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Home My WebLink About27-Planning and Building ServicesCITY OF SAN BERN ZDINO -REQUEST F'' Q COUNCIL ACTION From: Al Boughey, Director Dept: planning and Building Services Date: May 19, 1994 Synopsis of Previous Council action: None Recommended motion: Dhti~. Ur'c t:;r,~ Subject: GPA No. 93-06; and CUP No. 93-27 -- Residential Care Facility for the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Addicts. MCC meeting of June 6, 1994 @ 2 p.m. That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council den General ' ~^Y `~'+ NObr~'Amendment No. 93-06 and Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27, basedyon the Findings of Fact. /' ~~ Cow-AL BOU HEY Signat e ,^,ontact person: Al Boughey 5357 Phone• supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: #1 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.l lAcct. Descriotionl Finance: :ouncil Notes: 5-0262 ~ -7 Agenda Item No._ ~/ _ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO -REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 93-06 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-27 MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 6, 1994 REQUEST AND LOCATION The applicant, Marianne Barklage, 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, 40-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 corner of 6th and "F" Streets). The property is a 10,442 squaze foot rectangular-shaped pazcel of land, developed with a 13,381 square foot, two-story apartment structure. There is no on-site pazking available. The immediate azea 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 heazd by the City's Development Review Committee on February 24, 1994, and March 24, 1994. The Committee recommended that the item be cleazed to Planning Commission. At the March 24, 1994, meeting the Police Department strongly opposed approval of this item. Ms. Bazklage 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 aze included as Attachment 5. KEY ISSUES 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 revitalization 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 wncerns with the proposed application for a Conditional Use Permit and recommended denial (refer to Attachment E of the Planning Commission staff report). ENVIRONMENTAL DE'I'ERNIDVATION 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 Affaitati, Cole, Melendez, Romero, Strimpel, and Thrasher in favor; Commissioner Gonzales abstaining), recommended that the Mayor and Common Council deny General Plan Amendment 93-06 and Conditional Use Permit 93-27. 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. Surrounding/Existing 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 - .--. Cf'`.' OF Sr,N SE~NARCWO ~ GEtlEr'~AL PLAN LAND USE DEStGNAT10N .-.dop~a~ ~-~-rs Date ~' ~' ~ yam' ATTACHMENT 1 ~= f ~ ~ .~U ~:. I ~ ' ' ~ Liz" _ j • r ~ ~ , _-- ~~ SIT U~ : ~ H , F r~ ~ ~~~ ~~ i 7 erurTY~ '1 G I r •..os ccrrr•~ ~, __ _,: t ~' c~.se..~ I ~ i ~ i ~ - e. .~I i ~ I ~ t4T~ ~~ ~'x - ~, ~, i. _ .m I r~ . Vim` ~ IJ~ ~~ - i ~ - t -~~L.~-_-~ N t l ~ r~ ~;\- , ~ _.. ;G~rt ~.:. ~ ..... ~ P1 U t 1 1 ,,;,r. rf ~...Jr . CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE (;FA y3-u~/CUP 93-27 LAND USE HEARING DATE >,. ~ .m 4ML~ ~nY YIMC!! 'rr are.~.w~r. Kccroaa T[tJ~ ,,~ a:.. ,~,+~....., -t , ",NF2.1t ~~(c 1 vi i~ ATTACHMENT 3 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM #3 HEARING DATE Mav 3, 1994 WARD k 1 W N Q U W W a W Q General Plan Amendment 93-06 Conditional Use Permit 93-27 SUMMARY Same The applicant is requesting approval of (1) a General Plan Amendment to extend the boundary line for the Commercial Regional (CR-2) land use district to include the property at 596 VJ. 6th Street which is currently designated Residential 1~ledium (RFi) and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow a residential care facility for the treatment of recovering drug and alcohol addicts. Currently, residential care facilities are not permitted within the Residential Medium land use district, while they are con- ditionally permitted within the CR-2 land use district. The project site is located at the northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets. PROPERTY Subject: North South East West EXISTING I AND I I~ Apartment Building Residential Feldheym Library Office/Commercial Residential APPLICANT: Ms. Marianne Barklage 596 W. 6th Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 OWNER: GENERAL PLAN ZS2d1J`1Ci DESIGNATION RM (Proposed to be CR-2) Same RM RM PF PF CR-2 CR-2 RM RM GEOLOGIC /SEISMIC ^ YES FLOOD HAZARD ^ YES ^ 20NE A SEWERS: ® YES HAZARD ZONE: ~ NO ZONE: ®- NO ^ ZONE B ^ NO HIGH FIRE ^ YES AIRPORT NOISE/ O YES REDEVELOPMENT Q YES HAZARD 20NE: ~ NO CRASH ZONE: PROJECT AREA: Q NO Central Cit NortFQ No J Q ^ NOT ^ POTENTIAL SIGNIFlCANT APPLICABLE EFFECTS WITH Z Q ^ APPROVAL ~ ~ RNG MEASURES ~ Q ^ CONDITIONS Z Z Z ^ ExEMPT ^ EI.R REQUIRED BUT No LL Z ® p SIGNIFlCANT EFFECTS Q W DENIAL O Z MATH MITIGATING H ~ W MEASURES N ~ ^ CONTINUANCE TO Z ® NO SIGNIFlCANT ^ SIGNIFlCANT EFFECTS V W EFFECTS SEE ATTACHED E.RC. W MINUTES S PLAN~9d2 PAGE t OF 1 (~~l GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27 Agenda Item: 3 Hearing Date: May 3, 1994 Page 2 REQUEST The applicant 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 40-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 site currently exists as a vacant two-story Mediterranean structure, built to function as a six unit apartment building. The applicant proposes to operate a facility for the treatment of recovering drug and alcohol addicts. The proposed request would involve no exterior modifications to the structure, but would involve modifying the internal configuration of rooms so that 40 individuals could be housed. Up to 40 individuals would be accommodated in dormitory-like living arrangements for the duration of the treatment program (approximately six months to a year). Although the facility would allow individuals to check themselves into the program, the applicant has indicated that the use will be affiliated with the State Department of Corrections and therefore would be subject to receiving individuals from the California State penal system. As the proposed cost per individual will be approximately E1,000 per month, the State will be subsidizing a significant _ portion oI'the program cost. The applicant has stated that the facility would have the right to refuse entry into the program to anyone for any mason. As proposed, 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 are supervised 24 hours a day for the duration of their stay. Surveillance cameras would be placid in all hallways and no fewer than four staff members would be present in the lobby at all times. As the purpose of the facility is to promote the recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, visitation, mail, and telephone conversations are to be restricted and supervised. Curfews would also be strictly enforced. LOCATION/ERLSTING CONDITIONS The subject property is located at 596 W. 6th Street (northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets), having a frontage of approximately 70 feet on the north side of 6th Street and approximately 149.2 feet on the east side of "F" Street. It is located within the Central City North Redevelopment Project Area, the Main Street Overlay District, and the Urban Archaeological District. The property is a 10,442 square foot rectangular-shaped parcel of hued, developed with a 7,099 square foot, two-story apartment structure. There is no on-site parking available. The GPA No. 93.06/CUP 93-27 Agenda Item: 3 Hearing Date: May 3, 1994 Page 3 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 proposal [was] not consistent with the Development Code in that a proposed 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 upheld the Planning Commission's denial of the application. As a result, the applicant has resubmitted an identical proposal with the inclusion of a request to amend the parcel's General Plan land use designation so that the proposed use would be conditionally permitted. The current applications were heard by the City's DevelopmendEnvironmental Review Committee on February 24, 1994, and March 24, 1994. The Committee recommended that the Negative Declaration be adopted and that the item be cleared to Planning Commission. At the March 24, 1994, meeting the Police Department did formally register opposition to approval of this item. CEQA STATUS Both the proposed amendment to the General Plan and the Conditional Use Permit are subject to the California 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 proposals will not have an adverse impact on the physical environment, and the ERC recommended adoption of the Negative Dechuations. The public review and wmment period extended from February 24, 1994, to March 24, 1994. No comments were received. ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES (itnernl flan Amardnrart 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 in 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 condthonallY Permitted as indicated in the City's "Commercial Districts List of Permitted Uses." GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27 Agenda Item: Hearing Date: May 3, 1994 Page 4 The range and intensity of uses allowed in CR-2 aze 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 pazcel for region-serving commercial uses will encroach into the adjacent residential neighborhood. The impacts associated with the ability to develop the parcel to commercial standards will have a definite effect on the surrounding residential neighborhood. The structure has historically functioned as an apartment building, with the earliest city records dating back to January of 1940 (for historical issues, please see Issue fl3 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 cleazly residential intent. General Plan Goal 3A addresses the preservation of structures which have azchitectural and/or historical merit. Goal 1G.a and 1G.m in the General Plan states that it shall be the goal of the City to "achieve a pattern and distribution of land uses which: a. retain and enhance established residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial districts, regional-serving uses, recreation and amenities; m. provide a high quality of life and secure environment for the City's residents and businesses." - - Objective 1.8 of the City's General Plan states 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; locating development to (a) retain the scale and character of existing residential neighborhoods; and, (b) facilitate the upgrade and intensification of declining and mixed-density residential neighborhoods." The change in Lmd use designation of the site and the location of the proposed drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility on-site would definitely detract from the site's historic residential presence in the neighborhood by eliminating the site's originally intended use-an apartment building. As a property 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 structures and uses located within the CR-2 land use district (the district currently proposed). This exception could potentially create a concern given that no on-site parking is available. Should a commercial use locate on the parcel in the future, an unavoidable parking deficiency would ensue (see Issue AF2, Parking). GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27 Ag~da Item: 3 Hearing Date: May 3, 1994 Page 5 Conditional Use Pemtit The Conditional Use Permit element of this request addresses the specific concerns associated with a proposed residential care facility for recovering drug and alcohol addicts locating on the proposed site. 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 "revitalization" 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 recovering drug and alcohol addicts is an important one, there are concerns that the use would be incompatible with the adjacent residential, institutional, and downtown business district uses. The General Plan is the primary policy document for development of the City of San Bernardino. It defines the existing and future framework by which the City's physical and economic resources 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 proposed drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility would be inconsistent with a number of General Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. Goal 1F in the General Plan states that it shall be the goal of the City to "ensure that the types of land uses developed in the City complement and do not adversely affect the quality of life and health of the City's residents and businesses." Further, Policy 1.6.2 requires that the City "control the location and number of...community-sensitive uses, based on proximity to residences, schools, religious facilities, and parks in accordance with legislative and legal requirements." The proposed use is inconsistent with the above stated goal and policy in that it introduces a potentially detrimental land use into a primarily residential and commercial downtown business district. Due to the site's location within the downtown area, across from the City's main library, staff believes that the use would be better suited elsewhere. The proposed use is also inconsistent with the above stated goals in that this sensitive use would be located in an area already identified as having a high crime, prostitution, and drug usage rate (see Issue 4). Due to the site's location in the downtown area and the fact that recovering drug and alcohol addicts with potential ties to the penal system would be located there, staff believes that the use would be better suited elsewhere. As such, the use could be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the public and conflicts with Policy 1.6.2. General Plan Goal 1G.c provides for the revitalization, adaptive reuse, and upgrade of deteriorated neighborhoods and districts. The proposed use conflicts with the City's efforts to GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27 Agenda Item: 3 Hearing Date: May 3, 1994 Page 6 revitalize the downtown area as evidenced by the Superblock and housing rehabilitation programs. The proposed use could diswurage the City's efforts. At present, the parcel contains a two-story structure used for apartments with !!4 on-site parking provided. As a property 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 structures and uses located within the CR-2 land use district (the district currently proposed). Chapter 19.24.030 of the Development Code states that a parking study may be prepared examining the proposed use in light of available public off-street parking facilities which may result in a City approved parking reduction program. If a study is not prepared, the required parking shall be provided. However, tenant improvements for any type of proposed permitted use in the CR-2 land use district shall not require additional parking spaces to be provided. Although this will not have a direct bearing on the present use of the property, the potential for future parking problems must be recognized. Approval of the General Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit 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, AIA, Inc. The report provides the estimated date of construction as 1930 for the Mediterranean style two-story sturxo apartment structure on-site. Donaldson (Vol. 1, p. 20) also designated areas in the City as potential historic overlay zones. The subject property is centrally located within what has 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 habitation in the City, including aboriginal and various concentrated ethnic occupations. Because of the various historic and prehistoric events associated with the area, the subject property 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 proposed General Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit will not directly cause the alteration or destruction of a historical resource; however, it could make possible the future location of a GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27 Agenda Item: 3 Hearing Date: May 3, 1994 Page 7 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 Issuec The City of San Bernardino Police Department has identified concerns with the proposed application for a Conditional Use Permit and registered its strong recommendation for denial. In a written memorandum dated Apri18, 1994, the Police Department stated that the immediate area has a high degree of criminal activity, including drug sales, drug use, and prostitution (see Attachment 3). As a result, the Police Department has gone on record, both in the applications' D/F.RC meeting and in the attached 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 has determined that approval of the proposed 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 Amendment as a insult of the commercial designation's conflict with the land uses in the immediate area, the existing structure's historical standing, and the structure's off-street parldrtg availability. Additionally, staff concurs with the Police Department's analysis that the proposed residential care facility for the treatment of recovering drug and alcohol addicts is an inappropriate use for the site. As a insult, staff is unable to make fie findings necessary to approve either application. GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27 Agenda Item: 3 Hearing Date: May 3, [994 Page 8 RECONIII4ENDATION 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, `,~~~~ AL BOUGHEY, A CP Director of Planning and Building Services A. Location Map B. Surrounding/F.xisting 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 Assistant Planner CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION Date ~- ~~' yam' ATTACHMENT A Adopted 6-2-89 Panel No. G 4 _. _ ~~ , ,. SITE p~y~ .