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CC - Item 3B - General Plan Amendment 11-02 Zone Change 11-02 and Modification 12-01 at 2751 Del Mar Avenue
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2012 SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 -02, ZONE CHANGE 11 -02 AND MODIFICATION 12 -01 2751 DEL MAR AVENUE SUMMARY Frank Nguyen and Hieu Ngoc Nguyen submitted applications requesting a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Change and a Modification of an existing Condition Use for the property addressed as 2751 Del Mar Avenue. 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). This item was presented to the Planning Commission for consideration on November 19, 2012. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission modified one condition of approval and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 12 -21, recommending that the City Council ADOPT Resolution 2012 -74 (Attachment "A ") and Ordinance No. 926 (Attachment "B "). The Conditions of Approval, Planning Commission Staff Report, and PC Resolution No. 12 -21 are attached as Attachments "C ", "D ", and "E ", respectively. Staff Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1. Conduct the noticed public hearing and receive public comment. 2. Adopt Resolution 2012 -74: "Modification 12 -01 ". 3. Introduce for First Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 926: "General Plan Amendment 11 -02 and Zone Change 11 -02" and to bring back Ordinance No. 926 to the meeting of January 8, 2013 for consideration of adoption. ITEM NCI. ,31� City Council Report December 11, 2012 Pace 2 of 11 BACKGROUND 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 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. City Council Report December 11, 2012 Page 3 of 11 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. 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 City Council Report December 11, 2012 Paoe 4 of 11 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. 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. City Council Report December 11, 2012 Pace 5 of 11 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. 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. City Council Report December 11, 2012 Paae 6 of 11 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. Lightin 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 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. City Council Report December 11, 2012 Page 7 of 11 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 Jet 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. 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. City Council Report December 11, 2012 Page 8 of 11 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. 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 City Council Report December 11, 2012 Page 9 of 11 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. A. 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. 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. 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. City Council Report December 11, 2012 Pape 10 of 11 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. 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 Council is inclined to approval this project, the Council must make findings of adequacy with the environmental assessment and approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 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. LEGAL REVIEW The attached Resolution No. 2012 -74 and Ordnance No. 926 have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Prepared by: A KL - k t�'Aa'o Gina Casillas Planning Technician Submitted by: �. Michelle Ramirez Community Development Director City Council Report December 11, 2012 Page 11 of 11 Attachments: A. Resolution 2012 -74 B. Ordinance 926 C. Conditions of Approval D. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated November 19, 2012 E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 12 -21 F. Site Plan G. Initial Study and Negative Declaration 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 not 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 November 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 November 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 F-AIIur *2n 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 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 FROM 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 ATTACHMENT B 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 November 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 November 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 11` 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 11` day of December, 2012, by the following vote: YES: NO: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Gloria Molleda, City Clerk City of Rosemead, California GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11 -02, ZONE CHANGE 11 -02 AND 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. ATTACHMENT C 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 3/4 ", 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. (Modified by Planning Commission on November 19, 2012) 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 3/ 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. ROSEMEAD 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. ATTACHMENT D Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 2 of 11 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 Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 3 of 11 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. Dual Land Use Designations Dual Zoning Designations Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 4 of 11 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. Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 5 of 11 Zone Chance 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. Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 6 of 11 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. Lightin 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 Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 7 of 11 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. Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Paoe 8 of 11 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. Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 9 of 11 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, Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 10 of 11 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: �"_W � Gina Casillas Planning Technician Subm E by:: M IAU ichelle Ramirez Community Development Director Planning Commission Meeting November 19, 2012 Page 11 of 11 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 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 Nguyen 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: ATTACHMENT E 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 not 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 designations and dual zoning designations 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: ENG, HERRERA, SACCARO RUIZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: HUNTER 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: ENG, HERRERA, SACCARO RUIZ NO: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: HUNTER Michelle Ramirez, Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gregory M. Murphy, Planning Commission Attorney Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION BUDDHIST TEMPLE 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 ATTACHMENT G 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 PAGE 1 .0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. ............................... 1 1.1 Purpose ............................................................................... ............................... 1 1 .2 Location ................................................................................ ..............................1 1.3 Project Description ............................................................... ............................... 1 1.4 Intended Use of This Document ........................................... ............................... 5 1.5 Environmental Setting .......................................................... ............................... 5 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST .................................................. ............................... 13 3.0 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION ................... ............................... 16 3.1 Aesthetics .......................................................................... ............................... 16 3.2 Agricultural Resources ....................................................... ............................... 20 3 .3 Air Quality .......................................................................... ............................... 21 3.4 Biological Resources .......................................................... ............................... 27 3.5 Cultural Resources ............................................................. ............................... 29 3.6 Geology and Soils .............................................................. ............................... 30 3.7 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ..................................... ............................... 31 3.8 Hydrology and Water Quality .............................................. ............................... 33 3 .9 Land Use ............................................................................ ............................... 36 3 .10 Mineral Resources ............................................................. ............................... 37 3.11 Noise .................................................................................... .............................38 3.12 Population and Housing ....................................................... .............................43 3.13 Public Services .................................................................. ............................... 44 3.14 Recreation ............................................................................ .............................45 3.15 Transportationf Traffic ........................................................... .............................45 3.16 Utilities and Service Systems ............................................. ............................... 47 3.17 Mandatory Findings of Significance .................................... ............................... 49 4 .0 REFERENCES.. ........................................................................................................... 61 Appendices Appendix A - Air Quality Impact Analysis Appendix B — Photometric Study Page 1 City of Rosemead Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Oedantion Chua " LOI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1103, Zone CNnge 11433, Conditional Use Permit 1"1 LIST of TABLES Table Page 1. South Coast Air Basin Emission Forecasts (Emissions (tons/day) . ............................... 22 2. Estimated Project Construction Equipment ................................... ............................... 23 3. Construction Activity Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions (poundstday) .................... 24 4. LST and Project Emissions ............................................................ ............................... 25 5. Human Reaction to Typical Vibration Levels .................................. ............................... 39 6. Vibration Levels from Project Construction Activities ..................... ............................... 40 7. Rosemead Noise Ordinance Limits (Exterior Noise for Residential Use) ...................... 41 Page a LIST of FIGURES Figure P. aue., 1 . Regional Location Map .................................................................... ............................... 2 2 . Local Vicinity Map ............................................................................ ............................... 3 3 . Aerial Photo ..................................................................................... ............................... 4 4 . Site Plan .......................................................................................... ............................... 