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VOLUME III | JANUARY 2018
Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Garvey Ave Specific Plan
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
GARVEY AVENUE SPECIF IC PLAN
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2015041067
JANUARY 2018
VOLUME 3
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Response to Comments ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Errata ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
4 Public Circulation ............................................................................................................................................................... 45
5 Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program ............................................................................................................. 53
List of Tables
Table 2 - 1 Draft EIR Comments ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 5 - 1 Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program ......................................................................................... 53
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1 INTRODUCTION
This Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) has been prepared to comply with Sections
15089 and 15132 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. As noted in
Section 15089(b) of the Guidelines, the focus of a Final EIR should be on responses to comments on
the Draft EIR (Draft EIR). Accordingly, this document incorporates the City of Rosemead Draft EIR
for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Volumes I through II (State Clearinghouse No. 2015041067) by
reference, in its entirety. The Draft EIR is available for review at the City of Rosemead City Hall,
Community Development Department 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770 and
on the City’s web site (http://www.cityofrosemead.org). The contents of this Final EIR include the
following sections.
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Responses to Comments
The City published a Notice of Availability and circulated the Draft EIR for public review and
comment for a 45-day review period from May 8, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. through June 21, 2017 at 5:00
p.m. Six pieces of correspondence were submitted to the City of Rosemead during the review
period. This section includes a list of all correspondence submitted to the City of Rosemead; each
identified by a letter for later reference. Following this list, all of the letters are presented with
numbered brackets to highlight specific comments that are responded to in the next section.
Review of Environmental Documents
Section 15204 of the CEQA Guidelines provides guidance to the public and public agencies in
reviewing CEQA documents. This section is designed not to limit the scope of comments that can be
submitted but to focus comments on issues that are substantive to the environmental analysis.
Commenting entities should focus on the adequacy of the document in identifying and analyzing
impacts to the environment, and should identify any areas they believe to be inadequate. The
guidance indicates that comments should be submitted in a manner that:
Identifies a specific environmental effect
Supports the effect and its significance with substantial evidence
Comments should include alternatives or mitigation measures to avoid or reduce identified, specific
environmental effects. This section reiterates that the lead agency is bound by “reasonableness”
and “good faith” in its analysis and that the lead agency is not required to respond to comments on
the Draft EIR that do not identify significant environmental issues.
Each response provided in this Final EIR is coded to correspond to the individual comment/author
and each of the bracketed comments in that letter. A summary table is included with each response
to identify if the response introduces “new significant information” under any of the four categories
identified in Section 15088 et seq. of the CEQA Guidelines.
Evaluation of Comments
Section 15088 et seq. of the State CEQA Guidelines provides guidance on the evaluation and
response to comments received during circulation of the DE. To summarize:
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The lead agency must evaluate all comments received during the public review period and
prepare a written response to comments on significant environmental issues.
The lead agency must provide the response to the commenting entity at least 10 days prior
to certification of the Final EIR.
The response must:
o Identify any significant environmental issues raised in the comment;
o Explain, if necessary, why any recommendations provided in the comment were not
accepted; and
o Be supported by reasoned analysis.
Responses may be provided as direct revisions to the Draft EIR or as a separate section of
the Final EIR with marginal notes in the Draft EIR text indicated that it was subsequently
revised.
A lead agency is required to recirculate the Draft EIR if “significant new information” is introduced
during the public comment period. “Significant new information” includes:
1. New significant impacts
2. Substantial increases in the severity of impacts
3. Feasible alternatives or mitigation that would reduce significant impacts
4. Identification of inadequacies in the analysis
Recirculation is not required when new information is not significant; this includes:
Revisions that clarify or amplify an adequate analysis
Insignificant modifications (such as spelling and grammar corrections)
Section 3: Errata
This section identifies revisions to the Draft EIR to incorporate clarifications developed in response
to comments on the Draft EIR. Additions to the text are underlined and deletions have been stricken
through. No substantial revisions were made to the Draft EIR; recirculation of the document is not
required pursuant to CEQA.
Section 4: Notices and Distribution
This section consists of notices concerning the release of the Draft EIR for public review and
comment, and the list of agencies, groups and individuals who were sent notices and/or a copy of
the Draft EIR.
Section 5: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines (PRC Section 21081.6 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections
15091[d] and 15097) require public agencies “to adopt a reporting and monitoring program for
changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval to mitigate or
avoid significant effects on the environment.” A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) is required for the proposed project because the Draft EIR identifies potential significant
adverse impacts related to the project implementation, and mitigation measure have been
identified to reduce those impacts. Adoption of the MMRP would occur along with approval of the
project.
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2 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
The Draft EIR (Draft EIR) was circulated for a 45-day public review and comment period beginning
May 8, 2017 and ending June 21, 2017. Six pieces of correspondence were received from public
agencies during this time period.
The correspondence listed in Table 1 (Draft EIR Comments) was submitted to the City of Rosemead
concerning the Draft EIR. Written responses to comments are subsequently provided. The
following responses to comments include a summary statement to identify if the response will
introduce “new significant information” under any of the four categories identified in Section 15088
et seq. of the CEQA Guidelines or if it does not introduce “new significant information.” The four
general categories are:
1. New significant impacts
2. Substantial increases in the severity of impacts
3. Feasible alternatives or mitigation that would reduce significant impacts
4. Identification of inadequacies in the analysis
Table 2 - 1
Draft EIR Comments
ID Commenting Agencies and Individuals Date
A County of Los Angeles Fire Department 5/30/2017
B Department of Transportation 6/15/2017
C South Coast Air Quality Management District 6/16/2017
D County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles 6/21/2017
E City of El Monte 6/20/2017
F Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 6/21/2017
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Comment A – County of Los Angeles Fire Department – (Takeshita)
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A-7
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Response A - County of Los Angeles Fire Department– (Takeshita)
A-1 The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies impacts for increased
development proposed within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan. Circulation would be
mitigated under Mitigation Measure 13.A-1, which was identified in the traffic study located
in Appendix G of the Draft EIR.
