HomeMy WebLinkAboutEIR 84-03; BATIQUITOS LAGOON EDUCATIONAL PARK; DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE BATIQUITOS LAGOON EDUCATIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN EIR 84-03; 1985-03-07DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE BAT1QUITOS LAGOON
EDUCATIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN
EIR 84-3
Prepared for
CITY OF CARLSBAD
1200 ELM AVENUE
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
Prepared by
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Regional Environmenlal Consultants
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RECON NUMBER R-1488
MARCH 7, 1985
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I • INTRODUCTION 1
II. SUMMARY ANALYSIS 3
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3
B. CONCLUSIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENT AL ANALYSIS 11
c. SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL
CHANGES AND ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED SHOULD THE PROPOSED
PROJECT BE IMPLEMENTED 16
o. EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT 17
E. RELATIONSHIP OF LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF
MAN'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND
ENHANCEMENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY 18
F. GROWTH INDUCEMENT 19
G. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION 20
1 • No Project 20
2. Development of an Alternate Mix of Uses 20
111. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 24
A. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION 24
B. LANO USE 34
c. TOPOGRAPHY AND VISUAL AESTHETICS 42
D. CULTURAL AND PALEONTOl.OCICAL RESOURCES 47
E. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 49
F. COMMUNITY SERVICES 55
G. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY 58
H. ACRI CULTURAL RESOURCES 61
I. AIR QUALITY 68
J. UTILITIES AND ENERGY 75
--K. NOISE 79
L. GEOLOGY AND SOILS 83
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
IV. CERTIFICATION
V. PERSONS AND AGENCIES CONSUL TED
VI. REFERENCES CITED
APPENDICES
A: Project Data
B: Traffic Analysis
C: Air Quality O ata
D: Geologic Reconnaissance
FIGURES
1: Project location in San Diego County
2: Project location as shown on the U.S.G.S. map
3: Proposed master plan
4: Conceptual site plan
5: Existing and proposed circulation system
6: Distribution of project-generated traffic
7: Distribution of project-generated and future traffic
8: Carlsbad General Plan land use map
9: Carlsbad zoning map
10: Vegetation map of the subject property
11 : Soi I types on the subject property
12: Noise contours from vehicular and train traffic
TABLES
1: Trip Generation
2: Peak-Hour Trip Generation
3: Traffic Model Trip Generation
4: Conventional Zoning Requirements for Proposed Uses
5: Schools Serving the Project Site
6: Analysis of Soils on Project Site
7: Ambient Air Quality Standards
8: Summaries of Air Quality Data
9: Summary of Emissions from the Proposed Project
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--I. INTRODUCTION
This environmental impact report (EIR) has been prepared according to
the requirements set forth by the City of Carlsbad and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended. It is an infor-
mational document intended for both the decision maker and the public
and, as such, it represents the relevant information concerning the
proposed Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park Master Plan.
Prior to this El R, two EI Rs were prepared for projects on the subject
property: Seabluff Property Annexation EIR and Batiquitos Pointe EIR
(WESTEC 1982a; WESTEC 1982b). The Seabluff EIR covered the property
between Interstate 5 ( 1-5) and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
(AT &SF), while the Batiquitos Pointe EIR addressed the area between the
AT &SF Railway and Carlsbad Boulevard. The Seabluff project addressed
annexation of the site to the City of Carlsb-ad and prezone to PC (Planned
Community), which would conform with the Carlsbad General Plan desig-
nations of medium density residential (4-TO dwelling units per acre
[du/ ac]) on the northern portion of the property, medium-high density
residential (10-20 du/ac) on the southern part of the site, and open
space for the area abutting Batiquitos Lagoon, including the bluffs.
The proposed project was deemed compatible with the general plan
designations.
The project is located within the Coastal Zone and is currently under
active cultivation. Since agriculture is a major concern of the Cali-
fornia Coast~• Commission, the property owners and the commission estab-
lished an agreement which included the commitment of 64 acres through
appropriate land use restrictions to agricultural use and the remaining
40 acres to development of up_ to 600 homes. Subsequent to approval of
the annexation and prezone, development of the property would be proposed
through a master plan and a planned unit development (PUD) and tract map.
The Batiquitos Pointe EIR addressed an annexation and prezone over
35 acres. The prezone specified the northern 25-acre upland and bluff
portion of the property as RD-M (Residential, 10-20 du/ac) and a motel.
The motel would be subject to a conditional use permit and general plan
amendment at some time in the future. The remaining 10 acres of the
property, located to the south coincident with Batiquitos Lagoon and
mudflats, were proposed as open space. Both of these proposals were
approved by the City of Carlsbad and the Local Agency Formation Com-
mission (LAFCO}.
The subject of this EIR is a master plan for approximately 165 acres
of land tocated north of Batiquitos Lagoon between 1-5 and Carlsbad
Boulevard. However, before the City of Carlsbad planning staff deter-
mined the need for an EIR, an initial study was conducted. Through the
initial study, planning staff determined that the proposed project could
have a significant impact on the environment with respect to several
issues, including traffic circulation, land use, topography and visual
aesthetics, cultural and paleontological resources, biological resources,
community services, hydrology and water quality, agricultural resources,
air quality, utilities and energy, noise, and geology and soils. The EI R
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I. SUMMARY ANALYSIS
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Project Location and Setting
The 166-acre project site is located in the City of Carlsbad
adjacent to and north of Batiquitos Lagoon between 1-5 and Carlsbad
Boulevard. The property is bounded on the north by Lakeshore Gardens
Mobile Home Park. Figures 1 and 2 show the regional location of the site
and its relationship to the surrounding environs.
The subject property consists of a mesa top and bluff area
adjacent to 8atiquitos Lagoon. In addition to the major highways on both
the east and west boundaries, the AT &SF Railway tracks cross the property
in a north-south direction about 700 feet from the western boundary. The
mesa top is currently under cultivation in flowers, while the bluffs are
covered in a natural condition with coastal sage scrub. Access to the
site is available from Avenida Encinas on the east and Ponto Orive on the
west.
The project is designated in the city's general plan as resi-
dential medium (4-10 du/ac) and residential medium-high ( 10-20 du/ac}.
2. Objective/Project Characteristics
The applicant is seeking approval of an amendment to the
existing zoning from RO-M-Q (Residential) to PC (Planned Community) and
the approval of the Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park Master Plan.
Master plan approval is required before development can proceed within
the PC zone. The master plan proposes a variety of interrelated land
uses centered around an educational institution. The master plan has
divided the property into • ten areas, each with a major land use. The
proposed master plan is shown in Figure 3, with a conceptual site plan
shown in Figure 4. A detailed outline of the uses by acreage and approx-
imate square footage is provided in Appendix A, Project Data. The
description of the proposed uses is provided by area in the following
discussion.
a. Area !--Educational. This area is located east of the
railroad tracks and is mostly surrounded by a circular road. The primary
use will be an educational institution for graduate and research-oriented
programs including, but not limited to, schools of law, architecture,
real estate, land use, public affairs, journalism and media, Pacific Rim
studies, and related technologies. This area will also include compat-
ible private research and development facilities which will complement
the educational institution in a primary or secondary relationship.
Support or ancillary services and corporate offices compatible with and
necessary to the efficient operation of the educational institutions and
research and development uses will be permitted. These uses may include,
but are not limited to, heliports and heliport facilities, restaurants,
.. etail, and offices. Building height is limited to up to 25 percent of
the allowable floor area, not to exceed 75 feet.
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This area is 50.5 acres in size, with 200,000 square feet
of educational institution and 550,000 square feet of private research
and development, office, and support facilities.
b. Area I !--Residential. This area is situated adjacent to
1-5 and is set asid~ for different types of residential housing includ-
ing, but not limited to, single-family, two-family. and multi-family
units up to 15 units per acre. Also, no building shall be located within
50 feet of the south-facing lagoon bluff edge and those buildings adja-
cent to the bluff shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
Area II is 27 .8 acres and is planned for 368 units.
c. Area 111--Residential. This residential area is located
along the edge of the bluff immediately east of the railroad tracks. It
is proposed for single-story residential housing and/or vacation condo-
minium lodges for residential or corporate facilities. tn addition, no
building shall be located within SO feet of the south-facing lagoon bfuff
edge and those buildings located adjacent to the bluff shall not exceed
25 feet in height.
Area Ill is 4.9 acres, with 38 residential units or
vacation condominium lodges.
d. Area IV--Residential
Located alo·ng the northern part of the property adjacent
to the mobile-home park, this residential area is planned for a wide
variety of housing types including, but not limited to, single-family,
two-family, and multiple-family units up to ten units per gross acre.
Area IV is 9. S acres with 94 residential units.
e. Area V--Recreation Center. The recreation center is
located adjacent to the east side of the railway tracks in the southwest
portion of the site. The center will include indoor and outdoor partici-
pant and spectator sports: swimming pools, tennis courts, racquetball
courts, a gymnasium, sports fields~ and locker rooms. This area is also
planned for university housing units (two-bedroom condominiums) for
student and summer vacation condominiums, common dining facilities (cafe-
teria) as necessary to support the educational institute, and research
and development facilities.
The recreation center is 11.9 acres, with 11 tennis
courts (including one competition court); 22,000 square feet for the
gymnasium and indoor facility; 120 university housing or vacation condo-
minium units, and an olympic swimming pool and sports fields.
f. Area VI--Town and Country Center. Located immediately
north of Ponto Road and west of the railroad tracks, the Town and Country
Center is planned as a commercial facility providing retail, entertain-
ment, and professional services directly to the educational park and
recreation and residential uses within the community. It is also in-
tended to provide convenience commercial services to nearby park and
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,creation areas and travelers on Carlsbad Boulevard. The proposed uses
elude, but are not limited to, restaurants, lounges, retail, office and
accessory uses, and automobile-related services.
This 4.4-acre commercial center is planned as 50,000
square feet of retail shops, restaurants, and office space.
g. Area VII--Executive Hotel and Conference Center. Located
between Carlsbad Boulevard and the railroad tracks south of Ponto Road,
this area of the plan is proposed as a hotel and executive conference
center with ancillary recreation, office, banquet, and accessory retail
uses. Other uses would be permitted that are compatible with the primary
uses; for example, freestanding restaurants. Vacation condominium units
are also permitted within the hotel facilities.
Area VII is 22.2 acres, with 423 executive hotel suites
(including 100 vacation condominiums}; a 40,000-square-foot conference
center; and three freestanding restaurants totaling 21,000 square feet.
h. Area Vllf--Recreation/Open Space. The recreation/open
space. area is located between the railroad tracks and Carlsbad Boulevard
in the southern part of the property and is proposed to preserve the
lagoon and bluff areas on the property. In addition, it contains ero-
sion-control facilities and passive recreation uses: picnic areas, bike
and pedestrian trails, viewpoints, public access, and an interpretive
--:enter. Also, no buildings shall be located within 45 feet of the south-
1cing lagoon bluff edge.
The recreation/ open space area is 11. 9 acres. The bike
and pedestrian trails are proposed adjacent to the lagoon, and about
three acres has been set aside for picnic and public access areas along
with an interpretive cente·r.
i. Area IX--Amphitheater/Open Space. Area IX is coincident
with the major drainage found in the south-central part of the property.
It is planned for both active and passive recreation uses including
trails, viewpoints, lagoon and bluff preservation, erosion-control facil-
ities, public access, amphitheater and outdoor entertainment facilities,
and an interpretive center.
The outdoor amphitheater is proposed in an existing
drainage located east of the railway at the south end of the property.
The bike and pedestrian trail is next to the lagoon.
j. Area X--Natural Open Space. This area is generally
coincident with the lagoon and is intended for preservation of the lagoon
environment and adjacent bluffs. Public access will be limited to a bike
and pedestrian trail adjacent to the lagoon and an interpretive center.
Area X is 18. 3 acres in size.
The master plan provided height specifications, which were
.ncluded in the above area descriptions. The plan also indicates that
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towers, gables, spires, steeples, scenery lofts, cupulas, and similar
structures and necessary mechanical appurtenances may extend 20 feet
above the maximum height specified.
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B. CONCLUSIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1. Tr-afflc
a. Impacts. The Weston Pringle and Associates repor-t ( 1985)
(Appendix B) indicates that a total of 26,500 daily tr-ip ends would be
generated by the uses associated with the proposed project. This total
exceeds the tr-affic volumes indicated for the project area in the City of
Car-lsbad traffic model by 12, 780 trips. However-, the net increase to the
external r-oad system is 2,700 trips when internal trips are accounted
for. This traffic -volume will not exceed the capacities of any of the
project area roadways. Peak-hour impacts at various intersections will
result from implementation of the project and will require improvements
to mitigate the potentially adverse effects. The Weston Pringle and
Associates report ( 1985} indicates that the proposed project can be
accommodated by the planned road system with the improvements outlined
below.
b. Mitigation. Mitigation measures to avoid potential
impacts at various intersections include ( 1) signalization and dual
southbound left-turn lanes at the Poinsettia Lane/ Avenida Encinas inter-
section, (2) improvements to Avenida Encinas, and (3) evaluation of the
Carlsbad Boulevard/project access intersection, 1-5 ramp intersections,
and Poinsettia Lane should be completed when plans are available. Other
measures recommended in the Weston Pringle and Associates report include
monitoring of possible land use changes which could affect the traffic
volumes and analysis of the internal roadway system when the design is
available.·
2. Land Use
a. Impacts. The proposed industrial and reseal"'ch devel-
opment associated with the university-type institution would not be
allowed under the PC zone, since the underlying general plan designation
is not compatible. The greatest potential land use incompatibility is
between the pl"'oposed project and Batiquitos Lagoon and the existing
residential use (Lakeshore Gardens) along the northern property boundary.
b. Mitigation. Design measures which have been incorporated
into the project to reduce these potential impacts include 45-and SO-
foot setbacks from the bluff edge at the southern part of the property;
25-foot height limitations for buildings adjacent to the bluff; and a 15-
foot landscaped buffer along the northern property boundary.
3. Topography and Visual Aesthetics
a. Impacts. Approval of the proposed master plan and PC
zone would allow a higher density development on the property than is
currently allowed by the existing zoning. Consequently, the development
will result in significant visual impacts associated with the· height of
structures adjacent to (within SO feet of) the bluff. The future devel-
opment will also affect the natural scenic views of Batiquitos Lagoon
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from Carlsbad Boulevard, a potential scenic highway in the City of
Carlsbad General Plan, and from 1-5, which is part of the state scenic
highway system.
b. Mitigation. Several design controls have been incor-
porated into the project to reduce visual impacts. Among them are bluff
edge setbacks, building height limitations adjacent to the bluff, and an
extensive landscaping program. In addition, it is recommended that
building height in the area adjacent to the bluff be limited to 15 feet
and maximum building height be limited to 40 feet instead of 75, which is
proposed in the plan.
4. Archaeological and Paleontological Resources
a. Impacts. Archaeological sites have been discovered on
the subject property as a result of previous surveys performed by WESTEC.
Loss of these resources from future grading will result in a potentially
significant impact. Potential impacts to paleontology resources is not
known since specific grading plans are not available. However, the
Santiago Formation, which lies about ten feet beneath the surface, is
likely to contain fossils.
b. Mitigation. Potential impacts to archaeological re-
sources on the subject property are currently being mitigated through a
salv.;ge excavation program under the supervision of Brian Smith. Docu-
mentation of this effort will require City of Carlsbad approval before
the potential impacts can be considered mitigated and the project ap-
proved. Since there would be a potential for impacts to significant
paleontological resources, it is recommended that a qualified paleon-
tologist monitor grading in the vicinity of the identified stratum during
project development.
s. Biology
a. Impacts. Potential significant indirect biological
impacts will occur as a result of the proposed passive and active recre-
ation areas: trails adjacent to the lagoon; viewpoints; picnic areas;
interpretive center(s); and the amphitheater. These facilities will
result in increased levels of human activity adjacent to the lagoon,
which will have a direct effect on the lagoon's productivity. Nesting of
several shorebird species and foraging and resting of a variety of bird
species, including three listed as rare and endangered by state and
federal agencies, would probably be inhibited.
b. Mitigation. The potential impacts to biological re-
sources can be mitigated by moving the proposed active and passive recre-
ation facilities to the top of bluff and deleting or moving the amphi-
theater. In addition, it is recommended that the lagoon wetland habitat
on the property should be deeded to the State of California to be incor-
porated into the Ecological Reserve administered by the Department of
Fish and Game. This would insure preservation of this important biologi-
cal resource.
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6. Community Services
a. Impacts. Project implementation would contribute to the
cumulative Impact of new development on fire and police services. Fire
service is considered inadequate at this time due to a response time in
excess of five minutes. Tri-City Hospital is currently experiencing full
utilization of its capacity. Adequate transit facilities are available,
and consequently, no significant impact is anticipated.
b. Mitigation. To offset the cost of providing school
facilities for the 316 students expected to be generated by future devel-
opment in accordance with the proposed land uses, the developer would be
required to pay a school impact fee of $1,720 per dwelling unit which is
currently charged by the Carlsbad Unified School District. A fire sta-
tion at Poinsettia Lane and Paseo del Norte is proposed for completion in
April 1986, which will provide service to the project site within two
minutes. Tri-City Hospital is planning on expanding its facility by 108
beds with completion scheduled for 1987.
7. Agricultural Resources
a. Impacts. The ultimate development of the project will
result in the loss of agricultural land on the subject property.
Although the property is not prime agricultural land, it is within the
coastal zone and is therefore subject to coastal policy, which calls for
the preservation of agriculture. The project is not within an adopted
.,cal Coastal Program (LCP); however, it was part of the San Dieguito LCP
.,efore it was adopted. At that time, about half of the site was set
aside as agriculture. Therefore, inconsistency with coastal policy will
result in a significant impact.
b. Mitigation. Mitigation of the loss of agricultural land
can be accompiished in two ways: preservation of half of the site as
originally proposed in the San D ieguito LCP or payment of mitigation fees
to the State Coastal Conservancy as provided by the Bradley bill.
8. Hydrology_ and Water Quality
a. Impacts. Potential impacts include erosion of the bluff
from runoff, erosion of soils during construction, and altered chemical
content of runoff into Batiquitos Lagoon from herbicides, pesticides, and
fertilizers to oil, grease, and heavy metals.
b. Mitigation. The project includes two sedimentation
basins which will control runoff sediment. The project should also
include various measures to control sediment during construction, such as
temporary landscaping to prevent erosion and the prohibition of grading
from October l to April 1. In addition, a maintenance program to remove
debris from paved surfaces would significantly reduce chemical contami-
nants associated with runoff.
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9. Noise
a. Impacts. Potential significant noise impacts are antici-
pated from 1-5, the AT &SF Railway, and Carlsbad Boulevard. However. the
area affected varies depending on the location of the 65-dBA noise
contour on the property.
b. Mitigation. Mitigation of potential noise impacts can be
accomplished through sufficient setbacks of buildings outs.ide of the 65-
dBA noise contour. Other methods to reduce noise impacts include the
construction of solid masonry walls between the noise source and receptor
and special construction techniques. Both of these latter methods will
require detailed analysis when more specific building locations and plans
are known.
10. Air Quality
a. Impacts. The proposed project does not conform with the
land use assumptions utilized in the Series V population forecasts, upon
which the Regional Air Quality Strategies (RAQS} were based. However,
given the size of the project, the proposed master plan would not have a
notable effect on the regional population distribution and, therefore,
are not expected to affect the average trip length for the region.
Consequently, approval of the proposed project should not have a signifi-
cant impact on the effectiveness of RAQS. Emissions generated by future
development of the project area would generate a small fraction of the
forecasted emission levels of the entire basin. Since the San Diego Air
Basin already has oxidants, reactive hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and
particulate concentrations in excess of state and federal standards, any
increase in air pollutant emissions should be considered significant.
b. Mitigation. RAQS strategies, such as the use of mass
transit, carpools, park-and-ride facilities, and energy conservation
measures, should be implemented to reduce air pollution.
11. Utilities and Energy
a. Impacts. Development of the subject property would
result in an increased demand for energy and utility services.
b. Mitigation. While the project would not require dispro-
portionate amounts of water and energy, conservation measures should be
incorporated into the project design since these are limited natural
resources. Although the proposed project should not have a significant
impact on the capacity of the Encina sewage treatment plant, off-site
improvements would be required to tie the proposed development into the
existing sewer lines. A detailed study would have to be prepared in
conjunction with future development plans for the subject propert¥ to
determine the necessary off-site improvements.
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12. Geology and Soils
a. Impacts. Future development of the subject property
could be affected by potential hazards resulting from secondary seismic
effects.
b. Mitigation. A detailed geotechnical study should be
prepared prior to development which would outline specific engineering
measures that would be required for development.
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C. SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES
ANO ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS WHICH CANNOT BE
AVOlOED SHOULD THE PROPOSED PROJECT BE IMPLEMENTED
1. Topography and Visual Aesthetics
Future development on the project site would have an unalter-
able effect upon the visual character of the property and its surround-
ings, in particular Batiquitos Lagoon, a regional resource.
2. Air Quality
Air quality impacts are significant only on a regional basis.
Any deve!opment that occurs which results in the emissions of measured
pollutants will add to the cumulative concentrations within the San Diego
Air Basin.
3. Cumulative Impacts
Development of the proposed project would result in other
unavoidable environmental effects, as identified in the Environmental
Analysis section of this report and summarized below. Most of these
effects, however, are not significant on the local level but are sig-
nificant insofar as they would contribute to the cumulative effects of
urb2nization in the region. These effects include short-term grading and
construction impacts resulting from increased dust and noise emissions;
an incremental increase in traffic on existing streets resulting in a
demand for additional streets and/or improvements; a local increase in
ambient noise levels associated with increased traffic volumes; an
increased demand for urban services; and an increased demand for energy
and water supplies.
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D. EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT
1. Utilities and Energy
Development on the subject property would result in an incre-
mental increase in the demand for utilities, which would contribute to a
cumulative impact in the area. However, the anticipated demand is not
expected to ex·ceed comparable developments within other areas of the San
Diego region, and SDG&E's facilities are not expected to be significantly
impacted by development of the project area.
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E. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF
MAN'S ENVIRONMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCE-
MENT OF LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY
Approval of the proposed master plan and PC zone would atfow
development of a variety of land uses ranging from a university and
industrial to residential and a hotel. Although this development would
occur over a fong period of time in relation to a person's life-span,
this is a short-term use in a historical sense.
The short-term effects of project implementation on the long-term
productivity of the site include the physical alterations of the site and
the impacts associated with occupation of the proposed development.
Physical alterations include a reduction of open land in order to provide
living space and commercial opportunities for new residents, alterations
to the existing topography, loss of agricultural lands, and indirect
effects to biological resources. Impacts associated with occupation of
the proposed development include increases in traffic levels with con-
comitant increases in noise and air pollution emissions. In addition,
all public service agencies would experience an increase in the demand
for their services.
An additional long-term effect of the project would be the pro-
v1s1on of housing and additional commercial facilities for a rapidly
expanding regional population. Associated economic impacts which could
occur include an increase in land values, an expanded tax base for munic-
ipal improvements, and an economic market for local businesses. However,
there will be coincident increases in service demands.
tf development of the subject property did not occur, then the
property would remain available for agricultural production, the demand
for public services would not be created, the visual character of the
undeveloped property would be maintained, and sensitive biological
resources would not be affected.
The long-term support of a rapidly expanding population should be
examined with respect to the ability of the region to supply adequate
services in the future. Energy has been, and will continue to be, a
critical resource necessary for the maintenance of both residential and
industrial growth. Implementation of energy conservation measures
becomes increasingly important as the demand for energy approaches the
available supply and as the cost of energy continues to increase. Simi-
larly, water in the San Diego region is becoming an increasingly scarce
resource. Lack of potable water may limit the ability of the region to
support the rapidly increasing population. Future agricultural produc-
tion in the region would experience a decline if water resources, by
necessity, were diverted to residential and industrial uses.
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F. GROWTH INDUCEMENT
The proposed project involves a master plan and a change in the
zoning for the project site from residential RD-M-Q (Residential) to PC
(Planned Community). Consequently. the proposed project would not be
consistent with the anticipated growth patterns for the subject property.
Growth inducement. which results in cumulative impacts on the
existing environment. is generally dependent on the presence or lack of
existing utilities and municipal or public services in a given area.
