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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a
Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the
following:
Application has been filed with the City of Rolling Hills for approval of the project known as
Zoning Case No. 550 to be located at 12 Outrider Road and to be implemented by Mr. and Mrs.
David Tabah.
The request is briefly described as:
ZONING CASE NO. 550: Request for a Variance to encroach into the rear yard setback to
construct a sports court and a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of
the same sports court at 12 Outrider Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 74-EF).
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Lead Agency has analyzed the
project and determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
Based on this finding, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:
BASED ON THE INITIAL STUDY, AND CONDITION(S) (IF APPLICABLE), IT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED THAT THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
A period of at least 20 days from the date of publication of the notice of this NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial
Study and this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the
Lead Agency. A copy of the proposed Zoning Code amendment is on file in the offices of The City
of Rolling Hills, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274.
Date: February 24, 1997 By:_
Lola Ungar, Pri a1 Planner
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within
proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
On the
I served the within /)/jL,,. �, �, , DA
day of
r
, 1997
a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below
by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelop with postage thereon fully prepaid, in
the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows:
FAXED MAILED DELIVERED
Palos Verdes City Attorney City Manager
Peninsula News
Also posted at City Hall.
Planning Commission
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on the 2/' day of
,1997 at Rolling Hills, California.
MELINDA SCHOEN
CLERK
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a
Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the
following:
Application has been filed with the City of Rolling Hills for approval of the project known as
Zoning Case No. 550 to be located at 12 Outrider Road and to be implemented by Mr. and Mrs.
David Tabah.
The request is briefly described as:
ZONING CASE NO. 550: Request for a Variance to encroach into the rear yard setback to
construct a sports court and a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of
the same sports court at 12 Outrider Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 74-EF).
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Lead Agency has analyzed the
project and determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
Based on this finding, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:
BASED ON THE INITIAL STUDY, AND CONDITION(S) (IF APPLICABLE), IT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED THAT THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
A period of at least 20 days from the date of publication of the notice of this NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial
Study and this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the
Lead Agency. A copy of the proposed Zoning Code amendment is on file in the offices of The City
of Rolling Hills, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274.
Date: February 24, 1997 By:__
Lola Ungar, Prin'><..1 Planner
Printed on Recycled Paper.
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 principle clerk of the
printer of the
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Palos Verdes Peninsula News
and Rolling Hills Herald
a newspaper of general circulation, printed and
published semi -weekly
in the City of
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
Rolling Hills Estates
date of October 15 19 63
Case Number C 824957 ; 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:
Fcbruar i
all in the year 19 Ci1
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
Dated at Rolling Hills Estates
California, this al day of rrreb , 1911
\UAu0r1/,
Signature
Proof of Publication of
P.V.P. News No. 4847
CiTY OF ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
a 7
NGTi6IS' HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Com-
missioh of the City of Rolling H s will hold a Public
Hearing at 7:30 p .m. on Tuesd March 18, 1997 in
the Council Chambers of City H. {2,Portuguese Bend
Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the urrtose of receiving
public input regarding the followi
1'"
Application has been filed1Witha City of Rolling Hills
for approval of the project (mown as Zoning Case No.
550 to be located at 12 Outrider Road and to be. Imple-
mented by Mr. and Mrs. David Tabah,
The request Is briefly described as:
ZONING CASE NO. 550: Request for a Variance to
encroach into the rear yard setback to construct a
sports court and a request for a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the construction of the same sports court at 12
Outrider Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 74-EF).
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Lead
. Agency has analyzed the project and determined that
the project will not have a significant impact on the en- .
vironment. Based on this finding, the Lead Agency pre-
pared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION. , -
FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:
BASED
��ON THE INITIIF AL STUDY,: AND CONDI
l M NEOS'C'HAT THE ROJECT WILL NOT HAVE ASIG-'
NIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. '
•.A period of at least 20 days from the date of pubiica-'
)Ion: of. the notice of, this NEGATIVE. DECLARATION.,".
