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RESOLUTION NO. 1173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1032
OBJECTIVES, CRITERIA, AND PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATION OF
PROJECTS AND THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT GUIDELINES FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Gr.nde ..
follow. :
WHEREAS the City Council her.by .pprovu .nd ad.pt.' the proc.dure. ..t
out .. the ..t.b1i.h.d obj.ctiv.., crit.ri. .nd proc.dur.. for the .v.1u.tion of
proj.ct. .nd pr.p.r.tion of Environment.1 Imp.ct R.port. r.quired by the C.1iforni.
Environment.1 Qu.1ity Act of 1970, Public Re.ourc.. Cod., S.ction. 2100 .t ..q.
Imp1.ment.tion of the Act inc1ud.. the ord.r1y .v.1u.tion of proj.ct. .nd the pre-
p.ration of Environm.nta1 Impact Report., and th... obj.ctiv.., criteria and
procedure. .ha11 .up.r..d. all pr.viou. .nvironment.1 ru1.. and r.gu1ation.
enact.d by this Council, and
WHEREAS the pr...rvation and .nh.nc.ment of the .nvironment of the City
i. the r..pon.ibi1ity of .vary citil.n; and it i. a1.0 the int.nt of the
1.gil1ation that all agenci.1 which r.gu1at. activiti.. of privat. individu.1.,
corporationl and public ag.nci.. which may have aff.ct on the quality of the
.nvironment .h.11 r.lu1.t. luch proj.ct. .0 that conlid.ration i. giv.n to
pr.venting .nvironmenta1 damag., and
WHEREAS, the Ca1iforni. L.gi.1.tur. h.. d.c1ar.d that it .h.11 be the
policy to d.v.10p and maintain a high quality .nvironment now and in the future,
and t.ke .11 action n.c.l.ary to prot.ct, r.habi1itat., and enhance .uch environ-
mental quality of this City and Stat., .nd take all action n.c....ry to provide
the p.op1. of thil City and St.t. with c1..n atr and water, enjoyment of ..Ithetic,
n.tur.1, Ic.nic, .nd hi.toric .nvironment.1 qu.1iti.., .nd fr..dom from .xce..ive
noi.., .nd pr.v.nt the .1imin.tion of filh or wi1d1if. Ip.cie. due to men'.
.ctiviti.., inlure th.t filh and wi1d1if. popu1.tion. do not drop b.1ow ..1f-
perpetu.ting 1.v.1., .nd pr...rv. for future g.n.ration. r.pr...nt.tion. of .11
p1.nt .nd anim.1 communiti.. .nd .x~p1.. of the m.jor p.riod. of C.1iforni.
hi.tory; .nd .n.ur. th.t the long-t.rm protection of the .nvironment .h.11 be
the guiding crit.rion in public d.ci.ion.; cr..t. .nd meint.in condition. under
which m.n and n.tur. c.n .xi.t in productive h.rmony to fulfill the .oci.1 .nd
economic r.quirement. of pr...nt .nd future g.n.r.tionll r.quir. lov.rnment.1
.genci.. .t .11 l.v.l. to d.v.lop .t.nd.rd. .nd procedur.. n.c.I..ry to prot.ct
.nvironment.l qu.lity; r.quir. lov.rnmental ...nci.. .t .11 l.v.l. to con.id.r
qu.lit.tiv. f.ctor. .. well.. .conomic .nd t.chnic.l f.ctorl .nd lonl-t.rm
b.n.fitl .nd cOlt., in .ddition to .hort-t.rm b.n.fit. .nd CO.tl .nd to con.ider
.It.rn.tiv.. to propoeed .ction. .ff.cting the .nvironment, .nd
WHEREAS, .n Environment.l Imp.ct Report i. .n information.l document
which, wh.n fully pr.p.r.d in accord.nc. with the CEQA .nd th... Guid.lin..,
will inform public d.cilion-m.ker. .nd the I.n.r.l public of the .nvironment.1
eff.ct. of proj.ct. they propo.. to c.rry out or .pprov., Th. EIR proc... i.
intend.d to en~bl. public .I.nci.. to .v.luat. . proj.ct to d.t.rmin. wh.ther
it mey h.ve . .ianific.nt .ff.ct on the .nvironment, .xamin. .nd in.titut.
method. of r.ducing Idv.rl. imp.ct., .nd con.id.r .It.rn.tive. to the project
.. propo..d. Th... thinl. mu.t b. don. prior to approv.l or di'.pprov.~ of the
project. An EIR mey not b. u..d .. .n in.trument to r.tion.lil. .pproval of .
project, nor do indic.tionl of .dv.r.e impact, a. .nunci.ted in .n EIR, require
th.t . project b. di..pprov.d --- public .g.nci.. r.t.in .xi.tinl .uthority to
b.l.nce environment.l obj.ctive. with economic and .oci.1 obj.ctive., .nd
WHEREAS, th.. ..rly prep.r.tion of .n EIR is . u..ful, pl.nning tool
to en.b1e environment.l con.tr.int. .nd opportuniti.. to b. con.id.r.d b.fore
project pl.ns .re fin.lil.d. EIR'. Ihould b. prep.red .. e.rly in the p1.nning
proce.. .. po..ible to en.bl. environment.~ con.ider.tion. to influence project
program or d..iln.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED th.t the Citv CouncU' doe. adopt
objective., criterie .nd proc.dure. .. follows:
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AR'UCLE l. SCOPE OF APPLICAITON
these objectives, criteria, and procedures apply to _y public activities,
private activities partly funded by City agencies, or any private projects
retpJiring a lease, pendt, license, certificate or other entitl_t for use
which are under the jurisdiction of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande,
ezl:ePt (a) activities which are not projects, as that word is defined herein;
(b) _rgeucy projects as set forth in Article 5; and (c) projects which are
categorically exeIIpt as listed in Avrcudiz A hereto. All Cit:y agencies and
.....loyees and private persons S.._LOng such approvals or entitl_l:s shall c""'Ply
with these ~ts.
these objectives, criteria, and procedures do not apply to any of the
aC"L ..tioned activities which are ainisterial projects of the City Council
of the City of Arroyo Grande or of any officer, agent or .....loyee of the City
of Arroyo Grande. A list:iDg of ainisterial projects is coo.-.i.,...) in AppendiJ<
A hereto.
ARfiCLE 2. DKFI!iIfi(lllS
~ or Q!g!: DIe California I1nviI_ .tal Quality Act of 1970, found
in Sections 2100 et seq, of the Public lIe_rees Code, as .d...J.
Approval: 1he dec:ision by the Pl......ing c-ission or other City agency
which -=-:its the City t:o a definite conrae of action in regard to a project
in............. to be c:arried out by any pe~. DIe date of appL....t is the date
such dec:isiOl1 1>euM.es effective UDder the ordin.....,... or rules of the City.
In c:oooection with pri_te activities, approval occurs upon the
earliest: -=-:i_t: to issue or is_ by the Pl_i~ c.-ssion or
other City agency of a contract:, bindi~ agr u.'t., lease, per.:i't., license,.
certificate or other ent:it:l_1: for use.
Board: Pl_i~ c-i.ssiOl1 of the City of Arroyo Grande.
Categoric:aI ~t:ion: An ezl:ePtiOl1 froa the retpJin.ent for the
preparation of an enviu.._..tal illpact n'p4b l for a class of project:s
based 011 a finding by the Seeretary for IIesources that the elass of projects
does not: have a sipificaat: effect: on the em.h_ .t:. 'Ihose classes
of projects 1IIdch are cat:egoric:al.ly exeIIpt: will be found in ",""ndb A heret:o.
City: City of Arroyo Grande
City Agem::y: Any agency, boanl or special district, or -=-:ission
which is c:onsidered t:o be It part: of or an adjuDc:t t:o the City of Arroyo
Gr.... gove~t:. It: does not: inc:lude state lIgeDCies, courts of the
state, agencies of the federal ~t located within the legal boundaries
of the City of Arroyo Grande.
Contractor: A person with which the City contracts for the prepar.tion
of JtDl's required for private projects.
Coo~::::.at:or: A person designated by the Pl......i...g c-ission who .....s
enri..u- .tal illpac:t rec. ......tions ancI --ses the review process for environ-
_tal illpact LocpuLLs.
County: the County of San Luis IJ>ispo, California.
Countv ~: Any agency, hoanl or special district, or c.-ission
which is c:onaidered t:o be a part of or an IIdjUIKt: to the San Luis O>ispo
Count:y gover.-nt. It does not include state lIgem:ies, court:s of the state,
agencies of the federal gove~t located wit:hin tbe legal boundaries of San
Luis <l>ispo County.
Discretionary Projects: An activity defined as a project which requires
the ezercise of juds-t, deliberation, or decision on the part of the Planning
c-tssion or any officer, agent or .....loyee of the City of Arroyo Grande in
approving a part:icular activity.
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Faergenev: A sudden and catastrophic calamity caused by an occurrence or
CCIIIIbination of occurrences of statewide or local impact, such as fire, flood,
earthquake or other natural disaster, riot, war, accident or sabotage.
Enrir__ nt: The physical conditions which exist within thtc area which
viII be affected by a proposed project, including land, ai,r, water, minerals,
flora, f_, ..ient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance.
