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Case No.
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C.D.No.
Joey Vasquez (2'13) 978-1352
Related Case No(s).
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Last Day to Appeal
TT-68783
JUL 2 l.20D8
Location of Project (Include project titles, if any.)
12980 North Gladstone Avenue
Applicant(s) and Representative(s) Name(s) and Contact Information, if available.
Henry Avalos
13414 Leach Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 481-6236
Mark Danielson (661) 775-9112
Rothman Engineering
28145 Avenue Crocker
Sylmar, CA 91342
Appellant(s) and Representative(s) Name(s) and Contact Information, including phone numbers, if available.
Not Applicable
Final Project Description (Description is for consideration by Committee/Council, and for use on agendas and official public notices. If a
General Plan Amendment and/or Zone Change case, include the prior land use designation and zone, as well as the proposed land use
designation and zone change (i.e. "from Very Low Density Residential land use designation to Low Density land use designation and
concurrent zone change from RA-1-K to (T)(Q)R1-1-K). In addition, for all cases appealed in the Council, please include in the description only
those items which are appealable to Council.)
Approved the (T)(Q)RS-1 zone, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.32, and
recommended that the Cit}! Council ado~t the ordinance to effect the change of zone, subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval, for a maximum 4-lot single-family subdivision on a 1.11 net acre site.
Items Appealable to Council
Zone Change
Fiscal Impact Statement
'If determination states administrative costs are recovered through fees,
indicate "Yes.H
Env. No.:
Commission Vote:
2007 -1523-MN D
4-0
.. Yes
In add1t1on to th1s transmittal sheet, C1ty Clerk needs:
(1) One original & two copies of the Commission, Zoning Administrator or Director of Planning Determination
(2) Staff recommendation report
(3) Appeal, if applicable;
(4) Environmental document used to approve the project, if applicable;
(5) Public hearing notice;
(6) Commission determination mailing labels
(7) Condo projects only: 2 copies of Commission Determination mailing labels (includes project's tenants) and 500 foot radius mailing list
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NORTH VALLEY AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
200 N. Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, California, 90012-4801, (213) 978-1300
www.lacity .org/PLN/index.htm
Determination Mailing Date:
CITY COUNCIL
Room 395, City Hall
Applicant: Henry Avalos
JUL· 0 ~ 2~08
CASE NO. APCNV-2007-1683-ZC
Related Case:
Tentative Tract No. 68783
CEQA:
ENV-2007-1523-MND
Location:
12980 North Gladstone Avenue
Council District: 7
Plan Area:
Sylmar
Request(s):
Zone Change
At its meeting on June 05, 2008, the following action was taken by the North Valley Area
Planning Commission:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Approved the (T)(Q)RS-1 zone, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC)
Section 12.32, and recommended that the City Council adopt the ordinance to
effect the change of zone, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Recommended that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in
the "T" Tentative or "Q" Qualified classification are specified in Section 12.32.G of the
L.A.M.C. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and, that
the (T) Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated on the attached
page.
Approved and recommended that the City Council adopt Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. 2007-1523-MND.
Adopted the Findings (attached).
Advised the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section
21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are
implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require
any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
Advised the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a
Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be
submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of
Determination (NOD) filing.
Fiscal Impact Statement:
recovered through fees.
There is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are
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This action was taken by the following vote:
Moved:
Seconded:
Ayes:
Absent:
Rodriguez
Padilla
Leyner, Sampson
Corona
VOTE:
4-0
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Commission Executive Assistant
North Valley Area Planning Commission
Appeals: If the Commission has disapproved the request, in whole or in part, the applicant may
appeal that disapproval to the Council within 20 days after the mailing date of this determination.
Any appeal not filed within the 20-day period shall not be considered by the Council. All appeals
shall be filed on forms provided at the Planning Department's Public Counters at 201 N. Figueroa
Street, Fourth Floor, Los Angeles, or at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 251, Van Nuys.
FINAL DATE TO APPEAL:
JUL 2 l 2008
If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed
no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. There may be other time limits which also
affect your ability to seek judicial review.
Attachments: (T)Conditions, Zone Change Ordinance, Zone Change Ordinance Map,
(Q)Conditions, Zone Change Signature Sheet, Findings
C: Notification List
Joey Vasquez
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CONDITIONS FOR EFFECTUATING (T) OR [T]
TENTATIVE CLASSIFICATION REMOVAL
Pursuant to Section 12.32 G of the Municipal Code, the (T) or [T] Tentative
Classification shall be removed by the recordation of a final parcel or tract map or
by posting of guarantees through the 8-permit process of the City Engineer to
secure the following without expense to the City of Los Angeles, with copies of
any approval or guarantees provided to the Department of City Planning for
attachment to the subject planning case file.
Procedure: The tentative classification shall be removed by the recordation of a
final parcel map or tract map, or by provision of the following or by the posting of
guarantees satisfactory to the City Engineer to secure the following without
expense to the City of Los Angeles, with copies of any approvals or guarantees
provided to the City Planning Department for attachment to the subject City Plan
Case File. Recommendation that recordation of the final parcel map or tract map
be made as a condition of the Zone Change Approval. The above language
does not preclude the Advisory Agency from requiring the recordation of a final
map for compliance with the subject conditions or similar conditions:
Notice. Certificate of Occupancies for the subject property will not be issued by
the City until the construction of all the public improvements (streets, sewers,
storm drains, etc.), as required herein, are completed to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
1.
Covenant. Prior to any permits relative to this matter, an agreement
concerning all the information contained in these conditions shall be
recorded by the property owners in the County Recorder's Office. The
agreement shall run with the land and shall be binding on any subsequent
owners, heirs or assigns. Furthermore, the agreement shall be submitted
to the Planning Department for approval before being recorded. After
recordation, a copy bearing the Recorder's number and date shall be
given to the City Planning Department for attachment to the subject file.
2.
Street Dedications and Improvements.
Street Dedications and
Improvements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3.
Sewer. Construction of necessary sewer facilities, or payment of sewer
fees, shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4.
Drainage. Construction of necessary drainage and storm water runoff
drainage facilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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5.
Driveway/Parkway Area Plan. Preparation of a parking plan and
driveway plan to the satisfaction of the appropriate District Offices of the
Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Transportation.
6.
Fire. Incorporate into the building plans the recommendations of the Fire
Department relative to fire safety, which includes the submittal of a plot
plan for approval by the Fire Department either prior to the recordation of
a final map or the approval of a building permit.
7.
Cable. Make any necessary arrangements with the appropriate cable
television franchise holder to assure that cable television facilities will be
installed in City rights-of-way in the same manner as is required of other
facilities, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.05.N to the satisfaction of
the Department of Telecommunications.
8.
Recreation and Park Fees. Payment of the appropriate recreation and
park fees to the Department of Recreation and Parks.
9.
Lighting. Street lighting facilities shall be provided to the satisfaction of
the Bureau of Street Lighting.
10.
Street Trees. All trees in the public right-of-way shall be provided per the
current Urban Forestry Division standards.
ORDINANCE N O . - - - - - - - An ordinance amending Section .12.04 ofthe Los Angeles Municipal Code
by amending the zoning map.
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 12.04 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code is hereby
amended by changing the zones and zone boundaries shown upon a portion of the zone
map attached thereto and made a part of Article 2, Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code, so that such portion of the zoning map shall be as follows:
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Q-1
(Q) QUALIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Pursuant to Section 12.32 G of the Municipal Code, the following limitations are
hereby imposed upon the use of the subject property, subject to the "Q" Qualified
classification.
Entitlement
1.
Related Tentative Tract. The applicant shall comply with all of the
requirements contained in Tentative Tract No. 6'8783 for approval of four
lots being processed concurrently with this determination and any
subsequent modifications thereto.
2.
Use. The use and development of the subject property shall comply with
all provisions of the RS-1 Zone, pursuant to Municipal Code
Section12.07.1, except where conditions herein may be more restrictive.
Environmental Conditions
3.
Hillside Site Design.
a.
Grading shall be kept to a minimum.
b.
Natural features, such as prominent knolls or ridge lines, shall be
preserved.
c.
The project shall comply with the City's Hillside Development
Guidelines.
4.
Light. Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, so
that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties.
5.
Tree Removal (Non-Protected Trees).
a.
The plan shall contain measures recommended by the tree expert
for the preservation of as many trees as possible. Mitigation
measures such as replacement by a minimum of 24-inch box trees
in the parkway and on the site, on a 1:1 basis, shall be required for
the unavoidable loss of desirable trees on the site, and to the
satisfaction of the Urban Forestry Division of the Bureau of Street
Services and the decision maker.
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b.
The genus or genera of the tree(s) shall provide a minimum crown
of 30'- 50'. Please refer to City of Los Angeles Landscape
Ordinance (Ord. No.170,978), Guidelines K- Vehicular Use Areas.
c.
Comply with Mitigation Measures detailed in Tree Report, dated
February 20, 2007, by Susan E. McEowen.
Seismic.
6.
7.
a.
The design and construction of the project shall conform to the
Uniform Building Code seismic standards as approved by the
Department of Building and Safety.
b.
Comply with conditions detailed in Department of Building and
Safety Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter dated October 30,
2007.
Construction (Air Quality).
a.
All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at
least twice daily during excavation and construction, and temporary
dust covers shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet
SCAQMD District Rule 403. Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by
as much as 50 percent.
b.
The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area sufficiently
dampened to control dust caused by construction and hauling, and
at all times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.
c.
All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other
appropriate means to prevent spillage and dust.
d.
All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered
or securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust.
·e.
All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be
discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15
mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
f.
General contractors shall maintain and operate construction
equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.
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8.
Construction (Noise).
a.
The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise
Ordinance No. 144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent
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ordinances, which prohibit the emission or creation of noise beyond
certain levels at adjacent uses unless technically infeasible.
9.
b.
Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00
am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on
Saturday.
c.
Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to
avoid operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously.
d.
The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with
state-of-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices.
e.
The project sponsor shall comply with the Noise Insulation
Standards of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, which
insure an acceptable interior noise environment.
General Construction
a.
Sediment carries with it other work-site pollutants such as
pesticides, cleaning solvents, cement wash, asphalt, and car fluids
that are toxic to sea life.
b.
All waste shall be disposed of properly. Use appropriately labeled
recycling bins to recycle construction materials including: solvents,
water-based paints, vehicle fluids, broken asphalt and concrete,
wood, and vegetation. Non recyclable materials/wastes shall be
taken tO' an appropriate landfill. Toxic wastes must be discarded at
a licensed regulated disposal site.
c.
Leaks, drips and spills shall be cleaned up immediately to prevent
contaminated soil on paved surfaces that can be washed away into
the storm drains.
d.
Pavement shall not be hosed down at material spills. Dry cleanup
methods shall be used whenever possible.
e.
Dumpsters shall be covered and maintained. Uncovered dumpsters
shall be placed under a roof or be covered with tarps or plastic
sheeting.
f.
Gravel approaches shall be used where truck traffic is frequent to
reduce soil compaction and the tracking of sediment into streets
shall be limited.
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g.
All vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, and washing shall be
conducted away from storm drains. All major repairs shall be
conducted off-site. Drip pans or drop clothes shall be used to catch
drips and spills.
h.
Comply with conditions in Department of Building and Safety
Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter dated October 30, 2007.
Hillside
a.
The applicant shall obtain a haul route approval from the Board of
Building & Safety Commissioners for export/import in excess of
1,000 cubic yards.
b.
All haul route hours shall be limited to off-peak hours as determined
by Board of Building & Safety Commissioners.
c.
The applicant shall provide a staked signage at the site with a
minimum of 3-inch lettering containing contact information for the
Senior Street Use Inspector (Department of Public Works), the
Senior Grading Inspector (LADBS) and the hauling or general
contractor.
d.
The developer shall install appropriate traffic signs around the site
to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety.
e.
LADBS shall require the applicant to have all employees park their
personal vehicles outside of the hillside area and utilize a
developer-sponsored vanpool system for transport to the site.
f.
LADBS shall stagger haul trucks based upon a specific area's
capacity, as determined by LADOT, and the amount of soil
proposed to be hauled to minimize cumulative traffic and
congestion impacts.
g.
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
shall recommend to the Building & Safety Commission Office the
appropriate size of trucks allowed for hauling, best route of travel,
the appropriate number flag people.
h.
Trucks having no current hauling activity shall not idle but be turned
off.
i.
The applicant shall be limited to no more than two trucks at any
given time within the site's staging area.
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j.
No parking shall be permitted on street during Red Flag Days in
compliance with the "Los Angeles Fire Department Red Flag No
Parking" program.
k.
In order to preserve adequate access for emergency vehicles, all
construction material shall be stored on-site and not on the street
during hauling operations.
I.
The applicant shall provide a soils and/or geotechnical report to
LADBS (reports needed to be determined by LADBS) for review
and approval that shall include measures to mitigate impacts
related to grading.
m.
Fences shall be constructed around the site to minimize
trespassing, vandalism, short-cut attractions and attractive
nuisances.
Single Family/Multi Family Hillside Dwelling
a.
Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to
treat and infiltrate the runoff from a storm event producing 3/4 inch
of rainfall in a 24 hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall
be in accordance with the Development Best Management
Practices Handbook Part B Planning Activities. A signed certificate
from a California licensed civil engineer or licensed architect that
the proposed BMPs meet this numerical threshold standard is
required.
b.
Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not
exceed the estimated pre-development rate for developments
where the increase peak stormwater discharge rate will result in
increased potential for downstream erosion.
c.
Concentrate or cluster development on portions of a site while
leaving the remaining land in a natural undisturbed condition.
d.
Limit clearing and grading of native vegetation at the project site to
the minimum needed to build lots, allow access, and provide fire
protection.
e.
Maximize trees and other vegetation at each site by planting
additional vegetation, clustering tree areas, and promoting the use
of native and/or drought tolerant plants.
f.
Cut and fill slopes in designated hillside areas shall be planted and
irrigated to prevent erosion, reduce run-off velocities and to provide
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long-term stabilization of soil. Plant materials include: grass,
shrubs, vines, ground covers, and trees.
g.
Incorporate appropriate erosion control and drainage devices, such
as interceptor terraces, berms, vee-channels, and inlet and outlet
structures, as specified by Section 91.7013 of the Building Code.
Protect outlets of culverts, conduits or channels from erosion by
discharge velocities by installing a rock outlet protection. Rock
outlet protection is a physical devise composed of rock, grouted
riprap, or concrete rubble placed at the outlet of a pipe. Install
sediment traps below the pipe outlet. Inspect, repair, and maintain
the outlet protection after each significant rain.
h.
Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from
the Bureau of Sanitation.
i.
All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must
be stenciled with prohibitive language (such as NO DUMPING DRAINS TO OCEAN) and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal
dumping.
j.
Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which
prohibit illegal dumping, must be posted at public access points
along channels and creeks within the project area.
k.
Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained.
I.
Materials with the potential to contaminate stormwater must be: (1)
placed in an enclosure such as, but not limited to, a cabinet, shed,
or similar structure that prevent contact with runoff spillage to the
stormwater conveyance system; or (2) protected by secondary
containment structures such as berms, dikes, or curbs.
m.
The storage area must be paved and sufficiently impervious to
contain leaks and spills.
n.
The storage area must have a roof or awning to minimize collection
of stormwater within the secondary containment area.
o.
The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant
and agreement (Planning Department General form CP-6770)
satisfactory to the Planning Department binding the owners to post
construction maintenance on the structural BMPs in accordance
with the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan and or per
manufacturer's instructions.
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Q-7
Fire
The following recommendations of the Fire Department relative to fire
safety shall be incorporated into the building plans, which includes the
submittal of a plot plan for approval by the Fire Department either prior to
the recordation of a final map or the approval of a building permit. The plot
plan shall include the following minimum design features: fire lanes, where
required, shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width; all structures must be
within 300 feet of an approved fire hydrant, and entrances to any dwelling
unit or guest room shall not be more than 150 feet in distance in horizontal
travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved street or approved fire
lane.
Administrative Conditions:
13.
Indemnification.
The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City, its agents, officers, or employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees
to attack, set aside, void or annul this approval which action is brought
within the applicable limitation period. The City shall promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate
fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any
claim action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the
defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend,
indemnify or hold harmless the City.
14.
Covenant. Prior to the issuance of any permits relative to this matter, an
agreement concerning all the information contained in these conditions will
be recorded in the County Recorder's Office. The agreement will run with
the land and will be binding on any subsequent property owners, heirs or
assigns. The agreement must be submitted to the Planning Department
for approval before being recorded. After recordation, a copy bearing the
Recorder's number and date will be provided to the Planning Department.
15.
Approval, Verification and Submittals. Copies of any approvals,
guarantees or verification of consultations, reviews or approval, plans, etc,
as may be required by the subject conditions, will be provided to the
Planning Department for placement in the subject file.
16.
Definition. Any agencies, public officials or legislation referenced in
these conditions will mean the agencies, public offices, legislation or their
successors, designees br amendments to any legislation.
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17.
Code. Compliance. Area, height and use regulations of the zone
classification of the subject property will be complied with, except as such
regulations are herein specifically varied or required.
18.
Enforcement. Compliance with these conditions and the intent of these
conditions will be to the satisfaction of the Planning Department and any
other designated agency, or the agency's successor and in accordance
with any stated laws or regulations, or any amendments thereto.
19.
