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City of Carlsbad
Environmental Impact Report
for the
Palomar Airport
Annexation
EIR-387
Exhibit A
April 19,1977
Palomar Airport Annexation
Final Environmental Impact Report
Prepared by:
CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
CONTENTS
PAGE
I. REVIEW DOCUMENTS
List o.f agencies consulted , F-2
Letters received in Response to Draft EIR F-3
Planning Director's Response to Reviewing Agencies.... F-7
Minutes of Planning Commission and City Council
Hearing F-9
Supplemental Economic Information F-ll
II. Draft Environmental Impact Report 1
(See separate Table of Contents)
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
Staff Recommendation
Date: August 2, 1977
Subject: EIR-387, Palomar Airport Annexation
Applicant: City of Carlsbad
Findings:
1. The EIR meets all requirements of the California Environmental
1 Quality Act and the Carlsbad Environmental Protection Ordinance
of 1972.
2. The EIR has been properly noticed and reviewed.
3. No unavoidable adverse impacts will result from the project.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that Final EIR-387 as contained in this document
be CERTIFIED based on the above findings. Any comments received
as part of the public hearing shall be included in the Final EIR.
Discussion:
The annexation of Palomar Airport will result in no physical changes
to the existing use. The primary effects of the annexation will be
to increase Carlsbad's planning authority over the airport, formalize
Carlsbad's provision of services to the airport, and redistribute
the tax revenues generated by the airport.
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List of Reviewing Agencies
Local Agency Formation Commission
County of San Diego Environmental Analysis Division
Comprehensive Planning Organization
Airport Land Use Commission
Gouty Department of Public Health
County Air Pollution Control District
San Diego Coast Regional Commission
Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD)
Woodside/Kubota and Associates (Consulting Engineers for CMWD)
San Diego Gas and Electric
City Engineer
Fire Chief
Public Works Administrator
City Manager
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
Environmental Analysis Division
Community Services Agency
9150 Chewipftske Road (MS 0175), San Diego, California 92123 . . . Telephone 565-5757
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June 28, 1977
MS. Dana Hield Whitson
Assistant Planner
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
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SUBJECT: Draft EIR, Palomar Airport Annexation; Log #77-7-26
Dear Ms. Whitson:
The Environmental Analysis Div-ision staff has completed its review of
the draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed annexation
of the Palomar Airport to the City of Carlsbad located within the
County of San Diego.
We have no comments at this time.
Respectfully,
BRADFORD K/WILLIAMS
Environmental Impact Report Coordinator
Enviironifiental Analysis Division
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July 8, 1977
Mr. James Hagaman, Planning Director
City of Carlsbad
1200 'Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Subject: Palomar Airport Annexation EIR -
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Dear Mr. Hagaman:
Thank you for the opportunity of the Water District to respond to the
subject EIR prepared by your department. From the stand point of the
public water service agency for the property under discussion and the
fact that we are geographically neighbors of the Palomar Airport, we
offer you the following comments:
1. One of the foremost considerations of the proposed annexation is
to bring under the control of the City of Carlsbad the land use
impact of this neighbor airport upon the entire community of
Carlsbad and the surrounding area. To date under the control
of the County Board of Supervisors, the airport has developed
to the point where there are substantial problems of incompati-
bilities of land use between the airport properties and their
neighbors. As a matter of fact there are lands such as our
Water District already within the City of Carlsbad who are now
at the mercy of gross noise pollution and we are severly handi-
capped in making our plight known.
Accordingly, we feel very strongly that'if the annexation is to
proceed, there should be a complete understanding that the City
of Carlsbad is in the absolute position to bring discipline and
order in the entire neighborhood. Our concerns are further
amplified by the fact that the County of San Diego is now pro-
cessing a Conditional Use Permit for the airport itself. At the
very least we find it highly unusual that after all of these years
the County would proceed in this direction just at the same time
they are processing an annexation to the City.
2. With respect to public service, namely public water service, we
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City of Carlsbad
July 8, 1977
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want to advise you that the County of San Diego has at no time
ever properly addressed the issue of an adequate public water
system to serve the airport properties as well as the proposed
expansion. Our District has from time to time reminded the
County of San Diego that this important step is absolutely
essential in order that our water agency can provide adequate
service. We also want to remind you that the airport property
under the ownership of the County does not contribute one
penny of tax dollars to help finance all of the public water
service facilities that the airport property now enjoys. He
are hopeful that some day the County of San Diego will recognize
its financial obligations so that the rate payers and the tax
payers of the entire District can be relieved of their financial
burdens.
3. From our vantage point of'a public water service agency, we
question the validity of the information contained in the EIR
relating to revenues that will accrue to the City of Carlsbad.
We recognize there are several "interpretations of this sphere
of consideration; however, we are of the firm opinion that a
tax exempt agency must pay some form of "in lieu taxes" in order
to be responsive to their fair share of public services costs.
We welcome the opportunity to respond to any questions you may have
regarding this submission and please advise when you will be conducting
the public hearing portions of these proceedings.
truly yours ,
Engineer
District
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Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Legal Counsel
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MEMORANDUM - July 13, 1977 ; !
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TO: Dana Whitson, Planning . .'" j -..-.-'..''-' "..•":;
FROM: City Engineer
SUBJECT: Palomar Airport Annexation EIR
In reviewing the draft, I notice that revisions are needed
to Page 14 - 3 Community Services, b. Sewer Service.
A review of the agreement indicates that there is no reference
to 10,000 gallons per day as an upper limit of flow from the
Airport. Also, the sewer moratorium do^s affect the Airport
as there are no exemptions other than the Council would have
to make a case^by-case review of ("other governmental agencies")
I have notified the County that sewer connection permits are
not available.
