8401 8409 west grand view, za 2012 1026 zaa zad

" CITY OF LOS ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

ROOM 395, CITY HALL

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY A C T

PROPOSED Ml t lGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

LEAD CITY AGENCY City of Los Angeles

COUNCIL DISTRICT 5

PROJECT TITLE ENV-2012-1027-MND

CASE NO. ZA-2012-1026-ZAA-ZAD

PROJECT LOCATION 8401-8409 West Grand View Drive

PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant proposes the construction of a new two-story addition with a pool, outdoor deck, and connecting bridge to an existing four-story single-family residence in the R1-1 Zone in a designated hillside area. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Administrator's Determination to allow a continuous paved roadway that is less than the 20-foot minimum width required to the boundary of the Hillside Area; A Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to allow a variable 0- to 4-foot front yard setback in lieu of the required 5-foot front yard setback, and; a Zoning Admininstrator's Adjustment to allow a structure and 17 feet of fill in the required front yard setback area.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT IF OTHER THAN CITY AGENCY Samuel Aroutiounian 8401 Grand View Drive Los Angeles, CA 90046

FINDING: The City Planning Department of the City of Los Angeles has Proposed that a mitigated negative declaration be adopted for this project because the mitigation measure(s) outlined on the attached page(s) will reduce any potential significant adverse effects to a level of insignificance

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SEE ATTACHED SHEET(S) FOR ANY MITIGATION MEASURES IMPOSED.

Any written comments received during the public review period are attached together with the response of the Lead City Agency. The project decision-make may adopt the mitigated negative declariation, amend it, or require preparation of an EIR. Any changes made should be supported by substantial evidence in the record and appropriate findings made.

THE INITIAL STUDY PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT IS ATTACHED.

NAME OF PERSON PREPARING THIS FORM

LUCIRALIA IBARRA

TITLE

City Planning Associate

TELEPHONE NUMBER

(213)978-1378

ADDRESS

200 N. SPRING STREET, 7th FLOOR LOS ANGELES, CA. 90012

SIGNATURE (Official) DATE

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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ENV-2012-1027-MND_

1-10. Aesthetics (Landscape Plan) • Environmental impacts to the character and aesthetics of the neighborhood may result from project implementation.

However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure: • All open areas not used for buildings, driveways, parking areas, recreational facilities or walks shall be attractively

landscaped and maintained in accordance with a landscape plan and an automatic irrigation plan, prepared by a Landscape Practitioner (Sec. 12.40-D) and to the satisfaction of the decision maker.

1-30. Aesthetics (Hillside Site Design, Undeveloped Site) • Environmental impacts, such as alteration of existing or natural terrain may result from project implementation.

However, these impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures: • Grading shall be kept to a minimum. • Natural features, such as prominent knolls or ridge lines, shall be preserved. • The project shall comply with the City's Hillside Development Guidelines.

1-120. Aesthetics (Light) • Environmental impacts to the adjacent residential properties may result due to excessive illumination on the project

site. However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure: • Outdoor lighting shall be designed and installed with shielding, such that the light source cannot be seen from

adjacent residential properties or the public right-of-way. 111-10. Air Pollution (Demolition, Grading, and Construction Activities)

• • All unpaved demolition and construction areas shall be wetted at least twice daily during excavation and construction,

and temporary dust covers shall be used to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD District Rule 403. Wetting could reduce fugitive dust by as much as 50 percent.

• The construction area shall be kept sufficiently dampened to control dust caused by grading and hauling, and at all times provide reasonable control of dust caused by wind.

• All clearing, earth moving, or excavation activities shall be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust.

• All dirt/soil loads shall be secured by trimming, watering or other appropriate means to prevent spillage and dust. •. All dirt/soil materials transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive

amount of dust • General contractors shall maintain and operate construction equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions. • Trucks having no current hauling activity shall not idle but be turned off.

111-50. Air Pollution (Stationary) • Adverse impacts upon future occupants may result from the project implementation due to existing diminished

ambient air pollution levels in the project vicinity. However, this impact can be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure:

o An air filtration system shall be installed and maintained with filters meeting or exceeding the ASHRAE Standard 52.2 Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 11, to the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety.

IV-50. Tree Report • • Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a Tree Report, prepared

by a Tree Expert as defined in Section 17.02, indicating the location, size, type, and condition of all existing trees on the site. Such report shall also contain a recommendation of measures to ensure the protection, relocation, or replacement of affected trees during grading and construction activities.

IV-60. Tree Preservation (Grading Activities) • • "Orange fencing* or other similarly highly visible barrier shall be installed outside of the drip line of locally protected

and significant (truck diameter of 8 inches or greater) non-protected trees, or as may be recommended by the Tree Expert The barrier shall be maintained throughout the grading phase, and shall not be removed until the completion and cessation of all grading activities.

IV-70. Tree Removal (Non-Protected Trees)

• Environmental impacts from project implementation may result due to the loss of significant trees on the site. However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures:

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• Prior to the issuance of any permit, a plot plan shall be prepared indicating the location, size, type, and general condition of all existing trees on the site and within the adjacent public right(s)-of-way.

• AH significant (8-inch or greater trunk diameter, or cumulative trunk diameter if multi-trunked, as measured 54 inches above the ground) non-protected trees on the site proposed for removal shall be replaced at a 1:1 ratio with a minimum 24-inch box tree. Net, new trees, located within the parkway of the adjacent public right(s)-of-way, may be counted toward replacement tree requirements.

• Removal or planting of any tree in the public right-of-way requires approval of the Board of Public Works. Contact Urban Forestry Division at: 213-847-3077. All trees in the public right-of-way shall be provided per the current standards of the Urban Forestry Division the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services.

IV-80. Tree Removal (Locally Protected Species) • Environmental impacts may result due to the loss of protected trees on the site. However, these potential impacts will

be mitigated to less than significant level by the following measures: • All protected tree removals require approval from the Board of Public Works. • A Tree Report shall be submitted to the Urban Forestry Division of the Bureau of Street Services, Department of

Public Works, for review and approval (213-847-3077), prior to implementation of the Report's recommended measures.

• A minimum of two trees (a minimum of 48-inch box in size if available) shall be planted for each protected tree that is removed. The canopy of the replacement trees, at the time they are planted, shall be in proportion to the canopies of the protected tree(s) removed and shall be to the satisfaction of the Urban Forestry Division.

