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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-01; Planning Commission; Resolution 67341 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 6734 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE 3 CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONING 4 AND RELATED LAND USE DOCUMENT AMENDMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT PROPOSITION D FOR THE CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURE AND OPEN SPACE LANDS 6 GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF 7 CANNON ROAD, EAST OF THE 1-5 FREEWAY AND WEST OF FARADAY AVENUE AND IN LOCAL FACILITIES 8 MANAGEMENT ZONE 13. o CASE NAME: PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE 10 LANDS CASE NO: ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 201(1)1 11 SP 144(K) 12 WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has filed a verified application for zoning 13 and related land use document amendments necessary to implement Proposition D for the 14 Cannon Road Agriculture and Open Space Lands affecting properties as shown on Exhibit 16 A;and 17 WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was prepared in conjunction with said 18 project; and 19 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on December 1, 2010, hold a duly 20 noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and 21 WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony 22 and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and 24 considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors 25 relating to the Negative Declaration. 26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning 27 Commission as follows: 28 A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning 2 Commission hereby RECOMMENDS ADOPTION of the Negative Declaration, Exhibit "ND," according to Exhibits "Notice of Intent (NOI)," and 3 "Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Initial Study (EIA)," attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findings: 4 ,. Findings: 5 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad does hereby find: 7 a. it has reviewed, analyzed, and considered the Negative Declaration for PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE LANDS - ZCA 09- 8 02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/ SP 207(I)/SP 144(K), the environmental impacts therein identified for this project and any comments thereon prior to RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of the project; and 10 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 13 c. it reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad; and 14 d. based on the EIA and comments thereon, there is no substantial evidence the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PC RESO NO. 6734 -2- 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 December 1, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES:Vice Chairperson L'Heureux, Commissioners Baker, Dominguez, Montgomery, Nygaard and Schumacher NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Chairperson Douglas STEPHEN "HAT^L'HEUREUX, Vice Chairperson CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: OLA, DON NEU Planning Director PC RESO NO. 6734 -3- CITY OF ^CARLSBAD Planning Department www.carlsbadca.gov NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NAME: Prop D - Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands CASE NO: ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(1)78? 144QQ PROJECT LOCATION: East of the Interstate 5 Freeway along the north and south sides of Cannon Road west of Faraday Avenue and North of Palomar Airport Road PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of 1) a Zone Code Amendment (ZCA09-02) to create a new zoning classification, Chapter 21.209 - Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone (CR-A/OS) and to incorporate a minor site development plan review process; 2) a Zone Change (ZC 09-06) to apply the new zone to several parcels of land located on the north and south sides of Cannon Road east of the 1-5 Freeway and to remove the Commercial/Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone; 3) a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA 09- 05) to implement the Zone Change and Zone Code Amendments, and to amend sections of the Mello II Local Coastal Program (LCP), Agua Hedionda LCP, and Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan SP 207(1) for consistency with the provisions of the new zone; and 4) two amendments to existing Specific Plans (Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan -SP 207(1) and Specific Plan 144(K)) to ensure that provisions of the Specific Plans are consistent with the provisions of the new zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone is being created in order to implement the provisions of "Proposition D-Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Taxpayers Money" (Prop D) approved by the City of Carlsbad voters in November, 2006. Prop D applied to approximately 300 acres of privately owned lands located east of Interstate 5 along the north and south sides of Cannon Road including the existing strawberry and flower growing agricultural areas. Prop D placed a permanent open space designation on the lands. It strongly supported and encouraged the continuation of agriculture on the lands for as long as it remains economically viable for the private landowners. When agriculture is no longer economically viable for the landowners, only other open space uses would be allowed on the lands. Prop D included a provision for the City to conduct a comprehensive planning process with broad public participation to accomplish full implementation of the measure and to determine the most appropriate open space, recreational and public uses for the lands, should farming become no longer economically viable for the landowners. Prop D went through environmental review in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act prior to its approval by the voters and a Negative Declaration was approved and filed with the County Clerk. The comprehensive planning process for Prop D included extensive community participation and input. The community's input served as the foundation for preparing the new Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space (CR-A/OS) Zone classification. The focus of this environmental impact assessment is on the new zoning classification since all the other actions included in the project are being proposed in order to implement the zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone contains a list of permitted agriculture and open space uses, guiding principles for establishment of the uses and standards that will apply to 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 1(760)602-4600 F (760) 602-8559 © future uses and development proposed in the zone. No physical development is proposed at this time. The project consists entirely of policy actions that will regulate future development in the area in which the zone is applied and amendments to existing land use documents to achieve consistency. The new zone will apply to approximately 243 acres of land as shown on the location map. The draft Zone Code Amendment, Zone Change and amendments to existing land use documents are available at the City of Carlsbad Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008. 