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1505 General Plan Rolling HillsL/ . p CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GENERAL PLAN Tina Qlifton City kanager The City of Rolling Hills is a sauare mile community.of tree covered ridge tops and long canyons. Rolling Hills has for a number of years acted as a rural reserve in an increasingly densly populated area. SITUATION The City of Rolling Hills is located in Los Angeles Cou;nty's southwest region'. Its position astride the San Pedro Hills in the Palos Verdes Penninsula within a mile of the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles -Long Beach Harbor on three directions provides excellent views and an impressive setting for residential property. THE PEOPLE The 1970 Census indicated a total population of 2,050 or 7/0 people. per square mile. The same census data indicated a median age of 35.28 years for the City as com- paredto 29.57 years for the entire County, 34.13 years for' Palos Verdes Estates, 27.18 years for the unincorporated area of the penninsula, and 26.62 years for the Rolling Hills Estates. Rolling Hills' mature profile as compared to surrounding communities can be attributed in part to a less abrupt decline in its population over. 55. .jhe lack ofAmajor housing tracts within the City, a factor Which seems to produce population profiles below an area -wide median and the investment in a home required of a family to locate within Rolling Hills tend to drawfamilies at their peak income years. + 1 ,`Lasr.Angel•es- County-=.-c-arr-" `= muni� t�i®•s-•.w�i•t'�-�.a,.,:hi.�h�,:.medan�.••a�,-e-��nc2ud� �Y�harnl��;,_ �G...S,C,...�.: ye ar a.•dena•,4;32; l6 -y ears"; -kreadsa-- 36-•-48-~year-•s,,.,.,_Avalon._. 38•.:78..,.Years-r-B ver:y" tI:l:g., .#6..,.86-yeaMT Brc:dbury- 38":55 :i e.r s,,. •, urban°k" 55.:.lifl- axy —C:: er_ C.i_. ,., ,..3.3,:..1 ; .::.yea•rs 9,.. . . ...•�1.endal.w, ��.�,� zr•„�^ it.'- '' a-i:, M... ; � � .S, ��;-..,_�,:T. ;s i• :.,35. ,.,. u=�:s�,y�..la�: �,•�a��a��-� «rar�IL .,.�u�:�3�•�„rea�� , i:��l'e;iood >3 D1-•yea'r•v1._-La.-.Can.aaa„„ ,2,, z1.. e.a;rs-9 •. - Lcn•-..B.eachv-3 j,,.l.5,,,yearr-s; ,�:.�,c�eira 3-�'��S" ye�.i^�s;`� �i�,..�.�'r��r'�e��.•,��4•-.,�1,�..y, �a•.r3.9u.::�ai1-•'%Swri��o 3-8 ._.�.2 ye�:••r'�..�.,~W�,� U�x�•��on-��•a:.>.��7�75-,.,yea.�rs,., ��i•e,rr4.•r:l'a�l:re,,,,.31<u�9_.w y�a�;._��o�a.-t'caR•MFa,.s,.�.�.:�xa.��...3�:�P�.3�.Y.e��,�:�,-�.::x:e-��.p]��a�=C��t�;� �.�..�,�-,•�' e..,�•�.s, •Uie,�.:�a:��?" '7'� � yy,Qa- `a y er^1�< �: �.� p ,�s eax* est, HO11yWoo ".4T:05'", .et V�. (14 Whittier 32 ;::x•-:,Y103-rs: ,•.�Vn,,,rn ,^+u'trnrtm.�•�n':• {4' sys.,.rarmw-7 LAND USE The City of Rolling Hills is an exclusively residential Community. Virtually all, 99.6 per cent, single famlly, ,an4 all located on suburban or rural sized parcels of land. This land use pattern was) set with the original land division of what now is\.he Cityp fated in the original Master Plan for the enninsula in 19 , controlled by covenants, and restrictions Jand restated in the City's 19 incorporation. -2- Although there is still the potential for nurnbrous land divisions especially in the area west of Portuguese Bend Road, the direction of the community seems well established and any deviation from existing land uuse patterns could only adversely effect neighboring uses. The General Plan Land Use Map reflects and reinfor_ces the community's commitment to &o.•r ,Qensity Subu`rbcn�; - -- ;e thes i e& one unit per net acre and urall •,. lL"vli 7U 071-4- twoAacres) pPr UP t. 0,041e with only necessary supporting uses breaking the constant pattern. (LAND USE MAP) HIGHWAYS The City of Rolling Hills is developed with a system of private local streets. This system is basic to the city's character in that it pro ides for the security and integrity of its residential property .X The City is therefore dependent upon the system of highways serving the varying land use pattern of surroundinc` communities. While Rolling Hills lacks the commercial and industrial centers necessitating systems of major highway>s, its residential neighborhoods divided by relatively steep canyons and other topographic features require syotem of collector streets connecting neirxhborhoods by at least two roadways. This two access system is essential y,A54 aa,a..7 to provide City-wide continuity but rcm.lc ingress and egress in case of fire or other emergency. In this respect the City has a strong basic collector system in the form of Portuguese Bend. Road and Crest Road which connect the City north, south and east, west. At mast two additional collector routes appear necessary. Ideally, each shotild connect the perif e ry of the City with the main entrance to the City on Portuguese Bend Road. The most obvious area in .'thich to 1:rzrrni$e such a- system is `1,u-e-cct•-t along the City's westerly boundary from the area of Saddle- back Road, y Te-� throu .,jJo'nns Canyon, Buggy Whip area. This collector appears to be possible through normal subdivision development. The second area in need of such a collector is the area of Churchwagon Road to Portuguese ' Bend Road. Topography and the developed nature of this area pose substantial problems to the completion of such a route. However, the same factors coupled with the extended nature of the one accesti- exit Churchwagon system make its development all the more important. In all areas of the City and especially in that area south of Crest Road it would seem necessary that the City adopt a policy of requiring dual access to land divisions where homes will be. constructed more than one quarter mile from a second means ofvtacc ss. HOUSING The City of Rolling Hills age -sex profile reflects the characteristics of similar areas of substantial homes and superior school district. The City's heaviest concentration of population is in,, the late school years from 10 to 19 years. The second heaviest grouping is in the 35 to 59 year group. The under 5 year group ±is. and the 20 to 34 year group are compressed out of the classic pryamidal shape of population profiles by the character to of the community. Providing for the housing needs of a community of such limited size and character pose problems, in that people appear to move through the City, spending the decade or two of their children's school years here and then as their need 44 n for such substantial property diminishes moving into other IS areas closer to their new interests. It s -'-91't.1 necessary to think of housing on a region wide or at least multi -community level rather than think in terms of providing housing for children grown to college age or intent on locating in areas catering to young single people or newly married couples. ACE -SEX PYRAPID PLACE 2385 • ROLLING HILLS 75 a 7C - 74 • 6` - 69 60 - 64 55 - 59 Sr.v 54 45.- 49 6C.• - 44. XX XXX XX XXX Xxxx XXX Xxxx xxx XX Xx XXX . xXxx XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX. 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S XXXXxxxXXXxXx XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXKXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 3^ - 34 XXXX XXXXXX 25 v XYXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX-X .XXxX xXxxxx 2^ - 24 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX S XXXXxxxxxXXXxXxXXXXXXXXXXXr XXXXXXXXXXXXYXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXxxXXXXXXXx(XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Y'XXXxXXXXXXXXXxXXXXXxXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXYXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXxXxXxXxXXxxxxXXXxxxxxxxx xxxXxXXX.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXxXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX YXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX xxXxXXXx XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX PERCENT 14 1' l' 11 1^ Q ,: 7 F. 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 1 4 5 6 7 "AL F S TOTAL FEMALE PCPLU.ATI')ti 1CC5 .- 2050 1045 MFPIAN AGE 15043 35,2 35.10 4rcrjFrs SUPE'rtSSED The exclusively single family natureof Rolling Hills housing pattern is reinforced by an overwhelming incidence 93.3 per cent owner occupied factor. Aside from the character of the community it is generally assumed that a low rentor factor will be reflected in a high level of home maintenance. It is, therefore, not surprizing to find a minimal number of units lacking the improvements specified in the first summary of the 1970 federal census. The 1.6 percent of the City's population -living in over- crowded units and 0.2 percent in units lacking plumbing facilities seemx levels of inadequacies better left to private industrial and normal replacement. The relativeXy low vacant unit count of 1.1 percent is well below the 5 percent figure sometimes used as .the ideal to insure the best selection in persons seeking homes-. In a city with only 568 dwelling units, the recordation o t) -W .* .o,4,0k u 011-C4 ,,c'7 modest division of land will i_a_a _ e1 sileva.% "7 and the number of properties in the central andwwestern portions of the City large enough to be divided would seem to be a substantial guarantee of a continued availability of housekng. RECORDS CATA ITEM • COUNT PERCENT SUPPRESSED I —UNIT STRUCTURES 566 99.6 0 2 OR PORE UNIT 2 ®04 STRUCTURES MLR1 LE HOES 0 .000 0 OVER CROWDED UNITS .9 • 1.6 0 UNITS LACKING PLUMBING FACILITIES 1 0.2 UNITS LACKING KITCHEN FACILITIES PCPULAT I CN IN CVFRCRCWnED UNITS .LACKING PLUMBING FACII. ITIPc CWNER OCCUPIED Ca DWELLING UNITS RENTER OCCUPIED DWELLING UNITS VACANT DWELLING UNITS 000 .0 A A A 530 93.3 32 506 6 1.1 VALUE OF OWNER OCCUPIED UNITS COUNT PERCENT LESS THAN 5007 0 COO 500C— 9999• 0 000 10.000-1 4999 0 C00 /5000-19999 a C.2 2000f-74999 7 004 250'-34999 0 C.0 3500r-49999 006 500`10 4 510 9808 M'ECIAN. • 503010 RENT CF RENTER OCCUPIED UNITS CCUNT PERCENT LESS THAN 4C 0 40-59 0 60-79 1 80—S9 . • • 0 100-119 0 120-149 .0 150-199 3 200-299 2 300 + fV, (. , t 20 000 • 000 306 000 000 000 1105 807 7609 0 1• • 07+ CONSERVATION The City of Rolling Hills is located in an area of marine terraces historically sullied and scoured by seasonal rains. The denudin of the area's hills by grazing and • The subsequent intensive tree planting program and the more recent elimination of grazing within the limits of the City has had a substantial positive effect in slowin the gullying action especially in reducing the number of new gullies created. woodcutting.44A.7'C'rc�cd; he problem of existing gullies is multiple as the natural drainage course for a given area additional erosion is bound to occur and the elimination of brush to facilitate use as bridal trails and to reduce fire hazard has some canyon bottoms in poor shape h iwrr,c,.: — ` fzeen ^� f Since the drainage and riding p. saftf the co .unity c,L.- well established the best place to control runoff is before it nn::t nu enters the channels through a system of ;round cove.^ planting of areas not used f r the" keeping of live- stock and where possible then `grarts cov^r in livestock areas through supplemental irri?;ation. OPEN SPACE The City ..of Rolling Hills is a community of rural and suburban sized propert in an area otherwise increasingly devoted to high intensity uses. The City's prominent position on the Palos Verdes penninsula make the main- tenance of the City's large lots with their extensive green areas an important factor as green belt back drop to the entire southwest region of Los Angeles County. The City has nod natural?resource land, agricultural land, recreational land, scenic land, watershed land, or wild- life habitate land as described in Section 65560, Article 10.5, Chapter 3 ofthe State Government Code. The City should, however, accomplish what it can in the preservation of open space beyond the definitions set forth by: 1. Requiring easements for riding and hiking:.. trails for all lots created within the City unless specifically modified by the City Council. The use of these areas as wild- life habitat® and growth areas for natural x2,g2g vegitatioh-should be emphasized. 2. Maintenance of a density on not less than one unit per re throughout the City. 3. Preservation of natural vistas by not permitting structures in excess of one dtoryunless specifically excepted by the City Council. �.�ISi:IC IEI2M_:NT r rY•,y ,h� The City of Rolling Hills is dotted with nu,1erous slide areas. Its creation as an area of marYle terraces lifted from the sea has in many areas res,Zted in areas of unstability or unsppported lapd. This lack of stability has been intensified by g�xllying. To insure' safety ther'City should continue its policy of requiring soils c d geological reports for divisions of land in areas/of unlcno\rn- quality. The onlyAna jor earthquake fault within the City limits, the C2t'brillo fault.is not active. -9- BIKEWAYS PLAN for the CITY of RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDATIONS IT IS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES THAT THE FOLLOWING BIKEWAYS PLAN OF THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE BE ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND THAT THE CITY°S SUPPORT OF THE PLAN BE MADE IMMEDIATELY KNOWN TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE PROVISIONS necessary to effect a good bikeways plan for high -volume use by both low and high-speed bicyclists BE OBSERVED (SEE SECTION III of this report): (1) Palos Verdes Drive South and West from the City of Los Angeles to the City of Palos Verdes Estates: Off-street bicycle paths; and, on -street lanes. (2) Hawthorne Boulevard from the City of Rolling Hills Estates to Palos Verdes Drive West: While retaining a planting strip of trees and shrubbery between the street and the present sidewalk easements on both sides of the street, improve the sidewalk easements, with downramps at intersections, to effect a bicycle path on each side of the street; and, on -street. lanes. On the right one -fifth of the path surface indi- cate a narrow pedestrian lane by means of a two- inch line and/or barefeet and pawmark stencils. (3) Crest Road between Hawthorne Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard: On -street lanes= off-street paths. (4) Crenshaw Boulevard from Crest Road to Indian Peak Road: While retaining a planting strip of trees and shrubbery between the present side- walk easements on both sides of the street, im- prove the sidewalks, with downramps at inter- sections, to effect a bicycle path on each side of the street. On the right one -fifth of the path surface indicate a narrow pedestrian lane by means of a two-inch line and/or barefeet and pawmark stencils. (5) Palos Verdes Drive East: Engineering studies and recommendations for off-street paths; and, on -street lanes. Page (6) Highridge between Crest Road and Hawthorne Boulevard: Off-street paths; and, on -street lanes. (7) Consideration of a future Scenic Shoreline Rim Path from the City of Palos Verdes Estates to the City of Los Angeles, with provision for pedestrians on the ocean side of the pathway, within the landscaped area bordering the hard - surface of the pathway itself. While it may be easier to develop the Palos Verdes Drive off-street path first, the rim route would be an easier and healthier school transportation route because it stays at one elevation from Portuguese• Bend to Palos Verdes Estates; and, is far removed from fumes of heavy automotive traffic; and, because there is less wind and fog near the cliff edge. The proposed rim path would follow the same cliff -edge foot and automobile trails that countless families have enjoyed on the Palos Verdes Peninsula over the past 60 years. (8) Cooperative study with the County Forester and/ or the local Fire Chief for practical fireroads through the "wild areas" which might be utilized as bicycle paths as well as public works utility roads. (9) Study and consideration of development of off- street paths through the undeveloped portion of Crenshaw between Portuguese Bend and Crest Road; through Paseo Lunado Canyon in cooperation with the City of Palos Verdes Estates. (10) Side streets near schools: Consideration of BICYCLE SYMBOL stencils on road surfaces, along with BICYCLE SYMBOL WATCH signs on existing posts. (11) The use of brown wooden signs indicating bicycle routes throughout the City. (12) Consideration of aesthetictype, landscaped over- passes or underpasses where heavy traffic is generated (as used on campuses of University of California at Santa Barbara and Irvine). Page 33. I FINANCING and HISTORY COUNTY FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE NOW TO PROCEED WITH A 'BIKEWAY WITHIN THE CITY of RANCHO PALOS VERDES Mr. Fred Parsons, Deputy to Super- visor James Hayes, reported the week of January 14, 1974, that the money is available and the County is ready to move ahead to immediately develop the Palos Verdes Drive North off- street bicycle path, with preliminary meetings already underway with the City of RHE; that the County is likewise ready to proceed in the area which now constitutes the City of Rancho Palos Verdes when Rancho Palos Verdes has forwarded its recommendations or confirma- tion of previously submitted Palos Verdes Peninsula Bikeways Committee suggestions, a large portion of which have already been noted as the "Palos Verdes Peninsula Bikeway Proposal" on the peninsula planning map of the Regional Planning Commission of July 21, 1972. FUTURE FINANCING co-operation with state HISTORY of RANCHO PALOS VERDES BIKEWAY PLAN Financing of bikeways has been achieved by use of gas tax funds, ' subdivision requirement, assessment district provision, sometimes in and federal programs. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Bikeways Committee was created as a sub- committee of the Palos Verdes Penin- sula Co-ordinating Council whose membership consists of the various 1970 organizations of the peninsula, in- cluding school organizations, civic, public service, private, city and homeowners groups; formed for the purpose of keeping aware of, researching and providing avenues to solve the community's needs as they pertain, particularly, to making the community a better place in which young people can grow up. Page 4. 1971 A booklet presenting the case for bikeways (and paid for by a group of Peninsula physicians) was distri- buted to 150 community organizations, the principals and PTA presidents of the 22 Palos Verdes schools, the councilmen of the three cities and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Forthcoming support and resolutions endorsing bicycle lanes and paths for the streets, roads, high- ways and parklands of the Palos Verdes Peninsula included those of the City of Palos Verdes Estates, City of Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, and the Save Our Coastline Committee. 1972 Supervisor Burton Chace advised the SOC Committee that he had requested the Director of Parks and Recreation on February 29th to - 11 . Include the Palos Verdes Peninsula bike path on the master plan of bike paths being devel- oped for Los Angeles County. " 2. Give this matter top priority in the depart- ment insofar as planning and development are concerned. " 3 Include the Palos Verdes bike path proposal in any applications made for Federal assist- ance for development of bike paths. "Further, I would hope your department would get in touch with the Save Our Coastline people and get involved with them in any way appropriate for the County. "I would like to take the lead in this if they wish us to, or I would like to strongly support their lead if that is their desire. I certainly appreciate your full cooperation on this matter as I believe that a bike path in the Peninsula is a very desirable objective consider- ing the rural and beautiful atmosphere of that area." Page .5. Field trips, meetings, and detailed recommendation studies were jointly undertaken by the SOC Committee, Bikeways Committee and representatives of the County. Supervisor James A. Hayes advised the Palos Verdes Peninsula Bikeways Committee and publicly announced November 2nd that the Board of Supervisors had ordered the county counsel and chief administrative officer to appoint representatives to meet with peninsula officials and residents to adopt a final bikeway plan, that a feasibility study for a Peninsula Bicycle Path had been completed..."and that when the final plan is agreed to by Peninsula residents and the County, (he) will push for early completion of the project." Several thousand persons partici- pated in Bicycle Day at Peninsula Center, not as riders, but as students of the various phases of bicycling: feasibility, safety, health, touring, bikeways legislation in other counties , states and countries, types of bicyles, etc. Among the sponsors of Bicycle Day were the Bikeways Committee of the Co-ordinating Council, scout troops, bicycling organizations, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Peninsula Center Merchants and the Public Safety Department of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Among other educational efforts: A month -long bikeways -bicycling display at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Library; an exhibit for the Peninsula Ecology Seminar.. 1973 Priority lists were prepared at request of Supervisor Hayes office. July 1, 1973 was the date set for completion of the first phase of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Bike- ways plan. Expected construction of both lanes and paths, how- ever, was delayed because of the Fourth City Election. September. The County of Los Angeles in the process of preparing a County -wide Bikeways Net- work prepared for review by appropriate bodies a preliminary corridor map which includes a bikeway plan encompassing the Palos Verdes Peninsula, part of which lies in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. 1974 Mr. Parsons expressed an interest in surveying the rim area of Rancho Palos Verdes, on his next heli- copter ride, for the purpose of determining the possibility of incorporating bicycle paths into a scenic pedestrian, bicycle, Page: 6. equestrian trail system along the ocean bluffs. II FEASIBILITY and ADVANTAGES SCHOOL BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION Several thousand of the 18,000 IS FEASIBLE BUT HAZARDOUS ON students in the Palos Verdes PENINSULA ROADS Unified School District are presently commuting to and from .schoo.l . by bicycle.. Children using a variety of bicycles havecommuted from Malaga Cove School, up Via Del Monte to the top of the Palos Verdes hills in Rancho Palos verdes, some detouring to Redondo Beach to the dentist; from Lunada Bay, up Hawthorne Boulevard to Crenshaw and Crest Road to St. John Fisher School, a rise of 1300 feet in six miles; from Portuguese Bend to Palos Verdes High School, detouring when necessary, to Peninsula Center Library on the way home; from Espinosa Circle in Palos Verdes Estates, along Palos Verdes Drive West and South, up Palos Verdes Drive East to Marymount Junior School in Miraleste. Bicycling students of all ages have reported they are healthier, happier, receive better school grades and have fewer absences and tardies than when they commuted to school by bus or automobile. Bicycle transportation also proved to be quicker than bus transportation. However, while bicycle transportation is feasible, most parents are reluctant to permit their children to commute to school independently because the only through routes which serve the 22 schools of the Peninsula are the routes with the heaviest auto- motive traffic because these routes are also the main arteries on to and off the Peninsula. Under present conditions the inter- mingling of automobiles and bicycles competing for a.share of the roadway is potentially dangerous for all concerned. ADEQUATE BIKEWAYS In areas with quiet rural roads, REDUCE or bicycle lanes and paths, most AUTOMOBILE TRAFFIC parents willingly relinquish the time-consuming, inconvenience of accompanying their children to and from school and extra -curricular activities. Noise and road con- gestion is subsequently greatly reduced. Page •7. Recent surveys conducted for the City of Palos Verdes Estates indicated that the number of single automobile trips generated by one Peninsula home are far above the national average. 1) More children here take private lessons and classes in a variety of fields, have their teeth straightened, participate in Little League, soccer, football, scouts, educational societies, drama, orchestra, field trips. 2) The Palos Verdes Library has the highest per capita use in the United States. 3) More parents participate in daytime civic, church, sports and cultural acti- vities. According to National Safety Council statistics 60% of all auto- mobile driving is within six miles of home. Most of the multi- ple trips, chauffering and rechauffering of Peninsula children are for distances under_six miles. Most Palos Verdes Peninsula commuting is well within the bicycling capabilities of most children and many housewives. Even beginning bicyclists can comfortably cover six miles in the time it would take to walk one mile. At the present time more than two dozen teachers, a number of doctors, engineers, several architects, a pharmacist and a piano tuner are among professional people who commute by bicycle rather than automobile, off or on to the Peninsula for their work. With adequate bikeways more bicycle commuting within distances of 10 to 20 miles from the Peninsula would be encouraged, further reduc- ing automobile traffic in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. BICYCLING IS A Dr. Paul Dudley White wrote often HEALTHFUL RECREATION that "bicycling not only nourishes FOR ALL AGES the body but nourishes and stimu- lates the brain; that it is the greatest tranquilizer in the world." Countless other doctors have written of bicycling's value for achieving good mental health, weight control, muscle tone, for developing stamina, to prevent premature aging, to prevent or im- prove problems related to the heart, the back, emphesyma, and arthritus. The blind as well as people with artificial limbs benefit from bicycling. As transportation and recreation, bicycling can bring together all segments of the community in one enjoyable activity. Page 8. III: WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD BIKEWAYS PLAN AN ADEQUATE BIKEWAY SYSTEM PROVIDES (1) OFF- STREET PATHS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SAUNTERING RECREATION BICYCLISTS, (2) ON -STREET LANES FOR HIGH• -SPEED ADULT COMMUTERS AND RECREATION BICYCLISTS Since few bicyclists will ride on a path or road which makes him feel nervous or insecure, it is important that 1) high-speed and low -speed bicyclists be separated.and,that 2) adequate room be provided for safe -passing-of bicycle vehicles. Children on heavy school transporta- tion bicycles and mothers carrying infants or market baskets require more room to maneuver than skilled riders. The new high-speed bicyclist on his highly efficient $400. to $500. bicycle rides at an average speed of 25 to 35 miles per hour. It will be impractical and unsafe to ever consider mixing this type of bicycle commuter with market bound housewives and school children. A GOOD OFF-STREET (1) Takes into consideration BICYCLE PATH whether a path is a high -volume or low -volume use path. High volume paths require different standards • than low -volume paths, just as roads carrying high density auto- mobile traffic require different standards than low -volume roads. Where paths are expected to carry concentrated school commuters and recreational traffic- in or near populated areas, such as in Rancho Palos Verdes, they need high -volume path design. (2) Is located as far as possible from the road it parallels and is separated from: it by trees and hedges not only for esthetic reasons but also to protect bicycle riders from automotive fumes. (3) Is, preferably, a one direc- tion path on each side of the road; OR: a two-way path on one side of the road with a substantial shrubbery barrier between opposing lanes. Recent studies note that more than a wide white line or small berm is needed to pro- Page • 9. vide safe traffic control where a two-way -path exists in'a high -density area. It is far better to locate a path on each side of the street so that riders ride with the traffic UNLESS an extraordinary number of intersections prevail on one side of the street (i.e., residence driveways, market entrances, gas stations, road crossings, alleys) while the opposite side remains com- paratively free of intersections. Seventy- six .percent of all bicycle-•accident°s occur at intersections. It is best that no man-made fencing be used to separate two-way bicycle traffic inasmuch as fencing as well as curbs constitute a real hazard to riders in the same way that walls and pillars in tunnels are a psychological barrier to many automobile drivers. (4) Consists of two four (or five) foot lanes for each direction of traffic, with three feet (or more) of "free" run-off space for safety on each side of the path, at least on the right. (5) Includes .landscaping with trees and shrubbery because where there is little or no living plant material and extensive amounts of concrete and other un- veiled man-made surfaces, bicyclists,like automobile drivers, tend to be irritable and impatient. (6) Provides for drainage by a slight elevation in path from adjacent terrain. A GOOD MTNIMUM ON -STREET LANE SYSTEM (1) Provides a five-foot unob- structed lane on both sides of the street. (2) Is distinguished and set- off from the adjacent automobile lane by an eight -inch wide white stripe, bordered in blue and/ or an all yellow lane. The eight -inch line is suggested because this width is used in a.number of places along the coast of California and on the Peninsula to effect a firm directive be- cause of danger. On the Peninsula such a Page 10. line is a great aid in times of fog. The blue border has been used in other cities to serve as a reminder that the area is for the exclusive use of bicycles. (3) Establishes that 100 feet from road intersections, the bicycle lane line becomes a broken line and continues across the intersection as a broken line, and, that a broken line also is used across all large shopping center entrances, gasoline stations, etc. A broken bicycle -lane line serves as a warning to bicyclists and motorists that necessity re- quires that they share the roadway at this point; that there will be intermingling of bicyclists and cars where cars are making right and left turns. This type of marking is used in many countries in Europe. •(4),. Ensures that drainage inlet grates, manhole covers, etc., be designed and installed so as not to present a hazard to bicyclists. (5) Utilizes, where curbs are felt to be necessary, a gentle rolled surface over which a bicycle tire can roll easily in an emergency rather than perpen- dicular "city type" curbs which are a great psychological and real hazard to bicyclists. Apparently, rolled edges or very gentle sloping curbs are not only used to project a country feeling, but from an engineering and drainage point of view can be efficient, as they are used almost exclusively in heavy mountain rain areas of Austria and Corsica. BOTH LANES AND In a.smooth condition free of PATHS MUST BE gravel, broken glass and sand MAINTAINED if full use of paths and lanes is to be expected. Gravelled areas adjacent to sidewalks, bicycle paths and streets most always spread their contents outside their in- tended area causing an expensive mainten- ance problem and a real hazard to both pedestrians and bicyclists. NOR'_'..N B. LIVE AMOR SECRETARY J Ri irew.e••r• of Cons•..or.;n •».r.n•nr 01 F. s•• and Cto.n• 7 •oen•nrt of ffo..io•.on end O,.en D•.