HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-06; Planning Commission; Resolution 36771
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3677
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A MASTER TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP AND HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO (1)
SUBDIVIDE LAND INTO MASTER PLAN PLANNING AREAS,
(2) MASS GRADE THE SITE TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF
THE PLANNING AREAS AND (3) CONSTRUCT THE AVENIDA
ENCINAS ROADWAY AND OTHER REQUIRED
INFRASTRUCTURE CONSISTENT WITH THE POINSETTIA
SHORES MASTER PLAN ON PROPERTY GENERALLY
LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE CITY,
FREEWAY AND NORTH OF THE BATIQUITOS LAGOON IN
LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 9.
CASE NAME: POINSETTIA SHORES MASTER
CASE NO: CT 94-01/HDP 94-03
EAST OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD, WEST OF THE 1-5
TENTATIVE MAP
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a duly noticed public hearings as prescribed by law to consider said request, a]
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WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
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factors relating to the Mitigated Negative Declaration. l8 j 19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Cc
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as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, thc
Commission hereby APPROVES the Mitigated Negative Declaration
to Exhibit "ND", dated May 9, 1994, and "PII", dated April 1, 199L
hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings a 1 to the following condition:
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FiIldiIlES:
1. The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the pro
have a significant impact on the environment since a full environmental I
the master plan property was certified (EIR 84-3) with more intensive edl
and related land uses than the residential uses approved with the Poinsetti
Master Plan. In addition, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved
4, 1994) for the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan which amended thc
educational institution master plan. The land subdivisions, roadway/infra
construction and mass grading associated with this master tentative mal
development permit application will not cause any significant environmenta
since potential impacts will be mitigated. Specifically, this project will
fugitive dust control impacts, archeological and paleontological monitorir
grading, minor desiltation basin biological impacts and Monterey
replacement tree planting to maintain the scenic qualities of Carlsbad Bc
All sensitive lagoon slopes, habitat and wetland areas associated with the
open space have already been dedicated in fee title to the State of Califc
other significant environmental features are associated with the site whi
time supported agricultural uses but is now vacant, undeveloped land
exception of the Rosalina subdivision. The proposed project site has alrc
reviewed with EIR 84-3 and MP 175(D)’s Mitigated Negative Declaratio~
2. The site has been previously graded and contains no sensitive animal
species with the exception of permanently protected master plan open sp
associated with the lagoon environment (approximately 35 acres). The 2:
graded portion of the site contains the existing alignment of Windrose Circ:
Rosalina neighborhood. The rest of the master plan area is mostly flat va
that was disturbed in the past through agricultural uses.
3. The existing and proposed streets are adequate in size to handle the a]
traffic of approximately 12,300 Average Daily Trips (ADT), however, no
units or actual traffic generation is involved with this project; only land SI
and mass grading is involved. The alignment and configuration of the m;
circulation system meets all City standards and will allow the orderly and j_
development of the master plan property.
4. There are no sensitive resources located onsite or located so as to be sig
impacted by the proposed land subdivision, infrastructure and mass gr;
subsequent development and implementation of the master plan. The p
been designed and conditioned to eliminate any potential environmental j
the Batiquitos Lagoon. The proposed master tentative map and hillside del
permit will have no environmental impacts to, or hinder the implementati
approved Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan.
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5. All environmental impacts identified in EIR 84-3 and the master plan amer
Mitigated Negative Declaration that required mitigation have either been cc
or will be mitigated through the implementation of this mitigated
declaration. As outlined in the attached mitigation monitoring progra:
impacts involve fugitive dust control during grading operations, archeolog
paleontological monitoring concurrent with the mass
preparations/operations and minor biological impacts to the west side's dc
basin (which will likely be mitigated through a basin re-design). No dwell
are proposed with this application.
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as contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 3678, inch 8
Condition:
7 1. This approval is based on compliance with all conditions of approval of (
Environmental Mitigation Conditions, incorporated herein by reference.
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Io ll PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
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following vote, to wit: 12
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 6th day of July, 199
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Compas, Monroy and Nielsen.
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MITlGATED NEGATISE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: Poinsettia Shores Master Plan located west of Interstat'
5, east of Carlsbad Boulevard and north of Batiquito
Lagoon.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Master Tentative Map and Hillside Development Permit ti
allow land subdivisions, mass grading and the construction c
required infrastructure to accommodate future development c
the Master Plan property consistent with the Poinsettia Shore
Master Plan.
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described projec
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Ac
and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of sail
reyiew, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have
significant impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject projecl
Justification for this action is on file in the Planning Department.
A copy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in th
Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments fro1
the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Departmer
within 30 days of date of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Eric Munoz i
the Planning Department at (619) 438-1161, extension 4441.