Mitigation Monitoring. Prior to the issuance of any building permit the
applicant will prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning
Department General Form CP-6770.M) in a manner satisfactory to the
Planning Department requiring the subdivider to identify (a) mitigation
monitor(s) who shall provide periodic status reports on the implementation
of mitigation items required by conditions 3-12. The mitigation monitor(s)
shall be identified as to their areas of responsibility, and phase of
intervention (preconstruction, construction, postconstruction/maintenance)
to ensure continued implementation of the above mentioned mitigation
items.
Sec. .:1_. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and have it
published in accordance with Council policy, either in a daily newspaper circulated in the
City of Los Angeles or by posting for ten days in three public places in the City of Los
Angeles: one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the Los
Angeles City Hall; one copy on the bulletin board located at the Main Street entrance to the
Los Angeles City Hall East; and one copy on the bulletin board located at the Temple
Street entrance to the Los Angeles County Hall of Records.
I hereby certify that this ordinance was passed by the Council of the City of Los
Angeles, at its meeting of - - - - - - - - - - - - - KAREN E. KALF AYAN, Interim City Clerk
By _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
Deputy
Approved _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Mayor
Pursuant to Section 558 of the City Charter,
the North Valley Area Planning Commission on
June 05, 2008, recommended this ordinance be
adopted by the City Council.
gol, Commission Executive Assistant
North Valley Area Planning Commission
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FINDINGS
General Plan/Charter Findings
1.
General Plan Land Use Designation. The subject property is located
within the area covered by the Sylmar Community Plan, adopted by the
City Council on August 8, 1997 (pursuant to City Plan Case No. CPC 930345-CPU, Council File 96-0429). The Plan designates the subject
property for Low Residential land use with the corresponding zones of
RE9, RS, R1, and RD6.
The recommended (T)(Q)RS-1 Zone is consistent with the land use
designation on the plan map and is in substantial conformance with the
purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan as reflected in the
adopted community plan.
2.
General Plan Text. The Sylmar Community Plan text includes the
following relevant land use goal, objectives, and policies:
Goal 1:
A safe, secure, and high quality residential environment
for all economic, age, and ethnic segments of the
community.
Objective 1-1:
To provide for the preservation of existing and the
development of new housing to meet the diverse
economic and physical needs of the existing residents
and projected population of the Plan area to the year
2010.
Policy 1-1.2:
Protect existing single family residential neighborhoods
from encroachment by higher density residential and
other incompatible uses.
Objective 1-3:
To preserve and enhance the varied and distinct
residential character and integrity of existing single and
multi-family neighborhoods.
Policy 1-3.2:
Consider factors such as neighborhood character and
identity, compatibility of land uses, impacts on livability,
impacts on services and public facilities, and impacts on
traffic levels, and environmental impacts when changes
in residential densities are proposed.
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3.
The Transportation Element of the General Plan will not be affected by
the action herein.
Moreover, requirements from the Bureau of
Engineering on street dedication and improvements were included in the
attached Advisory Agency action for Tentative Tract No. 68783 all
satisfactory to the City Engineer and consistent with Municipal Code
Section 17.05.
4.
The Sewerage Facilities Element of the General Plan will be affected by
the action. However, requirements for construction of sewer facilities to
serve the subject project and complete the City sewer system for the
health and safety of City inhabitants will assure compliance with the goals
of this General Plan Element.
5.
Street Lights. Any City required installation or upgrading of street lights
is necessary to complete the City street improvement system so as to
increase night safety along the streets which adjoin the subject property.
6.
Zone Change Findings.
a.
Pursuant to Section 12.32.C,7 of the Municipal Code, and based on
these findings, the action is deemed consistent with public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.
The recommended (T)(Q)RS-1 Zone is consistent with the Sylmar
Community Plan Low Residential Land Use designation which lists
RE9, RS, R1, and RD6 as corresponding zones.
A change from the current A1-1 and RS-1 Zones to the
recommended (T)(Q)RS-1 Zone will allow the site to be developed
in keeping with the neighborhood character and in keeping with the
goals and objectives of the Community Plan. Approval of four
single-family lots and an accompanying zone change to (T)(Q)RS-1
would be more consistent with the surrounding zoning, pattern of
development, and prevailing setbacks and yards within the
neighborhood. The front yard setback requirement in the RS Zone
is 25 feet, whereas the requirement in the R1 Zone is 20 feet. Four
single- family lots and a zone of (T)(Q)RS-1 would better act as a
transition than the R1 Zone, between the RA-1-K zoned properties
to the west and the RS-1 zoned properties to the east, thereby
implementing the Community Plan policy of protecting existing
single-family residential neighborhoods from encroachment by
higher density residential and other incompatible uses.
b.
The action, as recommended, has been made contingent upon
compliance with the "T" and "Q" conditions imposed herein. Such
limitations are necessary to protect the best interests of and to
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assure a development more compatible with surrounding
properties, to secure an appropriate development in harmony with
the General Plan, and to prevent or mitigate the potential adverse
environmental effects of the subject recommended action.
7.
Flood Management. The subject property is located in an area for which
a flood insurance rate has been prepared. The National Flood Insurance
Program rate map, which are a part of the Flood Hazard Management
Specific Plan adopted by the City Council by Ordinance No. 154,405, have
been reviewed and it has been determined that this project is located in
Zone C, area of minimal flooding.
CEQA Findings
A Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2007-1523-MND) was prepared for the
proposed project. On the basis of the whole of the record before the lead agency
including any comments received, the lead agency finds that, with imposition of
the mitigation measures described in the MND, there is no substantial evidence
that the proposed project will have a significant effect on the environment. The
attached Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the lead agency's independent
judgment and analysis. The records upon which this decision is based are with
the Environmental Review Section of the Planning Department in Room 750, 200
North Spring Street. I hereby adopt that the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
imposed the conditions shown in that document on this approval.
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
RECOMMENDATION REPORT
LOS ANGELES CITY
PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
North Valley Area Planning Commission
Date:
Time:
Place:
June 5, 2008
After 4:30p.m.*
Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley
Constituent Services Center
6262 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Public Hearing:
Appeal Status:
Completed on March 20, 2008
Appealable to City Council
Case No.:
CEQA No.:
Incidental Cases:
Related Cases:
Council No.:
Plan Area:
Specific Plan:
Certified NC:
GPLU:
Zone:
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Sylmar
None
Sylmar
Low Residential
A1-1 and RS-1
Applicant:
Representative:
Henry Avalos
PROJECT
LOCATION:
12980 North Gladstone Avenue
PROPOSED
PROJECT:
A maximum 4-lot single-family subdivision on a 1.11 net acre site.
REQUESTED
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Municipal Code, a Zone Change incident to a Tentative Tract
Map from A1-1 and RS-1 to R1-1.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
DISAPPROVE the Zone Change as filed.
Approve and Recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Change from A1-1 and RS-1 to
{T)(Q)RS-1, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2007-1523-MND.
Adopt the attached Findings.
Recommend that the applicant be advised that time limits for effectuation of a zone in the ''T''
Tentative classification or "Q" Qualified Classification are specified in Section 12.32.G of the
L.A.M.C. Conditions must be satisfied prior to the issuance of building permits and that the (T)
Tentative classification be removed in the manner indicated on the attached page.
Advise the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the
City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained
throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of
such monitoring.
Advise the applicant that pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game
Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to
or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination (NOD) filing.
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S. GAIL GOLDBERG, AICP
Director of Planning
~gency
NOTICE TO PUBLIC: *The exact time this report will be considered during the meeting is uncertain since there may be several other
items on the agenda. Written communications may be mailed to the Commission Secretariat, Room 272, City Hall, 200 North Spring
Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (Phone No. 213-978-1300). While all written communications are given to the Commission for
consideration, the initial packets are sent to the Commissioners the week prior to the Commission's meeting date. If you challenge
these agenda items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing
agendized herein, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. As a covered
entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and
upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language
interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services may be provided upon request. To ensure
availability of services, please make your request not later than three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the
Commission Secretariat at (213) 978-1300.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Analysis ......................................................................................................... A-1
Project Summary
Background
Issues
Conclusion
(Q) or [Q] Qualified Conditions of Approval ............................................................ Q-1
(T) Conditions .............................................................................................................T -1
Findings .......................................................................................................................F-1
General Plan/Charter Findings
Entitlement Findings
CEQA Findings
Public Hearing and Communications ...................................................................... P-1
Exhibits:
Exhibit 1:
Exhibit 2:
Exhibit 3:
Exhibit4:
Exhibit 5:
Vicinity Map
Radius Map
Tentative Tract 68783
Tract Map Approval Letter
Environmental Clearance
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PROJECT ANALYSIS
Project Summary
The project was approved for a maximum of four lots.
Background
The subject property is a level, rectangular-shaped, through lot, having frontages of 150
feet on the northeast side of Gladstone Avenue and approximately 156 feet on the
southwest side of Montero Avenue. The subject site contains a total of 1.11 net acres
(48,216.2 net square feet). The subject site is zoned A1-1 and RS-1, and designated
Low Residential in the Sylmar Community Plan. The site is currently vacant.
The applicant proposed a six-lot single-family subdivision which is consistent with the
planned land use, but is inconsistent with the current A1-1 and RS-1 Zones. The
subdivider is requesting a Zone Change from A1-1and RS-1 to R1-1.
As originally designed, the subdivision layout was three lots fronting on Montero Avenue
and three lots fronting on Gladstone Avenue. Lot sizes ranged from 7,500 square feet
to 9,069 square feet with lot widths between 50 feet and 53 feet. Although, the
proposed lots met the minimum 7,500 square feet lot area requirement of the RS Zone,
the lot widths were below the minimum 60-foot requirement, hence the applicant's
request for a Zone Change to R1.
Adjoining properties to the north and south are zoned (T)RS-1/A1-1. Adjacent
properties to the east, across Montero Avenue, are zoned RS-1. Adjacent properties to
the west, across Gladstone Avenue are zoned RA-1-K.
Street Classification
Montero Avenue, adjoining the subject property to the east is a local street dedicated a
variable width and partially improved with curb and gutter.
Gladstone Avenue, adjoining the subject property to the west is designated a Collector
Street dedicated to a width of 60 feet and improved with curb and gutter.
Issues
At the public hearing held on March 20, 2008, the Deputy Advisory Agency approved
the incident subdivision for a lower density - four single-family lots instead of the
requested six single-family lots. The Deputy Advisory Agency determined that four
single-family lots and an accompanying zone change to (T)(Q)RS-1 would be more
consistent with the surrounding zoning, pattern of development, and prevailing setbacks
and yards within the neighborhood. The front yard setback requirement in the RS Zone
is 25 feet, whereas the requirement in the R1 Zone is 20 feet. Four single-family lots
and a zone of (T)(Q)RS-1 would better act as a transition than the R1 Zone, between
the RA-1-K zoned properties to the west and the RS-1 zoned properties to the east,
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thereby implementing the Community Plan policy of protecting existing single family
residential neighborhoods from encroachment by higher density residential and other
incompatible uses.
Conclusion
A Zone Change to (T)(Q)RS-1 would be consistent with the subdivision approval of four
single-family lots. In addition, a zoning of (T)(Q)RS-1 would be more consistent with the
surrounding zoning, pattern of development, and prevailing setbacks and yards in the
area than the requested R 1-1 Zone.
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(Q) or [Q] QUALIFIED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Pursuant to Section 12.32 G of the Municipal Code, the following limitations are hereby
imposed upon the use of the subject property, subject to the "Q" Qualified classification.
Entitlement
1.
Related Tentative Tract. The applicant shall comply with all of the requirements
contained in Tentative Tract No. 68783 for approval of four lots being processed
concurrently with this determination and any subsequent modifications thereto.
2.
Use. The use and development of the subject property shall comply with all
provisions of the RS-1 Zone, pursuant to Municipal Code Section12.07.1, except
where conditions herein may be more restrictive.
Environmental Conditions
3.
Hillside Site Design.
a.
Grading shall be kept to a minimum.
b.
Natural features, such as prominent knolls or ridge lines, shall be
preserved.
c.
The project shall comply with the City's Hillside Development Guidelines.
4.
Light. Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, so that the
light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties.
5.
Tree Removal (Non-Protected Trees).
a.
The plan shall contain measures recommended by the tree expert for the
preservation of as many trees as possible. Mitigation measures such as
replacement by a minimum of 24-inch box trees in the parkway and on the
site, on a 1:1 basis, shall be required for the unavoidable loss of desirable
trees on the site, and to the satisfaction of the Urban Forestry Division of
the Bureau of Street Services and the decision maker.
b.
The genus or genera of the tree(s) shall provide a minimum crown of 30'50'. Please refer to City of Los Angeles Landscape Ordinance (Ord.
No.170,978), Guidelines K- Vehicular Use Areas.
c.
Comply with Mitigation Measures detailed in Tree Report, dated February
20, 2007, by Susan E. McEowen.
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Seismic.
6.
7.
8.
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a.
The design and construction of the project shall conform to the Uniform
Building Code seismic standards as approved by the Department of
Building and Safety.
b.
Comply with conditions detailed in Department of Building and Safety
Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter dated October 30, 2007.
Construction (Air Quality).
a.
All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least
twice daily during excavation and construction, and temporary dust covers
shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule
403. Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50 percent.
b.
The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area sufficiently
dampened to control dust caused by construction and hauling, and at all
times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.
c.
All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate
means to prevent spillage and dust.
d.
All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or
securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust.
e.
All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued
during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as to prevent
excessive amounts of dust.
f.
General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so
as to minimize exhaust emissions.
Construction (Noise).
a.
The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No.
144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the
emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses
unless technically infeasible.
b.
Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to
6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday.
c.
Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid
operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously.
d.
The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with stateof-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices.
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The project sponsor shall comply with the Noise Insulation Standards of
Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, which insure an acceptable
interior noise environment.
General Construction
a.
Sediment carries with it other work-site pollutants such as pesticides,
cleaning solvents, cement wash, asphalt, and car fluids that are toxic to
sea life.
b.
All waste shall be disposed of properly. Use appropriately labeled
recycling bins to recycle construction materials including: solvents, waterbased paints, vehicle fluids, broken asphalt and concrete, wood, and
vegetation. Non recyclable materials/wastes shall be taken to an
appropriate landfill. Toxic wastes must be discarded at a licensed
regulated disposal site.
c.
Leaks, drips and spills shall be cleaned up immediately to prevent
contaminated soil on paved surfaces that can be washed away into the
storm drains.
d.
Pavement shall not be hosed down at material spills. Dry cleanup
methods shall be used whenever possible.
e.
Dumpsters shall be covered and maintained. Uncovered dumpsters shall
be placed under a roof or be covered with tarps or plastic sheeting.
f.
Gravel approaches shall be used where truck traffic is frequent to reduce
soil compaction and the tracking of sediment into streets shall be limited.
g.
All vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, and washing shall be
conducted away from storm drains. All major repairs shall be conducted
off-site. Drip pans or drop clothes shall be used to catch drips and spills.
h.
Comply with conditions in Department of Building and Safety Geology and
Soils Report Approval Letter dated October 30, 2007.
Hillside
a.
The applicant shall obtain a haul route approval from the Board of Building
& Safety Commissioners for export/import in excess of 1,000 cubic yards.
b.
All haul route hours shall be limited to off-peak hours as determined by
Board of Building & Safety Commissioners.
c.
The applicant shall provide a staked signage at the site with a minimum of
3-inch lettering containing contact information for the Senior Street Use
Inspector (Department of Public Works), the Senior Grading Inspector
(LADBS) and the hauling or general contractor.
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d.
The developer shall install appropriate traffic signs around the site to
ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety.
e.
LADBS shall require the applicant to have all employees park their
personal vehicles outside of the hillside area and utilize a developersponsored van pool system for transport to the site.
f.
LADBS shall stagger haul trucks based upon a specific area's capacity, as
determined by LADOT, and the amount of soil proposed to be hauled to
minimize cumulative traffic and congestion impacts.
g.
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) shall
recommend to the Building & Safety Commission Office the appropriate
size of trucks allowed for hauling, best route of travel, the appropriate
number flag people.
h.
Trucks having no current hauling activity shall not idle but be turned off.
i.
The applicant shall be limited to no more than two trucks at any given time
within the site's staging area.
j.
No parking shall be permitted on street during Red Flag Days in
compliance with the "Los Angeles Fire Department Red Flag No Parking"
program.
k.
In order to preserve adequate access for emergency vehicles, all
construction material shall be stored on-site and not on the street during
hauling operations.
I.
The applicant shall provide a soils and/or geotechnical report to LADBS
(reports needed to be determined by LADBS) for review and approval that
shall include measures to mitigate impacts related to grading.
m.
Fences shall be constructed around the site to minimize trespassing,
vandalism, short-cut attractions and attractive nuisances.
Single Family/Multi Family Hillside Dwelling
a.
Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to treat
and infiltrate the runoff from a storm eve.nt producing 3/4 inch of rainfall in
a 24 hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall be in accordance
with the Development Best Management Practices Handbook Part B
Planning Activities. A signed certificate from a California licensed civil
engineer or licensed architect that the proposed BMPs meet this
numerical threshold standard is required.
b.
Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not
exceed the estimated pre-development rate for developments where the
increase peak stormwater discharge rate will result in increased potential
for downstream erosion.
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c.
