2005 MAR 01 CC PACKET-1AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the
Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items
appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made
regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public
Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person
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in lenoth
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005 - 5:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4415
Next Ordinance # 1382
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on
behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to
addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250.
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CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government
Code Section §54960, et Mg.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and/or
conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators, as follows
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 3
matters
1 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et al. LASC No. BS094279
2 Michael Ward v City of El Segundo, et al, LASC No BC325247
3 Irene Chen v City of El Segundo, LASC No YCO49424
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b): -2- potential cases (no further public
statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -1- matter
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) —1 matter
1 Public Employment (position to be filled)
Title City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) — 0 matter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) — o matter
SPECIAL MATTERS - o matter
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AGENDA
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City - related business that is within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the
Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items
appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made
regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public
Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the
organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits
Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a
Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00
p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public
Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be
transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings
if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes
in length
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this
meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524.2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
Next Resolution # 4415
Next Ordinance # 1382
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Reverend Dino Tumbuan, Interim Pastor, St John's Lutheran Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Jim Boulgarides
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PRESENTATIONS -
(1) Proclamation recognizing both trees and the young people of our community for the
important roles they play in improving our hometown quality of life and proclaiming
March 12, 2005 as California Arbor Day
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on
behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to
addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all
comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The
Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title
Recommendation - Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. Public Hearing regarding an appeal of a November 15, 2004 Planning Commission
decision approving Environmental Assessment No. 636, Subdivision No. 04-02
(Vesting Tentative Tract Map 60995), and Variance No. 04 -01 for converting an
existing 35 -unit apartment complex to condominiums at 910 E. Grand Avenue
( "Project ").
Recommendation - (1) Hold continued public hearing to collect public testimony and
other evidence regarding the appeal of the November 15, 2004 Planning Commission
decision; (2) Close the public hearing and consider the evidence submitted; (3) Take
action to aff irm, modify, or overturn the Planning Commission decision; (4) Alternatively,
discuss and take other possible action related to this item
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Consideration and possible action regarding: (1) the redesignation and rezoning
of approximately 85.8 acres of property within the City of El Segundo located on
the northeast corner of Rosecrans and Sepulveda Boulevards currently
designated for industrial uses to a new Commercial Center (C -4) classification
( "Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning "); (2) approval of land use entitlements,
including a development agreement, for a proposed shopping center development
project located on 43.3 acres within the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning area
( "Plaza El Segundo project "); and (3) the adoption of an Environmental Impact
Report ( "EIR ") pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEOA ") for
the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
and the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative.
Recommendation — (1) Discussion; (2) Adopt a Resolution approving Environmental
Assessment No. 631 (EIR) and General Plan Amendment Nos. 03 -4 and 03 -5 for the
Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traff ic Generation Alternative and the
Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, (3) Introduction
of Ordinance for Zone Change Nos. 03 -2 and 03 -3 and Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1
for the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and
Plaza El Segundo Reduced Development Traffic Generation Alternative; and
Development Agreement No 03 -1 and Subdivision No. 03 -7 for the Plaza El Segundo
Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, (4) Schedule second reading and
adoption of Ordinance on March 15, 2005; (5) Alternatively, discuss and take other
action related to this item.
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a call for discussion of
an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business
3. Warrant Numbers 2545880 to 2546111 on Register No. 10 in the total amount of
$596,937.83 and Wire Transfers from 2/04 /2005 through 2/17 /2005 in the total
amount of $1,309,748.33.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release.
Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks, checks released early due to contracts or
agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers.
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4. City Council Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2005 and Special City Council
Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2005.
Recommendation - Approval
5. Consideration and possible action to renew the General Services Agreement
between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles for an additional
five years commencing on July 1, 2005 which would allow the City to access on an
as needed basis municipal support services performed by the County, such as
traffic signal maintenance and other public works activities. (Fiscal Impact:
Recommendation - (1) Authorize the Mayor to sign the General Services Agreement in a
form approved by the City Attorney, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action
related to this item.
6. Consideration and possible action to extend the current agreement with the MWW
Group for provision of services related to the City's efforts regarding the Los
Angeles International Airport Master Plan through September 30, 2005. (Fiscal
Impact: $56,000)
Recommendation- (1) Approve the First Amendment to Agreement No. 3382 extending
the City's current agreement with the MWW Group through September 30, 2005; (2)
Appropriate $56,000 from the City's Economic Uncertainty Fund to cover the cost of the
extension of the agreement, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to
this item.
7. Consideration and possible action regarding award of contract to S &L Specialty
Contracting, Inc. for construction related to the Residential Sound Insulation
Program's Bid Group 5 (31 residences). (Estimated construction cost and
retention: $1,109,713)
Recommendation- 1) Award contract to S &L Specialty Contracting, Inc.; 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute a construction contract in a form approved by the City Attorney;
3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
8. Consideration and possible action regarding acceptance of the project for the
abatement of asbestos and lead at the Clubhouse located at 300 E. Pine Avenue -
Approved Capital Improvement Project - Project No. PW 04 -08. (Final Project
Cost: $49,950)
Recommendation - (1) Accept the work as complete, (2) Authorize the City Clerk to —file
the City Engineer's Notice of Completion in the County Recorder's office, (3)
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - NONE
H. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY - NONE
I. REPORTS -CITY CLERK - NONE
J. REPORTS - CITY TREASURER - NONE
K. REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Boulgarides -
Council Member Busch -
Council Member Jacobson -
Mayor Pro Tem Gaines -
Mayor McDowell -
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30
minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on
behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so Identify themselves prior to
addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all
comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The
Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed
MEMORIALS -
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Govemment
Code Section §54960, et sea) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or
conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation, and/or discussing matters covered under
Govemment Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED
DATE
TIME
NAME
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Cup of (l 6rgunbo, (California
W11LRL-AS, Arbor Day was founded by J Sterling Morton and first celebrated in the United States in
1872 as a special day for the planting of trees. In the State of California, Arbor Day has
been observed since 1911 to enhance appreciation and knowledge of the State's natural
wonders
R'IlI REAS, El Segundo Arbor Day celebrations have been presented annually since 1988 by local
youth, and as a result of our City's commitment to its community forest, El Segundo was
named a Tree City USA in 2003 and 2004.
R'I I L- REAS, Arbor Day is a time to recognize the value of our community's trees that clean the air,
reduce noise, absorb smells, produce life sustaining oxygen, prevent erosion, help
conserve energy and water, increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas, beautify our community, and wherever trees are planted, they are a source
of Joy and spiritual renewal that bring people together as neighbors
lk°II1=REASS, On March 12, 2005 at 10.00 AM in observance of California Arbor Day, TREE
MUSKETFERs and 200 volunteers, tall and small, will plant 100 trees in the Imperial
Highway median strip to create a green noise and pollution barrier between Los Angeles
International Airport and El Segundo and to beautify the northern gateway to our city
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo,
California, join with communities across the State of California in proclaiming March 12, 2005 as
California Arbor Day and invite all citizens to plant trees with the TREE MUSKETEERS on March 12th,
and to honor both trees and the young people of our community for the important roles they play in
improving our hometown quality of life
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE- March 1, 2005
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING. Special Orders of Business — Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION
Public hearing regarding an appeal of a November 15, 2004 Planning Commission decision
approving Environmental Assessment No 636, Subdivision No 04 -02 (Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 60995), and Variance No 04 -01 for converting an existing 35 -unit apartment complex to
condominiums at 910 E Grand Avenue ( "Project ")
COUNCIL ACTION
1 Hold continued public hearing to collect public testimony and other evidence regarding the
appeal of the November 15, 2004 Planning Commission decision,
2 Close the public hearing and consider the evidence submitted,
3 Take action to affirm, modify, or overturn the Planning Commission decision, and /or
4 Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION
On February 24, 2004 an application was received for the conversion of a 35 -unit apartment
building to condominiums. According to city records the building was built in 1978 and is
subject to condominium standards in effect at the time of construction and not present day
standards (Continued on next page )
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Appeal letter from Wyle Laboratories dated November 29, 2004
2 Appeal letter from the El Segundo Residents Association dated November 28, 2004
3 Letter dated December 21, 2004 from Wyle Laboratories
4 Letter received December 21, 2004 from the El Segundo Residents Association
5 Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 14, 2004.
6 Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 15, 2004
7 Planning Commission Minutes dated October 14, 2004
8 Planning Commission Minutes dated November 15, 2004
9 Plans, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 60995 and Photographs
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Operating Budget,
N/A
Amount Requested.
NIA
Account Number
N/A
Project Phase-
N/A
ORIGINATED BY: DATE Z %Z/ oq�
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Seimone Jurps, Dir c r o lanninq and Buildinq Safetv Department / Actinq Citv Enqineer
REVIEWED BY DATE.
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BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION — Pane 2
At Its October 14, 2004 and November 15, 2004 regular meetings, the Planning, Commission
conducted a public hearing regarding this Project. Following the November 15 h hearing, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2576 which approved the Project, granted a
vesting tentative tract map, granted a variance, and Imposed conditions On November 29,
2004, the El Segundo Residents Association ( "ESRA ") and Wyle Laboratories Inc ( "Wyle ")
filed separate timely appeals of the Planning Commission's decision ' ESRA's written appeal
did not conform with the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC")' § 15 -25 -3 since It did not
specifically state why ESRA "claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the
[Planning Commission]" or why the Planning Commission's "decision [was] not supported by
the evidence in the record "
Wyle's appeal appears to conform with § 15 -25 -3 since Wyle contends that (1) the Planning
Commission erred because It faded to consider the parking Impacts of the proposed Project on
Wyle Laboratories, and (2) the project has fewer parking spaces than required by the ESMC
On December 21, 2004, in accordance with § 15 -25 -4, the City Council held a public hearing
to consider Wyle's appeal. Evidence submitted during that public hearing suggested that a
number of existing parking stalls at the Project site did not conform with the ESMC since they
were smaller than the 9 -foot minimum width (10 -foot minimum when adjacent to a partition)
required by the ESMC in 1978 Consequently, only nineteen (19) of the proposed seventy (70)
parking stalls for the Project complied with the ESMC
In light of this evidence, the City Council continued the public hearing until February 1, 2005
On that date, the City Council continued the public hearing again to March 1, 2005
City Council Review of the Protect
The City Council's consideration of an appeal from a Planning Commission decision is not
limited to issues raised in the appeal Rather, it may consider all issues raised during the
course of a public hearing So long as the appellant and the applicant have notice of the
issues that could be raised (which, in this instance, includes all matters contemplated by the
Planning Commission decision), and an opportunity to address all such matters, the City
Council may base its decision on any evidence submitted during the public hearing The City
Council may affirm, modify, or overturn the Planning Commission's decision
ESMC Requirements for Condominium Conversions
The Project is located within an R -3 Zone For purposes of the Project, § 15- 4C -5(K) provides
that
"Condominiums converted from multiple - family dwellings shall meet all the
requirements for condominiums in effect at the time they were originally
constructed If there were no condominium standards in effect at the time of
construction, the conversion shall comply with the condominium standards of
' ESMC § 15 -25 -3 generally imposes a ten -day appeal period However, two City holidays and two weekend
days extended the time for filing an appeal by four days in compliance with ESMC § 15 -25 -3 making the
November 29, 2004 fling date timely
2 References to an unspecified Code are to the ESMC
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Ordinance 898, adopted January 20, 1976 "
The existing development was approved on June 29, 1978 Accordingly, the Project must
conform with the condominium standards set forth in Chapters 20 24 and 20 54 of the ESMC
as they existed in 1978 The primary issue in Wyle's appeal is whether the Project provides
adequate parking as determined by the ESMC as it existed in 1978 (1978 Code ")
The parking requirements for the Project, as determined by the 1978 Code, is two (2) parking
spaces per dwelling unit and four (4) visitor spaces per dwelling unit The Project, therefore,
ordinarily must provide a total of seventy -four (74) parking spaces Based upon the evidence
submitted during Its public hearing, the Planning Commission granted a variance for the
Project which, among other things, would allow a total of seventy (70) parking spaces
Exhibit "A" to this Staff Report contains a chart comparing the 1978 Code requirements with
the Protect
Additional matters arising from December 21. 2004 Public Hearin
At the December 21, 2004 public hearing before the City Council, evidence was submitted
showing that the existing apartment building was constructed with fifty -seven (57) parking
spaces The 1978 Code only required forty -four (44) parking spaces for that apartment
building (1 25 spaces per dwelling unit) The Project proposes to add an additional thirteen
(13) parking spaces for a total of seventy (70) parking spaces
During the December 21 "'public hearing, however, evidence was submitted suggesting that a
number of the existing parking spaces did not conform with the 1978 Code Since December
21st, planning staff found that only nineteen (19) of the proposed seventy (70) parking spaces
comply with the 1978 Code
In addition, based upon the public hearing on December 21s`, planning staff found that (in
addition to the variance originally requested for the Project, i.e , greater lot coverage, minimum
unit size, number of parking spaces, and location of visitor parking) the Project (if approved)
would require additional variances
• a variance for substandard parking width for fifty -one (51) parking spaces (unless the
parking area is re- striped or structurally modified);
• a variance for two (2) new guest parking spaces that are unenclosed on at least three
(3) sides, and
• a variance allowing two (2) guest spaces to be located within the side yard, the rear
yard, and the required reversed corner lot triangle setback (replacing the need for the
previous variance on this issue)
To approve the Project, therefore, the City Council would need to modify the Planning
Commission decision by (at a minimum) granting variances as follows
• Allowing the Project to exceed the 1978 Code lot coverage percentage (40 %) by
16.9 %,
• Allowing a smaller size (748 square feet) for fifteen (15) dwelling units than the 1,000
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square foot size required by the 1978 Code,
• Allowing fewer parking spaces (70) than the seventy -four (74) required by the 1978
Code,
• Allowing fifty -one (51) of the proposed seventy (70) parking spaces to have
substandard widths (unless the parking area is re- striped or structurally modified),
• Allowing two (2) new guest parking spaces not to be enclosed on three sides as
required by the 1978 Code; and
• Allowing two (2) new guest spaces to be located within the side yard, the rear yard, and
the required reversed corner lot triangle setback
Additional Wyle Concerns
On December 21, 2004, Wyle submitted a letter to the City suggesting that Wyle owns an
easement along the Project's southern property line, Since that time, planning staff has
researched property records of the city of El Segundo and Los Angeles County Staff has
been unable to locate any document supporting Wyle's claim of an easement
There are documents showing that a 14 -foot wide alley once separated the Wyle property and
the Project However, those records also Indicate that upon the City vacating the alley on May
2, 1978, the northern seven feet (7') of the alley became a part of the Project site and the
southern seven feet (7') became a part of Wyle's real property
A title report shows that there Is an oil lease which might affect the subject properties That
lease is for property interests lying 500' below the surface and states that the lease does not
provide for the right of surface entry The lease agreement provides no indication that there is
a recorded easement
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REQUIREMENTS
Permitted Use
Precise Plan (PP)
Subdivision Map
Approval
EXHIBIT A
1978 CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
Multi - family, including condominium
conversions subject to a precise plan
(Ordinance No 898)
PP required to construct a
condominium or convert an existing
multiple dwelling to condominiums
shall be processed pursuant to
Chapter 20 86 of this code and, in
addition thereto, the application shall
comply with the requirements of
Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government
Code, commencing with Section
66410 (Subdivision Map Act) The
following information was required
1) complete working drawings showing all
existing conditions and proposed
changes which reflect comDliance with
all codes in effect at the time of the
application is filed
2) department of building safety
certification of plan check approval
evidencing compliance with all building
code requirements
3) 3 copies of CC &Rs that will apply to the
proposed development (details list of
required items)
4) proposed tentative or final subdivision
map submitted in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act
(Ordinance No 898)
No tentative or final subdivision map
for a condominium protect or the
conversion of an existing multiple
dwelling to condominiums shall be
approved until the precise plan for the
project has been approved and
adopted by the City Council
(Ordinance No 898)
PROJECT STANDARDS
Conversion of 35 apartments to
condominiums
Precise Plan application is not required
The condominium conversion application
is processed under today's standards
which requires a subdivision application
ESMC 15 -4C -2, condominiums and stock
cooperatives converted from multiple -
family dwellings subject to the
requirements of the Subdivision Map Act
ESMC 15 -4C -5 (K), Condominium
Conversions Condominium and stock
cooperatives converted from multiple
family dwellings shall meet all the
requirements for condominiums in effect
at the time they were originally
constructed If there were no
condominium standards in effect at the
time of construction, the conversion shall
comply with the condominium standards
of Ord 898, adopted January 20, 1976
Subdivision application filed
p1)
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REQUIREMENTS
1978 CONDOMINIUM
PROPOSED PROJECT STANDARDS
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
No condominium development or
conversion to condominiums shall be
Minimum Lot Size
permitted on a budding site containing
34,702 square feet Complies with
less than 10,000 square feet of lot
requirement
area excluding any dedications or
easements (Ordinance No 898)
Every lot created after the effective date of
this chapter shall maintain a width of not
less than 50' at the rear of the required
yard, unless otherwise provided by a
Lot Width 157 46'
precise plan or variance, provided,
Complies with requirement
however, that any lot or parcel of land of
record at the time this chapter becomes
effective may be divided into separate
parcels in accordance with the following
schedule
1 Lots having a frontage of at least 80',
but not to exceed 88' — two parcels
Lot Width
having a frontage of not less than 40'
each, and an area of not less than
5,000 sq ft each;
2 Lots having a frontage in excess of
Not Applicable, this project
88', but not to exceed 200' may be
divided into lots, provided no such
does not include a proposal
resulting lot shall have a frontage of
to subdivide lots
less than 5,000 sq ft,
3 If any lot having a frontage of more
than 200' is divided, the resultant lot
shall conform to the 50' minimum
frontage established by this title
(Ordinance No 507)
1 unit per 1,000 square feet of lot
35 units total 34 units (1 unit per 1,000
area, where a fraction of the lot is
sq ft of lot area) and 1 additional unit for
Lot Area per Dwelling
greater than 500 square feet an
the fraction of the lot greater than 500
additional unit is allowed (Ordinance
sq ft (702 sq ft ) Complies with
No 565)
requirement
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1978 CONDOMINIUM
REQUIREMENTS
PROPOSED PROJECT STANDARDS
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
20 feet, with a permitted intrusion of 5
feet, by 1) portions of budding above
the ground story level with structural
columns to support the same, and 2)
Front Yard
ground story level of buildings without
15 feet (20 feet with 5 -foot permitted
(Grand Avenue Frontage
garage entrances into the front yard
intrusions) Complies with requirement
North Property Line)
Above the first story level, apartment
balconies without stairways, may
intrude an additional 30 inches
(Ordinance No 619)
Interior lots and corner lots shall
have the following side yard on each
side of the lot, which side yard has a
width of 10% of the width of the lot,
but shall never be less than 3 feet and
need not be more than 5 feet 5 feet
is required (Ordinance No 507)
"Modification of side yard
requirements on combined lots
Side Yards
5' -0" minimum on east side
(East and West Property
When the common boundary line
minimum west side
Lines)
separating two or more contiguous
Co re
Complies with requirement
lots is covered by a building or
permitted group of buildings or when
the common boundary line or lines
does not fully conform to the required
yard spaces on each side of the
common boundary lines, the lots shall
constitute a single building site, and
the yard spaces as required by this
title shall then not apply to the
common boundary line
Reverse corner lots shall have the
following side yards
A) On the lot side line which adjoins
A) Does not apply because of
another lot, the side yard shall be
combining of lots,
determined in the same manner as for
an interior lot
Reversed Corner Lot
B) On the street side the width of the
B) 5' Complies with requirement
(Southwest Corner of
required side yard shall be the same as
westerly lot adjacent to
for the interior side yard on the lot (5'
Maryland Street)
required for this lot) except that the
size and shape of such required side
yard nearest the lot rear line shall be
increased to include all of that portion,
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BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION — Pane 8
REQUIREMENTS
1978 CONDOMINIUM
PROPOSED PROJECT STANDARDS
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
if any, of a triangle formed in the
following manner
1 A point shall be established on
the key lot at the rear of the
reverse corner lot at the
20' triangular area is provided
intersection of the rear lot line of
Complies with requirement
required front yard with the
common lot line of the reverse
cornerlot
it A point shall be established on
the side street line of the
reversed corner lot distant from
the common street corner of the
key lot and the reverse corner lot
equal to the depth of the required
front yard on the key lot (20'
triangular area is required for this
lot) (Ordinance No 507)
Any building, any portion of which Is
used for dwelling purposes, shall
observe a distance from any side or
Rear Yard
rear property line the equivalent ofthe
9' minimum Complies with requirement
(South Property Line)
required side yard on the lot (10% of
the lot width, but shall never be less than
3' and need not be more than 5') 5' -0" is
required (Ordinance No 513)
1) 1,033 sq ft for 20 two bedroom units
Dwelling Unit
1,000 square feet of area
(Complies with requirement)
Minimum Floor Area
(Ordinance No 898)
2) 748 sq ft for 15 one bedroom units
(Does not comply with requirement)
Lot Coverage
13,080 8 square feet (40 %).
19,751 square feet (56 9 %)
(Ordinance No 898)
Complies with requirement
Olb
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REQUIREMENTS
Height
Number of
Parking Spaces
Parking Stall Size
1978 CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
36 feet, however, the height may be
increased to 40 feet providing that for
each foot above 36 feet the required
yards, front side, and rear are
increased one additional foot
(Ordinance No 731)
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit and
1 visitor spaces for each 10 units = 74
parking spaces total (Ordinance No
898)
9' by 20', except where there is a
partition or partitions, in which event,
one -foot of additional width shall be
provided for each partition (Ordinance
No 513)
PROJECT STANDARDS
Front Building: Average building height
is 26 21'
The building height spans from 24' -4" to
32' for an average of 28 17' The north
building face spans from 22' -6" to 26' for
an average of 24 25'
Rear Building- Average building height
is 33 84'
The building height of the South
elevation spans from 35' -6" to 40' -10" for
an average of 38 17' plus the average of
the North elevation which spans from
32' -6" to 26' -6" for an average of 26'6'
Complies with requirement
68 parking spaces (2 spaces for 33 of the
units and 1 space each for 2 of the 1
bedroom units), 2 of the 4 visitor parking
spaces = 70 parking spaces total A
variance is required for 4 parking spaces
As currently drawn on the plans 5 single
stalls and 7 tandem stalls comply with the
parking dimensions for a total of 19
spaces A variance is required for 51
parking spaces that do not comply with the
minimum width
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REQUIREMENTS
1978 CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
PROPOSED PROJECT STANDARDS
For all parking uses In all R zones
parking facilities shall be enclosed on
at least 3 sides
All parking spaces required for
multiple - family dwellings dormitories,
All parking spaces provided for the units
fraternity or sorority houses,
comply with this requirement The 2 new
Parking Enclosure
boardinghouses, lodging houses and
unenclosed visitor parking spaces that are
rooming houses, shall be located within
proposed to be located adjacent to
buildings regardless of the zone in
Maryland Street do not comply
which such use or such spaces are
located All parking spaces required
for one-family dwellings and two - family
dwellings shall be located within a fully
enclosed budding (Ordinance No 513)
68 of the 70 proposed parking spaces are
No parking space required for any
not located in the required side yard or
residential use shall be located, in
rear yard A variance is required for 2
Parking Location
whole or In part, In any required side
new parking spaces that are proposed to
yard (Ordinance No 741)
be located in the required side yard along
Maryland Street, the rear yard, and the
reversed corner triangle area
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Nov 29, 2004
To City of El Segundo Planning Department
Wyle Laboratories, Inc formally appeals the approval by the El Segundo Planning
Commission on Nov 15 of Environmental Assessment No 636, Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTM
No 60995) and Variance No 04 -01 for a project at 910 E Grand Ave on grounds of error We
believe the Commission failed to take into consideration the impact on Wyle Laboratories
because it approved a variance for fewer parking spaces than the City code called for
Attached is a photo taken of the Wyle parking lot at the corner of Maryland and Franklin
(within a few feet of the project) taken at 9 am, Saturday, Nov 20 The photo was taken when
Wyle was working with a rrunimal weekend staff The photo shows most of the 35 cars parked
that morning in the Wyle parking lot, which is clearly marked for Wyle employees and guests
only None of the cars in the lot that morning had Wyle parking stickers in their rear windows
Without hiring a private detective and tracking each individual from their car to their
residences, we can only surmise that all of the cars are being driven and parked by residents in
the 1 1 or 12 apartment complexes that either abut or are within close walking distance
We ask that the City Council not appi ove the project based on inadequate parking
Sincerely,
Ql� Auk,
Dan Reeder
Manager, Corporate Communications
Wyle Laboratories
Wyle Laboratories, Inc 128 Maryland Street EI Segundo, CA 90245 TeI (310) 322 -1763 Fax (310) 322 -0781
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November 28, 2004
City Clerk
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Please accept this appeal to the Planning Commission decision on
Environmental Assessment No 636, Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTPM 60995)
and Variance No 04 -01
Please let us know if any other forms are required A check in the required
amount is enclosed
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labowAarlw
Dec 21, 2004
Mayor Kelley McDowell
And El Segundo City Council
Dear Mayor and Council Members
As part of Wyle Laboratories, Inc 's formal appeal of the approval by the El Segundo
Planning Commission on Nov 15 of Environmental Assessment No 636, Subdivision No 04 -02
(VTM No. 60995) and Variance No. 04 -01 for a project at 910 E Grand Ave, we request that
two items be entered into the records for discussion
The first item is the Oct. & letter signed by Wyle President and CEO C D Yiakas that
was previously presented to the El Segundo Planning Commission The letter details many of
Wyle's concerns regarding the project.
The second item is that Wyle Laboratories asks for formal recognition and recording of
the long standing easement of an access route serving the oil well on the adjacent Wyle property
An access road, which hes on both the project property and Wyle lots, currently serves the oil
well Should the project be approved as it stands with a wall or fence on the property line, then
the access road to the oil well will not be passable We ask that the project be designed in a way
to protect the existing easement
Sincerely,
Low, &L,
Dan Reeder
Manager, Corporate Communications
Wyle Laboratories
CC- City Manager
City Planning Director
Al Marco
Wyle Laboratories, Inc 128 Maryland Street El Segundo, CA 90245 Tel (310) 322 -1763 Fax (310) 322 -0781
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labmaterm
C. D. YIAKAS President and CEO
October 8, 2004
Planning Commission
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Subject Request Denial of Conversion of 35 -Umt Apartment Complex to
Condomimum Use
Reference Environmental Assessment No 638, Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTM No
60995) and Variance No 04 -01
Dear Chairman and Commissioners.
Wyle Laboratories respectfully requests denial of the referenced application for variance to
convert the 35 -unit apartment complex to condominium use, based on inadequate parking
in the area and lack of adequate buffer between residential use and manufacturing use
Wyle Laboratories has been in its current location for more than 50 years and has enjoyed
an excellent working relationship with the city and its residents The 35 -umt apartment
complex in question is contiguous to the Wyle property, which is identified as "parking"
on the City Zoning map, and is currently used as a park and open space Although Wyle's
current operations are south of Franklin (located in the Smokey Hollow section), our
primary parking for the current Wyle operation is located on the west side of Maryland,
north of Franklin The company's future plans in El Segundo include expanding operations
north of Franklin with underground parking on the property used for the park
Due to the inadequate parking in the area, the primary Wyle parking lot is frequently used
by local residents The contemplated conversion will exacerbate the problem as home
owners look for parking that is inadequate in their complex To provide a variance to
existing requirements in an already problematic area is not good planning
Wyle Laboratories, Inc 128 Maryland Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 -4100 Tel (740)) 322 -1763 Fax (310) 640 -7662
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City of El Segundo
October 8, 2004
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Although currently zoned "R -3" (Multi - Family Residential Zone), an apartment complex
is considered by many planners to be a commercial operation and an excellent buffer
between residential and industrial or manufacturing Even though the change from an
apartment complex to a condominium is a subtle change, it does create the perception of a
different ownership and relationship with neighbors Based on this, Wyle requests the
change from an apartment complex to a condominium be denied
Thank you for allowing us to provide our testimony on this most important change
Very truly yours,
0,6 C Y Y
C D Yiakas
President and C O
copy to - Kimberly Christensen, Manager, Planning Dept.
Mary Strenn, City Manager
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El Segundo Residents Association
P. O. Box 231
El Segundo, CA 90245
Honorable City Council
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Subject Appeal of Environmental Assessment No 636,
Subdivision No 04 -02 and
Variance No 04 -01
Subject property was granted more than one variance as noted in the documentation.
State law provides that "a variance shall not grant special privileges not shared by property in the
same vicinity and zone "
Applicant failed to demonstrate that any one of the multiple variances approved by the Planning
Commission and Staff are shared by other property in the same vicinity and zone.
To the contrary, application cited one applicant, which was denied conversion from R -3 to
condominium use, one application that was withdrawn, and one application that was not in the
same vicinity or zone and that was converted from a stock co -op to condominium There are no
conversions from R -3 multiple units to condominiums of record
Lot Coverage Variance requested.
Request 56.9% vs. 40% allowed. When it is to the applicant's advantage staff uses the
code in effect when the units were originally constructed When it appears to assist the
applicant, today's standards are applied. Either it requires 40% lot coverage (old) or 92
parking spaces are required (new). Staff claims the coverage exceeds today's standard by
only 3.9
There are no extraordinary circumstances because there are no other conversions
in the same vicinity and zone
2 Parking Spaces Variance requested
Applicant requests 70 parking spaces where 74 are required
There are no extraordinary circumstances noted If anything applicant has fewer
spaces than the current code requires
Variance requested to locate 2 parking stalls in the required front yard
Parking stalls in the required front yard are not permitted and there is no evidence
that this privilege has been granted to any other property in the same vicinity and
zone.
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El Segundo Residents Association
P. O. Box 231
El Segundo, CA 90245
4 Variance for visitor parking spaces Two spaces are provided where four are required.
Staff claims no visitor parking spaces were required at the time the apartments
were constructed Conversions in 1976 required 1 visitor parking space for each
ten units. There is no evidence that this privilege has been granted to any other
property in the same vicinity and zone
The granting of the variances will adversely affect the general plan by reducing affordable
housing. According to the evidence submitted by the applicant the units are currently renting at
$1650 /month. The conversions projected at a $400,000 sales price will be $2443 /month if 4%
loans are available To the degree that this conversion provides a precedent, other conversions
may follow, thus further reducing affordable housing
Ordinance 898 Amending the Zoning Ordinance in various particulars relating to condominiums
cited permitted uses subject to a Precise Plan 20.24.210 of the ESMC Precise Plan Required ..a
"Precise Plan shall be required showing the design or alterations for such condominium project."
20.24.220 APPLICATION FOR PRECISE PLAN - PROCESSED
An application... to convert an existing multiple dwelling to condominiums shall be processed
pursuant to Chapter 20 86 of this Code and in addition.. the applicant shall provide the
following information and documents in addition to any other information or documents required
by Federal State and local law
(1) Complete working drawings showing all existing conditions and proposed changes, which
reflect compliance with all codes and regulations in effect at the time, the application is filed
Plans submitted shall be prepared and certified by a registered civil engineer, structural engineer,
or architect,
(2) A Department of Building Safety Certification of plan-check approval evidencing compliance
with all building code requirements
(3) Three copies of covenants, conditions, and restrictions... "
The proposed site plan shows that the additional parking spaces will be tandem spaces. If so,
parking in the R -3 zone is required to be enclosed on three sides If the tandem carports take up
any part of the 25 -foot turning radius, this should be identified as an additional variance The
Planning Department provided only an artist's rendering of the project, and no request for a turn-
radius variance.
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El Segundo Residents Association
P. O. Box 231
El Segundo, CA 90245
Since City Council is the policy making body, it is respectfully suggested that a policy be
established
1. If condo conversions are desired, and
2 What standards (past or current) should be applied?
ESRA further requests that our appeal be upheld, and that the variances for this condo conversion
be denied.
Sincerely,
Eric W Johns n
President,
El Segundo Residents Association
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CITY OF EL SEC, ADO
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING: October 14, 2004
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment No. 636, Subdivision
No. 04 -02 (VTPM 60995) and Variance No. 04 -01
APPLICANT. Albert and Madeleine Marco
PROPERTY OWNERS: Albert and Madeleine Marco
REQUEST: A request to allow the conversion of an existing
35 -unit apartment complex to condominiums and a
variance to exceed lot coverage, to provide less
than the minimum unit size, to provide parking
within the front setback, and to provide four fewer
parking spaces than required.
PROPERTY INVOLVED: 910 East Grand Avenue
Introduction
The proposed project is a request for the conversion of an existing 35 -unit
apartment complex to condominium use The project also includes a variance
request to allow- 1) 56 9% lot coverage (40% is generally allowed for
condominium conversions), 2) 15 units to have a size of 748 square feet (less
than the minimum 1,000 square feet ordinarily required for condominium
conversions), 3) to provide only one parking space per unit for two of the 35 units
where two spaces are required, and to provide only two visitor parking spaces
where four spaces are required, for a total of 70 parking spaces where 74
parking spaces are required, and 4) to locate two visitor parking spaces on grade
in the required front yard setback Minor modifications will be made to eliminate
the recreation room, relocate the trash and restnpe the parking The project site
is located in the "R -3" Multi - Family Residential Zone and is developed with two
buildings consisting of 35 apartment units The applicant is proposing minor
modifications to the existing structures on site The existing parcel measures
157 49' wide by 220 35' deep, totaling approximately 34,702 square feet The site
is bordered by Grand Avenue to the north, Franklin Avenue to the south,
Maryland Street to the west, and Center Street to the east
Recommendation
Planning
staff recommends that the
Planning Commission
review the facts as
contained
within this report, and
1
adopt Resolution No
2576, approving
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Environmental Assessment No 636, Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTPM 60995), and
Variance No 04 -01
III. Background
The project site is a rectangular shaped lot that slopes downward approximately
22 feet from the west to the east and 24 feet from the north to the south The lot
is developed with two buildings constructed in 1978 providing 35 residential units
The lot is a corner lot with driveway access from Maryland Street Each building
has a carport on the ground level enclosed on three sides with two floors of
residential units above Currently, 57 parking spaces are provided With the
exception of some minor modifications to the garage level the applicant proposes
to retain the buildings in their current configuration.
IV. Analysis
The applicant proposes to convert an existing 35 -unit apartment complex to
condominiums Pursuant to Section 15 -4C -5 (K) of the El Segundo Municipal
Code condominiums converted from multiple- family dwellings shall meet all the
requirements for condominiums in effect at the time they were originally
constructed According to City records the project site was permitted for
construction in 1978.
The existing buildings have a total building footprint of 19,751 square feet with
56 9% lot coverage Each building consists of two floors of residential units
above a garage level The complex contains 20 two- bedroom units that are
1,033 square feet in size and 15 one - bedroom units that are 748 square feet in
size The applicant proposes to keep the units at their current size and
configuration
The applicant is proposing to add 13 additional parking stalls to the 57 existing
stalls for a total of 70 parking stalls where 74 are required Eleven of the new
stalls will be located within the existing garage level by utilizing areas within the
garage that are currently designated as walkways and by removing the existing
recreation room and relocating the trash enclosure In addition, the applicant
intends to add two visitor parking spaces on grade within the required 20 -foot
front yard setback south of the complex on Maryland Street Although the front
of one of the buildings faces Grand Avenue and provides the visual entry and
primary access, the front yard setback of the property is on Maryland Street as
defined by the Zoning Code The narrowest frontage of a lot is considered the
front in the case of corner lots
The following chart reflects the development standards for converting an
apartment building built in 1978 to condominiums in the "R -3" Multi - Family
Residential Zone and the development standards proposed by the applicant
The project does not meet the following condominium conversion standards 1)
lot coverage, 2) minimum unit size, 3) number of parking stalls, and 4) and the
location of visitor parking spaces within the front yard setback
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REQUIREMENTS
1978 CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSION REQUIREMENTS
PROPOSED PROJECT STANDARDS
Permitted Uses
Multi - family, including condominium
Conversion of 35 apartments to
conversions
condominiums
Minimum Lot Size
10,000 square feet
34,702 square feet
35 units 1 unit per 1,000 square feet
Lot Area per
of lot area, where a fraction of the lot
35 units 1 unit per 991 48 square feet
Dwelling
is greater than 500 square feet an
of lot area
additional unit is allowed
Dwelling Unit
1) 1,033 square feet for 20 two
Minimum Floor
1,000 square feet of area
bedroom units
2) 748 square feet for 15 one
Area
bedroom units
Lot Coverage
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13,080 8 square feet (40 %)
19,751 square feet (56 9 %)
36 feet, however, the height may be
increased to 40 feet providing that for
Complied with 40' maximum height at
Height
each foot above 36 feet the required
the time of development
yards, front side, and rear are
increased one additional foot
66 parking spaces (2 spaces for 33 of
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
the units and 1 space each for 2 of the
Parking Spaces
and 1 visitor spaces for each 10 units
1 bedroom units), 2 of the 4 visitor
= 74 parking spaces total
parking spaces = 70 parking spaces
total
The surrounding land uses are as follows
North:
South:
East:
West:
Subdivision No. 04 -02
Land Uses Zone
Apartments R -3
Oil Well P
L.A County Storm Water Basin P -F
Apartments R -3
The application includes a subdivision request to allow the conversion of an
existing 35 -unit apartment complex to condominiums through Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map No 60995 The Multi - Family Residential Zone allows condominium
conversion as a permitted use Residents will have exclusive rights to their units
and parking spaces, and a percentage ownership in the common areas and
protect amenities Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC &Rs) will
establish a Homeowners Association (HOA) to assure maintenance of the
common areas and the exterior of the buildings
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Findings for Denial of a Subdivision
Pursuant to Section 66427 1 of the Subdivision Map Act, the legislative body
shall not approve a final map for a subdivision to be created from the conversion
of residential real property into a condominium project, a community apartment
project, or a stock cooperative project unless it finds all of the following
1 Each of the tenants of the proposed condominium, community apartment
project or stock cooperative project has received, pursuant to Section
66452 9, written notification of intention to convert at least 60 days prior
to filing of tentative map pursuant to Section 66452 There shall be a
further finding that each such tenant, and each person applying for the
rental of a unit in such residential real property, has, or will have, received
all applicable notices and rights now or hereafter required by this chapter
or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 66451). In addition, a finding
shall be made that each tenant has received 10 days' written notification
that an application for a public report will be, or has been, submitted to
the Department of Real Estate, and that such report will be available on
request The wntten notices to tenants required by this subdivision shall
be deemed satisfied if such notices comply with the legal requirements
for service by mail
2 Each of the tenants of the proposed condominium, community apartment
project, or stock cooperative project has been, or will be, given written
notification within 10 days of approval of a final map for the proposed
conversion
3 Each of the tenants of the proposed condominium, community apartment
project, or stock cooperative project has been, or will be, given 180 days'
written notice of intention to convert prior to termination of tenancy due to
the conversion or proposed conversion The provisions of this
subdivision shall not after or abridge the rights or obligations of the
parties in performance of their covenants, including, but not limited to, the
provision of services, payment of rent or the obligations imposed by
Sections 1941, 1941 1 and 19412 of the Civil Code
4 Each of the tenants of the proposed condominium, community apartment
project, or stock cooperative project has been, or will be, given notice of
an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of his or her respective unit
upon the same terms and conditions that such unit will be initially offered
to the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant The right
shall run for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of issuance of
the subdivision public report pursuant to Section 1108 2 of the Business
and Professions Code, unless the tenant gives prior written notice of his
or her intention not to exercise the right
5 This section shall not diminish, limit or expand, other than as provided
herein, the authority of any city, county, or city and county to approve or
disapprove condominium projects
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The applicant has already submitted copies of the 60 -day notices signed by each
of the tenants This project in no way diminishes or expands the authority of the
City Planning staff has incorporated the other provisions for the approval of a
subdivision created from the conversion of residential real property as conditions
of approval
General Plan Consistency
This condominium development would be in keeping with the General Plan Land
Use Element Objective LU 3 -2, which designates the site for Multi - Family
Residential use. In addition, the project is consistent with Goal 4 of the City's
2000 -2005 Housing Element which focuses on eliminating governmental
constraints on housing development Specifically, Policy 4 1 of the Housing
Element calls for continuing to allow second units, condominium conversions,
caretaker units and second floor residential uses in commercial zones as
specified in the City's zoning ordinance
Variance No. 04 -1
Pursuant to Section 15 -4C -5 (K) of the EI Segundo Municipal Code
condominiums converted from multiple - family dwellings shall meet all the
requirements for condominiums in effect at the time they were originally
constructed The existing structures on the site were built in conformance with
the development standards for apartments at the time the units were permitted
for construction in 1978 Development standards in the "R -3" Multi - family
Residential Zone have been revised over the years Today there is only one set
of development criteria for condominiums and apartments. However, the
proposed project is subject to the Zoning Code standards in place at the time it
was built in 1978 and since it does not meet all the standards for condominium
conversions it requires approval of the following three variances
1) To exceed the lot coverage allowed for condominiums by 16 9%
Pursuant to Section 20 24.090 of the 1978 EI Segundo Municipal Code
the permissible lot coverage for conversions of multiple dwellings to
condominium units shall not exceed 40% of the lot area
2) To maintain 15 of the existing units which do not meet the minimum
unit size of 1,000 square feet as they are only 748 square feet.
Pursuant to Section 20 24 100 of the 1978 El Segundo Municipal Code
condominiums converted from multiple dwellings require 1,000 square
feet of area per unit
3) To provide only 70 of the 74 parking spaces required Two one -
bedroom units will have only one parking space each where 2 are
required and only two visitor spaces are provided where four are
required Pursuant to Section 20 54 020 of the 1978 El Segundo
Municipal Code for condominiums converted from multiple dwellings
requires two parking spaces for each dwelling unit plus one visitor
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space for each ten units, with a minimum of two spaces accessible to
visitors
Finally, the applicant's proposal to add two on -grade visitor parking stalls within
the front yard setback south of the complex requires a fourth variance from the
current Municipal Code Section 15 -15 -2 (H) of the El Segundo Municipal Code
prohibits visitor parking spaces for any residential use to be located in whole or in
part, in any required front yard or front two - thirds of any required side yard
In accordance with Section 15 -23 -3 of the El Segundo Municipal Code, the
Planning Commission may grant a variance if all of the following four findings can
be met
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply
generally to the other property or class of use in the same vicinity and
zone.
The project site slopes downward approximately 22 feet from the west to the
east and 24 feet from the north to the south The existing site is developed
with two buildings containing 35 apartment units covering 56 9% of the lot,
where only 40% lot coverage is permitted for condominium conversions.
However, under the current Zoning Code all lots zoned "R -3" Multi - Family
Residential are permitted 53% lot coverage The existing building exceeds
today's standard by only 3 9% In addition, 15 of the units are 252 square
feet smaller than the 1,000 square -foot minimum required for condominium
conversions Today's Zoning Code does not establish different standards for
apartments and condominiums nor does it establish a minimum unit size
Requiring the applicant to increase the unit size and reduce the lot coverage
would require substantial remodeling of the existing building to increase the
unit size and reduce the lot coverage Additionally, it would result in a loss of
several housing units within the City The intended use of the site for
condominiums will increase home ownership opportunities within the City of a
variety types and tenures This conversion will provide relatively more
affordable home ownership opportunities within the community as
condominiums converted from apartments are generally more affordable than
newly constructed condominiums
The applicant is proposing to add 13 additional parking spaces on the site for
a total of 70 parking spaces where 74 spaces are required At the time the
apartments were built the site was developed with 57 parking spaces
although only 44 spaces (1 25 spaces per unit) were required for apartment
buildings The proposed addition of parking spaces will reduce the impact of
the development on the surrounding area, eleven of the parking stalls will be
added within the existing garage level The other two parking stalls will be
located within the required front yard setback The exceptional circumstance
for locating parking within the front yard setback on this site is that at the time
the complex was constructed, Grand Avenue was treated as the front
property line The building is setback the required 20 feet (excluding the
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permitted 5 -foot intrusions) from the Grand Avenue property line As a result
of the sloping topography of the lot, the parking will be located behind a large
retaining wall The visual impact of locating parking within the front yard will
be minimal given the buildings' existing configuration Additionally, it helps to
bring the residential project closer to conformance with the 1978 El Segundo
Municipal Code by providing two of the four required visitor parking spaces,
This reduces the impact to the surrounding neighborhood by providing on -site
visitor parking that is accessible
B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same
vicinity and zone but which is denied to the property in question.
At the time the subject site was developed, it met all Zoning Code
requirements itn effect for apartments in the "R -3" Multi - Family Residential
Zone The existing structures exceed the 40% lot coverage allowed for
condominium conversions by 16 9 %, however to reduce the existing buildings
to 40% lot coverage would require a significant structural redesign of the
buildings The buildings are built into the lots sloping topography At the time
the complex was built the "R -3" Multi - Family Residential Zone had separate
development standards for apartments and condominiums. Today, there is
only one set of development standards for apartments and condominiums in
that all lots zoned "R -3" Multi - Family Residential are permitted 53% lot
coverage If the site did not have a significant change in grade then the
buildings on site would be in compliance with the lot coverage permitted
today. Specifically, the elevated walkways providing required ingress and
egress to the units is included in the total lot coverage because they are
raised more than 30" from grade If the lot did not slope significantly and the
walkways were constructed at grade then the lot coverage would be reduced
by 1,523 square feet for total lot coverage of 52 5% and would then be
consistent with today's standards
There are 15 units that do not meet the 1,000 square foot minimum size
required for the conversion of apartments to condominiums The "R -3" Multi -
Family Residential Zone no longer specifies a minimum unit size and
therefore new units of an equal or smaller size than those existing on site
could be built on any "R -3" lot today These units exceed the minimum
standard of the California Building Code today and pose no life safety or
health concern
The applicant is proposing to increase the parking on -site from 57 to 70
parking spaces where 74 spaces are required Two of the 35 units will have
only one parking space where two are required, and two visitor parking
spaces will be provided where four are required for condominium
conversions No visitor parking spaces are required for apartments at the
time the project was constructed The addition of two visitor parking spaces
brings the buildings closer to conformance The requirement for apartments
and condominiums would require 92 parking spaces if constructed today
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The applicant proposes to locate two visitor - parking stalls within the 20 -foot
front yard setback area south of the complex The adjacent property to the
south is zoned for "P" for parking and is developed with an oil well
C. That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvement in such
vicinity and zone in which the property is located.
The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or the vicinity and zone in which the
property is located since the applicant's proposal will not increase the
intensity of the existing use The lot is currently developed with two buildings
that exceed the 40% maximum lot coverage for condominium conversions by
169% This is an existing condition and given the configuration of the
buildings and the sloping of the lot it would be impractical to reduce the lot
coverage as the structures are built to the sloping configuration of the lot.
