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CC RESOLUTION 5054 RESOLUTION NO. 5054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT (ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 16-02, GENERAL PLAN-AMENDMENT NO. GPAI_6-01,-ZONE-CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05) LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD. The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that: A. On June 20, 2016, CenterCal Properties, LLC, filed an application for Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 for approval of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate a development project at the Lakes golf course consisting of replacing an existing driving range and hitting bays with a three-story golf-themed commercial recreation and entertainment facility, including hitting bays, a restaurant/bar, and other supporting accessory uses to be operated under the "Topgolf" brand. Additional project improvements include demolition of the existing clubhouse and reconstruction of a smaller clubhouse, modification of the fairways and layouts of six holes at the existing 9-hole executive golf course, new golf course lighting, and modification and expansion of the existing parking to accommodate additional parking to serve the facility; B. After submittal of additional information, Staff deemed the project applications complete on August 31, 2016; C. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 2805, adopted March 1-6-,-1993), and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), the City of EI Segundo prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number 2016091003) (the "EIR"); RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Page 2 of 7 D. The City prepared an Initial Environmental Study (the "Initial Study") for the Project pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, and on September 1, 2016, the Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP) were released to the public and public agencies for a comment period of 33 days (through October 3, 2016). On September 1, 2016, a Public Notice was mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject property, the Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald, and the Notice was posted on the City's website. Lastly, a copy of the Initial Study was made available at the public counter at City Hall and the local library, and was made available on the City's website for the public to download and review; E. On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public scoping meeting to provide a forum for agencies and members of the community to provide verbal comments on the IS/NOP; F, After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared taking the comments into account. After completing the Draft EIR, the document was made available to-the-public on January 26, 2017 for a 47-day public comment period that concluded on March 13, 2017; G. On February 2, 2017, City Staff hosted a noticed public commenting session to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal comments, in addition to the typical written comments, on the Draft EIR. Advertisement of the public commenting session was provided by a Notice published in the EI Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius, a Notice posted at The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice was posted on the City's website; H. On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed and Notice was provided via mail to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site, and on May 25, 2017 a Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald announcing that a public hearing was scheduled with the Planning Commission on June 8, 2017 to review the Final EIR and the entitlement applications for the proposed project; L On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City staff and public testimony, and the applicant; J. On June 8, 2017, at the request of the Applicant, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to June 22, 2017; RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Page 3 of 7 K. On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing to July 13, 2017; L. On July 13, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo adopted Resolution No. 2820, recommending that the City Council certify the EIR, make certain environmental findings of fact, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project; M. The City Council of the City of EI Segundo held a duly noticed public hearing on September 5, 2017, to review and consider the staff report prepared for the project, receive public testimony, and review all correspondence received on the project; and, N. This Resolution, and its findings, are made, in part, based upon the evidence presented to the Planning Commission at its June 8, and July 13, 2017 public hearings and upon the evidence presented to the City Council at its September 5, 2017 public hearing including, without limitation, the staff reports, Initial Study, Draft EIR and Final EIR submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department. SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. The City Council makes the following environmental findings: A. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064 and 15081, and based upon information contained in the Initial Study, the City ordered the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Project. The City contracted with independent consultants for the preparation of the technical studies for the EIR and on September 1, 2016, prepared and sent a Notice of Preparation of the EIR to responsible, trustee, and other interested agencies and persons in accordance with Guidelines Section 15082(a). Comments on the Notice of Preparation were accepted during the 33-day comment period ending on October 3, 2016. During the scoping period, the City held an advertised public meeting on September 8, 2016, to facilitate public input regarding the scope of the EIR. B. The City completed the Draft EIR, together with those certain technical studies (the "Appendices"), on January 26, 2017. The City circulated the Draft EIR and the Appendices to the public and other interested parties from January 26, 2017 through March 13, 2017, for a 47-day comment period. In addition to receiving written comments submitted during this time, public comments were received at an advertised public commenting session on February 2, 2017. Advertisement of the public commenting session was provided by a Notice published in the El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius, a Notice posted at The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice posted on the City's website. RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Page 4 of 7 C. During the Draft EIR public comment period, including at the February 2, 2017 public commenting session, the City received numerous letters and comments. Responses to each of the individual comments were prepared and made available on May 25, 2017. The comments and responses are part of section 11.3 of the Final EIR, and are incorporated herein by reference. The written responses to comments were made available for public review in the Planning and Building Safety Department, at the EI Segundo Public Library and on the City's website. After reviewing the responses to comments, the revisions to the Draft EIR, and the Final EIR, the City Council finds that the information and issues raised by the comments and the responses thereto do not constitute significant new information requiring recirculation of the EIR. D. The Final EIR is comprised of the Draft EIR, an errata thereto, comments and recommendations received on the Draft EIR, a list of persons, organizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR, the City's Responses to Comments, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. E. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the content of the Final EIR, all written and oral public communications, and all other evidence in the administrative record. The City Council hereby finds that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the City. Although minor revisions have been made to the Draft EIR in response to comments received during the public process, no significant new information has been added to the EIR since public notice was given of the availability of the Draft EIR for public review. Consequently, recirculation of the EIR is not required pursuant to Section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines. F. The comments regarding the Draft EIR and the responses to those comments were received by the City Council; that the City Council received documents and public testimony regarding the adequacy of the EIR; and the City Council has reviewed and considered all such documents, testimony and the Final EIR prior to making its decision. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15090, the City Council hereby finds that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City. G. Based upon the Final EIR and the record before the City Council, the Council finds the Project will not cause any significant environmental impacts after mitigation. Detailed explanations for why the impacts were found to be less than significant are contained in the Environmental Findings of Fact attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference. RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Page 5 of 7 H The EIR describes, and the City Council fully considered, a reasonable range of alternatives to the Project. On the whole, the proposed Project is environmentally superior to other feasible alternatives. Thus, all other alternatives and variations are infeasible or not environmentally preferable for the reasons set forth in the Environmental Findings of Fact attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated herein. I. On the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter, the Council finds that the proposed Project would not result in temporary or permanent significant and unavoidable effects for any of the environmental issue areas identified in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no Statement of Overriding Considerations is necessary. SECTION 3: Based on the foregoing findings and on substantial evidence in the administrative record as a whole, the City Council adopts the Environmental Findings of Fact attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, certifies the Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein, for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project. SECTION 4: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution is based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire administrative 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 5: Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is ba-sed 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 6: Summaries 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 7: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Page 6 of 7 SECTION $_: A copy of this Resolution must be mailed to CenterCal Properties, LLC, and to any other person requesting a copy. SECTION 9: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 5054 this 5th day of September, 2017. uzann Fuentes, Mayor ATTEST: Tracy We�..�...�.,..._u. ... .__... ...u.�_.._... �w._.__. aver ""ity Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: P� Mark e nsley, Ci °torney RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Page 7 of 7 CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI 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. 5054 was duly passed, approved and adopted by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of September, 2017, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Boyles, Council Member Brann, and Council Member Pirsztuk NOES: Mayor Fuentes and Council Member Dugan, ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this ill± day of October, 2017. Tr Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Exhibit A ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT After receiving, reviewing, and considering all the information in the administrative record for Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 1135, including, without limitation, the factual information and conclusions set forth in this Resolution and its attachment, the City Council finds, determines, and declares as follows: I. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA. Pursuant to Section 15090 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds that:: 1. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been completed in compliance with CEQA; 2. The FEIR was presented to the City Council and the Council reviewed and considered the information contained in the FEIR before approving the Project; and 3. The FEIR reflects the City Council's independent judgment and analysis. II. FINDINGS REGARDING THE PROJECT'S POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS. A. Environmental Effects with No Impacts. The Initial Study for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project, dated September 2016, concluded that the Project had no potential to result in significant impacts in several areas. Having reviewed and considered the entire administrative record of proceedings, the City Council finds that substantial evidence in the record supports the conclusion that the Project has no potential to result in significant environmental impacts in the following areas: 1. Aesthetics (Scenic Vistas; Scenic Resources). 