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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5962 RESOLUTION NO. 5962 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CASH CONTRACT NO. 603 (4 -LEVEL DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1_ The City Council of the City of Downey does hereby v find, determine and declare as follows: A. An Initial Study of Environmental Impacts and a Negative Declaration have been prepared for Cash Contract No. 603 [4 -Level Downtown Parking Structure (hereinafter referred to as the "Project")] in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the state CEQA Guidelines and the City of Downey's Procedures For Implementing CEQA; B. The City of Downey independently prepared the Initial Study of Environmental Impacts and the proposed draft Negative Declaration �-, and they reflect the independent judgement of the City of Downey; C. The Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration were made available for public review during a 20 -day public review period from May 8, 1996 to May 27, 1996 . D. A public meeting was held by the City Council of the City of Downey on June 11, 1996, at which time evidence was heard on the Initial Study of Environmental Impacts and the proposed draft Negative Declaration; E. The City Council of the City of Downey fully reviewed and carefully considered the Initial Study of Environmental Impact and the draft Negative Declaration, together with any comments received during the public review period and at the meeting; and F. Based upon the Initial Study and any comments received in the public review process, there is no evidence that the Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 1 Resolution No. 5962 Page 2 s SECTION 2_ The Negative Declaration for the Project, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference is incorporated herein, is hereby approved. The Director of Community Development is hereby directed to file the Negative Declaration with the County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of June, 1996. 2 " kirsa._ r Gary P. Mc aughan M.D , Ma or ATTEST: . \\., J ,, 17 L, .. . , ',cut- ..,_ i Judith E. McDonnell, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof, held on the . 11 th day of June , 1996, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lawrence, McCaughan, Riley, Brazelton NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Boggs --- f _ \ ,--- ,‘ ',�, / Ju , dith E. McDonnell, City Clerk 2 Resolution No. 5962 EXHIBIT A CITY OF DOWNEY INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS This serves as the City of Downey's Notice of Intention to adopt the following Negative Declaration for Cash Contract No. 603 /Downtown Parking Structure, also known as the Project. The City Planning Division will receive comments on this document from May 8, 1996 through May 27, 1996. The City Council and Community Development Commission are scheduled to hold joint public hearings to consider the Project on May 28, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Downey City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey. I. BACKGROUND 1. Proponent's Name, City of Downey Address, Phone #: 11111 Brookshire Ave. Downey, CA 90241 (310) 904 -7152 2. Date of Checklist: April 5, 1996 3. Name of Proposal Cash Contract No. 603 /Downtown Parking Structure 4. Location: The Southerly Portion of the 11000 block of La Reina Avenue, bounded by La Reins Avenue, New and Second Streets in the City of Downey, Los Angeles County. V /AglIW __I I I L_ N.?. NORTH ThiTd Street rn i 43-1°44 ke 444 0 * / > . 04, kt,. es 6.9 i �u 3 1 % si 1 Z1 Second Street — f L OCATION WITHIN DOWNEY N oah DOWNTOWN LOCATION 1 • Reso. No. 5962 INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL JIVIPACTS FOR CASH CONTRACT NO. 603/DOWNTOWN YARKING STRUCTURE I. INTRODUCTION A. Background This Initial Study of Environmental Impacts evaluates the anticipated environmental consequences of constructing a 4 -level parking structure, instead of the previously- approved 2 -level structure. The proposed 4 -level structure is officially known as Cash Contract No. 603 /Downtown Parking Structure for the City of Downey; it is also referred to as the Project throughout this environmen- tal document. By adding another 2 levels to the previously - approved 2 -level structure, the number of parking spaces will increase from 212 to 403 spaces, an increase of 191 spaces. The originally- approved 2 -level structure is part of the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the Downtown Multiplex Theatre & Restaurant, also known as the Krikorian DDA. The City Council and Community Development Commission (Commission) of the City of Downey approved the DDA on September 12, 1995. It's an agreement between the Commission and Krikorian Premiere Theaters, Inc. , also known as the developer. The DDA originally permitted the development of three project components: A 9- screen multiplex theater, a 6,500 sq ft restaurant and the previously- mentioned 2 -level parking structure. Then on April 23, 1996, the Commission amended the development agreement. The amendment entailed replacing the 6,500 sq ft restaurant with a 10th screen and a 1,300 sq ft cafe. Accordin g to the provisions of the amended DDA, the developer will build the multiplex theater and cafe on the northern portion of the project site, about 1.04 acres, while the City of Downey will construct the parking structure on the southern part. Together, the two parcels that make up the site are bounded by La Reina Avenue and 3rd Street on the west and north, respectively and New Street on the east and 2nd Street on the south. That portion of the site slated for the parking structure contains .74 acres. To address the potential environmental impacts of developing and operating the DDA's 3 components, a mitigated negative