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GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION
Name of Facility: La Costa Res(»t and Spa
Facility Address: 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, Califonua
Facility Contact:
Name: Robert Stowe
Title: Director of Engineaing
Teiephone: 760 930-7075
Mailmg Address: 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carisbad, California
Ownen KSL La Costa Resort and Spa
Operaton Same as Owner
Standard Commercial classification (SIC) Code: 7^11
Permit Infonnation:
Facility Permit Name: La Costa Resort and Spa
Permit Numben La Costa Master Plan
Initial Date of Coverage: (imext Date of Master Plan pproval)
Number of Storm Water Outfalls: N/A
Receiving Waters: San Marcos Creek to the Batiquitos Lagoon
Emergency Contact (preferably on-site):
Name: Robert Stowe
Telephone: 760 930-7075
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TABLE 9F CONTENTS
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general Facility |nfonnation
1.0 Overview .
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Objectives
2.0 Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Team
3.0 Potential Soprces of Storm Water Pollution
3.1 Site Map
3.2 Inventory of Potential Sources
3.3 Non-storm Water Discharges
4.0 Other Plans Incorporated by Reference
5.Q Best Management Practices
5.1 Non-Stmctural and Stmctural BMPs
5.2 Evaiuation of BMPs
5.3 Storpi Water Treatment BMPs
5.4 Annual Facility Site Compliance Inspection
5.5 Quarteriy Visual Monitoring
5.6 Implementation Schedule
6.0 Record Keeping and Reporting '
7.0 Certification Statement
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Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Plan/Storm Water Management Plan for
THE LA COSTA RESORT AND SPA
1.0 OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
This storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP/SWMP)/storm wat^ man^ement plan (SWMP)
covo^ the operations at the La Costa Resort and Spa K has been developed as required by the City of
Carlsbad, Public Worics Departm&at for storm water discharges and in accordance with best
managemeid: practices. This SWPPP/SWMP describes this &dhty and its opoiations, identifies
potential sources of storm wata- pollution at tiie fecility, recommends appropriate best management
practices (BMPs) or pollution control measures to reduce the discharge of pollutants in storm water
runoff and provides for periodic review of tiiis SWPPP/SWMP.
The La Costa Resort and Spa Master Plan site is approximately 85 miles soutii of the City of Los
Angeles and q)proximately 35 miles north of the San Diego metropolitan r^on.
S/7F LOCATION
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La Costa Resort and Spa - Stonn Water PoOntioa Ptevention Plan (SWPPP) and
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The La Costa Resort and Spa is located on the east side of the H Camino Real Tran^rtation Corridor
north of the intersection of El Camino Real Boulevaid and La Costa Boulevard. It is accessible via
Interstate 5, which is just west of the site.
PACIFIC OCE Am
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LOCATION
The golf course and majority of the resort «te drains into the San N^cos Creek viiiich flows to the
Batiquitos Lagoon and eventually drains to the Padfic Ocean. This aitical drainage path requires
focused attention to the maintenance of water quahty in order to reduce the potratial impact on these
waters and their habitat.
1.2 Objectives
The primary goal of the SWPPP/SWMP is to improve the quality of sur&ce waters by reducing the
amount of pollutants potentially contained in the storm wata runoff which reaches the San Marcos
Creek. Commercial facilities are reqiured by the City of Carlsbad to prepare and implement a
SWPPP/SWMP for their fecility in order to manage runoff and potential pollutants entering these
critical habitats.
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The SWPPP/SWMP for La Costa Resort and Spa will:
1. Identify sources of stcnm water and non-storm water contanunation to the storm water
drainag&system;
2. Identify and prescribe appropriate "source area control" type best management
practices designed to prevent storm water contamination fi-om occurring;
3. Identify and presoibe "storm wata- treatnwnt" type best management practices to
reduce poUutants in contaminated storm wata prior to discharge;
4. Prescribe actions needed dtha to control non-storm wata discharges or to ranove
these discharges fi-om the storm drainage system;
5. Presoibe an implementation schedule to oisure that the storm water management
actions desaibed in this plan are carried out ai^ evaluated on a r^ular basis.
2.0 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM
The assignment ofa stc»m wata pollution prevention team is created hadn and is responsible for
developing, implementing, maintaining, and revising tius SWPPP/SWMP. The membas ofthe La
Costa Resort and Spa team are femiliar with the management and operations oftiie site in its oitirety.
Members ofthe La C^sta Resort and Spa team and their responsibiUties are as follows:
Name: Robert Stowe
Tifle: Director of Engineering
Telephone: 760 930-7075 CeU: , 760415-6275
Responsibility: La Costa Team Leada
Name: Matt Demel
Tifle: CMef of Engineering
Telephone: 760 930-7093 CeU: 760 579-3514
Responsibflity: La Costa Clean-up Team, Obsovation Specialist, and Chief Ei^neering Staff
Traina - This portion insures that all Facility Engineering Operations are
maintained with the BMP's listed haein.
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Name: Steve Auckland
Tifle: Chief Golf Course Supaintoident
Telephone: 760 931-7525 CeU: 760 579-3514
Responsibility: La Costa Golf Course Clean-up Team, Golf Obsovation Specialist, and Golf
Operations and Maintenance Staff Traina - This potion insures that aU Golf
Operations are maintained with the BMP's Usted hadn.
Name: Stevoi Crawford
Tifle: Chief Landscape Maintenance Director
Teiephone: 760 93o-7092CeU: 760333-3058
Responsibility: La Costa ^e landsc^e installation and maintenance team, and Maintenance
Staff Traina - This position insures that aU site landscape installations are
maintamed with the BMP's listed herdn.
3.0 POTENTIAL SOURCES OF STORM WATER POLLUTION
3.1 Detafled Site Map
Figure 1 (attached) presents a site m^ of the fecility showing the foUowing features as required by the
permit:
• The fecility property boundaries;
• A depiction of the storm drainage coUection and disposal ^stem, including all known surface
and subsiufece conveyances, with the conveyances named;
• Any secondary or otha containment stmctures;
• The location of all outfeUs, including outfeUs recognized as impaired wata bodies, immbaed
for refaence, that discharge directed flows to surfece wata, groundwater, or wetlands;
• The drdnage area boimdary for each storm wata outfell;
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• The surface area in acres draining to each outfeU, including the percentage that is impovious
such as paved, roofed, or highly compacted soU and the pacentage that is pervious such as
grassy areas and woods; existing stmctural storm water controls;
• The name and location of recdving watas; and
• The location of activities and materials that have the potential to contaminate storm water shall
also be depicted on the drainage base map.
3.2 Inventory of Potential Sources of PoUution
The foUowing have been identified as potential sources of storm wata contamination.
• Areas of significant soU aosion;
• On site storage of plant material;
• Storage and maintenance areas for material handling or cleaning or golf maintenance
equipment;
• Golf Maintenance yard access road;
• Material handling sites (storage loading, unloading, transportation, or, conveyance of any raw
material, finished product, intermediate product, by-product or waste;
• Shipping and receiving areas at loading dock;
• On-site repair and manufacturing buildings;
• Residual treatment, storage, and disposal sites;
• Storage areas in the Golf maintenance area for raw products, chemicals, and materials,
•P- Trash, grease, and waste disposal areas onsite in areas of loading dock and dumpster sites;
CJ- Areas containing residual pollutants from past activity, spills and leaks;
• Vehicle or equipment maintenance and cleaning areas; spills and leaks;
• Pool Water Discharge areas;
• Pressure Washing areas.
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3.3 Non-Storm Water Discharges
Non-storm water discharges are prohibited. Any unauthorized non-storm water discharges must be
eliminated.
The foUowing is a Ust of non-storm water discharges or flows that are not considaed UUcit (unless
identified as a significant source of contamination) if propaly monitored for compliance witii the
guidelines herein.
Wataline flushing Landscape irrigation
Diverted stream flows Uncontaminated groundwata
Infiltration Uncontaminated pumped groundwater
Groundwata discharges from potable water sources Foundation drains
Air conditioning condensation Inigation wata
Lawn watering
Flows from riparian habitats and wetiands
De-chlorinated swimming pool water
4.0 OTHER PLANS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The following plan(s) is/are incorporated into tiie SWPPP/SWMP by reference.
• The Master Plan for la Casta Resort and Spa
• Existing Conditional Use Permits on file with the City af Carlsbad, (prior to and subsequent to
epproval to the Master Plem)
• Applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Action Plans
and Preventative Maintenance Plans as explicable to Commercial operations.
• Manufactiirer supplied manuals for scfe and responsible operation and maintenance of
equipment used in the daily site activity addresses herein.
5.0 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
The potential and existing sources of storm water contamination identified wUl indicate BMPs to
eUminate or reduce pollutants and to prevent storm water from becoming contaminated. These include
processes, procedures, and structural controls selected to prevent contamination by stressing the
importance of storm water management and employee awareness of potential pollutant sources at the
Resort. BMPs can be structural and nonstructural and wiU form a decisive link to determining the
effectiveness of improving storm water quality. The successful implementation ofthis
SWPPP/SWMP includes reviewing, generating, and incorporating BMPs completely and accurately to
receive the maximum benefit for the area of potential impact. The use of BMPs can be an ever-
changing process for a site of La Costa's magnitude. New technologies and creative uses of simple
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appUcations wUl result in a "check and balance" for the Resort with regulatoty requirements of the
City of Carlsbad.
5.1 Non-Structural and Structural Best Management Practices
Non-structural BMPs generally consist of prohibitions and/or procedures of activities that prevent
poUutants associated with a La Costa Resort and Spa activities from having contact with storm wata
nmoff or authorized non-storm water discharges. They are mostly considered low technology, cost
effective measures implemented by the Resort Staff.
Stmctural BMPs are physical structures that remove poUutants from storm wata and usually include
speciaUy constructed devices/systems. Traditionally, structural BMPs included storm wata ponds that
directed nmoff to oU-sand or oil-wata separators. Many new structures manage to reduce poUution in
storm wata are designed and constructed to use innovative techniques. For example, BMPs often rely
on the natural fihering capacity of the ground and the absorption capabiUties of plants to help with the
removal of poUutants. Some filta poUutants from storm wata by using natural and manmade
materials such as straw bales, semi-porous plastic filta fabric, and silt fences. Storm wata
management controls, or best management practices (BMPs), will be implemented to reduce the
amount of poUutants in storm wata discharged from the La Costa Resort and Spa.
• Crood Housekeeping: Good housekeeping practices are designed to maintain a clean and
ordaly work environment. This wiU reduce the potential for significant materials or
equipment to encounta storm wata and should reduce safety hazards to facility personnel.
The foUowing good housekeq)ing BMPs will be implemented in an effort to prevent pollutants
from entering storm water discharges:
1. Keep site free of Utter and dd)ris. Place trashcans and recycling receptacles around the
site to minimize litter.
2. Schedule material moving and transfer activities during dty weatha periods.
3. Keep heavy equipment in good working condition. Inspect frequentiy for leaks and
repair as needed. Perfonn major equipment repairs away from the storage area.
4. Dry sweep paved siufaces that drain to storm drains, creeks, or chaimels. Cleanup
materials such as brooms, shovels, dustpans, and sweepers must be stocked near the
storage area. Paved storage areas should be swept weekly for coUection and disposal of
loose soUd materials, and not hosed into a storm drain or conveyance ditch.
5. Distribute information on good housekeeping practices during employee training
sessions and discuss at employee meetings.
6. Post good housekeeping tips and remindas on employee bulletin boards.
• Preventative Maintenance: Preventive maintenance involves the regular inspection and
maintenance of the materials storage area. These inspections will help to uncova conditions
that might lead to a release of materials. Preventive maintenance BMPs to be implemented for
the resort include:
1. Expand the cunent preventive maintenance program to include storm water
considerations.
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2. Locate and protect storm drains onsite with berms or filters during rainy weatha periods.
3. Guttas, storm drains, catch basins, and otha storm drainage features should be
regularly inspected and cleaned so that pollutants do not accumulate.
4. Label storm drains to remind employees that discharge to these drains flows directly to
our waterways.
5. Place materials on pallets, when possible, to avoid contact with storm wata run-on and
run-off.
SpiU Response: SpUls and leaks can become the largest site source of storm wata pollution
ifnot properly managed. Equipment and procedures necessary for cleaning up spUls and
preventing pollutants from being discharged are identified haein. SpUl response for the site
BMPs include:
1. Keep rags, damp mops, and absoibents readily accessible. Dispose of waste propaly.
2. Neva hose down "dirty" pavement or impervious surfaces whae fluids have spilled.
Use diy cleanup methods, wheneva possible. Clean up spUls on dirt areas by digging
up and propaly disposing of contaminated soU.
3. Avoid over-appUcation by water trucks for dust control.
4. Report significant spUls to the Storm Wata Protection Program and/or the appropriate
spill response agendes immediately.
5. Train employees to routinely check for leaks and spUls particularly in the Golf
Maintenance Building area and associated Golf Course area.
Materials Storage: Raw materials, by-products, finished products, containas, and otha
materials e7q)osed to rain and/or runoff can pollute storm wata. Storm wata can become
contaminated by a wide range of poUutants when materials wash off or dissolve or when
spills or leaks occur. To the maximum extent practicable, and to the extent it is cost
effective, the use of source area control BMPs should prevent storm water from becoming
contaminated. Materials storage BMPs include:
1. Practice source reduction - minimize waste when ordering materials. Orda only the
amount needed to complete the job.
2. Cova stoclq)Ues and otha materials with plastic tarps, when rain is expected. When
tarps or heavy plastic are used, they must be ovalapped and anchored properly. Keep
covers in place when pile is not in use.
3. If containment is used, a dike, berm, or filta must be placed on the down slope sides of
the StockpUes, or all around if on flat ground. The dUce, berm or filta can be made of
hay bales (for vety temporaty anangements only), sik fencing or filta fabric, sand
bags, concrete curbing, raihoad ties, compacted earth wdth grass planted on it, or
similarly effective materials. All containment devices used around stockpUes must be
maintained to work effectively and must be replaced when necessaty.
4. After breaking up old pavement, be sure to remove aU chunks and pieces from the site.
Make sure broken pavement does not come in contact with rainfall or runoff. CoUect
and recycle or appropriately dispose of excess abrasive gravel or sand.
5. Since the storage area is small, the containment area could drain to a sump or catch
basin. The sump should have an outlet pipe connected to the storm drainage system, ff
a sump is used, it should be cleaned periodically to remove accumulated soUds. ff there
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is insufficient settiing time allowed in the sump, add filtration to enhance removal of
soUds. Maintenance is key to keepirig these structures working effectively.
6. Provide ground cover such as mulch if the storage area is on bare ground.
7. Slope buUc storage areas to prevent water from coUecting.
a Employee Training and Awareness: PoUution prevention eliminates or reduces the
management of polluted storm wata runoff. To achieve successfiil unplementation ofthe
SWPPP/SWMP coopaation among La Costa Resort and Spa employees, staff training, public
communication, and oufreach programs will be implemented. Training wUl target staff that
v^rUl be conducting activities at the niaterials storage area. Training to unplement BMPs
include:
1. Employees wiU be informed of activities that could potentiaUy cause contamination of
storm wata and the importance of carefiilly conducting these activities in areas that do
not discharge/drain to storm drains or to the San Marcos Creek.
2. Make storm wata poUution prevention and BMP brochures and/or data avaUable to
evetyone who works at the niaterials storage areas of the Resort. Inform subcontractors
about the new storm wata requirements and their responsibiUties to comply with the
directives within this document.
3. Training wiU consist of informal "taUgate" meetings, formal classroom training, or self-
guided training activities by those Usted in the team member rosta haein. Employees
in targeted positions will be trained annually on the requirements ofthe La Costa
Resort and Spa to unplement tiiis SWPPP/SWMP. Training wUl be documented in the
La Costa Resort and Spa records held by the Team Leada.
4. In order to assure compUance with this document. La Costa Resort and Spa Employee
training, at a minimum, wUl include:
a. SWPPP/SWMP requirements;
b. SpiU response and reporting;
c. Good Housekeeping;
d. BMP updates and implementation; and
e. Materials and waste handling and storage procedures.
• Waste Handling and Recycling: Trash and debris from the La Costa site proper that is not
intacepted may enter the storm drain system and eventually end up polluting beaches and
waterways by way of San Marcos Creek. Waste handling and recycling BMPs include:
1. CovCT and maintain dumpsters and check frequently for leaks. Lids must be kept closed
at all times. This is especiaUy important for dumpstas, as birds can pick out garbage
and drop it, promoting rodent, and health and storm wata problems, ff Uds cannot be
provided for the waste containas or they cannot otherwise be covaed, designate a
waste storage area and provided secondaty contaiiunent such as a berm, dike or curb.
However, the designated area must drain to a sanitaty sewer or holding tank for fiuther
treatment.
2. Never clean out a dumpsta by hosing it down. When cleaning the containas, all rinse
water from cleaning must be disposed of to a sanitaty sewer or septic system.
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3. Dispose of aU wastes and constraction debris propaly. Maity construction matoials and
wastes can be recycled including broken a^hah and conaete, wood, and cleared
vegetation. Materials and debris that cannot be recycled must be taken to an appropriate
landfiU or disposed of as hazardous waste. Neva biuy waste matoials or leave them in
the street or near a aeek or sfreambed.
4. Employees must be frained to frequently check storage containas for leaks and to
ensure that dumpster Uds are on tightly.
5. The waste storage area must be swept or otherwise cleaned frequently to coUect all
loose soUds for propa disposal. Do not use a wata hose to coUect or clean soUds.
6. ffthe amount of waste accumulated appears to frequently exceed the capadty of the
dumpster, then anotha container should be obtained and utilized.
7. Green waste consisting of cUppings, cuttings and droppings of leafy and woody
materials should be disposed of properiy at an approved composting location or
permitted landfiU.
8. Grease spiUs at the "back of house" loading dock must be monitored for immediate
control and clean-up prior to entering the surface runoff system. Absorption of all
grease, grime, and corraption must be affected immediately upon notice of the spiU.
Rags, mops, and utensUs used in clean-up of grease spiUs must be disposed o^ or
cleaned properly prior to reuse. Reporting of grease spUl incidents should be
documented for compliance wiih the BMP's and Record Keeping Usted haein.
Record Keeping: The blank form appended at the end of this dociunent is included for the
documentation, record keeping, and reporting associated with the SWPPP/SWMP. All reports
and records pertaining to implementation of this management plan shall be retained for a
minimum of five years. The forms are to be managed by the Team Leader and kept on site and
shaU be made available to the City and/or Regional Wata Quality Control Board upon request.
Erosion Control: Erosion control, also refened to as "soU stabUization" is the most effective
way to retain soU and sediment, preserve existing vegetation whae feasible, and to stabilize
and vegetate distuibed areas. At a minimum, an effective combination of aosion and sediment
control must be implemented at the Resort, especially during the rainy season. BMPs for soU
erosion include:
1. Areas prone to soU erosion must be protected, and the soil kept out of the storm wata
discharge.
2. Seed or plant temporary vegetation for erosion control on slopes or where materials
stored is not immediately planned.
3. Prevent or reduce the discharge of poUutants to the storm drain by leaving as much
vegetation on site as possible. Preseivation of natural vegetation provides a natural
buffa zone and an opportunity for infiltration of storm water and capture of pollutants
into the soil
4. Develop and implement aosion/sediment control plans for embankments.
5. Maintain the rock filters placed in areas whae nmoff has the possibility of entering the
San Marcos Creek by:
• Regular inspection for silt buildup and subsequent clean-out of sediment;
• Regular re-anangement of rock placement to assure fiinction of the filter;
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• Implementation of additional rock filtas in areas identified by Resort Staff to be
potential sources of poUutants to the Creek and it's outfall to the Batiquitos
Lagoon.
• Inspections: FaciUty inspections wUl be conducted annually to detenmne if the storm wata
poUution prevention confrols are being effectively and propaly implemented. Specific BMPs
that are not working as intended or propaly implemented wUl be noted and brought to the
attention of La Costa staff, ff problems are found during the inspection, the inspector and site
staff wiU determine whetha opaation and maintenance activities require modifications in
orda to comply with the SWPPP/SWMP or if the BMPs need to be revised. When
improvements are needed anotha inspection wUl be scheduled within the same year to check if
modifications have been implemented. These operational and mamtenance changes will be
prioritized and unplemented and the SWPPP/SWMP revised by The La Costa Resort and Spa
Team Leada.
1. The City's Storm Water Protection Program may conduct annual (reporting period July
1-June 30) mspections to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWPPP/SWMP.
2. The inspection will verify that the site drainage conditions and potential pollution
sources identified in the SWPPP/SWMP remain accurate, and tiiat the BMPs prescribed
in the SWPPP/SWMP are being implemented, properly operated, and adequately
maintained.
3. The Team leada's inspection report shaU include the inspection date, inspection
personnel, scope of the inspection, major observations, incidents of non-compliance
and conective actions taken, revisions needed in the SWPPP/SWMP, and an
implementation schedule.
• Quality Assurance: The iniplementation of this management plan requires routine visual
inspections ofthe storm water runoff during and afta rainfaU events. Records ofthe
inspections generated after significant events must be kept on file with the SWPPP/SWMP.
Quality assurance BMPs include:
1. Quartaly visual comprehensive inspections shall be performed to document storm
wata discharge quality at each storm wata discharge outfall.
2. Visual inspections shall be conducted within the first 30 minutes of discharge or as
soon thereafter as practical, but not exceeding 60 minutes.
3. The visual inspections shall include any observations of color, odor, turbidity, floating
solids, foam, oil sheen, or otha obvious mdicators of storm wata poUution.
4. Information reported shall include the inspection date, inspection personnel, visual
quality ofthe storm wata discharge, and probable sources of any observed storm water
contamination.
5.2 Evaluation of Best Management Practices
Once the SWPPP/SWMP is in place and BMPs implemented, fiutha actions must be taken to ensure
that it remains cunent. An evaluation of BMPs during each reporting period should be completed to
determine the success, revision, or failure of specific BMPs. ffthe SWPPP/SWMP needs to be revised
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based on an evaluation ofthe BMPs, the revisions should be implemented within 90 days of the
evaluation. Successfiil implementation of BMPs requires propa employee fraining and awareness to
be effective. The evaluation of BMPs should include:
• A review of aU visual observation and inspection records;
• A visual inspection of aU potential poUutant sources to detemiine if poUutants have entaed the
storm drain;
• A review of BMPs to ensure that they are propaly implemented and maintained; and
• An evaluation report will document any necessaty revisions or termination of BMPs.
The evaluation should be included as a part of the materials storage area annual report and be kept on
file for at least five years. The annual report (if required), including any evaluations, must be provided
to the City's Responsible Agencies upon request.
5.3 Storm Water Treatment Best Management Practices
Stractural control measures may be necessaty to control poUutants that are still present in the storm
wata after the non-stractural controls have been implemented. These types of controls are physical
features that control and prevent storm water poUution. They can range from preventive measures to
collection stractures to treatment systems. Stractural controls wUl require constraction ofa physical
feature or barria.
Preventive Measures
Preventive measures in the form of Rock Filtas have been instaUed at points along the San Marcos
Creek whae runoff may enta the stream flow. These features are intended to prevent the exposure of
storm water pollution to the creek and lagoon.
The foUowing preventive measures have been chosen for this facility.
• signs and labels to direct traflHc away from high aosion areas
• safety posts to direct vehicular trafiBc to paved areas vs. unpaved aosion-prone area
• fences along embankments and slopes otiierwise prone to erosion form uncontrolled trafiBc
• The Site security system which minimizes vandalism to grounds and slopes
• In the Maintenance sites and yards, coverings ova areas of concem.
Area Material Control Measure - Diversions
Divasion practices are stractures including paving that are used to divert storm wata away from high-
risk areas and prevent contaminants from mixing with the ranofif or to channel contaminated storm
water to a treatment facility or containment area. The following areas are to be protected using
diversion stractures.
• Loading Docks at Back of House
• Loading Docks at the BaUroom
• Material storage areas in all facilities
• Sfreets and paths used for cart and vehicular traffic
• Other areas that exhibit the potential for requiring diversion of runoff
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Area Material Control Measure - Containment
Containment areas are stractures designed to hold pollutants or contaminated storm wata to prevent it
from being discharged to surface watas. These stractures can range from drip pans to large
containment areas. Containment stractures wUl be/have been mstaUed in the foUowing areas.
Containment shall be implemented:
• around waste fluid storage areas
• areas requiring drip pans unda valves and pipe connections
• areas requiring curbing around dismantling areas or parts storage areas in the maintenance
yards for Golf Opaations and Landscape Maintenance Yards
Other Material Control Measures
The following additional controls wUl be used at the La Costa Resort and Spa facility.
• Sumps for retention of spills prior to clean up
• oil/water separators to allow proper disposal
• sand fihas
• vegetative filters
• basins for coUection, retention, detention of storm wata and poUutants
• reduce, reuse, and recycle materials whaeva possible to avoid the necessity of waste
5.4 Annual FaciUty Site Compliance Inspection
The Team Leada shall make an annual inspection to evaluate the effectiveness of the SWPPP/SWMP.
The inspection shall be adequate to verify that the site drainage conditions and potential pollution
sources identified in the SWPPP/SWMP remain accurate, and that the best management practices
prescribed in the SWPPP/SWMP are being implemented, properiy opaated and adequately
maintained. Information reported shall include the inspection date, inspection personnel, scope ofthe
inspection, major observations, and revisions needed in the SWPPP/SWMP. This form is attached
herein.
5.5 Quarterly Visual Monitoring
The Team Leada or his Chief Engineer shall pafonn and document quartaly visual inspections of
storm water discharge quality at each storm wata discharge outfall. Inspections shall be conducted
within the first 30 minutes of discharge or as soon thaeafter as practical, but not exceeding 60
minutes. The inspections shall include any observations of color, odor, turbidity, floating soUds, foam,
oil sheen, or other obvious indicators of storm wata pollution. Information reported shall include the
inspection date, inspection persormel, visual quality of the storm wata discharge, and probable
sources of any observed storm wata contamination.
5.6 Implementation Schedule
This SWPPP/SWMP becomes effective as of the date of approval of the Master Plan for La Costa
Resort and Spa. The non-stractural confrols will be implemented as of the date of approval of the
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Stonn Water Management Plan (SWMP)
Masta Plan for La Costa Resort and Spa. Stractural controls wUl be in place by no lata than six
months foUowing approval of the Masta Plan for La Costa Resort and Spa.
6.0 RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING
The following pages contain blank forms for the record keeping and repoiting assodated with the
La Costa Resort and Spa SWPPP/SWMP. AU reports and records pertaining to the permit
coverage unda requirements by the City shall be retained for the later of 5 years beyond the date
of the violation or incident. The forms are to be kept on site and shall be made available to the
City of Carlsbad and/or Regional Wata Quality Control Board upon request.
These forms include (at a niinimum):
• Training Records for La Costa Resort and Spa Staff responsible for the implementation and
ongoing maintenance of this inanagement practice document
• Storm Wata PoUution Prevention Plan Annual FacUity Site Compliance Inspection Report
In the case of fedlities which discharge storm wata to a La Costa Resort and Spa separate storm
sewa system, the records must also be made avaUable to the opaator of the La Costa Resort and Spa
system. A cqnent copy of the SWPPP/SWMP will be sent to tiie City's Planniiig D^artment for
record and internal distribution to the Engineering Department and otha responsible City and State
Agencies. In the event of a change in position within the staff for the resort, a revised .Groieral Facility
Information Form and Team Memba Rosta shaU be provided to the City's Planning Department and
shall be reflected in an updated BMP document for re-issuance to the City's responsible agencies.
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La Costa Resort and Spa
storm Water Pollutioii Prevention Plan Annual Facilily Site Compliance
Inspection Report
Page 1 Of 2
bispection Date:
Inspection Personnel in Attendance on-site:
Name: Phone Contact No.
Name: Phone Contact No.
Name: Phone Contact No.
Name: Phone Contact No.
Description of the Scope of the La Costa Resort and Spa Site Inspection:
Major Observations made:
Incidoits of Non-compliance:
Corrective Actions to Remedy the Inddent of Non-compliance:
Recommended revisions needed in the SWPPP/SWMP to avoid future Non-compliance in thu
area of the La Costa Resort site:
Implementation Schedule:
Start of Corrective Actions: (Date and Tune)
Completion of Corrective Actions: (Date and Time)
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La Costa Resort and Spa
SWPPP Site Inspection Report Annual Facflity Site Comirfiance Inspection Report
Page 2 Of 2
Signature Responsibility Sign-off Record
Members of the La Costa Resort and 1^ team will indnde at a iiiiiiiiiiiini two (2) of the followiiig in the Signroff Record
Name: Robert Stowe
Title: Director of Engineering
Telephone: 760 930-7075 Cell: 760415-6275
Responsibility: La Costa Team Leader
(Signature)
Name: Matt Demel
Tifle: Chief of Engineering
Tdephcme: 760 930-7093 Cdl: 760 579-3514
ReqKHisibilitjr: La Costa Oean-iqi Team, Obseivatioa Spedalist, and Ouef Engineoing Staff Tiainer. Tins positicm
insures flat aU Fadlity Engineering Operkions are maintained wtth flie BMP's listed hereia
(Signature)
Name: Steve Auddand
Tifle: CMef Golf Course Siqjerintendent
Telephcme: 760 931-7525 Cell: 760 579-3514
Responsibility: La Costa Golf Course Oean-iq) Team, Golf Obseivation Spedalist, and Golf Opeiatioasand
Maintenance Staff Trainer -This position insures fliat all GolfOpeiatioos are maintained with flie BMP's listed herein.
(Signature)
Name: Steven Dawford
Tifle: ChiefLandscsQie Maintenance Director
Telephone: 760 93o-7092 Cell: 760 333-3058
Responsibility: Costa site landsctyeinstalMon and mairtenance team, and Mamtenance Staff Trajng -This
position insures fliat aU site landsc^ installaflons are mamtamed wifli flie BMP's listed he
(Signatan:e)
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Storm Water Managem^ Plan (SWMP)
7.0 CERTIFICATION OF THE SWPPP/SWMP
*7 certify under penedty of law that this document and attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure thai qualified personnel
properfy gather and evaluate the informadon contained in the plan. Based on my inquiry ofthe
person, or persons, who manage the system, or those persons directty responsible for gathering the
information; the information contained in this document is, to the best of my knowledge and belief,
true, accurate and complete. I am aware thai there are significant penatOes for providing false
information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment In addition, I certify under penalty
of law that, based upon inquiry of pawns directly under my supervmon, to ihe best of my
knowledge and belief, the provisions ofthis document adhere to the provisions ofthe storm waier
permitfor the development and implementation of a Storm Waier PoUution Prevention Plan/Storm
Water Management Plan and that ihe plan will be complied mtk "
(Signature of Plan Preparer)
(Printed Name) (Date)
(Signature of Authorized Representative) (Date)
(Printed Name) (Title)
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THE LA COSTA RESORT AND SPA MASTER PLAN j
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In comparing the proposed master plan with tiie existing development, it is anticipated that the proposed
plan wiU generate additional taxes. Of the two plus miUion, approximately 90% wiU be generated
from TOT revenue attributable to the proposed constinction of 197 Commercial DweUing Units. The
remaining revenue balances are Property Taxes and Sales Taxes.
On a Master Plan project of tiiis magnitude, there are intangible items or events that cannot be meas-
ured or assigned value. As the project progresses and each CDU building phase is completed, there -' i
wiU be new job opportunities created. It is anticipated that the payroll expenditures for the imple- ; I
mentation ofthe proposed Master Plan will continue to increase at project buUd-out. At the cmrent
time. La Costa Resort and Spa is the host for two nationally renowned sporting events, the Accenture !
PGA Matchplay Championship and Acura Classic Tennis Toumament. Attendance at these events,
attract fans and visitors from throughout the United States. These events create an economic benefit
for the City of Carlsbad, ranging from room accommodations, dining experiences, tourist attractions
and retaU sales.
In summaiy, it is expected that the proposed Master Plan wiU have a substantial positive impact on
the City. At buildout, the Resort wiU have campus-lUce atmosphere with pedestrian plazas, recre-
ational golf and tennis facilities, state-of-tiie-art health spa, and expanded balhoom and banquet facil- ,
ities. These amenities wiU aUow visitors and guests as weU as major corporations to select La Costa i
Resort and Spa as their destination for weekend getaways, vacations, and corporate sponsored events
and conferences. Through this fiscal benefit analysis, it is our intention to show that KSL Recreation
Corporation is committed to retuming the La Costa Resort and Spa to being an internationally recog-
nized destination resort.
2.9.3 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
OVERVIEW
This storm water poUution prevention plan (SWPPP/SWMP)/stonn water management plan (SWMP)
covers the operations at the La Costa Resort and Spa It has been developed as required by the City ^.
of Carlsbad, Public Works Department for storm water discharges and in accordance with best man-
agement practices. This SWPPP/SWMP describes this faciUty and its operations, identifies potential ' ^
sources of storm water poUution at the facUity, recommends appropriate best management practices u
(BMPs) or pollution confrol measures to reduce the discharge of poUutants m storm water runoff, and
provides for periodic review of tiiis SWPPP/SWMP. ||
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It should be noted tiiat the La Costa Resort's Golf course is the recipient of drainage and run -off from
several himdred acres of neighboring property including public sfreets, residential lots and common |
area open space and other land not confrolled by tiie developer.
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The golfcourse and majority ofthe Resort site drains into the San Marcos Creek which flows to the
Batiquitos Lagoon and eventually drains to the Pacific Ocean. This critical drainage path requires
focused attention to the maintenance of water quality on site in order to reduce the potential impact
on tiiese waters and their habitat where these on-site drainages can be monitored and maintained.
Objectives
The primaty goal ofthe SWPPP/SWMP is to improve the quaUty of surface waters exiting the La
Costa property by reducing the amount of pollutants potentially contained in the storm water runoff
which reaches the San Marcos Creek, Commercial facUities are required by the City of Carlsbad to
prepare and implement a SWPPP/SWMP for their facility in order to manage runoff and potential
poUutants entering these critical habitats.
The SWPPP/SWMP for La Costa Resort and Spa wiU:
1. Identify sources of storm water and non-storm water contamination to the storm water
drauiage system;
2. Identify and prescribe appropriate "source area control" type best management practices
designed to prevent storm water contamination from occurring;
3. Identify and prescribe "storm water treatinent" type best management practices to reduce pol-
lutants in contaminated storm water prior to discharge;
4. Prescribe actions needed either to confrol non-storm water discharges or to remove these dis
charges from the storm drainj^e system;
5. Prescribe an implementation schedule to ensure that the storm water management actions
described in this plan are carried out and evaluated on a regular basis.
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION TEAM
The assignment of a storm water pollution prevention team is created herem and is responsible for
developing, implementing, maintaining, and revising this SWPPP/SWMP. The members of the La
Costa Resort and Spa team are famiUar with the management and operations ofthe site m its enturety.
Members of the La Costa Resort and Spa team and their responsibiUties are as foUows:
Title: Director of Engineering
Responsibility: La Costa Team Leader
Title: Chief of Engineering
ResponsibUity: La Costa Clean-up Team, Observation Specialist, and Chief Engineering Staff
Trainer - This position insures that all Facility Engineering Operations are
maintained with the BMP's listed herein.
Title: Chief Golf Course Superintendent
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ResponsibiUty: La Costa Golf Course Clean-up Team, Golf Observation Specialist, and Goff ^
Operations and Maintenance Staff Traina - This position insures that all Golf f
Operations are maintained with the BMP's listed herein. *
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Titie: (3iief Landscape Maintenance Duector j
ResponsibiUty: La Costa site landscape instaUation and maintenance team, and Maintenance
Staff Traina. This position insures that all site landscape installations are p
maintained with the BMP's listed herein.
Detailed contact information is provided in the SWPPP in the Technical Appendices to tiie Master 1
Plan. ^
POTENTIAL SOURCES OF STORM WATER POLLUTION '
Detailed Site Map
Graphics included herein present a site map of the facility showing the followmg features as required
by tiie SWPPP:
• The faciUty property boundaries;
• A depiction ofthe storm drainage coUection and disposal system, mcluduig all known surfece
and subsurfece conveyances, with the conveyances named;
• Any secondaiy or other containment stractures;
• The location of aU outfaUs, includmg outfaUs recognized as impaired water bodies, numbered
for reference, that discharge directed flows to surface water, groundwater, or wetiands;
• The drainage area boundaiy for each storm water outfall;
• The surface area in acres draining to each outfaU, including the percentage that is impervious
such as paved, roofed, or highly compacted soil and the percentage that is pervious such as
grassy areas and woods; existing stractural storm water controls;
• The name and location of receiving waters; and
m • The location of activities and materials that have the potential to contaminate storm water M
shaU also be depicted on the drainage base map.
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Inventory of Potential Sources of PoUution
The foUowing have been identified as potential sources of storm water contamination.
Areas of significant soil erosion;
On site storage of plant inaterial;
Storage and maintenance areas for material handling or cleaning or golf maintenance equipment;
Goff Maintenance yard access road;
Material handling sites (storage loading, unloading, transportation, or, conveyance of any raw
material, finished product, intermediate product, by-product or waste;
Shipping and receiving areas at loading dock;
On-site repair and manufacturing buildings;
Residual treatment, storage, and disposal sites;
Storage areas in the Golf maintenance area for raw products, chemicals, and materials.
Trash, grease, and waste disposal areas onsite in areas of loading dock and dumpster sites;
Areas containing residual pollutants from past activity, spills and leaks;
Vehicle or equipment maintenance and cleaning areas; spills and leaks;
Pool Water Discharge areas;
Pressure Washing areas.
Non-Storm Water Dischaiges
Non-stoim water discharges are prohibited. Any unauthorized non-stoim water discharges must be
eliminated.
A list of non-storm water discharges or flows that are not considered iUicit (unless identified as a sig-
nificant source of contamination) if properly monitored for compliance with the guidelines herein is
proyided in fiill in the appendices.
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OTHER PLANS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The foUowing plan(s) is/are incorporated into tiie SWPPP/SWMP by reference, unless superceded by
approval of this Masta Plan.
• Existing Conditional Use Permits on file with the City of Carlsbad, (prior to and suhsequent
to approval to the Master Plan)
• Applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Action Plans
and Preventative Maintenance Plans as applicable to Commercial operations.
• Manufactiirer supplied manuals for safe and responsible operation and maintenance of
equipment used in the daily site activity addresses herein.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
The potential and existing sources of storm water contamination identified wUl mdicate BMPs to
eliminate or reduce pollutants and to prevent storm water from becoming contaminated. These
include processes, procedures, and stractural controls selected to prevent contamination by sfressing
the importance of storm wata management and employee awareness of potential pollutant sources at
tiie Resort. BMPs can be stinictural and non-stractural and wUl form a decisive link to determining
the effectiveness of improving storm water quality. The successfiil unplementation of tiiis
SWPPP/SWMP includes reviewing, generating, and incorporating BMPs completely and accurately
to receive tiie maximum benefit for tiie area of potential impact. The use of BMPs can be an ever-
changing process for a site of La Costa's magnitude. New technologies and creative uses of sunple
appUcations wiU result in a "check and balance" for tiie Resort witii regulatoty requirements oftiie
City of Carlsbad.
Non-Structural and Structural Best Management Practices
Non-stractural BMPs generally consist of prohibitions and/or procedures of activities tiiat prevent
pollutants associated witii a La Costa Resort and Spa activities from having contact witii storm water
nmoff or autiiorized non-stonn water discharges. They are mostly considered low technology, cost
effective measures implemented by the Resort Staff.
Stractural BMPs are physical stractures tiiat remove pollutants from stonn wata and usuaUy include
specially constracted devices/systems. Traditionally, stiuctural BMPs mcluded stonn water ponds
tiiat directed runoff to oil-sand or oil-water separators. Many new stinctures manage to reduce pol-
lution in storm wata are designed and constinicted to use innovative techniques. For example, BMPs
often rely on tiie natural filtering capacity oftiie ground and tiie absorption capabilities of plants to
help writii tiie removal of pollutants. Some filter pollutants from storm water by using natural and
man made materials such as stiaw bales, semi-porous plastic filter fabric, and silt fences. Storai water
management confrols, or best management practices (BMPs), wUl be implemented to reduce the
amount of pollutants in storm water dfscharged from the La Costa Resort and Spa.
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• Good Housekeeping: Good housekeeping practices are designed to maintain a clean and
orderly work environment. This wiU reduce the potential for significant materials or equip-
ment to encounter storm water and should reduce safety hazards to faciUty persormel. The
good housekeeping BMPs which will be implemented in an effort to prevent pollutants from
entering storm water discharges are included m the Technical Appendices in fiiU.
• Preventative Maintenance: Preventive maintenance involves the regular uispection and
maintenance of the niaterials storage area. .These inspections wiU help to uncover conditions
that might lead to a release of materials. Preventive maintenance BMPs to be implemented
for the Resort and are included in tiie Technical Appendices m fiiU.
• SpUl Response: SpUls and leaks can become the laigest site source of stoim water poUution
if not properly managed. Equipment and procedures necessaty for cleaning up spills and
preventing poUutants from being discharged are identified herein. Spill response for the
site BMPs and are included m the Technical Appendices in fiill.
• Materials Storage: Raw materials, by-products, finished products, containers, and other
materials exposed to rain and/or runoff can poUute storm water. Storm water can become
contaminated by a wide range of pollutants when materials wash off or dissolve or when
spills or leaks occur. To the maximum extent practicable, and to the extent it is cost effective,
the use of source area confrol BMPs should prevent storm water fix)m becoming contaminated.
Materials storage BMPs are mcluded in the Technical Appendices in fiiU.
• Employee Training and Awareness: Pollution prevention eliminates or reduces the man-
agement of polluted storm water runoff. To achieve successfiil implementation of the
SWPPP/SWMP cooperation among La Costa Resort and Spa employees, staff framing, pub-
lic communication, and oufreach programs will be implemented. Training will target staff
that wUl be conducting activities at the materials storage area. Training to implement BMPs
and are included in the Technical Appendices in fiill.
• Waste Handling and Recycling: Trash and debris from the La Costa site proper that is not
intercepted may enter the storm dram system and eventually end up polluting beaches and
waterways by way of San Marcos Creek. Waste handling and recycling BMPs are included
in the Technical Appendices in fiiU,
• Record Keeping: Forms for the documentation, record keeping, and reporting associated
with the SWPPP/SWMP are found in the Technical Appendices Book, Appendix 2. All
reports and records pertaining to implementation of this management plan shall be retained
for a minimum of five years. The forms are to be managed by the Team Leader and kept on
site and shall be made available to the City and/or Regional Water Quality Confrol Board
upon request.
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• Erosion Control: Erosion confrol, also referred to as "soU stabiUzation" is the most effec-
tive way to retain soU and sediment, preserve existing vegetation where feasible, and to sta-
bilize and vegetate disturbed areas. At a minimum, an effective combination of erosion and
sediment confrol must be implemented at the Resort, especially during the rainy season.
BMPs for soU erosion include
Inspections: Facility inspections wiU be conducted annually to determine if the storm water pollu-
tion prevention controls are being effectively and properly implemented. Specific BMPs that are not | ]
woridng as intended or properly implemented wUl be noted and brought to the attention of La Costa
staff. If problems are found during the inspection, the inspector and site staff wiU determine whether
operation and mauitenance activities requfre modifications in order to comply with the
SWPPP/SWMP or ifthe BMPs need to be revised. When unprovements are needed anotha mspec-
tion wUl be scheduled within the same year to check if modifications have been unplemented. These
operational and maintenance changes wiU be prioritized and implemented and the SWPPP/SWMP
revised by The La Costa Resort and Spa Team Leader
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Quatity Assurance: The implementation ofthis management plan requues routine visual inspecti(Mis
ofthe storm water runoff during and afler rainfeU events. Records ofthe inspections generated after
significant events must be kept on file witii tiie SWPPP/SWMP. Quality assurance BMPs are includ-
ed in the Technical Appendices in fiill.
Evaluation of Best Management Practices
Once the SWPPP/SWMP is in place and BMPs implemented, fiuther actions must be taken to ensure
that it remains current. An evaluation of BMPs during each reporting period should be completed to
detennine tiie success, revision, or failure of specific BMPs. If tiie SWPPP/SWMP needs to be
revised based on an evaluation ofthe BMPs, the revisions should be implemented withm 90 days of
the evaluation. Successfiil unplementation of BMPs requfres proper employee training and aware-
ness to be effective. The evaluation criteria of BMPs are included in the Technical Appendices in fiiU.
Storm Water Treatment Best Management Practices
Stractural control measures may be necessaty to confrol pollutants that are stUl present in tiie storm
water after the non-stractural controls have been implemented. These types of confrols are physical
features fliat control and prevent storm water pollution. They can range from preventive measures to
collection stractures to freatment systems. Stractural confrols wUl requke constraction of a physical
feature or barrier.
Preventive Measures
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Preventive measures in tiie form of Rock FUters have been instaUed at points along the San Marcos ^
Creek where runoff may enter the sfream flow. These features are intended to prevent the exposure
of storm water pollution to the creek and lagoon. ,
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The foUowing preventive measures have been chosen for this faciUty.
• Signs and labels to duect traffic away from high erosion areas
• Safety posts to dfrect vehicular trafific to paved areas vs. unpaved erosion-prone area
• Fences along embankments and slopes otiierwise prone to erosion form unconfroUed trafific
• The Site security system which minimizes vandalism to grounds and slopes
• In the Maintenance sites and yards, coverings over areas of concem.
Area Material Control Measure - Diversions
Diversion practices are stractures including paving that are used to divert stoim water away from
high-risk areas and prevent contaminants from mixing with the runoff, or to channel contammated
storm water to a treatment facility or containment area. The following areas are to be protected usmg
diversion stractures.
• Loading Docks at Back of House
• Loading Docks at the BaUroom
• Material storage areas ia aU facilities
• Streets and paths used for cart and vehicular traffic
• Otiier areas that exhibit the potential for requiring diversion of runoff
Area Material Control Measure - Containment
Containment areas are stractures designed to hold poUutants or contaminated stoim water to prevent
it from being dischaiged to surface waters. These stractures can range fioni drip pans to large contain-
ment areas. Containment stractures wiU be/have been instaUed in the foUowing areas. Contaimnent
shaU be unplemented:
• Around waste fluid storage areas
• Areas requiring drip pans under valves ahd pipe connections
• Areas requiring curbing around dismantling areas or parts storage areas io the maintenance
yards for Golf Operations and Landscape Maintenance Yards
Other Material Control Measures
The foUowing additional controls wUl be used at the La Costa Resort and Spa facUity:
• Sumps for retention of spUls prior to clean up
• Oil/water separators to allow proper disposal
• Sand filters
• Vegetative filters
• Basins for coUection, retention, detention of storm water and pollutants
• Reduce, reuse, and recycle materials wherever possible to avoid the necessity of waste
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Annu^ Facility Site CompUance Inspection
The Team Leader shall make an annual inspection to evaluate the effectiveness ofthe SWPPP/SWMP.
The mspection shaU be adequate to verify tiiat tiie site drainage conditions and potential poUution
sources idendfied in tiie SWPPP/SWMP remain accurate, and tiiat tiie best management practices pre-
sented in tiie SWPPP/SWMP are being implemented, properly operated and adequately mauitained.
friformation reported shaU include tiie mspection date, inspection personnel, scope oftiie inspection,
major observations, and revisions needed in tiie SWPPP/SWMR This fonn is contained in tiie
Technical Appendices Book, Appendix 2.
Quarterly Visual Monitoring
The Team Leader or his Chief Engineer shall perfonn and document quarterly visual mspections of
stoim water discharge quaUty at each storm water discharge outfall, frispections shaU be conducted
witiiiin the first 30 minutes of discharge or as soon tiiereafter as practical, but not exceeding 60 miri-
utes. The inspections shaU include any observations of color, odor, turbidity, floating soUds, foam, oU
sheen, or otiier obvious indicators of storm water pollution, friformation reported shaU mclude tiie
uispection date, inspection personnel, visual quality oftiie stonn water discharge, and probable sources
of any observed storm water contamiuation.
Implementation Schedule
This SWPPP/SWMP becomes effective as ofthe date of approval oftiie Master Plan for La Costa
Resort and Spa. The non-stractural controls wiU be implemented as oftiie date of approval ofthe
Master Plan for La Costa Resort and Spa. Stractural controls wiU be in place by no later than six
months following approval of the Master Plan for La Costa Resort and Spa.
RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING
Forms for record keeping and reporting associated with tiie La Costa Resort and Spa SWPPP/SWMP
are found m tiie Technical Appendices Book, Appendix 2.. All reports and records pertaining to tiie
peraiit coverage under requfrements by tiie City shaU be retamed for the later of 5 years beyond tiie
date ofthe violation or incident. The forms are to be kept on site and shaU be made available to tiie
City of Carlsbad and/or Regional Water Quality Control Board upon request.
These forms include (at a minimum):
• Training Records for La Costa Resort and Spa Staff responsible for the implementation and
ongoing mauitenance ofthis management practice document
• Storm Water PoUution Prevention Plan Annual Facility Site Compliance hispection Report
In tiie case of faciiities which discharge, stonn water to a La Costa Resort and Spa separate stoma
sewer system, tiie records must also be made available to tiie operator of the La Costa Resort and Spa
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system. A cunrent copy oftiie SWPPP/SWMP wiU be sent to the City's Planning Department for
record and intemal distribution to the Engineering Department and other responsible City and State
Agencies. In the event of a change in position within the staff for the Resort, a revised General
FaciUty Information Form and Team Member Roster shaU be provided to tiie City's Planning
Department and shall be reflected in an updated BMP document for re-issuance to the City's respon-
sible agencies.
A complete Storm Water PoUution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is included m its entirety in the
Technical Appendices. All applicable Best Management Practices (BMP's) are included in detail in
tiie SWPPP in the appendices.
2.10 THE LA COSTA RESORT COMMUNITY DESIGN STANDARDS
Purpose - This Section ofthe La Costa Master Plan document presents Architectural and Landscape
Architectural guidelines and standards for the use of builders and developers within the plannmg
areas.
After years of previous implementation of random architectural themes and poorly thought out site
planning, the present developer of the La Costa plan area has undertaken a commitment to renovate,
revitalize, and homogenize, to the greatest extent feasible, the architecture and landscape architec-
ture of the Resort campus. This is being accompUshed by utilizing a conforming set of Architectural
and Site Design GuideUnes set within the "Spanish Colonial" vernacular.
2.10.1 Architectural and Site Design Guidelines
The Spanish Colonial Architectural Theme for the La Costa Resort and Spa:
The Spanish Colonial style refers to the Meditenanean and Spanish Revival styles buUt in the
1920's and 1930's. Two main factors influenced the creation of the Spanish Colonial style. First,
Southem Calffornia estabUshed itself as a prestigious wmter resort. Its mild climate and unpres-
sive seaside setting attracted many wealthy residents from the East and Midwest. Architects added
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