HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-04; Planning Commission; Resolution 7217
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN
ADDENDUM TO THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PROP D – CANNON
ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP
207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05.
CASE NAME: PROP D CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN
SPACE ZONE
CASE NO.: ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP 207(L)/LCPA 16-03
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad, “Applicant,” has filed a verified application with the City
of Carlsbad for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207)
and the Local Coastal Program (ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP 207(L)/LCPA 16-03) to implement Proposition D
“Preserve the Flower and Strawberry Fields and Save Taxpayers Money;” the amendments affect
properties as shown on Attachment 2A-1 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 7218; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the City Council approved amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, Zoning Map, Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207), Encina Specific Plan (SP144), and the Local
Coastal Program (ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/ SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05), which established the CR-A/OS
Cannon Road – Agricultural/Open Space Zone, applied the zone to specific properties subject to
Proposition D and amended other policies and regulations to implement the new CR-A/OS Zone; and
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the City Council approved a Negative Declaration for said
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council’s approval of ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/ SP 144(K)/LCPA
09-05 was not effective until the Coastal Commission approved LCPA 09-05; and
WHEREAS, in August 2011, an application for LCPA 09-05 was submitted to the Coastal
Commission for review, Coastal Commission staff identified issues with said application, and city staff and
Coastal Commission staff have coordinated and identified revisions to LCPA 09-05 that resolve the issues
raised by Coastal Commission staff; and
WHEREAS, revised amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Carlsbad Ranch
Specific Plan (SP 207) and the Local Coastal Program are now proposed as ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP
207(L)/LCPA 16-03, which establish the CR-A/OS Cannon Road – Agricultural/Open Space Zone, apply the
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7217
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zone to specific properties subject to Proposition D, and amends other policies and regulations to
implement the new CR-A/OS Zone; and
WHEREAS, the revised amendments differ from the amendments approved in May 2011
and result in: 1) fewer uses allowed in the CR-A/OS Zone; 2) additional text in the CR-A/OZ Zone (Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 21.209) that clarifies the importance of agriculture, open space uses, public access,
public views and trails; 3) a more restrictive building height standard that specifies the city shall not allow
building height to exceed 35 feet; 4) fewer properties subject to the CR-A/OS Zone; and 5) two new
policies that require two future trails within Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207) Planning Area 8a; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the
proposed amendments and Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-
05 were evaluated, based on the conditions described in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, to
determine if the preparation of a subsequent Negative Declaration was required for PROP D CANNON
ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP 207(L)/ LCPA 16-03; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments constitute a change to the project on which the
Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 was prepared, and,
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum to the Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-02/ZC
09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 was prepared; and
WHEREAS, said Addendum, dated January 4, 2017, is attached hereto as Exhibit 1A, and
includes, as an attachment, the Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA
09-05; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on January 4, 2017, hold a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law to consider the Addendum; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, examining the Addendum, analyzing the information submitted by staff, and considering any
written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all factors relating to the Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
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Carlsbad 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 APPROVAL of the Addendum to the Negative Declaration for ZCA
09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05, Attachment 1A attached hereto 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 Addendum to the Negative Declaration for ZCA
09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05, the environmental impacts therein
identified for this project and any comments thereon prior to RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of
PROP D CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP
207(L)/LCPA 16-03; and
b. The Addendum 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. That RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of an Addendum to the Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-
02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 is appropriate because, although the project
differs slightly than what was identified in ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-
05, the differences are not substantial (the range of allowed uses is narrower; additional text
is added to the zone that clarifies the importance of agriculture, open space uses, public
access, public views and trails; a more restrictive maximum building height is specified; fewer
properties will be subject to the CR-A/OS Zone; and two new future trails are required within
Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207) Planning Area 8a); and none of the conditions described
in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines calling for preparation of a subsequent negative
declaration have occurred, specifically:
i. The proposed amendments will not result in any significant new environmental
effects or any substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified significant
effect. The analysis and mitigation contained in the Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-
02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 remain adequate to address the
proposed amendments.
ii. There has been no substantial change with respect to the circumstances under which
the amendments are being undertaken that would require major revisions to the
previous Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-
05.
iii. The Negative Declaration for ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 did
not identify any significant effects or mitigation measures for the project; and there
is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not
have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous
Negative Declaration was adopted, that shows the proposed amendments will have
one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Negative Declaration.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on January 4, 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JEFF SEGALL, Chairperson
Chairperson Segall, Commissioners Anderson, Black, Goyarts, L'Heureux,
Montgomery and Siekmann
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ATTEST:
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DON NEU
City Planner
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Attachment 1A
January 4, 2017
ADDENDUM TO THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05
PROP D – CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE
A. Introduction
On May 24, 2011, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad adopted a Negative Declaration for the PROP D
– CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-
05 project, which included amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Carlsbad Ranch Specific
Plan, Encina Specific Plan, and Local Coastal Program.
