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RESOLUTION NO. 82-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARSON REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 80-192
AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS
AMENDED, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY j
FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY, AS AMENDED 1982 .
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Resolution No. 80-192 is hereby repealed.
Section 2. In accordance with Public Resources Code
Section 21082 , the City Council hereby adopts the proce-
dures attached hereto as its Guidelines for the considera-
tion and evaluation of projects and the preparation of
Environmental Impact Reports in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, as amended, and the Guidelines of
the Secretary for the Resources Agency, as amended 1982.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of
March , 1982 .
MAYOR
ATTEST:-
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Helen S. Kawagoe , City Clerk of the City of
Carson, California, do hereby certify that the whole number
of members of the City Council of said City is five; that
the foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 82-025 , was
duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City
at a *regular meeting of said Council , duly and regularly
held on the 8th day of March , 1982, and that the same
was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DeWitt, Egan, Mills, Bridgers & Calas
NOES : COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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City Clerk, ity o Carson
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CITY OF CARSON
CEQA GUIDELINES
(Revised 1982 )
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I . GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
B. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C. Exemptions from CEQA . . . . . . . . 4
D. Application of CEQA to Discretionary Projects 5
E. Submission of Data by Applicant . . . . . . . . 5
F. Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
II. THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Receipt of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Determination of Exemption . . . . . . . . 7
C. Initial Study . . . . . . . . . . 7
D. Consultation with Responsible Agencies . . . . 8
E. Negative Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
III. THE EIR PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A. Decision to Prepare an EIR . . . . . . . . . . 10
B. Preparation of the Draft EIR . . . . . . . . . 10
C. Public Review of the Draft EIR . . . . . . . . 13
D. Evaluation of Comments by Lead Agency . . . . . 14
E. The Final EIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F. Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
G. Statement of Overriding Considerations . . . . 15
IV. FILINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
A. Notice of Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . i6
B. Notice of Completion . . . . . . . . . . . 16
C. Notice of Determination . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
V. APPENDICES
A. Flow Chart- Environmental and Project
Application Review Process
B. Environmental Information and Checklist Form
C. List of Categorical Exemptions
D. Status of Application Form
E. Notice of Preparation
F. Notice of Completion
G. Notice of Determination
H. Negative Declaration Form
I. Examples of Significant Effects
J. Energy Conservation Measures
K. Projects of Statewide, Regional or Areawide
Significance.
L. '- Chart of Maximum Time Limits
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I. GENERAL.
A. Use.
These Guidelines, effective 1982 (date
of adoption) , set forth the procedures which shall
be used by the City of Carson in the implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970
(CEQA) , as amended. They are based on the State
CEQA Guidelines promulgated by the Resources Agency,
as amended February 6 , 1982 , which are incorporated
herein by reference, and should be referred to
whenever additional detail or clarification is
necessary.
B. Definitions.
(1) Development Project. Development project means
any project undertaken for the purpose of the
following: on land, in or under water, the placement
or erection of any solid material or structure;
discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of
any gaseous, liquid, solid or thermal waste:
grading, removing, dredging, mining or extraction of
any materials; change in the density or intensity of
use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision
pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act ( commencing with
Section 66410 of the Government Code) , and any other
division of land except where the land division is
brought about in connection with the purchase of
such land by a public agency for public recreational
use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of
access thereto; construction, reconstruction,
demolition, or alteration of the size of any
structure, including any facility of any private,
public, or municipal utility; and the removal or
harvesting of major vegetation other than for
agricultural purposes, kelp harvesting, and timber
operations which are in accordance with a timber
harvesting plan. "Structure" includes, but is not
limited to, any building, road, pipe, flume, conduit,
siphon, aqueduct, telephone line, and electrical
power transmission and distribution line.
Development project does not include a permit to
operate, a ministerial project, or a change of
organization of a city or a municipal reorganization.
(2 ) Discretionary Project. Discretionary project
means an activity defined as a project which requires
the exercise of judgment, deliberation, or decision on
the part of the public agency or body in the process of
approving or disapproving a particular activity, as
distinguished from situations where the public agency
or body merely has to determine whether there has been
conformity with applicable statutes, ordinances or
regulations. A project having both ministerial and
discretionary elements is deemed discretionary.
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(3 ) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) . Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) means a detailed statement setting
forth the environmental effects and considerations
pertaining to a project as specified in Section 21100
of CEQA, and may refer to either a Draft or a Final.
EIR, pursuant to Sections III .B. and III .E. of these
Guidelines.
(4 ) Initial Study. Initial Study means a preliminary
analysis prepared by the Lead Agency pursuant to
Section II .B. of these Guidelines to determine whether
an EIR or a Negative Declaration must be prepared.
(5 ) Lead Agency. Lead Agency means the local
agency ( i. e. , the City or Redevelopment Agency) ,
which has the principal responsibility for carrying
out or approving a project, and which shall prepare
the environmental documents for a project.
(6 ) Mitigation. Mitigation of environmental
effects may include avoiding the effect by not
taking a certain action, limiting the effect,
repairing or restoring the impacted environment,
reducing the effects by preservation and maintenance
operations during the life of the project, and/or
compensating for the impact by replacing or providing
substitute resources or environments.
(7 ) Negative Declaration. Negative Declaration
means a written statement by the Lead Agency briefly
presenting the reasons why a proposed project will
not have a significant effect on the environment and
does not require the preparation of an EIR.
(8 ) Project. Project means the whole of an action,
which has a potential for resulting in a physical
change in the environment, directly or ultimately,
that is any of the following:
(a) An activity directly undertaken by a public
agency, including but not limited to public
works construction and related activities,
clearing or grading of land , improvements to
existing public structures, enactment and
amendment of ordinances, and the adoption and
amendment of local General Plans or elements
thereof pursuant to Government Code Sections
65100 through 65700;
(b) An activity undertaken by a person which is
supported in whole or in part through public
agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or
other forms of assistance from one or more
public agencies;
(c) An activity involving the issuance to a person
of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or
other entitlement for use by one or more
public agencies.
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"Project" does not include continuing administrative
or maintenance activities, emergency repairs to
public service facilities, general policy and
procedure making, feasibility or planning studies,
the submittal of proposals to a vote of the people,
and the closing of a public school and the transfer
of students.
(9 ) Responsible Agency. Responsible Agency means
a public agency, other than the Lead Agency, which has
responsibility for carrying out or approving a project.
(10 ) Significant Environmental Effect. Significant
environmental effect means a substantial or potentially
substantial, adverse change in any of the physical
conditions within the area affected by the activity
including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna,
ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic
significance, and may result from direct or indirect
consequences of a project.
A project shall be found to have a significant effect
on the environment if:
(a) The project has the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population
to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a
rare or endangered plant or animal or elimi-
nate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory;
(b) The project has the potential to. achieve
short-term environmental goals to the dis-
advantage of long-term environmental goals;
( c) The project has possible environmental ef-
fects which are individually limited but
cumulatively considerable. As used in this
section, "cumulatively considerable" means
that the incremental effects of an individual
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects; or
(d) The environmental effects of a project will
cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly.
Examples of consequences which normally have a signifi-
cant effect on the environment are listed in Appendix
(11) Trustee Agency. Trustee Agency means a state
agency having jurisdiction by law over natural
resources affected by a project which are held in
trust for the people of the State of California.
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C. Exemptions From CEQA.
The following projects are exempt from the requirements
of CEQA and do not require the preparation of an Initial Study,
Negative Declaration, or EIR:
(1) All Ministerial Projects. These are projects
for which the City' s discretionary approval is not
required . Such projects include but are not limited to
building permits, business licenses, final subdivision
maps and individual utility service connections and
disconnections.
(2 ) All Categorical Exemptions. These are classes of
projects which have been found by the Secretary for -
Resources not to have a significant effect on environ-
ment. A list of these exemptions is set forth in
Appendix "C" of these Guidelines.
(3 ) Certain Emergency Actions and Projects. These
include emergency projects carried out or approved by a
public agency to repair or replace property or facilities
damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in which
a state of emergency has been declared by the Governor,
and emergency repairs to public service facilities to
maintain service, and specific actions necessary
to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
(4 ) Projects which the Lead Agency rejects or disapproves.
(5 ) The establishment, modification, structuring,
restructuring, or approval of rates, tolls, fares or
other charges by public agencies which the public
agency finds are for the purpose of:
(a) Meeting operating expenses, including
employee wage rates and fringe benefits,
(b) Purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment
or materials,
(c) Meeting financial reserve needs and
requirements,
(d ) Obtaining funds for capital projects,
necessary to maintain service within existing
service areas, or
(e) Obtaining funds necessary to maintain
such intra-city transfers as are authorized by
city charter.
