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Bicycle Transportation Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Proposed Negative Declaration for the following project: The City of Glendale is undergoing a comprehensive update of its 1995 Bicycle Master Plan, with the updated Bicycle Transportation Plan serving as the guiding document for the City to follow in implementation of bicycle infrastructure and programs. It builds upon the Circulation Element of the General Plan and the Safe & Healthy Streets Plan in supporting alternative modes of transportation. The Bicycle Transportation Plan identifies proposed facilities, as well as opportunities for bicycle parking, road diets, installation of wayfinding signs, signalization improvements and traffic calming measures.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: April 13, 2012 to May 2, 2012.

Greener Glendale Plan for Community Activities

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Community Development Department, after having conducted an Initial Study, has prepared a Proposed Negative Declaration for the following project: The Greener Glendale Plan for Community Activities (hereafter referred to as “The Plan”) is being prepared to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant and the greenhouse gas reduction requirements of AB 32. The Plan addresses sustainability within the community of Glendale, and how the City of Glendale can help the community be more sustainable. The Plan addresses sustainability goals in eight topic areas: economic development, energy, water, waste, transportation, urban design, urban nature, and environmental health. The Plan presents existing, planned, and suggested measures to achieve specific greenhouse gas reduction targets for years 2020 and 2035.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: February 27, 2012 to March 19, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP GLN NO. 1628

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Subdivision of one lot (with an average current slope that exceeds 20%) into three lots, and develop a single-family dwelling on each of the two vacant lots in the R1R (Restricted Residential) Zone, Floor Area District III.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway, Glendale, on February 15, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: January 18, 2012 to February 15, 2012.

Proposed Catalina Verdugo Trail

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Catalina Verdugo Trail will be an 8,929 foot multi-use trail in the San Rafael Hills surrounding the Glendale Sports Complex. The trailhead will be located at the south end of the Complex and will originate from the City’s forthcoming ADA-accessible trail. This trail is specifically designed to accommodate people of moderate physical fitness and skills. It is meant to fill the gap between the City’s new ADA Accessible Trail at the Sports Complex which is an easy trail designed for people of all levels of ability, and the steep fire roads above the Complex which are only accessible by hikers or mountain bikers with high levels of fitness.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: January 4, 2012 to January 24, 2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM/INITIAL STUDY NO. PEIF 2011-002

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
An application to construct a new 3,370 square-foot, three-story single-family residence with an attached 621 square-foot three-car garage on a vacant lot located in the R1R II (Restricted Residential Zone) Zone, Floor Area Ratio District II.

The subject site has an average current slope (ACS) exceeding 50%, which requires approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). The subject site features an ACS of 59%. The project involves approximately 1,129 cubic yards of grading to accommodate the proposed residence.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: November 16, 2011 to December 13, 2011.

North Glendale Community Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes the North Glendale Community Plan; General Plan amendments, including modifications to land use designations; Zoning Code changes related to the proposed Commercial Hillside Zone and proposed Fence Overlay Zone; Zoning Map changes; Historic Context for North Glendale; and Comprehensive Design Guidelines.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: October 10, 2011 to October 30, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE PARKS AND LIBRARY
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE EARLY PAYMENT OPTION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project, commonly referred to as "Colorado Gardens," involves the construction of a 5-story (with mezzanine), 50-unit multi-family complex on an approximately 20,000 square-foot site located at 124 West Colorado Street. The site is bounded by West Colorado Street to the north, commercial uses to the east, West Elk Avenue to the south, and commercial uses to the west. The proposed project will consist of 21 one-bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom units, 4 three-bedroom units and 1 four-bedroom unit, and 84 parking spaces within 2 subterranean parking levels.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 30, 2011 to October 19, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE PARKS AND LIBRARY
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE EARLY PAYMENT OPTION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project, commonly referred to as "Kenwood Terrace," involves the construction of a 5-story (with mezzanine), 35-unit residential building on an approximately 15,000 square-foot site located at 118 South Kenwood Street. The site is bounded by a multi=family residential building to the north, a public alley to the east, an undeveloped lot to the south, and Kenwood Street to the west. The proposed project will consist of 9 one-bedroom units, 22 two-bedroom units, 4 three-bedroom units, and 66 parking spaces within 2 subterranean parking levels.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: September 30, 2011 to October 19, 2011

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a mixed-use residential development consisting of 307 residential units and three live work units in two buildings located on two separate parcels: Parcel A is at 320–324 North Central Avenue; Parcel B is located at 208 West Lexington Drive, and 317–345 North Orange Street (the “Project”). Development of the Project would require the demolition and removal of existing on-site uses.