•Ioon,nr >e9•n.'•nr of Po•%s on! $ •cr.ot.on D•oonm•nr of dot,, R•sote•c•s April 11, 1971 RONALD REAGAN GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO, CAUFORNiA Ms. Teena Clifton City Manager City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Ms. Clifton: OFFICE OF THE SEE.CRETARY RESOURCES BUILDING • 1416 NINTH STREET 95814 Air Petou•ces B .'1 Col:. oi,P..e. d Sen F.enc. sco 3., C:ns•..c••on o-.. O•.elc..ront 11,0 Stole Lon -Ss Co-+—.... :n Stot• PecIo-.or.,n Store ,(o,.r Pt.w.c•s Con..o: 3,..1 R.,., -..I sore. Guci.ts Control 3oors This is to acknowledge the receipt of your open space plan which was adopted on June 11, 1973. It was submitted in accordance with Section.65563 of the Government Code. While the statutes do not authorize us to review the plans for compliance with Section 65563, they do authorize us to determine whether the plan is acceptable for the Open Space Subvention Act. I am happy to inform you that your plan is acceptable. . Sincerely yours, Secretary for Resources April 5, 1974 Evell J. Younger Office of the Attorney General State Building, Department of Justice San Francisco, California 94102 Gentlemen: With reference to your inquiry dated March 22, 1974 regarding submission of an open space plan by the City of Rolling Hills, we have enclosed a copy of the letter of transmittal dated June 29, 1973, and the signed receipt dated July 2, 1973. Very truly yours, June C. Cunningham Deputy City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA •EVELLE J. YOUNGER ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Brpartm1?nt 0 tWtirI STATE BUILDING, SAN FRANCISCO 94102 March 22, 1974 Honorable Ben L. Bear Mayor of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Re: Open Space Plans Dear Mayor Bear: We have been informed by the Resources Agency that your city has not submitted an open space plan to that agency as required by Government Code section 66563. As you are undoubtedly aware, the statutory deadline for adoption of local open space plans was December 31, 1973. Gov. Code § 65563 as amended by Stats. 1973, ch. 120 (urgency legislation effective June 29, 1973). It is our hope that the failure of the Resources Agency to have a record of your city's open space plan is through'oversight. However, should it be that no open space plan has yet been adopted by your jurisdiction, we respectfully direct your attention to Government Code section 65567 which pro- vides as follows: "No building permit may be issued, no sub- division map approved, and no open space zoning ordinance adopted, unless the proposed construction, subdivision or ordinance is consistent with the local open -space plan." It is the opinion of this office, as expressed in a letter dated September 12, 1972, to the Office of -the Governor, that there can be no issuance of. building permits or approvals of subdivisions where an open space plan has not been adopted. A copy of that opinion is attached for your convenient reference. The only change in law since issuance of that opinion was the extension of the deadline for adoption of such plans from June 30, 1973, to December 31, 1973. Stats. 1973, ch. 120. This change does not affect our views. We believe the courts would uphold the restrictions expressed in section 65567. Hon. Ben L. Bear Page 2 It is recognized that complex issues can arise in con- sidering how to best balance the public interest with legitimate expectations of private property owners. How- ever, sufficient time has been allowed for preparation and adoption of open space plans and it is now time to comply with the legislative mandate. Attention to California's open spaces demands no less. Your priority attention to this matter is urged. truly purs, EVEL YOUNG Att Genera Attachment • ' EVEL•,L.E J. YOUNC-ER ATTORNEY GENERAL STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TILE A7"TUIi\I•:Y C:I?NEItAL Irvartutritt its :.1,:l,tYrr ROOM 500. WELLS FARGO EJANK UUILCING FIFTH STREET AND CAPITOL MALL. SACRAMENTO 95914 September 12, 1972 James D. Garbolino Assistant Legal Affairs Secretary Office of the Governor State Capitol Sacramento, California Dear Mr. Garbolino: This letter is in answer to threeaquestions you have posed pertaining to the requirements of counties -'and cities to adopt local open -space plans by a specified d : ate; The questions you have asked are as follows: "1. In light of the amendments to Section 65563, Government Code by Chapter 251, Statutes of 1972, will the requirements of Section 65567 become effective on August 31, 1972 or June 30, 1973? 2. Will building permits issued, subdivision maps approval and open space zoning ordinances adopted by cities and counties after the open space plan due date be vali,d and enforceable if their plan is not yet completed?1/ 3. Is a county or city permanently ineligible to receive payments pursuant to the Open Space Subvention Program if it has not adopted an interim local open space pan for the preservation of open space within 1. We have checked with Mr. Jack Whitset of the Los Angeles County Counsel's Office and have ascertained that they are engaged in 3 or 4 lawsuits where either a use permit or a zoning change has been'"attacked on the grounds the permit and change are inconsistent. with the county s existing general plan. It appears that the: -'issues in these suits are not the same as the subject matter of question 2. • James D. Garbolino -2- its jurisdiction by August 31, 1972, and a final open space plan by June 30, 1973 (pursuant to Government Code Sections 65560 and 65563, as amended by Chapter 251, Statutes of 1972)?" Our conclusions are as follows: 1. -The provisions of Government Code section 65567 requiring building permits, subdivision maps and open -space zoning ordinances, to be consistent with the "local open -space plan", would become operative at the time a county or city adopts a "local open -space plan". A county must adopt a "local open -space plan" no later than June 30, 1973. 2. If a county or city has failed to adopt a local open -space plan on or before June 30, 1973. then such county or city would not be able to issue valid building permits, approve subdivision maps nor adopt valid open -space zoning ordinances. 3. A county or city would be ineligible to receive payments pursuant to the open -space subvention program if it failed to adopt an interim local open -space plan by August 31, 1972. However, such a county could become eligible by adopting a final open -space plan prior to June 30, 1973. If a county or city fails to finally adopt an open -space plan by June 30, 1973, it is thereafter ineligible to receive payments pursuant to the open -space subvention program. ANALYSIS 1. Your first question deals with the recent amendment to section 65563 of the Government Code./ That section as now amended reads as follows: "On or before June 30, 1973, every city and county shall prepare, adopt and submit to the Secretary of the Resources Agency a local open -space plan for the comprehensive and long-range preservation and conservation of open -space land within its 2. All section references are to the Government Code unless otherwise specified.. 4,1 James D. Garbolino -3- jurisdiction. Every city and county shall by August 31, 1972, prepare, adopt and submit to the Secretary of the Resources Agency, an interim open -space plan, which shall be in effect until June 30, 1973, containing, but not limited to, the following: "(a) The officially adopted goals and policies which will guide the preparation and, implementation of the open -space plan; and "(b) A program for orderly completion and adoption of the open -space plan by June 30, 1973, including a description of the methods by which open -space resources will be inventoried and conservation measures determined." Section 65567 added by Stats..1970, Chapter 1590, Section 15, reads as follows: "No building permit may be issued, no subdivision map approved, and no open -space zoning ordinance adopted, unless the proposed construction, subdivision or ordinanceis con- sistent with the local open -space plan." As stated above we have concluded that the provisions of section 65567 will apply on June 30, 1973, or at any time before that date when a city or county adopts a final local open -space plan. Section 65567 does not become operative on the adoption of an interim open -space plan by August 31, 1972. It will be noted from reading section 65563 that an interim open -space plan which is required to be adopted by August 31, 1972, consists of "officially adopted goals and policies which will guide the preparation and implementation of the open -space .plan" and "A program for orderly completion and adoption of the open -space plan by June 30, 1973". Thus, it is clear that an "interim open -space plan" as defined in section 65563, subdivisions (a) and (b), would not be sufficiently definite to allow one to ascertain whether a building permit, a subdivision map, or an open -space zoning ordinance was inconsistent with such an interim open -space v • James D. Garbolino -4- plan. This is because the interim open -space plan is a planning tool rather than the open -space plan itself. Thus, we are compelled to conclude that the requirements of section 65567 could not be applicable to an interim open -space plan and is only applicable to the final local open -space plan which must be completed by cities and counties on or before June 30, 1973. 2. Your second question asks whether building permits, subdivision map approval and open -space zoning ordinances issued, approved or adopted by cities and counties after the open -space plan due date which we have held to be June 30, 1973, would be valid and enforceable if the plan is not yet completed. In our view such actions on the part of the city or county would be invalid. With reference to counties all the powers and functions of the county organization have a direct and ex- clusive reference to the general policy of the state and are in fact but a branch of the general administration of that policy. County of Los Angeles v. Riley, 6 Cal. 2d 625 (1936). Pursuant to Article XI, Section 1 of the California Constitution, a county is merely a subdivision of the state for the purposes of government and the Legislature has the inherent power to prescribe the powers, duties and obligations of such a subdivision in exercising governmental functions on behalf of the state. See Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. No. CV 71/153, May 26, 1972, where this office stated: "In carrying out the provisions of the open -space laws, the board of supervisors is limited to the means prescribed by the Legislature since it is carrying out the provisions of state law enacted in pursuance of [Calif. Constitution] article XXVIII. Since the functions of counties are derived from the state, they have only such powers as are granted to them and which are necessarily implied therefrom. See Gov. Code § 23003; County of Tulare v. City of Dinuba, 205 Cal. 111, 115 (1928); McCafferty v. Bd. of Suprs., 3 Ca1.App.3d 190 (1969); Tax Factors v. County of Marin, 20 Cal.App.2d 79 (1937) ." James D. Garbolino -5- Similarly, cities whether general law cities or charter cities as to statutes of state wide concern occupy the same relationship to the state as do counties. All municipal corporations, whether organized under the general law or under special charter are subject to and controlled by the provisions of the general law, except that cities specially chartered are not subject to provisions of the general law in conflict with the provisions of their charters in respect to municipal affairs. 34 Ca1.Jur.2d, Mun. Corp. § 1'59. It is however unnecessary in this discussion to distinguish between charter cities and general law cities since. the Legislature has specifically required charter cities to adopt a local open -space plan. Government Code § 65700. The Legislature may enlarge or restrict the powers of municipal corporations, direct the mode and manner of their exercise and define what acts they may and may not perform. See 34 Ca1.Jur.2d Municipal Corporations, section 147, pages 728, 729. In light of these legal principles it is clear that the Legislature has the authority and duty to set forth the manner in which cities and counties shall govern. It is also clear that it is the policy of the State of California that each county and city shall adopt a .local open -space plan by June 30, 1973 and that this is a statutory prerequisite to a city and county's ability to issue building permits, adopt open -space zoning ordinances and approve subdivision maps. Section 65567 is clear in its purpose. The legislative scheme demands a plan and then conduct in conformance with the plan. If we were to hold that a county or city could issue valid permits, approve subdivision maps and adopt. local open -space zoning ordinances without having complied with section 65563 by June 30, 1973, such a holding would emasculate the declared legislative intent to cause every city and county to adopt local open -space plans and then to conduct their business in conformity to the plan. Section 65562 reads: "It is the intent of the Legislature in enact- ing this article: James D. Garbolino -6- "(a) To assure that cities and counties recognize that open -space land is a limited and valuable resource which must be conserved where - ever possible. "(b) To assure that every city and county will prepare and carry out open -space plans which, along with state and regional open -space plans, will, accomplish the objectives of a comprehensive open -space program." 3. Your third question pertains to the eligibility of counties and cities to participate in the open -space sub- vention program. We have held that counties and cities are not eligible to participate in this program if they have failed to comply with section 65563. Section 16111 in the chapter setting forththe open -space subvention program provides that the Secretary of Resources may_ determine that a local government is ineligible to receive state payments under the subvention program by reason of its failure to comply with the provisions of Article 10.5 (section 65560 et seq.), Chapter 3 of Title 7. Article 10.5 is entitled "Open -Space Lands" and as we pointed out above was enacted for the purpose of assuring that every city and county recognize that open -space land is a limited valuable resource and must be conserved (section 65562, subdivision (a)) and for the purpose of assur- ing "that every city and county will prepare and carry out open -space plans . . . ." (section 65562, subdivision (b)). 3. The use of the word "may" in section 16111 cannot be construed to confer discretion upon a local government to fail to comply with Article 10.5 (§ 65560 et seq.) and still claim a right to subvention payments since such an interpretation would defeat the clear legislative intent. See 45 Ca1.Jur.2d, Statutes, § 157, p. 659. James D. Garbolino -7- Section 65563, Government Code, of the open -space lands article requires every city and county to prepare and submit a local open -space plan before June 30, 1973 and an interim open -space plan by August 31, 1972. Clearly if a county or city failed to meet these dead -lines they would not have complied with the provisions of Article 10.5 (section 65560 et seq.). Thus, they would be ineligible to receive open -space subvention payments from the state. It may be argued that a county should not be penalized if it eventually adopts an open -space plan after the dead -line date. This argument, however, should be add- ressed to the Legislature. We believe that the purpose of the Legislature in adopting section 16111, of the subvention program was to compel action by the counties and cities to adopt open -space plans by the dates set forth in the open -space lands Article 10.5, specifically section 65563. Failure to adopt an interim open -space plan by August 31, 1972 will disqualify a local government for state subvention payments for the year 1972. We would view the situation where a county or city fails to adopt an interim open -space plan by August 31, 1972 but does adopt a final. local open -space plan by June 30, 1973 as amounting to sub- stantial compliance after adoption of the final plan. This view is compelled by the consideration that an interim open -space plan is a planning tool setting forth the goal and policies which will guide the preparation of the final open -space plan and that the ultimate legislative goal is for the local government to come upon with a local open -space plan by June 30, 1973. 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RETURN TO .&/eXeZ idte4 June 29, 1973 Office of the Secretary of State Room 119, State Capitol Building Sacramento, California 95814 Gentlemen: Enclosed are two copies of the General Plan for the City of Rolling Hills. Additional copies will be sent if requested. Very truly yours, Teena Clifton City Manager TC/jc FLINT & MAC KAY TENTH FLOOR -811 WESTtSEVENTH STREET LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017 \f) Mrs. Teena Clifton ROLLING HILLS CITY HALL 1 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 41,1/24 NORMAN B. LIVE;kORE, JR. SECRETARY . Department of Conservation Department of Fish and Game Deportment of Navigation and Oceon Development Department of Forks and Recreation Department of Watsr Resources RONALD REAGAN GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA Compliments of Hon. Robert G. Beverly Assemblyman, 46th District THE RESOURCES AGENCY OF CALIFORNIA 1 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA February 5, 197 3 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN The attached "Guidelines for Implementation .of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" are intended to be of help in either: a) eliminating the need to prepare environmental impact reports; or b) preparing such reports. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY RESOURCES BUILDING 1416 NINTH STREET 95814 Air Resources Board Colorado River Board . San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission State Lands Commission State Reclamation Board Stare Water Resources Control Board Regional Water Quality Control Boards Before reading these Guidelines I strongly.recommend that the reader first peruse the "flow chart" attached hereto as Appendix A in order to visualize the process. Due to the generally acknowledged severe time constraints, it is quite possible that these Guidelines have certain "rough edges". The Resources Agency apologizes for these in advance. Nevertheless, it . is our hope that this' document will provide a balanced and workable system for all who will work with it. Two points raised in the hearings deserve particular emphasis: 1. Some witnesses expressed a strong belief that environmental reports must be strictly limited to physical conditions as set forth in Section 21060.5 of AB 889. While I am sympathetic to this point, I would like to observe that such a strict limitation to physical effects did not appear to be the intent of the Legislature as reflected by the insertion in AB 889 of Section 21083 (c) speaking of adverse effects on human beings and Section 21100 (g) dealing with growth -inducing impact. 2. A second point is the desirability of simplicity in the Guidelines and Reports, and a maximum exclusion of projects requiring environmental impact reports, either via the "Negative Declaration" route or as "Categorical Exemptions" . Certainly it is the intent of the Resources Agency to do all it can, within the limits of the basic legal requirements,. to stress efficiency and simplicity. It is our strong hope that those in .! -2 - positions of decision as to environmental impact report compilation will use their best judgment to: (a) keep reports simple; (b) eliminate the necessity for reports wherever possible; and (c) in writing reports`, keep a sensible balance between environmental and economic factors. Helpful comments and criticisms of these Guidelines are invited. • It is my intention to issue modifications based on such comments and criticism on or about August 1973; therefore, those interested in submitting suggestions for modification should doso not later than July 15, 197 3. Suggestions that reduce , rather than increase the volume and complexity of these Guidelines will be given preference. Persons wishing additional copies of these Guidelines may obtain them at a cost of $1 per copy plus tax by writing to the Department of General Services, State of California, Documents Section, P. 0. Box 20191, Sacramento, California 95820, where they will be available after March 1, 197 3. Respectfully, ;v' Attachments Secretary for Resources vir GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY FOR RESOURCES 1416 NINTH STREET, SUITE 1311 SACRAMENTO 95814 TARLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE SUBJECT PAGE 1 General 1 2 Purpose 2 3 Policy 2 4 Definitions 4 5 General Responsibilities. 7 6 Application of the Act to Projects 8 7 Evaluating Projects 16 8 Categorical Exemptions 22 9 Contents of EIR's 28 10 Evaluation of EIR's 32 APPENDICES A Environmental Impact Report Process A-1 Flow Chart B Statutory Authority of State Departments B-1 C Notice of Completion Form C-1 FOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Cod. Section 11380.1) Copy below is hereby certified to be a true and correct copy of regulations adopted, or amended, or an order of repeal by: California Resources Agency (Agen=7) Date of adoption, amendment, or repeal: February 3, 1973 By:_ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Secretary for Resources. (Title) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ORDER ADOPTING REGULATIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA RESOURCES AGENCY Pertaining to the Environmental. Quality Act of 1970 After proceedings had in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Gov. Code, Title 2, Div. 3, Part 1, Chapter 4.5) and pursuant to the authority vested by Section 21083 of the Public Resources Code, and to implement, interpret, or make specific Sections 21000 through 21174 of the Public Resources Code, the California Resources Agency hereby adopts its regulations in Division 6, Title 14, California Administrative Code as follows: CHAPTER 3. GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970 ARTICLE 1. General 15000. Authority. The regulations contained herein are prescribed by the Secretary for Resources pursuant to authority granted in Public Resources Code Section 21083 to be followed by all state agencies, boards, and commissions, all counties, cities and counties, cities including charter cities, regional agencies, public districts, redevelopment agencies, and all other political subdivisions of the State in the .implementation of the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 dealing with environmental quality, the evaluation of proj- ects, and the preparation and evaluation of environmental impact reports. These Guidelines have been developed by the Office of Planning and Research for adoption by the Secretary for Resources in accordance with Section 21083. Additional information may be obtained by writing: k op ton WILING AM&..t 11,6,1►i II VE REGULAiiO:45 WITH THE SECRETARY OF 6TATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Secretary for Resources Room 1311, 1416 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 ARTICLE 2. Purpose 15005. Purpose. The purpose of these Guidelines is to provide public agencies with principles, objectives, criteria, and definitions of statewide application to be used in the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code Sections 21000-21174 as amended•by Chapter 1154 of the Statutes of 1972 (AB 889). Implementation of the act includes the orderly evaluation of projects and the preparation. "' '• .=of environmental impact reports. ARTICLE 3. Policy 15010. Legislative Declaration. The Legislature has declared that: (a)' Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the environment. (b) It is the intent of the Legislature that all `agencies of the state government which regulate activities of private individuals, corporations, "-' and public agencies which are found to affect the •= quality of the environment, shall regulate such • activities so that major consideration is given to preventing environmental damage. 15011. State Policy. The Legislature has declared that it is the policy of the state to: (a) Develop and maintain a high -quality environment " ;a now and in the future, and take all action t')»- • necessary to protect, rehabilitate, and enhance • the environmental quality of the state. .. `S '(b) Take all action necessary to provide the people •t : ' of this state with clean air and water, enjoy- ' meet of aesthetic, natural, scenic, and historic environmental qualities, and freedom from excessive noise. 