2019-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-17
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
GRADING FOR A NEW ROAD TO SERVE PROPERTIES ON STORM
HILL LANE; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM IN ZONING CASE NO. 950, (STORM
PROPERTIES, INC.)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Storm Properties Inc.,with respect
to real property generally known as 4 Storm Hill Lane,Rolling Hills,requesting approval
of a site plan review for grading of 2,800 cubic yards of dirt for construction of a new road
and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program. The subject property currently has one residential development
located at the southwestern portion of the site at 4 Storm Hill Lane.
Section 2. The application applies to four(4) parcels,which consist collectively
of 67.64 acres gross. Previously consisting of two lots,the lots were subdivided into four
parcels as approved in 2000 by a subdivision and was recorded in 2005 as Parcel Map No.
26356.One of the conditions of the Parcel Map required the applicants to construct certain
improvements prior to filing a Final Map,or enter into a secured agreement with the City
for the improvements, which were to be completed prior to the sale or development of
any of the lots. In 2005,prior to finalizing and recording the subdivision map,the owners
chose to bond for the improvements, rather than construct them, and entered into an
agreement with the City for 3-years,which was extended until June 8,2020. The required
improvements include a road,underground utility lines,fire hydrant,water line,gas line,
monuments (for property lines markings), sewer line with stub out for future use and a
mitigation, restoration and maintenance agreement for re-vegetation of plants, (on lot 3
only), that would be lost to grading, when the lot is developed. The agreement further
stipulates that once the improvements are completed,the City would release the security
deposit to the applicants.
Section 3. The originally approved road would be approximately 1,130 feet
long and would start at the junction of Johns Canyon Road and Storm Hill Lane and
continue between the property lines (in the roadway easements) of Parcels 1 and 4 and 1
and 2 ending with a hammerhead at the boundary of the property line of Parcel 3. The
grading for this road was proposed at 12,000 cubic yards of cut and 500 cubic yards of fill
on parcels 1 and 2;and would be balanced on those parcels if the pads were being created
at the same time as the road was constructed. Otherwise, 11,500 cubic yards of the dirt
was proposed to be spread and stockpiled on those two parcels, requiring grading of the
two lots.
Section 4. In conjunction with the Site Plan Review for the road construction, a
Lot Line Adjustment was approved at the October 15, 2019 Planning Commission
meeting,changing the sizes of the parcels to the following acreages: Parcel 1 will be 7.58
acres gross and 6.13 acres net;Parcel 2 will be 35.05 acres gross and 33.45 acres net;Parcel
3 will be 17.28 acres gross and 15.80 acres net; and Parcel 4 will be 7.79 acres gross and
6.86 acres net and where there is an existing single family residential development. All
four parcels are within the RA-S-2 zone district (2-acre minimum lot size zone), and
referred to as Parcels No. 7569-024-014, 7569-024-015, 7569-024-016, and 7569-024-017.
The General Plan Land Use designation for this property is Very Low Density Residential
2+ Net Acres per Dwelling Unit.
Section 5. The subject site is presently occupied by one single-family
residential structure at the southwestern portion of the property at 4 Storm Hill Lane. The
remainder of the lot is presently vacant with natural vegetation in a semi-disturbed state.
The site is surrounded by other single-family dwellings on 2+ acre size lots to the east,
south and west within the City of Rolling Hills and single-family dwellings on one-half
acre lots to the north-west that are within the adjacent unincorporated Westfield portion
of Los Angeles County. The zoning designation for the subject site is RA-S-2 and the
zoning designation on adjacent properties is RA-S-2 within the City of Rolling Hills.
Section 6. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider the application on October 23, 2018 and at a field trip on December 12, 2018,
at which time it was determined that, although the project went through a CEQA review
process and mitigation measures were developed during the subdivision process in 2000,
and implementation measures were included, the proposed revised road construction
constitutes a substantive change and the proposed change constitute a new project.