~65t J[~ P~ ® °` F~°Ir7 ~ Lam, pb . ~~ eouorr` G~.T~. «.,~.~ ~ ~~ L ~~ ~~~. (,F :. iY IQTa~ w I~ ___1 ~! 7 ~ 1 I ~' i ~ - -- J I 1 ; ~ •`TJtr/I) I ~~ :.~ G ~1 1 C.~ '~ .Jr SON iVl' V V L II r w~ ~~. I I i '. - 1 i ~„ ~I i ~ ,I ~ is ~.. ~..,ai:cr ~I 3 I.L. iU t ~^ CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CASE (iPA 93-uc,/CUP 93-27 LAND USE HEARING DATE ATTACHMENT B AGENDA ITEM ~ 3 ~~~ FINDINGS OF FACT for General Plan Amendment No. 93-06 1. The proposed amendment is not consistent with the General Plan in that it would establish a regional commercial designation in a residential neighborhood, in conflict with Goal 1G (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 addresses the preservation of structures that have architectural and/or historical significance. 2. The proposed amendment would be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City in that a regional commercial designation would permit uses that are not compatible with residential use and could adversely affect the quality of life of the City's residents, in conflict with Goal 1F. The proposed amendment would affect the balance of land uses in the City in that it removes an existing mold-family building from the City's housing stock. 4. The subject parcel is not physically suitable for a regional commercial designation in that it contains amulti-family structure with no parking;=it is not readily ie-usable for commercial and there is no acreage avaihtble to add parking or other commercial site improvements. ATTACHMENT C FINDINGS OF FACT for Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27 1. The proposed drug and alcohol rehab facility is not a conditionally permitted use in the 1tM, Residential Medium land use/zoning district. 2. The proposed 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 existing residents. The proposed use is across from the City's main library and adjacent to a residential neighborhood. The amendment is not consistent with the General Plan in that a regional commercial designation in a residential neighborhood would be in conflict with the City's efforts to revitalize the downtown residential neighborhoods, as addressed in Gaal 1G(c). 3. The approval of the conditional use permit for the proposed use is in compliance with the California Environmental 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 properly mitigated and monitored in that the Initial Study for the proposed project did not identify any significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and natural resources. A negative Declaration is proposed. 5. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use are not compatible with the existing and future land uses within the general area in which the proposed use is to be located and will create conditions or situations that may be objectionable or detrimental to other permitted uses in the vicinity or adverse to the public interest, health, safety, convenience,or welfare of the City in that an institutional use affiliated with drug and alcohol addiction as well as crime would be located within a primarily residential and commercial downtown neighborhood. As a result the proposed use will present 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 physically suitable for the proposed land use in that there is no on- site parking, no acreage available to provide parking, nor adjacent parking available. Parking would occur on the street. '1• The Proposed 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 City of Ban Bernardino Ban Bernardino Police Department Interoffice Memorandum To: From: Subject: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner Planning Department Lieutenant L. Neigel 1r.~i Police Department ~•',, Staff Study ~~;: Ji Date: April 8, 1994 Copies: ~ + i, loy~ ,;, PROBLEM: ~ '~ - ~ ~. ~ V ~ /; L, 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. RECOMMENDATION: Deny the conditional use permit. FINDINGS: 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 SRPD'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE: QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL POLICE SERVICE; A SAFE ENVIRpMENT TO ENXANCE THE QUALITY OF L1 FE; A REDUCTION IN CRIME TNROUGN POSITIVE POLICE COMMUNITY INTERACTION "~pR -;:. :, >~'~ . FINDINGS: (continue 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. APPENDIBEB: 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. SRPD'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE: OWLITY, PROFESSIONAL POLICE SERVICE; A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ENNAMCE THE OUALITT OF L1 FE; A REDUCTION IM CRIME TNROUGN POSITIVE POLICE COINRNIITY INTERACTION City of Ban 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 8C209 8C210 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 RDS for the same time frame: SC208: -3,190 SC209: 3,953 SC210: 2,270 THE SSPD IS CpMITTED TO PROVIDING: PROGRESSIVE OWLITT POLICE SERVICE; A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE THE OUIIL ITT OF LIFE; A REDUCTION 1N CRIME TNROUGX PROBLEM RECOGNITION AND PROBLEM SOLVING i, Z O Q 2 Q 1~ 2 Q y U y 4 Z OC O a W oc ~-----r--- -T- - 1S 3 T ~T ~ T ~- - -T ~I ZI ~I ~i ! ~ ~ ~~ I ~ , _' ~ ~---~----- j------- -~---- ----} --~--- -f----- I j is ~ j ~..: ------- ' ~S ~1313N2139 I j f -- j~---~--------~--------}-----r----i ' ~' ~ O ~ ~ I -3A!/ -- I I ~ ~ 1N3~S321~ ~ ,,, j 2 ~ -I ~ _ ~ N I ;^j j ~1 i ' _ ~ ~ ~ 1-----~------r---~--=---~---~ '-' '1S H ' ,~ ~ ~ ~~ i Zj ( l I I J 2 O Q 2 W m Z Q i~ I~ 0 Z ti OC O a W o~ --------~----~----r--------~--------~ J~ M b't1213IS 1~ l 1 ------- j- ----------------- ~ 1 1 1 1 ._-r---T--'rye--- d 1 1 ~ i - I 1 :; - i~_ M 1 1 f 1 1 I f H 1 J lA I 1 1 ` Z I I " 1 Y I 1 1 --'--'+"----L----'f W 1 ~ ~ J c 1 1S 0 ~ i - e ------- ; --1S Q 1 ~ , ~ ~~ , , 1 ?_ 1 Q I Z 1 3n!/ 1 .. 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February 10, 1994 Prepared for: Marianne Bandage 596 W. 6th Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Prepared by: Coral McNamara Assistant Planner City of San Bernardino Department of Panning and Building Services 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 ATTACHMENT F m a r ewiso PWi.lD7 PM3E 1 OF 7 IK01 Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 INTRODUCTION: This Initial Study is provided by the City of San Bernazdino 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 Catifornia 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 wnstitute the Initial Study for General Plan Amendment 93-06 and Conditional Use Permit 93-27: I. 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 Information/Location Map Combined, these components constitute the complete Initial Study for General Plan Amendment 93-06. P~tOT)ECT DES IPTION• 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 property which is currently caned Residential Medium (RM). The property in question (596 W. 6th Street) is located at the northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets. -2- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 SITE AND AREA CHARACTERI TT The subject property is on the northeast corner of 6th Street and "F" 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 "F" Street. The site is approximately 10,442 square feet and is developed with a 7,099 squaze foot, two-story apartment structure. The land use districts on the north and west are Residential Medium (RM), with the south Commercial Regional (CR-2) respectively. no undeveloped land. ENVII2ONMENTAL ETTIN and east borders being Public Facility (PF) and The immediate area is completely improved with Topographically, the site is relatively flat. The azea 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 property 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 IMPA T HE K IST: Please see the following pages. -3- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND Application Number. General Plan A[rendment No. 93-06 Project De Request to extend the boundary line for the scriptbn: Canrercial Regional (CR-2) District to include the Property located at 596 West 6th Street, cuxz~ently zoned Residential Medium (RM), 596 West 6th Street, northeast corner of 6th & "F" Streets. l.ocatbn: Envirenmemal Constraints A-eas: General Plan Desgnation: Cluiently ~' Proposed to be CR-2. Zoning Designation: Gttrrently RM, Proposed to be t.R-2. B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Explain araYrers, wMre appropriate, on a wparate attached ghee. 1. Earth Resources rNll the proposal resuh in: y ~ ~ a. Earth mowrrtent (art andAOr 1pl) d 10.000 CublC yards or more4 X b. Dewbpmem and/or grading on a sbpe groater than 15X nawral grodel X e. Dewbpmam within the Ak-uist-Priob Spacial Studies Zone as defined b Section 120 - Geobgic d Seismic. Fipure 47. d tiw Ciy's General PIan9 X d. ModBication d any unique geokpb or physical teaturo? X e. DevalopnteM within arose dofined for high pdential for wabr or wind erosion as iderdlfied in Setgion 120 - Geobpic d Sesmic, Fpuro 53, d the C4y's Gerwrel P X f. Moddieation d a channel. seek or riwfr X Maybe PWr.yyg PAGE t OF_ (171q g. Development within an area subject to landslides, Yes mudslides, liquefaction or other similar hazards as No Maybe identified in Section 12.0 • Geologic & Seismic , Figuros 48, 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan? X h. 08rsr•! 