PC - Item 3A - General Plan Amendment 11-02, Zone Change 11-02 and Modification 12-01 at 2751 Del Mar AvenueROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2012
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 -02, ZONE CHANGE 11 -02,
AND MODIFICATION 12 -01
2751 DEL MAR AVENUE
SUMMARY
General Plan Amendment 11 -02 will change the dual land use designations from
Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. Zone
Change 11 -02 will change the dual zoning designations from P (Parking) and R -2 (Light
Multiple Residential) zones to R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone. Modification 12 -01
will modify existing Condition Use Permit 86 -350 requesting to construct a new 2,408
square foot Buddhist Temple located at 2751 Del Mar Avenue (APN 528 - 035 -047).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
An Initial Study of Environmental Impacts was prepared recommending the adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines (the Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration are attached to this report as Exhibit A). The Initial Study is an
environmental analysis of the proposed General Plan and Zone Change to determine if
the proposed revisions to the General Plan and Zoning Map will have potentially
significant effects on the environment. This study found that there are significant impacts
to the environment that can be mitigated to be less than significant levels.
A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was distributed for a 20 -day
public review and comment period between October 29, 2012 and November 19, 2012. If
the Commission is inclined to recommend approval of this project, the Commission must
make findings of adequacy with the environmental assessment and recommend that the
City Council approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission ADOPT Resolution No. 12 -21 (Exhibit
B), as well as recommend that the City Council APPROVE Resolution 2012 -74 (Exhibit
E) and ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration attached as Exhibit A, amending the
General Plan Land Use Map and the Zoning Map and allowing the construction of a
2,408 square foot Buddhist Temple. General Plan Amendment 11 -02 will change the
dual land use designations from Commercial and Medium Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential. Zone Change 11 -02 will change the dual zoning
designations from P (Parking) and R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zones to R -2 (Light
Multiple Residential) zone.
Property History and Description
The site was originally comprised of two parcels addressed as 2751 and 2755 Del Mar
Avenue. The property at 2751 Del Mar Avenue was originally developed with a 1,737
square foot single - family residence in 1937. The property addressed as 2755 Del Mar
Avenue was originally developed as an 850 square foot, single family residence.
Aerial Map
The property addressed as 2751 Del Mar Avenue was converted into a Buddhist
Temple in 1987 under Conditional Use Permit 86 -350. The building sustained fire
damage in 1999 and a demolition permit dated February 29, 2000 was issued for the
removal of the structure at 2751 Del Mar Avenue.
The Rosemead Planning Commission approved PC Resolution 03 -51 on September 2,
2003, approving the modification of Conditional Use Permit 86 -350, Tentative Parcel
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Map 26578 and Zone Variance 01 -307 for the development of a new 4,030 square foot
Buddhist Temple. However, this development was never constructed.
A lot line adjustment was recorded in 2007, combining the two parcels into one parcel.
This resulted in the current dual land use and dual zoning designations for the property
as shown on the Land Use and Zoning maps (above and below). The northern half of
the lot is designated as Commercial on the Land Use Map and Parking on the Zoning
Map. The southern half of the lot is designated as Medium Density Residential on the
Land Use Map and Light Multiple Residential on the Zoning Map.
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The parcel measures 87' -6" wide and 195' -0" deep, totaling approximately 16,362
square feet of area (.37 acres). The property is currently developed with a single family
residence and associated structures (garage and awnings). According to the applicant,
the property has continued to be used as a Buddhist Temple since 1987.
Site & Surrounding Land Uses
The subject property is currently designated in the General Plan as Commercial and
Medium Density Residential. The subject property is currently zoned Parking (P) and
Light Multiple Residential (R -2). The site is surrounded by the following land uses:
North:
General Plan: Commercial
Zoning: Parking (P)
Land Use: Commercial Parking lot
South:
General Plan:
Medium Density Residential
Zoning:
Light Multiple Residential (R -2)
Land Use:
Residential
East:
General Plan: Commercial
Zoning: Medium Commercial (C -3)
Land Use: Church and Commercial Uses
West:
General Plan: Commercial
Zoning: Medium Commercial (C -3) and Light Multiple Residential (R -2)
Land Use: Commercial Parking lot and Residential
ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing 850 square foot building and
detached garage in order to construct a new 2,408 square foot single story building with
attached two car garage. This building will be used as a Buddhist Temple with
permanent living quarters for the Buddhist Master. In an effort to resolve the dual land
use and dual zoning designations, the applicant is proposing a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change.
General Plan Amendment
The amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA 11 -02) would
revise the Land Use Policy Map (Figure 2 -1) to change the land use designation of the
property from Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential. The acreage devoted to each land use designation in Table 2 -6 in the
Land Use Element would also be revised to reflect the change of approximately 0. 16 of
an acre from the Commercial to Medium Density Residential land use designation.
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Zone Change
Zoning Change 11 -02 would amend the Zoning Map by eliminating the dual zone
classification. The current zoning will be changed from P (Parking) and R -2 (Light
Multiple Residential) zones to R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone.
Modification
Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.112.020 permits churches or other places of
worship in any zone upon the approval of a conditional use permit. Conditional Use
Permit 86 -350 originally permitted the operation of a Buddhist Temple at this site. The
applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and construct a new 2,408
square foot building for the same use.
Site Plan
The northern portion of the site is currently configured with an 850 square foot single
family residence and attached garage. The southern portion of the lot is improved with
a concrete driveway that leads to the rear of the property. A fountain /statue is located in
the middle of the property. Several temporary shade structures are located in the rear
of the property. Several large trees and planters are located throughout the site. A
combination concrete block wall and wrought iron fence is located along the perimeter
of the lot.
The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing building and detached garage in
order to construct a new 2,408 square foot Buddhist Temple. The existing driveway will
be improved with new concrete and a new parking lot will be created at the rear of the
lot. New landscape areas will be created in the front yard area, in the side yards, and
surrounding the parking lot at the rear.
The concrete block walls situated along the rear (western property line) and side
(northern property line) will remain. A new combination wrought iron fence and
concrete block wall will replace the existing four foot tall, red and orange colored
wrought iron fence /gate along the front property line. A new six foot tall concrete block
wall will be constructed along the side (southern property line).
A new trash enclosure will be constructed at the rear of the property. The trash
enclosure will be constructed out of concrete block and will be stucco finished. The
enclosure will include a solid covered roof and metal doors. A condition of approval will
require the enclosure to be finished to match the exterior colors of the Temple and that
the enclosure will include self - closing doors.
The site plan illustrates that the site will drain to Del Mar Avenue. In order to prevent
water to flow over the sidewalk and onto the street, a drain with a filter will be required
to be installed as part of a mitigated measure and as a condition of approval for the
project.
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Floor Plan
The 2,408 square foot temple consists of a prayer /assembly area and alter, library,
bedroom with bathroom, a kitchen, and separate men and women restrooms.
Additionally, a storage room, a bell holding room, and a drum holding room are shown
on the floor plan for the new Temple.
Elevations
The new Temple has been designed as a pagoda architectural design. The two- tiered
pagoda design will include orange -red colored roof tiles. The exterior walls will be
stucco finished with a light beige stucco color. The building fascia trim will be painted a
dark brown color. A covered porch will complement the front elevation. Pre -cast white
guard rails and decorative columns will be installed along the perimeter of the porch.
The pagoda will include a combination of fixed and operational windows that will accent
the exterior of the building. Additional decorative elements are proposed on the side
and front elevations that include accent tiles and custom ornamental fans.
Parking and Circulation
The site will be accessed through a new 20' -0" wide driveway that leads to the new
parking area. Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.84.080 requires one parking stall
for every three persons based on total occupancy permitted by the Uniform Building
Code. As shown on the floor plan, the assembly area totals 312 square feet. Based on
the size of the assembly area, the occupancy for this space will be limited to forty -four
(44) persons. Based on the maximum occupancy of forty -four (44) persons, 15 parking
spaces are required for the Temple. As shown on the site plan, the parking lot at the
rear of the lot will be improved with fourteen (14) standard size parking stalls and one
handicapped stall. A total of fifteen (15) parking stalls are provided as required.
According to the applicant, the Buddhist Master will live permanently onsite. Due to
this, a two (2) car garage will be required to be provided onsite. As shown on the site
plan, a two (2) car garage is provided. RMC Section 17.20.120 specifies that each
parking space shall be not less than ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long. As
shown on the floor plan, the proposed garage meets the minimum standards for a two
car garage.
Lighting
New exterior lighting is proposed for the property. New wall mounted fixtures will be
placed along the front, side, and rear of the building. New light standards will be
installed in the parking lot area. A photometric study was conducted as part of the
environmental review to determine the intensity of the illumination of the light fixtures for
the site. The photometric study determined that the intensity of the lighting along the
property boundaries was high. Due to this, a mitigated measure will require the lighting
intensity for the project to be reduced onsite and offsite. A condition of approval will be
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added requiring the applicant to submit a lighting plan that will illustrate the lighting
intensity for the site will be reduced.
Landscaping
New landscaping is proposed throughout the site. The front of the property will be
improved with trees, scrubs, and ground cover. New landscape areas are proposed
surrounding the new parking area. The landscape plan illustrates Queen Palms,
Flowering Cherry and Yew Pine trees and Rock Rose, Japanese Boxwood and
Heavenly Bamboo shrubs.
Operations
According to the applicant, prayer services will be held daily between 7:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m. in the prayer area inside the building. Approximately ten (10) members will
attend these services daily. Several times a year, additional services will draw a larger
number of members to the Temple. Additional prayers are held bimonthly with
approximately thirty (30) members attending these services.
Based on total occupancy of the prayer area, a maximum of forty -four (44) persons will
be permitted to gather in the prayer area at one time. A condition of approval will be
added limiting the occupancy of the prayer area as such.
Three (3) times a year, on specific holidays, the Temple will hold prayer services that
will expect a larger gathering of members. These holidays include New Year's Day (Tet
Vietnam), Buddha's Birthday (around mid to late May) and Le Vulan (around mid to late
August). These holiday services will be held outside the Temple and will typically draw
approximately one hundred (100) members to the Temple.
Due to the potential impact to the neighborhood on these holidays, when a larger
volume of members are expected to attend these special holiday services, staff
recommends that the applicant contact the Planning Division prior to each of these
events in order to determine if a Special Event Permit is required for the event.
According to the applicant, child care or after school care activities will not be conducted
onsite.
STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS
Authority for and Scope of General Plans
Section 65300 et seq of the California Government Code sets standards for each city to
prepare, adopt, and amend a comprehensive general plan. This plan coordinates the
long -term physical development goals and objectives of the City. Government Code
Sections 65860, 66473.5, and 66474 require that day -to -day development decisions,
such as zoning and land subdivisions, should be consistent with the General Plan.
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The proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan (GPA 11 -02)
would revise the Land Use Policy Map (as shown on Figure 2 -1 in the General Plan) to
change the land use classifications of the property in order to resolve the dual land use
designations.
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 17.116 of the Rosemead Municipal Code sets forth the procedures and
requirements for zone changes and amendments. A Zone Change may be permitted
whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice
justifies such action. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65860 (a), a
zone change must be found consistent with the City's General Plan.
California State law requires zoning to be compliant with the goals, objectives, and
policies of the General Plan. Zone Change 11 -02 will accomplish this requirement. The
revised Zoning Map is consistent with the revised General Plan Land Policy Map
(Figure 2 -1) of the General Plan. Zoning Change 11 -02 would amend the City's Zoning
Map by eliminating the dual zone classification. The parcel zoning will change from P
(Parking) and R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zones to R -2 (Light Multiple Residential)
zone.
The public necessity, convenience, and general welfare will be served by the adoption
of the revised Zoning Map, as it will resolve the dual zoning designations without
negatively impacting residential neighborhoods or commercial areas of the City. The
Zone Change will ensure internal consistency is maintained between the land use
designation and zoning classification for the subject property.
A. Land Use: The General Plan land use designation will be changed to
eliminate the dual land use designations. The proposed zoning will be consistent with
new land use designation. According to the Zoning Ordinance /General Plan
Consistency Matrix (Table LU -2) of General Plan, the Medium Density Residential land
use designation is consistent with the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone.
B. Circulation: The project proposes to demolish a single family residence
and construct a building for use as a Buddhist Temple with permanent living quarters
onsite. The current use of the site will remain as it was approved in 1987.
C. Housing: The proposed zone change will only eliminate the dual zoning
designations. The project proposes to replace the existing Buddhist Temple with a new
building. The project proposes to serve the same number of guests as the site currently
serves. No change in population growth is expected with this project. The current
property provides one housing unit. The proposed Temple will continue to provide
housing for one resident.
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D. Resource Management: The proposed project will replace the existing
Buddhist Temple with a new building. The proposed project will not result in any
change of natural resource as it is located within an urbanized area.
E. Noise: The project is located in an urbanized area adjacent to Del Mar
Avenue and is approximately 200 feet from Garvey Avenue. The existing noise levels
onsite are due to the onsite activities associated with the use of the existing Buddhist
Temple, the traffic on Del Mar and Garvey Avenues, and daily activities of the
residential and commercial uses surrounding the site. The noise that will be generated
by the proposed Buddhist Temple will be similar to the noise levels generated by the
existing Buddhist Temple.
F. Public Safety: Police protection is currently provided by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff Department and fire protection is currently provided by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. Replacing the existing Buddhist Temple with a new building
that meets new building codes will provide a higher level of public safety. The new
project has a low potential for police calls for service.
Section 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC) provides regulations for
approving a conditional use permit. Conditional Use Permit 86 -350 was originally
approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission on February 17, 1987. The applicant
is requesting approval to modify the existing conditional use permit in order to demolish
the existing building and construct a new 2,408 square foot building for use the same
use.
There being no specific criteria for the modification of a conditional use permit, staff is
applying the requirements for the initial granting of the approval to the applicant's
request for a modification. If one of the following criteria cannot be met, then the
modification to the conditional use permit may not be granted.
1. The granting of such a Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
The existing Temple was use was found to be in harmony with the elements
and objectives of the General Plan. The proposed new Buddhist Temple will
continue to be in harmony with objectives and elements of the General Plan.
The site is designated in the General Plan as Residential land use and on the
zoning map it is designated R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone. The
proposed use is in conformity with the General Plan in that the R -2 (Light
Multiple Residential zone is a corresponding zoning district with the Medium
Density Residential General Plan land use category.
2. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
Conditional Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
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peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working
in the neighborhood thereof.
The operation of a religious facility at this location was originally approved in
1987. The proposed use will continue to operate within the new building once
constructed. The new building will replace the existing single story residence.
New landscaping and a new parking lot will enhance the neighborhood
aesthetics and improve the site appearance overall. The proposed use will
not change and is not expected to be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals or comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood.
3. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so
applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case will not be
detrimental or injurious to the general welfare of the City.
