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10A) 9.A. Attachment A Mitigated Negative Declaration
ATTACHMENT A CITY OF TEMPLE CITY Notice of Public Hearina and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE TEMPLE CITY GENERAL PLAN, AND DRAFT INITIAL STUDY / PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Temple City will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element, an amendment of the City's general plan, and the related Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration. The hearing will be held on the date and time described below and -will be located in the Council Chambers. 5938 Kauffman Avenue. Temple City, at which time and place any and all interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter. The scheduled public hearing date is as follows: Date: Time: Public Hearina Topics May 7, 2013 7:30 PM City Council consideration of adopting the City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element and related Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. PROJECT City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element APPLICANT: City of Temple City, (c/o Community Development Department), 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide. As an element of the Temple City General Plan, the City of Temple City 2008- 2014 Housing Elementwould be applicable to the entire community. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project entails a City -initiated general plan amendment to adopt the City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element. This draft housing'element update identifies goals, objectives and programs that are intended to address housing needs for all segments of the Temple City community, and do so in a manner consistent with state statutes on housing element content, and with state requirements for all cities to accommodate their fair share of current regional demand for affordable housing. The draft update of the housing element includes policies and programs that would apply citywide, and if implemented would, among other things, have the potential for increased intensity of land use (higher residential density) on certain properties in the Downtown 'Specific Plan area and in the R-3 zone. A copy of the draft City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element/Public Hearing Draft is available for viewing on the City of Temple City website at: htto:l/www.temolecitv.us/housing/HousinaE[ementUDdate,asD , and at the City's offices at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: As required by the California Environmental- Quality Act (CEQA), the City, as Lead Agency for the environmental review of the draft City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element., has prepared an Initial Study of the draft -housing element's policies and programs to determine whether or not implementation of these policies and programs would entail any potentially significant environmental impacts; and if so, how they can be mitigated. The "Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration" on the draft housing element is available for public review at the City of Temple City website at: htto://www.temD[ecitv.us/housina/HousinapementUDdate.aSD and at the City's offices at 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. The City Council, at its hearing on the draft housing element update, will also consider the Initial Study, along with any comments from the public, and any comments and a recommendation from the Planning Commission. If warranted, the City Council would adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration indicating that it is the City s assessment that adoption of the draft housing element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have significant adverse effects on the environment, subject to implementation of the mitigation measures specified in the Initial Study. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: Public comments on the Draft Initial Study / Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration will be received by the City for a period of 20 days beginning on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. The public comment period will end on Monday, April 29, 2013. The public is invited to submit written comments on the City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element, and the Draft Initial Study/Proposed Negative Declaration to the Community Development Department, City of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 or phone (626) 285- 2171, If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Temple City at, or prior to, the public hearings. 4PIY tI�ICP g Manager Note: Copies of the Draft Cfty of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element and draft environmental assessment document are available for review at: • Temple City City Hall, Community Development Department, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA. 91780 • City of Temple City Internet website at: hfto://www.temDlecity.usthousina/HousinaElementUodate.asD DRAFT INITIAL STUDY/ PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION CHECKLIST FORM Date: 1. Project title: 2. Lead agency name and address: 3. Contact person and phone number: 4. Project location: 5. Project sponsor's name and address: 6. General Plan land use designation: 7. Existing zoning designation: March 26, 2013 City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element City of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780 Paul Deibel, AICP, Project Manager, Community Development Department, City of Temple City, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780, (626)285.2171. City of Temple City (please refer to Figure 1) City of Temple City All designations citywide All zones citywide B. Description of _protect: The housing element is one of the six elements of Temple City's general plan and must be updated pursuant to California Government Code $ection 65588 for the 2006.2014 planning period. The proposed housing element update, titled City of Temple City 2008.2014 Housing Element (Housing Element), identifies and assesses projected housing needs and provides an inventory of constraints and resources relevant to meeting these needs. Components of the draft Housing Element include: a housing needs assessment with population and household characteristics; identification of constraints to providing housing;, an inventory of available sites for the provision of housing for all economic segments of the community; and a statement of goals, quantified objectives, policies, and an implementation program for meeting the City's housing needs, Temple City's draft housing element update goals locus on: a 1. Accommodating a portion of the housing needs of all income groups as quantified by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment, 2. Facilitating the construction of the maximum feasible number of housing units for all income groups. 3. Facilitating the development of the maximum feasible number of housing units for extremely low- income, very low-income, low-income, and moderate -income households. 4. Relieving the housing cost burdens of extremely low, very low, and low-income households. 