HomeMy WebLinkAbout40-Planning & Building ServicesCITY OF SAN BERN - RDINO - REQUEST f ~R COUNCIL ACTION
From: Al Boughey, Director
De, Planning and Building Services
Date: May 19, 1994
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
None
MCC meeting of June 6, 1994 @ 2 p.m.
Recommended motion:
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That the hearing be closed and that the Mayor and Common Council deny General
'^~ AQbr~4~mendment No. 93-06 and Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27, based on the
Findings of Fact.
Subject: GPA No. 93-06; and CUP No. 93-27 -,-
Residential Care Facility for the
Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Addicts.
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;ontactperson: Al Boughey Phone: 5357
Supporting data attached: Staff Report Ward: #1
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~'~TY 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 Bazklage, 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
squaze 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 pazk with few undeveloped pazcels (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
pazking deficiency should a commercial use locate on the pazcel 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 Bernazdino's
downtown area, just northwest of the Central Business District. The City is working on
numerous revitalization efforts in and azound the downtown area in an attempt improve
the quality of the downtown environment. As such, the use would be incompatible with
the adjacent residential, institutional, and downtown business district uses.
• The City of San Bernardino Police Department has identified concerns with the proposed
application for a Conditional Use Permit and recommended denial (refer to Attachment E
of the Planning Commission staff report).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Both the proposed amendment to the General Plan and the Conditional Use Permit aze 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 Mazch 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 Permi[ 93-27.
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCII, 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 Barldage Letter of May 2, 1994
5. Staff Response to Letter of May 2, 1994
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General Plan Amendment 93-06
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APPLICANT: Ms. Marianne Barklage
596 W. 6th Street
owNER: San Bernardino, CA 92410
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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 Medium (RI.1) 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
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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 $1,000 per month, the State will be subsidizing a significant _
portion ol'the program cost. The applicant has stated that the facility would have the right to
refuse entry into the program to anyone for any reason.
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/EXISTIl~TG CONDITIONS
The subject property is located at 596 W. 6th Street (northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets),
having a frontage of approximately 70 felt 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 Ltnd, 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
Agwda 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. 910. 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 Development/Environmental Review
Committee on February 24, 1994, and March 24, 1994. The Committee recommended that the
Negative Dechuation 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 Declarations. The public review and comment
period extended from February 24, 1994, to March 24, 1994. No comments were received.
ANALYSIS OF THE LSSUES
General P/mr Amtndmart
As a proposal to modify the existing boundary line for the CR-2 land use district, the project
will change the Lmd 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
conditionally permitted as indicated in the City's "Commercial Districts List of Permitted Uses."
GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27
Agenda Item: 3
Hearing Date: May 3, 1994
Page 4
The range and intensity of uses allowed in CR-2 are not compatible with residential uses. The
focus of the CR-2 land use designation is to provide for high-intensity region serving uses as
addressed in Objective 1.16 and Policy 1.16.10. Designating this parcel for region-serving
commercial uses will encroach into the adjacent residential neighborhood.
The impacts 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 ly3 of this staff report). As a result of the structures
longstanding use as an apartment and the immediate area's residential theme, staff believes that
changing the parcel's land use designation to a commercial one will negatively impact the
surrounding area and detract from the sites clearly residential intent. General PLtn Goal 3A
addresses the preservation of structures which have architectural and/or historical merit.
Goal 1G.a and 1G.m in the General PLur 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 PLut states that it shall be the objective of the City of San
Bernardino to "provide Lrnds to accommodate housing units which meet the diverse economic
and social nerds 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 mined-density residential neighborhoods." The change in land 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 2596 or any change
in use would necessitate the location of parking spatxs in accordance with the provisions of the
Development Cade. There is, however, an exception to this requirement for structures and uses
located within the CR-2 Ltnd 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 A'2,
Parking).
GPA No. 93.06/C[1P 93-27
Agenda Item: 3
Hearing Date: May 3, 1994
Page 5
Comditiomol Use Permit
The Conditional Use Permit element of this request addresses the specific concerns associated
with a Proposed residential care facility for recovering drug and alcohol addicu 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 addicu is an important one, there are concerns that the use would
be incompatible with the adjacxnt 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, Objectves 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 IF in the General Plan sates 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 o€ life and
health of the City's residenu and businesses." Further, Policy 1.6.2 requires that the City
"control the location and number of...eommunity-sensitive uses, based on proximity to
residences, schools, religious facilities, and parks in accordance with legislative and legal
requiremenu." The proposed use is inconsistent with the above stated goal and policy in that
it introduces a potentially detrimental Lend use into a primarily residential and commercial
downtown business district. Due to the site's location within the downtown area, across from
ffie 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 confflcts with Policy 1.6.2.
General Plan Goal 1G.c provides for the revitalization, adaptive reuse, and upgrade of
deteriorated neighborhoods and districu. The proposed use conflicu 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 discourage the City's efforts.
Issue 2• Parldn>;
At present, the parcel contains a two-story structure used for apartments with ~ on-site parking
provided. As a property within the RM land use district, any enlargement in excess of 2596 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.
Issue 3• Hicr ri 1 truchwn°
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, Ina 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
desrgnated areas in the City as potential historic overlay zones. The subject property is centrally
located wrthm what has been termed the "Historic San Bernardino Overlay Z.one," which
contains the "highest concentration of the City's oldest potential historic homes," as well as the
longest continuous habitation in the City, includir-g 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: A~hlic Cafg~r ccnrc
The City of San Bernardino Police Departrnent has identified wncerns with the proposed
application for a Conditional Use Permit and registered its strong recommendation for denial.
