CC RES 1991-077RESOLUTION NO. 91 -77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NO. 630 AND AMENDING THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN
TO INCORPORATE THE TRAIL AND BIKEWAY DEVELOPMENT
POLICY AND INCLUDE THE TRAILS CATEGORY
DEFINITIONS IN THE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, on January 22, 1990, the City Council adopted
the Conceptual Trails Plan and on September 24, 1990 a joint
Council sub - committee and the Trails Committee made a
recommendation for an amendment to the General Plan for
inclusion of the Trail Development Policy into the General
Plan for implementation of the Conceptual Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the City's Development Code, the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on December 6,
1990 for initiation of an amendment to the City's General
Plan for incorporation of the Trail and Bikeway Development
Policy into the General Plan at which time all interested
parties were given the opportunity to be heard and present
evidence and the City Council approved the request for
initiation of an amendment to the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the City's Development Code the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on May 14,
1991 for recommendation of incorporation of the proposed
amendment to the City's General Plan to the City Council, at
which time all interested parties were given the opportunity
to be heard and present evidence and the Planning Commission
recommended an amendment to the General Plan;
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposed amendment, Staff
determined that the project was not exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA ") and prepared an Environmental Assessment; and
WHEREAS, on October 8, 1991 Staff completed an Initial
Study of the project and determined that the proposed
amendment to the General Plan will not result in any adverse
significant impacts to the environment as set forth in the
Initial Study; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the City's
Development Code, the City Council held a public hearing on
September 16, 1991 to discuss the proposed amendment and on
November 6, 1991 to discuss the Draft Negative Declaration,
at which times 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 DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The amendment to the General Plan to
incorporate the Trail and Bikeway Development Policy and to
include the Trails Category definitions will not cause any
significant adverse environmental impacts as described in the
Negative Declaration, Initial Study, and Environmental
Assessment attached hereto respectively as Exhibits "A ", "B",
and "C" because individual trails, when developed, will be
subject to further environmental analysis during review and
evaluation of development applications, the Development Code
requires maintenance to prevent the accumulation of odor
causing material on private property on which horses are
kept, the City already provides regular maintenance of
existing trails. dedicated to the City for public use, and
noise levels are anticipated to be similar and no more
excessive than noises associated with normal residential
uses.
Section 2: The amendment to the General Plan is
reflective of existing goals and policies contained in the
General Plan, The Conceptual Trails Plan contains categories
of trails and trails standards reflective of existing trails
and conceptual trails in the City. By referencing the trails
categories and status as contained in the Conceptual Trails
Plan, the amendment provides a means for review and
evaluation of trails as development occurs throughout the
City, but does not.necessarily mandate their construction.
Accordingly, the amendment will not cause any significant
adverse environmental impacts.
Section 3: The amendment to the General Plan is deemed
to be in the public interest because it will provide a means
for implementation of the Conceptual Trails Plan and will
allow for the creation of new trails and pathways for
pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle use as development occurs
throughout the City, and will provide additional recreational
opportunities in the City.
Section 4: That this is the first amendment to the
City's General Plan to be approved within the calendar year
1991, which is less than the four (4) amendments permitted
pursuant to Section 65358 (b) of the California State
Government Code per calendar year.
Section 5: The amendment will not individually or
cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as
defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code because
the Trail and Bikeway Development Policy includes a
requirement for trails to be constructed to have a minimal
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impact on the environment.
Section 6: That the language in paragraph 9 of the Path
and Trails Networks discussion contained in the Urban
Environment Element of the General Plan on pages 124 -136 is
hereby amended as described in the attached Exhibit "D ".
Section 7: That the seven (7) policies contained in the
Trail and Bikeway Development Policy are hereby added to the
existing twenty -one (21) Transportation Systems Policies
found in the Urban Environment Element of the City's General
Plan as described in the attached Exhibit "E".
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Staff Report,
minutes, and records of the proceedings, the City Council of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts the Negative
Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 630 and amends
the General Plan to incorporate the Trail and Bikeway
Development Policy and to include the Trails Category
definitions as described in the attached Exhibits "D" and
"Ell
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 1991
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES)
I, Jo Purcell, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 91 -77 was duly
and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at
a regular meeting held on November 6, 1991.