(6 ) Proposition 13 adjustments. These include
actions taken prior to January 1 , 1982, by a public
agency to implement the transition from the property
taxation system in effect prior to June 1, 1978 ,
to the system provided for by Article XIII A of
the California Constitution. This exemption is
limited to projects directly undertaken by any
public agency or projects undertaken by a person
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which are supported in whole or in part through
contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms
of assistance from one or more public agencies where
the projects:
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(a) Initiate or increase fees, rates, or
charges charged for any existing public service,
program, or activity, or
(b) Reduce or eliminate the availability of an
existing public service program or activity,
or
(c) Close publicly owned or operated facilities , or
(d ) Reduce or eliminate the availability of an
existing publicly owned transit service,
program, or activity.
D. Application of CEQA to Discretionary Projects.
Except as provided in Sections I .C. and II .C. of these
Guidelines, the Lead Agency shall prepare directly or
by contract an Environmental Impact Report for all
public and private Drojects which involve discretionary
governmental action, and which may have a significant
effect on the environment either individually or
cumulatively.
E. Submission of Data by Applicant.
(1 ) The Lead Agency may require the the applicant to
submit any data or information which may be necessary
for the Lead Agency to determine whether the project
may have a significant effect on the environment,
and to assist in the preparation of an Initial Study,
Negative Declaration or EIR by the Lead Agency. A
completed "Environmental Information and Checklist
Form, " must be submitted by the applicant so that an
Initial Study may be prepared. A copy of this form
is included in these Guidelines as Appendix "B" .
(2 ) In addition, the applicant shall provide the Lead
Agency with a list of any additional public agencies
which will have discretionary approval power over the
project.
F. Fees.
(1) A fee covering all costs and expenses, including
any consultants ' fees, incurred by the City in
preparing an Initial Study, Negative Declaration or
EIR, shall be charged to the project applicant.
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(2 ) No fee shall be collected when it is determined
at the initial examination that the proposed project
does not require the preparation of an Initial Study, a
Negative Declaration or an EIR, because the project is
exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Section I.C.
of these Guidelines.
(3 ) The City shall charge a fee not exceeding the
actual cost of reproduction to members of the public
who request copies of an Initial Study, Negative
Declaration or EIR.
II . THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW PROCESS.
A. Receipt of Application.
(1 ) No later than 30 calendar days after the Lead
Agency has received an application for a development
project, staff shall determine in writing whether
the application is complete and shall immediately
transmit the determinaton to the applicant. If the
application is determined to be incomplete, the deter-
mination shall indicate how it can be made complete.
A copy of the Status of Application form is provided
as Appendix D to these Guidelines.
(2 ) In addition to other considerations, an application
may be determined to be incomplete if any necessary
environmental information or data is omitted. Further ,
subsequent to an application being determined complete,
an applicant may be required to amplify, correct
or otherwise supplement the information provided with
the application.
(3 ) Where the following occurs, the Lead Agency may
deem an application for a project not received for
filing until such time as the environmental documenta-
tion required by CEQA has been completed:
(a) The enabling legislation for a program
requires the Lead Agency to take action on an
application within a specified period of six
months or less; and
(b) The enabling legislation provides that
the project will be approved by operation of law
if the Lead Agency fails to take any action
within such specified time period; and
( c) The project involves the issuance of a
lease, permit, license, certificate, or other
entitlement for use.
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An example of a time period subject to this provision
is action on a tentative subdivision map within 50
days.
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B. Determination of Exemption.
A determination shall first be made by Staff as to
whether the activity, if within the definition of a
"project, " is exempt from the requirements of CEQA
because it is exempt under Section I.C. of these
Guidelines.
C. Initial Study.
(1 ) General. If the project is subject to the
require ments of CEQA, Staff shall conduct an
Initial Study to determine if the project may have a
significant effect on the environment, unless Staff
can determine that the project will clearly have a
significant effect.
(2 ) Contents. The Initial Study shall contain the
following information in brief form:
(a) A description of the project including
location;
(b) An identification of the environmental
setting;
(c) An identification of the environmental
effects by use of a checklist;
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(d) A discussion of ways to mitigate the
significant effects identified , if any;
( e) An examination of whether the project is
compatible with existing zoning and plans;
( f) The name of the person or persons who prepared
or participated in the Initial Study.
(3 ) Uses. The Initial Study shall be used in the
following manner:
( a) The Initial Study shall be used to
determine whether a Negative Declaration or
an EIR shall be prepared for a project;
(b) A project may be revised in response to an
Initial Study so that potential adverse effects are
mitigated to a point where no significant environ-
mental effects would occur. In that case, a miti-
gation Negative Declaration shall be prepared instead
of an EIR. The mitigation should be in the form of
changes in the project' s plans or a firm commitment
in writing from the applicant to implement the
mitigation measures. If, however, the project
would still result in one or more significant
effects on the environment after mitigation measures
are added to the project, an EIR shall be prepared.
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( c) If an EIR is prepared it shall emphasize
study of the impacts determined to be significant
and can omit further examination of those impacts
found to be clearly insignificant in the Initial
Study.
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D. Consultation with Responsible Agencies.
Prior to determining whether a Negative Declaration
or EIR is required, the Lead Agency shall consult
informally with all Responsible Agencies, and any
Trustee Agencies responsible for natural resources
affected by the project.
E. -, Negative Declaration.
(1) General. A Negative Declaration, defined in
Section I.B. (6 ) of these Guidelines, shall be
prepared for a project which could potentially have
a significant effect on the environment, but which
the Lead Agency finds on the basis of an Initial
Study does not have a significant effect on the
environment. Before completing a Negative Declara-
tion, the Lead Agency shall consult with all Responsi-
ble Agencies, as defined in Section I.B. (9 ) of these
Guidelines. A form of Negative Declaration is
provided in Appendix H.
(2) Contents. A Negative Declaration must be written
and shall include:
(a) A brief description of the project as proposed,
including a commonly used name for the project, if
any;
( b) The location of the project and the name of
the project proponent;
( c) A finding that the project will not have a signi-
ficant effect on the environment;
(d) An attached copy of the Initial Study docu-
menting reasons to support the finding; and
(e) Mitigation measures, if any, included in the
project to avoid potentially significant effects.
(3 ) Notice. Notice that the Lead Agency proposes
to adopt a Negative Declaration shall be provided
prior to its final approval to all organizations and
individuals who have previously requested such
notice, and shall, in addition, be given to the
public by at least one of the following procedures:
(a) Publication, at least one time as required by
Section 6061 of the Government Code, by the Lead
Agency in a newspaper of general circulation in
the area affected by the proposed project; or
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(b) Posting of notice by the Lead Agency on and
off site in the area where the project is to be
located; or
(c) Direct mailing to owners of property contiguou
to the project, as shown on the latest equalized
assessment roll.
(4 ) Public Review Period. The Negative Declaration
shall be made available to the public for at least
ten ( 10 ) days from the date that the notice is published
posted and/or mailed prior to its final approval in orde
to provide an opportunity for members of the public to
respond to the finding. This public review period may
be extended up to 30 days where State Clearinghouse
review is involved, pursuant to subsection (6 )
below.
(5 ) Consultation with Responsible Agencies. Before
completing the Negative Declaration, the Lead Agency
shall consult with all Responsible Agencies. After
completing the Negative Declaration the Lead Agency
shall consult with Responsible Agencies, agencies
having jurisdiction by law and persons having
special expertise.
(6 ) State Clearinghouse. If a project is determined
to be of statewide, regional or areawide significance,
pursuant to the criteria in Appendix K of these Guidelin
the Negative Declaration must be submitted to the State
Clearinghouse and should be submitted to the Southern
California Association of Governments (SCAG) for review
and comment.
(7 ) Final Approval/Finding. Prior to approving the
project the decision-making body shall consider the
Negative Declaration and any public comments received
during the public review period, and approve or
disapprove the Negative Declaration. Where a
mitigated Negative Declaration is approved, the Lead
Agency shall make a finding that the project as
approved will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
(8 ) Notice of Determination. After making a decision
to carry out or approve the project for which a
Negative Declaration has been prepared, the Lead Agency
shall file a Notice of Determination, as provided
for in Section IV.C. of these Guidelines.
(9 ) Time Limit. For a project involving a lease,
license, permit, certificate or other entitlement for
use, a Negative Declaration must be completed within
105 days from the day the application is determined
to be complete. A reasonable extension may be
granted where justified and the applicant consents.
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III . THE EIR PROCESS .
A. Decision to Pre are an EIR.
(1 ) If the Lead Agency finds after an Initial Study,
and despite any mitigation measures implemented under
Section II. C (3 ) of these Guidelines , that the project
may have a significant effect on the environment, the
Lead Agency must prepare or cause to be prepared an
Environmental Impact Report.
(2 ) In addition, and by way of explanation, an EIR
should be prepared whenever either or both of the
following occurs:
( a) It can be fairly argued on the basis of
substantial evidence that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment;
( b) There is serious public controversy concerning
the environmental effect of a project.