2. Agriculture and Forest Resources. 3. Biological Resources (Riparian Habitat; Federally Protected Wetlands; Movement of Species; Conflict with Local Policies or Ordinances Protecting Biological Resources; and Conflict with an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or Other Plan). 4. Geology and Soils (Rupture of Earthquake Fault; Landslides; and Septic Tanks). 5. Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Safety Hazard from a Private Airstrip; and Exposure of People or Structures to Wildland Fires). 6. Hydrology and Water Quality (Place Housing or Structures Within a 100-Year Flood Hazard; Expose People or Structures to a Significant Risk Involving Flooding). 1 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact 7. Land Use and Planning (Physically Divide an Established Community; Conflict With a Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan). 8. Mineral Resources, 9. Noise (Excessive Noise Levels in the Vicinity of a Private Airstrip). 10. Population and Housing (Displace Substantial Numbers of People or Existing Housing). B. Irnnacts Identified as Less Than Significant. The Initial Study concluded that the Project's potential for environmental effects in several areas would be less than significant. Having reviewed and considered the entire administrative record of proceedings, the City Council finds that substantial evidence in the record supports the conclusion that the Project will have less than significant environmental impacts in the following areas: 1. Aesthetics (Visual Character/Quality; Light and Glare). 2. Air Quality (Objectionable Odors). 3. Biological Resources (Candidate, Sensitive or Special Status Species), 4. Cultural Resources (Historical, Archaeological and Paleontological Resources; Disturbance of Human Remains). 5. Geology and Soils (Strong Seismic Ground Shaking; Seismic-Related Ground Failure; Substantial Soil Erosion; Unstable Geologic Unit; Expansive Soils). 6. Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Safety Hazard within an Airport Land Use Plan or Within Two Miles of a Public or Public Use Airport). 7. Hydrology and Water Quality (Inundation by Seiche, Tsunami, or Mudflow). 8. Noise (Excessive Noise Levels for a Project Located Within an Airport Land Use Plan, or Within Two Miles of a Public or Public Use Airport). 9. Public Services (Library Facilities). 10. Transportation/Traffic (Change in Air Traffic Patterns; Increased Hazards Due to Design Feature or Incompatible Use). C. Impacts Identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial Studv But Which Did riot Exceed Siclnificance Thresholds in the DEIR. The following environmental effects were identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial Study. However, after further analysis, it was determined that the effects would not be significant, since they would not exceed thresholds of significance and no mitigation is required. Consequently, the City Council finds, based on the evidence in the record as a whole, that the Project will have less than significant environmental impacts in the following areas: 2 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact 1. Air Quality a) Facts/Effects: (1) Air Quality Standards -- Lone-Term. Project operations will not violate an air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. The Project's total unmitigated operational (mobile, area, and energy source) emissions will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds. Further, the Project will be required to comply with EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15-16 and the proposed Lakes Specific Plan sets forth goals and objectives for sustainability practices that will further reduce area and mobile source emissions, such as using sustainable building materials, water conservation, energy efficient lighting, reclaimed landscape water, and bicycle parking. Consequently, the Project's long- term impacts on air quality will be less than significant. (2) Localized Emissions. The Project will not result in significant localized emissions impacts or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. The Project's unmitigated on-site construction emissions will not exceed the localized significance thresholds (LSTs); therefore, the Project's construction-related localized significance impacts will be less than significant. Additionally, the Project's unmitigated operational area source emissions will be negligible and will not exceed the LSTs for Sensitive Receptor Area (SRA) 3. Therefore, the Project's operational localized significance impacts for Project operations will be less than significant. (3) CURIUNMive Impacts. The proposed Project, combined with other related cumulative projects, will not result in significant air pollutant emission impacts. The proposed Project will not result in long-term air quality impacts, as emissions will not exceed applicable operational thresholds. Development associated with the proposed Project will be consistent with what is anticipated in the General Plan. Additionally, adherence to SCAQMD rules and regulations will alleviate potential impacts related to cumulative conditions on a project-by-project basis. Emission reduction technology, strategies, and plans are constantly being developed. As a result, the proposed Project will not contribute a cumulatively considerable net increase of any nonattainment criteria pollutant. Therefore, cumulative operational impacts associated with Project implementation will be less than significant. b) iac-Lmg'.: Based on the whole of the administrative record, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, on long-term air quality standards or on localized emissions. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 3 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact 2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions a) facts/Effects. (1) Gr enhOUse Gas Emissions,. Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the Project will not have a significant impact on global climate change. The total amount of Project-related "business as usual" GHG emissions from direct and indirect sources combined will total 1,683.19 MTCO2eq/year, which is below the 3,000 MTCO2eq/year threshold. Therefore, the proposed Project will result in a less than significant impact with regards to GHG emissions. (2) Compliance with Applicable Plan/Policv/Regulation. The proposed Project will be consistent with the City of EI Segundo's EECAP, which is the applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. In addition, the Project will incorporate design features that will reduce GHG emissions. The Project will not conflict with or impede implementation of reduction goals identified in AB 32 and other strategies to help reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, the Project will not conflict with an applicable GHG reduction plan, policy, or regulation. Impacts will be less than significant in this regard. (3) Cumulative Impacts. The additive effect of the Project's GHG emissions will not result in a reasonably foreseeable cumulatively considerable contribution to global climate change. In addition, the Project, as well as other cumulative related projects, will be subject to all applicable regulatory requirements, which will further reduce GHG emissions. As stated in the FEIR, the Project will not result in a significant impact regarding GHG emissions, as the Project will result in 1,683.19 MTCO2eq/year under buildout "business as usual" conditions. Therefore, Project related GHG impacts were determined to be less than significant as they were below the 3,000 MTCO2eq threshold. Therefore, the Project's cumulative GHG emissions will be considered less than significant. b) 1aindfh2gc Based on the whole of the administrative record, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with respect to greenhouse gas emissions thresholds or consistency with applicable greenhouse gas plans, policies or regulations. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 3. Hazards and Hazardous Materials a) Facts/Effects: (1) Operations. Project operations will not create a significant hazard to the public or environment through the handling, storage, and/or use of hazardous materials, as well as accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials. Due to the nature of the proposed land uses, the Project is not anticipated to involve facilities or activities that would produce or use substantial quantities of hazardous materials or require the routine 4 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact transport of hazardous materials to and from the site that may adversely affect the public or the environment. Long-term operation of the proposed facilities will be subject to applicable federal, State, and local regulations intended to manage the transport, use, storage, manufacture, and disposal of hazardous materials to ensure that these materials do not adversely impact the public or the environment. Project conformance with such standard regulations will ensure impacts remain less than significant. (2) t reit or Handle Hazardous Materials Near a School. The closest school to the Project site is Wondertree Kids, located 0.25-mile southeast from the Project site. However, Project operations will not involve the use of hazardous materials or substances, and thus will not emit hazardous emissions. Additionally, buffers in the form of roadways and intervening structures will separate the proposed commercial uses from the existing school. Compliance with measures established by Federal, State and local regulatory agencies is considered adequate to offset any potential impacts related to the use, handling, or storage of hazardous. (3) HazardOUS Materials Requlatory Site. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was conducted to identify, to the extent feasible, recognized environmental conditions ("RECs") at the Property. As part of the Phase I ESA, a regulatory agency database (federal, state, and tribal environmental records) search report was obtained from Environmental Data Resources Inc. (EDR), a third-party environmental database search firm. The Property (Project site) was not identified in the environmental database report. (4) Emergency Response or Evaluation Plan. The Specific Plan area will continue to be accessed via two existing driveways along Sepulveda Boulevard and Hughes Way. No modifications to the existing driveways, and no new curb cuts are proposed as part of the project. Therefore, the Project site will remain accessible to emergency vehicles during both Project construction and operations. The Project has been review by the EI Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) and teh ESFD has verified that adequate emergency vehicle access is provided. Additionally, evacuation plans and procedures are incorporated into building and site design per ESFD regulations. Therefore, given the nature and scope of the proposed improvements, Project implementation will not impair implementation of or physically interfere with the City's Emergency Operations Plan, evacuation plan, or site access by emergency personnel, and for that reason, impacts will be less than significant impact. (5) Cumulative Impacts. As concluded in the FEIR, the Project's potential impacts through accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials will be reduced to less than significant levels with implementation of the recommended mitigation and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects involving potential RECs and ACMs/LBPs in structures are not cumulatively considerable. Potential hazardous conditions adjacent to the Project site will be addressed in accordance with the respective applicable regulations, laws, programs, and policies. As a result, the Project will not be expected to contribute to new cumulative adverse impacts as a result of Project 5 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact implementation. With implementation of the specified mitigation measure, the Project will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts concerning hazards and hazardous materials. b) I irtct�r� : Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to the handling, storage, and/or use of hazardous materials during project operations and will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts with respect to hazards and hazardous materials. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 4. HVdrologV and Water Quality a) Facts/Effect : (1) Water Qualitv — Short-Term. The Project applicant will be required to prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) pursuant to the California Construction General Permit (CGP). The SWPPP establishes procedures, including Best Management Practices (BMPs), to control common pollutants such as suspended soil in storm water runoff from leaving the Project area and negatively affecting downstream water bodies. The SWPPP will include an Erosion Control Plan and will identify appropriate BMPs to reduce potential degradation of storm water quality. Further, the Project will also be subject to ESMC Chapter 5-4-9 and will be subject to inspection by the City's Department of Public Works. With implementation of the NPDES and ESMC requirements, the Project's construction activities will have a less than significant impact on surface water quality and will not significantly impact the beneficial uses of receiving waters. Consequently, short-term water quality impacts will be less than significant. (2) Loriq-TerMn Operations. As indicated in the FEIR, the Project will be required to install an underground storage system, which will reduce the unmitigated 25-year flow rate of 18.19 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 6.0 cfs, reducing the discharge to below the existing condition of 7.80 cfs. To ensure that discharge rates with Project implementation remain below that of existing conditions, prior to issuance of a grading permit, the project applicant will be required to provide detailed calculations and design drawings demonstrating the detention/infiltration system adequately mitigates the 25-year storm event. The percentage of impervious area for the Project site will increase from 11.7 percent to 37.0 percent. Although the Project would increase the 25- year peak flow for the Project site beyond existing conditions, an underground infiltration/detention system will be constructed to detain the storm water so that the peak flow rate from the completed Project will not exceed the existing condition peak flow rate, consistent with reduced flow discharge and SUSMP storage requirements. With implementation of the underground storage system the 25-year flow rate of 22.90 cfs will be reduced to 10.50 cfs, which will reduce the discharge to below the 10.72 cfs required. Thus, the peak flow rate from the completed Project site will 6 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact not exceed the existing condition peak flow rate and impacts would be less than significant in this regard. The Project will be required to implement post-construction controls in order to mitigate storm water pollution. Specifically, the MS4 Permit requires each permittee to implement a Planning and Land Development Program for all Redevelopment projects before issuance of a grading permit. The Project will be required to control pollutants, pollutant loads, and runoff volume from the site by minimizing the impervious surface area and controlling runoff from impervious surfaces through infiltration, bio- retention, and/or rainfall harvest and use. The proposed detention/infiltration system will be designed to allow the lower portion of the detention/infiltration system to provide the required storm water quality design volume (SWQDV) and the upper portion for detention to control the peak outflow. The SWQDV will infiltrate into the ground and the detention volume will ultimately discharge through the existing 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) to the regional retention basin and infiltrate into the ground within the retention basin. The re- contoured areas in the golf course will be covered with vegetation. The vegetation will function as vegetated buffers to slow down runoff velocity, allow sediment and pollutants to settle, and provide infiltration into the underlying soils. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a SUSMP, or functional equivalent, must be prepared, including BMPs, in accordance with the latest EI Segundo SUSMP, or functional equivalent template. The proposed detention/infiltration system will be included in the Construction Drawings to mitigate impacts of changes in imperviousness, as identified in the Final Hydrology Study and LID. The LID identifies source control, site design, and treatment BMPs that will also be required as part of the Project. As part of the City's discretionary review process, the Project Applicant will also be required to prepare a Construction Level Hydrology and Hydraulics Study for review and approval by the Director of Public Works and Building Official, prior to issuance of a grading permit. The study will ensure that all drainage improvements and measures implemented for storm water quality control purposes meet local and county design requirements and standard engineering practices for the region, including those identified in the Los Angeles County Manual. Compliance with the NPDES and ESMC requirements will further ensure that potential impacts to long-term water quality will be less than significant. (3) CrOUndwater. With development of the site as proposed, the site's pervious area is expected to decrease from 24.02 acres to 17.15 acres with Project implementation, or by approximately 6.87 acres. Although the Project site is not located within a groundwater recharge area, existing pervious areas provide approximately 70,632 cubic feet (cf) of maximum available storm water for groundwater recharge. Development as proposed would reduce the maximum availability of storm water for groundwater recharge to approximately 50,422 cf, a reduction of 20,209 cf. As discussed in the FEIR, the proposed underground infiltration 7 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact system will provide a volume of 27,242 cf for the groundwater supply. For proposed impervious areas, storm water will be conveyed to a proposed underground detention/infiltration system. The proposed onsite detention/infiltration system will be designed to allow the lower portion of the detention/infiltration system to provide the required SWQDV, and the upper portion (for detention) to control the peak outflow. The proposed underground infiltration system will provide a volume of 27,242 cf for the groundwater supply. The SWQDV will infiltrate into the ground and the detention volume will ultimately discharge through the existing 48-inch RCP to the regional retention basin, ultimately infiltrating the ground surface within the retention basin. Thus, the Project will not substantially interfere with groundwater recharge and impacts would be less than significant. Although, the City of EI Segundo maintains rights to 953 acre-feet of water per year from West Basin, the City does not use groundwater as a potable water source. Instead, the City leases its yearly water rights to the City of Manhattan Beach. According to the 2015 UWMP, the City does not anticipate using groundwater to meet future water demands due to water quality issues associated with seawater intrusion, and would only rely on purchased or imported water or recycled water to meet future demands. Therefore, the Project will not deplete groundwater supplies or substantially interfere with groundwater recharge such that there will be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. Impacts will be less than significant in this regard. (4) Cumulative Irnraacts. Cumulative projects would have the potential to affect water quality at their respective sites during the construction phase and long-term operations. As concluded in the FEIR, Project development would result in increased potential for short- and long-term operational water quality impacts in the area. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to water quality are cumulatively considerable. However, the Project together with all other past, present and probable future development projects (cumulative projects) are required to comply with the NPDES requirements and to implement a SWPPP with specific BMPs during construction activities. Additionally, the Project and cumulative projects must adhere to NPDES requirements and implement a SUSMP with specific BMPs for post-construction conditions. Each project would also be required to comply with existing water quality standards at the time of development review and include BMPs, as necessary. Therefore, with implementation of the NPDES and ESMC requirements, the combined cumulative short- and long-term impacts on surface water quality associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects will be less than significant. Implementation of the cumulative projects would result in changes to drainage patterns and amounts of impervious surfaces on each respective development site. Higher flows resulting from cumulative development projects would contribute storm water flows to the local and regional drainage facilities, which would result in drainage and runoff impacts. Additionally, runoff from some of the cumulative projects could drain into the conveyance systems used by the Project. As concluded in the FEIR, 8 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact Project implementation will result in changes in impervious surfaces, however, proposed drainage improvements will ensure that proposed condition flows are equal to or less than existing runoff conditions. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to drainage are not cumulatively considerable. Future development will be required to account for higher flows within the drainage area on a project-by-project basis. Each cumulative project would be required to submit individual analyses to their respective jurisdictions for review and approval prior to issuance of grading or building permits. Each analysis must indicate how peak flows generated from each related project will be accommodated by the existing and/or proposed storm drainage facilities. Therefore, the combined cumulative drainage and runoff impacts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would be less than significant. As concluded in the FEIR, the Project will not deplete groundwater supplies, since the City does not use groundwater as a potable water source. Although the Project will reduce pervious area, the proposed detention/infiltration system would provide for groundwater recharge from Project site storm water. Therefore, Project implementation will not substantially interfere with groundwater recharge. The Project's incremental effects to groundwater supplies and recharge are not cumulatively considerable. Moreover, cumulative projects will not interfere with groundwater recharge, since they are not located within a groundwater recharge area. Although development of the cumulative projects could result in an overall increase in impervious surfaces, many of the projects involve redevelopment and not new development on vacant lands, particularly due to the urbanized nature of the City and its surroundings. Cumulative projects will not deplete groundwater supplies, as the City does not use groundwater as a potable water source. Therefore, cumulative impacts to groundwater supplies would be less than significant. b) LsndfiriA: Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to short-term (construction) water quality, long-term operational, groundwater, and cumulative hydrology and water quality impacts. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 5. Land Use and Planninq a) Facts/Effects: (1) SC;AG 2016 RTP/SCS Goals and Adocted Growth Forecasts,. The Project will be consistent with SCAG's 2016 RTP/SCS Goals and growth forecasts, resulting in a less than significant impact in this regard. (2) El Segundo General Plan. Pursuant to California Law, The Lakes Specific Plan must be consistent with the EI Segundo General Plan. To ensure consistency between the proposed Specific Plan and the General Plan, the General Plan Land Use Element is being amended concurrently with the 9 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact adoption of the The Lakes Specific Plan. More specifically, the General Plan and General Plan Map are being amended via GPA 16-01 to change the land use designation for the 26.54-acre Specific Plan area from "Parks" to "The Lakes Specific Plan." The Specific Plan will also establish a link between the General Plan implementing policies (i.e., strategies) and the development proposed. As demonstrated in the FEIR, the Project is compatible with, and will not frustrate, the goals and policies of the General Plan. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan and will result in a less than significant impact regarding potential conflict with the General Plan. All future development plans or agreements, and any other development approvals will be subject to compliance with The Lakes Specific Plan. Compliance with The Lakes Specific Plan will be verified through the City's established development review process. Because all future development within the Specific Plan area must comply with the Specific Plan, which complies with the General Plan,the development will necessarily comply with the General Plan. (3) EI Se Undo MLInicieal Code. To ensure consistency between the Specific Plan and the ESMC, the Project includes a Zone Change (No. ZC 16-01) and Zoning Map Change to rezone the 26.54-acre proposed Specific Plan area as follows: 16.06 acres from "O-S Zone" to"The Lakes Specific Plan" (Public Recreation/Open Space [PR/OS]); and 10.49 acres from "O-S Zone" to "The Lakes Specific Plan" (Commercial Recreation/Open Space [CR/OS]). The City's Zoning Map and zoning text are being concurrently with the adoption of the The Lakes Specific Plan. The Zone Change will establish the Specific Plan area pursuant to the Specific Plan's proposed Land Use Plan. The Zone Text Amendment will amend ESMC §15-3-2, Specific Plan Zones,to add The Lakes Specific Plan and will establish the Specific Plan's purpose, development standards, design guidelines, and administrative provisions. All development within the Specific Plan area will be subject to compliance with the Specific Plan in order regulate and restrict the uses of lands and buildings; square footage, height and bulk of buildings; and, yards and other open spaces. Compliance with the Specific Plan will be verified through the City's established development review process. Because all future actions and improvements must comply with The Lakes Specific Plan, once approved, they will comply with the ESMC. The Project includes features that encourage and accommodate the use of transit, pedestrian, and bicycle commuting as alternatives to single occupant motor vehicle trips. The Project has been reviewed by the City for compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-16, and compliance will be verified before the City issues a Grading Permit. The Project has provided applicable TDM and trip reduction measures. Therefore, the Project will be in compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-16 requirements and a less than significant impact will result in this regard. 