The operation of a religious facility at this location was originally approved in
1987. The proposed use will continue to operate within the new building once
constructed. The new building and proposed improvements to the site will not
only improve the general neighborhood but will improve the site appearance
overall. The proposed use will not change and is not expected to be
detrimental or injurious to the general welfare of the City.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which
includes a 300' radius public hearing notice to thirty -seven (37) property owners,
publication in the Rosemead Reader, and postings of the notice at the six (6) public
locations and on the subject site.
Prepared by:
Gina Casillas
Planning Technician
Submitted by:
Michelle Ramirez
Community Development Director
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Exhibits:
A. Initial Study and Negative Declaration
B. Planning Commission Resolution No. 12 -21
C. Site Plan
D. Conditions of Approval
E. Draft City Council Resolution No. 2012 -74
F. Draft Ordinance No. 926
G. Assessors' Parcel Map
EXHIBIT "B"
PC RESOLUTION 12 -21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT 11 -02, CHANGING THE DUAL LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS FROM COMMERCIAL AND MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ZONE
CHANGE 11 -02, CHANGING THE DUAL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
FROM P (PARKING) AND R -2 (LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL)
ZONES TO R -2 (LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) ZONE AND
APPROVING MODIFICATION 12 -01 REQUESTING TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW 2,408 SQUARE FOOT BUDDHIST TEMPLE, LOCATED AT 2751
DEL MAR AVENUE (APN: 5285 - 035 -047).
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2011, Frank Nyugen submitted a Modification
application requesting to modify existing Conditional Use Permit 86 -350 and on July 19,
2011, Hieu Ngoc Nguyen submitted an application requesting a General Plan
Amendment and a Zone Change in order to eliminate the dual land use and dual zoning
designations for 2751 Del Mar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, 2751 Del Mar Avenue is designated as Commercial and Light
Multiple Residential on the Land Use Map in the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, 2751 Del Mar Avenue is located in the P (Parking) and R -2 (Light
Multiple Residential) districts on the City's Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has adopted the General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance, and map, including specific development standards to control development;
and
WHEREAS, Section 65358 of the California Government Code allows the City
Council, as the legislative body, to amend all or part of the City's adopted General Plan
when it is deemed in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.116 and 17.124 of the Rosemead Municipal Code
authorize the Planning Commission to consider and recommend proposed zone
changes to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.020 (2) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
permits the operation of a church or other places used exclusively for religious worship
upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. Section 17.112.010 sets criteria
required for granting such a permit. These criteria require that the proposed use is
deemed:
A. The granting of such conditional use permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
conditional use permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons
residing or working in the neighborhood thereof; and
C. The granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the
general welfare.
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2012, an Initial Environmental Study for the
proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Modification was completed
finding that the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment and
a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared, in accordance with the guidelines of the
California Environmental Quality Act, and local environmental guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2012, thirty -seven (37) notices were mailed to all
owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet
of the real properties subject to General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02,
and Modification 12 -01, a notice was published in the Rosemead Reader on October
29, 2012, and notices were posted in six (6) public locations, specifying the availability
of the application, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing pursuant to
California Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2012, the Planning Commission held a duly
noticed and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to
General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02; and Modification 12- 01;and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all
testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission hereby makes a finding of adequacy
with the Mitigated Negative Declaration and HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the City
Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance for
General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, and Modification 12 -01.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that It is in the public interest to eliminate the dual land use designations and to
reclassify the land use designation to Medium Density Residential, which is consistent
with the requirements of state law governing general plans, including but not limited to
Government Code Section 65300 and following.
FINDING: The proposed amendment to the General Plan will eliminate the dual
land use designations. The proposed Medium Density Residential designation is an
appropriate designation as the Temple proposes permanent living quarters for the
Buddhist Master. The adjacent property directly south of the subject property is also
designated as Medium Density Residential.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that Zone Change 11 -02 is in the best interest of the public necessity and general
welfare, and good city planning practice dictates and supports the proposed zone
change, in that the change to the Rosemead Municipal Code will provide a superior
level of planning and protection to the quality and character of the City.
SECTION 5. The Planning Commission FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES
that Zone Change 11 -02 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan as follows:
A. Land Use: The General Plan land use designation will be changed to
eliminate the dual land use designations. The proposed zoning will be consistent with
new land use designation. According to the Zoning Ordinance /General Plan
Consistency Matrix (Table LU -2) of the General Plan, the Medium Density Residential
land use designation is consistent with the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone.
B. Circulation: The project proposes to demolish a single family residence
and construct a building for use as a Buddhist Temple with permanent living quarters
onsite. The current use of the site will remain as it was approved in 1987.
C. Housing: The proposed zone change will only eliminate the dual zoning
designations. The project proposes to replace the existing Buddhist Temple with a new
building. The project proposes to serve the same number of guests as the site currently
serves. No change in population growth is expected with this project. The current
property provides one housing unit. The proposed Temple will continue to provide
housing for one resident.
D. Resource Management: The proposed project will replace the existing
Buddhist Temple with a new building. The proposed project will not result in any
change of natural resource as it is located within an urbanized area.
E. Noise: The project is located in an urbanized area adjacent to Del Mar
Avenue and is approximately 200 feet from Garvey Avenue. The existing noise levels
onsite are due to the onsite activities associated with the use of the existing Buddhist
Temple, the traffic on Del Mar and Garvey Avenues, and daily activities of the
residential and commercial uses surrounding the site. The noise that will be generated
by the proposed Buddhist Temple will be similar to the noise levels generated by the
existing Buddhist Temple.
F. Public Safety: Police protection is currently provided by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff Department and fire protection is currently provided by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. Replacing the existing Buddhist Temple with a new building
that meets all new building codes will provide a higher level of public safety. The new
project has a low potential for police calls for service.
SECTION 6. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Modification 12 -01 according to the Criteria of
Chapter 17.112 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The granting of such conditional use permit will be in harmony with the elements
or objectives of the General Plan; and
FINDING: The existing Temple was found to be in harmony with the elements
and objectives of the General Plan. The proposed new Buddhist Temple will
continue to be in harmony with objectives and elements of the General Plan.
The site is designated in the General Plan as Residential land use and on the
zoning map it is designated R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone. The proposed
use is in conformity with the General Plan in that the R -2 (Light Multiple
Residential zone is a corresponding zoning district with the Medium Density
Residential General Plan land use category.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the conditional
use permit is sought will not, under the particular case, be detrimental to the
health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood; and
FINDING: The operation of a religious facility at this location was originally
approved in 1987. The proposed use will continue to operate within the new
building once constructed. The new building will replace the existing single story
residence. New landscaping and a new parking lot will enhance the
neighborhood aesthetics and improve the site appearance overall. The proposed
use will not change and is not expected to be detrimental to the health, safety,
peace, morals or comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in
the neighborhood.
C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied
for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental or
injurious to the general welfare of the City;
FINDING: The operation of a religious facility at this location was originally
approved in 1987. The proposed use will continue to operate within the new
building once constructed. The new building and proposed improvements to the
site will not only improve the general neighborhood but will improve the site
appearance overall. The proposed use will not change and is not expected to be
detrimental or injurious to the general welfare of the City.
SECTION 8. The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL of General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change 11 -02 to
eliminate the dual land use designation and dual zoning designation by changing the
land use designation and zoning classification located at 2751 Del Mar Avenue (APN
5285 - 035 -047).
SECTION 9. The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL of Modification 12 -01 to permit the operation of a religious
facility subject to the twenty -seven (27) conditions of approval attached hereto.
SECTION 9. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission November 19, 2012 by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SECTION 10. The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of November, 2012.
Victor Ruiz, Chair
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on 19th day of
November, 2012 by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Michelle Ramirez, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gregory M. Murphy, Planning Commission Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
EXHIBIT "D"
MODIFICATION 12 -01
2751 DEL MAR AVENUE
(APN: 5285 -035 -047)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
November 19, 2012
1. General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, and Modification 12-
01 is approved for the construction of a new 2,408 square foot Buddhist
Temple to be developed in accordance with the plans marked Exhibit "C ",
dated March 20, 2012. Any revisions to the approved plans must be
resubmitted for review and approval by the Planning Division.
2. Approval of General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02 and
Modification 12 -01 shall not take effect for any purpose until the applicant
has filed with the City of Rosemead a notarized affidavit stating that he /she
is aware of and accepts all of the conditions of approval as set forth in the
letter of approval and this list of conditions within ten (10) days from the
Planning Commission approval date.
3. General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, and Modification 12-
01 is approved for a period of six (6) months from the Planning Commission
approval date. The applicant shall initiate the proposed use, or request an
extension within 30- calendar days before the expiration of the six (6) month
approval period. Otherwise, Zone Change 12 -01 and Conditional Use
Permit 12 -01 shall become null and void.
4. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make
or approve minor modifications to the approved plans where necessary.
5. General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, and Modification 12-
01 is granted or approved with the City, its Planning Commission and City
Council retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to
modify the permit, including the conditions of approval based on changed
circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the
modification of the use, a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the
use, or the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use. This
reservation of right to review is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of
the City, its Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or
modify any permit granted or approved under the Rosemead Municipal
Code for any violations of the conditions imposed on General Plan
Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, and Modification 12 -01.
6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Rosemead or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set side, void, or annul, an approval of the Planning
Commission and /or City Council concerning the project, which action is
brought within the time period provided by law.
7. The following conditions must be complied with to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division prior to final approval of the associated plans, building
permits, occupancy permits, or any other appropriate request.
8. The numbers of the address sign shall be at least 6" tall with a minimum
character width of 1/4 ", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level
from the street. Materials, colors, location, and size of such address
numbers shall be approved by the City Planner, or his /her designee, prior to
installation.
9. No portion of the lot, outside of the building, shall be used for storage of any
type, unless designated and approved by the Planning Division.
10. The site shall be maintained in a graffiti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be
removed within twenty -four (24) hours. A 24 -hour Graffiti Hotline can be
called at (626) 569 -2345 for assistance.
11. The applicant shall maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet (free of
any debris, storage, furniture, etc.) from any electrical /mechanical
equipment and /or emergency exits.
12. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in
accordance with Sections 8.32.010 - 8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal
Code, which pertains to the storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal
of garbage, rubbish, trash, and debris. All trash containers shall be stored
in the appropriate trash enclosure at all times. All trash, rubbish, and
garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and maintained
in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The trash enclosure doors shall be
closed at all times.
13. The parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re-
painted periodically to City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division. In accordance with Chapter 17.84 of the Rosemead Municipal
Code, all designated parking stalls shall be double striped and have wheel
stops. Such striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly
manner.
14. Any exterior signage shall be subject to the requirements of the Rosemead
Municipal Code and the review and approval of the Planning Division prior
to installation.
15. The onsite public hearing notice posting shall be removed within 30 days
from the end of the 10 -day appeal period of General Plan Amendment 11-
02, Zone Change 11 -02 and Modification 12 -01.
16. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this
approval have been completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate
department(s).
17. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws relative to
the approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire,
Sheriff, and Health Departments.
18. All proposed lighting shall be reduced in intensity. The applicant shall
submit a new lighting plan that will reduce all lighting intensity prior to
issuance of building permits for the new building. All parking lot lighting
shall be fully shielded and directed downwards to prevent glare on adjacent
properties.
19. The trash enclosure shall be finished in exterior materials and colors to
match the Temple building. The trash enclosure shall include a solid
covered roof with self - closing and self - latching doors.
20. The maximum occupancy of the prayer area shall not exceed forty -four (44)
persons at one time.
21. The driveway surface shall be improved with a fully hard surface according
to the latest standards established by the City Engineer.
22. In order to control surface water pollution, the applicant shall install a catch
basin with a filter or other filter devise shall be installed on the site to collect
and treat the first % inch of rainwater prior to its discharge from the site into
the local storm drain collection system.
23. Prior to any ground disturbances such as demolition and grading the
applicant shall contact the Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians and the
Gabrielino - Tongva Tribe in order to provide notification. of the
commencement of the project. The applicant shall permit these Native
American Indian Tribes to be present onsite during all ground disturbances
for the duration of the project.
24. All new onsite walls /fencing shall match existing walls /fencing onsite to the
satisfaction of the Planning Division.
25. Violations of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or initiation
of revocation proceedings.
Engineering - Conditions of Approval
26. A dedication of right -of -way will be required to create a uniform ten (10) foot
wide parkway across the entire frontage of the property.
27. Two (2) 24 -inch box street trees shall be planted in the parkway area within
the City Right -of -Way as a condition approval. Such street trees shall be
installed in accordance with the Rosemead City Public Works Standard Plan
S08 -003 and will also require the construction of a new concrete sidewalk and
a tree well.
EXHIBIT "E"
CC RESOLUTION 2012 -74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING MODIFICATION 12 -01 PERMITTING THE MODIFICATION
OF EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86 -305 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,408 SQUARE FOOT BUDDHIST
TEMPLE LOCATED AT 2751 DEL MAR AVENUE (APN: 5285 - 035 -047).
WHEREAS, on January 26, 2011 Frank Nguyen submitted a Modification
application requesting to modify existing Conditional Use Permit 86 -350 for 2751 Del
Mar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, 2751 Del Mar Avenue is designated as Commercial and Medium
Density Residential on the Land Use Map in the City's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, 2751 Del Mar Avenue is located in the Parking and Light Multiple
Residential districts on the City's Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.020 (2) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
permits the operation of church or other places used exclusively for religious worship
upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. Section 17.112.010 sets criteria
required for granting such a permit. These criteria require that the proposed use is
deemed:
A. The granting of such conditional use permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
conditional use permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health,
safety, peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing
or working in the neighborhood thereof; and
C. The granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental or
injurious to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the
general welfare.
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2012, an Initial Environmental Study for the
proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Modification was completed,
finding that the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment and
a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared, in accordance with the guidelines of the
California Environmental Quality Act, and local environmental guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2012, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of Modification 12 -01 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2012, thirty -seven (37) notices were mailed to all
owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet
of the real properties subject to Modification 12 -01, a notice was published in the
Rosemead Reader on October 29, 2012, and notices were posted in six (6) public
locations, specifying the availability of the application, plus the date, time and location of
the public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2012, the City Council held a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to Modification
12-01; and
WHEREAS, the City Council fully studied the proposed Modification to existing
Conditional Use Permit 86 -350, Mitigated Negative Declaration, environmental findings,
and considered all public comments; and
WHEREAS, City Council, having final approval authority over this project, has
reviewed and considered all comments received during the public review period prior to
the approval of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
HEREBY FINDS, DECLARES, AND RECOMMENDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The CITY COUNCIL HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that
facts do exist to justify approving Modification 12 -01 according to the criteria of Chapter
17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The granting of such Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the elements
or objectives of the General Plan.
FINDING: The existing Temple was found to be in harmony with the elements
and objectives of the General Plan. The proposed new Buddhist Temple will continue
to be in harmony with objectives and elements of the General Plan. The site is
designated in the General Plan as Residential land use and on the zoning map it is
designated R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone. The proposed use is in conformity
with the General Plan in that the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone is a
corresponding zoning district with the Medium Density Residential General Plan land
use category.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the Conditional
Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood thereof.
