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City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project Address/Location:
Project Description:
Southwest corner of Park Drive and Monroe Avenue in the
northwest quadrant.
Zone change and Local Coastal Program Amendment to rezone an infill parcel from a split R-l-7500 and
R-1-15000 zoning to R-l-10000 and tentative map, coastal development permit, and minor site
development plan to subdivide and grade the 4.67 acre parcel into 14 standard (10,000 square foot
minimum) single family lots with detached 603 square foot second dwelling units on two lots to satisfy
inclusionary housing requirements.
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and
the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on
the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in
the Planning Department.
A copy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the
Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the
public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 30
days of date of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Anne Hysong in the Planning
Department at (760) 438-1161, extension 4477.
DATED:
CASE NO:
MAY 22, 1998
CT 97-24/LCPA 97-12/ZC 97-08/CDP 97-58
CASE NAME: MAY SUBDIVISION
PUBLISH DATE: MAY 22, 1998
MICHAEL J. HOLZMIIXER
Planning Director
2075 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (760) 438-0894
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: CT97-24/LCPA 97-12/ZC 97-08/CDP 97-58
DATE: May 11. 1998
BACKGROUND
CASE NAME May Subdivision
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APPLICANT: James and Patricia May
ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 3926 Park Drive. Carlsbad. CA 92008
DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: December 23. 1997
PROJECT DESCRIPTION Zone change and Local Coastal Program Amendment to rezone an
infill parcel from a split R-l-7500 and R-l-15000 zoning to R-l-10000 and tentative map,
coastal development permit and minor site development plan to subdivide the 4.67 acre parcel
into 14 standard (10,000 square foot minimum) single family lots with detached 603 square foot
second dwelling units on two lots to satisfy inclusionary housing requirements.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
X| Land Use and Planning
| | Population and Housing
| | Geological Problems
Water
Air Quality
£<] Transportation/Circulation | [ Public Services
[~| Biological Resources | | Utilities & Service Systems
| | Energy & Mineral Resources | | Aesthetics
f>^ Hazards | | Cultural Resources
[~[ Noise | | Recreation
[~~| Mandatory Findings of Significance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
| | I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
^ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
| | I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
| | I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
| | I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier, including
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore,
a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City
conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant
effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following
pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human
factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to
use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative
Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
• A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each
question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A
"No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
• "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted
general standards and policies.
• "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a
"Less Than Significant Impact." The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the
City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the
effect to a less than significant level.
• "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect is significant.
• Based on an "EIA-Part II", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant
effect on the environment, but all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
• When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required
to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a "Statement of
Overriding Considerations" has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
• A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that
the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment.
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• If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this
case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated"
may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
• An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including
but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has
not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than
significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant impact has
not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce
the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part II analysis it is not
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant
effect to below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention
should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined
significant.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
(Source #(s): (Source #1
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? (Source
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? (Source #1)
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses? (Source #1)
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? (Source #1))
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
Less Than No
Significant Impact
Impact
D
D
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? (Source #1)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? (Source #1)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? (Source #1)
D
D
D
D
D
D
III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (Sources #1,4)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (Source #4)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
(Source #4)
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (Source #3)
e) Landslides or mudflows? (Source #3)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
(Source #4)
g) Subsidence of the land? (Source #4)
h) Expansive soils? (Source #4)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? (Source # 4)
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface runoff? (Source #5)
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? (Source #2, 5)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? (Source #2)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? (Source #2)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? (Source #2)
f) Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? (Source #2)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
(Source #2)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (Source #2)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? (Source #2)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
D
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V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? (Source
#2)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (Source
#2)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ()
d) Create objectionable odors? ()
D
D
D
D
D
D
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
(Source #2)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (Source #1.)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (Source #1)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds? (Source #1,2)
D D
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)?
(Source #1,2)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (Source #1,2)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)? (Source #1,2)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (Source
#1,2)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
a
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
a
a
Less Than
Significant
Impact
a
a
a
a
No
Impact
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal?