WA tie. prMVtded.:to enable 'pubil`e: re e.YJ :Of the: project;
specificatiohs; the initial Studyy'ails this'ddctifnent`p�rior
to the final adoptlOttot the NEGA .IVE,DECL'ApATION,'•
rby the Cead,Agolicy 'A �copy'bt; he:'proposed Zoning..
Code amendment iron -file In the offices, of The pity
(ollihqq H2 IIIs. POrtugdese' Bend Road., Rollin ' ills, ,,
A. 90274, ..
DATE FEBRUARY 24,1997 '+I "." ` ' ,..;
BY: LOLA UNGAR; PRINCIPAL PLANNER • ;�
'Published' In the Palos Verdes Penlnsula News on
' February 27,1997.
APR 1 8 1997
CITY OF I'e.Q':_' 4:ILLS
By
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City o/ ieo`�C'n
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AltAlitteSaNUARY 24, 1957
MAR 0 4 faa7NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND
D ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
COUNTY CLERK (310) 377.1521
NEGATIVE DECLEAK Q rr�% )FAX (310) 377 7288
t" '� l�sr� Dr- Pla aityofrh@aol.com
AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a
Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the
following:
Application has been filed with the City of Rolling Hills for approval of the project known as
Zoning Case No. 550 to be located at 12 Outrider Road and to be implemented by Mr. and Mrs.
David Tabah.
The request is briefly described as:
ZONING CASE NO. 550: Request for a Variance to encroach into the rear yard setback to
construct a sports court and a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of
the same sports court at 12 Outrider Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 74-EF).
Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Lead Agency has analyzed the
project and determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment.
Based on this finding, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:
BASED ON THE INITIAL STUDY, AND CONDITION(S) (IF APPLICABLE), IT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED THAT THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT.
A period of at least 20 days from the date of publication of the notice of this NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial
Study and this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the
Lead Agency. A copy of the proposed Zoning Code amendment is on file in the offices of The City
of Rolling Hills, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274.
Date: February 24, 1997 By:
Lola Ungar, Prin 1 .1 Planner
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
Date Filed January 15. 1997 Zoning Case No. 547
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applicant(s): Mr. and Mrs. David Tabah Tel. (310) 514-9111
Address: 12 Outrider Road. Rolling Hills. CA 90274
2. Legal Owner(s): David and Lynn Tabah
3. Project Address: 12 Outrider Road. Rolling Hills. CA 90274
Assessor's Book No. 7567 - 003 - 033 Lot No. 74-EF
4. Other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those
required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
Approvals are required by the Planning Commission. concurrence by the City Council. and the
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
5. Existing zoning district: Residential Agricultural -Suburban - 1 acre Zone (RA-S- l )
6. Proposed project/use of site: Develop a sports court at a lot where a one-story single family
residence with an attached garage is being constructed to replace an existing single family
residence.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7. Site size: 1.96 acres
8. Net lot area 85.377 square feet
9. Total square footage of structures: Existing and proposed structures on the lot are a one-story,
single family residence. attached garage. swimming pool, pool house. stable and the proposed
sports court. These structures will total 7.037 square feet.
10. Number of floors of construction: : N/A
11. Basement square footage: N/A
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12. Total combined flatwork and structural lot coverage: 12.505 square feet
13. Will any exterior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls?: N/A
14. Will any interior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls?: N/A
15. Will the entire building structure require a new roof?: N/A
16. Will the existing roof remain intact, with less than 200 square feet added?: N/A
17. Will cut and fill be balanced? Amount cut 20 cubic yards Amount fill 20 cubic yards
18. Area of disturbance. Square feet 13.107 sauare feet. Percentage of lot 15.4%.
19. If residential, include the unit size. Square feet: The residence is 2.927 square feet.
20. If commercial, indicate the type of project, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented,
square footage of sales area, estimated employment per shift and loading facilities. N/A
21. If industrial, indicate the type of project, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities.
N/A
22. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project.
