The Project was reviewed pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3: "New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures" of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 3 consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Examples of the exemption include a store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. In urbanized areas, the exemption also applies to up to four such commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use if not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, where all necessary public services and facilities are available and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The Project involves the construction of a 3,000-square-foot commercial building that will not exceed 10,000 square feet in floor area on a property zoned for commercial use. It will not involve the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, is located where all necessary public services and facilities are available, and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive.

The Project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The location of the Project is predominantly urban and not considered a sensitive environment; therefore, the Project will not result in any significant impacts that may otherwise occur in a sensitive environmental area. The cumulative impact of this Project, and the approval of similar projects in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact. The Project is not located along any state-designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. The Project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resource because the property is not listed on any National, California, or Local Registers. Furthermore, the existing buildings have been modified several times over the years, resulting in the buildings having a lack of historic integrity. Staff does not anticipate any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval and construction of this Project. Therefore, the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

That the Planning Commission approve and adopt:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 25-0001 (LLA 25-0001) TO CONSOLIDATE THREE EXISTING PARCELS INTO ONE, DESIGN REVIEW 25-0002 (DR2PH 25-0002) TO CONSTRUCT A 3,000 SQUARE-FOOT STORAGE BUILDING FOR AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE/REPAIR FACILITY, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-0003 (CUP 25-0003) TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE/REPAIR BUSINESS AT 201-221 EAST WHITTIER BOULEVARD, AS PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303, CLASS 3: "NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES" OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES

This Project was reviewed pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301(e), Class 1: "Existing Facilities" of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. The proposed Project will operate within an existing 29,200-square-foot commercial building and associated 750-square-foot vehicle shade structure. The Project does not include major remodeling or structural rehabilitation. Use of the property for automobile service/repair for company vehicles, and associated storage, is a negligible expansion of the general commercial office use. 

The Project is not subject to any of the exceptions for exemption under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines. The cumulative impact of this Project, and the approval of other projects like it in the vicinity, is not expected to have any significant environmental impact. The Project is not located along any state-designated scenic highway nor within any designated hazardous waste site. The Project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resource. Staff does not expect any significant impacts or unusual circumstances related to the approval and construction of the Project. Therefore, the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA.

That the Planning Commission approve and adopt:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA HABRA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING THE REQUIRED FINDINGS AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 24-0009 (CUP 24-0009) TO ALLOW AUTOMOBILE SERVICE/REPAIR FOR COMPANY VEHICLES, INCLUDING STORAGE OF COMPANY VEHICLES, AT A GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICE LOCATED AT 700 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, AS PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, AND MAKING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301, CLASS 1: "EXISTING FACILITIES" OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES