ITEM 6-F
Council Mtg: May 26, 1992
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Certification of Statement of Official Action for
Appeal of the Approval of Final EIR #90-007,
Development Review Permit #91-006, Reduced Parking
Permit #91-008, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments
#91-006 and #91-007.
INTRODUCTION
This report transmits for City Council certification the
Statement of Official Action for the appeal of the Pier
development project. The appeal was made by Diane Simpson.
On April 28, 1992, the Council denied the appeal and approved the
project based on the findings and conditions contained in the
attached Statement of Official Action.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
This recommendation will not have a budget or financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council approve the
attached Statement of Official Action.
Prepared by: Suzanne Frick, Planning Manager
Attachment: A. Statement of Official Action dated 04/28/92.
RESOLUTION NUMBER____________
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
ON THE SANTA MONICA PIER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report was issued on July 23, 1990; and
WHEREAS, a public scoping meeting was held on October
25, 1990; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion of a Draft Environmental
Impact Report was published in September, 1991;
WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Report was
circulated for a 45 day public review period;
WHEREAS, in December, 1991, the Final Environmental
Impact Report was published; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Impact Report and all notices
were prepared in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), and the City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines;
WHEREAS, the Fun Zone only project with parking
improvements to the 1550 parking lot and Deauville property and
without either the central plaza or the 1640 Appian Way parking
structure substantially reduces the impacts on the environment
while accomplishing the City's goals and objectives for the Pier,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered
the contents of the Final EIR in its decision-making process,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission certified the EIR on March
2, 1992
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the
contents of the Final EIR in its decision-making process;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the Final
Environmental Impact Report adequately reviews and analyzes
potential environmental effects of the proposed project and
project alternatives.
SECTION 2. The City Council makes the following
findings, consistent with Article VI, Sections 12 and 13 of the
City of Santa Monica CEQA Guidelines and Sections 15091 and 15093
of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.
(a) (1) The City Council finds that there is no other
feasible, reasonable and available alternative to the Fun Zone
only project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian
Way parking structure and that there are no further mitigation
measures to this project alternative that would significantly and
substantially reduce the impact on the environment while
accomplishing the City's goals and objectives for use of the Pier
as identified in the adopted Santa Monica Pier Development
Program (February 1988).
(2) Further, the City Council finds that the project
will revitalize the City-owned Pier in a way that preserves its
unique character and at the same time serves the current and
future needs of the community. The project will provide:
(a) increased public parking;
(b) year round recreational opportunities;
(c) extended nighttime and multi-season uses;
(d) circulation and access improvements to the area
around the Pier;
(e) uses that will attract and serve visitors from a
broad range of income groups and lifestyles;
(f) design elements that retain the historic and unique
qualities that distinguish the Santa Monica Pier
from other piers and commercial enterprises, and
(g) uses that will emphasize the role of the Pier in
the community.
(3) The City Council finds that the project will also
deliver increased revenues to the City while encouraging
increased public access at the Pier.
(4) The City Council finds that the Environmental Impact
Report overestimates the amount of cumulative traffic that will
be generated by future projects in the City. Over 40 per cent
of the estimated cumulative traffic will not occur due to the
fact that projects contained on the cumulative project's list are
not longer viable or are theoretical projects. As a result of
this, the project impacts may be less than those identified in
the Final Environmental Impact Report.
(5) Further, the City Council finds that the certification
of the Final Environmental Impact Report is is only for the
purposes of approving the Fun Zone only project with the parking
lot improvements without either the Central Plaza or the 1640
Appian way parking structure.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that, in response to
concerns over the project's potential environmental impacts, the
applicant has requested that the City Council approve the Fun
Zone only project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640
Appian Way parking structure which reduces the environmental
impacts identified in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
(a) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
proposed project could result in significant adverse impacts on
the natural terrain, subsurface soils, and local geology in the
following manner (Draft EIR, Section IV-B). There will be
temporary disruption in the project locale during excavation and
construction. Project construction will require measures to
eliminate the liquefaction potential, such as dewatering and
recompaction of soils. The location of the property in relation
to known active faults indicates that the site is not exposed to
greater seismic risk than other locations in the local region.