2. Air Resources: Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or an efleet upon ambient air quality as defined by AQMD? X b. The oroation of objectionable odors? X c. DsveWprrrsnt within a high wind hazard area as identified n Section 15.0 - Wind b Fire, Fgtm 59, of the Citys x General Plan? 3. Wabr Resourps: Will the proposal rewtt in: s. Changes in absorption rates, droinsge pariems, or the ram and amount of surtaoe nmott due to inpermeabb surfaces? X b• Charges in the course or flow o} flood waters? g a Discharge into surface waters or any ahsration W suAaoe water qualiq/1 x d. Charge it the gwntity o1 quedry of ground wstsr'1 X s. Exposure of psopb or property LD flood hazards as iderrtllied in the Federal Emergsrrry Managsmertt Agerrcys Food 1 to Map, CommurYty Penal Number 060281 UuLU - ~ d S , an ection i6A - Fbodirg. Fgure 62, of the Cft~rs General PIen7 X f. Olhsfl 4. Bblogipl Reaourws: Could tfre proposal rssWt in: a. Developntsnt within the Biologist Rsaouroes Menagenrsnt Overby, as idsrrtifisd in Section 10.0 ' Nshsal Resources, Pilots 41. W the City's x General Plan? b. Chanps in the number of arty uNqua, tars or sLrt sp~sdss of plarns or their heWbt irrdudirtg X c Cfwga in the number of ary urrque, taro or erWargsred species of artirrrsls orlhsir habitat? x d. Rwnoval of viabb, metine tress? (B' or greeter) X e. l~lfrsft 5. Nobs: Cadd the proposal result n: a. Davaloperlsnt a Rousing, health care fadMtist, tlt3toolc, fibraries, rotlpious ladioss or rz1Mr'rtoiss' tergltive rues b arils Wbere)sex~idssdnn9oror 1uh+ro noes bvak (exceed an aleMilied~nASeobon 140 - oiss, Fgtae~s 57jand~~ 58 of fire City's G~ecnoeornal PIan9 X >.~ ruwase -~oE:or_ m+oy b. Dewbpmem of new or expansion of existing industrial, Yes commercial or other uses which generate noise levels on aroas comaining housing, schools, heakh care facilities or other aenskive uses above an Ldn of 65 dB(A) exterbr or an Ldn of 45 d8(A) imerbr! e. ahem 6. Land Uw: wll the proposal resuk in: a A change in the land use as designated on the X General PIanT b. Dewbpmem wkhin an Airport District as idemkied in the Air Installation Compaide Use Zone (AICUZ) Report and the Land Use Zoning District Map? c. Dewbpmem within Foothill Firs Zorws A E B, or C as idemkied on tlw Land Uw Zoning District Map? d. Otkwr? 7. Wn~klsde Hanrds: wll the project: a Use. store. transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials (induding but not kmked to oil, pesticides, dwmicals or radiation)? b. bvolve tkw roleaae of hazardous aubshnws? a ExPoae people b ttw poteMisl Malth/aatety hazards? d. Other? 8. Notrskp: WRU fiw Proposal: a Remove exisfirtp housing o- aeata a demand for addRional housing? b. ah.n i. Trortsporttlon / Clrculatlon: Could the ProPoaal, in comparison wkh the C Plan as ideMi(rd in Section 6.0 - Ckculetbn of tkw Cly's General Pion. rosuk in: a M incroaae b trallb thst is greater than tM lend use dakgna[ed on the General Plan? b. Uw of exie 'rtirp. or demand for nwv, parking hedlkiesrstruetures? o. knpact upon exgtirg puWb transportation systems? d. Akeration of pnesem psttems of arouWion? e. knpact b role or air trallb? 1• p~ safsaf? ety hazards fo whides. bicycfirAS or p. A drajoirdded pakem of roedwaY improvemerds? h. Sipnkcant irraeaw in trallb volumes on the roadways or Yrtenrections? L Ottrr? 1?~k~4 No Maybe X X X X X X ~_ X X X X X X X X X PLANaA! PAGE IOF_ (rNq 10. Publle Seniors: Will the proposal impact the folbwing Yes No beyond the capability to provide adequate levels d service? Maybe . a Fre proteetbn? X b. Police protectbn? X c. Schools (i.e., attendance, boundaries, overbad, etc.)? X d. Parks or other reaeatbnal facilities? X a. Medical aid? X t. Solid Waste? ~_ g. ah.n ». tngttln: wn the Proposal: a Impact the tolbwing beyond the eapabiliry to provide adequate levels d servioe or require the eortstruction d newfadlities? 1. Natural gas? X 2 Ekaridty? X 3. Waters X 4. Sewer? ._._ _ X s. ah.n X b. Resuh in a disjoirded pattern d ut8ity extensions? ~ e. Require iM eonstrtaction d new faedities? - X 12 Aestlretla; _ a ~~t~ P~d result in the obstruction d any ? X b. WIII tiw visual impttet d the project 6e detrimental to the aurroundirg area? X o. when 13. Cultural Reeouroes: Could the proposal reran in: a The aMeration or destruction d • prehistoric or historic arvtaeobpical sMe by devebpnwnt within an archaeobgital sernltiw area as iderrWied in Section 3.0 - Hisbrial, Fptae 8. d the Clty's General PItn7 g b. Akeretion or destruction d a historical ails. strtrcture oror ogn s Historic Rpouroes ce Survey X a txh.n >;: ~~~>~ nrw+a .~.or_ n>+e 14. Mandatory Flndings of SlgnMlgnw (Section 15065) The t:alifomia Environmental Oualiry Act states that H any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the project may have a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impaq Report shall be prepared. Yes No Maybe a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the ftabitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop bebw soh sustaining levels, threaten >b eliminate a plant or animal mmmuniry, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endartgered plant or animal or eliminate important e Weh~~ w major periods of Calilomia hstory X b. Does the projeq have the potential to achieve short- term, tithe disadvamage of bnB-Urm, environmemal poak4 (A short-renn impact on the environment is onq which occurs in a rolatiwfy brief, definitive period ~ awhile bng-term impacts will ordure well inb X a Does 1M project haw impacts which are individually IimMed, but eumuWivey otxrsiderabk7 (A project may inpaot on two or more separate rosources where the impact on each resources roletiwy small, but wlwre tta effect of tfw Octal of those impacts on the X environment's sgnifeant.) d. Does the project have emrironmental effects which will auae substantial adverse effects on human beings. either dvectiy or indirectly? X C. Dt11~1 OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND fiIQi1GAT10N MEASURES (Attach sheets as necessary.) ate detailed discussion of each envirorarental issue is provided on the attached sheets, Pl/ei0.O! PAaE 60F_ rylaor D. D~taMINAntx~l On the basis of this initial study, ® The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARA- TION will be prepared. The proposed propq souk! have a sign'rfiwnt efleet on the environment, ahhough there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the project. q NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner Name and TNe ~ ~~i agnatur6 -+ - Date: ~/?A,/9</ >: ~M .uwea r~-ov_ mam Initial Study for: GPA 93-(X SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTS EARTH RESOiJRCES (lA-Fl: NO The project, as proposed, 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 currently adjacent to it. As a mere boundary movement, the proposed 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 RFSnTm~FC rtr;~: MAYBE The site is located within an area identified as having moderately high to moderate liquefaction potential. Although the General Plan Amendment merely modifies an existing district boundary and proposes 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 6a). Therefore, any potential liquefaction issues would be addressed at that time. ATR A O TRCR A-Bl: MAYBE _ Due to the fact that this General Plan Amendment involves the relocation of the existing boundary line for the Commercial Regional (CR-2) land use district, the proposed 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 emissions 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 6a). Therefore any potential air resources issues would be addressed at that time. AIR RESO TR(`FC r~r~; NO The project site is not located within a high wind hazard area as identified by the City's General Plan. -la Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 WATER Fc0 TR(' (3A-El: NO Due to the fact that the project only involves a modification to a zoning boundary, the change in land use designation 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. 