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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4330
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAIUSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM TO ALLOW THE MAY SUBDIVISION PROJECT
LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF PARK DRIVE AND
MONROE STREET IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
ZONE 1.
CASE NAME: MAY SUBDIVISION
CASE NO.: ZC 97-08/LCPA 97-12ICT 97-24/SDP 98-
05/ CDP 97-58
WHEREAS, James & Patricia May, “Developer”, have filed a
application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by James & Patric:
“Owner”, described as
A portion of Lot “I” of Rancho Agua Hedionda in the County of Sal
State of California, according to the map thereof No. 823, filed in the 1
the County Recorder of San Diego County November 16,1896
(“the Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 1st day of July, 1998
the 15th day of July, 1998 hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to c
said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all te
and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by SI
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all
relating to the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the F
Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
I B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the E
Commission hereby RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of the Mitigated I’
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Declaration according to Exhibit "ND" dated May 22, 1998, and "PII" da
11, 1998, attached hereto and made a part hereof, and the M
Monitoring and Reporting Program, based on the following findings:
Pindings:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad has reviewed, ady,
considered Mitigated Negative Declaration and the environmental impacts
identified for this project and said comments thereon, and the Mitigation Monito
Reporting Program, on file in the Planning Department, prior to RECOMME
APPROVAL of the project. Based on the EIA Part I1 and comments ther
Planning Commission finds that there is no substantial evidence the project wi
significant effect on the environment and hereby RECOMMENDS APPROVA:
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. The Planning Commission does hereby find that the Mitigated Negative De(
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been prepared in acc
with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guide1
the Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of Carlsbad.
3. The Planning Commission finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration ref
independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad.
Conditions:
1. The applicant shall comply with all conditions stipulated in the a
Environmental Mitigation Reporting and Monitoring Program.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the 1
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 15th day of July, 1998
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Noble, Commissioners Compas, Heineman,
Monroy, Nielsen, and Welshons
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioner Savary
ABSTAIN:
ING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
v MICHAEL J. MZMIUER
Planning Director
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project Address/Location: Southwest corner of Park Drive and Monroe Avenue in 1
northwest quadrant.
Project Description:
Zone change and Local Coastal Program Amendment to rezone an infill parcel from a split R- 1-7500 a
R-I -1 5000 zoning to R-1-10000 and tentative map, coastal development permit, and minor s
development plan to subdivide and grade the 4.67 acre parcel into 14 standard (10,000 square fc
minimum) single family lots with detached 603 square foot second dwelling units on two lots to satir
inclusionary housing requirements.
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described projt
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act a
the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review
Mitigated Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact
the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file
the Planning Department.
A copy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in tl
Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from t
public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within :
days of date of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Anne Hysong in the Plannil
Department at (760) 438-1 161, extension 4477.
DATED: MAY 22,1998
CASE NO: CT 97-24LCPA 97- 12/ZC 97-08/CDP 97-58
CASE NAME: MAY SUBDIVISION
PUBLISH DATE: MAY 22,1998
MICHAEL J. mZMIuER
Planning Director
2075 La Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 - (760) 438-1 161 - FAX (760) 438-08
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: CT97-24/LCPA 97- 12/ZC 97-08/CDP 97-5
DATE: May 1 I. 199
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME Mav Subdivision
2. APPLICANT: James and Patricia Mav
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 3926 Park Drive, Carlsbad. CA 92008
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: December 23, 1997
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Zone change and Local Coastal Program Amendment to rezone a
infill parcel from a split R-1-7500 and R-1-15000 zoning to R-l- 10000 and tentative mal
coastal development permit, and minor site development plan to subdivide the 4.67 acre parcl
into 14 standard (10,000 square foot minimum) single family lots with detached 603 sQuare foc
second dwelling units on two lots to satisfy inclusionarv housing requirements.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this projec
involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” or “Potentially Significant Impac
Unless Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Ix] Land Use and Planning Transportation/Circulation Public Services
0 Population and Housing 0- Biological Resources 0 Utilities & Service Systems
0 Geological Problems 0 Energy & Mineral Resources c] Aesthetics
0 Water ix] Hazards 0 Cultural Resources
a Air Quality [I3 Noise 0 Recreation
Mandatory Findings of Significance
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(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on tl
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
1XI I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on tk
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigatia
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIV
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and a
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
0 I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effectts) on the environment, but 2
least one potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlic
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigatio
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An is requirec
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 thl
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentiall;
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier pursuant to applicabll
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier, includinj
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore
a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared.
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STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the Cit
conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significal
effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the followin
pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical. biological and huma
factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information tl
use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negativ
Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
e A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that a
adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following eac
question. A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced informatio
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. /
“No Impact” answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, o
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
0 “Less Than Significant Impact” applies where there is supporting evidence that th
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adoptei
general standards and policies.
