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.- AGENDA BrLL NO. db $1 Initial-: 2- Dept . Hd -3 DATE: June 23, 1981
DEPARTMENT : Housing and Redevelopment C. Mgr. I_ .,&I
Sub3ect: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF THE EIR #567 AS THE ENVIRC
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Statement of the Matter
The purpose of this hearing is to consider testimony on the EIR in order to enab
the Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission to hold the legally require1
public hearing on the Village Area Redevelopment Plan.
At its meeting of November 14, 1979, the Carlsbad Planning Commission held a dul
noticed public hearing for the purpose of considering EIR #567, the Environmenta
Impact Report for the Village Area Redevelopment Plan.
Following the hearing, the Commission adopted Resolution #l561, recommending th;
the Council Certify EIR #567
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(Attached as Exhibit A).
EXHIBITS :
A. - Planning Commission Resolution #1561.
B. - Environmental Impact ReportjEIR #567 (on file in the City Clerk's
FISCAL IMPACT:
None associated with this action.
RECOMblENDATION :
After consideration of public testimony Council should by minute action Certif
EIR #567, as the EIR for the Village Redevelopment Plan.
ACTIOE:
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The matter was continued to the next ineetkg, July 7, 1981.
Council, by minute mtion, certified EIR #567, for the Village Red
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'I PLANNING COh@iISSICjl~ EZESOLTJTION 15 e1
=SOLUTION OF THE PLANNIEJG CO$QvlISSIQX OF THE CITY OF CARLSEAD, CALIFORilaIA,P RECOl%ENRI"J e THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ClLTY OF CARLSEA13
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CERTIFY TmT ENVIRONtrLENTN, IMPACT =PORT NUMBER
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EllEETS THE INTENTS AND PURPOSES OF THE CAL1FCd.R-
NIA EWIRONPIENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THE STATE
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the P4uniciE
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the 14th day of November, 1979, hold a duly noticed, pi
hearing to consider Environmental Impact Report 567; ai
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considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of a1
desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission conside
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factors relating to the Environmental Impact Report an
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The project is in full compliance with the Califc
Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR Guidelines ar
Carlsbad ENvironrnental 'Protection Ordinance of 1972 fc
following reasons:
1, The Environmental Impact Report has adequately a( potential impacts to the environment.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by the followi
recommends that the. City Council certify EIR 567, tog
with all appropriate documents attached thereto.
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hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly.
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Commission of the City of Carlsbad at a regular meetin
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Schick, Jose, Marcus, Friedstedt
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EIR #567
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of CarPsbad
will hold a Public Hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue,
Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO P.M. on Tuesday, June 23, 1981, to consider
certification of an Environmental Impact Report describing the possible
impacts created by the proposed Village Area Redevelopment Plan for pr~p~%y
generally described as the Village Area Redevelopment Project Area,
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to
attend the Public Hearing.
Housing and Redevelopment Department at 438-561 1. If you have any questions, please call the
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PUBLISH: June 13, 1981
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CONSIDERATION
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ENVIROh'MENTAL IMPACT REPORT
if567
The City of Carlsbad's City Council and the Housing and Redevelo2ment Commissio
will hold a joint Public Hearing on June 23, 1981 at 6:OO P.M. at Council
Chambers located at 1200 Elm Avenue to consider the proposed Redevelopment Plan
for the Village Area Redevelopment Project. At the same time, the City Council
and the Housing and Redevelopment Commission will consider 2nd act upon the
final environmental impact of the proposed Redevelopment Plan.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend
the Public Hearing.
If you would like additional information, please call the Housing and Rcdeveloy
Department at (714) 438-5611. Your attendance at the Public Hearing is encour;
APPLICANT:
PUBLISH : June 13, 1981
City of Carlsbad/Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission
Housing and Redevelopment
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ST& OF CALIFORNIA, ss
CONTY OF SAN DIEGO,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county aforesaid;
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled mc
I am principal clerk of the printer of the Carlsbad Journal a newspaper of general circul
piblished twice weekly in the City of Carlsbad, County of Sun Diego, State of Californh, and
newspaper is published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general characte
which newspaper at all times herein mentioned had and still has a bona fide subscription list of F
subscribers, and which newspaper has been established and published at regular intervals in th
City of Carlsbad, County of Sun Diego, State of California, for a period exceeding one
next preceding the date of publication (
notice hereinafter referred to; and that the
of which the annexed is a printed copy, has
published in each regular and entire issue c
newspaper and not in any supplement therl EIR #567 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the following dates, to-wit:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carls- bad will hold a public hearing Bt
Elm Avenue, Carlsbad. California. at 6 00 P M on Tuesday. June 23. ' 1981, to consider certification of an Environmental Impact Report de-
ated by the proposed Village Area Redevelopment Plan for prOpertY generally described as the Village
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Area Redevelopment Project Area
Those persons wishing to speak ................................. 1 on this proposal are cordially in- vited to attend the public hearing If you have any questions. please. call the Housing and Redevelop- ment Department at 438-5611 Applicant City of Carlsbad/Carls- bad Housing and Redevelopment Commission CJ S438 June 13,1981
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VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
k -. 1.0 Introduction
x’ 1.1 Purpose
1.2 EIR Updating Systems
1.3 Executive Summary
2.0 Project Description
2.1 Location
2.2 Existing Conditions
2.3 Basic Objectives
2.4 Proposed Redevelopment Plan
3.0 Impact Analysis
3.1 Geology and Soils
3.1.1 Project Setting 3.1.2 Potential Impacts
3.1.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.1.4 Analysis of Significance
3.2 Drainage Patterns
3.2.1 Pro j ec t Setting
3.2.2 Potential Impacts
3.2.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.2.4 Analysis of Significance
3.3 Ground Water and Water Quality
3.3.1 Project Setting 3.3.2 Potential Impacts 3.3.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.3.4 Analysis of Significance
3.4 Mineral Resources
