HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 14-06; AFTON WAY; BIOLOGICAL CONSTRAINTS ASSESSMENT FOR 2200 AFTON WAY; 2014-05-07C
May 7, 2014
C. Blair Pruett
5927 Balfour Ct., Suite 208
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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ROCKS
BIOLOGICAL CONSULTING
1 1 0 2015
Subject: Biological Constraints Assessment for 2200 Afton Way, Carlsbad, California
Mr. Pruett:
This letter describes the results of the biological reconnaissance survey of 2200 Afton Way in
Carlsbad, CA (site). On May 6, 2014, I conducted a brief walking survey of the property to
identify potential significant biological constraints to development of the site. The
approximately 3.9-acre site contains a single family home and was previously used for
agricultural purposes.
The majority of the site has been disturbed or developed and supports weedy, non-native and
ornamental vegetation. General plant communities onsite include Non-native Grassland,
Eucalyptus Woodland, and a small, remnant patch of Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub.
The two primary biological constraints that I observed are as follows:
• Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub is considered a sensitive habitat and impacts on this native
plant community may require mitigation that could include payment of a habitat
mitigation fee in compliance with the City of Carlsbad's Habitat Management Plan
• To avoid impacts on nesting birds, vegetation should not be removed during the avian
breeding season that generally runs from February 1 -August 31. If removal of
vegetation cannot be done outside the breeding season, a pre-construction nesting bird
survey should be conducted to determine if nesting birds are present onsite.
Potential jurisdictional wetlands or other sensitive resources were not observed during the
reconnaissance survey, but please note the survey was conducted to assess general biological
constraints and did not include focused surveys for sensitive biological resources.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about this report.
Sincerely, ,rr---
Jim Rocks
Principal Biologist
Attachments: Site Photographs
5101 SEPTEMBER STREET • SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-1118
PH: 619-843-6640 • JIM@ROCKSBIO.COM
Site Photographs
View of small patch of Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub at east end of site
View of disturbed, non-native vegetation and Eucalyptus trees