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City Engineer '^y
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Planning Director's Response to Comments
on the" Draift EIR
County of San Diego Environmental Analysis Division - No comment
Jack Kubota, Woodside /Kubota and Associates, Inc. -
Comment: If annexation is to proceed, there should be a complete
understanding that the City of Carlsbad is in an absolute
position to bring order in the entire neighborhood.
Response: The annexation of the airport will have no immediate effect
on the compatibility of the airport with surrounding uses.
The City does intend to process a Conditional Use Permit
for the airport and maintain authority over future fixed
base uses which might be requested.
According to the City Attorney, the City has no zoning or
land use authority over the airport functions which are
owned and operated by the County. The City has, in the
past, received assurances from the County that all plan-
ning for future airport facilities would be mutually de-
termined.
In addition, both the City and the Airport Land Use
Commission must review future developments in the vic-
inity of the airport in order to assure that noise and
safety hazards will be restricted to acceptable levels.
Comment: The County has not properly addressed the adequacy of
the existing public water system which serves the airport.
The airport has not contributed to the financing of
public water service facilities.
Response: The annexation will not affect the water service require-
ments for the airport. CMWD will continue to provide water
services. It is true that the County is not taxed, and
therefore does not contribute toward the financing of
public water service facilities. However, this applies
to all governmental facilities. CMWD, for example, pays
no taxes to offset police and fire services afforded by
the City.
Comment: We question the validity of the information contained in
the EIR relating to revenues that will accrue to the City
of Carlsbad.
Response: The revenue figures are based on the actual revenues
received by the County for FY 1975-76. The total annual
revenue expected to accrue to the City is $49,450. Staff
has not attempted to determine whether those revenues
will equal the City's expenditure for services. However,
in that the City presently receives no renumeration for
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services already provided, the revenues accrued to the
City as a result of annexation will at least help to
offset service costs.
Comment: Tax exempt agencies should pay some form of "in-lieu
~' taxes" in order to be responsive to their fair share
of public service costs.
Response: This is a matter of State and Federal policy. The
equity of taxation practices has been widely debated.
In actuality, few developments pay taxes which are
roughly equivalent with the services they receive.
There is no local authority for charging "in-lieu taxes".
City Engineer:
Comment: Refer to Page 14-3 Community Services, b. Sewer Service.
A review of the sewer agreement between the City and the County of
San Diego indicates that there is no 10,000 gallon per day upper .
limit of flow from the airport as mentioned in the draft EIR. The
sewer moratorium does affect the airport and no new sewei- connection
permits will be issued unless exempted by the City.
Response: This revision is noted. AS pointed out. in the. draft EIR,
the problem with sewer service capability exists regardless of
whether the airport is annexed.
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
/NNING cm-ussiopi MEETING
/JOUST 10, 1977
PAGE 2
Mr. Butts in rebuttal said he agreed that the yard areas
needed attention. He reported that as soon ass th<
has completed the conversion of his garage, ho would bring
the lawn up to neigliborliood standards. He said this
take approximately 11> days. ' He said, he liad no objection
to iroving the metal storage shed in the frontyard to
the backyard and v.ould do it on August llth. lie said
would move the sideyard matal shed to the backyard if
necessary.
The Conrnission indicated that Mr. Butts was operating a
facility that was non-conforming to the area and should
maintain standards compatible with the neighborhood.
It was pointed out tliat Kr. Butts is in violation of tho
zoning code by having the irctal r.hed located where it i
in the front yard, by letting the weeds grow and trash
collect in his yard and caring Cor six people before the
. conditional use permit had been approved.
Mr. Butts said the two people over and above the original
four were temporary and would be leaving by the end of tb
week.
The Public Hearing was closed.
A motion was roade to deny CUP-138 based on the findings that
the use was rot compatible with the neighborhood.
The notion did not carry. .
Itiere was a discussion on whether tha conditional use permit
could be limited to a nurrber of four and if the conditional
use permit was approved and subsequently at a later date
revoked, could Mr. Butts then operate the facility for four
under the original non-conforming use.
A notion was made that CUP-138 be continued to October 12,
1977 for the purpose of. allowing Mr. Butts to ccmply with
his testimony to clean up the yard and bring it up to
existing neighborhood standards.
Ihe notion did not carry.
A notion was made to continue CUP-138 to continue CUP-138
to August 24, 1977, to obtain legal advice from the City
Attorney regarding: (1) Is it legal to limit the number
of care patients to four on a conditional use permit, and
(2) if the conditional use permit is recorded to limit the
number to four and then is subsequently revoked, does the
applicant have the right to continue using the facility
as a.non-conforming use.
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(2) Case No..ETR-387, Palomir Ajrport Annexation -
5b consider certification ot. the Environmental
Inpact Itoport for the Palotrar Airport Annexation.
ffe. Dcinn Whitfipn, Assir.tnnt Planner, gavo the stn
presentation. She explained that the I;1R addresses itself
only to the inpact o£ tho aiuiexatiort of Uic airjort.
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UOOSS 10, 1977
The Crjmtdssior>ers discussed .the economic iinpact that the
annexation will have on Curlslxid in regard to services
given jji relation to revenues received. There was concern
expressed for the loyal responsibility of the airport if
annexation occurs and discussion about the noise factors
as they relate to the take-off and landing patterns of
aircraft over the City of Carlsbad.
A motion was r.-ade to certify EJK-387 for the Paloinar Airport
Annexation with the inclusion of additional information
shelving the cost of services vs. the inconc generated by
annexation for both the present tirre and projected figures.
(3) ^•l£!_^2;-_iE^v'l£'JL:_f:2>Pt:y °" San Diego - Approval of aGeneral Plan ftr^nciricnt to changF the Ix^rid Use
designation from OS {Open Space) to G (Governmental
Facilities) to enable construction of a Solid V.'aste
Shredder and Transfer Station.
Ms. Dana H. V.'nitsQn gave the staff presentation.