1~OLOGICAL F O C (4A-Dl: NO As a completely improved site within an existing neighborhood which is outside of any Biological Resources Management Overlay district, the proposed 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. NO Having a Residential Medium (RM) land use designation, the site would currently be penmitted 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 (SBI: MAYBE As a result of the site's changing to a commercial designation, the potential for development of a commercial use which would generate noise in excess of the current residential level is probable. 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 noise issues would be addressed at that time. -11- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 LAND USE (tiAl: 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 "Commercial Districts List of Permitted Uses." The site is bounded on the east by the Commercial Regional (CR-2) district and is therefore already directly exposed to commercial Lind uses (or the potential for commercial land uses) immediately 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: Commercial establishments where the administrative, clerical, and managerial functions of a business or industry are conducted or where members of a profession conduct their practice (e.g., accounting, medicine, or engineering). Commercial establishments which provide parts, repair, sale, and service for automobiles, RV's, and trucks. 3. Commercial establishments which provide boarding, camping spaces/facilities, lodging (with or without meals) and mined use facilities. 4. Commercial establishments which serve prepared food or beverages for consumption on or off the premises. Commercial establishment which provide participandspectatorainusement, entertainment or sport, primarily for financial gain. 6. Commercial establishments which engage in monetary transactions not directly related to the sale of a producdservice 7. Commercial establishments which provide needed services of a medicallcare nature which are related to the health and welfare o the City's residents. 8. Commercial establishments which provide needed services of a personal nature. -12- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 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 Cade as being either "permitted" or "conditionally permitted" in this land use designation: permitted • Auto Parts Sales (with or without installations) • Vehicle Leasing/Rental • Delicatessens/Sandwich Shops • Restaurants - No Drive-Thrus • Miscellaneous Indoor Entertainment/Recreation • Health Clinics/Outpatient Surgery • Social Service Centers • Barber/Beauty/Nail Shops • Dance Schools/Karate Studios • Dry Cleaners • Health/Attiletic Clubs • Laundromats (Retail oNy) • Drug Stores • Flower/Gift Shop • General Merchandise (Including Supermarkets) • Medical Equipment and Supplies • Mobile Home Sales • Office Supplies/F.quipment • Specialty Food Stores (No Alcohol Sales) • Catering Establishmenu • Cleaning/Janitorial • Copy Centers/Postal Service Centers and Blueprinting • laboratories (e.g., Film, Medical and Dental, "R & D," etc.) • Miscellaneous Repairs/Services (Indoors only) • Publishing/Printing PLtnts • Recycling Facilities (Reverse Vending Only) -13- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 • Antennae/Satellite Dish • Clubs, Lodges, and Meeting Halls • Day Care Facilities • Fences/Walls • Libraries • Mixed Use • Multi-Family Housing • Museums • Parking Lots • Parking Structures • Police/Fire Protection • Public Utility Uses • liadio/Television Broadcasting • Religious Facilities • Temporary Uses (Subject to a Temporary Use Permit) • Trade/Technical Schools Conditionally ]?erni~tted • Services Stations • Boarding Houses • Hotels/Motels • Mixed Uses _ _ • Single Room Occupancies (SRO's) • Night Clubs/Bars/Lounges • Auditoriums, Convention Halls, and Theaters • Miscellancous Outdoor P.ntertainment/Recreation • 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 clearance prior to approval, the impacts associated with the ability to develop the parcel to commercial standards will have a definite effect on the surrounding residential neighborhood. Future uses which will be either permitted or conditionally permitted in the CR-2 will require individual environmental analysis and clearance -14- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 prior to approval; therefore, any potential man-made hazards issues would be addressed at that time. LAND E (6B- .1: NO The proposed site is not within an Airport District or the Foothill Fire Zones and therefore will not be affected by the proposed General Plan Amendment. MAN-MADE HA A f7A- l: MAYBE Potential results of the parcel being designated CR-2 could 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 proposed 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 environmental analysis and clearance prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Section 6a). Therefore any potential man-made hazards issues would be addressed at that time. HOUSING (8A1: MAYBE The proposed change in zoning will not immediately impact housing; however, should the land use designation be changed to CR-2, the potential could exist in the future for the site to be redeveloped as a commercial site thus eliminating the existing housing. Future requests to change uses will require individual environmental analysis and clearartce prior to approval (a list of potential uses is analyzed in Suction 6a). Therefore, any potential housing issues would be addressed at that time. TRANSPORTATION/CIR n ATION f9A-Hl: NO Due to the fact that the site is immediately adjacent to an existing commercial district and that the surrounding area's circulation system is constructed to the General Plan's ultimate build-out standards, the change in the parcel's land use designation and any potential location of commercial use will not create an increase in traffic that is greater than the land use designated on the General plan; create a demand for new parking facilities/sttuctures; impact existing public transportation systems; alter present patterns of circulation; impact rail or air traffic; increase safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians; created a disjointed pattern of roadway improvements; or increase traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections. -15- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 ~PORTATION/C1R n.ATION (9I): MAYBE At present, the parcel contains a two-story structure used for apartments with no on-site parking provided. As a property 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 structures and uses located within the CR-2 land use district. Although this will not have a direct bearing on the present use of the property, the potential for future parking problems must be recognized. 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. ~LIC SERVI - (l0A-Fl NO All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the overall service ability of any public service. Fire Protection Fire protection services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Fire Department Police Protection Police services are provided by the City of San BernaMino 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. Pa_*I~ or Other Rcceeadonal Far;liriPC As the project involves a change in land use designation to a commercial district, parks and recreational facilities will not be impacted. At present, the site offers no open space or recreation area. -16- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 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 continue to be provided regardless of the proposed zoning for the project site. rtTT TTI - (11A- l: NO All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the overall service ability of any utility. Natural gas, electricity, water, and sewer service will continue to be provided regardless of the proposed zoning for the site. AESTHETICS (12A1: NO As the area is completely developed, a change in the parcel's land use designation will not obstruct any scenic view. AESTHETICS (12B1: MAYBE As a result of the site's land use designation becoming CR-2, uses could potentially locate on site which might change the visual impact of the site onto the surrounding area (see Cultural Resources 13B). Ti II?AL R O iRCF (1 Al: NO The proposal to modify the land use designation will not alter or destroy a prehistoric or historic azchaeological site by development. 