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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-23; City Council; 6641; EIR for the Village Area Redevelopment PlanL 0 - ;k 1 0 CITY OF CARLSBAD .- AGENDA BrLL NO. db $1 Initial-: 2- Dept . Hd -3 DATE: June 23, 1981 DEPARTMENT : Housing and Redevelopment C. Mgr. I_ .,&I Sub3ect: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF THE EIR #567 AS THE ENVIRC IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Statement of the Matter The purpose of this hearing is to consider testimony on the EIR in order to enab the Council and Housing and Redevelopment Commission to hold the legally require1 public hearing on the Village Area Redevelopment Plan. At its meeting of November 14, 1979, the Carlsbad Planning Commission held a dul noticed public hearing for the purpose of considering EIR #567, the Environmenta Impact Report for the Village Area Redevelopment Plan. Following the hearing, the Commission adopted Resolution #l561, recommending th; the Council Certify EIR #567 ._.&_-I--- c. Atty. I_ (Attached as Exhibit A). EXHIBITS : A. - Planning Commission Resolution #1561. B. - Environmental Impact ReportjEIR #567 (on file in the City Clerk's FISCAL IMPACT: None associated with this action. RECOMblENDATION : After consideration of public testimony Council should by minute action Certif EIR #567, as the EIR for the Village Redevelopment Plan. ACTIOE: 6-23-81 7- 7- 81 The matter was continued to the next ineetkg, July 7, 1981. Council, by minute mtion, certified EIR #567, for the Village Red I<. -* d -. " ! 1 2 3 'I PLANNING COh@iISSICjl~ EZESOLTJTION 15 e1 =SOLUTION OF THE PLANNIEJG CO$QvlISSIQX OF THE CITY OF CARLSEAD, CALIFORilaIA,P RECOl%ENRI"J e THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ClLTY OF CARLSEA13 4 5 CERTIFY TmT ENVIRONtrLENTN, IMPACT =PORT NUMBER 567, FOR THE VILLAGE AREA FGDEVELOPNENT PUN, EllEETS THE INTENTS AND PURPOSES OF THE CAL1FCd.R- NIA EWIRONPIENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THE STATE :' I 6 7 EIR GUIDELINES - CASE NO.: EIR 567 e@ APPLICABT : CITY OF CARBSGAD 8 9 10 VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAM -..a"- WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the P4uniciE 11 12 J3 14 15 16 Code of the City of Carlsbad, the Planning Commission c the 14th day of November, 1979, hold a duly noticed, pi hearing to consider Environmental Impact Report 567; ai WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and .. - considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of a1 desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission conside f 1 17. 18 factors relating to the Environmental Impact Report an the following facts and reasons to exist. 19 I 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 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. , ,; I // 1 i /.I 3. 2 -3 4 5 I t AYES: eschidk, Friedstcc1.t p Hill((),*-cm;e; I NOES: None f AXTAIN: -Wd.mtis, Larson ABSENT : None 6 .6. 3 - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HETEBY RESGLVED khat the abo recitations are true and correct. 8 9 3.0 11 12 13 ---4 hk*K EDKN s, SCLIXCK, JR*- CkRLSBAD PI;.UiMING CQ ATTEST: 7 - f2) 7. J C)~:GP ;'r .! ,L&&&A-/ 2AblES C. 13AGWES-ecretary - ? 1 * 2' 3 4 5 6 7: .. 1 1 1 ss STATE 02'- CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAT3 DIEGO CITY OF CAELSBAD @ I, JAMES C. InGAMAN, Secretary to the Planning 1 'Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly. introduced, approved and adopted by the Planning d . 