HomeMy WebLinkAbout2995_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 2995
A RESOLUTION 0£ THE CITY COUNCIL OF f3£ CITY OF REDLA&DS
ADOPTING INTERIM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF 23£ CITY OF REDLANDS does ordain as fol-
lows :
That the Interim Environmental Review Procedure is hereby
adopted as follows :
RESOLUTION NO. 2995
INTERIM ENVIRONMENTAL PEVIEW PROCEDURE
AS ADOPTED BY THE
REDLANDS CITY COUN"CIL OCT. 24, 1972
The California Supreme Court in deciding the case of Friends of
Mammoth vs Board of Supervisors of Mono County, has determined
that Section 21151 of the California Public Resources Code
requires that all private projects for which a 'public permit,
right, privilege or other entitlement is necessary are subject
to a review by the City as to whether the project may have a
significant effect on the environment if the City does not have
a Conservation Element to its General Plan (See Sec. 65451 of the
Government Code) . The General Plan for the city of Redlands does
not presently have a Conservation Element nor is it expected that
one will be completed before June 30, 1973 . In addition to this
recent court ruling with regard to private projects, any public
project requires a review to determine environmental impact.
The effect of this court decision has varied throughout the State
with most jurisdictions awaiting further guidance from either the
courts or the State legislature. In order to proceed with
business, it is proposed that the City Council of the city of
Redlands adopt the following interim program for the review of
environmental impact.
These procedures may be modified by the City Council to meet the
specific needs of the departments involved and to incorporate
subsequent legal rulings.
PURPOSE
The purpose of these procedures is to assure compliance by the
city of Redlands with the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970 (specifically Sec 21151 of the California Public
Resources Code) .
DEFINITIONS
1. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATOR
Environmental Impact Evaluator is a person in each department
who shall determine whether projects the department intends
to carry out may have a significant effect on the environment.
2. DEPARTMENT
Department is any Department of the city of Redlands.
3. PROJECT
Group I. Public Projects Subject to Government Code Sec 65402.
a. The acquisition by dedication or otherwise for street,
square, park or other public purpose of any real property,
or
b. The disposition of any real property including the
vacation or abandonment of a street, or
C. The construction or authorization of any public
building, or structure.
Group II: Public Projects Other Than Those in Group I
a. The construction or authorization of any public facility
or improvement other than a building or structure, or
b. The demolition or removal of any public building,
structure, facility or improvement .
Group III: Private Projects
a. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit or Commission
Review and Approval pursuant to the Zoning Code.
b. The approval of any application for which a Public
Hearing has been called.
c. The approval of a tentative map, pursuant to the
Redlands Subdivision Code and the Subdivision Map Act.
d. The approval of any type of housing project requiring
approval by any duiy appointed city commission.
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e. The adoption of any ordinance pursuant to the
California State Planning and Zoning Law.
f. The adoption of any other Ordinance relating to the
environment.
q. The approval of any amendment to the General Plan or
element thereof, including any area plan.
Group IV: Other Regulated Activities
a. The issuance of any permit ahere, in the opinion of
the department issuing the permit, based upon policies
and guidelines established by the City Council,
because of the particular application, an environmental
impact review is necessary.
Group V. Exempted Activities (NOTE: The Department issuing
the permit shall refer to the Environmental Committee
for determination of environmental imoact if it is
determined by the Environmental Impact Evaluator that
the project will have significant effect upon the
enviromnent. )
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a. The approval of all building permits, except grading.
b. Lot Size Variances and Minor Deviations.
c. Any other permits issued by the city and not elsewhere
specified.
NOTE: In determining whether a project has significant
effect on the environment, the Environmental Impact
Evaluator and the department will be guided by the
factors set forth in the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 as amended, and such other
factors as State Law and the City Council may
. prescribe.
4. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
Significant Effect is any non-trivial effect of a project,
taking into account both the nature of the project causing
the effect and the nature and quality of the particular
environment affected. Both adverse and beneficial effects
may be significant. The following factors may be considered
in determining whether an effect is significant :
a. The scope of the project causing the effect relative
to other projects of the same nature.
b. The scope, quality and uniqueness of the specific
environment affected.
c. Whether the project causing the effect establishes a
precedent or facilitates additional projects which may
significantly effect the environment.
d. The consequences of any possible expansion or ampli-
fication of the project causing the effect, and the
degree of probability of such expansion or ampli-
fication.
5 . ENVIROWMENT
Environment consists of the surrounding conditions, influences
and forces that influence or modify:
a. The entire range of soil, climate, plant life and
animal life.
b. The aggregate of social, economic and cultural
conditions that influence the life of an individual
or community.
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c. The factors included on the Environmental Impact
Statement checklist, which is marked Exhibit B
attached to these procedures, and incorporated
herein by reference, shall be used as a guideline
for preparing the report.
6. PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION
PED is a written description of a project which is sufficiently
detailed to enable the Environmental Review Committee to
determine if the project may have a significant effect on
the environment.
