PC RES 1991-015 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 136, COASTAL PERMIT NO. 52, GRADING PERMIT
NO. 1246 AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 28 FOR A HOTEL
AND CONFERENCE FACILITY LOCATED AT 6610 PALOS VERDES
DRIVE SOUTH.
WHEREAS, an application was filed by the Monaghan Company
with respect to the real property, described in Exhibit "A"
hereto, requesting the approval of a conditional use permit,
coastal permit, grading permit and lot line adjustment to permit a
hotel , conference/ community center, spa/ fitness center, two
freestanding restaurants and a nine hole golf course on 102 acres
bounded by Palos Verdes Drive South on the north, single family
and multiple family residences to the east, the Pacific Ocean to
the south and the Los Angeles County Fishing Access to the west;
and
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared and
circulated for 45 days from October 30, 1990
to December 13, 1990, in order to receive written comments
on the adequacy of the document from responsible agencies
and the public; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on December 11,
1990 in order to receive public testimony on the Draft
Environmental Impact Report, at which time all interested parties
were given an opportunity to address the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, written responses were prepared to all comments that
were received on the Draft Environmental Impact Report during the
circulation period and a mitigation monitoring program was
prepared, and both documents were presented to the Planning
Commission on April 23, 1991 as part of the Final Environmental
Impact Report (FEIR) ; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Final
Environmental Impact Report at it's hearing of April 23, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The FEIR identified as a potential significant
environmental impact the effect of general Southern California
seismic risk both during the construction and operation of the
project. Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen
this impact to a level of insignificance. To avert or minimize
impacts caused by seismic activity, the construction crews will be
required to participate in seismic safety training programs,
specific structural design measures will be incorporated into the
project and all designs will be approved by a state-licensed
structural engineer. It is not possible to entirely eliminate
this impact.
Section 2: The FEIR identified as a potential significant
environmental impact the effect of long term landward erosion of
the seacliff on existing structures. Changes or alterations have
been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or
substantially lessen this impact to a level of insignificance.
All new structures will be required to respect the coastal setback
line, as established by the City and verified by the City
Geologist, and all existing structures that extend beyond the
coastal setback line will not be significantly enlarged.
Section 3: The FEIR identifies as a potential significant
environmental impact the effect of disturbing contaminated soil on
the site during certain construction activities, such as grading
and site preparation. Changes or alterations have been required
in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially
lessen this impact to a level of insignificance. In the event
that any portion of the site proves to be contaminated, the City
will be notified immediately, the soil will be analyzed and
disposed of in an approved site and in an approved manner.
Section 4: The FEIR identifies as a potential significant
environmental impact the effect of significant air emissions
associated with the operation of the project from on-site
stationary sources and mobile sources generated by employees and
patrons. Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen
this impact. It is not possible to entirely eliminate this
impact. Furthermore, a statement of overriding considerations has
been adopted as discussed in Section 9. Since the project is
considered to be a major employer, the developer will comply with
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Regulation XV
by developing and implementing a traffic reduction plan, including
but not limited to promoting car pooling and other forms of
ridesharing.
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Section 5: The FEIR identifies as a potential significant
environmental impact the effect of maintaining the shoreline
access way, as required by the California Coastal Act (1976) , may
disrupt the resident California Sea Lion population. Changes or
alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project which avoid or substantially lessen the impact to a level
of insignificance. In order to encourage the sea lions to
continue to use Sea Lion Point, the developer will be required to
post signs and incorporate design features which will warn and
keep the public a minimum distance away from the habitat to ensure
minimal disturbance to the sea lion population.
Section 6: The FEIR identifies as a potential significant
environmental impact the effect of the traffic generated by the
operation of the project at four of the eight study intersections.
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the impact.
Depending on the adjacent jurisdictions willingness to accept the
proposed mitigation measures, it may not be possible to entirely
eliminate this impact. Furthermore, a statement of overriding
considerations has been adopted as discussed in Section 9. The
developer will be required to make improvements to one
intersection located within the City' s boundaries and, with the
agreement of the local jurisdictions, make improvements to three
intersections located in adjacent cities.
Section 7: A mitigation monitoring program has been prepared
for the proposed project to ensure that the mitigation measures
incorporated into the project will be properly implemented.
Exhibit "B" hereto contains the mitigation monitoring program
approved by the Planning Commission, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act and which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Section 8: In addition to the mitigation measures required in
the FEIR other mitigation measures have been required which are
incorporated in Exhibit "B" . These mitigation measures will
further reduce other environmental impacts identified in the FEIR,
but not found to be significant.
Section 9: The social , recreational , economic and
other benefits of the project outweigh any unavoidable adverse
impacts that may occur. The project implements the Commercial
Recreational designation of the site in the General Plan and
Coastal Specific Plan, while preserving much of the site as
recreational open space, with publicly accessible parking, trails
and vista points and provides a high quality hotel and conference
facility. Exhibit "C" hereto contains a statement of overriding
considerations, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act, which is adopted by the Planning Commission and incorporated
herein by this reference.
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Section 10: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Draft and Final
Environmental Impact Report, staff reports and records of
the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby certifies that the
Final Environmental Impact Report for the project (FEIR) was
completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act on April 23, 1991 and that the Planning Commission reviewed
and considered the information contained in the FEIR prior to
approving the project.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on April 23, 1991.