declaration was adopted on September P g 12, 1995 along with the DDA. This Initial Study is organized into three sections. Section I briefly describes the proposed Project, identifies its intended location and describes the improvements occupying neighboring properties. It also outlines the environmental review process staff conducted in evaluating the Project, pursuant to the procedures prescribed in the California Environmental Quality Act. Section II includes both the completed Environmental Checklist and the analysis for the checklist items marked "Yes" , "Maybe" and "No". The Initial Study was prepared in accordance with Section 15063 of the Guidelines of the Califor- nia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It's a preliminary analysis prepared by the City of Downey, also known as the Lead Agency, to determine whether a negative declaration or an environmental impact report (EIR) is necessary to assess the potential environmental conse- quences of developing and operating the proposed Project. The purpose of the Initial Study is to inform Downey's decision- makers, City staff, other public agencies and interested members of the P ublic of the potential environmental impacts associated with constructing a 4 -level parking structure. 2 Reso. No. 5962 In accordance with the procedures rescribed in CEQA's Guidelines, City completing Q ty Staff after completing the Initial Study, makes the determination whether the Project will or will not create any si nifi- Y g cant adverse environmental effects. If staff concludes Project implementation will produce impacts that are considered less than significant or that can be reduced to less than significant ficant levels by implementing agreed -upon mitigation measures, staff prepares a mitigated negative if g g declaration. Conversely, f staff determines Project implementation will produce a significant g adverse impact(s), an EIR will need to be prepared to assess the extent of the potential impacts and recommend mitigation measures to reduce them to a level of insignificance. The environmental analysis prepared for the proposed Project concluded its construction and long -term operation will not produce any significant adverse effects. As a result, City Staff is preparing a negative declaration for Commission and Council approval. In accordance with Section 15072 of CEQA's Guidelines, the Initial Study and proposed negative declaration will undergo a 20-day public review period. It will extend from May 8, 1996 to May 27, 1996. During that time, comments about the draft negative declaration or Project should be addressed to the Planning Division, 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, Ca 90241. The City in accordance with CEQA's Guidelines, will consider comments received as part of the Project's environmental review, and include them with the other environmental documents for consideration by the Community Development Commission and City Council. Both decision - making bodies are scheduled to conduct joint public hearings on the proposed Project on May 28, 1996. The Community Development Commission and City Council will meet in the Council Chamber of Downey City Hall, located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue. The hearings are scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. B. Project Description/Project Location The Project - -Cash Contract No. 603 /Downtown Parking Structure -- involves developin g a 4 -level parking structure rather than the previously- approved 2 -level structure. The approved structure is part of the Krikorian Theatres Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA); the Commission and Council approved the agreement on September 12, 1995. The 4 -level structure will contain 403 spaces compared to the 212 spaces planned for the 2 -level structure. According to the DDA's provisions, the City of Downey will construct the parking structure, as well as own and operate it. The purpose of the 4 -level structure is to provide parking for both the multiplex theatres, the cafe and nearby businesses. The required parking spaces for the theatre's ten auditoriums /screens and 1,300 sq ft cafe will be provided in the structure's first 2 levels. Theatre and restaurant patrons will park in the structure in the evenings and on weekends when most downtown businesses are closed. Patrons and employees of downtown businesses will use the structure's parking on the weekdays during daytime hours. The additional 191 spaces provided by the structure's proposed 3rd and 4th levels will add a significant number of spaces to the downtown parking inventory and thereby provide for the future. Downtown Downey is the location of the structure. Specifically, the .74 -acre lot bounded by La Reins Avenue on the west and 2nd and New Streets on the south and east, respectively. The roughly one acre site immediately north of the project site is the location slated for the multiplex theater and cafe. 3 Reso. No. 5962 This negative declaration assesses the potential impacts of developing and operating a 4 -level P g P g parking structure. This document's discussion of environmental impacts relies heavily on the analysis in the approved negative declaration for the DDA. The Community Development Commission and City Council approved it on September 12, 1995. A copy of the environmental document is available for review at the Planning Division in Downey City Hall, at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey California. C. Summary of Initial Study Staff after completing the Initial Study, concluded increasing he magnitude of the parking � P g struc- ture by developing a 4 -level parking structure with 403 spaces, instead of a 2 -level structure with 212 stalls is not anticipated to create any significant adverse effects. D. Existing Environmental Setting The project site is zoned C -3; this