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CC RESOLUTION 4262RESOLUTION NO. 4267 A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AN APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 581 FOR A NEW 176 SPACE PARKING STRUCTURE, 7,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND CITY LEASE OF 100 PARKING SPACES INSIDE THE PARKING STRUCTURE AT 121 WEST GRAND AVENUE. The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that: A. On April 22, 2002, the City of El Segundo initiated an application for environmental review of a new 2.5 level, 176 space parking structure, 7,000 square foot commercial building, and the lease of 100 parking spaces within the new parking structure at 121 west Grand Avenue. The developer of the project is 612 Twin Holdings LLC ( "developer"); B. The City of El Segundo application was reviewed by City's Department of Community, Economic and Development Services for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC ") and Downtown Specific Plan; C. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations § §15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805, adopted March 16, 1993); D. The Department of Community, Economic and Development Services completed its review and scheduled a public hearing regarding the application before this Council for June 4, 2002; E. On June 4, 2002, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the application including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by the City of Ell Segundo as applicant and 612 Twin Holdings, LLC as developer; 1 S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT .CPY\RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header),doc 6/2/02 F. The City Council considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony, and 612 Twin Holdings, LLC representatives. This Resolution, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the City Council at its June 4, 2002 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Department of Community, Economic and Development Services. SECTION 2: Factual Findings. The Commission finds that the following facts exist: A. A developer, 612 Twin Holdings LLC, is proposing to construct a structure consisting of a one -story 7,000 square foot retail building and a 2.5 level parking garage with 176 parking spaces. The proposed structure would be located on an existing surface parking lot. The parking structure would provide 76 parking spaces for the required parking for the new retail building and an existing vacant 16,580 square foot former grocery store building on the property. B. The City of El Segundo would lease 100 parking spaces in the structure for public parking for the downtown area of El Segundo. A term of 34 years is proposed for the lease with the City. The City would have the option to purchase the parking structure near the end of the term of the lease. C. The proposed parking structure would be approximately 27 feet tall at the northernmost portion facing the vacant grocery store building. A portion of the structure facing Grand Avenue would have a second level above the new retail 7,000 square foot retail structure. The height of the structure along Grand Avenue would be approximately 17 feet. Access to the lower level of the structure would be from Richmond Street and access to the upper levels would be from Grand Avenue. The structure would be set approximately 20 feet from the face of the existing retail building. D. The project is located in the Grand Avenue District (GAD) of the Downtown Specific Plan area. The GAD permits general retail uses. The parking structure is considered as an accessory use providing the required on -site parking for the existing retail building and the proposed retail building. The City would lease extra parking spaces being designed into the garage structure. This project will meet all development regulation and standards required for development in the GAD. 2 S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT .CPY\RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02 E. The City may sublease parking spaces in the new garage to downtown business owners and make general public parking available to the downtown area. Additionally, property owners in the downtown area may also be permitted to locate their required on -site parking for future developments in the proposed parking structure in lieu of providing the parking on their own properties. F. The project site is currently developed with a one -story, 16,580 square foot commercial building that was most recently occupied by a Ralph's Grocery store. The building has been vacant for approximately three years. SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The City of El Segundo prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration demonstrating that the Project would not cause any significant environmental impacts. SECTION 4: Notice of Determination. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to file a Notice of Determination in accordance with Pub. Res. Code §§ 21152, 21167(f); 14 CCR § 15094; and any other applicable law. SECTION 5: General Plan and Zoning. The proposed project conforms with the City's General Plan and the zoning regulations in the ESMC as follows: A. The zoning designation for the property is Grand Avenue District (GAD). The General Plan Land Use designation of Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the zoning designations; B. The GAD permits, among other things, general retail and restaurant uses. The parking structure is considered as an accessory use providing the required on- site parking for the existing retail building and the proposed commercial building. The City would lease 100 extra parking spaces being designed into the garage structure. C. The construction of a parking structure to serve