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CITY OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUESTF~ COUNCIL ACTION
From: A 1 Boughey, Di rector
Dept: Planning and Building Services
Date: May 19, 1994
Subject: GPA No, 93-06; and CUP No. 93-27 n
Residential Care Facility for the'
Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Addicts.
MCC meeting of June 6, 1994 @ 2 p.m.
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
None
Recommended motion:
DIGW. OifiJ.Cg,
That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council deny General
; :lAY 94 PU~'Amendment No. 93-06 and Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27, based on the
Findings of Fact.
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(i;..- AL BOU HEY Signat e
Contact person:
Al Boughey
Phone: 5357
Supporting data IIttached: Staff Reoort
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
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Source: IAcct. No.l
IAcct. Descriotionl
Finance:
:OUncil NotllS:
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,CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-06 AND CONDmONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 93-27
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 6, 1994
REQUEST AND WCATION
The applicant, Marianne Barldage, is requesting approval of (1) an amendment to the General
Plan Land Use Map to extend the boundary line for the Commercial Regional (CR-2) District
to include the property at 596 W, 6th Street, currently zoned Residential Medium (RM), and (2)
a Conditional Use Permit to operate a State licensed, 4G-patient residential care facility for the
treatment of recovering drug and alcohol addicts. As a residential care facility is not permitted
in the RM zone, the applicant is requesting approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment
to change the property's land use designation to one which conditionally permits the proposed
use.
The subject property is located at 596 W. 6th Street (northeast comer of 6th and "F" Streets).
The property is a 10,442 square foot rectangular-shaped parcel of land, developed with a 13,381
square foot, two-story apartment structure. There is no on-site parking available. The
immediate area is improved with residential and commercial structures as well as a library and
a park with few undeveloped parcels (see Attachments 1 and 2).
BACKGROUND
An identical application was previously submitted as Conditional Use Permit No. 91-40. It was
denied by the Planning Commission on June 16, 1992. At its meeting of August 17, 1992, the
Mayor and Common Council upheld the Planning Commission's denial of the application. The
current applications were heard by the City's Development Review Committee on February 24,
1994, and March 24, 1994. The Committee recommended that the item be cleared to Planning
Commission. At the March 24, 1994, meeting the Police Department strongly opposed approval
of this item.
Ms. Barklage distributed a letter to the Planning Commission on May 3, 1994 (included as
Attachment 4). Staff received a copy of the letter on May 16, 1994, and brief responses to
pertinent concerns are included as Attachment 5.
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KEY ISSUFS
The key issues are as follows (please refer to the Planning Commission staff report, Attachment
3, for a complete discussion):
. The project proposes to change the land use as designated in the General Plan which will
result in the uses within the CR-2 district being either permitted or conditionally
permitted as indicated in the City's .Commercial Districts List of Permitted Uses,.
. Structures and uses located within the CR-2 land use district (the district currently
proposed) do not require on-site parking. This could potentially create an unavoidable
parking deficiency should a commercial use locate on the parcel in the future.
· The range and intensity of uses allowed in CR-2 are not compatible with residential uses.
Designating this parcel for region-serving commercial uses will encroach into the
adjacent residential neighborhood.
· The proposed site is strategically located in the heart of the City of San Bernardino's
downtown area, just northwest of the Central Business District. The City is working on
numerous revita1ization efforts in and around the downtown area in an attempt improve
the quality of the downtown environment. As such, the use would be incompatible with
the adjacent residential, institutional, and downtown business district uses.
· The City of San Bernardino Police Department has identified concerns with the proposed
application for a Conditional Use Permit and recommended denial (refer to Attachment E
of the Planning Commission staff report),
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Both the proposed amendment to the General Plan and the Conditional Use Permit are subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Separate Initial Studies were prepared
and reviewed by the City's Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on February 24, 1994.
It was determined that the proposals will not have an adverse impact on the physical
environment, and the ERC recommended adoption of the Negative Declarations. The public
review and comment period extended from February 24, 1994, to March 24, 1994. No
comments were received.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At their regularly scheduled meeting of May 3, 1994, the Planning Commission, by a unanimous
vote (Commissioners Affaltati, Cole, Melendez, Romero, Strimpel, and Thrasher in favor;
Commissioner Gpnzal,es abstaining), recommended that the Mayor and Common Council deny
General Plan Amendment 93..()6 and Conditional Use Permit 93-27.
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MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OPTIONS
The Mayor and Common Council may:
1. Deny General Plan Amendment 93-06 and Conditional Use Permit 93-27; or
2. Continue the item, approve in concept, and direct staff to prepare positive findings and
any applicable conditions of approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council deny General Plan Amendment 93-06
and Conditional Use Permit 93-27 based on the Findings of Fact contained in Attachment 3.
Prepared by: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner
for Al Boughey, AICP, Director
Planning and Building Services
Attachments
1. Location Map
2. Land Use Map
3. Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 3, 1994
A. Location Map
B. SurroundinglExisting Land Uses
C. Findings of Fact - General Plan Amendment
D. Findings of Fact - Conditional Use Permit
E. April 8, 1994, Police Department Memorandum
F. Initial Study - General Plan Amendment
G. Initial Study - Conditional Use Permit
4. Marianne Barklage Letter of May 2, 1994
5. Staff Response to Letter of May 2, 1994
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING
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SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM 113
HEARING DATE Mav 3, 1994
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General Plan Amendment 93-06
w 596 W. 6th Street
UJ Conditional Use Permit 93-27 San Bernardino, CA 92410
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The applicant is requesting approval of (1) a General Plan Amendment to
S extend the boundary line for the Commercial Regional (CR-2) land use
district to include the property at 596 W. 6th Street which is currently
::) designated Residential Nedium (RM) and (2) a Con~itional Use Permit to
0 allow a residential care facility for the treatment of recovering dru9 and
W alcohol addicts. Currently, residential care facilities are not permitted
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W is located at the northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets.
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PROPFRTV LANOlJSF ZONING D~SIGNATlON
Subject: Apartment Building RM (Proposed to be CR-2) Same
North Residential RM RM
South Feldheym Library PF PF
East Office/Commercial CR-2 CR-2
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( HIGH FIRE DYES )( AIRPORT NClISEI DYES ) !IEDEVE1.OPMENT iii YES
HAZARD ZDNE: ~ NO CRASH ZONE: PROJECT AREA:
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GPA No. 9H161CUP 93-27
ApIda Item: 3
Heann, Date: May 3, 1994
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REQUEST
The applicant is req.lHring approval of (1) an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map
to extend the boundary line for the CoIlUDe1'Cial Regional (CR-2) District to include the propdty
at 596 W. 6th Street, c:ummtly zoned Residential Medium (RM), and (2) a Conditional Use
Permit to operate a 4O-patient residential care facility for the treatment of recovering drug and
alcohol addicts. As a residential care facility is DOt permitted in the RM zone, the applicant is
requesting approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment to change the plOyoalj'S land use
designation to one which conditionally permits the j)i~ use. The site c:ummtly exists as
a vacant two-story Mediterranean struc:turc, built to function as a six unit apanment building.
The applicant proP'>- to operate a facility for the tJPJItment of recovering drug and alcohol
addicts. The Pl~ request would involve no exterior modificitions to the struc:turc, but
would involve modifying the internal configuration of rooms so that 40 individuals could be
housed. Up to 40 individuals would be aa:ommocIatcd in dormitory-like living arrangements
for the duration of the treatment Jl1"5lill1l (approximately six months to a year). Although the
facility would allow individuals to check themselves into the proataDl, the applicant bas indicated
that the use will be affiliated with the Slate Depl. ta......t of Coll".:tions and therefore would be
subject to receiving individuals from the California Slate penal system. As the P10)lU'lCd cost
per individual will be AfII'ro,.illUlte1y $1,000 per month, tbe Slate will be subsidizing a significant_
portion orthe p1"5lam cost. The applicant bas stated that the facility would have the right to
refuse entJy into the plOpill1l to anyone for any reason.
As Pl~...-d, the facility will offer complete board and care to those individuals enrolled
including sleeping accommodations, meals, daily therapy, recreation, religious services, and a
job placement center. All those enrolled lie supervised 24 hours a clay for the duration of their
stay. Surveillance cameras would be placed in all ballways and no fewer than four S1aff
members would be ~l leDt in the lobby at all times. As the purpose of the facility is to promote
the recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, visilation, mail, and telephone conversations lie
to be restricted and supervised. Curfews would also be strictly enforced.
LOCATION/J!;JWtu~G CONDmONS
The subject plOyoaly is located at 596 W. 6th Street (northeast comer of 6th and -P- Streets),
baving a frontage of app."Aim.~ly 70 feet on the north side of 6th Street and approximately
149.2 feet on the east side of -P- Street. It is located within the Cattral City North
Redevelopment Project Area, the Main Street Overlay District, and the Urban Archaeological
District. The j)u'l...ny is a 10,442 square foot RlClaDgular-1hs\ped Jl81'Cd of land, developed with
a 7,fJJ9 square foot, two-story ap&rtmcnt structure. There is no on-site parking available. The
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Aaeada Item: 3
HeariD. Date: May 3, 1994
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land use districts on the north and west are Residential Medium (RM), with the south and east
borders being Public Facility (PF) and Commercial Regional (CR-2), respectively. The
immediate area is completely improved with no undeveloped land.
