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city council Meeting 3-19-96
MAR t 9 1996
Santa Monica, California
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: city Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance Adding section 3.08.460 to the Santa Monica
Municipal Code To Establish Preferential parking Zone HH
At its meeting on September 26, 1995, the City council directed
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a
preferential parking zone in the area bounded by Adelaide Drive, 7th
street, San Vicente Boulevard and Ocean Avenue. In response to this
direction, the accompany ing ordinance has been prepared and is
presented to the City Council for its consideration.
The accompanying ordinance adds section 3.08.460 to the Santa
Monica Municipal Code establishing Preferential Parking Zone HH in
the area bounded by Adelaide Drive, 7th Street, San Vicente
Boulevard, and Ocean Avenue. Parking in Zone HH will be prohibited
at all times, except by permit. All other provisions applicable to
preferential parking zones would apply.
An initial study was prepared in accordance with the provisions
of the California Environmental Quali ty Act.
Based upon this
in! tial study, a negati ve declaration has been prepared. Both
documents are attached to this staff Report as Exhibit A.
Notice of
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preparation of the negative declaration was given in the manner
required by 1aw.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that:
1. The negative declaration be approved.
2. The accompanying ordinance be introduced for first
reading.
PREPARED BY:
Marsha Jones Moutrie, City Attorney
Joseph Lawrence, Assistant City Attorney
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City council Meeting 3-19-96
Santa Monica, California
( CCS )
ORDINANCE NUMBER
(City council Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA I:ONlCA ADDING SECTION 3. DB. 460
TO THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE HH
WHEREAS, the Parking and Traffic Engineer has received a
petition requesting establishment of a preferential parking zone in
the area bounded by Adelaide Drive, 7th street, San vicente
Boulevard, and Ocean Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the petition has been verified to be signed by
residents living in two-thirds of the dwelling units comprising not
less than fifty percent (50%) of the developed frontage of the
proposed preferential parking zone; and
WHEREAS, the Parking and Traffic Engineer has undertaken such
studies and surveys deemed necessary to determine whether a
preferential parking zone should be designated in the area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is satisfied that the proposed area
meets the designation criteria set forth in Municipal Code Section
3.08.040,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. section 3.08.460 is added to the Santa Monica
Municipal Code to read as follows:
section 3.08.460. Preferential parkina
Zone HR.
(a) The following named and described
area within the city shall constitute
Preferential Parking Zone HH: the area bounded
by Adelaide Drive, 7th Street, San vicente
Boulevard, and Ocean Avenue.
(b) No vehicle shall be parked or
stopped adjacent to any curb in Preferential
Parking Zone HH at any time without a permit
issued and displayed in accordance with this
Chapter.
(c) Any vehicle parked or stopped
without a permit when required by this section
may be removed from the street by any police
officer.
(d) The annual fee for each permit
issued for Preferential Parking Zone HH shall
be $15.00 per permit, or such other fee as may
be established from time to time by resolution
of the City Council.
SECTION 2. Any provision of the Santa Monica Municipal Code
or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this
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Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are
hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the
provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconsti tutional by a decision of any court of any competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Ci ty Council hereby
declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each and
every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared
invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion
of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall
attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause
the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15
days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective
after 30 days from its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
IS NO. 95-Q07
PROPOSED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
An application for a NEGATIVE DECLARA nON to carry out the follOWIng project: Preferential Parlang
Zone "HH" with on-street parlang restrictIons of "No Parking, Except by Permit" within the boundanes of
Adelaide Dnve, Seventh Street, San Vicente Boulevard and Ocean Avenue in the City of Santa Momca,
California, having been filed by the Planning and Community Development Department on November 28,
1995, and the application havmg been reviewed by the Planning and Community Development Depaiiment,
therefore, the Department hereby finds that:
1. The proposed actiVIty does constitute a project within the meanmg of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
2. The proposed actiVIty is not exempt from the provisions of such act by reason of being a
mmIstenal, categorically exempt or emergency activity.
3. The proposed activity does not appear to have a substantial adverse effect upon the
envrronment.
4. Inasmuch as It can be seen with reasonable certainty that no substantial adverse effect is
Involved, no proper purpose would be served by the preparation of an EnVIronmental Impact
Report.
