Reso PC15-01 PC Reso (3051 ) to Adopt Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration - La Palma

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3.0 Environmental Impact Checklist surrounding land uses due to the flat topography and the dense development in the area. Therefore,impacts would be less than significant. Once completed, the new homes and surrounding landscaping would be developed to be consistent with the existing neighborhood. The project would include landscaping and homes designed with a consistent theme and visual variation that would have a positive overall visual impact. The project would include the removal of several existing trees. The new development, however,would include maintaining 10 existing trees and planting up to 26 additional trees, mostly along the perimeter of the project.These trees would visually shield the development from neighboring properties and would enhance the appearance of the project.The project would not cause visual degradation of the surroundings. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Less-than-Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The project site is currently developed with three single-family residences and ancillary structures and yard space. Existing lighting is limited to interior and exterior Iighting on the three homes. Project construction would occur during daytime hours and would not require additional nighttime lighting. Impacts from light or glare would not occur during construction. The long-term development and occupancy of the homes may result in new sources of light and glare primarily from: • Interior and exterior lights on/in the 12 new homes • Street lighting and ambient lighting along the new private streets • Bollard lighting along Kentfield Avenue • Up light spotlights on signature trees These varied sources of Iighting could impact surrounding properties, could impact individuals within the proposed development, and could contribute to an overall increase in the area's ambient lighting. The proposed project includes planting trees and shrubs along the perimeter of the project site,which would serve as a barrier to limit the amount of light that is cast on adjacent buildings as the trees and shrubs mature. However,impacts could still be potentially significant due to the use of exterior lighting and up lighting.Mitigation Measure AES-1 would ensure that the proposed project's lighting would not create a new source of substantial light or glare. Mitigation Measure AES-1: Prior to Building Permit issuance,the applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan, including a photometric site plan that shows shielding of any exterior lights such that the lighting does not extend beyond the site. This requirement can be accomplished through the use of downward facing and shielded fixtures for exterior buildings and street illumination. The plan shall also identify the type and position of up lighting for signature trees.Up lights on signature trees shall not direct light or create light spill past the tree canopy. The plan shall be subject to review and approval by Engineering and Transportation Services. La Palma Subdivision Project Final Initial Study;Mitigated Negative Declaration 20