Additional time was given to process the environmental review for the construction of
the road to serve the rear parcels. The environmental review has been processed and the
City has determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) can be prepared and
adopted. Following the completion of the CEQA review, a duly noticed public hearing
was held on October 15, 2019 to consider the project anew. Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons
protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission
having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' representatives
were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 7. According to Section 17.46.040 of Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code, the Planning Commission is the agency for review of a Site Plan Review for any
grading that is not exempt from the discretionary review process. The Commission shall
act to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the grading and road construction, and
the Commission may impose such conditions on an approval, as it deems necessary to
assure compliance with City's codes.
Section 8. An Initial Study for the project was prepared in June 2019.The Initial
Study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment if
certain mitigation measures were incorporated in the project. The Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) was prepared incorporating those mitigation measures and was
circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of
California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to
recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration was published in a local
Newspaper and mailed to residents within 1,000-foot radius of subject site. Copies of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other governmental
agencies. The City received several comments and inquiries regarding the proposal
including comments from the Rolling Hills Community Association,the Gabrieleno Band
of Mission Indians, the Gabrielino Tongva Tribe, and the Fire Department. Additionally,
agents for the property on 12 Buggy Whip reviewed the plans and the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and had concerns regarding the building pads
and the road elevation.
Section 9. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it
was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore,the Commission finds that although
the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be
a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures have been added to the
project and are incorporated herein by reference. Based upon these findings, the
Planning Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 10. Pursuant to Section 17.46.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the
Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny a site plan review application. The Planning Commission has
considered the evidence both written and oral, in connection with this application and
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with respect to the site plan review for road construction to serve properties on Storm
Hill Lane and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration the Planning Commission
makes the following findings:
A. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the
general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance. The road
construction does not deviate from any of the standards outlined in the
zoning code, resulting in a project that is consistent with the goals and
policies of the general plan.
B. The proposed road construction substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage (Land Use, p.
15). Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual
amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area
of the lot. No new development is proposed as part of this application,
therefore the proposed road construction will have minimal impact to the
natural and undeveloped state of the lots.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site,the natural terrain
and surrounding residences (Land Use, p. 15). The proposed road
construction will only be 564 feet long. Very little disturbance, (0.17%) is
proposed on Parcels 2, and 3; 2.31% of parcel 4 will be disturbed and 19.79%
of parcel 1, for the road and stockpiling. Since no new development is
proposed, the site will continue to be harmonious in scale and mass with the
surrounding residences.
D. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent
possible (Land Use, p. 15), existing topographic features of the site, including
surrounding native vegetation,mature trees,drainage courses,and landforms
(such as hillsides and knolls). No grading of house pads and no new
development is proposed,which means little to no upfront disturbance to the
natural vegetation will be required. The proposed road will also continue to
maintain the site's existing topographic features
E. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to
minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area (Land
Use,p. 16). The grading that is required for the project will be entirely for the
construction of the road and not for the building pads.The road construction
will keep the amount of grading at a minimum and the natural contours of
the site will not be impacted.
F. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage
flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course (Land
Use, p. 16). The grading required for the road construction will not affect the
drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow as no substantial modifications
are being made other than the shortening of the originally approved road.
G. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and
supplements these elements with drought-tolerant landscaping (Land Use,
p. 15) which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the
community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between
private and public areas. No new landscaping is proposed as part of this
application and no existing landscaping, other than one (1) pine tree will be
removed. The project will continue to preserve the surrounding native
vegetation by requiring little disturbance to the overall site.
H. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe
movement of pedestrians and vehicles (Circulation, p. 12). The proposed
road construction will take place solely on private property and will be
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constructed pursuant to all of the current Fire and Building codes. As
previously approved in the subdivision agreement dated June 8, 2005, the
new street will include and meet all requirements by the County of Los
Angeles Fire Department - including street width, and a cul-de-sac design
that meets the code.
I. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this
project. The City followed the proper CEQA procedures and provided local,
county, and State agencies 20-days to review the Mitigated Negative
Declaration prior to its adoption by the Lead Agency. It was determined that
with the proposed mitigation measures, no significant environmental effects
will result from this project.