6 5 . Floor Plan ......................................................................................... ..............................7 6 . Building Elevations ........................................................................... ..............................8 7 . Landscape Plan ............................................................................... ............................... 9 8 . Photos - On Site ............................................................................ ............................... 10 9. Photos- Surrounding Land Uses ................................................... ............................... 11 10 . Photometric Study ......................................................................... ............................... 19 11. Construction Equipment Noise Levels ........................................... ............................... 42 LIST of TABLES Table Page 1. South Coast Air Basin Emission Forecasts (Emissions (tons/day) . ............................... 22 2. Estimated Project Construction Equipment ................................... ............................... 23 3. Construction Activity Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions (poundstday) .................... 24 4. LST and Project Emissions ............................................................ ............................... 25 5. Human Reaction to Typical Vibration Levels .................................. ............................... 39 6. Vibration Levels from Project Construction Activities ..................... ............................... 40 7. Rosemead Noise Ordinance Limits (Exterior Noise for Residential Use) ...................... 41 Page a 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 Page ' • Phil Martin & Associates, Inc. BUDDHIST TEMPLE 4 c. 1; 1 Ro meed I 1 / 1 I 1 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 \ / 1 \/ 1 / \ 1 / 1 / 1 / I / t � P Source: Phil Martin & Associates, Inc. N ® Figure 1 Regional Location Map W gg �;. C d 2 1 e, i " ana(+ 3w3soti N - nn e W LLJ 6 i i Q :� w Wa1vN6 D mull, rvu•+• 5 5 'AY tw" B {• Nu - n ' AT L L `need" gg IN N aY t lMPll1 nr 31AYJ IwfIM . r 3_ z », t t w 'rir -� 1 1� N s @ . Imo.? _ F ¢. AT ) - )Srt/b N yrnre . r a fit » ra a. pnl8 l 1tl9Y9 NYS Fe , �'''- ti 'i t`; 78. 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M LOI Buddhist Temple - Genenal Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 1142, Conditional Use Permit 1101 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. I 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. Page 5 LU -j a. E LU F- E6 7 TIR IL ji w�l m 0 O Z LL rnd LL in ui -j (L n LU F- W : F ❑ co vi y to a N 2 CL ° o E ! y�i �.. 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Of N L `W O. 0 m of w E 0 0 L a m x N O N w 10 0 N Q C_ W L IL ai O N City of Rosemead Mal Study/ MlUgated Negative G am n CM M LGI BuddW Temple - General Plan Amendment 1142 Zone Mange 1143, Condltioml Uae Pe mN 1t I The land uses surrounding the site include the following North General Plan - Commercial Zoning - Parking (P) Land Use - Commercial Parking Lot South General Plan - Medium Density Residential Zoning - R -2 (Light Multiple Residential) Land Use - Residential East General Plan - Commercial Zoning - C -1 Land Use - Church and Commercial Uses West General Plan - Commercial Zoning - C -3 and R -2 Land Use - Commercial Parking Lot and residential Page 12 City of Rosemead Initial Btudyl Mitigated Negative Declaration CNua RA LOI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 42, Zone Change 11-03, Conditional Use Permit 1 W t 2.0 Environmental Checklist I Environmental Factors That Could Result in a Potentially Significant Irnpact 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 ❑ TransportationfTraffic ❑ 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. ® I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because 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. ❑ I 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 Page 13 Cgy M Rosemead Mal Study# MlBgated NryW VU Dedantlon Chw"LDS Buddhist TeMle - General Plan Rmendmem 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, Conditional Use PeemR 1191 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- speck 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. Page 14 City of Rosemead Initial Study' Mitigated Negative Declaration Chua " LOI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 4)2, Zone Change 1142, Conditional Use Permit 1401 9) The explanation of each issue should identify, 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. Page 15 CRy of Rosemead Initial Studyl MRlgated Regattas eedamUon CMn 2A LOI euJdldat Temple - General Plan Amendment 1142, tom Clungs 11 42, CondMonal Use Permg 1"I 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 project 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, http : //wewv.dot.ca.gov/ha /LandArch /scenic highways/ Page 16 - - - - - -� - - - Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact - Mitigation Impact Impact 3.1 Aesthetics Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic ❑ ❑ ❑ EI vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock 13 El ❑ outcroppings, and historic building within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its ❑ ❑ ® ❑ surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or ❑ ❑ ® ❑ nighttime views in the area? 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 project 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, http : //wewv.dot.ca.gov/ha /LandArch /scenic highways/ Page 16 City of Rosemead Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Oedi nation Chua X LOI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1"2, Zone Change 11-02, Conditional Use Permit 1e01 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 Page 17 City of Rosemead Initial Study( Mitigated Negative Deolamtlon Chua EA LDI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1102, Zone Change 1141, Conditional Use Permit 1101 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. 1 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 Page 1B uj —j (L 2 W F— ca ui O ES C Q YY A ; ; ; ; ; m; .2 ; ; �; A A A .3 .3 A .2 A A A a �l Z .2 .4 Z 9 : j . v . 1 A A A A Al A . • . 