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Home My WebLink AboutMCUP 07-03; Nextel Rancho Carlsbad; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (3)NOTICE OF EXEMPTION To: SD County Clerk From: CITY OF CARLSBAD p D L E O Attn: Anthony J. Consul Planning Department Gregory j. smith, Recorder/County cie* Mail Stop A-33 1635 Faraday Avenue 1600 Pacific Highway Carlsbad CA 92008 OCT 0 8 2007 San Diego CA 92101 DEPUTYSubject: Filing of this Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 21152b of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act). Project Number and Title: MCUP 07-03 - Nextel Rancho Carlsbad _ Project Location - Specific; 5545 Fermi Court _ Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: Continued operation of an existing 12 antenna wireless communication facility. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Carla Gresham, FMHC Corp. Name of Applicant; Nextel Communications Applicant's Address; 5761 Copley Drive. Suite 100. San Diego CA 92111 Applicant's Telephone Number: 760-250-0316 Exempt Status: (Check One) D Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(l); 15268); D Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); D Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(4); 15269 (b)(c)); £3 Categorical Exemption - State type and section number: 15301 CD Statutory Exemptions - State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: Existing facility with no expansion of the existing use. Lead Agency Contact Person; Chris Garcia Telephone; (760) 602-4622 _ Dt)N NEl/, Planning Director . - . - :^ Date ' ' F1LED IN THE OFFICE Date received for filing at OPR' / San Diego County on „ ^ _. NOV *** Returned to agency NOV 0 8 Carlsbad Revised November 2005 17399 F M H C CORPORATION 8600 W. BRYN MAWR AVENUE, SUITE 600N CHICAGO, IL 60631 RAVENSWOOD BANK CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60625 2-2562-710 9/14/2007 ORDER OF San Diego County Clerk Fifty and 00/100* San Diego County Clerk $*50.00 *********** f? DOLLARS MEMO CA7435 - Zoining App Fee HO 710 2362^1: E005E5QH1 F M H C CORPORATION San Diego County Clerk Date Type Reference 9/18/2007 Bill CA7435 17399 9/14/2007 Original Amt. Balance Due Discount Payment 50.00 50.00 50.00 Check Amount 50.00 Ravenswood Bank Ch CA7435 - Zoining App Fee 50.00 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - TH^PSOURCES AGENCY * i»3 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT Lead Agency: City of Carlsbad County/State Agency of Filing: San Diego *341478* Date: 10/08/2007 Document No.: Project Title: MCUP 07-03 - Nextel Rancho Carlsbad Project Applicant Name: Nextel Communications Project Applicant Address: 5761 Copley Drive, Suite 10 City San Diego state CA Zip Code 92111 Phone Number: (760) 250-0316 Project Applicant (check appropriate box): I I Local Public Agency I I School District | | Other Special District I I State Agency Check Applicable Fees: I I Environmental Impact Report | | Negative Declaration Application Fee Water Diversion (SI Projects Subject to Certified Regula /] County Administrative Fee Project that is exempt from fees | | Notice of Exemption Private Entity Signature and title of person receiving payment: ste Water Resources Contr Dry Programs ilnation (Form Attached) &MV $2,500.00 $ $1,800.00 $ •ol Board Only) $850.00 $ $850.00 $ $50.00 $ ^FOTAL RECEIVED $r^^ A. Consul 50.00 50.00 Deputy WHITE - PROJECT APPLICANT YELLOW-DFG/FASB PINK-LEAD AGENCY GOLDENROD - COUNTY CLERK DFG 753.5a (Rev. 1/07) *341478* STATE OF CALIFORNIA - ^WESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF FISH ANTOAME ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT Lead Agency: City of Carlsbad *341478* Date: 10/08/2007 County/State Agency of Filing: San Diego Document No.: Project Title: MCUP 07-03 - Nextel Rancho Carlsbad Project Applicant Name: Nextel Communications Project Applicant Address: 5761 Copley Drive, Suite 100 City San Diego state CA Zip Code Phone Number: (760) 250-0316 Project Applicant (check appropriate box): I | Local Public Agency | | School District Check Applicable Fees: Other Special District | | State Agency |/ | Private Entity I I Environmental Impact Report $2,500.00 | | Negative Declaration $1,800.00 | | Application Fee Water Diversion (State Water Resources Control Board Only) $850.00 | | Projects Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs $850.00 B County Administrative Fee $50.00 Project that is exempt from fees | | Notice of Exemption | | DFG No Effect Determination (Form Attached) *" TOTAL RECEIVED 50.00 Signature and title of person receiving payment: WHITE - PROJECT APPLICANT YELLOW - DFG/FASB 50.00 A, Consul Deputy PINK-LEAD AGENCY GOLDENROD - COUNTY CLERK DFG 753.5a (Rev. 1/07) *341478* F M H C CORPORATION San Diego County Clerk Date Type Reference 9/18/2007 Bill CA7435 17399 4/2007 Original Amt. Balance Due Discount Payment 50.00 50.00 50.00 Check Amount 50.00 Ravenswood Bank Ch CA7435 - Zoining App Fee 50.00 wegory J. Smith COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK ASSESSOR'S OFFICE 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 103 San Diego, CA 92101-2480 Tel. (619)236-377) * Fax (619)557-4056 www.sdarcc.com RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 260 P.O. Box 121750 * San Diego, CA 92112-1 750 Tel. (619)237-0502 * Fax (619)557-4155 Transaction #: 161468620071008 Deputy: ACONSUL Location: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 08-Oct-2007 14:21 FEES: 50.00 Qtyofl Fish and Game Filing Fee for Ref# 341478 50.00 TOTAL DUE PAYMENTS: 50.00 Check 50.00 TENDERED EFFECTIVE Jan 1, 2008 - Passports are required to re-enter the United States. Passport applications are available at the County Administration Center in Room 402 and passport photos in Room 273. SERVICES AVAILABLE AT OFFICE LOCATIONS Tax Bill Address Changes Records and Certified Copies: Birth/ Marriage/ Death/ Real Estate Fictitious Business Names (DBAs) Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies Assessor Parcel Maps Property Ownership Property Records Property Values Document Recordings (Except in Keamy Mesa) SERVICES AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT www.sdarcc.com * Forms and Applications * Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) * Grantor/ Grantee Index * Fictitious Business Names Index (DBAs) * Property Sales * Weddings on the Web * On-Line Purchases Assessor Parcel Maps Property Characteristics Recorded Documents CHULA VISTA 590 Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910-2646 (619)498-2277 BRANCH OFFICES AVAILABLE TO SERVE YOU Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays at the Kearny Mesa Office 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EL CAJON 200 South Magnolia Ave. El Cajon.CA 92020-3316 (619)401-5750 KEARNY MESA 9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123-121 1 (858)505-6226 SAN MARCOS 141 E Carmel Street San Marcos, CA 92078-4309 (760)940-6858 NOTICE OF EXEMPTION To: SD County Clerk From: CITY OF CARLSBAD Attn: Anthony J. Consul Planning Department Gregory j. Smith, Recorder/County Clerk Mail Stop A-33 1635 Faraday Avenue 1600 Pacific Highway Carlsbad CA 92008 OCT 0 8 ?007 San Diego CA 92101 A. Consul BY •DEPUTYSubject: Filing of this Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 21152b of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act). Project Number and Title; MCUP 07-03 - Nextel Rancho Carlsbad Project Location - Specific; 5545 Fermi Court Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: Continued operation of an existing 12 antenna wireless communication facility. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project; Carla Gresham. FMHC Corp. Name of Applicant; Nextel Communications Applicant's Address; 5761 Copley Drive. Suite 100. San Diego CA 92111 Applicant's Telephone Number; 760-250-0316 Exempt Status: (Check One) D Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(l); 15268); D Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); D Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(4); 15269 (b)(c)); ^ Categorical Exemption - State type and section number: 15301 L~H Statutory Exemptions - State code number: Reasons why project is exempt: Existing facility with no expansion of the existing use. Lead Agency Contact Person; Chris Garcia Telephone; (760) 602-4622 Dt)N NEtf, Planning Director Date PILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERKDate received for filing at OPR: nr7 rt 0 Onn7San Diego County on ^_XCiJl^JZIJOZ-=-=---=- Posted _ JOCUU. 200l=Removed __«=. Returned to agency on -,.-- Deputy.,,..„ „.. A_ConSLll-.~~- Revised November 2005 17399 F M H C CORPORATION 8600 W. BRYN MAWR AVENUE, SUITE 600N CHICAGO, IL 60631 RAVENSWOOD BANK CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60625 2-2562-710 9/14/2007 ORDER OF San Diego County Clerk Fifty and rjo/100*******************' San Diego County Clerk $"50.00 1•D fi DOLLARS "I MEMO CA7435 - Zoining App Fee n-O I 73^111' i:07lOE5&2tli: EDO 52 50"' U.CL-.M> M H C CORPORATION San Diego County Clerk Type ReferenceDate 9/18/2007 Bill CA7435 Original Amt. 50.00 9/14/2007 Balance Due Discount 50.00 Check Amount 17399 Payment 50.00 50.00 Ravenswood Bank Ch CA7435 - Zoining App Fee 50.00 RECEIVED SEP 12 2007 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT 1049 Camino Del Mar, Ste, 2 Del Mar. CA 92014 Phone/Fax: S66.988.0066 www. dtech com.com RADIO FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS EXPOSURE REPORT Prepared For Tog«»Wf«rttNNBtlEl Site: CA7435_SD54XC917, Rancho Carlsbad Located at: 5545 Fermi Ct. Carlsbad, CA 92008 9/5/2007 Page 1/12 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Dtech Communications, LLC ("Dtech") has been retained by Sprint Nextel to determine whether their communication facility complies with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") Radio Frequency ("RF") Safety Guidelines. This report contains a field measurement analysis of the Electromagnetic Fields exposure ("EMF") analysis on the cell site. The table below summarizes the results at a glance. Table 1: EMF Summary SitelD CA7435_SD54XC917 Compliance Status Yes Recommended Actions None BACKGROUND The engineering staff at Dtech does not establish the guidelines used to ensure safety exposure levels emitted from RF electromagnetic fields associated with wireless communication, radio and television equipment. Dtech uses the FCC's guidelines described in detail in Office of Engineering & Technology, Bulletin No. 65 ("OET-65") "Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation". Table 2 below summarizes the current Maximum Permissible Exposure ("MPE") safety limits classified into two groups: General population and Occupational. 