CC RESOLUTION 4143RESOLUTION NO. —4-1 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT — 427 (EA -427) AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT —470 (EA -470)9
CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, FOR
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97 -4, ZONE CHANGE 97-
3, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 98 -6, AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 99 -1 FOR THE AVIATION SPECIFIC PLAN
AT 700 SOUTH DOUGLAS STREET. (PROPERTY
OWNER: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON)
WHEREAS, Environmental Assessments (EA -427 and EA -470), including Draft Initial
Studies and Negative Declarations of Environmental Impacts for the proposed use, have been
prepared and circulated to all interested parties, staff, and affected public agencies for review and
comment in the time and manner prescribed by law; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposals 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 October 14 and 28, 1999, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to
law, duly advertised public hearings on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350
Main Street, and notices of the public hearings were given in the time, form and manner
prescribed by law; and adopted Resolution No. 2432 recommending approval of the proposed
project; and,
WHEREAS, on November 3 and 16, 1999, 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 -427, EA -470, GPA 97 -4, ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1;
and,
WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established:
The Specific Plan area site is located within the southeast portion of the City of El Segundo
approximately one -half (1/2) mile to the west of the San Diego Freeway [Interstate -405 (I-
405)].
2. The Specific Plan project area is approximately 5.4 acres (235,224 square feet).
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APPROVING EA -427, EA -470, GPA 97-4,
ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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3. The Specific Plan project is generally bounded on the north by light industrial land uses, on
the south by Santa Fe railroad tracks and the MTA Green Line right -of -way, on the east by
Aviation Boulevard and on the west by Douglas Street. Local jurisdictions bordering or
near the site include the City of Manhattan Beach located immediately south of Rosecrans
Avenue and the City of Hawthorne locate to the east of Aviation Boulevard.
4. The Specific Plan site is currently developed with several abandoned greenhouse
structures, and Southern California Edison transmission towers, and was previously used as
a commercial wholesale landscape nursery.
5. The topography of the Specific Plan site is level and soils conditions are suitable for the
existing development.
6. Plant species present on the Specific Plan site are those that are commonly used for
landscaping purposes or which have adapted to urban environments. There is no known
rare or endangered animal species associated with the Project site, or project locale.
7. The Specific Plan site and immediate project locale, contains no known significant cultural,
historical, or scenic aspects.
8. The area surrounding the Specific Plan project site is highly urbanized. Land uses consist
of medium scale office, commercial, light - industrial, warehouse, research and
development, hotel, restaurant, and retail uses.
9. There are residential uses located approximately 150 feet from the eastern boundary of the
Specific Plan area, on the east side of Aviation Boulevard in the City of Hawthorne.
10. The Specific Plan project site is only visible from Douglas Street on the west, Aviation
Boulevard from the east and from the elevated Douglas Street MTA Green line Station
11. The City's General Plan designates the Specific Plan project site for Open Space. The
project site is zoned Open Space (O -S) Zone. The proposed Specific Plan area will be
designated Aviation Specific Plan (ASP) in the General Plan and Zoning Code.
12. Southern California Edison is the property owner for three parcels of land which would be
leased to the City for park purposes, include: 1) 0.61 acres located on Washington Street
between Walnut Avenue and Sycamore Avenue; 2) 2.05 acres located on Illinois Street
between Mariposa Avenue and Pine Avenue; and, 3) 1 acre located on Illinois Street
between Holly Avenue and Pine Avenue. These properties are zoned Open Space (O -S)
and are currently undeveloped.
13. The proposed terms of the Development Agreement would grant the City a License to use
the above referenced properties for park purposes for a term concurrent with the City's
current park license with Southern California Edison for the use of other Edison properties
for park purposes. The existing park license will expire in 2006. The proposed
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APPROVING EA -427, EA -470, GPA 974,
ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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Development Agreement would also allow for two five -year extensions of the park license.
The City would have six months from the approval of the Development Agreement to
exercise the lease offer.
