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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 87640 0 RESOLUTION NO. 8764 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-88-6, CODE AMENDMENT NO. 163, AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA -88-4 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. An Initial Study of Environmental Impact and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for Zone Change Case No. Z-88-6, Code Amendment No. 163, and General Plan Amendment GPA -88-4, (hereinafter "Project") in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines; B. A duly -noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission for the City of Azusa on the 22nd day of February, 1989 and continued to September 27, 1989; and the City Council of the City of Azusa on the 17th day of April, 1989 and continued to November 6, 1989, at which time evidence was heard on the proposed Project and Negative Declaration; C. 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; D. 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. SECTION 2. 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. SECTION 3. Due to potential conflicts of interest based upon the proximity of their residences to portions of the area to be rezoned pursuant to Zone Chance Case No. 2- 88-6, Councilmember Avila is abstaining with respect to the areas designated in Section 1.A.(4) and (5) of Ordinance 2425 approving the zone change and Councilmember Stemrich is abstaining with respect to the areas designated in Section 1.A.(6) of Ordinance No. 2425 approving the zone change. Neither Councilmember participated in the hearings or proceedings relating to said areas. TKM/RES84120 • • SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day November , 1989 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 20th day of November , 1989, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS NONE 11/20/89 -2- C Z- i CITY CLE K' ✓ X u 0 0 r�;AZUSA� CITY OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION LA0 > �CITYOF �OAZUSA` Date: 11/23/88 NOTICE: Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA-Public Resources Code, Section 21100 et. seg.), the City of Azusa has determined that the project referenced hereinafter will not have a significant effect on the environment. PROJECT TITLE:A ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-88-6 and GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -88-5 PROJECT LOCATION: Azusa Avenue, SanGabrielAvenue and San Gabriel Canyon Road, Azusa, California PROJECT DESCRIPTION: POTENTIAL REZONING OF C2, C3, CBD, FS, P and Ric PARCELS TO MORE RESTRICTIVE USES AND CONCURRENT REDUCTION IN GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION. PROJECT PROPONENT: CITY OF AZUSA A copy of the Initial Study, documenting reasons to support the findings that said project will not have a significant effect and containing any mitigating measures proposed to be included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, is attached hereto for public review. An Environmental Impact Report is not required for this project. APPEALS. Any person or agency aggrieved by this decision may appeal to the Azusa City Council in compliance with all provisions for filing of such appeals. Any such appeal must be filed within thirty (30).days after the issuance of this decision, or it shall be dis- missed by the City Council. DANIEL M. WATROUS SENIOR PLANNER (818) 334-5125 Ext 262 CONTACT PERSON TITLE TELEPHONE rc,AzINITIAL STUDY OF CIT�Yr�YCF OF C< L-'7ITYCFO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT � ►�TC LOAZUW I.BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent/Applicant: CITY OF AZUSA 2. Address and phone number of Proponent/Applicant: 213 East Foothill Boulevard Azusa, California 91702 (818) 335-5125, Extension 262 3. Name of Project (if applicable): ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-88-6 and GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -88-5 4. Description of Project and Address: POTENTIAL REZONING OF C2, C3, CBD, FS, P and R3c PARCELS TO MORE RESTRICTIVE USES AND CONCURRENT CHANGE IN GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION. AREA CONSISTS OF PARCELS ALONG AZUSA AVENUE, SAN GABRIEL AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD FROM FIRST STREET NORTH TO EASTERLY BEND OF SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD, IN AZUSA CALIFORNIA. 5. Identification of Environmental Setting: PROPERTIES WHICH ARE LOCATED IN THIS CORRIDOR INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SUBURBAN LAND USES, INCLUDING SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OLDER DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL, NEWER STRIP COMMERCIAL AND SEVERAL CO1'A1ERCIAL RECREATION LAND USES. EACZU COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY 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. Zone Change Z-88-6 & General Plan Amendment No. GPA -88-5, rezoning of C2, C3, 'Y'rD je CcS 'DeSc£Y161Y:c parcels to more restrictive uses and concurrent change in general plan land use designations. II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) A. PLANT LIFE Will the project result in: YES MAYBE NO 1. EARTH Will the project result in: X a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substrccwres? trees, shrubs, grass, crops, b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of t.`e soil? X c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X d. The destruction, covering, or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? Introduction of new species e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off to the normal replenishment the site? X f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes agricultural crop? _X in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the cn. annel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X q. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or sini lar hazards? —X- 2. AIR Will the project result in: a. Substantial air emmissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X b. The creation of objectionable odors? X C. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any chance in climate, either locally or regionally? X 3. WATER Will the project result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? X b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? y c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? —iA�- d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water _X_ earth including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? —X_ g. Change in the quality of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aqua'_'_er by cuts or excavations? X h. Change in quality of ground water? i. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise avai_able for public water supplies? J. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? �,- A. PLANT LIFE Will the project result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of plants (incinding trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species _X or plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? �X 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 of any spec.es of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and s:-eelf_sh, benthic organisms, insects, or nicrofauna)? X b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered scecies of animals? X c. Introduction of new species or animals into an area, or res_-lt in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals?_ d. Deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat? l' 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? }i B. 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? 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? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? 