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CC RESOLUTION 4441RESOLUTION NO. 4441 A RESOLUTION OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT NO. 645 (EA -645) AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04 -01 FOR A PROJECT THAT INCLUDES ZONE CHANGE NO. 04 -01, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 05 -01 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-01 AND INVOLVES THE EXPANSION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO INCLUDE PROPERTIES IN THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET TO CONCORD STREET, ADDRESSED AS 218-228,219 AND 227 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- B. On May 18, 2004, Frank Glynn, on behalf of property owners Bill and Loraine Flegenheimer, John Dukakis and Arch Young, and Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburger filed an application for an Environmental Assessment (EA -645), General Plan Amendment (GPA 04 -01), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 04 -01), Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 05 -01), and Zone Change (ZC 04 -01) to incorporate the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue into the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and to designate the subject parcels as the "West Grand Avenue Transitional District" (WGATD), C The applications were reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan, as required by Government Code § 65454 which states that no specific plan may be amended unless the amendment is consistent with the general plan, and in conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), D 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), E An Initial Study was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) The Initial Study demonstrated that there is no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment Accordingly, a Negative Declaration was prepared The Notice of Intent to Adopt the Negative Declaration was provided in accordance with the Public Resources Code and the CEQA Guidelines so The Negative Declaration was circulated for public review and comment between July 14, 2005, and August 3, 2005, F The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and scheduled the public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for August 25, 2005, G On August 25, 2005, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Planning Commission by City Staff, public testimony, and the applicants /property owners and their representative, K The Planning Commission considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony, representatives of the subject property owners, and adopted Resolution No 2589 recommending City Council approval of Environmental Assessment (EA -645), General Plan Amendment (GPA 04- 01), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 04 -01), Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 05 -01), and Zone Change (ZC 04 -01), On September 20, 2005, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony and the applicants /property owners and their representative and continued the hearing to October 4, 2005, J On October 4, 2005 the City Council continued the hearing to October 18, 2005, K On October 18, 2005 the City Council continued the hearing to November 1, 2005, L On November 1, 2005, the City Council resumed the hearing and considered the information provided by City staff, and M This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and evidence presented to the Council at its September 20, 2005, October 4, 2005, October 18, 2005, and November 1, 2005 hearings including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department SECTION 2 Factual Findings The City Council finds that the following facts exist A The subject properties are located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo just west of the current Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) boundary at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue and are comprised of approximately 21,592 square feet in area The subject IM properties are the parcels fronting on Grand Avenue bounded by Concord Street to the west and the alley '/2 block west of Richmond Street on the east B The existing General Plan Land Use designation and zoning for the subject properties on the north side of Grand Avenue (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is Downtown Commercial and the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone and for the property on the south side of Grand Avenue (218 -228 West Grand Avenue) is Neighborhood Commercial and the Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Zone C The existing uses of the subject properties include offices and a bakery on the north side of Grand Avenue (at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue), and retail uses along with offices on the south side of Grand Avenue (at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue) D Surrounding land uses in the area generally consist of multi -family residential dwellings to the north, to the south, and to the west (on the north side of Grand Avenue), and offices, retail, and service - oriented uses to the east and west. The surrounding area is a fully developed urban environment E The proposed re- designation and re -zoning of the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would change the General Plan Land Use designation of approximately 496 acres to the Downtown Specific Plan designation and rezone the properties to the Downtown Specific Plan Zone ( "West Grand Avenue Transitional District'). F Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP would increase the allowable floor area ratio (FAR) of the property from 0 5 1 to 0 7 1 allowing the potential for 374 square feet of additional development to the existing 3,960 square -foot building G The allowable floor area ratio (FAR) for the C -RS zoned parcels (219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) is the same as the DSP Zone FAR of (1 1) Additionally, the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan could potentially allow one additional residential unit (for a total of four units) where three are currently allowed under the C -RS zoning standards for these parcels H Rezoning the C -2 zoned parcel at 218 -228 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a budding 30 -feet high as compared to the 28 -foot height limit in the C -2 zone Rezoning the C -RS zoned parcels at 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue to DSP could result in the development of a building 30 -feet high at the -3- highest point at the street and 36 -feet high at the highest point at the rear of the budding as compared to the 45 -foot height limit in the C -RS zone. J Rezoning the properties at 218 -228, 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue would allow the subject property owners to either provide on -site parking or pay the City an in -lieu parking fee for the construction of new buildings and building additions K, The land uses permitted in the Downtown Specific Plan include a variety of commercial uses, residential uses above the first floor, and recreational uses SECTION 3 Environmental Assessment. Because of the facts identified in Section 2 of this Resolution, the proposed project was analyzed for its environmental impacts and a Draft Initial Study was prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15063 The Initial Study found that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment Therefore, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts is proposed for this project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15070. Accordingly, based upon the evidence presented to the City Council, the City need not prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project SECTION 4 General Plan As required under Government Code § 65454 the amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with the City's General Plan as follows A The El Segundo General Plan land use designation is Downtown Specific Plan This designation is intended for neighborhood serving commercial and residential uses B The proposed Downtown Specific Plan West Grand Avenue Transitional District South designation allows a maximum FAR of 0 7 1 whereas the Neighborhood Commercial designation of the General Plan allows a maximum FAR of 0 5 1 However, since the application includes a General Plan amendment to allow the increase in FAR, this would not create an inconsistency The proposed Downtown Specific Plan West Grand Avenue Transitional District North designation allows a maximum FAR of 1 1 consistent with the Downtown Commercial designation of the General Plan which allows a maximum FAR of 1 1 C The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several General Plan goals, objectives and policies related to Economic Development, Land Use, and Housing The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan is consistent with the Economic Development Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal ED3, Objective ED3 -1, Policy ED3 -1 2, Policy ED3 -1 3, and Policy ED3 -1 5, in that the amended Downtown Specific Plan will strive to 13 preserve and improve the business environment and image of Downtown El Segundo through the use of design standards and the option to pay an in -lieu fee instead of providing on -site parking, create an economically viable and stable Downtown area that uniquely contributes to EI Segundo's commercial options through development standards that facilitate the revitalization of underdeveloped property in the Downtown area, encourage the revitalization efforts that improve the appearance of the Downtown area business, improve traffic circulation and parking by collecting in -lieu fees to pay for constructing parking facilities in the Downtown, and improve pedestrian access through Development and Design Standards that establish 0 -foot to 15 -foot front and street side setbacks while providing the opportunity for a mix of commercial services. D The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal LU1, Objective LU1 -4, Goal LU4, Objective LU4 -2 1, Objective LU4 -2.5, and Objective LU4 -2 6, in that the amendment to the Specific Plan will further the goal of maintaining a "small town" atmosphere as additional parcels will be subject to the standards of the Specific Plan, will maintain the City's Downtown as integral to the City's appearance and function by adding the subject parcels to the Downtown Specific Plan which will be regulated by the Development and Design Standards that help to maintain the City's Downtown appearance and function, provide a stable tax base for the City through development of new commercial uses, revitalize and upgrade commercial areas, making them a part of a viable, attractive, and people - oriented commercial district with consideration to aesthetic architectural improvements, zoning and shopper amenities, the Downtown area will provide adequate parking by either developers or by the public by spending parking in -lieu fees collected from developers, and the Downtown area will maintain and encourage low -scale architectural profile and pedestrian - oriented features, consistent with existing structures E The amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan conforms with several Housing Element Goals, Objectives and Policies Specifically, the amendment is consistent with Goal 3, Policy 3 3 and Goal 4, in that the amendment to the Specific Plan will provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations and a variety of densities in accordance with the land use designations and policies of the Land Use Element since business /tenant owner - occupied residential units will be permitted above the street -front level and no residential units currently exist on the affected parcels, permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop with a diversity of types, price and tenure since affected parcels are underdeveloped property and business /tenant owner - occupied residential units will be permitted to be constructed above the street -front level, remove governmental constraints -5- on housing development since business /tenant owner - occupied residential units above the street -front level will be allowed by either providing on -site parking or paying an in -lieu fee The amendment will allow residential units on the second floor without additional parking required as specified in Downtown Specific Plan Section VII 3 a i SECTION 5 Approvals A The City Council adopts the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for Environmental Assessment No EA -645, for General Plan Amendment No. 04 -01, Specific Plan Amendment No 04 -01, Zone Text Amendment No 05 -01, and Zone Change No 04 -01 as set forth in attached Exhibit "A," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference B The City Council amends the proposed Land Use Plan of the Land Use Element ( "Northwest Quadrant' subsection) of the General Plan to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley '/= block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "B" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference C The City Council amends the 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends Buildout (Exhibit LU -3) of the Land Use Element to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley 1/2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan. The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "C" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference D The City Council amends the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley %2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "D" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference E The City Council amends the Downtown Specific Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley '/z block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W. Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "E" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference F The City Council adopts the Downtown Specific Plan Supplement to reflect the change of the area bounded by the rear property line of properties at 227 and 219 W Grand Avenue to the north, from Concord Street to the alley '/2 block west of Richmond Street to the east, by the interior side property line of property at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue to the south, and by Concord Street to the west from Downtown Commercial and Neighborhood Commercial to Downtown Specific Plan The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "F" are incorporated into this Resolution by reference SECTION 6 Reliance on Record Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole SECTION 7 Limitations The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of knowledge of future events In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework SECTION 8 Summanes of Information All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact SECTION 9 This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution -7- SECTION 10 This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this is 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 4441 was adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of November , 2005, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the l st day of November 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote AYES McDowell, Gaines, Boulgarides, Busch, Jacobson NOES- None ABSENT None ABSTAIN None -c( 116zw :i�r Cindy Mort en, City Clerk APPRi Mark C a P \Planning & Budding Safety\Projects \626- 650 \Ea- 645\Counoal Docs \CC Mtg 11105 \EA -645 CC Reso A 11 -1 -05 doc S2 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 4441 EXHIBIT A e4y 14 Et 5f DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY INITIAL STUDY/ ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM PROJECT No. EA -645, GPA 04 -01, SP 04-01. ZC 0401 BACKGROUND Project Title Downtown Specific Plan Amendment 350 Main Street El Segundo, CA 90245 (310) 524 -2344 FAX (310) 322 -4167 www.alsegundo.org Lead Agency Name and Address- City of El Segundo, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Art Bashmakian, Interim Senior Planner. (310) 5242342 4. Project Location (Subject Site): 200 block of West Grand Avenue 1218 -228. 219 and 227 West Grand Avenue) 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: • Arthur and Elizabeth Miltenburoer 219 West Grand Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245 • Bill and Loraine Flegenheimer 227 West Grand Avenue. El Seoundo, CA 90245 General Plan Designation: 219 -227 W Grand Avenue is designated Downtown Commercial and 218 -228 W Grand Avenue is designated Neighborhood Commercial 7. Zoning. 219 -227 W Grand Avenue is zoned Downtown Commercial (C-RS) and 218 -228 W Grand Avenue is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-21 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off -site features necessary for its implementation Attach additional sheets A necessary) The proposed project is an amendment of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) involving the expansion of its current boundary by including adjacent parcels to the west on Grand Avenue The amendment will involve both changes to the text contained within the DSP and changes to the current zoning designations of the properties to be added to the DSP area There are four parcels involved in the zone change Three on the north side of West Grand Avenue and a single parcel on the south side of West Grand Avenue All four parcels are immediately west of the existing border of the DSP area The parcels are currently developed with retail, office, parking and commercial service uses The zoning designations of the three parcels to the north are currently Downtown Commercial (C-RS) and the single parcel on the south side is Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) The subject parcels for this new Gateway District of the as the alley to the west of Richmond Street and Specific Plan area encompass West Grand Avenue Downtown P owners to benefit terminates on the east side of Concord Street along will allow the Property This Program subject parcels into the DSP ro ,,ties within the DSP oration of the sub°j ram currently offered top p to provide code required The incorporation lace without in-lieu Of rov ding Parking from a parking in lieu fee p g construction to take p in -lieu of p allows expansion and new er hooses to pay fees to the City Floor Area Ratio Parking when the develop to 1 1. As 1 maximum for C'a low 2 232 square designation W t D IF il Avenue faom 0 5 allowable Potentially Changing the zoning e +n FAR can Zone +s the same (FAR) of the parcel a' 23 960 square feet, the chang Zone and DSP potential building men t. The FAR for both the C RS have the same the existing 227 W Grand Avenue feet of adddiona�o erties at 219 — currently do under the C RS Zone. Therefore the p P 45, side the entire development under the DSP zone as they which allows are more restrictive (30' at street front and street side and � ared to the C -RS Zone a does not havfoot The DSP height standards comp roximate 10 Zone parcel) uires an aPP line of the towards the rear R8 Zane has a 10 foot reent Standards but Sege DS property The C along the north property art of the a ff of its Developm The design of the required setback as art of its Desig^ Standards instead proposal involves requiring similar 10 -foot setbacks as 10 foot buffer (setback) as P Thep minimum Grand Avenue district) ro osed West Grand Avenue Transitional Dsin) to the north property Standards for the p ro IrtY at 227 West Grand th, 2nd story addition a Design ro ect for the p P including allow zero foot setbacks, the proposed p I nient standards landscape Setback (with mature trees asur buffer zone as me thee DSPmZoneudevelop Although n standard requiring the 1()-foot uiaeithe C RS Zone line ht for d aforementioned des+g and side and shrubs) will result in the same rear setback as re at 218-22$ W Grand Avenue emits height at the street front (Concord Street) required t standards are less restrictive than the C -2 Zone as the maximum t The DSP's heigh HOV�ever, the DSP for the property combined with 2 properties +s 28' to two- stonessmall and it is a corner lot, street (Grand Avenue) +s relatively ment +s compatible with the res+den{ of 45 feet Is s l mited Because this prop future allowable he+9 Setbacks to make sure future develop as this property adjoins residential uses tot e the area of the parcel e does not havetsetbacks,aximumstaff of a 10 Side t and bs de to the h the DSP standards proposed by ment Althoug an +ng design the potential develop South, the accomp y re aired m the C -2 Zone Therefore, all under the C-2 15 -foot front setback adjacent to residential uses woul require and a currently q will not be much different that currently yard setbacks as a to DSP existing resulting from the chang addition to an zonen9 designation uare foot second story will maintain a 10 4,923 sq The budding „ at the rear along the street frontage and 33' S so osed project also includes a ,oval of the proposed Thep P located at 227 West Grand Avenue ht of 29' V upon the City's aPP in_lieu fee Program 5 350 square foot building e a heig ent is contingent a of the parking foot rear setback This deveoopm portion of the building* l,,ant desires aces on site advantage DSP Amendment the required the p14 Parking P and not Provide ro ect's surroundings) S. surrounding Land Uses and Setting-' (Bnefly describe the P t 219 -227 W Grand Avenue N and developed with multrfamdy residential dwellings North Multi - Family Residential (R -3) 2 East Downtown Specific Plan and developed with single -story vacant tenant spaces designed for retail/service%ff+ce uses South Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and developed with single -story retail/service West Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) and developed with a multi -family apartment and preschool 218 -228 W Grand Avenue North Downtown Commercial (C -RS), developed with offices and a bakery East Downtown Specific Plan, developed with retail and residential in a two -story budding South Multi - Family Residential (R -3) and developed with multi -family residential dwellings West Neighborhood Commercial (C -2), developed with two -story offices 10, Other Public Agencies Whose Approval is Required (e g, permits, financing approval, or Participation agreement) None II. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below ( X ) would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a Potentially Significant Impact as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. III. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this Initial Study of Environmental Impact, the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo finds the following: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a Aesthetics NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared Hazards & Hazardous I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will Public Services not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared Materials I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required Agricultural Resources I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potential significant impact' or "potentially significant Hydrology/Water Quality unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately Recreation analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed Air Quality by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets An Land Use /Planning ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to Transportation/Traffic be addressed Biological Resources I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because Mineral Resources all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE Utilities /Service Systems DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to Cultural Resources that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are Noise imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required Mandatory Findings of Significance Geology /Soils Population /Housing III. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this Initial Study of Environmental Impact, the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo finds the following: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a X NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potential significant impact' or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required Seimone Jugjs Director of Planning and Building Safety, City of El Segundo 2005 Date IV. EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e g the project falls outside a fault rupture zone) A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project- specific factors as well as general standards (e g the protect will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project- specific screening analysis) 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site, cumulative as well as project- level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required 4) "Negative Declaration Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Significant Impact " The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17, "Earlier Analysis," may be cross - referenced) 5) Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration Section 15063 (c) (3) (d) In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following (a) Earlier Analysis Used Identify and state where they are available for review (b) Impacts Adequately Addressed Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis (c) Mitigation Measures For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the protect 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e g general plans, zoning ordinances) Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated 7) Supporting Information Sources A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats, however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected 9) The analysis of each issue should identify (a) the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate each question, and (b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact X Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact X highway? Mitigation c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site Incorporated X 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic X highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site X and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely X affect day or nighttime views in the area a) There are no scenic vistas within the subject area Thus, no significant adverse impacts are anticipated In addition, the type, size and height of development, possible as a result from the project is not much different than currently allowed, under current zoning and in fact the DSP is more restrictive regarding height b) None of the above referenced resources exist in the project area In addition, none of the subject buildings have been designated as historic and they are not located within a State scenic highway c) Although the Development Standards section of DSP does not require setbacks, the Design Standards section of the DSP stipulates setbacks and buffers to safeguard adjacent residential uses in order to maintain compatibility between uses These setback requirements together with other design standards will ensure development that protects the visual character and quality of the site and its surroundings d) The project involves the expansion of the current DSP boundary involving the zone changes described above This change in itself will not create new source of light or glare The anticipated light and glare would be no different than what is possible under current zoning In addition, the amount and type will be subject to all current regulations 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland Would the project? a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to X the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency to non - agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act X contract c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non- X agricultural use? a), b) and c) None of the above mentioned agricultural resources are located within or near the subject or surrounding area 3. AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations Would the project a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality X plan b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing X or protected air quality violation Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Lessthan Less Than No impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Incorporated c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (Including X releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? X e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? X a) The land uses and densities resulting from the project do not exceed those standards that are already existing and permitted, with few exceptions The project could result in one additional residential unit if the subject parcels currently zoned C -RS are subdivided into four parcels However, to achieve the subdivision in order to facilitate the one additional unit would involve the demolition of existing structures The other exception Is the allowance of 1 1 FAR compared to 0 5 1 FAR for the C -2 zoned parcel The difference in FAR could at most allow 3,096 additional square feet of development than currently allowed as the parcel is only 6,192 square feet, should the existing building be demolished However, if the existing building remains no more than 2,232 square feet can be added to the building The project also involves the construction of a 4,923 square -foot 2nd story office addition to an existing single -story office The project as a whole will not conflict or obstruct implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) as the project's air quality impacts were analyzed per criteria established by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) using the URBEMIS 2002 model The pollutant levels possible from this project are below the thresholds established by SCAQMD b) As stated above the project's air quality impacts were analyzed per the criteria established by SCAQMD The pollutant levels possible from this project are below the thresholds established by SCAQMD Therefore, the project will not violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation c) As stated above the project's air quality impacts were analyzed per the criteria established by SCAQMD The criteria and the accompanying URBEMIS model account for cumulative impacts The established thresholds are very conservative as they factor in the region's existing high pollution levels that exceed current state and federal standards Therefore the project will not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant d) As discussed above the project will not result in the emission of substantial pollutants Also, any anticipated future occupants of the site will not be exposed to substantial pollutant concentrations as the surrounding uses are such that substantial pollutants are not anticipated Surrounding uses are residential, small scale office and retail /service e) Future anticipated uses in the 2nd story addition are most likely to be office uses Such uses and others that are permitted by right in the DSP are typically found in urbanized areas such as bakeries, restaurants, and general retail and offices These uses do not generally create objectionable odors that could affect a substantial number of people 4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, X or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantially adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, X regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited X to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc ) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact fish or wildlife species or with established native resident migratory Significant Significant Significant X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Impact With Impact e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological Mitigation X resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Inco orated d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident migratory X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological X resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, other approved local, regional, X or state habitat conservation plan a) The subject site is fully developed with surface parking and buildings The immediate adjacent parcels are also fully developed The site is not a known habitat for any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service Therefore, the project would not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service b) The subject site is fully developed with surface parking and buildings The immediate adjacent parcels are also fully developed The site does not contain nor the immediate surrounding area riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies and regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Wildlife Service Therefore, the project could not have a substantially adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies and regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Wildlife Service c) As the site is fully developed and no wetlands are present, the project could not have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc ) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means d) As the site is fully developed and is located within an urbanized area surrounded by other urban uses, the project could not interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites e) The City does not have a policy or ordinance protecting biological resources in or adjacent to the subject site In addition the site is fully developed with parking, buildings and some landscaping The project could result in the trimming or removal of some Ficus street trees However, these trees are not identified as a biological resource f) The site and the surrounding area are not within a Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or any other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan Therefore, the project could not conflict with such plans S. CULTURAL RESOURCES Would the project a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical X resource as defined in Section 15064 5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an X archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064 5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or X unique geologic feature d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal X cemeteries Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No impact not involve any excavation Significant Significant Significant a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving (i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most Impact With Impact j recent Algwst -Pnolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the Mitigation State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence Incorporated X a) The subject site does not contain any historical resource as defined in Section 15064 5 The project in and of itself would not result in any changes except for the 2nd story addition However, this aspect of the project (2nd story addition) would result in the preservation of the existing single -story budding b) The subject site does not contain any archaeological resources as defined in Section 15064 5 c) No paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature is known to exist on the site In addition the project does not involve any excavation d) No excavation is involved with the 2nd story addition In addition, there is no indication that there are any human remains within the project site 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Would the project a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving (i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Algwst -Pnolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence X of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42 (it) Strong seismic ground shaking? X (III) Seismic- related ground failure, including liquefaction? X (iv) Landslides? X b) Result in substantial sod erosion or the loss of topsoil? X c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- X or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive sod, as defined in Table 18 -a -B of the Uniform X Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not X available for the disposal of waste water? Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact rupture due to faulting is considered remote, as is the potential for ground failure or other seismic hazards Therefore, Significant S�gmficant Significant could be subject to strong ground shaking in the event of an earthquake However, compliance with the design and construction standards contained in the California Building Code (CBC) and the El Segundo Municipal Code would Impact With Impact contain existing buildings (III) The project area is not considered to be an area of high risk for liquefaction Therefore, the protect would not have a significant impact Mitigation slopes are present on the site No Impact is likely to occur b) The site is fully developed with surface asphalt parking and buildings No grading or soil work is anticipated Therefore, no impact would occur as a result of the project _ Incorporated spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse d) The project involves a 2nd story addition and a zone change No excavation grading or fill is involved Thus, the a) (I) The project site is located within the seismically active Southern California region, therefore, as with any development, site occupants would be subject to similar seismic risks as other developments of a comparable size and use which are located in the vicinity of the Specific Plan However, no known geologic features exist on the sites, and no known active or potential active faults are located on or near the proposed project areas The risk of surface rupture due to faulting is considered remote, as is the potential for ground failure or other seismic hazards Therefore, the potential to expose people to impacts from fault rupture resulting from seismic activity during the design life of the existing buildings, new additions and future buildings is considered less than significant (n) As indicated above, the project site is located In the seismically active Southern California region and therefore could be subject to strong ground shaking in the event of an earthquake However, compliance with the design and construction standards contained in the California Building Code (CBC) and the El Segundo Municipal Code would reduce potential seismic Impacts to less than significant levels for the 2nd story addition and any other new construction The project In and of itself (other than the 2nd story addition and future buildings) would not expose people or structures to geologic and soil hazards as It merely changes the zoning designation of the sites that already contain existing buildings (III) The project area is not considered to be an area of high risk for liquefaction Therefore, the protect would not have a significant impact (iv) The project site and the immediate surrounding areas are predominantly flat with a gentle slope No large hills or slopes are present on the site No Impact is likely to occur b) The site is fully developed with surface asphalt parking and buildings No grading or soil work is anticipated Therefore, no impact would occur as a result of the project c) The project involves a 2nd story addition and a zone change As such no excavation, grading or fill is required Thus, the proposal would not result In or expose people to potential Impacts Involving the on or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse d) The project involves a 2nd story addition and a zone change No excavation grading or fill is involved Thus, the proposal would not result in or expose people to potential impacts involving expansive soils e) The site is located in an urbanized area and is already connected to existing sewer infrastructure Since the project would not involve the use of septic systems, no Impact would occur 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Would the projecY� a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the X routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the X likely release of hazardous materials Into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or X proposed school d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962 5 and, as X a result would It create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public X use airport, would the protect result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the protect area? 10 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Inco rated f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result In a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project X area? g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted X emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death Involving wlldland fires, Including where wlldlands are adjacent to X urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wlldlands? a) The project will create a less than significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials other than common cleaning solutions and other common materials used in business and residences, disposed of in accordance with applicable statues The change of zone in itself will not create nor increase such hazards However, additional square footage that will be permitted as a result of the zone change will not create a significant hazard as the hazardous materials will be common cleaning solutions and other common materials used in businesses b) The type of uses that would be permitted (office, retail or residential) in the 2nd story addition (or in expanded or a new building as a result of the zone change) will not involve operations that could create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials Into the environment c) As stated above, the likely uses (primarily offices, retail and residential) possible on the subject area will not involve operations that could emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school d) According to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites List, there are no such sites In the subject area No impact would occur e) The project will not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project site as the maximum permissible height of structure is limited to 45 feet and LAX is one -half mile north of the project site f) The site is not within the vicinity of a private airstrip No impact would occur g) The project will not impair Implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan as future development (of size and mass as described in the project description) would only occur on the private properties that are designated and recognized by the City and emergency plans as sites that allow commercial, office and residential development h) The subject site is not adjacent to wlldlands or inter -mixed with wlldlands Therefore, no loss, injury or death Involving wlldland fires would occur 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Would the project a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements X b) Substantially degrade groundwater supplies or Interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit In aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e g , X the production rate of pre - existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been ranted 11 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a Significant Significant Significant X manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off - Impact With Impact site? Mitigation d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, Incorporated c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a X manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off - site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, Including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or X substantially increase the rate or surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off site? e) Create or contribute runoff which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial X additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g) Place housing within a 100 -year floodplain, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood X hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would X impede or redirect flood flows? I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, m)ury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee X or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X 12 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact as a groundwater recharge area No Impact would occur Significant Significant Significant surrounding area does not contain streams or rivers Therefore, no Impact would occur d) (see c above) Impact With Impact substantial additional sources of polluted runoff nor decrease the quality of water, as no changes are foreseen that would alter the quality of the storm water runoff f) (see a above) Mitigation h) (see g above) I) There are no levees or dams In or near the project site And as stated above the site is not within a flood hazard area Therefore, no impact would occur j) Inundation of the site by selche, tsunami or mudflow is highly unlikely Although the site is approximately 4,000 feet Incorporated above sea level Therefore, there Is a less than significant impact 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project a) The protect will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements as long as the future construction and operations adhere to all applicable laws regulating water quality and waste discharge standards There is no indication that the protect could reasonably violate such standards No impact would occur b) The project's size would not result in the type of development and density that could substantially deplete groundwater supplies The site is fully developed and covered with asphalt, concrete and buildings, thus it does not currently serve as a groundwater recharge area No Impact would occur c) The site is fully developed Any future additions would not substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff In a manner which would result in flooding on — or off -site The project could not alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area as existing runoff flows to gutters and storm drains designed specifically to handle runoff The site and surrounding area does not contain streams or rivers Therefore, no Impact would occur d) (see c above) e) As stated above the project will not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems as the 2nd story addition (and possible future additions or new budding) will not alter the size In any manner that would increase runoff The project will not result in runoff that would provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff nor decrease the quality of water, as no changes are foreseen that would alter the quality of the storm water runoff f) (see a above) g) The site is not within a 100 -year flood hazard area Therefore, no impact would occur h) (see g above) I) There are no levees or dams In or near the project site And as stated above the site is not within a flood hazard area Therefore, no impact would occur j) Inundation of the site by selche, tsunami or mudflow is highly unlikely Although the site is approximately 4,000 feet east of the Pacific Ocean, most tsunamis are not likely to impact the site as the elevation of the subject site is 127 feet above sea level Therefore, there Is a less than significant impact 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING Would the project a) Physically divide an established community? X b) Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (Including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) X adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural X community conservation plan 13 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact conflict with any mitigation measures adopted as part of the Negative Declaration for the Downtown Specific Plan and as Significant Significant Significant 10 MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the protect