Eo.riL_~ntal T~act Report (EIR): An informational d<3CUl!llent which, when
its preparation is required under tbese procedures, shall be considered by any
CfJ::y agency responsible for approval of the project to which it relates. The
purpose of an Environmental Impact Report is to provide detailed information
about the effect which a proposed project is likely to have on ~ environment;
1:0 list: ways il1 which any adverse effects of such a project might be minimized;
aad to suggest alternatives to such .. project,
(1) A !)raft EIR is one ""nraining a Description of Praject, Description
of Emrir_t:al Setting, and the Environmental Impact, as those topics are
cIescrlbed in Article 9, Contents of the EIR.
(2) A Final EIR consists of (a) tbe Draft EIR or a revision of the
draft:. (1)) c. ..U; and recommendation received 0" the Draft EIR, either
verbat:u. or in _ry, (c) a list of persons, organizations and public, agencies
c.-.t:itIg on the Draft EIR, and (d) the responses of the Lead Agency to signi-
ficant environmental points raised in the review and consultation process,
leaol Aaeacv: Lead Agency means the pub Hc agency which has the princi-
pal respoasibilit:y far carrying out or approving a project which may have a
significant effect: on the environment where more than one public agency is
iDYOlved vi~ dGe same underlying activity.
Miai.sterial I'raiects: Those !iiCtivities defined as projects which are
UDdertalcen or approved by a, governmental decision which a City officer,
8&"DCy, or ellf'loyee 1Dakes upon a given state of facts in a prescribed man"er
in obedieuce 1:0 dGe mandate of legal autbority. With tbese projects, t,he
officer or ageoc" _ t act upon tbe given facts without regard to any in-
diriclual judgment or opinion concerning the propriety of wisdom of the act,
al~ the statute, ordinance or regulation may require, in some degree,
a comst:ruct:iDu of its language.
~t:ive Declaration: A statement by the Planning Commission which finds
that: . "reject, although not categorically exempt, will not have.. significant
effect on the environment and therefore does not require an EIR.
Notice of Completion: A brief notice filed with the Secretary of
ae-rces aa SOOIiI. as an agettcy hail c.ompleted a draft EIR and is prepared to
send out copies for lleview,
Not:ice of Determination: A brief notice to be filed by an agency with the
Count:y Cleric after a final deci don is made on Ii project which is subject to the
requirements of the California Er,vir"~Jmental Quality Act.
Not"""'" of EJoeupti<m: A urief notice which may be filed by an agency when
it: has ~16wed or deter.ined to carry out a project, and it has determined that
it: is winisterial, categorically exempt or an emergency project. Such a notice
_y also be filed by an applicant where such a determination has beer; made by a
public agency, ....ich 1III1at approve the project.
Pe~: My person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business,
traat:, corporation, company, district, county, city and county, city, town, the
State, and an,. ageacy or political subdivision of such entities.
I'roject:, !he whole of an action, which has a potential for ph}~ical im-
pact on the environment, directly or ultimately, that is any of the fol\OWing:
(a) An activity directly undertaken by any City agency including but
not: liaited to public works, construct.ion and related activities, clearing
or grading ,of land, improvements to existing public structures, enactment
and ~t of zoning ordinances, and the adoption and amendment of local
general plans or elements thereof,
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(b) An activity undertaken by a person which is supported i11l whole or
in part through City agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans or other forms
of assistance from one or more public agencies.
(c) An activity involving the issua.nce to a. person of .& lease, permit,
license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or more City agencies.
Project does not include:
(a) Anything specifically exempted by state law.
(b) Proposals for legislation to be enacted by the City Council, other
than zoning ordinances or general plans.
(c) Continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as
purchases for supplies, personnel-related actions, emergency repairs to
public service facilities, general policy and procedure making, except as
they are applied to specific instances covered above, and feasibility or
planning studies.
(d) The submission of proposals to a vote of the People of the
State or of a particular community.
Significant Effect: A substantial adverse impact on the environment.
ARTICLE 3. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
City Council: It is the responsibility of the City Council of the
City of Arroyo Grande to insure that all City departments, agenciesj and employees
comply with the requirements of CEQA and of the Secretary for Resources in accor-
dance with the procedures contained herein. Whether the City prepares an EIR
itself or contracts for its preparation, the City is responsible entirely
for the adequacy and objectivity of the EIR.
Multi-Agency Projects: Where a project is to be carried out or approved
by more than one agency, only one EIR or Negative Declaration shall be required,
and it will be prepared by the Lead Agency designated by the City Council. When
more than one public agency will be involved in undertaking or approving a
project, the Lead Agency shall consult with all responsible agencies (ie. , all
the other public agencies involved in carrying out or approving the project.)
before completing a draft EIR or Negative Declaration. This early consultation
is designed to insure that the EIR or Negative Declaration will reflect the
concerns of all responsible agencies which will issue approvals for the project.
After completing the draft EIR or Negative Declaration, the Lead Agency shall also
consult with and seek to obtain comments from other public agencies having
jurisdiction by law and should consult with persons having special expertise.
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ARTICLE 4. RETROACTIVE APPLICATION
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An ~completed City project approved prior to November 23@ shall
not require an EIR 0: a Negative Declaration unless:
(a) A substantial portion of public funds allocated for the proj ct
have not been spent, and the project may still be modifi~ to mitigate
environmental effects or alternatives .may be selected, tncluding the a
tive of "no project" or stopping the project. /
(b) A modification to the planned project is proposed Wh~ may produce
a new, significant effect on the environment. . I
A iscretionary lease, permit, license, certificate,~ other entitle~nt
to use gran ed before AprilS, 1973, for part.of a project w ch reqUires~ther
or additiona discretionary govermnet)ltal app,rovals after Ap 1 5, 19~3, re ires
the preparatio of an EIR only if the approval after AprilS, 1973, irivol es a
greater degree 0 responsibility and coht~l over the pro ect as a whol~
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or prepared by the Cit~ any projecJ/ for which an e ironmental etermination
was made or on EIR order ",before April 5, 1913.-
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!CLE 5, EXCEPTIONS TOCEQA
The fOllowing emergency projects are exempt from the requirements of CEQA:
. (a) Projects undertaken, carried out, or approved by a public agency to
maintain, repair, restore. demolish or replace property or facilities damaged
or deetroyed ae a reeult of dieaeter in 4 disaster stricken area in which a state Of
emergency hae been proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing
with Section 8SS0) of Division 1, Title 2 of the Government Code,
(b) ~rgency rep.irs to public .ervice facilities necessary to maintain
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Cc) Projoct. undortaken .s iml*diate action necessary to prevent or
mitigato an emergency.
A project involving only feasibility or pl.nning studies for poseible
future actions which the City .gency h.s not approved, adopted, or funded doee
not require the preparation of an Environmental ~pact Report, but doee require
consideration of enviroamantal factors.
15074. Notice of Ex~ction. Ca) When a public aglney determines that
I project is exempt from the requirements of C!QA blclus. it is an Imsrgsncy
proj.ct, a minilt.rill proj.ct or cat'lorically axampt, and tha public agancy
approval or datarmin'l to carry out th. project, it may fill I notice of
exemption. Such. ncticl Iball includl Cl) I brief dalcription of the project,
(2) a finding thlt tha project il e~lmpt. includin. I citation to the Stlte
Guidalinea I.etion under Whieh it ia found to be uxampt, and (3) I brief stlte-
mant of rellon. to support the findinl.
(b) WhenevOl:' a public ..ency approval an applicant'e "roject, it or
the applicant may file a notice of ex<<mption, The notice of exemption filed
by an applicant ehall contain the information required in eubdivieion Ca) above,
together with a certified document ieeued by the public agency stating that it has
found the project to be exempt, Thie may be e certified copy of an existing document
or record of the public agency.
(c) If the public agency is a local agency, the notice of exemption
will be filed with the County Clerk of the county or counties in which the
project will be located, Copi.s of all such notices will be available for
public inepection and a list of such notice I shall be posted on a weekly basis in
the office of the county clerk. Each such list shall remain posted for a period of
30 d.ye,
ARTICLE 6. 1'R.OCEDURES
Any project undertaken or to be approved by the City shall first be
reviewed by the Coordinator (as defined herein) to determine whether it is
categorically or oth~rwise exempt from the operation of CEQA. If it is
determined that it 10 exempt, it shall be returned to the person or agency
submitting it wit" a statement that :I.t is categorically exempt, If it is
determined th~t the project i. not exempt, then the Coordinator ehall re-
quut information lufficient to determine whether or not tho project may
have a significant effect on the environment, The information shall not be
limited to y~~ or no reepons8' to questions, nor ehall it be merely conclusions
that there ie no environmental effect. It must contain declaratory statements
volunteering sufficient information about the purpose and scope of the project
and the letting in which it will occur to enable the environmental significance
to be a..eued.
The Coordinator sh.ll make a recommendation to the Planning Commission
as to whether or not the proposed project may have a significant effect on
the environment, and shall set the matter on the Commission's agenda for an
environmental determination, If preparation of an EIR is recommended, the
applicant shall .be notified of the date and approximate time of the hearing
by the Commieeion,
If the Planning Commission finds, baeed on the information submitted
and the evaluation of the Coordinator, that the proposed project will not
eignificantly affect the environment, then a Negative Declaration shall be
filed with the County Clerk by the Coordinator, and the project shall proceed
in the customary manner, except that any approval given to, the project shall
not become effective until the 31st day following the filing of the
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Negative Declaration, finy documents relating ~e the project, includiIlg its
listing on any agenda, shall thereafter bear note of the date of filing of
the Negative Declaration,
If the Planning Commission determines that a project may have a sig-
nificant effect on the environme'nt" then it shall order the prep"raU,m of
an Environmental Impact Report,
If any person or agency wishes to appeal a decision of the Board, said
appeal must be filed with the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande in
not less than ten (10' days of the date of the Board's decision,
Once an EIR has been ordered for Ii project, no approval may be given
to the project or any portion thereof except after consideration of the EIR,
Any City agency or applicant may waive the determination as to
possible significant effect by the Commission and voluntarily submit a
draft or final EIR on the project for which approval is sought, A wri tten
waiver shall accompany the application or request for approval. (See
Appendix "Fit).
