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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
0 POPPY TRAIL PROJECT AND PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1 POPPY TRAIL
City of Rolling Hills, California
SECOND ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AUGUST 15, 2017
Project Description: This document is a Second Addendum to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (the "MND") for the remediation of a 2005 landslide which originated from
1 Poppy Trail Road. The displacement of dirt caused by the landslide affected two
adjacent lots. During the remediation process, and following several lot line
adjustments between the affected parcels, two lots were eventually created: 0 Poppy
Trail Road and 1 Poppy Trail Road. Following the landslide, the City of Rolling Hills
and the Rolling Hills Community Association undertook various improvements and,
between April and October of 2010, detailed project plans were developed for
remediation of the failed slope. (Hereinafter referred to as the "Landslide Remediation
Project."). The purpose of the remediation was to remediate the failed slope and to
allow for future development of the site with single family homes. With relation to the
Landslide Remediation Project, the City Council adopted a resolution in 2010 approving
a variance to disturb 65% of the net lot area of what is now 0 Poppy Trail Road and 55%
disturbance of the net lot area of what is now 1 Poppy Trail. Pursuant to an updated
survey of 0 Poppy Trail Road, the existing disturbance is actually 78.95%. There is no
additional disturbance planned for the proposed project at 0 Poppy Trail Road; any
slight grading that will be conducted in connection with the proposed project at 0
Poppy Trail Road consists of smoothing and evening out the existing building pad.
An updated survey was not conducted for the lot known as 1 Poppy Trail, as there is no
development application pending; however, staff believes that the disturbance of the lot
located at 1 Poppy Trail also exceeds the percentage that was reported relative to the
Landslide Remediation Project. A rough estimate of the disturbance of the second lot
(according to staff) is also about 78% of the new lot area.
The overall purpose of this Second Addendum is to modify the minor technical
discrepancy between the approved disturbance percentage (65%) and the actual
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disturbance percentage (78.95%) for 0 Poppy Trail and the approved disturbance (55%)
and the estimated disturbance percentage of 1 Poppy Trail. There is a pending
development application for 0 Poppy Trail Road; the lots for both 0 and 1 Poppy Trail
Road have been remediated to allow for the development of one single family residence
on each lot. There will be no environmental impact from the grading or development of
a single family home, therefore it will not cause new significant impacts not identified
in the previously certified MND or result in a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified significant impacts related to the Landslide Remediation Project.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION 4
A. LANDSLIDE REMEDIATION PROJECT 4
B. PROJECT MODIFICATION REGARDING 0 POPPY TRAIL 5
C. PROPOSED MODIFICATION REGARDING 1 POPPY TRAIL 6
D. ADDENDUM PURPOSE & NEED 6
II. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT MODIFICATION
& NECESSARY ACTIONS 8
III. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 9
A. GEOLOGY & SOILS 10
B. AIR QUALITY 11
C. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 11
D. CULTURAL RESOURCES 11
E. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 12
F. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY 12
G. NOISE & VIBRATION 12
H. RECREATION 13
I. TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC 13
J. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS 13
IV. CONCLUSION 14
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. LANDSLIDE REMEDIATION PROJECT
On March 5, 2005, a landslide originating from the property located at 1 Poppy Trail
Road caused a large amount of dirt to be displaced. Following the landslide, the City of
Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Community Association undertook various
improvements and, between April and October of 2010, detailed project plans were
developed for remediation of the failed slope.
In the summer of 2010, a preliminary geotechnical finding and analysis was prepared
(relative to the slope failure and repair), as well as a review of the grading plan and
tentative parcel map. These reports were prepared by GMU Geotechnical, Inc. and
were reviewed and approved by Willdan Engineering, the City's contracted Building
and Safety/Public Works Engineers.
