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CiTY OF Los ANGELES LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE

GUIDELINES K-VEHICULAR USE AREAS

[Refer to 12.42 B LAMC]

Pervious Concrete-A portland cement concrete mix characterized by lack of fine aggregates, resulting in voids that allow percolation of water through the pavements.

Street Yard-The area of a lot between the street and the street wall line of a building.

1. Parking lots appurtenant to other land uses

Commission policy is that these regulations govern parkin!! lots requir~ by other uses, such as providing parking for retail stores, Staf1d•a!orie parking lots (for which a "use of land permit" is required) tend to b!> :t!>mpl)r<lr( la~d \15":S: _the p<,~rking lot will continue in dP":ralion only until an econ()mic:aiiY ir!Ore y~fu~~~ !Jse is found for the property. The lot and its landscape wjll typi<;~lly:be co!lnf!!ld ~() a fl":W.USe.before the landscape h,as had a ch<,~nce to m~lure.)ln\l:p[pvi!l!> eiJ\Iirpn'Ql!>nlal j:le!l":fil~. Stand•alone.park-ing lots' continue to be~!'lvernel!-b\h~ ':12:·2'1:A~2ff\':(ii:LAMC .....

(a) All lots appurtenant to other land uses shall be planted wrth trees at a ratio of one tree for every four surface parking spaces. The trees shall be located in such a manner and be of such a size that the trees are capable of producing an overhead canopy that will shade at least 50 percent of the parking stall area in summer after 10 years growth when the sun is at rts zenith at local solar time at the summer solstice. Placement of trees shall be coordinated with lighting, as required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code. A minimum of 50 square feet of unpaved area shall be provided at the base of each tree, the minimum dimension of which shall be 5 feet, to allow for water infiltration, gas exchange, and to avoid conflicts between car door swings and bumpers, and trees. The planted area under bumper overhangs may be utilized as part of the unpaved area.

(b) In parking lots of 50 or more spaces, maximum of fifty percent of the trees in paragraph (a) of this guideline may be substituted by vine-covered ramadas, whose placement, together with required trees, will shade at least 50 percent of the parking stall area in summer after 10 years growth when the sun is at rts zenith at local solar time at the summer solstice. A ramada is a freestanding overhead structure, open on all sides, designed to shade parking spaces.

(c) All trees required by this guideline shall be a minimum of 24" box in size, except for existing trees, and except for trees whose planting in such size would be horticunurally inappropriate. In order to encourage botanical diversity, unusual trees availabile only in smaller sizes may be planted.

(d) The area under bumper overhangs shall be landscaped. Such areas shall be a minimum of 24" deep, and shall contain no plant, irrigation device, or other object higher than 6" above the top ofthe curb.

(e) In any planting area adjacent to the side of a parking stall, starting at a distance 4 feet from the head of the parking stall, no tree may be planted within 4 feet of the parking stall, to allow for door swings of parked cars.

(f) Ground Water Recharge.

(1) Continuous curbs that may be otherwise required shall not be required when their presence would impede the flow of surface water to any ground water recharge area.

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Guidelines K-Vehicu/ar Use Areas

(2) Parking spaces in excess of those required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code may be incorporated into ground water recharge areas, by means of such devices as pervious concrete. However, even if planted by means of such devices as turf block, turf stone or similar materials, such parking spaces shall not be counted toward satisfying the planting requirements of this guideline.

(3) All ground water recharge areas shall be approved by the City Engineer.

(g) Any parking building having a level open to the sky shall be regulated by this guideline, provided that the lowest finish surface elevation of such level open to the sky is:

(1) Less than 5 feet higher in elevation than the highest adjacent top of curb elevation when the building abuts a street.

(2) Less than 5 feet higher in elevation than the highest finish grade or exterior finish surface elevation of abutting properties when the building does not abut a street.

(h) Provision of trees may negatively impact vehicles in certain situations. At the applicant's sole discretion, such trees in the interior of the parking lot shall not be required to be provided. In such case, the average albedo of all surfaces of the entire project (including buildings, walls, surfaces, building roofs, etc., not limited to landscape) shall be 0.45 or greater.

2. Vehicular Sales Areas

(a) Interiors of vehicular sales areas shall not be required to be landscaped.

(b) All vehicular sales areas shall be buffered in accordance with the provisions of guideline 7. However, a maximum of 100 linear feet of street yard of such sales areas, or 50 percent of the street yard, whichever is less, shall not be required to be provided with the durable barriers of this guideline, in order to allow the vehicles themselves to be the "signage" for the sales area.

(c) For the purposes of this guideline vehicular sales areas shall include exterior areas used for the display and sale or rental of vehicles, boats, trailers, construction equipment, manufactured homes, or similar uses.

3. Other Vehicular Use Areas

(a) Vehicular use areas, such as loading docks, service bays, repair yards, bus bays, trucking terminals, rail yards, transit platforms, motor home storage areas, etc., not normally open to public vehicular use, shall not be required to have landscaping in the interior of the vehicular use area. In such cases a minimum area equal to 5 percent of such areas shall be transferred to the buffer of the area or adjacent to any building in the area, or both. Such area shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements for landscaping of Subdivision 12.42 C 2 (Guidelines C) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

(b) Vehicular use areas, such as drive-ins, car washes, gasoline stations, drive-thrus, etc., normally open to public vehicular use, shall have landscaping in the interior of the vehicular use area equal to a minimum of 5 percent of the use area, in addition to the buffer. Such area shall be landscaped with one 24 inch size tree for each 250 square feet of interior landscaped area or fraction thereof. Smaller sizes may be allowed if horticulturally more appropriate. Such interior landscaped area may be located anywhere in the vehicular use area of this guideline.

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4. Residual Areas. All areas not used for parking spaces. access ways, display areas, or other vehicular use. or trash areas, shall be landscaped, over and above any required interior or buffer landscape.

5. Durable Barriers.

(a) All vehicular use areas shalf contain in the buffer a wall, fence, berm, hedge, or other durable barrier, or any combination thereof, except across necessary driveways or walkways, and required openings, except as provided for in section 2 of this guideline and except where they adjoin commercial or manufacturing uses, parking structures, or parking lots.

(b) In the street yard, the durable barrier shall be 3 feet 6 inches in height and be opaque, provided that any portion of the durable barrier above 3 feet 6 inches remain open to public view.

(c) In the street yard, the durable barrier may exceed 3 feet 6 inches in height, provided that such portion of the durable barrier above 3 feet 6 inches remain open to public view.

(d) In all other buffers, the durable barrier shall be at least 6 feet in height above the vehicular use area, and shall be opaque.

(e) In lieu of a durable barrier along any street, the parking lot may be depressed a minimum of 3 feet 6 inches below the top of curb elevation of the street

6. All planted areas shall be irrigated in accordance with the provisions of Section 12.41 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

7. Buffers.

(a) Location of Buffer

Buffer to Lot Lines of Uses (Not Streets)

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5' (less than 50' of 1 per 25' frontage); 1 0' (50'-150' of frontage); 15'(over 150'of frontage)

(b) In the case of conflicts between these Guidelines and provisions of the Code, such as required yards, setbacks, building lines, specific plans, Q Conditions, etc., the provisions of the Code shall control.