14. The proposed Development Agreement provides for SCE to grant an easement to the City
for public roadway purposes to facilitate the construction of an extension of Douglas Street
adjacent to the Specific Plan area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after considering the above facts, the
testimony presented at the public hearings, and study of proposed Environmental Assessment
EA -427 & -470 (EA -427 & EA -470) GPA 97 -4, ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1, the City
Council makes the following findings and approves the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts of proposed Environmental Assessment EA -427 and EA -470:
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
1. The Draft Initial Studies were made available to all local and affected agencies and for
public review and comment in the time and manner prescribed by law. The Initial Studies
concluded that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse effect on the
environment, and Mitigated Negative Declarations of Environmental Impact will be
prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. That when considering the whole record, there is no evidence that the proposed
modifications to 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 any appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and de minimum
finding pursuant to AB 3158 and the California Code of Regulations. Within ten (10)
days of the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declarations of Environmental Impacts,
the owner 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.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
That the proposed use is consistent with the following General Plan goals, policies, and
objectives.
A. The proposed General Plan Land Use Designation for the Specific Plan site, as
well as the proposed zoning, is Aviation Specific Plan (ASP). The Aviation
Specific Plan designation is compatible with the surrounding Light Industrial and
Urban Mixed -Use South land use designations.
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ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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B. The proposed Aviation Specific Plan designation is designed to allow a maximum
floor area (FAR) ratio of 0.22 While this would permit a greater amount of
development than the existing Open Space land use designation, the total build
out of the plan area would be approximately 66,000 square feet which is an
insignificant increase in density compared to the anticipated total buildout of
approximately 56,000,000 square feet envisioned in the 1992 General Plan.
Findings must be made that the project is in conformance with the goals, policies
and objectives of the General Plan in order to approve the project. Interpretation
of conformity with the applicable provisions of the General Plan is a policy
decision that is at the discretion of the Planning Commission and the City
Council.
C. The proposed project is in conformance with many General Plan goals, policies
and objectives related to Economic Development, Land Use, Circulation and Air
Quality. The following Economic Development objectives and policies apply; ED
1 -1.1, ED 1 -1.2, ED 1 -2, ED 1 -2.1, ED 1 -2.2, and ED 1 -2.3, which relate to
prioritizing economic development, diversification of an economic base,
expanding the retail and commercial base, targeting industries that balance
economic development and quality of life goals, and balancing development with
resource and infrastructure capacity.
D. Many Land Use goals, policies and objectives apply including; LU 4, LU 4 -1.1,
LU 4 -1.4, LU 4 -3.6, LU 4 -4, LU 4 -4.4, LU 4 -4.6, LU 4.5, LU 5 -3.1, LU 7 -1.2 and
LU 7 -2.3. These issues relate to providing a stable tax base, providing
landscaping, promoting commercial uses adjacent to the Green line, attracting
clean industrial uses, revitalizing industrial areas, encouraging alternative
transportation modes, providing good accessibility to transportation routes, and
requiring adequate public facilities and underground utilities.
E. Circulation Element policies and objectives also apply to the proposal including;
C1 -1.2, C1 -1.4, C1 -1.5, C1 -1.13, C1 -1.15, C 1 -2.1, C2 -1.1, C 2 -3.3, C 3 -1, C 3-
1.1, C 3 -1.2, C 3 -1.5, C 3 -1.7, and C 4 -1.2. These policies identify the need to
aggressively implement the Master Plan roadway improvements, construct
missing roadway links, upgrade roadways to Circulation Element standards,
provide full examination of project traffic impacts and complete mitigation,
protect adequate right -of -way for future improvements, develop a hierarchy and
street classification system correlated to capacity and function, encourage the
development of pedestrian linkages to the Green Line stations, design facilities for
easy pedestrian access, evaluate circulation system impacts, full mitigation of all
project- related circulation impacts, integrate transportation with land uses and
surrounding environments, require developers to pay for mitigation measures,
provide for adequate pedestrian and bicycle access, and evaluation of project
impacts on CMP routes.