B. Background
In November 2006, City of Carlsbad voters approved Proposition D, the “Preserve the Flower and
Strawberry Fields and Save the Taxpayers Money” (Prop D). The area affected by Prop D encompasses
approximately 300 acres of privately owned land east of Interstate-5 and both north and south of Cannon
Road. Prop D placed a permanent open space designation on the affected lands and
supported/encouraged the continuation of agriculture on the lands for as long as it remains economically
viable for the landowners. When agriculture is no longer economically viable, only other open space uses
are allowed.
On September 23, 2008, after an eight-month community engagement process, the City Council accepted
the Final Report on the Comprehensive Planning Process to Implement Proposition D for the Cannon Road
Agriculture and Open Space Lands (Final Report). In 2009 to 2010, following the Final Report’s
recommendations, the city prepared amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Carlsbad Ranch
Specific Plan, Encina Specific Plan, and Local Coastal Program. In compliance with CEQA, the city prepared
a project description/initial study to determine whether the amendments resulted in any significant
impacts on the environment. The initial study found that no significant impacts to the environment would
result from the amendments and the city prepared a Negative Declaration as the environmental
document required by CEQA. On May 24, 2011, a Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council
for PROP D – CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP
144(K)/LCPA 09-05.
On August 1, 2011, LCPA 09-05 was submitted to the California Coastal Commission for review and
approval. Due to issues raised by the Coastal Commission staff, on September 26, 2012, the city withdrew
LCPA 09-05 to work with Coastal Commission staff on resolving their concerns. The project approved by
the city in 2011 has been revised to address Coastal Commission staff concerns.
C. Minor changes to the PROP D – CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-
02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 project
The city has prepared this addendum to describe minor changes to the PROP D – CANNON ROAD
AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(I)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 project
approved by the City Council in 2011, on which the Negative Declaration is based. The revised project is
now proposed as the PROP D CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE ZCA 16-04, ZC 16-02, SP
207(L), and LCPA 16-03 project. The following describes the proposed changes to the project approved
by the City Council in 2011:
Fewer uses are allowed in the CR-A/OS Zone (no new uses are proposed);
Text is added in the CR-A/OZ Zone (Zoning Ordinance Chapter 21.209) that clarifies the
importance of agriculture, open space uses, public access, public views and trails;
A more restrictive building height standard is added in the zone that specifies the city shall not
allow building height to exceed 35 feet;
Fewer properties are subject to the CR-A/OS Zone because the parcels north of Cannon Road are
located in an area where the Coastal Commission has not certified a LCP Implementation Plan
(zoning) – an area with no certified LCP zoning is referred to as a “deferred certification” area.
Within the deferred certification area, there is technically no LCP zoning applicable, therefore
there is no LCP zoning that can be amended. Only the two parcels south of Cannon Road that
were included in the previous project are proposed to be amended at this time (the CR-A/OS Zone
is not proposed to be applied to any new properties);
Two new policies that require two future trails within Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207)
Planning Area 8a; and
Amendments to Local Coastal Program Agua Hedionda Land Use Plan and the Encina Specific Plan
are no longer part of the project.
D. CEQA Guidelines Provision for Addendum
CEQA Guidelines section 15164(b) provides that an addendum to an adopted Negative Declaration may
be prepared if none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines section 15162 calling for preparation
of a subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration has occurred.
CEQA Guidelines section 15162 provides that, when an EIR or Negative Declaration has been adopted for
a project, no subsequent EIR or Negative Declaration shall be prepared for that project unless the lead
agency determines that:
1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR
or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. Substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified significant effects;
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known
with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the
Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or
Negative Declaration;
b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in
the previous EIR;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be
feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project but
the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative;
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed
in the previous E!R would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the
project but the project proponent declines to adopt them.