5. A NegatIve DeclaratIon document is the proper, correct and appropriate procedure reqwred
to assure comphance with the purpose and mtent of the California EnVll'onmental Quality Act
of 1970, as amended.
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CIty Hall, 1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
IS NO. 95-007
The Department, therefore, has determined that the proposed project does not have a significant effect on
the environment and that an Environmental Impact Report is not required. FolloWIng the public review
penod, the decisionma1cing body IS requIred to consider whether or not a Negative Declaration continues to
be appropriate.
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DIRECTOR OF 'PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Date:
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 MalO Street, Santa Momca, Califonua 90401-3295
INITIAL STUDY
AND
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT STATEMENT
DATE FILED
11128/95
This checklist is to be completed for all projects which are not exempt from environmental
review under the California EnVIronmental Quality Act (CEQA). The information, analysis and
conclusions contaIned 10 the checklist form the basiS for deciding whether an EnVlronmental
Impact Report (FIR.) or Negative Declaration (ND) IS to be prepared. Additionally, the checklist
shall be used to focus an EIR on the effects detemuned to be potentially significant.
I. INTRODUCTION
1. Project Title: Preferential Parkin~ Zone "HH"
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: Policy and Planning Analysis DiviSion.
Planmng and Commumty Develo!)ment Oe!>anment. 1685 Main Street. Santa
MOnIca. Ca 90401
3. Contact Person and Phone Number' Paul Folev. ASSOClate Planner - (31m 458-
8585
4. Project Location: Afe(\ 1;lound~ 1;ly Adelaide Dnve, S~venth Street, San Vicent~
Boulevard and Ocean A venue
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Pa,rking an(1 TTIiffic Engineering DiviSIOn.
. .
Momca. CA 90401
.. 6. General Plan Deslgnauon: Nt A
7. Zomng: N/A
8. Descripnon of Project: Area bounded by Adelaide Dnve. Seventh Street. San
Vicente Boulevard and Ocean Avenue - on-street oarlan!:!: restncnon to be
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implemented as follows: "No ParkIng:. Except by Penmt.".
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 9~-QQ7
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMeNT J,;>EPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
9. Surrounding l..aJ'Id Uses and SettIng: Land uses in the area are reSIdentIal with a
!lublic !lark (Palisades Park) locateQ on the west side of Oc~ A vl;nuc;:
10. Other public agencIes whose approval is required (e.g.. permits. financing
approval, or partIcIpatIon agreement.)
The Citv Council must adont an Imolementim! ordinance to out Into effect the on-
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street oarkin!! restricnons as listed above.
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n. ENVIRONl\ilEN1'AL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
EnVIrOnmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by thIS project,
Involving at least one Impa...t that IS a "Known Significant Impact", "Unknown Potentially
Slgmficant Impact", or "Potentially Sigmficant Unless MItigated" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
[J Earth o Shadows o Pubhc Services
OA1r o Risk of Upset o Construction Effects
o Water o Human Health o Fiscal
o Plant LIfe D Population o Recreation
o Animal LIfe o Land Use o Cultural Resources
o Energy o Housmg o Aesthetics
o Natural Resources C Right of Way o Neighborhood Effects
o NOIse o TransportatIon/Circulation o Mandatory Findings of
Significance
~ 0 Light and Glare o UtIlitIes
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Mam Street, Santa Momca, California 90401.3295
Known
Slgmf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. SlgJUf.
Impact
Pot. Slgnif. Not
Unless SigDlf.
MItIgated
m. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. Earth. Will the proposal result 10:
a.
Unstable earth conditIons
or in changes in geologic
substructures'?
x
b.
ExtenSIve disruptions,
displacements, compaction
or overcovenng of soil'?
x
c.
ExtenSIve ch2nge 10
topography of ground
surface relief features?
x
d.
The destrucnon, covering
or modification of any
umque geological or
phySIcal features?
x
e.
Considerable mcrease In
wmd or water eroSIon of
soils, either on or off the
site?
x
f.