Furthermore, the current Zoning Code does not establish different standards
for apartments and condominiums and the site could be rebuilt today with a
maximum lot coverage of 53% the existing buildings exceeds the lot coverage
allowed on an property zoned "R -3" Multi - Family Residential (El Segundo
Municipal Code Section 15 -4C -5 H) The existing complex exceeds today's
standard by 3,9%
The variance for the 15 units that do not meet the 1,000 square -foot minimum
is not detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or
improvement in the vicinity These units meets the minimum standards of the
California Budding Code and therefore do not pose a health or public safety
hazard. Furthermore, the current standards in the "R -3" Multi- Family
Residential Zone do not identify a minimum size for units and is subject to the
standards established by the California Building Code To reduce the number
of units would also reduce the city's housing stock The conversion will also
provide an opportunity to increase homeownership within the city
The applicant is proposing to increase the parking on -site to 70 parking
spaces Although the proposed parking is still four spaces less than the
required 74 parking spaces, it is a substantial increase in on -site parking by
thirteen spaces that will reduce parking impacts on the surrounding area The
applicant proposes to locate two visitor parking stalls within the 20 -foot front
yard setback area south of the building complex Under the current Zoning
Code the narrow side of the lot which is Maryland Street is considered the
front of the lot (ESMC Section 15 -1 -6 regarding "Lot Line, Front ") No required
visitor parking is permitted within any required front yard setback or front two -
thirds of any required side yard Generally, locating parking within the
required front yard setback is not good design At the time this site was
developed the property line along Grand Avenue was treated as the front
property line and the property line along Maryland Street was a side yard As
a result, the buildings on Maryland Street maintain a setback of only 5' -5"
instead of the 20 feet required for front yards The existing site provides
adequate setbacks to allow for sufficient light, air and privacy although not in
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the configuration required today The existing orientation of the buildings and
the sloping of the lot lend itself to limiting any visual impact of cars parking in
the front yard
D. That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the general
plan.
The proposed condominium conversion is consistent with the goals, policies,
and objectives of the "R -3" Multi - Family Residential Zone The project is
consistent with Policy 4 1 to allow second units, condominium conversions,
caretaker units and second floor residential use in commercial zones as
specified in the City's zoning ordinance Furthermore, the project is
consistent with Objective N3 -3 to develop and implement a program to
enforce the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and create a program to
monitor conversions to condominium of those apartments which house
primarily low athd moderate income households and limit those conversions
that reduce the supply of affordable housing for those income ranges
Currently, the units are rented at the market rate and the applicant intends to
sell the units at the going market rate Generally, apartment units converted
to condominiums command a lower price than newly built units To date the
City has received three requests for condominium conversions one
application at 770 W Imperial Avenue was approved, the second application
at 234 Eucalyptus was withdrawn, and the third application at 512 W Imperial
was denied The loss of rental units within the City to condominium
conversion has been minimal
Planning staff thinks that the four required findings for all the requested
variances can be made The condominium conversion provides an
opportunity to provide more affordable housing opportunities within the City
The applicant's statement of the findings is attached with the variance
application
Conditions of Approval
Planning staff thinks several conditions of approval should be required of the
project to make it consistent with typical new development in the "R -3" Multi-
Family Residential Zone and to further support the findings made in the variance
First, in consideration of the fact that most new condominiums are townhome-
style developments that include an enclosed two car garage with sizable storage
areas, Planning staff thinks that storage units should be added to the garage
level Specifically, raised storage should be added within the garage level along
the wall opposite the garage opening Although a requirement for storage is not
a current development standard, it is clear that there is a definite need for
storage for the residential units Therefore staff has added Condition Number 8,
a requirement for storage, to the conditions of approval
Planning staff has also added Conditions Numbers 10 and 13 requiring the
addition of landscaping (including irrigation) and a block wall along the easterly
and southerly property lines Planning staff thinks that these conditions should
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be added so that the existing complex is comparable to other developments
Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Section 15 -4C -6, those portions of the
property which abut a different zoning classification shall be landscaped with
trees and shrubs to provide an effective buffer from adjoining property In
addition to serving as a buffer from the adjacent properties the landscaping will
help to prevent soil erosion along the sloping lot The block wall will serve as a
means for securing the property and providing an additional buffer from the
adjacent properties with a storm drain facility to the east and an oil well to the
south In addition the wall will help to reduce the visual impact of the supporting
columns of the raised walkway
Finally, planning staff has added Condition Number 12 requiring the applicant to
paint "No Parking Zone" on the ground in the area adjacent to the fire equipment
room and in front of the stairway This area is to be maintained and free from
obstruction in order to provide required egress
V. Inter - Departmental Comments
The project applications and plans were circulated to all departments and all
inter - departmental comments are attached to the report The Recreation and
Parks Department requested to review plans of any modifications to the existing
landscaping or plant material
The Police Department noted that the project is the conversion of an existing
apartment complex to condominiums and that the existing configuration of the
buildings limits them from recommending appropriate security measures.
The Fire Department addressed fire safety concerns related to the relocation of
the trash Specifically, the Fire Department will require the installation of fire
sprinkler protection over the trash containers because they are located within 5
feet of the building.
The Public Works Department requested that the sewer clean out cap located
where the visitor parking spaces are proposed be raised to be flush with the new
asphalt pavement
VI. Environmental Review
The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (A and K),
as the division of an existing multiple family residence into common - interest
ownership and subdivision, where no physical changes occur which are not
otherwise exempt, and interior or exterior alterations involving such things as
interior partitions
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VII. Conclusion
Planning staff recommends approval of this subdivision application subject to the
conditions in the attached resolution since the required findings for denial cannot
be made
V111. Exhibits
A Draft Planning Commission Resolution No 2576
B Inter - Departmental Comments
C 1978 El Segundo Municipal Code Excerpts
D Site Photos
E Applications
F Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No 60995
G Plans
Prepared by Alexis Schopp, Planning Technician
imberly Chn risen, AICP, Planning Manager
Community, onomic and Development Services
fr..n�p
James MOHOsen, EXrector
Community, Economic and Development Services
P / Planning &Bui6ngSaferylprolects(Ea- 626 - 650 /Ea- 636/Ea -636 SR
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CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING: November 15, 2004
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment No. 636, Subdivision
No 04 -02 (VTPM 60995) and Variance No. 04 -01
APPLICANT: Albert and Madeleine Marco
PROPERTY OWNERS: Albert and Madeleine Marco
REQUEST: A request to allow the conversion of an existing
35 -unit apartment complex to condominiums and a
variance to exceed lot coverage, to provide less
than the minimum unit size, to provide parking
within the front setback, and to provide four fewer
parking spaces than required.
PROPERTY INVOLVED: 910 East Grand Avenue
Introduction
A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on October 14, 2004
regarding the proposed project that is a request to convert an existing 35 -unit
apartment complex to condominium use including a variance request as outlined
in the previous staff report A staff report was given, public testimony was taken,
and the public hearing was closed The matter was continued to the Special
Meeting of the Planning Commission on November 15, 2004 Staff has provided
a revised resolution to reflect the continuance of the hearing and to include the
subdivision findings that were absent from the draft resolution provided to the
Planning Commission on October 14, 2004
Recommendation
Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the facts as
contained within this report and the report dated October 14, 2004, and adopt the
revised Resolution No 2576, approving Environmental Assessment No 636,
Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTPM 60995), and Variance No 04 -01
Conclusion
Planning staff recommends approval of this subdivision application subject to the
conditions in the attached resolution since the required findings for denial cannot
be made
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IV. Exhibits
A Revised Draft Planning Commission Resolution No 2576
B Planning Commission Staff Report dated October 14, 2004
Prepared by Alexis Schopp, Planning Technician
KI berly Chnste sen, AICP, Planning Manager
Planning and B ' ding Safety Department
Seimone Jurp , D ector
Planning and Building Safety Department
P / Planning& BwlingSafety /pmfects/Ea- 626.650/Ea- 636/Ea -636 SRSupplement
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 14, 2004
Chairman Funk called the meeting of the El Segundo Planning CALL TO ORDER
Commission to order at 7 04 p m in the Council Chamber of the City of
El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
Commissioner Schiltz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PLEDGE TO FLAG
PRESENT, CARLSON, FUNK, SCHILTZ ROLL CALL
ABSENT KRETZMER
There being no objection, the election of a Vice - Chairman was moved to ELECTION OF VICE
the end of this evening's agenda, noting that Commissioner Kretzmer is CHAIRMAN
not yet present
(This agenda item was eventually continued to the special meeting on
November 15, 2004 )
None PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman Funk presented the Consent Calendar CONSENT
CALENDAR
None CALL ITEMS
FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
Commissioner Carlson moved, seconded by Commissioner Schiltz, to MOTION
approve the September 23, 2004, Minutes as presented Passed 3 -0,
absent Commissioner Kretzmer
None
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Planning Manager Christensen highlighted the two letters relating to WRITTEN
Agenda Item No 1 -2 that were submitted after the agenda package had COMMUNICATIONS
been distributed one from C D Yiakas of Wyle Laboratories and one
from Ross Vitale (of record)
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Chairman Funk presented Item 1 -2, Environmental Assessment No 636,
Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTM No, 60995) and Variance No 04 -01
Address 910 East Grand Avenue Applicant and Property Owners
Albert and Madeleine Marco
Planning Technician Schopp presented staff report (of record)
Chairman Funk opened the public hearing
Elizabeth Srour, representing the applicants /owners
Ms Srour thanked staff for the many months of discussion and work on
this project and for providing a thorough staff report, she advised that
the conditions are acceptable to the applicant, and stated that the
conditions are both beneficial to the project and to the neighborhood
Ms Srour highlighted a few of the components of this project, noted that
this request is to allow the owner to create owner /occupied homes on
this site, advised that the 35 units were built in 1978 -79, that the units
did comply at that time with the building standards in place for apartment
use, and explained that lot coverage and unit size requirements have
changed from what was in place in 1979 She expressed her belief that
this proposal will create a wonderful opportunity for entry-level housing
and an opportunity to create and strengthen the relationship of this
property to the neighborhood and to the community Ms Srour noted
that some of the tenants have lived at this complex for many years, that
a number of tenants expressed an interest in owning their own units,
and pointed out that these tenants will be given the first opportunity /right
to purchase their units She mentioned that these units are oriented
towards Grand Avenue
Ms Srour explained that as part of the application, a few upgrades are
being required or have been proposed, stated that the owner has
evaluated the existing parking configuration which is at the basement
level and accessed from Maryland on the west, noted that the applicant
is able to provide an increase in 11 parking spaces within the garage
and two guest spaces on grade immediately adjacent to the driveway
entrance, and explained that providing a block wall along the southerly
property line, and to the extent possible, along the easterly property line
will be beneficial to the complex and the immediate neighborhood and
will create a real separation between the residential uses and the
industrial uses She emphasized that there is no physical expansion of
use in the building itself, that everything is contained within the original
footprint of the building except for the two exterior open guest spaces
Ms Srour explained that there are two unit sizes one - bedroom units
PUBLIC HEARINGS,
NEW BUSINESS,
EA NO. 636, SUBD.
NO. 04 -02 (VTM NO.
60995) and VAR NO.
04 -01.
A request to allow the
conversion of an
existing 35 -unit
apartment complex to
condominiums and a
variance to exceed lot
coverage, to provide
less than the minimum
unit size, to provide
parking within the
front setback, and to
provide four fewer
parking spaces than
required
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with approximately 748 square feet and two- bedroom units with
approximately 1,000 square feet, she advised that the storage units will
be located above the assigned parking spaces, noted that each unit will
have two assigned parking spaces that will be permanent and run with
the land in terms of any grant deeds that are created for the Individual
units, except for two of the one - bedroom units, which will have only one
parking space
Ms Srour explained that as part of requesting that the Commission
consider and approve the exceptions to the code with regard to the lot
coverage, she Indicated that much of this relates to the topography,
which creates a need to have the exterior raised stairways and
walkways — pointing out that these would not count towards lot coverage
if they were on grade, and advised that the location of the guest parking
Is an exception, along with the size of the unit — pointing out that staff
report Indicates that this Isn't a relevant standard any longer, and stated
that she views this as a benefit to the prospective buyers
Ms Srour noted that staff report concludes that reasonable findings can
be made to support the exceptions that the applicant is seeking, she
stated that approval of the exceptions is not detrimental in any way to
the residents of this complex or to the community, and that this proposal
is consistent with the goals of the Housing Element and the overall
General Plan
Albert Marco. aoollcant/oroaerty owner
Mr Marco stated that he has two businesses that have been operating
in El Segundo Marco Fine Arts and Builders Protection Group — noting
that he has a vested interest in this community, and noted his interest in
converting this complex to affordable housing and creating pride of
ownership in the City
Responding to Commissioner Carlson's inquiry regarding the purchase
price of the units, Mr Marco expressed his belief that the units will be
sold within the $300,000 range, and stated that the tenants will be given
the first opportunity to purchase their units
Drexel Smith, 128 Maryland Street, Senior Vice - President and General
Manager of Wvle Laboratories
Mr Smith stated that he is very concerned with the limited parking in this
area, noted that Maryland Street is negatively impacted in this
immediate area, explained that Wyle's parking lot, which is located
across the street from this complex and is for the sole purpose of Wyle's
employees, is consistently being used by the local neighborhood
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residents for their parking needs, and expressed his concern that the
proposed conversion will exacerbate the parking demand in this area
He noted his understanding that the south side of this complex is
contiguous with his property, and that on the very north edge is an
access easement to the oil well and part of the flood control facility that
his company does not control He advised that this is a permanent
easement, and noted that the applicant's representative approached him
about his willingness to negotiate with parking in that area, however, he
highlighted his company's plans for future expansion with this parking
area He noted that this is a private piece of property, not a public park,
and that it is intended to be overflow parking for Wyle's employees and
future expansion of the business
Mr Smith stated that it is necessary and good planning to provide an
appropriate buffer between manufacturing activities and residential
uses, and expressed his belief that it is not good planning to place home
ownership next to manufacturing uses He stated that there's very little
residential on the south side of Grand Avenue, that most of the area in
the Smoky Hollow area, between Grand, south to El Segundo Boulevard
is all manufacturing, with only a couple places being residential He
addressed his concern that pride of ownership is partnered with people
who believe they have additional rights when living next to
manufacturing uses as opposed to those who rent, and he urged denial
of this request
Ross Vitale, resident at 910 East Grand Avenue
Mr Vitale stated that he has lived at this complex for approximately nine
years, and noted his opposition to this proposal because he was not
advised by the applicant of the anticipated purchase price and
homeowner association fees, questioning its affordability He noted that
80 to 100 Individuals will be impacted by this conversion and expressed
his disappointment in the applicant not approaching the tenants in
regard to the particulars of this proposal He advised that this proposal
has created stress among the tenants, stated that a lot of tenants have
left the complex since receiving in January the first notice for this
potential conversion He expressed his desire to reside in El Segundo
and noted that he Is intrigued by owning one of these units, questioning
if Mr Marco Is considering $300,000 in the low or high range upon
project completion
Delores Thomas, owner of the property at 304 Bungalow
Ms Thomas stated that she owns the apartment complex located at 304
Bungalow, and addressed her concern with the limited parking In this
area She stated that she has made a number of Improvements to her
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property in order to comply with the City's codes, and noted that many of
the garages in this area are not being used for the intended purpose —
questioning how this applicant plans to monitor and enforce proper
garage usage She stated that her apartment building conforms to the
required 1 '/< parking spots for each tenant at her facility and reiterated
that parking is at a premium in this area
Bill Johnson, 910 Grand Avenue tenant, Apartment No 31
Mr Johnson stated that he lives at this complex and questioned if he
would be allowed to stay in this complex as a renter of one of the
condominiums
Staff indicated that one would most likely be required to purchase a unit
in order to live there, but suggested the possibility that someone else
could purchase the condominium and rent the unit
Ms Srour reiterated that there are a number of improvements being
proposed, such as an improvement in the parking relationship of this
complex to the neighborhood and a clear delineation that will occur with
the construction of the 6 -foot high block wall on the two sides, especially
to the south She explained that given the length of time it will take to
complete this conversion, it is difficult at this time to identify the
purchase price of these units, and noted that once the applicant
receives full approval by the City, he will proactively work with the
tenants and encourage ownership — reiterating that the current tenants
will be given the right of first refusal She explained that these garages
are open and that they will not be permitted to be used for storage
outside of the storage bins
Commissioner Carlson questioned if any study had been conducted to
determine how many residents will be on site following the conversion
In response to Commissioner Carlson's inquiry, Ms Srour expressed
her belief that there should be approximately the same number of
people living on site following the conversion, and noted that the number
of parking spaces is being enhanced from 57 to 70
Mr Marco noted for Commissioner Carlson that in his experience, there
is adequate parking on site and that it is his understanding most every
tenant uses the parking facilities on site
Chairman Funk questioned if the applicant has considered combining
some of the one - bedroom units to a larger unit
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Addressing Chairman Funk's question, Mr Marco stated that that was
given some consideration, but It was soon determined that
reconstructing this older building would be too difficult and cost
prohibitive
In terms of the tenancy, Ms Srour explained that because of Its location
and configuration, this budding does not lend Itself to young families with
children, that It Is expected this complex will house young professionals,
and that the parking demand is not expected to Increase — pointing out
that It's conceivable there will be a reduction In the parking demand
given today's demographics With regard to combining some of the
units, she explained that because of the age of this building, a number
of issues would arise that would not lend Itself to an economically
feasible project She pointed out that this type of housing is limited in El
Segundo Ms Srour stated that the one - bedroom unit has some
advantage in that it more than likely will house one Individual rather than
a couple, and added that by expanding the size of the one - bedroom
units, it will encourage a higher residency and possibly more cars She
mentioned that all one - bedroom units could not be combined without
running into serious structural problems
In response to Commissioner Schutz' Inquiry regarding exterior
upgrades, Mr Marco advised that a complete landscape plan will be
proposed for the entire site
There being no further public Input, Chairman Funk closed the public
hearing
Assistant City Attorney Berger advised that Inadvertently left out of the
resolution is the actual affirmative findings for the subdivision map, and
stated that if the Commission approves this project, the resolution will
have to be modified to include these findings and be placed on the next
agenda under Consent Calendar as a ministerial action He mentioned
that in order to approve this project tonight, it would take a unanimous
vote this evening
Chairman Funk asked for clarification on the City's meeting of its goals
for the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
Planning Manager Christensen explained that the City's Regional
Housing Needs Assessment, which Is part of the Housing Element
process, currently sets forth 78 units that have to be developed during
the 5 -year time frame of the Housing Element, a net increase of units
during that timeframe — noting that the City Is approximately halfway to
that goal at this point, with two years remaining to meet that goal She
explained that It's the total number of net new housing units, and noted
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that this project Is producing a net of zero, however, any loss of units
due to combining units would be subtracted from the net Increase She
clarified that the 92 parking spaces would be required under today's
code if a new project were being built with the same number of units,
and that if this Commission were to require the applicant to combine 14
units Into 7 units, the applicant would be required in today's standards to
provide 74 parking spaces total, 56 plus 18 guests spaces
Planning Manager Christensen highlighted for Chairman Funk the area
on the drawing where the two guest parking spaces are proposed,
explained that staff believes the property line for Mr Marco's parcel
does somewhat overlap with the easement, and that prior to any
construction, that Information would be verified through the plan check
process Planning Manager Christensen advised that the applicant has
proposed to re -stripe the parking within the carports, that in the process
of doing that, It would remove the storage and the small recreation
room, and that the walkways between the spaces would be combined
with the existing parking area to be able to Increase the number of
parking spaces She advised that Condition No 8 requires the applicant
to provide storage lockers for the tenants, noted that these storage
lockers at the head of the parking stalls for each unit are raised 4 feet off
the ground for clearance, and noted that storage or any other
obstructions will not be permitted within the parking space areas
Commissioner Carlson thanked everyone for their comments and written
communications this evening, and noted his concurrence that parking is
a mayor concern in this City He expressed his belief that there will be
adequate parking at this site given the fact that the number of parking
spaces will be increased but that the number of units will stay the same
He expressed his belief that there has not been any valid argument
given this evening to lead him to believe parking will be worse following
the conversion
Chairman Funk stated that by today's standards, 92 spaces would be
required if this were a new building, noted that Grand Avenue currently
has parking problems /issues, that Wyle Laboratories has Indicated they
have parking Issues, and that neighbors on Bungalow have parking
issues She noted that parking is a big problem in El Segundo, and
stated that she does not want to see Grand Avenue turned into a street
which has only one lane each way because of continuous parking on
Grand Avenue
Commissioner Carlson questioned if anyone has a valid argument to
make that by increasing the parking spots for 35 units, the parking will
get worse
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Commissioner Carlson moved, seconded by Commissioner Schutz, to MOTION
re -open the public hearing No objection was noted
Mr Smith stated that studies do indicate there is a difference in parking
standards depending on ownership as opposed to rentals, expressed
his belief that property owners tend to use their properties more
effectively, and reiterated his concern with what he perceives as an
enormous parking problem in this immediate area He reiterated that a
significant number of residents in this area use the Wyle Laboratories lot
across the street, and noted the company's intent to use this lot once its
workload increases and the company expands He stated that the
parking is being accommodated because motorists are using other
people's property for parking and that this situation will only get worse
Mr Marco stated that he met with Mr Smith at his laboratory, and stated
that Mr Smith's first concern had to do with the problems that arise with
residential property owners versus that of renters living next to
manufacturing facilities He indicated that the CC &R's will dictate proper
use of parking
Ms Srour stated that the City recognizes there is some value in
considering conversion of older buildings, that the City recognizes the
appropriateness in looking at buildings in terms of what the
requirements were, not necessarily making the building adhere to
today's standards, and stated that the reason for this is the City
recognizes the need for a certain type of housing that isn't being built in
the community — pointing out that the economic incentive does not exist
to do that She added that the location for the guest parking is a valid
concern for Mr Smith, and advised that the project architect and
engineer have both looked at the location for the guest parking in terms
of the property line, in terms of the driveway, and stated that it's their
belief it can be provided to comply with the City's requirements in terms
of dimensions and not conflict with the access into that oil well area
Mr Vitale stated that living on the south side, facing Wyle Laboratories,
it has been his experience that residents from this complex use the
parking facilities on site, that the complex visitors park on Maryland, and
expressed his belief that the people parking on the Wyle Laboratory
property are those that live in the two other apartment buildings adjacent
to Wyle Laboratories He added that parking is not an issue on this site,
that there are several parking spaces on site that are routinely empty;
and that he concurs with the statement that the proposed parking will be
adequate for this site
Ms Thomas stated that she has made many improvements to her
apartment complex in order to comply with the City's codes, and urged
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the City to require that all code provisions be met She suggested that
staff contact the Police Department to determine who is utilizing the
parking on the street, noting that many tickets have been given
There being no further input, Chairman Funk closed the public hearing
Chairman Funk thanked staff and the applicant for all the work that went
into this process She noted that it is not feasible to reduce the size of
this building and that she would not seek adherence with today's lot
coverage requirements She addressed her concern with parking
demand, and noted her preference to see the applicant combine the
one - bedroom units, which don't meet the minimum size requirements
She expressed her belief that the 74 parking spaces can be
accommodated by looking at some additional conversion Because of
her opposition at this point in time, she questioned if this matter could be
continued to a meeting wherein four Commissioners are present
Assistant City Attorney Berger advised that Commissioner Kretzmer
would need to listen to a tape of this evening's meeting in order to
participate, and advised that there would need to be three affirmative
votes to adopt the resolution
Commissioner Carlson moved, seconded by Commissioner Schiltz, to MOTION
continue this matter to November 15, 2004 Passed 3 -0
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS,
CONTINUED
BUSINESS
For the November 15'" Planning Commission meeting, Planning REPORT FROM
Manager Christensen advised that the agenda will include the following DIRECTOR
two issues Plaza El Segundo development project and
Sepulveda /Rosecrans site rezoning, and the continuance of this
evening's item
None
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, it was the decision of the Commission to continue the PLANNING
election of a Vice - Chairman to a meeting wherein four Commissioners COMMISSIONERS'
are present COMMENTS
Commissioner Schiltz moved, seconded by Commission Carlson, to MOTION
continue election of Vice- Chairman to the next meeting
9
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Minutes, October 14, 2004 048
None
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8 45 p m to ADJOURNMENT
the meeting of October 28, 2004 Passed 3 -0
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER,
2004
1--4
eimone r , Secretary of
the Plan g Commission and
Director of Planning and
Budding Safety
City of El Segundo, California
T-,-)C-
Robin Funk, Chairman of the
Planning Commission
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Minutes, October 14, 2004
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 15, 2004
Chairman Funk called the meeting of the El Segundo Planning CALL TO ORDER
Commission to order at 7 03 p m in the Council Chamber of the City of
El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California
Commissioner Schiltz led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PLEDGE TO FLAG
PRESENT. CARLSON, FUNK, KRETZMER, SCHILTZ ROLL CALL
ABSENT NONE
Chairman Funk nominated Commissioner Carlson as the Vice - Chairman ELECTION OF VICE -
of the Planning Commission Commissioner Kretzmer seconded the CHAIRMAN
nomination
Commissioner Kretzmer moved, seconded by Commissioner Schiltz, to MOTION
elect Commissioner Carlson as the Planning Commission Vice -
Chairman There being no objection, this motion unanimously carried
None PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman Funk presented the Consent Calendar CONSENT
CALENDAR
None CALL ITEMS
FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
Vice - Chairman Carlson moved, seconded by Commissioner Schiltz, to MOTION
approve the October 14, 2004, Minutes as submitted Passed 3 -0,
Commissioner Kretzmer abstained
Two pieces of late correspondence were submitted to the Planning WRITTEN
Commission (of record) November 14, 2004, letter from Barbara COMMUNICATIONS
Briney and the November 11, 2004, letter from Brett Bowyer Planning
Manager Christensen advised that another piece of late
correspondence had just been received and that staff will be providing a
copy of that correspondence to the Commission
El Segundo Planning Commission
Minutes, November 15, 2004 0 5 0
Chairman Funk presented Item 1 -2, Environmental Assessment No 631,
Development Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan Amendment No 03-4
& 03 -5, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1
& 04 -2, and Subdivision No 03 -7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630)
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development Project Address 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard, 2021
Rosecrans Avenue (generally northeast corner of Sepulveda
Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue Applicant Mar Ventures, Inc, and the
City of El Segundo
Planning Manager Christensen provided a brief overview of this matter,
explained that because a number of items have been raised regarding
final negotiations on the Development Agreement, staff is
recommending this item be continued to another hearing, to be
determined upon polling the Commission's availability. She questioned
if the Commission would be able to meet on December 16th She added
that the Commission may wish to consider public testimony this evening
regarding this matter, and mentioned that copies of staff report and the
agenda are located in the lobby for use by the public
City Attorney Hensley noted his recommendation for the Commission to
request that the audience members hold their comments until the
December 16th meeting, but stated if they are unable to be present at
the continued meeting, they should be allowed to provide comments this
evening He stated that a full staff report will be provided at that
meeting, that the applicant will make their own presentation, and that
additional information will be included in the staff report regarding the
potential revisions to the Development Agreement and the project
entitlements
Commissioner Kretzmer advised that he would not be available to meet
on December 16th
The Commission selected December 15th as the meeting date wherein
this matter would be continued
Chairman Funk opened the public hearing
Brian Crowley, 510 California Street
Mr Crowley asked that the Development Agreement include the
requirement that a certain percentage of El Segundo residents be
provided jobs at this project site, noting that that would help to reduce
traffic, asked that the applicant beautify the site with landscaping and
that monument signs be on the corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and
PUBLIC HEARINGS,
NEW BUSINESS, EA
NO. 631, DA NO. 03-
1, GPA NO. 03-4 and
03 -5, ZC NO. 03 -2 &
03 -3, ZTA NO. 04 -1
& 04 -2, and SD NO.
03 -7 (VTTM NO.
061630)
Redesignation and
rezoning of 85.8
acres of land
from Industrial to
Commercial Use
and development of
a 425,000- square-
foot shopping
center
2 El Segundo Planning Commission
Minutes, November 15, 2004 051
Rosecrans Avenue because the site Is an Important gateway to the City
of El Segundo, he questioned why this project requires a new zoning
designation of C-4, not C -3; and he urged the City to take Into
consideration when making Its decision the long -term impacts their
decisions will have upon this City Mr Crowley noted his opposition to
Including in this agreement any donations that do not relate to the
project, such as the offer to provide funding for aquatic facilities, and he
expressed his belief that the proposed traffic mitigation of $250,000 is a
very small amount of money for the traffic impact to the area streets
Martin McCarthy, representing the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce
Mr McCarthy noted that the board of the El Segundo Chamber of
Commerce gave unanimous approval of this project, stated that the
Chamber is pleased with the owners of Plaza El Segundo agreeing to
support the local schools as well as finance some improvements to the
City's aquatic programs, and donating $250,000 over two years to the
marketing and promotion of Downtown El Segundo He urged support
of this request
Edna Freeman, 418 Loma Vista Street
Ms Freeman urged Plaza El Segundo to provide an assisted living
facility for seniors, noting that the waiting lists are long for these type of
facilities
There being no objection, Chairman Funk continued this hearing to
December 15, 2004
PUBLICHEARINGS,
Chairman Funk presented Item J -3, Environmental Assessment No CONTINUED
636, Subdivision No 04 -02 (VTM No 60995) and Variance No 04 -01 BUSINESS, EA
Address 910 East Grand Avenue Applicant and Property Owners NO. 636, SUBD NO.
Albert and Madeleine Marco 04 -02 (VTM NO.
60995) and VAR
Having not been present at the last meeting, Commissioner Kretzmer NO. 04 -01
advised that he had reviewed the videotape discussion of this matter A request for
and noted that he reviewed all related written materials conversion of an
existing 35 -unit
Commissioner Kretzmer moved, seconded by Vice - Chairman Carlson, apartment complex
to reopen the public hearing In regard to this matter Motion carried 4 -0 to condominium
use.
Albert Marco, applicant
Mr Marco stated that after evaluating Chairman Funk's concerns with
parking, he has decided to place in the CC &R's that no garage doors
will be permitted within the parking area, and he offered to combine four
3 El Segundo Planning Commission
Minutes, November 15, 2004 0 5
units Into two units in order to provide the appropriate number of parking
spaces Planning Manager Christensen stated that if the Commission
desires, conditions could be added to the resolution to reflect these
changes, but Indicated that it would require building permits for any
changes that require additional construction to merge four of the units
into two units She stated that this could either be reviewed
administratively by staff or brought back to the Commission for review of
the revised plans She clarified that in order to reduce the parking
requirements, four units would have to be merged Into two units, and
that with the reduction of two units, the total number of units would go
from 35 down to 33 dwelling units She advised that the applicant would
not need a variance for the number of parking spaces with this
reduction in units, but that the applicant would still need a variance for
the encroachment into the front setback of the two on -grade guest
parking stalls facing onto Maryland She explained that if the applicant
merges four one - bedroom units, 11 units would still not meet the
minimum size threshold
Chairman Funk thanked Mr Marco for coming forward with these
compromises, and stated that she was mostly concerned with the
request for a parking variance
Director of Planning & Building Safety Jugis stated that staff would
recommend if the Commission votes to amend the resolution, that the
resolution be returned to the next meeting for final approval
There being no further Input, Chairman Funk closed the public hearing
Commissioner Kretzmer stated that he is grateful for the applicant's
willingness to compromise, but explained that he does not see how the
increase in two parking spaces with this project will cure or address the
parking Issues that were raised by a number of people who spoke at the
previous hearing He pointed out that the applicant is within his rights to
convert these units, explained that in this particular circumstance, if this
parking variance is granted, he does not believe it would be setting a
precedent for future projects He pointed out that these different zones
bump up against each other, and that a good portion of the day Grand
Avenue Is not usable because of the street parking in this area He
stated that after thoroughly studying this project, he would support this
project as it was presented at the previous meeting, reiterating that this
is a proper use of the land, and noted that it creates units that are
probably more affordable than any other units in the City He reiterated
that he appreciates the compromise that was made if that's what Mr
Marco really wants to do He expressed his belief that this compromise
will not really help the City alleviate any parking problem and reiterated
that approval of this project will not set any kind of precedent that puts
4 El Segundo Planning Commission
Minutes, November 15, 2004
053
the Commission in a compromise position with regard to future projects
He stated that the City's resources would be better spent in coming up
with other solutions to the traffic problems in this area
Chairman Funk noted her strong support for Mr Marco's willingness not
to place doors on the parking stalls
Commissioner Kretzmer stated that he agrees with not placing any
doors on the garage areas
Chairman Funk expressed her support for combining the smaller units,
thus deleting the need for a parking variance, and stated that she does
not want it on record that this body was the one that granted the parking
variance She reiterated her appreciation of the applicant's offer to
compromise Highlighting the industrial neighbor's concerns with the
close proximity of housing, she suggested that there be some type of
disclosure requirement upon the sale of these units, believing that this
will alleviate Wyle Laboratories' concern She suggested possibly
placing this information in the CC &R's
Speaking from a legal perspective, Vice - Chairman Carlson expressed
his belief that any actionable nuisance situation on a nearby industrial
property can't be resolved by the CC &R's
Chairman Funk expressed her belief that acknowledgement of the
adjacent industrial area should be disclosed upon purchase of these
units
Commissioner Kretzmer expressed his belief that disclosure is already
required for brokers and realtors upon the sale of real property He
expressed some concern that placing this disclosure in the CC &R's may
have a negative impact upon on the sale of a unit He agreed that Wyle
Laboratories does have a legitimate problem with parking, but
expressed his belief that it may not be coming from this apartment
complex He encouraged the City to respond to Wyle's parking
problem
Vice- Chairman Carlson explained that he was prepared to approve this
request as presented at the last meeting, noted his concern with not
approving projects that are permitted and fall within the guidelines,
pointed out that this project creates a 13 -space parking improvement,
and expressed his pleasure that this project will be providing more
affordable housing than what is currently available in this City He noted
his preference that this body vote on the original proposal
Chairman Funk stated that it is within the purview of this body to come
5 El Segundo Planning Commission 054
Minutes, November 15, 2004
up with conditions for the betterment of the City, and stated that as long
as the applicant Is willing to Improve the parking situation which does
not require a variance, she would be in support of that compromise
Vice- Chairman Carlson moved, seconded by Commissioner Kretzmer, MOTION
to approve Resolution No 2576 as originally presented, with the
amendment that there will be no enclosed parking in the parking area
Motion carried 3 -1, with Chairman Funk in opposition
Director Jurps thanked the Commission for the warm reception this REPORT FROM
evening, noting that he Is looking forward to serving the Planning DIRECTOR
Commission.
On behalf of the Commission, Chairman Funk congratulated Director
Jugis on his new position
Planning Manager Christensen stated that the next regularly scheduled
meeting will be December 9, 2004; and stated that the special meeting
for the Plaza El Segundo matter will take place on December 15th
None
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Schutz advised that because his escrow will not be PLANNING
closing until the end of February, he will be available until a replacement COMMISSIONERS'
is found up to that time COMMENTS
Commissioner Kretzmer welcomed Director Jurjis, and noted his
apology for not being present at the last meeting, explaining that his
computer crashed at a very critical moment and that there was no way
to leave or get In touch with staff He wished everyone a happy
Thanksgiving.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 8 00 ADJOURNMENT
p m to December 9, 2004
El Segundo Planning Commission
Minutes, November 15, 2004 055
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
2004
Seimone Ju0 ecretary of
the Planning Commission
and Director of Planning,
& Building Safety
Robin Funk, Chairman of
the Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
El Segundo Planning Commission
Minutes, November 15, 2004 056
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MAPS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE March 1, 2005
AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION.
Consideration and possible action regarding (1) the redeslgnation and rezoning of
approximately 85 8 acres of property within the City of El Segundo located on the Northeast
corner of Rosecrans and Sepulveda Boulevards currently designated for industrial uses to a
new Commercial Center (C-4) classification ( "Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning "), (2)
approval of land use entitlements, Including a development agreement, for a proposed
shopping center development project located on 43 3 acres within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning area ( "Plaza El Segundo project'), and (3) the adoption of an Environmental
Impact Report ( "EIR ") pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") for the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and the Plaza El
Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Discussion,
2) Adopt a Resolution approving Environmental Assessment No 631 (EIR) and General
Plan Amendment Nos 03-4 and 03 -5 for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and the Plaza El Segundo Development
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative,
3) Introduction of Ordinance for Zone Change Nos 03 -2 and 03 -3 and Zone Text
Amendment No 04 -1 for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Reduced Development Traffic
Generation Alternative, and Development Agreement No 03 -1 and Subdivision No 03-
7 for the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative,
4) Schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance on March 15, 2005, and /or,
5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item
BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION:
On February 15, 2005, the City Council held a public hearing and directed staff to prepare a
Resolution and Ordinance for Council consideration to adopt the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development
(Continued on next page )
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
A Resolution No _(Including Findings /SOC, Conditions, and other attachments)
B Ordinance No _(including Zoning Map, Development Agreement, and Conditions)
C Letters received after distribution of Final EIR
D Appendices Q and R of the Final EIR
FISCAL IMPACT
Operating Budget,
N/A
Amount Requested
N/A
Account Number.
N/A
Project Phase-
N/A
Appropriation Required. Yes X No
Sei mone Jurjis, erector of Planning and Building Safety/Acting Safety/Acting City Engineer
(r
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STAFF REPORT March 1, 2005
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
Page 2
Staff has revised the draft Resolution and Ordinance, along with the accompanying
attachments, to reflect the Council's direction to consider adoption of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El
Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative These "program level" and
"project level" alternatives, respectively, studied in Draft EIR would reduce the potential
traffic generation from the proposed project
The majority of the changes to the entitlement documents are to facts and findings to
reflect the specific mix of uses in Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative Additional revisions are intended to reflect revisions to the required
mitigation measures and the reduction in vehicle trips associated with the Plaza El
Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Mitigation Measures L -2,
L -6, L -14 and L -16 that were required for the proposed project in the Final EIR are no
longer required due to the mix of uses /reduced traffic generation in the Plaza El Segundo
Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative.
Mitigation Measures L -6 and L -16 refer to a new traffic signal at the Rosecrans
Avenue /Continental Boulevard intersection that is not required under the Reduced
Alternative
Mitigation Measures L -2 and L -14 requiring a fair share contribution fortraffic improvement
at the El Segundo Boulevard /Aviation Boulevard intersection are also no longer required
under the Reduced Alternative. The elimination of these two mitigation measures was not
discussed at the February 15, 2004 City Council public hearing
Mitigation Measure L -15 has been revised to eliminate the requirement for the triple
westbound left -turn lanes at the Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue intersection for
the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative A westbound
right -turn lane would still be required at this intersection. It is important to note that the
Final EIR does conclude that the triple left -turn lanes would still be needed at this
intersection for the balance of the development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning, Consequently, Mitigation Measure L -4 remains in the Final EIR, which requires
the triple left -turn lanes at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue for
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative When a
project specific analysis is done with respect to this area in the future, this issue will be
potentially reanalyzed based upon conditions existing at such time
Staff has made revisions in the following documents to reflect the Council's direction to
prepare documents for adopting the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative
Final EIR
• Appendix Q has been added to the Final EIR to include additional minor corrections to
the EIR
• Appendix R has been added to the Final EIR to summarize and clarify the traffic
067
STAFF REPORT March 1, 2005
Page 3
impacts and mitigation measures for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternatives
Draft Resolution
• The Draft Resolution (Exhibit A) has been revised to include facts and findings related
to the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
CEQA Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit A to Resolution)
• Additional findings have been added stating that there would be no potential
physical impacts of the proposed project on downtown El Segundo
• References to Mitigation Measures L -2, L -6, L -14 and L -16, which are no longer
required, were eliminated Mitigation Measure L -15 was revised
• Section V has been revised to indicate that the findings cover the letters received
from the City of Manhattan Beach and Caltrans after the Final ElRwas distributed
on February 3, 2005 These letters are included as Exhibit C to this Staff Report
• Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) (Exhibit B to Resolution)
o The MMRP has been revised to delete Mitigation Measures L -2, L -6, L -14, and L-
16, which are not required for the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative. Mitigation Measure L -15 was revised.
Conditions of Approval (Exhibit F to Resolution)
• Condition No 1 has been modified to reflect that all mitigation measures
associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative are incorporated by reference
• As requested by Council, staff has revised Condition No 10 to provide for City
Council review and approval of the monument sign at the entrance to the City that
will be incorporated into the project
• Condition No 29 has bee revised to reflect that the Plaza El Segundo
Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative establishes the maximum
traffic generation for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project
• Condition No 30 has been revised to reflect the reduced trip cap that would be
associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative This represents an approximately 13% reduction for the Plaza El
Segundo portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning area The maximum
number of trips permitted in the overall Site Rezoning has been reduced to reflect
the percentage reduction in the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project
Ordinance
• The Draft Ordinance (Exhibit B) has been revised to include facts and findings related
to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
Development Agreement (Exhibit A to Ordinance)
• The Development Agreement has been revised to reflect that the Plaza El
Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative is the project that
has been approved
• After further discussions with the applicant, staff has prepared revisions to Section
6 9 of the Development Agreement which addresses the applicant's rights to enter
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STAFF REPORT March 1, 2005
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into third -party agreements
o Section 6 9 has been revised to reflect the applicant's desire to be able to prohibit
uses which would require remediatlon of the sod conditions for more sensitive
uses Instead of a commercial level Such uses include residential, health care,
child care, and schools Section 6 9 would now also allow the applicant to restrict
the use of ground water beneath the site for human consumption, Irrigation, or
other purposes that might bring groundwater Into contact with humans Finally,
Section 6 9 has been amended to allow the Developer to prohibit the following
uses, which are not necessarily permitted uses in any event, that future owners or
tenants may find undesirable bowling alleys, arcades, skating rinks, billiard
rooms, carnivals or circuses, the sale of used goods or materials, dance halls,
bars (not Including bars that are ancillary uses to another permitted use), funeral
parlors, the sale of paraphernalia for use with illegal drugs, automobile services
(Including but not limited to service stations), automobile sales, liquidation sales
(except court ordered sales) veterinary services (except as ancillary use to a pet
store), tattoo parlors and pawn shops
Conditions of Approval (Exhibit F to Ordinance)
o The revised conditions of approval discussed above are also Incorporated Into the
Ordinance by reference
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No approving
Environmental Assessment No 631 and General Plan Amendment No 03 -4 & 03 -5 forthe
proposed project for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
Staff also recommends that the Council Introduce an Ordinance to approve Development
Agreement No. 03 -1, Zone Change No. 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1, and
Subdivision No 03 -7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630) for the Plaza El Segundo
Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Staff will return to City Council on
March 15, 2005 for a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance
P \Planning & Building Safety\Prolects \626 - 650 \Ea -631 \Council Agenda Packet \3 -1 -05 heanng \Ea -631 ais 3 -1 -05 doc
06')
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TO CERTIFY
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SUBMITTED BY MAR
VENTURES, INC. AND THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 631 AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 03-4 & 03 -6, FOR THE SEPULVEDA/ROSECRANS
SITE REZONING AND PLAZA EL SEGUNDO DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT (REDUCED TRAFFIC GENERATION ALTERNATIVES).
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows
SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares that
A On November 17, 2003, Mar Ventures, Inc filed an application for an
Environmental Assessment (EA -631), General Plan Amendment (GPA
No 03 -4), Zone Change (ZC No 03 -2) and Subdivision (SUB 03 -7,
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630) to redesignate and rezone an
approximately 54 9 -acre property at the northeast corner of Sepulveda
Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue On June 28, 2004 and July 26, 2004,
Mar Ventures, Inc filed additional applications requesting a Zone Text
Amendment (ZTA No 04 -2) and Development Agreement (DA No 03 -1).
