Appendix IS-3 Soils and Geology Report
Appendix IS-3 Soils and Geology Report August 7, 2017 Revised February 22, 2019 File No. 21439 Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Successor Trustee Our Lady of Mt. Lebanon – St. Peter Maronite Catholic Cathedral Los Angeles Real Estate Trust 333 San Vicente Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90048 Attention: Construction Committee Subject: Environmental Impact Report, Soils and Geology Issues Proposed Church Addition and Residential Tower 333 South San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, California Ladies and Gentlemen: 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document is intended to discuss potential soil and geological issues for the proposed development, as required by Appendix G of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. This report included one exploratory excavation, collection of representative samples, laboratory testing, engineering analysis, review of published geologic data, review of available geotechnical engineering information and the preparation of this report. 2.0 SITE CONDITIONS The site is located at 333 South San Vicente Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles, California. The site is triangular in shape, and just under one acre in area. The site is bounded by a city alley to the north, San Vicente Boulevard to the east, Burton Way to the south, and Holt Avenue to the west. The site is shown relative to nearby topographic features in the enclosed Vicinity Map. The site is currently developed with a catholic church complex, and a paved parking lot. The structures which currently occupy the site range between one and three stories in height. The site’s grade is relatively level, with no pronounced highs or lows. Vegetation at the site consists of abundant mature trees, grass lawns, bushes and shrubs, contained in manicured landscaped areas.
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