0 “Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporati01
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to i
“Less Than Significant Impact.” The developer must agree to the mitigation, and thc
City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce thc
effect to a less than significant level.
0 “Potentially Significant Impact“ is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that ar
effect is significant.
e Based on an “EIA-Part 11”, if a proposed project could have a potentially significani
effect on the environment, but &l potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzec
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicabk
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigatec
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upor
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to 01
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the priol
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
0 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.
e 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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0 If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing a
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant. an
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In thi
case, the appropriate “Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated
may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
0 An EIR must be prepared if “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked, and includin:
but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect ha
not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, an
the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less tha
significant; (2) a “Statement of Overriding Considerations” for the significant impact ha
not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR, (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduc
the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part I1 analysis it is no
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, o
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significan
effect to below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of tb
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attentiol
should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determinec
significant.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially
Significant
Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or (Source #(s): (Source #I 0
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? (Source
vicinity? (Source #I) 0 c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
Potentially Less Than No
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Mitigation
Incorporated
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d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from cl 0 0 IXI
incompatible land uses? (Source #1)
established community (including a low-income or 0 0 0 Ix1
minority community)? (Source #1))
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
11. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? (Source #1) 0 0
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an 0 0
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? (Source #I)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? (Source # 1 ) 0 0
111. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (Sources #I. 4)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (Source #4)
. c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? .
(Source #4)
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (Source #3)
e) Landslides or mudflows? (Source #3)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
(Source #4)
g) Subsidence of the land? (Source #4)
h) Expansive soils? (Source #4)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? (Source # 4)
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IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
the rate and amount of surface runoff'? (Source #5) 0 0 o w
hazards such as flooding? (Source #2,5) '0 0 0' IXI
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Significant
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c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? (Source #2)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? (Source #2)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? (Source tf2)
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? (Source #2)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
(Source #2)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (Source tf2)
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groundwater otherwise available for public water 0
supplies? (Source #2)
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? (Source
#2) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (Source
#2) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? ()
d) Create objectionable odors? ()
VI. TRANSPORTATIONKIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
(Source #2)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (Source #1)
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,
b,icycle racks)?
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (Source #1)
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? (Source #1,2)
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b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (Source
(Source #1,2)
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (Source #I, 2)
pool)? (Source # 1,2)
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VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal?
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
(Source #1,2) 0 o
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? (Source #I, 2) 0 0
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to 0 0
the region and the residents of the State? (Source
#I, 2)
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
pian 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? (Source #6)
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? (Source #1,2)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (Source 0 0
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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? (Source #1)
b) Police protection? (Source #2)
c) Schools? (Source #I)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
e) Other governmental services? (Source #2)
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XII. UTILITIES 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? (Sources #1,2)
b) Communications systems? ()
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (Source #1,2)
e) Storm water drainage? (Source # 1,2)
fl Solid waste disposal? (Source #1,2)
g) Local or regional water supplies? (Source #1,2)
facilities? (Source # 1,2)
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XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? (Source
b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect?
c) Create light or glare? (Source #2)
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XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ()
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ()
c) Affect historical resources? (Source #2)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
(Source #2)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? (Source #2)
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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? (Source #I) 0
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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 0
the 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?
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b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(“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?
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XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQr
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negativ,
declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify thl
following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are availablc
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklis
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuan.
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 01
refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-
specific conditions for the project.
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Environmental Analysis
The infill parcel, located in LFM Zone 1 in the northwest quadrant, is designated for Residenti;
Low Medium density allowing 0 - 4 dwelling units/acre and has a split zoning: R-1 (7500) c
the north half and R- 1-1 5,000 on the southern half. The surrounding areas to the north and we
are zoned R-1 and developed with single family residences and existing infrastructure. The lo
to the east and south are zoned R-1-15,000 and also developed with single family residences ar
existing infrastructure.
The site consists of 4.67 acres which fall gently in a southwest direction with elevations rangin
from 230 feet above mean seal level (amsl) in the northeast comer to 210 feel amsl in tl
southwest corner of the site. May Foilage Company, a wholesale plant company, operates on th
site under approval of a conditional use permit. The property has been used for agricultur;
purposes since sometime prior to 1953, and over the past 40 years, it can be presumed tht
chemical fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and rodenticides have been applied to the soils. Th
site is occupied by large green houses used to cultivate indoor plants, the company office,
garage, storage buildings, and a pesticide shed with a boiler and chemical tanks for distributio:
of fertilizer and pesticide solutions to the green houses via underground piping. The site is alsi
occupied by the May single family residence and a garage. Runoff from the site which i
increased due to coverage by green houses and paving is directed to Park Drive. All existin,
development would be demolished and/or removed to enable grading and the subdivision of thc
parcel into single family lots and a public culdesac street providing access from Park Drive..
