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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 96-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN
ASSOCIATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 679 FOR A
TWO LOT SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 39,757 SQUARE FOOT LOT,
AND GRADING TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW DRIVEWAY, RETAINING
WALL AND LARGER BUILDING PAD, LOCATED AT 5901 CLINT PLACE
WHEREAS, on June 27, 1995, the applicant submitted applications for Tentative
Parcel Map No 24297/Environmental Assessment No. 679, and on October 27, 1996 an
application for Grading No 1844 was submitted to the City, and,
WHEREAS, on April 2, 1996, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
approved Tentative Tract 24423 - Amendment 1, to allow the relocation of an existing
easement at 5901 Clint Place, and,
WHEREAS, the RS -5 zoning district in which the subject property is located allows
for the proposed subdivision and grading, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq., the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study and determined
that, by incorporating mitigation measures in to the Negative Declaration and project
approval, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Tentative Parcel Map No
24297 and Grading Permit No. 1844 would result in a significant adverse effect on the
environment Accordingly, a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and
notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law, and,
WHEREAS, the Initial Study was prepared and distributed for a 21 -day circulation
and review period from September 23, 1996 through October 14, 1996; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared, and is attached hereto
as Exhibit "A", and,
WHEREAS, after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's
Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on November 26, 1996, at which time all
interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS
Section. This application involves the proposed subdivision of an existing
39,757 square foot parcel into two parcels and grading to accommodate a new driveway,
retaining wall and larger building pad. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed
project, as mitigated, would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts in
addition to or beyond those already associated with the existing Residential use of the site
and neighborhood
Section 2. As submitted, the proposed project will not result in changes to
existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration
of ground contours, changes in scenic views of vistas from existing residential areas or
public lands or roads, nor will it result in the change in pattern, scale or character of the
general area of the project Additionally, the proposed project will not result in significant
amounts of solid waste or litter, change in dust, ash smoke, fumes, or odors in the vicinity,
or change in ocean, bay, lake stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of
existing drainage patterns. The proposed project will also not result in a substantial
change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. Finally, the project will not
require the use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, changes in the demand for
municipal services, increased fossil fuel consumption, or affect any relationship to a larger
project or series of protects Accordingly, no mitigation measures have been required to
address these issues.
Section 3- The proposed project will require grading for the construction of a new
driveway, a maximum T-0" high retaining wall along the northerly property line, and a new
building pad The Initial Study for the proposed project identified potential impacts
resulting from unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures, from
disruptions, displacement, compaction, or overcovering of the soil, and from exposure of
people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides,
ground failure, or similar hazards
As a result of impacts resulting from the unstable earth conditions, Mitigation Measures
have been imposed which require the landowner to comply with all recommendations and
requirements, if any, of the City Geologist and the Building Official
Section 4• It has been determined that the proposed project will not result in
significant changes to Air Quality with respect to air emissions or deteriorations of ambient
air quality, the creation of objectionable odors, or alterations of air movement, moisture or
climate Although impacts to Air resulting from the proposed project have been determined
to be less than significant, Mitigation Measures have been incorporated which require all
mechanical equipment to be properly tuned to prevent excessive emissions during
construction
Section 5 When reviewed in accordance with "Appendix I - Significant Effects"
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of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment with respect to Water. Although the proposed construction of the driveway,
retaining wall, and building pad will require grading, the topography will be returned to
relatively existing conditions, and therefore will not result in the disturbance of any current
physical earth features which would affect water and/or drainage
Section 6. Since the site contains annual grasses and ornamental plantings
(small shrubs and trees), construction of the proposed project would not involve the
removal of any sensitive Plant Life or Animal Life, nor would it significantly affect any plant
or animal species
Section 7. Due to the short term impacts to noise associated with the grading,
Mitigation Measures have been imposed which limit the hours of construction and reduce
impacts to Noise resulting from the project to less than significant levels Since the subject
property, including the proposed and existing improvements, will continue to be used for
residential purposes which is a typically a low noise generating use, the proposed project
will not result in the exposure of people to severe noise levels beyond those existing on
the property Therefore, in accordance with Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines,
since the project will not substantially increase ambient noise levels, any long terms
impacts associated with the existing and proposed uses on the site or exposure to people
to severe noise levels, is not considered a significant impact
Section 8* The Initial Study identified potential impacts to Light and Glare which
may result due to the future residential structure However, the interior and exterior lights
on the property will be no more intense than the existing light from the adjacent residential
properties As such, the impact is not considered potentially significant.
