CC RES 1977-014 RESOLUTION NO- 77-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REPEALING RESOLUTION
NOS. 76-24 , 7 4--28 , 74-43 , AND 75-104 AND
ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS AMENDED , 1976,
AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE
RESOURCES AGENCY.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1 . Resolution Nos . 76-24, 7 4-28 , 74-43 , and
75-104 are hereby repealed .
Section 2. In accordance with Public Resources Code
Section 21082, the City Council hereby adopts the proce-
dures attached hereto as its Guidelines for the consideration
and evaluation of projects and the preparation of Environmental
Impact Reports in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act, as amended, 1976, and the Guidelines of the
Secretary for the Resources Agency as amended , effective
January 1, 1977.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1st day of
March , 1977.
MAYOR
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I , , �,_ ii . , City Clerk of the City of
Rancho Palos Ve a:P. , C•l i f r ni a, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of said City is
ive; that the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No.
-/CC , was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of
said City at a regular me=ting of s ' d Co ncil , duly and
regularly held on the A day of /'f// ) J , 1977, and that
the same was so passe. and adopted by the following vote:
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES
I . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .
I/ A. Use . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C. Exemptions from CEQA 3•
D. Application of CEQA to Discretionary Projects . . . 3
E. Submission of Data by Applicant . . . • . . . . . . 3
F. Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
II . THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS . . . . . . . . . , . , , 4
A. Determination of Exemption 4
B. Initial Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , ,
- C. Negative Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
III . THE EIR PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A. Decision to Prepare an EIR . . . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Preparation of the Draft EIR . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C. Public Review of the Draft EIR . . . . . . . . . . 10
D. Evaluation of Comments by Lead Agency . . . . . 11
E. The Final EIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
F. Findings . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 12
IV. FILINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A. Notice of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B. Notice of Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
V. APPENDICES
A. Flow Chart - Environmental Impact
Report Process
B . Environmental Information and Checklist Form
C. List of Categorical Exemptions
D. Notice of Completion
E . Notice of Determination
F. Negative Declaration Form
G. Examples of Significant Effects
H. Energy Conservation Measures
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I . GENERAL.
A. Use.
These Guidelines, effective January 1 , 1977 , set
forth the procedures which shall be used by the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes in the implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) , as
amended , 1976 (Public Resources Code §21000 et sea. ) .
They are based on -the State Guidelines promulgated by
the Resources Agency, effective January 1 , 1977,
which are incorporated herein by reference , and should
be referred to whenever additional detail or clarifica-
tion is necessary.
B. Definitions.
(1 ) Discretionary Project. Discretionary project
means an activity defined as a project which requires
the exercise of judgment, deliberation , or decision on
the part of the public agency or body in the process of
approving or disapproving a particular activity, as
distinguished from situations where the public agency
or body merely has to determine whether there has been
conformity with applicable statutes, ordinances or
regulations . A project having both ministerial and
discretionary elements is deemed discretionary.
( 2 ) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) . Environmental
T ' #-'4- (Lu'I D ) m v .r V- ` d e` -i i ed ^ 4 a r n r , - setting
forth the environmental effects and considerations
pertaining to a project as specified in Section 21100
of CEQA, and may refer to either a Draft or a Final
EIR, pursuant to Sections III .B. and III .E. of these
Guidelines .
( 3 ) Initial Study. Initial Study means a preliminary
analysis prepared by the Lead Agency pursuant to
Section I I. B. of these Guidelines to determine whether
an EIR or a Negative Declaration must be prepared .
( 4 ) Lead Agency. Lead Agency means the City agency which
has the principal responsibility for preparing environ-
mental documents and for carrying out or approving a
project which may have a significant effect on the
environment. .
( 5 ) Negative Declaration. Negative Declaration
means a written statement by the Lead Agency briefly
presenting the reasons why a proposed project will
not have a significant effect on the environment and
does not require the preparation of an EIR.
( 6 ) Project. Project means the whole of an action,
which has a potential for resulting in a physical
change in the environment, directly or ultimately,
that is any of the following :
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(a) An activity directly undertaken by a public
agency including but not limited to public
works construction and related activities ,
clearing or grading of land , improvements to
existing public structures, enactment and
amendment of ordinances , and the adoption and
amendment of local General Plans or elements
thereof pursuant to Government Code Sections
65100 through 65700 ;
(b) An activity undertaken by a person which is
supported in whole or in part through public
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agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or
other forms of assistance from one or more
public agencies;
(c) An activity involving the issuance to a person
of a lease, permit, license , certificate, or
. other entitlement for use by one or more
public agencies .
(7) Responsible Agency. Responsible Agency means
a public agency, other than the Lead Agency, which has
responsibility for carrying out or approving a project.
(8 ) Significant Environmental Effect. Significant
environmental effect means a substantial or potentially
substantial, adverse change in any of the physical
conditions within the area affected by the activity
including land, air , water , minerals, flora, fauna,
ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic
siyni f icaiice , and !flay r esul L from direct_ or indirect
consequences of a project.
A project shall be found to have a significant effect
on the environment if:
(a) The project has 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 community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a
rare or endangered plant or animal or elimi-
nate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory;
(b) The project has the potential to achieve
short-term environmental goals to the dis-
advantage of long-term environmental goals;
(c) The project has possible environmental ef-
fects which are individually limited but
cumulatively considerable. As used in this
section, "cumulatively considerable" means
that the incremental effects of an individual
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
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the effects of other current projects , and the
effects of probable future projects; or
(d ) The environmental effects of a project will
cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings , either directly or indirectly.
