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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP 144; SDG&E Wastewater Facility; Specific Plan (SP)CITY OF CARLSBAD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORDINANCE DECLARATION OF NEGATIVE^NON-SIGNIFICANT) ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT APPLICANT: San Diego Gas and Electric 101 Ash Street San Diego, CA TYPE OF APPLICATION: Grading permit for Tank #7 at the Encina Power Plant PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Excavation of 142,000 cu yds of dirt in order to construct a 450,000 bbl fuel oil storage tank and install a landscaped berm. PROJECT LOCATION: Northwest of the intersection of 1-5 and Cannon Rd. (SEE ATTACHED MAP) I declare tHat I have examined the information for the above project as sru&mttted &y th.e applicant , and on the basts of the Environmental Impact Asrses-srment q-uesitfonnaire on file tn my office as a public document, it i> my deternitnattQa tftat tfris project will not have a significant effect .up- on the environment' Wtthvtn. the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972 for the following reasons: 1. The project will have a negligible impact on vegetation, wildlife, archaeology and community services. 2. No special soil conditions exist which would prohibit the project. 3. The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that the project will not exceed established air quality standards. 4. The tank will be placed below grade and obscured by a land- scaped berm to minimize aesthetic impacts. 5. The probability of anioil spill resulting from increased tanker traffic is remote. " FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS OF THESE ISSUES, SEE THE ATTACHED DISCUSSION The Environmental Impact Assesseent will be available for public review and comment for FIVE DAYS from the date below.f—>i^ DONALD A. AGATEP, Planlnin^g Director DAT ED: fe^e \R \M~ier LOG NO.: 2 STAFF ANALYSIS August 18, 1975 PROJECT: Enviornmental Impact Assessment for grading permit to allow construction of Tank #7 and related landscaping at the Encina Power Plant site I.. Project Description: The project involves the excavation of 142,000 cu yds of dirt, constrution of a 450,000 bbl fuel oil storage tank and construction of a landscape berm. II. Discussion: A. Soil Conditions: A soils investigation was conducted in 1974 by Benton Engineering, Inc., for the Tank #7 site. Their report indicates: 1. TB'e existing soils located 19 feet below the existing grade in the area of the proposed tank will provide excellent support for the structure. 2. Calculations based on shear tests performed on undisturbed soils beneath the finish grade give safe allowable bearing pressure of 8000 Ibs. per S.F. for footings at least one foot beneath the undisturbed natural ground surface. 3. Since the total weight of soils to be removed exceeds maximum loading which will be imposed by the tank, no long term settlement is anticipated. 4.. All Excavated soil will be satisfactory for fill when compacted to at least 90% of the maximum dry density. 5. Composite cut and fill slopes up to 33 feet high in the area of the tank will have a safety factor of at least 2 when constructed at a slope of 1%:1 or flatter. B. D-lsposal : The excavated soil i;s. proposed to be deposited In an uninhabited area of the County. Consequently, the County of San Diego will have the responsibility of deter- mining the environmental requirements for that phase for the project. Transport of the excavated fill should not pose any problems. C. N:eed: The tank is planned to increase the total storage capacity of SDG&E by 0.45 million barrels to 3.75 million barrels. This additional supply is needed because of Increased consumer demand and an increasing requirement for fuel oil in generation of electricity. Much of the additional storage will be to meet the needs of the South Bay Generating Plant. The fuel oil is to be stored at the Encina Plant and shipped by barge when needed to the 24th Avenue Terminal. D. Air Qua!ity: The hydrocarbon emmission rates from Tank #7 are estimated to be 0.0283 tons per day, assuming one heating cycle and withdrawal loss per month. As a comparison, the APCD Ambient Air Quality Standards have been set at 24 parts per million hydrocarbons (or, roughly 54 tons per day). The proposed tank has a floating roof design which substantially controls leakage over the older cone-shaped roof design. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an authorization to construct the tank. In granting the authorization the EPA found that the application met all requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1857 et seq.). E. Aesthetics: The tank is propsed to be placed below grade and a landscaped berm will obscure the tank from public view. The area aroundJthe tank is propsed to be landscaped with eucalyptus and hydroseeded with native flowering perennials. F. Tanker Traffic; Currently there are about two tankers per month delviering a total of 700,000 barrels to the Encina Plant. Installation of Tank #7 will increase monthly shipments to 900,000 barrels and will require two to three 250,000-450,000 barrel tankers per month. By 1977 ;it is anticipated that tanker delivieries will increase to 4 per month. Tankers larger than 450,000 barrels cannot be accommodated at the Encina mooring. It is expected that 1 barge per month will be required to ship fuel oil to the 24th Avenue Terminal. The State Public Utilities Commission has certified an EIR for the Encina 5th Unit which contains a discussion on the impacts of increased tanker traffic.tat the mooring. Thle primary- tinpact ts, of course, the increased probability of an. accidental, oil spill. Such a spill could kill birds aad jnar the freauty and recreational value of beaches, lif-ttfi: tfia lor sulfur content fuel oil, there is very Itttle effect on beach biota other than the purely me:c Kan real effects such as smothering. The fubltc Utilities Commission EIR contains a detailed contingency plan outlining measures taken to reduce the poss-fEtl tty of an oil spill and also emergency measures -2- to be employed to reduce impacts of a spill should one occur. Among the measures taken to reduce the possibility of an oil spill include: Inspection and testing of all mooring equipment prior to each oil transfer operation. Periodic removal of submarine hoses for inspection, static pressure testing and replacement if necessary. Visual inspection of the pipeline by divers. Use of fill system relief valves which will preclude over-pressurizing the system due to thermal expansion. Pipeline shutoff and check valves near the beach which will prevent backflow to the ocean. Submarine hose with working pressure rating more than twice the maximum ship discharge pressure. Burst strength is greater than 14 times ship discharge pressure, Vacuum pump in fill line capable of pulling 25 inches of vacuum. Pressure relief system on ship reloading pumps in the event of pipeline overpressures. Continuous communications between tanker and terminal operating personnel by use of ship to terminal radio during the entire operating cycle. Power operated closure valves at key points in the system. A boat with divers patrols the area during fuel transfer to inspect for any signs of oil leakage. The Oil Spill Contingency Plan contains detailed measures for containment and clean up of an oil spill. SDG&E has an oil containment boom and stock piled equipment in order to effectively deal with a spill. The Contingency Plan is on file with the Planning Department and available for public review. In 18 years of operation, the Encina Marine Terminal has had an incident free record of oil spills. It is considered that the likelihood of an oil spill at this location is low, although the numerical probability has not been computed. The U.S. Coast Guard estimates that the maximum spill which could occur at the site would be of medium severity and would involve approxi- mately 1530 barrels. -3- NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following projects have submitted environmental impact information to the City of Carlsbad in accordance with the Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972 (Ord. 1150) and have been declared to have a non- significant environmental impact. For further information, contact the Carlsbad •Planning Department. CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPLICANT LOCATION ACTIVITY REASON FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION SDG&E - Northwest of the Intersection Grading Permit for (see below) of 1-5 and Cannon Rd. Excavation of 142,000 cu yds of dirt to con- struct a 450,000 bbl fuel oil storage tank and install a landscaped Berm. REASON FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION 1. The project will have a negligible impact on vegetation, wildlife, archaeology and community services. .2. No special soil conditions exis.t which would prohibit the project. 3. The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that the project will notexceed established air quality standards. 4. The tank will be placed below grade and obscured by a landscaped berm to minimize aesthetic impacts. 5. The probability of an oil spill resulting from increased tanker traffic is remote. AN ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS OF THESE ISSUES IS AVAILABLE AT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT Publish: 8-21-75 . CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM . EIA No. 3QQ Date: August 7, 1975 Name of Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric Company Address: 101 Ash Street, San Diego, California 92101 Permit Applied For: Grading and Subsequent Building. Permit Case Nos.: Location of Proposed Activity: The Tank Site is to be situated between \ the AT&SF RR and interstate 5 and Cannon Road and the'Agua Hedionda Lagoon as shown on San Diego Gas & Electric Company's approved Specific Plan on-file with City of Carlsbad. I. Background Information 1. Give a brief description of the proposed activity (attach any . preliminary development plans). The project consists of excavating 142,000 cu.yds. from the-project site, constructing one 450,000 bbl fuel oil.storage tank and constructing a land- scaping berm. Grading, building and landscaping plans are on file with the City of Carlsbad. 