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Peter Vo Hagen
Chairman
AGAA
• • • :- t Benard, Director f
Environmental Services nd
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT A
LONG POINT PARCELS
TOTAL PARCEL
A parcel of land located in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
Commencing at the southeasterly terminus of that certain course in the
northeasterly boundary of Lot 11 of Tract No. 30339, per Map recorded in
Book 746 pages 85 to 88 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County
Recorder of said County, as shown on said Tract No. 30339 as having a
bearing and length of N17°55'54"W 469.94 feet; thence along said certain
course and along said northesterly boundary, N17'55'54"E 269.21 feet to the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, said true point being the intersection of a line
that is parallel to and with a distance of 200.07 feet southeasterly and
measured at right angles from the southeasterly line of Palos Verdes Drive
South (varies in width) as shown on said Tract No. 30339;
thence along the northeasterly and southeasterly boundaries of Lot 11 of
said ,Tract No. 30339 as follows, S17'55'54"E 269.21 feet,
S72'04'06"W 30.00 feet, and S17°55'54"E 30.00 feet to the Northeast
corner of Parcel 2 as shown on Parcel Map No. 12715 filed in Book
131 pages 83 and 84 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County
Recorder of said county;
thence along the northerly, westerly and southerly line of Parcel 2 as
shown on said Parcel Map No. 12715 as follows, S72'04'06"W 91.33
feet, S17°55'54"E 156.97 feet, southeasterly 128.75 feet along a
tangent curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 878.67
feet, a central angle of 8'23'44" and a chord bearing of
S13'44'02"E, SO9'32'10"E 371.00 feet, and 583'52'39"E 94.85 feet to
the westerly prolongation of the northerly line of Lot 13 of said
Tract No. 30339;
thence along said prolongation N80'27'50"E 30.00 feet to the Northwest
corner of Lot 13 of said Tract No. 30339;
thence along the westerly boundary of Lot 13 of said Tract No. 30339 as
follows, S09'32'10"E 45.00 feet, southeasterly 110.26 feet along a
tangent curve concave to the Northeast having a radius of 350.00
feet, a central angle of 18°03'00" and a chord bearing of
S18'33'40"E, S27'35'10"W 132.82 feet, and S37'20'05"W 70.43 feet to
the Northeast corner of the land described in the deed to the Los
Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles County,
recorded December 9, 1965 as Instrument No. 3557 of official records
of said county;
thence along the northerly and westerly lines of said deed as follows,
189.58'39"W 88.11 feet, and' S00'01'21"W 50.00 feet to the northerly
boundary of the land described in parcel A in the deed to Oceanarium
Inc. , recorded May 14, 1953 as Instrument No. 1559 of official
records of said county;
thence S89'58'39"E 50.00 feet along said northerly boundary;
thence S44'36'45"E 364.09 feet;
thence S13'10'00"W 76.00 feet;
thence N30'00'00"W 61.00 feet;
thence 500'30'00"E 140.00 feet;
thence S81°20;00"W 10.00 feet;
thence N05'26'20"W 207.64 feet;
thence S70'30'00"W 67.00 feet;
thence N38'20'00"W 60.00 feet;
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Exhibit A
Page 1 of 6
LONG POINT PARCELS TOTAL PARCEL (continued)
thence N04'S0'00"W 73.00 feet;
thence N90.00'00"W 87.00 feet;
thence S69.30'00"W 96.00 feet;
thence S51'31'50"W 503.62 feet;
thence 540'20'00"W 252.00 feet;
thence S31'17'00"W 227.82 feet;
thence S26'00'00"W 127.00 feet;
thence S67'00'00"W 84.00 feet;
thence 558.30'00"W 205.00 feet;
thence N83'45'00"W 96.00 feet;
thence S60°50'00"W 122.00 feet;
thence N30'00'00"W 30.00 feet;
thence N80°21'15"W 258.02 feet;
thence S81'30'00"W 51.00 feet;
thence NO3'00'00"W 37.00 feet;
thence N71.00'00"W 98.00 feet;
thence N43'22'15"W 296.18 feet;
thence N55°00'00"W 126.00 feet;
thence N12°50'00"W 322.00 feet;
thence N39'50'00"W 135.00 feet;
thence N48'20'00"W 139.00 feet;
thence N63'12'40"W 142.16 feet;
thence S89.30'00"W 113.00 feet;
thence S75'50'00"W 129.00 feet;
- thence N69.20'00"W 140.00 feet;
thence N14°00'00"E 252.00 feet;
thence N07'l0'10"E 190.34 feet;
thenceof Palos Verdes
NO1.45'44"E 514.51 feet to the southeasterly line
(varies South in width) as shown on said Tract No. 30339;
thence northeasterly 644.74 feet along said southeasterly line of Palos
®r y
Verdes
Drive South (varies in width) as shown on said Tract No.
30339 on a non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest having a
radius of 875.22 22 feet a central angle of 42'12'27" and a chord
bearing of N88°31'08"E;along
thencer ve South
continuingsaid southeasterly line of Palos Verdes D i
N67'24'55"E 1400.67 feet;
thence 522'35'05"E 200.07 feet;
thence along a line that is parallel to and with a distance of 200.07 feet
southeasterly
and measured at right angles from the southeasterly
line of Palos Verde Drive South (varies in width) as shown on said
Tract No. 30339,
N67°24'55"E 436.85 feet to the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
EXCEPT any portion of said land which at any time was tide lands, which was
not formed by the deposit it of alluvion from natural causes and by imperceptible
decrees.
Parcel contains 4,444,309 s uare feet (102.027 acres) more or less (net) .
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Exhibit A
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LONG POINT PARCELS
PARCEL NO. 1
A
parcel of land located in the Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, described as follows: .
Commencing at the southeasterly terminus of that certain course in the
northeasterly boundary of Lot 11 of Tract No. 30339, per Map recorded in
Book 746 pages 85 to 88 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County
Recorder of said County, as shown on said Tract No. 30339 as having a
bearing and length of N17°55'54"W 469.94 feet; thence along said certain
course and along said northesterly boundary, N17°55'54"E 269.21 feet to a
-point being the intersection of a line that is parallel to and with a
distance of 200.07 feet southeasterly and measured at right angles from the
southeasterly line of Palos Verdes Drive South (varies in width) as shown
on said Tract No. 30339; thence N22°35'05"W 200.07 feet; thence S67°24'55"W
65.00 feet along said southeasterly line of Palos Verdes Drive South;
thence S22°35'45"E 200.07 feet; thence southwesterly 816.48 feet along a
tangent curve concave to the Northwest having a radius of 882.22 feet, a
•
central angle of 53°01'35" and a chord bearing of S03'55'42"W; thence
S3O'26'30"W 441.06 feet; thence N59'33'30"W 15.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
thence S59°33'30"E 250.00 feet;
thence N86°14'15"E 183.00 feet;
thence S03.45'45"E 110.00 feet;
thence S60°34'12"W 337.00 feet;
thence SO4°06'45"W 154.00 feet;
thence S63°01'17"E 119.00 feet; •
thence S29°07'27"W 568.00 feet;
thence N83°45'00"W 96.00 feet;
thence S60°50'00"W 122.00 feet;
thence N30"00'00"W 30.00 feet;
thence N80'21'15"W 258.02 feet;
thence S81'30'00"W 51.00 feet;
thence NO3'00'00"W 37.00 feet;
thence N71°00'00"W 98.00 feet;
thence N43°22'15"W 296.18 feet;
thence N5 5'00'00"W 126.00 feet;
thence N12°50'00"W 322.00 feet;
thence N39'50'00"W 60.00 feet;
thence N64°50'30"E 612.00 feet;
thence S59'33'30"E 420.00 feet;
- thence N30'26030"E 368.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
EXCEPT any portion of said land which at any time was tide lands, which was
not formed by the deposit of alluvion from natural causes and by
imperceptible decrees.
Parcel contains 983,480 square feet (22.578 acres) more or less (net) .
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Exhibit A
Page 3 of 6
LANG POINT PARCEL. Al NO. 2 (continued)
thence S69°30'00"W 96.00 feet;
thence S51°31'50"W 503.62 feet;
thence S40'20'00"W 252.00 feet;
thence S31°17'00"W 227.82 feet;
thence S26'00'00"W 127.00 feet;
thence S67'00'00"W 84.00 feet;
thence S58'30'00"W 205.00 feet;
thence N29°07'27"E 568.00 feet;
thence N63°01'17"W 119.00 feet;
thence N0/006'45"E 154.00 feet;
thence N60'34'12"E 337.00 feet;
thence NO3'45'45"W 110.00 feet;
thence S86.14'15"W 183.00 feet;
thence N59.33'30"W 250.00 feet;
thence S30°26'30"W 368.00 feet;
thence N59'33'30"W 420.00 feet;
thence S64.50'30"W 612.00 feet;
thence N39'SO'00"W 75.00 feet;
thence N48020'00"W 139.00 feet;
thence N63'12'40"W 142.16 feet;
thence 589'30'00"W 113.00 feet;
thence S75.50'00"W 129.00 feet;
thence N69.20'00"W 140.00 feet;
thence N14.00'00"E 252.00 feet;
Thence N07.10'10"E 190.34 feet;
thence N01°45'44"E 514.51 feet to the southeasterly line of Palos Verdes
Drive South (varies in width) as shown on said Tract No. 30339;
thence northeasterly 644.74 feet along said southeasterly line of Palos
Verdes Drive South (varies inwidth} as shown on said Tract No.
