Griffith Observatory Master Plan
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
1994041029
Lead Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
Griffith Observatory Master Plan
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/18/2003
Document Description
The Griffith Observatory is situated in Griffth Park in the City of Los Angeles. The project includes renovation of the existing observatory building and construction of additional exhibit space and parking.
The project is expected to result in the permanent loss of four of the twelve Nevin's barberry shrubs found in scattered locations near the observatory. Nevin's barberry is protected under the California Endangered Species Act, requiring issuance of a California Incidental Take Permit "Permit".
Contact Information
Name
Marjorie Matthews
Agency Name
CITY OF LOS ANGELES - DEPT. OF RECREATION & PARKS
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles
Cross Streets
OBSERVATORY RD/VERMONT CANYON
Waterways
LA RIVER
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFG
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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