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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-27; City Council; 7503-E; Environmental Impact General Plan Amendment Pre-Annexational Zone Change Hunt Propertiesnoo (Tl CH\ JF CARLSBAD — AGENDA JILL MTP, 9/27/83 DEPT. PLN TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AMENDMENT AND PRE-ANNEXATIONAL EIR 83-2/GPA/LU 83-15/ZC-267. HUNT PROPERTIES. PLAN ZONE CHANGE O § O 8 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Both the Planning Coranission and staff recommend that the City Council CERTIFY EIR 83-2 and direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare documents APPROVING GPA/LU 83-15 and ZC-267 per Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2182 and 2183. ITEM EXPLANATION This item is a request for certification of an EIR and approval of a General Plan Amendment and preannexational zoning so that the portions of the property located outside the present city boundaries can be considered for annexation. The applicant's intent is to have all their land holdings in the city so that they can prepare and process a comprehensive Master Plan. The preannexation zone change is required so that city zoning can be established on all the portions of the property presently located in the county. The General Plan amendment is needed because two of the parcels are presently located outside the planning area boundaries (sphere of influence) as shown on the City's General Plan. The Planning Commission determined that the EIR for these items was prepared in accordance with State Law and Title 19 of the Municipal Code and the Commission is recommending certification. The applicant's proposed amendments to the General Plan and requested zoning are shown on attached Exhibits "A" and "B". The staff and Planning Commission's recommendations are shown on attached Exhibits "C" and "D". The major difference between the applicant's request and the Planning Commission recommendation involves the zoning for the lagoon area and the General Plan designation and zoning for Parcel AC located on El Camino Real between Alga and Palomar Airport Roads and Parcel AF located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Olivenhain Road. The applicant requested P-C (Planned Community) zoning for the lagoon and staff and the Planning Commission are recommending OS (Open Space) zoning. For Parcels AC and AF, the applicant requested a combination General Plan district and C-2 (General Commercial) zoning. Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending that commercial zoning not be approved at these locations. The attached Planning Commission Staff Report contains more detailed information on these items. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW An environmental impact report was prepared for Parcels AA through AF. This report identified direct impacts created by the general plan amendment and zone change applications and potential impacts which would have to be addressed at the time a master plan is submitted. The direct impacts that were identified by the EIR are land use impacts, fiscal impacts, traffic impacts, and biological impacts. The Planning Commission and staff are recommending certification of EIR 83-2. Negative declarations were prepared for Parcels AG and AH by the Land Use Planning Manager on September 3, 1983 and was approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 1983. Page Two of Agenda Bill No. FISCAL IMPACT A fiscal analysis report was prepared to determine fiscal impacts resulting from the annexation of the Green Valley and Olivenhain parcels (AE and AF). The report considered three scenarios: 1) "worst" case - 100% residential development, 2) "likely" case - combination of residential, commercial, and office and 3) "best" case - 100% commercial. Considering projected costs versus revenues to Carlsbad, under the "worst" case scenario, a net deficit of $470,000 would result. Under the "likely" and "best" case scenarios, a net surplus of $670,000 and $3.9 million respectively would result at buildout if these parcels are annexed. ATTACHMENTS 1) Location Map 2) Exhibit "C" and "D" - Staff and Planning Commission Recommendations. 3) Exhibit "A" and "B" - Applicants Proposals 4) Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2181, 2182 and 2183 5) Staff Report dated September 14, 1983 w/attachments 6) Response to Comments to Environmental Impact Report .-.--;. E1R o3~~2 HPI DEVELOPMEFslT GPA/LU 83- ZC-267 EXHIBIT C 9-14-83 STAFF RECOMMENDATION- GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS RLM COMBINATION DISTRICT (0,C, KEY AA: PARCEL NUMBER RLIVI GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OUVENHAINROAD EXHIBIT D 9-14-83 STAFF RECOMMENDATION-ZONING PC sr AA PC>! RDM AA: PARCEL NUMBER : ZONE EXHIBIT A 9-14-83 APPLICANT-GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS DISTRICT (RfyiH,C,O) COMBINATION DISTRICT (RMH,C,O)KEY AA: PARCEL NUMBER !: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION OUVENHAINROAD EXHIBIT B -- 9-14-83 APPLICANT-PROPOSED ZONING P-C KEY AA: PARCEL NUMBER : ZONE OUVENHAINROAD 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 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2181 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR 83-2) FOR A PROJECT GENERALLY INCLUDING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND PREANNEXATIONAL ZONE CHANGE ON PROPERTY HAVING A TOTAL ACREAGE OF 1700 ACRES. APPLICANT: HPI DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. ; EIR 83-2 WHEREAS, on September 14, 1983, the Planning Commission, of the City of Carlsbad, held a public hearing on EIR 83-2 pursuant to the provisions of Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and j WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the omments and documents of all those persons testifying at the ublic hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received EIR 83-2 according to the requirements of Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad as follows: 1) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. 2) That the Environmental Impact Report EIR 83-2 will be amended to include the comments and documents of those testifying at the public hearing and responses thereto hereby found to be in good faith and reason by incorporating a copy of the minutes of said public hearings into the report. 3) That the Planning Commission finds and determines that the Environmental Impact Report EIR 83-2 has been completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the state guidelines implementing said Act, and the provisions of Title 19 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and that the Planning Commission has reviewed, considered and evaluated the information contained in the report. 4) That the Environmental Impact Report EIR 83-2 as so amended and evaluated, is recommended for acceptance and certification as the final Environmental Impact Report and that the final Environmental Impact Report as recommended is adequate and provides reasonable information on the project and all reasonable and feasible alternatives thereto, including no project. 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 5) That each and every significant environmental impact identified in the Environmental Impact Report would be overruled or counterbalanced by changes or alteration in the project which would mitigate against said adverse impacts or, in certain circumstances, that mitigation of such adverse impacts would not be feasible under the circumstances and under the economic and social needs objectives and concerns in providing the improvements if the project were to be approved, would be included as conditions of approval of the project. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 14th day of September, 1983, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairman Schlehuber, Commissioners Rombotis, Marcus, Lyttleton, Farrow, Friestedt and Rawlins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CLARENCE SCHLEHUBER, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: [MICHAEL J LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RESO NO. 2181 2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2182 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AMENDMENT AND A STANDARD AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO DESIGNATE VARIOUS PROPERTIES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND/OR OFFICE USE ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF LA COSTA AVENUE. APPLICANT: HPI DEVELOPMENT CASE NO.; GPA/LU 83-15 - WHEREAS, a verified application for an amendment to the General Plan designation for certain property located, as shown on Exhibits A and C, dated September 14, 1983 attached and incorporatec herein, have been filed with the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, said verified applications constitute a request for amendment as provided in Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 14th day of September, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors relating to the General Plan Amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, as follows: A) That the above recitations are true and correct. B) That in view of the findings made and considering the applicable law, the decision of the Planning Commission is to recommend APPROVAL of GPA/LU 83-15, as shown on Exhibit C, dated September 14, 1983. Findings: 1) The subject property is physically suitable for development permitted in the respective land use designations, as discussed in the staff report. 