PC - 2002 - 40 - Approving General Plan Amendment 02-01; Zone Change 02-215; and Conditional Use Permit 02-863 for the Amendment of the General Plan Land Use Designation from Public Facilities to Mixed Use, and Zone Change from C-3 and R-2 to M-19 0
PC RESOLUTION 02 -40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY 01 LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 02 -01; ZONE CIIANGE 02-
215; AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -863 FOR THE AMENDMENT
OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC
FACILITIES TO MIXED USE INDUSTRIAL /COMMERCIAL, AND FOR
THE ZONE CHANGE FROM C -3 (MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) AND R -2
(LIGIIT MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO M -1 (LIGHT
MANUFACTURING) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MINI - STORAGE
AND COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, TO BE LOCATED AT
2401 PINE STREET/ 2447 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD IN THE C -3
(MEDIUM COMMERCIAL) ZONE AND R -2 (LIGIIT MULTIPLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE. (APN: 5284 -006- 800, -802,- 803, - 805; 5284 -012 -801).
WHEREAS, Mr. Rick Meaglia, representing Park Edison LLC, 688 W. Foothill Blvd.,
Monrovia, CA 91016, tiled an application requesting a general plan amendment from Public
Facilities to Mixed Use: Industrial/ Commercial, a zone change from the C -3 "Medium
Commercial" and R -2 "Light Multiple Family Residential" to the M -1 "Light Manufacturing"
zone for the development of a mini- storage and industrial complex for property located at 2401
Pine Street and 2447 San Gabriel Boulevard on February 6, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's General Plan designates the subject property for Public Facilities
uses; and
WHEREAS, Rosemead's Zoning Map designates the site for C -3; Medium Commercial
and R -2; Light Multiple Family Residential uses; and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.116 and 17.120 of the Rosemead Municipal Code set forth
procedures and requirements for zone changes and amendments; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112 set forth procedures and requirements for conditional use
permits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead has an adopted General Plan, zoning ordinance, and
map including specific development standards to control development; and
WHEREAS, the General ]'tan Amendment 02 -01 would designate the subject property
"Mixed Use: Industrial/ Commercial" allowing for the development of an industrial complex and
mini- storage; and
WIIEREAS, 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, on June 6, 2002, an initial study for the proposed zone change and general
plan amendment was completed finding that the proposed project could not have a significant
effect on the environment, a negative declaration was prepared; and
WHEREAS, Oil June 20, 2002, notices were posted in 10 public locations and 43 notices
were sent to property owners within a 3001foot radius from the subject property specifying the
public comment period and the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65091(a)(3); and
WHEREAS, oil Augrist 5; 2002, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
receive testirliony relative to Gencral 'Plan Amendment 02 -02, Zone Change 02 -215 and
Conditional Use Permit 02 -863; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all testimony presented
to make the following determination.'
NOW, 'I'llEREFORE, 13E IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Rosemead as follows:
Section 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that a Negative
Declaration shall be adopted for General Plan Amendment 02 -01, Zone Change 02 -215, and
Conditional Use Permit 02 -863. An initial study was completed to analyze potential
environmental impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This study
analyzes the potential environmental impacts that could be created from the proposed amendment.
The study was sent to all responsible agencies, and noticed in 10 public locations, soliciting
comments for a 30 -day period prior to the Planning Commission hearing. This study found that
there would be no potential significant environmental impacts. The initial study for General Plan
Amendment 02 -01, Zone Change 02 -215 and Conditional Use Permit 02 -863 are attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that
changing the land use designation to Mixed Use: Industrial/ Commercial and placing the property
in the M -1: Light Manufacturing zone is in the best interest of the public necessity and general
welfare, and good city planning practice dictates and supports the proposed zone change and
general plan amendment. The change to the Planned Development Zone will provide a superior
level of planning and protection to the quality and character of the proposed area.
Section 3 . The Planning Commission FURTHER FINDS AND DETERMINES that Zone
Change 02 -215 and Zone Change 02 -01 is consistent with the Rosemead General Plan as follows:
A. Land Use General Plan Amendment 02 -01 consists of amending the existing land use
designation from "Public Facilities" to "Mixed Use: industrial/ Commercial". This
amendment will allow for this commercial/ industrial development to be compatible with
the area designated as "Commercial ".
B. Circulation: The development is located at San Gabriel Boulevard, a major arterial road.
The design of the proposed development allows for adequate access and circulation.
Access is provided on San Gabriel Boulevard as well as Pine Street and Fallingleaf
Avenue. No significant increase in traffic is anticipated .
C. Housing Although the portion,of this site to be developed as a mini- storage is currently
zoned R -2; Light.Multiple Residential, the proposed use will not deplete available land for
housing. Because'of the overhead electrical transmission lines throughout the right of
way Southern Calif. Edison will' not allow, habitable structures to be constructed
underneath them.