Clarence Kau-ran, Sanitation and Flood Control. County of
San Diego, said the area from D3i Mar north would be served
by this facility. The cities to the north hear the Bonsall
landfill vrould continue to deposit their trash there.
The facility in Carlsbad vould handle approximately 600
tons a day ar.d serve about 170,000 population'. Mr. Kaufman
explained th-;re were unusual circumstances in North County
vtoich limited the site availability for this project: (1)
Either the areas were very close to developments, (2) The
area would ir.pact the airport (disposal sites cannot be
located within 10,000 feet of airport runway under FAA
regulations) , or (3) There was too much rock in the
iroro rarote. areas and not enough cover dirt or suitable
geologic conditions for sanitary landfilling, and (4)
it was necessary to have the site serve the population
adequately. The site chosen does not have enough cover dirt
for convaiticnal landfill but can be utilized as a shredder
wasteland fill because there is no requirement to cover dail'
The EDA grant for 3*1 million dollars for this project has
certain timh restraints wliich would not permit condemnation
proceedings that would accompany the purctasing of new land.
The site is County ovned land.
Mr. Gary Kesch, County 6f San Diego, stated that the raids
were "City roaJs and the traffic would be the responsibility
of the City. He realized there would be conditions placed
on this.
Hr. Ross Spalding, 4123 F Street, Carlsbad, .Manager of Japati
Corporation, who are the owners of the property adjacent to tl
west of the site, said he wished to go on record as not
necessarily opposed to the project but cona>rnod since they
plan to build an industrial park and because of this thoy
arc concerned about the noise and aesthetics of the facility
A motion was rr.idc to continue GPA-49 to Auqvist 24, 1977 in
order to allcw tin? Itoard of Su[Krvisors time to certify
the KIR on this project.
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ADDENDUM TO EIR-387
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Re: Supplemental Economic Information
* Background
•m The Planning Commission requested that additional economic information
on the cost of supplying services: to the airport vs. the revenues;* received be added to the Palomar Airport annexation EIR.
The revenues to be generated can be fairly accurately predicted, based
«* on revenue data for previous years. However, municipal service cost for
police and fire protection and general government cannot be easily assigned
'* to the airport. For example, the Police Chief has stated that the Airport
a annexation will not tax existing police services. However, when considered
cumulatively with other new development, the annexation will contribute to
•« a demand for increased police service.
* In addition, there is no way .of pro-rating the City's overall service
costs as a means for accurately predicting the service costs for a single
user. With these limitations in mind, Staff chose to discuss service
* costs in more general terms.
REVENUES1
Annexation of the airport would cause four significant sources of revenues
* to accrue to the City. The following estimate of revenues for the 1976-77
fiscal year is based on 1975-76 revenue figures.
Sales Tax ' $13,050
* Businesses are already paying this and revenue currently goes to County
but would go to City when annexed.•*•
* Aircraft Personal Property Tax $29,672
* Aircraft at Palomar Airport are subject to this tax. At present, h of
m this tax goes to school districts and h to County. Upon annexation,
distribution would be as follows: 1/3 County, 1/3 school districts,
1/3 City.
* Possessory Interest Tax $ 6,200
* Possessory interest in land and improvements are subject to City property
* tax of $1.90. This tax is already levied by taxing jurisdictions which
include the airport within their boundaries. Upon annexation, the City's
* tax levy would be added to the combined total.
BusinessLicense Tax $528 plus
<m The revenue derived would depend upon the gross receipts of them businesses at the airport. A conservative estimate of $1,500,000
gross receipts was assumed for this estimate.
* TOTAL: $49,450
s information is based on an October 20, 1976 memo from Frank Mannen
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager.
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There do not appear to be any other significant revenue sources which
would accrue to the City due to the annexation of the airport. Revenues
are expected to increase commensurate'with expanded usage of the airport
SERVICES2
Sewer Service
The City of Carlsbad is presently providing sewer service to the airport
The City and County entered into an agreement regarding service in May,
1975. The County currently pays an annual sewer service charge as
••-••• •• • The agreement further provides that in the
is annexed to the City of Carlsbad, the agree-
modified to provide for a rate (sewer service
same basis as for other commercial and
Ci ty Iimits.
specified in the agreement
event the airport property
ment shall be deemed to be
charge) established on the
industrial users within the
Hater Service
Water service to the airport is provided by Carlsbad Municipal Water
District. Annexation should have no direct effect on the provision of
water service to the Airport.
Trash Hauling
The same trash
service to the
hauler operating
airport and this
in the City of Carlsbad is also providing
service would continue after annexation.
Leisure Service
The proposed annexation would have no significant impact on the demand
for Park and Recreation and Library service.
Street Maintenance and Improvements
Since the airport property is in County ownership, the maintenance of
streets and other public improvements within the airport would remain the
responsibility of the County. The City of Carlsbad would become responsible
for the maintenance of that portion of Palomar Airport Road which lies
adjacent to Palomar Airport. The City Engineer indicates that it would
be desirable for the County to bring this portion of Palomar Airport Road
up to City maintenance standards prior to annexation.
To bring Palomar Airport Road to full standards
following improvements would need to be made t'o
the airport fronts:
as a prime arterial, the
the 3400 feet upon which
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PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD (1061 Pavement/1 26'R.0.W .)
'« IMPROVEMENT (Between El Camino Real and Yarrow Road) ESTIMATED COST
Curb, gutter and sidewalk ($20/L.F.) $ 68,000
Street lights 34 ? $2000 68,000
Median construction $10/L.F. 34,000
* Landscaping 20,000
<* Paving and Base 50' additional width @ $1.00 S.F. 170,000
•4*Grading and Excavation 50,000
Traffic signal @ P.A.R. & Yarrow . 60,000•at
Traffic signal @ P.A.R. & El Camino Real 80,000
Relocate utilities 50,000
$600,000
'Engineering, inspection (15%) $90,000
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Contingencies (20%) 120,000
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TOTAL $810,000
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Business License Enforcement
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,m Most businesses operating at Palomar Airport would be subject to the
City Business License requirements. After an initial effort to insure
m that all businesses are licensed, there should be no significant enforce-
ment problems at the airport. .The Airport Manager has indicated that he
* will assist the City in any way possible to help insure that businesses are
^ properly licensed.