is the City's Central Business District zone. It contains an extensive list of both permitted and conditionally permitted uses; multiplex theatre complexes and cafes are listed as permitted uses. The affected site is designated "Mixed Use" on the General Plan's Land Use Diagram. In terms of uses, the intent of the Mixed Use designation is to accommodate commercial and residential uses so the theater complex is consistent with the existing General Plan category. In addition, the site is within Downey Redevelopment Project Amendment Area No. 4, adopted in 1987. Presently, the affected parcel is used as a public parking lot; the City acquired it in 1964 as part of Parking Assessment District No. 66. It has 102 spaces; of those, 27 are reserved for permit parking during business hours for parking permit holders. Physically, the Project site is nearly level with no distinguishing natural features. Several small landscape planters frame the parking lot, with mature trees in the public right -of -way along the north side of Second Street. In terms of neighboring properties, the parcels along the south side of Second Street are devel- oped as parking lots. A 6 -story building with a bank as the major tenant occupies one of the properties to the west across La Reina Avenue. Two small residences occupy the other parcels that front on the west side of La Reina Avenue. Medical offices and a 4 -story office building lie to the north across Third Street, while several smaller retail businesses lie to the east, across New Street. II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND DISCUSSION 1 xti Maybe NQ 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? _R.. _X. c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? __ __ arum& 4 Reso. No. 5962 I x. xca Maybe d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical Y q g g PY feature? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river, stream, or bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? •■••• ■■•MXIMP g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? a. Project implementation (adding two levels of parking to a previously- approved 2 -level parking structure) will not create unstable geologic conditions or impact any geologic substructures. b. Soils will be disrupted during construction. Minor grading and soil compaction will be necessary to support the parking structure. Because such disruption would occur only for a limited period of time and would be subject to the City's requirements regarding dust suppression, impacts would not be significant. c/d Because the site is flat, project implementation would not result in changes to the property's physical features. The site has no geologic or physical features of a unique character; with the proposed 4 -level structure, no impact from wind or water erosion will occur. f. The site is a significant distance from the ocean within a developed community and has been previously improved. Further development would not be capable of eroding or silting natural watercourses. g.j The proposed project will induce more people to visit the site, exposing them to the geologic hazards of the properties. No unusual hazards are known, however, and no identified faults traverse Downtown Downey. Y Also, new construction would be built to current earthquake safety standards. No additional geologic hazards would occur as a result of this development. I Maybe N. 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? a. The proposed project will not produce air pollutants. The additional two levels of parking will be surplus parking spaces designated to be used by the employees and patrons of downtown businesses; the additional spaces will not emit pollutants nor will they attract vehicles. gib. Project implementation will not produce objectionable odors. Vehicles using the parking structure will emit emissions inside the structure, but the facility will be designed to vent vehicle odors. 5 Reso. No. 5962 c. The project will not be of the scope or magnitude to affect regional or local climate or air temperatures. g Jai Maybe Ns 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water uali q ty , including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? • , f. Alterations of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters ? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for P ublic water supplies? i. Exposure of people or property to water - related hazards such as floodin g or tidal waves? a. No marine or fresh waters are located on this site or neighboring sites. b. Adding two levels of parking will cover the same amount of land area as the originally- approved parking structure; the additional levels as such, will not alter the affected site's runoff volumes or absorption rates. Further, the quality of surface runoff will have to comply with the regulations of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). c. Increasing the parking structure from a 2 -level to a 4 -level structure will not be of the magnitude to alter the course or flow rate of flood waters. Further, no bodies of water exist on these or neighboring properties. d/e /f The project will not impact water quality while it's under construction; nor is it expected to affect water quality during its long -term operation. Construction operations and activities will have to comply with NPDES requirements; these requirements will have to adhered to for the life of the structure as well. g/h Constructing a 4 -level parking structure in lieu of a 2 -level structure will not place a demand on existing groundwater supplies and the City's water delivery systems. i. The site is not near any natural and constructed water bodies and water courses. Should the final Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) under FEMA, be adopted prior to issuance of building permits, the Project will ' be