D. Resource Mana einenl: The Edison right of way that traverses the entire length of the City
from north to south is one of the few open space areas with the City borders.
However, this site, as well as most of the other Edison right of way sites throughout the
City, is not accessible to families for recreational uses. It is generally a private business
that locates beneath the power lines. in many cases this tenant is a wholesale nursery. The
applicant has provided extensive landscaping on the proposed site and the project will not
have any negative impacts on air or water quality in the City.
E. Noise: This development will not generate any significant noise levels for the surrounding
area. An initial study was completed and-.its findings have determined that this
development could not have a significant effect on the environment.
F. Public Safety The Fire and Sheriff Departments have reviewed the proposed plans: The
site is not in any special study zones. The entire City of Rosemead is free from any flood
hazard designations.
Section 4. The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES that the
facts do exist to justify approving Conditional Use Permit 02 -863, according to the Criteria of
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Chapters 17.112.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
A. The establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed use so applied for will
not, under circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety,
peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working the
neighborhood thereof':
FINDING: The property owner plans to intensify the existing land with the construction
of an industrial complex and mini- storage development. This site will be operated in
accordance with applicable City regulations, and is in conformity with the development in
and around the project site.
B. 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
property and improvements in the neighborhood;
FINDING: An initial study was prepared for the proposed development to evaluate the
potential for negative impacts to this site as a result of this project. No potential
significant negative inliacts were found and a Negative Declaration had been prepared.
All tenants will be extensively reviewed by the Planning Department prior to occupancy.
C. Tile 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 proposed project is consistent with other developments on San Gabriel
Boulevard and in the general vicinity of the subject property. The proposed development
has been reviewed for negative impacts to noise, air, traffic, pollution, recreation, land
use, etc., and was found to have no significant detrimental impacts. The proposed
development is in conformance with the General Plan acid Zoning regulations for that area.
Section 5 . The Planning Commission HEREBY RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of Zone
Change 02 -215, amending Rosemead Zoning map land use designation from C -3; "Medium
Commercial" and R -2; "Light Multiple Family Residential" to M -l; "Light Manufacturing ", and
approving General Plan Amendment 02 -01, amending the General Plan land use designation from
"Public Facilities" to "Mixed Use: industrial/ Commercial ", for property located at 2401 Pine
Street and 2447 San Gabriel Boulevard, (APN: 5284- 006 -800,- 802,- 803, - 805, 5284 -012 -801),
pending City Council approval. General Plan Amendment 02 -01 is approved subject to the
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 6 . This action shall become final and effective ten (10) days after this decision by
the Planning Commission, unless within such time a written appeal is filed with the City Clerk for
consideration by the Rosemead City Council as provided in Article IX - Planning and Zoning of
the Rosemead Municipal Code.
Section 7. This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning Commission on
August 5, 2002, by the following vote:
YES: ALARCON, ORTIZ, BREEN, HERRERA
NO: NONE
ABSEMC .N(;Ail; 4-0)
ABSTAIN: NONE
Section 8 . The secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall transmit
PC Resolution No. 02-40
GPA 02 -02, ZC 02 -215, CUP 02 -863 -
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copies of same to the applicant and Rosemead City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 2002
Duc Loi, Chairman-Y "�.'-� -'
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CERTIFICATION
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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 the 19th day of August,
2002, by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:,
ABSTAIN:
Bradfo4Wi Vloel'fison., cretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 02 -01
ZONE CHANGE 02 -215
CONDITIONAL USE 1TAIMIT 02 -863
2447 San Gabriel Boulevard/ 2401 Pine Street
CONDFHONS 01 APPROVAL
July 15, 2002
1. Conditional Use Permit 02 -863, General Plan Amendment 02 -01, and Zone Change 02 -215
are approved to amend the land use designation from "Public Facilities" to "Mixed Use
Industrial /Commercial' and change the zone from "R -2: Light Multi- Family Residential' and
"C -3: Medium Commercial" to "M -1: Light Manufacturing ", for the development of mini -
storage facility and an indusu ial complex to be developed in accordance with the plan marked
Exhibits "B" and "C" and submitted colored elevations and color and material sample boards.
Any revisions to the approved plans must be resubmitted for review and approval by the
Planning Department.
2. Approval shall not take efTect for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the City of
Rosemead an affidavit stating that they are aware of and accept all of the conditions set forth
in the letter of approval and this list of conditions.
3. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to the approved use
including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, SherifTand Health Departments.
4. Building permits will not be issued in connection with any project until such time as all plan
check fees, and all other applicable fees are paid in full.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, all fees payable under State Law shall be paid.