1049 Camino DelMar. Stf. 2 A De! Mar. C4 92014 A S66.98S.0066 A imw.dtechcom.cnm Page 2/12 Table 2: FCCMPE Umits (from OET-65) Frequency (Mhz) 30-300 300-1500 1500-100,000 General population/Uncontrolled MPE (mW/cm2) .2 Frequency (Mhz) /1 500 (0.2-1.0) 1.0 Occupational/ Controlled MPE (mW/cm2) 1.0 Frequency (Mhz)/300 (1.0-5.0) 5.0 General population/uncontrolled limits apply in situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment, and may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. Therefore, members of the general public always fall under this category when exposure is not employment-related. Occupational/controlled limits apply in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, and those persons have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Occupational/controlled limits also apply where exposure is of a transient nature as a result of incidental passage through a location where exposure levels may be above general population/uncontrolled limits, as long as the exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means. It is important to understand that the FCC guidelines specify exposure limits not emission limits. Therefore, in order for a transmitting facility or operation to be out of compliance with the FCC's RF guidelines an area or areas where levels exceed the MPE limits must, first of all, be in some way accessible to the public or to workers. When accessibility to an area where excessive levels is appropriately restricted, the facility or operation can certify that it complies with the FCC requirements. 1049 CamiiwDelMar. Ste. 2 A DC/Mar. C4 92014 A S66.988.0066 A mmi-.dtechcotn.com Page 3/12 SITE DESCRIPTION The subject telecommunication site is located at 5545 Fermi Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Sprint Nextel's site consists of an equipment building located on the ground and 12 antennas total. The antennas are facade-mounted to the building walls and behind screen wall on the roof; and connected to the equipment via coaxial cables. Table 3: Site technical specifications Num of sectors Num of Antenna per sector Antenna Radiation Center Height Above Ground/Roof (feet) Antenna Type SN-iDEN800 (sector A, B, C) 3 3 35/-1, 39/5, 35/-1 (all sectors) FV651200DAL2 (all sectors) SN-CDMA1900 (sector A. B, C) 3 1 35/-1, 39/5, 35/-1 (all sectors) UMWD-06516-XDM (all sectors) Figure 1: Site m> 1049 CaminoDelMar. Ste. 2 A DelMar. CA 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A anin.dncbcnm.com Page 4/12 Figure 2: Site Diagram Site ID: SD54XC917 CA7435 Site Name: Rancho Carlsbad ••^rjp-i ' 1049 Cannr.o Del Mar. Ste. 2 A Del Mar. CA 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A mvw.dtecbcom.com Page 5/12 Figure 3: Site photographs General site north view Access point (locked) Access signs Sprint Nextel sector A Sprint Nextel sector A Sprint Nextel sector B 1049 Caminn Del Mar. Sis. 2 A Dei Mar. C-4 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A nnnv.ducbcnm.com Page 6/12 Sprint Nextel sector B Sprint Nextel sector C Sprint Nextel sector C Existing signs at/near antennas Existing signs at/near antennas Sprint Nextel equipment 1049 Caniino Dei Mar, Sle. 2 A Del Mar. C4 92014 A S66.98S.0066 A mmi'.fUecbcom.com Page 7/12 FIELD MEASUREMENT Field measurements were conducted at the subject site at approximately 2:30 P.M. on 8/26/2007 by Simo Frej, Dtech Field Engineer. The Narda W & G Model EMR-300 with data logging capability was used to conduct the measurements. The meter can be connected to a computer that downloads the recorded data for further evaluation. This device is designed to measure frequencies between .3Mhz and 40Ghz, well within the SMR, Cellular, and PCS frequency ranges (most major wireless operators). Therefore, the result measured is a cumulative RF energy resulting from all transmitters within the frequency ranges of the probe. The probe itself is frequency shaped and can automatically weigh each field contributions based on frequency. The output is given in percentages of the MPE Limits. A result higher than 100% is out of compliance. As recommended in Safety Code 6, spatial averaging measurement technique was used. An area between 2 and 6 feet, approximately the size of an average human, is scanned in single passes from top to bottom in multiple planes. When possible, measurements were made at very close proximity to the antennae and inside the main beam where most of the energy is emitted. The maximum levels (max-hold) were recorded. 