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 (CEQA) 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 City Council. A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the proposed Negative Declaration is on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. Comments from the public are invited. Pursuant to Section 15204 of the CEQA Guidelines, in reviewing Negative Declarations, persons and public agencies should focus on the proposed finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. If persons and public agencies believe that the project may have a significant effect, they should: (1) identify the specific effect; (2) explain why they believe the effect would occur; and (3) explain why they believe the effect would be significant. 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 Barbara Kennedy in the Planning Department at (760) 602-4626. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD August 6, 2010 - September 5. 2010 PUBLISH DATE August 6, 2010 NEGATIVE DECLARATION CASE NAME: Prop D - Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands CASE NO: ZCA 09-Q2/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 2070VSP 144QQ PROJECT LOCATION: East of the Interstate 5 Freeway along the north and south sides of Cannon Road west of Faraday Avenue and North of Palomar Airport Road. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of 1) a Zone Code Amendment (ZCA09-02) to create a new zoning classification, Chapter 21.209 - Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone (CR-A/OS) and amend Chapter 21.06 - Qualified Development Overlay Zone to incorporate a minor site development plan review process; 2) a Zone Change (ZC 09-06) to apply the new zone to several parcels of land located on the north and south sides of Cannon Road east of the 1-5 Freeway and to remove the Commercial/Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone; 3) a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA 09-05) to implement the Zone Change and Zone Code Amendments, and to amend sections of the Mello II Local Coastal Program, Agua Hedionda LCP, and Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan SP 207(1) for consistency with the provisions of the new zone; and 4) two amendments to existing Specific Plans (Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan -SP 207(1) and Specific Plan 144(K)) to ensure that provisions of the Specific Plans are consistent with the provisions of the new zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone is being created in order to implement the provisions of "Proposition D-Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Taxpayers Money" (Prop D) approved by the City of Carlsbad voters in November, 2006. Prop D applied to approximately 300 acres of privately owned lands located east of Interstate 5 along the north and south sides of Cannon Road including the existing strawberry and flower growing agricultural areas. Prop D placed a permanent open space designation on the lands. It strongly supported and encouraged the continuation of agriculture on the lands for as long as it remains economically viable for the private landowners. When agriculture is no longer economically viable for the landowners, only other open space uses would be allowed on the lands. Prop D included a provision for the City to conduct a comprehensive planning process with broad public participation to accomplish full implementation of the measure and to determine the most appropriate open space, recreational and public uses for the lands, should farming become no longer economically viable for the landowners. Prop D went through environmental review in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act prior to its approval by the voters and a Negative Declaration was approved and filed with the County Clerk. The comprehensive planning process for Prop D included extensive community participation and input. The community's input served as the foundation for preparing the new Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space (CR-A/OS) Zone classification. The focus of this environmental impact assessment is on the new zoning classification since all the other actions included in the project are being proposed in order to implement the zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone contains a list of permitted agriculture and open space uses, guiding principles for establishment of the uses and standards that will apply to future uses and development proposed in the zone. No physical development is proposed at this time. The project consists entirely of policy actions that will regulate future development in the area ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS in which the zone is applied and amendments to existing land use documents to achieve consistency. The new zone will apply to approximately 243 acres of land as shown in the location map. The draft Zone Code Amendments, Zone Change and amendments to existing land use documents are available at the City of Carlsbad Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008. 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) did not identify any potentially significant impacts on the environment, and the City of Carlsbad finds as follows: 1X1 The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, 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. (Negative Declaration applies only to the effects that remained to be addressed). |~~1 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 Negative Declaration is on file in the Planning Department, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. ADOPTED: [CLICK HERE date] , pursuant to [CLICK HERE Administrative Approval PC/CC Resolution No., or CC Ordinance No.] ATTEST: DON NEU Planning Director ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - INITIAL STUDY (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO: ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144QC) DATE: 7/20/2010 BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: Prop D - Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands 2. LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: City of Carlsbad 3. CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER: Barbara Kennedy. Associate Planner 760-602-4626 4. PROJECT LOCATION: East of the Interstate 5 Freeway along the north and south sides of Cannon Road west of Faraday Avenue and North of Palomar Airport Road 5. PROJECT SPONSOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS: City of Carlsbad 6. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Open Space (OS) 7. ZONING: Open Space (OS) 8. OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED (i.e., permits, financing approval or participation agreements): California Coastal Commission 9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND SURROUNDING LAND USES: The proposed project consists of 1) a Zone Code Amendment (ZCA 09-02) to create a new zoning classification. Chapter 21.209 - Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone (CR- A/QS) and to amend Chapter 21.06 - Qualified Development Overlay Zone to incorporate a minor site development plan review process; 2) a Zone Change (ZC 09-06) to apply the new zone to^several parcels of land located on the north and south sides of Cannon Road east of the 1-5 Freeway and to remove the Commercial/Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone: 3) a Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA 09-05) to implement the Zone Change and Zone Code Amendments and to amend sections of the Mello 11 Local Coastal Program (LCP). Agua Hedionda LCP. and Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan SP 207(1) for consistency with the provisions of the new zone; and 4) two amendments to existing Specific Plans (Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan -SP 207(1) and Specific Plan 144(K)) to ensure that provisions of the Specific Plans are consistent with the provisions of the new zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone is being created in order to implement the provisions of "Proposition D-Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Taxpayers Money" (Prop D) approved by the City of Carlsbad voters in November. 2006. Prop D applied to approximately 300 acres of privately owned lands located east of Interstate 5 along the north and south sides of Cannon Road including the existing strawberry and flower growing agricultural areas. Prop D placed a permanent open space designation on the lands. It strongly supported and encouraged the continuation of agriculture on the lands for as long as it remains economically viable for the private landowners. When agriculture is no longer economically viable for the landowners, only other open space uses would be allowed on the lands. Prop D included a provision for the City to conduct a ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS comprehensive planning process with broad public participation to accomplish full implementation of the measure and to determine the most appropriate open space, recreational and public uses for the lands, should farming become no longer economically viable for the landowners. Prop D went through environmental review in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act prior to its approval by the voters and a Negative Declaration was approved and filed with the County Clerk. The comprehensive planning process for Prop D included extensive community participation and input. The community's input served as the foundation for preparing the new Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space (CR-A/QS) Zone classification. The focus of this environmental impact assessment is on the new zoning classification since all the other actions included in the project are being proposed in order to implement the zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone (attached as Exhibit A to this assessment) contains a list of permitted agriculture and open space uses, guiding principles for establishment of the uses and standards that will apply to future uses and development proposed in the zone. No physical development is proposed at this time. The project consists entirely of policy actions that will regulate future development in the area in which the zone is applied and amendments to existing land use documents to achieve consistency. The new zone will apply to approximately 243 acres. A map identifying the land area to which the Zone will be applied and the zoning classification will be changed from Open Space Zone to Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone is attached as Exhibit B. The amendments to existing land use documents are summarized below: SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS ZCA 09-02 - Zone Code Amendment: • Creates a new zoning classification, Chapter 21.209 - Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone (CR-A/OS) (Exhibit A). • Amends Chapter 21.06 - Qualified Development Overlay Zone to incorporate a minor site development plan review process. ZCA 09-06 - Zone Change: • Applies the new zone to the subject property (see Exhibit B). • Removes the Commercial Visitor-Serving Overlay Zone. LCPA 09-05 - Local Coastal Program Amendment: • Implements the Zone Change and Zone Code Amendments listed above into the Local Coastal Program. • Amends sections of the Mello II Local Coastal Program (LCP) for consistency with the CR-A/OS zone. • Amends sections of the Agua Hedionda LCP for consistency with the CR-A/OS zone. • Implements the amendments to the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan SP 207(1) required for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS Specific Plan Amendments: • Specific Plan SP 207(1): Amends Planning Area 8 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan from Golf Course to Agriculture and Open Space, including related revisions to text and exhibits. • Specific Plan 144(K): amends the Zoning Map and related text for consistency with the CR- A/OS zone. SP 144(K) has not been certified by the California Coastal Commission and is not included in the LCPA amendment. Copies of the draft documents are available for review at the Carlsbad Planning Department., 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 or contact Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner, at 760.602.4626 or Barbara.Kennedy@carlsbadca.gov. Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/Soils Hydrology/Water Quality Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population and Housing | Agricultural and Forestry Hazards/Hazardous Materials | Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities & Service Systems J Mandatory Findings of Significance Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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. 1 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. Date Planning Director's Signature Date Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared. • 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. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS I. 