6. The hours of construction shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday. No
construction shall take place on Sundays or on any legal holidays without prior approval by
the City.
7. Planning statf'shall have access to the subject property at any time during construction to
monitor progress.
8. The conditions . listed on this Exhibit "A"
shall be copied directly onto development plans submitted to the Planning and Building
Departments for review.
9. Occupancy will not be granted until all improvements required by this.approval have been
completed, inspected, and approved by the appropriate department(s).
10. Driveways and parking at shall be surfaced and improved with Portland concrete cement
as shown on Exhibit 13 - ; and thereafter maintained in good serviceable condition.
11. Prior to issuance of Building permits, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Department I'm review, reflecting preliiiiinary approval of landscape /site plan,
commonly referred lo'as Exhibit 13. lrrigalion plan shall include automatic timers and
moisture sensors. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed and completed priorto final
Planning Department approval.
12. A permanent maintenance program of all landscaping shall be provided insuring regular
irrigation, fertilization and weed abatement.
13. The applicant shall submit a sign program flx the proposed development, showing both
individual signage and monument signs, to the Planning Director for review and approval.
Submittal of this sign program must be prior to final inspection and approval of the site.
14. All ground level mechanical/utility equipment (including meters, back flow preservation
devices, Fire valves, A/C condensers, furnaces and other e(juipment) shall be located away
from public view or adequately screened by landscaping or screening walls so as not to be
seen from the public right -of way. Said screening shall be approved by the Director of
Planning before installation.
15. No portion of the lot, outside of the building, shall be used for storage of any type, unless
designated and approved by the Director of Planning. All trash and debris shall be contained
within approved trash enclosure(s).
16. There shall be no outside storage of vehicles, vehicle parts, equipment or trailers. All trash
and debris shall be contained within a trash enclosure.
17. All roof top appurtenances and equipment shall adequately be screened from view to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
18. The property shall be graded to drain to the street, but in no case shall such drainage be
allowed to sheet flow across public sidewalk. A grading and /or drainage plan shall be
prepared, submitted to and approved by the Building Official, and such grading and drainage
shall take place in accordance with such approved plan.
19. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least 4" tall with a mininnrm character width of
1/4 ", contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's level from the street. Materials, colors,
location and size of such address numbers shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior
to installation.
20. Window signage area shall be limited to a maxinunh of 15% of the window and door area.
Applicant shall remove that signage which exceeds the 1 coverage area.
21. Applicant shall obtain a public works permit for all work in or adjacent to the public
right -of -way.
22. Applicant shall install l and complete all necessary public improvements, including but not
limited to street, Curtis, gutters,, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and storm drains, alongtheentire
,streetfrontage,ofthe development site as required by the Director of Planning.
23. All utilities shall be placed underground including facilities and wires for the supply and
.distribution ofelecoical ener,y, telephone, cable television etc. The underground conversion
Of these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning.
24. All requirencnts of the Building and Safety Department and Planning Department shall be
complied with prior to the final approval of the proposed construction.
29. All trash, rubbish, and garbage receptacles shall be regularly cleaned, inspected, and
maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
30. 'file site shall be maintained in a gratliti -free state. Any new graffiti shall be removed within
twenty -four (24) boors. A 24 -hour, Graffiti Hotline can be called at (626) 307 -0463 for
assistance.
31. 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.
32. Adequale lighting shall be provided in the vehicle parking area. A detailed lighting plan shall
be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. All exterior lighting shall
be directed away from adjacent properties and shielded on all sides.
33. ]'be parking area, including handicapped spaces, shall be paved and re- painted periodically to
City standards to the satisfaction of the Planning Department_ In accordance with Chapter
17.84 ofthc Rosemead Municipal Code, all designated parking venues shall be striped. Such
striping shall be maintained in a clear, visible, and orderly manner.
34. Pursuant to California Vehicle;Code Section § 22261.8, at least two (2) percent of the
required parking stalls shall be designated for handicap space. A letter by the property owner
shall be given to the city authorizing enforcement.
35. The numbers of the address signs shall be at least six (6) inches tall with a minimum character
width of inches contrasting in color and easily visible at driver's street level. The location,
color, and size of such 'sign's shall be subject to the planning director's approval'
36. The parking space markers — including double striping, wheel stops, and handicapped - -shall
be repainted periodically to cite standards and to the satisfaction of the planning department.
37. The applicant shall keep the electrical and mechanical equipment and /or emergency exits free
of any debris, storage, furniture, etc and maintain a minimum clearance of five (5) feet.
38. No R.V. or other outside vehicle storage shall be allowed with either facility.
39. Prior to issuance of permits, a wall /fencing plan shall be submitted which shall include the
installation of decorative block walls where deemed appropriate throughout the perimeter
Property lines.