1 x 2 �3 .2 A ,l . z A �l 12 .1 .2 A A D A A �l .9 in .2 .2 .1 .0 E a o; .2 .3 i .2 E .1 .2 LL O O city of Rosemead Mal StudW MUlgstad Negative OecLraUon Chu U LCI a dhist Towle - Gel,enl Pion Amendment 11 42, tom Clnnge 1142, Conditional Use Pe and 1 U1 may be generated by the Buddhist Temple to residents in second story residences with windows that face the site. Some glare from the site could also be generated and impact motorists and pedestrians on Del Mar Avenue. The proposed Buddhist Temple does not include any large windows that could generate glare and impact adjacent land uses or Temple guests. The project is not anticipated to generate glare that will significantly impact adjacent residents, pedestrians, or motorists on Del Mar Avenue. T191II11111A t7_1111111.1 *1i1I1:Z�� a) No Impact. The project site is developed with an existing Buddhist Temple. There are no agricultural uses on the site or within the vicinity of the site. The California State Department of Conservation was contacted to determine the California State Important Farmlands Map designation for the site. The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) considers the City of Rosemead an urban area. Therefore, none of the soils have been mapped and the NRCS has no plans to map the soil in the future. Therefore, the site has no farmland designation. Because there are no agricultural uses on or in close proximity to the site the project will not impact existing farmland. b) No Impact The project site is not zoned for agricultural use and the project applicant is not requesting a zone change to allow agriculture use on the site. Because the site and the surrounding properties are in urban uses and not used for agriculture, none of the properties are in a Williamson Act contract. The project will not have a conflict or impact any agricultural use or land that is in a Williamson Act contract. c) No Impact None of the proposed activities could result in or encourage the conversion of agricultural uses to non - agricultural uses since there are no agricultural uses either on or adjacent to the site. Page 20 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant with Significant No Environmen Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.2 Agricultural Resources In determining whether impacts to agricultural, resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland ❑ ❑ ❑ Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural El El El use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or E] ❑ E] nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? T191II11111A t7_1111111.1 *1i1I1:Z�� a) No Impact. The project site is developed with an existing Buddhist Temple. There are no agricultural uses on the site or within the vicinity of the site. The California State Department of Conservation was contacted to determine the California State Important Farmlands Map designation for the site. The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) considers the City of Rosemead an urban area. Therefore, none of the soils have been mapped and the NRCS has no plans to map the soil in the future. Therefore, the site has no farmland designation. Because there are no agricultural uses on or in close proximity to the site the project will not impact existing farmland. b) No Impact The project site is not zoned for agricultural use and the project applicant is not requesting a zone change to allow agriculture use on the site. Because the site and the surrounding properties are in urban uses and not used for agriculture, none of the properties are in a Williamson Act contract. The project will not have a conflict or impact any agricultural use or land that is in a Williamson Act contract. c) No Impact None of the proposed activities could result in or encourage the conversion of agricultural uses to non - agricultural uses since there are no agricultural uses either on or adjacent to the site. Page 20 City of Rosemead Initial Studyl Mitigated NegaWe Oedaration Ctwa XA Lot Buddhist Temple General Plan Amendment 11 -t1; Zone Change 11L2,Conditional Use Permit 1"I 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. Page 21 Less Than Potentially. Significant Less Than Significant With Significant -No- Environmentallssues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.3 Air Quality Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of L1 11 I� the applicable air quality Ian? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ p rojected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air ❑ ❑ ® ❑ quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial El L1 ollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a _ _ El L1 © El substantial number of people? 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. Page 21 City of Rosemead InNal St.dyl Mitigated Negative Declaration Claus U L01 Buddhist Temple - General Plan MrtndmeM 1142, Zone CMNe 1143, CondRlonal Use Perenit IU1 Table 1 South Coast Air Basin Emissions Forecasts (Emissions in Tons /Dav) Pollutant 2005 2010 2015 2020 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 3 2005 Base Year. b 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 Page 22 City of Rosemead Initial Study( Mitigated Negative tiedaration Chua U LOI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1142 Zone Change 1142, Conditional Use Permit 1101 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 CalEEMod 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 CalEEMod 2011.1.1 computer model was used to calculate emissions from the indicated default prototype construction equipment fleet and schedule anticipated by CaIEEMod. The CalEEMod 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 Tractor /Loader /Backhoe Utilizing the above construction equipment inventory, the following worst case daily emissions were calculated by CalEEMod and shown in Table 3. As shown, the peak daily construction activity emissions will be below SCAQMD CEQA thresholds. Page 23 City of Rosemead Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Gedarahon China " L01 Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 42, Zone Change 11 42, Conditional Use Permit 1W Table 3 Construction Activity Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds /day) Maximal Construction Emissions ROG NOx CO S0 2 PM -10 PM -2.5 