Section 11. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
approves the site plan review and adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Zoning Case No. 950; a request for site
plan review approval for 2,800 cubic yards of grading for a new road to serve properties
on Storm Hill Lane and construction of infrastructures; subject to the conditions
contained in Section 12 of this resolution.
Section 12. Site Plan Review, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation
Monitoring Program in Zoning Case No. 950 (attached hereto as Exhibit A) shall be
subject to the following conditions:
A. Pursuant to the Development Agreement executed between the applicants
and the City of Rolling Hills on June 8 2005, as amended, the road and the infrastructure
shall be constructed by June 2020, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the conditions
of said agreement. Should the applicant desire to extend the time to complete the
improvements, a letter indicating intent to file an extension should be filed at least sixty
(60) days prior to the expiration date of June 8, 2020; and the request shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Council.
B. If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entitlement granted by
this resolution shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse and
upon receipt of written notice from the City, all construction work being performed, if
any, on the subject property shall immediately cease, other than work determined by the
City Manager or his/her designee required to cure the violation. The stop work order
will be lifted once the Applicant cures the violation to the satisfaction of the City Manager
or his/her designee. In the event that the Applicant disputes the City Manager or his/her
designee's determination that a violation exists or disputes how the violation must be
cured,the Applicant may request a hearing before the City Council. The hearing shall be
scheduled at the next regular meeting of the City Council for which the agenda has not
yet been posted; the Applicant shall be provided written notice of the hearing. The stop
work order shall remain in effect during the pendency of the hearing. The City Council
shall make a determination as to whether a violation of this Resolution has occurred. If
the Council determines that a violation has not occurred or has been cured by the time of
the hearing, the Council will lift the stop work order. If the Council determines that a
violation has occurred and has not yet been cured, the Council shall provide the
Applicant with a deadline to cure the violation; no construction work shall be performed
on the property until and unless the violation is cured by the deadline, other than work
designated by the Council to accomplish the cure. If the violation is not cured by the
deadline, the Council may either extend the deadline at the Applicant's request or
schedule a hearing for the revocation of the entitlements granted by this Resolution
pursuant to Chapter 17.58 of the RHMC.
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning
Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied
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with unless otherwise set forth in this permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
The road shall be constructed to LA County Road construction standards, resolutions,
engineering standards and other applicable standards that are in effect at the time that
improvement permits are issued for the development.
D. In conjunction with the submittal of a final grading plan for the roadway
extension to the Building and Safety Department for plan check, a detailed grading and
drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports shall also be submitted;
a copy of which shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff. Cut
and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with
the site plan on file received on October 11, 2019 except as otherwise provided in these
conditions. The working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety
for plan check review shall conform to the approved development plan. All conditions
of the Site Plan approval shall be incorporated into the building permit working
drawings,and where applicable complied with prior to issuance of a grading permit from
the building department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be printed onto building plans
submitted to the Building Department for review and shall be kept on site at all times.
Any modifications and/or changes to the approved project, including resulting from
field conditions, shall be discussed and approved by staff prior to implementing the
changes.
F. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to Building and Safety
Department for plan check and later for issuance of grading or building permits,the plans
for the project shall be submitted to City staff for verification that the final plans are in
compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission.
G. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for
Building Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform
in all respects to this Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth
therein and the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall
execute a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according
to this Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
H. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit,the applicant shall obtain approval
of, and all required permits from,the Rolling Hills Community Association.
I. Pursuant to the Parcel Map Approval and the Development Agreement, in
conjunction with the development of the road, the applicants shall construct the
following infrastructure within the roadway easement of Storm Hill Lane:
1. Water line to serve existing and future development along Storm Hill Lane and
stems to serve future development along Storm Hill Lane.The water line shall
be operational after construction and available for use
2. Fire Hydrant. The Fire Hydrant shall be operational after construction and
available for use
3. Underground conduits for all utility lines, including electrical,cable,fiber and
for future expansion, with underground stems leading from Storm Hill Lane
to each parcel of this subdivision.There shall be no overhead utility lines across
Storm Hill Lane
4. A private sewer line and appurtenant facilities and stems as required by the
LA County Public Health Department to serve future development along
Storm Hill Lane. Until such time as the sewer line is required to be connected
to a main sewer line along Johns Canyon Road or other developed sewer line
in the vicinity of the subject site, the sewer line on Storm Hill Lane will be a
"Dry" sewer line.