40. In the event that the operation of any part of these facilities should result in annoyance or
injury to adjacent property owners, the conditions may be modified if, after a duly advertised
public hearing by the Planning Commission, such modification is deemed appropriate in order
to eliminate or reduce the annoyance or complaints.
41. The horns of operation for the mini self - storage facility shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m. daily.
42. All roof mounted i 1 VAC and other mechanical equipment shall be screened.
43. No guard dogs may be used on the premises for security.
44. No public auctions or yard sales may be held on the premises.
45. Storage of explosive chemicals, flammable or hazardous materials enutting obnoxious odors is
prohibited within the mini- storage facility spaces.
46. There shall be no residential occupancy uses within either the mini - storage or industrial
complex.
47. No mini - storage spaces shall be rented to bands that will utilize musical instruments on site
for practice sessions or any other venue.
48. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in and /or initiation of revocation
proceedings.
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ENVll2ONI\,IENTAL C1 1ECK,LIST FORM
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Project title: General Plan Amendment 02 -01
Zone Change 02 -215
Lead agency name and address:
City of Rosemead
8838 East Vallee Blvd.
Rosemead. CA 91770
Contact person and phone number:
Project location:
Project slionsor's name and address:
General plan designation: .
Jennifer Villasenor, Assistant Planner
Planning Department
(626) 569 -2140
2401 Pine Street
2447 San Gabriel Boulevard,
City of Rosemead
County of Los Angeles
Richard Meaglia/ Park Edison L.L.C.
688 W. Foothill Boulevard
Monrovia, CA 91016
Public Facilities
7. Zoning: R -2; Light Multi - Family Residential Zone
C -3; Medium Commercial Zone
8. Description of project. (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to
later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off -site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
This is a general plan amendment to change, the existing land use designation of "Public
Facilities" to "Mixed Use: Industrial/ Commercial ", and a zone change to change the existing
zoning district of "R -2: Light Multi- Family Residential Zone' and "C -3: Meditu i Commercial
Zone" to "M -1: Light Manufacturing Zone for the development of a mini- storage and
commercial/ industrial complex on the subject property. 7 - he proposed General Plan Amendment
and Zone Change are necessary for the effective redevelopment of the area and will improve the
phgsical and economic conditions of the existing area.
9. Surrounding land uses and setting. (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.)
The City of Rosemead is an urban suburb located in the San Gabriel Valley, 10 miles cast of the
City of Los Angeles. dt is bounded on the north b the cities of Temple City and San Gabriel, on
the west by South San Gabriel, on the south by Montebello, plus by El Monte and South FI
Monte on the cast. 'file city is 5.5 square miles or 2,344 acres in size. Rosemead is home to a
resident population of approximately 55,128 people.
EXHIBIT C
10. Other Agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement).
Approval by other agencies is not required as part of this amendment.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below'Ncould be potentially affect by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. .
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Aesthetics
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Noise
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Biological Resources
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Recreation
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- Flazards & Hazardous Materials
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Mandatory Findings of
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Mineral Resources
Significance
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Public Services
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Air Quality
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Utilities / Service Systems
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Geology / Soils
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Agriculture Resources
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Land use / Planning
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Cultural Resources
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Population / Housing
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Hydrology AVater Quality
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Transportation / Traffic
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
O 1 find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or
agreed to b7 the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be
prepared.
❑ I'find that (lie 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 measures based on n the earlier analysis as described o attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL MPACT 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 revision or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question.
A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the
impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault
rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project - specific
factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants,
based on a project- specific screening analysis).
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site,
cumulative as well as project- level, indirect as well as direct, and constriction as well as operational
impacts.
3. Once the lead agerim has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, 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 from Section XVll,
"Earlier Analyses ", may be cross - referenced).
J. Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an
effect has been adequately aria] - zed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3)
(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the checklist.
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 ones.
9. The analysis of each issue should identify: (a) the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate
each question; and (b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than
significant.
SECTION TWO
INTRODUCTION
Purpose
The City of Rosemead has prepared this Initial Study for the purpose of identifying and
evaluating the potential environmental impacts that could occur as a result of changing the
existing land use and zoning designations. It is the intent of this environmental document to
address, to the extent foreseeable, the potential environmental impacts that could be expected to
occur with this zone change.
In addition, this evaluation will serve to determine the level of environmental analysis required
to adequately prepare and adopt a Negative Declaration, and will provide the basis for input from
members of the public and public agencies. pursuant to Sections 15050, 15051, and 15367 of
the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Rosemead is the Lead Agency in the preparation of this
Initial Study, and any additional environmental documentation required for the project.