a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would Impact With Impact X be of value to the region and the residents of the state? Mitigation b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral resource Incorporated a) The project could not physically divide an established community as the protect involves a 2nd story addition over an existing single -story office budding and the potential to increase the size of future development by 2,232 square feet on the C -2 zoned site b) The project would be in compliance with the General Plan and the zoning ordinance as the zoning ordinance contains provisions for the City to consider a zone change and general plan /specific plan amendments, The amendment would not conflict with any mitigation measures adopted as part of the Negative Declaration for the Downtown Specific Plan and as part of the EIR for the General Plan c) The site is not within or near any habitat conservation or natural community conservation plan Therefore, no impact would occur 10 MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the protect a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would X be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other X land use plan? a) Should there be a mineral resource on the site that is of value to the region and the residents of the state, the protect would not result in the loss of availability of such a resource as no excavation or removal of any minerals is proposed or could result from the project No impact would occur b) There are no known mineral resources within the subject site or any mineral resource recovery sites delineated on the general plan or specific plan Any oil fields underlying the protect site will not be impacted nor will its availability be limited by the protect No impact would occur 11. NOISE. Would the protect result in a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or X applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne X vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project X vicinity above levels existing without the protect? d) A substantially temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in X the protect vicinity above levels existing without the protect e) For a protect located within an airport land use plan, or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public X use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive noise levels? f) For a protect within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the protect expose people residing or working in the protect area to excessive X noise levels? 14 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact b) (see a above) Significant Significant Significant levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project Similarly, any new addition at the 218 -228 W Grand Avenue property will likely be retail, office (and possibly residential on the 2ad floor) Such uses are not likely to Impact With Impact 65 CNEL noise contour, which is not considered a severely impacted noise area No impact would occur D The site is not within the vicinity of a private airstrip No impact would occur 12 POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project Mitigation Incorporated a) The tad story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue will involve construction activities that will be short-term in nature (approximately 4 to 6 months in duration) and will occur only between 7 AM to 6 PM Monday - Saturday as allowed by City regulations In addition, vibration attributable to construction activities is expected to be minimal due to the type of construction equipment generally employed for development of this nature and compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance Therefore, there would be less than significant impacts and no mitigation is required b) (see a above) c) The use of the 2nd floor addition at 227 W Grand Avenue is proposed to be an office however retail and residential uses are also permitted Noise that could be generated from such uses stemming from a floor area that is less than 5,000 square feet will not be at levels that will result in a substantial permanent, temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project Similarly, any new addition at the 218 -228 W Grand Avenue property will likely be retail, office (and possibly residential on the 2ad floor) Such uses are not likely to substantially increase the ambient noise levels Therefore, there would be less than significant impacts d) (see c above) e) The subject site is approximately one mile from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) The subject site is in the 65 CNEL noise contour, which is not considered a severely impacted noise area No impact would occur D The site is not within the vicinity of a private airstrip No impact would occur 12 POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for X example, through extension of roads or other Infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the X construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction X of replacement housing elsewhere? a) The project at most could result in one additional residential unit than otherwise possible without the project Also, the project could result in approximately 3,000 square feet of additional retail /office space if the C -2 zoned parcel is recycled or 2,232 square feet of additional floor area if the existing building on the C -2 zoned parcel is maintained The size of the project is such that it could not induce substantial population growth in the area b) The project will not displace any existing housing as the site does not contain housing c) The project will not displace substantial numbers of people as the site does not contain housing nor will the project involve demolition of existing businesses 13. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services a) Fire protection? X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? X d) Parks? X e) Other public facilities? X 15 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Incorporated a — e) The size of the project is such that it will not necessitate the need for new or physically altered government facilities as the acceptable service ratios will not be affected for all the services listed above, including the County Sanitation District 14. RECREATION. a) Would the protect Increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical X deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the protect include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an X adverse physical effect on the environment? a) The potential of one additional unit, the 2nd story addition and approximately 3,000 square feet of additional commercial space could result in additional people who will work or reside at the site However, the number of additional people that is reasonably possible as a result of the protect (and who may use the existing neighborhood or regional parks) will be so few that no substantial physical deterioration Is likely to occur should those people use the facilities b) The project does not Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities Therefore, no impact would occur 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the protect a) Cause an increase in the traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i e , result in a X substantial Increase In either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either Individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for X designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change In location that results In substantial safety X risks? d) Substantially increase hazards to a design feature (e g , sharp curves or X dangerous Intersections) or Incompatible uses (e g farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g) Conflict with adopted policies or programs supporting alternative X transportation (e g , bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? 16 »„u Jupport g a Stsrilp" I Less than evaluated tedadwl and Inter �°Pacr significant Significant N° Iml Less Pproxl m the Circulatron�ltons within th rMing4non Impact a mate) s not ex Y 3,000 Element a Protect ° rates penehce 4uare f of the area curr dense any si eet of add G @Hera! ever) o vtY Is 38 9nifisc I rtiohal Plan Perate eves reet pro (Worst case scena o) T The maxvelOpment ' ev h with the ale of S in enter and Cente�Streee Year 2025 Is the roatlwaY ca amOU t of PM story addition ,�he r sI Yr (one�esrd g and C q; which rs t The Pacity on Gra story trips t number o 800 between Vista tlel hat an attri Year 2025 include tarilial rn rel Vehoular to nil qv c Oadways a anti $! unit and d to increased anon to the ps that c Mar Boulevard is 3110 00 Veh d Herat fro mf�hrsechons wIl! Avenue Is the project are axed densities rsting traffic In be generated d Marc Street per day The eased e ex could an es a incr Project area at already anticipate fro addition d by the and 17 volume ea Therefor GS A and It is pafed by them future antic n. the mod b) Then e, the Impact anticipated to traffic iPateq develop AroJect will ° betk'een of in nearest wilt be less remain a L els The street lopmelit asteq the traffican Increase Circulation Ele t CMP designated than at GSA in 2025 efsectron seat , m°st ovf lu ent As stone mile west of nearestfho road, e will be �QUSVeda Boulevard even with M In Sfe�r nth Grand the antic paced f stated r route significant impact The traffic stud Oft he the project P evlpuslY, the to any CMII Y thaat was d for No impact In addition' the si6Jecf Willdnot Y result i c 9e In I r°Utes the subject the Clt would ze and n a han are Y s density r vew a venue wil 2ro story addition the protect IS that an air ncreasePatterns due tot a Is located Aven n th ys are the at 227 W tha a type of Posed 1 tThe existing vehl l Grand Avenue m air traffic levels is not and height of are a well not vehicles es re4mrin type Of se hiecle ar circulat Aated t and t�e�Potential Hal Ot an a Cl there Personal vehicl that will system acce s antic) additio or, e) The prole be a substantial i9 eases$ haza California arid pr�v su�c ndin9 ahea ices and SU u it non Public e5trat 218-228 VV emefgenc does not due to ers license such out the 9 area No new Y access Involve an a design feature ojeC as Oars l will be No impact Y Modification atti Pick -u The anticipated different � The redeve1p would occur h °n to existrn trucks and h lest buildings to maximum Of the sub e s buss allow subject site i 9 roads and driveway, that UV T of her ore Heil t' Particularly able nvolvIn marketabHrt 3 retail, are is Possibleµ h tsmo spaces is Y of retail space a not lik a vat of all existing °pule result in Inadequate Ave, u not likely It a Havrn9 not e!Y to lose exstin rn e and 21g W site parking is g Parking ufeep additions whsle the Grand AveniuelY that additional a co oil g sPacesga ng spaces and t at (simll for r smsuch ever, it hs ve construct of new exist art floor are etail use an very unlikely parkrn9 in lie 18 228 and 2 p9 rkrng is mains ° the curie a °Ould be s There acFron coin y Most building pro a fee program arced The ad current pfOPosai Invo! deed to the oreI loss of all exist d reduce he faqir In Jeffs are corn m flees in lieu venue could b ditional on -site n9 the na Properties at 21 Ing parkin W s to meet the Pleted a Of the a offset If parkin t story addition 8 228 I Grand Grand Avenue e Parking need and °CCUpfed numbe the owner g that would n at 2 nil Grand Provide ails of the pow r °f req enue would result in the The City wIl! use the fAeeaskings) available lhe existing 14 htOwn SAeciSc pia elect fonpa near the on-site Payment off spaces u With e required Pay beespai resulting from Project space ass for 14 t° Purchase lea must accordance Potential Project Potential addrtonsfto the of rnodate he dee�uiled fo rthe sPaces, (as Ugh tee Propos d 2�roOnstrruct ne n arkin e �) The >arkln9 wIlllbet will not con ementioned and for 14 ParkipOSed Project) Posed deve no actually su roved t with ado Aropertles ' adequate s °p additio r m ent n at?27 tee kdays pPOrt such site, users and vt Policies, plans ar g spaces incuding potentiliAarkina°e�le )Provides alternative trahsp