In a written memorandum dated April 8, 1994, the Police Department stated that the immediate
area has a high degree of criminal activity, including drug sales, dtvg 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 Bernardino.
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 result 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 parking
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 result, staff is unable to make Bte findings necessary to
approve either application.
GPA No. 93-06/CUP 93-27
Agenda Item: 3
Hearing Date: May 3, 1994
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REC011'Q'IENDATION
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.
Re~spe~ctfu~lly submitted,
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AL BOUGHEY, A CP
Director of Planning and Building Services
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
Assistant Planner
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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.
3. The proposed amendment would affect the balance of Lmd 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 available to add parking or other commercial site
improvements.
ATTACHMENT C
FINDINGS OF FACT
for
Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27
The proposed drug and alcohol rehab facility is not a conditionally permitted use in the
RM, 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 Goal 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 resounxs. 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.
7. 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 San Bernardino
Sa., Bernardino Police Department
Interoffice Memorandum
To: Conal McNamara, Assistant Planner
Planning Department
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C.U.P. 93-27 has been submitted for consideration of a drug and
alcohol rehabilitation center to be located in the downtown
redevelopment zone at 596 W. 6th street. The project will be
located in a two story facility across from the public library and
near residential properties in the area.
This project will have a negative impact on the immediate area and
surrounding businesses and residents.
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
SBPD~S MISSid IS TO PROVIDE:
QUALITY, PROFESSIONAL POLICE SERVICE;
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE;
A REDUCTipI IN CRIME TXROUGH POSITIVE POLICE COMMUNITY INTERACTION
FINDINGS: (continu~ 1
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.
APPENDIBES:
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.
SBPD ~S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE:
OWLITY, PROFESSIONAL POLICE SERVICE;
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO ENNANCE THE OUALITT OF LIFE;
A REDUCTION IN CRIME TNROIIGN POSITIVE POLICE COMMUNITY INTERACTION
City of Ban Bernardino
Ban Bernardino Police Department
Snteroffice 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 EiC209 SC210
Narcotic 123 226 51
Prostitution 72 4 1
Total 195 230 52
The following is the total number of "Calls for Service" for the
three RDS for the same time frame:
SC208: 3,190
SC209: 3,953
SC210: 2,270
THE SSPD IS COMMITTED TO VROVID ING:
iROGRE551 VE OUAL ITY VOL ICE SERVICE;
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO IMPROVE tXE QUALITY OF LIFE;
A REDUCTION IN CRIME TXROUGN VROSLEM RECOGNITION AMD iROBLEM SOLVING
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CITY OF SAN BERNAROINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INITIAL STUDY
Initial Study for Environmental Impacts:
General Plan Amendment 93-06
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 zoned Residential Medium (RM).
February 10, 1994
Prepared for.
Marianne Barklage
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
GM1 6 WI AIYOp
Initial Study for:
GPA 93-06
AVTRODUCTION:
This Initial Study is provided by the City of San Bernardino for General Plan Amendment No.
93-06. It contains an evaluation of both the potential individual and cumulative adverse impacts
which could owur 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 Genetl Plan Amendment 93-06 and
Conditional Use Permit 93-27:
1. Project Description
2. Site and Area Characteristics
3. Environmental Setting
4. Environmental Impact Checklist, Findings, and Preliminary Determination
5. Supplemental Comments and Mitigation Measures
6. Supporting Information/Location Map
Combined, these components constitute the complete Initial Study for General Plan Amendment
93-06.
PROJECT D - CRIP17ON:
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 zoned
Residential Medium (RM). The property in question (596 W. 6th Street) is located at the
northeast corner of 6th and "F" Streets.
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STI'E AND AR A .HARA(`TFRI 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
square foot, two-story apartment structure. The land use districu on the north and west are
Residential Medium (RM), with the south
Commercial Regional (CR-2) respectively.
no undeveloped Ltnd.
l~ V~'IRONMENTAL SETTING:
and east borders being Public Facility (PF) and
The immediate area is completely improved with
Topographically, the site is relatively flat. The area is fully urbanized and serviced.
Surrounding land uses include various residential types to the north and west, commercial/office
to the east, and the City's central library to the south. Additionally, the project site is located
in an area identified by the General Plan as being potentially susceptible to liquefaction.
The subject property is located within the following overlays:
1. Urban Archaeological District (General Plan)
2. Main Street OverLty (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 Flement) due to the fact that the area is part of the original one-mile square survey of
the City and wntains 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."
Please see the following pages.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST
A BACKGROUND
Application Number. General Plan Amendment No. 93-06
Project Description: Request to extend the boundary line for the
Cotmrercial Regional (C12-2) District to include the Pxopey~y
located at 596 West 6th Street, currently zoned Residential Medium (FM).
596 West 6th Street, northeast corner of 6th & "F" Streets.
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Envoonmemal Constrains Areas:
General Plan Deaipnation: Gttrrentsy ~' PZ°P°~ to be CR-2.
