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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-16; Planning Commission; Resolution 61541 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 6154 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE 3 CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 4 AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING , PROGRAM TO ALLOW A NEW FIRE STATION ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON A 0.5-ACRE 6 VACANT SITE AT 7201 RANCHO SANTA FE ROAD APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILE SOUTH OF SAN ELIJO ROAD 7 IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 11. CASE NAME: FIRE STATION NO. 6 8 CASE NO.: ZC 05-12/MP 149(UVCUP 05-13/HMPP 06-01 9 WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad, "Developer/Owner," has filed a verified 10 application with the City of Carlsbad regarding described as That portion of Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 3 West, San Bernardino Base and Meridian, in the City of Carlsbad, 13 County of San Diego, State of California described in the corporation grant deed from the Daon Corporation to the City 14 of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, recorded March 8,1984, as instrument number 84-85792 and also shown as being the 15 "Not A Part" Parcel on sheet 25 of 45 sheets of City of 16 Carlsbad CT 99-04-01 Villages of La Costa - La Costa Oaks South Map No. 14379 filed April 29, 2002, as File Number 17 2002-0358064 in the Office of the County Recorder of said County 18 ("the Property"); and 20 WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with 21 said project; and 22 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 16th day of August, 2006, hold 23 a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and 24 WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony 25 and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and26 27 considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors 28 relating to the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning 2 Commission as follows: 3 A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. 4 - B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby RECOMMENDS ADOPTION of the Mitigated Negative 5 Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, according to Exhibits "NOI" dated May 3, 2006, and "ND," attached hereto and made a part 7 hereof, and "Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the City of Carlsbad Fire Station No. 6," dated July 12, 2006," and incorporated herein by reference and on file in the Planning Department, based on the following findings and subject to the following condition: 10 Findings: 11 1 . The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find: 12 It has reviewed, analyzed, and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration 13 and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Fire Station No 6 - ZC05-12/MP 149(U)/CUP 05-13/HMPP 06-01, the environmental impacts 14 therein identified for this project and any comments thereon prior to RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the project. 15 b. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program have been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California 17 Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of Carlsbad. 18 c. It reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of 20 d. Based on the EIA Part II and comments thereon, there is no substantial evidence 2 1 the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 22 Conditions; 23 1 . The Developer/Owner shall implement or cause the implementation of the Fire Station 24 No. 6 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 25 26 27 28 PCRESONO. 6154 -2- 19 Carlsbad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 16th day of August, 2006, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: Chairperson Montgomery, Commissioners Baker, Cardosa, Dominguez, Heineman, and Whitton ABSENT: Commissioner Segall ABSTAIN: MARTELL B. MO: CARLSBAD PLA ATTEST: 'MERY, Chairperson COMMISSION DON NEU Assistant Planning Director PCRESON0.6154 -3- City of Carlsbad Planning Department NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NAME: CASE NO: FIRE STATION NO. 6 CUP 05-137 ZC 05-12/MP- 1490JVHMPP 06-01 PROJECT LOCATION: The project site is located on the west side of recently constructed Rancho Santa Fe Road, about 0.5 mile south of San Elijo Road. The project site also borders the east side of former Rancho Santa Fe Road, which has been turned into a public trail. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed is an approximately 6,200 square foot, two story fire station. The station would accommodate up to four employees and two apparatus vehicles. The fire station would be built on a 0.5 acre city-owned parcel located approximately 300-feet west of recently constructed Rancho Santa Fe Road. An additional 0.85 acre is needed for accessory improvements and access to Rancho Santa Fe Road. The entire 1.35 acre project site is largely disturbed and much of it has been previously graded. The project site is surrounded by open space preserve, which would be crossed via an existing access and utility easement to provide project access. A zone change and an amendment to the La Costa Master Plan is proposed for the project. A minor adjustment to the 1995 City of Carlsbad/Fieldstone/La Costa Associates Habitat Conservation Plan/On-going Multi-Species Plan for Properties in the Southeast Quadrant of the City of Carlsbad, California, the document which governs the surrounding open space preserve, is proposed primarily to allow project access. PROPOSED DETERMINATION: 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, the initial study (EIA Part II) identified potentially significant effects on the environment, but (1) revisions in the project plans or proposals made by, or agreed to by, the applicant before the proposed negative declaration and initial study are released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment would occur, and (2) there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City that the project "as revised" may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be recommended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad City Council. A copy of the initial study (EIA Part II) documenting reasons to support the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 30 days of the date of this notice. The proposed project and Mitigated Negative Declaration are subject to review and approval/adoption by the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission and City Council. Additional public notices will be issued when those public hearings are scheduled. If you have any questions, please call Scott Donnell in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4618. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD PUBLISH DATE May 3. 2006 through June 2. 2006 May 3. 2006 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us City of Carlsbad Planning Department MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NAME: CASE NO: PROJECT LOCATION: Fire Station No. 6 ZC 05-12/MP 149OJVCUP 05-13/HMPP 06-01 7201 Rancho Santa Fe Road. 0.5 mile south of San Eliio Road PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A new 6,200 square foot, two story fire station to serve the southeast portion of the City. DETERMINATION: 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, the initial study (EIA Part 2) identified potentially significant effects on the environment, and the City of Carlsbad finds as follows: 1X1 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. I I The proposed project MAY have "potentially significant impact(s)" on the environment, but at least one potentially significant impact 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. (Mitigated Negative Declaration applies only to the effects that remained to be addressed). I I 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 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, nothing further is required. A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the Mitigated Negative Declaration is on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. ADOPTED: ATTEST: pursuant to City Council Resolution no. MARCELA ESCOBAR-ECK Planning Director 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. The following environmental mitigation measures were incorporated into the Conditions of Approval for this project in order to mitigate identified environmental impacts to a level of insignificance. A completed and signed checklist for each mitigation measure indicates that this mitigation measure has been complied with and implemented, and fulfills the City's monitoring requirements with respect to Assembly Bill 3180 (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6). ID Mitigation Measure Mitigation Procedure Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Mitigation Timing Monitoring and Reporting Procedure Verified Implementation BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 1. 2. 3. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, permanent impacts to disturbed valley needlegrass grassland shall be mitigated at a ratio of 3:1 in accordance with the City HMP. Impacts to 0.1 7 acre of disturbed valley needlegrass grassland requires the off-site purchase of 0.51 acre of mitigation. This off-site mitigation shall take place at Lake Calavera, a City owned 262-acre site, or mitigated by the purchase of land elsewhere at an unspecified mitigation site acceptable to the wildlife agencies. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, permanent impacts to 0.07 acre of revegetated coastal sage scrub (unoccupied by CAGN) shall be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio, requiring 0.07 acre of off-site mitigation. This off-site mitigation shall take place at Lake Calavera, a City owned 262-acre site, or mitigated by the purchase of land elsewhere at an unspecified mitigation site acceptable to the wildlife agencies. Because it is likely that work crews would not disturb the entire 2.57 acres proposed as temporary impacts; at the completion of construction, a qualified biologist shall conduct an impact assessment within the ROW to document the actual amount of revegetated coastal sage scrub is impacted, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. The actual impacts shall be mitigated in the form of on-site restoration Ensure that applicable measures for off-site mitigation at a ratio of 3:1 for impacts to 0.1 7 acre are followed. Ensure that applicable measures for off-site mitigation at a ratio of 1:1 for 0.07 acre of impacts are followed. Verify the actual amount of impacted revegetated coastal sage scrub and on- site mitigation at a ratio of 1:1. Ensure that applicable measures for on-site mitigation of impacts are followed. Project; PD Project; PD Project; Qualified consultant and PD Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Completion of construction PD to confirm implementation of measure and if necessary, approval of mitigation by wildlife agencies. PD to confirm implementation of measure and if necessary, approval of mitigation by wildlife agencies. PD to confirm completion of impact assessment. PD to confirm written notification has occurred. Appendix A: Page 1 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ID 3. 