By the fall, of 2010, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority ("JPIA") had
requested discretionary approval from the City in order to (1) subdivide the land in
question into two single-family residential lots fronting Poppy Trail Road; (2) allow for
a lot line adjustment; (3) allow for a grading plan; (4) allow for a zone change; (5) allow
for a site plan review; and (5) seek variances to repair the slope failure. (Hereinafter
collectively referred to as the "Landslide Remediation Project.") Specifically, with
relation to the variances, the JPIA sought a variance from the City's requirement that a
maximum of 40% of any lot be disturbed;1 in order to remediate the landslide and to
create residential building pads and access thereto, the JPIA proposed to disturb no
more than 65% of the net lot area of 0 Poppy Trail Road and 55% of the net lot area for 1
Poppy Trail Road. Additionally, the JPIA sought variances in order to construct
retaining walls, grade steeper slopes, provide a set -aside for a future stable and corral in
the front yard of 0 Poppy Trail Road, and export 5,000 cubic yards of dirt.
In connection with the Landslide Remediation Project, the JPIA prepared an Initial
Study and determined that, with the implementation of mitigation measures, no
negative effect on the environment would result. Therefore, an MND was prepared; on
October 4, 2010, the City Council approved the MND. (Hereinafter referred to as the
"2010 MND.")
In December of 2010, prequalified contractors were invited to submit bids related to the
Landslide Remediation Project. During this time, the JPIA determined that it would be
possible to reduce or eliminate some of the retaining walls through selected
modifications of the grading plan and proposed its modifications related thereto to the
City. These project modifications comprised four main elements: (1) a reduction in the
number and height of the walls for the project by increasing the slope steepness; (2)
additional dirt to be exported from the site; (3) reduction in grading quantities for
remediation of the slopes; and (4) changes in the landscape plan consistent with the
See Section 17.16.070(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code which limits the amount of disturbance on a
lot to forty percent of the net lot area.
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proposed slope modifications. The City determined that the modifications proposed by
the JPIA to the Landslide Remediation Project would require Planning Commission
approval, an amendment to the resolution of approval related to the site plan review,
and an addendum to the 2010 MND. Following geotechnical review of the revised
grading plan for 0 and 1 Poppy Trail Road, the first addendum to the 2010 MND was
processed and approved by the City Council on February 28, 2011. (Hereinafter
referred to as the "First Addendum.") Collectively, the 2010 MND and First Addendum
may be referred to as MND.
On July 19, 2011, a revised corrective grading and geogrid configuration was considered
relative to the Landscape Remediation Project. Similarly, on October 5, 2012, a report of
geotechnical observation and testing of the Landslide Remediation Project was
prepared. These reports were again prepared by GMU Geotechnical and were
reviewed and approved by Willdan Engineering. Furthermore, with relation to the
Landslide Remediation Project, the Los Angeles County Building Department
conducted intense geotechnical evaluations with respect to the soil, hydrology, geology,
compaction, and excavation of the site. Pursuant to these studies, it was concluded that
the methods proposed by the Landslide Remediation Project would result in safe and
stable parcels suitable for development.
B. PROJECT MODIFICATION REGARDING 0 POPPY TRAIL
The proposed project at 0 Poppy Trail Road consists of a new 4,859 square foot
residence with 1,000 square feet of covered porches, a 1,232 square foot garage, a 96
square foot service yard, a 560 square foot pool and spa, a 220 square foot detached
solid -roof covered patio and outdoor kitchen, a 64 square foot enclosed space for pool
equipment, a 54 square foot gatehouse leading to an outdoor courtyard with a 100
square foot fountain, and overall grading of 2,726 cubic yards. (Hereinafter referred to
as the "0 Poppy Trail Project.") An updated survey conducted by the 0 Poppy Trail
Project engineer concluded that the existing disturbance of the lot is 78.95%; not 65%, as
was previously calculated with relation to the Landslide Remediation Project. There is
no additional disturbance planned for the 0 Poppy Trail Project. The slight grading,
which consists of smoothing and evening out the building pad, will take place on the
existing building pad. Two recent reports prepared relative to the 0 Poppy Trail Project
indicated that the building pad created by the remediation is safe for construction and
the percolation testing for the proposed septic tank indicate that the geologic conditions
on the site are adequate for construction of the proposed septic system. As this building
pad was previously graded and disturbed with relation to the Landslide Remediation
Project, the 0 Poppy Trail Project does not introduce potentially significant
environmental impacts that were not addressed in the 2010 MND.