Zoning Designation: Cltrrently ~' proposed to be CR-2.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ExpWn answers, wfwro appropriate. on a separate aaached shoat
1. EartA Retourpa Will the Proposal result it: Yes No
Maybe
a F_arth movemern (an andbr fdl) d 10.000 cubic X
yards or nwro4
b. Dewbpmem arWAOr prad'aq on a sbpe proabr
than 15X natural prods? X
c. Dewbpmwa wkhin the Alquist-Priob Spacial
Studas ZOM as defbed n Seeeion 120 - GeObpb
6 Seianb, Fquro 47. d tlw Cily's General PIan7
X
d. ModNieation d arty unique peobpic or phyaipl
featwe4 X
e. Dewloprnen within areas defned for high potanial for
water or wind erosion as idenitied in Section 120 -
Geobgb 6 Seismic, Fquro 53, d 1M CNy's Gerwral
P X
f. Modtlieation d a channel. seek or riwr4 X
ai'~"r~
r+uwaa -~ r oF_ m-wi
1 p. Development within an aroa subject to rntlslides, Yes
mu0alitlss, 6qusfaction or other similar hazards as
idsnWied in Ssgion 12.0 • Gadopic 8 Seismic,
s Fpuros 48.52 and 53 of the Citys Gensrol PIan1
No Maybe
X
h. Othsrl
2 Nr Resourep: Will the proposal rosuft in:
a. Sugstantiel sir emissions or an effect upon ambient
air quality as defined by AOMD? X
b. The oroation of objectionable odors? X
e Dsvslopnlsnt within s high wind hazard area es identified
in Section 15.0 - WirW d Fire, Fgure 59, of the Ciys x
Gsrrral PIen7
3. Warr Resources: WGI the proposal result in:
a Chanpss in absorption rats. drainage Paflerrts, w the
rats and amamt rn surtaoe runoff due to
ir~+errrrable surtaees? X
b. Charges n the course or flow of tbod warts? }{
a Disdrrpe irno surface warts w any atierstion
rn surlsoe wsrr quslityt x
d. Charge in the quantiy of quskry of prota+d warn X
s. fcttpwtue rn peppy w properly m flood hazards as
iderdlfled in the Federal Emerpartcy Manapsntsnt
Apwtoi/s Flood Irrs4Uppoe Rat M
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Number 080281 UU[ U - B
_ , y
Fbodirp, Fpure 82, of the Citys General PlanT X
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4. Bbloplgl Resotmas: Could the proprpal resWt ti:
a. Dewlopnterd wflNn the Biologist Rasourop
Mw~pp+er+t ~rrY. p itlsrttlfisd in Ssctiort 10.0
- Nasal Resources, Fipuro 41. rn the Cltys
Garrral prop X
b. Chsrpe in 1ha number rn any unique. tars w
t-.ssrn ~°ea m pwda w ths~ beano rla,rd:q x
a Ctrnpe ti the nmtbsr rn any urrque, taro w
.rwargsrod apstip rn artartals w their habirtT _~
d. Removal rn viable, matin 6essT (8' w greater) X
e. Otlrff
5. Nora: Could ifr propopl rosWt in:
e a Davslopnrrd rn ftotshrp, f+saflh aro tadl0es, striools,
ibrariae, retipqus fadlitiss w ofltsr'rtoisa' sarwlpvs ups
in aroas where eldstirp w futias rtoip rust ezoesd an
Ldn rn 85 dB(A) sxtariw and an Ldn of 45 dB(A) irrrior
as idarrtlflatl it SeeOOn 14.0 - Naip, Fpuns $7 and
58 rn ttr Clys Ger+srsl F1an7 g
nwws rtes:oc_ n++oi
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Dewbpment of new or expansbn of existing industrial, Yes
wmmercial or other uses which generate noise levels on No Maybe
areas containing housing, schools, health care facilities
or other wnskiw uses above an Ldn of fi5 dB(A) exterpr X
or an Ldn of d5 d8(A) interior?
r:. ahsr7
6. land Uaa: wll the Proposal rosuh in:
' a. A eharpe in the land use as designated on the X
General PIen7
b. Dewbpmerd within an Airport District as iderddisd in the
Air InstaiaUon Compstlde Use Zone (AICUZ) Fiepon and
the Land Use Zoning District Map? X
c Dewbpmem within FcotNi Fw Zones A 6 B, or C as
klendfad on the Land Use Zoning District Map? g
d. Other?
~. itrmii.d. Flazards: wi tlw proprt:
a. Uw, storo, trarnport or dispow of hazardous or
tauric mabrials (ardudirtp but not imRed b oil,
pesticides, ohemicak or radiaiort)7 X
b. krvolva tla rokaae of hazardous substancesT X
a Fxpwe prropN b the poterdial Mafthhdety hezards7 X
d. OtheR
a Mouakq: Wli the proposal:
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ip X
b. Other?
g. Trartaportatlon / Ciraristlon: Could tIw
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oomParison with the ChoWatcn Plan as iderWfied in Section
6A - Circulatbet of 1M Ciy's General Plan, rowtt in:
a M increase in traffic that h greater than the land
uw desipnatad on tM General PIan7 X
b. the of exislinp, or demand for new. parking
fadliiWatrtreturos7
X
G Pact upon exsting pubic traropodatipn systems? X
d. Atlerodert of prewm paCarm of drarWiat7 ~
e. Impact b raA or air traMc7 _
X
L aalety hazards to whidas, bicyr~ats or
X
p. A drsjoiged pattern of roadway hnPmwmards7 X
in traffic wgrrnea on the roadways
~ ~
irnarsaaiors9 X
L Other? F~k~4
X
wuFSns r~sor_ r,,.soi
10. Pubpe Senlas: Wiq the proposal impact tho folkwrinp Yes No tAaybe
d~ ~ kY b provide adequate Nwls of service? .
a Fee pmteetion7 X
b. Potioe protection? X
a Sdtoola Q.a, a0endance, boundaries. owrbad, etc.)4 X
d. Parks or otirer recreational faalilies4 }{
a. Medical aid? $
f. Solid Waste4 ~
p. C+ther7 _
11. Utllllias: win the proposal:
a knpact tla folbwirtp beyond the capabpgy to
provide adequate levete of wrvice or roquiro the
mrtahtrction d nawfacilrties7
1. Natural pas? X
2 Ek+Wicty7 X
3. WateR ~
4. Sewer'/ X
5. Other? X
b. Rauh in a dajoided pattern d tdiuly extensions?