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 US*""" 2) 3) 4) The uses allowed in the proposed land use designations will be compatible with surrounding land uses and with the other elements of the General Plan. The uses allowed in the proposed land use designations will be compatible with future land uses, as discussed in the staff report. That all significant environmental issues have been mitigated, or the project has been changed so as to mitigate these impacts, or social or economic factors exist which override these impacts as described below: A. Land Use Impact; Removal of the existing County zoning requirements on agricultural, floodplain and biologically sensitive areas creates a potential adverse impact. Mitigation; Impacts on land use will be mitigated by requiring the applicant to master plan the property. Said master plan will provide restrictions on the development of sensitive areas. The City is also adopting the Floodplain Overlay zone on sensitive riparian areas. B. Agriculture Impact ; Annexation and future development of the site without some preservation of agricultural land would be a significant impact based on County and State agency policies. Mitigation; The City of Carlsbad has no exclusively agricultural general plan designation. Through the required master plan, however, the City can require preservatiion of agricultural areas. This impact should be mitigated at the master plan level. It is also anticipated that the Coastal Commission will require preservation of agricultural lands during the coastal permit process. C. Traffic Impact: Two of the six affected intersections and possibly four of the six affected intersections could be significantly impacted from the proposed general plan amendment and annexation. Mitigation; All roadways should be constructed to their planned width. Additional traffic studies should be done as specific projects become known within the project boundaries. Mitigation measures identified in these studies should become conditions of approval for specific projects which necessitate these improvements. PC RESO NO. 2182 2 3 4 lagoon areas as open space, 5 E. Hydrology/Water Quality 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 D. Biological Resources Impact: No direct impacts will occur from the project. However indirect effects could be caused by the removal of County zoning on the floodplain and lagoon areas. Mitigation; The City is placing the Floodplain Overlay zone on the sensitive riparian areas and has zoned the Impact; There will be no direct effects on hydrology and water quality from the proposed project, however, indirect or future impacts could occur with development. Mitigation; The City has placed the Floodplain Overlay zone on the Encinitas Creek area and has designated the lagoon as open space. When development plans are approved special grading requirements may be necessary to protect these areas from urban runoff and sedimentation. F. Air Quality Impact; Full buildout of the project would result in air emissions approximately 4 to 5 times greater than projectd by RAQS resulting in a significant adverse impact. Mitigation; Air quality is a regional problem and RAQS places emphasis on developing cities. Various mitigation measures such as rideshare and transit programs should be included in the master plan. Additionally, -the need to provide diverse housing and commercial facilities in the City of Carlsbad overrides this impact. Finally, effective long term mitigation must be on a regional basis. G. Cultural Resources Impact; The proposed project would not have a direct impact on cultural resources, however, 23 potentially significant sites were found on the property and could be impacted at the time of development. Mitigation; A testing program, as identified in the EIR, will be utilized to determine significance prior to the grading of any site. Further mitigation may be necessary based on the results of the testing. H. Visual Quality/Aesthetics Impact; No direct impacts would be created by the project. Future development under the proposed designations could have a visual impact on the north shore of the lagoon and the Green Valley core. Mitigation; Mitigation will have to occur at the master plan and at specific project levels. Mitigation could include specific siting of developments, preservation of specific areas, clustering development and special landscaping requirements. PC RESO NO. 2182 3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 I. Noise Impact; Noise created by additional traffic from the project along major corridors could have adverse impacts on devleopments located too close to these corridors. Mitigation; At the master plan and specific development plan stage special setbacks should be utilized to mitigate possible noise impacts from passing traffic. J. Growth Inducement Impact; Development of the Green Valley area could be considered to potentially be growth inducing because agricultural land would be sandwiched between existing commercial uses to the south and Green Valley. Mitigation; Specific development concepts for the Green Valley area are not known at this time. The City has adopted a Combination District for this area which contains office, commercial and residential uses. The location of these uses will be determined at the master plan level. Portions of the Green Valley site could be specially treated or phased under the master plan to encourage preservation of the agricultural areas to the south. 5) The applicant has agreed to pay a public facilities fee per agreement dated September 7, 1983. Performance of that contract and payment of the fee will enable this'body to find that public facilities will be available concurrent with need as required by the general plan. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 14th day of September, 1983, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairman Schlehuber, Commissioners Rombotis, Marcus, Lyttleton, Farrow, Friestedt and Rawlins. NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Nonel None. None. CLARENCE SCHLEHUBER, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: MICHAEL J. UOLZM&LLER LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RESO NO. 2182 4. 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 wit: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2183 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE AND A PREANNEXATIONAL ZONE CHANGE TO DESIGNATE PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL AND ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF LA COSTA AVENUE. APPLICANT: HPI DEVELOPMENT CASE NO.: ZC-267 WHEREAS, a verified application for certain property to The south half of Section 27 and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 28, and Lots 2 and 3 in Section 33, all in Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plat thereof; Together with the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter and Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to official plat thereof; Together with Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to United States Government Survey and shown on the Map of said survey as lying within the Salt Marsh and Slough. The south half of the south half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, according to United States Government Survey approved April 21, 1890. Portions of the northeast half of Section 32, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; Portions of the south half of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; portions of the northwest quarter of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plat thereof. as shown on Exhibit "B", dated September 14, 1983, attached and incorporated herein has been filed with the City of Carlsbad, and referred to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, said application constitutes a request as provided by Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and 1 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 14th day of 2 September, 1983, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed 3 by law to consider said request; and 4 WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and 5 considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons 6 desiring to be heard, said Commission considered all factors 7 relating to the Zone Change; and 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Planning 9 Commission as follows: 10 A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, 12 the Commission recommends APPROVAL of ZC-267, as shown on Exhibit "D", dated September 14, 1983, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Findings: 1) The project is consistent with the City's General Plan since the proposed residential densities are within the density ranges specified for the properties as indicated on the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 2) The sites are physically suitable for the types and densities of the development since the sites are adequate in size and shape to accomodate development as proposed. 3) The project is consistent with all City public facility pol- icies and ordinances since: a) The Planning Commission has, by inclusion of an appropriate condition to this project, insured that the final map will not be approved unless the City Council finds that sewer service is available to serve the project. In addition, the Planning Commission has added a condition that a note shall be placed on the final map that building permits may not be issued for the project unless the City Engineer determines that sewer service is available, and building cannot occur within the project unless sewer service remains available, and the Planning Commission is satisfiec that the requirements of the public facilities element of the general plan have been met insofar as they apply to sewer service for this project. PC RESO NO. 2183 2. 1 b) School fees will be paid to ensure the availability of 2 Carlsbad school districts. 3 4) The proposed project is compatible with the surrounding future 4 stated in the staff report. 5 5) The zone change of Parcel AG to P-C (Planned Community) will September 14, 1983. 