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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. 74360 9 RESOLUTION NO. 7436 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 19.32.020(d) TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, PERMITTING CHURCHES IN THE M-1 ZONE. WHEREAS, An Initial Study of Environmental Impact and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for the proposed addition of Section 19.32.020(d) to the Azusa Municipal Code and said Initial Study and Negative Declara- tion were prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines; WHEREAS, A duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council of the City of Azusa on February 6, 1984, at which time evidence was heard on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and the effect, if any, that the proposed Ordinance would have upon the environment; WHEREAS, Prior to the introductory reading of the Ordinance and prior to approving the project, 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 Amended Initial Study and any comments received that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa, that the Initial Study of Environmen- tal Impact for the Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance adding Section 19.32.020(d) is amended to revise the project description to indicate that the proposed amendment would allow churches in the M-1 zone provided that clinics and counselling centers are prohibited and that the parking regulations of Section 19.48.030(5) be met on the site and the requirement of a conditional -use permit he deleted therefrom and that in all other respects the City Council upholds the conclusions reached in the Initial Study with respect to the amended project description; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Azusa that the Negative Declaration for the Ordinance adding Section 19.32.020(d) to the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby certified and approved and determines that this Negative Declaration, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" shall be filed with the County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. 1984. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of February , GLLII.N PI J 7nA,i MAYOR 0 0 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 21st day of February , 198 , by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, CAMARENA LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE L' PftY CLERK -2- 0 0 CITY OF AZUSA NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING THE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING SECTION 19.32.02U(d), CODE AMENDMENT NO. 138. PROJECT Azusa Municipal Code Section 19.32.03U sets forth permitted uses that are allowed in the M-1 zone. The Proposed Amendment would add to this section subsection (d) which would permit churches in the M-1 zone, provided that the accessory uses of clinics or counselling centers in conjunction therewith would be prohibited. The parking requirements of Azusa Municipal Code Section 19.48.030(5) would be required to be met on site and that the use must be within 100 feet of a residential zone or park. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT An Initial Study of an Environmental Impact was conducted by the City of Azusa Planning Department to evaluate the potential effect of this project upon the environment. The Initial Study, as amended, concludes that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. Based upon the findings contained in the Initial Study, it it determined that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment because of the mitigating measures which are included as conditions of the permitted use by the Ordinance. The Initial Study of Environmental Impact is attached hereto for reference. 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. City of Azusa • Assessment of Environmental Oaet _ Initial Study. Code Amendment No. 138 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 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: The purpose of this code amendment is to allow churches in the M-1 zone within 100 feet of a residential zone or park boundary, and be permitted only upon approval of a conditional use permit. This code amendment would affect all those areas in Azusa that would qualify under this new ruling. Answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space: YES NO 1. Could the project significantly change X present uses of the project area? 2. Could the project significantly change present uses of land outside the project area? — X 3. Could the project deny the peaceful X enjoyment of the adjoining properties) 4. Could the project affect the use of a recreational area or area of important aesthetic value? X 5. Could the project affect the functioning X of an established community? 6. Could the project result in the dis- X placement of community residents? 7. Will the project contribute over 50 X school children to the area? 8. Are any of the natural or man-made features in the project area unique, that Is, not found in other parts of the city, county, state, or nation? X 9. Could the project significantly affect an historical or archaelogical site or its X setting? 10. Could the project significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation X of a scarce natural resource? 11. Does the project area serve as a habitat, food source, nesting place, source of water, etc., for rare or endangered wildlife or X fish species? 12. Could the project significantly affect fish, wildlife, or plant life? (including migration) X 13. Are there any rare or endangered plant X species In the project area? 14. Will the project entail the removal of any mature trees? If so, how many, X what species, and general size? 15. Could the project result in erosion, flooding or siltation either Inside or out i sde the property? -- 3L--- 1 LJ ••� 16. Could the project• ve to encourage • development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development of x already developed areas? 17. Will the project raise the level of vehicular traffic in the area? x 18. Will the project require a variance from established environmental standards (air, noise, water, etc.)? x 19. Could the project breach any published national, state, or local standards relating to solid waste or litter control? x 20. Will the project require certification, authorization or Issuance of a permit by any local, state, or federal environmental control agency? x 21. Is the project out of harmony with City plans or policies? (General Plan, environmental goals and policies). x 22. Will the project require issuance of a variance, conditional use permit or the granting of a change of zone? x 23. Will the project involve the application, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? K 24. Will the project involve construction of facilities In a flood plain? x 25. Will the project involve construction of facilities In an area with natural slopes over 10%7 x 26. Could any geologic features (slides, faults, etc.) cause adverse conditions to result from this project? x 27. Could the construction of/or the completed project result in the generation of slg- nificant amounts of noise or dust? x 28. Will the project involve the burning of brush, trees, construction materials, etc.? " 29. Could the project Involve the possibility of contaminating a public water supply system or adversely affect ground water? x 30. Could the project result in a detrimental effect on air quality or on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas? X 31. Have alternate'plans been considered in light of their impact on the environment? 1f so, what aspects of the submitted plan are the result of these considerations? x Statement of No Significant Environmental Effects if you have answered yes to one or more of the above questions, but still think the project will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below: Initial Study prepared by: William c„n gham — Conclusions Place a check In the appropriate box (X) It has been determined that the project will not have significant environmental effects for the following reason(s): This code amendment will allow the City to have discretionary control over this type of use in the M-1 zone. Thereby, any time a church would wish to locate in this zone, the City would have the ability to regulate the use as to eliminate any conflict of P&M- 1 ( ) It has been determined that.the project could have significant environmental effects. An Environmental Impact Statement will be submitted on approximate date By PLANNING DIRECTOR By: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC —WD RKS