Nevertheless, movement on any of the active or potentially active
faults could cause ground shaking at the building site.
Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
City finds that the following changes or mitigation measures have
been required in the project which will avoid or substantially
lessen the potential significant environmental effects identified
with respect to natural terrain, subsurface soils, and local
geology:
(1) During project construction, all grading shall be
carefully observed, mapped and tested by the project
engineer;
(2) During project construction, all grading shall be
performed under the supervision of a licensed
engineering geologist and/or soils engineer in
accordance with applicable provisions of the Municipal
Code and to the satisfaction of the City's Building and
Safety Division;
(3) The two Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) shall be
removed in compliance with all applicable regulations of
the City of Santa Monica, the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, and the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will mitigate or avoid the potential for
significant adverse impacts on natural terrain, subsurface soils
or local geology and thus mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-B.
(b) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in a significant impact to short-term air
quality in the area during site demolition and construction
(Final EIR, Section IV-C). Although the creation of dust and the
daily emission of pollutants from construction equipment would
not exceed the threshold criteria established by SCAQMD, the
California Health ad Safety Code requires the minimization of
dust generation. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the
City CEQA guidelines and Sections 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City finds that the following changes or
mitigation measures have been required in the project which will
mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmental effects
identified with respect to air quality impacts:
(1) Contractors shall cover any stockpiles of soil,
sand and similar material;
(2) Construction equipment shall be shut off to reduce
idling when not in direct use;
(3) Low sulfur fuel shall be used for construction
equipment; and
(4) Contractors shall discontinue construction
activities during second stage smog alerts;
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts to short-term air
quality, and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Section IV-C).
(c) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant impacts to long-term air
quality in the area (Final EIR, Section IV-C). The Final EIR
determined that the project would result in an increase in
long-term daily emissions. Increased daily emissions would be
generated by vehicular trips associated with Phase 2 development
and would exceed the threshold established by SCAQMD for nitrogen
oxides. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
City finds that the approval of the Fun Zone only project without
either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way parking structure
will mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmental
effects identified with proposed project with respect to
long-term air quality.
This change in the project will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on long term air
quality and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-C.
(d) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmental impacts to plant
and animal life in the project area in the following manner
(Final EIR, Section IV-D). Improper disposal of wastes generated
by various uses within the proposed project may adversely affect
marine animals in the project vicinity. Consistent with Article
VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of
the State CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the
following changes or mitigation measures which avoid or
substantially lessen the potential adverse environmental effects
identified with respect to plant and animal life:
(1) Recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for all businesses on the Pier; and
(2) trash receptacles shall be located throughout the
project area, no more than 25 feet from one another.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on long term air
quality and thus mitigate or avoid the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-D.
(e) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmental effects with
respect to noise in the project area (Final EIR, Section IV-E).
Construction activities resulting from project implementation
would result in increases in ambient noise levels in the vicinity
of the site on an intermittent basis. Noise levels would
fluctuate depending on construction phase, equipment type and
duration of use, distance between noise source and listener, and
presence or absence of barriers between the noise source and
listener. Estimated noise levels would not change significantly
from existing conditions. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes or
mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen
potential adverse noise impacts identified:
(1) A construction plan shall be submitted to the City in
sufficient detail to determine the duration of
construction activities and the specific types of
equipment to be used and their approximate location
including specific locations for compressors and pumps.
(2) Project shall comply with applicable City noise
regulations specified in the City Ordinances (Ordinance
Numbers 1406 CCS and 1458 CCS);
(3) Project contractors shall muffle and shield intakes and
exhaust, shroud and shield impact tools, and use
electric-powered rather than diesel-powered construction
equipment, as feasible, and,
(4) Roller coaster rides shall be designed to require and
use plastic wheels on metal rails.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for adverse noise impacts at the site and thus mitigate
or avoid any potential adverse effects identified in the Final
EIR, Section IV-E.