N/A
23. Attach plans.
24. Proposed scheduling. As soon as possible.
25. If the project involves a site plan review, variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state
this and indicate clearly why the application is required.
The project requires a request for a Variance to encroach into the rear yard setback for a
proposed sports court and a reauest for a Conditional Use Permit for a Recreational Game Court
in conformance with the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes
(attach additional sheets as necessary).
YES NO
X 26. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or
hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours.
X 27. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or
public lands or roads.
X 28. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
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YES N
X 29. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
X 30. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes, or odors in vicinity.
X 31. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or
quantity, or alteration of existing draining patterns.
X 32. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
X 33. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more.
X 34. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic
substances, flammable or explosives.
X 35. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire,
water, sewage, etc.).
X 36. Substantially increased fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil,
natural gas, etc.).
X _ 37. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
The snorts court is proposed to be situated on a hillside at a third level below a new single family
residence that is being constructed to replace an existing single family residence.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
38. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil
stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any
existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site.
Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
The proiect site is a large 1.96 acre parcel consisting of an undulating hillside covered by mature shrubs
and trees. with some areas being heavily wooded. Currently, a one-story single family residence with
an attached garage is being constructed to replace an existing single family residence. The new
residence encroaches into the front yard setback. There is an existing stable at the site. At a second level
down from the residence there is an existing pool and pool house. The applicants propose to construct a
snorts court at a third level beneath the pool and pool house. Landscaped lawns, shrubs and trees
surround the existing residence, with native plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees beyond the residential
area. Native birds and animals frequent the area such as sparrows, crows. raccoons. possum. skunks.,
gophers and an occasional fox.,
39. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any
cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial,
etc.), intensity of land use (one -family, guest house, office use, etc.) and scale of development
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(height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or
Polaroid photos will be accepted.
The site is located within a one unit per 1-acre zone designation and is surrounded by similar
development of the one-story ranch style residences with agricultural outbuildings. As described in
Paragraph 38. native birds and animals freauent the area.,
A detailed discussion of all potential environmental impacts checked "Yes" . or
"Maybe" is provided, along with appropriate mitigation measures.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Please explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers on separate sheets) YES MAYBE NO
40. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic
substructures? — — X
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering
of the soil? X — —
c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? _ _ X
d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique
geologic or physical features? _ _ X
a-d. Although approval of the sports court will not result in unstable earth conditions or in changes in.
geologic substructures, it should be noted that portions of the City exhibit unstable earth.
conditions. including active landslides and soil creep. The Land Use Element of the General.
Plan establishes a Landslide Hazard Overlay to carefully regulate development in unstable areas.
This property is not within a mapped active landslide area. Grading. excessive irrigation. and/or
increased septic tank discharge in unstable areas may trigger additional slope failure. Because
the City is located in seismically active Southern California, additional development will be
exposed to potential groundshaking in the event of an earthquake. The Palos Verdes fault,
considered potentially active, is located approximately one mile northeast of the City.
Approval of the sports court will result in disruptions, displacement, compaction. or
overcrowding of the soil at the eastern portion of the lot. During construction these will occur in,
order to prepare a 3,357 square foot pad site for the 2,450 square foot sports court. Two
building Dads currently exist. The displacement and recompaction of the soil will be required to
conform with local ordinances and engineering practices requiring balanced cut and fill on each
individual lot and should not cause a significant environmental impact.
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e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on
or off the site?
f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes
in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the
channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any
bay, inlet or lake?
Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as
earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or
similar hazards?
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YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X
e-g. During future construction. there will be removal of some natural vegetative cover to create a
building nad. potentially causing an increase in soil erosion by wind action or storm runoff.