DATED: MAY 9, 1994
CASE NO: CT 94-01/HDP 94-03 ;p"l ? Planning L Director . HOLZMI LER
CASE NAME: POINSETTIA SHORES MASTER TENTATIVE MAP
PUBLISH DATE: MAY 9, 1994
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2075 LaS Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-1 576 - (61 9) 438-1 1
"NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Mail to: State Clearinghouse, 1400 Tent @et, Rm. 121, Sacramento, CA 95814 - 916/ @if
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Project Title: Poinsettia Shores Master Tentative Map - CT 94-01/HDP 94-03
Lead Agency: City of Carlsbad Contact Person: Eric Munoz
Street Address: 2075 Las Palmas Drive Phone: (619) 438-1161, ext. 4441
City: Carlsbad Zip: 92009 County: San Diego
PROJECT LOCATION:
County: San Dieso Ci ty/Nearest Cmni ty: South Car lsbad
Cross Streets: Future Avenida Encinas/Carlsbad Boulevard Total Acres: 100 acres
Assessor's Parcel No. 216-140-25/27/30-33 Section: - - Tup. -- Range: -- Bas
Within 2 Miles: State Huy #: Interstate 5 Uateruays: Pacific Ocean & Batiquitos Lagoon
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Airports: -- Rai Luays: AT&SF Schools: --
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DOCUYNT TYPE
CEaA: - NOP - Supplement/Subsequent NEPA: - NO I OTHER: - Joint Docun - Early Cons - EIR (Prior SCH No.) EA Final Docun - Neg Dec - X Other Mitiuated Nes Dec - - Other - Draft EIS
Draft EIR - FONSI
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LOUL ACTION TYPE
- General Plan Update - Specific Plan Rezone Annexat i o General Plan Amerxfnent Master Plan - Prezone
General Plan Element Planned Unit Developnent - - - Use Permit Coastal P - Comnunity Plan - Site Plan 2 Land Division (Subdivision, X Other 2
Parcel Map, Tract Map, etc.) Deve 1 omen
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DMLMNT TYPE
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Residential: Units Acres - Uater Facilities: Type - Office: Sq. Ft. Acres Enp 1 oyees TransporLation: T~pe - Comnercial: Sq. Ft. Acres Mining: Mineral Enp 1 oyees - Industrial: Sq. Ft. Acres Employees - Power: Type - Educational Waste Treatment: Type
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Recreational - - - Hazardous Uaste: Tyqe - X Other: Land subdivision. mas infrastructure
PROJECT ISSUES DISCUSSED IN DOCUENT
- Aesthetic/Visual - Flood Plain/Flooding Schools/Universities Uater Qui
Agricultural Land Forest Land/Fire Hazard - - - Septic Systems Uater SUI - X Air Quality Geologic/Seisrnic Seuer Capacity Ground U;
X Archaeological/Historical - Minerals - X Soil Erosion/Conpection/Grading X Uetland/l
X Coastal Zone
X Drainage/Absorption Population/Housing Balance -
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- Economic/Jobs - X Public Services/Facilities - Traffic/Circulation Landuse - Fiscal - Recreation/Parks - Vegetation - Cunulatil
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Vacant Master Plan property. PC zoning uith RM General Plan designation. Land use per the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan.
Project Description
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A Master Tentative Map and Hillside Developnent to allow lard subdivisions, mass gr
construction of required infrastructure to atconmodate future developnent of thc
property consistent uith the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan.
NOTE: Clearinghouse will assign identification numbers for all new projects. If a SCH nunber already exists for a
from a Notice of Preparation or previous draft docunent) please fill it in. Revise
e * ENVIRONMENTAL WACI' ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
BACKGROUND
CASE NO. CT 94-01/HC
DATE: April 1, 1
1. CASE NAME: Poinsettia Shores Master Tentative Map
2. APPLICANT: Kaiza Poinsettia Corporation
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 7220 Avenida Encinas. Suite 2(
Carlsbad. CA 92009 (619) 931-9101
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: January 17. 1994
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Master tentative map and hillside development permit to m
approximately 88.7 acres of master plan propertv as shown on the attached local
Consistent with the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan. this proiect proposes a 10
subdivision (8 residential lots and 2 open spaces - lots on the east of the railroad t
subdivisions are proposed - for the master plan's west side at this time). mass grading - - c
the construction of the approved Avenida Encinas roadway aliment and related impr
and infrastructure to serve the buildout of the master plan propertv including a desiltal
on the site's west side. Balanced grading of approximately 328,000 cubic yards is 1
No specific - planning area development proposals are involved at this time. Individual
area tentative maps and development proposals consistent with the Poinsettia Shorl
Plan will follow this master tentative map approval. - A 75 lot single family SI
associated with a previous master plan exists in the southeast portion of the site a(
the 1-5 freeway. Attached to the location map are exhibits reflecting the master tental
proposal for the master plan property.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City co
Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the env
The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checkl
checklist 8 identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the
project and provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to p:
Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration.
* A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the
any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NOt will b
to indicate this determination.
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* An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any as]
project may cause a simificant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for :
Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can €
insignificant. These findings are shown in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and '
respectively.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the f
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to
mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant.
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WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:
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Result in unstable earth conditions or
increase the exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards?
Appreciably change the topography or any
unique physical features?
Result in or be affected by erosion of soils
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
any bay, inlet or lake?
Result in substantial adverse effects on
ambient air quality?
Result in substantial changes in air
movement, odor, moisture, or temperature?
Substantially change the course or flow of
water (marine, fresh or flood waters)?
Affect the quantity or quality of surface
water, ground water or public water supply?
Substantially increase usage or cause
depletion of any natural resources?
Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
11. Alter a significant archeological,
paleontological or historical site,
structure or object?
