SR-6-F (110)LUTM:PB:SF/E3R90007.WORD.PPD
Council Mtg: May 26, 1992
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
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Santa Monica, California
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SUBJECT: Certification of 5tatement of Official Action for
Appeal o~' the Approval of Final EIR #90-007,
Development R~view Permit #91-006, Reduced Parking
Permit #91-008, Zoninq Ordinance Text Amendments
#91-006 and #91-007.
INTRODUCTIOPF
This report transmits for City Council certification the
Statement of Official Action for the appeal of the Pier
development project. The appeal was made by Diane Simpson.
on April 28, 1992, the Council denied the appeal and approved the
project based on the findings and conditions contained in the
attached Statement of Officia3 Action.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
This recommendation will not have a budget or financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council approve the
attached Statement of Official Action.
Prepared by: Suzanne Frick, Planning Manager
Attachment: A. Statement of Official Action dated 04/28/92.
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CITY COUNCIL
STATEMEPIT OF OFFICIAL ACTION
PROJECT: Santa Monica Pier Development Praject
NUMBER: See below
LOCATION: Santa Mon~ca Pier and 1550 Pacific Coast Hwy.
APPLICANT: Pier Restoration Corporation
CASE PLANNER: Suzanne Frick
REQUEST: Certification of Final EIR #g0-007
Approval of Development Review Permit #91-006
for Revised Project
Appraval of Reduced Parking Permit #91-008
Approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
#9].-006 and #91-007
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
4~28~92 Date.
X Approved based on the following findings and
subject to the conditions attached.
Denied.
Other.
EXPIRATION DATE(S) OF ANY PERMITS GRANTED:
4-28-94 Case #~R 91-006
4-28-94 Case #RPP 91-008
LENGTH OF ANY POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATE(S)
4-28-95 Case #DR 91-006
4-28-95 Case #RPP 91-008
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Findings for the Certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report on the Pier Devalopment Pro]aCt
See Attachment A
Conditions on the Certification of the Final Environmental Impact
Report on the Pier Development Project
Revise the third mitigation measure in the Final EIR, Section B,
page IV-B-11 on Earth to read as follows:
" The two Underground Storage Tanks (USTS) shall be removed in
compliance with all applicable regulations of the City of
Santa Monica, the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, and the Los Angeles County Department of Health
Services."
Add the following mitigation measure in the Final EIR, Section E,
page IV-E-8 on Noise:
Ro11er coaster rides sha11 be designed to require and use
plastic wheels on metal rails."
Add the following language on page III-F-1, ReZated Projects:
The Aquarium project, proposed to be located on the City
owned Deauville site, is the subject of a development
agreement application, and has not yet completed CEQA
analysis or been appravad by any City agency. Although
related projects currently under environmental review
qualify as probable future projects to be inaluded in a
cumulative ana~ysis, the Aquarium project was not included
in tha cumulative analysis for the Pier Development Project
for the following reason. The Aquarium project under
environmental review was proposed to be built on the
Deauville site. The Pier Development Project also proposes
to utilize the City-owned Deauville site, but for parking
purposes. Thus, the grojects are mutually exclusive.
Approval of the Pier project with parking on the Deauville
site would render the Aquarium project no longer viable at
that site. Thus, if the anticipated environ~ent effects of
the Aquarium project had been included in the cumulative
analysis of the Pier projact, the resulting analysis would
have erroneously oversta~ed cumulative effects."
Modify the pol~ce staffinq mitigation measure to be consistent
~aith the staffing levels presented by the Cheif of Police and
approved by the City Council.
VOTE:
Yes: Abdo, Holbrook, Katz, Vasquez, Zane
No: Genser, 01sen
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
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Findinqs for the Developmant Review Permit #91-006 fox Revised
Project Consistinq of the Fun Zone and Parking Lot =mprovements
1. The physical location, size, massing, and placement of
proposed structures on the site and the location of proposed
uses within the project are compatible with and relate
harmoniously to surrounding sites and neighborhoods, in that
the design elements retain the historic and unique qualities
of the Pier and that the uses emphasize the role of the Pier
in the community.
2. The rights-of-way can accommodate autos and pedestrians,
including parking and access, in that specific mitigation
measures have been designed to improve traffic and
circulation in the Pier area have been required as
conditions of approval.
3. The health and safety services {police, fire, etc.) and
public infrastructure (e.g. utilities) are sufficient to
accommodate the new development, in that specific mitigation
measures have been developed and have been required as
conditions of approval.
4. The project is generally consistent with the Municipal Cade
and General Plan, in that, upon the approva~ of the text
amendment required to allow additional liqhting on Fun Zone
rides, the Final EIR found that the revised project without
the Central Plaza and 1640 Appian Way parking structure is
consistent with the Municipal Code and General Plan.
5. Reasonable mitigation measures have been included for all
adverse impacts identified in the Environmental Impact
Report, in that with the i~plementation of all the required
mitigation measures the projec~ will result two unavoidable
significant traffic impacts.
6. The project will revitalize the City-owned Pier in a way
that preserves its unique character and at the same time
serves the current and future needs of the community. The
project will provide:
(a) increased public parking;
(b) year round recreational opporCunities;
{c) extanded nighttime and multi-season uses;
(d) circulation and access improvements to the area around
the Pzer;
(e) uses that will attract and serve visitors from a broad
range of income groups and lifestyles;
(f) design elements that retain the historic and unique
qualities that distinguish the Santa Monica Pier from
other piers and commercial enterprises;
(g) uses that will emphasize the role of the Pier in the
community, and
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(h) increased revenues to the City while encouraging
increased public access at the Pier.
Canditions for the Revise8 Project Consisting of the Fun Zons and
Parkinq Lot improvements
Plans
l. This approval is for those plans included in thQ Final
E~R, a copy of which shall be maintained in the fi~es of
the City Planning Division. Project development shall be
consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified
in these conditions of approval.
2. The Plans shall compZy with all other provisions of Chap-
ter 1, Article IX of the Municipal Code, (Zoning Or-
dinance) and all other pertinent ordinances and General
Plan policies of the City of Santa Monica except as amen-
ded for this project.
Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval
by the Director p~ Planning. A significant change in the
approved concept sha11 be subject to Planning C4mmzssion
Review. Construction shall be in conformance with the
plans submitted or as modified by tha P~anning Commission,
Landmark Commission, Architectural Review Board or Direc-
tor of Planning.
Landmarks Commission
4. Plans for final design, landscaping, screening, trash en-
closures, and signage for the Fun Zone shall be subject to
review and approval by the Landmarks Commission.
Refuse areas, storage areas and mechanical equipment for
the Fun Zone shall be screened in accardance with SMMC
Section 9040.13-9040.15. Refuse areas shall be of a size
adequate to meet on-site need, zncluding recyaling. The
Landmarks Commission its review shall pay particular at-
tention to the screening of such areas and equipment. Any
rooftop mechanical equipment shall be minimized in height
and area, and shall be located in such a way as to mini-
mize noise and visual impacts to surrounding properties.
Unless otherwise approved by the Landmarks Commission,
rooftop mechanical equipment shall be located at least
five feet from the edge of the roof.
construction
6. Unless o~herwise approved by the Depar~ment of General
Services, all aidewalks shall be kept clear and passable
during the constr~ction phase of the project.