(3 ) Notice of Preparation. Immediatelv after
deciding that an EIR is required , the Lead Agency
shall send by certified mail , or other method
providing a record, to each Responsible Agency and
Trustee Agency, a Notice of Preparation, as provided
for in Section IV of these Guidelines.
B. Preparation of the Draft EIR. If the Lead Agency
decides that an EIR will be required for a project , it
shall follow the procedures below.
( 1) General :
( a) The information contained in an EIR shall
include summarized technical data, maps , plot
plans , diagrams and similar relevant information
sufficient to permit full assessment of significant
environmental impacts . Highly specialized and
technical data, however, should be included in
appendices .
( b) The EIR should be prepared using a systematic,
interdisciplinary analysis, but no single discipline
shall be designated or required to undertake this
evaluation.
( c) The EIR shall reference all documents used in
its preparation and can incorporate any document by
reference. The EIR shall state where the incorpor-
ated document will be available for inspection.
(d) Each report shall contain a brief summary
of the proposed action and its consequences,
including the major conclusions, areas of
controversy, issues, alternatives, and mitigation
measures for significant effects. The summary
should not exceed 15 pages. The EIR shall also
include . a Table of Contents or Index.
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( e) An EIR prepared for a general plan may be
used as the foundation document for subsequent
EIRS prepared for specific projects within the
geographic area covered by the general plan.
(2 ) Contents . A Draft EIR should be less than 150
pages in most cases and shall contain the following
information:
( a) Description of Project . A description of the
project including the following but .only in
sufficient detail necessary for evaluation and
review of the environmental impact:
1 . The precise location and boundaries of
the proposed project on a detailed map,
preferably topographic. The location of the
project shall also appear on a regional map.
2. A statement of the objectives sought by
the proposed project.
3 . A general description of the project ' s
technical , economic, and environmental
characteristics, considering the principal
engineering proposals and supporting public
service facilities.
4. A statement describing the intended
uses of the EIR, including a list of
agencies expected to use the EIR and the
decisions subject to CEQA.
(b) Description of Environmental Setting . A
description of the environment in the vicinity of
the project, as it exists before commencement of
the project, from both a local and regional
perspective. Special emphasis should be placed on
environmental resources that are rare or unique to
that region. The EIR shall discuss any inconsis-
tencies between the proposed project and applicable
general and regional plans.
( c) Cumulative Impacts . The change in the
environment which will result from the incremen-
tal impact of the project when added to other,
closely related past , present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects in the region shall
be discussed when found to be significant.
Also included must be a list of such related
projects and a summary of their expected
environmental effects .
(d ) Environmental Impact . All phases of a
project must be considered when evaluating its
impact on the environment : planning , acquisition,
development and operation. The following subjects
shall be discussed, preferably in separate
sections or paragraphs. The information required
by 'Paragraphs 5 and 6 , however, need be included
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only in EIRs prepared for the following: the
adoption, amendment, or enactment of a plan,
policy, or ordinance of a public agency; the
adoption by a local agency formation commission of
a resolution making determinations; or , a project
requiring an EIS under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 .
1. The significant environmental effects of
the proposed project, including both direct
and indirect and short and long term signifi-
cant effects of the project. A copy of the
Initial Study shall be attached to the EIR to
provide the basis for limiting the impacts
discussed.
2. Any significant environmental effects
which cannot be avoided if the proposal is
implemented , including those which can be
reduced to an insignificant level but not
eliminated.
3. Mitigation measures proposed to minimize
the significant effects including avoidable,
adverse impacts, and any inefficient and
unnecessary consumption of energy. This
shall include identification of the mitigation
measures which will eliminate such impacts or
reduce them to a level of insignificance.
Where several measures are available to
mitigate an impact, each should be discussed
and the basis for selecting a particular
measure should be given. Energy conservation
measures, examples of which are given in
Appendix J of these Guidelines, shall be
discussed when relevant.
4. Alternatives to the proposed action
including all reasonable alternatives to the
project, or to the location of the project,
which could feasibly attain the basic objectives
of the project, and why they were rejected in
favor of the ultimate choice. The specific
alternative of "no project" must also always
be evaluated, along with its impact. The
discussion shall focus on alternatives
capable of eliminating or reducing significant
adverse environmental effects. If the
environmentally superior alternative is "no
project, " the EIR shall identify an environmen-
tally superior alternative among the other
alternatives.
5. The relationship between local short-term
uses of man ' s environmental and the maintenance
and enhancement of long-term Productivity includ-
ing the cumulative and long-term effects of the
proposed project which adversely affect the state
of the environment. In additioni ' the reasons
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why the proposed project is believed by the
proponent to be justified now, rather than
reserving an option for further alternatives.
6 . Any significant irreversible environmental
changes which would be involved in the proposed
action should it be implemented including irrever-
sible uses of nonrenewable resources, and irrever-
sible commitments to future uses.
7. The growth-inducing impact of the
proposed action including the ways in
which the proposed project could foster
economic or population growth, either
directly or indirectly, in the surrounding
environment.
8. A statement briefly indicating the
reasons why various possibly significant
effects of a project were determined not
to be significant.
(e) Organizations and Persons Consulted . The
identity of all federal , state or local agencies,
other organizations and private individuals
consulted in preparing the EIR, and the identity
of the persons, firm or agency preparing the EIR,
by contract or other authorization.
(f) Water Quality Aspects. Describe in the
"environmental setting" section, and other sections
where applicable, water quality aspects of the
proposed project which have been previously
certified by the appropriate state or interstate
organization as being in substantial compliance
with applicable water quality standards.
C. Public Review of Draft EIR.
(1 ) Consultation. After completing a Draft EIR, the
Lead Agency shall consult with and obtain comments from
all Responsible Agencies, other public agencies having
jurisdiction by law with respect to the project and
should consult with persons or agencies having special
expertise with respect to any environmental impact
involved.
(2 ) Notice. The Lead Agency shall provide public
notice of the completion of the Draft EIR at the same
time it sends a Notice of Completion to the Resources
Agency. This public notice shall be given to all
organizations and individuals who have previously
requested such notice and shall, in addition, be given
by at least one of the following procedures:
(a) Publication, no fewer times than required by
Section 6061 of the Government Code, by the Agency
in a newspaper of general circulation in the area
affected by the project; or
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(b) Posting of notice by the Agency on and off
site in the area where the project will be 1
located; or
(c ) Direct mailing to owners of property
contiguous to the property.
(3 ) Public Review Period. In order to allow the
general public sufficient opportunity to comment,
the Draft EIR shall be made public at least thirty
(30 ) days but not longer than ninety ( 90 ) days after
notice of the Draft EIR. For EIRs submitted to
the State Clearinghouse for review, the public review
period will in most cases be at least 45 days. A
public hearing on the Draft EIR. for certain projects
may be held by the Lead Agency following the public
review period when deemed appropriate, at which time
any comments received may be discussed.
(4 ) State Clearinghouse. The Lead Agency shall use
the State Clearinghouse whenever it distributes the
EIR to state agencies for review. Further , if a
Project is determined to be of statewide, regional
or areawide significance, pursuant to the criteria
in Appendix R of these Guidelines, the EIR must be
submitted to the State Clearinghouse and should also
be submitted to the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) for review and comment.
(5 ) The Draft EIR will be available for review
at the offices of the Planning Department and at the
public libraries in the City of Carson.
D. Evaluation of Comments by Lead Agency.
Staff shall evaluate comments received from persons
and organizations who reviewed the Draft EIR and
shall be responsible for a response in writing to
significant environmental points raised by such
persons and organizations. The response may be in
the form of a revision of the Draft EIR or an
attachment to it.
E. The Final EIR.
(1 ) Preparation. The Lead Agency shall prepare a
Final EIR consisting of:
(a) The Draft EIR or a revision of the Draft.
(b) Comments and recommendations received
on the Draft EIR either verbatim or in summary;
(c) A list of persons, organizations and public
agencies commenting on the Draft EIR; and
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(d ) The responses of the Lead Agency to sioni- {
cant environmental points raised in the review and
consultation process, which may be in the form of
a revision of the Draft EIR or an attachment to
it. Any major issues raised when the comments are
at variance to the Lead Agency' s position must
be addressed in detail , including reasons why they
were not accepted .
(2) Certification. The Final EIR shall be presented
for review and consideration to the decision-making
body of the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency shall certify
that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance
with CEQA and the State Guidelines and that the decision-
making body or administrative official having final
approval authority over the project has reviewed and
considered the information contained in the EIR, prior
to approval of the project. This certification may
be done by Staff.
(3 ) Time Limit. For a project involving a lease,
license, permit, certificate, or other entitlement for
use, the Lead Agency shall complete and certifv an EIR
within one year from the date on which the application
was determined to be complete. A reasonable extension
may be granted where justified and the applicant
consents.
