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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 74950 RESOLUTION NO. 7495 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPOERTY LOCATED AT 810 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE WHEREAS, an Initial Study of Environmental Impact and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for the proposed amendment to the General Plan of the City of Azusa for the property located at 810 South Citrus Avenue and said Initial Study and Negative Declaration were prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines; WHEREAS, a duly notified public hearing was held by the Planning Commission for the City of Azusa on April 18, 1984 and before the City Council on May 21, 1984 at which time evidence was heard on the proposed amendment and the Negative Declaration; WHEREAS, prior to approving the amendment, the City Council of the City of Azusa considered the Negative Declara- tion together with any comments received during the public review process; WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby finds and determines that on the basis of the Initial Study and any comments received in the public review proces that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa that the Negative Declaration for the amendment to the Azusa General Plan for the property located at 810 South Citrus Avenue is hereby certified and approved and determined that this Negative Declaration shall be filed with the County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles. SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. 1984. APPROVED AND APPROVED this 4th day of June , 1 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing REsolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 4th day of June , 1984, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE — DO P SOL City Clerk 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE AS HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT The property which is the suhbject of this general plan amendment is located on South Cirtus Avenue. The property designated as 810 South Citrus Avenue is to be designated high density residential. The purpose of this General Plan amendment was to accompany zone change case Z-229 in order to have conformity between the general plan and current zoning. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT An Initial Study was conducted by the City of Azusa Planning Department to evaluate the potential effect of this project upon the environment. The Initial Study concludes that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The purpose of this general plan amendment is to accompany zone change case Z-229 in order to have conformity between the general plan and current zoning. The general plan and zone amendments will reflect the current land uses and land use intensity of the area and will make no changes therein. Based upon the findings contained in the Initial Study, it is determined that the project will not ahve a significant effect upon the environment. The Initial Study of Environmental Impact is attached hereto for reference. No mitigating measures are proposed nor required in light of the findings other than the fact that with approval of the zone change amendment the restrictions of the one will be applicable to the subject properties and any development of those properties must be consistent with the zone requirements and would require additional environmental review. The Initial Study is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. LEAD AGENCY This Negative Declaration was prepared by the Planning Department of the City of Azusa in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and the State CEQA Guidelines. Further information can be obtained from Mr. William Cunningham, Director of Planning and Community Development, City of Azusa, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, California (81() 334-5125. I 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIR014MENTAL IMPACT I. BACKVRUUND 1. Name of Proponent/Applicant: City of Azusa 2. Address and phone number of Proponent/Applicant: 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, California 91702 (818) 334-5125 3. Name of Project (if applicable): General Plan Amendment No. 84-1 4. Description of Project and Address: General Plan redesignation from General Commercial to High Density Residential to conform to zone change. 5. Identification of Environmental Setting: Urban area. —1— CITY OF AZUSA AS_4S1,iENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IM CT REPORT INITIAL STUDY A copy of the Initial Study for Public Works projects will be available to the public in the Azusa Public Works Department. A copy of the initial study for the Planning Department projects will be in the Planning Department and the Public Library. Comments from the public on the projects may be made, in writing, to the respective department directors or at the public hearings for the projects. Project Description: General Plan redesignation from General Commercial to High Density Residential to conform to zone change. II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) 1. Earth Will the project result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in YES MAYBE NO changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compac- tion or overcovering of the soil? - c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? -� -y d. The destruction, covering or modifica- tion of any unique geologic or physical features? X e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? X f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?' X g. Exposure of people or property to geo- logic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure or similar hazards? 2. Air Will the project result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deteriora- tion of ambient air quality? X b. The creation of objectionable odors? X C. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? _ X 3. Water Will the project result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? X b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? X -2- 9- 0— c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to tempera- ture, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Change in quality of ground water? i. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Yes Maybe No X X X X j. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? — 4. Plant Life Will the project result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (includ- ing trees, shrubs, grass, crops, micro- flora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? C. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life Will the project result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers or any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? C. Introduction of new species or animals. into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wild- life habitat? 6. Noise Will the project result in: a. Increase in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare Will the project produce new light or glare? -3- M X X X X X X X X _ X X X • • Yes Maybe No S. Land Use Will the project result in: a. Substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? X b. Incompatibility with existing zoning, the General Plan, any specific plan, or other applicable land use control? X 9. Natural Resources Will the project result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any nat- ural resources? X b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenew- able natural resource? X 10. Risk of U set Does the project involve a HEY o an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population Will the project alter the location, distribution, density or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housinq Will the project affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation Will the project result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities or demand for new parking? C. Substantial impact upon existing trans- portation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/ or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services Will the project have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? C. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? -4- X X N" X X X X X • • Yes Maybe No 15. Energy Will the project result in: - a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?X -5- b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? X 16. Utilities Will the project result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities? X a. Power or natural gas? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? X d. Sewer or septic tanks? X e. Storm water drainage? _- X f. Solid waste and disposal? X 17. Human Health Will the project result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or po- tential health hazard (excluding mental health)? -X— b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? X 18. Aesthetics Will the project result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? X 19. Recreation Will the project result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of ex- isting recreational opportunities? X 20. Archeological/Historical Will the project result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, struc- ture, object or building? X 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the 'potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief definitive period of time while long- term impacts will endure well into the future.) -5- . • Yes Maybe c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) X d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings directly or indirectly? X III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 11. Project will result in an additional 22 dwelling unts, resulting in approximately 60 people. 14 c b d. Project, upon completion will result in additional demand on school, parks, recreation and library services; and may result in additional demand fro police, fire and other governmental services. IV. MITIGATION MEASURES Describe mitigation measures included in the project, if any are needed, to avoid potentially significant effects: Site development standards requiring open space, setbacks and landscaping. V. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared., and is attached. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added .to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL HE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date_ April 18, 1984 signature . Title Community Development/Planning Director -C- No