The city has considered whether any of the conditions described in Section C above would satisfy the
requirements for preparation of a subsequent Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15162. The proposed amendments do not constitute a substantial change in the proposed project or in
the circumstances under which the project is undertaken; and no new information of substantial
importance is known. The proposed amendments do not make any substantia! change in the nature or
scope of the project or in the analysis of environmental effects contained in the approved Negative
Declaration.
E. Conclusion
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15164(b}, the city has prepared this addendum to the previously
approved Negative Declaration forthe PROP D-CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA
09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 project; this addendum is intended to serve as the
environmental review required by CEQA for the proposed amendments in the PROP D CANNON ROAD
AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE ZONE ZCA 16··04, ZC 16--02, SP 207(L), and LCPA 16-03 project. The
addendum complies with the requirements of CEQA because:
1. The previously approved project Negative Declaration for the PROP D-CANNON ROAD
AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K)/LCPA 09-05 project
complied with CEQA; and
2. Although the proposed amendments constitute a change to the PROP D -CANNON ROAD
AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE LANDS ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207{!)/SP 144(K}/LCPA 09-05 project, the
changes are not substantial and none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling
for preparation of a subsequent Negative Declaration have occurred.
Accordingly, this addendum and the previously approved Negative Declaration comply with the
requirements of CEQA for environmental review of the proposed amendments. A copy of the previously
approved Negative Declaration is attached.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), this addendum need not be circulated for public review
but can be included in or attached to the approved Negative Declaration. The City Council will consider
the addendum prior to making a decision on the PROP D CANNON ROAD AGRICULTURAL/OPEN SPACE
ZONE ZCA 16-04/ZC 16-02/SP 207(L)/LCPA 16-03 project.
DAVID DE CORDOVA, Principal Planner
Attachments:
lA-1. Negative Declaration and Initial Study for Prop D-Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands
ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/SP 207(!)/SP 144{K)/LCPA 09-05.
4f~,A._ CITY OF ~~r CARLSBAD
Planning Department
CASE NAME:
CASE NO:
PROJECT LOCATION:
www.carlsbadca.gov
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Prop D -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands
ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(!)/SP 144(K)
East of the Interstate 5 Freeway along the north and south sides of
Cannon Road west of Faraday A venue and North of Palomar
Airport Road
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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 I-5 Freeway and to remove the
CommercialNisitor-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(I) for consistency with the provisions of the new zone; and 4) two amendments to
existing Specific Plans (Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan -SP 207(I) 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 Novemher, 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 0 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 pennitted agriculture and
open space uses, guiding principles for establishment of the uses and standards that will apply to
·1535 Faraday Carlsbad, CA 92008-73\4 T (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 A venue,
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 ;'
potel).tially 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. Cornn1ents 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 revievv 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 PERlOD
PUBLISH DATE
August 6, 2010-September 5, 2010
August 6, 2010
CASE NAME:
CASE NO:
PROJECT LOCATION:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Prop D -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands
ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K)
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 Zont:; tq
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 CommercialNisitor-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(1)/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, 163 5 Faraday A venue,
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:
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The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment.
0 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).
0 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 IMP ACT 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:
DONNEU
Planning Director
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR.l\'1-INITIAL STUDY
BACKGROUND
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: ZCA 09-02/ZC 09-06/LCPA 09-05/SP 207(1)/SP 144(K)
DATE: 7/20/2010
1. CASE NAME: Prop D -Cannon Road Agricultural/Open Space Lands
2. LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: ..::::C"'""ity~of'--'C=a=r=ls=ba=d,__ _________ _
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: ~C.!.!:ity~of!._C:::::a=r=ls~ba~d,__ _______ _
6. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: """0-"'-p=en.!...:S:<.:p=a=ce"-'('-"O"""S'-.f-) ____________ _
7. ZONING: =O+p=en~S~pa=c=e~(=O=S~) ___________________________________________ _
8. OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED (i.e., permits, financing
approval or participation agreements): California Coastal Commission
9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AN.D 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/OS) and to amend Chapter 21.06 -Qualified Development Overlav 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 f-5
Freeway and to remove the CommercialNisitor-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 Citv 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. 1t strongly supported and encouraged the continuation of agriculture on
the lands for as long as it remains economicallv viable for the private landowners. When
agriculture is no longer economically viable for the landowners, onlv other open space uses
would be allm-ved on the lands. Prop D included a provision for the City to conduct a
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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.
t II
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(I) required for
consistency with the provisions of the new zone.
