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PC RES 2017-047 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-47 A RESOLUTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND MINOR GRADING PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,917FT2 MANUFACTURED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, A 600FT2 DETACHED GARAGE, A WATER STORAGE TANK, AND 50YD3 OF GRADING TO ACCOMMODATE THE IMPROVEMENTS AT 48 CINNAMON LANE (CASE NO. ZON2016-00401). WHEREAS, Andrea Joannou is the property owner of 40 Cherryhill Lane, which was originally developed with a 1,538ft2 single-family residence and garage; and, WHEREAS, Andrea Joannou is also the property owner of a vacant lot at 48 Cinnamon Lane (Lot 12, Block 3, Tract 14195); and, WHEREAS, the residential improvements on 40 Cherryhill Lane moved several hundred feet away from its original location to a City owned property due to the Portuguese Bend Landslide; and, WHEREAS, on or about November 16, 2012, the City filed a lawsuit captioned People of the State of California, et al. v. Andrea Joannou, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court case no. BC495866 in which the property owner filed a cross-complaint seeking relief; and, WHEREAS, the City claimed in the lawsuit that the improvements on 40 Cherryhill lot constituted a nuisance that the property owner had the obligation to abate; and, WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014, the property owner and the City executed a Settlement Agreement, settling all claims, which allowed the property owner to replace a house that was previously located on 40 Cherryhill lot or to build a house on 48 Cinnamon Lane; and, WHERES, on August 29, 2016, the Director of Community Development ("Director") granted an approval for a Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit, allowing the property owner to submit the appropriate Planning applications for the placement of a manufactured home, detached garage, and a detached horse corral on the vacant lot at 48 Cinnamon Lane; and, WHEREAS, on February 28, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution Nos. 2017-08 and 2017-09, certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving a Site Plan Review and Grading Permit to allow the placement of a new manufactured residence consisting of a 1,917ft2 single-story manufactured home, a 600ft2 detached 3-car garage, a water storage tank, and 50yd3 of grading to accommodate the proposed improvements on property located at 48 Cinnamon Lane; and, WHEREAS, on March 15, 2017, a timely appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was filed by a group of residents based on, among other things, the argument that City's Municipal Code did not have an exception category that allowed the development of the Cinnamon Lot. As a result of the appeal, the Director determined that the Exception Category B used to approve the Applicant's LME Permit was not the appropriate category and that a new category should be adopted by City Council to reflect the Settlement Agreement; and, P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 1 of 8 WHEREAS, on August 1, 2017, City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider adding a new exception category to Section 15.20.040 of the Municipal Code, and after considering evidence including testimony from City Staff and all interested parties regarding the proposed Code amendment, introduced an ordinance amending the Municipal Code. On August 15, 2017, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 597 to establish Landslide Moratorium Exception Category "'U" to allow residential development consistent with the Settlement Agreement on 48 Cinnamon Lane; and, WHEREAS, on October 30, 2017, the Director of Community Development issued a Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit authorizing the Applicant to submit the appropriate planning applications for the placement of a manufactured home, detached garage, and a detached horse corral on the Cinnamon Lot; and, WHEREAS, on November 16, 2017, notice of the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and the proposed Site Plan Review and Minor Grading Permit was sent to all property owners within 500' of the subject site and appropriate public agencies for a comment period exceeding 20-days, commencing on November 16, 2017 and concluding on December 12, 2017. The public notice was published on the same day in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval for the Site Plan Review and Minor Grading Permit would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment, provided appropriate mitigation measures are imposed on the project. Thus, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and notice thereof was given in the manner required by law; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 12, 2017, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Planning Commission has independently reviewed and considered the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the public comments upon it, and other evidence and finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in the manner required by law, and there is no substantial evidence with the imposed mitigation measures, that the approval of Case No. ZON2016-00401 (Site Plan Review, Minor Grading Permit and Environmental Assessment) would result in a significant adverse effect upon the environment. Section 2: There are no sensitive natural habitat areas on the subject site and, therefore, the proposed project will have no individual or cumulative adverse impacts upon resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the State Fish and Game Code. Section 3: With the imposition of the following mitigation measures that address impacts upon aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology/soils, hazards/hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, utilities/service systems in the community and as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring Program, Exhibit "B", which is attached P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 2 of 8 hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, the proposed project's potential significant impacts will be reduced below a level of significance: AES-1. The exterior lighting for the proposed residences shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.56.030 (Outdoor Lighting for Residential Uses) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. Prior to the issuance of building permits, all residential lighting shall be fully shielded, and no outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source is directed toward or results in direct illumination of a parcel of property or properties other than that upon which such light source is physically located. AQ-1. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, storage piles and unpaved disturbed areas shall be continuously stabilized or covered when material is not being added to or removed from the pile. AQ-2. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, measures shall be taken in areas disturbed to prevent emitting dust and to minimize visible emissions from crossing the boundary line. AQ-3. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, construction vehicles leaving the site shall be cleaned to prevent dust, silt, mud, and dirt from being released or tracked off site. AQ-4. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, the Applicant's contractor shall be responsible for minimizing bulk material or other debris from being tracked onto the City's public roadways, and if tracked, the Applicant's contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up the impacted City's public roadways. AQ-5. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, no trucks shall be allowed to transport excavated material off-site unless the trucks are maintained such that no spillage can occur from holes or other openings in cargo compartments, and loads are either: covered with tarps; wetted and loaded such that the material does not touch the front, back, or sides of the cargo compartment at any point less than 6" from the top and that no point of the load extends above the top of the cargo compartment. AQ-6. Prior to the issuance of any Grading or Building Permits, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the Director of Community Development's satisfaction that dust generated by grading activities shall comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403 and the City Municipal Code requirements that require regular watering for the control of dust. AQ-7. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, all excavating and grading activities shall cease when winds gusts (as instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 mph. To assure compliance with this measure, grading activities are subject to periodic inspections by City staff. AQ-8. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, construction equipment shall be kept in proper operating condition, including proper engine tuning and exhaust control systems. BIO-1. Prior to any grading or permit issuance, vegetation needed to be cleared for fuel modification shall be offset by the property owner using a 2:1 ratio for CSS, a 0.5:1 ratio P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 3 of 8 for non-native grassland, and a 3:1 ratio for native grassland as described in the Council-adopted NCCP for loss occurring in an area greater than 0.3 acres by using one of the following two methods: 1) With the approval of the City, PVPLC, and the Wildlife Agencies, the property owner shall dedicate additional acreage to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve that will add to the biological function of the Preserve and the property owner shall provide management funding for the additional acreage according to a Property Analysis Record or similar method); or 2) Payment of a mitigation fee to the City's Habitat Restoration Fund, pursuant to the City's NCCP Subarea Plan. If the revegetation option is selected, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) shall be hired by the City, at the property owner's expense, to grow and plant the required vegetation. BIO-2. Prior to commencing construction, the construction area shall be clearly delineated with fencing or other boundary markers. Temporary fencing (with silt barriers) shall be installed at the limits of Project impacts to prevent habitat impacts and prevent the spread of silt from the construction zone into adjacent habitats (i.e. Altamira Canyon). Fencing shall be installed in a manner that does not affect adjacent habitats to be avoided and in compliance with Section 17.56.020.0 of the RPVMC. BIO-3. Prior to commencing construction, a pre-grading meeting shall occur to inform the construction contractor of the biological/jurisdictional constraints (Altamira Canyon) of this Project. The Project limits shall be clearly marked on Project maps provided to the construction contractor and areas outside of the Project limits shall be designated as "no construction" zones. BIO-4. During construction, construction workers shall strictly limit their activities, vehicles, equipment, and construction materials to the designated construction limits. BIO-5. During construction, all equipment maintenance, staging, and dispensing of fuel, oil, coolant, or any other such activities shall occur in designated areas within the fenced Project limits. These designated areas shall be located in previously compacted and disturbed areas, in such a manner to prevent runoff into adjacent areas and shall be shown on the construction plans. Fueling of equipment shall take place on level surfaces and contractor equipment shall be checked daily for leaks prior to operation and repaired as necessary. BIO-6. During construction, the construction work zone shall be kept as clean of debris as possible to avoid attracting predators of native and sensitive wildlife. All food-related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed containers and removed daily from the construction work zone. BIO-7. In order to avoid unnecessary impacts, should any non-listed species be found within the property, they shall be avoided and allowed to leave the Project site on their own volition, or a qualified biologist shall relocate them outside of the Project site. BIO-8. Pets of project personnel shall not be allowed on the Project site during construction. BIO-9. Prior to any grading or building permit issuance, a qualified biologist shall review the landscape plans to ensure that that no invasive, non-native plant species are used in any proposed landscaping. The Landscape Plan shall include a plant palette that consists of native plants and non-invasive species. P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 4 of 8 BIO-10. Prior to commencing construction, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared to reduce the potential for accidental releases of fuel, pesticides, and other materials. This plan shall outline refueling locations, emergency response procedures, and reporting