.~_
a Requiro the oomtrrrctiorr of rrw facpitiea? 7{
1Z Aeslhatlas: ~ _
a Could the proposal resat in the obstnaYion of any
aowac vice? x
b. Wit 1M vswl import d the project be detrtrrrerdal
b ifw aunoundinp aroa? X
~. alien
19. altural Raaouroa: could tM proposal Haut in:
a The iteration or destruGion or a prehistorb or
historic arehaeobpinl ate by dewkrprnam within an
arottaeobpical wmtiva area as idemilied lit Section
3.0 - Historipl. ROun 8. of the CNy's General PIan9
X
b. Alteration or destruction of a higorical site. struauro
or abject as tsted in the Ctys Historic l9eaouroas
Reooratagaaaos Survey'1 X
a. ah.n
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nw,.eas .wa.ov_ p,~
14. IAartdalory FYtdlnps of SlpnNlpnp (Section 15065)
llw California Environmental Quality Act states that if any of the following can be answered yes or
maybe, the project may haw a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact
~ Report shall be prepared.
Yes No 4Aaybe
a. Does ttw project haw the potential b degrade the
quaMy d the envBonment, substantialy reduce the
habgat d a loth or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wild6le population b drop babes wM sustaining kwls,
threaten b eliminate a plant or animal community,
roduce the twmber or restrict tlw range d a rare or
endanpend plant or anneal or eliminaU important
examples d tM major periods d CalMomia Mabry X
or pnhisbry4
b. Doss ttw project haw the potential b achieve short-
brm, tithe disadvantage d lore-farm, envionmenal
poals7 (A short-Unn impact on the environnant fs ores
which occurs b a rolatiwy brill. deBnttne period
d time while lwp-farm impacts wig endue wea lnb
Uw town.) X
~ imMed but aimulstiwakkra~bleare individwNy
N ( Pr'oloa may
mPa on two or moro separate mouroes whero the
impaxx on each reaourw ie rolativey small. but where
ttw efhct d the total d those impacts on the X
emriromment b sgnMiard.)
d. Does dte project haw environmentd eMeps which will
nose substantial adwrw efleets on human beings, X
ettfrr dingy or irrdincty?
Q DISC{1SS10N t)F BMpON1iB~IiAL EVAUlA710N AND IaTICiA71t7N 1AEASURES
(Attach sheets as necessary.)
Zhe detailed discussion of each envirorxnental issue is provided
on the attached sheets,
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D. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial study,
® TbeN will be ~ ~~COULD NOT have a sipnilimnt Nfect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARA.
The proposed Project eoukl have a sipnifitant affect on the environment, aMhouph there will not be a signdicant
efleG in this case bacauw the mitigation meuuru described above have been added to the Project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
The proposed project MAY haw a sipnlfiesnt effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CRY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CAUFORNUI
Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner
Name and Tale
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SUPPLI~NTAL CObII14ENTS
EARTH O mrFS r1A-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 mete 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-Ptiolo Special studies zone nor is
it within an area defined for high water or wind erosion.
EARTH C[xm['.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 conditiotutlly permitted in the CR-2 will require individual
environmental analysis and clearance prior to apptowal (a list of potential uses is analyzed in
Section 6a). Therefore, any potential liquefaction issues would be addressed at that time.
A_iit RR O TRC`R (2A-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 F O TRf'RC r~r~; NO
The project site is not located within a high wind hazard area as identified by the City's General
Plan.
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WATER R O TRCFC (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.
BIOLOGICAL RF O CFS (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 Lmd use district boundary line will not remove
viable, mature trees.
NOISE (SAI: NO
Having a Residential Medium (RM) land use designation, the site would currently be permitted
to host noise sensitive land uses with minimal, if any, noise attenuation modifications. The
proposal to change the land use district will therefore not result in the potential location of any
noise sensitive land uses which might not otherwise locate on-site now.
NOISE (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 Suction 6a). Therefore, any potential noise issues would be addressed at that
time.
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LAND USE (6A1: YES
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 oommercial land 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:
1. 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).
2. Commercial establishments which provide parts, repair, sate, and service for
automobiles, RV's, and trucks.
3. Commercial establishments which provide boarding, camping spaces/facilities, lodging
(with or without meals) and mixed use facilities.
4. Commercial establishments which serve prepared food or beverages for consumption on
or off the premises.
5. Commercial establishment whichprovide participant/spectator amusement, entertainment
or sport, primarily for financial gain.
6. Commercial establishments which engage in monetary transactions not directly related
to the sale of a product/service
7. Commercial establishments which provide needed services of a medical care nature which
an related to the health and welfare o the City's residents.
8. Commercial establishments which provide needed services of a personal nature.
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9. Commercial establishments which sell merchandise generally needed/desired by the
residents and employees of the community.
10. Commerciat establishments which store large inventories of goods typically in industrial-
style structures where these goods are not produced on the site but are offered for sale.