ARTICLE 7. PREPARATION OF THE EIR
When an EIR is required, a fee shall be charged the applicant to
defray the estimated cost incurred in preparing the EIR. The Coordinator
shall determine the fee. A varIable fee schedule may be established
according to the size of the project or other relevant factors.
On all projects undertaken by the City, the head of the Department
carrying out the project shall be responsible for preparation of the draft
EIR which shall be submitted to the Coordinator for review and distribution.
The City may contract for the preparation of an EIR on any project
to be carried out by a private person which is partly funded by a City agency
or requires the issuance of a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other
entitlement for use by the City. The applicant shall provide any information
requested by the Coordinator required for preparation of an EIR.
Upon completion of a draft EIR, the Coordinator shall give notice to
the Secretary for Resources in the form set forth in Appendix A.
The Coordinator shall a180 send a notice accompanied by a copy of the
draft EIR to any other public agency having jurisdiction over the project
in question or having an interest in the project.
A copy of the draft EIR shall be available in the Office of the Coordinator,
and copies shall be available at the office of the City Clerk and branch of the
County library.
A news release announcing the availability of the draft EIR and inviting
public comment shall be mailed to each newspaper of general circulation, and
radio stations within the City of Arroyo Grande.
The notice to other public agencies and the press release shall include
the following information for each project:
a. A brief description of the project.
b. The location of the project.
c. The locations where the public may review any draft EIR.
d. The deadline for submission of public comments, which shall
not be less than twenty-one (21) days from the filing of
the Notice of Completion with the Secretary for Resources.
A summary of written comments shall be prepared and attached to the
draft EIR, and the person or agency to carry out the project may prepare a
response to the summary which shall also become a part of the ErR. The
response shall describe the disposition of significant environmental issues
raised, giving reasons why specific comments and suggestions were not ac-
cepted, and list factors of overriding importance warranting a rejection of
the suggestions,
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The Pinal EIR $....11 be fon;'arded to the initial d",cision-making
entity, which shall consider the contents of the EIR when any decision is
made on the project.
When a project is to proceed through more than one decision-making
entity, the EIR may be the subject of public comment as is any oth",r
aspect of the project, and at any public hearing both the EIR and the
project must be considered. Summaries of pertinent public comment at
any hearing shall be appernded to the EIR by the Coordirnstor, accompanied by
any re~uttal provided by a City department or applicant, before the
project proceeds to another approving entity. Each responsible agency shall
c'nsider the Final EIR before acti.ng on or approving the project.
After a final decision is made on a project, the Coordinator shall
file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk. This Notice shall
include the decision on the pro ject, the determinati.on as to whether the
project wIll or not have a significant effect on the environment, and
whether an EIR was prepared pursuant to the provision of CEQA or whether
a Negative Declaration was filed. If the project requires discretionary
approvals from a state agency, the Notice of Determination also shall be
filed with the Secretary for Resources.
The Coordinator shall be responsible for reviewing EIR's which other
Lead Agencies have submitted for comment. The Coordinator shall first determIne
if any response is necessary. The Coordinator may refer the submitted EIR to the
Planning Commission to solicit response, or take other action necessary in
formulating a response. The Coordinator's comments on the EIR should then be
submitted within the time period allotted by the Lead Agency.
ARTICLE 8. SIMILAR, MULTIPLE, ON-GOING, AND PHASED PROJECTS
A City agency or applicant may employ a single EIR to describe more
than one project, if such projects are substantially the same in terms
of environmental impact. Also, an EIR prepared for an earlier project
may be applied to a subsequent project if the projects are substantially
the same. EIRs may be written in advance for entire programs or regu-
lations, in order to prepare for coming project applications.
When any of the foregoing alternatives are elected, the decision-
making entity must find that the effects of the projects are similar enough
to warrant the same treatment in an EIR and that the EIR submitted adequately
covers the impact of any single project and comments on the combined effect.
If these findings are not made, the EIR must be supplemented to apply to the
particular characteristics of the individual project.
Where one in a series of projects, or one phase of a total project,
may not have a significant effect, but the total undertaking may, a single
EIR must be prepare~ for the ultimate project.
Where an individual project is precedent to action on a larger project
or commits the City or applicant to a larger project, any EIR required must
address the scope of the larger project.
Only one EIR or Negative Declaration shall be made for an on-going
activity even where the activity involves, at different stages, more than
one project, as defined herein.
ARTICLE 9. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROJECTS
If any of the effects of a project may have a substantial adverse
impact on the environment, regardless of whether the overall effect of the
project is adverse of beneficial, then an environmental impact report must
be prepared.
Although there may be a difference of opinion on whether a particular
effect should be considered adverse ,or beneficial, where there is, or
there is anticipated to be, a substantial body of opinion that will consider
the effect to be adverse, the public agency should prepare or cause to be
prepared an EIR to explore the environmental effects 1.nvolved.
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.. Both primary 1 secondary consequences of a p__ject shall be con-
sidered. Primary consequences are immediately related to the project, while
secondary consequences are related more to primary consequences than to the
prlject itself. For example, the construction of a new treatment plant may
facilitate population growth in a particular area as a primary consequence,
while there may be an impact upon the land, air, water, and energy used
as a result of the population growth as a secondary consequence,
A significant effect on the environment may occur if a project:
.., Is in conflict with environmental plans and goals that have
been adopted by the community where the project is to be located.
b. Has a substantial and demonstrable negative aesthetic effect;
c. Substantially affects a rare or endangered species of animal or
plant, or habitat of such a species;
d. Causes substanti,a1 interference with the movement of any resident
or migratory fish or wildlife species;
e. Breaches any published national, state, or local standards
relating to solid waste or litter control;
f. Results in a substantial detrimental effect on air or water
quality, or on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas;
g. Involves the possibility of contaminating a public water
supply system or adversely affecting ground water;
h. Could cause substantial flooding, erosion, or siltation;
L Is subject to major geologic hazards.
In every case where any of the following conditions are found to exist
as a result of a project, the project shall be found to have a significant
effect on the environment:
a. Impacts which have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment or curtail the range of the environment.
b, Impacts which achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-
term environmental goals. A short-term impact on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time, while long-
term impacts will endure well into the future.
c, Impacts for a project which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable. A project may impact on two or more separate
resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small. If the
effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant,
an EIR must be prepared. This mandatory finding of significance does not
apply to two or more separate projects where the impact of each is insignifi-
cant,
fhe environmental effects of a project will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
ARTICLE 10. CONTENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
Environmental Impact Reports shall contain the information described
in the following paragraphs.
Description of project including:
(II.) The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project
shall be shown on a detailed map, preferably topographic. The location
of the project shall also appear on a regional map.
(b) A statement of the objectives sought by the proposed project.
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(c) A general <lescription of the project's tectifiical, economic,
and environmental characteristics, considering the principal engineering
proposals"
Description of Environmental Setting in the vicinity of the project, as
it exists before commencement of the project, from both a local and regional
perspective" Knowledge of the regional setting is critical to the assessment
of envinmmental impacts" Special emphasis should be placed on environmental re-
sources that are rare or unique to the region. Specific reference to related
projects, both public and private, both existing and planned, in the region
should also be included, for the purpose of examining the possihle cumulative
impact of such projects.
Environmental Impact of all phases of a project: planning, acquisition,
development and operation. The following subjects shall be separately discussed:
The direct and indirect impact of the project on the environment, giving
due consideration to both the short-term and long~term effects. The description
should include specifics of the area, the resources involved, physical changes,
alterations to ecological systems, and changes induced in population distribution,
population concentration, the human use of the land (including commercial and
residential development) and other aspects of the resource base such as water,
scenic quality and public services.
Any Adverse Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided If the
Proposal is Implemented should be described, including those which can be
reduced to an insignificant level, but not eliminated. Where there are impacts
that cannot be alleviated without imposing an alternative design, their impli-
cations and the reasons why the project is being proposed, notwithstanding
their effect, should be described. Describe impacts on any aesthetically
valuable surroundings or on human health.
Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact: Describe
avoidable adverse impacts, including inefficient and unnecessary consumption of
energy, and the measures proposed to minimize these impacts. This discussion
shall include an identification of the acceptable levels to which such impacts will
be reduced, and the basis upon which such levels were identified. Where alterna~
tive measures are available to mitigate an impact, each should be discussed and
the basis for selecting one alternative should be identified. Energy conservation
measures; as well as other appropriate mitigation measures, shall be discussed.
Examples of energy conservation measures are provided to Appendix F.
Alternatives to the Proposed Action includes reasonable alternatives to
the project or to the location of the project, which could feasibly attain the
basic objectives of the project, and the EIR should explain why they were
rejected in favor of the ultimate choice. The specific alternative of "no
project" must also always be evaluated, along with the impact. Describe
alternatives capable of substantially reducing or eliminating any environmentally
adverse impacts, even if these alternatives substantially impede the attainment
of the project objectives and are more costly.