F. Findings. The Lead Agency shall not approve or carry
out a project for which an EIR has been completed which
identifies one or more significant environmental
effects unless the decision-making body makes one or
more of the written findings listed below, which shall
be supported by substantial evidence in the record.
(A finding shall be made for each of the significant
effects identified, and shall be accompanied b_v a
statement of facts supporting such finding . )
(1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid
the significant environmental effects thereof as
identified in the Final EIR.
(2) Such changes or alterations are within the respon-
sibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and
not -the agency making the finding. Such changes have
been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency. (This finding shall not
be made if the Lead Agency has concurrent jurisdiction
with another agency to deal with identified, feasible
mitigation measures or alternatives) .
(3 ) Specific economic, social, or other considerations
make infeasible the mitigation measures or project
alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
G. Statement of Overriding Considerations. Where the
decision to approve a project allows the occurance of
significant effects which are identified in the Final"-'EIR,
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but which are not mitigated ( as may be the case when
findings are made pursuant to Section III . F. ( 2) and
(3 ) above ) , the decision-making body must make a {
written statement of the overriding considerations
supporting its decision, based on the Final EIR and/or
other information in the record. Any such statement
should be included in the record of the project and
mentioned in the Notice of Determination.
NOTE: An application involving a development project, defined
in Section I .B. (1 ) of these Guidelines, must be approved
or disapproved within one year of the date on which the
application was determined to be complete or it is
deemed to be approved. An extension of time not to
exceed 90 days may be granted upon consent of the Lead
Agency and the applicant. (Government Code Sections
65950 , 65956 and 65957) .
IV. FILINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA.
A. Notice of Preparation. Immediately after deciding that
an EIR is required for a project, the Lead Agency shall,
by certified mail or other method which provides- a
record , send each Responsible Agency a Notice of
Preparation stating that an EIR will be prepared.
This Notice shall also be sent to every federal agency
involved in approval or funding, and to those Trustee
Agencies responsible for natural resources affected by
the project. When one or more state agencies is a
Responsible Agency, a copy shall be sent to the State
Clearinghouse. The Notice shall include the description
and location of the project (by address or map) and
the probable environmental effects of the project.
The form for this Notice is provided for in Appendix E
of these Guidelines.
B. Notice of Completion. As soon as the Draft EIR is
completed , a Notice of Completion must be filed with
the Secretary for the Resources Agency. The Notice
shall include a brief description of the project, its
proposed location, an address where copies of the EIR
are available, and the Period during which comments
will be received. _ A form for this Notice is provided
in Appendix F of these Guidelines.
C. Notice of Determination.
(1 ) For. a Negative Declaration: If the Lead Agency
approves a project for which a Negative Declaration has
been prepared , the Lead Agency must file a Notice of
Determination which shall include:
(a) An identification of the project including its
common name where possible and its location;
(b) A brief description of the project;
(c) The date on which the project was approved;
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(d ) The determination that the project will not
have a significant effect on the environment;
(e) A statement that a Negative Declaration has
been prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQA;
and
( f) The address where a copy of the Negative
Declaration may be examined.
(2) For an EIR: If the Lead Agency approves a project
for which an EIR hs been prepared, the Lead Agency must
file a Notice of Determination which shall include:
(a) An identification of, the project including
its common name where possible and its location;
(b) A brief description of the project;
(c) The date the project was approved;
(d) The determination whether the project, in its
approved form, will have a significant effect on
the environment.
(e) A statement that an E'IR was prepared and
certified pursuant to the provisions of CEQA;
(f) Whether mitigation measures were made a
condition of the approval of the project;
(g) Whether a statement of overriding considera-
tions was adopted for the project; and
(h) The address where a copy of the EIR and the
record of project approval may be examined.
(3 ) The above Notices of Determination must be filled
with the County Clerk of the county or counties in which
the project would be located. If the project requires
discretionary approval from a state agency, the notice
shall also be filed with the Secretary for Resources.
The form for the Notice of Determination is provided for
in Appendix G of these Guidelines.
(4 ) The filing of the Notice of Determination with the
Secretary for Resources or County Clerk starts a 30 day
statute of limitations on court challenges to the Lead
Agency' s approval under CEQA. (Public Resources Code
921167 (b) . )
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROJECT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
?roject Application Submitted
(Includes Eav{sormeatal Form)
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Agency Determines if `tot a
Activity is a "Project" "Project"
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"Project" f Decision oa
IF7E Not Applicable "?roject"
Agency Determines
ii "Project" is Exemp c Exempt
W
lot Exempt
qw 3nplication Staff Determines if
Incomplete Applicatiou Complete vitsin
30 days (Status of Application Form)
`_"are information Application deemed
submitted complara.
Determination of Lead Initial. Study to Determine
Agency 'Where more Than a-f any Sigiy icaat Effects
I Agency Involved I
Possible Significant Effect
Lead Agency Consults with � Project Revised and
Coac_rsed Persons R to Significant
Responsible Adverse Effects H.it=gated ^c_
Agencies and Trustee Agencies c-_ects
Decision to ?repare Sim;fist Effect
EI3 - Notice- of Preparation Still Results
Lead Agency Consults with r~--- ------1 Lead Agency Completes
Responsible Agencies, Trustee F� Cpl=cant i Negative Declaration ;chain
Agencies,. and Prepares Draft EIR Submits Data 1 105 days; and Hakes it Available
- to Public
lotice of Completion
30-90 Day Public Review i
Consultation with Public Review j
Pe_*�d (may involve Public Hear=gs --a 1 ay Involve
,,�T rte lesponsible Agencies i Hen ±=g On
as njec_ and E�T�t) and Persons *zit's i a
roject and/or
Expertise--- i Negative Declaration
?aad Agency Prepares __-- ------
and Certiries Final E.T-I
Consideration of Final EI3 Negative Dec*arat-on Am-
BY Decision-mak. ag Body; proved and Reviewed and
Decision on "Project" Considered; Decision on
"Prajact"
fecessarq Findings
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APPENDIX B
CITY OF CARSON
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM
(INITIAL STUDY)
Not all projects or actions will necessitate the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) . In order
to make a determination as to whether any significant environ-
mental effects could result from the proposed project/action,
the following information and checklist form must be completed
by the applicant and submitted to the City' s Department of
Community Development.
As soon as possible, the Department will determine
whether the proposal will require an EIR and will notify the
applicant accordingly.
CHECK APPROPRIATE BOXES
[`] EIR Case No. [_} Zone Change Case No.
[ } Tent.Tract No. [ J Condit' 1 Use Permit No.
[+] Parcel Map No. [_] Variance Case No.
[_] Other (please specify)
PLEASE TYPE
DATE SUBMITTED
PROJECT/ACTION REQUESTED
PROJECT ADDRESS : ( If vacant site, include tract, block , and lot
number( s) and nearest street intersection) :
COUNTY ASSESSOR' S MAP BOOK PAGE PARCEL(S)
PROJECT AREA ( in acres)
Applicant' s Name Telephone
Address City Zip
Legal Owner ( if different from above,):
Name _ 'Telephone
Address City Zip
Report Prepared By: _^ _ Telephone
Address ------_ _ City Zip
1 . List and describe any other related permits and other public
approvals required for-. this project including those required by
city, regional , state or federal agencies.
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2 . What is the relationship between this project and a larger
project or series of projects, if any?
3 . TYPE OF PROJECT
A. Residential; Zone (Attach plans, if applicable)
(1 ) Single Family Dwellings
( a) Number of dwelling units
(b) Acreage or square footage of site
(c) Density (dwelling units per acre)
(d) Average size of lots ( in sq. ft. )
(e) Average lot coverage ( in sq. ft. )
( f) Total open space ( in sq. ft. )
(g) Height and number of stories
(h) Off-street parking:
Number of spaces
Average size of stall
Carport, Open, or Garage
Above Grade, At Grade, or
Below Grade
( i) Recreational areas ( types & square feet in each)
(j ) Demographics:
Approx. total number of adults
Approx. total number of children
Population density (pop. per acre)
(k) List available utilities to the site:
(2) Multiple family dwellings ( including duplexes)
( a) Number of dwelling units
(b) Acreage or square footage of site
(c) Density (dwelling units per acre)
(d) Average size of lots ( in sq. ft. )
(e ) Average lot coverage ( in sq. ft. )
(as a percentage of the site)
(f) Total open space ( in sq. ft. )
(as a percentage of the site)
(g) Height and number of stories
(h) Off-street parking:
Number of spaces
Average size of stall
Carport, Open, or Garage
Above Grade, At Grade, or
Below Grade
( i ) Recreational areas ( types & square feet in each)
(j ) Demographics:
Approx. total number of adults
Approx. total number of children
Population density (pop. per acre)
(k ) List available utilities to the site:
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B. Commercial; Zone (Attach plans, if applicable)
(1 ) Acreage or square footage of site
(2 ) Type (office, retail stores, etc. ) , number of estab-
lishments, and square footage in each
(3 ) Lot coverage ( in sq. ft. )
(4 ) Height and number of stories
(5) Off-street parking:
Number of spaces
Average size of stall
Carport, Open, or Garage
Above Grade, At Grade, or
Below Grade
( 6 ) List' available utilities to the site:
C. Industrial; Zone (Attach plans, if applicable)
(1) Acreage or square footage of site
(2 ) Type (manufacturing, refining, etc. ) , number of es-
tablishments, and square footage in each
(3 ) Lot coverage ( in sq. ft. )
(as a percentage of the site)
(4 ) Height and number of stories
(5 ) Number of employees on the largest shift
(6 ) Off-street parking:
Number of loading spaces
Number of employee and customer spaces
Average size of stall
Carport, Open, or Garage
Above Grade, At Grade, or
Below Grade
(7 ) List available utilities to the site:
D. Public, Institutional, Quasi-Public; Zone
(Attach plans, if applicable)
(1) Acreage or square footage of site
(2) Type (e.g. , hospital, rest home, utility company,
etc. ) , number of establishments, and square footage
in each
z.