A-2 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. No further response is
required.
A-3 The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed project would
comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all applicable future
development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the City of Rosemead
Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for construction,
access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review in Rosemead
is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and
Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit or any other type of construction
permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other development of property until a
Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved. Building permits and other
construction permits may be issued only in accordance with such approval. No further
response is required.
A-4 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-5 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
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Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-6 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-7 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response is required.
A-8 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-9 The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed project would
comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all applicable future
development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the City of Rosemead
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Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for construction,
access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. No further response is required.
A-10 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-11 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-12 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-13 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
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City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
A-14 Site plan and design review in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal
Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit
or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other
development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved.
Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in accordance with
such approval. The Draft EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan identifies the proposed
project would comply with the General Plan and Municipal Code requirements and all
applicable future development approved under this specific plan would be subject to the
City of Rosemead Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and Municipal Code for requirements for
construction, access, water mains, fire flows, and fire hydrants. Site plan and design review
in Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site
Plan and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No further response required.
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Comment B – Department of Transportation – District 7(Watson)
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B-1
B-2
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B-7
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Response B – Department of Transportation – District 7(Watson)
B-1 The City of Rosemead reviewed the comments by Caltrans and determined that an
additional scoping meeting would be initiated by request. The City of Rosemead defined for
the traffic consultant the major traffic analysis assumptions, including trip generation
sources, general trip distribution assumptions, and study area. The City of Rosemead will be
working with Caltrans to resolve traffic issues in the I-10 freeway corridor. The City of
Rosemead will consider providing fair-share mitigation where applicable based on CEQA
analysis from projects within the Specific Plan planning area, as the projects are planned.
B-2 The City of Rosemead Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR identified potential impacts
associated with the maximum build out scenario. The impact analysis and cumulative
impact section of the Draft EIR examined potential environmental impacts for development
of individual properties within the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan planning area, respectively
and to the extent possible. The City of Rosemead will be working with neighboring cities to
mitigate cumulative impacts of the Specific Plan, as feasible, as the area develops over the
life of the Plan.
B-3 The Traffic Impact Analysis Report’s table on page 14 is correct. The Errata section of the
Final EIR will include discussion of a replacement table on page 4-11 of Volume II of the
Draft EIR. The freeway analysis has been discussed with Caltrans and as stated in Response
B-1, the City will review fair-share mitigation strategies for future projects with Caltrans.
B-4 The Errata section of the Final EIR will include discussion of a replacement table with the
correct data from the Traffic Impact Analysis Report for Volume II of the Draft EIR. The
freeway analysis has been discussed with Caltrans and as stated in Response B-1, the City
will review fair-share mitigation strategies for future projects.
B-5 The City of Rosemead understands Caltrans concerns regarding future freeway facility
improvements and cumulative impacts. The City of Rosemead will review impact fee
strategies for the collection of local and regional transportation improvement funds, as
feasible.
B-6 Future development within the Specific Plan planning area will be subject to the provisions
of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to protect downstream
water quality pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA). Discharges into stormwater drains or
channels from construction sites of one acre or larger are regulated by the General Permit
for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity (Order 2009-0009-DWQ
as amended by 2010-0014-DWQ and 2012-0006-DWQ) issued by the State Water Quality
Control Board. Proponents of future projects within the Specific Plan planning area will be
required to comply with NDES permit requirements through the preparation and
implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for construction
activities.
Furthermore, site plan and design review in the City of Rosemead is required for projects
pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design Review). No building
permit or any other type of construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure,
or other development of property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is
approved. Building permits and other construction permits may be issued only in
accordance with such approval.
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B-7 The City of Rosemead will work with developers/project applicants as large projects are
approved in the Specific Plan planning area, to provide the proper over-sized load transport
vehicles and safety equipment. The City of Rosemead will also encourage and/or condition
developments to limit over-sized truck deliveries to off-peak periods.
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Comment C – South Coast Air Quality Management District (Sun)
C-1
C-2
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C-2
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C-3
C-4
C-5
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C-5
C-6
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Response C – South Coast Air Quality Management District (Sun)
C-1 Revisions to Section 5-26 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically the City of Rosemead
proposes land use policies and development standards to guide the redevelopment and new
construction for an approximately 88-acre area in the City of Rosemead. The proposed
project may include a mixture of commercial, residential, and open space. The City of
Rosemead quantified the proposed project’s construction and operational air quality
emissions and compared those emissions to SCAQMD’s regional and localized air quality
CEQA significance thresholds to determine the significance of air quality impacts. Based on
the analyses, the City of Rosemead found that the proposed project’s construction and
operational air quality impacts would be significant and unavoidable after mitigation. No
further response required.
C-2 As noted in the comments received, SCAQMD staff recommends additional mitigation
measures to further reduce emissions, particularly NOx emissions. Discussion on
additional mitigation measures requested by SCAQMD are noted in Comments 3-5. No
further response required.