Relat:('fiship Between Local Short-Term Uses of Man's Environment and the
Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity is a description of the
cumulative and long-term effects of the proposed project which adversely affect
the state of the environment, paying special attention to impacts which narrow
the range of beneficial uses of the environment or pose long-term risks to health
or safety. In addition, the reasons why the proposed project is believed by the
sponsor to be justified now, rather than reserving an option for further alter-
natives, should be explained.
Any Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would Be Involved in the
Proposed Action If It Should Be Implemented includes uses of non-renewable
resources during the initial and continued phases of the project, which
may be irreversible because a large commitment of such resource makes removal
or non-use thereafter unlikely. Primary impacts and, particularly, secondary
impacts .~ such as a highway improvement which provides access to a non-accessible
area, generally commits future generations to similar uses. Also, irreversible
damage can result from environmental accidents associated with the projects.
Irretrievable commitments of resources should be evaluated to assure that such
current consumption is justified.
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The Growth-Ind" lit Impact of the Proposed Actic. .,Aeans the ways in
Which the proposed project could foster economic or population growth, either
directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment. Included in this are
projects Which would remove obstacles to population growth; for example, a
major expansion of a waste water treatment plant might allow for more construction
in service areas. Increases in the population may further tax ezisting cOIIIIIIUnity
service facilities, so consideration must be given to this impact. Also, discuss
the characteristics of some projects Which may encourage and facilitate other
activities that could significantly affect the environment, either individually
or cumulatively. It must not be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily
beneficial, detrimental, or of little significance to the environment.
Other Required Information. The identity of all federal, state or
local agencies, other organizations, and private individuals, consulted in
preparing the EIR and the identity of the persons, firm or agency preparing
f the EIR, by contract or other authorization must not be given.
A. Water Quality Aspects.
Discribe in the environmental setting section, and other sections Where
applicable, water quality aspects of the proposed project Which have been pre-
viously certified by the appropriate state or interstate organization as being
in substsntial compliance with applicable water quality standards.
B. EIR as Part of the General Plan.
The requirements for an EIR on a local general plan, element or
amendment thereof will be satisfied by the general plan or element document,
and no separate EIR will be required, if: (1) the general plan addresses all
the points required to be in an ElR by Article 9 of the State Guidelines and
(2) the document contains a special section or a cover sheet identifying
Where the general plan document addresses each of the points required.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT in for permit
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FL.OW CHART INITIAL EXEMPTIONS
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APPENDIX A
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS
and Related Exemptions from
Environmental Impact Report Requirements
The following classes of projects have no significant impact on the
environment, No further environmental impact determination is required for these
projects.
NOTE: Classes 3, 4, 5, 7 and 11 are qualified by considerations of where the
project is to be located -- a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its!
impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be signi-
ficant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances,
EXCEPT where the project may impact on an environmental resource, or hazard of
critical concern as may be hereafter designated, precisely mapped, and officially
adopted pursuant to law. Moreover, all exemptions for these.classes are in-
applicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type
in the same place, over time is significant -- for example, annual additions to
an existing building under Class 1.
CLASS 1: EXISTING FACILITIES
Operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or
private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographic features,
including the following:
(a) Interior or exterior alterations involving interior partitions, plumbing,
and electrical conveyances, and similar alterations.
(b) Exis~ing facilities of both investor, and publicly owned utilities
used to conveyor distribute electric power, natural gas, sewage, etc.
(c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, resurfacing,
bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities.
(d) Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures,
facilities or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health
and safety, unless it is determined that the damage was substantial and
resulted from an environmental hazard such as earthquake, landslide or flood.
(e) Additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not
result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of
the structure before the addition or alteration, or 2500 square feet,
whichever is less.
(f) Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during construction
of or in conjunction with existing structures, facilities or mechanical
equipment, or topographical features (including navigational devices)
where these devices do not have or result in an adverse environmental impact.
(g) New copy on existing signs.
(h) Maintenan~e of existing landscaping, native growth and water supply
reservoirs (excluding the use of economic poisons, as defined in
Division 7, Chapter 2, California Agricultural Code),
(i) Maintenance of fish screens, fish ladders, wildlife habitat areas,
artificial wildlife waterway devices, streamflows, springs and water-
holes, and stream channels (clearing of debris) to protect fish and
wildlife resources.
(j) Division of existing multiple family rental units into condominiums.
(k) Demolition and removal of buildings and related structures except
where they are of historical, archaeological or architectural con-
sequeace as officially designated by Federal, State or local government
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(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals to pro-
vide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase capacity
more than 50%,
(b) Replacement of existing structures on the same site with structures
of substantially the same size and purpose.
CLASS 3: NEW CONSTRUCTION (May not apply - see NOTE at beginning of
Append I x)
(a) Single family residences, motels, apartments, roomlnghouses, boarding-
houses, and duplexes where the project meets Zoning and Land Use re-
quirements.
(b) Construction of curbs, gutters and sidewalks,
(c) Stores, offices, service stations, indoor private recreational faci I ities,
restaurants, and similar establishments providing goods or services if
not in conjunction with the building of two or more such structures, and
if designed for an occupancy load of one hundred persons or less.
(d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas and other utility extensions of
reasonable length and size to serve such construction within this class.
(e) Acces so ry (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios,
swimming pools and fences.
(f) Construction for which a conditional use permit or variance has been
issued,
(g) Construction of septic tanks or sewerage systems required by reason
of construction otherwise authorized herein as not having a significant
effect on the environment.
(h) Structures for the raising, keeping, or treatment of fifty or less
animals, and related storage for such uses,
(i) Public and private buildings for civic or organizational use, includ-
ing churches, libraries, museums, art galleries, schools, lodge ha 11 s,
community centers, restrooms, and similar uses, where the floor area
does not exceed five thousand square feet and occupancy does not exceed
250 persons,
(j) Structures for light agricultural or horticultural use, including
greenhouses, storage sheds, and similar uses, if not more than 5,000
square feet in area.
(k) Rest homes and sanitariums with capacity for 6 or less patients.
(I) Pottery, woodcraft, ceramics, or similar creative art production
where such production is limited to an area totaling not more than
5,000 square feet,
(m) Li ght industrial and heavy commercial uses involving five or less
employees and less than 5,000 square feet of area.
(n) Outdoor recreational facilities Involving less than one acre in
area, including parks, playgrounds, golf courses, miniature golf
courses, amusement parks, and similar outdoor recreational
faci I ities.
CLASS 4: MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND (May not apply - see NOTE at
beginning of Appendix)
(a) All grading not exceeding 500 cubic yards; cut slopes or fill slopes,
not exceeding three (3) feet as defined under present excavation
and grading ordinances, except where it is to b~ located in a water-
way, In any wetland, in an officially designated (by Federal, State
or local governmental action) scenic area, or in officially mapped
areas of severe geologic hazard. .../
(b) New gardening, commercial crop and tree farming, and landscaping, but
not including removal of I ive trees or more than one acre of natural
vegetation.
(c) Filling of earth, except for sanitary landfill, into previously ex-
cavated land with material compatible with the natural features of
the site.
(d) Minor alterations in land, water and vegetation on existing officially
designated wildlife management areas or fish production facilities
which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife re-
sources or greater fish production.
(e) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible or no permanent effects
on the environment, including carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc,
CLASS 5: ALTERATIONS IN LANO USE LIMITATIONS (May not apply - see NOTE at
beginning of Appendix)
(a) Minor lot line adjustments, side yard and setback variances not result-
ing in the creation of any new parcel nor in any change In land use or
density.
(b) Any encroachment permit required to be obtained from the County
Engineer for work within County maintained road system or Count1
Engineering existing related facilities.
(c) Any lot division Involving not more than four lots which is not a
subdivision.
(d) Any permit required to meet any conditions imposed upon any such lot
division.
CLASS 6: INFORMATION COLLECTION
Basic data collection, research, experimental management and resource
evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturb-
ance to an environmental resource. These may be for strictly information
gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a
public agency has not yet approved, adopted or funded.
CLASS 7: REGULATORY ACTIONS FOR PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local
ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a
natura I resource, including but not limited to wildl ife preservation.
Included are permits issued by the County Agricultural Department p~rsuant
to statute.
CLASS 8: REGULATORY ACTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by State law or local
ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or pro-
tection of the environment.
(a) New ordinances or revision to existing ordinances providing for
conservation of natural resources, where such revision does not
weaken the effect of the ordinance.
(b) Class 8 does not include construction of dams and reservoirs or
brush land management operations,
CLASS 9: I NSPECTI ONS
Activities limited entirely to inspection, to check for performance of
an operation, or quality, health or safety of a project, including re-
lated activities such as Inspection for possible mislabeling, mis-
representation or adulteration of products,
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CLASS 10: LOANS
Loans made by the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Veterans Farm and
Home Purchase Act of 1943.
CLASS ll: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES (May not apply - see NOTE at
Beginning of Appendix)
Construction or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to)
existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including:
(a) Signs.
(b) Small parking lots; and storage yards not exceeding 5,000 square feet
in areso
CLASS 12: SURPLUS GOVERNMENT PROPERTY SALES
Sales of surplus government property, except for parcels of land located
in an area of statewide interest or potential area of critical concern
as identified in the Governor's Environmental Goals and Policy Report
prepared pursuant to Government Code Sections 65041 et. seq.