FINDING: The operation of a religious facility at this location was originally
approved in 1987. The proposed use will continue to operate within the new building
once constructed. The new building will replace the existing single story residence.
New landscaping and a new parking lot will enhance the neighborhood aesthetics and
improve the site appearance overall. The proposed use will not change and is not
expected to be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals or comfort or general
welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood.
C. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied
for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case will not be detrimental
or injurious to the general welfare of the City.
FINDING: The operation of a religious facility at this location was originally
approved in 1987. The proposed use will continue to operate within the new building
once constructed. The new building and proposed improvements to the site will not
only improve the general neighborhood but will improve the site appearance overall.
The proposed use will not change and is not expected to be detrimental or injurious to
the general welfare of the City.
SECTION 2. The City Council HEREBY APPROVES Modification 12 -01, for
construction of a new 2,408 square foot Buddhist Temple, located at 2751 Del Mar
Avenue, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 3. The Mayor shall sign this resolution and the City Clerk shall attest
to the adoption thereof.
PASSED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Rosemead, County of Los
Angeles of the State of California on December 11, 2012.
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
City of Rosemead, California
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
City of Rosemead, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel H. Richman, City Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead at a meeting held on the 11th day of December, 2012,
by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
City of Rosemead, California
EXHIBIT "F"
ORDINANCE NO. 926
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 -02, CHANGING THE
CURRENT DUAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF COMMERCIAL AND
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
DESIGNATION AND APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 11 -02 CHANGING
THE DUAL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS FROM P (PARKING) AND R -2
(LIGHT MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) ZONES TO R -2 (LIGHT MULTIPLE
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE, LOCATED 2751 DEL MAR AVENUE (APN: 5285-
035- 047).
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2011 Hieu Ngoc Hguyen submitted applications
requesting a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change in order to eliminate the
dual land use designations and dual zoning classifications for 2751 Del Mar Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, approval of General Plan Amendment 11 -02 would reclassify the
land use designation as Medium Density Residential and Zone Change 11 -02 would
reclassify the zoning classification to R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone for the
property located at 2751 Del Mar Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Section 65358 of the California Government Code allows the City
Council, as a legislative body, to amend all or part of the City's adopted General Plan
when it is deemed in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has an adopted Zoning Ordinance and
associated maps, including specific development standards to control development; and
WHEREAS, State Planning and Zoning Law, Title 17, and Chapter 17.116 of the
Rosemead Municipal Code authorizes and sets standards for approval of Zone Change
applications and governs development of private properties; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.116.010 of the City of Rosemead Municipal Code
authorizes the City Council to approve Zone Change applications whenever the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practices justify such action;
and
WHEREAS, City of Rosemead policy encourages consistency of its Zoning Code
with the General Plan and promotes separation of conflicting land uses through good
planning practices; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2012, the City of Rosemead Planning Commission
considered General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change 11 -02 and
recommended approval to the City Council after the Commission made findings that the
proposed application with the incorporated mitigation measures will not have a
significant impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2012, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing to receive testimony, and after hearing all testimonies from the public, the
Commission recommended approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment
11 -02 and Zone Change 11 -02; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2012, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 12 -21, thereby recommending approval to the City Council of General Plan
Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change 11 -02; and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2012, thirty -seven (37) notices were mailed to all
owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet
of the real property subject to General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change 11 -02,
a notice was published in the Rosemead Reader on October 29, 2012, and notices
were posted in six (6) public locations, specifying the availability of the application,
Mitigated Negative Declaration, plus the date, time and location of the public hearing
pursuant to California Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2012, the City Council held a public hearing to
receive public testimony relative to General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change
11 -02; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has sufficiently considered all testimony presented
to them and hereby make the following determination:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby makes a finding of adequacy with the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and HEREBY ADOPTS the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, as the environmental clearance for General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and
Zone Change 11 -02.
SECTION 2. The City Council HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that
General Plan Amendment 11 -02 is in the best interest of the public necessity and
general welfare, and good city planning practice dictates and supports the proposed
General Plan Amendment, in that it eliminates the dual land use designations from
Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Medium Density Residential
designation for 2751 Del Mar Avenue.
SECTION 3. The City Council FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES that Zone
Change 11 -02 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan as follows:
A. Land Use: The proposed zoning will be consistent with the land use
designation of the General Plan. According to the Zoning Ordinance /General Plan
Consistency Matrix (Table LU -2) of the General Plan, the Medium Density Residential
land use designation is consistent with the R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone.
B. Circulation: The project proposes to demolish a single family residence
and construct a building for use as a Buddhist Temple with permanent living quarters
onsite. The current use of the site will remain as it was approved in 1987.
C. Housing: The proposed zone change will only eliminate the dual zoning
designations. The project proposes to replace the existing Buddhist Temple with a new
building. The project proposed to serve the same number of guests as the site currently
serves. No change in population growth is expected with the project. The current
property provides one housing unit. The proposed Temple will continue to provide
housing for one resident.
D. Resource Management: The proposed project will replace the existing
Buddhist Temple with a new building. The proposed project will not result in any
change of natural resource as it is located within an urbanized area.
E. Noise: The project is located in an urbanized area adjacent to Del Mar
Avenue and is approximately 200 feet from Garvey Avenue. The existing noise levels
onsite are due to the onsite activities associated with the used of the existing Buddhist
Temple, the traffic on Del Mar and Garvey Avenues, and daily activities of the
residential and commercial uses surrounding the site. The noise that will be generated
by the proposed Buddhist Temple will be similar to the noise levels generated by the
existing Buddhist Temple.
F. Public Safety: Police protection is currently provided by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff Department. Fire protection is currently provided by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. Replacing the existing Buddhist Temple with a new building
that meets new building codes, will provide a higher level of public safety. The new
project has a low potential for police calls for service.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby AMENDS the City's zoning map to change
the zoning of the parcel located at 2751 Del Mar Avenue (APN: 5285 - 035 -047) from P
(Parking) and R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) zone to R -2 (Light Multiple Residential)
zone and DIRECTS City Staff to make the appropriate change to the official zoning map
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2012.
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
City of Rosemead, California
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
City of Rosemead, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel H. Richman, City Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead at a meeting held on the 11th day of December, 2012,
by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
City of Rosemead, California
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General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02
Modification 12 -01
Lead Agency:
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
626- 569 -2144
Project Proponent:
Frank Nguyen & Associates
1711 Magellan Street
West Covina, California 91792
(626) 915 -6130
Environmental Consultant:
Phil Martin & Associates
3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 520
Tustin, California 92780
(714) 544 -1944
October 26, 2012
EXHIBIT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BUDDHIST TEMPLE
General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02
Conditional Use Permit 11 -01
Lead Agency:
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
626- 569 -2144
Project Proponent:
Frank Nguyen & Associates
1711 Magellan Street
West Covina, California 91792
(626) 915 -6130
Environmental Consultant:
Phil Martin & Associates
3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 520
Tustin, California 92780
(714) 544 -1944
June 20, 2012
TABLE of CONTENTS
SECTION
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................... ...............................
1.1 Purpose ........................ ...............................
1.2 Location ........................ ...............................
1.3 Project Description ........ ...............................
1.4 Intended Use of This Document ...................
1.5 Environmental Setting ... ...............................
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST .. ...............................
3.0 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION..
3.1
Aesthetics .......................... ...............................
3.2
Agricultural Resources ....... ...............................
3.3
Air Quality .......................... ...............................
3.4
Biological Resources ...................................... —
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Cultural Resources ............. ...............................
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Geology and Soils .............. ...............................
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Hazards and Hazardous Materials ....................
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Hydrology and Water Quality ............................
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Land Use ........................... ...............................
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Mineral Resources ............ ...............................
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3.13 Public Services .......................................... ...............................
3.14 Recreation .................................................. ...............................
3.15 Transportation/ Traffic ................................. ...............................
3.16 Utilities and Service Systems ..................... ...............................
3.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance ............ ...............................
4.0 REFERENCES..........
Appendices
Appendix A - Air Quality Impact Analysis
Appendix B — Photometric Study
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LIST of TABLES
Table Page
1. South Coast Air Basin Emission Forecasts (Emissions (tons /day) . ...............................
LIST of FIGURES
2. Estimated Project Construction Equipment ................................... ...............................
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3. Construction Activity Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds /day) ....................
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Regional Location Map ....................................................................
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Local Vicinity Map ............................................................................
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Aerial Photo .....................................................................................
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Site Plan ..........................................................................................
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Floor Plan ........................................................................................
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Building Elevations..... . ........ ..............................................................................
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Landscape Plan ...............................................................................
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Photos- On Site ............................................................................
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Photos - Surrounding Land Uses ...................................................
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Photometric Study .........................................................................
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Construction Equipment Noise Levels ...........................................
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LIST of TABLES
Table Page
1. South Coast Air Basin Emission Forecasts (Emissions (tons /day) . ...............................
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3. Construction Activity Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds /day) ....................
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4. LST and Project Emissions ............................................................ ...............................
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5. Human Reaction to Typical Vibration Levels .................................. ...............................
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6. Vibration Levels from Project Construction Activities ..................... ...............................
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7. Rosemead Noise Ordinance Limits (Exterior Noise for Residential Use) ......................
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE
The City of Rosemead ( "Lead Agency ") has prepared this Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the purpose of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts that could occur as a result of
a proposed General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Conditional Use Permit for the
demolition of an existing Buddhist Temple at 2751 Del Mar Boulevard and the construction
of a new Buddhist Temple in its place. The proposed Buddhist Temple will be 2,408 square
feet with a two car garage, on -site parking for 15 cars, including one handicap space, and
landscaping.
It is the intent of this environmental document to identify the potential environmental impacts
that can be expected to occur with the demolition of the existing Buddhist Temple and the
construction and operation of a replacement Buddhist Temple and provide feasible
mitigation measures, when required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to
reduce impacts to less than significant levels.
1.2 LOCATION
The project site is approximately 16,362 square feet (0.37 acres) and located in the City of
Rosemead, Los Angeles County, California as shown in Figure 1, Regional Map. The
project site consists of two parcels. The southern parcel is located at 2755 Del Mar
Boulevard and the northern parcel at 2751 Del Mar Boulevard. The project is located south
of Garvey Avenue, west of Del Mar Avenue and north of Newark Avenue as shown in Figure
2 — Local Vicinity Map. An aerial photograph of the site is shown in Figure 3 — Aerial Photo.
The General Plan land use designations for the site include Medium Density Residential for
the southern parcel and Commercial for the northern parcel. The zoning for the southern
parcel is Parking and Light Multiple Residential (R -2) for the northern parcel.
1.3 PROJECT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
Project History
The site was originally comprised of two parcels addressed as 2751 and 2755 Del Mar
Avenue. The property at 2751 Del Mar was originally developed with a 1,737 square foot
single - family residence in 1937. This property was converted into a Buddhist Temple in
1987 under Conditional Use Permit 86 -350. This building sustained fire damage in 1999. A
demolition permit dated February 29, 2000 was issued for the removal of the structure at
2751 Del Mar Avenue. Aerial photos and site inspections confirm the demolition of the
structure was completed in early 2000. The property at 2755 Del Mar Avenue was
developed as a single family residence in 1937. This residence at 2755 Del Mar Avenue is
approximately 850 square feet. This residence became the primary residence of the
Buddhist Master; however it is currently used as the Buddhist Temple today.
In 2003, entitlements were approved for the construction of a new Buddhist Temple with
CUP 86 -350 (Modification), Parcel Map and Zone Variance under PC Resolution 03 -51.
However, the project was not constructed. A lot line adjustment was recorded to combine
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the two parcels into one parcel in 2007, which resulted in the current dual land use and
zoning designations for the property. Because the use has continued under the original
CUP, the proposed project will be processed as a modification to the existing conditional
use permit under Modification 12 -01, General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change 11-
02.
Project Description
The project proposes to demolish the existing 850 square foot single - family residence and
associated structures (garage, awnings, etc.) on the 16,362 square foot (0.37 acre) lot to
construct a new 2,408 square foot Buddhist Temple in its place. The proposed Buddhist
Temple includes a two car garage, kitchen, separate men's and women's bathrooms, a
master bedroom, storage room, prayer area, a main Buddha alter, library, two holding
rooms, and two alter counters. The project proposes to provide 15 parking spaces,
including 14 standard spaces and 1 handicap space. New landscaping will be provided
within the building setbacks and front -yard, in the northwest and southwest corners of the
parking lot and around the trash enclosure near the middle of the site adjacent to the
southern property line. The proposed site plan showing the building location, parking lot and
landscaping is shown in Figure 4. The interior floor plan is shown in Figure 5. The building
elevations of the proposed Buddhist Temple are shown in Figure 6. A conceptual landscape
plan showing the types of landscape materials proposed for the site is shown in Figure 7.
A general plan amendment (GPA 11 -02), zone change (Zone Change 11 -02), and a
modification to the original Conditional Use Permit (CUP 86 -350) under Modification 12 -01
(MOD 12 -01 are required for the construction of the replacement Buddhist Temple. The
northern half of the site is zoned Parking and the southern half is zoned Light Multiple
Residential (R -2). A zone change is required to change the northern half of the site to R -2
for the project to be developed.
1.4 INTENDED USE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This document is intended to be used by the City of Rosemead as the Lead Agency to
evaluate the project's environmental impacts and to develop appropriate mitigation
measures to reduce those impacts, if any, to less than a significant level, according to the
regulations set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines (Public
Resources Code §21000— 21177, and California Code of Regulations §1500 — 15387).
1.5 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The City of Rosemead is a suburb within the Greater Los Angeles area located 10 miles
east of the City of Los Angeles. It is bounded on the north by the City of Temple City, on the
west by the City of San Gabriel and the County of Los Angeles, on the south by the City of
Montebello, and the City of El Monte and South El Monte on the east. The City of
Rosemead is 5.5 square miles in size with a residential population of approximately 53,764
people.
The project is located along the west side of Del Mar Avenue with single - family detached
homes to the south, multi - family residential units to the west, commercial uses to the north,
and Del Mar Avenue to the east. Further east of Del Mar Avenue is a Jehovah Witness and
commercial uses. Photographs of the project site and the surrounding land uses are shown
in Figures 8 and 9, respectively. As shown, the site is located in an area that is developed
and urbanized.
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The land uses surrounding the site include the following
North
General Plan - Commercial
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South
General Plan - Medium Density Residential
Zoning - R -2 (Light Multiple Residential)
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East
General Plan - Commercial
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Land Use - Church and Commercial Uses
West
General Plan - Commercial
Zoning - C -3 and R-2
Land Use - Commercial Parking Lot and residential
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2.0 Environmental Checklist
IEnvironmental Factors That Could Result in a Potentially Significant Impact
The environmental factors listed below are not checked because the proposed project would not
result in a "potentially significant impact" as indicated by the preceding checklist and supported by
substantial evidence provided in this document.