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CITY CLE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Resolution No. 91 -77
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EXHIBIT "A"
DRAFT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION •
FOR: Environmental Assessment No. 630
. (Project)
Application has .been filed with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for
approval of the project known as *an. amendment to the City's General-
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Plan Urban Environment Element
and to be implemented
by the City of Rancho Palos_ Verdes.
The project is briefly described as:
An amendment to the City's General Plan for the incorporation of the
Trail and Bikeway-_ Development Policy and for the inclusion of the trail
category definitions.
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Impact Report
Guidelines of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes the Lead Agency has
analyzed the project and determined that the project will not have a
significant impact on the environment. Based or.- this finding, the
• Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
A copy of the Initial Study, documenting reasons to- support the
finding, is attached.
A period of 21 days from the 'ate of publication of the notice of
this NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of
the project specifications, the Initial Study and this document prior
to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the Lead
Agency. A copy of the project specifications is on file in the
offices of Environmental Services Department �•
30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. CA 90274
Date: October 8, 1991 By: ee
Loll
Olrector of Environmental Sgrvlces
(Title)
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EXHIBIT "A"
EXHIBIT "B"
INITIAL STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO, 630
SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This initial study has been prepared in association with
Environmental Assessment No. 630 for a proposed amendment to
the City's General Plan for incorporation of the Trail and
Bikeway Development Policy and inclusion of the Trails
Category definitions as contained in the Conceptual Trails
Plan which was adopted on January 22, 1990. This study
evaluates the City wide implications of the proposed
amendment. Evaluation of individual trails will be conducted
during review of development applications for specific
projects.
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located on the Palos
Verdes Peninsula in the southwestern portions of Los Angeles
County, The City includes 12.3 square miles of rolling
terrain, canyon areas, and steep rocky cliffs along the 7 -1/2
miles of coastline. Approximately one -third of the total
land is vacant, with three- quarters of the immediate
coastline remaining vacant.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Preparation of the Environmental Assessment revealed that the
following environmental issues may be effected by the
proposed amendment to the General Plan. Other environmental
issues (as described in the California Environmental Quality
Act) have been examined and have been determined to be of no
concern within the parameters of this project. Unless
discussed in this Initial Study, the impacts resulting from
this project (individual and /or collective) when added to
past, current, or future projects, are not considered
p' cumulative vie olnt.
significant from a cumul wp
Earth
Implementation of trails may cause minor disruptions,
displacement, compaction, or overcovering of the soil as well
as minor alteration in the topography for creation of trails.
These changes are anticipated to be insignificant, and will'
be subject to further analysis during review and evaluation
of individual development applications involving trails
issues.
EXHIBIT "B"
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Initial Study: Environmental Assessment No. 630
October 8, 1991
Air
There has been some concern expressed by residents of the
City that excessive horse traffic may cause objectionable
odors. This impact would only ffect
equestrian Y trails designated for
q use and would likely occur primarily in the areas
where horses are boarded. Section 17.12.040 8 's Development � � of the
Cit
Y Code requires each property owner on which
horses or other large domestic animals are kept to maintain
the property in a sanitary
conditions. mane er to prevent offensive
ons. Additionally, regular maintenance of all trails
within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is already provided b
the City. Therefore the potential Impacts to air P y
p with
respect to objectionable odors which may caused b the
construction of additional equestrian Y •
q trails in the City is
not considered significant.
Noise
Construction of future trails will occur primarily n land
anticipated that zoned for residential uses. It is Y
at any
increases in noise caused by implementation of trails
on
residential land will be similar and no more excessive than
noises associated with normal residential uses. Potential
increases in noise are therefore not considered to be
significant.
TransportationLCirculation
Implementation of trails will cause alterations to resent
patterns of circulation or movement of to p
resent
because of the
creation of new trails and pathways for pedestrian
equestrian, and bicycle uses throughout the City. pedestrian, is.
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considered to be a beneficial impact Y
with p, t and is in conformance
h existing policies contained In the City's General Plan.