CLASS 13: ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PURPOSES
The acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation purposes,
including preservation of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological
reserves under Fish and Game Code Section 1580, and preserving access to
public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is to preserve
the land in its natural condition.
CLASS 14: MINOR ADDITIONS TO SCHOOLS
Minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds
where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more
than 25% or five classrooms, whichever is less. The addition of portable
classrooms is included in this exemption.
MINISTERIAL PROJECTS
Ministerial projects, including but not limited to the following, are exempt
from these procedures and the California Environmental Quality Act.
(a) Issuance of building permits.
(b) Issuance of business licenses.
(c) Approval of final subdivision maps and parcel maps.
(d) Approval of individual utility service connections and disconnections.
(e) Permits for water wells.
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Form 400A
APPEND I X A
Continuation Sheet
For Filing Administrative Regulations
With the Secretary of State
(pursuant to Government Code Section 11380.1)
State of California
The Resources Agency
SECRETARY ~OR RESOURCES
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, Ca llforn ia 95814
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Responsible Agency IDiVISIOn
project Title
Address City County Zip
Contact Person A rea Code Phone Ext,
PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOS~ AND BENEFICIARIES
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APPENDIX "B"
PRELIMINARY ENVIRDNMENTAL DESCRIPTION FORM Bl
(Request for Negative Declaration Status)
FOR OFFICE USE ONlY
proj ect Number
Primary Entitlement
Requested
Fee Paid for NDS Review
(Date) Receipt #
NOTE: Not all projects will necessitate the preparation of an Environmental
Impact Report. In order to make a determination as to whether any signifi-
cant adverse environmental Impacts may result from the proposed project, the
following Prel iminary Environmental Description must be filled out and sub-
mitted to the Environmental Coordinator for evaluation, Final determination
for Negative Declaration Status or the need for an Environmental Impact Report
will be made by the Planning Commission.
Completion of this form Is not needed for categorical and related exemption~
listed in Appendix A, Determination as to whether the project Is a Mlnistirlal
Project, Non-project or falls within the Categorical Exempt classes as listed
in Appendix A will be made by the Environmental Coordinator at the time the
primary entitlement is applied for,
As soon as possible, the Environmental Coordinator will review the request for
Negative Declaration Status and forward his recommendations to the Planning
Commission for determination. (Please allow two weeks for review and determi-
nation) . Also, processing of the primary entitlement application will not start
until either Negative Declaration Status has been granted or the required En-
vi ronmenta I Impact Report has been approved by the Planning Commission, (Once
submitted to the Coordinator, please allow 6 to 8 weeks for review and approval
of the Environmental Impact Report),
Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge, If it
Is determined by the Coordinator that answers are not sufficient or incomplete,
he will notify you and explain the areas that need further explanation.
1, Describe the proposed project, Including Its location, address,
legal description, and the primary entitlement applying for,
i.e, conditional use permit, variance, zoning, grading permit,
parcel map, subdivision, etc,
a, Description of Project
b, Location
c, Address
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d, Legal Description and Assessors Parcel Number
e, primary entitlement applying for
2, Site information: if more detail Is needed, attach sheet,
a, Setting:: urban, fringe, or rural
b, Terrain: level to gently roIling (O-l~!o) ( )
slopes (10-3~!o) ( )
steep slopes (over 30%) ( )
c. Hydrology: streams, lakes, or marshes on site.
No ( ) Yes ( ) Describe:
d, Proposed grading and land disruption
e. Vegeta t Ion: all natural vegetation already removed
or altered ( )
natural vegetation will be undisturbed ( )
significant tree-cutting or vegetation
removal proposed (describe number of
trees, area affected, etc,) ( )
f, Adjoining land: same use as proposed, Yes ( ) No ( )
Different use. Describe:
9. Describe any other unique or significant features of the site,
3, Could the project disrupt or divide an Yes ( ) No ( )
established community or disrupt orderly,
p}anned development or is it inconsistent
with plans and goals that have been adopted
by the community in which the project is
located?
Could it cause increased cong~stlon or
result In higher densities than desired by
the community?
4, Could the project result in the temporary Yes ( ) No ( )
or permanent displacement or ;:Innoyance of
neighboring community residents?
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5. Could the project have an effect on natural, "Yes ( ) No ( )
ecological, cultural or scenic resources of
national, state, or local concern?
6. Is the project in an area characterized by unique Yes ( ) No ( )
physical features?
Is the project near the shoreline, near any
natural or partially channelized flood plains,
or on any hillsides visable to surrounding
properties?
7. Could views by neighboring property owners be Yes ( ) No ( )
disrupted by the project?
B. Could any geologic features (slide prone areas, Yes( ) No ( )
earthquake faults, etc.) cauae adverse conditions
to result front' : this project?
9. Could the project disrupt or alter the appearance Yes ( ) No ( )
of the surroundings of a historical or
archeeoloAical site?
10. Gould the project affect the potential use, extraction Yes ( ) No ( )
or conservation of a scarce natural resource?
11. Could the project affect the continued use of a Yes ( ) No ( )
recreational area or area of important aesthetic
value?
12. Could any wildlife or unique vegatative communities Yes ( ) No ( )
be disrupted of displaced by the project?
Could any wildlife migration patterns be disTupted
by the project?
13. Could existing noise levels be increased by this Yes ( ) No ( )
pr~dect (including during its eonstTuction
period) to the extent that present or futuTe residents
or passers-by would be annoyed to any degree?
Would recreational or wildlife areas be detri~ntally
affected 'by noise increases?
14. Could the project increase air pollution levels Yes ( ) No ( )
in the area or exceed any existing air pollution
standards? Particulate matter (dust) as well as
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15. Could any unique characteristics be introduced Yes ( ) No ( )
into the areas atmosphere, such as sonic booms,
radiation, annoying electronic transmissions,
vibrations, etc.?
16. Could the proposed project have any detrimental Yes ( ) No ( )
effect on existing water quality or quantxtfes
of either surface or subsurface supplies.
17. Could the project disrupt or alter any of the items Yes ( ) No ( )
listed on the Physical Environment Checklist* which
are not specifically discussed above, including Land
Resources, Water Resources, Air Resources, Noise
Levels, or Biological Resources?
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18, Could the project establish any precedents Yes ( ) No ( )
or facilitate any other projects of which
the impacts of these may be significant?
Could the project serve to encourage
development of presently undeveloped areas
or intensify development of already undevel~
oped areas? (Examples include the introduc-
tion of facilities such as streets, roads.
water mains or sewerage lines in such a
manner as to facilitate development or
Intensification of the use of an area).
19, Could the project generate a controversy? yes ( ) No ( )
20, Are there any feasible and less environ- Yes ( ) No ( )
mentally offensive alternatives to this
proj ect?
21. If you have answered yes to one or more of the above questions,
but still think the project will not or cannot have any signi-
ficant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below:
SUBM I TTED BY: DATE:
Mailing Address: Telephone:
Zip Code:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Zoning
Applicable Specific Plan
Applicable General Plan
Concerned Area Advisory Committee
Lead Agency Secondary Agencies
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EXPLANATION OF FORM B2
I, The following form, B2, is intended to meet the requirements of the
State Guidelines and CEQA and will serve as the Negative Declaration
and Notice of Determination, Also, if it is determined by the
Planning Commission that a project requires the submission of an
Environmental I mpact Report, i,e" denial of Negative Impact Status,
this form shall Indicate said action, IT WILL ALSO SHOW ACTION
APPROVING OR DENYING THE FINAL EIR,
2, In the actions as listed in Form B2, the Planning Commission, in their
resolution, must address itself to the requirements of the adopted
Guldel ines, ALSO, IN APPROVING OR DENYING A FINAL EIR, THE RESOLUTION
SHOULD FIND THAT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ADOPTED GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN
COMPLI ED WITH,
3, The responsible agency shall Indicate In their resolution that the
Environmental Guidelines of the City of Arroyo Grande have or have
not been compl led with, The resolution shall also contain the
findings of whether there is or Is not a significant adverse affect
on the environment.
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The resolution should also contain reasons for denial, if not based
on environmental concerns,
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
FORM B2
This form is to be considered:
( ) Negative Declaration
( ) Action Requiring Preparation of EIR
( ) Action Denying EIR
( ) Action Approving EIR
( ) Notice of Determination
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A. proj ect Number B, Date
C. Project title/description
D. Project location/address/legal description
E. Primary entitlement requested
F, Responsible Agency Planning Commission, City of Arroyo Grande
ACTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
G. The Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande finds that, after
examination of the Preliminary Environmental Description form of the
above project and review of the Environmental Coordinators' recommend-
ations, said project:
( ) 1. Qualifies for Negative Declaration Status.
( ) 2. Requires the submission of an Environmental Impact Report
prepared in accordance with the Environmental Guidelines
as adopted by the City Council on .
Date of Action Resolution
(Attached)
Filed with the Clerk of San Luis Obispo County (Date)
(Negative Declaration Status Only)
NOTE: ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATORS' RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ATTACHED FOR
REFERENCE,
H, The Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande finds that, after
examination of the Environmental Impact Report for the above project,
review of the Environmental Coordinators' recommendations, and hearing
testimony from proponents and opponents, said Environmental Impact
Report is hereby:
( ) 1. Denied.