2. Describe the activity area, including distinguishing natural and manmade characteristics; also provide precise slope analysis when appropriate. The site is generally flat, having been graded a number of years ago. A portion of the landscape b-erm for the new tank site was constructed as part of the landscape berm for the existing tank immediately southerly of the project site. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT .ASSESSMENT FORM II. Environmental Impact Analysis Answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space. Yes No 1. Could the project significantly change present land uses in the vicinity of the activity? X_ * 2. Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of important aesthetic value? ' X_ 3. Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? . . X_ 4. Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? . ._ 2L 5. Are any of the natural or man-made features in the activity X_ area unique, that is, not found in other.parts of the County, State, or nation? 6. Could the activity significantly affect a historical or archaelogical site or its setting? X_ Could the activity significantly affect the potential .use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural res- ource? . .. ^_ 8. Does the activity area serve as a habitat, food source nesting place, source of water, etc. for rare or endangered wildlife or* fish species? X_ 9. Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant life? . X_ 10. Are there any rare or endangered plant species in the activity area? _^_ X_ 11. Could the activity change existing features of any of i the city's lagoons, bays, or tidelands? '. ,- x 12. Could the activity change existing features of any of the City's beaches? . 2L 13. Could the activity result in the erosion or elimination of agricultural lands? > X_\ • - • 14. Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development ' of already developed areas? 2L Yes No 15. Will the activity require a variance from established environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc)? . _ X . 16. Will the activity require certification, authorization or issuance of a permit by any local, State or Federal environmental control agency? 17. Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? 19. Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? 26. Will there be a'significant change to existing land form? , __ (a) indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards. 1^2,000 (b) percentage of alteration to the present land form. 18. Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? X 20. Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? . '/ __X_ 21. Will' the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? X 22. Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of noise? . X 23. Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts, of dust? .' X 24. Will the activity involve the burning, of brush, trees, or other materials? " x 25. 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). X (c) maximum height of cut or fill slopes. 21 ft.' 27. Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? . _X III. State of No Significant Environmental Effects If you have answered yes to one or more of the questions in Section II but you think the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons bolow: The tank project will not have an adverse environmental im- pact. The tank is.below eye-level and well screened.from public virew. The Planning Commission and City Council, approved this tank in their approval of our Specific Plan. The landscaping will-provide a pleasant aesthetic improvement to the. area. The EPA has issued an air quality permit and the • Coastal Commission has issued, us a permit:.,. IV: Comments or Elaborations to Any of the Questions in Section II. (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as may be needed.) . . . • Signature .(Person completing report] Date Signed: '_ Conclusions (To be completed by the Planning Director). Place a check in the appropriate box. Further information is required. It has been determined that the project will not have significant enviroamenta! effects. ( ) You must submit a preliminary environmental impact statement by the following date . ( ) You should make an appointment with the Planning Director to discuss further processing of your project, in accordance with Chapter 19.04 of the Municipal Code. DATE RECEIVED( fu^yU \°nv BY: Planrrfng Directo>i~or, Revised 7/3/74 Tee? 7-e *;•i UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION IX 1OO CALIFORNIA STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111 San Diego Gas & Electric Co. .,„ , Attn: J. Dietz JL|- ^o P. 0. Box 1831 San Diego CA 92112 Dear Mr. Dietz: In accordance with provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 DSC 1857 et seq. ) , the Environmental Protection Agency has reviewed the application submitted by the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to construct a new 450,000 barrel floating roof storage vessel at the Encina Power Plant, Carlsbad, California. A request for public comment regarding EPA's proposed action on the above application has been published. After consideration of the expressed view of all interested persons, including State and local agencies and pertinent Federal statutes and regulations, the enclosed Authority to Construct/Modify a Stationary Source has been issued for the facility described above. This action does not constitute a significant change from the proposed action set forth and offered for public comment. Authorization to Construct shall take effect on the date of this notice. Sincerely, Frank M. Covington, Direct^ Air & Hazardous Materials'Division Enclosures cc: Calif. ARB San Diego APCD PWr.