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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPEAL PLANNING CMSN DENIAL (2)0 AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented }�y/A CONSENT CALENDAR Lynn M. Harris DATE: October 9, 1990 SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Commission denial without prejudice: Conditional Use.Permit No. 90-001 Resolution No. 90-183 DEPARTMENT: Community Development BACKGROUND The project is a proposal by Mr. Craig Wanek to construct an 8,200 square foot office building with subterranean parking on a 12,500 square foot parcel. The property is located at 24568 Newhall Avenue, between Lyons Avenue and 11th Street. This item was on the agenda of September 25, 1990, as a continued public hearing to appeal a denial without prejudice by the Planning Commission. At that hearing, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation and voted to approve the proposed project with modifications to the exterior design of the building. The site plan, negative declaration, resolution, and the conditions of approval are attached for final action by Council. RECOMMENDATION 1. Approve Conditional Use Permit 90-001 subject to the attached conditions of approval; 2. Adopt the attached Negative Declaration; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. 90-183. 1. Resolution No. 90-183 2. Conditions of Approval 3. Exhibit "A" (Plot Plan) 4. Negative Declaration Adopted:_lo - c;�' — 9 v AgendaNQM; rIL RESOLUTION NO. 90-183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-001 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby find and determine as follows: a. An application for a Conditional Use Permit No. 90-001 was filed by Craig Wanek (the "applicant") on January 5, 1990. The application relates to the real property located at 24568 Newhall Avenue. (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 2831-005-026; -027). b. The.conditional use permit application was reviewed by the Community. Development and Building and Safety Departments of the City of Santa Clarita and has been deemed consistent with the required standards. C . A duly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 5, 1990. The meeting was held at the.City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. A duly noticed public hearing was by the City Council on August 14, 1990 and continued to September 25, 1990. The meeting was held at the City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita. SECTION 2. Based upon the testimony and other evidence received at the public hearing,.and upon studies and investigation made by the City Council and on its behalf, the Council further finds and determines as follows: a. The subject property is zoned C -2 -DP (Neighborhood Business -Development Program), a zone which requires a conditional use permit to implement the Development Program. b. The applicant has submitted Exhibit "A" which depicts the proposed site plan. Staff has prepared Conditions of Approval, Exhibit "B" which are attached. C. The approval of a 8,200 square foot office building facility is a reasonable and proper use. d. Thirty one automotive parking. spaces and a loading area will be provided on the property. e. There are no oak trees on the site. f. With the imposition of the Conditions of Approval contained in this resolution, the requested use at the subject property will not: 1. Adversely affect the health, peace, comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding area; or 2. Be materially detrimental to the use, enjoyment or valuation of property of other persons located in the vicinity of the subject property; or 3. Jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. g. Based upon a review of the submitted plan, the subject property is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the development requirements prescribed in the City's Municipal Code and otherwise required in order to integrate the proposed use of the subject property with the uses in the surrounding area. h. The City is proceeding in a timely fashion with the preparation of a General Plan. There is a reasonable probability that this project will be consistent with the future General Plan designation of TC (Town Center). There is little or no probability of substantial detriment to or interference with the future adopted General Plan if this project is ultimately inconsistent with the plan. This project complies with all applicable requirements of state law and local ordinances. i. Though the City of Santa Clarita has not adopted the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan as prepared by Los Angeles County, the proposed project is consistent with the Areawide Plan designation of C (Commercial). SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita has reviewed and considered the environmental information contained in the Initial Study, and determines that it is in compliance with CEQA and that the proposed project will not have a significant impact on the environment. A negative declaration was prepared for this project. Based upon the findings stated above, the City Council hereby approves the negative declaration. SECTION 4. Based upon the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves the application for the conditional use permit subject to following conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "B". • 0 SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution and shall transmit a copy to the,applicant, the Departments of Public Works, Fire, and Parks and Recreation. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this th day of October, 1990. Jo Anne Darcy, Mayor City of Santa Clarita I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the th day.of October, 1990, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Donna Grindey, City Clerk City of Santa Clarita 0 0 EXHIBIT 'B' CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-001 GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include the applicant and any person, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant. 2. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the permittee and the owner of the property involved (if other than the permittee) have filed with the office of Community Development their affidavit stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant. 3. The permittee shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its agents, officers and employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul this permit approval, which action is brought within the applicable time period of Government Code Section 65907. The City shall promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify of any claim, action, or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, and—if such failure to notify or failure to cooperate results in prejudice, to the permittee's ability to defend the claim, the permittee shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. 4. The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance with. the conditions of this grant, and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation applicable to any development or activity on the subject property. Failure of the applicant to cease any development or activity not in full compliance shall be in violation of these conditions. 5. It is further declared and made a condition of this permit that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any. law, statute, or ordinance is violated, the permit shall be suspended and the privilege granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of 30 days. 6. That all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and of the specific zoning of the subject property must be complied with unless set forth in the permit or shown on the approved plan. 7. All structures shall conform with the requirements of the Division of Building and Safety or the Department of Public Works. 8. The subject facility shall be developed and maintained in compliance with requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Reso 90=183 0 • 9. In the event that the operation of any part of this facility should result in substantial complaints to the Community Development Department or the Planning Commission, the above described 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 said complaints. 10. The applicant shall secure any necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. hl"J. 40R1011091 11. Provide all materials necessary to substantiate that there is an adequate water supply and a firm commitment from the water purveyor that the. necessary quantities of water will be available to the proposed development. 12. The owner, at the time of issuance of permits or other grants of approval, agrees to develop the property in accordance with City Codes and other appropriate ordinances such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Code, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code and Fire Code. Road Improvements 13. On -street parking shall be prohibited on either Newhall Avenue or 11th Street, adjacent to the property. The applicant shall reimburse the City for the cost involved in the initial installation of either painted curb markings or traffic signs necessary to accomplish this requirement. 14. Whereapplicable, the applicant shall pay fees for signing and striping of streets as determined by the City Traffic Engineer or shall prepare signing and restriping plans for all multi -lane highways within or .abutting the project site to the satisfaction of the Department. 15. The applicant shall place above ground utilities including, but not limited to, fire hydrants, junction boxes and street lights outside sidewalk. 16. The applicant shall remove existing trees in dedicated right-of-way or right-of-way to be dedicated if they are not acceptable as street trees. 17. The applicant shall replace driveways to be abandoned with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk. 18. The applicant shall construct full -width sidewalk at all walk returns. Reso 90-183 19. The applicant shall repair any broken or damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement on streets within or abutting the project site. 20. The applicant shall offer future right-of-way: 40 feet from centerline on Newhall Avenue 30 feet from centerline on 11th Street 21. The applicant shall construct wheelchair ramp at the intersection of 11th Street and Newhall Avenue. 22. The applicant shall construct the following required road improvements: Street Curb & Street Street Name Width Gutter Paving Lights Trees Sidewalk easterly Newhall Avenue 40 FT X X X X X southerly 11th Street 30 FT X X X X X 23. The applicant shall construct the necessary improvements to the existing water systems to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows. 24. The applicant shall file a water Utility Certificate of Registration with the Public Works Department. 25. The applicant shall provide for the proper distribution of drainage. 26. Prior to final approval, enter into a written agreement with the City of Santa Clarita whereby the applicant agrees to .pay to the City a sum (to be determined by the City Council) times the factor per development unit for the purpose of contributing to a proposed Bridge and Thoroughfare Benefit District to implement the highway element of the General Plan as a means of mitigating the traffic impact of this and other projects in the area. The form of security for performance of said agreement shall be as approved by the City. The agreement shall include the.following provisions: Upon establishment of the District and the area of benefit, the fee shall be paid to a special Department of Public Works fund. In the event funds are required for work prior to formation of the District, the -Director of Public Works .may demand a sum of $1,000 (or greater as determined by the City Council), times the factor per development unit to be credited toward the final fee established under the District. Factors for development.units are as follow: The project is in the: (X) Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District ( ) Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare District ( ) Route 126 Bridge and Thoroughfare District ( ) Valencia City Bridge and Thoroughfare District LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 27. The Sanitation Districts are empowered by the California Health and Safety Code to charge a fee for the privilege of connecting to the Sanitation Districts' Sewerage System. This connection fee is required to construct- an incremental expansion of the Sewerage System to accommodate the proposed projects which will mitigate the impact of these projects on the present Sewerage System. Payment of a connection fee will be required before a permit to connect to the sewer is issue. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 28. Provide Fire Department and City -approved street -signs, and building address numbers prior to occupancy. 29. Access shall comply with Section 10.207 of the Fire Code which requires all weather access. All weather access may require paving. 30. Fire flows of 2,000 gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure for a two hour duration will be required. 31. Final fire flows will be based on the size of the building, its Development Unit the type of Factor Single Family per unit 1.0 Townhouse per unit 0.8 Apartment per unit 0.7 Commercial per unit 5.0 Industry per unit 3.0 The project is in the: (X) Via Princessa Bridge and Thoroughfare District ( ) Bouquet Canyon Bridge and Thoroughfare District ( ) Route 126 Bridge and Thoroughfare District ( ) Valencia City Bridge and Thoroughfare District LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 27. The Sanitation Districts are empowered by the California Health and Safety Code to charge a fee for the privilege of connecting to the Sanitation Districts' Sewerage System. This connection fee is required to construct- an incremental expansion of the Sewerage System to accommodate the proposed projects which will mitigate the impact of these projects on the present Sewerage System. Payment of a connection fee will be required before a permit to connect to the sewer is issue. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 28. Provide Fire Department and City -approved street -signs, and building address numbers prior to occupancy. 29. Access shall comply with Section 10.207 of the Fire Code which requires all weather access. All weather access may require paving. 30. Fire flows of 2,000 gallons per minute at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure for a two hour duration will be required. 31. Final fire flows will be based on the size of the building, its relationship to other structures and property lines, and the type of construction used. 32. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout construction. 33. The development of this project must comply with all -applicable code and ordinance requirements for construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. 34. No portion of the lot frontage shall be more than 200 feet via vehicular access from the public hydrant, and no portion of a Reso 90-183 building shall exceed 400 feet via vehicular access from a properly spaced hydrant. Additional fire life safety requirements will be addressed at building plan check. DEPARTMENT OF PARRS AND RECREATION 35. The applicant shall submit three copies of landscape and irrigation plans to the Directors of Parks and Recreation and Community Development for approval prior to the issuance'of building permits. 36. The applicant shall indicate water mains and lateral lines, head type and location, backflow type and location, controller and POC on the irrigation plans. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 37. For every ten parking spaces, one fifteen gallon tree shall be planted in the parking lot area. These location of the trees shall be subject to the approval by the Director of Community Development. 38. All signage shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development. 39. The proposed trash area shall be accessible from both the public alley and the parking area. 40. The exterior architectural design shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development prior to issuance of any building permits. 41. The project shall be constructed in substantial conformance to the site plan and rendering presented to the City Council on September 25, 1990, with the exception of the exterior building material and including an overall two (2) feet reduction in the building height. The finished building height shall be 30 feet. Reso 90-183 n CITY OF SANTA '-LARITA E N E G A T I V E D E C L A R A T I O N CERTIFICATION DATE: April 6 1990 APPLICANT: Craig Vanek — TYPE OF PERMIT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILE NO.: CUP 90-001 ......................................................................... LOCATION OF THE PROJECT: Southeast parcel located at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and 11th Street. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: To develop a three story office/professional building (6,250 square feet) with appurtenant parking and landscaping on a 125.000 square foot lot. ................................ :................................. (J City council It is the determination of the ( ] Planning Commission [XJ Director of Community Development upon review that the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. Mitigation measures Form completed by: (X) are attached [ J are not attached (Signature) Darene Sutherland Assistant Planner (Name and Title) Date of Public Notice: April 9 1990 and May 15. 1990 (XJ Legal advertisement. [XJ Posting of properties. [X] written notice. 0 • ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (Initial Study Form B) CITY OF SANTA CLARITA CASE NO. CUP 90=001 Prepared by: Darene Sutherland Project Location: Southeast corner of Newhall Avenue and 11th Street Project Description and Setting: A three story (39 feet in height) office/professional building with appurtenant narking and landscaping on a 125,000 square foot lot currently developed with three occupied single family residences and one vacant residence. General Plan Designation Commercial Zoning: C -2 -DP (Neighborhood Commercial -Development Program) Applicant: Craig Wanek Environmental Constraint Areas: Located within desienated flood fringe A. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? .................. [ 1 [ 1 [X1 b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? ............... [ J [ 1 1X1 C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? ........................... ( 1 [ 1 1X1 d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? .................................. ( ] ( 1 1X] e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? .......... ( ] ( 1 1X1 f. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? ................................... I 1 [X1 I 1 g. Changes in deposition, erosion or siltation? ................................. I I [ 1 1X1 if. Other modification of a wash, channel, creek, or river? ........................... [ ] [X1 [ 1. i. Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10.000 cubic yards or more? ....................... [ 1 [ 1 1X1 2 7 • 9 - 2 - I YES MAYBE NO j. Development and/or grading on a slope greater than Z5i natural grade? ............ ( ] ( 1 (X] k. Development within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone? ...................... [ ] ( ] (XI 1. Other? Development proposed in a mapped Shrink/Swell area .................... (X1 ( ] [ ] Air. Vill the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? ......... I........... ( I ( 1 (XI b. The creation of objectionable odors? ....... ( 1. [XI ( I C. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? .............. [ I ( I (XI d. Development within a high wind hazard area? .................................. [ I ( 1 [XI e. Other? [ ] [ 1 [XI Yater. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of. surface runoff? ............................ [ 1 (XI [ 1 b. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? .............................. ( I (X] [ 1 C. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? ......................... ( l ( I (XI d. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, dissolvedoxygenor turbidity? ............. ( ] [ 1 (X) e. Alteration of the direction or rate of. flow of ground waters? ..................... [ 1 ( I (XI f. Change in the quantity of ground waters. either through direct additions or with- dravals, or through interception of'an aquifer by cuts or excavations? ............ [ ] ( ] [XI g. Substantial -reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? ............................ ( 1 [ 1. [X] 4 5 - 3 - YES MAYBE NO Exposure of people or property to water related hazards s::ch as flooding? ( 1 [X] [ 1 i. Other? [ J [ I [X] Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grasses, crops, and microflora)? ... ( j b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species -of plants? ...... ( ] C. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal re- plenishment of existing species? ........... ( ] d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? ...................................... [ l Animal Life. will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and insects or microfauna)? .................... ( ] b. Reduction of the.numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? ..... [ ] C. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? ...... ( ] d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat and/or migratory routes? ........... ( ] 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? ........ ( ] 7 A b. Exposure of people to severe or unacceptablenoise levels? ................. [ ] [XI ( I C. Exposure of people to severe vibrations? ... ( ] [ ] [X] Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce substantial new light or glare? ................. .[ ] [X] ( 1 Land -Use. will the proposal result in: a. Substantial alteration of the present land use of an area? ....................... [ ] [XI [ I 4y_ i 0 10 11 0 - 4 - YES MAYBE NO b. A substantial alteration of the planned lard use of an area? ............... ( j ( j (XI C. A use that doesnotadhere to existing zoning laws? ............................... I 1 [ 1 1X1 d. A use that does not adhere to established development criteria? ...................... ( ( I [XI Natural Resources. Vill the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? ................................. ( 1 b. Substantial depletion of anynonrenewable natural resources? ......................... ( j Risk of Upset/Hao-Hade.Hazards. Will the proposal: a. Involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the.event of an accident or upset conditions? [ j b. Use, store, transport or dispose of hazard- ous or toxic materials (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? ................................ I 1 C. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? ...................................... [ 1 d. Otherwise expose people to potential safety hazards? ................................... [ I population. Will the proposal: a. Alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? ..................... I 1 b. Other? I 1 12. Housing. Will the proposal: a. Remove or otherwise affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? ........................ [XI b. Other? ( I 1XI [Xj - 5 - YES MAYBE NO 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will'the proposal resuit in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? ........................ [ 1 1X1 I 1 b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? ................. [ ] ( 1 (X1 C. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems, including public transportation? ............................ ( 1 I 1 (X1 d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? .............................. I 1 ( 1 IX1 e. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? ....... [ J [X] [ J f. A disjointed pattern of roadway improvements? .............................. I 1 I 1 IX1 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? ........................... [ ] [ J IX1 b. Police protection? ......................... ( J [ 1 1X1 C. Schools? ................................... I 1 ( 1 (X1 d. Parks or other recreational facilities? ..... ( J ( J 1X1 e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ........................... ( J 1'1 IX1 f. Other governmental services? ............... ( ] ( 1 1X1 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in? a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or I ] ( 1 IX1 energy . ..................................... b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? [ 1 ( 1 (X1 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? . ...................... [ 1 I 1 IX1 0 0 YES MAYBE NO b. :.:mmunications systems? .................... ( 1 ( I (XI C. Vater systems? ............................. ( ] ( 1 (XI d. Sanitary sever systems? .................... ['] ( I (X] e. Storm drainage systems? .................... ( ] ( ] (X] f. Solid waste and disposal systems? .......... [ ] (X] ( ] g. 