7" (c)• Prevent the elimination of fish or wildlife species due to man's activities, insure that fish and wild- life populations do not drop below self-perpetuating .1,1J ''1', levels, and preserve for future generations repre- sentations of all plant and animal communities and examples of the major periods of California history. -2- s n.vnisswmsingeor r WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) (d) Ensure that the long-term protection of the environment shall be the guiding criterion in public decisions. (r) (g) Create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony to fulfill the social and economic requirements of present and future generations. Require governmental agencies at all levels to develop standards and procedures necessary to protect environmental quality. Require governmental agencies at all levels to consider qualitative factors as well as economic and technical factors and long-term benefits and costs, in addition to short-term benefits and costs and to consider alternatives to pro- posed actions affecting the environment. 15012.; Informational Document. An Environmental Impact Report is an informational document which, when fully prepared in accordance with the CEQA and these Guidelines, will ' inform public decision -makers and the general public of �.». the environmental effects of projects they propose to carry out or approve. The EIR process is intended to enable public agencies to evaluate a project to determine r .f , whether it may have a significant effect on the environment, examine and institute methods of reducing adverse impacts, and consider alternatives to the project as proposed. These things must be done prior to approval or disapproval -� ' of the project. An EIR may not be used as an instrument • to rationalize approval of a project, nor do indications of adverse impact, as enunciated in an EIR, require that a project be disapproved -- public agencies retain existing authority to balance environmental objectives with economic and social objectives. rr 15013. Early Preparation. An EIR is a useful planning tool to enable environmental constraints and opportunities •to be considered before project plans are finalized. EIR's should be prepared as early in the planning process as possible to enable environmental considerations to .influence project program or design. 15014. Application. These Guidelines have only general appli- ,• cation to the diversity of projects undertaken or • approved by public agencies. They provide basic principles, objectives, criteria and definitions which individual public agencies shall adapt for internal use, interpreting these Guidelines in terms of specific projects. Such internal procedures must be consistent -3- swwfum WYp SSW 6N e. WITH IHE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Cod. Section 11380.1) with these Guidelines, and shall be adopted within sixty days after these Guidelines are adopted. Individual public agencies shall also coordinate -the procedures outlined in these Guidelines with pro- cedures they have been using up to April 5, 1973, in undertaking or approving projects -- in doing so, however, agencies are not free to compromise the basic principles, objectives, criteria, and defini- tions included here. ARTICLE 4. Definitions 15020.: General. Whenever the following words are used in these Guidelines, unless otherwise defined, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this article. These definitions are intended to clarify but not to replace or negate the definitions used in CEQA. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15021. Approval means the decision by a public agency which commits the agency to a definite course of action in regard to a project intended to be carried out by any person. The exact date of approval of any project is a .matter determined by each public agency according to its _,,rules, regulations, and ordinances. Legislative action in regard to a project often constitutes approval. In connection with private activities, approval occurs • upon the earliest commitment to issue or the issuance by ,t the public agency of a discretionary contract, grant, subsidy, loan, or other form of financial assistance, lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitle- ment for use of the project. 15022. rCEQA - California Environmental Quality Act. Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) means California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 through 21174. 15023. Categorical Exemption. Categorical Exemption means an exception from the requirement for the preparation of an environmental impact report for a class of projects based on a finding by the Secretary for Resources that the class of projects does not have a significant effect on the environment. )' 15024. Discretionary Project. Discretionary project means an activity defined as a project which requires the exercise —.of judgment, deliberation, or decision on the part of the public agency or body in the process of approving or -(o . 1 ; .. t -4- ML..7110 MV MM 001, 4. r C°,Da a.iu ,a. .,4 i1.6�.T 4�U`]fi iEli7, WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE disapproving a particular activity, as distinguished ,from situations where the public agency or body merely has to determine whether there has been con- , formity with applicable statutes, ordinances, or .regulations. 15025.. Emergency. Emergency means a sudden and catastrophic calamity caused by an occurrence or combination of occurrences of statewide or local impact, such as fire, flood, earthquake or other natural disaster, riot, war, accident, or sabotage. 15026. Environment. Environment means the physical conditions which exist in the area which will be affected by a 'proposed project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, objects of historic or .aesthetic significance. 150�7• EIR - Environmental Impact Report. Environmental Impact R port 'Eix) means a aetaiie T tatement setting forth the environmental effects and considerations pertain- ing to a project as specified in Section 21100 of the California Environmental Quality Act. (a) Draft EIR means an EIR containing the information specified in Sections 15141, 15142, and 15143 of L;, these Guidelines. (b) Final EIR means an EIR containing the information specified in Sections 15141, 15142, and 15143 of these Guidelines, a section for comments received in the consultation process, and the response of the Responsible Agency to the comments received. This term is discussed in detail in Section 15146. 15028. EIS - Environmental Impact Statement. Environmental Impact Statement 'Cris) means an environmental impact report prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Government uses the term EIS in the place of the term EIR which is used in CEQA. 15029. Feasible. Feasible means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner by reasonably available, economic, and workable means. 15030. Lead Agency. Lead Agency means the public agency which 'has the principal responsibility for carrying out or approving a project which may have a significant effect on the environment where more than one public agency is involved with the same underlying activity. -5- 111111•4114103, 11.1.71 7r • OtI r• W THE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15031. Local Agency. Local agency means any public agency other than a state agency, board or commission. Local agency includes but is not limited to cities, counties, charter cities and counties, special districts, redevelopment agencies and any board, commission, or organizational subdivision of a local agency when so designated by order or resolution of the governing legislative body of the local agency. 15032. Ministerial Projects. Ministerial projects as a general rule, include those activities defined as projects which are undertaken or approved by a governmental decision which a public officer or public agency makes upon a given state of facts in a prescribed manner in obedience to the mandate of legal authority. With these projects, the officer or agency must act upon the given facts without regard to his own judgment or opinion concerning the propriety or wisdom of the act although the statute, ordinance, or regulation may require, in some degree, a construction of its language by the officer. 15033. Negative Declaration. Negative declaration means a statement by the public agency that will carry out or approve a project that a project, although not cate- gorically exempt, would not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require an EIR. The term "Exemption Declaration" is interchange- able with the term "Negative Declaration". 15034. Notice of Completion. Notice of Completion means a brief report filed with the Secretary for Resources as soon as a public agency has completed a draft EIR and is prepared to send out copies for review. The contents of this notice are explained in Section 15085(c). 15035. Notice of Determination. Notice of Determination means a brief notice to be filed by a public agency when it approves or determines to carry out a project which is subject to the requirements of CEQA. The contents of this report are explained in Section 15085(g). 15036. Person. Person includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business, trust, corporation, company, district, county, city and county, city, town, ., the State, and any of the agencies' political subdivi- sions of such entities. -6- ; N1e.-1b' WL11 aim' cm, 1.� A •1 n. WITH THE SEC:EaARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15037. Project. (a) Pro ect means the whole of an action, resulting in physical impact on the environment, directly or ultimately, that is any of the following: (1) an activity directly undertaken by any public agency including but not limited to public works construction and related activities, clearing or grading of land, improvements'to existing public structures, enactment and amendment of zoning ordinances, and the adoption of local General Plans or elements thereof. . (2) an activity undertaken by a person which is supported in whole or in part through public agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms of assistance from one or more public agencies. (3) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE an activity involving the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or more public agencies. -6a- ai.wi.eP 116111 WOW eer •OIR RUNG ADINII I:.i:;;V$I II R:GULA IONS WITH THE SECRETARY Or STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) E IN THIS SPACE 1- 0 z 0 0 ' (.b) Project does not include: r, ` (1) . Anything specifically exempted by state _ .. law; (2) Proposals for legislation to be enacted . by the 'state Legislature. (3) Continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies, personnel -related actions, emergency repairs to public service facilities, general policy and procedure making (except as they are applied to �.•; specific instances covered above), ;., :t_. •; feasibility or planning studies. (,4) The submittal of proposals to a vote of the people of the State or of a particular community. 15038. Public Agency. Public agency includes any state agency, board or commission and any local or regional agency, as defined in these Guidelines. It does not include the curts of the State. This to m does not include agencies of the ederal government. 15039. Responsible Agency. Responsible agency means the public 'agency which proposes to undertake or approve a project, -.and is responsible for making a Negative Declaration or for the preparation of an EIR. 15040. Significant Effect, Significant effect means a substan- tial adverse impact on the environment. ARTICLE 5. General Responsibilities 15050. Public Agencies. All public agencies are responsible for complying with the CEQA, according to these Guide- lines. They must develop their own procedures consis- tent with these Guidelines. Where a public agency prepares an EIR itself or contracts with private experts to do the preparation, the public agency is responsible entirely for the adequacy and objectivity of the EIR. 15051. Office of Planning and Research (OPR). OPR is respon- sible for the preparation and development of principles, objectives, criteria and definitions to implement the CEQA, prior to adoption by the Secretary for Resources. OPR also, as part of guideline devel- opment, shall consider proposals for Categorical Exemp- tion and makes appropriate recommendations to the Secretary for Resources. OPR shall be respon- sible for resolving disputes over Lead Agency designation. -7- rsr11104w)wro AM w, A • FOR FLING ASif:i:;:1:17:14::V,s REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15052. The Secretary of the Resources Agency. The guidelines shall be officially adopted by the Secretary of the Resources Agency, including a finding that each class of projects given a Categorical Exemption will not have a significant effect on the environment. He also has the responsibility for consolidating all state comments on federally sponsored projects. The Secretary of the Resources Agency may issue supplements to these Guide- lines, containing amendments and/or additions. 15053. Fees. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (a) All public agencies preparing EIRs for projects to be carried out by some entity other than the • public agency itself may charge and collect a • reasonable fee from such person or entity, in order to recover the estimated costs incurred in preparing the EIR. (b) Public agencies may charge and collect a fee from members of the public for the actual cost of reproducing a copy of an EIR requested by the member of the public. 15054. Timely Compliance. Public agencies should carry out their responsibilities for preparing and reviewing EIR's within a reasonable period of time. The requirement for the preparation of an EIR should not cause undue delays in the processing of applications for permits or other entitlements to use. r•, r r. i n • • f -8- 1 NUP9ed a+m awl o•r r. L'S.Y:Gu -:;toN5 Wr a i YlriE SECRES A .Y OP eTATi E (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE DO NOT WRITE ARTICLE 6. Application of the Act to Projects 1506.0. General Rule. The requirements set forth in these Guide- lines apply to projects which may have a significant effect on the environment and which involve discretionary governmental action. Where it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will not have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not covered by the requirements set forth in CEQA, and these Guidelines concerning the evaluation of projects and the preparation and review of environmental impact reports do not apply: 15061. State and Local Agency Projects (Public Projects). (a) When a public agency plans to carry out a project which may have a significant effect on the environ- ment, the public agency shall prepare an EIR through its own efforts or through contract. (b) Where'a project which may have a significant effect on the environment is to be carried out by a non- governmental person subject to approval, financial support, or some other involvement by a public agency, the public agency will prepare an EIR by its own efforts or by contract. However, the agency may require the person to supply data and information, both!to determine whether the project may have a significant impact on the environment, and to assist (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) in the preparation of an EIR by the agency. This information may take the form of a draft EIR, if the agency desires. (c) Where the project is to be undertaken by a local agency, as defined in these Guidelines, but requires state approval or financial assistance, the state agency shall require the local agency to prepare the . EIR or Negative Declaration, to be submitted with the request for approval of the proposed project. This must also be done where federal funds are involved, but only if a state agency has discretion- ary authority over the use of those funds. If the local project has been mandated on the local agency by a state agency, the EIR prepared by the local agency may be limited to consideration of those factors and alternatives which do not conflict with the order. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (d) :,, The EIR may be prepared as a separate document, or ;+:as part of a project report. If prepared as a part ,=.of the project report, it must still contain in one •r,separate and distinguishable section the elements required of an EIR, including the seven elements specified in Section 15143 of these Guidelines. (e) All public and private activities or undertakings pursuant to or in furtherance of a redevelopment plan constitute a single project, which shall be deemed approved at the time of adoption of the redevelopment plan by the legislative body. The EIR in connection with the redevelopment plan shall be submitted in accordance with Section 33352 of the Health and Safety Code. All of the above is 6ubject to modification accord- ing to the regulations governing the lead agency principle, that not more than one EIR shall be prepared in connection with the same underlying activity. 15062. Private Projects. Projects undertaken by a person other than a public agency which are supported in whole or part through contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or other forms of assistance from one or more public.agencies or which involve the issuance to a person of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement to use by one or more public agencies require the preparation of an environmental impact report if the project may have a significant effect on the environment and the project involves discretionary governmental action unless the project is otherwise exempted by these Guidelines. The -9- ;1101041•4116' 014112$M O.9 L`C# Y Y'JNG A;.i.i.. •Y.oi. 6.4'611 WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) public agency with discretionary control over the project shall be responsible for preparing the environmental impact report. 15063. Federal Projects. (a) In regard to any proposed federal project in this state which may have a significant effect on the environment and on which the state officially comments, the state officials responsible for such comments shall include in their comments an EIR setting forth the matters specified in Section 15143 of these Guidelines. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (b) In cases where these Guidelines require the prepara- tion of an EIR by a responsible agency and an EIS has been or will be prepared for the same project pursuant to the requirements of the National Envi- ronmental Policy Act of 1969 and implementing regu- lations thereto, all or any part of such statement may be submitted in lieu of all or any part of an EIR required by these Guidelines, provided that the EIS or the part thereof so used, shall comply with the requirements of these Guidelines. In most cases where the federal EIS is used, discussion of mitiga- tion measures and growth inducing impact will have to be added because these elements are required by CEQA but not by the National Environmental Policy Act. 15064. Lead Agency Principle. Where a project is to be carried out or approved by more than one public agency, only one EIR or Negative Declaration shall be made, and it will be prepared by the Lead Agency. For the purposes of these Guidelines, only one EIR or Negative Declaration shall be made by the Lead Agency for an ongoing activity even where the activity involves, at different stages, more than one definition of a project as defined in Section 15037(a). • -10- 1141111441$6)11,410 31114, 01110P • Wi7GG7Rz SYA72 (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15065. Designation of Lead Agency. Where two or more public agencies are involved with a project, which agency shall be the Lead Agency shall be determined by the following . principles: •(a) The Lead Agency shall be the public agency .'which proposes to carry out the project. (b) •If the project is to be carried out by a nongovernmental person, the Lead Agency shall be the public agency with the greatest responsibility for supervising or approving the project as a whole. The Lead` Agency will generally be the agency with general governmental powers rather than an agency with a single or limited purpose which is involved by reason of the need to provide a public service or public utility to the project; in such cases, the single or limited purpose agency will, upon request, provide data concerning all aspects of its activities required to furnish service to ',the project to the agency drafting the EIR, and no separate EIR will be required in regard to such activities. (c) ,Where more than one public agency equally meet the criteria set forth in paragraph b :above, the agency which is to act first on the:project,in question,shall be the Lead cA ... _.,.�. . .44-11 FOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH 7HE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) Agency (following the principle that the environmental impact should be assessed as 'early as possible in governmental planning). (...7 (d) In the event that the designation of a Lead Agency is in dispute among public agencies, any public agency may submit the question to the Office of Planning and Research which 'shall designate the Lead Agency based on consideration of the above priorities, along with consideration of the capacity of such agency to adequately fulfill the,require- ments of the CEQA. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15066. -Obligations of a Lead Agency. -,'(a)4. In these Guidelines, wherever reference is made ur.to the responsible agency for a project, this 0,, h'- shall be the Lead Agency when more than one ' public agency is involved in undertaking or Jt'. ,c• - approving the project. The Lead Agency shall jl ,meet all obligations for which the responsible - agency is responsible, including the determina- '''tion of whether the project will or will not .:1 have a significant effect on the environment. (b) The Lead Agency shall prepare or cause to be prepared the EIR or Negative Declaration after consultation with all other public agencies ;r 1' which must approve the project in question or { r'", a part of the project. To insure that the EIR or Negative Declaration reflects the concerns r� of all the public agencies involved, the Lead Agency should consult with public agencies which will issue approvals for the project.. This con- sultation shall be done at an early stage of the development of the EIR. A Lead Agency shall include in its Notice of Completion a statement to the effect that it is a Lead Agency. (d) The EIR prepared by the Lead Agency shall be considered by every public agency prior to its approval or disapproval of the project. (c) -12- FOR FILING Apria i'ISTRA3:ma REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15067. Subsequent EIR. Where an EIR has been prepared, no additional EIR need be prepared unless: (a) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the EIR, due to the involvement of new environmental impacts not considered in the original EIR; (b) There are substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is to be undertaken, such as a change in the proposed location of the project, which will require major revisions in the EIR due to the involve- ment of new environmental impacts not covered in the original EIR. N THIS SPACE 15068. Use of a Single EIR. A responsible agency may employ a single EIR to describe more than one project, if such projects are essentially the same in terms of environmental impact. Further, a responsible agency may use an earlier EIR prepared in connection with an earlier project to apply to a later project, if the circumstances of the projects are essentially the same. Agencies may elect to write EIRs in advance for entire programs or regulations, in order to be prepared for project applications to come. Whenever an agency chooses to utilize any of these alternatives, however, it must find that the environmental effects of the projects are similar enough to warrant the same treatment in an EIR and that the EIR will adequately cover the impacts of any single project. If these tests are not : met, an agency should amend the EIR it prepares for a program to apply it to an individual project with unusual characteristics. 15069. Multiple and Phased Projects. Where individual projects are, or a phased project is, to be undertaken and where the total undertaking com- prises a project with significant environmental effect, the responsible agency or Lead Agency must prepare a single EIR for the ultimate project. Where an individual project is a necessary precedent for action on a larger project, or commits the Responsible Agency to a larger project, with significant environmental effect, an EIR must address itself to the scope of the larger project, subject to the limitation of Section 15066 of these Guidelines. Where one project is one of several similar projects of a public agency, but is not deemed. a part of a larger undertaking or a larger project, ' the agency may prepare one EIR for allprojects, or . one for each project, but should in either case comment upon the combined effect. -13- MO1064019 Ok.fill XIS 614 1' �Or3 iN,ING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE • (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15070. Ongoing Project: (a) A project covered by Section 15037(a)(1) definition of project specified by these Guidelines, approved prior to November 23, 1970, shall not require an Environmental Impact Report or a Negative Declaration -- unless it is a project which may have a significant effect on the environment, and (1) A substantial portion of public funds allocated for the project have not been spent and it is still feasible to modify the project in such a. way as to mitigate against potentially adverse environmental effects, or to choose feasible alternatives to the project, including the alternative of "no project" or halting the project; or DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE -L. (2) The responsible agency proposes a mod- ification to the project plan, such that the project might have a new significant effect on the environment. Notwithstanding the above, projects which come under the jurisdiction of the National Environ- mental Policy Act (NEPA) and which, through regulations promulgated under NEPA, were held to be too far advanced at the time of NEPA's effective date to require an EIS in compliance with those Guidelines, do not require an EIR under CEQA -- unless they fall under (2) above. (c) A project covered by paragraph 15037 (a)(3) or contracts in paragraph 15037 (a)(2) under the definition of project specified by these Guide- lines, approved prior to December 5, 1972, does - not require an EIR. However, any project legally challenged prior to this date for noncompliance with the CEQA shall be bound by special rules set forth in Section 21170 of the CEQA. These Guidelines and CEQA do not require the prep- aration of an EIR for a project described in para- graph 15037 (a)(3) and for contracts described in paragraph 15037 (a)(2) under the definition of project for approvals prior to April 5, 1973. However, CEQA expressly does not prohibit a public agency from considering environmental factors in connection with the approval or disapproval of a -14- FOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) project and from imposing reasonable fees on the appropriate private person or entity for preparing an environmental report. Local agencies may require environmental reports for projects covered by this paragraph pursuant to local ordi- nances during this interim period. (e) Where a project involving the issuance of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement to use has been granted a discretionary govern- mental approval for part of the project before April 5, 1973, and requires another or additional discretionary governmental approvals after April 5, 1973, the project shall require the preparation of an EIR only if the approval or approvals after April 5, 1973, involve a greater degree of responsibility and control over the project as a whole. w 0 a N 1- z W F - K ►- 0 z 0 15071. Emergency Projects. The following emergency projects are exempt from the requirement for an environmental impact report: (a) Projects undertaken, carried out, or approved by a public agency to maintain, repair, restore, demolish or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed as a result of a disaster in a disaster stricken area in which a state of emer- gency has been proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1, Title 2 of the Government Code. (b) Emergency repairs to public service facilities necessary to maintain service. (c) Projects undertaken as immediate action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. 