Thus, the provision of such necessities .in an unserviced or isolated area
can, theoretically. Induce growth between the newly serviced area and the
community or development from which the facilities are obtained and
linked. In addition, growth inducement can also be defined as growth
that ( 1) makes it more feasible. both politically and economically, to
increase the density of development in surrounding areas and (2) raises
property values in surrounding areas so that low-level land uses cannot
compete.
The proposed master plan and PC zone change is not expected to
result in similar requests on adjacent property since these areas are
developed or under development. To the north is the Lakeshore Gardens
Mobile Home Park; to the south is Batiq~itos Lagoon; to the west is
Carlsbad Boulevard and South Carlsbad State Beach; and to the east is 1-5
and proposed residential development. North of the project and east of
'-akeshore Gardens. is a graded site for a shopping center, while imme-
1iately north of this site.· north of Poinsettia Lane, is motel under
construction.
Development of the subject property would require construction of
water and sewer lines and roadways to serve the project. Since most of
the land in the area is either developed or under development, con-
struction of these improvements would not result in significant growth-
inducing impacts.
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d. A hotel and conference center--on approximately 22. 2
acres;
e. Natural open space--over approximately 18.3 acres;
f. Recreational open space--including the amphitheater, over
approximately 16.6 acres; and
g. Neighborhood commercial uses--called Town and Country,
over about 4.4 acres.
For the most part, these uses are either consistent with, or
allowed by Conditional Use Permit within, the existing RD-M zone, assum-
ing some allowance can be made defining recreational and neighborhood
commercial uses as ancillary uses. The only use mentioned above which
does not fit into a typical multi-use residential area is the industrial
research and development. Therefore, rather than deal with a large
number of combinations of potential uses, this alternative may be simpli-
fied somewhat by considering the deletion of the industrial (and perhaps
associated educational) uses.
The Land Use Element of the general plan indicates that the
'largest areas of industrial development within the city will be around
Palomar Airport. Some smaller areas are designated for industrial uses
adjacent to Interstate 5, the closest of which is approximately two miles
north of the subject property. Because of the dominant residential
nature of the proposed project, and the residential development in the
nearby vicinity, within this alternative, consideration could be given to
locating the type of joint private research/educational uses proposed to
a more similar land use area--such as around Palomar Airport. White
there is not necessarily an immediate conflict between residential and
industrial uses, the latter may involve a scale of building types, an
intensity of traffic o·r other activities, or emissions of noise or sub-
stances, which are not compatible with residential or recreational uses.
Since precise uses have not yet been proposed for the Batiquitos Lagoon
Educational Park, an assessment of this potential conflict cannot be
made. Nonetheless, such potential incompatibilities between industrial
and residential or recreational uses could be avoided if the project
involved a mix of uses which excluded industrial activities.
Without more precise information related to building design
and activities within the proposed project, it is difficult to assign
specific environmental benefits to this alternative. As a general rule,
however, it may be argued that the proposed industrial research uses
should be located in an area already devoted to similar uses in order to
avoid even the potential for conflicts with differing adjacent uses.
This alternative could translate into a reduction in potential visual
impacts to the area of Batiquitos Lagoon and a reduction in potential
disturbance to residential uses within the project and immediately to the
north.
Development in the industrial areas around Palomar Airport
has been under way for several years now, and the pattern of development
and uses is somewhat established. Thus, it may not be feasible to
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attract the type of academic research organizations envisioned by the
proposed project into this established area. Without more information
regarding the types of users intended for the Educational Park, the
potential disadvantages of this alternative cannot be better identified.
3. Development at a Lower Intensity
The major concern within this alternative is the heights of
buildings adjacent to Batiquitos Lagoon or visible from the lagoon and
recreation areas associated with it. Under the proposed project, build-
ings would be set back either 45 or 50 feet from the edge of the bluffs
north of the lagoon and would have maximum heights of 25 feet in this
area--with possible towers, gables, or other architectural ·structures
extending 20 feet beyond this. In area t, the central education and
research area which extends to the northern project boundary, buildings
could be as high as 75 feet. In all other areas, the maximum height
would be limited to 40 feet. While these limitations are not necessarily
inconsistent with the recommendations of the B atiquitos Lagoon Management
Study, it is • likely that relatively intensive development with mid-rise
buildings will be visible from the_ lagoon and its surrounding areas.
If development were more limited in intensity or were more
restricted in height, the potential visual impacts to the lagoon and its
environs could be reduced. For example, buildings could be limited to a
sing!e-story height in the areas just outside of the 45-or SO-foot bluff
setbacks, and the maximum height of buildings throughout the project
could be limited to 40 feet.
The application of this alternative may reduce potential
visual impacts to the lagoon, but it is rather arbitrary in its restric-
tions. Essentially, the same type of visual mitigation can be ·achieved
through a careful preparation and review of the required master plan for
the ultimate development.
A second consideration within this alternative concerns the
design and uses allowed within the recreation areas adjacent to the
lagoon. While it is generally accepted that passive recreational activi-
ties, such as walking and observing the lagoon, are compatible with
maintenance of its biological habitat values, the extent and design of
more active uses may have adverse biological impacts. For example,
bicycle trails and picnic areas along the shore of the lagoon may inter-
fere with breeding behavior of certain bird species, or the activities
and noise associated with the proposed outdoor amphitheater may interfere
with normal wildlife functions. Specific alternatives could include
placing the bicycle and pedestrian paths along the tops of the bluffs,
providing panoramic views while simultaneously isolating the human uses
from the lagoon habitat. The outdoor amphitheater could be either
deleted or defined as a very low intensity use area through its design
and intended functions. These types of reductions in the intensity of
proposed uses would reduce the potential for direct and indirect impacts
on the biological resources of Batiquitos Lagoon and its surrounding
habitat areas.
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As with the topic of height restrictions, the precise defi-
nition of the design and uses to be planned for the open space and
recreation areas is a matter that could best be accomplished in the
preparation and review of the master plan for the property.
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IIJ. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
A. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
A traffic study has been prepared by Weston Pringle and Asso-
ciates ( 1985) to determine the traffic and circulation Impacts associated
with the proposed Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park project located in
the City of Carlsbad. The following discussion is based upon the infor-
mation presented in the Weston Pringle and Associates report ( 1985),
which is included as Appendix B.
1. Existing Conditions
The 166-acre project site is located between Interstate S and
Carlsbad Boulevard, just north of Batiquitos Lagoon. The AT&SF railroad
tracks traverse the site and separate it into two areas, each with a
single vehicular connection, Carlsbad Boulevard from the west and Avenida
Encinas from the north. Figure S shows the location of the existing and
proposed roadways in the project vicinity.
Carlsbad Boulevard is currently a north-south four-lane
divided arterial with Hmited access. Jt is classified as a major ar-
tei-ial on the Carlsbad circulation plan and has a 102-foot right-of-way
and 82-foot curb-to-curb width. A partial grade-separated interchange
exists at the proposed access point to the project site. This road
serves as an access route to beach areas ancf as a connector between
communities. Current daily traffic volumes on Carlsbad Boulevard are
appi-oxima~ely 10,000 vehicles per day. Traffic volumes vary considerably
with seasonal activities along the coast.
Poinsettia Lane is an east-west arterial approximately o.s
mife north of the project site which has a full interchange with 1-5.
The diamond interchange with 1-5 and both ramp intersections are con-
trolled by stop signs. Poinsettia Lane is currently a two-lane facility
that terminates at Avenida Encinas; however, the circulation plan classi-
fies the roadway as a major arterial. Construction of a two-lane exten-
sion of Poinsettia Lane westerly to Carlsbad Boulevard will be completed
in April. Currently, daily traffic volumes are approximately 1,500 west
of 1-5 and 3,000 to the east.
A venida Encinas is a two-lane street that extends south.:rly
from Poinsettia Lane to the project's northern boundary. Currently,
development in the vicinity of Poinsettia Lane will result in improvement
of Avenida Encinas to its classified width as a secondary arterial on the
Carlsbad circulation plan. A secondary arterial requires an 84-foot
right-of-way and a 64-foot curb-to-curb width. The street is proposed to
extend through the project to Carlsbad Boulevard with this classifica-
tion. At pi-esent, daily traffic volumes on Avenida Encinas are approxi-
mately 1,500 vehicles.
2. Impacts
Based on trip generation rates from studies conducted by a
number of sources, including the City of San Diego, Carlsbad, and SANDAG,
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the Weston Pringle and Associates ( 1985.) study determined the trip
generation characterized for the various project land uses. Due to the
uniqueness of several of the uses proposed for the project, assumptions
and adjustments of standard rates were utilized. Table 1 depicts the
projected trip generation for each of the various land uses by area. An
estimated 28,200 vehicle trips per day would be generated by the project.
A further discussion of the generation rates for each of the land uses is
contained in Appendix 8.
Estimates were also made of a.m. and p.m. peak-hour trips to
be generated by the project, and these estimates are summarized in
Table 2. A total of 2,040 trip ends are estimated for the a.m. peak hour
and 2,535 trip ends are estimated for the p.m. peak hour. It should be
understood that not all of these trips would be external to the site and
this condition is discussed below.
The distribution and assignment of project-generated traffic
onto the local and arterial roadway system is based on a geographic trip
distribution pattern for the principal uses on the site. The proposed
land uses required that two separate distributions be used for project-
generated traffic. One distribution pattern was used to represent the
commercial and recreation uses and the second for the other remaining
uses. Figure 6 shows the distribution of project traffic placed onto the
roadway system.
The impacts from the project-generated traffic in terms of
daily traffic volumes were analyzed based on a City of Carlsbad traffic
model that estimates daily traffic volumes on the arterial road system at
buildout of the general plan. Table 3 summarizes the land use data,
densities, trip generation rates, and trip ends utilized in the traffic
model for the two zones containing the project area. As indicated in
Table 3, the model estimates a total of 12,820 trip ends to be generated
from the project area. Comparison of this total with that estimated for
the project in Table 1 indicates an increase of approximately 1 S, 380
daily trip ends. This increase does not represent a total increase in
trips external to the site, as some of the trips will remain internal
(e.g., some residential units are planned for student use, thereby reduc-
ing external trips from the residential areas). Thus, as a result of the
various internal trips, the resultant external trip estimate is reduced
to 15,500 daily trip ends as compared to the 28,200 indicated in Table 1.
The net increase on the external road system is therefore approximc:itely
2,700 daily trips above that depicted by the Carlsbad model.
The trip distribution percentages were assigned to the 15,500
external project trips. This assignment for daily trips to the road
system is illustrated in Figure 6. The resultant net increase in daily
traffic over the current ultimate model projections for Avenida Encinas
and at Carlsbad Boulevard are 400 and S,000 trips, respectively. The
current ultimate model daily traffic volumes and the volumes with the
project are illustrated on Figure 7. Comparison of these ultimate vol-
umes with the capacity for each roadway does not identify any deficien-
cies. Thus, the planned road system can accommodate project traffic on a
daily volume/ capacity comparison basis.
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TABLE 1
TRIP GENERATION
Area
I
I
II
111
IV
V
V
V
V
VI
VII
VII
VIII
IX
X
TOTAL
Land Use
Educational
Research & development
Residential
Residential
Residential
Tennis courts
Gymnasium
Pool and sports fields
Student housing/vacation condos
Commercial
Hotel and conference center
Restaurants
Recreation/open space
Amphitheater/open space
Nc:tural open space
acity of San Diego
bsANDAG, 11Traffic Generators"
ccarlsbad Traffic Model
done-quarter of City of San Diego rate
*Negligible
Descriptor
Student
1,000 sq. ft.
Dwelling unit
Dwelling unit
Dwelling unit
Court
1,000 sq. ft.
Dwelling unit
1,000 sq. ft.
Room
1 , 000 sq. ft.
Acre
Acre
Acre
Trip Ends
per Trip
Units Descriptor Ends
r,aoo
550
368
38
94
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120
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!J,500
2,200
300
800
100
200
* 700
6,000
4,200
4,200 • • *
28,200
TABLE 2
PEAK-HOUR TRIP GENERATION
A .M. Peak Hour P .M. Peak Hour
In Out In Out
Trip Trip Trip Trip
Area Units Rate Ends Rate Ends Rate Ends Rate Ends
I 1,800 students o. 12 215 0.03 S5 0.03 55 o. 10 180
I 550,000 sq.ft. R&D 1 .oo 550 0.20 110 0.30 165 1. 10 605
II 368 dwelling units 0.20 75 0 •. 60 220 0.60 220 0.20 75
111 38 dwelling units 0.20 10 0.80 30 0.80 30 0.20 10
IV 9lt dwelling units 0.20 20 0.80 75 o.80 75 0.20 20
V 11 tennis courts Negligible
V Gymnasium Negligible
V Pool and sports field Negligible
V 120 dwelling units 0.20 2S 0.60 7S 0.60 75 0.20 25
VI 50,000 sq.ft. 1.80 90 1.80 90 6.00 300 6.00 300
VII !123 rooms 0.58 24S 0.29 125 0.36 150 0.37 155
VII Restaurants 0.85 20 0.ltG 10 2.111 60 1.69 35
VI II Recreation/open space Negligible
IX Amphitheater/open space Negligible
X Natural open space Negligible
TOTALS 1,250 790 1,130 1,405
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TABLE 3
TRAFFIC MODEL TRIP GENERATION
Trips Ends
Dwelllng Per DU
Zone Land Use Acres Density Units or Acre Trip Ends
278 Residential 25 15 du/ac 375 6 2,250
Beach " 600 2,400
Open space 35 0 0
Subtotal 4,650
272 Residential 35 7 du/ac 245 8 1,960
Residential 69 15 du/ac 1,035 6 6,210
Open space 136 0 0
Subtotal 8, 170
TOTAL 12,820
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Project peak-hour volumes (2,040 in the a.m. and 2,535 in the
p.m., as shown in Table 2) were also adiusted to account for internal
trips and then analyzed by the traffic study. Peak-hour volumes at key
locations are indicated in Figure 6 and discussed briefly below.
a. The intersection of the proposed site access and Carlsbad
Boulevard is currently a partial grade-separated inter-
change. This design results in a left lane on-and off-
ramp condition for southbound traffic on Carlsbad Boule-
vard. This nonstandard design can result in operational
and safety problems. In addition, adverse peak-hour
impacts could occur with the present design. The peak-
hour volumes as shown on Figure 6 could, however, be
accommodated by a standard at-grade intersection with
signalization and provide a more standard driving
condition.
b. Projected peak-hour volumes on Avenida Encinas could pose
significant constraints if the general plan improvements
are not implemented. The general plan classification of
Avenida Encinas as a secondary arterial would provide a
64-foot curb-to-curb width, allowing two lanes of travel
in each direction and left-turn channelization with no
on-street parking.
c. The intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas,
with a projected southbound left-turn volume of 530
vehicles during the a.m. peak, also could create adverse
impacts, since the intersection is designed with only one
left-turn pocket lane. The standard requirement for two
left-turn pocket lanes is 300 or greate.r v_ehicles during
a peak hour. Without two lanes, traffic queuing distance
for this turning movement would exceed the length of the
lane and would significantly inhibit traffic flow at peak
hour. In addition, the relatively short distance between
this intersection and the 1-5 southbound ramp intersec-
tion could also create peak-hour congestion problems.
With respect to the internal circulation of the proposed
project, no specific roadway dimensions have been completed. However,
the circular loop road east of the railroad tracks, based upon the avail-
able information, has a width of 60 feet and radius of 725 feet. The
access road to Carlsbad Boulevard from the west has an approximate width
of 70 feet. These widths would appear to be adequate to accommodate two
lanes in each direction with left-turn channelization and no on-street
parking. However, the dimension of Avenida Encinas as it passes through
the site does not conform to the standards for a secondary arterial as
required in the Carlsbad Circulation Element. The Weston Pringle and
Associates report ( 1985) suggested that since such a small number of
daily through trips (2,700) would be made, the need for the secondary
arterial classification could be eliminated. The potential internal road
problems include pedestrian crossings, intersection location and spacing,
visibility, and other traffic operational and safety factors, all of
which should be addressed when mare detailed plans are known.
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3. Mitigation
The following measures have been recommended by Weston
Pringle and Associates ( 1985} to mitigate potential traffic impacts from
this project.
a. A monitoring program should be initiated to identify use
changes in the amphitheater, entertainment center, com-
petition courts, and other areas that could result in
traffic prob I ems.
b. The design of the Carlsbad Boulevard/project access
intersection should be analyzed with respect to improving
traffic operations and safety when specific designs are
provided.
c. Traffic demands will require two lanes in each direction,
left-turn channelization, and no on-street parking on
Avenida Encinas.
d. A southbound dual left-turn lane should be provided on
Poinsettia Lane at Avenida Encinas.
e. Signalization of the Poinsettia Lane/Avenida Encinas
intersection will be required by the project.
• f. A detailed study of traffic operational needs on Poin-
settia Lane, including the Avenida Encinas and 1-5 ramp
intersections, should be completed with consideration of
all potential development.
g. When plans are available, the internal street system
should be analyzed with respect to traffic operations and
safety.
h. The secondary arterial classification of a roadway
through the project could be eliminated with the project
approval.
By implementing these measures, the project can be accommodated by the
road system and avoid any adverse traffic circulation impacts.
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B. LAND USE
t. Existing Conditions
The proposed Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park project is
located on approximately 166 acres north of the westerly portion of
Batiquitos Lagoon. The Land Use Element of the city's general plan
currently designates this· area for residential uses of both medium den-
sity (4-10 du/ ac) and medium-high density ( 10-20 du/ ac). The southern-
most portion of the property, along the lagoon edge, is designated for
open space uses. These land use designations for the property and for
the surrounding areas are shown in Figure 8.
In addition to the direct land use designations mentioned
above, there are two overlay designations within the Land Use Element
which affect the property: the Planned Community Overlay (City of Carls-
bad 1974a:9 and Figure 11) and the Special Treatment Overlay (City of
Carlsbad 1974a: 31). Essentially, both of these overlays were applied to
the property because of its proximity to Batiquitos Lagoon and the beach.
They are intended to preserve the open space, conservation, and recre-
ation potential of the area while allowing for reasonable development.
Presently. two zones occur on the subject property. as shown
in Figure 9. The RD-M zone, applied over all but the southern edge of
the property, allows residential development of multiple densities and
types consistent with the allowable densities in the ger-teral plan land
use designations. The Q (Qualified Development) Overlay Zone has been
applied to provide supplemental zoning regulations to insure that devel-
opment regards the environmental and other resource values associated
with the property. The Q Overlay Zone has been applied to all areas
designated with the Special Treatment Overlay land use designation and
• requires that development be preceded by the approval of a site develop-
ment plan.
Currently, there is no adopted Local Coastal Pr-ogram (LCP)
whicli covers the subject property. At one time. it was part of the San
Dieguito LCP. but was removed from this control when annexed to the City
of Carlsbad. The Carlsbad LCP was prepared prior to the annexation of
this property to the city and, therefore, does not include the property.
The city is currently attempting to reach an agreement with the Califor-
nia Coastal Commission in order to assume administrative authority over
the Carlsbad LCP. The subject property may be added to the LCP as an
amendment. This would ultimately result in city administration of an
LCP for the coastal zone, including the subject property. Under this
authority, the city would be the coastal permit issuing agency pursuant
to the certified LCP. Thus. a permit will be required, in any case,
either by the city or by the coastal commission.
Within the last year, the City of Carlsbad has prepared a
Batiquitos Lagoon Management Plan, which contains recommendations for
development design and controls for areas within the viewshed of the
lagoon. Although this plan has not been formally adopted by the Carlsbad
City Council. it does provide a set of goals, policies, and development
standards to which development in the lagoon vicinity can be compared to
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RM RESIOENTIAL MEDIUM
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RMH RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM
HIGH (10-20 du/ac)
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R-1 ONE FAMILY
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DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
P-C PLANNED COMMUNITY
L-C LIMITED CONTROL
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determine potential impacts to the lagoon resources. As a general rule,
this plan maintains the land use designations which are part of the
general plan land use element but provides additional detail regarding
control of sedimentation, maintenance of habitat values, and preservation
of natural views from the lagoon and its perimeter.
The property is currently vacant and undeveloped and has been
used for agricultural purposes for some years. Development in the nearby
area includes the existing mobile-home park to the north (Lakeshore
Gardens) and a small area of mixed uses to the northwest, including Coast
Waste Management, Ponto Ministorage, and several residences. Slightly
farther to the north, just west of Interstate S, grading is under way for
a commercial center south of Poinsettia Lane and a hotel north of the
same roa;J. Poinsettia Lane is being extended westward to Carlsbad
Boulevard. As part of the Coastal Development Permit conditions for the
hotel and commercial center under development, a detention basin has been
constructed in the drainage swale along the south edge of the Batiquitos
Lagoon Educational Park property. New residential development is under
way across Interstate S, east of the property, and additional residential
development is proposed along the north shore of Batiquitos Lagoon.
2. Impacts
The project proposes a variety of mixed uses centered around
an oaducational institution/research park. A variety of residential uses
would be provided, with options included in a. recreation center and
hotel area for vacation condominium purchase. A hotel, conference
center, and restaurants would be developed along with commercial estab-
lishments to serve the needs of the immediate neighborhood. These uses
are described in more detail in the Project Description section of this
report.
Table 4 presents a summary of the proposed uses and briefly
notes the zoning requirements necessary to permit each use based on use
of existing conventional zones in the city's zoning ordinance. As can be
seen from Table 4, the proposal of certain mixed uses would require that
the exi~ting RD-M zone be changed and that Conditional Use Permits be
obtained for certain aspects of the development. For example, the
proposed industrial research and development center in subarea I, while
associated with a university-type institution, would clearly represent
the dominant use and have to be defined as private development subject to
the regulations of an appropriate industrial zone. The combination of
permanent residential uses with commercial recreation facilities in
subarea V would be consistent with neither the existing RD-M zone nor a
suitable commercial zone. It is obvious from this type of analysis that
the projec:t is best suited to the PC zone (Planned Community), which
allows for a mixture of land uses as defined in a master plan prepared in
conformance with the requirements of the zone. The project area exceeds
100 acres and is controlled by a single developer and, thus, meets the
general provisions for applicability of the zone (Section 21.38.030 of
the zoning ordinance).
The proposed mixed uses are not consistent with the current
land use designations in the general plan for the property. The entire
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TABLE q
CONVENTIONAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSED USES
Relation to Possible Zones
Area Description Acres Uses (Ordinance Section)
Educational 50.5 200,000 sq ft educational Need CUP In all zones (21.ll2.010(c))
550,000 sq ft Industrial Need P-M zone (21.3lt.010)
Heliport All zones but residential need CUP
(21.lt2.010(5) (A))
II Residential 27.8 368 units, 15 du/ac max. Consistent with RD-M (21.2q.010)
111 Residential q. 9 38 units/vacation condos Consistent with RD-M (21.24.010)
IV Residential 9.5 94 units, 10 du/ac max. Consistent with RD-M (21.2ll.010)
V Recreation 11.9 120 units/vacation condos Consistent -with RO-M (21. 24.010)
Tennis courts, gym, pool Need C-T (21.29.040(8) club or spa)
or CUP in C-T (21.29.050(4))
or CUP In R-T (21.20.020(4),(10))
VI Town & Country 4.4 50,000 sq ft retail, Need C-1 ( 2 1 . 2 6 . 0 10 )
restaurants, offices
VII Hotel/conference 22.2 423 rooms/condos Need CUP in RD-M (21.24.020(1))
center or C-T (21.29.030)
or R-T (21.20.010)
110,000 sq ft conference Ancillary use In C-T or R-T (subject
to Interpretation)
21,000 sq ft restaurants Need C-T (21.29.030) and
CUP If drive-In (21. 29. 050 ( 5))
Area
VIII
IX
X
Description
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TABLE 4
CONVENTIONAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPOSED USES
(continued)
Relation to Possible Zones
Acres Uses (Ordinance Section)
R ecreatlon /open 11.9 Lagoon trail, picnicking Consistent with 0-S; may need
space Interpretive center CUP (21.33.020-040)
Amphitheater/ 4.6 Amphitheater Needs CUP (21.42.010(5) (P))
open space Trails, interpretive center Consistent with 0-5 (21.33.020-040)
Natural open 18.3 Trails, interpretive center Consistent with 0-S (21.33.020-040)
space
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property is designated for residential and open space uses. While tl1e
residential designations may include "neighborhood commercial uses,
generally less than 5 acres, as well as public facilities and open
spaces, as legitimate supporting facilities and services" (City of Carls-
bad 197qa:22), the extent of industrial, hotel, and other uses proposed
are beyond this provision. The PC zone requires that the mixed uses,
defined within the master plan which controls development regulations,
must be consistent with the land uses designated in the general plan or
applicable specific plan (Section 21.38.020 of the zoning ordinance).
