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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS H. LAND USE AND PLANNING

1. INTRODUCTION

DevelopmentontheHarbor‐UCLACampusisguidedbythepoliciesandregulationsofseveralregionalandLos Angeles County (County) plans. The provisions set forth in these plans and regulations have beenadoptedtopromoteorderlylandusedevelopmentandeliminateorreducethepotential landuseconflictsfrom development. This section describes the existing land use conditions on and in the vicinity of theHarbor‐UCLACampus, identifies theexisting landuseplansand regulationsapplicable to theProject, andevaluates Project consistencywith theseplans and regulations and compatibilitywith adjacent landuses.TheinformationinthissectionisbasedprimarilyonCounty2035GeneralPlanUpdateandassociatedEIR,County Planning and Zoning Code (Title 22 of the Los Angeles County Code or LACC), and the SouthernCalifornia Association of Governments (SCAG) 2016‐2040 Regional Transportation Plan/SustainableCommunitiesStrategy(2016RTP/SCS).

ForevaluationoftheconsistencyoftheProjectwithapplicablelanduseregulationspertainingtoairquality,seeSections4.B.,AirQuality, and4.E.,GreenhouseGasEmissions,of thisDraftEIR. Forevaluationof theconsistency of the Project with applicable land use regulations pertaining to population/housing andtransportation/parking, see Sections 4.J., Population and Housing, and 4.L., Transportation and Traffic,respectively,ofthisDraftEIR.Forevaluationofthegrowth‐inducingimpactsoftheProject,seeChapter6.0,OtherCEQAConsiderations,ofthisDraftEIR.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING

a. Existing Conditions

(1) Project Site

The72‐acreHarbor‐UCLACampusislocatedintheunincorporatedLosAngelesCountycommunityofWestCarson,which in turn is located in the County’s South Bay Planning Area. The South Bay Planning Areaoccupies the southwestern portion of the County from the City of Inglewood in the north to the cities ofRanchoPalosVerdesandSanPedrointhesouth,andfromthe710FreewayintheeasttothePacificOceanto the West. The West Carson Community is centrally located within the South Bay Planning Area,encompassing the roughly 2.3‐square‐mile area between Del Amo Boulevard on the north and LomitaBoulevardonthesouth,andtheHarborFreeway(I‐110)ontheeastandNormandieAvenueonthewest.Asindicated in Figure4.H‐1, Project Site and Surrounding Land Uses, the Project Site lies within a fullyurbanizedareaborderedbyCarsonStreetonthenorth,220thStreetonthesouth,VermontAvenueontheeast,andNormandieAvenueonthewest.Unincorporatedarealiesimmediatelynorth,southandeastoftheProjectSite. TheCityofLosAngeles lies immediatelywestof theProject Site, acrossNormandieAvenue,whiletheCityofCarsonliesoneblockeastoftheProjectSite,acrosstheHarborFreeway. LocalvehicularaccesstotheProjectSiteisprovidedbyeachofthefourstreetsborderingthesite,whileregionalvehicularaccess isprovidedbytheHarborFreewayviaCarsonStreet,andbytheSanDiegoFreeway(I‐405),whichlies approximately twomiles to the north and east, via VermontAvenue,NormandieAvenue, and Carson

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Street. TheMetroTransitStation(SilverLine)islocatedonCarsonStreet,approximately0.10milestotheeastalongtheHarborFreeway.

The Project Site is generally flat and developed with 1,279,284 square feet of floor area, including theHarbor‐UCLAMedicalCenterandmultiplemedicalandresearchtenants. Harbor‐UCLAisaCounty‐ownedand ‐operated tertiary‐caremedical center andoneofonly fiveLevel1TraumaCenters in theCounty. ItservessouthwesternCountyofLosAngelesandplaysaparticularlycritical role inmeeting thehealthcareneedsofthemorethan700,000residentsofthegreaterSouthBayregionwithin15milesoftheCampus,thecatchment or service region for the Medical Center. Harbor‐UCLA Medical Center is licensed for 453inpatientbedsandhousesmorethan70primaryandsecondarycareclinics. Apremiereteachinghospitalwithastrongresearch focus, theHospitalemploys full‐andpart‐time facultyphysicians,volunteer facultyphysicians, and both residents and fellows completing graduate studies at theHospital. The threemajortenantscollocatedontheProjectSitetogetherwiththeHospitalincludethefollowing:

LABioMed:LABioMed,thelargesttenant,wasfoundedastheHarbor‐UCLAResearchandEducationInstitutein1952andiscurrentlyoneofthelargestindependentnot‐for‐profitbiomedicalresearchinstitutes in the nation. It conducts and supports research, training, and education activities,provides community services including childhood immunization and nutrition assistance, andmaintainsanaffiliationwiththeHarborUCLAMedicalCenter,withmanyfacultymembersservingasbothresearchersandclinicians;thisaffiliationhelpsattracttopresidencycandidatestoHarborUCLAMedicalCenter.

Harbor‐UCLAMedicalFoundation,Inc.(MFI):MFIwasfoundedin1963asanonprofitorganizationdedicated to clinical patient care, the revenue from which is used to fund clinical, research, andeducationalactivitiesattheHarbor‐UCLAMedicalCenter.

Children’s Institute International (CII): CII, which specializes in the treatment and prevention ofchild abuse and neglect, operates its Burton E. Green Campus and provides services to familiesthroughout the South Bay and adjacent communities. CII is headquartered near downtown LosAngelesandoperatesseveralfacilitiesthroughouttheregion.

A number of County departments, including offices of the Department of Mental Health, also occupybuildingsontheCampus.

ExistingbuildingsheightsattheProjectSiterangefromonetoeightfloors,withtheexistingHospitalTowerinthenortheastportionoftheSiterepresentingthetallestbuilding. Theexistingfloor‐arearatio(FAR)atthe Site is 0.40:1,while total existing employment at the site (including theHospital andbothmajor andminor tenants) isapproximately5,500. SeeFigure2‐3,ExistingCampusBuildings, inChapter2.0,ProjectDescription, of this Draft EIR for an illustration of the layout of the existing buildings, parking areas, andinternalstreetsattheProjectSite.

(2) Surrounding Uses

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totheeast,andresidentialusesacrossNormandieAvenueinthewest. Amoredetaileddescriptionofthesurroundinglandusesisprovidedbelow:

North: Carson Street to the north is largely developed with commercial uses, primarilyneighborhood retail businesses and medical/dental services. The Harbor‐UCLA Medical CenterEmployee Children’s Center (daycare center) and a multifamily residential apartment complex,HarborCoveVilla,arelocatedonCarsonStreetjustwestofVermontAvenue.TheareanorthofthecommercialusesonCarsonStreetisapredominantlysingle‐familyresidentialneighborhood.

East: VermontAvenue,borderingtheHarbor‐UCLACampustotheeast, isdevelopedwithamixofneighborhood retail uses and medical services just north and south of Carson Street, while thesouthern half of the block facing the Harbor‐UCLA Campus, at 219th Street, is developed with acondominium complex, Torrance Park Villas, and Starlite Trailer Park and RainbowMobile HomePark, which back up to the Harbor Freeway on the west. Wholesale and light industrial uses,primarilywarehousesandtruckdistributioncenters,arelocatedtothesoutheastalong220thStreet.

SouthandWest: Single‐family andmulti‐family residentialneighborhoodsborder theHarbor‐UCLACampustothesouth,across220thStreet,aswellastothewest,acrossNormandieAvenuewithintheHarborCitycommunityofLosAngeles;theabandonedUnionPacificRailroadright‐of‐wayareaalongthewestsideofNormandieAvenueservesasasetbackforresidentialusestothewest. Anoff‐sitesurfaceparking lotservingLABioMed is locatedacross220thStreet fromtheHarbor‐UCLACampus.

(3) Existing General Plan Land Use Designations and Zoning

AsindicatedinFigure4.H‐2,CountyofLosAngeles–GeneralPlanLandUseDesignations,theProjectSiteisdesignated “P” (PublicandSemi‐Public)by theCountyofLosAngeles2035GeneralPlanUpdate (GeneralPlanUpdate).The“P”GeneralPlanLandUse(GPLU)designationpermitsabroadrangeofpublicandsemi‐public facilitiesandcommunity‐servinguses, includingpublicbuildings andcampuses, schools,hospitals,cemeteries, fairgrounds, airports andothermajor transportation facilities, landfills, solid and liquidwastedisposalsites,multipleusestormwatertreatment facilities,andmajorutilitiesatamaximumFARof3:1.1Also,intheeventthatthepublicorsemi‐publicuseofmappedfacilitiesisterminated,alternativeusesthatarecompatiblewiththesurroundingdevelopment,inkeepingwithcommunitycharacter,arepermitted.2

Inaddition,theGeneralPlanUpdateindicatesthatthewesterntwo‐thirdsoftheProjectSitefallwithintheboundaries of the 110 Freeway/Carson StationTransitOverlayDistrict (TOD)due to its proximity to theMetroTransitStation(SilverLine)locatedonCarsonStreet,approximately0.10milestotheeast. 3TODsareareaswithina½‐mileradiusofamajortransitstopthathavedevelopment/designstandardsandincentivestofacilitatetransit‐orienteddevelopmentspecificallytailoredtotheuniquecharacteristicsandneedsofthelocalcommunity.4However,theWestCarsonTODSpecificPlan,whichistospecifythedevelopment/design

1 County of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles General PlanUpdate (2035), Chapter 6: LandUse Element, Table 6.2, LandUseDesignations.AdoptedOctober6,2015.

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standardsandincentivesforthe110Freeway/CarsonStationTOD,hasnotyetbeenpreparedoradopted.5Therefore,theWestCarsonTODSpecificPlanisnotaddressedfurtherinthissection.

Finally,theProjectSiteisnotlocatedwithinanadoptedcommunityplanarea.

As indicated in Figure 4.H‐3, County of Los Angeles – Zoning, the Project Site is zoned C‐3 (UnlimitedCommercial)bytheLACC.TheC‐3zonepermitsabroadrangeofcommercialuses,includingbutnotlimitedto offices, universities/colleges, medical clinics, andmedical research/laboratories (LACC §22.28.180), aswell as hospitals and helistops. The maximum FAR in the C‐3 zone is 13:1 (LACC §22.52.050), and themaximumheightis13timesthebuildablearea(LACC§22.52.050).

Hospital and ancillary uses on the Harbor‐UCLA Campus are currently consistentwith the current GPLUdesignationandzoningoftheProjectSite.

b. Regulatory Framework Summary

DevelopmentontheProjectSiteisguidedbythepoliciesandregulationsofseveralregionalandlocalplans,aswell as by the County’s 2035 General Plan Update and Zoning Ordinance (Title 22 of the LACC). Theprovisions set forth in these plans and regulations have been adopted to promote orderly land usedevelopmentand toeliminateorreducepotential landuseconflicts fromdevelopment. What follows isadiscussionofthelanduseprovisionsoftheseplansandordinancesapplicabletotheProject.

(1) Federal and State

No federal or State land use regulations are applicable to the proposed Project and the land use impactanalysis.

(2) Regional

(a) SCAG ‐ 2008 Regional Comprehensive Plan

SCAG is designated by the federal government as the Metropolitan Planning Organization and RegionalTransportation Planning Agency for the Southern California region. SCAG’s, a joint powers agency withresponsibilities pertaining to regional planning issues and a jurisdiction covering Los Angeles, Orange,Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and Ventura Counties. SCAG addresses regional planning issuesthroughvariousplans andprograms, including theRegionalComprehensivePlan (RCP),CompassGrowthVisioning (including the Compass Blueprint 2% Strategy)6, and the Regional TransportationPlan/SustainableCommunitiesStrategy(RTP/SCS).

SCAG’s2008RCP,themostrecentRCP,wasacceptedbySCAGforuseasanadvisorydocumentthatmaybevoluntarilyusedby local jurisdictionswhendeveloping localplansandaddressing local issuesof regional

5 AccordingtotheCounty’swebsite(http://planning.lacounty.gov/tod/plans),theCountyisplanningtoprepareaWestCarsonTODSpecificPlanandassociatedEIRcommencinginSpring2016,withpublichearingsonthesedocumentsanticipatedinSpring2017.