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 archaeological issues would be addressed at that time. -17- Initial Study for: GPA 93-06 n IR FSO TR - (1 Bl: 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, AIA, Inc. The report provides the estimated date of construction as 1930 for the Mediterranean style two-story stucco apartment structure on-site. Donaldson (Vol. 1, p. 20) also designated areas in the City as potential historic overlay zones. The subject property is centrally located within what has 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 habitation in the City, including aboriginal and various concentrated ethnic occupations. Because of the various historic and prehistoric events associated with the area, the subject property 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 proposed General Plan Amendment will not directly cause the alteration or destruction of a historical resource; however, it could make possible the future location of a 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. 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 resources issues would be addressed at that time. SUPPORTING IlVF'ORMATION/L~~'ATION MAP; Please see the following pages. -18- CITY OF SAN BERNARUINO GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION Date ~-~'" 9~~ Adopted 6-2-89 Panel No. , C 4 ~u:: ~~~ u~ ~` ~a . ~. srr~ Ft~IN P~ y~5'~ ~ - ~• 0 ~~ - ~ ~o~.Tyi 1 G ~.T~. ~ •~.os C[M7~•t IZ l L `R` ~ _ _. ~.,. ~ , ~ n. ~~ " a a ~ ~ ~ G ~ - ~' ---- - -- I ~I .. ~ ~~ ~~ ~ , , . ; ~~ _ 0 1 R _ ~ 1 '~.~.~ ;~ GC9 _ . ~ ~ 7 u~~ ~~; I ~ ~ - ~ i i.. M I , ~ ~ Y 1 CG5~r1 ;, ~, i ..... _ Volume ~-F3 Page 15 of ~b> (,. C. (OF SAN BEANARDINO HISTORIC RESOURCES RECONNAISANCE SURVEY IaENT1FICATION AND LOCATION Ser. fJp. 1. Hismrie nnma Natiotrl Ragrstx sgbu Lain doagnatgn 2 Common ar atnant name 3. Nunbarastnwt 596 M 6TH 5T Croas.midor Cdy Yidnity aNp LP Canty d. UTM zone _ A 0'f~1~- C D 5. Quad mop No. Fail ~. ~~ DESCRIPTION 6. ptopotty ~r9aY If disuei number of ooaattmtrd mwor 7. f3riafiy tiutstba tM pratwttt physrsl appaaranw of tM pmpary. irrJttlitgmrWioan. baun0arws, ra4rd fworas, rtatotn6rgs, and (if appropdar( anytaaearal atyla. - MEDITERRANEAN MATERIAL: STUCCO :_, _ 3i°+-•-- ---- -- -- ` , ~ ~ ~: ~r - --~ w ~I _ 'o ~ ~~ . ~ .. 4 Plantitq aprtry i Owrraad6au t0. Typaofawtwalip it. Anantwa 12 7aiq 13. TNara 11STORICAL WFORYATION OdOnal laodan Dan moved 1a. Conslrtudondata(sl C1930 Unradons 6 dale 16. Archinct 17. Historic adribuna (with number fmm lisp ;IGNIFICANCE AND EYALLATION Builder t6 Comsrzthxevaluation: Theme ZOTH C ARCH Area Period Property type Canna tomuuy developedT 19. Briety dsaus the propetry's Ynptnmro within tM omaut use hismrir~l and amhiresrrai arnlysis as appopnan. Compare whM similar PmPerw~ Z0. Souron • SNetdt map. Show bvean and Oetathries d praprty n 2t. ApplirJbn NaOpW Plegistr orgsne relation n rnrby streets. ra'Frrays, rnnutl Wtdrrtaras, etc. " Name eedt irsan. 22 Omar reonpr46on Stan Lrtdmark No. (if appUiubN) 23. Evaluator Dan of evalwean 2d. Survey type u. Survey nom. 26. Y~r term prapuad 7990 f3p (name) Organisaoen Address iry 6Z1p .•han f ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~~pii~ 4 ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~KI~~R~ ~~~ ~ a e ~ a- ~Ea:sa~=q ~ a a a ee 1_ - -r I I I i ~ ~ i :~ : ~ ~ ! I ~~ ' _ ~ .~ ~ .~. . =: :: . ~ : : ; ~:: ~ i u :._ ~: i ~ ~ ~ i ~ -1_--.~-__ es,,sn~r- PARK FOR .~. A~.6v a, '~~ '' 0 c ~~s r ~~~ r w Plb II~~U CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY Initial Study for Environmental Impacts: Conditional Use Permit 93-27 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. Currently, residential care facilities are not permitted within the Residential Medium Land Use Districts; however, the applicant is processing a concurrent General Plan Amendment to change the parcel's zoning to CR-2, where the use is wnditionally permitted. February 10,1994 Prepared for: Marianne Bandage 596 W. 6th Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Prepared by: Conal McNamara Assistant Planner City of San Bernardino Department of Panning and Building Services 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 ATTACHMENT G PLAN~BD7 PAGE 1 OF f µiC) Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 This Initial Study is provided by the City of San Bernardino for Conditional Use Permit 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 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 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 Information/Location Map Combined, these components constitute the complete Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit 93-27. PROTECT 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. Currently, residential care facilities are not permitted within the Residential Medium Land Use Districts; however, the applicant is processing a concurrent G~teral Plan Amendment to change the parcel's zoning to CR-2, where the use is conditionally permitted. SITE RF.A CH R T TICS• The subject property is on the northeast comer of 6th Street and "F" 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 "F" Street. The site is approximately 10,442 square feet and is developed with a 7,099 square foot, two-story apartrnent structure. The 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. Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 Topographically, the site is relatively flat. The azea is fully urbanized and serviced. Surrounding land uses include various residential types to the north and west, commerciaVoffice 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 property is located within the following overlays: 1. Urban Archaeological District (General Plan) 2. Main Strcet 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 Il~IPACT CNF.(' . 'r• Please see the following pages. -3- CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING .SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST A. BACKGROUND Application Number. Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27 ProjectDaacription: Request to locate and operate a residential care facility for the treatment of recovering drug and alcohol addicts in an existin two-story apartment building. Location: 596 West Sixth Street; northeast corner of Sixth and "F" Streets. EnvironmemalConstraimsAress: Urban Archaeological District (General Plan), Main Street Overlay (Development Code), potential liquefaction zone, General Plan Designation: Currentl v RM, proposed to be CR-2 through GPA No 93-06. Zoning Despnation: Currently RM, proposed to be CR-2 through GPA No 93-06 B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Etfp4in answers. wham appropriate. on a separate attached sheet 1. Earth Neaourps wll the proposal rosua ~: Yes No fdaybe a Earth movement (qn and/or }N) d 10,000 arbic yards or more? X b. Deveapm.m and/or grading on a slope groater than 15% natural grade? X c. Dsvebpmant within Ula Aiyulsf-PfiOID Spedal Studies Zone as defined In Section 120 - Geobgic b Seismic. Fgure 47.01 the Ciq's GeMrol Plan? X d. Modification of any unigw geobgic or physical featurol X a. Dewbpnwrq wMhin areas defined for high pobntial for water or wind emsion as identified in Section 120 - Geobpic d Seismic, Fpuro 53, of 1M Ciy's (aeraral Plan? X f. Modification of a channel. seek or river•1 X °.:.o~ PLAN.0~8 PKiE tOF_ ryt-pi g. DsvNopmem within an area subject b kndslides, Yes No Maybe mudslides, liquefaction or other similar hazards as iderdifisd'm Sedion 12.0 -Geologic & Seismic, Fpuros 48, 52 and 53 of The City's General Plan? X h. thhefJ 2. Alr Resourps: Nrdl The proposal resuh in: e. Substantial air emissions or an effect upon ambient air quaky as defined by AQMD7 X b. The creation of objectionable odors? X c. Development within a high wind hazard area as identified in Section 15.0 -1Kmd 8 Fire, Fpure 59, of the flty's Gsrrsral PIan7 X 9. Wabr Resources: Will the proposal result in: a. Charges in absorption retas, drernape psttsms, or the rsLS and amoum of surface runoff due b irrpsrtrisable surtaoesT X b. Clmrpss in tirs course or fbw of }food waters? X a ~surtaoe wabrs or arty alteration q~M? X d. Cfrnps en the quantiy of quality d groerd wsbrt X e. Er~osrne of psopb or property b lbod hazards as iderttlfied it the F WSra I Emargarw.y Yenepemsnt r~s ~ ~ MaP,~sadb Panel f000U - N 060281 and Sectan 1 B.0 - Fbodinp, Fpure 82. of the City's General PbnT X f. D1Mr1 4. 8blopkal Reaorrroas: Could Urs proprpal result it: a. Dsvebprrrem vdtirin the 8iolopicel Resources Manapenisrrt aerlaY. as idsrrtlfied in Section 10.0 ~~ ~Resouroes, Fpure 41. of the Citys X b. Cheops in the rsurrber of any rmiqua. rare or s~psred apes? 