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HomeMy Public PortalAboutA 2014-06-10 PLANNING COMMISSIONCity of LYNWOOD 11330 BULLI$ ROAD 0 LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 (3101 603 -0220 AGENDA LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11330 BULLIS ROAD C, i LYNWOOD, CA 90262 SUN 0 5 2014 June 10, 2014 CI I y OF LYNWOOD 6:00 P.M. I., r" 01 -ERKS OFFIGE waflCi- 64GhiS /j PLANNING COMMISSIONERS a7 de"'k Marvin Aceves Jorge Casanova Alex Landeros Chair Vice -Chair Commissioner Kenneth West Bill Younger Commissioner Commissioner COMMISSION COUNSEL David A. Garcia, City Attorney Tafoya & Garcia LLP STAFF Jonathan Colin, Rita Manibusan Karen Figueredo, Octavio Silva Director Manager Planning Associate Planning Associate OPENING CEREMONIES 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Flag Salute. 3. Roll call of Commissioners. 4. Certification of Agenda Posting. 5. Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting: May 13, 2014 SWEARING IN SPEAKERS 6. The Lynwood Planning Commission shall swear in all persons wishing to testify on any item listed on the Planning Commission Agenda. Residents shall swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. PUBLIC ORALS 7. At this time, any member of the public may comment on any issue within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission that is not on the Agenda. Members of the public may also comment at this time on any Agenda Item that is not scheduled for a public hearing. To preserve continuity, the Planning Commission Chair may, at his /her discretion, request members of the public wishing to comment on Agenda Items for which public hearings are not scheduled to hold their comments until just prior to the Commission's discussion of the Agenda Item in question. CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA (Public Hearing) None NEW REGULAR AGENDA (Public Hearing) 8. Applicant: City of Lynwood APN: 6175-001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174 -001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174 -001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174- 001 - 910,6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 2 Proposal The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the General Plan and Zoning designations for the properties located at 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 -001- 913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174 -001 - 911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site) from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the Lynwood Linear Park. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue the item to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting. DISCUSSION ITEM COMMISSION ORALS STAFF ORALS ADJOURNMENT Adjourn to the regular meeting of the Lynwood Planning Commission on July 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California, 90262. 3 ITEM # 5 LYNWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING, May 13, 2014 Item #1- Call Meeting to Order Chair Aceves called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Item #2- Flag Salute Commissioner Younger led the flag salute. Item #3- Roll Call of Commissioners Development Services Director Colin called roll. Commissioner Casanova, Landeros, Younger, West and Chair Aceves were present. Also present were Development Services Director Colin, Development Services Manager Manibusan, Planning Associate Silva, Planning Associate Figueredo, Civil Engineer Associate Josef Kekula, and Commission Counsel Garcia. Item # -4 Certification of Agenda Posting Chair Aceves asked if the Agenda had been duly posted and Development Services Director Colin indicated that the Agenda was in fact duly posted. Item #5- Minutes It was moved by Commissioner West, seconded by Commissioner Landeros and carried to approve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 8, 2014. Item #8, SWEARING IN SPEAKERS City Clerk Quinonez swore in members of the audience. Item # 9- Public Orals NONE CONTINUED REGULAR AGENDA (Public Hearing) Item #11. Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -05 Applicant: Ware Malcomb 3220 Imperial Highway APN: 6171- 002 -003 Director of Development Services Colin introduced the item to the Commission and provided information from the staff report. The applicant, Ware Malcomb, who represents Tacos El Gavilan is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -5 to allow the construction of a new restaurant with a drive -thru service on property located at 3220 Imperial Highway. Chair Aceves opened the public hearing. Applicant provided information related to the project. Commissioners asked questions related to parking and traffic study. Development Services Director explained that the traffic study was a condition of approval. Hearing no further discussion, it was moved Commissioner Landeros, seconded by Commissioner Casanova to deny Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -05. ROLL CALL: AYES: COMMISSIONER LANDEROS & CASANOVA NOES: COMMISSIONERS WEST, YOUNGER & CHAIR ACEVES ABSENT: A second motion was introduced after hearing no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Younger, seconded by Commissioner West to adopt: "CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -05 RESOLUTION NO. 3330 ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE - THRU SERVICE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3220 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, WITHIN VILLAGE II OF THE LONG BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN; APN: 6171 - 002 - 023 ". ROLL CALL: AYES: COMMISSIONER YOUNGER, WEST, & CHAIR ACEVES NOES: COMMISSIONERS LANDEROS & CASANOVA ABSENT: NEW REGULAR AGENDA (Public Hearing) None DISCUSSION ITEMS None COMMISSION ORALS None ADJOURNMENT Having no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Casanova, seconded by Commissioner Landeros and carried to adjourn at 7:05 p.m. APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Jonathan Colin, Director Development Services Marvin Aceves, Chair Lynwood Planning Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: David Tafoya, City Attorney Planning Commission Counsel REQUEST FOR: Planning Commission Action ITEM # 8 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: PLANNING DIVISION STAFF: June 10, 2014 TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 3337 & 3338/ GPA NO, 2014 -01, ZC NO. 2014 -01: TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6175- 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 - 001 -913, 6174 - 001 -915, 6174 - 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 -001 -910, 6174- 001 -911, AND 6174- 001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) TO OPEN SPACE (OS), TO AMEND THEIR GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN SPACE AND TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Prepared by Octavio Silva PROPOSAL: APPROVED DENIED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Set Public Hearing For ❑ Applicant's Request CONTINUED TO Development Services Director The City of Lynwood is proposing to amend the General Plan and Zoning designations for the properties located at 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174 -001- 904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 - 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174 - 001 -916, 6174 - 001 -917, 6174 - 001 -018. 6174- 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site) from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the Lynwood Linear Park. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 3337 & 3338, recommending approval of Zone Change No. 2014 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 to the City Council as well as to adopt the associated Negative Declaration. BACKGROUND In June of 2012, the City of Lynwood received a grant award as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006 in order to design and construct a new 5.25 acre park. The proposed Linear Park will be located along Femwood Ave., from Birch St. on the west to Atlantic Ave on the east and will be approximately (1) mile in length. The park will be constructed on vacant City owned properties, which are remnant parcels from the construction of the 1 -105 Freeway. The park will include a walking trail, fitness zone, dog -park, children's playground, community garden and ecological resources. The park will incorporate sustainable design features such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting and a bioswale for reduction of storm water run -off. ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION General Plan Amendment The project site currently has a General Plan designation of Multi - Family Residential (R -3). The new park proposal requires that the designation be amended to Open Space (OS). Park facilities will be constructed around the two existing single family residential structures located at APN: 6174 - 001 -904. Section 25 -110 -6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) authorizes the City to initiate amendments to the General Plan, including the land use policy. Per Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25- 110 -3, the following findings must be made for the approval of a General Plan Amendment. A. The proposed amendment is in the public interest and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will be a benefit to the community because the proposal would provide for a 5.25 acre park in the City. In an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and has an insufficient amount of open space available. The Linear Park will serve an estimated community of over 22,000 residents within a (1) mile radius. The Linear Park will provide recreational opportunities as well as public amenities to area residents and businesses, which may result in an increase in physical activity and healthier lifestyle practices. B. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for the Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promote the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). C. That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of this zoning code, subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will not conflict with the provisions of the zoning code or any applicable specific plan as the proposal for the Linear Park is consistent with Sec. 25 -40 -1 (Intent and Purpose) of the LMC. D. In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, that the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surrounding properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive in nature and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacles and graffiti mitigation measures such as anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. Zone Change Section 25 -115 of the LMC regulates zone changes (amendments), which state that a zone change may be initiated by Resolution of the City Council or the Planning Commission. The City is requesting to change the project site's zoning designation from R -3 to OS. Parks and public recreational facilities are permitted 3 uses in the OS zone. Section 25 -40 -3 of the LMC indicates that there are no specific development standards that apply to open space facilities constructed within public parks. As proposed, the Linear Park will include a restroom facility as well as a community garden, which will be designed and constructed to reflect the character of the park. LMC Section 25 -115 -4 sets forth two (2) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a Zone Change. The following is a summary of findings, followed by staff determinations: A. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the general plan; The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promote the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). B. That a proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties. The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surround properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive in nature and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacles and graffiti mitigation measures such as anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration (Exhibit No. 1). A copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) to adopt the Negative Declaration was filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk's Office on April 30, 2014- A legal notice was published in the Lynwood Wave on May 1, 2014 informing the public of the NOI and soliciting public comments regarding the project. At the time this staff report was prepared, no public comments had been received. 4 Project Profile Location Map Exhibit No. 1: Initial Study Resolution No. 3337 Resolution No. 3338 PROJECT PROFILE GPA No. 2014 -01 ZC No. 2014 -01 (APN: 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 -001- 913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174- 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912) 1. Source and Authority LMC Section 25 -114.4 sets forth two (2) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a Zone Change. LMC Section 25 -110 3 sets forth four (4) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a General Plan Amendment. 2. Property Location and Size The proposed Linear Park will be located along Fernwood Ave., between Birch St. to Atlantic Ave. and will be approximately (1) mile in length. The park will be constructed on vacant City owned properties, which are remnant parcels from the construction of the 1 -105 Freeway. 3. Existing Land Uses Site Developed North: Residential South: Residential West: Residential East: Commercial 4, Land Use Designation The adjacent properties' General Plan and Zoning designations are as follows: Site General Plan Zoning North. Residential R -1 South: Residential R -1 West: Residential R -1 East: Commercial C-2 5. Site Plan Review The Site Plan Review Committee has reviewed and approved the project. 6. Code Enforcement History None on record at the time of this report. 7. Public Response None on record at the time of this report. 6 LOCATION MAP ADDRESS: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: 6175- 001 -902 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174- 001 -912 6174 - 001 -913 6174 - 001 -915, 6174 -001- 916 6174 - 001 -917 6174 - 001 -018, 6174 - 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174- 001 -912 GPA No. 2014 -01 & ZC No. 2014 -01 City of Lynwood RESOLUTION NO. 3337 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2014 -01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175 -001 -903, 6174 -001- 904, 6174 -001 -912, 6174 -001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174 - 001 -917, 6174 -001 -018, 6174 -001 -910, 6174 -001 -911, AND 6174 -001 -912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OPEN SPACE IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 ACRE LINEAR PARK AS WELL AS TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning, pursuant to law, on June 10, 2014 conducted a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, In June of 2012, the City of Lynwood received a grant award as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006 in order to design and construct a new 