8 6) The zone change of Parcel AH to 0-S (Open Space) will not 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 school facilities in the San Dieguito, Encinitas Union and land uses and is compatible with the general plan for reasons not cause any significant environmental impacts and a negative declaration has been issued by the Land Use Planning Manager on August 29, 1983 and approved by the Planning Commission on cause any significant environmental impacts and a negative declaration has been issued by the Land Use Planning Manager on August 29, 1983 and approved by the Planning Commission on September 14, 1983. 7) That all significant environmental issues have been mitigated, or the project has been changed so as to mitigate these impacts, or social or economic factors exist which override these impacts as described below: A. Land Use Impact; Removal of the existing County zoning requirements on agricultural, floodplain and biologically sensitive areas creates a potential adverse impact. Mitigation; Impacts on land use will be mitigated by requiring the applicant to master plan the property. Said master plan will provide restrictions on the development of sensitive areas. The City is also adopting the Floodplain Overlay zone on sensitive riparian areas. B. Agriculture Impact; Annexation and future development of the site without some preservation of agricultural land would be a significant impact based on County and State agency policies. Mitigation; The City of Carlsbad has no exclusively agricultural general plan designation. Through the required master plan, however, the City can require preservatiion of agricultural areas. This impact should be mitigated at the master plan level. It is also anticipated that the Coastal Commission will require preservation of agricultural lands during the coastal permit process. PC RESO NO. 2183 3. 1 C. Traffic 2 Impact; Two of the six affected intersections and 3 4 5 6 7 possibly four of the six affected intersections could be significantly impacted from the proposed general plan amendment and annexation. Mitigation; All roadways should be constructed to their planned width. Additional traffic studies should be done as specific projects become known within the project boundaries. Mitigation measures identified in these studies should become conditions of approval for specific projects which necessitate these improvements. 8 D. Biological Resources 9 Impact; No direct impacts will occur from the project. However indirect effects could be caused by the removal of 10 County zoning on the floodplain and lagoon areas, Mitigation; The City is placing the Floodplain Overlay 11 zone on the sensitive riparian areas and has zoned the lagoon areas as open space. 12 E. Hydrology/Water Quality 13 Impact; There will be no direct effects on hydrology and 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 water quality from the proposed project, however, indirect or future impacts could occur with development. Mitigation; The City has placed the Floodplain Overlay zone on the Encinitas Creek area and has designated the lagoon as open space. When development plans are approved special grading requirements may be necessary to protect these areas from urban runoff and sedimentation. F. Air Quality Impact: Full buildout of the project would result in air emissions approximately 4 to 5 times greater than projectd by RAQS resulting in a significant adverse impact. Mitigation; Air quality is a regional problem and RAQS places emphasis on developing cities. Various mitigation measures such as rideshare and transit programs should be included in the master plan. Additionally, the need to provide diverse housing and commercial facilities in the City of Carlsbad overrides this impact. Finally, effective long term mitigation must be on a regional basis. G. Cultural Resources Impact; The proposed project would not have a direct impact on cultural resources, however, 23 potentially significant sites were found on the property and could be impacted at the time of development. Mitigation; A testing program, as identified in the EIR, will be utilized to determine significance prior to the grading of any site. Further mitigation may be necessary based on the results of the testing. PC RESO NO. 2183 4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 BBC 8) Conditions: H. Visual Quality/Aesthetics Impact; No direct impacts would be created by the project. Future development under the proposed designations could have a visual impact on the north shore of the lagoon and the Green Valley core. Mitigation; Mitigation will have to occur at the master plan and at specific project levels. Mitigation could include specific siting of developments, preservation of specific areas, clustering development and special landscaping requirements. I. Noise Impact; Noise created by additional traffic from the project along major corridors could have adverse impacts on devleopments located too close to these corridors. Mitigation; At the master plan and specific development plan stage special setbacks should be utilized to mitigate possible noise impacts from passing traffic. J. Growth Inducement Impact; Development of the Green Valley area could be considered to potentially be growth inducing because agricultural land would be sandwiched between existing commercial uses to the south and Green Valley. Mitigation; Specific development concepts for the Green Valley area are not known at this time. The City has adopted a Combination District for this area which contains Office, Commercial and Residential uses. The location of these uses will be determined at the master plan level. Portions of the Green Valley site could be specially treated or phased under the master plan to encourage preservation of the agricultural areas to the south. The applicant has agreed to pay a public facilities fee. Performance of that contract and payment of the fee will enable this body to find that public facilities will be available concurrent with need as required by the general plan. 1) This project is approved on the express condition that the applicant shall pay a public facilities fee as required by City Council Policy No. 17, dated April 2, 1982, on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference, and according to the agreement executed by the applicant for payment of said fee, a copy of that agreement, dated September 7, 1983, is on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference. If said fee is not paid as promised, this application will not be consistent with the general plan and approval on this project shall be voided. PC RESO NO. 2183 5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 14th day of September, 1983, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Chairman Schlehuber, Commissioners Rombotis,' Marcus, Lyttleton, Farrow, Friestedt and Rawlins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. CLARENCE SCHLEHOBER, Chairman CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: MICHAEL J. TlOLZMl'LLER LAND USE PLANNING MANAGER PC RESO NO. 2183 6. STAFF REPORT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: I. September 14, 1983 Planning Commission Land Use Planning Office EIR 83-2/GPA/LU 83-15/ZC-267 - HPI DEVELOPMENT - Request for a General Plan Amendment, Pre-annexational Zone Change and Certification of an EIR involving 1730 acres for property generally located north of Batiquitos Lagoon and west of El Camino Real, and property located on the west side of El Camino Real south of La Costa Avenue. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission APPROVE the Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager, ADOPT Resolution No. 2181 recommending CERTIFICATION OF EIR 83- 2, ADOPT Resolution No. 2182 recommending APPROVAL of GPA/LU 83- 15 as shown on Exhibit "C", and ADOPT Resolution No. 2183 recommending APPROVAL of ZC-267 as shown on Exhibit "D". II.PROJECT DESCRIPTION The application includes amendments to the general plan and zone changes on a number of different parcels in the Batiquitos Lagoon and Green Valley areas. The applicant's proposed amendments to the general plan are shown on Exhibit "A" and the applicants proposed zone changes are shown on Exhibit "B". The major general plan changes are taking place in the Green Valley area and at the southeast corner of El Camino "Real and Olivenhain Road. The applicant is proposing to have these areas included in Carlsbad's sphere of influence and to have them designated on the General Plan with a Combination District comprised of C (Commercial), 0 (Office) and RMH (Medium-High Residential) uses. With regard to zoning the applicant is requesting the Planned Community (PC) zone for most of the property with some commercial zoning along El Camino Real (please refer to Exhibits "A" and "B"). The City has included a preannexational zone change for the state owned portions of the Lagoon west of the Hunt properties. This area is being proposed as open space (see Exhibit "F"). For purposes of this report, three parts: a discussion of EIR, a section discussing the zoning section. The various will be labeled in the report the EIR, (AA, AB, AC etc.). the attached exhibits so that report. the project will be divided into the major issues identified in the general plan amendments, and a parcels included in the application the same way they are listed in These parcels are also labeled on they may be referenced from the III. EIR 83-2 The environmental impacts associated with this project can be divided into two types: 1) direct impacts created by the general plan amendment, prezoning and annexation applications, and 2) potential impacts of future development that may occur as a result of these applications. A. DIRECT IMPACTS CREATED BY THE GPA, ZONE CHANGE AND ANNEXATION Land Use Impacts Prezoning. Parcels AA, AB, AD and AE are proposed to be zoned P-C (Planned Community). Parcels AC and AF are proposed as C-2 (General Commercial). The P-C zone could result in a higher density than allowed by the existing County zoning designations. This is mainly due to the fact that most of the County land is presently under a holding