C. PROPOSED MODIFICATION REGARDING 1 POPPY TRAIL
1 Poppy Trail is currently vacant and the City has not received a development
application at this time. An updated review conducted by City staff indicates that the
existing disturbance of this lot is closer to 78%; not 55%, as was previously calculated
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with relation to the Landslide Remediation Project. An updated survey, as well as
geotechnical and percolation reports, will be required before any development could be
approved on 1 Poppy Trail. With that said, however, the Landslide Remediation
Project included creating a building pad on 1 Poppy Trail; therefore, no additional
disturbance will be necessary. For these reasons (explained in further detail below)
future development of 1 Poppy Trail Road will not introduce potentially significantly
environmental impacts that were not addressed in the MND.
D. ADDENDUM PURPOSE & NEED
In order to account for the discrepancy between the disturbance calculations in the
Landslide Remediation Project and the 0 Poppy Trail Project, the applications for both
Projects were thoroughly compared. In doing so, City staff noted that the Landslide
Remediation Project calculations for the property located at 0 Poppy Trail Road failed to
take into consideration a disturbed area which existed prior to the 2005 landslide.
Additionally, these calculations failed to account for the disturbance of the area
necessary for future construction of a stable and corral. When considered together, the
existing disturbance area prior to the 2005 landslide and the set aside area for the future
construction of a stable and corral account for approximately 4.6% of the lot. Therefore,
the disturbance for 0 Poppy Trail which should have been reported with relation to the
Landslide Remediation Project is 69.6%. Lastly, in comparing the actual plans which
delineate the lot disturbances for both Projects, the disturbances for the Landslide
Remediation Project and the 0 Poppy Trail Project are nearly identical (with the
exception of the 4.6% described above).
In order to account for the discrepancy between the disturbance calculations in the
Landslide Remediation Project and the 1 Poppy Trail Road parcel, the "as graded
plans" prepared at the final stages of the Landslide Remediation Project and the
originally submitted plans for the remediation were thoroughly compared. In doing so,
City staff noted that the Landslide Remediation Project calculations for the property
located at 1 Poppy Trail Road failed to take into consideration a disturbed area, which
existed prior to the 2005 landslide. Additionally, these calculations failed to account for
the disturbance of the area necessary for future construction of a stable and corral.
When considered together, the existing disturbance area prior to the 2005 landslide and
the set aside area for the future construction of a stable and corral account for
approximately 5% of the lot. Therefore, the disturbance for 1 Poppy Trail which should
have been reported with relation to the Landslide Remediation Project is 60%.
The purpose of this addendum is to reconcile the new information (i.e. the variation in
disturbance area) and demonstrate that the deviation does not change the conclusions
in the MND such that the MND can be used by decision makers in making the
discretionary decision as to whether or not to approve the project. Typically, single
family homes are exempt from CEQA review under 15303 (new construction of small
structures). Due to the existence of the landslide on the site, the City is relying on the
MND prepared for the Landslide Remediation Project (which acknowledged this future
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development on the site) to confirm that there will be no significant environmental
impacts from the project.
The information presented above indicates that the proposed modifications to the
Landslide Remediation Project relative to the disturbance percentage constitutes a
minor technical change pursuant to Section 15164 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines and does
not represent a substantive change to the Project or the circumstances in which the
Landslide Remediation Project (or any future site development) will be undertaken, nor
would the changes introduce potentially significant environmental impacts that were
not previously addressed in the adopted MND.