required to meet any adopted regulations to floodproof structures and related utilities so roe is not P P �y 6 Reso. No. 5962 exposed to 100-year storm floodwaters. The affected site is far enough inland so the Project will not expose people to tidal wave hazards. � Project P I 312 Maxim Na 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (in- cluding trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? * *. b. Reduction in the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? __ __X_ c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the nor- mal replenishment of existing species? _X,_ d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? - - * Will the loss of existing vegetation be adequately compensated for by conventional project landscaping? Yes a. Project implementation involves constructing a 4 -level instead of a 2 -level parking structure; given that the project site is part of the built environment, developing the structure will not impact any species of plants, including trees, shrubs, grass, crops and aquatic plants. b. No unique or endangered plant species exist on the site. c. Constructing a 4 -level parking structure will not involve introducing new species of plants to the area, nor will the structure act as a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species. d. There are no agricultural uses on the project site nor the neighboring properties. Ica Maybe N.Q 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of ani- mals? __ __X_ c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitats? __ __ a. /b. This project would not affect the presence or numbers of any species, fish, or game on the site. P y P g Further, no unique or endangered species are known to inhabit Downey. 7 Reso. No. 5962 c. No new species of animals, including fish and game, would be introduced to this site as a result of this project. The site is part of a built, urban environment, not part of an animal migration route. d. No fish or wildlife habitats exist on the project site or the neighboring properties, nor would the project affect fish or wildlife habitats elsewhere. X5 Maybe 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? a. Project implementation is not expected to increase the area's long -term, ambient noise levels. The upper two levels of the 4 -level structure will serve as surplus parking for downtown businesses. As such, they will not generate vehicle trips which is the primary noise source in this community. For the project's short -term noise impacts, its construction activities will generate noise impacts; the anticipated levels, which for the most p art will be single -event noise impacts, are expected to be the same, however, as the construction - related noise impacts that a 2 -level structure would generate. In either case, the impacts will be negligible because project construction will be temporary ( i.e. , the 2 -level structure will take 4 months to be complete, while the 4- level will take six months) . Nevertheless, Municipal Code provisions exempt construction- generated noise impacts from the City's noise regulations. Further, the municipal code prohibits construction activities __ between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM. b. An additional two levels of parking will not expose people to severe noise levels. Light and Glare The structure will emit light, including: security lighting and decorative lighting. The anticipated levels of light ght are expected to be the same as the amount of light that the originally- approved a 2 -level was expected to emit. Moreover, the structure's anticipated light impacts will be similar to that produced by other commercial develop- ments downtown and within the community's other commercial areas and will not negatively affect surrounding uses. Maybe jQ 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? b. Will the project have a substantial impact on surrounding land uses? * Is the project consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation and zoning requirements? Yes a. The project is the same as the affected site's currently- approved land use; as described above, the project involves increasing the capacity of a 2 -level parking structure to a 4 -level structure. Moreover, the proposed 4 -level structure will complement the neighboring area's planned land uses. Its intended purpose is to meet the parking needs of the adjoining multiplex theatre and cafe; but it will also accommodate the parking needs 8 Reso. No. 5962 of other nearby businesses. Moreover, the affected site is in the center of downtown and this area's planned land uses are commercial businesses. b. The project will not impact surrounding uses; neighboring uses are retail commercial to the east and south, { office to the north and west, and two small nonconforming residential structures to the northwest. The 4- level structure, like the previously- approved 2 -level structure, is intended to complement the site's surround- ing land uses and provide parking for them. I Eta Maybe N.Q 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? Natural resources will be used to cons ruct the structure and electricity will be used to light it; yet, due to the nature of the project, it will use less natural resources than the typical commercial project. xts Maybe N.Q 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an acci- dent or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? - - a. The parking structure will not foster a risk of explosion nor will it involve releasing hazardous substances because of its non - hazardous nature. b. The project will not result in an increase in the need for emergency services. The nature and scope of the project will not interfere with emergency response or evacuation plans. New development will be required to comply with all Fire Safety requirements of the Downey Fire Department. I x xga Maybe N.Q 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? * * _X.. * Estimated population displaced: 0 * Population Anticipated: 0 No persons reside on the affected site. Therefore, project implementation will not affect the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of Downey's population. 