8 g 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 0' Commission of the City of Carlsbad at a regular meetin of said Commission held on the 28th day of November, 1 by the following roll call vote: AYES : NOES: None Schick, Jose, Marcus, Friedstedt ABSTAIN: Leeds, Rombotis, Larson ABSENT: None ... t -. / (0 T/ ,fy /d,f,v .7/2 \.- .*' OM-.-& kS-C. HAG&@.K&K S CARLSBAD PLANNING C 7 J / L EIR-567 ? 22 23 24 25 26 28 27 7% I i 1200 ELM AVE CARLSBAD, CALLFQ m - UEVELOPM ENTAL . SERVICES 0 Assistant City Manager (714) 43a.5596 0 Building Department 17 Engineering Department (714) 438-5525 (714) 438-5541 @ Housing & Redevelopment Department June 11, 1981 (71 4) 438561 1 0 Planning Department (714) 430-5591 Carlsbad Journal 3088 Pi0 Pic0 Drive Carlsbad, CA. 92008 HAND DELIVERED Subject: EIR # 567 PUBLIC NOTICE Please print the attached notice in the %alNotic+e sectiop of your newspaper in the June 13, 1981 edition of your publication. Very truly yourss CK E. HENTHORN Housing and Redevelopment cc: Mr. Vincent Biondo, City Attorney City Clerk's Office y JEH: a1 -1 iu m w -, 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 APPLICANT: PUBLISH: June 13, 1981 City of Carlsbad/Carlsbad Housing and Redevelopment Commission LEGAL AD 1 9 1200 ELM AVE . SERViCES CARLSBAD, CALIF0 * q ' DEVELOPMENTAL 0 Assistant City Manager (714) 438-5596 0 Bullding Department 0 Engineering Department (714) 438-5525 (714) 438-5541 % Housing 8 Redevelopment Departmant June 11, 1981 (714) 438-5611 0 Planning Department (714) 438-5594 HAND DELIVERED Carlsbad Journal 3088 Pi0 Pic0 Drive Carlsbad, CA. 92008 Subject: DISPLAY ADVERTISMENT - EIR #567 Please publish the attached as a %i page display ad in the June 13, 1981 edition of your newspaper. --- Finerely, 6;: 6) &z76iL&L- c;; ?NTH* RN Housing and Redevelopment cc: Mr. Vincent Biondo, Cit Attorney City Clerk's Office / JEII : al I. m - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF 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 3096 Harding Street Carlsbad, CA. 92008 %i page display ad j ma, I*. * ' Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of Sun Diego County 3088 PI0 PIC0 AVENUE P.O. BOX 248 CARLSBAD, CA 92008 0 729-2345 Proof of Publication 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 the City Council Chambers, 1200 ............ June. 3.3.. .......... 1 scribing the possible impacts cre- ................................. 1 I 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 1 ................................. 1 __ ................................. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing and correct. Executed at Carlsbad County of Sar State of Ca iforoia on the 13th e day of f une 1981 1M/1/81 Clerk of the /i Ah * % Ir w .- . MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT _. , ,, -9, CARZSBAD VILLAGE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PLAN EIR 567 I - -T?M 1 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 k 3.5.1 Project Setting 3.5.2 Potential Imapcts 3.5.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives 3.5.4 Analysis of Significance L 3.6 Transportation/Access L 3.6.1 Project Setting 3.6.2 Potential Impacts 3.6.3 Mitigation and/or Alternatives d 3.6.4 Analysis of Significance 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 7.0 8.0 Growth-Inducing Impact of Proposed Action 9.0 Organizations and Individuals Consulted Bibliography LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE; NO. ’. 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. - LIST OF TABLES b TABLE NO. * 3.7-1 Existing Air Quality 3.7-2 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 1.1 1.; 1.: 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. w 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 .r I. 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 k PROJECT DESCRIPTION a I.