BACKGROUND
An identical application was previously submitted as Conditional Use Permit No. 91-40. It was
denied by the Planning Commission on June 16, 1992, based on the finding that "the plopuMl
[was] not consistent with the Development Code in that a propox;d 40 resident community care
facility is not a permitted use in the RM land use designation." At its meeting of August 17,
1992, the Mayor and Common Council upbeld the Planning Commission's denia1 of the
application. As a result, the applicant bas resubmitted an identical proposal with the inclusion
of a request to amend the pan:el's General Plan land use designation SO that the PIOpuxd use
would be conditionally permitted.
The current applications were heard by the City's DevelopmentlEnvironmental Review
Committee on February 24, 1994, and March 24, 1994. The Committee recommended that the
Negative ~]aration be adopted and that the item be cleared to Planning Commission. At the
March 24, 1994, meeting the Police Department did formally register ~tion to approval of
this item.
CEQA STATUS
Both the Pl.....-d amendment to the General Plan and the Conditional Use Permit are subject
to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Initial Studies were prepared and
reviewed by the City's Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on February 24, 1994. It was
determined that the j)IUpos.1s will not have an adverse impact on the physical environment, and
the ERe recommended adoption of the Negative Declarations. The public review and comment
period extaIcIed from February 24, 1994, to March 24, 1994. No comments were received.
ANALYSIS OF mE ISSUF8
Issue 1: Conq)atibility of' .and Uses
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As a I'lupuMI to Dtodify the ~ai'1g boundary line for the CR-2 land use district, the project
will c:hange the land use as ""igIt"ted in the General Plan. As a result, the uses within the CR-
2 district whicb are c:urrendy not permitted in the RM district will be either permitted or
conditionally permitted as indicated in the City's "Commercial Districts List of Permitted Uses. "
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The range and intensity of uses allowed in CR-2 are not compatible with residential uses. The
focus of the CR-2 land use designation is to provide for high-intensity region serving uses as
addressed in Objective 1.16 and Policy 1.16.10. Designating this parcel for region-serving
commercial uses will encroach into the adjacent residential neighborhood.
The impacts a,onrilltM with the ability to develop the parcel to commercial standards will have
a definite effect on the sunounding residential neighborhood. The structure bas historically
functioned as an apartment building, with the earliest city records dating back to January of 1940
(for historical issues, please see Issue #3 of this staff report). As a result of the structures
longstanding use as an apartment and the immediate area's residential theme, staff believes that
changing the parcel's land use designation to a commercial one will negatively impact the
surrounding area and detract from the sites clearly residential intenL General Plan Goal 3A
adciresses the p,mervation of structures which have architectural and/or historical merit.
GoallG.a and lG.m in the General Plan S1ates that it shall be the goal of the City to "achieve
a pattern and distribution of land uses which:
a. relain and enhance established residential neighborhoods, commercial and
industrial districts, regional-serving uses, recreation and amenities;
m. provide a high quality of life and secure envUonment for the City's_residents and
bulllnesses. " -
Objective 1.8 of the City's General Plan S1ates that it shall be the objective of the City of San
Bernardino to "provide lands to accommodate housing units which meet the diverse economic
and social needs of the residents; l"""ti"l development to (a) relain the scale and character of
exi.dillg residential neighborhoods; and, (b) facilitate the upgrade and intensification of cleclining
and mixed-density residential neighborhoods." The change in land use designation of the site
and the location of the ~ drug and alcohol rebabilitation facility on-site would definitely
detract from the site's historic residential prac.lCein the neighborhood by eliminating the site's
originally intended use-an apartment builcling.
As a llluJ'"'Ilj within the RM land use district, any enlargement in eYcas of 25" or any change
in use would ~.;...~ the location of parking spaces in accordance with the provisions of the
Development Code. Th= is, however, an exception to this requirement for structures and uses
Incated within the CR-2land use district (the district currently pfOJA-;d). This exception could
potentially create a conc:em given that no on-site parking is IlVIilable. Should a commercial use
locate on the parcel in the future, an unavoidable parking deficiency would ensue (see Issue #2,
Parking).
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The Conditional Use Permit element of this request addresses the specific concerns associated
with a p.()pu:Ic;d residential care facility for recovering drug and alcohol addicts locating on the
plC,puoed site.
The propu.ocd site is strategically located in the heart of the City of San Bernardino's downtown
area, just northwest of the Central Business District. The City is working on numerous
wrevim1i7.lltionw efforts in and around the downtown area in an attempt to improve the quality
of the downtown environment. Although the concept of a facility to administer to the needs of
a mcovering drug and alcohol addicts is an imporlant one, there are concerns that the use would
be incompatible with the adjacent residential, institutional, and downtown business district uses.
The Genera1 Plan is the primary policy cIocument for cIeveIopI1le4t of the City of San
Bernardino. It defines the existing and future framework by which the City's physical and
economic JaOU1'CeS are to be managed and utilized. As such, the General Plan provides various
Goals, Objectives and Policies to govern the development and location of uses. The p.~
drug and alcohol rebabi1itation facility would be inconsistent with a number of Genera1 Plan
Goals, Objectives and Policies.
Goal IF i!! the General Plan SlateS that it sba11 be the goal of the City to Wensure that the types
oflaDd uses developed in the City complement and do DOt adversely affect the quality of.life and
health of the City's resicIents and bumnetses. W Furtber, Policy 1.6.2 requires that the City
wcontrol the Joc:ation and number of...community-sensitive uses, based on proximity to
r-Ulences, lIr.hooJs, religious facilities, and parks in accordance with Iflgilt11ltive and legal
requirements. W The JII~ use is inconsistent with the above S1ated goal and policy in that
it introduces a pot-tUtlly detrimental land use into a primarily residential and commercial
downtown bllmness district. Due to the site's location within the downtown area, across from
the City's main 1ibJary, SllIff believes that the use. would be better suited elsewhere.
The p1()pu:1c;d use is also g"..,..meteolt with the above S1ated goals in that this sensitive use would
be '...,.ted in an area already identified as having a high crime, prostitution, and drug usage rate
(lee Issue 4). Due 10 the site's )~ in the downtown area and the fact that recovering drug
and alcohol addicts with potential ties 10 the penal system would be 'lV'l!Ited there, staff believes
that the use would be better suited elsewhere. As such, the use could be detrimenlal to the
health, safety, and, ~ of the public and conflicts with Policy 1.6.2.
Genera1 Plan Goal IG.c provides for the m'im1i7.lltiQJI, adaptive reuse, and upgrade of
deteriorated Deighborboods and districts. The p.~ use c:onf1icts with the City's efforts to
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revitalize the downtown arm as evidenced by the Superblock and housing rehabililation
programs. The proposed use could discourage the City's efforts.
Issue 2: ParkiUl
At Ph_oIt, the parcel contains a two-story sttuc:ture used for apartments with Dl! on-site parking
provided. As a PIOyell)' within the RM land use district, any enlargement in excess of 2S" or
any change in use would necessitate the location of parking spaces in accordance with the
provisions of the Development Code. There is, however, an exception to this requirement for
structures and uses JocatIld within the CR-2 land use district (the district currently plupuoed).
Chapter 19.24.030 of the Development Code states that a parking study may be prepared
examining the ptOpuxd use in light of available public off-street parking facilities which may
result in a City approved parking reduction pI'O&allD. If a study is not prepared, the required
parking sbal1 be provided. However, tenant improvements for any type of propo.c.d permitted
use in the CR-2 land use district sball not require additional parking spaces to be provided.
Although this will not have a direct bearing on the PI T'7t use of the J11up<olty, the potential for
future parking problems must be recogJIl'7<'(l.
Issue 3: Histnrit'.lll StnJctun!
Approval of the General Plan Amendment and Coaditional Use Permit will modify the zoning
"-iprion of the subject Pn'l",di to be Commercial Regional (CR-2). As such, the existing
residential structure (and future uses) will be subject to new commercial standards. A citywide
historic resoun:e reconnaissance survey report was prepared in 1991 by Architect Milford Wayne
Donaldson, AlA, Inc. The report provides the ~lIIlItM date of construction as 1930 for the
Mediterranean style two-story stucco apartment sttuc:ture on-site. Donaldson (Vol. I, p. 20) also
"-'gJllItM areas in the City as potential historic overlay zones. The subject Pf~ty' is centrally
located within what bas been teulKd the -Historic San Bemardino Overlay Zone, - which
contains the -higJ-t coucentration of the City's oldest potential historic homes, - as well as the
longest continuous habi1ation in the City, includirig aboriginal and various concentrated ethnic
occupations.
Because of the various historic and prehistoric events as""';lItM with the area, the subject
plOp.a1y is c:onsidered to be Jnt'lIte(/ within an arm of archaeological sensitivity, the City's Urban
AJyohsoeological District, as identified in the Historical Element of the City's General Plan
(Section 3, Figure 8). Hence, the potential exists for historical archaeological resources of 19th
century San BemanIino to be I~ted below the surface of the project site. The plopu.o.d
General Plan Amendment and Coaditional Use Permit will not directly cause the alteration or
destruction of a historical n:source; however, it could make possible the future location of a
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commercial use on-site. As such, the potential for the alteration or destruction of the existing
structure in favor of a new commercial use must be recognized.