5.25 acre park, which will contain a walking trail, fitness zone, dog -park, children's playground, community garden and ecological resources as well as incorporate sustainable design features such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting and a bioswale for reduction of storm water run -off; and WHEREAS, in an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and lacks a sufficient amount of open space, but is aggressively and innovatively seeking opportunities in which to provide recreational opportunities for the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is proposing to change the existing General Plan designation of APN(s): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174 -001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 -001- 910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site), from Multi - Family Residential to Open Space in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park. and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration- NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Section 25 -110 -6 of the Lynwood Municipal Code (LMC) authorizes the City to initiate amendments to the General Plan, including the land use policy. Per Lynwood Municipal Code Section 25- 110 -3, the following findings must be made for the approval of a General Plan Amendment. A. The proposed amendment is in the public interest and that there will be a community benefit resulting from the amendment. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will be a benefit to the community because the proposal would provide for a 5.25 acre park in the City. In an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and has an insufficient amount of open space avaliable. The Linear Park will serve an estimated community of over 22,000 residents within a (1) mile radius. The Linear Park will provide recreational opportunities as well as public amenities to area residents and businesses, which may result in an increase in physical activity and healthier lifestyle practices. B. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for the Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promotes the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). C. That the proposed amendment will not conflict with provisions of this zoning code, subdivision regulations, or any applicable specific plan. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment will not conflict with the provisions of the zoning code or any applicable specific plan as the proposal for the pocket parks is consistent with Sec. 25 -40 -1 (Intent and Purpose) of the LMC. D. In the event that the proposed amendment is a change to the land use policy map, that the amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties. This finding is supported by the following facts: The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surrounding properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive in nature and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacles and graffiti mitigation measures such as anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve GPA No. 2014 -01 in order to change the existing General Plan designation of Assessor's Parcel Number(s) 6175 - 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903, 6174 -001- 904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 - 001 -910, 6174 - 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site), from Multi - Family Residential to Open Space in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park. Section 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10`h day of June, 2014, by members of the Planning Commission, voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 3 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Marvin Aceves, Chair Lynwood Planning Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jonathan Colin, Director David Garcia, City Attorney Development Services Department City of Lynwood RESOLUTION NO. 3338 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2014 -01 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S): 6175 -001 -902, 6175 -001 -903, 6174 - 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174 -001- 913, 6174 -001 -915, 6174 -001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 - 001 -910, 6174 -001 -911, AND 6174 -001- 912 (PROJECT SITE) FROM MULTI - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -3) TO OPEN SPACE (OS) IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 5.25 ACRE LINEAR PARK AS WELL AS TO ADOPT THE ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, the Lynwood Planning, pursuant to law, on June 10, 2014 conducted a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all pertinent testimony offered at the public hearing; and WHEREAS, In June of 2012, the City of Lynwood received a grant award as part of the State of California's Proposition 84 Bond Act of 2006 in order to design and construct a new 5.25 acre park, which will contain a walking trail, fitness zone, dog -park, children's playground, community garden and ecological resources as well as incorporate sustainable design features such as drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficient lighting and a bioswale for reduction of storm water run -off; and WHEREAS, in an area of approximately 4.9 square miles, the City of Lynwood is a highly urbanized area and lacks a sufficient amount of open space, but is aggressively and innovatively seeking opportunities in which to provide recreational opportunities for the community; and WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood is proposing to change the existing zoning designation of APN(s): 6175 - 001 -902, 6175- 001 -903, 6174- 001 -904, 6174 - 001 -912, 6174- 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 -001- 910, 6174- 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site), from Multi- Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. LMC Section 25 -115 -4 sets forth two (2) findings the Planning Commission must make in order to approve a Zone Change. The following is a summary of findings, followed by staff determinations: A. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the general plan; The proposed Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are consistent with the City's General Plan in that the proposal for the Linear Park will provide additional acres of parkland (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.1) as well as promote the development of park facilities that allow for both active, passive, and commercial recreation (Parks and Recreation Policy PR -1.4). B. That a proposed zone change will not adversely affect surrounding properties. The proposed amendments will not adversely affect surrounding properties as the proposed pocket parks are passive in nature and are harmonious with adjacent residential uses. The Linear Park has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties by incorporating energy efficient pedestrian oriented lighting as well as trash receptacles and graffiti mitigation measures such as anti - graffiti wall coatings and the planting of landscaping vines. Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Lynwood, based upon the aforementioned findings and determinations, recommends that the City Council of the City of Lynwood approve ZC No. 2014 -01 in order to change the existing zoning designation of Assessor's Parcel Number(s) 6175 - 001 -902, 6175 - 001 -903. 6174 -001- 904, 6174- 001 -912, 6174 - 001 -913, 6174- 001 -915, 6174- 001 -916, 6174- 001 -917, 6174- 001 -018, 6174 - 001 -910, 6174- 001 -911, and 6174 - 001 -912 (Project Site). from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (OS) in order to construct the 5.25 acre Lynwood Linear Park. Section 4. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect or impact on the environment. As a result of the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, therefore the City prepared a Negative Declaration. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10t" day of June, 2014, by members of the Planning Commission, voting as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Jonathan Colin, Director Development Services Department 3 Marvin Aceves, Chair Lynwood Planning Commission APPROVED AS TO FORM: David Garcia, City Attorney City of Lynwood City of Lmwocxd y� Ca(iforrlla Environmental Qua(lt'f tact Development Sarvices Depaztment Planning Divumn Notice of Intent to Adopt a 11330 Bu lis Road Ly wand. ca 1 90262 Negative Declaration 130)60 3-0�_o ' <„o. ww.v_twwoodaos Notice is hereby given that the City of Lynwood Development Services Department, Planning Division has completed an Initial Study of Zone Charge No. 2014 -01 and General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -01 for the subject property Iccated along Fernwood Avenue from Birch Street to Atlantic .Avenue, Assessor Parcel Numbers) 5175- 001 -902, 6175-001 -903, 5174-001 -904, 6174-001 -912, 6174 -001 -913, 6174-001 -915, 6174-0C1 -915, 5174 -001 -917, 6174 -001 -918, 6174-001 -910, 5174-001 -911, 6174-001 -912 (Project Site), County of Los Angeles. The proposal is to amend the General Plan and zoning designatiors of the Project Site to allow for the construction of a new 5.25 acre multi- benefit Lynwood Linear Park. The new park will include a fitness zone, playground, dog -park, community garden, and ecological resources. The Project Site's General Plan and zoning designation will be amended from Multi - Family Residential (R -3) to Open Space (05). The Initial Study was compl =_tad in accordance with the City's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project rnav have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of such Initial Study, the Qty's Staff has concluded that the project Niil not have a significant effect on the environment, and has therefore prepared a Draft Negative Declaration. The initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The Project site is ❑ is not ® on a !ist compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. Copies of the Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration are on file and available for public review at: City of Lynwood Development Services Department /Planning Division 11330 Bullis Road Lynwood, California 90262 (310) 502 -0220 Comments will be received until June 2. 2014- Any person wishing to comment on this matter must submit such comments, in writing, to the City prior to this date. Comments of all Responsible Agencies are also requested. At its meeting on June 10 2014 at 6:00 PM, the Planning Commission will consider the project and the Draft Negative Declaration. If the Planning Commission finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, it may adopt the Negative Declaration. This means that the Planning Commission may proceed to corsider the project without the preparation of an Environmental impact Report. v Signature Date - eceived for filing and posting Dated. April 78, 201-1 Pubiisned- May 1, 20'" 3" Octavio 5i Planning Associate Title Date I� _os Angeles County Clerk's Office Emiironmer.tal Filing 12400 E Imperial Highway, Room 1101 Norroalk, California 90650 Exhibit No. City q' ]LYNWOOD Oman 11330 3LA-LA .ROAD LfW*000. OA11FOPMA 70262 9'01 5034M INITIAL STUDY Environmental Checklist Project Title; Zone Change No. 201401 & General Par, Arnerdment No. 2011 Lead Agency Name and Address: Gty of Lynwood Development Services Derartrnent,'Planning Division 11330 Builis Road Lynwood, CA 90252 3' Contact Person (s), Title (s) and Phone Number (s): Octavio Silva Planning Associate Develooment Services DeDa inert (310) 503 -022C x 289 y` Introduction; The City of Lynwood ercompasses a 4.7 square rr'iie area wthin t`,e soot er por cr of I_os Angeles Courty - aiiforr,ia. —the Cli-1 is primari'ry built-aut and nas a balance of residential, commercial and irdustriai ard uses. Of oarticular short supply in the City are areas desigrated for oiler, space and recreational act ^,( t'es. i^ lure of 2C112, U e .Ity refle ied a ^yrart award ac .spar` Gf Me State 2f 'California's PrT posibcr 84 Bcrd Act of 2006. TMe grant award funds "_,e desigr ard carst.,c for of t'e Ly ^wood Linear Park. Tne Lv^weod Lirear Park is a nult- cereft project c7at will relitaIize aprroxjr^atEiy 5.2_ acres of vacart:ti aorred .rrn_nertj a(cra er -,Aced -1 ier::e c,,-r- R? ^ Street i Atartc ,vere_e. �e -irear Park `Hill serve ar cf :yar 72.0CC - asiderts w•t.nir a 1-r"ile radiL�. , ne '.t', �T �i ^,11+iGL'C ^as �eterr7ired trat -`.e r. iec- :c urlec7 :"E y- LideijnES are _y��iatlCrs eT tre ,:3iifcrla E— sircrr -ertaj Lal!t, Act c.,A. T'ls r-iI ;a:. St-6 aCCresses '.:,e cr tai ".r °r`. irdlr °_'-- a."C ;L("1Llatiye °r/irorr?ert °T° °C'=: associated 'N!t` i! e r- rcjec,. Purpose of the Initial Studyi __c : -�- c . -itai r".N� 5 . -. ter_ LE _`E ea, 3 e G rT ^r^'ar Gr .SE 95 _:'e �gslc `cr '±Er.dl"iC�. nlhet�er _ .,rePar= 3r' -'iir ;rf^ErL?• `.".0 ?_r' %.EGGC :ecaratcr- ANC 3 -Facia ar arrirca ^r ;r lead aSerc, -cdjfr a s- zesor -ert 23ry r PGrr E _Y^ Pf^ _f ('_('.Pr'[ _ ?�_ _aiy PGC .,i P r ^i('�=- >if_ Ai_ ° 'lf" Fr' A�� -(t_. �CL -A. •F a significant environmental impact; (6) eliminate needless EIWs; (7) determine whether a previously prepared EIR could be used for the project; and (B) assist in the preparation of an EIR, if required. CEQA Guidelines require that the following specific disclosure requirements be included in an Infial Study' (1) A description of the project including the location of the project; (2) An identification of the environmental setting; (3) An identification of environmental effects by use of a checklist, matroc, or other method, Provided Chat entries on a r-hecxiist or other form are explained to support the entries except no impact; (4) A discussion of ways to mitigate significant effects identified, if any; (5) An examination of whether the project is compatible with existing zoning, general plan, and other applicable land use controls; (6) The name of the person or persons who prepared or participated in the initial study. 6) project Location: The project site consists of "twelve vacant City owned parcels, which form. a narrow slip of land that is approximately one mile long. The project site is located south of Fernwood Ave. between Birch Street and Adancc Avenue. The project site is comprised of vacant City owred properties, which are remnant parcels from the construction of the 105 Freeway over 20 years ago. Project parcels include: 6175 -001 -902 6174 - 001 -904 6174 -001 -913 6174- 001 -915 6174 -001 -918 6174-001 -911 6175 -001 -903 6174 -001 -912 6174 -001 -915 6174- 001 -917 6174 -001 -910 6174 -001 -912 7) Project Sponsors Name and Address: City of Lynwood Community Development Department 11330 Bullis Rd. Lynwood, CA 90262 8) General Plan Designation: Multi- Family Residential 9) Zoning: Multi- Family Residential (R -3) 10j Description of Project: The proposed project encompasses a 5.25 acre area and will provide the City with new parkland. The Lynwood Linear Park will include features such as a meandering walking trail, dog - park, community garden as well as a bio -swale with interpretive signage for environmental education opportunities. In addition, the park will include a playground, an urban forest canopy, solar lighting and historical signage kiosks throughout the park. The planning, design and construction of the park was made possible through a grant from the Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, -!cod Control, River and Costal Protection Bond Act of 2006. T-e construction of the park will require a General Plan Amendment and ?one Change of the project site, in order to be corsistent with the City's General Plan and zoning regulations. The City is proposing to amend the project site's General Plar and zoning designations from Multi - Family Residential to Oper Soace, The Page 2 of 15 proposed General Plan Arnendrnent and Zone Charge require formal actcns by the City's Plarnirc Commission and qty Council. 