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RESOLUTION NO. 8071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-249
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 E. EIGHTH
ST., AZUSA
WHEREAS, an Initial Study of Environmental Impact
and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for Zone
Change Case Z-249 for property located at 601 E. Eighth St.,
Azusa (hereinafter "Project") 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 for the City of Azusa on the 7th day
of July, 1986, and the City Council of the City of Azusa on
the 7th day of July, 1986, at which times evidence was heard
on the proposed Project and the Negative Declaration;
WHEREAS, prior to approving the Project the City
Council of the City of Azusa considered the Initial Study of
Environmental Impact 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, there is no substantial evidence that the Project
will have a significant adverse effect upon the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA that the Negative Declaration for the
Project, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this
reference incorporated herein, is hereby certified and
approved and determined 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 7th day, of,July, 1986.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
duly adopted by the City of Azusa at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 7th day of July, 1986, by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
Ci y Clerk
PMT/RES4156
AVILA, COOK, LATTA, MOSES
NONE
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CITY OF AZUSA
INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
I. BACKGROUND
1. Name of Proponent/Applicant:
CITY OF AZUSA
2. Address and phone number of Proponent/Applicant:
213 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
AZUSA, CA 91702
3. Name of Project (if applicable):
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-249
4. Description of Project and Address:
To change zones from C -3 -(General Commercial) to R3c (Multi -Family
Residential) for an Azusa HODAG Housing project.
601 E. 8th -.-Street
Azusa, CA 91702
5. Identification of Environmental Setting:
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CI'T'Y OF AZUSA
ASSEA �T OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPW REPORT
INITIAL STU
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:
Zone Change Case No. Z-249, to change zone from C-3.(General Commercial) to
Ric (Mul[i-Family Residential).
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?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compac-
tion or overcovering of the soil? y
C. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features? X
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 X
or lake?
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? 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?
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
flood waters? X
d. Change in the amount of surface water
in any water body?
L
e. Discharge into surface waters, or in
any alteration of surface water quality,
including but not limited to tempera-
ture, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _
L
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of
flow of ground waters?
L
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?
L
i. Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
_
j. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as flooding.'
or tidal waves?
X -
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)?
.Y
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, -
-
rare or endangered species of plants?
X
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? _
L
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? _
X
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wild-
life habitat?
X
6, rdoise will the project result in:
a. Increase in existing noise levels?
X
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels? X
7. Light and Glare Will the project produce
new light or glare?
X
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• YLS i,!AYi E NO
d.
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?
9.
Natural Resources Will the project result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any nat-
ural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenew-
able natural resource?
10.
Riskof Upset Does the project involve a
risk of 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.
Housing 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?
r
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 arid/
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?
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X
17. Human Health Will the project result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or po-
tential health hazard (excluding x
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
18. Aesthetics t9ill 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? _
19. Recreation 14ill the project result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of ex- 41
isting recreational opportunities? _
20. Archeological/Historical will the project
result n an alteration of a significant
archeological or historical site, struc-
ture, object or building?
21. Ifandatory 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 co.mminity,
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 -tern, 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.)
15. Energy Will the project result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy?
_
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?
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
•i
c. Mater?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
X
_
e. Storm water drainage?
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 x
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards?
18. Aesthetics t9ill 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? _
19. Recreation 14ill the project result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of ex- 41
isting recreational opportunities? _
20. Archeological/Historical will the project
result n an alteration of a significant
archeological or historical site, struc-
ture, object or building?
21. Ifandatory 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 co.mminity,
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 -tern, 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.)
a
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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.) -
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings directly
-or indircrt'_y?
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
YES MAYBE NO
x
Zone Change 2-249 is being requested to bring the Zoning of this property into
conformance with the Land Use Designation and the proposed use. The project has
potential noise and traffic constraints but project design and street improvements
can mitigate these problems. There are no site specific constraints to develop-
ment other than the need for improved storm drain and water systems in the area.
Potential conflicts with the commercial uses to the south and east can be
minimized by proper structure orientation, use of visual buffers and appropriate
ingress and egress design. All required parking requirements will be
accommodated on site.
MITIGATION MEASURES
Describe mitigation measures included in the project, if
any are needed, to avoid potentially significant effects:
1. Adequate setbacks and noise attenuation structures to ensure acceptable noise
levels in units near the railroad tracks.
2. Preparation of a detailed traffic study containing recommendations for
potential roadway improvements necessary to ensure adequate emergency access
and minimize ingress/egress conflicts with adjoining uses.
3. Verification of sewer capacity availability.
4. Installation of storm drains needed to serve the project.
5. Incorporation of recreational amenities in project design.
6. Upgrade of existing water delivery system.
DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
onthebasis 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.
! 1 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 DECL,ARATIUN WILL
BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant
effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL I11PACT
REPORT is required.
Date JUNE 4 1986
Signature_
Title PLANNING INTERN
NEGATIVE DECLARATI
1. Description of the Project:
Zone Change Case No. Z-249, to change zones from C3 (General Commercial) to
R3c (Multi -Family Residential) for an Azusa HODAG Housing Project.
2. Location"of the project: '
601 E. 8th Street
Azusa, CA 91702
3. Finding:
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 of the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been
added to the project. A Negative Declaration will be prepared.
4. Initial Study:
Attached
5, 1.1itication Pleasures:
1. Adequate setbacks and noise attenuation structures to ensure acceptable
noise levels in units near the railroad tracks.
2. Preparation of a detailed traffic study containing recommendations for
potential roadway improvements necessary to ensure adequate emergency
access and minimize ingress/egress conflicts with adjoining uses.
3. Verification of sewer capacity availability.
4. Installation of storm drains needed to serve the project.
5. Incorporation of recreational amenities in project design.
6. Upgrade of existing :nater delivery system,