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5. Survey Monuments, as required by the City's Engineer and tie points in
accordance with the Subdivision Laws.
J. The required infrastructure improvements shall be reviewed and approved
by the respective reviewing agencies prior to obtaining a grading permit from the
Building Department. A "will serve" letter from the California Water Service Company
shall remain on file in the Planning Department.
K. The drainage plan shall provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties; and shall consider the proper distribution of drainage beyond the proposed
drainage for the road, or as otherwise required by the City's Drainage and Grading
Engineer.
L. The road construction shall be subject to the Traffic Commission review and
recommendation of the proposed location and sight distances of the intersection of Storm
Hill Lane with Johns Canyon Road.
M. The applicants shall repair any broken or damaged pavement on streets
abutting the subdivision. Prior to commencement of grading, the applicant shall take
pictures of the existing road condition of Johns Canyon Road in the vicinity of the project
site. Following the completion of the construction, should the road be damaged the
applicants shall make the necessary repairs
N. The applicants shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices
(BMP's) requirements related to drainage, erosion control and storm water drainage
facilities management.
O. Stockpiles of soil, sand and similar materials shall be stabilized by being
enclosed,covered,watered twice daily,or with application of non-toxic soil binders. The
stockpiled soil on Parcel 1 shall be compacted and hydro seeded.
P. The applicants shall be required to comply with the Mitigation Measures
described in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
Q. Prior to finaling the project, letters shall be provided to the Planning
Department from all of the Utility companies which serve or are proposed to serve the 4
parcels assuring that the required undergrounding work has been done.
R. A construction fence may be allowed or may be required by the City or the
Building Department staff for the duration of the construction of the project. City staff
shall approve the location and height of the fence. The construction fence shall not be
placed more than 15 calendar days prior to commencement of the construction and shall
be removed within 15 calendar days of substantial completion of the project as
determined by City staff or at any given time at the discretion of City staff.
S. Placement of one construction and one office trailer may be permitted for
the duration of on-site construction activities during an active building permit;each shall
be no larger than 8' x 40' in size, and must be authorized by City staff with such
authorization being revoked at any point deemed reasonable by City staff. Such trailers,
to maximum extent practicable shall be located in a manner not visible from the street.
Unless otherwise approved by staff, with proof of a good cause, such trailers shall not
be located in any setback or front yard,may be placed on the site no more than 15 calendar
days prior to commencement of construction and must be removed within 15 calendar
days of expiration of a building permit, revocation, or finalization of the project
T. During construction,the property owners shall be required to schedule and
regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of
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7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday, when construction and mechanical
equipment noise is permitted,so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment
of the City of Rolling Hills.
U. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark,including for
clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can be
found at:
httpWwww.wrh.noaa.govfloximain.php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions#FIR
E.It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor
the red flag warning conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if work is to
be conducted on the property, the contractor shall have readily available fire
distinguisher.
V. Construction vehicles or equipment, employees vehicles, delivery trucks
shall not impede any traffic lanes to the maximum extend practical; and if necessary to
block traffic in order to aid in the construction,no more than a single lane may be blocked
for a short period of time and flagmen utilized on both sides of the impeded area to direct
traffic.
X. During construction, all parking shall take place on the project site, and, if
necessary, any overflow parking may take place within the unimproved roadway
easement along the streets, and shall not obstruct neighboring driveways or pedestrian
and equestrian passage. During construction,to the maximum extent feasible,employees
of the contractor shall car-pool into the City.
Y. Prior to finalizing the project an "as constructed" set of plans and
certifications shall be provided to the Planning Department and the Building Department
to ascertain that the completed project is in compliance with the approved plans. In
addition,any modifications made to the project during construction,shall be depicted on
the "as built" plan.
