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CC RES 1998-013 RESOLUTION NO. 98-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 696 FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 24, ZONE CHANGE NO. 26, AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 60 FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE DESIGNATION ON A 2.87 ACRE PORTION OF AN EXISTING 7.87 ACRE LOT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE LOT BOUNDARIES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5303 BAYRIDGE ROAD AND 5325 IRONWOOD STREET. WHEREAS, on March 4, 1997, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved a General Plan Amendment Initiation Request to allow a property owner to submit an application for a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan Land Use Designation on a 2.87 acre portion of an existing 7.87 acre lot located at 5325 Ironwood Street, from Residential ld.u./5 acres to Residential 2-4d.u./acre, with the provision that the property owner also submit a Lot Line Adjustment application to combine the 2.87 acre portion with an adjacent .49 acre parcel located at 5303 Bayridge Road (same owner), and that a deed restriction would be recorded on said 3.36 acre combined lot which would prohibit any further subdivision of the property; and, WHEREAS, on July 1, 1997, the property owner, Mr. Pritam Matharu, submitted applications to the City for General Plan Amendment No. 24, Zone Change No. 26, Lot Line Adjustment No. 60 and Environmental Assessment No. 696 for said project; and, WHEREAS, on December 9, 1997, said project was deemed complete for processing; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (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 of General Plan Amendment No. 24, Zone Change No. 26, and Lot Line Adjustment No. 60 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and, WHEREAS, after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on January 27, 1998, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and, WHEREAS, on January 27, 1998, the Planning Commission adopted Resolutions No. 98- 03 and No. 98-04, recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 24, Zone Change No. 26, Lot Line Adjustment No. 60 and Environmental Assessment No. 696; and, WHEREAS, after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on March 3, 1998, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: This application involves a change in land use for a 2.87 acre portion of a 7.87 acre lot, from a General Plan Land Use Designation of Residential 1 d.u./5 acres and Zoning Designation of RS-A-5 to a General Plan Land Use Designation of Residential 2-4d.u./acre and Zoning Designation of RS-5. This project also includes a Lot Line Adjustment where the existing lot line between the existing 7.87 acre lot located at 5325 Ironwood Street and the .49 acre lot located at 5303 Bayridge Road will be moved to a point that divides the existing 7.87 acre lot into a 5 acre southerly lot with the remaining northerly 2.87 acres being added to the existing .49 acre lot. The City Council finds that the proposed project would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts in addition to or beyond those already associated with the existing use of the site(s). Section 2: The proposed project is for a change in land use only, and does not include any development activity. As submitted, the proposed project will not result in changes to existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours, changes in scenic views of vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads, nor will it result in the change in pattern, scale or character of the general area of the project. Additionally, the proposed project will not result in significant amounts of solid waste or litter, change in dust, ash smoke, fumes, or odors in the vicinity, or change in ocean, bay, lake stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. The proposed project will also not result in a substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity, nor will the work occur on a site of filled land or on a slope of 10 percent or more. Finally, the project will not require the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, changes in the demand for municipal services, increased fossil fuel consumption, or affect any relationship to a larger project or series of projects. Section 3: The proposed project is not located in an area of the City known for geologic, erosion or landslide activity. The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. When reviewed in accordance with "Appendix G - Significant Effects" of the State CEQA Guidelines, the proposed project will not result in significant adverse affects resulting from changes in topography, destruction, covering, or modification of unique geologic or physical features, increases in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site, or changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands. Section 4: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to air quality as a result of the project. As such, it has been determined that the proposed Resolution No. 98-13 Page 2 of 6 project will not result in significant changes to Air Quality with respect to air emissions or deteriorations of ambient air quality, the creation of objectionable odors, or alterations of air movement, moisture or climate. Section 5: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to water as a result of the project. When reviewed in accordance with "Appendix I - Significant Effects" of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with respect to Water. Section 6: The entire 7.8 acre subject site is a canyon with a slope descending from the south end at Ironwood Street towards the north. Except for an access roadway located off of Ironwood Street, there are no developed structures located on the subject site. The subject site contains various types of vegetation and is most likely home to various types of wildlife. There are no endangered species or habitat identified on the subject sites. Approximately 5.76 acres of the existing 7.87 acre parcel is within a "Building Restriction Area", established through Parcel map No. 12578, where no development can occur. The size and configuration of the "Building Restriction Area"will not change with the proposed project. The City has established a