❑ Aesthetics
❑ Biological Resources
❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials
❑ Mineral Resources
❑ Public Services
❑ Utilities /Services Systems
❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality
❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology /Soils
❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ Land Use /Planning
❑ Noise ❑ Population /Housing
❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
-- - - _ Environmental Determination _
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared.
® 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 revisions in the
project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A Mitigated
Negative Declaration will be prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,
and an Environmental Impact Report is required.
❑ 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or
.'potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one
effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measure based
on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An Environmental Impact
Report is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable
standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed
upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Signed Date
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1) CEQA requires a brief explanation for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses
following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced
information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one
involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer
should be explained where it is based on project - specific factors as well as general
standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a
project-specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as
on -site, cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as
well as operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, and
then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant,
less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant
Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If
there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is
made, an EIR is required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where
the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially
Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact" The lead agency must describe
the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than
significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be
cross - referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other
CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration (Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the
following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were
within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Measures Incorporated,' describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific
conditions for the project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information
sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a
previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference
to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources
used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats;
however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that
are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
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9) The explanation of each issue should identfy:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than
significance.
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3.0 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
3.1 AESTHETICS
a) No Impact The project site and the surrounding properties are not designated as a
scenic vista by the City of Rosemead General Plan. The most predominant scenic vista
open to the Rosemead community in general is the San Gabriel Valley mountain range,
which is approximately 8 miles north of the city. The project will not block or interrupt any
direct views of the San Gabriel Mountains by residents south of the site and looking north
across the site to the San Gabriel mountains. The proposed Temple is 23' 6" in height and
will not block the views of the San Gabriel Mountains of the residents south of the project.
The residents south of the site will continue to have the same views of the San Gabriel
Mountains as presently without any significant interruption of those views by the proposed
project. At a minimum, the project will improve the existing views of the mountains for the
residents south of the site by removing the large trees on the property which will improve
their existing views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Due to the removal of the trees on the
site the residents to the south will have improved views of the San Gabriel mountains. The
project will not have any significant scenic vista impacts.
b) No Impact. The pro site is not located adjacent to or near a state - designated or
eligible scenic highway. The project will not affect or impact any existing scenic resources,
historic buildings, etc., within a state scenic highway.
c) Less Than Significant Impact The project site is developed with an 850 square foot
single family residence. In addition, the site is developed with several canvas awnings that
are used as greenhouses, several large trees, a concrete driveway, and a one car garage.
The project proposes to demolish the existing structure to construct a 2,408 square foot
Buddhist Temple, parking for 15 cars and landscaping. The proposed landscaping will
provide some aesthetic buffering of the project from motorists and pedestrians on Del Mar
Avenue and residents west and south of the site. Two landscape areas measuring 20 feet
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a) No Impact The project site and the surrounding properties are not designated as a
scenic vista by the City of Rosemead General Plan. The most predominant scenic vista
open to the Rosemead community in general is the San Gabriel Valley mountain range,
which is approximately 8 miles north of the city. The project will not block or interrupt any
direct views of the San Gabriel Mountains by residents south of the site and looking north
across the site to the San Gabriel mountains. The proposed Temple is 23' 6" in height and
will not block the views of the San Gabriel Mountains of the residents south of the project.
The residents south of the site will continue to have the same views of the San Gabriel
Mountains as presently without any significant interruption of those views by the proposed
project. At a minimum, the project will improve the existing views of the mountains for the
residents south of the site by removing the large trees on the property which will improve
their existing views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Due to the removal of the trees on the
site the residents to the south will have improved views of the San Gabriel mountains. The
project will not have any significant scenic vista impacts.
b) No Impact. The pro site is not located adjacent to or near a state - designated or
eligible scenic highway. The project will not affect or impact any existing scenic resources,
historic buildings, etc., within a state scenic highway.
c) Less Than Significant Impact The project site is developed with an 850 square foot
single family residence. In addition, the site is developed with several canvas awnings that
are used as greenhouses, several large trees, a concrete driveway, and a one car garage.
The project proposes to demolish the existing structure to construct a 2,408 square foot
Buddhist Temple, parking for 15 cars and landscaping. The proposed landscaping will
provide some aesthetic buffering of the project from motorists and pedestrians on Del Mar
Avenue and residents west and south of the site. Two landscape areas measuring 20 feet
1 State of California Officially Designated State Scenic Highways,
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by 20 feet are proposed for the northwest and southwest corners of the site. Each area will
include two Queen Palms, a flowering cherry tree, a Yew Pine and Japanese Boxwoods. In
addition, a three foot wide landscape strip approximately 75 feet in length is proposed along
the southern project boundary. This landscaped strip will extend from the trash enclosure
near the middle of the site to the west property line and provide buffering of the site for the
residents south of the project. The area around the trash enclosure will be landscaped and
buffer the trash enclosure from project guests and the residents adjacent to and south of the
site. A landscape area in the front yard adjacent to Del Mar Avenue measuring
approximately 13 feet by 58 feet will provide project buffering for pedestrians and motorists
on Del Mar Avenue. A 6 foot by x 84 foot landscaped setback is proposed along the north
project boundary and will extend from the front yard to the west end of the Buddhist Temple.
A 3 foot landscaped setback is proposed along the north project boundary from the west
end of the Buddhist Temple to the west property line. The landscape area along the north
property line will provide buffer of the project from the commercial uses north of the site.
The plant palette proposed for the project includes Yew Pines, Queen Palms, Flowering
Cherry and shrubs, including Rock rose, Japanese boxwood and Heavenly bamboo.
The existing 6 foot block wall along the west property line and the 4 foot block wall with
wrought iron fence on top of the wall along the north property line will remain in place. A
new 6 foot block wall will be constructed along the south project boundary replacing the
existing block wall. A 4 foot wrought iron fence with 4 foot pilasters on 8 foot centers is
proposed along the east project boundary adjacent to Del Mar Avenue. Two 24 inch box
trees are proposed within the sidewalk along the Del Mar Avenue right —of -way. Shredded
wood chips are proposed for all landscaped areas. Double drive gates are proposed at the
site entrance driveway at Del Mar Avenue. The driveway and parking area will be paved
with asphalt to provide a suitable parking surface for cars and fire trucks and other
emergency vehicles.
The project will change the existing aesthetics of the site. The existing Buddhist Temple will
be demolished and a larger Buddhist Temple constructed on the site. The existing trees
and other on -site landscaping will be replaced with smaller trees and a variety of landscape
materials as described previously. Other proposed improvements include an asphalt
parking lot and driveway, double wide entry gates and project lighting within the parking lot
and exterior of the Buddhist Temple.
The proposed Buddhist Temple will be more visible to the residents south and west of the
site because the new building is approximately 1,516 square feet larger than the existing
building. The residents south and west of the site will have more direct and unobstructed
views of the property due to the replacement of the existing mature trees on the property
with smaller trees. While the project will change the existing views and aesthetics of the site
with the removal of existing trees, new landscaping, project lighting and a new building, the
project is not anticipated to significantly degrade the existing visual characteristics of either
the site or the surrounding areas.
The development of the project as proposed could improve the aesthetics of the site and the
immediate surrounding community. Overall, the project is not anticipated to have any
significant aesthetic impacts to adjacent residents and businesses, pedestrians and
motorists on Del Mar Avenue.
d) Less Than Significant Impact The project will generate new sources of light compared
to the existing conditions. The project proposes to install six light poles that are 12' 6" in
height in the landscape setback along the parking lot perimeter throughout the west half of
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the site. The six light poles will provide nighttime safety and security lighting for the parking
lot. Presently there is minimal lighting for the westerly portion of the site.
The Buddhist Temple proposes to operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on
Sunday and 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday. The lights in the parking lot will be in use
from dusk until 10:30 p.m. throughout the week. Lights are proposed for the exterior of the
Buddhist Temple and will provide safety and security lighting for Temple guests.
A photometric study was conducted to determine the potential lighting impact of the project
to the adjacent land uses. The photometric model was based on the height and type of
lights that are proposed for the site, the manufacturer and model number, the distance of the
adjacent land uses from the light sources, the height of the proposed perimeter walls and
the reflective index of the project pavement.
The results of the photometric study are shown in Figure 10. As shown, modeled on -site
light intensities range from a low of 0.1 footcandles in the middle of the parking lot to a high
of 36.2 footcandles adjacent to the Buddhist Temple garage. The low light levels of 0.1 -0.2
footcandles in the parking lot should be a minimum of 0.6 footcandles. The light levels at
the project driveway at Del Mar Avenue range from 0.2 — 0.4 footcandles. Illuminating
Engineering Society of North America (IESNA, the National Standards - Development
Organization for lighting systems and their application) recommends a minimum 1.0
footcandles at active entry/exit points. Off site light intensities range from a low of 0.0
footcandles adjacent to block walls along the north and south property line to a high of 9.2
footcandles north of the site. Off -site light trespass is typically recommended to be less than
0.5 footcandles. For comparison purposes, a medium to bright moon light is approximately
0.3 foot candles.
Based on the photometric study the proposed lighting plan by the project will generate light
hotspots both on and off the site with accompanying glare that will result in the combination
of floodlight effects that could impact project guests, adjacent residents, pedestrians and
other off -site land uses.
The following measures are recommended to reduce on- and off -site lighting impacts to less
than significant.
Mitigation Measure No. 7 Prior to the issuance of a building permit the project applicant
shall submit a lighting plan for approval by the Planning
Division that meets the following criteria:
Light at the project entrance at Del Mar Avenue shall be a
minimum of 1.0 footcandle to a maximum of 1.5
footcandles.
Off -site trespass light shall not exceed 0.5 footcandles.
On -site light shall be a minimum of 0.6 footcandles to a
maximum of 1.0 footcandles.
Glare from the windows and metal surfaces of the Buddhist Temple could impact adjacent
land uses. The 6 foot block wall along the south and west project boundary will block and
eliminate ground level glare impacts from the site to the adjacent residents. Some glare
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3.3 AIR QUALITY
An air quality assessment was prepared by Giroux Associates. A copy of the air quality
report is included as Appendix A.
a) No Impact. The City of Rosemead is in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is
bounded by the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains to the north and
east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Air quality in the South Coast Air Basin
is managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
The 1990 Federal Clean Air Act Amendment (CAAA) required that all states with air -sheds
with "serious" or worse ozone problems submit a revision to the State Implementation Plan
(SIP). Amendments to the SIP have been proposed, revised and approved over the past
decade. The most current regional attainment emissions forecast for ozone precursors
(ROG and NOx) and for carbon monoxide (CO) and for particulate matter are shown in
Table 1. Substantial reductions in emissions of ROG, NOx and CO are forecast to continue
throughout the next several decades. Unless new particulate control programs are
implemented, PM -10 and PM -2.5 are forecast to slightly increase.
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) adopted an updated clean air 'blueprint' in
August 2003. The 2003 AQMP was approved by the EPA in 2004. The Air Quality
Management Plan (AQMP) outlined the air pollution measures needed to meet federal
health-based standards for ozone by 2010 and for particulates (PM -10) by 2006.
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Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air
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to make the
following determinations.
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3.3 AIR QUALITY
An air quality assessment was prepared by Giroux Associates. A copy of the air quality
report is included as Appendix A.
a) No Impact. The City of Rosemead is in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB), which is
bounded by the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains to the north and
east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Air quality in the South Coast Air Basin
is managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
The 1990 Federal Clean Air Act Amendment (CAAA) required that all states with air -sheds
with "serious" or worse ozone problems submit a revision to the State Implementation Plan
(SIP). Amendments to the SIP have been proposed, revised and approved over the past
decade. The most current regional attainment emissions forecast for ozone precursors
(ROG and NOx) and for carbon monoxide (CO) and for particulate matter are shown in
Table 1. Substantial reductions in emissions of ROG, NOx and CO are forecast to continue
throughout the next several decades. Unless new particulate control programs are
implemented, PM -10 and PM -2.5 are forecast to slightly increase.
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) adopted an updated clean air 'blueprint' in
August 2003. The 2003 AQMP was approved by the EPA in 2004. The Air Quality
Management Plan (AQMP) outlined the air pollution measures needed to meet federal
health-based standards for ozone by 2010 and for particulates (PM -10) by 2006.
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Table 1
South Coast Air Basin Emissions Forecasts
(Emissions in Tons/Day)
Pollutant
20050
20106
2015 It
2020b
NOx
957
756
586
496
ROG
684
567
517
492
CO
3838
2943
2395
2056
PM -10
276
278
284
292
PM -2.5
97
97
98
100
-2005 Base Year.
h With current emissions reduction programs and adopted growth forecasts.
Source: California Air Resources Board, The 2006 California Almanac of Emission & Air Quality.
The 2007 AQMP was adopted on June 1, 2007, after extensive public review. The 2007
AQMP recognizes the interaction between photochemical processes that create both ozone
and the smallest airborne particulates (PM -2.5). The 2007 AQMP is therefore a coordinated
plan for both pollutants.
Development, such as the proposed project do not directly relate to the AQMP in that there
are no specific air quality programs or regulations governing "general' development.
Conformity with adopted plans, forecasts and programs relative to population, housing,
employment and land use is the primary yardstick by which impact significance of planned
growth is determined. If a given project incorporates any available transportation control
measures that can be implemented on a project- specific basis, and if the scope and phasing
of a project are consistent with adopted forecasts as shown in the Regional Comprehensive
Plan (RCP), then the regional air quality impact of project growth would not be significant
because of planning inconsistency. The SCAQMD, however, while acknowledging that the
AQMP is a growth- accommodating document, does not favor designating regional impacts
as less- than - significant just because the proposed development is consistent with regional
growth projections. Air quality impact significance for the proposed project has therefore
been analyzed on a project - specific basis.
The project will not significantly affect regional air quality plans because the project will not
generate new or additional vehicle trips that could generate increased quantities of
emissions to impact the AQMP. The project proposes to replace the existing Buddhist
Temple with a new facility with the same use and does not propose to increase its current
capacity. Therefore, the project will not increase the quantity of air emissions that are
currently generated, and as a result the project will not impact the implementation of the
AQMP.
b) Less Than Significant Impact The air emissions that will be generated by the project
are associated with the demolition of the existing on -site improvements and the construction
of a new Buddhist Temple and associated improvements. The project will not generate any
significant new operational air emissions because the project will serve the same number of
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guests as currently served. The project will not have a significant increase in air emissions
and will not have a significant air emission impact.
Construction Activity Impacts
Dust is typically the primary concern during construction of new buildings. Because such
emissions are not amenable to collection and discharge through a controlled source, they
are called "fugitive emissions." Emission rates vary as a function of many parameters (soil
silt, soil moisture, wind speed, area disturbed, number of vehicles, depth of disturbance or
excavation, etc.). These parameters are not known with any reasonable certainty prior to
project development and may change from day to day. Any assignment of specific
parameters to an unknown future date is speculative and conjectural.
