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Home My WebLink About1991-09-04; Planning Commission; Resolution 3254b. ll m m I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3254 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A NEGATnrE DECLARATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF WSBAD GENERAL PLAN. CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT CASE NO: GPA 90-8 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 26th day of June, the 7th day of August and the 4th day of September 1991, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request, and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends APPROVAL of the Negative Declaration according to Exhibit "ND", dated April 25, 1991, and "PII", dated April 20, 1991, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings: Findings: - 1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the proposed amendment may have a significant impact on the environment. 2. The proposed amendment is not associated with any development project and therefore will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. ..... ..... I. L. /I - m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 4th day of September, 1991, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairperson Holmes, Commissioners Erwin, Hall, Noble, Savary, Schlehuber, and Schramm NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 9 10 11 12 l3 ATTEST: 14 n CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION 1 15 16 PLANNING DIRECTOR 17 18 19 I 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 PC RES0 NO. 3254 -2- 28 I. NEGATIVE DECLARATEON PROJECI’ ADDRESS/LOCATION: CITYWIDE, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County PROJECI‘ DESCRPTION: General Plan Amendment 90-3 Housing Element Revision to the City of Carlsbad General Plan 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 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. If you have any questions, please call Tom Ponsford in the Planning Department at 438-1 161, extension 4449. DATED: APRIL 25, 1991 f bwdw 1 and the Environmental Protection Ordhance of the City of Carlsbad. AS a result of said 1) - ” MICHAEL J. MLZMZ~LER CASE NO: GPA 90-3 Planning Director APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLISH DATE: APRIL 25, 1991 TP:lh 2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-4859 (619) 438-1 161 NOTICE QF COMPLETIOI Mail to: State Clearinghouse, 14 0 #1 Street, Rm. 121, Sacramento, CA 95814 orzGi?- El See YOTE Belw: Project Title: CITY OF CARLSBAD HWSIYG ELEMENT REVISION Lead Agency: CITY OF CARLSEAD Contact Person: TOn PONSFORD Street Address: 2075 LAS PALMAS DRIVE Phone: 619-438-1161 X 4449 City: CARLSBAD Zip: 92009 County: SAN DIEGO PROJECT LOCATIM: County: SAN DIEGO City/Nearest Commity: CITY OF CARLSBAD Cross Streets: CITYUIDE Total Acres: Assessor's Parcel No. Sect i on: Tup. Range: Ease: - Uithin 2 Miles: State Huy #: Uateruays: ............................................................. Airports: Rai luays: Schools: """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""". WCUWENT TYPE CEQA: - NOP - supptmt/subsequent HEPA: - NO I OTHER: - Joint Docwnt - Early Cons __ EIR (Prior SCH No.) EA - - F i na 1 Docunent - - Draft EIS Other - FONSI X Neg Dec - Other Draft EIR - """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""", - LOUL ACTION TYPE - General Plan Update - Specific Plan Rezone X General Plan Amendment Master Plan - - Prezone Redevelopnent General Plan Element Plamed Unit Developnent - - Use Permit Coastal Permit Cmity Plan - - Site Plan - Land Division (Sutdivision, - Other - Annexation - - - - - Parcel Map, Tract Hap, etc.) ""_""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""~. DEVELOPMENT TYPE - Residential: Units Acres Uater Facilities: Type MGD - - Office: Sq. Ft. Acres Employees Transportation: Type - Comnercial: Sq, Ft; Acres Employees Mining: Mineral - Industrial: Sq. Ft. Acres Emp 1 oyees Power: - Educational Uaste Treatment: Type - X Other: ELEMENT REVISION - - - - Type Uatts . Recreational - - - Hazardow Uaste: Type "__""""""__"""""""""~"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""-""--""-"----""-- PROJECT rssuEs DISCUSSOD IN WQ~ENT - Aesthetic/Visual - X Agricultural Land - Air Quality - Archaeological/Historical - X Coastal Zone - Drainage/Absorption - X Ecomic/Jobs - Fiscal - Flood Plain/Flooding - X Schools/Universities - Forest Land/Fire Hazard - Septic Systems - Geologic/Seismic Seuer Capacity - Noise - Solid Uaste - Poprlation/Housing Balance - Toxic/Hazardous - Public Services/Facilities - Traffic/Circulatim Minerals - - - Soi 1 Erosion/Ccmpaction/Grading - Recreation/Parks - Vegetation ""-"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Present Lend Use/Zaning/Gareral Plan Use N/A - Uater Qua 1 i ty -Water Supply/ Ground Uater - Uetland/Ripariar - Ui Ldl i fe ~~ - Growth Inducing g" Landuse - Cwlative Effec X Other HOUSING POL """"""""""" Project Descriptiar GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CARCSWD, CA. """"""""_""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" NOTE: Clearinghouse witt assign identification nunbers for all new projects. If a SCH nunber already exists for a project fran a Notice of Preparation or previous draft docunent) please fit[ it in. Revised October .. 0 0 JZNVTRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) BACKGROUND CASE NO. GPA 90-3 DATE: APRIL 20, 1991 1. CASE NAME: HOUSING ELEMENT REVISION 2. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2075 LAS PALMAS DRNE CARLSBAD, CA 92009 (619) 438-1161 X 4430 4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: MARCH 30. 1991 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: HOUSING ELEMENT REVISlON TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City conduct Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environmt The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This check 8 identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project I provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmel Impact Report or Negative Declaration. * A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the projec any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NO" will be chec to indicate this determination. * An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspect of project may cause a si+cant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for a Nega Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be dee: insinnificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and 'YES-ir respectively. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form u DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discu: mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be detennined significant. .. 0 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 significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure or object? -2- e YES big) - - - - - - - - - - YES NO linsig) - - X. - X X - - - - X X - X - - X - X X - X - X .I e e BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES (sig) 12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic plants)? - 13. Introduce new species of plants into an area, or a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? 14. Reduce the mount of acreage of any agricultural crop or affect prime, unique or other farmland of state or local importance? 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? - - - - HUMAN ENVIRONMENT 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? -3- YES (si& - - YES NO (insig) X X - 7 X X - X - YES NO (insig) X - X - .. e HUMAN ENVZRONMENT WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: 19. Result in the need for new or modified sewer systems, solid waste or hazardous waste control systems? 