The remainder of this section provides the characteristics of the proposed project and a
description of the project. location. Section Three of this initial study includes an environmental
checklist that gives an overview of the potential impacts to the environment that may result from
project implementation.' Section Pour elaborates on the information contained in the
environmental checklist, providing justification for the responses provided in the environmental
checklist.
Proj Summary
The City of Rosemead proposes to further promote physical and economic rehabilitation of the
project location by changing the existing land use designation of Public Facilities to Mixed Use:
ImIustrial/ Commercial as part of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and by changing the existing
zoning district from R -2; Light Midti- Family Residential Zone and C -3; Medium Commercial
Zone to A7 -l; Light Mamtfachiring Zone as part of Zone Change 02 -215. General Plan
Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 have been proposed to allow for the development of
a mini- storage and commercial/ industrial complex.
The properties in this project area are vacant, leaving them vulnerable to deterioration and
exposure to blighted conditions. Despite this, the project area is centrally located as to encourage
more commercial growth to the area. Redevelopment of this project area will benefit existing
businesses by promoting development compatible in scale and design for a revitalized business
district.
Pro ject Location
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General Plon Amendmew 02 -01
Zone Clmnge 02 -215
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General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will involve the properties located at
2447 Sad Gabriel Boulevard and 2401 Pine Street.
The project area lies in the southwest area of the City. Garvey Avenue, north of the project area
is a major arterial road. San Gabriel Boulevard, east of the project area is a major arterial road
with freeway access to the San Bernardino/ Interstate 10 Freeway. South of the project area is
Graves Avenue, a secondary arterial road. These major roadways are compatible with the land
use pattern and intensity of the proposed general plan amendment and zone change thus
becoming an asset to future development in this area.
Initial Smdt
Genera! Plan Amendment 02 -01
Zone Change 02 -215
SECTION THREE
EVAI,UATION Or ENVIRONDIENTALIMPACT
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less'Phan
Significant With Miligation Significant No
ISSUES Impact Incorporation Impact 6upact
1) AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista? ❑ ❑
b) Substantially damage scenic resources.
including, but not limited lo, trees, rock
outcropping, and historic buildings within ❑ ❑
a state scenic highway'l
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? ❑ ❑
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 b the
California Dept. of Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts on
agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique
Farndand, 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 witlr existing zoning for -
agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contract? ❑ ❑
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment, which, due to their location
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3) AIR QUALITY. Where available, the
significance criteria established by the
applicable air qualit management or air
pollution control district ma be relied upon to
make the following determinations. Would the
project:
a) Conflict with or obstntct implementation
of the applicable air quality plan?
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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
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4) MOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the
project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications.
Oil any species identified as a candida(e,
sensitive, or special status species in local
or regional plans, policies, or regulations,
or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
Sen'ice?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect mt any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
conun non, it) identified in local or regional
plans, policies, and regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game
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c) Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited lo, marsh,
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d) Interfere substantially with the movement
of any native resident or migration fish or -
wildlife species or with established native
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sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources, ❑ ❑ ❑ to
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
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conservation plan?
5) CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would We
project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as ❑ ❑ El O
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pursuant to §15064.5?
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geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including
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6) GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the
project
a) Expose people or strictures 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 Paull Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault? Refer to Division of Mines
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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
in on- or off -site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or ❑ ❑ ❑
collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil. as defined in
Table I9-1 -B of the Unil'ornt Building
code (1994), creating substantial risks to ❑ ❑ ❑
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7) HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
Ile environment through the routine
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c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one- quarter ❑ ❑ ❑�(
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site, which is included on a
list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Sec(ion'
65962.5, and, as a result, would it create a ❑ ❑ ❑ E
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, inhere such a plan has not been
adopted, within Iwo miles of a public
airport or public use airport would the
project result in a safely th hazard for people El ❑ ❑ ❑
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private airstrip, would the project result in
a safety hazard for people residing or ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
working in the project area?
g) Impair ititplemcntatiott of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
plan?
h) Expose people or structures to the risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland
tires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
8) 11S'DROLOGY AND WATER
QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or .
waste discharge requirements?
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b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous
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c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one- quarter ❑ ❑ ❑�(
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site, which is included on a
list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Sec(ion'
65962.5, and, as a result, would it create a ❑ ❑ ❑ E
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, inhere such a plan has not been
adopted, within Iwo miles of a public
airport or public use airport would the
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private airstrip, would the project result in
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working in the project area?
g) Impair ititplemcntatiott of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
plan?
h) Expose people or structures to the risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland
tires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
8) 11S'DROLOGY AND WATER
QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or .
waste discharge requirements?