( ) 2, Denied without prejudice and sent back to the Environmental
Coordinator for further Information and study.
( ) 3. Approved.
Date of Action Resolution
(Attached)
NOTE: ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATORS' RECOMMENDATIONS ARE ATTACHED FOR
REFERENCE.
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See Items A through F for Environmental Oeterminatlon file reference
data,
The (Subdivision Review 60ard) (Planning Commlsslon)(City Counci 1) of the
City of Arroyo Grande (approved) (denied) a
by resolution .
(attached)
The project, as described in Items A through F and specifically (the
entitlement requested) ,
Actions taken prior to Notice of Determination:
( ) I. Negative Declaration Status granted.
( ) 2, Negative Declaration filed with County Clerk
( ) 3. Environmental Impact Report prepared and approved.
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NOTICE OF DETERMINATION FilED WITH COUNTY CLERK:
(Date)
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FORM B3
Environmental Coordinator's recommendations to the Planning Commission in
regard to:
1. Preliminary Envir6nmental Disruption.
2. Negative Declaration Status.
3. Requirement of an Environmental Impact Report.
TO: Planning Commission
City of Arroyo Grande
FROM: Environmental Coordinator
SUBJECT: Deeermination~Negative Declaration Status for the
Following Project
Project Number Date of Submission
Project title/deseription
Project location/address/legal description
Primary entitlement requested
Ordinance requirement
It is the recommendation of the Environmental Impact Coordinator that
the project should:
( ) 1. Be granted Negative Declaration Status.
( ) 2. Be required to submit an Environmental Impact Report
prepared in accordance with the Gui'.lines of die, eft')' of
Ar.r'oyo Grande,
My recommendations are based on the following:
Yes No
Potential Significant Pbllution
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( ) ( ) Water pollution (ground or surface water)
( ) ( ) Air pollution, including odors
( ) ( ) Soil erosion and sedimentation
( ) ( ) Noise
Potential Si~ificant Loss of Resources
( ) ( ) Prime agricultural land
( ) ( ) Wildlife habitat
( ) ( ) Depletion of mineral resources
( ) Other
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Potential Effect on Cultural Resources
( ) ( ) Historic or archaeological sites
( ) ( ) Loss of scenic values
( ) ( ) Other significant adverse effect on human beings
( ) ( ) Potential overload or major impact on community
" 88rVices (sewer, water supply, fire & police,
"schools)
( ) ( ) Significant contribution to traffic congestion
Sensitive Location
( ) ( ) Effect on areas of critical concern (identified by
State)
( ) ( ) Effect on scenic and sensitive land (Open Space Plan)
( ) ( ) Endangered species habitat
( ) ( ) Geologic, flood, or fire hazard.
Miscellaneous
( ) ( ) Specific plan for area
( ) ( ) Potential for beginning . new land use trend
( ) ( ) Significant due to cumQlative i~t
Yes answers to the above envir01Ullllnt.1 cOl!.cernaltte .xplained in the
attached sheet, together with other information aa needed to assist
the Planning Commission with their determination,
Resepectfully submitted,
By;
Envir01Ullllntal Coordinator
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APPENDIX C
CONTENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL I MPACT REPORTS
(Outline and Checklist)
FORM Cl
This outline includes the major points which need to be covered in an EIR.
Many of these items will not apply to a given project, and others can be
handled with a sentence or two. On the other hand, a report for a very
complex project may need considerably more detail than indicated here.
Anyone who will be preparing an EIR for the City should check with the
Environmental Coordinator before starting work on the report,
A, PRESENT SITE CHARACTERISTICS
1. Location and general description
a, Relation to nearby town, other landmarks, roads
b. Physical boundaries (roads, streams, ridges, etc,)
c, Brief legal description
d. Acreage of property
e, Vicinity map showing regional context
f. Other genera) characteristics
2. Existing uses and alterations on site and in vicinity
(show on vegetation map)
a, Present land uses
b. Structures
c, Cultivation
d. Roads/trai Is
e. Other alterations
3. Soils - names & descriptions (mapped if complex)
a. Soil Conservation Service classification for agriculture
(rura 1 a rea)
b. Erosion hazard/existing erosion
c, Suitability for method of sewa~: disposal
4. Geology - formation names & descriptions (mapped, if complex)
a. Seismic hazards - proximity of faults, susceptibility to
shaking, etc.
b. Stability - existing landslides, evaluation for slide
potential
c. Scientific interest - fossils, unusual/rare minerals, etc,
d. Economic mineral resources
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5, Hydrology
a, Groundwater
(I) Depth, including areas of high water table
(2) Qua 1 I t y
(3) Present use
b, Surface drainage pattern (shown on topography map)
(I) Springs - location
(2) Stream flow (intermittent/year-round)
(3) Water quality/existing pollution
(4) Description of runoff and stream characteristics
c, Marshes, lakes or ocean frontage, if appl icable
d. Floodplains (Include on topography map, If app I icab I e)
(I) Latest flood Information & source
(2) Type of floodplain (5D year, etc,)
(3) Flood history (brief summary)
6, Topography and landforms
a. General description
b, Slope categories
(I) Slope percentage summary: acreage of each slope
category (D-I~!o, 10-2~!o, 2D-3~!o, over 3~!o)
(examp Ie: 16 acres have slopes of 10-2~!o)
c, Topography map (report-sized; large map may be required)
7 Vegetat Ion
a, Natural community classification
, b; Dominant species for each community'
c. General condition of vegetation
d, Local endemics/rare species
(I) Location on site
(2) Distribution In vicinity
(3) Condition
e. Dther scientific and aesthetic Interest
(I) Wndflowers
(2) Unusual specimens of non-endangered species
(3) Unique community or grouping of species
f. Introduced vegetation
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9" Vegetation and site alteration map - one page size,
one la rge map
8, Wildlife/aquatic life
a, Dominant/noteworthy species & distribution
b, Game species and distribution
c, Migratory species with direct use of property
d, Areas of site with prime wildlife Interest (nesting
areas, etc.)
e, Rare and endangered species
(1) Importance of site as habitat
(2) Distribution in area and on site
9, Atmospheric conditions
a, General climate description
b, Prevailing winds & Intensity
c. Fog conditions and precipitation
d, Air quality and existing air pollution
e, No I se I eve 1 s.
10, Scenic values
a. Scenic character of the area
b, Relation to scenic highways or urban areas (port Ions
of site visible from view points)
c, Important scenic landmarks or backdrops
d, Past alteration of scenic values on or adjace to site
11. Historical values
a, Federal, State, local historical landmarks
b. Other sites of historical Interest
12, Archaeological values
a, Record of previous surveys
b. Known sites and Importance
c, Indications of possible sites on property
B, DESCRIPTIDN DF PROPOSED PROJECT
1. Genera 1 Informat Ion
a. Proposed use of site
b, Obj ect Ive
c, Structures or other alterations to the natural
environment
d, Lot division or subdivision of land, Including lot sizes
and number of new lots
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e, Number of employees and anticipated visitors, if applicable.
f. Phasing of development
g. Map or graphic depiction of project
2, Need for project
3, Construction methods and phasing to ~minlmize possible adverse effects
on the environment during construction
4. Conformance with present ordinances and plans
a, Present zoning
b, Area general plan
c, Open Space Plan and other City or County-wide plans
d. Air quality regulations
e. Water quality regulations (any certification that has been
made by water quality agencies should be noted)
f, Other required permits
5. Related projects in region (existent and planned)
6. Access and circulation
a, Public and private roads and trails
b, Other transportation facilities, if applicable
c. Present traffic characertistics or access roads (congestion, etc.)
7, Relation to natural resources
a, Calculated area of proposed impermeable surfaces or substantial
decrease in soil permeability
b, Calculated area of proposed vegetation removal and land
disturbance (Indicate on map)
c, Proposed revegetation or landscaping (general description)
d, Air pollution resulting from project
e. Effect on ground water levels and quality
f, Changes in scenic values resulting from project
g. Other alterations to natural resources
8, Other information necessary to evaluate the project and Its effect
C, EVALUATION (by Coordinator or consultant)
1. The environmental Impact of the proposed action
a. Oirect and indirect impacts
b. Short-term and long-term effects
c, Resources affected (water, air, soil, vegetation, wildlife,
minerals, coastline, historic and scenic resources)
d. Physical changes to ecological system
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e, Changes in population distribution and concentration
f. Alterations in human use of the area
g, Effect on public services
h, Effect on adjacent properties
2, Unavoidable adverse environmental effects if the project is
implemented
3. Mitigation measures proposed to minimize the impact
4, Alternatives to the proposed action
a, "No project"
b, Other alternatives
5, The relationship between local short-term uses of man's environment
and the maintenance and enhancement of long term productivity.
6, Any irreversible enviornmental changes which would be involved in
the proposed action should it be implemented,
7, The growth-inducing Impact of the proposed action (economic and
population growth)
a. Direct or indirect impact
b, Removal of obstacles to population growth
NOTE: Should it be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily
beneficial, detrimental, or of little significance to the
environment.
D. REFERENCES
1, Government agencies, other organizations, and private individuals
consulted in preparing the EIR
2, Identity of person, firm, or agency preparing the EIR
3, Bibl iography
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FORM C2
OUTLINE (~.@. e.\;abo-ration)
ENVIRONMENT L IMPACT REPORT
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GENERAL. Env i rO'nmen ta I impact reports shall cO'ntain the infO'rmatiO'n O'utlined
in this sectiO'n.
