1. 1828 Ocean Ave & 1921 Ocean Front Walk PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING
City of Santa Monica
ESA PCR
October 20, 2016

2. Planning ProCess Community Meeting (August 25, 2016)
ARB Concept Design Review
EIR Process
Planning Commission Hearing to Consider Approval of Projects and EIR
Coastal Commission Approval
ARB Final Design Approval

3. Purpose of scoping meeting
Inform the public of the proposed projects
Provide an overview of the environmental review process
Identify environmental issues for analysis in the EIR
Receive public comments regarding environmental topics, issue of concern, and alternatives to be evaluated

4. Project locations

5. Existing Project Sites
Ocean Avenue
Pico Boulevard
Bay Street

6. 1828 Ocean Avenue Conceptual Site Plan

7. 1828 Ocean Avenue Elevations

8. 1828 Ocean Avenue Elevations

9. 1921 Ocean Front Walk conceptual Site Plan

10. 1921 Ocean Front Walk Elevations

11. 1921 Ocean Front Walk Elevations

12. Project components Residential Units 83 22 105 Sf 88,135 41,779
Use
1828 Ocean Avenue
1921 Ocean Front Walk
Total – Both Sites
Residential
Units 83 22
105 Sf
88,135
41,779
129,914
Restaurant/Cafes
1 tenant – 2,000 sf
2 tenants – 3,880 sf
3 independently operated restaurants – 5,880 sf
Indoor
1,250 sf
2,910 sf
4,160 sf
Outdoor
750 sf
970 sf
1,720 sf
Parking
277 spaces (incl. 127 Casa del Mar valet)
61 spaces
338 spaces (incl. 127 Casa del Mar valet)
Minimum Outdoor Living Area
8,300 sf
2,200 sf
10,500 sf
Building Height
47 feet
Total Area for Calculation of FAR
89,385 sf
44,689
134,074
SOURCE: Project plans current as of October 20, 2016.

13. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Purpose: to inform decision-makers and the public of a project’s potential physical effects on the environment
Applies to discretionary projects
Increases public understanding of and participation in environmental review process
Discloses potential impacts on the environment
Identifies ways to avoid or reduce potential significant impacts through feasible mitigation measures or alternatives

14. CEQA
EIR is an informational document that represents “good faith” effort to disclose projects’ potential environmental impacts and identify ways to lessen such impacts
CEQA does not deny or approve a project

15. Overview of CEQA Process
Notice of Preparation (NOP)
Extended public comment period (9/13/16 through 10/27/16)
Scoping Meeting
Prepare & Publish Draft EIR
45-day public review
Prepare & Publish Final EIR
Response to comments on Draft EIR
Corrections or additions to Draft EIR
Planning Commission Considers Final EIR and Projects
Certifies EIR
If significant impacts, PC must make Findings, adopt a mitigation monitoring program, and adopt Statement of Overriding Considerations

16. The CEQA EIR Process Prepare/Distribute Notice of Preparation
(30-day review period extended to 44 days)
Prepare Final EIR Including
Response to Comments
Public Scoping Meeting
Review of Responses by
Commenting Agencies
Prepare Draft EIR
Planning Commission Hearing
Prepare Public Notice of Draft EIR Availability
File Notice of Determination
Public and Agency Review of Draft EIR
(45 days)
= Opportunities for Public Input

17. Preliminary scope: Environmental topics For Analysis in EIR
Aesthetics (including Shadows)
Neighborhood Effects
Noise
Air Quality
Population/Housing
Cultural Resources
Public Services (Fire/Police)
Construction Effects
Geology/Soils
Transportation/Circulation
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Utilities (Water/Sewer)
Land Use and Planning
Mandatory Findings of Significance

18. Contents of Draft EIR Description of the Projects
Existing Environmental and Regulatory Setting (baseline)
Analysis of Projects Impacts on the Environment
Based on CEQA Guidelines and Thresholds and substantial evidence in the record
Includes analysis of cumulative impacts
Feasible Mitigation Measures, as necessary
Analysis of Reasonable Range of Alternatives

19. Opportunities for Public Comment
Public Comments on Scope, Focus, Content of EIR
Provide comments at tonight’s meeting
Form for written comments provided
Turn in to staff
Mail/drop off to City Hall
comments
Comments will be reviewed by EIR consultant and City to ensure that environmental issues/concerns are addressed in the EIR
Comments accepted through October 27, 2016

20. Contact Information
Please direct your comments to:
Russell Bunim, Associate Planner
City Planning Division
City of Santa Monica
1685 Main Street, Room 212
Santa Monica, California 90407

21. Q&A/Public Comments
Questions?
Public Comments