1049 Camii'.o Del Alar. Sie. 2 A Dei Mar. CA 92014 A 866.9SS.0066 A mm.dtechcom.cmi Page 8/12 Field Measurement Result Below are the locations where measurements were conducted and their respective recorded levels given in percentages of the applicable FCC's MPE Limits. Again, a result higher than 100% is out of compliance. Figure 3: Result Diagram Gmn< , B/ue<20%, Yellow< , Red= >l$Sjj> of the applicable FCC MPE Limits. Site ID: SD54XC917 CA7435 Name: Rancho Carlsbad On the rooftop, the highest exposure level was measured at 48.27% of the FCC's Occupational MPE Limits. The highest exposure level on the ground was measured at 1.70% of the General Population MPE Limits. 1049 Camino Dei Mar. Sle. 2 A Dei Mar. C4 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A mi'K'.ritecbcom.coai Page 9/12 RECOMMENDATION(S) Sprint Nextel's site is compliant based on the results above, and there are appropriate RF advisory signs posted at both the roof access point and near the antennas. Further actions are not required. CONCLUSION Based on the above results, analysis and recommendation(s), it is the undersigned's professional opinion that Sprint Nextel's site complies with the FCC's RF Safety Guidelines. The worse-case exposure levels in publicly accessible areas are measured to be well below the FCC's General Population MPE Limits. 1049 CaminoDelMar. Sis. 2 A Dei Mar. C4 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A mmv.Alichfnm.coni Page 10/12 CERTIFICATION This report has been prepared by or under the direction of the following Registered Professional Engineer: Darang Tech, holding California registration number 16000, with renewal date of 06/30/09. '1049 Camino D>! Mar. Sis. 2 A Del Mar. CA 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A swiv.dtsebcom.com Page 11/12 Appendix A: References [1] Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects ojRadio frequency Radiation, Second Memorandum Opinion and Order. ET Docket 93-62, adopted August 25,1997. [2] Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio frequency Radiation, Report and Order. ET Docket 93-62, FCC 96-326, adopted August 1,1996. Federal Register 41006 (1996). [3] Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio frequency Radiation, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: ET Docket 93-62, 8 FCC Red 2849 (1993). [4] The Telecommunication Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. Section 332 (c)(7)(B)(iv). [5] www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering Technologv/Documents/bulletins/oet65/ www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafetif 1049 Camiiw Dei Mar. Sle. 2 A Dei Mar. C4 92014 A S66.9SS.0066 A miw.dlschcom.cam Page 12/12 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT) SEP 1 2 2007 CASE NoPITY OF CARLSBAD DATE RECEIVED: PLANNING DbH! (To be completed by staff) BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: P-/Vl°C-ttO 2. APPLICANT: 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: ClUj CA ^i-Lut 1(^ p 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: W I fi.S USS 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 | [ Transportation/Circulation | | Public Services | [ Population and Housing Qj Biological Resources | [ Utilities & Service Systems [ [ Geological Problems Q Energy & Mineral Resources | [ Aesthetics Q Water Q Hazards Q Cultural Resources [H Air Quality Q Noise Q] Recreation [~] Mandatory Findings of Significance 1 Rev. 03/28/96 ENVIRONMENTAL IN ACTS 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. Rev. 03/28/96 • 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. Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:. a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (Source #(s): ( ) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ) c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses? ( ) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? ( ) II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ( ) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? 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? ) IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? ( ) b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? ( ) Potentially Significant Impact D n a n n n n n n n n 'n nnn D a Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D n n n a a o a a D D o D aaa a n Less Than No Significan Impact t Impact n LF n 0 n dr n 0 o 0^ n &r n 0 o GK n GSTn 0'n iz n. 0' . n 0n 0" n 0 O 0' o 0X o czf Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Inforr* .on Sources): 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? Potentially Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significan Impact Impact Unless t Impact Mitigation Incorporatednan" a a a a aa a a a a a a a a a aa 