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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4554
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PROJECTS LISTED IN
CATEGORY 111 OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1999-
2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET CASE
NAME: PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM BUDGET
CASE NO.: PCD/GPC 99-03
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, “City”, has filed a verified applicat
project described as adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Capital Imprc
Program Budget (‘TIP’’); and
WHEREAS, the CIP consists of various proposed capital and publj
activities as described in Exhibits A, B, and C attached to the Staff Report dated
1999; and
WHEREAS, an analysis of the potential environmental impacts of adc
the CIP was conducted as required by the California Environmental Quality Act ((
and
WHEREAS, those proposed capital and public works activities liste
Category I of Exhibit C have been determined to not meet the definition of a “proj
CEQA or are exempt under specified provisions of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, those proposed capital and public works projects liste
Category I1 of Exhibit C are currently undergoing CEQA analysis and prepar
documents separate from this action to adopt the CIP; and
WHEREAS, those proposed capital and public works projects listel
Category I11 of Exhibit C have been found to qualify for issuance of a negative dec
because, collectively and individually, they will not result in any significant negati
on the environment; and
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WHEREAS, those proposed capital and public works projects liste
Category IV of Exhibit C have been found to lack sufficient information to
determination of potential environmental impacts at this time and therefore a
approved and funded only for purposes of preliminary design and environmental
and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared in conjunction 7
project, and issued by the Planning Director on April 16, 1999 covering those cal
public works projects listed in Category I11 of Exhibit C;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 5th day of May 199’
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and
WHEREAS, at said public meeting, upon hearing and considering all t,
and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by s
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered a1
relating to the Negative Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Commission as follows:
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct.
B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the 1
Commission hereby APPROVES the Negative Declaration according tc
“ND” dated April 16, 1999, and “PII” dated April 12, 1999, attached he
made a part hereof, based on the following findings:
Findinp:
1. An Initial Study has been prepared for all the individual projects listed col
as the Project in all categories of Exhibit “C”, especially the projects 1
Category C I11 of Exhibit “C” and said Category C I11 projects have be
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2. A Notice of Intent to approve a Negative Declaration, including Uhe Initi:
was circulated for public review and comment as required by Section 1507
and Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and no comments were receil
any individual or public agency.
3. The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C have been designed
negative impacts on the environment, and all such measures to avoid impa
been incorporated in the design of the project.
4. The projects listed under Category I of Exhibit “C” have been found
Planning Director to not be projects, or be exempt projects within the me
CEQA, and the Director will file an appropriate Notice of Determination u]
decisionmaker approval of those projects as part of the 1999-2000 Fiscal 1
Budget.
5. The projects listed under Category I1 have been found by the Planning Dil
be currently undergoing separate CEQA review, and the final decisionma
not make a commitment to such projects by mere approval of the CIP
without completion of that separate CEQA documentation.
6. The projects listed under Category IV have been determined by the I
Director to be only requesting and being considered for budget aplproval of
information gathering, and/or environmental studies, all of which are exeml
CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, and the Director will file a Notice ,of Detern
upon final decisionmaker approval of those projects as part of the 1999-200
Year CIP Budget.
7. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find: (a
reviewed, analyzed and considered the Negative Declaration, the enviro:
impacts therein identified for this project, and any comments thereon, ;
recommending approval of the project; and (b) the Negative Declaration h
prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Enviro,
Quality Act, the State Guidelines, and the Environmental Protection Procec
the City of Carlsbad; and (c) it reflects the independent judgment of the P
Commission of the City of Carlsbad; and (d) based on the EIA Part
comments thereon, there is no substantial evidence that the projects listec
Category I11 of Exhibit “C” will have a significant effect on the environment.
Conditions:
1. If at any time following approval of this Negative Declaration there is any cb
a project listed under Category 111 of Exhibit C, or if there is any changc
environmental circumstances relating to any of said projects, such thal
argument could be made that a significant environmental impact could res
Planning Director shall prepare a new Initial Study and shall determine WE
subsequent environmental document is required to be prepared. The sub
environmental document may be either an addendum to this Negative Declar
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new Mitigated Negative Declaration, or an Environmental Impact report, as
necessary by the Planning Director.