The following is a list of uses specifically listed in the Development Code as being either
"permitted" or "conditionally permitted" in this land use designation:
• Auto Parts Sales (with or without installations)
• Vehicle I.easing/Rental
• Delicatessens/Sandwich Shops
• Restaurants - No Drive-Thrus
• Miscellaneous Indoor Entertainment/Recreation
• Health Clirrics/Outpatient Surgery
• Social Service Centers
• Batirer/Beauty/Nail Shops
• Dance Schools/Karate Studios
• Dry Cleaners
• Health/Athletic Clubs
• Laundromats (Retail only)
• Drug Storrs
• Flower/Gift Shop
• General Merchandise (Including Supermarkets)
• Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Mobile Home Sales
• Office Supplies/Equipment
• Specialty Food Stores (No Alcohol Sales)
• Catering Establishments
• 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 Plants
• Recycling Facilities (Reverse Vending Only)
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• Antennae/Satellite Dish
• Clubs, Lodges, and Meeting Halls
• Day Care Facilities
• Fences/Walls
• Libraries
• Mined Use
• Multi-Family Housing
• Museums
• Parking Lots
• Parking Structures
• Police/Fire Protection
• Public Utility Uses
• Radio/Television Broadcasting
• Religious Facilities
• Temporary Uses (Subject to a Temporary Use Permit)
• Trade/Technical Schools
Conditionally PeSrnittod
• Services Stations
• Boarding Houses
• Hotels/Motels
• Mined Uses _ _
• Single Room Occupancies (SRO's) _
• Night Clubs/Bars/Lounges
• Auditoriums, Convention Halls, and Theaters
• Miscellaneous Outdoor Entettainment/Rccreation
• Residential Care Facilities
• Senior/Congregate Care Facilities
• Liquor Storrs
• 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 resid~tial neighborhood. Future uses which will be either permitted or
condidonally permitted in the CR-2 will require individual environmental analysis and clearance
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GPA 93-06
prior to approval; therefore, any potential man-made hazards issues would be addressed at that
time.
LAND USE (6B-C): 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 HAZARDS f7A-C): 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 (8A): 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 clearance prior to approval (a list
of potential uses is analyzed in Section 6a). Therefore, any potential housing issues would be
addressed at that time.
TRANSPORTATION/C1R 11 ATION (9A-H): 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, ffie 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/structures; impact existing public
transportation systems; alter present patterns of circulation; impact rail or air traffic; increase
safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclisu or pedestrians; created a disjointed pattern of roadway
improvements; or increase traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections.
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NSPORTATION/CTRCTTT.ATTON (9D: 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 2596 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 L-nd 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 dme.
P I ERVI _ (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 services are provided by the City of San Bernardino Police Department.
As the project involves a change in Lmd use designation to a commercial district, school services
will not be impacted by this project.
As the project involves a change in Lmd 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.
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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 caning for the project
site.
iTTT - (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 fire 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).
CULTURAL RESOURCES (13A1: NO
The proposal to modify the land use designation will not alter or destroy a prehistoric or historic
archaeological 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 lima.
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TT TRA F O TR _ (13B1: 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 apartrnent 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.
SIJpPORTING INFORMATIt7N/in['A7TnN MAP;
Please see the following pages.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INITIAL STUDY
Initial Study for Environmental Impacts:
Conditional Use Permit 93-27
$gject Descriotion/Location:
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 conditionally permitted.
February 10, 1994
Prepared for:
Marianne Bazklage
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 Bernazdino, CA 92418
ATTACHMENT G
PLAN~6D7 PAGE 1 OF 1 IAiq
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 Dechuation 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/I.ocation Map
Combined, these components constitute the complete Initial Study for Conditional Use Permit
93-27.
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The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a residential care
facility for the treatment of recovering drug addicts at 596 West 6th Street. Currently,
residential care facilities are not permitted within the Residential Medium Land Use Districts;
however, the applicant is praxssing a c~ncrrrrerrt General Plan Amendment to change the
parcel's caning to CR-2, where the use is conditionally permitted.
SI'Z'E RF.A CA RA i. TI
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
square foot, two-story apartment structure. The land use districts on the north and west are
Residential Medium (RM), with the south and east borders being Public 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 area is fully urbanized and serviced.
Surrounding land uses include various residential types to the north and west, commercial office
to the east, and the City's central library to the south. Additionally, the project site is located
in an area identified by the General Plan as being potentially susceptible to liquefaction.
The subject property is located within the following overlays:
1. Urban Archaeological District (General Plan)
2. Main Street Overlay (Development Cade)
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."
ENVIRONMENT L IlKPACT CHF.['Ki•iCT;
Please see the following pages.
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
AppkcationNumber. Conditional Use Permit No. 93-27
Pn~jeetDeacripton: ~e0uest 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.
Environ~nufConwai~Areas: Urban Archaeological District (General Plan),
Main Street Overlay (Development Code), potential liquefaction zone.
