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257, Harbor college would like to u, Staff ReportsNEGATIVE DECLARATION ZONING CASE NO. 257 (A Conditional Use Permit to Allow Los Angeles Harbor College to Utilize La Cresta Elementary School) City of Rolling Hills April 13, 1981 • • NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Zoning Case No. 257) City of Rolling Hills 1. LOCATION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The proposal is for Los Angeles Harbor College to use the former La Cresta Elementary School for college classes. Y 2. MITIGATION MEASURES INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT TO AVOID POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS The following measures should be made a part of this Negative Declaration and any case approval: - That a staff person be provided on -site by Los Angeles Harbor College from 6:30 p.m. until one-half hour after the last class is dismissed for the purpose of providing security and student assistance. - That all lights, except those necessary for security purposes or janitorial services, be turned off at 11 p.m. - That, if the grant is to extend beyond eighteen (18) months, a landscaping plot plan showing screen planting along the Crest Road frontage be submitted to the City for its review and approval. - That the number of students on -site be limited to a maximum ofa , S per day. 3. FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT Based on the attached Initial Study, it has been determined that _ the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. • • INITIAL STUDY City of Rolling Hills This Initial Study was prepared by the City of Rolling Hills pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended (Division 13, California Public Resources Code), the "State EIR Guidelines" (Division 6, California Administrative Code), and the "City EIR Guidelines." 1. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Location: The project site is located on the southerly side of Crest Road and easterly of the city boundary line. More specifi- cally, it is located at the former La Cresta Elementary School. Description: The usage of the La Cresta Elementary School facility by Los Angeles Harbor College for college classes. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH GENERAL PLAN The proposed junior college usage does not conflict with the General Plan or any elements thereof. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The project site is a developed area which consists of the former La Cresta Elementary School. It is located adjacent to the administrative offices and yards for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The surrounding area is generally developed with single-family homes, which are at rural densities in the City of Rolling Hills. The site is located at a lower elevation than these homes. 4. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS The initial environmental concerns associated with the usage of La Cresta Elementary School by Los Angeles Harbor College were noise, traffic/access, law enforcement, and glare. These con- cerns were based on the potential increase in the intensity of usage due to adult students driving to school. No other major environmental concerns were identified since existing facilities would be used and no changes to the environment were anticipated. Subsequent to the first analysis, additional information was submitted and/or obtained which indicated that potential environ- mental impacts could be mitigated to acceptable levels (see Attach- ment No. 1). A more detailed discussion of the staff's initial concerns follows: 1 a. Noise: There was a concern that increased usage, especially at night could result in higher noise levels when students were leaving their classes. Based on actual experience, this has not Most of the classes end around 9:00 p.m. staggered times, noise levels are lower. 10:00 p.m. are not usually considered as disruptive. All of these considerations should not be significant. been a major problem. Since classes end at Also, noises before being extensively indicate noise levels b. Traffic/Access: Two concerns were the adequacy of parking facilities and increased traffic on adjacent highways. Parking is currently permitted on the paved portion of the playground and a portion of the access road. When these areas are combined with the existing parking lot, adequate space exists. With regard to traffic, peak traffic to the site does not coincide with peak week day traffic. Also, traffic counts indicate that the increased college traffic would not exceed roadway capacity. c. Law Enforcement: The concentration of cars during the evening hours could have resulted in vandalism and car break-ins. A result of this would be an increase in law enforcement needs. Los Angeles Harbor College provides a staff person on -site between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to assist students and direct cars to parking spaces. To provide additional security, the staff person should be required to be on -site until 1/2 hour after the last class has been dismissed. d.. Glare: Lights from cars and parking lot lights have a potential to create a glare nuisance. The location of the school in a canyon area minimizes glare from car lights. Also, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District has not added any new lighting. If the college usage is anticipated for a longer period, consideration should be given to screen planting (which will also minimize visual impacts). On -site lighting should be limited. As a result of case file information and the recommendation of mitigation measures, no significant effects are anticipated as a result of the La Cresta Elementary School site being used by Los Angeles Harbor College on a limited basis. With the mitigation measures recommended in Section 