20. Increase existing noise levels? 21. Produce new light or glare? 22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? 23. Substantially alter the density of the human population of an area? 24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 25. Generate substantial additional traffic? 26. Affect.existing parking facilities, or create a large demand for new parking? 27. Impact existing transportation systems or alter present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? 28. Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic? 29. Increase traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 30. Interfere with emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans? 31. Obstruct any scenic vista or create an aesthetically offensive public view? 32. Affect the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 4- e Els - - - - - - - - - - - E& - - - - - - NO X X - X X X X X X X X X X X X .. 0 e MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO (sig) (insig) 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. 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 - - X 35. 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 the effects of probable future projects.) 36. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? - - x X - - -5- .. e e DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 14. The proposed amendment is not associated with any specific development and will not result in any unstable earth conditions or increase the exposure of people or property to geologicd hazards, change topography, affect or contribute to, the erosion of soils. The proposed amendment will not result in any changes or modification of rivers, streams, ocean beds, inlets or lakes. 5-6. The proposed amendment will not have any adverse impacts on ambient air quality or will result in any change in air movement, odor, moisture, or temperature. 7-10. The proposed amendment is not associated with any specific development project, therefore the proposed amendment will not substantially alter the course or flow of marine fresh or flood waters or effect ground water or public water supply. The proposed amendment will not cause a depletion of any natural resource or will use substantial amounts of fuel or energy. 11. The proposed amendment will not alter a specific paleontological or historical site, structure or object. BIOLOGICAL ESVIRONMENT 12-14. The proposed project is not associated with any specific development project. The proposed amendment will not affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of species of plants including trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic plants, will not introduce new species of plants into the area, or act as a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species and will not reduce the amount of acreage of any agriculture crop of affect prime, unique or other farmland of state or local importance. 15-16. The proposed amendment will is not associated with any specific development project and will not affect the diversity of species, habitat or number of any species (birds, land animals, all water dwelling organisms and insects) or introduce new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals. €"ANENVIRONMENT 17. The Housing Element is interrelated to the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan. The Housing Element will not directly alter the present or planned land use of a specific area. The Housing Element is compliant with the present Land Use Element in terms of overall density and land-use. Product type (types of housing and shelter) are articulated within the Element and may be addressed at the time of development. -6- .. e e 18-22. The Housing Element is not associated with any specific development. It will not substantially affect utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other public services. The proposed amendment will not alter or result in the need for sewer, solid waste, hazardous waste or other systems. The proposed amendment will not increase noise levels, light or glare or deal with hazardous substances. 23-24. The proposed amendment, The Housing Element, a required part of the City's General Plan identifies the need for shelter and addresses the demand for housing in all economic income ranges, of the current and future population of the City. It will not substantially alter the density of the City. 25-32. The proposed amendment will not substantially affect parking, generate substantial traffic, or alter existing transportation systems. The proposed project is not affiliated with any specific development project and will not interfere with safety issues such as emergency evacuation response plans or increase traffic hazard to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists . The Housing Element is a mandatory element of the City of Carlsbad's General Plan. The Housil Element is undergoing revision as require under Government Code 10.6 Section 965588(b)3. T1 intent of the General Plan Amendment is to provide housing policies within the residential land u areas of the City of Carlsbad of the City of Carlsbad General Plan. This amendment is not affiliatl with any specific development project and will not directly or indirectly cause any adverse physic; biological or human environmental impacts. Its intent is to provide a housing strategy which brin the City's General Plan into compliance with State General Plan mandates and is consistent with t: San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Regional Housing Needs Statement. -7- .., . e 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. The proposed amendment to the City's General Plan, a revision of the Housing Element, is not affiliated with any specific project. Therefore alternatives such as site design, phased development, scale of development and alternative uses for a site are not applicable. The Housing Element identifies the need for housing for all segments of the current and future population of the City over a five year time frame (1991-1996). It identifies need, and establishes goals, policies and objectives to meet those needs. It is a mandated element and under California State Planning LAW. The no project alternative is not applicable. The revision to the Housing Element of the Carlsbad General Plan is not associated with any specific development project or physical change. Therefore there are no alternatives for phased development, alternative site designs or scale of development. The Housing Element is State of California mandated requirement for all General Plans. Element is not site specific and therefore there are no alternative site uses. The Housing TP:lh -8- L. 0 e 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 significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATr DECLARATION will be prepared. - I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, because 1 environmental effects of the proposed project have already been considered in conjunction w previously certified environmental documents and no additional environmental review is requir Therefore, a Notice of Determination has been prepared. - I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there 1 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 ENVIRONMEN'I IMPACT REPORT is required. ?$h/ 3qy te ignature 4"&*-& W - bate I Planning Director 42th I LET MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE) ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE) -9- .. 0 0 APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT. Date Signature -10-