3.4.1 Project Setting
3.4.2 Potential Impacts
3.4.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.4.4 Analysis of Significance
3.5 Land Form
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3.5.1 Project Setting
3.5.2 Potential Imapcts 3.5.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.5.4 Analysis of Significance
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3.6 Transportation/Access
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3.6.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
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3.7 Climate and Air Quality
3.7.1 Project Setting
3.7.2 Potential Impacts
3.7-3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.7.4 Analysis of Significance
3.8 Noise - Mobile and Stationary Sources
3.8.1 Project Setting
3.8.2 Potential Impacts
3.8.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.8.4 Analysis of Significance
3.9 Biology
3.9.1 Project Setting
3.9.2 Potential Impacts 3.9.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.9.4 Analysis of Significance
3.10 Paleontology/Archaeology/Historical
3.10.1 Project Setting 3.10.2 Potential Impacts 3.10.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.10.4 Analysis of Significance
3.11 Land Uses
3.11.1 Project Setting 3.11.2 Potential Impacts 3.11.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.11.4 Analysis of Significance
3.12 Aesthetics and Unique Physical Features
3.12.1 Project Setting 3.12.2 Potential Impacts
3.12.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.12.4 Analysis of Significance
3.13 Community Social Factors
3.13.1 Project Setting
3.13.2 Potential Impacts
3.13.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.13.4 Analysis of Significance -
3.14 Community Tax Structure
3.14.1 Project Setting
3.14.2 Potential Impacts
3.14.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
d 3.14.4 Analysis of Significance
3.15 Cultural Factors - Schools, Parks, Recreation and
Open Space
3.15.1 Project Setting
3.15.2 Potential Impacts
3.15.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.15.4 Analysis of Significance
3.16 Health and Safety - Fire, Police and Waste Disposal
3.16.1 Project Setting
3.16.2 Potential Impacts
3.16.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.16.4 Analysis of Significance
3.17 Utilities/Energy
3.17.1 Project Setting
3.17.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
3.17.4 Analysis of Significance
3 a 17 a 2 Potential Impacts
4.0 Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Impacts
5.0 Alternatives to the Proposed Action
6.0 Relationship between Local Short-Term Use of the Environment and Maintenance and Enhancement of Long- Term Productivity
Irreversible Environmental Changes that will result from
the Proposed Project
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8.0 Growth-Inducing Impact of Proposed Action
9.0 Organizations and Individuals Consulted
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LIST OF FIGURES
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’. 2.0-1 Project site in relation to the San Diego region.
2.0-2 Project site in relation to Carlsbad.
2.0-3 Village Area Redevelopment Project Preliminary
Plan Boundaries.
3.6-1 Existing Major Access Routes
3.6-2 Existing North County Transit
3.6-3 North County Average Daily Traffic.
3.6-4 Existing Average Daily Traffic within the Project Are
3.11-1 Existing Land Use
3 - 11-2 Existing Zoning
3.11-3 Existing General Plan
3.13-1 Map of Census Tract within the Project Area.
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3.7-3 Ambient Air Quality Standards, California
3.7-4 San Diego County, Exceeding Standards: Nitrogen Dic
Days Exceeding the Federal Air Quality Standards
3.7-5 San Diego County, Exceeding Standards: Hydrocarbon2
3.7-6 San Dieyo County, Exceeding Standards: Carbon Mono)
3 - 7-7 San Diego County, Exceeding Standards: Sulfur Dioxi
3.7-8 Total Suspended Particulates
3.14-1 Tax Revenue Impact Analysis
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1.1 PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Environmental Impact Report to provide an EIR which will be supplemented by additional detailc
EIR's as precise development plans are presented for implement; of the Village Area Redevelopment Plan. This report provides i initial review and analysis of the environmental impacts that 1
result from the implementation of the Plan, proposed and poteni mitigation of these impacts and possible alternatives to the
proposed project.
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The EIR will be used as a primary reference document for more detailed EIR's prepared for individual developments within the
project area. The report will focus on a general comprehensiw
perspective of the project area and will provide a baseline foi more precise identification of environmental factors described specific EIR' s.
This report has been prepared by the Staff of the Redevelopmeni
Department in accordance with the requirements of the Californ.
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the requirements of the (
of Carlsbad.
1.2 EIR UPDATE SYSTEM
Any desired update of the EIR will be determined by the Environmental Review Committee through a continual monitoring of the project relative to the location and possible changes 0.
circumstances under which the project is being carried out. TI
process will insure that there will be a continual availabilit: adequate information for the evaluation of possible significan-
environmental consequences.
1.3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Village Area Redevelopment Project has been designed
to prevent the further deterioration of Carlsbad's Central
Business District and re-establish it's commercial importance
within the community. To achieve this goal various land uses
and development concepts have been established to effectuate
a more desirable and compatible relationship between the
physical and social environments of CBD and it's adjacent areas.
of Carlsbad's urban core.
and intensification of existing land uses as well as the
construction of multi-family residential units and public
facilities where feasible.
An increase in traffic generated by the project is anticipated due to the intensification of land uses proposed. The additio traffic will result in an increase in emissions and noise
The Plan will involve the revitalization of 204 +/- ac
The Plan encourages new development
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produced from mobile sources, however, if an effective cir-
culation system and the proposed mitigation are implemented, n significant impact should result. Increased demand for utilit energy producing resources and community services will occur d
to the intensified density of the project area. The cumulativ
more precise data becomes available.
In conclusion, it is unlikely that the implementation of the
Redevelopment Plan will have a significant cumulative adverse
irnpace on the environment. Restoration of Carlsbad's deterior
ating center core will provide renewed productivity to the CBC
an increase in available housing, landscaped open space and
employment opportunities within the central city and enhanceme
of the project area's aesthetic quality.
w effect on these resources and services will be evaluated as
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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2.1 LOCATION
The project is located within the City of Carlsbad and
will encompass 204 acres. The North-South boundaries vary,
extending from Buena Vista Lagoon, at its farthest point, North to Walnut Avenue, it's farthest point South. The East-West
boundaries also vary, extending from 1-5, at it's farthest poir
East, to Ocean Street, it's farthest point West.
