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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3999
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF XANA WAY BETWEEN CORINTIA
STREET AND ALGA ROAD IN LOCAL FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT ZONE 6
CASE NAME: BROOKFIELD MEADOWS
CASE NO.: CT 96-04PUD 7 1 (B)/HDP 96-041SDP 96-07
APPROVAL OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A 30-
WHEREAS, Okon Development Co., “Developer”, has filed a vc
application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by Edgecrest Investn
Ltd., “Owner”, described as
Lot 224 and a portion of Lot 223, Carlsbad Tract No. 84-23, in
the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California,
according to map thereof No. 11241, recorded in the office of
the County Recorder of said County
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 6th day of November
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 testi
and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by stafj
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all fi
relating to the Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Pla
Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
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B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Pla
Commission hereby RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of the Negative Decla
according to Exhibit "ND", dated August 26, 1996, and "PII" dated Ju
1996, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following finding
Findings:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad has reviewed, analyzec
considered the Negative Declaration for the Brookfield Meadows projec
environmental impacts therein identified for this project and any comments thereor,
to recommending denial of the project. Based on the EIA Part-I1 and comments tht
the Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence the projec
have a significant effect on the environment and thereby RECOMMENDS APPRC
of the Negative Declaration.
2. The Planning Commission finds that the Negative Declaration for the Broo:
Meadows project reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission
City of Carlsbad.
3. The Planning Director has found that, based on the EIA Part 11, this Subsequent P
was described in the MEIR 93-01 as within its scope; and there will be no addi
significant effect, not analyzed therein; and that therefore this subsequent proj
within the scope of the prior EIR; and no new environmental document nor 1
Resources Code 2 108 1 findings are required.
4. The Panning Commission finds that all feasible mitigation measures of p
alternatives identified in the MEIR 93-01 which are appropriate to this Subse
Project have been incorporated into this Subsequent Project.
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PC RES0 NO. 3999 -2-
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Pla
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 6th day of November 1996,l
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Heineman, Monroy, Nielsen and Savary
NOES: Chairperson Compas, Commissioners Noble and Welshons
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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WILLIAM COMPAS, Chairpekon
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
PC RES0 NO. 3999 -3-
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project AddresdLocation: On the South side of Xana Way between Corintia St. and Alga
Road, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego
Project Description: An amendment to an approved PUD. The amendment would
provide 29 single family detached units (5 of which would include
attached second dwelling units) rather than the approved 104-unit
apartment project originally approved.
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 21 days of date
of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Elaine Blackburn in the Planning Department
at (6 19) 43 8-1 16 1, extension 447 1.
DATED: AUGUST 26,1996
CASE NO: CT 96-04PUD 71(B)/HDP 96-04/SDP 96-07
CASE NAME: BROOKFIELD MEADOWS
PUBLISH DATE: AUGUST 26,1996 ., .. .-
AA MICHAEL J. HOeMILmR
Planning Director
2075 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 - (619) 438-1161 - FAX (61 9) 438-0894
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: CT 96-04FUD 71(B)/HDP 96-04/SDP 96-07
DATE: July 15, 1996
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Brookfield Meadows
2. APPLICANT: Okon Development Co.
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: PO Box 577. Del Mar, California
92014, (619) 755-7005
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: March 26,1996
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proiect is an amendment to an approved Planned Unit
Development. The amendment would provide 29 single family detached dwelling units (5 of
which would include attached second dwelling units) rather than the 104-unit apartment proiect
originally approved.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” or “Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Land Use and Planning TransportatiodCirculation Public Services
0 Population and Housing 0 Biological Resources 0 Utilities & Service Systems
0 Geological Problems 0 Energy & Mineral Resources 0 Aesthetics
0 Water Hazards c] Cultural Resources
Air Quality 0 Noise Recreation
0 Mandatory Findings of Significance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
m I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
0 I 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 NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
0 I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
0 I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
0 I 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 all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Master
Environmental Review (MEIR 93-01) pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have
been voided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier Master Environmental Review (MEIR
93-01), including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed
project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City
conduct an 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 checklist 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 Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative
Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
0 A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are
adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each
question. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A
“No Impact” answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
0 “Less Than Significant Impact” applies where there is supporting evidence that the
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted
general standards and policies.
0 “Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a
“Less Than Significant Impact.” The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the
City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the
effect to a less than significant level.
“Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect is significant.
0 Based on an “EIA-Part 11”, if a proposed project could have a potentially significant
effect on the environment, but A potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
e When “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked the project is not necessarily required
to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a “Statement of
Overriding Considerations” has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
0 A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that
the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment.
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e If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this
case, the appropriate “Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated”
may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
e An EIR must be prepared if “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked, and including
but not limited to the following circumstances: (I) the potentially significant effect has
not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than
significant; (2) a “Statement of Overriding Considerations” for the significant impact has
not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR, (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce
the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part I1 analysis it is not
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant
effect to below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention
should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined
significant.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Potentially
Significant Significant Impact Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
I LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
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project? ( )
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity?
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts 0 0 0
to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible 0 0
land uses? ( )
established community (including a low-income or CI 0
minority community)? ( )
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
11. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
population projections? ( ) 0 0
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or extension of major infrastructure)? ( )
housing? ( ) 0 0 c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
111. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (# 1 :Pg 5.1-5)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (#l:Pg 5.1-12)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? (# 1 :Pg
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (#l:Pg 5.1-9)
e) Landslides or mudflows? (#l:Pg 5.1-1 1)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
g) Subsidence of the land? (#l:Pg 5.1-1 1)
h) Expansive soils? ( )
i) Unique geologic or physical features? ( )
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IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface runoff? ( )
b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards
such as flooding? ()
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? ( )
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water
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body? ()
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water
movements? ()
f) Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? ()
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( )
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( )
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies? ()
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V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? (#l:Pg 5.3-
4) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (#l:Pg 5.3-4)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause
any change in climate? ( )
d) Create objectionable odors? ( )
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (#l:Pg
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g. farm equipment)? ( )
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( )
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( )
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ( )
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ()
proposal result in:
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VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result
in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats
(including but not limited to plants, fish, insects,
animals, and birds? ( )
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? ( )
c) Locally designated natural communities (eg oak
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( )
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ( )
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VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal?
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
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b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? (#l:Pg 5.12.1-4) 0
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region and
the residents of the State? (#l:Pg 5.13-5)
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IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)? ( )
b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan
or emergency evacuation plan? ( )
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazards? ()
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? ( )
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? ( )
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X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) n
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) U 0
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? (#l:Pg 5.12.5-3)
b) Police protection? (#l:Pg 5.12.6-2)
c) Schools? (#l:Pg 5.12.7.4)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( )
e) Other governmental services? (#l:Pg 5.12.3-3; Pg
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XILUTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies,
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? (#l:Pg 5.12.3-3; Pg 5.12.4-1) n
b) Communications systems? ( ) U 0 c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? (# 1 :Pg 5.12.2-5) 0
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (#l:Pg 5.12.3-4)
e) Storm water drainage? (#l:Pg 5.2-8)
f) Solid waste disposal? (#l:Pg 5.12.4-2)
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Mitigation Incorporated g) Local or regional water supplies? (#l:Pg 5.12.2-5) 0 0 0 €XI
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? ( )
b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect? ( )
c) Create light or glare? ( )
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XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( )
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( )
c) Affect historical resources? ( )
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
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XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( )
parks or other recreational facilities? (#1 :Pg 5.13.8-5) 0 a !XI
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XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the 0 13 a w
habitat of a fish or wildlife 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
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? 0 [XI 0 0
(“Cumulatively considerable” means that the
incremental effects of a 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)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
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Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative
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declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the
following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available
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for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-
specific conditions for the project.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
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I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed project is an amendment to an approved Planned Unit Development. The approved
PUD incorporated a variety of product types, including 104 apartment units to be constructed on the
subject site as the last phase of development. The proposed amendment would provide 29 single
family detached units (5 of which would include attached second dwelling units) instead of the 104
apartments previously approved. The project site is a previously graded pad now covered with non-
native grasses. The pad includes existing 2:l slopes created by previously approved grading
activities and also contains some previously approved stockpile areas. The applicant proposes to
regrade the entire site to accommodate the change in product type. This site is the last portion of a
larger project area. The other portions have all been developed. However, the overall pad and slope
configuration will be generally similar to its current configuration.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
A. Non-Relevant Items
1. Land Use and Planning (a-e)
The proposed project site is designated for medium density residential development by the
City’s General Plan. The proposed single family project is consistent with this designation.
The proposed density of the project (5.91 ddac) is within the density range allowed by the
General Plan (4-8 du/ac) and is below the growth control point (6 du/ac). There is no
conflict with the zoning or with any other applicable environmental plans or policies.
Residential development of this site will be compatible with surrounding uses, which are also
residential. There are no agricultural resources or operations present on the subject site or on
surrounding sites. The project also will not disrupt or divide any established communities.
The project will form the southern extension of the existing community and will be the final
piece of the overall project.
2. Population and Housing (a-c)
The proposed project will not cause the population to exceed regional or local projections.
The proposed project will actually reduce the expected population in the area because the
number of residential units will be reduced from 104 apartments to 29 single family units
with five attached second dwelling units. The project will not include growth nor displace
any existing housing, but will provide new housing.
3. Geologic Problems (f, h, i)
The project proposed will not result in erosion, unstable soil conditions, etc. Development of
the proposed project will be required to comply with all City regulations and requirements
for grading activities, erosion control, and soil conditions. There are no unique geologic or
physical features on the subject site. A soils report was prepared for the previously approved
project and updated for this application.
4. Water (a-i)
The project site does not contain, and is not adjacent to, any bodies of water. Therefore,
there will be no impact to water currents, or other water movements or courses. The project
will be conditioned to provide all improvements necessary to manage runoff and erosion
from the proposed project. Therefore, the project is not expected to result in any impact to
groundwater quality or quantity. The project site is also not in an area of anticipated
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0 flooding.
5. Air Quality (c, d)
The proposed project will be required to comply with all City requirements regarding
adequate setbacks and maximum building heights. Accordingly, the project will not result in
changes to air movement, climate, etc. The proposed residential development will not be
expected to result in objectionable odors.
6. Transportation/Circulation (b-g)
The proposed project design will be required to comply with all applicable City regulations
governing the design of the streets and circulation system. Therefore, there will be no
hazards to safety from design features or incompatible uses. Adequate emergency access
will be provided. Parking for the proposed residents and guests must be provided according
to applicable City requirements (i.e., a 2-car garage for each primary residence; one parking
space for each second dwelling unit; and 10 parking spaces for guests). All required parking
must be provided on-site. The project will also be designed to comply with all City
requirements regarding bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The project will not impact rail,
waterborne, or air traffic. There are no railways or waterways on or near the site. Activities
at Palomar Airport will not be impacted by these residences located several miles away.
7. Biological Resources (a-e)
There are no endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats on the site. There are
no locally designated species or natural communities on the site. There is no wetland habitat
on the site. The site does not serve as a migration corridor for wildlife. The project site is a
pregraded pad which was designed to be the last phase of an approved project development.
9. Hazards (a-e)
The proposed residential development is not expected to result in any risk of explosion,
release of hazardous substances, or creation of any potential health hazards. The project will
be required to comply with the requirements of the City’s Landscape Manual and with Fire
Department regulations regarding protection/prevention of fire hazards.
10. Noise (a, b)
The proposed residential project is not expected to result in any increase in noise levels or to
expose people to severe noise. The noise study prepared for the project concluded that noise
levels on the site will not exceed acceptable levels despite expected increased traffic on
nearby Melrose Avenue. Any noise resulting from grading and/or building activities will be
of a temporary nature and will be subject to all applicable City regulations and restrictions.
11. Public Services (d)
The project is designed to include private streets. The project will be conditioned to require
maintenance of these private streets by the Homeowners’ Association. All other public
facilities are in place or will be provided concurrent with development as a condition of
approval.
13. Aesthetics (a-c)
The project will not have any negative aesthetic impact. The proposed structures are within
the City’s allowed building height for the site. There are no scenic vistas on or near the
project site. The proposed residential project is not expected to produce an inordinant
amount of light or glare. Therefore, adjacent residential uses will not be impacted.
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The project site is a pregraded pad which contains no recognized/documented
paleontological, archaeological, or historical resources. The project will not cause any
changes which would affect unique ethnic cultural values. There are no known religious or
sacred uses occurring within the area of the project site.
15. Recreational (b)
The proposed project will not affect existing recreational opportunities. The recreational
requirements of the project itself will be satisfied on-site (private yards) and within the larger
overall project site (community swimming pool and several pocket park play areas).
B. Environmental Impact Discussion
5. Air Quality
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated 1994
General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles traveled.
These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive organic gases,
oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and suspended particulates. These aerosols are the major contributors
to air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since the San Diego Air Basin is a
“non-attainment basin”, any additional air emissions are considered cumulatively significant:
therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in the updated General Plan will have
cumulative significant impacts on the air quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a variety of
mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions for
roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures to
reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand
Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including mass transit
services; 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 5) participation in
regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable and appropriate General Plan
air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the design of the project or are
included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is located
within a “non-attainment basin”, therefore, the “Initial Study” checklist is marked “Potentially
Significant Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of
an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council
Resolution No. 94-246, included a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” for air quality impacts.
This “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” applies to all subsequent projects covered by the
General Plan’s Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review
of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at the Planning Department.
6. TransportatiodCirculation
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated 1994
General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequate to
accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely impacted
by regional through-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These generally
include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbad Boulevard. Even with
the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections are projected to fail the
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To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout, numerous
mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include measures to
ensure the provision of circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to develop
alternative modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks, pedestrian
linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulation strategies when
adopted, The diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or State Highway onto
City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to control. The applicable
and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the failure of
intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefore, the “Initial
Study” checklist is marked “Potentially Significant Impact”. This project is consistent with the
General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the recent certification of
Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a “Statement Of
Overriding Considerations” for circulation impacts. This “Statement Of Overriding Considerations”
applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan’s Master EIR, including this project,
therefore, no further environmental review of circulation impacts is required.
111. EARLIER ANALYSES USED
The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of
Carlsbad Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92009, (619)
438-1 161, extension 4471.
1. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update
(MEIR 93-01), dated March 1994, City of Carlsbad Planning Department.
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