The Development Agreement (DA) for this Project sets forth a Parks and Libraries Development Impact Fee (“Fee”) structure which requires payment of the full Fee at the time of plan check submission at the rate in effect through December 31, 2011 and waiving of the right to request a refund of the fee. The DA specifies that the plan check submission shall occur prior to December 31, 2011.

Draft Environmental Impact Report
Cover, Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Summary
Chapter 3 - Project Description
Chapter 4 - Environmental Impact Analysis
   4.1 - Aesthetics
   4.2 - Air Quality and Global Climate Change
   4.3 - Cultural Resources
   4.4 - Land Use and Planning
   4.5 - Noise
   4.6 - Population, Housing and Employment
   4.7 - Public Services
   4.8 - Recreation
   4.9 - Traffic, Circulation and Parking
   4.10 - Utilities and Service Systems
Chapter 5 - Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes
Chapter 6 - Growth Inducing Impacts
Chapter 7 - Alternatives
Chapter 8 - Effects Found Not to be Significant
Chapter 9 - List of EIR Preparers
Chapter 10 - References and Persons Consulted
Complete EIR (13.72 MB)

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Project is available for public comment through September 19, 2011.

Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Report for Columbus Elementary School Joint Use Soccer Field
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Executive Summary
Chapter 3 - Project Description
Chapter 4 - Environmental Impact Analysis
   4.1 - Aesthetics
   4.2 - Air Quality
   4.3 - Noise
   4.4 - Traffic
Chapter 5 - Significant Irreversible Changes
Chapter 6 - Growth Inducing Impacts
Chapter 7 - Alternatives
Chapter 8 - Effects Not Significant
Chapter 9 - List of EIR Preparers
Chapter 10 - References and Persons Consulted

Appendices Appendix - Public Notice
Appendix - Responses
Appendix - Lighting Technical Information
Appendix - Air Quality Monitoring
Appendix - Noise Modeling
Appendix - Traffic

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
City of Glendale Community Services and Parks Department’s Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant and HOME programs.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: March 24, 2011 to April 12, 2011

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes the development of a mixed use project that includes a five-screen movie theater, commercial space and 42 residential live-work, loft style units in a five-story building, approximately 66 feet in height. The project side is approximately 21,500 square feet in size and is located within the Maryland District of the Downtown Specific Plan at the northwest corner of Maryland and Wilson Avenues.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period is February 23, 2011 to March 15, 2011.

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF GLENDALE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, relating generally to parking standards within the Downtown Specific Plan area. These amendments include lowering minimum parking requirements for commercial and residential uses, raising the parking exemption for businesses, and opportunities to further reduce parking requirements through implementing Transportation Demand Management programs within the Downtown Specific Plan area.

PROJECT LOCATION: Glendale Downtown Specific Plan Area
The Downtown Specific Plan is generally bounded to the north just below Glenoaks Boulevard, to the west by Central and Columbus Avenues, to the east along Maryland and Glendale Avenues, and to the south one block south of Colorado Street.

Proposed Negative Declaration Comment Period: February 23, 2011 to March 15, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM/INITIAL STUDY NO. PEIF 2010-011
USE VARIANCE CASE NO. PVAR 2010-023
STANDARDS VARIANCE CASE NO. PVAR 2010-028

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is the construction of a 9,345 square-foot gymnasium up to 35 feet in height at an existing private school, in the R1 zone, where private schools are not a permitted use. The allowed height in the zone is 25 feet. The allowed floor area is 22,994 square feet while the proposed floor area is 54,486 square feet. The proposed gymnasium will result in a reconfiguration of an existing surface parking lot and additional landscaping within this parking lot.

Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration Comment Period is December 29, 2010 to January 19, 2011.