C-3 In the comments received it was stated that “CEQA requires that all feasible mitigation
measures go beyond what is required by law to minimize any significant impacts.” CEQA Statute 15126.4 states an EIR shall describe feasible measures which could minimize
significant adverse impacts, including where relevant, inefficient and unnecessary
consumption of energy. The Draft EIR included two air quality mitigation measures (MM
5-1 and MM 5-2) on Page 5-26 of the Draft EIR. Additional mitigation measures would be
considered if feasible to implement. No further response required.
C-4 The City of Rosemead shall oversee the implementation of project specific mitigation
measures during the Site Plan review process. Site plan and design review in Rosemead is
required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan and Design
Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit or any other type of construction permit
shall be issued for any building, structure, or other development of property until a Site
Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved. Building permits and other
construction permits may be issued only in accordance with such approval. Prior to the
issuance of grading permits, proponents of future development or improvement projects
within the Planning Area shall provide evidence that the project contractor will use
construction equipment that utilizes a Tier IV engine emissions output equivalent
standard for all construction activity or alternative means such as reducing daily activity.
Evidence of use of Tier IV compliant equipment shall be verified by the planning
department. No further response required.
C-5 As noted in the comments received, CEQA requires that all feasible mitigation measures go
beyond what is required by law to minimize any significant impacts. The Draft EIR
included two air quality mitigation measures (MM 5-1 and MM 5-2) on Page 5-26 of the
Draft EIR. The City of Rosemead shall oversee the implementation of project specific
mitigation measures during the Site Plan review process. Site plan and design review in
Rosemead is required for projects pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 17.136 (Site Plan
and Design Review) (Rosemead, 2013). No building permit or any other type of
construction permit shall be issued for any building, structure, or other development of
property until a Site Plan and Design Review of the proposal is approved. The comment
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letter received indicates additional mitigation measure recommendations. Recommended
mitigation measures would be addressed upon implementation of the Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan. Therefore, the City of Rosemead may encourage the following requirements
on a Site Plan and Design Review approval: maximize use of solar energy including solar
panels; installing the maximum possible number of solar energy arrays on the building
roofs and/or on the project site to generate solar energy for the facility; use light colored
paving and roofing materials; install light colored “cool” roofs and cool pavements; improve
walkability design and pedestrian network; increase transit accessibility and frequency by
incorporating Bus Rapid Transit lines with permanent operational funding stream; limit
parking supply and unbundle parking costs; lower parking supply below the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) rates and separate parking costs from property costs;
require use of electric lawn mowers and leaf blowers; require that 240-Volt electrical
outlets or Level 2 chargers be installed in residential garages on- site that would enable
charging of NEVs and/or battery powered vehicles; require at least 5% of all commercial
vehicle parking spaces include EV charging stations. At a minimum, electrical panel should
appropriately be sized to allow for future expanded use; vehicles that can operate at least
partially on electricity have the ability to substantially reduce the significant NOx impacts
from this project. The measures listed above refer to control measures addressed in Section
16-3 of the Draft EIR. Revisions to Section 16-3 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan EIR will
be addressed in the Errata section of the Final EIR and will include a discussion on
implementation of control measures such as those listed above for individual development
projects. No further response required.
C-6 Revisions to Section 5-22 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan EIR will be addressed in the
Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically additional provision for
projects disturbing more than five acres and those disturbing more than fifty acres. In the
event that fifty acres or more of surface area will be disturbed during construction or that
daily earth-moving operations of 3,850 cubic yards or more will occur on three days in any
year in the South Coast Air Basin, the Lead Agency is required to comply with SCAQMD Rule
403(e) – Additional Requirements for Large Operations. The requirements may include,
but are not limited to, Large Operation Notification (Form 403 N), appropriate signage,
additional dust control measures, and employment of a dust control supervisor that has
successfully completed the Dust Control in the South Coast Air Basin training class. No further response required.
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Comment D – County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles (Raza)
D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
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D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8
D-9
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Response D – County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles (Raza)
D-1 Revisions to Section 3-11 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically two existing 8-inch sewer
lines on both sides of Garvey Avenue, from New Avenue to San Gabriel Boulevard flow
downstream into a 27-inch trunk sewer. No further response required.
D-2 Revisions to Section 14-1 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and state more specifically wastewater generated by the
opportunity project sites discussed in the document will be treated at one or more of the
following: The Joint Water Pollution Control Plant, the Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation
Plant (WRP) and/or the Los Coyotes WRP. No further response required.
D-3 Revisions to Section 14-1 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically the San Jose Creek WRP
provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for 100 million gallons of wastewater
per day (mgd). About 42 mgd of treated effluent from San Jose Creek WRP is reused at over
130 different reuse sites. The remaining effluent (58 mgd) is discharged into the San Gabriel
River. No further response required.
D-4 Revisions to Section 14-1 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically, the Whittier Narrows
WRP provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for 15 mgd of wastewater. All the
reclaimed water is reused at the plant, at the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water
District, and as groundwater recharge into the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Coastal Spreading
Grounds. No further response required.
D-5 Revisions to Section 14-1 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically the expected average
wastewater flow from the opportunity projects described in the document as 105
residential units, 49,509 square feet of commercial space and a 48,000-square-foot
supermarket, is 39,670 gallons per day. No further response required.