Issue 4: Public Safety Issues
The City of San Bernardino Police Department bas identified concerns with the proposed
application for a Conditional Use Permit and registered its strong recommendation for cIeniaI.
In a written memorandum dated April 8, 1994, the Police Department stated that the immediate
area bas a high degree of criminal activity, including drug sales, drug use, and prostitution (see
Attachment 3). As a result, the Police Department bas gone on record, both in the applications'
DIERC meeting and in the atlached memorandum, as being unsupportive of the request as it is
detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of San Bemardino.
CONCLUSIONS
Staff bas determined that approval of the p.Opu.d applications would not be in the best interest
of the public health, safety, and welfare. Staff is unable to support the request for a General
Plan Amerlclment as a result of the c:ommen:iaI ~ption's conflict with the land uses in the
inv"",!i.... area, the eximlll structure's historical -"'!illl, and the structure's off-street parking
availability. Additionally, staff concurs with the Police Department's analysis that the p........,d
residential care facility for the tr-tment of recovering drug and alcohol addicts is an
inappropriate use for the site. As a result, staff is unable to make 1be findings '--"''Y to _
approve either app1ic:ation.
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Hearing Date: May 3, 1994
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends, based on the attached Findings of Fact, that the Planning Commission
recommend to the Mayor and Common Council that the applications for GPA 93-06 and CUP
93-27 be denied for the above listed reasons.
Respectfully submitted,
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A""l'hments
A. V""'tion Map
B. Sl11'1'OUJlding/ Land Uses
C. Findings of Fact - General Plan Amendment
D. Findings of Fact - Conditional Use Permit
E. April 8, 1994, Police De9oubua.t Memorandum .
F. Initial Study - General Plan Amendment
G. Initial Study - Conditional Use Permit
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FINDINGS OF FACT
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General Plan Amendment No. 93-06
1. The JlI~ amendment is not consistent with the General Plan in that it would
establish a regional commercial designation in a residential neighborhood, in conflict with
GoalIG <a> which addresses the retention and enhancement of established residential
neighborhoods.
The amendment is not consistent with the General Plan in that reuse of the existing multi-
family structure for commercial purposes could lead to the destruction or demolition of
the building to facilitate regional commercial uses, in conflict with Goal 3A which
adcIresses the Pi mrvation of structures that have an:bitec:tura1 ancIIor historical
significance.
2. The PIOpuKd amendment would be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience or weIfue of the City in that a regional commercial designation would
permit uses that are DOt compatible with residential use and could adversely affect the
quality of life of the City's residents, in conflict with Goal IF.
3. The J'l10puKd amendment would affect the baIanc:e of land uses in the City in that it
removes an eltiaillg multi-family building from the City's housing stock.
4. The subject )lIU'CC1 is DOt physicaI1y suitable for a regional commercial d-igJIllltion in that
it contains a multi-family structure with no par!dng;-it is not readily re-usable for
c:ommercial and ~ is no amage available 1b add parking or other commercial site
improvements.
ATTACHMENT C'.
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FINDINGS OF FACT
for
ConditioD81 Use Permit No. 93-27
1. The plOpwcd drug and alcohol rehab facility is not a conditionally permitted use in the
RM, Residential Medium land use/zoning district.
2. The p~ use is not consistent with the General Plan in that Policy 1.6.2 addresses
the control of community-sensitive uses and the characteristics of this use may adversely
affect the cxisrillg raidents. The propos.;d use is across from the City's main libmry and
adjacent to a raidential neighborhood.
The amendment is not consistent with the General Plan in that a regional commercial
"-irtion in a raidential neighborhood would be in conflict with the City's efforts to
revilali7.e the downtown raiclential neighborhoods, as addressed in GoalIG(c).
3. The approval of the conditional use permit for the plOp.-d use is in compliance with
the California F.IIvironma1tal Quality Act and Section 19.20.030 (6) of the Development
Code as addressed in the Initial Study for this project.
4. There will be no potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and
natural resources that could not be propmly mittglot.ed and monitored in that the Initial
Study for the JII~ project did not identify any significant negative impacts upon
~tal quality and natural resources. A Negative DecIamtion is propo.x:d.
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S. The location, size, "-ip, and operating c:haracteristic of the Pl~ use are not
compatible with the ~mllg and future land uses within the general area in which the
plOpuxld use is to be located and will ~ conditions or situations that may be
objectionable or detrimental to other permitted uses in the vicinity or adverse to the
public interest, hralth, safety, conVGIience,or welfare of the City in that an institutional
use affiliated with drug and alcohol addiction as well as crime wou1d be located within
a primarily raiclerltial and C01DI11el'Cial downtown neighborhood. As a result the
fn~ use will pr~.t conditions and situations that may be objectionable or
detrimental to another permitted uses in the vicinity or adverse to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
6. The subject site is not physical1y suitable for the plUpo.x:d land use in that there is no on-
site parking, DO acreage available to provide parking, nor adjacent parking available.
Parking wou1d occur on the street.
7. The JII~ project is located in a high crime area and may contribute to the existing
problem and impact the ability of the Police Department to provide adequate services.
ATTACHMENT D
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S~ernardino POlice Departae1{
Interoffice Memorandum
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Conal McNamara, Assistant
Planning Department
Lieutenant L. Neigel
Police Department
Staff Study
April 8, 1994
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C.U.P. 93-27 has been submitted for consideration of a drug and
alcohol rehabilitation center to be located in the downtown
redevelopment zone at 596 W. 6th street. The project will be
located in a two story facility across from the public library and
near residential properties in the area.
This project will have a negative impact on the immediate area and
surrounding businesses and residents.
RBCOIlMDlDATIOB:
Deny the conditional use permit.
FIIlDIBGS:
The area has been a high crime area for quite some time. It is also
plagued with drug sales and use. Prostitution is a major concern
and efforts are vigilant towards keeping this sort of activity
down.
A one year analysis was conducted through the Crime Analysis Unit
for the reporting districts immediately surrounding the location in
question. The period covered was March 1, 1993 through March 31,
1994.
The analysis indicates that the area had 400 narcotic offenses and
77 prostitution related offenses.
The area had a total of 9,413 calls for police service during that
one year period.
This is considered a high degree of actiVity for that small an
area.
The immediate area is saturated with alcohol distribution centers.
A distribution center includes: liquor stores, restaurants,
markets, etc.
ATTACHMENT E
_'s IIISStCIII ts TO PlWt.,.:
lIlMLITT. PIIOFESSIOllA1 POt.ICE SElVtCE;
A SAfE ElVIIICIIIEJIT TO E111WlCE TIlE lIlMLITT OF LI FE;
A IEDllCTICIII tll elllIE TIIIOUGH POSITIVE POt.tCE _ITT 1IlTElACTICIII
FIIlDINGS: ( continut:() 0
The block in which the proposed business will locate is occupied by
the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and the charitable
organization Assistance League.
The Chamber of Commerce officials support the idea of
rehabilitation opportunities for deserving individuals, however, do
not agree that the proposed use of the applicants property will be
an asset to the immediate community. It will not be consistent with
the land use design for the downtown renovation efforts.
ACTION PAPERS: None attached.
APPEIlDIDS:
Memorandum dated April 7, 1994 from Crime Analyst Kim Sayano
Reporting District maps for RD208, RD209, RD210.
Crime analysis sheets for RD208, RD209, RD210 demonstrating all
crimes and calls for service for the period 3/1/93 through
12/31/93.
_'S Illatlll IS TO PROVIDE:
CIlMLln. PIIOFDStlllAL 'CILICE IElIVICE:
A SAfE EllVI--.n TO EIIIlAIlt:E T. CltlAt.ln Of LIfE:
A IEJlUCTIIII III CRI. T__ PlISITlVE 'CILICE ClIIIUItn IIITDACTIIII
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City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino Police Department
Interoffice Memorandum
To: Lt Neigel
From: Kim Sayano - Crime Analyst
Subject: Request Regarding 6th & F St
Date: April 7, 1994
Copies:
Following please find the requested information pertaining to the
area surrounding 6th & F St. RDs SC208, SC209, and SC210.
March 1, 1993 to March 31, 1994
Offense SC208 SC209 SC210
Narcotic 123 226 51
Prostitution 72 4 1
Total 195 230 52
The following is the total number of "Calls for Service" for the
three ROS for the same time frame:
SC208:
SC209:
'3,190
3,953
2,270
SC210:
TIlE SIPD IS ClIIIITTED TO PIlOVIDtIG:
PIlIGIl!SSIVE lIlIAl.lTT I'tlLtCE SOVICE;
A SAFE EllVt_1IT TO 1_ TIlE IIlMl.ITY OF LIFE;
A REIlUCYllIII II CRIIIE Y_ _LP l!aJGlIlTtllll AlII _l.EJI SOLvtlG
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CITY OF SAN BERNAR INO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INITIAL STUDY
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IDltiaI Study for Enviromneatallmpacts:
General Plan Ameudment 93-06
Proleet D8Miptlnn/T .......tlon:
The applicant is requesting approval of a General Plan Ameudment to
extend the boundary line for tbe Commercial Regional (CR-2) District to
include her pl"P"" tj which is currently zoned Residential Medium (RM).