This inconsistency between the proposed project and the current general
plan and zoning requirements does not necessarily represent a significant
land use impact, however, since it can be remedied by an appropriate
general plan amendment to allow Planned Industrial and Neighborhood,
Travel Services, and/or Recreation Commercial uses. If the city amends
the general plan to allow the proposed uses, the city would run the risk
that if the project were not built, the land use designations would allow
future developments which could have a greater degree of incompatibility
than this project.
With respect to potential incompatibilities in actual land
use between· the proposed project and surrounding developments or uses,
the most significant potential impact would occur on Batiquitos Lagoon.
The southern edge of the property extends to the shores of the lagoon
itself, and approximately the southeastern half of the property lies
within the "critical planning boundary" or viewshed of the lagoon defined
in the lagoon management plan (City of Carlsbad 19sq: Figure 4). Because
the precise height and style of future buildings are not known at this
time, and because the extent and activity levels associated with recre-
ational uses adjacent to the lagoon cannot be clearly defined yet,
potential conflicts between the proposed development and uses of the
lagoon could occur. These conflicts would involve the recreational and
aesthetic resources of the lagoon and their enjoyment by the public and
the wildlife habitat value of the lagoon and adjacent land. Both of
these topics are discussed in more detail in the appropriate sections of
th is report.
To the north of the project, the residential uses in the
existing mobile-home park would be juxtaposed to portions of the proposed
education park {area I) and residential uses (area IV) within the proj-
ect. Depending on the final intensity of development within the project
and resulting activity levels and internal traffic, there could aiso be
some land use conflicts in this area.
3. Mitigation
The project involves several design measures intended to
reduce the potential for land use impacts. Principal among these are the
proposed design controls for the southern area of the property. Setbacks
would be established between the southerly limit of development and the
bluff edges adjacent to the lagoon in the recreation area (area V 111) and
residential areas (11 and 111). These setbacks of SO and 45 feet, re-
spectively, combined with building height restrictions to 25 feet in the
areas adjacent to the bluffs, should minimize the visual intrusion of the
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project into the lagoon viewshed and subsequent degradation of the recre-
ational values of the lagoon area. A second aspect of the project which
provides a mechanism to avoid impacts to the lagoon resources is the
proposed PC zoning and the required master plan which forms part of the
development approval process within the PC zone. Among other require-
ments, the text of the master plan must include a detailed description of
proposed uses, development regulations, and measures used to mitigate any
adverse environmental impacts. Thus, the master plan requirement pro-
vides an additional tool to establish and implement measures to reduce
potential impacts to the recreational and biological resources of the
lagoon.
Regarding potential conflicts with the existing residential
development to the north, the proposed project includes the provision for
a 15-foot landscaped· buffer along the northerly limit of the property.
This measure should help minimize any disturbances that could be caused
by internal traffic or activities within areas I and IV •
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C. TOPOGRAPHY ANO V1SUAL AESTHETICS
1. Existing Conditions
The project area consists mostly of a mesa top, which slopes
gently from the east at 1-5 to a central north-south drainage. The
drainage slopes southward, exiting into Batiquitos Lagoon. West of the
drainage, the topography is relatively flat, except for a depression to
accommodate the railway tracks. The most significant topographic feature_
on the property is a bluff facing the lagoon located on the southern part
of the property. The bluff height varies from 100 at the east end to 20
feet on the western end with slopes ranging from 50 to 75 percent. A
portion of the lagoon and mudflat area adjacent to the bluff are also
part of the property.
The property is currently undeveloped except for agricultural
production and the AT&SF Railway, which runs north-south across the
western part of the property. There is also a small power line, which
runs north-south in the vicinity of the railroad tracks. Areas of vege-
tative cover include a small eucalyptus grove on the eastern part of the
property at the crest of the hill and the bluff which is covered by
coastal sage scrub. The drainage was once vegetated; however, it was
recently graded to construct a detention basin for the agricultural
operations.
The Scenic Highways Element of the City of Carlsbad General
Plan (City of Carlsbad 1975) identifies Carlsbad Boulevard and 1-5 as
eligible for City of Carlsbad scenic highway designation. 1-5 has been
deslgnated as part of the state scenic highway system; however, it has
not been granted official designation. The general objective of the
element is to identify roadways that offer safe, visually pleasing drives
through the City of Carlsbad and connections with recreation areas.
From· the southern part of project site near the bluff edge,
there are extraordinary views of the lagoon and the Pacific Ocean. Views
from the western part of the property are, for the most part, blocked by
the vegetation associated with South Carlsbad State Beach. The northern
part of the property is adjacent to the mobile-home park, which is
surrounded by a masonry wall varying in height from five to eight feet.
The western part of the property is the highest elevation on the site,
with views of 1-5 in the foreground, Batiquitos Lagoon in the midground,
and the bluffs and rolling hills beyond the lagoon in the background.
The project site is visible from the northbound lanes of 1-5
and Carlsbad Boulevard. From these locations for approximately 2,000
feet along each roadway, the lagoon and bluffs are readily visible and
provide an interesting view, with water in the foregound and densely
vegetated dark green bluffs in the midground, rising to a flat mesa top.
South of the lagoon is a variety of land uses, ranging from a service
station and picnic area adjacent to 1-5 to greenhouses and single-family
homes. Most uses adjacent to the lagoon have an excellent view of the
lagoon, the bluffs, and to a limited extent the mesa. Other off-site
locations from which the project site is visible include the hills south
of La Costa Avenue and east of 1-5, the southern part of the residential
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project immediately east of J-5 north of the lagoon, and the area west of
Carlsbad Boulevard south of the lagoon.
The area associated with the lagoon has been recently studied
in response to a request from the city council. This study has culmi-
nated in a report entitled "Batiquitos Lagoon Management Plan." The plan
has not been reviewed or adopted by the council; therefore, it has no
legal status. Nonetheless, it does provide a visual analysis of the
lagoon, along with specific policy and development standard recommenda-
tions. This plan describes a Critical Planning Boundary, which defines
the limits of the lagoon vfewshed. The boundary crosses the property
generally from the southwest corner to the northeast corner. The plan
also describes a Lagoon Resource Line, which on the property is located
at the to:, edge of the bluff. The area between the Lagoon Resource· Line
and the Critical Planning Boundary is called the Critical Planning Area.
The policies and standards presented in the plan for the Critical Plan-
ning Area that are relevant to the lagoon's visual resources include:
a. 202.01. Development should be designed to protect the
visual landscape. The present visual appearance of the
viewshed (i.e., a predominance of nonurban topography
and vegetation} should be maintained through land use
control.
b. 202.03. Natural ridge lines should be preserved.
c. 202.04. Development should be set back from surrounding
bluff edges.
d. 202.07. Emphasis should be placed on retaining the
natural topography. Minimal cut or fill should be
permitted only to allow adequate structural location and
not to create more prominent development.
e. 203.01. Special public viewing points should be provided
around the lagoon.
f. 204.07. The most effective way to preserve the existing
nonurban visual appearance of the area is by allowing
development which is of low enough density so as to
"blend11 into the environment. Large-lot subdivisions
(minimum one-acre parcels) blend into the landscape and
can be utilized as ranch or agricultural estates.
g. 205.01. There should be a bicycle trail or lane around
the lagoon. On the north, a bicycle trail adjacent to
the lagoon may not be possible. It is the policy of the
plan to have a bicycle trail as near to the north shore
of the lagoon as possible.
h. 205.02. Public picnic areas with visual access to the
lagoon should be provided.
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I. 201.021. All structures shall be set back a minimum of
SO feet from the Lagoon Resource Line.
j. 201.022. Grading (cutting or filling) shall not occur
within SO feet of the Lagoon Resource Line.
k. 202.0'J0. All structures shall set back from bluff edges
and ridgelines a minimum of 45 feet. No portion of any
structure within 100 feet of a bluff edge shall exceed
one story ( 15 feet) maximum height from the elevation of
the bluff edge.
I. 202. oq 1. The maximum height for all new or remodeled
structures within the Critical Planning Area shall be two
stories (25 feet), except for especially view-sensitive
areas (previously mentioned) where the maximum height has
been specified as one story ( 15 feet).
m. 202.071. Cut or fill shall not exceed 10 feet from the
natural or original grade.
n. 20'J. 061. The property located on the lagoon's north
shore between the railroad tracks and 1-5 shall be desig-
nated for residential medium density (4-10 du/ac) with
the condition that the density can be clustered (max.
15 du/ ac) on a portion of the -site with the remainder
left in open space. The open space may be converted to
residential use per the conditions set forth in the San
Dieguito LCP. However, the maximum density shall be
10 du/ ac.
Although this plan is not adopted, the policies and develop-
ment standards provide definitive guidelines for evaluating and assessing
the visual aesthetics of the project.
2. Impacts
The impacts anticipated from the proposed master plan are
based on the ultimate development of the project. The impacts have been
categorized in two ways: The first is plan-to-plan, in which the evalu-
ation addresses the degree of impact as a result of the differences
between the adopted general plan designations and zoning versus what is
proposed in the master plan. The second is plan-to-ground, in which the
impact is based on the change from the existing visual character to that
which would result from ultimate development of the project. This analy-
sis is somewhat limited since specific details of the ultimate project
are unknown.
Plan-to-P Ian
Earlier development proposals over the subject property
allowed for a mixture of residential densities and provided for a hotel
use--uses which are similar to some of those proposed in the Educational
Park project. The Seabluff project, which was approved over the eastern
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portion of the property, allowed residential development in its eastern
area, reserved an area for agriculture to the west, and preserved the
lagoon and bluff areas. The Batiquitos Pointe project, which covered the
western portion of the property, specified residential development with
an area for a future motel and open space over the bluffs and lagoon.
These earlier proposals were generally consistent with the medium and
medium-high residential designations on the property in the Land Use
Element of the general plan. The extent of development in the proposed
Educational Park project is very similar to that proposed in these
earlier projects, and the open space areas proposed are similar in extent
to the earlier plans and the Land Use Element.
Over much of the property, then, the extent of development
proposed in the Educational Park project is similar to that which would
have occurred in the ea.-lier proposals or which would occur in any devel-
opment consistent with the general plan. The same conclusion is not
true, however, when considering the San Dieguito Local Coastal Program
that once included the subject property. This program would have pre-
served a 60-acre area for agricultural uses and to that extent would have
allowed a smaller area of development, resulting in somewhat less visual
impact to the area of the lagoon. From a strict viewpoint considering
only preexisting plans, the project would have similar impacts to earlier
proposals and somewhat more impact than development in accordance with
the LCP that once covered the property. This somewhat narrow analysis
does not consider elements of building style, height, landscaping, or
other physical aspects of development.
?tan-to-Ground
The ultimate development on the property will significantly
alter the visual appearance of this area. The construction of buildings
within SO to 45 feet of the bluff will add man-made structures at the top
of a natural scene consisting of the bluffs and lagoon to the views from
1-5. Carlsbad Boulevard. and the surrounding area. As proposed by the
applicant, the height of buildings along the bluff edge would be 25 feet,
excluding architectural design features which could add more height.
This height is greater than that indicated in the Batiquitos Lagoon
Management Plan {Section 202.040} and also is greater than that recom-
mended by coastal commission staff (Damm, California Coastal Commission,
San Diego District, 2/ 12/85).
3. Mitigation
The master plan has incorporated many measures and design
parameters that will reduce the significant visual impact. These include
the preservation of the bluff and wetland area in open space; SO-and 45-
foot building setbacks from the bluff edge; and building height limita-
tions of 25 feet in areas adjacent to the bluff and of 40 feet for all
areas except area l, where the height is limited to 75 feet. Also, a
pubHc viewpoint and picnic area is included in Area Vt 11 and public
access is allowed in Areas IX and X for pedestrian trails and viewpoints.
In addition, the conceptual site plan indicates an extensive landscaping
program for the project, with special emphasis on a 15-foot buffer be-
tween the project and Lakeshore Gardens Mobile Home Park.
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Mitigation measures which have not been incorporated Into the
project and which would reduc~ the level of visual impact to a level of
insignificance are reduction of the height of structures adjacent to the
bluff to one story ( 15 feet), with no special allowances for architec-
tural design features and a maximum height of 40 feet for all buildings.
This limitation would put the project in "scale" with the surroundings.
Since the project site is relatively flat, no special grading concepts
are recommended other than maintaining the sloping topography at the
southeastern end of the property through appropriate contour grading and
varied siting techniques. These design measures can be considered in
greater detail at the time a master plan is prepared and reviewed for the
development. Since PC zoning is proposed, such a master plan will be
required and does provide the correct forum for a more complete address-
ment of these potential impacts.
D. CULTURAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
1. Existing Conditions
a. Archaeolo9x
Two archaeological surveys conducted by WESTEC Services,
Inc., covered the entire project area. In 1981, WESTEC surveyed the
eastern section of the property to relocate previously recorded archaeo-
logical sites. As· a result of this survey, four sites were found in the
southern portion of the property. These sites were described by WESTEC
(1982a:41) as follows:
SDM-W-95. This site is a deposit of shells and stone
tools located on a ridgetop. Numerous tools were noted during the
survey.
SDM-W-97. This site incorporates two previously recorded
sites, SOM-W-89 and SDM-W-2541. This site is also a midden deposit
containing abundant cultural materials.
SDM-W-88. This site is a light concentration of shell
remains and stone tools. Midden deposits may be present.
SDM-W-2551. This site was noted as containing midden
soils and shell remains. No art if acts were observed at the time of the
WESTEC survey.
The western portion of the property was surveyed by
WESTEC in 1982. One previously recorded archaeological site was found
during this survey. The site, SDM-W-84, is described (WESTEC 1982b: 3-29)
as a large midden site with shell remains and stone tools.
b. Paleontology
The property is an ancient marine terrace, composed of
sediments and stones deposited during the Tertiary and Quaternary epochs.
The level portions of the property are Lindavista Formation. This is
underlain by the Santiago Formation, which is visible on the property in
the southern bluffs. Quaternary alluvium has been deposited in the
drainages on the property.
The paleontological significance of the property is
primarily in the Santiago Formation deposits. Although fossils have been
found in the Lindavista Formation, the Santiago Formation contains a
greater possibility for significant fossil finds. The highly fossilifer-
ous Delmar Formation grades into the Santiago Formation ( Kennedy 1975),
which is also dense and clayey. The Santiago Formation is not clearly
visible in the bluff area and is highly weathered; therefore, the exist-
ing exposures are poor indicators of potential finds within the stratum.
The Santiago Formation lies from S to 15 feet below the Lindavista
Formation, which itself is from 2 to 12 feet thick (Woodward-Clyde 1984).
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Therefore, the Santiago Formation Iles from 7 to 30 feet below the sur-
face, depending on location. It is nearest the surface along the bluffs
overlooking the lagoon, where it is only S feet below current ground
level.
2. Impacts
Grading and other earth movement associated with project
implementation will destroy the archaeological sites located within the
property and ha~ the potential to destroy significant paleontological
resources.
3. Mitigation
The archaeological sites on the property were tested by Brian
Smith in the fall of 1984. Smith tested four sites and found that three
required mitigation of adverse impacts: SOM-W-95, SDM-W-84, and SDM-W-
97. One of the sites, SDM-W-88, was determined to be insignificant and
no tests or studies were recommended. Test excavations at SOM-W-2250
demonstrated that no further. studies were required. No test report was
prepared on the results of Smith's excavations, but mitigation of impacts
began in January, 1985, under Smith's supervision. The results of this
mitigation program should be reviewed for adequacy before clearance is
given to the project, since no test report was prepared. If adequate
excavation and analysis has been accomplished, no further investigations
will be necessary. However, in the absence of a test report and research
design for the mitigation excavation, it is not possible to determine
whether additional work will be required.
Grading plans have not been developed for this project at
this time. If the depth of the grading exceeds five feet along the
bluffs, the Santiago Formation will be exposed and significant fossils
may be destroyed or lost. The deposit may be impacted in other parts of
the-proje-ct ar-ea as well, depending on the depth of grading proposed.
Grading plans will need to be reviewed to determine where the formation
will be impacted. If paleontological impacts cannot be avoided through
shallower grading, monitoring during grading by a paleontologist should
be required.
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E. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The property was surveyed originally as two projects (Batiquitos
Pointe and Seabluff Property Annexation) by biologists from WESTEC in
1982. The results of these surveys are reported in the draft EIRs for
these projects and are summarized below.
1. Existing Conditions
The master plan area is on the northern edge of Batiquitos
Lagoon in the City of Carlsbad and includes the mesa top to the north of
the lagoon, bluffs above the lagoon, and area within the lagoon itself.
Eight habitat types were identified on the property: coastal· sage scrub,
coastal s~:t marsh, mudflat, freshwater/brackish marsh, riparian, euca-
lyptus grove, agricultural land, and disturbed fill material (Figure 10).
The majority of the property, including most of the mesa top, is under
current agricultural use for flower production.
The small area of riparian habitat in the northern portion of
the area is primarily arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepsis) and cattail
(Typha sp.) growth associated with a drainage c~~nnel along the railroad
tracks. A small stand of eucalyptus trees is ~p~esent along • the eastern
border of the property. • •
The bluffs between the mesa top and the lagoon support rela-
tively undisturbed coastal sage scrub habitat predominated by lemonade-
·berry (Rhus integrifolia). California sagebrush· (Artemesia californica),
California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), black sage (Salvia mel-
lifera), and Spanish dagger ( Yucca schidigera). Locally dense patches
of coast cholla (Opuntia prolifera) occur on the eastern bluffs on the
property and coastal prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) is abundant.
A small, level bench of sandy fill in the southwestern corner
of the property adjacent to Highway 101 is covered by nonnative sea-fig
(Carpobrotus sp.).
A small north-south-trending canyon through the property
supported an area of cattail-dominated freshwater mar-sh bordered by
coastal sage scrub-covered slopes at the time of the initial surveys.
This mar-sh was probably dependent on irrigation runoff from the adjacent
agricultural activities. The majority of both habitats was recently
removed during construction of a detention basin in the canyon bottom. A
small area of freshwater marsh still exists in the mouth of the canyon
and cattails are beginning to develop in the basin.
No plant species listed by state or federal agencies or the
California Native Plant Society were observed or expected on the
property.
The disturbed nature
habitat to wildlife species. The
the wetlands habitats of the
species, especially birds.
of the mesa top limits the value of this
coastal sage scrub on the bluffs and
lagoon support a var-iety of wildlife
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SOURCE:WESTEC. 1982
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California black-tailed gnatcatcher (Polioptila melanura
californica), a subspecies with a population that is declining within its
range, have been observed in the coastal sage scrub habitat on the bluff.
The dense coast cholla may also provide habitat for the locally declining
coastal cactus wren ( Campylorhynchus brunneicapillum}.
Below the coastal sage scrub-covered bluffs, the property
includes wetlands habitats within the lagoon, including coastal salt
marsh, brackish marsh, mudflats, and open water. These habitats provide
important feeding, nesting, and resting habitat for a high diversity of
water-dependent bird species and important habitat for fish and aquatic
invertebrates. Because of the importance of coastal lagoons to wildlife
and because of the small proportion of originally existing lagoon habitat
that has -,ot been destroyed or degraded, this habitat requires special
consideration for preservation.
A number of sensitive species have been observed in the
vicinity of the project location or on the site. Three species listed by
state and federal agencies as threatened or endangered are reported to
use the wetland habitats on the site: California least tern (Sterna
albifrons browni) and California brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis
californicus) forage in the open water and rest on mudflats and Belding's
savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis beldingi) was observed in the
salt marsh vegetation. The California least tern has nested at the
lagoon mouth to the immediate south of the project site in recent years.
2. Impacts
Implementation of the master plan as proposed would result in
the removal of current agricultural land, the small area of riparian
habitat, and the eucalyptus grove. The loss of these resources would not
have a significant effect on the biological resources on the property.
The master plan cal ts for development in areas V 111 , l X. and
X which would include
• • • passive and active recreation areas including trails, view-
points, • • • public access. outdoor entertainment facilities,
interpretive center(s), . • . bike/pedestrian trail adjacent to
lagoon, .•• [and] picnic areas ••••
All of these uses would be below the level of the bluff on the slope or
adjacent to the wetland. These activities would result in the removal of
coastal sage scrub habitat and an undeterminable amount of wetland habi-
tat. This would be a significant loss. The loss of adequate buffer and
the resultant indirect impacts associated with the increased levels of
human activity directly adjacent to the lagoon would have a significant
effect on the biological productivity of the lagoon. These uses would
also be potentially damaging to the adjacent ecological reserve managed
by the California Department of Fish and Game. Nesting of several
shorebird species in the lagoon habitats on and adjacent to the site and
foraging and resting of a variety of species, including three birds f ·-
listed by state and federal agencies, would probably be inhibited. \.
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Any grading activity that contributes to runoff or erosion
and sedimentation into the lagoon would have a significant adverse effect
on the biological resources of the lagoon.
The development as proposed would not be consistent with the
long-term goals of the City of Carlsbad for the lagoon and its resources.
The City of Carlsbad Draft Batiquitos Lagoon Management Plan (August 28,
1984) identifies the portion of the property below the top of the bluff
and including the fill bench in the southwestern corner of the property
as a "lagoon resource" area. Policy statements that characterize the
intent of the plan are as follows.
301.03 Development should not take place within the lagoon
resource line until satisfactory investigation can be
accomplished to identify mitigation that reduces impacts
to an insignificant level.
This would include any proposed bicycle or pedestrian trails, which
should be located outside of the Lagoon Resource Line and in the Critical
Planning Area, as discussed below.
301. 04 Active recreation should not be allowed on the lagoon. ,
301. OS Passive recreation on the lagoon should only be allowed
if there is no substantial adverse impact to wildlife.
( In other words, habitat protection has priority over
recreation) .
Much of the remainder of the property is within a Critical
Planning Area. Within the Critical Planning Boundary _ _(CPS), the goals
for future development include
201.00 Minimize impacts on wildlife habitats that are function-
ally related to the lagoon resource.
Policies for development within the CPS include
201. 02 Human activity should be designed/ controlled so that it
will not substantially adversely affect wildlife habitats
that are functionally related to the lagoon.
202.04 Development should be setback from surrounding bluff
edges.
203.03 There should be limited public access to the wetlands
shoreline. Access should only be at locations where
there could be minimal impacts on the-lagoon ecosystem.
204.01 Human uses of the critical planning area should be com-
patible with the primary use of the wetland as a natural
wildlife environment.
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205. 0 1 There should be a bicycle trail or lane around the
lagoon. On the north, a bicycle trail adjacent to the
lagoon may not be possible. It is the policy of this
plan to have a bicycle trail extending from El Camino
Real to· Carlsbad Boulevard as near to the north shore of
the lagoon as possible. The limited access points
mentioned in policy 203.03 above should be accessed by
bicycle, auto and foot, and should be properly signed.
Additional guidelines are provided in the management plan for development
standards:
201.021 All structures shall be setback a m1n1mum of SO-ft. from
the Lagoon Resource Line (LRL) (see Figure 10).
202.oqo All structures shall be set back from bluff edges and
ridgelines a minimum of q5 feet. No portion of any
structure within 100 feet of a bluff edge shall exceed
one story { 15 feet) maximum height from the elevation of
the bluff.
203.021 Public viewing points and a trail system (bicycle and
hiking) shall be established around the lagoon within
the Critical Planning Area. California Department of
Fish and Game shall be allowed to restrict public access
to sensitive habitat areas.
205.011 Large scale recreational facilities that require fencing
or structures or that attract large concentrations of
people shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from the
Lagoon Resource Line.
205.021 Small scale active recreational facilities (eg. family
tennis courts and swimming pools) shall be set back a
minimum of 150 feet from the LRL.
205.022 All active recreational facilities shall be screened by
landscaping.