(c) If a parking lot is located more than 50 feet from the Project property line, then the buffer planting may be distributed throughout the Project.

(d) Buffers are a minimum of 5 feet wide. If for any reason buffer width is reduced in individual cases, required planting shall not automatically be reduced.

(e) No buffer requirement shall be construed as mandating the demolition, afteration or removal of any existing structures. However, demolition or removal of any structure occupying a buffer area shall cause the full buffer requirement to be applied to the space so vacated.

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(f) When buffer landscaping abuts an existing wall on an adjacent lot, and with the written permission of the owner of the wall, vines on the wall may be substituted for up to one-third of any required trees.

(g) Minimum Landscape Abutting Alley. Except for required driveways and trash areas, all portions of any required yard in the multi-family residential zones abutting an alley shall be landscaped. A minimum of one tree per each 25 linear feet of landscaped area shall be provided. Any tree required by other provisions of the Los Angeles Municipal Code may be used to satisfy the tree requirement of this Guideline.

8. Trees for vehicular use areas may substitute for any other kind of required tree, providing trees for vehicular use areas are so situated that they can perform the functions of the trees substituted for.

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Parking Lot Landscaping LAMC section 12.42 B 2, Guidelines K Applies to new parking lots > 6 spaces, and when stripes are moved. Note: Sections 12.2f A 6 (d) through Ol were repealed by 12.42 B 2.

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DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING CITY OF LOS ANGELES

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AND 6262 VAN NUYS BLVD., Sum 351

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DAVlD H. J. AMBROZ PRfSlDtNl

RENEE DAKE WILSON VlCt-f'RCS!DtNT

ROBERT l. AHN MARIA CABJLDO CAROL!N E CHOE RICHARD KATZ JOHN W. MACK

DANA M. PERLMAN MART A SEGURA

JAMES K. WILUAMS C0MM!$S!ON i:XH:UTlV! A~SIS1AN1 Jl

(213) 978-1300

November 5, 2014

Applicant/ Property Owner Andrew Leeka, President Good Samaritan Hospital 1225 W. Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90017

Representative Paul Rothenberg Canyon Consulting 11860 Pierce Street, Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92505

CALIFORNIA

ERIC GARCETTI MAYOR

RE: Addendum to ND Work Order E1401160

EXHIBIT D CPC-2014-2331-GPA-CU

MICHAEL J. l.OGRANDE OlRfCl OR

(213) 978-1271

ALAN BEll, A!CP DfhJW 01RtC10~

(213) 978· 1272

USA M. WEBBER, AlCP DfPUTY D!Rf.CTOR

(213) 978-1274

JAN ZATORSKJ DtPUlY DJR[GOR

(213) 978-1273

FAX: (213) 978-127:1

INFORMATJON

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1301-1355 W. Wilshire Blvd, 627-635 S. Witmer St., 1304-1336 W. Shatto St.

Mr. Rothenberg,

Pursuant to Section 15164 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Bureau of Engineer, Environmental Management Group has issued a Negative Declaration (E1401160) dated September 22, 2011 with the following project description:

The proposed project consists of the vacation of the public right-of-way along Shatto Street, between Witmer Street and Valencia Street in the City of Los Angeles. The total area to be vacated is approximately 30,113 square feet (0.691 acres). The vacated area would revert to the vestee(s) of the underlying fee title interest, which is generally the adjacent property owner(s). Frontage properties along both sides of Shatto Street are owned by the Hospital of the Good Samaritan (540 South Valencia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017). Shatto Street would be closed to existing traffic.

Subsequent to the original publication, a request was received from the Applicant for the reconsideration of the ND for changes to the Project as follows:

• A General Plan Amendment to the Transportation Element, pursuant to the provisions of 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to permit the re-designation of Shatto Street between Witmer Street and Valencia Street from a collector street to a local street.

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• A Conditional Use (CU), pursuant to the prov1s1ons of 12.24 V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, is requested to allow the expansion and continued use of a stand-alone surface parking lot in the Central City West Specific Plan.

The Department of City Planning has determined that the previously issued Negative Declaration (Work Order E1401160) addresses all potential environmental impacts of the revised project and therefore, no new impacts were identified as a result of the project revision. In addition, no additional mitigation measures are required.

Sincerely,

MICHAEL J. LOGRANDE Director Department of City Planning

Jennifer Karmels City Planning Associate (213) 978-i 165 [email protected]

CITY OF L ANGELES CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

INITIAL STUDY (;\rticle I - City CEQA Guidelines)

Council District 'I Date September 22, 2011

Lead City Agency Bureau of Engineering - Land Development Group

Project Title·. Street Vacation- Shatto Street between Witmer Street and Valencia Street.

I. INTRODUCTION

A Purpose of an Initial Study

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was enacted in 1970 for the purpose of informing decision-makers and the public regarding potential environmental effects ol proposed projects; identifying methods of avoiding environmental damage; and disclosing to the public reasons for a project's approved even if it leads to environmental damage. The City of Los Angeles (City) Bureau of Engineering Environmental Management Group (EMG) has determined the proposed project is subject to CEQA and no exemptions apply Therefore, the preparation of an initial study is required.

An initial study is a preliminary analysis conducted by the lead agency, in consultation with other agencies (responsible or trustee agencies, as applicable), to determine whether there is substantial evidence that a proJect may have a significant effect on the environment. If the initial study concludes that the project, even with mitigation, may have a significant effect on the environment, an environmental impact report should be prepared; otherwise, the lead agency may adopt a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration.

B. Process

The proposal to adopt a negative declaration (or mitigated negative declaration) initiates a twenty-day public comment period. The purpose of this cornmeni period is to provide public

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and Figure 3 - Project Site Location). The plan designated land use for adjacent parcels to the north and south of Shatto Street, as well as along Witmer and Valencia Streets is zoned "CW' (Central West Specific Plan, Figure 4 - Zoning Map), per the Central West Specific Plan Ordinance (166,703, Effective 4/31'1991). The vacation is entirely within existing, public right-of-way The easterly extension of Shatto Street (from Lucas Avenue to Witmer Street) was vacated in two Council actions (ORO. 134,144 (1967); ORO. 140,063 (1970)), while the westerly extension of of Shatto Street (from Union Avenue to Valencia Street) was vacated vis City Council Resolution (CF 2-2148 (2006)).

B. Purpose

The street vacation is intended to increase public safety by reduction of automobile traffic as well as to integrate and centralize the Hospital of the Good Samaritan, whose facility occupies both sides of proposed vacated street

The proposed project consists of the vacation of the public right-of-way along Shatto Street, between Witmer Street and Valencia Street in the City of Los Angeles. The total area to be vacated is approximately 30,113 square feet (0.691 acres). The vacated area would revert to the vestee(s) of the underlying fee title interest, which is generally the adjacent property owner(s). Frontage properties along both sides of Shatto Street are owned by the Hospital of the Good Samaritan (540 South Valencia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017). Shatto Street would be closed to existing traffic.