2. In the event that a subsequent environmental document is prepared for one
of the specific public works projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C
change in the project’s design or circumstances, this Negative Declaratj
remain valid and in full force and effect for the remaining projects liste
Category I11 of Exhibit C.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 5th day of May 1995
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Chairperson Heineman, Commissioners Compas, L’Heure
Nielsen, Segall, Trigas, and Welshons
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
v, , COURTNEY E.%EINEMAN, Chairperson
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Project AddredLocation: CITYWIDE
Project Description: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CAPITA
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET
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 Act an
the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review,
Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on tk
environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in tk
Planning Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Plannin
Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public a1
invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 20 days of dat
of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Don Rideout in the Planning Department E
(760) 438-1 161, extension 4212.
DATED: APRIL 16,1999
CASE NO: PCD/GPC 99-03
CASE NAME: FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAR
BUDGET
PUBLISH DATE: APRIL 16,1999
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2075 La Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 - (760) 438-1 161 FAX (760) 438-08s
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: PCD/GPC 994
DATE: April 12. 19!
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRA
BUDGET
2. APPLICANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: N/A
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ADOPTION OF A PROGRAM OF CAPITAL FUNDING FOR
LIST OF SPECIFIC PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
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 Impat
Unless Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
0 Land Use and Planning TransportatiodCirculation Public Services
0 Population and Housing Biological Resources 0 Utilities & Service Systems
[7 Geological Problems [3 Energy & Mineral Resources Aesthetics
0 Water Hazards Cultural Resources
c] Air Quality Noise 0 Recreation
c] Mandatory Findings of Significance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
[XI I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on tl.
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
0 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on tl
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigatic
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 effect(s) on the environment, but :
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 th
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentia11
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier pursuant to applicabl
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier, includin
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefor<
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 Cil
conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significa:
effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the followir
pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and hum2
factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information
use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negatiy
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, (
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
“Less Than Significant Impact” applies where there is supporting evidence that tl
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopt€
general standards and policies.
e “Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporatio
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect fiom “Potentially Significant Impact” to
“Less Than Significant Impact.” The developer must agree to the mitigation, and th
City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce th
effect to a less than significant level.
a “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that a
effect is significant.
e Based on an “EIA-Part 11”, if a proposed project could have a potentially significar,
effect on the environment, but &l potentially significant effects (a) have been analyze(
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicablc
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigate(
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed up01
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to o
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prio
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additiona
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
e When “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked the project is not necessarily requirec
to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EII
pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a “Statement 0:
Overriding Considerations” has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
e A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence tha
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 2
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, ar
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In th
case, the appropriate “Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporate(
may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
e An EIR must be prepared if “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked, and includir
but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect h
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 lx
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 nc
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, (
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significa~
effect to below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of tl
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attentic
should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determine
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?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18 and 5.12.1-1 to 5.12.8-7 0
and Source #2: Pgs 539 to 814-48 )
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the 0
project?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18 and 5.12.1-1 to 5.12.8-7) 0
to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible 0
land uses)?
established community (including a low-income or 0
minority community) ?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity?
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts
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
indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area 0
or extension of major infrastructure)?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6 and 5.12.1-1 to 5.12.8-7)
housing?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
111. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
b) Seismic ground shaking?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1.15)
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
e) Landslides or mudflows? (Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15
and Source #3: Pgs 17-20 and 29-34)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
g) Subsidence of the land? (Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
h) Expansive soils? (Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
i) Unique geologic or physical features?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15)
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards
rate and amount of surface runoff!
such as flooding? (Source #l:Pgs 5.2-1 - 5..2-11)
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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 Pgs 384-5 to 384-28
and Source #3 Pgs 29-34)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water
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?
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.3-1 - 5.3-12)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.3-1 - 5.3-12)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause
any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors?
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TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.7-1 - 5.7.22)
Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g. farm equipment)?
Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses?
Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
(Source #2:Pgs 309-310)
Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts?
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 #l:Pgs 5.4-1 to 5.4-24)
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)?
c) Locally designated' natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.4-1 to 5.4-24)
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Potentially
Significant Significant
Impact Unless
Mitigation Incorporated d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.4-1 to 5.4-24)
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VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
proposal:
(Source #l:Pgs 5.12.1-1 to 5.12.1-5 and 5.13-1 to 5.13- 0
inefficient manner? (Source #l:Pgs 5.12.1-1 to 5.12.1- cl 0
5 and 5.13-1 to 5.13-9)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region and 0 0
the residents of the State? (Source #l:Pgs 5.12.1-1 to
5.12.1-5 and 5.13-1 to 5.13-9)
9) b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
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? (Source #1 :Pgs 5.10.1-
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazards? (Source #l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 to 5.10.1-5)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? (Source #l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 to 5.10.1-5)
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? (Source #l:Pgs 5.10.1-1 to 5.10.1-5)
1 to 5.10.1-5)
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a) Increases in existing noise levels? (Source #1 :Pgs 5.9-1
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (Source
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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 #l:Pgs 5.12.5-1 to 5.12.5-6)
b) Police protection? (Source #l:Pgs 5.12.6-1 to 5.12.6-4)
c) Schools? (Source #l:Pgs 5.12.7.1 to 5.12.7-5)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
e) Other governmental services?