(3 ) Lot coverage ( in sq. ft. )
(4 ) Height and number of stories
(5 ) Off-street parking:
Number of spaces
Average size of stall
Carport, Open, or Garage
Above� Grade, At Grade, or
Below Grade
( 6 ) List available utilities to the site:
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4 . What is the proposed scheduling for this project?
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5 . What is the anticipated incremental development for this
project?
6 . If the project involves a variance, conditional use, or
rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why
the application is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
7 . On a separate page, describe the project site as it exists
before the project, including information on topography, soil
stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site,
and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site.
Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted.
8 . On a separate page, describe the surrounding properties,
including information on plants and anmals and any cultural ,
historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use
( residential , commercial, etc. ) , intensity of land use (one-
family, apartment houses, shops, frontage, set-back , rear yard,
etc. ) , and scale of development (height, frontage, set-back ,
rear yard, etc. ) . Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snap-
shots or polaroid photos will be accepted.
9 . General: (For each "yes" or "maybe" response please attach
an additional sheet explaining your response. )
YES MAYBE NO
A. Will the proposal result in public
controversy or objection?
B. Has an environmental impact report
already been prepared or is one under
preparation for any portion or phase of
the project?
C. Other than no project at all are
there any less environmentally offensive
alternatives to the% project?
D. would the project have a signifi-
cantly beneficial effect upon the en-
vironment?
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YES MAYBE NO
E. Could existing environmental con-
ditions ( social , economic or physical)
subject the project to any potentially
adverse effects?
10 . Earth. Will the proposal result in:
A. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
B. Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil?
C. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
D. Grading, blasting, excavating or —
drilling of more than 5 , 000 cubic
yards of earth?
E. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
F. Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site?
G. Changes in deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream?
H. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides,
ground failure, or similar hazards?
11. Atmosphere. Will the proposal result in:
A Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
B The creation of objectionable .
odors?
C. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any '
change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
D. The emission of radiation,
electronic transmission, vibration
into the atmospher-e?
12. Water . Will the proposal result in:
A Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements, in
either marine or fresh waters?
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B. Changes in absorption rates, —
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water runoff?
C. Alterations to the course of
flow of flood waters?
D. Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
E. Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
F. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters?
G. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
H. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise available
for public water supplies?
I . Exposure of people or property
to water-related hazards such as
flooding?
J. Significant changes in the
temperature, flow, or chemical
content of surface thermal springs.
13 . Plant Life. Will the proposal
result in:
A. Change in the diversity of
species, or number of any species of
plants ( including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, microflora and
aquatic plants) ?
B. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants?
C. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species?
D. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
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YES MAYBE NO
14 . Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
A. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any species
of animals (birds, land annimals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna) ?
B. Reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
C. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result in
a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals?
D. Deterioration to existing fish
or wildlife habitat?
15 . Noise. Will the proposal result in:
A. Increases in existing noise
levels?
B. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
16. Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce new light or glare?
17 . Land Use. Will the proposal result
in a substantial alteration of the
present or planned land use of an area?
18 . Resources. Will the proposal result in:
A. Increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources?
B. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
C. Change in natural or man-made
features unique to the project area?
19 . Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve:
A. A risk of an explosion or the
release of hazardous substances
( including, but not limited to, oil ,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
in the event of an accident or upset
conditions?
B. Use or disposal of potentially
hazardous materials, such as toxic
substances, flammables, or explosives?
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C. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an
emergency evaculation plan?
20 . Population.. Will the proposal alter
the location, distribution, displace-
ment, density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area?
21 . Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
22. Transportation/Circulation. Will
the proposal result in:
A. Generation of substantial addi-
tional vehicular movement?
B. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking?
C. substantial impact upon
existing transportation systems?
D. Alterations to present
patterns of circulation or move-
ment of people and/or goods?
E. Alterations to waterborne,
rail or air traffic?
F. Increase in traffic hazards
to motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
23 . Public Services. Will the
proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new
or altered governmental services
in any of the following areas:
A. Fire protection?
B. Police protection?
C. Schools?
D. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
E. Maintenance of public
facilities, including roads?
F. Ctber governmental services?
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YES MIAYBE NO
24 . Energy. Will the proposal result in: _
A. Use of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
B. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
25 . Utilities. Will the proposal
result in a need for new systems,
or substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
A. Power or natural gas?
B. Communications systems?
C. Water?
D. Sewer or septic tanks?
E. Storm water drainage?
F. Solid waste and disposal?
26. Human Health. Will the proposal
result in:
A. Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard?
B. Exposure of people to poten-
tial health hazards?
27 . Aesthetics. Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal re-
sult in the creationof an aesthet-
ically offensive site open to
public view?
28 . Recreation. Will the proposal
result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing "Y.
natural, ecological , scenic, or'
recreational opportunities or
resources?
29 . Cultural Resourses.
a. Will the proposal result
in the alternation of or the
destruction of a prehistoric or
archeological site?
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b. Will the proposal result in YES MAYBE NO
adverse physical or aesthetic effects
to a prehistoric or historic building,
structure, or object?
C. Does the proposal have the poten-
tial to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural
values?
d. Will the proposal restrict exist-
ing religious or sacred uses within
the potential impact area?
30 . Mandatory Findin s of Significance.
A. Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eli-
minate a plan or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate impor-
tant examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
B. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term environ-
mental goals? (A short term impact
on the environment is one which
occurs in a relatively brief , defin-
itive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the
future. )
C. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (A
project may impact on two or more
separate resources where the impact
on each resource is relatively small,
but where the effect of the total of
those impacts on the environment is
significant. )
D. Does the project have environ-
mental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effect on human
beings, either directly or
indirectly?
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LEAD AGENCY
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AN ALYSIS AND DETERMINATION
OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM
CInitial Study)
ANALYSIS Csee other side)
DETERMINATION
n the basis of this initial evaluation :
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment , is exempt from CEQA requirements ,
and a CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION will be prepared.
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a' significant
effect on the environment, 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 the attached sheet have been added to
the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL .BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
required.
Date : By
DEPT. OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FILING FEE : $50 . 00
PLANNING DIVISION USE ONLY
APPLICANT DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
FILED 19
FEE $
RECEIPT NO.
BY
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APPENDIX C
LIST OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS
Note: A categorical exemption may not be used for
an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the
activity will have a significant effect on the environment
due to unusual circumstances.
Class 1: Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the oper-
ation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment,
or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion
of use beyond that previously existing, including but not
limited to:
( a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as
interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances;
( b) Existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned
utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas,
sewerage or public utility services;
( c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle
and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities except where
the activity will involve removal of a scenic resource
including but not limited to a stand of trees, a rock
outcropping, or an historic building.
(d ) Restoration, or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged
structures, facilities or mechanical equipment to meet
current standards of public health and safety, unless it is
determined that the damage was substantial and resulted
from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide
or flood;
(e ) Additions to existing structures provided that the addi-
tion will not result in an increase of more than:
(1 ) 50 percent of the floor area of the structures
before the addition or 2500 square feet, whichever is
less; or
(2 ) 10 ,000 square feet if:
( i) The project is in an area where all public
services and facilities are available to allow
for maximum development permissible in the
General Plan, and
( ii) The area in which the project is located is
not environmentally sensitive.
(f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use
during construction of or in conjunction with existing
structures, facilities or mechanical equipment, or topo-
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(g) New copy on existing on and off-premise signs;
(h) Maintenance of existing landscaping , active growth and
water supply reservoirs (excluding the use of economic
poisons, as defined in Division 7 , Chapter 2 , California
Agricultural Code) ;
( i) Maintenance of fish screens, fish ladders, wildlife
habitat areas, artificial wildlife waterway devices,
streamflows, springs and waterholes, and stream channels
( clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources.
(j ) Fish stocking by the California Department of Fish and
Game .