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, waterbome or air traffic impacts? D D D D a a a a a a a a D a a a a i a a a a a a a a a a D D D Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Inform n Sources): 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 otentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significan Impact Impact Unless t Impact Mitigation Incorporated a n D n a a a a a a a a a a a G2" 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? ( ) a a a n n a 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? ( ) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ( ) a a n a a n a a a a a n a, X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?' aa nn aa 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? ( ) ann nnn aaa Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Infonrw..ion Sources): 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: a) Power or natural gas? ( ) b) Communications systems? ( ) c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? ( ) d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) e) Storm water drainage? ( ) f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) g) 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? ( ) XTV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontologicai 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 D D D Da aaaa a a a aana D a a Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Less Than No Significan Impact t Impact D aaa aaaa a a a aaaa a a D Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources): 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? XVH. EARLIER ANALYSES. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than No Significan Impact t Impact D D D D D a a a 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. Rev. 03/28/96 PART I EIA NEXTEL - RANCHO CARLSBAD I. LAND USE PLANNING a) No impact. The proposed project is in conformance with the general plan and zoning designation for the property. b) No impact. The proposed project will conform with applicable environmental plans and policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. c) No impact. The project is compatible with the existing land use in the vicinity. d) No impact. The project will not affect agricultural resources or operations since the site has not been used for agricultural purposes. e) No impact. The proposed project will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of any established communities. The proposed project consists of the installation of 3 antenna arrays within the existing development with four antennas per array. II. POPULATION AND HOUSING a) No impact. Since the proposed project consists of an addition within an existing building, it will not alter the planned distribution or housing in the area. b) No impact. The proposed project will not induce substantial growth in the area. c) No impact. The site for the proposed project will not displace existing housing since the site already contains existing buildings, and the location of the equipment is in non-residential use areas of the development. III. GEOLOGICAL PROBLEMS a) No impact. The site is not located near active faults and no geologic conditions exist , that could constrain development of the property or increase the exposure of people or property to geologic hazards. (1) b) No impact. Due to the distance from known active faults from the sites, the proposed project will not expose people to significant seismic ground shaking. (1) c) No impact. This project will not expose people to seismic ground failure including liquefaction, due to the distance of the know active faults from the site. d) No impact. The site is not located in an area of volcanic activity and does not have a history of seiche or tsunami hazards. Therefore, the proposed project will not expose people to impacts involving seiche, tsunami or volcanic hazards. e) No impact. The project site is not located within an area of landslides or mudflows. (1) f) No impact. The site was already mass graded when the existing buildings were constructed. g) No impact. The project site is not located in an area known for subsidence and is not expected to result in or expose people to potential impacts involving subsidence of the land. (1) h) No impact. The proposed project will not result in or expose people to potential impacts involving expansive soils. The property is not located in an area known to have expansive soils. (1) i) No impact. No unique geologic or physical features are known to exist at the project site. (1) IV. WATER a) No impact. The project will have no impact on absorption rates, drainage patterns, or amount of surface runoff. The antennas are proposed on top of an existing structure. b) No impact. The site is not in an area that is prone to flooding or other water hazards. (1) c) No impact. The project will not alter the quality of any surface water body. d) No impact. The project will not significantly affect the amount of surface water in any water body since