Concentrate or cluster development on portions of a site while leaving the
remaining land in a natural undisturbed condition.
d.
Limit clearing and grading of native vegetation at the project site to the
minimum needed to build lots, allow access, and provide fire protection.
e.
Maximize trees and other vegetation at each site by planting additional
vegetation, clustering tree areas, and promoting the use of native and/or
drought tolerant plants.
f.
Cut and fill slopes in designated hillside areas shall be planted and
irrigated to prevent erosion, reduce run-off velocities and to provide longterm stabilization of soil. Plant materials include: grass, shrubs, vines,
ground covers, and trees.
g.
Incorporate appropriate erosion control and drainage devices, such as
interceptor terraces, berms, vee-channels, and inlet and outlet structures,
as specified by Section 91.7013 of the Building Code. Protect outlets of
culverts, conduits or channels from erosion by discharge velocities by
installing a rock outlet protection. Rock outlet protection is a physical
devise composed of rock, grouted riprap, or concrete rubble placed at the
outlet of a pipe. Install sediment traps below the pipe outlet. Inspect,
repair, and maintain the outlet protection after each significant rain.
h.
Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from the
Bureau of Sanitation.
i.
All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must be
stenciled with prohibitive language (such as NO DUMPING- DRAINS TO
OCEAN) and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal dumping.
j.
Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which prohibit
illegal dumping, must be posted at public access points along channels
and creeks within the project area.
k.
Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained.
I.
Materials with the potential to contaminate stormwater must be: (1) placed
in an enclosure such as, but not limited to, a cabinet, shed, or similar
structure that prevent contact with runoff spillage to the stormwater
conveyance system; or (2) protected by secondary containment structures
such as berms, dikes, or curbs.
m.
The storage area must be paved and sufficiently impervious to contain
leaks and spills.
n.
The storage area must have a roof or awning to minimize collection of
stormwater within the secondary containment area.
o.
The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant and
agreement (Planning Department General form CP-6770) satisfactory to
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the Planning Department binding the owners to post construction
maintenance on the structural BMPs in accordance with the Standard
Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan and or per manufacturer's instructions.
12.
Fire
The following recommendations of the Fire Department relative to fire safety shall
be incorporated into the building plans, which includes the submittal of a plot plan
for approval by the Fire Department either prior to the recordation of a final map
or the approval of a building permit. The plot plan shall include the following
minimum design features: fire lanes, where required, shall be a minimum of 20
feet in width; all structures must be within 300 feet of an approved fire hydrant,
and entrances to any dwelling unit or guest room shall not be more than 150 feet
in distance in horizontal travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved
street or approved fire lane.
Administrative Conditions:
13.
Indemnification. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
City, its agents, officers, or employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void or
annul this approval which action is brought within the applicable limitation period.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding
and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly
notify the applicant of any claim action or proceeding, or if the City fails to
cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to
defend, indemnify or hold harmless the City.
14.
Covenant. Prior to the issuance of any permits relative to this matter, an
agreement concerning all the information contained in these conditions will be
recorded in the County Recorder's Office. The agreement will run with the land
and will be binding on any subsequent property owners, heirs or assigns. The
agreement must be submitted to the Planning Department for approval before
being recorded. After recordation, a copy bearing the Recorder's number and
date will be provided to the Planning Department.
15.
Approval, Verification and Submittals. Copies of any approvals, guarantees
or verification of consultations, reviews or approval, plans, etc, as may be
required by the subject conditions, will be provided to the Planning Department
for placement in the subject file.
16.
Definition. Any agencies, public officials or legislation referenced in these
conditions will mean the agencies, public offices, legislation or their successors,
designees or amendments to any legislation.
17.
Code. Compliance. Area, height and use regulations of the zone classification
of the subject property will be complied with, except as such regulations are
herein specifically varied or required.
C.
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18.
Enforcement. Compliance with these conditions and the intent of these
conditions will be to the satisfaction of the Planning Department and any other
designated agency, or the agency's successor and in accordance with any stated
laws or regulations, or any amendments thereto.
19.
Mitigation Monitoring. Prior to the issuance of any building permit the applicant
will prepare and execute a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department
General Form CP-6770.M) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department
requiring the subdivider to identify (a) mitigation monitor(s) who shall provide
periodic status reports on the implementation of mitigation items required by
conditions 3-12. The mitigation monitor(s) shall be identified as to their areas of
responsibility, and phase of intervention (preconstruction, construction,
postconstruction/maintenance) to ensure continued implementation of the above
mentioned mitigation items.
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CONDITIONS FOR EFFECTUATING {T) OR [T]
TENTATIVE CLASSIFICATION REMOVAL
Pursuant to Section 12.32 G of the Municipal Code, the (T) or [T] Tentative
Classification shall be removed by the recordation of a final parcel or tract map or by
posting of guarantees through the 8-permit process of the City Engineer to secure the
following without expense to the City of Los Angeles, with copies of any approval or
guarantees provided to the Department of City Planning for attachment to the subject
planning case file.
Procedure: The tentative classification shall be removed by the recordation of a final
parcel map or tract map, or by provision of the following or by the posting of guarantees
satisfactory to the City Engineer to secure the following without expense to the City of
Los Angeles, with copies of any approvals or guarantees provided to the City Planning
Department for attachment to the subject City Plan Case File. Recommendation that
recordation of the final parcel map or tract map be made as a condition of the Zone
Change Approval. The above language does not preclude the Advisory Agency from
requiring the recordation of a final map for compliance with the subject conditions or
similar conditions:
Notice. Certificate of Occupancies for the subject property will not be issued by the City
until the construction of all the public improvements (streets, sewers, storm drains, etc.),
as required herein, are completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
1.
Covenant. Prior to any permits relative to this matter, an agreement concerning
all the information contained in these conditions shall be recorded by the property
owners in the County Recorder's Office. The agreement shall run with the land
and shall be binding on any subsequent owners, heirs or assigns. Furthermore,
the agreement shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval before
being recorded. After recordation, a copy bearing the Recorder's number and
date shall be given to the City Planning Department for attachment to the subject
file.
2.
Street Dedications and Improvements. Street Dedications and Improvements
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3.
Sewer. Construction of necessary sewer facilities, or payment of sewer fees,
shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
4.
Drainage. Construction of necessary drainage and storm water runoff drainage
facilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5.
Driveway/Parkway Area Plan. Preparation of a parking plan and driveway plan
to the satisfaction of the appropriate District Offices of the Bureau of Engineering
and the Department of Transportation.
6.
Fire. Incorporate into the building plans the recommendations of the Fire
Department relative to fire safety, which includes the submittal of a plot plan for
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approval by the Fire Department either prior to the recordation of a final map or
the approval of a building permit.
7.
Cable. Make any necessary arrangements with the appropriate cable television
franchise holder to assure that cable television facilities will be installed in City
rights-of-way in the same manner as is required of other facilities, pursuant to
Municipal Code Section 17 .05.N to the satisfaction of the Department of
Telecommunications.
8.
Recreation and Park Fees. Payment of the appropriate recreation and park
fees to the Department of Recreation and Parks.
9.
Lighting. Street lighting facilities shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
Bureau of Street Lighting.
10.
Street Trees. All trees in the public right-of-way shall be provided per the current
Urban Forestry Division standards.
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FINDINGS
General Plan/Charter Findings
1.
General Plan Land Use Designation. The subject property is located within the
area covered by the Sylmar Community Plan, adopted by the City Council on
August 8, 1997 (pursuant to City Plan Case No. CPC 93-0345-CPU, Council File
96-0429). The Plan designates the subject property for Low Residential land use
with the corresponding zones of RE9, RS, R1, and RD6.
The recommended (T)(Q)RS-1 Zone is consistent with the land use designation
on the plan map and is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and
provisions of the General Plan as reflected in the adopted community plan.
· 2.
General Plan Text. The Sylmar Community Plan text includes the following
relevant land use goal, objectives, and policies:
Goal 1:
A safe, secure, and high quality residential environment for all
economic, age, and ethnic segments of the community.
Objective 1-1:
To provide for the preservation of existing and the development
of new housing to meet the diverse economic and physical
needs of the existing residents and projected population of the
Plan area to the year 2010.
Policy 1-1.2:
Protect existing single family residential neighborhoods from
encroachment by higher density residential and other
incompatible uses.
Objective 1-3:
To preserve and enhance the varied and distinct residential
character and integrity of existing single and multi-family
neighborhoods.
Policy 1-3.2:
Consider factors such as neighborhood character and identity,
compatibility of land uses, impacts on livability, impacts on
services and public facilities, and impacts on traffic levels, and
environmental impacts when changes in residential densities
are proposed.
3.
The Transportation Element of the General Plan will not be affected by the
action herein. Moreover, requirements from the Bureau of Engineering on street
dedication and improvements were included in the attached Advisory Agency
action for Tentative Tract No. 68783 all satisfactory to the City Engineer and
consistent with Municipal Code Section 17.05.
4.
The Sewerage Facilities Element of the General Plan will be affected by the
action. However, requirements for construction of sewer facilities to serve the
subject project and complete the City sewer system for the health and safety of
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City inhabitants will assure compliance with the goals of this General Plan
Element.
5.
Street Lights. Any City required installation or upgrading of street lights is
necessary to complete the City street improvement system so as to increase
night safety along the streets which adjoin the subject property.
6.
Zone Change Findings.
a.
Pursuant to Section 12.32.C,7 of the Municipal Code, and based on these
findings, the action is deemed consistent with public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice. The
recommended (T)(Q)RS-1 Zone is consistent with the Sylmar Community
Plan Low Residential Land Use designation which lists RE9, RS, R 1, and
RD6 as corresponding zones.
A change from the current A1-1 and RS-1 Zones to the recommended
(T}(Q)RS-1 Zone will allow the site to be developed in keeping with the
neighborhood character and in keeping with the goals and objectives of
the Community Plan. Approval of four single-family lots and an
accompanying zone change to (T)(Q)RS-1 would be more consistent with
the surrounding zoning, pattern of development, and prevailing setbacks
and yards within the neighborhood. The front yard setback requirement in
the RS Zone is 25 feet, whereas the requirement in the R1 Zone is 20
feet. Four single- family lots and a zone of (T)(Q)RS-1 would better act as
a transition than the R1 Zone, between the RA-1-K zoned properties to the
west and the RS-1 zoned properties to the east, thereby implementing the
Community Plan policy of protecting existing single-family residential
· neighborhoods from encroachment by higher density residential and other
incompatible uses.
b.
7.
The action, as recommended, has been made contingent upon
compliance with the "T" and "Q" conditions imposed herein. Such
limitations are necessary to protect the best interests of and to assure a
development more compatible with surrounding properties, to secure an
appropriate development in harmony with the General Plan, and to
prevent or mitigate the potential adverse environmental effects of the
subject recommended action.
Flood Management. The subject property is located in an area for which a flood
insurance rate has been prepared. The National Flood Insurance Program rate
map, which are a part of the Flood Hazard Management Specific Plan adopted
by the City Council by Ordinance No. 154,405, have been reviewed and it has
been determined that this project is located in Zone C, area of minimal flooding.
CEQA Findings
A Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV-2007 -1523-MND) was prepared for the
proposed project. On the basis of the whole of the record before the lead agency
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including any comments received, the lead agency finds that, with imposition of the
mitigation measures described in the MND, there is no substantial evidence that the
proposed project will have a significant effect on the environment. The attached
Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and
analysis. The records upon which this decision is based are with the Environmental
Review Section of the Planning Department in Room 750, 200 North Spring Street. I
hereby adopt that the Mitigated Negative Declaration, imposed the conditions shown in
that document on this approval.
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PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMUNICATIONS
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Constituent Service Center on March 20, 2008. Testimony was taken from seven
individuals: the applicant's representative, five members of the public, and Council
Office No. 7. Members of the public indicated the presence of heavy traffic on
Gladstone Avenue, overcrowded neighborhood schools, and the desire for a maximum
of two lots on the site. A representative from the Council Office stated that they had not
met with the applicant and requested that the case remain open for one week to allow
the applicant to meet with the Neighborhood Council. In addition, two letters were
received from a resident who requested approval of only two lots, as the area was
already overbuilt and morning and evening rush hour traffic was a problem.
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DEPARTMENT OF
LITY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY PLANNING
CALIFORNIA
EXECUTIVE OFFICES
S. GAIL GOLDBERG, AICP
DIRECTOR
(213) 978-1271
200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 525
Los ANGELES, CA 90012-4801
AND
6262 VAN NUYS BLVD., SUITE 351
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
JOHN M. DUGAN, AICP
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(213) 978-1274
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
JANE ELLISON USHER
PRESIDENT
WILLIAM ROSCHEN
VICE-PRESIDENT
DIEGO CARDOSO
. REGINA M. FREER
ROBIN R. HUGHES
FR. SPENCER T. KEZIOS
CINDY MONTANEZ
MICHAEL K. WOO
EVA YUAN-MCDANIEL
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
(213) 978-1273
ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA
FAX: (213) 978-1275
MAYOR
INFORMATION
(213) 978-1270
www.planning.lacity.org
GABRIELE WILLIAMS
COMMISSION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
(213) 978-1300
Decision Date: April 15, 2008
Appeal End Date: April 25, 2008
Heyla Avalos (A)(O)
13414 Leach Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mark Danielson (E)
Rothman Engineering
28145 Avenue Crocker
Sylmar, CA 91342
RE:
Tentative Tract No.: 68783
Related Case: None
Address: 12980 Gladstone Avenue
Council District: 7
Community Plan: Sylmar
Existing Zone: A1-1
ENV-2007 -1523-MND
In accordance with provisions of Section 17.03 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, the
Advisory Agency approved Tentative Tract No. 68783, located at 12980 N. Gladstone
Avenue for a maximum of four lots as shown on the revised map to be submitted, in the
Sylmar Community Plan. This 'unit density is based on the RS Zone. (The subdivider is
hereby advised that the Municipal Code may not permit this maximum approved density.
Therefore, verification should be obtained from the Department of Building and Safety
which will legally interpret the Zoning Code as it applies to this particular property.) For an
appointment with the Advisory Agency or a City Planner call (213) 978-1330. The Advisory
Agency's approval is subject to the following conditions:
NOTE on clearing conditions: When two or more agencies must clear a condition, subdivider should follow
the sequence indicated in the condition. For the benefit of the applicant, subdivider shall maintain record of all
conditions cleared, including all material supporting clearances and be prepared to present copies of the
clearances to each reviewing agency as may be required by its staff at the time of its review.
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AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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BUREAU OF ENGINEERING - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1.
That a 2-foot wide strip of land be dedicated along Gladstone Avenue adjoining the
subdivision to complete a 32-foot wide half right-of-way dedication in accordance
with Collector Street Standards satisfactory to the City Engineer.
2.
That a 20-foot and variable width strip of land be dedicated along Montero Avenue
adjoining the tract to complete a 60-foot wide public right-of-way all on an alignment
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
3.
That the existing future street easement along Montero Avenue be accepted by a
suitable resolution satisfactory to the City Engineer.
4.
That the Sewerage Facilities Charge required pursuant to Section 64.11.2 of
Municipal Code and outlined under Condition No. S1 (a) not be paid and the
subdivider construct the necessary offsite sewer to serve the tract.
5.
That Board of Public Works approval be obtained, prior to the recordation of the
final map, the removal of any tree in the existing or proposed right-of-way area
associated with improvement requirements outlined herein. The Bureau of Street
Services, Urban Forestry Division, is the lead agency for obtaining Board of Public
Works approval for removal of such trees.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, GRADING DIVISION
6.
That prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, or prior to recordation of the
final map, the subdivider shall make suitable arrangements to assure compliance,
satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety, Grading Division, with all the
requirements and conditions contained in Inter-Departmental Letter dated October
30, 2007, Log No. 58967-01 and attached to the case file for Tract No. 68783.
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY, ZONING DIVISION
7.
That prior to recordation of the final map, the Department of Building and Safety,
Zoning Division shall certify that no Building or Zoning Code violations exist on the
subject site. In addition, the following items shall be satisfied:
a.
The legal description on the submitted map does not match ZIMAS. Please
address the discrepancy.
b.
Approval of zone change is required prior to obtaining clearance from the
Zoning Section.
c.
Specify on the map the lot width of Lot 2.
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d.
Show all street dedication(s) as required by Bureau of Engineering and
provide net lot area after all dedication. "Area" requirements shall be
rechecked as per net lot area after street dedication.
e.
The submitted map does not comply with the minimum lot width, lot area,
and maximum density requirements of the A 1 Zone. Revise the map to
show compliance with the above requirement(s) or obtain approval from the
Department of City Planning.
Notes: Any proposed structures or uses on the site have not been checked for and
shall comply with Building and Zoning Code requirements. Plan check will
be required before any construction, occupancy or change of use.
An appointment is required for the issuance of a clearance letter from the
Department of Building and Safety. The applicant is asked to contact Del
Reyes at (213) 482-6882 to schedule an appointment.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
8.
That prior to recordation of the final map, satisfactory arrangements shall be made
with the Department of Transportation to assure:
a.
A minimum of 20-foot reservoir space be provided between any security
gate(s) and the property line.
b.
Parking stalls shall be designed so that a vehicle is not required to back into
or out of any public street or sidewalk (not applicable when driveways serve
not more than two dwelling units and where the driveway access is to a
street other than a major or secondary highway), LAMC 12.21 A.
c.