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7. Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, paving and driveways which need
replacing or removal as a result of the project as deter-
mined by the Department of General Services shall be re-
aonstructed to the satisfaction of the Department of
General Services. Approval for this work shall be ob-
tained from the Department of General Services prior ta
issuance of the building permits.
8. A construction period mitigation plan shall be prepared by
the applicant for approval by the Department of General
Services prior to issuance of a building permit. The ap-
proved mitigation plan shall be posted on the construction
site for the duration of the project construction and
shall be produced upon request. As applicable, this plxn
shall 1) Specify the names, addresses, telephone numbers
and business license numbers of all contractars and sub-
contractors as well as the developer and architect; 2)
DescXibe how demolition of any existing structures is to
be accomplished; 3) Indicate where any cranes are to be
located for erection/construction; 4) Describe how much
of the public street~ alleyway, or sidewalk is proposed to
be used in conjunction with construction; 5) Set forth
the extent and nature of any pile-driving operations; 6)
Describe the length and number of any tiebacks which must
extend under the property of other persons; 7) Specify
the nature and extenti of any dewatering and its effect on
any adjacent buildings; 8) bescribe anticipated construc-
tion-related truck routes, number of truck trips, hours of
hauling and parking location; 9} Specify the nature and
extent of any helicopter hauling; 10) State whether any
construction activity beyond normally permitted hours is
propased; 11) Describe any proposed construction noise
mitigation measures; 12) Describe construction-period
security measures including any fencing, lighting, and
security personnel; 13) Provide a drainage plan; 14J
Provide a construction-period parking plan which shall
minimize use of pnblic streets for parking; 15) List a
designated on-site construction manager.
9. A sign shall be posted on the property in a manner consis-
tent with the public hearing sign requirements which shall
identify the address and phone number of the owner and/or
applicant for the purposes of responding to questions and
complaints during the construotion period. 5aid sign
shall also indicate the hours of permissible construction
work.
l0. A copy of these con3itions shall be posted in an easily
vieible and accessible location at all times during con-
struction at the project site. The pages shall be lami-
nated or otherwise protected to ensure durability of the
copy.
Miscellaneous Conditions
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lla. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a~anner
not detrimental to surroundinq properties or residents by
reason of lights, noise, activities, parking or other
actions.
llb. During the peak season, the Fun Zone hours of operation
shall be limited to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through
Thursdays. For all other periods, the hours shall be
limited to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays,
and 10 a.m. to 12 midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and
holidays.
llc. The Fun Zone shall consist of no more than 70,000 square
feet of Pier deck area and shall provide a maximum of
twelve rides in additian to a maximum of 21 game booths
and a maximum of 10 food booths. NQ less than six chil-
dren's rides, and no more than six qeneral amusemant rides
shall be located in the Fun Zone area. The Fun Zone shall
have no more than one child's Ferris Wheel, one general
amusement Ferris Wheel, and one roller coaster.
lld. The general amusement Ferris Wheel shall not exceed 85
feet in height above the Pier deck. The roller coaster
shall be limited to a maximum 3D foot drop in any one
location.
Validity of Permits
12. In the event permittee violates or fails to comply with
any conditions of approval of this pern-it, no further per-
mits, Iicenses~ approvals or certificates of occupancy
shall be issued until such violation has been fully
remedied.
13. Within ten days of Plenning Division transmittal of the
Statement of Official Action, project applicant shall
sign and return a copy of the Statement af Official Action
prepared by the Planning Division, agreeing to the Condi-
~ions of approval and acknowledging tha~ failure to comply
with such canditions shall cons~itute grounds for poten-
tial revocation of the permit approval. By signing same,
applicant shall not thereby waive any legal rights appli-
cant may possess regarding said conditions. The signed
Statement shall be returned to the Planning bivision.
Failure to comgly with this condition shall constitute
grounds for potential permit revocation.
14. This determination sha1Z not become effective for a period
of fotzrteen days from the date of determination or, if
appealed, until a final determination is made on the ap-
peaJ.. Any appeal must be made in the form required by the
Zoning Administrator. The approval of this permit shall
expire two years from the germit's effective da~e, unless,
in the case of new development, a building permit has been
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obtained. A one year extension may be permitted if ap-
proved by the Director of Planning prior to the expiration
of the two year period.
Monitoring of Conditions
15. Pursuant to the requirements of Pub1iC ResouYCes Code
Section 21081.6, the City Planning Division will
coordinate a monitoring and reporting program regarding
any required changes ta the project made in conjunction
with project approval and any conditions of approval, in-
cluding those conditions intended to mitigate or avoid
significant effects on the environmant. This program
shall include, but is not limited to, ensuring that the
Planning Division itself and other City divisions and de-
partments such as the Buildinq Division, the General
Services Department, the Fire Depart~ent, the Police De-
partment, the Community and Economic Development
Department and the Finance Department are aware af project
requirements which must be satisfied prior to issuance of
a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, or other
permit, and that other responsible aqenoies are also in
formed of conditions relating to their responsibilities.
Project owner shall demonstrate compliance with conditions
of approval in a written report submitted to the Planning
Director and Building officer prior to issuance of a
Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy, and, as
applicable, provide periodic reports regarding compliance
with such conditions.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PER THE EIR MITIGATION MEASVRES
Ear~h
1. During project construction, all grading shall be
carefully observed, mapped and tested by he project
engineer. AlI grading shall be performed under the
supervision of a licensed engineering geologist and/or
soils engineer in accordance with applicabie provisions of
the Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the City
Building and Safety Department.
2a. The project shall adhere to all applicable regulations
regarding tank closure as mandated by the following
agencies: City of Santa Monica Department of General
Services, Water Department, and Fire Department, South
Coast Air Quality Management District, and the Los Angeles
County Department of Health Services.
2b. The twa Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) shall be removed
in compliance with a11 applicable regulations of the City
of Santa Monica, the South Coast Air Quality Managem~nt
District, and the Los Anqeles County Department of HeaZth
Services.
Air ~ua3.ity
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3. Any stockpiles of soil, sand, and similar material shall
be covered.
4. Construction equipment shall be shut off to reduce idling
when not in direct use.
5. Low sulfur fuel shall be used for construction equipment.
6. Construction activities shall be discontinued during
second stage smog alerts.
Plant and Animal Life
7. In order to reduce potential adverse impacts on marine
life, recyclable food service products and shopping bags
shall be required for all bus inesses on the Pier.
8. Trash receptacles shall be lo cated throughout the Central
Plaza and Fun Zone and along
~ the entire Pier. Trash
receptacles shall be located no more than 25 feet from
one another.
Noise
9. Prior to the issuance of building permits, a construction
plan shall be submitted to the City in sufficient detail
to determine the duration of construction activities and
the specific types of equipment to be used and their
approximate location. Locations for compressors and pumps
shall be specifically located.
lo. The project shall comply with applicable City noise
reguiations specified in the City Noise Ordinanca (Noise
Ordinance Numbers 1406 CCS and 1458 CCS).
lla. During construction, the project contractors shall muffle
and shield intakes and exhaust, shroud and shield impact
tools, and use electric-powered rather than diesel-powered
construction equipment, as feasibZe.
llb. Ro11er coaster rides shall be designed to require and use
plastic wheels on metal rails.