• The location of trees planted for the purposes of replacing a removed protected tree shall be clearly indicated on the required landscape plan, which shall also indicate the replacement tree species and further contain the phrase "Replacement Tree" in its description.

• Bonding (Tree Survival): • a. The applicant shall post a cash bond or other assurances acceptable to the Bureau of Engineering in consultation

with the Urban Forestry Division and the decision maker guaranteeing the survival of trees required to be maintained, replaced or relocated in such a fashion as to assure the existence of continuously living trees for a minimum of three years from the date that the bond is posted or from the date such trees are replaced or relocated, whichever is longer. Any change of ownership shall require that the new owner post a new oak tree bond to the satisfaction of the Bureau of Engineering. Subsequently, the original owner's oak tree bond may be exonerated.

• b. The City Engineer shall use the provisions of Section 17.08 as its procedural guide in satisfaction of said bond requirements and processing. Prior to exoneration of the bond, the owner of the property shall provide evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer and Urban Forestry Division that the oak trees were properly replaced, the date of the replacement and the survival of the replacement trees for a period of three years.

Vl-10. Seismic • Environmental impacts to the safety of future occupants may result due to the project's location in an area of

potential seismic activity. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure:

• The design and construction of the project shall conform to the California Building Code seismic standards as approved by the Department of Building and Safety.

VI-3Q. Erosion/Grading/Short-Term Construction Impacts (Hillside Grading Areas) • Environmental impacts may result from the visual alteration of natural landforms due to grading. However, this impact

will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures: • The grading plan shall conform with the City's Landform Grading Manual guidelines, subject to approval by the

Advisory Agency and the Department of Building and Safety's Grading Division. • Appropriate erosion control and drainage devices shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Building and Safety

Department. These measures include interceptor terraces, berms, vee-channeis, and inlet and outlet structures, as specified by Section 91.7013 of the Building Code, including planting fast-growing annual and perennial grasses in areas where construction is not immediately planned.

VI-60. Landslide Area

• Environmental impacts may result due to the proposed project's location in an area with landslide potential. However, these potential impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures:

• The project shall comply with the conditions contained within the Department of Building and Safety's Geology and Soils Report Approval Letter for the proposed project, and as it may be subsequently amended or modified.

V1I-10. Green House Gas Emissions

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» The project will result in impacts resulting in increased green house gas emissions. However, the impact can be reduced to a less than significant level though compliance with the following measure(s):

s Only low- and non-VOC-containing paints, sealants, adhesives, and solvents shall be utilized in the construction of the project.

VIII-40. Hillside Construction Staging and Parking Plan D

<» Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit, the applicant shall submit a Construction Staging and Parking Plan to the Department of Building and Safety and the Fire Department for review and approval. The plan shall identify where all construction materials, equipment, and vehicles will be stored through the construction phase of the project, as well as where contractor, subcontractor, and laborers will park their vehicles so as to prevent blockage of two-way traffic on streets in the vicinity of the construction site. The Construction Staging and Parking Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following".

» No construction equipment or material shall be permitted to be stored within the public right-of-way. • If the property fronts on a designated Red Flag Street, on noticed "Red Flag" days, all the workers shall be shuttled

from an off-site area, located on a non-Red Flag Street, to and from the site in order to keep roads open on Red Flag days.

o During the Excavation and Grading phases, only one truck hauler shall be allowed on the site at any one time. The drivers shall be required to follow the designated travel plan or approved Haul Route.

o Truck traffic directed to the project site for the purpose of delivering materials, construction-machinery, or removal of graded soil shall be limited to off-peak traffic hours, Monday through Friday only. No truck deliveries shall be permitted on Saturdays or Sundays.

• All deliveries during construction shall be coordinated so that only one vendor/delivery vehicle is at the site at one time, and that a construction supervisor is present at such time.

a A radio operator shall be on-site to coordinate the movement of material and personnel, in order to keep the roads open for emergency vehicles, their apparatus, and neighbors.

• During all phases of construction, all construction vehicle parking and queuing related to the project shall be as required to the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety, and in substantial compliance with the Construction Staging and Parking Plan, except as may be modified by the Department of Building and Safety or the Fire Department.

VIII-70. Emergency Evacuation Plan • Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to possible interference with an emergency

response plan. However, these potential impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure:

o Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall develop an emergency response plan in consultation with the Fire Department. The emergency response plan shall include but not be limited to the following: mapping of emergency exits, evacuation routes for vehicles and pedestrians, location of nearest hospitals, and fire departments.

Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (Hillside Residential and All 10-or-more-unit Subdivisions and 1X"40" • Multi-Family Dwellings)

• Environmental impacts may result from erosion carrying sediments and/or the release of toxins into the stormwater drainage channels. However, the potential impacts will be mitigated to a less than significant level by incorporating stormwater pollution control measures. Ordinance No. 172,176 and Ordinance No. 173,494 specify StormwateF and Urban Runoff Pollution Control which requires the application of Best Management Practices (BMPs). Chapter IX, Division 70 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code addresses grading, excavations, and fills. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) approved by Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, including the following (a copy of the SUSMP can be downloaded at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb4/):

• Project applicants are required to implement stormwater BMPs to treat and infiltrate the runoff from a storm event producing 3/4 inch of rainfall in a 24 hour period. The design of structural BMPs shall be in accordance with the Development Best Management Practices Handbook Part B Planning Activities. A signed certificate from a California licensed civil engineer or licensed architect that the proposed BMPs meet this numerical threshold standard is required.

• Post development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates shall not exceed the estimated pre-development rate for developments where the increase peak stormwater discharge rate will result in increased potential for downstream erosion.

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http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb4/


X-60.

Xll-20.

XIV-10.

XVI-50.

