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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-06; Planning Commission; Resolution 61401 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 6140 2 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING 4 ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A ZONE 5 CODE AMENDMENT AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM 6 AMENDMENT TO (1) AMEND STANDARDS OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, PARKING AND BEACH AREA 7 OVERLAY ZONE CHAPTERS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE 8 TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH QUALITY Q RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE MINIMUM DENSITY AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT 10 CONTROL POINT OF THE UNDERLYING GENERAL PLAN 11 LAND USE DESIGNATION, AND (2) AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY AMBIGUITIES AND CORRECT INCONSISTENCIES. 13 CASE NAME: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATION 14 AMENDMENTS CASE NO.: ZCA 05-02/LCPA 05-07 16 WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, "Applicant," has filed a verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property described as Citywide ("the Property"); and 18 19 WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with said 20 , Arequest; and 21 22 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 18th day of October, 2006, 23 thand the 6 day of December, 2006, hold duly noticed public hearings as prescribed by law to 24 25 consider said request; and WHEREAS, at said public hearings, upon hearing and considering all testimony 27 2g and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors relating to the Negative Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows: A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission hereby RECOMMENDS ADOPTION of the Negative Declaration, 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Exhibit "ND," according to Exhibits "NOI" dated April 13,2006, and "PIP dated April 3, 2006, attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings: Findings; 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find: a. it has reviewed, analyzed, and considered the Negative Declaration for PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS - ZCA 05-02/LCPA 05-07, analyzing the environmental impacts therein identified for this project and any comments thereon prior to RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the project; and b. the Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Guidelines and the Environmental Protection Procedures of the City of Carlsbad; and c. it reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad; and d. based on the EIA Part II and comments thereon, there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 6th day of December, 2006, by the following vote, to wit: AYES:Chairperson Montgomery, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Heineman, Segall, and Whitton ABSENT: Commissioner Cardosa MARTELL B. MONTGOMERYThairperson CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION DON NEU Assistant Planning Director PCRESONO. 6140 -2- City of Carlsbad Planning Department CASE NAME: CASE NO: PROJECT LOCATION: NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION Planned Development Regulation Amendments ZCA 05-02/LCPA 05-07 Citvwide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment consists of amending standards of the Planned Development (CMC 21.45), Parking (CMC 21.44) and Beach Area Overlay Zone (CMC 21.82) Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate the development of high quality residential projects consistent with the minimum residential densities of each General Plan land use designation. The motivations for this amendment are as follows: Consistent with recently adopted State law, the Land Use Element of the General Plan was amended in 2005 to include a new policy requiring all residential projects to achieve the minimum density of the underlying General Plan land use designation. Toward that end, the City undertook a comprehensive assessment of the applicable residential development standards of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of identifying those standards which could be amended in order for residential projects to achieve the minimum density of each General Plan residential land use designation while still ensuring the achievement of high quality residential project design. The last time the Planned Development (PD) Ordinance was comprehensively amended was in 2001. This proposed Zone Code Amendment addresses those development and design standards of the PD Ordinance, which after 5 years of implementation, were determined by staff to require further refinement due to ambiguities. PROPOSED DETERMINATION: The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the project described above 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) did not identify any potentially significant impacts on the environment. Therefore, a Negative Declaration will be recommended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission and City Council. A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the proposed Negative Declaration are 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 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 Chris DeCerbo in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4611. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD PUBLISH DATE April 13. 2006 through May 14. 2006 April 13. 2006 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - INITIAL STUDY (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO: ZCA 05-02/LCPA 05-07 DATE: April 3.2006 BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS 2. LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: City of Carlsbad - 1635 Faraday Avenue. Carlsbad. CA 92008 3. CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER: Chris DeCerbo. Principal Planner - (760) 602- 4611 4. PROJECT LOCATION: Not site-specific 5. PROJECT SPONSOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS: Same as Lead Agency, above 6. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: N/A - not site-specific 7. ZONING: N/A - not site-specific 8. OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED (i.e., permits, financing approval or participation agreements): ): California Coastal Commission (Local Coastal Program Amendment) 9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND SURROUNDING LAND USES: The proposed Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment consists of amending standards of the Planned Development (CMC 21.45), Parking (CMC 21.44) and Beach Area Overlay Zone (CMC 21.82) Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate the development of high quality residential projects consistent with the minimum residential densities of each General Plan land use designation. The motivations for this amendment are as follows: i. Consistent with recently adopted State law, the Land Use Element of the General Plan was amended in 2005 to include a new policy requiring all residential projects to achieve the minimum density of the underlying General Plan land use designation. Toward that end, the City undertook a comprehensive assessment of the applicable residential development standards of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of identifying those standards which could be amended in order for residential projects to achieve the minimum density of each General Plan residential land use designation while still ensuring the achievement of high quality residential project design. Rev. 02/22/06 ii. The last time the Planned Development (PD) Ordinance was comprehensively amended was in 2001. This proposed Zone Code Amendment addresses those development and design standards of the PD Ordinance, which after 5 years of implementation, were determined by staff to require further refinement due to ambiguities. The project applies to regulations that are applicable to properties citywide. There is no specific project site with a specific environmental setting or surrounding land uses. Rev. 02/22/06 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality I | Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/Soils Hazards/Hazardous Materials Hydrology/Water Quality Noise Population and Housing Public Services | | Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources Mandatory Findings of Significance | I Recreation Transportation/Circulation Utilities & Service Systems Rev. 02/22/06 DETERMINATION. (To be completed by the Lead Agency) I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that 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. A Negative Declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier 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. Planner Signature Date Planning Director's Signature Date Rev. 02/22/06 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration. • A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A "No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards. • "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impact is not significantly adverse, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policies. • "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. • "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significantly adverse. • Based on an "EIA-Initial Study", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant adverse effect on the environment, but all potentially significant adverse effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional environmental document is required. • When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR if the significant adverse 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. • 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 adverse effect on the environment. • If there are one or more potentially significant adverse effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce adverse impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared. Rev. 02/22/06 • An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant adverse effect has not been discussed or mitigated in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant adverse impact has not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; or (4) through the EIA-Initial Study analysis it is not possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant effect to below a level of significance. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears after each related set of questions. Particular attention should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts, which would otherwise be determined significant. Rev. 02/22/06 AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light and glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D El El El No Impact - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance to facilitate the development of high quality residential projects consistent with the minimum residential densities of each General Plan land use designation does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that could: a) adversely effect a scenic vista; b) substantially damage scenic resources; c) degrade the visual character of any site; or d) create substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site- specific basis. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model-1997 prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.) Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D Rev. 02/22/06 c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, I I I I I I IS? which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use? No Impact - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that could: a) result in the conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use; b) conflict with any existing zoning for agricultural uses or a Williamson Act contract; or c) result in changes to the existing city environment that would cause the conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or ah- pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.) Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that could conflict or obstruct implementation of the regional air quality plan. All properties within the city are located in the San Diego Air Basin, which is a federal and state non-attainment area for ozone (O3), and a state non-attainment area for particulate matter less than or equal to 10 microns in diameter (PM10). The periodic violations of national Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) in the San Diego Air Basin (SDAB), particularly for ozone in inland foothill areas, requires that a plan be developed outlining the pollution controls that will be undertaken to improve air quality. In San Diego County, this attainment planning process is embodied in the Regional Air Quality Strategies (RAQS) developed jointly by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). A plan to meet the federal standard for ozone was developed in 1994 during the process of updating the 1991 state- mandated plan. This local plan was combined with plans from all other California non-attainment areas having serious ozone problems and used to create the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP was adopted by the Air Resources Board (ARB) after public hearings on November 9th through 10th in 1994, and was forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. After considerable analysis and debate, particularly regarding airsheds with the worst smog problems, EPA approved the SIP in mid-1996. The proposed project relates to the SIP and/or RAQS through the land use and growth assumptions that are incorporated into the air quality planning document. These growth assumptions are based on each city's and the County's general plan. If a proposed project is consistent with its applicable General Plan, then the project presumably has been anticipated with the regional air quality planning process. Such consistency would ensure that the project would not have an adverse regional air quality impact. Section 15125(B) of the State of California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines contains specific reference to the need to evaluate any inconsistencies between the proposed project and the applicable air quality management plan. Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) are part of the RAQS. The RAQS and TCM plan set forth the steps needed to accomplish attainment of state and federal ambient air quality standards. The California Air Resources Board provides criteria for determining whether a project conforms with the RAQS, which include the following: • Is a regional air quality plan being implemented in the project area? • Is the project consistent with the growth assumptions in the regional air quality plan? The project area (citywide) is located in the San Diego Air Basin, and as such, is located in an area where a RAQS is being implemented. As previously mentioned, the proposed amendments involve text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and do not include a proposal for physical development of any property. Furthermore, the project does not propose any change that would conflict with or obstruct implementation of an air quality plan. Future development projects that are subject to the amended standards will be reviewed for consistency with the growth assumptions of the City's General Plan and the RAQS. Therefore, the project is consistent with the regional air quality plan and will in no way conflict or obstruct implementation of the regional plan. Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (b) - The closest air quality monitoring station to the project site is at Camp Pendleton. Data available for this monitoring site from 2000 through December 2004, indicate that the most recent air quality violations recorded were for the state one hour standard for ozone (a total of 10 days during the 5-year period). No other violations of any air quality standards have been recorded during the 5-year time period. The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not involve physical development of any site nor any changes to air quality planning/standards. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis No Impact (c) - The air basin is currently in a state non-attainment zone for ozone and suspended fine particulates. The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that could result in a contribution to a cumulatively considerable potential net increase in emissions throughout the air basin. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (d) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in exposing sensitive receptors to pollutant concentrations. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (e) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in an activity that could create objectionable odors. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian, aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D 10 Rev. 02/22/06 D c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No Impact (a, b, c & d) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in an adverse effect on any sensitive habitat or species, or interference with any native or migratory wildlife corridor or native wildlife nursery site. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis No Impact (e & 0 - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in a conflict with local policies and ordinances that protect biological resources or the provisions of any habitat conservation plan. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site- specific basis. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the signifi- cance of an archeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale ontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D n n n n Rev. 02/22/06 d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? No Impact (a, b, c & d) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in a disturbance of any human remains or an adverse impact to any historical, archeological, or paleontological resource. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site- specific basis, and will be subject to the City's Cultural Resource Guidelines. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv. Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Table 18 - 1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact n n n n EI 12 Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a) - There are no Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault zones within the City of Carlsbad and there is no other evidence of active of potentially active faults within the City. However, there are several active faults throughout Southern California, and these potential earthquakes could affect Carlsbad. Landslides are also a potential threat in parts of the City. All development proposals in Carlsbad are subject to requirements such as the Uniform Building Code earthquake construction standards and soil remediation that when necessary ensure potential adverse effects are not significant. The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would expose people or structures to potential adverse effects from a known earthquake fault, ground shaking, seismic-related ground failure or landslides. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (b) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in substantial soil erosion on any site. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA and the City's Engineering standards on a site-specific basis. No Impact (c, d & e) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in impacts to unstable or expansive soil conditions. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA and the City's engineering standards on a site-specific basis. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or environment? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact n n EI EI n n 13 Rev. 02/22/06 e) For a project within an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? b) D D D D Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? No Impact (a, b, c & d) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in hazards associated with exposure to hazardous materials. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (e & f) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in exposing people to hazards associated with an airport. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (g & h) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would interfere with the implementation of an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan, or result in exposing people to risk from wildland fires. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact 14 Rev. 02/22/06 b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with ground water recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local ground water table level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Impacts to groundwater quality? (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the flow rate or amount (volume) of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off- site? e) Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map? h) Place within 100-year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) k) Increased erosion (sediment) into receiving surface waters. (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact n n EI n n n EI EI n n 15 Rev. 02/22/06 D D n 1) Increased pollutant discharges (e.g., heavy metals, pathogens, petroleum derivatives, synthetic organics, nutrients, oxygen-demanding substances and trash) into receiving surface waters or other alteration of receiving surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) m) Changes to receiving water quality (marine, fresh or wetland waters) during or following construction? (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) n) Increase in any pollutant to an already impaired water body as listed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list? (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) o) The exceedance of applicable surface or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or degradation of beneficial uses? (See Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) No Impact (a, b, c, d, e & f ) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would conflict with any water quality standards, impact groundwater supplies/quality, alter any drainage pattern, impact the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems, or result in the degradation of water quality. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (g, h, i, j & k) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in placing housing or any structures within a 100- year flood hazard area, or expose people or structures to flooding or inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (1, m, n & o ) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in increased erosion or pollutant discharges into any surface waters, a change to receiving water quality, or an exceedance of receiving water quality objectives. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. 16 Rev. 02/22/06 IX. LANDUSE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Potentially Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact D D No Impact (a) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in the division of an established community. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (b) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating environmental effects. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (c) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would conflict with any habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D 17 Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a & b) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in the loss of availability of a mineral resource. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels hi excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels hi the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact No Impact (a, b, c & d) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in exposing people to excessive noise levels or groundbourne vibrations, or increase noise levels. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (e & f) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in exposing people to excessive noise levels associated with an airport. In addition, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport, will ensure that future residential development will not be exposed to excessive noise levels generated by the airport. Also, any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. 18 Rev. 02/22/06 XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact n No Impact (a, b, & c) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and therefore will not directly induce any growth. In addition, any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, a need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i) Fire protection? ii) Police protection? iii) Schools? iv) Parks? v) Other public facilities? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D El 19 Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a) — The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in adverse impacts to the maintenance of acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any public service (fire & police protection, schools, parks and other public facilities). Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. XIV. RECREATION a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact n No Impact (a & b) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site. As part of the City's Growth Management Program, a performance standard for parks was adopted. Any future residential development subject to the amended regulations will be required to comply with the performance standards of the Growth Management Program, which will ensure that future residential development will not adversely impact any park facilities. Also, any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D 20 Rev. 02/22/06 c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Result in insufficient parking capacity? g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turn- outs, bicycle racks)? n 21 Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site. A performance standard for traffic is part of the City's Growth Management Program. Future development that is subject to the amended standards will be required to comply with this performance standard, which ensures future development will not exceed the traffic load and capacity of the city's street system. In addition, future development will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (b) - SANDAG acting as the County Congestion Management Agency has designated three roads (Rancho Santa Fe Rd., El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Rd.) and two highway segments in Carlsbad as part of the regional circulation system. The Existing and Buildout average daily traffic (ADT) and Existing LOS on these designated roads and highways in Carlsbad is: Existing ADT* LOS Buildout ADT* Rancho Santa Fe Road 17-35 "A-D" 35-56 El Camino Real 27-49 "A-C" 33-62 Palomar Airport Road 10-57 "A-D" 30-73 SR78 124-142 "F" 156-180 1-5 199-216 "D" 260-272 *The numbers are in thousands of daily trips. The Congestion Management Program's (CMP) acceptable Level of Service (LOS) standard is "E", or LOS "F" if that was