no storm water will discharge directly into any water body. (1) e) No impact. The proposed project will not significantly affect currents or the course or direction of water movements. (1) f) No impact. The project will not affect the quantity or the quality of ground waters either through direct additions or withdraws or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of recharge capability. (1) g) No impact. Since the proposed project does not use groundwater, the project will not alter direction of the rate of flow of groundwater. (1) h) No impact. The project will not significantly impact groundwater quality, since there will be no direct infiltration into any known groundwater supply. (1) i) No impact. The proposed project will not cause a substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies since the project will not use groundwater nor impact a significant area otherwise available for groundwater percolation. (1) V. AIR QUALITY a) No impact. The project will have no affect upon air quality. b) No impact. The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. c) No impact. The proposed project will not alter air movement, moisture, temperature or cause a change in climate. d) No impact. The proposed project will not create objectionable odors. VI. TRANSPORTATION/ CIRCULATION a) No impact. The project will not increase ADT. b) No impact. The project will not result in hazards to safety fronrdesign features. (1) c) No impact. The proposed project will not affect access. d) No impact. The proposed project will not affect parking. e) No impact. The project will not produce any hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists. f) No impact. The proposed project will conform with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation. g) No impact. No impacts to or from the railroad will result. No waterborne traffic occurs in the vicinity. VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES a) No impact. The site does not have any endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats. It is a developed site. b) No impact. The site does not contain locally designated species. c) No impact. The site does not contain locally designated communities. d) No impact. The proposed project is not located on wetland habitat, so it will not impact wetland habitat. e) No impact. There will be no impacts to wildlife dispersal or migration corridors. VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES a) No impact. The proposed project will conform with adopted energy conservation plans. b) No impact. The proposed project will not use non-renewable resources in a wasteful inefficient manner. c) No impact. The proposed project will not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State. IX. HAZARDS a) No impact. The proposed project will not involve the storage, application, use or disposal of hazardous materials or substances and therefore will not involve a risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances. b) No impact. The proposed project will be designed so as not to interfere with any emergency response or evacuation plans. The project's circulation system will be reviewed by all pertinent City departments to ensure that there will be no impacts to any emergency response procedures or evacuation plans. c) No impact. The project will not create any health hazards or any potential health hazards. d) No impact. There are no existing health hazards on the site. e) No impact. The project will be constructed in compliance with all applicable City policies and codes regarding fire suppression and low fuel planting. X. NOISE a) No impact. Development of the site will not substantially increase noise levels beyond the short term construction noise impacts. b) No impact. The project will not involve exposure of people to severe noise levels beyond the short term construction noise impacts. XI. PUBLIC SERVICES a) No impact. The project is located within the five minute response time for fire protection. b) No impact. Police protection is provided by the City of Carlsbad and demand for additional police services beyond the demand created by a typical commercial development of this site is not anticipated. c) No impact. The proposed project will not have an effect upon or result in a need for new schools. d) No impact. The proposed project will pay appropriate public facilities fees as dictated by the City. e) No impact. The proposed project will pay appropriate public facilities fees as dictated by the City. XII. UTILTITES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS a) No impact. The majority of utitlities have already been established for the existing structures. b) No impact. The proposed project is not anticipated to create significant new demand for major facilities of communication or cable nor will it require substantial alteration to existing facilities. c) No impact. The proposed project is in conformance with the EIR 93-01 for the site and no potentially significant