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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:
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b) Communications systems?
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (Source #l:Pgs 5.12.3-1 to
e) Storm water drainage? (Source #l:Pg 5.2-8 and source
f) Solid waste disposal?
g) Local or regional water supplies?
facilities? (Source #l:Pgs 5.12.2-1 to 5.12.2-6)
5.12.3-7 and source #2: Pgs 347-368)
#2: Pg 384-5 to 384-28 and source #3 Pgs 17-21)
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?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.11-1 - 5.11-5)
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources?
(Source #l:Pgs 5.8-1 to 5.8-10)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? (Source #l:Pgs 5.8-1
c) Affect historical resources? (Source #l:Pgs 5.8-1 to
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
(Source #1: Pgs 5.8-1 to 5.8-10)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area?
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5.8-10)
XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce 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?
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)?
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Potentially Less Than No
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Impact Unless Impact Mitigation
Incorporated
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 CEQ.
process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negatik
declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify tk
following on attached sheets:
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are availab:
for review.
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checkli
were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursua
to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed k
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigatic
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refine
from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specif
conditions for the project.
The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City (
Carlsbad Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California, 9200'
(760) 438-1 161, extension 4471.
1. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Upda.
(MEIR 93-01), dated March 1994, City of Carlsbad Planning Department.
2. Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 11 (Public Property), Title 13 (Sewers), Title 14 (Water
Title 15 (Grading and Drainage) and Title 2 1 (Zoning)
3. Standards for Desim and Construction of Public Works Improvements in the City (
Carlsbad. dated April 20, 1993, City of Carlsbad Engineering Department
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
LAND USE AND PLANNING:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C are all consistent with the General Plan. Thc
have been examined in view of applicable plans and policies for environmental protectio:
including the Habitat Management Plan and the Coastal Resource Overlay Zone. The projec
will not have any effect on environmental plans or policies. The projects will be compatible wil
adjacent uses because they are required public improvements that will serve adjacent uses. TI
projects are not located on any agricultural lands and therefore will not effect agricultur
resources. The projects will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of the community.
POPULATION AND HOUSING:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C are items of public infrastructure or pub1
amenities, not housing projects. The projects are needed to serve existing residents and futw
residents that will occupy residential developments that have already received all necessa
approvals. Therefore, the projects will not impact housing or population in any way.
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS:
Some of the projects listed under Category 111 of Exhibit C will involve some trenchin,
excavation, or earth moving operations. All projects involving earth moving will require on:
temporary trenching to install underground utilities. All such sites will be restored to pre-existir
grade upon completion of work. None of these projects is located in any area identified as havir
risk of fault rupture or volcanic hazard. All areas of southern California are subject to potenti
seismic activity from faults that may be located many miles distant. However, such potential hi
been taken into consideration in the design of these projects through requirements for proper fj
material, compaction of fill, and other measures that are a standard part of the City’s design (
public works projects. Because excavation is involved, there is a slight risk of minor erosion (
mudflows while excavation is in process. However, this risk is reduced to insignificance t
implementation of the City’s standard procedures for excavation.
WATER:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C will not result in changes to absorption ratc
or drainage patterns because they do not involve a significant increase in the area of imperviol
surfaces and they do not involve significant landform alterations. All projects involvir
excavation or grading require only temporary trenching to install underground utilities. All suc
sites will be restored to pre-existing grade upon completion of work. None of these projects
located within the 100-year floodplain. None of these projects will involve deep excavation th
could affect groundwater quality or quantity. With any excavation there is a slight risk of minc
siltation during storms. However, this risk is reduced to insignificance by implementation of tl
City’s standard procedures for erosion control.