6 TheCompassBlueprint2%Strategy isaguideline forhowandwhere theGrowthVision forSouthernCalifornia’s future canbeimplemented.Itcallsforchangestocurrentlanduseandtransportationtrendsononly2percentofthelandareaoftheregion.

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significance. The RCP addresses issues related to housing, traffic/transportation, water, and air quality.LocalgovernmentsareaskedtoconsidertheRCP’srecommendationsinthepreparationoflocalplansandapprovalofdevelopmentprojects.TheRCPisalsocloselylinkedto,andservesasabasisfor,thepreparationofSCAG’sRTP/SCSandCompassPlan.TheRCPcontainsthefollowinglanduseandairqualitygoalsrelevanttotheProject:

LandUse:Successfullyintegratelandandtransportationplanning,andachievelanduseandhousingsustainability,byimplementingtheCompassBlueprint2%Strategy,whichincludesfollowing:

o Focusgrowthinexistingandemergingcentersandalongmajortransportationcorridors;

o Create significant areas of mixed‐use development and walkable, “people‐scaled”communities;

o Target growth in housing, employment, and commercial development within walkingdistanceofexistingandplannedtransitstations;

o Injectnewlifeintounder‐usedareasbycreatingvibrantnewbusinessdistricts,redevelopingoldbuildings,andbuildingnewbusinessesandhousingonvacantlots;

o Preserveexistingstablesingle‐familyneighborhoods;and

o Protect importantopenspace, environmentally sensitiveareas,andagricultural lands fromdevelopment.

AirQuality:

o Minimizelandusesthatincreasetheriskofadverseairpollution‐relatedhealthimpactsfromexposure to toxic air contaminants, particulates (PM<10, PM2.5, ultrafine), and carbonmonoxide;and

o Expandgreenbuildingpractices to reduce energy‐related emissions fromdevelopments toincreaseeconomicbenefitstobusinessandresidents.

(b) SCAG ‐ 2008 Compass Growth Visioning (including Compass Blueprint 2% Strategy)

SCAGalsoengagesintheCompassGrowthVisioningeffortthataddressestheregionaldevelopmentpatternso as to accommodate future development and provide land use patterns that improve mobility, reducevehiclemiles traveled, and support the goals and polices established in the RTP. The Growth Vision isdriven by four key principles: mobility – getting where we want to go; livability ‐ creating positivecommunities; prosperity ‐ long‐term health for the region; and sustainability ‐ preserving naturalsurroundings.Torealizetheseprinciplesontheground,theGrowthVisionencourages:

Focusinggrowthinexistingandemergingcentersandalongmajortransportationcorridors

Creatingsignificantareasofmixed‐usedevelopmentandwalkablecommunities

Targetinggrowtharoundexistingandplannedtransitstations

Preservingexistingopenspaceandstableresidentialareas

Aspart of the visioning effort, theCompassBlueprint2%Strategyprovides guidance forhowandwhereSCAG can implement the Growth Vision for Southern California’s future. It calls for modest changes tocurrentlanduseandtransportationtrendsononly2%ofthelandareaoftheregion.Directingthechangestotheselected2%ofthelandidentifiedproducesthegreatestpolicyachievementfortheleastlandaffected.



The Growth Visioning effort encourages clustering/densification of population activity in proximity tocertaintransportationfacilities.

(c) SCAG ‐ 2016‐2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy

OnApril7,2016,SCAG’sRegionalCounciladoptedthe2016‐2040RegionalTransportationPlan/SustainableCommunitiesStrategy(2016RTP/SCS).The2016‐RTP/SCSpresentsthetransportationvisionfortheregionthrough the year 2040 and provides a long‐term investment framework for addressing the region’stransportationandrelatedchallenges.Also,the2016RTP/SCScontainsbaselinesocioeconomicprojectionsthatareusedasthebasisforSCAG’stransportationplanningandtheprovisionofservicesbyotherregionalagencies. The SCS portion presents an overall land use concept for the region with increasing focus ondensificationofurbanareasanddevelopmentaroundtransitstationsandincreasedfocusonuseoftransitandactivetransportation.Thegoalsofthe2016RTP/SCSareasfollows:

Align plan investments and policies with improving regional economic development andcompetitiveness;

Maximizemobilityandaccessibilityforallpeopleandgoodsintheregion;

Ensuretravelsafetyandreliabilityforallpeopleandgoodsintheregion;

Preserveandensurearegionaltransportationsystem;

Maximizetheproductivityofourtransportationsystem;

Protecttheenvironmentandhealthofresidentsbyimprovingairqualityandencouragingactivetransportation(non‐motorizedtransportation,suchasbicyclingandwalking);

Activelyencourageandcreateincentivesforenergyefficiency,wherepossible;

Encourage land use and growth patterns that facilitate transit and non‐motorizedtransportation.;and

Maximize the security of the regional transportation system through improved systemmonitoring,rapidrecoveryplanning,andcoordinationwithothersecurityagencies.

(d) SCAQMD ‐ 2012 Air Quality Management Plan

The South Coast Air QualityManagement District’s (SCAQMD’s) administers the Air QualityManagementPlan (AQMP). The 2012 AQMP, the most recent AQMP, presents strategies for achieving the air qualityplanninggoalssetforthintheFederalandCaliforniaCleanAirActs(CCAA),includingacomprehensivelistofpollution control measures aimed at reducing emissions. The SCAQMD, which was established in 1977pursuant to the Lewis‐Presley Air Quality Management Act, is responsible for bringing air quality in theSouthCoastAirBasin(Basin)intoconformitywithfederalandStateairpollutionstandards.TheSCAQMDisalso responsible formonitoring ambient air pollution levels throughout theBasin and fordeveloping andimplementing attainment strategies to ensure that future emissions will be within federal and Statestandards.ProjectconsistencywiththeAQMPisaddressedinSection4.B.,AirQuality,ofthisDraftEIR.



(e) Metro ‐ 2010 Congestion Management Program

The County of Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) administers the CongestionManagement Program (CMP), a State‐mandated program designed to provide comprehensive long‐rangetrafficplanningonaregionalbasis.The2010CMP,themostrecentCMP,summarizestheresultsof18yearsof CMP highway and transit monitoring and 15 years of monitoring local growth. CMP implementationguidelines for local jurisdictions are also contained in the 2010 CMP. The primary goal of the CMP is toreduce traffic congestion in order to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for affectedcommunities. CMPguidelinesspecify that those freewaysegments towhichaproposedprojectcouldadd150 or more trips in each direction during the peak hours be evaluated. The guidelines also requireevaluationofdesignatedCMProadwayintersectionstowhichaproposedprojectcouldadd50ormoretripsduringeitherpeakhour. ProjectconsistencywiththeCMPisaddressedinSection4.L.,TransportationandTraffic,ofthisDraftEIR.

(3) Local

(a) County of Los Angeles ‐ 2035 General Plan Update

California lawrequires thateverycityandcountyprepareandadopta long‐rangecomprehensiveGeneralPlantoguidefuturedevelopmentandtoidentifythecommunity’senvironmental,social,andeconomicgoals.TheCountyofLosAngeles2035GeneralPlanUpdatewasapprovedandadoptedby theBoardOctober6,2015.TheGeneralPlanUpdateservesasadocumenttoprovidedecision‐makerswithapolicyframeworktoguide specific, incremental decisions to achieve the Plan’s stated goals and objectives which focus onfostering healthy, livable, and sustainable communities. It contains nine elements, including Land Use,Mobility, Air Quality, Conservation and Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Noise, Safety, PublicServicesandFacilities,andEconomicDevelopment.

TheProjectSiteislocatedinCounty’sSouthBayPlanningArea,oneof11PlanningAreaswhichmakeuptheCounty, but is not locatedwithin an adopted County Specific Plan area. The Project Site is designated P(PublicandSemi‐Public)bytheGeneralPlanUpdatewhichpermitsabroadrangeofpublicandsemi‐publicuses, including but not limited to hospitals, universities/colleges, offices, medical clinics, and medicalresearch/laboratories,atamaximumFARof3:17.Thewesterntwo‐thirdsoftheProjectSiteisdesignatedasaTODbytheGeneralPlanUpdateduetoitsproximitytotheMetroTransitStation(SilverLine),whichhasassociated with it development and design standards and incentives to facilitate transit‐orienteddevelopment.8

(b) County of Los Angeles ‐ Planning and Zoning Code (LACC Title 22)

TheCounty of LosAngeles Planning and Zoning Code (LACCTitle 22) sets forth zoning designations andother regulations pertinent to land use. Title 22.12 establishes individual zoning designations, arearequirements, density of land occupancy, and the necessary, proper and comprehensive groupings andarrangementsofthevariousindustries,businessesandpopulationoftheCountyinpolicyestablishedbytheLand Use Element of the General Plan. As discussed previously, the Project Site is zoned C‐3, GeneralCommercial. TheC‐3zonepermitsabroadrangeofcommercialuses, includingbutnot limited tooffices,

7 County of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles General PlanUpdate (2035), Chapter 6: LandUse Element, Table 6.2, LandUse

Designations.AdoptedOctober6,2015.8 Ibid,p.72.



universities/colleges, medical clinics, and medical research/laboratories (LACC §22.28.180), as well ashospitalsandhelistops.WithintheC‐3zone:themaximumFARintheC‐3zoneis13:1(LACC§22.52.050);themaximum height is 13 times the buildable area (LACC §22.52.050)9; there are nominimum buildingsetbacks10; and the maximum permitted lot coverage is 90% of net lot area, with 10% of net lot arealandscaped(LACC§22.28.220).

3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

a. Methodology

TheanalysisofpotentiallanduseimpactsinthissectionoftheDraftEIRevaluates:(1)Projectconsistencywithapplicablelanduseplans,policiesandregulationsadoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect;and(2)Projectcompatibilitywithexistingadjacentlanduses.

TheevaluationofProjectconsistencywithapplicablelanduseplans,policiesandregulationsisbaseduponareviewofthelanduseplansidentifiedabove.StateCEQAGuidelinesSection15125(d)requiresthatanEIRdiscussinconsistencieswithapplicablelanduseplansthatthedecision‐makersshouldaddress.EvaluationsaremadeastowhetheraProjectwouldfurtherplanprovisionsoractivelyobstructtheir implementation.The intention of the evaluation is to determinewhether any noncompliancewould result in a significantadversephysical impact on the environment. Accordingly, the criterion fordetermining significancewithrespecttoalanduseplanemphasizessubstantiveconflictswithplansadoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect,recognizingthatamereinconsistencywithaplan,policy,orregulationdoesnotnecessarilyequatetoasignificantimpactontheenvironment.

The evaluation of Project compatibility with existing adjacent off‐site land uses focuses on whether thenature (type, scale, height, location) of existing on‐site land uses would substantially change under theProject,andifyes,whetherthiswouldadverselyimpactthecharacteroftheareaasperceivedbytheexistingadjacentoff‐sitelanduses.

b. Thresholds of Significance

The potential for land use and planning impacts is based on thresholds derived from the County’s InitialStudyChecklistquestions,whicharebasedonAppendixGoftheStateCEQAGuidelines.Thesequestionsareasfollows:

(XI) Land Use and Planning. Would the project:

a) Physicallydivideanestablishedcommunity?

9 Theheightofbuildings,exceptwhereotherwiseprovided,shallbedeterminedasfollows:Thetotalfloorareainallthebuildingson

anyoneparceloflandshallnotexceed13timesthebuildableareaofsuchparcelofland.Cellarfloorspace,parkingfloorspacewithnecessaryinteriordrivewaysandrampsthereto,orspacewithinaroofstructureorpenthouseforthehousingofbuildingoperatingequipmentormachineryshallnotbeconsideredindeterminingthetotalfloorareawithinabuilding.