11 i Surrounding Land Uses and Environmental Setting: The subject property is boated on the ror`J! -west corner of Hollis Road and Martr Lu&,er King, Jr. EiNd. Surround land uses include: • Noro: Desidertal • South: Residential • East: Residential • West: Commercial 12 Other agencies whose approval is required: County of Los Argefes, Fre Departnent .3 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts Potentially Affected. Tine Initai Study and Negative Declarator analyze t+e cotental ervircrmertai imcacts associated wit' the propcssed proiects. ?he areas ?vaivared it nis I ^itiai StLdy are; ..and 'Jse and Plarrirg Trarspertater; Circulator Public Ser.ices Dopulater and leusirg Sieiegical Resources Utites & Serr+ceS Geological & Soils Energy & Mineral Resources Aestt ercs '-4ydrelcg & Water Quaiiti Hazards &'razardcus Materais Culturai Resources Air Quality Ncise Recreaccr Mandatory =Tdirgs of Sigrifcarce e = ^v rcrr er* I Analysis r this Bettor is pa er-�ed af`er the I ^itai St dy 'Checklist rycr-rrerded ty the :EQ? Suideiires and '.IsEI by rthe 'Zit.' :.r ^`i'.mrrnerta! °V'eW irxess. `Cr `.a,'e preiir - ar) e `/'rorr'•-.ertal assessment order -aker, as pa'" 7f cis I :ita: St;dy s preparat:cr, a determiratcr chat u ere is a pocartai For ilgrif cant aafeCS rdicates tt e need `c -Ter=- `.IN ar atyze dle Pro?ect-s irroacts and tc ide^tfy mitgater -^easures. Environmental Factors Potentially Affected. 7`e er�v'r.nr-entai `actors Checked below 'NOLI_ '� )Ot rtai1 lffectali .y ti is cr -' rV Nirq at ''east Jrt r-cac: -..at s a ctertally Sigrif cart impact-' a<_ !rdicated.:ry the - rec0st or the Follewirg gages. ^d ; ; <2 and P +a-rirc _'CCC!aPCr Ord ;: C.l,c ^� Deter72i71aua7r':.. 3icic4gira: '.esc!�r_zs a7ar,c IIC142 •_,tilc se +eves tint. =_s & Ze. ; e Ss — -arrr I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, X and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. — I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. — I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and Z) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. — I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. — Signature Printed Name Environmental Analysis (Checklist)' Date For 14, A bref explanatiorr is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parenthesis following each question. A "No Impact' answer if adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone;. A "No Impact' answer should be explained where it is based on project- specific screening analysis. Page 4 of L6 Ail answers must take account of the whole aeon irvoived, including ofF -site as well as on -site, curnUatve as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and corstruetior as well as operational impacts. 'Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect significant If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determinabOr made, an EIR is required. 'Potentially Significant t)nless Mitigated Incorporated" applies where the incorporator of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "less than Significant Impact.' The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XW1. "Earlier Analyses,' may be cross - referenced). Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has `beer, adequately analyzed it an earlier EIR or negative declaratoe. Sectors 15063 Earlier analyses are discussed in Section X` H at the end of the checidist. i_ead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to nformaton sources for potential impacts 'e.g., generai plans, zoning ordinarces;. Reference m a previeusiy prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the staternert is substantiated. .A source list should be attached, and ether sources :sed or irdividuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. Issues (and Supporting Information Sources); Nt^t:IG Te Drpoosal '-sat -r '.xtertai 'mpacs T'dchArg: LAND USE AND PLANNING. wotiiC me orcccsal. tirric, Nit, iereral --iar ie=.agrzricr :r zorlrg' Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact i 125GCr52: i5 par F to CorsL -,c cr Df :re ^caw par'<, Je �t/ S =rCCS;rg r 3me[+C r!"'E Sx'rer31 far 3rd Z::rirg iesigratcrs cf to project site m 3e _crs start 'alit i ai of -kre ti's Garerai Tar r ±at i e Dar`s Nill prpiCe ouNic eriG merr 3r .9er SOaCe are "_creacCral 3per% Lrltes- SoeaflcalN :te _Or Sr^�rCr if t'e '.e'ea Car'( s _orsicterr Nilt- i- '� -S ' . _ Ccer Scat_ IC„cis@cr, °chc0 --S _ 3 its 'irk'.; g xer Zracs _rd'Vic, s L= D,Ciic Accts. -E Ew oam Mill he ccnlsLe, C Hit ar^Ce 1C -x �,rwceC Ml.riccal -ce "_�G: -!aces �c °E rrert arc ],.r:cse Jr ;fie Cer Scapa 'D=C_ 3 ;.c -�je- -r ,r"5'ce _a. C N+` - !ai ^yrDrurc .l.iCrrprr _yc. CFls arc ot, rlijESL it .2r" -'S :F +e`,eicrre ^t cruar.5. Tt- e'r, JarC wil rC,' Cr3CE a Jt,IICFC ESrCr 2r 3 = tar3CS2� ?� :he oP" 'r . h,7 } S (,,ated_ �Cr;11G N u aCCIIC8C12 3 ^' /'rirr'•Eri31 =1ar5 r 7CIICIes 3CCCCeC J'� 3ge uES NIIT t.CSCI'7CI` 3e rccrcaurie Nlr_" m.is'rg aG_ __C f '�e nari -, r Got'. ., iGiS X raarCS: ;r r,;rr_ ,_:r-'. rC7n•7BP�_le are: .9ec.' r I� e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of = an established community (including tow income or minionty community)? Rem (b-e): The proposed project wt not conflict with established clans or policies as T meeta an the goals of the State's 3oba1 warming solutions Act of 2006 and is consistent with the Les Angeles County, Los Acres River Master Plan, Common Ground Watershed and Open Space Plan of the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, and the Integrated Regional Watershed Mara Plan for the region. The construction of the new park will be consistent with existirg 'and uses in the ndnity, which are primarily residential uses. The project will provide passive recreational opportunities and on-site amenities such as a dog park, commurity garden, playground, fitness cone, and ecological resources. The constriction of the new park wN not affect agraultrural resources or operations as there are rc agricultural reseurces .:r !ndentfied uses in the vicinity. The City of Lynwood is heavily urbanrzed and the subject property is 'opted along commercial corridors and residential streets. The proposed project will rot disrupt or divide the physical ar- angement of the community but rather create an a0viti noted that connects severai d?anneis of alternative transportation such as the Green Line- Long Beach Blvd. Metro Station, which is located less than a '/a mile from (fie west end of the park and the Lana Bicycle Tail on the Los Angeles River located '/a mile from the east end of the park. Mitigation Measures: No mitigator. measures are.-equired. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Lass Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would ne proposal: a, Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projectiors' b; Induce substantial growth in an area either xx directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major Infrastructure)? Displace existing housing, especially affordable _,. __ )0( - housing' Responses: a -c) The City s proposal to corsrruct a new park will rot impact existirg -esdential lousing stock as the project site -.s _urendy vacant. The project will not impact proposed or antiapated housing opportunities, as the City's recently adopted 201x-2021 Housing Element accommodates designated Regional Housirg Needs Assessment rumbers along the Long Beach Blvd. mridor. The proposed project seeks to provide nearov residentiat ieighbcrhoods with additional oper space opocrtunibes, recreational services and programming as Nell as cc promote active living. Two existirg residential strictures at APN 6174001 -004 and 6174- 001 -005 will remain. Mitigation Measures', No mitigation measures are required. Page 5 of 15 Potentially signirmnc Potentially unless Less Than Sgnifiont Mitigation Srgm!' rant No Impact r>ted Impact Impact GEOLOGIC AND SOIL& woad thR proposal --%A it or expose people to potential impacts nwivirg: b? Seismic gourd st aidrg' - Xk — Resporse a -b;: 3re rc 3ct:ve cult zcre< r ~re Otj Of ! ynwceC. However, eart quakes of 'arge ma9rvl3Xe cor.rd QP_ate seismic ground �akln(]. Ary phy4ral derekipme•t of d pro]ect > W 35 3 re41it Of tfie Gu*" mar` A/TlE emerC 7 ?one Qwa w will be par' aedced x meet 9ulder9 a requr�wis r mdsrard potertal earttciake razarls. Seismic gramd -ailure? =— 1 SeiCe, b:rami. ar volcanic hazard' = ardslides Or .TLdf.Cws' -- -- Xx Eresicr, cnarges it xccgr3chy cr •,rs 3cil _ _ x( ccrdtors ex3vatcr. gr3dirg, cr rill' Rescrrse :: r'._ Ac rr:ng .-j � —e t/s Sereni far. -Isi:,rcai 3halicn hazer crdicers -`ess rar K 'e= deed trcc.gtcut mum x t�e Scut ',,ate _-- Yrwocd' Quaerargle- Te C:tf as the cotertai tr 5eVeral areas x De 3usceecele ?c lieuefactcr. J�.Ihererc=_ tp '.:rifer- Zcdes 3rC 31`44,Fs �r a site medfic 7:asis M11 :educe mcacts assccater mtl +cuerac cr. 3: Subsicerce ;f '.Je arC = Excarsive 3ciis' - --- —_... zc R=sperse g -r;. ` ^e -c: s NiC-m a ici etacCms area. Te xsrg -asciertal 5u--c-"res wit -or ye 3ltery 3rd _ry -em ccrst_C�cr nil! recut-_ 3L^_c^ r_I ciar-re'new ^v �e ar's Buldirc =_rd Safeti Civisicr. lricve gecrcgic crhvscai ;Zesucrse: 'TMe ^tutee' site Ices -or a,,e :rque ' =attr'_ 35 T :s 7 -rerry tat ,rde,,elcced ard. -ric` -s _-,-rose"_ ^' sLCbsm oar? .°^`,._rr -af_ _. .... ,.,..., 'e "'S Mitigation Measures: •tc 1i�:C�aTrcr Te3c:r�5 3rd 'Lin? �'. Potentially Significant Potentially finless Lass T1lan Significant Mitigation Significant M4 Impact incorporated Impact Impact IV AWER. 'F %,,. ❑iv `e _rOGC at 2�u. . _urges 'r acs=tcr te=_. ;r3iraye carte - - <. Jf ine=te- r ir.cer , -.races �azar:s eum : s 9crOrg' rcc :i.race - pacer= .r U-ef ;f 3Ur'at._ ,vat °r - aGaa•� _ ..r',pe.'3T.'_r_ - ___. ,_gp - -T _: V d) Changes in the amount of surface water in _ _ = any water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction = of water movements? r% Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or acwabons, or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? ( ) 9) altered direction or rate of ft.ow of groundwater? xx h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) — - = i) Substantial reduction in the amount of x= groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies' Response a -0: The Project site '.s located in de Central Los Angeles Basin within the physiographic region designated as the Down Plain, and is underlain 'oy recent alluvial deposits typid of the Los Angeles Basin. The proposed project will not impact water, vnoff, drainage patterns or the quality of ground waters. As part of the new park desigr, a component of the project includes a beswale that will capture storm water and filter it down to the water table. tt is estimated that Mtf+ natural ground cover, such as the use of native plants, mulch and decomposed granite; the rew park will reduce mater .unoff W 10 %. The new park will decrease water consumption through the addition of approx. 200,000 sq. ft of peroous surface by using only drought - tolerant native plants. Mitigation Measures' No mitigation measures are required. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact AIR QUALrrY. Would the proposal a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to _ — - xx an axisting or projected air quality violation' h? Expose sensitve receptors to peltutarts� -- = ARer air movement, moisture, or temperature, _ -- xx or Cause any ---range in climate? ?; Create objectionable odors? _ Xx a_) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, -_ ___ xx_ 'either directly or indirac t]YV -anflict Nit- ar applicaole plan, policy or adopted for ire purpose of reducing ate emissions of greenhouse gases' Resperses a -r7- The proposed proje¢ -Nil cot nave ar adverse effect on the =ty's air quality as tie request to charge me Gereral olar arc Zoning ]es!gnaton or the project ite mom hint- Housing Residential to Open space will —suit r mor=- acres cf park space m to City - The Department or E Energy has meted that a young 7ee ear. 5equester ary Nnere mm L.0 -c i.3 bs- of canon each year. wtnle a 50 year old Tae _an sequester over 100 'bs. annually, The new park Nall nave ar �rbar - orast'arocv Nith beer Su :Tees. Usirg :his measurable. ]unng the nceptbr oercd of the aratect, years L -S: fie tiara -ryes Page 8 of 15 will ace -re becweer r: -c� 'bs, or ar-vr arruaity. After _2.S Year,, ;t s asTmatec Tat Te .zbar forest 3rcpy cr.;vicec by tie new ark will 3G4;n_ 1,250 �,bs, of artPor annually, this rxirnber growng significantly as the Tees mature. "le ^ew park is mrsister t with tie Los Angeles Camty tas Argeles River Master Plan, and the Common Gmwd Ward arC Open Spaca Plan d Ue Rivets and Mourmus Coriser+ancy by a&erng to the lse and propicior of nave vegetation, watershed oirservadon and sustainable building orartices. Mitigation Measraes: Nic ribgabor measures are r- quirec. potentially SkjnWKant Impact VI. TRANSPORTATION /CIRCULATION. would µe Tsai .res:It'.r: Potertially Sgnifiont Ihdess Mitigation Incorporated i e Than Sirpwfx3nt No Impact Impact 3, Irceasec >ehide Tes or --ar-c ocrgesdcr' _t'( Rasccrse: Ac-.e$ M to priec- 3rt2 will -oe ,:a Scr:ce Scat, 3ullis Road. ;erode :)r.-,e 3rd AdarGc AerLe. -'e ,muesed oroiect will rct ead -c ar :raease ,r iericie mOs or traffic congesocr, as Te oark will cromcte x1cesmar arc nor- mmrized actwti Trougr Te !rc t sicr If ^igt, vlsibi{ity -?walks 3x3ughev:t Te ar< scare 'r addtlocr, ;Te kart rrowdes ar aecroximareiy i. T -ile ^earderrg 'Nalk;rg pa& mthir '.^e Tare ,,,ac= �o serve as 3 :crr'ecGrg mode f al`_.�'at° . --ar r3[ICr sL� as �.e vletro 3reef _re a[ -zrg 3eac^ 3h,c. or -Te -arc 3icrce -ail or d-e -A River --�us -eicirg reduce e ^ice ^cs. o -azards '.o safari : -r esgr ear.;res '? -g. sharp :tires or dargerous ircersec*jCe, or nccr-cafibie :ses e.y.. lair^ uicmert',' X:'. R,°SCCrse: �s :art or Te --ti :3 -eview r -e cro e(* � -e ° -t +ic ricr'cs Ceca=. er- °nill ce resccrscle -or e ^_f fie olars tc ersure "at Tere 3r -c ocrerbal hazards x saf =r. `.rsurMicert jar<irg acacty or -site nr off-site' iIX 2eseerse: while Te ororesec .