requirements. During construction, equipment for immediate cleanup shall be kept at the staging area. This plan shall also include erosion control measures to control surface runoff, erosion, and sedimentation outside of the project footprints. BI0-11. A qualified biologist shall monitor construction during clearing, grubbing, and initial excavation activities, as needed. The biological monitor shall ensure that, if present, nesting birds in the Project vicinity are not impacted (change in normal behaviors) and that construction workers stay within the designated footprint of the construction work zone, as delineated by fencing, to avoid trespass on foot or in vehicles into sensitive habitats, such as Altamira Canyon along the eastern perimeter of the Project site. BI0-12. The clearance of vegetation during construction shall occur outside of the nesting season (generally February 1 through September 1). If avoiding the nesting season is not practicable, the following additional measures shall be employed: A pre-construction nesting survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within 3 days prior to the start of construction activities to determine whether active nests are present within or directly adjacent to the construction zone. All nests found shall be recorded. If construction activities must occur within 300 feet of an active nest of any passerine bird or within 500 feet of an active nest of any raptor, with the exception of an emergency, a qualified biologist shall monitor the nest on a weekly basis, and the construction activity shall be postponed until the biologist determines that the nest is no longer active. If the recommended nest avoidance zone is not feasible, the qualified biologist shall determine whether an exception is possible and obtain concurrence from the resource agencies before construction work can resume within the avoidance buffer zone. All work shall cease within the avoidance buffer zone until either agency concurrence is obtained or the biologist determines that the adults and young are no longer reliant on the nest site. CUL-1. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit, the Applicant shall consult with the South Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) regarding any known archaeological sites on or within a half-mile radius of the subject property. CUL-2. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit, the Applicant shall conduct a Phase 1 archaeological survey of the property for approval by the Director of Community Development. CUL-3. Prior to the commencement of grading, the Applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist and archeologist to monitor grading and excavation. In the event undetected buried cultural resources are encountered during grading and excavation, work shall be halted or diverted from the resource area and the archeologist and/or paleontologist shall evaluate the remains and propose appropriate mitigation measures. P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 5 of 8 GEO-1. Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, the Applicant shall submit any information required by the City Geologist, including a soils report, and/or a geotechnical report, for the review and approval of the City Geologist. The Applicant shall comply with any requirements imposed by the City Geologist and shall substantially repair the geologic conditions to the satisfaction of the City Geologist. GEO-2. Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, a Hold Harmless Agreement, satisfactory to the City Attorney promising to defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless from any claims or damages resulting from the requested project, shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. GEO-3. Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, the Applicant shall submit for recordation a covenant, satisfactory to the City Attorney, agreeing to construct the project strictly in accordance with the approved plans; and agreeing to prohibit further projects on the subject site without first filing an application with the Director. Such covenant shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. GEO-4. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permit, the Applicant shall prepare an erosion control plan for the review and approval of the Building Official. The Applicant shall be responsible for continuous and effective implementation of the erosion control plan during project construction. HAZ-1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the new single-family residences and related accessory structures shall be designed to incorporate all applicable fire protection requirements of the City's most recently adopted Building Code, to the satisfaction of the Building Official. HYD-1. Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building permit, the Applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City's Building Official an Erosion Control Plan that shall include BMPs for erosion, sedimentation and run-off control during construction activities to protect the water quality. Additionally, the Erosion Control Plan shall include post- construction BMPs that apply to runoff from the future buildings, including roof run-off. HYD-2. Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building permit for new construction, the Applicant shall submit and obtain approval of a Drainage Plan by the City's Building & Safety Division and the City's Director of Public Works finding that stormwater runoff as a result from the development of the subject site is designed to flow and utilize an on-site drainage system that directs runoff from all buildings and structures on the site shall be contained and directed to the streets or an approved drainage course. If lot drainage deficiencies are identified by the Director of Public Works, all such deficiencies shall be corrected by the Applicant. HYD-3. All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a water management system approved by the Director of Public Works. Irrigation for landscaping shall be permitted only as necessary to maintain the yard and garden. N-1. Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday, with no construction activity permitted on Sundays or on the legal holidays specified in Section 17.96.920 of the Rancho Palos P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 6 of 8 Verdes Development Code. During demolition, construction and/or grading operations, trucks shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining street rights- of-way before 7AM Monday through Friday and before 9AM on Saturday, in accordance with the permitted hours of construction stated in this condition. When feasible to do so, the construction contractor shall provide staging areas on-site to minimize off-site transportation of heavy construction equipment. These areas shall be located to maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties, subject to approval by the building official. N-2. The project shall utilize construction equipment equipped with standard noise insulating features during construction to reduce source noise levels. N-3. All project construction equipment shall be properly maintained to assure that no additional noise, due to worn or improperly maintained parts is generated during construction. UTL-1.Pursuant to the City-approved Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit (ZON2016-00170) issued on October 30, 2017, prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for the project the sewer lateral that serves the Applicant's property shall be inspected by the Public Works Department to verify that there are no cracks, breaks or leaks. If such deficiencies are present, the sewer lateral shall be repaired or reconstructed to eliminate them prior to any grading or building permit issuance. Section 4: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings included in the Initial Study, Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47, determining that the project as conditioned and mitigated will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and also finds that the preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration attached hereto complies with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and Mitigation Monitoring Program, which is attached hereto as Exhibit `B' and incorporated herein by this reference, making certain environmental findings to allow the construction of a 1,917ft2 manufactured single-family residence, a 600ft2 detached garage, a water storage tank, and 50yd3 of grading to accommodate the improvements at 48 Cinnamon Lane. P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 7 of 8 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December 2017, by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS NELSON, BRADLEY, EMENHISER, TOMBLIN, AND VICE CHAIRMAN JAMES NOES: NONE ABSTENTIONS: NONE RECUSALS: COMMISSIONER LEON ABSENT: NONE /1Z- 29a* William J. Jame Vice-Chairman dri; Ara I rani- Director of Community Development and Secretary of the Planning Commission P.C. Resolution No. 2017-47 Page 8 of 8 City of Rancho Palos Verdes ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project title: Site Plan Review and Grading Permit (Case No. ZON2016-00401) 2. Lead agency name/address: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Community Development Department 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 3. Contact person and phone number: So Kim, Senior Planner City of Rancho Palos Verdes (310) 544-5222 4. Project location: 48 Cinnamon Lane (Tract No. 14195, Lot 12, Blk 3) City of Rancho Palos Verdes County of Los Angeles 5. Project sponsor's name and address: Andrea Joannou 14 Limetree Lane Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 6. General Plan designation: Residential, 1-2 du/acre 7. Coastal Plan designation: Not applicable 8. Zoning: Single-Family Residential, 2 du/acre 9. Description of project: The proposed project involves the construction of one 1,917ft2sing/e-family residence plus a 600ft2 detached garage (total structure size of 2,617ft2), and a water storage tank on a vacant lot located at 48 Cinnamon Lane. 10. Description of project site (as it currently exists): The project site is a triangular shaped vacant lot that measures 33,541ft2 in size, located at the end of a private street — Cinnamon Lane. The subject lot gently slopes in a south easterly direction with an extreme slope along the rear (i.e. northeast) property line that descends to a canyon area. The subject site is located within the gated Portuguese Bend residential community, within Zone 2 of the City's Landslide Moratorium Area. There are only two access points to this neighborhood, which are both off Palos Verdes Drive South Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 (Narcissa Gate and the Peppertree Gate). 11. Surrounding land uses and setting: Land Uses Significant Features On-site Vacant See site description above. The abutting lot to the northeast is a vacant residential lot, which is surrounded by other vacant and developed lots, as well as the Filiorum Vacant residential lot in the Reserve which is a sub-area of the larger Northeast Portuguese Bend community and City- Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The owned Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. Filiorum Reserve was acquired by the City in 2009 and contains a variety of natural vegetation. An ephemeral stream within Altamira Canyon, occurs along the eastern lot boundary of the subject lot. The abutting lot to the northwest is a Develo ed and vacant residential lots residential lot that obtained entitlements p from the Planning Department but has yet Northwest in the Portuguese Bend community to be constructed. The properties and the City-owned Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. beyond said lot is vacant, and the Filiorum Reserve which is a sub-area of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The abutting lot to the south is a vacant South Developed and undeveloped residen- residential lot which is surrounded by tial lots in the Portuguese Bend mostly developed residential lots, community downslope from the subject property, along Cinnamon Lane. 12. Other public agencies whose approval is required: None. Page 2 Figure 1Environmental Checklist Case No. ZO N 2016-00401 Site Plan for 48 Cinnamon Lane (Tract No. 14195, Lot 12, BIk 3) . \ ,,,. '4- t \\ .0/4,...,4,,_FRCRAPC. 