10 County of LosAngeleswebsite: http://planning.lacounty.gov/luz/summary/category/commercial_zones/. AccessedDecember 1,2015.



b) Conflictwithanyapplicable landuseplan,policy,orregulationofanagencywith jurisdictionoverthe project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, orzoningordinance)adoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect?

c) Conflictwithanyapplicablehabitatconservationplanornaturalcommunityconservationplan?

The Initial Study determined that the Project would have a less than significant impact with respect toChecklistquestionXI.a).Accordingly,thisenvironmentaltopicisnotevaluatedinthisEIR.

Basedontheabovefactors,theProjectwouldhaveapotentiallysignificantimpactonLandUseandPlanningifitwouldresultinanyofthefollowing:

LU‐1: Would the Project conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of anagency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan,specificplan,localcoastalprogram,orzoningordinance)adoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect?

LU‐2: WouldtheProjectbeincompatiblewithexistingadjacentlanduses?

c. Project Characteristics or Design Features

(1) Project Characteristics

The Master Plan Project encompasses construction of a new Hospital tower (New Hospital Tower) onschedule to meet increasing state law seismic requirements for acute care facilities, renovation of theexistingHospitalbuilding(ExistingHospitalTower) tohousenon‐acutecaresupportuses, replacementofaging facilities, reconfigured vehicular and pedestrian access to and circulation within the Harbor‐UCLAMedicalCenterCampus,andimplementationofacohesivesitedesignthatenhancestheexperienceofstaff,patients,andvisitors.TheCampus‐widefloorareawouldincreasefrom1,279,284squarefeetto2,457,355squarefeet.TheredesignedHarbor‐UCLACampuswouldconsolidateoutpatientfacilitiesandlocatetheminproximity to theNewHospitalTower in thenorth‐centralCampus. ItwouldalsoengageCarsonStreetbyorienting Hospital‐related services used by the community along this major thoroughfare. Courtyards,landscapedareas,andpathsandsidewalksforpedestriancirculationwouldformthecoreoftheCampusandconnect the new Hospital Tower and outpatient facilities with the other major tenants on the Campus,including Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed) in the south‐central Campus and theChildren’sInstituteInternational(CII)BurtonE.GreenCampusinthenorthwestCampus.Patientandvisitorvehicle access and parking would be realigned off Carson Street and staff vehicle access would beconcentratedintheeasternandsoutheasternCampusoffVermontAvenueand220thStreet.

The western side of the Campus would be used for the development of a biotechnical research campus(BiosciencesCampus). Implementationof theMasterPlanProject isexpectedtomeetshort‐termneedsoftheHospital,associatedfacilities,andothertenantsoftheCampus,aswellaslong‐termneedsbeyond2030.It is anticipated that implementation of the Project would occur in approximately six phases, withconstructioncommencingin2017andanticipatedtobecompletedby2030.

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Campus‐wide floor area would increase from 1,279,284 sf to 2,457,355 sf (a net increase of1,178,071 sf), due largely to the development of a new hospital tower, three new outpatientbuildings,andtheBioscienceTechPark;

Campus‐wideFARwouldincreasefrom0.40:1to0.78:1;

Thenumberoflicensedin‐patienthospitalbedswoulddecreaseslightlyfrom453to446;

BuildingheightsacrossmuchoftheProjectSitewouldincreasefromanaverageofonetoanaverageof four stories, with the tallest existing on‐site building (the existing eight‐floor Hospital Tower)retainedandasecondlargereight‐floorbuilding(NewHospitalTower)developed;

Campus‐wideparkingwouldincreasefrom3,186spaces(including281spacesinanoff‐siteparkinglot)to4,240spaces(includingthespacesintheBioscienceTechParkandintheoff‐siteparkinglot),duelargelytothereplacementofseveralon‐sitesurfaceparkinglotswiththree‐tofive‐floorparkingstructures;and

ThenumberofCampus‐wideemployeeswouldincreasefromapproximately5,464toapproximately7,494.

See Chapter 2.0,ProjectDescription, in this Draft EIR formore information, including but not limited to:Figure2‐4,ExistingCampusBuildings;Figure2‐6,Harbor‐UCLAMedicalCampusMasterPlanSitePlan;andTable2‐1,Harbor‐UCLAMasterPlanProject‐ExistingandProposedLandUseSummary.

(a) Sign Program

Proposed signage will include identification and wayfinding to aid visitors and patients in finding theirultimatedestinationsintoandwithintheProjectSite.Thiswouldincludesignageatthetwoproposedpublicentryways into the Project Site on Carson Street, one proposed public entryway into the Project Site onNormandieAvenue,onestaffandemergencyambulanceentrywayintotheProjectSiteonVermontAvenue,and two staff entryways into the Project Site on 220th Street, along with street, directional, and parkingsignagewithintheProjectSite.Allsignagewouldbeintendedtoservetheon‐siteusesandactivity;nooff‐sitesignage(e.g.,billboards,etc.)isproposed.TheProjectSignProgramwouldbereviewedbytheRegionalPlanningDepartment(Director)toensureProgramconsistencywithapplicablesignregulations(includingLACCSection6502.2.PermitswouldbeobtainedforsignsandelectricalpermitsforlightinginaccordancewiththeCode.

(b) Sustainability Features

Long‐term sustainability is an important principle guiding the Master Plan Project. The current CountypolicyrequiresLEEDSilver‐levelcertification,or theequivalent, foranypublic facilityover10,000squarefeet in floorarea. Greenbuildingpracticeswouldbe integrated intoallbuildingdesign,construction,andoperation and would be integrated with Campus infrastructure and include integrated stormwater andwastewater treatment. Sustainability criteria include (1) green buildingmetrics; (2) reduction of energydemand;(3)reductionofthermalenergyneeds;(4)waterbalance;and(5)useofhealthybuildingmaterials.As the Master Plan Project is implemented, one or more of the following systems would be used forenvironmentalperformancecertification.



LEEDforHealthcareRatingSystem/GreenGuideforHealthcare:CampusBuildingsaredesignedtomeettherequirementsoftheUSGBC’sLEEDforHealthcare,[Platinum]certificationandincorporatesLEEDPilotcreditsonhealthymaterialsselection.

LEEDApplicationGuide forMultipleBuildings andOn‐CampusBuildingProjects:Utilize to exploiteconomiesofscaleandtheuniquechallengesandopportunitiesinherentinCampusprojects.

Living Building Challenge: Achieve a majority of “petals” of the International Living BuildingInstitute’sLivingBuildingChallenge2.0.

2030Challenge:Goalsofeachprojecttomeetthe2030Challengerelativetoreductionrequirementsfortheyearconstructed.

Targeting100!:Utilize toolsandapproaches fromresearch tomeet the2030Challenge for theHospital.

(c) Required Approvals

ImplementationoftheMasterPlanProjectwouldrequirethefollowingapprovals:

(i) State of California

CaliforniaOfficeofStatewideHealthPlanningandDevelopmentApproval

CaltransDivisionofAeronauticsHelistopPermitApproval

(ii) County of Los Angeles

CertificationoftheFinalEIR

Projectapproval

Approvalofpermitsasmayberequiredforcomponentbuildingsandotherstructures

Fundingapproval

(iii) Other Approvals

Approvalofpermitsfortemporaryconstructionactivitiesassociatedwithoff‐siteinfrastructureand/or traffic system improvements within other jurisdictions (if such improvements areultimatelynecessary),includingthecitiesofLosAngeles,Carson,andTorrance.

TheProjecthasbeendesignedtobeconsistentwiththeexistingCountyGeneralPlanlandusedesignation(GPLU)andzoningoftheProjectSite,andwouldnotincludethesubdivisionofland.Therefore,noGeneralPlanAmendments,Rezones,orSubdivisionsareproposedorrequired.

(2) Project Design Features

TheMasterPlanProjectdoesnot includeanyspecificProjectDesignFeatures (PDFs) thatwouldapply tolanduseandplanning.

d. Project Impacts

(1) Project Consistency with Applicable Land Use Plans, Policies, and Regulations

ThresholdLU‐1: Would theProjectconflictwithanyapplicable landuseplan,policy,orregulationofan



agencywithjurisdictionovertheproject(including,butnotlimitedto,thegeneralplan,specificplan,localcoastalprogram,orzoningordinance)adoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect?

ImpactStatementLU‐1:TheProjectwouldbesubstantiallyconsistentwithapplicablelanduseplans,policiesandregulationsadoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect.Therefore,land use impacts associated with Project consistency with applicable land use plans, policies andregulationswouldbelessthansignificant.

Project consistency with applicable land use plans, policies and regulations adopted for the purpose ofavoiding or mitigating an environmental effect are addressed below. This include analysis of Projectconsistency with the SCAG RCP, SCAG Compass Growth Visioning (including the Compass 2% BlueprintStrategy),SCAGRTP/SCS,County2035GeneralPlanUpdate(includingtheGPLUdesignationoftheProjectSite),andtheCountyPlanningandZoningCode(includingthezoningoftheProjectSite).

Project consistency with two other applicable land use plans adopted for the purpose of avoiding ormitigating an environmental effect are addressed in other sections of this Draft EIR. These include theSCAQMDAQMPwhich is addressed in Section4.B.,AirQuality, and theMetroCMPwhich is addressed inSection4.L.,TransportationandParking.

As indicated in the following subsections, the Project would be substantially consistent with applicableregionalandlocallanduseplans,policiesandregulations.Therefore,impactswithrespecttoThresholdLU‐2wouldbelessthansignificant.

(a) SCAG ‐ 2008 Regional Comprehensive Plan

Table4.H‐1,ComparisonoftheProjecttoApplicablePoliciesoftheSCAG2008RegionalComprehensivePlan,evaluatestheconsistencyoftheProjectwithapplicablepoliciesoftheRCP.Asdiscussed,theProjectwouldbe consistent with applicable RCP policies, including focusing growth in existing urban centers, creatingwalkablemixed‐usedevelopment,targetingcommercialandemploymentgrowthwithinwalkingdistanceofexistingtransitstations,injectingnewlifeintounder‐usedareas,preservingestablishedneighborhoods,andprotecting open space, environmentally‐sensitive areas, and farmland. The Project would also includesustainability features in accordance with the County’s Green Building Program to reduce energyconsumption,GHGemissionsandpollution.

Table 4.H‐1

Comparison of the Project to Applicable Policies of the SCAG 2008 Regional Comprehensive Plan

Goal/Policy Analysis of Project Consistency

LandUseandHousingPolicy: Focus growth in existingand emerging centers and alongmajortransportationcorridors

Consistent:TheProjectwouldfocusgrowthwithinanexistingurbancenterandalongtransportationcorridorsbynearlydoublingurbandensity(from0.40:1to0.78:1FAR)ontheProjectSitewhichislocatedwithinadesignatedTODand0.10milesofbothaMetroTransitStation(SilverLine)andtheHarborFreeway.

Policy: Create significant areasofmixed‐use development andwalkable, “people‐scaled”

Consistent: The Master Plan would create a significant area of walkable,“people‐scaled” mixed use development by: including a mix of community‐servinguses (e.g.,hospital,outpatient facilities,ground floorretail,greenareas,


Table 4.H‐1 (Continued)

Comparison of the Project to Applicable Policies of the

SCAG 2008 Regional Comprehensive Plan



communities. etc.) oriented towards amajor thoroughfare (Carson Street); providing a clear,well organized, and signed internal pedestrian circulation system; providingfrontage improvements (sidewalk enhancements, street trees, benches) andinternal landscapedpedestrianpaths to increase foot trafficwithin thehospitalCampus,andbetweenthehospitalCampus,thesurroundingcommunity,andtheMetro Station located 0.10 mile to the east; and providing bicycle parking inaccordancewithLACCrequirements.

Policy: Target growth inhousing,employment, and commercialdevelopment within walkingdistance of existing and plannedtransitstations.

Consistent: The Project would target growth in employment within walkingdistance of the existing transit by nearly doubling commercial density (from0.40:1 to0.78:1FAR)and increasingemploymentbyapproximately37percent(fromapproximately5,464 toapproximately7,494)at theProjectSitewhich islocatedapproximately0.10milefromtheCarsonStreetMetroTransitStation.