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 Impact No Impact a, b, c, d) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone contains development and design standards that will help ensure that future development in the zone will protect the aesthetic and visual character of the area located in the zone. Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS II. AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY 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. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.) 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? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D D D D D Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? a, b, c, d, e) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone supports the continuation of agriculture in the zone by permitting agricultural and supporting uses that enhance the economic viability of agriculture in the zone. 10 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air 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 Q'r quality violation? air 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 a) No Impact. The project site is located in the San Diego Air Basin which is a state non-attainment area for ozone (63) and for particulate matter less than or equal to 10 microns in diameter (PMio). 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 11 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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(d) of the State of California Environmental 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 regionalin the regional air quality plan? The project area is located in the San Diego Air Basin, and as such, is located in an area where a RAQS is being implemented. The project is consistent with the growth assumptions in the regional air quality plan and will in no way conflict with or obstruct implementation of the regional plan. b) Less Than Significant Impact. 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. (Add the following text addressing short-term emissions, if there is grading associated with the project.) The project would involve minimal short-term emissions associated with grading and construction. Such emissions would be minimized through standard construction measures such as the use of properly tuned equipment and watering the site for dust control. Long-term emissions associated with travel to and from the project will be minimal. Although air pollutant emissions would be associated with the project, they would neither result in the violation of any air quality standard (comprising only an incremental contribution to overall air basin quality readings), nor contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. Any impact is assessed as less than significant. c, d, e) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. As noted above, the proposed project would not result in substantial pollutant emissions or concentrations. In addition, there are no sensitive receptors (e.g., schools or hospitals) located in the vicinity of the project. 12 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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? 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, filling, 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? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a, b, c, d, e, f) No impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. A standard contained in the Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone prohibits impacts to existing habitat areas identified in the approved Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan. The standard also encourages the restoration of disturbed areas of natural habitat. 13 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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 significance of an archeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale ontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a, b, c, d) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. Standards in the Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone encourage future development in the zone to incorporate design elements that reflect the historical and cultural character of the area located in the zone. 14 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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)in e) Be located on expansive soils, as defined Section 1802.3.2 of the California Building Code (2007), creating substantial risks to life or property? 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 Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a, b, c, d, e) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 15 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS - Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a, b) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 16 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS VIII. 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? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact 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? 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? 0 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? h) 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? 17 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The area to which the new zoning classification would be applied is located outside of the flight impact zone as shown in the McCellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. 18 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? 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) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact 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? 19 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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? k) Increase erosion (sediment) into receiving surface waters. 1) Increase 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? m) Change receiving water quality (marine, fresh or wetland waters) during or following construction? n) Increase any pollutant to an already impaired water body as listed on the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) list? o) Increase impervious surfaces and associated runoff? p) Impact aquatic, wetland, or riparian habitat? q) Result in the exceedance of applicable surface or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or degradation of beneficial uses? a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, 1, m, n, o, p, q) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 20 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS IX. LAND USE 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 Significant Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated D n Less Than Significant No Impact Impact n a, b, c) No Impact. The project will result in the creation of a new zoning classification, however, no physical development in the zone is proposed at this time. In order not to conflict with sections of existing land use documents including two Specific Plans and the City's Local Coastal Program, actions are also proposed as part of this project to amend those documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The new zone also includes a standard that would prohibit impacts to existing areas of natural habitat identified in the approved Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XI. 