* According to the City Clerk the anticipated business license revenues
($528+) should more than cover administrative costs.m
* Police Services
•m The Police Department indicates that the proposed annexation will have a
very slight effect on its patrol activities. Routine patrol service canM easily be provided through the present beat organization. It is not
m anticipated that the airport will generate a significant demand for police
service.m
The Police Chief indicated that a very rough estimate of Police service
"" costs for the airport would be $10,000 annually.
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Fire Service
The fire service required at the airport will fall into three categories;
inspection, structural fire protection and crash services.
The demand for fire services in the short term will not heavily impact
the Fire Department. There will be an increase in fire inspection
activities, but this increase can be integrated into the present work
load of the Fire Inspection Division. The Fire Chief estimates that
fire inspection of the airport will require approximately 15 rnan-hours
annually.
Structural fire protection at the airport can be adequately provided from
the La Costa Station for the short term. However, as the industrial
property at the airport and in the adjacent industrial parks develops,
an additional station will be required in the general vicinity of the
airport. The cost of this station must be assigned to all future uses in
the vicinity of the airport.
Crash services are currently provided by a light crash truck stationed at
the airport and manned by County personnel. The truck is only manned on
a part-time basis generally during daytime hours. If in the future
improved crash service is required, this will need to be negotiated by
the County. The Fire Marshall indicates that the water supply to the
Airport should be upgraded. The water system should be looped and additional
hydrants installed in order to provide adequate fire-flows to all structures
at the airport. It is anticipated that this upgrading will occur as the
airport develops.
_Building Inspection
Annexation should not create a significant demand for service from the
Building Department. The Building Department has indicated that building
permit fees exceed the costs for plan check and inspection.
SUMMARY
The City already provides many municipal services on an informal (police
and fire) or contractual (sewer) basis for the airport. We receive no
tax revenues for those services at the present time.
We cannot predict the actual cost of providing City services to the air-
port. However, we do know that the increased service demands can be
reasonably accommodated. The $50,000 annual revenues would appear to
cover the increased service liability (beyond those services already
provided.)
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PALOMAR AIRPORT ANNEXATION
DRAFT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Prepared by:
City of Carlsbad Planning Dept.
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 1977
April 18, 1977
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
I.
II.
III.
IV.
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VII.
VIII.
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XI.
XII.
XIII.
TABLE
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II.
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IV.
V.
FIGURES
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II.
III.
Introduction and Summary
Project Description
Environmental Setting
Significant Environmental Effects '
Measures to Mitigate Significant Effects
Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be
Avoided.
Effects Found Not To Be Significant
Alternatives To The Proposed Action
The Relationship Between Local Short Term
Uses of the Environment and the Maintenance
of Long Term Productivity.
Irreversible Environmental Changes Which
Would be Involved in the Proposed Action
Should it be Implemented.
Growth Inducing Impacts
Certification
Agencies and Individuals Consulted
LIST OF TABLES
Palomar Airport 1973, Emissions in
Pounds/Day.
Estimated Response to Noise Levels
Land Use Compatibility for Aircraft Noise.
Palomar Airport Annual Aircraft Operatiors.
Peak Vehicular Traffic
Vicinity Map
Airport Layout
Topography Map
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IV. Geologic Map 8
V. Wildlife Checklist 10
VI. Plantlife Checklist 11
VII. Land Use - Carlsbad General Plan 12
VIII. Zoning 13
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IX. Location of Archaeological Sites 17
X. 100 CNR Noise Contour, 1973, 1975,
1980 and 1990. 18
Section I. Introduction and Summary
A. Purpose
This Environmental Impact Report addresses the proposed annexation
of the Palomar Airport property to the City of Carlsbad. Carlsbad
is the lead agency for the annexation. The San Diego Local Agency
Formation Commission and the County of San Diego (as the owner and
operator of the airport) are responsible agencies, as defined in
Section 15039 of the State EIR Guidelines as amended January 1, 1977.
The County Board of Supervisors certified an Environmental Impact
Report for the Palomar Airport Master Plan (Log #75-7-13) in May of
1976. That EIR addressed the environmental setting of the airport
and the surrounding area and the effects of the existing and antic-
ipated future airport operations. As allowed in Section 15149 of
the State EIR Guidelines, relevant portions of the Palomar Airport
Master Plan EIR have been summarized and incorporated by reference
in this EIR. Copies of the Palomar Airport Master Plan EIR are
available for review at the following locations:
1. City of Carlsbad Planning Department
1200 Elm Avenue
2. Carlsbad Public Library
Government' Document Section
1250 Elm Avenue
3. County of San Diego
Environmental Analysis Division
9150 Chesapeake
San Diego, Calif.
The purpose of this EIR is to examine both the localized and regional,
short-term and long-term effects of the annexation of Palomar Airport.
It is the City's policy to use an EIR as a planning tool for early
identification of the environmental effects of an action. The City
will mitigate any adverse environmental impacts, or approve lesser
impacting alternatives unless it is socially or economically unfeas-
ible to do so.
B. Summary
1. Project Description
The City of Carlsbad proposes to annex the 256 acre-Palomar Airport
to the City of Carlsbad. The airport currently has one runway at a
length of 4700 feet and a width of 150 feet. Approach lights, an
instrument landing system, and a unicorn radio are among the
navigational aids existing on the site. The airport also sustains
a number of airport-related fixed based operations and support fac-
ilities, including flight instruction and aircraft charter services,
aircraft sales and rental, aircraft maintenance and repair services,
storage, fuel services, and a restaurant. The airport houses man-
agement and federal aviation personnel onsite. The Hughes Tool
Company assembly and test facility is also located on the site.