Policy: Injectnewlife intounder‐usedareasbycreatingvibrantnewbusinessdistricts,redevelopingoldbuildings, and building newbusinesses and housing on vacantlots.

Consistent: TheProjectwould injectnew life into the72‐acreProject Siteby:(1) redeveloping an existing under‐ and inefficiently‐utilized site, portions ofwhich contain many old World Word II barracks, with new state of the arthospital and medical buildings; (2) consolidating hospital and major tenantfunctionsinfewerbuildingstoincreaseefficiency;(3)replacingapiecemealandconfusinginternalvehicularandpedestriancirculationsystemwithaclear,wellorganized and well signed internal circulation system; and (4) potentiallyproviding ground‐floor retail, as well as outpatient facilities, and othercommunity‐servingusesalongCarsonStreettoincreasefoottrafficbetweenthehospitalsite,thesurroundingcommunity,andtheMetroStation.

Policy: Preserve existing stable,single‐familyneighborhoods.

Consistent: TheProjectwouldbeconsistentwith thispolicybecause itwouldnot displace residential uses or create new barriers to circulation to orwithinresidentialneighborhoods.

Policy: Protect important openspace, environmentally sensitiveareas, and agricultural lands fromdevelopment.

Consistent: TheProjectwouldbeconsistentwith thispolicybecause itwouldrepresentredevelopmentofanalreadyfullydevelopedurbanproperty,whichissurroundedonall sidesbyurbandevelopment, rather thanthedevelopmentofopenspace,environmentallysensitiveareas,oragriculturallands.

AirQualityPolicy: Minimize land uses thatincrease the risk of adverse airpollution‐related health impactsfrom exposure to toxic aircontaminants, particulates (PM10,PM2.5, ultrafine), and carbonmonoxide.

Consistent: The Projectwould not include industrial, utility,mining, or otherlandusesmostoftenassociatedwiththeemissionoflargequantitiesoftoxicaircontaminants(TACs),particulatesorcarbonmonoxide.Furthermore,theProjectwould represent redevelopment of an already fully developed site, which isalreadya sourceof air emissions, rather than thedevelopmentof a vacant sitewhich is not currently a source of air emissions. Finally, as indicated in theanalysis in Section 4.B,AirQuality, of this EIR, the Projectwould not result insignificant unavoidable pollution‐related health impacts associated with theemissionsofTACs,particulates,orcarbonmonoxide.

Policy: Expand green buildingpractices to reduce energy‐relatedemissions from developments toincrease economic benefits tobusinessesandresidents.

Consistent: Per the current County policy requiring LEED Silver‐levelcertificationor the equivalent for anypublic facility over10,000 square feet infloorarea,theProjectwouldbedesignedandconstructedtoachieveLEEDSilver‐level certification or its equivalent. Green building practices would beincorporatedintoallbuildingdesign,construction,andoperation,andwouldbeintegratedwithCampusinfrastructureandstormwater/wastewatertreatment.

Source: PCR Services Corporation, 2016.



(b) SCAG ‐ 2008 Compass Growth Visioning (Including Compass 2% Blueprint Strategy)

Table4.H‐2,Comparison of theProject toApplicablePoliciesof the SCAG2008CompassGrowthVisioning(IncludingCompass2%BlueprintStrategy),evaluatestheconsistencyoftheProjectwithapplicablepoliciesoftheSCAG’sCompassGrowthVisioning(includingtheCompass2%BlueprintStrategy).Asdiscussed,theProject would be consistent with applicable policies of these plans as it would improve mobility for allresidents by providing an infill development along established transportation corridors, as well as inproximitytotransitoptionsandexistinghousing.Moreover,theProjectwouldprovidepedestrianwalkwaysandlandscapedsetbackstoprovidea“people‐scaled”project.Lastly,theProjectwouldincludesustainabilityfeatures in accordancewith the County’s Green Building Program to reduce energy consumption, reduceGHGemissions,andreducepollution.

Table 4.H‐2

Comparison of the Project to Applicable Policies of the SCAG 2008 Compass Growth Visioning (including Compass 2% Blueprint Strategy)


Principle#1: Improvemobility forallresidents.

Consistent:TheProjectwouldrepresentinfilldevelopmentthatwouldincreaseurban density along established transportation corridors (with existing busservice)andwithin0.10milesofbothaMetroTransitStation(SilverLine)andthe Harbor Freeway. The Project would allow for the continued provision ofhospitalandoutpatientservicesandadditionalemploymentopportunitieswithinthe West Carson community and larger South Bay Planning Area, therebyreducingtheneedforresidentstotraveloutsidethelocalareaforhealthcareandwork. Finally, the Project would create a significant area of walkable, people‐scaled mixed use development by including a mix of community‐serving usesoriented towards amajor thoroughfare (Carson Street), providing a clear, wellorganized, and signed internal pedestrian circulation system, and providingfrontage improvements along the bordering streets to increase foot trafficbetweenthehospitalCampus,thesurroundingcommunity,andtheMetroStation.Therefore,theProjectwouldimprovemobilityforallresidents

Policy: Locate new housing nearexisting jobs and new jobs nearexistinghousing.

Consistent: The Project would increase employment by approximately 37percent (from approximately 5,464 to approximately 7,494) at a site nearmultipleresidentialneighborhoodsandtheCarsonStreetMetroTransitStation.Furthermore, the Project would allow for continued operation of the Harbor‐UCLAMedicalCenter,therebymaintainingexistingjobsnearexistinghousingandavoiding the need for residents to travel outside the local area for health careservices.

Policy: Promoteavarietyoftravelchoices.

Consistent: As discussed above, the Project would be developedwithin closeproximitytoseveralestablishedtransportationroutes,theHarborFreeway,andtheCarsonStreetMetroTransitStation.Furthermore,theProjectwouldcreateawalkable development by: including a mix of community‐serving uses (e.g.,hospital, outpatient facilities, potentially ground floor retail, green areas, etc.)oriented towards amajor thoroughfare (Carson Street); providing a clear,wellorganized, and signed internal pedestrian circulation system; and providingfrontage improvements (sidewalk enhancements, street trees, benches) andinternallandscapedpedestrianpathstoincreasefoottrafficbetweenthehospitalCampus,thesurroundingcommunity,andtheMetroStation.Finally,theProjectwould implement transportation demand management (TDM) measures asrequired by the County, andwould provide bicycle parking in accordancewithLACC requirements. Therefore, the Project would promote a variety of travel




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choices(e.g.,car,carpooling,vanpooling,masstransit,pedestrian,bicycle).

Principle#2:Fosterlivabilityinallcommunities.

Consistent: TheProjectwouldincreaseemploymentfromapproximately5,464toapproximately7,494atasitenearmultipleresidentialneighborhoodsandtheCarson Street Metro Transit Station. The Project would allow for continuedoperationoftheHarbor‐UCLAMedicalCenter,therebymaintainingexistingjobsnearexistinghousingandreducingtheneedforresidentstotraveloutsidelocalareaforworkandhealthcareservices.Finally,theProjectwouldprovideamixofcommunity‐servinguses(e.g.,hospital,outpatientfacilities,groundfloorretailorother limited commercial services, greenareas, etc.) to the local community.Therefore,theProjectwouldfosterlivabilityintheWestCarsoncommunityandlargerSouthBayPlanningArea.

Policy:Promote infill developmentand redevelopment to revitalizeexistingcommunities.

Consistent. The Project would represent infill development and theredevelopment of an existing underutilized site, and together with thecommunity‐serving uses discussed above, would help revitalize the localWestCarsoncommunity.

Policy:Promotedevelopmentsthatprovideamixofuses.

Consistent. The Project would provide a mix of uses, includinghospital/inpatient,outpatient,medicaloffice,administrativeoffice,R&D,medicallaboratory,retail,library,daycare,andoutdoorgreenspaceuses.

Policy: Promote “people‐scaled”pedestrian‐friendlycommunities.

Consistent. The Master Plan would promote a “people‐scaled” pedestrian‐friendlycommunityby:includingamixofcommunity‐servinguses(e.g.,hospital,outpatient facilities, ground floor retail or other limited commercial services,green areas, landscaped setbacks, etc.) oriented towards amajor thoroughfare(CarsonStreet);providingaclear,wellorganized,andsignedinternalpedestriancirculation system; providing frontage improvements (sidewalk enhancements,streettrees,benches)and internal landscapedpedestrianpathsto increasefoottraffic within the hospital Campus, and between the hospital Campus, thesurroundingcommunity,andtheMetroStationlocated0.10miletotheeast;andprovidingbicycleparkinginaccordancewithLACCrequirements.

Policy: Ensure environmentaljustice regardlessof race, ethnicity,orincomeclass.

Consistent.TheProjectwouldprovidearangeofemploymentopportunitiesthatwould adhere to all applicable federal, State, and local regulations prohibitingdiscrimination inemployment. Inaddition, theProjectwouldnotdisplace low‐incomepeople,andwouldnotintroduceindustrial,airport,rail,landfill,orotheruses to the West Carson community most often associated with substantialamountsofpollution,toxicaircontaminants,odors,noise,orvisualblight.

Principle #4: Promotesustainability for futuregenerations.Policy: Develop strategies toaccommodate growth that useresources efficiently, eliminatepollution, and significantly reducewaste.

Consistent. The Project would constitute infill commercial development alongestablished transitcorridors thatwouldallow fornearbyresidents to find jobs,healthcareservices,andgoodsandservicesintheirimmediatevicinity,therebyreducingvehiclemilestravelled(VMT)andavoidingurbansprawl.Furthermore,per the current County policy requiring LEED Silver‐level certification or theequivalentforanypublicfacilityover10,000squarefeetinfloorarea,theProjectwouldbedesignedandconstructed toachieveLEEDSilver‐level certificationorits equivalent. Green building practices would also be incorporated into allbuilding design, construction, and operation, and would be integrated withCampusinfrastructureandbothstormwaterandwastewatertreatment.AWasteManagementCenterwouldalsobedevelopedaspartofthenewHospitalTower




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whereamongotherthings,sortingofwastewouldoccurforrecycling.

Policy:Utilize“green”developmenttechniques.

Consistent.Asdiscussedabove,theProjectisrequiredtomeetthestandardsforLEED®Silver‐levelcertificationortheequivalentinaccordancewiththeCounty’sGreen Building Program. Some key Project features intended to contribute toenergy efficiency include high‐efficiency fixtures and appliances; the use ofdrought‐tolerant andwater‐efficient landscaping;water conservationmeasuresincluding installation of low‐flow fixtures and smart irrigation controls; and ofstormwaterretentionandtreatmentonsite.


(c) SCAG ‐ 2016‐2040 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy

The 2016 RTP/SCS provides a guiding vision for development in the region and a basis for planninginfrastructureimprovements.Table4.H‐3,ComparisonoftheProjecttoApplicablePoliciesoftheSCAG2016‐2040RegionalTransportationPlanandSustainableCommunitiesStrategy, evaluates the consistencyof theProjectwithpoliciesofSCAG’s2016RTP/SCS. Asdiscussedtherein, theProjectwouldbeconsistentwithapplicableRTP/SCSgoalsandpolicies.TheProjectwouldencourageeconomicdevelopmentbyprovidingamixofcommercialusesonan infillsitewellservedbyanexistingtransportationnetwork, includingmasstransittoprovideanalternativetoprivateautomobiles.Further,theProjectwouldenhancethepedestrianenvironmentwithintheProjectSiteandalongCarsonStreet,andimprovepedestrianconnectivitybetweentheProjectSite,thesurroundingcommunity,andtheCarsonStreetMetroTransitStation(SilverLine).TheProjectwould implementdesignfeaturesandmitigationmeasurestoreduceairquality impacts, includingthe incorporation of energy‐saving features (see Sections 4.B., Air Quality, and 4.E., Greenhouse GasEmissions,ofthisDraftEIR).Activetransportation,includingpedestrianconnectionsandcloseproximitytotransit options, would encourage alternative transit modes and improve air quality. The Project wouldsupportenergyefficiencythroughdesignandoperation inaccordancewithLEED‐Silvercertificationor itsequivalent.BasedontheanalysispresentedinTable4.H‐3,theProjectwouldbeconsistentwithapplicableRTP/SCSpolicies.NosignificantimpactswithrespecttoRTP/SCSpolicies,manyofwhichwereadoptedforthepurposeofavoidingormitigatinganenvironmentaleffect,wouldoccur.