Natural Overlay Control District for biological resources within the community. The project site does have this overlay zoning designation in addition to the residential land use and zoning. The overlay control district limits future development as it provides guidelines to ensure that any new development will not create significant impacts to the natural resources found within the canyon. Therefore, the proposed project will not impact any biological resources. Section 7: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not create any additional noise impacts. Therefore, in accordance with Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines, since the project will not substantially increase ambient noise levels, any long terms impacts associated with the existing and proposed uses on the site or exposure to people to severe noise levels, is not considered a significant impact. Section 8: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to light and glare as a result of the project. Section 9,: The proposed project will increase the allowable density on a 2.87 acre portion ortion of the existing 7.87 acre vacant lot. However, as part of the proposed project a deed restriction will ensure that there will be no further subdivision of the property and therefore there will be no more lots than what would be permitted without the proposed project. As such, there will be no significant impacts as a result of the project. No agricultural resources are located on the subject property. Resolution No. 98-13 Page 3 of 6 Section 10: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not result in wasteful use of non-renewable resources. There is no known mineral resource on the site. Based on this information, the proposed project will not impact energy or mineral resources. Section 11: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not create any hazards. Section 12: In accordance with the General Plan Housing Element policies and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Housing Assessment Needs (RHNA), the proposed project will not alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population in the area above what is forecasted in adopted City plans and policies, nor will the project affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing. Consequently, no mitigation measures have been required with respect to Population or Housing. Section 13: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to transportation or circulation as a result of the project. Section 14: The proposed project will not create a significant additional demand for fire or police protection or require the expansion of existing schools, parks or other recreational facilities, maintenance of public facilities (including roads), or other governmental services. Therefore impacts to these services and agencies with respect to Public Services is not considered significant, and no mitigation measures have been required. Section 15,: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not create any additional impacts to public services. Section 16: The proposed project will not result in the need for new systems, or substantial alterations to Utilities, including power or natural gas, communication systems, water, sewer or septic tanks, storm water drainage, or solid waste disposal. For this reason, no mitigation measures have been required with respect to Utilities. Section 17: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development Resolution No. 98-13 Page 4 of 6 activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the aesthetics of the project site will not be impacted. Section 18: The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activit y any an more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not result in an increase in the demand for or affect existing recreational facilities. Section 19: There are no known archaeological or paleontologial resources on the project site. The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not result in an impacts to cultural resources. Section 20: For reasons discussed in the Initial Study, which is incorporated herein by reference, the project would not have any potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals. Section 21: For reasons discussed in the Initial Study, which is incorporated herein by reference, the project would not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. Section 22: For reasons discussed in the Initial Study, which is incorporated herein by reference, the project would not have environmental impacts that will cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Section 23: The applicant has consulted the lists prepared pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and has submitted a signed statement indicating whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any such list, and has specified any such list. The Lead Agency has consulted the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, and has certified that the development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not included in these lists of known Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites as compiled by the California Environmental Protection Agency. Section 24: For the foregoing reasons and based on its independent review and evaluation of the information and findings contained in the Initial Study, Staff Reports, minutes, and records of the proceedings, the City Council has determined that the project as conditioned and mitigated will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment because all of the potential significant adverse environmental impacts have been reduced to less than significant levels. Therefore, the City Council hereby adopts a Negative Declaration, making certain environmental findings in association with Environmental Assessment No. 696 for General Plan Amendment No. 24, Zone Change No. 26, Lot Line Adjustment No. 60. Resolution No. 98-13 Page 5 of 6 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3rd day of March, 1998. d (ixü4J �. MAYO ATTEST: it) CI_ CLERK S PATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES } I, Jo Purcell, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 98-13 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on March 3, 1998. l ..ter CITY CL` K f Resolution No. 98-13 N:\GROUP\PLANNING\RESOS\CC\RESEA696.CC Page 6 of 6