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RESOLUTION NO. 7402
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19.56.060(1) OF
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, an initial study of environmental impact
and a negative declaration have been prepared for the proposed
amendment to Azusa Municipal Code Section 19.56.060(1) and
said initial study and negative declaration were prepared in
accordance with the provision of the California Environmental
Quality Act and the State Guidelines;
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held for
the Planning Commission for the City of Azusa on December 7,
1983 and before the City Council of the City of Azusa on
January 3, 1984 at which time evidence was heard on the
proposed amendment and the negative declaration;
WHEREAS, prior to approving the project, the City
Council of the City of Azusa considered the negative declaration
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 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 negative declaration for the
amendment to Section 19.56.060(1) of the Azusa Municipal Code
is hereby certified and approved and determines 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 ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of January ,
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 3rd day of January ,
1984, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
NONE
11.4ZVJ
ITY CLERK
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CITY OF AZUSA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION REGARDING THE
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 19.56.060(1) OF THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE,
AMENDMENT NO. 139
PROJECT
Azusa Municipal Code Section 19.56.060(1) requires
a precise plan permit to be issued by the Planning Department
with five (5) days of initial filing. The purpose of the
precise plan is to allow all concerned city departments to
review the development plan and to establish conditions of
approval. The standard turnaround time from filing a precise
plan to approval generally runs from one (1) day to two (2)
weeks depending on size and complexity of the development.
In order to bring the code into comformance with the procedures,
it is necessary to change the five (5) day requirement to
fifteen (15) days.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
An initial study was conducted by the City of Azus
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 environ-
ment because the proposed code amendment is strictly a procedural
change from a five (5) day review period to a fifteen (15) day
review period to allow conformity with standard procedures.
Based upon the findings contained in the initial study,
it is determined that the project will not have 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.
This negative declaration was prepared by the Planning
Department of the City of Azusa in accordance with a California
Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines.
U ty of Azusa
• Assessment of Envlronmental Tract Amendment No. 139
Initial Study
A copy of the Initial Study for Public Works projects
wthe e aval Initial study to the
public in the Azusa public Works Department. A copy Of
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 amendment is to allow conformity in the
Precise Plan Review Period. At present the standard turn around time from filing
a precise plan generally runs anywhere from one day (for patio covers and room additions)
to two weeks (for major developments). At present the code calls out for a five-day review
period. The proposed Amendment No. 139 changes that review period to fifteen (15) days.
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
X
area?
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
X
aesthetic value?
5.
Could the project affect the functioning
v
Of an established community?
6.
Could the project'result in the dis-
X
placement of community residents?
).
Will the project contribute over 50
X
school children to the area?
B.
Are any of the natural or man-made
features in the project area unique,
that is, not found in other parts of
X
the city, county, state, or nation?
9.
Could the project significantly affect an
historical or archaeloglcal 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?
X
(including migration)
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 specles;'and general size?
15.
Could the project result in erosion,
flooding or siltation either inside
X
or outisde the property?
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16.
Could the project , ie 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.)?
19.
Could the project breach any published
national, state, or local standards
relating to solid waste or litter
x
control?
20.
Will the project require certification,
authorization or issuance of a permit by
any local, state, or federal environmental
x
control agency?
21.
is the project out of harmony with City plans
or policies? (General Plan, environmental
x
goals and policies).
22.
Will the project require issuance of a
variance, conditional use permit or the
x
granting of a change of zone?
23.
Will the project involve the application,
x
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
24.
Will the project involve construction of
x
facilities In a flood plain?
25.
Will the project involve construction of
facilities in an area with natural slopes
x
over 10%7
26.
Could any geologic features (slides,
faults, etc.) cause adverse conditions
x
to result from this project?
27.
Could the construction of/or the completed
project result in the generation of sig-
x
nificant amounts of nolse or dust?
20.
Will the project involve the burning of
brush, trees, construction materials,
x
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 x
levels for adjoining areas?
31. Have sidered In
light been
en
their Impactonth
htofenvironment?
if so, what aspects of the submitted plan x
are the result of these considerations?
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No SIqnIfIcant Environmental Effect
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:
initlal Study prepared by: WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM
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 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT IS STRICTLY A PROCEDURAL CHANGE FROM A FIVE-DAY
REVIEW PERIOD TO A FIFTEEN -DAY REVIEW PERIOD TO ALLOW CONFORMITY WITH STANDARD
PROCEDURES.
( ) It has been determined that.the project could have significant
environmental effects. An Environmental Impact Statement will
be submitted on
• approximate date
By:
tLN1NING DIRECTOR
By:
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS