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PC RES 1998-003P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 98-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 696 FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 24, ZONE CHANGE NO. 26, AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 60 FOR A CHANGE IN LAND USE DESIGNATION ON A 2.87 ACRE PORTION OF AN EXISTING 7.87 ACRE LOT LOCATED AT 5303 BAYRIDGE ROAD AND 5325 IRONWOOD STREET. WHEREAS, on March 4, 1997, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved a General Plan Amendment Initiation Request to allow a property owner to submit an application for a General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan Land Use Designation on a 2.87 acre portion of an existing 7 87 acre lot located at 5325 Ironwood Street, from Residential 1d.u./5 acres to Residential 2-4d u /acre, with the provision that the property owner also submit a Lot Line Adjustment application to combine the 2 87 acre portion with an adjacent .49 acre parcel located at 5303 Bayndge Road (same owner), and that a deed restriction would be recorded on said 3 36 acre combined lot which would prohibit any further subdivision of the property, and, WHEREAS, on July 1, 1997, said property owner submitted applications to the City for General Plan Amendment No 24, Zone Change No 26, Lot Line Adjustment No 60 and Environmental Assessment No 696 for said project; and, WHEREAS, on December 9, 1997, said project was deemed complete for processing, 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, Tale 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 there is no substantial evidence that the approval of General Plan Amendment No 24, Zone Change No 26, and Lot Line Adjustment No. 60 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment Accordingly, a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; 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 January 27, 1998, 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 1. This application involves a change in land use for a 2 87 acre portion of a 7 87 acre lot, from a General Plan Land Use Designation of Residential 1d.0 /5 acres and Zoning { Designation of RS -A-5 to a General Plan Land Use Designation of Residential 2-4d.0 /acre and Zoning Designation of RS -5. This project also includes a Lot Line Adjustment where the existing lot line between the existing 7.87 acre lot located at 5325 Ironwood Street and the 49 acre lot located at 5343 Bayridge Road will be moved to a point that divides the existing 7 87 acre lot into a 5 acre southerly lot with the remaining northerly 2.87 acres being added to the existing 49 acre lot The Planning Commission finds that the proposed project would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts in addition to or beyond those already associated with the existing use of the site(s) Section 2 The proposed project is for a change in land use only, and does not include any development activity. 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, nor will the work occur on a site of filled land or on a slope of 10 percent or more 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 projects Section 3. The proposed project is not located in an area of the City known for geologic, erosion or landslide activity The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date When reviewed in accordance with "Appendix G - Significant Effects" of the State CEQA Guidelines, the proposed project will not result in significant adverse affects resulting from changes in topography, destruction, covering, or modification of unique geologic or physical features, increases in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site, or changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands Section 4 The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to air quality as a result of the project. As such, 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. Section 5. The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to water as a result of the project When reviewed in accordance with "Appendix I - Resolution N• 98-03 Page of 6 Significant Effects" of the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment with respect to Water Section 6- The entire 7 8 acre subject site is a canyon with a slope descending from the south end at Ironwood Street towards the north. Except for an access roadway located off of Ironwood Street, there are no developed structures located on the subject site. The subject site contains various types of vegetation and is most likely home to various types of wildlife There are no endangered species or habitat identified on the subject sites Approximately 5.76 acres of the existing 7.87 acre parcel is within a "Building Restriction Area", established through Parcel map No 12578, where no development can occur The size and configuration of the "Budding Restriction Area" will not change with the proposed project The City has established a Natural Overlay Control Distnct for biological resources within the community. The project site does have this overlay zoning designation in addition to the residential land use and zoning. The overlay control district limits future development as it provides guidelines to ensure that any new development will not create significant impacts to the natural resources found within the canyon Therefore, the proposed project will not impact any biological resources Section 7 The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not create any additional noise impacts 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 project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to light and glare as a result of the project. Section 9: The proposed project will increase the allowable density on a 2 87 acre portion of the existing 7 87 acre vacant lot. However, as part of the proposed project a deed restriction will ensure that there will be no further subdivision of the property and therefore there will be no more lots than what would be permitted without the proposed project As such, there will be no significant impacts as a result of the project No agricultural resources are located on the subject property. Section 10 The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date. Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not result in wasteful use of non-renewable resources There is no known mineral resource on the site Based on this information, the proposed project will not impact energy or mineral resources P C Resolution No 98-03 Page 3 of 6 Section 11 The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not create any hazards 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 project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, there will be no additional impacts to transportation or circulation as a result of 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 project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not create any additional impacts to public services 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 project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the aesthetics of the project site will not be impacted Section 18 The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not result P C Resolution No 98-03 Page 4 of 6 in an increase in the demand for or affect existing recreational facilities Section 19: There are no known archaeological or paleontologial resources on the project site. The project is for a land use change and lot line adjustment only, any future development of either property will be analyzed through additional permitting and environmental review at a later date Since the project will not result in an increase in potential development activity any more than what is permitted without the proposed project, the project will not result in an impacts to cultural resources. Section 20, 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 21 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 22- 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 23: 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 Saes as compiled by the California Environmental Protection Agency Section 24 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 January 27, 1998, the date of the Planning Commission final action. Section 25 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 recommends City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration, making certain environmental findings in association with Environmental Assessment No 696 for General Plan Amendment No 24, Zone Change No 26, Lot Line Adjustment No. 60. P C. Resolution No. 98-03 Page 5of6 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 27th day of January 1998 by the following roll call vote AYES' ALBERIO, CARTWRIGHT, LYON, SLAYDEN, CLARK NOES' ABSTENTIONS ABSENT. VANNORSDALL Joel ojs, AICP Acta g Director of Plann' g uilding, and a Enforcement, and, Secretary to the Planning Commission N 1GROUP\PLANNINGIRESOS\PC\RESEA696 PC Lawrence E. Clark Chairman P C. Resolution No. 98-03 Page 6of6