A parking area and driveway plan be submitted to the Citywide Planning
Coordination Section of the Department of Transportation for approval prior
to submittal of building permit plans for plan check by the Department of
Building and Safety. Transportation approvals are conducted at 201 N.
Figueroa Street Suite 400, Station 3.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
9.
That prior to the recordation of the final map, a suitable arrangement shall be made
satisfactory to the Fire Department, binding the subdivider and all successors to the
following:
a.
Submittal of plot plans for Fire Department review and approval prior to
recordation of Tract Map Action.
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Access for Fire Department apparatus and personnel to and into all
structures shall be required.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER
10.
Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power (LADWP) for compliance with LADWP's Water System Rules and
requirements. Upon compliance with these conditions and requirements, LADWP's
Water Services Organization will forward the necessary clearances to the Bureau of
Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared at the time the City Engineer
clears Condition No. S-1.(c).)
BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING - SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
11.
Street Lighting clearance for this Street Light Maintenance Assessment District
condition is conducted at 1149 S. Broadway Suite 200. Street Lighting improvement
condition clearance will be conducted at the Bureau of Engineering District office,
see condition S-3. (c).
Prior to the recordation of the final map or issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy
(C of 0), street lighting improvement plans shall be submitted for review and the
owner shall provide a good faith effort via a ballot process for the formation or
annexation of the property within the boundary of the development into a Street
Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.
BUREAU OF SANITATION
12.
Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Bureau of Sanitation, Wastewater
Collection Systems Division for compliance with its sewer system review and
requirements. Upon compliance with its conditions and requirements, the Bureau of
Sanitation, Wastewater Collection Systems Division will forward the necessary
clearances to the Bureau of Engineering. (This condition shall be deemed cleared
at the time the City Engineer clears Condition No. S-1. (d).)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY
13.
That satisfactory arrangements be made in accordance with the requirements of the
Information Technology Agency to assure that cable television facilities will be
installed in the same manner as other required improvements. Refer to the Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.05N. Written evidence of such arrangements
must be submitted to the Information Technology Agency, 200 N. Main Street,
Room 1255, Los Angeles, CA 90012, (213) 473-9973.
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 68783
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DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
14.
That the Quimby fee be based on the RS Zone.
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING.:.SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
15.
Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a
Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a
manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all
successors to the following:
a.
Limit the proposed development to a maximum of four lots with a revised
map to reflect the approval of four lots in accordance with the RS Zone.
b.
Provide a minimum of 2 covered off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Lots with less than 50 feet frontage shall have one guest parking provided on
site.
c.
Note to City Zoning Engineer and Plan Check. The Advisory Agency has
approved the following variations from the Los Angeles Municipal Code as it
applies to this subdivision and the proposed development on the site.
Not Applicable
16.
d.
That prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a minimum 6-foot-high
slumpstone or decorative masonry wall shall be constructed adjacent to
neighboring residences, if no such wall already exists, except in required
front yard.
e.
That a solar access report shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the
Advisory Agency prior to obtaining a grading permit.
f.
That the subdivider consider the use of natural gas and/or solar energy and
consult with the Department of Water and Power and Southern California
Gas Company regarding feasible energy conservation measures.
That prior to the issuance of the building permit or the recordation of the final map, a
copy of the Zone Change Ordinance APCNV-2007-1683-ZC shall be submitted to
the satisfaction of the Advisory Agency. In the event that APCNV-2007-1683-ZC
is not approved, the subdivider shall submit a tract modification.
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES
17.
That prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute a
Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770 and
Exhibit CP-6770. M) in a manner satisfactory to the Planning Department requiring
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the subdivider to identify (a) mitigation monitor(s) who shall provide periodic status
reports on the implementation of mitigation items required by Mitigation Condition
Nos. 18, 19, and SF-2 of the Tract's approval satisfactory to the Advisory Agency.
The mitigation monitor(s) shall be identified as to their areas of responsibility, and
phase of intervention (pre-construction, construction, postconstruction/maintenance)
to ensure continued implementation of the above mentioned mitigation items.
18.
Prior to the recordation of the final map, the subdivider will prepare and execute a
Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a
manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all
successors to the following:
· MM-1.
Grading shall be kept to a minimum.
MM-2.
Natural features, such as prominent knolls or ridge lines, shall be
preserved.
MM-3.
The project shall comply with the City's Hillside Development Guidelines.
MM-4.
Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, so that the
light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties.
MM-5. The plan shall contain measures recommended by the tree expert for the
preservation of as many trees as possible. Mitigation measures such as
replacement by a minimum of 24-inch box trees in the parkway and on the
site, on a 1:1 basis, shall be required for the unavoidable loss of desirable
trees on the site, and to the satisfaction of the Urban Forestry Division of
the Bureau of Street Services and the decision maker.
MM-6.
The genus or genera of the tree(s) shall provide a minimum crown of 30'50'. Please refer to City of Los Angeles Landscape Ordinance (Ord.
No.170,978), Guidelines K- Vehicular Use Areas.
Note: Removal of all trees in the public right-of-way shall require approval
of the Board of Public Works. Contact: Urban Forestry Division at: 213-4855675.
MM-7.
Comply with Mitigation Measures detailed in Tree Report, dated February
20, 2007, by Susan E. McEowen.
MM-8.
The design and construction of the project shall conform to the Uniform
Building Code seismic standards as approved by the Department of
Building and Safety.
MM-9.
Comply with conditions detailed in Department of Building and Safety
Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter dated October 30, 2007.
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MM-1 0. The applicant shall obtain a haul route approval from the Board of Building
& Safety Commissioners for export/import in excess of 1,000 cubic yards.
MM-11. All haul route hours shall be limited to off-peak hours as determined by
Board of Building & Safety Commissioners.
MM-12. The applicant shall provide a staked signage at the site with a minimum of
3-inch lettering containing contact information for the Senior Street Use
Inspector (Department of Public Works), the Senior Grading Inspector
(LADBS) and the hauling or general contractor.
MM-13. The developer shall install appropriate traffic signs around the site to
ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety.
MM-14. LADBS shall require the applicant to have all employees park their
personal vehicles outside of the hillside area and utilize a developersponsored vanpool system for transport to the site.
MM-15. LADBS shall stagger haul trucks based upon a specific area's capacity, as
determined by LADOT, and the amount of soil proposed to be hauled to
minimize cumulative traffic and congestion impacts.
MM-16. The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) shall
recommend to the Building & Safety Commission Office the appropriate
size of trucks allowed for hauling, best .route of travel, the appropriate
number flag people.
MM-17. Trucks having no current hauling activity shall not idle but be turned off.
MM-18. The applicant shall be limited to no more than two trucks at any given time
within the site's staging area.
MM-19. No parking shall be permitted on street during Red Flag Days in
compliance with the "Los Angeles Fire Department Red Flag No Parking"
program.
MM-20. In order to preserve adequate access for emergency vehicles, all
construction material shall be stored on-site and not on the street during
hauling operations.
MM-21. The applicant shall provide a soils and/or geotechnical report to LADBS
(reports needed to be determined by LADBS) for review and approval that
shall include measures to mitigate impacts related to grading.
MM-22. Fences shall be constructed around the site to minimize trespassing,
vandalism, short-cut attractions and attractive nuisances.
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MM-23. Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to treat and
infiltrate the runoff from a storm event producing 3/4 inch of rainfall in a 24
hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall be in accordance with the
Development Best Management Practices Handbook Part B Planning
Activities. A signed certificate from a California licensed civil engineer or
licensed architect that the proposed BMPs meet this numerical threshold
standard is required.
MM-24. Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not exceed
the estimated pre-development rate for developments where the increase
peak stormwater discharge rate will result in increased potential for
downstream erosion.
MM-25. Concentrate or cluster development on portions of a site while leaving the
remaining land in a natural undisturbed condition.
MM-26. Limit clearing and grading of native vegetation at the project site to the
minimum needed to build lots, allow access, and provide fire protection.
MM-27. Maximize trees and other vegetation at each site by planting additional
vegetation, clustering tree areas, and promoting the use of native and/or
drought tolerant plants.
MM-28. Cut and fill slopes in designated hillside areas shall be planted and irrigated
to prevent erosion, reduce run-off velocities and to provide long-term
stabilization of soil. Plant materials include: grass, shrubs, vines, ground
covers, and trees.
MM-29. Incorporate appropriate erosion control and drainage devices, such as
interceptor terraces, berms, vee-channels, and inlet and outlet structures,
as specified by Section 91.7013 of the Building Code. Protect outlets of
culverts, conduits or channels from erosion by discharge velocities by
installing a rock outlet protection. Rock outlet protection is a physical devise
composed of rock, grouted riprap, or concrete rubble placed at the outlet of
a pipe. Install sediment traps below the pipe outlet. Inspect, repair, and
maintain the outlet protection after each significant rain.
MM-30. Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from the
Bureau of Sanitation.
MM-31. All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must be
stenciled with prohibitive language (such as NO DUMPING - DRAINS TO
OCEAN) and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal dumping.
MM-32. Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which prohibit illegal
dumping, must be posted at public access points along channels and
creeks within the project area.
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MM-33. Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained.
MM-34. Materials with the potential to contaminate stormwater must be: (1) placed
in an enclosure such as, but not limited to, a cabinet, shed, or similar
structure that prevent contact with runoff spillage to the stormwater
conveyance system; or (2) protected by secondary containment structures
such as berms, dikes, or curbs.
·MM-35. The storage area must be paved and sufficiently impervious to contain
leaks and spills.
MM-36. The storage area must have a roof or awning to minimize collection of
stormwater within the secondary containment area.
MM-37. The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant and
agreement (Planning Department General form CP-6770) satisfactory to
the Planning Department binding the owners to post construction
maintenance on the structural BMPs in accordance with the Standard
Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan and or per manufacturer's instructions.
MM-38. The following recommendations of the Fire Department relative to fire
safety shall be incorporated into the building plans, which includes the
submittal of a plot plan for approval by the Fire Department either prior to
the recordation of a final map or the approval of a building permit. The plot
plan shall include the following minimum design features: fire lanes, where
required, shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width; all structures must be
within 300 feet of an approved fire hydrant, and entrances to any dwelling
unit or guest room shall not be more than 150 feet in distance in horizontal
travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved street or approved fire
lane.
19.
Construction Mitigation Conditions - Prior to the issuance of a grading or building
permit. or the recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall prepare and execute
a Covenant and Agreement (Planning Department General Form CP-6770) in a
manner satisfactory to the Planning Department, binding the subdivider and all
successors to the following:
CM-1 That a sign be required on site clearly stating a contact/complaint telephone
number that provides contact to a live voice, not a recording or voice mail,
during all hours of construction, the construction site address, and the tract
map number. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO POST THE SIGN 7 DAYS
BEFORE CONSTRUCTION IS TO BEGIN.
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Locate the sign in a conspicuous place on the subject site or
structure (if developed) so that it can be easily read by the public.
The sign must be sturdily attached to a wooden post if it will be freestanding.
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Regardless of who posts the site, it is always the responsibility of
thE? applicant to assure that the notice is firmly attached, legible, and
remains in that condition throughout the entire construction period.
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If the case involves more than one street frontage, post a sign on
each street frontage involved. If a site exceeds five (5) acres in
size, a separate notice of posting will be required for each five (5)
acres or portion thereof. Each sign must be posted in a prominent
location.
CM-2.
All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least
twice daily during excavation and construction, and temporary dust covers
shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule
403. Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50 percent.
CM-3.
The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area sufficiently
dampened to control dust caused by construction and hauling, and at all
times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.
CM-4.
All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate
means to prevent spillage and dust.
CM-5.
All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or
securely covered to prevent excessive amount of dust.
CM-6.
All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued
during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as to prevent
excessive amounts of dust.
CM-7.
General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so
as to minimize exhaust emissions.
CM-8.
The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No.
144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the
emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses unless
technically infeasible.
CM-9.
Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00am to
6:00pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday.
CM-10. Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid
operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously.
CM-11. The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with stateof-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices.
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CM-12. The project sponsor shall comply with the Noise Insulation Standards of
Title 24 of the California Code Regulations, which insure an acceptable
interior noise environment.
CM-13. Sediment carries with it other work-site pollutants such as pesticides,
cleaning solvents, cement wash, asphalt, and car fluids that are toxic to
sea life.
CM-14. All waste shall be disposed of properly. Use appropriately labeled recycling
bins to recycle construction materials including: solvents, water-based
paints, vehicle fluids, broken asphalt and concrete, wood, and vegetation.
Non recyclable materials/wastes shall be taken to an appropriate landfill.
Toxic wastes must be discarded at a licensed regulated disposal site.
CM-15. Leaks, drips and spills shall be cleaned up immediately to prevent
contaminated soil on paved surfaces that can be washed away into the
storm drains.
CM-16. Pavement shall not be hosed down at material spills. Dry cleanup methods
shall be used whenever possible.
CM-17. Dumpsters shall be covered and maintained. Uncovered dumpsters shall
be placed under a roof or be covered with tarps or plastic sheeting.
CM-18. Gravel approaches shall be used where truck traffic is frequent to reduce
soil compaction and the tracking of sediment into streets shall be limited.
CM-19. All vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, and washing shall be conducted
away from storm drains. All major repairs shall be conducted off-site. Drip
pans or drop clothes shall be used to catch drips and spills.
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING-STANDARD SINGLE-FAMILY CONDITIONS
SF-1. That approval o(this tract constitutes approval of model home uses, including a
sales office and off-street parking. If models are constructed under this tract
approval, the following conditions shall apply:
1.
Prior to recordation of the final map, the subdivider shall submit a plot plan
for approval by the Division of Land Section of the Department of City
Planning showing the location of the model dwellings, sales office and offstreet parking. The sales office must be within one of the model buildings.
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All other conditions applying to Model Dwellings under Section 12.22A, 10
and 11 and Section 17.05 0 of the Code shall be fully complied with
satisfactory to the Department of Building and Safety.
SF-2. That a landscape plan, prepared by a licensed landscape architect, be submitted to
and approved by the Advisory Agency in accordance with CP-6730 prior to
obtaining any grading or building permits before the recordation of the final map.
The landscape plan shall identify tree replacement on a 1:1 basis by a minimum of
24-inch box trees for the unavoidable loss of desirable trees on the site.
In the event the subdivider decides not to request a permit before the recordation of
the final map, a covenant and agreement satisfactory to the Advisory Agency
guaranteeing the submission of such plan before obtaining any permit shall be
recorded.
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING- STANDARD CONDITIONS
S-1.
(a)
That the sewerage facilities charge be deposited prior to recordation of the
final map over all of the tract in conformance with Section 64.11.2 of the
Municipal Code.
(b)
That survey boundary monuments be established in the field in a manner
satisfactory to the City Engineer and located within the California Coordinate
System prior to recordation of the final map. Any alternative measure
approved by the City Engineer would require prior submission of complete
field notes in support of the boundary survey.
(c)
That satisfactory arrangements be made with both the Water System and the
Power System of the Department of Water and Power with respect to water
mains, fire hydrants, service connections and public utility easements.
(d)
That any necessary sewer, street, drainage and street lighting easements be
dedicated. In the event it is necessary to obtain off-site easements by
separate instruments, records of the Bureau of Right-of-Way and Land shall
verify that such easements have been obtained. The above requirements do
not apply to easements of off-site sewers to be provided by the City.
(e)
That drainage matters be taken care of satisfactory to the City Engineer.
(f)
That satisfactory street, sewer and drainage plans and profiles as required,
together with a lot grading plan of the tract and any necessary topography of
adjoining areas be submitted to the City Engineer.
(g)
That any required slope easements be dedicated by the final map.
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(h)
That each lot in the tract comply with the width and area requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance.
(i)
That 1-foot future streets and/or alleys be shown along the outside of
incomplete public dedications and across the termini of all dedications
abutting unsubdivided property. The 1-foot dedications on the map shall
include a restriction against their use of access purposes until such time as
they are accepted for public use.
G)
That any 1-foot future street and/or alley adjoining the tract be dedicated for
public use by the tract, or that a suitable resolution of acceptance be
transmitted to the City Council with the final map.
(k)
That no public street grade exceed 15%.
(I)
That any necessary additional street dedications be provided to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
That the following provisions be accomplished in conformity with the improvements
constructed herein:
(a)
Survey monuments shall be placed and permanently referenced to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. A set of approved field notes shall be
furnished, or such work shall be suitably guaranteed, except where the
setting of boundary monuments requires that other procedures be followed.
(b)
Make satisfactory arrangements with the Department of Traffic with respect
to street name, warning, regulatory and guide signs.
(c)
All grading done on private property outside the tract boundaries in
connection with public improvements shall be performed within dedicated
slope easements or by grants of satisfactory rights of entry by the affected
property owners.
(d)
All improvements within public streets, private street, alleys and easements
shall be constructed under permit in conformity with plans and specifications
approved by the Bureau of Engineering.
(e)
Any required bonded sewer fees shall be paid prior to recordation of the final
map.
That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation of the
final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed:
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(a)
Construct on-site sewers to serve the tract as determined by the City
Engineer.
(b)
Construct any necessary drainage facilities.
(c)
Install street lighting facilities to serve the tract as required by the Bureau of
Street Lighting.
(1 ).
Construct one (1) new street light on Gladstone Avenue.
