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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 88-11; Carlsbad Oaks East Lot 1; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (9)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1 (TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. PIP 88-11 DATE : May 3, 1989 I. BACKGROUND 1. APPLICANT : David Neaaley 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 6170 Cornerstone Court, Suite 230, San Dieao, California 92121 - 1619) 535-0606 3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: October 24, 1988 11. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written under Section I11 - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) - YES MAY BE - NO 1. Earth - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. b. C. d. e. f. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? Change in topography or ground surface relief features? The destruction, covering of modification of any unique geologic or physical features? Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? 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 X X X X A 2. Air - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. b. C. d. e. f. g- h. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? Changes in absorption rates, drainage patters, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? 11 A v A X A X X .. A X v A X X -2- 4. a. b. C. d. 5. a. b. C. d. 6. 7. 8. Plant Life - Will the proposal have significant results in: Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? Animal Life - Will the proposal have significant results in: 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)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Noise - Will the proposal significantly increase existing noise levels? Liaht and Glare - Will the proposal sig- nificantly produce new light or glare? Land Use - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? X X X X X X X X X X X -3- 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 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. Housinq - 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? b. Effects on existing parking facili- ties, or demand for new parking? c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? V A X X -4- YES 14. Public Services - Will the proposal have a siqnificant effect upon, or have signif- a. b. C. d. e. f. 15. a. b. 16. a. b. C. d. e. f. 17. icant results in the need- for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks or other recreational facilities? Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Other governmental services? Enerav - Will the proposal have significant results in: Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? Demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? Utilities - Will the proposal have significant results in the need for new systems, or alterations to the following utilities: Power or natural gas? Communications systems? Water? Sewer or septic tanks? Storm water drainage? Solid waste and disposal? Human Health - Will the proposal have significant results in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? NO X " A v A X v A .* A X X X -5- MAY BE - 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/Paleontoloqical - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure, object or building? X 21. Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed Droiect 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. a) Phasing of the development is not necessary as the project involves one 80,000 square foot building one one lot. b) The proposed site conforms to the City's Zoning Ordinance and the Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan (SP-200) . The proposed site design is adequate. c) The proposed scale of development is satisfactory as it meets applicable development standards, complies with the General Plan and is harmonious with adjacent existing and planned land uses. d) The proposed use is consistent with Section 21.34.020 of the Zoning Ordinance. e t g) Development at some future time, or no project, would leave the lot vacant, however, the area has been planned specifically for this use so development at this time is appropriate. -6- 22. a. b. C. d. - - YES MAY BE - NO Mandatory findinss of sisnificance - 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 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.) Does the project have the possible environmental effects which are in- dividually limited but cumulatively considerable? ( tvCumulatively con- siderablell 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 Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X V IL 111. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1. Earth - Grading involves 13,000 cubic yards of cut, 4,100 cubic yards of fill and 8,900 cubic yards of export to allow the construction of a three-story, 80,000 square foot industrial office building. The pad is already rough graded under CT 74-21. There will be no significant impact to the soil since it is already disturbed. 2. - Air - N/A Rev. 12/88 -7- DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. 18. 19. Water - Construction of buildings and paving will affect absorption rates and run-off patterns. However, the required provisions for drainage, and the irrigation of landscaped areas will offset any adverse impacts. Plant Life and 5) Animal Life - The area has been previously disturbed and contains no significant plant or animal life. Landscaping plans will be reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure compatibility with existing conditions and vegetation on and offsite. Noise - N/A Liaht and Glare - Incremental increase will occur since the property is undeveloped. However, the surrounding area is zoned for similar uses so there will not be any adverse impacts. Land Use - The project is consistent with existing and planned land uses. Human Resources - N/A Risk of Uwet - N/A PoDulation - N/A Housinq - Job opportunities offered by new industrial development may cause an increased demand in housing. The City of Carlsbad General Plan has allocated areas for residential development within the City which will provide sufficient additional housing. Transportation/Circulation - The project will result in increased traffic and parking requirements. The project will be conditioned to provide all necessary street improvements and parking prior to occupancy. Public Services and 16) Utilities - The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 5 ensures that all public and governmental services will be available when required. The incremental impacts on public facilities will be offset by fees prior to building permit issuance. Enerav - N/A Human Health - N/A Aesthetics - N/A Recreation - N/A -8- DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) 20. Archeoloaical/Historical - The cultural resources of the site and area in general have already been assessed by previous environmental review. The proposed project will not impact any cultural resources. The project complies with all applicable regulations and will not have any significant environmental impacts. Staff will prepare a Negative Declaration. -9- 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. May 3, 1989 Date Signature 9!409 Date V.MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable) -10-