Maximize trees and other vegetation at each site by planting additional vegetation, clustering tree areas, and promoting the use of native and/or drought tolerant plants. Any connection to the sanitary sewer must have authorization from the Bureau of Sanitation. All storm drain inlets and catch basins within the project area must be stenciled with prohibitive language (such as NO DUMPING - DRAINS TO OCEAN) and/or graphical icons to discourage illegal dumping. Signs and prohibitive language and/or graphical icons, which prohibit illegal dumping, must be posted at public access points along channels and creeks within the project area. Legibility of stencils and signs must be maintained. Materials with the potential to contaminate stormwater must be: (1) placed in an enclosure such as, but not limited to, a cabinet, shed, or similar structure that prevent contact with runoff spillage to the stormwater conveyance system; or (2) protected by secondary containment structures such as berms, dikes, or curbs. The storage area must be paved and sufficiently impervious to contain leaks and spills. The storage area must have a roof or awning to minimize collection of stormwater within the secondary containment area. The owner(s) of the property will prepare and execute a covenant and agreement (Planning Department General form CP-6770) satisfactory to the Planning Department binding the owners to post construction maintenance on the structural BMPs in accordance with the Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan and or per manufacturer's instructions. (Multiple Residential Dwellings of 10+ Units of Single- or Multi-Family, incl. Subdivisions): Reduce impervious surface area by using permeable pavement materials where appropriate, including: pervious concrete/asphalt; unit pavers, i.e. turf block; and granular materials, i.e. crushed aggregates, cobbles. Install Roof runoff systems where site is suitable for installation. Runoff from rooftops is relatively clean, can provide groundwater recharge and reduce excess runoff into storm drains. Paint messages that prohibit the dumping of improper materials into the storm drain system adjacent to storm drain inlets. Prefabricated stencils can be obtained from the Dept. of Public Works, Stormwater Management Division. Design an efficient irrigation system to minimize runoff including: drip irrigation for shrubs to limit excessive spray; shutoff devices to prevent irrigation after significant precipitation; and flow reducers.

Land Use/Planning The project will result in land use and/or planning impact(s). However, the impact(s) can be reduced to a less than significant level through compliance with the following measure(s): Secure approval of ZA-2012-1206-ZAA-ZAD or revise project accordingly.

Increased Noise Levels (Demolition, Grading, and Construction Activities)

The project shall comply with the City of Los Angeles Noise Ordinance No. 144,331 and 161,574, and any subsequent ordinances, which prohibit the emission or creation of noise beyond certain levels at adjacent uses unless technically infeasible.

Construction and demolition shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday, and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday. Demolition and construction activities shall be scheduled so as to avoid operating several pieces of equipment simultaneously, which causes high noise levels.

The project contractor shall use power construction equipment with state-of-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices.

Public Services (Fire)

Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to the location of the project in an area having marginal fire protection facilities. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure: The following recommendations of the Fire Department relative to fire safety shall be incorporated into the building plans, which includes the submittal of a plot plan for approval by the Fire Department either prior to the recordation of a final map or the approval of a building permit. The plot plan shall include the following minimum design features: fire lanes, where required, shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width; all structures must be within 300 feet of an approved fire hydrant, and entrances to any dwelling unit or guest room shall not be more than 150 feet in distance in horizontal travel from the edge of the roadway of an improved street or approved fire lane.

Inadequate Emergency Access

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o Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to inadequate emergency access. However, these impacts can be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure:

• The applicant shall submit a parking and driveway plan to the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Transportation for approval that provides code-required emergency access.

XVII-10. Utilities (Local Water Supplies - Landscaping) o Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to the cumulative increase in demand on the

City's water supplies. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures:

• The project shall comply with Ordinance No. 170,978 (Water Management Ordinance), which imposes numerous water conservation measures in landscape, installation, and maintenance (e.g, use drip irrigation and soak hoses in lieu of sprinklers to lower the amount of water lost to evaporation and overspray, set automatic sprinkler systems to irrigate during the early morning or evening hours to minimize water loss due to evaporation, and water less in the cooler months and during the rainy season).

» In addition to the requirements of the Landscape Ordinance, the landscape plan shall incorporate the following: • Weather-based irrigation controller with rain shutoff • Matched precipitation (flow) rates for sprinkler heads • Drip/microspray/subsurface irrigation where appropriate • Minimum irrigation system distribution uniformity of 75 percent a Proper hydro-zoning, turf minimization and use of native/drought tolerant plan materials • Use of landscape contouring to minimize precipitation runoff • A separate water meter (or submeter), flow sensor, and master valve shutoff shall be installed for existing and

expanded irrigated landscape areas totaling 5,000 sf. and greater. XVll-20. Utilities (Local Water Supplies - All New Construction)

• Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to the cumulative increase in demand on the City's water supplies. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures:

s If conditions dictate, the Department of Water and Power may postpone new water connections for this project until water supply capacity is adequate.

» Install high-efficiency toilets (maximum 1.28 gpf), including dual-flush water closets, and high-efficiency urinals (maximum 0.5 gpf), including no-flush or waterless urinals, in all restrooms as appropriate.

• Install restroom faucets with a maximum flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute. • A separate water meter (or submeter), flow sensor, and master valve shutoff shall be installed for all landscape

irrigation uses. • Single-pass cooling equipment shall be strictly prohibited from use. Prohibition of such equipment shall be indicated

on the building plans and incorporated into tenant lease agreements. (Single-pass cooling refers to the use of potable water to extract heat from process equipment, e.g. vacuum pump, ice machines, by passing the water through equipment and discharging the heated water to the sanitary wastewater system.)

XVII-40. Utilities (Local Water Supplies - New Residential) • Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to the cumulative increase in demand on the

City's water supplies. However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measures:

• Install no more than one showerhead per shower stall, having a flow rate no greater than 2.0 gallons per minute. • Install and utilize only high-efficiency clothes washers (water factor of 6.0 or less) in the project, if proposed to be

provided in either individual units and/or in a common laundry room(s). If such appliance is to be furnished by a tenant, this requirement shall be incorporated into the lease agreement, and the applicant shall be responsible for ensuring compliance.

• Install and utilize only high-efficiency Energy Star-rated dishwashers in the project, if proposed to be provided. If such appliance is to be furnished by a tenant, this requirement shall be incorporated into the lease agreement, and the applicant shall be responsible for ensuring compliance.

XVII-90. Utilities (Solid Waste Recycling) • Environmental impacts may result from project implementation due to the creation of additional solid waste.