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PHYSICAL m0N"
YES YES NO
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WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NC
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12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic
plants)? - - E
13. Introduce new species of plants into an area,
or a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species? - 1
14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any
agricultural crop or affect prime, unique
or other farmland of state or local
importance? 1 -
15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals, all water dwelling organisms
and insects? - - 1
16. Introduce new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals? - 1
HUMANENVIRONMENT
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?
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HUMANENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:
19. Result in the .need for new or modified sewer
systems, solid waste or hazardous waste
control systems?
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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?
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NC
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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.)
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 hurnan beings,
either directly or indirectly?
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-DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
This proposal involves a Master Tentative Map and Hillside Development Permit to mass grade t.
plan property shown on the attached location map and establish large lot planning areas consisten
Poinsettia Shores Master Plan approved by the City Council on January 4, 1994. This proposal in7
subdivision of land and site grading to: (1) establish the master plan’s planning areas east of th
tracks, (2) allow for mass grading of the site including roadway embankments associated with th
Encinas alignment and bridge over the railroad tracks, (3) construct the Avenida Encinas roadwaj
intersection with Carlsbad Boulevard, and; (4) provide appropriate infrastructure (including a n
pump station on the master plan’s east side and a desiltation basin on the west side) to allow thc
of the master plan property.
The Poinsettia Shores Master Plan implements a mitigation plan designed to reduce the envi
impacts resulting from the. proposed development of the property to insignificance. The mitigati
the result of a Mitigated Negative Declaration that was approved as the environmental review for t
plan and addresses potential archeological, paleontological, visuaVaesthetic and noise impa
environmental review associated with this master tentative map application will focus on the propo:
plan grading and provision of required infrastructure. A Hillside Development Permit is required bc
eastern portion of the project site qualifies as a hillside site and is involved in the grading conce]
After master tentative map approval, the applicant will submit separate tentative tract map and pk
development applications for each planning area. Those applications will be subject to the ma:
mitigation program on a planning area by planning area basis. No planning area development pro
associated with this application; only the subdivision of land and site grading consistent with the
Shores Master Plan. Some of the analysis in this document will reference the master plan’s
Mitigated Negative Declaration and EIR 84-03 which is a certified environmental impact report prl
the subject master plan property when educational and other uses were allowed under the former
Lagoon Educational Park Master Plan. Most of this site’s environmental issues have been :
addressed and/or mitigated.
Physical Environment
1. No unstable earth conditions will be created by the proposed mass grading operation for
Shores. There will also be no increase of geologic hazards to people or property. The site
flat with a hillside area on the eastern perimeter adjacent to the freeway. The proposed gr
be a balanced operation consisting of approximately 328,000 cubic yards of cut and fill. AI
City grading, erosion control and landscaping requirements will be imposed to ensure that nl
earth conditions or geologic hazards will be created. No impacts to the Batiquitos Lagoon
from the proposed grading and land subdivisions. A geotechnical investigation dated June L
Woodward-Clyde Consultants made various recommendations regarding grading, ground w
drainage and other aspects of site development which are incorporated into the City‘s Enginc
grading standards.
2. The site topography will not be adversely or significantly altered. The grading will essentiall
the site with the eastern hillside area providing .the majority of fill for the roadway em1
associated with the Avenida Encinas roadway and bridge over the railroad tracks. The proje
no unique physical features which would be significantly impacted by the mass grading.
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- . unique topographic features are associated with the project site, the lagoon blufftop area is UI
sensitive since it buffers future development from the resources of the lagoon. This area will
a blufftop setback as required by the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan and will not involve an
or blufftop area modifications. In addition, this master tentative map application is accom]
a Hillside Development Permit application since the eastern portion of the master plan (Arc
hillside area per the zoning ordinance and is involved in the mass grading operation. Th
concept is shown on the project's tentative map and hillside development exhibits and cente
cutting into the eastern edge hillside portion of the site to obtain fill for the Avenida Encina5
embankments. This hillside area gently slopes up eastward from the existing Windrose Circle
to a flattened ridge that extends north and south along the site's eastern edge. Further east
point is the steep down slope adjacent to the 1-5 freeway. The average cut into this area will
feet with maximum cuts up to 18-20 feet. Since no development is proposed at this time, tl
exhibits reflect the proposed mass grading. Another hillside development permit will be req1
planning area "C" which will review and approve crib walls and structures for the mass g
consistent with the master plan. The rest of the site is mostly flat with occasional topc
mounds and soft ridges that cross the property. These areas will be normalized through the n
grading. As stated earlier, the designated public right of way area adjacent to the lagoon bl1
not be graded. The grading of blufftop planning area A-4 (Lot 4 of the master tentative
involve shaving the elevated eastern portion of the lot by 2-10 feet and slightly filling the low€
portion to level out the site and prepare it for finish grading. The mass grading concept is dc
leave all lots in a graded state that will require only minor finish grading to accommodate del
and roadways. In this manner, further environmental review at the planning area level M
required since (1) the grading impacts have been assessed at this time in compliance with Cii
and hillside regulations and (2) the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan contains a mitigation
designed to eliminate significant environmental impacts associated with development of :
planning areas. The proposed grading quantities (approximately 3,700 cubic yards per gra
and the grading concept will meet the intent and requirements of the City's Hillside Del
Ordinance and will allow for the appropriate grading and development of the master plan
An overall balanced grading operation of approximately 328,000 cubic yards is proposed.