Examples of consequences which normally have a signifi-
cant effect on the environment are listed in Appendix
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C. Exemptions From CEQA.
The following- projects are exempt from the requirements
of CEQA and do not require the preparation of an Initial Study,
Negative Declaration, or EIR:
(1 ) All Ministerial Projects . These are projects
for which the City ' s discretionary approval is not
required. Such projects include but are not limited to
building permits, business licenses, final subdivision
maps and individual utility service connections and
disconnections .
(2) All Categorical Exemptions . These are classes of
projects which have been found by the Secretary for
Resources not to have a significant effect on environ-
ment. A list of these exemptions is set forth in
Appendix "C" of these Guidelines.
(3) Certain Emergency Actions and Projects . These
include emergency projects carried out or approved by a
public agency to repair or replace property or facilities
damaged or destroyed as a result of a disastar in which
a state of emergency has been declared by tha Governor ,
and emergency repairs to public service facilities to
maintain service, and specific actions necessary
to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
D. Application of CEQA to Discretionary Projects.
Except as provided in Sections I .C . and I I .C. of these
Guidelines, the Lead Agency shall prepare directly or
by contract an Environmental Impact Report for all
public and private projects which involve discretionary
governmental action , and which may have a significant
effect on the environment either individually or
cumulatively.
E. Submission of Data by Applicant.
(1 ) The Lead Agency may require the the applicant to
submit any data or information which may be necessary
for the Lead Agency to determine whether the project
may have a significant effect on the environment,
and to assist in the preparation of an Initial Study, .
Negative Declaration or EIR which may include the
applicant' s submitting a "rough draft" and a Draft
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EIR. An "Environmental Information and Checklist
Form" , which is to be completed and submitted with
the application for the proposed activity, so that an
Initial Study may be conducted , is included in these
Guidelines as Appendix "B" .
( 2 ) In addition, the applicant shall provide the Lead
Agency with any information available to it concerning
which additional public agencies will have approval
authority over the project.
F. Fees.
( 1) A fee covering all costs and expenses, including
any consultants ' fees, incurred by the City in prepar-
ing an Initial Study, Negative Declaration or EIR,
shall be charged to the project applicant.
( 2 ) No fee shall be collected when it is determined
at the initial examination that the proposed project
does not require the preparation of an Initial Study,
• a Negative Declaration or an EIR, because the project
is exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Section
I .C. of these Guidelines.
( 3 ) The City shall charge a fee not exceeding the
actual cost of reproduction to members of the public
who request copies of an Initial Study, Negative
Declaration or EIR.
( 4 ) A non-refundable fee, the amount of which shall be
determined by Resolution of the City Council , will be
required to initiate an appeal of the Lead Agency ' s
final adoption of the Negative Declaration under.
Section II.C. ( 5 ) of these Guidelines.
II . THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS.
A. Determination of Exemption.
A determination shall first be made by the Agency as
to whether the activity, if within the definition of
a "project, " is exempt from the requirements of CEQA
because it is ministerial , an emergency project, or is
categorically exempt, under Section I .C. of these
Guidelines . .
B. Initial Study.
( 1) General . If the project is subject to the require-
ments of CEQA, the Lead Agency shall conduct an Initial
Study to determine if the project may have a significant
effect on the environment, unless the Lead Agency can
determine that the project will clearly have a signifi-
cant effect.
( 2 ) Contents. The Initial Study shall contain the
following information in brief form:
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( a) A brief description of the project as
proposed , including a commonly used name for the
project, if any;
(c) A finding that the project will not have a
significant effect on the environment;
(d) An attached copy of the Initial Study
documenting r e-asons to support the finding;
and
(e) Mitigation measures, if any, included in
the project to avoid potentially significant
effects. I/
( 3 ) Notice . Notice to the public of the preparation
of the Negative Declaration shall be provided within
a reasonable period of time prior to final adoption
of the Negative Declaration. Notice shall be given .
to all organizations and individuals who have previously
requested such notice , and shall , in addition, be given
by at least one of the following procedures:
(a) Publication, no fewer times than required by
Section 6061 of the Government Code, by the Agency
in a newspaper of general circulation in the area
affected by the proposed project; or
(b) pncting of notice by the Agency on and
off site in the area where the project is to be
located; or
(c) Direct mailing to owners of property contiguous
to the project.
( 4 ) Public Review. The' Negative Declaration shall
be made available to the public for ten ( 10 ) working
days from date of publication of notice prior to
final adoption of the Negative Declaration to provide
an opportunity for members of the public to respond to
the finding . .
(5 ) Appeal of Final Adoption. Within ten ( 10 ) -
days after final adoption of the Negative Declaration,
the decision of the Lead Agency may b,e appealed in
writing to the City Council . A fee will be required
pursuant to Section I .F. ( 4 ) of these Guidelines.
( 6 ) Notice of Determination. After making a decision
to carry out or approve the project, for which a
Negative Declaration has been prepared and finally I/
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adopted , the Lead Agency shall f ile a Notice of Deter-
mination, as provided for in Section IV.B. of these
Guidelines.
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III . THE EIR PROCESS .
A. Decision to Prepare an EIR.
(1 ) If the Lead Agency finds after an Initial Study,
and despite any mitigation measures implemented under
Section II B ( 3) of these Guidelines , that the
project may have a significant effect on the environ-
ment , the Lead Agency must prepare or cause to be
prepared an Environmental Impact Report.