D-6 Revisions to Section 14-1 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically effluent from Whittier
Narrows and San Jose Creek WRPs is treated to meet California Code of Regulations Title 22,
Division 4 recycled water standards. As such 100 percent of the treated effluent meets such
standards. The combined capacity of the Whittier Narrows and San Jose Creek WRPs is 115
mgd; however, during calendar year 2016, the Whittier Narrows and San Jose Creek WRPs
produced a total of only 60.4 mgd. Nearly all the combined recycled water produced by
these two treatment plants was actively reused during the calendar year, with 53.6 mgd
being delivered for groundwater replenishment and another 7.5 mgd being delivered
through distributions systems for direct use for landscape irrigation, industrial process
water and other nonpotable reuse applications. No further response required.
D-7 Revisions to Section 14-2 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically two existing 8-inch sewer
lines on both sides of Garvey Avenue from New Avenue to San Gabriel Boulevard flow
downstream into a 27-inch trunk sewer. No further response required.
D-8 Revisions to Section 14-7 of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR will be addressed in
the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more specifically that the San Jose Creek
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WRP provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for 100 million gallons of
wastewater per day (mgd). About 42 mgd of treated effluent from San Jose Creek WRP is
reused at over 130 different reuse sites. The remaining effluent (58 mgd) is discharged into
the San Gabriel River. Additionally, the Errata section of the Final EIR and will state more
specifically that the Whittier Narrows WRP provides primary, secondary, and tertiary
treatment for 15 mgd of wastewater. All the reclaimed water is reused at the plant, at the
Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, and as groundwater recharge into the
Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Coastal Spreading Grounds. No further response required.
D-9 No further response required.
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Comment E – City of El Monte (Mikaelian)
E-1
E-2
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Response E – City of El Monte (Mikaelian)
E-1 The trip generation rate for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR was analyzed in
accordance with the applicable City of Rosemead standards for traffic studies. All applicable
study elements utilized ITE rates for trip generation, an industry standard. The City of
Rosemead does not subscribe to the County of Los Angeles policy on condominium trip
rates. No further response required.
E-2 KOA Corporation analyzed two intersections to the east of the study area (Rosemead
Boulevard/Telstar Avenue and Potrero Avenue/Garvey, as defined by the City of El Monte
comment in conjunction addressing Caltrans Draft EIR comment). The traffic volumes and
other data was taken from the City of El Monte General Plan Update, 2011 and the City of El
Monte Media Center EIR. Volumes were factored up to the year 2015 for the existing-year
traffic analysis scenario, using the same growth application methodology. The project trip
assignment at the east end of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan study area was projected to
include the two added intersections. The City of El Monte threshold for significant impact is
consistent with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program, therefore, a
significant impact occurs when a proposed project increases traffic at a signalized
intersection by two percent or more of capacity (V/C greater then/equal to 0.02) and
causing or worsening LOS F (V/C greater than 1.00). The level of service analysis for the two
intersections, as shown in Table E-1, indicates the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan would not
create significant traffic impact at these intersections.
TABLE E-1 – SUPPLEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF EL MONTE INTERSECTIONS
The level of service analysis provided, is included in the Errata section of the Final EIR.
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Comment F – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Carvajal)
F-1
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F-1
F-2
Responses to Comments 2
Final EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan 35
Response F – Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Carvajal)
F-1 The Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR addresses streetscape in Section 4-1 Aesthetics
of the Draft EIR. Additional proposed projects related to the implementation of the Garvey
Avenue Specific Plan would be addressed with City of Rosemead staff under public works
projects such as signage design and installation. Future streetscape design impacts will be
taken into consideration in City Planning Commission and City Council meetings. No further
response is required.
F-2 The Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR addresses streetscape in Section 4-1 Aesthetics
of the Draft EIR. Wayfinding signage and additional proposed projects related to the
implementation of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan would be addressed with City of
Rosemead staff under public works projects such as signage design and installation. No
further response is required.
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3 ERRATA
This section is intended to identify revisions to the Draft EIR to incorporate clarifications developed
in response to comments on the Draft EIR or minor errors corrected through subsequent review.
Additions are showing in underline. Deletions are shown in strikethrough.
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 3: Project Description
The following revisions are made to Section 3 (Project Description) page 3-11, second paragraph:
From New to Del Mar Avenues San Gabriel Boulevard, two existing 8-inch sewer lines on
both sides of Garvey Avenue flow downstream into a 36-inch trunk sewer. From Del Mar
Avenue to San Gabriel Boulevard, two existing 8-inch sewers on both sides of Garvey
Avenue flow downstream to a 27-inch trunk sewer. The area along Garvey Avenue from San
Gabriel Boulevard to Charlotte Avenue is tributary to 8-inch sewer lines along San Gabriel
Boulevard and Garvey Avenue; all flow is flows are discharged downstream to 18-inch a and
21-inch trunk sewer sewers.
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 14: Utilities and Service Systems
The following revisions are made to Section 14 (Utilities and Service Systems) page 14-1, second
paragraph:
The wastewater generated by the opportunity project sites discussed in the document will
be treated at one or more of the following: The Joint Water Pollution Control Plant, the
Whitter Narrows Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), and/or the Los Coyotes WRP. is
transported through trunk sewers to LACSD’s San Jose Creek and Whitter Narrows Water
Reclamation Plants (WRP). The San Jose Creek WRP provides primary, secondary, and
tertiary treatment for an average dry weather flow (DWF) of 100 million gallons of
wastewater per day (mgd). About 35 42 mgd of treated effluent from San Jose Creek WRP is
reused at over 130 17 different sites. The recycled water is primarily used for groundwater
recharge and agricultural landscape irrigation. The remaining effluent (65 58 mgd) is
discharged into the San Gabriel River.