30339 on a non-tangent curve concave to the Northwest having a
radius of 875.22 feet, a central angle of 42°12'27" and a chord
bearing of N88°31'08"E;
thence continuing along said southeasterly line of Palos Verdes Drive South
N67'24'55"E 884.94 feet;
thence S39°11'10"E 168.00 feet;
thence N67°24'55"E 305.73 feet;
thence N39'11'l0"W 168.00 feet to the said southeasterly line of Palos
Verdes Drive South as shown on said Tract No. 30339;
thence N67°24'55"E, 210.00 feet along said southeasterly line of Palos
Verdes Drive South;
thence S22'35'05"E 200.07 feet;
thence along a line that is parallel to and with a distance of 200.07 feet
southeasterly and measured at right angles from the southeasterly
line of Palos Verde Drive South (varies in width) as shown on said
Tract No. 30339, N67°24'S5"E 436.85 feet to the TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
EXCEPT any portion of said land which at any time was tide lands, which was
not formed by the deposit of alluvion from natural causes and by imperceptible
decrees.
Parcel contains 3,411,607 square feet (78.320 acres) more or less (net).
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Exhibit A
Page 4 of 6
LONG POINT PARCELS
PARCEL NO. 2
A parcel of land located in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, described as follows:
Commencing at the southeasterly terminus of that certain course in the
northeasterly boundary of Lot 11 of Tract No. 30339, per Map recorded in
Book 746 pages 85 to 88 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County
Recorder of said County, as shown on said Tract No. 30339 as having a
bearing and length of N17°55'54"W 469.94 feet; thence along said certain
course and along said northesterly boundary, N37°55'54"E 269.21 feet to the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, said true point being the intersection of a line
that is parallel to and with a distance of 200.07 feet southeasterly and
measured at right angles from the southeasterly line of Palos Verdes Drive
South (varies in width) as shown on said Tract No. 30339;
thence along the northeasterly and southeasterly boundaries of Lot 11 of
said Tract No. 30339 as follows, 517.55'54"E 269.21 feet,
S72'04'06"W 30.00 feet, and S17°55'54"E 30.00 feet to the Northeast
corner. of Parcel 2 as shown on Parcel Map No. 12715 filed in Book
131 pages 83 and 84 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County
Recorder of said county;
thence along the northerly, westerly and southerly line of Parcel 2 as
shown on said Parcel Map No. 12715 as follows, $72'04'06"W 91.33
feet, S17°55'54"E 156.97 feet, southeasterly 128.75 feet along a
tangent curve concave to the Southwest having a radius of 878.67
feet, a central angle of 8°23'44" and a chord bearing of
S13°44'02"E, 509.32'10"E 371.00 feet, and S83°52'39"E 94.85 feet to
the westerly prolongation of the northerly line of Lot 13 of said
Tract No. 30339;
thence along said prolongation N80'27'S0"E 30.00 feet to the Northwest
corner of Lot 13 of said Tract No. 30339;
thence along the westerly boundary of Lot 13 of said Tract No. 30339 as
follows, S09°32'10"E 45.00 feet, southeasterly 110.26 feet along a
tangent curve concave to the Northeast having a radius of 350.00
feet, a central angle of 18.03'.00 and. a chord bearing of
S18.33'40"E, S27°35'10"W 132.82 feet, and S37°20'05"W 70.43 feet to
the Northeast corner of the land described in the deed to the Los
Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5 of Los Angeles County,
recorded December 9, 1965 as Instrument No. 3557 of official records
of said county;
thence along the northerly and westerly lines of said deed as follows,
N89 58'39"W 88.11 feet, and SO0°01'21"W 50.00 feet to the northerly
boundary of the land described in parcel A in the deed to Oceanarium
Inc. , recorded May 14, 1953 as Instrument No. 1559 of official
records of said county;
thence S89°513'39"E 50.00 feet along said northerly boundary;
thence S44°36'45"E 364.09 feet;
thence S13.10'00"W 76.00 feet;
thence N30'00'00"W 61.00 feet;
thence S00'30'00"E 140.00 feet;
thence S81'20;00"W 10.00 feet;
thence NO5.26'20"W 207.64 feet;
thence S70.30'00"W 67.00 feet;
thence N38'20'0Q"W 60.00 feet;
thence N04'50'00"W 73.00 feet;
thence N90'00'00"W 87.00 feet;
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Exhibit A
Page 5 of 6
LONG POINT PARCELS
PARCEL 3
A parcel of land located in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes County
Angeles, State of California, of Los
described as follows:
Commencing at the southeasterly terminus of that certain course
northeasterly boundaryof Lot 11 in the
of Tract No. 30339, per Map recorded in Book
746 pages 85 to 88 inclusive of Maps, in the Office of the County
said Cgunty, as shown on said Tract Recorder of
No. 30339 as having a bearing and length
of N17 55'54"W 469.94 feet; thence alongsaid certain course •
northeasterlyboundary, ° o rse and along said
N17 55'54W 269.21 feet to the intersection of a line
that is parallel to and with a distance of 200.07 feet southeasterly and
measured at right angles from the southeasterly line of Palos Verdes Drive
ri e
South
(varies in width) as shown on said Tract No. 30339; thence S ° 4' n
436.85 feet alongaline 67 2 55 W
that is parallel to and.with a distance of 200.07
feet southeasterly and measured at right angles from the •
Palos Verdes Drive South8 8 southeasterly line of
o (varies in width) as shown on said Tract No. 30339;
thence N22 35'05"W, 200.07 feet to a point on the said southeasterly uth asterly Dine of
Palos Verdes Drive South as shown on said Tract No. 30339; thence S67 24'55"W
210.00 feet along said southeaster) line of Palos Verdes Drive
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING' rl a Sough to the
thence 539 11'10"E 168.00 feet; thence S67 24'55"W
305.73 feet; thence N39 11'10"W 168.00 feet to the said southeasterly
Palos Verdes Drive South line of
as shown on said Tract No. 30339; thence N67o24'S5"E
305.73 feet along said southeasterly line of Palos Verdes
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING Drive South to the
EXCEPT any portion of said land which at anytime was tide 1
not formed bythe deposit lands, which was
p it of alluvion from natural causes and byimperceptible
decrees.
Parcel contains 49,222 square feet (1.130 ac
resp more or less (net).
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Exhibit A
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EXHIBIT B
LONG POINT DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN
• theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act was amended to incorporate
Effective January 1, 1989 thecompletion of
3180 (Cortese), which requires public agencies to verify pAssembly Bill (AB)
• • measures. To implement AB 3180, Section 21081.6 was added to the Public
adopted mitigation p
Resources Code which states in part that a public agency must:
or monitoringprogram...adopt a reporting for the changes to the
project which were adopted or made a condition of project
p r°1 • • significant effects on the
approval in order to mitigate or avoid sign c
environment. p The reporting or monitoring program shall be
designed to ensure compliance during project implementation.
proposed for the Long Point Development Master Plan is
The Mitigation Monitoring Plan p p h impacts
organized byenvironmental subject area. The Plan summarizes•the p
presented belowg
• project,the mitigation measures for the impact,the timing for this mitigation,
associated with the g MonitoringPlan will be
and procedures for monitoring the mitigation. The final Mitigation .