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2.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
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As with most older central business districts, the Village
Project area is suffering from physical decline and obsolescenc
This decline is based upon several complex factors, including 1
following:
A. Design limitations in the basic layout and developme
of the Village Project area. "The samll building on-the-
building site" pattern of the Village Project area was es tablished prior to Incorporation in 1954 and has manifest
no propensity for change. This pattern tends to preclude the necessary expansion of individual businesses, and to preclude the development of those amenities, such as on-
site parking, ornamental landscaping, and urban open spac and plazas, which have been successfully used in modern
regional shopping centers.
B. Structural inadequacy and decline of commercial buil
Several of the central business district's buildings are
to the extent of obsolescence; others are sited and/or IC
so that they cannot be effectively altered or expanded tc
accommodate a volume of trade which would justify their c
tinued existence in the urban core of Carlsbad.
C. Deterioration of residential fabric of the core.
The urban core was the City of Carlsbad's original residc
community. The central business district's unplanned in1
sions into its periphery created, in spots, declining residential fabric.
D. Inadequate transportation. The circulation and tra
portation systems reflect the age of the area. Streets
surrounding the central business district are narrow and
poorly suited to today's traffic demands. Alley access
for most businesses is insufficient for delivery and tra
pick-up. The majority of the parking spaces available f
shoppers in the Village Area are located behind the busi district. The rearrangement, and perhaps the augmentati the central business district's off-street parking, shoL planned. There is a need for improvements in the integr
of the local and regional public transportation systems
the business district.
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Several buildings within the area are in need of structural treatment ranging from complete restoration or replacement
to general repair and modernization. ioration 1s found in the older section of the commercial distri
between Walnut Avenue and Grand Avenue.
The project area has substantial economic problems. Most of tk
new major development and employment opportunities have occurre
in areas removed from this historical central business district
This is substantiated by the fact that the CBD is experiencing substantially slower rate of unadjusted growth than the City as whole.
2.3 BASIC OBJECTIVES
The urban core of the City of Carlsbad - centered in the Villa1
Project area and including the central business district, professional office building, and the original townsite of the
City - is the commercial-civic focus of the Carlsbad Planning A
The objectives of the Village Area Redevelopment Plan are:
Eliminate blight and blighting influences that prese
exist in the project area.
B. Encourage a variety of residential accommodations an
amenities in the Village Area so as to increase the advan of close-in living and convenient core shopping, toward t end of encouraging a deversity of age, income and ethnic
characteristics.
C. Restrict the highest residential density to areas ir near the Village Center.
D. Introduce programs to revitalize all areas which arc deteriorating or have high potential to become deterioral
E. Provide an organized system of commercial land uses be grouped in a village setting, rather than a strip or
commercial manner. Such uses should include administrat
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and professional offices, retail outlets, and public off
F. Provide within the Village Core Area, a variety of
and locations for specialty, unique, and attractive shop with strong pedestrian orientation. Locations and space
should be interconnected with attractive pedestrian belt corporating landscaping and/or unique texture.
G. Provide a variety of commercial, tourism, and recre tional activity, especially close to the beach, in conji with special entertainment facilities, restaurants and c
uses which will foster a village concept and not detrimc
impact residential usage.
H. Provide for pedestrian and bicycle access to the RI
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I. Provide for visual amenity through such means as
landscaped court yards, attractive and harmonious
architectural forms and vest pocket parks.
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through restoration and rehabilitation of structures.
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L. Stimulate and attract private investment.
M. Provide a convenient circulation system with an emphi
on ease of access and convenient, safe and attractive off.
street parking areas.
* Arrest decay and decline throughout the project area
Guide development to preserve aesthetic and cultural
N- public transit facilities.
0. Establish the Village center area as the North County's focus for specialty goods and services.
P. Establish design control in keeping with the desired
village atmosphere.
Accommodate existing and future local and regional
2.4 PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT
The redevelopment of the area is designed to qualitatively up? the area and provide housing and jobs for a wide cross-sectior
the populace. In this context, the following are elements of
A. Providing a New Economic Base - Redevelopment of the area will channel existing market potentials into a phase and efficiently managed total project, and obviate reliar
which usually have narrower aims.
B. Existing Environment - Redevelopment rehabilitation
should introduce new qualitative development into the re1
ment area, and thereby upgrade and strengthen existing d
ment worthy of preservation. Cases in point are: a) si
and structures proven to be a historical and architectur
asset to the City of Carlsbad, b) social units in which
needs and life styles are compatible and enriching to tl
project as a whole; c) uses which, if upgraded, will be
compatible with the micro-enviroment desired for the rei
ment project area.
C. New Development - Redevelopment of the project arez
should not be a single purpose arrangement of land uses,
but a combination of uses which foster day and night-
time use of the Central Business District. In this res;
Office, COmmerlCal, cultural, recreational, and residen. uses should be developed.
upon isolated and unrelated private development decision'
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D. Relationship to Surrounding Area - Redevelopment sh
strengthen and provide transition to the redevelopment
areas as well as to catalyze private redevelopment and
rehabilitiation which would match the qualitative standa
should provide opportunities for proper linkages (in ter
of architecture and land use) from the site to the surro area.
E. Types of Proposed Redevelopment Actions - To attain
the goal and objectives of this plan, the redevelopment
activities to be undertaken might involve acquisition of
land, clearance of some structures, rehabilitation by owner participants or developers, the removal and/or in-
modification of private utilities, and disposition and/c lease of land for redevelopment for the type of reuse permitted under this plan. It is the aim of the plan tc
stimulate participation of owners, residents and merchan
in order to achieve and facilitate implementation.
& proposed in this plan. The physical redevelopment plan
stallation of public improvements, the underqroundinq an
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
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3.1 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
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The land use has no apparent surface fault lines or unusual geological features. characterized by sedimentary and alluvial deposits
underlain by sedimentary rock strata.
The area consists of horizontally bedded Eocene dense
silty sands, hard silts and clays, and dense clayey sands
Overlying the formational material are soft to medium-den
colluvial, clay sands and expansive topsoil clays.
There are no obvious faults, ancient landslides, or dippi.
bedding planes on the site which would adversely affect development .
The geology of the region i,
3.1.2 Potential Impacts
None.