Table 4.H‐3

Comparison of the Project to Applicable Policies of the SCAG 2016‐2040 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy


Goal:Aligntheplaninvestmentsandpoliceswithimprovingregionaleconomicdevelopmentandcompetitiveness.

Consistent:TheProjectwouldenableHarbor‐UCLAMedicalCentertocontinuetoprovidehealthcareservicestotheregion,andtoenhancetheseservices. Inaddition, the Project would allow for the retention of the existing jobs at theHarbor‐UCLAcampus,andwouldprovidenewjobs(i.e.,short‐termconstructionjobsandlong‐termoperation)incloseproximitytoexistinghousing.Finally,theprojectwouldrepresentinfilldevelopmentofanexistingunderutilizedsite,andincreased urban density, that would take advantage of the existing




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transportation options in the area, including the Carson Street Metro TransitStation and Harbor Freeway, both located 0.10 mile to the east. Hence, theProjectwouldincreaseregionaleconomicdevelopmentandcompetitiveness.

Goal:Maximizemobilityandaccessibilityforallpeopleandgoodsintheregion.

Consistent: The Project would represent infill development and increaseddensity along established transportation corridors (with existing bus service)andwithin0.10milesofbothaCarsonStreetMetroTransitStationandHarborFreeway. The Projectwould allow for the continued provision of hospital andoutpatient services, retention of existing campus jobs, and additionalemployment opportunities within the area, thereby reducing the need forresidentstotraveloutsidetheareaforhealthcareandwork.TheProjectwouldalso represent walkable mixed use development by including a mix ofcommunity‐servingusesorientedtowardsamajorthoroughfare(CarsonStreet),providing a clear, well organized, and signed internal pedestrian circulationsystem, and providing frontage improvements along the bordering streets toincreasefoottrafficbetweenthehospitalCampus,thesurroundingcommunity,and the Metro Station. Therefore, the Project would improve mobility for allresidents

Goal:Ensuretravelsafetyandreliabilityforallpeopleandgoodsintheregion.

Consistent: The Project would represent infill development along establishedtransportation routes and within 0.10 mile of the Harbor Freeway and theCarson Street Metro Transit Station, for safe and reliable access by hospitalpatientsandemployees. TheinternalcirculationsystemandsignageatProjectdriveways and within the Project Site would be improved, public and staffvehicular access toandwithin theProject Sitewouldbe separated, andanewpublic signalized public entrance to the Project Site would be provided fromCarson Street, thereby increasing clarity and both vehicular and pedestrianaccessandsafety.Further,theProjectwouldincorporateCounty‐requiredurbandesign standards along the transportation routes, and internal pedestrianwalkways and landscaped setbacks, to maintain a safe and comfortablepedestrianenvironmentandbufferingbetweenuses.

Goal:Preserveandensureasustainableregionaltransportationsystem.Goal:Maximizetheproductivityofourtransportationsystem.

Consistent:TheProjectwouldrepresentinfilldevelopmentandincreasedurbandensityalongestablishedtransportationroutes(withexistingbusservice),andwithincloseproximity totheHarborFreewayandCarsonStreetMetroTransitStation,therebytakingadvantageofexistingvehicularandmasstransitoptions.The Project would also allow for the continued provision of hospital andoutpatient services, retention of existing campus jobs, and additionalemployment opportunities within the West Carson Community and greaterSouth Bay Planning Area, thereby reducing the need for residents to traveloutside the area for health care and work. The above would contribute topreserving the sustainability and maximizing the productivity of the regionaltransportationsystem.

Goal:Protecttheenvironmentandhealthforourresidentsbyimprovingairqualityandencouragingactivetransportation

Consistent: The Project would represent infill development and increaseddensity along established transportation corridors (with existing bus service)andwithin0.10milesofbothaCarsonStreetMetroTransitStationandHarborFreeway. The Projectwould allow for the continued provision of hospital and




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(non‐motorized)transportation,suchasbicyclingandwalking.

outpatient services, retention of existing campus jobs, and additionalemployment opportunities within the area, thereby reducing the need forresidentstotraveloutsidetheareaforhealthcareandwork.TheProjectwouldalso represent walkable mixed use development by including a mix ofcommunity‐servingusesorientedtowardsCarsonStreet,providingaclear,wellorganized, and signed internal pedestrian circulation system, and providingfrontage improvements along the bordering streets to increase foot trafficbetween the hospital Campus, the surrounding community, and the MetroStation.Lastly, theProjectwould implementTDMmeasuresasrequiredbytheCounty, and would provide bicycle parking in accordance with LACCrequirements.Theabovewouldhavetheeffectofencouragingalternativemodesoftransportation,andreducingpercapitaVMTandpercapitaairemissions,andthuswouldbeprotectiveoftheenvironmentandthehealthoflocalresidents.

Goal:Activelyencourageandcreateincentivesforenergyefficiency,wherepossible.

Consistent:Inadditiontheenergyefficiencytoberealizedassociatedwiththeabove‐discussedreductioninpercapitaVMT,theProjectwould:(1)bedesignedandconstructedtoachieveLEEDSilver‐levelcertificationoritsequivalent;and(2)incorporateGreenbuildingdesignandoperationinallbuildings, integratedwithCampusinfrastructureandbothstormwaterandwastewatertreatment.

Goal:Encouragelanduseandgrowthpatternsthatfacilitatetransitandnon‐motorizedtransportation.

Consistent: As indicated previously, the Project would represent infilldevelopment, the intensification of land uses within close proximity to masstransit,andthedevelopmentofjob‐generatingusesandprovisionofhealthcareserviceswithin close proximity to housing,. As also discussed previously, theProject would include pedestrian improvements within the Project Site andalong the streets bordering the Project Site, implementing TDM measuresrequiredbytheCounty,andprovidingbicycleparkinginaccordancewithLACCrequirements. These would all have the effect of facilitating transit and non‐motorizedtransportation.

Goal:Maximizethesecurityoftheregionaltransportationsystemthroughimprovedsystemmonitoring,rapidrecoveryplanning,andcoordinationwithothersecurityagencies.

Consistent: This goal pertains to security provided by regional securityagencies. Ratherthanadverselyaffectingtheabilityofthesecurityagenciestoperform their emergency response duties, the Project would allow theseagenciestoretaintheirresponsecapacitybyallowingthehospitaltocontinuetooperate, and would increase the response capacity of these agencies byincreasing the inpatient and outpatient capacity of the hospital campus. Inaddition, the Project would help support improved system monitoring, rapidrecovery planning, and the ability of security agencies to coordinatewith oneanother by participating in area‐wide emergency response planning and bygenerating increased property tax and other public revenues for use inemergencyplanning.


(d) County of Los Angeles ‐ 2035 General Plan Update

Table4.H‐4,ComparisonoftheProjecttoApplicablePoliciesoftheCountyofLosAngeles2035GeneralPlanUpdate,evaluatestheconsistencyof theProjectwithapplicablepoliciesoftheCounty’s2035GeneralPlanUpdate.Asindicated,theProjectwouldbeconsistentwithapplicablepoliciesofGeneralPlanUpdateastheProjectwould: becompatiblewiththeexistingadjacentoff‐site landuses; incorporatesustainabledesign;facilitatemultiplemodesoftransportation(includingalternativemodes);providedinterconnectedandsafe



pedestrianandbicyclecirculation;providerequiredgreenspaceandlandscapedsetbacks;resultinlessthansignificant impacts to biological, aesthetic and cultural resources after mitigation; result in less thansignificant seismic/geotechnical and noise impacts after mitigation; be developed with adequate publicservice andwater,wastewater, and solidwastedisposal capacity to serve theProject; and foster regionaleconomicdevelopment.

Table 4.H‐4

Comparison of the Project to Applicable Policies of the County of Los Angeles 2035 General Plan Update


Land Use Element

GoalLU6:Compatiblelandusesthatcomplementneighborhoodcharacterandthenaturalenvironment.

PolicyLU6.1:Reduceandmitigatetheimpactsofincompatiblelanduses,wherefeasible,usingbuffersandotherdesigntechniques.

Consistent:TheProjectwouldaltertheexistingvisualappearanceoftheProjectSite through the development of a denser set of buildings, in some cases withgreaterheights,thancurrentlyexistonthecampus.However,theProjectwouldcontinue the existing commercial (e.g., hospital/inpatient, outpatient, medicalclinic/R&D,surfaceandstructuredparking)useofthecampuswhichhasbeeninsuchuseforseveraldecadesratherthanintroduceanewusetotheProjectSiteFurthermore, the Project Site is located within a fully urbanized setting withcommercial uses to the north and east, is separated from off‐site land uses bymajorthoroughfares,andinthewestisalsoseparatedfromoff‐sitelandusesbythe abandoned railroad right‐of‐wayalong thewest sideofNormandieAvenue.Also,theProjectwouldprovidelandscapingandstreettreesalongtheProjectSitestreetfrontageswhereinsomeareassuchlandscapingandtreesarelacking,andProject buildings would be designed in compliance with unifying designguidelines which would improve the appearance of on‐site development. Inaddition, the area as awhole,which is locatedwithin the 110 Freeway/CarsonStationTOD, isundergoingatransitiontogreaterurbanization,characterized inpart by the recent development of higherdensitymulti‐family uses to thewestandtheconstructionof theCarsonStreet/NormandieAvenueMall to thenorth.Forallthesereasons,whilethedensificationoflandusesattheProjectSitewouldbe noticeable from adjacent off‐site land uses, including from the residentialneighborhoodstothesoutheastandwest(commercialusesalongthenorthsideof Carson Street intervene between the Project Site and the residentialneighborhood to thenorth), theProjectwouldnot result in significant landuseincompatibilitieswithadjacentoff‐sitelanduses.

Policy LU 6.7: Protect ruralcommunities from theencroachment of incompatibledevelopment.

Consistent: The Project would include infill development within a fullyurbanizedsetting.Therefore,ruralcommunitieswouldbeunaffected,andinfacttheProjectwouldcontributetoareductioninthepotential forurbansprawlbyprovidinghealthcareservicesandnewjobsinproximitytoexistinghousing.

PolicyLU6.8:Encouragelandusesand developments that arecompatible with the naturalenvironmentandlandscape.

Consistent: The Project would include infill development on an already fullydeveloped site and within a fully urbanized setting, and would not includedevelopment adjacent to or within the proximity of natural areas or naturalfeatures. Furthermore, the Project would implement a LandscapeMaster Planthatwouldprovidelandscapedbuffersalongthecampusperimeter,streettrees,and landscaped promenades, trails, courtyards and plazas on the Project Sitewherelittlesuchlandscapefeaturescurrentlyexist.

Policy LU 6.9: Encouragedevelopment in rural areas that is

Consistent:TheProjectwouldincludeinfilldevelopmentwithinafullyurbanizedsetting, on a fully developed site already served by public services and




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compatible with rural communitycharacter, preserves open space,conserves agricultural land, andpromotes efficiencies in servicesandinfrastructure.

infrastructure. Hence,theProjectwouldnotdisplaceopenspaceoragriculturalland, and would not result in efficiencies in services and infrastructure.Concerningencouragingdevelopmentinruralareasthatiscompatiblewithruralcommunitycharacter, see theanalysisofProject consistencywithPolicyLU6.8above.

GoalLU9:Well‐designedandhealthyplacesthatsupportadiversityofbuiltenvironments.

PolicyLU9.2:Designdevelopmentadjacent to natural features in asensitive manner to complementthenaturalenvironment.

Consistent:SeetheanalysisofProjectconsistencywithPolicyLU6.8above.

Policy LU 9.3: Consider the builtenvironment of the surroundingareainthedesignandscaleofnewor remodeled buildings,architectural styles, and reflectappropriate features such asmassing, materials, color, detailingorornament.

