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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: A vacant lot at the terminus of Falcon Drive, Lot 7
in Falcon Hills, Unit No. 1, according to Map No. 4415 as recorded on December 11, 1959.
APN: 167-112-07
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The subdivision and grading of a vacant infill lot for four single
family residences.
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 21 days
of date of issuance.
DATED: July 19, 1990
CASE NO: P.E. 2.89.47
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APPLICANT: Falcon Hills, Inc.
PUBLISH DATE: July 19, 1990
J. HOLZfMILLER
Planning Director
2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-4859 • (619) 438-1161
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM -PART H
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. MS 792/P.E. 2.89.47/HDP 89-15
DATE: July 11. 1990
3ACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Falcon Hills
2. APPLICANT: Falcon Hills. Inc.
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 1015 Chestnut Avenue
Carlsbad. CA 92008
(619) 434-6054
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: April 3. 1989
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Grading of an infill hillside lot, 2.2 acres in size, into four residential lots.
The subject site is located at the terminus of Falcon Drive. APN: 167-
112-07. No construction is proposed at this time; only subdivision and
grading of land. A Hillside Development Permit has been processed and
approved - HDP 89-15.
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 or Negative Declaration.
* 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. On the checklist, "NO" will be checked
to indicate this determination.
* An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspect of the
project may cause a significant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for a Negative
Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be deemed
insignificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and "YES-insig"
respectively.
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.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:YES
(sig)
YES
(insig)
NO
1. Result in unstable earth conditions or
increase the exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards?
2. Appreciably change the topography or any
unique physical features?
3. Result in or be affected by erosion of soils
either on or off the site?
4. Result in changes in the deposition of beach
sands, or modification of the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or
any bay, inlet or lake?
5. Result in substantial adverse effects on
ambient air quality?
6. Result in substantial changes in air
movement, odor, moisture, or temperature?
7. Substantially change the course or flow of
water (marine, fresh or flood waters)?
8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface
water, ground water or public water supply?
9. Substantially increase usage or cause
depletion of any natural resources?
10. Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
11. Alter a significant archeological,
paleontological or historical site,
structure or object?
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YE.S NO(sig) (msig)
12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic
plants)? X
13. Introduce new species of plants into an area,
or a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species? X
14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any
agricultural crop or affect prime, unique
or other farmland of state or local
importance? X
15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals, all water dwelling organisms
and insects? X
16. Introduce new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals? X
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
17. Alter the present or planned land use
of an area? X
18. Substantially affect public utilities,
schools, police, fire, emergency or other
public services? X
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HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:NO
19. Result in the need for new or modified sewer
systems, solid waste or hazardous waste
control systems?
20. Increase existing noise levels?
21. Produce new light or glare?
22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion
or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
23. Substantially alter the density of the
human population of an area?
24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
25. Generate substantial additional traffic?
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26. Affect existing parking facilities, or
create a large demand for new parking?
27. Impact existing transportation systems or
alter present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods?
28. Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic?
29. Increase traffic hazards to motor ,,
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
30. Interfere with emergency response plans or
emergency evacuation plans?
31. Obstruct any scenic vista or create an
aesthetically offensive public view?
32. Affect the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
JL.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO(sig) (insig)
33. 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. X
34. 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
35. 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
36. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? X
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
1. The grading of the subject site is being reviewed and approved through a grading permit - P.E. 2.89.47,
so that no unstable earth conditions or geologic instability will result.
2. The site topography will not be appreciably changed. Consistent with the approval of HDP 89-15, the
proposed grading will follow the natural land form, minimize disturbance to the site and provide for
buildable pads.
3. The standard conditions and process of an issued grading permit will prevent the erosion of soil onto
or from the site.
4. The project will not affect beach sands, lagoons, lakes or inlets due to the project's location.
5&6. The proposed land subdivision will not alter the area's air quality, temperature, odor or movements.
7. The project's location will prevent any impacts to water flows.
8. At build-out, the project will be served adequately by existing public water supplies. Surface or ground
waters will not be adversely impacted by the proposed grading.
