Resolution - 2017-42RESOLUTION NO. 2017-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AND CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 72097, VARIANCE NO. 13-05, AND SUBCOMMITTEE FOR DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 17-09 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF
1970, AS AMENDED.
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
APPLICANT: Peter Young
LOCATION: 3501 E. Cameron Avenue (APN 8277-047-005)
WHEREAS, there was filed with this City a verified application on the forms
prescribed in Chapter 26, Article VI of the West Covina Municipal Code, requesting the
approval of a tentative parcel map and variance to subdivide a 44,504-square foot site into
two single-family lots on that certain property described as:
Assessor's Parcel No. 8277-047-005, 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 Mitigated 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.
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 28 th day of February, 2017,
conduct a duly advertised public hearing to consider the subject application, at which time the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution Nos. 17-5847, 17-5848 and 17-5849 approving the
tentative parcel map, the mitigated negative declaration and the variance; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2017 an appeal of the Planning Commission action was
filed by P.K. Schrieffer LLP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, upon giving the required notice, did on the 20 t1 day of
June, 2017 conduct a duly advertised public hearing as prescribed by law, and considered
evidence presented by the Planning Commission, Planning Department, State of California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, 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 the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, subject to compliance with the mitigation measures that are
recommended in the Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact as
outlined below:
Environmental
Impacts
Mitigation Measures Monitoring
Dept./Agency
Monitoring
Methods
Cultural Prior to excavation and construction of the Planning During
Resources project site, the prime construction
contractor(s) shall be cautioned on the
legal and/or regulatory implications of
knowingly destroying cultural resources
or removing artifacts, human remains,
bottles and other cultural materials from
the project site. A signed statement of
understanding shall be provided to the
Department Construction
Activities
City Planning Director prior to issuance of
grading permits. The applicant shall bear
the cost of implementing this mitigation.
If potential archaeological materials are
uncovered during grading or other earth
moving activities, the contractor shall be
required to halt work in the immediate
area of the find and to retain a
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professional archaeologist to examine the
materials to deteimine whether it is a
unique archaeological resource as
defined in Section 21083.2(g) of the State
CEQA Statutes. If this determination is
positive, the resource shall be left in place,
if determined feasible by the project
archaeologist. Otherwise, the
scientifically consequential information
shall be fully recovered by the
archaeologist. Work may continue
outside of the area of the find; however,
no further work shall occur in the
immediate location of the find until all
information recovery has been completed
and a report concerning it filed with the
City Planning Director. The applicant
shall bear the cost of implementing this
mitigation.
If paleontological materials are uncovered
during grading or other earth moving
activities, the contractor shall be required
to halt work in the immediate area of the
find, and to retain a professional
paleontologist to examine the materials to
deteimine whether it is a significant
paleontological resource. If this
determination is positive, resource shall
be left in place, if determined feasible by
the project paleontologist. Otherwise, the
scientifically consequential infoimation
shall be fully recovered by the
paleontologist. Work may continue
outside of the area of the find; however,
no further work shall occur in the
immediate location of the find until all
information recovery has been completed
and a report concerning it filed with the
Planning Director. The applicant shall
bear the cost of implementing this
mitigation.
If suspected human remains are
encountered during grading or other earth
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moving activities, the contractor shall be
required to halt work in the immediate
area of the find and to notify the County
Coroner, in accordance with Section
7050.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code, who must then determine whether
the remains are of forensic interest. If the
Coroner, with the aid of a supervising
archaeologist, determines that the remains
are or appear to be of a Native American,
he/she shall contact the Native American
Heritage Commission for further
investigations and proper recovery of such
remains, if necessary. The applicant shall
bear the cost of implementing this
mitigation.
Hazards and Prior to commencement of demolition Building Prior to
Hazardous
Materials
activities, the existing on-site structures
shall be surveyed for the presence of
asbestos containing materials (ACM) by a
contractor registered with Asbestos
Division Demolition
Contractors' Registration Unit, as required
by State law. Should ACM be detected,
appropriate abatement measures pursuant
to South Coast Air Quality Management
District Rule 1403 shall commence by a
registered contractor at the expense of the
project proponent. Documentation
certifying that ACM have been removed
to satisfactory levels as required by State
law shall be delivered to the Building
Division prior to demolition of existing
structures onsite. The applicant shall bear
the cost of implementing this mitigation.
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Prior to commencement of demolition
activities, the existing on-site structures
shall be surveyed for the presence of lead.
If lead exists in levels determined to be
hazardous, such materials shall be
removed by an abatement contractor prior
to demolition of the buildings. Demolition
debris and waste categorized as hazardous
waste shall be handled, transported, and
disposed of in accordance with applicable
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federal, state, and local laws and rules to
ensure that potential impacts to health and
the environment are minimized.
Specifically, employees who perform
trigger tasks, such as manual demolition,
are required to receive employer provided
training, air monitoring, protective
clothing, respirators, and hand washing
facilities. Standard work practices
required by CCR Title 17, Division I,
Chapter 8 also include the use of wet
methods and FIEPA vacuums.
Documentation verifying appropriate
disposal of hazardous wastes shall be
provided to the City Planning Director
prior to issuance of building permits. The
applicant shall bear the cost of
implementing this mitigation.
Hydrology and Appropriate erosion control and drainage Engineering Project
Water Quality devices shall be incorporated to the
satisfaction of the Building and Safety
Division Operation
Division, such as interceptor terraces, vee-.
channels, and inlet and outlet structures,
as specified by Section 91.7013 of the
Building Code.
Leaks, drips and spills shall be cleaned up
immediately to prevent contaminated soil
on paved surfaces that can be washed
away into the storm drains.
Dumpsters shall be covered and
maintained. Uncovered dumpsters shall
be placed under a roof or cover with tarps
or plastic sheeting.
All vehicle/equipment maintenance,
repair, and washing shall be conducted
away from storm drains. All major
repairs shall be conducted off-site. Drip
pans or drop cloths shall be used to catch
drips and spills.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2017.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Corey Warthaw
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I, 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 on the 20 th day
of June, 2017 by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Johnson, Spence, Toma, Warshaw
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