If these matters are approved, the applicant proposes to develop a
425,000 square foot shopping center, known as Plaza El Segundo,
B On November 13, 2003, the City of El Segundo filed an application for a
General Plan Amendment (GPA No 03 -5) and Zone Change (ZC No 03-
3) to redesignate and rezoning an approximately 30 -acre property at the
northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue from
Heavy Industrial (M -2) to Commercial Center (C-4). On April 26, 2004, the
City of El Segundo filed an application requesting a Zone Text
Amendment (ZTA No 04 -1) to amend the El Segundo Municipal Code,
C The applications from Mar Ventures, Inc and the City of El Segundo were
reviewed by the City's Planning and Budding Safety Department for, in
part, consistency with the General Plan and 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 "),
E An Initial Study was prepared pursuant to the requirements of CEQA The
Initial Study demonstrated that the project could cause significant
environmental impacts Accordingly, a Draft Program /Project
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Environmental Impact Report ( "DEIR ") was prepared and circulated for
public review and comment between October 5, 2004 and November 19,
2004,
F The Planning and Building Safety Department completed its review and
scheduled a special public hearing regarding the application before the
Planning Commission for November 15, 2004,
G On November 15, 2004 the Commission held a special public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications
including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by
City Staff, public testimony, and representatives of Mar Ventures, Inc , and
continued the public hearing to December 15, 2004,
H On December 15, 2004, the Planning Commission held the continued
public hearing and adopted Resolution No 2575 recommending City
Council approval of Environmental Assessment No 631, Development
Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan Amendment No 03-4 & 03 -5, Zone
Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1, and
Subdivision No 03 -7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630),
On February 15, 2005 the City Council held a public hearing and
considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony and
Mar Ventures, Inc, and,
J This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and
evidence presented to the Council at its February 15, 2005 hearing
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 approximately 110 -acre irregularly shaped subject property is located
in the southern portion of the City of El Segundo The site is comprised of
13 separate parcels of varying sizes, ranging from 1 8 acres to 29 2 acres
The entire subject property is roughly bounded by Hughes Way to the
north, Douglas Street to the east, Rosecrans Avenue to the south, and
Sepulveda Boulevard to the west
B The majority of the site was historically devoted to industrial chemical
manufacturing facilities Honeywell International, Inc and General
Chemical, and their predecessors in interest, had operational facilities on
the site until 2003 At that time the facilities were closed and demolished
for resale and reuse Remediation activities for on -site sod contamination
has also commenced on the Honeywell International property
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C A 7 -acre portion of the site along Rosecrans Avenue is currently used by
Air Products Inc for the production of industrial gases Air Products also
owns an 8 9 -acre vacant parcel of land in the interior of the project site
D Other current uses of the project site include a lumber yard operated by
Learned Lumber on land leased from the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at the east end of the project
site Foundation remains from a brass foundry budding are located in the
north east end of the project site on a portion of an 11 -acre property
owned by H Kramer & Company Additionally, the elevated Metro Green
Line light rail traverses the property in a north -south alignment near the
east end of the project site
E The proposed redesignation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning would change the General Plan land use designation of
approximately 85 8 gross acres of the 110 -acre subject property to a new
Commercial Center designation and rezone the area to a new Commercial
Center (C -4) Zone
F As applied to the whole of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, the
proposed Commercial Center land use designation and C -4 zoning would
permit up to 850,000 square feet of commercial shopping center
development within approximately 85 8 -acre site The proposed FAR for
the Commercial Center land use designation is 0 275 1
G The existing lumber distribution use (Learned Lumber) that is presently
located within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would also retain
its current Light Industrial (M -1) zoning classification The land on which
the lumber yard sits is expected to be reconfigured in the future to
accommodate the realignment of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
railroad tracks It is anticipated that the size of the lumber yard will remain
comparable to today
H As part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning the Air Products facility
may also relocate to a new smaller facility on the portion of the project site
that will remain zoned Heavy Industrial (M -2)
The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project anticipates possible
expansion of an existing recreational vehicle (RV) storage facility located
on H Kramer & Company property within the boundaries of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project area
J The applicants are not requesting entitlements for 66 7 gross acres that
are part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but not included with
the proposed Plaza El Segundo development The Program DEIR
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identifies the additional environmental evaluation required for developing
those 66 7 acres
K The proposed Plaza El Segundo would be constructed on approximately
43 3 gross acres within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and
would implement the new C-4 zoning on that portion of the site The
proposed Plaza El Segundo would be located on approximately 37 3
gross acres located north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and
approximately 4 7 gross acres located immediately at the northeast corner
of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue
L The proposed Plaza El Segundo project is a shopping center of up to
425,000 square feet The shopping center would contain large retail
stores, specialty retail, and other uses which could include a spa, and a
variety of sit -down restaurants and limited fast food restaurants. The
types of retail tenant categories could include a Whole Foods grocery
store, home improvement, department store, electronics and appliances,
home furnishings, pet supply, books, soft goods and sporting goods
M The proposed shopping center would consist of several one- and two -
story buildings with a maximum height of 65 feet All development within
the proposed Plaza El Segundo would conform to the C -4 development
standards
N The proposed FAR for this development would be 0 2756 1 based on
425,000 square feet of development on 38 1 net acres The proposed
subdivision of the Plaza El Segundo site would include 20 parcels These
parcels would range from 0 5 to 5 5 acres in size As a result, FARs on
individual parcels may range from approximately 0 00 1 to 0 49 1
O Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative, the standards of the proposed C-4 zone would be
modified to limit the mix of land uses permitted within the 70 8 net acre
portion of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that would
be redesignated in the General Plan for Commercial Center use and
rezoned to Commercial Center (C -4) in order to reduce total traffic
generation from the Site Total permitted square footage within the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain the same
(850,000 total square feet), but the mix of uses would be limited to the
following 590,000 square feet of shopping center, 185,000 square feet of
large scale retail, 50,000 square feet of grocery store, 10,000 square feet
of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet of sit -down restaurants
Total traffic generation under this alternative would be reduced by
approximately 11 7% in the p m peak hour and approximately 8 8% on a
daily basis All other components of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning, including the construction of new roadways, relocation of
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railroad rights -of -way, and stormwater retention basin would remain the
same as the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning under this
alternative
P Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the
Plaza El Segundo Development site boundaries and total proposed
square footage would remain the same (425,000 square feet), but the mix
of uses within the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be
modified to result in an approximately 17% reduction in p m peak hour
traffic generation and an approximately 13% reduction in daily traffic
generation The mix of uses that would be contained within the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development under the Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative would include- 165,000 square feet of shopping center,
185,000 square feet of large scale retail, a 50,000 square -foot grocery
store, 10,000 square feet of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet
of sit -down restaurants The proposed land uses and density would be
within the requirements of the proposed C -4 zone All other components
of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, including the
construction of new roadways (Park Place east of Sepulveda Boulevard
and Allied Way within the Plaza El Segundo Development site) and storm
water retention basin would remain the same as the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development under this alternative
Q The proposed C -4 Zone would provide for the transfer of density rights
within the development area to insure that the overall density of the site is
consistent with the C -4 Zoning Any donor parcels for FAR purposes will
have covenants recorded stating the maximum FAR permitted on the
parcel
R The full buildout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning includes an
extension of Park Place (a four -lane east -west street) from its current
terminus at Nash Street that would connect to Sepulveda Boulevard The
roadway extension would include a signalized intersection at Sepulveda
Boulevard south of Hughes Way The roadway would also include a grade
separation structure to allow the roadway to pass beneath the Union
Pacific Railroad and realigned Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
tracks that bisect the project site
S Primary ingress and egress to the proposed Plaza El Segundo would be
provided from Sepulveda Boulevard via a new traffic signal halfway
between Hughes Way and Rosecrans Avenue The eastern leg of this
intersection will be served by the new east -west Park Place roadway
extension, constructed to El Segundo roadway standards consistent with
the adopted Circulation Element
T A second new roadway extension would be constructed to roadway
standards consistent with the Circulation Element of the City's General
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Plan in a north -south alignment to connect the new segment of Park Place
to Hughes Way via Allied Way, which presently terminates at the northern
boundary of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
U The Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
is proposed to be constructed as one phase Construction is expected to
commence in 2005 and to be completed in 2007
V An interim on -site stormwater retention pond would be constructed within
the proposed Plaza El Segundo site to retain storm water runoff Portions
of an existing 42 -inch reclaimed water line that crosses the site from north
to south approximately 5 to 7 feet below the existing ground surface may
be relocated The proposed Plaza El Segundo would connect into the
existing water and sewer lines
W Parking for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda/ Rosecrans
Site Rezoning is proposed to be located in surface parking lots that will
surround the proposed shopping center buildings Based on a total of
425,000 square feet, including 400,000 square feet of commercial /retail
space and 25,000 square feet of restaurant floor area in the Plaza El
Segundo development as described in the Environmental Impact Report,
1,363 parking spaces are required The developer proposes to provide
2,164 parking spaces, which exceeds the City's parking requirements
SECTION 3 Environmental Assessment The City Council makes the following
environmental findings
A The Draft EIR was completed in compliance with CEQA, Guidelines §
15090 A Program /Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was
prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of CEQA A Notice
of Preparation of the Draft EIR was prepared and circulated for public
review from November 26, 2003 to December 26, 2003 A Revised Notice
of Preparation was also prepared and circulated for public review from
March 25, 2004 to April 30, 2004 The public review and comment period
for the Draft EIR began on October 5, 2004 and ended on November 19,
2004 A Notice of Completion was filed with the State Clearinghouse on
October 5, 2004,
B The City received twenty -two comment letters on the DEIR from public
agencies, groups and individuals,
C A Final Environmental Impact Report ( "FEIR ") was prepared, which
includes the DEIR, comments regarding the DEIR and written responses
to such comments, a summary of changes to the DEIR, and all technical
appendices,
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D The FEIR for the proposed Project, entitled "Report Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development Final Environmental
Impact Report", prepared by Christopher A Joseph and Associates under
contract to the City and under the supervision of the City Planning and
Budding Safety Department on January 7, 2005 (State Clearinghouse No
2003121037), is incorporated by reference,
E The City, acting as lead agency, has reviewed and edited as necessary
the Draft EIR and the Final EIR to reflect its own independent judgment to
the extent of its ability, including reliance on City technical personnel from
other departments as well as professional consultants retained by the City
in order to provide technical advice an assistance in evaluating
environmental impacts associated with the Project,
F Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 210821(c)(3), the City Council
independently reviewed and analyzed the FEIR Based upon that review
and analysis, and recommendations made by the City's Planning Agency
as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No 2575, the City Council
finds the FEIR is an accurate and complete statement of the potential
environmental impacts resulting from the Project The FEIR reflects the
City's independent judgment as lead agency,
G Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15091, any changes or alterations
required for the Project, or incorporated into the Project, which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect are identified for
the FEIR Any potential changes or alterations that may be made to the
proposed mitigation measures are addressed and analyzed in the FEIR,
H The DEIR and FEIR were made available for public review and comment
in the time and manner prescribed by CEQA,
The FEIR generally concluded that, with mitigation, the Project would not
have a significant, adverse effect on the environment Those mitigation
measures are desirable and feasible,
J The FEIR also identified three project- related environmental impacts that
cannot be mitigated
i Traffic impacts at several intersections,
u Operational and temporary construction related air quality
impacts, and
ui Temporary construction related noise impacts
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K The FEIR also identified three cumulative environmental impacts that
cannot be mitigated
i. Solid waste impacts,
u Population and housing impacts, and
ni Regional traffic impacts
L Based upon a review of all relevant matters in the record, the City Council
finds that the proposed construction of planned roadway and intersection
improvements will improve the overall circulation system of the City and
reduce long -term air quality impacts Therefore, the temporary
construction impacts are offset by the long -term benefits,
M In accordance with § 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the record on which
the City Council's findings are based is located at the Planning and
Building Safety Department, City of El Segundo, 350 Main Street, El
Segundo, California 90245 The custodian of records is the Director of
Planning and Budding Safety,
N There is no evidence that the project will have the potential for an adverse
effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends,
because the project is in a built -out urban environment,
O The City reviewed the FEIR for the project and considered the public
record on the project, including, without limitation, the following
1 Staff reports prepared by the Planning and Budding Safety Department
and the DEIR and FEIR prepared by Christopher A Joseph &
Associates for the City,
2 Staff presentations at public hearings and meetings,
3 All applicable regulations and codes,
4 Public comments, both written and oral, received and /or submitted at
or prior to the public hearings and meetings, supporting or opposing
the proposed project, and,
5 All related documents received and /or submitted at or before the public
hearings;
P Because of the facts identified in this Resolution, specifically the creation
of significant unavoidable environmental impacts as described above, the
FEIR found that a Statement of Overriding Considerations would be
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required in order for the protect to be approved
SECTION 4 General Plan The proposed project conforms with the City's General
Plan as follows
A The General Plan contains a number of relevant Goals, Objectives, and
Policies in the Economic Development Element The goal of Objective
ED1 -1 is building "support and cooperation among the City of El Segundo
and its businesses and residential communities for the mutual benefits
derived from the maintenance and expansion of El Segundo's economic
base " The benefits of the development will be shared and supported by
all constituencies in the City The development will provide significant
fiscal benefit to the City by generating additional business license and
sales tax revenue for the City's General Fund
B According to Policy ED1 -1 2, long -run efforts for economic development
should focus on "diversification of El Segundo's economic base in order to
meet quality of life goals " The project will add to the diversification of the
economic base in the City by providing for a new larger format retail uses
that do not currently exist in the City Therefore, these uses will meet
quality of life goals by benefiting the residential and business communities
with more diverse retail uses not currently available in the City
C Objective ED1 -2 also directs diversification of the economic base `on
targeted industries that meet the City's criteria for job creation, growth
potential, fiscal impact and fit with local resources " The City's Economic
Development Advisory Council (EDAC) prepared a list of targeted
industries, which was approved by the City Council These industries are
eligible for certain financial incentives because they meet the criteria
described in Objective ED1 -2 The retail and restaurant uses would be on
the list of targeted industries that the City is recruiting in order to meet its
diversification efforts Therefore, the proposed project does meet the
diversification criteria established in the General Plan, by the EDAC, and
the City Council
D Due to the City's tax structure, a significant portion of the fiscal benefit
derived from most proposed development would be attributed to the
number of employees in a new development The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning is proposed to generate approximately 1,904 full time jobs
in El Segundo when fully developed Of these, approximately 952 jobs
would be more immediately generated by the development of the Plaza El
Segundo portion of the development Currently there is virtually no
permanent employment on the Plaza El Segundo site and limited
employment on the Air Products and Learned Lumber sites Therefore, the
project meets the lob creation Objective (ED1 -2) in the General Plan
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E Policies ED1 -2 1 and ED1 -2 2, both seek to promote land uses, which
improve the City's retail and commercial tax base The stated purpose of
the Commercial Center Land Use Designation is to provide for retail and
other commercial services which provide a fiscal benefit to the City The
Fiscal Impact Analysis for the Plaza El Segundo development concluded
that the project could generate an estimated annual net fiscal benefit
(project revenue versus City costs) ranging from approximately
$1,082,049 to $1,611,424 in the first year operation rising to a range of
$1,307,922 to $1,958,987 in the eighth year of operation
F The proposed project meets the City's policy of seeking balance between
enhanced economic development and available resources and
infrastructure capacity (Policies ED1 -2 3 and LU7 -1 2) As adequate
resources are currently available within the City to serve the proposed
project or will be developed as part of the project, as supported by the
Draft EIR, a substantial new commitment of resources or infrastructure is
not required The project also proposes several roadway improvements to
ensure that the project would not overburden the existing roadway
infrastructure Based on this, the proposed project is consistent with Policy
ED1 -2 3
G Implementation of the proposed project will meet relevant goals and
policies with regard to the Land Use Element The project will help the tax
base through the development of new commercial uses without adversely
affecting the viability of downtown (Goal LU4) The types of products and
services expected to be provided for the most part are not already
available in El Segundo The Plaza El Segundo portion of the
development is likely to include electronics goods, a department store,
home furnishings, pet supplies and other merchandise in stores which due
to their size will be able to provide a different range of products than the
smaller stores in downtown
H Objective LU4 -1 encourages high quality retail facilities in proximity to
major employment centers The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is
immediately adjacent to the 2,000,000 square -foot Continental Park office
development, the 2,000,000 square -foot Raytheon campus and other
office buildings along the Rosecrans Avenue commercial corridor The
proposed project will provide additional services to these employment
centers
The project will be conditioned to require maintenance and permanent
upkeep on all the landscaping developed in conjunction with the project as
required by Policy LU4 -1 1
J Any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
required to meet all health and safety and environmental regulations and
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would be built to meet all current seismic safety standards, as overseen by
the City of El Segundo's Building Safety Division The appropriate
regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(LARWQCB) would be required to approve remediation of the existing soil
and water contamination on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
(Policy LU4 -1 2 and Policy LU4 -1 4)
K The redesignation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would allow for the productive reuse of an area that was previously
and is currently utilized, on a limited basis, for chemical manufacturing and
industrial uses Any proposed development would comply with all the
zoning regulations and development standards for the C-4 Zone (Policy
LU4 -2 1)
L Although the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is not located within a
quarter -mile of a Green Line Station, two are located within relatively close
proximity The Douglas /Rosecrans Station is located approximately 0 4
miles east and El Segundo /Nash Station is located approximately 0 5
miles north (Policy LU4-4 4) which will help encourage transit ridership to
the project
M The redesignation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would allow for the development for a blighted former
industrial /chemical use area into a new shopping /retail opportunity for the
surrounding area This redevelopment would occur through the combined
efforts of the City of El Segundo and private applicants and would conform
to the new C -4 development standards (Objective LU5 -3)
N The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is only partially served by water
and sewer lines Additional facilities will be installed as development is
approved on a project by project basis (Policy LU7 -1 2).
O As development on the site is approved, stormwater retention basin(s)
would be required to contain the stormwater runoff The size of these
basin(s) would depend on the size of the individual developments and
would be determined through completing a hydrology study (Policy LU7 -
1 4)
P All new on -site utilities required for development(s) on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site will be placed underground with the
construction of the individual project (Policy LU7 -2.3)
Q Landscaping, in compliance with the development standards for the
Commercial Center (C -4) Zone, would be required for any development on
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (Policy 7 -2 5)
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R The proposed project will be required to have strategic safety plans and a
fire life safety plan in place (Policy LU 7 -1 1 and Policy LU 7 -1 2) All on-
site utilities will be placed underground (Policy LU7 -2.3)
S The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will include the construction of
two new roadways that are included in the 2004 Circulation Element
update Master Plan of Streets The extension of Park Place and Allied
Way will be built to the standards contained in the General Plan (Policy
C1 -1 2, Policy C1 -1 4, and Policy C1 -1 11)
T Access to development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
be provided from Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue
Additional access will be provided from Allied Way and potentially from a
road connecting Sepulveda Boulevard with Nash Street via Park Place
This would allow emergency vehicle access to the site from all four sides
of the subject property (Policy C1 -1 10)
U Any new roadway links proposed for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would be constructed in accordance with the City of El Segundo
roadway standards (Policy C1 -1 10 and Policy C1 -1 11)
V The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will include the widening of
Sepulveda Boulevard on the east side of the street to provide acceleration
and deceleration lanes to serve the project The developer will dedicate
property for the lane widening (Policy C1 -1 14)
W The Traffic Study for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Development was conducted in June 2004 This
traffic study analyzed the potential traffic related impacts associated with
the full buddout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the new
C -4 Zone and recommended mitigation measures as required by Policy
C1 -1 14
X The names of Park Place and Allied Way will be retained for the
extensions of the two streets ensuring uniformity of street naming on a
continuous roadway link (Policy C1 -1 18)
Y Future development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
include landscaping, internal walkways and other amenities (e g ,
pedestrian benches, gathering places, etc) which would facilitate
pedestrian movements and ensure that any future uses were accessible
and visitor friendly (Policy C2 -1 3)
Z Future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
incorporate sidewalks along project boundaries and any new roadways
(Policy C2 -1 4)
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AA The Plaza El Segundo development will have sidewalks around the
perimeter and other internal pedestrian walkways with linkages to
surrounding properties and public transit stops (Policies C2 -1 3, C2 -1 6,
and C2 -3 3)
BB While future development projects on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site, other than the Plaza El Segundo Development, are currently
unknown, most projects of this type provide on -site amenities such as
internal bicycle lanes or pathways that lead to the adjacent roadway
system, bicycle racks or lockers that are distributed throughout the site
and on -site shower facilities and clothes lockers for employees It is
therefore, assumed that future developments on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would provide these types of
amenities (Policy C2 -2 2) The Plaza El Segundo development will be
required to provide bicycle racks and /or bicycle lockers that are distributed
throughout the site
CC The proposed project will adhere to any applicable regulations regarding
preferential parking areas or promotion of ride share (Policy C2 -5 1) The
proposed project will provide sufficient on -site parking and loading (Policy
C3 -2 1 and C1 -3 2) as required by the El Segundo Municipal Code
DD Parking would be provided on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site in
accordance with the City of El Segundo's parking requirements for the
Commercial Center (C -4) Zone (Policy C3 -2.1).
EE Policy C3 -1 1 requires all project- related transportation impacts to be
mitigated, where feasible, by the developer The traffic impact study
identified a number of intersections in the City that would require
mitigation and identified mitigation measures to address the traffic
impacts However, because two of the proposed mitigation measures are
infeasible due to right -of -way constraints, not all traffic impacts can be
mitigated to an insignificant level In order for the City Council to approve
the project with significant impacts, the City Council must adopt a
Statement of Overriding Considerations finding that there are positive
aspects of the protect, that when taken as a whole, outweigh the
unavoidable negative environmental impacts
FF Implementation of the proposed protect will meet the policies of the City's
Open Space and Recreation Element as the Development Agreement
includes a contribution by the developer to the City to assist the City in
developing and improving the recreational aquatics facilities in the City
This would help potentially expand the recreational opportunities for
residents and employees in the City (Goal OS1, Objective OS1 -1, and
Objective OS1 -3)
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GG The construction of plumbing to accommodate the use of reclaimed water
for irrigation systems, when available, and the application of the City's
Water Conservation in Landscape regulations (Title 10- Chapter 2 of the
ESMC), as required by mitigation measures M 2 -4, M2 5, M2 6, M 2 -10,
M2 -13, and M2 -16 and Condition of Approval No 8, would be consistent
with and further Policies CN2 -5, CN2 -7, CN2 -12
HH All development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, including the
Plaza El Segundo development, would be required to include a
comprehensive and coherent design for the development, including
landscaping and amenities, in order to improve the existing aesthetic
appearance of the site (Policy CN2 -7)
II All development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, including the
Plaza El Segundo development, would be required to include facilities
capable of holding stormwater runoff resulting from the development
Additionally, reclaimed water would be used to the extent possible in the
irrigation of the landscaping (Policy CN2 -11)
JJ All development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
required to utilize reclaimed water for landscaping to the extent feasible
(Policy CN2 -12)
KK The project would provide a comprehensive and coordinated design of the
entire project site, including landscape amenities to substantially improve
the aesthetic appearance of the site and the surrounding area as
encouraged by Policy CN5 -6
LL The project has identified and is currently under Los Angeles Regional
Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) orders to remediate sod and
ground water contamination as contemplated by Goal CN3 and Policy
CN3 -2 to protect groundwater from contamination
MM The implementation of transportation demand management programs, as
required by Mitigation Measure L -8 (bike, rndeshare matching, and transit
options), and as required by Chapters 15 -16 and 15 -17 of the El Segundo
Municipal Code will demonstrate compliance with air quality objectives to
encourage alternative commuting strategies (AQ1 -1), reduce vehicle trips
(AQ3 -1 1, AQ3 -1 2), and promote non - motorized transportation (AQ4 -1 1)
NN Approximately $250,000 in Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees based upon
current applicable fees (and potentially additional fees if the City amends
its current Traffic Mitigation Fees) and over $5,000,000 in costs for off -site
traffic mitigation measures must be paid to the City to offset development
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impacts (AQ5 -12) related to the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development project
00 The project will implement a number of traffic improvements, as required
by mitigation measures L -1, L -3, L-4, L -5, L -7, L -8, L -9, L -10, L -11, L -13,
L -15, L -17, L -18 and L -19 which will improve traffic flow (Policy AQ 7 -1 1,
AQ 7 -2 1)
PP Mitigation measure M 5 -1 provides that the proposed project will
incorporate energy conservation devices (i e , motion - sensitive light
activation switches, etc ) consistent with City (Policy AQ12 -1 2)
QQ Implementation of the proposed project, subject to mitigation measures I-
1, 1 -2, 1 -3, 1 -4, and 1 -5 which address construction hours, equipment
mufflers, construction equipment staging, and noise barriers, will be
consistent with relevant policies of the City's Noise Element (Policies N1-
2 1, N1 -2 1B, N1 -2 1C, N1 -3 1, N1 -3 5, and Program N1 -2 1A)
RR The development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site will end
eighty years of industrial use by several companies which will significantly
reduce the quantity of many hazardous materials that have been handled
on the site (Objective PS3 -1)
SS The developer will remediate soil and groundwater contamination under
the authority of the LARWQCB (Policy PS4 -1 1)
TT Public Safety Element Policy PS6 -1 2 to continue efforts to reduce fire
hazards would be furthered by preparation of fire life safety plans
(mitigation measures K1 -2, K1 -5, K 1 -7, and K -1 10) and the reduction of
fire prone industrial facilities
UU As required by mitigation measures K1 -3 and K 1 -8, fire access roads will
be provided throughout the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (Policy
PS6 -1 2E)
W As a re -use of a previously developed industrial site, that will be
remediated to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory agencies and
will not pose any health hazard to employees, patrons or visitors to the
site, the project is consistent with Policy HM3 -1 1 requiring compliance
with hazardous materials handling laws Mitigation measure G -1 and G -2
will ensure that site contamination is remediated
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SECTION 5 Approvals
A The City Council adopts Findings of Facts and a Statement of Overriding
Considerations as set forth in Exhibit "A ", which are incorporated into this
Resolution by reference
B In accordance with the requirements of Public Resources Code Section
21081(a) and 21081 6, the City Council adopts a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) as set forth in attached Exhibit "B," which is
incorporated into this Resolution by reference The City Council hereby
adopts each of the mitigation measures expressly set forth herein as
conditions of approval of the project The other project conditions of approval
and compliance with applicable codes, policies, and regulations will further
assure that the environmental impacts of the proposed project will not be
greater than set forth in the FEIR and these findings
C The City Council amends the land use designations ('commercial
designations ") and the proposed Land Use Plan ( "Southeast Quadrant"
subsection) of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect the
change of the area bounded by Hughes Way on the north, Douglas Street on
the east, Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the
west from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The corresponding
changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "C" are incorporated into this
resolution by reference
D 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 Hughes Way on the north, Douglas Street on the east,
Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the west from
Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The corresponding changes to the
Land Use Element as set forth in attached Exhibit "D," which is incorporated
into this Resolution by reference
E The City Council amends the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the
change of the area bounded by Hughes Way on the north, Douglas Street on
the east, Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the
west from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The corresponding
changes to the Land Use Map as set forth in attached Exhibit "E," which is
incorporated into this Resolution by reference
F Subject to the conditions listed on the attached Exhibit "F," which are
incorporated into this Resolution by reference, the City Council certifies the
Environmental Impact Report of Environmental Impacts for Environmental
Assessment No 631, Development Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan
Amendment No 03-4 & 03 -5, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text
Amendment No 04 -1, and Subdivision No 03 -7, and, adopts the Sepulveda
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Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza
El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative in the FEIR
SECTION 6 Rehance 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
SECTION 10 According to the El Segundo Municipal Code, a copy of this Resolution
shall be mailed to Mar Ventures, Inc , and to any other person requesting a copy
SECTION 11 This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become
effective immediately upon adoption
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March 2005.
Kelly McDowell, Mayor
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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 _ was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and
signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 1st day of March, 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted
by the following vote
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
ABSTAIN
Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Mark D Hensley, City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No.
Exhibit A
After receiving, reviewing, and considering all the information in the administrative record for
Environmental Assessment No 631, Development Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan
Amendment No 03 -4 & 03 -5, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1,
and Subdivision No 03 -7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630), including, without limitation, the
factual information and conclusions set forth in this Resolution and its attachment, the City
Council finds, determines, and declares for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative as follows
FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA.
Public Resources Code § 21081 and CEQA Guidelines § 15091 require the City, before
approving a project, to identify significant impacts of the project and, if significant impacts are
identified, make one or more of three allowable findings based upon substantial evidence in the
record for each significant impact
A The first allowable finding is that "changes or alterations have been required in,
or incorporated into, the Project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant
environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR" (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(1))
B The second allowable finding is that "such changes or alterations are within the
responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the
finding Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency" (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(2))
C The third allowable finding is that "specific economic, social, or other
considerations make unfeasible the mitigation measures or Project alternatives identified
in the Final EIR" (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(3))
II. FINDINGS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE
PROJECT.
A. Potential Impacts Found to be Insignificant by the Initial Study.
The Initial Study identified the following environmental effects as not potentially
significant Accordingly, the City Council finds that the Initial Study, the FEIR, and the
record of proceedings for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant
environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
Development project with respect to the areas listed below
1 Agricultural Resources
2 Mineral Resources
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Although the Initial Study identified the following environmental effects as
potentially significant, the City Council finds that the Initial Study, the FEIR, and the
record of proceedings in this matter do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the Project with respect to the areas listed
below for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
Aesthetics
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Scenic Vista The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
was previously developed with a variety of industrial and chemical
manufacturing uses, which are currently in various stages of
demolition and site remediation Two industrial uses (Air Products
and Learned Lumber) are currently active within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site An industrial gas
production facility and RV storage area would be permitted under
the proposed C -4 zoning, as would continuation of the existing
lumber distribution facility use in its current location
(2) Scenic Vista The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is
located in an urbanized area, with no prominent natural visual
features or other attributes that would qualify the site or project
vicinity as scenic Buildings in the vicinity of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site range in height from one
story to approximately ten stories In addition, there are no scenic
highways or corridors in the project area Therefore, the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del Segundo Project
would not result in a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista
(3) Scenic Resources While the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site does contain areas of vegetation, it does not
contain any scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings, or
historic buildings that could be affected by the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del Segundo Project
Additionally, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not
located within a State or County designated scenic highway The
closest highways to the project site are California Highway No 1
(Sepulveda Boulevard), the Century Freeway (1 -105), and the San
Diego Freeway (1 -405), none of which are designated as scenic
highways in the vicinity of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning
and Plaza Del Segundo Project would not substantially damage
scenic resources, including, but not limited to trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway
(4) Shade /Shadow There are no sensitive uses (e g ,
residences) immediately adjacent to the project site Therefore,
the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del
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Segundo Project would not result in any significant shade /shadow
impacts
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning or Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development protect with respect to Aesthetics
2 Air Quality
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Obiectionable Odors Construction and operation activities
associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Development are not likely to produce
objectionable odors Most objectionable odors are typically
associated with industrial projects involving the use of chemicals,
solvents, petroleum products, and other strong smelling elements
used in manufacturing processes, as well as sewage treatment
facilities and landfills These types of uses would not be allowed
under the new Commercial (C -4) zoning and the proposed Plaza
Eel Segundo does not include any of these types of uses
(2) Obiectionable Odors An industrial gas production facility
would be permitted within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site under the proposed C -4 zoning, as would continuation of the
existing lumber distribution facility use in its current location
However, these uses do not generate objectionable odors While
the previous uses on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
included chemical manufacturing processes, remediation of
conditions resulting from these processes would not generate
odors
(3) Obiectionable Odors The proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development would include a variety of fast food and sit -down
type restaurants which may produce odors as a result of cooking
processes However, these odors would be minimized through
the various permitting processes required for restaurants No
significant impacts are anticipated as a result of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Protect
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b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below
a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development project with respect to Air Quality
3 Biological Resources
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Tree Preservation The Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning
Site does not contain any trees or vegetation that are considered
by any local policies or ordinances to be protected Additionally,
there are no local tree preservation policies or ordinances within
the City of El Segundo Therefore, the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance No impact is anticipated
(2) Habitat Conservation Plans The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site is located in a highly urbanized area and was
previously developed with industrial and chemical manufacturing
uses There are no known locally designated natural communities
on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or in the immediate
vicinity There are no conservation plans in the City of El
Segundo Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Project is not subject to, and therefore would
not conflict with, the provisions of any adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, other
approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan There
are no such conservation plans in the City of El Segundo No
impact is anticipated
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below
a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Development
c) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
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identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Biological Resources
4 Cultural Resources
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Historic Resources The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site was previously developed with industrial and chemical
manufacturing uses The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
has been disturbed and the existing structures have either been
demolished or are in the process of being demolished There are
no known historic resources located on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site Implementation of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource No impact is anticipated
(2) Human Remains There are no known human remains
within the boundaries of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Project is not anticipated to disturb any
human remains including those interred outside of formal
cemeteries No significant impacts are anticipated
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Fmdin
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Cultural Resources — Human
Remains
Geology and Soil
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Earthquake Faults The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site is located within the seismically active Southern California
region and is subject to similar risks as other developments of
comparable size and type located in the region Active faults
known to exist in the vicinity of the City of El Segundo include the
San Andreas, Newport- Inglewood, Elysian, San Fernando, Sierra
Madre, and Verdugo Faults The Newport- Inglewood Fault is
located approximately 3 miles from the project site Algwst -Paolo
zones are fault surface rupture zones According to the City of El
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Segundo General Plan Draft EIR, no active faults or Alquist -Paolo
zones are located within the City of El Segundo Therefore, the
risk of surface rupture due to faulting is minimal No impacts to
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development are anticipated
(2) Landslides The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and
the surrounding areas are predominantly flat, with no large hills or
slopes No landslides exist on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site or in the protect vicinity The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
and Plaza El Segundo Protect is not at risk of impacts from
landslides No impact is anticipated
(3) Septic Tanks The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is
located in an urbanized area and would be connected to the
existing sewer infrastructure No septic tanks or alternative waste
water systems would be utilized on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site No impact associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Project is
anticipated
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Geology and Soils
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
a) Facts /Effects
(1) School Proximity The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site is not located within one - quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school Proposed development under the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not emit hazardous emissions and would use
and store only limited quantities of packaged hazardous
substances No acutely hazardous materials would be handled on
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site During
cleanup /remediation of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site,
contaminated soil will be handled in accordance with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations Therefore, no impact
associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El
Segundo Development is anticipated
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(2) Airport Land Use Plan The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site is not located within the boundaries of the Los
Angeles International Airport's (LAX) land use plan The
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within 2 miles
of any other airport Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in
a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area
No impacts are anticipated
(3) Private Airstrip The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip and therefore,
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not result in a safety hazard for people in the
project area No impact is anticipated
(4) Emergency Response Plan Development of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to
conform to all applicable City of El Segundo emergency response
and /or emergency evacuation plans With full development of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site would be accessible from Sepulveda Boulevard,
Rosecrans Avenue, Park Place, and Allied Way The Plaza El
Segundo Development would be accessible to emergency
vehicles from Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue and Allied
Way The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza
El Segundo Development would be required to comply with all
applicable Fire Department and Public Works Department
regulations pertaining to emergency access and evacuation With
adherence to City regulations, impacts associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would be less than significant
(5) Wildland Fires The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is
located in an urbanized area and is not situated near any
wildlands No impact related to wildfires would occur as a result of
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding:
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Hazards and Hazardous Materials
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7 Hydrology and Water Quality
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Flooding (Housing)_ The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site is not located within a 100- or 500 -year floodplain and the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development does not involve the construction of housing No
flood impacts on housing are anticipated
(2) Flood Flows The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is
not located within a 100- or 500 -year floodplain The proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not place structures within a 100 -year flood
hazard area which would impede or redirect flood flows No flood
impact is anticipated
(3) Levee or Dam Failure The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site is not located in a 100 or 500 year floodplain
Additionally, there are no waterways or mayor dams located near
the City of El Segundo' or the project site Therefore, the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam
(4) Seiche, Tsunami, Mudflows The relatively flat
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located approximately 1 5
miles east of the Pacific Ocean The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site does not contain any enclosed bodies of water and
is not located near any other large bodies of water Therefore, the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not be subject to inundation by seiches,
tsunami, or mudflows
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Hydrology and Water Quality
Land Use
a) Facts /Effects
' E1 Segundo General Plan —1992, Public Safety Element
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(1) Divide Established Community The proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would not disrupt the physical arrangement of any
established community The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
was previously developed with a variety of chemical and industrial
uses The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is divided by two
railroad spurs belonging to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad, which run
through the middle of the site These railroad spurs would remain
with implementation of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site is located adjacent to other commercial and
industrial land uses Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not
physically divide an established community
(2) Habitat Conservation Plans The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site is located within an urbanized area containing a
variety of commercial and industrial uses The
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not included within and
therefore would not conflict with any established habitat
conservation plan or natural community conservation plan
Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El
Segundo Development would not conflict with any applicable
habitat conservation plan or natural communities conservation
plan No impacts would occur
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to land use
Noise
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Airport Noise The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is
not located within the boundaries of the Los Angeles International
Airport's land use plan Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels No impacts are anticipated
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(2) Private Airstrip Noise The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip
Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development would not expose persons to
excessive noise levels associated with a private airstrip No
impact is anticipated
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to noise
10 Population, Housing, and Employment
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Replacement Housing The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site does not contain any residential land uses As
such, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El
Segundo Development would not result in the displacement of
persons or homes No impact is anticipated
(2) Replacement Housing The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site does not contain any residential land uses As
such, implementation of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in
the displacement of persons or homes Therefore, construction of
replacement housing is not required No impact is anticipated
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to population and housing
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11 Public Services
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Public Schools The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development do not include any
residential uses that could directly increase the population within
the City of El Segundo and increase existing demands for public
schools However, the potential indirect population increase from
the new jobs created by the protect may increase existing
demands for public schools The protect site is located in the
Wiseburn Elementary School District and the Centmela Valley
School District It is anticipated that full development (850,000
square feet) of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would generate
approximately 25 students (see Table 1) The proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development would account for 12 of the 25 students
As seen in Table 1 of the Revised Initial Study, very few students
would be generated by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The number of
students generated would constitute a less than significant impact
on the schools Payment of required school impact fees to the
Wiseburn and Centinela Valley School Districts would ensure that
there are no impacts to public schools from the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development
(2) Libraries The City of El Segundo has one main library
located at 111 W Manposa Avenue No residential uses are
proposed as part of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Ell Segundo
Development would not result in a direct increase in library use as
a result of new city residents A slight increase in use may occur
as a result of new jobs, but the increase is anticipated to be less
than significant and no new or expanded library facilities would be
required Additionally, developers within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to pay a
City library service mitigation fee of $0 03 per square foot of
development Impacts would be less than significant
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
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Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to public services
Recreation
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Parks No residential uses would be permitted under the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El
Segundo Development Therefore, no increase in the City's
permanent population would be anticipated and no direct impacts
to parks and recreation facilities would occur The proposed new
General Plan designation and rezoning of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would result in increased
employment of approximately 1,904 persons This increase in
employment could result in an indirect increase in demand for
recreation and parks services A potential indirect impact to parks
and recreation may occur as a result of employees of the project
utilizing existing facilities However, employees typically do not
enjoy long periods of time during work hours to make use of park
or recreational facilities
(1) Parks Many of the employees from the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and Plaza El Segundo
Development are likely to be residents of El Segundo, Manhattan
Beach, and other nearby communities that currently make use of
the area parks and recreational facilities Therefore, the increase
in employment as a result of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not
generate sufficient demand to result in the need for new or
physically altered facilities or cause substantial physical
deterioration of existing facilities to occur or be accelerated
Impacts to recreation facilities associated with the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would be less than significant
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to recreation
Transportation and Circulation
a) Facts /Effects
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(1) Air Traffic Patterns Due to the nature and scope of the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development, implementation of the project would not have the
potential to result in a change in air traffic patterns at LAX or any
other airport in the area No impact is anticipated
(2) Emergency Access With full development of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site would be accessible from Sepulveda Boulevard,
Rosecrans Avenue, Park Place, and Allied Way The proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development would be accessible to
emergency vehicles from Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans
Avenue and Allied Way This would provide emergency access to
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from all directions The
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would be required to comply with all applicable Fire
Department and Public Works Department regulations regarding
emergency access and evacuation With adherence to City
regulations, impacts would be less than significant
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to transportation and circulation
14 Utilities and Service Systems
a) Facts /Effects
(1) Wastewater Treatment Wastewater generated by the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would be of similar quality to that generated by other
commercial projects, for which wastewater is treated by standard
(primary, secondary, and tertiary) treatment processes
Improvements associated with the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development would comply with all applicable wastewater
treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control
Board The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza
El Segundo Development would not dispose of industrial wastes
into the wastewater system
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(2) Solid Waste Regulations Disposal of solid waste
generated by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development construction and operation
phases will be subject to the requirements of applicable federal,
state, and local statutes and regulations as enforced by the City of
El Segundo Building Safety Division Impacts related to solid
waste disposal would be less than significant
b) Mitigation
(1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts
below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
C) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to utilities and service systems
C. Impacts Identified as Potentially Significant But Which Can Be Reduced to
Less - Than - Significant Levels or Which Can Be Avoided.