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9. The proposed grading will not affect the supply of or demand for natural resources.
10. No substantial amounts of fuel or energy are proposed with the project's grading/land division.
11. There are no known cultural or archeological resources on the site which could be impacted by the
proposed grading.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
12. The diversity of plant species or habitats will not be significantly affected since the site is an infill lot
in a developed neighborhood.
13. The proposed grading and subdivision will not involve the introduction of new plant species or
represent a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing plant species.
14. There is no agricultural land or use on the subject site.
15. The diversity of animal species will not be significantly affected since the site is an infill lot in a
developed neighborhood.
16. The proposed grading and subdivision will not involve the introduction of new animal species or
represent a barrier to the movement of animals.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION ("CONTINUED):
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
17. The proposed grading for four single family residences is consistent with the present and planned land
uses for the area.
18. The proposed grading and subdivision will not impact public facilities or services. At buildout, the
project will be adequately served by the public facilities and services of Local Facilities Management
Zone 1.
19. The proposed grading and subdivision will not result in the need for modified solid waste systems or
new hazardous waste control systems. At buildout, the project will be adequately served by existing
sewer systems.
20. During actual grading operations, noise levels will be increased but this is not considered to be a
significant impact.
21. New sources of light or glare will not result from the project, as proposed.
22. The proposed grading and subdivision will not involve a potential risk of upset or explosion.
23. At buildout, the project's density will be consistent with the General Plan and compatible with the
adjacent, existing single family neighborhood.
24. There will be no effects on housing demands other than supplying four additional single family units.
25. Since the site is currently vacant, at buildout there will be an increase in the traffic generated. This
increased traffic will be adequately served, however, by the proposed public street cul-de-sac and
existing, adjacent street systems.
26. There are no existing parking facilities to be impacted. New parking demands will be satisfied at
buildout when the units are constructed with garages. Only grading and subdivision is proposed at this
time.
27. Existing transportation systems will not be significantly impacted since the single family development
will be served by existing single family street systems.
28. Waterborne, rail or air traffic will not be impacted by the proposed grading and subdivision.
29. There is no motor vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian traffic present to be affected by the proposed grading
and subdivision.
30. The proposed project will not prevent the implementation of emergency plans.
31. The project will not obstruct any scenic vistas. By complying with the Hillside Development Ordinance
the project will be compatible with the existing neighborhood and will not create an aesthetically
offensive public view.
32. The site does not currently represent any recreational opportunities.
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ANALYSIS OF 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) alternate sites for the proposed, and
g) no project alternative.
a) The phasing of the site grading for four residential lots is not necessary or justified.
b) The proposed site design for the subdivision complies with development standards and the Hillside
Development Ordinance.
c) The proposed scale of development is consistent with applicable development standards and compatible
with the existing neighborhood.
d) The proposed use is allowed and appropriate.
e) Development at this time is appropriate.
0 N/A
g) The no project alternative would leave the site vacant; development at this time is appropriate.
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)ETERMINATION (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.
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Date Signature
Date
JST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM f IF APPLICABLE)
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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
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CASE NO.
DATE:
Applleant:
ENVIRONMENTAL IHPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I
(To be Completed by APPLICANT)
Falcon Hills Inc.
... e .. ,. . 1015 Chestnut AvenueAddress or Applicant:
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone Number: P9 \ 434-6054
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than
Applicant): _Jorgen IlofJtund, Brian Smith Engineers, Irtcn
GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific)
Project Description: The Pr°3ect is consisting of 2.2 acres at the
end of Falcon Drive in Carlsbad
Project Location/Address: 3160 Falcon Drive, Carlsbad, CA
Assessor Parcel Number: 167-112-07
General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: RLM / RA-10
Local Facilities Management Zone: _
Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone?NO
Please describe the area surrounding the site to the
North' Residential East' Residential
South' Residential u^ct- Residential
List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project:'
Tentative Parcel Map and Administrative Variance, Hillside study
(Please be Specific^ Attach Additional Pages or EXulblts. 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.
No distinguishing natural or manmade characteristics.