Changes in deposition or
erosIOn of beach sands, or
changes in sIltatIon,
depositIon or erOSIOn
whIch may modify the
bed of the ocean or any
bay or mlet?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall. 1685 Main Street. Santa MODIca, California 90401-3295
Koown Unknown Pot. Sigmf. Not
Sigmf. Pot. Slgmf. Unless Signif.
Impact Impact Mitigated
g. Exposure of people or
property to geologIC
h.:l~rds such as earth-
quakes. landslides,
mudshdes, ground failure,
Of similar hazards? X
2. Air. Will the proposal result In:
a. Considerable 31f emIssions
or detenorallon of ambIent
air quality? X
b. The creatIon of objectionable
odors? X
c. SubstantIal alteratIon of
3lf movement, mOIsture, or
temperature, or any change
in climate, eIther locally or
reglonall y? X
d. Expose the project reSIdents
to severe aIr pollution
conditIons? X
3. Water. Will the proposal result 10:
a. Changes 10 currents, or the
course of dIrectIon of water
movements, in eIther manne
or fresh waters? X
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 9S-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Mam Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
Known
Sipf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. Sigmf.
Impact
POL Slgmf. Not
Unless SlglUf.
MItigated
b. ExtenSIve changes 10 absorp-
tion rates, dramage patterns,
or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?
c. Alterations to the course or
flow of flood waters?
d. SubstantIal change 1fl the
amount of surface water 10
any water body?
e. Discharge into surface
waters, or 10 any alteratIon
of surface water qUalIty,
includmg but not hmlted
to temperature, dIssolved
oxygen or turbIdIty?
f. AlteratIon of the direction
or rate of flow of ground
waters?
g. Change in the quantIty of
ground waters, eIther
through dIrect addItIOnS
or WIthdrawals, or through
lDterceptlOn of an aqUIfer
by cuts or excavatIons?
h. Considerable reductIon 10
the amount of water other-
WIse available for publIc
water supphes?
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPA~TMENT
City Rail, 1685 Mam Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
Known
Sigruf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. SlgD1f.
Impact
Pot. Sigmf. Not
Unless Slgmf.
MitlgAr<'lfi
1.
Exposure of people or
property to water related
h~_,?,~_1"ds such as flooding
or tidal waves?
x
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result 10:
a.
Change in the diversity of
species or number of any
species of plants (1Ocluding
trees, shrubs, grass, crops,
and aquatIC plants)?
x
b.
ReductIon of the numbers
of any umque, rare or
endangered species of
plants?
x
c.
Introducnon of new specIes
of plants mto an area, or
result 10 a barrier to the
normal replemshment of
eXIsttng specIes?
x
5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result 10:
a.
Change 10 the dIversIty of
specIes, or number of any
specIes of animals (bIrdS,
land ammals mcludmg
reptiles, fish and shellfish,
benthiC organIsms or
msects)?
x
b. ReductIon of the numbers of any
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Mam Street, Santa Momca, CalifornIa 90401-3295
Known
Sigmf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. Sigmf.
ImPlH;t
Pot. Slgmf. Not
Unless Slgmf
Mingated
unique, rare or endangered
species of animals? X
c. IntroductJon of new species of
animals into an area, or result
in a barrier to the migratIon
or movement of animals? X
d. Deterioration of existing fish
or wildlife habItats? X
6. Energy . Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of conSIderable amount of
fuels or energy? X
b. ConSiderable increase In demand
upon existIng sources of energy,
or require the development of
new sources of energy? X
7. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result 10:
a. ConSiderable increase in
the rate of use of any
natural resources? X
b. ConSiderable depletion of
any nonrenewable natural
resource? X
8. Noise. Will the proposal result 10:
a. Considerable increases 10
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 9S-Q07
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 MaIn Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
Known
Slgmf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. Slgmf.
Impac,t
Pot. Slgnif. Not
Unless Slgmt.
Mltlgated
exlstmg noise levels?
x
b.
Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
x
9. Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce considerable new light or glare
from street lights or other sources?
x
10. Shadows. Will the proposal produce
extensIve shadows affecting
adjacent uses or property?
x
11. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal
involve:
a.
A risk of an explosIon or the
release of hazardous
substances (includmg,
but not limited to, 011,
pestiCIdes, chemicals or
radiation> in the event of
an accident or upset
conditlons?
x
b.