The City Council finds that although the following environmental effects were
identified as potentially significant in the FEIR, changes or alterations within the
responsibility and jurisdiction of other public agencies and not the City have been
adopted by such other agencies or can and should be adopted by such other agency to
avoid or lessen the potential significant environmental effects listed below to a level of
insignificance
Aesthetics
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) As a result of new construction at the previous low density,
and now largely vacant, Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El
Segundo Development would be visible from multiple locations
Views of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would likely be
available from more off -site locations than at present as existing
fencing and landscaping would be removed Existing off -site trees
and vegetation would screen some public views of the project
from these locations The increased visibility of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from these locations would
not be a significant impact because the surrounding area is
already urbanized, and future development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would comply with the
development standards of the City of El Segundo to provide a
consistent design and landscaping that would present a pleasing
visual appearance
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(2) The height and mass of any commercial development
proposed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
consistent with surrounding commercial, industrial and office uses
The appearance of retail development would represent a
noticeable improvement over existing remnant industrial facilities
Impacts associated with the change in visual character that could
be associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would be less than significant
(3) A greater number of view lines through the site would be
opened up as a result of removing fencing and landscaping along
the boundary of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site,
although some of these view lines could be blocked by future
buildings This effect would be less than significant because no
views of scenic resources would be affected
(4) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR
requires analysis of potential impacts related to increased night
lighting for later projects that would implement the proposed
Circulation Element Update Improvements to the Sepulveda
Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue intersection that would be required
in order to address potential traffic impacts of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would constitute a project that
implements the Circulation Element Update policies Based upon
the analysis below, construction of this component of the
proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new
effects related to night lighting that were not examined in the
Program El for the proposed Circulation Element Update
(5) Increased on -site lighting associated with the permitted
uses would increase on -site lighting levels substantially from the
currently low levels of light emitted from the project area
Additionally, enhanced street lighting could be provided in
conjunction with potential improvements to the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans intersection The resulting lighting levels
would be consistent with existing ambient light levels on
Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and would be less
than significant In addition, the impacts of increased street
lighting at the Sepulveda /Rosecrans intersection would be minimal
compared to the effects of increased lighting of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The closest sensitive
receptors are separated from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site by Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, and
commercial developments along Rosecrans Avenue These
intervening uses would block light generated by development on
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and therefore, impacts to
sensitive receptors from lighting would be less than significant
(6) Development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
to the levels allowed under the new Commercial Center (C -4)
zoning would substantially increase the amount of reflective
materials located on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
from the current levels However, the resulting levels of glare
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would be consistent with the existing levels currently found on
Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard In addition, use of
non - reflective materials in the construction of any proposed
developments would ensure that these glare impacts would be
less than significant Potential glare impacts to sensitive receptors
would be less than significant for the same reasons identified
above
Plaza El Segundo Development
(7) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be
visible from multiple locations The increased visibility of the
Plaza El Segundo Development would not be a significant impact
because the surrounding area is already urbanized, and proposed
development would consist of an attractive shopping center with a
consistent design and landscaping that would present a pleasing
visual appearance The height and mass of proposed
development would be consistent with surrounding commercial,
industrial and office uses The proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development would be visually compatible with the office and
retail buildings located along Hughes Way and Rosecrans
Avenue The appearance of the proposed shopping center
development would represent a noticeable improvement over
existing remnant industrial facilities Impacts associated with the
change in visual character of the area as a result of development
of Plaza El Segundo would be less than significant
(8) The development of the low intensity Plaza El Segundo
Site has the potential to substantially alter the nighttime lighting
characteristics of the Plaza El Segundo site and vicinity Due to
the high ambient level of night lighting that presently exists in the
areas surrounding the Plaza El Segundo site, and the distance of
the sensitive receptors from the Plaza El Segundo site, night -
lighting impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
would be less than significant
(9) Development of the Plaza El Segundo Development would
substantially increase the amount of reflective materials located
on the Plaza El Segundo Site from the current levels However,
the resulting levels of glare would be consistent with the existing
levels currently found on Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda
Boulevard and would be less than significant with the use of non -
reflective materials in the construction of the Plaza El Segundo
Development
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda / Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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(1) Expansive areas of highly reflective materials, such as
mirrored glass, must not be permitted Non - reflective building
materials must be used to the maximum extent possible to reduce
potential glare impacts (B -1)
(2) Lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare (B -2)
Plaza El Segundo
(3) Expansive areas of highly reflective materials, such as
mirrored glass, must not be permitted Non - reflective budding
materials must be used to the maximum extent possible to reduce
potential glare impacts (B -3)
(4) Lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare (B -4)
d) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the Project with
respect to Aesthetics
(2) Changes or
incorporated into the
Plaza El Segundo
substantially lessen
identified in the FOR
2 Air Quality
a) Facts /Effects
alterations have been required in, or
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Development project which avoid or
the significant environmental effect as
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) Maximum daily emissions from a typical construction
project associated with the Proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning will not exceed SCAQMD's daily thresholds for Sox
(2) Between 2007 and 2012, emissions from construction
activity may occur simultaneously with operational emissions
associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Combined
emissions would not exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds for SOx
Impacts associated with SOx emissions would be below the
significance threshold and less than significant
(3) State and federal 1 -hour and 8 -hour CO standards would
not be exceeded under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and CO levels would be well below the more stringent
state standards Thus, impacts with respect to CO concentrations
would be less than significant
(4) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would
be consistent with the 2003 AQMP
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Plaza El Segundo
(5) Maximum daily emissions associated with the construction
of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development will not exceed
SCAQMD's daily thresholds for CO, NOx, and PM10 Therefore,
emissions of these pollutants would fall below the significance
thresholds
(6) Impacts associated with CO concentrations in 2012 under
the full build out of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
be less than significant The number of vehicles at the analyzed
intersections in 2007 would be less than those occurring during
2012 Therefore, the State and federal 1 -hour and 8 -hour CO
standards would not be exceeded as a result of traffic generated
by the proposed Plaza El Segundo Thus, impacts with respect to
CO hotspots would be less than significant
(7) The proposed Plaza El Segundo would also be consistent
with the 2003 AQMP
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects,
impacts associated with construction emissions must be examined
in light of this Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial
Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR
or Negative Declaration This examination must provide
quantified estimates of construction emissions based upon the
specific site, schedule, and construction equipment utilization
characteristics of the proposed development and compare the
estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction
emissions The analysis must incorporate the mitigation
measures identified below as appropriate, along with any other
mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis (C-
1)
c) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Construction Emissions
The following is a list of feasible control measures that the
SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10
These mitigation measures must be implemented for all areas
where construction activities associated with the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would occur
Fugitive Dust, PM10
Compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, including but not limited to
the following
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(1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects,
impacts associated with construction emissions must be
examined This examination must provide quantified estimates of
construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule,
and construction equipment utilization characteristics of the
proposed development and compare the estimated emissions to
the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The analysis
must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as
appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by
the project- specific analysis (C -1)
(2) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must
be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least
twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10
percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving
activities (C -2)
(3) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be
watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -3)
(4) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty
minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -4)
(5) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be
covered or watered at least twice daily (C -5)
(6) All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials
must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -6)
(7) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve
and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (C -7)
(8) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas
must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind
drive fugitive dust (C -8)
(9) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
when winds exceed 25 mph (C -9)
(10) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15
miles per hour (C -10)
(11) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
during first and second stage smog alerts (C -11)
(12) For all construction emissions, the following measure must
apply
The applicant must develop and implement a construction
management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which
includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD,
or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD
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a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic
interference
b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of
construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag
person)
c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on
the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree practicable
d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets
e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible
f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction
trucks and equipment on- and off -site
g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition
and in proper tune as per manufacturer's specifications and
per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust emissions
h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations
during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at
(800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts
i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary
diesel- or gasoline- powered generators
I Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment
and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily available at
competitive prices
k Use propane- or
equipment instead of
competitive prices (C -12)
Plaza El Segundo
Construction Emissions
butane - powered on -site mobile
gasoline if readily available at
The following is a list of feasible control measures that the
SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10
These mitigation measures must be implemented during
construction activities associated with the proposed Plaza El
Segundo
Fugitive Dust, PM10
(13) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must
be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least
twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10
percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving
activities (C -13)
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(14) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be
watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -14)
(15) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty
minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -15)
(16) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be
covered or watered at least twice daily (C -16)
(17) All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials
must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -17)
(18) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve
and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards
(19) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas
must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind
drive fugitive dust (C -19)
(20) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
when winds exceed 25 mph (C -20)
(21) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15
miles per hour (C -21)
(22) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
during first and second stage smog alerts (C -22)
(23) The applicant must develop and implement a constructior
management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which
includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD,
or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD
a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic
interference
b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of
construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag
person)
c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on
the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree practicable
d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets
e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible
f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction
trucks and equipment on- and off -site
g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition
and in proper tune as per manufacturer's specifications and
per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust emissions
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h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations
during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at
(800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts
i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary
diesel- or gasoline- powered generators
1 Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment
and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily available at
competitive prices
k Use propane- or butane - powered on -site mobile
equipment instead of gasoline if readily available at
competitive prices (C -23)
d) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Air Quality
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans/Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
(3) With Respect to Mitigation Measures C -2, C -3, C -4, C -5,
C -6, C -7, C -8, C -9, C -10, C -11, C -12, C -13, C -14, C -15, C -16, C-
17, C -18, C -19, C -20, C -21, C -22, and C -23, changes or alteration
are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public
agency and not the agency making the finding Such changes
have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency
(4) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the
impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City
Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
3 Biological Resources
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) A small, human - induced marsh was identified at the
northwest corner of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Subsequent investigation indicated that 0 30 acres of wetlands
falling under the jurisdiction of the LARWQCB may be present in
this area Construction activities occurring within a wetland
habitat, or loss of wetland habitat could represent a substantial
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adverse effect on a riparian habitat or sensitive natural
community Thus, impacts on wetlands resulting from
development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
potentially significant, subject to the findings of project- specific
subsequent environmental analysis described under Subsequent
Environmental Documentation and Mitigation Measures
(2) Field surveys identified a number of native and non - native
wildlife species that were either observed directly or inferred to
utilize the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Most of these
species are common in urban areas and with the exception of the
loggerhead shrike would not be considered sensitive species
Impacts to other wildlife species that could result from
development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
not represent a substantial adverse effect 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
and would therefore be less than significant
(3) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site was assessed as
unlikely to play any significant biogeographic role in the movement
of animals through the region Thus activity associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not have the potential to
interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites No impacts related to wildlife corridors and
habitat linkages would result from potential development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
(4) No sensitive plant species were identified on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during field surveys
Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would not impact sensitive plant species No endangered
mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or invertebrate species
were detected on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would not impact endangered animal species
(5) One threatened bird species, two bird species of special
concern, and one bird species covered by the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act were either detected on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site or could potentially use the site, based on known
distributions of species white - tailed kite, loggerhead shrike,
Belding's savannah sparrow, and burrowing owl The Belding's
savannah sparrow is listed as a State Threatened species The
white -tailed kite and loggerhead shrike are both listed as
California Species of Special Concern The burrowing owl has no
formal protected status at this time, as both the state and federal
governments have declined to list the species as threatened or
endangered, but burrowing owl nests are covered by the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act Development activities associated with the
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Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would have the potential to
result in the impacts to these species from
Grading activities on -site will generate noise, which is
considered detrimental to wildlife utilization of remnant habitat
areas over the construction life of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning The impact, however, is temporal in nature
and would be less than significant as long as no endangered
or threatened organisms are present on -site during the
construction activity
Construction personnel have the potential to be destructive to
all forms of plant and animal life Small mammals and reptiles
are particularly subject to disturbance from harassment,
capture, or destruction Such activities that affect the four
sensitive species listed above could have a substantial
adverse effect on a species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species and would be significant
Grading and construction activities within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site could negatively affect
increasingly rare organisms, including those identified above
These activities could have a substantial adverse effect on a
species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species and would be significant
(6) Although the general biological assessment of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site identified the potential for
vernal pools to occur within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site, a follow -on investigation ruled out this possibility
Development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
therefore not affect this sensitive natural community and no
impacts related to vernal pools would occur
Plaza El Segundo
(7) The analysis provided regarding potential jurisdictional
wetlands and sensitive species within the Plaza El Segundo
Development site is in accordance with the mitigation measures
for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning that require site -
specific evaluation of potential wetlands impacts
(8) Based upon the assessment of potential jurisdictional
wetlands within the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site,
approximately 0 30 acres of wetlands under the jurisdiction of the
LARWQCB may exist within the site No waters of the U S or
waters of the State are present on the proposed Plaza El Segundo
site Therefore, construction of the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development would not impact any ACOE or CFDG jurisdictional
wetland areas, but could potentially affect approximately 0 30
acres of LARWQCB jurisdictional wetlands Construction
activities occurring within a wetland habitat, or loss of wetland
habitat could represent a substantial adverse effect on a riparian
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habitat or sensitive natural community Thus, impacts on
wetlands resulting from potential future development of the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be significant
(9) The four sensitive bird species detected on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or that could potentially use
the site could also occur on the proposed Plaza El Segundo site
Development activities associated with the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development would have the potential to result in the
following impacts to these species
Grading activities on -site will generate noise, which is
considered detrimental to wildlife utilization of remnant
habitat areas over the construction life of the Plaza El
Segundo The impact, however, is temporal in nature and
would be less than significant as long as no endangered or
threatened organisms are present on -site
Construction personnel have the potential to be destructive
to all forms of plant and animal life Such activities that
affect the three sensitive species listed above could have a
substantial adverse effect on a species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species and would
be significant
Grading and construction activities within the proposed
Plaza El Segundo site could negatively affect increasingly
rare organisms, including white tailed kite, loggerhead
shrike, Belding's savannah sparrow, and burrowing owl
These activities could have a substantial adverse effect on
a species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species and would be significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
any proposed development project that includes the northwest
corner of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that
has been identified as potentially containing 0 30 acres of
jurisdictional wetlands area under the jurisdiction of LARWQCB
Impacts to any jurisdictional wetlands that may exist in this area
must be examined, at the time the development project is
proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new
Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an
EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental
documentation must address the following
(1) A site specific analysis must be conducted to determine
whether the design of the proposed development project would
impact any of the 0 30 acres identified as potential jurisdictional
wetlands This analysis must be completed prior to the start of
construction activities for any proposed development within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If jurisdictional wetlands
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would be affected by the development project, measures must be
identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels (D -1)
Subsequent environmental documentation must also be prepared
for any proposed development project within the proposed
Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning Site to determine the
presence /absence of sensitive species This information must be
examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light
of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study
would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or
Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental
documentation must address the following
(2) Site specific analysis of potential effects to four sensitive
bird species (white tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl
and Belding's savannah sparrow) must be conducted prior to the
start of construction activities for any proposed development
within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If any of these
sensitive species would be affected by the proposed development,
measures must be identified to reduce impacts to these species to
less than significant levels, including, but not limited to, on -site
monitoring by a qualified biologist during grading and /or
construction activities (D -2)
C) Mitigation
(1) A site specific analysis must be conducted to determine
whether the design of any proposed development protect within
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning site would impact any of the
0 30 acres identified as potential jurisdictional wetlands This
analysis must be completed prior to the start of construction
activities for any proposed development within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If jurisdictional wetlands
would be affected by the development project, measures must be
identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels (D -1)
(2) Site specific analysis of potential effects to four sensitive
bird species (white tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl
and Belding's savannah sparrow) must be conducted prior to the
start of construction activities for any proposed development
within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If any of these
sensitive species would be affected by the proposed development,
measures must be identified to reduce impacts to these species to
less than significant levels, including, but not limited to, on -site
monitoring by a qualified biologist during grading and /or
construction activities (D -2)
(3) All construction personnel must receive copies of all
pertinent mitigation measures to reduce impacts to general
biological resources and must be instructed on avoiding adverse
impacts to birds encountered on -site (D -3)
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(4) Prior to site remediation or construction grading on parts of
the Site where burrowing owls may occur, a qualified biologist
must be retained to conduct surveys for burrowing owl to
determine if it is resident on -site Surveys must be conducted no
more than 30 days prior to commencement of such activities If
burrowing owls are determined to be resident, a qualified biologist
must oversee site remediation and demolition activities in and
around any semi- natural areas which could be occupied by
burrowing owls Proposed mitigation measures must be
presented to the California Department of Fish and Game and /or
U S Fish and Wildlife Service for approval to avoid directly
harming the owl if it is present on -site during these activities (D -4)
Plaza El Segundo
The following mitigation measures must be required for the Plaza
El Segundo Development
(5) All construction personnel must receive copies of all
pertinent mitigation measures to reduce impacts to general
biological resources and must be instructed on avoiding adverse
impacts to birds encountered on -site (D -5)
(6) Prior to site remediation or construction grading on parts of
the Site where burrowing owls may occur, a qualified biologist
must be retained to conduct surveys for burrowing owl to
determine if it is resident on -site Surveys must be conducted no
more than 30 days prior to commencement of such activities If
burrowing owls are determined to be resident, a qualified biologist
must oversee site remediation and demolition activities in and
around any semi- natural areas which could be occupied by
burrowing owls Proposed mitigation measures must be
presented to the California Department of Fish and Game and /or
U S Fish and Wildlife Service for approval to avoid directly
harming the owl if it is present on -site during these activities (D -6)
(7) Prior to issuance of building permits, evidence must be
provided to the City of El Segundo that all necessary approvals for
any wetland dredge /fill contemplated by such permit have been
obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board — Los
Angeles Region, or equivalent documentation, or a waiver stating
that no permit is presently required pursuant to the regulations of
that agency If required, conditions for permit approvals by
RWQCB must include, but may not be limited to the following
Mitigation of any unavoidable impacts to wetland values
and functions to the satisfaction of the permitting agency
Incorporation of buffers to the wetland areas
On -site treatment of runoff to improve water quality
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d)
Compliance with best management practices during
construction (D -7)
Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans/Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to Biological Resources
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
(3) With Respect to Mitigation Measures D -1, D -2, D -4, D -6,
and D -7, changes or alteration are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making
the finding Such changes have been adopted by such other
agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency
(4) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the
impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City
Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
Geology and Soils
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) No evidence of faulting was observed during the field
investigation and no active faults cross the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site or are located in the immediate site vicinity The
City of El Segundo does not contain any Algwst -Paolo Earthquake
Fault Zones Based on the available geologic data, active or
potentially active faults with the potential for surface fault rupture
are not known to be located directly beneath or projecting toward
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Therefore, development
of Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not expose people
to significant impacts related to surface fault rupture
(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located within
the Southern California region that is known for its seismic activity
Additionally, the location of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site relative to known active or potentially active faults indicates
that it could be subjected to significant ground shaking
Compliance with the State of California Building Code, with its
local amendments, would ensure that potential seismic and
ground shaking impacts would be less than significant
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(3) According to the State of California Seismic Hazards Map,
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located in an area
at risk for liquefaction Therefore, development of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not expose people to
significant liquefaction impacts
(4) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not within an
area identified as having a potential for slope instability
Additionally, the site is not located within an area identified as
having a potential for seismic slope instability There are no
known landslides near the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site,
nor is the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site located in the path
of any known or potential landslides Therefore, the development
of Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not result in or
expose people to significant impacts related to slope stability
(5) No subsidence associated with fluid withdrawal, peat
oxidation, or hydrocompaction has occurred in the City of El
Segundo Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site would not result in or expose people to significant
impacts related to subsidence
(6) The City of El Segundo is not within an area of known
expansive soils Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would not result in or expose people to significant impacts
related to expansive soils
(7) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR
requires analysis of potential impacts related to expansive soils for
later protects that would implement the proposed Circulation
Element Update The proposed connection of Park Place
between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and connection of
Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way through the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would constitute a protect
that implements the Circulation Element Update policies Based
upon the analysis above, construction of this component of the
proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new
effects related to expansive sods that were not examined in the
Program El for the proposed Circulation Element Update
(8) The City of El Segundo is within an oil field and there are
documented producing wells located near the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Due to the presence of oil
and natural gas wells near the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site, there is a potential for methane to be present in the soil
Impacts associated with methane levels on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be potentially
significant, subject to the findings of protect- specific environmental
analysis described under Subsequent Environmental
Documentation and Mitigation Measures
(9) Removal of contaminated soils that may occur on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be separate activity
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which will be accomplished prior to grading activities For a
discussion of soil contamination on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site
and its removal, see Section IV G of this EIR
(10) Earth movement activities in and around the unlined
depressions could result in an increase of impervious surfaces at
the site and expose soils to potential wind -borne erosion
Therefore, the potential for erosion as a result of the development
of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be significant
Plaza El Segundo
(11) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would
not expose people or structures to potentially adverse effects or
otherwise result in significant impacts with respect to surface fault
rupture, seismicity and ground shaking, liquefaction and seismic
settlement, slope stability, subsidence, expansive sods, landform
alteration, budding foundations, or grading Impacts of the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than
significant with respect to these issues
(12) The City of El Segundo is within an oil field and there are
documented producing wells located near Plaza El Segundo A
methane study was conducted to determine the presence or
absence of methane on the Plaza El Segundo site This study
meets the requirement for subsequent environmental
documentation for development on the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Site Seventeen methane samples and one duplicate
sample were collected from nine locations on the Plaza El
Segundo site on January 5, 2004 Methane was detected during
the sampling, however, it was not detected at levels that require
further analysis or sampling Therefore, impacts associated with
methane would be less than significant on the Plaza El Segundo
site
(13) Unlined natural depressions could result in an increase of
impervious surfaces at the site and expose soils to the effects of
wind -borne erosion Therefore, the potential for erosion at the site
as a result of the development of Plaza El Segundo would be
significant There is also potential for erosion to occur during the
grading process during periods of heavy precipitation The
development of Plaza El Segundo would result in potentially
significant impacts related to erosion
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
any proposed development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site to
determine the presence or absence of methane The subsequent
environmental documentation must address the following
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A methane study must be conducted to determine the levels at
which methane is or is not present in the area of any proposed
development If methane is determined to be present at or
above the levels which require action, then the report shall
include recommendations and mitigation measures which shall
be followed (E -1)
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) A methane study must be conducted to determine the
levels at which methane is or is not present in the area of any
proposed development If methane is determined to be present at
or above the levels which require action, then the report must
include recommendations and mitigation measures which must be
followed (E -1)
(2) All soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces must
be suspended if winds exceed 25 miles per hour (E -2)
Plaza El Segundo
(3) All soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces must
be suspended if winds exceed 25 miles per hour (E -3)
d) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the Project with
respect to geology and sods
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans/Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
(3) With Respect to Mitigation Measures E -2 and E -3,
changes or alteration are within the responsibility and jurisdiction
of another public agency and not the agency making the finding
Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can
and should be adopted by such other agency
(4) If mitigation is not adopted by the other junsdiction(s), the
impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City
Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
Hydrology and Water Quality
a) Facts /Effects
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Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR
requires analysis of potential impacts related to drainage and
storm drain systems for later projects that would implement the
proposed Circulation Element Update The proposed connection
of Park Place between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and
connection of Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way through
the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning Site would constitute a
project that implements the Circulation Element Update policies
The analysis provided below includes the master drainage plan
and storm drain and detainment system designed required by the
Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR Based upon the
analysis provided below, construction of this component of the
proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new
effects related to drainage that were not examined in the Program
EIR for the proposed Circulation Element Update
(2) The hydrology calculations demonstrate that the entire
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site can be protected from
flooding through the use of on -site storm drains in conjunction with
an on -site retention basin without increasing discharge rates from
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site At full buddout the total
50 -year flow discharging into the retention basin is 117 cubic feet
per second (cfs) with a total retention volume of 4 acre -feet or
175,000 cubic feet With the construction of the retention basin
and the mitigation measures below, the development of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site at full bwldout would not
result in significant impacts related to hydrology
(3) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located in
a 100 or 500 year floodplam Therefore, the future development
of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not result in or
expose people or property to significant impacts related to
flooding
(4) The development of the SepulvedalRosecrans Rezoning
Site does not involve deep excavations that have the potential to
intercept existing Aquifers, nor would it involve additions (with the
exception of normal water percolation from rainfall /landscape
irrigation) or withdrawals of groundwater Therefore, the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in significant
impacts related to groundwater
(5) Since the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
involves clearing, grading, and the excavation of 5 or more acres,
a General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit must be
obtained from the SWRCB prior to the start of construction The
NPDES requires that a NO[ be filed with the SWRCB By filing an
NOI, the developer agrees to the conditions outlined in the
General Permit One of the conditions of the General Permit is
the development and the implementation of a SWPPP The
SWPPP identifies which structural and nonstructural BMPs will be
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implemented, such as sandbag barriers, temporary desdting
basins near inlets, gravel driveways, dust controls, employee
training, and general good housekeeping practices With the
implementation of the required BMPs and the mitigation measures
listed below, short-term impacts on water quality from construction
materials, site grading, and equipment maintenance would be less
than significant
(6) If not properly designed and constructed, the proposed
development could increase the rate of urban pollutant
introduction into storm water system As required by the SUSMP,
detailed plans for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site's
compliance with the SUSMP will be submitted to the City as part
of the development plan approval process prior to issuance of
budding and grading permits With compliance with the SUSMP
requirements, the project's operational impacts on storm water
quality will be less than significant
Plaza El Segundo
(7) Runoff from the Plaza El Segundo site would drain across
the Plaza El Segundo Site to the proposed retention basin located
in the eastern portion of the Plaza El Segundo site The total 50-
year flow discharging into the retention basin from the portion of
the Plaza El Segundo site located north of the railroad tracks is
anticipated to be 57 cfs The total volume of the retention basin is
8 09 acre -feet or 352,000 cubic feet for the Plaza El Segundo site
The total 50 -year flow discharging from the portion of the Plaza El
Segundo site located south of the railroad tracks is 11 cfs Since
this does not represent an increase in runoff from the existing
condition, no detention is required for this area With the
construction of the retention basin and the mitigation measures
below, development of Plaza El Segundo would not result in
significant impacts related to hydrology
(8) Plaza El Segundo is not located in a 100 or 500 year
floodplain Therefore, the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development would not result in or expose people or property to
significant impacts related to flooding
(9) The development of the Plaza El Segundo site does not
involve deep excavations that have the potential to intercept
existing Aquifers, nor would it involve direct additions or
withdrawals of groundwater Therefore, the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development would not result in significant impacts
related to groundwater With the implementation of the required
BMPs, and the mitigation measures listed below short-term
impacts on water quality from construction materials, site grading,
and equipment maintenance would be less than significant
(10) If not properly designed and constructed, the proposed
development on Plaza El Segundo could increase the rate of
urban pollutant introduction into storm water system In
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compliance with the SUSMP requirements, the proposed
development on Plaza El Segundo will provide for the
treatment/filtration of on -site storm water runoff before it enters the
public storm water conveyance system Applicable BMPs will also
be selected from those approved sources identified in the
Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan for Los Angeles
County and Cities in Los Angeles County Additionally, a
preventive maintenance program, including regular street and
parking lot sweeping with equipment designed for removal of such
compounds, should be provided to reduce the potential water
quality impact to a less- than - significant level As noted above, the
Plaza El Segundo site will provide structural or treatment control
BMPs designed to mitigate storm water runoff With compliance
with the SUSMP requirements, the project's operational impacts
on storm water quality will be less than significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The applicant must prepare hydrology studies for each
specific development on the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Such studies shall be reviewed and approved by the City of El
Segundo and any other applicable agency (F -1)
(2) The applicant must prepare runoff studies for each specific
development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site so that
the runoff from one specific project area would not flow onto
another specific project area without the owners consent Such
studies must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo
and any other applicable agency (F -2)
(3) The applicant must prepare a master drainage plan for
each specific development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site This plan must include detailed hydrology /hydraulic
calculations and drainage improvements, showing quantitatively
how the project will eliminate the potential for downstream flooding
due to increased storm water runoff These plans will also identify
the proposed BMPs to be implemented in compliance with the
requirements of the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan
and the ESMC Such plans must be reviewed and approved by
the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works (F -3)
(4) The applicant must design, for each specific development
on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, a conveyance and
detainment system to meet the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works limits on the storm drains that would convey the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site's discharge (F -4)
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(5) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development must comply with City of El
Segundo Ordinance No 1347 and No 1348, which establishes
storm water and urban pollution controls (F -5)
(6) The project owner /developer of a specific development
(e g , Plaza El Segundo) on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site must
maintain all structural or treatment control BMPs for the life of the
project (F-6)
Plaza El Segundo
The following mitigation measures have been identified as
pertaining specifically to the Plaza El Segundo Development
(7) The applicant must prepare a hydrology study for the Plaza
El Segundo Site The study must be reviewed and approved by
the City of El Segundo and any other applicable agencies (F -7)
(8) The applicant must prepare a runoff study for the Plaza El
Segundo Site so that the runoff does not flow onto another area
without the owners consent The study must be reviewed and
approved by the City of El Segundo and the any other applicable
agencies (F -8)
(9) The applicant must prepare a master drainage plan for the
Plaza El Segundo Site This plan must include detailed
hydrology /hydraulic calculations and drainage improvements,
showing quantitatively how the project will eliminate the potential
for downstream flooding due to increased storm water runoff
These plans will also identify the proposed BMPs to be
implemented in compliance with the requirements of the Standard
Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan and the ESMC Such plans
must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and the
Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (F -9)
(10) The applicant must design a conveyance and detainment
system to meet the City of El Segundo's and Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works limits on the storm drains that would
convey the Plaza El Segundo Site's discharge (F -10)
(11) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must
comply with City of El Segundo Ordinance No 1347 and No
1348, which establishes storm water and urban pollution controls
(F -11)
(12) The project owner /developer must maintain all structural or
treatment control BMPs for the life of the Plaza El Segundo
Development (F -12)
d) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
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identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to hydrology and water quality
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FOR
(3) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the
impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City
Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezonma
(1) The parcels that comprise the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site are known to contain sod
and groundwater contamination due to past activities However,
at this time, the extent and type of contamination for all the parcels
is not known Without this information, based upon previous
activities that have taken place on the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, conditions of site
contamination would have the potential to expose workers and
visitors to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to
soil and groundwater contamination levels that are above
established remediation thresholds and expose workers and
visitors to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to
cancer and /or non cancer risks that exceed health risk thresholds
Thus impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning related to soil and groundwater contamination would be
significant
(2) Asbestos and lead surveys have not been conducted for
any of the structures that exist on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site with the exception of the Honeywell International
Inc parcels However, it is assumed that these structures contain
asbestos containing material and lead due to the age of the
facilities Thus demolition and development activities on the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would have the
potential to expose workers to hazards associated with asbestos
and lead Impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would be significant with respect to asbestos and lead
Plaza El Segundo
(3) Upon completion of interim remediation of the project site,
potential health risk impacts to individuals from site contamination
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would be less than significant with respect to the proposed Plaza
El Segundo Development Implementation of additional measures
to address soil gas and groundwater contamination would not
affect the risks associated with construction and operation of the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development since the workers,
employees and patrons of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would
not be exposed to chemicals that would be remediated through
these processes
(4) After removal of the asbestos containing materials from the
various facilities, the facilities on the Plaza El Segundo site were
demolished There are no structures or asbestos containing
materials presently located on proposed Plaza El Segundo site
Therefore, impacts to individuals or the environment from
asbestos fibers would be less than significant Lead -based paint
surveys revealed no significant results
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
any proposed development project within the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Conditions related to sod and
groundwater contamination must be examined for the proposed
development site, at the time the development project is
proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new
Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an
EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental
documentation must address the following
(1) A full characterization of all the parcels that comprise that
project site must be undertaken The City must require that this
process be initiated by requiring the project applicant to conduct a
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or equivalent
investigation and analysis for the specific project site that would
be occupied by the proposed development The Phase I ESA or
equivalent document must be prepared by a licensed professional
(Registered Environmental Assessor or equivalent) and submitted
to the City for review (G -1)
(2) If indicated by the initial investigation, the City must require
the preparation of subsequent Phase II investigation(s) and
submission to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board and /or other appropriate agency The project applicant
must provide to the City copies of all materials submitted to the
LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -2)
(3) Remediation of any environmental conditions identified in
the Phase I and Phase,ll site assessments or investigations must
be accomplished to the standards established and agreed upon
by the appropriate regulatory agency(ies) for the contemplated
development, prior to the issuance of grading or budding permits
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for the protect The protect applicant must provide to the City
copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any other
regulatory agency (G -3)
(4) If the future development protect would include any part of
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that currently contains
structures, an asbestos and lead survey must be conducted to
determine the presence or absence of these substances
Removal of these substances shall be conducted in accordance
with all applicable rules and regulations (G -4)
C) Mitigation
Further mitigation measures for site specific projects would be
identified by the Mitigation Measures described below Before
development is allowed on any part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site, the part of the site proposed for development
would need to be remediated to the standards required for
commercial development by LARWQCB
(1) A full characterization of all the parcels that comprise a
specific project site must be undertaken The City must require
that this process be initiated by requiring the project applicant to
conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or
equivalent investigation and analysis for the specific protect site
that would be occupied by the proposed development The Phase
I ESA or equivalent document must be prepared by a licensed
professional (Registered Environmental Assessor or equivalent)
and submitted to the City for review (G -1)
(2) If indicated by the initial investigation, the City must require
the preparation of subsequent Phase II investigation(s) and
submission to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board and /or other appropriate agency The project applicant
must provide to the City copies of all materials submitted to the
LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -2)
(3) Remediation of any environmental conditions identified in
the Phase I and Phase II site assessments or investigations must
be accomplished to the standards established and agreed upon
by of the appropriate regulatory agency(ies) for the contemplated
development, prior to the issuance of grading or building permits
for the protect The project applicant must provide to the City
copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any other
regulatory agency (G -3)
(4) If the future development project would include any part of
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that currently contains
structures, an asbestos and lead survey must be conducted to
determine the presence or absence of these substances
Removal of these substances must be conducted in accordance
with all applicable rules and regulations (G-4)
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Plaza El Segundo
(5) Remedial investigations, health risk assessments for the
contemplated development and final sods remedial action plans
for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project site must be
completed and approved to the standards established and agreed
upon by the LARWQCB prior to the start of any project activities
The project applicant must provide to the City copies of any
materials received from the LARWQCB or any other regulatory
agency (G-5)
(6) Remediation of shallow sod of the Plaza El Segundo
Development portion of the project site must be accomplished to
the standards for commercial development established and
agreed upon in conjunction with the LARWQCB and a shallow soil
closure letter must be issued by the LARWQCB prior to issuance
of grading permits for construction of the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development The project applicant must provide to the
City copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any
other regulatory agency (G -6)
d) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to hazards and hazardous materials
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
(3) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the
impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City
Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
Land Use
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The rezoning of a 708 net acre portion of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from Heavy and Light
Industrial to Commercial Center would allow for the development
of commercial and retail uses Any future development on the site
would be required to meet the zoning and development standards
associated with the C -4 designation Compatibility with the
surrounding land uses would be ensured through compliance with
these development standards The existing uses (e g ,
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lumberyard, Air products facility, and RV storage) would continue
to operate and would be consistent with the M -1 and M -2 zones
Therefore, no land use compatibility issues are anticipated as a
result of future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site
(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be
consistent with the applicable adopted plans and policies,
including the El Segundo General Plan and SCAG's RCPG
Future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
would be consistent with both the General Plan and the RCPG
Therefore, no land use impacts are associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(3) Public comments on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning contend that the proposed project would provide retail
sales and services that could compete with downtown El Segundo
business and that the impacts of increased competition could
result in urban blight and decay in the downtown commercial area
of El Segundo
(4) As discussed in Response to Comment No 10 -2 in the
FEIR, due to the size of stores that would be included in the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, a different range of
products would be provided, compared to the smaller stores in
Downtown, which are more focused on the local residential
market As such, proposed development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not be anticipated to
adversely affect businesses presently located in downtown El
Segundo such that any potentially significant blight or decay, or
other significant physical environmental impacts would ensue as a
result of the project
Plaza El Segundo
(5) The Plaza El Segundo Development would include a mix
of large retail stores, specialty retail and other uses including a
fitness center /spa, and fast food and sit -down restaurants The
shopping center would replace the former chemical manufacturing
and industrial uses that had previously occupied the Plaza El
Segundo site and would be compatible with the surrounding
commercial, industrial, public facilities, and open space uses The
proposed development would conform to the development
standards of the new Commercial Center (C -4) Zone
(6) None of the adjacent uses are considered sensitive and
the placement of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
adjacent to them would not interfere with the daily operation of
these uses The closest residential use, located in the City of
Manhattan Beach approximately a quarter mile southwest of the
intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue In
addition, the proposed development would be landscaped in
accordance with the development standards established for the
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Commercial Center, C-4, Zone, which would work to create a
buffer between the proposed development and the adjacent land
uses Impacts related to land use compatibility resulting from the
development of Plaza El Segundo would be less than significant
(7) Additional information regarding noise impacts to the
surrounding area during construction and operation (vehicular)
can be found in Section IV I Traffic impacts associated with the
operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development are
discussed in Section IV L These analyses show that with
implementation of the identified mitigation measures, the project
would not result in significant, short -term or long -term, land use
compatibility impacts
(8) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not
conflict with any of the applicable policies of the El Segundo
General Plan and would work to implement a number of those
policies A General Plan Amendment is proposed to change the
land use designation from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center
The explanations provided under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning discussion (see Table IV H -1 of the Draft EIR) are
applicable to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development with
the following exceptions
• Policy 3 03 The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development is
anticipated to provide approximately 952 fobs to the local
economy
(9) Overall, the proposed development of the Plaza El
Segundo Development would be consistent with applicable City
and regional planning policies
(10) Public comments on the Plaza El Segundo Development
contend that the Plaza El Segundo Development would provide
retail sales and services that could compete with downtown El
Segundo business and that the impacts of increased competition
could result in urban blight and decay in the downtown
commercial area of El Segundo
(11) As indicated in Response to Comment No 10 -3 in the
FEIR, the Draft Development Agreement for the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development establishes restrictions on
the size and types of uses allowed on the project site Since
the types of uses proposed for the project site would not be
available in downtown El Segundo and vice versa, it is not
anticipated that the stores on the project site would
adversely affect businesses located in downtown El
Segundo Additionally, the goods and services to be
provided by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development would not compete with the
stores and business of Downtown El Segundo due to the
size and nature of the businesses Consequently, the
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b)
C)
d)
development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
and Plaza El Segundo Development would not lead to a
downward spiral of vacancies, deterioration, or blight in the
downtown El Segundo commercial district
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) Because no significant impacts related to land use have
been identified, no mitigation measures are required
Plaza El Segundo
(2) Because no significant impacts related to land use have
been identified, no mitigation measures are required
Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to land use
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
8 Noise
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Operational Noise
(1) The incremental increase in noise from traffic is expected
to be less than 1 dB(A) at both sensitive receptor locations Thus,
traffic- related operational noise impacts for the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning are anticipated to be less
than significant All other sensitive receptors in the area would
experience lower increases in noise levels as a result of vehicular
traffic because the analyzed roadways represent the highest
levels of project- related traffic The potential increase in noise
levels would not be audible at these locations and thus the impact
would be less than significant
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(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would have the
potential to generate noise from day -to -day activities During
project operation, it is anticipated that the primary sources of noise
occurring with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
loading dock and parking lot activity All these activities will be
similar and consistent with activities occurring at the immediately
adjacent non - residential uses These activities would be within
ambient noise levels and thus would not change the existing noise
environment As such, impacts related to parking lot and loading
dock noise would be less than significant
Plaza El Segundo
Operational Noise
(3) Noise increases associated with the Plaza El Segundo
Development traffic generation would not be perceptible along any
of the modeled roadways in the vicinity of the project, where
sensitive receptors are located Therefore, impacts from traffic
associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development would be less
than significant
(4) During project operation, it is anticipated that the primary
sources of noise occurring with the Plaza El Segundo site would
be loading dock and parking lot activity All these activities will be
similar and consistent with activities occurring at the immediately
adjacent non - residential uses These activities would be within
ambient noise levels and thus would not change the existing noise
environment As such, impacts related to parking lot and loading
dock noise would be less than significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
development projects proposed to be constructed on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans site The subsequent environmental
documentation must address the following
(1) A project - specific construction noise analysis must be
prepared that calculates, based on project - specific parameters
and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could
be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would
be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site
If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in
temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a
sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA
over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient
sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more,
then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be
applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures
provided below (1 -1)
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C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The following mitigation measures are required to minimize
construction related noise impacts associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) A project- specific construction noise analysis must be
prepared that calculates, based on project- specific parameters
and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could
be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would
be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site
If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in
temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a
sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA
over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient
sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more,
then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be
applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures
provided below
• Construction contracts must specify that all construction
equipment shall be equipped with mufflers and other
applicable noise attenuation devices
• During construction phases, the contractor must store and
maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent
receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east of
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
• As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code,
construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 6
p m Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on
Sunday or a Federal holiday
• Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along
the northern and eastern property lines of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during construction,
which must be high enough to block the line -of -sight between
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and receptor property
locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -1)
Plaza El Segundo
The follow mitigation measures are required to minimize
construction related noise impacts associated with the Plaza El
Segundo Development
(2) Construction contracts must specify that all construction
equipment must be equipped with mufflers and other applicable
noise attenuation devices (1 -2)
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(3) During construction phases, the contractor must store and
maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent receptor
property locations to the north and east of the Plaza El Segundo
site (1 -3)
(4) As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code,
construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 6 p m
Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on Sunday
or a Federal holiday (1 -4)
(5) Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed
along the 4 5 acre portion of the Plaza El Segundo site south of
the UPRR tracks during construction, which must be high enough
to block the line -of -sight (a minimum of 8 feet above existing
grade) between the Plaza El Segundo site and receptor property
locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -5)
d) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to noise
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
Population, Housing, and Employment
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) Construction of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would result in
increased employment opportunities in the construction field,
which could potentially result in increased permanent population
and demand for housing in the vicinity of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site However, the employment
patterns of construction workers in Southern California are such
that it is not likely that they would relocate their households as a
consequence of the construction employment associated with the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El
Segundo Development
(2) Operation of the development permitted under the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would provide
employment for approximately 1,904 persons by project
completion in the year 2012 Employment resulting from the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be
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consistent with SCAG projections for the City of El Segundo and
the South Bay Cities Subregion through 2015 Therefore, impacts
associated the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning related to
employment would be less than significant
(3) The City of El Segundo is a fobs rich city, with far more
employment opportunities than the available housing stock can
accommodate From the SCAG data presented in Section IV J it
can be seen that the vast majority of employees in the City of El
Segundo commute to work from other communities, and will
continue to do so in the future While the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning is expected to generate approximately 1,904 new
jobs, for several reasons, it is not expected to generate a demand
for 1,904 housing units It is reasonable to expect, therefore, that
many of the new employees will be drawn from the local labor force
in the City of El Segundo and surrounding communities
(4) It is expected that the maximum housing demand
generated by the project could be accommodated by the existing
housing stock within the average 9 7 -mile commute distance from
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, without generating
demand for new housing construction Therefore, the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would result in less than
significant impacts related to housing
Plaza El Segundo
(5) Operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would
provide employment for approximately 952 persons The Plaza El
Segundo's estimated employee generation would account for
approximately 6 8 percent of SCAG's forecasted total employment
growth for the City of El Segundo during this period Employment
resulting from the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
would be consistent with SCAG projections for the City of El
Segundo and the South Bay Cities Subregion through 2010
Therefore, the Plaza El Segundo would result in a less than
significant impact regarding employment
(6) The additional housing demand associated with the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be
accommodated by existing housing supply in the South Bay Cities
Subregion and surrounding cities to the north and northeast of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The proposed Plaza El
Segundo would implement the proposed C -4 zoning on a portion
of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Thus the proposed
Plaza El Segundo would not pose additional issues related to
increased employment and housing demand The proposed
Plaza El Segundo would result in less than significant impacts
related to housing
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
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C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) As no significant impacts on population, housing and
employment associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo would occur, no mitigation
measures are required There are no available mitigation
measures to address the incremental contribution of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo to the
significant cumulative impact related to population growth and
housing demand
Plaza El Segundo
(2) As no significant impacts on population, housing and
employment associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo would occur, no mitigation
measures are required There are no available mitigation
measures to address the incremental contribution of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo to the
significant cumulative impact related to population growth and
housing demand
d) Finding
(1) No significant impacts were identified and no mitigation
measures were required No impact is anticipated to employment
or population growth as a result of implementing the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development
(2) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to population, housing, and
employment
(3) Changes or
incorporated into the
Plaza El Segundo
substantially lessen
identified in the FOR
10 Public Services —Fire Protection
a) Facts /Effects
alterations have been required in, or
Rosecrans/Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Development project which avoid or
the significant environmental effect as
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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(1) Emergency access to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site would be provided at several driveways along Sepulveda
Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue and from Allied Way Internal fire
access roadways would be provided throughout the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Emergency response times
are not anticipated to be significantly impacted by project traffic,
as the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located less than
one mile southwest of ESFD Station No 2 and within two miles of
the proposed relocation site for Station No. 2 Additional City
streets and public fire hydrants would be provided on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The provision of street
continuation through the site is proposed as part of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Project, which would improve
access to the southern edge of the City Water flow and fire
hydrants would be provided in accordance with ESFD
Regulations, and installation of automatic fire sprinklers and a
complete life- safety alarm system within each budding shall be
undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform
Fire Code to further preclude the need for additional fire
protection The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would
not require new or physically altered fire protection facilities in
order to maintain acceptable fire service ratios, response times, or
other performance standards and would have a less than
significant impact on fire protection services
(2) A Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square
foot is required and would be provided by future development
within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site in order
to address fire service impacts The Fire Service Mitigation Fee is
set by the City at a level which adequately reflects the impacts on
fire services caused by new development
Plaza El Segundo
(3) Because the full development permitted under the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not significantly
impact fire protections services, the proposed Plaza El Segundo
would also result in less than significant impacts on fire protection
services
(4) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be
responsible for paying the Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per
gross square foot set forth in the El Segundo Municipal Code
The Fire Service Mitigation Fee is set by the City at a level which
adequately reflects the impacts on fire services caused by new
development
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
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C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Although impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would be less than significant with respect to fire
protection facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following
standard conditions of project approval to offset project impacts
(1) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Fire
Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square foot of budding
area prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (K -1 1)
(2) A fire life safety plan, which must include definitive plans
and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo Fire
Department (ESFD) for review and approval prior to
commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed
development (K -1 2)
(3) The applicant must provide fire access roadways to and
throughout the property and submit a layout plan to the ESFD for
approval (K -1 3)
(4) The applicant must provide water flow and on -site fire
hydrants as required by the ESFD (K -1 4)
(5) The following installations require separate Fire
Department approval The applicant must submit separate plans
for Fire Department review
• Automatic fire sprinklers,
• Fire alarm system,
• Underground fire service mains,
• Fire Pumps,
• Emergency generators, and
• Any aboveground
including elevator
(K -1 5)
Plaza El Segundo
or underground storage tank
sumps and condensation tanks
Although impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
would be less than significant with respect to fire protection
facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard
conditions of project approval to offset project impacts
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(6) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Fire
Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square foot of building
area prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (K -1 6)
(7) A fire life safety plan, which must include definitive plans
and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo Fire
Department (ESFD) for review and approval prior to
commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed
development (K -1 7)
(8) The applicant must provide fire access roadways to and
throughout the property and submit a layout plan to the ESFD for
approval (K -1 8)
(9) The applicant must provide water flow and on -site fire
hydrants as required by the ESFD (K -1 9)
(10) The following installations require separate Fire
Department approval The applicant must submit separate plans
for Fire Department review
• Automatic fire sprinklers,
• Fire alarm system,
• Underground fire service mains,
• Fire Pumps,
• Emergency generators, and
• Any aboveground or underground storage tank
including elevator sumps and condensation tanks
(K -1 10)
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to fire services
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FOR
11 Public Services — Police Protection
a) Facts /Effects
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Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezonin
(1) The additional commercial uses on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that would be permitted
under the proposed C -4 zone could potentially generate an
increase in the number of service calls Responses to thefts,
vehicle burglaries, damage to vehicles, traffic- related incidents,
and crimes against persons are anticipated to result from an
increase in traffic on adjacent streets and an increase in transient
occupancy
(2) ESPD has not identified any need for new or altered
facilities that would be required to serve development permitted
under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Therefore, impacts to police services associated with development
of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
less than significant In addition, development permitted under the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be required
to pay the required Police Service Mitigation Fee, which has been
set by the City at a level which reflects the impacts on police
services caused by new development
Plaza El Segundo
(3) Because the full development permitted under the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not significantly
impact police services, the proposed Plaza El Segundo would also
result in less than significant impacts on police services The
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would incorporate a
security plan into the project design, to include visible building
addresses, limited entrances and exits, low profile landscaping,
adequate lighting, and provisions for security personnel The
security plan would work to reduce crime and thus reduce police
service calls and need for new or physically altered police
facilities Additionally, as stated above, payment of the Police
Service Mitigation Fee, which has been set by the City at a level
which reflects the impacts on police services caused by new
development, would also be required
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
c) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Although impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would be less than significant with respect to police
facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard
conditions of project approval to offset project impacts
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(1) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Police
Service Mitigation Fee of $0 11 per gross square foot of building
area prior to the occupancy of each building (K 2 -1)
(2) A strategic security plan, which must include definitive
plans and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo
Police Department (ESPD) for review and approval prior to
commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development The strategic security plan must include, but not be
limited to, the following items
• Depending on the size of the structure and its location in
relation to the streets, the size of the displayed address
may vary from a minimum of 4" to as much as 24"
• Budding entrances and exits must be limited in number and
located in a manner to increase security and visibility of the
building
• All landscaping must be low profile especially around
perimeter fencing, windows, doors and entryways taking
special care not to limit visibility and provide climbing
access
• Adequate street, walkway, building and parking lot lighting
shall be provided to enhance security
• Provisions for on -site security personnel (K 2 -2)
Plaza El Segundo
Although impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
would be less than significant with respect to police facilities, the
City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of
project approval to offset project impacts
(3) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Police
Service Mitigation Fee of $0 11 per gross square foot of building
area prior to the occupancy of each building (K 2 -3)
(4) A strategic security plan, which must include definitive
plans and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo
Police Department (ESPD) for review and approval prior to
commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development The strategic security plan must include, but not be
limited to, the following items
Depending on the size of the structure and its location in
relation to the streets, the size of the displayed address
may vary from a minimum of 4" to as much as 24"
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Building entrances and exits must be limited to keep
control and visibility of the budding
• All landscaping must be low profile especially around
perimeter fencing, windows, doors and entryways taking
special care not to limit visibility and provide climbing
access
• Adequate street, walkway, building and parking lot lighting
must be provided to enhance security
• Provisions for on -site security personnel (K 2 -4)
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to police protection
(2) Changes or
incorporated into the
Plaza El Segundo
substantially lessen
identified in the FEIR
12 Transportation and Traffic
a) Facts /Effects
alterations have been required in, or
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Development project which avoid or
the significant environmental effect as
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would
significantly impact 13 intersections during the a m peak hour,
p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour (or combinations
of the above)
(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is estimated to
contribute approximately 240 trips in the southbound direction on
the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El
Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon peak hour, this number
of trips would cause the D/C ratio to increase by 0 02, with a
resulting LOS of F(0), which would constitute a significant impact
at this location The remaining freeway segments would not be
significantly impacted by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning
Plaza El Segundo
(3) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would
significantly impact a total of seven intersections during the a m
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peak hour, p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour (or
combinations of the above)
(4) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development is
estimated to contribute approximately 162 trips in the southbound
direction on the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105
interchange and El Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon
peak hour, this number of trips would cause the D/C ratio to
increase by 0 01, with a resulting LOS of F(0), which would be a
less than significant impact at this location The remaining
freeway segments would not be significantly impacted by the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The following mitigation measures are required to reduce traffic
impacts from the full implementation of the proposed C -4 zone
under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Physical Roadway Improvements
(1) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Convert
the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared
through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the
east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center
median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to
a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L-
1)
(2) El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard Not
required for Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative
(3) Park Place and Nash Street Provide a new traffic signal
at this location Widen and restripe the eastbound and westbound
directions to provide one left -turn lane, one through lane, and one
right -turn only lane (L -3)
(4) Park Place and Douglas Street Provide a new traffic
signal at this location (L -4)
(5) Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard On the
westbound approach of Rosecrans Avenue dedicate additional
right -of -way on the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a
free flow right -turn lane and third left -turn lane Sepulveda
Boulevard south of Rosecrans Avenue may need to be widened to
accommodate the third left -turn lane, depending on the specific
design of this lane This widening could take place within the
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existing Sepulveda Boulevard right -of -way Widen the east side of
Sepulveda Boulevard along the project frontage to provide the
acceptance lane for the free westbound right -turn lane This
additional lane on Sepulveda should be improved to the new Park
Place connection where a right turn lane will be provided This
intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach and
Caltrans Coordination and concurrence of these agencies for
implementation of these improvements would be required (L -5)
(6) Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way Not required for
Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
(7) Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street On the westbound
approach, widen the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a
dedicated westbound right -turn lane This intersection's
jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach Coordination and
concurrence of this agency for implementation of this
improvement would be required This improvement is included as
part of the current Rosecrans /Aviation Widening (discussed under
"Future Highway System Improvements ") but will be guaranteed
by the project (L -7)
Site Trip Reductions
(8) Project applicants must promote ndeshare programs
(bikes, rideshare matching and transit options) as required by the
City of El Segundo Transportation Demand Management Program
(TDM) In addition to the traditional TDM program, project
applicants must promote access to the Commute View System
which is being implemented by the City to provide information on
congested routes to provide additional trip reduction measures
The Commute View System is an advanced traveler information
system which provides real time travel time information, incident
information, and general traffic conditions through a variety of
devices such as the cable, internet, cell phone and wireless PDA
This will provide commuters the ability to make informed decisions
regarding the route, time of travel and mode of transportation
Project applicants must include or share in a transit connection
system to promote use of the existing Metro Green Line service,
remote employee lot during seasonal peaks and local circulator
service Based upon estimate usage patterns and trial studies, an
approximately three percent reduction in trips to and from the site
during peak periods is anticipated with these enhancements (L -8)
Intelligent Transportation Systems Connections/Upgrades
(9) The South Bay area will be enhanced with an area -wide
signal system upgrade prior to project completion in 2012 This
system is already funded and will be implemented with or without
the proposed project The improvement will provide for intelligent
transportation systems (ITS) which provide real time adjustment to
signal timing based upon current conditions thereby increasing
capacity along major corridors ITS system enhancements are
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currently being tested and evaluated which provide further
enhanced capacity These enhancements provide advanced
communication upgrades to the users of the roadway systems
Items include Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) and
Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) ATIS provides
commuters with information to make route and time of day
decisions The enhanced ATIS system that would be included
within the South Bay ITS system will enable private sector
partners to disseminate freeway and arterial traffic information to
the public via paid subscription services ATMS manages the
traffic system on surrounding streets
Applicants for development projects within the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must provide for connectivity
to the systems described above Project applicants must provide
access to information disseminated by the ATIS system to patrons
and employees by including at least one television monitor or
equivalent equipment that is compatible with and connected to the
ATIS system and that displays current commuter information from
the ATIS system during all hours that the development is open for
business The monitor or equivalent equipment shall be placed in
a centralized location within the development, shall be specifically
identified on directory maps of the facility, shall be specifically and
clearly identified as the location for obtaining current travel
information and shall be identified elsewhere throughout the
development with signage that directs patrons to the location
Project applicants must also facilitate dissemination of information
provided by the ATIS system to project employees by working with
project tenants to offer fully or partially subsidized monthly
subscriptions to employees (currently estimated at full cost of
$5 00 per month per user) Project applicants (or successors in
interest) must provide any new project tenant with information
regarding subscription programs available to employees and costs
thereof and shall encourage tenants to provide subsidized monthly
subscriptions to their employees However, because there is no
guarantee that subscription subsidies will be provided by future
tenants of developments within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site, no additional credit for these subscriptions can be
taken except for the enhancements provided by the South Bay
ITS system as presently designed (7 %, see discussion under
"Future Highway System Improvements" above) (L -9)
Local Street - Freeway Inter -Ties
(10) This mitigation measure is applicable to bwldout of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site beyond the Plaza El
Segundo Project Development Applicants for development
projects within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (excluding
the Plaza El Segundo Project) shall fund or construct upgrades
and enhancements to the El Segundo and /or South Bay ITS
systems, and /or the Caltrans ITS system that singly or in
combination cause an increase of 3% in the capacity of the street
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system served by these ITS systems The 3% increase shall be
measured from the calculated capacity of the system based upon
existing lane configurations, plus a 10% increase on street in the
City of El Segundo, and 7% increase on streets outside the City of
El Segundo to reflect the El Segundo and South Bay ITS systems,
respectively The upgrades /enhancements shall be selected from
the following menu and approved by the relevant jurisdictional
agency expansion of the fiber optic communication system,
expansion of wireless communication components, provision of
software components, supplemental advance system detectors,
changeable message signs, closed circuit television cameras, or
any other reasonably feasible upgrade or enhancement approved
by the relevant jurisdictional agency The applicant shall
participate in any applicable fair share fee mitigation program that
will otherwise fund the foregoing upgrades/enhancements and
shall receive credit for all fair share payments (L -10)
Project parking /egress information system for key access/egress
corridors
(11) Project applicants must provide parking /egress information
systems in the manner of Changeable Message Signs (CMS)
along key access /egress corridors of Sepulveda Boulevard,
Rosecrans Avenue, and Park Place Currently, Los Angeles
County is installing CMS on major streets in the South Bay area
and locations for additional CMS would be identified in
coordination with Los Angeles County A centrally located kiosk
system must be included in project design that can disseminate
roadway conditions along the major routes This information
would be utilized by the employee or patron to determine the least
congested access /egress route to /from the project, thereby
minimizing delay on the roadway systems Based upon recent
studies in the South Bay area under trial conditions,
implementation of this measure is anticipated to improve capacity
at the site adjacent intersections by three percent, along major
corridors of Rosecrans Avenue, Sepulveda Boulevard, and El
Segundo Boulevard by two percent, and the balance of the study
intersections by one percent (L -11)
Plaza El Segundo
From the list of mitigation measures required to address the
complete implementation of the C -4 zone on the proposed
Sepulveda / Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the following specific
mitigation measures must be required to address the traffic
impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
Physical Roadway improvements
(12) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard —
Convert the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared
through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the
east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center
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median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to
a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L-
13)
(13) El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard — Not
required for Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative
(14) Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard — On the
westbound approach of Rosecrans Avenue dedicate additional
right -of -way on the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a
free flow right -turn lane Widen the east side of Sepulveda
Boulevard along the project frontage to provide the acceptance
lane for the free westbound right -turn lane This additional lane on
Sepulveda should be improved to the new Park Place connection
where a right turn lane will be provided This intersection's
jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach and Caltrans
Coordination and concurrence of these agencies for
implementation of these improvements would be required (L -15)
(15) Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way — Not required for
Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation
Site Tnp Reductions
(16) The project applicant must promote ndeshare programs
(bikes, rideshare matching, and transit options) as required by the
City of El Segundo Transportation Demand Management Program
(TDM) In addition to the traditional TDM program and to provide
additional trip reduction measures, the project applicant must
promote access to the Commuter View System which is being
implemented by the City to provide information on congested
routes The project applicant must provide a transit connection
system that may be shared with other nearby retail projects to
promote use of the existing Metro Green Line service, remote
employee lot during seasonal peaks and local circulator service
Based upon typical usage patterns, an approximately three
percent reduction in trips to and from the site during peak periods
is anticipated with these enhancements (L -17)
Intelligent Transportation System Connections/Upgrades
(17) The South Bay area will be enhanced with an area -wide
signal system upgrade prior to project completion in 2012 This
system is already funded and will be implemented with or without
the proposed project The improvement will provide for intelligent
transportation systems (ITS) which provide real time adjustment to
signal timing based upon current conditions thereby increasing
capacity along major corridors ITS system enhancements are
currently being tested and evaluated which provide further
enhanced capacity These enhancements provide advanced
communication upgrades to the users of the roadway systems
Items include Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) and
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Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) ATIS provides
commuters with information to make route and time of day
decisions The enhanced ATIS system that would be included
within the South Bay ITS system will enable private sector
partners to disseminate freeway and arterial traffic information to
the public via paid subscription services ATMS manages the
traffic system on surrounding streets
Applicants for development projects within the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must provide for connectivity
to the systems described above Project applicants must provide
access to information disseminated by the ATIS system to patrons
and employees by including at least one television monitor or
equivalent equipment that is compatible with and connected to the
ATIS system and that displays current commuter information from
the ATIS system during all hours that the development is open for
business The monitor or equivalent equipment shall be placed in
a centralized location within the development, shall be specifically
identified on directory maps of the facility, shall be specifically and
clearly identified as the location for obtaining current travel
information and shall be identified elsewhere throughout the
development with signage that directs patrons to the location
Project applicants must also facilitate dissemination of information
provided by the ATIS system to protect employees by working with
project tenants to offer fully or partially subsidized monthly
subscriptions to employees (currently estimated at full cost of
$5 00 per month per user) Project applicants (or successors in
interest) must provide any new project tenant with information
regarding subscription programs available to employees and costs
thereof and shall encourage tenants to provide subsidized monthly
subscriptions to their employees However, because there is no
guarantee that subscription subsidies will be provided by future
tenants of developments within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site, no additional credit for these subscriptions can be
taken except for the enhancements provided by the South Bay
ITS system as presently designed (7 %, see discussion under
"Future Highway System Improvements" above) (L -18)
d) Findings
(1) Implementation of the mitigation measures would reduce
traffic- related impacts from Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
to less than significant levels with the exception of El Segundo
Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard during the p m peak hour
and Rosecrans Avenue and Aviation Boulevard for the Saturday
mid -day peak hour
(2) In addition, improvements at three intersections require
coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies
for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning In the event that the
concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be obtained, impacts at
these intersections would be significant and unavoidable
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(3) Implementation of the mitigation measures would reduce
traffic- related impacts from the Plaza El Segundo Development to
less than significant levels with the exception of the intersection of
El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard
(4) In addition, improvements at two intersections require
coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies
for the Plaza El Segundo Development In the event that the
concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be obtained, impacts at
these intersections would be significant and unavoidable
(5) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to transportation and traffic
(6) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
(7) If mitigation is not adopted by
impact would remain significant and
Council this includes the impact within
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
13 Utilities - Sewer
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
the other jurisdiction(s), the
unavoidable and the City
the ambit of the Statement
(1) The estimated sewage generation associated with the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be 242,750
gpd Sewage generation would be associated with the proposed
Plaza El Segundo uses and additional development up to the
levels permitted under the proposed C -4 zone Continuation of
the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result in
any net change in sewage generation from this use The
production process associated with the industrial gas production
facility permitted under the proposed C -4 zone does not generate
sewage Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve
generation of sewage As such, these facilities would not require
additional infrastructure or generate demand for sewage
conveyance and treatment
(2) As there is no sewer infrastructure directly serving the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, a significant impact to
sewage service would be created unless it is mitigated by the
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addition of sewer infrastructure directly serving the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
(3) Additionally, a large portion of the site is not located within
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County jurisdiction, and
would therefore need to be annexed into County Sanitation District
5 prior to project approval Upon annexation, local sewer
infrastructure would carry sewage to County Sanitation Districts of
Los Angeles County infrastructure and ultimately to the JWPCP
According to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, sewer
service will be provided up to the levels legally permitted
Because JWPCP has sufficient treatment capacity to
accommodate the sewage flows associated with the existing
development, there would be no impacts associated with sewage
treatment Once the necessary infrastructure is established in
conjunction with development that occurs within the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site in accordance with the
proposed C -4 zone, there would be a less than significant impact
on sewer capacity and treatment services
Plaza El Segundo
(4) The analysis regarding sewer service and infrastructure
within the Plaza El Segundo Development site is in accordance
with the mitigation measure for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning that requires project specific evaluation of potential
sewer impacts and no further analysis beyond that set forth in the
following mitigation measures is required The analysis
demonstrates that this component of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in new
effects related to sewer service and infrastructure that were not
examined in the Program EIR for the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo would generate an
estimated 104,625 gpd of sewage As there is no sewer
infrastructure directly serving the Plaza El Segundo site, the
proposed Plaza El Segundo would include the construction of
sewer infrastructure providing sufficient capacity to handle sewage
flows that would be generated by the proposed Plaza El Segundo
According to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, sewer
service will be provided up to the levels legally permitted
Because JWPCP has sufficient treatment capacity to
accommodate the sewage flows associated with the existing
development, there would be no impacts associated with sewage
capacity or treatment Once the necessary infrastructure is
constructed, there would be a less than significant impact on
sewer capacity and treatment services
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
development projects proposed to be constructed on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This information must be
examined, at the time the development protect is proposed, in light
of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study
would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or
Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental
documentation must include the following
(1) An analysis of sewer service to the proposed development
must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing sewer
lines to serve the development, the projected peak sewage
generation and must identify new sewer infrastructure required to
serve the development (M -1 1)
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The following mitigation measures are required for the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to ensure compliance with all
code and ordinance requirements
(1) An analysis of sewer service to the proposed development
must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing sewer
lines to serve the development, the projected peak sewage
generation, and must identify new sewer infrastructure required to
serve the development (M 1 -1)
(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must be
annexed to Los Angeles County Sanitation District No 5 (M 1 -2)
(3) Protect applicants must be required to obtain a sewer
connection permit from the Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts (District 5) to obtain sanitary sewer service (M 1 -3)
(4) Additional local sewer infrastructure must be provided by
the applicant as necessary to connect the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site with existing sewer infrastructure This provision
must be coordinated with the protect applicant and may be the
partial responsibility of the applicant, as determined by the City
(M -1 4)
(5) The applicant must be required to replace or upgrade the
sewer infrastructure on or adjacent to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site, as needed (M -1 5)
(6) Project applicants must comply with the City's Sewer
Ordinance No 1093, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code,
Title 12, Chapter I General Provisions, Policies and Procedures
(M -1 6)
(7) Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant
must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo
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Planning and Budding Safety Development Services Department
and the Public Works Department for review and approval (M -1 7)
(8) Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of existing on-
site and adjacent off -site sewer mains must be conducted to
determine the present condition of the infrastructure which the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning protect will connect to (M-
1 8)
(9) All future developments must be discharged to the existing
twelve -inch sanitary sewer main in Rosecrans Avenue (M -1 9)
(10) New businesses that that generate Fats, Oils, or Greases
(e g , restaurants and grocery stores) must be required to install
grease interceptors with a minimum 30 minute retention period to
ensure these contaminants do not block the sewerage system (M-
1 10)
Plaza El Segundo
The following mitigation measures are required for the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development to ensure compliance with all
code and ordinance requirements
(11) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must be
annexed to Los Angeles County Sanitation District No 5 (M -1 11)
(12) The project applicant must be required to obtain a sewer
connection permit from the Los Angeles County Sanitation
Districts (District 5) to obtain sanitary sewer service (M -1 12)
(13) Additional local sewer infrastructure must be provided by
the applicant as necessary to connect the Plaza El Segundo Site
with existing sewer infrastructure This provision must be
coordinated with the project applicant and may be the partial
responsibility of the applicant, as determined by the City (M -1 13)
(14) The existing 15 -inch sanitary sewer line must be removed
and replaced with an 18 -inch line Plans must identify point of
connection for the proposed ten -inch sanitary sewer to the existing
sanitary sewer main on Allied Way (M -1 14)
(15) Project applicants must comply with the City's Sewer
Ordinance No 1093, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code,
Title 12, Chapter I General Provisions, Policies and Procedures
(M -1 15)
(16) Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant
must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo
Planning and Building Safety Department and the Public Works
Department for review and approval (M -1 16)
(17) Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of existing on-
site and adjacent off -site sewer mains must be conducted to
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determine the present condition of the infrastructure which the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project will connect to (M-
1 17)
(18) New businesses that that generate Fats, Oils, or Greases
(e g , restaurants and grocery stores) must be required to install
grease interceptors with a minimum 30 minute retention period to
ensure these contaminants do not block the sewerage system (M-
1 18)
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to sewer facilities
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
(3) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the
impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City
Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement
of Overriding Considerations (SOC)
Utilities - Water
a) Facts /effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The estimated water consumption associated with the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be 291,300
gpd Continuation of the existing lumber yard in its current
location would not result in any net change in water consumption
from this use The production process associated with the
industrial gas production facility permitted under the proposed C -4
zone does not use water Expansion of the existing RV storage
facility onto the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
would not involve additional water consumption As such, these
facilities would not require additional infrastructure or generate
demand for water supply or infrastructure Given the anticipated
land uses at the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Site, and
the water consumption rate of 291,300 gpd, impacts to water
supply would be less than significant
(2) As minimal water distribution infrastructure exists on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, provision of water supply
infrastructure would be included in development permitted under
the proposed C-4 zone Additional water infrastructure would be
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required to serve future development within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Additionally, because new
infrastructure is required to adequately serve the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, temporary disruptions may
occur, lasting up to four hours at a time, during construction of
new infrastructure and subsequent connection As the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development requires the expansion of existing water
infrastructure, a significant impact to water service would occur
(3) A water needs assessment determined that the City of El
Segundo has sufficient water supplies to supply to proposed
project
Plaza El Segundo
(4) The analysis provided below regarding water service and
infrastructure within the Plaza El Segundo Development site is in
accordance with the measures for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning that require project specific evaluation of potential water
service impacts and no further analysis of this issue is required
beyond that set forth in the following paragraphs, would be
required for the Plaza El Segundo Development The analysis
demonstrates that this component of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in new
effects related to water service and infrastructure that were not
examined in the Program EIR for the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo would consume an
estimated 125,550 gpd of water The Department of Public Works
has sufficient water to supply the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development's estimated demands at the site Impacts to water
supply would therefore be less than significant
(6) As minimal water distribution infrastructure exists on the
Plaza El Segundo site, provision of required infrastructure would
be included as part of the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development Additionally, because new infrastructure is required
to adequately serve the Plaza El Segundo site, temporary
disruptions may occur, lasting up to four hours at a time, during
construction of new infrastructure and subsequent connection As
the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development requires the
expansion of existing water infrastructure, a significant impact to
water service would occur
(7) Development of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would
implement the proposed C -4 zoning on a portion of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and would be within the
parameters used to develop the water supply assessment for the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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b)
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Subsequent environmental documentation shall be prepared for
development projects proposed to be constructed on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This information shall be
examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light
of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study
would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or
Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental
documentation shall include the following
(1) An analysis of water service to the proposed development
must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing water
lines to serve the development and the projected water demand
and must identify new water infrastructure required to serve the
development (M 2 -1)
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The following mitigation measures must be implemented to
address significant impacts related to water distribution
infrastructure
(1) An analysis of water service to the proposed development
must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing water
lines to serve the development and the projected water demand
and must identify new water infrastructure required to serve the
development (M 2 -1)
(2) New streets must be connected through the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to adjacent existing streets,
with no gaps or disconnects, so as to allow connections to existing
infrastructure contained in the existing streets (M 2 -2)
(3) Water distribution mains must be installed in the through
streets in order to complete the existing water grid and provide
water distribution to the interior of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site Connecting pipes should be a minimum of ten
inches (M 2 -3)
(4) New water lines must be connected to the existing water
line located in Allied Way to provide a continuous public water line
beginning from Sepulveda Boulevard to an existing line in Allied
Way (M 2 -4)
(5) Development on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site must include dual water connections to allow for
landscaping to be irrigated by reclaimed water (M 2 -5)
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(6) Reclaimed water must be used as the water source to
irrigate landscaped areas on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site (M 2 -6)
(7) Efficient irrigation systems must be installed which
minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize the water which
will reach plant roots (e g drip irrigation, automatic sprinklers
equipped with moisture sensors) (M 2 -7)
(8) Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to irrigate
landscaping during early morning hours or during the evening to
reduce water losses from evaporation Sprinklers must also be
reset to water less often in cooler months and during the rainfall
season so that water is not wasted by excessive landscape
irrigation (M 2 -8)
(9) Selection of drought - tolerant, low water consuming plant
varieties must be used to reduce irrigation water consumption
(M 2 -9)
(10) Project applicants must comply with the City's
Conservation Program, Ordinance No 1194, of the City of El
Segundo Municipal Code, Title 10 -Parks and Recreation, Chapter
2 Water Conservation in Landscaping and Resolution No 3806
(M 2 -10)
Prior to a building permit being issued the protect applicant
must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El
Segundo Planning and Budding Safety Department for review
and approval relative to compliance with the City's Water
Conservation Ordinance and Guidelines for Water
Conservation in Landscaping
Plaza El Segundo
The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to
address significant impacts related to water distribution
infrastructure
(11) Water distribution mains must be installed in the eastward
extension of Park Place and the extension of Allied Way to Park
Place in order to complete the existing water grid and provide
water distribution to the interior of the Plaza El Segundo site
Connecting pipes must be a minimum of ten inches (M 2 -11)
(12) Development on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Site must
include dual water connections to allow for landscaping to be
irrigated by reclaimed water (M 2 -12)
(13) Reclaimed water must be used as the water source to
irrigate landscaped areas on the Plaza El Segundo Development
(M 2 -13)
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(14) Efficient irrigation systems must be installed which
minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize the water which
will reach plant roots (e g drip irrigation, automatic sprinklers
equipped with moisture sensors) (M 2 -14)
(15) Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to irrigate
landscaping during early morning hours or during the evening to
reduce water losses from evaporation Sprinklers must also be
reset to water less often in cooler months and during the rainfall
season so that water is not wasted by excessive landscape
irrigation (M 2 -15)
(16) Selection of drought - tolerant, low water consuming plant
varieties must be used to reduce irrigation water consumption
(M 2 -16)
(17) The project applicant must comply with the City's
Conservation Program, Ordinance No 1194, of the City of El
Segundo Municipal Code, Title 10 -Parks and Recreation, Chapter
2 Water Conservation in Landscaping and Resolution No 3806
• Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant
must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El
Segundo Planning and Building Safety Department for review
and approval relative to compliance with the City's Water
Conservation Ordinance and Guidelines for Water
Conservation in Landscaping (M 2 -17)
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to water service
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
15 Utilities — Solid Waste
a) Facts /effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The existing structures on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site have been or are in the process of being
demolished Approximately 75 percent of the solid waste
generated during construction as a result of the Rezoning has
been recycled and salvaged Through the remainder of
construction such solid waste would continue to be recycled and
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salvaged at this rate Materials not recycled would be disposed of
at local landfills The amount of solid waste generated by the
construction of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning protect
would not be significant as it would not create a need for new
facilities, systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to local or
regional solid waste disposal facilities
(2) The estimated solid waste generation associated with the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be
approximately 4,250 pounds per day Continuation of the existing
lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net
change in solid waste generation The production process
associated with the industrial gas production facility permitted
under the proposed C -4 zone does not generate solid waste
Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional
solid waste generation As such, these facilities would not
generate demand for solid waste disposal facilities
(3) Although existing landfills in Los Angeles County are near
capacity, potential landfill expansion could accommodate the
projected growth for the region The Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site would be required to comply with the City's SSRP,
which the City has implemented as a means of achieving the
goals and requirements of AB 939 Therefore, long term
operational impacts to landfills and solid waste service would be
less than significant
Plaza El Segundo
(4) With the recycling of most of the solid waste generated by
the construction phase of the Plaza El Segundo, short-term
construction impacts to landfills and solid waste service would be
less than significant
(5) The development at Plaza El Segundo would generate
approximately 2,125 pounds of solid waste per day Solid waste
generated on -site would be disposed in accordance with all
applicable federal, state and local regulations related to solid
waste The Plaza El Segundo site would be required to comply
with the City's SSRP, which the City has implemented as a means
of achieving the goals and requirements of AB 939 Therefore,
long term operational impacts to landfills and solid waste service
would be less than significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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Development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning project must comply with all applicable City, County,
and State requirements regulating solid waste disposal
Cumulative impact is the responsibility of local, regional, and state
agencies and therefore no project level mitigation measures are
available The City of El Segundo imposes the following standard
conditions of project approval to offset protect impacts
(1) Where economically feasible, the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning protect must incorporate the
use of recycled materials in building materials, furnishing
operations and building maintenance (M 3 -1)
(2) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project
must recycle all construction debris in a practical, available, and
accessible manner, to the maximum extent feasible, during the
demolition and construction phases (M 3 -2)
(3) The design of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning project must allocate space for a recycling collection
area for use by both on -site employees and visitors, the design of
which will adhere to siting requirements in the City's recycling
ordinance, The design of the collection area will facilitate source
separation and collection of additional materials that may be
designated as recyclable by the City in the future (M 3 -3)
Plaza El Segundo
(4) Where economically feasible, the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development must incorporate the use of recycled
materials in building materials, furnishing operations and building
maintenance (M 3 -4)
(5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must
recycle all construction debris in a practical, available, and
accessible manner, to the maximum extent feasible, during the
demolition and construction phases (M 3 -5)
(6) The design of the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development must allocate space for a recycling collection area
for use by both on -site employees and visitors, the design of
which will adhere to siting requirements in the City's recycling
ordinance The design of the collection area will facilitate source
separation and collection of additional materials that may be
designated as recyclable by the City in the future (M 3 -6)
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to solid waste
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(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans/Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
16 Utilities — Natural Gas
a) Facts /effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezonin
(1) The estimated natural gas consumption associated with
the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be
approximately 82,166 cf per day Continuation of the existing
lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net
change in natural gas consumption The production process
associated with the industrial gas production facility would utilize
less natural gas than the existing Air Products facility located
within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional
natural gas consumption As such, these facilities would not
generate additional demand on natural gas supplies and
infrastructure According to the Southern California Gas
Company, the demand for natural gas of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning can be accommodated by
the existing natural gas supply available and infrastructure in the
project area Therefore, natural gas impacts from the
development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would be less than significant
Plaza El Segundo
(2) The estimated natural gas consumption by the Plaza El
Segundo is approximately 41,083 cf per day According to the
Southern California Gas Company, the demand for natural gas at
the Plaza El Segundo can be accommodated by the existing
natural gas supply available and infrastructure in the project area
Therefore, natural gas impacts from the development of the
proposed Plaza El Segundo would be less than significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) As no significant natural gas service impacts have been
identified, no mitigation measures are required
Plaza El Segundo
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(2) As no significant natural gas service impacts have been
identified, no mitigation measures are required
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to natural gas service /supply
17 Utilities — Electricity
a) Facts /effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The estimated electricity consumption associated with the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be
approximately 39,321 kilowatt hours (kwh) per day Continuation
of the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result
in any net change in electricity consumption The production
process associated with the industrial gas production facility would
utilize less electricity than the existing Air Products facility located
within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional
electricity consumption As such, these facilities would not
generate additional demand on electricity supplies and
infrastructure SCE has indicated that they can accommodate the
electricity demands of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo project Therefore, impacts
related to electricity would be less than significant
Plaza El Segundo
(2) The estimated electricity consumption by the Plaza El
Segundo is approximately 23,544 kwh per day SCE has
indicated that they can accommodate the electricity demands of
the proposed Plaza El Segundo Therefore, impacts related to
electricity would be less than significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Although the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
project would not result in any significant electricity impacts, the
City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of
project approval to offset project impacts
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(1) The applicant must consult with SCE during the design
process of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
project regarding potential energy conservation measures for the
project Examples of such energy conservation measures include
• Design windows (i e, tinting, double pane glass, etc) to
reduce thermal gain and loss and thus cooling loads during
warm weather, and heating loads during cool weather
• Install thermal insulation in walls and ceilings that exceed
requirements established by the State of California Energy
Conservation Standards
• Install high - efficiency lamps for all internal streetlights and
outdoor security lighting
• Time control interior and exterior lighting These systems
must be programmed to account for variations in seasonal
daylight times
• Finish exterior walls with light- colored materials and high -
emissivity characteristics to reduce cooling loads Finish
interior walls with light- colored materials to reflect more
light and thus increase lighting efficiency (M 5 -1)
(2) All on -site electrical lines must be placed underground,
except for high voltage transmission lines located along
Rosecrans Avenue (M 5 -2)
(3) Electrical transformers must be screened from view from
the public right -of -way (M 5 -3)
Plaza El Segundo
Although the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not
result in any significant electricity impacts, the City of El Segundo
imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to
offset project impacts
(4) The applicant must consult with SCE during the design
process of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
regarding potential energy conservation measures for the project
Examples of such energy conservation measures include
• Design windows (e g , tinting, double pane glass, etc) to
reduce thermal gain and loss and thus cooling loads during
warm weather, and heating loads during cool weather
• Install thermal insulation
requirements established
Conservation Standards
n walls and ceilings that exceed
by the State of California Energy
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Install high - efficiency lamps for all internal streetlights and
outdoor security lighting
Time control interior and exterior lighting These systems
must be programmed to account for variations in seasonal
daylight times
Finish exterior walls with light- colored materials and high
emissivity characteristics to reduce cooling loads Finish
interior walls with light- colored materials to reflect more
light and thus increase lighting efficiency (M 5 -4)
(5) All on -site electrical lines must be placed underground,
except for high voltage transmission lines along Rosecrans
Avenue (M 5 -5)
(6) Electrical transformers must be screened from view from
the public right -of -way (M 5 -6)
d) Findings
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to electricity
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
Cultural Resources
a) Facts /effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR
requires analysis of potential impacts related to cultural resources
for later projects that would implement the proposed Circulation
Element Update The proposed connection of Park Place
between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and connection of
Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way through the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would constitute a project
that implements the Circulation Element Update policies The
analysis provided below meets the requirement for a records
search to be conducted prior to development of Circulation
Element facilities within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Based
upon the analysis, construction of this component of the proposed
Circulation Element Update would not result in new effects related
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to cultural resources that were not examined in the Program EIR
for the proposed Circulation Element Update
(2) As no known archaeological resources are known to exist
on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, no impacts to
archaeological resources are anticipated as a result of future
developments It is not anticipated that any developments on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would encounter
archaeological resources during construction activities
(3) No paleontological resources are known to exist on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Therefore, no impacts to
paleontological resources are anticipated as a result of the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project
(4) One historic resource has been identified on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This resource has been
identified as the brass foundry foundation located on the H
Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Future development on the H Kramer portion of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site could significantly impact
this resource Further evaluation is necessary to determine
whether this resource is eligible for listing on the California or
National Registers
Plaza El Segundo
(5) The records search provided above is in accordance with
the mitigation measures for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning that requires site specific evaluation of potential cultural
resources issues and no further analysis of this is beyond that set
forth in the preceding section would be required for the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development The analysis demonstrates that
construction of this component of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in new
effects related to cultural resources that were not examined in the
Program EIR for the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site
Rezoning
(6) As no known archaeological resources are known to exist
on the Plaza El Segundo Site, no impacts to archaeological
resources are anticipated Therefore, it is not anticipated that any
archaeological resources would be encountered during
construction activities associated with the Plaza EI Segundo
(7) No paleontological resources are known to exist on the
Plaza El Segundo Site Therefore, no impacts to paleontological
resources are anticipated as a result of the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development
(8) No historic resources have been identified on the Plaza El
Segundo Site All structures associated with the former industrial
uses have been demolished and the Plaza El Segundo site is
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currently undergoing soil characterization Therefore, the Plaza El
Segundo Development would not impact any historic resources
and no mitigation measures are required
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
development projects proposed to be constructed on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The subsequent
environmental documentation must include the following
(1) A records search and /or Phase I Archaeological Survey
must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist prior to the start of
construction activities (including grading) for any development on
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If the survey identifies
resources within the construction area, follow on studies shall be
conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the
records search prior to commencement of construction (N -1)
(2) Further analysis of Cultural Resource 19- 186856 is
required, that meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064 5(a)(2), to determine potential eligibility for the
California or National Register of Historic Places prior to any
construction activities occurring on the H Kramer portion of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If further analysis identifies
that the resource is eligible, then the recommendations identified
in that analysis must be followed (N -2)
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The following mitigation measure must be required for any future
development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
(1) A records search and /or Phase I Archaeological Survey
must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist prior to the start of
construction activities (including grading) for any development on
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If the survey identifies
resources within the construction area, follow on studies must be
conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the
records search prior to commencement of construction (N -1)
(2) Further analysis of Cultural Resource 19- 186856, that
meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section
15064 5(a)(2), is required to determine potential eligibility for the
California or National Historic Register of Historic Places prior to
any construction activities occurring on the H Kramer portion of
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If further analysis
identifies that the resource is eligible, then the recommendations
identified in that analysis must be followed and measures
identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels (N -2)
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(3) In the event that archaeological or
resources are encountered during the course
construction, all development must temporarily
areas until the resources are properly assessed
recommendations are determined by
archaeologist/paleontologist (N -3)
Plaza El Segundo
(4) In the event that archaeological or
resources are encountered during the course
construction, all development must temporarily
areas until the resources are properly assessed
recommendations are determined by
archaeologist/paleontologist (N -4)
d) Findings
paleontological
of grading or
cease in these
and subsequent
a qualified
paleontological
of grading or
cease in these
and subsequent
a qualified
(1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying significant environmental effects of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development with respect to cultural resources
(2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as
identified in the FEIR
D. Significant Unavoidable Effects that Cannot Be Mitigated to a Level of
Insignificance.
The City Council finds that in response to each adverse impact identified below,
changes or alterations have been required or incorporated in the Project, which lessen
the significant adverse environmental impact However, these impacts cannot be totally
avoided or reduced to a level of insignificance if the Project is implemented
Air Quality
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Construction Emissions
(1) Maximum daily emissions from a typical construction
project associated with the Proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning will exceed SCAQMD's daily thresholds for CO, ROG,
NOx, and PM10 Therefore, emissions of these pollutants would
result in significant short-term impacts
(2) Between 2007 and 2012, emissions from construction
activity may occur simultaneously with operational emissions
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associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Combined
emissions would exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds for CO, ROG,
NOx and PM10, which would constitute a significant impact
Operational Emissions
(3) Operation of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning in the bwldout year of 2012 is anticipated to result in
emissions that exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds for
four of the five criteria pollutants CO, PM10, ROG, and NOx
Thus, a significant impact related to these four criteria pollutants
would occur
Plaza El Segundo
Construction Emissions
(4) Maximum daily emissions associated with the construction
of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development will exceed
SCAQMD's daily thresholds for ROG and NOx Therefore,
emissions of these pollutants would result in significant short -term
impacts
Operational Emissions
(5) Operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo is anticipated
to result in emissions that exceed SCAQMD significance
thresholds for four of the five criteria pollutants CO, PM10, ROG,
and NOx Thus, a significant impact related to these four criteria
pollutants is anticipated
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects,
impacts associated with construction emissions must be examined
in light of this Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial
Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR
or Negative Declaration This examination must provide
quantified estimates of construction emissions based upon the
specific site, schedule, and construction equipment utilization
characteristics of the proposed development and compare the
estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction
emissions The analysis must incorporate the mitigation
measures identified below as appropriate, along with any other
mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis (C-
1)
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Construction Emissions
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The following is a list of feasible control measures that the
SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10
These mitigation measures must be implemented for all areas
where construction activities associated with the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would occur
Fugitive Dust, PM10
Compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, including but not limited to
the following
(1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects,
impacts associated with construction emissions must be
examined This examination must provide quantified estimates of
construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule,
and construction equipment utilization characteristics of the
proposed development and compare the estimated emissions to
the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The analysis
must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as
appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by
the project- specific analysis (C -1)
(2) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must
be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least
twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10
percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving
activities (C -2)
(3) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be
watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -3)
(4) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty
minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -4)
(5) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be
covered or watered at least twice daily (C -5)
(6) All haul trucks hauling sod, sand, and other loose materials
must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -6)
(7) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve
and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (C -7)
(8) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas
must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind
drive fugitive dust (C -8)
(9) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
when winds exceed 25 mph (C -9)
(10) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15
miles per hour (C -10)
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(11) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
during first and second stage smog alerts (C -11)
(12) For all construction emissions, the following measure must
apply
The applicant must develop and implement a construction
management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which
includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD,
or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD
a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic
interference
b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of
construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag
person)
c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow
on the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree
practicable
d Re -route construction trucks away from congested
streets
e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible
f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of
construction trucks and equipment on- and off -site
g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good
condition and in proper tune as per manufacturer's
specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize
exhaust emissions
h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations
during second stage smog alerts Contact the
SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts
i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary
diesel- or gasoline- powered generators
Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile
equipment and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily
available at competitive prices
k Use propane- or butane - powered on -site mobile
equipment instead of gasoline if readily available at
competitive prices (C -12)
Operational Emissions
Regional emissions of CO, ROG, PM10, and NOx are associated
with vehicular traffic No feasible mitigation measures are
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available to reduce vehicle travel and related tail pipe exhaust
emissions associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning
Plaza El Segundo
Construction Emissions
The following is a list of feasible control measures that the
SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10
These mitigation measures must be implemented during
construction activities associated with the proposed Plaza El
Segundo
Fugitive Dust. PM10
(13) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must
be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least
twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10
percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving
activities (C -13)
(14) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be
watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -14)
(15) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty
minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -15)
(16) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be
covered or watered at least twice daily (C -16)
(17) All haul trucks hauling sod, sand, and other loose materials
must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -17)
(18) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve
and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (C -18)
(19) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas
must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind
drive fugitive dust (C -19)
(20) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
when winds exceed 25 mph (C -20)
(21) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15
miles per hour (C -21)
(22) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended
during first and second stage smog alerts (C -22)
(23) The applicant must develop and implement a construction
management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which
includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD,
or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD
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a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic
interference
b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of
construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag
person)
C Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow
on the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree
practicable
d Re -route construction trucks away from congested
streets
e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible
f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of
construction trucks and equipment on- and off -site
g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good
condition and in proper tune as per manufacturer's
specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust
emissions
h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations
during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at
(800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts
i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary
diesel- or gasoline- powered generators
l Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile
equipment and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily
available at competitive prices
k Use propane- or
equipment instead of
competitive prices (C -23)
Operational Emissions
butane - powered on -site mobile
gasoline if readily available at
Regional emissions of CO, ROG, PM10, and NOx are associated
with vehicular traffic No feasible mitigation measures are
available to reduce vehicle travel and related tail pipe exhaust
emissions associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning
d) Finding
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or
alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City
The City finds that although the temporary construction related air
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quality CO, ROG, NOx, and PM10 impact will remain significant
and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to
avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The
Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact
(2) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or
alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City
The City finds that although the operational related air quality CO,
PM10, ROG, and NOx impact will remain significant and
unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to
avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The
Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact
Plaza El Segundo
(3) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or
alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City
The City finds that although the temporary construction related air
quality ROG and NOx impact will remain significant and
unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to
avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The
Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact
(4) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or
alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City
The City finds that although the operational related air quality CO,
PM10, ROG, and NOx impact will remain significant and
unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to
avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The
Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding
Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact
Noise
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Construction Noise
(1) The non - residential receptor property locations located at
the closest northern (FedEx facility) and eastern (Pacific Theatre)
edges of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would
be significantly impacted due to an increase in ambient noise
levels at these locations of 26 0 and 14 0 decibels, respectively
(2) In addition, construction activity on the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would cause the ambient
noise levels at the Oak Avenue residential locations to exceed 65
dBA As such, construction noise impacts associated with the
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proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
significant
Plaza El Segundo
Construction Noise
(3) Ambient noise levels will not increase at the Oak Avenue
location as a result of construction noise sources from the Plaza
El Segundo site This analysis reflects the greater distance
between the Oak Avenue residential and the main part of the
Plaza El Segundo Development site However, when construction
activities are taking place on the 4 7 acre portion of the Plaza El
Segundo Development site located immediately northeast of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans intersection, the effects would be the same
as for construction activities occurring under the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and a significant impact
related to construction noise would occur
(4) Construction activities on the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development site would impact the receptor locations located to
the north and east of the Plaza El Segundo site, due to their
proximity Specifically, ambient noise levels at these locations will
experience temporary and occasional increases of 13 to 19
decibels (13 decibels at the Pacific Theatre and 19 decibels at the
FedEx facility) Impacts to these receptor locations would be
significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for
development projects proposed to be constructed on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans site The subsequent environmental
documentation must address the following
(1) A project- specific construction noise analysis must be
prepared that calculates, based on project- specific parameters
and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could
be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would
be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site
If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in
temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a
sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA
over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient
sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more,
then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be
applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures
provided below (1 -1)
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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The following mitigation measures are required to minimize
construction related noise impacts associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) A project- specific construction noise analysis must be
prepared that calculates, based on project- specific parameters
and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could
be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would
be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site
If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in
temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a
sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA
over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient
sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more,
then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be
applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures
provided below
Construction contracts must specify that all construction
equipment shall be equipped with mufflers and other
applicable noise attenuation devices
During construction phases, the contractor must store and
maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent
receptor property locations to the southwest, north and
east of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
• As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code,
construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to
6 p m Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at
anytime on Sunday or a Federal holiday
• Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed
along the northern and eastern property lines of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during construction,
which must be high enough to block the line -of -sight
between the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and
receptor property locations to the southwest, north and
east (1 -1)
Plaza El Seoundo
The follow mitigation measures are required to minimize
construction related noise impacts associated with the Plaza El
Segundo Development
(2) Construction contracts must specify that all construction
equipment must be equipped with mufflers and other applicable
noise attenuation devices (1 -2)
(3) During construction phases, the contractor must store and
maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent receptor
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property locations to the north and east of the Plaza El Segundo
site (1 -3)
(4) As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code,
construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 6 p m
Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on Sunday
or a Federal holiday (1 -4)
(5) Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed
along the 4 5 acre portion of the Plaza El Segundo site south of
the UPRR tracks during construction, which must be high enough
to block the line-of-sight (a minimum of 8 feet above existing
grade) between the Plaza El Segundo site and receptor property
locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -5)
d) Finding
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) Temporary construction noise impacts at the FedEx and
Pacific Theatres locations would be significant and unavoidable
even with the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures
Plaza El Segundo
(2) Temporary construction noise impacts at the FedEx facility
would be significant and unavoidable even with the
implementation of all feasible mitigation measures
(3) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or
alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City
The City finds that although the temporary construction related
noise impacts will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible
mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact
below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant
unavoidable impact
Transportation and Circulation
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would
significantly impact two intersections during the p m peak hour or
Saturday mid -day peak hour These intersections are Sepulveda
Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard in the p m peak hour and
Rosecrans Avenue /Aviation Boulevard in the Saturday mid -day
peak period
(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is estimated to
contribute approximately 240 trips in the southbound direction on
the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El
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Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon peak hour, this number
of trips would cause the D/C ratio to increase by 0 02, with a
resulting LOS of F(0), which would constitute a significant impact
at this location
(3) Significant impacts were identified for the southbound 1-
405 between the 1 -105 Interchange and El Segundo Boulevard for
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The nearest arterial
CMP monitoring stations are located at the intersections of
Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and El Segundo
Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard These intersections would
be significantly impacted by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning with respect to the CMP would be significant
Plaza El Segundo
(4) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would
significantly and unavoidably impact one intersection during p m
peak hour (Sepulveda Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard)
(5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development is
estimated to contribute approximately 162 trips in the southbound
direction on the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105
interchange and El Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon
peak hour, this number of trips would cause the D/C ratio to
increase by 0 01, with a resulting LOS of F(0), which would be a
less than significant impact at this location
(6) The nearest arterial CMP monitoring stations are located at
the intersections of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard
and El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard These
intersections would be significantly impacted by the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development Impacts of the proposed Plaza
El Segundo Development with respect to the CMP would be
significant
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
C) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Convert
the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared
through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the
east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center
median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to
a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L-
1)
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Plaza El Segundo
From the list of mitigation measures required to address the
complete implementation of the C -4 zone on the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the following specific
mitigation measures must be required to address the traffic
impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
(2) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard —
Convert the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared
through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the
east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center
median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to
a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L-
13)
d) Finding
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) Because no additional mitigation measures are available,
impacts would be significant and unavoidable at the two
intersections where the City's level of service standard would be
exceeded
(2) The two intersections that would exceed the City's level of
service threshold, even after implementation of all feasible
intersection improvements, are
• Sepulveda Blvd /El Segundo Blvd
Aviation Blvd /Rosecrans Ave
(3) There is no mechanism available for providing fair share
contributions to mitigate freeway impacts Therefore impacts to
one freeway segment (southbound San Diego Freeway between
the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard) would be
significant and unavoidable
(4) In addition, improvements at three intersections require
coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies
In the event that the concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be
obtained, impacts at these intersections would be significant and
unavoidable
Plaza El Segundo
(5) Because no additional mitigation measures are available,
impacts would be significant and unavoidable at one intersection
where the City's level of service standard would be exceeded
(6) The intersection that would exceed the City's level of
service threshold, even after implementation of all feasible
intersection improvements, are
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• Sepulveda Blvd /El Segundo Blvd
(7) In addition, improvements at two intersections require
coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies
In the event that the concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be
obtained, impacts at these intersections would be significant and
unavoidable
(8) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or
alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City
The City finds that although the transportation and circulation
impact will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible
mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact
below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant
unavoidable impact
E. Inslanificant Cumulative Impacts.
The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter
do not identify or contain substantial evidence which identifies significant adverse
cumulative environmental effects associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative in conjunction with the related Projects identified
in Section III B of the DEIR (collectively, the "Related Projects') with respect to the areas
listed below
1 Aesthetics
2 Air Quality
3 Agricultural Resources
4 Biological Resources
5 Cultural Resources
6 Geology and Soils
Hydrology and Water Quality
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
9 Land Use
10 Mineral Resources
11 Noise
12 Public Services
13 Recreation
14 Utilities 17 6
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a)
Sewer
b)
Water
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Electricity
F.