Light and Glare
12. Project lighting and building materials shaZl be built
and/or installed in accordance with City of Santa Monica
ardinances, standards and applicable requirements.
13. Exterior buizding surfaces shall be of a color, material
and texture to reduce daytime glare.
14. Outdoor lighting shall ~e shielded and directed on-site
and downward.
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15. Outdoor lighting shall be reduced or softened after peak
hours, especially in restaurant areas and in the amusement
areas after the Fun Zone has ceased operations. Outdoor
lighting shall be restricted to security lighting between
the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
16. General night lighting of all public areas shall be a
minimum level of four foatcandles and a maximum of eight
footcandles. This standard shall be applied to lighting
in all public parking lo~s and parking structures.
17. General night lighting of all nan-public service areas
shal~ be a minimum level of two foatcandles and a maximum
level of four footcandles.
Right-of-Way/Public Access
18. The project shall comply with a11 State and City
standards, codes and ordinances regarding the provision of
access and parking to the qeneral public and ~he
handicapped.
19. Pedestrian walkways through the parking lots shall be
clearly delineated, and signage shall be posted to
indicate the safest pathway to the Pier for pedestrians
and warning motorists of those walkways. In additzon, the
pedestrian access pathway from the Civic Center site
through the Rand Corporation site shall be marked wi~h
appropriate signage and tha stairs adjacent to the Moss
Avenue pumping plant shall be well lighted.
20. Stop signs shall be placed where the driveways to the 1590
Appian Way parking lot and the 1440 Pacific coast Highway
State parking lot cross the Promenade. In addition,
appropriate markings and aross walks shall be xndicated
and incorporated into the Promenade at those locations to
provide a further indication of pedestrian traffic to
motorists.
21. The 1550 Pacitic Coast Highway State paxking lot access
road shall be widened to 8ccommodate a~otal of four
traffic lanes, two inbound and two outbound, shall be
provided at the entrance to the 1550 Pacific Coast Highway
State parking Iot traffic control booth. The lanes shall
be reversible, thereby permitting up to three lanes in one
direction during peak periods.
22. Seaside Terrace between Ocean Avenue and Appian Way shall
be striped with three lanes (a minimum street width of 36
feet would be required.) A six foot right-of-way sha11 be
required from the parcel on tha north side of Seaside
Terrace between Appian way and Seaside Terraae. Two
lanes shall be provided in one direction and one in the
othex to accommoda~e peak inbound and outbound traffic
flows. The City parking and Traffic Engineer shall
pprepare signal warrants at the intersection of Ocean
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Avenue and Seaside Terrace to determine if a specially
desiqned traffic siqnal should be installed to a~allow two
lanes of traffic to enter southbound onto Ocean Avenue.
The warrants shall be conducted within one year after the
project is in operation.
23. Exiting (outbound) traffic shall be allowed to exit from
1440 directly onto sauthbaund Pacific Coast Highway. The
Pacific Coast Hiqhway exit sha11 be positioned far enouqh
north to allow drivers to maneuver either into the Pacific
Coast Highway lane destined toward eastbound I-10 or into
the lane toward the Pacific Coast Highway off-ramp ta
Ocean Avenue. Glear signage shall ba provided to direct
drivers to this exit and inta the proper lanes destined
for I-30 or Ocean Avenue. Advance warning signs to this
shall be provided inside the 1440 parking area to direct
drivere to I-10 or Ocean Avenue via Pacific Coast Highway.
24. A 32 foat wide roadway under the Pier ramp shall be pro
vided to accommodate three lanes of traffic. During peak
periods, twa lanes shall be used in one direction and one
in the other to accommodate peak inbound and outbound
tra~fic fiows.
25. The sidewalk on the south si8e of tihe Pier Bridge shall be
widened by eliminating the sidewalk on the north side of
the Pier bridge and relocating the two lanes of traffic to
the north side of the Pier bridge.
26. A 20 foot fire access lane shall be provided around the
entire perimeter of the pier, to the end of the Municipal
Pier and between the Hippodrome and Billiard Building, and
a 12 foot ambulance lane shall be pravided through the Fun
2one to the satisfaction of the Santa ~onica Fire and
Police Departments.
27. The Carousel Park handicapped access ramp shall be brouqht
up to code by installing a continuous handrail along the
lower segment of the ramp, and a full handrail along the
otheY side of the ramp.
Traffic
28. Lincoln Boulevard at Pico Boulevard - restiripe the
north~ound and southbound approaches to add another
through lane in the northbound and southbound directions.
Elimination of peak hour parking on Lincoln Boulevard is
necessary. With these improvements the V/C ratio and
level of service at this intersection is forecast to be
1.49 and F, respectively.
Parking
29. The proposed project shall comply with handicapped
accessibility requirements as set forth in Title 24 of the
State Buiiding Code.
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Utilities
Water
30. Provisions for meeting fire flow requirements and any
improvements to on-site water lines shall be incorporated
into the final project design prior to issuance of a
building permit. Improvement costs are to be borne by the
project applicant.
31. In order to meet the requirements of emergency water
control ordinance, the project sha11 pay a water
connection fee to the Director of General Services. This
fee shall be calculated according to the following fee
contained in Resolution Number 8196 CCS: $3.00 x(average
number of gallons per day x 2}.
32. The project shall be required to pay a water connection
fee to the City before a permit can ~e issued to connect
to the water system.
Sewer
33. The project shall comply with the provisions af current
and/or future ordinances regarding sewer capacity
allotment in the City of Santa Monica.
34. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a flow test of
downstream lines shall be conducted to determine if
existing sewer lines serving the project site are adequate
to serve the proposed projeat. Any required improvements
ta the sewage collections system shall be barne by the
project applicant.
35. The project shall be required to pay a seweraqe facilities
charge to the City before a permit can be issued to
connect to the sewer per Section 7190 of Ordinance 1451.
Solid Waste
36. The project shall participate in the Santa ~onica
Recycling Program. The program available to commercial
developments include, but are not limited to, the
following:
-trash bins shall be segregated with regard to recyclable
or non-recyclable desxgnation; and
-glass and newspapers shall be further segregated from the
project's wastestream, for eventual collection by
municipal employees.
37. Outdoor trash receptacles shall be shielded from general
public view on at least three sides by impact-resistant
walls not less ~an five or more than eight feet in height,
and by an impact resistant gate of not less than five and
not more than eight feet in height.
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38. Trash receptacles sufficient in size and number to contain
the trash genera~ed from the uses on the site sha~l be
provided. The City of Santa Monica requires 100 square
feet of storage capacity for the first 10,000 square teet
under roof, and five square feet of storage capacity for
each additional 1,000 square feet under roof. This is a
basic quideline, and can be modified, based on collection
mode and frequency of collection.
39. Appropriate signage shall be p~aced in strategic locations
on the Pier to natify visitors and emp~oyees of existing
anti-litter laws and regulations.
40. Separate recycling receptacle cans shall be clearly
marked, and placed alongside trash cans in the food court
area, and all other partions of the Pier.
41. Recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for a11 businesses on the Pier.
Public Services
Fire Protection
42. No building or portion of a building sha11 be constructed
more than 150 feet from the edge of a roadway or
designated fire lane.
43. Fire hydrants sha11 be located on-site. Their number and
location will be determined after the Fire Department
reviews definitive project plans and specifications.
44. The proposed project shall comply with all applicable
State and local ordinances.
45. Definitive project plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the Fire Depar~ment, and requirements shall
be satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Police Protection
46. Public spaces, such as common areas, walkways, parking
lots, and stairways sha1Z be designed to prevent areas of
conceaZment.
47. All areas oP the project shal~ be well-lighted, including
alcoves, walkways, and stairways. Such lighting,
however, shall be designed to minimize illumination
impacts on surrounding land uses.
48. The project shall meet with the PoZice Department for
security design assistance. Prior to issuance of a
building permit, the applicant shall prepare and the
Department shall approve a security plan for the project.
49. Upon completion, the project shall provide the Polic~
Station with a design of the project. The diagram shall
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include access routes and any information that might
facilitate police respanse.
50. The projeot ahall pravide a full police substation on the
Pier, and it shall be staffed Monday through Thursday with
one officer working from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, SaturW
day, and Sunday with two officers working from 4 p.m. to 2
a.m.. This schedule shall be supplemented by two officers
working overtime on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12
noon to 4 p.m. This staffing would be in addition to the
existing Harbor Guard coverage.
Cultural/Historical Resources
51. To the extent feasible and consistent with public access
and project design objectives, the proposed project shall
conform to the "Secretary of the In~erior's S~andards for
Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic
buildings, and the Santa Monica Piez Design GuidelXnes".
5uch conformance shall include a project desiqn which is
historically and architecturally campatible with the
existing structure and shall include preservatian of the
Pier's historic fabric.
52. The proposed project shall obtain approval of a
Certificate of Appropriateness by the City of Santa Monica
Landmarks Commission. The proposed project shall comply
with the specific requirements imposed as a result of an
issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness with respect
to historical preservation.
53. The entire property shall be photo-documented in its
current state before development proceeds. A photographia
record shall be made of the exterior historic fabric if
preservation of portions of that fabric is not possible.
Aesthetics
54. During Iandmarks review approval process for the project,
the City shall evaluate building mass, height, materials,
colors and the perimeter and exterior/interior
landscaping to ensure their appropriateness for their
location.
Construction Impacts
55. California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
requirements regarding scaffolding erection and slope
shoring shall be met durinq the construction phasE of the
project.
56. 5afety measures such as roping off the area underneath the
construction zones on the Pier, using construction
barricades and providing construction site warnings shall
be taken to minimize the ahance of injuring pedestrians,
drivers and beachgoers.
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57. Security lighting shall be provided at all the
construction sites to minimize vandalism and reduce the
chance of injury to passersby.
58. Fire Department requirements relating to accessiBility to
construction sites and fire prevention shall be met. This
includes, but is not limited to, maintaining adequate fire
access paths to tha site, maintaining working fire
extinguishers at the site and storing all volatile
chemicals used in the construction process in a fire
resistant plaae.
59. Truck deliveries shall not be scheduled during peak
traffic periods (between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m.).
60. Construction activities shall be concentrated in one
general area at a time, to the extent practical, to
minimize the effect on vehicular and pedestrian access to
the Pier and adjacent parking areas.
VoTE
Yes: Abdo, Genser, Vasquez, Zane
No: Holbrook, Katz, olsen
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Findinqs for the Reduced Parkinq Permit # 91-008
1. A sufficient number of spaces are provided to meet the
greater parking demand of the participating uses.
2. Satisfactory evidence has been submitted by the parties
operating the shared parking facility, describing the nature
of the uses and times when the uses operate so as to
demonstrate the lack of conflict between them.
3. Additional documents, covenants, deed restrictions, or other
agreements as may be deemed necessary by the Zoning
Administrator are executed to assure that the requirea
parking spaces provided are maintained and uses with similar
hours and parking requirements as those uses sharing the
parking remain for the life of the building.
Conditions for the Reduced Parking Permit # 91-008
1. In t11e event permittee viola'~es or fails to aomply with any
conditions of approval of this permit, no further permits,
licenses, approvals or certificates of occupancy shall be
issued until such violation has been fuily remedied.
2. Within ten days of Planning Division transmittal ot the
Statement of Official Action, project applicant shall sign
and return a copy of the Statement of Official Action pre-
pared by the Planning Division, agreeing to the Conditions
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of approval and acknowledging that failure to comply with
such conditions sha11 canstitute grounds for potential revo-
cation of the permit approval. By signing same, applicant
shall nat thereby waive anp legal rights applicant may pos-
sess regarding said conditions. The sxgned Statement shall
be returned to the Planning Division. Failure to comply
witn this condition shall constitute grounds for potential
permit revocation.
3. This determination shall not become effective for a period
of fourteen days from the date of determination or, if ap-
pealed, until a final determination is made on the appeal.
Any appeal must be made in the form required by the Zoning
Administrator. The approval of this permit shall expire two
years from the permit's effective date, unless, in the case
of new development, a building permit has been obtained. A
one year extension inay be permitted if approved by the Di-
rector of Planning pzior to the expi.ration of the two year
period.
VOTE
Yes: Abdo, Genser, Holbrook, Katz, Vasquez, Zane,
No: Olsen
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Findinqs for Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #91-006
1. The proposed amendment is consistent in principle with the
qaals, objectives, policies, land uses, and programs
specified in the adopted General.
2. The pu]alic health, safety, and general welfare require tha
adoption of the proposed amendment.
3. The amendment to this Section clarifies the original intent
of the Council as it relates to the deveiopment standards
for pa~cels located on Ocean Avenue. The amendment does
not change the standards, it serves to better clarify the
Zoning Ordinance language.
Conditions For Zoning Text Amendment #91-006
1. SECTION 9015.6 Property Development Standards. All proper-
ty in the RVC District shall be deveZoped in accordance with
the following s~andards:
(a) Maximum Building Height and FAR. Maximum buildfng
height, number of stories and floor area ratio shall be
determined as follows:
PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY THE MAXIMUM MAXIMUNt NO. MAXIMUM
FOLLOWING STREETS HEIGHT OF STORIES FAR
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Pier Overlay:
a. Santa Monica Pier.
The Deauville site
to the north, Seaside
merrace to the south,
The Promenade to the
west, and Ocean Avenue
to the east, except
parcels fronting
on Ocean Avenue.
b. Parcels fronting on
Ocean Avenue
c. Replacement of
Sinbad's buildinq
only on the Santa
Manica Pier
d. Amusement Rides On
the Santa Moniea Pier
30' 2 1.D
30' 2 .5
40' 3 1.0
85' for one Ferris Wheel
55' for on~ roller coaster
45' for all other amusement rides
VOTE ON TEXT AMENDMENT #91-006
Yes: Abdo, Genser, Katz, Zane, Vasquez
Nays: Holbrook, Olsen
Abstain:
Absent: 0
Conditions gor Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment #91-007
l. The proposed amendment is consistent in principle with the
goals, objectives, policies, land uses, and programs
specified in the adopted General.