• Commission of the Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes, along with the Final
submitted to the Planning
EIR and other
findings, prior to the commission's action on the proposed project.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
1. impact,:
• stability impacts, as well as fugitive dust during construction.
Minor soil erosion and stab�l�ty p 9
Mitigation Measure:
adverse impacts that could be caused by soil erosion during the
In order to stern the possible p
hproject,the construction contractor will be required to control erosion
construction phase oft e
in Fugitive
of proper gradingtechniques such as contouring and sandbagging. 9
through the use p p
dust will becontrolled through watering of the construction site duringgrading procedures.
Timin
' ' measures are to be implemented during the construction period.
These mitigation p
Monitoring:
• of the construction contract that pertain to the mitigation of these
Compliance with the terms Safety Department.
impactsmonitored bythe City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Building and S ty p
will be
2. Impact:
General Southern California seismic risk during both construction and operation.
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Exhibit B
Mitigation Measure:
To avert or minimizepossible the adverse impacts which could be caused by an earthquake
construction crews should be trained in earthquake safety procedures.
during construction,
n for the site will incorporate current seismic standards to minimize the
Structural designs p
likelihood of structural ctural failure in the event of an earthquake. The specific structural designs
u
incorporated into the project
measures to be are discussed in the California Uniform Building
Code Seismic Safety Standards Guidelines. All structures will be designed in accordance with
these guidelines, and the designs must be approved by a state-licensed structural engineer.
Timing:
g
These
mitigation measures will be applied during project design and construction.
Monitoring:
Compliance with these mitigation measures will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
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3. Impact:
be affected bylandward erosion of the sea cliff.
In the long term, the project could potentially
Two existing buildings,
constructed prior to the establishment of the coastal setback, extend
beyond the setback line. Given the average erosion rate for the area, it is possible that these
structures may be affected by the landward erosion of the sea cliff.
Mitigation Measure:
• structures which could result from the landward erosion
Possible long term damage to the new structu e
of the sea cliff will be mitigated 9
iti ated throw h the use of an appropriate setback from the existing cliff.
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Existing structures
that extend beyond the coastal setback will not be significantly enlarged.
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Timinq:
This • • duringthe design and construction phase of the project.
mitigation will be implemented g
Monitoring:
' • measureswill be monitored bythe City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Environmental
These mitigation
Services Department.
4. Impact:
Several sites of potential minor soil contamination may exist at the site. These sites could be
disturbed by
' t rbed certain construction activities such as grading and site preparation.
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Exhibit B
Mitigation Measure:
h event that anysite proves to be contaminated, the city will be notified immediately, and
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thesoil will be analyzed as to composition, classified appropriately, and disposed of in an
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approved site, in accordance with local and state hazardous waste regulations.
Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during the construction phase of the project.
Monitoring:
This mitigation measure
will be monitored bythe City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Building and
Safety Department.
HYDROLOGY
1. Impact,:
There may a be slight increase in soil erosion during the construction period.
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Mitigation Measure:
In order to minimize the possibleimpacts im acts of increased erosion during construction of the project,
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contractors
will be required to control increased erosion where it occurs through the use of
inpractices designed to mitigate such problems. Specific erosion control
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i of the site. These plans will be developed by the project proponent as part of the
characteristics
permitprocess. Ingeneral, grading techniques designed to reduce erosion include
building
compaction,such measures as terracing/contouring, action, sandbagging, and prompt revegetation of
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critical areas.
Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during both the design and construction phase of
- the project.
Monitoring:
This mitigation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Building and
Safety Department.
2. impact:
Irrigation of the proposed golf course and other open space/landscaped areas may result in
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additional runoff, which could in turn lead to soil erosion.
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Exhibit B
Mitigation Measure:
Surface runoff and soil erosion which may occur as a result of the irrigation of the proposed golf
course will be mitigated through proper grading and contouring of the site, and through the
construction of swales and natural bench drains that will convey runoff to the proposed lake.
In addition, runoff may also be reduced through the development of an irrigation program and
through the use of drought tolerant vegetation in landscaping.
Timin :
This mitigation measureimplementedduring
will be the design and construction phase of the
project.
Monitoring:
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This mitigation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Environmental
Services Department.
AIR QUALITY
1. Impact,:
Duringconstruction, pollutant emissions would result from the operation of construction
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equipment and from travel to and from the site by workers. In addition, construction activities
will liberate fugitive dust into the air in the vicinity of the project.
Mitigation Measure:
will be required to comply The construction� contractorq p Y with South Coast Air Quality Management
Rule 403 whichgoverns the treatment of fugitive dust during construction activities. This
District rule requires contractors to water down a construction area thoroughly to reduce the escape of
dust. If necessary, dust emissions will be further reduced by restricting equipment to dust-
controlled
ust-
tr lled routes and byrestrictingthe speed of on-site vehicles. A maximum speed limit of 10
con o
miles per hour should be observed.
Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during the construction period.
Monitoring:
This mitigation ation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Department of
Public Works.
2. Impact:
During project operation there will be significant air emissions
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sources and with mobile sources such as employee and patron vehicles.
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Mitigation Measure:
Because the proposed project will be considered a major employer, it will be subject to South
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Coast Air QualityManagement District (SCAQMD) Regulation XV. Regulation XV prescribes
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actions that must be taken bY employers of 100 or more people to promote carpooling and
proponent project
ridesharing.
of The will be required to submit a plan to the SCAQMD
specifying
measures that will be taken to increase automobile occupancy. Some of the
measures which could be used to promote higher automobile occupancy are:
o direct financial incentives for ridesharing;
o establishing ridesharing programs;
o subsidizing parking for ridesharing employees;
o providing company-owned vanpool vehicles;
o preferential parking for rideshare vehicles;
o facility improvements to encourage the use of bicycles;
o active use of computerized ridesharing matching services; and
o flexible working hours and compressed work weeks.
' ' measures for emissionsgenerated by patron vehicles include providing convenient
Mitigation access to the facility by means of public transportation, scheduling special events so as not to
withpeak traffic periods and designing the roadways on the site to provide the best
coincide
possible circulation.
Timinq:
measure will be implemented during the design, construction, and operational
This mitigationp
phases of the project. •
Monitoring:
This • • bySCAQMD in conjunction with the City of Rancho
mitigation measure will be monitored f
Palos Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
1. Impact:
Increased soil erosionduring the construction period may reduce transmittance and increase
turbidity in waters directly adjacent to the project site.
Mitigation Measure:
See Soils impact andGeologyim act number 1 which deals with the control of erosion on site.
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2. Impact,:
significantirreplaceable species of exotic vegetation found at the site during
Removal of existing p
either the construction or operation of the proposed project could result in the loss of a
valuable
resource opportunity.