The City Council finds that although the following cumulative environmental
effects were identified as potentially significant in the FEIR for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo
Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, changes or alterations within the
responsibility and jurisdiction of other public agencies and the City have been adopted
by such other agencies or can and should be adopted by such other agency to avoid or
lessen the potential significant environmental effects listed below to a level of
insignificance
Transportation and Circulation
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) Traffic resulting from the 52 related projects could
contribute to potential future deterioration at the study
intersections This cumulative analysis was based on a worst -case
set of assumptions where all of the related projects were
constructed and built to the intensity currently envisioned In
addition, none of the traffic enhancements which may be
associated with the 52 related projects were included in the
analysis It is likely that traffic conditions would be better than
noted in the EIR analysis
(2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would contribute
to a potentially significant cumulative impact at nine intersections
located wholly or partly within the City of El Segundo
(3) The cumulative effects identified are anticipated to occur
with or without the project with the exception of the impact at the
Park Place and Nash Street, Park Place and Douglas Street, and
Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street intersections These
impacts are reduced to a level of insignificance with traffic
improvements proposed with the exception of p m peak hour
period at Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street This is a worst -
case analysis which does not include specific improvement
measures which may be required of the cumulative projects,
therefore, conditions are anticipated to be better than stated in the
Draft EIR
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Plaza El Segundo
(4) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would contribute
to a significant cumulative impact at seven intersections located
wholly or partly within the City of El Segundo
(5) The cumulative effects identified are anticipated to occur
with or without the project with the exception of the impact at the
Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street intersection (p m peak
hour) and the Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard
intersection during the Saturday mid -day peak These impacts are
reduced to a level of insignificance with traffic improvements
proposed by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project with
the exception of the p m peak period at Rosecrans Avenue and
Douglas Street This is a worst case analysis which does not
include specific improvement measures which may be required of
the cumulative projects, therefore, conditions are anticipated to be
better than noted However, the incremental effect of the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development, in connection with the effects of
past, present and probable future projects would be cumulatively
considerable at seven intersections located wholly or partly within
the City of El Segundo
b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation
(1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required
c) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) In order to assist in addressing future cumulative traffic
deterioration, the City of El Segundo through its Traffic Congestion
Mitigation Fee Ordinance will require the developer of a specific
project to make a "fair share" contribution for programmed
roadway improvements In addition, project implementation of the
signal system enhancements described above will benefit the
entire system and reduce cumulative impacts along the roadway
corridors (L -12)
Plaza El Segundo
(2) In order to assist in addressing future cumulative traffic
deterioration, the project applicant must comply with the City of El
Segundo Traffic Congestion Mitigation Fee Ordinance and make a
"fair share" contribution for programmed roadway improvements
In addition, project implementation of the signal system
enhancements described above will benefit the entire system and
reduce cumulative impacts along the roadway corridors (L -19)
d) Finding;
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(1) Payment of the El Segundo Traffic Mitigation Fee would
reduce impacts related to cumulative traffic growth at intersections
that are wholly or partly within the City of El Segundo to less than
significant
Plaza El Segundo
(2) Payment of the El Segundo Traffic Mitigation Fee would
reduce impacts related to cumulative traffic growth at intersections
that are wholly or partly within the City of El Segundo to less than
significant
(3) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of
proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence
identifying a significant cumulative contribution to any significant
unavoidable environmental effects of the Project with respect to
Transportation and Traffic
G. Significant Unavoidable Cumulative Impacts.
The City Council finds that in response to each impact identified below, changes
or alterations have been required or incorporated into the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, which lessen the significant adverse
environmental impact However, these impacts cannot be totally avoided or reduced to
a level of insignificance if the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative are implemented The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative contribution to these impacts would be cumulatively considerable under
CEQA
Population, Housing, and Employment
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
(1) A review of the related projects listed in Table 111 -1 of the
Draft EIR, confirms the projections for slow housing growth in the
region, only 10,628 new housing units are currently proposed In
addition, approximately 62,646 jobs would be created by the same
list of cumulative projects (see Table IV J -3 of the EIR)
(2) Based on the substantial disparity between projected
subregional job growth and housing construction, there will be a
significant cumulative impact on population growth and housing
demand
b) Mitigation
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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(1) There are no available mitigation measures to address the
incremental contribution of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning to the significant cumulative impact related to
population growth and housing demand
Plaza El Segundo
(2) There are no available mitigation measures to address the
incremental contribution of the proposed Plaza El Segundo to the
significant cumulative impact related to population growth and
housing demand
c) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that although mitigation can be
incorporated into the Project to reduce the severity of the Project -
specific population growth and housing demand impacts, no
feasible mitigation measures exist to address significant and
unavoidable cumulative population and growth and housing
demand impacts The Project benefits set forth in the Statement
of Overriding Considerations outweigh these significant
unavoidable impacts
2 Transportation and Traffic
a) Facts /Effects
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(1) The impacts of cumulative traffic growth were incorporated
into the traffic modeling for the Project
(2) There is no mechanism available for providing fair share
contributions to improvements that would mitigate cumulative
traffic impacts at six intersections located wholly outside the City
of El Segundo Therefore, cumulative traffic impacts would be
significant and unavoidable at the following intersections (although
such impacts would exist with or without the project)
• Rosecrans Avenue and Hendry Avenue, p m peak hour
• Rosecrans Avenue and 1 -405 SB Off -Ramp, a m and
p m peak hour
• Marine Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, a m and
p m peak hour
• Marine Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, a m and p m
peak hour
• Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard,
a m and p m peak hour
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• Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard,
a m and p m peak hour
(3) No sub - regional traffic impact fee has been established or
proposed for "fair- share" contributions to regional transportation
improvements that might reduce the severity of cumulative traffic
impacts
Plaza El Segundo
(4) There is no mechanism available for providing fair share
contributions to improvements that would mitigate cumulative
traffic impacts at six intersections located wholly outside the City
of El Segundo Therefore, cumulative traffic impacts would be
significant and unavoidable at the following intersections
• Rosecrans Avenue and Hendry Avenue, p m peak hour
• Rosecrans Avenue and 1 -405 SB Off -Ramp, a m and p m
peak hour
• Marine Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, a m and p m
peak hour
• Marine Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, am and p m
peak hour
• Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard,
a m and p m peak hour
• Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, a m.
and p m peak hour
b) Finding
(1) The City Council finds that although mitigation can be
incorporated into the Project to reduce the severity of the Project-
specific traffic impact, no feasible mitigation measures exist to
address significant and unavoidable cumulative traffic impacts
outside the City of El Segundo The Project benefits set forth in
the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh these
significant unavoidable cumulative impacts
3 Solid Waste
a) Fact/Effects
(1) Implementation of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning in con /unction with the various related projects identified
in Section III B of the Draft EIR as well as cumulative growth in the
County of Los Angeles would further increase demand on landfill
capacity Additional capacity to accommodate the cumulative
disposal needs of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning and related projects is the responsibility of local, county,
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and state solid waste management agencies and may become
available as these agencies develop solutions to meet the future
disposal needs at a regional level (e g , expanding existing
landfills, transporting waste to other landfills, converting waste to
energy, recycling and waste reduction)
(2) Similar to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning, the related projects would be subject to the source
reduction and recycling requirements established by the local
jurisdiction in accordance with AB 939 (1 e , divert 50 percent of
the solid waste generated from landfills through waste reduction,
recycling and composting) As with the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, future projects would be
required to participate in recycling programs, thus reducing the
amount of solid waste to be disposed of at the landfills described
above
(3) However, because the precise solutions to meeting the
need for landfill capacity are not known and are the responsibility
of other agencies, the incremental contribution of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, in conjunction with the
contributions of related projects, would be cumulatively
considerable
b) Findincl
(1) The City Council finds that while mitigation is not needed to
reduce Project- specific solid waste impacts, no feasible mitigation
measures exist to address significant and unavoidable cumulative
impacts caused by solid waste generation The Project benefits
set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh
these significant unavoidable impacts
H. Project Alternatives.
1 Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration
Various alternatives to the Proposed Action were considered and
dismissed without further study because they failed to accomplish the objectives of the
Project or were otherwise not feasible
CEQA Guidelines § 15126 6(c) requires EIRs to identify any alternatives
that were considered by the lead agency but were rejected as infeasible during the
scoping process, and briefly explain the reasons underlying the lead agency's
determination Alternatives involving residential development were dismissed as being
infeasible for two reasons First, it may not be possible to remediate the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to the levels required in order to develop residential
uses In the event that it is possible, it is likely cost prohibitive Second, the City of El
Segundo does not permit residential developments east of Sepulveda Boulevard
because the City cannot adequately support residential developments in this area with
City services
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2 Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
a) No Proiect Alternative
(1) Description
Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning No
Project Alternative, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain under its
current Industrial General Plan designation and zoning classifications Reasonably
foreseeable activities that would occur within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site under the No Project Alternative include 1) characterization and
remediation activities that are currently ongoing on a portion of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would continue under the oversight of the cognizant
regulatory agencies, 2) existing operative uses within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site (Air Products, Learned Lumber) would remain in their current locations,
and 3) no new development would occur on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site No new development is anticipated because, other than the existing
operating uses, there is no known interest in development of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, other than the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning No Project Alternative
therefore assumes the continuation of existing conditions on the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site as well as development of the related projects
described in Section III B (Related Projects) of the EIR
(2) Comparison to Project
Under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning No Project
Alternative, no additional traffic would be generated The existing uses on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain in their present locations and there
would be no change in current operations Traffic generated by these uses would
remain unchanged
Aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, geology and soils
(except sod erosion impacts), hydrology, land use, noise, population, housing and
employment, public service, transportation and traffic, utilities, and cultural resources
impacts would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and less
than significant
Hazards and hazardous materials impacts of the No Project
alternative would be greater than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
because only a portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be
characterized and remediated
(3) Findings
The City Council rejects this alternative because it does not meet
the objectives of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to reuse and redevelop the
site to provide commercial facilities needed by the City of El Segundo This alternative
would not facilitate the productive reuse of a former industrial site This alternative would
not provide improve traffic circulation by providing major road improvements that would
provide significant overriding benefits to the community This alternative would not
provide for employment opportunities or generate significant local revenues through
business license fees, property taxes and sales taxes
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b) Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
(1) Description
Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the standards of the proposed C -4 zone would
be modified to limit the mix of land uses permitted within the 70 8 net acre portion of the
proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning Site that would be redesignated in the
General Plan for Commercial Center use and rezoned to Commercial Center (C -4) in
order to reduce total traffic generation from the Site Total permitted square footage
within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain the same
(850,000 total square feet), but the mix of uses would be limited to the following 590,000
square feet of shopping center, 185,000 square feet of large scale retail, 50,000 square
feet of grocery store, 10,000 square feet of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet
of sit -down restaurants Total traffic generation under this alternative would be reduced
by approximately 11 7% in the p m peak hour and approximately 8 8% on a daily basis
All other components of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, including
the construction of new roadways, relocation of railroad rights -of -way, and stormwater
retention basin would remain the same as the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning under this alternative
(2) Comparison to Project
Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would generate a total of approximately 25,859
daily trips, 1,033 trips in the a m peak hour, 2,346 trips during the p m peak hour, and
3,379 trips during the Saturday mid -day peak period
Of the 25 study intersections analyzed, it is anticipated that the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would
significantly impact 13 intersections during the a m, peak hour, p m peak hour, or
Saturday mid -day peak, or combinations thereof (see Table VI -1 of the Draft EIR) The
same number of impacted intersections and the same specific intersections as identified
would be impacted under the alternative as under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning project Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be
the same as those associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
and would be significant and unavoidable
Air quality would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning and less than significant, but would remain significant and unavoidable
Utility impacts related to sewer, water and electricity would be slightly less than the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The project- related utility impacts would
remain less than significant
Aesthetics, biological resources, geology and soils, hazards and
hazardous materials, hydrology, land use, noise, population, housing and employment,
public services, utilities (solid waste and natural gas), and cultural resources impacts
would be the same as than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The
short-term noise and traffic impacts would be significant and unavoidable
(3) Findings
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The City Council adopts this alternative because it meets the
project objectives of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to reuse and redevelop the
site to provide commercial facilities needed by the City of El Segundo described in
Chapter II (Page II -14) of the Final EIR while reducing the traffic impacts by a significant
amount (11 7% in the p m peak period and 8 8% of daily trips)
C) Alternative Land Use Alternative
(1) Description
Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Alternate Land Use Alternative, the existing zoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site would be modified to allow development of proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site with industrial uses at a maximum floor area ratio
(FAR) of 0 42 1 This would result in the development of approximately 1,548,000
square feet of industrial park within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
and represents a reduction in the development density permitted under the existing
zoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The current zoning would allow a
06 FAR (2,211,142 square feet of industrial uses) Roadway extensions through the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be provided, although likely in a
different configuration than under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Storm water detention facilities would be provided that would be sufficient to handle
storm water runoff generated under this alternative and railroad rights -of -way would be
relocated as necessary
(2) Comparison to Project
Under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Alternate Land
Use Alternative, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be permitted to be
developed with up to 1,548,000 square feet of industrial park Under this alternative, it is
estimated that the development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning site would
generate a total of approximately 10,774 daily trips, 1,300 in the a m peak hour, 1,331
trips in the p m peak hour, and 542 trips during the Saturday mid -day peak hour This is
less traffic than would be produced by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning However, an increase in the amount of truck traffic in the area is anticipated
under this alternative Under this alternative, 9 intersections would still be significantly
impacted during the a m peak hour, p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour, or
combinations thereof (Table VI -7) This is four less significantly impacted intersections
than under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Therefore, traffic
impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Alternate Land Use
Alternative would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
project
Air quality impacts would be less than the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but would remain significant and unavoidable
Operational noise impacts would be slightly less than the Plaza El Segundo
development
Public services (police protection) and utility (sewer and water)
impacts would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The
project- related impacts would remain less than significant
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Biological resources, geology and soils, land use, construction
noise, and cultural resources would be the same as the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans
Site Rezoning The short-term noise and traffic impacts would be significant and
unavoidable
Aesthetics, air quality (construction and operational emissions),
hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, population, housing and employment,
public services (fire protection), and utility impacts (solid waste, natural gas, and
electricity) would be slightly greater than the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but
would remain as insignificant impacts The sewer and water usage would increase by
negligible amounts The project- related impacts would remain less than significant
(3) Findings
The City Council rejects this alternative because it does not meet
the objectives of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to reuse and redevelop the
site to provide commercial facilities needed by the City of El Segundo to the same extent
as the proposed protect This alternative would not provide improve traffic circulation by
providing mayor road improvements that would provide significant overriding benefits to
the community This alternative would not provide for employment opportunities or
generate significant local revenues through business license fees, property taxes and
sales taxes to the same extent as the proposed project
d) Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Only
(1) Description
Under this alternative, the City would not take action with respect
to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project, but rather would approve
the General Plan Amendment and rezoning of the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development site to the new Commercial Center land use designation and Commercial
Center (C -4) zone Uses presently located within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezonrng Site, but outside the boundary of the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development would remain the same No new development is anticipated in this portion
of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site because, other than the existing operating
uses, there is no known interest in development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site, other than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
(2) Comparison to Project
Under this alternative, impacts would be the same as identified
throughout this EIR for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The only
difference from the analysis presented in this EIR would relate to land use compatibility
Under the alternative, the uses adjacent to the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development would be industrial, rather than ultimately commercial, as would occur
under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Placing commercial and
industrial land uses adjacent to one another would not result in land use conflicts and no
impacts related to land use compatibility would occur Impacts of this alternative would
be similar to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning with respect to land use
compatibility and the same as the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development for all other
impacts
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(3) Findings
The City Council rejects this alternative because it does not meet
the objectives of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to reuse and redevelop the
site to provide commercial facilities needed by the City of El Segundo to the same extent
as the proposed project This alternative would not provide improve traffic circulation by
providing major road improvements that would provide significant overriding benefits to
the community because it would not include the extension of Park Place though to Nash
Street This alternative would not provide for employment opportunities or generate
significant local revenues through business license fees, property taxes and sales taxes
to the same extent as the proposed project
Plaza El Segundo
a) No Project Alternative
(1) Description
Under the Plaza El Segundo No Project Alternative, the proposed
Plaza El Segundo Development site would remain under its current Industrial General
Plan designations and zoning classifications Reasonably foreseeable activities that
would occur within the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site under the No
Project Alternative would include 1) characterization and remediation activities that are
currently ongoing on a portion of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site
would continue under the oversight of the cognizant regulatory agencies, and 2) no new
development would occur on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site No
new development is anticipated because there is no known interest in development of
the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site, other than the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development The proposed Plaza El Segundo No Project Alternative
therefore assumes the continuation of existing conditions on the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development site as well as development of the related projects described in
Section III B (Related Projects) of the EIR
(2) Comparison to Project
Under the Plaza El Segundo No Project Alternative, no additional
traffic would be generated The existing uses on the Plaza El Segundo site would
remain in their present locations and there would be no change in current operations
Traffic generated by these uses would remain unchanged
Aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, geology and soils
(except soil erosion impacts), hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, land use,
noise, population, housing and employment, public services, transportation and traffic,
utilities, and cultural resources impacts would be less than the proposed Plaza El
Segundo site and less than significant
(3) Findings
The City Council rejects this alternative because it does not meet
the objectives of the Plaza El Segundo Development to reuse and redevelop the site to
provide commercial facilities needed by the City of El Segundo This alternative would
not facilitate the productive reuse of a former industrial site This alternative would not
provide improve traffic circulation by providing major road improvements that would
provide significant overriding benefits to the community This alternative would not
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provide for employment opportunities or generate significant local revenues through
business license fees, property taxes and sales taxes
b) Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
(1) Description
Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative, the Plaza El Segundo site boundaries and total proposed square footage
would remain the same (425,000 square feet), but the mix of uses within the proposed
Plaza El Segundo would be modified to result in an approximately 17% reduction in p m
peak hour traffic generation and an approximately 13% reduction in daily traffic
generation The mix of uses that would be contained within the proposed Plaza El
Segundo under the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would include 165,000
square feet of shopping center, 185,000 square feet of large scale retail, 50,000 square
foot grocery store, 10,000 square feet of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet of
sit -down restaurants The proposed land uses and density would be within the
requirements of the proposed C -4 zone All other components of the proposed Plaza El
Segundo, including the construction of new roadways (Park Place east of Sepulveda
and Allied Way within the Plaza El Segundo site) and storm water retention basin would
remain the same as the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development under this alternative
(2) Comparison to Project
Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation
Alternative, the size of the proposed development would be the same, however, the mix
of uses would be different in order to reduce the amount of traffic generated Under this
alternative, it is estimated that the development on the Plaza El Segundo site would
generate a total of approximately 16,645 daily trips, with 779 a m peak hour trips, 1,477
p m peak hour trips, and 2,205 Saturday mid -day peak period trips
Of the 25 study intersections analyzed, it is anticipated that the
Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would significantly impact six
intersections during the a m peak hours, p m peak hour, Saturday mid -day peak hour,
or combinations thereof (see Table VI -14) This is one less impacted intersection than
would be impacted under the proposed Plaza El Segundo project Therefore, traffic
impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Alternative would be less
than those under the proposed Plaza El Segundo project
Air quality would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning and less than significant, but would remain significant and unavoidable
Operational noise impacts would be slightly less than the Plaza El Segundo
development Utility impacts related to sewer, water and electricity would be slightly less
than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The project- related utility
impacts would remain less than significant
Aesthetics, biological resources, geology and soils, hydrology,
hazards and hazardous materials, land use, construction noise, population, housing and
employment, public services, and utility impacts (solid waste and natural gas), and
cultural resources would be the same as than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning The short-term noise and traffic impacts would be significant and
unavoidable
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(3) Findings
The City Council adopts this alternative since it meets all of the
project objectives described in Chapter 11 (Page 11 -14) of the Final EIR while reducing the
traffic impacts by a significant amount (17% in p m peak period and 13% of daily trips)
C) Alternative Land Use Alternative
(1) Description
Under the Plaza El Segundo Alternate Land Use Alternative, the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would be developed with industrial uses
at a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0 42 1 This would result in the development of an
approximately 730,000 square foot industrial park within the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development site Roadway extensions through the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development site would be provided, although likely in a different configuration than
under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Storm water detention facilities would be
provided that would be sufficient to handle storm water runoff generated under this
alternative
(2) Comparison to Project
Under the Plaza El Segundo Alternate Land Use Alternative, the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be developed with up to 730,000 square feet
of industrial park uses Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development would
generate approximately 5,081 daily trips, 613 a m peak hour trips, 628 p m peak hour
trips, and 256 Saturday mid -day peak period trips This is less traffic than would be
produced under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, although truck traffic
would increase under this Alternative However, under this alternative, three
intersections would be significantly impacted during the a m peak hour, p m peak hour,
Saturday mid -day peak hour, or combination thereof (Table VI -21) This is four fewer
than would be significantly impacted under the proposed Plaza El Segundo
Development Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Alternate
Land Use Alternative would be lower than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
Air quality impacts would be less than the proposed Plaza El
Segundo development, but would remain significant and unavoidable Operational noise
and public services (police), utility (sewer, water and electricity) impacts would be lower
than the Plaza El Segundo development
Geology and soils, land use, and cultural resources would be the
same as than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Aesthetics, air quality (short-term construction emissions),
biological resources, hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, short-term
construction noise, population, housing and employment, public services (fire), utility
(solid waste and natural gas) impacts would be greater than the Plaza El Segundo
development, but would remain as insignificant impacts
(3) Findings
The City Council rejects this alternative because it does not meet
the objectives of the Plaza El Segundo Development to reuse and redevelop the site to
provide commercial facilities needed by the City of El Segundo to the same extent as the
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proposed protect This alternative would not provide improve traffic circulation by
providing mayor road improvements that would provide significant overriding benefits to
the community This alternative would not provide for employment opportunities or
generate significant local revenues through business license fees, property taxes and
sales taxes to the same extent as the proposed project
d) Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Only
(1) Description
There is no equivalent alternative for the Plaza El Segundo site
because this alternative would approve only the Plaza El Segundo portion of the
Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning
(2) Comparison to Project
There is no equivalent alternative for the Plaza El Segundo site because
this alternative would approve only the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda
Rosecrans Site Rezoning so no comparison is necessary
(3) Findings
There is no equivalent alternative for the Plaza El Segundo site because
this alternative would approve only the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda
Rosecrans Site Rezoning so no findings are necessary
4 Findings Regarding Alternatives
a) Reasonable Range of Alternatives
The City Council finds that that (a) the FEIR describes a reasonable
range of alternatives to the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development, which could feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development and would
avoid or substantially lessen any significant effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, and (b) the City Council evaluated the
comparative merits of the alternatives
b) Environmentally Superior Alternative
CEQA Guidelines § 15126 6 requires that an analysis of alternatives to
the Project identify one alternative as the environmentally superior alternative
Furthermore, if the environmentally superior alternative is the "No Project" alternative,
the EIR must also identify the environmentally superior alternative from among the other
alternatives
Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The No Project Alternative would be environmentally superior to the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, as it would avoid the significant and
unavoidable impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning related to
traffic, construction and operational air emissions and construction noise However, the
No Project Alternative would not meet any of the objectives of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
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The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be environmentally
superior to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning as it would reduce the
traffic impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and reduce
significant and unavoidable operational air emissions compared to the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, although not to less than significant levels The
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would meet most of the objectives of the
proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Alternative would
be environmentally superior to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning as it
would constitute a reduced project (425,000 total square feet) compared to the full
buildout of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (850,000 square feet) As
such, impacts of this alternative would be lower with respect to all issue areas since the
alternative would be smaller and would utilize less site area than would the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development
Site Alternative would not meet the objectives of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Site Rezoning, but would meet the objectives of the Plaza El Segundo Development
Therefore, the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be the environmentally
superior alternative because it would reduce impacts compared to the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and meets most of the project objectives
Plaza El Segundo
The No Project Alternative would be environmentally superior to the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, as it would avoid the significant and
unavoidable impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development related to traffic,
construction and operational air emissions and construction noise However, the No
Project Alternative would not meet any of the objectives of the proposed Plaza El
Segundo Development
The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be environmentally superior to the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development as it would reduce the traffic impacts of the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development and reduce significant and unavoidable
operational air emissions compared to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development,
although not to less than significant levels The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
would meet most of the objectives of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The
City Council has determined to adopt the Environmentally Superior Alternative, in
substantially the same form as analyzed in the Final EIR, rather than the project as
proposed
III. GROWTH- INDUCING IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTION AND SIGNIFICANT
IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES.
The City Council finds on the basis of the FOR and the record of proceedings for the
Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El
Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative that
A Growth Inducing Impacts
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would foster economic growth by
adding new employees and customers to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, who could,
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in turn, patronize other local businesses and services in the area Additionally, as described in
Section IV J (Population, Housing & Employment), short -term employment opportunities would
be provided during the construction of developments on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site With the full implementation of the site rezoning, the developments would provide
employment for approximately 1,904 persons The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning does
not include housing and therefore would not include (direct) permanent population growth
Should the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning cause newly - generated employees to relocate
to the City of El Segundo or the surrounding community, it is expected that the maximum (worst -
case) housing demand generated by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning could be
accommodated by the existing housing stock within the average 9 7 -mile commute distance
from the project site, without generating demand for new housing construction Therefore, no
significant population, housing or employment impacts would be created by the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The project site is located within a highly developed urban setting Off -site water
mains, sewer mains, storm drains, and utility infrastructure adjacent to the site would adequately
service the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Further, with mitigation, the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be adequately served by existing public services
such as fire /emergency and police in the vicinity of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not induce growth in an area that is not already
developed with infrastructure to accommodate such growth Therefore, the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in significant growth inducing impacts
Plaza El Segundo
As described in Section IV J (Population, Housing & Employment), short-term
employment opportunities would be provided during the construction of the Plaza El Segundo
Upon completion of the Plaza El Segundo, it would provide employment for approximately 952
persons The Plaza El Segundo Development does not include housing and therefore would not
include (direct) permanent population growth Should the Plaza El Segundo Development cause
newly - generated employees to relocate to the City of El Segundo or the surrounding
community, it is expected that the housing demand could be accommodated by the existing
housing stock within the average 9 7 -mile commute distance Therefore, no significant
population, housing or employment impacts would be created by the Plaza El Segundo
Development
The Plaza El Segundo site is located within a highly developed urban setting
Off -site water mains, sewer mains, storm drains, and utility infrastructure adjacent to the site
would adequately service the Plaza El Segundo Further, with mitigation, the Plaza El Segundo
Development would be adequately served by existing public services such as fire/emergency
and police The Plaza El Segundo Development would not induce growth in an area that is not
already developed with infrastructure to accommodate such growth Therefore, the Plaza El
Segundo Development would not result in significant growth inducing impacts
B Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
The type and level of construction associated with the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would consume limited, slowly renewable, and non-
renewable resources Such resources would include the following construction supplies lumber
and other forest products, aggregate materials used in concrete and asphalt such as sand,
gravel, and stone, metals such as steel, copper, and lead, petrochemical construction materials
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such as plastics, and water Fossil fuels such as gasoline and oil would also be consumed in the
use of construction vehicles and equipment
Subsequent use and maintenance of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would also require the long -term consumption of these nonrenewable resources at
reduced levels typical for commercial development These would include energy resources such
as electricity and natural gas, as well as petroleum -based fuels required for the increased
number of vehicle trips to be generated by the project The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning would add traffic to local roads, and would result in long -term increases in ambient air
pollution and noise levels Potential irreversible damage from environmental accidents
associated with the project are unlikely and would be avoided by compliance with the mitigation
measures proposed in this EIR as well as existing city, county, state, and federal safety
regulations
Plaza El Segundo
Similar to that discussed above, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development
would consume limited, slowly renewable, and non - renewable resources during construction
Such resources would include the following construction supplies lumber and other forest
products, aggregate materials used in concrete and asphalt such as sand, gravel, and stone,
metals such as steel, copper, and lead, petrochemical construction materials such as plastics,
and water Fossil fuels such as gasoline and oil would also be consumed in the use of
construction vehicles and equipment Subsequent use and maintenance of the proposed Plaza
El Segundo would also require the long -term consumption of these nonrenewable resources
These would include energy resources such as electricity and natural gas, as well as petroleum -
based fuels required for the increased number of vehicle trips to be generated by the Plaza El
Segundo The proposed Plaza El Segundo would add traffic to local roads, and would result in
long -term increases in ambient air pollution and noise levels Potential irreversible damage from
environmental accidents associated with the project are unlikely and would be avoided by
compliance with the mitigation measures proposed in this EIR as well as existing city, county,
state, and federal safety regulations
IV. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS.
The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this
matter that the unavoidable significant impacts of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative are acceptable when
balanced against the benefits of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo
Development Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative This determination is based on the
following factors and the substantial public, social, economic, and environmental benefits
flowing from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative as identified in the FEIR and the record of proceedings
in the matter Each benefit set forth below constitutes an overriding consideration warranting
approval of each project, independent of other benefits, despite each and every avoidable
impact
(a) Development of a property that is substantially vacant and is currently
underutilized
(b) The project would facilitate the environmental remediation of existing
subsurface soil and groundwater contamination on and around the property
associated with the previous use of the project site
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(c) Re- designation and rezoning of industrial property for more productive
commercial uses
(d) Elimination of blighted areas and providing an attractive urban destination
(e) Increasing and further stabilizing the City's tax base through development of
new commercial businesses
(f) Providing both short-term construction employment and long -term permanent
employment (approximately 1,904 fobs for the Rosecrans/ Sepulveda Site
Rezoning of which approximately 952 fobs would be associated with the
Plaza El Segundo Development) within the City of El Segundo
(g) Increase in employment opportunities for the City's residents
(h) The Plaza El Segundo Development will add to the diversification of the
economic base in the City by providing for new larger format retail uses that
do not currently exist in the City
(1) The development will provide significant fiscal benefit to the City by
generating additional business license and sales tax revenue for the City's
General Fund
()) The development will Increase City revenues through the generation of taxes
that outweigh the City's cost of services
(k) The Plaza El Segundo Development will generate an annual net fiscal benefit
(revenues versus City expenses) that would range from approximately
$1 082,049 to $1,611,424 in the first year of operation, rising to a range of
approximately $1,307,922 to $1,958,987 in the eighth year of operation
(1) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is immediately adjacent to the
2,000,000 square -foot Continental Park office development, the 2,000,000
square -foot Raytheon campus, and other office buildings along the
Rosecrans Avenue commercial corridor The proposed project will provide
additional retail uses and services to these employment centers
(m) Development of a project that is consistent with the Elements of the General
Plan
(n) The project would provide a comprehensive and coordinated design of the
entire project site, including landscape amenities to substantially improve the
aesthetic appearance of the site and the surrounding area
(o) The project would reduce the maximum permitted floor area ratio on the
property from 0 6 1 to 0 275 1
(p) Funding on -site and off -site Circulation Element planned improvements,
including new and widened roadways, intersections, signals, medians and
landscaping in the project vicinity at no cost to the City
(q) The Project will include the construction of two new roadways (Park Place
and Allied Way extensions) that will further the City's goal of implementing
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the 2004 Circulation Element Master Plan of Streets and improving the
circulation system in the southeast quadrant of the City
(r) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will include the widening of
Sepulveda Boulevard on the east side of the street to provide acceleration
and deceleration lanes to serve the protect and widening a portion of the
north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a dedicated right -turn lane The
developer will dedicate property for the lane widening providing a public
benefit to the entire City
(s) Expansion of the planned ITS network that will increase its effectiveness in
relieving congestion
(t) Contribution of $1,500,000 to the City aquatic related recreational uses
(u) Contribution of approximately $250,000 to enhance, promote and maintain
the public improvements adjacent to businesses and property owners in the
Downtown Specific Plan area of El Segundo
(v) Contribution of approximately $250,000 in traffic impact mitigation fees to
offset the impacts of the project on public roadway infrastructure
(w) Contribution of approximately $119,000 in police, fire, and library, mitigation
fees to offset the impacts of the project on public services
(x) A development agreement, including all of the consideration and benefits
received by the City thereunder, which provides the City with certainty
respecting the development process, including but not limited to the potential
uses that will be developed on the property
V. RECIRCULATION.
A Facts
1 The City received comments on the DEIR from members of the public
and from public agencies in both written and oral form The FEIR contains
written responses to all comments ( "Responses to Comments ") received on the
DEIR as of December 15, 2005 Some comments were incorporated into the
FEIR as factual corrections and minor changes The FEIR includes all factual
corrections and minor changes to the DEIR All comments and testimony
received prior to and at the City Council's public hearing have been considered
B Finding
Pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15088 5 and Public Resources Code § 21092 1, and
based on the FEIR and the record of proceedings in for the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site
Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, the City Council finds that
1 Factual corrections and minor changes are set forth as additions and
corrections to the DEIR, and
2 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR are not
substantial changes in the DEIR that would deprive the public of a meaningful
opportunity to comment on a substantial adverse environmental effect of the
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Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, a
feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect, or a feasible Project alternative,
and
3 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR will not result In
new significant environmental effects or substantially Increase the severity of the
significant effects previously disclosed in the DEIR, and
4 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR will not involve
mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those
analyzed in the DEIR that would substantially reduce one or more significant
effects on the environment, and
5 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR do not render the
DEIR so fundamentally Inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful
public review and comment would be precluded
Thus, the City Council finds that none of the conditions set forth in CEQA Guideline §
15088 5 or Public Resources Code § 21092 1 requiring recirculation of a draft environmental
Impact report were met The City Council further finds that Incorporation of the factual
corrections and minor changes to the DEIR Into the FOR does not require that the FOR to be
recirculated for public comment
VI. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
The City Council finds and declares that substantial evidence for each and every finding
made herein is contained in the FEIR, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and in the
record of proceedings in the matter To the extent applicable, each of the other findings made
by the City Council in connection with its approval of the entitlement applications listed in
Section I above are also incorporated herein by this reference
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IX. MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM PROCEDURES
Section 21081 6 of the Public Resources Code requires a Lead Agency to adopt a "reporting or
monitoring program for the changes to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to
mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment" (Mitigation Monitoring Program, Section
15097 of the CEQA Guidelines provides additional direction on mitigation monitoring or reporting)
The Planning and Building Safety Department for the City of El Segundo is the Lead Agency for the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development
An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared to address the potential environmental impacts of
the proposed project Where appropriate, this environmental document identified project design
features or recommended mitigation measures to avoid or to reduce potentially significant
environmental impacts of the proposed project This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) is designed to monitor implementation of requirements for subsequent environmental
documentation' and mitigation measures identified for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced
Traffic Generation Alternative and the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
Development The MMRP is subject to review and approval by the Lead Agency as part of the
certification of the EIR and adoption of project conditions The required subsequent environmental
documentation and mitigation measures are listed separately and categorized by impact area, with an
accompanying identification of the following
• Monitoring Phase, the phase of the project during which the mitigation measure must be
monitored,
Pre- Construction, including the design phase
Construction
Post- Construction
• The Implementing Parry, the agency with the power to implement the mitigation measure,
In addition to mitigation measures, requirements for the preparation of subsequent environmental analysts and
documentation are identified in the EIR These requirements are intended to provide guidance for
environmental review of future projects that would implement the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, using
the Program EIR Because these requirements would also work to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the
environment in accordance with PRC Section 21081 6, they have been included in this MMRP
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza IX Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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• The Enforcement Agency, the agency with the power to enforce the mitigation measure, and
• The Monitoring Agency, the agency to which reports involving feasibility, compliance,
implementation and development are made
The MMRP performance must be monitored annually to determine the effectiveness of the measures
implemented in any given year and re- evaluate the mitigation needs for the upcoming year
I. AESTHETICS
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and
Plaza El Segundo Development
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Impacts related to visual character and light and glare would be less than significant under the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development No mitigation measures are
required However, the following measures are recommended as Conditions of Approval to ensure that
potential impacts from glare are less than significant
B -1 Expansive areas of highly reflective materials, such as mirrored glass, must not be
permitted Non - reflective building materials must be used to the maximum extent
possible to reduce potential glare impacts
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
B -2 Lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Pre - construction, Construction
Applicant
Planning and Building Safety Department
Planning and Building Safety Department
Impacts related to visual character and light and glare would be less than significant under the Plaza El
Segundo Development No mitigation measures are required However, the following measures are
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recommended as Conditions of Approval to ensure that potential impacts from glare are less than
significant
B -3 Expansive areas of highly reflective materials, such as mirrored glass, must not be
permitted Non - reflective building materials must be used to the maximum extent
possible to reduce potential glare impacts
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
B -4 Lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
II. AIR QUALITY
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Pre - construction, Construction
Applicant
Planning and Building Safety Department
Planning and Building Safety Department
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any future development project
proposed within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to identify emissions associated with
construction of that specific development The subsequent environmental documentation must address
the following
C -1 Prior to implementation of specific development protects, impacts associated with
construction emissions must be examined in light of this Program EIR to determine
whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR
or Negative Declaration This examination must provide quantified estimates of
construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule and construction
equipment utilization characteristics of the proposed development and compare the
estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The
analysis must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as appropriate, along
with any other mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis
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Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
C -1 Prior to implementation of specific development projects, impacts associated with
construction emissions must be examined This examination must provide quantified
estimates of construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule and
construction equipment utilization characteristics of the proposed development and
compare the estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction
emissions The analysts must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as
appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by the project- specific
analysis
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
Construction
C -2 The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must be swept (preferably with
water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough
to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving
activities
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -3 All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two
hours of active operation.
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -4 Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
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Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -5 On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty materials must be covered or watered at least
twice daily
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -6 All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered or
maintain two feet of freeboard
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -7 All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three- quarter (12 75)
cubic yards
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department; Public
Works Department
C -8 At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily
basis when there is evidence of wind driven fugitive dust
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -9 Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended when winds exceed 25 mph
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
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Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -10 Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -11 Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage
smog alerts
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -12 The applicant must develop and implement a construction management plan, as
approved by the City of El Segundo, which includes the following measures
recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the
SCAQMD
a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference
b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to
maintain traffic flow (e g , flag person)
c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off -
peak hours to the degree practicable
d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets
e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible
f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment
on- and off -site
g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper tune as per
manufacturer's specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust
emissions
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h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations during second stage smog
alerts Contact SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts
i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline- powered
generators
Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment and pile drivers instead of
diesel if readily available at competitive prices
k Use propane- or butane- powered on -site mobile equipment instead of gasoline if
readily available at competitive prices
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
Plaza El Segundo Development
Construction
C -13 The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must be swept (preferably with
water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough
to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving
activities
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -14 All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two
hours of active operation
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -15 Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition
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Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -16 On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty materials must be covered or watered at least
twice daily,
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -17 All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered or
maintain two feet of freeboard
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -18 All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three- quarter (12 75)
cubic yards
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -19 At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily
basis when there is evidence of wind driven fugitive dust
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
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C -20 Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended when winds exceed 25 mph
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -21 Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -22 Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage
smog alerts,
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
C -23 The applicant must develop and implement a construction management plan, as
approved by the City of El Segundo, which includes the following measures
recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the
SCAQMD
a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference
b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to
maintain traffic flow (e g , flag person)
c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off-
peak hours to the degree practicable
d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets
e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible
f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment
on- and off -site
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g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper tune as per
manufacturer's specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust
emissions
h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations during second stage smog
alerts Contact SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts
i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline- powered
generators
Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment and pile drivers instead of
diesel if readily available at competitive prices
k Use propane- or butane- powered on -site mobile equipment instead of gasoline if
readily available at competitive prices
Monitormg Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department, Public
Works Department
III. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any proposed development project that
includes the northwest corner of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that has been
identified as potentially containing 0 30 acres of ,jurisdictional wetlands area under the ,jurisdiction of
LARWQCB Impacts to any jurisdictional wetlands that may exist in this area must be examined, at the
time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new
Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The
subsequent environmental documentation must address the following
D -1 A site specific analysts must be conducted to determine whether the design of the
proposed development project would impact any of the 0 30 acres identified as potential
,jurisdictional wetlands This analysis shall be completed prior to the start of
construction activities for any proposed development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site If. jurisdictional wetlands would be affected by the development project,
measures shall be identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels
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Subsequent environmental documentation must also be prepared for any proposed development project
within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to determine the presence /absence of sensitive
species This Information must be examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light
of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading
to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental documentation must address
the following
D -2 Site specific analysts of potential effects to four sensitive bird species (white tailed kite,
loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl and Belding's savannah sparrow) must be conducted
prior to the start of construction activities for any proposed development within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If any of these sensitive species would be affected
by the proposed development, measures must be identified to reduce impacts to these
species to less than significant levels, including, but not limited to, on -site monitoring
by a qualified biologist during grading and /or construction activities
In the preparation of subsequent environmental documentation, as described above, it is not necessary
to re -survey any area that has already been addressed in this EIR or may be surveyed in the course of
preparing subsequent environmental documentation for later projects
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
D -1 A site specific analysis must be conducted to determine whether the design of the
proposed development project would impact any of the 0,30 acres identified as potential
,jurisdictional wetlands This analysis shall be completed prior to the start of
construction activities for any proposed development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site If. jurisdictional wetlands would be affected by the development project,
measures shall be identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
D -2 Site specific analysts of potential effects to four sensitive bird species (white tailed kite,
loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl and Belding's savannah sparrow) must be conducted
prior to the start of construction activities for any proposed development within the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If any of these sensitive species would be affected
by the proposed development, measures must be identified to reduce impacts to these
species to less than significant levels, including, but not limited to, on -site monitoring
by a qualified biologist during grading and /or construction activities
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Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: California Department of Fish and Game
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
D -3 All construction personnel must receive copies of all pertinent mitigation measures to
reduce impacts to general biological resources and must be instructed on avoiding
adverse impacts to birds encountered on -site
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
D -4 Prior to site remediation or construction grading on parts of the Site where burrowing
owls may occur, a qualified biologist must be retained to conduct surveys for
burrowing owl to determine if it is resident on -site Surveys must be conducted no
more than 30 days prior to commencement of such activities If burrowing owl is
determined to be resident, a qualified biologist must oversee site remediation and
demolition activities in and around any semi - natural areas which could be occupied by
burrowing owl Proposed mitigation measures must be presented to the California
Department of Fish and Game and /or U S Fish and Wildlife Service for approval to
avoid directly harming the owl if it is present on -site during these activities
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: California Department of Fish and Game, United States
Fish and Wildlife Service
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
Plaza El Segundo Development
D -5 All construction personnel must receive copies of all pertinent mitigation measures to
reduce impacts to general biological resources and must be instructed on avoiding
adverse impacts to birds encountered on -site
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
D -6 Prior to site remediation or construction grading on parts of the Site where burrowing
owls may occur, a qualified biologist must be retained to conduct surveys for
burrowing owl to determine if it is resident on -site Surveys must be conducted no
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more than 30 days prior to commencement of such activities If burrowing owl is
determined to be resident, a qualified biologist must oversee site remedianon and
demolition activities in and around any semi - natural areas which could be occupied by
burrowing owl. Proposed mitigation measures must be presented to the California
Department of Fish and Game and /or U S Fish and Wildlife Service for approval to
avoid directly harming the owl if it is present on -site during these activities
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: California Department of Fish and Game, United States
Fish and Wildlife Service
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
D -7 Prior to issuance of building permits, evidence must be provided to the City of E1
Segundo that all necessary approvals for any wetland dredge /fill contemplated by such
permit have been obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board - Los
Angeles Region or equivalent documentation, or a waiver stating that no permit is
presently required pursuant to the regulations of that agency If required, conditions
for permit approval by LARWQCB must include, but may not be limited to the
following
• Mitigation of any unavoidable impacts to wetland values and functions to the
satisfaction of the permitting agency,
• Incorporation of buffers to the wetland areas,
• On -site treatment of runoff to improve water quality, and
• Compliance with best management practices during construction
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
IV. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Pre - construction
Applicant
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Planning Division
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any proposed development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to determine the presence or absence of methane The subsequent
environmental documentation must address the following
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E -1 A methane study must be conducted to determine the levels at which methane is or is
not present in the area of any proposed development If methane is determined to be
present at or above levels which require action, then the report must include
recommendations and mitigation measures which must be followed
Mitigation Measures
SepulvedalRosecrans Site Rezoning
E -1 A methane study must be conducted to determine the levels at which methane is or is
not present in the area of any proposed development If methane is determined to be
present at or above levels which require action, then the report must include
recommendations and mitigation measures which must be followed
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning and Building Safety Department
Monitoring Agency: Budding Safety Division
E -2 All soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces must be suspended if winds exceed
25 miles per hour
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Construction
Applicant
South Coast Air Quality Management District
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
E -3 All soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces must be suspended if winds exceed
25 miles per hour
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
V. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
REM
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Construction
F -1 The applicant must prepare hydrology studies for each specific development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Such studies must be reviewed and approved by
the City of El Segundo and any other applicable agency
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
F -2 The applicant must prepare runoff studies for each specific development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site so that the runoff from one specific project area
would not flow onto another specific project area without the owners consent Such
studies must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and any other
applicable agency
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
F -3 The applicant must prepare a master drainage plan for each specific development on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This plan must include detailed
hydrology /hydraulic calculations and drainage improvements, showing quantitatively
how the project will eltmmate the potential for downstream flooding due to increased
storm water runoff. These plans will also identify the proposed BMPs to be
implemented in compliance with the requirements of the Standard Urban Storm Water
Mitigation Plan and the ESMC Such plans must be reviewed and approved by the City
of el Segundo and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Monitoring Phase:
Pre- construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency:
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
F -4 The applicant must design, for each specific development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site, a conveyance and detainment system to meet the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works limits on the storm drains that would convey the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site's discharge
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Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency:
Public Works Department
F -5 The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza E1 Segundo Development
must comply with the City of El Segundo Ordinance No 1347 and No 1348, which
establishes storm water and urban pollution controls
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction, Construction, Post - Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency:
Public Works Department
Operation
F -6 The project owner /developer of a specific development (e g , Plaza El Segundo) on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans site must maintain all structural or treatment control BMPs for the
life of the project
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Construction
Post - construction
Applicant
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department, El
Segundo Fire Department
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department, El
Segundo Fire Department
F -7 The applicant must prepare a hydrology study for the Plaza El Segundo site The study
must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and any other applicable
agencies
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
F -8 The applicant must prepare a runoff study for the Plaza El Segundo site so that the
runoff does not flow onto another area without the owners consent The study must be
reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and any other applicable agencies
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Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
F -4 The applicant must prepare a master drainage plan for the Plaza El Segundo site. This
plan must include detailed hydrology /hydraulic calculations and drainage
improvements, showing quantitatively how the project will eliminate the potential for
downstream flooding due to increased storm water runoff These plans will also
identify the proposed BMPs to be implemented in compliance with the requirements of
the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan and the ESMC Such plans must be
reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County
Department of Public Works
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
F -10 The applicant must design a conveyance and detainment system to meet the City of El
Segundo's and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works limits on the storm
drains that would convey the Plaza El Segundo site's discharge
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
F -11 The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must comply with the City of El Segundo
Ordinance No 1347 and No 1348, which establishes storm water and urban pollution
controls
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
Operation
F -12 The project owner /developer must maintain all structural or treatment control BMPs for
the life of the Plaza El Segundo Development
Monitoring Phase: Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
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Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, El Segundo Fire
Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, El Segundo Fire
Department
VI. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any proposed development project
within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Conditions related to soil and groundwater
contamination must be examined for the proposed development site, at the time the development project
is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to
be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration. The subsequent environmental
documentation must address the following
G -1 A full characterization of all the parcels that comprise that project site must be
undertaken The City must require that this process be initiated by requiring the project
applicant to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or equivalent
investigation and analysis for the specific project site that would be occupied by the
proposed development. The Phase I ESA or equivalent document must be prepared by
a licensed professional (Registered Environmental Assessor or equivalent) and
submitted to the City for review
G -2 If indicated by the initial investigation, the City must require the preparation of
subsequent Phase II investigation(s) and submission to the Los Angeles Regional Water
Quality Control Board and /or other appropriate agency The project applicant must
provide to the City copies of all materials submitted to the LARWQCB or any other
regulatory agency
G -3 Remediatton of any environmental conditions identified in the Phase I and Phase II site
assessments or investigations must be accomplished to the standards established and
agreed upon by the appropriate regulatory agency(ies) for the contemplated
development, prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for the project The
project applicant must provide to the City copies of any materials received from the
LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency
G -4 If the future development project would include any part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site that currently contains structures, an asbestos and lead survey must be
conducted to determine the presence or absence of these substances Removal of these
substances must be conducted in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations
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Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
G -1 A full characterization of all the parcels that comprise that project site must be
undertaken The City must require that this process be initiated by requiring the project
applicant to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or equivalent
investigation and analysis for the specific project site that would be occupied by the
proposed development The Phase I ESA or equivalent document must be prepared by
a licensed professional (Registered Environmental Assessor or equivalent) and
submitted to the City for review
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Planning Division, El Segundo Fire Department
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
G -2 If indicated by the initial investigation, the City must require the preparation of
subsequent Phase II investigation(s) and submission to the Los Angeles Regional Water
Quality Control Board and /or other appropriate agency The project applicant must
provide to the City copies of all materials submitted to the LARWQCB or any other
regulatory agency
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
G -3 Remediation of any environmental conditions identified in the Phase I and Phase II site
assessments or investigations must be accomplished to the standards established and
agreed upon by the appropriate regulatory agency(ies) for the contemplated
development, prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for the project The
project applicant must provide to the City copies of any materials received from the
LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency-
Pre-construction
Applicant
Planning Division, Los
Quality Control Board
Planning Division
Angeles Regional Water
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G -4 If the future development project would include any part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site that currently contains structures, an asbestos and lead survey must be
conducted to determine the presence or absence of these substances Removal of these
substances must be conducted to accordance with all applicable rules and regulations
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Pre - construction, Construction
Applicant
Building Safety Division
Building Safety Division
G -5 Remedial investigations, health risk assessments for the contemplated development and
soils remedial action plans for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project site must be
completed and approved to the standards established and agreed upon in conjunction
with the LARWQCB prior to the start of any project activities The project applicant
must provide to the City copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any
other regulatory agency
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Planning Division, Los
Quality Control Board
Planning Division
Angeles Regional Water
G -6 Remediation of shallow soil of the Plaza El Segundo Development site must be
accomplished to the standards for commercial development established and agreed upon
in conjunction with the LARWQCB and a shallow soil closure letter must be issued by
the LARWQCB prior to the issuance of grading permits for construction of the
proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The project applicant must provide to the
City copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any other regulatory
agency
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
VII. LAND USE
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Pre - construction
Applicant
Planning Division, Los
Quality Control Board
Planning Division
Angeles Regional Water
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No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
No mitigation measures are required
Plaza El Segundo Development
No mitigation measures are required
VIII. NOISE
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development projects proposed to be
constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site The subsequent environmental documentation must
address the following.