3. By complying with standard City requirements for grading plans and permits, the project will
in or be affected by erosion of soils either on or off the site. All standard soil erosion control
will be incorporated to ensure that no soils erode into the Batiquitos Lagoon.
In addition, the proposed grading will be required to comply with coastal zone grading prov
restrictions. As required by the Local Facilities Management Plan (LFMP) for Zone 9, a desilta
is proposed for the project's west side. This basin will be located in the northwest portion oj
area "I". This basin is also allowed by the West Batiquitos Local Coastal Program subject
review and approval by applicable state and resource agencies including the State Lands Co:
Adjacent to the desilt basin is a least tern site associated with a biological component of the
Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Plan. Implementation of the Enhancement Plan and the use (
site (W-1) will not be impacted by the master tentative map related grading and ;
improvements including the desiltation basin. The basin's location is outside of the lagoon's (
wetland boundary and other sensitive areas. Non-sensitive, disturbed iceplant/sea fig vegetat
the basin site.
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. . As part of analyzing the potential environmental impacts of this project, an easterly (over th
tracks) alignment of the drainage facilities was assessed from an engineering and envir
standpoint as an alternative to the westerly alignment and proposed desilt basin location a(
the tern site. The easterly alignment would involve expansion of the existing desilt basin lo(
of the railroad tracks adjacent to the existing Rosalina subdivision. The westerly allgnmt
locate the basin in an area that had a basin already approved for it with the previous educatj
master plan. A biological survey of the proposed west side basin location and the alternative
basin expansion area was undertaken to determine the environmentally/biologically preferrec
The survey was performed by Dudek and Associates, a local environmental consulting firm st;
qualified biologists.
The survey concluded that the alternative eastern basin, and its expansion, would impact sensil
Disturbance to wetlands are involved including impacts to coastal and valley freshwater mz
acres), southern willow scrub (0.10) and coastal sage scrub (0.22) which would all like:
mitigation efforts as dictated by the resource agencies involved. The U.S. Army Corps of Engi
become involved if Section 404 of the Clean Water Act is affected. The proposed western bz
located in a mostly disturbed area, however, a small impact to coastal sage scrub (0.18) wc
and requires review by resource agencies. It is possible a re-design of the basin may avoid th
Another potential impact with the west side is to a small population of southwestern spiny r
is a sensitive plant listed as a List 4 species by the California Native Plant Society. Transpk
mitigate this impact. Overall, the western basin location represents fewer potentially :
biological/environmental impacts. The eastern drainage alignment and expansion of the exis
including the impacts to wetland areas would represent a more significant environmental im
the proposed westerly alignment. From an engineering standpoint, the easterly alignment a
would require some extreme engineering components including 30 foot and deeper storm c
the demolition and expanded re-construction of the existing basin. Building the easterly a
drainage alignment would not be consistent with the approved master plan or the approvr
Local Facilities Management Zone documents, require extensive re-construction of the exist
would require construction and maintenance of deep stom drains, and would not be enviro
preferred over the proposed westerly alignment. The mitigation considerations require
construction of the western basin are incorporated into this mitigated negative declaration.
4. The proposed grading and land subdivisions will have no impact to the depositional patten
beach sands, river or stream channels or the bed of the Pacific Ocean or any bay, inlet, lake (
Specifically, the project will not impact the physical dynamics of the Batiquitos Lagoon WE
focus of an intensive enhancement project which will get underway in 1994. Developmr
master plan area can be serviced by the existing desiltation basin onsite and a proposed desilta
for the project's west side. These facilities will adequately serve the future development a~
the lagoon from drainage, sedimentation and flooding concerns consistent with Zone 9 Local
Management Plan requirements. All applicable state and resource agency review and i
including Coastal Commission approval of a Coastal Development Permit, will take place
approvals. In no way will the mass grading of the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan master tent
or individual planning area developments restrict or hinder the full implementation of the
Batiquitos Lagoon Enhancement Phn.
5. Short term construction related impacts could effect air quality. However, this master tent
is conditioned to implement fugitive dust and construction related air quality mitigation mc
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that no adverse effects on ambient air quality will result from the proposed mass gradinl
measures are listed at the end of this environmental assessment. Since dwelling units and i
lot subdivisions are not proposed with this application, the impacts from auto emissions
residents on the region's air quality is not under review. However, the Poinsettia Shores M;
will develop the master plan site with land uses less intensive than the former educational pa
plan. At .buildout, traffic is projected to be approximately half of the educational park's
traffic. In addition, future development will provide access the mass transit systems, puk
improvements with bicycle lanes and pedestrian sidewalks and walkways so that compli;
applicable Regional Air Quality Strategies (RAQS) will be satisfied.
The proposed mass grading of the site, construction of roadways and landscaping of slopes
will not result in substantial changes in air movement, odor, moisture or temperature.
As previously discussed, the project will not have any impacts on the physical dynami
Batiquitos Lagoon or Pacific Ocean. The project will alter flood water flows because drainagc
are part of the public improvements/infrastructure required of this project consistent with
Growth Management Ordinance and Local Facilities Management Zone 9. A desiltatior
proposed for the southwest comer of the master plan site as discussed in detail in #3 of this d
Included in that discussion is a comparative analysis of the environmentaVbiologica1 consider
the proposed westerly drainage alignment and desilt basin vs. an easterly (of the railroa
alignment of the drainage facilities and an expansion of the existing desilt basin adjacent to tht
subdivision on the master plan site.