downtown was envisioned in the implementation and financing chapter of the Downtown Specific Plan as a long- term solution to parking demand in the downtown area. Therefore, the lease of parking by the City for future use as required parking for other potential development would conform to the development guidelines in the Downtown Specific Plan. 3 S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT. CPY\ RESOS\EA- 581.res -ce (header).doc 6/2/02 SECTION 6: Approval. Subject to the conditions listed on the attached Exhibit "A," which are incorporated into this Resolution by reference, the City Council approves EA No. 581. SECTION 7: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution. SECTION 8: The City Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to 612 Twin Holdings, LLC and to any other person requesting a copy. SECTION 9: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day f Ju e, 2002. Mike ordon, Mayor City of El Segundo lei 4:491aK -AI[OW 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 said City is five; that the foregoing resolution, being RESOLUTION NO. 4262 was duly passed and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 4th day of ,rune 2002, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Gordon, Wernick, McDowell, Gaines NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTION: None NOT PARTICIPATING: Jacobs WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 4th day of June 2002. 4 S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT .CPY\RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02 ATTEST: APPR( S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT. CPY\ RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02 EXHIBIT A TO STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 4262 Exhibit A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL In addition to all applicable provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), 612 Twin holdings, LLC agrees that it will comply with the following provisions as conditions for the City of El Segundo's approval of Environmental Assessment No. 581 ( "Project Conditions "). Design Conditions 1. Before the issuance of a building permit, the developer will submit plans, which indicate that the project is in substantial conformance with plans and conditions approved and on file with the Department of Community, Economic and Development Services. Any subsequent modification to the project as approved will be referred to the Director of Community, Economic and Development Services for a determination regarding the need for City Council review of the proposed modification. 2. Before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall relocate the existing bus stop /shelter on Grand Avenue if it interferes with the proposed driveway entrance on Grand Avenue. The Developer will coordinate the relocation options with the Director of Public Works and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority before the issuance of a building permit. 3. Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer will submit a Master Sign Plan to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area, as well as to ensure that signs do not impede traffic or pedestrian safety. The Master Sign Plan will be subject to the approval of the Director of Community, Economic and Development Services and Police Chief and all signs will be installed per the approved plan before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Before approval of the building plans, plans will show the location and design of all proposed trash enclosures to the satisfaction of the Director of Community, Economic and Development Services and the Police Chief. Plans will also indicate that the trash area will incorporate adequate space for the collection of recyclable materials. Service Fees 5. Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer will pay a one- time Library Services Mitigation Fee of $0.03 per gross square foot of new building floor area. 6 S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT. CPY\ RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02 EXHIBIT A TO STAFF REPORT 6. Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer will pay a one - time Fire Services Mitigation Fee of $0.14 per gross square foot of new building floor area. 7. Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer will pay a one- time Police Services Mitigation Fee of $0.11 per gross square foot of new building floor area. 8. Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer will pay a one- time Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee, in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 3969. 9. Before the approval of the building plans, the applicant will submit plans which demonstrate conformance with the elements outlined in the memo from the Police Department, dated May 15, 2002, which is on file in the Planning Division. The security measures will be installed before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or implemented prior to operation, as appropriate. Cultural Resources 10. In the event that paleontological or archaeological resources are encountered during the course of grading, all development must cease in these areas until the paleontological or archaeological resources are properly assessed and subsequent recommendations are determined by a qualified paleontologist or archaeological (MM -1). Geology and Soils 11. The development will conform to the California Building Code (MM -2). 