CO, (e) Unt - nifigated 11.6 IN 11.1 0.0 2.0 1.5 1,962.6 Mitigate 11.6 16.3 11.1 1 0.0 1 1.5 1.2 1,962.6 SCAQMD Thresholds 75 100 1 550 150 150 T 55 1 - Source: CalEEMod.2011 1.1 output 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 exceedanoe 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. Page 24 City of Rosemead InNat Study) Mitigated Negative Dedaration Chum U L01 Buddhist Te, le. General Plan Amendment 11 42, Zone Change 11 4; CondiUOnal Use Permi11101 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 5 3 Maximum On -Site Emissions Demolition 10 14 1 1 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 SCAOMD 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. Page 25 City of RosemesE hJaal show MRlaaleE Neaafl"e Geelanaflon Clam %l1 LCI BWAhlst Temple - General Plan A n4mm1114Z Zone C qo 1143. CofWMlaul Use Puma 1 W1 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 SB97, 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) CO 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 CO 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 CO is 3.4 metric tons per year. The GHG impacts from the project construction activities are considered less than significant. Page 26 City of Rosemead Initial Studp Mitigated Negative Declaration Dhua U LGI Buddhist Te0 Ple General Plan Amendment 1402, Zone Ctungs 1142, Conditional Use Permit 14-01 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. The odor impacts of the project will be short term and less than significant. Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact. 3.4 Biological Resources Would the nroiect: 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 Page 27 City of Rosemead Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Dedaratlon Chua %A 1_01 Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 42, CondlOmnal Use Permit 11 -01 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. Page 28 Less Than - Potentially Significant Less Than Significant with Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact. Impact b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional El ❑ 1:1 plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of -- - - - - -- - -- any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native ❑ ❑ ❑ resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, El ❑ El such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other ❑ ❑ ❑ approved local, regional, or slate habitat 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. Page 28 City of Rosemead Initial Studyl Mitigated Negative Oeelaration Chua"Lot auddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11.02, Zone Change 11-02, Conditional Use Permit 11 -01 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. 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 CEQA 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 Page 29 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than - Significant - With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.5 Cultural Resources Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as ❑ ❑ ❑ defined in 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource ❑ ❑ ❑ pursuant to § 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique ❑ ❑ ❑ IN g eologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those El 11 a interred outside of formal cemeteries? 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 CEQA 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 Page 29 City a Rosenroa0 Mal SwdW M109d NegOw DedaMon CMa M La BWdhlet Tenple. General Plan M,e imi t 1142 Zan. Ct nae 1142 Condiearul Use Puma 1101 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. e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative wastewater disposal systems ❑ ❑ ❑ Z where sewers are not available for the 3.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 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. Page 30 -' - Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environm Iss I Mitigation Impact Impact 3.6 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, as delineated on the most recent Alquist - Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for C) El ® E] the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ N ❑ iii) Seismic - related ground failure, ❑ ❑ ® Cl liquefaction? iv) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ N b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss El 13 C] of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project and potentially result ❑ ❑ ❑ Z in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 -1 -B of the Uniform Building Code El El El (1994), creating substantial risks to fife or e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative wastewater disposal systems ❑ ❑ ❑ Z where sewers are not available for the 3.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS 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. Page 30 City of Rosemead Initial Study' Mitigated Negative OeGZnllon CO a M LOI Buddhist Temple. General Plan Amendment 1143, Zone Clunge 1143, Conditional Use Permit 1Y01 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. Page 31 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.7 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions ❑ ❑ ❑ involving the likely release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, El E] El substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Page 31 eiIyci Rosamead ln+tl -1 Studµ rntlgated Nl,ctive Dedcatlon Chua xF LCI Bu2dnist Torrgle - General Plan um ^eNra nt 11 -02, Zone Chuoge 11A2, C:m C tloo al Uso Permit 11 -.',1 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 Page 32 Less Than _ Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No En vironmental Issues Imp act Mitigation Impact Impact d) Be located within one - quarter mile of a l facility that might reasonably be anticipated to emit hazardous emissions or handle _ ❑ ❑ Ll El hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances or waste? e) 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Department of Health Services in a current 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? _ f) Be located on land that is, or can be made, sufficiently free of hazardous materials so 1:1 El 11 as to be suitable for development and use as a school? g) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public ❑ ❑ ❑ airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? h) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety 11 ❑ E] hazard for people residing or working in the project area? 