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The annexation will affect the level of municipal services available to
serve the airport. It will also change the distribution of sales tax,
aircraft personal property tax, possessory interest tax and business
license tax revenues. Since all of the territory proposed for annexation
is owned by the County of San Diego, the City will not gain the same level
of land use controls which would be applied to annexation of privately
owned land. The County is required by the Public Utilities Code to submit
plans to the City prior to the acquisition of land for the expansion or
enlargement of the airport. However, the City has little legal authority
for applying land use regulations or development standards to County
owned property. The County as a courtesy, has encouraged the City's
participation in long term planning for the airport, and it is anticipated
that this informal cooperation will continue.
B. Significant Environmental Effects
The only adverse effect of the project will be a loss of sales tax and
aircraft personal property tax revenues to the County at approximately
$28,000 annually (using 1975-1976 revenue figures). As the airport
expands its operations, this annual loss of revenue is also expected to
increase. However, expansion of the airport operations is expected to
increase user revenues, thus offsetting the County's operational costs.
Staff believes that this adverse impact can be mitigated by improved
services and lower fire insurance rates.
C. Beneficial Effects
The project will result in the following beneficial effects:
1) Police, fire and emergency medical services for the property will be
greatly .improved.
2) The annexation will reduce an existing county island, helping to
correct a problem with illogical service and planning area boundaries.
3) The annexation will allow Carlsbad to collect revenues commensurate
with services already being provided on an informal basis.
SUMMARY OF MIT ICATION MEASURES
' . '
1. Although there is no legal basis for requiring it, the County should
continue to enlist the City's participation in the planning and
design of future airport facilities. This will assist in the
compatible development of areas surrounding the airport.
2. The adverse economic impact to the County will be offset by:
a. An improvement in the level of police, fire, and emergency
medical services;
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b. A decrease in insurance costs due to improved services (the
•"• fire rating for the airport will be significantly improved);
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c. Increasing revenues from user fees.
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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
^ The proposed project is the annexation of a 256 acre existing
airport facility located at the northwest intersection of El Camino
— Real and Palomar Airport Road (see Figure 1 - Vicinity Map). The
property is bounded by property within the City of Carlsbad on three
** sides. '
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The major effects of the annexation will be to:
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1. Reduce an existing county island;
„ 2. Formalize the requirements for Carlsbad to
provide police and fire protection service
*" for the airport; and,
*" 3. Redistribute revenues generated by the airport.
The proposed annexation is to be considered by three agencies:
The County of San Diego, the City of Carlsbad, and the San Diego
M Local Agency Formation Commission. The existing and planned airport
facilities are described in detail in Sections 1.2 and 1.4 of the
•«• Environmental Impact Report for the Palomar Airport Master Plan
(County of San Diego, Log No. 75-7-13). A layout of the airport
** facilities taken from that EIR is shown in Figure 2.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
*
A. Physical Characteristics
'm
m 1. Landforms- Palomar Airport is at an elevation of 328 feet above
sea level, approximately five miles inland from the Pacific
* Ocean. It is situated on a narrow coastal plain less than a mile
wide. The airport is located in an area characterized by a
rolling terrain transversed by eroded canyons and water courses.
The topography of the site is shown in Figure 3.
* 2. Geology and Soils - The geology and soils of the site are
covered in detail in Section 2.5 of the EIR for Palomar Airport
* Master Plan. A map of geology of the airport site is contained
* in Figure 4.
•m Briefly summarized, the Palomar Airport area is underlain by a
Pleistocene age wave cut terrace which is cut by natural drainage
courses. Much of the airport site has been extensively modified
„, by grading and previous sanitary landfills.
"* 3. Hydrology - At present, surface water exists on the project site
only during and immediately following rainfall. The easterly
*" portion of the property sheet flows toward Palomar Airport Road.
* The remainder of the drainage is directed to three southwesterly
trending drainage courses originating at the westerly end of
«• the property. A more detailed description of hydrology is con-
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Source: San Diego County, EIR for
Palotnar Airport Master Plan.
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Source: San Diego County, EIR for
Palomar Airport Master Plan.
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Figure 4 Source: San Diego County', EIR for
Palomar Airport Master Plan.
tained in Section 2.3 of the EIR for the Palomar Airport
Master Plan.
4. Air Quality- The ambient air quality in the vicinity of
Palomar Airport is described in Section 2.1 of the Palomar
Airport Master Plan EIR. The emissions generated by the
airport are as follows:
TABLE I PALOMAR AIRPORT 1973, EMISSIONS IN POUNDS/DAY
Sources
Motor
Vehicles
Industry
Aircraft
Evapora-
tion (fuel)
TOTALS
Hydro-
Carbons
499
174
142
815
Particu-
lates
' 22
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NO
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430
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111
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541
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B. Biological Characteristics
The area surrounding Palomar Airport consists of three major vege-
tative communities: coastal sage scrub, chaparral and cultivated areas
(truck crops — primarily tomatoes). Figures 5 and 6 denote plant
and animal species occurring or expected to occur on the site. No
rare or endangered species were encountered during field surveys, or
are expected to inhabit the site. A detailed description of the
biological characteristics of the site is contained in Section 2.4
and Appendix II of the EIR for Palomar Airport Master Plan.
C. Human Characteristics
1. Land Use
The airport is close to the center of the Carlsbad planning area.
To the south of the airport is the County Animal Shelter, the Hughes
Aircraft Company Industrial Products Division, and the partially
developed Palomar Airport Industrial Park. East of the airport is
the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Office, and the clear/zone
with runaway approach aids. North of the airport is a vacant parcel
owned by Japatul Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of San Diego Gas
and Electric Company.) Japatul has announced plans to apply for
approval of a specific plan for an industrial park on their property.
Those plans anticipate negotiations with the County for future
airport expansion. Land to the west of the airport is vacant, with
a portion being farmed with truck crops. Existing zoning and land
uses from the Carlsbad Land Use Element of the General Plan for
surrounding properties are shown on Figures 7 and 8.
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Figure 5 Wildlife Checklist
Animal Species Probable Spotted
MAMMALS
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California Ground Squirrel (Citellus beecheyi)
Nimble Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys agilis)
Desert Wood"Rat (Neotoma lepida)
California Mouse (Peromyscus californicus)
Short-eared Pocket Mouse (Perognathus fallax)
Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus)
Coyote (Canis latrans)
Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus)
Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Brush Rabbit (Sylvilagus bachmanni)
Dusk v-footed Woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes)
California Pocket Mouse (Perognathus californicus)
BIRDS
Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae)'
Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillum)
Lazuli Bunting (Passerina amoena)
Wrenu't (Charnaea fasciata)
Brown Townee (Pipilo fuscus)
Sage Sparrow (Arrphispiza belli)
Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps)
Mountain Quail (Oreortyx pictus)
Scrub lay (Apbelocorna coerulescens)
Poor-will (Phalatnoptilus nutiallii)
Bewick's Wren (Thryornanes bewickii)
California Thrasher (Toxostoma redivivum)
Rufous-sideo Townee CPipilo erythrophthalmus)
Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata)
REPTILES
Western Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis)
Striped Racer (Masticophis lateralis)
Western Rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis)
Southern Alligator Lizard (Gerrhonotus multicarinatus)
Coast Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma coronatuna)
INVERTEBRATES
Ringlei (Coenonympha tullia)
Common Checkspot (Euphydryas chalcedona)
Leanira Checkerspot (Melitaea leanira)
Bramble Hairsueak (Calophrys dumetorum)
Mormon Metalmark (Apooernia mormo)
C anrt'nuf Silt- Moth (Platysainia euryalus)
Anr^he: Silk Moth (S;iturn;a wahrrorum)
Gray Hairstreak (Strymon auenostorr.atis)
Hec^erow Hairstreak (Strymon saepium)
Arofa Copper (Lycaena arota)
Callippe Fritillary (Speyena callippe)
Flai-h-jaded Borer or Buprcstid (Acniaeodera maripcsa)
California Timema (Tur.vnia ralifC'rn.ca)
AMPHIBIANS
Pacific Tree Frog (Hyla recilla)
Introduced Bullfrog (Rana calesbiana)
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X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Source: San Diego County, EIR for Palomar
Airport Master Plan.
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Plant Species
California Wormwood or Sagebrush (Artemisia californica)
White Sage (Sal via apiana)
Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)
Encelia (Encelia farinosa)
Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californica)
Eriophyllum (Eriophyllum confertiflorum)
California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum)-
Lemonade-berry (Rhus integri folia)
Prickly pears (Opuntia spp. )
Ou: Lord's Candle (Yucca vhipplei)
Chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum)
Scrub Oak (Quercus dumosa)
Foothill Ash (Fraximus dipetala)
Hard Tack (Cercocarpus betuloides)
Wild Lilacs (Ceanothus cordulatus, C. greggii,
C. leucodermis, C. megacarpus.
C. crassifolius, etc)
Holly-leaf Cherry (Prunus ilici folia)
Bear Bush (Garrya fremontii)
Quinine Bush (Garrya flavescens)
Manzanitas (Arctostapnylos pungens, A. pringlei,
A. glauca, A. glandulosa, etc)
Toyon(Heteromeles arbutifolia)
Sucarbush (Rhus ovata)
W:l!rws (Satix spp.)
G. .: :--,on Tule (S'-irnu? acutus)
California Bulrush (S^irpus c&i; formcus)
* 1C - I'NCONSOLIPATED AND DISTURBED
SD - STREAMSIDE AND DISTURBED
** A - ABUNDANT
C - COMMON
1 - INFREQUENT
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Location* Abundance**
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Palomar Airport Master Plan
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PI: Planned Industrial
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OS: Open Space
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2 . Socio - Economic Characteristics
The Palomar Airport Master Plan contains a separate socio-economic
analysis (dated 9-19-75) on the existing and planned future operations
at the airport. That analysis concluded that the enlarged airport
would have an overall benefit of increasing safety, increasing the
local tax base, and decreasing fuel use and travel costs.
The socio-economic effects of the airport's operation primarily
benefit the region served by the airport: Carlsbad, San Marcos,
Vista, San Dieguito, Fallbrook and Oceanside.
3 . Community Services
a. Water Service - The airport is within the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District Service boundary. The Palomar Airport Master
Plan EIR contains a description of water service availability
in Section 2.3. That report concludes that the existing water
facilities are adequate for present requirements, and planned
expansions will meet future needs.
b. Sewer Service - The present sewage flow for Palomar Airport is
5,000 gallons per day. Effluent is discharged through an 8" main
to the Buena trunkline, which runs parallel to Palomar Airport
Road to the Encina Treatment Plan. There is adequate line
(transmission) capacity to handle existing and anticipated sewage
flow from the airport.
Sewer service is provided on the basis of a contract between the
County of San Diego and the City of Carlsbad. The contract allows
•Palomar Airport to discharge up to 10,000 gallons per day into the
Buena trunk line. This right to discharge is for an indefinite
period of time, but may be terminated after 90 day's notice at the
discretion of either party.
The City of Carlsbad has recently enacted a six month moratorium
on building permits involving sewer connections and discretionary
permits (including annexations) because, the City is expected to
soon fill its legal capacity at the Encina Treatment Plant. The
City specifically exempted the annexation of Palomar Airport from
this moratorium. It is uncertain at this time whether the City
will be able in the future to provide sewage transmission and
treatment services in excess of existing flow. However, in that
the City is already providing sewer service to Palomar Airport,
this uncertainty would exist regardless of annexation.