2. The public health, safety, and general welfare require the
adaption of the proposed amendment.
zoninq Ordinance Text Amendment #91-007
SECTION 9040.27. I,ighting. Al1 outdoor lighting associated
with commerciaZ uses shall be shielded and directed away from
surrounding residentia~. uses. Such iighting shall not exceed 0.5
footcandles of ilZumination beyond the property containing the
commercia~. use and shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of
unusually high intensity af brightness, with the exception of
amusement rides located on the Pier, which may have lights that
blink, flash and oscillate.
VOTE
Yes: Abdo, Genser, Katz, Zane,Vasquez
Nays: Holbrook, Olsen
Abstain: o
Absent: 0
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NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject to further appeal under
the City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Land Usa and Zoning Or-
dinance, the time within which judicial review of this decision
must be sought is governed by Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.6, which provision has been adopted by the City pursuant to
Municipal Code Section 1400.
z hereby agree to the above conditions of approval and
acknowledge that failure to comply with suah conditions shall
constitute grounds for potential revocation of the permit
approval.
Applicant's Signature
Print Name and Title
w/pierccst
SF:lc
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 8390(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF $ANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
OH THE SAPTTA MONICA PIER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WFIEREAS, a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report was issued on July 23, 1990; and
WHEREAS, a public scoping meeting was held on October
25, 1990; ancl
WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion of a Draft Environmental
Impact Report was published in September, 1991;
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Report was
circulated for a 45 day public review period;
WHEREAS, in December, 1991, the Final Environmental
Impact Report was published; and
WHEi2EAS, the Environmental Impact Report and all notices
were prepared in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), and the City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines;
WHEREAS, the Fun Zone only project with parking
improvements to the 1550 parking lot and Deauvilie property and
without either the central plaza ar the 2640 Appian Way parking
structure substantially reduces the impac~s on the environment
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while accomplishing the City's goals and objectives for the Pier,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered
the contents of the Final EIR in its decision-making process,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission certified the EIR on March
2, 1992
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the
contents of the Final EIR in its decision-making process;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLIAWS:
SECTION l. The City CounciZ finds that the Final
Environmental Impact Report adequately reviews and analyzes
potential environmen~al effects of the proposed project and
project alternatives.
SECTION 2. The City Council makes the following
findings, consistent with Article V2, Sections 12 and 13 of the
City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and Sections 15091 and 15093
of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.
(a) (1} The City Council finds that there is no other
feasible, reasonable and available alternative to the Fun Zone
anly project without either the Central Plaza or the 164o Appian
Way parking structure and that there are no further mitigation
measures to this project alternative that would significantly and
substantially reduce the impact on the environment while
accomplishing the City's qoals and objectives for use of the Pier
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-~ -t'ltE ~~Iv ~ lN G Cd~1~ ~ 5 S IoN
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I am present~ttg myself before the Ciry uf Santa Mouuca, in hopes of befng
granted a Condiuoaal Use Peraut at 1444 lOth Street, Santa Momca ,90401,which
would atlaw me to establ,'sh a Pre-School for children.
I am a nat~ve of Los A.ngeles. I graduated fmm Universiry High SchooI
in1969 aad received my BA from UCLA in 1973. I subsequently attended tbe
Graduate Schoal af Educauon at Mt. 5t. Mary's College in 1974, and went on to
earn twn Califorma Standard Teacb+n~ CredentiaEs in Early Childhood
Education a.nd Elementary Educanon. I have concinued with my post-graduate
studies at UCLA and I attend professional conferences on a regular basis.
I have been marned to Jeffrey Wasson for eleven years and we have two
chifdren, ages 10 and ? Jeffrey has been pract~cing Pediazncs for fifteen years at
1450 lOth Street, Santa Monica His office is ~mmediaiely adajacent to tbe
propecry that I have purchased for the proposed Pre-School.
Since 1988, I have been the Co-Director af the Toddler Program at Tbe
First School i.n Santa Momca. I have facihtated the 'Mommy, Daddy, and Me'
classes with a strong emghasis in Parent Educatson.
I feel this locazion is perfectly suited for a pre-sc~ool The buildings do not
need to be altered in any way. The inside space is newly remodeled, sunny and
cheerful The exiswig kitchen and samtation facilit~es meet the Californta
Commumty Care LT.cens,r~ code requirements. The yard is spacioas and safe for
children to play. The wide alley at the rear of the property can be safely and
efficiently used for dro~off and pick-up of children.
My goals are to promote independence ~.n children while encouraging them
to de~elop skills in uiterpersonal relat~ons My idea of a school for young
ch~ldren is a place where the children are safe, respected, and enca~raged to
explore t~eir environment and express ti~emselves A place where they will gain
confidence, joy an8 courage.
It is generaLly acknowledged tbat there is a shortage of quahry pre-schools
in Sanca Monica. I hope tl~at tlus location will attract fam4L~es of diverse ethruc
backgrounds so as to provide a mulu-culturai experience for the children I feel
confident [hat my professtonal train+n~ aud work exper~ence will enable me to
establish and operate a wonderful school for the children of Santa Momca.
Thank You,
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Cin~y Wasson
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not longer viable or are thearetical projects. As a result of
this, the project impacts may be less than those identified in
the Final Environmental Impact Report.
(5) Further, the City Council finds that the certification
of the Final Environmental Impact Report is is only for the
purposes of approving the Fun Zone only project with the parking
lot improvements without eitheY the Central Plaza or the 1640
Appian way garking structure.
SECTIDN 3. The City Council ~inds that, zn response to
concerns over the project's patential environmental impacts, the
applicant has requested that the City Council approve the Fun
Zone only projECt without either the Central Plaza or the 1640
Appian Way parking structure which reduces the environmental
impacts identified in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
(a) The Final EIR determined that without mftigation the
proposed project could result in significant adverse impacts on
the natural terrain, subsurface soils, and lacal qeology in the
following manner (Draft EIR, Section IV-B). Th~re will be
temporary disruption in the project locale during excavation and
construction. Project construction will require measures to
eliminate the lic~zefaction potential, such as dewatering and
recompaation of soils. The location of the property in relation
ta known active faults indicates that the site is not exposed to
greater seismic risk than other locations in the local region.
Nevertheless, movement on any of the active or potentially active
faults could cause ground shaking at the building site.
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Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of tha State CEQA Guidelines, the
City finds that the following changes or mitigation measures have
been required in the project which will avoid or substantially
lessen the potential significant environmental effects identified
with respect to natural terrain, subsurface soiZs, and local
geology:
(1) During project construction, all grading shall be
carefully observed, mapped and tested by the project
engineez;
(2) During project construction, al~ grading shall ~e
performed under the supervision of a licensed
engineering geologist and/or soils engineer in
accordance with appliaable provisions of the Municipal
Code and to the satisfaction of ~he City's Building and
Safety Division;
(3) The two Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) shall be
removed in compliance with all applicable regulations of
the Citiy of Santa Monica, the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, and the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will mitigate or avoid the potential for
significant adverse i~pacts on natural terrain, subsurface soils
or local geology and thus mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in ~he FinaZ EIR, Section IV-B.