10 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact (4) Cumulative Imoacts. As proposed, the cumulative projects considered would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis, as they are implemented within the City of EI Segundo and the other cities/communities. Each cumulative project would undergo a similar plan review process as the proposed Project to determine potential land use planning policy and regulation conflicts. Each cumulative project would be analyzed independently and within the context of their respective land use and regulatory settings. As part of the review process, each project would be required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the applicable land use designation(s) and zoning district(s). It is assumed that cumulative development would progress in accordance with the General Plan and municipal code of the respective jurisdictions. Each cumulative project would be analyzed to ensure that the goals, objectives, and policies of the respective general plans, and regulations and guidelines of the respective municipal codes are consistently upheld. Moreover, as concluded in the FEIR, the Project is consistent with the 2016 RTP/SCS goals and growth forecasts, and the EI Segundo General Plan and ESMC, and therefore, would not contribute cumulatively to a conflict with applicable land use plans, policies, or regulations when considered with other cumulative projects. For these reasons, the combined cumulative land use/planning impacts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects will be less than significant. b) J='indin ; Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with respect to land use and planning. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 6. Noise a) Facts/Effects; (1) Vibration'. Vibration velocities from typical heavy construction equipment operations that will be used during Project construction range from 0.003 to 0.644 inch-per-second PPV at 25 feet from the activity source. The structures located nearest any proposed construction activity area (e.g., the southern extent of Topgolf development site) involve a light industrial land use (West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF)) located approximately 75 feet to the south. Project-related ground-borne vibration will be generated primarily during site clearing and grading activities on-site and by off-site haul-truck travel. At 75 feet from the activity source, vibration velocities range from 0.001 to 0.124 inch-per-second PPV. Additionally, the closest sensitive receptor to the Project site (Oceanside Christian Fellowship) is located approximately 2,150 feet to the east and vibratory levels will be below the 0.2 inch-per-second PPV significance threshold at the nearest structure and sensitive receptors. Thus, vibration impacts associated with Project construction will be less than significant. (2) jmgn Olaerational Noise. As indicated in the FEIR, the maximum traffic noise level increase caused by the Project will be 2.9 dBA and would 11 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact occur along the Project Site Access, east of Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1). Noise levels under future with Project conditions are expected to exceed the City's allowable maximum exterior noise standard of 65 dBA along three roadway segments. However , when compared to future without Project conditions, no increase in traffic noise levels would occur at these three segments under future with Project conditions. Therefore, as both significance criteria (increase of 3.0 dBA or more and exceedance of the City's 65 dBA noise standard) are not met, Project operational traffic volumes will not significantly contribute to existing traffic noise in the area. Project-related future traffic noise impacts along these roadway segments will be less than significant. (3) Lonci-Term Stationary Noise. The nearest sensitive receptors that will be subject to noise generated from delivery trucks on the Project site are Oceanside Christian Fellowship Church (located approximately 2,150 feet to the east) and single-family residences (located approximately 2,325 feet to the southwest). At these distances, these receptors will be subject to noise levels of 42.3 dBA and 41.7 dBA, respectively. These projected noise levels are within the City's allowable exterior noise level thresholds (75 dBA for churches and 65 dBA for single-family residences). Additionally, noise from occasional truck deliveries currently exist on the Project site associated with the existing golf course facilities. As such, these sensitive receptors will not be directly exposed to excessive noise levels from delivery trucks associated with the Project. Impacts will be less than significant in this regard. Future uses within the Project area would use heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units (HVAC). HVAC systems typically result in noise levels that average between 40 and 50 dBA Leq at 50 feet from the equipment. As the nearest sensitive receptor (Oceanside Christian Fellowship) is located approximately 2,150 feet east of the Project site's eastern boundary, and are further from the closest potential location of the HVAC equipment, potential noise levels would be well below the City's limits of 75 dBA for churches. Further, the Metro Green Line railway and Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems are located between the Project site and the nearest sensitive receptor (Oceanside Christian Fellowship Church) located to the east. As such, the Green Line and Raytheon will buffer the Project's mechanical equipment from the church. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant in this regard. The facility will also include an approximately 3,000 square foot outdoor terrace on the third floor that provides entertainment involving live music from a band or disc jockey (DJ). All DJ's and bands will be required to connect to the facility's in-house sound system and speakers, allowing the ability to control the volume and other sound levels. All overhead speakers would be oriented inward and down to the facility's floors. Previous noise assessments conducted at Topgolf facilities provided measured sound levels resulting from typical weekend activities. The surveys consisted of both short and long-term sound level measurements collected at 17 locations in and around the Gilbert Topgolf facility. It was determined that predicted Topgolf noise levels ranged from 27 dBA to 47 dBA at the nearest sensitive receptors (interior of library and school classrooms and 12 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact residences located 400 to 580 feet away from the Gilbert Topgolf facility) and the Gilbert Topgolf Project-related increase (Project noise levels added to the existing baseline noise levels) in ambient noise levels would be zero dB. The nearest sensitive receptor(Oceanside Christian Fellowship)to the Project site is located approximately 2,150 feet east of the Project site's eastern boundary. Given that point sources of noise emissions are atmospherically attenuated by a factor of 6 dBA per doubling of distance, noise levels would be approximately 36 dBA at the Church. As the proposed Project is expected to result in similar noise impacts associated with the Gilbert Topgolf facility operations, a less than significant impact will occur in this regard. As under existing conditions, outdoor dining and weekly and monthly events, as well as occasional special events would continue to occur with implementation of the Project. Noise generated by groups of people (i.e., crowds) is dependent on several factors including vocal effort, impulsiveness, and the random orientation of the crowd members. Crowd noise is estimated at 60 dBA at one meter (3.28 feet) away for raised normal speaking. This noise level would have a +5 dBA adjustment for the impulsiveness of the noise source, and a-3 dBA adjustment for the random orientation of the crowd members. Therefore, crowd noise would be approximately 62 dBA at one meter from the source (i.e., the outdoor patio area and events). Noise has a decay rate due to distance attenuation, which is calculated based on the Inverse Square Law. Based upon the Inverse Square Law, sound levels decrease by 6 dBA for each doubling of distance from the source. As a result, crowd noise would be 56.0 dBA at 6.56 feet and 52.3 dBA at 10 feet. As the nearest receptors are approximately 3,000 feet to the southwest of the proposed outdoor patio, noise levels would be well below the City's noise standards, and/or the ambient noise levels in the area immediately surrounding the Project site of 66.3 dBA (along the south central portion of the Project site). Therefore, impacts will be less than significant in this regard. The project proposes to expand the existing surface parking areas to accommodate a total of 523 spaces. The closest sensitive receptors to the parking areas would be approximately 2,325 feet to the southwest. Additionally, parking lot noise currently exists at the Project site from current golf course and recreational uses. Further, commercial and manufacturing uses will be located between the parking areas and sensitive receptors. As the noise generated in the parking areas would be at a distance of approximately 2,325 feet from the closest sensitive receptors, noise associated with parking activities will not exceed the City's exterior standard of 65 dBA for single-family residential uses. As such, impacts will be less than significant in this regard. (4) Lona-Term Curnulative Noise. Although related cumulative projects have been identified within the study area, the noise generated by stationary equipment on-site cannot be quantified given the conceptual nature of each development and since speculation would be involved. Each cumulative project would require separate discretionary approval and CEQA assessment, which would address potential noise impacts and identify necessary attenuation measures, where appropriate. The Project will not 13 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact result in stationary long-term equipment that would significantly affect surrounding sensitive receptors. Thus, the Project and identified cumulative projects are not anticipated to result in a significant cumulative impact. Less than significant impacts will occur in this regard. A significant impact would result only if both the combined and incremental effects criteria have been met for long-term cumulative mobile noise. Noise levels along EI Segundo Boulevard between SR-1 and Continental Boulevard roadways would range from 55.7 dBA to 69.7 dBA, which are within the City's land use compatibility criteria for the land uses along the roadways. Therefore, a significant impact regarding combined effects will not occur in this regard. The roadway segment along the Project Site Access, east of Sepulveda Boulevard, is expected to have an incremental noise level increase of 2.9 dBA, which is over the 1.0 dBA criteria. However, the combined noise level increase would be 2.9, which is below 3.0 dBA threshold of perception. The resultant noise level is expected be 54.0 dBA, which is within the City's noise standard for land uses along this roadway segment. As also indicated in the FEIR, the resultant noise level for the roadway segment of Manhattan Boulevard (east of SR-1) is expected be 65.5 dBA, which exceeds the 65 dBA noise standard. However, there would be no incremental increase in vehicular noise levels along this segment and the 1.0 dBA criteria would not be exceeded. Additionally, the combined noise level increase would be 0.6 dBA, which is below the 3.0 dBA threshold of perception. Therefore, no significant mobile noise impacts will occur on study area roadway segments, as mobile noise levels will not exceed either the combined or incremental effects criteria, and will comply with the City's noise standards. b) Finding: Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to vibration, long-term mobile noise, long-term stationary noise, and cumulative long-term noise impacts. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 7. Population and Housing a) Facts/Effects: (1) Displacement of Housing and/or People. No housing units currently exist on the Project site. Therefore, Project implementation will not displace housing or people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. b) ff Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with respect to population and housing. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 14 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact 8. Public Services and Recreation a) .acts/Effects: (1) f=ire Police, Schools, andNarks/Recreation. The Project will create an increase in demand for fire and police protection services, as well as for schools and parks. Payment of the mitigation fees set forth in EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15-57A will ensure that the Project result in less than significant impacts related to fire and police protection services. Project implementation will generate indirect student population growth in the Wiseburn School District (WSD). However, the Project will not warrant construction of new or physically altered school facilities. Therefore, the Project will not result in substantial environmental impacts in this regard. WSD charges developer fees for residential and commercial development for the purpose of funding the construction or reconstruction of school facilities. This mitigation fee will be imposed on the Project and will reduce potential impacts to a less than significant level. The proposed development includes replacing the existing driving range with a three-story approximately 67,170 gross square-foot Topgolf commercial recreation and entertainment facility. To accommodate the Topgolf facility, the proposed Project includes modifying the fairways and layouts of three holes at the existing golf course. The modified 9-hole public golf course and associated clubhouse amenities will continue to operate. The 3.58 acre SCE easement will continue to be developed as the eastern portion of the nine-hole golf course. Additional modifications include installing new lighting and screening poles, and replacing existing net poles and driving range grass with high density fiber turf. Although the 26.54 Project site will provide both public recreation and commercial recreation facilities, it will continue to contribute to the City's overall open space and recreational facilities acreage of 213.46 acres, as the City considers both public and private space to meet its parkland to population requirements. Project implementation will not involve residential development, thus, would not induce substantial population growth through new residential development. Therefore,the Project will not generate a significant demand for park facilities or increase the use of existing recreational facilities through new residential development. The Project will continue to provide a 9-hole public golf course, as well as a commercial recreation and entertainment facility. Moreover, in compliance with ESMC Chapter 15- 27A, mitigation fees will be imposed which would minimize, to the greatest extent practicable, the new development's impact on the City's existing parks and recreational facilities. ESMC Chapter 15-27A fees will be imposed by the City to finance public facilities attributable to new development, including parks/open space and recreation facilities and public use (community centers) facilities. Therefore, the Project will not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the need for new or physically altered park or recreational facilities. 15 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact (2) Cugiulative In, acts. The Project will result in increased demands on the City's fire and police protection services, and parks/recreational services and facilities. However, the Project is subject to compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-27A through which the City imposes development impact fees to finance public facilities attributable to new development, including fire suppression and law enforcement facilities, vehicles, and equipment, and parks/open space and recreation facilities and public use (community centers)facilities. Therefore, because the Project is required to pay ESMC Chapter 15-27A mitigation fees, which are designed to alleviate cumulative impacts to the City, the Project's incremental effects to fire and police protection services, and parks/recreational services and facilities are not cumulatively considerable. Further, although cumulative development would similarly result in increased demands on existing fire and police protection services, and parks/recreational services and facilities, each cumulative project would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by various City departments for compliance with minimum standards. Additionally, each cumulative project would be subject to compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-27A and payment of development impact fees to finance public facilities attributable to the new development, including fire suppression and law enforcement facilities, vehicles, and equipment, and parks/open space and recreation facilities and public use(community centers)facilities. Such fees would minimize, to the greatest extent practicable, the cumulative development's impact on the EI Segundo's public services and public facilities. Thus, cumulative development projects would pay their fair share of the costs of providing such public services and public facilities. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to fire and police protection services, and parks/recreational services and facilities associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would be less than significant. The Project could indirectly generate student population growth in the WSD. However, the Project is subject to compliance with Education Code §§ 17620, et seq., which allows school districts to collect impact fees from developers of new commercial/industrial building space. Therefore, because the Project is required to pay developer impacts fees, which are deemed to be full mitigation, the Project's incremental effects to school facilities are not cumulatively considerable. Further, although cumulative development would similarly generate student population growth in the WSD, each cumulative Project would be subject to compliance with Education Code § 17620 and payment of development impact fees to school districts. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to school districts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would be less than significant. b) Ea 1—drte: Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with respect to public services and parks/recreation. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 16 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact 9. a C"raSP orWalira and Traffic a) Facts/Effects: 1 Intersection Levey of Service Oncludinq Cumulative impacts). Forecast Near-Term With Project Conditions With the addition of Project-generated trips, the study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS D or better) according to agency performance criteria for forecast near-term with Project conditions, except the following: • Intersection 16 - Douglas Road/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); • Intersection 17 - Aviation Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); • Intersection 18 - Isis Avenue/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); and • Intersection 21 - La Cienega Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only). As demonstrated in the FEIR, the addition of Project-generated trips will not result in a significant traffic impact at the Local Agency study intersections based on agency-established thresholds of significance for forecast near-term with Project conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required. With the addition of Project-generated trips, the State Highway study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS C or better) according to Caltrans performance criteria for forecast near-term with Project conditions with the exception of the following study intersections: • Intersection 1 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); • Intersection 4 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Rosecrans Avenue (weekday PM peak hour only); • Intersection 7- Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Marine Way(weekday PM peak hour only); and • Intersection 9 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Manhattan Beach Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only). As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on agency-established thresholds of significance, the Project will not result in a significant traffic impact on any State Highway study intersections for the forecast near-term with Project conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required. 17 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact Forecast Long-Range (Cumulative) Without Project Conditions With the addition of Project-generated trips, the Local Agency study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS D or better) according to agency performance criteria for forecast long-range with Project conditions with the exception of the following study intersections: • Intersection 15 - Nash Street/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); • Intersection 16 - Douglas Road/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only; • Intersection 17 - Aviation Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only; • Intersection 18 - Isis Avenue/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only; and • Intersection 21 - La Cienega Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only. With the addition of Project-generated trips, the State Highway study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS C or better) according to Caltrans performance criteria for forecast long-range with Project conditions, except the following: • Intersection 1 -Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/EI Segundo Boulevard (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour); • Intersection 4 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Rosecrans Avenue (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour); • Intersection 5 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/33rd Street (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour); • Intersection 6 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/30th Street (weekday PM peak hour only); • Intersection 7 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Marine Way (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour); • Intersection 9 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Manhattan Beach Boulevard (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour); • Intersection 13 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Artesia Boulevard (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour); • Intersection 19 - 1-405 Southbound Ramps/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); and • Intersection 22 - 1-405 Northbound Ramps/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only. As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on the thresholds of significance, the Project is forecast to result in no significant traffic impacts at the State Highway study intersections for forecast long-range with Project conditions. 18 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact (2) Cornoliance with Congestion Management Program (CMP). Forecast Near-Term With Project Conditions With the addition of Project-generated trips, the CMP study intersections are forecast to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS F) according to CMP performance criteria for forecast near-term with Project conditions, except the following: • Intersection 1 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1) / EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); and • Intersection 4 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1) / Rosecrans Avenue (weekday PM peak hour only). As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on CMP thresholds of significance, the addition of Project-generated trips is forecast to result in no significant impact at the CMP study intersections for forecast near-term with Project conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required. Forecast Long-Range With Project Conditions The CMP study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS F) according to CMP performance criteria for forecast long-range without Project conditions, except the following: • intersection 1 - (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/EI Segundo Boulevard, CMP) weekday p.m. and weekend mid-day peak hours; • Intersection 4 - (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Rosecrans Avenue, CMP) weekday p.m. and weekend mid-day peak hours; and • Intersection 13 - (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Artesia Boulevard, CMP) weekday p.m. and weekend mid-day peak hours. As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on CMP thresholds of significance, the addition of Project-generated trips is forecast to result in no significant impact at the CMP study intersections for forecast long-range with Project conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required. (3) CMP Transit Irrinacts. Project implementation will increase the demand for public transit use in the Project vicinity. Based on the CMP guidelines, and the proximity of the various Project land uses in relation to available transit in the vicinity, the Project is forecast to generate approximately two weekday AM peak hour transit trips, approximately 12 weekday PM peak hour transit trips, and approximately 110 weekday daily transit trips. Further, the Project is forecast to generate approximately nine weekend mid-day peak hour transit trips, and approximately 185 weekend mid-day daily transit trips. As the Project transit trips can be accommodated by existing transit service in the Project vicinity, no significant CMP transit impacts are expected to occur. (4) Cumulative Imoacts. The forecast long-range without Project traffic volumes are derived by adding trips associated with 93 cumulative projects 19 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact expected to be constructed and generating trips by Project buildout. As demonstrated in the FEIR, the Project will not result in a significant impact at study intersections for forecast long-range with Project buildout conditions. Therefore, the combined cumulative traffic and circulation impacts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects will be less than significant for the identified intersections. Notwithstanding, all cumulative projects would be evaluated on a project- by-project basis as they are implemented within the City of EI Segundo and the other cities/communities. Each cumulative project would undergo a similar plan review process as the proposed Project, to determine whether preparation of a Traffic Impact Analysis is warranted, and the potential traffic and circulation impacts. Each cumulative project would be analyzed within the context of their respective traffic study areas. b) f��ing; Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with respect to transportation/traffic, and CMP facilities and CMP transit. Consequently, no mitigation is required. 