However, this potential impact will be mitigated to a less than significant level by the following measure:

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(Operational) Recycling bins shall be provided at appropriate locations to promote recycling of paper, metal, glass, and other recyclable material. These bins shall be emptied and recycled accordingly as a part of the project's regular solid waste disposal program. (Construction/Demolition) Prior to the issuance of any demolition or construction permit, the applicant shall provide a copy of the receipt or contract from a waste disposal company providing services to the project, specifying recycled waste service(s), to the satisfaction of the Department of Building and Safety. The demolition and construction contractor(s) shall only contract for waste disposal services with a company that recycles demolition and/or construction-related wastes. (Construction/Demolition) To facilitate on-site separation and recycling of demolition- and construction-related wastes, the contractors) shall provide temporary waste separation bins on-site during demolition and construction. These bins shall be emptied and the contents recycled accordingly as a part of the project's regular solid waste disposal program.

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK

ROOM 395, CITY HALL LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

INITIAL STUDY and CHECKLIST

(CEQA Guidelines Section 15063)

LEAD CITY AGENCY: City of Los Angeles

COUNCIL DISTRICT: CD 5 - PAUL KORETZ

DATE: 04/23/2012

RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Department of City Planning

ENVIRONMENTAL CASE: ENV-2012-1027-MND

RELATED CASES: ZA-2012-1026-ZAA-ZAD

[~1 Does have significant changes from previous actions. \f- Does NOT have significant changes from previous actions.

PREVIOUS ACTIONS CASE NO.:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 42' X 52', 3-STORY, 44'4" HIGH, 2,640 SQ FT ADDITION WITH POOL AND DECK TO AN (E) 4-STORY, 3,382 SQ FT SFD.

ENV PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes the construction of a new two-story addition with a pool, outdoor deck, and connecting bridge to an existing four-story single-family residence in the R1-1 Zone in a designated hillside area. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Administrator's Determination to allow a continuous paved roadway that is less than the 20-foot minimum width required to the boundary of the Hillside Area; A Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to allow a variable 0- to 4-foot front yard setback in lieu of the required 5-foot front yard setback, and; a Zoning Admininstrator's Adjustment to allow a structure_andJ7Jeet of fill in the required front yard setback area.

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: The project site is an irregular-shaped interior lot consisting of four parcels in a designated hillside and totalling 12,200 square feet The property has a frontage of approximately 120 feet along Grand View Drive, and lot depths of approximately 100 feet along the westerly property line and 117.5 feet along the easterly property line. Properties on all sides are either vacant or improved with singe-family residences in the R1-1 Zone.

Grand View Drive is a local hillside street dedicated to a 25-foot width at the project's street frontage.

PROJECT LOCATION: 8401-8409 West Grand View Drive

COMMUNITY PLAN AREA: HOLLYWOOD STATUS:

Does Conform to Plan

EU Does NOT Conform to Plan

AREA PLANNING COMMISSION: CENTRAL

CERTIFIED NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: BEL AIR - BEVERLY CREST

EXISTING ZONING: R1-1

MAX. DENSITY/INTENSITY ALLOWED BY ZONING: 5,000 sf per unit

GENERAL PLAN LAND USE: Low II Residential

MAX. DENSITY/INTENSITY ALLOWED BY PLAN DESIGNATION: 5-7 units per acre

PROPOSED PROJECT DENSITY: 1 unit

LA River Adjacent: NO

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Determination (To Be Completed By Lead Agency) •-On the basis of this initial evaluation:

|~1 I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

'yjF I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions on the project have been made by or agreed to by the project -proponent A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

O I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

r~| I find the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

[T1 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.

City Planning Associate (213)978-1378

Signature Title Phone

Evaluation Of Environmental Impacts: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information

sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants based on a project-specific screening analysis).

2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.

3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less that significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.

4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of a mitigation measure has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below, may be cross-referenced).

5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR, or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a. Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately

analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.

c. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.

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6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.

7. Supporting Information Sources: A sources list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.

8. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.

9. The explanation of each issue should identify: a. The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b. The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.

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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.

i f AESTHETICS n AGRICULTURE AND FOREST

RESOURCES

i f AIR QUALITY \ f BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES • CULTURAL RESOURCES

i f GEOLOGY AND SOILS

i f GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS i f HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS i f HYDROLOGY AND WATER

QUALITY V " LAND USE AND PLANNING C ] MINERAL RESOURCES V NOISE

n POPULATION AND HOUSING i f PUBLIC SERVICES

O RECREATION i f TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC i f UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS n MANDATORY FINDINGS OF

SIGNIFICANCE

I N I T I A L S T U D Y C H E C K L I S T (To be completed by the Lead City Agency) Background

PROPONENT NAME: Samuel Aroutiounian APPLICANT ADDRESS: 8401 Grand View Drive Los Angeles, CA 90046 AGENCY REQUIRING CHECKLIST: Department of City Planning " • PROPOSAL NAME (if Applicable):

PHONE NUMBER: (818)907-8755

DATE SUBMITTED:

04/18/2012

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"Potentially-

significant impact

Potentially significant

unless mitigation

incorporated

Less tharT significant

impact No impact

! l . AESTHETICS

a.

b.

c.

d.

Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?

Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?

Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings?

i Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect fday or nighttime views in the area?

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a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use?

Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?

Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?

Result' in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

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a. j Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?

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Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation?

Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?

Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?

Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?

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a.

b.

c.

\d.

e.

f.

Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?

Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?

Have a substantial, adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?

Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?

Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?

Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state labitat conservation plan? J

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b.

c.

d.

Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5?

Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5?

Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?

Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?

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a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g-

h.

Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.

Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Strong seismic ground shaking?

Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?

Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Landslides?

Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?

Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?

Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?

Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?

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a.

b.

Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?

Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?

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a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g-

Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?

Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?

Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?

Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result would ft create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?

For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?

For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?

Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?

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X. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY

a. j Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?

a. Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)?

:. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?

i. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site?

;. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stomnwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?

F. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?

j . Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?

. Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows?

. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?

. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudfiow?

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. Physically divide an established community?

. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?

. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan?

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Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?

j Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource j recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land fuse plan?

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Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?

Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or | groundborne noise levels?

| A substantial permanent increase inambient noise levels in the project | vicinity above levels existing without the project?

A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the | project vicinity above levels existing without the project? _ .

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unless —mitigation — incorporated

Less than significant

impact No impact

e.

f.

For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?

For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?

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a.

b.

c.

Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?

Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?

Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?

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a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection?

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Police protection?

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Schools?

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Parks?

Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Other public facilites?

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a.

b.

Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?

Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?

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a. Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to ntersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit?

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unless mitigation .

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impact No impact

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways?

Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks?

Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?

Result in inadequate emergency access?

Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?

