Resolution - 2006-2RESOLUTION NO.2006-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ZONE CHANGE
NO. 05-09, TENATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 63356, PRECISE PLAN NO. 05-
• 14 AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT NO. 05-06 PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS
AMENDED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Olson Company for Annie Mondino
LOCATION: 1951 South Sunset Avenue
WHEREAS, there was filed with this City verified applications on forms prescribed in
Chapter 26, Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code requesting the approval of a General
Plan amendment, zone change, and precise plan to facilitate the development of a 20 detached
single-family residential units project on that certain property generally described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8466-038-045 and 8466-038-046, in the records of the Los
Angeles County Assessor; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is considered a "project" pursuant to the terms of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, an initial study was prepared for said project; and
WHEREAS, based upon the findings of the initial study, it was determined that the
proposed project will not have a significant impact on the environment and will not individually
or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the
California Fish and Game Code; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was prepared for the
proposed project pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970, as amended, and mitigation measures are included in said Negative Declaration in support
of the finding that there will not be a significant effect on the environment as a result of this
project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon giving the required notice, did on the 13`h
day of December, 2005 conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did adopt Resolution No. 05-5087 recommending
certification of the Negative Declaration; and ,, ,
. WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 17`h day of January, 2006, conduct a duly
advertised public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said environmental documents, and
considered evidence presented by the Planning Commission, Planning Department and other
interested parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of West Covina does hereby resolve
as follows:
1. After receiving and considering all determinations, studies, documents, and
recommendations, as well as other appropriate public comments, the City Council of the
City of West Covina hereby certifies Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact,
subject to compliance with the mitigation measures that are recommended in the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as outlined below:
Resolution No. 2006-2
January 17, 2006.
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Environmental
Impacts
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Dept./Agency
Monitoring
Methods
Aesthetics
Landscaping plans shall be submitted to
Planning
Site inspections,
the Planning Department. The
Department
Site Plan
landscaping plan shall conform with the
Check,
approved site plan. Additionally, all
Landscaping
areas not requiring paving shall be
plan review
landscaped.
All project landscaping shall be installed
prior to occupancy.
A lighting/photometric plan check shall be
conducted to ensure that light does not
"spill over" onto adjoining property. All
exterior lighting shall be hooded and
directed so as to reflect away from
adjoining properties.
Air Quality
Vigorous wetting procedures or other dust
Building
Site inspections,
palliative measures shall be maintained
Department,
Landscaping
during earth moving operations to
Planning
plan review
minimize fugitive dust emissions in
Department
compliance with applicable codes and
ordinances pertaining to dust suppression
requirements (including SCAQMD RULE
403).
During construction, water trucks or
sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all
areas of vehicle movement damp enough
to prevent dust from leaving the site. At a
minimum this would include wetting
down such areas in the later morning and
after work is completed for the day and
whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per hour.
Roadways shall be swept periodically as
determined by the City Engineer and/or
Maintenance Services Superintendent or
otherwise cleared of any spilled materials
to assist in minimizing fugitive dust.
Trucks importing or exporting earthen
materials shall be covered or sprinkled
with water prior to entering public streets.
Heavy-duty construction equipment shall
be kept on -site when not in operations to
minimize exhaust emissions associated
with vehicles repetitiously traveling to and
from the project site.
The number of pieces of equipment
operating simultaneously should be
minimized through efficient management
practices.
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Construction equipment shall be
maintained in proper tune to reduce
exhaust emissions.
Diesel -powered equipment such as
booster pumps or generators should be
replaced by electric equipment, if feasible.
During Santa Ana wind conditions with
wind speeds exceeding 15 mph, soil
disturbance areas shall be watered hourly
or active operations on unpaved surfaces
shall, be terminated until the wind speeds
no longer exceed 15 mph.
Graded surfaces shall be vegetated as
soon as feasibly possible after the
completion of grading within the
construction area.
Landscaping shall be installed on all
graded surfaces proposed for landscaping
as soon as feasibly possible after the
completion of grading operations.
Biological
If the project involves the removal of any
Building
Site inspections,
Resources
trees from the site, they should be
Department,
Site Plan
removed during the non -nesting season
Planning
Check,
for migratory birds (approximately
Department
Landscaping
October 15` through March 151h)
plan review
Cultural
A photo survey of the house shall be
Planning
Resources
submitted to the Planning Department
Department
prior to the issuance of a permit to
demolish the house.
Geology and
Before the grading and construction of
Engineering
Grading plan
Soils
the proposed project, all soils must be
Department,
check, Site
removed to a depth of approximately
Building
inspections,
seven feet and replaced with compacted
Department,
Landscaping
engineered soils and after which a
Planning
plan review
Certified Geologist will confirm the
Department
stability of the new infill.