Z. Future individual Site Plan Review approvals by the Planning Commission
for development of the parcels for home sites,shall comply with the applicable conditions
specified in Resolution No. 894, adopted by the City Council on November 27, 2000 for
the Tentative Parcel Map.
AA. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this permit pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. The
affidavit shall be recorded together with the resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2019.
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gAti CHELF, HAIRN AN
ATTEST:
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YOHANA thkONEL, CITY CLERK
Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing
on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2019-17 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
GRADING FOR A NEW ROAD TO SERVE PROPERTIES ON STO
HILL LANE; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM IN ZONING CASE NO. 950, (STORM
PROPERTIES, INC.)
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
November 19th, 2019 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COOLEY,SEABURN, AND CHAIRMAN CHELF.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: CARDENAS AND KI ATRICK.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
YOHANA ONEL, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
(following this page)
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ITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLA A TION
ITIGATION ONITORING AND REPO TING P OG A
PURPOSE: This section lists mitigation measures contained in the MND for the proposed Storm Hill Lane
Road Construction Project. Mitigation measures are provided in the format of a Comprehensive Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Plan to ensure compliance with State Public Resources Code §21086.6 which
requires public agencies approving a project under CEQA to establish a program for monitoring and
reporting on the adopted mitigation plan.
ADOPTION OF MITIGATION MEASURES: As part of deliberations concerning the proposed project,the
Planning Commission will be required to consider adoption of the mitigation measures listed herein. The
Planning Commission may add additional conditions. If the Planning Commission members approve the
project, they will also be required to specify whether these mitigation measures are to be incorporated as
formal conditions of project approval.
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROCEDURES: The Rolling Hills staff will be responsible for ensuring
that adopted mitigation measures are implemented through all project phases, ensure that mitigation
measures are satisfactorily monitored,and for reporting to the Planning Commission regarding progress in
implementing the measures. The City Council,representing residents of the City,will in turn be responsible
for (1) considering the reports submitted by staff, and (2) determining whether the measures are being
implemented and enforced as intended in this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan. It is the
responsibility of the City Staff to amend the mitigation measure(s) if necessary to achieve the intended
environmental protections.
REGULATORY AND CODE COMPLIANCE STANDARDS: The Storm Hill Lane Road Construction
Project will be subject to a number of uniform code requirements and standard conditions of approval,many
of which have been established to safeguard environmental resources,and/or to promulgate environmental
goals and objectives. If the proposed project is approved,compliance with these measures will be mandatory
(not discretionary). As such,these measures do not conform to the strict definition of mitigation. Although
regulatory standards and codes are not generally incorporated into this mitigation program,the City will be
required to ensure that the project is in full compliance with all relevant requirements.
COMPILATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES: The following measures are proposed to e i " .te,avoid
or reduce potential environmental effects of project implementation that have been found to be potentially
adverse. In addition, the relevant conditions of approval for the road imposed during the Subdivision
process are also included in these mitigation measures. Other City's standard conditions will be included
in the Resolution of Approval, should the project be approved. They may include, but not be limited to
restricting hours of construction,adherence to the Storm Water Quality Management requirements and others.
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STORM HILL LANE ROAD MODIFICATION PROJECT MND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Project Approval Date: November 19,2019 Project File Number: ZONING CASE NO.
950
The following mitigation measures are being proposed to mitigate potentially significant impacts of the Storm
Hill Lane Road and LLA Modification Project. These measures represent formal conditions of project approval,
and City staff shall monitor progress in implementing these measures until it is determined that all measures
have been fulfilled in accordance with their original purpose and intent. This monitoring form shall be
available for public review and inspection, and final project clearance shall require that all verifications
— included in this form have been satisfactorily completed.
VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF
MITIGATION MEASURES TIMING AND COMPLIANCE
RESPONSIBILITY AGENCY SIGNATURE DATE
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
BIO-1 Nesting Bird Avoidance: To avoid TIMING: To be
disturbance of nesting and special status included in
birds, including raptor species protected construction
by the MBTA and CFGC 3503 during specifications.
activities related to the project including,
but not limited to, ground disturbance, RESPONSIBLE
tree removal/trimming, vegetation PARTY:
clearing, and grading (i.e. land clearing City of Rolling Hills
activities),the applicant shall adhere to the and Storm Properties
following nesting bird avoidance or designee
procedures:
• If construction must begin during
the nesting bird season (February
1 through August 31),then a pre-
construction nesting bird survey
shall be conducted no more than
seven days prior to initiation of
ground disturbance and
vegetation removal activities.
• The nesting bird pre-construction
survey shall be conducted on foot
of the proposed road disturbance
area, including a 100-foot buffer
(300-foot for raptors), and in
inaccessible areas (e.g., private
lands) from afar using binoculars
to the extent practicable. The
survey shall be conducted by a
qualified biologist familiar with
the identification of avian species
known to occur in southern
California communities.
• The results of the pre-construction
survey shall be provided to the
City of Rolling Hills in a written
report within 14 days of the
completion of surveys. The report
shall include date of the report,
authors and affiliations, contact
information, introduction,
methods, study location (include
map), results, discussion, and
literature cited.
• If active nests are found, an
avoidance buffer (dependent
upon the species, the proposed
work activity, and existing
disturbances associated with land
uses outside of the project site)
shall be determined and
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demarcated by the qualified
biologist with bright orange
construction fencing, flagging,
construction lathe,or other means
to mark the boundary. All
construction personnel shall be
notified as to the existence of the
buffer zone and to avoid entering
the buffer zone during the nesting
season. No ground-disturbing
activities shall occur inside this
buffer until the qualified biologist
has confirmed that
breeding/nesting is completed,
juveniles have fledged, and there
is no evidence of a second attempt
at nesting. Encroachment into the
buffer shall occur only at the
discretion of the qualified
biologist in coordination with the
City.
• If ground or tree/vegetation-
construction related activities are
initiated between September and
January 31, a pre-construction
nesting bird survey is not
required. However, if there is a
period of construction inactivity of
2 weeks or more between
February 1 and August 31 and
ground or tree/vegetation-
construction related activities
remain,then a nesting bird survey
shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist.
BIO-2 Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly TIMING: To be
Preconstruction Surveys: Prior to grading included in
and construction, an approved biologist construction
shall conduct surveys for locoweed and specifications.
deerweed,host plants of Palos Verdes Blue
Butterfly. If host plants are located, they RESPONSIBLE
shall be avoided. If avoidance is not PARTY:
possible, focused surveys shall be City of Rolling Hills
conducted to determine presence or and Storm Properties
absence of the butterfly species. This may or designee
include transect surveys during the adult
flight period (January through May),
and/or inspection of host plants for all life
forms (egg, larva, pupa, and adult). If
individuals of any life stage are detected
during focused surveys, a permit for
relocation shall be obtained from USFWS
and they shall be relocated by a USFWS-
permitted biologist before issuance of a
grading permit.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
CR-1 Archaeological Monitoring; Prior to TIMING:
commencement of grading, the applicant Requirements to be
shall retain a qualified archaeologist and included in
arrange a pre-grading conference. The construction bid
archaeologist shall be present at the pre- documents.
grading conference, shall establish
procedures for archaeological resource RESPONSIBLE
surveillance, and shall establish, in I PARTY:
cooperation with the applicant,procedures City of Rolling Hills
for temporarily halting or redirecting work and Storm Properties
or designee
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to permit the sampling,identification,and
evaluation of the artifacts as appropriate.
Ground-disturbing construction activities
(including grading, trenching, drilling
with an auger greater than 3 feet in
diameter, and other excavation) on the
project site shall be monitored on a full-
time basis by a qualified archaeologist. If
additional or unexpected unique
archaeological features are discovered
during grading and other construction
activities for the proposed road extension,
the archaeologist shall report such
findings to the project proponent and to
the City Manager. If the archaeological
resources are found to be significant, the
qualified archaeologist shall determine
appropriate action,in cooperation with the
applicant,for exploration and/or salvage.