The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines establish
the type of environmental documentation that is required when changes to a project
occur after a project has been approved. Section 15164 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines
states that:
"An addendum to an adopted negative declaration may be prepared only if
minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions
described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or
negative declaration have occurred."
Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines states that preparation of a subsequent EIR or
negative declaration is required when there are substantial changes proposed to a
project, or substantial changes occur with respect to circumstances, or new information
becomes available which could lead to new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Likewise,
California Public Resources Code ("PRC") Section 21166 states that unless one or more
of the following events occur, no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact
report shall be required by the lead agency or by any responsible agency:
• Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major
revisions of the environmental impact report;
• Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under
which the project is being undertaken which will require major
revisions in the environmental impact report; or
• New information, which was not known and could not have been
known at the time the environmental impact report was certified as
complete, becomes available.
This Second Addendum analyzes the 78.95% disturbance for the 0 Poppy Trail Project
and a disturbance in excess of 55% on 1 Poppy Trail, and potential environmental
impacts associated therewith in light of the environmental impacts identified for the
Landslide Remediation Project. As discussed in the sections that follow, for all
environmental issues, the Second Addendum demonstrates that the disturbance on
both lots would not result in new significant impacts not identified in the Landslide
Remediation Project's previously certified MND or substantially increase the severity of
previously identified impacts such that a supplemental or subsequent environmental
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impact report is required. As presented below, none of the conditions described in State
CEQA Guidelines section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent
environmental document has occurred. As a result, and addendum is the appropriate
CEQA document for analysis and consideration of the proposed project modification.
II. DESCRIPTION OF PROTECT MODIFICATION & NECESSARY ACTIONS
This Second Addendum, along with the First Addendum and the 2010 MND, are
intended to cover all discretionary approvals that may be required to construct or
implement the Landslide Remediation Project and development of single family homes
on the site. The following discretionary actions are addressed by this Second
Addendum, and are added to those discretionary approvals listed in the Landslide
Remediation Project's 2010 MND (as amended on February 28, 2011).
The 0 Poppy Trail Project includes the construction of a single family residence,
including amenities and structures appurtenant thereto; as such, the Project is
categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 3, Section 15303 ("New Construction").
However, while the updated survey related to the 0 Poppy Trail Project calculates a
necessary disturbance of 78.95% - for which the project applicant is seeking a variance -
the restrictions imposed by the Landslide Remediation Project preclude any disturbance
on the 0 Poppy Trail property in excess of 65%. Therefore, in order for the City to
properly process and consider the appropriateness of the variance requested by the 0
Poppy Trail Project applicant, the disturbance percentage must be accurate. With that
said, the calculations made with relation to the Landslide Remediation Project do not
include the existing disturbance area prior to the 2005 landslide, the set aside area for
the future construction of a stable and corral, and the changes in the soil from 2011 to
the present reflected in the current condition of the property.
The allowable uses for 1 Poppy Trail include the construction of a single family
residence, as well as any amenities and structures appurtenant thereto; development of
this kind would also be categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 3, Section 15303
("New Construction"). However, Staff's review of the Landslide Remediation Project
has indicated that residential development on 1 Poppy Trail would require a
disturbance in excess of 55% - which is prohibited by the development conditions
imposed relative to this lot. In anticipation of any future development project at 1
Poppy Trail Road, the disturbance percentage must be accurate. With that said, the
calculations made with relation to the Landslide Remediation Project do not include the
existing disturbance area prior to the 2005 landslide, the set aside area for the future
construction of a stable and corral, and the changes in the soil from 2011 to the present
reflected in the current condition of the property.