Various conditions are established as the requirements to be complied with by the petitioner for this vacation. These conditions are specified in the Cental District Office memorandum dated December 21, 2009. The conditions are as follows

1. That the following dedications are to be provided adjoining the petitioner's properties in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer:

a) Valencia Street (Collector). No dedication is required within the existing 70--foot right of way, except for a 15-foot--by-15-foot diagonal or 20-foot radius corner dedication at Wilshire Boulevard.

b) Witmer Street (Secondary Highway). Within the existing (80-foot right of way, the required half right of way is 45 feet Therefore, 15 feet of dedication is required. Also dedicate a 15-foot-by-15-foot diagonal or 20-foot radius corner dedication at Wilshire Boulevard.

c) 6th Street (Secondary Highway) The existing right of way is 82.5 feet The required half right of way is 45 feet Therefore, 3. 75 feet of dedication is required.

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d) Wilshire Boulevard (Major Highway, Class II). The existing right of way is 90 feet. The required half right of way is 52 feet. Therefore, a 7-foot dedication is required. Also dedicate 15-foot-by-15-foot diagonal or 20 foot radius corner dedications at Witmer and Valencia Streets.

e) Shatto Street (to be vacated) [Local Street]. No dedication is required.

2. That the following improvements are constructed adjoining the petitioner's properties in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer

a) Valencia Street Since the existing roadway width is 46 feet, no widening is required. However, street work will be required via 8-permit. This will involve removal of existing curb, gutter and sidewalk, and construction of new sidewalk, integral curb, and gutter at the intersection of Valencia Street and Shatto Street (to be vacated). Storm drain catch basins will require relocation or remodeling at this intersection.

b) Witmer Street. The existing half roadway width is 20 feet, and the required half roadway width is 35 feet. Therefore, 15 feet of widening is required via 8-perrnit. From the new property line, the applicant must construct a 1 0-foot sidewalk, integral curb and gutter, and asphalt pavement to provide for a 35-foot half roadway, and to also provide for a proper transition to existing improvements.

c) 6th Street The existing roadway is 58.5 feet (29.25-foot half-width). The required half roadway is 35 feet. Consequently, 5. 75 feet of widening is required. From the new property !ine, the applicant will construct a l 0-foot sidewalk, integral curb and gutter, and asphalt pavement to provide lor a 35· foot half roadway, and to also provide proper transition to existing improvements. A B-permit will be required.

d) Wilshire Boulevard (Major Highway, Class II). The existing roadway is 56 feet (28-foot half-width) The required half-roadway is 45 feet. Therefore, 17· feet of widening are required From the new property line, the Applicant will construct a 10-foot sidewalk, integral curb and gutter, and asphalt pavement to provide for a 45-foot half roadway. Provide proper transition to existing 'improvements. A 8-permit would be required.

e) Shatto Street. Close existing roadway via 8-permit.

3. That the following additional conditions be required in a manner satisfactoty to the City Engineer:

a) Repair and/or replace all other existing public improvements that rnay get damaged during the renovation to the vacation.

b) A public main sewer line is to be abandoned within the proposed vacated street, which will require a 8-permit. Use of the abandoned sewer

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for onsite improvements, would require modification to meet City standards for private sewers.

c) Storm drain catch basins would require relocation and possible redesign to accommodate new street flow conditions

d) Street light standards in the area are to be vacated, and will require either abandonment of relocation per requirements of the Bureau of Street Lighting In addition, ownership transfer of five existing street trees would have to meet the requirements of the Bureau of Street Services (Urban Forestry Division).

e) The vacation street area may not need modification for non-motorized transportation purposes.

f) Vacation areas are neither passable nor available and travel for vehicular access.

g). The proposed vacated Public Ailey area is not necessary for public use for traffic circulation.

h) Revocable Permit: Applicant is adv1sed to apply for and secure a revocable permit from the Bureau of Engineering Central District Office for the Alley closure and use of ailey as shown on the preliminary vacation map (See Figure 1) prior to completion of Street Vacation process.

i): Utility poles that lie within the area to be vacated. Any easements with public utilities must be maintained.

The analysis in this document assumes that, unless otherwise stated. the project will be designed, constructed and operated following all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and formally adopted City standards (e.g., Los Angeles Municipal Code and Bureau of Engineering Standard Plans). Also, this analysis assumes that construction will follow the uniform practices established by the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association (e.g., Standard Specifications tor Public Works Construction and the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook) as specifically adapted by the City of Los Angeles (e.g., The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works Additions and Amendments to the Standard Specifications For Public Works Construction (AKA "The Brown Book," formerly Standard Plan S-610)).

As a covered entity under Title II ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

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Ill. EXISTING ENVIRONMENT The project site and vicinity are located within a fully urbanized area. Shatto Street runs east west and is a designated local street

The proposed project is located in Shatto Street, a 55-foot wide (total) improved nght of way. The roadway is improved with curb; gutter as well as concrete sidewalks on the southerly margin (8-feet wide) and northerly margin (10-feet wide) Parcels that are zoned for commercial uses and are developed with facilities of the Good Samaritan Hospital surround the project site. (Refer to Figure 3 for an aerial view of the project site).

The project site is located within the Hollywood Quadrangle of the United States Geological Survey 7.5-Minute series topographic map (see Figure 1) and is situated at approximately 330 feet above mean sea level. No bodies of water are present on or adjacent to the project site; however, the nearest water body is an artificial lake at McArthur Park, 2,600 feet to the west.

The project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo fault zone area, an earthquake landslide or liquefaction hazard area, high wind area, very high fire hazard severity zone, flood hazard area, or area subject to inundation from a tsunami or dam failure. There are no oil wells within the boundaries of the project site.

A search of the California Department of Fish and Game, California Natural Diversity Database found six species which are federally and/or state listed as endangered or threatened, within the Hollywood Quadrangle of the USGS topographic map set However, the project site does not contain any habitat suitable for these species_

The Shatto Street vacation site lies in the Community of Westlake, approximately 2 miles west of City Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Surrounding land use is highly urbanized, both commercial and institutional.

The nearest parks, and/or recreation centers are McArthur Park (2,600 feet to the west), Miguel Contreras Learning Center Pool (2, 100 feet to the northeast), as well as Hope and Peace Park (2, 750 feet to the southwest).

Numerous MTA transit lines serve the area. The nearest transit lines run parallel to Shatto Street, along Wilshire Boulevard to tt1e south (Red Line Subway, Lines 20 and 720) and along 61

h Street to the north (Line 18). Foothill Transit (Line 481) offers rush hour service along Wilshire Boulevard, while DASH (Line E) connects Good Samaritan Hospital with points downtown.

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A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No lmpacf answers that are adequately supported by the information sources cited in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "t~o Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g , the proJect will not expose sensrtive receptors io pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).