OESCRlfTION O[ PROJECT. The descriptiO'n O'f the project shal I contain the
following infO'rmation but shO'uld nO't supply extensive detail beyond that needed
for evaluation and review of the environmental impact.
(a) The precise IO'cation and bO'undaries of the proPO'sed prO'ject shall be
shO'wn O'n a detailed map, preferably tO'PO'graphic, The location O'f the
project shall also appear O'n a regional map.
(b) A statement of the objectives sought by the prO'Posed project.
(c) A general descriptiO'n of the project's technical, econO'mic, and
environmental characteristics, cO'nsidering the principal engineering
proposa Is.
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, An EIR must include a description
O'f the enviO'rnment in the vicinity of the prO'ject, as it exists before cO'mmence-
ment of the project, frO'm bO'th a local and regiO'nal perspective. KnO'wledge O'f
the reglO'nal setting is critical to the assessment O'f environmental impacts,
Special emphasis should be placed O'n environmental resources that are rare or
unique to that region, Spec i f i c. reference to' re I a ted proj ects, bO'th pub Ii c
and priya;e, bO'th existent and planned, in the region should also be included,
fO'r purpO'ses O'f examining the PO'sslble cumulative Impact of such projects,
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, All phases O'f a prO'ject must be considered when
evaluating its impact on the envirO'nment: planning. acquisitiO'n, develO'pment
and O'peratiO'n, The fO'llowing subjects shall be discussed, preferably in
separate sectiO'ns O'f paragraphs,
(a) The Environmental Impact of the Proposed ActiO'n: Describe the
direct and indirect Impacts O'f the project on the environment,
giving due cO'nslderatlon to both the short-term and long-term
effects,
it should include specifics of the area, the resources invO'lved,
physical changes, alterations to ecological systems and ,changes
induced in population distributlO'n, population concentration, the
human use of the land (including commercial and residential de-
velO'pment) and other aspects of the resource base such as water.
scenic quality and public services.
(b) Any Adverse Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided if the
Proposal Is Implemented: Describe any adverse impacts, includ-
ing those which can be reduced to an insignificant level but not
el iminated, Where there are impacts that cannot be alleviated
without imposing an alternative design, their Implications and
the reasons why the project is being proposed, notwithstanding
their effect, should be described, Do not neglect impacts on
any aesthetically valuable surroundings. or on human health.
(c) Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact: Describe
any mitigation measures written into the project plan to reduce
significant environmentally adverse impacts to insignificant
levels, and the basis fO'r considering these levels acceptable.
Where a particular mitigation measure has been chosen from among
several alternatives should be discussed and reasons should be
given for the choice made,
(d) Alternatives to the ProPO'sed Action: Describe any known alter-
natives to the project or to the location of the project, which
could feasibly attain the basic objectives of the project, and
why they were rejected in favor of the ultimate choice, The
specific alternative of "no project" must also always be evalu-
ated, along with the impact, Attention should be paid to alter-
natives capable of substantially reducing or eliminating any
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environmentally adverse Impacts, even if these alternatives substantially
impede the attainment of the project objectives, and are most costly.
(e) The Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of Man's Environment and
the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity: Describe the
cumulative and long-term effects of the proposed project which adversely
affect the state of the environment. Special attention should be given
to impacts which narrow the range of beneficial uses of the environment
or pose long-term risks to health or safety, In addition, the reasons
why the proposed project is believed by the sponsor to be justified now,
rather than reserving an option for further alternatives, should be ex-
plained.
(f) Any Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would be Involved in the
Proposed Action Should It Be Implemented: Uses of nonrenewable resources
during the Initial and contInued phases of the project may be irreversible
since a large commitment of such resources makes removal or nonuse there-
after unl ikely, Primary Impacts and, particularly, secondary impacts
(such as a highway improvement which provides access to nonaccesslble
area) generally commit future generations to similar uses. A I so I r-
reversible damage can result from environmental accidents associated with
the project. Irretrievable commitments of resources should be evaluated
to assure that such current consumption Is justified,
(g) The Growth-Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action: Discuss the ways In
which the proposed project could foster economic or population growth,
either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment. Includ-
ed in this are projects which would remove obstacles to population growth
(a major expansion of a waste water treatment plant might, for example,
allow for more construction in service areas), Increases in the popu-
lation may further tax existing community service facilities so consider-
ation must be given to this Impact. Also discuss the characteristic of
some projects which may encourage and facil itate other activities that
could significantly affect the environment. either individually or
cumu lat i ve I y. It must not be assumed that growth in any area is neces-
sarily beneficial, detrimental, or of little significance to the environ-
ment,
ORGANIZATIONS AND PERSONS CONSULTED, The Identity of all federal, state or
local agencies, other organizations and private Individuals consulted In prepar-
Ing the EIR, and the Identity of the persons, firm or agency preparing the EIR,
by contract or other authorization must be given,
WATER QUALITY ASPECTS, With respect to water quality aspects of the pro-
posed project which have been previously certified by the appropriate state or
Interstate organization as being In substantial compliance with applicable water
quality standards, reference to the certification should be made.
CONTENTS OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
(a) The Final EIR shall consist of the draft EIR containing the elements
described In Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of this Section, a section de-
scribed in C3, either verbatim or in summary, and the response of
the Responsible Agency to the significant environmental points raised
In the review and consultation process,
(b) The response of the Responsible Agency to comments received may take
the form of a revision of the Draft EIR or may be an attachment to
the Draft EIR, The response shall describe the disposition of sig-
nificant environmental issues raised (e,g., reyisions to the pro-
posed project to mitigate anticipated Impacts or objections), In
particular the major Issues raised when the Responsible Agency's
position Is at variance with recommendations and objections raised
In the comments must be addressed in detail giving reasons why
specific comments and suggestions were not accepted, and factors
of overriding importance warranting an override of the suggestions,
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FORM C3
DRAFT OUTLINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR REPORTS
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
1, DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
If an adequate and objective description of the project is contained In the
Draft EIR, refer the reader of this Staff report to the appropriate pages
In the Draft rather than reiterating the same description here,
2. SUMMARY OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Again, refer the reader to the appropriate pages in the Draft EIR If such
Information is accurately portrayed.
3. SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Same comments as with 2; be concise.
QUESTION: Does the Board wish to see listed all significant impacts,
Including commonly experienced problems (suchas "additional air
pollution impacts") or only those significant impacts unique to the
specific projects?
4, OUTS I DE INPUT
Summarize any comments received from the public or from other agencIes.
5. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATIONS MEASURES PROPOSED BY THE APPLICANT
TO BE IMPLEMENTED AND MADE A PART OF THE PROJECT
What has the environmental consultant and/or applicant proposed in the
form of mitigating measures to minimize adverse environmental impacts?
6, ALTERNATIVE MITIGATING MEASURES SUGGESTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PROJECT
What alternative measures can feasibly be implemented to enhance this
proj ect?
7. RECOMMENDATIONS
Environmental Coordinator recommendations re: an EIR will usually take
the following format:
a. Environmental Coord I nators' recommendations for approval or denial
of the Final Environmental Impact Report based on attached Coordi-
nators' report,
b. A recommendation regarding secondary entitlements which may be a
part of the project, such as:
The Environmental Coordinator recommends that the Planning Commission
find this Environmental Impact Report to be adequate for the follow-
ing projects, which may be a part of this project, so long as these
later specific projects do not deviate from the Information contained
in this Final Environmental Impact Report:
EXAMPLE:
(I) Grading permits,
(2) Roadway construction permits.
(3) Building permits,
(4) pa rce 1 map,
(5) etc.
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APPENDIX D
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: / / Secretary for Resources FROM: (Lead Ap;ency)
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, California 95814
/ / County Clerk
County of
SIffiJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108
or 21152 of the Public Resources Code
Project Title
State Clearinghouse Number (If submitted to State Clearinghouse)
fontact Person lITelePhone Number
~roject Location
~roject Description
This is to advise that the
(Lead Agency)
has made the following determinations regarding the above described project:
1. The project has been / / approved by the Lead Agency.
LJ diasapproved
2. The project/ /will have significant effect on the environment.
L/ will not
3. / / An Enviro,moental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant
to the provisions of CEQA,
/ / A N~gat:ive Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the-pro-
visions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative Declaration is attached.
Date Received for Filing
Signature
Title
Date
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46, Appendix E # %amended to read:
Notice of Exemption
TO: / / Secretary for Resources FROM:
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, California 95814
/ / County Clerk
County of
Project Title
Project Location - Specific
Project Location - City Project Location - County
Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project
Name of Public Agency Approving Project
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project
Exempt Status: (Check One)
® Ministerial (Sec, 15073)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 15071 (a) )
Emergency Project (Sec. 15071 (b) and (c) )
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number:
Reasons why project is exempt:
Contact Person Area Code Telephone Extension
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving
the project? Yes No
Date Received for Filing
Signature
Title
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47. Appendix F is ~ded to read:
APPENDIX F
ENERGY CONSERVATION
The California Environmental Quality Act was amended, effective January 7,
1975, to require that the discussion of mitigation measures in an EIR include
a discussion of measures to reduce the inefficient and unnecessary consump-
tion of energy. The following discussion is offered as assistance in meeting
this requirement,
Energy conservation is the wise use of energy resources. The wisdom of a
certain kind of energy use will vary according to the circumstances. In
late 1974, a leading consideration in energy use is the reduction in
dependence upon high priced imported petroleum. Other considerations are
the reduction in pollution from energy use and finding ways to make resources
in short supply last longer and be used for the most essential purposes,
Energy conservation measures, including both the available alternatives and
those incorporated into the design and operation of a proposed project
need to be discussed in EIR's. There are many ways in which a project may be
designed or operated to make more efficient and wise use of energy.