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i) Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, injury or death involving
flooding, including flooding as a result of
the failure of a levee or dant?
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b)
Substantially degrade groundwater
supplies or interfere substanlially wish
groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or
a lowering or the local gioundwater table
level (e.g., the production rate of pre-
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existing nearby wells would drop to a level
which would not support existing land uses
or planned uses for which permits have
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Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area. including
Ibrough the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on-
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Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area. including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantiill increase
the rate or amount of surface nmoff in a
manner, which would result in flooding on-
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Create or contribute runoff water, which
would exceed the cipacily of existing or
planned stor nwaler drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
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quality?
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place housing within a 100 -Year flood
hazard area, as mapped on a federal Flood
hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rile
Map or other flood hazard delineation
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place within a 100 -pear Iloodplain
structures, which would impede or redirect
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i) Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, injury or death involving
flooding, including flooding as a result of
the failure of a levee or dant?
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the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, nmdfloty?
9) LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would
the project:
a) physically divide an established
eolrunuruty?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
Policy or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project lincluding, but
not limited to the general plan, specific
plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect?
C Conflict a ill any applicable habitat
consmation plan or natural com tit till ity
conservation plan?
10) MINI RESOURCES. Would the
project
a) Result in lbe loss of availability of a knnn'n
mineral resource that . would be of value to
the region and the residents of the statC7
b) Result in the loss of availability Of"'
locally- important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local general
Plan. specific . plan or other land use plan?
ii) NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Esposure 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 aaencics?
b) Esposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundborne vibration or
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ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
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increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing
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use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the
projcc( expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise
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private airstrip, would the project expose
people residing or working in the project
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12) POPULATION AND ROUSING Would
the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
area. tither directly (for example, b)
Proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension
of roads or other i nfrast n ict ure)? ❑ ❑ Q ❑
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housing, necessitating the conshuclion of
replacement housing elsewhere? El 1:3 El El
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necessitaling the construction of
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13) PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project
result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or
physically altered government facilities, need
for new or physically altered govenmtental
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 smices:
a) Fire pro(ection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
d) Parks?
e) Other public facililics?
14) RECREATION. NVould the projecC
a) Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood in([ 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 facililics, which
might have an adverse physical effect on
the envi roil meu l?
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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 syslem (i.e.,
result in a substantial increase in eillier the
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number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or
cumulatively, a level of service standard
established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads ❑ ❑ ID ❑
or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels
or a change in location that results in ❑ ❑ ❑ Q
substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards clue to a
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or p p ❑ 10
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16) UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS.
Would the project
a) Exceed wastewater licalment requirements
of the applicable Regional water Qualify
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water or wastewater treatment facilities or
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construction of which could cause
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c) Require or result in the construction of new
storm water drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities. the
construction of which could cause
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d) Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project from existing entitlements
and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed?
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e) Result in a determination in the wastewater
treatment provider, which serves or may
serve the project, determined that it has
adequate capacity to serve the projec['s
projected demand in addition to the
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project's solid waste disposal needs? ❑ ❑ ❑
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statutes and regulations related to solid ❑ - ❑ ❑ z
waste?
17) MANDA'rORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to
degrade lire qualit 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
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, bill cumulatively
considerable/ ('•Cnmuila6vely'
considerable" means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of
the past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable ❑ ❑ 10 ❑
future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental
effects. which will cause . substantial
adverse effects ml human beings, either ❑ ❑ ❑ 0
directly or indirectly?
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1. AESTHETICS (Less Than Significant Impact)
The implementation of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will not
damage nor degrade the scenic resources and visual character of existing residential areas.
However, the proposed development has the potential to create a new source of light and
glare to the surrounding properties though not to adversely affect day and nighttime views.
All light standards proposed for the project will be directed away from adjacent residential
and commercial properties.
All potential aesthetic impacts for the proposed development have been addressed in regards
to the level of significance of these impacts. This project has been designed with regards to
the surrounding properties and development standards of the Rosemead Zoning Code so as to
mitigate any potential significant impacts. Aesthetic changes will occur as part of the .
implementation of this project, though, not to impair the existing land uses.
2. AGRICULTURAL IUSOURCES (No Impact)
There are no agricultural resources present at this subject area or adjacent to the project site.
Therefore, this project would not impact any agricultural resources. The city is highly
urbanized and all properties zoned for agriculture are not currently utilized for farmland
purposes. Such properties consist of vacant lots, parkland, nurseries, and an elementary
school. 'file proposed project will not create potential impacts to agricultural resources
located on the subject property or within the vicinity.
3. AIR QUALITY (Less "Phan significant Lnpact)
The implementation of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 involves
the intensification of land uses in an area predominantly urbanized with commercial uses.