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 Page 32 Buddhist Temple, the project will not be impacted one quarter mile of the site. e) No Impact The project site The site has been developed waste site in the past. any known hazardous materials within a former or current hazardous waste site. and has not been used as a hazardous 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 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant with Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.8 Hydrology and Water Quality Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or ❑ ❑ ® El 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 ❑ ❑ ® ❑ production rate of pre- existing nearby wells 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, El El ® El a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off- site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or ❑ ❑ ® ❑ amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off - site? GIy o: 2e5eo.es0 .m,,alS1 id ➢igh(a Ne2a tFm D, dI,t: I r, Cpao X- L01 E'.itl[ r"'t iccyaa - ("eneral Plan Nnundment 11-02 Zone Chin, 11 -02 Contl%t ."..I Usn PCnnl, 11.01 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. Page 34 Less Than �.s Potentially Significant Significant With Less Than Significant No c r j TIr00 `_ Impact Mitigation Impact Impac e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or ❑ ❑ iJ ❑ provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water 1:1 El 1:1 quality? g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood ❑ El Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect ❑ ❑ ❑ flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving E] 1:1 1-1 flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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. Page 34 City of Rosemead Inldal Studyf Mitigated Negatlae DatlaraUOn Chua %A LOI Buddhist Temple. General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 -02, Conditional Use Permit 11-01 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 3 /A 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 '/a of an inch of rainfall will be retained on -site and quantities greater than '/a 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. f) 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 3 /A 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. Page City of Rosemead Initlal Studyl Mitigated Negative Detlaratlon COua M LOI Buddhist Temple. Oeneal Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11-02, Conditional Use Permit 1401 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. -- Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.9 Land Use and Planning Would the project: a) Physically divide an established ❑ ❑ ❑ E community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, ❑ ❑ E ❑ local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community's ❑ ❑ ❑ E conservation plan? 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 ' Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel No. 601410001C, Revised July 6, 1996. Page 36 City of Rosemead Whitt Studyl Mitigated Negative Oetlantion Chu. M Lot Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 1L02, Zone Change 114)2, Conditional Use Permit 1441 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 any zones 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 -4". 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 Il, Los Angeles County. Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, 1994. ' MRZ -4 — There is insufficient data to assign any other MRZ designation. Page 37 -Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.10 Mineral Resources Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to ❑ ❑ ❑ the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral resource recovery site ❑ ❑ E] delineated on a local general plan, specific 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 -4". 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 Il, Los Angeles County. Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, 1994. ' MRZ -4 — There is insufficient data to assign any other MRZ designation. Page 37 Chy of Rosemead Ionia( Study/ MNgated Negaave Ndantlon Chas xl11.016uEtlNSI Temple - General Plan nnrndmeat 1142 Zone CNnge 11 42, Condhlonal Use PennR 11-01 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 Page 38 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No _ .Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation impact Impa ct' 3.11 Noise Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or ❑ ❑ ® ❑ noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground bome vibration or ground ❑ ❑ ® ❑ bome noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity ❑ ❑ ® ❑ above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity ❑ ❑ IN ❑ above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the ❑ ❑ ❑ project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people ❑ ❑ residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? 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 Page 38 City of Rosemead Initial Study( Mitigated Negative Declaration Circa" LOI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 42. Conditional Use Permit 1401 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 anyllype 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 p eople 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 p lastered 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 Page 39 City of Rosemead Mal Study Mllleated NegtlW Oetlaratlen Chua M La B WdNSt Teryle . Ge Ml Plan Amend —,d 1142 Zelle CMnye 114; CoM 0=1 the Pe ft 11-01 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. Page 40 Approximate Approximate Approximate Approximate Velocity Level @ RMS Velocity Velocity Level @ RMS Velocity @ 100 Feet @ 100 Feet Equipment 25 Fee VdB 25 Feet (in/sec.)Vd6 in/sec. Small bulldozer 58 0.003 46 0.0001 Jackhammer 79 1 0.035 67 0.0011 FTA criteria 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. Page 40 City of Rosemead Initial Stua19 