Consistent: The built environment surrounding the Project Site is currentlyurbanizedandlocatedwithinthe110Freeway/CarsonStationTOD.Densificationoftheareaisevidentinrecentlyconstructedretailmallsandmulti‐familyhousinginproximitytotheProjectSite.BecausetheProjectSiteisalreadydevelopedandcontains a high‐rise element (existing 8‐story hospital tower), and is locatedwithinanexistingurbanizedarea,itwouldbeconsistentwiththecharacteroftheexistingon‐siteandsurroundingoff‐sitebuiltenvironment.Also,theProjectSiteis an approximately one‐half‐mile‐long block, abutting three major roadways(CarsonStreet,andNormandieandVermontAvenues)andisself‐containedwithrespect to building design and interface with on‐site structures. Therefore, thebuiltenvironmentoftheProjectSiteisalreadysomewhatdistinctfromthatofthesurroundingarea.Finally,theProjectwouldincludeproposedDesignGuidelineswhichrequirethatindividualbuildingsbecompatiblewitheachotherinrelationtomassing,materials,design,buildingorientation,detailing, andother features,thereby providing a more cohesive architectural style that reflect appropriatefeaturessuchasmassing,materials,color,detailingandornamentation..

Policy LU 9.12: Discourage gatedentry subdivisions (“gatedcommunities”)toimproveneighborhood access andcirculation, improve emergencyaccess,andencouragesocialcohesion.

Consistent.TheProjectwouldnotcontainresidentialuse,eithersubdivisionoragated community. As indicated in Figure 2‐8, Vehicular Circulation Plan, inChapter 2.0, Project Description, of this Draft EIR, the Project’s vehicularcirculationplanwould: separatepublicandstaff siteaccess, internal circulationand parking to better pare patients, visitors and staff with their on‐sitedestinations; provide a comprehensive signage and wayfinding plan to aidpatients, visitors and staff in navigating the Campus; include a new signalizedpublic entrance on Carson Street and a new unsignalized staff entrance onVermontAvenue;constructsidewalkconnectionstothepublictransitsystemandsidewalks along primary internal routes to aid in pedestrian circulation; andprovidinginternalemergencyaccesslanesperLACCstandards.Thesemeasureswouldhavetheeffectofimprovingvehicular,pedestrianandemergencyaccesstoandwithintheProjectSite.

GoalLU10:Developmentthatutilizesustainabledesigntechniques.

Policy LU 10.1: Encourage newdevelopmenttoemploysustainableenergy practices, such as utilizingpassive solar techniques and/oractivesolartechnologies.

Consistent. The Project would constitute infill development along establishedtransit corridors thatwouldallow fornearby residents to find jobs,health careservices, and goods and services in their immediate vicinity, thereby reducingvehicle miles travelled (VMT) and fuel consumption. The Project would alsoemploysustainableenergypractices,includingbeingdesignedandconstructedtoachieveLEEDSilver‐levelcertificationor itsequivalent,andincorporatinggreenbuilding practices in building design and infrastructure systems (including







stormwater/wastewatertreatment). Also,whiletheProjectdoesnotspecificallyproposetheorientationofbuildingstomaximizepassiveandactivesolardesigntechniques, inorder toachieve theproposedLEEDSilver‐level certification, theProject would be required to incorporate energy‐saving heating and coolingwhichcouldincludepassivesolartechniquesand/.oractivesolartechnologies.

PolicyLU10.2:Supportthedesignof developments that providesubstantial tree canopy cover, andutilize light colored pavingmaterials and reflective roofingmaterials to reduce theurbanheatislandeffect.

Consistent. The Project does not specifically propose the provision of lightcoloredpavingmaterialsandreflectiveroofingmaterialstoreducetheurbanheatisland effect. However, in order to achieve the proposed LEED Silver‐levelcertification, theProjectwouldberequiredto incorporateheat islandreductionmeasureswhichcouldpotentially includetheuseof lightcoloredpavingand/orreflectiveroofingmaterials.Furthermore,asindicatedinFigure2‐10,LandscapeMasterPlan, inChapter2.0,ProjectDescription,of thisDraftEIR,unlikeexistingon‐site conditions, the Project would include extensive canopy tree plantingsalong all four Project Site Street frontages, along internal streets, and withinproposed on‐site plazas and open space areas, which would reduce the urbanheatislandeffect.

Policy LU 10.3: Encouragedevelopment to optimize the solarorientation of buildings tomaximize passive and active solardesigntechniques.

Consistent. TheProjectdoesnotspecificallyproposetheorientationofbuildingstomaximize passive and active solar design techniques. However, in order toachieve the proposed LEED Silver‐level certification, the Project would berequired to incorporate energy‐savingheating andcooling,which could includebuildingorientationtomaximizesolarlightingandheating/cooling.

Mobility Element

GoalM1:Streetdesignsthatincorporatetheneedsofallusers.

Policy M 1.1: Provide for theaccommodation of all users,including pedestrians, motorists,bicyclists, equestrians, users ofpublictransit,seniors,children,andpersons with disabilities whenrequiring or planning for new, orretrofitting existing, roads andstreets.

Consistent. The Project would provide frontage improvements (sidewalkenhancements,streettrees,benches)alongtheborderingstreets,andaninternalvehicularandpedestriancirculationsystem(Figures2‐8and2‐9inChapter2.0,ProjectDescription,ofthisDraftEIR),inaccordancewithLACCrequirementsandCounty urban design standards to increase vehicular, pedestrian, and bicyclecirculation within the Project Site and between the Project Site and thesurrounding community. Furthermore, Project driveways to and within theProject Sitewouldbe improved, public and staff vehicular access to andwithintheProjectSitewouldbeseparated,andanewpublicsignalizedpublicentrancetotheProjectSitewouldbeprovidedfromCarsonStreet,toincreaseclarityandbothvehicularandpedestrianaccessandsafety. Also,bicycleparkingwouldbeprovided consistent with LACC requirements, and all new buildings, internalstreets and sidewalks, and parking would be ADA‐compliant. Therefore, theProjectwouldimprovemobilityandsafetyforallusers.

GoalM2:Interconnectedandsafebicycle‐andpedestrian‐friendlystreets,sidewalks,pathsandtrailsthatpromoteactivetransportationandtransituse.

Policy M 2.1: Design streets thataccommodate pedestrians andbicyclists,andreducemotorvehicleaccidents through a context‐sensitiveprocessthataddressestheunique characteristics of urban,

Consistent. Please see the analysis of Project consistency with Policy M 1.1above. Furthermore, theMaster Planwould create an interconnected and safepedestrian‐ and bicycle‐friendly environment that integrates with thesurrounding community by: including a mix of community‐serving uses (e.g.,hospital, outpatient facilities, ground floor retail, green areas, etc.) orientedtowardsamajorthoroughfare(CarsonStreet);providingaclear,wellorganized,







suburban,andruralcommunities. and signed internal pedestrian circulation system (Figure 2‐9 in Chapter 2.0,ProjectDescription,ofthisDraftEIR);providingfrontageimprovementsalongtheborderingstreetsandinternallandscapedpedestrianpaths,andprovidingbicycleparkingconsistentwithLACCrequirements.Theseimprovementswouldincreasepedestrian and bicycle traffic within the hospital Campus, and between thehospitalCampus,thesurroundingcommunity,andtheMetroStationlocated0.10miletotheeast.

PolicyM2.5:Ensureacomfortablebicyclingenvironment.

Consistent. According to the Los Angeles County 2012 BicycleMaster Plan, asub‐element of theCounty’sGeneral PlanTransportationElement, there arenoexisting designated bikeways along the four streets bordering the Project Site,althoughaClassIIbikelaneisplannedalongVermontAvenueandaClassIIIbikeroute isplannedalong220th Street.11 TheProjectwouldnot alter theVermontAvenue or 220th Street rights‐of‐way, other than to provide frontageimprovements (e.g., sidewalk enhancements, street trees, benches) along thesestreets, and thus would not interfere with the future development of thesebikeways. Furthermore, the Project would provide on‐site bicycle parkingconsistentwithLACCrequirements, andwould includeanon‐sitevehicularandpedestrian circulation system (Figures 2‐9 and 2‐10 in Chapter 2.0, ProjectDescription,ofthisDraftEIR)thatcomplieswithLACCrequirementsandCountyUrban Design standards and could be used by bicycle traffic. Therefore, theProjectwouldbeexpectedtoimprovethelocalbicyclingenvironment.

Policy M 2.9: Encourage theplanting of trees along streets andother forms of landscaping toenliven streetscapes by blendingnaturalfeatureswithbuiltfeatures.

Consistent.TheProjectwouldimplementaLandscapeMasterPlan(Figure2‐10in Chapter 2.0, Project Description, of this Draft EIR) that includes landscapedbuffers along the campus perimeter, street trees, and on‐site landscapedpromenades,trails,courtyards,andplazas. This includesacentralgardenspinetoextendthroughtheProjectSitefromCarsonStreetto220thStreet.

Conservation and Natural Resources Element

GoalC/NR1:OpenspaceareasthatmeetthediverseneedsofCountyofLosAngeles.

Policy C/NR 1.1: Implementprograms andpolicies that enforcethe responsible stewardship andpreservation of dedicated openspaceareas.

Consistent.There is no existing dedicated open space or natural areas on theProject Site, nor does the County have open space dedication requirementsapplicable to the proposed Project. However, the Project would providepublically‐ownedon‐siteopenspaceintheformoflandscapedareas(seeFigure2‐10,LandscapeMasterPlan,inChapter2.0,ProjectDescription,ofthisDraftEIR).This includes landscapedbuffersalongthecampusperimeter,andon‐landscapepromenades, trails, courtyards, and plazas, including a central garden spine toextendthroughtheProjectSitefromCarsonStreetto220thStreet.

Policy C/NR 1.6: Prioritize openspace acquisitions for availablelandsthatcontainuniqueecologicalfeatures, streams, watersheds,woodlands, grasslands, and/or

Consistent. The Project Site is fully developed and located within a fullyurbanizedsetting.AsindicatedinSectionIVoftheInitialStudypreparedfortheProject (Appendix A‐1 of this Draft EIR), no streams woodlands, grasslands,natural watershed areas, or sensitive biological resources habitat occur on orimmediately adjacent to the Project Site, nor does the Project Site serve as a

11 County of Los Angeles 2012 Bicycle Master Plan, Figure 3‐4 and Table 3‐33, adopted March 13, 2012.

dpw.lacounty.gov/pda/bike/masterplan.cfm.AccessedbyPCRDecember29,2015.







offer linkages thatenhancewildlifemovementsandgeneticdiversity.

wildlifemovementcorridor. Furthermore,theProjectSiteisnotlocatedwithinaCounty‐designated open space area or Significant Ecological Area (SEA).12 Therefore,theProjectwouldnotimpactsuchfeatures/areasortheabilityoftheCountytoacquireorprioritizetheacquisitionofsuchfeatures/areas.

Goal C/NR 3: Permanent, sustainable preservation of genetically and physically diverse biological resources andecologicalsystemsincluding:habitatlinkages,forests,coastalzone,riparianhabitats,streambeds,wetlands,woodlandsandSEAs.

Policy C/NR 3.2: Create andadminister innovative Countyprograms incentivizing thepermanent dedication of SEAs andother important biologicalresourcesasopenspaceareas.

Consistent. Please see analysis of Project consistency with Policy C/NR 1.6above.

GoalC/NR4:Preserved and restored oakwoodlands that are conserved in perpetuitywith no net loss of existingwoodlands.

Policy C/NR 4.1: Conserve andsustainablymanageoakwoodlands.

Consistent. The Project Site is fully developed and is located within a fullyurbanized area. As indicated in Section IV of the Initial Study prepared for theProject (Appendix A‐1 of this Draft EIR), no oak woodland and no oak treesprotectedundertheCounty’sOakTreeOrdinance(LACCChapter22.56–Part16)occur on the Project Site. Therefore, the Project would not interfere with theabilityoftheCountytoconserveandsustainablymanageoakwoodlands.