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(b) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
praject could result in a significant impact to short-term air
quality in the area during site demolition and construction
(Final EIR, Section IV-C). Although the creation of dust and the
daily emission of pollutants from construction equipment would
not exceed the threshold criteria established by SCAQMD, the
California Health ad Safety Code requires the minimization of
dust generation. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the
City CEQA guidelines and Sections 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City finds that the following changes or
mitigation measures have been required in the project which will
mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmentai effects
identified with respect to air quality impacts:
(1) Contractors shaZl cover any stockpiles of soil,
sand and similar material;
(2) Construction equipment shall be shut off to reduce
idling when not in direct use;
(3) Low sulfur fuel shall be used for construction
equipment; and
(4) Contractors shall discontinue construction
activities during second stage smog alerts;
Theae measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
projecti without either the Central Plaza or the 164~ Appian Way
parking structure, wi~l avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts to short-~erm air
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quality, and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Section IV-C).
(c) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
praject could result in significant impacts to long-term air
quality in the area (Final EIR, Section IV-C). The Final EIR
determined that the project wauld result in an increase in
lonq-term daily emissions. Increased daily emissions would be
generated by vehicular trips associated with Phase 2 development
and wou~d exceed the threshold established by SCAQMD for nitrogen
oxides. Consistent with Articls VI, Section i2 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
City finds that the approval of the Fun Zone only project without
either the Central P1aza or the 1640 Appian Way parking structure
will mitiqate or avoid the potential significant envzronmental
effects identified with proposed project with respect to
lonq-term air quality.
This change in the project will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on long term air
qezality and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effeats identified in the Final EIR, Seotion IV-C.
{d) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmental impacts to plant
and animal life in the project area in the following manner
(Final EIR, Section IV-D). Improper disgosal of wastes generated
by various uses within the proposed project may adversely affect
marine animals in the project vicinity. Consistent with Article
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V2, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of
the State CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the
following changes or mitigation measures which avoid or
substantially lessen the potential adverse environmental effects
identified with respect to plant and animal life:
(1) Recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for all businesses on the Pier; and
(2) trash receptacles shall be located throughout the
project area, no more than 25 feet from one another.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone onLy
project without either the Central Flaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on long term air
quality and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-D.
(ej The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmental effects with
respect to noise in the project area (Final EIR, Section IV-E).
Construction activities resulting from projevt implementation
would result in increases in ambient noise levels in the vicinity
of the site an an intermittent basis. Noise levels would
fluctuate depending on construction phase~ equipment type and
duration of use, distance between noise source and listener, and
presence or absence of barriers between the noise source and
listener. Estimated noise levels would nat change significantly
from existing condi~ions. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12
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of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the following chanqes or
mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially Zessen
potential adverse noise impacts identified:
(I) A constx~uction plan shall be submitted to the City in
sufficient detail to determine the duration of
construction activities and the specific types of
equipment to be used and their approximate ~ocation
including specific locations for compressors and pumps.
(2) Project shall comply with applicable City noise
regulatians specified in the City Ordinances (Ordinance
Numbers 1406 CCS and 1458 CCS);
(3) Project contractors sha11 muffle and shield intakes and
exhaust, shroud and shielfl impact tools, and use
electric-powered rather than diesel-powered construction
equipmant, as feasible, and,
(4) Roller coaster rides shall be dasigned to require and
use plastic wheels on metal rails.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without eithez the Central Plaza or ~he 1640 Appian 44ay
parking s~ructure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
patential for adverse noise impacts at the site and thus mitigate
or avoid any potential adverse effects identified in the Final
EIR, Section IV-E.
(f) The Final EYR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in an increase in daytime glare and evening
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illuminatian in the project area in the tollowing manner (Final
EIR, Section IV-F). The project could change the nighttime
character of that section of the Pier and adjacent beach. In
addition, the project would result in nighttime illumination that
would be perceptible to motorists, neighbors, end pedestrian
traffic. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the Following changes or mitiga~ion
measures have been required in the project wnich will avaid or
substantially lessen the potential siqnificant environmental
effects identified with respect to liqht and glare:
(1) Lighting and building materials shall be built and/or
installed in accordance with City of Santa Monica
ordinances, standards and applicable requirements;
(2) Exterior building surfaces sha].1 be of a color, material
and texture to reduce daytime glare;
(3) Outdoor Iighting shall be shielded and directed on-site
and downward;
(4) Outdoor lighting shall be reduced or softened after peak
hours, especially in restaurant areas and in the
amusement areas after the Fun Zone has ceased
operations;
(5) outdoor lighting shall be restricted to security
lighting between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
(6) General night lighting of alI non-public servi,ce areas
shall be a minimum level of two footcandles and a
maximum level of four footcandles;
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(7) General night lighting in public areas shall be a
minimum ievel of four footcandles and a maximum level of
eight footcandles; and
(8) A Zoning Ordinance text amendment shall be obtained to
a11ow the use of lightinq that blinks, flashes,
oscillates or is of unusually high intensi~y of
brightness.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Centxal Plaza or ~he 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for adverse light and glare impacts at the site and
thus mitigate or avoid any potential adverse effects identified
in the Final EIR, Section IV-F.
(g) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significanti land use impacts in the
following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-I). Residential uses,
commereial uses and public facilities all exist within close
proximity to one another in the Oceanfront District adjacent to
the Pier. The project meets the objectives of developing
visitor-commerciel uses along the beach. However, the project
does not comply with the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE) of the General Plan. Consistent with
Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Sectian
15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City finds that the
following changes or mitigation measures have been required in
the project which will mitigate or avoid the potential
significant environmental effects identified with respect to land
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use:
(1J Amend the 2oning Ordinance for development within the
Pier Overlay of the RVC District to allow three story/40
foot maximum height limit for the replacement of the
Sinbad's building, and 85 feet fnr one Ferris Wheel, 55
feet for one roller coaster, and 45 feet for ali other
amusement rides.
These measures as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1540 Appian Way
parking structure, wi11 mitigate or avoid the potential for
significant land use impacts and thus mitigate or avoid any
potential adverse effects identified in the Final EIR, Section
IV-I).
(h) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse impacts on th~ City's
right-of-way/public access (Final ETR, Section IV-Jj. The
increased number of visitors expected at the Pier as a result of
the proposed project could adversely affect the right-of-way and
access of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. However, the
projeat will undertake the following changes or mitiqation
measures which will avoid or substantially lessen any potential
significant environmental effects identified with respect to
right-of-way and public access:
(i) Praject shall comply with all State and City standards,
codes and ordinances regardinq the provision oP access
and parking to the general public and the handicapped;
(2} Pedestrian walkways through the parking lots shall be
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clearly delineated and signage shall be posted to
indicata the safest pathway to the Pier for pedestrians
and warning motorists of those walkways. The pedestrian
access pathway from the Civic Center site thraugh the
RAND Corporation site shall be marked with appropriate
signage and the stairs adjacent to the Moss Avenue
pumping plant shali be well iighted;
(3) Stop signs shall be placed where the driveways to the
1590 Appian Way parking lot and the 1440 Pacific Coast
Highway parking lot cross the Promenade walkway.