The following revisions are made to Section 14 (Utilities and Service Systems) page 14-1, third
paragraph:
The Whittier Narrows WRP provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for 15 mgd
of wastewater. an average DWF of 15 mgd. The plant serves a population of 150,000 people.
According to LACSD, nearly all of the treated effluent is reused at the plant, at the Upper San
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, as groundwater recharge into the Rio Hondo and
San Gabriel Coastal Spreading Grounds or irrigation at an adjacent nursery. Any remaining
effluent is discharged into the San Gabriel River.
The following revisions are made to Section 14 (Utilities and Service Systems) page 14-1, fourth
paragraph:
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Because the Whittier Narrows and San Jose Creek WRPs treat wastewater for a larger
population than exists in the South San Gabriel System, an estimated per capita wastewater
generation factor was used to calculate the volume of wastewater generated by GSWC’s
customers in South San Gabriel. Based on the populations served and the average
wastewater treatment rates for the San Jose Creek and Whitter WRPs is 100 gallons per
person per day. The expected average wastewater flow from the opportunity projects
described in the document includes 105 residential units, 49,509 square feet of commercial
space and a 48,000-square-feet supermarket, for a total of 39,670 gallons per day. This
factor was used to estimate existing and projected volumes of wastewater collected and
treated in the South San Gabriel System.
The following revisions are made to Section 14 (Utilities and Service Systems) page 14-1, fifth
paragraph:
Because the Whittier Narrows and San Jose Creek WRP’s are treated to meet Title 22
recycled water standards, 100 percent of the treated effluent meets such standards. The
combined capacity of these two WRPs is 115 mgd; however, during calendar year 2016, the
two WRPs produced a total of only 60.4 mgd. Nearly all of the combined recycled water
produced by these two treatment plants was actively reused during the year, with 53.6 mgd
being delivered for groundwater replenishment and another 7.5 mgd being delivered
through distributions systems for direct use for landscape irrigation, industrial process
water and other nonpotable reuse applications. out of the combined wastewater effluent
(115 mgd) from these two treatment plants, 50 mgd (43 percent) of the treated water is
actively reused throughout the region. Therefore, the assumption is that during the
calendar year 2016, 43 11.3 percent of the treated wastewater that is collected in the South
San Gabriel System is recycled while the remaining 57 88.7 percent is discharged into the
unlined portions of the San Gabriel River. Although the majority of the water that is
discharged into the San Gabriel River will contribute to groundwater recharge through the
riverbed, LACSD does not consider this an active recycled water use.
The following revisions are made to Section 14 (Utilities and Service Systems) page 14-2, third
paragraph:
There are five sewer trunk connections in the planning area. Between New Avenue and to
Del Mar Avenues San Gabriel Boulevard, there are currently two existing 8-inch sewer lines
on both sides of Garvey Avenue within the planning area that account for discharge flows
which are collected downstream to a 36-inch trunk sewer. Between Del Mar Avenue to San
Gabriel Boulevard there are currently two existing 8-inch sewers on both sides of Garvey
Avenue that are collected and discharged downstream to a 27-inch trunk sewer. The
remaining planning areas between San Gabriel Boulevard and Charlotte Avenue are
tributary to 8-inch sewer lines along San Gabriel Boulevard and Garvey Avenue and
discharged downstream 21-inch trunk sewer. to an 18-inch and a 21-inch trunk sewers.
The following revisions are made to Section 14 (Utilities and Service Systems) page 14-7, second
paragraph:
Future development within the planning area guided by the policies of the proposed Garvey
Avenue Corridor Specific Plan could affect RWQCB treatment standards by increasing
wastewater production. As stated previously, Wastewater in the South San Gabriel System
is collected by gravity sewers and lift stations owned by the City, as well as by the Sanitation
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Districts of Los Angeles County (LACSD). The wastewater generated by the opportunity
project sites will be treated at one or more of the following: the Joint Water Pollution
Control Plant, the Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), and/or the Los
Coyotes WRP. The San Jose Creek WRP provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment
for an average dry weather flow (DWF) of 100 million gallons of wastewater per day (mgd).
About 35 42 mgd of treated effluent from San Jose Creek WRP is reused at over 130 17
different sites. The recycled water is primarily used for groundwater recharge and
agricultural landscape irrigation. The remaining effluent (65 58 mgd) is discharged into the
San Gabriel River. The wastewater is transported through trunk sewers to LACSD’s San Jose
Creek and Whittier Narrows Water Reclamation Plants (WRP). The San Jose Creek WRP
provides primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for an average dry weather flow
(DWF) of 100 million gallons of wastewater per day (mgd). The plant serves a largely urban
population of approximately one million people. About 35 mgd of treated effluent from San
Jose Creek WRP is reused at 17 different sites. The recycled water is primarily used for
groundwater recharge and agricultural and landscape irrigation. The remaining effluent (65
mgd) is discharged into the San Gabriel River. The Whittier Narrows WRP provides
primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment for an average DWF of 15 mgd.
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 5: Air Quality
The following revisions are made to Section 5 (Air Quality) page 5-26, fifth paragraph:
Regional impacts resulting from construction and operation of future development within
the Specific Plan Planning Area will be significant and unavoidable after consideration of
feasible mitigation. The City of Rosemead proposes land use policies and development
standards to guide the redevelopment and new construction for an approximately 88-acre
area in the City of Rosemead. The proposed project may include a mixture of commercial,
residential, and open space. The City of Rosemead quantified the proposed project’s
construction and operational air quality emissions and compared those emissions to
SCAQMD’s regional and localized air quality CEQA significance thresholds to determine the
significance of air quality impacts. Based on the analyses, the City of Rosemead found that
the proposed project’s construction and operational air quality impacts would be significant
and unavoidable after mitigation.