~- ""a Authorization to Construct/Modify a Stationary Source In compliance with provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1857 et seq.), the San Diego Gas s Electric Co. is authorized to construct: One (1) new 450,000 barrel floating roof storage vessel for use in storing low sulfur fuel oil in accordance with the plans submitted with the application and with the Federal regulations governing Review of New or Modified Sources (40 CFR 52.233(g)) and other condi- tions attached to this document and made a part of this autho- rization. Failure to comply with any condition or term set forth in this authorization shall constitute a violation of 40 CFR 52.233(g), a federally promulgated portion of the California State Implementation Plan, and will be considered grounds for enforcement action pursuant to Section 113 of the Clean Air Act. This authority to construct a stationary source grants no relief from the responsibility for compliance with any other applicable provision of 40 CFR Parts 52, 60 and 61 or any applicable Federal, State, or local regulations. This authorization shall become effective immediately. For the Regional Administrator Dated: 7/U/ Frank M. Covington, Diector Air & Hazardous Materials Division Ii 1 *Affidavit of Publication ss.STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego / Patricia Manning , says that she is the Principal Clerk of The Carlsbad Journal, a weekly newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, and State of California, and that the notice of which the annexed is a true copy, was published .one times in said newspaper, commencing on the . day of ™'. , A.D. 19 .J2, namely on the following dates: NOTICE OF PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on November 13, 1973 at 7:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, to consider a Final Envii dental Impact Report, submitted ^property located east **of north shore of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, for a single stack, to replace the existing four (4) stacks on the following described property: A portion of Lot F of Rancho Agua Hedionda, in the County of San Diego, and a portion of Lot H of Rancho Agua Hedionda, Map 823, in the City of Carlsbad, and a portion of Block "W" of Palisades No. 2, Map 1803, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. fr . . CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Pub: November 1, 1973". Legal Decree No. 172342 1stSigned at Carlsbad, California this day of MOT. , 19 ..73 I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Principal Clerk Affidavit of Publication STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego ss. Patricia Jarming •_ , , says that she is the Principal Clerk of The Carlsbad Journal, a weekly newspaper of .general circulation, printed and published in the City of Carlsbad!, County of San Diego, and Stale of California, and that the notice of'which the.- O Q 6 i n -i i. u. annexed it. a true copy, v/as published _.l .times in said newspaper, commencing on the.. »l .Qct. , A.D. 19 .....13, nameiy on the following dates: llth NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT San Diego Gas & Elec- Jijffehas submitted, environ^ mental impact information to the City of Carlsbad in ac the City of Carlsbad in ac- cordance with the Environ- mental Protection Ordinance of 1972 (Ord. 1150) regarding a request for Adoption of Mo- dification of Specific Plan to1 provide for single-stack at Encina Plant in lieu of 4 existing stacks on property generally located on the east side of Carlsbad Blvd. be- tween Cannon Road and Chin- quapin Avenue. A preliminary environmental impact report has been filed with the City of Carlsbad Planning Depart- ment and will be available for public review and comment! until October 22, 1973. All comments shall be submitted, to the Planning Director in writing. . CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Date: October 11, 1973 Pub: October 11, 1973. Oct. 11,1973 legal Decree No. 172342 Siqned at Carlsbad, California this :.L.4..':'.' ...