205.031 Passive recreational facilities shall not require a
setback from the landward edge of the LRL. (Fencing may
be necessary to restrict access to sensitive habitat
areas).
3. Mitigation
Mitigation of impacts to biological resources resulting from
implementation of the proposed master plan for the property can be accom-
plished through incorporation of the policies and goals of the Batiquitos
Lagoon Management Plan into the project design. The following specific
measures would substantially reduce the impacts of the project.
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a. No development, including bicycle and pedestrian trails,
should occur below the top of the bluff. The proposed bicycle trail
should be located . at the top of the bluff along the entire length of the
property. In addition. this trail should be set back at least five feet
from the edge of the bluff between the western edge of the drainage
canyon to Highway 101. The setback would provide minimum buffering for a
high bird activity area within the wetlands habitat of the lagoon. The
construction of any structures or grading and filling In the floodway
could require a Section 4011 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Because of the use of the property by federally endangered bird species,
the 4011 Permit process would also involve consultation with the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.
b. The area of disturbed sea-fig covered fill in the south-
west corner of the property should not be developed for either active or
passive uses because of its proximity to sensitive wildlife and foraging
habitat.
c. All buildings should be set back a minimum of 45 feet
from the edge of the bluff. Construction should include measures to
minimize the impact of increased noise and light levels on the lagoon
habitat. The area between the bluff top and development should be land-
scaped to minimize the apparent presence of human activity to wildlife on
the lagoon except at certain limited view access points.
d. The amphitheater proposed for location-in the small
north-south drainage in the south-central portion of the property should
be located at least 300 feet outside the lagoon resource area to minimize
the effects of noise and high levels of activity on the wildlife in the
lagoon. The freshwater marsh habitat lost during construction of the
detention basin in the drainage should be reestablished.
e. The grading plan should incorporate measures to prevent
runoff or erosion and sedimentation into the lagoon during construction
and a design to permanently control these potentially damaging impacts to
the lagoon.
f. The lagoon wetland habitat on the property should be
deeded to the State of California to be incorporated into the Ecological
Reserve administered by the Department of Fish and Game. This would
insure permanent preservation of this important biological resource.
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F. COMMUNITY SERVICES
1. Existing Conditions
a. Fire Protection. The project area would be served by the
City of Carlsbad Fir:e Department. The nearest existing station. Station
Number 1, is located at 1275 Elm Avenue, approximately 5.3 miles north of
the subject property. and has a response time of tO minutes. Backup
services can be provided by Station Number 2, 1906 A renal Road, in 8. 5 to
9 minutes. Paramedic service is provided by Station Number 3, l 307
Catalina Avenue, in 13 minutes (Dana, City of Carlsbad Fire Department,
2/8/85).
b. Police Protection. Police protection is provided by the
Carlsbad Police Department, 1200 Elm Avenue. The pro;ect is within beat
unit assignment 44; the response time by a mobile unit is 2 to 5 minutes
for emergency calls and up to 30 minutes for low-priority calls (Risen-
hoover, Carlsbad Police Department. 2/8/85).
c. Schools. The project site is located within the Carlsbad
Unified School District. The schools that would serve the project
area are listed in Table 5, along with their current enrollment and
capacities.
TABLE 5
SCHOOLS SERVING THE PROJECT SITE
Generation
School Grade Enrollment Capacity Factor
Jefferson Elementary K-3 570 700 o. 14
Pine Elementary q-& 305 420 0.11
Valley Junior High 7-8 720 1,035 0.09
Carlsbad High 9-12 1,375 1,587 o. 17
TOTAL 2,970 3,7112 0.51
SOURCE: Dunlap, Carlsbad Unified School District, 2/ 12/85
New
Students
87
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56
105
316
d. Hospital Services. The nearest major medical facility
available to the project is Tri-City Hospital, located at 4002 Vista Way
in the city of Oceanside, approximately 9. 5 miles north of the project
area. Tri-City is within the Tri-City Hospital District, which includes
one other hospital, Tri-City West. Tri-City West is a smaller facility
with 66 beds. The Tri-City Hospital District currently has 243 active
physicians on staff, who are utilized by both hospitals. Tri-City offers
a full line of medical services, including a 24-hour emergency facility,
a nuclear medicine department, heart catheterization, a mental health
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unit, a hemodialysis unit, and radiology and pathology equipment. The
hospital is also in the process of qualifying for designation as a trauma
center in April of 1985. Tri-City Hospital has a capacity of 260 beds
and is currently operating at capacity. The hospital is experiencing
overcrowding and, as a result, will add 108 beds by 1987 (Bankovitch,
Tri-City Hospital, 2/ 11 /85).
e. Public Transportation. The North County Transit System
provides bus service in the subject area. Currently, route number 301
operates north and south along Carlsbad Boulevard, with service once
every one half hour.
2. • Impacts
a. Fire Protection. Fire protection services currently
provided by the City of Carlsbad from Stations 1 and 2 would not be
adequate due to the nine-to ten-minute response time. However, the City
of Carlsbad is planning a new station at Poinsettia Lane and Paseo Del
Norte, to be fully operational in April, 1986. From this station, the
response time would be reduced to two minutes. Although the response
time for paramedic services is also excessive, immediate care can be
provided by fire· station personnel until paramedics arrive. Additional
paramedic services are planned to be operational in approximately three
years (Dana, Carlsbad Fire Department, 2/8/85).
b. Police Protection. The response time for police protec-
tion is acceptable. The project would contribute, however, to the cumu-
lative impact of new development on police services, which requires
additional officers and equipment as the city's population increases.
c. Schools. Approval and development of the proposed proj-
ect would result in the construction of 620 residential units. Based on
generation factors utilized by the Carlsbad Unified School District, the
proposed project would generate a total of 316 students. Capacity
figures in Table 5 include temporary measures, such as portables, to
accommodate students. At the present time, Jefferson Elementary School
is the only facility experiencing serious overcrowding; Pine Elementary,
Valley Junior High, and Carlsbad High are not at capacity. However, the
school district plans to open a new K-3 school located in Calaveras Hills
by the fall of 1986, which will alleviate the current situation (Dunlap,
Carlsbad Unified School District, 2/12/85).
d. Hospitals. The existing Tri-City Hospital in Oceanside
will have an additional 108 beds in 1987 and will be considered to have
adequate facilities to serve the proposed project.
e. Public Transportation. It is not anticipated that the
proposed development would have a significant impact on transit facili-
ties, since bus service is currently provided along Carlsbad Boulevard.
3. Mitigation
a. Fire Protection.
Poinsettia Lane is operational,
When the proposed
the fire protection
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fire station at
service will be
-
adequate. Completion of the new station by the target date of April,
1986, set by the City of Carlsbad Fire Department will predate the
beginning of construction on the subject property.
b. Police Protection. The proposed project in itself would
not require that additional police services be provided. However,
additional police manpower and equipment eventually will be needed in
response to the overall population increase within the city.
c. Schools. The Carlsbad Unified School District currently
charges a development impact fee of $1, 720 per dwelling unit to off set
the cost of providing school facilities for students generated by new
housing developments. These fees can be utilized to provide temporary
teaching facilities (portable classrooms) but cannot be used for perma-
nent facilities or staffing salaries. In exchange for the payment of
fees, the school district provides a "will serve" letter, which ensures
school service to new developments. In addition, the construction of the
new K-3 elementary school is scheduled to be in operation before comple-
tion of the proposed project.
d. Hospital Services. No mitigation measures are deemed
necessary at this time since adequate facilities will be available.
e. Public Transportation. The proposed project would not
require additional transit facilities. However, as development occurs
in the vicinity of the project area, it may become feasible to expand
transit service in the area.
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G. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
1. Existing Conditions
The project area lies next to the northwest corner of Bati-
quitos Lagoon. Runoff waters either drain to the west or collect into
natural swales which eventually lead into the lagoon. The site is char-
acterized by sandy, well-draining soils and gentle grades which, in
addition to its small watershed area, tend to limit runoff to the prop-
erty boundaries. Runoff occurs only during intense and prolonged storms.
No portion of the site floods except the sandy flats adjacent to the
lagoon.
The present potential for erosion and sedimentation is kept
at a minimum by the terrace agriculture and the dense native vegetation
on the escarpment slopes. "Available evidence on general sedimentation
rates in Batiquitos Lagoon indicates that sediment eroded from the 35-
acre project site watershed has not caused a sedimentation problem in the
lagoon (Mudie et al., 1976)" (WESTEC 1982a).
A comprehensive discussion of the condition of the lagoon is
provided _in the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Seabluff Property
• Annexation, City of Carlsbad (WESTEC 1982a).
Former natural drainage patterns have been considerably changed
by the construction of the California Southern Railroad ( 1883-88)
and the Santa Fe Railroad {1934), the Pacific Coast Highway (1912
and 1927}, and 1-5 (1965-66) which have crossed the lagoon chan-
nel system. Consequently, the lagoon has no direct contact with
the ocean, and thus has had virtually no contact with tidal
action since at least the 1930s. The beach berm formed by sand
depositions is occasionally opened by the County to release
impounded runoff water into the ocean, but these channel openings
have apparently not been sufficient to allow complete tidal
excursion. As a result, tidal inflow has reached only to the 1-5
bridge in recent years and only for short periods of time. The
beach berm is usually re-established· by wave action and the
channel closed by sand accretion within a few weeks. In addi-
tion, the construction of an upstream dam at Lake San Marcos on
San Marcos Creek has greatly reduced the volume of floodwaters
entering the lagoon. •
The major effects of these phenomena have
seasonally fluctuating water quality conditions in the
conditions include hyper-salinity, hyposalinity, oxygen
high temperature variation.
been to create
lagoon. These
depletion, and
The California State Water Quality Control Board includes
Batiquitos Lagoon under coastal waters. The Comprehensive Water Quality
Control Plan for the San Diego Basin lists as potential beneficial uses:
contact and noncontact water recreation; inland saline habitat for
aquatic and wildlife resource; marine habitat; and preservation of rare
and endangered species.
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•
2. Impacts
Construction as a result of the proposed development will
eliminate the conditions which now insure absorption of rainwater on-
site. Runoff from the paved surfaces will need to be contained to
prevent erosion to the terrace and to the escarpment faces.
During construction, there will be a high potential for
erosion of unprotected soils, which could cause significant sedimentation
problems in Batiquitos Lagoon. After completion of construction, paved
surfaces, landscaping, and storm drains will reduce concentrations of
suspended soils to less than five percent of existing levels.
The planned urban uses of the project site will change the
chemical content of the runoff waters that now flow from the property
into the lagoon. Herbicides, pesticides, and bacteria, the current
by-products of the site's agricultural use, will decrease while contami-
nants such as oil, grease. and heavy metals from automotive sources will
increase.
However, water quality in Batiquitos Lagoon is not expected to be
measurably degraded by runoff contaminants from the project site.
Batiquitos Lagoon presently receives large quantities of runoff
contaminants from existing urban and agricultural land uses
within its watershed area and the contaminants derived from the
project site would represent a very small incremental contribu-
tion to the total contaminant load (WESTEC 1982b).
Special provision will need to be made, however, for disposal
of toxic wastes that could potentially be associated with university
research •
3. Mitigation
Implementation of the following measures will reduce the
potential for impacts to an acceptable level.
a. Sedimentation and erosion impacts can be reduced by
implementation of the proposed sedimentation basin and
energy dissipation structure in Area IX. Runoff from the
western portion of the project site will be detained in a
separate basin within Area VI 11. Provision for mainte-
nance and removal of deposited sediment should be made.
The plans for this structure should be approved by the
City of Carlsbad Engineering Department.
b. Grading activity should be prohibited during the rainy
season, from October 1 to April 1 of each year.
c. Temporary runoff-control devices should be installed
prior to any grading activities. A deepening of the
sedimentation basin and controlled grading which would
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direct runoff flow into the basin during these operations
would reduce the potential for sediment deposition in the
lagoon.
d. All graded areas should be planted in temporary or per-
manent landscape materials prior to October 1 of each
year to reduce erosion potential.
e. As the natural vegetation has provided effective erosion
control on the escarpment slopes, it should be the pre-
ferred landscaping for that area, the setback area of the
terrace at the top of the slopes, and for al I other open
space areas of the project.
f. For the nonresidential areas, a parking lot maintenance
program should be established to remove debris that
collects on paved areas. Since chemical contaminants
tend to adhere to dirt particles, frequent street-sweep-
ing procedures would significantly reduce the chemical
content of runoff water discharged into the lagoon.
g. Use of fertilizers and pesticides should be by certified
personnel and kept to the minimum possible.
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H. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
1. Existing Conditions
a. Physical Characteristics
Approximately 131 acres of the project site is currently
utilized for agricultural production. Flowers, such as gladiolus and
ranunculas, are grown, which are rotated with zucchini to provide a green
fertilizer in order to enhance cut-flower production. Previous attempts
to produce vegetable crops on the property have been unsuccessful. In
the 1960s, attempts to produce a tomato crop failed and zucchini crops
did not have adequate yields or quality for harvest as food crops ( Copley
1980).
According to the Basic Data Report for the Agriculture
Element {County of San Diego 1979), the coastal part of the North County
Metropolitan Subregion possesses physical and cultural criteria suitable
for commercial/ agricultural production. Those cultural factors which
favor long-range commercial production in this area include the
following:
l} A large percentage of the land under cultivation is
within the jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission.
2) LAFCO policies for evaluating the effects of annexa-
tion of agricultural land are generally preservation-
oriented.
The cultural factors which would tend to reduce the
potential for long-range commercial production in the coastal area
{County of San Diego 1979:LJ8) include:
1) The amount of agriculturally productive acreage
within incorporated boundaries.
2) The extremely high value of coastal land.
3) County island annexation policies and county growth
management policies in the coastal area.
4) Conflicts between urban and agricultural land uses.
SJ The rapid growth in the North County subregion.
The project site is located approximately 0.25 mile east
of the Pacific Ocean and is situated in the maritime area-climate zone.
This climate zone encompasses a continuous strip of land a few hundred
yards to six or eight miles along the coast of California. Ocean condi-
tions dominate this zone, resulting in seasonal and diurnal temperatures
which are narrow and humidity that is high. Mean annual precipitation is
15 to 20 inches. Temperatures over the year range from 44° to 75°F. and
the mean annual temperature is 600 to 62° F. ( Copley 1980).
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The soil analysis for the subject property is based on
information contained in the Soil Survey, San Diego Area, California
(U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA) 1973). Figure 11 indicates the
distribution of the soil types on the subject property, and Table 6
describes the agricultural ratings for soils within the project area.
The Class and Storie ratings express the relative suitability of the soil
for agricultural purposes. Storie indexes are based solely on agricul-
tural features, with Grade 1 (best case) having few or no limitations for
crop use and Grade 6 ( worst case) being generally unsuitable for farming.
Capability ratings encompass such factors as crop suitability, potential
for soil damage, soil conservation, crop management, and land use re-
strictions, with Class I (best case) soils having few or no agricultural
limitations and Class VIII (worst case) soils having extensive limita-
tions; Class VI 11 soils may be restricted to recreation, wildlife, or
watershed uses. The letter 11e11 in the capability class number indicates
that the main limitation is the risk of erosion unless close-growing
plant cover is maintained. Risk or limitations due to soil surface
characteristics are indicated by the letter "s".
Prime agricultural land has been defined in the Califor-
nia Government Code, Section 51201. This definition is also included in
the Williamson Act, which is the State of California legislation allowing
the creation of agricultural preserves. Prime agricultural land as
defined by the act includes any of the following characteristics:
1) All land which qualifies for a rating as Class I or
11 on the Soil Conservation Service Land Use
Capability ·c1assificatio·ns.
2) Land which qualifies for a rating of 80 to 100 on the
Storie Index.
3) Land which supports livestock u·sed for the production
of food and fiber and which has an annual carrying
capacity equivalent to at least one animal unit
per acre, as defined by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
4) Land planted with fruit-or nut-bearing trees, vines,
bushes, or crops which have a nonbearing period of
less than five years and which will normally return,
during the commercial bearing period, on an annual
basis, from the production of unprocessed agricul-
tural plant production, not less than two hundred
dollars ($200) per acre.
The Capability Unit of the Terrace Escarpments (Tef)
(VI lle-1) indicates that the soil is of no agricultural value and that
risk of wind or water erosion is present. The Storie Index is less than
10 and reflects severe limitations due to poor profile development, steep
slope, and high erosion potential. Unlike Terrace Escarpment soils, the
Marina loamy coarse sand (MlC) is suitable for agriculture. The Capa-
bility Unit of 111 s-4 indicates that coarse sand may impose restrictions
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PROJECT LOCA TIO
HE M1C
~, TeF
1000 0
FEET
·.•
T
••· ....
··'
.J :';;.
~ !l'•,.,
_,_ ...
·-
..
'•,.
.··:1
-~············~·-··~; ....... ' .. ...._
BATJQ UITOS
I FIGURE 11. SOIL TYPES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
R-1488 2/13/85
Soil Name
Marina loamy
coarse sand
Terrace
Escarpments
SOURCES:
Key: Good
Fair
N/R
(s)
TABLE 6
ANALYSIS OF SOILS ON PROJECT SITE
Croe Sultabllltl If
Approxl-
Map Percent mate Storie
Symbol Slope Acreage Class Index Avocados* Citrus*
MlC 2-9 1qq 111 s-lf sq Good Good
TeF 30-qo 22 VII le-1 <10 N/R N/R
USDA 1973; Close et al. 1970
-No special management Is necessary.
-Some special management is necessary.
-Not rated, unsuited to agriculture.
-Slope Is the main limiting factor.
Irrigated (see kel below)
Truck
Crops Tomatoes Flowers
Fair( s)t N/R Good
N/R N/R N/R
*Avocado crops are not climatically suited to the study parcel. Lemons are better suited than other citrus
crops.
tSlope is not a limiting factor on this particular study parcel. Therefore, this soil unit can be given a "Good"
crop suitability rating for truck crops.
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on agriculture production and the moderately low agricultural rating
(Storie Index of 54) is also attributed to the coarse sandy soil texture.
None of the soils on the property are considered "prime"
agricultural land according to the Williamson Act definition. In San
Diego County, .almost all of the significant acreages of prime soils have
been developed with urban uses. However, a wide variety of crops can be
grown easily in nonprime soils with the proper climate and water. For
this reason, the agricultural potential of soils in San Diego are mea-
sured more accurately by the Soil Survey ratings because they take into
account the kinds of production which occur in the county. This system
rates soils as "good" or "fair" for five principal crops. Those soils
whir.h do not meet the "fair" criteria are "not rated." •
Terrace Escarpment soils (22 acres) are not rated for
any of the five major crop types. However, four of the crops (avocado,
citrus, truck, and flowers) are suitable to the Marina soil. Of these,
only flower and truck crops are climatically suited to the site. Table
6 indicates soil suitability for the five principal crops grown in San
Diego County.
San Diego is able to produce off:.,.season. or winter vege-
tables, tomatoes, and nursery and floral crops due to the mild climatic
conditions in the maritime and coastal zones. Because the county's
climate allows the local harvest to reach markets in the off-season, high
prices per unit volume contribute a high value of production per acre.
Coastal-dependent crop production in San Diego is a significant portion
of that grown statewide, as well as nationally. The majority of off-
season vegetable production is centered around Otay Mesa in the southern
portion of the county and near Carlsbad in the north (County of San Diego
1979). Tomatoes are one of the most profitable crops in this area.
However, as indicated by the soils analysis and past farming history, the
site is not suited to tomato production.
The economic viability of agricultural use of the project
site was studied by Copley International Corporation ( 1980} and it
concluded that:
1) Even through an intense cropping program, an owner-
farmer would not be able to obtain a positive rate of
return.
2) On a leased basis, a farmer could obtain a positive
rate of return. However, the landowner would have to
subsidize the farmer $2,173 per acre per year.
Annually, the subsidy amounts to $225,954.
3) Even on the rental basis, farm risks could signifi-
cantly diminish rates of return.
b. Agricultural Land Use Policies
City of Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad General Plan's
Open Space and Conservation Element ( 1973) states as an objective that
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the city should prevent the premature development of prime agricultural
land and preserve the land wherever feasible. Also, in 1980 the Carlsbad
City Council adopted an interim agricultural policy. In th is policy,
the council encourages the continued use of these lands for agricultural
purposes on a temporary basis. The policy also states, however, that it
shall not preclude the ultimate development of land used for agriculture
provided the development is consi-stent with Carlsbad's ordinances and
policies. In essence, agriculture Is viewed as a temporary form of land
use for many areas currently cultivated.
Carlsbad Local Coastal Program. In the absence of a
local coastal program adopted by the City of Carlsbad, the state Coastal
Commission formulated a program of their own. The background concerning
the status of the LCP for this area is provided in the Land Use section.
For the previously approved projects, nearly half of the project site was
left in agriculture, reflecting compliance with the mixed residential and
agricultural land use advocated by the Coastal Commission LCP. As stated
in the findings for the San Dieguito Land Use Plan (City of Del Mar
1981) :
The Commission's goal is not merely to preserve the soil re-
sources for future generations; actual production is also a key
goal ... · thus the Commission finds that a mixed use program
that assures continued agriculture and stable boundaries between
agriculture and urban development, meets the requirements of
Section 30242 of the Coastal Act.
Subsequent to these findings, the State Assembly passed
Bill No. 3744, introduced by Assembly Member Bradley. This bill pro-
hibits the levying or collecting of agricultural conversion fees under
the agricultural subsidy program called for in the Carlsbad LCP. It does
provide for the collection-of mitigation fees for. development on nonprime
agricultural lands in the coastal zone in the City of Carlsbad that lie
outside the Mello I and Mello II areas. The proposed project falls
within this category. The fee specified is not less than $5,000 nor more
than $10,000 per acre. Presumably, the exact dollar amount per acre
would be determined by the administering LCP agency. The funds would be
provided to the State Coastal Conservancy for expenditure on various
natural resource projects.
2. Impacts
Future development of the proposed master plan would result
in the conversion of agricultural land to urban land uses, which would
result in the irretrievable loss of a limited resource. According to the
USDA, 144 acres of the site are rated as being agricultural land.
However, the site is not considered prime agricultural land and agricul-
tural operations on the property are not economically feasible. The
Carlsbad LCP formulated by the Coastal Commission, however, maintains
that a mixed agricultural/urban land use is desirable. Since the project
does not include any agriculture preservation, it will not comply with
the Coastal Commission's program. The Coastal Commission will no doubt
consider this an impact.
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The ultimate determination of impact, however, must be made
with reference to the policies of the appropriate jurisdiction, in this
case the City of Carlsbad. It is recognized by the City of Carlsbad that
in many areas agriculture can only be viewed as a temporary land use.
While the city has taken steps to discourage the premature urbanization
of agricultural land; the loss of nonprime agricultural land is not in
itself viewed as an adverse effect. Therefore, the loss of this agricul-
tural land does not contribute a significant impact. As a permit from
the Coastal Commission is required for the project, compliance with the
Bradley bill will also be necessary.
3. Mitigation
As the loss of the nonprime agricultural land on the subject
property is not viewed as a significant impact, no mitigation measures
are required. The proposed development can accomplish mitigation of
Coastal Commission agriculture impacts through implementing the provi-
sions of the 8 radley bill.
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I \.
f. AIR QUALITY
1. Existing Conditions
a. Climate. The project area, like the rest of San Diego
County's coastal areas, has a semiarid Mediterranean climate character-
ized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The dominating permanent
meteorological feature affectins the region is the Pacific High Pressure
Zone, which produces the prevailing westerly to northwesterly winds. The
study area has a mean annual temperature of 62° F. and an average annual
precipitation of ten inches, faUing primarily from December to March.
Winter low temperatures at the site average about 45° F., and summer high
temperatures average about 75° F. (Close et al. 1970).
Prevailing conditions along the coast are modified by the
daily sea breeze/land breeze cycle. Fluctuations in the strength and
pattern of winds from the Pacific High Pressure Zone interacting with the
daily local cycle produce periodic temperature inversions that influence
the dispersal or containment of air pollutants in the San Diego Air
Basin. The afternoon temperature inversion height, beneath which pollu-
tants are trapped, varies between 1,500 and 2,500 feet. The altitude
beneath the inversion layer is the mixing depth for trapped pollutants.