15072. Feasibility and Planning Studies. A project involving only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded does not require the prep- •-'•'•aration of an environmental impact report but does require consideration of environmental factors as required by Section 21102 of CEQA. Ministerial Projects. Ministerial projects do not require the preparation of environmental impact reports. The determination of what is "ministerial" can most appropriately be made by the particular public agency involved based upon its analysis of its own laws, and it is anticipated that each public ager}cy will make such determination either as a part of its implementing 15073. -15- blosi-sue, W.-ps sow eury Viii 7-22 .SZCUE4ARY (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) regulations or on a case -by -case basis. It is further anticipated that the following actions^will, in most cases, be ministerial in nature: (a) Issuance of building permits. (b) Issuance of business licenses. (c) Approval of final subdivision maps. (d) Approval of individual utility service connections and disconnections. In the absence of any discretionary provision contained in local ordinance, it shall be presumed that these four actions are ministerial. Each public agency may, in its implementing regulations or ordinances, provide an identification or itemization of its projects and actions which are deemed ministerial under the. applicable laws and ordinances. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ARTICLE 7. Evaluating Projects 15080. Initial Study. If the project is not part of a class of projects that qualifies for a Categorical Exemption and there is a possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, the responsible agency should conduct an initial study to determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environ- ment. If any of the effects of a project may have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, regard- less of whether the overall effect of the project is adverse or beneficial, then an environmental impact report must be prepared where discretionary governmental action is involved. If the project is to be carried out by a nongovernmental person, the responsible agency may require such person' to submit data and information which will enable the .responsible agency to make this determination. 16- 6I 166✓ O).411 awl oep' rte.-..•�.!>-r=,+F. . erz Waii TH . C2 <i7;4Ry OP STAY (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15081. Determining Significant Effect. (a). The determination of whether a project may have a significant effect on the environment calls for careful judgment on the part of the public agency involved, based to the extent possible on scientific and factual data. An iron clad definition of signif- icant'effect is not possible because the significance of an activity may vary with the setting. For example, an activity which may not be significant in an urban area may be significant in a rural area. There may be a difference of opinion on whether a particular effect should be considered adverse or beneficial, but where there is, or anticipated to be, a substantial body of opinion that considers or will consider the effect to be adverse, the public agency should prepare an EIR to explore the environmental effects involved. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (b) In evaluating the significance of the environmental effect of a project, the public agency shall con- sider both primary and .secondary consequences. Pri- mary consequences are immediately related to the project (the construction of a new treatment plant may facilitate population growth in a particular area), while secondary consequences are related more to primary consequences than to the project itself (an impact upon the resource base, including land, air, water and energy use of the area in question ,may result from the population growth). c) Some examples of consequences which may have a significant effect on the environment in connection with most projects where they occur, include the 1 ' ' `" ( l) Is in conflict with environmental plans and goals that have been adopted by the community where the project is to be located; (2) . Has a substantial and demonstrable negative aesthetic effect; "(3) ) Substantially affects a rare or endangered species of animal or plant, or habitat of such a species; ‘(4) Causes substantial interference with the move- ment of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species; -17- 141401440,644010W6100 F =ORM 400. FOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) (5) Breaches any published national, state, or local standards relating to solid waste or ' litter control; DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ( ).., Results in a substantial detrimental effect on air or water quality, or on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas; ) 'Involves the possibility of contaminating a public water supply system or adversely affect- - ing ground water; • (8) • Could cause substantial flooding, erosion or r , , r siltation; r.(9). Is subject to major geologic hazards. 15082. Mandatory Findings of Significance. In every case where any of the following conditions are found to exist as a result of a project, the project will be found to have a significant effect on the environment: (a) Impacts which have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, curtail the range of the environment. Impacts which achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals. A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future. (c),' Impacts for a project which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small. If the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is ,significant, an EIR must be prepared. This mandatory finding of significance does not apply to two or more separate projects where the impact of each is insignificant. -,(d) The environmental effects of a project will cause substantial adverse effects.on human beings, either directly or indirectly. .(b) -18- eefe&4ed 9 4 17BM1 Oe0 Cie FOR HUNG ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15083. Negative Declaration. A Negative Declaration shall be prepared for a project which would ordinarily be expected to have a significant effect on the environment, but which the Public Agency finds will have no significant effect 'on the environment due to circumstances peculiar to the specific project. (a) . A Negative Declaration must include a description of the project as proposed, and a finding that the project will not havea significant effect on the environment. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (b) The Negative Declaration followed by notice of the action taken regarding the approval or disapproval of the project must be filed with the Secretary for Resources, if the responsible agency is a state agency, board or commission. If the responsible agency is a local agency, as defined in these Guidelines, these documents shall be filed with the county clerk of the county, or counties, in which the project will be located. The Negative Declaration. shall be filed with sufficient time before the project is approved to provide an opportunity for members of the public to respond to the finding. The Negative Declaration should not exceed one page in length. After completing a Negative Declaration, the responsible agency shall file a copy of the Negative Declaration and a Notice of Determination. The Notice of Determination shall include the decision of the agency to approve or disapprove the project, the determination of the agency whether the project will have a significant effect on the environment, and whether an EIR has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. (1) 'If the responsible agency is a state agency, the Notice of Determination shall be filed with the Secretary of Resources. (2) If theresponsible agency is a local agency, the Notice of Determination shall be filed with the county clerk of the county or counties in which the project will be located. 15084. Decision to Prepare an EIR. If the responsible agency finds, after an initial study, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment, the 'responsible agency must prepare or cause to be prepared an Environmental Impact Report. 15085. EIR Process. The following steps shall be followed after the responsible agency decides to prepare an EIR:. -19- sefetis-sum 011711 2uMi asa i'ti R i GUi.rl::oi 5 WITH THE S CINTARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) •I w 0 a 0 x t - z w 0 z 0 ( ) If the project is to be carried out by a nongovernmental person, the responsible agency may require such person to submit data and information necessary to enable the public agency to prepare the EIR. This information may be transmitted in the form of a draft EIR, but the responsible agency must examine this draft and the information contained within it to assure itself of its accuracy and objectivity and amend the draft if necessary. The EIR in its final form must reflect the.independent judgment of'the responsible. agency. (b) The content of an EIR is described in article 9 of these Guidelines. Each element of an EIR required by these Guidelines must be covered, and these elements should be separated into distinct sections. After completing a draft EIR consisting of the information specified in Sections 151L.1, 15142, and 15143 of these Guidelines, the responsible agency must consult with, and obtain the comments of, any public agency which has jurisdiction by law with respect to the project and may consult with any person who has special expertise with respect to any environmental impact involved. Opportunity for comments from the general ' public should be provided. As soon as the draft EIR is completed, but before copies are sent out for review, an official notice stating that the draft EIR has been completed must be filed with the Secretary of the Resources Agency. The notice shall include a brief descrip- tion of the project, its proposed location,, and an address where copies of the EIR are available. This notice shall be referred to as a Notice of Completion.• A form for this notice is provided in the Appendices. (d): The responsible agency shall evaluate comments received from persons who reviewed the draft EIR. (c) (e) The responsible agency shall prepare a final EIR. The contents of a final EIR are specified in Section 151+6 of these Guidelines. -20- 41•04,0) wen aaw; 0UI. WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) . 0 1- 0 z 0 15986. (r) (g) The final EIR shall be presented to the decision -making body of the responsible agency. The decision -making body shall adopt the.final EIR and consider the contents of the report when it makes a decision on the project. After making a decision on the project, the responsible agency shall file a notice of action taken -on the project. This notice shall be referred to as a Notice of Determination. Such notice shall include (1) the decision of the agency to approve or disapprove the project, (2) the determination of the agency whether the project will or will not have a significant effect on the environment, and (3) whether an EIR has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of CEQ.A. (1) ' If the responsible agency is a state agency, the Notice of Determination shall.be filed with the Secretary for Resources. (2) If the responsible agency is a local agency, the Notice of Determination shall be filed with shall„ the county clerk o the county or counties in which the project would be located. (h) If the responsible agency is a state agency, a copy of the final EIR shall be filed with the appropriate planning agency of any city, county, or city and county which will be affected by the project. EIR Combined with Existing Planning and Review Process. To the extent possible, the EIR process should be combined with the existing planning, review, and project approval process being used by the responsible agency. The responsible agency shall include the EIR as a part of the regular project report where such a report is used in the existing review and. budgetary process. -21- .61.6=750' 0.41i 20M' OO W FOR WILING Ge+n. 7;;GI ' WITH THE SECRETARY ®P STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15087. Additional Notices. In their implementing procedures, public agencies may provide for the filing of notices in addition to the notices required by these Guidelines. Additional notices may include the determination that a *project is categorically exempt, that a project is covered by the emergency exemption or the ministerial exemption, or that an activity is not covered by the act.at all. { W U d a 0 I t - z_ W t - K z 0 ,. I • • -21a- MfWW.d.-su a I4I a., part NL1NG ADMINISTRATIVE. REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OP STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Suction 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ARTICLE 8. Categorical Exemptions. ,.15100.., Categorical Exemptions. Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these Guidelines to include _a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and . ,. which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of the Environmental Quality Act of 1970. - In response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources has found that the following classes of projects listed in this article do not have a significant effect on the environ- ment and they are declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of an EIR. 15101. Class 1: Existing Facilities. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to: (a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances; (b) Existing facilities of both investor, and publicly.' owned utilities used to convey or distribute electric power, natural gas, sewage, etc.; (c) Existing highways and streets (within.' already established rights -of -way) sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities; (d) Restoration, or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, land- slide or flood; (e) (f) Additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structure before the addition or alteration, or 2500 square. feet, whichever is less; Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction of or in conjunction -22- $616 0.41:10. 0 4V MIMI OOP `'Qr Y'e?�.:�,.�e N7 ��irYd'.`v s:if �•.. ;1 c.6'af�ti G��`%Ni �+��Y�.\i� L1 WITM THE $ C►RETA^Y OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ! A . with existing structures, facilities or mechanical equipment, or topographical features (including navigational devices) where these devices do not have or result in an adverse environmental impact; a'y (g): New copy on existing on and off -premise signs; (h) Maintenance of existing landscaping, native ,growth and water supply. reservoirs (excluding the use 'of economic poisons, as defined in Division 7, •Chapter 2, California Agricultural Code); ;(i): Maintenance of fish screens, fish ladders, wild- ; life habitat areas, artificial wildlife waterway .devices, streamflows, springs and waterholes, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and wildlife resources. ( j ): Fish stocking by the California Department of Fish and Game. Division of existing multiple family rental units into condominiums. Demolition and removal of buildings and related structures except where they are of historical, archaeological or architectural consequence as officially designated by Federal, State or local governmental action. 15102. Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction. Class 2 consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures. ,,and facilities where the new structure will be located . on the same site as the structure replaced and will :have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced, including but not limited to: (a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools • _and hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase capacity more than 50%. (b) Replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantiaily the same size and purpose. 15103. Class 3: New Construction of Small Structures. Ciass.3 consists of construction and location of single, new facilities or structures listed in this notice and installation of new equipment and facilities including" but not limited to: (a) Single family residences not in conjunction with the building of two or more such units. (b) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not; more than four dewlling units if not inconjunction with the building of two or more such structures.i -23- iieree6nw94I1 241Woer WM.; E1:1 J.ri•.c az fiti :► ©G TITe:'1 (Pursuant to Government Code Suction 11380.1) (c) Stores, offices, and resturaunts if designed for an occupant load of 20 persons or less, if not in conjunction with the building of two or more such structures. (d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas and other utility extensions of reasonable length to serve such construction; (e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. 15104. Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation, including but not limited to: DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE r (a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent, except where it is to be located in a waterway, in any wetland, in an officially designated (by Federal, State or local governmental action) scenic area, or in officially mapped areas of severe geologic hazard. (b) , New gardening or landscaping but not including tree removal. (c) Filling of earth into previously excavated land with material compatible with the natural features: of the site; 1: (d) , -Minor alterations in land, water and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlife manage- ,•. ",ment areas of fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production; (e) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible or -no permanent effects on the environment, including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc. ;1 . Ci (1 • :i ) 11 • —24—•" IMM11 lqd al 119W OO V :O Y:Lwiri`G R.EGUI.A71,0YJ WITH THE SECRETARY ®G STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15105. Class 5: Alterations in Land Use Limitations. Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations, except zoning, including but not limited to: (a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard and set - back variances not resulting in the creation of any mew parcel nor in any change in land use or density; (b) Issuance of minor encroachment permits. 15106. Class 6: Information Collection. Class 6 consists of basic data collection,, research, experimental management and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be for strictly information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted or funded. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15107. Class 7: Regulatory Actions for Protection of Natural Resources. Class - consists of actions taken by regu- latory agencies, as authorized by state law or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource, including but not limited to wildlife preservation. 1510.8. Class 8: Regulatory Actions for the Protection of the Environment. Class b consists of actions taken by regu- latory agencies, as authorized by state law..or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment. 15109. Class 9: Inspections. Class 9 consists of activities limited entirely to inspection, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health or safety of a project, including related activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation or adulteration of products. WQ; W;LMXZf7 ..ZGUL A/YON3 WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Governmont Codo Section 11380.1) 15110. Class 10: Loans. Class 10 consists of loans made by the Departme of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1943. 15111. Class 11: Accessory Structures. Class 11 consists of construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not limited to: (a) On -premise signs; (b) Small parking lots. 15112. Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales. Class 12 consists of sales of surplus government property except for parcels of land. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15113. Relation to Ministerial Projects. Section 21080 of the Public Resources Code as added by Chapter 1154, Statutes of 1972, exempts all minis- terial projects and activities of public agencies from application of the CEQ.A. The matter of what is or is not a ministerial project is up to the determination of each public agency, based on an examination of the applicable laws and ordinances. Thus, while the Cate- gorical Exemptions listed in this subsection contain classes or examples of projects which in many cases will be ministerial, the inclusion of them is in no way intended to imply any finding here that, in any particular jurisdiction, they are ministerial or dis- cretionary. The exemptions, naturally, only apply where the project in question is found to be discretionary. 15114. Exception by Location. Class 3,4,5 and 11 are qualified by considerations of where the project is to be located -- a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environ- ment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in, all instances., EXCEPT where the project may impact on an environmental resource, or hazard of criti- cal concern as may be hereafter designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law. More- over, all exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant -- for example, annual additions to an existing.building under Class 1. -26- WF401I41&W41owooW M .vv CON—: 1 • Z.Y FOR FILING a,DAMISF eSVs • REGULATIONS VVOTEQ 8VIE SECRETARY Os STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) W 0 a. a 0 z W 0 z ..o 15115. Revisions' To List of Categorical Exemptions. (a) Any public agency may, at any time, request that. a new class of Categorical Exemptions be added, or an existing one deleted. .This request must be'made in writing to the Office of Planning and Research. If a new class is to added, it will be referred to, pending adoption, as a Proposed Class for Categorical Exemption, and shall include detailed information about the type wJ of projects involved. The Proposed Class for Categorical Exemption must also give detailed information supporting the contention that the type of projects in question do not significantly affect the environment. Where the projects may potentially be carried out in substantially ::,.. differing environments, specific mention should be made as to the type of environment in which the exemption .may be applied, or not applied. (b) If the request is to delete an existing class of : . , Categorical Exemptions, detailed information must be included to support the contention that' the type of projects does significantly affect the environment. The request may, instead of proposing full deletion, only ;:.propose limitation on the applicability of the class of 7.2,, Categorical Exemption to certain.environments, or out., of certain environments. (c) The Office of Planning and Research will consider the request, and deliver the request as.soon as possible, with a recommendation supporting or opposing the request, -to the Secretary for Resources, who shall make the final determination on accepting or rejecting -the' proposal. :Adoption of the revision will require an'amendment to these. guidelines. Amendments mustbes.made in accord ..with the.Administrative Procedure Act; including provi- sions.for notice and public comment..' 1511O -:..:.Application by Public Agencies. The classes,listed in this article are.broadly drawn, as are the examples given with each. Each public agency shall, in the course of establishing its own procedures, list those specific activities which fall within each class, subject to ..the auaiification that these lists must'be consistent :.with both:the letter and the:intent expressed in the . classes 0011 Z'eL G.r AD aiNLiE:➢,EVi E.1 3i-,:GGULAaE0N5 Wan THE sEC 'ARY OP 5?d?E1 (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11300.1) ARTICLE 9. Contents of Environmental Impact Reports 15140. General. Environmental impact reports shall contain the informa- tion outlined in this article. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 15141. Description of Project. The description of the project shall contain the following information but should not supply extensive detail beyond that needed for evaluation and review of the environmental impact. (a) The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project shall be shown on a detailed map, preferably topographic. The location of the project shall also appear on a regional map. (b) A statement of the objectives sought by the proposed project. (c) A general description of the project's technical, economic, and environmental characteristics, considering the principal engineering proposals. 15142. Description of Environmental Setting. An EIR must include a description of the environment in the vicinity of the project, as it exists before commence- ment of the project, from both a.local and regional perspective. Knowledge of the regional setting is critical to the assessment of environmental impacts. Special emphasis should be placed on environmental resources that are rare or unique to that region. Specific reference to related projects, both public and private, both existent and planned, in the region should also be included, for purposes of examining the possible cumu- lative impact_of such projects. 15143.• Environmental Impact. • All phases of a .project must be considered when evalu- ating its impact on the environment: planning, acqui- sition, development and operation. The following subjects shall be discussed, preferably in separate sections or paragraphs. (a) The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action: Describe the direct and indirect impacts of the project on the environment, giving due consider- ation to both the short-term and long-term effects. It should include specifics of the area, the resources involved, physical changes, alterations to ecological systems and changes induced in population distribution, population concentration,; the human use of the land (including commercial -28- lV ►"•�...J iti+�i�iia v.d••u-..• .. •.+.t7 ar r�•�Vi�i% WITH TEE SECRETARY ©C STATE (Pursuant to Gov.rnmont Code Soction 11380.1) residential development) andother aspects of the resource base such as water, scenic quality and public services. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (e) (b) Any Adverse Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided if the Proposal is Implemented: Describe any adverse impacts, including those which can be reduced to an insignificant level but not eliminated. Where there are impacts that cannot be alleviated without imposing an alternative design, their implications and the reasons why the project is being proposed, notwith- standing their effect, should be described. Do not neglect impacts on any aesthetically valuable sur- roundings, or on human health. Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact: Describe any mitigation measures written into the project plan to reduce significant environmentally adverse impacts to insignificant levels, and the basis for considering these levels acceptable. Where a particular mitigation measure has been chosen from among several alternatives should be discussed and reasons should be given for the choice made. Alternatives to the Proposed Action: Describe any known alternatives to the project, or to the location of the project, which could feasibly attain the basic objectives of the project, and why they were rejected in favor of the ultimate choice. The specific alternative of "no project" must also always be evaluated, along with the impact. Atten- tion should be paid to alternatives capable of substantially reducing or eliminating any environ- mentally adverse impacts, even if these alternatives substantially impede the attainment of the project objectives, and are more costly. The Relationship Between Local Short -Term Uses of Man's Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long -Term Productivity: Describe the cumulative and long-term effects of the proposed project which adversely affect the state of the environment. Special attention should be given to impacts which narrow the range of beneficial uses of the environment or pose long-term risks to health or safety. In addition, the reasons why the pro- posed project is believed by the sponsor to be justified now, rather than reserving an option for further alternatives, should be explained. -29- 56M4UN OW 0 V o a EL= ADMINISTRA7IVE REGULAc1©:L'-5 WITH THE SECRETARY OP STATE (Pursuant to Government Coda Section 11380.1) W U a N z r W 1- 0 z 0 0 (f) (g)' Any Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would Be Involved in the Proposed Action Should It Be Implemented: Uses of nonrenewable resources during the initial and continued phases of the project may be irreversible since a large commitment of such resources makes removal or nonuse thereafter unlikely. Primary impacts and, particularly, secondary impacts (such as a highway improvement which provides access to a nonaccessible area) generally commit future gener- ations to similar,uses. Also irreversible damage can result from environmental accidents associated with the project. Irretrievable commitments of resources should be evaluated to assure that such current consumption is justified. The Growth -Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action: Discuss the ways in which the proposed project could foster economic or population growth, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment. Included in this are projects which would remove obstacles to population growth (a major expansion of a waste water treatment plant might, for example, allow for more construction in service areas). Increases in the population may further tax existing community service facilities so consideration must be given to this impact. Also discuss the charac- teristic of some projects which may encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment, either individually or cumulatively. 'It must not be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily beneficial, detrimental, or of little significance to.the environment. 15144. Organizations and Persons Consulted The identity of all federal, state or local agencies, other organizations and private individuals consulted in preparing the EIR, and the identity of the persons, . firm or agency preparing the EIR, by contract or other .. authorization must be given. -30- s•us.uao:+inuu OOP' Y WI THE 5ti:CRE7A1,1y' OF S7A E (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15145. Water Quality Aspects. With respect to water quality aspects of the proposed project which have been previously certified by the appropriate state or interstate organization as being in substantial compliance with, applicable water quality standards, reference to the certification should be made. 15146.. Contents of Final Environmental Impact Report. (a) The Final EIR shall consist of the Draft EIR containing the elements described in Sections ". .15141,15142,. and 15143 of these Guidelines, a ,section containing the comments received through the consultation process described in Article 10, either verbatim or in summary, and the response of the Responsible Agency to the significant environ- mental points raised in the review and consultation process. (b) The respnnse of the Responsible Agency to comments received may take the form of a revision of the Draft EIR or may be an attachment to the Draft EIR. The response shall describe the disposi- tion of significant environmental issues raised (e.g., revisions to the proposed project to .mitigate -anticipated impacts or objections). In particular the major issues raised when the ,Responsible Agency's position is at variance with recommendations and objections raised in the comments -,must- be addressed in detail giving reasons why. specific comments and suggestions were not accepted, and factors of overriding importance warranting • an override,of.the,suggestions.. t. -31- i u4rGN.1UW 94,73, 2a4, OuW rYYi H THE SECR.E. ilAiaY 0s vti ATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) ARTICLE 10. Evaluation of Environmental Impact Reports 15160. Adequate Time for Review and Comment. 'The Responsible Agency should provide adequate time for other public agencies and members of the public to review and comment on an EIR that it has prepared. ' (a)' These Guidelines do not provide a fixed period of time for this review and consultation process in order to allow variations according to local needs. • Public Agencies may establish time periods for review in their implementing procedures and shall ''notify reviewing agencies of the time periods. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE (b) In setting time periods for review, public agencies. '•-shall give consideration to their obligation to obtain comments from public agencies having juris- diction by law with respect to the project and to the policy favoring public participation. While state and local agencies are not bound by federal guidelines for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act, the time limits in the federal guidelines provide an example that may be followed in some situations. The federal guidelines require at least 90 days for the review of a draft EIR and another 30 days for the review of a final EIR. Review periods of this length may be desirable ,,for some large, public projects, but shorter periods ' may be provided where the shorter period will still allow'adequatereview. (d) A review period for an EIR does not require a halt in other planning activities related to a project. Planning should continue in conjunction , with environmental evaluation. _32- ......rte e1b1WJtl&M4113D 4 ODP' . r OPN 4OQA FOR . FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OP STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11300.1) 15161. Review of Environmental Impact Reports N THIS SPACE F- t- 0 z 0 ) (a) Public agencies must develop procedures to ensure that project sponsors obtain and receive adequate comments on their EIRs from public agencies which have jurisdiction by law with respect to the project. Such procedures should include provisions for consul- tation with persons who have special expertise in environmental matters. It is suggested that public agencies utilize existing state, and regional or local clearinghouses to distribute EIR's and other environmental documents to appropriate agencies. (b) Cities and counties should compile listings of other agencies, particularly local agencies, which have legal jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to various projects and project locations. Appendix B to these Guidelines identifies state agencies which have legal jurisdiction over, or special expertise in, various impacts. This could be the basis for a part of such listings. Reviewers should focus on the sufficiency of the EIR in discussing possible impacts upon the environ- ment, ways in which adverse effects might be mini- mized, and alternatives to the project, in light of the intent of the act to provide decision -makers with useful information about. such factors. Upon completion of reviewing an EIR, it is suggested that reviewing agencies supply the project sponsor with the name of a contact person who is available for later consultation should this prove necessary. 15162. Failure to Comment. If any public agency or person who is consulted with regard to an EIR fails to comment within a reasonable time as specified by the Responsible Agency, it shall be assumed, absent a request for a specific extension of time, that such agency or person has no comment to make. 15163;.. Requests for Environmental Documents The Responsible Agency , after preparing an EIR or other environmental document described in these Guidelines, is responsible for making such documents available to the ,public for inspection. Members of the general public requesting copies of the EIR may be charged for the actual cost of, reproducing that copy. -33- { 0.i0014UN 9140 90N7 O0M L' a Y'iLi ;V` ADLiiiY\iGSC6;17; y`r' k i:GU:. 17;O 5 WITH THE SECRETARY OP STATE • (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 1516.. Public Participation. . While the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 does not require formal public hearings at any stage of the environmental review procedure, it is a widely accepted desirable goal of this process to encourage public participation. All public agencies adopting implement- ing procedures in response to these Guidelines should make provisions in their procedures for wide public involvement, formal and informal, consistent with their existing activities and procedures, in order to properly receive and evaluate public reactions, adverse and favorable, based on environmental issues. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE .15165. 'Public Hearings (a) A public hearing on the environmental impact of a project should usually be held when the sponsor determines it would facilitate the purposes and goals of the CEQA and these Guidelines to do so. The hearing may be held in conjunction with and as a part of normal planning activi.ties. To as great a degree as possible, these hearings should include comments from reviewing agencies made pursuant to these Guidelines. -A Draft EIR should be used as the outline for dis- cussion at a public hearing. For local agencies,. the hearing may be held at the city hall, county administrative building or other place'where public ' hearings are regularly conducted by the agency. As to other public agencies, the hearing may be held at a location expected to be convenient to the public. (c) Notice shall be given of all public hearings in . a timely manner. This notice may be given in the same form and time as.notice for other regularly conducted public hearings of the public agency. (d) A public agency may include, in its implementing procedures, procedures for the conducting of public hearings pursuant to this section, which procedures may be consistent with already existing.hearing and notice requirements of the public agency for regularly conducted legislative, planning and other proceedings. There is no requirement for a public agency to conduct a public hearing in connectioniwith.its . review of an EIR prepared by another publicagency.. . OPM FOR FILING ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) 15166. Retention and Availability of Comments. Comments received through the consultation process shall be kept on file for a reasonable period and available for public inspection at an address given in the Final EIR. Comments which may be received independently of the review of the. Draft EIR shall also be considered and kept on file. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE -35- 061061,760) 01411 aow1 OBI GE MANG A®MiNcSIII.tw t:; REGU edtaNS WITH ?HE SECEMARY STAll (Pursuant to Government Cock Soction 113803) APPENDICES Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C W 0 a N I F- 1-• 1- 0 z 0 0 Flow Chart Statutory Authority of State Departments Notice of Completion Form X41040110, 0.79 oomt oar. • FOR VILNO ACOMINNSTRA WF, RESULAoaONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Suction 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PROCESS FLOW CHART Determination of applicability of CEQA L. Public Agency evaluates Proposed Activity to determine if there le a possibility that the Activity may have a significant effect on the Environment. Possible atgntfioant effect .11 Public Agency determine° if Activity le a "project". Project 1 Public Agency determined If "project" Ministerial, Emergency or Discretionary. No possible eignifioant effect Non -project 1 Discretionary Not Categorically Exempt Public Agency determines if "project" 1s categorically exempt. 4 Determination of 1f Lead Agency where -�� more than one agency i ! le involved Public Agency undertakes initial study to determine if "project" 'will not have a significant effect on the environment. May have eignificant effect Appendix A Ministerial project Emergency project Categorically exempt Will not have significant effect • Reeponeible Agency prepares or causes to be prepared a draft EIR. (If Lead Agency: Consultation with appropriate other agencies.) Reeponelble Agency files Notice of Completion with Secretary for Resources and distribute° draft EIR for comments. Coneultatlon with Public Agenciee having jurisdiction by law No EIR required under the California Environmental' Quality Aot (CEQA) A A 1\ Responsible Agency files Negative Declaration with appropriate agency in sufficient time prior to approval of project. Consultation with pereone having special expertise with regard to any environmental impact involved Reeponeible Agency prepares Final EIR reflecting reactions to significant review comments. Consideration and Approval of Pinal EIR by decision -making body. Deoision on "project" NOTE: This flow chart is intended to merely Illustrate the EIR process contemplated by these Guidelines. The language contained, in the Guidelines should control in case of disorepanoiee. State Agencies Local Agencies Pile Notice of Dotsrmtnatic with Secretary for Nesoureee Pile Notice of Determination with County Clerk A-1 ee18e48o' a-fh ]°M:o6O' (Pursuant to G overnment C oda Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SP ACE 4 2771 - • *See Fo otnote Explonotfons on Poge 3 of Appen dix C ** The following e ntities will also receive r epo rts for review but their ar eas of environmental co ncern are not r.1 yet e stablished: Sa n Fra ncisco Bay. Co nse rvation and Developmen t Co mmissio n, Califo rnia Ta hoe Re gional 1 01 Planning Agen cy an d Wildlife Co nserva tion Board. Offi cT a nneng of i& Kanseseaarc, Sa vings and Loon Real Estate F, o x v DMV Corporations n v Aeronautics BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES AGENCY Agriculture . - Appendix • a x cy%X -. Air q uality and air poll ution contr ol x "r Ch emic al contami nation and fo od products Co astal ar eas, wetlands, estuaries, w at erf owl ref uges, and beach es X x • x v C ongesti on in urban areas, ho usi ng and buildi ng displacement x s^ Disease c ontrol es Electric energy ge ner atio n and s upply k x x x v En vironmental effects with special impact in low-i ncome neighb orho ods x X oa Fl ood pl ai ns and watersheds X -e Food additives and food sa nitatio n x o Herbicides x r Historic a nd Archa eologic al sit es N N Huma n ec ology x 1 w Microbiol ogical cont aminati on n Mineral land recl am ation Natural gas energy dev el opme nt yr gen eration and supply x a Nav iga ble o irwo ys v Navigable waterways X X ao Noise con trol and abate me nt x Pa rks, fore sts, tree s an d outdoo r `o recreation area s x o Pe sticides Radia tion an d ra dio lo gical he alth X X X x X N Regio nal co mpre he nsive plann ing x • L; Ro den t co ntro l s., v San itation and wa ste systems rn She llfish sa nitation x P Soil an d plan t life, se dimen tatio n, erosion an d hydrologic conditions }i x Tunic ma te ria ls x X Tran spo rta tion an d han dlin g of oa hoco rdou s ma te ria ls x�o Water qu ality an d water po llu tion co ntrol %A O Fish and wildlife w ' Activ ities with special impact on re gion al jurisdictions H Wa ter project fo rmulation - w Geotherma l energy Oil and petroleum development, as gen eration and su pply V, •Statewide land use rn Open Space policy x y Sta te wide overview. B _ t .3 • H1 0 ci 2 ox ►� 0 tri H FC 0 ft pattern s -cumulative Impact of se pa rate projects (.+✓e:4 iF erss\s i7 rh «Mews.. v•.: s s • +•J s. e.i:'.. �d i.Iv + •Y �iy� M TN THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Pursu ant to Government Coda Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN T HIS SP ACE • )c)n r. <H=. Yc Hen CA -1 Z > c m X IIH d" a n M CI .13 x x z o c " tie o. A g 11 q o o n. _• a _ 13 x, n 0 T n °a • co d a zi N o- ^' 0 Xi n t < v ` a r � z o D cn m • • • , X x x x — Air q uality and air polluti on contr ol x x r 1` x N Chemic al c onram6mrron and load products X x x x X K N V , Coastal ar eas, werl onds , est unri es, • •aterfowl refuges . and Leaches ...---- N N N \ oo a Congesti on in urba n areas, h ousi ng and building displac eme nt x x N La) r J` x N Dis cos, co ntr ol x x x N r P. X X C. Electric e nergy gen er ation a nd s upply ep Envrmr.me nt ol ellestc with sp eci al imp act in l ow•ms e�� e nnryhhnrho ods x f) !-• r X . x x 4 .. .. m Flood plains and w at ersheds • x to Focal additives and f ood s anit ati on X x X W P. x on Herbicid es I ie X = Historic and Arch aeol ogic al sites ' ej Human ecol ogy X x x I —• x s„ Llrcrobi al og knl ro nt nmmm nt n x x x x n Mineral fond recl am ati on x r LLL— x Natural g ot en ergy dev el opment se t gencmiron and s upply ' a— 1,-a 0L._ x s•+ C) o• Nnvipable airw ays . ` H NJ X x X ` N r Nuv rgablc wotcrwoys ~ x w No ise co ntrol anti abat ement X X X X x �� e• + Pails, fo re sts, stree s and outd oor y < emio n n t x x x iN x 'd Pesticides x x N X _ Radiatio n an d ra diological health x x x x x x x r ti Regiona l co mprehensive plann in g • x x r...) x tz, Ro den t con trol x x l'' tS X 1—. s x .V-. Sa nitation a nd wo sle systems k x x v. She llfish san itatio n x x :� x x x r Soil a nd plant l.fe , se dimentation , o• ero sion a nd LyJ.o lo yic co ndition s x x X r x v To xic ma to rio ls • x x x hazardo rro tio n a nd ha ndIin g of oD ha endow matennh t l x x X X X ,a , r x `a Water re alty an d wate r pollu tion contro l • N N x x r ♦, p.- o Fish an d wildlife x N X r P \ r J s Actiritie s with specia l impact on —regio na l jurisdiction s fact x x NJ X X x N W ater project fo rmulatio n X N x X X r•-• n.) u Geo lheimo l en ergy \ n., N x �— x x p Oil an d lieno lc•um dev elo pmen t, o g,.n era non an d supply >4 ' X X VI Statewide land use pat X X k Xiji is., W Open. Space policy x -4 Statewide overview --cur erns u lative impact or sepa rate pro B-2 sitrzb aAN VtM40i 00141 On ly FwsiS 1 G'cr.i+�i�U' mD•< ;2.�wi .SE1a:•,REGLIi.XflQi iS • WITH H THE SECRETARY OV STATE (Pursuant to Govornmont Coda Soction 11380.1) APPENDIX B FOOTNOTES No. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 1. Agriculture - (1) Air quality and air pollution control Effects on plants and animals .. 2. Agriculture - (12) Human Ecology .r Protection of food and fibre . 3. .Agriculture - (24) Sanitation and waste systems Agricultural, dairy and feed lot systems 4. Agriculture - (28) Transportation and handling of hazardous materials As pertains to transportation, handling, storage and • decontiamination of pesticides. S. Agriculture - (30) Fish and wildlife Pesticide effects, predatory animal control,bird control 6. CHP - (1) Air quality and air pollution control Enforcement of motorvehicle regulations 7. Public Health - (3) Coastal areas, wetlands, etc. Beach sanitation, water pollution, solid waste and mosquito control 8. Public Health - (4) Congestion in urban areas, housing and building displacement Peetains to health component 9.. Public Health - (7) Environmental effects with special impact in low-income neighborhoods with, Most of these are strongly related to health 10. Public Health - (16) Navigable airways Pertains to noise • 11. Public Health- (22) Regional comprehensive planning Pertains to personal and environmental health components 12. Public Health - (30) Wildlife As it may pertain to human health hazards B-3 nnrnewoN ayin aata ooty P . 4 .1♦ Oro 71. R.7 JLAnM®.'e 5 Wain a GEC .SUCEIUVAItY 8?AT (Pursuant to Govornmont Codo Soction 11380.1) No. 13. Public Health - (31) Activities with special impact on regional jurisdictions Pertains to comprehensive health planning 14. Colorado River Board - (2), (3), (5), (6), (8), (10), (13), (17), (19), (21), (22), (24), (26), (27), (29), (30), (31), (32) and (33). As pertains to the Colorado, New and Alamo Rivers 15. Fish and Game - (15) Natural gas energy development:, generation and supply As field development and distribution systems may affect fish and wildlife 16. Fish and Game - (16) Navigable airways • ! . . ' . '. 1 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE As may affect migrating and resident wildlife 17. Fish and Game -'(18) Noise control and abatement As excessive noise may affect wildlife 18. Fish and Game - (24) Sanitation and waste systems As water quality may affect fish and wildlife 19. Parks and Recreation - (7) Environmental effects with special impact in low-income neighborhoods. In impacted areas only 20. Reclamation Board - (8), (17) and (32) In areas of Board's jurisdiction only 21. State Water Resources Control Board - (4), (30), (33) and (34) As may pertain to water quality 22. Conservation - (5), (10), (20) and (23) With respect to forest land !_ 23. Conservation - (6) and (32) As related to fire protection or State (fire protection) responsibility land 24. Air Resources Board -. (4), (22), (32), (33) and (36) As may pertain to residential, commercial,industrial or transportation growth B-4 WICOO: ]O) 0✓S9 =NO OW WITH THE SEcaE?Afl Y OF STATE (Pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Responsible Agency State of California The Resources Agency SECRETARY FOR RESOURCES 1+16 Ninth Street, Room 1311 Sacramento, California 9581+ NOTICE OF COMPLETION Appendix C Division Project Title Address City County Zip Contact Person Area Code Phone TExt. Project Location City -Project Location County Time Period Provided for Review Address Where Copy of Draft EIR is Available C-1 a.faa4e4I a4 I aUMl GBP' MN THE 5ECEE7A W C STATE (Pursuant to Government Codo Section 11380.1) This regulation shall become effective on the date of filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11422(a) as provided by Public Resources Code Section 21083. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE TIUMSId 112 H 4 OOP • 1973 EXCERPTS FROM STATE LAW RELATING TO LOCAL PLANNING TITLE 7 PLANNING CHAPTER 3 Local Planning Article•5 Au. o .,i f6F..arlT:Scor3-67 nerel. la tit 65300. land outside city or county; general long term plan. Each planning agency shall prepare and the legislative body of each county and city shall adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development of the county or city, and of any land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency's judgment bears relation to its planning. (Added Stats. 1965, c. 1880, p. 4336, Section 5.) 65301. Content of general plan to enable legislative enactment. The general plan shall be so prepared that all or individual elements of it may be adopted by the legislative body, and so that it may be adopted by the legislative body for all or part of the territory of the county or city and such other territory outside its boundaries which in its judgment bears relation to its planning. (Added Stats. 1965, c. 1880, p. 4336, Section 5.) 65302. Elements of plan required to be included. The general plan shall consist of a statement of development policies and shall include a diagram or diagrams and text setting forth objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals. The plan shall include the following elements: (a),iA land-use"elemenl.which designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, education, public buildings and grounds, solid and liquid waste disposal facilities, and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land -use element shall include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan. The land -use element shall also identify areas covered by the plan which are subject to flooding and shall be reviewed annually with respect to such areas, Amendmente and added ee0tione are noted in the margin. . ......^. ...-t ..M+.ww..sr.M�•.....gr. fH.••...q.1n.«r.r.......... ...,...••••.....w+..r...... .... .. .....1..r.1 ••If 1W ... .. .. ..1.•r...... • . ....t. . M . . • L (b) {A•circulation element)consisting of the general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land -use element of the plan. (c) IA housing elements, to be developed pursuant to regulations established under Section 37041 o.f the Health and Safety Code, consisting of standards and plans for the improvement of housing and for provision of adequate sites for housing. This element of the plan shall make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community. (d) A conservation element)for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources including water and its hydraulic force, forests, soils, rivers and other waters, harbors, fisheries, wildlife, minerals, and other natural resources. That portion of the conservation element including waters shall be developed in coordination with any countywide water agency and with all district and city agencies which have developed, served, controlled or conserved water for any purpose for the county or city for which the plan is prepared. The conservation element may also cover: (1) The reclamation of land and waters. (2) Flood control. (3) Prevention and control of the pollution of streams and other waters. (4) Regulation of the use of land in stream channels and other areas required for the accomplishment of the conservation plan. (5) Prevention, control, and correction of the erosion of soils, beaches, and shores. 6) Protection of watersheds. 7) The location, quantity and quality of the rock, sand and gravel resources. Added By A8 966. The conservation element shall be prepared and adopted no later than 6-30-73, (e) 'An -open -space elenien;t,as provided in Article 10.5 (commencing with Section 65560) of this chapter. (f) A-`sdismic:safety elementi.consisting of an identification and appraisal of seismic hazards such as susceptibility to surface ruptures from faulting, to ground shaking, to ground failures, or to effects of seismically induced waves such as tsunamis and seiches. -The seismic-safety-element?shall also include an appraisal of mudslides, Added //landslides, and slope stability as necessary geologic hazards that must By SB 591 be considered simultaneously with other hazards such as possible surface \ ruptures from faulting, ground shaking, ground failure and seismically induced waves. (g) <<A`notse7el'ement'in quantitative, numerical terms, showing contours of present and projected noise levels associates with all existing and proposed major transportation elements. These include but arenot limited to the following: -2- .. • ..r..n...•••.--..^•w�.w.r.w..- .-o�++.•rntw...... w.»!.«.�.....» ••• •••••ro.•..••.• ...... .. r ...... .. .• .«. r alp 1f... _..• .... .• •w•.... ..�; • .• . ..••_ . • •-•--•-"--• «-«r++-*^--- r••••••• ••••••••• (1) Highways and freeways. (2) Ground rapid transit systems. (3) Ground facilities associated with all airports operating under a permit from the State Department of Aeronautics. These noise contours may be expressed in any standard acoustical scale which includes both the magnitude of noise and frequency of its occurrence. The recommended scale is sound level A, as measured with A -weighting network of a standard sound level meter, with corrections added for the timeduration per event and the total number of events per 24 -hour period. • Noise contours shall be shown in minimum increments of five decibels and shall be continued down to 65 db(A). For regions involving hospitals, rest homes, long-term medical or mental care, or outdoor recreational areas, the contours shall be continued down to 45 db(A). Conclusions regarding appropriate site or route selection alternatives or noise impact upon compatible land uses shall be included in the general plan. The State, local, or private agency responsible for the construction or maintenance of such transportation facilities shall provide to the local agency producing the general plan, a statement of the present and projected noise levels of the facility, and any information which was used in the development of such levels. (h) 4A.scenic_highway "eTemenj'for the development, establishment, and protection of scenic highways pursuant to the provisions of Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 260) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Streets and Highways Code. The requirements of this section shall apply to charter cities. 