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a. 3 Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water 1 | Quality Control Board?

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d.

e.

f.

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Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment j facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could I cause significant environmental effects? J

Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects?

Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed?

Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments?

Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?

Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste?

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a.

b.

c.

Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?

Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)?

Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 21083, 21083.05, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 65088.4, Gov. Code; Sections 21080, 21083.05, 21095, Pub. Resources Code; Eureka Citizens for Responsible Govt. v. City of Eureka (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 357; Protect the Historic Amador Waterways v. Amador Water Agency (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th at 1109; San Franciscans Upholding the Downtown Plan v. City and County of San Francisco (2002) 102 Cal.App.4th 656.

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DISCUSSION OF T H E E N V I R O N M E N T A L EVALUATION (Attach additional sheets if necessary)

The Environmental Impact Assessment includes the use of official City of Los Angeles and other government source reference materials related to various environmental impact categories (e.g., Hydrology, Air Quality, Biology, Cultural Resources, etc.). The State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology - Seismic Hazard Maps and reports, are used to identify potential future significant seismic events; including probable magnitudes, liquefaction, and landslide hazards. Based on applicant information provided in the Master Land Use Application and Environmental Assessment Form, impact evaluations were based on stated facts contained therein, including but not limited to, reference materials indicated above, field investigation of the project site, and any other reliable reference materials known at the time.

Project specific impacts were evaluated based on all relevant facts indicated in the Environmental Assessment Form and expressed through the applicant's project description and supportive materials. Both the Initial Study Checklist and Checklist Explanations, in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles's Adopted Thresholds Guide and CEQA Guidelines, were used to reach reasonable conclusions on environmental impacts as mandated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The project as identified in the project description may cause potentially significant impacts on the environment without mitigation. Therefore, this environmental analysis concludes that a Mitigated Negative Declaration shall be issued to avoid and mitigate all potential adverse impacts on the environment by the imposition of mitigation measures and/or conditions contained and expressed in this document; the environmental case file known as ENV-2012-1027-MND and the associated case(s), ZA-2012-1026-ZAA-ZAD. Finally, based on the fact that these impacts can be feasibly mitigated to less than significant, and based on the findings and thresholds for Mandatory Findings of Significance as described in the California Environmental Quality Act, section 15065, the overall project impact(s) on the environment (after mitigation) will not:

• Substantially degrade environmental quality. • Substantially reduce fish or wildlife habitat. • Cause a fish or wildlife habitat to drop below self sustaining levels. • Threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community. • Reduce number, or restrict range of a rare, threatened, or endangered species. • Eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or prehistory. • Achieve short-term goals to the disadvantage of long-term goals. • Result in environmental effects that are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. • Result in environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All supporting documents and references are contained in the Environmental Case File referenced above and may be viewed in the EIR Unit, Room 763, City Hall. For City information, addresses and phone numbers: visit the City's website at http://www.lacity.org ; City Planning - and Zoning Information Mapping Automated System (ZIMAS) cityplanning.lacity.org/ or EIR Unit, City Hall, 200 N Spring Street, Room 763. Seismic Hazard Maps - http://gmw.consrv.ca.gov/shmp/ Engineering/Infrastructure/Topographic Maps/Parcel Information - http://boemaps.eng.ci.la.ca.us/index01.htm or City's main website under the heading "Navigate UV'.

PREPARED BY:

LUCIRALIA IBARRA

TITLE:

City Planning Associate

TELEPHONE NO.;

(213)978-1378

DATE:

04/24/2012

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Jmpact? Explanation Mitigation Measures

APPENDIX A: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS EXPLANATION TABLE

I. AESTHETICS

NO IMPACT The project is located in a developed residential area. Relative to potential effects on a scenic vista, the proposed residential project would not cause significant effects on any focal or panoramic views from a publicly recognized scenic vista. Further, existing views observed from the public street do not include any significant or recognized scenic resources.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The proposed project would not damage any scenic resouces. The site is not located along a city-designated scenic highway, the project area is improved with single-family residences and would not cause any impacts to any scenic resources within a city-designated scenic highway.

POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED

The proposed project involves the construction of a 2,640 square-foot addition to a single-family residence in an area developed with single-family homes. The visual impacts to the surroundings will be mitigated to less than significant with the implementation of the attached mitigation measures pertaining to landscaping and hillside development.

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The proposed addition will be required to shield lighting away from neighboring properties to reduce the impact on night time views to a less than significant level.

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AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES

NO IMPACT The project site is not utilized for agricultural land uses and is zoned R1-1. The site is currently improved with a single-family residence and is surrounded by single-family homes. There will be no impact.

NO IMPACT The project site is zoned R1 and does not contain any farmland.

NO IMPACT The project site is not located on farmland and is not adjacent to any farmland. Therefore, the proposed apartment building would not result in any conversion of farmland or cause changes to a farmland.

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Impact? Explanation Mitigation Measures

d.

e.

NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT

The project site is not located on farmland and is not adjacent to any farmland. Therefore, the proposed residence would not result in any conversion of farmland or cause changes to a fannland.

The project site is not located on fannland and is not adjacent to any farmland. Therefore, the proposed residence would not result in any conversion of farmland or cause changes to a farmland.

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a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT





The proposed project is permitted by-right on the R1-zoned lot and would not conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the SCAQMD or congestion management plan, as the residential use would not involve emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide or other substantial air emissions at a significant level.

Air pollutant emissions would be highly generated during the construction phase of the project development and minimally generated when the project is completed and operational. The emissions generated during each phase, however, would not exceed threshold of significance recommended by the SCAQMD. Construction mitigation measures have been incorporated.

The project is anticipated to result in minimal direct emissions of greenhouse gases due to fuel combustion from construction equipment, motor vehicles, and building and heating systems associated with the priojecL The proposed project is a residential development

If an air filtration system is installed, it shall comply with minimum MERV standards for a single-family residence to reduce any pollution related impacts to a less than significant level.

No objectionable odors are anticipated to result from this residential project.

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See 111-10.

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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

a. NO IMPACT The site is located within a developed residential area. No sensitive species are expected to be located on the site. No mpact will result.

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b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT


NO IMPACT

The site does not contain any riparian habitat orsensitve natural communities. No impact will result

The site does not contain wetlands. No impact will result.

The project area is fully developed with residential uses and does not contain wildlife corridors. There will be no impact.

