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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 92-C0770 RESOLUTION NO. 92-C77 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASUSA, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE Z -91-3v CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C -91-22j, VARIANCE NO. V-91-13 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-91- 210 CONCERNING PROPERTY AT 500 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to the State CEQA guidelines, a negative declaration has been prepared and reviewed, finding that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. The City Council hereby certifies said negative declaration, with the provision that the mitigation measures, if any, recommended in the initial study, are implemented. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 15th DAY OF June 1992. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a meeting thereof held on the 15th day of June 1992 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, -ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARA 19237.1 0 nCITT OI c "< LAO c. ,:,sus,. ;;Pcrcvni 0 NEGATIVE DECLARATION JaFtTeNG DATE: 1/29/92 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: Zone change No. Z-91-2, Conditional Use Permit No. C-91-22, Variance No. V-91-13"and Precise Plan of Design No. P-91-210. PROJECT LOCATION: 500 South Azusa Avenue Azusa, California 91702 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of an automotive service station and mini -market with off-; beer and wine with reduced parking and side yard setbacks, and a zone change from C2 to C3. PROJECT PROPONENT: Shams Karimi 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 (8181 334-5125 Ext. 262 CONTACT PERSON TITLE TELEPHONE INITIAL STUDY OF .IiYOf� E 'ITYOF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 7IICAt`5 I.BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent/Applicant: Shams Karimi 2. Address and phone number of Proponent/Applicant: 235 Silvertree Road Glendora, California 91740 (818) 915-6485 3. Name of Project (if applicable): Zone Change -No. Z-91-3, Conditional Use Permit No. C-91-22, Variance No. V-91-13 and Precise Plan of Design No. P-91-210. 4. Description of Project and Address: Construction of an automotive service station with mini -market and off -sale beer and wine and with reduced parking and side yard setbacks, and a zone change from C2 to C3. 500 South Azusa Avenue Azusa, California 91702 5. Identification of Environmental Setting: Property consists of a currently vacant parcel situated within a suburban community commercial area. EACZ1"'TUV Ap111 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 0INITIAL STUDY rFA ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS A copy of the Initial Study for Community Development Depart�ert projects will be available to the p;;blI in the Community Development Department and in the Azusa Public Library. Comments from the public on tt projects may be made in writing to the Community Development _:rector or at the public hearings on tT project. microflora and aquatic plants)? X Project Description: Z-%-3, M-22, V-%-13 wd M-210, Chistruction of an aut(m Live service statim with mini -m i et and off -sale beer and wine, with reduced parking and side yard setWcks & ZMM II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS dipr from Q to C,3. X (Explanations of all "yes" and maybe" answers are required or. attached sheets.) Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a carrier YES MAYBE NO 1. EARTH Will the project result in: of existing species? A. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic subst=ctures? X b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering o: to a soil? X c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X d. The destruction, covering, or modification of any unicrze geo:egic NOISE Will the project result in: or physical features? X e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off b. the site? i X f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or charges LIGHT AND GLARE Will the project produce new light or a:are? X in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the cnanrel of 8. LAND USE Will the project result 4: a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? X 2. AIR Will the project result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air ,i_ality? 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 of direction of water-everents, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and 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 bocy? X e, discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water earth including but not limited to temperature, dissolves cxygen or turbidity? X f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quality of ground waters, either through cirect _X� additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aw_af:er by cuts or excavations? X h. Change in quality of ground water? I. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise avai:aele for public water supplies? J. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards s•cn as flooding or tidal waves? X 4. PLANT LIFE Will the project result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of plants (inc:::ding trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? X b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangeree species _y or plants? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangeree species " X c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a carrier X 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 species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish ane s`ellfish, benthic organisms, insects, or nicrofauna)? _y b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangeree species " of animals? X c. Introduction of new species or animals into an area, or res -zit in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? X d. Deterioration of existing fish or wildlife habitat? X 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 a:are? X 8. LAND USE Will the project result 4: a. Substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? b. Incompatibility with existing zoning, the General Plan, any specific _ plan, or other applicable land use control? X 0 YES MAYBE 1:0 9. NATURAL RESOURCES Will the project result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? X b. Substantial depletion of any non-renewable natural resource. X_ 10. RISK OF UPSET Does the project involve a Tisk 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? 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 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? X d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people/and or goods? _ X e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists X b. or pedestrians? 19. 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? _X c. Schools? X d. Parks or other recreational activities? _ 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? X 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? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? _y d. Sewer or septic tanks? X e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 1� 17. HUMAN HEALTH Will the project result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (e)icluding mental health)? _ X: b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? _X 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 open 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 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 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 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.) a X d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings directly or indirectly? I x 0 3TYOFO<II ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS SON u°sis�EXPLANATIONS/MITIGATION DISCUSSION 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: See Attached Sheet 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 ENVIRONNLNTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date:_ January 7. 1992 Signature::�¢Z.L�,� DANIEL VL WATROUS Title: SENIOR PLANNER i x ATTACHMENT TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-91-3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-91-22/PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-91-210 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS EXPLANATIONS/MITIGATION DISCUSSION III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 1.b. Construction will involve grading of the site and installation of underground fuel tanks. All grading will be reviewed under a City grading permit. 2.a. Fugitive dust may arise during construction of the service station. 3.b. Construction could result in changes to onsite drainage patterns. Any such changes would be regulated under an approved drainage plan. 6.a. Construction noise and noise from automotive repair operations could be disruptive to surrounding residential neighborhoods. 7. Exterior lighting of the service station could result in light and glare spreading to adjacent properties. 8.a. The project involves the construction of an automotive service station on a currently vacant parcel. S.b. A zone change from C2 (Restricted Commercial) to C3 (General Commercial) and a conditional use permit are required to permit the operation of the service station along with its mini -market. 13.a. The construction of a service station at this location would generate additional traffic for this area. Existing surrounding circulation system appears to be adequate to handle the projected increase. 13.b. The proposed service station will create an increased demand for off-street parking. IV. MITIGATION MEASURES 2.a. The site will be required to be wet down during construction to minimize fugitive dust. Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT TO NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-91-3 CONDITIONAL - USE PERMIT NO. C-91-22/PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-91-210 PAGE 2 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS EXPLANATIONS/MITIGATION DISCUSSION IV. MITIGATION MEASURES - CONTINUED 6.a. Construction activities and repair work will be required to conform to the requirements of the Azusa Noise Ordinance. The service bays may be required to keep their doors closed during work hours where those bays face residential areas. Block walls on property lines will provide additional noise reduction. 7. All exterior lighting will be required to be aimed or shielded to prevent light or glare from spreading to adjacent properties. 13.b. A variance is being requested to reduce the amount of parking necessary to support a service station and mini- market of this size. The variance will not be granted unless it can be shown that the parking to be provided will be adequate to support this service station. 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. Page 2 of 2 0 VICINITY MAP PROJECT FOR CASE KI C c-4/- Z -Z NO, v -q/-/ 3 _q or sod i000'