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Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards& Hazardous Materials Hydrology/Water Quality Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population/Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities/Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. X I find that,although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a"potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required but must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects, (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed on the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature: � Date: December 12,2017 Printed Name: So Kim, Deputy Director/Ping Manager For: City of Rancho Palos Verdes Page 4 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact I. AESTHETICS. Would the project a) Have a substantial effect on a scenic 1 X vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock 8 X outcroppings, and historical buildings, within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its 11, 10 X surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect 11, 10 X day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: a) The subject site does not fall within any scenic vista identified in the City's General Plan. Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. b) The approval of the proposed project will result in the future development of one lot. As the lot is undeveloped,there are no historical buildings or other structures that could be damaged as a result of the construction of the proposed project,although it is possible that some mature shrubs and trees might be removed as a result of future development. Such vegetation is not protected. As such,damage to any scenic resources as a result of the proposed project will be less than significant. c) Approval of the proposed project will result in the development of one single-family residence on a residentially zoned lot that is located on a private street (Cinnamon Lane) with predominantly developed lots with single-family homes. As part of the City's entitlement process, the proposed project is subject to the neighborhood compatibility analysis under the provisions of Section 17.02.030.6 (Neighborhood Compatibility) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code which will require the proposed residence to be compatible with the visual character of the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore,as mitigated by the Neighborhood Compatibility process,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. d) The proposed new residence on the subject lot will have exterior lighting that may have impacts to nighttime views in the area. The materials and windows for the proposed residence will not adversely impact daytime views However,with the incorporation of the following mitigation measure,the proposed project would result in less than a significant impact to nighttime views: AES-1: The exterior lighting for the proposed residences shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.56.030 (Outdoor Lighting for Residential Uses)of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. Prior to the issuance of building permits,all residential lighting shall be fully shielded,and no outdoor lighting shall be permitted where the light source is directed toward or results in direct illumination of a parcel of property or properties other than that upon which such light source is physically located. Page 5 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact II.AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the 8 X Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resource Agency,to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act 8 X contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land, X timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest X use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of 8 X Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Comments: a-e)The subject site has an existing land use of single-family residential and is not zoned for agriculture or forestry use. Additionally,the subject site does not include any farmland,forest land,or timberland and therefore not in conflict with the Williamson Act. Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. III. AIR QUALITY= ;Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation 3 X of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or 3 X projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal 3 X or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to 3 X substantial pollutant concentrations? Page 6 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact e) Create objectionable odors affecting a 2, 11 X substantial number of people? Comments: a-d) The subject lot is located within the South Coast Air Basin,which is an area of non-attainment for Federal air quality standards for ozone (03), carbon monoxide (CO), and suspended particulate matter(PM10 and PM2-5). The proposed project would limit the amount of non-remedial grading for the development to less than fifty cubic yards(50 CY)total. The movement of soil and the operation of construction equipment may have the potential to create short- term construction-related air quality impacts upon nearby sensitive receptors,such as single-family residences. Based upon the South Coast Air Quality Management District(SCAQMD) guidelines for estimating air quality impacts from construction activities,the development of individual 1-acre parcels would not exceed Localized Significance Thresholds (LSTs)for nitrous oxides (NOx), CO, PM10 or PM2.5. With the incorporation of the following mitigation measures,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts: AQ-1: During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, storage piles and unpaved disturbed areas shall be continuously stabilized or covered when material is not being added to or removed from the pile. AQ-2: During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, measures shall be taken in areas disturbed to prevent emitting dust and to minimize visible emissions from crossing the boundary line. AQ-3: During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, construction vehicles leaving the site shall be cleaned to prevent dust, silt, mud, and dirt from being released or tracked off site. AQ-4: During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, the Applicant's contractor shall be responsible for minimizing bulk material or other debris from being tracked onto the City's public roadways,and if tracked,the Applicant's contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up the impacted City's public roadways. AQ-5: During construction, including grading,excavating,and land clearing, no trucks shall be allowed to transport excavated material off-site unless the trucks are maintained such that no spillage can occur from holes or other openings in cargo compartments, and loads are either: covered with tarps;wetted and loaded such that the material does not touch the front, back, or sides of the cargo compartment at any point less than 6"from the top and that no point of the load extends above the top of the cargo compartment. AQ-6: Prior to the issuance of any Grading or Building Permits, the Applicant shall demonstrate to the Director of Community Development's satisfaction that dust generated by grading activities shall comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403 and the City Municipal Code requirements that require regular watering for the control of dust. AQ-7: During construction,including grading,excavating,and land clearing,all excavating and grading activities shall cease when winds gusts(as instantaneous gusts)exceed 25 mph.To assure compliance with this measure, grading activities are subject to periodic inspections by City staff. AQ-8: During construction,including grading,excavating,and land clearing,construction equipment shall be kept in proper operating condition, including proper engine tuning and exhaust control systems. e) The zoning of the subject lot does not permit industrial or commercial uses. Therefore,no objectionable odors are expected to be generated as a result of the proposed project. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications, 6, 16 X on any species identified as a Page 7 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or 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 local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, 6, 16 X or 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 6, 16 (including, but not limited to, marsh, X vernal pool,coastal,etc.),through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the 6, 16 movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with X established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local polices or 6, 16 ordinances protecting biological X resources, such as tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an 6, 16 adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, X or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Comments: a, b, e, f) The subject lot consist of 0.4 acre of grassland and 0.36 acres of woodland communities. The Altamira Canyon drainage,an ephemeral stream,occurs along the eastern lot boundary. The grassland community is composed primarily of non-native species and none were observed within the footprint of the proposed project or on the stream bed or banks. Nevertheless, the proposed project will result in 0.12 acres of permanent and 0.04 temporary impacts to grassland and exotic woodland communities. Compensation for impacts to these non-native communities would follow guidelines in the NCCP Subarea Plan, as presented in mitigation measure BIO-1 below. BIO-1 Prior to any grading or permit issuance,vegetation needed to be cleared for fuel modification shall be offset by the property owner using a 2:1 ratio for CSS,a 0.5:1 ratio for non-native grassland,and a 3:1 ratio for native grassland as described in the Council-adopted NCCP for loss occurring in an area greater than 0.3 acres by using one of the following two methods: 1)With the approval of the City, PVPLC,and the Wildlife Agencies, the property owner shall dedicate additional acreage to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve that will add to the biological function of the Preserve and the property owner shall provide management funding for the additional acreage according to a Property Analysis Record or similar method);or 2)Payment of a mitigation fee to the Page 8 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact City's Habitat Restoration Fund, pursuant to the City's NCCP Subarea Plan. If the revegetation option is selected,the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy(PVPLC)shall be hired by the City,at the property owner's expense,to grow and plant the required vegetation. According to Biological Study prepared by AECOM, no special-status plant or wildlife species have been previously recorded within the subject site and none were recently observed based on a site visit conducted in October 2015. Additionally, the subject site does not contain Primary Constituent Elements (PCE), in other words habitat, for the coastal California gnatcatcher. Suitable coastal sage scrub habitats that provide PCE for coastal California gnatcatcher are present in nearby the PVNP reserves,including Filiorum and Portuguese Bend Reserves,where undisturbed habitat provides for the survival and reproduction of the species. Implementation of the proposed project is not anticipated to impact PCE required by the species. Critical habitat for Palos Verdes blue butterfly occurs in two areas,the closest located two miles northwest of the subject site and is would not be impacted by the proposed project. Nevertheless, indirect impacts during construction related to dust,stormwater runoff,and through the potential spread of noxious and invasive plant species into Altamira Canyon could occur and such impacts would be considered significant.However,by implementing and adhering to avoidance and minimization measures provided in Mitigation Measures BIO-2 through BIO-11 below,along with mitigation measured recommended under the Air Quality and Hydrology Sections of this Initial Study, indirect impacts to the surrounding sensitive natural community would be less than significant. BIO-2 Prior to commencing construction, the construction area shall be clearly delineated with fencing or other boundary markers.Temporary fencing (with silt barriers)shall be installed at the limits of Project impacts to prevent habitat impacts and prevent the spread of silt from the construction zone into adjacent habitats(i.e. Altamira Canyon).Fencing shall be installed in a manner that does not affect adjacent habitats to be avoided and in compliance with Section 17.56.020.0 of the RPVMC. BIO-3 Prior to commencing construction,a pre-grading meeting shall occur to inform the construction contractor of the biological/jurisdictional constraints(Altamira Canyon)of this Project. The Project limits shall be clearly marked on Project maps provided to the construction contractor and areas outside of the Project limits shall be designated as"no construction"zones. BIO-4 During construction, construction workers shall strictly limit their activities, vehicles, equipment, and construction materials to the designated construction limits. BIO-5 During construction, all equipment maintenance, staging, and dispensing of fuel, oil, coolant, or any other such activities shall occur in designated areas within the fenced Project limits.These designated areas shall be located in previously compacted and disturbed areas, in such a manner to prevent runoff