In winter, the morning inversion layer is about 800 feet, or about 620
feet above the project site. In summer, the morning inversion layer is
about 1, 100 feet. A greater change between morning and afternoon mixing
depth increases the ability of the atmosphere to disperse pollutants.
Generally, therefore, air quality at the site is better in winter than in
summer.
The predominant pattern is sometimes interrupted by the
so-called "Santa Ana" conditions, when high pressure over the Nevada-Utah
area overcomes the prevailing westerlies, sending strong, steady, hot,
dry winds east over the mountains and out to sea. Strong Santa Anas tend
to blow pollutants out over the ocean, producing clear days. However, at
the onset or breakdown of these conditions, or if the Santa Ana is weak,
air quality may be adversely affected. In these cases, emissions from
the South Coast Air Basin to the north are blown out over the ocean, and
low pressure over Baja California draws this pollutant-laden air mass
southwards. As the high pressure weakens, prevailing northwesterlies
reassert themselves and send this cloud of contamination ashore in the
San Diego Air Basin. There is a potential for such an occurrence about
45 days of the year, but San Diego is adversely impacted on only about
five of them. When this impact does occur, the combination of trans-
ported and locally produced contaminants produces the worst air quality
measurements recorded in the basin.
b. Air Quality. The site was formerly used for agriculture
so very little air pollution emissions have been produced there. The
project area is within the San Diego Air Basin ( SDAB). Air quality at a
particular location is a function of the type and amount of pollutants
being emitted into the air locally and throughout the basin and the
dispersal rates of pollutants within the region. The major factors
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affecting pollutant dispersion are wind speed and direction, the vertical
dispersion of pollutants (which is affected by inversions), and the local
topography.
The concentration of pollutants in the air is measured at
eight stations maintained by the San Diego Air Pollution Control District
(APCD) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Air quality
measurements are expressed in the number of days on which air pollution
levels exceed state standards set by ARB and federal standards set by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA}. Table 7 lists the applicable
state and federal standards for maximum air pollutant concentrations, and
Table 8 lists the number of days these standards were exceeded at the
monitoring statfon at Oceanside, the nearest coastal station (about 8
miles north}.
Air quality standards are set by the federal Clean Air
Act of 1970, as amended in 1977. In 1979, a. major revision to the San
Diego portion of the state Air Quality lmpiementation Plan was prepared,
since the standards for five air pollutants (ozone,. carbon monoxide,
particulates, nitrogen dioxide, and lead) were not being met. The
revision presented a new set of Regional Air Quality Strategies ( RAQS)
and, with a deadline extension authorized by the Clean Air Act, showed
attainment of ozone and carbon monoxide standards by December 1982. The
granting of the extension required submission of another major revision
of the implementation plan in 1982. That revision was able to report
substantial improvements; the region had achieved the health standard for
nitrogen dioxide and had violated neither the lead standard for 18 months
nor the carbon monoxide standard for two years.
The two remaining pollutants, ozone and particulates,
present special control strategy difficulties in the SDAB because of
climatological and meteorological factors. Ozone is the end product of
the chain of chemical reactions that produces photochemical smog from
hydrocarbon emissions. A major source of hydrocarbon emissions is motor
vehicle exhausts. In the SDAB, only part of the ozone contamination is
derived from local sources; under certain conditions, contaminants from
the South Coast Air Basin (i.e •• the Los Angeles area} are windborne over
the ocean into the SDAB. When this happens, the combination of local and
transported pollutants produce!i the highest ozone levels measured in the
basin.
Local agencies can control neither the source nor the
transportation of pollutants from outside the basin. The AP CD's policy,
therefore, has been to control local sources effectively enough to reduce
locally produced contamination to clean air standards. In 1982, it was
apparent that while these controls had effectively reduced ozone contami-
nation, they would not allow the SDAB to attain control standards.
Therefore, the 1982 implementation plan revision proposed more stringent
but reasonably applicable tactics which would reduce local contributions
to below the safe standard by 1985, though population growth would once
again raise concentrations dangerously close to the nonattainment level
by 2000. APCD contended, however, that the long term of this increase
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TABLE 7
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Pollutant
Oxidant (ozone)
Carbon monoxide
Sulfur dioxide
Nitrogen dioxide
Lead
Suspended particulate
matter
Maximum Concentration Averaged
over Specified Time Period
State Standard Federal Standard
0.10 ppm
(200 ug/m3)
1 hr.
9.1 PP'!l
(10ug/m3)
8 hr.
o.os ppm
(131 ug/m3)
24 hr.
0.25 ppm
(1170 ug/m3)
1 hr.
1.5 ug/m3
30-day Average
100 ug/m3
211 hr.
0.12 ppm
(235 ug/m3)
1 hr.
9.0 ppm
( 10 ug/m3}
8 hr.
0.111 ppm
(365 ug/m3)
211 hr.
0.05 ppm
(100 ug/m3)
Annua I Average.
1.5 ug/m3
Calendar Quarter
260 ug/m3
24 hr.
SOURCE: California Air Resources Board, California Air
Qua I i ty Data Summary, 1982.
TABLE 8
SUMMARIES OF AIR QUALITY DATA
Number of Days Number of Days
Over State Standard Over Federal Standard
Pollutant 1980 1981 1982 1983 1980 1981 1982 1983
OCEANSIDE MONITORING STATION
Oxidant (ozone) 54 48 30 * 14 15 7
Carbon monoxide 0 0 0 0* 0 0 0
Sulfur dioxide 0 0 0 0* 0 0 0
Nitrogen dioxide 0 0 0 0* 0 0 0
Particulates 32 24 9 1 0 1 0
SOURCE: California Air Resour-ces Board, California Air Quality Data
Summary, (1980), (1981), (1982), ,(1983).
*Incomplete data recor-dlngs for 1983.
*
0*
0*
0*
0
would allow development and implementation of new tactics as they were
needed. This proposal was reviewed and approved by ARB and EPA and is
now part of the RAQS for the basin.
For several reasons hinging on the area's dry climate and
coastal location, the SDAB has special difficulty in developing adequate
tactics to meet present particulate standards. After considering modifi-
cation of the particulate standard to a more appropriate health-related
scale, the EPA has produced a proposal for a new standard, with implemen-
tation action expected in 1985. With the exception of particulates, the
APCD now has a regional strategy that can show present or near-future
attainment of federal dean air standards for all locally produced pollu-
tants. Nevertheless, because of the airborne transport of pollutants
into the air basin, it is not likely that the SDAB will become an attain-
ment area for ozone by 1987.
In preparing revisions to RAQS, the APCD bases projec-
tions of future air pollutant emissions on population and employment
growth estimates developed by the San Diego Association of Governments
{SANDAG). The lastest revisions--in 1982--were based on SANDAG's Series
V forecasts. A later set of forecasts--Series V I--has been produced by
SANDAG. Although Series VI forecasts have not been used to revise the
1982 regional air quality model, they do produce new information on the
distribution of basic employment. Changes in basic {as opposed to local-
servingJ employment can affect the projections of air pollutant emis-
sions, since significant increases over expected basic employment are
considered growth-inducing. For air quality analysis, such increases are
equivalent to new emissions sources.
2. Impacts
The primary air quality impacts whicb .would occur as a result
of future development in accordance with tt,e proposed general plan land
use designations and prezoning would be air pollutant emissions from
automobile and truck traffic to and from the development, local emissions
from the burning of natural gas for space and water heating in the devel-
opment, and air basin-wide emissions from power plants generating elec-
tricity for use in the development. A summary of the estimated emissions
which would be generated by the proposed project are listed in Table 9,
with more detailed information presented in Appendix C.
The proposed project does not conform with the land use
assumptions utilized in the Series V forecasts. However, given the size
of the project, the proposed land use changes would not have a notable
effect on the regional population distribution and, therefore, are not
expected to affect the average trip length for the region. Consequently,
the proposed project should not have a significant impact on the effec-
tiveness of RAQS.
Emissions generated by future development of the project area
would generate a small fraction of the forecasted emission levels for the
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Emission Source
Vehicles
Power Generation
Domestic Heating
TOTAL
TABLE 9
SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS FROM THE PROPOSED GPA
(kilograms per day)
Reactive Carbon Oxides of Sulfur
Hydrocarbons Monoxide Nitrogen Dioxide
260.86 2,277.44 327.48
11. 71 94.19 1.28
1.69 8.44 o.os
260.86 2,290.84 430.11 1. 33
Particulates
23.50
0.84
24.34
, entire basin. Since the San Diego Air Basin already has oxidants, reac-
tive hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate concentrations in
excess of state and federal standards, any increase in air pollutant
emissions should be considered significant.
Future development of the site, in accordance with the pro-
posed land uses, would also generate dust and other pollutants from
grading and construction. This occurrence, however, would only take
place for a relatively short time and would be subject to control in
accordance with the rules of the San Diego APCD.
3. Mitigation
The deterioration of air quality in the San Diego Air Basin
is a regional problem; however, it can be addressed, in part, by imple-
menting mitigating measures on a project-by-project basis. Mitigation
strategies suggested for the reduction of emissions are stated in the
adopted revised RAQS. Some specific RAQS strategies which can be
implemented to reduce air pollution include:
a. The extension and maximum use of public transit (tac-
tic T-5)
b. The maximum use of carpools and park-and-ride facilities
(tactic T-24)
c. Development of bicycle and pedestrian pathways {tactics
T-7 and T-27)
d. Utilization of energy conservation techniques in building
construction to minimize on-site energy consumption, in-
cluding provision of adequate wall and ceiling thickness,
insulation, north-south orientation of building and
windows, etc. (tactics C-24, C-25a, and C-2Sb)
e. Implementation of construction techniques to
particulate and chemical emissions, including
down unpaved roadways and sites of construction
turning off idling equipment not in use, etc.
F-1 and F-6).
minimize
wetting
activity,
(tactics
Strategy a would be implemented by the North County Transit
District and strategy b by Caltrans and the City of Carlsbad. The City
of Carlsbad would be responsible for implementing strategies c, d, and e.
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J. UTILITIES AND ENERGY
t. Existing Conditions
a. Water. The project site is located within the retail
service area of the Costa Real Municipal Water District ( CRMWO}. Water
is currently available to the project site for agricultural use. The
CRMWO has an adopted master plan for an area that includes the project
site. The master plan contains a major water facilities program which
identifies the capital facilities that are necessary and would, in part,
provide service to the project area.
b. Sewer. The project will fall within the Carlsbad sewer
service area, which is served by the Encina Treatment Plant. The Encina
Treatment Plant has a capacity of 22.5 million gallons per day (MGO) and
is currently using 14 MGD. The City of Carlsbad is entitled to 25.LJ
percent of this capacity, or 5.72 MGO. At the present time, the city is
only utilizing 3. 3 MGD of its capacity at the Encina plant. A force main
is currently available to the mobile home park adjacent to the subject
property on the north (Murray, City of Carlsbad, Department of Public
Wor-ks, 2/13/85}.
c. Solid Waste. Solid waste disposal service is provided by
Coast Waste Management, a private company contracting to the city for
solid waste disposal. Waste collected from the property is transported
to the San Marcos landfill, which is projected to close in 1992. How-
ever, the County of San Diego and the contractor of the San Marcos
landfill have entered into an agreement and are currently in the planning
stage for constructing a resource recovery plant at the San Marcos land-
fill. The project was approv_ed by the San Marcos City Council on Janu-
ary 23, 1985 (Swanson, County of San Diego, Solid Waste Division,
2/ 12/85). The basic principle behind a resource recovery plant is that
it converts municipal refuse into energy, utilizing a process known as
mass burning. The mass-burning process involves burning unrecycled waste
inside an enclosed building. The heat produced during burning is cap-
tured as steam, which can then be sold as is to nearby customers or can
be used to drive a turbine capable of generating electricity. As a
result of burning the municipal refuse and decreasing its volume, the
life expectancy of the landfill would be significantly extended.
d. Energy. Development of the proposed project would re-
quire electric and natural gas service, both provided by San Diego Gas &
Electric (SOG&E). Gas and electric distribution facilities can be made
available to the project area in accordance with SDG&E1s rules, as filed,
with approval by the California Public Utilities Commission.
2. Impacts
Development of the subject property would result in an
increased demand for energy and utility services. Estimates of utility
and energy demands for future development of the property in accordance
with the proposed land use designations and prezoning are calculated in
Appendix A and are discussed below.
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a. Water. Development of the project area in accordance
with the proposed land uses would require approximately 521,636 gallons
of water per day. It is important to note that approximately half of the
water currently obtained from the Colorado River by the Southern Cali-
fornia Metropolitan Water District will be cut off when the Central
Arizona project goes into operation around 1985. This reduction in water
supplies to southern California could result in the need for serious
conservation measures in the future.
On the whole, there is ample pipeline capacity available
to accommodate the water demands of the proposed project (Goodwin, CRMWD,
2/6/85). As part of the CRMWD's plans for future expansion of the water
system, several new or enlarged reservoirs are planned within the next
five to seven years, which will improve service capabilities to the
project site (Musser, CRMWD, 1 / 5 / 84) •
b. Sewer. At the present time, there is 5. 72 MGD of capac-
ity available to the City of Carlsbad at the Encina plant. Consequently,
future development of the project area, which would generate approxi-
mately 285,475 gallons of effluent per day, should not have a significant
impact on the capacity of the treatment plant. However, appropriate
improvements would be required to tie the proposed development into the
existing sewer lines.
c. Solid Waste. Development in accordance with the proposed
land uses would generate about 21,157 pounds of solid waste per day.
This development, in itself, would not have a significant adverse impact
on solid waste disposal capabilities.
d. Energy. Ultimate development of the project area would
result in both short-and long-term increased demands for energy re-
sources. During grading and construction phases of the project, short-
ter:m energy demands would consist primarily of a demand for gasoline and
diesel fuel. The most significant demand, however, would result from the
long-term energy consumption associated with maintenance and operation of
future commercial and retail uses and residences. The energy demand of
the completed development would include a demand for electricity and
natural gas, as well as gasoline.
The projected rate of energy consumption for development
in accordance with the proposed land uses is approximately 2,284,000
kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity per month, 56,580 therms of natural
gas per month, and 8,747 gallons of gasoline per day for vehicle trans-
portation to and from the project area. Estimates of the amount of fuel
that would be consumed during project construction are not presently
available.
Development of the project area is. not expected to con-
sume an excessive amount of energy for the type of development planned.
However, it would result in a substantial increased demand for energy and
would contribute to the cumulative demand for energy resulting from the
new developments in the area. Although the energy demands are within the
capacity of SDG&E's resources at this time, the cumulative effect of the
proposed project and other new developments is a much increased demand
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for energy resources, both in the local region and in the greater south-
ern California area. While gas .and electric distribution facilities can
be made available to the project area, according to SOC&E's rules filed
with and approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, the
continued availability of gas and electric energy for this project and
other future projects is dependent on the supply of fuel and other essen-
tial materials as well as governmental approval of facilities construc-
tion (Rose, SDC&E, 10/6/81).
3. Mitigation
a. Water. The CRMWD currently charges a fee of $1,000 for
2-inch pipe connection from the street to the meter. In addition, the
district has established a major facilities charge which operates on a
graduated schedule. The ceiling charge is $880 per EDU and as of July 1,
1984, is the current rate.
Since water is a limited natural resource in California,
the developer should incorporate water conservation measures into the
proposed development. The use of low-volume flush toilets is now re-
quired by Section 1792 l .3 of the California Health and Safety Code, and
the use of low-volume showers and faucets is required by Section T40-
1406F, Title 24, of the California Administrative Code.
Listed below are water conservation measures recommended
by the State of California, Department of Water Resources, which are
applicable to the proposed project and which could be implemented at the
developer's discretion.
1) Use of water-conserving dishwashers and other
equipment.
2) -Use of drought-resistant plant species, wherever
feasible.
3) Use of efficient irrigation systems to reduce runoff,
particularly drip-irrigation systems, wherever
feasible.
4) Preservation of existing natural drainage areas and
encouragement for the incorporation of n~tural drain
systems in new development to aid in groundwater
recharge.
b. Sewer. A detailed sewer study will have to be prepared
in conjunction with future development plans for the subject property to
determine the necessary off-site improvements to serve the project. In
addition, the developer will be required to pay a sewer fee of $1,000 per
equivalent dwelling unit, which is currently charged for treatment
capacity and trunk system costs (Allen, City of Carlsbad, Department of
Public Works, 2/13/85). Depending on the nature of the necessary off-
site improvements, the construction of the off-site improvements may be
credited toward the standard sewer fee.
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c. Solid Waste. No mitigation measures with respect to
solid waste disposal are deemed necessary. However, it should be noted
that construction of the proposed resource-recovery plant at the San
Marcos landfill would substantially increase the life expectancy of the
landfill and would be a regional solution to the existing landfill
problem.
d. Energy. Although total mitigation of energy-related
impacts is not possible, a number of energy conservation measures could
be incorporated into the future development plans for the project area to
reduce the anticipated increase in energy demand. These measures include
the following:
1) Orient buildings to receive maximum benefit of active
and passive solar access.
2) Shade structures with vegetation, using non deciduous
trees on the north and deciduous trees on the south.
3) Design buildings to incorporate energy conservation
practices to the extent feasible, including design
and construction of heat-venting systems, low-energy-
use and water-heating systems, window treatments,
insulation, and weatherstripping.
4) Incorporate passive heating and cooling into the
design of each of the structures.
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K. NOISE
1. Existing Conditions
The major sources of noise at the project site are vehicular
traffic on 1-5 (adjacent to the east) and Carlsbad Boulevard (adjacent to
the west) and train traffic on the AT &SF Railway tracks, which dissect
the project site. WESTEC Services, Inc., conducted noise studies in
connection with the two previously certified EIRs (January and September
1982) for the subject property, from which the following material is
excerpted.
The City of Carlsbad Noise Element of the General Plan
( 1974b) does not define specific noise levels for different land use
categories. The following acceptable noise level criteria are based on
the Progress··cuide·-and General Plan (City of San Diego 1979}. These
standards were selected for use on this project since they are repre-
sentative of standards used by many jurisdictions in San Diego County.
ACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVELS BY LAND USE
Residential and
transient lodging
Offices and professional
below 65 dBA exterior
below 70 dBA exterior
Noise level measurements taken by WESTEC are the basis for
the noise level contours shown in Figure 12. (A detailed description of
measurement equipment and procedures is provided in the WESTEC report.}
Noise levels from 1-5 are low because of the distance from the road to
the receptors. Along the top of the embankment at the eastern boundary
of the site, where there is a direct line-of-sight to 1-5, noise levels
range from 70 to 67 dBA. However, the elevated position of the site with
respect to the highway causes a significant attenuation of the traffic
noise with increasing distance from the embankment tops. Periodic train
noise is lessened as the tracks are substantially below the existing
grade in that area. The relatively low noise level from Carlsbad Boule-
vard to the project site is a result of a couple of factors. The traffic
volume is currently 10,000 ADT (average daily traffic) Ytith a small
number of heavy trucks. The small percentage of truck use is primarily
for local deliveries, because most trucks use 1-5.
2. Impacts
A prediction of future vehicular traffic noise levels was
developed by WESTEC using the Wyle Methodology (CPO 1973). Each noise
contour varies in its distance from the roadway, depending on the follow-
ing variables: ADT; vehicle speed; number of lanes; percentage of
trucks; gradient of roadway; the degree to which the roadway is elevated
or depressed; and the surrounding topography. Although noise contours
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BATIQUITOS
LAGOO~J
1 INCH:500 FEET
(APPROX.)
I FIGURE 12. NOISE CONTOURS FROM VEHICULAR AND TRAIN TRAFFIC.
RECWN ====::. R-1488 2 /1:3/85
for existing train traffic have been developed, projected noise levels
have not because there Is no date available concerning future train
usage. Figur-e 12 illustrates the following:
a. The predicted lever of significant future noise is 65 dBA
CNEL. Carlsbad Boulevard extends onto the western
portion of the project area approximately 30 feet.
b. Railway noise will significantly affect structures adja-
cent to the tr-ain tracks. The zone of impact is r-educed
toward the south of the mesatop due to topographic
shielding from the depressed railroad; however, locations
for-the contours are based on current track usage since
future noise levels could not be calculated.
c. With the exception of a narrow strip of land along the
top of the roadway embankment adjacent to the eastern
property boundary where there is a direct line-of-sight
to 1-5, noise levels on the site are belo!' 65 dBA.
The proposed project includes a helipad for helicopter opera-
tions associated with the various commercial land uses in the master
plan. The potential for noise impacts from the operation of a helicopter
will depend on the aumber. of operations and flight path over the project
and neighboring properties. Since this Information is not known, the
significance of the impact cannot be determined. Therefore, a detailed
noise study would need to be performed to determine the significance of
this potential impact-.
3. Mitigation
Unacceptable noise levels will be encountered -tmmediately
adjacent to the eastern and western site boundaries and bordering the
AT &SF rai I road tracks.
a. Mitigation for traffic-related noise levels can be accom-
plished by sufficient setback of structures {in open
space) to provide for attenuation of noise levels by the
embankment tops.
b. Barriers in the form of solid block walls -.)r earthen
berms could be used to reduce noise impacts from both
traffic and the railroad.
c. A reduction in interior noise levels can also be accom-
plished by special construction techniques.
Potential noise impacts from helicopter operations can be
reduced through locating the approach/departure route in such a manner as
to minimize disturbance to sensitive land uses; that is, residential and
the adjacent state park. A route which coincides with the railroad
tracks to the south of the helipad should be considered. Also, an alter-
nate location for the helipad may prove more desirable from a noise
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standpoint. Finally, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Cali-
fornia Aeronautical Board will require permits before the helipad may be
used. In conducting the permit review, these agencies will investigate
potential noise impacts.
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L. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
1. Existing Conditions
The project site lies on a gently sloping marine terrace
which is cut by an escal"'pment on the southern part of the property, at
the base of which are sandy lagoon flats. The terrace comprises 127
acres which gently slope upward to the east from 40 to 125 feet above
mean sea level. The gradient for the terrace ranges from 1 to 10 per-
cent, while the escarpment rises from 20 to 100 feet at a SO to 75 per-
cent slope. The flats of the lagoon are 10 to 20 feet above mean sea
level and are within the San Marcos Creek floodplain.
The marine terrace consists of sandy loams, typically four
feet deep. These soils are well draining, do not exhibit plastic or
expansive characteristics, and have little potential for erosion. The
terrace area is underlain by weakly consolidated fine-to coarse-grained
sandstone. The steep terrace escarpment portions of the site consist of
a loamy soil, averaging seven inches in depth, which overlays the area's
marine sandstone layer. Although the terrace escarpments are steep, no
landslide masses have been mapped or sited on the project site. Since
the perennial vegetation serves to minimize erosional activity and there
is no evidence of active basal undercutting by wave action, the escarp-
ments appear to be relatively stable.
No geologic faults are· known to traverse the proj~ct site.
The Elsinore fault is located 25 miles to the northeast and the Rose
Canyon fault is inferred to extend northward approximately S miles west
of the project site. An in-depth discussion of the seismic potential of
these fault zones is provided in the Draft Environmental Impact Report,
Seabluff Property Annexation, City of Carlsbad (WESTEC 1982a).
The Elsinore Fault Zone has been the source of several 5+ and one
6+ Richter magnitude earthquakes since 1900 (Real et al., 1978)
and is considered capable of generating a maximum credible earth-
quake of 7. 3 (Richter magnitude), which would produce a peak
bedrock acceleration on the site of approximately O. 17 times the
acceleration of gravity (g) (Greensfelder, 1974). This would be
considered an earthquake of moderate magnitude.
A northward extension of the Rose Canyon fault has beeh mapped
offshore approximately 5 miles west of the project site on the
• basis of interpretation of subbottom acoustical profiling inves-
tigations (Moore, 1972; Moore and Kennedy, 1975; Kennedy and
Welday, 1980). Greensfelder (1974) estimated that this inferred
fault has a potential maximum credible intensity (based on its
postulated length) of 7. 0 on the Richter scale. However, the
existence of this inferred northward extension. of the Rose Canyon
Fault Zone has not been fully documented and some researchers
have suggested that the scarp features that have been interpreted
as an offshore fault are actually of nontectonic origin (Threet,
1979).
