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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDP 89-13; Pasco; Hillside Development Permit (HDP) (3)City of Carlsbad Planning Department NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: Lot 693, Map 7367 of La Costa Meadows Unit #4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Approximately 650 cubic yards of grading to allow the construction of a single family residence. 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 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 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 ten (10) days of date of issuance. DATED: May 10, 1989 CASE NO: HDP 89-13 APPLICANT: Wayne Pasco PUBLISH DATE: May 10, 1989 AH:af MICHAEL J. HOEZMIlA Planning Director 2O75 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, California 92OO9-4859 (619) 438-1161 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. HDP 89-13 DATE: May 2. 1989 I. BACKGROUND 1. APPLICANT: Wayne Pasco 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 535 N. Highway 101 #A Solana Beach. CA 92075 3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: May 2. 1989 II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written under Section III - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? X_ b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? X_ c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X_ d. The destruction, covering of modification of any unique geologic or physical features? X_ e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? X_ f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel or a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X_ YES MAYBE NO 2. Air - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X b. The creation of objectionable odors? X_ c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? X_ 3. Water - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? X_ b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patters, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? X c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? X_ d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? X e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X_ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? X_ g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? X_ h. Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? X_ -2- YES MAYBE NO 4. Plant Life - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? X_ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? X_ c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X_ 5. Animal Life - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? X_ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? X_ c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? X_ d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? X. 6. Noise - Will the proposal significantly increase existing noise levels? X_ 7. Light and Glare - Will the proposal sig- nificantly produce new light or glare? X_ 8. Land Use - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? X -3- YES MAYBE NO 9. Natural Resources - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? X_ 10. Risk of Upset - Does the proposal involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? X_ 11. Population - Will the proposal signif- icantly alter the location, distribu- tion, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? X_ 12. Housing - Will the proposal signif- icantly affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? X_ 13. Transportation/Circulation - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? X_ b. Effects on existing parking facili- ties, or demand for new parking? X_ c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? X_ d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? X_ e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X_ Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X_ -4- YES MAYBE NO 14. Public Services - Will the proposal have a significant effect upon, or have signif- icant results in the need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? Police protection? X_ Schools? X_ Parks or other recreational facilities? X e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X_ f. Other governmental services? X_ 15- Energy - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X_ b. Demand upon existing sources of energy, or reguire the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities - Will the proposal have significant results in the need for new systems, or alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? X_ d. Sewer or septic tanks? X_ e. Storm water drainage? X_ f. Solid waste and disposal? X_ 17. Human Health - Will the proposal have significant results in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? X_ -5- YES MAYBE NO 18. Aesthetics - Will the proposal have significant results in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in creation of an aesthetically offensive public view? X_ 19. Recreation - Will the proposal have significant results in the impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? X_ 20. Archeoloqical/Historical/Paleontological - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed project such as: a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alter- nate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. -6- YES MAYBE NO 22. Mandatory findings of significance - a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild- life 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 en- dangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 3 b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the dis- advantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) X_ c. Does the project have the possible environmental effects which are in- dividually limited but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively con- siderable" means that the incremental effects of an individual 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.) X_ d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on'human beings, either directly or indirectly? X_ III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION The proposed project consists of approximately 650 cubic yards of grading for development of a single family residence. The proposed project is harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood of single family residences and will not have a significant impact on the environment. The subject property is somewhat constrained by steep slopes and the 650 cubic yards of grading will allow for the placement of a single family residence. Rev. 12/88 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) The site is among the few remaining lots on Obelisco Circle. Surrounding residential development would have already disturbed any plant or animal life at the site. The site is located in Local Facilities Management Zone 6, and the approved Local Facility Plan has guaranteed the adequacy of public facilities for proposed development within the zone. -8- IV. DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department) On the basis of this initial evaluation: X I find 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 Conditional Negative Declaration will be proposed. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date Signature V. MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable) -9- MITIGATING MEASURES (Continued) VI. APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT. Date Signature AH:af -10- CASE NO. HDP-89-13 DATE: 3/3/Bv Applicant: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Jack E. Williams Address of Applicant: 7433 Solano Street Carlsbad, CA 92009 Phone Number: (619 ) 942-1209 Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Applicant): Wayne Pasco, RCE 29577 535 North Hwy 101 Solaria Beach, CA 92075 GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific) Project Description: Creation of a building pad to accommodate construction of a single family residence and driveway. Project Location/Address: Obelisco Circle' Carlsbad, California Assessor Parcel Number: 215 - 440 - 08 General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: RL / Rl-15 Local Facilities Management Zone: 6 Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? no Please describe the area surrounding the site to the North: single family residences East: single family residences South: single family residences West: single family residences List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: Hillside Development Permit, Grading Permit (Please be Spe^Mk. Attach Additional Pages wBExhiblts. If necessary) 1. Pleas'e 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. Slope analysis has been submitted previously. 2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project. No conservation measures were necessary for the design of this project. 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). This project is to provide a building pad for a single family residence along with the design of a driveway entrance from Obelisco Circle. 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. This is not a commercial project. 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. This is not an industrial project. 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. This is not an institutional project. I- 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. 1) Could the project significantly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity? EXPLANATION:This project win not impact or change present or future land uses in the area. 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value? EXPLANATION: The building site will not affect the use of a recreational area or area of aesthetic value. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? EXPLANATION:The building site will not affect the functioning of any established community or neighborhood. 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? EXPLANATION:This building site will not result in the displacement of any community residents. m YES NO 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? EXPLANATION: This project will not increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city. 6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? This project will not affectEXPLANATION: existing housing or create a demand for additional housing. 7) 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* There are no natural or man-made features in the building site area which are unique. 8) Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? EXPLANATION: The area has no historical or archaeological sites. 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? EXPLANATION* This project will not significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of any scarce natural resource. IES NQ 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant resources? EXPLANATION: The Pr°Ject wil1 not affect any fish or wildlife or plant resources. 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? There are no known endangeredEXPLANATION: plant or animal species in the area of this project. 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? EXPLANATION: This pro.lect will not change any existing features of any of the City's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural lands? EXPLANATION: This project will not cause erosion or eliraation of any agricultural lands. 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? EXPLANATION: This project should not serve to encourage development of any undeveloped areas or intensify development of already developed areas. m. 15} Will the activity require a variance from estab- lished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? EXPLANATION: ^e building of this pad does not require a variance of any kind. I'D) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? EXPLANATION: This project is not a part of any larger project. •7) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? EXPLANATION: This project does not require certification, authorization or issuance of a permit from any agency regarding environmental control. IS) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? EXPLANATION: This project will not require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City. Will the activity involve t!,e application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? EXPLANATION: This project will not involve any hazardous materials. NO20) Will the- activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? EXPLANATION: This project will not involve construction in the flood plain. 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? EXPLANATION: There is no known fault in the grea nf struction. 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? EXPLANATION: No significant generation of dust will be caused by this grading project because of the use of water trucks during grading. 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? EXPLANATION: No burnin8 of brush, trees or other materials will result. 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: No change in air or water quality in the area will result from this project. . 25} Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.}? EXPLANATION: This project will not increase substantially fuel consumption in the area. 26} Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? EXPLANATION' ^ small portion under the proposed house will be at 25%. Stem walls will be constructed on this surface up to the second floor. This will not create a signifigan-t environmental impact. 27) Will there be a significant change to existing land form? (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards: 20Q . (b} Percentage of alteration to the present land form: 25% . (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes:2.8' Maximum fill - 2.5 Maximum cut EXPLANATION: 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? EXPLANATION: This project will not create substantial increases in use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets. . 1ES 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? EXPLANATION: This project will not increase' wind or water erosion of soils. 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife .habitat? EXPLANATION: This project will not affect existing fish or wildlife habitat. 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? EXPLANATION: This project will not significantly produce new light or glare. 10 II- STATEMENT, ^^'-SISMIFiCAKT ENVIRONMENTAL If you have answerec yes to any of the questions in Section I but thir,'< the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below: No significant generation of dust will be caused by this grading project because of the use of water trucks during grading. Ill, COMMITS ; OR ELABORATION'S ^Q ANV OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I (If additional space is needed for cnsv/c-ring any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) Signature (Person Completing Report ^/Date Sicned • struct.eia :S:lh il