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APPROVING EA -427, EA -470, GPA 97 -4,
ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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F. The policies and objectives which apply to the proposed project are contained
within the Air Quality Element including; AQ 7 -1.1 and AQ 12 -1.2, which relate
to requiring conformance with the SCAQMD PMIO standards and encouraging
energy conservation features in new building design.
G. The final policies and objectives which apply to the proposed project are
contained within the Open Space and Recreation Element including: OS1 -4, OS1-
4.1, and OS1 -4.2, which are devoted to developing utility transmission corridors
for active and passive open space and recreational uses. These objectives and
policies suggest working with Southern California Edison to protect and maintain
existing linear parks and landscaping within utility rights -of -way. Since this
Specific Plan area is not currently used as a park or is not landscaped for a passive
use, conversion of the property would not tend to contradict Policy OS1-
4.1.However, Policy OS142, encourages the City to continue to expand
landscaping and recreational uses along the utility rights -of -way. Approval of the
proposed project would appear to diminish a future opportunity for a 5.4 acre
utility corridor to be used for landscaping or recreational use in a way that would
be an amenity for the community, although there is no residential community in
El Segundo within the Specific Plan vicinity. However, approval of the
Development Agreement will provide the City the opportunity to increase the
inventory of park and recreation facilities in the residential portion of the City by
leasing three properties totaling 3.66 acres of SCE utility corridor for park
purposes. These properties are currently vacant parcels which provide only a
limited amenity to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves
the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts of proposed Environmental
Assessment EA -427 and EA -470, GPA 97 -4, ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1, subject to the
following conditions:
Prior to approval of the building plans, the owner shall develop plans, which indicate that
the proposed mini- storage facility is in substantial conformance with the Aviation
Specific Plan and 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.
2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the mini - storage facility, the owner
shall pay a one -time Library Services Mitigation Fee of $0.03 per gross square foot of
building and storage unit floor area.
3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the mini - storage facility, the owner
shall pay a one -time Fire Services Mitigation Fee of $0.14 per gross square foot of
building and storage unit floor area.
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ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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4. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the mini - storage facility, the owner
shall pay a one -time Police Services Mitigation Fee of $0.11 per gross square foot of
building and storage unit floor area.
5. Prior to approval of the building plans, the owner shall submit plans which demonstrate
conformance with the elements outlined in the memos from the Police Department, dated
February 4 and October 6, 1998, which are on file in the Planning Division. The security
measures shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
implemented prior to operation, as appropriate.
6. Prior to approval of the building plans, the owner shall submit a Fire /Life Safety Plan to
the Fire Chief which includes, but is not limited to, the following:
A. Fire lane signage;
B. Fire lane accessibility.
All Fire/Life Safety Plan requirements must be installed and operational, and any
required easements or documents recorded, prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
7. The owner shall pay the City Attorney's costs for preparing or reviewing the fire lane
access easement, or any such easements or agreements required.
8. A Landscaping and Irrigation Plan shall be submitted by the owner to the Director of
Planning and Building Safety, Director of Recreation and Parks, and Police Chief prior to
approval of the building plans. Landscaped areas shall be provided with a permanent
automatic watering or irrigation system and shall be permanently maintained in a neat
and clean manner. The owner, if feasible, shall incorporate provisions for the use of
reclaimed water in the Landscaping and Irrigation Plan. The Plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, Director of Recreation and
Parks, and Police Chief, and installed per the approved plans by the owner prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
9. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the owner shall submit a Master Sign
Plan to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area and the criteria objectives of the
General Plan and Aviation Specific Plan, as well as to ensure that signs do not impede
traffic or pedestrian safety. The Master Sign Plan shall be subject to the approval of the
Director of Planning and Building Safety and Police Chief and all signs shall be installed
per the approved plan prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
10. During construction, the entire project site shall be enclosed by a six -foot high chain link
fence. Gates for site fencing shall not open over sidewalk/public right -of -way. A fencing
plan shall be submitted by the owner and reviewed and approved by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety prior to installation.
