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R-8993 e . f:\ppd\share\bayside\bsef45 City Council Meeting 01-09-96 Santa Monica, California RESOLUTION NO. 8993 (ecs) (City Council Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS NECESSARY TO APPROVE THE BAYS IDE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS WHEREAS, the City Council has certified an Environmental Impact Report for the Bayside Commercial District Development Standards and Alternative Roadway configurations; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND MAKES THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS: SECTION 1. consistent with Article VI, section 12 of the city of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and sections l5091 and 15092 of the state of california CEQA Guidelines, the City council finds that most impacts resulting from the project can be reduced to an acceptable level. Most significant environmental effects as identified below can feasibly be avoided and have been eliminated or substantially lessened. The remaining unavoidable significant effects cannot be fully mitigated but are 1 eff45 e e nevertheless found to be acceptable due to considerations as discussed in sections 2 and 3. overriding (a) The final EIR determined that without mitigation, the proposed project could have a potentially significant effect on light and glare. Consistent with Article VI, section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the state CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds that the following mitigation measure has been required in the project which will mitigate or reduce the impact of the project on light and glare to below a level of significance: (1) The Zoning Ordinance will require that all projects over 56' in height (except single parcel developments located in the Passageway Overlay Zone) obtain a Development Review Permit. During the development review process for such projects, a shade and shadow diagram of the proposed building will be required as part of the project analysis. Approval of such projects shall be conditioned on the bulk of such buildings being configured to limit the shadow cast to the extent feasible. (b) The final EIR determined that without mitigation, the 2 eff45 e e project could result in significant impacts to solid waste. The sol id waste generated by the proj ect would increase the City I s total solid waste generation at buildout by 3 percent. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the city CEQA Guidelines and section 15091 of the state CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds that the following mitigation measure has been required in the project which will reduce or mitigate the impact of the project on solid waste to below a level of significance: (1) All individual development projects within the Bayside Commercial District shall be required to comply wi th appl icable City ordinances regarding sol id waste disposal, such as section 9.04.10.02.150 (Refuse and recycling storage areas), which requires that each parcel in commercial and industrial districts containing a building or structure provide and maintain one or more refuse containers and recycling containers on the premises. (2) In compliance with waste reduction goals established by the California Waste Management Act of 1989, the city has prepared its Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) document which establishes a 1990 baseline solid-waste tonnage generation of l24,064 3 eff45 e e tons per year. Per directive of AB-939, this baseline tonnage must be reduced by 25% by the end of 1995 and by 50% by the end of the year 2000, and the city has adopted programs and ordinances to effectuate this goal. SECTION 2. The Final EIR found that the proj ect would result in significant unavoidable adverse impacts upon traffic. Consistent with Article VI, section 13 of the City CEQA Guidelines and section 15093 of the state of California CEQA Guidelines, the City Council hereby makes a statement of Overriding Considerations and finds that the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable environmental impacts based on the following reasons: (a) While buildout of the project would result in 12 impacted intersections, the traffic impacts of the existing Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance standards at buildout would result in 13 impacted intersections. Therefore, adoption of the project would decrease the number of intersections that would be impacted at total buildout of the area. (b) Individual projects over 30,000 square feet in 4 eft45 e e area will require project specific environmental rev iew . In the event that an EIR is required, the traffic analysis to be included within those EIRs will be more detailed and specific than the traffic analysis which was conducted for this project. Such EIR traffic analyses will include detailed mitigation measures which are warranted based on the specific development proposals. (c) While the number of vehicle trips generated by development under the project would create significant impacts at 12 intersections I these impacts would be reduced by compliance with existing and future City policies and programs, including intersection signal upgrades and Chapter 9.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code (Transportation Management), which requires all employers of ten or more employees and all developers of nonresidential projects which result in ten or more peak period trips to submit a Worksite Transportation Plan to the city. (d) The allowances and incentives for new residential units in the Bayside Commercial District are consistent with the policies of the Southern California Area 5 eff45 e e Governments (SCAG), which promotes a balance of housing units and employment opportunities as a means of reducing traffic congestion, reducing vehicle emissions, decreasing commute times, and reducing the need for major capital expenditures for the development of mass transit facilities. SCAG identifies Santa Monica as a jabs-rich subregion and the allowances and incentives for residential units in the Bayside Commercial District are consistent with the SCAG goal of increasing the number of residential units in the city. (e) While buildout of the project would result in l2 impacted intersections, the development standards and permitted uses in the district would be consistent with the intent of the Bayside Commercial District which is to provide a concentration of retail, office and entertainment uses, promote pedestrian activity, and provide opportunities for residential development. SECTION 3. The Final EIR found that the proj ect would result in significant unavoidable adverse impacts upon air quality. Consistent with Article VI, Section 13 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15093 of the State of California CEQA 6 eff45 e e Guidelines, the City council hereby makes a statement of Overriding Considerations and finds that the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable environmental impacts based on the following reasons: (a) While buildout of the project would result in cumulative construction emissions, the air quality impacts of the project are similar to the impacts associated with buildout under existing zoning standards for the project area. Therefore, adoption of the project would not increase the air quality impacts that would be associated with total buildout of the area. (b) Individual projects over 30,000 square feet in floor area will require project specific environmental review. In the event that an EIR is required, the air quality analysis to be completed within those EIRs will be more detailed and specific than the analysis which was conducted for this project. Such EIR analyses will include detailed mitigation measures which are warranted based on the specific development proposals. (c) While buildout of the project may result in 7 eff45 e e significant impact on air quality, the development standards and permitted uses in the district would be consistent with the intent of the Bayside Commercial District which is to provide a concentration of retail, office and entertainment uses, promote pedestrian activity, and provide opportunities for residential development. SECTION 4. Consistent with section 21081.6(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act, the documents which constitute the record of proceedings for approving this project are located in the Planning and Community Development Department, 1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Monica, California. The custodian of these documents is Associate Planner David Martin. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AS TO FORM: -~~~ b~ MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE city Attorney 8 eff45 e . Adopted and approved thIS 23rd of January, 1996 /J~'~ Mayor I hereby certify that the foregomg ResolutIOn 8993 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meetmg of the CIty CouncIl held on the 23rd of January, 1996 by the followmg vote Ayes Councll members Abdo, Genser, Greenberg, Holbrook, O'Connor, Rosenstem Noes CounCil members Ebner Abstam CounCIl members None Absent CouncIl members None ATTEST ~~~~ City Clerk .