zone designation. The P-C zone requires the submittal of a master development plan for the entire property. This could result in a "positive" impact if the property is comprehensibly planned and all environmental resources are considered and incorporated into this plan. It is likely that environmental impacts would be more easily mitigated if the project is reviewed under one Master Plan by one jurisdiction. General Plan Amendment. The proposed general plan amendment could result in a 74% increase in residential and commercial development over what is presently allowed by the existing County land use designations. This increase assumes a "worst" case situation of residential development built out to the maximum density allowed by the General Plan. Most of this increase is a result of reclassifying the Green Valley (Parcel AD) and Olivenhain (Parcel AF) parcels which are presently under a County holding zone. Any intensification of land uses could potentially result in significant environmental impacts. These impacts will be identified and mitigated if possible at the time a Master Plan is submitted and reviewed by the City. Annexation. Annexation of the property would put jurisdictional control of ,the property in the City of Carlsbad. The EIR indicates that a beneficial fiscal impact is likely to occur even though the City would be providing community services. The fiscal impacts are addressed in the following section. Fiscal Impacts Fiscal impacts are only addresssed on the .Green Valley (AE) and Olivenhain (AF) parcels since these are the only parcels not presently in the City's sphere of influence. Three scenarios -2- are considered: 1) "worst" case - assumes 100% residential development; 2) "likely" case - assumes a combination of residential, commercial and office uses; and 3) "best" case - assumes 100% commercial development. Considering projected costs versus revenues to the City of Carlsbad/ under a "worst" case scenario, a net deficit of $470,000 would result if Parcels AD and AF are annexed to Carlsbad. Both the "likely" and "best" case assumptions result in net surpluses to Carlsbad of $670,000 and $3.9 million respectively. The "likely" and "best" case assumptions are considered to be a beneficial impact to Carlsbad. Traffic Impacts Three traffic scenarios are considered to address potential traffic impacts created by the project: 1) development under the "existing" general plan land use designations; 2) "likely" case - assumes a combination of commercial, residential and office uses on Parcels AC, AE and AF; and 3) "worst" case - assumes all commercial development on Parcels AC, AE and AF. All volumes were determined based on the year 2000 traffic projections. In terms of traffic volumes,,, under a "worst" case scenario, Poinsettia Lane and SA 680 would exceed their designed carrying capacities. SA 680 would also exceed its projected carrying capacity under the "likely" case scenario. With respect to intersection capacities, under a "worst" case scenario, 4 out of the 6 major intersections in the vicinity of the project would be at an unacceptable service level (see page 3-54). Under the "likely" case scenario, 2 out of 6 intersections would be at an unacceptable service level. Under both the "worst" and "likely" cases, an adverse traffic impact would be created on El Camino Real Mitigation measures would include the construction of streets to their master planned widths, the reclassification of streets to widths that could adequately handle future traffic volumes, access restrictions onto El Camino Real and approval of land uses that do not create excessive traffic (please refer to EIR - pp. 3-56, 57 for more specific mitigation measures).ii Biology The proposed annexation, general plan amendment and rezoning would result in the loss of the flood protection provisions provided for by existing County Ordinances on Parcels AE and AF. This could result in a potential biological impact created by the loss of the Riparian habitats located in these parcels. These impacts would be mitigated by Carlsbad Zoning provisions that would require flood protection of areas located in the "100 year" floodplain boundary. -3- B. POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS RESULTING FROM FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Land Use Impacts Proposed land use designations on Parcels AE and AD are different than those approved as part of the San Dieguito Local Coastal Plan. Potential impacts that could occur at the development stage include impacts to hydrology, water quality, biological resources and agriculture. Exact impacts and their corresponding mitigation measures cannot be determined until a master plan is submitted by the applicant. Agriculture The proposed land use designations could result in the conversion of existing agricultural land. If fully developed, Parcels AC, AD, AE and BB would be in conflict with existing Coastal Commission policies regarding agricultural land preservation. Mitigation measures would include the preservation of a portion of the existing agriculture lands at the time of development. Biology ./ Potential impacts to biological resources could occur at the time of project development. Specifically, the potential loss of one endangered plant species (Salt Marsh Bird's Beak) and five rare species is considered significant. Also, the potential loss of four endangered bird species and 33 sensitive bird species is significant. Finally, the potential loss of the riparian, freshwater marsh and Oak Woodland habitats are considered significant potential biological impacts.. Mitigation measures would have to be considered at the time a master plan is submitted for review. At this time, precise impacts cannot be determined, however, necessary mitigation measures could be incorporated into future project proposals. Community Services Future development of this project could result in potential impacts relating to water conservation, solid waste disposal, energy conservation, police protection, and hospital facilities. Hydrology/Water Development of the subject property could result in adverse impacts to Batiquitos Lagoon water quality. The precise impacts cannot be determined at this point in time, however, these would have to be determined at the time a master plan is submitted for review. -4- Cultural Resources The EIR identifies twenty archaeological sites, two historical sites and one paleontological site all of which are considered important cultural resources. Future development of this property could result in potential significatn impacts on these resources. At the time of master planning of the property, the applicant would be required to mitigate the potential impacts to these sites. Air Quality The project, at development, would result in an incremental impact to regional air quality. The significance of this impact cannot be determined until an actual development plan is submitted for review. Staff believes that EIR 83-2 was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has adequately identified and discussed both the direct impacts resulting from the project presently under consideration (GPA, ZC and Annexation) and the potential impacts which will have to addressed when a Master Plan for the property is considered. For these reasons, staff is recommending CERTIFICATION of EIR 83-2. IV. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS Planning Issues 1) Is the proposed land use appropriate for the site? 2) Is the proposed land use consistent with surrounding land use? 3) Are the subject parcels logical extensions of the City of Carlsbad (parcels AE and AF only)? A. Preannexational General Plan Amendments The first two general plan amendments would expand the City's sphere of influence or general plan boundaries into areas which now have their land use controlled by the County's general plan. Parcel AE -' Parcel AE is known as the Green Valley Area. The applicant is requesting a Combination District designation for the property. The Combination District would be comprised of the 0 (Office), C (Commercial) and RMH (Medium-High Density) categories (Exhibit "C"). The subject parcel is approximately 280 acres in size. Except for the portion of the Encinitas Creek area which runs parallel with El Camino Real, the County has designated this property for residential use at 2.9 du/ac. The creek area is designated as a F.loodplain "Impact Sensitive" area. _ C _ Staff feels that the subject property is a logical extention of the City of Carlsbad. The City already has jurisdiction south of La Costa Avenue on the east side of El Camino Real and it makes sense from a planning standpoint that the area on the west side of this street should also be included in the City. The bluffs separating this property from Leucadia on the west side make a much better boundary than does El Camino Real. By using the bluffs as the boundary, planning for this area would be much easier because access on both sides of El Camino Real would be controlled by the same jurisdiction. Control of the drainage basin would also be the same and many of the public facilities and services such as police and fire would be under one planning unit. Finally the standards required by the City of Carlsbad would prevent the type of strip commercial being approved south of the City. Annexation of this area could protect existing Carlsbad residents on the east side of El Camino Real from undesirable development occuring on the west side. Staff feels that proposed Combination District (C, 0, RMH) is an appropriate use for the site. The property meets the City's criteria for Commercial use but is somewhat constrained by Encinitas Creek. As a result a mixed-use approach may be more logical and could be accomplished under the specific or master plan required for the property. The master plan could also provide for protection of the creek habitat. Staff is recommending approval of the land use proposed by the