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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-06-19; Planning Commission; Resolution 3260II 0 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 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 and sent 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 thorougk review finds no substantial evidence to indicate that the updated Element will significantly impact the environment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 12th day of June, 1991 and on the 19th day of June, 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed b law to consider said request, and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering a1 testimony and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the informatiol submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, the Pladn; Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commissio as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Plannir Commission hereby recommends APPROVAL, of the Negative Declaration accordir to Exhibit "ND", dated November 15, 1990, "PI", and "PII", datt November 5, 1990, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on tl: following findings: I %( ll 0 9 1 Findings: 2 3 1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project maj 2. The proposed amendment, a revision to the Open Space and Conservation Elemen 4 of the City of Carlsbad General Plan, is not associated with any developmen have a significant impact on the environment. 5 project and will not have a SigIllficant adverse impact on the environment. t5 7 3. The Open Space and Conservation Element is a policy document and does no projects will be subject to further, more specific environmental review at the timi address the timing of open space acquisition or development, and specific futurd a proposed. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 4. The Negative Declaration contains adequate information to support the findin1 that the approval of the updated Element will not have significant adverse impact on the environment. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... 2311 . . . . . 24 25 26 ..... ..... 27 I1 28 PC RES0 NO. 3260 -2- 0 Q 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 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Plannin; Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 19th day of June, 1991, 6 the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners: Schlehuber, Schram Savary, Erwin, Noble & Hall. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. . , ... .."" "" CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: MICHAEL J. HO-MILL~~ PLANNING DIRECTOR PC RES0 NO. 3260 -3- NEGATMZ 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 for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the Planning Department. A COPY of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las 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 Planning Director APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad PUBLISH DATE: November 15, 1990 TW:rV0 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 * (619) 438-1 161 0 0 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 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. 2. 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. 3. Provide guidelines for Open Space and conservation systems and establish a framework for an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. In addition, create maps to identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not be developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. 0 a CASE NO. GPA 90-5 DATE: November 5. 1990 ENVIRONMENTK IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: City of Carlsbad Address of Applicant: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, 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 specific) Project Description: Amendment to the text of the ODen %ace and Conservation Elements. (See Attached) Project Location/Address: Citvwfde Assessor Parcel Number: N/A - General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: Various Local Facilities Management Zone: Various Is the site within Carlsbad’s Coastal Zone? Partially Please describe the are surrounding the site to the North: Citv of Oceanside. Vista East: Citv of San Marcos, Vista South: Citv of Encinitas. Countv of San Dieno West: Pacific Ocean List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: N/A @ PROJECT DESCRIPTTON 0 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 [he 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 Cies 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. 2. ldentlfy and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources and environmental features 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 Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. In addition, create maps to identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not be developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. -2- (Please be Sdc- Att a AdditionaI Pam or Enhibits. if 1 1. Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and mamade characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope of 15' or figher 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 and use of open space and conservation resources. The Elements consist 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 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. any physical change in the environment. The Elements will guide the management the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan, which is currently 2. 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 incorporation of energy conservation measures would be made part of individual development projects on a project-by-project basis. 3. PLEASE A'ITACJ3 A PROJECI' SUMMARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING: a. If a residential project, identlfy the number of units, type of units, scheduIe 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. WA c. If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies), average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated employment per shift, time of shifts, and loading facilities. N/A d. If an institutional project, indicate the major project/site function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and CO~U~Y benefits to be derived fiom the project. N/A -3- 1' I. ENVLKWNMtN-l.AL AL-1 ANALY SLS 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. Provide supporting data if applicable. Attach additional sheets as necessary. YES - NO I) Could the project sigmficanrly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity? - - X 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 identify hazardous areas which should not be developed or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. As such, present land uses will not be sisn;f;cantly impacted or changed. Future land uses within the designated boundaries will however, be guided by the policies of these Elements. The boundaries are not intended to be precise and may be adjusted. 