This Second Addendum is required to correct a minor technical discrepancy between
the approved disturbance percentages (65% and 55%) and the actual disturbance
percentages (78.95% and 78%) for 0 Poppy Trail and 1 Poppy Trail, respectively. As
indicated by the geotechnical studies of the landslide remediation project and as shown
on the geological, grading and drainage plans for the landslide remediation project, the
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limit of remediation (thus disturbance), plus the disturbance of the areas of the lots
prior to the remediation calculate to the 78.95% and 78% of the net lot area for each lot
and not to the previously reported 65% and 55% disturbance. Reviewing these
documents, one can state with certainty that the area of disturbance as
currently calculated for each lot have been addressed in the MND and the remediation
methodology proposed and implemented by the Landslide Remediation Project
included all these areas. Therefore, a modification to address the minor technical
discrepancy between the approved disturbance percentage (55%) and the actual
disturbance percentage (approximately 78%) will not cause new significant impacts not
identified in the 2010 MND or result in a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified significant impacts related to the Landslide Remediation Project
such that a supplemental or subsequent environmental impact report is required.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
The potential environmental impacts associated with the discrepancy between the
actual disturbance percentages relative to the approved disturbance percentages for 0
Poppy Trail and 1 Poppy Trail identified within the 2010 MND for the Landslide
Remediation Project are discussed below for each environmental issue area analyzed in
the 2010 MND. The comparative analysis (1) discusses whether impacts are increased,
decreased, or unchanged from the conclusions discussed in the 2010 MND; and (2)
addresses whether any changes to mitigation measures are required. The 2010 MND
and this Second Addendum found less than significant impacts to occur to the
following environmental issue areas included in the State CEQA Guidelines Appendix
G Environmental Checklist: Aesthetics, Agricultural Resources, Archeological
Resources, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Population/Housing, Public
Services, Mandatory Significance Findings, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; therefore
they are not discussed in this Second Addendum.
This second Addendum is required to correct a minor technical discrepancy between
the approved disturbance percentages (65% and 55%) and the actual disturbance
percentages (78.95% arid 78%) for 0 Poppy Trail and 1 Poppy Trail, respectively.
The environmental issue area that the proposed disturbance percentage change may
affect the most is Geology and Soils - which is addressed first, followed by the
remaining issues.
A. GEOLOGY Sr SOILS
Based on the exploration, testing, and analysis conducted with relation to the Landslide
Remediation Project, it was determined that the failed portions of the slope could be
repaired such that the lots could be redeveloped for residential use without adverse
impacts to adjacent properties. Therefore, with relation to the 2010 MND, no mitigation
measures were provided beyond the recommendations provided by the consultants and
engineers for the Project. These recommendations included excavation of a keyway
within the bedrock and removal of all failed material on the slope; removal of existing
fill and colluvial soils where the slope was to be re -graded; placement of geogrids for
reinforcement and stability; construction of seepage pits; construction of MSE walls,
and retaining walls.
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A change in the disturbance percentages would have no bearing on the remediated
landslide area for which an MND and First Addendum were prepared and approved
by the City. The 0 Poppy Trail Project consists of the construction of a single family
residence and accessory structures which do not alter or change the previously
approved scope of the Landslide Remediation Project (including the retaining walls,
slopes, bridle trails, streets or building pads whichwere repaired or constructed in
connection therewith). In reviewing the 0 Poppy Trail Project, a discrepancy was noted
with regard to the calculation of the disturbance percentage on the lot. As explained in
further detail above, a variance was granted to the JPIA for the purpose of landslide
remediation to disturb 65% (this percentage was more than the 40% maximum allowed
by Section 17.16.070(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Notwithstanding the
reported disturbance, prior remediation of the site involved extensive geotechnical and
geological evaluation and scrutiny. These studies included (1) a June 16, 2012
preliminary geotechnical finding and analysis (related to the slope failure and repair);
(2) an August 6, 2010 report of geotechnical studies and review of the grading plan and
parcel map; (3) a February 21, 2011 geotechnical review of revisions to the grading plan
and parcel map; (4) a July 19, 2011 revised corrective grading and geogrid
configuration; and (5) an October 5, 2012 report of geotechnical observation and testing
of landslide repair grading. These studies indicate that the landslide remediation
resulted in a safe and buildable lot.
