HomeMy WebLinkAboutCP 97-02; Calavera Hills Village L-1; Condo Permit (CP) (12)Anita M. Hay worth
Biological Consultant
MEMORANDUM
TO: Ellen Berryman, USFWS
Terri Stewart, CDFG
FROM: Anita Hay worth
DATE: July I, 1997
RE: CaJavera Hilh Village L-l
Enclosed are documents and maps for the Calavera Hills Village L-l project. I have included
the following for your review:
Califoma gnatcatcher survey report
Brush Management letter and discussion
Map of habitat and brush management line
Tentative Map
Site Development Plan
I contacted Chris Decerbo, Planning Director, City of Carlsbad to determine what issues he
has and requires your assistance on. He indicated that he would like to receive concurrence
from the resource agencies that there is no mitigation required for the development of Village
L-l. I have visited the site to view the brush management zone and to conduct a Californa
gnatcatcher survey. Brush management is based on the standard required for the permit under
which the project is operating, that is, 60 feet of fuel modification zone from the structures on
the lots, i have assumed that within the fuel modification zone, all vegetation would be
impacted even if it is not all removed. The fuel modification zone is located within the
previously graded pad or on the top edge of the slope which is currently disturbed habitat.
No coastal sage scrub would be removed or otherwise impacted as a result of the project or
brush management.
The Califoma gnatcatcher survey results indicate no occupation by gnatcatchers, However,
gnatcatchers are located within Village K which is across the street. The habitat on Village
L-l is high quality habitat however it is a relatively narrow band between the existing
development and Carlsbad Village Drive. It is likely that gnatcatchers use the habitat for
dispersal although I'm not sure where it leads them.
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Because you have seen the project site and the habitat that is located on it, have the site
development plan, the results of the Califoma gnatcatcher survey, and can see from the brush
management letter that no coastal sage will be impacted, we would like to get concurrence
from you that no mitigation is required for the development of Calavera Hills Village L-I.
If it is easier for you and acceptable to do so please sign your concurrence with this letter
below. If that is not possible, please respond in writing to me so that 1 may submit it to the
City of Carlsbad along with other supporting material.
If you have addtional questions regarding this project please contact me at (760) 753-2301.
Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Anita M, Haywortl^h.D.
Owner/biologist
CONCURRENCE SIGNATURE:
Name and Title Date
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