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
(Source #1,2)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? (Source #1,2)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? (Source
#1,2)
a
a
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? ()
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazards?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? (Source #6)
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? ()
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? (Source #1,2)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (Source
#1,2)
D D
D
D
D
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? (Source #1)
b) Police protection? (Source #2)
c) Schools? (Source #1)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
(Source #1)
e) Other governmental services? (Source #2)
D
D
D D
D
D
D
D
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies,
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? (Sources #1,2)
b) Communications systems? ()
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? (Source #1,2)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (Source #1,2)
e) Storm water drainage? (Source #1,2)
f) Solid waste disposal? (Source #1,2)
g) Local or regional water supplies? (Source #1,2)
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? (Source
#1)
b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect?
(Source #2)
c) Create light or glare? (Source #2)
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ()
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ()
c) Affect historical resources? (Source #2)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
(Source #2)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? (Source #2)
XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? (Source #1)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ()
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
n
nnna
n
a
a
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
Dn
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D
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D
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Less Than No
Significant Impact
Impact
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XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish
or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause the substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
D D
D D
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the
following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-
specific conditions for the project.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Environmental Analysis
The infill parcel, located in LFM Zone 1 in the northwest quadrant, is designated for Residential
Low Medium density allowing 0-4 dwelling units/acre and has a split zoning: R-l (7500) on
the north half and R-l-15,000 on the southern half. The surrounding areas to the north and west
are zoned R-l and developed with single family residences and existing infrastructure. The lots
to the east and south are zoned R-l-15,000 and also developed with single family residences and
existing infrastructure.
The site consists of 4.67 acres which fall gently in a southwest direction with elevations ranging
from 230 feet above mean seal level (amsl) in the northeast corner to 210 feel amsl in the
southwest corner of the site. May Foilage Company, a wholesale plant company, operates on the
site under approval of a conditional use permit. The property has been used for agricultural
purposes since sometime prior to 1953, and over the past 40 years, it can be presumed that
chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and rodenticides have been applied to the soils. The
site is occupied by large green houses used to cultivate indoor plants, the company office, a
garage, storage buildings, and a pesticide shed with a boiler and chemical tanks for distribution
of fertilizer and pesticide solutions to the green houses via underground piping. The site is also
occupied by the May single family residence and a garage. Runoff from the site which is
increased due to coverage by green houses and paving is directed to Park Drive. All existing
development would be demolished and/or removed to enable grading and the subdivision of the
parcel into single family lots and a public culdesac street providing access from Park Drive..
la. Land Use - General Plan/Zoning
The project is consistent with the underlying RLM General Plan designation allowing a
maximum of 4 dwelling units per acre, however, the project density of 3.4 dwelling units per
acre (including two second dwelling units) exceeds the Growth Management Growth Control
Point (GCP) of 3.2 dwelling units per acre. The General Plan allows infill subdivisions in LFM
Zone 1 to exceed the density range and/or GCP up to 25% above the maximum allocation (5
dwelling units per acre), in those cases where the underlying zone would permit a slightly higher
yield, compatibility is ensured, and Growth Management findings can be made. The applicant is
requesting a zone change from a split R-l and R-l-15,000 to R-l-10,000. The zone change
would not enable a maximum density yield higher than existing zoning under the General Plan
provision discussed above. Public facilities are adequate in LFM Zone 1 to accommodate the
proposed units and there are excess dwelling units in the quadrant to ensure that the maximum
number of dwelling units in the northwest quadrant would not be exceeded at buildout. The zone
change would ensure compatibility by providing a transition zone between existing R-l zoning
and smaller lots to the north and R-l-15,000 zoning and larger lots to the south.
Ib. Land Use - Local Coastal Program
The project is subject to and consistent with the General Plan RLM land use designation
allowing 0-4 dwelling units per acre, however, the project consists of a zone change to change
the zoning from its current split R-l and R-l-15,000 classification to R-l-10,000. Approval of a
Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) is required to ensure consistency between the LCP
and the implementing zoning. The project includes a request for a LCPA to satisfy this
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requirement.