applicant. Parcel AF - Parcel AF is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of El Camino Real and Olivenhain Road. The applicant is requesting that this 37 acre area be added to the City with the Combination District designation comprised of the C (Commercial), 0 (Office) and RMH (Residential 10-20 du/ac) categories. Parcel AF is currently designated by the County for residential use (2.9 du/ac). There is a floodplain designation on the Encinitas Creek area which also traverses the property. Staff feels that parcel AF should be included in the City's sphere of influence for two reasons. The primary reason is that this area is a logical part of the City based on topography. The subject parcel is bordered on the south by a ridge which runs west to east from El Camino Real. This ridge makes a natural southern boundary for the City of Carlsbad. It also gives jurisdiction of the Encinitas floodplain to one agency which simplifies drainage problems, public services, access on Olivenhain Road and other planning problems. The second reason is that the City Council has already voted, subject to the approval of LAFCO, to include areas south of Olivenhain Road, and north of the ridgeline, within the City of Carlsbad. The Woolley annexation, located east of the subject parcel, was approved by Council earlier this year. —6— Although this area should be included in the City, Staff does not feel that the uses proposed by the applicant are the most appropriate. The applicant is proposing a Combination District (C, 0, RMH) which does include commercial use. Because of the property's proximity to other commercial uses (Burnett Center, La Costa core, and Green Valley) staff feels that there is already an abundance of commercial use in the immediate area. Commercial at this location could create additional traffic problems along El Camino Real by slowing traffic with additional access points. Because it may be some time before the development of this property occurs staff would recommend that the Planning Commission take the same approach as on the Woolley Annexation by recommending the RL (Low Density) designation. This category would act as a holding category until such time that an appropriate land use can be determined for the site. B. Amendment to the Existing Carlsbad General Plan This area is already included in the Carlsbad sphere of influence. The applicant is asking to change the existing land use. Parcel AC - Parcel AC is located on both sides of El Camino Real approximately a quarter mile north of Dove Lane. The applicant is requesting a change from the existing RM (4-10 du/ac) on the west side and the existing RLM (0-4 du/ac) on the east side to a Combination District comprised of the C, 0 and RMH designations. Staff does not feel that the proposed change is appropriate for several reasons. One, there is already a large amount of approved commercial in this area. There is an existing commercial center located at the southeast corner of Dove Lane and El Camino Real. A larger commercial site has been approved on the west side of El Camino Real that starts at Alga Road and extends northward to Dove Lane. This site is less than a half mile south of the subject parcel,. Farther north, the Koll Company, the Signal Company and the Carrillo property all have some approved commercial use. It is also likely that the large Bressi property, located on the southeast corner of Palomar Airport Road and EL Camino Real, will also contain some commercial development in the future. Staff feels that additional commercial in this area is uhneccessary andwill constitute strip development. Staff would recommend that the existing general plan designations of RM (4-10 du/ac) and RLM (0- 4 du/ac) be retained on the property. V, ANALYSIS - ZONE CHANGES Planning Issues 1) Is the proposed zoning consistent with the general plan designation on the property? 2) Is the proposed zoning consistent with the surrounding zoning and land use? -7- Parcel AA - The applicant is requesting a preannexational zone change from the existing S-90 County zoning to the PC (Planned Community zone) on this 20 acre site. Staff feels that the proposed zone change is consistent with the general plan designation of RLM (0-4 du/ac) and also consistent with the surrounding land use. Parcel BB which is contiguous to the south is already zoned PC. Staff is recommending approval. Parcel AB - Parcel AB has exactly the same circumstances as parcel AA except that it is 25 acres in size. Staff is recommending approval. Parcel AC - AC is the parcel that is located on both sides of El Camino Real approximately a quarter mile north of Dove Lane. The applicant is proposing the C-2 (Commercial) zone for this property. The zoning should be consistent with the general plan. Because there is already enough commercial in the area and because of the possiblity of a "strip" effect along El Camino Real staff recommended that the existing RM and RLM residential categories of the general plan be retained. To remain consistent staff would recommend approval of the RD-M (density multiple) zone for the west side of El Camino Real and the R-1 zone for the east side. Parcel AD - Parcel AD which includes portions of Batiquitos Lagoon is currently zoned 5^90, A-70-8, Commercial and Floodplain on the County general plan. The applicant is proposing the PC zone for the entire parcel. Staff agrees that the developable portion of the site should be zoned PC to be consistent with the adjoining parcel to the north, parcel BB. The undevelopable portion of the property in the Lagoon area should be zoned Open Space (OS) to be consistent with the existing general plan. In summary, staff feels that the northern portion of the parcel should be zoned PC and the lagoon area OS (see Exhibit "D"). Parcel AE - The applicant is recommending the PC zone for parcel AE. This is consistent with the proposed general plan Combination District. The PC zone would allow a comprehensive mixed-use development to occur in conjunction with a specific or master plan. Staff would also recommend that the FP or Floodplain Overlay zone be placed on the Encinitas Creek area as shown on Exhibit "E". Parcel AF - Parcel AF is located on the southeast corner of El Camino Real and Olivenhain Road. The applicant is requesting the C-2 (Commercial) zone for this property. The zoning should be consistent with the general plan. Under the proposed general plan amendment staff has recommended that the property be added to the City's sphere of influence as RL (low density) because it was felt that commercial use is inappropriate. The L-C (Limited- Control) zone would implement the RL designation recommended by staff and act as a holding zone until a proper use can be determined for the site in the future. Staff is recommending that in addition to the L-C zone that the FP zone, or floodplain overlay, be applied to the Encinitas Creek portion of the site (Exhibit "E"). -8- Parcel AG - Parcel AG is a 10 acre site located on the north side of future Alga Road west of El Camino Real. The applicant is proposing the PC zone for the property which is consistent with the RLM designation of the general plan. The PC zone is also consistent with the zoning proposed for parcel BB adjoining to the south. Staff concurs with the applicants proposal. Parcel AH - Parcel AH is the remainder or western end of the lagoon area (Exhibit "p") and is owned by the State. The City of Carlsbad has added this parcel to the application so that annexation of the entire lagoon can occur at one time. The major benefit of the annexation is that the entire lagoon will be within one jurisdiction. Staff is recommending the Open Space (OS) designation which is our most restrictive designation and is consistent with the rest of the lagoon area and with the general plan. Parcel BB - The majority of parcel BB will have no change. The property is already in the City of Carlsbad and has the RLM (0-4 du/ac) general plan designation. Except for a small piece on the east end the property is zoned PC. The applicant is proposing to change the small piece on the east side from R-1 to PC. Staff concurs with this proposal as it will make all of parcel BB one zone. In summary staff feels that the land uses proposed in Exhibit "C" and "D" are appropriate for the site and compatible with all other elements of the General Plan. For a final review of the proposals and recommendations please see Exhibits "A" and "B" (applicants request) and Exhibits "C" and "D" (Staffs recommendations). Also attached is a chart (Exhibit "G") which lists all the parcels, the proposed requests, and the recommendations. VI. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - EIR 83-2 was prepared for parcels AA, AB, AC, AD, AE and AF. Parcels AG and AH were added later to the application and Negative Declarations were issued by the Land Use Planning Manager on August 29, 1983. ATTACHMENTS 1) Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 2181, 2182 and 2183 2) Location Map 3) Disclosure Form 4) Environmental Documents (except EIR, previously distributed) 5) Exhibit "A" and "B", Applicants proposals 6) Exhibit "C" and "D", Staff recommendations 7) Exhibit "E", Floodplain area 8) Exhibit "F", western lagoon annexation 9) Exhibit "G", Project Summary Chart 10) Response to Comments to Environmental Impact Report BH:CDG:bw 9/8/83 —9 — J.C UtUvit I. Hi* J.Jli.Uii--"—"-••• J ">•• — '- • lUuit further information^ ' s required, you will be so ac^ sed. ' WP1-LICJJ.OT: N.B. Hunt .& W.H. Hunt ._ ; _ • ' Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication) < .. . • •2800 Thanksgiving Tower '1601 Elm , Dallas, .Testas 75201 Business Address • • . AGENT: MEMBERS: 214-573-8400 Telephone Nuraber The Agatep Corporation Name ' . .... P.O. Box 590, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Business Address (714) 434-1056- -: Telephone Nucbar Narae -(individual, partrter, joint venture, corporation, syndication) Home £ Business Address Telephone Number S?elephcne Kuraber Borne Address Busxness Address : ' .