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Although the inferred off shore fa ult has been postulated to be
connected with the active Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, which was
responsible for the destructive Long Beach earthquake of 1933
(Moore, 1972; Moore and Kennedy, 1975; Kennedy et al. 1975), no
geologic evidence has been established to support such a connec-
tion. Furthermore, there has been no significant seismic activ-
ity recorded within the offshore area near the Inferred fault
trace during historic time (Real et al., 1978; Simmons, 1979).
The probability of a major earthquake event along the inferred
offshore fault is therefore very low (Crouse, 1979).
With the exception of the Elsinore Fault Zone, there have
been no earthquakes of a greater-than 4. O Richter magnitude recorded in
San Diego County. As the most active seismic sources in southern Cali-
fornia, such as the Los Angeles basin, Imperial Valley, and northern
Mexico, are at a great distance, the probability of significant seismic-
induced hazards at the project site is relatively low.
There are no geologic conditions that will impose significant
constraints on development of the project area. The underlying sand-
stone can be excavated and graded by a bulldozer with rippers and will be
suitable for fill construction and foundation support. A detailed geo-
technical investigation will be necessary to properly assess the actual
soil conditions. It will be necessary to address the location of pro-
posed structures near the terrace escarpment to insure the stability of
the slope.
The only seismic hazard affecting the project site would be
ground shaking resulting from activity of recognized active faults.
Although it is reasonable to expect that the project site, like
all of Southern California, will be subject to seismic-induced
groundshaking in the future, the relative distance of the site
from recognized active faults, the relatively low tectonic
history of San O iego County, and the firm ground on which the
site is located indicate that the site is favorably situated with
respect to the seismic risk of groundshaking {WESTEC 1982a).
In the event of a major earthquake, buildings which meet the Uniform
Building Code standards will most likely only incur repairable damage.
3. Mitigation
The proposed development of the Batiquitos Lagoon Educational
Park will impose no geotechnical impacts; thus, no mitigation is neces-
sary. Construction will require a detailed subsurface soil and engineer-
ing geology investigation to be done prior to final design. Seismic
hazards will be effectively minimized by conformance with the State 1976
Uniform Building Code.
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IV. CERTIFICATION
This report presents a full disclosure and an independent analysis
of all available information pertinent to the proposed action.
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Environmental ConSi.tltant
The following persons participated in the preparation of this report.
Joan z. Bonin, B.S. Biology
Senior Technical Illustrator
Maggie Cooper
Production Typist
Loretta L. Cornwell
Production Supervisor
Paul S. Fromer, Jr., S.S. Zoology; M.S. Biology; Ph.D. candidate
Zoology
Certified Ecologist, E.S.A.
Susan M. Hector, Ph.D. Anthropology
Senior Archaeologist
Kim 8. Howlett, B.A. Urban Studies and Business and Economics
Environmental Consultant •
John P. Larson, S.S. Chemistry
Vice President
Lee A. Sherwood, B .A. Geography; M.A. Geography
Environmental ?tanner
Sue A. Wade, B .A. Anthropology
Assistant Analyst
Susan Walter. Technical Illustrator
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V. PERSONS AND AGENCIES CONSUL TED
Austin, Hansen, Fehlman Group
Randy Robbins
California Coastal Comm lssion
Chuck Damm
California Department of Transportation
Allen Philpot
Carlsbad, City of
Fire Department
Tom Dana
Pol ice Department
Windell Risenhoover
Department of Public Works
Richard Allen
Jim Murray
Carlsbad Unified School District
K. C. Dunlap
Nancy Gillespie
Costa Real Municipal Water District
John Goodwin
Kurt Musser
William Meadows
San Diego, County of
Air Pollution Control District
Ray Weeks
Department of Public Works
Eric Swanson
San Diego Association of Governments
Kim Pugh
San Diego Gas & Electric Company
Don Rose
Mike Gleason
Tri-City Hospital
Katy Bankovitch
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VI. REFERENCES CITED
Air Pollution Control District
1976a Regional Air Quality Strategies for the San Diego Air Basin.
Prepared by the San Diego Air Quality Planning Team.
1976b Air Quality Assessment • for Environmental Impact Reports. Mono-
graph by Mike Sloop. San Diego.
1978 Revised Regional Air ·Quality Strategy. Prepared by the San Diego
Air Quality Planning Team.
California, State of
1980 California Air Quality Data Summary. Air Resources Board.
1981 CaHfornia Air Quality Data Summary. Air Resources Board.
1982 California Air Quality Data Summary. Air Resources Board.
1983 California Air Quality Data Summary. Air Resources Board.
Carlsbad, City of
1973 Open Space and Conservation Element. General Plan.
1974a Land Use Element. General Plan.
1974b Noise Element. General Plan.
1975 Scenic Highways Element. General Plan.
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
PROJECT DATA
1. Project· Area. The proposed land uses and associated descriptive
statistics were provided by the applicant in the "Batiquitos Lagoon
Educational Park Preliminary Land Use Summary" (January 10, 1985). Addi-
tional information was provided by Robbins (Austin, Hansen, Fehlman
Group, 2/13/85).
2. Resident Population. The number of residents is based on popu-
lation per household, 1980 calculations, for San Diego County (Pugh,
SANDAG, 2/5/85).
3. Student Generation. Student generation rates were obtained from
the Carlsbad Unified School District (Gillespie, 2/5/85). These figures,
averaged for single-and multi-family units, are 0.14 (K-3), 0.11 (4-6),
0.09 (7-8), and 0.17 (9-12) student per dwelling.
4. Vehicle Trips. Vehicle trip generation data was provided for
this project by Weston Pringle and Associates (Appendix B).
5. Vehicle Mileage. The' adjusted trip length of 6. 15 miles per trip
used in calculating vehicle mileage is based on data from T AZ 6705 and
Centroid Node 678, within which the project is located (Philpot,
Caltrans, 2/ 13/85).
6. Energy Consumption
a. Electricity. Electricity consumption was calculated using
rates obtained from Mike Gleason at SDG&E. These rates include 2 kwh
per square foot of floor space per month for commercial uses ( including
hotels) and 600 kwh per dwelling per month for residential uses.
b. Natural Gas. Natural gas consumption is based on factors
obtained from Mike Gleason at SDG&E. These rates include 0.3 therm per
square foot of floor space per month for commercial uses, 0. 12 therm per·
square foot of floor space per month for hotels, and 45 therms per dwell-
ing unit per month for residential.
c. Gasoline. The estimated gasoline consumption was calculated
from an average mileage of 18 miles per gallon for all vehicles, as
contained in the report Travel Behavior Survey (SANDAG 1978).
7. Water Consumption. Commercial water consumption is calculated
using a rate of 3, 124 gallons per acre per day. R.esidential water
consumption is based on a factor of 150 gallons per resident per day
(Meadows, Costa Real Municipal Water District, 5/9/83).
8. Sewage Generation. Sewage generation is based on a factor of
248 gallons per day per residential equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) and
utilizes the conversion factor of 1 EDU per 1,800 square feet of commer-
cial building floor area (City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 13,
Sewer Ordinance, 11/80).
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9. Solid Waste Generation. Commercial solid waste generation is
calculated using a factor of 0.02 pound per square foot of floor space
per day; for residential uses, it is calculated using a factor of 2. 85
pounds per resident per day; and for hotel use, using a factor of 3
pounds per room per day (Swanson, County of San Diego, Department of
Public Works, 2/ 15/84) .
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PROJECT STATISTICS
Project Area
Land Use
Use
Educational Institution
Commercial
Research and office
Retail
Hotel
Conference center
Residential
Subtotal
Recreation
Gymnasium
Tennis courts,
fields. and pool
Passive open space
Amphitheater
TOTAL
Resident Population
Area
I
VI
IV
Vil
11
111
IV
V
V
V
VII I
IX
X
IX
2. 62 residents/unit x 620 units
Student Generation
K-3 0.14 student/unit x 620 units
4-6 0.11 student/unit x 620 units
7-8 0.09 student/unit x 620 units
9-12 0.17 student/unit x 620 units
Total
Acres
so.s
4.4
22.2
27.8
4.9
9.5
11. 9
11.9
4.6
18.3
166.0
166.0 acres
Building
Square Footage Units
=
=
= = =
200,000
550,000
71,000
145,500
40,000
22,000
423
368
38
94
120
620
1,624.4 residents
87 students
68 students
56 students
105 students
316 students
Vehicle Trips
Educational institution
Research and office
Retail
Hotel and conference center
Residential
Recreational
Total
Vehicle Mileage
6.15 miles/trip x 25,600 trips/day
Energy Consumption
Electricity
Educational institution
2 kwh/sq.ft. /month x 200,000 sq.ft.
Research and office
2 kwh/sq.ft./month x 550,000 sq.ft.
Retail
2 kwh/sq. ft. /month x 21,000 sq. ft.
Hotel and conference center
2 kwh/sq.ft./month x 185,000 sq.ft.
Residential
600 kwh/unit/month x 620 units
Total
Natural Gas
Educational institution
0.03 therm/sq.ft./month
X 200, 000 sq• ft.
Research and office o. 03 therm/sq. ft. /month
X 550,000 sq. ft.
Retail
0.03 therm/sq.ft./month
X 21,000 sq. ft.
Hotel and conference center
o.03 therm/sq. ft. /month
X 185,000 sq.ft.
Residential
45 therms/unit/month x 620 units
Total
Gasoline
157 ,IJIJO miles/day -: 18 miles/gallon
= = = = = =
2,500 trips/day
4,500 trips/day
10,200 trips/day
4,200 trips/day
3,900 trips/day
300 trips/ day -----
25,600 trips/day
= 157,440 miles/day
= 400,000 kwh/month
= 1,100,000 kwh/month
= IJ2,000 kwh/month
= 370,000 kwh/month
= 372,000 kwh/month
=
=
=
=
=
=
2,284,000 kwh/month
6,000 therms/month
16,500 therms/month
630 therms/month
5,550 th~rms/month
27,900 therms/month
56,580 therms /month
8,747 gallons/day
Water Consumption
Educational institution
Research and office
Recreation
3,124 gallons/day/acre x 66.8 acres
Hotel and conference
3,124 gallons/day/acre x 22.2 acres
Residential
150 gallons/day/capita x 1,624 residents
Total
Sewage Generation
Educational institution
248 gallons/EDU/day
X (200,000 sq.ft./ 1800)
Research and office
248 gallons/EDU/day
X (550,000 sq.ft./1800)
Retail
248 gallons/EDU/day
X (21,000 Sq.ft./1800)
Hotel and conference center
248 gallons/EDU/ day
X (185,000 sq.ft./1800)
Residential
2'18 gallons/EDU/day x 620 units
Total
Solid Waste Generation
Educational institution
0.02 pound/sq.ft./day x 200,000 sq.ft.
Research and office
0.02 pound/sq.ft./day x 550,000 sq.ft.
Retail
0.0'1 pound/sq.ft./day x 21,000 sq.ft.
Hotel and conference center
3 pounds/ room/ day x 423 rooms
0.02 pound/sq.ft./day x 40,000 sq.ft.
Subtotal
Residential
2 pounds/capita/day x 1,624 residents
Total
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
= =
=
208,683 gallons/day
69,353 gallons/day
243,600 gallons/ day
521,636 gallons/day
27,556 gallons/day
75, 778 gal Ions/ day
2,893 gallons/day
25,488 gal Ions/ day
153,760 gallons/day
285,475 gallons/day
4,000 pounds/day
11,000 pounds/day
SLJO pounds/day
1,269 pounds/day
800 pounds/day
2,069 pounds/day
3,248 pounds/day
21,157 pounds/day
APPENDIX B
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March 5 , 1985
Mr. Kim B. Howlett
RECON
1094 Cudahy Place, Suite 204
San Diego, CA 92110
Dear Mr. Howlett:
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
This letter sunmarizes our examination of traffic factors related to the
proposed Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park in the City of Carlsbad. The
study is based upon information provided by you, City Staff, Sammis
Properties, previous studies and standard reference data.
The project is located between the I-5 freeway and Carlsbad Boulevard
northerly of Batiquitos Lagoon as illustrated on Figure 1. Vehicular access
fs planned vfa Avenfda Encinas and Carlsbad Boulevard. The Santa Fe Railroad
north-south tr~cks traverse the ·site and separate it into two parts with a
single vehicular connection. On site circulation consists of a circular loop
east of the railroad and an east-west connection to Carlsbad Boulevard. A
total of 166 a·cres are contained on the site with proposed land uses of
educational, .residential, recreational, research and development, hotel,
conmercial and open space. These uses are discussed in more detail in the
Trip Generation section of this report.
EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Carlsbad Boulevard is a north-south arterial that was formerly State Route
101. It is classified as a Major Arterial on the Carlsbad Circulation Plan
which has a 102 foot right-of-way and 82 foot curb-to-curb width. The street
currently is a four lane, divided roadway with limited access. A partial
grade-separated interchange exists at the proposed site access point. The
road serves as an access route to beach areas and as a connector between
communities. Current daily traffic volumes on Carlsbad Boulevard are
approximately 10,000 vehicles per day. Traffic volumes vary considerably with
seasonal activities along the coast.
2651 EAST CHAPMAN AVENUE • SUITE 110 • FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA 92631 • (714) 871-2931
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SOU T H C AR LS BAD ST ATE BEA.CH
.LOCATION MAP
WISTOH PfUHGll AHO ASSOCIATII
BATIQUITOS
LAGOON
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development are generally available; however, this type of educational
facility is unique. For this study, a rate equal to the rate utilized for
four-year institutions by the City of San Diego has been utilized.
There are three residential areas proposed within the project. Trip
generation rates for these are based upon rates utilized in the City's Traffic
Model for similar uses.
For the tennis courts, gymnasium, pool and sports fields, a rate equal to one
quarter of the rate utilized by the City of San Diego for these uses was
assumed. This reduction is due to the private nature of these facilities and
their primary users being from within the overall project. For the vacation
condominium/university housing units, standard residential trip generation
rates were utilized.
The commercial retail uses assumed to be equivalent to a neighborhood
commercial use. These uses would be anticipated to serve needs of the project
and adjacent areas and not attract significant trips from beyond the immediate
area.
For the.hotel and conference center, the standard rates were applied. The
proposed free standing restaurant~ were treated as such and assumed to be·
quality, sit-down type facilities. ,-
The various open space, natural areas and others were assumed to generate
negligible amounts of traffic on a daily basis. While special events could
result in significant trip generation, it is not anticipated that these will
occur on a frequent basis. Some monitoring of use of amphitheater,
entertainment center, competition courts and similar uses should be considered
by the City due to the unspecified uses of these facilities.
The daily rates utilized for each use are summarized .in Table 1 on an area-by-
area basis.· A total of 28,200 daily trip ends are estimated to be generated
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Table 1
TRIP GENERATION
Batiquitos Educational Park
AREA LAND USE
1 Educational
1 Research & Development
2 Residential
3 Residential
4 Residential
5 Tennis Courts •
5 Gymnasium
5 Pool & Sports Fields
5 Student Housing/Vacation Condos
6 Comnercial
7 Hotel & Conference Center
7 Restaurants
8 Recreation/Open Space
9 Amphitheater/Open Space
10 Natural Open Space
(a) City of San Diego
(b) SANDAG, 11Traffic Generators"
(c) Carlsbad Traffic Model
DESCRIPTOR UNITS
Student 1800
1000 SF 550
Dwelling Unit 368
Owe 11 i ng Unit 38
Owe 11 i ng Uni t 94
Court 11
1000 SF 22
Dwelling Unit 120
1000 SF so
Room 423
1000 SF 21
Acre 11.9
Acre 4.6
Acre 18.3
(d) One quarter of City of San Diego Rate
(e) City of San Diego
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TRIP ENDS
PER TRIP
DESCRIPTOR ENOS
2.8(a) 5000
8.1 (a) 4500
6{c) 2200
g(c) 300
8(c) 800
lO(d) 100
10(d) 200
Negligible
6(c) 700
12o(a) 6000
10(a) 4200
2oo(a) 4200
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
TOTAL 28,200
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by the proposed uses. Estimates were also made of AM and PM peak hour trips
to be generated by the project and these estimates are sunmar1zed in Table 2.
A total of 2,040 trip ends are estimated for the AM peak hour and 2,535 trip
ends are estimated for the PM peak hour. It should be understood that not all
of these trips would be external-to the sfte and this condition is discussed
in the Traffic Analyses section of this report.
TRIP DISTRIBUTION
A geographic trip distribution pattern was developed for the principal uses on
the site. Review of these uses indicated that two separate distributions
would be required for the site. One distribution represents the commercial
and recreation uses and the second the remaining uses. These distributions
are illustrated on Figures 2 and 3. By applying these distribution
percentages to the estimated external trip generation, project traffic was
assigned to the road system .
• TRAFFIC ANALYSES
The firs~ level of analysis of potential traffic impacts was completed on a
daily traffic volume basis. A tt•affic model was recently completed for the
City of Carlsbad that estimates daily traffic volumes on the arterial road
system at buildout of the General Plan. This model is based upon specific
land use assumptions for undeveloped land. Table 3 summarizes the land use
data, densities. trip generation rates and trip ends utilized in the traffic
model for the area containing this project. As indicated in Table 3, the
model estimated 12,820 trip ends to be generated from the project area.
Comparison of this total with that estimated for the project (Table 1)
indicates an increase of approximately 15,380 daily trip ends.
This increase does not represent a total increase in trips external to the
site as some wi11 remain internal. As an example, some residential units are
planned for use by students which would reduce external trips from the
residential areas. Figure 4 i11ustrates the relationships between various
uses on the site and the assumed internal trip allocation. Also indicated on
AREA
1
1
2
3
4
5
5
5
5
6
7
7
8
9
10
UNITS
1800 Students
550,000 SF R&D
368 DU
38 DU
94 DU
11 Tennis Courts
Gymnasium
Pool & Sports Field
120 DU
50,000 SF
423 Rooms
Res tau rants
Recreation/Open Space
Table 2
PEAK HOUR TRIP GENERATION
Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park
AM PEAK HOUR
IN OUT
Rate TE Rate TE
0.12 215 0.03 55
1.00 550 0.20 110
0.20 75 0.60 220
0.20 10 0.80 30
0.20 20 0.80 75
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
0.20 25 0.60 75
1.80 90 1.80 90
0.58 245 0.29 125
0.85 20 0.46 10
Negligible
Amphitheater/Open Space Negligible
Natural Open Space Negligible
Sub Totals '• 1,250 790
PM PEAK HOUR rn OOT
Rate TE Rate TE
0.03 55 0.10 180
0.30 165 1.10 605
0.60 220 0.20 75
0.80 30 0.20 10
0.80 75 0.20 20
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
0.60 75 0.20 25
6.00 300 6.00 300
0.36 150 0.37 155
2.74 60 1.69 35
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible I
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1,130 1,405
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LAGOON
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SITE
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SOUTH CARLSBAD STATE BEACH
BATIQUITOS
LAGOON
EXTERNAL DIRECTIONAL DISTRIBUTION
EDUCATIONAL, RESIDENTIAL, R8D, HOTEL, RESTAUR4NTS
WISTOa.a PtlHGLI AHO ASSOCIATIS PIOURE 3
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(4500)
2!500 ... ---------Ii----~~---..., EDUCATIONAL
2000
15.500
EXTERNAL
:uoo
300
2800
0
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RESIDENTIAL
(4000)
0 0 -
RECREATION
(IOOO)
(5000)
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RESTAUR,
(10,200)
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HOTEL
(4200)
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PROJECT DAILY INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL TRIP PROFILE
WESTO~ PRINGLE At-40 ASSOCIATES FICJURE 4
ZONE LAND USE
278 Residential
Beach
Open Space
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272 Residential
Residential
Open Space
Table l
TRAFFIC MODEL TRIP GENERATION
Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park
. ACRES DENSITY DWELLING
UNITS
25 15 OU/AC 375
4
35
Subtotal Zone 278
35 7 OU/AC 245
69 15 DU/AC 1035
136
Subtotal Zone 272
GRANO TOTAL
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TRIP ENOS TRIP
PER OU ENOS
QR ACRE
6 2250
600 2400
0 0
4650
8 1960
6 6210
0 0
8170
12.820
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Figure 4 is the resultant external trip estimate of 15,500 daily trip ends.
The net increase on the external road system is therefore approximately 2,700
daily trips.
Applying the trip distributions illustrated on Ffgure 2 and 3 to the external
trips .indicated on Figure 4 provides an assignment of project trips to the
road system. This assignment for daily trips is illustrated on Figure 5. The
traffic model projects 7,100 daily trips on Avenida Encinas at the project
boundary and 8,400 at Carlsbad Boulevard. As indicated in Table 3, the model
also estimated 12,820 trips to be generated by the project area. The through
trips on Avenida Encinas would then be approximately 2,700 per day (7,100 +
8,400 .. 12,820) and these could be assumed to remain with the project. This
results in a net increase in daily traffic of 200 trips on Avenida Encinas
southerly of Poinsettia Lane and 5,000 daily trips at Carlsbad Boulevard over
the model projections. The current model daily traffic volumes and the
volumes with the project are illustrated on Figure 6.
The daily traffic capacity of Carlsbad Boulevard and Poinsettia Lane is 20,000
to 40,000 vehicles per day and of Avenida Encinas the daily capacity is 10,000
to 20,000 vehicles per day. These capacities are the values adopted by the
City of Carlsbad Engineering Department. Comparison of the ultimate volumes
indicated on Figure 5 with these capacities does not identify any capacity
defi c1 enci es.
While daily volume/capacity comparisons provide a general indication of
traffic conditions, a peak hour analysis is necessary for more a~tailed
evaluation. Project peak hour trip generation is listed in Table 2. These
peak hour trip generation estimates were adjusted utilizing the procedure
described above to account for internal trips. Peak hour volumes at key
locations are indicated on Figure 5.
As described under existing conditions, the intersection of the proposed site
access and Carlsbad Boulevard is currently a unique, partial grade separated
1nterchange. It 1s understood that alternative designs of this interchange
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PROJECT VOLUMES .
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BATIOUITOS
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are befng prepared; however, these have not been provided for inclusion in
this study. The current design results in a left lane on and off ramp
condition for southbound traffic on Carlsbad Boulevard. This 1s a
non-standard condition which can result 1n traffic opera-tional and safety
problems. An at-grade intersection with signalization can acconmodate the
peak hour volumes indicated on Figure 5 and would present a more standard
driving condition. The final design for this intersection should be reviewed
by a traffic engineer.
Projected peak hour volumes on Avenida Encinas are more significant and
indicate the need for specific analyses. The General Plan Classification of
Avenida Encinas as a Secondary Arterial would provide a 64 foot curb-to-curb
width. This width would allow two lanes of travel in each direction and left
turn channelization with no on-street parking. These geometrics are
recommended to accommodate projected traffic demands from the project as well
as existing traffic and that from current development.
The intersection of Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas is of special
concern; Project volumes indicate a·southbound left turn volume of 530
vehicles during the AM peak which would require dual left turn lanes. A
problem could also develop due to the relatively short distance between this
intersection and the I-5 Southbound Ramp intersection. While insufficient
data are available to analyze traffic operations at this intersection, a
detailed study is recommended to include consideration of all potential and
approved development in the area. This study should include the Poinsettia
Lane/I-5 interchange.
Full development of this and other projects will require expanding the
Poinsettia Lane overcrossing to its ultimate width and the signalization of
the ramp intersections. Construction of a par-clo type interchange may also
be required to achieve acceptable Levels of Service. The signalization of
Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas would be warranted by the subject project,
if not by development under construction at this time.
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No dimensioned plans were provided for the project's internal road system.
Based upon the available information, the ring road has a width of 60 feet and
radius of 725 feet. The access road to Carlsbad Boulevard has an approximate
width of 70 feet. These widths would appear to be adequate to accornnodate two
lanes in each direction with left turn channelfzatfon and no on-street
parking. The need for on-site traffic controls and designs should be examined
when the planning fs more complete. Potential problem areas include
pedestrian crossings, intersection location and spacing, visfbility and other
traffic operational and safety factors.
,.
As stated previously, the Carlsbad Cfrculatfon Plan indicates a Secondary
Arterial through the site from Avenfda Encinas to Carlsbad Boulevard. While
the plan proposes a vehicle connection of this type, ft does not conform to
Secondary Arterial standards. It was estimated that 2,700 daily trips would
be made through the site which had no origin or destination within the sfte.