10. Ulilities and Service Svsterns a) Facts/Effects: (1) Wastewater Treatment Requirements. Project implementation will not alter the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant's (JWPCP's) design capacities or cause the plant (i.e., discharger)to violate the effluent limitations, receiving water limitations, or standard provisions. Development associated with Project will be required to comply with NPDES requirements for any uses that plan to discharge wastewater to the City's sewage system, which ultimately flows to the JWPCP. Additionally, Project implementation will not require increases in the JWPCP's design capacities. Therefore, Project implementation will not cause the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) wastewater treatment requirements to be exceeded and a less than significant impact will occur in this regard. (2) Water SuDoHes and f=acilities. The West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) considers population projections through the year 2040 based on land uses anticipated by the General Plan. Although the Project includes amendments to the General Plan with adoption of The Lakes Specific Plan, the Topgolf development will be developed at a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.147, which is less than the development anticipated by the General Plan. Thus, the proposed development potential is accounted for in WBMWD's 2015 UWMP. According to the WBMWD 2015 UWMP, although WBMWD's service area population is projected to increase, the overall baseline potable demand is expected to decrease given further water use efficiency and recycled water program implementation. Further, WBMWD does not anticipate any shortages and would be able to provide reliable water supplies under normal, single-dry year, and multiple-dry year 20 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact conditions. Any shortfall in supplies would be met through imported water so long as MWD manages its supply and demand balance through its Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan (WSDM) and Water Supply Allocation Plan (WSAP). Therefore, there will be sufficient water supplies available to serve the Project from existing entitlement and resources, and no new or expanded entitlement would be needed. A less than significant impact will occur in this regard. The Project site is currently served by existing water lines. Due to proposed grading for the Project, some portions of the existing eight-inch water line may require reconstruction to maintain proper depth of the pipe. Two new PVC water laterals would connect the existing 8 inch ductile iron water line to the proposed development to supply water and fire water. The water facilities' environmental impacts would occur within the Project site boundaries and would be less than significant. Water for fire suppression is provided by on-site building sprinklers and from two off-site fire hydrants located on Sepulveda Boulevard. Fire flows for the proposed development will be subject to County of Los Angeles Fire Department Land Development Unit Standards. Therefore, impacts in regard to fire flows will be less than significant. Increased demand for recycled water beyond existing conditions is not anticipated. The Topgolf facility will replace the natural grass at the existing driving range with synthetic turf, thereby reducing the demand for recycled/reclaimed water. Reclaimed water service is anticipated to be provided through the existing point of connection on Hughes Way. Thus, expansion of facilities is not anticipated. A less than significant impact will occur in regard to demand and/or expansion of recycled water facilities. (3) Wastewater Facilities and Treatment. The Project will construct two new laterals to serve the proposed development. As detailed in the FEIR, the wastewater facilities' environmental impacts will occur within the Project site boundaries and will be less than significant. According to the Districts, the Project's projected increase in average daily wastewater generation beyond existing conditions is estimated at 7,705 gallons per day (gpd), which will be served by the Districts' existing 24-inch diameter trunk sewer. The increase in wastewater generated by the Project (approximately 7,705 gpd) represents approximately 0.0004 percent of the remaining Districts' capacity. Thus, the proposed development will not exceed the available capacity at the JWPCP. Therefore, adequate capacity exists to serve the Project's projected demand and Project implementation will not require increases to the Districts truck sewer or in the JWPCP's design capacities. Project implementation will not require or result in the construction of new wastewater facilities or expansion of existing facilities beyond the construction of the new sewer laterals located onsite. A less than significant impact will occur in this regard. (4) Solid Waste. The Project will be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the Project's solid waste disposal needs. 21 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact Further, the Project will be required to comply with the City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE)for diverting solid waste. Some of the source reduction programs that will be available to the commercial uses are: Commercial On-Site Greenwaste Pick-Up; Electronic Waste; Commercial On-site Pick-Up; and Business Waste Reduction Program. Compliance with the SRRE will reduce the volume of solid waste ultimately disposed of at a landfill. Additionally, compliance with the SRRE will be in furtherance of meeting the City's disposal rate targets and exceeding AB 939's 50 percent diversion requirement. Continued compliance with the SRRE will ensure that the Project will comply with the statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Therefore, the Project will not conflict with federal, state, or local statutes and regulations related to solid waste, and a less than significant impact will occur in this regard. (5) Dry Utilities. The Project will involve minor improvements, including a new underground utility conduit system, new gas line, and connections for the telecommunications systems. Proposed improvements to dry utilities are minor and will not cause significant environmental effects. Thus, a less than significant impact will occur in this regard. (6) Cumulative Impacts. The Project and cumulative projects would increase demand for water associated with new development. As with the Project, all future cumulative development would undergo environmental review on a project-by-project basis in order to evaluate potential impacts to the local water system and ensure compliance with the established regulatory framework. Cumulative impacts to the local water system within the City of EI Segundo would be mitigated on a project-by-project basis. WBMWD does not anticipate any shortages in water supply associated with the Project and will be able to provide reliable water supplies under normal, single-dry year, and multiple-dry year conditions. Therefore, Project implementation will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts to the water system. The Project and cumulative projects will result in increased demands on the local sewer system. As with the Project, all future cumulative development would undergo environmental review on a project-by-project basis, in order to evaluate potential impacts to the local wastewater system and ensure compliance with the established regulatory framework. Cumulative impacts to the local water system within the City of EI Segundo would be mitigated on a project-by-project basis. Construction of new sewer facilities associated with the Project will not result in a significant environmental effect. Further, it was determined based on existing capacity, that the Districts' local trunk sewer and the JWPCP treatment facility will have capacity to serve the Project. The Project will also be responsible for paying a fee to the Districts in an amount sufficient to construct an incremental expansion of the sewerage system to accommodate the Project. Payment of the fees will ensure adequate capacity to serve the development being proposed at that time. Therefore, project implementation will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts to the sewer system. 22 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact The cumulative projects involve new developments, which would increase solid waste generation, impacting capacities of the landfills receiving their wastes. The Project will similarly increase solid waste generation and impact capacities at landfills. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to landfill capacities are cumulatively considerable. However, compliance with the EI Segundo and respective cities' SRREs will reduce the volume of solid waste ultimately disposed of at a landfill. Additionally, compliance with the SRRE will be in furtherance of meeting each jurisdiction's disposal rate targets and exceeding AB 939's 50 percent diversion requirement. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to landfill capacities associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects will be less than significant. The dry utilities would not provide service to the Project (or any new development), if there were not adequate supplies and infrastructure to maintain existing service levels and meet the anticipated demands of the specific development requesting service. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to dry utilities are not cumulatively considerable. b) DrncL111 : Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to wastewater facilities and treatment, water supplies and facilities, solid waste, dry utilities, or cumulative impacts to public utilities and service systems. Consequently, no mitigation is required. D. Impacts Identified as Potentially Sictnificant in the Initial Study But Which Can Be Reduced to Less-Than-Sianificant Levels with Mitictation Measures,,. Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the implementation of specified mitigation measures will ensure that the Project will have less than significant environmental effects in the following areas: 1. Ak, duality a) Facts/Effects: (1) Air Quality Standards Short-Term. Temporary impacts could result from Project construction activities. Short-term air emissions would result from particulate (fugitive dust) emissions from grading and building construction and exhaust emissions from the construction equipment and the motor vehicles of the construction crew. Maximum particulate matter emissions will occur during the initial stages of construction, when grading activities will occur. Mitigation Measure AQ-1 requires that construction activities comply with SCAQMD Rule 403, such that excessive fugitive dust emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures. In addition, SCAQMD Rule 402 is required for implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust from creating a nuisance off-site and after implementation will reduce short-term fugitive dust impacts on nearby sensitive receptors. With adherence to Mitigation Measure AQ-1, and other dust control techniques, the maximum mitigated 23 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact particulate matter concentration will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds. Further, ROG emissions and construction equipment and worker vehicle exhaust emissions will not exceed the emissions thresholds. A less than significant impact will occur in this regard. The Project is not located in an area where naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is likely to be present. Therefore impacts will be less than significant. In accordance with the SCAQMD Guidelines, CaIEEMod was utilized to model construction emissions for ROG, NOX, CO, SOX, PM10, and PM2.5. Unmitigated construction-related emissions are not expected to exceed SCAQMD construction thresholds, thus, emissions from construction- related activities will be less than significant. Implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1 is recommended to further lessen construction-related impacts by requiring measures to reduce air pollutant emissions from construction activities. Additionally, compliance with standard regulations and SCAQMD rules are included in these mitigation measures in order to ensure compliance and