February 10, I~
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Prepared for:
MariaJme Bllrklage
596 w. 6th Street
San Bemardino, CA 92410
Prepared by:
Conal McNamara
.4ssistant P1anner
City of San Bemardino
Department of Panning and Building Services
300 North "D" Street
San Bemardino, CA 92418
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ATTACHMENT F
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Initial Study for:
GP A 93-06
INTRODUCTION:
This Initial Study is provided by the City of San Bernardino for General Plan Amendment No.
93-06. It contains an evaluation of both the potential individual and cumulative adverse impacts
which could occur as a result of the proposed project being approved.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study
when a proposal must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not
exempt from CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a proposal,
not exempt from CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared.
The following components constitute. the Initial Study for General Plan Amendment 93-06 and
Conditional Use Permit 93-27:
1. Project Description
2. Site and Area Characteristics
3. Environmental Setting
4. Environmental Impact Checklist, Findings, and Preliminary Determination
5. Supplemental Comments and Mitigation Measures
6. Supporting InformationlLocation Map
Combined, these components constitute the complete Initial Study for General Plan Amendment
93-06.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is requesting approval of a General Plan Amendment to extend the boundary line
for the Commercial Regional (CR-2) District to include her p10pdty which is currently zoned
Residential Medium (RM). The propert)' in question (596 W. 6th Street) is located at the
northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets.
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Initial Study for:
GPA 93-06
SITE AND AREA CHARACTERISTICS:
The subject property is on the northeast comer of 6th Street and "P" Street, having a frontage
of approximately 70 feet on the north side of 6th street and approximately 149.2 feet on the east
side of "P" Street. The site is approximately 10,442 square feet and is developed with a 7,099
square foot, two-story apartment structure. The land use districts on the north and west are
Residential Medium (RM), with the south and east borders being Public Pacility (PF) and
Commercial Regional (CR-2) respectively. The immediate area is completely improved with
no undeveloped land.
ENVIRONMF.NTAL SEllING:
Topographically, the site is relatively flat. The area is fully urbanized and serviced.
Surrounding ~d uses include various residential types to the north and west, commercial/office
to the east. and the City's central library to the south. Additionally, the project site is located
in an area identified by the General Plan as being potentially susceptible to liquefaction.
The subject P10pdty is located within the fOllowing overlays:
1. Urban Archaeological District (General Plan)
2. Main Street Overlay (Development Code)
3. Central City North Redevelopment Area (Economic ~elopment Agency)
The General Plan also identifies the site and vicinity as a potential historic district (Section 3,
Historic Element) due to the fact that the area is part of the original one-mile square survey of
the City and contains the highest concentration of the City's oldest housing stock.
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A detailed discussion of the environmental consequences that may occur as a result of this
proposal is addressed in the section entitled "Supplemental Comments."
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKUST:
Please see the following pages.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST
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A. BACKGROUND
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~ion Number:
General Plan Amendment No. 93-06
Request to extend the boundary line for the
PlIIject ~:
CaImercial. Begional (CR-21 District to include the property
located at 596 W:!st 6th Street, currently zoned Residential Medi.mn (RMI.
.I.acatian:
596 West 6th Street, northeast coiner of 6th & "F" Streets.
EnvinlI.-.. CoII111.'lllo Area:
GeneraJ PImI DeIlgnmian:
CUrrently RM, p...~sed to be CR-2.
2anlng DeIlgnmian;
CUrrently RM, proposed to be CR-2.
B. ENVIROI-VrrAL "ACTS ExpWn .Ut........ wheN ~ ........, on. MpCIIIe dached sheet.
1. E8rth R II..-a.. WlI... pIIIpllIa/ ...... in:
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SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTS
EARTH RF_C:OURCES (1A-A: NO
The project, as pn,puxd, involves the reconfiguration of the Commercial Regional (CR-2) land
use district boundary so as to encompass the parcel located at 596 W. 6th Street, which is
cunently adjacent to it. As a mere boundary movement, the {llop.wd project will not involve
earth movement or development and will not modify any unique geologic/physical feature or
channel. The proposed site is not located within the Alquist-Priolo Special studies zone nor is
it within an area defined for high water or wind erosion.
EARTH RRC:OlJRCRC: (10):
MAYBE
The site is Jocated within an area identified as having moderately high to moderate liquefaction
potential. Although the General Plan Amendment merely modifies an existing district boundary
and plOpOses no development, future construction of uses which might not otherwise be
permitted to locate on this parcel could be subject to the site's liquefaction susceptibility. Future
uses which will be either permitted or conditionally permitted in the CR-2 will require individual
environmental analysis and clearance prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in
Section 68). Therefore, any potential liquefaction issues would be addressed at that time.
AIR RF_C:OlJRMtc: l2A-B):
MAYBE
Due to the fact that this General Plan Amendment involves the relocation of the exiJting
boundary line for the Commercial Regional (CR-2) land use district, the plupuoc:d boundary
modification will have no significant impact; however, future uses which might not otherwise
be able to locate in the existing residential zone could potentially create substantial air em;cmons
as defined by AQMD or create objectionable odors. Future uses which will be either permitted
or conditionally permitted in the CR-2 will require individual environmental analysis and
clearance prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Section 68). 'l"heref'ore any
potential air resources issues would be addressed at that time.
AIR RRC:OURCES l2C): NO
The project site is not located within a high wind hazard area as identified by the City's General
Plan.
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WATER RRCi:OURCES C3A-E): NO
Due to the fact that the project only involves a modification to a zoning boundary, the change
in land use tt.-cignation to Commercial Regional (CR-2) will not cause any changes in absorption
rates, drainage patterns, or surface runoff; change the quality or quantity of ground water; or
discharge into surface waters; or alter surface water quality. Additionally, the site is not located
near flood waters or flood zone as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
BIOLOOICAL RF_Ci:OURCES (4A-Dl: NO
As a complete1y improved site within an existing neighborhood wbich is outside of any
Biological Resources Management Overlay district, the pluposed General Plan Amendment will
not change the number of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals or plants.
Additionally, the request to modify an existing land use district boundary line will not remove
viable, mature trees.
NOISE (5A): NO
Having a Pesidential Medium (RM) land use designation, the site would CUITaltly be permitted
to host noise sensitive land uses with minimal, if any, noise attenuation modifications. The
proposal to change the land use district will therefore not result in the potential location of any
noise sensitive land uses which might not otherwise locate on-site now.
NOISE (5JU:
MAYBE
As a result of the site's changing to a c:ommen:ial designation, the potential for development of
a commercial use which would generate noise in excess of the CUITalt residential 1evel is
probable. Future uses which will be either permitted or c:onditionally permitted in the CR-2 will
require individual environmenlal analysis and clearance prior to approval (a list of potential uses
is analyzed in Section 68). Therefore, any potential noise issues would be addressed at that
time.
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LAND USE l6A): YFS
As a proposal to modify the existing boundary line for the CR-2 land use district, the project
will change the land use as designated on the General Plan. As a result, the uses within the CR-
2 district which are currently not permitted in the RM district will be either permitted or
conditionally permitted as indicated in the City's wCommerciaI Districts Ust ofPennitted Uses. W
The site is bounded on the east by the Commercial Regional (CR-2) district and is therefore
already directly e..pu-t to commercial land uses (or the potential for commercial land uses)
impwlillte1y to the east; however, should this General Plan Amendment be approved, numerous
commercial uses which currently are not permitted will be either permitted or conditionally
permitted. The following is a list of the uses which would be permitted and conditionally
permitted should the General Plan Amendment be approved:
I. Commercial estab1islunents when: the administrative, clerical, and lIIlIDlIgerial functions
of a bUs11leSS or industry are conducted or when: members of a profession conduct their
practice (e.g., lICC01IJlting, medicine, or engineering).
2. Commercial establishments which provide parts, repair, sale, and service for
automobiles, RV's, and trucks.
3. Commercial establishments which provide boarding, camping spaces/facilities, Intlgi1\g
(with or without meals) and mixed use facilities.
4. Commercial estab1islunents which serve prepared food or beverages for consumption on
or off the premi!U!S.
S. Commercial establishmeqt which provide participant/speclator amusement, entertainment
or sport, primarily for fillllllCial gain.
6. Commercial establi"'un.....ts which engage in monetary transactions not directly related
to the sale of a product/service
7. Commercial establishlllf!llts which provide needed services of a medicallc:are nature which
are related to the health and welfare 0 the City's residents.
8. Commercial establishments which provide needed services of a personal nature.
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9. Commercial establishments which sell merchandise generally needed/desired by the
residents and employees of the community.
10. Commercial establishments which store large inventories of goods typically in industrial-
style structures where these goods are not produced on the site but are offered for sale.