This is a relatively minor volume and would fndfcate that the need for, a
Secondary Arterial fs elfmfnated wfth this project. It is our reconmendation
that the Secondary Arterial classificatfon be removed form Pofnsettfa Lane to
Carlsbad Boulevard ff the project fs approved as currently proposed.
SUMfi'ARY
This study has examined the traffic factors relative to the proposed
Batiquitos Lagoon Educational Park in the Cfty of Carlsbad. Due to the unique
land use proposals, specific assumptions were required to estimate trip
generation and assignment. Areas of potential traffic impacts were identified
and m1tigatf on measures or the need for additional ana.lyses were reconmended.
In general, the project can be accomnodated by the planned road system with
improvements and/or modifications to the road system.
The following are principal findings of the study.
1. The project fs estimated to generate 25,700 daily trip ends with 2,040
occurring during the AH peak hour and 2,535 during the PH peak hour.
2. The apparent increase over the trip generation for the site fn the
current City Traffic Hodel 1s 15,500 daily trips; however, due to
internal trfps the net increase in external trips fs 2,700 per day.
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3. The planned road system·can accomnodate the project traffic on a daily
volume/capacity comparison basis.
4. Project peak hour volumes indicate potential problem areas that would
require mitigation.
5. The internal road system appears to be adequate based upon the available
information; however, it does not satisfy the standards of a Secondary
Arterial.
6. An estimated 2,700 daily trips would desire to utilize the internal road
system without having on-site origins or destinations (through trips).
MITIGATION ·MEASURES
The following measures are recommended to mitigate potential traffic impacts
of the project.
1. A monitoring program should be initiated to identify changes in uses in.
the amphitheater, entertainment center, competition courts and other
' areas that could result in traffic problems.
2. The design of the Carlsbad Boulevard/Project Access as a standard
at-grade intersection would be acceptable and the final design should be
reviewed by a traffic engineer.
3. Traffic demands will require two lanes 1n each direction, left turn
channelization and no on-street parking on Avenida Encinas.
4. A southbound dual left turn lane should be provided on Poinsettia Lane at
Avenida Encinas.
5. Signalization of the Poinsettia lane/Avenida Encinas intersection will be
required by the project.
6. A detailed study of traffic operational needs on Poinsettia Lane,
including the Avenida Encinas and I-5 ramp intersections, should be
completed with consideration of all potential development.
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7. When plans are available, the internal street system should be analyzed
with respect to traffic operations and safety.
8. The Secondary Arterial classification of a roadway through the project
could be eliminated with the project approval.
We trust that this study will be of assistance to you and the City of Carlsbad
1n the preparation of an EIR for this project. If you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact us.
Respectfully submitted,.
WESTON PRINGLE & ASSOCIATES
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Registered Professional Engineer
State of California Numbers C16828 & TR565
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AIR QUALITY DATA
1. Statistics. The statistical data used in the air quality compu-
tations are found in Appendix A, Project Data.
2. Computations. The computations of the estimated emissions from
the proposed project are based on methods found in Air Quality Assess-
ment for Environmental Impact Reports (APCO 1976b). These emission
estimates are calculated for the projected year of completion of the
proposed project. Emissions were computed for the following source
categories:
a. Vehicles. This category includes emissions from motor
vehicles of all types whose use can be attributed to the
project.
b. Power Generation. This category includes emissions produced
in the San Diego Air Basin by the generation of electricity
to supply the power needs of the project.
c. Heating. This category includes emissions resulting from the
burning of natural gas to provide water and space heating for
the project.
3. Emission Factors. Emission calculations are based on "emission
factors," which are statistical averages or quantitative estimates of the
rate at which a pollutant is emitted into the atmosphere as the result of
some activity ( such as the combustion of gasoline in vehicles) divided by
the level of that activity (e.g., gallons consumed). The emission factor
thus relates the quantity of pollutants emitted to some indicator of
activity, such as the quantity of fuel burned or the number of miles
traveled. The emission factors used in this report are based on infor-
mation found in Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors (AP-42)
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1977) and information supplied by
Ray Weeks, an environmental management specialist with the San Diego
County APCD.
. It should be noted that emission factors and the emission esti-
mates derived from their use are general estimates only and should not be
considered as absolute predictions of future emissions. Emissions that
would be generated by the proposed project are summarized below and in
Tables C-1 and c-2.
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Emissions from Motor Vehicles:
Reactive Hydrocarbons
0 Is tance-rel ated
0.6 gram/mile x 157,440 miles/day
Trip-related
6.5 grams/trip x 25,600 trips/day
Total
Carbon Monoxide
Distance-related
7. 15 grams/ mile x 157,440 miles/ day
Trip-related
44.99 grams/trip x 25,600 trips/day
Total
Oxides of Nitrogen
Distance-related
2.08 grams/mile x 157 ,Ll40 miles/day
Emissions from Power Generation:
Carbon Monoxide
0.156 gram/kwh x 75,090 kwh/day
Oxides of Nitrogen
1.12 grams/kwh x 75,090 kwh/day
Sulfur Dioxide
0.017 gram/kwh x 75,090 kwh/day
Particulates
0.313 gram/kwh x 75,090 kwh/day
Emissions from Domestic Heating:
Carbon Monoxide
0.907 gram/therm x 1860 therms/day
Oxides of Nitrogen
4.54 grams/therm x 1860 therms/day
Sulfur Dioxide
O. 027 gram/ therm x 1860 therms/ day
Particulates
0.454 gram/therm x 1860 therms/day
=
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94.46 kg/day
166.40 kg/day
260.86 kg/day
= 1,125.70 kg/ day
= 1,151.74 kg/day
2,277.44 kg/day
= 327 .48 kg/ day
= 11.71 kg/day
= 94.19 kg/day
= 1.28 kg/day
= 23.50 kg/day
= 1.69 kg/day
= 8.44 kg/day
= 0.05 kg/day
= 0.84 kg/day
Emission Source
Vehicles
Power Generation
Domestic Heating
TOTAL
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SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS FROM THE PROPOSED GPA
(kilograms per day)
Reactive Carbon Oxides of Su I fur
Hydrocarbons Monoxide Nitrogen Dioxide
260.86 2,277.44 327.48
11 . 7 1 gq. 19 1.28
1.69 8.41J o.os
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PROJECT EMISSIONS CONTRIBUTION
TO SAN DIEGO AIR BASIN TOTALS (2000)
Project's Contribution
Project Total Basfnwlde Total* to Basinwide Totals
Pol Jut ant (kg/day) (kg/day} (percentage)
Reactive Hydrocarbons 260.86 454,908 0.06
Carbon Monoxide 2,290.84 2,179,200 0. 11
Oxides of Nitrogen 430.11 333,236 0.13
Su If ur Dioxide 1.33 t t
Particulates 24.34 402,244 0.006
Source: Regional Emission Trends Projections for the San Diego Air Quality Management
Plan {County of San Diego 1978b:76, 120,144, 1'68).
*Assumes control levels in effect in 1977 will continue unchanged.
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
FOR THE PROPOSED
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for
Sammis Properties
5030 Camino de la Siesta
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Attention: Mr. John Briggs
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
FOR THE PROPOSED
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Oentle[!]en:
Woodward-Clyde Consultants
We are pleased to provide the accompanying report, which presents the
results of our geotechnical investigation for the subject project. This
study was performed in accordance with our letter of agreement dated May
20, 1983 and your request of July 15, 1984 to finalize the work.
The report presents our conclusions and recommendations pertaining to the
project, as well as the results of our field explorations and analyses.
Very truly yours,
Joseph G .• Kocherhans
R .E. 23060
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Consult,ng Eng,neers. Geotog,sts
ano Environmental Sc,entists
011,ces ,n O!her Princ,oal C,t,es
3467 Kurtz Street
San Diego, California 92110
(619) 224-2911
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ADDENDUM. TO GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
SLOPE STABILITY -CUT AND FILL SLOPES
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
Gentlemen:
We are submitting the attached slope stability cnlculation for the subject
project at the request of Mr. Walter Brown of the City of Carlsbad. He is
currently reviewing our report entitled "Geotechnical Investigation for the
Proposed Batiquitos Bluff, Carlsbad, California," dated July 31, 1984.
The estimated effective soil parameters used in our stability analysis are:
y = 125 (pcf), 0 = 30 (deg), c = 500 (psf)
In our opinion these soil parameters are relatively conservative for the
actual soil conditions.
We recommend that samples of representative soils encountered on the site
during grading be tested in the laboratory for verification of their strength
parameters and of the above recommended values.
If you have any questions, please give us a call.
Very truly yours,
WOODWARD-CL Y~E ;JONfLTANTS
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SLOPE ST ABILITY
CUT AND FILL SLOPE
Composed of Decomposed Metavolcanic Rock
Assumptions:
( 1) Maximum height of s: 1 opes
(2). Maximum slope inclination
(3) Unit weight of soil
(4) Apparent angle of internal friction
(5) Apparent cohesion
(6) No seepage forces
References:
H = 25
2:1
y = 125
♦ = 30°
C = 500
(1) Janbu, N., "Stability Analyst's
Dimensionless Parameters," Havard
SeriesNo. 46, 1954.
of Slopes with
Soi 1 Mechanics
( 2) J'anbu, N., "Dimensionless Parameters of Homogeneous
Earth Slopes," JSMFD, No. SM6, November 1967.
Analyses:
Safety Factor, F.S. • Ncf C
yH
Where Ncf is the stabili-ty
number for slopes with
both c and ♦,
yH tan ♦
C
= 12 5 ( 2 5) ' (tan 3 0) = 3 . 61
500
From· Fig. 10 of Reference (2)
F.S. = 16.4 (500) = 2.73
120 (25)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION 1
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2
FIELD INVESTIGATIONS 3
SITE CONDITIONS 3
Geologic Setting 3
Surface Conditions 3
Subsurface Soils 4
Structure 4
Landslides 5
Ground Water 5
DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 5
Potential Geologic Hazards
Faulting and Ground Breakage
Landslide Potential
Liquefaction
Ground Water
Slope Stability Analysis
Site Preparation
Excavation Characteristics
Drainage
Foundations
Floor Slabs
Retaining Walls and Lateral Loads
UNCERTAINTY AND LIMITATIONS
FIGURES
1. Site Plan
APPENDIXES
A. Field Investigation
Figures
A-1. Key to Logs
A-2 through A-9. Logs of Test Borings
B-1. Earthwork Specifications
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
FOR THE PROPOSED
BATIQUITOS POINTE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION
This report presents the results of our geotechnical investigation at the
site of the proposed Batiquitos Bluff project.
The site is located on the north side of Batiquitos Lagoon, east of the
A. T. &S. F. railway, west of Interstate 5 Freeway, and south of Ponto Drive
in Carlsbad, California.
This report has been prepared exclusively for Sammis Properties and their
consultants for use in evaluating the property and in project design. This
report presents our conclusions and/.or recommendations regarding:
0 The geologic setting of the site
0 Potential geologic hazards
0 General subsurface soil conditions
0 General extent of existing fill soils
° Conditions of areas to receive fill
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Depth to water (if within the depths of our
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0 Stability of proposed cut and fill slopes
0 Grading and earthwork
0 Types and depths of foundations
0 Allowable soil bearing pressures
0 Design pressures for retaining walls
In addition, we are evaluating the erosion potential of the on-site soils and
the bluff-face fronting the lagoon to aid the developer's compliance with
Section 30253 of the 1976 Cosstal Act. The results of that portion of our
study will be reported under separate cover.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
For our study, we have discussed the proposed project with Mr. John
Briggs of Sammis Properties and Mr. Patrick O'Day of O'Day Consultants.
We have been provided a copy of the "Tentative Map of Batiquitos Bluff,
Carlsbad Tract No. CT-84-25/P. U .D. 72" prepared by O'Day Consultants
dated June 4, 1984. Finish floor elevations of the buildings and spot
design elevations of streets are shown on these plans. Additionally, we
have reviewed work performed by our firm on Batiquitos Pointe a similar
site, approximately 1000 feet to the west, on the west side of the AT & SF
Railway.
We understand that the proposed project will include subdividing the parcel
into 4 lots for single family and multi-unit residential structures. Site
grading will create cut and fill slopes. constructed at maximum inclinations
of 2: 1 (horizontal to vertical), to heights of less than 25 feet.
Site improvements will consist of 1 to 3 story structures of wood frame and
masonry construction :rnd underground parking. Swimming pools and lined
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shallow ponds are also planned. The planned location and layout of the
major project structures are shown on the Site Plan (Figure 1).
FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
Our field investigation included making a visual reconnaissance of the
existing surface conditions, made observations of the erosion of the
existing bluffs, making ten test borings on May 13 and 14, 1984 and
obtaining representative soil samples. Tbe test borings were advanced to
depths ranging from 16 to 33 feet. The locations of the borings are shown
on Figure 1.
A Key to Logs is presented in Appendix A as Figure A-1. Final logs of
the borings are presented in Appendix A, as Figures A-2 through A-11.
The descriptions on the logs are based on field logs and sample inspection.
SITE CONDITIONS
Geologic Setting
The site lies on a generally west sloping, Quaternary age, marine terrace
surface. The relatively horizontally bedded terrace materials have been
deposited on a wavecut platform on the underlying, of the Tertiary age,
Santiago Formation.
Surface Conditions
The surface of the site which appears to be little changed from the natural
state, is partly under cultivation for flowers and is subject to daily
irrigation. Lot 4 covers the terrace surface above the southeast and west
facing 60-foot high bluff slopes.
An existing 66-inch storm-drain extends north-south across Lot 3 into the
desilt.1tion basin which has been constructed in the open space easement
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west of the site; an existing 8-inch water line (to be abandoned) extends
east-west across the north end of Lot 1.
Soil is currently being borrowed from the hilltop at the east property line,
in conjunction with the construction of the desiltation basin. This cut-
grading is removing an irrigation water storage pond embankment in that
area. Minor man-made features on the site include irrigation pipe. fencing
and roads. No fill soils were observed in our test borings, however,
cultivation has resulted in a few scattered shallow fills and piles of organic
debris across the site and along the bluff top. An undocumented "sliver,,
fill has been placed along the top of the west-facing bluff slope above tbe
desiltation basin.
Subsurface Soils
The site is underlain by 2 to 3 feet of slightly porous loose to medium
dense, red brown, silty medium to fine sandy topsoil. This overburden is
underlain by 2 to 30 feet of dense to very dense light brown, silty to
clayey sands of the L_indavista Formation of Quaternary age. The upper
part of this unit {within the proposed grading depth in some areas)
contains some clay and may be moderately expansive. The Lindavista
Formation is underlain by the Santiago Formation of Tertiary age, which
consists of relatively horizontally bedded dense. light gray clayey sands
and hard siltstones and claystones.
Structure
Exposures of Quaternary and Tertiary age sediments on and near the site
exhibit horizontal or nearly horizontal bedding attitudes; however, actual
regional bedding attitudes are difficult to evaluate due to cross-bedding in
these units. No evidence of faulting was observed on or near the site
during our field work.
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Landslides
Our field investigation and review of aerial photographs and available
geologic literature disclosed no evidence of landsliding on the site area.
Furthermore, no landslides have been mapped on or adjacent to the site.
Ground Water
Ground water was encountered in four test borings at the following depths:
Test Boring No.
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8
10
Depth to Water (Feet)
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14
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Other borings did not exhibit ground water at the time of drilling. No
evidence of marshy areas or ground water seepage was noted during our
reconnaissance.
DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The discussions, conclusions, and recommendations presented in this report
are based on the results of our field and laboratory studies, analyses, and
professional judgment.
Potential Geologic Hazards
Faulting and Ground Breakage
No foulting or evidence of faulting is known for the subject site. A few
minor faults have been mapped in the seacliffs • south of the site in the
Leuc~dio aren, and in the bluffs above Bntiquitos Lagoon, but the closest
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fault of significant mapped length is the postulated offshore extension of
the Rose Canyon zone, approximately 5 miles to the southwest. The closest
faulting to the site with recorded earthquakes of magnitude 4 or greater is
associate with the Elsinore Fault zone about 25 miles northe~st of the site
and the San Clemente Fault zone about 50 miles southwest of the site. No
magnitude 4 or larger earthquakes ore associated with the Rose Canyon
Fault or other faults in the general San Diego-Oceanside coastal area.
Although no known faulting is indicated on the site. it is possible thot
splinter faults or ground fractures may be encountered in the proposed
excavations. Cut areas should be inspected by a geologist during grading
and if such features are encountered, some remedial work or adjustment to
the construction procedure may be required.
Landslide Potential
In our opinion, there are no apparent landslides on the site.
Liquefaction
The geologic units at the site are not recognized as having a potential for
liquefaction.
Ground Water
Our investigation indicates that the "perched" water at various levels in
the test borings may have resulted in part from surface irrigation as well
as migration from the land area generally north of the site.
We recommend carefully observing cut slopes during grading. If water
seeps are encountered during grading, we recommend that drains be
designed when actunl slope conditions are exposed.
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Slope Stability Analysis
The available plans indicate that the proposed cut and fill slopes on the
order of 25 feet high (or less) at an inclination of 2: 1 (horizontal to
vertical) are proposed . For thi~ condition, we have performed stability
analyses by the Janbu method using parameters developed from the results
of plasticity tests and direct shear tests performed on representative
samples of similar soils from nearby areas, and our experience in the
general site area.
The results of our analyses indicate that 2: 1 inclined cut and/ or fill slopes
having maximum heights of 25 feet have calculated factors of safety for
deep-seated failure in excess of 1. 5 for static conditions.
Stability analyses require using parameters selected from a range of
possible values; thus there is a finite possibility that slopes having
calculated factors of safety as indicated above could become unstable. In
our opinion, the probability of the slopes becoming unstable is low, and it
is our professional judgment that the slopes can be constructed as indicated
above.
We recommend that an engineering geologist from our firm examine all cut
slopes for possible adverse conditions during grading.
Fill slopes, particularly those constructed at inclinations steeper than 2: 1.
are susceptible to shallow slope sloughing in periods of rainfall, heavy
irrigation, and/ or upslope runoff. Periodic slope maintenance may be
required. Sloughing can be reduced by backrolling slopes at frequent
intervals. As a minimum, we recommend that fill slopes be backrolled at
maximum 4-foot height intervals. Additionally, we recommend that all fill
slopes be trackwalked so that a dozer trnck covers all surfaces at least
twice.
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Cut slopes in the central part of the site moy encounter Santiago Formation
mudstones at the toe. This condition may require buttressing for stability.
We recommend inspection ot all cut slopes during ~ading by the
engineering geologist. Recommendations for buttressing csn be presented
on an addendum report during grading it required.
Site Preparation
We recommend that the building areas and all fill areas be cleared of any
existing vegetation, trash, and any debris or rubble. The undesirable
materials generated during the clearing should be disposed of off the site.
We recommend that all porous topsoils, and other natural loose soils or
existing fills within the building areas or proposed fill areas 'not removed
by planned grading be excavated or scarified as required, replaced,
watered, and then recompacted prior to placing fill or structures. Based
on our field investigation, we anticipate that up to 3 feet of topsoil may
have to be removed. We recommend that the soil engineer evaluate the
actual depth of excavation in the field at the time of grading. Building
areas are generally defined as the building limits plus a horizontal distance
of 5 feet beyond all settlement-sensitive portions of the building. If
building locations are not known, we recommend that the recompacted zone
extend over the entire level portion of the lots.
We recommend that the upper 2 feet of materials in the fill areas be
composed of nonexpansive soils. Non expansive soils are defined as
granular soils that have a potential swell of less than 3 percent when
recompacted to 90 percent of maximum laboratory density at optimum
moisture content, placed under an axial lond of 160 psf, and soaked in
water.
We recommend thnt all fill soils be plnced between optimum moisture content
and 3 percent nbove optimum moisturP. content.
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In our opinion, the formation soils on site should generally be suitable as
select structural fill material and are considered to be nonexpansive or low
to moderately expansive in nature; however, potentially expansive clay
layers may be encountered within the sands of the Lindavista formation, or
in the Santiago formation. Where these expansive soils are encountered at
finish grade they should be undercut to a minimum depth of 2 feet and
replaced with properly compacted nonexpansive soils.
We recommend that all earthwork be done in accordance with the attached
Specifications for Controlled Fill (Appendix B).
Excavation Characteristics
Based on the results of the test borings and on our experience with similar
soils, it is our opinion that most of the on-site soils can generally be
excavated by medium ripping with conventional excavation equipment. It is
anticipated, however, that heavy ripping will be required for excavating
the hard cemented zones that are usually encountered in the Lindavista
form3tion.
Drainage
We recommend that positive measures be taken to properly finish grade
each pad after structures and other improvements are completed so that
drainage waters from the pads and adjacent properties are directed off the
pads and away from foundations, floor slabs, and slope tops. Even when
these measures have been taken, experience has shown that a shallow
ground-water or surface-water condition can and may develop in areas
where no such water condition existed prior to site development; this is
particularly true where the graded surface is near the Lindavista formation
contact, and where a substantial increase in surface-water infiltration
results from landscaping irrigation.
We recommend that all finished grnding be inspected to evnluate the
possible need for subsurface drains.
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Foundations
Most of the proposed buildings, as presently located, will be supported on
relatively unyielding formational soils; however, some buildings will be
supported partially on formational and partially on compacted fill. In our
opinion, the proposed structures can be supported on conventional spread
or continuous strip foundations founded on either formational soils,
properly compacted fill soils, or on a combination of both.
We recommend that spread or continuous footings placed on either
compacted fill or a combination of compacted fill and formational soil be
designed using a maximum allowable bearing capacity of 2,500 psf.
Footings founded in only formational material should be designed using a
maximum allowable bearing capacity of 5,000 psf.
Continuous footings should have a minimum width of i.8 inches and spread
footings should have a minimum width of 2 feet. All footings should be at
least 18 inches deep measured from rough finish grade, or in the case of
interior footings, from finish grade.
A one-third increase in allowable soil bearing pressure may be used for
design of footings to resist total load including wind and seismic forces.
We recommend that all continuous footings be reinforced top and bottom
with at least one No. 4 reinforcing bar. We recommend that additional steel
be placed in the footings at cut-fill locations.
Footings should not be located within 8 feet of the top of a fill slope or
5 feet of the top of a cut slope. Footings located closer thrm 8 feet (or
5 feet) from the top of a slope should be extended in depth until the outer
bottom edge of the footing is the required distance (8 or 5 feet)
horizontally from the outside face of the slope.
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Floor Slabs
We recommend that the slab-on-grade floors have a minimum thickness of 4
inches and that they be nominally reinfor~ed with 6 x 6, 10/10 wire mesh
placed at the midpoint of the slab.
Concrete slabs should be underlain by 4 inches of sand and a plastic vapor
barrier in those areas where floor coverings are sensitive to moisture.
Retaining Walls and Lateral Loads
We recommend that retaining walls not restrained from movement at the top
and required to support lateral earth pressures due to differential soil
height be designed for an equivalent fluid pressure of 35 pcf. Retaining
walls restrained from movement at the top, such as basement walls. should
be designed for an equivalent fluid pressure of 35 pcf plus a uniform .
lateral pressure of lOH psf (H = the height of retained earth in feet) .
These pressures are based on horizontal backfill surfaces, the use of
on-site granular materials for backfilling the walls, and adequate drainage
to prevent buildup of hydrostatic pressure behind the \Yall. If other
conditions and/or particular loads, such as sloping backfill, adjacent
footings or vehicle surcharge loads, are to be considered in the vicinity of
retaining walls, we should be advised so that additional recommendations
can be given as required.
To provide resistance for lateral loads, we recommend that passive pressure
be assumed equivalent to a fluid pressure of 300 pcf fo1· footings and shear
keys poured neat against cut formational soils or properly compacted fill
soils. The upper 12 inches of material in areas not protected by floor
slabs or pavements should not be included in design for passive resistance
to laternl loads. This lateral pressure is based on the assumption that the
ground surface adjacent to the footing is nearly horizontnl for a minimum
distance of 10 feet from the face of the footing or three times the height of
the surface generating passive pressure, whichever is greater.
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In calculation of frictional resistance to lateral loads. we recommend using a
value of O. 4 as the allowable coefficient of sliding friction between concrete
and the underlying soil. If combined frictional and passive lateral
resistance are utilized in design. we recommend using a frictional resistance
of O .3. •
We recommend that samples of representative soils encountered on site
during grading be tested in the laboratory for vsrification of their strength
parameters and of the above recommended values based for design.