Mitigated Negative Deelaration cede " Lot BuddMSt Temple - General Plan Ameno nvmt 11-02, Zone COange 1"2, Conditional Use Permit 11-01 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 (L25) 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. Page 41 Phil Martin 6 Associates, Inc. BUDDHIST TEMPLE A- Weighted Sound Level (d BA) At 50 Feet Equipment 60 70 80 90 100 110 Compactor Noise j Level /Fbnae` Fbller `/ / by Cyril Harris, 1979 Transit Noise and vibration Impact Assessment' Front Loader by Federal Transit Administration, 1995 Typical Noise Badchoe Level .., Tractor Grader ��— Scraper Paver Truck Concrete Mixer Concrete Pump Crane (Movable) Crane (Derrick) Pump Generator Compressor Pneumatic Wrench Jackhammer Fbck Drill Pile Drivers (Peak Levels) Vibrator — Saw 60 70 80 90 100 110 LEGEND Noise Level /Fbnae` Sources "Handbookof Noise Control." `/ / by Cyril Harris, 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 Study) Mitigated Negative Gedaratlon Chua"LGI Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 1142, Conditional Use Permit 1401 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. Page 43 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact 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., ❑ ❑ ❑ through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of ❑ ❑ ❑ replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people necessitating the construction of ❑ ❑ ❑ replacement housing elsewhere? Page 43 City of Rosemead Initial Study) Mitigated Negative Declaration Chua " LDI Budd hilt Temple - General Plan Amendment 1102, Zone Change 11 d2, Conditional Use Permit 1"1 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. Less Than 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 significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire Protection? ❑ ❑ _® ❑ b) Police Protection? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ c) Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ e) Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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. Page 44 city of Rosemead initial Btudyl Mitigated Negative Dedaratlon Chua % 1.01 Buddhist Temple General Plan Amendment 11.0; Zone Cnange 11.01, conditional Use Permit 1101 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. 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. Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.15 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 ❑ ❑ ® ❑ number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? Page 45 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than _ Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues - - Impact - Mitigation Impact Impact 3.14 Recreation a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that ❑ ❑ ❑ substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which ❑ ❑ ❑ 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. Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.15 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 ❑ ❑ ® ❑ number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? Page 45 City of Rosemead lnieal Study' MlUgeted Nepatlee DedaraUnn Clwa" 1-01 Buddhist Teeple - General Plan Amendment 1143, Zone Ciunge 1143, CondRlonal Use Permit 11-01 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 16,595 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. Page 46 s � s Se.. 167 m ct _a.,� melita�taa .: =m m b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by F-1 E] ® ❑ the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative L1 ❑ ❑ transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or El ❑ El dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ Zi f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 16,595 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. Page 46 City of Rosemead Initial St.d,# Mitigated Neptive Oetlantion Clive, M LOI Baddh]St Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11 42, Conditional 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. f) 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. Page 47 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing ❑ ❑ ❑ 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 ❑ ❑ ® ❑ construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing 1:1 L1 ® El and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it El El ® 11 has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Page 47 City of Rosemead Initial atudyf Mitigated Negative Dedaration Chua " Lot Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 11A2, Conditional Use Permit 1401 - - Less Than - - Potentially Significant- Less Than Significant - With Significant No - Environmental Issues - Impact - anon Impact Impact - f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the ❑ ❑ ® ❑ project's solid waste disposal needs? 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 conned 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, Page 48 City of Rosemead Initial Study) Mitigated Negative Bedaration Chua XA Lot Buddhist Temple . General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Cliange 11L2, Conditional Use Permit 1M1 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. Less Than _ Potentially .Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Environmental Issues Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 3.17 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 ❑ ❑ ❑ El 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 E) El El 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 0 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. Page 49 City of Rosemead Initial Studyf Mitigated Negative Dodaratlon China " 1.016uddhlst Temple - General Plan Amendment 11A2, Zone Change 1102, Conditional Use Permit 1401 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. Page 50 City of Rosemead Initial Sludyl Mitigated Negative G claralloo Chua M L01 Buddhist Temple - General Plan Amendment 11 -02, Zone Change 1143, Conditional Use Permlt 11401 4.0 REFERENCES City of Rosemead General Plan, November 24, 1987 City of Rosemead Municipal Code Giroux Associates, Air Quality Impact Analysis, SCE Easement Parking, City of Rosemead, California, July 18, 2008 OMB Electrical Engineers — Outdoor Lighting Study — Chua Xa Loi Buddhist Temple Page 51