PossIble lOterference WIth an
emergency response plan or
an emergency evacuatIon
plan?
x
12. Human Health. Will the proposal
result In:
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA [S No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CIty Hall, 1685 MalO Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
Known
SigillI.
Impact
Unknr)WQ
Pot. Slgmf.
Impact
Pot. Slgmf. Not
Unless Sigmf.
Mitigated
a. CreatIon of any health h~7~rd
Of potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)? X
b. Exposure of people to potentIal
health hazards? X
c. Considerable adverse impact
on health care servIces? X
13. Population. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Considerable change 10 the
distribution, density, or
growth rate of the human
populatIon of an area? X
b. The relocation of any persons
because of the effects upon
housmg, commercIal or mdustrIal
facIlitIes? X
c. The relocation or
dislocatIon of employment
or businesses? X
14. Land Use. Will the proposal result in:
"P
a. A considerable alteratIon of the
present or planned land use of
an area? X
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 9$-007
PLA~G AND COMMVNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMeNT
City Hall, 1685 MaIn Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
Known
SilJUf.
Impact
Uolcnown
Pot. Slgmf.
Impact
Pot. Sigwf. Not
Unlas Slgrnt.
MItigated
b.
~ohtion, ~ocauon, or
remodeling of residennaI, com-
mercial or IndUStrial buildings
or other facilities?
x
15. Housing. Will the Proposal:
a.
Create a considerable demand for
additional hOUSIng?
x
b.
Have a coT\siderable adverse
impact on the available
rental housmg In the
community?
x
16. Right or Way. Will the proposal
result in:
a.
Reduced lot area?
x
b.
Reduced access?
x
c.
Reduced off-street parking?
x
d.
Creation of abrupt grade dif-
ferenua! between pubhc and
private property?
x
17. Transportation/Circulation.
Will the proposal result m:
~
a.
Generation of consIderable
additIonal vehIcular
movement?
x
b.
Substantial effects on
existIng parkmg facIlities,
or demand for new parking?
x
c.
Considerable adverse Impact
upon ex.Istmg bus tranSIt
systems?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Main Street. Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
18. Utilities. Will the proposal
result in a need for new systems.
or major alterations to the
following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communicatlons systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water dram age?
f. Solid Waste and dIsposal?
19 Public Services. Will the proposal
have a conSIderable effect upon. or
result in a need for new or altered
governmental servIces 10 any of the
followmg areas:
Known
Slgmf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. Sigmf.
Impac:t
Pot. Sigmf. Not
Un!ess Slgmf.
Mlt!:..t...j
d.
Alterations to present patterns
of circulabon or movement of
people and/or goods by changes
to roadways?
x
e.
Alterations to waterborne, rail
or axr traffic?
x
f.
Considerable adverse impact on
traffic safety to motorists,
bIcyclists or pedestrIans?
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
a.
Fire protection?
x
b.
Police proleCuon?
x
c.
Schools. Includmg
pre-schools or child care?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 MaIn Street, Santa Momca, CalIfornia 90401-3295
Known
Slgnif.
Impact
UnknowD
Pot. Slgmf.
Impact
Pot. SlgOlf. Not
Unless Slgmf.
Mlugated
d.
Parks or other recreational
facllities?
x
e.
MalOtenance pf public facil-
ibes, mcluding roads?
x
f.
Other governmental
services?
x
20. Construction Effects. Will the
proposal have consIderable
constructIon-period impacts due
to the scope, or locanon of
construction activities?
x
21. FISCal. Will the proposal have a
considerable adverse fiscal effect on the
City?
x
22. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in a consIderable Impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing
recreanonal opponumties?
x
23. Cultural Resources.
a.
Will the proposal result 10 the
al teratton of or the destruc-
non of a prehlstonc or hIs-
tone archeologIcal site?
x
b.
Will the proposal result 10
adverse physIcal or aesthetIc
effects to a prehIstonc or
hlstonc building, structure,
or object?
x
c.
Does the proposal have the
potentIal to cause a
physIcal change WhICh
would affect unique ethmc
cultural values?
x
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 9~-OO7
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Matn Street, Santa Momca, CalIfornIa 90401-3295
Known
Slgmf.