rtt on too Q Other are time ill be mome likely alternaGv 9 n are shuttle Y to take alternate ms rtation As les as of the City and other pubsicurS of 11 a In of transportation the s trap 30 sit routes, and 2 15 p in 17 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than No Impact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which Mitigation X could cause significant environmental effects) Incorporated 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional X Water Quality Control Board b) Require or result in construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental effects) c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which X could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the protect from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded X entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which services or may serve the protect determined that it has adequate X capacity to serve the project's protected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to X accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to X solid waste 18 Issues and Supporting Information Potenfially Less than Less Than No Impact b) The wastewater that could be generated by one additional apartment unit, the 2nd story addition and the potential of 9gmficant Significant Significant c) As stated previously, site drainage will not be altered nor will drainage increase Therefore, the project will not require or result In the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities No Impact would Impact With Impact total of 2,592 gallons per day Based on a recent analysis for the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, the estimated consumption of water will be adequately served by current water supplies The impact will be less than significant Mmganon demand In addition to the provider's existing commitments The Impact will be less than significant f) The projects could produce approximately 212 pounds of solid waste per day Existing landfills In the area have sufficient capacity to serve the solid waste disposal needs However, the cumulative effect of solid waste in the region will necessitate new or expanded landfills or further recycling efforts The Impact will be less than significant Incoryorated solid waste The type of uses and the type of solid waste that will be generated is anticipated and accommodated with _ a) Wastewater generated by the 2nd story addition and any other future additions would be from office, retail and residential uses, for which wastewater are treated by standard (primary, secondary, and tertiary) treatment processes Any new additions or development on the subject area with or without approval of this project must comply with all applicable wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board No significant Impact would occur from the project b) The wastewater that could be generated by one additional apartment unit, the 2nd story addition and the potential of 3,000 square feet of additional office and /or retail use will be negligible and will not result in the construction of new treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects No impact would occur c) As stated previously, site drainage will not be altered nor will drainage increase Therefore, the project will not require or result In the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities No Impact would occur d) The estimated water consumption for the project is 1,235 gallons per day for the 2nd story addition, 1,170 gallons per day for the potential 3,000 square feet of additional retail space and 187 gallons per day for the one residential unit for a total of 2,592 gallons per day Based on a recent analysis for the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, the estimated consumption of water will be adequately served by current water supplies The impact will be less than significant e) As stated in b) above, the wastewater treatment provider has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand In addition to the provider's existing commitments The Impact will be less than significant f) The projects could produce approximately 212 pounds of solid waste per day Existing landfills In the area have sufficient capacity to serve the solid waste disposal needs However, the cumulative effect of solid waste in the region will necessitate new or expanded landfills or further recycling efforts The Impact will be less than significant g) There Is no Indication that the project would not comply with federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste The type of uses and the type of solid waste that will be generated is anticipated and accommodated with trash bins, enclosures and regular solid waste pick -up No Impact would occur 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the X number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate Important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed In X connection with the effects of the past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or X indirectly? 19 Issues and Supporting Information Potentially Less than Less Than NoI -Pact Significant Significant Significant Impact With Impact Mitigation Incorporated a) The subject parcels proposed for rezoning to DSP are currently developed with surface parking and buildings No fish or wildlife habitat exists on site The proposed 2nd story addition at 227 W Grand Avenue and the potential on the existing C -2 zoned site at 218 -228 W Grand Avenue for a budding to be added on or recycled to a size that Is approximately 3,000 square feet greater than Its current size, will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate Important examples of the ma /or periods of California history or prehistory No significant Impact would occur and no mitigation measures are required b) The Incremental effects of the project are not significant when viewed In connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probably future projects The proposed project does not Include any significant short-term environmental effects, and therefore would not be detrimental to the achievement of long -term environmental goals No Impact would occur Although there are other past, current and probable future projects In the area surrounding the subject site, the project's contribution to cumulative, traffic, air quality and other Impact areas would be de minimis (i a environmental conditions would essentially be the same whether or not the proposed project is implemented) No significant impact would occur and no mitigation measures are required c) As noted In the evaluations above, the proposed project would not result In any significant Impacts Thus, the proposed project would not have the potential to result in substantial adverse effects on human beings No significant impact would occur and no mitigation measures are required Source List 1 City of El Segundo Subdivision and Zoning Code 2 City of El Segundo General Plan and supporting traffic counts 3 City of El Segundo Downtown Specific Plan 4 Downtown Specific Plan Negative Declaration /Initial Study 5 Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC's) Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List (Cortese List) 6 AQMD Air Quality Analysis Guidance Handbook 7 Final Environmental Impact Report for Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development 8 Assignment of Amalgamated System Sewage Generation Factors to County Use Codes P \Planning & Budding SafetyTRO]ECTS \626- 650tEA- 645tEA645 Initial Study Checklist Reso Exhibit A 11 -1 -05 doc 20 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO General Plan Amendment Text Proposed Land Use Plan 4441 ESHIBIT B 3 Land Use Element Northwest Quadrant The northwest quadrant of the City has the most varied mix of uses within the City All of the Citys residential units, the Downtown area, the Civic Center, and the older industrial area of Smoky Hollow, are located in this quadrant The 1992 Plan retains the three residential designations found on the ad Plan smgle-famdy, two-family, and multi- family, plus a new designation of Planned Residential Development The Plan shows 3572 acres of single- family 57 4 acres of two-tamity, 119 3 saes of mutt) -tamely and 5 7 acres of planned residential development This includes the re- designation of Imperial Avenue School, which is no longer used for educational purposes, from Public Facility to Planned Residential Development The total number of dwelling units projected by the Plan is 7,674 One of the major goals of the 1992 Plan is to preserve the residential neighborhoods (Ord 1209, GPA 93 -1, 1112/93, Ord 1244, 2/6196, Ord 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97, Ord 1279, 10/7197) The Smoky Hollow area, which houses many of the City's older industrial uses, has been designated Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use, in recognition of the existing Smoky Hollow Specific Plan The Specific Plan allows a combination of industrial, retail, office, and residential uses The Smoky Hollow area is approximately 92 2 acres (Ord 1272, GPA 97 -1, 6/17/97, Ord 1279, 1017197) The Downtown area is designated as Downtown Commercial (8-11L4 acres) and Downtown Specific Plan (25-826 33 acres), where existing uses are already of a community - serving nature There are also i-37 0 saes designated for Neighborhood Commercial uses along Grand and Imperial Avenues and at Manposs and Center Streets These have been designated only where there are existing neighborhood - serving commercial uses (Ord 1279.1017/97. Ord 1319, GPA 99 -2, 8/1/00) The public schools, private schools, Library, and other public uses are all shown as Public Facilities The Civic Center its included in the Downtown Specific Plan area In addition, each of the existing public parks are designated as such The open space areas under utility transmission comdors and the preserve for the Blue Butterfly are designated as Open Spare (Ord 1319, GPA 99-2 811 /00) The areas designated for parking on the Plan include public- and privately- owned lots which are necessary to serve existing businesses and the Downtown area IN The soutnwest comer of Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Avenue its designated Corporate Office (17 8 ac) allowing a mix of office uses similar to what exists there now with retail in the lobby There are General Commercial uses indicated along Sepulveda Boulevard, where there are existing commercial uses including the Hacienda Hotel There is also one General Commercial area along Imperial Avenue where the Crown Sterling Suites Hotel now exists CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 4441 cape 1 c, EXHI3rr C 1992 General Plan Summary ofE=bng Trends Buildout Land Use Cate¢om I Acm i Dwellm¢ Umu I Sates - room¢e Single- Family Resadent:W I 25-.2 858 — wo Family Ressti —sl 4 c- 4 I 93p — Pwmed Restdemnl 5 % I 65 — Mtdt1- Famil; Resnient al 19.7 3389 — etghoorhood Commeraal +"4 7.0 85 ' 8B 96 , 909 Downtown Commcrctal 51-8 8.4 18 ' ?63,32937f),328 General CDII MCMal 44.3 — 1,930,000 Corporate D$t-- 21 1.2 — 12,351,000 ('nmmtr`1s1 Crntr• 15.8 850.0DO - Smokv Holloµ 94.1 268 2,019,454 Uri= Mixed -Use North :325 — 13,166,010 U-ban Mixed-Us-_ South 70.6 — 3,997,936 ;24th St%- -, SpecLE: Plan 3.9 1 73,530 4vtaunn Soc:tfic Plan 5 4 — 66,000 Downtown. Specific Plan i?n8 26.3 232 • 1,137 , 030 Co.-porat Campus Specific Plan 46S — 2,550,000 --- Lgn• lndustnal 356.1 — 18429,000 5zaw` tndt:rtal 1.001.0 — — �ub11: --aciltucs a7.9 — — = eoc.3, Gove:vment 90 6 — — Crpet snare 783 — — Parks 50.0 — — S=r- L Railroad RO W 4426 — — Totals I 3,494-3 7,850 '; 56.768, 1972,, Population Proleenoo I 17.287 Y1 G m^L'WO. Y�i ,pR, � � a � a V VW,,V Rr0lY1 r or+,Y•, N n ui'9r�, �w M a9M.ae w a.. ar19 Mr 81.1r IMM n a1,9 9M y . M MOOar o. >r +'1e^ a -�.aa a9r.r.wor.�err ,ar 9A ar arses w aso9t a T 4 a: Me of 1K M w 999 /r. wiM9M w CP w •/.'+, � 9 W Sa.lww^ Zakft~ Eu Gw� Su Ai „r OOM�9 nw /•�aa�0 9fMM,.M9 wlp Mwa9 ,aa! }1an a.MS� avc aR e,oeo,0 a .e.n.r ro s,e rr a 1K 911 T1lwave wo 9srnawe wMVq raw emope M Horn .