-.. Telephone- Nuinbsr • ' • Telephone Ku . (Attach wore sheets if necessary) ' '" " • I/We declare ur.der penalty of. perjury that the information contained in this di£ closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be' relied upon as being trua and correct until amended. Aytrnt, O-.-.-ni^r, Pcirfn^r , *' DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE Cttp of 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (619) 438-5591 NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: East of El Camino Real and north of the future extension of Alga Road. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A preannexational zone change from County E-1-A to P-C (Planned Community) on 10 acres of land. The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant ijnpact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the Land Use Planning Office. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Land Use Planning Office, City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Land Use Planning Office within ten (10) days of date of issuance. DATED: August 29, 1983 CASE NO: ZC-267 APPLICANT: HPI Development PUBLISH DATE: September 3, 1983 MICHAEL J./HOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager ND-4 5/81 DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES LAND USE PLANNING OFFICE 1200 ELM AVENUE CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 (619) 438-5591 Citp of Carlstoab NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: Western one-third of Batiquitos Lagoon. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed annexation to the City of Carlsbad for those portions of the lagoon area controlled by the State of California. The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this action is on file in the Land Use Planning Office. A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Land Use Planning Office, City Hall, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, CA. 92008. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Land Use Planning Office within ten (10) days of date of issuance. DATED: August 29,1983- CASE NO: EIA-888 APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad PUBLISH DATE:, September 3, 1983 MICHAEL7 J. HOLZMILLER Land Use Planning Manager ND-4 5/81 EXHIBIT E 9-14-83 PROPOSED FLOODPLAIiM OVERLAY AREA ENCINITAS CREEK OLIVENHAIN ROAD EXHIBIT F 9-14-83 COUNTY ZONE TO PROPOSED OS ZONE BATIQUITOS LAGOON LA COSTA AVE. CITY OF CARLSBAD EIA-888 PROPOSED ANNEXATION EXHIBIT "G" TABLE 2-1 EXISTING, PROPOSED LAND USES AND ZOti.EXHIBIT G 9-14-S3 PROJECT TOTAL PARCEL ACRES TYPE 1) AA 25 GP Zoning 2) AB 20 GP Zoning 3) AC 38 GP Zoning 4) AD 607 GP ' Zoning 5} AE 280 GP Zoning 6) AF 37 GP II Zoning 7) AG 10 GP Zoning 8) BS 723 GP * Zoning 9) AH 135 GP (City Proposed) Zoning EXISTING LAND USE ACRES OF APPLICANTS STAFF DESIGNATION* EACH USE PROPOSED CHANGE RECOMMENDATION RLM (Residential 25 low Medium 0-4 du/ac) S-90 (Holding Zone) RLM (Residential 20 Low Medium 0-4 du/ac) . . S-90 (Holding Zone) RLM (Residential 15 Low Medium 0-4 du/ac) . RM (Residential 23 Medium 4-10 du/ac) S-90 RLM (Residential 98 Low Medium 0-4 du/ac) RM (Residential 45 Low Medium 4-10 du/ac) RHH (Residential 7 Medium High 10-20du/ac) EC (Recreation Com- 12mercial) TS (Travel Service 6 Commercial) OS (Open Space) 438 C (Commercial) S-90 (Holding Zone) A-70-8 (Limited Agri- culture) FP (Floodplain) RL (Residential 234Low 2.9 du/ac) FP (Floodplain) 39 NC (Neighborhood Commercial) 7 C (Commercial) A- 1-8, A-70-8, A-72-8 (Limited and General Agriculture) FP (Floodplain) RL (Residential 22 Low 2.9 du/ac) FP (Floodplain) 15 R-S-3 (Residential Low 2.9 du/ac) FP (Floodplain ) RLM (Carlsbad) 10 S-90 RM (Residential 55 Medium 4-10 du/ac) RLM Residential Low 658 Medium 0-4 du/ac) PC & R-1 0-S 135 County None PC (Planned Community) (tone PC (Planned Conmunity) Combination District: C (Conraercial) 0 (Professional and Related) RMH (Residential Medium High 10-20 du/ac) C-2 Hone None tone None [tone Nsne PC (Planned Community) Combination District: C (Commercial 0 Professional and Related) RMH (Residential Medium High 10-20 du/ac) PC (Planned Conmunity) Combination District: C (Commercial) 0 (Professional and Related) RMH (Residential Medium High 10-20 du/ac C-2 (Commercial) (tone P-C (tone None R-1 to PC None 0-S As proposed As proposed Keep existing RM & RLM. R-1/RDM • — •— " — •— PC/CC (Lagoon) As proposed As proposed with addition of FP onEncinitas Creek RL ) L-C & FP (Floodplain) As proposed As Requested 0-S HUNT EIR - RESPONSE TO COMMENTS *Please add to environmental impact report. FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HUNT PROPERTIES ANNEXATION CITY OF CARLSBAD SCH #83032309 Prepared for: City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 Prepared by: WESTEC Services, Inc. 3211 Fifth Avenue San Diego, California 92103 September 1983 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BATIQUITOS POINTE Section 15141(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines requires that the lead agency respond to letters of comment received as a result of public review of the Draft EIR. The City of Carlsbad received letters of comment from the agencies and individuals listed below. The comments appear on the following pages, with responses listed below each comment. The original letters are also provided at the end of this section. The letters of comment and accompanying responses, in conjunction with the Draft EIR, comprise the Final EIR for the proposed project. 1. Leucadia Town Council 2. Michael I. Kennedy, HPI Development Company 3. Leucadia County Water District 4. Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation 5. Costa Real Municipal Water District 6. California Coastal Commission 7. Local Agency Formation Commission 8. California Department of Fish and Game 9. California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic Pres- ervation 10. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 11 11. California Department of Water Resources 12. California Air Resources Board 1. Leucadia Town Council a. Comments; This letter contained comments regarding various issues identified in the Draft EIR. The letter expressed concern with the greater density of the project, and subsequent impacts to air quality, traffic, and biological resources. A second major point involved insis- tence that natural buffer zones be provided for both Batiquitos Lagoon and the riparian habitat of Encinitas Creek. Response; These comments do not challenge the adequacy of the EIR, thus no response is necessary. The issues identified in these comments are all discussed within the text of the Draft EIR. 2. Michael I. Kennedy, HPI Development Company a. Comment; "In order to consolidate the property under a single juris- diction ... we are proposing annexation of the parcels of our property now in the County to the City of Carlsbad. In that way, we would be able to work with you on the entire property to develop a Master Plan which would be responsive to both environmental concerns and the needs of your City. We are pleased to read that the Draft Environ- mental Impact Report agrees that the comprehensive master planning of our property is a beneficial effect of our proposed project." Response; See page 6-2 of the Draft EIR, where the above noted bene- ficial aspect of the project is discussed. b. Comment; ".. . by combining complementary land uses on the same parcels to reduce trip generation as recommended in the Draft Environ- mental Impact Report, we are proposing an amendment to the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan so that these parcels can become "Combination Districts." As such, commercial and office employment centers and residential could be located on the parcels of the property which are adjacent to existing or planned major streets." Response; See page 3-56 of the Draft EIR. It should be noted that the proposed GPA involving the Combination Districts will result in sub- stantially higher densities and hence greater traffic than the existing general plan designations, as discussed on pages 3-151 and 3-152 of the Draft EIR. Thus, implementation of the proposed higher density Com- bination Districts will result in more traffic-related impacts. The EIR r; recommends combining uses wherever possible on the same parcel to minimize traffic, but does not specifically recommend implementation of the higher density Combination Districts for this purpose. c. Comment: "Because no development plans or master plans have been submitted as a part of our current proposal, the California Environ- mental Quality Act Guidelines require that the DEIR discuss the poten- tial impacts of the maximum possible development of the property. We believe that these discussions are highly speculative since the maximum possible development under the proposed jurisdictional changes may not actually occur. In general, development is likely to be in the mid-range of permited densities. The City of Carlsbad would ultimately deter- mine the future intensity of development." Response; The Draft EIR addresses the worst case or maximum amount of development based on full buildout of the property, as required by CEQA. It is not known to what degree the assumed densities and build- out will be achieved, although it is possible that maximum development of the property could occur. d. Comment; "We would like to point out that the DEIR states that most of the impacts associated with a future development of the property are either not significant or can be mitigated during the planning and/or construction phases of the project." Response; Please refer to the discussion of unavoidable significant environmental impacts on page 5-1. As noted in this discussion, the proposed project would result in potentially significant impacts to bio- logical resources and hydrology issues as a result of the proposed