The following is a list of uses specifically listed in the Development Code as being either
"permitted" or "conditionally permitted" in this land use designation:
Permitted
· Auto Pans Sales (with or without installations)
· Vehicle Leasing!Rental
· De);ca.,senslSandwich Shops
· Restaurants - No Drive- 'Ibrus
· Miscellaneous Indoor EntertainmentlRecreation
· Health ClinicslOutpatient Surgery
· Social Service Centers
· BarberlBeautylNail Shops
· Dance Sch001slKarate Studios
· Dry Cleaners
. Health! Athletic Clubs
· Laundromats (Retail only)
· Drug Stores
· Flower/Gift Shop
· General Merchandise (Including Supermarkets)
· Medical Equipment IJId Supplies
· Mobile Home Sales
· Office SupplieslEquipment
· Specialty Food Stores (No A1coboI Sales)
· Catering Establishments
. C)fo.sIni"lIJanitorial
· Copy CenterslPostaJ Service Centers IJId Blueprinting
· Laboratories (e.g., Film, MedicallJld Dental, "R &. D," etc.)
· ),fi-lll1"""'11S RepairslServices (Indoors only)
· Pub1ishing/Printing Plants
· Recycling Facilities (Reverse Vending Only)
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· Antennae/Satellite Dish
· Clubs, Lodges, and Meeting Halls
. Day Care Facilities
. FenceslWalls
. libraries
. Mixed Use
. Multi-Family Housing
. Museums
. Parking Lots
· Parking Structures
· PolicelFire Protection
· Public Utility Uses
· Radiotrelevision Broadcasting
· Religious Facilities
· Temporary Uses (Subject to a Tempomy Use Permit)
· TradeJTechnical Schools
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· Services Stations
· Boarding Houses
. HotdsfMote1s
. Mixed Uses
· Single Room Oc:cupanc.ies (SRO's)
. Night ClubslBarslLounges
· Auditoriums, ConventiOll Halls, and Theaters
· Mi~lIlll'"'OUS Outdoor EntertainmentlRecreation
· Residential Care Facilities
· Senior/Congregate Care Facilities
. Liquor Stores
. Pipelines
Although future uses which will be either permitted or conditionally permitted in the CR-2 will
require individual environmental analysis and cltarlDCe prior to approval, the imp8cts asoneiated
with the ability to develop the parcel to commercial standards will bave a definite effect 011 the
surrouncIing residential Deigbborbood. Future uses which will be either permitted or
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prior to approval; therefore, any potential man-made hazards issues would be addressed at that
time.
LAND USE (6B-C): NO
The fllOjlwc;d site is not within an Airport District or the Foothill Fire Zones and therefore will
not be affected by the I'lupull<'(l General Plan Amendment.
MAN-MADE HAZARDS nA-C): MAYBE
Potential results of the parcel being desigroll~ CR-2 c:ould be the location of a use which might
use, store transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic material; release hazardous substances; or
expose people to potential health/safety hazards. However, the Plupull<'(l change in boundary
will not in and of itself cause any man-made hazards. Future uses which will be either permitted
or conditionally permitted in the CR-2 will require individual environmenlaI analysis and
clearance prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Section 6a). Themore any
potential man-made hazards issues would be addressed at that time.
HOUSING (SA): MAYBE
The PlUjIUlItd change in zoning will not immMilltf'Jy impact housing; however, sbou1d the land
use ~tion be changed to CR-2, the potential could exist in the future for the site to be
redeveloped as a COIIUI1eI'Cial site thus e1imiftllti"l the Emti"l housing. Future requests to
change uses will require individual environmenlaI analysis and clearance prior to approVil (a list
of potential uses is analyzed in Section 6a). Therefore, any potential housing issues would be
addressed at that time.
TRANSPORTATlON/ClRMn .AnON t9A-In: NO
Due to the fact that the site is Unn-'illt"'ly adjacent to an exiPi"l COIIUI1eI'Cial district and that
the surrounding area's c:in:uIation system is constructed to the General Plan's ultimate build-out
standards, the change in the parcel's land use dHigltlltion and any potential location of
CODUDeIcial use will not CIeate an incIease in traffic: that is greater than the land use (I-;grollted
on the General plan; CIeate a demand for new parking facilities/structures; impact existing public
transportation systems; alter Pl~t patterns of c:in:uIation; impact rail or air traffic; incIease
safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians; created a disjointed pattern of roadway
improvements; or incIease traffic volumes on the roadways or intersectioos.
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TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULA nON 19D:
MAYBE
At present, the parcel contains a two-story structure used for apartments with no on-site parking
provided. As a proPe.ti within the RM land use district, any enlargement in excess of 25 % or
any change in use would necessitate the location of parking spaces in accordance with the
provisions of the Development Code. There is, however, an exception to this requirement for
stnJctUIes and uses located within the CR-2 land use district. Although this will not have a
direct bearing on the prcsalt use of the property, the potential for future parking problems must
be recogn;7ed. Future requests to change uses will require individual environmental analysis
and clearance prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Section 6a). Therefore,
any potential parking issues would be addressed at that time.
PURl Ie' SERVICF..t:; (lOA-F'l NO
All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the overall service
ability of any public service.
Fire ~on
Fire protection services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Fire Department.
Police Protection
Police services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Police Department.
Schools
As the project involves a change in land use designation to a commercial district, school services
will not be impacted by this project.
Parks 01" Other IlfllN'llt2tional F.acl1iti~
As the project involves a change in land use d-ipnon to a commercial district, parks and
recreational facilities will not be impacted. At p. sent, the site offers no open space or
recreation lWa.
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Medical Aid
As the project involves a change in land use designation, no effect on medical aid is anticipated.
Solid Waste
Solid waste service will COIItinue to be provided regardless of the proposed zoning for the project
site.
tITII .1TTP.c: llIA-C): NO
All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the overall service
ability of any utility. Natural ps, electricity, water, and sewer service will COIItinue to be
provided regardless of the pl~ zoning for the site.
AF_~CS 112J\): NO
As the area is completely developed, a change in the parcel's land use c:I-ignation will not
obstruct any scenic view.
AF_~("~ (12:Q):
MAYBE
As a result of the site's land use "-ir-rion becoming CR-2, uses CQUld potentially locate on
site which might change the visual impIct of the site onto the surrounding area (see Cultural
Resources 13B).
cm..TURAL llP.~OURr.F_c; 113A): NO
The proposal to modify the land use "-ignarion will not alter or destroy a prehistoric or historic
an:baeo1ogical site by devel~t. Future uses which will be either permittal or concIitionalIy
permittal in the CR-2 will requiJe individual environmental analysis and clearance prior to
approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Section 68). Therefore, any potential
arcbaeological issues would be addressed at that time. .
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CULTURAL RP_C:OURCES (13B): MAYBE
Approval of the General Plan Amendment will modify the zoning designation of the subject
property to be Commercial Regional (CR-2). As such, the existing residential structure (and
future uses) will be subject to new commercial standards. A citywide historic resource
reconnaissance survey report was prepared in 1991 by Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson,
AlA, Inc. The report provides the estimated date of construction as 1930 for the Mediterranean
style two-story stucco apartment structure on-site. Donaldson (Vol. I, p. 20) also "-igJ"'ted
areas in the City as potential historic overlay zones. The subject prope.1)' is centrally located
within what bas been termed the "Historic San Bernardino Overlay Zone, " which contains the
"highest concentration of the City's oldest potential historic homes," as well as the longest
continuous babitation in the City, including aboriginal and various concentrated ethnic
occupations.
'Aecaose of the various historic and prehistoric events asonMlI~ with the area, the subject
plop.aty' is considered to be located within an area of archaeological sensitivity, the City's Urban
Archaeological District. as identified in the Historical Element of the city's General Plan
(Section 3, Figure 8). Hence, the potential exists for historical archaeological resources of 19th
century San Bernardino to be located below the surface of the project site.
The JlIU~ General Plan Amendment will not cIirectIy cause the alteration or destruction of
a historical resource; however, it could IIIlIke possible the future location of a commercial use
on-site. As such, the potential for the alteration or destruction of the exiJti"& strw:ture in favor
of a new commercial use must be reoogI'i7ed. Future. uses which will be either permitted or
conditionally permitted in the CR-2 will require individual environmental analysis and clearance
prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Section 6a). Therefore any potential
historical ~ issues would be addressed at that time.
SUPPORTING INFORMA nONILOCA nON MAP:
Please see the following pages.
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The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
a residential care facility for the treatment of recovering drug addicts at
596 West 6th Street. Cum:ntly, residential care facilities are not
permitted within the Residential Medium Land Use Districts; however, the
app1icant is pocessing a COI1CU11'eDt General Plan Amendment to change
the parcel's zoning to CR-2, where the use is conditionally permitted.
FebnJary 10, I~
Prepuoed for:
Marianne Barklage
596 W. 6th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Prepuoed by:
Conal McNamara
Assistant Planner
City of San Bernardino
Department of Panning and Building Services
300 North -D- Street
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INTRODUCTION:
This Initial Study is provided by the City of San Bernardino for Conditional Use Pennit No. 93-
27. It contains an evaluation of both the potential individual and cumulative adverse impacts
which could occur as a result of the proposed project being approved.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the preparation of an Initial Study
when a I'IUpuMl must obtain discretionary approval from a governmental agency and is not
exempt from CEQA. The purpose of the Initial Study is to determine whether or not a propoW,
not exempt from CEQA, qualifies for a Negative Declaration or whether or not an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepIIJed.