-ct. 73 day of _ , 19 I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Principal Clerk NOTICE OF PROPOSED-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT' HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on November 13, 1973 - at • t 7:30 P.M.,'in- the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, to consider a Final Environmental Impact Report, submitted by SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC'COMPANY , on property located east °f Pacific ocean and south of north shore of,. Agua Hedionda Lagoon. for a single stack, to replace the existing four (4) stacks. (type project) on the following described property: , A portion of Lot F of Rancho Agua Hedionda, in the County of San Diego, and a portion of Lot H of Rancho Agua Hedionda, Map 823, in the City of Carlsbad, and a portion of Block "W" of Palisades No. 2, Map 1803, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. CARLSBAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: November 1, 1973 C I T Y 0 F CARLSBAD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1972 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF A PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENT IMPACT REPORT - DATE: APPLICANT S/NK* Oi^^O <SAS 4 TYPE OF PERMIT PERMIT AND/OR FILE NO._jg>P DATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INFORMATION RECEIVED The Preliminary Impact Report has been prepared for - PROJECT DESCRIPTION COM ^E^Tl/O^ A PROJECT LOCATION by this Department and will be available for Public Review and comment for TEN DAYS from this date - //Q // j' / / During this ten day period other parties may submit written comments and/or objections to this report. D0NALD A . AGATEP PLANNING DIREC Dated: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR ENCINA PO¥ER PLANT UNIT NO. 5 COMMENTS BY JOSEPH P. DIETZ, MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION The year 1970 marked the beginning of a new emphasis on the environment — a turning point, a year when "the quality of life" became more than just a phrase. Environmental problems, standing for many years on the threshold of national prominence, are now at the center of nationwide attention and concern. Action to improve the environment has been launched by government at all levels, with private groups, industry, and individuals joining the effort. Valter A. Zitlau, President of San Diego Gas & Electric Company, voiced the company's policy on environment in a talk to employees in 1969 when he was executive vice president. He clearly stated that environmental considerations were to receive a weight equal to that given to economics and equal to that given to engineering, in all company decisions. San Diego Gas & Electric Company is charged with the responsibility to provide the community with a dependable and adequate supply of electrical energy at a reasonable cost, without an unnecessary impact on the environment. In the following statements, a description of the planning procedures and current status of the Company program to meet the future electric demands of San Diego County will be presented. This recognition for the need of electrical energy also includes the Company's interest, in common with the community, to give the fullest regard to the environmental aspects of their actions. Minimizing pollution of the air, water, land and biosphere— taking into account health, safety, recreational and aesthetic consequences and possibilities—will be emphasized in meeting this future electrical demand. At the Encina Power Plant, where a fifth generating unit is planned, a systematic comparative appraisal of the effects of the unit in relation to the visible, actual, discoverable and foreseeable side effects is planned. Ve feel this work must precede and parallel design work so engineering decisions can include environmental considerations. Monitoring programs will continue long after construction to gauge the effectiveness of the environmental safeguards and insure early corrections for unforeseen side effects. (more) 2. Consultants from many disciplines—oceanographers, biologists, meteorologists and others—will contribute their skills and expertise to prepare and conduct various studies and research in a planned environmental impact assessment program. But, we feel this is not enough. In these important environmental considerations, we strongly advocate that public participation be included and included early. ¥e recognize that provision is made for public review of governmental agency decisions relating to the various permits required for generation facilities. However, these instances normally occur at a time well after preliminary environmental studies have begun, or even been completed. Thus, what we are proposing is to solicit early public comment and suggestions pertaining to the environment before studies are conducted. It is our firm conviction that this kind of public input should be received early enough to prevent any serious omission of relevant studies. Therefore, we respectfully request from individuals, environmental groups, and public agencies, their constructive suggestions, comments, and questions to be considered in our structure of a study to assess the environmental impact of the Encina Unit 5 electric generation addition. # # # ONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSK'"^^^ "" ill*Date: Name Of Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric Company _ . Permi t Appl led For: Encina Power Plant Specific Plan Modification (Ordinance #9279) Location Of Proposed Activity: The structure mil be situated west of Carlsbad Boulevard and north of Gannon Road, adjacent to the east side of the power plant . ^ _ _ _ • ___ I. Background Information. 