Mitigation Measure:
of the significant exotic vegetation which was planted as part of
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the Marineland facility, project
and have been incorporated into the plans for the overall development at the p ro 1
Associates. p will remain in place.
Vegetation identified as being of significant value in its present location
site. eg
protected duringconstruction activities through the use of such measures
.These plants will be into the landscaping
n sediment control barriers. These plants will be incorporatedwillping
as fencing and relocated be
' ct. Those species identified as significant species that may be
of the probe P . . . into the landscape of the
and stored duringconstruction activities to be incorporated p
removed
final facility or may be sold for use elsewhere.
Timing:
• duringboth the project design and construction.
This mitigation measure will be implemented
Monitorinq:
This • • monitored bythe Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes, Environmental
mitigation measure will be
Services Department.
3. Impact:
• to the shoreline of the property (as required by the California
The proposed public coastal access
Coastal Zone Act of 176 disrupt the resident sea lion population and may disrupt existing
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tidepools.
Mitigation Measure:
Californiasea lions to continue using Sea Lion Point, the property
In order to encourage the w from
topost signs that will warn the public to stay at least 300 feet away owner will be required The property
lionensureminimal disturbance to the sea lion poputation. p p rty
the sea habitat to
owner should contact the National Marine Fisheries Service for more information. Tidepools are
protected by existing laws.
Monitorinq:
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This mitigation measure will be monitored by the City of Palos Verdes Environmental Services
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Department.
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Exhibit B
NOISE AND VIBRATION
1. Impact:
There may temporary be tem construction noise increases for sensitive receptors near the project
site.
Mitigation Measure:
In order to reduce possible ossible construction noise impacts, the following mitigation measures will
be implemented by the construction contractor:
• possible, such as ensuringthat all diesel-powered
o Using the quietest equipment poss b e,
constructionequipment a ui ment has effective mufflers,and substituting electric for diesel-powered
equipment and hydraulic for pneumatic equipment where possible;
o Locatin noisy construction equipment as far as possible from noise-sensitive locations
and limiting equipment idling on site;
• between noise-sensitive receptors o Installing temporary noise barriers and particularly P
noisy or close construction operations;
o Routing co
nstruction-related truck traffic away from residential areas as much as possible.
Timin •
These mitigation measures will be
' i implemented during the construction phase of the project.
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Monitoring:
implementationmitigation measures will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
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Verdes, Department of Public Works.
2. Impact:
- Noise associated with heliport operations.
Mitigation Measure:
In order to reduce potential the noise impacts that may be associated with heliport operations,
only flight ht p aths to the west over the ocean will be used and no flights will be scheduled between
10 P.M. and 7 A.M.
Timing:
This mitigation i measure will be implemented during project construction and operation.
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Exhibit B
Monitoring:
This • • monitored bythe Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes, Environmental
mitigation measure will be
Services Department.
3. Impact:
associated with project operation may increase noise levels in the area.
Traffic
Mitigation Measure:
• heavytruck deliveries to the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
The project proponent will restrict
Timing:
This mitigation ation measure will be implemented during project operation.
Monitoring:
The implementation of this mitigation measure will be monitored by Environmental Services
Department.
4. Impact:
impactsassociated with the operation There may be some to noise levels of the proposed
development including 9
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems.
Mitigation Measure:
Noise from on-site mechanicalequipment e ui ment will not exceed 40 dBA at the site boundaries.
Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during project operation.
Monitoring:
-- • • monitored
The implementation of this �t�
mitigation measure will be by the City of Rancho Palos
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Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
LIGHT AND GLARE
1. Impact:
facility duringthe night may increase ambient light levels.
Lighting of the ac ty 9
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Exhibit B
Mitigation Measure:
The1ro'ect will include landscaping and other natural shielding.
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Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during project design and operation.
Monitoring:
will be monitored
The implementation of this mitigation measureby the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
2. Impact:
glare may be
increased from surface parking lots and other exterior lighting.
Mitigation Measure:
The project proponent will develop a evelo lighting plan that will ensure correct spacing and direction
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of lighting.
Timing:
This • • measure will be implemented during project design and construction.
mitigation p
Monitoring:
The implementation of this mitigation iti ation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
LAND USE
There are no impacts anticipated; pr p
the proposed project conforms to prescribed zoning.
- POPULATION AND HOUSING
1. Impact:
The employment opportunities generatedby operation
the of the project may increase the
demand for affordable housing within the area.
Mitigation Measure:
I with the HousingElement of the General Plan as applicable.
The project will comply
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Exhibit B
Timin :
This mitigation measure will be implemented during project operation.
Monitoring:
of this mitigation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
The implementationg
Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
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• 1. Impact,:
Thee traffic operation generatedbythe o eration of the proposed project could have a significant impact
at 3 of 8 study intersections.
Mitigation Measure:
the expected traffic impacts,the project proponent will be required to provide
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a number of stv
improvements. Dual left turn lanes will be provided on Hawthorne Boulevard
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at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard/Palos Verdes Drive West. Two through lanes, a
through right lane and a left turn lane northbound to Hawthorne Boulevard will be provided at
the Palos Verdes Drive North/Hawthorne Boulevard intersection. On Palos Verdes Drive North
h lanes, dual left turn lanes and a through right lane will be provided. At
westbound, two through
the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive West,the existing stop sign
will be relocated andstop the sign control for eastbound and westbound traffic flow will be
removed. [Note: Agreement byadjacent jurisdicitons is required for implementation of these
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mitigation measures.] •
Timing:
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These mitigation
measures will be implemented duringproject construction and operation.
Monitoring:
implementation ofg
_ The these mitigation measures will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Public Works Department.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
1. Impact:
There may
be a need for additional law enforcement and fire personnel and equipment as a
result of the operation of the proposed project.
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Exhibit B
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Mitigation Measure:
supplyon-site securityand comply with all codes and ordinances
The project proponent will e
generated bythe project may be used to finance
pertaining to fire safety. Taxes and fees
additional manpower or equipment if it is required.
T'imin •
This mitigation n measure will be implemented during project operation.
Monitoring:
The implementation of this mitigation
measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
2. Impact:
willwater and energyconsumption and wastewater and solid waste
There be an increase in
generation as a result of the operation of the proposed project.
Mitigation Measure:
measures will be incorporated into the project. The project
Water and energy conservation Pwater
willon-site waste recycling program. The project will include a
proponent implement an ons y g laws, and
I with all applicable state and local regulations,
conserving. fixtures and will comply PP
codes.
Timing:
duringo
These mitigation measures will be implemented project design, construction, and
operation.
Monitoring:
' ' measures will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
The implementation of these mitigation
- Verdes, Building Department artment and Environmental Services Department.
ENERGY
1. Impact:
Energy resources will be consumed during project in construction and operation. In addition,there
sill be an increased use of gasoline by both employees and patrons.
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Exhibit B
Mitigation Measure:
consumption,duringthe construction phase, construction
In order to reduce energy resource p and
willto maintain construction vehicles in good working order
contractors be required
construction equipment will not be left idling. In an effort to reduce energy consumption during
• CaliforniaBuildingEnergyEfficiency Standards Titles 20 and 24
the operational phase, State of Cations will be implemented. In order to reduce gasoline
of the California Code of Regula p will
• program for employees as outlined in SCAQMD Regulation XV
consumption, a ride-sharing prog a .
be implemented.
