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1CITY OF SEAL BEACH
Environmental Quality Control Board
Minutes of March 15, 2006
Chairperson Voce called the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting to
order at 6:38 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. The meeting was held in City
Council Chambers and began with the Salute to the Flag.
Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Voce, Members Barton, Hurley, Neal, and Vineyard
Also
Present: Department of Development Services
Christy Teague, Senior Planner
Absent: Lee Whittenberg, Director
II Approval of Agenda
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Neal to approve the Agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Voce, Barton, Hurley, Neal, and Vineyard
None
None
III Oral Communications
None.
IV Consent Calendar
1. Overview of Upcoming Projects For Review by the Environmental Quality
Control Board.
1 These Minutes were transcribed from an audiotape of the meeting.
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Member Vineyard noted that under "Village at Rossmoor Center DEIR," the statement
that the Parasol Restaurant is to be demolished is inaccurate. Ms. Teague stated that
although the roof is to be replaced with an identical style roof, this would not be a
complete demolition. The exterior of the structure is to be reinforced to meet
earthquake seismic standards and the interior is to be completely remodeled.
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Neal to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Voce, Barton, Hurley, Neal, and Vineyard
None
None
V Scheduled Matters
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 25,2006.
Recommendation: Approve Minutes subject to any corrections determined
appropriate.
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Barton to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 25,
2006 as presented.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Voce, Barton, Hurley, Neal, and Vineyard
None
None
3. Review Document and Provide Board Comments and Receive Public
Comments - Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 06-1, 400 Marina
Drive Project.
Recommendation: Receive presentation from Staff regarding the proposed
project and the environmental review process. Receive proposed Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). Receive and File Staff Report.
Staff Report
Ms. Teague delivered the staff report. (Staff Report is on file for inspection in the
Planning Department.) She provided some background information on this item and
explained that the application is to construct four single-family residences on a property
within the C-1 Zone that currently has an apartment building on it, which was originally
used as a motel. She stated that this would require a General Plan Amendment (GPA),
Zone Change (ZC), and approval of a Tentative Parcel Map, as well as the Initial Study/
MND.
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Member Barton expressed her concern over the current apartment residents being
displaced. Ms. Teague stated that there are legal notice requirements of 30 days, but
the California Coastal Commission (CCC) sometimes sets higher standards for
relocation of residents within the Coastal Zone if there are more than 10 households to
be relocated. She stated that when this property was purchased there were only 8
tenants, and they will be notified of the sale of the property and the proposed plans.
She indicated that the approval process for the City and Coastal Commission would
take at least 6 months to complete, providing sufficient time for tenants to relocate.
Member Barton stated that there is currently a "For Rent" sign on this property, and
wondered if potential tenants would be made aware of the need to vacate within a short
time.
Chairperson Voce stated his concerns over the control of fugitive dust during the
construction phase. Member Hurley interjected that he believes the MND addresses
this fairly well.
Member Hurley provided comments on the following items as indicated:
Pg 1-2, Line 11
Noise. Should read: "... equipment and delivery trucks complies
with the City's Noise Ordinance and the City Council Policv 600-11.
which has to do with noise durina construction."
Ms. Teague interjected that MND 06-1 has already been released, but she will note that
this information should have been included, and Staff will be preparing a Response to
Comments for any comments received, and will also prepare the final Mitigation
Measures based upon these comments.
Member Hurley continued.
Pg 3-13 Photograph at bottom of page did not copy well and is worthless.
Pg 5.3-7,
Table 5.3-1 Title should read: Estimated Localized Significance Threshold
Emissions In Pounds Per Day
Pg 5.3-7, (e) Cannot understand why City Staff persists in excusing an impact
because it is short term or because a substantial number of people
would not be affected. Member Voce added that exhaust fumes
from machinery can be "pretty nasty" when it goes on for hours.
Pg 5.5-1 thru -9 Cultural Resources. Staff has done a wonderful job of covering this
issue.