(f) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in an increase in daytime glare and evening
illumination in the project area in the following manner (Final
EIR, Section IV-F). The project could change the nighttime
character of that section of the Pier and adjacent beach. In
addition, the project would result in nighttime illumination that
would be perceptible to motorists, neighbors, and pedestrian
traffic. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the following changes or mitigation
measures have been required in the project which will avoid or
substantially lessen the potential significant environmental
effects identified with respect to light and glare:
(1) Lighting and building materials shall be built and/or
installed in accordance with City of Santa Monica
ordinances, standards and applicable requirements;
(2) Exterior building surfaces shall be of a color, material
and texture to reduce daytime glare;
(3) Outdoor lighting shall be shielded and directed on-site
and downward;
(4) Outdoor lighting shall be reduced or softened after peak
hours, especially in restaurant areas and in the
amusement areas after the Fun Zone has ceased
operations;
(5) Outdoor lighting shall be restricted to security
lighting between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.;
(6) General night lighting of all non-public service areas
shall be a minimum level of two footcandles and a
maximum level of four footcandles;
(7) General night lighting in public areas shall be a
minimum level of four footcandles and a maximum level of
eight footcandles; and
(8) A Zoning Ordinance text amendment shall be obtained to
allow the use of lighting that blinks, flashes,
oscillates or is of unusually high intensity of
brightness.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for adverse light and glare impacts at the site and
thus mitigate or avoid any potential adverse effects identified
in the Final EIR, Section IV-F.
(g) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant land use impacts in the
following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-I). Residential uses,
commercial uses and public facilities all exist within close
proximity to one another in the Oceanfront District adjacent to
the Pier. The project meets the objectives of developing
visitor-commercial uses along the beach. However, the project
does not comply with the Zoning Ordinance and Land Use and
Circulation Element (LUCE) of the General Plan. Consistent with
Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section
15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City finds that the
following changes or mitigation measures have been required in
the project which will mitigate or avoid the potential
significant environmental effects identified with respect to land
use:
(1) Amend the Zoning Ordinance for development within the
Pier Overlay of the RVC District to allow three story/40
foot maximum height limit for the replacement of the
Sinbad's building, and 85 feet for one Ferris Wheel, 55
feet for one roller coaster, and 45 feet for all other
amusement rides.
These measures as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will mitigate or avoid the potential for
significant land use impacts and thus mitigate or avoid any
potential adverse effects identified in the Final EIR, Section
IV-I).
(h) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse impacts on the City's
right-of-way/public access (Final EIR, Section IV-J). The
increased number of visitors expected at the Pier as a result of
the proposed project could adversely affect the right-of-way and
access of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. However, the
project will undertake the following changes or mitigation
measures which will avoid or substantially lessen any potential
significant environmental effects identified with respect to
right-of-way and public access:
(1) Project shall comply with all State and City standards,
codes and ordinances regarding the provision of access
and parking to the general public and the handicapped;
(2) Pedestrian walkways through the parking lots shall be
clearly delineated and signage shall be posted to
indicate the safest pathway to the Pier for pedestrians
and warning motorists of those walkways. The pedestrian
access pathway from the Civic Center site through the
RAND Corporation site shall be marked with appropriate
signage and the stairs adjacent to the Moss Avenue
pumping plant shall be well lighted;
(3) Stop signs shall be placed where the driveways to the
1590 Appian Way parking lot and the 1440 Pacific Coast
Highway parking lot cross the Promenade walkway.
(4) The 1550 Pacific Coast Highway State parking lot access
road shall be widened at the entrance near the parking
control booth to accommodate a total of four traffic
lanes ( two inbound and two outbound). The lanes shall
be reversible, thereby permitting up to three lanes in
one direction during peak periods;
(5) Seaside Terrace between Ocean Avenue and Appian Way
shall be striped with three lanes (a minimum street
width of 36 feet is required). A six foot right-of-way
would be required from the parcel on the north side of
Seaside Terrace between Appian Way and Seaside Terrace.