Impact
Unknown
Pot. Sigmf.
Impact
Pot. Slgmf. Not
Unless Sigmt.
Mtugated
d.
Will the proposal restnct
exisung religIOUS or sacred
uses within the potentIal
impact area?
x
24. Aesthetics. Will the proposed
project result in:
25.
a.
The obstruction of any
scemc vista or view open
to the public?
x
b.
The creation of an aestheti-
cally offenSIve site open to
public view?
x
c.
The destruction of a stand of
trees, a rock outcropping or
other locally recognized desIrable
aesthetIc natural feature?
x
d.
Any substaIlual neganve
aesthetic effect?
x
Neighborhood Effects. Will the
proposal have considerable effects
on the project neighborhood?
x
26. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the poten-
tIal to degrade the quality of the
enVIronment, substantJally reduce
the habItat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife
populatIOn to drop below self
sustaImng levels, tJmo...aten to
elimInate a plant or ammal commun-
Ity, reduce the number or restnct
the range of a rare or endangered
plant or anImal or elnninate
Important examples of the major
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 95-007
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DePARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 Mam Street, Santa Momca, California 90401-3295
Known
Slgmf.
Impact
Unknown
POl. Slgmf.
ImPBI;:l
POl. Sl&wf. Not
Un.less Slgmf.
MitJgaEed
penods of California history or
pre-history?
x
b.
Does the project have the poten-
tIal to achIeve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
x
c.
Does the project have
impacts whIch are
mdividll~J1y limited,
but cumulatively
considerable?
x
d.
Does the proJ ect have environ-
mental. effects which W1ll cause
substantial adverse effects on
human bemgs, either dIrectly
or mdirectly?
x
IV. EARLIER ANALYSES
F.;ITlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tlenng, program FTR., or other
CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or
negatIve declaratIon SectIon 15063(c)(3)(D). In thiS case a dISCUSSIon should identify
the followmg on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlIer analyses and state where they are available
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist
were withIn the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
to apphcable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mluganon measures 10 the earher analysIs.
c) MitigatIon measures. For effects that are "Potentlally Significant Unless
Mitigated" descnbe the mItIgatIon measures whIch were mcorporated or refined
from the earlier document and the extent to WhICh they address site-specific
condItions for the project.
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CITY OF SANTA MONICA IS No. 9~-OQ7
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
City Hall, 1685 MalO Street, Santa Nlonica, CalIfornIa 90401-3295
V. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EV ALUA TlON
AREAS CHECKED "NOT SIGNIFICANT"
1. :Earth (a, b, c, d, e, r, g)
The preferenna1 parking zone does not have geological impacts as the project entails
only the mSPillation or posting of signs adjacent to a SlX.b1ock area of city streets
and the acquisition of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
2. Air (a, b, c, d)
The parking zone WIll not significantly impact air quality as the project entails only
the installation or posting of signs adjacent to a SIx-block area of CIty streets and the
acquisition of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
3. Water (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i)
The project does not affect bodies of water as the project entails only the
installation or posting of signs adjacent to a one-block area of a city Su'Cet and the
acquiSItion of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
4. Plant Life (a, b, c)
The parkIng zone does not Impact vegetation in the area as the project entails only the
installation or postIng of signs adjacent to a su-block area of city streets and the
acquisition of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
5. Animal Life (a, b, c, d)
The proposed project will not Impact animal life as the project entails only the
installation or posting of SIgns adjacent to a six-block area of city streets and the
acquisition of parlong permits by neIghborhood reSIdents.
6. Energy (a, b)
The parking zone will not impact energy sources as the project entaIls only the
mstallaoon or posting of SIgns adjacent to a six-block area of a city streets and the
acqUisitIon of parking permits by neighborhood resIdents.
7. Natural Resources (a, b)
The parking zone wIll not Impact natural resources as the project ent:aJ.ls only the
., installation or posting of SIgns adjacent to a six-block area of CIty streets and the
acqulSltlOn of parkIng penmts by neighborhood residents.