The following components constitute the Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 93-27:
1. Project Description
2. Site and Area ChaIlIcteristics
3. Environmental Setting
4. Environmental Impact C/leclrHct, Findings, and Preliminary Determination
5. Supplemental Comments and Mitigation Measures
6. Supporting Informationll.ocation Map
Combined, these compoo.ents constitute the complete Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit
93-27. .
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a residential care
facility for the treatment of recovering drug addicts at 596 West 6th Street. ClII1'aItly,
residential care facilities arc not permitted within the Residential Medium Land Use Districts;
however, the applicant is 1'1ue-,il\g a concurrent General Plan Amendment to change the
parcel's zoning to CR-2, where the use is conditionally permitted.
SITE AND AREA CRARAl.:TEKISTICS:
The subject JlI"I'""l1 is on the northeast comer of 6th Street and wFw Street, having a frontage
of approximately 70 feet on the north side of 6th street and approximately 149.2 feet on the QSt
side of wFw Street. The site is approximately 10,442 square feet and is developed with a 7,099
square foot, two-story apartment struc:tuJe. The Jand use districts on the north and west arc
Residential Medium (RM), with the south and QSt bolde.i being Public Facility (PF) and
Commercial Regional (CR-2) respectively. The imlMdiSltP. area is completely improved with
no undeveloped land.
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ENVIRONMENTAL S~I ."IN'G:
Topographically, the site is relatively flat. The area is fully urbanized and serviced.
Surrounding land uses include various residential types to the north and west, commercial/office
to the east. and the City's central library to the south. Additionally, the project site is located
in an area identified by the General Plan as being potentially susceptible to liquefaction.
The subject prop.aty is located within the following overlays:
1. Urban Archaeological District (General Plan)
2. Main Street Overlay (Development Code)
3. Central City North Redevelopment Area (Economic Development Agency)
The General Plan also identifies the site and vicinity as a potential historic district (Section 3,
Historic Element) due to the fact that the area is part of the original one-mile square survey of
the City and contains the highest concentration of the City's oldest housing stock.
A detailed discussion of the environmental consequences that may occur as a result of this
proposal is addressed in the section entitled .Supplemental Comments..
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACI' CHFrICT .T!M':
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~nNumber. Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27
Prajec:lDTlt.~: Reouest to locate and ooerate a residential care facility
for the treat~nt of recoverino druo and alcohol addicts in an existing
two-story apartment building.
Lacation: 596 West Sixth Street; northeast corner of Sixth and "F" Streets.
Urban Archaeological District (General Plan),
EnvianmenmJ COli.."".... Arua:
Main Street Overlay (Development Code), potential liquefaction zone.
Gener.J......~: Currentlv RH. orooosed to be CR-2 throuQh GPA No.
93-06,
Zon~~: Currently RH. proposed to be CR-2 through GPA No. 93-06.
8. ENVIROteENrAL "ACTS ExpIIin ~ whIrII..........., on . MplIIaIe alIacMd sheet.
1. Earth qTlaur~.. WIIthe propoaaJ .....111: .
L EaJth IIlll\.WIIenl (cut ancUar III) '" 10.000 cubic
yanIa or _?
b. DevwIap.._1l ancIIor grading on ... ~
1han 15% naIuIal grade?
c. Develapment wIIhIn the AlcI*.f>rlDb SpecW
Sludiu Zone - cMflnMllII Sellon 12.0. Geg' 'Ilk
& SelImic, Figure 47. 0/ the CIly'. Gener.J Plan?
d. Macll'1llIIIiDn 01 any unique gaolao&. or p/IyIlcal
feahn?
.. 0wI1A,t..-nt ..... _ cMfInMI for high potenIlaJ tor
...., or wind eIOIion -1denlIied III SecIian 12.0.
~Ic & Seilmk, FGIIIa S3, 0/ the CIty'a GenIraI
Plan?
f. MoclIIc4.n 01. channel, cnek or rInr?
to..
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No
Maybe
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II. Oe\..lclN....nt within an __ subject to 1BnclIIides, Ves No Maybe
lIIf'l'rUlIe.,1iq1lllaclion or IIlher UnIIar hazanls as
IlIellllliad In Section 12.0 - GaoIogic & SaiImic, X
Fig!-. 48, 52 and 53 oIlhe Clty'a G..,. Plan?
h. Olher?
2- Air Rnau.-: WUllhe prapoaaJ raauIt In:
ao SubIlanIial air amlllic... or an .nect upon amIliwIt X
air quality as cleIiMd by ACMD?
b. The cnaIIon 01 abjec:li1lo18ble adorI? X
Co DM'.lapmallt within a high wind hazanI_ asldaodlad
In Section 15.0. WInd & FA, Figure 58, at lhe Clty'a X
ca.-J Plan?
a. W..... R.nu_; WIIlhe prapoeaI raauIt In:
.. Changes In 1~la4plIu.. -'lhInage ........., arlhe
... and amount 01 aurfaw III'laII clue to X
~n~ ......1
b. Changes In lhe _ arftaw 0I1Iaad ......? X
Co DIa:I_..1nIo l1li'-...... 01' any -1118Ib. X
01l1li'-...., quaIty?
d. Change In lhe qudIy 01 quality 01 gnIlnI waIIr? X
.. ~.. 01 paapIa 01' III'DlIlrty ta IIaad hazanls _
"'4IIacI1n" FalIenII EmeIge...,. u.nag.1Il8I1l
...... FIoacI ~ ~ MIp, CamnuIky.....
...... ClI0281 _' _ . and SacIIan 11.0. X
FlaacIoIQ, Figure lI2, 01.. CIty'. ca.nar.J Plan?
f. 0Ihar?
4- .'lla.... AnaL -: Could.. p....-. raaultln:
.. OM-.~p_1l within "llIo&:J'~ "--
... itl ._ll 0...." -_..11 In SaalIan 10.0
. ...... "l ~ ~ Figure 41. 01.. CIty'. X
ca.nar.J Plan?
b. Change 1n"1IlIIIbar 01..., unique. ... 01'
.......ad Ill. ... 01" arlhalr habIIId InaIudIng X
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Co Change In "1IlIIIIbar 01..., unique. ... 01' X
...._oM! ~ 01..... arlhalr habIIwl?
d. RaI,I\."" 01..., .........? tI" 01' ......1 X
.. 0Ihar?
So NoIaa: Could.. pI'IlpClW raauIt In:
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IAn 018 ~ and _IAn 0I..:'W MrIar
_ld.. Tn ~ In 14.0 . NaIIa. ..... and X
. 01.. CIty'. ca.nar.J Plan?
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b. Denlapment of new or expMSion of .xlating industrial, Yes No Maybe
ClIIInmen:lal or other _ which ~rIII. no.. levels on
- 00Illein1ng hou8lng, 8ChooIs, '-'th em. f8CiIities
or other 88lIIItIve _1Ibove M Ldn of 65 d8(A) exterior X
or M Ldn of 4S cIl(A) interior?
c. OIlIer?
.. a..nd Uee: Wlllhe propoaa/ _uk In:
L A ch8nge In the IInd 1118 .. dalgnUld on the X
General PIIn?
b. DenIapment wlIhIn ~ Mpon DiIlrIcl.. ldentlied In lhe
Ail IMt......... CompIIIlblo. u.. Z- (AICUZ) Report 8nd X
lhe UncI u.. ZanIng DiIlrIcl ...?
c. O.nlap"*,, wlIhIn FooIhIlI Fft Zar.. A & 8, or C .. t..
ldelllllied on lhe UncI u.. Zaning DiIIrict MIp?
d, OIlIer?
7. ....... dl .........: WiD lhe pIIljeel:
L u.., ....., RnIport or ~ .... GI hIDnIouI or
IlIIdc - 11 riIIIs (including but nollmlted III 011. X
.-'1 .. '-", c:hemIcIII or filii"',)?
b. IrMIIv.lhe ...... GI hIDnIouI..... . c u? X
c. &po. peapIe Illlhe poIMiIJ '-1h1.18Iy ....? X
d. OIlIer?
.. ......1n8: WIIlhe~
L Aemo... 8IliIIiflg IIouIing or __ . dema.,d _ X
tar 1IlIdL.. houIIiiVI r-
b. 0Iher?
t. TNI_, .11....... / ell::: ,'.Itan: ClIuId lhe PRll-olI, In
-.-'lIon ....lhe CI-'. ., .n PIIn -idenlll din SeclIon
1.0 . ClIaIIIIiIn Gllhe CIIy'a .... PIIn. ....In:
L An ,- ..In lraIlIc... II .,...,thMlhe liliiii X
... 11111:.-""'" on lhe GeMrIIPt.!?
b. u.. 01 exIIlIng, or dem8nd tar new, ~ X
"'o8lt~?
c. Irnpc upon -.lIIIng pubic hnIporlatian .......? X
d. ......... of pr-.. FJ -- ...01. . 1~JI.? X
L Irnpc to ... or eirtrldlic? X
f. inc!-&Jld ...., .,... . to ...... bIq. ~ rh or
,ldUL!...? X
g. A -IJII a.d .......01..-.; ~.__? X
h. _.......Ina... In lraIlIclllllumea on the ..1>....... X
or .........?
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10. Publca.4fall: W1....plOpllAllmpctthefollowlng
a.,ond... ~ 111 pnMde -*I.... leftls of service?