The type and scale of land uses are consistent with the Rosemead General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance and will not violate air quality standards or conflict with the execution of air
quality plans. This project will result in an incremental yet less than significant degradation
of air quality due to traffic- related pollutants and from on -site and off -site stationary sources.
Proposed development plans are thoroughly reviewed so as not to impose environmental
impacts to an existing community, including the creation of objectionable odors. The
proposed development is expected to comply with regional air quality planning guidelines
and applicable air quality management plans. The size of the proposed nnini- storage and
industrial park development is well below the daily and quarterly thresholds for potentially
significant impacts to air quality as a result of construction and land use of this development
as defined by the SCAQNID in fables 6 -2 and 6 -3 of the CGQA Air Quality Handbook. The
implementation of this project will not affect the existing air quality level and the current
emissions output. "file proposed tenants are not expected to contribute to the degradation of
air quality.
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (No Impact)
Since the project area is urbanized, there is no existing habitat or wetland with endangered
and rare species nor is there any significant vegetation in this project area that may be
affected. The proposed project will not be in conflict with the Rosemead Municipal Code or
any other local, regional, or state Habitat conservation plans. The implementation of General
Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will not create adverse impacts to the
biological resources due to non - existing biological resources.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES (No Impact)
Based on a staff review of the project site, it is determined that there is no recorded
archaeological or historic resources existing that may be affect by the implementation of this
zone change. . Rosemead is a highly urbanized city with few properties in the city with
significant historical and archaeological resources.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS (Less'I'han Significant Impact)
The entire City of Rosemead lies in a seismically active region. Part of the proposed project
area is situated in the Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. The applicant has taken
this into consideration in designing the project to limit potential hazards that may result from
surface faulting or fault. creep due to the designation of a portion of this property, in the
Alquist - Priolo earthquake Fault Zone.
However, severe ground shaking from a regional earthquake would impact not only the
project area but also the entire site and surrounding area. According to the State of
California Seismic Hazard Zones, most of the City of Rosemead is located within an
identified liquefaction zone. - there are older structures throughout the city, either not built or
reinforced to meet earthquake standards that are susceptible to loss by liquefaction.
Although this project consists of commercial construction, there are no foreseeable impacts
to the geology and soils of this site. The project area is located within an identified
liquefaction zone, based on the State Seismic Hazard Zones map. Based on this zone, the
project area is in an area where historic occurrence of liquefaction, or local geological,
geoteclmical and groundwater conditions indicate a potential for permanent ground
displacements such that mitigation as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2693(c)
would be required. As future development occurs, new structures will replace older
buildings and will comply with current codes.
The project area is not prone to slope instability hazards such as landslides because the area
is relatively flat in nature.
7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (Less Than Significant Lmpact)
The implementation of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 does not
include the creation and transportation of hazardous materials. The proposed commercial/
industrial development is zoned so that it will allow for industrial tenants that may involve
the transportation, storage, and related usage of large quantities of hazardous or toxic
materials. However, each prospective tenant requires an. inspection and approval by the Los
Angeles County Fire Department, in addition to approval by the City of Rosemead Planning
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Department. The proposed project would not impact the implementation of any emergency
response or evacuation plan. 7 - here are no wildlands within the project area or adjacent to it
so as not to expose people or structures to the risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland
fires. All proposed tenants would be extensively reviewed to reduce the potential for impacts
caused by hazardous wastes generated by the businesses.
8. HYDROLOGY AND NVATI:R QUALITY (No Impact)
The implementation of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will not
create adverse impacts to the hydrology and water quality of the area. The proposed project
will not create potential impacts to the volume, drainage pattern, rate of flow and overall
quality of any body of water. '
Water- quality impacts depend. on the conditions of the community where a project will be
located and what it will involve. The proposed mini- storage and commercial/ industrial
development does not involve development that will create impacts on water quality of the
area. Additionally, the proposed development will not contribute to the degradation of
groundwater supplies or the creation of runoff water.
Though the Los Angeles County Flood Control has identified twenty -two locations in the
city that are deficient in storm drainage capacity, there are few existing housing or
residential -zone land areas affected by flood -prone areas. Since the City of Rosemead has
been declared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be in Zone "C ",
flood insurance is not mandatory and there is no community panel flood map for the city.
9. LAND USE AND.PLANNING (Less Than Significant Impact)
Land use impacts are evaluated based on project locations and the type of land use proposed.
The area surrounding the proposed project is a largely urbanized commercial area in which
the proposed project will be consistent with current land uses. In addition the proposed zone
change and general plan amendment will allow the proposed project to remain consistent
with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan of the City of Rosemead. The proposed
development will not conflict with any habitat or natural community conservation plans.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES (No Impact)
The Rosemead General Plan and Municipal Code do not include an approved land use plan
that indicates a locally important mineral resource. There are no mineral resources located
within the project area so as to result in the loss of availability of such resources.