Two lanes could be provided in one direction and one in
the other to accommodate peak inbound and outbound
traffic flows. At the intersection of Seaside Terrace
and Ocean Avenue, a specially designed traffic signal
shall be installed to allow two lanes of traffic to
enter southbound onto Ocean Avenue;
(6) Exiting (outbound) traffic shall be allowed to exit from
the 1440 lot directly onto southbound Pacific Coast
Highway. The exit shall be positioned far enough north
to allow drivers to maneuver either into the Pacific
Coast Highway lane destined toward eastbound I-10 or
into the lane toward the Pacific Coast Highway off-ramp
to Ocean Avenue. Clear signage shall be provided,
including advance warning inside the 1440 lot, to direct drivers
to this exit and into the appropriate lanes for either I-10
eastbound or Ocean Avenue via Pacific Coast Highway;
(7) A 32 foot wide roadway should be constructed, if
feasible, under the Pier which could be striped for
three lanes of traffic. During peak periods, two lanes
could be used in one direction and one in the other to
accommodate peak inbound and outbound traffic flows;
(8) The sidewalks on the south side of the Pier Bridge shall
be widened by eliminating the sidewalk on the north side
and relocating the two lanes of traffic to the north
side;
(9) A 20 foot fire access lane shall be provided around the
entire perimeter of the Pier and a 12 foot ambulance
lane shall be provided through the Fun Zone to the
satisfaction of the Santa Monica Fire and Police
Departments;
(10) The Carousel Park handicapped access ramp shall be
brought up to code by installing a continuous handrail
along the lower segment of the ramp, and a full handrail
along the other side of the ramp.
These measures, as well as approval of the Fun Zone only project
without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way parking
structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the potential for
significant adverse impacts on right-of-way and access and thus
mitigate or avoid any significant environmental effects
identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-J.
(i) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project would result in adverse impacts on the City's water
supply. (Final EIR, Section IV-M). The project will have a net
increase in water consumption of 55,149 gallon increase per day
over existing conditions. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes or
mitigation measures which will mitigate or avoid the potential
adverse environmental effects identified with respect to water:
(1) The project shall incorporate water saving devices and
techniques and operate the proposed project in
accordance with the requirements of all City Ordinances;
(2) Improvement costs to meet fire flow requirements and any
improvements to on-site water lines shall be borne by
the project applicant;
(3) The project applicant shall pay a water connection fee
to the Director of General Services in order to meet the
requirements of the emergency water control ordinance,
and
(4) the project applicant shall pay a water connection fee
to the City prior to issuance of a permit to connect to
the water system.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on water conservation
and thus avoid or substantially lessen the significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR,
Section IV-M).
(j) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts on sanitary
sewerage in the following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-M). The
project will generate a net increase in sewage of 50,894
gallons over existing conditions per day. Consistent with
Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section
15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City finds that the
following changes or mitigation measures have been required in
the project which will mitigate or avoid the potential
significant environmental effects identified with respect to
sanitary sewerage:
(1) The applicant shall comply with current and future
ordinance provisions regarding sewer capacity allotment
in the City;
(2) The project shall incorporate water conservation
measures.
(3) Prior to issuance of a building permit, a flow test of
downstream lines shall be conducted to determine if
existing sewer lines serving the project site are
adequate to serve the proposed project and any required
improvements to the sewage collection system shall be
borne by the project; and
(4) A sewerage facilities charge shall be paid to the City
before a permit can be issued to connect to the sewer
per Section 7190 of Ordinance 1451.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on sanitary sewerage
and thus avoid or substantially lessen the significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR,
Section IV-M).
(k) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in adverse environmental impacts on solid
waste (Final EIR, Section IV-M). The development and operation
of the project would result in a net increase of 33,519 gallons
over existing conditions. Consistent with Article VI, Section 12
of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the City finds that the following changes or
mitigation measures have been required in the project which will
mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmental effects
identified with respect to solid waste:
(1) The project shall participate in the Santa Monica
Recycle program;
(2) Trash receptacles sufficient in size and number to
contain the trash generated on the parcel shall be
provided with outdoor receptacles shielded from public
view on at least three sides by impact resistant walls
of not less than five or not more than eight feet in
height and an impact resistant gate of not less than
five and not more than eight feet high;
(3) Appropriate signage shall be placed in strategic
locations on the Pier to notify visitors and employees
of existing anti-litter laws and regulations;
(4) Separate recycling receptacle cans shall be clearly
marked, and placed alongside trash cans in the food
court area, and all other public portions of the Pier;
and
(5) recyclable food service products and shopping bags shall
be required for all businesses on the Pier.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on solid waste and thus
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR, Section IV-M).