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1. AESTHETICS ···Would the project:

a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?

Reference: (13) Sections AI and A2. Comment: Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project

introduces lnc<::>mpatible visual elements within a fiefd of view containing a scenic vista or substantially alters a view of a scenic vista

No scenic vistas exist on or in close proximity to the project site.

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b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic [____ highway? Reference: (13) Sections A1 and A2. Comment Comment A significant impact may occur where scenic

resources within a state scenic highway would be damaged or removed because of the proposed project

No state· .. designated scenic highways are located within the vldnlty of the project site

c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site r··l. and its surroundings? Reference: (13) Sections A1 and A3. Comment Comment A significant ·Impact rnay occur if the proposed

project introduces incompatible visual elements to the project site or visual elements that would be incompatible with the character of the area surrounding the project site.

The proposed project would not make any changes to the visual character that currently exists. Any new structures would replace existing ones and would therefore have no significant impact on the visual character of the site and its surroundings.

d) Create a new source of substantial tight or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views lr. the area? Reference: (13) Section A4.

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Comment: A significant impact would occur if the proposed project caused a substantial increase in ambient illumination levels beyond the property line or caused new lighting to spill-over onto lightsensitive land uses such as residential, some commercial and institutional uses that require minimum illumination for proper function, and natural areas

No new lighting is proposed for this project. Any future development on the vacated land would need to ensure that any lighting would be directed on~site and no glare producing materials used

2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES- Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Fannland, or Farmland of Statewide

importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? Reference: (6). Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to

result in the conversion of state-designated agricultural land from agricultural use to another non-agricultural use.

No Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance exists within the City of Los Angeles.

b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a VVilliamson Act n! contract? Reference: (6). Comment: Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed

project were to result in the conversion of land zoned for agricultural use, or indicated under a Williamson Ad contract, from agricultural use to another non~agricultura.! use.

The area surrounding the proposed project is zoned for corn mercia! and manufacturing/industrial uses. No nearby land is zoned for or contains agricultural uses.

c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland, to non~agricultural use? Reference: (6). Comment: Comment: A significant impact may occur if a project results in

the conversion of farmland to another non-agricultural use_

Refer to discussion under 2 (a) and 2 (b) above

3. AIR QUALITY·· Would the project:

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

Reference: (21)

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Comment Although development is not planned -aS -Paf(Of ihe project -~-- -~-- - -~-- · ··-·-·-~-J proposal, U1e project would create the potential for future commercial development. The Central City West Specific Plan recognizes the need to conserve and strengthen viable commerciaf development in the community and to provide additional opportunities for new commercia! development and serJices Thus. the potentia! future commercia! development would be in accordance wfth the intent and goals of the community pfan, which is in conformance with the Air Qua!!ty Element of the City's General Plan

b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or f- J proJected aff quality violation? ,, Reference: (13) Sections 81, 82, and 83, (21). Comment: Impacts to air quality resulting from planned development in

the Westlake Community were evaluated in the CEQA document prepared for the Central City West Specific Plan. The Plan projected significant commercial development that has not occurred and additional development is not anticipated to occur within the life of the plan_ The potential future commercia! development created because of the street vacation falls within the limits of the development projected in the community plan.

An air quality analysis for the potential future development would be unreasonably speculative. Potential mandates such as construction phasing and use of low emission architectural coatings, could be placed on such development, as applicable, to reduce impacts to air quality. Furthermore, if a project requiring any kind of permit. including grading, foundation, building, sign or use of land permits, develops in the future, a "project permit" pursuant to Section 11 .5. 7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with its own environmental assessment, would be required.

c) Resu!t in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non-attainment under an app!icable federal or state ambient air quality standard {including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Reference {21) Comment Los Angeles County is designate-d as a non~attainment area for

ozone, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. As discussed above, with applicable construction conditions placed on potentia! future development, significant impacts to air quality are not anticipated

d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?

Reference: {13) Sections 81, 82 and 83 Comment The project site is surrounded by commercial uses. The street

vacation is adjacent to a hospital and day-care center; however, the proposed project is not anticipated to result in substantially increased pollutant concentrations

e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?

Reference: (13) Section 82 Comment:

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c~ _ _ _I-;;c-ss_,-u-:c;e_s~~,--a) Have a substantial.adverse effect, either directly or through habitat

modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Reference: (13) Section C, (9). Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would

remove or modify habitat for any species identified or designated as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulation, or by the state or federal regulatory agencies cited.

The California Department of Fish and Game's California Natural Diversity Database (2011) lists occurrences of four plant speciesmarsh sandwort (Arenaria pa/udicoa), Braunton's milk-vetch (Astrag;.Jius brauntoni1), coastal dunes milk~vetch (Astragalus tener var liti, respectively), and Gambel's water cress (Nasturtium gambelli), along with two animal species- coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica} and southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii exterimus), which are federally and state liste-d endange-red or threatened within the Hollywood topographic quad. However, none of the habitats {freshwater marsh, closed~cone coniferous forest, chaparral, coastal scrub, valley and foothill grassfand) associated with these species are present at the project site. The site is highly urbanized and completely developed.

b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Reference (13) Section C, (23) (24) Comment A slgniftcant impact may occur if riparian habitat or any other

sensitive natural community were to be adversely modified.

The proposed vacation is not located within a Significant Ecological Area or other natura! community containing riparian habitat or sensitive biological resources. See comment for 4(a).

c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Reference (i 3) Section C, (23) (24).

Comment: A significant impact may occur if federally protected wetlands, as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act would be modified or removed

There are no wetlands within or adjacent to the project site.

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d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory r·- --1 wHdlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? r~eference: (13) Section C Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project interferes

or removes access to a migratory wildlife corridor or impedes the use of native wildlife nursery sites.

The proposed project is tocated within a developed urban area of Sun Valley_ No sensitive, or viable natura! habitats were identified within the project site or vicinity.

e) Conflict with any local poJicies or ordinances protectinq biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Reference: (13) Section C, (11) (12) Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would

cause an impact that was inconsistent with local regulations pertaining to biological resources.

No sensitive or protected tree species are present on the project site.

f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natura! Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Reference: (13) Section C, (17) Conservation Element Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would be

inconsistent with mapping or policies in any conservation plans of the cited type,

No habitat conser>Jation plan, or any plan as dted above, is in place for the project site or immediate vicinity.

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a) Cause a substantia! adverse change in the significance of a historical 0 resource as defined in California Code of Regulations Section 15064.5? -Reference: (5) (13) Section D, (18). Comment: A significant impact may result if the proposed project caused a

substantial adverse change to the stgnificance of a historical resource (as identified above).

An Initial Records Search conducted by the South Central Coastal !nformatton Center found no historical resources within the project site or immedl ate vicinity.

b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 15064.5? Reference: (5)

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Comment: No archaeological resources were identified within the project area. However, the p-roject area has not been fully surveyed for archaeological resources. The proposed vacated right-of-way under consideration is entirely paved, precluding the usefulness of an archaeological survey at this time.

c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Reference: (1) Section 6·3.2. (25) (26) Comment: A significant impact may occur if grading or excavation activities

associated wittl the proposed project would disturb unique paleontological resources or unique geologic features.