V. Air Quality
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles
traveled. These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive
organic gases, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and suspended particulates. These aerosols are the
major contributors to air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since the
San Diego Air Basin is a "non-attainment basin", any additional air emissions are considered
cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in the
updated General Plan will have cumulative significant impacts on the air quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a variety
of mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions
for roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures
to reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand
Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including mass
transit services; 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 5)
participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable and
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is
located within a "non-attainment basin", therefore, the "Initial Study" checklist is marked
"Potentially Significant Impact". This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the
preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City
Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for air
quality impacts. This "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent
projects covered by the General Plan's Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no
further environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at the
Planning Department.
VI. Circulation
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequate
to accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely
impacted by regional through-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These
generally include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbad
Boulevard. Even with the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections
are projected to fail the City's adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout, numerous
mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include 1)
measures to ensure the provision of circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to
develop alternative modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks,
pedestrian linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulation
strategies when adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or
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State Highway onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to
control. The applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either
been incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the
failure of intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefore,
the "Initial Study" checklist is marked "Potentially Significant Impact". This project is
consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the
recent certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included
a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for circulation impacts. This "Statement Of
Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan's
Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review of circulation
impacts is required.
VII. Biological Resources
The project is an infill location surrounded by existing single family development. The site is
currently occupied by the May Foilage Company, a wholesale plant company, consisting of large
green houses and a single family dwelling. No sensitive native species exist on this previously
graded and developed site.
IXd. Hazards
Based on an "Environmental Audit Report" conducted for the May Foilage Company by MV
Environmental, Inc. dated August 19, 1994, findings that "some indications of potential hazards
or conditions present evidence for further evaluation. These conditions should be further
evaluated by performing site sampling and testing to help determine the presence of hazardous
materials in near surface soils. This determination is presented to identify if organo-phosphate
pesticides, ammonium, and/or nitrate fertilizers are present in the soil as a result of the observed
and disclosed evidence of chemical storage areas, distribution points, and the number of years the
site has been utilized for this type of land use." The recommended mitigation is a Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment and additional interviews with people knowledgeable of
previous site activities to determine if any necessary corrective work is required..
SOURCE DOCUMENTS: - Note: All source documents are on file in the Planning
Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, Phone (760) 438-1161.
1. Carlsbad General Plan adopted September 6, 1994.
2. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update
certified September 6, 1994.
3. City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Program, Mello II Segment.
4. "Preliminary Soil & Geotechnical Investigation" dated July 20, 1994 performed by Vinje &
Middleton Engineering, Inc.
5. "Hydraulic Analysis" Letter dated April 6, 1998.
6. "Phase I Environmental Audit Report - May Foilage Company" prepared by MV
Environmental, Inc. dated August 19, 1994.
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LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the findings of a Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment in accordance with the recommendation of the "Environmental Audit Report"
conducted by MV Environmental, Inc. dated August 19, 1994, shall be submitted to the
Planning Department with a mitigation plan for any necessary corrective work. Evidence
from the Department of County Health that the corrective work has been implemented in
accordance with the mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to
commencement of work.
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATION MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND
CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM
RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
Questionnaire Item No.
I-a) Currently this property has two residential zones
assigned to it. The west half is R-l-7500 and the east half is
R-l-15000. We have requested a Rezone for the site to R-l-10,000
consistent with the developed properties to the north of the
subject property. The existing zone west and south of this site
is R-l-7500 while the property easterly of the site is R-l-15000.
This site is a transition property between the R-l-7500 zone and
the R-l-15000 zone in this area of the city.
I-c) All of the properties surrounding this site have been
previously developed with residential land uses. The subject site
has been utilized as a residential lot with an agricultural
greenhouse operation on a portion of it for years. This
development, if approved, is very compatible with the adjacent
residential land uses and lot sizes.
I-d) There is a small agricultural operation on a portion of
the site which will be removed with the development of the
property. It is a flower/plant growing facility run by the owner
of the property who also resides in the existing older single
family home on the site. The removal of the small agricultural
operation will have no significant impact upon the agricultural
resources within the city.
Il-b) This is an infill project which is surrounded by
existing single family residential land uses and so no growth
inducement will occur with the development of this site.
Ill) Refer to Project Soils Report prepared by M.V.
Engineering.
IV-a) Site grading, erosion control measures and storm runoff
retention facilities will be designed into the project to insure
that the drainage patterns, rate, and amounts of runoff will not
increase as a result of this development.
Vl-a) This project will increase the vehicle trips generated
from this site once it is developed. Currently, the existing
residence generates about 10 trips per day and the greenhouse
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operation generates about 104 trips per day, using 2 trips per
1000 square feet of greenhouse area. This equates to an existing
A.D.T. of 114. Once developed as residential property, the
estimate of A.D.T. is 140. Therefore our project would result in
an A.D.T. increase of 26 trips per day which is an insignificant
increase. No increased traffic congestion will occur as a result
of this project.
IX-a) This project, if approved, would actually stop the use
of chemicals and fertilizers now utilized in the greenhouse
operation and therefore reduce the potential risk to adjacent
neighbors.
Xll-a) This project will require the undergrounding of
existing overhead power and phone services on Park Drive. Public
utilities will be extended from Park Drive into the new onsite
public street. These are very short extensions which will have
very little, if any, impact upon the serving agency. All public
utilities exist within the abutting public streets.
CONCLUSION
This project is an infill development which seeks to
convert a 100% disturbed 4.67 acre parcel into a 14-lot
residential subdivision consistent with adjacent land uses.
Public services can be provided to this project without any
significant impact to the serving agencies. No native habitat
will be lost as a result of this development due to the existing
disturbed nature of this site. Traffic will increase very
slightly as a result of this development at insignificant levels.
The onsite soils are adequate for the intensity of the proposed
land use and no increase in site runoff will occur as a result of
project design. The development seeks to create lots of similar
sizes to those surrounding lots with similar sized homes. No
growth inducement will be created by this development since it is
an "infill" project. It is therefore my opinion that no
significant impacts to the environment will occur with the
development of this project as proposed.
A. Laret R.C.E. 29375
CADATAVGENNOTESV182AEIS.INF
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FILLING OUT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I
This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Form - Part I will be used to determine what type
of environmental documentation (i.e., Environmental Impact Report, Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Negative Declaration or Exemption) will be required to be prepared for your
application, per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Title 19 of Carlsbad's
Municipal Code. The clarity and accuracy of the information you provide is critical for purposes
of quickly determining the specific environmental effects of your project.
Recent judicial decisions have held that a "naked checklist," that is checklist that is merely
checked "yes" or "no," is insufficient to comply with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality act. Each "yes" or "no" answer must be accompanied by a written
explanation justifying the "yeslpr "no" _answ,er. This is especially important when a Negative
Declaration is being sought. The more information provided in this form, the easier and quicker
it will be for staff to complete the Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part II.
2O75 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 438-O894
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT)
CASE NO:
DATE RECEIVED:
(To be completed by staff)
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME:
2. APPLICANT:.
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT:
4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: j£t?&t/Gr3s~~ 7~O
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
Please check any of the environmental factors listed below that would be potentially affected by this
project. This would be any environmental factor that has at least one impact checked "Potentially
Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" in the checklist
on the following pages.
| | Land Use and Planning j j Transportation/Circulation | | Public Services
| | Population and Housing | | Biological Resources | | Utilities & Service Systems
| | Geological Problems | | Energy & Mineral Resources | | Aesthetics
| | Water | | Hazards | | Cultural Resources
| | Air Quality | | Noise | | Recreation
| | Mandatory Findings of Significance
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City
conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant
effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following
pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human
factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to
use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative
Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
• A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each
question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A
"No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
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• "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted
general standards and policies.
• "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a
"Less Than Significant Impact." The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the
City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the
) effect to a less than significant level.
• "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect is significant.
• Based on an "EIA-Part II", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant
effect on the environment, but all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated. Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
• When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required
to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a "Statement of
Overriding Considerations" has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
• A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that
the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment.
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• If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this
case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated"
may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
• An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including
but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has
not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than
significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant impact has
not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce
the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part II analysis it is not
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant
effect to below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention
should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined
significant.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
(Supplemental-documents may beirejerned to and attached)
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
b)
c)
d)
e)
(Source #(s): (
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the
project? ( )
Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity?
Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts
to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible
land uses? ( )
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? ( ' )
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
Less Than
Significan
t Impact
D
D
D
No
Impact
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? ( )
Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area
or extension of major infrastructure)?
b)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? ( )
III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? ( )
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( )
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard?
( )
e) Landslides or mudflows? ()
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
g) Subsidence of the land? (
h) Expansive soils? ( )
i) Unique geologic or physical features?
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IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface runoff? ($&£' LE?7feJ$>
b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards
such as flooding? ( )
D
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
(Supplemental documents may be referred to and attached)
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? ( )
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water
body? ( )
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water
movements? ( )
f) Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? ( )
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
( )
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( )
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies?
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause
any change in climate? ( )
d) Create objectionable odors? ( )
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g. farm equipment)? ( )
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses?
( )
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
( )
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
( ' )
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
( )
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
(Supplemental documents may bereferred:to and attached)
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result
in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats
(including but not limited to plants, fish, insects,
animals, and birds? ( )
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)?
( )
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ( )
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)?
( )
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
n
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D
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Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
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Less Than
Significan
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No
Impact
D
D
D
D
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal?
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
( )
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? ( )
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region and
the residents of the State? ( )
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IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)? ( §"£?P £(£ffiSf£.
b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan
or emergency evacuation plan? ( )
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazards? ( )
d) Exposure of people to existing soufces of potential
health hazards? ( )
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
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X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? (
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
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XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( )
b) Police protection? ( )
c) Schools? ( )
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issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
(Supplemental documents may be referred to and attached)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
( )
e) Other governmental services? ( )
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies,
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
Power or natural gas? ( <%&& {.&7J1&/La)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Communications systems? ( )
Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? ( )
Sewer or septic tanks? ( )
Storm water drainage? ( )
Solid waste disposal? ( )
Local or regional water supplies? ( )
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway?
b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect?
c) Create light or glare? ( )
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( )
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( )
c) Affect historical resources? ( )
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? ( )
XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
n
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n
n
nnn
n
n
Potentially
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Unless
Mitigation
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n
n
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n
n
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Less Than No
Significan Impact
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n
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
(Supplemental documents may be referred to and attached)
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but . cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than No
Significan Impact
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Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the
following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-
specific conditions for the project.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Please use this area to discuss any of the environmental factors that were checked "No impact"
yet lack any information citations and any factors that were checked "Potentially Significant
Impact" or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated." The City has
adopted a "Statement of Overriding Consideration" with regard to air quality and circulation
impacts resulting from the normal buildout according to the General Plan. The following sample
text is intended to guide your discussion of the impacts to these environmental factors.
AIR QUALITY: .
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles
traveled. These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive
organic gases, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and suspended particulates. These aerosols are the
major contributors to air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since the
San Diego Air Basin is a "non-attainment basin", any additional air emissions are considered
cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in the
updated General Plan will have cumulative significant impacts on the air quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a variety
of mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions
for roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures
to reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand
Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including mass
transit services; 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 5)
participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable and
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is
located within a "non-attainment basin", therefore, the "Initial Study" checklist is marked
"Potentially Significant Impact". This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the
preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City
Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for air
quality impacts. This "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent
projects covered by the General Plan's Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no
further environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at the
Planning Department.
CIRCULATION:
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequate
to accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely
impacted by regional through-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These
generally include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbad
Boulevard. Even with the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections
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are projected to fail the City's adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout, numerous
mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include measures
to ensure the provision of circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to develop
alternative modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks, pedestrian
linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulation strategies when
adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or State Highway
onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to control. The
applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either been
incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the
failure of intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefore,
the "Initial Study" checklist is marked "Potentially Significant Impact". This project is
consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the
recent certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included
a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for circulation impacts. This "Statement Of
Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan's
Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review of circulation
impacts is required.
LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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