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PC RES 1992-006 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 35 AND MAKE CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46628, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 158, COASTAL PERMIT NO. 94 AND GRADING NO. 1439 FOR A 79 LOT RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST AND HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, H.M.D.I, Inc. has requested approval of a vesting tentative tract map, conditional use permit, coastal permit and grading permit to allow a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on a 132 acre site located on Palos Verdes Drive West, northwest of Hawthorne Boulevard; and WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared and circulated for 45 days from September 6, 1991 to October 23, 1991, 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 October 22, 1991 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, comments were submitted by certain individuals and 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 and statement of overriding considerations were prepared and these documents were provided to and considered by the Planning Commission on January 14, 1992 as part of the Final Environmental Impact Report; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the content and conclusions contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report at the hearing of January 14 and February 5, 1992. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the cumulative effect of urban runoff from the project on the local marine environment, when combined with other area urban runoff. Changes or alteration have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen this cumulative impact. It is not possible to entirely eliminate this impact. Furthermore, a statement of overriding considerations will be adopted as discussed in Section 13 . Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the developer will be required to submit a Runoff Management and Water Quality Plan for review and approval by the City's Director of Public Works, with concurrent submittal to the State Lands Commission. In addition, the on-site drainage system will be designed to reduce suspended particles carried in the urban runoff through the installation of stable drainage structures prior to discharging the water into the rocky intertidal zone at ocean level. Section 2 : The EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the effect of short-term construction activities on air quality, due to fugitive dust generated by grading activity and air pollutants generated by heavy equipment and construction vehicle use which would exceed SCAQMD emission thresholds. 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 will be adopted as discussed in Section 13. The developer will implement a variety of measures to reduce fugitive dust and air pollutants, such as a regular site watering program, covering access roads with gravel, limiting on-site vehicle speeds during construction, periodically sweeping the public streets in the vicinity, using low sulfur fuels and following all SCAQMD and Air Resources Board requirements for dust control. Section 3 : The EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the cumulative effect of air emissions associated with stationary and mobile sources, such as residential heating and cooling systems and resident and visitor vehicle trips to and from the development. 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 13 . The developer will implement improvements to the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Hawthorne Boulevard to allow through or left turns in order to mitigate future traffic impacts, which will result in a Level of Service C for the weekend peak hour. Section 4: The Draft EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the effect of the original 93 lot tract map design on common and uncommon biological resources, including a wetlands area and the territory of a resident pair of California gnatcatchers. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the revised 79 lot tract map design which avoid or substantially lessen this impact to an insignificant level. The existing wetlands area, coastal sage scrub habitat of the California gnatcatcher and the coastal bluff scrub habitat areas have been preserved within common open space lots. In addition to preserving the existing habitat areas on the site, the developer will implement a coastal sage scrub re- vegetation and habitat improvement plan which will be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Grading of the project site will not be conducted during the breeding season of the California gnatcatcher in order to minimize disturbance to the birds. In order to protect the sensitive coastal bluff and marine P.C. Resolution No. 92- 6 Page 2 habitat areas, human access to the sensitive coastal bluff scrub will be reduced by installing an open guardrail along the bluff top and urban runoff and siltation will be controlled with stable drainage structures which prevent erosion and reduce suspended particles prior to discharge into the rocky intertidal zone at ocean level. Section 5: The EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the effect of short-term construction activities on off-site noise levels, due to an estimated eight month site preparation phase and eighteen month construction phase. 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 will be adopted as discussed in Section 13 . The developer will provide on-site staging areas to minimize off-site transportation of heavy construction equipment, which will be located to maximize the distance between the activity area and adjacent residential areas. The City Engineer will review and approve all truck and equipment routes to minimize the number of affected residential areas for all construction personnel travelling to and from the project site. Section 6: The EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the effect of long-term increased in off-site noise levels which are currently in excess of state noise guidelines for residential land uses due to vehicular traffic on Palos Verdes Drive West. It is not possible to reduce or eliminate this impact. Furthermore, a statement of overriding considerations will be adopted as discussed in Section 13 . Section 7: The EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the effect of the proposed project on water service due to the current drought situation. It is not possible to entirely eliminate this impact. Furthermore, a statement of overriding considerations will be adopted as discussed in Section 13. Landscape and irrigation plans for the public and common open space areas will incorporate a variety of water conservation measures such as drought tolerant plant material, low-flow irrigation systems and a minimum use of lawn. Individual property owners will be required to include interior water conservation measures in household plumbing devices and appliances. Section 8: The Draft EIR identifies as a potential significant environmental impact the effect of the original 93 lot tract map design on visual resources, including views of the bluff top, ocean and the Point Vicente Lighthouse from Palos Verdes Drive West and the residential area to the east of the subject property. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the revised 79 lot tract map design which avoid or substantially lessen this impact to an insignificant level. Residential structures located nearest to Palos Verdes Drive and the coastal bluff top will be limited to a maximum height of 16 P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 3 feet, where two story homes are permitted, the second story floor area will be limited to reduce the visual effect of the higher building mass and create wider visual corridors between adjacent homes and common area landscaping adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive West will be limited to groundcovers and small shrubs. Section 9: 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 "A" 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 10: In addition to the mitigation measures required in the EIR, other development measures have been identified and are incorporated in Exhibit "A" . The developer and individual property owners are encouraged to implement these development measures to further reduce other environmental impacts which were identified in the EIR, but not found to be significant. Section - In addition to the mitigation measures required in the EIR, other mitigation measures appeared in the Draft EIR for the original 93 lot tract map design. Upon evaluation of the revised 79 lot tract map design, these mitigation measures were found to be no longer necessary or applicable, as the new tract map design avoids the impacts associated with these measures, that would have resulted from the original design. The mitigation measures that no longer apply to the revised tract map design are incorporated in Exhibit "A" . Section 12: The EIR examined eight project alternatives: the No Project alternative, six alternative site configurations and one alternative site location. The EIR concluded that the environmentally superior alternative was Alternative 1, the No Project alternative, since it generates the least environmental impacts. As required by CEQA, if the No Project alternative is selected as the environmentally superior project, then a second alternative must be selected. After the No Project alternative, the second environmentally superior project was determined to be Alternative 3, a reduced density, single family alternative with 70 residential lots. The Planning Commission rejected the No Project alternative as infeasible, as defined in CEQA Section 15364, since it would not further the goals of the Coastal Specific Plan to provide a bluff road, public recreational amenities and adequate public access to the coastline. Although Alternative 3 resulted in fewer single family residential lots, the Planning Commission also rejected this alternative since it would not provide a bluff road, protect view corridors or preserve sensitive habitat areas on the site. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds that the preferred alternative is the revised 79 lot tract map design, since it complies with the goals of the Coastal Specific Plan and reduces the impacts to biological and visual resources identifies in the EIR to an insignificant level. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 4 Section 13 : The recreational and hydrological benefits, and housing opportunities provided by the project outweigh any unavoidable adverse impacts that may occur. The project implements the RS-1/RPD designation of the site in the General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan, while preserving 53% of the site as open space, including habitat areas, hydrologic improvements, publicly accessible parking, trails, vista points, recreational opportunities and a high quality residential development. Exhibit "B" hereto contains findings regarding the environmental effects and a statement of overriding considerations, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, which is recommended for adopted by the City Council and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 14: That Environmental Impact Report No. 35, which has been reviewed by the Planning Commission, includes the documents titled Final Environmental Impact Report No. 35, Draft Environmental Impact Report No. 35, the list of persons and organizations consulted by the City upon the completion of the Draft EIR, any comments received and the written responses to the comments received. Section 15: For the foregoing reasons, and based on the information and findings contained in the public record, including the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report, staff reports, minutes, records of the proceedings and evidence presented at the public hearings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports and hereby finds that said documents were completed in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act and State and local guidelines and recommends certification of Environmental Impact Report No. 35 to the City Council. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1992. // / Robert Kat erman Chairman Carolynn a ru, Ac ing Director of Environmental Services and Secretary to the Commission P.C. Resolution No. 92- 6 Page 5 EXHIBIT "A" Draft MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN for VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 46628 December 20, 1991 Prepared for: City of Rancho Palos Verdes 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90274 Prepared by: Impact Sciences,Inc. 267 West Hillcrest Drive, First Floor Thousand Oaks,CA 91360 Reviewed by: Myra Frank and Associates 811 West Seventh Street, Suite 800 Los Angeles,CA 90017 P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No, 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Mitigation Monitoring Plan 2 3.0 Non-Confornnance Penalty 25 4.0 Monitoring Compliance/Reporting Forms 26 5.0 Development Measures and Mitigation Measures No Longer Applicable 28 P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Exhibit A 1.0 INTRODUCTION Section 21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code requires public agencies who have prepared an P report(EIR)environmental impact or mitigated negative declaration (MND) for a • mitigation monitoringor reporting program for that project. The purpose of project, to adopt a g ' ' monitoringeffort is to ensure that the measures identified in the ETR or MND to the mitigation ' ' potentiallysignificant environmental effects of the project are, in fact, properly mitigate the gn concerning carried out. In its findingsthe environmental effects of a project for which an EIR or MND was prepAgency ared a Lead A en must also include a finding that a mitigation monitoring or reporting program has been prepared and provides a satisfactory program that will ensure avoidance or sufficient reduction of the significant environmental effects of the project. The following mitigation g 'ti ation monitoring plan provides a single reference point for all entities who P willin the implementation of the measures identified in the Final ETR for Vesting be involved p Tentative Tract 46628 (StateClearinghouse Clearin house Number 91031057), which would mitigate the • significant environmental effects of this project. It will serve as the "guidebook" potentially significant for the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the project applicant to ensure that all of these measures are properly implemented,at the proper time. in this plan, since they are not required in the Final EIR do not Several measures listedappear to mitigate potentially significant' icant effects, but would help to reduce the overall magnitude of • that would further general environmental quality objectives. Such measures certain impacts are referred to by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as "Development Measures, " which the subdivider is encouraged implement,ed to im lement, but which do not require formal monitoring or enforcement to prevent a significant impact on the environment. A list of these measures is P in Section presented 5.0. Also, several other mitigation measures originally identified in the Draft EIR have been deeentirely, as deleted theyare no longer necessary due to the avoidance of • revised 79-lot tract mapdesign. These measures are also listed in Section certain impacts in the 5.0. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 1 Exhibit A 2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN P.C.Resolution No.92-6 2 Exhibit A 0 4110 4111 MITIGATION MPLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for 1. Enforcement Agency Page g hon of Adverse ImpactsMitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency No. DescriptiOn Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase 6-2 GEOTECHNICAL thispractices shall follow Plan Check, Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes The geology report prepared for 1. Grading p ac Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes project byKarl Vonder Linden, Ph.D. those recommended in Chapter 70 p p 1 3. Grading plan check;grading (November, 1989)entitled Geology of of the Uniform Building Code VMS Rancho Palos Verdes Venture 1 (UBC) and the current standards Parcel. City of Rancho Palos Verdes of the City of Rancho Palos 0 (Appendix C) has identified some Verdes. small portions of the bluff edge as beingunsuitable for development. 