This reduction of vegetative cover and the increased runoff associated with development may
cause a slight increase in the soil deposition. siltation. or erosion in or near the ocean. As,
additional development is limited to a 2.450 square foot sports court. related erosion impacts,
will be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures
A. The applicant shall prepare and submit to the City 15 copies of a preliminary grading plan
showing proposed drainage direction and facilities. driveways. easements. setbacks. existing
structures. building nad(s). the snorts court. stable. corral. and blue line streams for the lot at
least 30 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing on the Variance and Conditional Use
Permit applications.
41. Air. Will the proposal result in: YES MAYBE NO
a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air
quality? — — X
b . The creation of objectionable odors? — X
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally or regionally?
X
a-c. The proposed proiect provides for a total net increase in development of a sports court.,
Although this development will generate slight increases in vehicle trips during and after,
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construction and obiectionable odors during construction, the resultant impact on air Quality will
be less than significant.
YES MAYBE NO
42. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water
movements, in either marine or fresh waters? — _ X
The development of a sports court will not alter fresh or marine water currents.,
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water runoff? _ _ X
The proposed sports court may alter drainage patterns, increase surface runoff and reduce water
absorption by the placement of a concrete sports court and the introduction of impervious surface
materials and irrigation systems. The impacts are not expected to be substantial.
c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? _ _ X
No maior floodplains exist in the City. Flood waters generally flow through the canyon areas. The
proposed sports court is proposed for a flat area above the bottom of the canyon that exists on this
hillside lot. Changes in the course or flow of floodwaters is not anticipated.
d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body?
X
No water bodies are located in the project area. Future development of a sports court is not expected to
result in change in the amount of surface water of anv water bodies located in the vicinity.
e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of
surface water quality, including but not limited to
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters?
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Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through
direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception
of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise
available for public water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property to water -related hazards
such as flooding or tidal waves?
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No maior floodnlains exist in the Citv and development is not permitted in the canyon areas most likely
to be affected by flooding. No open bodies of water occur within the City, thus no such hazard exists.
The snorts court is located high enough and far enough away from the ocean that tsunami hazards do
not exist.
YES MAYBE NO
j. Significant changes in the temperature, flow, or chemical
content of surface thermal springs? _ X
43. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species
of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora
and aquatic plants)?
b . Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered
species of plants?
c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species?
X
X
X
d . Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? _ X
a-d. Anv additional development within the City will reduce the amount of native vegetation which
will be replaced in some instances by non-native species. But, due to the limited growth
proposed. the development of a sports court, this impact will be less than significant. In
addition. the General Plan and Zoning Code set forth policies which encourage the retention and,
use of native drought tolerant vegetation in landscaping. No known rare and endangered
species of plants exist in the City.
44. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species
or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna)?
X
As further development occurs in Rolling Hills, the natural habitat of the area will be slightly reduced.
But. the impact of the current proposal is expected to be less than significant.
b . Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered
species of animals? _ _ X
The development of a sports court for this proiect provides the opportunity to retain substantial amounts
of existing habitat. In 1994, the Palos Verdes Blue butterfly, formerly listed as endangered. was seen at
the nearby San Pedro Fuel Depot Station where its habitat is being restored. Several other animals do
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occur. however, that are considered as candidates for protection by either the Federal Government or
the State Government. Recently, the California gnatcatcher was removed from the list of endangered
species and. in a recent census. pairs were located in the adiacent City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Other
target species for the Rancho Palos Verdes Peninsula Area that are being studied by the State of
California Department of Fish and Game are the Cactus Wren and the Coast Horned Lizard. The impact
of the proposed future development of a sports court will be less than significant.
c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result
in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat?
45. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? _ X
Noise levels from the use of the proposed sports court may increase. These noise levels are expected to
be intermittent in nature. A full size tennis court currently exists at the residence at the north side of this,
property at the same elevation. Development of the sports court is consistent with similar recreational,
uses in the community and the court will be located in an area of the property where such use will not be
intrusive to surrounding properties. Therefore, the impacts of the noise levels from the use of a sports,
court at the subject site is not expected to be substantial.,
YES
MAYBE . NO
X
X
b . Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
46. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare?
47. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the
present or planned land use of an area?
48. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources?
b . Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource?
49. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemical or
radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? X
b . Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an
emergency evacuation plan? _ X
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50. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution,
density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? ._ X
51. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a
demand for additional housing? _ _ X
52. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new
parking?
c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of
people and/or goods?
X
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? _ X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles? _ X
53. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in
a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following
areas:
a. Fire protection? _ _ X
b. Police protection? X
c. Schools? _ X
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _ _ X
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? _ _ X
f. Other governmental services? _ _ X
54. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? _ _ X
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of
energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? X
55. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas? _ X
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b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
56. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard
excluding mental health?
b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards?
57. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to
public view?
58. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities?
59. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the
destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological
site?
YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
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b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure,
or object? — — X
c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? _ X
d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact area? _ X
Mitigation Measures
B . In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological, paleontological or other cultural
resource is encountered during project grading or development, all grading and construction
shall cease in the immediate area, and the find shall be left untouched until a qualified,
professional archaeologist or paleontologist, whichever is appropriate, is contacted and called in,
to evaluate the find and makes recommendations as to disposition, mitigation or salvage. The
developer shall incur the cost of such professional investigation. The developer shall comply.
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with the mitigation measures recommended and approved by the City for the disposition.
mitigation or salvage of such material.
60. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of
the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California history
or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the potential to 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. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable? (A project may affect two or
more separate resources where the impact is relatively small,
but where- the effect of the total of those impacts on the
environment is significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly
or indirectly?
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YES MAYBE NO
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NOTE: Before the Lead Agency can accept this application as complete, the applicant must consult the
lists prepared pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and submit a signed statement
indicating whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any such
list, and shall specify any list.
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT
The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists
compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Accordingly, the project applicant is
required to submit a signed statement which contains the following information:
1. Name of applicant:
2. Address:
3. Phone Number:
4. Address of Site (street name and number if available, and ZIP code):
5. Local Agency (city/county:
6. Assessor's book, page, and parcel number:
7. Specify any list pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES SITES
LIST (available at City Hall).
8. Regulatory identification number:
9. Date of List: DECEMBER 1994
Date:
LOLA M. UNGAR (Signature)
For the City of Rolling Hills
Public Agency
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NOTE: In the event that the project site and any alternatives are not listed on any list compiled pursuant
to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, then the applicant must certify that fact as provided
below.
I have consulted the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and hereby
certify that the development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not contained
on these lists.
Date: FEBRUARY 13, 1997
LOLA M. UNGAR (Si ture)
For the City of Rolling Hills
Public Agency
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits
present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the
facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date: FEBRUARY 13, 1997
LOLA M. UNGAR (Si(gr{ature)
For the City of Rolling Hills
Public Agency •
On the basis of this initial evaluation: (check one)
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an
attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared.
I find the project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
Date February 13, 1997
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By:
LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPI PLANNER
For the City of Rolling Hills (Lead Agency)
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Mr. and Mrs. David Tabah
12 Outrider Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Mitigation Measures
A. The applicant shall prepare and submit to the City 15 conies of a preliminary grading elan
showing proposed drainage direction and facilities, driveways, easements, setbacks, existing
structures. building nad(s), the snorts court. stable. corral. and blue line streams for the lot at
least 30 days prior to the Planning Commission hearing on the Variance and Conditional Use
Permit applications.
B . In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological, paleontological or other cultural
resource is encountered during nroiect grading or development, all grading and construction
shall cease in the immediate area. and the find shall be left untouched until a Qualified
professional archaeologist or paleontologist. whichever is appropriate, is contacted and called in
to evaluate the find and makes recommendations as to disposition, mitigation or salvage. The
developer shall incur the cost of such professional investigation. The developer shall comply
with the mitigation measures recommended and approved by the City for the disposition.
mitigation or salvage of such material.
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