3.1.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.1.4 Analysis of Significance
It appears that there will be no significant geologic related impacts resulting from the Redevelopment Plan.
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3.2 DRAINAGE PATTERNS
Ir Project Setting 3.2.1
The project area is located mostly within the City's
Central Drainage Basin. for the area by way of an underground system located along Grand Avenue, between Madison Street and State
Street, and along Laguna Drive between Madison Street anc
State Street. This system drains North towards Buena Vista Lagoon.
3.2.2 Potential Impacts
Major drainage is provided
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3.2.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.2.4 Analysis of Significance
The implementation of the plan should have no impact on
the existing drainage patterns.
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3.3 GROUND WATER AND WATER QUALITY
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There are no water bodies within the project area. Liqui
waste will be discharged into the public sewage system
and will be treated prior to it's outfall into the ocean.
Additional runoff water will occur from the expansion of
parking facilities and new development. The amount of
increase can not be determined until specific plans are
available.
3.3.2 Potential Impacts
None at this time.
3.3.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.3.4 Analysis of Significance
If the increase in runoff is substantial, impacts and groposed mitigation will be addressed in specific EIR's.
At the present time any projected increase in runoff
due to the project will have an insignificant effect on water quality.
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3.4 MINERAL RESOURCES
3.4.1 Project Setting
There have been no known valuable mineral resources found to exist within the project area.
3.4.2 Potential Impacts
None.
3.4.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.4.4 Analysis of Significance
There should be no significant impacts on mineral
resources resulting from this project.
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3.5 LAND FORM
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3.5.1 Project Setting
The topography of the site is relatively flat, sloping
gently from the southeast to the northwest. No
significant grading is anticipated at the present time.
If major grading is required for development it will e
discussed in a specific EIR.
3.5.2 Potential Impacts
None at the present time.
3.5.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.5.4 Analysis of Significance
The project will most likely have an insignificant effect
on the overall land form.
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3.6
3.6
3.6 TRANSPORTATION/ACCESS
3.6.1
Existing Access and Traffic Flow
Several major routes and numerous local streets provide
access into the project area (See Fig. 3.1-6). Elm Avenue
and Carlsbad Boulevard both carry an average daily traffic
(ADT) count of approximately 15,000 vehicles/day.
Existing Public Transportation
Public transportation to the project area is available
from local areas and neighboring cities. Daily service
from San DIego is provided by the San Diego Transit
Corporation.
Pro j ec t Setting
I
North County Transit provides direct service to San Diego and also operates many local routes which provide access
to the project.
Proposed Circulation
Traffic volume within the project area is expected
to increase significantly. The Redevelopment Plan attemF
to minimize increases in VMT by modifying the circulation
system and possibly incorporating mini-transit system (i.e., minibus, shuttle vehicles) . Historically, imple- mentation of a small scale transit system could be anti- cipated to reduce VMT within the central business distric by 1% to 5%. It would also be expected to promote smootl-
intra-project vehicular movement. Methods for establish:
smooth linkage between project area transportation facil:
and those beyond the project area will also be explored.
3.6.2 Potential Impacts
A. Traffic volume within the project and associated areas is expceted to increase significantly as the projc
nears completion. However, the total volume cannot be
estimated until specific redevelopment plans become avai
B. Increased traffic in the CBD could increase the num of conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians.
3.6.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
A. The implementation of an effective circulation syst
including a mini-transit system, which will tend to redc
the total anticipated increase in VMT within the project area and promote smooth intra-project move.ent.
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B. Development of improved parking facilities which will facilitate ingress and egress without restricting
the even flow of street traffic.
3.6.4 Analysis of Significance
The implementation of an effective circulation system
and mini-transit system should relieve congestion and
facilitate the flow of traffic in the area.
When projected traffic volumes become available, the
impact of the project on the existing transportation system will be evaluated.
Pedestrian movement will be enhanced through the
implementation of the circulation, and provisions for
inter-connects with beach access points will be encourac
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3.7
3.7 CLIMATE AND AIR QUALITY
3.7.1 Project Setting
A. Climate. The area is dominated by the Calif- ornia Mediterranean climate. A distinguishing characteris Of this climate is that maximum rainfall occurs during wir
usually between the months of December and March. In addj summers are hot and dry, winters are mild, and there is a
high percentage of sunshine throughout the year.
The average high temperature in the summer is approximate.
800 F, and the average low temperature in the winter is
approximately 400 F, and the average annual precipitation
Carlsbad is approximately 15 inches (Close, 1970).
The prevailing winds for the entire county are westerly t northwesterly due to the predominant climatic influence w is the offshore Pacific High.
The other influential wind pattern which periodically pre
dominates in the county is the easterly Santa Ana conditi This condition produces two or three-day periods of hot,
dry desert winds.
The afternoon temperature inversion height, the altitude
which pollution is trapped, is 2,000 feet for the San Die
Air Basin. The morning inversion height in the winter i: approximately 800 feet and is approximately 1000 feet in
summer. The mixing depth in the winter, therefore, chant
approximately 1,200 feet. In the summer, it changes 900 feet. The greater change between the morning and afternc mixing depths increases the ability of the atmosphere to disperse pollutants.
B. Existing Air Quality. The air pollution monitoring station nearest the project area is the Oceanside statio
The next closest station is in Escondido. Table 3.7-1 s the number of days that pollution has exceeded state and
federal standards at these two stations. Table 3.7-2 es the number of days that pollution has exceeded Standards
the project site, based on its distance from those stati
Air quality in the San Diego Air Basin is at times inflL by emissions to the north. pollution from the Los Angeles Air Basin out to sea whei drifts south and is blown ashore again into San Diego
County.
3.7.2 Potential Impacts
The proposed project would generate the following incre
emissions at completion:
.
(Information obtained in personal
communication with Hal Brown, APCD, 8/28/79)
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The impacts of these emissions on the San Diego Air Basin are difficult to determine. Emissions to not respect property
lines. If the project was not undertaken, similar development
would be constructed elsewhere in the North County to meet
market demand. Therefore similar amounts of emissions would be added to the Air Basin anyway.