impacts are anticipated. d) No impact. The proposed project is in conformance with the EIR 93-01 for the site and no significant impacts to the City's sewer or septic tanks are anticipated. e) No impact. The proposed project is in conformance with the EIR 93-01 for the site and no significant impacts to the City's storm drainage system is anticipated. f) No impact. The proposed project is in conformance with the EIR 93-01 for the site and no significant impacts to the City's solid waste disposal system is anticipated. g) No impact. The proposed project is in conformance with the EIR 93-01 for the site and no significant impacts to the City's local or regional water supplies are anticipated. XIII. AESTHETICS a) No impact. The proposed project will not affect a scenic highway or vista. All antennas will be screened from public view. b) No impact. The proposed project will not have a negative aesthetic effect. All antennas will be screened from public view. c) No impact. The project will be designed in such a manner as to not create significant off- site light or glare. XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES a) No impact. The project has already been mass graded in the construction of the existing buildings. b) No impact. The project has already been mass graded in the construction of the existing buildings. c) No impact. No historical resources are known to exist within the project area. d) No impact. Unique ehnic cultural values are not known to be associated with this site. e) No impact. No religious or sacred uses are known to exist within the project area. XV. RECREATION a) No impact. The proposed project is non-residential, so no impact to park facilities are anticipated. b) No impact. The project will not affect recreational activities. XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) No impact. The proposed project will not degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause 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) No impact. The project will contribute to cumulative air quality impacts, however, a statement of overriding consideration was adopted for this cumulative impact. c) No impact. The proposed site will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. XVII. Earlier Analysis a) Source documents are on file in the Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, Phone (760) 438-1161. 1. "Final Master EIR for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update", March 1994. RECEIVED SEP 12 2007 STORM WATER REQUIREMENTS PLANNING DEPT Project Address Assessors Parcel Number(s): 5545 Fermi Court, Carlsbad 92008 Project # (city use only): Complete Sections 1 and 2 of the following checklist to determine your project's permanent and construction storm water best management practices requirements. This form must be completed and submitted with your permit application. Section 1. Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements: If any answers to Part A are answered "Yes," your project is subject to the "Priority Project Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements," and "Standard Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements" in Section III, "Permanent Storm Water BMP Selection Procedure" in the Storm Water Standards manual. If all answers to Part A are "No," and any answers to Part B are "Yes," your project is only subject to the "Standard Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements". If every question in Part A and B is answered "No," your project is exempt from permanent storm water requirements. Part A: Determine Priority Project Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements. Does the project meet the definition of one or more of the priority project categories?* 1 . Detached residential development of 10 or more units. 2. Attached residential development of 10 or more units. 3. Commercial development greater than 100,000 square feet. 4. Automotive repair shop. 5. Restaurant. 6. Steep hillside development greater than 5,000 square feet. 7. Project discharging to receiving waters within Environmentally Sensitive Areas. 2 8. Parking lots greater than or equal to 5,000 ft or with at least 15 parking spaces, and potentially exposed to urban runoff. 9. Streets, roads, highways, and freeways which would create a new paved surface that is 5,000 square feet or greater Yes No / / / / / / / / / * Refer to the definitions section in the Storm Water Standards for expanded definitions of the priority project categories. Limited Exclusion: Trenching and resurfacing work associated with utility projects are not considered priority projects. Parking lots, buildings and other structures associated with utility projects are priority projects if one or more of the criteria in Part A is met. If all answers to Part A are "No", continue to Part B. Part B: Determine Standard Permanent Storm Water Requirements. Does the project propose: 1 . New impervious areas, such as rooftops, roads, parking lots, driveways, paths and sidewalks? 