The qualified archaeologist shall be
retained at the expense of the applicant.
The applicant shall comply with the
actions recommended and approved by
the City for the disposition, mitigation, or
salvage of such material.These actions,as
well as final mitigation and disposition of
the resources, shall be subject to the
approval of the City Manager. The City
Manager's decision will be considered
final unless an appeal is filed in
accordance with Section 17.54 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code. The
applicant shall incur the cost of any
professional investigation.
CR-2 Discovery of Human Remains: If human TIMING:
remains are found during project Requirements to be
construction,the State of California Health included in
and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that construction bid
no further disturbance shall occur until the documents.
county coroner has made a determination
of origin and disposition pursuant to RESPONSIBLE
Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. In PARTY:
the event of a discovery of human remains, City of Rolling Hills
the Los Angeles County Coroner must be and Storm Properties
notified immediately. Work within a 100- or designee
foot radius of the find shall be halted until
the Coroner has inspected the remains. If
the human remains are determined to be
prehistoric, the Coroner will notify the
Native American Heritage Commission,
who will determine and notify a most
likely descendant (MLD). The MLD shall
complete the inspection of the site within
48 hours and provide recommendations to
the landowner as to the treatment of the
human remains. Work may not
recommence within the location of the find
until the Coroner has released the location
or the treatment of the human remains has
been completed (e.g., remains have been
excavated to prevent further damage).
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
GEO-1 Paleontological Monitoring: Ground- TIMING: To be
disturbing construction activities included in
(including grading, trenching, drilling construction
with an auger greater than 3 feet in specifications.
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diameter, and other excavation) on the
project site shall be monitored on a full- RESPONSIBLE
time basis.Monitoring shall be supervised PARTY:
by a qualified paleontologist and shall be City of Rolling Hills
conducted by a qualified paleontological and Storm Properties
monitor, who is defined as an individual or designee
who meets the minimum qualifications
per standards set forth by the Society of
Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP 2010),
which includes a B.S. or B.A. degree in
geology or paleontology with one year of
monitoring experience and knowledge of
collection and salvage of paleontological
resources.
The duration and timing of the monitoring
shall be determined by the qualified
paleontologist. If the qualified
paleontologist determines that full-time
monitoring is no longer warranted, they
may recommend reducing monitoring to
periodic spot-checking or cease entirely.
Monitoring would be reinstated if any
new ground disturbances are required
and reduction or suspension would need
to be reconsidered by the qualified
paleontologist.
GEO-2 A grading plan and soils report shall be TIMING: Project has
submitted and approved prior to the been submitted to LA
reconstruction and extension of Storm Hill County Public Works
Lane. and Building and
Safety for review.
RESPONSIBLE
PARTY:
City of Rolling Hills
and Storm Properties
or designee
RECREATIONAL
REC-1 Applicants will be required to address the TIMING: To be
bridle trail location with the RHCA Board included in
of Directors. The applicants must show if construction
the location of Storms Ridge Trail as well specifications.
as whether the existing bridle connections
from Storms Ridge Trial to John's Canyon RESPONSIBLE
Trail located on Lot 1 and Lot 3 will be PARTY:
relocated or eliminated. City of Rolling Hills,
RHCA and Storm
Properties or
designee
UTILITES/SERVICE SYSTEMS
UTI-1 The RHCA Board of Directors will TIMING: To be
review/approve the proposed easement included in
modifications,drainage services located in construction
RHCA easements and the proposed road. specifications.
If Storm Properties is requesting the road
be accepted into the RHCA's road system RESPONSIBLE
additional approvals are required. PARTY:
City of Rolling Hills,
RHCA and Storm
Properties or
designee
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TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
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TCR-1 The AB52/Section 106 consultation TIMING: To be
process enables the Tribe to have an equal included in
opportunity in future mitigation measures construction
that the City of Rolling Hills may specifications.
implement that affect Tribal Cultural
Resources. Tribal monitoring will occur RESPONSIBLE
on-site as requested during ground PARTY:
disturbance/excavation activity so that City of Rolling Hills
they may identify and assess the and Storm Properties
significance of any Tribal Cultural or designee
resource that may be encountered.