Notes:
The quantity of street lights identified may be modified slightly during the plan
check process based on illumination calculations and equipment selection.
Conditions set: 1) in compliance with a Specific Plan, 2) by LA DOT, or 3) by
other legal instrument excluding the Bureau of Engineering condition S-3 (i),
requiring an improvement that will change the geometries of the public
roadway or driveway apron may require additional or the reconstruction of
street lighting improvements as part of that condition.
(d)
Plant street trees and remove any existing trees within dedicated streets or
proposed dedicated streets as required by the Street Tree Division of the
Bureau of Street Maintenance. All street tree planting's shall be brought up to
current standards. When the City has previously been paid for tree planting,
the subdivider or contractor shall notify the Street Tree Division ((213) 4855675) upon completion of construction to expedite tree planting.
(e)
Repair or replace any off-grade or broken curb, gutter and sidewalk
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
(f)
Construct access ramps for the handicapped as required by the City
Engineer.
(g)
Close any unused driveways satisfactory to the City Engineer.
h)
Construct any necessary additional street improvements to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
(i)
That the following improvements be either constructed prior to recordation of
the final map or that the construction be suitably guaranteed:
a)
Improve Montero Avenue being dedicated and adjoining the
subdivision by the construction of the following:
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(1)
A concrete curb, a concrete gutter, and a 5.5-foot concrete
sidewalk adjacent to the property line and landscaping of the
parkway. The front of the new sidewalk shall match to the
existing sidewalk with the back of the new walk to be at the
new property line ..
(2)
Suitable surfacing to join the existing pavement and to
complete a 36-foot roadway (18-foot wide half roadway).
(3)
Any necessary removal and reconstruction of existing
improvements.
(4)
The necessary transitions to join the existing improvements all
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
b)
Improve Gladstone Avenue adjoining the tract by the construction of a
5-foot concrete sidewalk including any necessary removal and
reconstruction of existing improvements satisfactory to the City
Engineer.
c)
Construct the necessary off-site and on-site mainline sewers
satisfactory to the City Engineer.
NOTES:
The Advisory Agency approval is the maximum number of units permitted under the tract
action. However the existing or proposed zoning may not permit this number of units.
Any removal of the existing street trees shall require Board of Public Works approval.
Satisfactory arrangements shall be made with the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, Power System, to pay for removal, relocation, replacement or adjustment of power
facilities due to this development. The subdivider must make arrangements for the
underground installation of all new utility lines in conformance with Section 17 .05N of the
Los Angeles Municipal Code.
The final map must record within 36 months of this approval, unless a time extension is
granted before the end of such period.
The Advisory Agency hereby finds that this tract conforms to the California Water Code, as
required by the Subdivision Map Act.
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No building permit will be issued until the subdivider has secured a certification from the
Housing Authority that the development complies with the requirements for low-and
moderate-income housing, per Section 12.39-A of the LAMC.
The subdivider should consult the Department of Water and Power to obtain energy saving
design features which can be incorporated into the final building plans for the subject
development. As part of the Total Energy Management Program of the Department of
Water and Power, this no-cost consultation service will be provided to the subdivider upon
his request.
FINDINGS OF FACT (C.EQA)
The Environmental Staff Advisory Committee issued Mitigated Negative Declaration ENV2007 -1523-MND on January 2, 2008. The Committee found that potential negative impact
could occur from the project's implementation due to:
existing ambient air pollution levels
potential loss of significant trees
illumination from the project site
noise from the site
potential seismic activity
marginal fire protection facilities
lack of open space.
The Deputy Advisory Agency, certifies that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-20071523-MND reflects the independent judgement of the lead agency and determined that this
project would not have a significant effect upon the environment provided the potential
impacts identified above are mitigated to a less than significant level through
implementation of Condition Nos. 18, 19, and SF-2 of the Tract's approval. Other identified
potential impacts not mitigated by these conditions are mandatorily subject to existing City
ordinances, (Sewer Ordinance, Grading Ordinance, Flood Plain Management Specific
Plan, Xeriscape Ordinance, etc.) which are specifically intended to mitigate such potential
impacts on all projects.
In accordance with Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code (AB3180), the Deputy
Advisory Agency has assured that the above identified mitigation measures will be
implemented by requiring reporting and monitoring as specified in Condition No. 17.
Furthermore, the Advisory Agency hereby finds that modification(s) to and/or correction(s)
of specific mitigation measures have been required in order to assure appropriate and
adequate mitigation of potential environmental impacts of the proposed use of this
subdivision.
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FINDINGS OF FACT (SUBDIVISION MAP ACT)
In connection with the approval of Tentative Tract No. 68783 the Advisory Agency of the
City of Los Angeles, pursuant to Sections 66473.1, 66474.60, .61 and .63 of the State of
California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act), makes the prescribed findings as
follows:
(a)
THE PROPOSED MAP WILL BE/IS CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL
AND SPECIFIC PLANS.
The Sylmar Community Plan designates the project site for Low Residential use
with the corresponding zones of RE9, RS, R1, and RD6. Approval of a
development for four single-family lots is consistent with the land use designation
and the Community Plan.
(b)
THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ARE
CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS.
The adopted Sylmar Community Plan designates the subject property for Low
Residential land use with the corresponding zones of RE9, RS, R 1, and RD6. The
property contains approximately 1.11 net acre (48,216.2 net square feet) and is
presently zoned A1-1 and RS-1. Approval of four single-family lots is allowable
under the recommended zone change to (T)(Q)RS-1 and meets and implements
the following goal, objectives, and policies of the Sylmar Community Plan:
Goal 1:
A safe, secure, and high quality residential environment for all economic,
age, and ethnic segments of the community.
Objective 1-1 :
To provide for the preservation of existing and the
development of new housing to meet the diverse
economic and physical needs of the existing residents
and projected population of the Plan area to the year
2010.
Policy 1-1.2: Protect existing single family residential
neighborhoods from encroachment by
higher density residential and other
incompatible uses.
Objective 1-3:
To preserve and enhance the varied and distinct
residential character and integrity of existing single and
multi-family neighborhoods.
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Policy 1-3.2: Consider factors such as neighborhood
character and identity, compatibility of
land uses, impacts on livability, impacts
on services and public facilities, and
on
traffic
levels,
and
impacts
environmental impacts when changes in
residential densities are proposed.
The site is not subject to the Specific Plan for the Management of Flood Hazards
(floodways, floodplains, mud prone areas, coastal high-hazard and flood-related
erosion hazard areas).
Therefore, as conditioned, the proposed tract map is consistent with the intent and
purpose of the applicable General and Specific Plans.
(c)
THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED TYPE OF
DEVELOPMENT.
The area is developed with single-family dwellings and the proposed project does
not deviate from this. The project is located within a Fault Area identified by the
State of California Special Studies Zones. According to the geologic-seismic report,
approved by the Department of Building and Safety, Grading Division, no evidence
of active fault rupture was found on the site. The report concludes that the site is
free from active fault rupture or unstable ground.
(d)
THE SITE IS PHYSICALLY SUITABLE FOR THE PROPOSED DENSITY OF
DEVELOPMENT.
The development of this tract is an infill of an otherwise single-family residential
neighborhood. The existing zoning on the project site is A1-1 and RS-1. The
adjoining properties to the north and south are zoned (T)RS-1/A1-1 with
surrounding properties zoned RA-1-K and RS-1. The applicant has requested
approval for six single-family lots with a zone change to R1-1. Although, the
proposed six lots meet the minimum 7,500 square feet lot area requirement of the
RS Zone, the lot widths are below the minimum 60-foot requirement, hence the
need for a zone change to R1.
Approval of four single-family lots and an accompanying zone change to (T)(Q)RS-1
would be more consistent with the surrounding zoning, pattern of development, and
prevailing setbacks and yards within the neighborhood. Four single-family lots and
a zone of (T)(Q)RS-1 would better act as a transition than the R1 Zone, between the
RA-1-K zoned properties to the west and the RS-1 zoned properties to the east,
thereby implementing the Community Plan policy of protecting existing single family
residential neighborhoods from encroachment by higher density residential and
other incompatible uses.
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The site is level and is not located in a slope stability study area, or high erosion
hazard area.
The soils and geology reports for the proposed subdivision were found to be
adequate by the Grading Division of the Department of Building and Safety. The
project is located within a fault area. According to the Geologic-Seismic Report, no
evidence of active fault rupture was found on the site. The Department of Building
and Safety, Grading Division, has conditionally approved the tract map.
(e)
THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE OR
SUBSTANTIALLY AND AVOIDABLY INJURE FISH OR WILDLIFE OR THEIR
HABITAT.
The Deputy Advisory Agency, certifies that Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV2007-1523-MND reflects the independent judgement of the lead agency and
determined that this project would not have a significant effect upon the
environment provided the potential impacts identified above are miti_gated to a less
than significant level through implementation of Condition Nos. 18, 19, and SF-2 of
the Tract's approval. Other identified potential impacts not mitigated by these
conditions are mandatorily subject to existing City ordinances, (Sewer Ordinance,
Grading Ordinance, Flood Plain Management Specific Plan, Xeriscape Ordinance,
etc.) which are specifically intended to mitigate such potential impacts on all
projects.
(f)
THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE SERIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEMS.
There appear to be no potential public health problems caused by the design or
improvement of the proposed subdivision.
The development is required to be connected to the City's sanitary sewer system,
where the sewage will be directed to the LA Hyperion Treatment Plant, which is
currently being upgraded to meet Statewide ocean discharge standards. The
Bureau of Engineering has reported that the proposed subdivision does not violate
the existing California Water Code because the subdivision will be connected to the
public sewer system and will have only a minor incremental impact on the quality of
the effluent from the Hyperion Treatment Plant.
(g)
THE DESIGN OF THE SUBDIVISION AND THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH EASEMENTS ACQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC AT
LARGE FOR ACCESS THROUGH OR USE OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION.
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No such easements are known to exist. Needed public access for roads and utilities
will be acquired by the City prior to recordation of the proposed tract.
(h)
THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION WILL PROVIDE, TO THE
EXTENT FEASIBLE, FOR FUTURE PASSIVE OR NATURAL HEATING OR
COOLING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SUBDIVISION. (REF. SECTION 66473.1)
1).
In assessing the feasibility of passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities in the proposed subdivision design, the applicant has prepared
and submitted materials which consider the local climate, contours,
configuration of the parcel(s) to be subdivided and other design and
improvement requirements.
2).
Providing for passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities will not result
in reducing allowable densities or the percentage of a lot which may be
occupied by a building or structure under applicable planning and zoning in
effect at the time the tentative map was filed.
3).
The lot layout of the subdivision has taken into consideration the maximizing
of the north/south orientation.
4).
The topography of the site has been considered in the maximization of
passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities.
5).
In addition, prior to obtaining a building permit, the subdivider shall consider
building construction techniques, such as overhanging eaves, location of
windows, insulation, exhaust fans; planting of trees for shade purposes and
the height of the buildings on the site in relation to adjacent development.
These findings shall apply to both the tentative and final maps for Tract No. 68783.
S. Gail Goldberg, AICP
Advisory Agency
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Deputy Advisory Agency
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Note: If you wish to file an appeal, it must be filed within 10 calendar days from the
decision date as noted in this letter. For an appeal to be valid to the City Planning
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Commission, it must be accepted as complete by the City Planning Department and
appeal fees paid, prior to expiration of the above 10-day time limit. Such appeal
must be submitted on Master Appeal Form No. CP-7769 at the Department's Public
Offices, located at:
Figueroa Plaza
201 N. Figueroa St,. 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.482.7077
Marvin Braude San Fernando
Valley Constituent Service Center
6262 Van Nuys 81., Room 251
Van Nuys, CA 91401
818.374.5050
Forms are also available on-line at www.lacity.org/pln.
The time in which a party may seek judicial review of this determination is governed
by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. Under that provision, a
petitioner may seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, only if the petition for writ of mandate
pursuant to that section is filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the City's decision becomes final.
If you have any questions, please call Subdivision staff at (213) 978-1330.
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PROJECT LOCATION
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Tentative Tract and Zone Change to R1-1 associated with development of a vacant Jot into six, individual single-family dwellings, on a
48,261 square-foot site within the A1-1 and RS-1 zones. A protected on-site tree exists and will be maintained with nine non-protected
trees to be removed and 2,700 cubic yards of dirt imported.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT IF OTHER THAN CITY AGENCY
Heyla Avalos
13414 Leach Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
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FINDING:
The City Planning Department of the City of Los Angeles has Proposed that a mitigated negative declaration be adopted for
this project because the mitigation measure(s) outlined on the attached page(s) will reduce any potential significant adverse
effects to a level of insignificance
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SEE ATTACHED SHEET(S) FOR ANY MITIGATION MEASURES IMPOSED.
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Any written comments received during the public review period are attached together with the response of the Lead City
Agency. The project decision-make may adopt the mitigated negative declariation, amend it, or require preparation of an EIR.
Any changes made should be supported by substantial evidence in the record and appropriate findings made.
THE INITIAL STUDY PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT IS ATTACHED.
NAME OF PERSON PREPARING THIS FORM
TITLE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
TANNER BLACKMAN
CITY PLANNING ASSISTANT
(213) 978-1353
ADDRESS
SIGNATURE (Official)
200 N. SPRING STREET, 7th FLOOR
LOS ANGELES,.CA. 90012
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Aesthetics (light)
Environmental impacts to the adjacent residential properties may result-due to excessive illumination on the project site.
However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance by the following measure:
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Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, so that the ·light source cannot be seen from adjacent
residential properties.
Tree Reriu>val (Non-P~otected Trees)
Environmental imp01cts from project implementation may result due to the loss of significant trees on the site. However, the
potential impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance by the following measures:
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The plan shall contain measures·recommended by the tree expert for the preservation of as many trees as possible.
Mitigation measures such as replacement by a minimum of 24-inch box trees in the parkway and on the site, on a
1:1 basis, shall be required for the unavoidable Joss of desirable trees on the site, and to the satisfaction of the Urban
Forestry Division of the Bureau of Street Services and the decision maker.
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The genus or genera of the tree(s) shall provide a minimum crown of 30'- 50'. Please refer to City of Los Angeles
Landscape Ordinance (Ord. No.170,978), Guidelines K- Vehicular Use Areas.
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Note: RemovC:!I of all trees in the public right-of-way shall require approval of the Board of Public Works. Contact:
Urban Forestry Division at 213-485-5675.
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Comply with Mitigation Measures detailed in Tree Report, dated February 20, 2007, by Susan E. McEowen.
Seismic
Environmental impacts may result to the safety of future occupants due to the project's location in an area of potential
seismic activity. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a level of insignificance by the following measure:
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The design and construction of the project shall conform to the Uniform Building Code seismic standards as
approved by the Department of Building and Safety.
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Comply with conditions detailed in Department of Building and Safety Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter
dated October 30, 2007.
Erosion/Grading/Short-Term Construction Impacts
Short-term air quality and noise impacts may result from the construction of the proposed project. However, these impacts
can be mitigated to a level of insignificance by the following measures:
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Air Quality
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All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least twice daily during excavation and construction,
and temporary dust covers shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule 403. Wetting
could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50 percent.
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The owner or contractor shall keep the construction area suffiCiently dampened to control dust caused by
construction and hauling, and at all times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.
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All loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate means to prevent spillage and dust.
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All materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amount
of dust.
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All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater
than 15 mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of.dust.
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General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.
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The project shall coinply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No. 144,331 and 161,574, and any
subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses
unless technically infeasible.
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Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00
am to 6:00 pm on Saturday.
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Construdion and demolition activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of equipment
simultaneously.
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The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with state-of-the-art noise shielding and muffling
devices.
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The project sponsor shall comply with the Noise Insulation Standards of Title 24 of the California Code Regulations,
which insure an acceptable interior noise environment.
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Sediment carries with it other work-site pollutants such as pesticides, cleaning solvents, cement wash, asphalt, and
car fluids that are toxic to sea life.
All waste shall be disposed of properly. Use appropriately labeled recycling bins to recycle construction materials
including: solvents, water-based paints, vehicle fluids, broken asphalt and concrete, woo~, and vegetation. Non
recyclable materials/wastes shall be taken to an appropriate landfill. Toxic wastes must be discarded at a licensed
regulated disposal site.
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Leaks, drips and spills shall be cleaned up immediately to prevent contaminated soil on paved surfaces that can be
washed away_ into the storm \:!rains.
Pavement shall not be hosed down at material spills. Dry cleanup methods shall be used whenever possible.
Dumpsters shall be covered and maintained. Uncovered <;tumpsters shall be placed under a roof or be covered with
tarps or plastic sheeting.
Gravel approaches shall be used where truck traffic is frequent to reduce soil compaction and the tracking of
sediment into streets shall be limited.
All vehicle/equipment maintenance, repair, and washing shall be conducted away from storm dr.ains. All major repairs
shall be conducted off-site. Drip pans or drop clothes shall be used to catch drips and spills.
Comply with conditions in Department of Building and Safety Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter dated
October 30,2007.
Hillside Mitigation Measures
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Environmental impacts may result from the project's hauling operations and shall be reduced to a less than significant level
by the implementation of the following mitigation measures:
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The applicant shall obtain a haul route approval from the Board of Building & Safety Commissioners for export/import
in excess of 1,000 cubic yards.
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All haul route hours shall be limited to off-peak hours as determined by Board of Building & Safety Commissioners.