(l) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts in fire
protection in the following manner (Final EIR, Section IV-N and
VII-N). Project implementation would increase the need for fire
protection and emergency medical services in the area.
Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the following mitigation measures which
will avoid or substantially lessen any potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to fire protection:
(1) No building or portion of a building shall be
constructed more than 150 feet from the edge of a
roadway of an improved street or designated fire lane;
(2) Fire hydrants shall be located on-site with their number
and location determined after the Fire Department
reviews definitive project plans and specifications;
(3) The proposed project shall comply with all applicable
State and local ordinances regarding fire prevention and
suppression; and
(4) Definitive project plans and specifications shall be
submitted to the Fire Department, and requirements shall
be satisfied prior to issuance of a building permit.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts in fire protection and
thus avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR, Section IV-N).
(m) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts on police
protection (Final EIR, Section IV-N). Project implementation
would increase the need for police protection in the area.
Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the City CEQA
Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the
project will undertake the following mitigation measures which
will avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to police
protection:
(1) Public spaces, such as common areas, parking lots,
stairways, and walkways shall be designed to prevent
areas of concealment.
(2) All areas of the project shall be well-lighted including
alcoves, walkways, and parking lots and shall be
designed to minimize illumination impacts on surrounding
land uses;
(3) The Police Department be contacted for security design
assistance. A security plan shall be prepared for
Police Department approval prior to issuance of a
building permit;
(4) The Police Department shall be provided with a design of
the project upon completion that shall include diagrams
of access routes, and any information that might
facilitate police response; and
(5) A full police substation shall be provided on the Pier,
and it shall be staffed with two police officers, 24
hours a day.39. Appropriate signage shall be placed in
strategic locations on the Pier to notify visitors and
employees of existing anti-litter laws and regulations.
(6) The project shall provide a full police substation on
the Pier, and it shall be staffed Monday through
Thursday with one officer working from 1 p.m. to 11
p.m.; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with two officers
working from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.. This schedule shall be
supplemented by two officers working overtime on Fri-
day, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. This
staffing would be in addition to the existing Harbor
Guard coverage.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on police protection
and thus mitigate or avoid any potential significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-N
and VII-N.
(n) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts on
cultural/historic resources in the following manner (Final EIR,
Section IV-P). Consistent with Article VI, Section 12 of the
City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes or
mitigation measures have been required in the project which will
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to
cultural/historic resources:
(1) To the extent feasible and consistent with the public
access and project design objectives, the proposed
project shall conform to the "Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines
for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings" which shall
include a project design which is historically and
architecturally compatible with the existing structure
and shall include preservation of the Pier's historic
fabric;
(2) The proposed project will require a Certificate of
Appropriateness by the City's Landmarks Commission and
the applicant shall comply with the specific
requirements imposed as a result of an issuance of a
Certificate of Appropriateness with respect to historic
preservation;
(3) The entire property shall be photo-documented in its
current state before development proceeds. A
photographic record shall be made of the exterior
historic fabric if preservation of portions of that
fabric is not possible.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on cultural/historic
resources and thus mitigate or avoid the significant
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-P.
(o) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
project could result in significant adverse impacts on aesthetics
(Final EIR, Section IV-Q). Consistent with Article VI, Section
12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the State
CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the following changes
or mitigation measures have been required in the project which
will mitigate or avoid the potential significant environmental
effects identified with respect to aesthetics:
(1) During the project's architectural review by the
Landmarks Commission, the City shall evaluate building
mass, height, materials, colors, and perimeter and
exterior and interior landscaping to ensure
appropriateness for their location.
This measure, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts on aesthetics and thus
avoid or substantially lessen any significant environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR (Final EIR, Section IV-Q).