1. Give a brief description of the proposed activity. San Diego Gas'& Electric Company will remove the four existing stacks on the Encina Power Plant complex, and build a single, stack to -serve five generating units. The height of the single stack will be 383 feet above existing ground. It will be 52 feet in diameter at the base and tapering to a diameter of 33 feet at the top. As part of the project, the building walls of the power plant complex will be increased 24 feet in height to conceal the duct work necessary to transfer the flue gases from the five generating units-to the single stack. 2. Describe the activity area, including distinguishing natural and manmade characteristics, The single stack will be an integral part of-the five unit generating plant complex, which includes an electrical switchyard, transmission towers, fuel oil storage facilities, an operating center, landscaping, and a park open to the public. The single stack will ensure compliance with applicable air quality standards and as such is an environmental betterment. £ if APPENDIX B. *11. Environmental Impact Analysis. Answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space. 1. Could the project significantly change present land uses in" the vicinity of the activity? 2. Could the activity affect the use of a re- creational area, or area of important aesthetic value? '3. Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighbor- hood? 4. Could the activity result in the displace- ment of community residents? 5. 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? 6. Could the activitysignificantly affect a historical or archaelogical site or its setting? 7. Could the activity significantly affect •the potential use, extraction, or con- servation of a scarce natural resource? 8. Does the activity area serve as -a habitat, food source, nesting place, source of water, etc. for rare or endangered wildlife or fish species? Yes . No 9. Could the activity significantly affect ' fish, wildlife or plant life? . x 10. Are there any rare or endangered plant species in the activity area? • X_ 11. Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's lagoons, bays, or tidelands? . . X Yes No 12. Could the activity change existing features of any of the City's beaches? X_ 13. Could the activity result in the erosion or elimination of agricultural lands? £_ 14. Could the a-ctivity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development of already developed areas? x_ 15. Will the activity require a variance from established environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc)? x_ 16. Will the activity require certification, authorization or issuance of a permit • by any local, State or Federal en- . vironmental control agency? x 17. Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? . x 18.Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? x_ 19. Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? jc_ 20. Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 per cent or greater? " . x_ 21. Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? _, x_ 22. Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts o f n o i s e ? . x_ 23. Could the activity result in the gen- eration.of significant amounts of dust? f_ 24. Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? x_ 25. 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) x. Yes No 26. Will thTre be a significant change to existing land form? (a) indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards. 7,500 yards (b) percentage of alteration to the present land form. gone (c) maximum height of cut or fill Slopes. Hone 27. Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? X III. State of No Significant Environmental Effects If you have answered yes to one or more of the questions in Section II, but youthink the activity will have no significant enviro- nmental effects, indicate your reasons below: See attached IV. Comments or Elaborations to Any of the Questions in Section II (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as may be needed.) Signature: ' [Person completing report) Date signed: ; L ; ' .''.'.. V. Conclusions (To be completed by the Planning Director) Place a check in the appropriate box. [] Further information is required. [] It has been determined that the project will not have significant environmental effects. [] It has been determined that the project could have significant environmental effects. An environmental impact statement must be submitted by the following date, . ' BY: PLANNING DIRECTOR (Or Representative) Date Received: __ III. Questions 16, 17 and 25 were answered in the affirmative. Other permits (Question 16) necessary for the Encina Unit No. 5 project, in addition to amendment of the specific plan, are California Public Utilities Commission certificate of public convenience and necessity, Air Pollution Control District stack permit, Federal Aviation Agency "no hazard determination" on the stack, Coastal Zone Commission permit, Water Quality Control Board discharge permit, and City of Carlsbad grading and building permits. Question 17 was answered affirmatively inasmuch as we seek to modify the specific plan covering the Encina Power Plang property to include the single stack. Question 25 does not qualify the word "significant" in terms of good or bad. The single stack will ensure that air quality of the five unit generating will meet applicable air quality standards.