(4) The 1550 Pacific Coast Highway State parking lot access
road shall be widened at the entrance near the parking
control booth to accommodate a total of four traffic
lanes ( two inbound and two outbound). The lanes shall
be reversible, thereby permittinq up to thxee lanes in
one direction during peak periods;
(5) Seaside Terrace between Ocean Avenue and Appian Way
shall be striped with three lanes (a minimum street
width of 36 feet is required). A six foot right-of-way
would be required from the parcel on the north side of
Seaside Terrace between Appian Way and Seaside Terrace.
Two lanes could be provided in one direction and one in
the other to accommodate peak inbound and outbound
traffic flows. At the intersection of Seaside Terrace
and Ocean Avenue, a specially designed traffic signal
shall be installed to allow two lanes of traffic to
en~ex southbound onto Oeean Avenue;
(6} Exiting (autl~ound} traffic shall be allowad to exit from
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the 1440 lot directly onto southbound Pacific Coast
Highway. The exit shali be positioned far enough north
to allow drivers to maneuver either into the Pacific
Coast Highway lane destined toward eastbound I-10 or
into the lane toward the Pacific Coast Highway off-ramp
to Ocean Avenue. Clear signage shall be grovided,
including advance warning inside the 1440 lot, to direct
drivers to this exit and into the appropriate lanes fox
either 2-10 eastbound or Ocean Avenue via Pacific Coast
Highway;
(7) A 32 foot wide roadway should be constructed, if
feasib~e, under the Pier which could be striped for
three lanes of traffic. During peak periods, two lanes
could be used in one direction and one in the other to
accommodate peak inbound and outbound traffic flows;
(8) The sidewalks on the south side of the Pier Bridge shall
be widened by eliminatinq the sidewalk on the north side
and relocating the two lanes of traffic to the north
side;
(9) A 20 foot fire access lane shall be provided around the
entire perimeter of the Pier and a 12 foot amhulance
lane shall be provided through the Fun Zone to the
satisfaction of the Santa Monica Fire and Poliae
Departments;
(10) The Carousel Park handicapped access ramp shall be
brought up to code by installing a continuous handrail
along the lower segment of the ramp, and a full handrail
along the other side of the ramp.
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These measures, as we~l as approval of the Fun Zone only project
without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way parking
structure, wi1Z avoid or substantially lessen the potential for
significant adverse impacts on right-of-way and access and thus
mitigate or avoid any significant environmenta~ effects
identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-J.
(i) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project would result in adverse impacts on the City's water
supply. (Final EIR, Section IV-M). The project will have a net
increase in water consumption of 55,149 gallon increase per day
over existing conditions. Consistent with Artiole VI, Section 12
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes ar
mi~igatian measures which will mitigate or avoid the potential
adverse environmental effects identified with respect to water:
(1) The project shall incorporate water saving devices and
techniques and opera~e the proposed project in
accordance with the requirements of all City Ordinances;
(2) Improvement costs to meet fire flow requirements and any
improvements to on-site water lines shall be borne by
the project applicant;
(3) The project applicant shall pay a water connection fee
to the birector of General Services in order to meet the
requirements of the emergency water cont~ol ordinance,
and
(4} the project eppZicant shall pay a water connection fee
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to the City prior to issuance of a permit to connect to
the water sys~em.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza ar the 1640 Appian Way
parkinq structure will avoid or substantially lessEn the
potential for significant adverse impacts on water conservation
and thus avoid or substantially lessen the significant
environmental effects identified in ~he Final EIR (Final EIR,
Section IV-M).
(j) The Final EIR determined that withaut mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts on sanitary
sewerage in the following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-M). The
project will generate a net increase in sewage of 50,894
gallons over existinq conditions per day. Consistent with
Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section
15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City finds that the
following changes ox mitigation measures have been required in
the project which will mitigate or avoid the potential
significant environmental effects identified with respec~ to
sanitary sewerage:
(1) The applioant shall comply with current and future
ordinance grovisions regarding sewer capacity allotment
in the City;
(2) The project shall incorporate water conservation
measures.
(3} Pxior to issuance of a building permit, a flow test of
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downstream lines shall be conducted to determine if
existing sewer lines serving the project site are
adequate to serve the proposed project and any required
improvements to the sewage collection system shall be
borne by the project; and
(4) A sewerage facilities charqe shall be paid to the City
before a permit can be issued to connect to ~he sewer
per Section 7190 of Ordinance 145~.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parkinq structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potenta.al for significant adverse in[pacts on sanitary sewerage
and thus avoid or substantia~ly lessen the significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR (FinaZ EIR,
Section IV-Mj.
(k) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmentaZ impaCts on solid
waste (Fina1 EIR, Section IV-M). The developmant and operation
of the project would result in a net increase of 33,5i9 gallons
over existing condXtions. Consistent with Article VI, Section Z2
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City finds that the following changes or
mitigation measuras have been required in the project which will
mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmental effects
identified with respect to solid waste:
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(1) The project shall participate in the Santa Monica
Recycle program;
(2) Trash receptacZes sufficient in size and number to
contain the trash generated on the parceZ shall be
provided with outdoor receptacles shielded from public
view on at least three sides by impact resistant walls
of not less than five or not more than eight feet in
height and an impact resistant gate of not less than
five and nat more than eight feet high;
(3) Appropriate siqnage sha11 be placed in strateqic
locations on the Pier to notify visitors and employees
of existing anti-litter laws and regulations;
(4) Separate recyclinq recEptacle cans shall be clearly
marked, and placed alongside trash cans in the food
court area, and all other public portions of the Pier;
and
(5) recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for all businesses on the Pier.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zona oniy
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Agpian Way
parkinq structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adversa impacts on solid waste and thus
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR, Section ZV-M).
(1) The Fina1 EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in szgnificant adverse impacts in fire
protection in the following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-N and
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VII-N). Project implementation would increase the need for fire
protection and emergenay medical services in the area.
Consistent with Article VI, 5ec~ion 12 af the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the fo~lowing mitigation measures which
will avoid or substantially lessen any potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to fire protection:
(1) No building or portion of a building shall be
constructed more than 150 feet from the edge of a
roadway of an improved street or designated fire lane;
(2) Fire hydrants shall be located on-site with their number
and location determined after the Fire Department
reviews definitive projeat plans and specifications;
(3) The proposed praject shall comply with all applicable
State and local ordinances regarding fire prevention and
suppression; and
(4) Definitive project plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the Fire Department, and requirements shall
be satisfied prior to issuance of a building permit.
These measures, as well as the approva2 of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1540 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts in fire protection and
thus avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effects identified in tihe Final EIR (Final EIR, Section IV-N).
(m) The Final EIR determinea that without mitigation the
project coul~ result in significant adverse impacts on police
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protection (Final EIR, Section iV-N). Project implementation
would increase trie need for police protection in the area.
Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guide~ines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the following mitiqation measures which
will avoid or substantially iessen the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to police
protection:
(1) Public spaces, such as cammon areas, parking lots,
stairways, and walkways shall be designed to prevent
areas of concealment.
(2) All areas of the project shall be well-lighted including
alcoves, walkways, and parking lots and shaZl be
designed to minimize illumination impacts on surrounding
land uses;
(3) The Police Department be contacted for security design
assistance. A security plan shall be prepared for
Police Department approval prior to issuance of a
building permit;
(4) The Police Department shall be provided with a desiqn of
the project upon completion that sha11 include diagrams
of access routes, and any inPormation that migh~
facilitate police response; and
(5) A fu11. police substation shall be prnvided on the Pier,
and it shall be staffect with two poZice officers, 24
hours a day.39. Appropriate signage sha3.1 be placed in
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strateqic locations on the Pier to notify visitors and
employees of existing anti-litter laws and regulations.