65302.1•; afet5) elemen ,for protection of community from fires and geologic hazards. The general plan shall also include, in addition to the elements specified in Section 65302, a safety element for the protection of the community from fires and geologic hazards including features necessary for such protection as evacuation routes, peak load water supply requirements, minimum road widths, clearances around structures, and geologic hazard mapping in areas of known geologic hazards. (Added by Stats. 1971, c. 1026, p. - Section 1.) Added 65302.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every city and county shall By prepare and adopt the seismic safety element, the noise element, the safety element, SB 1324 the scenic highway element, and any other element hereafter required to be included in its general plan no later than one year following the adoption of guidelines for the preparation of such elements pursuant to Section 34211.1. Upon application by a city or a county, the Council on Intergovernmental Relations' .may, in cases of extreme hardship, extend the date for adopting such elements for a reasonable period of..time. . -3- -.•••• -r..+• r,wn*''''• n.nn��p��r. ;.,....'nom.,. ., . " • • n ��.. �•.1�n.i a • ... t.,,,•••• . .,...R.. .. .. .. 65303. Elements permitted as part of plan. T4iextgen 17.131. ray 1-ncll'udeT-tlid' fol:l tiiiii§-ii eMehtrTor nY:-,pelt--0147.phal;e'.tiieieoa (a) i-t•e'crd tion-el-ehiiin"t showing:a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation, including the following, and, when practicable, their locations and proposed development: • (1) Natural reservations. 2) • Parks. 3 Parkways. 4 Beaches. 5 Playgrounds. 6) Other recreation areas. The cireulation".leinentlprovided for in Section 65302(b) may•also include recommendations concerning parking facilities and building setback lines and the delineations of such systems on the land; a system of street naming, house and building numbering; and such other matters as may be related to the improvement of circulation of traffic. (b) (c) • A-trariSNet(ition 'element]showing a comprehensive transportation system, including locations of rights -of -way, terminals, viaducts, and grade separations. This element of the plan may also include port, harbor, aviation, and related facilities. (d) OA -ti.ansi=t"61emenl)showing a proposed system of transit lines, including rapid transit, streetcar, motor coach and trolley coach lines, and related facilities. (e) A publ:ic--services-and-:facilities- element_jshowing general plans for ewage, refuse disposal, drainage, and local utilities, and rights -of -way, easements, and facilities for them. (f) (9) ,public building element showing locations and arrangements of civic and community centers, public schools, libraries, police and fire stations, and other public buildings, including their architecture and the landscape treatment of their grounds. cAUinli Unity`design-element- consi sting of standards and principles governing the subdivision of land, and showing recommended designs for community and neighborhood development and redevelopment, including sites for schools, • parks, playgrounds and other uses. (h) Vlio[isiitg-eleniLn•ttconsisting of standards and plans for the elimination of substandard dwelling conditions. (i) X,YedeVeloprrien ;element,.consisting of plans and programs for the elimination of slums and blighted areas and for community redevelopment, including housing sites, business and industrial sites, public building sites,and for other: purposes authorized by law.. 04- 1.0•^4,1.1.11•••+1,. •••••••1 • ....•.,•N11.11 •••l.rv.........• .N -I,.. • .,• • . .-+e. rl / .♦ w. n.. w (j) _iSuch additional -elements dealing with other subjects which in tht>,. /judgment of the p1 nning agency relate to the physical development, of --the county or- city;:. (Amended by Stats. 1967, c. 1657, p. 4032, Section 5; Stats. 1967, c. 1658, p. 4036, Section 5, operative July 1, 1969; Stats. 1969, c. 122, p. 262, Section 23; Stats. 1970, c. 717, p. 1344, Section -2; Stats. 1971, c. 1026, p. - Section 2.) 65304. Coordination of plan through cooperation with agencies, organizations and individuals. During the formulation of a general plan, the planning agency shall consult and advise with public officials and agencies, public utility companies, civic, educational, professional and other organizations, and citizens generally to the end that maximum coordination of plans. may be secured and properly located sites for all public purposes may be indicated on the general plan. (Added Stats. 1965, c. 1880, p. 4338, Section 5.) 65305. City planning agencies; reference of plan to other municipalities. Whenever a city planning agency is considering a general plan or any part or element thereof it shall be referred to the planning agency of the county in which the city is located, every other county which abuts upon such city, every city which abuts upon such city, the local agency formation commission of each county in which the city is located or which abuts upon the city, and every county or city in the territory of which is included in said plan or part or element thereof, for the purpose of informing such planning agency or agencies of said plan or part or element thereof and receiving its or their comments thereon. The provisions of this section are directory, not mandatory, and the failure to refer such plan or any part or element thereof as herein provided shall not in any manner affect its validity. (Amended by Stats. 1970, c. 1590, p. 3311, Section 2.) 65306. County planning agencies; reference of plan to other municipalities. Whenever a county planning agency is considering a general plan or any part or element thereof it shall be referred to the planning agency of every city within the county, every other city which abuts upon such county, every county which abuts upon such county, the local agency formation commission of the county and each adjoining county, and every county or city the territory of which is included in said plan or part or element thereof, for the purpose of informing such planning agency or agencies of said plan or part or element thereof and receiving its or their comments thereon. The provisions of this section are directory, not mandatory, and the failure to refer such plan or any part or element thereof as herein provided shall not in any manner affect its validity. (Amended by Stats. 1970, c. 1590, p. 3312, Section 3.) AddedA e/65307. On or before October 1 of each year, the planning agency of each city SB 1324 \ or county shall comply with -the provisions of Section 34217: f. .r...........rn.r.,..... ...a..., ... ....._T• 10 r ..,....... . . . w... `.i... •..". n ,.. h. .. GENERAL PLAN REQUIRED ELEMENTS 1. Land Use Element - Map !! A. Statement of standards of population density B. Building density 2. Circulation Element:- Map A. Highways adjacent City B. Local and collector streets within.City; Crest and Portuguese Bend Road shown as collectors. 3. Housing Element - Map ?? A. Location and level of housing throughout Peninsula area including County housing project within a mile of the City 4. Conservation. Element 1.. A. Flood control B. Erosion control C. Watershed 2. Open space element - City provides for surrounding area PRELIMINARY DRAFT Revised:R.Z. 5-2-72 GENERAL PLAN Introduction The City of Palos Verdes Estates represents one of the few cities in the Los Angeles metropolitan area which was totally planned from its inception. The beauty of the natural setting of the City has been maintained even while experiencing the rapid growth common to all areas of Southern California since World War II. This City is a good example of the benefits of Planning and the necessary firm commitment of the residents to adhere to the plan. California Planning Law states that the General Plan shall be comprehensive, long term, and general. These provisions are certainly accomplished by the Master Plan developed in 1924 and zoning regula- t'ohs'adopted by the City in 1948, which have satisfactorily served ;as a=guide to quality development to the present. The plan under • 'wh=i_c=h the City grew can be more precise than the normal general plan -in thost of -its elements, because the original plan is essentially a .completed fact. ',This General Plan is a commitment to the foresight, interest, and ::-.effort of the community in the past, and a„reaffirmation of these guides applied to the present;• Tyhi's plan provides a sound program ,, f, :_ for the future by establishing de".v_e°lopmental objective guidelines for those areas of interest which arenecessary to provide the quality of life desired in an increasingly complex society. History Recorded history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula began more than 400 years ago when the Spanish explorer, Cabrillo, claimed the land for the Crown of Spain. From the time the land was settled, the green hills supported the huge cattle herds of the Sepulveda and Dominguez Ranchos. Title disputes between the factions were finally settled in the early 1800's by the grant of the King of Spain to the Sepulveda family of 30,000 acres comprising Rancho Palos Verdes. The Peninsula entered the 20th century with the purchase of 16,000 acres by Mr. Frank Vanderlip' in 1913. An ambitious estate development in the Portuguese Bend area was brought to an abrupt halt by the advent of World War I. A real estate firm, headed by Mr. E. C. Lewis purchased 3200 acres of the Vanderlip Ranch in 1921. The "Palos Verdes Project" was initially established to provide planning and development for the entire Peninsula. The first development increment included the communities of Palos Verdes Estates and Miraleste. -1- F RWY. • 4040•••• • • • •- • • of •• • LOS ANGELES • •••• • • •••• • • • • • >. • >- • • Q • 3• 3 • W • W • W • (r • cc • Lt. • • • • • • • Ur° • • • • m • • • • ART • • C9 •1• °40 2 FRWY S�4N•40 ••• o•, • =• O 4040• M .•FREftiy4)/40 c• • a• • _• Deed restrictions were established for each parcel of land to insure conformity of use to the Master Plan and to provide features which guaranteed quality development. The Palos Verdes Homes Association was instituted to administer the Master Plan, protective restrictions, and maintenance of streets and public areas. Palos Verdes Estates was the first increment of the "Project" consis- ting of over 3,000 acres of the initial purchase. The community was fortunately well established before the depression forced the abandon- ment of the Master Plan and development of the rest of the Peninsula. The City was incorporated on December 20, 1939 to take over the normal governmental functions. The Homes Association's Board of Directors and Art Jury have continued to provide guidance to the development of the community through administration of the protective restrictions. Setting The City of Palos Verdes Estates is within the Los Angeles, Long Beach metropolitan area approximately 30 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The City is a coastal community advantageously sited on the beautiful rugged shoreline of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Elevations range from sea level to 1134 feet above sea level. The City is a part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Planning Area. • • • • • • L. A. A MANHATTAN BEACH HERMOSA BEACH REDONDO BEACH < Z PALOS VERDES ._ = W ESTATES.-. :` ;tidy . :• ': 1 HOLLYWOOD Qv:.ri.:o • SIA •• LONG BEACH PALOS VERDES PENINSI;�,ti�_ J, -2- Planning Area The entire Palos Verdes. Peninsula is considered to be the Planning Area. It has developed as a prime.residential community out of the mainstream of the metropolitan core but readily accessible to the advantages of the diversified goods and services it has to offer. The Peninsula has access to rail, freeway, highway and air facilities which provide access to the major business, industrial and recreational areas available to Southern California. A prime characteristic of the Planning Area is the rugged terrain which has generally limited development to residential use. This pattern is still predominant;. although a major change within the pattern is the constant pressure for higher density residential development which will directly affect the City by ever increasing population and resul- tant problems. Considerations Basic to the General Plan Palos Verdes Estates is an established., low density, residential City within the Peninsula Planning Area. Basic planning considerations for the needs of the people must be considered within the framework. of the part the City plays in the Planning Area and the Los Angeles Region. 1. The Area is undergoing a basic change in the density and types of residential development. 2. Employment opportunities for the great majority of Peninsula residents will continue to be outside the Planning Area in the neighboring industrial -commercial center. 3. The City will continue to fulfill its role in the area as a low -density residential, bedroom community. -3- 4. The changing character and increasing number of residents in the City, while committed to maintaining the quality of past development, will require safer streets, expanded recre- ation facilities, and services. The projected saturation pop- ulation within the existing City boundaries is 18,600. 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 O O / O / / x '' 13,36 z 0 F- Q ` 9,56 • J D a 0 a. 987 1,963 1940 YEAR 50 60 70 8Q 5. Development of properties within the City is governed by deed.restrictions on every parcel. Consideration of these restrictions must be recognized in the General Plan. These basic considerations are reflected in the General Plan to give proper direction to the development of the City, provide for the basic needs of the community, and to retain those elements which will insure the quality of the community for future residents. OBJECTIVES AND GOALS These are broad statements which serve to define the direction of specific elements of the General Plan. 90 -1. Residential Community To maintain a low density single family residential pattern of land use that will provide basic needs for housing, recre- ation, education, and services, while recognizing the need for changing residential requirements and efficient utiliz- ation of land resources. 2. Economic Needs To draw on the facilities in the Peninsula and Los Angeles region to fulfill the needs for employment, industry and major commercial enterprise. -4- SATURATION 18,600 3. Quality Development To foster those practices which encourage high quality development and prevent deterioration of established residential areas. 4. Traffic Network To develop a traffic network through and within the area for the more convenient and safe access of pedestrians and vehicles while not sacrificing the quality and appear- ance of the community to the needs of the automobile. 5. Community Appearance To emphasize the natural beauty of hills, canyons, and seashore and diminish the impact of man made things on the natural landscape. 6. Regional Needs To provide for that need in the Los Angeles Region for the segment of the economy which requires low density, high quality residential use. 7. Area Influence To promote those factors which influence development of the Planning area for the qualitative benefit of man rather than the quantitative benefits of expediency and short range economic gain. 8. Community Facilities To be aware of the changing needs of education, recreation, safety, and service and provide areas for timely development of these facilities. 9. Open Space To continue the pattern of open -space and parkland reservations in new developments. The establishment of the above goals serves to define the object of the General Plan - to provide pleasant surroundings, for living, working and playing to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents. Objectives and goals as any other segment of the Plan are subject to change. All statements in the Plan should be reviewed periodically to insure that they are compatible with changing conditions and concepts. -5- LAND USE ELEMENT Palos Verdes Estates originated as the first unit of a Master Plan for development which encompassed the entire Peninsula. Economic conditions of the late 1920's forced the abandonment of most of the original Plan; however, the "Estates" was already established and well on its way to becoming a viable community. The City was incor- porated in 1939 to provide required services. To define the goal of the original planners and the attitude of the residents in preserving the objectives of the community, it may be well to quote from a summary of the Protective Restrictions: "The restrictions have been most carefully worked out for every part of Palos Verdes Estates, to accomplish the following results: First: To preserve the fine views of ocean, mountains and park; Second: To increase with the years the wonderful natural beauty of the property, enhanced with fine plantings; and Third: That every purchaser in Palos Verdes may be sure when building his home there that his neighbor will have to build an equally attractive type of building. In other words,he will feel secure in knowing that his home can never be damaged by an unsightly or undesirable structure either upon adjoining lots or in any part of Palos Verdes Estates." The above quote more than anything else, sums up the objectives and development goals of the community to the present and into the future. Existing Land Use The existing pattern was basically established by the zoning incorporated in the Protective Restrictions established for each parcel in 1924. The Zoning Ordinance adopted by the City in 1948 conformed to the original plan; however it was even more restrictive in that many lots in commercial and multiple dwelling zones were rezoned to single family residential use. Commercial Centers: The City is served by two small business centers which provide some of the basic needs of the residents. The Lunada Bay commercial area provides space for banking, retail grocery; pharmacy, professional services, minor retail convenience centers and two automobile service stations. The commercial area is totally developed with the exception of one lot. -6- LAND USE POr/O.lc/ Pud //c L/s0 C� Corm2-) c/o/ C1 -7- M/7z//c)/Q • C7 Malaga Cove is the larger of the two commercial areas and provides banking, postal service, professional service offices, retail grocery, pharmacy, and automotive and miscellaneous services. Three lots remain for potential commercial development. The residents rely on the surrounding community to provide most major commercial services. Large commercial centers on the Peninsula and in adjacent cities provide convenient, readily accessible shopping areas to fulfill the needs of the people. Additional commercial area is not considered essential to the needs of the City at this time. Multiple Family Residential: Zones for this use are established in the areas surrounding the two commercial centers. Present development generally provides high quality units with a r-elatively stable population. Where are 4 undeveloped lots in Malaga Cove and 11 in Luanda Bay. The existing 262 units now developed combined with the potential of the vacant lots would total about 350 dwelling units. Single Family Residential: The major portion of the City is devoted to this use. All but about 200 acres of residential land in the City has been subdivided with lots established. This zoning classification encompasses all single family residential use and is not further broken down into zoning classes related to minimum lot size groupings which is common in most jurisdictions. Densities in specific areas range from less than 1 to 7 units per gross acre (including streets and parklands). The average density when considering the total number of potential dwelling units (4,950) related to the net acreage zoned for single family residential (1482A.1 is 3.3 units per acre. When the total area of the City is considered including parkland and streets, the average density is 1.7 units per gross acre. The 200 acres of undeveloped residential land is under the current requirement of 15,000 s.f. minimum lot size. This coupled with the parkland and open space requirement of approximately 50% of the development area, restricts density to less than 2 units per gross acre in new subdivisions. On a population basis, with projected saturation population of 18,600 persons, the average population intensity is 6.12 persons per gross acre. Current average intensity is 3.48 occupants per dwelling unit which is slightly above average for suburban areas. Industrial: The industrial areas surrounding the Peninsula provide the needed space for this use. There is no land designated for industrial use in the City. The terrain and characteristics of the City presently preclude any necessity for industrial zoned property. Flood Hazards: The areas of the City subject to flood or mudslides are generally located in the canyons and hillsides reserved as parkland. Those areas zoned for habitation are subject only to minor local flooding. Plans for new construction are required to provide facilities for minimizing those hazards. The City with its own resources and through participation with Los Angeles County Flood Control District has constructed over 18 miles of storm drains to minimize flood hazards. Public Buildings Since these facilities play an important part in the Plan, this is considered as a portion of the Land Use Element. These buildings are usually constructed with public funds and provide the required services to meet the physical, cultural, educational and recreational needs of the community. The location of required public services should provide for maximum benefit to the residents. Civic Center: The Civic Center provides the focal point for city activities. The present building constructed in 1960, presently houses the Administrative offices, Council Chambers, Police Department, Fire Department and adjacent City Services building and accomodates, through leased space, the Palos Verdes Homes Association. City Hall: Space for City administrative functions and the Homes Association is considered adequate for the foreseeable future. Existing Police facilities are adequate through 1975 before seriously hampering operations. Future expansion will be accomodated within the confines of the existing civic center property. Fire Department facilitites are inadequate for present requirements. Expansion within the existing site will be necessary now or in the future. In addition to expansion of the existing station. Two satellite sites are considered desirable to provide adquate fire protection for ultimate City growth and reasonable response time. General desirable locations are: Lunada Bay: Margate: Vicinity Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Coronel Montemalaga: Vicinity of Paseo La Cresta and Via Visalia City Service. Building: The existing structure must be replaced as totally inadequate. Restrictions on this type of facility will confine reconstruction to the existing civic center property. Schools and Recreation The City is served by the Palos Verdes Unified School District. Schools combined with recreational sites are developed within the City. Existing schools will probably serve future population growth although there are two undeveloped sites in the city. Active recreational activities are available on the school grounds. The 123 acres of land reserved for schools combined with 678 acres of open space lands provide over 800 acres of land for recreational use throughout the City Elementary Schools Site Area (Acres) Attendance (1971-72) Valmonte 11.2 502 Montemalaga 9.7 623 Lunada Bay 10.6 584 Zurita (School Site) 10.2 Intermediate Schools Margate (with adjacent undeveloped site) 28.6 1,231 Malaga Cove 7.2 861 High School Palos Verdes High School 45.8 2,236 Library The City is served by a branch of the Palos Verdes Library District. The main library is in the Peninsula Center with a branch in Malaga Cove. The Malaga Cove library has a collection of 26,000 volumes and current circulation of 100,000 books annually. Recreational Facilities The City owns and operates the Swim Club in Malaga Cove. The Palos Verdes Country Club and Golf course, including the Tennis Foundation, and the horse stables in Valmonte Canyon are owned by the City and operated under concession agreements for public use. Summary Community appearance is the outward manifestation of past and future planning efforts. Physical development must provide more than just what is correct by technical standards. Streets, shops and homes must not only fulfill their basic function, but also have an obligation to provide beauty and charm to the area they serve. It is this extra effort which must predominate in the future as in the past. Standards. cannot be compromised by convenience, expediency or short term benefit. This prompts establishment of secondary goals in addition to those basic to the objectives of the Land Use Plan. Goals and Objectives To continue the land use pattern established by the zoning ordinance adopted in 1948, and in addition:. -10- 1. Encourage and develop programs eliminating all overhead utilities within the City. Limited funds are available for this purpose and should be utilized where possible in conjunction with highway reconstruction.. The burden for local undergrounding will be carried by the property owner and assessment districts for this purpose should be encouraged. 2. Establish a long range plan for additional plantings, replacement, preservation and maintenance of existing plantings in parkland and right-of-way. Plans and programs are currently being developed by the Parkland Committee of the Planning Commission for this purpose. 3. Maintain the openness of the Shoreline by reserving parkland for natural -state developement. 4. Fulfill the objectives of the Planning Commission in establishing the Planting Regulations to encourage uniform and suitable street trees, and parkway and parkland planting. 5. Continue rigid controls over building site grading, roadway development and other improvements to insure conformity with the requirement to maintain as much as reasonably practical the natural contour of the hillsides. 6. Develop standards for "roadside hardware" to combine utility with appearance. • C_LrYS.....►r ,ScNot. t. FK 7-14,e e- i A[E S TAM/o-.) /19A L..1 ,4/1 ScNaoG- LNNADm a11Y ?t !AS., AI11A! 41:_7't _ T.vr JCN G, ' J -12- j r /C. rY ✓A L 6 .` �O L . G E ' CirY•SIA]v/GC SLOG. Pe./64/6 5e../tObvas • tw►vN7Z' Ecs..i SG N to o G: • n!/. STAi[GQf .. • CIRCULATION ELEMENT The street system is a vital element in urban areas. Thedevelopment of the automobile and reliance on it has created problems unforeseen 30 years ago. The residents of the City are automobile oriented and will continue to rely on it to provide the mobility required for employment and services. Although the original City was planned with an extensive rapid rail transit system, the idea was abandoned and there does not appear to be a reasonable replacement for the automobile in the foreseeable future. Development of rapid transit in the Los Angeles area will have no effect on traffic volumes within the City, although patterns may change depending on terminal locations. The street pattern developed in 1924 does not in all cases meet the needs of today and the future. Adequate right-of-way widths•are available in the existing system to provide the corrections necessary to serve future demand. The ready accessibility of freeways and highways to Peninsula residents and the availability of Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach Airport, Los Angeles -Long Beach Harbor facilities and rail depots meet the needs of the residents for mobility and travel service. The Rapid Transit District provides limited bus service to the Peninsula and the City. The City must be aware of rapid transit developments and remain receptive to proposals which are economically feasible and of benefit to the Community. Bicycling is being promoted as a means of local transportation and recreation. The number of cyclists has increased sharply over a brief period and provisions must be made to incorporate a safe system of bike routes into the existing street system. Objectives and Goals 1. Provide and efficient network of streets for inter and intra City mobility without sacrificing community quality to the needs of the automobile. 