8. Noise (a, b)
The proposed project will not Impact noise SIgnificantly as the project entails only the
installation or postIng of signs adjacent to a SIX-block area of CIty streets and the
acquisition of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
9. Light and Glare
The preferentIal parlo.ng zone does not create hght and glare as the project entails
only the mstallatton or posting of SIgns adjacent to a six-block area of CIty streets and
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the acquIsitIon of parking pernllts by neighborhood residents.
10. Shadows
The parlang zone does not create shadows as the project entails only the lOstallanon
or posting of signs adjacent to a SIx-block area of city streets and the acquIsition of
parking permIts by neighborhood resIdents.
11. Risk of Upset (a, b)
The parking zone WIll not create b~7~!'dous impacts or impacts to safety as the project
entaIls only the installation or postIng of sIgns adjacent to a six-block area of CIty
streets and the acqUISItion of parkmg permits by neighborhood residents.
12. Hum.an Healtb (3, b, c)
The parking zone wtll not sigmficantly Impact human health as the project entails only
the installatIon or posting of signs adjacent to a six-block area of CIty streets and the
acquisition of parking permits by neIghborhood reSIdents.
13. Population (a, b, c)
The project WIll not sIgnificantly Impact populatIon densities and will not SignIficantly
impact the locatIonal decisions of reSIdents or businesses as the project entails only
the installatIon or posting of SIgns adjacent to a Six-block, completely restdential area
of city streets and the acqUISItIon of parking permits by neighborhood reSIdents.
14. Land Use (a, b)
The parlang zone will not SIgnificantly impact any present or future land uses m the
area and wrll not result m any demohtion, remodeling or relocation of any residennal,
commercIal or mdustnal faCIlity as the project entaIls only the Installation or postIng
of SIgns adjacent to a SIx-block, completely residentIal area of CIty streets and the
acqUISItion of parlang permIts by neIghborhood resIdents.
15. Housing (a, b)
The parking zone will not impact housing as the project entails only the installation or
posting of signs adjacent to a SIX-block area of CIty streets and the acqUISItion of
parla.ng pernllts by neIghborhood reSIdents.
16. Right of Way (a, b, c, d)
The proposed. project WIll not Impact any public rights of way as no alteratlOns to
- eXIstmg publIc nghts-of-way are included 10 the project.
17. Transportation/Circulation (a, b, c, d, e, 0
The proposed preferenttal parking zone will not generate considerable additional
vehIcular movement, addItional demand for parking or create conSIderable impacts
on eXISting tranSIt systems, aIr traffic, or traffic safety to pedestrIans, bIcyclists or
motonsts as the preferentIal parking zone will act to reduce vehicle movements 10 the
neIghborhood by limItIng on-street parkmg spaces to residents WIth permIts. The
parIang zone WIll not result 10 slgmficant alteratIons to present patterns of CIrculatIon
through any changes to roadways as no roadways are to be changed as part of the
project
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18. Utilities (a, b, c, d, e, 0
The project wIll not impact utihnes as the project entails only the installation or
posting of signs adjacent to a six-block area of City streets and the acquISltIOn of
parkmg permits by neighborhood resIdents.
19. Public Services (a, b, c, d, e, 0
The parking zone will not create a considerable Impact or reqUIre new services in
fire Of police protection, schools, parks or maintenance of roads as the project can be
accomplished with existing City staff and will not result in the need for new facilities.
20. Construction Effects
The parking zone has no significant construction impacts as the project only entails
the posting or installation of SIgns adjacent to a SIX-block area of city streets and
the acqUIsition of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
21. FISCal
The parking zone will not have a conSIderable fiscal effect on the City's FY 1995-96
Annual Budget as sufficient funding eXIsts for the funding of the project.
22. Recreation
The parkmg zone will not impact recreational opportunities as the project entails only
the installation or postIng of SIgns adjacent to a six-block area of city streets and
the acqUISItIon of parking permits by neighborhood resIdents.
23. Cultural Resources (a, b, c, d)
The parlang zone does not Impact cultural resources as the project entails only the
mstallation Of postIng of SIgnS adjacent to a sIX-block area of CIty streets and the
acquisition of parkIng permIts by neighborhood residents.