I/ (2) In addition, and by way of explanation, an EIR
should be prepared whenever either or both of the
following occurs:
(a) It can be fairly argued on the basis of
substantial evidence that the project may have
a significant effect on the environment;
(b) There is serious public controversy concern-
ing the environmental effect of a project.
B. Preparation of the Draft EIR. When the Lead Agency
decides that an EIR will be required for a project,
it shall follow the procedures in this section.
(1 ) Early Consultation . When more than one public
agency will be involved in undertaking or approving _
a project , the Lead Agency shall consult with all
Responsible Agencies before completing a draft ETR.
(2) General :
(a) The information contained in an EIR shall
include summarized technical data, maps, plot
plans, diagrams and similar relevant information
sufficient to permit full assessment of signifi-
cant environmental impacts. Highly specialized
and technical data, however , should be included
in appendices .
(b) The EIR should be prepared using a systematic,
interdisciplinary analysis, but no single discipline
shall be designated or required to undertake this.
evaluation .
(c) The EIR shall reference all documents used in
its preparation and can incorporate any document by
reference . The EIR shall state where the incorpor-
ated document will be available for inspection.
(d ) Each report shall contain a brief summary of
the proposed action and its consequences. The EIR
shall also include a Table of Contents or Index.
(e) An EIR prepared for a general plan may be
used as the foundation document for subsequent
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EIRs prepared for specific projects within the
geographic area covered by the general plan.
(3 ) Contents . A Draft EIR shall contain the following
information:
(a) Description of Project. A description of the
project including the following but only in
sufficient detail necessary for evaluation and
review of the environmental impact:
1. The precise location and boundaries of
the proposed project on a detailed map,
preferably topographic. The location of the
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project shall also appear on a regional map.
2. A statement of the objectives sought by
the proposed project.
3. A general description of the project' s
technical , economic, and environmental
characteristics, . considering the principal
engineering proposals and supporting public
service facilities.
(b) Description of Environmental Setting. A
description of the environment in the vicinity
of the project, as it exists before commencement
of the project, from both a local and regional
perspective . Special emphasis should be placed
on environmental resources that are rare or
unique to that region. Specific reference to
related projects, both public and private, both
existing and planned, in the region should be
included for purposes of examining the possible
cumulative impact.
(c) Environmental Impact. All phases of a
project must be considered when evaluating its
impact on the environment: planning, acquisition,
development and operation. The following sub-
jects shall be discussed, preferably in separate
sections or paragraphs. The information required
by Paragraphs 5 and 6 , however , need be included
only in EIRs prepared for the following: the
adoption, amendment, or enactment of a plan,
policy, or ordinance of a public agency; the
adoption by a local agency formation commission
of a resolution making determinations; or , a
project requiring an EIS under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 .
1. The significant environmental effects of
the proposed project, including both direct
and indirect and short and long term signifi-
cant effects of the project. A copy of the -
Initial Study shall be attached to the EIR to
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provide the basis for limiting the impacts
discussed.
2. Any significant environmental effects
which cannot be avoided if the proposal is
implemented , including those which can
be reduced to an insignificant level but
not eliminated .
3. Mitigation measures proposed to minimize
the significant effects including avoidable ,
adverse impacts, and any inefficient and
unnecessary consumption of energy . This
shall include identification of the levels
of reduction and the basis for them. Where
several measures are available to mitigate
an impact , each should be discussed and the
basis for selecting a particular measure
should be given. Energy conservation
measures, examples of which are given in
Appendix "H" of these Guidelines, shall be
discussed when relevant.
4 . Alternatives to the proposed action
includin g all reasonable alternatives to the
project , or to the location of the project,
which could feasibly attain the basic
objectives of the project, and why they were
rejected in favor of the ultimate choice .
The specific alternative of "no project"
must also always be evaluated , along with
its impact.
5. The relationship between local short-
term uses of man' s environmental and the
maintenance and enhancement of long-term
productivity including the cumulative and
long-term effects of the proposed project
which adversely affect the state of the
environment. In addition, the reasons why
the proposed project is believed by the
proponent to be justified now, rather than
reserving an option for further alternatives.
6 . Any significant irreversible environ-
mental changes which would be involved in the
proposed oposed act ion should it be implemented including irreversible uses of nonrenewable
resources, and irreversible commitments to
future uses .
7 . The growth-inducing impact of the
proposed action including the ways in which
the proposed project could foster economic
or population growth, either directly or
indirectly, in the surrounding environment.
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8 . A statement briefly indicating the reasons
why various possibly significant effects of a
project were determined not to be significant.
(d) Organizations and Persons Consulted .
The identity of all federal , state or local agencies,
other organizations and private individuals consulted
in preparing the EIR, and the identity of the persons ,
firm or agency preparing the EIR, by contract or other
authorization.
( e) Water Quality Aspects.
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Describe in the "environmental setting" section, and
other sections where applicable , water quality aspects
of the proposed project which have been previously certi-
fied by the appropriate state or interstate organization
as being in substantial compliance with applicable water
quality stardards .
C. Public Review of Draft EIR.
( 1) Consultation. After completing a Draft EIR, the
Lead Agency shall consult with and obtain comments from
public agencies having jurisdiction by law with respect
to the project and should consult with persons having -
special expertise with respect to any environmental
impact involved .
( 2 ) Notice . The Lead Agency shall provide public
notice of the completion of the Draft EIR at the same
time it sends a Notice of Completion to the Resources
Agency, as provided for in Section IV. A. of these
Guidelines. Notice shall be given to all organizations
and individuals who have previously requested such
notice and shall , in addition, be given. by at least one
of the following procedures:
(a) Publication, no fewer times than required by
Section 6061 of the Government Code , by the Agency
in a newspaper of general circulation in the area
affected by the project; or
(b) Posting of notice by the Agency on and off
site in the area where the project will be located;
or
(c) Direct mailing to owners of property contiguous
to the property.
( 3 ) Public Review Period. In order to allow the gener-
al public sufficient opportunity to comment, the draft
EIR shall be made public at least thirty ( 30 ) days but
not longer than ninety ( 90 ) days except in unusual
situations which, in the Lead Agency ' s opinion, require
additional time. A noticed public hearing on the Draft
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EIR shall be held immediately following the public
review period by the Environmental Committee of the
Lead Agency, at which time the comments received may
be discussed.
(4 ) The Lead Agency shall use the State Clearing-
house whenever it distributes the EIR or other
environmental documents to state agencies for review.
(5) The Draft EIR.will be available for review at
the offices of the Department of Environmental Services
and at the public libraries in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes .
D. Evaluation of Comments by Lead Agency.
The Lead Agency shall evaluate comments received from
persons and organizations who reviewed the Draft EIR
and shall respond in writing to significant environ-
mental points raised by such persons and organizations .
The response may be in the form of a revision of the
Draft EIR or an attachment to it.
E. The Final EIR.
(1 ) Preparation. The Lead Agency shall prepare a
Final EIR consisting of:
(a) The Draft EIR or a revision of the Draft.
(b) Comments and recommendations received
on the Draft EIR either verbatim or in summary;
(c) A list of persons, organizations and public
agencies commenting on the Draft EIR; and
(d) The responses of the Lead Agency to signi-
cant environmental points raised in the review and
consultation process, which may be in the form of
a revision of the Draft EIR or an attachment to
it. Any major issues raised when the comments are
at variance to the Lead Agency' s position must
be addressed in detail , including reasons why they
were not accepted and the factors of overriding
importance .
(2) Certification. The Final EIR shall be presented
to the decision-making body of the Lead Agency. The
Lead Agency shall certify that the Final EIR has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and the State Guide-
lines and that the decision-making body or administra-
tive official having final approval authority over the
project has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the EIR, prior to approval of the project.
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F. Findings . The Lead Agency shall not approve or carry
out a project for which an EIR has been completed which
identifies one or more significant effects of the
project unless the Agency makes one or more of the
written findings below, which shall be supported by
substantial evidence in the record. The finding ( s )
shall be made for each of the significant effects and
shall be accompanied by a statement of facts supporting
each finding :
(1 ) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into,_ the project which mitigate or avoid
the significant environmental effects thereof as
identified in the Final EIR.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the respon-
sibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and
not the agency making the finding. Such changes have
been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency. (This finding shall not
be made if the Lead Agency has concurrent jurisdiction
with another agency to deal with identified , feasible
mitigation measures or alternatives) .
(3) Specific economic, social , or other considerations
make infeasible the mitigation measures or project
alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
IV. FILINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA.
A. Notice of Completion. As soon as the Draft EIR is
completed, a Notice of Completion must be tiled with
the Secretary for the Resources Agency. The Notice
shall include a brief description of the project , its
proposed location, an address where copies of the EIR
are available , and the period during which comments
will be received. A form for this Notice is provided
in Appendix "D" of these Guidelines.
B. Notice of Determination
(1 ) For a Negative Declaration: If the Lead Agency
approves a project for which a Negative Declaration has
been prepared ; the Lead Agency must file a Notice of
Determination which shall include:
(a) The decision of the Agency to approve or
carry out the project;
(b) The Determination of the Lead Agency
whether the project will have a significant
effect on the environment;
(c ) A statement that no EIR has been prepared
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA; and
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(d) A copy of the Negative Declaration.
(2 )2 For an EIR: If the Lead Agency approves a project
for which an EIR has been prepared, the Lead Agency must
file a Notice of Determination which shall include:
(a)
An identification of the project by its
common name where possible ;
(b) The decision of the Lead Agency to approve
or carry out the project;
(c) The determination of the Lead Agency whether
the project , in its approved form, will have a
significant effect .
(d ) A brief statement of the mitigation measures
which were adopted by the Lead Agency to reduce the
impacts of the approved project; and;
(3 ) The above Notices of Determination must be filed
with the County Clerk of the County or counties in which
the p roject would be located. If the project requires
discretionary approval from a state agency, the notice
shall also be filed with the Secretary for Resources. A
form for the Notice of Determination is provided for in
Exhibit "E" of these Guidelines .
(4 ) The filing of the Notice of Determination with the
Secretary for Resources or County Clerk starts a 30 day
statute of limitations on court challenges to the Lead
Agency ' s approval under CEQA. (Public Resources Code
§21167 (b) . )
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APPENDIX B
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
ENVIRONM ENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM
(Initial Study)
Date Submitted :
GENERAL INFORMATION
1 . Name and address of developer or project sponsor :
2. Address of project:
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Assessor ' s Block and Lot Number_
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted
concerning this project:
4 . List and describe any other related permits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required by
city, regional , state and federal agencies:
5 . Existing zoning district:
6 . Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed) :
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7 . Site size :
8 . Square footage:
9 , Number of floors of construction:
10 . Amount of off-street parking provided:
11. (Attach plans. )
12. Proposed scheduling:
13 . Associated projects:
14 . Anticipated incremental development: ,
15 . If residential , indicate the number of units, schedule of unit
sizes, range P
n of sale prices or rents, and type of household size
expected:
16 . If commercial , indicate the type , whether neighborhood , city
or regionally l oriented , square footage of sales area, and loading
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facilities:
17 . If industrial , indicate type , estimated employment per shift,
and loading facilities:
18 . If institutional , indicate the major function, estimated
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and
community benefits to be derived from the project:
19 . If the project ect involves a variance , conditional use or
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rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the
application is required:
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
separate ate a e , describe the project site as it exists
20. On a ep page , .
the project, including information on topography, soil
before t
stability, plants lants and animals, and any cultural , historical or
scenic aspects . Describe any existing structures on the site ,
and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site.
Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted .
2, On a rop�ra e r�rtA - rPscr the the surrounding properties,
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• g information on plants and animals and any cultural ,
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historical ical or scenic aspects. Ind ica.te the type of land use
( residential ,
commercial , etc . ) , intensity of land use (one-family,
apartme n t houses, shops, frontage , set-back , rear yard , etc . ) ,
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and scale of
development (height, frontage, set-back, rear yard ,
etc . ) . Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snap shots or polaroid
photos will be accepted .
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required
on attached sheets. )
YES MAYBE NO
22. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction action or overcover ing of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features? -
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YES MAYBE NO
d . The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site?
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 or any bay, inlet or lake?
g . Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as earth-
quakes , landslides, mudslides,
ground failure , or similar hazards?
23. Air . Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
b The c r ew-i on of obi ect ionabie
odors?
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature , or any
change in climate , either locally
or regionally?
24 . Water . Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements, in
either marine .or fresh waters? •
b. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water runoff?
c. Alterations to the course of
flow of flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface
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?
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YES MAYBE NO
f. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals , or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise available
for public water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property
to water-related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
25. Plant Life . Will the proposal
result in:
a. Change• in the diversity of
species, or number of any species of
plants ( including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, microflora and
aquatic plants) ?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique , rare or endangered species
of plants?c. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop? --
' 26. An imal 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
shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna) ?b. Reduction of the numbers of
any unique , rare or endangered
species of animals?
c. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result in
a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals?
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YES MAYBE NO
d . Deterioration to existing fish
or wildlife habitat?
27 . Noise. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
28. Light and Glare. Will the
proposal produce new light or
glare? «
29. Land Use. Will the proposal
result in a substantial alter-
• ation of the present or planned
land use of an area?
30. Natural 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?
31 . Risk of Upset. Does the proposal
involve a risk of an explosion
or the release of hazardous sub-
stances ( including , but not
limited to , oil , pesticides,
chemicals or radiation) in the
event of an accident or upset
conditions?
32. Population. Will the proposal
alter the location, distribution, .
density , or growth rate of the
human population of an area?
33. Housing . Will the proposal af-
fect existing housing , or create
a demand for additional housing?
34. Transportation/Circulation. Will
the proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial addi-
tional vehicular movement?
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YES MAYBE NO
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 move-
ment of people. and/or goods?
e . Alterations to waterborne ,
rail or air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards
to motor vehicles , bicyclists or
pedestrians?
35. 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:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools? .�-�- ---
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facilities?
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e. Maintenance of public
facilities, including roads? �-
f. Other governmental services? -.
36. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
37. Utilities. Will the proposal
result in a need for new systems,
or substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
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YES MAYBE NO
c . Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
38. Human Health . Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health) ?
b. Exposure of people to poten-
tial health hazards?
39. Aesthetics. Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the
public , or will the proposal re-
sult in the creationof an aesthet-
ically offensive site open to
public view?
40. Recreation. Will the proposal
result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
41 . Archaeological/Historical . Will
the proposal result in an alter-
ation of a significant archaeolog-
• ical or historical site , structure ,
object or building?
42. 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 plant or animal commun-
ity, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate impor-
tant examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
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YES MAYBE NO
(b) Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term environ-
mental goals? ( a short term impact
on the environment is one which
occurs in a relatively brief, defin-
itive 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 may impact on 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 environ-
mental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effect on human
beings, either directly or
indirectly?
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished
above and in the attached exhibits present the data and infor-
mation required for this initial evaluation to the best of my
ability, and that the facts, statements, and information
presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief .
Date
(Signature)
For
(Applicant)
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find the P roposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE 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 mitigati
measures described on an attached sheet have been added
to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant
effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required .
Date
(Signature)
For
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APPENDIX C
LIST OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS
Class 1 : Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the oper-
ation, repair , maintenance or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures , facilities, mechanical equipment ,
or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion
of use beyond that previously existing , including but not
limited to :
(a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as
interior partitions , plumbing , and electrical conveyances ;
(b) Existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned
utilities used to provide electric power , natural gas,
sewerage or public utility services;
(c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters , bicycle
and pedestrian trails , and similar facilities except where
the activity will involve removal of a scenic resource
• including but not -limited to a stand of trees , a rock
outcropping , or an historic building .