7. EXEMPTION DECLARATION
Exemption Declaration is a written determination by the
Environmental Review Committee that a project cannot or will
not have a significant effect on the environment or that
even though the project may have a significant effect on the
environment, the project is a lesser included part of another
project for which an Environmental Impact Statement or
Preliminary Environmental Description has been previously
submitted, provided the statement submitted was approved and
covers the specific environmental impacts of the lesser
project.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Environmental Impact Report is a report prepared by the
individual requesting a department to carry out a Group III,
IV, or V (when applicable) project.
9. ENVIRONI,IENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Environmental Impact Statement is a detailed statement setting
forth the following:
a. A description of the project.
b. Description of the existing environmental conditions.
C. The environmental impact of the proposed action.
d. Any adverse environmental effects which cannot be avoided
if the proposal is implemented.
e. Mitigation measures proposed to minimi2:e the impact,
f. Alternatives to the proposed action.
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g. The relationship between local short-term uses of man' s
environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-
term productivity.
h. Any irreversible environmient-al changes -which would be
involved in the proposed action should it be implemented.
in addition it is recommended that an Environmental Impact
Statement include;
i. Statement detailing how the project fits in with the
adopted policies, standards and general plans of the
city.
j . Statement detailing how the project will achieve a
balancing of environmental, economic, social and
technical considerations considering the total public
interest, including the effect on the economy.
NOTE: For the purpose of these procedures the terms
Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact
Report are deemed svnonomous . An Environmental Impact
means an Environmental Impact Report.
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PROCEDURES
1. ENVIRONMENT REVIEW COM-NMITTEE
a. There shall be an Environmental Review Committee to
analyze and evaluate the need for and the review of
Environmental Impact Statements as submitted by various
member departments.
b. The Committee shall consist of a group of representatives,
each to be known as an Environmental Impact Evaluator,
from the Planning Department, Public Works Department,
Department of Building and Safety, Park Department and
City Manager ' s office. The head of each department or
agency above named shall designate the Environmental
Impact Evaluator from such department. The representative
of the Planning Department shall be the chairman of the
Committee.
c. The Committee shall meet weekly or at such times as may
be determined necessary by the membership.
d. The analysis of environmental impact will begin upon
receipt of a Preliminary Environmental Description Form
(Exhibit A) , Environmental Impact Statement, or request
for Determination of Need for EIS by member departments.
e. Within ten (10) working days from date of submittal of
such documents or other request, the Committee shall
determine and notify, in writing, the individual or
entity of its analysis and evaluation.
f. The Committee, at its first meeting, shall establish
additional administrative procedures to effectively
perform its duties.
2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE APPLICANT OR INITIATING AGENCY
a. General Requirements
(1) A Preliminary Envircnmental Description Form shall
be completed by the applicant or sponsoring agency
for all projects as defined herein, and submitted
to the Committee' s representative for processing.
(2) Group V project:- Fhall be exempt from the requirements
of sub-section 2 . a. (1) unless, in the opinion of the
Evaluator, the subject project may cause "significant
environmental impacttj , in which case, the matter
shall be referred to the Committee for determination.
(3) If it is determined by the Committee that an EIS is
necessary, the applicant or sponsoring agency shall
prepare and submit a Report using the Environmental
Impact Statement checklist (Exhibit B) .
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b. Public Projects (Groups I & II)
Any department intending to carry out a publicly funded
project, or recommend that the City Council carry out
such a funded project, shall submit a Preliminary
Environmental Description Form on such a project to the
Committee.
C. Private Projects (Groups III, IV and V when requested)
Any project for which an individual requests city approval
shall complete and submit a Preliminary Environmental
Description Form to the appropriate city department for
review and determination by the Committee.
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Adopted, Signed and Approved this 24th day of October, 1972
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For City Use Only
Received
Department
File No. Date Initials
(Exhibit A)
CITY OF REDLANDS
PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL DESCRIPTION FORM
Project Title
Applicant ' s Name Date
Mailing Address Cit
Telephone No.
Not all projects in Groups III or IV will require the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) . In order to make a determination,
this form must be completed and submitted to the Environmental Review
Committee through the department where the project application is made.
tJpon review of this questionnaire, the Committee may require additional
information, or the preparation of an EIS. This action will be taken
within ten (10) working days from the submission date of a completed
questionnaire.
ALL QUESTIONS must be answered to the best of your ability. Any omissions
may cause delays in processing. Please give brief explanations of all
questions answered "yes" or "significant effect" in the space provided at
the end of the questionnaire.
GENERAL:
1 . Describe the site and surrounding area as to natural features, man-
made forms, and environmental conditions. (topography, plant and
animal life, water courses, existing development, climate, etc. )
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2 . Describe the proposed project as to type of use, number of units,
acreage, location, method of providing public services, access and
any special character your project will have. Include maps and
photographs that will assist in understanding your proposal.