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recrea- tional area, or area of aesthetic value? X - - The Elements are primarily policy documents which define existing recreational areas and areas of aesthetic value. Open space and conservation areas, including existing recreational areas and areas of aesthetic value, are targeted for protection, acquisition, and maintenance. The policies of the Elements will not negatively affect the uses of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? - - X These Etements are primarily policy documents which are intended to preserve and conserve natural and man-made resources, and environmentally sensitive lands, as such, no activity will affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood. 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? - - X The Elements address primarily unimproved lands. No residents would be displaced. -4- 4 am - NO 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? - - x The Open Space and Conservation Elements do not address residential land uses. 6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? - - X The Open Space and Conservation Elements do not address residential land uses. The Elements will ensure that natural and man-made resources are preserved, conserved, and maintained. These open space areas will be an asset to the community, but will not create a demand for additional housing or affect existing housing. 7) Are any of the natural or man-made features in the activity area unique, that is, not found in other parts of the country, state or nation? - X - 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. - 8) Could the activity significantly affect a historical or archaeological site or its settings? - - X 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 significance. 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce Ramal resource? x The goals and policies of the Conservation Element promote the preservation, conservation, protection, and maintenance of scarce resources. These goals and policies direct how these resources are used and extracted. 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant resources? X - - The gods, policies, and objectives of these elements d preserve, comeme, and protect fish, wildlife, and plant resources. -5- 0 m- I c3 - LY u 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? X - The designated open space and conservation areas consist partially of environmentally constrained and environmentally-sensitive areas (hillsides, 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 or beaches? - X 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 preservation of agricultural land and recommend the management of agricultural land as a 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 and preserved. In so doing, they define areas to be developed. 15) Will the activity require a variance from established environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? - - X These are Elements of the General Plan, no development is recommended that would require variances from established environmental standards. 16) Is the activity canid out as part of a larger project or series of projects? - X - The City of Carlsbad is currently in the process of updating its' General plan. As part of that process, the open Space and Conservation Elements are being updated. The Elements contain goals, objectives, and policy and action programs. -6- e em - NO - 17) Will the activity require certification, authorization or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? - - X These are Elements of the General Plan, no pem-hs will be necessary. 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? - X These are Elements of the General Plan which constitute Legislative Acts of the City; they will be effected by consultation of responsible and other agencies. 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? X - - These Open Space and Conservation Elements are intended to preserve and protect man-made and natural resources, and environmentally constrained lands. 20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain?. No construction is proposed as part of the update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements. . " .- X - - 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? - x No construction is proposed as part of the update of the Open Space and Conservation Elements. 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? X - - No construction or other activity is proposed as part of the Open Space and Conservation Elements update that would generate dust. 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? - - X No activity is proposed as part of the Open Space and Conservation Elements update that will involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials. -7- 0 @YES - NO 24) Could the activity result in a sigmficant change in the quality of any portion of the region's air or water resources? (Should note surface, ground water, off-shore.) X - - 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. 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? - x 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. 27) Will there be a significant' change to existing land form? X - - (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in (b) Percentage of alteration to the present (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: cubic yards: N/A . land form: N/A . N/A These Elements are primarily policy documents, no clearing, grading, grubbing or other changes to the existing environmental conditions is proposed. 28) WiIl the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? - - X These Elements are primarily policy documents, no construction or other activity is proposed which would substantially increase the use of utilities, sewers, drains, or strees. 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? - - X These Elements are policy documents which promote the preservation and conservation of these resources. -8- 0 .YES - NO 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? - - X These aments are policy documents which promote the conservation and preservation of these resources. 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? - - x 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- ib IL. STATEMENT OF ‘v(y SlCrNlKA” ENVlKUNMLN uuwcL IS If you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think the activity will have no sigmficant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below; 7) ARE ANY OF THE NATURAL OR MAN-MADE FEATURES IN THE ACTIWT’y a 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? Environmentally sensitive areas and environmentally constrained areas are included in the boundaries of the mapped open space. Some of the Environmentally sensitive areas are considered sensitive because they may contain rare or endangered species. The Elements are policy documents which do not propose any activity that would impact 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 PRESENTLY UNDEVELOPED AREAS OR IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENT OF ALREADY DEVELOPED AREAS? These Elements are policy documents which are intended to preserve and conserve natural and man made resources. Included in these Elements are Open Space,and Conservation Maps. These Maps identify important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources, and proposed linkage routes relating to comprehensive trail and habitat linkage systems. In so defining these areas for preservation and conservation, areas suitable for development are more clearly defined. 