Because the project is already developed and contiguous to
urbanized areas less emissions will result from shorter vehicu
trips hinterland than if properties were developed.
3.7.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
As noted above, Air Quality is a regional problem not
confined to or totally mitigable within the Redevelopment
Area. Regional solutions called for in the Regional Air
Quality Strategies for the San Diego Air Basin (RAQS) inc
A. Extension and maximum use of public transit.
B. Maximum use of carpools and "vanpools".
C. Increased standards and their enforcement for fixed
emission sources.
D. Multiple use of land to reduce trips.
The proposed Redevelopment Plan is designed with the heaviest density areas closest to the commercial/ recreational center. The proposed Plan also includes provision for bicycle, pedestrian, and facilities within the project, connecting with City-wide networks.
3.7.4 Analysis of Significance
The following mitigation measures are recommended to furt minimize the generation of emissions within the project:
A. Locate and design bicycle, pedestrian and facilities within each subdivision or site development plan in such manner that their everyday use for transportation is enco
B. Install bicycle racks and facilities in the commeric
center, parks, and similar areas to encourage the use of
transportation mode.
C. Locate, design and improve transit stops within the
project in such a manner that the use of transit is encouraged.
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3.8.
3.8.
3.8.
3.8 NOISE
3.8.1 Project Setting
Stationary Sources. stationary noise in the vicinity of the Redevelopment Area.
Mobile Sources. Vehicular traffic is the primary source of
noise generation within the study area. However, at preser
AMTRAK operates six daily passenger erains from Sa2 Die90 t Los Angeles.
through Carlsbad'daily. The majority of the noise emanates from the locomotive (and its component systems, such as
exhaust devices and cooling fans) and from the interaction
between the rail and train wheels.
3.8.2 Potential Impacts
An increase in noise due to anticipated increase in
vehicular traffic .
3.8.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
Euildings to be constructed within the project area should
be designed to provide adeqaute protection from noise gene
from mobile sources.
3.8.4 Analysis of Significance
When projected traffic volumes become available a noise
level analysis, based on those estimates, will be
conducted.
There is no significant source of
Additionally, three freight trains pass
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3.9 BIOLOGY
3.9.1 Project Setting
It is unlikely that any valuable biological resources
exist within the project site.
been developed since the turn of the century and is
presently heavily urbanized.
bluch of the area has
3.9.2 Potential Impacts
None.
3.9.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.9.4 Analysis of Significance
There should be no significant impacts on biological resources resulting from the project.
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3.10 PALEONTOLOGY/ARCHAEOLOGY/HISTORICAL
3.10.1 Project Setting
There are no known archaeological or paleon*ological resources within the project.
3.10.2 Potential Impacts
None.
3.10.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.10.4 Analysis of Significance
None.
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3.11 LAND USE
3.11.1 Project Setting
The primary existing land uses are residential and com-
mercial, which utilize a combined total of 88 acres or
43% of the area. Of the total acreage only 16 acres of
vacant land remains. (See Fig. 3.11-1). The following
table summarizes the existing land uses and acreage.
EXISTING LAND USE SUMMARY
Land Use Acres Percent of Site
25%
6% 25.27 12%
1% Public 14.00 7%
12%
30% Vacant 16.07 7%
Total 204.00 100%
Residential 49.99
Retail Commercial 12.74
Service Commercial Manufacturing 3.17
Quasi-public 23.30
Streets & Alleys 60.00
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The Redevelopment Plan provides for new development and
intensification of existing land uses, including commercia
professional and administrative and high density residenti
uses.
3.11.2 Potential Impacts
New development and expansion of existing land uses would produce higher density and differing building profil
within the study area.
3.11.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
Proposed expansion and/or new development land uses would
be required to comply with the Redevelopment Plan.
3.11.4 Analysis of Significance
The intensification of land uses in conformance with the
Redevelopment Plan should not create any significant adver
impacts.
COMMERCIAL AREA
TRAVEL' SERVICES COMMERCIAL -- CUMNNATlON DISTRICT (RM , RMH. RC 1
HIGH DENSITY 2 ESIDENTIAL
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EXISTING ZONING
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GOVERNMENT
LOW MEDiUM DENSlTY
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3.12 AESTHETICS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL FEATURES
3.12.1 Pro j ec t Setting
The Village Area and the adjacent residential and com-
mercial areas have an overall crowded and aged appearance Many of the structures are suffering from physical deter-
ioration as well as architectural obsolescence.
In contrast, the parks that are located within the project
area offer a retreat from the urban core and generate a
visually appealing and restful atmosphere.
3.12.2 Potential Impacts
The Plan, if implemented, will enhance the visual
quality of the urban core.
3.12.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.12.4 Analysis of Significance
The plan provides for the revitalization of structures tha
have lost their visual quality. Provisions have also been
made for the addition of landscaped areas and open space which are presently nonexistant. The renewal plan will
generate an aesthetically pleasing and appealing atmos-
phere if implemented.
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3.13 COP4MUNITY SOCIAL FACTORS
3.13.1 I Project Setting
Demography. The project area, as noted in the 1975
mid-decade census, contained approximately 20 percent
of the total households in the City. At the time of the
census, it should be noted that 36 percent of the household
with a total income of less than $10,000 were located withi
the proposed boundaries. Flhen the project was viewed in
population earned less than $10,000. This is significant
when viewed in light of the fact that City-wide, only 38 PE cent of the households had incomes within the same range. Additional analysis found that 22 percent of the total
population in 1975 was over the age of 55. Normally, a
higher incidence of senior citizens is found close to a
given City's central business district than is found pro-
portionately on a City-wide basis. However, in the City
of Carlsbad, the census does not bear this out. In fact,
the project area contains seniors only to that proportion
found City-wide.
3.13.2 Potential Impacts
A. An increased mean income in the study area could
result from implementation of the plan.
B. An increase in available housing for middle-income
isolation, it was found that 69 percent of the area's
families could occur.
C. The project would provide temporary employment oppor- tunities during new construction and revitalization of de-
clining structures.
D. An increase in employment opportunities within the
CBD would result, due to the expansion of office and com- mercial uses in the area.