24. Aesthetics (a, b, c, d)
The parlang zone has no aesthetIc Impacts as the project entails only the mstallation
or postmg of SIgns adjacent to a six-block area of CIty streets and the acqulSltIon
of parlang permIts by neighborhood resIdents.
25. Neighborhood Effects
The SIX-block preferential parking zone WIll not have significant effects on the
neighborhood because the parlang zone 1S intended to reserve available on-street
.... parking spaces for neIghborhood residents WIth permits. In addition, the parkmg zone
involves a limIted area of the City and is not near or adjacent to any other eXistIng
preferentIal parking zones.
26. Mandatory Findings of Significance
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the qualzty of the envzronment.
substantzally reduce the habUat of a fish or Wildlife species. cause afish or
Wildlife populatIOn 10 drop below self-sustazning levels. threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community. reduce the number or reslnct the range of a rare
or endangered plant or anzmal or species or eliminate Important examples of
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the 1TUl}or periods of California history or pre-history?
No. The parkIng zone will not degrade the quality of the environment or
affect natlve plants or al11mals as the project entails only the mstallatIon or
posting of SIgnS adjacent to a six-block area of city streets and the
acqUISItion of parking permits by neighborhood residents.
b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-tenn. to the disadvantage
of long-tenn. environmental goals?
No. The parking zone IS designated for a six-block resIdential area of the City
and will not have any Impacts to long-term enVlrOnmental goals.
c. Does the project have 1m pacts Wh1ch are mdivzdually limited. bUl cumulallvely
considerable?
No. The preferential parking zone IS designated for a six-block reSIdential
area, adjacent to no other SImilar preferentIal parkmg zones.
d. Does the project have enVIronmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human bemgs. either directly or directly?
No. The parking zone will not have dIrect or indirect substannal adverse
effects on humans as the project ent:a.J..ls only the Installation Of
postmg of sIgns adjacent to a six-block area of city streets and the
acqUIsitIon of parking permIts by neighborhood residents.
VI. DETERMINATION
See attached.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Room
90401-3295
IS No. 95-007 EIR No.
DEPARTMEWl,'
212, Santa Mon1ca, Californ~a
DETERHJ;~~;OB
Project Title: Preferent.al Parking Zone "HH"
project Address: Seventh Street to San Vicente Blvd. to Ocean
Avenue to Adelaide Drive
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a
significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could
have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this
case because the mitigation measures described on
an attached sheet have been added to the project.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find the proposed project MAY have a significant
effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a
significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed
in an earlier document pursuant to applicable
legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis
as described on attached sheets, if the effect is
a "known 5~gnificant impact", tlunknown potentially
significant ~mpact", or "potentially s1gnificant
unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required, but it must analyze only the effects
that remain to be addressed.
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SACRAMENTO 95814
LEE GRISSOM
DIRECTOR
February 9, 1996
PAUL FOLEY
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
1685 MAIN STREET, #212
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
SubJect: PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE "HH" SCH #: 96011017
Dear PAUL FOLEY:
The State Clear~nghouse submitted the above named env~ronmental
document to selected state agencies for review. The review period
is closed and none of the state agenc~es have comments. This
letter aCknowledges that you have complied with the State
Clearinghouse rev~ew requ~rements for draft environmental
documents, pursuant to the Californ~a Environmental Qual~ty Act.
Please call at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions regarding
the env~ronmental review process. When contact~ng the
Clear~nghouse in this matter, please use the e~ght-digit State
Clearinghouse number so that we may respond promptly.
Sincerely,
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Comment received from CalIforma Coastal CommissIOn (see attached).
2. Correspondence received from Caltrans indicating no comment (see attached)
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STAn: OF CALIFORNIA-THE ReSOURCES AGENCY
PETE WIlSON. Go....-.-
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
SOUTH COAST AREA
2.&5 W BROADWAY, STE 380
POBOX 1.450
LONG BEACH. CA 90802"'"16
(310) 590-5071
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January 19, 1996
Paul Foley
City of Santa MOnica
Planning & Community Development Department
1685 Main Street, #212
Santa MOnica, CA 90401
Re: Initial Study and Neighborhood Impact Statement for Preferential
Parking Zone "HH". SCH# 9601017
Dear Mr. Foley:
The City of Santa Monica is proposing a resident preferential parking zone
along the boundaries of Adelaide Drive, Seventh Street, San Vicente Blvd.
and Ocean Avenue. As you are aware a change in Intensity of use of land, in
this case changing street parking from public to private use, constitutes
development, pursuant to Section 30106 of the Coastal Act, and requires a
coastal permit.