into adjacent areas and shall be shown on the construction plans. Fueling of equipment shall take place on level surfaces and contractor equipment shall be checked daily for leaks prior to operation and repaired as necessary. BIO-6 During construction,the construction work zone shall be kept as clean of debris as possible to avoid attracting predators of native and sensitive wildlife. All food-related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed containers and removed daily from the construction work zone. BIO-7 In order to avoid unnecessary impacts, should any non-listed species be found within the property,they shall be avoided and allowed to leave the Project site on their own volition, or a qualified biologist shall relocate them outside of the Project site. BIO-8 Pets of project personnel shall not be allowed on the Project site during construction. BIO-9 Prior to any grading or building permit issuance, a qualified biologist shall review the landscape plans to ensure that that no invasive,non-native plant species are used in any proposed landscaping.The Landscape Plan shall include a plant palette that consists of native plants and non-invasive species. Page 9 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact BIO-10 Prior to commencing construction, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared to reduce the potential for accidental releases of fuel, pesticides, and other materials. This plan shall outline refueling locations, emergency response procedures, and reporting requirements. During construction, equipment for immediate cleanup shall be kept at the staging area.This plan shall also include erosion control measures to control surface runoff, erosion, and sedimentation outside of the project footprints. BIO-11 A qualified biologist shall monitor construction during clearing, grubbing, and initial excavation activities, as needed. The biological monitor shall ensure that, if present, nesting birds in the Project vicinity are not impacted(change in normal behaviors)and that construction workers stay within the designated footprint of the construction work zone, as delineated by fencing, to avoid trespass on foot or in vehicles into sensitive habitats, such as Altamira Canyon along the eastern perimeter of the Project site. Little wildlife was observed on site and no nest were observed in on-site trees. Nevertheless,indirect impacts to nesting birds within the vicinity of the Project site could occur during construction as a result of noise, dust, increased human presence, and vibrations resulting from construction activities. Disturbances related to construction could result in increased nestling mortality due to nest abandonment or decreased feeding frequency. Therefore, indirect impacts would be considered significant.By adhering to avoidance and minimization measure BIO-12 below,indirect impacts to nesting birds would be reduced to less than significant. BIO-12 The clearance of vegetation during construction shall occur outside of the nesting season(generally February 1 through September 1).If avoiding the nesting season is not practicable,the following additional measures shall be employed: •A pre-construction nesting survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within 3 days prior to the start of construction activities to determine whether active nests are present within or directly adjacent to the construction zone.All nests found shall be recorded. • If construction activities must occur within 300 feet of an active nest of any passerine bird or within 500 feet of an active nest of any raptor,with the exception of an emergency,a qualified biologist shall monitor the nest on a weekly basis,and the construction activity shall be postponed until the biologist determines that the nest is no longer active. • If the recommended nest avoidance zone is not feasible,the qualified biologist shall determine whether an exception is possible and obtain concurrence from the resource agencies before construction work can resume within the avoidance buffer zone. All work shall cease within the avoidance buffer zone until either agency concurrence is obtained or the biologist determines that the adults and young are no longer reliant on the nest site. c) Altamira Canyon is an ephemeral stream that occurs along the eastern perimeter of the subject site and receives protection under the Clean Water Act and California Fish and Game Code.The limits of ground disturbance as a result of the proposed project will be approximately 25 feet away from the top of the stream bank.As a result, permits from regulatory agencies for impacts to waters pursuant to CWA Section 404, and waters of the State pursuant to CFGC Sections 1600-1670 are not required. d) The subject site represents a small area and is primarily composed of non-native species that are generally unsuitable to support wildlife movement.Altamira Canyon,along the eastern perimeter of the Project site,may support local wildlife movement.Activities proposed under the Project would not remove vegetation along Altamira Canyon,thus direct impacts to a movement corridor for local wildlife are not anticipated. However,temporary construction activities (i.e., increased dust and noise)would likely result in wildlife species generally avoiding the immediate vicinity of the project site.However,indirect effects of construction on wildlife movement along Altamira Canyon would be temporary in nature,restricted to the project construction time period.Furthermore,implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO-2 through BIO-12 above would ensure impacts to a wildlife movement corridor are less than significant. Page 10 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource 8 X as defined in§15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological 5 X resource pursuant to§15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or 5 X unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal 5 X cemeteries? Comments: a) The subject lot has remained undeveloped since its creation in the late 1940s. As a result,the proposed residential development would have no impact upon any historical resources. b-d)According to the City's Archaeology Map, the subject site is within a possible area of archaeological resources. The approval of the proposed project would only permit 50yd3 of grading,which limits the depth of grading to surface excavations for the footings of the structure. Nevertheless,it is possible that subsurface cultural resources may exist on the subject lot. However,with the incorporation of the following mitigation measures,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts to cultural resources: CUL-1 Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit, the Applicant shall consult with the South Central Coastal Information Center(SCCIC)regarding any known archaeological sites on or within a half-mile radius of the subject property. CUL-2 Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit,the Applicant shall conduct a Phase 1 archaeological survey of the property for approval by the Director of Community Development. CUL-3 Prior to the commencement of grading,the Applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist and archeologist to monitor grading and excavation. In the event undetected buried cultural resources are encountered during grading and excavation,work shall be halted or diverted from the resource area and the archeologist and/or paleontologist shall evaluate the remains and propose appropriate mitigation measures. VI.GEOLOGY/SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State 17 X Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 17 X iii) Seismic-related ground failure, in- 17 X cluding liquefaction? Page 11 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZO N 2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact iv) Landslides? 17 X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the X loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geological unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and 17 X potentially result in on- or off-site landslide,lateral spreading,subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building 17 X Code (1994), thus creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal X systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Comments: a, c-d) On November 4,2016,the City Geologist reviewed the proposed project and granted an in-concept approval for planning purposes, provided that additional input is submitted during the Building & Safety plan check process. According to the Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones provided by the State of California Department of Conservation, the subject lot is located within an area that is potentially subject to earthquake-induced landslides. The subject site is located within the vicinity of the Palos Verdes fault zone,although there is no evidence of active faulting as a result. The soils of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are also generally known to be expansive and occasionally unstable. Given the known and presumed soils conditions in and around the subject site,it is expected that soil investigations,reviewed and conceptually approved by the City's geotechnical consultant, will be required prior to construction. With the incorporation of the following mitigation measures,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts: GEO-1 Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit,the Applicant shall submit any information required by the City Geologist, including a soils report, and/or a geotechnical report,for the review and approval of the City Geologist. The Applicant shall comply with any requirements imposed by the City Geologist and shall substantially repair the geologic conditions to the satisfaction of the City Geologist. GEO-2 Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, a Hold Harmless Agreement, satisfactory to the City Attorney promising to defend,indemnify,and hold the City harmless from any claims or damages resulting from the requested project, shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. GEO-3 Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, the Applicant shall submit for recordation a covenant, satisfactory to the City Attorney, agreeing to construct the project strictly in accordance with the approved plans; and agreeing to prohibit further projects on the subject site without first filing an application with the Director. Such covenant shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. b) During grading and construction operations for any new residences, top soil will be exposed and removed from individual properties. It is the City's standard practice to require the preparation and implementation of an erosion control plan for wind-and waterborne soil for construction projects. With the incorporation of the following mitigation measures,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts: Page 12 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZO N 2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact GEO-4 Prior to issuance of any grading or building permit,the Applicant shall prepare an erosion control plan for the review and approval of the Building Official. The Applicant shall be responsible for continuous and effective implementation of the erosion control plan during project construction. e) The City has constructed a sanitary sewer system that serves the subject lot along with other lots within the Portuguese Bend Community. The purpose of constructing this system was to reduce the amount of groundwater within the Landslide Moratorium Area by eliminating the use of private septic systems, with the ultimate goal or slowing or stopping land movement. New residences in areas with sanitary sewer connections,such as the proposed project,are required to connect to the existing sanitary sewer system. As a result, any geology/soils impacts related to septic systems will be less than significant. VII.