With the new proposal for development on the remediated parcel and on the existing
building pad, the project engineer for the 0 Poppy Trail Project calculated that the
disturbed area of the lot is actually closer to 79%; this calculation includes the
disturbance for a future stable and corral. There is no additional disturbance planned
for either the 0 Poppy Trail Project or the 1 Poppy Trail parcel; any grading for
residential development on either parcel will be slight and will consist of smoothing
and evening out the existing building pads. The Landslide Remediation Project
calculations for the property located at 0 and 1 Poppy Trail Road failed to take into
consideration a disturbed area which existed prior to the 2005 and the set aside area for
the future construction of a stable and corral on each lot. Thus this is an exercise to
verify the conclusions are correct and there is no physical change to the environment
that will result (other than building the home on the pad- which is generally exempt
from CEQA).
Overall, changing the approved disturbance percentage to the actual disturbance
percentage does not represent a substantive change to the Landslide Remediation
Project or the circumstances in which the Project will be undertaken, nor would the
changes introduce significant impacts or substantially worsen previously identified
impacts with regard to geology and soils. Therefore, there would be no geological
impacts and no new mitigation measures would be necessary.
B. AIR QUALITY
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The project modification would not result in changes to construction equipment,
durations or use, vehicle trips, or the types of construction activities described in the
2010 MND. This is because the project modification will not increase the number of
days that construction occurs or increase the intensity of construction analyzed in the
MND. There is no additional disturbance planned for the 0 Poppy Trail Project. The
slight grading, which consists of smoothing and evening out the building pad, will take
place on the existing building pad. Because the building pad was created for future
construction on the 1 Poppy Trail lot, no addition disturbance is anticipated for that lot
as well, should it be developed in the future. The underlying construction of a single
family home is typically exempt and does not create air quality impacts. The
underlying grading and remediation has already been done. Therefore, there would be
no changes in emissions described in the 2010 MND and no new mitigation measures
would be necessary.
C. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The project modification would not increase impacts to habitat or species as it would
not result in increased structural area, fill or construction activities. The slight grading,
which consists of smoothing and evening out the building pad, will take place on the
existing building pad. Furthermore, the project modification does not propose any
development in the Sensitive Environmental Area previously designated by the
Landslide Remediation Project. The underlying construction of a single family home is
typically exempt and does not create impacts to biological resources. The underlying
grading and remediation has already been done. Therefore, there would be no
biological impacts and no new mitigation measures would be necessary.
D. CULTURAL RESOURCES
The project modification would not cause a substantial change in the significance of an
archaeological resource; destroy a paleontological resource or unique geological feature;
or disturb any human remains. The extensive soil excavation and remediation activities
undertaken with regard to the Landslide Remediation Project did not result in the
discovery of significant unique archaeological resources and have already taken place.
The development proposed for the 0 Poppy Trail Project, and any future development
of 1 Poppy Trail, will take place solely upon the previously created building pads. The
underlying construction of a single family home is typically exempt and does not create
impacts to cultural resources. The underlying grading and remediation has already
been done. Therefore, the project modification would not result in new impacts and no
new mitigation measures are required.
E. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The project modification does not change the nature of the hazardous materials that will
potentially be released by the 0 Poppy Trail Project or a future development on 1 Poppy
Trail. The project modification would not result in a change of hazardous materials
used or handled, and would not result in additional sources or quantities of hazardous
material. The underlying construction of a single family home is typically exempt and
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does not create hazards and hazardous materials impacts. The underlying grading and
remediation has already been done. Therefore, the project modification would not
result in new impacts and no new mitigation measures are required.
F. HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY
The proposed modification would not result in the increased potential for discharges or
any changes to the water quality or hydrology impacts described in the 2010 MND, and
no new impacts have been identified. The underlying construction of a single family
home is typically exempt and does not create hydrology and water quality impacts.