land uses. Agricultural resources would also potentially be impacted. The increased density would result in potentially significant traffic impacts. These impacts can be mitigated at the master development plan level by the City at the time of Master Plan approval. However, application of effective mitigation measures in the future is not assured at this time. e. Comment; "The DEIR overstates the project's contribution to impacts on the air quality in the San Diego region. Although technological advances in emission controls are too speculative to evaluate over the probable 10- to 20-year buildout of the property, they are certain to occur. These are not considered in the DEIR." Response; The calculation of air quality emissions (shown in Table 3-20, page 3-150) provides a rough estimate of anticipated emis- sions assuming full buildout of the site. The power generation, fire- place, and natural gas generation emissions are based on current emis- sion generation rates from the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (see Appendix C). As stated in the EIR, by far the major source of emissions is automobile exhaust. Generation rates used to calculate vehicle emissions are based on the year 1995. Use of these rates results in a decrease in anticipated emissions of approximately 57 percent as compared to 1982 generation rates. The EIR, thus, does consider tech- nological advances in emission controls for vehicular emissions over a 12-year period. f. Comment; "The development of Parcel AE would only contribute to a number of existing factors which already tend to induce growth on the land to the south: The area is designated as a 1985 Future Urbanizing Area in the County Regional Growth Management Plan. SA 680, a planned street, will provide additional access to this area if constructed. The property south of Parcel AE fronts a major arterial. The property south of Parcel AE is bounded by commercial development to the south. Regional growth will continue. Market forces will continue to attempt to meet demand." Response; It is agreed that the factors noted in this comment would combine with the development of Parcel AE to induce development of the property south of AE. This area is included within a 1985 Future Urbanizing Area of the County and hence is expected to be ultimately developed. The 1985 Future Urbanizing Area applied in the County's r c Regional Growth Management Plan (a long-range planning document) is a rough estimate of anticipated urbanization of areas throughout the County. The County LCP, which is more specific and is given much greater weight with regard to land uses, designates the parcel to the south as AC-SPA 2.8 (Agricultural Cropland, Specific Plan, 2.8 du/ac). With regard to growth inducement, of utmost concern is the type of development which is proposed. The relatively high density develop- ment allowed under the Combination District designation would encour- age development of the adjacent parcel to the south at a similarly high density, thereby potentially increasing the intensity of development over the current planned density (see page 4-2). g. Comment; 'The DEIR states that the necessity of a permanently open tidal mouth is a desirable element of any lagoon restoration effort. Although there seems to be general agreement that the major problem facing the lagoon is a lack of sea water, there are a number of more prudent alternatives available as to how to accomplish this." Recent preliminary evaluations of our consultant team regarding the concept of opening the lagoon to the ocean reveals significant asso- ciated environmental and economic impacts. Ultimately, of course, the restoration and enhancement of Batiquitos Lagoon will be resolved at the master planning stages of the project among the many participating public agencies and interest groups. We wish to help the City enhance the lagoon's natural resource values." Response; The statement referred to in this comment is located on page 3-137 of the Draft EIR. As noted on page 3-137, the desirability of an open tidal mouth has been noted in previous studies of the lagoon. The Draft EIR does not make a specific recommendation regarding future enhancement plans, but rather makes general comments regarding jurisdictional control of the property as it relates to future enhancement programs for Batiquitos Lagoon. The environmental effects of any enhancement or restoration plan for the lagoon would have to addressed in detail in subsequent environmental review. h. Comment; "We question the DEIR's conclusion that every potential archaeological site be tested in Phase 1 in the detailed manner pre- scribed. We feel that a more realistic approach would be to determine the archaeological work scope when we are in better position to deter- mine which sites will be affected by the Master Plan." Response; Potential significant impacts to any of the archaeological sites found on the subject property could occur as a result of develop- ment activities. It is agreed that those sites which will not be affected by the Master Plan (i.e., sites located in proposed natural open space) would not require any mitigation and hence Phase I testing is not neces- sary. However, with regard to archaeological sites that would poten- tially be impacted by development activities, the cultural significance of each site will not be known until subsurface testing is conducted. It is desirable to discover which sites are unique and warrant either onsite preservation or more extensive mitigation prior to formulation of spe- cific plans and design of particular land use plans so that comprehensive planning of the property can take this into account prior to adoption of more specific plans. It is thus recommended that cultural sites located in potential development areas of the property be tested to determine their significance prior to adoption of more specific development plans. Mitigation of the paleontological site on the property would require monitoring of grading activities by a qualified paleontologist during the construction phase. Mitigation of the two historical sites would likely require photo documentation, mapping, and possibly excavation of trash pits. Mitigation of these resources would occur prior to the develop- ment stage of project implementation. i. Comment; "On the basis of the evidence presented in the DEIR, we have questions regarding the value of the riparian habitat in Parcel AE, and whether the recommended buffer zone concept is appropriate for this parcel. Also, we must question the accuracy of the 400+ acre fig- ure reported in the DEIR for HPI's portion of Batiquitos Lagoon as being too large." c Response; The sensitivity of the riparian habitat on Parcel AE and justification for the recommended buffer zone are explained in detail in Section m-F of the Draft EIR. The 400-acre figure for HPI's portion of the Batiquitos Lagoon reported in the Draft EIR, which includes the lagoon proper and also associated fringe wetland habitats, has been verified by WESTEC Services. j. Comment; "With or without the proposed jurisdictional changes, the property would be developed. The result would be the gradual phasing out of the interim agricultural uses now existing on portions of the property as current urbanization continues. And with that urban devel- opment would come an alteration of some of the visual characteristics of the views from the vicinity of the site and other impacts which are associated with any development. But without the proposed jurisdic- tional changes, comprehensive planning and development would not occur." Response; Without the proposed jurisdictional changes, the property would presumably be developed under existing County and City jurisdic- tions and land use designations. This scenario is discussed under the "No Project" alternative, page 6-1 of the Draft EIR. Development under existing County LCP designations adjacent to Batquitos Lagoon and Encinitas Creek would result in development of some agricultural land and impacts to visual quality. However, the existing designations require retention of a portion of the agricultural land , and impacts to visual quality would presumably be less (based on assumptions at the land use level) due to retention of more open space and lower density development. 3. Leucadia County Water District; a. Comment; "... your . . . statement: "Both the City of Carlsbad and Leucadia County Water District have indicated they foresee no prob- lems in providing onsite sewage disposal utilizing existing and proposed facilities (Wojcik, 1983; Geiselhart, 1983).' makes no mention of agree- ments between the City and the District which state that LCWD would provide sewer service to Parcels AE and AF." ( Response; According to Mr. Roger W. Greer, Director of Utilities for the City of Carlsbad, it is not clear whether agreements between the City and LCWD include Parcels AE and AF. Both the City and LCWD have the facilities to serve the subject property, thus no significant sewer service impacts are anticipated, as identified in the Draft EIR. The issue of which agency will ultimately provide sewer service has not been resolved and will likely be decided by LAFCO. b. Comment; "In addition, if the City were to reneg on those agreements and insist on providing sewer service, a sewer line would have to be constructed from Parcels AE and AF north along El Camino Real. Such construction would have an impact on the environment and this aspect has not been addressed." Response; The LCWD has constructed a sewer trunk line in El Camino Real which would provide service capacity to Parcels AE and AF, whereas sewer service by the City would require construction of a new line. The new line required for City service would extend from the existing sewer trunk, located north of Batiquitos Lagoon, south along El Camino Real. Subsequent environmental review of required con- struction activities would be required. With regard to which