^,r ^,;ems croviees 31 ;r -site oamrc scacas r 2r7er c acccmmcear_e cart aist^rs, re oar< alsc encourages and cromctes niter -are -cdes cr ;arsocr'atcr s Te or [-'L ste. --..e sew Z;art .rdLdeS 3 mearcerrc nakrc ,-,a'lC- ic.de ac:. -eicrtered -rsswaiks arc rn35u -_co re r or er Lr- ,,,.ate nalkjr� ,r 'ikirc c "-e 'ew Dare ,e _ C _'.:rertiv ices cc save ]esigra[ed carlcrg rr=rwremelm Tr ocer scare Asa s ch as a car<. le croecsec carcrc mill - eer -e-u, ec 20C - aricre direrscrs as r+ell as :mite reside :r_.WCcr '°Guirerrerts. -c ream- °cZ3M =_ --r :ar^E> `rr 3e^_es''ar5 or' : :t0Cis5' till �— •aii`,e 3r 5GCi?L���` '.ail. ua- Brrcr -e ,r atr T3P'''.0 Y:' - e .;af< arC , Tt- ni{ ]_ _C5�Ste. 3a ?' arr.'s ^: �I :. _ C , �. -_ .. .. �eS^..r_ mwf ^,:.., _ _ : _. �.,. ,y -• �. ••� - �- ; ,Ir r°c _r^"�r.e 1'at ?e a,ry z -ara gill ;ist'�r M3`-lgat ;.or Measur_s- yr Q VIII_ ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES_ Would the proposal aj Centlict •will, adopted energy conservaficr. Mans' XX use ^.on-rerewable resources it a wasteful and _ XX Tnefr`iciert manner' Z) Result it dire doss of availability of a known __ —. -- XX mineral resource drat would be of future value !o fie region and the residents of the State' Response=_: a _, Pre proposal will or °suit 'rr dire css of a 'crowr mineral source tat would oe of value -c t•e egicn and 'ire -esidencs in me state. Aise, dire project Nould net result in availability of a ocally- •.r*mcerart mineral cure;= recovery sit-- delineated Ir the Gereral ?Ian or any other land use plan. Mitigation Measures: No ningatcr measures are required. Potentially Page 1,j of 1 5 Potentially potentially Significant Unless Les Than Signifiont Mf igation Significanit No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. would de proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened, or rare species or their -- = habitats (including but not limited to olants, fish, insects, animals, and birds)' b) Locally designated species (e.9., heritage trees) )0 — c) Locally desgrated natural communities — — = (e.g., oak foreo coastal habitat, etc)' e) Wetlard habitat (e.g., marsh, .riparian, and -- )0( vernal pool)' wildlife dispersal or migration corridors' )0 Responses: a -e). There is no potential impact to any candidate, sensitive, or special stabs species, riparan habitat or ary other sensitive natural community, or impede the movement of native or migratory nsh or wildlife species or native or for the whiclm determined that no migratory corridor. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was :ormduded project ,ate, r ponds or wetlands were observed on the Proper-'/, nor were any wetlands identified on the property in the historcal environmental database search. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Les Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact VIII_ ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES_ Would the proposal aj Centlict •will, adopted energy conservaficr. Mans' XX use ^.on-rerewable resources it a wasteful and _ XX Tnefr`iciert manner' Z) Result it dire doss of availability of a known __ —. -- XX mineral resource drat would be of future value !o fie region and the residents of the State' Response=_: a _, Pre proposal will or °suit 'rr dire css of a 'crowr mineral source tat would oe of value -c t•e egicn and 'ire -esidencs in me state. Aise, dire project Nould net result in availability of a ocally- •.r*mcerart mineral cure;= recovery sit-- delineated Ir the Gereral ?Ian or any other land use plan. Mitigation Measures: No ningatcr measures are required. Potentially Page 1,j of 1 5 LEM X. Significant Potentially Unless Less Than significant Mitigation significant 140 Impact Incorpor3ted Impact Imp* HAZARDS. Wolid U-e or'Or®1 ;rnnlve: 3' A rwA of acodental exlolosier or release :f __ _ 7Ct :azjrtous RA starces (PdLdrg, Tut net united M: dl, pesUOdes, d+emxais, or radiates` 7` Possible .nte<?ererce N!it, ar emergercl '25 O — Plar or e'T>ergerAcy e- amator pear' Te zeaWr -if 3ry !,ealtr nazarC x _ —_- - AX- octertal heart• PazarC' Ezpn-sure of people :c axistrg ;curses _— - -_ X= of octertal health ^azards? lrcreaseC Fre lizard r =areas wit- �a ^r aoe -- _ :U brlsh, grass. Cr Tees' Response ;3--;. T-e C ed rcccs eroie^ ml �cr =Yocse e orrruriCi tC ^azarCs or ,azardcus ,laterals. A P^ase i Ervercrmertai Site Ass - --.ert was - ccrcuctet' r r�_:;, Nrid` Cecerr!rec mat rC er`..vronrxrtai rnditicrs zxLaed as :eP.rec !r k'? 152' 75. r � e :aa or cresert, ;r -e or r --e :=ediate ridntr tar NCLId afi?d to site. T e Assessrnert Ircuded a orcoer, :.rsoe=cr cv a -,ualifiec arwrormertal assessor obser,atcr of 3djacert crorer;es 3rd d-e xocer`, ,,crit, mor cubic -gr� ,f -wa` . zv;ew of = gula[or, 91es -eew of or-per`i `istorr, are --� .-eview of pre`ncus ery +rc! merra� �rvestgatcrs. '..e A_5e5srert aisc r.CLCeC 3r erv!r_rrref-mI ter sear^ _arc e preraratcr of t+.e rercr. Mitigation Measures' Vc - itgatcr - easura 3ra -- -Uirec Potentialty Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Ircarporateo Impact Impact NOISE. Wood fie or:ccsai �It -r- (rceases _r -�srg -else evels; J EYppSere Y :ECCiB -� 52Vcra '.Clsi' e,ai ? :C( �-scer_es a- '"-e zrsc .cc,:. ._ -e c",; car:_ -a, rc -a&e -c!se :e_. _ r re -a -urrg crs; -�_ -C 3- -"Ies. '�'r7Lgr '!'P_ C=er�aCCr *1 =, `,u :e ..,. .rar_a arc -e r^eleC'erc? ^ter :r =eat — rPge ^eri r' cgs. l` -r r =_as2 r -cise 3`ai' �e s., ar ;igr;fcarT_ r -e ;rcc =_ac r ;e.-' hill arwde .. — �rcc- �r - c -X� atci - :es as 3r 'S3 _.i ;: _ :ei -n;ee^ - _ _ ', _ _. • _, 7al :Sea. Mitigation Measures Cf Potertiaiiy sigrit=cart Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Imps XI. PUBLIC SERVICES- Wald the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need fix new or altered government services in any of the following areas: x( a) Fire protection' b) Police protectioO XX Response: While the construction of a new part may require additional ails for service at the Project Sate, the Park space is being designed to minimize vandalism and crime with the incoporatior of seaurtty lighting, signage and design Features that increase public safety. Additionally the Las Angeles Courty Sheriffs Department operates and monitors security cameras at various critical points along Fernwood Avenue. The Gty currently contracts with a vendor to provide onilte security ier^ces throughout the Ws park network and will be the primary source for public safety in the Linear Park. c) Schools? — J) %lamtenarce of public facilities, including roads' -)0(— a) Other governmental services? X_( Responses a, c-e): The proposed pmlect 'mll not adversely Impact government services related m fire prteetion, schools or ocher governmental services as the new park will be low maintenance wid, the ircorperatier of drought tolerant rate plants and the use of reclaimed water for irngatlor. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations b the following utilities: a; Power or natural gas' —.- -XX— Response: The Phase ;. Environmental Site Assessment determined that two Cbevron underground petroleum pipeline .markers exist at tte approximate center of the property and are not an environmental ssue of concern at the time of the reppr`, as there are no reported incidents or accidents as a result of the pipeline. During the construction and fife of the park, tie pipeline and its markers will be protected to ensure the safety and continued service of the utility. T'le uroject site also encompasses an existing alectncal substaloor d:at will remain as part of the new park. b; Communications systems' - c' Local or regional water treatment or -- XX distnbuticr facilities' Storm water drairage' -- -- x=. Response: .as par- of cite new park design, a component of are project includes a oipswaie that will 2pture norm water and niter !t down to the Nater [able. it ; <_ =estimated that wit-i natural ground cover, such as :re use of native plants, mwc' anc decomposed granite; he new park will educe water runoff to i0% . The new park will decrease Nater corsumobor d,•rough fte additicr of approx. 