1Ica Maybe 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? = * Housing units lost: 0 * Housing units proposed: , 0 9 Reso. No. 5962 No residential units exist onsite so project development will not affect the community's existing inventory of dwelling units; and since it is a parking structure, it will not induce growth and will not create a demand for additional dwelling units. x Maybe N,Q 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? = b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems ? .. d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail, or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians? __ _X_ * Anticipated traffic generation: I4 /A a. It is not the project's nature to generate vehicle traffic. Rather, it's intended to provide surplus parking for downtown businesses. b. Project implementation as described above, involves building a 4 -level parking structure instead of the •-� initially- approved 2 -level structure. The project will provide 191 more spaces than the originally- approved structure, and will in turn, increase the inventory of public parking spaces in the community's historic downtown. c. Project implementation will not impact the City's existing transportation systems. d. The streets serving the project site are not routes for the movement of vehicles, people or goods. Therefore, project development will not alter the community's current patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods. e. No waterborne, rail, or air traffic use the affected site. f. Since project implementation will not generate traffic, there won't be an increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians. Implementation may in fact lessen traffic hazards because with the project's additional spaces, more spaces will be available and drivers will spend less time searching for parking spaces. The site and the adjoining /adjacent properties are fully improved with sidewalks and street lights to include handicapped ramps on all corners. This will reduce the need for wheelchair -bound theater patrons to maneuver in that portion of the roadway used by motor vehicles. 10 Reso. No. 5962 ica Maybe r 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following g areas: a. Fire Protection? b. Police Protection? c. Schools? ___ _ _ .1M2/1•P d. Parks or other recreational facilities? __ _ e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? a./b. The proposed development will not require any more police and fire protection than the originally -ap- proved 2 -level structure. In addition, new structures must be built to current fire safety standards. The proposed development is located less than one -half mile from Downey Police Department headquarters. c. /d. As no new dwelling units will be built on this site, the project will not impact existing school facilities. Similarly, it is not the kind of project that will increase the need for parks or other recreational facilities. In fact, the parking structure's accompanying theaters could be considered a private recreational facility increasing recreational opportunities in Downey. e. /f. The proposed development is not of a nature to impact government services and maintenance of public facilities such as roads. I x ta Maybe Q 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in a substantial increase in the use of an ener- gy source or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to existing utilities? Euray The project will use electricity on an ongoing basis; the added demand would be insignificant, however. No new energy sources would be required. Utilities Existing communication, water, sewer, storm drain, natural gas, and solid waste disposal systems and facilities served the previous development of this site, and impacts from the project are expected to be insignificant. 11 Reso. No. 5962 Jai Maybe Ti 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excludin g mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? a./b Adding a third and fourth level to the previously- approved parking structure will not create unique or unusual health hazards or potential health risks. The non - hazardous nature of parking structures in general will not expose people to additional hazards. Maybe N.Q 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthet- ically offensive site open to public view? This site is not within a scenic vista nor is it within a view corridor. The project in effect, will be the parking J P g component for the adjoining 10- screen multiplex theatre and 1,300 sq ft cafe; moreover, neighboring downtown businesses will be able to park in the structure's upper two floors. The 4 -level structure will not be unattractive nor will it be aesthetically offensive. It will be about 35 feet high, compared to the 2 -level structure's 20 -foot height. Despite the difference, its architectural design will be the same as what planned for the 2 -level structure. In fact the parking structure, together with the theatre should improve the aesthetics of the site; resentl it is P Y developed as a grade -level parking lot. X= Maybe 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quantity of existing recreational opportunities? In light of the Project's function, its development and long -term operation will not impact any of the City's existing recreational facilities. Xi Maybe 20. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehis- toric or historic building, structure, or object? - - c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? - - 12