12. The developer will submit a Geotechnical Report to the Director of Community, Economic and Development Services for review and approval before the issuance of a grading or building permit. The Geotechnical Report will be prepared by a State registered engineer, who will recommend mitigation measures to prevent structural damage to the proposed structures. Structures will be designed by a State registered engineer to the latest building code adopted by the City of El Segundo (MM -3). Hydrology and Water Quality 13. The developer will ensure that an effective erosion control program is in place throughout the demolition and site preparation phases of the project (MM -4). 14. The developer will provide perimeter retainage around the site to minimize sediment runoff to the storm drain system (MM -5). 7 S:\ CTYCLRK\ DOCiJMENT .CPY\RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02 EXHIBIT A TO STAFF REPORT 15. The developer will install fossil filters or other fuel /oil separators at all parking structure storm drain collectors (MM -6). 16. Landscape design will maximize rainwater detention in landscaped areas (MM- 7). 17. The developer shall incorporate all applicable design measures set forth in the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan for Los Angeles County and Cities in Los Angeles County (MM -8). Public Services 18. Fire sprinklers are not required in the new "open" parking garage so long as there is provided a twenty foot square opening, every 50 lineal feet, or fraction thereof, on each side of the parking structure that features fire access roadways. These roadways will be accessible to the fire department from the exterior and shall not be obstructed in a manner that firefighter or rescue cannot be accomplished from the exterior (MM -9). 19. A Class III standpipe system is required (1 -1/2 inch hose and 2 -1/2 inch outlet for structure with four levels. 20. The developer shall install full Safety Alarm Systems (MM -11). 21. The developer will provide for review of site plans by the El Segundo Fire Department for placement of on -site fire hydrants and fire access lanes (MM -12). 22. During construction, the entire project site will be enclosed by a six -foot high chain link fence. Gates for site fencing will not open over sidewalk/public right -of- way. A fencing plan will be submitted by the applicant and reviewed and approved by the Director of Community, Economic and Development Services before installation. 23. All work within the City public right -of -way will be in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of El Segundo Standard Specifications. No work will be performed in the public right -of -way without first obtaining a Public Works permit. 24. Before approval of the building plans, plans will indicate that all proposed utilities will be placed underground to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The applicant will 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. 25. Encroachment permits must be obtained from the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for demolition haul -off. Permits must be obtained at the 8 S:\ CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT.CPY\RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (hcader).doc 6/2/02 EXHIBIT A TO STAFF REPORT same time the permit for demolition is issued. An encroachment permit for grading is also required when import or export of dirt exceeds fifty cubic yards. Demolition and grading may be listed on one encroachment permit. 26. If new sewer laterals are required and constructed in the public right -of -way, they will be a minimum of six inches inside diameter. Material will be "vitreous clay pipe." Each lateral will have a six -inch clean -out brought to grade at the property line and securely capped. A B9 size box shall be placed around the clean -out for protection. The box will have a cover emblazoned with the word "sewer." If in a traffic area, cover will be traffic approved. All planned sewer connections will be checked for elevation prior to starting construction. Existing sewer laterals will be plugged at the sewer mainline and capped at the property line. Existing six -inch wyes may be reused if approved by the Director of Public Works. 27. 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 will 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 will be limited to a maximum period of 24 hours. 28. Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, new curbs, sidewalk, driveway approaches, wheelchair ramps and A.C. pavement, including alleys,_ will be constructed /reconstructed by the developer as required by the Director of Public Works. Existing driveways and other concrete work not to be incorporated into the construction will be removed and replaced with standard curb and sidewalk. Miscellaneous Conditions 29. 612 Twin Holdings, LLC agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees), injuries, or liability, arising from the City's approval of Environmental Assessment No. 581. Should the City be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of the City approval of Environmental Assessment No. 581, 612 Twin Holdings, LLC agrees to defend the City (at the City's request and with counsel satisfactory to the City) and will indemnify the City for any judgment rendered against it or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. For purposes of this section "the City" includes the City of El Segundo's elected officials, appointed officials, officers, and employees. 30. 612 Twin Holdings, LLC must acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the Project Conditions by executing the acknowledgement below. 9 S:\ CTYCLRK\ DOCT .JMENT.CPY\RESOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02 EXHIBIT A TO STAFF REPORT By signin is do ent 612 Twin Holdings, LLC certifies that it has read, understood, and a s to ro' Conditions listed in this document. By: 612 Twin Holdings, LLC {If Corporation or similar entity, need two officer signatures or evidence that one signature binds the company} 10 S: \CTYCLRK\ DOCUMENT .CPY\RE,SOS\EA- 581.res -cc (header).doc 6/2/02