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The applicant shall provide a staked signage at the site with a minimum of 3-inch lettering containing contact
information for the Senior Street Use Inspector (Department of Public Works), the Senior Grading Inspector (LADBS)
and the hauling or general contractor.
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The developer shall install appropriate traffic signs around the site to ensure pedestrian and vehicle safety.
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LADBS shall require the applicant to have all employees park their personal vehicles outside of the. hillside area and
utilize a developer-sponsored vanpool system for transport to the site.
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LADBS shall stagger haul trucks based upon a specific area's capacity, as determined by LADOT, and the amount of
soil proposed to be hauled to minimize cumulative traffic and congestion impacts.
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The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) shall recommend to the Building & Safety
Commission Office the appropriate size of trucks allowed for hauling, best route of travel, the appropriate number
flag people.
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Trucks having no current hauling activity shall not idle but be. turned off.
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The applicant shall be limited to no more than two trucks at any given time within the site's staging area.
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No parking shall be permitted on street during Red Flag Days in compliance with the "Los Angeles Fire Department
Red Flag No Parking" program.
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In order to preserve adequate access for emergency vehicles, an construction material shall be stored on-site and
not,on the street during hauling operations.
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The applicant shall provide a soils and/or geotechnical report to LADBS (reports needed to be determined by
LADBS) for review and approval that sfiall include measures to mitigate impacts.related to grading.
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Fences shall be constructed around the site to minimize trespassing, vandalism, short-cut attractions and attractive
nuisances.
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Single Family/Multi Family Hillside Dwelling
Environmental impacts may result from erosion of sloped hillsides carrying sediments into the stormwater drainage
channels. However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance by incorporating stormwater pollution
control measures. Ordinance No. 172,176 and Ordinance No. 173,494 specify Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution
Control which requires the application of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Chapter IX, Division 70 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code addresses grading, excavations, and fills. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) approved by Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, including the
following: (A copy of the SUSMP can be downloaded at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb4/).
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Environmental impacts may result from erosion of sloped hillsides carr}'ing sediments into the stormwater drainage
channels. However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance by incorporating stormwater pollution
control·measures. Ordinance No. 172,176 and Ordinance No. 173,494 specify Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution
Control which requires the ~pplic~ti\)n of Best Management Practices (BMPs j. Chapt~r IX, Division 70 of the Los Angeles
Municipal Code l)!ddresses grading; excavations, and fills. Applicants must meet the ,requirements of the Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) approved by Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, including the
following: (A copy of th!'! SUSMP can be downloaded af: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb41).
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Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to treat and infiltrate the runoff from a storm event
producing 3/4 inch of.rainfall in a 24 hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall be in accordance with the
Development Best Management Practices H;mdbook Part B Planning Activities. A signed certificate from a California
licensed civil engineer or licensed architect that the proposed BMPs meet this numerical threshold standard is
required.
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Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not exceed the estimated pre-development rate for
developments where the increase peak stonnwater discharge rate will result in increased potential for downstream
erosion.
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Concentrate or cluster development on portions of a site while leaving the remaining land in a natural undisturbed
condition.
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Limit clearing and grading of native vegetation at the project site to the minimum needed to build lots, allow access,
and provide fire protection.
.Maximize trees and other vegetation at each site by planting additional vegetation, clustering tree areas, and
promoting the use of native and/or drought tolerant plants.
Promote natural vegetation by using parking lot islands and other landscaped areas.
Preserve riparian areas and wetlands.
Cut and fill slopes in designated hillside areas shall be planted and irrigated to prevent erosion, reduce run-off
velocities and to provide long-term stabilization of soil. Plant materials include: grass, shrubs, vines, ground covers,
and trees.
Incorporate appropriate erosion control and drainage devices, such as interceptor terraces, berms, vee-channels,
and inlet and outlet structures, as specified by Section 91.7013 of the Building Code. Protect outlets of culverts,
conduits or channels from erosion by discharge velocities by installing a rock outlet protection. Rock outlet protection
is a physical devise composed of rock, grouted riprap, or concrete rubble placed at the outlet of a pipe. Install
sediment traps below the pipe outlet Inspect, repair, and maintain the outlet protection after each significant rain.
Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from the Bureau of Sanitation.
All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must be stenciled with prohibitive language (such as
NO DUMPING- DRAINS TO OCEAN) and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal dumping.
Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which prohibit illegal dumping, must be posted at public
access points along channels and creeks within the project area.
Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained.
Materials with the potential to contaminate stormwater must be: (1) placed in an enclosure such as, but not limited
to, a cabinet, shed, or similar structure that prevent contact with runoff spillage to the stormwater conveyance
system; or (2) protected by secondary containment structures such as berms, dikes, or curbs.
The storage area must be paved and sufficiently impervious to contain leaks and spills.
The storage area must have a roof or awning to minimize collection of stormwater within the secondary containment
area.
The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant and agreement (Planning Department General
form CP-6770) satisfactory to the Planning Department binding the owners to post construction maintenance on the
structural BMPs in accordance with the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan and or per manufacturer's
instructions.
Comply with conditions in Department of Building and Safety Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter dated
October 30, 2007.
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Public Services (Fire)
Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to the location of the project in an area having marginal
fire protection facilities. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a level of insignificance by the following measure:
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XVII d.
The following recommendations of the Fire Department relath,te to fire safety shall be incorporated into the building
plans, which includes the submittal of a plot plan for approval by the Fire Department either prior to the rt?cordation of
a final map or the approval of a building permit. The plot plan shall include the following minimum design features:
fire lanes, where required, shall be a minimum of 20 f«?et in width; all structures must be within 300 feet of an
approved fire hydrant, and entrances to any dwelling unit or guest room shall nQt be more than 150 feet in distance
.)n horizontal travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved street or approved fire lane.
Recreation (Increase .Demand For Parks Or Recreational Facilities)
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Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to insufficient parks and/or recreational facilities.
However, .the potential impact will be .mitigated by the following measure:
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Per Section 17. 12-A of the LA Municipal Code, the applicant shall pay the applicable Quimby fees for the
construction of condominiums, or Recreation and Park fees for construction of apartment buildings.
End
The conditions outlined in this proposed mitigated negative declaration which are not already required by law shall be
required as condition{s) of approval by the oecision-making body except as noted on the face page of this document.
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Therefore, it,is concluded that no significant impacts are apparent which might result from this project's
implementation.
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CITY OF LOS ANGELES
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
ROOM 395, CITY HALL
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALiTY ACT
INITIAL STUDY
and CHECKLIST
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(CEQA Guidelines Section 15063)
LEAD CITY AGENCY:
LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: LOS ANGELES CITY
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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ENVIRONMENTAL CASE:
TT-68783
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PREVIOUS ACTIONS CASE NO.:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
TENTATIVE TRACT
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CD 7- RICHARD ALARCON
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Does NOT have significant changes from previous actions.
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Tentative Tract and Zone Change to R1-1 associated with development of a vacant lot into six, individual single-family dwellings, on a
48,261 square-foot site within the A1-1 and RS-1 zones. A protected on-site tree exists and will be maintained with nine non-protected
trees to be removed and _2,700 cubic yards of dirt imported.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS:
The subject site is a level (less than 10% sloping), rectangular-shaped, corner site fronting on the northeasterly side of Gladstone
Avenue and the southwesterly side of Montero Avenue (approximate frontage: 150 feet on Gladstone Ave and 156 feet on Montero
Ave),within the Sylmar Community Plan area.
The subject site is bounded by Gladstone to the southwest, Montero Ave to the northeast, and residential uses to the northwest and
southeast.
The subject site is not within a flood zone, coastal zone, landslide zone, liquefaction zone, methane hazard zone, inundation zone,
tsunami hazard area, very high fire hazard severity zone, or Fire Districts No. 1 and 2. The site is within a hillside grading zone,
Alquist-Priolo zone, and high wind velocity area, within a fault zone. Additionally, the subject site is located in the Los Angeles State
Enterprise Zone (ZI-2374), subject to the Sylmar Plan footnotes and not eligible for a 35% density bonus. There are no schools or
parks within 500 feet of the site.
All land use and zoning within a 500 foot radius ofthe subject site are residential (zoned A1-1, RS-1, RA-1-K, (T)RS-1/A1-1, and
(T)(Q)R1-1/A1-1). Residential uses within the radial area front along Gladstone Ave, Gridley St, Montero Ave, Wheeler Ave, Grade
Ave, and Femmont St The Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210)is within 1000 feet, to the southwest of the subject property.
The subject site is comprised of three unimproved, record lots, totaling 48,261 square feet. 11 trees exist on site (two protected Oaks
to remain and nine unprotected Eucalyptus and P~lm):
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12980 N GLADSTONE AVENUE; SYLMAR
COMMUNITY PLAN AREA:
SYLMAR
STATUS:
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ALLOWED BY ZONING:
EXISTING ZONING:
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Determination (To Be Completed By Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
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I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find that although the p·roposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a
significant effect in this case because revisions on the project have been made by or agreed to by the project
proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.
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I find the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated"
impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1} has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2} has been addressed by mitigation measures based on 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.
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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.
Signature
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Evaluation Of Environmental Impacts:
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2.
3.
4.
5.
A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information
sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the
referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project
falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as
well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants based on a project-specific
screening analysis).
All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as
project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate
whether the impact is potentially significant, less that significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant
Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially
Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
"Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of a mitigation
measure has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to "Less Than Signifu::ant Impact.'' The lead agency must
describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation
measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analysis," cross referenced).
Earlier analysis must be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been
adequately analyzed irian earlier EIR, or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3}(D}. In this case, a brief discussion should
identify the following:
a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately
analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the
mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address
site-specific conditions for the project.
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Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g.,
general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate,
include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated
7. Supporting Information Sources: A sources list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be
cited in the discussion.
8. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally
address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects In whichever format is selected.
9. The explanation of each issue should identify:
a. The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b. The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.
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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.
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AESTHETICS
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
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GEOLOGY AND SOILS
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MATERIALS
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QUALITY
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INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST
(TobecompletedbytheLeadcityAsency)
Background
PROPONENT NAME:
Heyla Avalos
APPLICANT ADDRESS:
13414 Leach Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
AGENCY REQUIRING CHECKLIST:
DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING
PROPOSAL NAME (if Applicable):
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SIGNIFICANCE
PHONE NUMBER:
(818) 481-6236
DATE SUBMITTED:
03/29/2007
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I. AESTHETICS
a. HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON A SCENIC VISTA?
Less than
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LIMITED TO, TREES, ROCK OUTCROPPINGS, AND HISTORIC
BUILDINGS, OR OTHER LOCALLY RECOGNIZED DESIRABLE AESTHETIC
NATURAL FEATURE WITHIN A CITY-DESIGNATED SCENIC HIGHWAY?
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c. SUBSTANTIALLY DEGRADE THE EXISTING VISUAL CHARACTER OR
QUALITY OF THE SITE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS?
d. CREATE A NEW SOURCE OF SUBSTANTIAL LIGHT OR GLARE WHICH
WOULD ADVERSELY
OR NIGHTTIME
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a. CONVERT PRIME FARMLAND, UNIQUE FARMLAND, OR FARMLAND OF
STATEWIDE IMPORTANCE, AS SHOWN ON THE MAPS PREPARED
PURSUANT TO THE FARMLAND MAPPING AND MONITORING PROGRAM
OF THE CALIFORNIA RESOURCES AGENCY, TO NON-AGRICULTURAL
USE?
b. CONFLICT THE EXISTING ZONING FOR AGRICULTURAL USE, OR A
WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT?
c. INVOLVE OTHER CHANGES IN THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT WHICH,
DUE TO THEIR LOCATION OR NATURE, COULD RESULT IN
CONVERSION OF FARMLAND, TO NON-AGRICULTURAL USE?
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a. CONFLICT WITH OR OBSTRUCT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCAQMD
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SUBSTANTIALLY TO AN EXISTING OR PROJECTED AIR QUALITY
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c. RESULT IN A CUMULATIVELY CONSIDERABLE NET INCREASE OF ANY
CRITERIA POLLUTANT FOR WHICH THE AIR BASIN IS
NON-ATTAINMENT (OZONE, CARBON MONOXIDE, & PM 10) UNDER AN
FEDERAL OR STATE AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD?
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CONCENTRATIONS?
e. CREATE OBJECTIONABLE ODORS AFFECTING A SUBSTANTIAL
NUMBER OF PEOPLE?
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a. HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT, EITHER DIRECTLY OR
THROUGH HABITAT MODIFICATION, ON ANY SPECIES IDENTIFIED AS A
CANDIDATE, SENSITIVE, OR SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES IN LOCAL OR
REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, OR REGULATIONS BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE
SERVICE?
b. HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON ANY RIPARIAN HABITAT
OR OTHER SENSITIVE NATURAL COMMUNITY IDENTIFIED IN THE CITY
OR REGIONAL PLANS, POLICIES, REGULATIONS BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME OR U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE
SERVICE?
c. HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON FEDERALLY PROTECTED
WETLANDS AS DEFINED BY SECTION 404 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MARSH VERNAL POOL, COASTAL,
ETC.) THROUGH DIRECT REMOVAL, FILLING, HYDROLOGICAL
INTERRUPTION, OR OTHER MEANS?
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RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES OR WITH
ESTABLISHED NATIVE RESIDENT OR MIGRATORY WILDLIFE
CORRIDORS, OR IMPEDE THE USE OF NATIVE WILDLIFE NURSERY
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, SUCH AS TREE PRESERVATION POLICY OR
ORDINANCE (E.G., OAK TREES OR CALIFORNIA WALNUT
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OR OTHER APPROVED LOCAL, REGIONAL, OR STATE HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN?
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V. CULTURAL
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-... ·--. RESOURCES
.. ---- ··- --- -··· -- ..... -- ---· ·-·· -·· ... . ·--- ·-- ·-- ..
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a. CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN SIGNIFICANCE OF A
RESOURCE
AS DEFINED IN...STATE CEQA
15064.5? ...
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.. HISTORICAL
·-. . ·.. -·
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-· ···b. CAUSE A SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE CHANGE IN SIGNIFICANCE OF AN
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA 15064.5?
.. -- ···-·-···--·-- .. ----·····-- .. ----·- ... ·--- .. .. -- ..........
·-·· -. --- .. . ··--·-·- -·· .. ··-··-···- .. ··-- .. . - ··--···· -·· .... ··--·-·· ··--········-·-- . ·- ·-··-····-·· ·- -·· .. ---· -···-- -· .. c. DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY DESTROY A UNIQUE PALEONTOLOGICAL
RESOURCE OR SITE OR UNIQUE
GEOLOGIC FEATURE?
........ ···----·· ---- ······. .... - .... -· -- ... ·-·-· .. -·-·--··-----·--- -······" .•. . ·····-· ..... ··---- - .. -····-·-·-··--···· ---· .....
. .... -···· --··--·-·· ----··-· ········· .... -· ....
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d. DISTURB ANY HUMAN REMAINS, INCLUDING THOSE INTERRED
..../'
OUTSIDE OF FORMAL CEMETERIES?
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...... ........ -. .. ' ...... .._.
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-- -·· - -·. --- ---·· ....... ·-------· --· ·····- .... -··. ·- .... -· . -· ......
VI.
GEOLOGY AND
SOILS
.... ····------- - -- ---·-- ................... ·- . . ··--·- ....... ... .... . ----- ··- -····--· ......... -· ...... --··· -··· .......... --- ---------· ......... -·--. ·----- .. ·-·- ·-·- .. .....-.-- ............... -- ... .. .. :
a. EXPOSURE OF PEOPLE OR STRUCTURES TO POTENTIAL
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF LOSS,
INJURY OR DEATH INVOLVING: RUPTURE OF A KNOWN EARTHQUAKE
FAULT, AS DELINEATED ON THE MOST RECENT ALQUIST-PRIOLO
EARTHQUAKE FAULT ZONING MAP ISSUED BY THE STATE GEOLOGIST
FOR THE AREA OR BASED ON OTHER SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE OF A
KNOWN FAULT? REFER TO DIVISION OF MINES AND GEOLOGY
PUBLICATION
42.
........ ....... -·-··· .. ... ! --· .. ......... ·-·--- ·--- .. ---·····-·-· ····-· ·-· ......... ----. --···--·-. ---·-· .. ......... ..
... ...SPECIAL
..
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·-·-b. EXPOSURE OF PEOPLE OR STRUCTURES TO POTENTIAL
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF LOSS,
INJURY OR DEATH INVOLVING : STRONG
SEISMIC..GROUND SHAKING?
..
.. . -- ..... .....
·-·- ..........
··-c. EXPOSURE OF PEOPLE OR STRUCTURES TO POTENTIAL
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF LOSS,
INJURY OR DEATH INVOLVING: SEISMIC-RELATED GROUND FAILURE,
INCLUDING LIQUEFACTION?
................... . ....... .......... _ ... . ..... .... .... . .. ..
' ..........
.. .... ..... ..
. - -··
- -- ---· ··- .. -·· . . "-· ...... - . ........ ··-·· ·-·· ----- ... .. . . . .......
d. EXPOSURE OF PEOPLE OR STRUCTURES TO POTENTIAL
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS, INCLUDING THE RISK OF LOSS,
INJURY
OR DEATH
INVOLVING: LANDSLIDES?