The project is in an area identified as having alluvium soils, including gravel, sand and clay of valley areas. Additionally, the project site is not within a known sensitive area for paleontological resources. If discovery of paleontological resources or unique geologic features were made during construction, standard construction practices would be employed such as the suspension of work until a qualified paleontologist can evaluate the find and make recommendations as necessary for the protection of the discovered paleontological resources.

d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of forma! cemeteries? Reference: (26) Comment A significant impact may occur if grading or excavation activities

associated with the proposed project would disturb interred human remains.

No known burial sites are located within the project site. However, a standard halt-work condition would be in place in the event that human remains were discovered during construction so that appropriate measures could be followed to avoid any significant impacts.

6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects.

including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault. as delineated on the most recent

Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? References: (7) : (8). Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

located within a state~designated Alquist-Priolo Zone or other designated fault zone and appropriate building practices were not followed.

The project site is not located in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone.

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design did not comply with building code requirements intended to protect people from hazards associated wlth strong seismic ground shaking

In general, the Los Angeles region is subject to the effects of seismic activity. However, the proposed project does not involve construction of any structures, other than street improvements. Future development would need to comply with seismic building code requirements

iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?

Reference: (13) Section E1, (4) (14) (26). Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would

be located in an area identified as having a high risk of liquefaction and appropriate design measures required within such designated areas were not incorporated into the project.

The project site is not in an area identified as being susceptible to liquefaction.

rv) Landslides? LJ Reference: (13) Section E1, (7) (8) (26). Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

located In a hillside area with soli conditions that would suggest high potential for sliding and appropriate design measures were not implemented.

The project site is not located in an area identified as being susceptible to landslides

b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? r-·1 Reference: (13) Section E2 Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to

expose large areas to the erosion effects of wind or water for a prolonged period.

The project site is partially paved and the vacation is subject to street improvements. Ali future construction would need to comply with Best Management Practices to prevent erosion or loss of topsoiL

c) Be located on a geologic unit or soi! that is unstable, or that would r-J become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on~ or off.-site landslide, laterai spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? Reference: (13) Section E2, (10)

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Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were built in an unstable area without proper site preparation or design features to provide adequate foundations for project buildings, thus posing a hazard to life and property

See 6 (a) (iii) and (iv) above.

d) Be located on expansive soil. as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial nsks to life or property? Reference: (4). Comment: The proposed project is in an area identified as having

alluvium soils. Prior to any construction and as a standard practice, a geotechnical evaluation would be prepared which would prescribe methods, techniques, and specifications for: site preparation. treatment of undocumented fill and/or alluvial soils, fill placement on sloping ground, fill characteristics, fill placement and compactions, temporary excavations and shoring, permanent slopes, treatment of expansive soils, and treatment of corrosive soils. Design and construction of the proposed project would conform to recommendations in the geotechnical evaluation; therefore. impacts from potentially expansive soil would not be significant.

e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available [l for the disposal of wastewater? Reference (8) Comment: A significant impact may occur If the proposed project were built

on soils that were incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal system, and such a system was proposed.

The project area is served by the City's wastewater collection. conveyance, and treatment systems.

7, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS- Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may

have a significant impact on the environment? Reference: (3) (28) Comment:

b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Reference: (3) (15) (16) (28) Comment

8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -Would the project: a} Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the

routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Reference: (13) Section F1

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Comment- A significant impact rnay occur if the proposed project involved the use or disposal of hazardous materials as part of its routine operaiions and would have the potential to generate toxic or otherwise hazardous emissions.

The proposed project does not involve the use, transport, or disposal of any hazardous materials. Future developrnent would comply with applicable laws and regulations for use, transport, or disposal of hazardous materials.

b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable tJpset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Reference: {13) Section F1 Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project involved

a risk of accidental explosion or utilized substantial amounts of hazardous materials as part of its routine operations that could potentially pose a hazard to the public under accident or upset conditions.

The proposed project does not involve the use, transport, or disposal of any hazardous materials.

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c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one~quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Reference: (13) Section F1. (23) (26) Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

located within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school site and were projected to release toxic emissions, which pose a hazard beyond regulatory thresholds

There are two existing school sites within one~quarter ml!e of the proposed project

d) Be located on a site wh!ch is included on a hst of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? Reference: (29) (30) (31) Comment: The project site is not listed in the State Water Resources

Control Board GeoTracker system, which includes leaking underground fuel tank sites and Spills, Leaks, Investigations, and Cleanups sites, or the Department of Toxic Substances Control EnviroStor Data Management System, which includes CORTESE sites, or the Environmental Protection Agency's database of regulated facilities.

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e) For a project loc,ated within an airport land use plan or, a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Reference (13) (23) Comment A significant fmpact rnay occur if the proposed project site were

located withfn a public airport land use p!an area, or within two miles ot a public airport, and would create a safety hazard.

The proposed vacation lies neither within, nor within two-miles of a public airport However, the vacation would not create a safety hazard.

f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Reference: (23) Comment The proposed vacation lies neither within, nor within two-miles

of a private airport g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted

emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Reference: (13) Section F1 Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to

substantially interfere with roadway operations used in conjunction with an emergency response plan or evacuation plan or would generate sufficient traffic to create traffic congestion that would interfere with tl1e execution of such plan.

The proposed project would vacate approximately 30,113 square feet of local public right-of-way. Patrons of the Good Samaritan Hospital predominantly use this street There are other streets in the area, which adequately serve emergency vehicles and provide evacuation routes.

h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of !oss. injury or death involving wild !and fires, including where wild lands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wild lands? Reference: (13) Section K2 Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

located in a wild land area and poses a significant fire hazard, which could affect persons or structures in the area in the event of a fire_

The project site is not located within a wild land or a very high fire hazard severity zone.

9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY ··Would the project:

a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?

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Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project discharged water, which did not meet the quality standards of agencies, which regulate surface wafer quality and water discharge lnto stormwater drainage systems. For example, if a project d!d not comply with all applicable regulations with regard to surface water quality as governed by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) These regulations include compliance with the Standard Ufban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) requirements to reduce potential water quality impacts

The proposed vacation- would not involve any discharge of water. In~

addition, improvements for vacating the street and any future development would need to comply with all applicable regulations, code requirements, and permit provisions pertaining to water quality and waste discharge_

b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a !owe ring of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted}? Reference: (13) Section G3, (20). Comment: Groundwater is a major component of the water supply for many

pub!ic water suppliers in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and is used by private industries, as well as a limited number of private agricultural and domestic users. A project would normally have a significant impact on groundwater supplies if it were to result in a demonstrable and sustained reduction of groundwater recharge capacity or change the potabfe water levels sufficiently that it would reduce the ability of a water utility to use the groundwater basin for public water supplies or storage of imported water, reduce the yields of adjacent wells orwell fields, or adversely change the rate or direction of groundwater flow.