5, the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the physical environment since it will not: a) Conflict with adopted environmental plans and goals of the community; b) Have a substantial, demonstrable negative aesthetic effect; c) Substantially affect a rare or endangered species of animal or plant or the habitat of the species; 2 • • d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident fish or wildlife species, or migratory fish or wildlife species; e) Breach published national, state, or local standards relating to solid waste or litter control; f) Substantially degrade water quality; g) Contaminate a public water supply; h) Substantially degrade or deplete ground water resources; i) Interfere substantially with ground water recharge; j) Disrupt or adversely affect prehistoric or historic archaeo- logical site or a property of historic or cultural significance to a community or ethnic or a social group; or a paleontological site except as part of a scientific study of the site; k) Induce substantial growth or concentration of population; 1) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system; m) Displace a large number of people; n) Encourage activities which result in the use of large amounts of fuel, water, or energy; o) Use fuel, water or energy in a wasteful manner; p) Increase substantially the ambient noise levels for adjoining areas; q) Cause substantial flooding, erosion, or siltation; r) Expose people or structures to major geologic hazards; s) Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to serve new develop- ment; t) Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wildlife, or plants; u) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community; v) Create a potential public health or safety hazard; or involve the use, production, or disposal of materials which pose a hazard to people or animals or plant populations in the area affected; w) Conflict with established recreational, educational, religious or scientific uses of the area; x) Violate any ambient air quality standard, contribute substan- tially to an existing or projected air quality violation, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollution concentrations; y) Convert prime agricultural land'to non-agricultural use or impair the agricultural productivity of prime agricultural land; z) Interfere with emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans. 5. DISCUSSION OF WAYS TO MITIGATE SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS As a result of the environmental analysis, the following conditions should be made a part of this Negative Declaration and any subsequent case approval: - That a staff person be provided on -site by Los Angeles Harbor College from 6:30 p.m. until one-half hour after the last class is dismissed for the purpose of providing security and student assistance. 3 • • - That all lights, except those necessary for security purposes or janitorial services, be turned off at 11 p.m. - That, if the grant is to extend beyond eighteen (18) " months, a landscaping plot plan showing screen planting along the Crest Road frontage be submitted to the City for its review and approval. - That the number of students on -site be limited to a maximum of per day. 6. INITIAL STUDY PREPARATION This study was prepared by the City of Rolling Hills under the supervision of Raymond P. Ristic. CASE NO: Zoning Case 257 4 • 410 Arnea. Noe / PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION CENTER 38 CREST ROAD WEST • ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90274 (213) 377-1511 BOARD OF EDUCATION ANN L. HINCHLIFFE, PRESIDENT ROSE LACHMAN, VICE-PRESIDENT STEPHEN K. HELLER, CLERK NEAL HERTZMANN, MEMBER PATRICIA JOHANSEN, MEMBER March 9, 1981 Mr. Ray Ristic Regional Planning Department Hall of Records 320 West Temple 13th Floor - Room 1356 Impact Analysis Section Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Dear Mr. Ristic: ADMINISTRATION CLAUDE E. NORCROSS SUPERINTENDENT JACK H. RANKIN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATION WILLIAM K. VAN ROOYEN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS JAMES L. WATERS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR PERSONNEL This letter is written in response to your request on behalf of the City of Rolling Hills for a focused Environmental Impact Report. Environmental issues to be addressed are traffic, security, and addresses of students attending Harbor College classes at La Cresta. The noise aspect of the report is not addressed because of the cost faetorsinVolvred)iri:Hthe aitudy. A) TRAFFIC On February 17 and 18, 1981, a count of the number of vehicles arriving at the La Cresta School site was re- corded. The results are follows: Time Period 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. 6:45 to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 to 7:15 p.m. 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. Total 2/17/e1 29 33 15 2 79 2/18/81 .25 38 32 6 101 • • Page 2 Mr. Ray Ristic A) TRAFFIC (cont.) During this period of time, it was also observed that 25 to 30 percent of the vehicles had more than one occupant. Finally it was observed that 3 or 4 vehicles were filled to capacity, (4 or 5 individuals), who were dropped off at the La Cresta site. The vehicle and driver then departed. B) SECURITY The following schedule identifies the security provided to the La Cresta site/Administration site. 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (weekdays): A groundsman arrives at 6:00 a.m. and opens locked gate adjacent to Crest Road. A second gate which is midway between the entrance at Crest Road and the La Cresta site is also opened. The groundsman then performs his/her job responsibilites on the La Cresta/Administration sites. 3:30 p.m, to 11:00 p.m. (weekdays): At 3:30 p.m. a custodian arrives to provide custodial services at the Administration site until 11:00 p.m. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. a person has been hired by L.A. Harbor College to help direct traffic and assist people attending Harbor College classes at the La Cresta site. At 9:00 p.m. a custodian arrives at La Cresta to perform the custodial services for the site. This indi- vidual leaves at 11:00 p.m. and the gate midway between the entrance to the La Cresta site (off Crest Road) is locked. Also the gate adjacent to Crest Road is locked. 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.' (weekdays): During this period of time, an unarmed security guard is on duty at the Administration site; He provides security for the Administration site, Maintenance yard, and the La Cresta site. Weekends: From 11:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Monday, unarmed secur- ity guards are assignedto the Administration/La Cresta site for security purposes. Finally, it should be noted that the Administration/La Cresta site is also monitored by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department is the agency that has been contacted when problems arise and also when investigations are necessary to followup or report crimes. Page 3 Mr. Ray Ristic COMPOSITION OF STUDENTS ATTENDING HARBOR COLLEGE CLASSES AT LA CRESTA SCHOOL Attached marked Exhibit A are the results of a survey com- pleted by Harbor College addressing those students with Palos Verdes zip code (90274) addresses. Note that the student attendance from the 90274 zip code varies from over 85 percent to a low of 33 percent with an average of approx- imately 60 percent. I hope this information will be helpful. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, William Van Rooyen Assistant Superintendent for Business CC: Jody Murdock Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills Teena Clifton City of Rolling Hills Michael Gegna L.A. Harbor College CT' rr • LosAngelesHarborCoilege • 1111 FIGUEROA PLACE • WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA 90744 • (213) 518-1000 March 5, 1981 . l. a1 V i -.1 Mr. Bill Van Rooyen Assistant Superintendent Business Palos Verdes Unified District Office 38 Crest Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Bill: Enclosed is the random sample selected from some of our class offerings at La Cresta. The selection was made with absolutely no attempt to manipulate percents of students from the area. It appears that the student attendance from 90274 fluctuates from over 85 percent to a low of 33 percent with an approximate 60 percent average "from Palos Verdes home addresses. Sincerely, Michael Gegna, Coordinator Community Services Office • EXHIBIT A PERSONAL SAFETY PERCENTAGE FROM 90274 AREA 90274 90731 90501 90505 90732 90717 62% 23 6 " 1 2 1 3 90248 1 INVESTMENTS 90274 90277 90732 90731 90710 90744 55% 18 1 6 5 2 • 1 ESTATE PLANNING 90274 90710 90731 90501 66% 25 5 2 1 MAGIC 90731 90274 90733 90717 • 90732 90502 33%, 3 4 1 1 1 1 90808 1 DANCERCIZE 90732 90731 90277 90274 90505 3 4 2. 16, 1 62% ACUPRESSURE I 90731 . 90278 90710 90277 90274 90717 38% 2 1 1 1 11 6 90745 90744 . .2 2 THRILL SHOPPING 90274 90731 ' 90505 90502 85% 17 1 1 1 CAREER PLANNING 90274 90504 90717 90710 9 1 2 3 60% EXHIBIT A. • • PERCENTAGE FROM THE TOTAL YOU --FOR WOMEN 90274 AREA 90274 90731 90717 90277 71%. 10 1 2 1 MONEY DOCTOR 90731 90274 90277 90732• 90745 90717 52% 4 12 1 2 2 2 TEAR GAS 90274 90731 90717 90732 90254 90503 57% 20 5 5 3 1 1 F. STOP PHOTO 90274- 90737 90732 90731 90746 90710 54% 19 2 4 4 . 1 2 '90504 90264 1 . 1 - In the sample, the percentage of attendance from 90274 ranged from 33 percent to 85 percent with an average for the 12 classes sampled of 57.92 percent. • - ° - PROOF OF PUBLI ION (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. am the principal clerk of the printer of the a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published .yei....zh e&&ly in the City ofRoiItirtg..ili a:s..Eetabes 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. l.p1t5 19 .63, Case Number .624.957 ; 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: Ap'i .2.5., all in the year 19...87. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 1.4 Dated at.:P.;��kl)��.N... California, this, . 19t°., gnature Free copies of this blank form may be secured from: CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER SERVICE BUREAU, INC. Legal Advertising Clearing House P.O. Box 31 Los Angeles, CA 90053 Telephone 625-2541 Please request GENERAL Proof of Publication when ordering this form. This space is for the C ty Clerk's Filing Stamp 1 1825 Proof of Publication of �j j . �1 i-:1�. r•'i ram...... .�f iU.gn ..`Yf i%1 ✓ ..4Y �.... 2 5. tr% R.H.H. No. 1825 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD NOTICE OF` NEGATIVE DECLARA- TION ZONING CASE, NO. 257 CONDITIONAL USE PER- MIT NOTICE is hereby given that a Draft . Conditional Negative Declaration has been prepared in the matter of the Conversion of a Public Elementary School Facility located'.; at 38, Cresti Road West, . Rolling Hills; , to an Adult School by Los Angeles Harbor Cpllege. The Environmental Quality Board will consider r the Draft Negative Declara- tion at a meeting at the time, date and location specified below to determine the ade- qucy, of said environmental documentation: Said en- vironmental document will be available at the Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, Califor- nia and may be viewed during working hours, 8 .A.'M.. to noon, 1 P.M. to-430 P.M. MEETING ; DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 1981. MEETING TIME: 8:30 A.M.• LOCATION: Council Chambers,, Rolling (-hills City Hall, .2 Portuguese Bend Road, RollingHills, Califor- nia 90274. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Teena Clifton,' Publish in the Pa os Verdes Peninsula News and Rolling Hulls Herald April, 25, 1981.