Hazards
All demolition procedures shall comply
Engineering
Site plan check,
with State and West Covina Public Works
Department,
Grading plan
Department requirements regarding the
Building
check,
removal of any hazardous substances,
Department, Fire
Construction
including but not limited to asbestos and
Department
permit,
asbestos -containing building materials.
Approval of
Closure report
Use construction best management
by the Fire
practices (BMPs) typically implemented
Department
as part of construction to minimize the
potential negative effects to groundwater
and soils from construction activities. The
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following shall be implemented as
necessary to avoid any significant effects:
• Follow manufacturer's
recommendations on use, storage
and disposal of chemical products
used in construction;
• Avoid overtopping construction
equipment fuel gas tanks;
• During routine maintenance of
construction equipment, properly
contain and remove grease and
oils; and
. Properly dispose of discarded
containers of fuels and other
chemicals.
Hydrology or
The grading and drainage is required to be
Engineering
Site plan check,
Water
designed by a registered Civil Engineer
Department,
Grading plan
and the project will be required to comply
Building
check,
with Standard Urban Stormwater
Department,
Construction
Mitigation Plans (SUSWMPS). In
State Regional
permit
addition the grading shall be completed in
Water Quality
accordance with the West Covina
Control Board
Municipal Code and the Uniform Building
Code.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit
approval from the Engineering Division of
a grading plan shall be obtained.
Noise
A temporary 6-foot sound barrier (i.e.
Fire Department,
Site plan check,
plywood) shall be erected along the
Public Works
Grading plan
northern and eastern portion of the project
Department
check,
site such that the line -of -site between
Construction
construction activity and the adjacent
permit
residential uses along the project property
line is blocked.
All construction equipment, stationary or
mobile, shall be equipped with properly
operating and maintained mufflers.
During grading and construction, delivery
of materials and equipment, outdoor
operations of equipment, and construction
activity shall be limited to the hours
between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
All construction equipment shall be stored
on the project site during the construction
phase to eliminate daily heavy-duty truck
trips on vicinity roadways.
The operation of the facility shall comply
with the West Covina Noise Ordinance.
Mechanical equipment to be installed on
the site shall be required to operate below
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65 dB levels as measured from the nearest
property line.
Stockpiling and/or vehicle staging areas
shall be located as far as practicable from
residential properties.
To the extent feasible, construction
activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid
operating several pieces of equipment
simultaneously, which causes high noise
levels.
The applicant shall inform residents
adjacent to the proposed project of
grading and/or construction activities at
least five (5) calendar days prior to the
commencement of said activities.
Engine idling from construction
equipment such as bulldozers and haul
equipment shall be limited, to the extent
feasible.
The construction staging area shall be
located as far as feasible from sensitive
receptors.
Roof ceiling construction will be roofing
on plywood. Batt insulation will be
installed in joist spaces. The ceilings will
be one layer of 1/2" gypboard nailed
direct.
All exterior walls will be 2 x 4 studs 16"
O.C. with batt insulation in the stud
spaces. Exteriors will be exterior plaster
or stucco. The interiors will be 1/2"
gypboard.
All southeast facing perimeter windows
and glass doors will be glazed with STC
29 glazing
All other windows and glass doors can be
standard glazing.
All entry doors should have weather
stripping seals on the sides and top
There should be no mail slots in the entry
doors.
2.. Non-compliance with the aforementioned mitigation measures as by the monitoring
department/agency and any measures taken to correct said non-compliance shall be
immediately reported to the Planning Department on the City of West Covina Monitoring
Checklist Form.
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3. The applicant agrees to implement the aforementioned mitigation measures and
monitoring or reporting requirements.
4. Failure to comply with any aforementioned mitigation measures and/or monitoring or
reporting requirements will result in a written notice of violation from the City to the
applicant at which time the City may order that all or a portion of pre -construction,
. construction, post -construction activity or project implementation must cease until
compliance is reached.
5. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State and local guidelines, rules,
regulations, and procedures adopted pursuant thereto permits the City of West Covina to
impose any fees or charges associated with implementing the above monitoring program
upon the applicant.
6. The applicant shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend the City Of West Covina (City),
its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, proceeding or damages against
the City, its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval
by the City of this Tract Map. Further, the applicant shall indemnify, hold harmless and
defend the City Of West Covina (City), its agents, officers, and employees from any
claim, action, proceeding or damages against the City, its agents, officers, or employees
arising out of the action, inaction or negligence of the applicant, its employees, officers,
agents, contractors, subcontractors, successors or assigns in planning, engineering,
constructing or in any manner carrying out the Tract Map or any improvements required
for the Tract Map. The indemnity shall be contained in a written document approved by
the City Attorney.
7. The City Clerk shall certify as to the passage of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 17m day of January 2006.
Mayor Shelley Sanderson
ATTEST:
City Clerk Laufie Cameo,
I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17`h day of January 2006, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES:
Herfert, Hernandez, Lane, Touhey,
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
• APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney Arnold lvarez-Glasman
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