Timm .
These mitigation measures willp be implemented during the construction and operation phases
�t�
of the project.
Monitoring:
• • monitored bythe SCAQMD in conjunction with the City of
These mitigation measures will be
Rancho Palos Verdes, Building and SafetyDepartment and Environmental Services Department.
AESTHETICS
1. Impact:
New visual elements will be
introduced to the Peninsula replacing the Marineland structures.
Mitigation Measure:
found in the General Plan and the Coastal
The mitigation measures for visual impacts are
Specific Plan for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The project proponent will comply with all
applicable requirements within these documents.
Timing:
willimplemented duringthe design and construction phase of the
This mitigation measure be ample e
- - proposed project.
Monitoring:
The implementation of this mitigation' n measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
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Exhibit B
RECREATION
1. Impact:
Construction activities and dust may temporarily disrupt the use of the pedestrian coastal access
on the eastern margin of the property.
Mitigation:
The site will be watered to control fugitive dust during the construction period. Pedestrian access
will be restored as soon as possible.
Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during project construction.
Monitoring:
The implementation of this mitigation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, Environmental Services Department and Recreation and Parks Department.
2. Impact:
•Operation of the proposed project may increase usage of existing recreational facilities within the
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Mitigation Measure:
Increased recreational opportunities at the site should offset increased use of public facilities.
Timin :
The increased recreational opportunities will be available upon completion of the project.
Monitoring:
Requires no monitoring.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
1. Impact:
isslight possibilityof encountering archaeologic or paleontologic resources during
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construction activities.
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Exhibit B
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Mitigation Measure:
A certified archaeologist or paleontologist ist will be consulted if any unanticipated archeological or
paleontological ical remains are encountered during the construction period.
Timing:
This mitigation measure will be implemented during the construction period.
Monitoring:
The implementation of this mitigation measure will be monitored by the City of Rancho Palos
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Verdes, Environmental Services Department.
ECONOMY
No adverse impacts are anticipated.
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EXHIBIT "C"
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
LONG POINT DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN
FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
April, 1991
INTRODUCTION
Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15091 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines require that a public agency, prior to approving a
project, identify significant impacts of the project and make one or more written findings for each
of the significant impacts. The findings reported in the following pages incorporate the facts and
discussions of environmental impacts that are found in the Final Environmental Impact Report
for the Long Point Development Master Plan as fully set forth therein.
This Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations document is divided into four major
sections. The Introduction provides background information as to the purpose of the document.
The Findings Regarding Environmental Effects presents the effects associated with the proposed
project. The Evaluation of Alternatives provides a brief discussion of the proposed alternatives
to the project. Finally,the Statement of Overriding Considerations is provided for those adverse
• effects that cannot be-avoided,-even-with the proposed mitigation-measures.
For each of the impacts associated with the project, the following sections are provided:
o Description of Effects -A specific description of the environmental impact identified in the
FEIR. The FEIR consists of the originally issued DEIR (Summary, Chapters 14 and
Appendices 1-6), and the following specific FEIR materials: Revised Summary,
Comments and Responses, and Corrections.
o Proposed Mitigation• Identified mitigation measures or actions that are proposed for
implementation as part of the project.
o Finding - Pursuant to Section 21081 of the CEQA Guidelines, the finding is made in two
parts. In the first part, a judgement is made regarding the significance of the impact or
effect. In the second part, pertaining only to impacts found to be significant, one of three
specific findings is made, in direct response to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091.
o Rationale • A summary of the reasons for the decision.
o Reference - A notation on the specific section in the FEIR which includes the evidence
and discussion of the identified impact.
Effective January 1, 1989,the California Environmental Quality Act was amended to add Section
21081.6, implementing Assembly Bill 3180. This amendment requires public agencies to adopt
a monitoring and reporting program for assessing and ensuring the efficacy of proposed
mitigation measures. This Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the Long Point Development Master
Plan is a separate document for adoption together with the Findings and Statement of Overriding
Considerations. This Mitigation Monitoring Plan relates directly to those mitigation measures that
are identified within the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations.
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Exhibit C
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II. FINDINGS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
SOILS AND GEOLOGY
1) Description of Effects
There is a potential for minor soil erosion and soil stability impacts as well as fugitive dust during
the construction period. During both the construction and operational phases, the project may
subject people to ground shaking and other dangers associated with possible earthquakes.
Landward erosion of the sea cliff may cause a threat to existing and planned structures. The
potential exists for encountering contaminated soil during the construction period.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The potential for localized erosion during construction will be mitigated through construction
specifications. Strict adherence to building codes relating to seismic safety will reduce the risk
of hazard from local seismic events. Compliance with established coastal setbacks will reduce
the risk of landward erosion to new structures and existing structures will not be substantially
enlarged. If contaminated soils are encountered during the construction period, the city will be
notified promptly and the soil will be analyzed and disposed of in accordance with state and local
guidelines.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
•
(XX) Significant ( ) Not significant
For those impacts found to be significant the following additional finding is made:
(XX) Changes or alterations have been incorporated Into the project that
avoid or substantially lessen the effect.
( ) The lead agency lacks the jurisdiction to make the changes but another
agency does have such authority.
( ) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
mitigation measures or project alternatives.
4) Rationale for Finding
The effects that are expected regarding soils and geology are not unusual for the Southern
California area. Standard practices have been developed and have been found to be effective
in reducing these risks to acceptable levels.
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Exhibit C
5) Reference
For a full discussion of the potential impacts to soils and geology see Chapter 2, Section B of
the FEIR for the proposed project.
HYDROLOGY
1) Description of Effects
Construction operations may result in a temporary increase in hydraulic erosion. Irrigation of the
proposed golf course and landscaping may increase surface water runoff.
2) Proposed Mitigation
Construction contractors will be required to employ proper grading techniques designed to
minimize hydraulic soil erosion and will be required to promptly revegetate bare surfaces. Golf
course and landscaping features of the proposed project will be designed to reduce runoff.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant (XX) Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
Proposed mitigation measures will reduce the potential impacts to a level of insignificance.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of potential impacts to hydrology see Chapter 2, Section C of the FEIR for
the proposed project.
AIR QUALITY
1) Description of Effects
There will be minor amounts of increased pollutants and fugitive dust during the construction
period. There will be increased pollutant emissions in the region, as a result of both stationary
and mobile sources such as employee and patron vehicles, produced by the project's daily
operation.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The proposed project will be constructed to adhere to SCAQMD Rule 403 regarding dust control.
The project will be constructed using practices such as frequently tuned vehicle engines and
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Exhibit C
equipment to reduce construction related emissions as much as possilbe. The project
proponent will adhere to South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Regulation XV
which prescribes actions that must be taken by employers of 100 or more people to promote
carpooling and other forms of ridesharing. A plan will be submitted by the project proponent to
the SCAQMD specifying the specific measures that will be undertaken to increase automobile
occupancy.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
(XX) Significant ( ) Not significant
For those impacts found to be significant the following additional finding is made:
(XX) Changes or alterations have been incorporated into the project that
avoid or substantially lessen the effect.
(XX) The lead agency lacks the jurisdiction to make the changes but
another agency does have such authority. Such changes should be
adopted by such other agency.
( ) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible mitigation
measures or project alternatives.
4) Rationale for Finding
The proposed project would contribute to an increase in regional emissions. The project
proponent will be required to comply with SCAQMD Regulation XV which will serve to reduce
increased emissions. However, taking into account the emissions likely to be produced by the
proposed project, and considering the effects of potential mitigation measures, the proposed
would likely still result in a residual significant adverse impact on air quality. Any level of
emissions production in the South Coast Air Basin must be considered adverse because it
hinders the achievement of clean air.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of the potential impacts to air quality, see Chapter 2, Section D of the FEIR
for this project.
VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
1) Description of Effects
Removal or disturbance of existing significant irreplaceable exotic landscaping found at the site
during either construction or operation of the proposed project could result in the loss of a
valuable resource opportunity. Historically, a portion of the site has been inhabited by California
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Exhibit C
sea lions. The newly established public access to the shoreline of the property (as required by
the California Coastal Zone Act of 1976), may disrupt the seal lion population. During the public
comment period, the presence of a notable native plant species, Dudleya Virens, was
discovered. Dudleya Virens is found in abundance both on the project site bluffs and in other
areas on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The presence of the proposed project was found to not
have an adverse effect on this plant species, assuming that reasonable precautions are
exercised.
2) Proposed Mitigation
Valuable/significant species will be protected and preserved and existing vegetation will be used
where possible. If the sea lion population does return to the site, the project proponent will be
required to post signs warning the public to stay at least 300 feet from the sea lions. The project
proponent may wish to contact the National Marine Fisheries Service for more information.
Project drainage and surface runoff will be directed away from the bluff habitat areas of the
Dudleya Virens through appropriate design provisions.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
(XX) Significant ( ) Not significant
For those impacts found to be significant the following additional finding is made:
(XX) Changes or alterations have been incorporated into the project that
avoid or substantially lessen the effect.
( ) The lead agency lacks the jurisdiction to make the changes but another
agency does have such authority.
( ) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
mitigation measures or project alternatives.
4) Rationale for Finding
The protection and preservation of existing exotic landscape vegetation at the site will serve to
reduce the potential adverse impacts to an acceptable level. To protect the habitat of the
California sea lions, the posting of signs by the project proponent should reduce the level of
disturbance to an acceptable level. Directing project-related drainage away from areas
containing Dudleya Virens has been determined to be adequate protection for this plant species.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of potential impacts to vegetation and wildlife see Chapter 2, Section E of
the FEIR for the proposed project. For a discussion of Dudleya Virens, see the FEIR, Responses
to Comments.
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Exhibit C
NOISE
1) Description of Effects
There is ap otential for increased noise for sensitive receptors near the site during the
construction period. In addition, heliport operations, operational traffic, and noise associated
with operation of the proposed development may increase noise levels to areas directly adjacent
to the site.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The contractor will use low-noise generating equipment and noise barriers where appropriate.
Truck traffic will be routed away from sensitive receptors. Heliport operations will be restricted
to the hours between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. and only flight paths to the west over the ocean
will be used. Traffic management measures will limit heavy truck deliveries to the hours between
7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M.. Mechanical equipment noise will be limited to 40 dBA at the site.
3) Finding
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant QOC) Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
The mitigation measures proposed serve to mitigate the potential impacts to a level of
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insignificance.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of the potential impacts to noise see Chapter 2, Section F of the FEIR for
the proposed project.
LIGHT AND GLARE
1) Description of Effects
Lighting of the facility at night may increase'ambient light levels. There is the potential for
increased glare form surface parking lots and other exterior lighting.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The project will include*landscaping and other natural shielding that will serve to reduce the
potential increase in ambient light levels. A lighting plan will be developed that will ensure
correct spacing and direction of lighting to reduce potential glare.
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Exhibit C
3) Finding
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant p0() Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
The mitigation measures proposed serve to reduce the potential impacts to a level of
insignificance.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of the potential impacts to light and glare see Chapter 2, Section G of the
FEIR for the proposed project.
LAND USE
1) Description of Effects
No impacts identified in this area. The proposed project conforms to prescribed zoning and is
compatible with surrounding land uses.
POPULATION AND HOUSING
1) Description of Effects
Employment generated by the proposed project may serve to increase the demand for affordable
housing in the area.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The project will be required to comply with the Housing Element of the General Plan for the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes as applicable.
3) Finding
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant (XX) Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
The proposed mitigation measures serve to reduce the potential impact to a level of
insignificance.
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Exhibit C
5) Reference
For a complete discussion of potential impacts to population and housing see Chapter 2, Section
I of the FEIR for the proposed project.
TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
1) Description of Effects
Traffic generated by the proposed project could have a significant impact at three of eight study
intersections. In addition, as a result of public comment, an additional intersection was analyzed
(25th Street and Western Avenue) and it was found that project traffic would result in significant
impacts at this intersection.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The project proponent will provide for traffic improvements which will serve to mitigate the traffic
impacts. These improvements include the following:
o Dual left turn lanes on Hawthorne Boulevard at the intersection of Hawthorne Boulevard
and Palos Verdes Drive West.
o Two through lanes, a through right lane and a left turn lane northbound on Hawthorne
Boulevard at the Palos Verdes Drive North/Hawthorne Boulevard intersection.
o Westbound on Palos Verdes Drive North, two through lanes, dual left turn lanes and a
through right lane.
o At the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive North and Palos Verdes Drive West, relocation
of the existing stop sign control and the removal of the existing stop sign control for
eastbound and westbound traffic. In addition, a push button signal will be provided to
ensure pedestrian right-of-way.
o Require the installation of a second southbound right turn lane on Western Avenue and
a second left turn lane on 25th Street.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
QOC) Significant ( ) Not significant
For those impacts found to be significant the following additional finding is made:
(XX) Changes or alterations have been incorporated Into the project that
avoid or substantially lessen the effect.
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(XX) The lead agency lacks the jurisdiction to make the changes but
another agency does have such authority. Such changes should be
adopted by such other agency.
( ) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
mitigation measures or project alternatives.
4) Rationale for Finding
The proposed project is expected to result in a significant traffic impact on four intersections
identified for traffic impact analysis; however, implementation of the traffic mitigation
improvements should mitigate project traffic impacts to an acceptable. level. Adjacent
jurisdictions are recommended to accept the proposed mitigation measures.
5) Reference
For a complete discussion of potential traffic impacts see Chapter 2, Section J of the FEIR for
the proposed project. For a discussion of the 25th Street/Western Avenue intersection, see the
FEIR, Responses to Comments.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
1) Description of Effects
There may be a need for additional law enforcement and fire fighting personnel and equipment
as a result of the operation of the proposed project. There will be an increase in water and
energy consumption as well as an increase in the generation of wastewater and solid waste as
a result of the operation of the proposed project.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The project proponent will provide on-site security and will comply with all codes and ordinances
pertaining to fire safety. Taxes and fees generated by the operation of the proposed facility
could be used to finance additional manpower and equipment if necessary. Water and energy
conservation measures will be incorporated into the project. The project proponent will institute
an on-site recycling program for solid waste materials. The project will include water conserving
fixtures in adherence with state laws.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant (XX) Not significant
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4) Rationale for Finding
The proposed mitigation measures serve to reduce the potential impacts to a level of
insignificance.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of potential impacts to public services and utilities see Chapter 2, Section
K of the FEIR for the proposed project.