General Plan Desgnetion: 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 WPAC'i5 Explain answers. whero appropriate, on a separota akached sheet
1. Earth Reaouras Yrll the proposal rewk n: Yes No AAaybe
a Eanh movement (qit and/or fop d 10.000 cubic
yards or moro7 X
b. D+wkrprnem and/or grading on a ebpe greater
than f 5X natural grode7 X
c. Dewkrpmem wkhin the Alquist-Priob Spedal
Studies Zone as defined n Section 120 - Geobpic
b SeismIC, Fgure 47. of the Ciry's General PIen7 X
d• fYbdNieation of any ungw gwlopic or physical
featuro? X
e. Dewbpmem wkhor areas defined for high potential for
eroter or wind erosion as identified in Sedion 120 -
Geolopic 6 Sesme, Fguro 53, of tM Cky's General
P X
f. MOdiIlCallDn OI a danrrl, seek or riwR X
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p. Devebprnsnt within an area subject to kndslidss, Ves No Maybe
mudslides, liquefaction or other similar hazards as
identified vt Section 12.0 • Gsdopie & Seismic,
Fgures 48, 52 and 53 of the Cdya General Plan? X
h. t~heR
2. Alr Resourps: Wfll the proposal result in:
e. Subsfarttial air emissions or an sfleet upon ambient
air quality as defined by AQMD? X
b. The creation of objaaionabb odors? X
c. Developnlsnt Mdtitin a high wind futzerd area as identified
in Section 15.0 - VYatd 6 Fre, Fpure 59, d the City's
Gsrrral PIen1 X
3. Wabr Reaouras: tfV{II the proposal rosult in:
a. Charges it absorption rates. drainspe patlems, or the
rar and amount d surtace rurwfl due m
inpsnrteabb surtaoss9 X
b. Changes in the cease or Ibw of flood waters? X
a Disdrarpe iron surfaos waters or any alteration
d suAaoe water quaNty'1 X
d. Charge in the quarroty d quality d proutd wait X
a. of people or properly to hood ttazerds as
idsNYted in 1M Federal EmerysrwY Management
Apwroys Food his Map, Corrsraarty panty
Number 060281 ~~~~ - and Section 16A -
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Ftoodstp, Fiprae 62, of the Cfy
s Gansral PIenT
f. Olhdt
4. Bloloplgl Reaourps: Could the proposal rastdt in:
a. Dswbprrteett w1Wn the Siolopiol Resources
Wnapenrem laradry, as idsrrtified in Section 10.0
G ~PlReaotaws, Fgtre 41. a the Citys x
b. Charge h the number of any uNque, rare or
am spTedas of plead or thee ttebltat lrrdudig x
c Ctrrgs in the rsmtbsr of any urique, rare or
wdargarw species d arrmals or their hadut? X
d. Rarrwval d viable, ntaare tress? (e' or prsstaq X
e. Otrrr1
s. Now: could the proposal rsadt h:
a. Davaloprttaru of houskp. treanh otae tadtlties, sdwols,
ibrarNR relipiotx tadpw «atlrr'taiae• sens8iw was
it areas where esistinp or futrue noise Mvele exceed an
ldn of 85 d8(A) exmrior and an Ldn of 45 dB(A) interior
as idertdfied n Becton 14.0 - Noias, Fipuros 57 and
SB of the City's Gerrrel PWIT X
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b• Dewbpment of new or expansbn of existing industrial, Yes No Maybe
commercial or other uses which generate noise levels on
aroaa mntainirg housing, schools, heakh pro facilities
or other wnskiw uses above an Ldn of 65 d8(A) exterior
I or an Ldn o145 df3(A) interior'1 X
c. other?
6. Land Uw: wll the proposal rosuk in:
a A charge in the land use as desgnated on tfw X
General Plan?
b. Devekrpment within an Airport District as identkad in the
Arc Iratakation Compatible Uw Zone (AICUZ) Report and
tM Land Uae Zoning District Map? X
o. Develcpnrent wthin f=cothik Fw Zones A 6 B, or C as
iderrdlied on the Land Uae Zonirp District Map? ,~
d. Other?
7. WMlsde Naards: wll the project:
a Use, atom, transport or dispose d hazardous w
bxie matedab (including but rat kinked to oil,
pesticides, eMmicals or radiation)? X
b. krvoM tlw rokaw of hawdous subetarroes? X
a Expose people b 1M poterdW heakhhafaty haserds? X
d. ah.rr
& Nouakq: Wlk t1w proposal:
a for add ~~?~ or crew • demand _ X
b. Other'1 -
fl. Tratrgrorwlon / CtcuYtlon: Could 1M ProPoaal, in
oanparison wish 1M CiraYakon Plan as iderdiked in Beckon
&0 - Ckarhtion of the Ckyy Gerwral Plan. mule n:
a M irrcreaae in traffic that b groahr than the land
use designated on tlw General PIanT X
b.
demand br new, parkin0
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kiea
latructuras X
a knpacl upon existug public transportation systems? X
d. Akerokon of preaerd pCterrrs of dreulakon7 X
e. knpact b rail or art trdfic7 X
f. karwed safety hazards to whidss, bicyciab or
pedastravut? X
g. A d'ajoitted pakem of roadway imprwamerda? X
h. SlgrlkOnt hareaw in tgfflC vokrrrres on tM roadways
Or intersecliorr? X
L ahem
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' 10. Pubtle ServloN: Will tfw propoNl impact the folbwing
beyond the caPabdity b provide adequate levels of service?
a Fire protedionT
b. Folios proUCtion7
c. Schools (i.e., aflendanee, boundaras, overbed, etc.)?
d. Parks or other rocreatbnal facilities?
e. Medicet aidl
f. Solid Waste?