L Fire pIQleCtion?
b. Fob pnMclion?
c. Schoola (i..., "ndance, bouncIariea, ovwIDad, etc.)?
d. Palka or llIher __illMl 'c1I1ties?
.. MecliceI eld?
,. Sold W...?
Do Other?
Yes No Maybe .
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X
X
X
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11. UIIIlIM: WII... prap.-J:
L Impect... tDlawing a.,ond'" ~lIllbfty 111
pnlVide -*I...... ..... 01 MIVicle or ~...
CXlIlItIUCIIIln oI_'....?
1. tuIInJ ges?
2- 0Ic:lIUy?
a. w.a.r?
4, ..."
S. 0Iher?
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b. AeeuIt In. -1111 ~ paDIm 01.-..... lIalll?
c. ...... the CllIIIIInJcllDn 01_' ""w?
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X
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L ClIuld the pi' . It......1n the CIbIlnIllIIDn 01 any
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b. _ the vIIuaIlmpect 01 the prIIjIal. dill.........
111 thellllnllllJdllv _?
c. 0Iher?
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13. CUIIuraJ RI 11 U I: ClIuld the pIapIIIIllalUllln:
L The . ....ordllJruc:tianol.p.~.-r,.,llI'
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a.o. H'lea_ F9n.. 01 the ClIfI GaIwaI PIIn?
X
b. Alarall.... or ~lIt .... 01. .'_1 rk~.... 8lrJJI:IuN
llI' abjICt......1n the ClIfI tiIlDdc - T I ~
fl-.!:c.. rmlwwy?
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14. IIIndatDry Flndlnp of Slgnlflcll_ (Section 15065)
The c.J1famIa Envilanmenl8l Oudty Ad .... that K any 01 the foU-ing can be 8IIIMIlId yu or
maybe, the praject may haft a aignKicant "'eel on the environment and an EnvilanllMlllaJ Impact
Report shell be 1HJ*ed.
v..
No
Maybe
L Daa the pIllject hIIve the palentiaJ lD degrade the
qudy 01 the envIronmenI, aubetanIlaIy Nduce the
habbI aI. flail or wid... ... _ . fish or
.... pllpI~ lD drop below ... aualalnlng levell,
""""lD eImInIIa a plant or ...... _munlty,
Nduce the IIIIIlber or NalrIct the range ala .... or
....IgMacI.,. or aninal or aImInIIa Imporlant
-.- 01 the mejor I*IDda III CaIIornla hlalDry
or pIW/JIalDIt?
b. .Daaa the pIllject hIIve the pat8llIlaJ lD achIava short.
tann, lD the ~II'~'" III loug_n., envInII_rb1
....? (A ahart-Wm Impael on the anvirDl.ment 11_
which _In a IWIllIualy Inf. cIe/'..1ilh period
III lima.... IaIIg-181m impacla wII andura ... inIa
the fuIura.)
c. Daa the pIllject haft impacla which _1ndivIdudy
ImIIad, 1IuI-.......1o; lIlIIlIIdetlble? (A pIllject II1II)'
Impael on two or _ , Ip 1'* r..au_.... the
Impaelon aaah _ II ~s....... but....
the IIIfaclI III the IalaI 01"- impacla on the
........ 11-'8.......11.)
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d. Daa the pIllject haft .nvlroQ..._.... ..... which wII
- 'N0I: I II1II.......... on humen beInga,
...., chclIy or IncIlNclIy?
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C. NOOI'IIIDN OF BrMOr-WIfAL IVALUA1ION AND 1I1IGA1ION IIEASURES
(AIr.dI...... m -.y.)
The detailed discussion of each environmental issue is provided on
the attached sheets.
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On lhe buis llf this InItiaJ atudy,
[!I The prep a Jad pnlj8ct COULD NOT h8w a aignlllc8nt 1IIf8Cl on the anviranmm 8IId . NEGATIVE DEClARA_
TION will ba prapllred.
O The PftIIICIUd pnlj8ct could haw . aignl'lCant 1IIf8Cl on the arwinlnmant, "hough lhara will not ba . aignllicant
lIIfaet in this - -.... the mitigation......... daacribad aboWl heva baan addad to the projac:L A
NEGAnve DECLARATION wiD ba JII'8paIad.
o The PftIIICIUd pnlj8ct MAY h8w. algnlicant aIfaet on tha anvlranmant, 8IId an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is raquinld.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN 8ERNAFlDINo, CALFORNIA
Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner
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SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTS
EARTH llJl.~OlJRCF_~ (lA-F): NO
The project, as plupoac.d, will utilize the existing two-story structIJre located at 596 W. 6th
Street and therefme will not involve earth I1lOVeJIIeIIt or development and will not modify any
unique geologic/physical feature or channel. The Plupuxd site is not located within the Alquist-
Priolo Special studies zone nor is it within an area defined for high water or wind erosion.
EARTH llJl.~OlJRCF_~ llG): NO
The site is located within an area identified as having moderately high to moderate liquefaction
potential; however, the Conditional Use Permit merely establishes a new use in an existing
structure. As such, no development is being Jl1~. Additionally, at the time building permit
plans are JeYiewed, the structIJre will be required to meet seismic standards.
AIR llP-~OURCF_~ 12A-D): NO
This Conditional Use Permit will involve changing the site's use from a strictly residential nature
to a commercial residential facllity. However, there will be no substantial air emissions or
objectiooable odors generated. Additionally, the project site is.Aot located within-a high wind
hazard area as identified by the City's General Plan. _
WATER llP-~OURCF~~ 13A-ID: NO
Due to the fact that the use will be occupying the existing building, the project will not cause
any changes in absolption rates, drainage patterns, or surface runoff; change the quality or
quantity of ground water; or d;ccharge into surface waters; or alter surface water quality.
Additionally, the site is not located near flood waters or flood zone as identified by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
BIOLOGICAL llR~OURCF_1il (4A-D): NO
As a completely improved site within an Mjm1\g neighborbood which is outside of any
Biological Resoun:es Management Overlay district, the plopu.;d Conditional Use Permit will
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not change the number of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals or plants.
Additionally, the establishment of the use will not remove viable, mature trees.
NOISE (SA-B):
NO
Having a Residential Medium (RM) land use ~p'tion, the site currently can be permitted to
host noise sensitive land uses with minimal, if any, noise attenuation modifications. The
proposal to change the use will therefore not result in the poteDtiallocation of any noise sensitive
land uses which might not otherwise locate on-site now nor will it cause the development of new
or expansion of existing industrial, commercial or other uses which generate noise levels on
areas containing housing, schools, health care facilities.
LAND USE (6A): YES
As a collUDel'Cial residential facility, the Pluposed project will alter the use of the site which is
currently multi-family residential. However, the c:oncurrent General Plan Amendment ~
addresses the issues associated with the change in zoning and use.
LAND USE (6B-Cl: NO
The proposed site is not within an Airport District or the Foothill Fire Zones and therefore will
not be affected by the PIOpuxd Conditional Use Permit.
MAN-MADE HAZARDS t7A-CI: NO
The ptc.puMld board and care facility will not use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or
toxic materials. Additionally, the PIOpu.ld project will not involve the release of hazardous
substances or expose people to potential health/safety hazards.
HOUSING (JlA.): YES
The propos.:d use will still serve u housing, on a temporary basis for a segment of society
different from those currently inten:sted in living theIe. Multi-family units will be removed
from existing housing stocks; however, since the City hu an adequate supply of low to moderate
income multi-family units, the project will not create a demancI for additional housing.
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TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION (9A-B): MAYBE
The proposed use is a commercial residential use which will increase the site's intensity, but the
use will not create an increase in traffic that is greater than the land use designated on the
General Plan due to the fact that most clients will not drive and the site is adjacent to the CR-2
zone, thus sharing its traffic patterns. Although approximately seven (T) parking spaces would
ordinarily be tequired for the propu.:d use, the provisions under Section 19.24.030 of the
Development Code exempt the CR-2 district from the need to upgrade parking facilities thereby
not creating a demand for new parking facilities/structures.
TRANSPORTATION/ClRCULA TION 19C-H'l: NO
As a commercial residential facility utilizing an existing structure, the PIOyuaeCl project will not
impact existing public transportation systems; alter p.Go.w,t patterns of circulation; impact rail
or air traffic; increase safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians; created a ~ointed
pattern of roadway improvements; or increase traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections.
PlJRI.ll'" SERVll"'R~ (10A-C.F) NO
All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the overall service
ability of any public service.
Fire Pmtectinn
Fire prote...1iOll services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Fire Department.
Police ~ion
Police services are provided by the City of San BcmanIino Police Department.
Schools
As the project involves a change to a commercial residential use for recovering addicts, school
services will not be impacted by this project.
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Solid Waste
Solid waste service will continue to be provided regardless of the proposed use for the project
site.
PURI.Tr. SERVICRc; lIOD-E)
MAYBE
Parks or Other TlPJt!lP.lltional Facilitif!ll
As the project involves a change to a commercial residential use, parks and m:rea1ional facilities
will not be impacted. The park and library facilities may be used by residents since, at present,
the site offers no open space or m:rea1ion area. However, the residents are not CAi""'ted to
create any significant impact beyond present capabilities of the facilities.
