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RESOLUTION NO. 8431
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN (P-88-35), 203 NORTH ASPAN
(E.T. LEGG AND ASSOCIATES)
WHEREAS, an Initial Study of Environmental Impact and a
Negative Declaration have been prepared for Precise Plan of Design (P-
88-35), 203 NORTH ASPAN (E.T. LEGG AND ASSOCIATES) (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 18 day of April, 1988, and the
City Council of the City of Azusa on the 16 day of May, 1988, 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 6th
day of June , 1988.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted
by the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day
of June , 1988, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ONE
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I.BACKGROUND
INITIAL STUDY OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
1. Name of Proponent/Applicant:
E.T. Legg and Associates
2. Address and phone number of Proponent/Applicant:
314 E. Glenoaks Boulevard
Glendale, California 91207
(213) 245-5567
3. Name of Project (if applicable):
Precise Plan of Design No. P-88-35
4. Description of Project and Address:
f �vn s o F..nr m.,,iti-rPmint industrial comDles
203 N. Aspan Avenue
Azusa, California 91702
5. Identification of Environmental Setting:
Urban industrial
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=onzusn COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
)INITIAL STUDY
,Gnzusn�� ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
A copy of the Initial Study for Community Development Department projects will be available to the
public
in the Community Development Department and in the Azusa Public Library. Comments from the public
on the
projects may be made in writing to the Community Development Director or at the public hearings
on the
project.
X
Project Description: Precise Plan of Design No. P-88-35, construction of a 44,730
in either marine or fresh waters?
square foot multi -tenant industrial complex.
b.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
X
X
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required an attached sheets.)
to the no mal
Reduction in
YES MAYBE
NO
1. EARTH Will the project result in:
X
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures?
X
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? �—
X
c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features?
X
d. The destruction, covering, or modification of any uniq.:e geologic
discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water
or physical features?
-y
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off
Y—
the site?
f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes
_
in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of
X
a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
g.
g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aq_afier
2. AIR Will the project result in: X
a. Substantial air emmissions or deterioration of ambient air q_ality?
—
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
Change in quality of ground water?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change
X
in climate, either locally or regionally?
3. WATER Will the project result in:
PLANT LIFE
a.
Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements,
a.
Change in the
trees, shrubs,
diversity of
grass, crops,
X
X
in either marine or fresh waters?
Reduction of
or plants?
Introduction
b.
Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and
X
X
d.
to the no mal
Reduction in
'Y
of existing species?
agricultural crap?
amount of surface water runoff?
X
c.
Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters?
d.
Change in the amount of surface water in any water hcdy?
X
e.
discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water
earth including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
X
turbidity?
—
f.
Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters?
g.
Change in the quality of ground waters, either thrcugh direct
additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aq_afier
by cuts or excavations?
h.
Change in quality of ground water?
-Y
i.
Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available
X
for public water supplies?
—
j.
Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as
X
flooding or tidal waves?
—
4.
PLANT LIFE
Will the project result in:
a.
Change in the
trees, shrubs,
diversity of
grass, crops,
species, or number of plants (Including
microflora and aquatic plants)?
X
b.
c.
Reduction of
or plants?
Introduction
the numbers of
of new species
any unique, rare or endangered species
of plants into an area, or in a barrier
X
X
d.
to the no mal
Reduction in
replenishment
acreage of any
of existing species?
agricultural crap?
X
5. ANIMAL LIFE Will the project result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any spec'_es of
animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish,
L_nthic organisms, insects, or nicrofauna)? _X
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 X
barrier to the migration or movement of animals?
d. Deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat? —
6. NOISE 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?
B. LAND USE Will the project result in: X
a. Substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area?
b. Incompatibility with existing zoning, the General Plan, any specific X
7 plan, or other applicable land use control?
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17. HUMAN HEALTH Will the project result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? X
b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? —
18. AESTHETICS Will the project result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the prcposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
19. RECREATION Will the project result in an impact upon the quality
or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? X X
20. ARCHEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL Will the project result in an alteration
of a significant archeological or historical site, structures,
object or building? X
21. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a.