Ia. Land Use - General PldZoning
The project is consistent with the underlying RLM General Plan designation allowing i
maximum of 4 dwelling units per acre, however, the project density of 3.4 dwelling units pel
acre (including two second dwelling units) exceeds the Growth Management Growth Contro:
Point (GCP) of 3.2 dwelling units per acre. The General Plan allows infill subdivisions in LFN
Zone 1 to exceed the density range and/or GCP up to 25% above the maximum allocation (5
dwelling units per acre), in those cases where the underlying zone would permit a slightly highel
yield, compatibility is ensured, and Growth Management findings can be made. The applicant i:
requesting a zone change from a split R-1 and R-1-15,000 to R-1-10,000. The zone change
would not enable a maximum density yield higher than existing zoning under the General Plan
provision discussed above. Public facilities are adequate in LFM Zone 1 to accommodate the
proposed units and there are excess dwelling units in the quadrant to ensure that the maximum
number of dwelling units in the northwest quadrant would not be exceeded at buildout. The zone
change would ensure compatibility by providing a transition zone between existing R-1 zoning
and smaller lots to the north and R-1-15,000 zoning and larger lots to the south.
Ib. Land Use - Local Coastal Program
The pro-ject is subject to and consistent with the General Plan RLM land use designation
allowing 0 - 4 dwelling units per acre, however, the project consists of a zone change to change
the zoning from its current split R-1 and R- 1-1 5,000 classification to R- 1 - 10,000. Approval of a
Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA) is required to ensure consistency between the LCP
and the implementing zoning. The project includes a request for a LCPA to satisfy this
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V. Air Quality
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updatc
1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle mil
traveled. These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide. reactjl
organic gases, oxides. of nitrogen and sulfur, and. suspended particulates. These aerosols are tl
major contributors to air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since tl
San Diego Air Basin is a ”non-attainment basin”, any additional air emissions are consider€
cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in tl
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 varie
of mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisior
for roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measurc
to reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Deman
Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including ma:
transit services; 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 2
participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable an
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into th
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project i
located within a “non-attainment basin”, therefore, the “Initial Study” checklist is markel
“Potentially Significant Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, thc
preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-0 1, by Cit!
Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” for ai
quality impacts. This “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” applies to all subsequen
projects covered by the General Plan’s Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, nc
further environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at thc
Planning Department.
VI. Circulation
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updatec
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 City’s adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimizi the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout, numerous
mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include 1)
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
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, .* 0 0 State Highway onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City
control. The applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have eith
been incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions of project approva
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of tk
failure of intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefor
the “Initial Study” checklist is marked “Potentially Significant Impact”. This project
consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because tl
recent certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, include
a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations’’ for circulation impacts. This “Statement C
Overriding Considerations’’ applies to all subsequent. projects covered by the General Plan’
Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review of circulatio
impacts is required.
VII. Biological Resources
The project is an infill location surrounded by existing single family development. The site i
currently occupied by the May Foilage Company, a wholesale plant company, consisting of larg
green houses and a single family dwelling. No sensitive native species exist on this previousl:
graded and developed site.
IXd. Hazards
Based on an “Environmental Audit Report” conducted for the May Foilage Company by M’C
Environmental, Inc. dated August 19, 1994, findings that “some indications of potential hazard!
or conditions present evidence for further evaluation. These conditions should be furthe:
evaluated by performing site sampling and testing to help determine the presence of hazardou!
materials in near surface soils. This determination is presented to identify if organo-phosphatc
pesticides, ammonium, and/or nitrate fertilizers are present in the soil as a result of the observec
and disclosed evidence of chemical storage areas, distribution points, and the number of years the
site has been utilized for this type of land use.” The recommended mitigation is a Phase I1
Environmental Site Assessment and additional interviews with people knowledgeable ol
’ previous site activities to determine if any necessary corrective work is required..
SOURCE DOCUMENTS: - Note: All’ source documents are on file in the Planning
Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, Phone (760) 438-1161.
1. Carlsbad General Plan adopted September 6, 1994.
2. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update
3. City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Program, Mello I1 Segment.
4. “Preliminary Soil & Geotechnical Investigation’’ dated July 20, 1994 performed by Vinje &
5. “Hydraulic Analysis’’ Letter dated April 6, 1998.
6. “Phase I Environmental Audit Report - May Foilage Company” prepared by MV
Environmental, Inc. dated August 19, 1994.
certified September 6, 1994.
Middleton Engineering, Inc.
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* 0- e e LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the findings of a Phase I1 Environmental S
Assessment in accordance with the recommendation of the “Environmental Audit Repc
conducted by MV Environmental, Inc. dated August 19, 1994, shall be submitted to
Planning Department with a mitigation plan for any necessary corrective work. Evidel
from the Department of County Health that the corrective work has been implemented
accordance with the mitigation plan shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior
commencement of work.
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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.". . e e APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATION MEASURES
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AN
CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
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