Average daily PM -10 emissions during site grading and other disturbance are shown in the
CalEEMod.2011.1.1 computer model to be about 10 pounds per acre. This estimate
presumes the use of reasonably available control measures (RACMs). The SCAQMD
requires the use of best available control measures (BACMs) for fugitive dust from
construction activities. Current research in particulate- exposure health suggests that the
most adverse effects derive from ultra -small diameter particulate matter comprised of
chemically reactive pollutants such as sulfates, nitrates or organic material. A national clean
air standard for particulate matter of 2.5 microns or smaller in diameter (called "PM -2.5')
was adopted in 1997. A limited amount of construction activity particulate matter is in the
PM -2.5 range. PM -2.5 emissions are estimated to comprise 10 -20 percent of PM -10.
The CaIEEMod was developed by the SCAQMD and provides a model to calculate both
construction emissions from a land use project. It calculates both the daily maximum and
annual average for criteria pollutants as well as total or annual greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions. The CaIEEMod 2011.1.1 computer model was used to calculate emissions from
the indicated default prototype construction equipment fleet and schedule anticipated by
CalEEMod. The CaIEEMod 2011.1.1 computer model was used to calculate emissions from
the following prototype construction equipment fleet as shown in Table 2.
Table 2
Estimated Project Construction Equipment
Demolition (9 days)
892 square feet
1 Concrete Saw
1 Dozer
2 Tractor /Loader /Backhoes
Grading (1 day)
1 Grader
1 Dozer
1 Tractor /Loader /Backhoe
Construction (100 days)
1 Crane
2 Forklifts
2 Tractor/Loader /Backhoes
Paving (5 days)
4 Cement Mortar Mixers
1 Paver
1 Roller
1 TractorlLoader /Backhoe
Utilizing the above construction equipment inventory, the following worst case daily
emissions were calculated by CaIEEMod and shown in Table 3. As shown, the peak daily
construction activity emissions will be below SCAQMD CEQA thresholds.
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Table 3
Construction Activity Emissions
Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds /day)
Maximal Construction
Emissions
ROG
NOx
CO
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PM -10
PM -2.5
CO2 (8)
Unmitigated
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150
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Construction equipment exhaust contains carcinogenic compounds within the diesel exhaust
particulates. The toxicity of diesel exhaust is evaluated relative to a 24 -hour per day,
365 days per year, 70 -year lifetime exposure. Public exposure to heavy equipment
emissions will be an extremely small fraction of the above dosage assumption. Diesel
equipment is also becoming progressively "cleaner" in response to air quality rules on new
off -road equipment. Due to the small scale of the project and the short time of construction
any public health risk associated with project - related heavy equipment operations exhaust is
small and not quantifiable.
OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
Project - related air quality impacts will derive from the mobile source emissions that will be
generated from guests driving to and from the site. The project is estimated to generate
approximately 27 daily vehicle trips. The estimated 27 daily vehicle trips is the same
number of trips that are currently generated by the existing Buddhist Temple. The project is
not anticipated to increase the mobile air emissions that are currently generated.
The project will generate air emissions associated with heating water, cooking, and heating
the Buddhist Temple. The project is estimated to generate the same air emissions or less
that are generated by the existing Temple. Thus, the project will not result in an increase in
operational air emissions. The project will be required by the State of California to install
energy efficient appliances that could reduce the quantity of air emissions currently
generated. The project will not generate any air emissions and exceed adopted air emission
thresholds.
LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE THRESHOLDS
The SCAQMD has developed analysis parameters to evaluate ambient air quality on a local
level in addition to the more regional emissions -based thresholds of significance. These
analysis elements are called Localized Significance Thresholds (LSTs). LSTs were
developed in response to Governing Board's Environmental Justice Enhancement Initiative
1 -4 and the LST methodology was provisionally adopted in October 2003 and formally
approved by SCAQMD's Mobile Source Committee in February 2005.
For the proposed project, the primary source of possible LST impact would be during
demolition and construction. LSTs are only applicable to the following criteria pollutants:
oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM -10 and PM-
2.5). LSTs represent the maximum emissions from a project that are not expected to cause
or contribute to an exceedance of the most stringent applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard, and are developed based on the ambient concentrations of that pollutant
for each source receptor area and distance to the nearest sensitive receptor.
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LST screening tables are available for 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 meter source- receptor
distances. Because there are sensitive uses immediately adjacent to the site, the closest
distance of 25 meter distance was utilized for the analysis for the project. LST pollutant
concentration data is currently published for 1, 2 and 5 acre sites for varying distances.
CalEEMod estimates construction disturbance area to be less than 1 acre. The LST
thresholds for the project are based on pounds per day and shown in Table 4.
Table 4
LST and Project Emissions
South San Gabriel Valley
CO
NOx
PM -10
PM -2.5
LST Thresholds
673
83
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Maximum On -Site
Emissions
Demolition
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Grading
10
14
1
1
Construction
11
16
1
1
Paving
10
15
1
1
Exceed Threshold?
No
No
No
No
LST emissions thresholds were compared to the maximum daily construction activities. As
shown in Table 4 all on -site emissions are below the LST for project demolition and
construction. The project will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
"Greenhouse gases" (so called because of their role in trapping heat near the surface of the
earth) emitted by human activity are implicated in global climate change, commonly referred
to as "global warming." Greenhouse gases contribute to an increase in the temperature of
the earth's atmosphere by transparency to short wavelength visible sunlight, but near
opacity to outgoing terrestrial long wavelength heat radiation in some parts of the infrared
spectrum. The principal greenhouse gases (GHGs) are carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous
oxide, ozone, and water vapor. For purposes of planning and regulation, Section 15364.5 of
the California Code of Regulations defines GHGs to include carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. Fossil fuel
consumption in the transportation sector (on -road motor vehicles, off - highway mobile
sources, and aircraft) is the single largest source of GHG emissions, accounting for
approximately half of GHG emissions globally. Industrial and commercial sources are the
second largest contributors of GHG emissions with about one -fourth of total emissions.
AB 32 is one of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation that California has
adopted. A unique aspect of AB 32, beyond its broad and wide - ranging mandatory
provisions and dramatic GHG reductions are the short time frames within which it must be
implemented.
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Statewide, the framework for developing the implementing regulations for AB 32 is under
way. Maximum GHG reductions are expected to derive from increased vehicle fuel
efficiency, from greater use of renewable energy and from increased structural energy
efficiency.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Significance Thresholds
In response to the requirements of S1397, the State Resources Agency developed guidelines
for the treatment of GHG emissions under CEQA. These new guidelines became state laws
as part of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations in March, 2010. The CEQA
Appendix G guidelines were modified to include GHG as a required analysis element. A
project would have a potentially significant impact if it:
• Generates GHG emissions, directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact
on the environment, or
• Conflicts with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted to reduce GHG
emissions.
Section 15064.4 of the Code specifies how significance of GHG emissions is to be
evaluated. The process is broken into quantification of project- related GHG emissions,
making a determination of significance, and specification of any appropriate mitigation if
impacts are found to be potentially significant. At each of these steps, the new GHG
guidelines afford the lead agency with substantial flexibility.
Emissions identification may be quantitative, qualitative or based on performance standards.
CEQA guidelines allow the lead agency to "select the model or methodology it considers
most appropriate ". The most common practice for transportation /combustion GHG
emissions quantification is to use a computer model such as CaIEEMod, as was used in the
ensuing analysis.
The significance of emissions must be evaluated. The selection of a threshold of
significance must take into consideration the level of GHG emissions that would be
cumulatively considerable. On December 5, 2008 the SCAQMD Governing Board adopted
an Interim quantitative GHG Significance Threshold for industrial projects where the
SCAQMD is the lead agency (e.g., stationary source permit projects, rules, plans, etc.) is
10,000 Metric Tons (MT) CO2 equivalentlyear. As part of the Interim GHG Significance
Threshold development process for industrial projects, the SCAQMD established a working
group of stakeholders that also considered thresholds for commercial or residential projects.
A recommendation of a significance threshold of 3,000 MT per year of GHG emissions for
non - industrial uses was developed, but never formally adopted. The 3,000 MT /year
recommendation has been used as a guideline for the greenhouse gas analysis for the
proposed project.
Construction Activity GHG Emissions
The CaIEEMod computer model predicts that construction activities by the project will
generate approximately 100.7 metric tons of CO2(e) emissions. SCAQMD GHG emissions
policy from construction activities is to amortize emissions over a 30 -year lifetime. The
amortized level from 100.7 metric tons CO2(e) is 3.4 metric tons per year. The GHG
impacts from the project construction activities are considered less than significant.
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c) Less Than Significant Impact As discussed in "b)" above, the air emissions generated
by the project during demolition, construction and the life of the project will not exceed any
State emission thresholds. SCAQMD neither recommends quantified analyses of
cumulative construction or operational emissions, nor provides separate methodologies or
thresholds of significance to be used to assess cumulative construction or operational
impacts. Rather, SCAQMD recommends a project's contribution to cumulative impacts
should be assessed using the same significance criteria as those for the project's specific
impacts. Since none of the project's daily emissions exceed the thresholds recommended
by SCAQMD, the project will not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant.
d) Less Than Significant Impact. Air quality impacts are analyzed relative to those persons
with the greatest sensitivity to air pollution exposure. Such persons are called "sensitive
receptors ". Sensitive population groups include young children, the elderly and the acutely
and chronically ill (especially those with cardio- respiratory disease).
Residential areas are considered to be sensitive to air pollution exposure because they may
be occupied for extended periods, and residents may be outdoors when exposure is
highest. Existing off -site residences abutting the site are considered pollution- sensitive to
any project related emissions. The residences south and west of the project are considered
sensitive receptors to air emissions. Although air emissions will be generated during project
construction, as presented in the air quality assessment, the project emissions will not
exceed adopted air emission thresholds. The operation of the project will be the same as
under current conditions and will not generate a significant number of additional automobile
air emissions that will result in air quality impacts. The project will not exceed air emission
thresholds as discussed in "b)" above and as a result will not expose sensitive receptors to
any substantial pollutant concentrations.
e) Less Than Significant Impact During the construction period the residents adjacent to
the construction activity may detect some odors from the operation of the motorized
construction equipment on the site. There will be less than four pieces of construction
equipment operating on the site at any single time so the odors generated by the motorized .
equipment will be minimal and are not anticipated to significantly impact area residents.
Once construction is completed all odors from the operation of construction equipment will
cease and there will not be any odors different from current conditions generated from the
site. Theodor impacts of the project will be short term and less than significant.
Potentially Significant Less Than - -
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Environmental Issues ,. - Impact Mitigation _ Impact Impact-.-
3.4 ` Biological Resources
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local ❑ ❑ ❑
or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or
by the California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a) No Impact. The project site has been disturbed and is developed with a Buddhist Temple
and other improvements. There is no native habitat on the site to support native wildlife.
The existing on -site vegetation includes introduced urban landscaping such as trees, shrubs
and flowers. The existing urban landscape materials are not classified or considered to be
rare or endangered plant species. In addition, there are no wetlands on or adjacent to the
site. Any native vegetation that may have previously existed on the site was removed when
the site was initially developed. Any wildlife that may exist on the site would be non - native
wildlife associated with urban development, such as domestic dogs and cats, rabbits,
opossum, raccoons, mockingbirds, etc. There are no plants or wildlife on the site that are
designated or will qualify as a sensitive or special status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. The project will not have impact any biological resources including plants
or animals.
b) No Impact. The project site and the area surrounding the site are developed with
residential and commercial land uses. There is no riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
communities on the site or the surrounding properties. The project will not impact any
riparian or sensitive natural habitat.
c) No Impact. There are no wetlands on the site or the surrounding properties. The project
will not impact wetlands.
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Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
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California Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal
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filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
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Interfere substantially with the movement of
any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
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impede the use of wildlife nursery sites?
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conservation Ian?
3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a) No Impact. The project site has been disturbed and is developed with a Buddhist Temple
and other improvements. There is no native habitat on the site to support native wildlife.
The existing on -site vegetation includes introduced urban landscaping such as trees, shrubs
and flowers. The existing urban landscape materials are not classified or considered to be
rare or endangered plant species. In addition, there are no wetlands on or adjacent to the
site. Any native vegetation that may have previously existed on the site was removed when
the site was initially developed. Any wildlife that may exist on the site would be non - native
wildlife associated with urban development, such as domestic dogs and cats, rabbits,
opossum, raccoons, mockingbirds, etc. There are no plants or wildlife on the site that are
designated or will qualify as a sensitive or special status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. The project will not have impact any biological resources including plants
or animals.
b) No Impact. The project site and the area surrounding the site are developed with
residential and commercial land uses. There is no riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
communities on the site or the surrounding properties. The project will not impact any
riparian or sensitive natural habitat.
c) No Impact. There are no wetlands on the site or the surrounding properties. The project
will not impact wetlands.
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d) No Impact The project is developed with a Buddhist Temple. The surrounding
properties are developed with residential and commercial land uses. There is no native
vegetation or bodies of water on or surrounding the site. Therefore, neither the project site
nor adjacent properties support the movement of migratory fish or wildlife or support a
nursery for wildlife. The project will not impact or interfere with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,
or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites.
e) No Impact. There are twelve trees (six sycamore and six fruit) that will be removed.
There are no oak trees that will require protection or replacement in compliance with the
Rosemead Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance. The project will not have any oak tree
impacts.
f) No Impact. The City of Rosemead is not located within any adopted Habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state
habitat conservation plan. The project will not impact any habitat or natural community
conservation plan.
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3.5
Cultural Resources
Would the project:
a)
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as
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b)
Cause a substantial adverse change in the
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Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
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Disturb any human remains, including those
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3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
a) No Impact. The existing Buddhist Temple is not classified as or a candidate as a
historical resource by either the City of Rosemead or the State. The demolition of the
Buddhist Temple would not have any historical resource impacts.
b) No Impact. There are no known archaeological resources on or adjacent to the site. The
project is not anticipated to have any archaeological impacts. If archaeological resources
are discovered during grading and utility trenching all grading and construction activity shall
cease and the resources evaluated pursuant to CECA Guidelines Section 15064.5, which
addresses impacts to unique archaeological resources.
c) No Impact. Based on the Rosemead General Plan there are no known paleontological
resources in Rosemead. The project will require minimal grading to grade the site for
development. No large cuts or deep excavations are required that could impact
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paleontological resources, if present. The project will not have any significant
paleontological resource impacts.
d) No Impact. Neither the site nor the surrounding area are or have been used as a
cemetery. Thus, there are no known human remains on the site that will be disturbed by the
project. The project will not impact human remains.
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Geology and Soils
Would the project.,
a)
Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the
risk of loss, injury or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,
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a i -iii) Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Rosemead is in a seismically active
region. While there are properties in Rosemead that are in the Alquist - Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zone, the proposed project is outside and not in an Alquist - Priolo fault zone. There
are no known active surface faults within or adjacent to the site that will significantly impact
the project.