No significant surface waters exist on the developable portions of the site. Significant grot
resources are not associated with the site. However, the migration of water from adjacent la
or irrigated areas may result in isolated areas of "perched' water at various levels. As a
grading practice, if water seeps are encountered during the grading of cut slopes, remedial
will be undertaken once actual slope conditions are identified. Public water suppll
incrementally impacted during grading operations. While this application does not involve
units or building permits, future planning area entitlement approvals will be conditioned suc
building permits will be issued unless the Carlsbad Municipal Water District determines that
water and sewer service will be available to allow occupancy of units.
As documented in EIR 84-3 and the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan Mitigated Negative Decla:
significant natural resources such as non-renewable energy sources or mineral resources ex
project site. The site's soil (MlC) and other factors qualify the area as prime farmland b:
Conservation Service. Agricultural mitigation fees have already been paid for this pr
association with previous approvals. The balance of .the fees are required to be paid b
individual planning area receives final map approval. This is further discussed in #14.
Fuel and energy will be used during grading operations but this will not create a significar
impact to fuel and energy resources.
As documented in the master plan's approved mitigated declaration, EIR 84-3 identified arc1
sites within the master plan property and follow-up efforts conducted archeological exc
Specifically, archeological excavations were carried out at five resource sites on the property. ,
report by Brian Smith dated September 10, 1985 concludes that the subject sites have been
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e m - . and are no longer considered sigruficant, however, mitigation at this time involves the reten1
archeologist for pre-grading conferences and on-site monitoring during grading operations.
in particular (W-95) was noted as requiring a controlled grading operation since there is
potential for uncovering additional human remains. Special care will be exercised with the gr;
monitoring of the area adjacent to this site. The Poinsettia Shores Mitigated Declaration re
archeologist to monitor the mass grading of the site; so that requirement will be incorporate(
mitigation measures of this environmental assessment for the project's master tenta~ve IT
required is the involvement of a qualified paleontologist in the pre-grading grading operations
monitoring consistent with the City's standard paleontological mitigation measures. Nc
structures or resources of significance are associated with the master plan site. The Pon
underpass will be barricaded and removed from use with the construction of the
EncinasKarlsbad Boulevard intersection and the associated Ponto drive connection as approv
of the master plan's circulation system. The Ponto bridge is a public bridge structure and w
a Statewide. Bridge Inventory conducted by Caltrans in 1987. As summarized in a 1988
assessment of the Ponto Bridge by RECON, a private environmental consulting company in S
it was determined that the bridge does not meet National Register criteria for historical struc
historical significance is associated with the Ponto bridge.
Biological - Environment
12. The developable portion of the project site is mostly vacant and does not support any sensitiv
or diversity of plant species. Up until approximately 10 years ago, the project area was use
ornamental flower crops including rununculus and has been left fallow ever since. Two ares
the site that currently support vegetation. One is a stand of eucalyptus tress located along tl
edge of the master plan adjacent to the freeway. The grading and future development of
consistent with the Poinsettia Shores master plan (designated as planning area "C") will 1
adverse significant environmental impact. The previous educational park master plan
approvals for the development of this area. The second area of on-site vegetation is local
northwest comer of the master plan's east side, adjacent to the southwest corner of the I
Gardens mobile home park. This area contains a small amount of riparian vegetation cor
arroyo willow and cattails associated with the drainage channel along the railroad tracks. Th
area is very small (0.05 acres as shown on the project's constraints exhibit) and is not COT
significant riparian habitat area connected to a larger resource area. EIR 84-3 as certific
previous educational park master plan, has already concluded that the loss of these resource
have a significant impact on the biological resources of the property. The lagoon blufftop arc
and adjacent wetland areas are sensitive lands with significant habitat value. These areas ha7
been dedicated to the State and City as open space easements protecting the sensitive hat
associated with the master plan property. The proposed mass grading will not impact these
grading and future development will occur on the master plan's developable, non-constraj
Regarding off-site vegetation the new intersection with Carlsbad Boulevard will remove two
Cypress trees. Given the maturity, historical context and scenic qualities of these trees, re]
trees will be required with the landscaping of the new intersection. This is further discussc
of this document.
13. New species of plants will be introduced into the project area in the form of landscaping for
roadway areas. Ultimately, domestic and project related landscaping will be introduced intl
until buildout. Landscaping in conjunction with soil erosion control, or for ornamental and
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of existing species will occur because the sensitive lagoon slopes and blufftop setback areas
to the wetland habitat will be maintained as permanent open space.
14. Historically, both east and west sides of the master plan property have been farmed and
agricultural purposes including the cultivation of ornamental flower crops (rununcdus). Cu
agricultural uses are occurring on-site. The soils on-site are mostly Marina loamy coarse sa
It is a soil typically found on slopes of 2 to 9 percent and is considered to be prime farmla:
Department of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Service. The master plan property has paid ag
mitigation fees as part of approvals granted for the former educational park master plan. The 1
Shores Master Plan requires that all remaining agricultural fees be paid prior to the final map
of individual planning area maps which will follow the approval of this current master tent;
application. While considered prime "farmland", the MlC soil carries a storie index rating of 1
is not considered to be a high rating associated with prime "soils".