200,CC0 sq. R. of perilous surface by usirg only Jrougbt-tolerart native piarts. XX. scud waste disposal' -- -- - Page 12 of to t, 1—cal car..- giora�l water su- .poies' ���} �.... Lt N..� waste y .y....�y�p G1.C.K�q..� Responses- W. e'! a Prolled would rlDt reSilt (� the .i�_cti � of r w Q t WaW faU of eJQ7arL ' of .°astir g waste or dv.v,,. `ac v -egLffe aCCfficrkI sernri, mid model Haply mN A Wa4e� +reatinenc -ern:WWTWlt5 Jr Te L-s 4xiefes Rem, ora+ Ovater miry cm t cl scare ane a1 tieem state and 'oc3i 50e,es regUatiors as r la" T ,solid waste. Mitigation Measues: 14L miti(jauor Tease es are rag ec. PAM Siviukam Pity IWOW Lass Than Significant MKtigation Srgrdfiant No impact Incorporated impact impact )=. AESTHETICS. 04oulc Te or-m sai: a Affec[ a scaric ASta ar sceric - igrwav' r Have a !&ncrst -3cie - ega6"e 3estretc effect' - -- C(_ ate 3 -ew imr`e rf igrt x glare. MlC wouc ?c,er-,! 3tfa, �e, :r -igrtume ,,Ewe' _x:(_ >ut3artaily ]egrace -re axistrg visLai w zrx[iu rr :Laiity cf -e �-Ma rr surL -Crgs' ---- - _kc_ Rescc-rses `a -," r --e Tr rr _,rwcce -. s a -ea.,9., ,r^arize_ and -ear,, -_-Litt rut rrrrLrrc, rr -cscr Fiat :.ard. 7-era are -C der`fie•_ scar:c oszas .,r ,;grificzrt at.,rai r.;.. esow z_as nit-ii e .=:t tat Ncufc ::e '.trcact2-, � r~e Lrccsau ,elect 7 -e -ew _dY< nil! :rc^_rpera(a 3 ^li'Ir^LrJ ,T _� ;Gar- ocwer°! 're_'esrar - rerr2C !igr6 ter^ grCLt 7'e �ar'<'r ;r er :c reaase �sblit, 3rr safer, as n -!I as z rr,,nce 3rbert igrtrg tr =art sct,otes arc rngrars. Mitigation Measures: Vi. 7 tyaricv reasu as 3r'_ -N_ Llr3t Potentiaity signtficarrt Impact )4f. CULTURAL RESOURCES. -PlIUC -µe =Lcx- _ '=is� -:^ ar_rcecircica::'sc�r = =_s -avF i_ ]crerCat S �a452 3 7r,SGi :.`argE '_ Z ch-: _XiSr II y1CGS :r ZC. � ._cG n'itrir - PoterrWay Signif ant Unles Less Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact _ _ . _ _ r`._ . XV. XVI. that the surrounding land -uses were and continue to be residential- In an effort to increase cvlturai values and community awareness, the proposed project will include five historical kiosks that will tell the story of Lynwood, from the Tongva indigenous population to present day. The new park will provide the Gtys first historical teaming opportunity- Furthermore, the Plan would not disturb any human remains, including those catered ai6ide of formal offnetErieS - T-11 JaJaLil� Potentially Significant Potentially Ihdess Less Than Significant Mitigation Sgeufiorrt No Impact Incorporated Impart impact RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Inc—ase the demand for neighborhood or = regional parks or other recreational faClites? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? = Responses: a-b) The construction of the new park will alleviate a current shortage of park space in the Gty at .o of ar. acre per 1,000 residents, whim is one of the lowest ratos in the State. The City has six parks totaling 39.4 acres of park space to share amongst is appro:omately 70,000 residents. Without adequate access to park and recreation space, d+e Gt(s residents, visitors and business community will continue to lack health and weilnes opportunities. The proposed park will add m the City s bark network and stands to be a center of community reaeation as it is located directly in the canter of the Gty. Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required- Page 14 of 1'S Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a; Does the project have the potential to degrade XX he quality of the environment, substantially reduce he habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a are or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major penods of California history or prehistory? b; Dees the project have the potential to achieve XX short -tern, to the disadvantage of lorg -term, environmental goals? Does'dte project have impacts brat are rdivldually limited, but cumulatively consideabie7 '"Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed it connection with the effect of past projects, dte effects of other current projects, aid the effects of probable Future projects.) Page 14 of 1'S d-' Cces t o project ^ave e_ runrnelrtal effects xC which will cause st;bslantial adverse affects on human beings, either dir°cby or Indirectly' Responses: a-d) The Proposed project s providing a mmpr itnsive and long range wring effort to remm to projec, site `ran Mutt- family Residential w Oper Space t r order hn provide much xeded park spare nor UI a Ws rte, 'mss and brsness community. T*e ew park will :xt have direct or indirect adverse effects or hunans, as the part will mrtrhioute to t•e overall health of to �ommuritj by ircorperatng opporoirites far watldrg, fitness activities and ;ter :ecaatorai acbvites. The new park mll mprove envirorrental m ditors it the area ov ircrperattr+g design FeabAes si.ch as a t.•ioswale, an inctersve urar forest, placer ert of native plans, a o; rnrm.rity garden, solar lights and !*e or s,,sfairable matera& r additicr tee oars will !r:cude histrrral kiosks to prcrwte 3nd educate about tIe CW3 �tstccrr. `{c Tibgabcr mea5Lirs are -equired. XVII. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. WCWd d e orcccsai 3 Ge!'er3ra Tf errclse gas '_r'Issicf s. - *Irer directy or !rdrecty, d-at Tay `ave a sgrifirart impact or tfhe ervirormert' Ccrflict H tt, ar acdiaLtie olar, or roiic -eguiatcr adopted for the purpose of -ducrg ! e errisscrs of greerrcuse ;aces' Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact CC Rsorsesc a -o e pr:,pcsec pnjecz milf . z uce. x a ser-aa i pass, gree-r'rcLse ;aces at 3r=_ ;cat to a xsirabie :r`lar erw- r•meri ov 1'e additcr or ar -_rear fcres arepv _overage 3rd =se 2CO,CCC sq. t. cf native m_getacer. TMi _edc r =_ sill aesCr air~_cr-.e carciates, sore as 3r .'.r emis5crs, .; -ale- by :tee Ieric far b-3ffc cr - e :. _: -=two • a, •, -sill also rcrt-tuw ,- -c -duce -e Asia � affer o dlrc ­Iecessar; spade :r .rbar arvimrmerts. "e Decarh-erc cr E -era. ' as nctec tat a Bourg car sequester arysFere -r- LC ., 1.3 lbs. of ar_cr =_aif- {ear. stile 3 SC near cId r_e -ar sequester pier ! X :bs. arruail•,. T -e ^ew art sill nave 3r r?ar rarest arritiv wit' over 50 _e=_. Jswq -is -eas:r;tt _unng .^e rcactcr cercc rt ^.e fears _ ;.:-e .a ^: ----es sill apt:r_ cetneer 50- 55 '.Ls. of ar^_cr arrually. A ,ter 12,3 +ears, It 's estmatec t•at le ;:rhar Lrest rccv prwded cv to -:ew car'c sill accre _.25C Its. cr arn.,cr arruaily d-is cumber gr_wirg sgrlfarbv as ^e Tees mar.., _. le new ;ark Is - _crsscerc ML' 'f•e Lus Angeies - unt•.r _s Argeies Zver Master :far, arc to Zommor. Grourd Watersred 3rd Over Scace afar -I- le Rivers and Kcurmirs �;rserrarcr adherrg _o :-e .:se arc .mreCcr -f ladve .ege2der, wat -4- C aticr 310 ststairabie - ouifdirg orach -Ces. Mitigation Measures %I- i +ga' -r -. EISLriS a. - )QV. EARLIER ANALYSIS. -.-Cr: �is.`rf�c `'c�`ic 'cEBr 3h2CCaC2'.`�J ara!v?cct 'r ar .a,. {Er - .r ,..- Enypr_'a° _EC 12 ratio _ Earlier analyses used :-e-c:r, =_ar'ier a'a ''+ses 3 -c i=e cYO_ C E'+ sir_ 3'ra!iacie `,r Impacts adequately addressed. --E standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis_ c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the ex'ttent to which they address site - specific conditions for the project Authority: Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087. Reference: Public Resources Code Sections 21080(-.), 21080.1, 21080.3, 21082.1, 21083, 21083.3, 210'93, 21094, 21151; SundsUom Y. County of Mendocino, 202 Cal.App.3d 296 (1988); Leonoff v. Monterey Board of Supervisors, 222 Cal.App.3d 1337 (1990). 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