provide a verification method through the CEQA process (i.e., the Mitigation Monitoring Program). Therefore, construction emissions will be at less than significant levels. (2) Air Quality Mann ernent Ran. The determination of 2012 AQMP consistency is primarily concerned with a project's long-term influence on the Basin's air quality. The Project will not result in a long-term impact on the region's ability to meet State and Federal air quality standards. Also, the Project will be consistent with the AQMP's goals and policies for control of fugitive dust. As discussed in the FEIR, the Project's long-term influence will also be consistent with the SCAQMD and SCAG's goals and policies and is, therefore, considered consistent with the 2012 AQMP. The Project will be required to comply with applicable emission reduction measures identified by the SCAQMD. These measures have been included as Mitigation Measure AQ-1. The Project thus meets this AQMP consistency criterion. Impacts associated with compliance with the 2012 AQMP will be less than significant. (3) CWTILlIative Short-Term Construction Air Emissions. Of the cumulative projects that have been identified within the Project study area, there are a number of related projects that have not been built or are currently under construction. Since the Project Applicant has no control over the timing or sequencing of the related projects, any quantitative analysis to ascertain the daily construction emissions that assumes multiple, concurrent construction would be speculative. The Project is required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements and implement all feasible mitigation measures. In addition, the Project will comply with adopted 2012 AQMP emissions control measures. Per SCAQMD rules and mandates, as well as the CEQA requirement that significant impacts be mitigated to the extent feasible, these same requirements (i.e., Rule 403 compliance, the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures, and compliance with adopted 2012 AQMP emissions control measures)will also be imposed on construction projects throughout the Basin, which will include each of the related cumulative projects. 24 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact Compliance with SCAQMD rules and regulations and Mitigation Measure AQ-1 will reduce construction-related impacts to a less than significant level during construction. Thus, it can be reasonably inferred that the Project- related construction activities, in combination with those from other projects in the area, will not significantly deteriorate the local air quality. Cumulative construction-related impacts will be less than significant. (4) Cumulative Consisten with Re ional Plans. The City of EI Segundo is subject to the SCAQMD's 2012 AQMP. Additionally, the City is located within the Los Angeles County subregion of the SCAG RTP/SCS, which governs population growth. The General Plan is consistent with the RTP/SCS, and since the RTP/SCS is consistent with the 2012 AQMP, growth under the General Plan is consistent with the 2012 AQMP. In addition, as Project operational emissions will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds, the Project will not conflict or obstruct the 2012 AQMP. As such, the Project will not cumulatively contribute to impacts in this regard, and a less than significant impact will occur. It is noted that all applicable construction emission reduction measures will be required for the Project to ensure impacts are minimized (refer to Mitigation Measure AQ-1). b) Mitia adorn AQ-1 In accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403, excessive fugitive dust emissions must be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures, and with Rule 402, which requires implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust from creating a nuisance off-site as specified in the SCAQMD's Rules and Regulations, the following shall be implemented during construction: a. All active portions of the construction site must be watered every three hours during daily construction activities and when dust is observed migrating from the Project site to prevent excessive amounts of dust. b. Appoint a construction relations officer to act as a community liaison concerning on-site construction activity including resolution of issues related to particulate matter generation. c. Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction activities or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging areas. More frequent watering must occur if dust is observed migrating from the site during site disturbance. d. Any on-site stockpiles of debris, dirt, or other dusty material must be enclosed, covered, watered twice daily, or non-toxic soil binders shall be applied. e. All grading and excavation operations must be suspended when wind speeds exceed 25 miles per hour. f. Disturbed areas must be replaced with ground cover or paved immediately after construction is completed in the affected area. g. Track-out devices such as gravel bed track-out aprons (3 inches deep, 25 feet long, 12 feet wide per lane and edged by rock berm or row of stakes) are required to reduce mud/dirt trackout 25 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact from unpaved truck exit routes. Alternatively a wheel washer must be used at truck exit routes. h. On-site vehicle speed must be limited to 15 miles per hour. i. All material transported off-site must be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust before departing the job site. j. Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor areas. c) Finlirj( Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the identified mitigation measures, together with the Project's conditions of approval, will avoid or decrease to a level of insignificance the potential air quality impacts as identified in the FEIR. 2. Hazards and Hazardous Materials. a) Facts/Effects: (1) Construction-Related Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials. The completed Phase II ESA addressed the identified Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) and no concerns that would warrant further assessment or action were identified. Based on this data no further assessment of the site was recommended. Therefore, short-term construction activities will not create a significant hazard to the public or environment through accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials associated with these known RECs. There is the potential for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) or lead- based paints (LBPs) due to the ages of the structures and the time period which ACMs and LBPs were phased out of building materials. Demolition of onsite structures could expose construction personnel and the public to ACMs or LBPs are present. All demolition that could result in the release of ACMs or LBPs must be conducted according to Federal and State standards. With implementation of Mitigation Measure HAZ-1, and compliance with applicable federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, potential impacts through accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials (ACMs/LBPs) will be reduced to less than significant levels. Other means by which accidental spills could result during construction of future development involve the use of construction equipment that may result in petroleum-based fuel spills. The level of risk associated with this type of spill is not considered significant due to the small volume and low concentration of hazardous materials utilized during construction. Standard construction practices will be observed such that any materials released would be appropriately contained and remediated as required by local, State, and Federal law. Project impacts in this regard will be less than significant. 26 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact b) °Iiti ation: HAZ-1 Before a Demolition Permit is issued, an environmental professional with Phase II/site characterization experience must conduct an inspection of existing onsite structures. The inspection must determine whether or not testing is required to confirm the presence or absence of hazardous substances in building materials (e.g., sinks, drains, piping, flooring, walls, ceiling tiles). Should testing be required and results determine that hazardous substances are present in onsite building materials, the Phase II/site characterization specialist must determine appropriate prevention/remediation measures that are required and/or the methods for proper disposal of hazardous waste at an approved landfill facility, if required. c) fjndin : Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the identified mitigation measures, together with the Project's conditions of approval, will avoid or decrease to a level of insignificance the potential hazards and hazardous materials impacts identified in the FEIR. 3. Noise a) Facts/Effects: (1) Short-Term Construction Noise lmr)act . Project-related grading and construction activities could generate significant amounts of noise and vibration. Project construction activities could expose sensitive receptors in the surrounding area to sporadic high noise and vibration levels (as a result of power tools, jack-hammers, truck noise, etc.). The sensitive receptors located nearest the Project site are the Christian Fellowship Church (including a child day care facility) located approximately 2,150 feet to the east, and the single-family residences located approximately 2,325 to the southwest. Given these distances and the noise attenuation achieved with each doubling of distance (approximately 6 dB), Project construction noise will be approximately 63.3 dBA and 62.7 dBA at the Church and residences property lines, respectively. It is noted that these noise levels do not account for additional attenuation that will occur from intervening topography or structures. Project construction noise will not interfere with normal activities at these offsite sensitive receptors and will not exceed the City's noise standard for residential properties (five (5) dBA above the ambient noise level or 65 dBA). Therefore, Project grading and construction will not result in significant temporary noise levels at nearby noise sensitive receptors and a less than significant impact would occur in this regard. Implementation of Mitigation Measure N-1 will further minimize potential construction noise levels by requiring preparation of a Construction Noise Management Plan that includes limiting construction to the less noise sensitive periods of the day (i.e., between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM per ESMC §7-2-10) and ensuring that proper operating procedures are followed during construction so that nearby sensitive receptors are not adversely affected by noise and vibration (i.e., pursuant 27 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact to the standards set forth in ESMC §7-2-4). Therefore, following compliance with the ESMC and implementation of Mitigation Measure N-1, Project construction noise impacts will be less than significant. (2) Short-Terre CunlUlative Noise Imp cts. Construction activities associated with the Project and cumulative projects may overlap, resulting in construction noise in the area. However, as analyzed in the FEIR, construction noise impacts primarily affect the areas immediately adjacent to the construction site. Construction noise for the proposed Project was determined to be less than significant following compliance with the ESMC and Mitigation Measure N-1. The closest cumulative project is the EI Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) within Raytheon that involves office, retail, warehouse, light industrial uses located directly east of the Project site. Future development within the ESSCSP area would be subject to City standards and in accordance with a Construction Noise Management Plan, which limits construction to the less noise sensitive periods of the day and ensuring proper operating procedures during construction, which would reduce construction noise impacts to a less than significant level. Therefore, this cumulative project combined with the Project will result in less than significant construction-related cumulative noise impacts. fir) h/N'itq tign: iN-1 Before the City issues grading permits, the Project Applicant must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that the Project complies with the following: All construction equipment must be equipped with mufflers and sound control devices (e.g., intake silencers and noise shrouds) no less effective than those provided on the original equipment and no equipment shall have an un-muffled exhaust. The contractor must maintain and tune-up all construction equipment to minimize noise emissions. Stationary equipment must be placed so as to maintain the greatest possible distance to the sensitive receptors. * All equipment servicing must be performed so as to maintain the greatest possible distance to the sensitive receptors. o Impact tools (e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock drills) used for project construction are required to be hydraulically or electronically powered wherever possible to avoid noise associated with compressed air exhaust from pneumatically powered tools. However, where use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler must be used; this muffler can lower noise levels from the exhaust by up to about 10 dBA. External jackets on the tools themselves must be used where feasible, and this could achieve a reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter procedures must be used, such as drills rather than impact equipment, whenever feasible. A qualified "Noise Disturbance Coordinator" will be retained amongst the construction crew to be responsible for responding 28 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact to any local complaints about construction noise. When a complaint is received, the Disturbance Coordinator shall notify the City within 24 hours of the complaint and determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, malfunctioning muffler, etc.) and implement reasonable measures to resolve the compliant, as deemed acceptable by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. Select demolition methods to minimize vibration, where possible (e.g., sawing masonry into sections rather than demolishing it by pavement breakers). c. Finding: Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the identified mitigation measures, together with the Project's conditions of approval, will avoid or decrease to a level of insignificance the potential short-term construction and short-term cumulative construction noise effects. E. Significant Unavoidable Effects that Cannot be Mitiqated to a Level of Insignificance. The City Council finds that no environmental effects were identified as Significant and Unavoidable in the FEIR. E. Growth: Inclucinci impacts. Based on the whole of the administrative record, the City Council finds that the Project will not result in significant growth inducing impacts. G. Project Alternatives. 1. Nternahves Considered but Rejected In accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15126.6(c), an EIR should identify any alternatives that were considered for analysis but rejected as infeasible and briefly explain the reasons for their rejection. According to the CEQA Guidelines, among the factors that may be used to eliminate alternatives from detailed consideration are the alternative's failures to meet most of the basic project objectives, the alternative's infeasibility, or the alternative's inability to avoid significant environmental impacts. Two alternatives were considered but rejected, as discussed below. Alte,roalive Site Alternative. Among the factors that may be taken into account when addressing the feasibility of alternatives are site suitability and whether the proponent can reasonably acquire, control, or otherwise have access to the alternative site (or the site is already owned by the proponent). Only locations that would avoid or substantially lessen any of the Project's significant effects need be considered for inclusion. The Applicant does not retain any ownership rights to other properties within the City limits and there are no other infill sites available that are adequately sized and environmentally compatible. ✓"Lo Tol)(7olf F cilitvl16-Hole Golf Coarse Alternative. The Lakes at EI Segundo, including the nine-hole executive golf course, practice facility with driving range 29 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact containing 57 hitting bays and a putting green, a club house and associated facilities, and water features, encompasses approximately 30 acres. This Alternative involves expanding the existing golf course from nine to 18 holes and retaining the associated facilities. This Alternative excludes the proposed Specific Plan and Topgolf facility. According to the Golfsmith, the sizes of 18-hole golf courses vary, although the distance hole to hole is generally between 5,000 and 7,000 yards. In order to accommodate the rough, fairways, tee areas, clubhouse, driving range, and practice greens, most golf courses encompass between 110 to 190 acres. Concerning urban courses, the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America reported that an 18- hole golf facility, which includes bodies of water, hard structures and out-of-play areas, averages between 150 and 200 acres. Typically, urban golf courses are approximately 110 to 120 acres, while resort area courses are approximately 170 to 190 acres. The 18-Hole Golf Course Alternative was eliminated from detailed consideration, since the approximately 30-acre Project site is not large enough to accommodate an 18-hole golf course, which requires approximately 110 acres. Additionally, although the degree of environmental impacts associated with this Alternative would likely be less than with the Project, this Alternative would require mitigation similar to the Project to ensure impacts remain less than significant. Therefore, this Alternative would not avoid the Project's environmental impacts. Finally, this Alternative was eliminated from detailed consideration, since it failed to meet the Project's most basic objective to provide for superior, more comprehensive site planning of The Lakes Specific Plan area and development standards that address the needs of the site's unique public recreation and commercial recreation uses. This Alternative would likely create additional revenue opportunities for the City, however, to a lesser degree than the Project. Finally, this Alternative would not reduce the City's deferred maintenance exposure. 2. No Proiect Alternative a) DescrOlion: The 30.79-acre site is generally triangular shaped and level (encompasses Assessor Parcel Numbers 4138-014-913 and 4138-014-806). The property is currently developed with the following facilities: The Lakes at EI Segundo (a 26.54- acre publically owned executive golf course, a two level driving range, putting green, a club house and associated facilities, and water features); Southern California Edison Easement (3.58-acre easement to the east); and West Basin Municipal Water District Property (0.67-acre undeveloped property with ground cover and perimeter landscaping). The Lakes at EI Segundo golf course currently operates from 6:00 a.m. to dusk, and the practice facility operates from 6:00_ a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The clubhouse and pro shop operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pro shop's restaurant/grill and bar opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at dusk. The "No Project" Alternative would retain the Project site in its current condition and the land uses would continue to operate "business as usual." With this Alternative, the site would remain developed with the existing The Lakes at EI Segundo golf course and associated facilities. Under the "No Project" Alternative, The Lakes at EI Segundo Specific Plan would not be adopted. New land use types 30 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact (i.e., commercial), would not be introduced, as proposed by the Project. None of the proposed amendments to the EI Segundo General Plan (General Plan) or General Plan Map, or Zoning/EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) would be implemented. The existing surface parking lots would remain. The "No Project" Alternative would maintain the existing land use designations, as detailed in Table 3-3, Existing Land Use Designations and Zoning. As indicated in Table 3-2, The Lakes at EI Segundo Existing Development, existing development totals 14,204 square feet and a floor area ratio (FAR) of approximately 0.012. Under this Alternative, no structures would be demolished, and the existing floor area and floor area ratios would be retained. The Lakes at EI Segundo executive golf course, practice facilities, restaurants/bar, pro shop and other event space would continue to operate similar to existing hours. b) iij i : The City Council finds that the "No Project"Alternative would not attain most of the Project's basic objectives. It would not provide a superior, more comprehensive site planning of The Lakes Specific Plan area and development standards that address the needs of the site's unique public recreation and commercial recreation uses. This Alternative would only meet one Project objective, as the uses within The Lakes Specific Plan area would be consistent with prior zoning and compatible with adjacent uses. However, no additional recreational opportunities or additional revenue opportunities would be generated for the City, nor would the City reduce deferred maintenance exposure. 3. L,,,g r `p'o,p olt Facility Alternative a) d escri bLi: The proposed Project would be the smallest Topgolf facility, with 104 driving bays. The "Larger Topgolf Facility" Alternative assumes the typical size of a Topgolf facility, which includes 120 driving bays. The "Larger Topgolf Facility" Alternative assumes facilities similar to the Project, although an additional of 75,000 square feet would be developed. Under this Alternative, the existing driving range would be replaced with a three-story Topgolf commercial recreation and entertainment facility. The new facility would include an approximately 37,500 square-foot hitting bay and seating/waiting area, with private suites. To accommodate the larger Topgolf facility, this Alternative includes modifying the fairways and layout at the existing golf course, including modifying the existing 9th hole at The Lakes Golf Course, which is currently a par 4 hole (approximately 260 feet in length). Under this Alternative, buildout of the Specific Plan area could not exceed the maximum allowed development under the Specific Plan or the specified FAR, which compared to the proposed Project would involve an additional approximately 75,000 square feet. b) IEILr�tinr�: The "Larger Topgolf Facility" Alternative would attain most of the Project's basic objectives. It would provide a superior, more comprehensive site planning of The Lakes Specific Plan area and development standards that address the needs of 31 The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project (EA-1135) Environmental Findings of Fact the site's unique public recreation and commercial recreation uses. As with this Project, with this Alternative, the uses within The Lakes Specific Plan area would be consistent with prior zoning and compatible with adjacent uses. Additional recreational opportunities and additional revenue opportunities would be generated for the City, however, to a greater degree than the Project. As with the Project, the City would reduce deferred maintenance exposure with this Alternative. 4. Environmentally Superior Alternative In compliance with PRC§15126.6(d), a matrix displaying the major characteristics and significant environmental effects of each alternative is included in the FEIR; see Table 7-1, Comparison of Alternatives. The purpose of this matrix is to summarize a comparison of project alternatives. Pursuant to PRC §15126.6, it is required that one alternative be identified as the environmentally superior alternative. Furthermore, if the environmentally superior alternative is the "No Project" alternative, the FEIR must also identify the environmentally superior alternative from among the other alternatives. As indicated in FEIR Table 7-1, the "No Project" Alternative is the environmentally superior alternative, because it would avoid most impacts associated with development of the proposed Project. Therefore, in compliance with CEQA requirements, an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives is identified below. The single other Alternative analyzed, the "Larger Topgolf Facility" Alternative would result in greater impacts than the Project. Therefore, there are no other alternatives considered environmentally superior to the Project. III. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter that the proposed Project would not result in temporary or permanent significant and unavoidable effects for any of the environmental issue areas identified in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, no Statement of Overriding Considerations is necessary. IV. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE The City Council finds and declares that each and every finding made herein is supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record. V. CERTIFICATION OF EIR The City Council hereby certifies that the Final Environmental Impact Report SCH #2016091003, dated May 2017, for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis. 32 M Environmental Impact Report The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 5054 Exhibit B MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Section 1.0, Executive Summarv, and Section 5.0,, Environmental Analvsis, identify the mitigation measures that will be implemented to avoid or lessen the environmental impacts associated with The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project. Public Resources Code §21081.6 requires a public agency to adopt a monitoring and reporting program for assessing and ensuring compliance with any required mitigation measures applied to the proposed development: . . . the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted, or made a condition of project approval, in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. Public Resources Code Section § 21081.6 also provides general guidelines for implementing mitigation monitoring programs and indicates that specific reporting/monitoring requirements enforced during Project implementation must be defined before Final EIR certification. The mitigation monitoring table provided below lists mitigation measures that can be included as conditions of approval for the Project. These measures correspond to those outlined in Section 10 and discussed in Section 5.0. 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