'ss of plargs or tlov habiut Yldud'up X e. Charge it the raariber of any urrque, rare or arrdarpsrad spades of arrmNs a their habitst7 X d. Ranrovat a viable, matiae tress? (8' or prwtsr) X e. OtirsR 5. Nobs: Could the propoW resort h: a Dawbprriard d frorrskp, Irealtit care farces, tldrods, raYpious fad or otirar tiroise' sansNiva uses ~ arse whsro e7ostirp Or fulua rtaiee bvab aliONd an Ldn a es d8(A) prior snd.n ~dn a 4s de(A) irgsr;or as idaMNied it Section 14.0 -Nobs, Fpures 5/ and 5B of the City's Gansral Pbn7 X g.:At'..S'~Y rtaaaa rwa::or_ n+ae ~~ b. Devebpment of new or expensbn of existing industrial, Yes commercial or other uses which generate noise levels on erou oordaininp housing, schools, health care facilities or other sensitive uses above an Ldn of ti5 dB(A) exterior or an Ldn of d5 d8(A) imerior'r' ~. ahen No X Maybe 6. Land Uw: wll the proposal rosult in: a. ~chanp ~he land use u designated on the P X b. Devabpmant within an Airport District u identified in the Arc InataNation Compatide Use Zone (AICUZ) Report and the Land Use ZonKg District Map1 X a Development wthin FoothiA Faro Zone A b B, or C u ideMifad on the Lend Use Zoning Distriq MapT X d. Otlar7 7. Wnilads Haarda: wll the project: a. Use, storo, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials (indudirrp but not 6miled to oil , pesticide, dwmieals or radiation)T X b. krvoMe the rokase of hazardous substanoss7 X a Expose peopN to the potential MaMVsafely hazardsT X d. Othsrl B. Houalnp: wlu tlw proposal: a. ~ ~~ ~h ? p o- eraate a demand ~ _ X b. OdterT - p. TrartaportaNon / grculadon: Could tM propwal, in conrpadson with tM Cirarlation Plan u identified in Section 6.0 - Circuhtion of tlw Clty'~ (aerteral Plan. mug it: a M irxxease in traffic that is fAWter than tla Isnd uw deipnated on the General PIan7 X b. Use of existirg, or demand br new, paridnp fac7MleahtrrkturosT X c Impact upon exiateg pub6e transportation systemsT X d• Akeration of preem patterns of dreuWionT X e. Impact to rail or air iraMicT X t kteroased aaby hazards to whide, bic~rcCtsta or padetratns7 X p. A dajopded Patlam of roadway imProvamaMsT X h. SigrtMicard irtaeaae fn traffic vokrnre on tlw roadwa s y or kneraactiorrsT X L alrr9 s :~°~: asp .urF.as r~aoc_ n+.a 10. PubGe Senloss; Vllfll the proposal impact the folbrring Yes No beyond ttw eapabilfty to provide adequate kwls of service? a Rre prolectbn? X b. Police protectbn? X c. Schools (i.e., attendartce, boundaries, overbad, etc.)? X d. Parks or other recroatbnal facilities? e. Medical aid? t. sor~a was,.? x g. Otirr7 11. tltllNNs: Vlflll the propossi: a Impact the 1oGowirg beyond the capability to pmvida adequate levels of service or requiro the oonstnrction d rtew fadGties? 1. Natural pas? X 2. ElectrieGy? X 9. WateR X 4. Sewall x ti. Other? b. ResuG in a 6sjoided pattern d utitly exgnsions? X a Fiequlro ttw eorWructlon of crew facGGies7 X 12 AMMtles: a ~ the~p? posalposal rsauh in 1M obstruction of any X b. WIG Uw vfwsl tirpsct of tfw project be dstrinrenW b ttw surrounding trot? X a Other? 19. Culbwal ileaourws: Could tlw proposal resuG in: a The aheratiort or destrrrctbn of a prehistoric or hisroric arotraeobgicai sGe by dewbpntent within an archaeobecal seraltiw suet o idendfrd in Section 9.0 - Hstodcal, Fpuro 8. of tlw City's General Plan? X b. Ateratiort or destruclbrt of a historical site. strucluro o-~ Su~CGy's Hisbric Fieeouras X a Othsrl Maybe . X X >: ~~ vwws vassoc_ n+aoi 14. Mandatory Flndlnps of Slpnflbana (Section 15065) The Cffiifomia Environmental Oualky Act states that i any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the project may haw a signkieam effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared. Yes No Maybe a. Doss the project have tlw potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substamially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cruse a fish or wildlke population to drop bebw seM sustaining levels, ihroffien to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plats or animal or eliminate importarrt ettampMs of the major periods of Cffiifomia hisbry or prohiffiory7 b. Does the projerx haw the potersiel b aehiew short- urm, >bthe disadvantage of bng-tens. environmemal goals4 (A shun-term impact on the ernironmem is one which ooaas b a rolatiwy briffi, definitive period of lime while brg4erm impaGS wii endure well into the future.) X a Ooes tM project haw impacts which aro bdividualy imked, but rsrmulativey ocrnsiderable4 (A project may enpecl on two or moro separaW roaounas wMro the irtpaet on each roaoura o reWiwy smsi, but whero the effect of tlw total of those knpects on tM emrironmem Y spnibaM.) X d. Does the project haw environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse efects on human beings. ekfrr direcly or indirectly? X C- DfSWS~ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MRICiA71ON MEASURES (Attach sheets as necessary.) The detailed discussion of each environmental issue is provided on the attached sheets. > :°~:..m rtwr.ese rw~sov_ tr>.w D. DETERIYpNATION On the basis of this initial study, ® The proposed project COULD NOT have a signilieant affect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARq_ TION will be prepared. The proposed project could have a signilirant effect on the environment, aMhough there will not be a sign'rficant eflaet in this case because the mitigffiion measures described above have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. The proposed proect MAY have a apnifieant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner Name and Title Sg ure Data: 3~~•4 / ~?4 ~~~ ~UIn~D6 •11aE_OF~ n+am Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTS EARTH RESOLTRCFS (1A-F): NO The project, as proposed, will utilize the existing two-story structure located at 596 W. 6th Street and therefore 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 FtnTTTtr (1 ): 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 proposed. Additionally, at the time building permit plans are reviewed, the structure will be required to meet seismic standards. AIR R O Tit _ @A-D): NO This Conditional Use Permit will involve changing the site's use from a strictly residential nature to a commercial residential facility. However, there will be no substantial air emissions or objectionable odors generated. Additionally, the project site is-not located within-a high wind hazard area as identified by the City's General Plan. _ WATER RESOURCES (3A-F): NO Due to the fact that the use will be occupying the existing building, the project 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. BIOL I A R OUR - (4A-D): NO As a completely improved site within an existing neighborhood which is outside of any Biological Resources Management Overlay district, the proposed Conditional Use Permit will -la Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 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 designation, the site currently can be permitted to host noise sensitive Lmd uses with minimal, if any, noise attenuation modifications. The proposal to change the use will therefore not result in the potential location 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 (tiAl: YES As a commercial residential facility, the proposed project will alter the use of the site which is currently multi-family residential. However, the concurrent General Plan Amendment (93-06) addresses the issues associated with the change in caning and use. LAND USE MFR-r~: NO The proposed site is not within an Airport District or the Foothill Fire Zones and therefore will not be affected by the proposed Conditional Use Permit. MAN-MADE HA .AR11C ~'7A- ): NO The proposed board and care facility will not use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials. Additionally, the proposed project will not involve the release of hazardous substances or expose people to potential health safety hazards. HOUSING (8A1: YES The proposed use will still serve as housing, on a temporary basis for a segment of society different from those currently interested in living there. MuIU-family units will be removed from existing housing stocks; however, since the City has an adequate supply of low to moderate income multi-family units, the project will not create a demand for additional housing. -11- Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 TRANSPORTATiOw~rncrn. TION j A-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 ('7) parking spaces would ordinarily be required for the proposed 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/ 1R n ATION (9 -Hl: NO As a commercial residential facility utilizing an existing structure, the proposed project will not impact existing public transportation systems; alter present patterns of circulation; impact rail or air traffic; increase safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians; created a disjointed pattern of roadway improvements; or increase traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections. P I RVICF (l0A- Fl NO All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the overall service ability of any public service. 