& 2.2 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. (See Figs. 2.0-1 thru 2.0-3) 2.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS Y 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. t Pp1Q -T e IT= -rr-*J- P.4 L/,- 1.d w !Ti =X * IC.:! ! .. - - - - - - - .- -.- _.___.. i I yi 4 1 .a .*-4L; t. >‘--W.-..*--;d--, >--!YE3 i - e4 $ --+-.-,--- 7---- $’) - \i x-'-- -- REDEVEkQPMEPdV PiS,O.ECT AREA I---- . 2.3 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 The most severe deter- A, 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 ment clusters and open areas. I. L.9 I. Provide for visual amenity through such means as landscaped court yards, attractive and harmonious architectural forms and vest pocket parks. J. through restoration and rehabilitation of structures. K. quality. 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' L L 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 * k IMPACT ANALYSIS -- 3. 3. 3. 3, 3.1 GEOLOGY AND SOILS L 3.1.1 Project Setting 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. 3 3 3 3, 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 None * 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. 4. 3, 3. 3. 3. 3.3 GROUND WATER AND WATER QUALITY * 3.3.1 Pro j ec t Setting 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. 3 3 3 3 3 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. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3.5 LAND FORM t 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. 2.u 3.6 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. __ 'I .... . E'~g.~--~~. b _.. r- ~,. . ~- . . . .. ,..,-- ... , . .a_-. . *+ . ... " ....,. . . . -_ ~.... 3 I V E RS I 0 E COU bi TY \ b '\ <aP:GE COVYTY -h North County Transit Express RmT* - LOCAL BUSTRANSIT - EXPRESS BUS TRANSIT Existing Transi Z 4 o', sa" 3340 Flqlnn'l 1 NORTH COUNTY AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC Source: CPO Xl5TlN4 AVE%A&E DAW TPPS'FIC WVH1rJ PRcu€Cf AREA I PRIMARY ROUTE (~0,o~ m'5 06 Mo=) ( B w I0,Cbo ,4Yl-'5) SECONDARY RWTT 9.6-4 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 3.1 3.7 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) Santa Ana winds have blown il 5 kV aG 3rd 01, m hcr ccrd Clk W a aJ c4 rnP 0 0 m I 0 Q3 d. I CJ I Q, 3 r-i a 3 E 3 E .rf x a r: P P Q\ ri -m EE OM m\ a> 0 m mm o\E om n nj QoE E QE la r4E \ 0: -1 o\ m\ w!4 dm +-tu2 a -0 o’lm rn a E 6 DE c >E DE P Q5 Dl6 >a TrM 4:m.o 3m 0 3h 7!.4 <!u 3u kb 4k ri 40 40 01 4.4 rl Da tn w hLI kL1 32k k Skt. Zk u xu zco u x0 GUa u 0 -4 -3 -4 a c-4 9 9 4 -4 FIE =E WE m4 4Em NE k 0 0 I-rc E a05 kO -n >G aa am h nl 0 ao rn Ll L3 2 ri4 rn GI !z PW *z k +J PI P c: 1 I-. 0 u c 0 -4 +) I I di 0 a 1 I z H B a H N p;l a) 0 .-. 0 N -z P> 0 0 u- a 0 .r( h - rn X v QO cu 9 z c L wk 0, U a 0 ff zv 0 -4 72 I) u-l I >i !-A 4.J ’rl k 4 cz c, k X rj 3 0 4 a 0 V m z 2; D.4 c 3 0 cn - . __a ._... - Oxidant (03) - 77 0 Sulphur Dioxi.de (SO 2 f 0 235 - Non-Methane Hydrocarbons (HC) P2rticulstes 25 . 0. I I Cat iiornii I I 10mg/m3 i (9ppmj ! _.- 8 H0u:s I 1 I , ; 1 40 mg/m3 i (35pprnj $0 PP* I 1 Hour ! i 5 i i (470 up/m3) I Days I 1-hr 3 25 pphm j 1976 Ua x i mu m :-hour pphrn ID M 2 I ! Hours - 25 pphm > I ? 077 I976 I 1977 ' 1976 ! I ! 1 . Escondido I Oi 0 I 01 0 !22j22 I i 1; , :": -.: "* <. .<.- , 1 Brown Field 10 0' '.- . i 0 i o+l 16 1 11' 1 1: t Days 6-9 am > 24 pohn (1 60 ug/n3) Maximum 1-Haur Da whm Mar ! 1977 i 976 1977 1976 I I. 1 E\ Caion 7 I/ I 280a 1 285 i I ! 89a 1 t23 i 1: I i I 3 .;,i. . I Kezrny Mesa j 3vrv:n Field i 81 ! I I I. lr 17' 1 1: i i 375 1 16 ’ 1-Hour Avc =. 