There are approximately 10 trees of varying types and widths on the site, of which two are proposed to be removed as a result of the construction of this addition. The applicant will be required to provide a tree report certifying the number and types of trees. All non-protected trees over 8 inches in diameter are to be replaced on a 1:1 ratio and protected species are to replaced on a 2:1 ratio. Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce the tree impacts.

The project site is not located in a conservation plan area or subject ot any habitat conservation plans.

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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES

a.

b.

c.

d.


NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT

The project site is vacant and is not designated as a historic monument nor listed as a significant historic resource. Impacts would be less than significant.

The project is not located in an area of known archaeological resources. The site is currently improved with residential buildings. No impact would result.

The project is not located in an area of known paleontological resources. The site is currently improved with residential buildings. No impact would result.

No human remains are anticipated to be located at the project site. The site is currently improved with residential buildings. No impact would result.

VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS

a.

b.

c.



HO IMPACT

The site is not located in an Alquist Priolo Zone. There will be no impact.

The subject property is subject to strong seismic shaking as is the whole of Southern California. Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce any impacts.

The subject site is not located in a iquefaction area.

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d. POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED

The subject site is located in a designated landslide area. The Department of Building and Safety, Grading has issued a Soils Report Approval letter (dated October 11, 2007; Log # 60142) with a number of mitigation measures and conditions of approval that the applicant must incorporate in order to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level.

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e. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The applicant does not propose to export material from the site. A less than significant impact would result with respect to the loss of topsoil.

NO IMPACT The subject site is not located in a liquefaction area.

NO IMPACT The subject site is not located in an area identified as having expansive soils. No impact would result

NO IMPACT No septic tanks are proposed as part of this project. No impact would result.

VII. GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSIONS


The proposed addition to the single-family residence is anticipated to increase the emission of green house gases (GHG) during the demolition, construction and operation phases of the project However, mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce the pollution impacts to a less than significant level. In addition to these measures, other measures have been incorporated throughout the document to enhance building efficiencies, improve waste recycling, improve water conservation, among others. A project's consistency with the implementing programs and regulations to achieve the statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals established under AB 32 cannot be evaluated explicitly because they are still under development. However, the State of California has required that GHG emissions must be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020.

VII-10 See also Air Quaility, Biology, Geology and Soils, Hazards, Noise, and Utilities.

LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT Presently, the State, regional agencies, and local governments, including the City of Los Angeles, are developing methodologies and inventories for quantirying GHG emissions and evaluating various strategies and mitigation measures to determine the most effective course of action to meet the State goals as set forth under AB32.

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However, at this time, no thresholds have been adopted.

VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g-

h.

NO IMPACT


NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT

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No significant amount of hazardous materials are proposed to be routinely transported, used or disposed of as part of this project. No impact would occur.

The project site is vacant and is located within a developed residential area. It is not anticipated to result in the accidental release of hazardous materials. A less than signficant level would result.

The project site is not located within the 500 foot school zone. No impacts are anticipated.

The project site has not been identified as being listed as a hazardous materials site. No impact would result

The site is not located within an airport land use plan.

The site is not located within a private airstrip. The project would not result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the area.

The subject project would not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plan. However, the Fire Department will review the submitted plans to ensure the project will not interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plan. Impacts will be less than significant.

The project site is not located in a wildlands area. The proposed addition will result in a less than significant impact involving risk of wildland fires.

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The proposed project should not cause the depletion of groundwater supplies or the interference of groundwater recharge. The project will continue to be supplied with water by DWP.

The proposed project is not anticipated to deplete groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge. The proposed project will continue to be supplied with water by LADWP. The impact will be less han significant.

The project site does not contain a stream )r river. However, the site will drain into ie available sewer line in the immediate ireas. No impact will result.

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e.

f.

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h.

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LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT .

The site is currently surrounded by residential uses and the site does not contain a stream or river. The proposed buildings will not alter existing drainage of the site. There will be no impact.

The proposed addition will increase the buildable area of the property. The development of this site will not significantly increase stormwater runoff. Nevertheless, the project will be required to control runoff using stormwater best management practices and a retention basin. Mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce the runoff impact to a less than significant level.

The proposed single-family residence is permitted on the site and is an infill development within a residential area. As such, the development of this site will not substantially degrade water quality.

The subject site is located within flood zone 'X', an area of moderate or minimal flooding. A less than significant impact would result.

The subject site is located within flood zone 'X', an area of moderate or minimal flooding. A less than significant impact would result.

The property is not located in a potential dam inundation zone. No impact will result.

The subject property is not located within an inundation zone for seiches, tsunamis or mudflow. Impacts are anticipated to be less significant as it is located in a highly urbanized area.

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X. LAND USE AND PLANNING

a.

b.

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The project will not divide the community as the residential addition will be similar to other buildings in an area planned for residential uses.

The proposed single-family residence is allowed by-right in the R1-1 zone. The applicant is requesting a Zoning Administrator's Determination to allow a continuous paved roadway at less than 20 feet in width; a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to allow a 0- to 4-foot front yard setback in lieu of the required 5 feet; and a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to allow a structure and 17 feet of fill in the required front yard setback area. The

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c. NO IMPACT

project will otherwise comply with all applicable regulations and meet the requirements of the LAMC. With the attached mitigation measures, the impact will be less than significant

The proposed residential addition will not conflict with any applicable conservation or natural community consevation plans due to its location in a developed, unban area.

XI. MINERAL RESOURCES

a.

b.

NO IMPACT

NO IMPACT

The site is not located in a known area of mineral resources. No impact is expected to result.

The site is not located in a known area of mineral resources. No impact is expected to result.

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a.

b.

c.

d.

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During construction of the project, the applicant will be required to comply with the city's noise ordinance, which would reduce the noise impact to a less than significant level.

Noise will not exceed applicable standards. During construction of the project, the applicant will be required to comply with the city's noise ordinance, which would reduce the noise impact to a less than significant level.

No substantial ambient noise is anticipated from the operation of the single-family residence in a developed low density residential neighborhood.

Noise would be generated during the construction phase of the project development and minimally generated when the project is completed and operational. The project would be required to comply with the city's noise ordinance. In addition, mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce the impacts to a less than significant level.

The subject site is not within an airport )lan. No impact will result.

The project is not located within a flight plan, as such it is not anticipated to have a noise impact.