15/16 Since the project area is primarily vacant and undeveloped, there is minimum habitat value
as well as animal species. The exception would be the biodiversity associated with the la
adjacent wetland areas which will continue to remain as permanent, natural open space. 1
there will be no impacts to the habitat or diversity of sensitive animal species, or their natura
of movements or migrations. The biological resources of the lagoon will not be impactc
proposed mass grading and land subdivisions associated with this master tentative map ar
development permit applications.
Human Environment
17. The present land uses on the project site consist of the existing single family Rosalena pr
vacant undeveloped land. The planned land uses are primarily residential on the east s:
mixture of travel service commercial uses and an unplanned area on the west side of the mi
property. The proposed master tentative map and hillside development permit will mass I
subdivide the property consistent with the approved Poinsettia Shoes Master Plan so that the
no adverse alteration of the present or planned land uses of the area.
18. There will be no substantial adverse impacts to public utilities, schools, police, fire , emergenc
public services. The mass grading and land subdivisions proposed with this application are (
with the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan which complies with the provisions and requiremenl
9 and the City's Growth Management Ordinance. Specifically, the January 1994 appro1
Poinsettia Shores Master Plan included a Local Facilities Management Plan Amendment (:
09(A)) which updated the Zone 9 Local Facilities Management Plan to reflect amended land
the revised alignment of Avenida Encinas. This project will be required to be consistent with
09(A) which addresses the following facilities and services needed to develop and service t:
plan property: City Administration, Library, Wastewater, Parks, Drainage, Circulation, Fire
Sewer Collection, Water Distribution and Open Space. Regarding school facilities, the mi
specifically requires that evidence of school impact mitigation is approved concurrent with c
the final map approval of the master tentative map. In order to assure a functional financia
to implement the requirements of Zone 9, the master plan also requires the Zone 9 Finance 1
approved concurrent with or before final map approval of this master tentative map. For thes
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facilities or services.
19. No solid waste or hazardous waste control systems are required or associated with this pro:
waste collection is conducted by Coast Waste Management Inc. through an agreement with
Carlsbad; their service area expands to meet the needs of new development. The future de
that will follow the master tentative map requires- a new sewer pump station which will be cl
when needed tu serve development. The sewer infrastructure serving the master plan will k
concurrent with the mass grading operations and roadway and improvement constructior
exception of the new pump station. The new pump station will be located in planning
adjacent to the railroad tracks and will adequately service the master plan area. Sc
infrastructure and elevated man holes exist on the site as a result of grading the first ph
former educational park master plan which implemented a more intensive grading concep
uses. Existing sewer infrastructure will be modified as needed to accommodate the gradinl
by this master tentative map. The sewer requirements of the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan
half of the sewer requirements of the former educational park master plan (approximate1
gallons per day vs. 151,140 gallons per day) as discussed in the master plan’s approved
Negative Declaration.
20. A temporary increase in the ambient noise levels will occur during the mass grading
associated with this master tentative map and the subsequent construction activity following
planning area level final approvals. City code regulates grading and construction between 7:
sunset on weekdays and 8:OO am and sunset on Saturdays. No work is allowed on Sundays.
noise source is regulated and temporary, noise levels will be below a level of significance.
Future residential development must be in compliance with the City‘s noise policy to i
attenuate railroad track and freeway noise. The master plan’s mitigation program req
residential planning area to have a noise analysis conducted and any appropriate, applicable
measures incorporated into the planning area’s review and approval process. At the maste
map level, no noise analysis is required.
21. There will be no new sources of light or glare created by the mass grading, land subdit
construction of related roadway and other improvements proposed by the master tentativl
hillside development permit.
22. As previously discussed, no hazardous waste material use or storage is associated with this pr
proposed mass grading and related improvements will not involve the application, use or (
hazardous materials or substances.
23. No dwelling units or development proposals are specifically involved at this time, however,
tentative map will grade the master plan site to allow the future review and approval of
projects that must comply with the approved and existing underlying General Plan desi
Residential Medium (RM) density which allow 4-8 dwelling units per acre. In addition, the
Shores Master Plan specifies the number of dwelling units allowed for each residential pla:
so that overall, the RM designation is complied with. Since this project will allow the devel
residential units consistent with the applicable General Plan designation, the density of 1
population of the master plan area or the City‘s southwest quadrant will not be substantia
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Negative Declaration.
24. The master tentative map will allow grading, improvements and infrastructure to su
development of this approved master plan. There will be no demand created for additional h
the completion of the proposed grading and land subdivisions.
25. The proposed grading and related improvements will not generate traffic since residential del
and building permit issuance is not involved. This project will construct Avenida Encinas a
roadway and other improvements to adequately serve the traffic generated by future del
approval. As discussed in the master plan's approved Mitigated Negative Declaration, the traff
resulting from the buildout of the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan will be less than those apl
the previous educational park master plan so that all impacts resulting from the developm
master plan property are below a level of significance.
26. No existing parking facilities exist on the project site. Parking facilities associated with futm
area development proposals will be provided at that time; none are required or proposed at
27. The master tentative map will not impact existing transportation systems or the futurc
commuter rail station to be located approximately one mile north of the project site. Since t
area is currently an undeveloped master plan property, transportation systems will augment
development of Poinsettia Shores until buildout. Currently patterns of circulation or the mo
goods and/or people does not exist on the mostly vacant site, however, such activity wi
established once the Avenida Encinas roadway is completed. The project involves a new in
with Carlsbad Boulevard by Avenida Encinas as shown on the project's exhibits. Any chan
roadway design, or associated changes to future re-alignments of Carlsbad Boulevard, m:
additional environmental review at that time.