AIR QUALITY
AQ-1 The property owners shall be required to TIMING: To be
conform with South Coast Air Quality included in
Management District,Los Angeles County construction
and local ordinances and engineering specifications.
practices during construction by using
dust control measures to stabilize the soil RESPONSIBLE
from wind erosion and reduce dust PARTY:
generated by construction activities. Said City of Rolling Hills,
dust control measures shall include at a and Storm Properties
minimum,the following or designee
1. Minimization of Disturbance.
Construction contractors shall
minimize the area disturbed by
clearing, grading, earth moving,
or excavation operations to
prevent excessive amounts of
dust;
2. Soil Treatment. Construction
contractors shall treat all graded
and excavated material, exposed
soil areas, and active portions of
the construction site, including
unpaved on-site roadways to
minimize fugitive dust.Treatment
shall include, but not necessarily
be limited to, periodic watering,
application of environmentally
safe soil stabilization materials,
and/or roll compaction as
appropriate. Watering shall be
done as often as necessary,and at
least twice daily,preferably in the
late morning and after work is
done for the day;
3. Soil Stabilization. Construction
contractors shall monitor all
graded and/or excavated inactive
areas of the construction site at
least weekly for dust stabilization.
Soil stabilization methods,such as
water and roll compaction, and
environmentally safe dust control
materials, shall be applied to
portions of the construction site
that are inactive for over four
days. If no further grading or
excavation operations are
planned for the area,the area shall
be seeded and watered until
landscape growth is evident or
periodically treated with
environmentally safe dust
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suppressants,to prevent excessive
fugitive dust;
4. No Grading During High Winds.
Construction contractors shall
stop all clearing, grading, earth
moving, and excavation
operations during periods of high
winds (20 miles per hour or
greater, as measured
continuously over a one-hour
period);and
5. Street Sweeping, Construction
contractors shall sweep all on-site
driveways and adjacent streets
and roads at least once per day,
preferably at the end of the day,if
visible soil material is carried over
to adjacent streets and roads
FIRE DEPARTMENT
FD-1 In conjunction with the construction of the TIMING: Project ha2.
extension of Storm Hill Lane, all required been submitted to the
fire hydrants shall be installed,tested and Fire Department for
accepted by the Los Angeles County Fire review.
Department. Vehicular access shall be
provided and maintained serviceable RESPONSIBLE
throughout construction. PARTY:
City of Rolling Hills,
and Storm Properties
or designee
FD-2 In conjunction with the construction of the TIMING: Project ha"
extension of Storm Hill Lane, all existing been submitted to th-
fire hydrants on Storm Hill Lane shall be Fire Department for
retrofitted to comply with Conditions review.
59(a) and (b) (listed below) of Resolution
894. RESPONSIBLE
• The required fire flow for public PARTY:
fire hydrants at this location is City of Rolling Hills,
1250 gallons per minute at 20 psi and Storm Properties
for a duration of 2 hours,over and or designee
above maximum daily domestic
demand. One hydrant flowing
simultaneously shall be used to
achieve the required fire flow.
• One public/private fire hydrant
shall be upgraded unless fire flow
meets Fire Department
requirement. The upgrade shall
not be necessary if existing
hydrant(s) meet(s) fire flow
requirements. An original water
availability form shall be
submitted to the Los Angeles
County Fire Department.
The above requirements shall be complied
with, unless otherwise required and
approved by the Fire Department.
FD-3 In conjunction with the construction of the TIMING: Project ha
extension of Storm Hill Lane, all hydrants been submitted to the
shall be installed in conformance with Title Fire Department for
20,Los Angeles County Government Code review.
or appropriate City regulations. This
installation shall include minimum six- RESPONSIBLE
inch diameter mains, or as otherwise PARTY:
required by the appropriate agencies. City of Rolling Hills,
Arrangements to meet these requirements and Storm Properties
shall be made with the water purveyor and or designee
Fire Department serving,the area.
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