2. Grading shall be performed under Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes p However, the report concludes that the direct supervision of a 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes p the majority'ori of the site is stable and Certified Engineering Geologist or 3. Grading suitable for the type of development a Registered Civil Engineer. that is proposed, with proper Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes mitigation measures, and that the 3. Compaction of all fills shall be 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes proposed subdivision plan is located inspected in the field by a trained 3. Grading completely landward of the coastal soil technician using currently setback line, outside of the seacliff accepted testing methods. area. 4. Where old fill (1972 vintage) Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes exists in areas to begr aded, these 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes materials shall be inspected for 3. Grading integrity, and if and where these 11 units are determined to be unsatisfactory, they shall be . removed and recompacted. 5. All lots shall beg raded so that Plan Check,Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes water drains awayfrom Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes structures. 3. Grading plan check; grading P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Pa 3 Exhibit A MITATION MONITORING PLAN 411, • Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR MonitoringAgency Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. g cy Page g Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description of Adverse Impacts PP 6-2 GEOTECHNICAL(cont.) 6. All vegetative material and Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes shall be removed from loose soil 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes3. Grading the affected areas prior to the placing of any fill. g 7. soil-piping The area of soil- i in and Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes the southeasternpart 2. City of Rancho Palos Verde collapse in of the property shall be 3. Grading mitigated prior to or during grading. 8. Expansive soils shall be Plan Check,Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes identified grading d andshall be Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes their staged so as minimizeto 3. Grading and building plancheck; field inspection effects. Foundation designs shall incorporate appropriate measures to counteract any expansive soil characteristics. 9. Transition (cut-fill) lots shall be Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes over excavated and back-filled 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes fill as necessary.engineered rY• 3. Grading 10. No oversteepened or unstable Plan Check, Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verde P slope shall be created by grading. Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes P 3. Grading plan check;field inspection P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 4 • Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Page g • • Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval No. p P • shall be Plan Check,Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 6-2 GEOTECHNICAL(cont.) 11. An erosion control plan 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes re ared bythe bdivider and Inspection p sup3. Grading plan check;field approved by the City Engineer, inspection which shall include, but not be limited to,sand bags,construction of temporary berms and ditches, placement of temporary pipes, 110 temporary use of plastic or gunite linings, etc. The plan shall specify when and where sand bags and other control devices are to be in place, the stockpiling of bags and other items, and any other control measures as specified by the City Engineer. soils and geologic Verify receipt of maps Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 12. "As- graded" g g 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes maps shall be prepared by a 3. Post-grading Registered Civil Engineer, at the termination of grading, and submitted to the City's Building Official, to be placed on file in the City's Building and Safety111 Department. rock-crushingPlan Check,Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 13. No blasting or P activities shall be permitted. Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 3. Grading plan check; field inspection P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 5 Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing . Page ' ' of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions pp P 6-46 HYDROLOGY Plan Check Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Construction of the proposed project 14. All stormwater conveyance 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes would result in increased on-site peak systems proposed on the project 3. Storm Drain System Plan discharges during a design-year storm site and in Palos Verdes Drive Check g'r►-y which would be channeled from the shall be designed in accordance t site to the Pacific Ocean. The with the most current standards • project increased runoff and types of storm and criteria of the City Engineer . drainage facilities proposed as part and the Los Angels County Flood of thisP roject would have no adverse Control District. or significant on-site or off-site • gradingPlan Check Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes impacts if the facilities are designed 15. Prior to the issuance of 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes P accommodate upstream flows in permits, the subdivider shall 3. Storm Drain System Plan to p accordance with Los Angeles County submit Runoff Management and Check g Flood Control District and City Water Quality Control Plans, for Engineer criteria and if the review and approval by the City recommended mitigation measures are of Rancho Palos Verdes Director properly implemented. of Public Works. These plans Pro P Y P shall include a variety of measures intended to mitigate the effects of erosion, siltation, urban runoff, and flooding, relative to both on and off-site impacts. The subdivider will provide a copy of 11 these plans to the State Lands Commission, coincident with the submittal to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 6 Exhibit A • MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN 10 • Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for r 1. Enforcement Agency y Page Mitigation Measures and Monitoring ementing 2. Monitoring Agency No. Description of Adverse ImpactsConditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase iton-site Plan Check, Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 6-46 HYDROLOGY (cont.) 16. If is found that the 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes swale near the southern boundary Inspection 3. Storm Drain System Plan of the project site has inadequate Check, Field Inspection capacity to handle upstream and project site flows during a design- year storm, the swale shall be improved to handle these flows 4110 prior to issuance of project building permits. shall be Plan Check, Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 17. All building pads Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes elevated at least twelve inches 3. Gradingplan check; field recommended byCity (or as the ofinspection Rancho Palos Verdes) above their immediately surrounding finished grade to protect them from overland storm flows. storm drains and Plan Check, Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 18. The rear yard 2. Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes easements shall be Inspection drainage (easements), Homeowners dedicated to the City of Rancho Association (maintenance) Palos Verdes and remain 3. Final Map Check, Post accessible for periodic Development and ongoin maintenance by responsible agencies. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 7 Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN • Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency PageEIR • iMeasures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation 1 Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approva No. Descriptionp Check Final Map Subdivider 1. Homeowners Association cont. 19. CC&Rs shall be prepared by the (maintenance) 6-46 HYDROLOGY (cont.) approved bythe Verdes subdivider, 2. City of Rancho Palos Director of Public Works and (easements) recorded with the Final Map 3. Final Map Check which includes, among other provisions, a condition requiring all owner/tenants of lots where stormwater flows to rear yards, to prevent obstruction to flows to the rear yard storm drain and to ensure that the rear yard storm drains remain accessible for periodic maintenance by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. the Check Final Map Subdivider 1. Homeowners Association 20. CC&Rs shall be prepared by 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes subdivider, approved by the 3. Final Map Check Director of Public Works and recorded with the final map, which include, among other provisions, the requirement that maintenance responsibility for the downdrain outlet structure shall be by the on-site homeowners association. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 8 Exhibit A 410 • 111 MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for 1. Enforcement Agency Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Page g Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description of Adverse Impacts Pp Storm Drain Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes improvements shall Check 6-46 HYDROLOGY (cont.) 21. If necessary, p Plans 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes be made to Palos Verdes Drive 3. Storm Drain Plan Check West to ensure that it can retain surface flows during a 50-year frequency storm so that no water overflows the street onto lots fronting onto Palos Verdes Drive II West. nce with Section 1600 Verify receipt of 1603 Subdivider 1. California Department of Fish 22. In accordance et. Seq. of the California Fish Permit and Game ate 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes and Game Code, the St 3. Grading plan check Department of Fish and Game shall be notified and any necessary permits obtained, prior to commencement of grading or . vegetation removal within the major drainage courses crossing • the project site. 23. Pursuant rsuant to Section 404 of the Verify compliance with Subdivider 1. U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Federal Clean Water Act, the Army Corps 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes applicant3. Gradingplan check III shall contact the U.S. requirements Army Corps of Engineers,prior to commencement of grading, to determine their jurisdiction and permit requirements, if any, relative to alteration of the on- site drainage areas. • P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 9 Exhibit A 1111 110 40 MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for 1. Enforcement Agency Mitigation Measures and Monitoring for 2. Monitoring Agency Page g Action Mitigation3. Monitoring Phase Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval No. p 6-65 AIR QUALITY Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Short-term air quality in the form of 24. Implement a regular watering 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes fugitive dust generated by grading program to reduce fugitive dust. 3. Grading g of the activity and air pollutants generated Water gradedportions by heavyequipment and construction project site once during the work vehicle use would exceed SCAQMD day and at the end of the work 0 emission thresholds. Long-term day to create a "crust" surface. emissions associated with project This is estimated to reduce the traffic would not be significant. amount of dust generated by up to 50 percent. 'n grading, earth Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 25. Cease all clearing, 2.. City of Rancho Palos Verdes moving, or excavation operations 3. Grading during periods of high winds (i.e., Santa Ana winds 30 mph or greater in one hour). roads with Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 26. Cover site access 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes gravel during all construction 3. Grading periods. public streets Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdi) 30. Periodically sweep 2. City of Rancho Palos Verd in the vicinity of the site to 3. Grading, site preparation remove silt (i.e., fine earth material transported from the site by wind, vehicular activities, water runoff, etc.) which may have accumulated from construction activities. percent Verify Fuel Mix Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 32. Use low sulfur fuel (0.05 2. Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes weight) for construction by g � 3. Grading site preparation equipment. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 10 Exhibit A 411/ 411/ MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN 0 Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures and . Page • • Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase Conditions of Approval No. Description of Adverse Impacts . Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 6-65 AIR QUALITY (cont.) 34. Discontinue grading during second P I. City of Rancho Palos Verdes stage smog alerts. 3. Grading Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 35. Follow all County of Los Angeles, P 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes SCAQMD, and Air Resources 3. Grading Board (ARB) requirements for dust control to ensure the proper II and appropriate level of • mitigation is applied at all times. ' Street Improvements Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes generated byboth 37. Implement all transportation P field 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Long term emissions Plan Check,F • stationarysources would improvement measures identifiedInspection 3. Street Improvements Plan mobile and emission in Section 6.7 (Traffic andCheck, Site Preparation not exceed SCAQMD EIR. thresholds. Since the project site is Circulation) of this located within a non-attainment ion of Palos airshed, however, the City considers • The intersect any long-term rm increase in emissions to Verdes Drive and Hawthorne be a significant impact on local air Boulevard is the only one of quality. the three studied intersections requiring mitigation. Modification of the westbound through lane to allow through 111 or left turns would mitigate future traffic impacts with or without proposed development. Implementation of this measure would result in Level of Service C (with a volume to capacity ratio of 0.76) for the weekend peak • hour. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 11 Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN 41/ Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR . • and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures Page • Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of 6-102 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES • Review Landscape Plan Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes as 45. Utilizeplant species native to P Implementation of the project 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes proposed would result in the the area in landscaping, 3. Landscape Plan Check elimination of both common and wherever feasible. Plant species g uncommon biological resources shall be selected from a list Including the territoryof a resident recommended by the South Coast Californiaatcatchers, a Chapter of the . California pair of gn and sensitive species. Native Plant Society. This very rare p would offset the loss of native vegetation incurred by implementation of the project, and also would serve to increase the usefulness of the site for local wildlife. siteVerifyapproval ofplan Subdivider 1. USFWS 46. In the open space area of the PP 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes currently being used by the by USFWS 3. Landscape Plan Check California gnatcatcher (Lot 80 on the revised 79-lot tract map), a revegetation and habitat improvement plan shall be implemented as soon as possible, focusing on the habitat preferences of the California gnatcatcher. This plan shall be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prior to implementation. The Service shall determine the total acreage to be included in the restoration area. Native shrub P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 12 Exhibit A • • MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for 1. Enforcement Agency Page Mitigation Measures and Monitoring for 2. Monitoring Agency No. Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase 6-102 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (cont.) species, particularly California sage (Artemesia californica) shall be used as a primary component of this revegetation effort. The habitat should be provided in contiguous blocks, • rather than linear strips, a minimum of 3.873 acres in size. Provisions to prevent erosion and control weeds shall be included in the revegetation plan. Structural characteristics of the plantings wouldbe based on the characteristics of the area presently used by the gnatcatchers. Measures to control predators, barriers to human access, noise and light shields and other appropriate means of avoiding or minimizing human disturbance shall also be included, along with provisions 10for periodic monitoring to ensure ongoing habitat protection. This program should be implemented as soon as possible. P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 13 Exhibit A 0 0 • MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR .Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Page g • • Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval g p p of the proposed project Field Inspection City of Rancho 1. U SF WS 6-102 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (cont.) 47. Grading p p Palos Verdes 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes site shall not be conducted during Palos April-mid-May the breeding season of the California gnatcatcher (April- June) in order to minimize disturbance to the birds, provided that a breeding pair is present on 110 the site during this season. In order to determine if the birds are present, a qualified biologist shall conduct monitoring visits to the site beginning in mid-April to determine if a breeding pair is present. If no breeding pair has been identified by mid-May,two . weeks after the latest known breeding date on this site,grading operations will be allowed to proceed. If a breeding pair is identified, no grading will be allowed until two weeks after fledging of the chicks, as determined by the monitoring biologist. 0 49. Preserve and maintain 2.95 acres Check Final Map and Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes of wetlands area in the Storm Drain Plan; 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes permanent open space in the periodically check water 3. Final Map Check, semi- northeast corner of the site(Lot 83 source annually post development of revised 79-lot tract map) and provide and maintain an appropriate water source for this area. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 14 Exhibit A • MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR . . Monitorin Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures and g 3. MonitoringPhase Page Action Mitigation r Impacts Conditions of Approval g No. Description of Adverse p ' ' e Plan Check,Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (cont.) 50. Reduce human access to sensitive 6-102 coastal bluff scrub by installing an Inspection2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes3, Site Plan Check;site open, guardrail structure along preparation the bluff edge. This would prevent direct pedestrian access to the bluff area and would also slow erosion by reducing the number of footpaths down the bluff face, without affecting the movement of wildlife to and from the bluff areas. An open, rather than solid,structure would permit ocean views through the fence. and Plan Check,Field Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 51. Effects of urban runoff siltation generated by the Inspection 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 3. Storm drain improvements developed project site shall be plan check; site preparation controlled with stable drainage . structures which prevent erosion and by directing urban runoff into the natural drainages or special detention basins within the largest open space area (Lot 82 of the revised 79-lot tract map) that filter and slow the runoff via sediment, traps, energy dissipators, dry ponds, etc., prior to discharge into the rocky intertidal zone at ocean level. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 15 Exhibit A MITItATION MONITORING PLAN ID 10 Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency PageEIR and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures • • Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring. Phase of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval No. Descriptionp _ 6-154 NOISE • Pre-Construction Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes ' of the proposed 54. Staging areas shall be provided Implementation p p Conference, Field 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes p result in unavoidablyon-site to minimize off-site Inspection 3. Pre-grading,grading project would of heavyp significant icant off-site construction noise transportation g These impacts for the eight-month site construction equipment. P preparationphase hase and the 18 month areas shall be located to 1111 constructionphase.hase. maximize the distance between activity and existing residential areas. • Check contractor Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 55. Truck/equipment routes that specifications travel through2. ' City of Rancho Palos Verdes a minimum number 3. Grading plan check of residential areas shall be designated by the City Engineer and followed by all construction personnel travelling to and from the project site. 4111 P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 16 Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN 410 • Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency PageEIR d Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures an of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description 6-183 TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION . � Check street Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes • traffic would not 58. The intersection of Palos Verdes 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Project-generated Boulevard improvement plans, significant adverse Drive and Hawthornefield inspection 3. Street improvement plan result in any gP impactslocal or regional is the only one of the three check; site preparation traffic to g roadways, ante � rsections or the local studied intersections Modification of the requiring circulation system, if the westboundmitigation. through allow u h lane at Palos Verdes Drive westbound through lane to West/Hawthorne Boulevard is through or left turns would p modified to allow optional through mitigate future traffic impacts movements and left turns. This with or without proposed modification would involve lane development. Implementation of restriping only. this measure would result in Level of Service C (with a volume to capacity ratio of 0.76) for the • weekend peak.hour. . 6-207 FIRE PROTECTION • Review evidence of Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes of the revised 79-unit 59. Prior to the recordation of the 2. Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes Implementationsatisfaction of Fire residential Final Map the subdivider shall Department 3. Final Map check single-family P development would increase the demonstrate to the Director of requirements. development densityand the human Environmental Services that all III population on the proposed project County of Los Angeles Fire site. increase This would result in an Department requirements in the po tential for fire occurrence and pertaining to subdivision design the potential for loss of life. and the water system,have been met. • P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 17 • Exhibit A MITI!ATION MONITORING P Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for 1. Enforcement Agency Page g Miti ation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency • Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. Description of Adverse Impacts pp 6-227 WATER SERVICE • ensure that Check individual home Homebuilders 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Construction of the proposed project 62. The City shall e n s plans and specifications 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes q would require the extension of water construction plans and 3. Home plan check service to theP roject site in order to specifications for all proposed meet a total estimated water demand homes shall