28. No waterborne or air traffic make direct use of the master plan site. The Batiquitos Lagoon i!
for active water recreational uses. Rail traffic utilizes the existing railroad tracks located in tk
right of way which bisects the master plan property into east and west areas. The developn:
Poinsettia Shores Master Plan and the related grading and roadway/improvements constructic
impact rail, waterborne or air traffic.
29. While this project will grade the site and provide roadways and related improvements, there
legal access to 'motor vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists until occupancy is granted
developments which will need to process appropriate discretionary permits as required by t
plan. The master tentative will allow the safe use of roadways by meeting City standards
roadway dimensions and lane configurations, bicycle lanes and pedestrian sidewalks and w(
With regards to the mass grading operation, any haul route requirements made by City Engi
be met as well as traffic control plans if any disruption of traffic flow is anticipated.
30. The master plan site is not included a part of the City's emergency response plans or evacuat
Since the site is not extremely large (approximately 89 acres on the east side) and an exi
improved public street (Windrose Circle) connects the existing Rosalena subdivision via Avenic
with the rest of the City, no adverse impacts to emergency response services or plans will I
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,51. The mass grading and land subdivisions proposed by this master tentative map will not obstr
vistas or create aesthetically offensive public views. By conditioning the project to be in c(
with the City's Landscape Manual, there will be built in requirements to utilize seed mix cc
on flat graded pads that will not be improved with developments within 6 months of compll
grading. Compliance with the Landscape Manual will ensure no visual impacts occur from the
mass grading. Individual planning area tentative maps/development proposals will follow thc
of this master tentative map. While development of these planning areas may block 01
obstruct existing private views and oceans vistas, the City does not protect private views. 5
visual impacts per CEQA will not be created. A potentially significant impact does exist
required construction of the new intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Avenida Encinas. Th
of this new intersection will require the removal of two mature Monterey Cypress trees. T:
are located in the separated median area dividing the northbound and southbound roadbeds o
Boulevard. These trees are also the northernmost trees of a clustered row of mature Monterc
trees extending south toward the mouth of the Batiquitos Lagoon. These trees reflect the
context of the area since contemporary roadway and general landscaping concepts do r
Monterey Cypress. This tree is known for being a hardy survivor in salty, windy coastal envi
The City's Landscape Manual specifically indicates the Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocar
desired theme tree (which is planted along street frontages) for this southern segment oi
Boulevard. The median tree (which is planted in medians like the existing Cypress), howe
Mexican Fan Palm. This median tree can be implemented with future re-alignment changes tc
Boulevard. In the meantime, the replacement of the Monterey Cypress will help maintain 1
scenic visual character that currently exists while accommodating the new intersection. In
the Scenic Highways component of the General Plan's Circulation Element qualifies Carlsbad :
as a scenic highway which may become the subject of specific corridor standards designed tc
and enhance the coastal roadway's scenic qualities. For these reasons, as mitigation for the 1(
mature Cypress trees, the applicant will be required to replace these trees with the plantin;
six (6) 24 inch box sized Monterey Cypress trees. These will be planted on the north side c
Avenida Encinas/Carlsbad Boulevard intersection as shown on the master tentative map's land!
exhibit. This requirement will be incorporated into the mitigation measures of this Mitigatec
Declaration.
32. Since the site is mostly vacant, no recreational opportunities legally exist on the site; ther
mass grading and related improvements will not affect the quality or quantity of existing re
opportunities. The improvements associated with this master tentative map will, however,
lead to increased recreational opportunities in the form of bicycle lanes, pedestrian walk
implementation of the master plan's trail system. Private recreational opportunities for 1
residents of the master plan will involve the recreation center planning area (area "M") wh
amenities (pool, basketball court, etc) will be provided. A Site Development Plan will be
concurrent with the first planning area tentative map for the master plan's recreatic
Recreational amenities are also required for the master plan's affordable housing planning :
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0 0 - ANALYSIS OF VIABLE ALTERNATIVES 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.
a) Phasing the mass grading operation and related improvements would not be a benefit since tl
concept is a one time mass grading effort and the related improvements and roadway,
completed before future development can be approved and constructed. Phasing the mass g~
related improvements would not offer environmental advantages and would probably in
possibility of future facility impacts.
b) No specific planning area level site designs are involved with this project. The grading COI
is appropriate for the development of the master plan property and complies with hil
development regulations so that alternate site designs would not be significantly superior.
c) The proposed scale of development implements all applicable existing approvals for the de
of the site including the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan and the City's General Plan. The pro1
of development is approved and appropriate.
d) No other uses are allowed for this area. This project is the first step in implementinr
approved Poinsettia Shores Master Plan.
e) Development at some future time, although feasible, would not eliminate any of the p
environmental impacts. This document in combination with the implementation of the mast6
mitigation program will adequately reduce all impacts to levels of insignificance. These m
would be complied with whether development occurs now or is delayed into the futurc
significant benefits would result from requiring development to proceed at some future timl
than now.
f) The proposed master tentative map and hillside development permit is specifically designed
implementation of the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan on the subject master plan property. Re1
of the project to another site is neither logical nor necessary.
g) Since the proposal is consistent with the City's General Plan, the Poinsettia Shores Master 1
the Zone 9 Local Facilities Management Plan and the West Batiquitos Local Coastal Program
no project alternative would not be in conformance with these documents and applicable lanc
designations. In addition, Avenida Encinas-a Circulation Element roadway in the City's Gel
Plan and the associated public improvements would not be completed with the no pr
alternative. The no project alternative would not produce environment advantages unless the
strictly followed a policy based on no further development within the City or not allowinl
conversion of vacant land.