The underlying grading and remediation has already been done. Therefore, no new
mitigation measures are required.
G. NOISE & VIBRATION
The 2010 MND evaluated the primary sources of construction noise (i.e., heavy
equipment and truck traffic). The extensive excavation and remediation activities
undertaken with regard to the Landslide Remediation Project have since concluded
(resulting in two safe and stable parcels suitable for development). The development
proposed for the 0 Poppy Trail Project, and any future development of 1 Poppy Trail,
will take place solely upon the previously created building pads, so necessary truck
trips will be significantly less than those analyzed with relation to the Landslide
Remediation Project. Furthermore, any construction noise and vibration generated by
residential development on these lots will be considered "normal" and will not be in
excess of local standards/ordinances; and will not increase either existing or ambient
noise levels. The underlying construction of a single family home is typically exempt
and does not create noise and vibration impacts. The underlying grading and
remediation has already been done. Therefore, the project modification would not
result in new impacts and no new mitigation measures are required.
H. RECREATION
The proposed modification will not impact the enhancements already made to the two
equestrian trails, Poppy Trail Road, the two bridle trails or riding rings. The
development proposed for the 0 Poppy Trail Project, and any future development of 1
Poppy Trail, will take place solely upon the previously created building pads. The
underlying construction of a single family home is typically exempt and does not create
recreation impacts. The underlying grading and remediation has already been done.
Therefore, the project modification would not result in new impacts and no new
mitigation measures are required.
I. TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC
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The project modification would not result in increased traffic. Truck and worker
vehicle trips for the overall project were assessed in the 2010 MND and work on either
the 0 Poppy Trail Project or any future project at 1 Poppy Trail Road would not increase
the total trip calculations. This is because the project modification will not increase the
intensity of construction analyzed in the 2010 MND. The underlying construction of a
single family home is typically exempt and does not create transportation and traffic
impacts. The underlying grading and remediation has already been done. The project
modification would not conflict with applicable congestion management programs for
designated roads or highways nor result in additional traffic impacts or require new
mitigation measures.
J. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS
The project modification would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board, or require construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities. Most homes in the City of Rolling Hills are on
individual septic systems, and the 0 Poppy Trail Project is proposed to be served
through an individual septic system. In fact, the percolation testing for the proposed
septic tank indicates that the geologic conditions on the site are adequate for
construction of the proposed septic system.2 Additionally, should 1 Poppy Trail Road
be developed in the future, it too will be served through an individual septic system.
Furthermore, the proposed modification will not require construction of new storm
water drainage facilities and there are sufficient water supplies and landfills to serve
both parcels when developed.
IV. CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing, the analyses conducted and the conclusions reached in the
previously certified MND remains valid, and no supplemental environmental review is
required for the change in disturbance from 65% to 78.95% for 0 Poppy Trail and
greater than 55% for 1 Poppy Trail. These modified disturbance percentages would not
cause new significant impacts not identified in the previously certified MND or result in
a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant impacts. No
changes have occurred with respect to circumstances under which the Landslide
Remediation Project was undertaken (or the associated residential development) that
would cause significant environmental impacts to which the change in disturbance to
78.95% (for 0 Poppy Trail) and greater than 55% (for 1 Poppy Trail) would result in a
cumulatively considerable contribution. There is no new information that shows that
these changes in disturbance would cause new significant environmental impacts that
were not already analyzed in the previously certified version of the MND. Therefore,
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, no supplemental environmental review is
required beyond this Second Addendum.
2 See May 24, 2017 Report of Percolation Resting for Proposed Septic System, Geotechnical Engineering
Services — 0 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills, California prepared by GMU Geotechnical, Inc.; see also May 11,
2017 Geotechnical Foundation and Structure Design Parameters — 0 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills, California
prepared by GMU Geotechnical, Inc.
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