Medil'.lll Aid
As the project involves a change in residential intensity, more people could require medical aid;
however, due to the fact that only 36 residents will live on-site at any given time, no effect on
medical aid is anticipated.
IJTIT .mltCi: 1I1A-O: NO
All services will be adequately provided to the project site withClut impIMillg the ~ service
ability of any utility. Natural gas. electricity, wala'...and sewer service will continue to be
provided regardless of the PI()puM:d zoning for the site.
AF.Ci:THETICS 1I2A-B): NO
As the use is propu..ed to be loeated within an maillg blli1dillg on-site, the proP<>sed use will
not obstruct any scalic view or change the visual impact of the site onto the sunounding area.
CULTURAL TlF_Ci:OURCRc; 1I3A-I{): NO
Due to the fact that the PI()puM:d use will occupy the Cltiaillg site, the proposal will not alter or
destroy a prehistoric or historic an:haeological site by cIeve10pment nor will it alter or destroy
a historical site, structure or object.
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SUPPORTING INFORM A nONIIDCA nON MAP:
Please see the following pages.
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GENERAL Pl.AN LAND USE DESIGNATION
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Al Boughey, A I C P
Director
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 92418
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Dear Mr. Boughey:
1
1 ~ubmitted my application in November 1993 and had my first
revieK meeting in the last week of February 1994. Constant
delays have created a financial burden and real hardship on
me 1 will have to ask for a new Assistant Planner.
Mr. McNamara has in every telephone conversation or meeting
I have had with him complained about being "swamped" and
overloaded with work.
This situation also affects the staff report he prepared.
It is incorrect, very negative and detrimental to my
pro.iect.
r. The staff report states:
A.
The proposed project is to be for 40 residents.
True
B.
The existing building has 6 units.
False
2
The existing building has 19 separate apartment
units. Thus as rented in the past to a couple
with 2-4 children brings the occupancy to
approximately 95 residents. This figure does
not take into account the numerous visitors
showing up around the 1st and 15th of every month
using the address of the tenant's to receive their
welfare checks. There are also many
"overnlghters" and "vacationers" that make the
residency load even higher.
ATTACHMENT 4.
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Renting said apartment building with very careful screenin~
and on site manager still has problems: drug use and sale,
prostitution, and fights. Occurrences of thIS nature were
on a daily basis. Because of Tenants Rights the police
could not be very effective. Officers where restricted to
the front doors. As stated in Police Dept. Interoffice
Memorandum, see attached.
The area has been a high crime area for quite some time,
9,413 calls during the year. These facts. affirm that
changes are needed. My project will indeed do that. As Mr
McNamara stated in the staff report on page 2 "All those
enrolled are supervised 24 hours a day for the duration of
their stay",
The staff report states that future residents to the
recovery program could be affiliated with the State
Department of Corrections and therefore subject to receivin~
individuals from the California State Penal S~'stem.
I am not aware of a code or law that lets a recovery program
discriminate against such patrons, I do know that in
renting'an apartment I can not discriminate against such
individuals who have paid their debt to society.
However, if the City/Mayor of San Bernardino WIll assist me
or issue a letter of hold harmless against such
discrimination or instruct me otherwise, I would gladl\' be
in compliance with their requests.
Mr. ~cNamara's opinion as stated in the staff report .....the
State will be subsidizing a significant portion of the
program cost." is incorrect, because in the majority of
cases the cost carrier is the individual themselves or their
illsurance compan~'. This demonstrates a strong desire and
motivation on the part of the individual to turn their lives
in a more positive direction.
1 have to stress that the program is not a detox center it
is a recovery home under professional supervIsion
and will be state certified and state licenced, staff report
did not mentioned this at all.
II, The impact associated with the ability to develop the
parcel to commercial standards will have no negative
effect on the surrounding residential neighborhood.
The staff report refers to the building as a facility,
the building has a historical value and the exterior
will be unchanged. The building will remain a
residential building and will have at least 60X less
occupancy than the present apartment building. Also,
it can and shall be properly controlled.
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Goal 10,a and IG.m in the General Plan Amendment states that
it shall be the goal of the city to "achieve a pattern and
distribution of land uses which: a. retain and enhance....
m. provide a high quality of life and secure environment for
the City's residents and businesses....
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This project certainly meets this pattern. In addition due
to the great reduction in occupancy" 58 ". The noise will
be drastically reduced. my project is a change in land use
designation only, and my request is to extend the boundary
line for the CR2 land use. How Mr. McNamara can state that
the surrounding area is residential I do not know. Bound to
my East is CR2, across the street is a Public Library, and
the South West Corner is a medical building.
I hope you will grant and extent my request for the CUP and
CR2. As you granted Dr. Alvaro Bolivar (my neighbor across
the street) a General Plan Amendment on 5-2-94. OPA No. 93-
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In conclusion please keep in mind where ever one sees a
dru~/alcohol ("Gibson House" and "New House") or boarding
hOllse ("F" ans 7th Street) it stands out as being well kept
especially in the areas of cleanliness and landscaping, etc.
Also. the Police Department if needed has full cooperatIon
with Management for a "No Closed Door Policy".
Sincerel~',
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cc: Hayor Tom Minor
Council Members
Chamber of Commerce
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RFSPONSE TO MARIANNE BARKLAGE'S LETTER OF MAY 2, 1994
GPA NO. 93-06/CUP NO. 93-27
The following is offered as a response to the letter addressed to the Planning Commission dated
May 2, 1994, from Ms. Marianne Barklage, Ms. Barklage's key comments have been identified
with a number. Staffs corresponding response are provided below.
1
The General Plan Amendment (necessary to change the land use designation to one which
conditionally permits the proposed use) was submitted the last day of November 1993; however,
the applicant did not submit the corresponding Conditional Use Permit application until two days
before Christmas, 1993, A plan check submittal was received on November 30, 1993,
indicating modifications to the building for a 40 person care facility use. As a result of the need
for both a General Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit before the proposed use could
locate on-site, staff waited to receive the Conditional Use Permit submittal before processing the
applications to hearing. Further, City Hall was closed after that point until January 3, 1994.
The item was brought before the Development/Environmental Review Committee on February
24, 1994, with two Initials Studies. The Initial Studies were circulated for public review and
comment, and on March 24, 1994, the items were again heard by the DIERC which cleared
them to the Planning Commission with a recommendation to adopt the Negative Declarations.
The items were then brought to the next possible Planning Commission hearing (May 3, 1994)
and are now being brought to the earliest possible Mayor and Common Council meeting.
The information contained in the staff report is the result of information obtained verbally from
Ms. Barklage. Both the General Plan Amendment and the Conditional Use Permit applications
were extremely unclear as to what is currently existing within the structure and what the nature
of the proposed use is. As the application gave no project description other than "apartment
building" and "group home," staff had to obtain additional information orally prior to drafting
the staff report. The information in the staff report directly reflects the verbal statements given
by Ms. Barklage.
Although the Planning Commission staff report stated that the structure had six units, building
permit records indicate that the site is approved for 19 apartment units apparently functioning
as a boarding house (with one bathroom per "unit" and one kitchen serving the entire building).
2 Staff introduced this on the record at the Planning Commission hearing. Due to the fact that the
structure is only 13,381 square feet (first and second floor area--as indicated by separately
submitted plan check plans), it would not be possible to yield 19 apartment units as recognized
by the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The UBC requires that each apartment unit have kitchen
facilities. The propel t)' in question is constructed to function with a single kitchen serving all
units.
3 Comments noted.
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As stated under the first item, much of the related information was received verbally from Ms.
BarkIage throughout the process. Ms. BarkIage did state that the project is proposed to be State
licensed and certified.
As identified and discussed in Issue 1 of the Planning Commission staff report, the question is
not only the immediate effects of changing the zoning, but the long term effects of the property's
standing as a commercially zoned parcel. The proposed use mayor may not cause a decrease
in the occupancy at this time. However, if in the future the proposed use is to cease operation,
the site could be established with other commercial uses permitted in the Commercial Regional
(CR-2) land use district. The "residential" appearance of the building is only partly at issue,
additional focus should be placed on the fact that there is no on-site parking available to
accommodate even a low-intensity office use, should one be proposed in the future. Based on
existing constraints (Le, no on-site parking and no available area for on-site parking) future uses
in the CR-2 could be restricted.
The applications being considered involve more than merely shifting the boundary line over to
encompass the subject property. With regard to the relationship between the proposed General
Plan Amendment/Conditional Use Permit and General Plan Amendment 93-03, the latter
involved a legal, nonconforming medical use which has been operating since the 1970's in the
same location seeking to change the land use designation to Commercial Regional (CR-2) so that
it would be a conforming use and the parking area could be expanded.
As identified in the Planning Commission staff report, the proposed use has been found to be
incompatible with the surrounding uses and area. The City is currently making attempts to
revita1ize, reuse, and upgrade deteriorated neighborhoods and districts. The proposed use
confficts with the City's efforts to revita1ize the downtown area. Ms. Barklage has no use in
operation and wishes to change from apartments to a commercial venture (there is no on-site
parking at 596 W. 6th Street and nowhere to expand to provide parking). Additionally, the
latter involves an relatively innocuous use while Ms. BarkIage's CUP involves a use which has
been hailed by the Police Department as a detriment to the community.
Comments noted.
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