Future development within the Planning Area will be subject to SCAQMD Rule 403 that
prohibits emissions of fugitive dust from any grading activity, storage pile, or other
disturbed surface area if it crosses the project property line or if emissions caused by
vehicle movement cause substantial impairment of visibility (defined as exceeding 20
percent opacity in the air). The majority of future development proposals will be subject to
the minimum SCAQMD fugitive dust requirements and considering that the majority of
properties are under an acre in size, fugitive dust is of minimal concern as earthmoving
activities will be constrained and topsoil or surficial infill materials will be minimally
exposed. Should a development proposal occur on a 20-acre or larger project site, it would
be subject to the next tier of fugitive dust regulations applicable to projects on sites of five
or more acres of surface area that will be disturbed during construction or that daily earth-
moving operations of 3,850 cubic yards or more will occur on three days in any year in the
South Coast Air Basin, the Lead Agency is required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 403(e) –
Additional Requirements for Large Operations. The requirements may include, but are not
limited to, Large Operation Notification (Form 403 N), appropriate signage, additional dust
control measures, and employment of a dust control supervisor that has successfully
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completed the Dust Control in the South Coast Air Basin training class. Potential impacts
resulting from fugitive dust emissions will be less than significant with incorporation of
existing regulatory requirements.
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 16: Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
The following revisions are made to Section 16 (Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases) page 16-3,
second paragraph:
The City would continue to evaluate short-term, construction-related impacts and long-
term impacts for discretionary land use projects, so that best available control measures can
be applied, where warranted, to minimize the effects of individual development projects.
The City would encourage such control measures prior to approval of a Site Plan and Design
Review of a proposed individual development project. The City may encourage the
following requirements on a Site Plan and Design Review approval for a proposed
individual development project: maximize use of solar energy including solar panels;
installing the maximum possible number of solar energy arrays on the building roofs
and/or on the project site to generate solar energy for the facility; use light colored paving
and roofing materials; install light colored “cool” roofs and cool pavements; improve
walkability design and pedestrian network; increase transit accessibility and frequency by
encouraging project designs to allow for incorporating Bus Rapid Transit lines with options
for permanent operational funding stream; explore options to limit parking supply below
the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) rates and separate parking costs from
property costs; require use of electric lawn mowers and leaf blowers; require that 240-Volt
electrical outlets or Level 2 chargers be installed in residential garages on-site that would
enable charging of NEVs and/or battery powered vehicles; require at least 5% of all
commercial vehicle parking spaces include EV charging stations., encourage electrical
panels to be appropriately sized to allow for future expanded use.
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 13: Transportation and Traffic
The following revisions are made to Section 13 (Transportation and Traffic) page 13-15, first
paragraph:
CITY OF EL MONTE
The City of El Monte significance thresholds are based on Appendix G of the CEQA
Guidelines, as amended. The City of El Monte General Plan Circulation Element has
established goals and policies for Project-related increases in the volume-to-capacity ratio
(V/C) of study intersections. The following increases in peak hour V/C ratios are considered
significant impacts:
When a proposed project increases traffic at a signalized intersection by two
percent or more of capacity (V/C greater then/equal to 0.02) and causing or
worsening LOS F (V/C greater than 1.00).
A project may require mitigation measures, based on the following:
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Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load
and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the
number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections).
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established
by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways.
Result in inadequate parking capacity.
Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks).
SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC IMPACT DETERMINATIONS
Two intersections to the east of the study area (Rosemead Boulevard/Telstar Avenue and
Potrero Avenue/Garvey) were analyzed for traffic impacts. The traffic volumes and other
data was taken from the City of El Monte General Plan Update, 2011 and the City of El Monte
Media Center EIR. Volumes were factored up to the year 2015 for the existing-year traffic
analysis scenario, using the same growth application methodology. The project trip
assignment at the east end of the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan study area was projected to
include the two added intersections. The level of service analysis for the two intersections,
as shown in the table below, indicates the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan would not create
significant traffic impact at these intersections. No mitigation measures are recommended
for these intersections.
TABLE 13-6.1 – CITY OF EL MONTE TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Study Intersections Peak
Hour
Existing
(2015)
Conditions
Cumulative
(2035) No
Project
Conditions
Cumulative
(2035)
with-
Project
Conditions
Change
in ICU
Value
Significant
Impact
ICU
Value
LOS ICU
Value
LOS ICU
Value
LOS
101 Rosemead
Blvd/Telster Ave
AM 0.669 B 0.726 C 0.755 C 0.029 No
PM 0.759 C 0.809 D 0.826 D 0.017 No
102 Potrero
Avenue/Garvey
AM 0.694 B 0.745 C 0.805 D 0.060 No
PM 0.774 C 0.827 D 0.860 D 0.033 No
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 20: Bibliography
The following revisions are made to Section 20 (Bibliography) page 1:
City of El Monte. General Plan. 2011. Prepared by the City of El Monte.
Draft EIR Volume II – Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Initial Study Appendix C
The following revisions are made to the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Initial Study Appendix C
(Technical Memoranda Compendium) page 4-9, Table 4.3:
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Table 4.3 of the Rosemead Garvey Avenue Technical Compendium does not reflect the AM
and PM Peak ICU and LOS values identified in the KOA Corporation Traffic Impact Analysis
for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR dated May 26, 2016. The values are correctly
included in Table 13-1 of the Draft EIR Volume I. Revisions to data in technical reports
included in appendices are typically not completed for Final EIRs.