4. Mitigation Measure (CONTINUED... ) at a 1:1 mitigation ratio in accordance with the City HMP. The proposed impact acreage and corresponding mitigation requirement is presented below, which is a repeat of Table 3 from the project Initial Study. MITIGATION FOR IMPACTS TO VEGETATION COMMUNITIES AND LAND COVER TYPES Vegetation Mitigation Communities/Land Impacts Mitigation Required Cover (acres) Ratio (acres) Disturbed Valley Needlegrass Grassland Permanent 0.17 3:1* 0.51 Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub (Revegetation) Permanent 0.07 1:1* 0.07 Temporal 0.75 1:1* 0.75 Non-Native Grassland Permanent 0.10 0.5:1* 0.05 Disturbed Vegetation Permanent 0.14 1:1* 0.14 Disturbed Land Permanent 0.70 1:1* 0.70 Temporar/ 0.01 1:1* 0.01 TOTAL 1.94 - 2.23 'Mitigation will take place within the Lake Calavera Mitigation Bank. 'Actual impacts may be less. *Mitigation for temporary impacts will be in the form of on-site revegetation. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, impacts to 0.10 acre of non-native grassland shall be mitigated at a ratio of 0.5:1, resulting in a requirement of 0.05 acre. This off-site mitigation shall take place at Lake Calavera, a City owned 262-acre site, or mitigated by the purchase of land elsewhere at an unspecified mitigation site acceptable to the wildlife agencies. Mitigation Procedure Ensure that applicable measures for off-site mitigation at a ratio of 0.5:1 for 0.10 acre of impacts are followed. Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Project; PD Mitigation Tinning Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Monitoring and Reporting Procedure Approval of mitigation by wildlife agencies. Verified Implementation Appendix A: Page 2 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ID 5. 6. 7. Mitigation Measure Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, permanent impacts to disturbed vegetation (0.14 acre of impact) and disturbed land (0.70 acre of impact) shall be mitigated at a 1:1 ratio, totaling 0.84 acre. This mitigation shall be fulfilled at the City's Lake Calavera Mitigation Bank, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. These impacts shall be mitigated out-of-kind at a 1:1 ratio because, as stated in the HMP (Table 1 1 , page D-1 13), the objective is to build the preserve system by combining small mitigation requirements into a larger, contiguous area. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, a qualified biologist shall conduct a focused CAGN survey to determine the presence or absence of the species within the HCP/OMSP habitat located adjacent to the project site. If the habitat is not occupied by CAGN, there are no further grading restrictions. If habitat within the HCP/OMSP is occupied by CAGN and construction is proposed to be conducted during the breeding season of February 15 to July 31, a qualified biologist shall conduct a pre-construction clearance survey within one week prior to construction, to determine whether the CAGN is nesting up to 500 feet of the construction zone, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Mitigation Procedure Ensure that applicable measures for off-site mitigation at a ratio of 1:1 for impacts are followed. Incorporate restrictions into contractor's bid package. Conduct focused CAGN surveys prior to issuance of permits. Notify PD, CE if CAGN are present within HCP/OMSP located adjacent to the project site. If construction is proposed during the breeding season of the CAGN (Feb. 15 to July 31), conduct a preconstruction clearance survey to determine if the CAGN is nesting up to 500 feet of the construction zone. Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Project; PD Project; CE Qualified consultant. Qualified consultant. Project; Qualified Consultant Mitigation Timing Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Within one week before construction begins and prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Monitoring and Reporting Procedure PD to confirm implementation of measure. CE to confirm incorporation of survey requirements into bid package. PD to confirm completion of surveys. PD to confirm that written notification has occurred. PD to confirm completion of surveys. PD to confirm that written notification has occurred. Verified Implementation Appendix A: Page 3 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/2C, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ID 8. 