The following list of conservation measures provides examples that may
be used in EIR's where relevant. The list is not exhaustive, and it is
not necessary to discuss each example in every EIR.
(1) Insulation and other protection from heat loss or heat gain to
conserve fuel used to heat or cool buildings and mobile homes.
(2) Use of resource conserving forms of energy such as solar energy for
water and space heating, wind for operating pumps, falling water
for generating electricity, and heat pumps.
(3) Energy efficient building design including such features as
orientation of structures to summer and winter sunlight to
absorb winter solar heat and reflect or avoid summer solar heat.
(4) Measures to reduce energy consumption in transportation such as:
(a) Providing access to alternative means of transportation for
people such as bus lines, mass transit, bicycle lanes,
pedestrian facilities, and car pooling.
(b) Use of small cars rather than large cars where possible.
(c) Use of alternative means of shipping which allow for energy savings.
(5) Efficient lighting practices including use of indirect natural light,
use of efficient lighting fixtures and/or sources, establishment of
reasonable lighting criteria to prevent over illumination, and minimum
use of architectural or display lighting.
(6) Energy conserving construction practices.
(7) Use of energy conservation devices such as flywheels.
(8) Rate structures which discourage unnecessary energy consumption.
(9) Use of human or animal power where such use is feasible.
(10) Waste heat recovery
(ll) Recycling ,and use of recycled materials.
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APPENDIX G
FORM FI
WAIVER OF SIGNIFICANT IMPACT DETERMINATION
Project Number
I hereby waive my right to apply for Negative Declaration status as
provided for in paragraph 10, Page d, of the Environmental Guidelines of
the City of Arroyo Grande, and elect voluntarily to prepare and submit for
processing an Environmental Impact Report, in accordance with the above
mentioned Guidelines, to the Environmental Coordinator of said city.
Signature of Applicant
Applicant's Name (Please Print)
Address
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APPENDIX H
REFERRAL LIST FOR ENVIRONHENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTION
(Partial list)
Environmental Impact Reports should be sent to the following agencies
for comment in cases where the agency has jurisdiction over the project. Comment
should also be obtained from these agencies when a project will affect an area
where an agency has jurisdiction.
1. County Depar~t of Public Health All projects
Box 1489, San Luis <l>ispo, 93401
2. County Engineering Department All projects
Courthouse Annex, San Luis <l>ispo, 93401
3, California Regional Water Quality Control All projects
Board, Central Coast Region
2238 Broad, San Luis <l>ispo, 93401
4. California Department of Fish and ea- Projects involving
2201 Garden, MOnterey Arroyo Grande Strea.bed.
5. California State Division of Highways Projects involving cheBi-
So. Higuera, San Luis <l>ispo, 93401 ca1 contlaination, disease
control, pesticides, and
related agricultural
concerns.
], California Dept. of Public Bea1th Projects involving _jor
health considerations
8. California Air Resources Board Projects having a _jor
effect on air quality
9. California Dept. of Conservation Projects involving _jor
effects on natural resources
of Statewide concern.
10. California State Lands DiviSion Projects affecting State-
owned 18Dds other than parks,
particularly along the
coastline.
11. Californie Office of Planning and Research Projects having a _jor
1416 9th St., Sacr-.nto, CA 95814 effect on Statewide land
use patterns and open
space policy
12. California Division of 1fines and Geology Projects ~n areas of
geologic hdard, and
projects having a major
effect on Illinera1resource
13. Incorporated c"~1Uities and county Projects within or adjoin-
ning incorporated areas
a. Grover City
b. Pismo Beach
c, County of San Luis <l>ispo
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19, School district projects with a major
effect on schools
20. Community service districts, projects with a major
water districts, and fire effect on community
districts services
SOURCES WITH SPECIAL EXPERTISE
Comment is recommended from some or all of these sources, depending on the
nature of the project.
I. Archaeo logy: County Archaeological Society, Box 109, San Luis Obispo,
93401,
2. Biological Characteristics: Biological Sciences Department, California
State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.
3. Historical Resources; County Historical Society, County Museum,
San Luis Obispo, 93401
4. Natural Environment: (a) California Native plant Society, San Luis
Ob i spo Chapter; (b) Morro Coast Audubon Society, Box 160, Morro
Bay, 93422; (c) Sierra Club, Santa Lucia Chapter
5, Soi 1 s: Soil Conservation Service, 715-A E. Main Street, Santa Marla,
Ca" 93454
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City of Arroyo Grande, California
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE ~
1 SCOPE OF APPLICATION .,...,.........",...............,......,.,.... a
2 DEFINITIONS ....,.,................................,.,.............. a
3 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES ,.,.......,...,.......'...,....,......,.... c
City Council ..,........,.....,.....,...,..........,.,.".,..... c
Multi-Agency Projects ..',...................."...."....,.,... c
4 RETROACTIVE APPLICATION .,.,..........,...........'..,...,.......... c
5 EXCEPTIONS TO CEQA .,..........,..,.......,.................,.....,. d
6 PROCEDURES ......,........,.................,................,...... d
7 PREPARATION OF THE EIR .,.............................,.,..,.....,.. e
8 SIMIL~ MULTIPLE, ON-GOING, AND PHASED PROJECTS ...... ........,..,. f
9 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF PROJECTS ................ .....' .,........ f
10 CONTENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS ..................,., ..... g
Description of project ......................................... g
Description of Environmental Setting ..................'.....,.. h
Environmental Impact ..............,.................,..,....... h
Any Adverse Environmental Effects which Cannot
be Avoided if the Proposal is Implemented ..................... h
Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact ............ h
Alternatives to the Proposed Action............................. h
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Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of Man's
Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement
of LO'C'lg Term Productivity .....,...........,................... h
Any Irreversible Environmental Changes Which
Would be Involved in the Proposed Action if it
Should be Implemented ......................................... h
The vrowth-Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action ....,.. ....... i
Other Required Information ...........................",...".. h
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PROCEDURES FLOW CHART ............, ......'..........,.... j
APPENDIX "A" - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS ....,................................... k
Class 1: Existing Facilities .............................,.,...... k
Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction ................,.,.......... 1
Class 3: New Construction.....,..........,.........,.. . . , .. , . . ... , 1
Class 4: Minor Alterations to Land ...1.........,.................. 1
Class 5: Alterations in Land Use Limitations ...............:...... m
Class 6: Information Collection ............................,...... m
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Class 7: Regulatory Actions for Protection of Natural
Resources ........................ I> .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... m
Class 8: Regulatory Actions for the Protection of the
Envir011llll!ut .................................... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... m
Class 9: Inspec tions ....,................,...............,....,...., ..
Class 10: Loans ."....,.....,....."..".........................,... n
Class 11: Accessory Structures ...............,.".................... n
Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales .........,.,...,......,... n
Class 13: Acquisition of Lands for Wildlife Conservation
Purposes ......."........"...,..,...............,......,' n
Class 14: Minor Additions to Schools .,..,...........,...,..,......... n
Ministerial Projects ."..,..,..,...............,..........,..,.",... n
APPENDIX "A" - mJrICE OF C<>>fi'LETION .............................,.......... 0
APPENDIX "B" - PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION FIIIM Bl ..'.........,.. P
Al'PENDIX "B2" - EXPLANATION OF FORM B2 ..,..,..,...........,...,.""....... t
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Negative Declaration
Actio" Requiring Preparation of EIR
Action Denying EIR
Action Approving EIR
Notice of Determination
Form B3 ......,.........................,..".................,....,.. w
Enviromsental Coordinator' s Rec_uations to the Planning
C.-ission in Regard to:
1. Preliminary Envir..-tal Disruption.
2. Negative Declaration Status.
3. Requirement of an EnvirODJDental I:aopact Report
APPENDIX "c" - CONTENT OF ENVIRI>>IMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
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Content of Envir_ntal blpact Reports
Outline and Cb~klist
FoT'ID C2 ............................................................................................................................ dd
Outline (with elaboration)
Environmental Impact Report
Form C3
Draft Outline for EnvirODlllel1tal Coordinator Reports to the
Planning Ccmaission Re: Environmental Impact Reports .,..,.......,. ff
APPEh1JIX "D" - NOTICE OF DETERMINATImi ...,...................,.,.........,. gg
APPENDIX "E" - NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (amended) .....................,..,...... hh
APPENDIX ,,~, - ENERGY CONSERVATION (added) ........"....................,.. ii
APPENDIX "G" - WAIVER OF SIGNIFICANT IMPACT DETERMINATION.................. jj
APPENDIX "R" - REFERRAL LIST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
AGENCIES WITH JURISDICTION .,.........................,...... Ide
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On motion of Councilman de Leon, seconded by Councilman Spierling
and on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilman Spierling, de Leon, Schleg~l, Millis and Mayor Talley
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 8th day of July, 1975.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK
I, Ines A. del Campo, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 1173 is a true, full and correct copy of said Resolution passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande at a regular
meeting of said City Council held on the 8th day of July, 1975.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this
9th day of July, 1975.
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City Clerk of the City of rroyo Grande
( SEAL)