AIR QUALITY:
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updatt
1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle mill
traveled. These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reacti7
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<
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cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in th
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 variet
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 !
participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable an
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into tl
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project
located within a “non-attainment basin”, therefore, the “Initial Study” checklist is marke
“Potentially Significant Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, tf
preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by Cil
Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” for a
quality impacts. This “Statement Of Overriding Considerations’’ applies to all subsequel
projects covered by the General Plan’s Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, I:
further environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at tl
Planning Department.
In addition to the above discussion of cumulative air quality impacts, the projects listed i
Category I11 of Exhibit C may cause a slight, temporary increase in airborne dust due 1
necessary excavation activities to place utilities underground. Such impacts will be reduced to
level of insignificance because the areas of excavation are relatively small and standard Cii
practices to prevent dust will be followed. Minor objectionable odors may be created temporaril
as an unavoidable result of work involving sewage lines. Such odors will be short-term and d
not rise to the level of significance.
CIRCULATION:
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the update
1994 General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequal
to accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severe1
impacted by regional through-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. The:
generally include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbz
Boulevard. Even with the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersectiol
are projected to fail the City’s adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout, numerol
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 .
develop alternative modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalk
pedestrian linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulatic
strategies when adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffic fkom a failing Interstate (
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 eithl
been incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval
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Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of tl
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 circulatic
impacts is required.
In addition to the above discussion of cumulative traffic impacts, some of the projects list(
under Category I11 of Exhibit C may result in some minor, temporary barriers for pedestrians ar
bicyclists during the construction period. Such barriers will be short-term and will be reduced
insignificance because standard City traffic control methods and devises will be used durir
construction within any public right-of-way.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C will not result in any impacts to endangere
threatened, or rare species of plants or animals or their habitats. The City’s Habitat Manageme
Plan includes a reasonably complete inventory of the known locations of such species with
Carlsbad. That inventory has been reviewed in light of these projects, and none of the projects
located in or immediately adjacent to a known population of the species of concern. The projec
will not involve the removal of any mature trees. Excavation, where required, will remove on
non-native or ornamental vegetation. The projects will not impact any wetland areas or ar
wildlife corridors or linkages.
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C will comply with all adopted programs fi
energy conservation. Non-renewable resources will be used efficiently and not wastehlly
accomplish the objective of construction of public of public improvements. None of the projec
will impact any known mineral resource.
. failure of intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefor
HAZARDS:
Some of the projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C will involve the handling l
potentially hazardous materials. The Swim Complex Chlorination Equipment will invo1.c
installation of equipment that utilizes chlorine, a potentially hazardous chemical. However, tl
risk of accidental exposure of persons to chlorine as a result of the project is slight a~
insignificant for CEQA purposes, as the project involves replacement of existing chlorinatic
equipment which is older and potentially more likely to result in accidental release. 0th
projects may involve the use of other types of materials commonly used in construction, and :
applicable laws and regulations will be observed in the handling of such materials.
NOISE:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C may involve some short-term noise impacl
as is typical of any type of construction project. These noise impacts will be temporary a1
insignificant.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C consist of the construction, repair, or upgral
of public facilities. Therefore, there will be no significant negative effect on public services, a~
in fact there will be a significant positive effect. Construction of these projects will result in
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slight but insignificant increase in the need for maintenance of public facilities, but this increa!
has been addressed in the City’s Operating Budget.
UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C will not result in the need for new systems (
supplies or alterations to power, natural gas, communications, water treatment or distributio:
sewage conveyance, drainage, solid waste disposal, or regional water supplies.
AESTHETICS:
One project, the El Camino Real Transmission Main from Lisa Street to Kelly Drive, is locatc
along a designated Scenic Highway. During construction, the project will have a slight b
insignificant affect on aesthetics. Upon completion of construction, the Transmission Main w:
be entirely underground and there will be no residual aesthetic effect.
CULTURAL RESOURCES:
All of the projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C are in areas of previous development (
disturbance. No paleontological, archaeological, or historical resources are present on any of tl
sites.
RECREATIONAL:
The projects listed under Category I11 of Exhibit C will not negatively affect any existir
recreational opportunity or increase the demand for parks and recreation facilities. Two projec
will provide amenities for visitors to existing City recreational facilities. Fire Station No.
Storage Building and Public Restrooms will provide permanent restroom facilities for the new
construction City Skateboard Park. The Swim Complex Chlorination Equipment project WI
provide an improvement to the existing City swim complex.
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LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
NONE
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ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
N/A
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