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APPROVING EA -427, EA -470, GPA 97 -4,
ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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11. All work within the City public right -of -way shall be in accordance with the latest edition
of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of El Segundo
Standard Specifications. No work shall be performed in the public right -of -way without
first obtaining a Public Works permit.
12. Prior to approval of the building plans, plans shall indicate that all proposed utilities shall
be placed underground to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The owner shall assume
the costs for the relocation of all utilities, including but not limited to, light poles,
electrical vaults, and fire hydrants which are affected by the proposed project.
13. Encroachment permits must be obtained from the Engineering Division of the Public
Works Department for demolition haul-off. Permits must be obtained at the same time the
permit for demolition is issued. An encroachment permit for grading is also required
when import or export of dirt exceeds fifty (50) cubic yards. Demolition and grading may
be listed on one encroachment permit.
14. Prior to approval of the building plans, plans shall show the location and design of all
proposed trash enclosures to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building
Safety and the Police Chief. Plans shall also indicate that the trash area will incorporate
adequate space for the collection of recyclable materials.
15. If new sewer laterals are required and constructed in the public right -of -way they shall be
a minimum of six (6) inches inside diameter. Material shall be 'vitreous clay pipe ". Each
lateral shall have a six (6) inch clean -out brought to grade at the property line and
securely capped. A B9 size box shall be placed around the C.O. for protection. The box
shall have a cover emblazoned with the word "sewer ". If in a traffic area, cover shall be
traffic approved. All planned sewer connections shall be checked for elevation prior to
starting construction. Existing sewer laterals shall be plugged at the sewer mainline and
capped at the property line. Existing six (6) inch wyes may be reused if approved by the
Director of Public Works.
16. No material storage is allowed in the public right -of -way except by permit issued by the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. If material storage is allowed in
the public right -of -way it shall be confined to parkway areas and street parking areas, as
long as safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular passage is maintained at all times.
Storage beyond these areas in the public right -of -way requires prior approval of the
Public Works Department and shall be limited to a maximum period of 24 hours.
17. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, new curbs, sidewalk, driveway approaches, wheelchair
ramps and A.C. pavement, including alleys, shall be constructed/reconstructed as
required by the Director of Public Works. Existing driveways and other concrete work
not to be incorporated into the construction shall be removed and replaced with standard
curb and sidewalk.
18. Should any previously unrecorded archeological or cultural resources be encountered
during construction of the project, all work will be stopped and the Department of
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ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
11/4/99 8:00 a.m PAGE NO. 7
Planning and Building Safety will be notified immediately. At the owner's expense a
qualified archeologist will be consulted to determine the potential significance of the
find, and his findings shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and Building Safety
prior to the commencement of work.
19. The owner shall submit the appropriate documentation to show conformance with or
exemption from the State Water Quality Control Board's National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for construction related stormwater run -off to the
Director of Public Works prior to the approval of the building plans.
20. During construction dust control measures shall be required in accordance with the City's
Dust Control Ordinance. Grading will be discontinued during first -stage smog alerts and
suspended during periods of high wind (i.e. over 15 miles per hour). All hauling trucks
shall have loads covered or wetted and loaded below the sideboards to minimize dust.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that according to the El Segundo Municipal Code, a
copy of this Resolution shall be mailed to the owner at the address shown on the application and
to any other person requesting a copy of same.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16t day of November 1999.
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 said City is five; that the foregoing Resolution No. 414 3was
duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the
City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 16th day of November, 1999, and the same
was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Gordon, Jacobs, Gaines, McDowell
NOES: None
ABSENT: wernick
ABSTN: None
Ci y Mort City Clerk
APP VED AS TO FORM:
ark D. Ham, ey, City Atto ey 414 3
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVING EA -427, EA -470, GPA 97 -4,
ZC 97 -3, ZTA 98 -6, and DA 99 -1
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