16) IS THE ACI’MTY WED OUT AS PART OF A LARGER PROJECT OR SEREES OF PROJECTS? The City is currently embarking on a major update of its General Plan. This update will include work on all of the General Plan Elements, including the Open Space and Conservation Elements, The Open Space and Conservation Elements, as proposed, are not intended to be the hal documents. They are however, the policy portion of the Elements. As the City proceeds with the update process, the Open Space and Conservation Elements will be further revised to include a complete open space inventory and a complete resource management plan, to ensure implementation of the -1 0- -I programs, goals and PO s. It is anticipated that as part of overall General Plan update a more thoroug !@ nvironmental review will be comp ? 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 Ihe comemation 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 significantly effect the environment. 111. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE OUESTIONS IN SECTION I (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) Signature h?.CL&-c ' I" 4 i !<'m;L-- (Person Completing Report) Date Signed 77":LWc,7-L%,-i 5- , I"ic' TW:rV0 -11- w m ENvlRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1 (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. GPA 90-5 DATE: November 5. 1990 )ACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: Open Space and Conservation Elements 2. APPLICANT: Citv of Carlsbad 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009 (619) 438-1161 4. DATE ETA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Amendment to the text of the ODen SDace and Conservation Elements (See Attached) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City conduct ar Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment, The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklisl identifies. any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmenta: Impact Report or Negative Declaration. * A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project 01 any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NO" will be checkec to indicate this determination. * An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspect of thf project may cause a significant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for a Negativc Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be deemec insinnificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and "YES-insig respectively. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form unde DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discussin; mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant. v 0 PROJEm DESCRmrrON UPDATED OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS The City's present Open Space and Conservation Elements were adopted December 20, 1973. NO updare of ;hese 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 IC 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 Committef present plans and programs regarding open space. Based on this review, the Citizens Committet recommended specific changes, modifications and refinements to the current Elements. The update proces 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 preserv 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 fo regulations necessary to control the possible negative impact of development which may be allowed. to Study Open Space. In carrying out their charge, the Citizens Committee reviewed and analyzed the City': 2. Identify and protect where appropriate existing open land, natural resources and environmental featurc 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 Open Spa( and Conservation Resource Management Plan. In addition, create maps to identify important recreatiol ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating to a comprehensive trail an habitat linkage system. These maps also identify hazardous areas which should not be developed or whel development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. -2- w PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 1. Result in unstable earth conditions or increase the exposure of people or property to geologic hazards? 2. Appreciably change the topography or any unique physical features? 3. Result in or be affected by erosion of soils either on or off the site? 4. 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 any bay, inlet or lake? 5, Result in substantial adverse effects on ambient air quality? 6. Result in substantial changes in air movement, odor, moisture, or temperature? 7. Substantially change the course or flow of water (marine, fresh or flood waters)? 8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface water, ground water or public water supply? 9. Substantially increase usage or cause depletion of any natural resources? 10. Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy? 11. Alter a sigmficant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure or object? -3- 0 YES YES (si& (insig) - - - - - - - - - - - - -. - - - - - - - - - NO X x X X - X X X X X X X w BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: x&s E8 NO 12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of plants (including plants)? - X trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic 13. Introduce new species of plants into an area, or a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? - X 14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any agricultural crop or affect prime, unique importance? - or other farmland of state or local . -. .. - X 15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, all water dwelling organisms and insects? 16. Introduce new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? HUMANENVlRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 17. Alter the present or planned land use of an area? 18. Substantially affect public utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other public services? X - X - - GS E8 NO X - - X - - 4- WILL 19. 20. 21 a 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 2 7. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. W E"NENVlR0NMENT THE PROPOSAL, DIREClZY OR INDIRECTLY: Result in the need for new or modified sewer control systems? Increase existing noise levels? Produce new light or glare? Involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides? chemicals or radiation)? Substantially alter the density of the human population of an area? Affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? Generate substantial additional traffic? Affect existing parking facilities, or create a large demand for new parking? Impact existing transportation systems or alter present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic? Increase traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? systems, solid waste or hazardous waste Interfere with emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans? Obstruct any scenic vista or create an aesthetically offensive public view? Affect the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? -5- e as YES (Inslg) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X X w W MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECnY OR INDIRECTLY: &$Is E$ NO 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 of California history or prehistory. - X 34. 