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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGPA 90-11; CARLSBAD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN; General Plan Amendment (GPA).. . • • • -CASE NO. GPA S,G?~o!'" DATE: 12-2.e:::ro ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM -PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: CARLTAS C'a-1PANY Address of Applicant: 4401 Manchester Avenue, Suite 206 Encinitas, California 92024 Phone Number: ( 619 ) 6,12-7344 Attn: Chris Calkins Name, address and phone number of person to Applicant): ·Hofman Planning Associates 2386 Faraday Avenue, Suite 120 Carlsbad CA 92008 GENERAL INFORMATION: {Please be specific) be contacted (if other than Attn; Bill Hofman Project Description: ________________________ _ The Local Facilities Management Plan For Zone 1 3 Project Location/Address: __ s-ee ____ A-t-ta=c=h~ed-----=Exh _____ i=·b~i~t ____________ _ Assessor Parcel Number: See Attclled List - General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: See Attached Exhibtt Local Facilities Management Zone: __ __,;,1~3 ______________ _ Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? Yes -------------- Please describe the area surrounding the site to the North: Agua Hedionda Lagoon South: Palomar Airport Road and non-residential property (both developed and undeveloped) East: Undeveloped, non-residential property. West: Exisiting Corranercial Establishments and Interstate 5 List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: 2 • • • 1. (Please be Spec .. c. Attach Additional Pages o.xhibits, if necessary) Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and manmade characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope of 15' or higher and 15% grade or greater is present on the site . The project site is approximately 678 acres in size and is predominately covered by gently rolling slopes which have been, or are currently in, agriculture. A 150' wide SDG&E easement crosses the site on the northern end. A full constraints analysis is provided in the Zone 13 LFMP constraints ma~ 2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project. N/A 3. PLEASE ATTACH A PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING: a. If a residential project identify the number of units, type of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates) . • Zone 13 does not contain any residential land uses. b. If a commercial project, indicate the exact type, activity(ies), square footage of sales area, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), parking provided, and loading facilities . The Zone 13 LFMP provides square footage infonnation, and a full traffic impact analysis. Other infonnation is not applicable at this time. I c. If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies), average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated employment per shift, time of shifts, and loading facilities. The Zone 13 LFMP provides square footage infonnation, and a full traffic impact analysis. Other infonnation is not applicable at this time. d. If an institutional project, indicate the major project/site function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. N/A 3 I. • 1) 2) • 3) 4) • ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Please Answer each of the .following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space. Then, fully discuss and explain why each item was checked yes or no. Provide supporting data if applicable. Attach additional sheets as necessary. Could the project significantly impact or change present or futµre land uses in the vicinity of the activity? EXPLANATION: see Attached Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value? EXPLANATION: See Attached Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? EXPLANATION: _s __ ee-----"A ___ t __ ta __ c __ h_ed _________ _ Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? EXPLANATION: See Attached 4 YES NO x X X 5) • 6) 7) • 8) 9) • Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? EXPLANATION: __ See __ A_t_t_a_ch_ed _________ _ Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? EXPLANATION: __ See_A_t_ta_ch_ed ________ _ Are any of the natural or man-made features in the activity area unique, that is, not found in other parts of the county, state or nation? EXPLANATION: See Attached Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? EXPLANATION: -=see.....,__=At""'t""'a=c=hed==---------- Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? EXPLANATION: -=See=-.;;.;A=tt=a=c=h=ed=---------- 5 YES X X X X X • • • 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant resources? EXPLANATION: See Attached 11) Are there any_ rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? EXPLANATION: See Attached 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? EXPLANATION: See Attached 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural lands? EXPLANATION: See Attached 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? EXPLANATION: See Attached 6 YES X X X X X • • • --YES 20} Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? EXPLANATION: __ See~_A_t_ta_ch_ed ________ _ 21} Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? EXPLANATION: See Attached 22} Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? EXPLANATION: _Se_e_A_t_ta_ch_ed ________ _ 23} Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? EXPLANATION: See Attached 24) Could the activity result in a significant change in the quality of any portion of the region's air or water resources? (Should note surface, ground water, off-shore.} EXPLANATION: __.S=ee=-A=t=t=a=ch=edaa.=..--------- 8 X X X X X • • • 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? EXPLANATION: ___ See __ A_tt_a_c_hed ________ _ 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? EXPLANATION: __ Se_e_A_t_ta_ch_ed ________ _ 27) Will there be a significant change to existing 1 and form? (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards: ________ . (b) Percentage of alteration to the present land form: _________ . (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: EXPLANATION: ___ See_A_t_ta_ch_ed ________ _ 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? EXPLANATION: __ s_ee_A_t_t_ac_h_ed ________ _ 9 YES NO X X X X • • • 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? EXPLANATION: __ See __ At_t_a_ch_ed ________ _ 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? EXPLANATION: __ s_ee_A_tta_c_hed ________ _ 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? EXPLANATION: __ s_ee_A_t_ta_c_h_ed ________ _ YES X X X II. STATEMENT OF 4l.s1GNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EF.rs -~ If you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below: SEE ATI'AOfED III. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I {If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) Signature Date Signed Instruct.eia LBS: l h SEE ATI'AOIED (/4~ .. .,., /1. ~~ {erson clnipletiReport) 11 -2. '[ -'j O • -------------- 11 Environmental Impact Assessment Form -Part 1 Prepared for: Carlsbad Ranch General Plan Amendment The Carlsbad Ranch General Plan Amendment does not constitute discretionary review for projects within the Carlsbad Ranch and therefore in itself does not create any significant environmental impacts. Therefore, many of the questions in the Environmental Impact Assessment are not applicable at this time. Each question is discussed and explained as thoroughly as possible at this time. 1. NO The surrounding land use is Non-Residential Reserve; the proposed non- residential land uses will be compatible with present and future land uses. 2. NO The General Plan Amendment in and of itself will not have any effect. The General Plan anticipates non-residential land uses on this property. The aesthetic impacts of future development will be analyzed with the forthcoming Specific Plan. 3. NO The established community will not be adversely affected as the surrounding infrastructure will be improved to accommodate development on this property. 4. NO The existing and proposed General Plan Designations are non-residential. 5. NO The existing and proposed General Plan Designations are non-residential. 6. NO Although proposed General Plan Amendment and associated future development will provide many job opportunities. Given the proposed phasing, it is not anticipated that this development will create a significant effect on housing. 7. NO The activity area has been largely disturbed and does not contain any features which are not found in other parts of the city, county, state or nation. 8. NO The proposed General Plan Amendment in itself will not affect an archaeological or historical site or its settings. Specific projects must undergo future detailed environmental review. 9. NO There are no scarce natural resources located in the activity area. 10. NO The proposed amendment will not affect any fish, wildlife or plant resources on the currently farmed activity area. 11. NO The activity area has been disturbed by agricultural operations and there are no rare or endangered plant or animal species in the area. 12. NO The activity will not change any existing features of any of the City's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches. 13. YES The proposed General Plan Amendment will allow for a use that will reduce the amount of area currently under agriculture once development is approved. However, development of this portion of the Carltas property will promote the continued agricultural operations of adjacent land. 14. NO The activity only serves to designate specific non-residential land uses in an area already approved for non-residential uses. 15 NO The Proposed General Plan Amendment doesn't call for any activity that will require a variance from established environmental standards and any activity allowed under the General Plan Amendment will meet all City environmental standards. 16 YES The proposed General Plan Amendment is being requested in conjunction with the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan. 17 YES The activity area is located within the coastal zone and will require a Local Coastal Plan Amendment due to the change in the land use map; no text changes will be required. 18 NO The question is not applicable to the proposed General Plan Amendment. Future projects may require a variance or conditional use permit but must undergo separate discretionary review. 19 NO The proposed General Plan Amendment will not inherently allow or involve the use or disposal of any hazardous materials. 20 NO The activity area is not located within a flood plain. 21 NO The are no active faults within the activity area. 22 NO The proposed General Plan Amendment will not permit any construction or any other dust generating activities. Once development applications have been approved and construction begins dust generation will be mitigated as required per City of Carlsbad grading ordinance and related regulations. 23 NO The proposed General Plan Amendment does not call for the burning of any material. Once development applications are approved and construction begins, all clearing of land will be conducted by mechanical means. 24 NO The question is not applicable to a General Plan Amendment. Future projects may require additional environmental review. . . • 25 NO The Carlsbad Ranch General Plan Amendment in itself does not constitute discretionary review for any project within the Carlsbad Ranch. Future projects must undergo environmental review. 26. NO The proposed Carlsbad Ranch General Plan Amendment does not constitute discretionary review for any project within the Carlsbad Ranch. All future projects must undergo environmental review. 27. NO The proposed General Plan Amendment doesn't inherently call for any alteration of the existing landform. Any Future development will undergo discretionary review. 28. NO The proposed General Plan Amendment does not inherently allow for any development which will increase the use of City utilities, sewers, drains, or streets. A determination of any impact will be made at the time of discretionary development approval. 29 NO The proposed General Plan Amendment will not inherently call for any activities that cause erosion. Some erosion, which can be controlled by timing and grading technique, will occur but once actual construction and landscaping of the proposed project is complete, it will decrease wind and water erosion of the agriculturally graded soils that are often bare. 30. NO The area is currently under agricultural use so the proposed change in uses allowable under the General Plan will not affect any fish or wildlife habitat. 31. NO The proposed General Plan Amendment will not increase the amount of lighting in the area. Once development applications are approved and construction is completed. the lighting proposed within the project activity will conform with all City of Carlsbad standards. Any glare will be minimized by project design.