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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: • Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Redondo Beach Room 121 45 Diamond Strepment Department
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Redondo Beach, California 90277
• County Clerk
County of Los Angeles
Business Filing Office
12400 East Imperial Highway, Room 2001
Norwalk, California 90650
Project Title: Fulton Playfield Multi-Benefit Infiltration Project Project Location - Specific: Fulton Playfield - 529 Earle Lane (Greenflag Detention Basin) anc parkways along Rindge Lane and Earle Lane
Project Location - City: City of Redondo Beach
Project Location - County: County of Los Angeles
Project Description:
le existing storm drain. Parkway greening and ocean-friendly gardens are al roposed as bioretention improvements to capture surface runc Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Redondo Beach Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Public Works Department, City of Redondo Beach Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (CEQA Section 21080(b)(1); CEQA Guidelines Section 15268) Declared Emergency (CEQA Section 21080(b)(3); CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(a)) Emergency Project (CEQA Section 21080(b)(4); CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(b)(c)) Categorical Exemption. State type and CEQA Guidelines Section Number: 15301 & 15304 reasons Why Project is Exempt: The project consists of modifications to the existing public facilities involving no expansion of use anc ninor alterations to land. The improvement of the existing stormwater detention basin facility improves capture of existing flows and help:
the significance of an historic resource.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Antonio Gardea, AICP Telephone Number: (310) 318-0637 X3191 If Filed by Applicant:
1. Attach Certified Document of Exemption Finding
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes Ditor carden
Signature Date: August 24, 2023 Title: Senior Planner
Date Received for Filing at OPR (if applicable): Not Applicable redondo
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CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
EXEMPTION DECLARATION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE: August 23, 2023
PROJECT LOCATION: ulton Playfield - 529 Earle Lane (Greenflag Detention Basin) ar arkways along Rindge Lane and Earle Lane, Redondo Beac
PROPOSED PROJECT: Involves marling the existing diversion chambe he direct stomate flow from the storm drain line in Rindge Lane into the existing detention basin located on the western portion of the playfield. Detained water would be routed into 13 dry wells for infiltration underneath the eastern portion of the playfield. Excess stormwater will overflow into the existing diversion chamber and the existing storm drain. Parkway greening and ocean-friendly gardens are also proposed as bioretention improvements to capture surface runoff.
In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 10, Section 10-3.301(a) of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, the above-referenced project is Categorically Exempt from the requirement for preparation of environmental review documents pursuant to:
Sections 15301 and 15304 which state, in part, that the minor alteration, repair, and maintenance of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features which involves negligible or no expansion does not require further environmental review. This finding is supported by the fact that the project involves the replacement and improvement of an existing playground area, including sand and rubber surfaces.
Class 1 consists of the alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use. The improvement of the existing stormwater detention basin facility improves capture of existing flows and helps recharge the groundwater. Class 4 consists of minor alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Existing trees would remain and the proposed renovated parkways and gardens consist of native and water efficient landscaping.
The project is consistent with those actions outlined as exempt from environmental review under the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act,
The subject site is not located within an area designated as an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, nor within the California Coastal Zone, nor within an officially designated, state scenic highway, nor within a hazardous waste site include on any list compile pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, nor within a designated historic district, nor is it a historic resource. The project is not a successive project in the same place that may have a cumulative impact over time, nor will the project have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
Brandy Forbes, AlCe
Community Development Director