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XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING

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LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The property is zoned and designated for single-family use. As such, the proposed residenctial addition will not substantially induce population.

b. NO IMPACT The project is an addition to an existing single-family residence and will not result in the displacement of housing.

c. NO IMPACT The development of this residential addition will not necessitate the construction of replacement housing elsewhere.

XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES

a. POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT UNLESS MITIGATION INCORPORATED

The project is not located in an area designated as a Very High Fire Severity Zone. However, the project will be required to be reviewed by the LA Fire Department to ensure adequate response times are maintained. Impacts would be less than significant.

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b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project site is located in a developed low density single-family area and is located within the response boundaries of the Hollywood Division of the LAPD. impacts should be less than significant.

c. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The addition to the existing single-family residence is anticipated to result in a less than significant impact on demand to area schools.

d. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The addition to the existing single-family residence is not anticipated to increase demand on area parks and recreational facilities.

e. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project will need to be reviewed by Public Works to determine whether any street improvements are necessary. This impact will be less than significant.

XV. RECREATION

a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The addition to the existing single-family residence is not anticipated to increase demand on area parks and recreational facilities.

b. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The development of this addition to the existing single-family residence will not require the expansion of recreational facilities.

XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC

a. LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The property is zoned and designated for single-family use. Further, it does not exceed DOTs threshold for a traffic study for residential projects. Impacts should be less than significant.

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As mentioned above, the increase of one dwelling unit is not anticipated to significantly increase the level of service in the project area.

No change in air traffic patterns will result from the proposed project.

Substantial increase in hazard is not anticipated by the implementation of this residential project. The project will be required to meet the safety features and setbacks of the code.

The project's emergency access will be reviewed by the BOE and LADOT prior to recordation of the final map. With mitigation, there will be a less than significant emergency access impact.

The proposed project will not conflict with any alternative transportation policy. Impacts will be less than significant.

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Existing sewer lines and treatment facilities have sufficient capacity to accommodate an increase in water flows, and meet the wastewater treatment requirements of the Los Angeles Regional Water Qualtiy Control Board.

The proposed project will not require the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or the expansion of existing facilities. However, mitigation measures have been incorporated to reduce water conservation impacts for landscaping to a less than significant level.

This project will not require the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities since the site is presently served ay existing facilities. There will be no mpact.

DWP's most recent urban water management plan indicates that a sufficient water supply is expected to be available to serve projects. Therefore, sufficient water supplies would be available to serve the proposed project rom existing entitlements and resources.

"he increase in wastewater can be ] j ccomodated by the Wastewater Treatment provider. However, n i t igat ion measures have been ncorporated to reduce any water -.onservation impacts.

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The local landfills have sufficient capacity to serve the project The net increase in trash is expected to be less than significant

The project will be required to provide on-site recycling to reduce the amount of trash going to landfills. This will reduce the solid waste impact to a less than significant level.

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the proposed project would not result in any impacts that would cause the above.

The project will result in environmental effects to a less than significant level, as there are no significant amount of construction nearby. Impacts should be less than significant.

The project may result in environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings as the condo project will replace existing rental units. However, no significants impacts are anticipated with the implementation of this MND.

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The referenccdieports cdncemingthep*op.os£d cbnstriictioii of a three-story single-femily resideAct stepping down the descending slope with the upper level norninally at street grade has been-iwiewed' by the Grading Division of the tfeparimcnr of Bmldmgand Safety. According to cross-section A-A!

in thercporf,, the sfte consists ol> descending doge -ofup to IGQ feet- high with 3 gradient as steep as 1:1 st^^HDf-slopedimimsMagdown The site is tntiderialn by residual soil and quartz dibrife bedrock .

Tift-site, is located in a. des i s ted srismically induced landslide hazard. zons as-shown on the "Seismic Hazard Zones" m*p issued by th£ State of California- The above remits-include an. acceptable seismic slope stability analysis asd the requir^nettts of the .Stale erf'California Public. Resources Code* S$#Qh 2S90 eLseq^h&vc "been satisfied.]

Tie report is acceptable, provided th6 following conditions are complied with during site development:

(Note: Numbers iriparitothcsis () refo to applicable sections of the 2002 City of LA BufldingCode. ABC numbera refer the Applicable Information Bulletin* Information Bulletins can be accessed on 'tfao-intBTiirtat'LAjbBS-.OKG^

L Final plans shall eomply with the hillside retaining wall Ordinance Np-176,445, regarding the -number and heights of retaining' walls allcrw t*L

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4. All recommertdatioiisof ibc reports which arciiijadaitiori. to fir me*a restrictive than the conditions containedbereii.sbail'tcinCofporated Uitothftplans.

5 A copy of the subject-aid Impropriate ftibrenced'rpports and this approval .e'.fe iJi-i b* attached to the District Office and field set of plans.' Submit one copy of lbs above reports to fto Suilding Departmairt Plan Oiecker prior to issuance ctftbeperOtit. (7006.1)

6. A grading pcrrrat shall be obtained. OOG-1-2)

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g \Hmao-m2de fill shaUTje CTnpacted.to sinirnbiirn $0p.ercent of nxxupmom dry density of tfaftSl material per the latest va&i?a of A5TM D 1557, TO«ecohesionIess soil having lass d ^ iSpcrccnifinctihan Q;£05:»iiiimeters isused fer fiti; it be, e x a c t e d toa mimfhma of 95 percent relative ipan iactioii based on- maxiirmrA dry density {D1556> Placement of gravel inlicu of eofnpaoed fi0 is allowed only if corr^ryiag.wflri Sccncn 91.7011 J of the Code. (701U)

9. Existing uncertified fill or Siirftcial sedbsfaafl not be used fecaipport of footing concrete slabs arnew.M (7011.3 & 1506.1}

10. All graded, brushed orbarc^lopes shall be plmtcdmcobfoinianceMitIlC6deSectfott7D.12.

11 Grading snail be scheduled for completion prior lo the sail or the -rainy season, or eetiued temporary erosion coutrpl-plans Shall b* filed in apaaaer sstisfectory to the Grading ftiflsiopofftfeBepîâadtte Permit Sedioivfor any grading •Hforfc in excess of.200 -cu ycl (7007113

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12, All loose foundation excavation material shall be removed prior to cormnenoement of fi&niag. S l c ^ disturbed by wastriE^^

13 • The appEcantis advised that the approvaTpf flu>.rtpert does notwaive the requirements r&r excav^r^ContainedipLthftState Ceratructidii Safety-Orders erdOTadbyfeStateDivisirm of Indnsiiial Safety. ( 361-1?