Schools - The airport is within the Carlsbad Unified School
District boundaries. Present enrollment is 4,358 students for
grades K-12. No school sites are planned for locations near
the airport and the flight .path because of potential noise and
safety hazards.
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j • \»Police Protectrfon - The property presently is provided police
protection service by the County Sheriff's Department. The
nearest Sherrif's Office is at a site near Encinitas Blvd. and
El Camino Real, which is approximately 8*5 miles from the air-
port. At the present time, the Carlsbad Police Department
responds to emergency calls from the airport control tower
(i.e, in case of crash or disabled aircraft). Assistance from
the Carlsbad Police Department is performed on a courtesy basis
approximately 6-10 times annually.
*"" e. Fire Protection - The County has no fire protection service
* ' available to serve the airport except for one crash rescue truck kept on
site. The City supplements the onsite equipment with fire fighting
•*• personnel and equipment from both La Costa and Station #3.
— Response time from both of these stations is approximately
3 minutes. Since Carlsbad provides this service simply as
„ a courtesy to the County, there is no provision for back-up
assistance. For instance, if fires occurred simultaneously
* at a location within the City service area and at the airport,
the City would be obligated to provide priority service to
the property which it is legally required to serve. Since
» the airport is not within the legal service area boundaries
of the City, the City could not request assistance from another
'*" jurisdiction under the City's existing mutual aid agreement.
«, The City Fire Department' responds to approximately five calls
to the airport annually. The existing water mains onsite are
* not adequate for fire protection purposes. These mains are
proposed to be upgraded as part of planned expansions to the
** airport.
f. Health Care and Emergency Medical Services - Ambulance service
*• ' is provided by the City of Carlsbad to the airport on the same
informal basis as police and fire service. An ambulance can
"* be dispatched from Stations #2 (La Costa) or #3 (Chestnut -and
m El Camino Real) to the site within approximately 3 minutes.
Accident victims are transported to Tri-City Hospital, located
...... 8 miles from the airport.
•— g. Solid Waste Disposal - Solid waste disposal service is currently
provided by McDougal Sanitation Company, which also provides
the service to properties within the City limits. The McDougal
*~ Company deposits the refuse in the Gopher Canyon landill in
Bonsall. The County proposes to open the new San Marcos land-
"*" fill in April 1978. The proposed land fill is approximately
^ 7 miles from the airport.
"* h- Public Utilities/Energy
Palomar Airport is served by 12Kv distribution facilities
^ flowing from the Batiquitos substation, roughly two miles south
of the airport. Gas service is provided from a two inch gas
* main adjacent to Palomar Airport Road and a four inch gas main
running within El Camino Real. Palomar Airport does not con-
sume a significant amount of natural gas and electricity rel-
* ative to neighboring uses. The existing facilities are adequate
for present airport use and should be adequate to serve the
«• planned expansion of the airport.
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4. Visual Quality/Aesthetics - The site possesses no special
visual or aesthetic qualities. Surrounding chaparral and oak wood-
land areas may be preceived by people as aesthetically pleasing.
The rolling topography surrounding the airport is also generally
regarded as attractive.
5. Archaeology - The airport and surrounding areas were surveyed
in August and September 1974 by an archaeologist with the San Diego
County Engineering Department. Two archaeological sites were dis-
covered in the clear zone area east of El Camino Real. The details
of this survey are contained in pages 33-37 of the Palomar Airport
Master Plan EIR. A map of archaeological sites on and around the
airport property is contained in Figure 9.
6. Circulation/Ground Access - Palomar Airport is served by two
arterial roadways and a limited number of collector streets. The
entrance to the airport (Aircraft Road) was widened in 1974 and an
access road through Palomar Airport.Business Park (Yarrow Drive)
was extended shortly thereafter. A detailed access study for the
existing airport and planned expansions is contained in Appendix
A of the Palomar Airport Master Plan (William L. Pereira Associates,
1975) .
7. Noise - The existing noise attributable to the airport results
from aircraft operations and related automobile traffic. The
existing and projected noise levels of the airport's operations
(100 CNR Contour) are shown in Figure 10. Tables II and III depict
Expected Response to Composite Noise Rating Levels and Land Use
Compatibility for Aircraft Noise. Pages 19-24 of the Palomar Airport
Master Plan EIR discuss acoustic conditions in the vicinity of the
airport.
Section IV. Significant Environmental Effects
Effects
The only significant adverse effect expected to occur as a result of
annexation will be an annyal loss of revenues to the County, estimated
as follows:*
Sales Tax $ 13,050
Aircraft Personal
Property Tax
(County's share of
this tax would de-
crease by 33%). 14,836
TOTAL $ 27,886
Inasmuch as the airport's operations will not change as a result of
the annexation no impacts on the physical environment will result.
Conceivably, if the airport did not annex and the City discontinued
its assistance with police, fire and emergency medical services, the
airport's protective/emergency services would be severly hampered.
* Based on 1975-1976 Fiscal Year Revenues.
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SURVEYED FEBRUARY 1974
/// = SURVEYED AUGUST 1974
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Archaeological Sites Source: San Diego County-
Palomar Airport Master Plan EIR
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Communities from Composite Noise Ratin g
Composite Noise Rating
Takecffs and
Landings Runups
CNR
Zone Description of Expected Response
Less than 100
100 to 115
Less than 80
80 to 95
Greater than 115 Greater than 95
Essentially no con^?lair.i5 would b-j ex~cx::ed.
The noise may. however, interfere occa-; oa-
ally with certain activities of the residents.
2 Individuals may complain, perhaps vigorously.
Concerted group action is possible.