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. ...... ·- ......... ··-·. ·---·. - ... - ....
.. .... .......... ... ·- -·· . ··- ---· ......... -· ·............. ... l
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-· ..... ... ..... ... ..
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e. RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL SOIL EROSION OR THE LOSS OF TOPSOIL?
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f. BE LOCATED ON A GEOLOGIC UNIT OR SOIL THAT IS UNSTABLE, OR
THAT WOULD BECOME UNSTABLE AS A RESULT OF THE PROJECT,
AND POTENTIAL RESULT IN ON- OR OFF-SITE LANDSLIDE, LATERAL
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g. BE LOCATED ON EXPANSIVE SOIL, AS DEFINED IN TABLE 18-1-B .OF
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (19~4), CREATING SUBSTANTIAL RISKS
TO LIFE OR PROPERTY?
-·
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...
.
h. HAVE SOILS INCAPABLE OF ADEQUATELY SUPPORTING THE USE OF
SEPTIC TANKS ORALTERNATIVE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
WHERE SEWERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE
WATER?
....
..
. ......
..... .
. ... ....
. ·- ............
VII. HAZARDS
AND
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS
..
a. CREATE A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC OR THE
ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE ROUTINE TRANSPORT, USE, OR
DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS?
....
..
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b. CREATE A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC OR THE
ENVIRONMENT THROUGH REASONABLY FORESEEABLE UPSET AND
ACCIDENT CONDITIONS INVOLVING THE RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS INTO THE ENVIRONMENT?
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c. EMIT HAZARDOUS EMISSIONS OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS OR ACUTELY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SUBSTANCES, OR WASTE WITHIN
ONE-QUARTER MILE OF AN EXISTING OR PROPOSED SCHOOL?
··- --.!..· .. ----- ·-··. -- -- ... - ------ --- •...• -· ---- -· ..... ---···-··. --- -··- -- ····- ··-·. ·-- •...•.•.. -... ---- .•.. .. • •..•••.. - -. -.... -· •. ------· - ••.•.
d. BE LOCATED ON A SITE WHICH IS INCLUDED ON A LIST OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SITES COMPILED PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65962.5 AND, AS A RESULT, WOULD IT
CREATE A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD TO THE PUBLIC OR THE
.
ENVIRONMENT?
e. FOR A PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN AN AIRPORT LAND USE PLAN OR,
WHERE SUCH A PLAN HAS NOT BEEN ADOPTED, WITHIN TWO MILES
OF A PUBLIC AIRPORT OR PUBLIC USE AIRPORT, WOULD THE
PROJECT RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD FOR PEOPLE RESIDING OR
WORKING IN THE PROJECT AREA?
f. FOR A PROJECT WITHIN THE VICINITY OF A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP,
WOULD THE PROJECT RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE
PEOPLE RESIDING OR WORKING IN THE AREA?
g~
y
. --······ ·-· • . .. ----- -· - ..•
iMPAIR"IMPLEMiiNTATION"OF"'OR"'PHYfiiCALLY INTERFERE WiTii"AN.
ADOPTED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN OR EMERGENCY
EVACUATION PLAN?
h. EXPOSE PEOPLE OR STRUCTURES TO A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS,
INJURY OR DEATH INVOLVING WILDLAND FIRES, INCLUDING WHERE
WILDLANDS ARE ADJACENT TO URBANIZED AREAS OR WHERE
RESIDENCES
ARE
INTERMIXED WITH
WILDLANDS?
.. - .
. - .... -... ···-·--· . - ... ---- ........ -· . VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
a. VIOLATE ANY WATER QUALITY STANDARDS OR WASTE DISCHARGE
REQUIREMENTS?
b. SUBSTANTIALLY DEPLETE GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES OR INTERFERE
WITH GROUNDWATER RECHARGE SUCH THAT THERE WOULD BE A
NET DEFICIT IN AQUIFER VOLUME OR A LOWERING OF THE LOCAL
GROUNDWATER TABLE LEVEL (E.G., THE PRODUCTION RATE OF
PRE-EXISTING NEARBY WELLS WOULD DROP TO A LEVEL WHICH
WOULD NOT SUPPORT EXISTING LAND USES OR PLANNED LAND
_. u.s~s F~R WI:JIC.~ P~f{-~l_"f.S HAYE_ ~~~N G~~!E.D_p ·- . _ ... ... .. ____ ... _
c. SUBSTANT,ALLY ALTER THE EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERN OF THE
SITE OR.AREA, INCLUDING THROUGH THE ALTERATION OF THE
COURSE OF A STREAM OR RIVER, IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD
RESULT IN SUBSTANTIAL EROSION OR SILTATION ON- OR OFF-SITE?
d. SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER THE EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERN OF THE
SITE OR AREA, INCLUDING THROUGH THE ALTERATION OF THE
COURSE OF A STREAM OR RIVER, OR SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE
RATE OR AMOUNT OF SURFACE RUNOFF IN AN MANNER WHICH
WOULD RESULT IN FLOODING ON- OR OFF SITE?
e. CREAT,E OR CONTRIBUTE RUNOFF WATER WHICH WOULD EXCEED
THE CAPACITY OF EXISTING OR PLANNED STORMWATER DRAINAGE
SYSTEMS OR PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF
POLLUTED RUNOFF?
f. OTHERWISE SUBSTANTIALLY DEGRADE WATER QUALITY?
g. PLACE HOUSING WITHIN A 100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN AS MAPPED PN
FEDERAL FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY OR FLOOD INSURANCE RATE
MAP OR OTHER FLOOD HAZARD DELINEATION MAP?
h. PLACE WITHIN A 100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN STRUCTURES WHICH WOULD
IMPEDE OR REDIRECT FLOOD FLOWS?
i. EXPOSE PEOPLE OR STRUCTURES TO A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LOSS,
INJURY OR DEATH INVOLVING FLOODING, INCLUDING FLOODING AS A
RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF A LEVEE OR DAM?
·····- ..
····-········ ··-. -.
-. ···j. INUNDATION BY SEICHE, TSUNAMI, OR MUDFLOW?
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a. PHYSICALLY DIVIDE AN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY?
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b. CONFLICT WITH APPLICABLE LAND USE PLAN, POLICY OR
REGULATION OF AN AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION OVER THE
PROJECT (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE GENERAL PLAN,
SPECIFIC PLAN, COASTAL PROGRAM, OR ZONING ORDINANCE) .
ADOPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF AVOIDING OR MITIGATING AN
ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECT?
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··...
...... _.... , _______ ,., . ---·· .......... , ....... ,... -· ...... ·- ... I.--······ ............ ····-- ....... ---··, .. ···-·--··· ··-·c. CONFLICT WITH ANY APPLICABLE HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN OR
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X. MINERAL RESOURCES
a. RESULT IN THE LOSS OF AVAILABILITY OF A KNOWN MINERAL
RESOURCE THAT WOULD BE OF VALUE TO THE REGION AND THE
RESIDENTS OF THE STATE?
b. RESULT IN THE LOSS OF AVAILABILITY OF A LOCALLY-IMPORTANT
MINERAL RESOURCE RECOVERY SITE DELINEATED ON A LOCAL
-· GEN_E~~~'!'~~_SP~CIFIC PLAN,_O_~<?Tf1.§R LANt:?U~_E_~LA.N?
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XI. NOISE
·-··- . ·-·· .. ·-····- ··-- .. ....... -- -·-·. . . ... .. . ... -· . -·-··- ...... ···- ··-· . ·-·· . .. . ... ---·-··- .... --··- --·-- ...... - - ····- ··---- --·-· .... ·--- .... ·-··- ....
a. EXPOSURE OF PERSONS TO OR GENERATION OF NOISE IN LEVEL IN
EXCESS OF STANDARDS ESTABLISHED IN THE LOCAL GENERAL PLAN
OR NOISE ORDINANCE, OR APPLICABLE STANDARDS OF OTHER
AGENCIES?
b. EXPOSURE OF PEOPLE TO OR GENERATION OF EXCESSIVE
GROUNDBORNE VIBRATION OR GROUNDBORNE NOISE LEVELS?
c. A SUBSTANTIAL PERMANENT INCREASE IN AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS IN
THE PROJECT VICINITY ABOVE LEVELS EXISTING WITHOUT THE
PROJECT?
d. A SUBSTANTIAL TEMPORARY OR PERIODIC INCREASE IN AMBIENT
NOISE LEVELS IN THE PROJECT VICINITY ABOVE LEVELS EXISTING
WITHOUT THE PROJECT?
e. FOR A PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN AN AIRPORT LAND USE PlAN OR,
WHERE SUCH A PLAN HAS NOT BEEN ADOPTED, WITHIN TWO MILES
OF A PUBLIC AIRPORT OR PUBLIC USE AIRPORT, WOULD THE
PROJECT EXPOSE PEOPLE RESIDING OR WORKING IN THE PROJECT
·AREA
TO EXCESSIVE
NOISE
......... - -... ··-·
-- ·-····LEVELS?
..... ·... ...
·--· ...
f. FOR A PROJECT WITHIN THE VICINITY OF A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP;
WOULD THE PROJECT EXPOSE PEOPLE RESIDING OR WORKING IN
THE PROJECT AREA TO EXCESSIVE NOISE-LEVELS?
XII. POPULATJON AND HOUSING
a. INDUCE SUBSTANTIAL POPULATION GROWTH IN AN AREA EITHER
DIRECTLY (FOR EXAMPLE, BY PROPOSING NEW HOMES AND
BUSINESSES) OR INDIRECTLY (FOR EXAMPLE, THROUGH EXTENSION
.. _ C?~_R._C?.~f:?~OR_OT_H.E~ lf>J~~l:;:!f3Ug:f.IJ.~EF .. _ . . .
.. .. . _ .. _....
b. DISPLACE SUBSTANTIAL NUMBERS OF EXISTING HOUSING
NECESSITATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT HOUSING
ELSEWHERE?
c. DISPLACE SUBSTANTIAL NUMBERS OF PEOPLE NECESSITATING THE
_. ~<?~~"t::f3.1JCT}O_~__OF REPLA(;EMENT HOUSING ELSEWHER~?.
Xlll.
PUBLIC
SERVICES
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a. FIRE PROTECTION?
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b. POLICE PROTECTION?
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c. SCHOOLS?
d. PARKS?
e. OTHER GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES (INCLUDING ROADS)?
. . Y. -··
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f. RESULT IN INADEQUATE PARKING CAPACITY?
g. CONFLICT WITH ADOPTED POLICIES, PLANS, OR PROGRAMS
No impact
v'
v
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v'
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SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION {E.G., BUS TURNOUTS,
BICYCLE RACKS)?
XVI. UTILITIES
a. EXCEED WASTEWATER TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE
APPLICABLE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD?
b. REQUIRE OR RESULT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WATER OR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES OR EXPANSION OF EXISTING
FACILITIES, THE CONSTRUCTION OF WHICH COULD CAUSE
SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS?
c. REQUIRE OR RESULT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW STORMWATER
DRAINAGE FACILITIES OR EXPANSION OF EXISTING FACILITIES, THE
CONSTRUCTION OF WHICH COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS?
d. HAVE SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLIES AVAILABLE TO SERVE THE
PROJECT FROM EXISTING ENTffiEMENTS AND RESOURCE, OR ARE
NEW OR EXPANDED ENTITLEMENTS NEEDED?
e. RESULT IN A DETERMINATION BY THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PROVIDER WHICH SERVES OR MAY SERVE THE PROJECT THAT IT HAS
ADEQUATE CAPACITY TO SERVE THE PROJECTS PROJECTED
DEMAND IN ADDITION TO THE PROVIDERS
f. BE SERVED BY A LANDFILL WITH SUFFICIENT PERMITTED CAPACITY
TO ACCOMMODATE THE PROJECTS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL NEEDS?
g. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL. STATE, AND LOCAL STATUTES AND
REGULATIONS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNifiCA!IICE
a. DOES THE PROJECT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DEGRADE THE
QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE ·
HABITAT OF FISH OR WILDLIFE SPECIES, CAUSE A FISH OR WILDLIFE
POPULATION TO DROP BELOW SELF-l:lUSTAINING LEVELS, THREATEN
TO ELIMINATE A PLANT OR ANIMAL COMMUNITY, REDUCE THE
NUMBER OR RESTRICT THE RANGE OF A RARE OR ENDANGERED
PLANT OR ANIMAL OR ELIMINATE IMPORTANT EXAMPLES OF THE
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significant
impact
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a. WOULD.THE PROJECT INCREASE THE USE OF EXISTING
NEIGHBORHOOD AND REGIONAL PARKS OR OTHER RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES SUCH THAT SUBSTANTIAL PHYSICAL DETERIORATION OF
THE FACILITY WOULD OCCUR OR BE ACCELERATED?
b. DOES THE PROJECT INCLUDE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OR
REQUIRE THE CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION OF RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES WHICH MIGHT HAVE AN ADVERSE PHYSICAL EFFECT ON
THE ENVIRONMENT?
XV. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
a. CAUSE AN INCREASE IN TRAFFIC WHICH IS SUBSTANTIAL IN
RELATION TO THE EXISTING TRAFFIC LOAD AND CAPACITY OF THE
STREET SYSTEM (I.E., RESULT IN A SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN
EITHER THE NUMBER OF VEHICLE TRIPS, THE VOLUME TO RATIO
CAPACITY ON ROADS, OR CONGESTION AT INTERSECTIONS)?
b. EXCEED, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR CUMULATIVELY, A LEVEL OF
SERVICE STANDARD ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR DESIGNATED ROADS OR HIGHWAYS?
c. RESULT IN A CHANGE IN AIR TRAFFIC PATTERNS, INCLUDING ~ITHER
AN INCREASE IN TRAFFIC LEVELS OR A CHANGE IN LOCATION. THAT
RESULTS IN SUBSTANTIAL SAFETY RISKS?
SUBSTANTIALLY
INCREASE HAZARDS TO A DESIGN FEATURE {E.G.,
d.
SHARP CURVES OR DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS) OR INCOMPATIBLE
USES (E.G., FARM EQUIPMENT)?
e. RESULT IN INADEQUATE EMERGENCY ACCESS?
Potentially
significant
unless
mitigation
incorporated
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significant
Potentially
significant
unless
mitigation
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significant
. i'!!Pa._ct_ ___
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MAJOR PERIODS OF CALIFORNIA HISTORY OR PREHISTORY?
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·-···-··--··-··--···--····· ·····-·· ·-··-··-- -··-·· ·-··· ·······-···- ··---····
b. DOES THE PROJECT HAVE IMPACTS WHICH ARE INDIVIDUALLY
LIMITED, BUT CUiy'IULATIVELY CONSIQERABLE? (CUMULATIVEL'(
CONSIDERABLE MEANS THAT THE INCREMENTAL EFFECTS OF AN
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT ARE CONSIDERABLE WHEN VIEWED IN
CONNECTION WiiH THE EFFECTS OF PAST PROJECTS, THE EFFECTS
OF OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS, AND THE EFFECTS OF PROBABLE
_ FIJ!~R_E_J=>~C?_JEC!S).___
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c. DOES THE PROJECT HAVE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT~ WHICH CAUSE
SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS ON HUMAN BEINGS, EITHER .
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY?
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DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Attach additional sheets If necessary)
The Environmental Impact Assessment includes the use of official City of Los Angel!')s and other government source reference
materials related to various environmental impact categories (e.g., Hydrology, Air Quality, Biolqgy, Cultural Resources, etc.). The State
of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology- Seismic Hazard Maps and reports, are used to identify
potential future significant seismic events; including probable magnitudes, liquefaction, and landslide hazards. Based on applicant
information provided in the Master Land Use Application and Environmental Assessment Form, impact evaluations were,l;>ased on .
stated facts contained therein, including but not limited to, reference materials indicated above; field investigation of the project site,
and any other reliable reference materials known at the time.
Project specific impacts were evaluated based on all relevant facts indicated in the Environmental Assessment Form and expressed
through the applicant's project description and supportive materials. Both the Initial Study Checklist and Checklist Explanations, in .
conjunction with the City of Los Angeles's Adopted Thresholds Guide and CEQA Guidelines, were used to reach reasonable
conclusions oli environmental impacts as mandated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The project as identified in the project description may cause potentially significant impacts on the environment without mitigation.
Therefore, this environmental analysis concludes that a Mitigated Negative Declaration shall be issued to avoid and mitigate all
potential adverse impacts on the environment by the imposition of mitigation measures and/or conditions contained and expressed in
this document; the environmental case file known asENV-2007-1523-MND and the associated case(s), TT-68783. Finally, based on
the fact that these impacts can be feasibly mitigated to less than significant, and based on the findings and thresholds for Mandatory
Findings of Significance as described in the California Environmental Quality Act, section 15065, the overall project impact(s) on the
environment (after mitigation) will not:
• Substantially degrade environmental quality.
• Substantially reduce fish or wildlife habitat.
• Cause a fish or wildlife habitat to drop below self sustaining levels.
• Threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community.
• Reduce number, or restrict range of a rare, threatened, or endangered species.
• Eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or prehistory.
• Achieve short-term goals to the disadvantage of long-term goals.
• Result in environmental effects that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable.
• Result in environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings.
APDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All supporting documents and references are contained in the Environmental Case File referenced above and may be viewed in the
EIR Unit, Room 763, City Hall.