The proposed project would not utilize existing groundwater resources nor would it interfere with groundwater recharge. Any future development is expected to be an expansion of the hosprtal facility and would use existing water supplies rather than groundwater.

The site is currently developed and only small landscaped areas are permeable

c) Substantially aner the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on"· or offsite? Reference (i 3) Section G1: (23)

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a substantial alteration of drainage patterns that resulted in a substantial increase in erosion or siltation during construction or operation of the project.

The proposed project would not alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area. Vacation of the street would be subject to improvement conditions. Such improvements and all future construction would need to comply with Best Management Practices to prevent erosion or siltation; therefore, no erosion or siltation would be expected to occur.

d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area. including tt1rough the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner thai would result in flooding on· or off-site? Reference: (8) (13) Section G1: (22) (23) Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project resulted in

increased runoff volumes during construction or operation of the proposed project that would result in flooding conditions affecting the project site or nearby properties.

The proposed project would not alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area. See comments for 8 (a) and 8 (c) above.

e) Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Reference: Comment A significant impact may occur if the volume of runoff were to

increase to a level, which exceeded the capacity of the storm drain system serving a project site. A significant impact may a! so occur, if the proposed project would substantially increase the probability that polluted runoff would reach the storm drain system.

The proposed project would not change the volume of storm water runoff. See comment 8(a) above.

f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?

Reference ( 13) Section G2. Comment: A significant impact may occur if a project inciuded potential

sources of water pollutants and potential to substantially degrade water quality.

No potential sources of water quality degradation are anticipated.

g) Place housing within a 1 OO~year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal F[ood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Reference: (13) Section G1, (22).

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h) Place within a 1 OO··year flood hazard area structures that wou!d impede or redirect flood flows? Reference: (13) Section G1. (22). Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

!ocated within a 1 OO~year flood zone and would impede or redtrect flood flows

According to Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel 060137 0074C (effective dale 2008). the project site rs not located within a 100·-year flood hazard area.

i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including fiooding as a result of the failure of a levee or [] darn? Reference: (13) Section G1, (22). Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

located in an area where a dam or levee could fail, exposing people or structures to significant risk of loss, injury or death.

The Inundation and Tsunami Hazard Areas map (Exhibit G) of the Safety Element of the Los Angeles City General Plan (adopted by City Council November 26, 1996) shows that the project site ts not located in an area subject to flooding from a dam or levee failure. No impacts related to flooding are anticipated

j) Inundation by seiche. tsunami, or mudtlow? r·. Reference: (13) Section E1. Comment A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were

located in an area with inundation potential due to seiche, tsunami. or mud flow.

The inundation and Tsunami Hazard Areas map (Exhibit G) of the Safety Element of the Los Angeles City General Plan (adopted by City Council November 26, 1996) shows that the project site is not located in an area subject to flooding from a tsunami, No inland water bodies are located nearby, making inundation due to a seiche unlikely. The project site is Rat and no potential source of mudftow has been identified

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a) Physically divide an established community?

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Comment: Although the proposed project involves a street vacation, the extension of Shatto Street, west of Valencia Street, has been dosed to through traffic since 1998 and has been used by adjacent businesses for circulation to and from buildings, parking structures, and surface parking lots. That closure was originally granted in an effort to reduce crime, thereby stabilizing the envJronment for local residents and tenants. The adjacent stree'l system adequately served the needs of the community.

b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the genera! plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Reference: (13) Section H1, (12). Comment: Allhough not currently planned or proposed, the proposed

project would create the potential for an estimated 78,200 square feet of future commercial development. The Central City West Specific Plan projected significant commercial development that did not occur and is not anticipated to occur within the life of the plan The potential future development would fall within the limits of the planned development and can therefore be considered as accounted for in the Community Plan. Although the 1997 update of the community plan identifies the project area as a collector street, the Department of City Planning has confirmed that this designation was a mapping error and the current designation should be as a local street, thus not requiring a General Plan amendment for its vacation

c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Reference: (12) (13) Section C; (9) Comment:

11. MINERAL RESOURCES -Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of

value to the region and the residents of the state? Reference: (13) Section E4 Comment

b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan. specific plan or other land use plan? Reference: (17). Comment:

12. NOISE -Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of nofse levels in excess of

standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Reference: (13) Sections 11. 12, 13, and 14 Comment: The project would comply with standards established in the

general plan and the City's noise ordinance. For instance, the project would not introduce a new usage that would exceed typical ambient noise !eve!s for commercial land use. Future construction will comply with Cal OSHA requirements for hearing protection.

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Exposure of persons to or generation ot ground borne V!brahon or ground borne noise levels? Reference (13) Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14; (10) Comment:

c) A substantial permanent increase in arnbient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Reference (13) Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14 Comment: Refer to 11 (a) above

d} A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Reference: Comment: Noise created during construction will be temporary and in

compliance with the municipal code, which restricts the hours during construction can occur.

e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public alrport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? Reference: ( 13) Section 14 Comment: No public alrport ls located within the vidnlty ofthe project area.

f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Reference: ( 13) Comment: No private airstrips are located within the immediate vicinity of

the project area. 13. POPULATION AND HOUSING Would the project

a) Induce substantial population growth fn an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Reference (13) Section .12 Comment:

b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Reference (13) Section J2 Comment:

c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? F<eference: (13) Section J2 Comment

14. PUBLIC SERVICES --a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts

associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other perfonnance objectives for any of the public services:

i) Fire protection?

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il) Pollee protection?

Reference: (13) Sectinn K1 Comment: Crime and safety were the original concerns that

prompted the temporary closure of Shatto Street. The vacation (permanent c!osure} is being petitioned to sustain the reduction in crime achieved,

iii) Schools?

Reference: (13) Section K3 Comment

iv) Parks?

Reference: (13) Section K4 Comment:

v) Other public facilities?

Reference: (13) Section K5 Comment:

15. RECREATION ·• a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional

parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility woufd occur or be accelerated? Reference: (13) Section K4 Comment:

b} Does the project include recreational facilities or require the CDnstruction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical erfect on the environment? Reference: Comment:

16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC·· Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing

traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., resultin a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? Reference: (13) Sections L 1, L2. L3, L4, and L8 Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project causes an

increase in traffic that is substantia! in retabon to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system.

The proposed vacation would not cause an increase in traffic. The one-block long street segment provides access to the existing offstreet hospital parking and for the pre-school childcare center. Nevertheless, any future development may have the potential to increase traffic, but would need to comply with restrictions in the existing Municipal Code, as well as in applicable redevelopment and community plans, which address potential increased traffic from new development. The City of Los Angeles. Department of Transportation would need to be consulted with regarding traffic clrculation for any future development plans.

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estab!ished by the county congestion rnanagement agency for designated roads or highways? Reference: (13) Section L 1, L2, L3 & 14 Comment: See comment to Section 15 (a).

c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location those results in substantial safety risks? Reference: Comment:

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substantially Increased road hazards due to a design feature or incompatible uses.