Section 9 The subject property is currently zoned for residential purposes, and
is also designated on the City's General Plan maps for residential purposes. Since the site
will continue to be used for residential purposes and no change in the planned land use
is anticipated, the proposed construction will not significantly impact Land Use, and no
Mitigation Measures have been required
Section 10. For purposes of the Initial Study, it was determined that a significant
impact would occur if implementation of the proposed project would encourage activities
which would result in the use or waste of a large amount of fuel, water, or energy Since
the subject property will continue to be used for residential activities, no significant adverse
impacts are anticipated with respect to Natural Resources Consequently, no Mitigation
Measures have been imposed
Section 11 Since the proposed construction and continued use of the subject
property for residential purposes is not expected to result in the creation or need for any
disposal of any hazardous waste materials, impacts to the Risk of Upset resulting from the
proposed project are considered less than significant.
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Section 12. In accordance with the General Plan Housing Element policies and
the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Housing
Assessment Needs (RHNA), the proposed project will not alter the location, distribution,
density, or growth rate of the human population in the area above what is forecasted in
adopted City plans and policies, nor will the project affect existing housing, or create a
demand for additional housing Consequently, no mitigation measures have been required
with respect to Population or Housing
Section 13• The Initial Study identified potential impacts to
Transportation/Circulation with respect to the increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists or pedestrians However, since the proposed project has addressed this issue
through project design the potential impacts to Traffic/Circulation have been determined
to be less than significant A mitigation measure requiring traffic control devices (signage
and/or mirrors) is added to the project.
Section 14. The proposed project will not create a significant additional demand
for fire or police protection or require the expansion of existing schools, parks or other
recreational facilities, maintenance of public facilities (including roads), or other
governmental services. Therefore impacts to these services and agencies with respect
to Public Services is not considered significant, and no mitigation measures have been
required
Section 15- The proposed construction would not generate a significant demand
on existing fuel or energy sources Although the installation of new connections may be
required, the site is already served by all the necessary utilities and therefore will not result
in the use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy, nor substantial increases in the
demand upon existing sources of energy.
Section 16. The proposed project will not result in the need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to Utilities, including power or natural gas, communication systems,
water, sewer or septic tanks, storm water drainage, or solid waste disposal. For this
reason, no mitigation measures have been required with respect to Utilities
Section 17 The proposed construction and continued use of the site for residential
purposes will not require the use of any chemicals or other hazardous materials which may
adversely impact human health, or expose people to potential health hazards For this
reason, the proposed project will not significantly adversely impact Human Health
Section 18- The proposed project includes a 7'-0" high retaining wall that will be
seen primarily only by the subject property owner Consequently, although the proposed
construction will result in changes to the current appearance of the property, the new
facilities will not significantly adversely impact Aesthetics, and no Mitigation Measures are
required.
Section 19. The proposed project will not result in the demand for new recreational
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facilities and/or expansion of existing programs beyond planned capacities, no significant
impacts will occur to Recreation Therefore, no mitigation measures have been required
with respect to Recreation
Section 20 Since the project site is located within an area which may be a
potential site for archaeological and/or other significant cultural resources, Mitigation
Measures have been imposed which require the landowner to comply with all
recommendations and requirements of the Archaeological Information Center located at
the Fowler Museum at the University of California.
Section 21. For reasons discussed in the Initial Study, which is incorporated
herein by reference, the project would not have any potential to achieve short-term, to the
disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals
Section 22 For reasons discussed in the Initial Study, which is incorporated
herein by reference, the project would not have impacts which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable
Section 23 For reasons discussed in the Initial Study, which is incorporated
herein by reference, the project would not have environmental impacts that will cause
substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly
Section 24 The applicant has consulted the lists prepared pursuant to Section
65962 5 of the Government Code and has submitted a signed statement indicating
whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any
such list, and has specified any such list The lead Agency has consulted the lists
compiled pursuant to Section 65962 5 of the Government Code, and has certified that the
development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not included in
these lists of known Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites as compiled by the California
Environmental Protection Agency
Section 25: Any interested person aggrieved of this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17.56.070 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing and
with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following November 26,
1996, the date of the Planning Commission final action
Section 26: For the foregoing reasons and based on its independent review and
evaluation of the information and findings contained in the Initial Study, Staff Reports,
minutes, and records of the proceedings, the Planning Commission has determined that
the project as conditioned and mitigated will not result in a significant adverse impact on
the environment because all of the potential significant adverse environmental impacts
have been reduced to an less than significant levels. Therefore, the Planning Commission
hereby adopts Mitigated Negative Declaration making certain environmental findings in
association with Environmental Assessment No 679 for the subdivision of an existing
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39,757 square foot lot into two parcels, the grading of a new driveway and building pad,
and the installation of a maximum T -W high retaining wall, for the property located at 5901
Clint Place, subject to the mitigation measures contained in the attached Exhibit "A" -
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, which contains conditions and mitigation
measures necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of November 1996 by the
following roll call vote -
AYES Commissioners Cartwright, Franklin, Ng, Whiteneck,
Vice Chairman Vannorsdall, and Chairman Clark
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ABSTENTIONS
ABSENT. Commissioner Alberio
Lawrence E Clark
Chairman
Carolynn Pefru
Director of Planning, Building,
and Code Enforcement; and,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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