GoalC/NR13:Protectedvisualandscenicresources.

Policy C/NR 13.2: Protectridgelines from incompatibledevelopment that diminishes theirscenicvalue.

Consistent. The Project Site occurs on a valley floor rather than a ridgeline.Therefore,theProjectwouldnotaffectaridgelineortheabilityoftheCountytoproject ridgelines from incompatible development that diminishes their scenicvalue.

Policy C/NR 13.8: Managedevelopment in HMAs to protecttheir natural and scenic characterand minimize risks from naturalhazards,suchasfire,flood,erosion,andlandslides.

Consistent. TheProject Site isnot locatedwithin aCounty‐designatedHillsideManagementArea(HMA).13Therefore,theProjectwouldnotaffectthenaturalorsceniccharacterofanHMA,andwouldnotexposepersonsorpropertytoHMA‐relatedhazards.

GoalC/NR14:Protectedhistoric,cultural,andpaleontologicalresources.

Policy C/NR 14.1: Mitigate allimpacts fromnewdevelopment onoradjacenttohistoric,cultural,andpaleontological resources to thegreatestextentfeasible.

Consistent.AsindicatedinSectionVoftheInitialStudypreparedfortheProject(AppendixA‐1ofthisDraftEIR),whichisbasedonanHistoricResourcesReportpreparedoftheProjectSite,noexistingon‐sitebuildingsareindividuallyeligibleforlistingintheNationalRegisterorCalifornia,noristheSiteasawholeeligiblefor listing in these registers as an historic district. In addition, the analysisconcludedthattheProjectSiteasawholeisnothistoricallysignificantdespiteitsassociation with World War II military history in Los Angeles, a less than

12 CountyofLosAngeles,CountyofLosAngelesGeneralPlanUpdate(2035),Figure9.1,OpenSpaceResourcesPolicyMap,andFigure

9.3,SignificantEcologicalAreas.AdoptedOctober6,2015.13 Ibid,Figure9.8,HillsideManagementAreas.







significant impact on historic resources would occur. Further discussion ofhistoricresources isprovided inSection6.0,OtherCEQAConsiderations,of thisDraftEIR.Also, as indicated in Section V of the Initial Study, while it is likely that anyarchaeological resources,paleontological resources,and/orhumanremains thatmay have been present on Site have been disturbed or removed, previouslyundiscoveredsuchmaterialsmaystillexistatthepropertyandcouldpotentiallybedisturbedbyProjectconstructionactivities.However,theanalysisdeterminedthat, with implementation of standard archaeological and paleontologicalmitigationrequiringthehandling,analysisandultimatedispositionofanyfindsinaccordancewithCaliforniaPublicResourcesCoderequirements,Projectimpactson archaeological resources, paleontological resources, and human remainswouldbelessthansignificant.

Policy C/NR 14.4: Ensure propernotification procedures to NativeAmericantribesinaccordancewithSenateBill18(2004).

Consistent.PleaseseetheanalysisofProjectconsistencywithPolicyC/NR14.1above.

Policy C/NR 14.6: Ensure propernotificationandrecoveryprocessesarecarriedoutfordevelopmentonor near historic, cultural, andpaleontologicalresources.

Consistent.PleaseseetheanalysisofProjectconsistencywithPolicyC/NR14.1above.

Parks and Recreation Element

GoalP/R4:Improvedaccessibilityandconnectivitytoacomprehensivetrailsystemincludingrivers,greenways,andcommunitylinkages.

Policy P/R 4.4: Maintain anddesignmulti‐purposetrailsinwaysthat minimize circulation conflictsamongtrailusers.

Consistent.TheProjectSiteisnotcurrentlybisectedbyanymulti‐usetrails,norare anymulti‐use trails designated on the Project Site by the County’s GeneralPlan Update. Therefore, the Project is under no obligation to provide amulti‐purpose trail across the Project Site. Still, the Project would include a centralgardenspineextendingthroughtheProjectSitefromCarsonStreetto220thStreetthatwould,asindicatedFigure2‐9,PedestrianCirculation,inChapter2.0,ProjectDescription,ofthisDraftEIR,includepedestrianlinkages.







Noise Element

GoalN1:Thereductionofexcessivenoiseimpacts.

Policy N 1.2: Reduce exposure tonoise impacts by promoting landusecompatibility.

Consistent. TheProjectSite isalreadythesiteofanoperatingMedicalCampus,and already generates operational noise (traffic, stationary source, and activitynoise) consistentwith such a campus. The Project Site is also separated fromexistingoff‐sitesensitivenoisereceptors(e.g.,residentialuses)byarterialstreetswhicharealreadyasourceoftrafficnoise.Therefore,asindicatedinSection4.I.,Noise, in this Draft EIR, while the Project would intensify the existing medicalcommercial use of the Project Site, and result in an incremental increase inoperationalnoise,theoperationalnoiseimpactsoftheProjectwouldbelessthansignificantwithimplementationoftherecommendedmitigation.Withrespecttoconstructionnoise,ProjectconstructionactivitieswouldresultinsignificantunavoidableconstructionnoiseasindicatedinSection4.I.However,asfurther indicated, such noise impacts would only occur associated withconstruction activities in portions of the Project Site closest to existing off‐sitesensitive noise receptors, and would be temporary, lasting only as long as theconstructionactivitiesinthesubjectportionoftheProjectSiteoccur.

Safety Element

GoalS1:Aneffectiveregulatorysystemthatpreventsorminimizespersonalinjury,lossoflifeandpropertydamageduetoseismicandgeotechnicalhazards.

Policy S 1.1: DiscouragedevelopmentinSeismicHazardandAlquist‐Priolo Earthquake FaultZones.

Consistent. As indicated in Section VII of the Initial Study prepared for theProject(providedinAppendixA‐1ofthisDraftEIR),theProjectSiteisnotlocatedinaSeismicHazardZoneorAlquist‐PrioloEarthquakeFaultZone,andnoknownfaults bisect the Project Site. Therefore, the Projectwould not be subjected tofaultrupture,andnomitigationisrequired.

PolicyS1.3:Requiredevelopmentsto mitigate geotechnical hazards,such as soil instability andlandslides, in Hillside ManagementAreas through siting anddevelopmentstandards.

Consistent. TheProject Site isnot locatedwithin aCounty‐designatedHillsideManagement Area (HMA).14 Therefore, the Project would not be subjected toHMA‐relatedgeotechnicalhazards,andnomitigationisrequired.

GoalS3:Aneffectiveregulatorysystemthatpreventsorminimizespersonalinjury,lossoflife,andpropertydamageduetofirehazards.

Policy S 3.1: Discouragedevelopment in VHFHSZs,particularly in areas withsignificantbiologicalresources.

Consistent.AsindicatedinSectionIXoftheInitialStudypreparedfortheProject(Appendix A‐1 of this Draft EIR), the Project Site is not located within a FireHazardSeverityZone (FHSZ). Therefore, theProjectwouldnotbesubjected towildlandfiresorotherpotentialveryhighfirerisks,andnomitigationisrequired.

Policy S 3.4: Reduce the risk ofwildland fire hazards through theuseofregulationsandperformance

Consistent.PleaseseeanalysisofProjectconsistencywithPolicyS3.1above.

14 CountyofLosAngeles,CountyofLosAngelesGeneralPlanUpdate(2035),Figure9.8,HillsideManagementAreas.AdoptedOctober

6,2015.







standards, such as fire resistantbuildingmaterialsandvegetation.

Public Services and Facilities Element

GoalPS/F1:Acoordinated,reliable,andequitablenetworkofpublicfacilitiesthatpreservesresources,ensurespublichealthandsafety,andkeepspacewithplanneddevelopment.

Policy PS/F 1.1: Discouragedevelopment in areas withoutadequate public services andfacilities.

Consistent. The Projectwould represent infill developmentwithin an existingurbanized area. Furthermore, the Project Site is already fully developed withsimilar hospital and medical uses, and already fully served by existing publicservices(police,fire,schools,parks,libraries)andexistingpublicutilities(water,wastewater,electricity,naturalgas,etc.).Finally,asindicatedinSectionsXVandXVIII of the Initial Studyprepared for theProject (provided inAppendixA‐1ofthisDraft EIR) and Sections 4.K., Public Services, and4.M., Utilities and ServiceSystems, of this Draft EIR, adequate public services and public utilities areavailable to serve the Project with implementation of the recommendedmitigation.

Policy PS/F 1.2: Ensure thatadequate services and facilities areprovided in conjunction withdevelopment through phasing orothermechanisms.

Consistent.PleaseseeanalysisofProjectconsistencywithPolicyPS/F1.1above.Furthermore,duringthedevelopmentreviewandpermittingstageforeachphaseof Project development, the applicantwould coordinatewith the County of LosAngeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) and other applicableCounty departments and service/utility providers, as required by the LACC, toensurethatadequatepublicserviceandutilityinfrastructureisinplacetoservethesubjectdevelopmentphase.

GoalPS/F2:Increasedwaterconservationefforts.

PolicyPS/F2.1: Implementwaterconservation measures, such asdrought tolerant landscaping andrestrictions on water used forlandscaping.

Consistent.AsdiscussedinSection4.M.1,WaterSupply,ofthisDraftEIR:(1)theProjectwouldcomplywithapplicableprovisionsoftheCALGreencode,Titles20and 24 of the California Administrative Code, and LEED to increase waterefficiencyandreducewaterdemandthroughtheinstallationofdrought‐tolerantlandscaping, low‐water consumption irrigation systems, and water efficientplumbing fixtures; and (2) adequate water supplies are available to serve theProject.

GoalPS/F5:Adequatedisposalcapacityandminimalwasteandpollution.

Policy PS/F 5.5: Reduce theCounty’s waste stream byminimizing waste generation andenhancingdiversion.

Consistent. AsdiscussedinSection4.M.3,SolidWaste,ofthisDraftEIR:(1)theProject would comply with applicable provisions of the CALGreen Code, LEED,and LACC with respect to solid waste reduction, diversion and recycling; (2)adequate landfill capacity is available to serve the Project; and (3) the Projectwouldnot impede theability of theCounty tomeet itsAB939wastediversionrequirements.

Policy PS/F 5.6: Encourage theuse and procurement of recyclableandbiodegradablematerials.

Consistent. As discussed in Section 4.M.3, Solid Waste, of this Draft EIR, theProjectwoulduserecyclableandbiodegradablematerialswhereappropriateandeconomically feasible. Materials may include, but are not limited to, gypsumboard, insulation, steel, ceramic tile, countertops, trim, and carpet/carpetpadding.

Policy PS/F 5.7: Encourage therecycling of construction anddemolition debris generated by

Consistent. As discussed in Section 4.M.3, Solid Waste, of this Draft EIR, theProjectwouldcomplywithapplicableprovisionsoftheCALGreencodetoreduceresourceconsumption, includingrecycling,reusing,and/ordiverting70percent







publicandprivateprojects. ofnon‐hazardousconstructionwaste.

Policy PS/F 5.9: Encourage theavailabilityoftrashandrecyclablescontainers in new developments,publicstreets,andlargevenues.

Consistent. As discussed in Section 4.M.3, Solid Waste, of this Draft EIR, theProjectwouldcomplywithapplicableprovisionsoftheCALGreencodetoreduceresource consumption by ensuring that trash and recyclable containers areprovided to future residents, in accordance with County requirements. Furthermore,theProjectwouldincludeaWasteManagementCenterintheNewHospital Tower where hazardous and non‐hazardous solid waste would beseparated, and where the non‐hazardous solid waste would be sorted forrecycling.

GoalPS/F7:ACountywithadequateeducationalfacilities.

Policy PS/F 7.2: Proactively workwithschoolfacilitiesandeducationproviders to coordinate land useandfacilitiesplanning.