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 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 proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site cpen to public view? X 19. RECREATION Will the project result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 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 qual_'ty of the YES MAYBE NO 9. NATURAL RESOURCES Will the project result in: self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the X b. Substantial depletion of any non-renewable natural resource. b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the �- 10. RISK OF UPSET Does the project involve a risk of an explosion or impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relat'_vely brief definitive period of time while long-term impacts ':ill the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to endure well into the future.) X c. Does the project have impacts which are individually 'r_mited but oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident cumulatively considerable? ( A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively or upset conditions? small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the 11. POPULATION Will the project alter the location, distribution, d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings directly or density or growth rate of the human population of an area? _X Y 12. HOUSING Will the project affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? X 13. TRANSPORTATION Will the project result in: 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 transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people/and or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X 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 one of the areas: a. Fire protection? X b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational activities? J e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X f. Other governmental services? _ X 15. ENERGY Will the project result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of energy or fuel? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or _X require the development of new sources of 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? d. Sewer or septic tanks? 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 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 proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site cpen to public view? X 19. RECREATION Will the project result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 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 qual_'ty of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild- life species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drep 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 short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? ( A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relat'_vely brief definitive period of time while long-term impacts ':ill endure well into the future.) X c. Does the project have impacts which are individually 'r_mited 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.) X d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings directly or indirectly? Y r-C;AZUSA ` �_CITYOF IEw ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ti Q V 1 V10 'jai —!y CITYOFvG EXPLANATIONS/MITIGATION DISCUSSION L?AZUSA%irrJ III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION SEE ATTACHED SHEET IV. MITIGATION MEASURES Describe mitigation measures included in the project, if any are needed, to avoid potentially significant effects: NONE REQUIRED DETERMINATION (To be completed by Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: Y I find the proposed project COULD NOT HAVE a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECARATION 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 BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date: 11/22/88 Signature• L��2i.L�2J3 i 4r Title: SENIOR PLANNER • III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1. Construction projects which could result in and/or compaction of soils will be reviewed Reduction in land use intensity should result in the intensity of ultimate building, if noted. some grading individually. in a decrease any change is 2. Construction sites will be required to be watered down to reduce fugitive dust. No increase in construction activity is foreseen due to reduction in land use designations and increase in zoning restrictions projected. 3. Alterations to drainage patterns will be analyzed and controlled by requirement for approved drainage plans for each project. Reduced intensity of uses caused by this project would result in reductions in water usage at ultimate build -out for this area from that allowed under present zoning. 6. All short-term construction noise will be controlled by enforcement of the requirements of the Azusa Noise Ordinance (Chapter 8.58 of the Azusa Municipal Code). Reduced intensity of construction could result in overall reduction in construction noise impacts on surrounding properties. 8. Currently, this area consists of a variety of general commercial, central business district and low and high density residential land uses. Underutilized commercial areas are proposed to be changed to medium or high density residential neighborhoods. Some high density residential areas may be slightly reduced in density. Some residential areas which are currently designated for commercial purposes may be changed to more accurately reflect their residential nature. The purpose of this rezoning is to create more viable, less spread out commercial areas and to stimulate some residential growth in this particular corridor of Azusa. In order to accomplish this, changes in zoning and an amendment to the Azusa General Plan are required. 11. Additional residential construction would result as part of & the ultimate development of those parcels rezoned for 12. residential purposes. This would create additional housing opportunities within Azusa, and would increase the population which resides along this corridor. 13. New construction will be required to provide garage spaces to meet their parking needs, and will be reviewed as individual projects. Need for parking and vehicular movement levels at the time of ultimate development will be reduced from those project under the current zoning, which allows for a higher intensity of use than the proposed zoning. 1 0 0 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION - Z-88-6 & GPA -88-5 PAGE 2 14. Governmental services which would have been required to significantly increase to meet the needs of the projected development levels under the existing zoning would not be required to increase as greatly due to the reduced intensity of development under the proposed zoning. 16. Demands on existing and proposed utilities systems will be reduced due to the lowered intensity of future development which would be permitted under the proposed zoning. 19. Recreational opportunities for existing residential areas could be impacted by an increase in residential density in several areas. Long-range plans for city-wide recreation areas should be sufficient to handle the potential increase which could be caused by the proposed zoning. 21. The cumulative impacts of construction under the proposed zoning will be lower than those projected under the existing zoning for this area. By implementing more restrictive zones for these parcels, the impacts on governmental services, traffic and circulation systems and utilities will be lower than currently anticipated under the present zoning. These cumulative effects will be marginally noticeable in the short term, but should create significant reductions in impacts over a longer period of time, in comparison to the ultimate development which would be permitted under the current zoning for this area. Reference is also hereby made to all other Environmental Impact Reports which have been prepared for projects within the City of Azusa for additional information and knowledge of existing and future environmental conditions in the area. 2 C AZUSA-z CITY SF~ �� `0 Ln > Azu°siU VICINITY MAPg GPA-88-5 ---PROPOSED PROJECT FOR CASE NO.4-88-6 v ° I i _ 5 xl r r,. _ a n Win. I uIa n. L 1 I �.— 9m ST L a r I i ?OOC�I. 3LV�. cra r.. T I rrx r.. l IT 4TH ST. -TTT SCAB ® i50' LOW' 1