(k) Division of existing multiple family rental units into
condominiums.
( 1) Demolition and removal of individual small structures
listed in this subsection except where the structures are
of historical , archaeological or architectural significance :
( 1) Single family residences not in conjunction with the
demolition of two or more units,
(2) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not
more than four dwelling units if not in conjunction with
the demolition of two or more such structures,
( 3 ) Stores, offices, and restaurants if designed for an
occupant load of 20 persons or less, if not in conjunction
with the demolition of two or more such structures,
(4 ) Accessory ( appurtenant) structures including garages,
carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences.
(m) Minor repair and alterations to existing dams and appurte-
nant structures under the supervision of the Department of
Water Resources.
(n) Conversion of a single family residence to office use.
(o) The conversion of existing commercial units in one structure
from single to condominium type ownership.
Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction. Class 2 consists of
replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and
facilities where the new structure will be located on the same
site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the
same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including
but not limited to :
( a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and
hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures which
do not increase capacity more than 50% .
(b) Replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure
of substantially the same size, purpose and capacity.
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( c) Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems
and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of
capacity.
(d) Conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system
facilities to underground, including connection to existing
overhead electric utility distribution lines where the
surface is restored to the condition existing prior to the
undergrounding .
Class 3 : New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited
numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of
small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and
the conversion of existing small structures from one use to
another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior
of the structure. The numbers of structures described in this
section are the maximum allowable on any legal parcel or to be
associated with a project within a two-year period . Examples
of this exemption include, but are not limited to:
( a) Single family residences not in conjunction with the
building of two or more such units. In "urbanized areas" ,
up to three single-family residences may be constructed
under this exemption.
(b) Apartments, duplexes and similar structures with not
more than four dwelling units if not in conjunction with
the building of two or more such structures. In "urbanized
ares, " the exemption applies to single apartments, duplexes
and similar small structures designed for not more than six
dwelling units if not constructed in conjunction with the
building of two or more such structures.
( c) Stores, motels , offices, restaurants, and similar small
structures not involving the use of significant amounts of
hazardous substances, if designed for an occupant load of
30 persons or less, if not in conjunction with the building
of two or more such structures. In "urbanized areas" , the
exemption also applies to commercial buildings or sites
zoned for such use, if designed for an occupant load of 30
persons or less, if not constructed in conjunction with the
building of 4 or more such structures and if not involving
the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances.
(d) Water main, sewage, electrical , gas and other utility
extensions of reasonable length to serve such construction.
(e) Accessory ( appurtenant) structures including garages,
carports, patios, swimming pools and fences.
As used herein, the term "urbanized areas" means a
central city or a group of contiguous cities with a 1970
population of 50 ,000 or more, together with adjacent densely
populated areas having a population density of at least 1000
persons per square mile.
Class 4 : Minor Alterations to Land . Class 4 consists of
minor public or private alterations in the condition of land,
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water and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of mature,
scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes.
Examples include but are not limited to:
( a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent,
except that grading shall not be exempt in a waterway, in
any wetland , in an officially designated (by Federal , State
or local governmental action) scenic area, or in officially
mapped areas of severe geologic hazard.
(b) New gardening or landscaping .
( c) Filling of earth into previously excavated land with
material compatible with the natural features of the
site.
(d) Minor alterations in land, water and vegetation on
existing officially designated wildlife management areas or
fish production facilities which result in improvement of
habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish
production.
( e) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible or
no permanent effects on the environment, including car-
nivals , sales of Christmas trees, etc.
( f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is
restored .
(g) Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited in a
spoil area authorized by all applicable state and federal
regulatory agencies.
(h) The creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way.
Class 5 : Alterations in Land Use Limitations. Class 5
consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas
with less than a 20% slope, which do not result in any changes
in land use or density, including but not limited to:
( a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard and set back
variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel.
(b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits.
`( c) Reversion to acreage in accordance with the Subdivision Map
Act.
Class 6 : Information Collection. Class 6 consists of
basic data collection, research, experimental management and
resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious
or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may
be for strictly information gathering purposes, or as part of a
study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet
approved, adopted or funded.
Class 7 : Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection
of Natural Resources. Class 7 consists of action taken by
regulatory agencies as authorized by state law or local ordi-
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nance to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement
of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves
procedures for protection of the environment. Examples include
but are not limited to wildlife preservation activities of the
State Department of Fish and Game . Construction activities are
not included in this exemption.
Class 8 : Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection
of the Environment. Class 8 consists of actions taken by
regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance,
to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or pro-
tection of the environment where the regulatory process in-
volves procedures for protection of the environment. Con-
struction activities are not included in this exemption.
Class 9 : Inspections. Class 9 consists of activities limited
entirely to inspection, to check for performance of an operation,
or quality, health or safety of a project, including related
activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misre-
presentation or adulteration of products.
Class 10 : Loans. Class 10 consists of loans made by the
Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Home
Puchase Act of 1943, mortgages for the puchase of existing
structures where the loan will not be used for new construction
and the purchase of such mortgages by financial institutions.
Class 10 includes but is not limited to the following examples:
( a) Loans made by the Department of Veterans Affairs under
the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943.
(b) Purchases of mortgages from banks and mortgage companies
by the Public Employees Retirement System and by the State
Teachers Retirement System.
Class 11 : Accessory Structures. Class 11 consists of
construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to
( appurtenant to) existing commercial , industrial , or insti-
tutional facilities, including but not limited to:
( a) On-premise signs;
(b) Small parking lots.
( c) Placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as
lifeguard towers, mobile food units, portable restrooms or
similar items in generally the same locations from time to
time in publicly owned parks, stadiums or other facilities
designed for public use.
Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales. Class 12
consists of sales of surplus government property except for
parcels of land located in an area of statewide interest or
potential area of critical concern as identified in the
Governor' s Environmental Goals and Policy Report prepared
pursuant to Government Code Sections 65041 et seq. However, if
the surplus property to be sold is located in those areas
identified in the Governor' s Environmental Goals and Policy
Report, its sale is exempt if:
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( a) The property does not have significant values for wildlife
habitat or other environmental purposes, and
(b) Any of the following conditions exist:
( 1) The property is of such size or shape that it
is incapable of independent development or use, or
( 2 ) The property to be sold would qualify for an
exemption under any other class of categorical exemption in
these guildelines, or
( 3 ) The use of the property and adjacent property has
not changed since the time of purchase by the public agency.
Class 13 . Acquisition of Lands for Wildlife Conservation
Purposes. Class 13 consists of the acquisition of lands for
fish .and wildlife conservation purposes, including preservation
of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves
under Fish and Game Code Section 1580, and preserving access to
public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is
to preserve the land in its natural condition.
Class 14 : Minor Additions to Schools. Class 14 consists of
minor additions to existing schools within existing school
grounds where the addition does not increse original student
capacity by more than 25% or ten classrooms, whichever is
less. The addition of portable classrooms is included in this
exemption.
Class 15. Minor Land Divisions. Class 15 consists of the
division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential ,
commercial , or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when
the division is in conformance with the General Plan and
zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services
and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are
available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a
larger parcel within the previous 2 years, and the parcel does
not have a slope greater than 20%. For definition of "urban-
ized areas" see Class 3 .
Class 16 . Transfer of Ownership of Land in Order to Create
Parks. Class 16 consists of the acquisition or sale of land in
order to establish a park where the land is in a natural condi-
tion or contains historic sites or archaeological sites and
either:
( a) The management plan for the park has not been prepared, or
(b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a natural
condition or preserve the historic or archaeological site.
CEQA will apply when a management plan is proposed that
will change the area from its natural condition or signi-
ficantly change the historic or archaeological site.
Class 17 . Open Space Contracts or Easements. Class 17 con-
sists of the establishment of agricultural preserves, the
making and renewing of open space contracts under the
Williamson Act, or the acceptance of easements or fee interests
in order to maintain the open space character of the area. The
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cancellation of such preserves, contracts, interests or ease-
ments is not included .
Class 18 : Designation of Wilderness Areas. Class 18 consists
of the designation of wilderness areas under the California
Wilderness System.
Class 19 : Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for
Exempt Facilities. Class 19 consists of only the following
annexations:
( a) Annexations to a city or special district of areas con-
taining existing public or private structures developed to
the density allowed by the current zoning or pre-zoning of
either the gaining or losing governmental agency whichever
is more restrictive, provided , however, that the extension
of utility services to the existing facilities would have a
capacity to serve only the existing facilities.
(b) Annexations of individual small parcels of the minimum
size for facilities exempted by Section 15103, New Con-
struction of Small Structures.
Class 20 : Changes in Organization of Local Agencies. Class
20 conists of changes in the organization or reorganization of
local governmental agencies where the changes do not change the
geographical area in which previously existing powers are
exercised . Examples include but are not limited to:
( a) Establishment of a subsidiary district.