Public Services
The proposed amendment to the General Plan will cause an
increase in the number of trails to be maintained throughout
the City. However, because this is a service already
included in the City's budget, this
cause a y• g is not anticipated to
significant impact on Public Services,
Recreation
By providing additional opportunities for new recreational
uses in the City, the proposed amendment will result in a
positive impact upon the quality and quantity of existin
recreational opportunities. Y g
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Initial Study: Environmental Assessment No, 630
October 8, 1991
FINDINGS /DETERMINATION
The proposed amendment to the General Plan is not anticipated
to have significant adverse environmental impacts.
Implementation of trails in accordance with the proposed
policies will be beneficial to the community by providing
additional recreational opportunities, and is in conformance
with existing policies contained in the General Plan.
Impacts associated air, noise, and public services are not
considered to be significant because of existing maintenance
services provided in the City and because potential increases
in noise levels are anticipated to be no more excessive than
those associated with normal residential uses. In view of
the foregoing information and analysis, the Environmental
Assessment questionnaire, supplemental data, and other
information sources, it has been determined that a Negative
Declaration should be issued.
This Initial Study was prepared by Terry Silverman, Associate
Planner, under the direction of the Director of Environmental
Services on October 8, 1991. Data was supplied by the
Environmental Assessment questionnaire, the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan (1975 as amended) and the City's
Development Code.
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EXHIBIT "C"
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM
(Initial StudY)
Date Submitted: � No.
GENERAL_ I. INFORMATION
10 Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
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2. Address of project: W 1Gi�
Assessor's Block and Lot Number _ -
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be
contacted concerning this prefect.
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4. List and describe any other related pewits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required by
city, regional, state and 'federal agencies:7vle amieyomeyT
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5. 3Exis tang zoning district: Cot
6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed)
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7. Site size: YYLimlf
S. Square footage:
9. ?gun er of - floors of construction: _
10. Amount of off- street parking provided:
11. (Attach plans.)
12. Proposed scheduling: .
13. Associated projects: -
14. Anticipated incremental development:
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15. If this is a residential project, indicate the number of-
units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and
type of household size expected:
16. If this is a commercial project, indicate the type of pro-
- ject, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities:
LI/A ............
17. If this is an industrial project, indicate the type.of
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ro'-ect, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
N1 A
IS, If this is an institutional project, indicate the major.
function, estimated employment-per shift, estimated occupancy,
loadin g facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the
project:
19. If -the '
roect involves a variance, conditional use permit,
P �
• or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly -why the
application is required: N
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Are the following applicable items to the project or its effects-?
Discuss below all items ghecked yes (attach additional sheets as
necessary).
YES NO
20. Change in existing features of any bays,*
.tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial
alteration of ground contours.
_ 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing
residential areas or public lands or roads.
22. Change in pattern, scale or character of general
area of project.
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23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
X
24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in
vicinity.
25. Change in ocean, bay, lake, strewn or ground water
quality or quantity, or alteration of existing
drainage patterns. -
26.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity* .
27. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or
_ more
• 28. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous ables or
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materials, such as t oxic substances, flamm
explosives.
29: substantial change t in demand for municipal service
X � g , etc.
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(police, fire, water, sewage, .
30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption
(electricity, oil, natural gas, etc .) .
31. Relationship to a larger project or series of
projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
page, describe the project s ite as it exists
32 On a separate p
soil
the roject, including information on topography, so or
before P
tabilit , plants and animals, and any cultural, histhe site, and
s Y P
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the
P hoto ra hs of th
the use of the structures. Attach p g P
describe the surrounding properties,
• 33. On a separate page, cultural,
including information on plants and animals and encf land use
historical, or scenic, aspects. Indicate the t land use {on s
residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of and
{ department stores, etc.),
family, apartment hones,.shopsfronta e, set -back, rear yard,
scale of development (height, 9
etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity.
ENVIRONMFKTA - IMPACTS
'n all "yes" and Please explain "maybe" answers on separate Y .
sheets.) XES H-0
340 will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures. --
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features.
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical-features? -- --
e. Any increase in wind or watet off
erosion of soils, either on or x
the site?