E. The implementation of the plan could cause the dis-
placement of persons or establishments occupying blighted
and/or incompatible buildings.
3.13.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
A. None.
B. None.
C. None.
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D. The renewal and construction of middle income
multi-family dwelling units and commercial buildings
will be encouraged.
E. If needed, relocation assistance will be provided by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Carlsbad as required under Section 33000 of the California Health and Safety Code and in conformance with Government Code Chapter 16, Division 7, Title I.
3.13.4 Analysis of Significance
The plan, if implemented, will promote a socially balanced
community and provide an increase in employment oppor-
tunities within the study area. There should be no significant, negative social impacts resulting.
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3.14 COMMUNITY TAX STRUCTURE
3.14.1 Project Setting
The City of Carlsbad's tax effort in 1978-79 was governed by the content of the recently enacted Proposition 13
provisions. The Village project is located within tax
code area 9000.
The auditor and controller of the County of San Diego has
prepared a report entitled "Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency
Village Area Redevelopment Project/Base Year Assessment
Roll; Report Per Health and Safety Code 33328".
The chart below depicts the impact of the project upon all
taxing agencies within tax code area 9000.
3.14 TABLE I
TAX REVENUE IMPACT ANALYSIS
Taxing Total Taxing Total 1st Year Redevelopment Agenc Agency Agency Revenue Redevelopment Revenue as percenti
Agency Revenue Total Revenue
0.011 % County $ 104 , 322 $ 12
City of Carlsbad 158 , 682 661 0.42
Unified Schools 330,585 986 0.30
Community College 192 , 512 138 0.07
Special District
Tri-City
0.11 Hospital 244 , 273 267
Car 1 sbad Bond 11,395 33 0.28
I1 11 52 , 754 163 0.31
II 11 120,978 376 0.31 Prop. 13 315,019,993 26383 0.01
CMWD #1 96,683 272 0.28
CMWD #4 46 , 601 132 0.28
Metro Water Dist. 263,632 742 0.28
Co. Water Author it y 140,777 396 0.28
TOTAL $316 , 783 , 187 30 , 461 0.0096 %
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The Community Redevelopment Law authorizes a method of
financing redevelopment projects based upon a prescribed allocation of property within the project is, in effect, fr
at the level existing prior to adoption of the redevelopmer plan, and all overlapping taxing bodies continue to receive the taxes derived by the levy of the current tax rate agair
this frozen base. All property taxes collected each year
after the adoption of the redevelopment plan upon any
increase in assessed valuation above the established base level may be credited to a redevelopment agency and pledget to the repayment of any indebtedness incurred in the develc ment of the project. After all such indebtedness has been
repaid, the total taxes produced by the project thereafter accrue to the respective taxing bodies in the usual manner
3.14.2 Potential Impacts
A. Revitalization of deteriorated areas and new developmc within the study area will raise the assessed vaulation
of properties.
B. On a short term basis, because of the redevelopment project, the increased income derived from land improvemen.
will not be realized to the taxing agency until the repaymt
of any indebtedness incurred by the redevelopment project
has been implemented.
3.14.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
Application for Federal Funds, Community Block Grant and/or Revenue Sharing Funds could be made to reduce the
short term impact on the taxing agency.
3.14.4 Analysis of Significance
The redevelopment of the study area will cause an increase( assessed valuation of improved properties which will provii
a larger tax base in support of the community once repayme
of any indebtedness is fulfilled. It is unlikely that any
long term adverse impact will result.
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3.15 CULTURAL FACTORS - SCHOOLS, PARKS, RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE
3.15.1 Project Setting
Schools.
attendance boundaries: Jefferson, Pine and Buena Vista
Elementary. This site is also within the boundaries of
Carlsbad Junior High and Senior High Schools.
Listed below by district are the present enrollments and
capacities of schools which serve La Costa.
The project involves three elementary school
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT CAPACITY
Carlsbad Unified School District:
Valley Junior ‘High 510 783 Carlsbad High School
Jefferson Elementary 424 Data not avai Pine Elementary 344 Data not avai
1468 1367
Buena Vista Elementary 428 583
It should be noted that capacity enrollments are tenuous
and subject to considerable fluctuation as the number
of portables and the program type changes at the school
in question.
3.15.2 Parks and Recreation
The Village Area is located in park in lieu district 1 and There are 5 parks in this area. They are: 1) Maxton Brown
Park, 2) Maxton Brown Extension Park, 3) Magee Park, 4) Rc
Park and 5) Harding Street Community Center.
Acres Improvements
Maxton Brown Park 1.4 3 concrete picnic 4 benches, 1 drink
trees, shrubs, tur
Maxton Brown Extension 2.1 Landscaped (defunc resevoir site, pum
station
5 concrete picnic
3 benches 1 drinking fountai trees, shrubs, tur
fountain, Landscap
Rotary Park 1.0
Harding St. Community
Center 1.5 3 buildings (senic
citizens center, 1
meeting room, audi
SI kitchen) offices landscaped
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Magee Park 2.2 Horseshoe pits,
shuffleboard courts drinking fountains,
5 picnic tables, 6 park benches,
3 historical buildi
parking lot, meetir
house, landscaped -
trees, shrubs, turf
3.15.2 Potential Impacts
A. which could generate additional school-aged children.
B.
a greater need for additional parklands in the area.
3.15.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
A. In order to provide the necessary facilities for new
students anticipated with the development of the project
area, developers will be required to enter into agreements
with the district to provide necessary funds as required
by the Board of Trustees of the Carlsbad Unified School
District.
B. The continued growth of the Carlsbad community requir
a continuous planning effort on the part of the local schc
district in order to meet both near and far-term enrollmer The district is actively involved in such efforts and wil:
continue to assess developers in order to provide necessal services.
C.
further impact on available parks in the area.
3.15.4 Analysis of Significance
Complaince with the mitigation measures will result in
an insignificant impact on schools or parks in the projec
area.