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the X environment? b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of X reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Comments: a) The average California household generates thirty-eight(38)tons of carbon dioxide(CO2)emissions annually,based upon data obtained from CoolCalifomia.org. Currently, there are no generally-accepted significance thresholds for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, the development of the proposed residence would include features that tend to offset the carbon footprint of their development. For example,the use of water would continue to be carefully controlled within the Landslide Moratorium Area in the interest of minimizing the infiltration of groundwater as a means to enhance soil stability. Reducing the use of water reduces energy use related to the transport of water. The development of the subject lot would tend to counteract the negative effects of sprawl by"in-filling"an established residential neighborhood rather than converting raw land to urban use. For all of these reasons,the GHG emissions associated with the proposed project would be less than significant. b) California's major initiatives for reducing climate change or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are outlined in Assembly Bill 32(signed into law in 2006),a 2005 Executive Order and a 2004 Air Resources Board(ARB)regulation to reduce passenger-car GHG emissions. These efforts aim at reducing GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 (a reduction of approximately 30 percent)and then an 80-percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2050. Currently,there are no adopted plans,policies or regulations for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions for the development of new, single-family residences. Additionally, the proposed manufactured residential building will be State certified, which incorporates required Green building and energy standards. For this reason,the GHG emissions associated with the proposed project would be less than significant. VIII. HAZARDS&HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine X transport,use,or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident X conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environ- ment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle 8 X Page 13 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 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 complied pursuant to Government Code 12 X 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, 8 X 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 8 X in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency 13 X 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 9 X wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Comments: a-b) No hazardous materials or conditions are known or expected to exist on the subject property. The proposed residential development of a manufactured home and a detached garage will utilize conventional construction methods and materials that would not involve the use or transport of hazardous materials. Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. c) The nearest school in the vicinity of the subject property is the Portuguese Bend Nursery School at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. At its closest point,the subject property is over half a mile away from the nursery school. Therefore, there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. d) The subject lot is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. e-f) The subject lot is not located within two (2) miles of Torrance Municipal Airport or in the vicinity of any private airstrip.Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. g) In 2014,the cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates adopted a Joint Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (JNHMP). The purpose of the JNHMP is"to promote sound public policy designed to protect citizens,critical facilities, infrastructure,private property,and the environment from natural hazards." The approval of the proposed project is not incompatible with the purpose of the JNHMP. Therefore, there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. h) Based upon the most recent maps prepared by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection(CalFire), the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula is within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The subject lot is located at the end Page 14 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact of a private street that abuts developed and undeveloped private properties. With the incorporation of the following mitigation measure,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts: HAZ-1: Prior to issuance of a building permit,the new single-family residences and related accessory structures shall be designed to incorporate all applicable fire protection requirements of the City's most recently adopted Building Code, to the satisfaction of the Building Official. IX. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY Would the project. a) Violate any water quality standards or X wastewater discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater X (e.g.,the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a X 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 X the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems X or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water X quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood 8 X Insurance Rate map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or 8 X redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a 8 X Page 15 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 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 8 X mudflow? Comments: a, c-f) The proposed project may result in changes to the current drainage patterns of the area as a result of increased impervious areas, as well as the potential for erosion and run-off during construction. With the incorporation of the following mitigation measures,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts: HYD-1 Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building permit,the Applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City's Building Official an Erosion Control Plan that shall include BMPs for erosion,sedimentation and run- off control during construction activities to protect the water quality. Additionally,the Erosion Control Plan shall include post-construction BMPs that apply to runoff from the future buildings, including roof run-off. HYD-2 Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building permit for new construction,the Applicant shall submit and obtain approval of a Drainage Plan by the City's Building&Safety Division and the City's Public Works Director finding that stormwater runoff as a result from the development of the subject site is designed to flow and utilize an on-site drainage system that directs runoff from all buildings and structures on the site shall be contained and directed to the streets or an approved drainage course. If lot drainage deficiencies are identified by the Public Works Director, all such deficiencies shall be corrected by the Applicant. HYD-3 All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a water management system approved by the Public Works Director. Irrigation for landscaping shall be permitted only as necessary to maintain the yard and garden. b) The proposed project will not involve or require the withdrawal of groundwater because water service to these properties will be provided by the California Water Service Company.Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. g-h) There are no Federally-mapped 100-year flood hazard areas in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. i) There is no dam or levee anywhere in the vicinity of the subject lot.Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. j) The subject lot does not adjoin an ocean, lake or other body of water, so there is no risk of inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. Furthermore,the lowest elevation of the subject property is roughly 430 feet above mean sea level (MSL).Therefore, there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. X. LAND USE/PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established com- 8, 2 X munity? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general 1, 2 X plan,specific plan,local coastal plan,or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Com- 6 X munity Conservation Plan? Page 16 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZO N 2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Comments: a) As the subject site is a vacant lot located at the end of a private street within an established tract with existing homes, the proposed residential development would not divide the Portuguese Bend community; rather, it would constitute "in-fill" development within the community. Therefore, there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. b) The underlying General Plan land use and zoning designations for the subject lot are Residential 1-2 du/ac and Single-Family Residential 2 du/ac,respectively. Both land use and zoning designations allow single-family residences as the primary permitted use for the subject lot. Additionally, the subject lot is not located within the coastal zone. Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. c) See Section IV, Biological Resources section above. Xl. MINERAL RESOURCES, Would the project; a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of 1 X 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 1 X general plan,specific plan,or other land use plan? Comments: a-b) There are no mineral resources known or expected to exist on the subject lot. Additionally,the approval of the proposed project only permits shallow surface excavations,primarily for footings,as the quantity of grading is limited to 50yd3, balanced on site.Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. XII.NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or 1 X noise ordinance, or applicable stan- dards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or X groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project X vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the X 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 8 X public airport or a public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to Page 17 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project expose 8 X people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Comments: a) The City of Rancho Palos Verdes does not have a noise ordinance. However, General Plan Noise Policy No. 5 "[requires]residential uses in the 70 dB(A)location range to provide regulatory screening or some other noise-inhibiting agent to ensure compliance with the noise ordinance." The Noise Levels Contour diagram in the General Plan does not depict the subject lot falling with a 70 db(A) noise contour. Therefore, there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. b-d) The proposed residential development will result in an increase of ambient noise levels in the area as a result of one additional household and related vehicle noise. The large lot sizes of the neighboring lots in the near vicinity(i.e., averaging an acre in size) and the presence of existing mature foliage along the private rights-of-way and private properties will serve as buffers to the"operational"noise associated with new residences. The operation of construction equipment have the potential to create short-term construction-related noise and vibration impacts to neighboring homes. With the incorporation of the following mitigation measure, the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts: N-1 Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM,Monday through Friday,9:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday,with no construction activity permitted on Sundays or on the legal holidays specified in Section 17.96.920 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code. During demolition, construction and/or grading operations,trucks shall not park,queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining street rights-of- way before 7AM Monday through Friday and before 9AM on Saturday,in accordance with the permitted hours of construction stated in this condition. When feasible to do so, the construction contractor shall provide staging areas on-site to minimize off-site transportation of heavy construction equipment. These areas shall be located to maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties,subject to approval by the building official. N-2: The project shall utilize construction equipment equipped with standard noise insulating features during construction to reduce source noise levels. N-3: All project construction equipment shall be properly maintained to assure that no additional noise, due to worn or improperly maintained parts is generated during construction. e-f) The subject lot is not located within two (2) miles of Torrance Municipal Airport or in the vicinity of any private airstrip.Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. XIII. POPULATION/HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes or businesses)or indirectly(e.g., 14 X through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction 8 X of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction 8 X of replacement housing elsewhere? Page 18 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Corn ments: a) The proposed project involves a residential development of a single vacant lot,which would result in an increase of one household. Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. b-c) As the proposed project is for residential development on a vacant lot, no existing housing or persons would be displaced as a result of the proposed project.Therefore,there would be no impacts caused by the proposed project. XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES. a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities,need for new or physically altered governmental facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental im- pacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the following public services: i) Fire protection? X ii) Police protection? X iii) Schools? X iv) Parks? X v) Other public facilities? X Comments: a) The proposed residential development of a single vacant lot will result in an increase of one household in an established residential neighborhood that is currently served by public safety services. One additional household will not result in impacts that will necessitate the provision of additional facilities to maintain existing public services. Additionally,as standard requirements of the construction of new residences,the Applicant will be required to pay fees to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District(PVPUSD). Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. XV. RECREATION. a) Would the project increase the use of neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that X 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, X which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? • Comments: a) The proposed residential development of a single vacant lot will result in an increase of one household in an established residential neighborhood. One additional household will not result in substantial increase in the use of parks or other recreational facilities that would accelerate physical deterioration. Therefore,there would be less than significant impact caused by the proposed project. b) The proposed project does not include the development of recreation facilities and therefore,there would be less Page 19 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact than significant impact caused by the proposed project. XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit X and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths,and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other X standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic X levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or X incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment? e) Result in inadequate emergency ac- 13 X cess? f) Conflicts with adopted policies,plans,or programs supporting alternative trans- X portation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Comments: a, f) The land use and zoning designation of the subject site is residential development and has access via private streets from Palos Verdes Drive South. As such,there would be no impacts to the circulation systems in relation to mass transit to conflict with any adopted policies,plans,or programs supporting alternative transportation. Therefore, there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. b)According to the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation (6th edition), the trip generation rate for an additional future residential project is nominal and not substantial enough to cause adverse impacts to the level of service standard for designated roads or highways. Since the property can already be developed with a single-family residence, an additional dwelling unit as a result of the proposed project would cause less than significant impact. c) The subject property is designated for residential use that will not cause substantial safety risks because the proposed residence complies with the required setbacks for the RS-2 zoning district, does not impair an intersection visibility triangle, does not exceed the permitted building envelope of 16'/20'and is within an established residential Page 20 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact tract surrounded by other residential properties.Therefore,there would be no impact caused by the proposed project. d-e) The proposed project does not include any modifications to existing private rights-of-way or changes in current land-use patterns that would create or increase hazardous conditions or hamper emergency access the Portuguese Bend community. Additionally, the proposed project would need to comply with the adopted Municipal Code and Uniform Building Code to ensure no adverse impacts. Furthermore,Fire Department review will be required to ensure adequate emergency access. Therefore,the proposed project would cause less than significant impacts. XVII UTILITIES/SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment require- ments of the applicable Regional Water 15 X Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing 15 X facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the 15 X construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing X entitlements and resources, 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 15 X has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the X project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statures and regulations related to solid X waste? Comments: a-c, e) The City has constructed a sanitary sewer system that serves certain areas of the Portuguese Bend community, including the properties located along Cinnamon Lane (e.g., the Abalone Cove Sewer System). The purpose of constructing the Abalone Cove Sewer System was to reduce the amount of groundwater within the Landslide Moratorium Area by eliminating the use of private septic systems, with the ultimate goal or slowing or stopping land movement. According to the EIR prepared for the Abalone Cove Sewer System project, this system was originally intended to serve one hundred ten(110)developed and forty-six(46)undeveloped lots in the Abalone Cove area or the Portuguese Bend community, which includes the subject lot. Nevertheless, in order to reduce the utilities/service systems impacts of the proposed project to less-than-significant levels, the following mitigation measures are recommended: UTL-1 Pursuant to the City-approved Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit(ZON2016-00170)issued on October 30, Page 21 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZO N 2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 2017, prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for the project the sewer lateral that serves the Applicant's property shall be inspected by the Public Works Department to verify that there are no cracks, breaks or leaks. If such deficiencies are present, the sewer lateral shall be repaired or reconstructed to eliminate them prior to any grading or building permit issuance. d) California Water Service Company(Cal Water)provides the City's water service. Given that the proposed project will increase the number of households by only 1,the increase in water demand is nominal and will result in less than significant impact. f-g) The properties in the Portuguese Bend community solid waste disposal services through existing City contracts with residential waste haulers. However, the approval of the proposed project will not directly grant any entitlement to develop these lots. Given the limited potential scope of the proposed project, the solid waste disposal impacts are expected to be less-than-significant. XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a X 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 major periods of California history or prehistory? Comments: The proposed project,with mitigation,will not degrade the quality of the environment;substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species;cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels;threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community; or reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal. The proposed project will not eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or pre-history. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively X considerable?' Comments: The proposed project is to allow a manufactured home on a single vacant lot within an established residential community. While there would be temporary construction related impacts, with the imposition of the recommended mitigation measures,these potential cumulative impacts will be reduced to less-than-significant levels. c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial X adverse effects on human beings,either directly or indirectly? Comments: As discussed above, all potentially-significant environmental effects of the proposed project can be mitigated to less- than-significant levels. Therefore,the proposed project will have no substantial adverse effects on human beings,either directly or indirectly. 1 "Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of the past projects,the effects of other current projects,and the effects of probable future projects. Page 22 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XIV. EARLIER ANALYSES. Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process,one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3) (D). In this case a discussion should identify the following items: a) Earlier analysis used. Identify and state where they are available for review. Comments: A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report(SEIR)was prepared for the Abalone Cove Sewer System in 1996. A supplement to the SEIR was subsequent prepared in 1998. Copies of these documents are available for review at the Public Works Department of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,30940 Hawthorne Boulevard,Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275. These documents were utilized as source of background data related to the installation of the Abalone Cove Sewer System. 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. Comments: Not applicable. 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 of the project. Comments: Not applicable. Authority: Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087. Reference: Public Resources Code Sections 21080(c),21080.1,21080.3,21082.1,21083,21083.3,21093,321094, 21151; Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino,202 Cal.App. 3d 296(1988); Leonofff v. Monterey Board of Supervisors, 222 Cal.App.3d 1337(1990). 20.SOURCE REFERENCES. 1 City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan, and associated Environmental Impact Report. Rancho Palos Verdes, California as amended through August 2001. 2 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Zoning Map 3 South Coast Air Quality Management District. CEQA AIR Quality Handbook. Diamond Bar, California: November 1993(as amended). 4 Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones provided by the Department of Conservation of the State of California, Division of Mines and Geology 5 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Archeology Map. 6 City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Natural Communities Conservation Plan. Rancho Palos Verdes, California as adopted August 2004 7 Institute of Traffic Engineers, ITE Trip Generation, 7th Edition. 8 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Geographic Information System (GIS)database and maps 9 State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection,Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. Sacramento, California, accessed via website, March 2008 10 Project Plans 11 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code 12 Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List(i.e., "Cortese List") Page 23 Environmental Checklist Case No. ZON2016-00401 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Issues and Supporting Information Significant Mitigation Significant No Sources Sources Impact Incorporated Impact Impact 13 Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates Joint Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 14 City of Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan Housing Element 15 Abalone Cove Sewer System Supplement Environmental Impact Report 16 Popp,Arthur(AECOM). (2016, October 31). Biological Assessment for Tract 14195 Lot 12—48 Cinnamon lane(Case No. ZON2016-00401). 17 Lancaster, Jim (Kling Consulting Group, Inc). (2016, November 4). City of Rancho Palos Verdes Revised Geotechnical Report Response Checklist. ATTACHMENTS: Mitigation Monitoring Program Page 24 Exhibit "B" Mitigation Monitoring Program Project: Site Plan Review and Grading Permit (Z0N2016-00401) Location: 48 Cinnamon Lane (Tract No. 14195, Lot 12, Blk 3) Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 County of Los Angeles Applicant/Landowner: Andrea Joannou TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Introduction ............... .................. ...................................................--- 2 Purpose 2 Environmental Procedures 2 Mitigation Monitoring Program Requirements 2 II. Management of the Mitigation Monitoring Program 3 Roles and Responsibilities 3 Mitigation and Monitoring Program Procedures 3 Mitigation Monitoring Operations 3 III. Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist 5 IV. Mitigation Monitoring Summary Table 6 Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 1 Resolution No. 2017-47 I. INTRODUCTION PURPOSE This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) is to allow the following project at48 Cinnamon Lane(Tract No. 14195, Lot 12, BIk 3), located at the end Cinnamon Lane, a private street, within the Portuguese Bend community in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes: Construction of a 1,917ft2 single-family residence, a 600ft2 detached garage (total structure size of 2,617ft2), and a water storage tank. The MMP responds to Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code,which requires a lead or responsible agency that approves or carries out a project where a Mitigated Negative Declaration has identified significant environmental effects, to adopt a "reporting or monitoring program for adopted or required changes to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects." The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is acting as lead agency for the project. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to address the potential environmental impacts of the project. Where appropriate, this environmental document recommended mitigation measures to mitigate or avoid impacts identified. Consistent with Section 21080 (2)(c) of the Public Resources Code, a mitigation reporting or monitoring program is required to ensure that the adopted mitigation measures under the jurisdiction of the City are implemented. The City will adopt this MMP when adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration. ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES This MMP has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (CEQA Guidelines), as amended (California Administrative Code Section 15000 et seq.). This MMP complies with the rules, regulations, and procedures adopted by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for implementation of CEQA. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code states: "When making the findings required by subdivision (a) of Section 21081 or when adopting a negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 21081, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of an agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, that agency shall, if so requested by the lead or responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or monitoring program." Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 2 Resolution No. 2017-47 II. MANAGEMENT OF THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The MMP for the project will be in place through all phases of the project including final design, pre-grading, construction, and operation. The City will have the primary enforcement role for the mitigation measures. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM PROCEDURES The mitigation monitoring procedures for this MMP consists of,filing requirements, and compliance verification. The Mitigation Monitoring Checklist and procedures for its use are outlined below. Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist The MMP Checklist provides a comprehensive list of the required mitigation measures. In addition, the Mitigation Monitoring Checklist includes: the implementing action when the mitigation measure will occur; the method of verification of compliance; the timing of verification; the department or agency responsible for implementing the mitigation measures; and compliance verification. Section III provides the MMP Checklist. Mitigation Monitoring Program Files Files shall be established to document and retain the records of this MMP. The files shall be established, organized, and retained by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes department of Community Development Compliance Verification The MMP Checklist shall be signed when compliance of the mitigation measure is met according to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Director of Community Development. The compliance verification section of the MMP Checklist shall be signed, for mitigation measures requiring ongoing monitoring, and when the monitoring of a mitigation measure is completed. MITIGATION MONITORING OPERATIONS The following steps shall be followed for implementation, monitoring, and verification of each mitigation measure: 1. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Director of Community Development shall designate a party responsible for monitoring of the mitigation measures. 2. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Director of Community Development shall provide to the party responsible for the monitoring of a given mitigation measure, a copy of the MMP Checklist indicating the mitigation measures for which the person is responsible and other pertinent information. 3. The party responsible for monitoring shall then verify compliance and sign the Compliance Verification column of the MMP Checklist for the appropriate mitigation measures. Mitigation measures shall be implemented as specified by the MMP Checklist. During any project phase, unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Director of Community Development with advice from Staff or another City department, is responsible for recommending changes to the mitigation measures, if needed. If mitigation measures are refined, the Director of Community Development would document the change and shall notify the appropriate design, construction, or operations personnel about refined requirements. Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 3 Resolution No. 2017-47 III. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM CHECKLIST INTRODUCTION This section provides the MMP Checklist for the project as approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on February 28, 2017. Mitigation measures are listed in the order in which they appear in the Initial Study. Types of measures are project design, construction, operational, or cumulative. Time of Implementation indicates when the measure is to be implemented. Responsible Entity indicates who is responsible for implementation. Compliance Verification provides space for future reference and notation that compliance has been monitored, verified, and is consistent with these mitigation measures. Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 4 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION 1.AESTHETICS AES-1. The exterior lighting for the proposed residences shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.56.030 (Outdoor Lighting for Residential Uses) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. Prior to the issuance of Prior to and duringProperty Owner/ Community building permits, all residential lighting shall be fully Planning Review p y Development shielded,and no outdoor lighting shall be permitted where construction Applicant. p De artment the light source is directed toward or results in direct illumination of a parcel of property or properties other than that upon which such light source is physically located. 2.AIR QUALITY AQ-1. During construction,including grading,excavating, Community and land clearing, storage piles and unpaved disturbed Construction Duringconstruction Property Owner/ Development areas shall be continuously stabilized or covered when applicant. p material is not being added to or removed from the pile. Department AQ-2. During construction,including grading,excavating, Community and land clearing, measures shall be taken in areas Property Owner/ disturbed to prevent emittingdust and to minimize visible Construction During construction applicant. Development Department emissions from crossing the boundary line. _ AQ-3. During construction,including grading,excavating, Community and land clearing, construction vehicles leaving the site Property Owner/ shall be cleaned toprevent dust, silt, mud, and dirt from Construction During construction applicant. Development Department being released or tracked off site. AQ-4. During construction,including grading,excavating, and land clearing, the applicant's contractor shall be Community responsible for minimizing bulk material or other debris Property Owner/ from beingtracked onto the City's public roadways,and if Construction During construction applicant. Development yDepartment tracked,the applicant's contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up the impacted City's public roadways. AQ-5. During construction,including grading,excavating, and land clearing, no trucks shall be allowed to transport excavated material off-site unless the trucks are maintained such that no spillage can occur from holes or Community other openings in cargo compartments, and loads are Construction Duringconstruction Property Owner/ Development either:covered with tarps;wetted and loaded such that the applicant. p material does not touch the front, back, or sides of the Department cargo compartment at any point less than 6"from the top and that no point of the load extends above the top of the cargo compartment. Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 5 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION AQ-6. Prior to the issuance of any Grading or Building Permits,the applicant shall demonstrate to the Director of Community Development's satisfaction that dust Prior to Building & SafetyProperty Owner/ Community generated by grading activities shall comply with the Plan Check p y Development South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403 permit issuance applicant. p De artment and the City Municipal Code requirements that require regular watering for the control of dust. AQ-7. During construction, including grading, excavating, and land clearing, all excavating and Community grading activities shall cease when winds gusts(as Construction DuringConstruction Property Owner/ Development instantaneous gusts)exceed 25 mph.To assure applicant. compliance with this measure, grading activities are Department subject to periodic inspections by City staff. AQ-8. During construction, including grading, Community excavating, and land clearing, construction equipment Construction DuringConstruction Property Owner/ Development shall be kept in proper operating condition, including applicant. p proper engine tuning and exhaust control systems. Department BIO-1. Prior to any grading or permit issuance,vegetation needed to be cleared for fuel modification shall be offset by the property owner using a 2:1 ratio for CSS, a 0.5:1 ratio for non-native grassland, and a 3:1 ratio for native grassland as described in the Council-adopted NCCP for loss occurring in an area greater than 0.3 acres by using one of the following two methods: 1)With the approval of the City, PVPLC, and the Wildlife Agencies,the property owner shall dedicate additional acreage to the Palos Prior to Building & SafetyProperty Owner/ Community Verdes Nature Preserve that will add to the biological Planning Review p y Development function of the Preserve and the property owner shall permit issuance applicant. Department provide management funding for the additional acreage according to a Property Analysis Record or similar method); or 2) Payment of a mitigation fee to the City's Habitat Restoration Fund, pursuant to the City's NCCP Subarea Plan. If the revegetation option is selected,the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy(PVPLC)shall be hired by the City, at the property owner's expense, to grow and plant the required vegetation. BIO-2. Prior to commencing construction,the Community construction area shall be clearlydelineated with Construction Prior to Construction Property Owner/ Development applicant. p fencing or other boundary markers. Temporary fencing Department Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 6 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION (with silt barriers)shall be installed at the limits of Project impacts to prevent habitat impacts and prevent the spread of silt from the construction zone into adjacent habitats(i.e.Altamira Canyon). Fencing shall be installed in a manner that does not affect adjacent habitats to be avoided and in compliance with Section 17.56.020.0 of the RPVMC. BIO-3. Prior to commencing construction, a pre-grading meeting shall occur to inform the construction contractor of the biological/jurisdictional constraints (AltamiraPro ert Owner/ Community Canyon)of this Project. The Project limits shall be Construction Prior to Construction p y Development clearly marked on Project maps provided to the applicant. p De artment construction contractor and areas outside of the Project limits shall be designated as"no construction"zones. BIO-4. During construction, construction workers shall Community strictly limit their activities,vehicles, equipment, and Property Owner/ construction materials to the designated construction Construction During Construction applicant. Development gDepartment limits. BIO-5. During construction, all equipment maintenance, staging, and dispensing of fuel, oil, coolant, or any other such activities shall occur in designated areas within the fenced Project limits.These designated areas shall be Community located in previously compacted and disturbed areas, in Construction DuringConstruction Property Owner/ Development such a manner to prevent runoff into adjacent areas and applicant. p shall be shown on the