(d) Restoration, or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged
structures , facilities or mechanical equipment to meet
current standards of public health and safety , unless it is
determined that the damage was substantial and resulted
from an environmental hazard such as earthquake , landslide
or flood;
(e) Additions to existing structures provided that the addi-
tion will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent
of the floor area of the structures before the addition or
2500 square feet, whichever is less ;
( f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use
during construction of or in conjunction with existing
structures , facilities or mechanical equipment , or topo-
graphical features including navigational devices;
• (g) New copy on existing on and off-premise signs;
(h) Maintenance of existing landscaping , active growth and
water supply reservoirs (excluding the use of economic
poisons , as defined in Division 7, Chapter 2, California
Agricultural Code ) ;
( i ) Maintenance of fish screens , fish ladders , wildlife
habitat areas , artificial wildlife waterway devices ,
streamflows , springs and waterholes , and stream channels
(clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources.
( j ) Fish stocking by the California Department of Fish and
Game .
(k ) Division of existing multiple family rental units into
condominiums .
1 Demolition and removal of individual small structures
listed in this subsection except where the structures are
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of historical , archaeological or architectural significance :
( 1 ) Single family residences not in conjunction with the
demolition of two or more units,
( 2) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not
more than four dwelling units if not in conjunction with
the demolition of two or more such structures ,
( 3) Stores , offices, and restaurants if designed for an
occupant load of •20 persons or less, if not in conjunction
with the demolition of two or more such structures,
( 4 ) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages,
carports , patios, swimming pools , and fences.
(m) Minor repair and alterations to existing dams and appurte-
nant structures under the supervision of the Department of
Water Resources .
Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction. Class 2 consists of
replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and
' facilities where the new structure will be located on the same
site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the
same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced , including
but not limited to:
(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and
hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures which-
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do not increase capacity more than 50% .
(b) Replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure
of substantially the same size and purpose.
Class 3 : New Construction of Small Structures . Class 3 .
consists of construction and location of single , new, small
facilities or structures and installation of small new equip-
. ment and facilities including but not limited ,to:
(a) Single family residences not in conjunction with the
building of two or more such units.
(b) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not more
than four dwelling units if not in conjunction with the
building of two or more such structures.
( c) Stores, offices , and restaurants if designed- for an
• occupant load of 20 persons or less , if not in conjunction
with the building of two or more such structures.
(d) Water main, sewage , electrical , gas and other utility
extensions of reasonable length to serve such construc-
tion.
( e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages,
carports, patios , swimming pools and fences.
Class 4 : Minor Alterations to Land . Class 4 consists of
minor public or private alterations in the condition of land ,
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water and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of mature ,
scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes .
Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Grading Gr ad in on land with a slope of less than 10 percent,
except where it is to be located in a waterway, in any
wetland , in an officially designated (by Federal , State or
local governmental action) scenic area , or in officially
mapped areas of severe geologic hazard.
(b) New gardening or landscaping .
Filling of earth into previously excavated land with
(c) Fil ,g .p
material compatible with the natural features of the
site.
(d) Minor alterations in land , water and vegetation on
existing officially designated wildlife management areas or
fish P roduction facilities which result in improvement of
habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish
production.
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e ) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible or
no ermanent effects on the environment, including car-
nivals ,nivals , sales of Christmas trees, etc.
( f ) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is
restored .
(g )
Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited in a
spoil area authorized by all applicable state and federal
regulatory agencies .
Class 5: Alterations in Land Use Limitations . Class 5
consists of minor alterations in land use limitations , except
zoning , including but not limited to :
(a) Minor lot line adjustments , side yard and set back
variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel
nor in any change in land use or density ;
(b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits.
Class 6: Information Collection . Class 6 consists of
basic data collection , research , experimental management and
resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious
or major disturbance to an environmental resource . These may
be for strictly information gathering purposes, or as part of a
study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet
approved , adopted or funded .
Class 7 : Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection
of Natural Resources . Class 7 consists of action taken by
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re ulator agencies as authorized by state law or local ordi-
nance g
nance to assure the maintenance , restoration , or enhancement of
a natural resource where the regulatory process involves
procedures for protection of the environment. Examples include
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but are not limited to wildlife preservation activities of the
State Department of Fish and Game . Construction activities are
not included in this exemption .
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Class 8 : Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection
of the Environment. Class 8 consists of actions taken by
regulatory agencies , as authorized by state or local ordinance ,
to assure the maintenance , restoration , enhancement, or pro-
tection of the environment where the regulatory process in-
volves procedures for protection of the environment. Con-
struction activities are not included in this exemption.
Class 9 : Inspections . Class 9 consists of activities limited
entirely to inspection, to check for performance of an operation,
or quality, health or safety of a project, including related
activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling , misre-
presentation or adulteration of products .
Class 10 : Loans . Class 10 consists of loans made by the
Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Home
Puchase Act of 1943, mortgages for the puchase of existing
structures where the loan will not be used for new construction
and the purchase of such mortgages by financial institutions.
Class 10 includes but is not limited to the following examples :
(a) Loans made by the _Department of Veterans Affairs under
the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943.
(b) Purchases of mortgages from banks and mortgage companies
by the Public Employees Retirement System and by the State
Teachers Retirement System.
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Class 11 : Accessory Structures. class 11 consists of
con� t-r c_ t-- i n- r � n r i a r o r A n n f minor s... .._ u...c...f...u.,._ .,.,e.. accessory t-
(appurtenant .,
to ) existing commercial , industrial , or insti-
tutional facilities , including but not limited to :
(a) On-premise signs ;
(b) Small parking lots.
Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales . Class 12
consists of sales of surplus government property except for
parcels of land located in an area of statewide interest or
pot'ntial area of critical concern as identified in the
Governor ' s Environmental Goals and Policy Report prepared
pursuant to Government Code Sections 65041 et sea. However , if
the surplus property to be sold is located in those areas
identified in the Governor ' s Environmental Goals and Policy
Report, its sale is exempt if:
(a) The property does not have significant values for wildlife
habitat or other environmental purposes, and
(b) Any of the following conditions exist:
(1 ) The property is of such size or shape that it
is incapable of independent development or use , or
( 2 ) The property to be sold would qualify for an
exemption under any other class of categorical exemption in
Article 8 of these guildelines , or
( 3 ) The use of the property and adjacent property has
not changed since the time of purchase by the public agency.
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Class 13 . Acquisition of Lands for Wildlife Conservation
-Purposes . Class 13 consists of the acquisition of lands for
fish and wildlife conservation purposes, including preservation
of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves
under Fish and Game Code Section 1580 , and preserving access to
public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is
to preserve the land in its natural condition.
Class 14 : Minor Additions to Schools . Class 14 consists of
minor additions to existing schools within existing school
grounds where the addition does not increse original student
capacity by more than 25% or five classrooms , whichever is
less . The addition of portable classrooms is included in this
exemption .
Class 15 . Functional Equivalent of an EIR (deleted) .
Class 16 . Transfer of Ownership_ of .Land in Order to Create
Parks . Class 16 consists of the acquisition or sale of land in
order to establish a park where the land is in a natural condi-
tion or contains historic sites or archaeological sites and
either :
( a) The management plan for the park has not been prepared , or
(b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural
condition or preserve the historic or archaeological site .
CEQA will apply when a management plan is proposed that
will change the area from its natural condition or signi-
ficantly change the historic or archaeological site .
Class 17. QjjSoaeContractsorEasernents . Class 17 con-
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sists of the establishment of agricultural preserves , the
making and renewing of open space contracts under the
Williamson Act, or the acceptance of easements or fee interests
in order to maintain the open space character of the area . The
cancellation of such preserves , contracts, interests or ease-
ments is not included .
Class 18 : Designation of Wilderness Areas . Class 18 consists
of the designation of wilderness areas under the California
Wilderness System.
Class 19 : Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for
Exempt Facilities . Class 19 consists of only the following
annexations:
( a) Annexations to a city or special district of areas con-
taining existing public or private structures developed to
the density allowed by the current zoning or pre-zoning of
either the gaining or losing governmental agency whichever
is more restrictive , provided , however , that the extension
of utility services to the existing facilities would have a
capacity to serve only the existing facilities .
( b) Annexations of individual small parcels of the minimum
size for facilities exempted by Section 15103 , New Con-
struction of Small Structures .
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Class 20 : Changes in Organization of Local Agencies . Class
20 conists of changes in the organization or reorganization of
local governmental agencies where the changes do not change the
geographical area in which previously existing powers are
exercised . Examples include but are not limited to :
(a) Establishment of a subsidiary district.
(b) Consolidation of two or more districts having identical
powers .
( c) Merger with a city of a district lying entirely within
the boundaries of the city.
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APPENDIX D
To : State of California
. / The Resources Agency
Secretary for Resources
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento , California 95814
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Project Title
Project Location - Specific
Project t Location - City Project Location - County
Description Nature , Purpose ,Natur Pur ose , and Beneficiaries of Project
Lead Agency Division
Address Where Copy of EIR is Available
Review Period
Contact Person Area Code Phone Extension
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APPENDIX E
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: Secretary for Resources FROM :
1416 Ninth Street
Room 1311
Sacramento , California 95814
County Clerk
County of
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with
Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code
Project Title (common name where possible)
State Clearinghouse Number ( If submitted to State Clearinghouse )
Contact Person Telephone Number
'Project Location
Project Description
This is to advise that the
(Lead Agency )
has made the following determinations regarding the above
described project :
1 . The project has been approved by the Lead Agency.
disapproved
2. The project will have a significant effect on the
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environment.
3. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this
project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and was
reviewed and considered by the decision-making body
prior to its decision on the project.
A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the
Negative Declaration is attached .
A brief statement of the mitigation measures adopted
is attached .
The decision on this project relative to CEQA will
be final on the 30th day following the filing of this Notice.
This document is being filed in duplicate. Please acknowledge
filing date and return acknowledged copy in the enclosed ,
stamped , self-addressed envelope .
Date Received for Filing_
Signature
Tit e
Date
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APPENDIX F
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR:
(Project)
Application has been filed with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
for approval of the project known as
to be located at
and to be implemented by
The project is briefly described as:
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Quality 1 � L�. 7� ..j- and,7 �-�� L'r e�� r n+�+.Y►n� -_,� •T m r1 r+�-Environmental Qual i 4Y Ac L.. and a..1ac Et♦Y is cnmc.•♦..al I•a►pac r. ...�.v .
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 on
this finding , the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
A co py of the Initial Study, documenting reasons to support the
finding , is attached. Mitigation measures, if any, included in
the project to avoid potentially significant effects are:
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A p er iod of ten ( 10) working days from the date 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 the Department of
Environmental Services , 31244 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho
Palos Verdes , California.