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Pg 5.11-2, (a)
Line 7
Pg 5.11-2, (a)
2nd Para, Line 6
Pg 5.11-2, (a)
3rd Para, Line 1
Pg 5.11-3,
1st Para, Line 14
Pg 5.11-3,
3rd Para, Line 4
Pg 5.11-4 &
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Existing residences adjacent to the project are 2 feet from the
property line and are going to be heavily impacted by the
construction noise.
Text stating, " These residential areas could face a sliaht increase
in noise levels. . . "is very misleading.
Text stating " The above impacts, however, are short-term and
would cease upon completion of the grading/construction phase. "
is also misleading, as the term "short-term" is subjective, and this
construction will take 8-10 months.
Same comment regarding the term "short period. . . "
Change text from "Measure N-1 through N-4," to "Measure N-1
through N-5,"
Move that the following resolution be adopted by the Environmental
Quality Control Board as Resolution 06-1, dated March 15, 2006,
and added as Mitigation Measure N-1:
"RESOL VED: That the Environmental Quality Control Board urges
City Staff to revise the IS/MND for the 400 Marina Drive Project to
include appropriate discussion of the importance of City Council
Policy 600-11 and to include an additional Mitigation Measure
detailing the City's intention to enforce Policy 600-11. "
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Neal to adopt Resolution 06-1, dated March 15,2006,
as presented for inclusion in Mitigated Negative Declaration 06-1 as Mitigation Measure
N-1.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Voce, Barton, Hurley, Neal, and Vineyard
None
None
4. Approval of Comment Letter - Initial Study/IP05-322 Negative Declaration -
Bolsa Chica Channel Constructed Wetlands Project.
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Recommendation: Instruct Chairman to sign proposed Response Letter with
any revisions determined appropriate, and instruct Staff to forward to Planning
Commission and City Council for information purposes. Receive and File Staff
Report.
Ms. Teague noted that the Board had been provided with a copy of the Initial
Study/IP05-322 Negative Declaration for the Bolsa Chica Channel Constructed
Wetlands Project along with a copy of the proposed Response Letter.
Member Hurley referred to Page 5 of the Staff Report, 2nd Paragraph, Line 4 of the
response letter, and noted that it should read, "concerns regarding mosquito control."
He then asked if a wetland can serve as a "cleaning agent" for water. Chairperson
Voce stated that this is called "bioremediation." Member Hurley then noted that the
Negative Declaration does not indicate the quantity of contaminants that would remain
and still go out from the two tributaries into Huntington Harbour. Ms. Teague explained
that this process is used in Newport Beach at the Upper Newport Bay, and the water
does become cleaner as it comes through. Chairperson Voce explained that Heron
Pointe uses a similar wetlands bioremediation system.
Chairperson Voce referred to Figure 2-2 found on Page 2-4 and noted that the wetlands
area would not be a rectangular area as indicated on this map, but would have a more
free flowing, natural configuration.
MOTION by Hurley; SECOND by Barton to have Chairman sign the proposed
Response Letter as revised, and instruct Staff to forward to Planning Commission and
City Council for information purposes. Receive and File Staff Report.
MOTION CARRIED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5-0
Voce, Barton, Hurley, Neal, and Vineyard
None
None
VI Staff Concerns
Ms. Teague indicated that the 2006 CEQA Guidelines have been provided to each
Board member. She also thanked the Board for their work in developing the new CEQA
policy on Short-Term Construction Noise Impacts.
She also noted that the Board had been provided with a copy of "Measure M Frequently
Asked Questions." She stated that Measure M is to be considered for renewal and City
Council will support renewal to help fund public works projects within the city.
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VII Board Concerns
Member Hurley questioned the manner in which the City completes approval of items
for the San Gabriel River project. He questioned why the conservancy approves
projects prior to having received approval from City Council (CC). Ms. Teague
explained that as she understands, the city is supporting the general guidelines for the
San Gabriel River Conservancy project, but any specific improvements to be completed
within Seal Beach would be approved by the appropriate bodies.
VIII Adjournment
Chairperson Voce adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. to the next scheduled meeting in
April 2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Carmen Alvarez, Executive Secretary
Department of Development Services
The Board on April 26, 2006, approved the Minutes of the Environmental Quality
Control Board of Wednesday, March 15, 2006. ~ .
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