�.., .n e• E 5.9••ca •rw,y D•9rawM+9w9 TIM �w4 •rwO rMwl ✓^ •209 11-MW UO 12" Z4M GO 127: V17Fr pry 1279 1117MI OM 1309 W17M Drd 1314 12nMV v c •30S 9 1r9S DM 1214 12r7a19 D,d 1319 VL'20W DO 1315 1=2 Oro 13x2 W1105 C ;T" OF EL 5EGU'NDO • GENERAL PLAN I I �J�JZ general roan elnunrt Summary of Existing Trends Buildout LU -3 -1C OTT r m EXHIBIT D E FLos Angeles County F- 0 — �a > m 0, v m c� 2 mr MI r� mz 3 m z 00000 aaaaa m NNNNN (DV VA+ t N�DNtnN 00000 aaaaa Nut JOAN O� Fn° City of Z o o C Hawthorne � N NZ �D �w A � / O y O City of Manhattan Beach \ \ \ City of \\ Los Angeles N W E 3 \\\ LAND USE DESIGNATIONS RESIDENTIAL SINGLEFAMILY T FAMILY ® MULTI - FAMILY PLANNED RES DEV COMMERCIAL ® NEIGHBORHOOD COML O DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL GENERALCOMMERCIAL CORPORATE OFFICE ® SMOKY HOLLOW URBAN MIXED USE NORT URBAN MIXED USE BOUT = PARKING INDUSTRIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - HE,VY INDUSTRIAL PUBLIC USE PUBLIC FACILITY FEDERALGOVT OPEN SPACE ® OPEN SPACE PARKS i, 11 1 SPECIFIC PLA 126TH �- AVIAT DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PL I�CORPORATE CAMPUS SPECIFIC PLAN TRAIN STATIONS EXISTING GREEN LINE STATION i i GRAND AVE FRANKLIN AVE _ EL SEGUNDO BLVD Feet 0 100 200 300 400 , i 61-Him ir Legend Neighborhood Commerdal s Downtown Comnerual Heavy Manufacturing Cpen Space Parking Pudk Fadbbes E.._..... �_ S gle- Fanuly Resic ental Two-Famly Reedenbal `[gam Mulb-Family %odeMiel Small Business Specific Plan Districts -- ^^ - ^-� Dmvnlawn Specific Plan Boundary ®Main Street District ©Main Street Tranafeonal Dinrlp Nann wl -,-nd Beret Dated ��+ ® Grand Avenue Dated ® P Chmord Seeel Diebwt West Grand Avenue Trensibonel Didnct EXHIBIT E PROPOSED LAND USE MAP City of al Segundo qv_ CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. 4441 Exhibit F CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. 1387 Exhibit B DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN SUPPLEMENT I. INTRODUCTION A. Specific Plan Project Description The proposed project is a Specific Plan for the Downtown area of El Segundo The Plan envisions a ten year horizon for planning and development purposes Although the Plan will not "expire" in ten years, it is anticipated that the goals of the Plan will be achieved within the ten year planning horizon, and that the Plan will be re- evaluated, updated and revised, if necessary, after ten years The project includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA 99 -2), a Zone Change (ZC 99 -2) and a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 99 -5) The Downtown Specific Plan encompasses the majority of the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) Zone, as well as the Civic Center Complex, which is zoned Public Facilities (P- F) The Plan area is generally located west of Sepulveda Boulevard and north of El Segundo Boulevard (Exhibits 1 -3) El Segundo's Downtown is the heart of the community Due to its location deep - within the community and awaydistance from regional arterials, Downtown remains a small, distinct district approximately two blocks by five blocks in size The Plan area is currently developed with commercial, residential and public uses, and future development is anticipated to be similar in nature The entire Specific Plan area is approximately 25426 3 acres in size, while the G RS Zone 16 appFOXImately 30 8 aGFeS 1p size The majority of the lots within the Specific Plan area are 25 feet wide by 140 feet deep, 3500 square feet in area, although many of the lots have been combined and developed under common ownership In general, the purpose of the Specific Plan is to provide the opportunity to implement the Vision of the community for the Downtown, to enhance the quality small town environment that the residents currently enjoy The Plan provides this opportunity by the adoption of new development standards, design regulations, and other criteria The City Council initiated the preparation of a Specific Plan in response to concerns and requests from the community to enhance the Downtown environment that the residents value so highly, The Specific Plan will provide land use and development standards for the area including, but not limited to, standards for heights, setbacks, density, lot area, outdoor uses, landscaping, parking, loading, circulation and signage Design standards will also be included within the Specific Plan to regulate site development, street configurations, streetscape (sidewalks, street furniture, bus stops, bicycles), landscaping, lighting (street and pedestrian, decorative and security), architecture and signage The Specific Plan is divided into #vesix Districts, each having distinct characteristics and standards Two related projects, which are currently separately underway, are the update of the City's Circulation and Housing Elements The current and proposed development standards allow a commercial density or floor area ratio (FAR) of 1 0 1 An example of a FAR or density of 1 0 1 is a 3,500 square foot lot would allow a 3,500 square foot building One strategic site, the City parking lot (17,500 square feet in area) on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Franklin Avenue, in the 200 block of Richmond Street, is proposed to allow a 1 5 1 FAR The Specific Plan area currently has approximately 560,000 square feet of commercial uses For this evaluation, a ten -year horizon was used with an addition of 271,814 square feet of new commercial uses This is 24% of the maximum 1,123,848 square feet of total build -out allowed by the current zoning and General Plan The current zoning allows a maximum of 276 dwelling units within the Plan area This equates to one unit per 25 foot wide lot (12 5 dwelling units per acre), not including the Civic Center site Currently there are approximately &287 residential units in the Plan area The final Plan will not allow the development of any new residential units, although the existing units may continue and may be rebuilt if accidentally destroyed Two locations for plazas have been identified, One is the existing plaza fronting Main Street at the Civic Center and the other is located to the rear of the Pursell Building, (on the northwest corner of Main Street and Grand Avenue), across the alley from the Village site (on the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Grand Avenue) Plazas are intensively used gathering places and serve as the hub for neighborhood activity They are designed to accommodate resting, eating, strolling and people watching Plazas are typically ringed by restaurants, galleries and other retail uses Food service and goods from portable retail carts or wagons are often available within plazas "West Grand Avenue Transitional District " The West Grand Avenue Transitional District is added to encompass several properties that are similar in nature to those within the Plan Area by moving the western boundary of the Plan Area to Concord Street GGwmsP�n;VsPap_PUn_e. rma MARIPOSA AVE S - - - - _- - _- - 0 �LL - -, ,. _— _ — �_ _ - it - " —_ -1— - - ___ -•Q�_ PINE AVE I - HOLLY AVE _ —� -- • - �—� �- - - ._ II 9 1 i o r 1 _ 1 I ;U•— o z a _ 1 lZI 1 N GRAND AVE a'_ 1 1 1 FRANKLIN AVE I 1 - - --- - — — - - — II J Downtown SpeUfE Plan Boundary EL SEGUNDO BLVD -- Downtown Specific Plan(DSP) Zone 0 100 200 300 400 S EXHIBIT 3 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN City of gl Segando GGwmsP�n;VsPap_PUn_e. rma B. Specific Plan Boundary The Plan area includes the 100 -500 blocks of Main Street, the 100 -300 blocks of Richmond Street and the abutting property along Grand Avenue The 200 block of West Grand Avenue between Concord Street and the alley west of Richmond Street was incorporated into the Specific Plan area in September 2005 The alleys to the east and west of Main and Richmond Street form the perimeter boundaries of the Plan area, with the exception of the 300 block east side of Main Street as the Civic Center Complex extends east to Standard Street The Downtown is divided by three principal streets - Main Street, Grand Avenue, and El Segundo Boulevard Additionally, three smaller streets- Franklin, Holly and Pine Avenues cross the Plan area, running in an east -west direction Each of the three principal streets connects to mayor, region - serving arterials or freeways El Segundo Boulevard, on the southern boundary of the Plan area, runs in an east -west direction and connects to the 1 -405 Freeway and to Sepulveda Boulevard Grand Avenue, an east -west street, connects to Sepulveda Boulevard on the east and the beach to the west Main Street runs north and south between El Segundo Boulevard and Imperial Highway, which borders Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Main Street has an 80 -foot right -of -way with 12 -foot sidewalks and 56 feet of paving, curb to curb Richmond Street, which runs in a north -south direction and is one block west of Main Street, has a 60 -foot right -of -way, with 10 -foot sidewalks and 40 feet of street, curb to curb The 1 -105 Freeway is north of the Plan area, immediately north of Imperial Highway Grand Avenue is one of only two City streets that connects to the beach It is the principal east -west street in Downtown El Segundo and crosses both Main and Richmond Streets The portion of Grand Avenue addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan is between Main and Concord Streets Beyond Concord Street, Grand Avenue crests the hill of an ancient sand dune and disappears from view toward the ocean Grand Avenue to the west of Concord Street has recently been planted with Cajeput trees to provide a visual welcome to El Segundo Grand Avenue is one of the widest streets in the City, having formerly been the early alignment of one of the trolley cars that cuss- crossed the region before falling victim to the automobile The right - of -way is 100 feet in width with 10 -foot sidewalks on both sides and an 18 -foot center median, including a 4 -foot median and 7 -foot wide parallel parking areas on each side of the center island Parallel parking is also provided on both curb lanes II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN SURROUNDING AREA A. The Community 1 Location Context The Downtown Specific Plan area is located in the northwest quadrant of the City of El Segundo Surrounding land uses in the area are generally residential in nature, one to three stories in height The surrounding area and project area is a fully developed urban environment The El Segundo High School campus, the Library and Library Park are located north of the Specific Plan area on Main Street To the east and west of the 500 block of Main Street is a Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zone, developed mainly with duplexes and two- 4 family dwellings, on Richmond and Standards Streets To the west of the balance of the Specific Plan boundary is mainly Multi - Family Residential (R -3) zoning, which is developed with small (3 -12 unit) apartment and condominium complexes, on Richmond and Concord Streets Further beyond the R -2 and R -3 Zones is Single -Family (R -1) Residential zoning and development, on Concord and Virginia Streets (Exhibit 4) Tn the 4.A.fest of the SpeGft Plan area there aFe also a f6W PaFGeIs Zaned r)&.A.o.n.WI.A.gJ4 GGIFAFFIeFG1611 (C R94, and Neighbeirheed GOFAIT191CGIal (C 2) on GFand Avenue, To the west of the Specific Plan area there are few parcels zoned Neighborhood Commercial on Grand Avenue and Parking (P) on El Segundo Boulevard The development of these sites includes offices, apartments and a child day -care facility To the east of the 400 block of Main Street is a Two -Family Residential (R -2) Zone on Standard Street, again developed consistent with the zoning designation To the east of the 300 block of Main Street is largely Multi -Family Residential (R -3), developed similarly to the areas to the west of the Specific Plan boundary Additionally, there are a few parcels zoned and developed as Parking (P), on Standard Street, and Downtown Commercial (C -RS), on Grand Avenue, similar to the west of the Plan area To the east side of the 200 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is an area that is also zoned and developed as Downtown