The proposed project would not introduce design features or new uses to surrounding roadways that would create increased hazards. The project will provide parcel consolidation to se1ve existing uses of the Good Samaritan Hospital.

e) Result 1n inadequate emergency access?

Reference (13) Sections 1.5, LS, and K2 Comment: A significant impact may occur if the proposed project resulted

in inadequate emBrgency access.

The proposed project will not impact emergency access to the area Adjacent properties wollld retain adequate ac(',ess after vacation. The Hospital's emergency access on 6th Street would not be affected. As the roadway would be closed with driveways at both ends, the driveways would be designed in accordance with appllcab!e building codes and the City's Fire Code to ensure that adequate egress and ingr-ess are provided. The location and width of the access points would be coordinated with LADOT. The proposed project will not 1111pact emergency access to the area. Adjacent businesses would retain adequate access routes after vacation.

f) Result in inadequate parking capadty?

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On-street parking (approximately 30 spaces) is currently available along Shatto Street; however. any future development of the vacated street would have to accornmodate for the toss of any existing parking capacrty. Nevertheless, adequate parking capacity would still be available by way of on site, off-street parking structures and parking lots Therefore, existing parking facilities would not be impacted.

g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts. bicycle racks)? Reference: Comment:

17_ UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS- Would the project a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional

Water Quality Control Board? Reference: (13) Section K2 Comment:

b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilitles, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Reference: ( 13) Sections M 1 and M2 Comment Department of Water and Power facilities and a sewer line with

terminus at a maintenance hole near the northern project limits are located within the project area. Arrangements would be made with the Department of Water and Power for the removal of the affected facilities, or easements or rights would be maintained for their protection. if they were to remain in place. Easements would be reserved for the sewer line protection or arrangements would be made for the abandonment or relocation of the sewer line.

c} Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Reference: (13) Section M1 Comment: Easements would be reserved for the protection of storm drain

facilities or arrangements wou!d be made for the abandonment or relocation of the facilities. if abandonment of the facilities were necessary, tvvo catch basins would tlave t be abandoned and relocated if needed_

d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entit!ernents needed? Reference (13) Section M1 Comment: The proposed project fs !ocated in a developed area that is

serviced: by the City's Department of Water and Power. Utilities are adequate to serve the site and although some utility relocation may be needed, substantial alterations to utility infrastructure are not anticipated.

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serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to sBrve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Reference (13) Section M2 Comment:

f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Reference (13) Section M3 Comment:

g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Reference: (13) Secticn M3 Comment:

18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE·· a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the

environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Reference· Cornment: The project is located in a developed, urbanized area that does

not contain significant biological resources, or known cultural resources, including historical, archaeological, or paleontological resources.

An Initial Records Search conducted by the South Centra! Coastal Information Center indicates that no archeological work is needed prior to approval of the street vacation. However, a halt-work condition should be in place in the event that cultural resources are discovered during any future construction activities, including excavation.

The proposed project would not significantly degrade the quality of the environment The proposed project would not reduce or threaten any fish or wildlife species (endangered or otherwise). The proposed project would not eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory.

b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when vlewed ln connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other curr·ent projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Reference: Comment: No significant impacts have been identified as result of the

proposed project or foreseeable future development either on an individual or cumulative basis. The proposed street vacation. as we!! as future development, is consistent with applicable !and use plans

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c) Does the project have the potentia! to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of !ong-term environmental goals? Reference:

Comment: No signlffcant lmpacts have been Identified because of the proposed project or foreseeable future development Tt1e proposed project does not involve environmental goals, such as enhancement of the existing environment or creation of habitat. The project only involves the vacation of the public right-of-way. Therefore, the proposed project does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goats at the expense of long-tenn environmental goals

d) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Reference: Comment: the proposed project does not have the potential to cause

substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Future development would be limited to the size of the vacated street area, or 30,113 square feet of area, which is not growth inducing and would be consistent with applicable land use plans. No existing hazards were identified that would threaten the viability of safe implementation of the proposed project; however, should contamination or other hazards be uncovered during construction, standard practices for removal and/or other remediation would be employed in conformance with a!! applicable rules and regulations to prevent human exposure and harm.

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The proposed project consists of the vacation of Shatto Street between Valencia Street and Witmer Street as shown on Figure 2. An area consisting of approximately 30,113 square feet of land would be vacated. The vacated land would be reverted to adjacent parcels. One property owner (Good Samaritan Hospital) would be affected. Under the current commercial zoning of the adjacent parcels, C2 (CW)-U3, the 30,113 square feet of vacated land would create the potential for an estimated 75,234 square feet of future commercial development However, no development is currently planned or proposed as part of this project No Significant impacts have been identified and no mitigation measures are necessary.

VII. COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING ZONING AND PLANS

The project site lies within the Central City West Specific Plan area. The proposed project has been designed to be compatible with the underlying zoning and land use

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VIII PRI;PAR/\TIOt{AND COORDIN/~ TIPN I CONSULTATION

A. Prepared by:

William Jones Environmental Specralist II Environmental Management Group Bureau of Engineering Department of Public Works

B. Coordination I Consultation with:

Dale Williams Project Manager Land Development Group Bureau of Engineering Department of Public Works

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IX. Df;;IERMINATION :B!;Q.OMI\ilENDI,:D ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION

A Summary

The proposed project will vacate the public right-of-way in the following street adjacent to the applicant's property: Shatto Street between Valencia Street and Witmer Street, in the Central City West Specific Plan of the City of Los Angeles. The total area to be vacated is approximately 30,113 square feet (0.691 acres). The vacated area would revert to the vestee(s) of the underlying fee title interest, which is generally the adjacent property owner(s).

The project site is surrounded by parcels, which are zoned commercial and are developed with facilities of the Good Samaritan HospitaL There is a potential for future development However, no development is proposed as part of this proJect The vacation would consolidate the proposed areas to be vacated with the adjoining properties owned by the Good Samaritan Hospital (applicant). The vacation will further the Authority's ability to promote airport security

An Initial Records Search conducted by the South Central Coastal Information Center indicates that no archeological work is needed prior to approval of the street vacation. However, a haltwork condition should be in place in the event that cultural resources are discovered during any construction activities. No other potential impacts have been identified

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3. Project Site Location with Vacation Boundary.

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CONSIDERATION OF INlTIAL STUDY, ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND APPROVAL OF

PROPOSED Street Vacation- Shatto Street between Witmer Street and Valencia Street (E1401160) PROJECT.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Consider the Negative Declaration, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which finds that the project will not cause significant impacts to the environment, adopt this report and then forward this report and transmittals to City Council with the following recommendations:

1. Adopt the Negative Declaration.

2. Approve the project as Described in the Initial Study.

TRANSMITTALS

1. Negative Declaration with Initial Study attached.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The Project is privately funded.

BACKGROUND The project will be located within the Public Right-of-Way along Shatto Street, between Witmer Street and Valencia Street, Community of Westlake, City of Los Angeles. Processing responsibilities were delegated to the Land Development Division of the Bureau of Engineering.