I -1 A project- specific construction noise analysis must be prepared that calculates, based on
project- specific parameters and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that
could be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would be experienced
at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site If noise levels resulting from
construction activity would result in temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65
dBA at a sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA over the existing
ambient sound level, if the existing ambient sound level at the sensitive receptor
location is 65 dBA or more, then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to
be applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures provided below,
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
I -1 A project- specific construction noise analysts must be prepared that calculates, based on
project - specific parameters and identification of the site- specific sensitive receptors that
could be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would be experienced
at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site If noise levels resulting from
construction activity would result in temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65
dBA at a sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA over the existing
ambient sound level, if the existing ambient sound level at the sensitive receptor
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location is 65 dBA or more, then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to
be applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures provided below
• Construction contracts must specify that all construction equipment must be
equipped with mufflers and other applicable noise attenuation devices
• During construction phases, the contractor must store and maintain equipment as
far as possible from the adjacent receptor property locations to the southwest,
north, and east of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
• As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, construction must be
restricted to the hours of 7 00 a in to 6 p in Monday through Saturday, and
prohibited at anytime on Sunday or a Federal holiday
• Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along the property lines of
the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during construction, which must be high
enough to block the line -of -site between the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
and receptor property locations to the southwest, north, and east
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Pre - construction, Construction
Applicant
Planning Division
Planning Division
I -2 Construction contracts must specify that all construction equipment must be equipped
with mufflers and other applicable noise attenuation devices
Monitoring Phase:
Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Planning Division
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
I -3 During construction phases, the contractor must store and maintain equipment as far as
possible from the adjacent receptor property locations to the north and east of the Plaza
El Segundo Site
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
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I -4 As stated to the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, construction must be restricted to
the hours of 7 00 a in to 6 p in Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime
on Sunday or a Federal holiday
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Building Safety Division
Building Safety Division
I -5 Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along the property lines of the
4 5 net acre portion of the Plaza El Segundo site south of the UPRR tracks during
construction, which must be high enough to block the line -of -site (a minimum of 8 feet
above existing grade) between the Plaza El Segundo site and receptor property locations
to the southwest, north, and east
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Planning Division
Building Safety Division
IX. POPULATION, HOUSING, AND EMPLOYMENT
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
No mitigation measures are required
Plaza El Segundo Development
No mitigation measures are required
X. PUBLIC SERVICES
Fire Protection
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
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Mthgation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
K 1 -1 The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14
per gross square foot of building area prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy
Monitoring Phase:
Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Planning Division
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
K 1 -2 A fire life safety plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must be
submitted to the El Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) for review and approval prior to
commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed development
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
El Segundo Fire Department
El Segundo Fire Department
K 1 -3 The applicant must provide fire access roadways to and throughout the property and
submit a layout plan to the ESFD for approval
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
El Segundo Fire Department
El Segundo Fire Department
K 1-4 The applicant must provide water flow and on -site fire hydrants as required by the
ESFD
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction, Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Building Safety Division, El Segundo Fire Department
Monitoring Agency:
El Segundo Fire Department
K 1 -5 The following installations require separate Fire Department approval The applicant
must submit separate plans for Fire Department review
• Automatic fire sprinklers,
• Fire alarm system,
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• Underground fire service mains,
• Fire pumps,
• Emergency generators; and
• Any aboveground or underground storage tank including elevator sumps and
condensation tanks
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Pre - construction
Applicant
El Segundo Fire Department
El Segundo Fire Department
K 1 -6 The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14
per gross square foot of building area prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
K 1 -7 A fire life safety plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must be
submitted to the El Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) for review and approval prior to
commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed development
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
El Segundo Fire Department
El Segundo Fire Department
K 1 -8 The applicant must provide fire access roadways throughout the property and submit a
layout plan to the ESFD for approval
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
El Segundo Fire Department
El Segundo Fire Department
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K 1 -9 The applicant must provide water flow and on -site fire hydrants as required by the
ESFD
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, El Segundo Fire Department
Monitoring Agency: El Segundo Fire Department
K 1 -10 The following installations require separate Fire Department approval The applicant
must submit separate plans for Fire Department review
• Automatic fire sprinklers,
• Fire alarm system,
• Underground fire service mains,
• Fire pumps,
• Emergency generators, and
• Any aboveground or underground storage tank including elevator sumps and
condensation tanks
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Police Protection
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Pre - construction
Applicant
El Segundo Fire Department
EI Segundo Fire Department
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
K 2 -1 The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Police Service Mitigation Fee of $0 11
per gross square foot of building area prior to the occupancy of each building
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
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Et Segundo Development
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Applicant
Planning Division
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Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
K1-2 A strategic security plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must
be submitted to the El Segundo Police Department (ESPD) for review and approval
prior to commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The strategic
security plan must include, but not be limited to, the following item
• Depending upon the size of the structure and its location in relation to the streets,
the size of the displayed address may vary from a minimum of 4" to as much as
24"
• Building entrances and exits must be limited in number and located in a manner to
increase security and visibility of the building
• All landscaping must be low profile especially around perimeter fencing, windows,
doors and entryways taking special care not to limit visibility and provide climbing
access
• Adequate street, walkway, building and parking lot lighting must be provided to
enhance security
• Provisions for on -site security personnel
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: El Segundo Police Department
Monitoring Agency: El Segundo Police Department
Plaza El Segundo Development
K 2 -3 The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Police Service Mitigation Fee of $0 11
per gross square foot of building area prior to the occupancy of each building
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
K 2 -4 A strategic security plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must
be submitted to the El Segundo Police Department (ESPD) for review and approval
prior to commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed
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Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The strategic
security plan must include, but not be limited to, the following item
• Depending upon the size of the structure and its location in relation to the streets,
the size of the displayed address may vary from a minimum of 4" to as much as
24"
• Building entrances and exits must be limited in number and located in a manner to
increase security and visibility of the building
• All landscaping must be low profile especially around perimeter fencing, windows,
doors and entryways taking special care not to limit visibility and provide climbing
access
• Adequate street, walkway, budding and parking lot lighting must be provided to
enhance security
• Provisions for on -site security personnel
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: El Segundo Police Department
Monitoring Agency: El Segundo Police Department
XI. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
Physical Roadway Improvements
L -1 El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Convert the existing eastbound right -
turn only lane to a shared through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes
on the east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center median to
convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to a dedicated second left turn lane
and additional through lane
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
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Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Caltrans
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, Caltrans
L -2 El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard Not required for Sepulveda/Rosecrans
Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
L -3 Park Place and Nash Street Provide a new traffic signal at this location Widen and
restripe the eastbound and westbound directions to provide one left -turn lane, one
through lane, and one right -turn only lane.
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
L -4 Park Place and Douglas Street Provide a new traffic signal at this location
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency:
Public Works Department
L -5 Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard On the westbound approach of
Rosecrans Avenue dedicate additional right -of -way on the north side of Rosecrans
Avenue to provide a free flow right -turn lane and third left -turn lane Sepulveda
Boulevard south of Rosecrans Avenue may need to be widened to accommodate the
third left -turn lane, depending on the specific design of this lane This widening could
take place within the existing Sepulveda Boulevard right -of -way Widen the east side
of Sepulveda Boulevard along the project frontage to provide the acceptance lane for
the free westbound right -turn lane This additional lane on Sepulveda should be
improved to the new Park Place connection where a right turn lane will be provided
This intersection's ,jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach and Caltrans
Coordination and concurrence of these agencies for implementation of these
improvements would be required
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction, Construction
Applicant
Public Works Department, Caltrans, City of Manhattan
Beach Public Works Department
Public Works Department, Caltrans, City of Manhattan
Beach Public Works Department
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L -6 Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way Not required for Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
L -7 Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street On the westbound approach, widen the north
side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a dedicated westbound right -turn lane This
intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach Coordination and
concurrence of this agency for implementation of this improvement would be required
This improvement is included as part of the current Rosecrans /Aviation Widening
(discussed above under "Future Highway System Improvements ") but will be
guaranteed by the project
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Site Trip Reductions
Pre- construction, Construction
Applicant
Public Works Department, City of Manhattan Beach
Public Works Department
Public Works Department, City of Manhattan Beach
Public Works Department
L -8 Project applicants must promote rideshare programs (bikes, rideshare matching and
transit options) as required by the City of El Segundo Transportation Demand
Management Program (TDM) In addition to the traditional TDM program, project
applicants must promote access to the Commute View System which is being
implemented by the City to provide information on congested routes to provide
additional trip reduction measures The Commute View System is an advanced
traveler information system which provides real time travel time information, incident
information, and general traffic conditions through a variety of devices such as the
cable, internet, cell phone and wireless PDA This will provide commuters the ability
to make informed decisions regarding the route, time of travel and mode of
transportation Project applicants must include or share in a transit connection system
to promote use of the existing Metro Green Line service, remote employee lot during
seasonal peaks and local circulator service Based upon estimate usage patterns and
trial studies, an approximately three percent reduction in trips to and from the site
during peak periods is anticipated with these enhancements
Monitoring Phase: Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, Planning Division
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Intelligent Transportation Systems Connections /Upgrades
L -9 The South Bay area will be enhanced with an area -wide signal system upgrade prior to
project completion in 2012 This system is already funded and will be implemented
with or without the proposed project The improvement will provide for intelligent
transportation systems (ITS) which provide real time adjustment to signal timing based
upon current conditions thereby increasing capacity along major corridors ITS system
enhancements are currently being tested and evaluated which provide further enhanced
capacity These enhancements provide advanced communication upgrades to the users
of the roadway systems Items include Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS)
and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) ATIS provides commuters with
information to make route and time of day decisions The enhanced ATIS system that
would be included within the South Bay ITS system will enable private sector parmers
to disseminate freeway and arterial traffic information to the public via paid
subscription services ATMS manages the traffic system on surrounding streets
Applicants for development projects within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans
Rezoning Site must provide for connectivity to the systems described above Project
applicants must provide access to information disseminated by the ATIS system to
patrons and employees by including at least one television monitor or equivalent
equipment that is compatible with and connected to the ATIS system and that displays
current commuter information from the ATIS system during all hours that the
development is open for business The monitor or equivalent equipment shall be
placed in a centralized location within the development, shall be specifically identified
on directory maps of the facility, shall be specifically and clearly identified as the
location for obtaining current travel information and shall be identified elsewhere
throughout the development with signage that directs patrons to the location
Project applicants must also facilitate dissemination of information provided by the
ATIS system to project employees by working with project tenants to offer fully or
partially subsidized monthly subscriptions to employees (currently estimated at full cost
of $5 00 per month per user) Project applicants (or successors in interest) must
provide any new project tenant with information regarding subscription programs
available to employees and costs thereof and shall encourage tenants to provide
subsidized monthly subscriptions to their employees However, because there is no
guarantee that subscription subsidies will be provided by future tenants of
developments within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, no additional credit for
these subscriptions can be taken except for the enhancements provided by the South
Bay ITS system as presently designed (7 %, see discussion under "Future Highway
System Improvements" above)
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Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Local Street - Freeway Inter -Ties
Construction, Post - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department, Planning Division, Los
Angeles County Public Works Department
Public Works Department, Planning Division, Los
Angeles County Public Works Department
L -10 This mitigation measure is applicable to buildout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning
Site beyond the Plaza El Segundo Project Development Applicants for development
projects within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (excluding the Plaza El
Segundo Project) shall fund or construct upgrades and enhancements to the El Segundo
and /or South Bay ITS systems, and /or the Caltrans ITS system that singly or in
combination cause an increase of 3% in the capacity of the street system served by
these ITS systems The 3% increase shall be measured from the calculated capacity of
the system based upon existing lane configurations, plus a 10% increase on street in the
City of El Segundo, and 7% increase on streets outside the City of El Segundo to
reflect the El Segundo and South Bay ITS systems, respectively The
upgrades /enhancements shall be selected from the following menu and approved by the
relevant jurisdictional agency expansion of the fiber optic communication system,
expansion of wireless communication components, provision of software components,
supplemental advance system detectors, changeable message signs, closed circuit
television cameras, or any other reasonably feasible upgrade or enhancement approved
by the relevant jurisdictional agency The applicant shall participate in any applicable
fair share fee mitigation program that will otherwise fund the foregoing
upgrades /enhancements and shall receive credit for all fair share payments
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department, Caltrans, County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Works
Public Works Department, Caltrans, County of Los
Angeles Department of Public Works
Project Parking /Egress Information System for Key Access /Egress Corridors
L -11 Project applicants must provide parking /egress information systems in the manner of
Changeable Message Signs (CMS) along key access /egress corridors of Sepulveda
Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, and Park Place Currently, Los Angeles County is
installing CMS on major streets in the South Bay area and locations for additional CMS
would be identified in coordination with Los Angeles County A centrally located
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kiosk system must be included in project design that can disseminate roadway
conditions along the major routes This information would be utilized by the employee
or patron to determine the least congested access /egress route to /from the project,
thereby minimizing delay on the roadway systems Based upon recent studies in the
South Bay area under trial conditions, implementation of this measure is anticipated to
improve capacity at the site adjacent intersections by three percent, along major
corridors of Rosecrans Avenue, Sepulveda Boulevard, and E1 Segundo Boulevard by
two percent, and the balance of the study intersections by one percent
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Improvements for Cumulative Growth
Construction, Post - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department, Planning Division
Public Works Department, Planning Division
L -12 In order to assist in addressing future cumulative traffic deterioration, the City of El
Segundo through its Traffic Congestion Mitigation Fee Ordinance will require the
developer of a specific project to make a "fair share" contribution for programmed
roadway improvements In addition, project implementation of the signal system
enhancements described above will benefit the entire system and reduce cumulative
impacts along the roadway corridors
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Physical Roadway Improvements
Pre - construction
Applicant
Planning Division, Public Works Department
Planning Division, Public Works Department
L -13 El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard - Convert the existing eastbound right -
turn only lane to a shared through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes
on the east leg of the mtersection In addition, modify the raised center median to
convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to a dedicated second left turn lane
and additional through lane
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Caltrans
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, Caltrans
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L -14 El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard - Not required for Plaza El Segundo
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative
L -15 Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard - On the westbound approach of
Rosecrans Avenue dedicate additional right -of -way on the north side of Rosecrans
Avenue to provide a free flow right -turn lane Widen the east side of Sepulveda
Boulevard along the project frontage to provide the acceptance lane for the free
westbound right -turn lane This additional lane on Sepulveda should be improved to
the new Park Place connection where a right turn lane will be provided This
intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach and Caltrans Coordination
and concurrence of these agencies for implementation of these improvements would be
required
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Caltrans
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, Caltrans
L -16 Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way - Not required for Plaza El Segundo Reduced
Traffic Generation Alternative
Site Trip Reductions
L -17 The project applicant must promote rideshare programs (bikes, rideshare matching, and
transit options) as required by the City of El Segundo Transportation Demand
Management Program (TDM) In addition to the tradition TDM program and to
provide additional trip reduction measures, the project applicant must promote access
to the Commuter View System which is being implemented by the City to provide
information on congested routes The project applicant must provide a transit
connection system must be established and /or shared with other nearby retail projects
to promote use of the existing Metro Green Line service, remote employee lot during
seasonal peaks and local circulator service Based upon typical usage patterns, an
approximately three percent reduction in trips to and from the site during peak periods
is anticipated with these enhancements
Monitoring Phase: Post - Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, Planning Division
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Intelligent Transportation System Connections /Upgrades
L -18 The South Bay area will be enhanced with an area -wide signal system upgrade prior to
project completion in 2012 This system is already funded and will be implemented
with or without the proposed project The improvement will provide for intelligent
transportation systems (ITS) which provide real time adjustment to signal timing based
upon current conditions thereby increasing capacity along major corridors ITS system
enhancements are currently being tested and evaluated which provide further enhanced
capacity These enhancements provide advanced communication upgrades to the users
of the roadway systems Items include Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS)
and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) ATIS provides commuters with
information to make route and time of day decisions The enhanced ATIS system that
would be included within the South Bay ITS system will enable private sector partners
to disseminate freeway and arterial traffic information to the public via paid
subscription services ATMS manages the traffic system on surrounding streets
Applicants for development projects within the proposed SepulvedalRosecrans
Rezoning Site must provide for connectivity to the systems described above Project
applicants must provide access to information disseminated by the ATIS system to
patrons and employees by including at least one television monitor or equivalent
equipment that is compatible with and connected to the ATIS system and that displays
current commuter information from the ATIS system during all hours that the
development is open for business The monitor or equivalent equipment shall be
placed in a centralized location within the development, shall be specifically identified
on directory maps of the facility, shall be specifically and clearly identified as the
location for obtaining current travel information and shall be identified elsewhere
throughout the development with signage that directs patrons to the location
Project applicants must also facilitate dissemination of information provided by the
ATIS system to project employees by working with project tenants to offer fully or
partially subsidized monthly subscriptions to employees (currently estimated at full cost
of $5 00 per month per user) Project applicants (or successors to interest) must
provide any new project tenant with information regarding subscription programs
available to employees and costs thereof and shall encourage tenants to provide
subsidized monthly subscriptions to their employees However, because there is no
guarantee that subscription subsidies will be provided by future tenants of
developments within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, no additional credit for
these subscriptions can be taken except for the enhancements provided by the South
Bay ITS system as presently designed (7 %, see discussion under "Future Highway
System Improvements" above)
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Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Improvements for Cumulative Growth
Construction, Post - Construction
Applicant
Public Works Department, Planning Division, Los
Angeles County Public Works Department
Public Works Department, Planning Division, Los
Angeles County Public Works Department
L -19 In order to assist in addressing future cumulative traffic deterioration, the project
applicant must comply with the City of El Segundo Traffic Congestion Mitigation Fee
Ordinance and make a "fair share" contribution for programmed roadway
improvements In addition, project implementation of the signal system enhancements
described above will benefit the entire system and reduce cumulative impacts along the
roadway corridors
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
XII. UTILITIES
Sewer
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Pre - construction
Applicant
Planning Division, Public Works Department
Planning Division, Public Works Department
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development projects proposed to be
constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This information must be examined, at the
time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new
Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The
subsequent environmental documentation must include the following
M 1 -1 An analysts of sewer service to the proposed development must be prepared which
examines the capacity of existing sewer lines to serve the development, the projected
peak sewage generation and shall identify new sewer infrastructure required to serve
the development
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Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
M 1 -1 An analysis of sewer service to the proposed development must be prepared which
examines the capacity of existing sewer lines to serve the development, the projected
peak sewage generation and must identify new sewer infrastructure required to serve
the development
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
M 1 -2 The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must be annexed to Los Angeles County
Sanitation District No 5
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -3 Project applicants must be required to obtain a sewer connection permit from the Los
Angeles County Sanitation Districts (District 5) to obtain sanitary sewer service
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department,
Sanitation Districts
Public Works Department
Los Angeles County
M 1 -4 Additional local sewer infrastructure must be provided by the applicant as necessary to
connect the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site with existing sewer infrastructure
This provision must be coordinated with the project applicant and may be the partial
responsibility of the applicant, as determined by the City
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
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M 1 -5 The applicant must be required to replace or upgrade the sewer infrastructure on or
adjacent to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, as needed
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -6 Project applicants must comply with the City's Sewer Ordinance No 1093, of the City
of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 12, Chapter I General Provisions, Policies, and
Procedures
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
M 1 -7 Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final
Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety Department
and the Public Works Department for review and approval
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Planning Division,
Works Department
Planning Division,
Works Department
Building Safety Division, Public
Building Safety Division, Public
M 1 -8 Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of existing on -site and adjacent off -site
sewer mains must be conducted to determine the present condition of the infrastructure
which the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project will connect to
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
City of El Segundo
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
M 1 -9 All future developments must be discharged to the existing twelve -inch sanitary sewer
main in Rosecrans Avenue
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
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El Segundo Development Page IX -38 r
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M 1 -10 New businesses that generate Fats, Oils, or Greases (e g , restaurants and grocery
stores) must be required to install grease interceptors with a minimum 30 minute
retention period to ensure these contaminants do not block the sewerage system
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Construction
Applicant
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
M 1 -11 The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must be annexed to Los Angeles County
Sanitation District No 5
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -12 The project applicant must be required to obtain a sewer connection permit from the
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (District 5) to obtain sanitary sewer service
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -13 Additional local sewer infrastructure must be provided by the applicant as necessary to
connect the Plaza El Segundo site with existing sewer infrastructure This provision
must be coordinated with the project applicant and may be the partial responsibility of
the applicant, as determined by the City
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -14 The existing 15 -inch sanitary sewer line must be removed and replaced with an 18 -inch
line Plans must identify the point of connection for the proposed ten -inch sanitary
sewer to the existing sanitary sewer main on Allied Way
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Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -15 Project applicants must comply with the City's Sewer Ordinance No 1093, of the City
of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 12, Chapter I General Provisions, Policies, and
Procedures
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M,1 -16 Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final
Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety Department
and the Public Works Department for review and approval
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Planning Division,
Works Department
Planning Division,
Works Department
Building Safety Division, Public
Building Safety Division, Public
M 1 -17 Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of existing on -site and adjacent off -site
sewer mains must be connected to determine the present condition of the infrastructure
which the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project will connect to
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: City of El Segundo
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 1 -18 New businesses that generate Fats, Oils, or Greases (e g , restaurants and grocery
stores) must be required to install grease interceptors with a mmimum 30 minute
retention period to ensure these contaminants do not block the sewerage system
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
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City of El Segundo February 2005
Water
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development projects proposed to be
constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This information must be examined, at the
time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new
Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The
subsequent environmental documentation must include the following
M 2 -1 An analysis of water service to the proposed development must be prepared which
examines the capacity of existing water lines to serve the development and projected
water demand and must identify new water infrastructure required to serve the
development
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
M 2 -1 An analysis of water service to the proposed development must be prepared which
examines the capacity of existing water lines to serve the development and the projected
water demand and must identify new water infrastructure required to serve the
development
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Pre - construction
Applicant
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
M 2 -2 New streets shall be connected through the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to
adjacent existing streets, with no gaps or disconnects, so as to allow connections to
existing infrastructure contained in the existing streets
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
M 2 -3 Water distribution mains must be installed in the through streets in order to complete
the existing water grid and provide water distribution to the interior of the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Connecting pipes must be a minimum of ten
inches
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City of El Segundo February 2005
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency:
Public Works Department
M,24 New water lines must be connected to the existing water line located in Allied Way to
provide a continuous public water line beginning from Sepulveda Boulevard to an
existing line in Allied Way
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Public Works Department
Public Works Department
M 2 -5 Development on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must include dual
water connections to allow for landscaping to be irrigated by reclaimed water
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Planning Division,
Works Department
Planning Division,
Works Department
Building Safety Division, Public
Building Safety Division, Public
M 2 -6 Reclaimed water must be used as the water source to irrigate landscaped areas on the
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site
Monitoring Phase: Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Public Works Department, Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department
M 2 -7 Efficient irrigation systems must be installed which minimize runoff and evaporation
and maximize the water which will reach plant roots (e g drip irrigation, automatic
sprinklers equipped with moisture sensors)
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction, Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Recreation and Parks Department
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division, Building Safety Division
M 2 -8 Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to irrigate landscaping during early morning
hours or during the evening to reduce water losses from evaporation Sprinklers must
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El Segundo Development Page IX -42 4 38
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also be reset to water less often in cooler months and during the rainfall season so that
water is not wasted by excessive landscape irrigation
Monitoring Phase: Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
M 2 -9 Selection of drought - tolerant, low water consuming plant varieties must be used to
reduce irrigation water consumption
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Recreation and Parks Department
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division, Recreation and Parks Department
M 2 -10 Project applicants must comply with the City's Conservation Program, Ordinance No
1194, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 10 -Parks and Recreation,
Chapter 2 Water Conservation in Landscaping and Resolution No 3806
• Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final
Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety
Department for review and approval relative to compliance with the City's Water
Conservation Ordinance and Guidelines for Water Conservation in Landscaping
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Plaza El Segundo Development
Pre - construction
Applicant
Recreation and Parks Department
Recreation and Parks Department
M 2 -11 Water distribution mains must be installed in the eastward extension of Park Place and
the extension of Allied Way to Park Place in order to complete the existing water grid
and provide water distribution to the interior of the Plaza El Segundo site Connecting
pipes should be a minimum of ten inches
Monitoring Phase:
Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Public Works Department
Monitoring Agency:
Public Works Department
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M 2 -12 Development on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Site must include dual water
connections to allow for landscaping to be irrigated by reclaimed water
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Planning Division,
Works Department
Planning Division,
Works Department
Budding Safety Division, Public
Building Safety Division, Public
M 2 -13 Reclaimed water must be used as the water source to irrigate landscaped areas on the
Plaza El Segundo Development
Monitoring Phase:
Post - construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Public Works Department, Planning Division
Monitoring Agency:
Public Works Department
M 2 -14 Efficient irrigation systems must be installed which minimize runoff and evaporation
and maximize the water which will reach plant roots (e g drip irrigation, automatic
sprinklers equipped with moisture sensors)
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Recreation and Parks Department
Monitoring Agency: Public Works Department, Building Safety Division
M 2 -15 Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to irrigate landscaping during early morning
hours or during the evening to reduce water losses from evaporation Sprinklers must
also be reset to water less often in cooler months and during the rainfall season so that
water is not wasted by excessive landscape irrigation
Monitoring Phase: Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
M 2 -16 Selection of drought - tolerant, low water consuming plant varieties must be used to
reduce irrigation water consumption
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza
El Segundo Development
Final Environmental Impact Report
Pre - construction, Construction
Applicant
Recreation and Parks Department
Planning Division, Recreation and Parks Department
IX Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Page IX -44 (�
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M 2 -17 The project applicant must comply with the City's Conservation Program, Ordinance
No 1194, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 10 -Parks and Recreation,
Chapter 2 Water Conservation in Landscaping and Resolution No 3806
Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final
Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Budding Safety
Department for review and approval relative to compliance with the City's Water
Conservation Ordinance and Guidelines for Water Conservation in Landscaping
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Recreation and Parks Department
Monitoring Agency: Recreation and Parks Department
Solid Waste
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
M 3 -1 Where economically feasible, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project
must incorporate the use of recycled materials in building materials, furnishing
operations and building maintenance
Monitoring Phase: Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
M 3 -2 The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project must recycle all construction
debris in a practical, available, and accessible manner, to the maximum extent feasible,
during the demolition and construction phases
Monitoring Phase:
Implementation Party:
Enforcement Agency:
Monitoring Agency:
Construction
Applicant
Building Safety Division
Building Safety Division
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M 3 -3 The design of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project must allocate
space for a recycling collection area for use by both on -site employees and visitors, the
design of which will adhere to siting requirements in the City's recycling ordinance
The design of the collection area will facilitate source separation and collection of
additional materials that may be designated as recyclable by the City in the future
Monitoring Phase:
Pre- construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Planning Division
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
Plaza El Segundo Development
M 3 -4 Where economically feasible, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must
incorporate the use of recycled materials in building materials, furnishing operations
and building maintenance
Monitoring Phase: Construction, Post - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
M 3 -5 The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must recycle all construction debris in a
practical, available, and accessible manner, to the maximum extent feasible, during the
demolition and construction phases
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
M 3 -6 The design of the proposed Plaza E1 Segundo Development must allocate space for a
recycling collection area for use by both on -site employees and visitors, the design of
which will adhere to siting requirements in the City's recycling ordinance The design
of the collection area will facilitate source separation and collection of additional
materials that may be designated as recyclable by the City in the future
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
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El Segundo Development Page IX -46
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City of El Segundo February 2005
Natural Gas
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
No mitigation measures are required
Plaza El Segundo Development
No mitigation measures are required
Electricity
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
No subsequent environmental documentation is required
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
M 5 -1 The applicant must consult with SCE during the design process of the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project regarding potential energy conservation
measures for the project Examples of such energy conservation measures include
• Design windows (i e , tinting, double pane glass, etc ) to reduce thermal gain and
loss and thus cooling loads during warm weather, and heating loads during cool
weather
• Install thermal insulation in walls and ceilings that exceed requirements established
by the State of California Energy Conservation Standards
• Install high - efficiency lamps for all internal streetlights and outdoor security
lighting
• Time control interior and exterior lighting These systems must be programmed to
account for variations in seasonal daylight times
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza IX Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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• Finish exterior walls with light- colored materials and high- emissivity characteristics
to reduce cooling loads Finish interior walls with light - colored materials to reflect
more light and thus increase lighting efficiency
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division, Budding Safety Division, Southern
California Edison (SCE)
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division, Building Safety Division
M 5 -2 All on -site electrical lines must be placed underground, except for high voltage
transmission lines located along Rosecrans Avenue
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department,
SCE
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
M 5 -3 Electrical transformers must be screened from view from the public right -of -way
Monitoring Phase:
Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Planning Division
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
Plaza El Segundo Development
M 5 -4 The applicant must consult with SCE during the design process of the proposed Plaza
El Segundo Development regarding potential energy conservation measures for the
project Examples of such energy conservation measures include
• Design windows (e g , tinting, double pane glass, etc ) to reduce thermal gain and
loss and thus cooling loads during warm weather, and heating loads during cool
weather
• Install thermal insulation in walls and ceilings that exceed requirements established
by the State of California Energy Conservation Standards
• Install high - efficiency lamps for all internal streetlights and outdoor security
lighting
• Time control interior and exterior lighting, These systems must be programmed to
account for variations in seasonal daylight times
SepulvedalRosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza IX Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
El Segundo Development Page IX -48
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City of El Segundo February 2005
• Finish exterior walls with light- colored materials and high emissivity characteristics
to reduce cooling loads Finish interior walls with light- colored materials to reflect
more light and thus increase lighting efficiency
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction, Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division; Budding Safety Division, SCE
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division; Building Safety Division
M 5 -5 All on -site electrical lines must be placed underground, except for high voltage
transmission lines located along Rosecrans Avenue
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department,
SCE
Monitoring Agency: Building Safety Division, Public Works Department
M 5 -6 Electrical transformers must be screened from view from the public right -of -way
Monitoring Phase:
Construction
Implementation Party:
Applicant
Enforcement Agency:
Planning Division
Monitoring Agency:
Planning Division
XIII. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Subsequent Environmental Documentation
Subsequent environmental documentation shall be prepared for development projects proposed to be
constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The subsequent environmental documentation
shall include the following
N -1 A records search and /or Phase I Archaeological Survey must be conducted by a
qualified archaeologist prior to the start of construction activities (including gradmg) for
any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If the survey identifies
resources within the construction area, follow on studies shall be conducted in
accordance with the recommendations of the records search prior to commencement of
construction
N -2 Further analysis of Cultural Resource 19- 186856 is required, that meets the
requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064 5(a)(2), to determine potential
eligibility for the California or National Register of Historic Places prior to any
construction activities occurring on the H Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans
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Rezoning Site If further analysts identifies that the resource is eligible, then the
recommendations identified in that analysis shall be followed
Mitigation Measures
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning
N -1 A records search and /or Phase I Archaeological Survey must be conducted by a
qualified archaeologist prior to the start of construction activities (including grading) for
any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If the survey identifies
resources within the construction area, follow on studies must be conducted in
accordance with the recommendations of the records search prior to commencement of
construction
Monitoring Phase: Pre- construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
N -2 Further analysis of Cultural Resource 19- 186856, that meets the requirements of CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064 5(a)(2), is required to determine potential eligibility for the
California or National Register of Historic Places prior to any construction activities
occurring on the H Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If
further analysis identifies that the resource is eligible, then the recommendations
identified in that analysts must be followed and measures identified to reduce impacts to
less than significant levels
Monitoring Phase: Pre - construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division
N -3 In the event that archaeological or paleontological resources are encountered during the
course of grading or construction, all development must temporarily cease in these
areas until the resources are properly assessed and subsequent recommendations are
determined by a qualified archaeologist /paleontologist
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division, Building Safety Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division, Building Safety Division
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Plaza El Segundo Development
N -4 In the event that archaeological or paleontological resources are encountered during the
course of grading or construction, all development must temporarily cease in these
areas until the resources are properly assessed and subsequent recommendations are
determined by a qualified archaeologist /paleontologist
Monitoring Phase: Construction
Implementation Party: Applicant
Enforcement Agency: Planning Division, Building Safety Division
Monitoring Agency: Planning Division, Building Safety Division
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT C
3 Land Use Element
Corporate Office
Permits a mixture of office and food - serving uses in single -tenant or
multi -tenant buildings with limited retail uses permitted in the lobby
area. Research and development uses are permitted east of Sepulveda
Boulevard Hotels and motels are permitted east of Sepulveda and west
of Aviation Boulevards with a discretionary application The maximum
allowed floor area ratio (FAR) is 0 8 A maximum FAR of 1 086 is
permitted for the property commonly referred to as 888 North
Sepulveda Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number 4138 - 005 -055),
pursuant to Development Agreement No 00 -2 A maximum FAR of
196 is permitted for the property referred to as 455 Continental
Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number 4138- 007 -043) (Reso 4361,
GPA 03 -3, 2/3/04; Ord 1331, GPA 00 -2, 3/20/01).
Commercial Center
Permits a mixture of community - serving retail, restaurants and other
commercial service uses in an integrated shopping center design This
designation is intended to serve a bioad cross section of the City and
Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use
Permits primarily light industrial uses including light manufacturing,
research and development, warehousing, and office uses The
maximum floor area ratio (FAR) for newly constructed projects is 0 6
Through May 6, 2006, existing, non - conforming structures can expand
one time up to fifty percent (50 %) or fifteen thousand (15,000) square
feet, whichever is greater, provided the expansion conforms to the
Smoky Hollow provisions within the El Segundo Municipal Code and
Policy LU1 -3 2 Grand Avenue commercial uses, and multi -family
residential, are also permitted in locations as designated under the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan. The permitted FAR for commercial uses
is 0 5 for newly constructed projects. Existing commercial buildings
may be utilized, using the same criteria as stated above Permitted
residential densities are 18 dwelling units per acre All lots proposed as
multi - family residential development must be a minimum of 2 5 acres
in size or one complete block, whichever is greater However, existing
lots less than 2 5 acres in size, which are completely surrounded by
other land use designations and confined by existing streets are allowed
to develop as multi - family residential without a variance from the
Smoky Hollow Specific Plan (Reso 4306, GPA 02 -3, 4/15/03)
Urban Mixed -Use North
Permits a mixture of office, research and development, retail, and hotel
uses Light industrial uses conducted within a fully enclosed building
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office, but the land use designation of General Commercial would allow
recycling of the site to a commercial use.
The area bounded by Nash Street, Maple Avenue, Lairport Street, and
Imperial Avenue is designated as light industrial, which is consistent
with the uses currently operating in that area, primarily the Hughes
facility (50.4 ac)
The area bounded generally by Aviation Boulevard, El Segundo
Boulevard, and Douglas Street is currently a U S. Government Air
Force Base (48 5 ac), which is expected to remain for the life of the
Plan The Federal Government designation placed on this area will
allow the types of uses that are existing.
The narrow parcel near the northwest intersection of El Segundo
Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard (3 93 ac), between El Segundo
Boulevard and 124th Street, is a Specific Plan area ( "A124th Street
Specific Plan") which encourages primarily warehousing and storage
uses, however, a City Water Facility may also be developed on the site
(Ord. 1309, GPA 99 -1, 8/17/99)
Southeast Quadrant
The majority of the southeast quadrant is designated light industrial
(356 14)-5-9 )5-9 ac) This category allows for a mixture of light industrial
and office uses, similar to what is now existing in some of the business
parks between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard.
The southern portion of the quadrant, along Rosecrans Avenue west of
Aviation Boulevard, is designated as Urban Mixed -Use South, allowing
a mixture of office, hotel, and retail uses This area totals 70 6 acres
The northeast corner of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda - Boulevard
x(85 88" ac), eurfe ply -oceupted by AFF Produet. acid Allied rti,o...teal
is designated Commercial Center, allowing a mixture of retail, office
and food - service usesare designated for heavy Industrial There is a
small commercial piece (0 9 ac) along Sepulveda Boulevard, dust south
of El Segundo Boulevard (Ord _12q2, GPA 0397 -44-, GPA 03 -5,
The remaining land in the southeast quadrant is designated as public
facilities for the Green Line station along El Segundo Boulevard and
the proposed water reclamation facility north of Hughes Way, parks for
the Golf Course and Driving Range along Sepulveda Boulevard, and
open space along the Southern California Edison transmission line
rights -of -way A 5 4 acre portion of the Southern California Edison
right -of -way is also designated as the Aviation Specific Plan area The
privately -owned park for Hughes employees is also designated as open
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1992 General Plan
Summary of Existing Trends Buildout
Land Use Category
Acres
Dwelling Units
Square Footage
Single -Family Residential
3572
2,858
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Two -Family Residential
574
934
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Planned Residential
5 7
65
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Multi- Family Residential
1197
3,389
- --
Neighborhood Commercial
71
85 *
100,000
Downtown Commercial
99
18 *
383,328
General Commercial
443
- --
1,930,000
Corporate Office
2112
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12,351,000
Commercial Center
858
850,000
Smoky Hollow
941
268
2,019,454
Urban Mixed -Use North
2325
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13,166,010
Urban Mixed -Use South
706
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3,997,936
124th Street Specific Plan
39
1
73,530
Aviation Specific Plan
54
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66,000
Downtown Specific Plan
25 8
232 *
1,123,848
Corporate Campus Specific Plan
465
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2,550,000
Parking
118
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Light Industrial
3561
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18,529,000
Heavy Industrial
10010 10868
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Public Facilities
879
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Federal Government
906
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Open Space
783
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Parks
500
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Street & Railroad R O W
4426
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Totals
3,494.3
7,850
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Population Projection
1 17,287
* Existing construction and recently constructed, renovated commercial centers and legal nonfonforming residential uses
at densities that are currently higher than allowed by the land use designations in this plan will not realistically
be convened to mixed commercial /residential uses and these buildings are expected to remain for the Ide of the Plan
** The heavy industrial shown on this plan includes the Chevron Refinery and former Southern California Edison Generation Station, Ak
nese facilities nave processing equipment ana tanKs ramer man owlmngs ana are
expected to remain for the life of the Plan Therefore, no estimated building square footage Is shown
Source City of El Segundo Planning Department and The Lightfoot Planning Group
Amendments Ord 1209, 1112193, Ord 1244, 2/6196, Ord 1272, 6/17197 Ord 1279, 1017/97, Ord 1309 8117/99, Ord 1314, 1217199,
Ord 1309, 8/17199, Ord 1314, 12/7199, Ord 1319, 8(1!2000, Ord 1345, 112102, Ord
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions shall be binding upon Mar Ventures, Inc, the property owner(s) and
their successors in interest, including without limitation occupants of the property The following
conditions for the City of El Segundo's approval of Environmental Assessment No 631
( "Project
Conditions ") shall be fully complied with as set forth below
1 All mitigation measures in the Environmental Impact Report which are reflected in the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Development
Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative are incorporated by this reference into these
conditions of approval
DEFINITIONS
2 Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will
govern the construction of the words and phrases used in these conditions
A "P B S Director" means the City of El Segundo Director of Planning and Budding Safety,
or designee
B "EIR" means the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo development project (SCH
No 2003121037), El Segundo, California
C "ESMC" means the El Segundo Municipal Code
D "Project Area" refers to each of the 20 developable lots on the Plaza El Segundo
development Project Site as shown on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630 which
comprise the Project Site
E "Project Site" refers to the 43 3 -acre site generally located south of Hughes Way, east of
Sepulveda Boulevard, west of Douglas Street, and north of Rosecrans Avenue
F "Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site" refers to the approximately 110 acres generally
located south of Hughes Way, east of Sepulveda Boulevard, west of Douglas Street, and
north of Rosecrans Avenue which is the subject of a General Plan and Zoning Code
Amendment that is being considered concurrently with the land use entitlements for the
Protect Area and the Project Site
G Except as otherwise specified in these Conditions of Approval, conditions must be
satisfied before the issuance of a Budding Permit for each building within the Project
Area
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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The following conditions shall be binding upon Mar Ventures, Inc, the property owner(s) and
their successors in interest, including without limitation occupants of the property The following
conditions for the City of El Segundo's approval of Environmental Assessment No 631,
( "Project
shall be fully complied with as set forth below
All mitigation measures in the Environmental Impact Report which are reflected in the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic
Generation Alternative development project are incorporated by this reference into these
conditions of approval,
DEFINITIONS
2 Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions will
govern the construction of the words and phrases used in these conditions
A "P B S Director' means the City of El Segundo Director of Planning and Building Safety,
or designee
B "EIR" means the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo development project (SCH
No 2003121037), El Segundo, California
C "ESMC" means the El Segundo Municipal Code
D "Project Area" refers to each of the 20 developable lots on the Plaza El Segundo
development Project Site as shown on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630 which
comprise the Project Site
E "Project Site" refers to the 43 3 -acre site generally located south of Hughes Way, east of
Sepulveda Boulevard, west of Douglas Street, and north of Rosecrans Avenue
F "Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site" refers to the approximately 110 acres generally
located south of Hughes Way, east of Sepulveda Boulevard, west of Douglas Street, and
north of Rosecrans Avenue which is the subject of a General Plan and Zoning Code
Amendment that is being considered concurrently with the land use entitlements for the
Project Area and the Project Site
G Except as otherwise specified in these Conditions of Approval, conditions must be
satisfied before the issuance of a Building Permit for each building within the Project
Area
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
AESTHETICS
Li htin
3 Before the issuance of the first Building Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must
submit a Lighting Master Plan for the Project Area for the review and approval of the P B S
Director and the Police Chief A Lighting Plan (construction drawings) and Photometric
Study, consistent with the Lighting Master Plan must be reviewed and approved by the
P B S Director and the Police Department before the issuance of each Building Permit and
must be installed before the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy in the Project Area
The Lighting Plan and Photometric Study must demonstrate that the proposed project allows
minimum off -site illumination but still complies with Police Department safety requirements
The Lighting Master Plan must include, without limitation
A Specific details for Foot - candle intensity,
B Specific lighting detail for parking areas and structures, pedestrian walkways, and
access ways in and around buildings,
C On -site light fixtures that have been designed to direct the light downward and internal to
the proposed project site to minimize off -site illumination,
D Specific detail regarding the location, type and height of lighting devices,
E Specific detail to illustrate compliance with the ESMC, and,
F Weather and vandal resistant covers on lighting fixtures
4 Before the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must provide evidence
to the P B S Director and the Police Chief that outdoor lighting design has been installed in
compliance with the approved Lighting Master Plan for the building that is the subject of the
Certificate of Occupancy
Materials and Design
5 Before the issuance of the first Budding Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must
submit Final Working Drawings to the P B S Director for design review The applicant must
provide a Budding Materials Sample Board of the materials, colors, and elevation drawings
to be utilized to the P B S Director for review and approval The design review must include,
without limitation, the following design guidelines
A All colors, textures, and materials on exterior elevation(s) must be coordinated to
achieve a continuity of design,
B Exterior building materials must be compatible with developments in the vicinity,
C At least two primary exterior budding materials (including, without limitation, stucco,
stone, rock, and brick) must be used throughout the Plaza El Segundo project,
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
D The buildings must have contrasting accent features Building materials must be of non -
reflective coatings and glazmgs,
E The plans must demonstrate substantial compliance with plans and conditions approved
and on file with the Planning and Building Safety Department Any subsequent
modification to the project as approved must be referred to the P B S Director for a
determination regarding the need for Planning Commission review of the proposed
modification in accordance with the provisions of the Development Agreement,
F All buildings must be in accordance with the Protect Site's Conditions, Covenants and
Restrictions (CC &R's),
G All buildings must utilize energy efficient floor plans and controlled HVAC and heat
generating equipment to reduce energy use for cooling and ventilation,
H All roof - mounted mechanical equipment and communications devices must be hidden
behind building parapets or screens to screen these devices from off -site ground level
view,
Ground level mechanical equipment, refuse collectors, storage tanks, monitoring wells,
generators, and other similar facilities must be screened from view with dense
landscaping and walls of materials and finishes compatible with adjacent buildings,
J Service, storage, maintenance, utilities, loading, and refuse collection and other similar
areas must be located out of the view of public roadways and buildings and screened by
dense landscaping and solid walls, unless the PBS Director determines such is not
practicable No chain link fences may be used for such screening,
K Walls along the north property boundary of the Protect Site and walls used to screen
service and storage areas must be of the same materials, colors, and finishes as
adjacent buildings or compatible finishes and colors,
A six -foot high solid wall must be constructed along the southern property line of Lot 15
of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630 for at least a length of 200 feet from the
eastern edge of the Sepulveda Boulevard right -of -way and along the northern property
line of Lot 19 of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630 for at least a length of 200 feet
from the eastern edge of the Sepulveda Boulevard right -of -way A six -foot high wall or a
fence constructed of vinyl chain link or other material must be constructed along the
remaining property lines of the Protect Area abutting the Union Pacific Railroad right -of-
way with screening of the right -of -way with the use of landscaping, including, without
limitation, vines, hedges and /or trees to the satisfaction of the P B S Director,
M Chain -link fences are not permitted, except as described above, and as temporary
construction fencing,
N Building design will meet the City's standards for the attenuation of interior noise,
O All service areas must be located so that seance vehicles have clear and convenient
access and do not disrupt vehicular and pedestrian circulation,
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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
P No loading will be permitted directly from public streets, except in designated areas as
approved by City P B S Director,
Q All on -site utility systems including without limitation, water, electricity, gas, sewer and
storm drains, must be installed underground,
R No Certificate of Occupancy may be issued unless there is substantial compliance with
the aforementioned development standards and,
S The Project Area site plan must be revised to provide sidewalks or other designated
pathways following direct and safe routes from the Park Place right -of -way to buildings H
through A -7, from the Park Place right -of -way to Pad D, and from the Sepulveda
Boulevard right -of -way to Budding No 2, and any other budding that may developed that
is set back more than 200 feet from a public right -of -way, subject to the review and
approval of the P B S Director
Landscaping and Irrigation
6 Before the issuance of the first Budding Permit in the Protect Area, the applicant must
submit a Master Landscape and Irrigation Plan for the Project Area The Master Landscape
and Irrigation Plan must be reviewed and approved by the City P B S Director, the Director
of Recreation and Parks, and the Police Chief Landscaping for each budding in the Project
Area must be installed in accordance with the approved Master Landscape and Irrigation
Plan before the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy The Master Landscape and
Irrigation Plan must include, without limitation, the following
A All landscaped areas must be provided with a permanent automatic watering or irrigation
system,
B All on -site landscaped areas must be maintained by the owner in a neat and clean
manner at all times,
C All landscaped areas must be designed to ensure efficient access to fire hydrants,
D Dual plumbing must be installed for reclaimed water irrigation,
E All landscaped areas must be irrigated with reclaimed water to the extent reclaimed
water is available for use in the Project Area Until such time as reclaimed water is made
available, potable water may be utilized for irrigation,
F All landscaping and irrigation must comply with the City's Water Conservation
regulations and Zoning Code requirements,
G All landscaping must be designed to enhance site security in accordance with Police
Department policies,
H All public rights -of -way abutting the site must be landscaped,
I Landscaping that includes trees, vines, and or hedges must be incorporated along
property line walls and fences for screening purposes
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J All landscaped areas must include a majority of mature landscaping, including trees that
are a minimum 24 -inch box size, and,
K Landscaping must be installed along property perimeters and evenly distributed
throughout the employee /customer parking areas
7 Before the issuance of the first Building Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must
provide a Landscape Plan and Architectural Plan (i a construction drawings), consistent
with the Master Landscaping Plan, to the P B S Director, Director of Recreation and Parks,
and the Police Chief for review and approval The Landscape Plan and Architectural Plan
must demonstrate that errant nighttime illumination is generally screened from other
potentially sensitive uses, through budding design and landscape treatments
8 Where feasible (as determined by the P B S Director), the applicant must comply with the
City's Water Conservation Program as set forth in the ESMC and the City's Guidelines for
Water Conservation in Landscaping Before the issuance of each Budding Permit in the
Project Area, the applicant's Landscape Plans must be submitted to the P B S Director for
review and approval
Sim
Before the issuance of the first Building Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must
submit to the P B S Director for review and approval an overall Master Sign Program for the
Project Area Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the
Project Area, the applicant must submit construction sign plans substantially consistent with
the approved Master Sign Program for the review and approval of the P B S Director
Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, signs must be installed in accordance
with the approved Master Sign Program The overall Master Sign Program must include,
without limitation
A Compliance with the ESMC,
B Not withstanding any other provisions in the ESMC, a maximum of three freestanding or
pole signs with a maximum height of 35 feet each are permitted along the Sepulveda
Boulevard street frontage of the Project Area,
C Not withstanding any other provisions in the ESMC, a maximum of two freestanding or
pole signs with a maximum height of 25 feet are permitted along the Park Place street
frontages of the Project Area,
D Not withstanding any other provisions in the ESMC, a maximum of two freestanding or
pole signs with a maximum height of 25 feet are permitted along the Allied Way street
frontages of the Project Area,
E Not withstanding any other provisions in the ESMC, no freestanding or pole signs,
except as described in Condition No 10 below, are permitted along the Rosecrans
Avenue frontage of the Project Area,
F All signs must be architecturally compatible with the proposed buildings,
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
G All signs must be compatible with the aesthetic objectives of the General Plan, and,
H No sign must impede traffic or pedestrian safety
10 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first building in the Project Area,
the applicant must construct and maintain a monument sign at the northeast corner of
Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue announcing the entrance to the City The sign
is subject to review and approval by the City Council The sign should be compatible with
the design of the Master Sign Program for the Plaza El Segundo development project
AIR QUALITY
11 During grading and construction, dust control measures must be required in accordance
with the City's Dust Control Ordinance (Chapter 7 -3 of the ESMC) Grading must be
discontinued during first -stage smog alerts and suspended when wind velocity exceeds 15
miles per hour All hauling trucks must have loads covered or wetted and loaded below the
sideboards to minimize dust
12 The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has promulgated rules and
applicable standards including, without limitation, the following Rule 402 - Nuisances, Rule
403 - Fugitive Dust, and Rule 2202 - On -Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options The
applicant must use best management practices In compliance with Rule 402 during the
operation of construction equipment Construction activities must be limited between the
hours of 7 AM to 6 P M , Monday through Saturday, unless such hours are extended
pursuant to a Noise Permit issued by the P B S Director During the construction phase, all
unpaved construction areas must be wetted at least twice daily during excavation, grading,
and construction and temporary covers for stockpiles must be used to reduce dust
emissions by as much as 50 percent The applicant must ensure that all materials
transported off -site will be either sufficiently watered or securely covered in compliance with
Rule 403 Resultant peak daily exhaust emissions from diesel- and gasoline- powered
construction equipment must be monitored to control emission levels that exceed SCAQMD
screening thresholds During construction, trucks and vehicles in loading or unloading
queues must keep their engines off, when not in use, to reduce vehicle emissions
Construction activities must be phased and scheduled to avoid emission peaks, and
construction must be discontinued during first- and second -stage smog alerts On -site
vehicle speed during construction must be limited to 15 mph Before issuance of a Grading
Permit for each Project Area, the applicant must provide a Construction Management Plan
to the P B S Director for review and approval relative to compliance with the appropriate
SCAQMD standards during the construction phase Daily records of construction hours and
activities must be maintained by the applicant throughout the construction phase
ENERGY
13 Before the issuance of a Building Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must provide an
Energy Conservation Plan to the P B S Director for review and approval The Energy
Conservation Plan must incorporate energy conservation features in accordance with the
requirements of the City and State Before the issuance of each Certification of Occupancy,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director that the approved energy
conservation features have been installed and will be maintained
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
14 If a substation will be constructed, the Applicant must develop plans, projected loads, and a
master plan for scheduling to the satisfaction of Southern California Edison,
FIRE
15 Before the issuance of a Budding Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must provide Fire
Life Safety Plans to the P B S Director and the Fire Chief for review and approval, which
include, without limitation, the following
A Fire lanes,
B Fire lane signing,
C Fire lane access easements or other recorded documents to the reasonable satisfaction
of the City Attorney,
D Fire lane accessibility,
E Gas detection systems,
F Minimum acceptable flow from any fire hydrant must be 2,500 gallon per minute,
calculated at 20 psi,
G Sprinklers within structures,
H Underground looped fire mains, sprinklers, fire pumps, and fire alarms,
I Emergency generators,
J Any above ground or underground storage tanks including elevator sumps and
condensation tanks,
K Documentation that the on -site fire mains will be maintained, and,
L Before the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must demonstrate to
the Fire Department that the development complies with the Fire Life Safety Plan, and
that any required easements were properly dedicated and recorded
16 Before the issuance of a Budding Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must develop and
submit an Evacuation Plan and Procedures for review and approval by the Fire Department
Before the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must provide evidence
to the P B S Director, and the Fire Department that the approved Evacuation Plan and
procedures were implemented or are operational as appropriate
17 Before the issuance of a Grading or Building Permits in the Project Area, the applicant must
provide a Construction Safety Plan to the P B S Director and Fire Department for review
and approval The Construction Safety Plan must document construction and staff training
procedures to ensure that best management practices during project grading and
construction will be utilized The Construction Safety Plan must identify an awareness
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program for the subgrade installation of utilities and the potential for worker exposure to
related emissions, especially during excavation Compliance with this measure must be
verified by the P B S Director before permit issuance
18 Before the issuance of each Building Permit in the Project Area, all hydrants determined
necessary by the Fire Department and the P B S Director must be installed in accordance
with approved plans and specifications Fire hydrants must be spaced no greater than 300
feet apart One private hydrant must be provided for each structure and each structure must
be spnnklered In accordance with the California Building Code (CBC) and the National Fire
Code (NFC)
19 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building, the applicant must pay
a Fire Service Mitigation Fee based upon the applicable Fire Service Mitigation Fee in effect
at the time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy Currently, the fee is $0 14 per gross
square foot of floor area, but the fee is subject to change Compliance with this measure
must be verified by the P B S Director before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
each budding
GEOTECHNICAL (GRADING, TOPOGRAPHY, SOILS AND DRAINAGE)
20 Before the issuance of a Grading Permit for the Protect Area or a portion thereof, the
applicant must prepare and submit a Grading Plan for review and approval by the P B S
Director and the Director of Public Works The Grading Plan must include, without limitation.