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The project site is not located in a liquefaction zone based on the State Seismic Hazard
Zone map (El Monte). While a large portion of Rosemead is in an area where historic
occurrences of liquefaction have occurred, the project site is not in the known liquefaction
area. The project will not be significantly impacted by liquefaction.
a iv) No Impact. The site is relatively flat and not prone to slope instability hazards, such as
landslides. The development surrounding the site is also relatively flat and will not impact
the site by a landslide on surrounding properties. The project will not be impacted by a
landslide or impact any adjacent properties due to an on -site landslide.
b) No Impact The City will require the project developer to install and provide all
appropriate erosion control measures prior to the start of any on -site demolition or
construction and maintain the erosion control measures throughout construction. The
incorporation of all applicable standard erosion control measures such as the use of sand
bags around the project perimeter and other measures deemed appropriate by the city will
reduce and minimize soil erosion. The project will not have any significant soil erosion
impacts.
c) No Impact. The site is developed with a Buddhist Temple and does not show any
evidence of unstable soil conditions. The project proposes to construct a new Buddhist
Temple and other associated site improvements and the grading and construction activities
are not anticipated to cause any unstable soil conditions either on or off the site. The project
will not have any significant unstable soil impacts.
d) No Impact. The Rosemead General Plan does not identify any expansive soils on the
site or the project area. Thus, the project will not be impacted by expansive soils.
e) No Impact. The site is currently served by the public sewer system. The City will require
the project to connect to and continue to be served by the public sewer system. The project
will not impact any soils resulting from alternative disposal systems.
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3.7 :
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Would the project
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Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine
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materials?
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mile of an existing or proposed school?
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3.7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
a) No Impact. The existing Buddhist Temple does not use or generate any hazardous
materials. Similarly, the proposed Buddhist Temple will not use or generate any hazardous
materials. The project will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
b) No Impact. As stated in "a)" above, the proposed Buddhist Temple will not create a
significant hazard from a release of hazardous materials into the environment.
c) No Impact Garvey Intermediate School is approximately 500 feet west and within one
quarter mile of the project. The proposed Buddhist Temple will not emit or handle any
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials or substances and could impact Garvey
Intermediate School.
d) No Impact. The project is not located within one quarter mile of any industrial -zoned land
or existing industrial uses that emit or use hazardous materials. The existing land uses
within one - quarter mile of the project include residential and commercial uses and do not
emit any known hazardous emissions that could impact the project. As with the existing
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Be located within one - quarter mile of a
facility that might reasonably be anticipated
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substances or waste?
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Be located on a site of a current or former
hazardous waste disposal site or solid
waste disposal site unless wastes have
been removed from the former disposal
site; or 2) that could release a hazardous
substance as identified by the State
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list adopted pursuant to Section 25356 for
removal or remedial action pursuant to
Chapter 6.8 of Division 20 of the Health and
Safety Code.
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sufficiently free of hazardous materials so
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residing or working in the project area?
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3.7 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
a) No Impact. The existing Buddhist Temple does not use or generate any hazardous
materials. Similarly, the proposed Buddhist Temple will not use or generate any hazardous
materials. The project will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
b) No Impact. As stated in "a)" above, the proposed Buddhist Temple will not create a
significant hazard from a release of hazardous materials into the environment.
c) No Impact Garvey Intermediate School is approximately 500 feet west and within one
quarter mile of the project. The proposed Buddhist Temple will not emit or handle any
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials or substances and could impact Garvey
Intermediate School.
d) No Impact. The project is not located within one quarter mile of any industrial -zoned land
or existing industrial uses that emit or use hazardous materials. The existing land uses
within one - quarter mile of the project include residential and commercial uses and do not
emit any known hazardous emissions that could impact the project. As with the existing
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Buddhist Temple, the project will not be impacted by any known hazardous materials within
one quarter mile of the site.
e) No Impact. The project site is not located on a former or current hazardous waste site.
The site has been developed for over 50 years and has not been used as a hazardous
waste site in the past.
f) No Impact. The site is sufficiently free of hazardous materials. From a hazards
standpoint, the site could be used as a school. There are no existing hazards or anticipated
hazards associated with the proposed use that would prevent the site from being used as a
school or the Buddhist Temple, as proposed.
g) No Impact The closest airport is El Monte Airport, which is approximately 4 miles
northeast of the site. The project will not impact airport operations at El Monte Airport or
result in any safety hazards for people living at and visiting the proposed Buddhist Temple.
h) No Impact. There are no private airports within two miles of the project. The project will
not impact or be impacted by operations at any private airport
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3.8 Hydrology and Water Quality
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or
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waste discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies
or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would be a net
deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
local groundwater table level (e.g., the
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would drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned uses
for which permits have been granted?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river,
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substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-
site?
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the alteration of the course of a stream or
river, or substantially increase the rate or
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which would result in flooding on- or off -
site?
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3.8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project could generate silt and other debris by
surface water runoff during demolition of the existing site improvements and construction,
especially if demolition and construction occur during the winter months when rainfall
typically occurs. The quality of storm water runoff from the site is regulated under the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES). The NPDES storm water permit
provides a mechanism for monitoring the discharge of pollutants and establishing
appropriate controls to minimize the entrance of such pollutants into storm water runoff. As
a co- permitee to the County of Los Angeles ( NPDES No. CAS614001), the City requires all
development projects in its jurisdiction to comply with the NPDES requirements for
construction and operations as appropriate. As such, the project developer will be required
to install and maintain all applicable soil erosion control measures, including Best
Management Practices (BMP's), to reduce erosion and minimize water quality impacts
during grading and construction. The project developer will be required to submit a
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) to the City prior to the issuance of a
grading permit to ensure that all applicable erosion control measures are installed and
maintained during construction to control water quality impacts.
To control surface water pollution, the project will be required, by law, to install some form of
surface storm water collection system to collect and treat the first'/ of an inch of surface
water runoff from the parking lot prior to discharge to Del Mar Avenue.
The following mitigation measure is recommended to reduce potential surface water quality
impacts. The installation of all required construction BMPs and the incorporation of the
following mitigation measure will reduce water quality and waste discharge impacts to less
than significant.
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a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project could generate silt and other debris by
surface water runoff during demolition of the existing site improvements and construction,
especially if demolition and construction occur during the winter months when rainfall
typically occurs. The quality of storm water runoff from the site is regulated under the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES). The NPDES storm water permit
provides a mechanism for monitoring the discharge of pollutants and establishing
appropriate controls to minimize the entrance of such pollutants into storm water runoff. As
a co- permitee to the County of Los Angeles ( NPDES No. CAS614001), the City requires all
development projects in its jurisdiction to comply with the NPDES requirements for
construction and operations as appropriate. As such, the project developer will be required
to install and maintain all applicable soil erosion control measures, including Best
Management Practices (BMP's), to reduce erosion and minimize water quality impacts
during grading and construction. The project developer will be required to submit a
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) to the City prior to the issuance of a
grading permit to ensure that all applicable erosion control measures are installed and
maintained during construction to control water quality impacts.
To control surface water pollution, the project will be required, by law, to install some form of
surface storm water collection system to collect and treat the first'/ of an inch of surface
water runoff from the parking lot prior to discharge to Del Mar Avenue.
The following mitigation measure is recommended to reduce potential surface water quality
impacts. The installation of all required construction BMPs and the incorporation of the
following mitigation measure will reduce water quality and waste discharge impacts to less
than significant.
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Mitigation Measure 2: As approved by Rosemead Building and Safety, a catch basin
with filter or other filter device shall be installed on the site to
collect and treat the first '% inch of rainfall prior to its discharge
from the site into the local storm drain collection system.
b) Less Than Significant Impact The site is approximately 0.38 acres (16,362 square feet)
in size. Approximately 20.4% (3,350 square feet) will be landscaped and available for water
percolation. The remaining 13,024 square feet or 79.6% of the site will be covered with
impervious surfaces, including the Buddhist Temple, driveway, parking lot and sidewalks.
The impervious areas will prevent rainfall percolation and generate surface water runoff.
While the project will reduce the amount of existing open space available to for rainfall
percolation, approximately 20.4% of the site will remain as open space and available to
continue to allow groundwater recharge through percolation. The project will not
substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater
because the project will continue to allow percolation into the local groundwater.
c) Less Than Significant Impact. The existing storm water drainage pattern on the site is
east to Del Mar Avenue. As discussed in "a)" above, all project surface water runoff will
continue to be directed towards Del Mar Avenue where storm water will be conveyed by
existing curbs and gutters to the local underground storm water collection system. The first
3/, of an inch of rainfall will be retained on -site and quantities greater than 1/4 of an inch will
surface flow to Del Mar Avenue. Similar to existing conditions, project surface water will flow
into the curb and gutter in Del Mar Avenue and enter a local catch basin and eventually to
the regional storm drain system. The project will not alter the existing drainage pattern on
the site or the area or alter the course of a stream or river, in a manner that would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site.
d) Less Than Significant Impact As discussed in "c)" above, drainage from the site will
continue to flow east to the existing curb and gutter system in Del Mar Avenue. The project
will retain and not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern on the site. Approximately
3,350 square feet, or 20.4 %, of the site will remain as open space and allow rainfall
percolation into the soil. Any incremental increase in the amount of surface water runoff
generated by the project compared to the existing condition will not substantially increase
and result in flooding either on or off the site. Any incremental surface water runoff by the
project will not cause downstream flooding because the local and regional storm drain
system has capacity to handle any incremental surface water runoff from the site.
e) Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in "d)" above any incremental increase in
surface water by the project will be minimal and not exceed the capacity of existing or
planned storm water drainage systems. Thus, the project will not significantly impact the
capacity of the existing storm drain system. The existing local storm drain system in Del
Mar Avenue and the regional downstream storm drain facilities that serve this area of
Rosemead have current capacity to handle the surface water generated by the project. The
project will not have any significant storm drain capacity impacts.
D Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in "a)" above, the quality of storm water
runoff from the project is regulated under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) and required by law to collect and treat the first % of an inch of storm
water runoff to remove debris and other pollutants. As a result, the project will not
substantially degrade surface water quality.
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g) No Impact. The project site is not in a flood hazard zone. The City of Rosemead is
designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be in Zone "C ",
which is outside the 100 -year flood plain? The project will not place any housing in a flood
hazard area.
h) No Impact As noted in "g)" above the project is not located in a 100 -year flood zone.
The proposed Buddhist Temple is not subject to flooding and will not have an impact by
redirecting or impeding flood flows.
i) No Impact. There are no levees or dams upstream of the project that will flood the site in
the event of a levee or dam failure.
j) No Impact. There are no water bodies either on or adjacent to the project site that will
impact the site due to a seiche. The site is approximately twenty miles east of the Pacific
Ocean and will not be impacted by a tsunami. The site and the surrounding areas are flat
and will not be exposed to a mudslide.
3.9 LAND USE AND PLANNING
a) No Impact. Examples of "dividing a community" include new roads, rail lines,
transmission corridors, or a major development project encompassing numerous city blocks
that creates a physical barrier between established neighborhoods or business districts.
The project proposes to replace an existing Buddhist Temple with a new and slightly larger
Buddhist Temple. The construction of the proposed Buddhist Temple on the same property
will not divide the established surrounding community.
b) Less Than Significant Impact. The Rosemead General Plan designates the north
portion of the site for Commercial land use and the southern portion Medium Density
Residential. The subject property shares dual land use and zoning designations that
2 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel No. 601410001C, Revised July 6,
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Land Use and Planning
Would the project:
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adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
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3.9 LAND USE AND PLANNING
a) No Impact. Examples of "dividing a community" include new roads, rail lines,
transmission corridors, or a major development project encompassing numerous city blocks
that creates a physical barrier between established neighborhoods or business districts.
The project proposes to replace an existing Buddhist Temple with a new and slightly larger
Buddhist Temple. The construction of the proposed Buddhist Temple on the same property
will not divide the established surrounding community.
b) Less Than Significant Impact. The Rosemead General Plan designates the north
portion of the site for Commercial land use and the southern portion Medium Density
Residential. The subject property shares dual land use and zoning designations that
2 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel No. 601410001C, Revised July 6,
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resulted from a previous lot line adjustment which merged two lots into one. The GPA and
the MCA will `clean up" this dual land use and zone designation. The use of the subject
property will remain the same — religious facility. A General Plan Amendment would change
the land use designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential land use. A zone
change will eliminate the Parking and to Medium Multiple Residential zoning designations
and designate Medium Multiple Residential zoning. Because the project will maintain the
existing Buddhist Temple land use that has existed since 1987 (25 years) the project will not
have any land use conflicts or impacts with the adjacent land uses. The approval of the
requested general plan amendment and zone change would 'clean up" this dual land use
and zone designation only.
Under RMC Section 17.112.020(2) churches or other places used exclusively for religious
worship are permitted in anyzones upon the granting of a CUP. The General Plan does not
restrict religious facilities as a land use. The use (religious facilities) is conforming to zoning
and land use currently and will remain conforming after approval of the General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change.
The approval of a General Plan Amendment, zone change and modification to the existing
conditional use permit for the project will not result in any significant land use impacts.
c) No Impact. The City does not have any areas with adopted habitat or natural community
conservation plans. The project will not impact any natural communities or conservation
plans since none exist on or adjacent to the project.
3.10 MINERAL RESOURCES
a) No Impact. The State Mining and Geology Board classify land in California on the
availability of mineral resources. There are four Mineral Resources Zone (MRZ)
designations for the classification of sand, gravel, and crushed rock resources. According to
the State Mining and Geology Board' the project site is classified as MRZ -44. As Rosemead
is completely urbanized and the State has not identified any significant recoverable mineral
resources, no mineral extraction activities are permitted within the City limits. There are no
' Update of Mineral Land Classification of Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange
Counties — Part It Los Angeles County. Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, 1994.
"MRZ -4 —There is insufficient data to assign any other MRZ designation.
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Mineral Resources
Would the project:
a)
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mineral resource that would be of value to
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plan or other land use plan?
3.10 MINERAL RESOURCES
a) No Impact. The State Mining and Geology Board classify land in California on the
availability of mineral resources. There are four Mineral Resources Zone (MRZ)
designations for the classification of sand, gravel, and crushed rock resources. According to
the State Mining and Geology Board' the project site is classified as MRZ -44. As Rosemead
is completely urbanized and the State has not identified any significant recoverable mineral
resources, no mineral extraction activities are permitted within the City limits. There are no
' Update of Mineral Land Classification of Portland Cement Concrete Aggregate in Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange
Counties — Part It Los Angeles County. Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, 1994.
"MRZ -4 —There is insufficient data to assign any other MRZ designation.
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mining activities on the site or the properties surrounding the site. The project will not have a
significant impact to mineral resources of value to the region or residents of the state.
b) No Impact. Based on information in "a)" above, there are no locally important mineral
resources in Rosemead, which includes the project site. The project will not impact any
locally important mineral resource.