LAND RESOURCES:
3 . How would the project affect the established No effect
community? (Could it disrupt or divide an Minimal effect
established community?) _Significant effect
4. Is the project consistent with the adopted Yes
city General Plan and its goals and policies? No
5 . How would the project affect the natural, No effect
ecological, cultural or scenic resources Minimal effect
of National, State or local concern? _Significant effect
6. How could the project affect the development No effect
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify Minimal effect
development of existing developed areas? —Significant effect
(Examples include the introduction of
facilities such as streets, roads, water
mains or sewerage lines in such a manner
as to facilitate additional development. )
7 . Is it detrimental to areas characterized by Yes
unique physical features (such as hillsides, No
flood plains, etc. ) ?
S. Would the project affect any areas of unique —Yes
interest or scenic beauty? No
9. Are there any natural or man-made features Yes
which may cause a hazard to the proposed No
project (landslides, earthquakes, drainage,
etc. ) ?
10. What effect would the project have on the No effect
appearance or the surroundings of any —Minimal effect
historical or archaeolcqical site? —Siqnificant effect
11. Will the project affect the potential use, No effect
extraction or conservation of a scarce —Minimal effect
natural resource? —significant effect
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12 . How could the project affect the continued No effect
use of a recreational area or an area of
Minimal effect
important aesthetic value? —Siqnificant effect
WATER RESOURCES:
13. What effect would the project have on the No effect
quality and quantity of the existing —Minimal effect
water supply., either surface or subsurface? Significant effect
AIR RESOURCES:
14. Does the project substantially increase the No effect
air pollution levels in the area? Minimal effect
(Particulate and chemical pollution should _Significant effect
be considered) .
NOISE:
15 . How would the project substantially affect No effect
existing noise levels? Minimal effect
Significant effect
16. How would noise from the project affect No effect
recreational or wildlife areas? Minimal effect
Significant effect
17. Could any unique characteristics be No effect
introduced into the atmosphere of the Minimal effect
area (such as sonic booms, radiation, —Significant effect
annoying electronic transmissions,
vibrations, etc. ) ?
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:
18. How would the project affect any wildlife No effect
or unique vegetative communities (such as —Minimal effect
habitat, food source, nesting place, source Significant effect
of water, etc. for animals, fish or plants) ?
Explanation of "yes" or "significant effect" answers : (List by question
number. )
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(EXHIBIT B)
CITY OF RE ELANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT CHECKLIST
The following factors shall be considered in the preparation of
an Environmental Impact Statement:
LAND RESOURSES
1. Landform or unique ?physical features (mountains, hillsides,
plains, slopes, divers, sandy beaches, dunes, and other
edaphic characteristics) .
2. Open spaces.
3 . Riparian areas (immediate and surrounding territory) .
4. Percolation function of the soil/acquifers.
5 . Geologic resources (construction materials, fossil fuels,
mineral ores, etc. ) (pollution and continued availability
thereof) .
6. Soil Characteristics (affects thereof on the project)
a. Stability.
b. Types.
C. Earthquake faults.
7 . Cultural/Scientific Resources
a. Archeological sites.
b. Paleontological sites .
C. Historical sites .
d. Aesthetics.
WATER RESOURCES
1 . Municipal/Potable Supply
a. Quality (physical, chemical, bacteria, temperature,
aesthetic qualities, etc. )
b. Quantity and accessibility.
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2 . Underground Basins
a. Quality.
b. Quantity and accessibility.
3 . Surface Supply (streams, creeks, lakes, reservoirs, etc. )
a. Quality.
b. Quantity and accessibility.
c. Drainage/runoff conditions.
AIR RESOURCES
1. Quality
a. Gasses and or chemicals.
b. Particulates/dust.
c. Clarity/aesthetic.
d. Odor.
2. Meteorology
a. Temperature.
b. Moisture.
c. Wind.
d. Precipitation.
3 . other
a. Vibrations.
b. Radiation.
C. Sonic booms.
d. Objectional electronic transmissions.
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NOISE
1. Influences upon residential areas, schools, hospitals, rest
homes, and their residents, employees and users.
2. Influence upon co=.ercial areas, industrial areas,
recreational areas, and agricultural areas .
3 . Influence upon wildland areas and their users and resident
wildlife.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
1. Plant Life
a. Indigenous vegetative communities.
b. Exotic (non-indigenous) vegetative communities.
C. Riparian areas.
d. Crops and commercial vegetation.
e. Microflora.
f. Acquatic vegetation.
g. Specifically rare or endangered vegetation.
h. Natural plant propagation.
2. Animal Life
a. Birds.
b. Land animals, including reptiles.
C. Fish and shellfish.
d. Benthic organisms.
e. Insects.
f. Microfauna.
Cf. Rare or Endangered Species .
h. Habitat and migration areas and natural animal propagation.
i. Economic species (cattle, etc. )
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