The following revisions are made to the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Initial Study Appendix C
(Technical Memoranda Compendium) page 4-12, Table 4.4:
Table 4.4 of the Rosemead Garvey Avenue Technical Compendium does not reflect the
correct 1-10 Freeway Conditions values identified in Table 5-1 of the KOA Corporation
Traffic Impact Analysis for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Draft EIR dated May 26, 2016.
The values are correctly included in Table 13-2 of the Draft EIR Volume I. Revisions to data
in technical reports included in appendices are typically not completed for Final EIRs.
Draft EIR Volume I – Section 19: Organizations and Persons Consulted
The following revisions are made to Section 19 (Organizations and Persons Consulted) page 19-1,
first paragraph:
City of Rosemead
Beautification Committee
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
City of Rosemead
Planning Department
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
City of Rosemead
Public Works Department
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770
County of Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whitter California 91770
Department of Transportation District 7-Office of Transportation Planning
100 S. Main Street, MS 16
Los Angeles, California 90012
County of Los Angeles
Fire Department
1320 North Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90063
Gabrielino Band of Mission Indians-Kizh Nation
P.O Box 393
Covina, California 91723
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Gabrielino/Tongva Nation
P.O. Box 86908
Los Angeles, California 90086
Gabrielino/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians
P.O. Box 693
San Gabriel, California 91178
Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, California 90067
Golden State Water Company
Planning/Environmental Review Foothill District
401 S. San Dimas Canyon Road
San Dimas, California 91773
Land Design Consultants
2700 E. Foothill Boulevard, Suite 200
Pasadena, California 91107
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, California 90012
Southern California Air Quality Management District
Planning/environmental review
21865 Copley Drive
P.O. Box 4939
Diamond Bar, California 91765
Southern California Edison Company
Real Properties Land Management - Metro Region
2131 Walnut Grove Ave. | G.O.3, 2nd Floor | Rosemead, CA 91770
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4 PUBLIC CIRCULATION
Notice of Availability
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Distribution
The Notice of Availability (NOA) was distributed to all agencies on the standard notification list
maintained by the Community Development Department via Certified Mail (see following pages)
and was posted to the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group. The NOA and Notice of Completion
(NOC) were sent to the State Clearinghouse for distribution to State agencies.
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Public Circulation 4
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50 City of Rosemead
Notice of Completion
Public Circulation 4
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5 MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM
Table 5 - 1
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
CITY OF ROSEMEAD GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Air Quality Mitigation Measures
EIR Mitigation Measures
(5.-B-1)
Prior to issuance of grading permits, proponents
of future development or improvement projects
within the Planning Area shall provide evidence
that the project contractor will use low-VOC
architectural coatings, scheduling or other
methods where the content of volatile organic
compounds (VOC) does not exceed zero g/l for
internal and exterior non-residential
applications. This measure shall be verified
through standard building inspections.
Before and
during project
construction
Compliance
verified
through
grading plan
review and
building
inspections.
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
(5.-B-2)
Prior to issuance of grading permits, proponents
of future development or improvement projects
within the Planning Area shall provide evidence
that the project contractor will use construction
equipment that utilizes a Tier IV engine
emissions output equivalent for all construction
activity or alternative means such as reducing
daily activity. Evidence of use of Tier IV
equipment shall be verified by the planning
department.
Before and
during project
construction
Compliance
verified
through
grading plan
review and
building
inspections.
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
Cultural Mitigation Measures
EIR Mitigation Measures
(6.A-1)
The City shall have prepared a historic
resources survey for the Planning Area by which
structures, landmarks, improvement, or other
features that are listed or eligible for listing on
the California Register of Historic Properties
and/ or the National Register of Historic Places
to afford those properties of historic value, if
any, the benefits involved with these registers.
The City will consider the feasibility and
eligibility for a historic district to be mapped in
the Planning Area and/or in adjacent portions of
the City. Until such time that an area wide
historic resources survey has been approved,
In conjunction
with approval
of
discretionary
cases and
tentative
subdivision
maps
If resources
discovered,
retain
qualified
archaeologist
and comply
with State
and Federal
codes and
regulations
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program 5
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
applicants for entitlements for future
development projects on properties developed
with structures 45 years or older in age shall
submit a project-specific historic resources
survey prepared by a professional architectural
historian or other qualified professional to
determine if any structures on the project site
are listed or eligible for listing as historic
resources. A treatment programs shall be
prepared by a qualified professional should any
listed or eligible structures be identified with
the primary goal of leaving the resource in
place. Other treatment options include
incorporating the structure into the design of
the project, moving the structure such that it
does not need to be modified due to
construction activities, and preparing a photo
survey of the property.
(6.B-1)
In the event of the unanticipated discovery of
archeological resources while conducting
earthmoving activities during construction of
future development within the Specific Plan
Planning Area, the project proponent shall
engage in a comprehensive recovery program,
such as that outlined in the project cultural
resources technical report or another designed
by a professional archeologist meeting the
Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification and Standards, to include, as
During project
construction
If resources
discovered,
retain
qualified
archaeologist
and comply
with State
and Federal
codes and
regulations
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
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EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
necessary and dependent on the specific
attributes of the discovery, cultural resources
sensitivity training for construction personnel,
treatment plan, periodic monitoring, and
closure reporting. The program shall persist
throughout the remainder of earthmoving
activities or over a shorter internal if deemed
appropriate by the lead professional
archeologist. Building construction shall not
commence until receipt of the closure report by
the Community Development Director
indicating completion of all applicable recovery
tasks as verified by the lead professional
archaeologist.