Consistent. As indicated in Section4.K.4,Schools, of thisDraftEIR, theProjectwouldrepresentinfilldevelopmentwithinanexistingurbanizedarea, isalreadyfullydevelopedwith similarhospitalandmedicaluses, andalreadygeneratesademand for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) school facilities andservices,suchthatthedensificationofusesat theProjectSiteundertheProjectwouldresultinasmallincrementalincreaseindemandfor.Asfurtherindicatedin Section 4.K.4, with the payment of the applicable prevailing LAUSD schoolimpactfees,adequateschoolfacilitieswouldbeavailabletoservetheProject.

GoalPS/F8:Acomprehensivepubliclibrarysystem.

Policy PS/F 8.2: Support librarymitigation fees that adequatelyaddress the impacts of newdevelopment.

Consistent. AsindicatedinSection4.K.5,Libraries,ofthisDraftEIR,theProjectwouldrepresentinfilldevelopmentwithinanexistingurbanizedarea, isalreadyfullydevelopedwith similarhospitalandmedicaluses, andalreadygeneratesademandfor library facilitiesandservices fromtheCountyofLosAngelesPublicLibrary(LACPL),suchthatthedensificationofusesattheProjectSiteundertheProjectwouldresult inasmall incrementalincreaseindemandforlibraries. Asfurther indicated inSection4.K.5,with thepaymentof theapplicableprevailingLACPLlibraryimpactmitigationfee,adequatelibraryfacilitieswouldbeavailabletoservetheProject.

Economic Development Element

GoalED1: Aneconomicbaseandfiscal structures that attract andretain valuable industries andbusinesses

Consistent. The Project would enable Harbor‐UCLA to continue to operate ahospitalattheProjectSite,whichwouldotherwiserequireclosureinresponsetoseismicsafetyregulationsadoptedinCaliforniaaftertheNorthridgeEarthquake,andwouldalsoallowthehospitalandotherexistingmedicalusesattheProjectSite to expand operations. Thus, the Project would help attract and retain avaluable local‐serving industry and associated local jobs, increase local jobopportunities,andfostereconomicdevelopmentandgrowth,intheWestCarsoncommunityandgreaterSouthBayPlanningArea.

GoalED2: Landusepracticesandregulations that foster economicdevelopmentandgrowth.

Consistent.PleaseseetheanalysisofProjectconsistencywithGoalED1.

Source:PCRServicesCorporation,2016.

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(e) County of Los Angeles ‐ General Plan Land Use Designations

(i) Permitted Land Uses

As indicated in Figure 4.H‐2, the Project Site is designated “P” (Public and Semi‐Public) by the County’sGeneralPlanUpdate. The“P”GPLUdesignationpermitsabroadrangeofpublicandsemi‐public facilitiesand community‐serving uses, including public buildings and campuses, schools, hospitals, cemeteries,fairgrounds,airportsandothermajortransportationfacilities,landfills,solidandliquidwastedisposalsites,multipleusestormwatertreatmentfacilities,andmajor.Also,intheeventthatthepublicorsemi‐publicuseofmappedfacilitiesisterminated,alternativeusesthatarecompatiblewiththesurroundingdevelopment,inkeepingwithcommunitycharacter,arepermitted.15

AsindicatedinTable2‐1,Harbor‐UCLAMasterPlanProjectExistingandProposedLandUseSummary,andinFigure2‐6,Harbor‐UCLAMedicalCampusMasterPlanSitePlan,inChapter2.0,ProjectDescription,ofthisDraftEIR,theProjectwouldincludeamixofuses,including:hospital/in‐patient,medicaloffice/outpatient,administrativeoffice,retail,library,daycare,biomedicalR&D,warehouse/storage,andutility/infrastructureuses(includingsurfaceparking lotsandparkingstructures). Theseuse types,whichalreadyoccurontheProjectSite,arepermittedunderthe“P”GPLUdesignation.Therefore,theProjectwouldbeconsistentwiththeGPLUdesignationoftheProjectSite.

(ii) Floor Area Ratio

ThemaximumFARpermittedunderthe“P”GPLUdesignationis3:1.16BecausetheCampus‐wideFARundertheProjectwouldbe0.78:1,theProjectFARwouldbewellwithinthemaximumFARpermittedunderthe“P”GPLUdesignationoftheProjectSite.

(f) County of Los Angeles ‐ Planning and Zoning Code (LACC Title 22)

(i) Permitted Land Uses

AsindicatedinFigure4.H‐3,theProjectSiteiszonedC‐3(UnlimitedCommercial)bytheLACC.TheC‐3zonepermitsabroadrangeofcommercialuses,includingbutnotlimitedtooffices,universities/colleges,medicalclinics, medical research/laboratories, retail stores, and utility/infrastructure uses (LACC §22.28.180), aswellashospitalsandhelistops.

As discussed above, the Project would include a mix of uses, including: hospital/in‐patient, medicaloffice/outpatient, administrative office, retail, library, day care, biomedical R&D, warehouse/storage, andutility/infrastructure uses (including surface parking lots and parking structures). These use types areeitherpermittedoutrightbytheC‐3zoningorwouldarealreadypermitted.Therefore,theProjectwouldbeconsistentwiththezoningoftheProjectSite.

15 Ibid,Table6.216 County of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles General PlanUpdate (2035), Chapter 6: LandUse Element, Table 6.2, LandUse

Designations.AdoptedOctober6,2015.



(ii) Floor Area Ratio

ThemaximumFAR in theC‐3 zone is 13:1 (LACC§22.52.050). Because theCampus‐wideFARunder theProjectwouldbe0.78:1,theProjectFARwouldbewellwithinthemaximumFARpermittedundertheC‐3zoningoftheProjectSite.

(iii) Building Height

Themaximumbuilding height in the C‐3 zone is up to 13 times the buildable area of theMedical CenterCampus(perLACC§22.52.050). Inotherwords, there isnoheightrestrictionas longas thedevelopmentintensityon thesitedoesnotexceed the limitsof theC‐3zone. Because theCampus‐wideFARunder theProjectwouldbeonly0.78:1,Projectbuildingheights(whichwouldreachamaximumofeightfloors)wouldbewellwithinthemaximumpermittedundertheC‐3ZoningoftheProjectSite.

(2) Land Use Compatibility

ThresholdLU‐2:WouldtheProjectbeincompatiblewithexistingadjacentoff‐sitelanduses?

ImpactStatementLU‐2:TheProjectwouldbecompatiblewithexistingadjacentoff‐sitelandusesbecausethenature (type, scale,height, location)of the existingon‐site landuseswouldnot substantially changeundertheProject,norwouldthecharacteroftheareaasperceivedbytheexistingadjacentoff‐sitelanduses.Therefore,landusecompatibilityimpactswouldbelessthansignificant.

The Project would alter the existing visual appearance of the Project Site through the development of adensersetofbuildings,insomecaseswithgreaterheights,thancurrentlyexistonthecampus.However,theProject would continue the existing commercial (e.g., hospital/inpatient, outpatient, medical clinic/R&D,surfaceandstructuredparking)useof theCampuswhichhasbeen insuchuse forseveraldecadesratherthanintroducenewusetypestotheProjectSite.Furthermore,asindicatedinFigure4.H‐1,theProjectSiteis located within a fully urbanized setting with commercial uses to the north and east and primarilyresidentialusestothesouthandwest,isseparatedfromoff‐sitelandusesbymajorthoroughfares,andinthewestisalsoseparatedfromoff‐sitelandusesbytheabandonedrailroadright‐of‐wayalongthewestsideofNormandie Avenue. Also, the Project would provide landscaping and street trees along the Project Sitestreetfrontageswhereinsomeareassuchlandscapingandtreesarelacking,andProjectbuildingswouldbedesigned in compliance with unifying design guidelines which would improve the appearance of on‐sitedevelopmentthereforeimprovingthevisualappearanceoftheProjectSite.Inaddition,theareaasawhole,which is located within the 110 Freeway/Carson Station TOD, is undergoing a transition to greaterurbanization,characterizedinpartbytherecentdevelopmentofhigherdensitymulti‐familyusestothewestandtheconstructionoftheCarsonStreet/NormandieAvenueMalltothenorth.Forallthesereasons,whilethe densification of land uses at the Project Site would be noticeable from adjacent off‐site land uses,includingfromtheresidentialneighborhoodstothesoutheastandwest(commercialusesalongthenorthsideofCarsonStreetintervenebetweentheProjectSiteandtheresidentialneighborhoodtothenorth),theProjectwouldresultinlessthansignificantlanduseincompatibilitieswithadjacentoff‐sitelanduses.

e. Cumulative Impacts

Chapter3.0,GeneralDescriptionofEnvironmentalSetting,providesalistofprojectsthatareplannedorareunderconstruction in theProjectarea. Theseprojectsaresummarized inTable3.1,RelatedProjectsList,and mapped on Figure 3‐1, Related Projects Map. As shown, 17 related projects occur within an

4.H. Land Use And Planning August 2016


approximately two‐mile radius of the Project Site, including four in the unincorporated West CarsonCommunity,tenintheCityofCarson,andthreeprojectsintheCityofLosAngeles. Theserelatedprojectscombinedincludeapproximately1,200residentialunitsand158,000squarefeetofnon‐residentiallanduses(e.g.,retail,office,medical,andcarwash).

AsdiscussedinSubsection4.H.2,EnvironmentalSetting,the72‐acreHarbor‐UCLACampusislocatedintheunincorporated Community ofWest Carson on a flat urbanized site bordered by four arterial streets andsurroundedonallsidesbyurbandevelopment.TheCityofLosAngelesliesimmediatelywestoftheProjectSite, acrossNormandieAvenue,while theCityofCarson liesoneblock eastof theProject Site, across theHarbor Freeway located approximately 0.1 miles to the east. As discussed in Subsection 4.H.3.d,Environmental Impacts, the Project would represent infill development on an already urbanized site thatwould constitute adensification and slight increase in theheight of the existingon‐sitemedical uses, butthat:(1)wouldbeconsistentwithadoptedregionalandlocallanduseplans,includingtheexistingCountyGPLU designation and zoning of the Project Site; and (2) would result in less than significant land useincompatibilitieswiththeexistingadjacentoff‐sitelanduses.

Related projects are subject to CEQA review and review by County regulatory agencies. Most notably,relatedprojectsseeking increasesinpermitteddensitiesandbuildingsseekinghigherdensitiesthanthosepermitted by the underlying zoning per the LACC are subject to review by the Department of RegionalPlanningandotherCountydepartmentsforconsistencywithplanprovisions.Projectscanonlybeapprovedif found to be consistentwith adopted land use plans and zoning. Given this, and given that the Projectwouldbeconsistentwiththeadoptedlanduseplansandzoning,cumulativeimpactsregardingconsistencywiththelanduseregulatoryframeworkwouldbelessthansignificant.

Withrespecttocumulative landuseincompatibilities,suchincompatibilitiesmayoccurwhenoneormorerelatedprojectsarecloseenoughtoaproposedprojectfortheoccupantsofothernearbylandusestobeableto experience substantive landuse (height, scale, character), aesthetics (views, light, shading), air, and/ornoiseimpactsfrombothoneormoreoftherelatedprojectsANDtheproposedproject.Inthecurrentcase,noneoftherelatedprojectsarecloseenoughtotheProjectSitetoaddsubstantivelytotheProject’slessthansignificant land use incompatibilities (the closest related project is Related Project #2, a 19‐unitcondominiumprojectlocatedat1028W223rdStreet,approximately¼‐mile(1,250feet)southoftheProjectSite).Therefore,cumulativeimpactsregardinglanduseincompatibilitieswouldbelessthansignificant.

ForevaluationofthecumulativelanduseimpactsoftheProjectpertainingtoairquality,seeSections4.B.,AirQuality,and4.E.,GreenhouseGasEmissions,ofthisDraftEIR.Forevaluationofthecumulativelanduseimpacts of the Project pertaining to population/housing and transportation/parking, see Sections 4.J.,PopulationandHousing,and4.L.,TransportationandTraffic,respectively,ofthisDraftEIR.

4. MITIGATION MEASURES

The landuse impactsof theProjectwouldbe less thansignificant. Therefore,nomitigationmeasuresarerequired.

5. LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION

ThelanduseimpactsoftheProjectwouldbelessthansignificant.

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