Commercial (C -RS), again with similar commercial uses and densities To the east of the 100 block of Main Street, on Standard Street, is a small industrial zone within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan area with a zoning designation of Small Business (SB) The land uses in this area (light industrial, warehousing etc ) are consistent with the zoning South of El Segundo Boulevard is the Chevron Refinery, which is zoned Heavy Industrial (M -2), consistent with the land use The majority of the 100 block of the east side of Richmond Street is a surface parking lot for the Chevron Refinery immediately to the south Smaller Chevron parking lots also occupy the west side of Richmond and the 100 block of Main Street There are four small City owned surface parking lots with a total of approximately 115 parking spaces, which are open and free to the public, within and immediately adjacent to the Plan area All of the Zoning designations on the surrounding properties are generally consistent with the General Plan land use designations Residential and commercial construction dates from the early 1900's to the present day, offering a variety of architectural styles There are no known endangered plant species associated with the proposed Specific Plan area and none that are known to be associated with the immediate locale Similarly, there are no known rare or endangered animal species associated with the area or its locale No known animal life is located in the area Further, there are no known agricultural, biological, or scenic resources of recognized value located within the Plan area nor in the immediate vicinity MARIPOSA AVE 7 a fL a J 2i � W se's! t v PINE AVE . -- I t Q EL SEGUNDO BLVD 0 100 200 300 400 EXHIBIT 4 ZONING MAP City of R1 Segundo ^� 7 O fL ell J 2i � W ^F�lI �rMyh �V y F '^ rtA rf�r GRAND AVE r —� xm H Qs� C r Surrounding Area Zoning ® Neighborhood Commernal (G2) © Downtown Cananemial (C -RS) - Heavy Mamdaqumg (M-2) _ Open Speoe (0-S) - Parking (P) Public Fatlhbas (P -F) S gle-Femly Residential (R -1) Twa-FSmdy Resdenhal (R -2) MUI FamAy Residenbal (R -3) Small Busmeas (SS) pS^,p��+e�cific Plan Districts d�..,,.�7 Downtown Specific Ran Boundary ® Main Street Dlstnd © Main Street Transitional Detnct ® Nod Pochnond Street Dutnct ® Grano Avenue Damnat ® RiMmand Street Dishrid Wast GMM Avenue TreneNonal Datnct O fL ell J 2i � W Surrounding Area Zoning ® Neighborhood Commernal (G2) © Downtown Cananemial (C -RS) - Heavy Mamdaqumg (M-2) _ Open Speoe (0-S) - Parking (P) Public Fatlhbas (P -F) S gle-Femly Residential (R -1) Twa-FSmdy Resdenhal (R -2) MUI FamAy Residenbal (R -3) Small Busmeas (SS) pS^,p��+e�cific Plan Districts d�..,,.�7 Downtown Specific Ran Boundary ® Main Street Dlstnd © Main Street Transitional Detnct ® Nod Pochnond Street Dutnct ® Grano Avenue Damnat ® RiMmand Street Dishrid Wast GMM Avenue TreneNonal Datnct IV. SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICTS F. West Grand Avenue Transitional District (200 Block of West Grand Avenue from Concord Street to the alley % block west of Richmond Street) The West Grand Avenue Transitional District encompasses the % block immediately east of Concord Street on Grand Avenue between Concord Street and the alley west of Richmond Street. This area is seen as a gateway from the west entry of the City of El Segundo to the Downtown core This the area The district is bounded by the Richmond Avenue Districts to the east, multi -family residential uses to the north and south and a mixture of commercial and multi - family residential uses 7 a9/mep pc{�Inry�pBP asTflICI3_2 iTd I :iii/ Itit1 a iii legal legal !! ! 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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS F WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (NORTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE- This district serves as a gateway to the Downtown core Standards for this district allow for flexibility and a mixture of commercial uses serving the residents, local employees and visitors to the Qtv 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum buitdinq depth of 25 feet I) Retail sales and services ii) Restaurants m) Recreational uses iv) Government offices v) Banks vi) General offices vii) Medical- dental offices viii) Clubs and halls ix) Theaters x) Schools Code 4 15 -2 -16, Outdoor Dining Areas Outdoor uses that are greater than Administration m) Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V, Administration 3 Permitted Accessory Uses - a Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use b Outdoor storage, subject to compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code § 15 -2 -8 Screening c Indoor entertainment, dancing, and amplified sound, subject to compliance with El d Other similar accessory uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as provided by Section V Administration 4 Uses Subject to an Administrative Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -22) a On -site sale and consumption of alcohol at restaurants E b Off -site sale of alcohol at retail establishments c Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas), Dining Areas 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -23 a Bars b Video arcades with four or more machines c Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as Provide d by Section V, Administration 6 Prohibited Uses - All other uses which are not Permitted Uses, Permitted Accessory Uses, Uses Subiect to an b Assembly halls c Service stations d Tattoo parlors e Outdoor entertainment and dancing f_ Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year 7 Site Development Standards - a General Provisions and Outdoor Recreational Uses 0 All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -16, Developer Transportation Demand Management (TDM), must be met iii) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -17, Employer /Occupant Transportation Systems Management (TSM), must be met iv) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, must be met v) All provisions of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met b Lot Area A minimum of 3,500 square feet is required for new lots. c Height New structures abutting a street must be a minimum of 25 feet in height, and may not maximum of 2 stories, not to exceed 36 feet in height as measured from the peak or the highest point of the roof vertically to the existing grade directly below 10 grade at the front and streetside property lines d Setbacks or architectural features, up to 10 feet in depth, may be placed between the review u) Side —Zero setback allowed but 10' if abutting residential zone m) Rear —10' feet when abutting residential zone e Lot Width A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots f Budding Area - (Density) The total net floor area of all buildings cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 01 0 Commercial — The total net floor area of all buildings, excluding residential floor area, cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area Ratio, FAR, of 1 0 1 u) Residential — The maximum residential density cannot exceed one dwelling unit per 3,500 square foot lot If the lot is less than 3,500 square feet, one unit is allowed g Walls and Fences All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -2, General Provisions, must be met sidewalks, or modes of transportation, and between buildings for multi - budding proiects VIII, Design Standards, must be met k Signs All regumments of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met. 8 Non-conformities- a All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -21, Nonconforming 11 G WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (SOUTH 200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN CONCORD STREET AND THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREET) 1 PURPOSE - This district serves as a gateway to the Downtown core Standards for this district allow for flexibility and a mixture of commercial uses serving the residents, local employees and visitors to the City 2 Permitted Uses - a First floor street -front level, with a minimum budding depth of 25 feet 0 Retail sales and services u) Restaurants m) Recreational uses iv) Government offices vi) General offices vu) Medical- dental offices vin) Outdoor uses including dining, gathering areas (such as outdoor party areas), newsstands, coffee carts and flower stands, up to 200 square feet in area, subject to design review and compliance with El Segundo Municipal Code 6 15 -2 -16, Outdoor Dining Areas Outdoor uses that are greater than Administration b Above street -front level I All uses above in subsection (a) jj Business tenant/owner- occupied residential units 3 Permitted Accessory Uses- Screening d Other similar accessory uses approved by the Director of Planning and Budding Safety, as provided by Section V Administration 4 Uses Subject to an Administrative Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -22) Dining Areas d Video arcades with three or fewer machines 12 5 Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit - (El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -23 a Bars b Bed and Breakfast Inns c Video arcades with four or more machines d Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, as Provided by Section V, Administration 6 Prohibited Uses - All other uses which are not Permitted Uses, Permitted Accessory Uses, Uses Subiect to an Administrative Use Permit or Uses Subiect to a Conditional Use Permit are prohibited Prohibited uses include, without limitation a. Drive -thru restaurants b Assembly hall uses c Service stations g Tattoo parlors h Outdoor entertainment and dancing i Outdoor amplified sound, which exceeds more than four single events in one calendar year 7 Site Development Standards - vw) a General Requirements 0 All uses must be conducted within a fully enclosed budding, except the outdoor uses detailed under Permitted, Accessory, Administrative, and Conditional Uses, and Outdoor Recreational uses n) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -16, Developer Transportation Demand Management (TDM) must be met. m) All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -17, must be met v) All requirements of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met c Height New structures abutting a street must be a minimum of 25 feet in height, and cannot peak or the highest point of the roof vertically to the existing grade directly below d Setbacks 13 m) Side —10' if abutting a residential zone m) Rear —10' feet e Lot Width, A minimum of 25 feet is required for new lots f Budding Area - (Density) area cannot exceed the total net square footage of the property, or a Floor Area allowed g Walls and Fences h, Access projects i Landscaping Parking and Loading All requirements of Section VII, Parking must be met k Signs All requirements of Section VIII, Design Standards must be met 8 Non-conformities- a All requirements of El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 15 -21, Nonconforming Buildings and Uses, , except ESMC M 15 -21 -6 B and C. apply can be replaced with a similar or less intense non - conforming commercial use, 14 VI. DESIGN STANDARDS E. WEST GRAND AVENUE TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (200 BLOCK OF WEST GRAND AVENUE FROM CONCORD STREET TO THE ALLEY WEST OF RICHMOND STREE1-1 aporoachingDowntown El Segundo from the west Photo 38 — Retail Uses Photo 39 — Commercial /Office Uses 1 GENERAL a All common standards pertaining to the Main Street District must apply 2 North Frontage — a The north frontage of the parcels on the north side of Grand Avenue must be c A landscaped buffer zone of 10 feet with mature trees and shrubs is required between the District and the adiotning property 3 West Frontage — b. A 15 -foot setback must be maintained to minimize impacts to the adloming residence compatible with the residentially zoned property next door as defined below the District and the adioining residentially -zoned property P'Planning & Budding Safety)PROJECTMEA626- 6501EA 6451Councii Docs%CCMtg 1110SEA645 PC Exhibit DSP Supplement 11 -1 -05 v2A doc 15