11. NOISE (Less Than Significant Impact)
This proposed mini- storage/ commercial development project would not result in noise -
related impacts to this subject area. However, because, this project will consist of
commercial/ industrial development, a substantial temporary increase in ambient noise levels
above existing levels in the project area due to construction activities may occur. Project -
related noise impacts during construction and during the operational / buildout phase of the
proposed development may create less than significant impacts. An increase in pedestrian
and vehicular traffic may also contribute to less than significant impacts on ambient noise
levels. The City of Rosemead has established noise /land use compatibility guidelines
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consistent with State of California criteria. Proposed projects must be evaluated
appropriately to check for compliance with Chapter 8.36 of the City of Rosemead Municipal
Code,
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING (Less Than Significant LnpacO
This zone change will not result in any substantial growth that may induce impacts to the
city's population. There will be no displacement of residents in the area, and therefore no
impacts to housing are expected to occur.
The existing conditions of the subject properties are vulnerable to deterioration and blight.
B changing its existing land use designation to Mixed Use: Industrial /Commercial, General
Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will promote effective redevelopment
through the development of a mini- storage and commercial/ industrial complex. Though
the project is conmiercial in nature, it is likely not to cause any direct increase to the city
population. New commercial development derived from this project would induce incoming
jobs, but not affect the existing housing stock or increase the City's population.
13. PUBLIC SERVICES (Less Than Significant Impact)
The city is not currently planning the construction of new or altered government facilities
needed to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, etc.. Though the project intent
is to promote' commercial development, these proposals will not significantly increase the
demand for public services, such as fire and police protection.
Impacts to 'law or fire enforcement; parks, and public facilities are community- specific.
Since the project does not propose new residential units, there will not be a significant
increase in population that will necessitate these community - specific services. Law and fire
enforcement services may be slightly impacted' due to incidences that occur once the
proposed development is operational. I- lowevei, the proposed mini- storage will not generate
a significant need for additional police and fire services, and prospective tenants for the
proposed industrial complex will be extensively reviewed by staff including consideration of
factors that may impact fire and police enforcement services. Impacts to schools depend on
the site and magnitude of the project, the student population generated per household and the
capacity of facilities in a given school district. This project will not directly increase
Population growth in the City and Therefore impacts to community- specific facilities cannot
be attributed to the proposed project.
14. RECREATION (No Impact)
The implementation of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will not
impact the population size substantial enough to create physical deterioration or the
construction of new recreational facilities.
15. TRANSPOR (Less Than Significant Impact)
General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will not result in potential impacts
to traffic and transportation. The proposed mini- storage development will not create
additional traffic and parking impacts to the project site and surrounding area. The proposed
development will be located on San Gabriel Boulevard, a major arterial street with access to
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the Interstate 10/ San Bernardino Freeway. North of the proposed project site is Garvey
Avenue, a major arterial, and to the south is Graves Avenue, a secondary arterial road. These
major roadways are compatible with the land use and intensity of the zone change and
general plan amendment of the, proposed project. In addition, the applicant has designed the
project to provide access and turning radius for larger commercial vehicles and reduce
potential hazards that may be associated with the development of an industrial complex.
16. UTILITIES AND S1 SYS1'Tl1'IS (No Impact)
The implementation of the proposed project will not significantly affect the consumption of
natural gas and electricity, the demand for the communication system, the regional
wastewater treatment system, the stormwater drainage, the solid waste generation and the
demand for water, beyond the providers' supply infrastructure. The proposed project will not
be substantial enough to exceed established level -of- service standards of the utilities and
service systems.
17. NIANDA'I'ORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCIE (Less Than Significant Lnpacl) .
The implementation of General Plan Amendment 02 -01 and Zone Change 02 -215 will not
degrade the environmental quality of any fish and wildlife habitat or threaten to eliminate any
plant or animal community. Potential impacts can be considerable when evaluating the
cumulative effects of past projects, the proposed project, and any potential future projects.
However, the applicant has designed this project with consideration of potential impacts that
may arise from this project and has made an effort to reduce such potential impacts.
Likewise, staff' has reviewed the proposed use and its compatibility with surrounding
commercial and residential land uses. Staff will review prospective tenants of the proposed
industrial complex extensively in order to reduce potential environmental impacts that may
have adverse effects on the surrounding environment.
'file cunuilative effects of the past, present, and future will have less than significant impacts
on the subject property and the surrounding vicinity. The intent of this general plan
amendment and zone change is to create economic revitalization, promote comrheicial
development, and increase the property values of the project area and the surrounding
neighborhood.
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