include the of 28.8 acre-feet per year (AFY). following interior water 0 While the CWSC has indicated that conservation measures for the thisPl roject would not significantly following plumbing devices and impact its water supplies, the appliances: continuing drought conditions represent great uncertainty with • reduce water pressure to 50 respect to future water supplies. The pounds per square inch or less City, therefore, considers any by means of a pressure- increase in water demand at this time reducing valve to be a significant impact on local water supplies. • install water-conserving clothes washers • install water-conserving dishwashers and/or spray emitters that are retrofitted to reduce flow II • install one-and-one-half gallon, ultra-low flush toilet P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 18 Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN 11111 Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency PageEIR Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation ' ' Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase DescriptionConditions of Adverse Impacts of No. • Check landscape and Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes WATER SERVICE (cont.) 63. Landscaping and irrigation plans 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 6-227 irrigationplans for the public and common open g 3. Prior to grading permits space areas shall be submitted by the developer and approved by the Director of Environmental Services, prior to the issuance of grading permits. Said plans 110 shall incorporate, at a minimum, the following water conservation measures: • low water-demand plants • minimum use of lawn or,when used, installation of warm • season grasses • grouped plants of similar water demand to reduce over- irrigation of low water demand plants • extensive use of mulch in all landscaped areas to improve the soil's water-holding capacity • drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors, and automatic irrigation systems • use of reclaimed wastewater, stored rainwater or grey water for irrigation P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 19 Exhibit A 0 . 0 1 MITIGATION MoNITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR . • Monitorin Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures and g • • 3. MonitoringPhase Page of Approval Action Mitigation Description of Adverse Impacts Conditionspp No. p • Verifycompliance with Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 64. The applicants shall contact the P 1. Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes 6-227 WATER SERVICE (cont.) pp DWP water Department of Water Resources conservation 3. Prior to issuance of building for information on other water recommendations permits conservation techniques which could be incorporated into the project design. Evidence of compliance with such other Ili recommendations shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services, prior to the issuance of building permits. 6-244 SEWER Check capacity of Joint City of Rancho 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes cupancp Construction of the proposed project 65. If, at the time occupancy permitsWater Pollution Control Palos Verdes 2. Homebuilder would result in the generation of are requested by the developer, Plant • 3. Prior to release of occupancy tel 0.02 milliongallons there is inadequate treatment of any new homes per da approximately capacity to service the per day (MGD) of wastewater, which plantp .y would be treated at the Joint Water proposed project, the occupancy Pollution Control Plant. At the • permits shall be withheld until present time, the sewerage adequate capacity to serve the infrastructure which serves the proposed project is ensured. project site has adequate capacity to Verifyannexation of site Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verd the proposed project. 66. Prior to recordation of the FinalSewer 2. City of Rancho Palos Verd accommodate p p , • to Consolidated development activities Map, the developer shall annex Maintenance District 3. Final Map check Cumulativep willincremental expansions of the project site •to the require p the wastewater collection and Consolidated Sewer Maintenance , treatment systems, which are District, of the Los Angeles y dependent upon an adequate financing County Department of Public program. Works. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Page 20 Exhibit A • • MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible E I R for 1. Enforcement Agency Page Mitigation Measures and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency NoDescriptionImpacts of Adverse Im acts Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase 6-244 SEWER (cont.) 67. Project wastewater collection and Check wastewater Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes pumping system stem p lans shall be system plans 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes p prepared in accordance with the 3. Final Map check specifications of and shall be approved by the City's Director of Public Works and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. 6-255 CULTURAL RESOURCES A limited potential does exist developer for 72. The develo er shall retain a Field Inspection Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes previously undetected subsurface qualified archaeologist and 3. Grading cultural and paleontological resources paleontologist to periodically to be disturbed during site grading monitor rough grading operations activities. in previously undisturbed areas. In the event undetected buried cultural or paleontological remains are encountered during the course of grading activities, work shall be halted or diverted from the location in question and the archaeologist and/or paleontologist shall evaluate the remains. If cultural resources are found, the cultural specialist(s) shall submit documentation of such findings and the recommended dispensation of the resources to the Director of Environmental • Services. P.C.Resolution No. 92-6 Page 21 Exhibit A MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN • Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency PageEIR • • and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Mitigation Measures Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase No. p 6-259 VISUAL RESOURCES . Check home plans Homebuilders 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes have a 74. Limit structure height on lots ro osed the project would 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Asp p PalongPalos Verdes Drive West substantial impact on the visual 3. Home plan check P character of the site and views from and those that occur nearest the the surrounding area. Given the coastal bluff to a maximum ht of 16 feet. normal by-product of site height ill urbanization, approximately 70 • two-storyhomes are Check home plans Homebuilders 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes percent of the disturbed (but now 75. Where 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes call appearing) project site permitted, limit second story 3. Home plan check naturally pp g would be transformed from its current areas to 80 percent of total•first condition to a man-made environment. floor area, to reduce the visual The developed project velo ed site would be effect of the higher building visible to a number of residents that mass and to create wider visual occur in closeP ty roximi to the site and corridors between homes on from the mobile viewing population adjacent lots. on Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos • .76. Prior to approval of the overallCheck landscape plan Subdivider 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes Verdes Drive West. P site landscaping plan, the 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes P g Department of Environmental 3. Landscape plan check Services shall ensure that landscaping to be planted along the perimeter of Palos Verdes Drive West is limited to low III groundcovers and small shrubs only. • P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 22 Exhibit A 0 . 0 MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN • Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible for 1. Enforcement Agency EIR and Monitoring Implementing 2. Monitoring Agency Page Mitigation Measures No. Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase p Check CC&Rs Subdivider, 1. Homeowners Association - VISUAL RESOURCES (cont.) 77. CC&Rs shall be prepared by theHomebuilders 2. Ci ry of Rancho Palos Verdes 6 259 subdivider, and approved by the 3. Final map check;prior to Director of Environmental occupancy of each home Services, which shall include, among other provisions, restrictions on the type of landscape materials allowed on 110 individual lots that limit permissible species to those with low or medium height. so Check home plans Homebuilders 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes 78. All homes shall be designed 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes that rooflines are articulated in a 3. Home plan check way that provides visual relief. Flat roofs shall be prohibited. Roof lines and building orientations along Palos Verdes Drive West shall be varied to include perpendicular, parallel and angled exposures to the roadway. This measure would incrementally reduce the view blocking effects of the proposed0 . structures and permit greater visibility of the coastline and • Pacific Ocean. Further, this measure would provide greater visual relief when the project is viewed from above. P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 23 Exhibit A 0 • . MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN 0 Vesting Tentative Tract 46628 Party Responsible EIR for 1. Enforcement Agency Page Mitigation Measures and Monitoring for 2. Monitoring Agency No. Description of Adverse Impacts Conditions of Approval Action Mitigation 3. Monitoring Phase 6-259 VISUAL RESOURCES (cont.) 82. Roof materials shall be non- Check home plans Homebuilders 1. City of Rancho Palos Verdes reflective. This measure is also 2. City of Rancho Palos Verdes proposed to eliminate glare from 3. Home plan checks roof tops that could impact the existing residential areas located east of and above the proposed project site. III • P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Page 24 Exhibit A 110 • 3.0 NON-CONFORMANCE PENALTY Performance of all measures to be implemented by the Subdivider shall be secured and guaranteed by the posting of an improvement bond, deposit, or in-lieu fee in an amount to be determined by the Director of Environmental Services. Such security shall be posted with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prior to the issuance of a grading permit for this project and shall be held by the City in an interest bearing account(with interest inuring to Subdivider) until all the measures have been fully and properly implemented. In the event the Subdivider fails to satisfy any one or more of the mitigation measures and persists and fails to do so upon written notice from the City, the City may,without further notice,draw upon the security to fulfill the required measure and to reimburse the City for any costs or expenses incurred in so doing. This shall be in addition to any other remedy provided under the authority of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code and its various development codes. • P.C.Resolution No.92-6 25 Exhibit A S 4.0 COMPLIANCE/REPORTING FORM The following form will be used as the principal medium for recording compliance or non- compliance with the various elements of the mitigation monitoring plan. These forms are to be completed by the responsible monitoring entity, immediately following a monitoring or enforcement action, and placed on file in the office of the Department of Environmental Services. A report reviewing the current status of all mitigation measures listed in the mitigation monitoring plan will be prepared semiannually by the Department of Environmental Services. This report will be updated semiannually until the first home is occupied. 411 P.C. Resolution No.92-6 26 Exhibit A • • MONITORING REPORT Mitigation Measure Number(s): Description of Measures: Observations Made in the Field or During Plan Check: 411 Compliance: Acceptable [ ] Unacceptable [ ] Remedial Actions Taken or Recommended: Environmental Coordinator Date • Technical Consultant Date P.C. Resolution No.92-6 27 Exhibit A 5.0 DEVELOPMENT MEASURES AND MITIGATION MEASURES NO LONGER APPLICABLE Development Measures The following mitigation measures found in the Final EIR are not required in order to avoid a significant impact upon the environment. They are, however, measures that the project subdivider is encouraged to implement to further minimize the impacts of this project. 27. Seed and water all inactive portions of the construction site until grass cover is grown. 28. Apply chemical stabilizers to completed cut and fill areas. This measure can reduce fugitive dust emissions from inactive portions of a project site by up to 80 percent. 29. Limit on-site vehicular traffic to no more than 15 mph during construction. This measure could reduce fugitive dust emissions from unpaved roads and areas of construction sites by up to 60 percent 31. Maintain equipment engines in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturers'specifications. 33. Keep all grading and construction equipment on or near the site until those phases of development are completed. 36. Use building materials that produce less emissions (e.g., bricks, stones,water-based paints). P.C. Resolution No.92-6 28 Exhibit A 1111 110 38. Orient structures and pool areas to optimize the effectiveness of solar energy units and water heaters. This measure could encourage the use of solar water heating equipment and reduce emissions from standard electricity and natural gas-fueled heating units. 39. Provide landscaping to shade buildings and parking areas for energy efficiency. This measure would reduce the amount of energy needed to cool structures and automobiles on warm days. 40. When possible, use light-colored roofing materials and concrete as opposed to asphalt parking areas and dark roofing materials, to reflect, rather than absorb, sunlight. This measure would minimize heat gains in buildings and parking areas and 411 lessen the overall demand for mechanical air conditioning systems. 41. Specify energy-efficient air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.,when built-in units are provided. 42. Increase attic and wall insulation over the minimum standards currently required. 43. Install special sunlight-filtering window coatings or double-paned windows,to reduce thermal gain or loss. 44. Provide conveniently-located recycling centers on- site with adequate access for haulers. Recycling can reduce both solid waste and energy consumption, and as a result, decrease emissions. By reducing waste sent to landfills, increases in methane gas build-up and emissions can be slowed. P.C. Resolution No.92-6 Exhibit A 29 1110 1111 57. There shall be no useable second floor balconies facing Palos Verdes Drive West in the dwelling units with direct lines-of-sight to this roadway. 60. Although the project site is not located in a high fire hazard area, the Fire Department recommends the installation of fire sprinkler systems in residential structures, to reduce the potential for loss of life and property damage. The Fire Department indicates that such systems are now technically and economically feasible for residential use. 61. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall contact the Lomita Sheriff Station for specific recommendations for providing on-site security and safety, throughout the grading and home construction periods, and for improving site visibility and access to facilitate responses by local patrol units. 68. Above and beyond water conservation measures required by State law, future home builders should implement the Department of Water Resources' recommendations for interior water conservation and water reclamation, as outlined in Section 6.11 of this EIR(mitigation measure 64). 69. The City's Building Official shall ensure that trash compactors are included in plans for all new homes and that such compactors are installed in each new home. By compacting trash on site,larger volumes of trash can be stored and transported in the same size containers, thus reducing the number of transport trips to the BKK landfill and the Surf P.C. Resolution No.92-6 30 Exhibit A • Incineration Plant, and using landfill space more efficiently by disposing of a heavier concentration of trash within the same amount of space. 