2. Review existing developed local streets to provide a plan for improving circulation and correcting safety deficiencies. 3. Develop and adopt a Master Plan of Streets to provide construction guidelines and standards for future development. 4. Resolve the traffic congestion in the Malaga Cove Plaza area. a. Redesign intersection of P. V. Drive West and North b. Investigate development of Via del Puente as a by pass route. -13- 5. Bicycle Routes a. Install delineated bike lanes on existing streets where there is a demonstrated need and existing conditions are safe. b. Provide bike lanes where needed in new construction and reconstruction. Standards for Street Design Design standards provide a guide for ultimate development. Construction to these standards is envisioned at the time there is a demonstrated need for the improvement and it is practically possible. Arterial Highways: Provide adequate developed width for two lanes of traffic in each direction with provision for parking, pedestrian and cyclist use, and median barrier. Collector Streets: One lane in each direction with provisions for turning lanes, parking, and pedestrians and cyclists. Local Streets: Review existing and proposed developments to improve intersections, elimiante intersections, provide cul de sacs and safe street patterns. -14- • • H !.G H "WAYS LE6END, ARTERIAL -15- COLLECTOR - - -- CONSERVATION ELEMENT The most valuable resource in the City is the natural beauty of hillside canyons and seashore. The preservation of over 678 acres of parkland and seashore in essentially native state has always been of vital interest to the residents. Conservation of these open space areas and the Shoreline Preserve encompass those resources of the City which are amenable conservation practices within the intent of the State Planning Act. The only mineral resources known within the City include small pockets of Palos Verdes stone and diatomaceous earth. It is doubtful that these exist in any commercial quantity. Commercial development of any natural resource whether by mining, quarrying or drilling, onshore or offshore, is not in the interest of the residents and is considered undesirable as a developmental goal of this Plan. Objectives and Goals 1. Conserve the natural parkland canyon and hillsides for drainage control and watershed. 2. Encourage proper planting and forestation of the parkland areas to inhibit erosion and prevent fires. 3. Require connection to public sewers to prevent contamination and pollution of underground waters, streams,and intertidal waters. 4. Participate, on a regional basis, in the Water and Waste Management program of Los Angeles County for water conservation, liquid and solid waste mangement and flood control.* 5. Conserve and maintain the shoreline in its natural state, restricting physical improvements to'limited pedestrian access for enjoyment and education. 6. Provide corrective devices to retard the erosion of the bluffs where accelerated by existing physical development. Standards Planting of parklands is to conform to regulations adopted by the City, June 1968 and subsequent amendments. All plantings for which the City will have maintenance responsibility are to be approved by the Planning Commission. Development of private property along the bluffs requires geologic studies, positive drainage control and lanscaping plans which will prevent deterioration of the adjacent parkland. -16- * See Interim Technical Report - Water and Waste Management Program the Regional Planning Commission of Los Angeles County July 1, 1971. All drainage outlets to the ocean are to provide design and construction features which will maintain the aesthetic qualities of the bluffs and canyons and not affect the stability of the natural slopes. The standards and requirements of the'Shoreline Preserve Master Plan .adopted.March, 1970 are incorporated in. this element of the General Plan. -17- RECREATION ELEMENT The original design of the City provided generous space for all types of recreational activities. The canyons, hillsides, seashore and many small parks provide areas for passive recreation. The large play yards adjacent to the school sites, the golf course, swim club, riding stables and accessibility to the ocean furnish developed facilities for active recreational needs. To retain the rural residential character of the City, the undeveloped parkland areas are reserved for primarily passive recreation providing places of solitude and natural beauty for the resident and visual pleasure for the passerby. The basic philosophy of the City in furnishing developed recreational facilities is to provide support and/or necessary land to groups proposing special projects which are determined to be needed by the City for general recreational benefit. Financing for construction is provided by the group making the proposal and adequate user fees are charged to maintain the facility on a "pay as you go" basis. Property tax revenues are not generally considered appropriate for financing special activity facilities. Developers of unsubdivided land are required to dedicate 500 of the area of private property for park and open space use. Fees paid in lieu of parkland dedication, are used to develop park areas in the vicinity of the new subdivision for generally passive recreational pursuits of the residents. RecreationalFacilities Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club: This City owned facility provides an 18 hole public golf course on 213 acres of parkland. The club house provides public dining and space for adult group activities. The Country Club is administered by the membership through an agreement with the City. The maintenance of the course, pro shop and golf course are • currently operated by a private contractor on a concession agreement. Membership in the Golf and Country Club is available to residents and use of the course is made available to the general public. The golf course provides the dual benefit of active recreational facilities and open space for passive recreation. Palos Verdes Tennis Club: The Te-.-nis Club is located on the golf course property and provides a clubhouse and 9 regulation courts. It is operated by the Tennis Foundation under a concession agreement with membership and le-ssons available to the residents. Palos Verdes Stables and Riding Trails: The stables are owned by the City and operated by concession agreement. Riding horses and boarding spaces -18- are available on a rental basis to the public. Located in Valmonte Canyon, they are immediately adjacent to almost 2 miles of riding trails through the canyon and along the median of Palos Verdes Drive North. These trails tie into riding trails developed in the county area to the north and the City of Rolling Hills Estates to the south. Swim Club: The Roessler Memorial Swimming Pool located along the shore in Malaga Cove is owned and operated by the City. The olympic sized pool and game room facilities provide swimming and activities during the summer months. Fees charged for use of the facilities pay for the maintenance and operation. School Sites: The 123 acres of land incorporated in the school sites within the City -provide adequate space for most active recreational needs of the residents. The City and School District provide joint recreational- programs at various times throughout the year utilizing school facilities. Dual use of these facilities for active recreation is considered essential for efficient utilization of public resources. The Elementary school sites generally provide grass play areas, hard surface game areas and playground equipment. The intermediate schools have grass and hard surface game areas which provide facilities for the normal field sports. The high school is equipped with a swimming pool, which is utilized in the City's recreation program, and facilities for track, football, baseball and a variety of team and individual sport activities. The School District has made space available on the school sites for construction of baseball diamonds for various league participants. Natural Reservation: These area of parkland generally comprise the hillsides and canyons preserved in natural state. They provide scenic beauty and the opportunity for random hiking and nature observation. Parks: The many small parks and plazas throughout the City were originally dedicated to provide pleasant settings for commercial areas. The change in many commercial lots to residential use by the zoning ordinance, retained these areas to be incorporated into neighborhood residential park areas. These areas will generally be developed with formal landscaping in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood. The burden of financing construction will normally be incurred by the properties in the vicinity of the park in accordance with plans approved by the City. Dev.lopement standards are contained in Planting Regulations adopted by the City in 1968. Once landscaping is established, the City will normally assume maintenance responsibility for landscaping of general benefit. -19- Parkways: The broad parkways developed in the City provide pleasant avenues for walking and riding. The street tree program and adjacent private landscaping serve to beautify the public ways throughout the City. Shoreline: Over 4.5 miles of shoreline in the City provide ready access for many forms of water oriented recreation. The ruggedness of the beach and limited access combined with the intent of the City to preserve the shoreline in its natural state, limits water recreation to. those sports requiring pedestrian access only. The ready availability of adequate marinas, boating facilities and sandy beaches in areas immediately adjacent to the City make it unnecessary to consider these types of development along the coastline of the City. Goals and Objectives 1. The undeveloped parklands are to be reserved for primarily. passive recreational activities. 2. Formal landscaping of neighborhood park areas is encouraged through participation of the property owners benefiting from the development. 3. Dedication of parks and open space and/or appropriate development is mandatory in new subdivisions. 4. Utilize school recreational facilities to provide for t;}e active recreation needs of the community. 5. New and existing special activity facilities are to be user financed and'maintained in so far as practical. 6. Shoreline recreational activities are confined to those uses envisioned within the guidelines of the "Shoreline Preserve" 7. Preserve the integrity of residential areas by confining development of active recreational facilities to those areas appropriate to the proposed use and shielded from residential neighborhoods. -20- OPEN SPACE ELEMENT =Palos Verdes Estates is fortunate in being endowed with over 678 acres of parkland set aside by the original developers for open space use. The preservation of open areas has become an important consideration in the quality of urban living. These lands are reserved for this purpose both by deed restriction and the intent and policy of the `residents. The charge to the City in the deed restrictions is quite clear and provides the basis for the use of these lands. . .. said realty is to be used and administered forever for park and/or recreation purposes..." -The intent of the deed restrictions and City policy. allows construction :or roadways, utilities, and recreation oriented facilities on suitable 'parkland areas after due consideration of environmental impact. The Shoreline Preservecombined with the Tideland Grant is a significant addition to the open space reserves in the City. The open shoreline, bluffs and coastal canyons are to be preserved for scenic value. Appendix A of the Plan describes those lots reserved for parkland. Goals and Objectives The parkland canyon and hillside areas are reserved primarily for passive recreation purposes. Development is generally limited to natural landscaping and walking trails. 2. Small park lots and plazas are to be developed with formal landscaping in keeping with the neighborhood. 3. Establish a Marine Refuge within the City Shoreline Preserve. 4. Preserve the open space parklands by zoning. -21- SUBDIVISION MODIFICATIONS No. Subdivider 5.03 5.04A 5.04B 5.04C 5.04D 5.05 22) Westerlund - -Lot 1 - -Lot 2 (25) Stewart - -Lot 1 - -Lot 2 (27) Beeks --Lot 1 --Lot 2 - -Lot 3 --Lot 4 (28) Ellison - -Lot 1 - -Lot 2 (29) Stringfellow - -Lot 1 --Lot 2 - -Lot 3 (30) Norris - -Lot 1 --Lot 2 (31) Langworthy - -Lot 1 --Lot 2 (32) Esser --Lot 1 - -.- --Lot 2 (33) -Aguirre (abandoned) (34) Leonard - -Lot 1 --Lot 2 (35) Wilcox - -Lot 1 --Lot 2 ' Lot 3 --Lot 4 - -Lot 5 --Lot 6 -(36) Case --Lot 1 --Lot 2 (37) Schleissner - -Lot 1 -Lot22 (38) Bisignano - -Lot 1 --LOt 2 (39) Pinamonti - -Lot 1 --Lot 2 7 6.02 6.08 8.01 x x x x x x x x x 1 x x x x • r x r x x ••,, x x x x x x x x x x x x x' x x x x x x x x x x - X x ' x x ,� x �_ x x SUBDIVISION MODIFICATIONS PAGE TWO No. Subdivider (40) Black --Lot 1 - -Lot 2 (41) Abdo --Lot 1 --Lot 2 (42) Hill (abandoned) (43) Bear - -Lot 1 - -Lot 2 --Lot 3 - -Lot 4 --Lot 5 - -Lot 6 --Lot 7 (44) Shaver -Adams -Rusted - -Lot 1 - -Lot 2 - -Lot 3 - -Lot 4 --Lot 5 --Lot 6 - -Lot 7 (45) MTS Investment CO. L -Lot 1 --Lot 2 (47) Moran --Lot 1 - -Lot 2 (48) Weisenheimer --Lot 1 - -Lot 2 (49) Wm. Ford --Lot 1 - -Lot 2 --Lot 3 (51) Coyer --Lotil --Lot 2 --Lot 3 (52) Dr. Turner T -Lot 1 - -Lot 2 5,!03 5.04A 5.04B 5.04C 5.04D 5.05 6.02 6.08 8.01 X x ' • ■ x X X X X x x x x x x x x x x x x:> x x x x x x x *. X x x x x x x x x x X ., x x x X x a, • x x 40— - X X x Los Angeles Office 702 Hilton Center Building Los Angeles 90017 624-4934 LOS ANGELES ` COUNTY ' DIVISION "CITIES WORKING TOGETHER FOR RESPONSIBLE HOME RULE" PRESIDENT Larry Chimbole Palmdale FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Richard Nagel El Segundo SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Pat Russell Los Angeles TREASURER Lionel Cade Compton RECORDING SECRETARY Margie Quam Palmdale ?f (hGmk$$ISr9C/4S //'a r. i a Iv/ 4,-P, �� .l e t S5 d Cif-4,.Pt //'Q; ,PLANNING LAW AND ADMINISTRATION WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES THURSDAY, MARCH •1; 1973 PROGRAM: 2:00 Convene Welcome and Introduction Larry Chimbole; Councilman, Palmdale President; Los -Angeles County Division Keynote Address Why Has Planning and Land Use. Control Become an Issue? Perspectives on Federal, State, Regional .Planning and Environmental Decisions Affecting Cities Ed McCombs, City Manager, Ventura -• t Planning, Land Use, and Environmental Law Affecting Cities: Legislation and Court Decisions William Holliman, Attorney at Law, McDonough, Holland, Schwartz, Allen & Wahrhaftig, Sacramento -- Former League Staff Attorney and.Advocate on Planning,.Land-Use,and Environmental Affairs 2:45 Coffee Break 3:15 Panel Presentations and Discussion Chairman: Richard Weaver, Planning Director, Santa Fe Springs Changing Planning Process and Improved Planning Management in Citie Key Issues: Environmental Impact Review General Plan Requirements Community Development -Redevelopment Action in,the Courts , Ed Ferraro, City Manager, Torrance Bill Woollett, City Manager, Irvine Massey -Herrera, —Development Coordinator, Santa Fe Springs Charles Martin, City Attorney, Irwindale, Monterey Park, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple City, Sierra Madre Simon Eisner; Planning Consultant Open Discussion at Any Time! 5:30 Adjourn • r.,. ' a .t 14 sz 5' in (zr • C��o CY Gckpq. 4V/' cr/-t-ticZ /, G ev 41 "f't 1? -5' @r ecQ1/2 m1" prior 1-04 "".7 r` Q r CJ /°� 14-0 o r cer- 'An z p r,e 7 tic r'Sts/ a7 r C ei ra, tr, ca S.rhvc 7,2 ccrF . Cr yes . 'C \ e^ a PIS X 11 � �� P COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS LOCAL PLANNING GUIDELINES & DUE ,DATES FOR THE PLAN ELEMENTS" The Council is beginning a six month effort to establish.guide1ines.for local plans as required in Section 34211.1 of the Government Code. Guidelines will be developed ,for the general plan and all the plan elements with the_ viception of the housing - element. The legislation..requiring CIR to develop',the'gudelines specificallysstates • . .. the guidelines prepared:(for the housing element by thkConmission of Housing and'Community Development) pursuant 'to Section'37041 orthe Health and Safety Code shall be.• the guidelines for the housing element.-.." The Commission of Housing and Community Development adopted,guidelines ,for the housing element in June 1971. These 'guidelines are still in effect and will bedconsidered by•the'Council to the extent that they affect the other.,. plan .elements.: It is .anticipated that -the guidelines{ will be considered by the Council in July,1.973 following;various seminars throughout the State in order to receive 1ocaLreview:anal comment.. The guidelines 'will take into account different geographic, demographic and other relevant characteristics among the various cities and counties.: .Although they will be advisory in nature, the guidelines mill establish a base line of effort which cities and counties can maintain in order to have a.valid general plan. The guide- lines will. also deal ' wi th the relationship -of •eacki', functi onal 'el ement to the land use element of the general plan.- ; • COMPLETION ,DATES FOR THE PLAN ELEMENTS AND. ZONING CONFORMANCE The following is a list of the local, plan- elements which must be.a part of the General; Plan and the'dates',when' the local' agency must 'addpt•these,elements. ELEMENTS CURRENTLY DUE Land'Use,;, Circulation Housing ELEMENTS DUE,JUNE 30, 1973 'Conservation \k _Open Space' '~ ELEMENTS DUE ONE YEAR FOLLOWING THE ADOPTION OF THE GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY CIR ' Seismic Safety Noise ,Scenic Highway v Safety ,', 2. SOLLD'•WATE MANAGEMENT PLAN (PREPARED BY A COUNTY IN COOPERATION,WITH ITS CITIES) JANUARY.1, 1976. '~(SB 5, 197,2) - -;''', THEMNI-NG ORDINANCE MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH -THE GENERAL PLAN, BY JULY 1, 1973. • * Assuming that CIR adopts the(guid'elines.in July -of 1973, the 4 elements listed will not have' to "be adopted by a local agency until July 1974. a ,S 6(11 cm Q ; ,S-67Gta( I n Cc" • PI Al A/ Prc9ce L e r tdoe f < <-� ej �C 14-4-1 S ire) 1 e Cwt s V cv► po 2 r / -re -e G /0,70 e 55 P Q €'['! - or a e s f‘ < 4v--c.��( in IA 4,46do i['1 i 4,4(r BCD Qti/tPe�'`ir l/✓� Pi'_ �i ,Q ter t a e4tie,P. P ' / • A 1 42(14 Ra-'.1' if)/1 ce e Pek/ tt General Plan — City of Rolling Hills 1 (a) Land -use Element (b) Circulation Element (c) Housing Element (d) Conservation Element (e) Open Space Element (f) Recreation Element 1 SITE The City of Rolling Hills is a 2.95 square mile community of tree covered ridge tops and canyons. Rolling Hills has for a number of years acted as a rural reserve in the increasingly urbanized Los Angeles Basin. SITUATION The City of Rolling Hills is located in Los Angeles County's southwest region. Its position astride the San Pedro Hills on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, bounded as they are by Santa Monica Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Los Angeles -Long Beach Harbor, provides view properties in an impressive setting. THE PEOPLE The 1970 Census indicated a total population of 2,050 or 710 people per square mile. The same census data indicated a median age of 35.28 years for the City as compared to a County wide 29.57 years, 34.13 years for Palos Verdes Estates, 27.18 years for the unincorporated area of the peninsula, and 26.62 years for Rolling Hills Estates. Rolling Hills' mature profile, as compared to surrounding communities, can be attributed in. part to a relatively modest decline in its population over 55, the lack of recent major housing tracts within .the City, and the substantial investment in a home required of a family to locate within Rolling Hills. (1) LAND USE ELEMENT The City of Rolling Hills is an exclusively residential community of rural suburban sized parcels of land. This land use pattern was set with the original land division of what now is the City, stated in the original Master Plan for the peninsula in 19 , controlled by covenants and restrictions, and restated in the City's 1957 incorporation. Although there is still the potential for land divisions, especially in the large undeveloped area west of Portuguese Bend Road, the land use objectives of the community seems well established and any deviation from existing land use patterns could only adversely affect present uses. The. General Plan Land Use Map reflects and reinforces the community's commitment to "Rural -Suburban", one unit per net acre, and "Rural -Suburban", one unit per two net acres, with only necessary supporting uses breaking the pattern. (LAND USE MAP) HIGHWAYS -- CIRCUMATION ELEMENT. The City of Rolling Hills is developed with a system of private local streets. This system is basic to the City's character in that it provides for the security and integrity of its residential property. The City is, therefore, dependent upon the system of highways serving the varying land use pattern of surrounding communities. (2) While Rolling Hills lacks the commercial and industrial centers necessitating systems of major highways, its residential neighborhoods, divided by relatively steep canyons, require a system of collector streets providing access to neighborhoods by at least two roadways. This two access system is essential not only to provide City-wide conti- nuity but access in case of fire or other emergency. The City has a strong basic collector system in the form of Portuguese Bend Road and Crest Road which connect the City north', south, east and west. At least two additional collector routes appear necessary. Ideally, each should connect the periphery of the City with its main entrance on Portuguese Bend Road. The most obvious area in which to develop such a system is along the City's westerly boundary from Blackwater Canyon Road to Johns Canyon, Buggy Whip area. This collector appears to be possible through anticipated subdivision development. The second area in need of such a collector is the area of Chuckwagon Road, to Eastfield or Crest Road. Topography and the relatively heavy development ofthis area pose substantial problems to the completion of such a route. However, the same factors coupled with the extended nature of the one. access exit Chuckwagon system make its development all the more important. To ensure maximun protection, the City should adopt a policy of requiring multiple access to land divisions where homes will be constructed more than one quarter mile from a second means of emergency access.. HOUSING ELEMENT.. The City of Rolling Hills age -sex profile reflects the characteristics of similar areas of substantial homes and a preferred school district. The City's heaviest concen- tration of population is in the late school years from 10 to 19 years. The second heaviest grouping is in the 35 to 59 year group. The under 5 year group and the 20 to 34 year group are compressed out of the classic pyramidal shape of population profiles by the character of the community. Providing for the complete housing needs of a community of such limited size and character poses problems in that people appear to move through the City spending the decade or two of their children's school years here and then, as their need for such substantial property diminishes, moving into other areas closer to their new interests. It is necessary to think of housing on a region wide or at least multi -community level, rather than think in terms :of pro- viding housing for children grown to college age, intent on locating in areas catering to young single people or newly married couples. (4) .��•n-+�-.,rr-,-�nfw�.+w--r+- r -+r-......... nVttt *,-...r...�r -'r 14 1'......t. «..r K....� r ..r.. r. 1 ( 75 7C — 74 65 — 69 6C. — 64 I. 95 59 cr. 54 45 — 49 4C — 44 ; 5 — 19.. 3C —.34 25 — 29 • — 24 I — 1.Q 1 14 5 — 9 U'DEP 5 P ERCENT VPCP LATI9N MFPIAN 4r,F ACE —SEX PYRAPID PLACE 23E15 • ROLLING HILLS XX XXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXxx XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX rXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXxxxxxxxxxXxxx xXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXxXXXXXXXXXXx XXXXXYYXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXxxxxxxxxXxxXxx XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX xxXxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxxX YXXxxXXXXXXXXXXXX _ XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXY xxXxxxXxxxXXX XXXxXXXxxXxXXXXXX XXXXXxxxXXKXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXx XYXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX .XXXX XXXXXX _ XXXXXXX xxxxxxx xxxXxxx XXXXxxX V xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXXxXXxxx XXXXXXxxXXXYxXXXXXXXXXXX YXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)x xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx XXxXxXXXXxXX>XXXXXXXxXxXXX X'x?cxXXxxXXxXXxXYxxxxXxXxXXxxX XXxXxXXXxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX xXxxxxxxXXXXXxYx XXXXXXXXXXxxXXXXXXX XXxXXxXxxXXXXXXX YXXxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX YXXXXYXXX xxXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX 14 1? l' 11 1^ a +. 7 F. 5 4 1 2 1 1 2 V - 4 5 6 "AL F TOTAL FEMALE 1C05 2050 1345 35.43 * 35.21 35.10 SrcnFrS suPacESSFO The exclusively single family nature.of Rolling Hills housing pattern is reinforced by an over whelming incidence 93.3 per cent owner occupied factor. Aside from the character of the community, it is generally assumed that a low rentor factor will be reflected in a high level of home maintenance. It is, therefore, not surprising to find a minimal number of .units lacking the improvements specified in the 1970 federal census. The 1.6 percent of the City's population living in over- crowded units and 0.2 per cent in units lacking plumbing facilities, seem levels of inadequacies better left to private industry and normal replacement. The relatively low vacant unit count of 1.1 per cent is well below the 5 per cent figure sometimes used as the ideal to insure the best selection in persons seeking homes. In a city with only 600 dwelling units, the recordation of a modest division of land will boost such a vacancy factor considerably. The number of properties in the central and western portions of the City large enough to be divided would seem to be.a;:,substantial guarantee of a.continued availability of housing. (5) • �+Sn!�K7m':•�.. -s . •: R .� n R . . , . -�r+•...,t , �r firr— w , , .. 1 r."'i,,,.,.Rr-o.,.f .�K. DATA ITEM 1 —UNIT STRUCTURES 2 0{: PURE UNIT STRUCTURES MOB{ LE HOMES OVER CROWDED UNITS 19'0 CENSUS COUNT PERCENT .SUPPRESSED 566 99.6 , . 0 \* 2 ' 0.4 0 . .0.0 9 1.6 • UNITS LACKING • 0.2 PLUMBING FACILITIES UNITS LACKING KITCHEN FACILITIES PCPULATICN IN CVFRCRCWDEO UNITS •LACKING PLUMBING FACII.IT!Fc RECORDS 0 0 0 0 0.0 0' A n CWNER OCCUPIED 530 �� DWFLLING UNITS RENTER OCCUPIED 32 5.6 DWELLING UNITS VACANT DWELLING 6 1.1 UNITS VALUE OF OWNER f1CCUPIEO UNITS COUNT PERCENT LESS THAN 500'➢ ,� 0.0 500C— 9999. 0 C.0 10000-14999 C C. 2 1500r-19959 I .4 . 2CC00—?4999 0 C.0 250'^-'4999 3500-49999 ? 0.6 • 500'1 P 510 9640S UECI AN. ' 50001. RENT OF RENTER CCCUPI ED UNITS CCUNT PERCENT LESS THAN 4C 0 0.0 40—S9 5 0 0.0 60-79 1 3.6 80—C9 . . 0 0.0 100-119 . 0 . 0.0 120-149 0 . 0.0 150-199 3 11.5 20f`-244 r ? . 