By: Date:
(Title )
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APPENDIX G
SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS
A project will normally have a significant effect on
the environment i f it will :
(a) Conflict with adopted environmental plans and
goals of the community where it is located ;
(b) Have a substantial , demonstrable , negative aesthet '
effect;
(c) Substantially affect a rare or endangered species
of animal or plant or the habitat of the species;
(d ) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species;
(e) Breach published national , state , or local
standards relating to solid waste or litter control ;
• (f) Substantially degrade water quality;
(g) Contaminate a public water supply;
(h) Substantially degrade or deplete ground water
resources ;
(i) Interfere substantially with ground water
iecha Je;
(j ) Disrupt or alter an archaelogical site over 200
years old , an historic site or a paleontological site except as
part of a scientific study cf the site ;
(k) Induce substantial growth or concentration of
population;
(1 ) Cause an increase in traffic which is substan-
tial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity
of the street system;
(m) Displace a large number of people;
(n) Encourage activities which result in the use
of large amounts of fuel or energy;
(o) Use fuel or energy in a wasteful manner ;
(p) Increase substantially the ambient noise levels
for adjoining areas;
(q) Cause substantial flooding, erosion or siltation;
(r) Expose people or structures to major geologic
hazards;
(s) Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to
serve new development;
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( t) Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wild-
life or plants ;
(u ) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community;
(v) Create a public health hazard or a potential
public health hazard ;
(w) Conflict with established recreational , educa-
tional , religious or scientific uses of the area ;
(x) Violate any ambient air quality standard , con-
tribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation , or expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations.
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APPENDIX H
ENERGY CONSERVATION
I . INTRODUCTION
The goal of conserving energy implies the wise and efficient
use of energy. The means of achieving this goal include :
(1 ) decreasing overall per capita energy consumption ,
( 2 ) decreasing reliance on natural gas and oil , and
( 3 ) increasing reliance on renewable energy sources .
In order to assure that energy implications are considered
in project decisions , the California Environmental Quality Act
requires that EIRs include a discusion of the potential energy
impacts of proposed projects , with particular emphasis on
avoiding or reducing inefficient, wasteful and unnecessary
consumption of energy .
Energy conservation implies that a project ' s cost effective-
ness be reviewed not only in dollars , but also in terms of
energy requirements. For many projects , lifetime costs may be
determined more by energy efficiency than by initial dollar
costs.
II. EIR CONTENTS
Pott:ntially significant energy implications of a project
should be considered in an EIR. The following list of energy
impact possibilities and potential conservation measures is
designed to assist in the preparation of an EIR. In many
instances specific items may not apply or additional items may
be needed .
A. Project Description may include the following items:
1 . Energy consuming equipment and processes which .
will be used during construction, operation and/or removal of
the project . If appropriate , this discussion should consider
the energy intensiveness of materials and equipment required
for the project.
2. Total energy requirements of the project by fuel
type and end use .
3. Energy conservation equipment and design features.
4. Initial and life-cycle energy costs or supplies.
B. Environmental Setting may include existing energy
supplies and energy use patterns in the region and locality.
C. Environmental Impacts may include :
1 . The project ' s energy requirements and its energy
use efficiencies by amount and fuel type for each stage of the
project ' s life cycle including construction , operation, mainten-
ance and/or removal . If appropriate , the energy intensiveness
of materials may be discussed .
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2% The effects of the project on local and regional
energy supplies and on requirements for additional capacity .
3. The effects of the project on peak and base
period demands for electricity and other forms of energy .
4. The degree to which the project complies with
existing energy standards.
5. The effects of the project on energy resources .
D. Mitigation Measures may include :
1 . Potential measures to reduce wasteful , ineffi-
cient and unnecessary consumption of energy during construction,
operation, maintenance and/or removal . The discussion should
explain why certain measures were incorporated in the project
and why other measures were dismissed .
2. The potential of siting , orientation, and design
to minimize energy consumption.
3. The potential for reducing peak energy demand .
4. Alternate fuels (particularly renewable ones)
or energy systems .
5. Energy conservation which could result from
recycling efforts .
E. Alternatives should be compared in errs of overall
energy consumption and in terms of reducing wasteful , ineffi-
cient and unnecessary consumption of energy.
F. Unavoidable Adverse Effects may include wasteful ,
inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy during the
project construction , operation, maintenance and/or removal
that cannot be feasibly mitigated .
G. Irreversible Commitment of Resources may include
a discussion of how the project preempts future energy develop-
ment or future energy conservation .
H. Short-Term Gains versus Lona-Term Impacts can be
compared b Y calculating the energy costs over the lifetime of
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the project.
I. Growth Indu_cin Effects may include the estimated
energy consumption of growth induced by the project.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the
California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental
Import Report Guidelines of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
the Lead Agency for (project permit
number) proposed to be located at
(address)
has completed an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
A period of days from the date of filing this
NOTICE OF COMPLETION will be provided to enable public review
of the project specifications and ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
prior to action on the project by the City. . A copy of all
relevant material is on file in the offices of the Department
of Environmental Services, 31244 Palos Verdes Drive West,
Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
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DATE: By:
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby gives notice that
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ur s uant to the authority and criteria contained in the Cali-
fornia Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Impact
Report Guidelines ines of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the
Director of Planning has analyzed the request for
(P ro • ect permit number ) proposed to be located at
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(address) .
After reviewing
the Initial Study and applicable mitigating
measures f or the project, the Director of Planning has deter-
mined
mined that this project will not have a significant effect on
the environment.. Accordingly, a NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been
prepared .
• working days from the date of publication
A period of ten ( 10 ) g y
of this notice will be provided to enable public review of the
project specifications and the Initial Study prior to final
adoption of the h NEGATIVE DECLARATION and action on the project
by the City.
er ial including the NEGATIVE DECLAR-
A copy of all relevant mat ►�� is on file in the offices of the Department of Environ-
mental Services, 31244 Palos Verde Lt ive West, Rancho Palos
Verdes , California.
Date: By:-
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