PURPOSE The street vacation is intended to increase public safety by reduction of automobile traffic as well as to integrate and centralize the Hospital of the Good Samaritan, whose facility occupies both sides of proposed vacated street

DESCRIPTION The proposed project consists of the vacation by the City of Los Angeles of the previously described, public right-of-way in the City of Los Angeles The total area to be vacated is approximately 30,113 square feet (0.691 acres). The vacated area would revert to the vestee(s) of the underlying fee title interest, which is generally the adjacent property

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owner(s). Frontage properties along both sides of Shatto Street are owned by the Hospital of the Good Samaritan (540 South Valencia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017). Shatto Street would be closed to existing traffic.

DISCUSSION

The proposed Negative Declaration and Initial Study (NG-1 i-272-BE), were prepared and filed with the City Clerk on September 19, 2011, and circulated for public and agency review and comment during a 21-day period, from September 19, 2011 to October 12, 2011. No comments were received. No significant impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures will be implemented for this project.

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Report prepared by:

,James E. Ooty, Acting Manager Environmental Management Group

Writer: William Jones Phone: (213) 485-5760 Fax (2'13) 847-0656

Respectfully submitted,

Gary Lee Moore, P.E. City Engineer

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I PROJECT TITLE; LOG REFER!:NC!c STREET VACATiO~J. SHATTO STREET BETWEEN WITMER STREET AND VALENCIA T.G. 634: 03

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PROJECT LOCATION: The project will be located within the Public Right-of-Way along Shatto Street, between Witmer Street and Valencia Street, Community of Westlake, City of Los Angeles

·--·-~--- ... ~---- .. -.. -----~------··~·--·- .. ·--- - ____ , ___ ---·~----- .. ---·-··"'" ·-··-···- ·---------~---- ---DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of the vacation by the City of Los Angeles oft he public right-of-way along Shatto Street, between Witmer Street and Valencia Street in the City of Los Angeles, The total area to be vacated is approximately 30,113 square feet (0,691 acres). The vacated area would revert to the vestee(s) of the underlying fee titleliterest, which is generally the adjacent property owner(s). Frontage properties along both sides of Shatto Street are owned by the Hospital of the Good Samaritan (540 South Valencia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017) Shalto Street would be closed to existing traffic. The street vacation is intended to increase public safety by reduction of automobile traffic as well as to integrate and centralize the Hospital of the Good Samaritan, whose facility occupies both sides of proposed vacated street

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FINI>ING: The City Engineer of ttm C1ty of Los Angeles h~s determined that this project wiil not have a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons:

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PERSON PREP A RING TillS FOHM AHORESS TELEPHONE NUMBER \NiiHam Jones 1149 S. Broadway, Suire 600

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James E. Doty, Acli~=r '1~ l&o- /{ Environmental Mana ement Group

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ~JiEMBERS

At.aOREA A. ALARCON

JERILYN LOPEZ MENDOZA ViCE FRE..'StOEN'f

JOHN J.CIIOI Pf'lESiOENT PRO IPMPf'JRF

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NOTTCE OF INTE]';!' TO ADOPT A !'i"EGATIVE DECLARATION FOR STREKT VACATION- SHATTO STHEET BETWt:EN WITMER STRE.~T AND VALENCIA

STREET. (W.O. 1401160)

Pursuam to !he Slate of California PubJic Resources Code and Article 7 tJ/the Colijamh1 Em•irontm:ntal Quality Ao:l (CEQA), as amentli!d, !he City of 1-f;:. Angeles Rureuu of Engineering has pupared mr Initial Study for the project described

heft'JW. Under CEQA, the City idenJifie-d no siglfijicalll impa.crs ami proposes to cu!op! (l Negative !Jeclaration.

PROJECT DRS-CR-lPTION; Tbe proposed project consists of the vacation by ihe City of Los- Angeles of thl~ public right~of~way a!ong Shatto Street, between Witmer Street and Valencia Struct in the City of Los Angele..-:;. The total area to be vacated is approxima1ely 30,113 square feet (0.691 acres). The vacated area would revert to the vc~'tcc(s) of the undedying fee title interest, which is gcneratly the adj<Jccnt propl~rty o-wner(s). Frotdage propertie~ along bo-th sjdcs of Shatto Street arc owned by the Hospital of the Good Samafitan (540 South Vah..11cia Street, Los Angeles .. CA 90017). Shatto Street would be closerl to existine traffic_ The s:treet vac..1tion is intended to increa<:e public safety by reduction of autoniobilc traffic as well as to integrate and centralize !he H.ospital of 1hc Good Samaritan, who.'i"e facility occupies both sides of proposed vacated street.

PROJECT LOC'ATION: The project will b-e located within the Public Rig.l-tt·of-Way along Shatto Street, betvveen Witmer Street and Valencia Street, C(lmmunity of Westlake, City of Los Angeles.

PUBLIC I<EVJEW J>J!:RIOI>: The prvposed prQject lnitial Study/ Negative Declaration will be d.rculalcd for a 21-day public review period, beginniug on September 22, 20 I i and ending on October J 2; 201!. Copies of the document are available for review at tbe following locations:

Central Library 630 W. 5th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90071 (2!3) 228-7000

Pico Union Branch Library !030 S. Alvarado Street

Los Angeles, 90006 (213) 36&-7545

A copy of the document may ulso be obtained by calling WiHiam Jones of the Bureau of Engineering at (213) 485-57601 by VlSitmg tbe oft!ce address hs-ted below, or by VIewing the BriD.L ..of Engineet:iu .. g .... website, htm·eng !aCJ!y orgltechdocs/etng/ All comments must be iiubmttted Jn wnttng no aNoem~rrrtrn rctober 12,2011, by madmg to W1lham Tones (wilham iones{Wlacity org) . O"' ·

. C•ry Clerk's once C!ty nf Los Angeles O;:pmiment of Pub h-e Works: Bureau of Engmeenng i' 1149 S Broadway, SUJte 600 '' \:.\( 1 \ ·JT' [; LosAngeles,CA90015 1';0: !-'X ---~-~

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DETERMINATION LETTER CPC-2014-2331-GPA-CU MAILING DATE: 1/22/15

George Okita Consultant 1800 Quail Street Newport Beach, CA 92660

Officer Amanda Serrano LAPD Rampart 1401 W. 61

h Street Los Angeles, CA 90017

Jennifer Karmels City Planning Associate City Hall, Room 621 Mail Stop #395

Andrew Leeka Good Samaritan Hospital 1225 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90275

Andrew Zertuche Ware Malcolm B 10 Edleman Irvine, CA 92618

GIS/Fae Tsukamoto City Hall, Room 825 Mail Stop #395

Dan Mclaughlin Good Samaritan Hospital 1225 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90275

Rick Pardo Pardo Land Use Concultants 9720 Wilhsire Blvd., 5th Fl. Beverly Hills, CA 9021 0

Council District 1 City Hall, Room 470 Mail Stop #201

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