2. New pervious landscape areas and irrigation systems? 3. Permanent structures within 100 feet of any natural water body? 4. Trash storage areas? 5. Liquid or solid material loading and unloading areas? 6. Vehicle or equipment fueling, washing, or maintenance areas? 7. Require a General NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (Except construction)?* 8. Commercial or industrial waste handling or storage, excluding typical office or household waste? 9. Any grading or ground disturbance during construction? 10. Any new storm drains, or alteration to existing storm drains? Yes No / / / / / / / / / / *To find out if your project is required to obtain an individual General NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities, visit the State Water Resources Control Board web site at, www.swrcb.ca.gov/stormwtr/industrial.html Section 2. Construction Storm Water BMP Requirements: If the answer to question 1 of Part C is answered "Yes," your project is subject to Section IV, "Construction Storm Water BMP Performance Standards," and must prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). If the answer to question 1 is "No," but the answer to any of the remaining questions is "Yes," your project is subject to Section IV, "Construction Storm Water BMP Performance Standards," and must prepare a Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP). If every question in Part C is answered "No," your project is exempt from any construction storm water BMP requirements. If any of the answers to the questions in Part C are "Yes," complete the construction site prioritization in Part D, below. Part C: Determine Construction Phase Storm Water Requirements. Would the project meet any of these criteria during construction? 1 . Is the project subject to California's statewide General NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated With Construction Activities? 2. Does the project propose grading or soil disturbance? 3. Would storm water or urban runoff have the potential to contact any portion of the construction area, including washing and staging areas? 4. Would the project use any construction materials that could negatively affect water quality if discharged from the site (such as, paints, solvents, concrete, and stucco)? Yes No / / / / Part D: Determine Construction Site Priority In accordance with the Municipal Permit, each construction site with construction storm water BMP requirements must be designated with a priority: high, medium or low. This prioritization must be completed with this form, noted on the plans, and included in the SWPPP or WPCP. Indicate the project's priority in one of the check boxes using the criteria below, and existing and surrounding conditions of the project, the type of activities necessary to complete the construction and any other extenuating circumstances that may pose a threat to water quality. The City reserves the right to adjust the priority of the projects both before and during construction. [Note: The construction priority does NOT change construction BMP requirements that apply to projects; all construction BMP requirements must be identified on a case-by-case basis. The construction priority does affect the frequency of inspections that will be conducted by City staff. See Section IV.1 for more details on construction BMP requirements.] | \A) High Priority 1) Projects where the site is 50 acres or more and grading will occur during the rainy season 2) Projects 1 acre or more. 3) Projects 1 acre or more within or directly adjacent to or discharging directly to a coastal lagoon or other receiving water within an environmentally sensitive area 4) Projects, active or inactive, adjacent or tributary to sensitive water bodies | B) Medium Priority 5) Capital Improvement Projects where grading occurs, however a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is not required under the State General Construction Permit (i.e., water and sewer replacement projects, intersection and street re-alignments, widening, comfort stations, etc.) 6) Permit projects in the public right-of-way where grading occurs, such as installation of sidewalk, substantial retaining walls, curb and gutter for an entire street frontage, etc. , however SWPPPs are not required. 7) Permit projects on private property where grading permits are required, however, Notice Of Intents (NOIs) and SWPPPs are not required. C) Low Priority 8) 9) Capital Projects where minimal to no grading occurs, such as signal light and loop installations, street light installations, etc. Permit projects in the public right-of-way where minimal to no grading occurs, such as pedestrian ramps, driveway additions, small retaining walls, etc. 10) Permit projects on private property where grading permits are not required, such as small retaining walls, single-family homes, small tenant improvements, etc. Owner/Agent/Engineer Name (Please Print): CarjaxGresham!JIpcint Nextel Title: Leasing and Zoning Specialist Date: