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Home My WebLink About1991-09-03; City Council; Resolution 91-282I i e' lP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 " l2 2m (I)> mu$ &??A l3 gpg l4 dug" ~oaa >32 QFsg l5 mEo& usa~ ,->ma ZZJ 40$$ q8y WW)o u~cj 16 c?!$ 0 l7 ' 8 l9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 u e 0 RESOLUTION NO. 91-282 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD BY THE ADOPTION OF A REVISED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT GPA 90-5 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on June 19, 1991 a duly notice public hearing as prescribed by law to con: amending the Carlsbad General Plan by the adoption of a revised Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan GPA 90-5, on with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference: and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that project will not have a significant impact on the environmen. the City Council has concurred and a Negative Declaration was i and approved in satisfaction of the requirements of the Cii Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1980 and California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the City Council did on August 20, 1991 h duly advertised public hearing to consider said amendments a that time received the recommendations, obj ections, protest comments of all interested persons desiring to be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council, after considering all prc changes to the Open Space and Conservation Element of the GE Plan, directed the City Attorney to return with appro1 documents to allow the City Council to approve the Ne? Declaration and the revised Open Space and Conservation Elem6 the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council I City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: N I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9., mum a>? 2ZA l3 gang -0 w g ooaa l4 Z>dZ Pl-.5g l5 ma,, i '<A >ma gwa0 l6 >22 l7 18 l9 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ouu gz&- - 203: =-5g5 bu e a 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the findings of the Planning Commission as forth in Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 3260 and 3261, attz hereto as Exhibits A and B, respectively, and made a part hex constitute the findings of the City Council and that the Neg; Declaration is approved as recommended for GPA 90-5. 3. That the Carlsbad General Plan is amended by adoption of a revised Open Space and Conservation Element consi! of text and maps on file with the City Clerk and incorporatc reference herein including the following changes: A. Page VII-14, Policy C-8 be amended to re; follows: "The 'Trails Network Map, I dated August 1990, de the conceptual representation of the possible trail alignmen. the City. formal action on the concept of a City-wide trail system the shall not approve a project which would preclude the alignments as depicted on the 'Trails Network Map,' dated A 1990, (See Exhibit llD1l). Where there are trail align differences between the 'Trails Network Map' and the 'Comprehe Open Space Network Map, * the trail alignments of the 'Trails Ne Map' shall supersede." B. Page VII-7, Policy C-9 be amended to read a Until final studies are completed, and City Council follows: "Land area that otherwise qualifies for measur toward the growth management standard but which is not avai without some monetary or other consideration by the user sha considered as meeting only a certain percentage of the perfor standard, that percentage to be determined by the adoption of City standard. All other land area which qualifies for measui toward the performance standard will be given 100% credit t those standards. 'I C. Page VII-2, Reference to State Law be amenc change the reference of "Government Code Section 6556( "Government Code Section 65302" - 2 a 0 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting o City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 3rd day of Sept 1991, by the following vote, to wit: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I1 12 AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton and 1 NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST : ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City3lerk (SEAL) om 52 swz 13 kKncb 7s": oL$a 14 Z>?lz PI-sU maoE 15 gwcno gE&d 16 zoas p$ 17 Go 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 no<< U'QJ >a6 qsz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 l4 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 a 0 EXHm; PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3260 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A GENERAL, PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT UPDATE. CASE NAME: OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT CASE NO. GPA 90-5 WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project an1 out for public review and comment on November 15, 1990; and WHEREAS, one letter of comment was received; and WHEREAS, staff reviewed all objections and comments and after thc review finds no substantial evidence to indicate that the updated Elemer significantly impact the environment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 12th day of June and on the 19th day of June, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescr law to consider said request, and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considei testimony and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the info submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, the P Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Con as follows: A) B) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission hereby recommends APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration i to Exhibit "ND", dated November 15, 1990, "PI", and "PII' November 5, 1990, attached hereto and made a part hereof, base( following findings: # 1 2 3 4 5 f5 a * Findings: 1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the projc have a significant impact on the environment. The proposed amendment, a revision to the Open Space and Conservation I of the City of Carlsbad General Plan, is not associated with any devel project and will not have a significant adverse impact on the environmen The Open Space and Conservation Element is a policy document and dc 2. 3. 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 address the timing of open space acquisition or development, and specific projects will be subject to further, more specific environmental review at t proposed. The Negative Declaration contains adequate information to support the that the approval of the updated Element will not have significant adverse : on the environment. 4. ..... ..... .'*.' ..... ..... 01.1. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ..... ..... I .---. ..... ..... ..... ..... PC RES0 NO. 3260 -2- J c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 0 w PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pk Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 19th day of June, 19 the following vote, to wit: AKES; Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Sch Savary, Erwin, Noble & Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. :- q ,i !a ! (-. -<I ! i,., 4 ,/!, 7 * :i I J "-!;i/@j(9J- pi,$ 4 ' ROBERT >6LGES, Chairperson CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMI! ATTEST: PLANNING DIRECTOR -3- PC RES0 NO. 3260 9 6- NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT ADDREWLOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendments to the text of the Open Space and Conservation Elements (see attached). The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment) is hereby issued €or the subject project. Justification €or this action is on file in the Planning Department. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Plannins Department, 2075 IAS Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009, Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 30 days of date of issuance. DATED: November 15, 1990 CASE NO: GPA 90-5 APPLICANT: City of Carbbad PUBLISH DATE. November 15, 1990 Planning Director TW:rV0 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 (619) 438-1 1 * m w PROJECT DESCRIPTION UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS The City’s present Open Space and Conservation Elements were adopted December 20. 1973. No update of these Elements has occurred since that date. In an effort to address the adequacy and protection of Open Space in Carlsbad, the city Council appointed a 15- member Citizens Committee, the Citizens Committee to Study Open Space, to address the overall status of open space in the City. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by the Citizens Committee to Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citizens Committee reviewed and analyzed the City’s present plans and programs regarding open space. Based on this review, the Citizens Committee recommended specific changes. modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The update process involved 16 meetings of the full committee, which were open to the public, including a public inpul Changes were made to the elements to incorporate strong goals, objectives and actior programs to preserve and regulate land €or open space and conservation purposes. The main intent of these Elements is to: 1. workshop. . .d - Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and natura features and €or regulations necessary to control the possible negative impact o development which may be allowed. 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources am environmental features as integral and necessary components of the Open Space an Conservation Elements. Provide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and establish framework €or an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. I addition, create maps to identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scen resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and habit linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not i developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health a1 safety. 3. - Q CASE NO. GPA 90-5 DATE: November 5. 1990 e ENvlRONMENTAt WACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: Citv of Carlsbad Address of Applicant: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carisbad. Ca 92009 Phone Number: (619) 438-1161 ' Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Applicant): N/A - - GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be ~pdk) Project Description: Amendment to the text of the Open Space and Conservation Elements. (See Attached) Project LocatiorUAddress: Citvwide Assessor Parcel Number: N/A - General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: Various Local Facdities Management zone! v&OUS Is the site within Carisbad's Coastal Zone? Please describe the are surrounding the site to the North: Citv of Oceanside. Vista South: Citv of Encinitas. Countv of San Dieno List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: Partially East: Citv of San Marcos. Vista West: Pacific Ocean N/A c Q e PROJECI' DESCRIPTTON UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS The City's present Open Space and Conservation Elements were adopted December 20, 1973. No update of these Elements has occurred since that date. In an effort to address the adequacy and protection of Open Space in Carlsbad, the City Council appointed a 15- member Citizens Committee, the Citizens Committee to Study Open Space, to address the overall status of open space in the City. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by the Citizens Committee to Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citizens Committee reviewed and analyzed the Ciry's present plans and programs regarding open space. Based on this review, the Citizens Committee recommended specific changes, modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The update process involved 16 meetings of the full committee, which were open to the public, including a public input workshop. Changes were made to the elements to incorporate strong goals, objectives and action programs to preserve and regulate land for open space and conservation purposes. The main intent of these Elements is to: 1. Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and natural features and for regulations necessary to control the possible negative impact of development which may be allowed. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources am environmental features as integral and necessary components of the Open Spaci and Conservation Elements. Provide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and establish framework for an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Ph. [1 addition, create maps to identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scei resowces and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and habit; linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not b developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health an safety. 2. 3, -2- 1 JPlease be Sd * c. Am Additional Pam or Exfiibits. if ne) 1. Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and manmade characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope of 15’ or higher and 15% grade or greater is present on the site. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by the 15 member Citizens Committee to Study Open Space. The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents only and as such will not result in any physical change in the environment. The Elements will guide the management and use of open space and conservation resources. The Elements consisr of City wide policies which are not site specific. The Elements do however, contain a comprehensive open space and conservation map, that conceptually represents the open space and conservation intentions of the City. The areas identified on these maps constitute prime areas for protection, acquisition, and maintenance through the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, which is cumentry being prepared. The boundaries shown on the maps are not precise and may be adjusted. A detailed inventory and the analysis of the designated open space areas will be completed as part of a future update. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project. The conservation of energy resources has not been made part of the open space and conservation elements. The incorporarion of energy conserration measures would be made part of individual development projects on a projecr-by-project basis. 2. 3. PLEASE A2TACH A PROJECX SUMMARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING: a. If a residential project, identlfy the number of units, type of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates). N/A b. If a commercial project, indicate the exact type, activity(ies), square footage of sales area, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), parking provided, and loading facilities. N/A C. If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies), average dailj traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated employment per shift time of shifts, and loading facilities. If an institutional project, indicate the major project/site function, estimate( employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and cornmunit benefits to be derived from the project. N/A d. N/A -3- 1 P 1. th v inutviviciv I irnL I 1. y.l - A vLu Please answer each of the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space. Then fully discuss and explain why each item was checked yes or no. Attach additional sheets as necessary. YES - NO Provide supporting data if applicable. 1) Could the project sigmficantly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity? - - The intent of these elements is to; (1) establish policy for the protection, preservation, and conservation of environmentally sensitive resources; (2) provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and natural features and for regulations necessary to control the possible negative impact of development which may be allowed; (3) identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources and environmental features as integral and necessary components of the Open Space and Conservation Elements; and (4) provide a framework and guidelines for open space and conservation systems as identified on the Open Space and Conservation maps. These maps identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat linkage system. They also should be limited to ensure public health and safety. As such, present land use: will not be sigrzlficantly impacted or changed. Future land uses within rhi designated boundaries will however, be guided by the policies of these Elements The boundaries are not intended to be precise and may be adjusted. Could the activity affect the use of a recrea- X identa hazardous areas which should not be developed or where development 2) X The Elements are primarily policy documents which define existing recreationa areas and areas of aesthetic value. Open space and conservation areas, includin existing recreational areas and areas of aesthetic value, are targeted for protectior acquisition, and maintenance. The policies of the Elements will not negative1 affect the uses of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value. Could the activity affect the functioning of an tional area, or area of aesthetic value? - - 3) x These Efcments are primarily policy documents which are intended to preserve ar consewe natural and man-made resources, and environmentally sensitive lands, such, no activity will affect the functioning of an established community neighborhood. established community or neighborhood? - 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of . . community residents? - - The Elements address primarily unimproved lands. displaced. No residents would -4- 1 w @YES - NO 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and X moderate cost housing units in the city? - - The open Space and Conservation Elements do not address residential land uses. Could the activity sigruficantly affect existing 6) X housing or create a demand for additional housing? - - The Open Space and Conservation Elements do not address residential land uses. The Elements will emure that natural and man-made resources are preserved, conserved, and maintained. These open space areas will be an asset to the community, but wiU not create a demand for additional housing or affect existing housing. Are any of the natural or man-made features in the activity area unique, that is, not found in other The open space and conservation areas identified in these Elements consist primarily of natural and man-made resources, environmentally constrained, and environmentally sensitive areas. It is the specific intent of these Elements to preserve, conserve and maintain these areas. Could the activity significantly affect a 7) - parts of the country, state or nation? X - 8) X - historical or archaeological site or its settings? - It is the primary purpose of the Conservation Element to preserve, enhance and/or maintain sites that have been identified for their historical or archeological sigmflcance. Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a X scarce natural resource? - - The goals and policies of the Conservation Element promote the preservation 9) conservation, protection, and maintenance of scarce resources. These goals an* poliaes direct how these resources are used and extracted. 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, X The goals, policies, and objectives of these elements will preserve, conserve, an protect fish, wildlife, and plant resources. wildlife or plant resources? - 7 -5- LIV - I Ld W m- 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal - X species in the activity area? The designated open space and conservation areas consist partially of - environmentally constrained and environmentally-sensitive areas (Misides, canyons, wetlands, parks, lakes, beaches, lagoons, floodways, permanent water bodies, and riparian areas). These are areas where rare and endangered plant and animal species are likely to be located. however, the goals, objectives, and policies of these elements promote the protection, conservation, preservation, and maintenance of these areas. 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the City's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands X or beaches? - - Nine goals, policies, and objectives of these Elements promote the preservation and conservation of the City's streams, lagoons, bays, tidelands, and beaches. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimination of agricultural lands? - x Seven goals, policies, and objectives of these Elements promote the preservatior of agricultural land and recommend the management of agricultural land as i natural resource. 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development of already developed areas? X - These Elements identify areas were sensitive resources are to be conserved an preserved. In so doing, they define areas to be developed. Will the activity require a variance from established 15) X These are Elements of the General Plan, no development is recommended th; would require variances from established environmental standards. Is the ;tctivitY carried out as part of a larger project The City of Carlsbad is currently in the process of updating its' General plan. i part of that process, the open Space and Conservation Elements are being update The Elements contain goals, objectives, and policy and action programs. environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? - - 16) or series of projects? - X - -6- ..- - - -- - w W 17) Will the activity requre certification, authorization or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? - - These are Elements of the General Plan, no permits will be necessary. Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? - - s X 18) X These are Elernenrs of the General Plan which constitute Legislative Acts of the City; they will be effected by consultation of responsible and other agencies. Will the activity involve the application, use, or 19) X disposal of potentially hazardous materials? - - These Open Space and Conservation Elements are intended to preserve and protect man-made and natural resources, and environmentally constrained lands. Will the activity involve construction of a X No construction is proposed as part of the update of the Open Space anc Conservation Elements. Will the activity involve construction of 20) - facilities in a flood plain? - - 21) X facilities in the area of an active fault? No construction is proposed as part of the update of the Open Space anc Conservation Elements. Could the activity result in the generation of - - 22) 3 No construction or other activity is proposed as part of the Open Space ar Conservation Elements update that would generate dust. Will the activity involve the burning of brush, > No activity is proposed as part of the Open Space and Conservation Elemer update that will involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials. significant amounts of dust? - - 23) - trees, or other materials? - -7- ..v - I -v - 0 W L 24) Could the activity result in a signtficant change in the quality of any portion of the region’s air or water resources? (Should note surface, ground .. X water, off -shore .) - - The Elements promote, through policy, the conservation and protection of these resources. No activity is proposed as part of this project which would significantly change the quality of air and/or water resources. Will the project substantially increase fuel 25) X consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? - - These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction is proposed. 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? - - x These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction is proposed. Will there be a significant change to existing X land form? - - (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards: N/A . (b) Percentage of alteration to the present landform: N/A . (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: 27) N/A These Elements are primarily policy documents, no clearing, grading, grubbing o other changes to the existing environmentd con&dons ;S proposed. Will the activity result in substantial increases 28) X These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction or other activil is proposed which would substantially increase the use of utilities, sewers, drain or streets. Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? - These Elements are policy documents which promote the preservation a] conservation of these resources. in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? - - 29) 7 - 1 -8- . a @YES - NO 30) Could the project sigmficantly affect existing X fish or wildlife habitat? - - These Elements are poky documents which promote the conservation and preservation of these resources. Will the project significantly produce new light 31) X or glare? - These Elements are primarily policy documents which promote the conservation and preservation of natural and man-made resources and environmentally- sensitive areas, they do not promote construction or other activity which would significantly produce new light or glare. -9- il. If you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think the activity will have no sigdicant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below: 7) 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? Unique natural and man-made features are located within the boundaries of the identified open space and conservation areas. The areas identified on the map conceptually represent the open space and conservation intentions of the City. The identified areas constitute the prime areas for protection, acquisition, and maintenance, and include unique natural and man-made features. The primary intent of the Open Space and Conservation Elements is to Preserve and conserve land and natural features and to protect appropriate open land, natural resources, and environmental features. It is intended that the unique natural and man-made features located within the City would be protected by these policies, as such, unique natural and man-made feature will not be sigmficantly impacted by this project. 11) ARE THERE ANY RARE OR ENDANGERED PLANT OR ANIMAL SPECIES IN THE ACTMTY AREA? . -I - Environmentally sensitive areas and environmentally constrained areas are included in the boundaries of the mapped open space. Some of the Environmentally sensitive arear are considered sensitive because they may contain rare or endangered species. The Elements are policy documents which do not propose any activity that would impacr these species. Additionally, it is the primary intent of these Elements to protect and preserve resources such as endangered plant and animal species. 14) COULD THE ACTMTY SERVE TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESENTLI UNDEVELOPED AREAS OR IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENT OF ALREADY DEVELOPEC AREAS? These Elements are policy documents which are intended to preserve and conserv natural and man made resources. included in these Elements are Open Space,anc Conservation Maps. These Maps identify important recreation, ecological, natural scenic resources, and proposed linkage routes relating to comprehensive trail and habita linkage systems. h SO defining these areas for preservation and conservation, area suitable for development are more clearly defined. 16) IS THE ACI'MTY CARRIED OUT AS PART OF A LARGER PROJECT OR SENE OF PROJECTS? The City is currently embarking on a major update of its General Plan. This update Wi include work on all of the General Plan Elements, including the Open Space ar Conservation Elements. The Open Space and Conservation Elements, as proposed, a; not intended to be the fid documents. They are however, the policy portion of tk Elements. As the Civ proceeds with the update process, the Open Space ar Conservation Elements will be further revised to include a complete open spa inventory and a complete resource management plan, to ensure implementation of t -10- programs, goals and eies. It is anticipated that as pan: he overall General Plan update a more thorough environmental review will be co I eted. However, at this time, we are simply proposing an amendment to the Elements which address the policy portion of the document. It is necessary to adopt these policies at this time to ensure the conservation and protection of our open space resources during the period of time required to complete the thoroughly revised and integrated General Plan. For these reasons it is not anticipated that this general plan amendment will sigmficantly effect the envirommt. 111. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I (rf additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheer as needed.) Signature L4,LL A \L'mT/ L- (Person Completing Report) Date Signed 7k.L Y?-,-rLk \ 7, ~ , \q';c1 TW:m0 -11- a 0 ENVlRONMENTAL IMPACT ASS~%S?V¶ENT FORM - PART EI (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. GPA 90-5 DATE: November 5, 15 BhCKG ROUN D 1. CASE NAME: Open Space and Conservation Elements 2. APPLICANT: Citv of Carisbad 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad. CA 92009 (619) 438-1161 4. 5. DATE EM FORM PART t SUBMITTED: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendment to the text of the ODen SDace and Conservation Elemt (See Attached) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City cond Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the envirc The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This c identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed proj provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an EnviroI Impact Report or Negative Declaration. ': A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the pr any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NO" will be to indicate this determination. e An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspe( project may cause a sinnificant effect on the environment. The project may qualifv for a I Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be insinnificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings YES-sig" and 'Y respectively. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the fo. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to d mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant. 0 PROJErn DmON UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS The City’s present Open Space and Conservation Elements were adopted December 20, 1973. No up these Elements has occurred since that date. In an effort to address the adequacy and protection o Space in Carlsbad, the City Council appointed a 15-member Citizens Committee, the Citizens Corn Study Open Space, to address the overall status of open space in the City. The proposed update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements was prepared by the Citizens Con to Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citizens Committee reviewed and analyzed rh present plans and programs regarding open space. Based on this review, the Citizens COI recommended specific changes, modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The update involved 16 meetings of the full committee, which were open to the public, including a public input wc Changes were made to the elements to incorporate strong goals, objectives and action programs to 1 and regulate land for open space and conservation purposes, The main intent of these Elements is 1. Provide specific programs for the preservation and conservation of land and natural features regulations necessary ro control the possible negative impact of development which may be allc 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources and environmental as integral and necessary components of the Open Space and Conservation Elements. 3. Provide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and establish a framework for an Opt and Conservation Resource Management Plan. In addition, create maps to identify important re ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive habitat linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not be developed development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. -2- e m PHYSICAL ENvlRoNMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO (si@ (insig) 1. Result in unstable earth conditions or increase the exposure of people or property X ro geologic hazards? - - Appreciably change the topography or any unique physical features? - - either on or off the site? - - - Result in changes in the deposition of beach sands, or modification of the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or 2. X 3. Result in or be affected by erosion of soils X 4. X any bay, inlet or lake? - - - ambient air quality? - movement, odor, moisture, or temperature? - - water (marine, fresh or flood waters)? - - - water, ground water or public water supply? - - depletion of any natural resources? 5. Result in substantial adverse effects on X - - 6. Result in substantial changes in air X - 7, Substantially change the course or flow of X 8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface X - 9. Substantially increase usage or cause )I r - - - - - 10. Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy? - 11. Alter a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure or object? - - - -3- . m e BIOLOGICAL ENVIR0”T NO Els E3 WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic plants)? - x - 13. tntroduce new species of plants into an area, or a barrier to the normal replenishment of x existing species? - 14. - Reduce the amount of acreage of any agricultural crop or affect prime, unique or other farmland of state or local - .- X - - importance? - - 15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, all water dwelling organism and insects? - - Introduce new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the x 16. X - migration or movement of animals? - - WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: gs E3 HUMANENVIRONMENT NO 17. Alter the present or planned land use of an area? - X - 18. Substantially affect public utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other X - public services? - - 4- t 0 L HUMANENVIRONMENT YES NO GS (ins@ WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 19, Result in the need for new or modified sewer systems, solid waste or hazardous waste control systems? - - X 20. Increase existing noise levels? - - X 21. Produce new light or glare? - - - X 22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, X pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? - - - human population of an area? - - - 24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand €or additional housing? - - - 25. Generate substantial additional traffic? - - - create a large demand for new parking? - - - 23. Substantially alter the density of the X X X 26. Affect existing parking facihies, or X 27. Impact existing transportation systems or alter present patterns of circulation or X X movement of people and/or goods? - - - 28. Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic? - - - 29. vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? - - - emergency evacuation plans? - aesthetically offensive public view? - - - existing recreational opportunities? - Increase traffic hazards to motor X 30. Interfere with emergency response plans or X - - 31. Obstruct any scenic vista or create an X 32. Affect the quality or quantity of x - e -5- 0 m L WATORY FINDINGS OF SXGMFICANCE NO BS E21 WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 33. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild- life species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or en- dangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the dis- advantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) - - Does the project have the possible environmental effects which are in- dividually limited but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively con- siderable“ means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and of California history or prehistory. - - x 34. x 35. X - the effects of probable future projects.) - - 36. Does the project bme environmental effects which wiU aause substantial adverse effects on human beings, X - - either directly or indirectly? - -6- I- W 0 -. DPSCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Tie Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan coordinate and guide decisions predominantly to the undeveloped land and water resources which influence and shape Carlsbad's 1 environments. The Open Space Element serves as an official policy statement for the identif preservation, conservation, acquisition, and maintenance of open space in the City. The Conservation 1 addresses resource management - the planned management of natural resources to prevent expic destruction or neglect. Goals, objectives, and action programs to preserve and regulate land for open space and conservation F are included in these Elements. The main intent of these Elements is to (1) establish policy for the prc preservation, and conservation of environmentally sensitive resources; (2) provide specific program preservation and conservation of land and natural features and for regulations necessary to con possible negative impact of development which may be allowed; (3) identify and protect where app existing open land, natural resources, and environmental features as integral and necessary compo1 the Open Space and Conservation Elements; and (4) provide framework and guidelines for open sp conservation systems as described on the Open Space and Conservation Map. The goals, objecti7 action programs of the Open Space Element have been grouped into four topics, Open Space plam Protection, Obtaining Open Space, Special Resource Protection, and TrailjLinkage System. Thi objectives and action policies for the Conservation Element have been included in one category. The Open Space and Conservation Elements programs apply City wide, as indicated on the mz "Comprehensive Open Space and Conservation Map" attached to the environmental impact assessme These maps identlfy important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkag relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat system. They also identify hazardous areas which shc be developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. Included in the Elements is a "Framework For An Open Space And Conservation Resource Managemel The intent of this plan is to accomplish the goals, objectives, and policies of the elements and to fo efforts for the preservation, acquisition, and maintenance of open space and conservation areas. Furl Management Plan will establish a mechanism for the management of the City's environmental resoui open space and to develop specific criteria for the protection, maintenance and enhancement of 1 natural, economic, and cultural resources. At this time, the Elements only contain the framev preparing this Resource Management Plan. Once the N1 Resource danagement Plan is prepared and it will be incorporated into the Open Space and Conservation Elements as a subsequent amendmen PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT The Open Space and Conservation Elements guide decisions for the use of undeveloped land an resources. The Elements are official policy statements for the identification, preservation, conse acquisition, and maintenance of open space areas. The Elements also address the management of OUI and man-made resources. The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents that 1 the consexvation and preservation of the City's physical environment. No development is proposed of these elements. Subsequent to these General Plan Amendments, a range of projects will be proposed. These progr; be subject to further CEQA review. -7- a a 4 I HUMAN ENVIRONMENT The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents that promote the conservation preservation of the City's physical environment. No development is proposed as part of these elem Social, economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits will accrue from the preservation of open space w the urban environment. Consequently these elements promote the enhancement of the quality of life fc citizens of Carlsbad. The proposed Amendments to the Open Space and Conservation Elements modify the adopted open boundaries in the City. Consequenrly, future land use as planned under the existing General Plan, m changed by this proposal. The areas depicted on the Comprehensive Opens Space and Conservatior identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes reia tin comprehensive trail and habitat system. They also identify hazardous areas which should not be dew or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. These areas have been exp from the previously adopted Elements. The boundaries on the map however, are not intended to be r and can be adjusted, The expanded boundaries reflect proposed greenbelt linkages, trails systems, as 1 the environmentally sensitive areas, and environmentally constrained areas. As these boundaries a precise, but a flexible guide for possible linkages, trail system and the conservation and preservation o space, constrained lands, and environmentally sensitive lands. It is anticipated that the changes to the e map will not significantly impact the human environment. -a- c W w . ANALYSIS OF WLE ALTERNATNES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SUCH AS: a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alternate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. c) alternate scale of development, N/A .- - -9- 0 2 * DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department) On the basis of this initial evaluation: X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a signLficant effect on the environment, and a NEG DECLARATION will be prepared. - t find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, thc not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attach sheet have been added to the project. A Conditional Negative Declaration will be proposed. - l find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONh IMPACT REPORT is required. .i ti IL ,-+- .I - , I - '_ / ,_ c j .5, 63," %42--& =+ LLCPPY----- Date Signature Ill4h Da'te TW:rV0 LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE] N/A ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE1 N/A -10- b t * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lo 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 e e PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3261 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 90-5, ADOPTING A REVISED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. CASE NAME: OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT CASE NO: GPA 90-5 WHEREAS, the City Council directed the revision of the Open Space a Conservation Element of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Open Space and Conservation Element has not bc updated since December 20, 1973, and is in need of revisions; and WHEREAS, the Open Space and Conservation Elements are requii Elements of a General Plan pursuant to Government Code Sections 65302(d) 2 65302(e); and WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code Section 65564, the Elem contains action programs consisting of specific programs which the City intends to pur in implementing the Open Space and Conservation Element; and WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code Section 65560 and Pu Resource Code Section 5076, the Open Space and Conservation Element addresses 0: Space for the Preservation of Natural Resources, Open Space for the Managed Product of Resources, Open Space for Outdoor Recreation, and Open Space for Public Health Safety; and WHEREAS, consistent with Public Resource Code Section 5076, the C Space and Conservation Element considers trail oriented recreational uses, recommends the further study of the feasibility of such a citywide trail system; an( .... 4 .? w * 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 I* 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 0 e WHEREAS, community concern was expressed about the City's open spa plans and programs; and WHEW, the City Council did appoint a 15 member citizens committ to review the City's open space plan and make recommendations to ensure consisten with the Open Space Element of the General Plan and to fully protect open space lar in the City; and WHEREAS, one of the recommendations was to consider a revised OF Space Element of the General Plan which included new policies and programs propo, by the Citizens Committee regarding the protection and use of open space lands; a1 WHEREAS, on September 12, 1989, the City Council accepted the ReF from the Citizens Committee and referred the recommendations contained in the Rer including the revised draft Element, to staff for consideration and implementation; I WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the draft Element for consistency with other Elements of the General Plan and believes they are internally consistent as we1 integrated with other Elements of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, staff has recommended changes to the draft Element based additional studies and analysis; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Open SI and Conservation Element update finding that the approval of the Element update not have significant adverse impacts on the environment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 12th day of June, 1' and on the 19th day of June, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribe law to consider said request; and PC RES0 NO. 3261 2 v I J v 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 m W WHEREAS, at said hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony : arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered factors relating to the General Plan Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planr Commission as follows: A) B) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. That staff is hereby directed to amend the Land Use map to reflect o space pursuant to the "Open Space and Conservation Map", dated Aul 9,1988. The initial study prepared for the Element shows that there is substantial evidence that the proposed amendment may have a signifi impact on the environment, and therefore, a Negative Declaratio appropriate. C) D) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, Commission recommends APPROVAL of GPA 90-5, according to the ( Open Space and Conservation Element, dated June 1991 as modifiei the recommendations of the staffreport dated June 12,1991, the Plan Commission actions of June 12, 1991, the memorandum dated June 1991, and as modified by the wording outlined as follows: O Modify Page VII-11, Poky C.13 as follows: Utilize Master Plans Specific Plans to encourage the preservation of highly visible a cultivated for flower production. Modify Page W-(6), Objective B.4, to indicate that public ac would not be encouraged where access would interfere with managed production of resources, such as agriculture. Mq Page W-(lO), Objective B.3, to indicate that the intent not site specific and rephrase wording to encourage and SUI economic viability of agricultural land. O O ... ''. ..* ... PC RES0 NO. 3261 3 * e .. 4 I * PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planr d, California, held on the 19th day of June, 1991 Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Schrar Savary, Erwin, Noble & Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. 'i /!> --- -"/Pi !JrUw-- 1 i+,ff: .\ 'i.,#4+\&/ 1 u ROBERT HOLMES, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION PC RES0 NO. 3261 4