3.11 NOISE
a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project is located in an urbanized area and adjacent
to Del Mar Avenue that is a Minor Arterial and proposed to be a Major Arterial by the
Circulation Element of the Rosemead General Plan. The project is approximately 200 feet
south of Garvey Avenue, which is a Major Arterial. The existing noise levels on the site are
due to the on -site activities associated with the use of the existing Buddhist Temple, traffic
on Del Mar Avenue and Garvey Avenue, and daily activities of the residential and
commercial uses surrounding the site.
The noise that will be generated by the proposed Buddhist Temple will be similar to the
noise levels generated by the existing Buddhist Temple, which to date have not exceeded
the City's noise standards. The project proposes to continue the same use that presently
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3.11 NOISE
a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project is located in an urbanized area and adjacent
to Del Mar Avenue that is a Minor Arterial and proposed to be a Major Arterial by the
Circulation Element of the Rosemead General Plan. The project is approximately 200 feet
south of Garvey Avenue, which is a Major Arterial. The existing noise levels on the site are
due to the on -site activities associated with the use of the existing Buddhist Temple, traffic
on Del Mar Avenue and Garvey Avenue, and daily activities of the residential and
commercial uses surrounding the site.
The noise that will be generated by the proposed Buddhist Temple will be similar to the
noise levels generated by the existing Buddhist Temple, which to date have not exceeded
the City's noise standards. The project proposes to continue the same use that presently
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exists and as a result is not anticipated to generate new or increased noise levels that will
exceed current noise standards and impact area residents. The project is not anticipated to
generate noise that would expose adjacent residents or commercial tenants or project
guests to levels that will exceed City noise standards.
b) Less Than Significant Impact. Vibration is a trembling, quivering, or oscillating motion of
the earth. Like noise, vibration is transmitted in waves, but in this case through the earth or
solid objects rather than the air. Unlike noise, vibration is typically at a frequency that is felt
rather than heard. Vibration can be either natural (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
sea waves, or landslides) or man -made (e.g., explosions, the action of heavy machinery, or
heavy vehicles such as trains). Both natural and man -made vibration may be continuous,
such as from operating machinery, or transient, as from an explosion.
As with noise, vibration can be described by both its amplitude and frequency. Amplitude
may be characterized in three ways, including displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
Particle displacement is a measure of the distance that a vibrated particle travels from its
original position and, for the purposes of soil displacement, is typically measured in inches
or millimeters. Particle velocity is the rate of speed at which soil particles move in inches per
second or millimeters per second. Particle acceleration is the rate of change in velocity with
respect to time and is measured in inches per second or millimeters per second. Typically,
particle velocity (measured in inches or millimeters per second) and /or acceleration
(measured in gravities) are used to describe vibration.
Vibrations also vary in frequency and this affects perception. Typical construction vibrations
fall in the 10 to 30 Hz range and usually occur around 15 Hz. Traffic vibrations exhibit a
similar range of frequencies. Table 5 shows the human reactions to typical vibration levels.
Table 5
Human Reaction to Typical Vibration Levels
Vibration Level Peak Particle
Velocity in /sec
Human Reaction
Effect on Buildings
0.006 -0.019
Threshold of perception,
Vibrations unlikely to cause
possibility of intrusion
damage of anytype
0.08
Vibrations readily
Recommended upper level
perceptible
of vibration to which ruins
and ancient monuments
should be subjected
0.1
Virtually no risk of
Level at which continuous
"architectural' (i.e., not
vibration begins to annoy
structural) damage to
people
normal buildings
0.2
Vibrations annoying to
Threshold at which there is
people in buildings
a risk of "architectural"
damage to normal
dwellings— houses with
plastered walls and ceilings
0.4 -0.6
Vibrations considered
Vibrations at a greater level
unpleasant by people
than normally expected
subjected to continuous
from traffic, but would
vibrations and
cause "architectural'
unacceptable to some
damage and possibly minor
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Vibration Level Peak Particle
Velocity in /sec
Human Reaction
Effect on Buildings
Approximate
people walking on
structural damage
RMS Velocity
bridges
Velocity Level @
Source: Caltrans, 2002.
The construction equipment that will be utilized during project grading and construction
would produce vibration from the grading activities. Vibration calculations assumed existing
residences would be located approximately 25 feet from the vibration - generating sources on
the project site.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has established vibration level thresholds that
could cause damage to building structures or annoyance to a substantial number of people.
The FTA's criterion for vibration - induced structural damage is 0.20 inch per second for the
peak particle velocity (PPV). As shown in Table 6, project construction activities would
result in PPV levels, which are below this criterion, and therefore would not cause vibration -
induced structural damage to the existing residents that are 25 feet west and south of the
project site. The FTA's criterion for vibration - induced annoyance is 80 Vibration Velocity
(VdB) for residential uses, and 65 VdB is the approximate threshold of perception (FTA
1995, Table 7 -1). As shown, project construction activities would generate levels of
vibration that are perceptible, but below the FTA's annoyance threshold for residential use.
Table 6
Vibration Levels from Project Construction Activities
Ground borne noise is noise that is radiated via the vibration response of the walls and
floors of a building. The phenomenon of a rumbling noise as trains pass is therefore
referred to as 'ground -borne noise', 'vibration- induced noise' or 'structure -borne noise'. It is
most associated with trains in tunnels where the direct, airborne noise is effectively
screened off of the walls. The project does not propose any activities that will produce or
generate significant ground borne noise impacts to adjacent residents.
c) Less Than Significant Impact. For noise generated on one property affecting an
adjacent use, the City of Rosemead limits the amount of noise crossing the boundary
between the two uses, including noise from the movement of vehicles on private property.
For regulated on -site sources of noise generation, the Rosemead noise ordinance
prescribes very specific limits that are considered an acceptable exposure for residential
uses in proximity to regulated noise sources. The City standard is 60 dB during the day (7
a.m. — 10 p.m.), and 45 dB at night (10 p.m. —7 a.m.). One -half of all readings may exceed
this average standard with larger excursions from the average allowed for progressively
shorter periods. The City of Rosemead noise standards for adjacent residential uses are
shown in Table 7.
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Approximate
Approximate
Approximate
Approximate
Velocity Level @
RMS Velocity
Velocity Level @
RMS Velocity @
100 Feet
@ 100 Feet
Equipment
25 Fee dB
25 Feet in /sec.
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infsec.
Small bulldozer
58
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79
67
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80
0.2
Ground borne noise is noise that is radiated via the vibration response of the walls and
floors of a building. The phenomenon of a rumbling noise as trains pass is therefore
referred to as 'ground -borne noise', 'vibration- induced noise' or 'structure -borne noise'. It is
most associated with trains in tunnels where the direct, airborne noise is effectively
screened off of the walls. The project does not propose any activities that will produce or
generate significant ground borne noise impacts to adjacent residents.
c) Less Than Significant Impact. For noise generated on one property affecting an
adjacent use, the City of Rosemead limits the amount of noise crossing the boundary
between the two uses, including noise from the movement of vehicles on private property.
For regulated on -site sources of noise generation, the Rosemead noise ordinance
prescribes very specific limits that are considered an acceptable exposure for residential
uses in proximity to regulated noise sources. The City standard is 60 dB during the day (7
a.m. — 10 p.m.), and 45 dB at night (10 p.m. —7 a.m.). One -half of all readings may exceed
this average standard with larger excursions from the average allowed for progressively
shorter periods. The City of Rosemead noise standards for adjacent residential uses are
shown in Table 7.
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Chua 2A Lot Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 U2, Conditional Use Permit 74111
Source: Municipal Code Section 8.36.060
The Ordinance also restricts the hours of construction to hours of lesser noise sensitivity
with heavy equipment to not operate until 7 a.m, during the week and to not exceed 85 dB at
any residential property line (8.36.030.A.3). Noise standards are adjusted upward if
baseline levels already exceed any of these thresholds.
The project does not propose to change the existing use on the site. The project does not
propose to increase the number of people that presently attend the existing Buddhist
Temple. Thus, the project will not increase the level of noise that is generated by the
current activities and use of the Buddhist Temple. The noise levels of the proposed project
are anticipated to be the same as the existing Buddhist Temple. Therefore, the project will
not have a substantial permanent increase in the existing (ambient) noise levels on or
adjacent to the site. The noise generated by the project including cars starting, car doors
shutting, people talking and cars entering and leaving the site will be similar or the same as
the noise generated by the existing use. The noise generated by the project is not
anticipated to substantially increase the ambient noise level either on the site or the
immediate vicinity of the site. As a result, the project will have less than significant noise
impacts.
d) Less Than Significant Impact. The project will generate short-term noise during project
demolition of the existing site improvements and construct the new Buddhist Temple and
required site improvements. Figure 11 shows the typical range of construction equipment
noise during various construction phases. Because the site is relatively flat and does not
require substantial grading, project construction noise will be on the lower end of the noise
generation range. Maximum noise levels from the paving activities will likely be around 80
dB at 50 feet from the equipment. The City of Rosemead standard is 85 dB as a maximum.
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Table 7
Rosemead Noise Ordinance
Limits
(Exterior Noise for Residential Uses)
Noise Level Not to be
Exceeded
Maximum Allowable
7 AM to 10 PM
10 PM to 7 AM
Duration of Exceedance
(Daytime)
(Nighttime)
30 minutes /Hour
(1-50)
60 dB
45 dB
15 minutes /Hour
(1-25)
65 dB
50 dB
5 minutes /Hour
(1-8)
70 dB
55 dB
1 minute/Hour
(1-1)
75 dB
60 dB
Never
(Lmax)
80 dB
65 dB
Source: Municipal Code Section 8.36.060
The Ordinance also restricts the hours of construction to hours of lesser noise sensitivity
with heavy equipment to not operate until 7 a.m, during the week and to not exceed 85 dB at
any residential property line (8.36.030.A.3). Noise standards are adjusted upward if
baseline levels already exceed any of these thresholds.
The project does not propose to change the existing use on the site. The project does not
propose to increase the number of people that presently attend the existing Buddhist
Temple. Thus, the project will not increase the level of noise that is generated by the
current activities and use of the Buddhist Temple. The noise levels of the proposed project
are anticipated to be the same as the existing Buddhist Temple. Therefore, the project will
not have a substantial permanent increase in the existing (ambient) noise levels on or
adjacent to the site. The noise generated by the project including cars starting, car doors
shutting, people talking and cars entering and leaving the site will be similar or the same as
the noise generated by the existing use. The noise generated by the project is not
anticipated to substantially increase the ambient noise level either on the site or the
immediate vicinity of the site. As a result, the project will have less than significant noise
impacts.
d) Less Than Significant Impact. The project will generate short-term noise during project
demolition of the existing site improvements and construct the new Buddhist Temple and
required site improvements. Figure 11 shows the typical range of construction equipment
noise during various construction phases. Because the site is relatively flat and does not
require substantial grading, project construction noise will be on the lower end of the noise
generation range. Maximum noise levels from the paving activities will likely be around 80
dB at 50 feet from the equipment. The City of Rosemead standard is 85 dB as a maximum.
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D Phil Martin & Associates, Inc. BUDDHIST TEMPLE
A- Weighted Sound Level (dBA)At 50 Feet
Equipment 60 70 80 90 100 110
Compactor
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Fbller
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Front Loader
Backhoe
Tractor
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Truck
Concrete Mixer
Concrete Pump
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Crane (Movable)
Crane (Derrick)
— ^ i
Pump
j
Generator
Compressor
Pneumatic Wrench
Jackhammer
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Fbck Drill
Isle Drivers (Peak Levels)
Vibrator
Saw
60 70 80 90 100 110
LEGEND
Noise
Level
/fmnge` - Sources: "Handbook of Noise Control."
\i` by Cyril Hams, 1979
'Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment'
by Federal Transit Administration, 1995
Typical
Noise
Level
Source: Mestre Greve Associates
Figure 11
Construction Noise Levels
City of Rosemead Initial Studyl Mitigated Negative Declaration
Chun M 1-01 Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11.02, Zone Change 1142, Conditional Use Permit 11-01
The City noise standard must be met during all project construction at 50 feet from the
operation of the construction equipment. Residents adjacent to the site will not be subjected
to excessive construction noise. As required by the Municipal Code, all construction activity
will be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m, and prohibited on Sundays and major
holidays.
The noise that will be generated by the proposed Buddhist Temple will be similar to the
noise levels currently generated by the existing use. The noise levels generated by the
proposed Buddhist Temple are not anticipated to exceed the City's adopted 60 dB noise
standard. The estimated noise level with the movement of cars within the parking area is
estimated at 52 dB at the nearest residence. The cars will generate the same noise level
during departure, which is less than the adopted 60 dB significance threshold. In the case
of cars entering and leaving the site on Friday night, the noise from cars entering and
leaving the site at 10:30 p.m. could exceed the city's noise standard of 45 dB.
The City's Municipal Code, §8.36.060 sets forth noise level standards for sites adjacent to
residential areas at 60 dBA between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and 45 dBA between 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Municipal Code §86.36.030 limits construction activity to the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and excludes construction on Sunday
and Federal holidays. All construction activity on the site will be required to comply with the
City's Municipal Code, which is geared to reduce construction noise impacts to adjacent
residents to less than significant. As noted in c) above, the noise that will be generated
during brief periods when the parking area is in use will not cause a substantial periodic
noise level increase and impact adjacent land uses. The project will not generate
substantial temporary or periodic increases in the ambient noise level and impact
surrounding land uses.
e) No Impact. The closest airport is El Monte Airport, which is approximately 4 miles
northeast of the site. Operations at the El Monte Airport will not expose people attending
the project to excessive noise levels.
f) No Impact See response to "e)" above.
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Less Than
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With
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No
. Environmental Issues _
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Mitigation
Impact
Impact
3.12 Population and Housing
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g.,
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through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
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replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people
necessitating the construction of
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N
replacement housing elsewhere?
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Chua %A Lot Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1142, Zone Change 1142, Conditional Use Permit 11-01
3,12 POPULATION AND HOUSING
a) No Impact The project proposes to replace the existing Buddhist Temple with a new
building. Because the project is estimated to serve the same number of guests as
presently, it will not directly or indirectly induce a population growth in Rosemead. The
project will not impact the population of Rosemead.
b) No Impact. The proposed Buddhist Temple will provide housing for one resident, which
is the same as the current condition. The project will not displace any existing housing that
necessitates the construction of replacement housing.
c) No Impact As noted in "b)" above, the project will provide suitable replacement housing
for the resident that lives in the existing Buddhist Temple. No resident will be displaced by
the project.
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Potentially significant Less Than
Significant With significant
No
"Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact
Impact-.
3':13 Public Services
Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision
of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause slgnifioant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance'
objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire Protection? ❑ ❑ ®
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b) Police Protection? ❑ ❑ N
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c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑
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d) Parks? ❑ ❑ El
e) Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑
N
3.13 PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Less Than Significant Impact. Fire protection services are provided by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. Replacing the existing Buddhist Temple with a new building that
meets all applicable building and fire codes, which includes current fire protection measures,
could reduce the need for fire protection services in the future. The replacement of the
existing building with current building and fire protection measures would reduce the need
for fire protection services in the future compared to the existing building. As a result, the
project will not have a significant impact on the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
b) Less Than Significant Impact Police protection services are provided by the Los
Angeles County Sheriff Department. The project will maintain and not change the existing
use on the site. As a result, the project will not increase the number of calls for police
protection or significantly impact the level of service provided by the Los Angeles County
Sheriff Department. The project has a low potential for police service calls and as a result
will not significantly impact the Sheriff Department.
c) No Impact The project will not generate any students and will not impact any schools.
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Chun M Lot Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1102, Zone Change 11 -02, Conditional Use Permit 1401
d) No Impact. The project proposes to continue the existing use. The project will not
increase the use of any parks or create the need for new parks. The project will not impact
parks.
e) No Impact. There are no activities associated with the project that will require or need
public facilities or result in an impact to public facilities.
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Potentially
Significant
Less4han
Significant
-
Significant
With
Significant
No
Environmental Issues
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
Impact
3.14 Recreation
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is
a) Would the project increase the use of
substantial in relation to the existing traffic
existing neighborhood and regional parks or
load and capacity of the street system (i.e.,
other recreational facilities such that
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substantial physical deterioration of the
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
facility would occur or be accelerated?
intersections)?
b) Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities, which
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might have an adverse physical effect on
the environment?
3.14 RECREATION
a) No Impact. The proposed continued use of the site as a Buddhist Temple will not
increase the use of or impact existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational
facilities in Rosemead or other community in the area.
b) No Impact. As discussed in "a)" above, the project will not result the use or any existing
recreational facility. Therefore, the project will not require the construction of new
recreational facilities or the expansion of existing recreational facilities that could have a
physical effect on the environment. The project will not impact recreational facilities.
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- -
Potentially
Significant
Less Than
-
Significant
With
Significant No
Environmental Issues -
Impact
Mitigation
Impact Impact
3.1.5 Transportation /Traffic
Would the project:'
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is
substantial in relation to the existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system (i.e.,
result in a substantial increase in either the
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number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
City of Rosamund Initial Study) Mitigated Negative Declaration
Chun XA L01 Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, Conditional Use Permit 1401
3.15 TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC
a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project applicant anticipates that the same number
of people that attend the existing Buddhist Temple will attend the proposed Buddhist
Temple. As a result, the project is not anticipated to cause an increase in traffic or cause
congestion to the local circulation system. The project is estimated to generate
approximately 27 daily vehicle trips to Del Mar Avenue, which is the same number of daily
traffic as the existing project. Del Mar Avenue between Garvey Avenue to the north and the
southern city limits carries approximately 16,5955 daily traffic trips (northbound and
southbound). The estimated 27 daily vehicle trips to be generated by the project, which is
the same number of trips as currently exists, represents less than 0.16% of the daily traffic
on Del Mar Avenue between Garvey Avenue to the north and the southern city limits.
Because the project is not anticipated to generate more traffic than presently exists and the
27 daily vehicle trips is less than 0.16% of the daily traffic volume on Del Mar Avenue the
project is not anticipated to have a significant traffic impact to the local circulation system.
b) Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in "a)" above, the project is not anticipated
to increase the number of daily traffic trips that is generated by the existing Buddhist
Temple. As a result, the project will not cause any roadways or intersections to exceed,
either individually or cumulatively, their current level of service.
c) No Impact. There are no bus turnouts on Del Mar Avenue adjacent to the site that will be
removed or altered by the project. The project will not remove or eliminate any existing
public or private bicycle racks. As a result, the project will not conflict with adopted policies,
plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation such as bus turnouts or bicycle
racks.
d) No Impact. The project proposes to widen and improve the existing driveway at Del Mar
Avenue. The existing 12 foot wide driveway will be widened to twenty feet and meet City
standards. The wider driveway will improve ingress and egress to the site for both guests
and emergency vehicles. Because the new driveway must meet City standards it will not
5 Based on November 10, 2005 traffic counts.
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Impact
b)
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively,
a level of service standard established by
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county congestion management agency
for designated roads or highways?
c)
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programs supporting alternative
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transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)?
d)
Substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
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dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e)
Result in inadequate emergency access?
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f)
Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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3.15 TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC
a) Less Than Significant Impact. The project applicant anticipates that the same number
of people that attend the existing Buddhist Temple will attend the proposed Buddhist
Temple. As a result, the project is not anticipated to cause an increase in traffic or cause
congestion to the local circulation system. The project is estimated to generate
approximately 27 daily vehicle trips to Del Mar Avenue, which is the same number of daily
traffic as the existing project. Del Mar Avenue between Garvey Avenue to the north and the
southern city limits carries approximately 16,5955 daily traffic trips (northbound and
southbound). The estimated 27 daily vehicle trips to be generated by the project, which is
the same number of trips as currently exists, represents less than 0.16% of the daily traffic
on Del Mar Avenue between Garvey Avenue to the north and the southern city limits.
Because the project is not anticipated to generate more traffic than presently exists and the
27 daily vehicle trips is less than 0.16% of the daily traffic volume on Del Mar Avenue the
project is not anticipated to have a significant traffic impact to the local circulation system.
b) Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in "a)" above, the project is not anticipated
to increase the number of daily traffic trips that is generated by the existing Buddhist
Temple. As a result, the project will not cause any roadways or intersections to exceed,
either individually or cumulatively, their current level of service.
c) No Impact. There are no bus turnouts on Del Mar Avenue adjacent to the site that will be
removed or altered by the project. The project will not remove or eliminate any existing
public or private bicycle racks. As a result, the project will not conflict with adopted policies,
plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation such as bus turnouts or bicycle
racks.
d) No Impact. The project proposes to widen and improve the existing driveway at Del Mar
Avenue. The existing 12 foot wide driveway will be widened to twenty feet and meet City
standards. The wider driveway will improve ingress and egress to the site for both guests
and emergency vehicles. Because the new driveway must meet City standards it will not
5 Based on November 10, 2005 traffic counts.
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Chun XA LOT Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, Conditions] Use Permit 11 -01
include any curves or other design feature that will result in a dangerous intersection or
incompatible use at this location. The project does not propose any traffic access design
that will have a traffic hazard impact.
e) No Impact The existing twelve foot wide driveway will remain to provide access to the
site for emergency vehicles. The project will continue to provide adequate ingress and
egress for the police and fire departments and other emergency equipment at Del Mar
Avenue. The proposed driveway will meet City standards and improve site access. The
project site access does not pose any unique conditions that raise concerns for emergency
access, such as narrow, winding roads or dead -end streets. The proposed site plan was
reviewed and approved by the City's Traffic Engineer and the Los Angeles County Fire
Department to ensure that site access complies with all emergency access standards. The
project will not have any significant emergency access impacts.
D No Impact. The project proposes to provide 15 (14 standard parking and 1 handicap)
parking spaces which meets the number of parking spaces required for the project by the
Municipal Code. The 15 parking spaces will meet the parking needs of the Buddhist Temple
based on the size of the building, without the need for guests to park off -site on public
streets or private parking lots adjacent to the site. The project will provide the number of on-
site parking spaces required by the City and not have any significant parking impacts.
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Less Than
Potentially
Significant
Less Than
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With
Significant' No
Environmental Issues
Impact
Mitigation
Impact Impact
3.16
Utilities and Service Systems
Would the project.,
a)
Exceed wastewater treatment
requirements of the applicable Regional
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Water Quality Control Board?
b)
Require or result in the construction of
new water or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing
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facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c)
Require or result in the construction of
new storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
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construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d)
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to serve the project from existing
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entitlements and resources, or are new
or expanded entitlements needed?
e)
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wastewater treatment provider, which
serves or may serve the project that it
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adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand in addition to
the provider's existing commitments?
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Chua xA Lot Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -D2, Zone Change N -02, Conditional Use Permit 11-01
g) Comply with federal, state, and local
statutes and regulations related to solid ❑ ❑ ❑
waste?
3.16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
a) No Impact. The project will not exceed any wastewater treatment requirements of the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The project will be required to connect to
the public wastewater treatment system and will not generate a quantity or quality of
wastewater that will impact the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The project will not
impact wastewater treatment requirements.
b) No Impact The project does not propose to increase the number of people that will
attend the proposed Buddhist Temple. The project applicant anticipates the same number
of people will attend the new Buddhist Temple that attends the existing Buddhist Temple.
The project is not anticipated to significantly consume more water or generate more
wastewater than the existing condition. The project will be required to install State
mandated low flow water fixtures to minimize water consumption. Since the project is not
anticipated to consume more water or generate more wastewater than presently, the
construction of new or expanded water or wastewater facilities will not be required.
c) Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in the Hydrology and Water Quality Section
"a) ", the project is not anticipated to generate a quantity of surface water runoff that will
require the construction of new off -site storm drain or collection facilities. The runoff
generated by the project is anticipated to be similar to the same quantity by the existing use.
The project proposes to retain approximately 20.4% of the site as permeable surface to
allow rainfall to percolate and reduce surface water runoff. The project will continue to allow
surface water to percolate into the soil to minimize surface water runoff from the site. The
project will not have significant storm drain impacts.
d) Less Than Significant Impact Water will be consumed by the Temple resident and
guests and irrigate the 3,350 square feet of proposed landscaping. The amount of water
required by the project will be similar to the quantity of water consumed by the existing use.
The installation of low flow water fixtures as required by the State could actually reduce the
quantity of water that is currently consumed on -site. Overall, the project could reduce water
consumption compared to the existing condition. Therefore, the project will not have a
significant impact on the local water supply or require new or expanded water supplies.
e) Less Than Significant Impact, The project applicant anticipates the same number of
people that attend the Buddhist Temple with attend the proposed Temple. The project will
be required to install State mandated low -flow water fixtures to minimize water consumption.
The installation of State mandated low -flow water fixtures could reduce the amount of
wastewater that is generated from the site compared to the existing condition. Therefore,
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Environmental Issues -
impact:'
Mitigation
Impact Impact
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f) ed by a landfill with sufficient
permitted capacity to accommodate the
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g) Comply with federal, state, and local
statutes and regulations related to solid ❑ ❑ ❑
waste?
3.16 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
a) No Impact. The project will not exceed any wastewater treatment requirements of the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board. The project will be required to connect to
the public wastewater treatment system and will not generate a quantity or quality of
wastewater that will impact the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The project will not
impact wastewater treatment requirements.
b) No Impact The project does not propose to increase the number of people that will
attend the proposed Buddhist Temple. The project applicant anticipates the same number
of people will attend the new Buddhist Temple that attends the existing Buddhist Temple.
The project is not anticipated to significantly consume more water or generate more
wastewater than the existing condition. The project will be required to install State
mandated low flow water fixtures to minimize water consumption. Since the project is not
anticipated to consume more water or generate more wastewater than presently, the
construction of new or expanded water or wastewater facilities will not be required.
c) Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in the Hydrology and Water Quality Section
"a) ", the project is not anticipated to generate a quantity of surface water runoff that will
require the construction of new off -site storm drain or collection facilities. The runoff
generated by the project is anticipated to be similar to the same quantity by the existing use.
The project proposes to retain approximately 20.4% of the site as permeable surface to
allow rainfall to percolate and reduce surface water runoff. The project will continue to allow
surface water to percolate into the soil to minimize surface water runoff from the site. The
project will not have significant storm drain impacts.
d) Less Than Significant Impact Water will be consumed by the Temple resident and
guests and irrigate the 3,350 square feet of proposed landscaping. The amount of water
required by the project will be similar to the quantity of water consumed by the existing use.
The installation of low flow water fixtures as required by the State could actually reduce the
quantity of water that is currently consumed on -site. Overall, the project could reduce water
consumption compared to the existing condition. Therefore, the project will not have a
significant impact on the local water supply or require new or expanded water supplies.
e) Less Than Significant Impact, The project applicant anticipates the same number of
people that attend the Buddhist Temple with attend the proposed Temple. The project will
be required to install State mandated low -flow water fixtures to minimize water consumption.
The installation of State mandated low -flow water fixtures could reduce the amount of
wastewater that is generated from the site compared to the existing condition. Therefore,
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the project is not anticipated to generate more wastewater than is presently generated and
significantly impact the capacity of the local wastewater treatment plant.
0 Less Than Significant Impact. The project proposes the same use and intensity of use
as presently exist on the site. Therefore, the project will not generate more solid waste than
presently. The project will not have a significant solid waste impact. .
g) No Impact The project will comply with all applicable solid waste regulations and have
no solid waste regulation impact.
3.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) No Impact. As discussed in Section 3.4 of this document, the project will not have any
impacts to special status species, stream habitat, and wildlife dispersal and migration
because no rare or endangered plant or animals exist on the site. The project will not affect
the local, regional, or national populations or ranges of any plant or animal species and will
not threaten any plant communities because no native plants or animals exist on the
property. As discussed in Section 3.5, the project will not eliminate any examples of
California history or prehistory or substantially impact historical, archaeological, or
paleontological resources since none of these resources either exist or are suspected to
exist on the site. The project will not have any biological or cultural resource impacts.
M.
Less "Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
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Significant With Significant No
Environmental Issues
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact;
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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 or
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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 impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable'
means that the incremental effects of a
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project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects.)
c)
Does the project have environmental
effects, which will cause substantial
El El El
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
3.17 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) No Impact. As discussed in Section 3.4 of this document, the project will not have any
impacts to special status species, stream habitat, and wildlife dispersal and migration
because no rare or endangered plant or animals exist on the site. The project will not affect
the local, regional, or national populations or ranges of any plant or animal species and will
not threaten any plant communities because no native plants or animals exist on the
property. As discussed in Section 3.5, the project will not eliminate any examples of
California history or prehistory or substantially impact historical, archaeological, or
paleontological resources since none of these resources either exist or are suspected to
exist on the site. The project will not have any biological or cultural resource impacts.
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b) No Impact. There are no aspects of the project that have the potential to contribute to
cumulative hydrology (surface water runoff), water quality, air quality, noise, traffic, public
service or public utility impacts due to the small scale of the project. The project will not
have any cumulative considerable impacts.
c) No Impact There are no aspects of the project that will cause or expose people to
environmental effects. The replacement of the existing Buddhist Temple with a larger
building with the same use and same number of guests will not cause or have the potential
to cause any adverse effects either directly or indirectly on human beings.
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4.0 REFERENCES
1. City of Rosemead General Plan, November 24, 1987
2. City of Rosemead Municipal Code
3. Giroux Associates, Air Quality Impact Analysis, SCE Easement Parking, City of
Rosemead, California, July 18, 2008
4. OMB Electrical Engineers — Outdoor Lighting Study — Chua Xa Loi Buddhist
Temple
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