the LOS in the 1990 base year (e.g., SR 78 in Carlsbad was LOS "F" in 1990). Accordingly, all designated roads and highways are currently operating at or better than the acceptable standard LOS. Note that the buildout ADT projections are based on the full implementation of the region's general and community plans. Achievement of the CMP acceptable Level of Service (LOS) "E" standard assumes implementation of the adopted CMP strategies. Based on the design capacity(ies) of the designated roads and highways and implementation of the CMP strategies, they will function at acceptable level(s) of service in the short-term and at buildout. This project proposes no physical development of a property. Further, it does not propose to change or add a standard that would affect levels of service as established by the CMP. Any future residential development subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA and the CMP on a site-specific basis. No Impact (c) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in a change in air traffic patterns or result in substantial safety risks associated with air traffic patterns. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (d) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would cause a future project to increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible use. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (e, f & g) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would result in inadequate emergency access or parking capacity nor affect any regulation that would conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. 22 Rev. 02/22/06 XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D 23 Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would cause future development to exceed any wastewater treatment requirements. Any future development proposal that is subject to the amended standards will be subject to the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and further environmental review pursuant to CEQA, on a site-specific basis. No Impact (b, c, d & e) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would increase the need for, or conflict with the current growth projections for water facilities, wastewater treatment or drainage facilities. All public facilities, including water facilities, wastewater treatment facilities and drainage facilities, have been planned and designed to accommodate the growth projections for the City at build-out. Any future residential development subject to the amended standards will be subject to the City's Growth Management Program, and further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (f & g) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would conflict with any regulations related to solid waste, or impact the ability to accommodate solid waste disposal needs within the city. Any future residential development subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. XVII. 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? ("Cumula- tively 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? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D 24 Rev. 02/22/06 No Impact (a) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would 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. Any future residential development subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (b) - San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) projects regional growth for the greater San Diego area, and local general plan land use policies are incorporated into SANDAG projections. Based upon those projections, region-wide standards, including storm water quality control, air quality standards, habitat conservation, congestion management standards, etc, are established to reduce the cumulative impacts of development in the region. All of the City's development standards and regulations are consistent with the region- wide standards. The City's standards and regulations, including grading standards, water quality and drainage standards, traffic standards, habitat and cultural resource protection regulations, and public facility standards, ensure that development within the City will not result in a significant cumulatively considerable impact. There are two regional issues that development within the City of Carlsbad has the potential to have a cumulatively considerable impact on. Those issues are air quality and regional circulation. Development of future residential projects subject to the amended standards may represent a contribution to a cumulatively considerable potential net increase in emissions throughout the air basin. However, emissions associated with a future residential development would be minimal. Given the limited emissions potentially associated with a residential development, air quality would be essentially the same whether or not a residential development is implemented. With regard to circulation, the County Congestion Management Agency (CMA) has designated three roads (Rancho Santa Fe Rd., El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Rd.) and two highway segments in Carlsbad as part of the regional circulation system. The CMA has determined, based on the City's growth projections in the General Plan, that these designated roadways will function at acceptable levels of service in the short-term and at build-out. The proposed amendments will not affect any policies or standards that would conflict with City or region-wide standards. Also, the proposed amendments do not include a proposal for physical development of any site; therefore, the project will not result in an individually or cumulatively considerable environmental impact. Any future residential development subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. No Impact (c) - The amendment to standards of the Planned Development, Parking and Beach Area Overlay Zone Chapters of the Zoning Ordinance does not include a proposal for physical development of any site, and does not propose or affect any regulation that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Any future residential development subject to the amended standards will be subject to further environmental review pursuant to CEQA on a site-specific basis. XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. 25 Rev. 02/22/06 c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 26 Rev. 02/22/06 EARLIER ANALYSIS USED AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of Carlsbad Planning Department located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008. 1. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01). City of Carlsbad Planning Department. March 1994. 2. Carlsbad General Plan. September 6, 1994. 3. Carlsbad Municipal Code. Title 21. Zoning 4. Carlsbad Local Facilities Management Zones 5. City of Carlsbad Geotechnical Hazards Analysis and Mapping Study. November 1992. 27 Rev. 02/22/06