70. The Director of Environmental Services shall ensure that the final site plan includes facilities for trash separation to facilitate recycling of reusable materials. Alternately, the developer shall arrange for curbside pick-up service at each homesite by the local trash pick-up company, which includes special receptacles for recyclable materials. Such an arrangement shall be verified by the Director of Environmental Services, prior to the occupancy of any new homes. 71. The subdivider shall coordinate with the Director of Public Works and the County Fire Department to create informational materials to be provided to each original home owner that includes an explanation of various mandatory and voluntary solid waste reduction and recycling techniques along with safe methods of hazardous material identification and disposal. 73. Subsequent to site grading activities all graded portions of the site shall be hydroseed with a annual rye grass. This would incrementally reduce visual impacts as well a provide a significant erosion control feature. P.C.Resolution No. 92-6 31 Exhibit A • 0 0 Mitigation Measures No PP LongerApplicable The following mitigation measures appeared in the Draft EIR for the original 93-lot tract map design. Upon evaluation of the revised 79-lot tract map, they were found to be unnecessary, as the new tract map design avoids the impacts associated with these measures, that would have resulted from the original map design. 48. Provide guzzlers or access to other water sources near the existing northerly drainage area. This would offset the loss of the small wetland areas by providing an alternate water source. 52. If on-site replacement of coastal sage scrub is determined to be infeasible or unlikely to succeed in supporting gnatcatchers, the applicant shall be • required to purchase,restore,or enhance an amount of coastal sage scrub habitat for California gnatcatchers equivalent in size to the amount of territory to be lost on site (approximately 6.23 acres) for permanent preservation. This would be accomplished under the direction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 53. In coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game, the Cities of Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates, and the County of Los Angeles, will develop a Peninsula-wide species management plan for the California gnatcatcher. This plan would include: a census of gnatcatcher populations on the Peninsula during the breeding season, 1110 identification of critical habitat areas for preservation, identification of potential areas for P.C. Resolution No.92-6 32 Exhibit A • • gnatcatcher habitat restoration on the Peninsula, and identification of mechanisms for acquisition and preservation of critical habitat areas. It is recommended that in addition to the gnatcatcher, the plan include other sensitive species on the Peninsula, most of which have similar habitat requirements. This multi-species planning approach is preferred by federal and state agency personnel. 56. Based on representative cross-sections,construction of a solid block masonry wall of three feet in height (from road grade) along the project site's eastern boundary adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive West could be designed to achieve a reduction in on- site noise levels necessary to comply with state noise guidelines for residential land uses. !II 79. CC&Rs shall be prepared by the subdivider and approved by the Director of Environmental Services, which include, among other provisions, the requirement for review and approval of all individual home designs by a City appointed • architectural review committee, to ensure compliance with the design policies of the Coastal Specific Plan. The C.C.&R. provisions shall also include the right of the City to charge a reasonable fee to recover the costs of this plan review effort. 80. The City will encourage split-level home design, through allowing substantial modification of rough-graded pads to allow for lowering and splitting the pads to allow for step-down foundations that enable the construction of 410 essentially two-story homes with the visual impact of a one story home. P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Exhibit A 33 0 0 • 81. Install only ground level street lights that incorporate hoods that would eliminate the upward transmission of light on-site. This measure would also reduce light and glare impacts in those areas east of the project site. 83. The Directors of Public Works and Environmental Services shall ensure, during review of project plans that include street lighting, common area and walkway lighting and any illuminated signs, that all such lighting elements conform to the lighting policies in the Coastal Specific Plan (pages U-lU and U-11). . . 411 . . P.C. Resolution No.92-6 34 Exhibit A 411 411 EXHIBIT "B" STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 35 (VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46628) The Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes finds that the mitigation measures discussed in the Environmental Impact Report will, p when im lemented, mitigate or substantially reduce all but six of the significant effects identified in the Final l Environmental ImpactReport. Onlythe environmental effects of P . off air quality the project on hydrologyurban runoff) ,P 7 activities(cumulative ons from (short-term construction and long-term emissions stationary and mobile sources) , noise (short-term construction • long-term traffic noise on Palos Verdes Drive West) and water service (due to the current drought andou ht condition) were found to be incorporation even after the of all feasible mitigation measures. • has balanced the benefits The Planning Commission of the project against these effects in recommending approval of the proposed project to the City Council. In this regard, the Planning the Cityof Rancho Palos Verdes hereby finds that Commission ofidentifiedin the Final1111 all feasible mitigation measures Environmental Impact Report, which are summarizedry of Probepin the Summain a addendum of said , ry ct Im acts and Mitigation Measures table included have been and will be implemented with Monitoring Program and that the theproject through the Mitigation Monit g g due sixsignificant icant unavoidable effects are acceptable remaining, g , specific benefits which outweigh the ,significant to the following sp , environmental effects and justify approval of the project as conditioned: project will implement the goals of the City's • 1. The proposed• • public vehicular access, via a Coastal Specific Plan to provide Na road, andparking facilities within the coastal zone. bluff o located seaward of the bluff road. residential lots will be 1 project will implement the goals of the City's 2 . The proposedprJ Coastal Specific Plan by providing public recreational opportunities in the coastal zone through the dedication of 12 acres of useableopen space, located between the bluffroad p and the top of the bluff, tothe City to provide for public ym � en o ent of the coastal environment and vistas. edproject will implement the goals of the City's 3 . The propos providing Coastal Specific Plan and Conceptual Trails Plan by p, g recreational opportunities through the dedication and/or public ,pP equestrian and bicycle construction of public pedestrian, • q trails adjacent to and within the project boundaries. 7 110 P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 ,• 411 EIR No. 35 (VTTM No. 46628) Ili/ Statement of Overriding Considerations 4 . Within the dedicatedpublic ublic open space area, 45 acres will be retained for the maintenance and enhancement of three sensitive habitat areas: coastal sage scrub (California gnatcatcher territory) , coastal bluff scrub and riparian wetland. project will improve and control the existing 5. The proposed p o '�e hydrologic conditions on the site by providing stable drainage facilities to control storm runoff to prevent flooding, siltation and erosion and to minimize urban runoff into the adjacent marine environment. projected 6. In conformance ro with 'ected housing needs of the City, and zoningdesignation of the low density single family residential Plan, Coastal, Specific Plan and the City's General the site in y Official Zoning Map, the projectwill provide an additional 79 dwelling units in the City. 411/ 11/1 Page 2 P.C. Resolution No. 92-6 Exhibit B