35 ppm > IO ppm \ :&x. 1-Hour ‘C 8-HoU: Ab’g > 9 ppm (40 ug!m3) 1977 * 1976 (iOugim31 I 1977 1976 I 1277 1976 1 1977 ‘ 1976 t I I I El Cajon Ll I lo Chula Vista I I i I I ,‘j ’ io\o;B I I ” o~o’o~ i i I 0 I 6 1 6 1 0 1 0 116 1 i 19 1 1 i 0 ; 0 j 3 1 0 i 0 ;I9 i 3b 1 \ 1 I Days Days 24hr 1-hr 2 50 pohm Days 3-hr 2 5 pphm* (1305 ug/in3) =. 50 pphm (1 Os uglm3I Max i m 9 rn 1-hour whm 1976 1977 1976 1977 1976 1977 1976 I ! ,,,? 1 Kearny Fvlesac to 0 :: I I 010 10 'I ioio lo\ I i I r % Samples ?. 0,; Samples > 0,c Samples > Maximum 100 ugim3 150 ugim3 260 q!m3 24-Hour I I F 1977 1976 1977 1976 1 I 1977 1976 I 1977 1 1976 i 1 ! 3. 3. 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. 3.0 3.8. 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 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 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. 3. IU 3-10 3.10 3-10 3.1C 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. 3 .ll 3 .ll 3 .I1 3 .ll 3.11 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 - 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 i LOW MEDIUM DENSITY ') L.- .. ._ -k EXISTING ZONING R- P residential - professional Existing General Plan 1-1 00009 REGIONAL SERVICES .*..e ............... ............... a ............... NIEGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL L-1 .............. TRAVEL SERVICES COMMERCIAL .............. GOVERNMENT LOW MEDiUM DENSlTY 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 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. 3.13 3.13 3.13 3.13 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. . ~. 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. 3.14 3.14 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 % J .IT 3.14 3.14 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. 2.J 3 -1 3.1 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 3.13 3.15 3.15 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 3. 3, 3, 3. 3. 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. 3 3 3 3 3 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 L." 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 3.11 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. 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 5.c 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. e 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. V." 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. , .. 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. 8.0 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. JIU 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. 1u PUBLIC COMMENTS ENCINA JOINT POWERS 6200 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, California 92008 Telephone (711 c aE c E e"vT E D s EP 13 1979 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 RFG/mgt r 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 n -G -- '\ 7 ', 7 % D -2 T;'1 h L 10) - '" LL 4 n~ i 8 1979 September 27, 1979 ps . CITY (-)F CARLS2*.li5 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, f ..-*I />;;+,/A ' / -+ /,,/'-5 ' 2 ,' i ,./e-- --A L Michael I. Kennedy Chief Planner MIK :mi, CARLSBRD MUNICIPAL WATER DIST A L -- (4.- I z- _-. - . - . -- ~ ~ ut 1 p, ;- -- September 28, 1979 --&:A .. U2JL I ;;iF L --1 02' ; - 1979 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 P : d*,/ U 4 I.// 'i !' . yJ kw 1 f Jack Y. Khdota, Acting General Manager JYK:jlw $1 ' \&I -_ -.- it 11.0 11.1 1. paragraph 2. City of Carlsbad response to public comments. San Diego Coast Regional Commission A b .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. .L . J 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ~ 28 e @ NOTICE OF CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL AND 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 I