5. Removing governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. j 6. Achieving a housing stock free of substandard conditions, Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element 7, Attaining a housing market with `lair housing choice;' meaning the ability of persons of similar income levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and familial status to have available to them the same housing choices. As described in the draft Housing Element (Section 2, Housing Program), Temple City's share of regional housing growth need (as identified by the Southern California Association of Governments through its Regional Housing Needs Analysis (RHNA)) is a total of 987 housing units for the 2006.2014 planning period. The draft Housing Element also Illustrates (Technical Appendix D, Sites Inventory and Analysis) that, under current General Plan designations and with some planned modifications to development standards for multi -family, development in the residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan, the City has an estimated additional capacity for 1,238 residential units that can be developed on vacant and underutilized sites. (See attached Figures 2 and 3.) Therefore, Temple City has sufficient zoned capacity to accommodate the overall RHNA allocation and there is no need to change any General Plan or zoning designations at any location in the community in order to accommodate the housing growth needs Identified in the draft housing element update. Temple City plans to fulfill Its RHNA allocation using a combination of the methods listed below and shown on Figures 2 and 3: 1. Housing units built or issued permits during the planning period; 2. Residential development within the Downtown Specific Plan; 3. Underutilized sites zoned for residential use; 4. Residential second units The majority of available sites identified in the draft Housing Element are within the R-2 and R-3 zones, with the second largest portion located in the Downtown Specific Plan area. This specific plan, adopted by the City in 2002, establishes standards, guidelines and regulations for four districts in the City — The Las Tunas East Commercial District, Temple City Blvd, Commercial District, Las Tunas West Commercial District, and the Gateway Commercial District. Analysis in this document is limited to the review of potential environmental impacts resulting from the adoption and implementation of the draft housing element and its programs, including the element's consistency with the City's existing general pian and with the Downtown Specific Plan. The specific environmental effects of any future development, Including the methods described below, would vary on a project-by-projeot basis, but adherence to the City's subdivision code, zoning code, building code, site plan review process and other applicable regulations will mitigate the potential for future residential development to have an adverse Impact on adjacent uses and on the environment. . 9. Surrounding land uses: Citywide — not applicable. 10, Agencies whose approval is required: The City of Temple City, Draft InNal StudylWigaled Negative Declaration City of Temple City2008-2014 Housing Element I I Figure 2: City of Temple City Residential Development ODDortunity Sites 0 Downtown Specific Plan Parcels M Sites with Development Potential t ; t i �' i s i 1 ..i ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Land Use and Planning ❑ Transportalion/Circulation ❑ Public Services ❑ Population and Housing ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Utilities and Service Systems ❑ Geological Problems ❑ Energy and Mineral Resources ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Water ❑ Hazards ❑ Cultural Resources Ef Air Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Recreation ❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance i Draft Inkial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Oily of Temple Chy2000.2014 Housing Element 3 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ 1 find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 0 1 find that, although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant Impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect i) has been adequately analyzed In an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, Including revisions or mitigation measures that are Imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. ure offrey Slams, AICP Printed Name Date ' I Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple Cil vP000-2014 Housing Element EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS A. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: 1. Conflict with general plan designation or zordr@7 ® ❑ 2, Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies ® ® p �( IJ adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? 3. Be incompatible with existing land use In the vicinity? ® ® ® 0 4. Affect agricultural resources or operations (e,g., impacts to or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? ® 13soils 5. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established L3 ❑ ® LI7( community (including a low-income or minority community)? (A 1-6) The proposed City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element is an update of one of six elements of the City of Temple City General Plan, and its goals, objectives and policies will be consistent with those of the Land Use Element, the Circulation Element, and all of the other elements of the General Plan. The proposed Housing Element will also be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Downtown Specific Plan which sets forth standards, guidelines and regulations for four districts in the City; The Las Tunas East Commercial District, Temple City Blvd. Commercial District, Las Tunas West Commercial District, and the Gateway Commercial District. An important goal of the specific plan is to "develop a downtown which provides a variety of retail, office, financial, cultural, and residenllal opportunities" along with an objective to "designate key sites within the planning area for mixed-use development" (Development Framework, 11.2). In the draft Housing Element, Housing Program Category fit (Section 2.18) furthers the goals and objectives of the Downtown Specific Plan by Identifying thirteen development opportunity sites suitable for higher density multi -family residential development and calling for amendments to the residential development standards in the Specillc Plan to promote mixed-use and Infill housing development opportunities in the downtown. The Housing Element plans to accommodate the community's residential growth needs as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). For the current RHNA planning cycle, 2006 — 2014, the RHNA estimates the City's share of regional housing demand by households of all income levels as a need to accommodate the development of at least 987 new residential units. The residential sites Inventory, described In Technical Appendix D of the Housing Element, estimates the City's additional dwelling unit capacity, based on existing zoning and land use, and subsequent to planned modifications of the zoning code development standards for multi -family residential development, at 1,238 units (refer to Figure D-2 and Table D-3). This capacity was determined by examining the realistic development potential of all sites in the R-2 and R-3 zones, using criteria such as the ratio of existing building area to parcel size and the relative value of any existing building on the parcel. The sites identified on the residential sites Inventory consist of underutllized parcels within the R-2 and R-3 zones, and opportunity sites located In the Downtown Specific Plan area, that have the greatest feasibility for new higher -density residential development by the private sector. Multi -family residential development on these sites will be required to meet the standards and design guidelines outlined for each area in the zoning code and the Downtown Specific Plan, the subdivision ordinance and the building code. In light of this analysis, no land use or zoning designation changes are necessary at any location to accommodate the community's share of regional housing need, and no such land use or zoning designation changes are proposed as pad of the Housing Element's programs. As described above, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not conflict with any General Plan or zoning designations, not conflict with existing land uses in the vicinity, nor disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community. Ail future development will be required to comply with all applicable City environmental plans or policies as required through compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, and subject to the site plan review process. No agricultural resources or operations will be impacted since the sites Identified in the Housing Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element potendelly Less Than Potentially significant unless sign111eent slgniicant Mitigation Impact No Impact Impact lacorporalad Element are located in residential or specific plan zones, and no agricultural lands remain in the City. In summary, adoption of the draft Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not conflict with or have a negative impact on planned land uses in the community. B. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: 1. Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population ® f —/( projections? IJ 2. Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or ® ❑ LJ1-7I�f Indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undoveloped area or 1 extension of major infrastructure)? 3. Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? ❑ [0 Q IS 1-3) The Housing Element is one of the six elements of the City's General Plan and must be updated pursuant to California Government Code Section 65500 for the 2006.2014 planning period. The Housing Element is a policy document that Identifies and assesses projected housing needs, as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process. The City's residenllal growth needs allocation per the RHNA for this planning period is 907 now residential units. As described in the Housing Element, the City's residential sites Inventory provides a realistic capacity for development of 1,236 new units, and no land use or zoning designation changes are necessary to accommodate the community's share of regional housing need. Thus residential development pursuant to the programs of the Housing Element will be in line with regional and local population projections. Moreover, the sites on the inventory are located within an urbanized area and are surrounded by existing development, As shown in Technical Appendix D, Attachment A of the Housing Element, the majority of sites Identified to meet the RHNA are currently underdeveloped 8-2 and R•3 zoned properties. Therefore, adoption of the draft Housing Element and implementation of its programs and policies will not induce substantial growth in any area of the City that Is not already planned and zoned to accommodate such growth. The Housing Element also includes policies and programs to help conserve and improve housing within the community, including affordable housing. (See Program Category k3 In Section 2 of the Housing Program, with associated goals, policies, and objectives) While it is possible that some existing housing on underutilized sites In the R-2 and R-3 zones may be displaced by new higher density multi -family development, the net supply of housing available to all income levels in the community would be augmented, especially for affordable housing. Any displacement of existing housing through this process of development would be less than significant. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact with respect to population growth or permanent displacement of housing in the community. Draft Initial Sludy/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2000-2014 Housing Element Potentlaily Lessylian Potentially Significant Unless slgnxlcant signilloenl Mitigation [minter No Impact Impact incorporated C. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential Impacts involving: 1. Fault rupture? ❑ ❑ Q ❑ 2. Seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ 3, Seismic ground failure, Including liquefaction?. ❑ ❑ Z El 4, Seismic, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? ® ❑ ❑ 5. ,j Landslides ormudgows? ❑ LJ LlLr 0 II 6, Erosion changes in topography or unstable 'soil conditions excavation, grading, or fill? Ll LJ Lafrom T Subsidence of the land? ❑ ❑ ❑ Q 8. Expansive soils? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 9. Unique geologic or physical features? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 (C 1.9) Like most of Southern California, there is the possibility of strong ground motion In Temple City from earthquakes. A Seismic Hazards Zone has been designated by the California Department of Conservation In the southern portion of the city, indicating a risk for liquefaction and requiring special mitigation measures as defined in Public Resources Code, Section 2693 (c), Detailed geologic investigations are required prior to development within a Seismic Hazards Zone, and any such development most be designed to miligate such risks, The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, all of 1 which include requirements intended to mitigate the effects of seismic ground shaking and other effects. Required compliance in particular with the seismic safety construction requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 24, Part 2, (California Building Code) will substantially reduce the risks of adverse impacts to human life safety and to property loss from seismic ground -shaking. Due to the City's inland location, the City is not susceptible to tsunamis, not are there any known volcanic hazards in the vicinity. The topography of the community Is relatively flat, and this area is not prone to erosion, landslides or mudllows, Any potential impacts related to geologic hazards, including the potential for liquefaction, erosion, subsidence or expansive soils, will be analyzed In conjunction with the approval of a particular project. Any necessary project site-specific mitigation measures will be identified at that time. In addition, Program Category 114 in Section 2 of the Housing Element (page 2.31) calls for the continued implementation of the City's Home Improvement Deferred Loan Program for low-, very low-, and extremely low-income owner -occupied households. The program provides loans of up to $25,066 to perform major rehabilitation, including seismic retrofitting. Moreover, the Oily has Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008.20f4 Housing Element N patannally We Than Potentially gigniamnl Unless significant significant Niigahon Impact No Impact Impact sorporated several programs in place to handle seismic emergencies, including an Emergency Operations Plan and a Hazard Mitigation Plan that is currently being reviewed by CaIEMA and FEMA In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not expose people in the community to significant unmitigated risk related to seismic activity or geologic hazards. D. WATER. Would the proposal result in: 1. Changes in absorption rales, drainage patterns, or rate and 7f amount of surface runoff? ® ® 0 Ll 2. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such (� as flooding? ® 0 3. Discharge Into surface waters or other alteration of surface ❑ ® ❑ RI water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or tJ turbidity)? 4. Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? ❑ U ® 0 5. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water ® ® u movements? ll 6, Changes in The quantity of ground waters, either through ® ® ® ice( direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an Lf aquifer by cuts or excavations, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharges capability? 7. Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ® ❑ ❑ 0 B. Impacts to groundwater quality? 9. Substantial reduction In the amount of groundwater otherwise � f� available for public water supplies? ❑ L) U (D 1.9) As shown in Figure D•1 of the housing Element, the largest sites Identified in the residential sites inventory are currently occupied by commercial uses located in the downtown specific plan area that are at present largely covered by impervious surfaces. A conversion of these sites to include residential uses could potentially result in a reduction in surface water runoff and an Increase in absorption rales. Inversely, some underutilized R2 and R•3 zoned sites (Figure D-2) could see an Increase In j surface water runoff and a decrease in absorption rates, as a result of more intense development. in total, the development described in the Housing Element is not anticipated to significantly Increase the amount of storm water runoff on these sites subject to compliance with all applicable regulations. t The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downlown Specific Plan area, and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, all of which Include requirements Intended to mitigate the impacts of increased demand for water usage and the potentially negative Draft initial Study l Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 200B 2014 Housing Element 8 Potentially Lees Than lly Significant Significant Unless signllicont Impact Milli impact No Impact mpIncorporated effects of uncontrolled surface runoff, flooding, or other adverse impacts to water resources, Including groundwater quality, Any potential impacts related to water resources, including Increased use of groundwater and impacts to groundwater quality, will be analyzed in conjunction with the approval of a particular project. A grading plan and a drainage plan must be approved for any development site prior to issuance of any building permit. In addition a "Water Availability Letter" is required tram the water district or company that would be supplying potable water to the development. Any needed mitigation measures will be identified through the subdivision and or building permit issuance process, including compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements and the Cily's storm water management guidelines. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact on water resources or increase exposure of people In the community to water related hazards. E. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: 1. Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or ® L3 J R1 projected air quality violation? 2. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? 1 7f Ll F1 3. After air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any ® LJ Llchanges In climate? 4. Create objectionable odors? U J n( (E 1.4) The City of Temple City Is located within the South Coast Air Basin and is part of the Southern California Air Quality Management District's Regional Air Quality Management Plan. Mixed-use development Is one of the strategies identified In the Housing Element to meet the City's residential growth needs (see Program Category 111 in Section '2- Housing Program). This type of development is seen as a potential way to reduce air pollution, as it places people near jobs, retail and other services and promotes the use of alternative transportation and pedestrian linkages. The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area, and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes, All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, as well as any applicable requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, including the mitigation of potential air quality Impacts during any construction activity. New residential development, per se, would not be expected to violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation, nor alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any changes In climate. Accommodation of regional housing demand would entail new,residenlial development at locations adjacent to major highways and arterial streets, as is Indicated on the residential sites inventory which includes sites adjacent to Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive. Residential development at these locations has the potential to expose sensitive receptors (e.g., housing of children, the elderly and the Infirm) to increased levels of air pollution associated with toxic emissions from vehicular traffic on heavily travelled streets. There Is evidence that potentially significant hazards to sensitive receptors may exist in proximity to 9 freeways, major highways, arterial streets, and railroads. (See discussion in SCAQMD Finaf2012 Air Quality Management Plan, I Chapter 9: "Near Roadway Exposures and Ullra Fine Particles".) Implementation of the proposed Housing Element programs would entail amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and to the Draft initial Study/Mitjgafed Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element Potentially Less Than Potentially Significant unless Sleniilcoal Sigmglcanl Mlligallon Impact No Impact Impact Incorporated R-3 Zone, respectively, to Increase the maximum permissible density for multi -family residential development to 30 dwelling units per acre In the Downtown Specific Plan and on R-3 zoned sites not adjacent to R-1 zoned sites, and to eliminate the current conditional use permit discretionary review process for such higher density development at these locations. Implemen€ation of these programs would allow such development at some locations along Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive without discretionary review and wlthoul any associated environmental assessment of air quality Issues pursuant to CEQA of each individual project. However, the potential for a significant impact from air pollution to sensitive receptors can be mitigated by including a provision in the Implementing code amendments to the effect that any such residential development in the vldrifty of an arterial street or railroad shall provide enhanced filtration in the building's heating, ventilation and air cooling ("HVAC") system, among other possible on-site mitigation measures: • Mitigation Measure AQ -1: The zoning code amendments implementing Housing Element programs shall include provisions to the effect that any new residential development within 500 feet of an arterial street or railroad shall provide enhanced fillration in the building's healing, ventilation and air cooling ('HVAC") system equivalent to a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 14 or greater, and shall consider other air quality impact mitigating measures (e.g., setbacks, landscaping buffers, etc.) as determined to be feasible and warranted, all subject to further study in conjunction with consideration of such code amendments. Other steps the City has taken to address air quality environmental issues include: (1) adoption and ongoing implementation of a Bikeway Master Plan; (2) ongoing construction of the Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancements and Beautification Project, which includes the transformation of a major highway into a multimodal thoroughfare that will Include public transit components and a protected, dedicated bikeway; and, (3) adoption and ongoing Implementation of an Energy Action Plan (EAP) that includes a greenhouse gas Inventory, energy profile, and energy efficiency action plan. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its programs and policies wID not have a significant negative impact on air resources, subject to implementation of measures to mitigate the potentially significant exposure of sensitive receptors In proposed residential development in the vicinity of arterial streets In the community, F. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: 1. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ® ®( indirectly, that may have a significant Impact on the LI Ll environment? 2. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of LJ LJ Ll 21 greenhouse gases? (F 1.2) The Housing Element includes Identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes, All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes. Vehicles operated by residents of such residential development will produce greenhouse gas emissions, but the marginal impact of these emissions on regional levels of greenhouse gasses will be less than significant, Moreover, the City of Temple City Is taking efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the most prominent effort being the greenhouse gas inventory [hat was included in the recently adopted Energy Action Plan (EAP)- The plan Includes an energy efficiency strategy and an implementation plan including actions that the City can take to reduce energy consumption and, with if, Draft Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element 10 Potentially Less Then Potentally elgnillcantunless significant eignlgeenf Mitigation Impact No Impact Impact Incorporated greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2006, the City has implemented a number of energy-saving measures that have reduced the Ctly's greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006 (baseline year), Temple City emitted approximately 186,320 MTC0ae of greenhouse gases. By 2010, emissions had dropped to 178,420 MTCO2e, representing a 4% reduction. . In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a significant negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions, nor will 11 conflict with any plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases in the community. (G 1.7) The City's transportation system is addressed in the General Plan Mobility Element, Temple City Is a built out community with an established roadway system. Local streets comprise the majority of the residential street network In Temple City, in contrast to major and secondary arterial streets. Current transit services include Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Metro Bus access to the nearby Metro Gold Line Sierra Madre Station and to the EI Monte Metrolink Station, adjacent to Temple city. The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, ail of which will provide for compliance with standards requiring adequate off- street parking supply, safe design of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to and from the site and with respect to interior circulation, provision of bicycle racks and compliance for improvements to the public right of way related to transportation such as street and sidewalk improvements where applicable. Implementation of the proposed Housing Element programs would entail amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and to the R-3 Zone, respectively, to Increase the maximum permissible density for Draft Initial Study/Mifigated Negative Declaration GIy of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Etement 1/ G. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: 1. Increased vehicle trips ortraffic congestion? L) ® R1 Ll 2, Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or Ll ❑ Udangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? 3. Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? ❑ LJ ® 0 4. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ❑ © ® 10 S. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? EJ Ll LJ [a L� 6, Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternate transportation ❑.1 ® ® (e.g, bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? 7. I Alterations to rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ® ® ® 171 Lt (G 1.7) The City's transportation system is addressed in the General Plan Mobility Element, Temple City Is a built out community with an established roadway system. Local streets comprise the majority of the residential street network In Temple City, in contrast to major and secondary arterial streets. Current transit services include Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Metro Bus access to the nearby Metro Gold Line Sierra Madre Station and to the EI Monte Metrolink Station, adjacent to Temple city. The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, ail of which will provide for compliance with standards requiring adequate off- street parking supply, safe design of vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to and from the site and with respect to interior circulation, provision of bicycle racks and compliance for improvements to the public right of way related to transportation such as street and sidewalk improvements where applicable. Implementation of the proposed Housing Element programs would entail amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan and to the R-3 Zone, respectively, to Increase the maximum permissible density for Draft Initial Study/Mifigated Negative Declaration GIy of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Etement 1/ potentially Leas Than potentially Significant Unless Significant significant Mlligmlon Impact No Impact Impact Inwrpatated multi -family residential development to 30 dwelling units par acre in the Downtown Specific Plan and on R•3 zoned sites not adjacent to R-1 zoned sites, and to eliminate the current conditional use permit discretionary review process for such higher density development at these localions. While new residential development pursuant to implementation of this program may entail some increase to vehicle trips on local streets, such Increases will be marginal with respect to total tragic volumes in the community, and any such projeot-related impact will be at least partially offset by a required tragic Impact fee, the Congestion Management Program Pee, which Is proportional to the number of dwelling units proposed, and which must be paid prlor to issuance of building permits. Thus any increase In vehicle trips from development pursuant to implementation of these Housing Element programs is not expected to have a significant impact on traffic circulation in the community. A Traffic Gaining Management Plan was recently adopted that will improve pedestrian safety throughout the City. Also, the Bicycle Master Plan and Rosemead Blvd. Safety Enhancements and Beautification Project will promote alternative transit modes and improve pedestrian safety to encourage walkabilly. Therefore, adoption of the Housing Element will not conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation or result in alterations to rail, waterborne or air traffic. Any potential Impacts related to transportation, including Increased vehicle trips, hazards from design features, inadequate emergency access, Insufficient parking, or hazards or barriers to pedestrians and bicyclists will be analyzed in conjunction with the approval of a particular project. Any needed mitigation measures or conditions of approval will be identified at that lime, including compliance with the policies and programs described above. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact on mobility within the community. H. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: 1. Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats 0 Ll Ll 0 (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)? 2. Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? ® ❑ ® Ll 3. Locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak forest, rj L1 r 7 Ll ® �/( Lw t ti coastal habitats, etc.)? i 4. Welland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal pooll? ® LJ ® 0 t H. Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ® ❑ L3 10 (H 1•5) The City of Temple City is urbanized and plant life is limited to nomnafive, introduced, and ornamental species that are used for landscaping. The future residential development discussed In the Housing Element would occur on existing vacant bis and underutilized sites with existing development. No land use or zoning designation changes are included as pad of the Housing Element. The City does not have any locally designated natural communities, welland habitats or migration corridors. Due to this urban environment, adoption of the Housing Efement and Implementations of Its policies and programs would not have a negative impact on biological resources. Draft Initial Study) Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2000.2014 Housing Element 12 I I. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: 1. Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 2. Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and Inefficient manner? I S. Result in loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? nilica Potentially U837hon Potentially can sig4111mnt Unless significant srgt Mitigation Impact No hips.] Impact Incorporated (1.13) As described above In Section E, Air Quality, the City has efforts underway to promote energy conservation. Program 6 (Section 2) of the Housing Element describes the Energy Efficiency Plan which the City adopted in early 2013. The Housing Element includes Identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments wilhin existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, which will provide for compliance with standards requiring energy efficiency. Required compliance in particular with the requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 24, Part 6, (California Energy Code) will provide for energy conservation in the design and construction of all new development. None of the sites Identified in the Housing Efemenfs residential sites Inventory (Appendix D) are known to contain mineral resources that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the state, In summary, adoplion of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact on energy and mineral resources, J. HAZARDS. Would the proposal Involve: 1. A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous Ll ® ■ ■ substances (Including, but limited to: oil, pesticides, M (1.13) As described above In Section E, Air Quality, the City has efforts underway to promote energy conservation. Program 6 (Section 2) of the Housing Element describes the Energy Efficiency Plan which the City adopted in early 2013. The Housing Element includes Identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments wilhin existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, which will provide for compliance with standards requiring energy efficiency. Required compliance in particular with the requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 24, Part 6, (California Energy Code) will provide for energy conservation in the design and construction of all new development. None of the sites Identified in the Housing Efemenfs residential sites Inventory (Appendix D) are known to contain mineral resources that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the state, In summary, adoplion of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact on energy and mineral resources, J. HAZARDS. Would the proposal Involve: 1. A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous Ll ® C7( Ll substances (Including, but limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals, or radiatlon)7 2. Possible interference wilh an emergency response plan or ® ® ® LJ emergency evacuation plan? 3, The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? ® f J LJ 10 4. Exposure of peopfe to existing sources of potential health LJ L3 hazards? 5. Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or ® ® ® 1-7( IJ trees? 13 Draft Iniflat Study /Miligated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element Potentially Less Than Potenasllr SIgnIlltont unless signnteant Impact Sit Mlllgallan Impact No Impact mFoIncorporated (d 1•5) The Housing Element Includes policies and programs to accommodate all new housing developments within existing built-up residential and commercial areas of the City. As a result, many older structures may be demolished to accommodate the new development. Given the age of existing structures in Temple City, the potential exists for asbestos and lead to be released as part of demolition and construction. However, compliance with federal, state, City and South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations applicable to the capture, containment and disposal of such hazardous materials is expected to preclude any significant adverse Impact, The City requires evidence that all such regulations will be adhered to prior to Issuance of any demolition permit. New residential uses may also Increase the amount of household hazardous waste generated in the City. The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department, Environmental Programs Division currently has a household hazardous waste disposal program (see website at: fj)to:l/dow.lacountv.eov/e d/clea la that is available to Temple City residents. Many policies and programs In the Housing Element address potential hazards, Including public health hazards. Policy 2 (b) of Program Category #4 in Section 2 of the Housing Element (page 2-31) calls for the continued implementation of the City's Housing Code Enforcement Program which Involves the enforcement of all municipal codes and ordinances, various slate and local laws and health and safety regulations as they relate to housing conditions and other activity wllhin the community. The same policy also calls for the continued Implementation of the City's Home Improvement Deferred Loan Program which offers assistance to low -Income homeowners to make repairs to their properties. In addition, any demolition of buildings with asbestos must comply with existing federal, state and local regulations, including those of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The sites identified In the Housing Element's residential sites Inventory are located in an urbanized area and, therefore, are not susceptible to an increased lire hazard due to flammable brush, grass or trees. i The Housing Element includes Identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, I including the site plan review approval process, which will provide for compliance with standards protecting human life safety and prevention of hazardous conditions. Required compliance In particular with the requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 24, Part 9, (California Fire Code) will provide safeguards to protect life safely and property from the hazards of fire and explosion as well as from dangerous conditions arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous material and devices. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a significant negative Impact on the potential for hazards in the community. K. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: 1. Increases in existing nolse levels? 2. Exposure of people to severe nolse levels? (K 1&2) The Housing Element addresses the City's residential growth needs (RHNA) for this 20062014 housing cycle, as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as 967 new residential units, The residential sites Inventory, described in Technical Appendix D of the Housing Element, estimates the City's additional dwelling unit capacity, Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008.2014 Housing Element 14 PolentlW Lou 01110Than Potnnlefint elealilcnntanleea SlImpcant SigniNcant Mittgntion Impact No Impact Impact Incorpmnlod based on existing zoning and land use, and subsequent to planned modifications of the zoning code development standards for multi -family residential development, at 1,230 units (refer to Figure D-2 and Table D3). The addition of these units has the potential to increase noise as a result of construction (temporary Increase), additional traffic and other typical urban activities. As described In the Housing Element, many of the sites Identified in the residential sites inventory are located adjacent to streets with existing commercial and residential activities, possibly exposing residents to heightened noise levels. The Housing Element Includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes, All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and bullding codes, 4 including the site plan review approval process, which will provide for compliance with standards to minimize the exposure of j people to severe noise levels. Required compliance by mufti -family residential development in particular with the requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 24, Part 6 (California Energy Code, Noise Insulation Standards), which establishes a maximum interior noise level of 45 dBA CNEL, with windows closed, due to exterior noise sources will reduce the potential a for exposure to severe noise levels for extended periods to a less than significant level. With respect to exterior noise sources, the City's zoning code noise standards (noise ordinance) provides noise guidelines and standards for significant noise generators. This Includes construction noise and both exterior and interior operational noise ' standards for residential uses. The allowable A -weighted decibel scale (dl limit for creating noise in residential zones between 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM is an exterior limit of 55 dBA (Temple City Zoning Code Section 9261). In this regard, the City conducts an active code enforcement program which Includes enforcement of the noise ordinance. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not significantly Increase noise levels in the community or expose people to excessive noise levels. L. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result In a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: 1. Fire protection? ® ® LJ 0 .i LJ 2. Police prolectioa7 ® i-7( j 3. Schools? t®f I❑A ❑ L�J i 4. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ® ® 0 IJ 5. Other governmental organizations? L3 Ll LJ Wd Y r (i. 1-5) Fire protection in the City of Temple City is provided through a contract with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Police protection Is provided through a contract with the Los Angeles County ShorifPs Department, which operates the Temple City Station in Temple City, Maintenance of roads is provided through a contract with the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, as well as through contracts with private firms. Public education at the primary and secondary levels is provided to Temple City residents by three school districts: most of the community's area Is served by the Temple City Unified School District, although a significant portion of the resident students attend schools in the Arcadia Unified School District and some Draft initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2000-2014 Housing Element 15 polenitelly Less Than polenlleily Sign,IIcaM "m Significant stgnilroent Mitigation Impact Nolmpeat Impact Incarporated attend school within the EI Monte City School District. The CiVs residential growth needs (RFINA) for the 2008-2014 planning period is 987 new residential units. As described In the Housing Element, the City's residential sites inventory provides a realistic capacity for development of 1,238 new units. Those sites are located within an urbanized area and are surrounded by existing development, and development of these sites would not significantly impact the service capabilities of affected public service providers based on overall capacities that have been planned for under existing land use and zoning designations. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, including the site plan review approval process, which will provide for compliance with standards to protect human life safety in general and to facilitate fire and police protection in particular. All such proposed projects will he reviewed by applicable departments and agencies prior to Issuance of building permits. Also, evidence of payment of applicable development Impact millgation fees to the school district in which a development is located is required prior to the issuance of any building permit. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact on the provision of public services in the community. M. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: 1. Power or natural gas? 2. Communications systems? 3. Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? 5. Sewer or septic tanks? 5. Storm water drainage? 6. Solid waste disposal? 7. Local or regional water supplies? (M 1-7) As a completely urbanized community, the City of Temple City already has in place all of the necessary infrastructure to support future development. All land designated for residential use is served by sewer and water lines, solid waste disposal, storm drains, telephone, electrical, and gas lines. Water service to the City is provided by the three main providers that are not governed by the City of Temple City. About 25% to 33% of the City's water supply comes from the California American Water Company; another 33% Is provided by the Draft initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element 16 Potentially Leas7han potentially Significant Unless Significant Impact ct M1nugallon Impact No Impact mpaIncorporated Sunnyslope Water Company; and the remaining 33% to 42% comes from the East Pasadena Water Company. Sewer lines in the City are maintained by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works and Sanitation District, The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Pian area and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes, All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, all of which will provide for compliance with standards requiring adequate utility service. These requirements include documentation of adequate water supply for a residential development project through submittal of a "Water Availability Letter" prior to issuance of building permits, Nonetheless, as an older community, much of the City's utility inhastructure Is aging and will require improvements or replacement over time. In order to mitigate this cumulative impact over time, the City requires all new multi -family projects to pay a Sewer Reconstruction Fee for prior to issuance of building permits. The fee is necessary so that the City can fund projects to address any deficiencies in the City's sewer system. In summary, adaption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative Impact on utilities and service systems in the community. N. NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (STORMWATER). Would the proposal result in: 1, Storm water system discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage delivery or loading docks or other work areas? �( 2. A signilicantly environmental harmful increase in the [low or volume ® ® IJ of storm water runoff? EJ 3. A significantly environmental harmful increase in erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? LJ Ll U 4. Storm water discharges that would signllicanllyimpair the ® ® ® f Ir 1 �( beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.)? 5. Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems and water ® ® f-7( bodies? Z (N 1.5) As discussed above in Section D, "Water", the largest sites identified in the Housing Element's residential sites inventory are currently occupied by commercial uses located in the downtown specific plan area, and are largely covered by impervious surfaces. A conversion of these sites to include residential uses could potentially result In a reduction in surface water runoff and an increase in absorption rates, Inversely, some underutilized R-2 and R-3 zoned sites could see an increase in surface water runoff and a decrease in absorption rates, as a result of more intense development. In total, the development described in the Housing Element is not anticipated to significantly increase the amount of storm water runoff on these sites subject to compliance with all applicable regulations. Droll initial Study/Mfllgated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element 17 Potentially Leen Than Potentially significant Unieaa Significant significam Mitigation fmpoel Nolmpeol invent Incorporalad The Housing Element includes identified sites and policies to accommodate regional housing demand for new housing developments within existing residential zones and the Downtown Specific Plan area, and does not call for land use or zoning designation changes. All such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, all of which include requirements intended to mitigate the potentially negative effects of uncontrolled surface runoff. Any potential impacts related to water, including increased use of groundwater and impacts to groundwater quality, will be analyzed in conjunction with the approval of a particular project, A grading plan and a drainage plan must be approved (or any development site prior to issuance of any building permit. Any needed mitigation measures will be identified through the subdivision and or building permit issuance process, including compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements and the CNy's storm water management guidelines. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of Its policies and programs will not have a negative impact With respect to storm water runoff in the community. 0. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: 1. Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? El ® ❑ n( 2. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? ❑ ❑ ❑ Q 3. Create light or glare? i-1 L) Ll n( (0 1.3) Temple City is a built -out community and the sites Identified In the Housing Elemenrs residentiat sites Inventory are surrounded by existing uses. The Housing Element Includes identified sites and policies to accommodate all new housing developments wiltim existing residential and commercial areas of the community. Several policies and objectives in the Housing Element address maintaining or improving the quality and character of residential uses and revitalizing neighborhoods (see Program Category 04, Suction 2, Housing Plan). All new residential development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, which will provide for compliance with design standards and guidelines contained in the zoning code for residential development and In the Downtown Speolfic Plan for all development. These design standards and guidelines, intended to create unified themes, include requirements for building mass, architectural styles, facade treatments, and lighting (Including avoidance of glare). There are no scenic highways in this urbanized area, but compliance with the zoning code standards governing building height and mass will avoid undue blockage of scenic views of the San Gabriel Mountain Mountains from the community. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of Its policies and programs will not have a negative Impact on aesthetics In the community. Draft Initial Study/MlligaledNegative Declaratfar Oily of Temple Oily 2008-2014 Housing Element 18 Potentially Lm Then Polonnally Slanllloanl 11111499 sianekanl sleallloant Mhleallon Impact No lmpaet lmpael Inco,poraled P. Cultural Resources. Would the proposal: 1. Disturb paleontological resources? ❑ ❑ ❑ fes( 2. Disturb archaeological resources? ® ® ® 0 3, Affect historical resources? 0 ❑ ® Z 4. Have the potential to cause a physical change, which would affect J Ll Ll 0 unique ethnic cultural values? S. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential Impact Ll ® ® n( areas? 4J (P 1.5) Temple Oily was founded in 1923, as an unincorporated lownsite in Los Angeles County, As such, many of the City's structures date back to the early 2011, Century and are significant historical and cultural resources for the community. in an effort to sustain the community's historic character, the city conducted a comprehensive survey of the community to identify and document existing historic and cultural resources. This survey was recently completed and is posted on the city's website. it includes a narrative of the community's history and a discussion of the survey results—Including information on each of the 90 properties identified as having significant historic value, and on a potential "conservation area" comprising the original 1923 town site. The report also includes recommendations for possible future actions by the city to preserve these historic and cultural resources, which contribute Individually and cumulatively to the community's character, In 2012, the city council directed staff to prepare measures to implement a historic preservation program, such as a draft historic preservation ordinance, for consideration by the planning commission and city council. In the meantime, the proposed demolition of any structure identified by the survey as having significant historical value will be subject to an environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Sec. 21084.1) requirement to fully assess the impact of such demolition on the community's historical and cultural resources. There are no known paleontological or anthropological resources within the community; however, all now residential development will be subject to compliance with applicable federal and state laws and protocols for protecting any paleontological or anthropological resources that may be discovered during site preparation, grading, excavation and other construction activities. In summary, adoption of The Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will nor have a negative impact on cultural resources In the community. Q. Recreation. Would the proposal: 0. Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? 19 Draft Initial Studyl Mitigated Negative Declaration City of Temple City 2008-2014 Housing Element I potentially Leas Then potentially sianineent Unless slgnlllcant signilleant 101119allon Impact Nolmpoot Impact Incorporated 7. Affect existing recreational opportunities? U ❑ 0 (Q 1&2) The City of Temple City Department of Parks and Recreation maintains two City parks totaling 19 acres, providing a blend of sports and general recreation oppodunities to the public. The City's residential growth needs per the RHNA for the 2006-2014 planning period Is 987 new residential units, As described in the Housing Element, the residential sites Inventory provides a realistic capacity for development of 1,236 new units. These sites are located within an urbanized area and are surrounded by existing development, and development of these sites would not significantly increase the demand for parks or recreational facilities in light of overall capacities that have been planned for under existing land use and zoning designations. Moreover, current utilization and future demand for parks and recreational facilities will be assessed through a citywide Parks Master Plan formulation process that is currently underway. All new residential development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, including payment of an Impact mitigation fee, the Park Acquisition Fee, which Is proportionate to the number of dwelling units proposed, and which must be paid prior to the issuance of any building permit. In summary, adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not have a negative impact on parks and recreation facilities in the community. R. Mandatory Findings of Significance. 1. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the Ll ® F1�( tJ environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history? 2. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? 3. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but L3 L3 LJ 0 cumulatively considerable? ('Cumulatively considerable" means that the Incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of probable future projects? 4. Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause. ® r-71 Ll ❑ substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or Indirectly? (R 1.4) As described throughout this document, the Housing Element Is one of the six elements of Temple City's General Plan Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Cfty of Temple CO2008-2014 Housing Element 20 Polanllally Leas Than Poleatcalnt significant Unless significant Impact SlMiltganon Impact No Impact mpect Incorporated and must be updated pursuant to California Government Code Section 65588 for the 2006.2014 planning period. The Housing Element identifies and assesses projected housing needs for all economic sectors of the community and provides an Inventory of constraints and resources relevant to meeting these needs. The City's residential growth needs allocation for the 2006-2014 planning period, as determined by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) planning process is for 987 new residential units. As described in the Housing Element, the City's residential sites inventory provides a realistic capacity for development of 1,238 new units wllhout any need to change any General Plan or zoning designations, but subject to amendments to both the Downtown Specific Plan and to the R-3 Zone to increase the maximum permissible density formulti- family residential development to 30 dwelling units per acre in the Downtown Specllic Plan and on N-3 zoned sites not adjacent to R-1 zoned properlles, and to eliminate the current conditional use permit discretionary review process for such higher density development at these locations. Although implementation of this program would allow such development without discretionary review and without any associated environmental assessment pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for each individual project, all such development will be subject to compliance with the zoning, subdivision and building codes, Including the site plan review approval process, The potential for significant environmental effects of such development will be evaluated and mitigated through the plans review process subject to these regulations. Required compliance in particular with the requirements of the California Administrative Code Title 24, Pads 1- 12, including the California Building Code, Fire Code, Energy Code and Green Building Standards Code, will provide for such new residential development to occur in a manner that protects human heallh and safely as well as promotes efficient use of energy resources. In light of the foregoing analysis, It may be concluded that adoption of the Housing Element and implementation of its policies and programs will not degrade the quality of the environment, cause a disadvantage to long-term environmental goals, result in cumulatively considerable Impacts or cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, subject to implementation of mitigation measure AQ -1, as discussed above in Section E, "Air Quality". REPORT PREPARATION PERSONNEL: Andrew J. Coyne, City of Temple City Paul A. Deibel, AICP, City of Temple City LEAD AGENCY: City of Temple City Community Development Department 9701 Las Tunas Drive d Temple City, CA 91780 (626) 285.2171 Paul Deibel, AICP, Project Manager Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Cily of Temple City 2808.2014 Housing Element 21 BIBLIOGRAPHY All documents referenced documents in the evaluation are available for review at the City of Temple City, Community Development Department, 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, CA 91780. The office hours are Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. City of Temple City General Plan. 1987. City of Temple CIIy2008.2014 Housing Element Public Hearings Draft, 2013. (See prior draft at City of Tempts City website at htto.//www.lemnleckv.us/housino/HousinaElementUadate.aso ) City of Temple City Downtown Specific Plan, December 2002. 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