Because of the proximity of the preferential parking zone's boundary to
coastal recreational areas, such as the beach and Palisades Park, the
Commission IS concerned With the potential adverse Impact the proposed
preferential parking may have on public access.
At this -tIme It IS not known to what extent Adelaide Drive and San Vicente
Siva., which currently allow free parking to the general public, are used by
the public to access Palisades Park and the beach. Therefore, the Impact of
changing these two streets, espeCially In the proximity of Ocean Avenue, to
preferential parking, can not be determined.
Furthermore, at fourth Street, leadmg from Adelaide Drive down to Ocean
Avenue (Within the City of Los Angeles), there IS a flight of stairs that
provides indIrect public access to the beach. By deSignating the surrounding
streets for preferential parking the City may eliminate public access to those
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members of the public who drive and park on Adelaide Drive or Fourth Street
and use the stairs for coastal recreational access.
Although I am aware that the stairs are heavily used by exercise enthusiast,
It IS not known to what extent the stairs are used by the general pUblic for
coastal recreational access. It is also not known what percentage of the
general public that use the stairs for access are nearby residents and how
many drive to the area and use the surrounding streets for parking.
Furthermore, alternatives to the proposed preferential parking need to be
analyzed. Alternatives to preferential parking could include signage to limit
the type of usage, placement of mechanisms, such as turnstiles, to
discourage Joggmg, etc. Of course, smce the stairs are within the City of Los
Angeles' JUrisdiction some alternatives may need to Involve the City of Los
Angeles.
Additional research IS necessary to adequately determine the full impact of
the proposed preferential parking zone on coastal recreational access. At
this time the Impacts of the proposed project on access are unknown.
If you have any questions please give me a call at (31 0) 590-5071.
Sincerely,
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Al J. Padilla
Coastal Program Analyst
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STAn: OF CALIFORNIA-BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION ACfNCY
PETE WIlSON, Go--
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRlCf 7. '20 SO. SPItING ST.
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February 1, 1996
IGR/CEQA/ND
City of Santa
Planning and
Development
PREFERENTIAL
ZONE "HH"
SCH# 9601.1.01.7
LA-001-36.79
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PARKING
(1020)
Mr. Paul Foley
Associate Planner
city of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street #212
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dear Mr. Foley:
Thank you for including the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) in the environmental review process for
the above-referenced proposed preferential parking zone.
Following our preliminary review, we have no comment at this
time.
If you have any questions regarding this response, please call
me at (213) 897-4429.
Sincerely,
steve Buswell
IGR/CEQA Coordinator
120 So. Spring Street, l-lOC
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
1. The staff of the California Coastal CommlSSlOn expressed concern that the proposed
pif:ferenttal parking zone WIll adversely affect public access to Palisades Park and the beach
since Adelaide Drive, Fourth Street and San VIcente Boulevard currently allow free parking
to the general public. Additionally. CommIssIon staff suggested that alternatIves to the
establishment of a preferential parking zone be considered to allev13te the impact of heavy
on-street parking demand created by the use of the Fourth Street stairs by exercise
enthustaSts from outside the neIghborhood.
Coastal access Issues are not within the purview of CEQA analysis and ate, therefore,
not addressed In the InitIal Study. Secondly, the CIty of Santa MODIca has _no authority over
the Fourth Street staln as they are located outside the city boundaries in the City of Los
Angeles and is, therefore, lImited in the nature of alternanves that mIght be considered to
alleviate the parlang impacts created by the usage of the stairs.
The preferentIal parkIng zone WIll reqUIre a coastal permit. Preferential Parking Zone
"HH" will be submItted to the CalIforma Coastal CommiSSIon for reVIew where the coastal
access ISSUes can be addressed. The next Commission hearings which are scheduled locally
are due to occur in May 1996.
2. No response required.
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