ENERGY
1) Description of Effects
There will be an increase in the use of various energy resources during both the construction and
operation of the proposed facility.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The construction contractor will maintain construction vehicles in good working order and will
not leave equipment idling unnecessarily. The State of California Building Energy Efficiency
Standards Titles 20 and 24 of the California Code of Regulations will be implemented to reduce
energy consumption during project operations. The use of additional gasoline by employee
vehicles will be mitigated through the implementation of SCAQMD Regulation XV.
3) Finding
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant QcX) Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
The implementation of the proposed mitigation measures will reduce the potential impacts to a
level of insignificance.
5) Reference
For a complete discussion of potential impacts to energy resources see Chapter 2, Section L of
the FEIR for the proposed project.
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AESTHETICS
1) Description of Effects
New visual elements will be introduced to the Peninsula by the proposed facility.
2) Proposed Mitigation
Coastal view restrictions will be incorporated into the design of the project.
3) Finding
The impacts are found to be:
( Significant (XX) Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
Implementation of the proposed mitigation measures will reduce the potential impacts to a level
of insignificance.
5) Reference
For a complete discussion of potential impacts to aesthetics see Chapter 2, Section M of the
FEIR for the proposed project.
RECREATION
1) Description of Effects
Full access to the shoreline (as required under the California Coastal Zone Act of 1976) may
serve to disrupt the California sea lion population at the project site.
2) Proposed Mitigation
The project proponent will be required to post sign warning the public to stay at least 300 feet
from the sea lion population and their habitat.
3) Findings
The impacts are found to be:
(XX) Significant O Not significant
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For those impacts found to be significant the following additional finding is made:
(XX) Changes or alterations have been incorporated into the project that
avoid or substantially lessen the effect.
( ) The lead agency lacks the jurisdiction to make the changes but another
agency does have such authority.
( ) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible
mitigation measures or project alternatives.
4) Rationale for Finding
Historically, a portion of the site has been inhabited by California sea lions. In order to
encourage the population to return to the site, the project proponent will be required to
implement the prescribed mitigation measure. Implementation of the mitigation measure should
serve to reduce the potential impact to an acceptable level.
5) Reference
For a full discussion of potential impacts to recreation, see Chapter 2, Section N of the FEIR for
the proposed project.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
1) Description of Effects
Archeologic or paleontologic resources may be encountered during the construction period.
2) Proposed Mitigation
A certified archeologist and/or paleontologist will be consulted if any unanticipated archaeologic
or paleontologic remains are encountered during construction activities. Construction activities
such as excavation and grading will be monitored to determine the presence of archaeological
or paleontological resources.
3) Finding
The impacts are found to be:
( ) Significant (XX) Not significant
4) Rationale for Finding
Implementation of the proposed mitigation measure will reduce the potential impact to a level
of insignificance.
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ECONOMY
1) Description of Effects
Beneficial effects have been identified in this area.
III. EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVES
A. The Selected Alternative
Of the six alternatives presented in Chapter 4 of Environmental Impact Report No. 29, the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes selected Alternative B, a reduced density scenario. However, rather
than reduce the number of hotel rooms by thirty percent, with the ancillary uses remaining as
originally described, the size of the hotel and most of the ancillary uses would be reduced by
twenty-five percent,while the spa/fitness center would be reduced by fifty percent. The reduced
density alternative was selected over the proposed 495 room hotel project, since the smaller
hotel would still provide visitor serving uses in the coastal area, increase public recreation
amenities and access to the coastline, increase employment opportunities in the City and
remove the negative visual aesthetic of the property in its current condition,while further reducing
the environmental impacts associated with the larger project, particularly air quality and traffic
impacts.
B. Alternative A
Alternative A,the no project alternative, was identified in the EIR as the environmentally superior
alternative, since it resulted in the least amount of environmental impacts. However, the City
rejected this alternative as infeasible, as defined in CEQA Section 15364, since it would not
further the goals of the Coastal Specific Plan to provide visitor serving uses in the coastal area,
public recreational amenities and public access to the coastline. In addition, the no project
alternative would not remove the negative visual aesthetic that currently exists on the site.
C. Alternative C
Alternative C, the hotel with residential, was also rejected by the City. Implementation of
Alternative C would not be environmentally superior to the proposed project becasue it would
not reduce the traffic and air quality impacts associated with the 495 room hotel, and further,the
replacement of the nine hole golf course with 45 single family residential units would decrease
public recreational amenities on the site.
D. Alternative D
Alternative D,the marine research facility,would substantially reduce the impacts associated with
traffic and was identified in the EIR as the environmentally superior alternative after the no project
alternative. However, the City rejected the marine research facility as infeasible, as defined in
CEQA Section 15364, due to the fact that it is an institutional use and would not fulfill General
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Plan and Coastal Specific Plan goals of providing visitor serving uses, public recreational
facilities, and public access to the coastline. In addition, a use of this type would not provide
the level of public amenities that could be provided by a hotel development.
E. Alternative E
Alternative E, an alternative site located in Subregion 1, was rejected since the development of
a hotel on this site could result in greater significant environmental impacts to hydrology, visual
corridors and terrestrial wildlife than the proposed site. In addition,more infrastructure to support
to hotel development would be required on this site. A General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan
amendment, as well as a zone change, would also be required to change the land use
designation from single family residential to commercial/recreational.
F. Alternative F
Alternative F, an alternative site in subregion 7, was rejected since the development of a hotel
in this area of the City could result in greater significant environmental impacts to geology,
hydrology, view corridors, traffic in nearby intersections and archeological resources than the
proposed site. In addition, the construction of more infrastructure to support the hotel
development would be required on this site, and a General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan
amendment, as well as a zone change, would be required to change the land use designation
from single family residential to commercial/recreational.
W. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes finds that the mitigation measures
discussed in the Environmental Impact Report will, when implemented, mitigate or substantially
reduce all but one of the significant effects identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report.
Only the air quality effects of the project are found to be unavoidable even after incorporation of
all feasible mitigation measures. However, some mitigation measures proposed in the Air Quality
and Transportation and Circulation section of the document will require implementation by
another jurisdiction. The Planning Commission has balanced the benefits of the project against
these effects in approving the proposed project. In this regard,the Planning Commission hereby
finds that all feasible mitigation measures identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report,
which are summarized in the Impact Summary of the document, have been and will be
implemented with the project and that any significant unavoidable effects remaining are
acceptable due to the following specific reasons:
o The proposed project would provide visitor serving uses in the coastal area, a stated goal
of the City's General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
o The proposed project would increase public recreational opportunities and provide
additional coastal access.
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o Although the proposed hotel project would have generated additional traffic in the City,
the approved project, with conditions to reduce the room count and the associated
commercial square footage, will reduce those impacts and may reduce the trip lengths
for local residents seeking the types of amenities provided by the project.
o The development of the site would increase employment opportunities,thereby increasing
the jobs/housing balance in the City and would remove the negative visual aesthetic of
the property in its current condition.
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