HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 75680
RESOLUTION NO. 7568
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE PREZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERALLY BORDERED BY
VINCENT AVENUE, ARROW HIGHWAY, LARK ELLEN
AVENUE AND THE CITY LIMITS UPON ANNEXATION
(ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-232)
WHEREAS, an Initial Study of Environmental Impact
and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for the proposed
change of zone classification for property in the unincorporated
area of Los Angeles County generally bounded by Vincent Avenue,
Arrow Highway, Lark Ellen Avenue and the Azusa City Limits upon
annexation (Zone Change Case No. Z-232) 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 -noticed public hearing was held by
the Planning Commission of the City of Azusa on August 8, 1984,
and before the City Council of the City of Azusa on September 4,
1984, at which time evidence was heard on the proposed zone change
and the Negative Declaration;
WHEREAS, prior to approving the amendment, the City
Council of the City of Azusa considered the Initial Study and
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 in the public review process that there is
no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
adverse effect on the environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IS RESOLVED, by the City Council
of the City of Azusa that the Negative Declaration for Zone
Change Case No. Z-232 (which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and by this reference incorporated.herein) is hereby certified
and approved, and that this Negative Declaration shall be filed
with the County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 17th day of September, 1984.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly adopted by the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 17th day of September, 1984, by the following vote
of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, P10SES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
NONE
NONE
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ZAADOLVPHLIS, ICInCLERK
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
1, Description of the Project:
Pre -Zoning Case No. Z-232
2. Location of the Project:
Unincorporated area generally bounded by Vincent Avenue, Arrow Highway,
Lark Ellen Avenue and Azusa City Limits.
3. Finding:
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared and is
attached.
4. Initial Study:
Attached
5. Mitigation Measures:
None
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CITY OF AZUSA
INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent/Applicant:
City of Azusa, City Council & Planning Commission
2. Address and phone number of Proponent/Applicant:
213 E. Foothill Boulevard
Azusa, California 91702
(818) 334-5125 ext. 262
3. Name of Project (if applicable):
Pre -Zoning Case No. Z-232
4. Description of Project and Address:
Unincorporated area bounded generally by Vincent Avenue, Arrow
Highway, Lark Ellen Avenue and Azusa City Limits.
5. Identification of Environmental Setting:
Urban residential and commercial
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CITY OF AZUSA
ASSEILNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPA• 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 Descriptions
Pre -Zoning Case No. Z-232.. Pre -Zoning of unincorporated areas to C2, Rlc, R3a
and CF zones.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required
on attached sheets.)
1. Earth Will the project result in:
YES MAYBE
NO
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
IX
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b. Disruptions, displacements, compac-
tion or overcovering ofithe soil?
c. Change in topography orlground surface
relief features?
X
d. The destruction, covering or modifica-
tion of any unique geologic or physical
X
features?
e. Any increase in wind orlwater erosion
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of soils, either on or off the site?
f. Changes in deposition ori 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?
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g. Exposure of people or property to geo-
logic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides, mudslides, ground failure
or similar hazards?
X
2. Air Will the project result in:
a Substantial air emissions or deteriora-
tion of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in X
climate, either locally or regionally? _
3. Water Will the project result in:
a. Changes in currents, or 'the course or.
direction of water movements, in either X
marine or fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface water runoff? X
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YES
MAYBE NO
c.
Alterations to the course or flow of
floodwaters?
X
d.
Change in the amount of surface water
An any water body?
X
e.
Discharge into surface waters, or in
any.alteration of surface water quality,
including but not limited to tempera-
ture, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
1
f.
Alteration of the direction or rate of
flow of ground waters?
IX
g.
Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or with-
drawals, or through interception of an
X
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
h.
Change in quality of ground water?
i.
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Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
IX
water supplies?
J.
Exposure of people or,property to
water related hazards!such as flooding
X
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-
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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 inja barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
IX
species?
d.
Reduction in acreage of any agricultural
crop?
X
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)?
X
b.
Reduction•of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?
X
C.
Introduction of new species or animals
into an area, or result in a barrier to
the migration or movement of animals?
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d.
Deterioration to existing fish or wild-
life habitat?
X
6. Noise Will the project r esult in:
a.
Increase in existing noise levels?
X
b.
Exposure of people to severe noise
X
levels?
7. Light
'and Glare Will the project produce
new
light or glare?
,X
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YES MAYBE NO
H. Land Use Will the project result in:
a. Substantial alteration of the present or X
planned land use of an area?
b. Incompatibility with existing zoning,
the General Plan, any specific plan, or IX
other applicable land use control?
9. Natural Resources Will the project result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any nat-
ural resources? X
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b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenew-
able natural resource?
X
10.
Risk of up Does the project involve a
-set
rTs� of eexplosion 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?
X
11.
Population Will the project alter the
location, distribution, density or growth
rate of the human population of an area?
X
12.
Housing Will the project affect existing
housing or create a demand for additional
housing?
X
13.
Transportation/Circulation Will the
project result in: I
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities
or demand for new parking?
X
c. Substantial impact upon existing trans-
X
portation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people and/
or goods?
X
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air
traffic?
X
f. Increase in traffic Hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
X
14.
Public Services {Jill 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?
X
b. Police protection?
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c. Schools?
X
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
X
f. Other governmental services?
X
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• • YES
MAYBE NO
15.
Energy Will the project result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy?
X
b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
the development of new sources of
X
energy?
16.
Utilities Will the project result in a
need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities?
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?
17.
Human Health Will the project result in:
I
.
a. Creation of any health hazard or po-
tential health hazard (excluding
X
mental health)? _
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
X
18.
Aesthetics Will the project result in the
obstruction of any sceniic 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-
X
isting recreational opportunities?
20.
Archeolo icaHistorical Will the project
resu t n an al/lteration 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 orlanimal 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?
X
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.)
X
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• . YES MAYBE NO
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 X
significant.)
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
5. a) Certain domestic animals currently allowed under County zoning may
not be allowed under proposed City zoning.
8. a) Raising of domestic animals on residential property is currently allowed
under County zoning and may not be allowed under proposed City zoning.
8. b) One commercially developed parcel is proposed for C-2 zoning and is
designated for Medium Density Residential development by the Azusa
General Plan. Current County AI -5000 zoning due to the currently
allowable raisidg,of certain domestic animals.
11. One vacant parcel to be zoned R3a may encourage residential development
and population growth in the area.
IV. MITIGATION MEASURES
Describe mitigation measures included in the project, if
any are needed, to avoid potentially significant effects:
V. DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find'the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION
has been 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 July 30, 1984 Signature
DANIEL WATROUS
Title PLANNING ASSISTANT
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EXHIUI'T °n"
PROPOSED ZONING
FOR PREZONING CASE
NO. Z-232
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