CC RESOLUTION 4077RESOLUTION NO. 4 0 7 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION
TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 51109 (SUBDIVISION 98 -2)
FOR PROPERTY AT 1415 EAST GRAND AVENUE AND CERTIFICATION
OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -439. PETITIONED BY JIM
KIZIRIAN.
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Jim Kizirian, requesting approval of an Environmental
Assessment and a one (1) year extension to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 51109, and associated project approvals
to allow the continued development rights for the construction of a 28 unit townhome style condominium
development on 1.59 acres located at 1415 East Grand Avenue in the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Overlay
Zone; and,
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment (EA -439), including a Draft Initial Study and Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impacts for the proposed use, has been prepared and circulated to all interested parties
and Staff, for review and comment in the time and manner prescribed by law; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application and supporting evidence with the
authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and the City of
El Segundo Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (Resolution No. 3805);
and,
WHEREAS, on July 9, 1998, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised public
hearing on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, and notice of the public hearing was
given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law; and the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2421 on
July 9, 1998 recommending approval of the proposed Subdivision extension; and,
WHEREAS, on July 21, 1998, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised public hearing
on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, and notice of the public hearing was given
in the time, form and manner prescribed by law; and,
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the findings of
Environmental Assessment EA -439 and Subdivision Extension 98 -2; and,
WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established:
The approved project is for the construction of a 28 unit townhouse -style condominium project at a density of
17.6 units per acre with 84 garage. parking spaces and 9 guest parking spaces on a 1.59 acre site at 1415 E.
Grand Avenue in the Medium Manufacturing (M -M) zone.
2. The approved project includes the implementation of the Medium Density Residential (MDR) Floating Zone
in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area, which required City Council approval and certification of an
Environmental Impact Report.
3. The approved proposal complies with all applicable requirements of the Medium Density Residential (MDR)
Floating Zone.
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4. The subject proposal is to extend the previously approved project, covered by the following previous
approvals and agreements:
* Environmental Assessment EA -285, Subdivision 92 -3, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 51109, and
Smoky Hollow Site Plan 92 -1 were approved by City Council Resolution No. 3811 on May 4, 1993,
certifying a Environmental Impact Report for a 28 unit condominium project at the northwest corner
of Grand Avenue and Kansas Street (1415 East Grand Avenue).
5. The original Vesting Tentative Tract Map was approved for a period of two years. State Law (Senate Bill
428) adopted in 1993 provided for an automatic two year extension of tentative tract maps which had not
expired by September 13, 1993. Assembly Bill 771, which was signed into law on May 15, 1996, also
provided for an additional one year automatic extension of tentative maps in effect at the time of passage of
the law. These two laws, combined with the original two year approval, extended the expiration date of
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 51109 to May 4, 1998.
6. The proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with
State guidelines and local requirements, a Draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration was prepared and
circulated for public and interdepartmental review. No significant adverse impacts were identified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after considering the above facts and study of proposed
Environmental Assessment EA -439 and Subdivision Extension 98 -2, the City Council makes the following findings
and approves a one (1) year extension to the original Vesting Tentative Tract Map and certifies the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impacts:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
1. The Draft Initial Study was made available for public review and comment in the time and manner prescribed
by law. The Initial Study concluded that the proposed project will not have a significant, adverse effect on the
environment, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be prepared pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
2. That when considering the whole record, there is no evidence that the project will have the potential for an
adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends, because the project is in a
built -out urban environment; and
3. That the City Council authorizes and directs the Director of Planning and Building Safety to file with the
appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and de minimis finding pursuant to AB 3158 and the
California Code of Regulations. Within ten (10) days of the approval of the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impacts, the applicant shall submit to the City of El Segundo a fee of $25.00 required by the
County of Los Angeles for the filing of this certificate along with the required Notice of Determination. As
approved in AB 3158, the statutory requirements of CEQA will not be met and no vesting shall occur until
this condition is met and the required notices and fees are filed with the County.
SUBDIVISION
1. The approved subdivision to create condominium ownership, and the design of the proposed townhouse -style
multiple - family residences are consistent with the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan through the activation of the
Medium Density Residential (MDR) Floating Zone.
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2. The site is physically suitable for residential townhouse development at the proposed density of one unit per
2,474 square feet of site area (28 units or 17.6 units per acre).
3. The design of the approved subdivision improvements adequately provides for public services and is not
likely to cause any public health problems due to the mitigation measures provided for in the certified
Environmental Impact Report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves Environmental Assessment
EA-439 and Subdivision Extension 98 -2, subject to the following conditions:
1. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 51109 and associated project entitlements shall expire on May 4, 1999,
unless a final map is approved or another extension is requested.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall pay traffic impact mitigation fees,
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 3969.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide Reclaimed Water System Plans to the
City of El Segundo Departments of Planning and Building Safety, and Public Works for review and approval.
The plans shall indicate reclaimed water to be utilized in the irrigation systems for all landscape areas and
other uses, as approved by the Los Angeles County Health Department and the City Department of Public
Works. If necessary, said plans shall include an approval from West Basin Municipal Water District, the
supplier of reclaimed water systems. If the water provider is unable to make reclaimed water available for the
project prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, then potable water may be utilized until such time as
reclaimed water is available. As soon as reclaimed water is available, then it shall be utilized.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall develop plans which indicate that the project is in
substantial conformance with plans approved and on file with the Department of Planning and Building
Safety. Any subsequent modification to the project as approved shall be referred to the Director of Planning
and Building Safety for a determination regarding the need for Planning Commission review of the proposed
modification.
5. The developer shall develop the property in accordance with the applicable provisions of previously approved
City Council Resolution No. 3811.
6. The applicant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold hannless the City, its elected and appointed officials,
officers, agents and employees from and against any all claim, actions, causes of action, proceedings or suits
which challenge or attack the validity of the City's approval of Environmental Assessment EA -439 and
Subdivision Extension 98 -2.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 1998. .)
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Mike Gordon, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of
members of the City Council of the City is five; that the foregoing Resolution No. 4 6 7 7 was duly passed and
adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said
City, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 21' day of July, 1998, and the same was so passed and
adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Gordon, Jacobs, McDowell, Gaines
NOES: Wernick
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
y ortese V i Clerk
APPRO D AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attom y
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