A The Grading Plan must demonstrate compliance with applicable provisions of the ESMC
and City policies and requirements,
B The Grading Plan must show cross sections for any grading purpose and the location of
and extent of existing and planned sewer easements and facilities,
C Grading depths must not encroach upon or damage the existing sewer lines on the
property,
D Haul routes for import/export trucks and other heavy construction related vehicles must
be approved by the Director of Public Works,
E No haul routes may travel through the City of Manhattan Beach during A M or P M
peak hours,
F All grading must be accomplished in accordance with the recommendations of a
independent Geotechmcal and Geological Report to be submitted by the applicant and
reviewed and approved by the City,
G The Grading Plan must detail where special restrictions apply due to soil contamination,
if applicable,
H Additional information, as required through the plan check process, must be included as
appropriate,
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Final grading activities must be coordinated with the City Engineer at the time the
Grading Permit is issued, and,
J Compliance with the above measures must be verified by the P B S Director before
issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy,
HAZARDS
21 Before the issuance of a Grading Permit for the Project Area or a portion thereof, the
applicant must submit documentation from the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
Board ( "LARWQCB ") evidencing approval of completion of the Interim Remediation
Measures and approval of the Final Remedial Action Plan for the Project Area for the area
covered by the Grading Permit
22 The applicant must comply with any permit requirements imposed by the LARWQCB and /or
the Department of Toxic Substances Control ( "DTSC "), or any other applicable regulatory
agency related to development and /or grading on the site
23 Before the issuance of a Grading Permit, the applicant must provide any appropriate
hazardous materials safety training for all City employees needed to implement the project
If required, the training must be related specifically to safety issues that may arise during site
grading and construction due to the soil contamination that may exist in the site All training
must be completed to the reasonable satisfaction of the P B S Director, and the Fire Chief
NOISE
24 During the construction phase of the protect, activities will be allowed between the hours of
7 A M to 6 P M , Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at any time on Sundays and
federal holidays, unless such hours are extended pursuant to a Noise Permit issued by the
P B S Director Compliance for the operations phase will meet with the placement,
screening, and maintenance standards for all external mechanical equipment The
proposed project must be designed to ensure that noise generated by the proposed project
operations does not exceed the City's noise standards, as established by the ESMC, for on-
site or off -site receptors A noise monitor must be designated according to the relevant
codes Before issuance of a Grading Permit for each Project Area, the City must designate a
Noise Ordinance ComplianceNenfication Monitor Before the issuance of a Budding Permit
for each Project Area, the applicant's Final Working Drawings must be submitted to the
P B S Director for review and approval relative to compliance with the City's Noise
Ordinance
POLICE /SAFETY
25 Before the issuance of the first Budding Permit, the applicant must submit an overall Security
and Crime Prevention Plan, to the P B S Director and the Police Department for review and
approval, which must address, without limitation, the following
A Lighting,
B Addressing (minimum height of 4" to 24 "),
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
C Telephones,
D Trash dumpsters (including space for recyclable materials),
E Indoor and outdoor security cameras installed at strategic locations, including employee
and other vehicle parking areas,
F Parking lots and structures,
G Fences, walls,
H Security hardware,
I Office,
J On -site security personnel,
K Locker rooms,
L An Evacuation Plan and Procedures,
M The employment of security personnel who will monitor and patrol the proposed Project
Site, including employee and other vehicle parking areas, and coordinate with public
safety officials,
N The installation of lighting in entryways, elevators, lobbies, and parking areas designed
to eliminate potential areas of concealment,
O A diagram of the proposed project, which will include access routes, and any information
that might facilitate emergency response,
P Compliance with all applicable items on Police Department checklist memo dated April
12, 2004, attached as Exhibit F- 1/C -1, with the exception that parking is permitted on the
north side of the Project Area between the main row of buildings and the northern
property line, and,
Q All Security and Crime Prevention Plan measures must be installed in conformance with
the approved plans and must be operational before the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy
26 Before issuance of the first budding permits, the applicant must submit a photometric light
study to the Police Department for review and approval
27 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each budding, the applicant must pay
a Police Service Mitigation Fee based upon the applicable Police Service Mitigation Fee in
effect at the time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy Currently, the fee is $0 11 per
gross square foot of floor area, but the fee is subject to change Compliance with this
measure must be verified by the P B S Director before issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each building
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CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Plans
28 The City of El Segundo requires development project applicants to prepare and submit Final
Working Drawings for review and approval The applicant must provide Final Working
Drawings that comply with Policies and Requirements and these conditions of approval The
Final Working Drawings must indicate proposed uses, building sizes and heights, and the
specific location of structures, loading docks, staging areas, parking layout, landscaped
areas and recreational amenities The Final Working Drawings must include vehicular,
pedestrian and bicycle access, on- and off -site circulation, and linkage to other key elements
in the site vicinity, including the MTA Green Line The Final Working Drawings must indicate
building materials and architectural design elements that will be utilized in the construction
of the proposed structures The Final Working Drawings must include information on
security lighting and hardware and other detail required for compliance with the City's
security, safety and crime prevention standards The Final Working Drawings must
demonstrate compliance with the California Budding Code, California Mechanical Code,
California Plumbing Code, California Fire Code, California Sign Code, and California
Electrical Code, and approved Fire Life Safety Systems In addition, the Final Working
Drawings must clearly indicate the location of all entrances and exits, including emergency
vehicle access All parcel buildings and structures must be located in proximity to the
proposed parcel lines such that they meet all requirements for exterior wall and opening
protection Additional information, as required through the plan check process, must be
included as appropriate Before the issuance of a Budding Permit for the Protect Area, the
applicant must coordinate with all applicable City and applicable County agencies to prepare
and submit Final Working Drawings to be approved by the P B S Director, the Department
of Public Works, the Fire Department and the Police Department Before the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for each budding, the applicant must provide evidence to the
P B S Director, the Department of Public Works, the Police Department, and the Fire
Department that Code and policy requirement conditions have been met
29 The Plaza El Segundo development project is allowed to develop up to a maximum of
425,000 square feet consisting of a combination of uses as permitted by the Plaza El
Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative described in the Final EIR, the C -4 Zone
and as limited by the Development Agreement as long as the total AM, PM peak, daily, and
Saturday midday peak trip generation established in the EIR for the project as a whole is not
exceeded
30 The maximum project size may be reduced as determined by the vehicle trip generation for
each use The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo development
protect permit the following vehicle trips
MAXIMUM PERMITTED TRIPS
AM
PM
Daily
Saturday
Midday
Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site
1,033
2,346
25,859
3,379
Rezoning
Plaza El Segundo Development
779
1,477
16,645
2,205
Project
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The trip generation for each use and budding must be determined using the rates identified
below, adjusted for internal capture and pass by discount rate consistent with the traffic
study for EA No 631
Shopping Center (per 1,000 sf ) — LU 820
Daily Ln(T) = 0 65 Ln(A) + 5 83
AM Peak Hour Ln(T) = 0 60 Ln(A) + 2 29, I/13=61%, 0/13=39%
PM Peak Hour Ln(T) = 0 66 Ln(A) + 3 40, I/13=48 %, 0/13=52%
Saturday Ln(T) = 0 65 Ln(A) + 3 77, I/13=52 %, 0/13=48%
Grocery Store (per 1,000 sf) — LU 850
Daily T = 66 95(A) + 1391 56
AM Peak Hour Ln(T) = 1 70 Ln(A) — 1 42, I/13=61 %, 0/13=39%
PM Peak Hour Ln(T) = 0 79 Ln(A) + 3 20, 1/13=51 %, O/B =49%
Saturday Ln(T) = 0 74 Ln(A) + 3 47, I/13=51 1, 0/13=49%
Free Standing Discount Store (per 1,000 sf) — LU 815
Daily T = 56 02(A)
AM Peak Hour T = 0 84 (A), I/13=68 %, 0/13=32%
PM Peak Hour T = 5 06 A), I/13=50 %, O/B =50%
Saturday T = 7 58 (A), I16 =51 %, O/B =49%
Electronics Superstore (per 1,000 sf) — LU 863
Daily T = 45 04 (A)
AM Peak Hour T = 3 46 (A), I/13=53 %, O/B =47%
PM Peak Hour T = 4 50 (A), I/13=49 %, O/B =51 %
Saturday [N/A J*
Health Club (per 1,000 sf) — LU 493
Daily T = 43 0 (A)
AM Peak Hour* T = 3 06 (A), I/13=58 %, 0/13=42%
PM Peak Hour T = 5 76 (A), I/13=63 %, 0/13=37%
Saturday [N /A]*
Fast -food Restaurant with Drive- Through Window (per 1,000
sf) — LU 934
Daily T = 496 12 (A)
AM Peak Hour T = 53 11 (A), I/13=51 %, O/B =49%
PM Peak Hour T = 34 64 (A), I/13=52 %, O/B =48%
Saturday T = 59 20 (A), I/13=51%, 0/13=49%
High- Turnover (Sit -Down) Restaurant (per 1,000 sf) — LU 932
Daily T = 127 15 (A)
AM Peak Hour T = 11 52 (A), I/13=52 %, 0/13=48%
PM Peak Hour T = 10 92 (A), 116 =61 %, 0/13=39%
Saturday T = 20 00 (A), I/13=63 %, O/B =37%
T = trip ends A = budding area in 1,000's of square feet
I/B = inbound percentages LU = ITE land use code
O/B = outbound percentages
Sources
Trip Generation, 7th Edition, Institute of Transportation
Engineers, 2003
* Saturday information unavailable — PM Peak hour utilized
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
31 The City of El Segundo requires development project applicants to prepare and submit a
Construction Management Plan for each Project Area for review and approval by the P B S
Director and Director of Public Works The Construction Management Plan must consider all
stages of construction, including grading, dirt hauling, employee travel, materials delivery,
etc The Construction Management Plan is also required for review and approval by the
P B S Director and Department of Public Works for the installation of any utilities, including
telecommunication utilities, in the public right -of -way Such a plan must include, without
limitation, traffic control measures for any lane closures The Construction Management
Plan must identify the types and approximate number of construction vehicles to be utilized
and must provide haul routes, staging area information and needed road or lane closures
The plan must include, but not be limited to construction hours, construction trailer locations,
construction and staging areas, construction crew parking, parking /access plan (including
truck haul routes), construction methods and schedules No haul routes are permitted
through the City of Manhattan Beach during A M and P M peak hours All staging areas
must be on -site During construction, the areas of construction must be enclosed by a six -
foot high chain link fence, except those areas that have additional fencing requirements
Gates of site fencing must be located at driveways and must not open over sidewalk/public
right -of -way During construction, trash must be removed from the Project Site regularly and
promptly At the end of each construction day, all open trenches must be completely closed
or covered, or secured in accordance with Cal OSHA standards All gates and access
points to the construction area must be locked and /or fully secured at the end of
construction each day The applicant must provide a twenty -four hour, every day contact
person /liaison to receive and respond to complaints during construction
32 Before the issuance of a Grading or Budding Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
provide evidence to the P B S Director that grading or any construction on property or within
easements not owned or controlled by the applicant has been approved by the property
owner or easement holder Separate Grading and /or Budding Permit(s) must be obtained
by the applicant with the easement holder as co- applicant, if needed
33 Before the issuance of a Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must submit
plans and specifications for any new curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches, wheelchair
ramps, and asphalt concrete (A C ) pavement, that must be constructed /reconstructed in the
public right -of -way for any missing public segments /areas on the perimeter of the Project
Site, as reasonably required by the Director of Public Works Any existing driveways and
other paved areas on the perimeter of the Project Site that will not be incorporated into the
development must be removed and replaced with standard curb and sidewalk Before
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building that is the subject of the Budding
Permit, the applicant must install the required public improvements per the approved plans
to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Public Works
DEDICATIONS AND FEES
34 The applicant must dedicate approximately 3 47 -acres of the 'Project Site" to the City for the
construction of the extensions of Park Place and Allied Way, as required in Development
Agreement No 04 -1 and as depicted on Vesting Tentative Map 061630 Such dedication
shall occur through and upon recordation of the Final Map
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35 The applicant must dedicate approximately 0 50 -acres of the "Project Site" to the city for
roadway widening along the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard, as required in Development
Agreement No 04 -1 and as depicted on Vesting Tentative Map 061630 Such dedication
shall occur through and upon recordation of the Final Map
36 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy Permit for each building, the applicant
must pay a Library Service Mitigation Fee based on the applicable Library Service Mitigation
Fee in effect at the time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy Currently, the fee is
$0 03 per gross square foot of floor area, but the fee is subject to change Compliance with
this measure must be verified by the P B S Director before issuance of each Certificate of
Occupancy for each budding
37 The applicant may modify the location of the parcel boundaries as approved on Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No 061630, consistent with the development standards in the C -4
Zone to accommodate the size and location of the individual buildings, before recordation of
Final Tract Map No 061630, provided a maximum of 20 parcels are created
38 Before the recording of the Final Map, the applicant must record a lot tie covenant if any
buildings are to be constructed across existing lot lines or if any budding location does not
meet the development standards of the Commercial Center (C -4) Zone due to the location
of the existing lot lines No Certificates of Occupancy shall be granted for any use or
structure until the recording of the Final Map Accordingly, construction that proceeds
before the recording of the Final Map is done at the Developer's risk that a Certificate of
Occupancy will not be issued
39 After the recording of the Final Map, the applicant must submit a Lot Line Adjustment
application, if necessary, to realign any parcels to match the proposed locations of the
buildings to maintain conformity with the development standards in the ESMC
40 The applicant must maintain all existing easements on the site if the easement is still
required by its grantee
41 The applicant must provide reciprocal access agreements, subject to review and approval
by the City Attorney, between any parcels that do not have independent direct vehicle
access to a public right -of -way Such agreements must be recorded before issuance of any
Certificate of Occupancy for a budding on an affected parcel
42 Before the issuance of a Rough Grading Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
provide funds in trust to the P B S Director to cover the reasonable costs, including City
consultants' and legal costs and fees, of the monitoring of the conditions of approval and
adopted mitigation measures associated with rough grading Before the issuance of a Final
Grading Permit, the applicant must provide funds in trust to the P B S Director to cover the
first year costs, including City consultants' and legal costs and fees, of the monitoring of the
conditions of approval and adopted mitigation measures, not associated with rough grading
Costs may include, without limitation, costs for traffic reviews, stormwater review, biological
resource monitoring, sod remediation review, and review of easements, dedications and
other agreements Costs that would be associated with rough grading do not include costs
for traffic reviews and review of easements and dedications Annually thereafter, the
applicant must replenish funds as deemed necessary by the P B S Director to cover the
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
reasonable costs, including City consultants' costs for each year The P B S Director, at his
discretion, may hire a consultant to coordinate and monitor compliance
43 Before the issuance of a Grading Permit, Building Permit, or Certificate of Occupancy, as
the case may be, the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director that all adopted
mitigation measures have been or will be implemented pursuant to the project's mitigation
monitoring plan Compliance with this measure must be verified by the P B S Director
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
44 All work within the City public right -of -way must be in accordance with the latest edition of
the Standards Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of El Segundo
Standard Specifications No work must be performed in the public right -of -way without first
obtaining a Public Works Encroachment Permit
45 Before the issuance of a Grading or Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
provide evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the P B S Director that all applicable
permits from other agencies have been obtained including, without limitation, LARWQCB,
Caltrans, State Water Quality Control Board's National Pollution Discharge Elimination
Systems (N P D E S) Permit, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works
46 Following the receipt of all requisite permits, the applicant must notify the P B S Director of
the date that construction will commence
47 At such time deemed necessary by the P B S Director, the applicant must provide an on-
site inspection office trailer for the use of City inspection personnel
STORMWATER (GROUND HYDROLOGY AND GROUND WATER QUALITY)
48 The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board has promulgated rules and
standards including, without limitation, obtaining an NPDES Permit and regulations related
to underground and above ground storage tanks The applicant's compliance with
LARWQCB will ensure compliance with the applicable sections of the California Water Code
(Section 13260), the Clean Water Act, and the Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act
The applicant must ensure that any on -site tanks for use in the storage of fuels, wasted oil,
solvents or other chemicals, which are located either above ground or underground, must be
placed, constructed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the LARWQCB
49 The applicant must adhere to any relevant requirements of the LARWQCB regarding
development of the site The applicant must prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan ( SWPPP) which will demonstrate best management practices relevant to compliance
with LARWQCB requirements and the California General Construction Permit Before the
issuance of a Grading Permit for the proposed project, the applicant must provide a SWPPP
to the LARWQCB, the P B S Director and Fire Department for review and approval relative
to compliance with the provisions and requirements of the LARWQCB Before issuance of a
Building Permit for each Project Area, the applicant must apply for the appropriate
notifications and /or registrations for any on -site storage tanks The applicant must provide a
copy to the City of the Notice of Intent required by the LARWCQB
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
50 Before the issuance of a final Grading Permit and /or Building Permit for each building in the
Project Area, the applicant must provide a drainage plan for that portion of the Project Area
affected that eliminates pollutants to surface runoff as required by NPDES requirements
The drainage plan must be reviewed and approved by the P.B S. Director and Director of
Public Works Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building, the
applicant must demonstrate that the drainage plan has been implemented and is effective to
the reasonable satisfaction of the P B.S Director and Director of Public Works
51 Before the issuance of a Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must provide
evidence to the P B S Director and Director of Public Works that pavement on -site must be
adequately applied to prevent soil erosion Further, paved areas on -site must be regularly
maintained (i e , all cracks repaired and debris removed on a regular basis) to prevent soil
erosion The applicant must install improvements pursuant to the approved plans before
final sign -off of the Permit Before the issuance of a Grading or Building Permit for each
budding in the Project Area, the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and
Director of Public Works that on -site drainage must be directed to existing storm drains The
applicant must install said improvements per the approved plans before final sign -off of the
Permit
52 Before the issuance of any Grading or Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant
must prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) and provide evidence
to the P B.S Director and Director of Public Works that the project area that is the subject of
the Grading or Building Permit complies with City of El Segundo Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Controls (Title 5 - Health and Sanitation, Chapter 7 - Standards Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan Implementation of the El Segundo Municipal Code) The
applicant must install said improvements per the approved plans before final sign -off of the
Permit
53 Before the issuance of a Grading or Budding Permit for each building in the Project Area, the
applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and Director of Public Works that
A Collection basins to reduce silts in storm water before runoff drainage to the Los Angeles
Flood Control System have been adequately incorporated into the project design,
B On -site catch basins have been designed and constructed to screen out larger matter to
prevent flooding of the project site resulting from debris caught in the drainage canal,
C Drainage channels within parking lot and paved areas have been be designed and
constructed to direct storm water and /or irrigation run -off to collection basins provided
on -site,
D On -site drainage and hydrology improvements have been designed in conformance with
applicable standards of the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Department
of Public Works, including policies in the Public Safety Element of the City's General
Plan,
E The project is in compliance with applicable permit requirements of the Los Angeles
County Department of Public Works or Los Angeles County Flood Control District,
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F On -site drainage and hydrology improvements have been designed using the necessary
hydraulic /hydrology and structural calculations required for permitting by the Los
Angeles County of Department of Public Works and,
G All on -site development is consistent with a Hydrology and Drainage Study and the Final
Working Drawings, as approved by the City, and,
H Before the issuance of any subsequent Permit `Final Inspection Approval' for the
proposed project, the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and Public
Works that all the improvements herein have been constructed in compliance with the
appropriate regulations and specifications
TRANSPORTATION /CIRCULATION /PARKIN G
54 If the Los Angeles Congestion Management Plan (CMP) requires the City to track the
debits /credits associated with development in the City, before the issuance of the first
Budding Permit for the Project Site, the applicant must provide Los Angeles County
Congestion Management Plan (CMP) Debit/Credit Calculations, and a Phasing Plan for
CMP related improvements, to the P B S Director and Public Works for review and
approval The calculations must include only programs which meet all the minimum criteria
(e g , density) contained in the CMP Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
the building, the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director that the proposed
project CMP debits /credits related improvements were implemented and balanced on the
Project Site in accordance with the approved phasing plan Compliance with this measure
must be verified by the P B S Director before permit issuance As may be applicable, the
City will give credit for CMP related improvements towards the applicant's traffic mitigation
impact fee, as appropriate
55 Before the issuance of a Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must provide a
Pedestrian Access /Circulation Plan to the P B S Director, Recreation and Parks Director,
and Police Chief for review and approval The Plan must identify the location of pedestrian,
bicycle accesses and indicate linkage to other key elements in the site vicinity, and within
the project itself, including parking areas, building entrances, bicycle racks, recreational
elements, etc The Plan must reflect a safe movement pattern, which does not significantly
conflict with vehicular movement and parking access areas Before the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for each Project Area, the applicant must provide evidence to the
P B S Director, Recreation and Parks Director, and Police Chief that the approved
pedestrian and bicycle access features have been installed and will be adequately
maintained per the approved plan
56 Before the issuance of each Building Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must submit a
detailed Traffic, Circulation and Parking Plan, prepared by a licensed traffic engineer, for
review and approval by the Director of Public Works, the P B S Director, the Police Chief,
the Fire Chief, and the City's Traffic Engineer Alternatively, such a plan may be submitted
for a number of buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be completed within a
reasonable time period of each other The Traffic, Circulation and Parking Plan must
include, without limitation, the following
A An analysis of the estimated traffic generation for the building(s),
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B Sight distances for each structure and parking area associated with the building(s),
C An analysis of the traffic volumes at each driveway or intersection associated with the
building(s) in order to determine if any offsite improvements are warranted (i e,
deceleration lanes, left -turn pockets, new or modified traffic signals, etc ) that were not
analyzed in the EIR due to the approximation of budding locations in the EIR,
D Any new traffic signals or modifications to existing traffic signals must be subject to the
review and approval of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works The
applicant must pay the applicable county costs to provide plan check and inspection
services,
E The applicant must dedicate any on -site land required to accommodate any required
intersection and roadway improvements (e g , deceleration lanes) and the new Park
Place and Allied Way roadway extensions through the recording of the Final Map, which
may be after budding permit issuance, but must occur before issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for any building in the Project Area,
F All truck circulation,
G Customer /employee parking,
H All access points to the project site, which should be aligned with existing driveways and
intersections where possible,
I Off -site circulation improvements,
J All median modifications, if necessary,
K All dead end aisles eliminated to satisfy City Codes,
L All truck turning radii,
M The location of required loading spaces,
N An analysis that shows the location and the timing of construction of the required parking
for the building or Project Area,
O Pedestrian crossing areas of the public roadways must be called out on the plans and
appropriately designated,
P All parcels and structures must be connected by an accessible route of travel that meets
the requirements of Title 24 of the California Building Code and,
Q Final site plan approval for each building(s) must be contingent upon fulfillment of the
above traffic design review requirements All Circulation and Parking Plan improvements
which require installation must be installed before the issuance of each Certificate of
Occupancy for the building(s) which are the subject of the Traffic, Circulation and
Parking Plan Compliance with these requirements must be verified by the Director of
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Public Works, the P B S Director, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, and the City's Traffic
Engineer before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
57 The applicant must install "No Parking" and other traffic signs on the Park Place and Allied
Way roadway extensions, as required by the Public Works Department
58 The applicant must provide handicap accessible pedestrian walkways, with a minimum five-
foot width Any roadways dedicated to the City as public roadways may have handicap
accessible pedestrian walkways within the public right -of -way instead of locating them on
private property
59 Before the issuance of the first Budding Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
submit Final Working Drawings to the P B S Director for review and approval that shows
that all handicapped, carpool, vanpool, motorcycle, and bicycle parking and other TDM and
TSM physical requirements have been provided as required by the City All TDM/TSM
physical improvements required by City regulations must be installed before the issuance of
each Certificate of Occupancy
60 Before the construction of the portion of the Park Place roadway for the proposed project
that would intersect Sepulveda Boulevard and any other improvements on Sepulveda
Boulevard, the applicant must secure a Caltrans Encroachment Permit to alter Sepulveda
Boulevard as set forth in the EIR The alterations to Sepulveda Boulevard must be in
accordance with relevant Caltrans Encroachment Permit requirements and conditions and
must be shown on the Final Working Drawings The applicant is responsible for the costs of
modifications and construction of all the roadway extensions and widenings that will be
dedicated to the City Before the issuance of a "Final Inspection Approval" of the roadway
improvements, the applicant must install the intersection improvements The improvements
must be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer, and P B S Director
61 Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any budding constructed north of the
Union Pacific /Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad right -of -way in the Project Area, the
new roadways, including any medians, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters must be constructed in
accordance with applicable Department of Public Works construction standards for a public
roadway with the minimum dimensions required by the Circulation Element of the El
Segundo General Plan, and must comply with applicable requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as City requirements for traffic signage, street lighting,
drainage plans, and underground utility service, subject to the review and approval of the
Director of Public Works The applicant must be responsible for the design and construction
of the new roadways
62 The applicant must install off -site traffic related mitigation measures as set forth in the EIR
and MMRP at the time when amount of budding (floor area or vehicle trips) triggers the
impact for which the mitigation measure is based, as documented in the required Traffic,
Circulation, and Parking Plan
63 Before the issuance of each Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must submit
a temporary lane closure plan for review and approval by the Director of Public Work, Fire
Chief and Police Chief if lane closures will be required during construction for a particular
building to insure construction vehicles, equipment and supplies do not interfere with local
emergency response routes and incidences
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64 Driveway entrances must be clearly marked, as well as different areas of the parking lot, to
ensure visiting vehicles do not accidentally enter the truck staging area
65 The applicant must coordinate construction lane closures with the Director of Public Works,
Police Chief and Fire Chief
66 Before the issuance of each Certificate of Occupancy for a building in the Project Area, the
applicant must pay a Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee The amount will be based upon the
adopted Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee in effect at the time of issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy
67 Shower and lockers for employees must be provided in sufficient number, as determined by
the P B S Director for each tenant in the Project Area exceeding 50,000 square feet
68 The applicant must submit a Transportation
the requirements of Chapter 15 -17 of the
Certificate of Occupancy in the Project Area
System Management (TSM) Plan, pursuant to
ESMC within 90 days of issuance of the first
UTILITIES
69 Before the issuance of the first Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
provide a Utility Plan to the P B S Director and Public Works for review and approval The
Utility Plan must demonstrate that all on -site utilities, including fiber optic utility lines from
each building to the public right -of -way, are placed underground The applicant must
assume the costs for the relocation of all utilities, without limitation, light poles, electrical
vaults, and fire hydrants within the Project Area or Project Site Before the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for each budding that is the subject of the Building Permit, the
applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works that
the approved Utility Plan improvements has been installed and appropriate access provided
per the approved plan
70 Before the issuance of the first Budding Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works that proposed utility
service improvements will be of a quality reasonably acceptable to the P B S Director The
developer must encourage and promote a high quality, efficient, and sustainable
development through the incorporation and utilization of the best and most cost - effective
electrical, natural gas, communications, sewage handling, water conservation, and solid
waste disposal equipment and systems Compliance with this measure must be verified by
the P B S Director before Building Permit issuance
71 On -site utilities on private property within the project site, including without limitation, storm
drains, stormwater detention basins, water and sewer mains, must be owned and
maintained by the developer and a connection point to a public main established
72 Before the issuance of a budding permit, the applicant must obtain utility easements for the
utilities located on private property within the Project Area that cross through adjacent
private property and /or utilities that are used or shared by two or more parcels
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
73 Encroachment Permits for work in the public right -of -way must be obtained from the
Engineering Division of the Public Works Department A Grading Permit is also required
when import or export of dirt exceeds fifty cubic yards
74 Overload permits are required for dirt and material hauling on City streets
75 No material storage is allowed in the public right -of -way except by Encroachment Permit
issued by the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department If material storage is
allowed in the public right -of -way, it must be confined to parkway areas and street parking
areas, as long as safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular passage is maintained at all
times as determined by the Engineering Division Storage beyond these areas in the public
right -of -way requires prior approval of the Public Works Director and must be limited to a
maximum period of 24 hours
76 Before the issuance of the first Building Permit for the Project Area, the applicant must
submit Street and Public Right -of -Way Improvement Plans for review and approval to the
Director of Public Works and P B S Director Said plans must include any required
dedications and sidewalks in accordance with City standards necessary for the building that
is the subject of the Permit Sidewalks are required on both sides of all public streets within
the Project Area Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building that is
the subject of the Permit, the applicant must dedicate any required right -of -way and install
all sidewalks in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the City Alternatively,
the applicant may submit Street and Public Right -of -Way Improvement Plans, if required, for
a Project Area or a number of buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be
completed within a reasonable time period of each other
77 The Los Angeles County Sanitation District requires a Bwldover Permit for construction over
its sewer easements The applicant must demonstrate through its Grading Plans in the
Project Area that all alterations to final sewer easements, relocation of sewer manholes, and
rights of way must be in accordance with relevant Buildover Permit(s) to allow the
construction of the proposed project and other project components over any sewer
easements Before the issuance of the affected Grading Permits for the proposed project,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director that any necessary Buldover
Permit(s) has been obtained or the easement(s) has been relocated
78 Before issuance of the first building permit
the existing sewer laterals that connect to
circuit television (CCTV) to determine the
serve the project
in the Project Area, the applicant must inspect
the City sewer mains in the area with closed
condition of the existing infrastructure that will
79 If new sewer laterals are required and constructed in the public right -of -way, they must be a
minimum of six inches inside diameter Material must be "vitreous clay pipe " Each lateral
must have a six -inch clean -out brought to grade at the property line and securely capped A
B9 size box must be placed around the clean -out for protection The box must have a cover
properly marked with the word "sewer," If in a traffic area, the cover must be traffic
approved All elevations of planned sewer connections must be reviewed and approved by
the Director of Public Works before starting construction Existing sewer laterals must be
plugged at the sewer mainline and capped at the property line Existing six -inch wyes may
be reused if approved by the Director of Public Works Any required sewer laterals must be
installed before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the building to be served
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
80 If any off -site upgrades are required due to changes in the proposed peak demands in
sewer services, a program for the implementation of the upgrades must be provided to
demonstrate capacity availability before occupancy Before the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each building within a Project Area, the applicant must provide evidence to
the P B S Director that adequate sewer capacity is available to accommodate the building
that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy Alternatively, the applicant may submit
any sewer upgrade plans, if required, for a Protect Area or a number of buildings at one time
if that group of buildings will be completed within a reasonable time period of each other
81 If any off -site upgrades are required due to changes in the proposed peak demands in water
and wastewater service, a program for the implementation of the upgrades must be
provided to demonstrate capacity availability before occupancy Before the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for each building within a Protect Area, the applicant must provide
evidence to the P B S Director that adequate water and wastewater capacity is available to
accommodate the budding that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy
Alternatively, the applicant may submit any water and wastewater upgrade plans, if required,
for a Project Area or a number of buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be
completed within a reasonable time period of each other
82 Before issuance of a first Certificate of Occupancy for any budding in the Protect Area north
of the Union Pacific Railroad right -of -way, the applicant must replace the 15 -inch sewer line
located to the north of the project site with an 18 -inch sewer line as depicted on the Phase 1
Utility Layout plan
83 Businesses that generate fats, oils, or greases are required to install grease interceptors
with a minimum 30- minute retention period on appropriate sewer connections
84 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the Project Area,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works
that the appropriate additional on -site water and wastewater improvements as identified by
the El Segundo Water and Wastewater Division, or an equivalent service provider, have
been installed Such additional measures must include separate services for potable and fire
water systems, a separate water meter for each budding, and potable system to be a
combined irrigation and domestic, or separated into domestic and irrigation meters
Separate fire services with double detector check valves and backflow preventers are
required Upon completion of the site plan, the exact size and number of fire lines will be
determined Alternatively, the applicant may submit any improvement plans, if required, for a
number of buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be completed within a
reasonable time period of each other
85 If any off -site upgrades are required due to changes in the proposed peak demands for
telecommunication services, a program for the implementation of the upgrades must be
provided to demonstrate capacity availability before occupancy Before issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for each budding within the Project Area, the applicant must
provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works that adequate
facilities are available to accommodate the building that is the subject of such Certificate of
Occupancy Alternatively, the applicant may submit any improvement plans, if required, for
a number of buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be completed within a
reasonable time period of each other
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. _ Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
86 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the Project Area,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works
that any appropriate additional improvements for on -site telecommunication services as
identified by Pacific Bell, or an equivalent service provider, have been installed to
accommodate the budding that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy If the existing
facilities serve adjacent properties, the services may require relocation Alternatively, the
applicant may submit any improvement plans, if required, for a number of buildings at one
time if that group of buildings will be completed within a reasonable time period of each
other
87 If any off -site upgrades are required due to changes in the proposed peak demands in
natural gas service, a program for the implementation of the upgrades must be provided to
demonstrate capacity availability before occupancy Before the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each budding within the Project Area, the applicant must provide evidence to
the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works that adequate facilities are available to
accommodate the budding that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy Compliance
with this measure must be verified by the P B S Director before permit issuance
Alternatively, the applicant may submit any improvement plans, if required, for a number of
buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be completed within a reasonable time
period of each other
88 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the Project Area,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works
that any appropriate additional on -site natural gas service improvements as identified by
The Gas Company, or an equivalent service provider, have been installed to accommodate
the building that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy Compliance with this
measure must be verified by the P B S Director and before the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy Alternatively, the applicant may submit any improvement plans, if required, for a
number of buildings at one time if that group of buildings will be completed within a
reasonable time period of each other
89 If any off -site upgrades are required due to changes in the proposed peak demands for
electrical service, a program for the implementation of the upgrades must be provided to
demonstrate capacity availability before occupancy Before the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for each budding within the Project Area, the applicant must provide evidence to
the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works that adequate facilities are available to
accommodate the budding that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy Alternatively,
the applicant may submit any improvement plans, if required, for a number of buildings at
one time if that group of buildings will be completed within a reasonable time period of each
other
90 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the Project Area,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works
that any appropriate additional on -site electrical service improvements as identified by The
Edison Company, or an equivalent service provider, have been installed to accommodate
the building that is the subject of such Certificate of Occupancy Alternatively, the applicant
may submit any improvement plans, if required, for a number of buildings at one time if that
group of buildings will be completed within a reasonable time period of each other
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
WATER
91 Before the issuance of the first Budding Permit for each budding within the Project Area, the
applicant must submit Off -site Reclaimed Water Facility Plans to the P B S Director and the
Director of Public Works for review and approval Said plans for the off -site improvements
must include an approval from West Basin Municipal Water District, the supplier of
reclaimed water
92 Before the issuance of a Building Permit for each building within the Project Area, the
applicant must submit Final Working Drawings that incorporate On -site Irrigation Plans to
the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works for review and approval Such plans
must indicate that reclaimed water must be utilized in the irrigation systems for all landscape
areas and other uses, as approved by the Department of Public Works, when available from
the West Basin Municipal Water District or other supplier of reclaimed water Such plans
must include the installation of a dual water line system on -site to accommodate distribution
of potable water for landscaping until reclaimed water for landscaping becomes available for
the Project Area In addition to the utilization of reclaimed water for irrigation, other water
conservation features such as low -flow devices and automated shut -offs must be included
throughout the Project Site Water management systems must include both water
conservation and wastewater reduction features
93 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the Project Area,
the applicant must provide evidence to the P B S Director and the Director of Public Works
that the connection with the City's reclaimed water system has been provided, the approved
water management systems and water - saving devices have been incorporated into project
development, and that the water facilities have been installed per the approved plans If the
water provider is unable to make reclaimed water available before the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy, then potable water may be utilized and the Certificate of
Occupancy must be issued
94 The applicant must install a loop water distribution system for the Project Site with service
connections to each of the water mains in the streets surrounding the project, subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Public Works Before the issuance of each Building
Permit in the Project Area, the applicant must submit a construction phasing plan for the
water service, which must include, without limitation, how the building which is the subject of
the permit will be connected to the looped water distribution system
95 Before the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for each building within the Project Area,
the applicant must pay the applicable water meter installation fees Compliance with this
measure must be verified by the P B S Director before issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy
96 Before the issuance of a Building Permit for each building within the Project Area, the
applicant must pay the applicable sewer connection fees and charges Compliance with this
measure must be verified by the P B S Director before Permit issuance
97 Before the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for a building in the Project Area,
those areas not already part of County Sanitation District must be annexed to County
Sanitation District No 5
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit "F"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. Exhibit "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
INDEMNIFICATION
98 The Developer must defend, Indemnify and hold the City and Its elected and appointed
officials, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any claims, legal or
equitable actions, damages, costs (Including, without limitation, attorney's fees), Injuries, or
liability of whatsoever kind or nature, arising from the City's approval of the project, Including
but not limited to the CEQA determination, General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code
Amendment and /or the Tentative Tract Map approval
99 Mar Ventures, Inc must acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the Project Conditions by
executing the acknowledgement below
By signing this document, Mar Ventures, Inc certify that they have read, understood, and
agrees to the Project Conditions listed In this document and represents and warrants that It has
the authority to execute this document on behalf of the property owner and acknowledges that
the conditions set forth above shall run with the land and be binding upon all owners and
occupants of the land
Mar Ventures, Inc
In
Allan Mackenzie
Its President
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Its
{If Corporation or similar entity, needs two officer signatures or evidence that one signature
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. _ EXHIBIT "F -1"
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE No. EXHIBIT "C -1"
City of El Segundo
Inter - Departmental Correspondence
April 12, 2004
To: Jim Hansen, Director of Community, E onomic & Development Services
From: Jack Wayt, Chief of Police C/—
Subject: Environmental Assessment EA -No 631
Address- 850 S Sepulveda Blvd
Applicant- MAR Ventures
Property Owner Honeywell, General Chemical, Air Products,
Kramer & Co and others
The Police Department's has revised some of the comments stated in the
December 10, 2003 memo There is also a revision to the lighting requirements
listed in the Crime Prevention Checklist The revised Checklist is attached for
your convenience
As the plans are still in the conceptual stages, it is difficult to make
recommendations until specific businesses or types of business are
identifled and studied as to their relationship with one another.
However, in reviewing the schematic master plan, the following are the
preliminary comments from the Police Department
Attached please find a 'Crime Prevention Checklist" to use as general, but not
site - speck guidelines.
Historically, malls and strips centers where parking spaces are to the rear of
the businesses expenence crime problems Consumers and employees are
not comfortable parking and walking in this area because it is remote and
secluded This leaves the area free for legitimized loitering, thus resulting in
crimes such as rape, robbery, drug transactions, vandalism, theft and
prostitution It is recommended the parking behind buildings Al through A6
be eliminated and moved to the front
o If Al and A6 have glass windows surrounding three sides of these
businesses, the parking spaces that wrap around them could remain
because the windows will provide natural surveillance by store
employees
Door viewers, specifically for fire -rated doors, shall be installed in the rear
entrance /delivery doors of all businesses
"No loitering" signs should be posted along the backside of the buddin-
r1 y p
850 S Sepulveda Blvd
Police Department comments
Page Two
• For the employees' personal safety, individual store leases should not require
employees to park in the back during hours of darkness
• Trash dumpsters should be placed away from the back doors of the
businesses to prevent employee theft
• The entire project shall be lighted with a maintained minimum of one
footcandle of light during hours of darkness See the Crime Prevention
Checklist for details,
• A wall shall be used to separate this project from the businesses along
Hughes and Allied Ways
• Depending on the time of delivery, delivery trucks trying to access budding A7
may pose a danger to pedestrians using the rear parking area
• The plans note stairs in buildings A4 and A7 If the stairs are not contained
within the individual stores, stairwell recommendations listed in the Crime
Prevention Check list may be required
• Where will the delivery doors be located for the restaurants?
• To prevent burglaries, roof ladders should be situated within the individual
businesses
• What type of activity will be occurring at the public amenities /park? How will
this area be secured after hours to prevent loitering?
• The wall along the north side of the property shall continue along the east
property line behind building A -7 This will to keep public amenity users from
parking behind A -7, using the open /well -Id parking spaces instead
Traffic Division (Sqt Al Grahaml
For access, easement and traffic flow during peak hours Allied Way should be
pushed through or propose to be pushed through to Rosecrans The same
should apply from Sepulveda Blvd to Allied Way
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