'Will the proposal result in a disjointed or inefficient pattern of delivery system improvements for any of the above? ......... [ ] [ ] (X] 17. Human Health. Will the proposal.result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? ... ( ] ( ] (X] b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? ................................... I 1 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in: a. The obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public? ................... [ ] b. Will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? ....................... [ ] C. Will the visual impact of the proposal be detrimental to the surrounding area? .... [ ] 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? ..................... [ 20. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? .............. b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? C. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ............. d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? ...:................. [X] - 7 - Discussion of Impacts. The following is a discussion of the 'yes' and *maybe' responses in the Initial Study. Responses to 'no' items are optional. 1. g,h. Maybe: The site is currently developed with four single family residences. The proposal is to pave and build upon all but 10Z of the site which will increase runoff due to the introduction of impervious surfaces. 1. 1. Yes: The site is located in a mapped area indicating shrink/swell potential. 2. b. Maybe: The site is currently occupied with four single family residences. Meavy machinery for construction purposes will introduce emissions that could create objectionable orders.for a limited time. 3. a. Maybe: The introduction of a paved parking areas will increase the surface runoff. 3. b,h. Maybe: The site is located in a mapped area of potential flood' inundation. 6. a&b. Maybe: The noise associated with construction will expose adjacent residents and the elementary school to increased noise levels. 7. Maybe: Currently the site is developed with three occupied single family residences. The proposal will introduce security Lighting within the parking area and may negatively impact the adjacent residences. 8. a. Maybe: The land use will be changing from residential to commercial. An office building is adjacent to the proposed site:. however..the height is only a single story, while the proposed sturcture is three stories. 12. a. Yes: The proposal is to demolish four single family residences 13. a&e. Maybe: Currently the site is developed with four single family residences. The applicant is proposing an office/professional building with a potential occupant load of 63 individuals. 16. f. Maybe: The proposed project has the potential to generate an increase of solid wastes. Due to limited capacity of landfill space, an additional wastes will decrease avaliable space. 18. c Maybe: The proposed structure will be 39 feet in height and located 10 feet from Newhall Avenue. The surrounding area is developed with single story commercial. / 117 Ll -a- a B. DISCUSSION -OF VAYS TO MITIGATE THE SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS IDENTIFIED :. g&h The site is located within an urban area. Storm drain facilities are currently developed which will accept the increased runoff. 1. 1. Building techniques will be incorporated into the building design to alleviate potential inundation impacts. 2. b. All machinery will require AQMD permits and must meet emmission control standards. 3. a,b&h. The storm drain system has-been deemed adequate. 6 a&b. 'The noise associated with construction will be temporary and will be limited to designated hours and days of operation. 7. The lighting plan will require approval prior to the issuance of building permits. All lighting will be required to incorporate nonglare properties and designed as to not impact adjacent residential unit. S. a. The proposal may be considered an extension of commercial uses associated.with Lyons Avenue. 12. a. Three low-income housing units will be lost. Presently there is no mechinism to require replacement of this type of housing 13. a&e. The increase in the number of vehicles using the site will impact the elementary school directly accross 11th Street. A good parking design and site plan can mitigate these effects. Decreasing the occupant load from the proposed 63 individuals and car pooling could lessen the vehicular trips per day and ingress/egress from Newhall Avenue would mitigate impacts on 11th street. 16. f., A recycling program shall be required and approved to the satisfactim of the Director of Community DeveLopment. 18. c. The building could be developed as a two story structure. 0 C. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE 0 Section 15065 of the California Environmental ;uality•Act states, in part, that if any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the project may have a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared. YES MAYBE NO 1. 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 sus- taining 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? ................. [ ] [ ] [X] 2. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) ......:.... ( ] [ ] (X] 3. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) .. [ J ( J [XJ 4. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings; either directly or indirectly? ......... [ j [ J [XJ D. On the basis of this Initial.Study, it is determined that: The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED . .................................... [X] Although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described in this Initial Study have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED ..................................... [ J The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT isrequired . ......................................... ( j' - 10 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. CALIFORNIA . Dafe Signature Darene Sutherland, Assistant Planner Name and Title r3 o � .e �o \ ttm ss ' t \\ s � sad \ c < b 11SR \ I a o� \ \\ \. iito al O Q i 17 Got Fr oI0' —a g: " nn nA izt N -p lEJ S LB Ll? rx FF �iWva. ii ONYl D n➢ m� DAa r (1 b �4N omm,zc N m oa IIN $ it ➢� O➢-+N LOa % IF Q 2° ��jj�Sm a a C ZY w e a. o aa. ! �p oE- 2som�• liz Zg°a+g. CI y 4R n 4Ok Q o <Q o w c "dm -4' Z s na (!t m a '¢g6aww o.X ma8g g� 9 v Q €� .�€ w K i FE mb sm7 ii ono+nm 4Fe 800 Nn BzS. z3G mYF�. nYE, FE a m- $ No }H �� � Z d & gd s PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING FOIL OWIIEP: CPAIQWANEK' 1 § pgpg CRAIG �p�p, yp 24405 OEBIAN OR. p m e IY R, CRAIG ANEK - NEWHALL. CA. 91321' NEW HALL AVE.,�=.. BY51 251-2802 ma NEWHALL• CA. i L. I I p'. 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