The plan will encourage new residential development
If new residential development occurs it would create
Provisions for parklands by developers would mitigatc
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3.16 HEALTH AND SAFETY - FIRE, POLICE AND SOLID WASTE DISPOSAl
3.16.1 Project Setting
Structural deficiencies exist in the older structures
located within the project area. In some instances, thee deficiencies are the result of aging, while in other in-
stances, they are the result of inadequate construction c alteration over the past life of the structure. There appear to be buildings sited and located in such a way
so as to prohibit effective alteration or expansion to accommodate the volume of trade which would justify
continued existence in the urban core area.
Fire and Police. Fire and Police protection are provided
by the City of Carlsbad. The nearest stations are locate
at Elm Avenue, east of Pi0 Pico, and east of the project
Solid Waste Disposal. Solid waste disposal service for t
project area is provided by Coast Waste Management.
3.16J Potential Impacts
None.
3.16.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
None.
3.16.4 Analysis of Significance
The removal or restoration of deteriorated structures wil: provide a safe environment within and surrounding the
buildings.
Fire and Police protection and the Solid Waste Disposal service should have the capacity to service the study are;
No significant adverse impacts concerning health and safet in the project area are anticipated.
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3.17 UTILITIES AND ENERGY
3.17.1 Project Setting
Gas and Electricity. The San Diego Gas and Electric Com]
presently provides gas and electric service to the redevc ment area. Electrical power is generated by fossil fuel
provided by facilities in and near Carlsbad. An evalua.
of additional service required for new development will 1 provided in specific EIR' s.
Water The Carlsbad Municipal Water District services the redevelopment area with potable water which is imported i northern California and the Colorado River. At present t
is no shortage of water within the City.
Sewage. Sewage System. It is anticipated that Carlsbad will ultimately acquire enough capacity to provide for the city's anticipated growth for redevelopment throughout
the life of the Redevelopment Plan.
3.17.2 Potential Impacts
If a significant increase in demand for water, electricit natural gas, or sewage treatment occurs, the resulting impacts will be addressed in specific EIR's.
3.13.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives
If impacts occur, mitigation and/or alternatives will be
discussed in specific EIR's.
3.17.4 Analysis of Significance
Water, sewage, gas and electric service is currently provided to the area. Proposed increases in services will be evaluated before they occur.
Sewage treatment facilities are operated by Encj
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4.0 UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Section
3.1 Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan will not
create any significant geologic related, adverse impact
Impact on existing drainage patterns is anticipated to insignificant.
At the present time no significant impact on ground wa. or water quality would occur if the plan were implernen
3.2
3.3
3.4 No adverse effect on mineral resources should result.
3.5 NO significant, negative effects on land form are
anticipated.
An increase in traffic on streets in and adjacent to t
project will occur.
3.7 An increase in emissions produced by mobile sources wi
result due to increased traffic generated by the proje
3.8 Noise generated by motor vehicles will increase, in ar
3.6
adjacent to the project area.
3.9 Impact on biological resources will be insignificant.
3.10 No adverse effect on paleontological, archaeological (
historical resources are likely to result.
No undesirable impact is associated with the proposed use policy.
Adverse impact on the aesthetic quality of the study i
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3.12
is not expected.
3.13 An insignificant impact on the areas social well bein
will result.
At the present time no adverse impact on the cornunit tax structure is anticipated.
The plan is not expected to create any further impact on the cultural factors in the area.
An increased demand for police and fire protection
and other community services will occur in the area due to increased population density.
There will be an increase in the use of non-renewablt
energy producing resources due to increased density of the project area.
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5.0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION
A. A no project alternative would result in the futher deterioration of the urban core as well as jeopardizing t€
social and economic well being of the residents and com-
mercial establishments in the area. If the project is
not implemented, conditions as cited below would manifest within the study area.
An increased demand and need for open space.
A continuing decline of the business climate in the
central area.
Erosion of the social and cultural environment as we
as aesthetic quality.
Continuation of the present vehicle/pedestrian cir- culation patterns which inhibit satisfactory relatio ships.
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B. A redevelopment plan, characterized by complete building clearance, the resubdivision of land,
and the rearrangement of street patterns could be effectu
in the project area as an alternate course. However, a f redevelopment program was considered extreme and not to b
in the best interest of the community. Such an extensive
gram would create the total disruption of Carlsbad's urba
core and tend to destroy the character and design of
the central business district. Further, the financial co
siderations involved in total land acquisition and cleara
would be prohibitive, far exceeding the revenues that cou
be derived from a frozen tax base. Therefore, this type
redevelopment plan was rejected as a viable approach.
C. A low-key redevelopment plan could be implemented as
an alternative project. This type of "face lift" program
would be accomplished by refurbishing store fronts and
providing street furnishing's, landscaping, and street
improvements where feasible. The areas aesthetic quality
and business climate would be improved, but to a limited degree only. The main goals and objectives of the propos redevelopment project would not be attained if this actic were effectuated. No substantial strengthening of the urban core would result from this type of project.
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6.0 THE =LATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S
ENVIRONI'ENT AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF
LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY.
Short term effects,. if the proposed plan is implemented, would include increased traffic and noise associated with con-
struction operations.
The long-term cumulative adverse effects of the proposed action
would include increased population density, increased traffic
and noise generated by the commercial and residential develop-
ments, commitment of existing vacant land to development and
the use of non-renewable resources.
Delaying the proposed action could result in the further declin
of Carlsbad's center city.
Implementation of the plan could provide the overall enhancemen
of the project area and the renewed productivity of Carlsbad's
Business District.
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7.0 IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES bJXICH WOULD BE INVOLVE1
IN THE PROPOSED ACTION SHOULD IT BE IMPLEMENTED.
A. Use of existing vacant land for development will eliminate its long range use as open space.
B. Material resources used in building and refurbishing will be committed and reduce their availability in the
near future.
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8.0 GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTION
The Plan, if implemented, would increase the productivity
of the CBD and could create a demand for additional commercial,
office and residential development in and near the study area.
As a result, the new development would increase the demand for
community services and public utilities.