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• 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., 163 5
Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 or contact Barbara Kennedy, Associate Planner, at 760.602.4626 or
Barbara.Kennedy@car Is badca.gov.
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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.
D Aesthetics D Greenhouse Gas Emissions D Population and Housing
D Agricultural and Forestry D Hazards/Hazardous Materials D Public Services
Resources
D Air Quality
D Hydrology/Water Quality D Recreation
D Biological Resources
D Land Use and Planning D Transportation/Traffic
D Cultural Resources
D Mineral Resources D Utilities & Service Systems
D Geology/Soils
0Noise D Mandatory Findings
Significance
of
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~ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
D 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.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and ap
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
D 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.
D 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 1 I '
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Planning Director's Signature Date
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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 "ErA-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. ln this case, the
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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.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
AESTHETICS-Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic D D D L8J vista?
b) Substantially damage scemc resources, D D D including but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
State scenic highway? ;
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual D D D L8J character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light and D D D glare, which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
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.
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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 511 04(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
0
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
0
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
0
D
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e) Involve other changes in the extsttng
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?
D D D
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.
I ,,
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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 atr
quality violation?
c) Result m 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
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
D
D
a) No Impact. The project site is located in the San Diego Air Basin which is a state non-attainment area
for ozone (03) and 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 1oth 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 m id-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
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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 regional air quality plan? r ,,
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 I 0 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.
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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
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
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.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Signiticant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
CULTURAL RESOURCES-Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change tn the D D D significance of a historical resource as defined
in § 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the D D D ~ significance of an archeological resource
pursuant to§ 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale D D D ~ ontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
d) Disturb any human remams, including those D D D interred outside of formal cemeteries?
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.
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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:
1. 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.
11. Strong seismic ground shaking?
111. 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
Section 1802.3.2 of the California Building
Code (2007), 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
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS-Would the
project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emiSSIOns, either D D D 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 D D D [8Jt
the emissions of greenhouse gases?
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.
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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?
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?
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?
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?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
No
Impact
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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.
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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
nver, in a manner, which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site?
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 1 00-year flood hazard
area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood delineation map?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
.o
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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h) Place within 1 00-year flood hazard area
structures, which would impede or redirect
flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, lllJUry 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 eroston (sediment) into receiving
surface waters.
I) Increase pollutant discharges (e.g., heavy
metals, pathogens, petroleum derivatives,
synthetic orgamcs, nutrients, oxygen-
demanding substances and trash) into
receiving surface waters or other alteration of
recetvmg 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 recetvmg water quality
objectives or degradation of beneficial uses?
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
D D D
a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, I, 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 ofthe new zone.
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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
Impact
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
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.
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?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
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.
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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 groundboume vibration or
groundbourne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent 10crease in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient no1se levels 10 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 10 the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the v1c1ntty of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people
residing or working 10 the project area to
excessive noise levels?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
D
D
D
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.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
POPULATION AND HOUSING -Would the
project:
a) Induce substantial growth in an area either D D D directly (for example, by proposmg new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of extstmg D D D ~ housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, D D D necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
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.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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? D D D cg]
ii) Police protection? D D D cg]
iii) Schools? D D D cg]
iv) Parks? D D D cg]
v) Other public facilities? D D D cg]
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.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
RECREATION
a) Would the project increase the use of existing D D D 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 D D D [2J
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities, which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
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 ofthe new zone.
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XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC -Would the
project:
b)
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?
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 m 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
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
D
No
Impact
D
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
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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 'T' in 1990).
Accordingly, all designated roads and highway 78 is currently operating at or better than the acceptable
standard LOS.
Achievement ofthe CMP acceptable Level of Service (LOS) "E" standard assumes implementation ofthe
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, t) 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.
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XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE 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 m
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
[mpact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
[ncorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant
[mpact
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
No
[mpact
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.
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XVIII. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects?)
c) Does the project have environmental effects,
which will cause the substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
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.
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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 mitigatio,n ,
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.
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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.
I. 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
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