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f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean bay, inlet lake?
or any or
q. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides,
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ground failure, or similar hazards?*
350 , Will the proposal result in:
• a. Substantial-air emissions or �-
deterioration of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
e
or regionally? ._
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36. Wad. -Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the
course or direction of water move-
ments, in either marine or fresh
waters?
b. Chances in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the.rate and
amount of . surface water-runoff? ._
C. Alterations to the course or.
flow of flood waters?
d►. Change in the amount of surface
X
water in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alteration of surface water
quality, including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity? ._
f. Alte:a Lion of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters? _.__
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g. Change in the quantity of ground,
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
X
or-excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise available
for water
public supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property
to water - related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
j. Significant changes in the
temperature, flow, or chemical
content of surface thermal springs?
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plant Life. Will the proposal result in: XES
MAYBE IM
a. Change in the diversity of
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species, or number of any species of
plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, microflora and aquatic
X
plants)?
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b'. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species of
X
plants? ---
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C. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a barrier
to the normal replenishment of
existing species? .-
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d. Reduction in acreage of any
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agricultural crop?
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38.
Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
-a. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any species
of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shell-
fish, benthic organisms, insects or
y
microf auna ) ? --
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b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of animals? ---
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c. Introduction of new species of
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animals into an area, or result in
a barrier to the migration or move-
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went of animals? _.--
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d. Deterioration to existing fish
or wildlife habitat?
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o'se. Will the proposal result in:
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a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
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b. Exposure of people to severe,
noise levels? - =:-
40.
Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce new light or glare?
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Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration.of the present or
X
planned land use of an area?
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42.
anal Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of
any natural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
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43. Risk of U2set. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the
release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
irr the event of an accident or upset
conditions?
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b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an emer-
gency evacuation plan?
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44. population. Will the proposal alter the --
location, distribution, density, or growth
rate of the human population of an area?
45. Hou sina. Will the proposal affect existing
housing, or create a demand for additional
'
housing . ?
46. ansnortation /Circu.lation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial
additional vehicular movement?
b. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
�!
parking?
C. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of people
and /or goods?
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e. Alterations to waterborne, rail
or air traffic?
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f. Increase in traffic hazards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
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47. public Services. Will the proposal have
.an effect upon, or result in a need for
new or altered governmental services in
any, of the following, areas:
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a. Fire ,protection?
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.. b. Police protection.
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c . , School s?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
' including roads?
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f. Other 9 ov a rnme nt a l services.
48. Eneray. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
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b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy, or
require the development of new sources
of energy? ----
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49. Utilities, Will the proposal result in a
.need for new systems, or substantial altera-
tions to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas. — -
b. Communications systems. _---
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C,- Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks.
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e. Storm water drainage?
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f. Solid waste and disposal? _---
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5o. Human Health. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health) ? s --- ----
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• b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards? -----
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51. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in
the obstruction of any scenic vista or
view open to the public, or will the
proposal result in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to
public view? ----
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52. Recrdation. Will the proposal result in
an impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
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53. Cultural Resources.
a. will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction of a
prehistoric or historic archeological
X
site? --
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b. Will the proposal result in
adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to a. prehistoric or historic
building, structure, or object?
C. Does the proposal have the poten-
tial to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural
X
values?
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d. Will the proposal restrict existing
' religious or sacred uses-within the
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potential impact area?
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54. Mandatory Findings of Sianifica
-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 plant or animal commun-
ity, 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?
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short -term, to
the disadvantage of long. -tern,
environmental goals? (A short term
impact on the environment is one
• which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time while .
long -term impacts will endure well
into the future.)
C. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (A
project nay affect two or more
separate resources where the impact
on each resource is relatively
small, but where the effect of the
total of those impacts on the
environment is significant.)
• d. Does the project have env ron
mental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effect on hussan
beings, either directly or
ind r ectly?