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11. inultlN: win 1M propoNt:
a Impact the folbwirg beyond tM eapabitlty b
provide adequate kivels of Nrvioe or requiro the
eonstnrGion of new tadlRiNT
1. Natural pasT
2 EleGrieily7
s. waters
4. Sewed
5. Other'1
b. FiNUIt In a dyoinled pattern of uliHty exteraoro?
o. Regale the ooratnrctiort of new fadlNies7
12 AeatMties:
a Could the proposal rewti in 1M a6strurlion W any
scenic vrewT
b. Wip the vswl irtpaet W ttw project be dstrinrenW
b tlw surrounding arNT
e. otfrrT
19. tatMural iMaouroas: Could Ute proposal result in:
a 7Tw alteratlon or destrtrUbn of a prehiaoric or
hs0oric ardueobgical siu by dewbprrrem within an
arehwologial Nnsitiw atN N identlfrd in Sectrort
3.0 - H'sbrieal, Fpure B, of tM City's General PIanT
b. Akeration w destruction of a historical site. structuro
or objerx as tlsted in the Ciy's Hnbric Reaouroes
Rervrataisaartoe SurveyT
o. ou»n
Yas No Maybe .
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X
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X
X
X
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14. MYndatory FMtdinge of SlgnHicana (Section 15065)
The Caltlomis Environmental Ouairy Act states that tl any of the following care be answered yes or
maybe, the project may have a sign'rficant etlaet on the environment and an Environmental Impact
Fkport shall be prepared.
Yes No Maybe
a. Boas tM project haw the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildite species, cause a fmh or
wildfie popultlion to drop below wtl sustaining levels.
threaten to eiminate a plain or animal wmmuniry,
reduce 1M number or reatritx the range o} a rare or
endangered plain or animal or elimineU important
erwnpMs of 1M major periods d California history
or prehisttay4 X
b. Does tfw project hew tfw polental to achieve short-
term, to ttw dis~vantape d bng-urm, emvironmental
goabl(A short-urm roped on the environment is ores
which occurs in a rolatiwy brief, definitive period
of time whiN bnp-term inpects wiu endure well inro
ttre tutus) X
c Does the project haw impacts which an individualy
invited. but eumuWiwly oorrsiderabk? (A Prof ~Y
roped on two or more separate resources wMre the
roped on eseh resource is roWiwy smatl, but where
tta atlas or tM tow of those impacts on ttw x
environment k sgnificard.)
d. floes tlr project haw environmental efleds which will
nrree sirb<brihal adwrw eReds on human beings.
etllrr direly or :direly x
C. DON OF ENVIRONi~iiTAL EVALUATION AND OIQTItaAT1ON MEASURES
(Attach sheets as rteoasery.)
The detailed discussion of each environmental issue is provided on
the attached sheets.
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PWMa1 PAOEiOF_ (tt~q
D. ~~RraANanoN
On the basis of this initial :lady,
® The proposed propct COULI) NOT have a significant etteet on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARA-
TION will be prepared.
The proposed propel could have a significant etteet on the environment, although there will not be a aigniticant
etteet in this case because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the project, A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
The proposed propel MAY have a sgnifieant etteG on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT a required.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMRTEE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner
Name and Tdk
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Initial Study for:
CUP 93-27
SUPPLEMIIVTAL C011~I1VIEN1'S
EARTH F O TR - 11A-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 A O TRrFC (1C;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.
A1R R_F-SOLtrtCF~ (2A-Dl: 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 withits-a high wind
hazard area as identified by the City's General PLm. _
WATER R O TRCES (A-Fl: NO
Due to the fact that the use will be occupying the existing building, the project will not rouse
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 AL Fcp IRCR (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
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not change the number of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals or plants.
Additionally, the establishment of the use will not remove viable, mature trees.
NOISE (SA-B): NO
Having a Residential Medium (RM) land use designation, the site currently can be permitted to
host noise sensitive land uses with minimal, if any, noise attenuation modifications. The
proposal to change the use will therefore not result in the 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 (6A1: 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 zoning and use.
LAND USE (6B-Cl: NO
The proposed site is not within an Airport District or the Foothill Fire Zones and therefore will
not be affected by the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
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. Multi-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 crate a demand for additional housing.
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TRANSPORTATION/CIRC TLATION (9A-Bl: 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 partems. 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 facilitkes/stmctures.
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCIii ATION ( -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 1~tVICF (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 Bernardino Police Department.
Schools
As the project involves a change to a commercial residential use for recovering addicts, school
services will not be impacted by this project.
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Solid Waste
Solid waste service will continue to be provided regardless of the proposed use for the project
site.
P T ERVI - (lOD-El MAYBE
As the project involves a change to a commercial residential use, parks and recreational facilities
will not be impacted. The park and library facilities may be used by residents since, at present,
the site offers no open space or recreation area. However, the residents are not expected to
create any significant impact beyond present capabilities of the facilities.
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.
1•iTT I - (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, waternand sewer service will continue to be
provided regardless of the proposed zoning for the site.
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.
IT TRA R O TR _ (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.
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION/LOCATION Ap;
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Marianne Barklage
39ti West tith Street
San Bernardino, California 92410
May 2, 1994
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City of San Bernardino
Department of Planning and
Building Services
Al Boughey, A i C P
Director
300 North "D" Street
San Bernardino, California 9'2418
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1 submitted my application in November 1993 and had my first
review meeting in the last weel: oY' E'ebruary 1994. Constant
de.tacs have created a financial burden and real hardship on
me I will have to ask Y'or a new Assistant E'lanner.
Mr. McNamara has in every telephone conversation or meeting
I have had with him complained about being "swamped" and
overloaded with work.
This situation also affects the staff' report he prepared.
it is incorrect, very negative and detrimental to my
project.