(b) Consolidation of two or more districts having identical
powers.
( c) Merger with a city of a district lying entirely within
the boundaries of the city.
Class 21 : Enforcement Actions. Class 21 consists of actions
to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate,
or other entitlement for use issued, adopted or prescribed by
the regulatory agency or law, general rule, standard, or
objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency.
Such actions include, but are not limited to, the following :
( a) The direct referral of a violation of lease, permit,
license, certificate, or entitlement for use or of a general
rule, standard , or objective to the Attorney General , District
Attorney, or City Attorney as appropriate, for judicial enforce-
ment.
(b) The adoption of an administrative decision or order
enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate,
or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard ,
or objective.
( Construction activities undertaken by the public agency
taking the enforcement or revocation action are not included in
this exemption. )
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Class 22: Educational or Training Programs Involving No
Physical Changes. Class 22 consists of the adoption, alter-
ation, or termination of educational or training programs which
involve no physical alteration in the area affected or which
involve physical changes only in the interior of existing
school or training structures. Examples include, but are not
limited to:
( a) Development of or changes in curriculum or training
methods.
(b) Changes in the grade structure in a school which do not
result in changes in student transportation.
Class 23 : Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings.
Class 23 consists of the normal operations of existing facilities
for public gatherings for which the facilities were designed ,
where there is a past history of the facility being used for
the same kind of purpose. Facilities included within this
exemption include, but are not limited to, racetracks, stadiums,
convention centers, auditoriums, amphitheaters, planetariums,
swimming pools and amusement parks.
Class 24 : Regulation of Working Conditions : Class 24 consists
<5f actions taken by regulatory agencies, including the Industrial
Welfare Commission as authorized by statute, to regulate any
of the following :
( a) Employee wages,
(b) Hours of work, or
( c) Working conditions where there will be no demonstrable
physical changes outside the place of work.
Class 25 : Transfers of Onwership of Interests in Land to
Preserve Open Space : Class 25 consists of the transfers of
ownership of interests in land in order to preserve open space.
Examples include but are not limited to:
( a) Acquisition of areas to preserve the existing natural
conditions.
(b) Acquisition of areas to allow continued agricultural use of
the areas.
( c) Acquisition to allow restoration of natural conditions.
(d) Acquisition to prevent encroachment of development into
flood plains.
Class 26 : Acquisition of Housing for Housing Assistance
Programs. Class 26 consists of actions by a redevelopment
agency, housing authority, or other public agency to implement
an adopted Housing Assistance Plan by acquiring an interest in
housing units. The housing units may be either in existence or
possessing all required permits for construction when the
agency, makes i.ts final decision to acquire the units.
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Class 27 : Leasing New Facilities. Class 27 consists of the
leasing of a newly constructed or previously unoccupied private-
ly-owned facility by a local or state agency where the local
governing authority determined that the building was exempt
from CEQA. To be exempt under this section, the proposed use
of the facility:
( a) Shall be in conformance with existing State plans and
policies and with general , community, and specific plans
for which an EIR or Negative Declaration has been prepared,
(b) Shall be substantially the same as that originally proposed
at the time the building permit was issued ,
( c) Shall not result in a traffic increase of greater- than 10%
of front access road capacity, and
(d) Shall include the provision of adequate employee and
visitor parking facilities.
Examples of Class 27 include but are not limited to:
( 1 ) Leasing of administrative offices in newly construct-
ed office space
( 2 ) Leasing of client service offices in newly construct-
ed retail space
( 3 ) Leasing of administrative and/or client service
offices in newly constructed industrial parks.
Class 28 : Small Hydroelectric Projects at Existing Facilities.
Class 28 consists of the installation of hydroelectric
generating facilities in connection with existing dams,
canals, and pipelines where:
( a) The capacity of the generating facilities is less than
5 megawatts.
(b) Operation of the generating facilities will not change
the flow regime in the affected stream, canal , or .
pipeline including but not limited to:
( 1) Rate and volume of flow,
(2 ) Temperature,
( 3 ) Amounts of dissolved oxygen to a degree that could
adversely affect aquatic life, and
(4 ) Timing of releases.
(c) New power lines to connect the generating facilities to
existing power lines will not exceed one mile in length
if located on a new right of way and will not be located
adjacent to a wild or scenic river.
(d) Repair or reconstruction of the diversion structure will
not raise the normal maximum surface elevation-of
the impoundment.
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( e) There will be no significant existing upstream or
downstream passage of fish.
( f) The discharge from the power house will not be located
more than 300 feet from the toe of the diversion structure.
(g) The project will not cause violations of applicable
state or federal water quality standards.
(h) The project will not entail any construction on or
alteration of a site included in or eligible for inclusion
in the National Register of Historic Places, and
( i) Construction will not occur in the vicinity of any rare
or endangered species.
Class 29 : Cogeneration Projects at Existing Facilities.
Class 29 consists of the installation of cogeneration
equipment with a capacity of 50 megaweatts or less at
existing facilities meeting the conditions described in this
section.
( a) At existing industrial facilities, the installation of
cogeneration facilities will be exempt where it will:
(1) Result in no net increases in air emissions from
the industrial facility, or will produce emissions lower
than the amount that would require review under the new
source review rules applicable in the county, and
( 2) Comply with all applicable state, federal , and
local air quality laws.
(b) At commercial and institutional facilities, the installa-
tion of cogeneration facilities will be exempt if the
installation will :
( 1) Meet all the criteria described in subsection
( a) ,
( 2 ) Result in no noticeable increase in noise to nearby
residential structures, and
(3) Be adjacent to other commercial or institutional
structures.
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APPENDIX D
STATUS OF APPLICATION
APPLICATION NO. DATE REC'D. :
APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE:
Location of Project:
Pursuant to State Law the City' s staff has completed a preliminary
review of the application noted above and finds that the information
submitted is:
Generally complete to begin processing the application.
(The date indicated below is the date on which the
application is deemed to be complete. )
Please note that the City may properly require further
information in order to clarify, amplify, correct, or
otherwise supplement existing or future data. If the
City requires such additional information, it is
strongly suggested that you supply same in a timely
manner in order to avoid any delay in the processing of
the application.
Not complete and has been held in abeyance due to
certain missing information and/or a failure to comply
with certain requirements. The missing information
and/or requirements are listed below, and must be
supplied and/or complied with before your application
can be deemed complete. For further information please
call
Additional Information/Requirements:
Staff Signature Date
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APPENDIX E
NOTICE OF PREPARATION
TO: FROM:
(Responsible Agency) (Lead Agency)
(Address) (Address)
SUBJECT: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report
The will be the Lead Agency
and will prepare an environmental impact report for the project
identified below. We need to know the views of your agency as
to the scope and content of the environmental information which
is germane to your agency' s statutory responsibilities in connection
with the proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR
prepared by our agency when considering your permit or other approval
for the project.
The project description, location, and the probable environmental
effects are attached. A copy of the Initial Study / / is,
is not, attached.
Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be
sent at the earliest possible date but not later than 45 days after
receipt of this notice.
Please send your response to at the
address shown above. We will need the name of a contact person in
your agency.
PROJECT TITLE:
PROJECT APPLICANT, IF ANY:
DATE Signature
Title
Telephone
Reference: California Administrative Code, Title 14 , Sections 1.5035 . 7 ,
15054. 3 , 15066 (c) .
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APPENDIX F
To: State of California
The Resources Agency
Secretary for Resources
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, California 95814
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Project Title
Project Location - Specific
Project Location - City Project Location - County
Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project
Lead Agency Division
Address Where Copy of EIR is Available
Review Period
Contact Person Area Code Phone Extension
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APPENDIX G
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: Secretary for Resources FROM:
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, California 95814
or ,
County Clerk
County of
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with
Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
Project Title (common name where possible)
State Clearinghouse Number ( If submitted to State Clearinghouse)
Contact Person Telephone Number __'__
Project Location
Project Description
This is to advise that the (Lead Agency)
has approved the above described project and has made the following
determinations regarding this project:
1 . The project — will have a significant effect on the
_ will not
environment.
2. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the
Negative Declaration may be examined at
An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this
project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, and was
reviewed and considered by the decision-making body
prior to its decision on the project. A copy may be
examined at
Mitigation measures were were not
a condition of approval
A Statement of Overriding Considerations was
adopted for this project. was not
This document is being filed in duplicate. Please acknowledge the
filing date and return acknowledged copy in the enclosed,
stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Date Received for Filing
Signature
Title
Date
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APPENDIX H
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR:
(Project)
Application has been filed with the City of
for approval of the project known as
to be located at
and to be implemented by
The project is briefly described as:
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Impact Report
Guidelines of the City of , the Lead Agency
has analyzed the project and determined that the project will
not have a significant impact on the environment. Based on
this finding, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
A copy of the Initial Study, documenting reasons to support the
finding, is attached. Mitigation measures, if any, included in
the project to avoid potentially significant effects are:
A period of _ days from the date of publication of the notice
of this NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be provided to enable public
review of the project specifications, the Initial Study and
this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE
DECLARATION by the Lead Agency. A copy of the project specifica-
tions is on file in the offices of
Date: By:
(Title)
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APPENDIX I
SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS
A project will normally have a significant effect on
the environment if it will:
( a) Conflict with adopted environmental plans and
goals of the city where it is located;
(b) Have a substantial , demonstrable, negative aesthetic
effect;
(c) Substantially affect a rare or endangered species
of animal or plant or the habitat of the species;
(d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species;
( e) Breach published national, state, or local
standards relating to solid waste or litter control;
( f) Substantially degrade water quality;
(g) Contaminate a public water supply;
(h) Substantially degrade or deplete ground water
resources;
( i) Interfere substantially with ground water
recharge;
(j ) Disrupt or adversely affect a prehistoric or
historic archaelogical site or a property of historic site
or cultural significance to a community or ethnic or social
group; or a paleontological site except as part of a scientific
study;
( k) Induce substantial growth or concentration of
population;
( 1) Cause an increase in traffic which is substan-
tial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity
of the street system;
(m) Displace a large number of people;
(n) Encourage activities which result in the use
of large amounts of fuel, water or energy;
(o) Use fuel, water or energy in a wasteful manner;
(p) Increase substantially the ambient noise levels
for adjoining areas;
(q) Cause substantial flooding, erosion or siltation;
( r ) Expose people or structures to major geologic
hazards;
(s) Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to
serve new development;
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( t) Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wild-
life or plants;
(u) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community;
(v) Create a potential public health hazard or
involve the use, production or disposal of materials which
pose a hazard to people or animal or plant populations in
the area affected;
(w) Conflict with established recreational, educa-
tional, religious or scientific uses of the area;
(x) Violate any ambient air quality standard, con-
tribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations;
(y) Convert prime agricultural land to non-
agricultural use or impair the agricultural productivity of
prime agricultural land;
( z) Interfere with emergency response plans or
emergency evaculation plans.
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APPENDIX J
ENERGY CONSERVATION
I . INTRODUCTION
The goal of conserving energy implies the wise and efficient
use of energy. The means of achieving this goal include:
(1) decreasing overall per capita energy consumption,
(2 ) decreasing reliance on natural gas and oil, and
(3 ) increasing reliance on renewable energy sources.
In order to assure that energy implications are considered
in project decisions, the California Environmental Quality Act
requires that EIRs include a discusion of the potential energy
impacts of proposed projects, with particular emphasis on
avoiding or reducing inefficient, wasteful and unnecessary
consumption of energy.
Energy conservation implies that a project' s cost effective-
ness be reviewed not only in dollars, but also in terms of
energy requirements. For many projects, lifetime costs may be
determined more by energy efficiency than by initial dollar
costs.
II. EIR CONTENTS
Potentially significant energy implications of a project
should be considered in an EIR. The following list of energy
impact possibilities and potential conservation measures is
designed to assist in the preparation of an EIR. In many
instances specific items may not apply or additional items may
be needed.
A. Project Description may include the following items :
1. Energy consuming equipment and processes which
will be used during construction, operation and/or removal of
the project. If appropriate, this discussion should consider
the energy intensiveness of materials and equipment required
for the project.
2. Total energy requirements of the project by fuel
type and end use.
3 . Energy conservation equipment and design features.
4 . Initial and life-cycle energy costs or supplies.
5 . Total estimated daily trips to be generated by
the project and the additional energy consumed per trip by
mode.
B. Environmental Setting may include existing energy
supplies and energy use patterns in the region and locality.
C. Environmental Impacts may include:
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1. The project' s energy requirements and its energy
use efficiencies by amount and fuel type for each stage of the
project' s life cycle including construction, operation, mainten-
ance and/or removal. If appropriate, the energy intensiveness
of materials may be discussed.
2. The effects of the project on local and regional
energy supplies and on requirements for additional capacity.
3. The effects of the project on peak and base
period demands for electricity and other forms of energy.
4. The degree to which the project complies with
existing energy standards.
5. The effects of the project on energy resources.
6. The project' s projected transportation energy
use requirements and its overall use of efficient transportation
alternatives.
D. Mitigation Measures may include:
1. Potential measures to reduce wasteful, ineffi-
cient and unnecessary consumption of energy during construction,
operation, maintenance and/or removal. The discussion should
explain why certain measures were incorporated in the project
and why other measures were dismissed.
2. The potential of siting, orientation, and design
to minimize energy consumption, including transportation energy.
3. The potential for reducing peak energy demand.
4 . Alternate fuels (particularly renewable ones)
or energy systems.
5 . Energy conservation which could result from
recycling efforts.
E. Alternatives should be compared in terms of overall
energy consumption and in terms of reducing wasteful, ineffi-
cient and unnecessary consumption of energy.
F. Unavoidable Adverse Effects may include wasteful ,
inefficient and unnecessary consumption of energy during the
project construction, operation, maintenance and/or removal
that cannot be feasibly mitigated.
G. Irreversible Commitment of Resources may include
a discussion of how the project preempts future energy develop-
ment or future energy conservation.
H. Short-Term Gains versus Long-Term Impacts can be
compared by calculating the energy costs over the lifetime of
the project.
I . Growth Inducing Effects may include the estimated
energy consumption of growth induced by the project.
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APPENDIX K
PROJECTS OF STATEWIDE, REGIONAL OR AREAWIDE SIGNIFICANCE
Projects meeting the criteria listed in this appendix
shall be deemed to be of statewide, regional or areawide
significance. EIRs or Negative Declarations prepared by the
Lead Agency on a project described below shall be submitted to
the State Clearinghouse and should be submitted also to the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) .
The Lead Agency shall determine that a proposed project
is of statewide, regional, or areawide significance if the project
meets any of the following criteria:
( a) A proposed local general plan, element, or amendment
thereof for which an EIR was prepared.
(b) A project which would interfere with the attainment
or maintenance of State or national air quality standards including:
( 1) A proposed residential development of more than
500 dwelling units.
( 2) A proposed shopping center or business establish-
ment employing more than 1,000 persons or encompasing more than
500 , 000 square feet of floor space.
(3 ) A proposed commercial office building employing
more than 1, 000 persons or encompassing more than 250 ,000 square
feet of floor space.
500 rooms. ( 4 ) A proposed hotel/motel development of more than
(5 ) A proposed industrial manufacturing or processing
plant, or industrial park planned to house more than 1,000 persons,
occupying more than 40 acres of land, or encompassing more than
650 , 000 square feet of floor area.
(c) A project which would result in the cancellation of
an open space contract made pursuant to the California Land Conserva-
tion Act of 1965 (Williamson Act) for any parcel of 100 or more
acres.
(d) A project located in and substantially impacting on
an area of critical environmental sensitivity for which an EIR was
prepared including:
(1) The Lake Tahoe Basin.
(2 ) The Santa Monica Mountains Zone as defined by
Section 67463 of the Government Code.
(3 ) The California Coastal Zone as defined in, and
mapped pursuant to, Section 30103 of the Public Resources Code.
(4 ) An area within 1/4 ._mile of a wild and scenic
river as defined by Section 5093 . 5 of the Public Resources Code.
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(5 ) The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, as defined
in Water Code Section 12220 .
(6 ) The Suisun Marsh as defined in Public Resources
Code Section 29101.
(7 ) The jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay
Conservation and Development Commission as defined in Government
Code Section 66610 .
( e) A project which would substantially affect sensitive
wildlife habitats including, but not limited to, riparian lands,
wetlands, bays, estuaries, marshes, and habitats for rare and
endangered species as defined by Fish and Game Code Section 903.
( f) A project which would interfere with attainment
of regional water qualify standards as stated in the approved
areawide waste water management plan.
(g) A project which would provide housing, jobs, or
occupancy for 500 or more people within 10 miles of a nuclear
power plant.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The City of hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the Cali-
fornia Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Impact
Report Guidelines of the City of , the
( e.g. , Staff or the Director of Planning)
has analyzed the request for (project
title and permit number ) proposed to be located at
(address) .
After reviewing the Initial Study and any applicable mitigating
measures for the project, the (e.g.
Staff or the Director of Planning) has determined- that this
project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Accordingly, a NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared.
Public comments will be received by the City prior to final
approval of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION and action on the project,
through 19
A copy of all relevant material , including the project specifica-
tions, Initial Study, and the NEGATIVE DECLARATION, is on file
in the offices of
Date: By:
(Title)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
The City of hereby gives notice that
pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the
California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental
Impact Report Guidelines of the City, the Lead Agency for
(project title and permit number ) , proposed
to be located at
( address)
has completed an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
Public review of the project specifications and ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT will be provided by the City prior to action
on the project through , 19 A copy of all
relevant material is on file in the offices of
DATE: By:
(Title)