3 Individual reactions would likely include
repeated, vigorous complaints. Concerted
group action might be expected.
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Composite Noise Rating
Takeoffs and " CNR
Landings Runups Zone
Less than 100 Less than 80 1
100 to 115 80 to 95 2
Greater than 115 Greater than 95 3
Land Use Compatibility
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Notes: (A) - A detailed noise analysts should be undertaken by qualified personnel for all
indoor or outdoor music auditoriums and all outdoor theatres.
(B) - Case history experience indicates that individuals in private residences may
•complain, perhaps vigorously. Concerted group action is possible.
(Q - An analysis of building noise reduction requirements should be made and
needed noise control features should be included in the building design.'
Table IV Palomar Airport Annual
Aircraft Operations
Table v Peak Vehicular
Traffic
Year
1973
1975
1980
1990
Total
201.000
232.000
259, 000
402,000
Single
Engine
160,800
185.600
204,611
301.500
Twin
Engine
38, 190
44,080
49. 209
88.4-10
Jet
2.010
2.320
5.180
12. 060
Year
1073
1975
1930
1990
Peak Hourly
Vehicular Traitic
102
124
174
363
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In this instance, the County could provide police, fire, and
emergency medical services by other methods, but this couldn't
be accomplished as efficiently or economically as use of existing
City services.
Section V. Measures to Mitigate Significant Effects
1. The adverse economic impact to the County will be offset by:
a. An improvement in the level of police, fire and emergency
medical services; -
b. A decrease in insurance costs due to improved services
and a lower fire rating.
c. Increasing revenues from user fees.
2. Because the airport is operated by a governmental agency, the
City will gain no authority as a result of annexation over the
land uses which occur on the property. The need to coordinate
planning for the airport with surrounding properties has been
recognized, and the County has encouraged the City's review
of plans for the airport. Efforts to make the airport com-
patible with the surrounding area can be enhanced by:
a. Upgrading of the landscaping on the bare slopes adjacent
to Palomar Airport Road to mitigate the aesthetic
impacts on surrounding properties. Native or drought-
resistant plants should be used to mitigate water consump-
tion.
b. The County continuing to enlist the City's active part-
icipation in the planning and design of future airport
facilities.
Section VI Environmental Effects Which Cannot Be Avoided
There are no significant adverse- impacts associated with the annex-
ation of the airport which are unavoidable.
Section VII Effects Found Not To Be Significant
A. Physical Environment
The annexation will have no effect on the physical environment.
All physical impacts of the airport's existing and planned operations
have been covered in the Palomar Airport Master Plan EIR.
B. Biological Environment
The annexation will not impact the biological environment. Biological
impacts of the airport's existing operation and planned expansion .are
discussed in the Palomar Airport Master Plan EIR.
C. Human Environment
The annexation will have no effect on airport noise, energy consumption
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land use, archaeology, visual quality, archaeology traffic cir-
culation, water service or sewer service.
Section VIII. Alternatives
Since the airport is an existing use which will not be significantly
altered as a result of annexation, the possible alternatives are
limited to the following:
A. No Annexation (Services Provided on Present Basis)
This alternative would:
Prevent the loss of revenues to the County;
Keep police, fire and emergency medical protection services at
the present minimum level;
- Cause the City to expend money for services for which no revenues
are received;
Allow continued existence of a County island.
B. No Annexation (City to Discontinue Police, Fire and Emergency
Medical Service)
This alternative would:
Preclude City expenditures for services;
Decrease the level of protective services available;
Increase the County's costs for extending policef fire and
ambulance services;
Increase the insurance costs for the Airport)
- Allow continued existence of a County island.
C. No Annexation (City to provide police, fire and emergency
medical services on a contract basis)
This alternative would:
Increase administrative costs for executing and periodically up-
dating a contract;
- Possibly change the distribution of costs and revenues for
provision of services;
- Improve the level of services available to the Airport;
- Allow the continued existence of a County island.
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D. Increase Area to be Annexed
This alternative would:
- Be in violation of the City's sewer moratorium ordinance;
- Allow the annexation of properties for which the City has
inadequate sewer service capabilities;
- Reduce the existing County island;
Increase property taxes on undeveloped and agricultural lands
which have no immediate development potential under the City's
General Plan.
Section IX Relationship Between Short-term Use and Long-term
Productivity
In the short-term, the airport has been able to function adequately
with the protective services presently available on an informal
basis. However, with the growth of the airport, these services are
becoming less and less satisfactory. Annexation appears to be the
most feasible method for improving existing services in the short-
term, and planning for expansion of those services in the long-term
concurrent with growth of the airport.
Section,X. Irreversible Environmental Changes
There will be no irreversible environmental changes as a result of the
annexation of the airport.
Section XI Growth Inducing Impacts
The annexation of the airport will have a minimal growth inducing
effect. In that all adjacent properties except a 156 acre parcel
west of the airport are already contiguous to City boundaries, the
annexation could enable only one annexation. That adjacent property
is shown on the City's General Plan as "Non Residential Reserve",
meaning that it is not appropriate for residential use and that
based on need, availability of services and'relationship to sur-
rounding areas -— the property is not ready for non-residential
development. .
Section XII Certification
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To the best of my knowledge, this report represents an accurate
analysis of the potential significant environmental effects of the
proposed project.
DanaHieldwhitson
PROJECT PLANNER
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PLANNING DrREC2£5R
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Section XIII. Agencies and Persons Consulted•m
— City of Carlsbad
Frank Mannen, Administrative Assistant
~* Capt. Wally Rossall, Police Department
^ Battalion Chief Alex Wolenchuck, Fire Department,
County of San Diego
Lovell C. Hurlbut, Airport Manager
"*" Palomar Airport
^ Environmental Analysis Division
-•• San Diego Gas & Electric - Mike Dudley
DHW:ar
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