1. the staff report states:
A. The proposed project is to be Ior 40 residents.
't'rue
B. 7'he existing building has b units.
False
The existing building has 19 separate aparttaent
units. Thus as rented in the past to a couple
'Z with 'L-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 oY' the tenant's to receive their
welfare checks. 'There are also many
"overnighters" and "vacationers" that make the
residency load even higher.
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Renting said apartment building with very careful screenin4
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. UYficers where restricted to
the front doors. As stated in Police Uept. Interoffice
Plemorandum, see attached.
The area has been a high crime area for quite some time,
9,413 calls during the year. These facts affirm that
changes are needed. My project will indeed do that. As Mr
Plctvamara 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.~ect to receiving
individuals from the California state Renal System.
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 not discriminate against such
individuals who have paid their debt to society.
Hor.ever, if the CityjPlayor 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.
~Vr. >1c~amara's opinron as stated in the staff report '...the
State mill be subsidizing a signi.f'icant portion of the
pro;ram cost." is incorrect, because in the majority of
cases the cost carrier is the individual themselves or their
insurance company. 'Phis demonstrates a strong desire and
motivation on the part of the individual to turn their lives
in a more positive direction.
1 have to stress that the program is not a detox center it
is a x•ecovery home under professional supervision
and will be state certified and state licenced, staff report
did not mentioned this at all.
II. The impact associated with the ability to develop the
parcel to commercial standards will have no negative
effect on the surrounding residential neighborhood.
The staff report refers to the building as a facility,
the building has a historical value and the exterior
will be unchanged. The building will remain a
residential building and will have at least 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 entrance...,
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 CR2 land use. How Mr. McNamara can state that
the surrounding area is residential I do not know. Bound to
my East is CR2, across the street is a Public Library, and
the South West Corner is a medical building. .
I hope you will grant and extent my request for the CUP and
CRL. As you granted Ur. Alvaro Bolivar Imy neighbor across
the street) a General Plan .amendment on 5-'2-94. GPA No. 93-
03:
In conclusion please keep in mind where ever one sees a
drub/alcohol 1"Gibson House" and "New House"1 or boarding
7 house 1"F" ans it.h Street) it stands out as being crell kept
especially in the areas of cleanliness and landscaping, etc.
Also, the Police Department if needed has full cooperation
with Manae'ement for a "No Closed Door Policy".
Sincere.Ly,
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cc: Mayor Tom Minor
Council Members
Chamber of Commerce
TO MARIANNE BARKLAGE'S LETTER OF MAY 2, 1994
GPA NO. 93-06/CUP NO. 93-27
The following is offered as a response to the letter addressed to the Planning Commission dated
May 2, 1994, from Ms. Marianne Barklage. Ms. Barklage's key comments have been identified
with a number. Staff's 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 PLm 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 DevelopmendEnvironmental 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/F.RC which cleared
them to the Pianning Commission with a recommendation to adopt the Negative Declarations.
1 The items were then brought to the next possible Planning Commission hearing (May 3, 1994)
and are now being brought to the earliest possible Mayor and Common Council meeting.
The information contained in the staff report is the result of information obtained verbally from
Ms. Barklage. Both the General Plan Amendment and the Conditional Use Permit applications
were extremely unclear as to what is currently existing within the structure and what the nature
of the proposed use is. As the application gave no project description other than "apartment
building" and "group home," staff had to obtain additional information orally prior to drafting
the staff report. The information in the staff report directly reflects the verbal statements given
by Ms. Barklage.
Although the Planning Commission staff report stated that the structure had six units, building
permit records indicate that the site is approved for 19 apartment units apparently functioning
as a boarding house (with one bathroom per "unit" and one kitchen serving the entire building).
2 Staff introduced this on the record at the Planning Commission hearing. Due to the fact that the
structure is only 13,381 square feet (first and second floor area--as indicated by separately
submitted plan check plans), it would not be possible to yield 19 apartment units as recognized
by the Uniform Building Code (UBC). The UBC requires that each apartment unit have kitchen
facilities. The property in question is constructed to function with a single kitchen serving all
units.
3 Comments noted.
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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 Barklage throughout the process. Ms. Barklage did state that the project is proposed to be State
licensed and certified.
As identified and discussed in Issue 1 of the Planning Commission staff report, the question is
not only the immediate effects of changing the zoning, but the long term effects of the property's
standing as a commercially zoned parcel. The proposed use 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,
J the site could be established with other commercial uses permitted in the Commercial Regional
(CR-2) land use district. The "residential" appearance of the building is only partly at issue,
additional focus should be placed on the fact that there is no on-site parking available to
accommodate even slow-intensity office use, should one be proposed in the future. Based on
existing constraints (i.e. no on-site parking and no available area for on-site parking) future uses
in the CR-2 could be restricted.
The applications being considered involve more than merely shifting the boundary line over to
encompass the subject property. With regard to the relationship between the proposed General
Plan Amendment/Conditional Use Permit and General Plan Amendment 93-03, the latter
involved a legal, nonconforming medical use which has been operating since the 1970's in the
same location seeking to change the land use designation to Commercial Regional (CR-2) so that
it would be a conforming use and the parking area could be expanded.
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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. Barklage has no use in
operation and wishes to change from apartments to a commercial venture (there is no on-site
parking at 596 W. 6th Street and nowhere to expand to provide parking). Additionally, the
latter involves an relatively innocuous use while Ms. Barklage's CUP involves a use which has
been hailed by the Police Department as a detriment to the community.
7 Comments noted.