7.7 100 • /pro i 70 76.9 / , . . 0 010 • CONSERVATION ELEMENT The City of Rolling Hills is located in anarea of marine terraces historically gullied and scoured by seasonal rains. The denuding of the area's hills by grazing and woodcutting intensified this action. The subsequent intensive tree planting program and the more recent elimination of grazing within the limits of the City has had a substantial positive effect in slowing the gully- ing action, especially in reducing the number of new canyons created. With residential development the problem in existing canyons is multiple, as erosion is bound to occur in natural drainage courses. The drainage and riding patterns of the community are well established. The best place to control runoff is before it enters the natural channels through a system of ground cover planting, and where possible, extension of the grass cover.: period in livestock areas through supplemental irrigation. (6) OPEN SPACE ELEMENT The City of Rolling Hills is a community of rural and suburban sized properties in a region otherwise increasingly devoted to high intensity uses. The City's prominent location on the Palos Verdes Peninsula makes the maintenance of the City's large lots, with their extensive green areas, an important factor as a green belt backdrop to the entire southwest region of Los Angeles County. The City has no natural resource land, agricultural land, recreational land, scenic land, watershed land, or wildlife habitate land as described in Section 65560, Article 10.5, Chapter 3, of the State Government Code. The City should, however, accomplish what it can in the preservation of open space beyond the definitions set forth by: 1. Reguiring easements for riding and hiking trails for all lots created within the City. The use of these areas as wildlife habitate and growth areas for natural vegetation should be emphasized. 2. Maintenance of a density on not less than one unit per net acre throughout the City. 3. Preservation of natural vistas by not permitting structures in excess of one story in height. (7) Recreation Element The original concept of the Rolling Hills area, as established through deed restrictions, was to provide easements around all properties that could be used for trails for horseback riding and hiking. In addition, the lone density character of the city keeps the deep canyons and hillsides open as a natural beauty setting for passive recreation. Recreational Facilities Available: Caballeros Riding Ring at the "Gap" This is a city owned fourteen acre parcel land with a 350' x 150' riding ring, bleachers and horse tying rails. A small picnic ground is adjacent to the ring area. The additional acreage has been left in a natural, wooded state. Riding & Hiking Trails Approximately twenty miles of graded, hiking trails. An active program for and shrubs in and along canyon trails maintained bridle and planting additional trees has been initiated. Tennis Courts The city has one unlighted tennis court and two, new, lighted courts with a grassy lounge area for players relaxation. A small tots playground is in the tennis court complex. Swimming Pool The city operates•a summer swimming program. This olympic-size pool is located at tie Miraleste High School and was constructed • 1 Swimming Pool con't from funds raised by private subscription and funding from the Palos Verdes Unified School District. The Rolling Hills pool program is available for residents of the city, school district and San Pedro area ( a portion of the City of Los Angeles) . Swimming lessons, diving, water ballet, mother & baby lessons, life-saving are offered and fees charged cover the cost of the maintenance and operation of the summer program. School Playgrounds The Elementary school facility in Rolling Hills provides an area for games which require a hard surface and also provide a large grass play area used for soccer practice and other youth activi- ties. Through the Palos Verdes Unified School Districts Civic Center Program arrangements can be made to utilize the cafetorium for activities for severalhundred people. C14 o//2Jf J&eU INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, California will hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 17, 1973 in the Council Chambers of the Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills for the purpose of recommending to the City Council adoption of a General Plan for the City as required by Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 5 of. the Government Code of the State of California. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ,L,e.4c4C June C. Cunningham Deputy City Clerk Publish in Rolling Hills Herald and Palos Verdes Peninsula News April 7, 1973 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Los Angeles, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of the PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS AND ROLLING HILLS HERALD a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published semi—weekly in the City ofR.OLLING HILLS ESTATES County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of Oct 1,519 63, Case Number 624957 ; that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: April 8 all in the year 19 73 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at ROLLING HILLS ESTATES California, this 8 day of Apr11 19 73 Free copies of this blank form may be secured from: CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER SERVICE BUREAU, INC. Legal Advertising Clearing House 210 South Spring St., Los Angeles, Calif. 90012 Telephone: 625-2141 This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp Proof of Publication of CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 838 Paste Clipping of Notice SECURELY In This Space NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Plan- ning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, California will hold a public hear- ing at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 17, 1973 in the Council Chambers of the Adminis- tration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills for_t,he.purpose of recommending to the City Council adop- tion of a General Plan for the City as re- quired by Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 5 of the Government Code of the State of California. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS June C. Cunningham Deputy City Clerk • Publish in Rolling Hills Herald and Palos Verdes Peninsula News April 8, 1973. R. H. Herald No. 838 Please request GENERAL Proof of Publication when ordering this form. The City of Rolling Hills has 242 parcels of land large enough to allow division under the City's zone regulations. These parcels have a potential of 772 units or approximately 530 new residences. Using the 1970 census figures of 3.49 persons per household, a saturation population of 3,900 is projected. A number of variables control the span of time necessary to reach such a population level including topographic, geologic and access problems and the desire and ability of the PitY101, reA0eitL4 i;ca u4a=i14e1-hh P1P01 Pt 14410 ill eAseos, at minimum area requirements. It appears that those restraints will hold the City's population well under saturation level td any reasonable horizon year. MAJOR GOAL CREATE, PROTECT AND PRESERVE A COUNTYWIDE OPEN SPACE SYSTEM • WHICH SERVES THE NEEDS OF ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COUNTYVS POPULATION This major goal is directed to.achieving the following: 1. Providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities; 2. Conserving natural resources, scenic beauty, agriculture, and other land and water resources necessary for maintaining environmental quality; 3. Shaping and guiding development in order to achieve efficient growth and maintain community scale and identity; 4. Preventing incompatible development of areas that should be preserved or regulated for scenic, historic, conservation, or public health and safety purposes. Proposed Interim Conservation/Open,: Space Plan Los Angeles County - General Plan Program October 5, 1972 In accordance with the provision of AB 966 enacted by the 1972 legislature,. which requires that an interim open. space plan be adopted by the legislative body, the attached goals and policies and program for orderly completion and adoption of the plan by June 30, 1973, are submitted to the General_Plan.Policy Review Board (GPPRB) and Regional Planning Commission for their consideration. These goals and policies along with the program for completion have.been.reviewed by the Conservation and Open. Space Committee of the GPPRB. It is important to.note.that in addition to.the open space. requirements, AB 966 also includes the basic requirements.for the conservation element of the General Plan and the two elements have. been combined in the interim plan. 2 I. Goal: Improve, restore and preserve natural resources. Policies: 1. Set a high priority to acquire areas possessing unique scenic and natural values for passive recreation, ecologic prreservation'and scientific and nature study as funding becomes available. 2. In addition to County expenditures, aggressively pursue other sources of funding and other methods for natural areas acquisition with special attention to the recreational development and preservation of watershed land and shorelines, 3. Where acquisition is not scheduled control privately owned undeveloped land having significant open space values by limiting densities and requiring well planned proportions of open space as development occurs. 4. Within areas having significant open space values establish criteria and procedures for evaluating theenvironmental impact of public and private projects. 5. Support efforts for restoration of mineral extraction land to a condition where it may be used :for recreational uses wherever appropriate or to other productive urban uses. In the interim, reduce the negative environmental impacts of these operations. II. Goal: Conserve and protect areas essential to managed production of resources. Policies: 1. Encourage, protect, and promote retention of land for agricultural uses. 2. Study the possibilities for implementation of the California Land Conservation Act for purposes of agricultural and open space preservation including provisions for implementation in the Conservation/Open Space element. 3 3o Continue to protect areas required for groundwater recharge to ensure water. quality and quantity. 4. Designate an.appropriate open space zone. for publicly owned land contributory to flood control or water storage. 5. Designate. in the Conservation/Open Space Element areas for future.managed production of resources. III. Goal: Provide adequate and accessible 'outdoor recreation and open. space for the needs of the population. Policies: 1, Include in the Conservation/Open: Space Element a hierarchy of recreational, scenic, cultural, historical and nature -oriented open space areas. 2. Maintain a long rangepriority system for acquisition and development of recreation and open space throughout the county, with special attention to areas of greatest deficiency. 3. Create a reasonable balanceof county. expenditures which considers recreational needs for urban and nonurban facilities of both local and countywide significance,with emphasis on needs of low income and disadvantaged groups. 4. In addition to County expenditures, aggressively pursue other sources of funding and other methods for acquiring urban recreation areas. 5e In the Conservation/Open Space Element recognize established standards and criteria required to secure federal participation in: the development of -urban park space, 6. Accelerate coordinated planning efforts with cities, adjacent counties and SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) in developing a local and regional open space system, 4 7. Plan for and begin to implement a system of inter -related recreation corridors consisting of riding and hiking trails, bicycle paths, utility and flood control rights -of -way and scenic highways to link major recreation and open space reservations. 8. Amend the County Subdivision Ordinance to require local recreation space dedication or compensatory fees for proposed subdivisions. 9. Require dedication for reasonable public access to beaches by fee or easement in new developments and any other locations where easements by implied dedication may exist, 10. Study possible alternatives for implementing a building fee for each new residential unit constructed or forming recreation districts for more equitable cost -sharing, 11. Include privately operated recreation into the. open space system-.. 12. Study the desirability of providing useable open space for every new dwelling unit. 13. Designate appropriate open space zoning for publicly and privately owned major outdoor recreation areas. IV. Goal: Minimize environmental hazards for public health and safety. Policies: 1. Support or undertake geological research which evaluates the effect of earthquake hazards on land,.use policy. 2. Accelerate_•iprograms and practices for dealing with unstable soil areas, land subsidence and soil erosion. 3.> Expand flood control facilities where needed considering natural values affected. 4. Determine areas which require special management or regulation because of hazardous or special conditions and provide land use and other regulatory controls for minimizing high fire risk, and geologic and flood hazards. 5. Determine areas required for protection and enhancement of water and air quality. 6. Designateareas for sanitarylandfill operations on: the Conservation/Open Space Plan and makeprovision for developing these areas into recreational. uses. 7. Determine the feasibility of recycling waste water for fire control purposes. LC:jg 10-72. SUMMARY OF PROGRAM TO COMPLETE AND ADOPT THE CONSERVATION/OPEN SPACE PLAN 1.0 Inventory of Open Space Lands and Conservation Resources This activity is primarily completed at this time. Maps and statistical tables of the use, extent and character of Open Space and Conservation resources are being prepared according to the functional classifications of the Open Space Lands Act. In addition, an inventory of federal, state, county, and cities programs and projects has been completed. 2,0 Identify Problems and Obstacles The results of this activity are presently being described and will be brought before the Citizens Planning Council and the General Plan Policy Review Board for their review. Included are the identification and description of the problems, issues, constraints and policy implications inherent in the goal of creating, protecting, and preserving a countywide open space system. 3e0 Develop Standards and Criteria Included within this activity is the analysis, selection and concurrence on a set of standards and criteria for open space, recreation space, recreation corridors, environmental hazards, environmental pollution, and other natural resource functions. Review of proposed standards and criteria will be assigned to Committees of the Citizens Planning Council and General Plan Policy Review Board. 400 Determine Needs and Deficiencies After having determined standards and relating these to the inventory of open space and conservation resources, develop projections of needs and deficiencies. This activity is dependent upon population and economic projections which are currently under review. 5.0 Formulate the Conservation/Open S ace Plan In addition to meeting the legislative requirements, the Conservation/Open Space Plan will clarify goals and objectives, specify policies and programs necessary for accomplishing the goals and objectives, clarify public needs to which the policies and programs are addressed, identify the public and private costs and benefits of recommended policies and programs, and serve as a means of unifying decision making in the management of open space and conservation resources. In addition to items 1,0 through 4,0, also included within this activity are the following topics: 5.1 Goals and Objectives 5,2 Policies considered 503 Policies selected 5.4 Interrelationship with other plan elements 5,5 Action Program, including priorities 506 Roles and responsibilities 600 Prepare and Adopt Open Space Zoning Ordinance The selected policies and standards and criteria will be evaluated for potential modifications in the County's Zoning Ordinances Additional open space zones and revisions to existing zones are currently being considered. After review by the Citizen's Planning Council and General Plan Policy Review Board, hearings will be held by the Regional Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors. 7.0 Review with Citizen Groups and Public Agencies The Board of Supervisors has appointed a 50 -member countywide Citizen's Planning Council to provide input and policy review on general plan matters to the Regional Planning Commission. The Board has also appointed a 16 -member General Plan Policy Review Board comprised of the County department heads most directly involved in general plan policy and program formulation. Both of these organizations through their Conservation and Open Space Committees will be providing significant review of Conservation and Open Space policies. In addition, the Los Angeles County Association of Planning Officials which represents the 77 cities of Los Angeles County will be also reviewing the policies in relationship to the interests of the cities. Further coordinative activities are underway with the Southern California Association of Governments as to regional implications. 8.0 Hold Public Hearings and Adopt Conservation/Open Space Plan Between October 25 and December 13, 1972, the Regional Planning Commission will be holding a series of continuing public hearings in a variety of locations throughout the County. .(See Attached). One of thepurposes of these hearings is to consider refinements to the Interim Conservation/Open Space plan for the development of the long-range Conservation/Open Space plan. By January, 1973, sufficient input will be provided by both local and Countywide interests through the Citizen's Planning Council so that long-range plan proposals can be brought before the Regional Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for their consideration. 9.0Implement the Conservation/Open Space Plan After the Board of Supervisor's adopts the plan, implementation actions will include possible amendments to the precise zoning plan and other County ordinances, environmental reviews, A-95 grant reviews, excess County property and tax delinquent lands reviews,rcapital'improvement programs, possible organizational adjustments, legislation proposals, and program modifications and adjustments. Conservation/Open Space Element Schedule. 1.0 Inventory 2.0 Problems & Obstacles 3.0 Standards & Criteria 4,0 Needs 4 Deficiencies 5.0 Formulate Plan 6,0 Open Space Zoning Ordinance 7,0 Citizen Groups &.Public Agencies 8.0 Public Hearings & Adoption 9.0 Implementation 1972 OCT. NOV, DEC. JAN. 1973 FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE (Area Heari s) (I nterim REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION AREA HEARING SCHEDULE Subject; Interim.Open Space Element October 11, 1972, 9:00 a.m. Board of Supervisors Hearing Room - Los AnEeles Subject: Amendments to the County General Plan with .special . emphasis on the Open,Space Element October 25, 1972, 9:00 a.m. -,Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos yerdes High School .Multipurpose Room November 1, 1972, 9;00.a.m, Coastal Malibu Santa Monica City Half, Council. Chambers November 15, 1972 - Agoura,Calabasas,Westlake Village. Area November 22, 197? - San --Gabriel Va.1ey and Southeast Area. November 29 1972 , Newhall Area December 6, 1972 - Antelope Valley Area December 13, 1972 - Los Angeles Revised 10/72 CRITERIA AND GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR ADOPTING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR CITIES, ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, OCTOBER 25, 1972 I. Criteria for Adopting Spheres of Influence for Cities Section 54774 of the Government Code has been amended to require local agency formation commissions to determine and adopt a sphere of influence for each local governmental agency within the county. Such spheres are to indicate a plan for the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local governmental agency. The statute provides that the following seven points shall be considered: (a) the maximum possible service area of the agency, based upon present and possible service capabilities of the agency; (b) the range of services the agency is, providing or could.provide; (c) the projected future population growth of the area; (d) the type of development occurring or planned for the area, including but not limited to residential, commercial and industrial development; (e) the present and probable future service needs of the area; (f) local governmental agencies presently providing services to such area and the present level, range and adequacy of services provided by such existing local governmental agencies; and (g) the existence of social and economic interdependence and inter- action between the area within the boundaries of a local governmental agency and the area which surrounds it and which could be considered within the agency's sphere of influence. In addition, the following criteria could be considered, where applicable: (a) demonstrated evidence that the agency has or will have the resource capability beyond its own internal needs to provide service either through municipally owned facilities or by contract to the areas to be included within that agency's sphere; (b) consideration of the prezoning policies of the city as permitted by Section 65859 and the relation of areas to be included within the agency's sphere to adopted general plan of the city and the county; (c) impact of proposed spheres on the development of existing adjacent communities; (d) impact of proposed spheres on the county, county services and facilities; -2- (e) natural topographic features, such as ridge lines, watersheds, rivers, etc.; (f) man-made barriers, such as freeways, flood control channels, railroads, etc. ; (g) consideration of- existing school, postal and judicial district boundaries, recognizing that these districts are not under the jurisdiction of the local agency formation commission but that they do play an important part in community identification; and (h) consideration of existing special districts, such as fire, water and sanitation. II. General Statement of Policy The basic policy of the local agency formation commission in consi- dering the spheres of influence shall be that urbanized areas belong in cities. Publicly owned open space (parks and beaches, marinas, airports; etc.) should be analyzed on an individual basis before being included within a sphere of influence with consideration given to the type of services which will be required for such areas and the short-. and long-range capabilities of the adjacent city to provide such services. -3- All lands for new subdivision or industrial development within a designated sphere of influence should be annexed to that city prior to its planning and development. Partial spheres of influence may be adopted for a city pending agree- ments with adjacent cities around unincorporated areas bordering that city. The area designated as within the sphere of influence of an agency does not give that agency the absolute future right to that area. Annexation should proceed in a logical manner. Upon a change of conditions, the commission may realign the spheres of influence. At least fifteen days prior to any hearing to adopt a sphere of influence for a local agency, the executive officer shall give mailed notice to the hearing to the legislative body of each city immediately adjacent to the proposed sphere of influence. Notice of the hearing shall be published by the executive officer in a newspaper of general circulation within the area. -4- wc1 vs. /d- o,Ov4 /4 3 /1-7J4-af,e7 /�vaz/t' /GG CRITERIA AND GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR ADOPTING SPHERES OF INFLUENCE FOR CITIES, ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, OCTOBER 25, 1972 I. Criteria for Adopting,Spheres of Influence for Cities Section 54774 of the Government Code:has been amended to require local agency formation commissions to determine and adopt a sphere of influence for each local governmental agency within the county. Such spheres are to indicate a plan for the probable ultimate physical boundaries and service area of a local governmental agency. The statute provides that the following seven points shall be considered: (a) the maximum possible service area of the agency, based upon present and possible service capabilities of the agency; (b) the range of services the agency is providing or could provide; (c) the projected future population growth of the area; (d) the type of development occurring or planned for the area, including but not limited to residential, commercial and industrial development; (e) the present and probable future service needs of the area; (f) local governmental agencies presently providing services to such area and the present level, range and adequacy of services provided by such existing local governmental agencies; and (g) the existence of social and economic interdependence and inter- action between the area within the boundaries of a local governmental agency and the area which surrounds it and which could be considered within the agency's sphere of influence. In addition, the following criteria could be considered, where applicable: (a) demonstrated evidence that the agency has or will have the resource capability beyond its own internal needs to provide service either through municipally owned facilities or by contract to the areas to be included within that agency's sphere; (b) consideration of the prezoning policies of the city as permitted by Section 65859 and the relation of areas to be included within the agency's sphere to adopted general plan of the city and the county; (c) impact of proposed spheres on the development of existing adjacent communities; (d) impact of proposed spheres on the county, county services and facilities; • -2- (e) natural topographic features, such as ridge lines, watersheds, rivers, etc.; (f) man-made barriers, such as freeways, flood control channels, railroads, etc. ; (g) consideration of existing school, postal and judicial district boundaries, recognizing that these districts are not under the jurisdiction of the local agency formation commission but that they do play an important part in community identification; and (h) consideration of existing special districts, such as fire, water and sanitation. II. General Statement of Policy The basic policy of the local agency formation commission in consi- dering the spheres of influence shall be that urbanized areas belong in cities. Publicly owned open space (parks and beaches, marinas, airports, etc.) should be analyzed on an individual basis before being included within a sphere of influence with consideration given to the type of services which will be required for such areas and the short- and long-range capabilities of the adjacent city to provide such services. -3- All lands for new subdivision or industrial development within a designated sphere of influence should be annexed to that city prior to its planning and development. Partial spheres of influence may be adopted for a city pending agree- ments with adjacent cities around unincorporated areas bordering that city. The area designated as within the sphere of influence of an agency does not give that agency the absolute future right to that area. Annexation should proceed in a logical manner. Upon a change of conditions, the commission may realign the spheres of influence. At least fifteen days prior to any hearing to adopt a sphere of influence for a local agency, the executive officer shall give mailed notice to the hearing to the legislative body of each city immediately adjacent to the proposed sphere of influence. Notice of the hearing shall be published by the executive officer in a newspaper of general circulation within the area.