UNCERTAINTY AND LIMITATIONS
We have observed only a small portion of the pertinent soil and
ground-water conditions. The recommendations made herein are based on
the assumption that soil conditions do not deviate appreciably from those
found during our field investigation. We recommend that Woodward-Clyde
Consultonts review the foundation and grading plane to verify that the
intent of the recommendations presented herein has been properly
interpreted and incorporated into the contract documents. We further
recommend that Woodward-Clyde Consultants observe the site grading.
sub grade preparation under concrete slabs and paved areas, and foundation
excavations. If the plans for site development are changed, or if
variations or undesirable geotechnical conditions are encountered during
construction, the geotechnical consultant should be consulted for further
recommendations.
This report is intended for design purposes only and may not be sufficient
to prepare an accurate bid. California, including San Diego, is an area of
high seismic risk. It is generally considered economically unfeasible to
build a totally earthquake-resistant project; it is therefore possible that a
large or nearby earthquake could cause damage at the site.
Geotechnical engineering and the geologic sciences are characterized by
uncertainty. Professional judgments presented herein arc based partly on
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our evaluations of the technical information gathered, partly on our
understanding of the proposed construction, and partly on our general
experience. Our engineering work and judgments rendered meet current
professional standards; we do not guarantee the performance of the project
in sny respect.
Inspection services allow the. testing of only a very small percentage of the
fill placed at the site. Contractual arrangements with the grading
contractor should contain the provision that he is responsible for
excavating, placing, and compacting fill in accordan~e with the project
specifications. Inspection by the geotechnical engineer during grading
should not relieve the grading contractor of his primary responsibility to
perform all work in accordance with the specifications.
This firm does not practice or consult in the field of safety engineering.
We do not direct the contractor's operations, and we cannot be responsible
for the safety of personnel other than our own on the site; the safety of
others is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor should notify
the owner if he considers any of the recommended actions presented herein
to be unsafe.
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APPENDIX A
FIELD INVESTIGATION
Ten exploratory test borings were advanced at the approximate locations
shown on the Site Plan (Figure 1). The drilling was performed on May 13
and 14, 1983 using a 6-incb diameter, continuous-flight power auger. In
addition, we made a visual inspection of the existing bluffs to help evaluate
the erosion potential of the near surface soils.
Samples of the subsurface materials were obtained from the borings using a
modified California drive sampler ( 2-inch inside diameter and 2½-inch
outside diameter) with thin brass liners. The sampler was generally driven
18 inches into the material at the bottom of the hole by a 140-pound
hammer falling 30 inches.
The location of each boring and the elevation of the ground surface at each
location were estimated from the grading plans provided us.
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FIELD INVESTIGATION
Ten exploratory test bo_rings were advanced at the approximate locations
shown on the Site Plan (Figure 1). The drilling was performed on May 13
and 14, 1983 using a 6-inch diameter, continuous-flight power auger. In
addition, we made a visual inspection of the existing bluffs to help evaluate
the erosion potential of the near surface soils.
Samples of the subsurface materials were obtained from the borings using a
modified California drive sampler (2-inch inside diameter and 2½-inch
outside diameter) with thin brass liners. The sampler was generally driven
18 inches into the material at the bottom of the hole by a 140-pound
hammer falling 30 inches.
The location of each boring and the elevation of the grou~d surface at each
location were estimated from the grading plans provided us.
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Location Bori119 Number Elevation
SOIL DESCRIPTION
• 12 110 65 Very dense, dam?, brown silty sand (S!-!l .
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AC Uffle Of *illlft9 o, H oftdtcaCed,
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Soil Clau1hcat10111 are.,._ Oft u,e U"•ltad $0<4 Clautl,c:aroor. Sv11em
afld inouo• CDIOt, mom-and CO"Mlf ... CV, f191C1 OISCflOIIOftl "-
t,een madifiect to ttftect nilUlts ol &moratorv anan,,n wfterw
~OCINIIH,
-DISTURBED SAMPLE LOCATION
00tatft9d tr, COllecl1"9 (fte ..,., Clltll"'JS 1ft a 00.UIC Of C!OTII ~.
DRIVE SAMPLE LOCATION
MOOIISIED CALIFOANIA SAMPt.ER
S.mot• -•" recaNMCS OIOW1 Off too, -• oou-...o ""'"' a MoO,heo
C-'lfomu a,,.,. .,._,., IT "'..,. o,,,..,.,. 2.5-ouu,oe ooa_,,,.
hned Wtln amoce NINI, Tl\t UfflOltr -• o,,...,. tftlO 11\e $011 at 11\t
tionam of me nose-"' a uo oouno hafflmtr t1111n9 JO ,nc:r,ts.
STAND.ARO P~HETRATION SAMPt.ER (•)
!,-o•• with recorded blows o.r faot ·•as oownecs uain9
• uano.ro IDIII spoon ~·ti" ( ,,. i"alde .,,._,.,._ li"
ouuide di•-cerl. The ....._,. •■-d~ven onto UN soil
•• tne DOit-of 11\e hole w11n • 1'0 pound -r i.mng
lO lftCftU eno u,e ~-ptaced in a P,Hlic 1M9.
SHELBY TUBE SAMPLE LOCATION
l"·O.O. Thin .. au Shell>'!' Tuo• Su10ler. '(1.0. a z.a,s inc:ftasl .
Sainole is taken oy pushing will''I nyoraulic ....:ftlntslft,
,__ _____ INDICATES SAMPLE TESTED FOR OTHER PROPERTIES
GS -Gratn Sue Ot1lf>Du110" CT -Co,uouoat,ol\ THI
I.C -IJOOfacorv CofflOICIIOft UCS -uncofti,neo Comorns,on l es:
Ten SOS -Slow Oottct Snu, Test
Pl -Au~.,9 1.,rmu Tnt OS-Otrect Shear Ten
ST -Loaded S-efl Test TX -Trtax,.i Comc,,ns,on Te11
CC -ConhneO Comornsoon 'R'-R-Value
T"c
NOTE: In tn11 co1umn tne rnults ol 1new c11111nvv oe ••coroeo
_,. ,1oouc.aote .
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iwumoer ot Dtowt rweGIG 10 eov..-ce r.amoter o,.e 1001 or n ono1caI1"C1,
'-----------ORY DENSITY Po.,na, oe• Cuc,,c Foot
'-------------MOISTURE CONTENT "'9rmnt ol Orv w,,.nc
s-looca 2.
NOTES ON FIELD INV£STIGATION
I. REFUSAL lftdtcatn tl\t tf\ab•hN to ntend Hcawelton, 1:ncttcally,
w•cn -ou•o,,.nc Da-•"9 u-0 •~ tfte ,m,cu.qsi,on.
Bio• munu tor S~noord Penetnuon T uc •r• ,ndic.a1ed by 1n ••terisl< ( •1,
all otner o,ow counu ,,.. for tl'lt Modified Celiforn,a »c1101er.
KEY TO LOGS
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
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20
25
30
35
40
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TESTS NUMBER
1-1
1-2
1-3
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Approximate El. 52'
SOIL DESCRIPTION
Loose, moist, light red brown silty fine
sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
Dense, moist to wet, red brown silty fine
sand (SM) TERBACE DEPOSITS
Hard, moist, light green to light green
brown silty to sandy claystone (CL)
SANTIAGO FORMATION
Bottom of Hole
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LOG OF TEST BORING 1
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Approximate El. 103'
DEPTH TEST DATA •OntER SAMPl& IN
FEET •Mc •00 •sc TUTS NUMBER SOIL DESCRIPTION
2-1
74 2-2
5
38 2-3
10
2-4
15
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.1 80/6' 2-5
20
.25
30
35
40
•Fo, descr1011on ol ,vmools, ,n Figure A-1
Loose, moist to wet, r brown si ty ine
sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
Dense, moist to wet, red brown slightly
clayey silty sand (SM)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Dense, wet, light brown to red brown
silty fine sand (SM) (lightly cemented)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Rounded pebbles
Hard, moist, light green silty to sandy
clay (CL)
SANTIAGO FORMATION
Becomes very stiff drilling at 21'
Bottom of Hole
LOG OF TEST BORING 2
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41 .
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15-
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73/6"
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25 -
30 _
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35-
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40-
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TESTS NUMBER
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
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Approximate El. 71'
SOIL DESCRIPTION
Becomes saturated
Rounded pebbles
Very dense, wet, l ight brown si lty fine sand
(SM) SANTIAGO FORMATION
Hard, moist, l ight gray brown sandy clay
to clayey sand (SC-CL)
SANTIAGO FORMATION
Bottom of Hol e
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LOG OF TEST BORING 3
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FEET •MC •oo •ac
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s-
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10-.
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15 _
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20-
25 -
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40 -
67
65/6"
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FS/6'
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nSTS NUMtlER
4-1
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SOIL DESCRIPTION
Loose, moist to wet, brown silty fine
sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
Dense, moist to wet, slightly clayey to
silty fine sand (SM)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Rounded pebbles
Very dense, moist, light gray brown clayey
fine sand (SC) SANTIAGO FORMATION
Very dense, moist, light green to gray,
slightly clayey to silty fine sand (SC-SM)
SANTIAGO FORMATION
aard, moist, light green brown silty to
sandy clay (CL) SANTIAGO FO~TION
Becomes gray brown
Bottom of Hol e
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LOG OF TEST BORING 4
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
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Annroximate El 60' .
DEPTH TEST DATA •OTHER SAMPLE SOIL DESCRIPTION IN TESTS NUMHR FUT •MC •00 •ac
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75/6" 5-1
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10-
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~4/6" I 5-3 .
-I 15-
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20 _ l
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25 -
30-
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35 -.
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40 -
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;:;i: Loose, moist to wet, dark brown silty
sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
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TERRACE DEPOSITS
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i, Dense, wet, red.brown slightly clayey
fine sand (SH) TDMCE DEPOSITS
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Dense, very wet, light green silty to
\ clayey sand (SM-SC)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Dense, saturated, red brown fine .sand
I~ (SM) TERRACE DEPOSITS
Dense, saturated, light green to brown
silty to sandy clay (CL)
SANTIAGO FORMATION
\ Becomes moist at 12'
Bottom of Hole
LOG or TEST BORING s
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
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10-
157/6' .
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15-
178/6"
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25 -
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30-
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35-.
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40 -
Boring 6
Am>roximate El 72' .
SAMPLE SOI L DESCRIPTION NUMBER
itilii Loose, moist to wet, dark brown silty fine
sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOrL
6-1 1
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TERRACE DEPOSITS
:::e, •.•. li!l~
6-2 ) 11~~~~;;
~fjfj~~~ -i
!; ···=:
1~i
Dense, saturated, gray silty fine sand
(SM) SANTIAGO FORMATION
6-3
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Bottom of Hole
LOG OF TEST BORING 6
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s-
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10_
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15-
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30 -
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35 -.
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40 -
37
33
75
75
52/6'
61/6'
•OTHER SAMPLE
TESTS NUMBER
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-5
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2-6
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2-7
Boring 7
Approximate El. 120'
SOIL DESCRIPTION
Loose, moist to wet, red brown silty
fine sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
Dense. moist, to wet, light red-brown
silty fine sand (SM)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Dense. very moist, red brown silty fine
sand (SM) with occasional clay binder
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Gravels
Very dense, very moist, brown slightly
clayey fine to medium sand {SM-SC)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Very dense, moist, gray fine sand (SM)
SANTIAGO FORMATION
Bottom of Hole
_,..-•Fordew,ooon ol 1vmC>ol1. see Fi~tt A-1
LOG OF TEST BORING 7
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
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Approximate El. 77•
OEPTH __ T_EST __ 0_A_T_A _ __.•onteR SAMPLE
F~~T ·MC ·00 •ac TISTS NUMHR SOIL DESCRIPTION
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10-
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15-
. 50/6'
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20 -
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25 -
30-
.
35-
-
-
-
-
40 -
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Loose, moist to wet, red brown silty
fine sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
Dense, moist to wet, red brown silty fine
sand (SM) !l'EMACE DEPOSITS
Dense, moist to wet, light brown to gray
brown silty fine sand (SM)
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Perched water; boring caved to 14'
Becomes saturated; rounded gravels
very dense, saturated, light gr.1:i fine sand
(SM-SP) SANTIAGO FORMATION
Becomes moist to wet at 17'
Bottom of Hole
LOG OF TEST BORING 8
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IN FEET •MC •oo •ac
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s-
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34
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-
10-
-
-30 -
-15 _
. 85
20 -
.
25 -
.
60/6'
•OTHER SAMPLE
TESTS NUMBER
9-1
9-2
9-3
9-4
9-5
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Boring 9
Approximate El. 65'
SOIL DESCRIPTION
Loose, wet, red brown silty fine.sand (SM)
CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
Medium dense, wet, red brown silty fine
sand (SM) TERRACE DEPOSITS
Dense, wet, light brown slightly silty
fine sand (SM), lightly cemented
TERRACE DEPOSITS
Becomes saturated; estimated perched water
level (boring caved to 13')
Dense, saturated, light gray clayey fine
sand (SC) SANTIAGO FORMATION
Becomes moist
30-+----+--!---+----l~--+;.;.~----------------------Bottom of Hole .
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3S -
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-
-
40 -
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LOG OF TEST BORING 9
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
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Approximate El. 60'
DEPTH TEST DATA •OTHER SAMPlE SOIL DESCRIPTION IN TESTS NUMBER FUT •MC •oo •ac
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-Loose, moist, to wet, red brown silty fine
sand (SM) CULTIVATED TOPSOIL
20 10-1 I ❖•❖:• Medium •·•·•·••• dense, wet, red brown silty fine
I sand (SM) TERRACE DEPOSITS
s-Becomes dense
-ltl Dense, wet, red brown clayey fine sand 52 10-2 -(SC) TERRACE DEPOSITS ::::❖:: • .. :-:-: .. .
10-
I;
Dense, very moist, brown silty fine sand
. (SM) TERRACE DEPOSITS
98 10-3
15-I i J Rounded gravels I
58/6" 10-4 ·~ Dense, brown sandy clay (CL) wet, gray
SANTIAGO FORMATION
20-~
I Bottom of Hole
25-
.
30-
-
35--.
40 -
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LOG OF TEST BORING 10
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APPENDIX B
GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONTROLLED FILL
I. GENERAL
These specifications cover preparation of existing surfaces to receive fills,
the type of soil suitable for use in fills, the control of compaction, and the
methods of testing compacted fills. It shall be the contractor's
responsibility to place, spread. water and compact the fill in strict
accordance with these specifications. A soil engineer shall be the owner's
representative to observe the construction of fills. Excavation and the
placing of fill shall be under the direct observation of the soil engineer,
and he shall give ,vritten notice of conformance with the specifications upon
completion of grading. Deviations from these specifications will be
permitted only upon written authorization from the soil engineer. A soil
investigation has been made for this project; any recommendations made in
the report of the soil investigation or subsequent reports shall become an
addendum to these specifications.
II. SCOPE
The placement of controlled fill by the contractor shall include all clearing
and grubbing, removal of existing unsatisfactory material, preparation of
the areas to be filled, spreading and compaction of fill in the areas to be
filled, and all other work necessary to complete the grading of the filled
areas.
III. 1\IA TERIALS
1. Materinls for compacted fill shall consist of any material imported or
excavnted from the cut areos that, in the opinion of the soil engineer, is
suitable for use in constructing fills. The materinl shall contain no rocks
or hard lumps greater than 24 inches in size and shall contain at least
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40% of material smaller than ¼ inch in size. (Materials greater than
6 inches in size shall be placed by the contractor so that they are
surrounded by compacted fines; no nesting of rocks shall be permitted.)
No material of a perishable, spongy, or otherwise improper nature shall be
used in fills.
2. Material placed within 24 inches of rough grade shall be select material
that contains no rocks or hard lumps greater than 6 inches in size and that
swells less than 3% when compacted as hereinafter specified for compacted
mI and soaked under an axial pressure of 160 psf.
3. Representative samples of material to be used· for fill shall be tested in
the laboratory by the soil engineer in order to determine the maximum
density, optimum moisture content, and classification of the soil. In
addition. the soil engineer shall determine the approximate bearing value of
a recornpacted. saturated sample by direct shear tests or other tests
applicable to the particular soils.
4. During grading operations, soil types other than those analyzed in the
report of the soil investigation may be encountered by the contractor. The
soil engineer shall be consulted to determine the suitability of these soils.
IV. COMPACTED FILLS
1. General
(a) Unless otherwise specified, fill material shall be compacted by the
contractor while at a moisture content near the optimum moisture
content and to a density that is not less th~n 90% of the ma:,i.,imum dry
density determined in accordance with AST!\1 Test No. D1557-78, or
other density test methods that will obtain equivalent results.
(b) Potentially expnnsive soils may be used in fills below a depth of
24 inches and shall be compacted at a moisture content greater than
the optimum moisture content for the material.
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2. Clearing and Preparing Areas to be Filled
(a} All trees, brush, grass, and other objectional material shall be
collected, piled, and burned or otherwise disposed of by the
contractor so as to leave the areas that have been cleared with a neat
and finished appearance free from unsightly debris.
(b) All vegetable matter and objectionable material shall be removed by the
contractor from the surface upon which the fill is to be placed, and
any loose or porous soils shall be removed or compacted to tbe depth
shown on the plans. The surface shall then be plowed or scarified to
a minimum depth of 6 inches until the surface is free from uneven
features that would tend to prevent uniform compaction by the
equipment to be used.
(c) Where fills are constructed on hillsides or slopes, the slope of the
original ground on which the fill is to be placed shall be stepped or
keyed by the contractor as shown on the figure included in these
specifications. The steps shall extend completely through the soil
mantle and into the underlying-formational materials.
(d) After the foundation for the fill has been cleared, plowed or scarified,
it shall be disced or bladed by the contractor until it is uniform and
free from large clods, brought to the proper moisture content, and
compacted as specified for fill.
3. Placing. Spreading, and Compaction of Fill Material
(a} The fill material shall be placed by the contractor in layers that, when
compacted, shall not exceed 6 inches. Each layer shall be spread
evenly and shall be thoroughly mixed during the spreading to obtain
uniformity of moterial in each layer.
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(b) When the moisture content of the fill material is below that specified
by the soil engineer, water shall be added by the contractor until the
moisture content is as specified.
( c) When the moisture content of the fill material is above that specified
by the soil engineer, the fill material shall be aerated by the
contractor by blading, mixing, or other satisfactory methods until the
moisture content is as specified.
( d) After each layer has been placed, mixed, and spread evenly, it shall
be thoroughly compacted by the contractor to the specified density.
Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, vibratory
rollers, • multiple-wheel pneumatic-tired rollers, or other types of
acceptable grading equipment. Equipment shall be of such a design
that it will be able to compact the fill to the specified density.
Compaction shnll be continuous over the entire area, and the
equipment shall make sufficient trips so that the desired density has
been obtained throughout the entire fill.
(e) The surface of fill slopes shall be compacted and there shall be no
excess loose soil on the slopes.
V. INSPECTION
1. Observation and compaction tests shall be made by the soil engineer
during the filling and compacting operations so that he can state his
opinion that the fill was constructed in accordance with the specifications.
2. The soil engineer shall make field density tests in accordnnce with
ASTM Test No. D1556-64. Density tests shall be made in the compacted
materials below the surface where the surface is disturbed_ When these
tests indicate that the density of any layer of fill or portion thereof is
below the specified density, the pllrticular lnyer or portion shall be
reworked until the specified density has been obtained.
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VI. PROTECTION OF WORK
1. •· During construction the contractor shall properly grade all excavated
s~rfaces to provide positive drainage and prevent ponding of water. He
shall control surface water to avoid damage to adjoining properties or to
finished work on the site. The contractor shall take remedial measures to
prevent erosion ot freshly graded areas and until such time as permanent
drainage and erosion control features have been installed.
2. After completion of grading and when the soil engineer has finished
his observation of the work. no further excavation or filling shall be done
except under the observation of the soil engineer.
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Slope to be such
that sloughing
or sliding does
not occur
NOTES:
as specified
Original ground
Slope ratio• N
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Remove all
topsoil
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' A I See note
M
~see note
The outside edge of bottom key "A" shall be below topsoil or loose surface
material.
The minimum width of "B" Bench shall be 2 feet wider than the compaction
equipment, and not less than 10 feet.
Keys are required where the natural slope is steeper thon 6 horizont~l to
l vertical, or where specified by the soil engineer.
!'
Location Boring Number Elevation
SOIL DESCRIPTION
Very dense, damp, browr. silty sand (Siil
I
SOIL CLASSIFICATION I
Sod ClnuhcarlOf'la.,. -on rne un,f,ed Sot1 Clau,hcar,o,; Svttem
and lft0\I09 CD-. ,-,n-,,. and COIWltel'la'. f,elO aeicr,a,ion, n-
baeft fflOdil..c:t co retlfft rwsum ot 1M,0ta1orv _.,,., -"•'• _,_ .. _
DISTURBED SAMPLE LOCATION
Otnaonad bV c011eci,119 111• .. , CI.IUl"9l ,n a CIIIStlC Of CIOrft D~.
DRIVE SAMPLE LOCATION
MODIFIED CALIFOANIA SAMFt.EA
Satnote -•" reconMCI Dtow1 Ott foa, -• m,-eo """" a Moo,l,ec:1
Cahforn.a or,,,. .. mo,e, IT ,,.,_ O•-t•t. 2.5·• ouu,ae a..,_,.,.
lifted w,m 1amo1e tuoes. Tne _,.,-•a,....., ,nra 111• sou 11 ,,.,.
bonom of in• 11O,e w,m • 1'0 oouftc:I ~, tu1,n9 :SO •ncncs..
ST AN0AR0 PENETRATION SAMPLER (•l
s ... ole •Ith recorded blow• -fmr wn OOtai...O u1ing
• 11aN1ard sDIII si,oor, &alft!ller (H• in1icl• c,-,.,. ll•
OYUIOe Cli•-••rl. The __ ,. ••• dMven 1t1to u,., soil
H tne --of tl'MI '-le w11n • 110 pound ,..._.,. taUing
JO iftCMI and UM &MIPI• placed in • P,Htic oag.
SHELBY TUB: SAMPLE LOCATION
1•-0.0. Thin wall Sn.lov Tuoe s .. ,oler. H.0. • 2.ns incnesl.
SamoJe is taken oy pushing with nyonulic 111e¢haftlslll.
------INDICATES SAMPLE TESTED FOR OTHER PROPERTIES GS-G,a,n S,ze O,srr,ouuon CT -Conso1,oa11on Tttc
LC-L.iaora10,y Comoaa,an UC:S-Unc:oni.,,,c:1 Como•nsion Tes:
T~u SOS -Slow Oatect Snur Tnt
Pl -•n-•9 l..lffllU Tn1 OS-Omrc:tSnu, Tut
ST -l.oadea Swell Ttt1 TX-T,.aaoai Como,nuon Test
CC-C:Onf,neo Como,en,on 'Fl'-A-Value
Tt11
NOTE: In tn11 CIOlumn ,,.. ,...,1u of tnew 1~u ....,.., oe reco,otc:I
-•• aooucaoce • ..__ ________ BLOW COUNT
._.,_ ot t,,o..,. _.., 10 -•nee &amo,er -toot o• as ...o,ca,e<:i.
"-----------ORY DENSITY jN i.oae l.
"-ncn a.r Cuoac Foat .__ _____________ MOISTURE CONTENT
""'•"' of Orv Wat9ftl
NOTES ON FIELD INVESTIGATION
I, REFUSAi. 1r,d1ear" ..,,. 1N1bdnv to nter-d ••ca~uon. p,■e,1ca11v •
.. ,tn eciu•o-nt r.,no u..:I '" ,,., ,nw1119,mon.
&lo• CDU"U hlr Suncarc:I Penuru,on Test 1t'• 1n<1iu1ec:1 Oy 1n urerisk (•J.
111 otner boo• counts ire for tne Modiried C•lifom,a Su11O1er.
KEYTO LOGS
BATIQUITOS BLUFF
ORA~ av: mkc I OU:CJ(f.O n:'/2'~ I l"ROJECT NO: S·Jl 73K-SI01 I DATE: 7-25-84 I FIGURE HO: A-l
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