(6.C-1)
In the event of the unanticipated discovery of
paleontological resources while conducting
earthmoving activities during construction of
future development within the Specific Plan
Planning Area, the project proponent shall
engage in a comprehensive recovery program,
such as that outlined in the project cultural
resources technical report or another designed
by a professional paleontologist meeting the
qualifications of the Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology, to include, as necessary and
dependent on the specific attributes of the
discovery, resource sensitivity training for
construction personnel, treatment plan, periodic
monitoring, and closure reporting. The program
During project
construction
If remains
uncovered,
notify Los
Angeles
County
Coroner,
qualified
archaeologist,
and Native
American
monitor
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program 5
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
shall persist throughout the remainder of
earthmoving activities or over a shorter interval
if deemed appropriate by the project
paleontologist. Building construction shall not
commence until receipt of the closure report by
the Community Development Director
indicating completion of all applicable recovery
tasks as verified by the lead professional
paleontologist.
Noise Mitigation Measures
EIR Mitigation Measures
(11.A-1)
Prior to issuance of demolition or grading
permits, the Project Proponent of construction
sites located less than 851 feet from commercial
and residential receptors shall implement, and
identify on construction plans, any combination
of the following measures to ensure that
project-related short-term construction noise
levels are reduced by the appropriate level as
identified below to be reviewed and verified by
the Building Department.
Distance to
Receptor
(feet)
Maximum
Noise Level
(dBA Lmax)
Reductions
Needed to
Meet 65 dBA
Standard
Ongoing/upon
receipt of
noise
complaints
As
appropriate,
require
acoustical
analysis for
new uses
near sensitive
uses
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
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EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
50 89.6 -24.6
100 83.6 -18.6
200 77.5 -12.5
500 69.6 -4.6
851 65.0 -
(11.A-1)
Stationary construction noise sources such as
generators or pumps must be located at least
100 feet from sensitive land uses, as feasible, or
at maximum distance when necessary to
complete work near sensitive land uses. The
mitigation measure must be implemented
throughout construction and may be
periodically monitored by the Community
Development Director or designee during
routine inspections.
During project
construction
As
appropriate,
require
acoustical
analysis for
new uses
near sensitive
uses
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
(11.A-1)
Construction staging areas must be located as
far from noise sensitive land uses as feasible.
This mitigation measure must be implemented
throughout construction and may be
periodically monitored by the Community
Development Director or designee during
routine inspections.
During project
construction
As
appropriate,
require
acoustical
analysis for
new uses
near sensitive
uses
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program 5
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EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
(11.A-1)
Throughout construction, the contractor shall
ensure all construction equipment is equipped
with included noise attenuating devices and are
properly maintained. This mitigation measure
shall be periodically monitored by the
Community Development Director, or designee
during routine inspections.
During project
construction
As
appropriate,
require
acoustical
analysis for
new uses
near sensitive
uses
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
(11.A-1)
Idling equipment must be turned off when not
in use. This mitigation measure may be
periodically monitored by the Community
Development Director, or designee during
routine inspections.
During project
construction
As
appropriate,
require
acoustical
analysis for
new uses
near sensitive
uses
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division
Transportation and Traffic Mitigation Measures
EIR Mitigation Measures
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EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
(13. A-1)
Prior to issuance of building permits, the project
proponent shall submit fair share payments to
the Building and Safety Division consistent with
the roadway improvements identified in the
project traffic impact analysis, and listed below,
and the requirements of the City’s Development
Impact Fee program.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
(13. A-1)
San Gabriel Boulevard/Hellman Avenue
Intersection-Signal Coordination- The signal
coordination implementation effort for the
Gabriel Boulevard/Hellman Avenue intersection
would ideally include that intersection and two
additional signalized intersections to the south
on San Gabriel Boulevard. Potential
improvements range on the low end from GPS
time-based units and associated wiring, to
provide clock based synchronization of the
traffic signals. This could be implemented and
provide mitigation, if radio-based
communications are feasible based on distances
and obstacles between signals.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program 5
Final EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan 61
CITY OF ROSEMEAD GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
(13. A-1)
From New Avenue/Garvey Avenue
intersection to Walnut Grove Avenue/Garvey
Avenue Intersection-Restriping of Garvey
Avenue-Roadway from two travel lanes to three
travel lanes removal of on-street parking. A
potential restriping effort on Garvey Avenue to
provide three travel lanes in each direction.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
(13. A-1)
From Del Mar Avenue/Garvey Avenue-
Additional 3rd through lane for eastbound and
westbound.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
5 Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
62 City of Rosemead
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EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
(13. A-1)
From Kelburn Avenue/Garvey Avenue-
Additional 3rd through lane for eastbound and
westbound.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
(13. A-1)
From San Gabriel Boulevard/Garvey Avenue-
Additional 3rd through lane for eastbound and
westbound.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program 5
Final EIR for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan 63
CITY OF ROSEMEAD GARVEY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
EIR: Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Timing/
Frequency
Action
Indicating
Compliance Monitoring
Agency
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
(13. A-1)
From Walnut Grove Avenue/Garvey Avenue-
Additional 3rd through lane for eastbound and
westbound.
In conjunction
with approval
of building
permits
Compliance
verified
through
review of
building
permits and
prior to
approval of
building
permits
City of
Rosemead
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Division and
Public Works
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