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? a, b) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 21 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS XII. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in 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 in 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 Potentially Unless Significant Mitigation Impact Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a, b, c, d, e, f) No Impacts. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The area to which the zone would be applied is located outside of the noise impact areas as shown in the McCellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. 22 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS XIII. 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 a, b, c) No Impact. There is no housing located in the area to which the Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone will be applied. The existing Open Space (OS) Zone for the area does not permit housing and the new zoning classification will not permit residential use. 23 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS XIV. 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 Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 24 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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 Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a, b) No Impact. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone permits a number of recreational-type uses in the zone, however, none are being proposed at this time. It also requires that any future development in the zone to provide for interconnecting pedestrian and bicycle trails. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 25 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? 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) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone will be applied to an area for which a previous traffic capacity (ADT) limitation was established. The Zone requires that any future development proposals in the zone be assessed for compliance with the traffic limitation. Provisions of the Zone also require 26 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS future development in the zone to provide for interconnecting pedestrian and bicycle walkways and trails which will help reduce vehicular traffic within the zone. b) Less Than Significant Impact. SANDAG acting as the County Congestion Management Agency has designated three roads (Rancho Santa Fe Rd., El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Rd.) and one highway segment in Carlsbad as part of the regional circulation system. The existing LOS on these designated roads and highway in Carlsbad is: LOS Rancho Santa Fe Road "A-D" El Camino Real "A-D" Palomar Airport Road "A-D" SR 78 "F" 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 highway 78 is currently operating at or better than the acceptable standard LOS. 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 highway and implementation of the CMP strategies, they will function at acceptable level(s) of service in the short- term and at buildout. c, d, e, i) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The area to which the zone will be applied is not located in any airport or noise impact areas. 27 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS XVII. UTILITIES AND Would the project: SERVICE SYSTEMS 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 Impact No Impact a, b, c, d, e, f, g) No Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. 28 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Less Than Significant No Impact Impact a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects?) c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? a, b, c) No Significant Impact. There is no physical development proposed as part of this project that would directly impact the environment. The project consists of policy actions to create a new zone classification, apply the classification to the affected area and amend existing land use documents for consistency with the provisions of the new zone. The actions are being taken to implement Proposition D which went through previous environmental review before it was approved by the voters. The Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone supports the continuation of agriculture in the affected area and only allows other types of open space use when agriculture is no longer economically viable for the landowners. The Zone contains guiding principles to ensure that environmental protection is balanced with social and economic principles in order to create a sustainable area. The Zone also contains standards to protect existing habitat areas, to require future buildings and structures in the zone to reflect human scale and the historical and cultural significance of the area and to ensure that traffic impacts associated with future development in the zone will be adequately addressed and mitigated. 29 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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. 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. 30 Rev. 03/09/10 ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K) PROP D - CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS 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, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, dated March 1994. 3. City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 21 Zoning, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, as updated. 4. Habitat Management Plan for Natural Communities in the City of Carlsbad, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, final approval dated November 2004. 5. EIA and Negative Declaration for Proposition D, adopted August 8, 2008 pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2006-224. 6. Report on the Comprehensive Planning and Community Engagement Process to Implement Proposition D for the Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Lands, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, dated September 23, 2008. EXHIBITS A. Proposed Cannon Road Agricultural and Open Space Zone B. Proposed Amendments to Existing Land Use Documents C. Zone Change Map 31 Rev. 03/09/10