A Hillside permit: application with slope analysys has been
filed.
Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design
and/or operation of the project.
As required for single family homes.
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).
See attached
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
Attachment for 3a of the Environmental Impact Assessment Form
for Falcon Hills, Inc.
This application is for a 4 lot tentative parcel map.
Each unit to be approximately 3,000 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft,
and sales price to range from $300,000.00 to $500,000.00
The expected household size will be 4 people per home.
The average daily traffic generation per Sandag is 8 trips
per day.
BRIAN SMITH ENGINEERS, INC.
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 is one of the few vacant
parcels in the area.
EXPLANATION- 4 sin9le family homes are
consisting with the area and will
not affect the recreational area or
area of aesthetic value.
3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an
established community or neighborhood?
EXPLANATION: Consisting with the area
4) Could the activity result in the displacement of
community residents?
EXPLANATION: The land is vacant
2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational
area, or area of aesthetic value? A
5) Could the activity increase the number of low and
moderate cost housing units in the city?
EXPLANATION: No changes
6) Could the activity significantly affect existing x
housing or create a demand for additional housing?
EXPLANATION: This site is more like a
fill-in area
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: No, the site is a very
common pre-graded site
8) Could the activity significantly affect an
historical or archaeological site or its settings?
EXPLANATION: No historical or archaeological
setting known
9) Could the activity significantly affect the
potential use, extraction, or conservation of a X
scarce natural resource?
EXPLANATION:Building 4 single family
homes which have no affect on the above
YES NQ
10) Could the activity significantly affect fish,
wildlife or plant resources?
EXPLANATION: The l°ts have been pre-
gradud. The 4 single .family homes
do not affect the above.
11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal
species in the activity area?
EXPLANATION: None known
12) Could the activity change existing features of any
of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands
or beaches?
EXPLANATION: N°'
will not affect any of the above
13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin-
ation of agricultural lands?
EXPLANATION: No, the site is in a residential
neighborhood and will not affect the above.
14) Could the activity serve to encourage development
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop-
ment of already developed areas?
EXPLANATION: The area around this property
is almost built out
15) Will the activity require a variance from estab-
lished environmental standards (air, water, noise,
etc.)?
EXPLANATION' Residential neighborhood
16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger
project or series of projects?
EXPLANATION:More like a fill-in area
17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza-
tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state
or federal environmental control agency?
EXPLANATION: N/A residential
18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or
conditional use permit by the City?
EXPLANATION: Administrative variance
for the street extention has been filed
19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or
disposal of potentially hazardous materials?
EXPLANATION: Residential
YES
20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
in a flood plain?
EXPLANATION: outside flood plains
21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
in the area of an active fault?
EXPLANATION:
None known
22) Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of dust?
EXPLANATION: N/A residential
23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush,
trees, or other materials?
EXPLANATION: N/A residential
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: IN land and residential
MQ
25) Will the project substantially increase fuel
consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)?
N/A, residentialEXPLANATION:
26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
on a slope of 25 percent or greater?
EXPLANATION: Site to be re-graded
to provide pads for homes
27) Will there be a significant change to existing
land form?
(a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in
cubic yards: 8 ,700
(b) Percentage of alteration to the present
land form: 60-65
(c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes:
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EXPLANATION:Typical grading to provide
building pads
28) Will the activity result in substantial increases
in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets?
EXPLANATION- The constructi°n °f 4 single
family homes will not substantially impact
any of the above.
29) Will the project significantly increase wind or
water erosion of soils?
EXPLANATION' The grading and construction of
4 single family homes will not significantly
affect the above. The slopes are to be planted
as required by the City of Carlsbad Standards.
30) Could the project significantly affect existing
fish or wildlife habitat?
EXPLANATION: No' tne Pr°Pertv is surrounded
by single family homes and will not affect
the above.
31) Will the project significantly produce new light
or glare?
EXPLANATION: No, residential
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UGfL EnsSTATEMENT OF NON-SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFF
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:
HI. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION 1
(If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach
additional sheets as needed.)
Signature
Date Signed
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