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. As the project involves a change to a commercial residential use for recovering addicts, school services will not be impacted by this project. -12- Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 Solid Waste Solid waste service will continue to be provided regazdless of the proposed use for the project site. MAYBE As the project involves a change to a commercial residential use, parks and recreational facilities will not be impacted. The pazk and library facilities may be used by residents since, at present, the site offers no open space or recreation area. However, the residents are not expected to create any significant impact beyond present capabilities of the facilities. Medical 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. I]TT TITES (11A-Cl; NO All services will be adequately provided to the project site without impacting the o+~ecall service ability of any utility. Natural gas, electricity, watery and sewer service will continue to be provided regardless of the proposed zoning for the site. 9F~'II~TTTCS (I2A-Bl: NO As the use is proposed to be located within an existing building on-site, the proposed use will not obstruct any scenic view or change the visual impact of the site onto the surrounding area. Ci1T TRA7 R O - (13A-Bl: NO Due to the fact that the proposed use will occupy the existing site, the proposal will not alter or destroy a prehistoric or historic archaeological site by development nor will it alter or destroy a historical site, structure or object. -13- Initial Study for: CUP 93-27 SUPPORTING INFORMATION/LOCATION MAp; Please see the following pages. -14- CffY OF SAN HE~NAFIDINO GENEr~AL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION Date ~' ~~" 5'~' Qdoo~ s-2-as i'ans! 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(_ ~~ 19i KL9 - ~~ ~ ~~~ .~ ~ (~~T~T v~pT~ aJVl~l R ~ QOI~L r Jr LIQ~Q Qi T I ~} ~ ;~ ~ ~~ +; .: +~I'I ~: i i ':' '. } ..: ~ ~~'. is ~ :.~ ~ +~ ~ j: ~ + ~ !. ~ I +~ f ~ ~ -~ : ~ 0 e~i~ ~ ~ ~ t C C R~~~ =ire::e <.e Y 6 e e tl~b ° ~ y p ~"~ ~ ~~` ~ € ~~s~ ~~g~8~~~ ~S ~4~ "~ I 0 Z S 1 's 0 ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~i ii ~uui i! m G r p-. ~ ' c s . , Co.,dr+ "larianne Bark.lage 596 west 6th Street San Bernardino, California 92410 i May 2, 1994 ,~ ,, 1 .i ~ ~ f~'~~ City of San Bernardino ~`iO ` Department of t'lanning and _ ~ Building Services Al Boughey, A I C P Director 300 North "U" Street San Bernardino, California 92418 Uear Plr. Bou~'he,y: I submitted my application in November 1993 and had my first review meetin4 in the last weel: of Nebruary 1994. C onstant delays have created a fina ncial burden and real hardship on me 1 will have to ask for a new Assistant Flanner. 1 `Ir. PlcNamara has in every telephone conversation or meeting I have had with him compla ined about being "swamped" and overloaded with work. '('his situation also affects the staff report he prepared. It is incorrect, very negative and detrimental to my project. 1. The staff report states: A. ~lhe proposed project is to be for 40 residents. 'Prue B. 1'he existing building has 6 units. False The existing building has 19 separate apartment units. Thus as rented in the past to a couple 2 with 2-4 children brings the occupancy to approximately 95 residents. Phis 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 "overnig'lrters" and "vacationers" that make the residency load even higher. v V ATTACHMENT 4 3 4 5 Renting said apartment building with very careful screening 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. lifficers where restricted to the front doors. As stated in Police Uept. Interoffice Memorandum, see attached. T'he 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 P1cNamara 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 sub.7ect to receiving individuals from the California State penal 5}'stem. I am not aware of a code or law that lets a recovery program discriminate against such patrons. I do know that in r•enting'an apartment 1 can riot discriminate against: such individuaas who have paid their debt to society. However, if the City/Playor of San Bernardino will. assist me or issue a letter of hold harmless against such discrimination or .instruct me otherwise, I would gladly be in compliance with their requests. iMr. >IcNamara's opinion as stated in the State will be subsidizing a significant program cost." is incorrect, because in cases the cost carrier is the individual insurance company. 'Phis demonstrates a motivation on the part of the individual in a more positive direction. staff report '...the portion of the the majority of themselves or t},eir strong' desire and to turn their lives I 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 rto 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 60% less occupancy than the present apartment building. Also, it can and shall be properly controlled. Goal 1G.a and 1G.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.". This project certainly meets this pattern. In addition due to the great reduction in occupancy 5B ". The noise will be drastically reduced. my project is a change in land use 6 designation only, and my request is to extend the boundary line for the CR'L land use. How Mr. McNamara can state that the surrounding area is residential I do not know. Bound to my East is Ck2, 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 CRG. As you granted Ur. Alvaro Bolivar Imy neighbor across the street) a General Plan Amendment on 5-'L-S9. GPA No. 93- 03. to conclusion please keep in mind where ever one sees a drug/alcohol 1"Gibson House" and "New House"1 or boarding 7 house I"F" ans it.h Street) it stands out as being' well kept especiall}• in the areas of cleanliness and landscaping, etc. Also, the Police Department if needed has full cooperation with Management for a "No C]osed Door policy". Sincere.Ly, rkla P1B/ht cc: Playor Tom Minor Council Members Chamber of Commerce RESPONSE 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. Bazklage's key comments have been identified with a number. Staffls corresponding response are provided below. 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 fora 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 D/ERC which cleazed 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 aze 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. Bazklage. 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. Bazklage. 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 appazently functioning as a boazding 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 squaze feet (first and second floor azea--as indicated by sepazately submitted plan check plans), it would not be possible to yield 19 apartment units as recognized by the Uniform Building Code (L1BC). The UBC requires that each apartment unit have kitchen facilities. The property in question is constructed to function with a single kitchen serving all units. 3 Comments noted. ATTACHMENT 5 GPA No. 93-06/CUP No. 93-27 MCC Meeting of June 6, 1994 ` Page 2 As stated under the first item, much of the related information was received verbally from Ms. 4 Bazklage throughout the process. Ms. Bazklage 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 pazcel. The proposed use may or may not cause a decrease in the occupancy at this time. However, if in the future the proposed use is to cease operation, 5 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 pazking available to accommodate even aloes-intensity office use, should one be proposed in the future. Based on existing constraints (i.e. no on-site pazking and no available area for on-site pazking) 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 regazd to the relationship between the proposed General Plan AmendmendConditional 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 azea wuld be expanded. 6 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 revitalize, reuse, and upgrade deteriorated neighborhoods and districts. The proposed use conflicts with the City's efforts to revitalize the downtown area. Ms. Bazklage has no use in operation and wishes to change from apartments to a commercial venture (there is no on-site pazking at 596 W. 6th Street and nowhere to expand to provide parking). Additionally, the latter involves an relatively innocuous use while Ms. Bazklage's CUP involves a use which has been hailed by the Police Department as a detriment to the community. 7 Comments noted.