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CF I hereby certify that the statements furnished
CERTIFICATION: - •
above and in the attached exhibits present the data and informa-
tion required for this initial evaluation to the best MY
ability, and that the facts, statements, and information a and
presented are true and correct to the best of my 5
belief*
Date - - (S i nature )
For
(Applicant)
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D115cu ION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND DE TERMINATION
(To be cozpleted by the Lead Agency -
may be attached on separate sheets)
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on the basis of this initial evaluation: (check one)
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a VI~
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significant effect on the environmentr and a NE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
_ 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 the t
mitigation measures described on an attached shee TION
have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECIRA
will be prepared.
I f ind the proposed project MAY have a sign if ican
e f f ect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL Il�iPACT
REPORT is required.
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EXHIBIT "D"
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
The walkways, bikeways, and equestrian trail alignments
contained in the City's Conceptual Trails Plan (adopted
January 22, 1990 and amended September 16, 1991) should be
essentially considered from an "Arterial" or "Collector"
standpoint. It should be noted that the alignments are
flexible, and may be subject to rerouting and perhaps even
elimination. By the same token, it may become evident
through time that more should be added. As such, the
following trails categories have been established to indicate
what would be involved in the implementation of a particular
trail identified in the Conceptual Trails Plan:
Category I: Existing, dedicated trails which meet
trail standards.
Category II: Proposed trails and trail segments which
cross undeveloped privately owned land that is zoned
as being developable. These trails and trail segments
should be implemented when the respective parcels of
land are developed.
Category III: Proposed trails and trail segments
which are located on existing trail easements, City
property, or street rights -of -way and which require
implementation or improvements.
Category IV: Proposed trails and trail segments which
cross privately -owned land designated as Open Space or
Open Space Hazard, or on land owned by a public
utility or public agency. These trails and trail
segments require the acquisition of easements, and my
require implementation or improvements.
Category V: Proposed trails which would primarily
benefit neighborhood residents, and which cross
privately -owned land. Efforts to implement these
trails shall only be initiated by affected property
owners or community groups. The City shall provide
guidance to those who wish to implement these trails,
but will not initiate efforts to implement them.
Category VI: Proposed trails and trail segments which
have special circumstances, considerations, or
constraints.
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EXHIBIT "E"
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TRAIL AND BIKEWAY DEVELOPMENT POLICY
22 - Reflect the elements of the City's Conceptual Trails
Plan in appropriate City processes and procedures
depending on trails categories and status as defined in
the Conceptual Trails Plan. For each trail category,
the City's action should include:
a - Category I: No action required.
b - Category II: Inclusion of these trails, or
alternate approaches to provide access, should be
considered in conjunction with the review and
approval by the Planning Commission or City Council
of all proposals for land development* or major
construction, **
* Land development shall mean development proposed
through a subdivision of land application and /or
conditional use permit application .
** Major construction shall mean development
proposed through * a conditional use permit
application, major grading application, . or
variance application .
c — Category III: Consideration of these trails or
alternate approaches to provide access, prior to bid
solicitation in projects involving the Department of
Public Works or the Department of Recreation and
Parks
d - Category IV: Efforts to implement these trails by
soliciting voluntary offers to dedicate easements.
In some cases, the City may seek the dedication of
an easement as a mitigation measure for significant
property improvements.*
* Significant property improvements shall mean
development proposed through a conditional use
permit, grading application, or variance
application.
e - Category V: Implementation of these trails only
upon initiation by affected property owners or
community groups. The City shall not initiate
efforts to implement Category V trails.
f - Category VI: Individual evaluation of these trails.
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Trail and Bikeway Development Policy
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23 - Design and construct trails in accordance with U.S.
Forest Service standards, wherever possible.
24 - Construct trails to have a minimal impact on the
environment.
25 - Align trails to provide maximum access to scenic
resources.
26 - Include those bikeways in the Conceptual Bikeways Plan,
or alternate approaches to provide access, prior to
approval of proposals for land development* by the
Planning Commission or City Council.
* Land development shall mean development proposed
through a subdivision of land application and /or
conditional use permit application.
27 - Consider the inclusion of bikeways in the Conceptual
Bikeways Plan, or alternate approaches to provide
access, prior to project bid solicitation in all
Department of Public Works or Department of Recreation
and Parks projects.
EXHIBIT "E"
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