9. Mitigation Measure An acoustician shall measure ambient noise levels before construction begins or during a time when construction activities are not being conducted to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. If an active California gnatcatcher nest is located within this area, an acoustician shall measure noise levels within 1 0 feet of the nest. Noise levels at nests shall not exceed 61 dB. If noise levels exceed 61 dB, temporary sound barriers are required or grading shall be restricted in construction areas near the nest site to reduce noise levels. Temporary sound barriers shall be placed within the project footprint and not in the habitat. No noise restrictions are required for this species outside the nesting season. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, access barriers to protect conserved habitat shall be built at key entry points. The boundaries of conserved habitat immediately adjacent to the grading area shall be flagged by a qualified biologist, and a fence shall be installed to prevent disturbance by construction vehicles, to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Mitigation Procedure Incorporate construction noise minimization measures into contractor's bid package Measure ambient noise levels, and if an active CAGN nest is active within this area, measure noise levels within 10 feet of nest. If noise levels exceed 61 dB, install temporary sound barriers or restrict grading in construction areas near the nest site to reduce noise levels. Place temporary sound barriers within the project footprint and not in the habitat. Flag boundaries of conserved habitat immediately adjacent to the grading area and install a fence to prevent disturbance by construction vehicles. Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Project; CE Qualified consultant Contractor and CE Project; Qualified consultant and contractor Mitigation Timing Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. During construction. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first Monitoring and Reporting Procedure PD to confirm incorporation into bid package. PD to confirm completion of surveys. PD to confirm written notification has occurred. PD or CE to confirm implementation of measures. PD or CE to confirm implementation of measures Verified Implementation Appendix A: Page 4 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ID 10. 11. 12. 13. Mitigation Measure During construction, staging and stockpile areas shall take place only on the paved portion of old Rancho Santa Fe Road. Although the paved portion of old Rancho Santa Fe Road is within a conservation area, this area is an existing developed area and is also located within various easements and ROWs. Trash that could attract scavengers that could prey on sensitive wildlife shall be maintained and kept to a minimum. Trash containers with animal-resistant lids shall be provided on the site during construction. During grading and construction adjacent to conserved habitat, a qualified biologist shall monitor the adjacent habitat for dust accumulation, erosion of dirt, or other disturbances. If disturbance to the conserved habitat is identified, corrective measures shall be taken immediately. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, the CNLM shall approve the hydroseed mix proposed for all disturbed areas including along the access road and old Rancho Santa Fe Road. During construction, disturbance of conserved habitat shall be avoided to the maximum extent possible. Where disturbance is unavoidable and has been authorized, it shall be mitigated by restoration of the affected sites. Revegetation plans shall be prepared for the approval of the City prior to such disturbances occurring. In addition, the location and installation of utilities shall be planned cooperatively with the City, USFWS, and CDFG to minimize and mitigate the impacts of such projects on species of concern and conserved habitat. Examples of disturbances that may be unavoidable include: Mitigation Procedure Limit staging and stockpile areas to the paved portion of old Rancho Santa Fe Road. Ensure that applicable measures are followed. Ensure approval of hydroseed mix. Ensure all disturbed areas are revegetated with approved hydroseed mix Plan the location and installation of utilities cooperatively with the City, USFWS, and CDFG to minimize or avoid impacts on species of concern and conserved habitat. Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Project; Contractor and CE Project; Qualified consultant Project; CNLM CE Project; City of Carlsbad, USFWS, CDFG Mitigation Timing Prior to and during construction. During grading and construction. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Monitoring and Reporting Procedure PD or CE to confirm implementation of measures. PD to confirm implementation of measures. PD to confirm CNLM approval of hydroseed mix. PD to confirm revegetation occurs PD to confirm coordination with USFWS and CDFG. Verified Implementation Appendix A: Page 5 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ID 13. 14. Mitigation Measure (CONTINUED... ) (a) temporary noise buffers and fencing adjacent to conserved habitat; (b) fuel modification zones at the edge of conserved habitat; (c) temporary and permanent public facilities for water, electricity, sewer, gas, and other utilities; and (d) remedial grading for structural purposes, such as easements, buttresses, and crib walls. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first, the use of the 0.65 acre HCP/OMSP open space would require a Minor Adjustment to the HCP/OMSP as determined by USFWS and CDFG. Mitigation Procedure Avoid disturbance of conserved habitat to the maximum extent practicable. Where disturbance is unavoidable and has been authorized, affected sites shall be revegetated with approved hydroseed mix. Obtain approval of a Minor Adjustment to the HCP/OMSP. Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Contractor and CE CE, PD Project; PD Mitigation Timing During construction Upon completion of construction Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. Monitoring and Reporting Procedure PD to confirm implementation of measure PD to confirm revegetation occurs Approval by USFWS and CDFG; PD to confirm implementation of measure. Verified Implementation GEOLOGY AND SOILS 15. 16. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, construction and design plans shall comply with the CA Building Code or state-of-the-art seismic design parameters of the Structural Engineers Association of CA, to the satisfaction of the geotechnical consultant (specific seismic design parameters are detailed in Appendix C of the Initial Study). Prior to issuance of a building permit, the undocumented fill on-site shall be removed and replaced with compacted engineered fill material to the satisfaction of the City engineer. Ensure that construction and design plans comply with the CBC or state of the art seismic design parameters of the Structural Engineers Assoc. of CA. Remove undocumented fill on-site and replace with compacted engineered fill material to meet specifications. Project; Qualified consultant, CE, andPD Project; CE Prior to issuance of a grading permit. Prior to issuance of a building permit. PD to confirm implementation of measures. PD to confirm implementation of measures. Appendix A: Page 6 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ID 17. Mitigation Measure Prior to issuance of a building permit, the engineering techniques and grading plans shall conform to the recommendations in Section 6.0 of the geotechnical investigation (see Appendix C of the Initial Study). The specific recommendations require that the geotechnical consultant shall observe onsite excavations and conduct field density testing of all compacted fill during grading and construction of the project and conduct laboratory testing upon completion of the graded pad to determine the actual expansion potential of finish grade soils. Mitigation Procedure Ensure engineering techniques and grading plans conform to recommendations in Section 6.0 of the geotechnical investigation (see Appendix C). Monitoring Type; Monitoring Department/Party Project; Qualified consultant and CE Mitigation Timing Prior to issuance of a building permit. Monitoring and Reporting Procedure PD to confirm implementation of measures. Verified Implementation LAND USE 18.Prior to constructing the fire station access driveway, the City of Carlsbad shall acquire an access easement from RECM Corporation and CNLM. Ensure acquisition of access easement form RECM Corporation and CNLM. Project; CE Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, whichever occurs first. PD to confirm acquisition of access easement. NOISE 19.While exiting the fire station, to reduce permanent periodic noise impacts, emergency vehicles shall be restricted from employing sirens until the vehicles enter new Rancho Santa Fe Road. Prohibit sirens prior to entering Rancho Santa Fe Road. Ongoing; CE, PD, FD Project operation. PD to confirm implementation of measures by fire station staff. UTILITIES 20.Prior to connecting the project to the north sewer facility, an interagency agreement between the VWD and LWD shall be secured, to the satisfaction of both parties. Secure an interagency agreement between the VWD and LWD. Project; CE Prior to connecting the project to the north sewer facility. PD to confirm that written notification from VWD and LWD. SEE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR ABBREVIA TION KEY/EXPLANA TION OF HEADINGS. Appendix A: Page 7 PROJECT NAME: Fire Station No. 6 APPROVAL DATE: MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBERS: CUP 05-13/ZC, 05-12/MP 149 (U)/HMPP 06-01 Note: For definition of abbreviations (e.g., "PD"), see key on last page. ABBREVIATION KEY CA =' State of California CAGN = Coastal California Gnatcatcher CBC = California Building Code CDFG = California Department of Fish and Game CE = City of Carlsbad Civil Engineer City = City of Carlsbad CNLM = Center for Natural Lands Management dB = decibels FD = City of Carlsbad Fire Department HCP/OMSP = Habitat Conservation Plan/Ongoing Multi-Species Plan HMP = Habitat Management Plan LWD = Leucadia Water District PD = City of Carlsbad Planning Director ROW = Right-of-Way VWD = Vallecitos Water District USFWS = United States Fish and Wildlife Service EXPLANATION OF HEADINGS Mitigation Procedure: Process to achieve mitigation measure. Monitoring Type: Project ongoing, cumlative. Monitoring Department/Party: City position, department, or other agency responsible for monitoring a particular mitigation measure. Mitigation Timing: Identifies when mitigation must begin or be completed. Monitoring and Reporting Procedure: Procedure to achieve implementation; party responsible to verify implementation. Verified Implementation: When mitigation measure has been implemented, this column will be signed and dated. Appendix A: Page 8