14, Construction of trenches <ar excavatiortfiyhicli arc 5 fret or deeper and into ^chaperscsj isrtquin^todes^ndrejiiires apenflit £tdmth<?-StateiHvidcni6^ obtaining a grading peorut. (3301.1) . . _ . -

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15. Where any excavation woold-f cinove lateral ffdpport(33'01.2-2L 1) j&om adjacent structures, a sti^tenieptaj report shall be submitted to t b Grading Division of the Departmcai-cemfarining rcoonnnend^Toiis- for shoring, utiietpirmfag,. and sequmcc of cdnsfnictic©-^ A plotplan and ao$^s«mon(^}.sl^wing^ic constniction type, number of stories,-and location of the Structures adjacent to. the excaVStiOii £ h ^ be provided. (7QQ62 & 3301.2,3.2)

16. tfasrofctarg^JE^^ cotyotical up to $ feet For excavations over 5 feet,.the lower 5feet nxaybe cut vertically and:fhe portion of the excavation above 5 Feet" shallbe trimmed back if a -graftal: not exceeding 1:1 (hcrizoniai -& vertical), as reGonnafrtded

17. Shoring'sbdlte designed forflwinfiHiaiim titled "Shoring - Soldier Pile Walls* starting on page' S of the report; all surcharge loads shall be included info the design.

18. The.soils engineer shall review rod approve the shoring and/or mderpinningplans prior to issuance of the permit (7Q06.2),

19. Installation.of sharing,, ndcpitmiiig, and/or slot ciiiring. excavations shall be performed nndex the infection and approval of ffe seals ffigjrwcr. <7006;2>

20. Shoring-shall be 4csignfid"for.£ma^mnm lateral deiiectionaf %'mcfces,:as reeoinpicnded,

21. Ashoriagmoidforingprogi^

22. Allf6imdationsshaJl.be supported in ton^tfrot bedrock, r^^^ by the geologistand soils engineer b$ inspection*

23. Foundations adjKjent fo a'do$C:finding.slqpe steeper.fiian3:i h g ^ c m t ^ l b e a n i i n i i ^ ^ distance of on^thkd the verbal hei^ht.of the ElQFtut need not: exceed 40 feet measured hotizonftity froni th fouli*da!JLon bo^m'to^e" See of the bedrock: slope:, (1S06.5.3J)

24. Buildings adjacent-to 3$pmdmg,sibpis shall be set back, froni th^'toe of .'the si ope a level distance -equal to one-haif the Yenisei height of the slope, but n&td not exceed 15, feet in accordance with Code Section 18063.2.

25. Me caisson znd'or isolated foundatioii ties' arc required by Code Section 91.1807.1 Exceptions and modificatioa to this.iequfecmeni are provided in Information Bulletin P/BG20(fr030,

26: Pile and/or caisson shafe shall he designed ibf a .lateral Jriad of 1000 pounds per linear foot afshaft-e^^to£ll>SQ^

27. the dcsjea.pas$iye pressnre' shall be .neglected, for a portion of the pile wi.thin horizontal S^lfcack Ices t&aa fivfl lecfcirOJtoL a^'bedrooie coaitac^.

28- The LABC Soil Type underlying the site is SD,'and the tninininin horizontal distance to fcnown-seis&ic sources shall be fo accordant with' ,TMaps of Kndwn Active Fault Near Source Zone3n published by ICBO- (163.6A)

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All retaining, walls shall be. provided-with a standard sfitface haefcdrain system and all dKunags^Becondnctedtothesfreet^ (7013-14)

All«*ammg watts shall bejpnsVided with a snBdraih system^ prevent pofcsible hydrostatic pssssurebehindtihe wall Prior to iEsuaneeof anypermit, tic plaining tfall oibdraiasystem recornrneoded iaThc soil report shall bo incorporated into theforoaarioupJan. which shall be reviewedandspproved.by thesoils aigineci ofrecord,(7015.5 &1D8.9)

Installation of th© subdraia system shallbe inspectpd and approvedby tfae'SoikiMgihbcr of recori.apd the City gractfng/bu^^ -

The duelling sh2ll.be connected to titc pObliO sewer.-syStcjii. (P/BC 2002-27) ^

All roof and pad draiaflfep shallTje condocted to the street in an flO5errtab1eTffiffiher.(7013vl0)

Prior to excavation, ari initial insp&riaQah^1xc^«iW^t^BS TTisgreteat wbic&time beqottx* of shoring, protection feoE»and4ust.a»iftaffic-contiol wiEbe scheduled.

The geologist and.Sdil: engineer &aH aspect.ali.ExoavatibQS to-dsfeannne that condjfens an&ipatcd' in tnexepoii have' been1 a f e t e s d a&d te proVid .fG»aBri«idatL6ns for the correction, of hazards foundd&rifig grading, (7QQ8-3)

Any recomMendatians prepandby&crgOTtegist and/or the soils eagêerfc^corxeciign of geologjcd.hazarda.found during griding shall bfisub?nitted td the Grading Division of the Department for. approval prior, lo utilization iff the field. (7008-3)

All friction pile or caisson drillingm& festaiUrion shall tfcperfonncd *indepthe.cnnfinunus inspection and apprayal e,Ftbs geologist and Soils nîr^; T^f geologist shall iudic^ the

• distancs-tfiat Mclion piles «r caiteopj pciictratc isio competent bedrock,JQ a written fteld mentoraadorii to £u5 City Enadiisg-Inspectdn (iS6.7.i)

Prior to the pouring of conffefei ateprftseritatjve of the geologist and sbfls eSgnreer shall iaspectaod approve the footing excavations: They shall post a notice on the job sale -for the LADBS &oilding Inspector end the Contractor stating that the work so inspected meets the conditions oftnereport,buttiiatno cemwete small bepoured racltne CityBoildingMspector hasakoinspectedjn^«pprovedthefcw6ngcxc«rations* Avmttenc<^ficatiorrtorMa effect shall be filed with the Grading EH vision of the Department upon completion of the work (108.9.&7008.2>;

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