For City information. addresses and phone numbers: visit the City's website at http://www.lacity.org ; City Planning - and Zoning
Information Mapping Automated System (ZIMAS) cityplanning.lacity.org/ or EIR Unit, City Hall, 200 N Spring Street, Room 763.
Seismic Hazard Maps- http:/lgmw.consrv.ca.gov/shmp/
Engineeringllnftastructure/Topographic Maps/Parcel Information- http:/lboemaps.eng.ci.la.ca.uslindex01.htm or
City's main website under the heading "Navigate LA".
PREPARED BY:
TITLE:
TELEPHONE NO.:
DATE:
TANNER BLACKMAN
CITY PLANNING ASSISTANT
(213) 978-1353
11/29/2007
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Impact?
Mitigation
Measures
Explanation
APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS !=)(PLANATION TABLE
I. AESTHETICS
a.
NO IMPACT
NO SCENIC VISTAS WILL BE.
IMPACTED.
b.
NO IMPACT
NO RECOGNIZED HISTORICAL OR
CULTURAL RESOURCES EXIST ON
THE SITE AND, THEREFORE, NO
IMPACTS.
c.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
MEASURES WILL BE IN CORPORATED I b1
TO ENSURE THE EXISTING VISUAL
REFER TO MITIGATION MEASURE VI
CHARACTER OF THE SITE IS NOT
B2.
SUBSTANTIALLY DEGRADED AND
REDUCE IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
d.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
POTENTIAL LJGfiTING IMPACTS
CREATED BY THE PROJECT SHALL
BE MITIGATED AS REfERENCED.
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II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
a.
NO IMPACT
REQUESTED ZONE CHANGE TO R1-1
CONFORMS TO LOW RESIDENTIAL
LAND USE DESIGNATION FORTHIS
SITE; NO FARMLAND EXISTS ON-SITE;
NO IMPACTS.
b.
NO IMPACT
REQUESTED ZONE CHANGE TO R1-1
CONFORMS TO LOW RESIDENTIAL
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THIS
SITE; NO FARMLAND EXISTS ON-SITE;
NO IMPACTS.
c.
NO IMPACT
NO IMPACTS RELATED TO OFF-SITE
AGRICULTURAL USES ARE
ANTICIPATED.
Ill. AIR QUALITY
a.
NO IMPACT
THI$ PROJECT WILL NOT CONFLICT
WITH OR OBSTRUCT EITHER PLAN ..
b.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
IVIEASUR.ES SHALL BE
INCORPOAATED TO TO MITIGATE .
ANY POTENTIAL AND TEMPORARY
IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
c.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
REFER TO MITIGATION MEASURE VI
CONSTRUCTION PHASE MAY
INCREASE EXISTING BASIN-WIDE AIR B2.
QUALITY VIOLATIONS; HOWEVER,
THESE IMPACTS WILL BE MITIGATED
TO A LESS Tl-fAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF
PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES.
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REFER TO MITIGATION MEASURE VI
8'2.
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d.
THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE HAS
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
. THE POTENTIAL TO TEMPORARILY
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
CAUSE AIR QUALITY IMPACTS TO
SENSITIVE RECEPTORS ON THE
SUBJECT SITE AND ANDJACENT
RESIDENTIAL USES;
IMPLEMENTATION OF REFERENCED
MITIGATION MEASURES WILL
REDUCE IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
e.
NO IMPACT
REFER TO MITIGATION MEASURE VI
B2.
NO OBJECTIONABLE ODORS ARE
ANTICIPATED FROM THE PROJECT.
IV. BIOLOGICAL· RESOURCES
a.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
THE PROJECT WILL BE REVIEWED BY
THE ~TATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF
FISH AND GAME AND U.S. FISH,
WILDLIFE SERVICE, AND AGENCIES
HAVING JURISDICTION TO ENSURE
THAT APPLICABLE SPECIES ARE NOT
SUBSTANTIALLYADVERSELY
IMPACTED.
b.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
THE PROJECT WILL BE REVIEWED BY
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF
FISH AND GAME AND U.S. FISH,
WILDLIFE SERVICE, AND AGENCIES
HAVING JURISDICTION TO ENSURE
THAT ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO THEIR
REVIEW RELATED TO POTENTIAL
IMPACTS ARE FULLY ADDRESSED.
c.
NO IMPACT
THE SITE DOES NOT CONTAIN
WETLANDS; NO IMPACT.
d.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT WILL BE REVIEWED BY
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF
FISH AND GAME AND U.S. FISH,
WILDLIFE SERVICE, AND AGENCIES ·
HAVING JURISDICTION TO VERIFY
THAT ANY POTENTIAL WILDLIFE
CORRIDORS ARE NOT
SUBSTANTIALLY IMPACTED WITHOUT
MITIGATION ..
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e.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
APPLICANT SHALL INCORPOAATE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF TREE
REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2007,
PREPARED BY SUSAN E. MCEOWEN,
TO REDUCE IMPACTS TO A LESS
THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL.
f.
NO IMPACT
NO IMPACTS TO ANY INDICATED
PLANS ARE ANTICIPATED.
IVf
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
a.
NO IMPACT
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NO IMPACTS TO HISTORIC
RESOURCES ARE ANTICIPATED.
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Impact?
b.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
THE APPLICANT SHALL ABIDE BY
CURRENT LAW IF ARCHAELOGICAL
RESOURCES ARE DISCOVERED
DURING CONSTRUCTION.
c.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
THE APPLICANT SHALL ABIDE BY
CURRENT LAW IF PALEONTOLOGICAL
RESOURCE;S ARE DISCOVERED
DURING CONSTRUCTION.
d.
NO IMPACT
NO HUMAN REMAINS ARE
ANTICIPATED TO EXIST AT THE SITE.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
a.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
THE SITE IS LOCATED IN AN
ALQUIST-PRIOLO ZONE;
REFERENCED MITIGATION
MEASURES SHALL APPLY TO
REDUCE IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
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b.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
THE SUBJECT SITE IS WITHIJ'J A
FAULT ZONE; THE REFERENCED
MITIGATION MEASURES SHALL
APPLY TO REDUCE POTI:NITAL
IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL ..
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c.
NO IMPACT
THE SUBJECT SITE IS NOT LOCATED
IN A LIQUEFACTION ZONE; NO
IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
d.
NO IMPACT
THE SUBJECT SITE IS NOT WITHIN A
LANDSLIDE AREA; NO IMPACTS ARE
ANTICIPATED.
e.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
SUBJECT SITE IS WITHIN HILLSIDE
GRADING ZONI: AND APF'LICANT
PROPOSES GRADING 2700 CUBIC
YARDS OF DIRT AND IMPORTING 950
CUBIC.YARDS OF DIRT; THE
REFERERENCED MITIGATION
MEASURES SHALL APPLY TO
REDUCE IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
f.
NO IMPACT
THE SUBJECT SITE IS NOT LOCATED
WITHIN A LANDSLIDE AREA; NO
IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
g.
NO IMPACT
THE SUBJECT SITE DOES NOT
CONTAIN EXPANSIVE SOILS; NO
IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
h. NO IMPACT
VI b2, VIe
NO SEPTIC TANKS ARE PROPOSED,
THEREFORE, NO IMPACTS.
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
a.
NO IMPACT
ENV-2007 -1523-MND
NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ARE
PROPOSED FOR ROUTINE
TRANSPORT, USE, OR DISPOSAL AS
PART OF THIS PROJECT.
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b.
NO IMPACT
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED
CONCERNING THREATS FROM
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ON-SITE;.
c.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT IS NOT LOCATED
WITHIN 500 FEET OF A SCHOOL; NO
IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
d.
NO IMPACT
THE SITE IS NOT LOCATED ON THE
LIST OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
SITE;S; NO IMPACT.
e.
NO IMPACT
THE SITE IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN AN
AIRPORT LAND USE PLAN,
THEREFORE, NO IMPACTS.
f.
NO IMPACT
THE SITE IS NOT LOCATED NEAR A
PRIVATE AIRST~IP, THEREFORE, NO
IMPACTS.
g.
NO IMPACT
THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS
PERMITTED IN THE ZONE AND DOES
NOT SEEM TO IMPAIR
IMPLEME;NTATION OF OR INTERFERE
WITH AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE OR
EVACUATION PLAN; NO IMPACT
WOULD RESULT.
h.
NO IMPACT
THE SUBJECT SITE IS NOT WITHIN A
HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE;
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
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VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
a.
NO IMPACT
THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO
VIOLATE ANY WATER QUALITY OR
WATER DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS.
b.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT SHOULD NOT DEPLETE
GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES OR
INTERFERE WITH GROUNDWATER
RECHARGE; THE PROJECT WILL
CONTINUE TO BE SUPPLIED WITH
WATER BY LA DWP.
c.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
THE ~ESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WILL ADD IMPERVIOUS SURFACES IN
A HILLSIDE GRADING AREA, THOUGH
THE INCREASE WILL NOT BE
SIGNIFrCANT; ADDITIONALLY,
IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION
MEASURE VIII C1 WILL FURTHER
REDUCE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF
OFF-SITE RUNOFF.
d.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WILL ADD IMPERVIOUS SURFACES IN
A HILLSIDE GRADING AREA, THOUGH
THE INCREASE WILL NOT BE
SIGNIFICANT; ADDITIONALLY,
IMPLEMENTATION OF MITIGATION
MEASURE VIII C1 WILL FURTHER
REDUCE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF
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Mitigation
Measures
Explanation
OFF-SITE RUNOFF.
e.
NO IMPACT
THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WILL ADD IMPERVIOUS SURFACES IN
AN ENVIRONMENTALL SENSITIVE
AREA. IMPLEMENTATION OF
ABOVE-REFERENCED MITIGATION
MEASURES WILL REDUCE POTENTIAL
IMPACTS OF' OFF-SITE RUN OFF.
f.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
IN ORDER TO REDUCE POTENTIAL
IMPACTS TO WATER QUALITY.
RESULTING FROM THIS PROJECT,
THE REFERENCED MITIGATION
MEASURES SHALL BE IMPOSED TO
LOWER IMPACTS TO A LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT LEVEL.
g.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECt IS NOT LOCATED IN A
100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN; NO IMPACT.
h.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT IS NOT LOCATED IN A
FJ,.OOP PLAIN; NO' IMPACT.
i.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT IS NOT LOCATED IN A
DAM INUNDATION ZONE; NO IMPACTS
ARE ANTICIPATED.
j.
NO IMPACT
THE SUBJECT SITE IS NOT LOCATED
WITHIN A COASTAL ZONE.
VIII c1
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING
a.
NO IMPACT
I
THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL
PROJECT WILL NOT DIVIDE AN
ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY; NO
IMPACT.
b.
NO IMPACT
THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL
CREATE .SIX NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLINGS AND IS COMPATIBLE
WITH THE LOW RESIDENTIAL LAND
USE DESIGNATION AND THE LAMC;
NO IMPACTS WILL RESULT.
c.
NO IMPACT
NO CONFLICTS WITH REFERENCED
PLANS ARE ANTICIPATED.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES
a.
NO IMPACt
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED, AS
THE SITE IS NOT LOCATED IN A
KNOWN AREA OF MINERAL
RESOURCES.
b.
NO IMPACT
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED, AS
THE SITE .IS. NOT LOCATED IN A
KNOWN AREA OF MINERAL
RESOURCES.
XI. NOISE
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.Impact?
a.
NO IMPACT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT
WILL BE TYPICAL OF ADJACENT
SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURES IN THE
VICINITY AND IS NOT ANTICIPATED
TO RESULT IN EXCESSIVE NOISE
LEVELS; NO IMPACT.
b.
NO IMPACT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT
WILL BE TYPICAL OF SINGLE-FAMILY
STRUCTURES IN THE VICINITY;
EXCESSIVE GROUNDBORNE
VIBRATIONS OR NOISE LEVELS ARE
NOT ANTICIPATED.
c.. NO IMPACT
PERMANENT SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
IN AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS TO THE
ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIEs ARE NOT ANTIQIPATED.
d.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
OBSERVATION OF MITIGATION
MEASURE VI 82 WILL REDUCE ANY
POTENTIAL TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION NOISE IMPACTS TO
A LESS THAN SIGNIFIANT LEVEL
e.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT IS NOT LOCATED
WITHIN AN AIRPORT LAND USE PLAN,
THEREFORE,NOIMPACTSARE
ANTICIPATED.
f.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT IS NOT LOCATED NEAR
A PRIVATE AIRSTRIP, THEREFORE,
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED.
REFER TO MITIGATION MEASURE VI
82.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
a.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT PROPOSES THE
CREATION OF SIX·SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLINGS; NO IMPACTS ARE
ANTICIPATED.
b.
NO IMPACT
THE PR.OJECT PROPOSES THE
CREATION OF SIX SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLINGS; NO IMPACTS ARE
ANTICIPATED,
NO, IMPACT
NO PEOPLE WILL BE DISPLACED.
c.
XIII~
a.
b.
PUBLIC SERVICES ·
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MITIGATION INCORPORATED
THE L.A. FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL
REVIEW THE PROJECT AND II'!/IPOSE
ANY NECESSARY MITIGATION
MEASURES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
FIRE PROTECTION AND REDUCE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS TO A
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT LEVEL
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
IMPACTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND
POLICE RESPONSE ARE CONSIDERED
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT.
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c.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
..
d.
NO IMPACT
e.
NO IMPACT
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Mitigation
Measures
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SIX
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AT THIS
SITE WILL PLACE CREATE THAN
SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON EXISTING
SCHOOLS IN THE AREA.
MATTERS RELATED TO AN INCREASE
IN THE USE OF PARKS IS
CONSIDERED NO IMPACT.
NO IMPACTS ARE ANTICIPATED IN
MATTERS RELATING TO THIS
CATEGORY.
XIV. RECREATION
a.
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS
MlTIGATION INCORPORATED
MATIERS RELATED TO AN INCREASE XIV a
IN THE USE OF_PARKS IS
CONSIDERED NO IMPACT.
b.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT WILL NOT RESULT IN.
THE CONSTRUCTION OR EXf?ANSiON
OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
XV. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
a.
NO IMPACT
IMPACTS RELATED TO AN INCREASE
IN TRAFFIC ARE CONSIDERED NO
IMPACT.
b.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT WILL NOT
SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE
LEVEL OF SERVICE ON THE
SURROUNDING STREETS.
c.
NO IMPACT
NO CHANGE IN AIR TRAFFIC
PATTERNS WILL RESULT.
d.
NO IMPACT
THE .PROJECT DOES NOT REACH A
THRESHOLD THAT WOULD REQUIRE
REVIEW BY LADOT; NO IMPACTS ARE
ANTICIPATED.
e.
NO IMPACT
POTENTIAL IMPACTS RELATED TO
EMERGENCY SERVICE ARE
CONSIDERED LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANT..
f.
NO IMPACT
PARKING CAPACITY WILL NOT BE
IMPACTED.
g.
NO IMPACT
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION
POLICIES, PLANS, AND PROGRAMS
WILL NOT BE IMPACTED.
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XVI. UTILITIES
a.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT"IMPACT
ENV-2007-1523-Iv.lND
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
BASED UPON THE ESTIMATED
OUTPUT OF GALLONS OF
WASTEWATER PER DAY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF
LOS ANGELES' CURRENT CAPACITY.
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Impact?
b.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
BASED UPON THE ESTIMATED
OUTPUT OF THE PROPOSED SITE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF
LOS ANGELES' CURRENT CAPACITY.
c.
NO IMPACT
THE PROJECT WILL NOT REQUIRE
THE CONSTRUCTION OR EXPANSION
OF EXISTING STORMWATER
DRAINAGE FACILITIES, THEREFORE,
NO IMPACT.
d.
LES$ THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
BASED UPON THE ESTIMATED
OUTPUT OF THE PROPOSED SITE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY OF
LOS ANGELES' CURRENT CAPACITY.
e.
NO IMPACT
THE ESTIMATED OUTPUT OF THE
PROPOSED SITE \lvJLL NOT BE
SUBSTANTIAL TO IMPACT THE CITY
OF LOS ANGELES' CURRENT
CAPACITY.
f.
NO IMPACT
NO IMPACTS RELATED TO SOLID
WASTE; AS THE PROJECT .PROPOSES
SIX SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES,
RECYCLING AUTOMATICALLY
APPLIES.
g.
NO IMPACT
NO IMPACTS RELATED TO SOLID
WASTE ARE ANTICIPATED.
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XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
b.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
c.
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
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THIS PROJECT DOES NOT HAVE THE
POTENTIAL TO DEGRADE THE
QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT,
SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE THE
HABITAT OF FISH OR WILDLIFE
SPECIES, OR THREATEN TO
ELIMINATE A PLANT OR ANIMAL
COMMUNITY WITH APPLICAIION OF
THE ABOVE-REFERENCED
. IYI!TIGATION MEA::>l!.RJ;S.
THE CUMULATiVE IMPACTS
ASSOCIATEO WITH THE PR.OPOSED
PROJECT WILL RESULT IN A LESS
THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WITH THE
INCORPORATION OF THE ATTACHED
MITIGATION MEASURES.
,.
AFTER IMPLEMENTATIION OF
MITIGATION MEASURES, THE
PROPOSED PROJECT DOES NOT
HAVE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS TO
HUMAN BEINGS.
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