YES
MAYBE NO
9. NATURAL RESOURCES Will the project result 1'n:
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild-
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural Yesources?
life species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
�-
b. Substantial depletion of any non-renewable//JI+a tural resource.
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
X
10. RISK OF UPSET Does the project involve. risk of an explosion or
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the
oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident
major periods of California history or prehistory?
X
or upset conditions?
Does the project have the potential to achieve snort -term, to the
11. POPULATION Will the project alter the location, distribution.
disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? ( A short-term
X
density or growth rate of the human population of an area?
impact on the environment is one wnich occurs in a relatively
—
12. HOUSING Will the project affect existing housing or create a
brief definitive period of time while long-term imaacts will
X
demand for additional housing?
endure well into the future.)
—
13. TRANSPORTATION Will the project result in:
Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement?
X
—
b. Effects on existing parking facilities or demand for new parking?
separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively
c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems?
small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the
X
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of
environment is significant.)
—
people/and or goods?
moi_
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
substantial adverse effects on human beings directly or
_X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists
—
X_ —
or pedestrians?
indirectly?
14. PUBLIC SERVICES Will the project have an effect upon, or result in
a
need for new or altered governmental services in any one of the areas:
X
a. Fire protection?
—
X
b. Police protection?
—
c. Schools?
X
d. Parks or other recreational activities?
X
X
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
—
X
15. ENERGY Will the project result in:
X
a. Use of substantial amounts of energy or fuel?
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 reed for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities?
X
a. Power or natural gas?
X
b. Communications systems?
X
c. Water?
X
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d. Sewer or septic tanks?
X
e. Storm water drainage?
X
f. Solid waste and disposal?-
17. HUMAN HEALTH Will the project result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? X
b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? —
18. AESTHETICS Will the project result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the prcposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
19. RECREATION Will the project result in an impact upon the quality
or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? X X
20. ARCHEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL Will the project result in an alteration
of a significant archeological or historical site, structures,
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 wild-
life 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 snort -term, to the
disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? ( A short-term
impact on the environment is one wnich occurs in a relatively
brief definitive period of time while long-term imaacts will
endure well into the future.)
X
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
X
environment is significant.)
—
d.
Does the project have environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings directly or
X
indirectly?
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III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
See Attached
IV. MITIGATION MEASURES ---
Describe mitigation measures included in the project, if any are
needed, to avoid potentially significant effects:
13 d&f. If approved, it is recommended that a 25 foot aisle be
provided at the west end of the property to improve interior
circulation and reduced traffic hazards on Aspan Avenue.
18. If approved, it is recommended that the buildings consist of
concrete tilt -up construction consistent with neighboring
industrial buildings.
DETERMINATION
(To be completed by 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 DECARATION has
been prepared and is attached.
X_ 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 BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.
Date: March 16, 1988 Signature• \ 5
I �l,li.l:�/l.(,l.�CJ(DJ
DANIEL M. WATROUS
Title: SENIOR PLANNER
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III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
1 a. Construction of the proposed industrial complex will be preceded `
by compaction of dirt on the existing vacant parcel.
2 a. Airborne dirt raised during construction will be required to be
watered down to prevent fugitive dust.
3 b. Construction of buildings and surrounding parking areas may alter
drainage patterns on site, but will be controlled through review
of a drainage plan for the development.
6 a. A short-term increase in noise will be experience during construction
on the site.
8 a. Proposed project will involve the construction of a 44,730 square
foot multi -tenant industrial complex on a currently vacant parcel.
13 a. Additional traffic will be generated through the businesses which
will occupy the proposed buildings. Existing streets are adequate
to handle the increase in traffic volume.
13 d&f. Lack of interior circulation for the proposed project would force
through traffic from one parking area to the other to utilize _crface
streets. Additional unnecessary short trips on the surface streets
could increase the potential for traffic hazards and accidents on
this industrial street.
18. Exterior of the building is proposed to consist of split -face
concrete block construction, which is inconsistent with the concrete
tilt -up construction of other nearby industrial buildings_
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