construction plans. Fueling of Department equipment shall take place on level surfaces and contractor equipment shall be checked daily for leaks prior to operation and repaired as necessary. BIO-6. During construction,the construction work zone shall be kept as clean of debris as possible to avoid Community attracting predators of native and sensitive wildlife. All Construction DuringConstruction Property Owner/ Development food-related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed applicant. p containers and removed daily from the construction Department work zone. BIO-7. In order to avoid unnecessary impacts, should any non-listed species be found within the property,theyPro ert Owner/ Community shall be avoided and allowed to leave the Project site on Construction Prior to Construction p y Development their own volition, or a qualified biologist shall relocate applicant. p De artment them outside of the Project site. BIO-8. Pets of Project personnel shall not be allowed Construction DuringConstruction Property Owner/ Community on the Project site during construction. applicant. _ Development Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 7 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION Department BIO-9. Prior to any grading or building permit issuance, a qualified biologist shall review the landscape plans to Community ensure that that no invasive, non-native plant species Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ Plan Check Development are used in any proposed landscaping. The Landscape permit issuance applicant. Department Plan shall include a plant palette that consists of native plants and non-invasive species. _ BIO-10. Prior to commencing construction,a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared to reduce the potential for accidental releases of fuel, pesticides, and other materials. This plan shall outline Community refueling locations,emergency response procedures,and Plan Check and Prior to and During Property Owner/ Development reporting requirements. During construction, equipment Construction Construction applicant. p for immediate cleanup shall be kept at the staging area. Department This plan shall also include erosion control measures to control surface runoff,erosion,and sedimentation outside of the project footprints. BIO-11. A qualified biologist shall monitor construction during clearing, grubbing, and initial excavation activities, as needed.The biological monitor shall ensure that, if present, nesting birds in the Project Community vicinity are not impacted (change in normal behaviors) Property Owner/ and that construction workers staywithin the designated Construction During Construction applicant. Development gDepartment footprint of the construction work zone, as delineated by fencing,to avoid trespass on foot or in vehicles into sensitive habitats, such as Altamira Canyon along the eastern perimeter of the Project site. BIO-12. The clearance of vegetation during construction shall occur outside of the nesting season (generally February 1 through September 1). If avoiding the nesting season is not practicable,the following additional measures shall be employed: Prior to and DuringProperty Owner/ Community pY • A pre-construction nesting survey shall be Construction Development Construction applicant. conducted by a qualified biologist within 3 days prior to Department the start of construction activities to determine whether active nests are present within or directly adjacent to the construction zone.All nests found shall be recorded. • If construction activities must occur within 300 Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 8 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION • Y feet of an active nest of any passerine bird or within 500 feet of an active nest of any raptor,with the exception of an emergency, a qualified biologist shall monitor the nest on a weekly basis, and the construction activity shall be postponed until the biologist determines that the nest is no longer active. • If the recommended nest avoidance zone is not feasible,the qualified biologist shall determine whether an exception is possible and obtain concurrence from the resource agencies before construction work can resume within the avoidance buffer zone.All work shall cease within the avoidance buffer zone until either agency concurrence is obtained or the biologist determines that the adults and young are no longer reliant on the nest site. ". '''.... is .. ........ ... ':".. ....... :... ... ..,. :::. .. ,. .... /,..../. .,: ::.. :::... .. ...:': ,/ ...,• .,:: .. ...... .. .. ... ...... .... ... ,.,..:... ...... ......... .,. .... / .,1, ,r. re•EEEEnsggoEEEEEalggguonrn CUL-1. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit,the applicant shall consult with the South Central Prior to Building &SafetyPropertyOwner/ Community Coastal Information Center(SCCIC)regarding any known Plan Check Development archaeological sites on or within a half-mile radius of the permit issuance applicant. p De artment subject property. CUL-2. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building Community permit, the applicant shall conduct a Phase 1 Plan Check Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ Development archaeological survey of the property for approval by the permit issuance applicant. Department Director of Community Development. _ CUL-3. Prior to the commencement of grading, the applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist and archeologist to monitor grading and excavation. In the Community event undetected buried cultural resources are Construction Prior to Construction Property Owner/ Development encountered during grading and excavation,work shall be applicant. Department halted or diverted from the resource area and the archeologist and/or paleontologist shall evaluate the remains and propose appropriate mitigation measures. i GEO-1. Prior to issuance of any building or grading Prior to Building & SafetyProperty Owner/ Community permit,the applicant shall submit any information required Plan Check p y Development by the City Geologist, including a soils report, and/or a permit issuance applicant. Department Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 9 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION geotechnical report,for the review and approval of the City Geologist. The applicant shall comply with any requirements imposed by the City Geologist and shall substantially repair the geologic conditions to the satisfaction of the City Geologist. GEO-2. Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, a Hold Harmless Agreement, satisfactory to the City Attorney promising to defend,indemnify,and hold the Prior to Building & SafetyProperty Owner/ Community City harmless from any claims or damages resulting from Plan Check p y Development the requested project,shall be submitted to the Director of permit issuance applicant. Department Community Development for recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. GEO-3. Prior to issuance of any building or grading permit, the applicant shall submit for recordation a covenant, satisfactory to the City Attorney, agreeing to construct the project strictly in accordance with the Community approved plans; and agreeing to prohibit further projects Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ on the subject site without first filingapplication with Plan Check permit issuance applicant. Development an pp Department the Director of Community Development. Such covenant shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for recordation with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office. x _ GEO-4. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permit,the applicant shall prepare an erosion control plan Community for the review and approval of the Building Official. The Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ applicant shall be responsible for continuous and effective Plan Check permit issuance applicant. Development p Department implementation of the erosion control plan during project construction. ...:...: ..., 1.....// ... ... ,.. „ .::... .. ......... ......, ...... .. :... .. ...... ..... .. 1. H*ifptRu4ltti*tAZARD00$11fnATESIAEOPOIlsioso"Enolloogoigoodoigtsgmsotonlsoa000misootoos0000yannnsonmmoo0pisgsmsgnmsnmsssunmaenuassgsumgnsigwpangsBgougmgsua;:::::.::m,:„,igi,:g,,,gg,i,g:!:no,,,,gg::: HAZ-1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the new single-family residences and related accessory structures Community shall be designed to incorporate all applicable fire Plan Check Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ Development protection requirements of the City's most recently permit issuance applicant. Department adopted Building Code,to the satisfaction of the Building p Official. r/r / Y � Y HYD-1. Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ Community permit,the applicant shall submit for review and approval Plan Check permit issuance applicant. Development pp pp Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 10 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION by the City's Building Official an Erosion Control Plan that Department shall include BMPs for erosion,sedimentation and run-off control during construction activities to protect the water quality. Additionally, the Erosion Control Plan shall include post-construction BMPs that apply to runoff from the future buildings, including roof run-off. HYD-2. Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building permit for new construction,the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of a Drainage Plan by the City's Building& Safety Division and the City's Public Works Director finding that stormwater runoff as a result from the Community development of the subject site is designed to flow and Prior to Building & Safety Property Owner/ a system that directs runoff from Plan Check permit issuance applicant. Development utilize an on-site drainage Department all buildings and structures on the site shall be contained and directed to the streets or an approved drainage course. If lot drainage deficiencies are identified by the Public Works Director, all such deficiencies shall be corrected by the applicant. HYD-3. All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a water management system approved by the Public Community Works Director. Irrigation for landscaping shall be Plan Check Prior to Building & Safety Property Owner/ Development g p g permit issuance applicant. p permitted only as necessary to maintain the yard and Department garden. N-1. Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday,9:00AM to 5:00PM on Saturday, with no construction activity permitted on Sundays or on the legal holidays specified in Section 17.96.920 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code. During demolition, construction and/or grading operations, trucks shall not park, queue Community and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining street Construction DuringConstruction Property Owner/ Development rights-of-way before 7AM Monday through Friday and applicant. p before 9AM on Saturday,in accordance with the permitted Department hours of construction stated in this condition. When feasible to do so,the construction contractor shall provide staging areas on-site to minimize off-site transportation of heavy construction equipment. These areas shall be located to maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties, subject to approval Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 11 Resolution No. 2017-47 MITIGATION MEASURES TYPE TIME OF RESPONSIBLE COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY VERIFICATION by the building official. N-2. The project shall utilize construction equipment Community Property Owner/ equipped with standard noise insulating features during Construction During Construction Developmentment applicant. construction to reduce source noise levels. Department N-3. All project construction equipment shall be properly Community maintained to assure that no additional noise,due to worn Property Owner/ Construction During Construction Development or improperly maintained parts is generated during applicant. Department construction. .. -3' .:, ..,r�r..r r r ,..r .'/ f r.e5 / r,. ./� ,. ,r,. ..r. ,:...,..:. ,,.,r / /'-. / .., ....i r rr /./. r •,: .. / UTL-1. Pursuant to the City-approved Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit(ZON2016-00170)issued on October 30,2017, prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for the project the sewer lateral that serves Community the applicant's property shall be inspected by the Public Plan Check Prior to Building &Safety Property Owner/ Development Works Department to verify that there are no cracks, permit issuance applicant. p breaks or leaks. If such deficiencies are present, the Department sewer lateral shall be repaired or reconstructed to eliminate them prior to any grading or building permit issuance. Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit B - Page 12 Resolution No. 2017-47