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9.0 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED
* 1. City of Carlsbad, Engineering Department
2. Larry C. Dossey, City of Carlsbad, Engineering Departme]
3. Mike Zander, City of Carlsbad, Planning Department.
4. Charles Grim, City of Carlsbad, Planning Department.
5. Jack Renthorn, City of Carlsbad, Redevelopment Departme]
6. Andrew Aitken, City of Carlsbad, Redevelopment Departme
7. Hal Brown, Air Pollution Control District.
8. Carlsbad Unified School District.
9. Doug Duncanson, City of Carlsbad, Parks & Recreation.
SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Carlsbad, City of
1975, Special Census
1974, General Plan, Noise Element Geologic & Seismic Safety Element Public Safety Element
1978, Amendment to General Plan
1977, Village Area Preliminary Redevelopment Plan.
Comprehensive Planning Organization
1978, Series IV Population Forecasts
1978, Areawi.de Water Quality Management Plan.
San Diego County, Air Pollution Control District
1976, Regional Air Quality Strategies for San Diego Air B:
1978, Revised Regional Air Quality Strategies. 1974, Regional Emission Inventory.
Duncan and Jones
1971, "Preliminary Analysis of Problems and Issues: the Inner City".
San Diego County, Auditor and Controller
1979, Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency Village Area Redevelopment Project I, Base Year Assessment Roll; Report Per Health and Safety 33328.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CiTY OF CARLSBAD
September 11, 1979 Planning Department
Mr. Andrew J. Aitken
Assistant Redevelopment Coordinator
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Subject: Village Area Redevelopment Plan
Dear Mr. Aitken:
The draft Environmental Impact Report concerning the Village Area Redevelop,
ment Plan forwarded by your letter of September 4, 1979 has been reviewed.
Based upon the data contained therein, no adverse impact upon this facility
appears to exist.
Sincerely, &?-
R. F. Goodman
General Manager
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EDMUND G. BROWR STATE OF CALIFORNIA-CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
SAN DIEGO COAST REGIONAL COMMISSJON
6154 MISSION GORGE ROAD, SUITE 220
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92120 - TEL. (714) 280-6992
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p ;an&g Departw.'/1 f Mr. Jack Henthorn, Redevelopment Coordinator
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Subject:
Dear Jack:
Thank you for the opportunity of commenting on the Draft Master Environ
mental Impact Report for the Village Area Redevelopment Plan. The unde
lying assumption for all our comments is that the Village Area Plan wi
at some point be incorporated into the Local Coastal Program for the Ci
of Carlsbad. We also feel it is important to acknowledge the fact that
more detailed EIR's will be prepared for individual developments within
the project area, and that these more detailed environmental reviews ma
well respond to the concerns raised in our comments. Therefore, our co.
Village Area Redevelopment Plan- draft MEIR
merits on the draft MEIR will be brief,
The IkaftMEIR mentions the provision of such transportation and circula
alternatives as minibus, shuttles, and bicycle facilities. However, it
not made clear whether or not these alternatives would connect with beac
access points. We would urge the City to examine closely the feasibili
of including beach access stops or routes within any proposed alternati-
transportation system.
Our final comment has to do with the issue of low-and moderate-cost hous
The Draft MEIR states that the Village Area Plan would increase the avai
ability of housing for middle income individuals and families. While WE
as the Commission staff, fully support such an objective, more precise
information as to how this objective would be achieved will be necessary.
to satisfy the requirements for the LCP.
Should you have any questions regarding our comments, or the application
of the Coastal Act to the Village Area Plan please contact me.
Sincerely,
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Chief Planner
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Redevelopment Coordinator CfTY OF CJ+&S8& r- Iinnl;,7 @z3artrr,L,,;
Mr. Jack Henthorn,
City of Carl sbad
1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008
Subject:
Dear Mr. Henthorn:
Thank you for this opportunity to evaluate and respond to the subject report that is a part of the City service area - City Water Department, and a part
of this Water District.
Basically, we would comment to you that the EIR makes a very brief commentary upon the impact of the redevelopment program upon the public water supply of the redevelopment area. Inasmuch as there is a potential for an increase in the level of land use within the redevelopment area, there must be pursued a detailed analysis of the impact of the increased land uses upon the existing water system of the area and an identification of the changes that must be made to accommodate this more intensive land use. The Carlsbad Water Distric in turn would look at our water system capability to assimilate the increased demands from the redevelopment area. The report talks about "potential impac being addressed to in specific EIR's; however, we would be of the opinion tha all of the public utilities would want to be discussed in specifics at the ti the entire redevelopment area is analyzed.
We believe it would be timely to convene a conference with your department ai7 the City Water Department to develop a study program that will respond to the questions that the Master EIR have raised.
Very truly yours,
CARLSBAD MUNICIRAL W TER DISTRICT
Draft Master EIR - Village Area Redevelopment Plan, City of Carlsba
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1. paragraph 2.
City of Carlsbad response to public comments.
San Diego Coast Regional Commission
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.i The proposed circulation system will extend beyond the
% boundaries of the Redevelopment Project Area as noted in
Section 3.6. The circulation system will transition at the
major access points along the beach area as indicated in
Section 3.6.4.
2. paragraph 3.
There are provisions for increasing the availability of
housing opportunities within the goals of the Redevelopment
Plan, but the majority of residential development lies out-
side of the boundaries of the Coastal Zone. However, those
Coastal Commission will be addressed in the housing strategy
of the Local Coastal Plan.
areas that remain under the jurisdiction of the California
11.2 Carlsbad Municipal Water District
1. paragraph 2.
Any alteration or intensification of existing land use pattern
are strictly guided by the City General Plan. Because
the Redevelopment Plan does not purport any deviation, or
alteration of the General Plan there are no significant impact
anticipated from the plan on the water system. However, as
noted in Section 3.17.2, if a significant increase in demand
for water service occurs due to development, the resulting
impacts will be addressed in the individual development's
specific environmental impact report.
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NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE
CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
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HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public hearing to con
the adoption of the Village Area Redevelopment Plan and cer
of EIR #567, which was held on Tuesday, June 23, 1981, IS H
CONTINUED to Tuesday, July 7, 1981, at 6:OO P.M., in the Ci
Council Chambers , 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California.
DATED: June 24, 1981
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