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bGETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
- I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a b
DECLARATION will be prepared.
- I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, bt
environmental effects of the proposed project have already been considered in conjunc
previously certified environmental documents and no additional environmental review is
Therefore, a Notice of Determination has been prepared.
X I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
have been added to the project. A Mitigated Nenative Declaration will be proposed.
- I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVTROl
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attac
IMPACT REPORT is required.
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LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
The following mitigation measures shall be made part of the project's grading plan in thf
Environmental Mitigation Notes listed on the grading plan title sheets.
1. GRADING AND FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
To mitigate fugitive dust and other grading related air quality impacts, the applicant shall in
the following items into the mass grading scope of work:
* Control fugitive dust by regular watering, or other dust preventive measures;
* Maintain equipment engines in proper tune; * Seed and water until vegetation cover is grown;
* Spread soil binders; * Wet the area down, sufficient enough to form a crust on the surface with repeated SO;
necessary, to maintain the crust and prevent dust pick up by the wind (aeoloian transp * Street sweeping, should silt be carried over to adjacent public thoroughfares;
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e * *' * Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas where vehicles move damp
prevent dust movements when leaving the site;
* Wet down areas in the late morning and after work has completed for the day, and;
* Use of low sulfur fuel (0.5% by weight) for construction equipment.
2. ARCHEOLOGICAL AND PALEONTOLOGICAL MONITOFUNG
a. A qualified paleontologist and archeologist shall be present at a pre-grading conferenc
developer, grading contractor, City engineering and planning staff. The purpose of th
will be to consult and coordinate the role of the paleontologist and archeologist in the mz
of the subject site. A qualified paleontologist and archeologist are individuals witk
knowledge and experience with fossilized and archeological remains likely to be present
them in the field and are adequately experienced to remove the resources for further
grading permits shall be issued until the monitoring dan has been approved by thc
Director.
b. The paleontologist and archeologist monitors shall be present during those relative
grading as determined at the pre-grading conference. The monitors shall have the a1
temporarily direct, divert or halt grading to allow adequate recovery of any cultur;
artifacts or resources. At the discretion of the monitor, recovery may include washing a
of soil samples for micro-vertebrate bone and teeth. As referenced in the "Arc
Excavations of Cultural Resources at the Batiquitos Pointe and Batiquitos Bluff Proje
dated September 10, 1985 by Brain Smith, special care shall be given to the gr
monitoring of site W-95. The developer shall authorize the deposit of any resources fol
project site in an institution staffed by qualified professionals as may be determined by th
Director. The contractor shall be aware of the random nature of fossil and artifact occur
the possibility of a discovery of resources of such scientific and/or educational irnport~
might warrant a long term salvage operation or preservation. Any conflicts rezarding
the paleontological and archeological monitors and/or recovery times shall be resoh
Planning Director.
c. Prior to occupancy of any buildings. paleontological and archeological monitoring repol
submitted to the Planning Director and the City's Historic Preservation Commission. r
shall describe all the materials recovered, assess their significance. and provide a tabula
number of hours spent bv the monitors on the site.
3. CARLSBAD BOULEVARD-SCENIC HIGHWAY
To mitigate the loss of two mature Monterey Cypress trees due to the construction of a new h
of Carlsbad Boulevard with Avenida Encinas, replacement Cypress trees as specified on th
landscape plan will be planted on the north side of the new intersection to the satisfacl
Planning Director. These replacement trees will consist of up to six (6) 24 inch box Monter
specimens. The landscape plans required before final map approval shall indicate these tn
trees are to be planted and in place before the pads and grading associated with the master
mass grading are certified by the City's Engineering Department.
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~4. WEST SIDE DESILTATION BASIN
To mitigate the potential biological impacts resulting from the construction of the proposed C
basin on the project's west side the followina shall be completed Drior to the issuance of
permit for the basin's construction: (1) consult with the California Department of Fish and (
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the impact to the 0.18 acres of coastal sage sc
necessary permits shall be obtained or determinations of no impact shall be obtained. It is PO:
a re-design of the basin may be presented to avoid any potential mitigations. In addition, an^
to schedule construction activities so as not to impact least tern breeding and nesting seasor
approved and in place prior to grading permit issuance; (2) a qualified biologist shall docu
report with appropriate maps, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director, the salva,
transplanting of the small population of southwestern spiny rush (a List 4 sensitive plant SI
the California Native Plant Society); (3) review and approval by the State Lands Commissio
California Coastal Commission.
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE1
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES
AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OFYTRES TO THE PXOJECT.
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WTTH MITIGANG MEASURES
THIS 1s TO CERm THAT I HAVE KEYlEWED THE ABOVE MITIGAmG MEASURES
AND CONCUR wR)I THE ADDITKIN OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT. .qqqy
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