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.) X - - 35. Does the project have the possible environmental effects which are in- 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 the effects of probable future projects.) dividually limited but cumulatively X - - 36. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X - - -6- W 0 XSCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION The Open Space and Conservation Elements of the General Plan coordinate and guide decisions relate( predominantly to the undeveloped land and water resources which influence and shape Carlsbad's physic; environments. The Open Space Element serves as an official policy statement for the identificatior preservation, conservation, acquisition, and maintenance of open space in the City. The Conservation Elemen addresses resource management - the planned management of natural resources to prevent exploitatior destruction or neglect. Goals, objectives, and action programs to preserve and regulate land for open space and conservation purpost are included in these Elements. The main intent of these Elements is to (1) establish policy for the protectio~ preservation, and conservation of environmentally sensitive resources; (2) provide specific programs for tt preservation and conservation of land and natural features and for regulations necessary to control tt possible negative impact of development which may be allowed; (3) idemfy and protect where appropria existing open land, natural resources, and environmental features as integral and necessary components the Open Space and Conservation Elements; and (4) provide framework and guidelines for open space a1 conservation system as described on the Open Space and Conservation Map. The goals, objectives, a] action programs of the Open Space Element have been grouped into four topics, Open Space planning a] Protection, Obtaining Open Space, Special Resource Protection, and Trail/Linkage System. The goa 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 lllap tit] "Comprehensive Open Space and Conservation Map" attached to the environmental impact assessment for These maps identlfy important recreation, ecological, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage rou relating to a comprehensive trail and habitat system. They also identify hazardous areas which should 1 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 Management Pla The intent of this plan is to accomplish the goals, objectives, and policies of the elements and to focus C efforts for the preservation, acquisition, and maintenance of open space and conservation areas. Further, Management Plan will establish a mechanism for the management of the City's environmental resources i open space and to develop specific criteria for the protection, maintenance and enhancement of valu: natural, economic, and cultural resources. At this time, the Elements only contain the framework preparing this Resource Management Plan. Once the full Resource danagement Plan is prepared and ador it will be incorporated into the Open Space and Conservation Elements as a subsequent amendment. pwsrck ENVIRONMENT The Open Space and Conservation Elements guide decisions for the use of undeveloped land and w resources. The Elements are official policy statements for the identification, preservation, conserval acquisition, and maintenance of open space areas. The Elements also address the management of our nat and man-made resources. The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents that pror the conservation and preservation of the City's physical environment. No development is proposed as of these elements. Subsequent to these General Plan Amendments, a range of projects will be proposed. These programs be subject to further CEQA review. -7- W rIUMAN ENVIRONMENT The Open Space and Conservation Elements are policy documents that promote the conservation and preservation of the Ciry's physical environment. No development is proposed as part of these elements. Social, economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits will accrue from the preservation of open space within the urban environment. Consequently these elements promote the enhancement of the quality of life for the citizens of Carlsbad. The proposed Amendments to the Open Space and Conservation Elements modify the adopted open spacc boundaries in the City. Consequently, future land use as planned under the existing General Plan, may bf changed by this proposal. The areas depicted on the Comprehensive Opens Space and Conservation Mal identify important recreation, ecoloicd, natural, scenic resources and proposed linkage routes relating 10 comprehensive trail and habitat system. They also identlfy hazardous areas which should not be developel or where development should be limited to ensure public health and safety. These areas have been expandem from the previously adopted Elements. The boundaries on the map however, are not intended to be precis and can be adjusted. The expanded boundaries reflect proposed greenbelt linkages, trails systems, as well a the environmentally sensitive areas, and enyironmentally constrained areas. As these boundaries are nr precise, but a flexible guide for possible linkages, trail system and the conservation and preservation of ope space, constrained lands, and environmentally sensitive lands. It is anticipated that the changes to the existin map will not significantly impact the human environment. -a- w 0 ANALYSIS OF VIABLE ALTERNATWS TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SUCH AS: a) Phased development of the project, b) alternate site designs, c) alternate scale of development, d) alternate uses for the site, e) development at some future time rather than now, f) alternate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. N/A -9- * . .. v e IETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Ph.ning Department) On the basis of this initial evaluation: - X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a signrficant effect on the environment, and a NEGATNE DECLARATION wili be prepared. - 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A Conditional Negative Declaration will be proposed. - I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTA! tMPACT REPORT is required. ']k:~y)-~; (:I i .5, I I <L, *4_.jL*2/C =k dTP;CL c/- .-7 -/ Date Signature IlpW Date Planning direct^ u TW:rV0 LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE) N/A ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE) N/A -1 0-