(6) The project shall provide a full police substation on
the Pier, and it shall be staffed Monday through
Thursday with one officer working from 1 p.m. to ll
p.m.; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with two officers
working from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.. This schedule shall be
supplemented by two officers working overtime an ~ri-
day, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This
staffing would be in addition to the existing Harbor
Guard coverage.
These measures, as well as the appraval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substaatially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on police pro~ection
and thus mitigate or avoid any potential significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-N
and VII-N.
{n) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project cauld result in significant ad~erse impacts on
cultural/historic resources in the following manner (Fina1 EIR,
Section IV-P). Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the
City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the foZlowing changes or
mitigation measures have been req~ired in the project which will
avoid or substantiaZly lessen the potential significant
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environmental effects identified with respect to
cultural/historic resources:
(1) To the extent feasible and consistent with the public
access and project design objectives, the proposed
project shall conform to the "Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings° which shall
include a projact design which is historically and
architecturally compatible with the existing structure
and shall include preservation of the Pier's historic
fabric;
(2) The proposed project wi11 require a Certificate of
Appropriateness by the City's Landmarks Commission and
the applicant shall comply with the specific
requirements imposed as a result of an issuance of a
Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to histaric
preservation;
(3) The entire property shall be photo-documented in its
current state before development proceeds. A
photographio record shall be made of tihe exterior
historie fabric if preservation of portions of that
fabric is nat possible.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on cultural/historic
resources and thus mitigate or avoid the significant
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environmental effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-P.
(o) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts on aesthetics
(Final EIR, Section IV-Q). Consistent with Article V2, Section
12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State
CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes
or mitigation measures have been required in the project which
will mitigate or avoid ~he potential significant environmental
effects iden~ified with respect to aesthetics:
(1) During the project's architectural review by the
Landmarks Commission~ the City shall evaluate building
ma~s, height, materials, colors, and perimeter and
ex~erior and interior landscaping to ensure
appropriateness for thair locatian.
This measure, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on aesthetics and thus
avoid or substantially lessen any significant environmental
effects identified in the FinaZ EIR (Final EIR, 5ection IV-Q).
(p) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
constructian of the project could result in significant adverse
impacts (Finai EIR, Section IV-R). Consistent with Article VI,
Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the
State CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the following
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measures which will mitigate or avoid the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to construction:
(1) California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
requirements regarding scaffolding erection and slope
shoring shall be implemented during construction;
(2) Safety measures such as roping off the area underneath
the construction zone on the Pier, using construction
barricades and providing construction site warnings
sha11 be taken.
(3) Security lighting shall be provided at all the
construction sites;
(4) Uniform Fire Code and Fire Aepartment requirements
relating to accessibility to construction sites and fire
prevention shall be met includinq, but not limited to,
maintaining adequate fire access paths to the site,
maintaininq working fire extinguishers at the site and
storing all volatile chemicals used in the cons~ruction
process in a fire resistant place;
(5) Truck deliveries shall not be scheduled during peak
traffic periods (between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.); and
(6) Construction activities shall be concentrated in one
general area at a time, to the extent practical.
These measures, as weZl as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially iessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts from cons~ruction and
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thus mitiqate or avoid any significant environmental effects
identified in the Final EIR, Sectian IV-R.
SECTION 4. The Final EIR found that the development of the
Fun Zone only project without either the Central Plaza or the
1640 Appian Way parking structure could resu~t in a significant
impact to traffic circulation at the intersections of Linooln
Boulevard and the I-10 Westbound Ramp and Ocean Avenue and the
Pacific Coast Highway ramp during the PM peak hours. Consistent
with Article V2, Sectian 13 of the City CEQA Guidelines and
5ections I5091 and 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City
Council hereby makes a Statement of Overriding Considerations and
finds that the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable
environmental risks based on the findings in Section 2 and for
the following reasons:
(aj The projeCt will revitalize the City-owned Pier in a way
that preserves its unique character and at the same time
serves the current and future needs of the community;
(b) The project will provide increased public parking;
(c) The project will provide year round recreational
opportunities;
(d) The project will provide extended nighttime and
multi-season uses;
(e) The project will provide circulation and access
improvements to the area around the Pier;
(f) The project will attract and serve visitors from a broad
range of income groups and lifestyles;
(g} The design elements of the project will retain the
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historic and unique qualities that distinguish the Santa
Monica Pier from other piers and commercial enterprises,
and
(h) The project will emphasize the role of the Pier in the
community.
(i} The projeot will deliver increased revenues to the City
while encouraging inoreased pu3~lic access at the Pier.
SECTION 5. Further, the City Council finds that the project
will undertake the fnllowing changes and mitigation measures
wriich will reduce, although not eliminate, the significant
impacts identified with respect to traffic and circulation:
(1) Restripe the northbound and southbound approaches to add
another through lane in the northbound and southbound
directions at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and
Pico Boulevard (this requires eliminating peak hour
parking on Lincoln Boulevard).
This measure, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project withou.t either the Centra3. P~aza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or reduce the potential impact on
traffio circuation, therefore, ~he Ci.ty Counca.l finds that, as
substantialZy mitigated by the above specified requirements, the
potential impact on traffic and circulation is acceptable.
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SECTION 6. In the event any of the adverse environmental
eftects identified in the Final EIR are not considered
sul~stantially mitigated within the meaning of Article VI, Seation
13 of the City CEQA guidelines, and Section 15093 of the State
CEQA guidelines, the City Council finds that the benefits of the
project outweigh its unavoidable environmental risks for the
reasons stated in Sections 2 and 5.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21081.5, the mitigation measures required by this Resolution
shall be monitored by the City ta ensure their compliance during
project implementation in accordance with the requirements of the
EIR's mitigation monitoring program (Final EIR, Section VI) and
~evelopment Review Periait conditions of approval.
SECTION 8. The City Council certifies that the
environmental review for the project was conducted in full
compliance with State and City CEQA Guidelines, that there was
adequatie public review of the Draft Environmental Tmpact Report,
that the City Council has considered all comments on the Draft
Environmental Impact Report and responses to comments, that the
Final Environmental Impact Report adequa~ely diseusses all
significant environmental issues, and ~hat the City Council has
considered the contents of the Final Environmental Impact Report
in its decision-making process.
SECTION 9. The City C~erk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall
be in full force and effect.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~1-~ - ' ~ ~ .
Robert M. Myers
City Attorney
w/ccpreso
March 24, 1992
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Adopted and approved this 28th day of April, 1992.
Mayor
2 hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Na. 8390(CCS)
was duly adopted by the City Counail of the City of santa Monica
at a meeting thereof held on Apri~ 28, ~992 by the following
Council vote:
Ayes: Councilme~bers: Abdo, Holbrook, Katz, Vazquez,
Zane
Noes: Councilmembers: Genser, Olsen
Abstain: Councilmemhers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
,~ `~~,.e_ ~;~y~~
Ci~y Clerk !