2024-053 - Final Supplemental for The Related Bristol Specific Plan Project

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Asbestos Containing Materials. Buildings on the Project site were constructed in the 1970s when many structures were constructed with what are now recognized as hazardous building materials, such as lead and asbestos. Demolition of these structures could result in the release of hazardous materials. However, asbestos abatement contractors must follow state regulations contained in California Code of Regulations Sections 1529, and 341.6 through 341.14 as implemented by SCAQMD Rule 1403 to ensure that asbestos removed during demolition or redevelopment of the existing buildings is transported and disposed of at an appropriate facility. Section 19827.5 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that local agencies not issue demolition permit until an applicant has demonstrated compliance with notification requirements under applicable federal regulations regarding hazardous air pollutants, including asbestos. These requirements are included as PPP HAZ-1 to ensure that the Project applicant submits verification to the City that the appropriate activities related to asbestos have occurred, which would reduce the potential of impacts related to asbestos to a less than significant level (Draft Supplemental EIR at p. 5.6-24). Undocumented Hazardous Materials, The Project site has a long history of various uses that includes use and storage of hazardous materials. As a result, there is the potential for undocumented hazardous material to exist onsite. Excavated soil containing hazardous substances and hazardous building materials would be classified as a hazardous waste if they exhibit the characteristics of ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity (CCR, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 11, Article 3). State and federal laws require detailed planning to ensure that hazardous materials are properly handled, used, stored, and disposed of, and in the event that such materials are accidentally released, to prevent or to mitigate injury to health or the environment. These regulations are detailed previously and include, but are not limited to, the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act that is implemented by OSHA, and the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. Additionally, the California Integrated Waste Management Board and the RWQCB specifically address management of hazardous materials and waste handling in their adopted regulations (CCR, Title 14 and CCR, Title 27). Also, Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 would reduce impacts related to other soil contamination, not identified previously. Thus, with implementation of existing regulations and Mitigation Measure HAZ-1, impacts related to upset or accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment would be less than significant (Draft Supplemental EIR at pp. 5.6-24 through 5.6-25). Operation Development under the proposed Project would involve multi -family, restaurant, and retail commercial uses that would use and store common hazardous materials such as paints, solvents, and cleaning products. Also, building mechanical systems and grounds and landscape maintenance could also use a variety of products formulated with hazardous materials, including fuels, cleaners, lubricants, adhesives, sealers, and pesticides,/herbicides. A Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) is required to be implemented for the proposed Project (as further discussed in Section 5.7, Hydrology and Water Quality and included as PPP WQ-2). The BMPs that would be implemented as part of the WQMP would protect human health and the environment should any accidental spills or releases of hazardous materials occur during operation of the proposed Project. Mitigation Measure HAZ-1 requires implementation of a Soil Management Plan to ensure appropriate removal and handling of potentially hazardous materials that could be encountered during site excavation and grading. As a result, operation of the proposed Project would not result