2002 21st Street Condominiums Project EIR BACKGROUND: In November 2012, a Final EIR was published for the project (which consisted of 21 units at that time). The Final EIR, which is incorporated by reference, analyzed the potential environmental impacts of the project and included comments received on the Draft EIR, a list of commenters, and responses to comments. The Initial Study included in the Final EIR, had determined that impacts on historical resources would be less than significant and thus, the issue was not analyzed in detail. In May 2014, the Planning Commission held a hearing to consider certification of the Final EIR. After discussions, the Planning Commission continued the project in order to address design and review the potential historic significance of the property. On August 27, 2014, the property owner filed applications to demolish all of the buildings on the subject site. Subsequently, in October 2014, the City commissioned the preparation of assessment reports to determine the historic significance of the property. On December 8, 2014, the City’s Landmarks Commission reviewed assessment reports prepared for 2002-2008 21st Street and 2014-2018 21st Street which addressed the project site’s eligibility for Landmark and Structure of Merit status. After review and discussion, the Landmarks Commission designated the two one-story Mid-Century Modern courtyard apartment buildings at 2002-2008 21st Street as Structures of Merit. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15088.5(a), a Recirculated EIR is required when significant new information and analyses have been added or changed in portions of the EIR after it has circulated. In accordance with CEQA, a Recirculated Draft EIR for the project has been prepared to address the issue of historic resources and minor design changes to the project in response to Planning Commission comments. PROJECT DESCRIPTION : The project would involve demolition of all existing on-site improvements, including the Structures of Merit, and development of a two-story 19-unit condominium complex with two buildings and a central courtyard on the 0.66 acre project site. Two of the units would be reserved as affordable (very low income) units. Each of the 19 units would be two-bedroom, two and a half bath townhouse style condominiums with two stories above a basement level garage. A total of 42 parking spaces would be provided. Access to the parking would be from a single driveway from 20th Court Alley at the southwest corner of the site. Documents Final Environmental Impact Report - Sunday Nov 25, 2018 2002 21st Street Condos Final EIR Preface Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Synopsis Project Objectives Areas of Known Controversy Alternatives Issues Not Studied in Detail in the Recirculated EIR Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures 1 Introduction 1.1 Project and Environmental Impact Report Background 1.2 Purpose and Legal Authority 1.3 Lead, Responsible, and Trustee Agencies 1.4 Scope and Content 1.5 Issues Not Studied in Detail in the Recirculated Draft EIR 1.6 Environmental Review Process 2 Project Description 2.1 Project Applicant 2.2 Lead Agency Contact Person 2.3 Project Location 2.4 Existing Site Characteristics 2.5 Project Characteristics 2.6 Project Objectives 2.7 Required Approvals 3 Environmental Impact Analysis 3.1 Cultural Resources 3.2 Transportation and Traffic 4 Alternatives 4.1 Alternatives Selected for Analysis 4.2 Alternatives Considered But Rejected 4.3 Environmentally Superior Alternative 5 References and Preparers 5.1 Bibliography 5.2 List of Preparers 6 Introduction to the Final EIR 6.1 CEQA Requirements 6.2 Uses of the Final EIR 6.3 Revisions to the Draft EIR 6.4 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 6.5 Organization of the Final EIR 7 Comment Letters and Responses 7.1 Overview 7.2 List of Those Who Commented on the Draft EIR 7.3 Comments and Responses 8 Corrections and Additions 8.1 Executive Summary 8.2 Introduction 8.3 Project Description 8.4 Environmental Impact Analysis 8.5 Alternatives 8.6 References and Preparers 9 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Purpose 9.3 Responsibilities and Duties 9.4 List of Mitigation Measures 2002 21st Street Condos Final EIR Appendices Appendix A_NOP and IS Appendix B_November 2012 Final EIR City of Santa Monica 2002 21st Street Condominiums Project - Final EIR Table of Contents Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Project Description 3.0 Environmental Setting 4.0 Environmental Impact Analysis 4.1 Shadows 4.2 Air Quality 4.3 Construction Effects 4.4 Neighborhood Effects 4.5 Noise 4.6 Transportation/Traffic 4.7 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 5.0 Other CEQA Considerations 6.0 Alternatives 7.0 References and Report Preparers Introduction to the Final EIR 8.0 Comments and Responses 9.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Appendices Appendix A - Initial Study and Notice of Preparation Appendix B - Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Worksheets Appendix C - Noise Measurements and Modeling Results Appendix D - Traffic Memorandum Appendix C-1_March 2007 Historic Resources Report Appendix C-2_August 2014 Historic Resources Assessment Appendix C-3_October 10 2014 Landmark and Structure of Merit Assessment Appendix C-4_October 27 2014 Structure of Merit Assessment Appendix C-5_August 2016 Historical Resources Assessment Appendix D_Traffic Study Draft Environmental Impact Report - Tuesday Mar 13, 2018 The Recirculated Draft EIR comment period is 45 days as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15105. Comments may be submitted, in writing, by 5:30 PM on Friday Apr 27, 2018 2002 21st Street Condominiums Project Recirculated Draft EIR Table of Contents Executive Summary Project Synopsis Project Objectives Areas of Known Controversy Alternatives Issues Not Studied in Detail in the Recirculated EIR Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures 1 Introduction 1.1 Project and Environmental Impact Report Background 1.2 Purpose and Legal Authority 1.3 Lead, Responsible, and Trustee Agencies 1.4 Scope and Content 1.5 Issues Not Studied in Detail in the Recirculated Draft EIR 1.6 Environmental Review Process 2 Project Description 2.1 Project Applicant 2.2 Lead Agency Contact Person 2.3 Project Location 2.4 Existing Site Characteristics 2.5 Project Characteristics 2.6 Project Objectives 2.7 Required Approvals 3 Environmental Impact Analysis 3.1 Cultural Resources 3.2 Transportation and Traffic 4 Alternatives 4.1 Alternatives Selected for Analysis 4.2 Alternatives Considered But Rejected 4.3 Environmentally Superior Alternative 5 References and Preparers 5.1 Bibliography 5.2 List of Preparers