(p) The Final EIR determined that without mitigation the
construction of the project could result in significant adverse
impacts (Final EIR, Section IV-R). Consistent with Article VI,
Section 12 of the City CEQA Guidelines and Section 15091 of the
State CEQA Guidelines, the project will undertake the following
measures which will mitigate or avoid the potential significant
environmental effects identified with respect to construction:
(1) California Occupational Safety and Health Administration
requirements regarding scaffolding erection and slope
shoring shall be implemented during construction;
(2) Safety measures such as roping off the area underneath
the construction zone on the Pier, using construction
barricades and providing construction site warnings
shall be taken.
(3) Security lighting shall be provided at all the
construction sites;
(4) Uniform Fire Code and Fire Department requirements
relating to accessibility to construction sites and fire
prevention shall be met including, but not limited to,
maintaining adequate fire access paths to the site,
maintaining working fire extinguishers at the site and
storing all volatile chemicals used in the construction
process in a fire resistant place;
(5) Truck deliveries shall not be scheduled during peak
traffic periods (between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.); and
(6) Construction activities shall be concentrated in one
general area at a time, to the extent practical.
These measures, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure, will avoid or substantially lessen the
potential for significant adverse impacts from construction and
thus mitigate or avoid any significant environmental effects
identified in the Final EIR, Section IV-R.
SECTION 4. The Final EIR found that the development of the
Fun Zone only project without either the Central Plaza or the
1640 Appian Way parking structure could result in a significant
impact to traffic circulation at the intersections of Lincoln
Boulevard and the I-10 Westbound Ramp and Ocean Avenue and the
Pacific Coast Highway ramp during the PM peak hours. Consistent
with Article VI, Section 13 of the City CEQA Guidelines and
Sections 15091 and 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City
Council hereby makes a Statement of Overriding Considerations and
finds that the benefits of the project outweigh its unavoidable
environmental risks based on the findings in Section 2 and for
the following reasons:
(a) The project will revitalize the City-owned Pier in a way
that preserves its unique character and at the same time
serves the current and future needs of the community;
(b) The project will provide increased public parking;
(c) The project will provide year round recreational
opportunities;
(d) The project will provide extended nighttime and
multi-season uses;
(e) The project will provide circulation and access
improvements to the area around the Pier;
(f) The project will attract and serve visitors from a broad
range of income groups and lifestyles;
(g) The design elements of the project will retain the
historic and unique qualities that distinguish the Santa
Monica Pier from other piers and commercial enterprises,
and
(h) The project will emphasize the role of the Pier in the
community.
(i) The project will deliver increased revenues to the City
while encouraging increased public access at the Pier.
SECTION 5. Further, the City Council finds that the project
will undertake the following changes and mitigation measures
which will reduce, although not eliminate, the significant
impacts identified with respect to traffic and circulation:
(1) Restripe the northbound and southbound approaches to add
another through lane in the northbound and southbound
directions at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and
Pico Boulevard (this requires eliminating peak hour
parking on Lincoln Boulevard).
This measure, as well as the approval of the Fun Zone only
project without either the Central Plaza or the 1640 Appian Way
parking structure will avoid or reduce the potential impact on
traffic circuation, therefore, the City Council finds that, as
substantially mitigated by the above specified requirements, the
potential impact on traffic and circulation is acceptable.
SECTION 6. In the event any of the adverse environmental
effects identified in the Final EIR are not considered
substantially mitigated within the meaning of Article VI, Section
13 of the City CEQA guidelines, and Section 15093 of the State
CEQA guidelines, the City Council finds that the benefits of the
project outweigh its unavoidable environmental risks for the
reasons stated in Sections 2 and 5.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21081.6, the mitigation measures required by this Resolution
shall be monitored by the City to ensure their compliance during
project implementation in accordance with the requirements of the
EIR's mitigation monitoring program (Final EIR, Section VI) and
Development Review Permit conditions of approval.
SECTION 8. The City Council certifies that the
environmental review for the project was conducted in full
compliance with State and City CEQA Guidelines, that there was
adequate public review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report,
that the City Council has considered all comments on the Draft
Environmental Impact Report and responses to comments, that the
Final Environmental Impact Report adequately discusses all
significant environmental issues, and that the City Council has
considered the contents of the Final Environmental Impact Report
in its decision-making process.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall
be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert M. Myers
City Attorney
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May 26, 1992