agency will provide sewer service to the property, several factors should be noted. The Leucadia County Water District has submitted a sphere of influence study to LAFCO which includes Parcels AE and AF. LAFCO will likely consider the proposal within the next 2 to 3 months. Annexation of the sewer service for Parcels AE and AF to the City of Carlsbad would place the entire Hunt Properties holding under a common sewer agency, thereby facilitating comprehen- sive planning and development of the property. As discussed in Sec- tion ffl-A, future master plans for the property may involve density transfers between the Green Valley Parcels (AE and AF) and the north shore of the lagoon in order to protect sensitive resources of the lagoon. Consolidation of sewer service under a common agency could be a beneficial factor in achieving desirable land use planning for the property. As noted above, the issue of which agency will provide sewer service will likely be resolved by LAFCO. c. Comment; "The EIR states: 'Development within Parcel AE and AF alone would result in an estimated daily generation of 683,100 gallons of sewage (494,838 more than currently allowed).1 The impact of the increased sewage generated would have an effect on the City, however, the impact on LCWD would not be a factor since the District's plans have always included this area." Response; As stated on page 3-60 of the Draft EIR, both agencies have stated they have available capacity to provide sewer service to Par- cels AE and AF (see above responses). d. Comment; "We have no objection to the annexation of the property to the City since agreements do exist which clearly establish LCWD as the sewering agency of Parcels AE and AF." Response; As noted above, the City of Carlsbad does not necessarily agree that the existing agreements clearly establish LCWD as the sewering agency of Parcels AE and AF. In any event, the decision of which agency will provide sewer service to Parcels AE and AF will be made by LAFCO. 4. Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation; a. Comment; "... in addition to the master plan contents listed on page 3-19, we feel that a comprehensive grading plan, including effec- tive and proven erosion control measures, should also be required as part of the master plan." Response; The contents of the Master Plan, which is not within the scope of this EIR, will be determined at a subsequent stage of environ- mental review. However, it is agreed that a conceptual grading plan which includes erosion control measures should be required as part of the Master Plan. b. Comment; "In developing the master plan, we also feel that every effort should be made to place open space adjacent to the Lagoon where possible, and to separate any necessary roadways and structures from the Lagoon by buffer areas or by public access, limited develop- ment areas." Response; The necessity and justification for buffer zones adjacent to Batiquitos Lagoon and the Encinitas Creek riparian zone is discussed in various sections of the Draft EIR. The precise width of buffer zones will be reviewed at subsequent stages of environmental review. c. Comment; "Any increase in developmental intensity from current land use designations, particularly residential, will likely lead to increased pressure on Batiquitos Lagoon and its resources. For example, the potential for a 74 percent increase in allowable dwelling units (from 5349 to 9284 as noted on page 3-22) that could be achieved under the new designations is considered by the Foundation to be a significant increase. Therefore, unless mitigated at the annexation and GPA level, we would consider the impact from increased densities (particularly on Parcels AE and AF) as potentially significant. ... we do not feel that the mitigation offered for increased densities .. is strong enough to allay our fears. We agree that a 'well-balanced mixture of land uses' will help mitigate some of the effects of a more intense development. However, we also feel that more should be done at this stage of the process to insure that a) any increase in allowable densities will occur in areas not adjacent to the Lagoon. . ." Response; It is agreed that the increased density as a result of the proposed jurisdictional changes would possibly lead to increased pres- sure on Batiquitos Lagoon and its resources. However, the significance of this increased density is impossible to delineate until a master devel- opment plan is submitted. Potential environmental impacts to Bati- quitos Lagoon are related in large part to the intensity and placement of future land uses. Increased development setbacks from the lagoon would lessen potential environmental impacts to biological, visual, and water quality (erosion) aspects as discussed in the appropriate sections of the Draft EIR. The formulation of the Master Development Plan should consider the recommendations in these sections. 10 d. Comment! "The substitution of any City floodplain zoning which offers less protection to biological habitats than that currently provided by County designations will also intensify pressure on natural resources in the Lagoon and its tributaries. Therefore, unless mitigated at the annexation and GPA level, we would consider the impacts from . . . the substitution of floodplain designations as potentially significant. We believe that the floodplain mitigation offered on page 3-25 of the Draft EIR adequately responds to this concern." Response: As noted on page 3-20, no significant impacts related to floodplain zoning are anticipated, since the application of City F-P floodplain zoning is expected to be implemented by the City Council in place of existing County floodplain zoning. Mitigation measures in Sec- tion in-A, W-F, and III-H recommend that floodplain zones be pro- tected through application of adequate floodplain zoning by the City. e. Comment; "We feel that more should be done at this stage of the process to insure that. . . b) impacts to the hydrology, water quality and biology resources of Encinitas Creek and the Lagoon from increased densities in Parcel AE will be efffectively mitigated, and c) a compre- hensive grading and erosion control plan is provided as part of the Master Plan." Response; Please refer to mitigation in Sections in-F (Biology) and ffl-H (Hydrology/Water Quality) which recommends that future devel- opment be adequately set back from the Encinitas Creek floodplain in response to biological and hydrology/water quality concerns. With regard to a comprehensive grading and erosion control plan, please refer to response 4a. f. Comment; "TRAFFIC CIRCULATION, Pages 3-47 thru 3-50 - The Existing Conditions portion of the traffic discussion should be expanded to provide more information regarding Batiquitos Drive, i.e. its designa- tion on the City's Circulation Element, its design capacity, and the number of lanes planned. In addition, has the alignment shown on Fig- ure 3-3 been firmly established, or can it be moved northward, farther from the Lagoon, or possibly even eliminated altogether: As indicated 11 on Pages 3-50 and 3-57, the City is currently revising its Circulation Element, therefore we would propose that sufficient flexibility be pro- vided at this time to allow HPI and the City to fully examine the need, size and best routing for this roadway, taking into account not only traffic flow but also environmental considerations, and to incorporate an optimal solution into the Master Plan." Response; Batiquitos Drive is shown on the Carlsbad General Plan Cir- culation Element as a secondary arterial, with 4 lanes and a design capacity of 20,000 ADT. The General Plan alignment is a generalized alignment anticipated to be necessary in response to future traffic demands. The precise alignment is not finalized and can be moved, although the City will likely require its construction in an alignment similar to that shown in the General Plan. The City will approve the precise alignment at subsequent stages of environmental review. g. Comment; "In addition to these (biological impacts stated in the Draft EIR), we also feel that the potential for erosion and sediment transport into the Lagoon during and following periods of earthwork could have an adverse effect on the biological resources of the Lagoon unless ade- quately mitigated. We recognize that more information regarding actual development plans will be needed before a precise estimate of these potential impacts can be made, and effective mitigation pro- posed. However, we feel that it is important that these concerns be spelled out in this annexation and GPA level EIR so that they can be fully considered and, if possible, fully mitigated at the Master Plan level." Response; It is agreed that the biological resources of Batiquitos Lagoon would be adversely affected if significant erosion and subse- quent transport of sediment into the Lagoon basin were to occur as a result of onsite construction activities. Erosion and sedimentation impacts are discussed in Section 111-14: Hydrology/Water Quality. With regard to an erosion control plan, please refer to response 4a. h. Comment; "GEOLOGY AND SOILS, Page 3-125 - In addition to the mitigation proposed, we also feel that any onsite soils investigation 12 should include estimates of sediment transport from the individual par- cels into downstream watercourses and ultimately into Batiquitos Lagoon, along with a recommended plan for controlling or mitigating potentially adverse effects." Response; It is agreed that future onsite soils investigations should discuss erosion potential and an estimate of sediment transport as a result of grading activities. The conceptual grading and erosion control plan should incorporate any applicable recommendations of onsite soils investigations. i. Comment; "HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY, Page 3-144 - We recog- nize that specific measures to maintain the water level of the Lagoon and control the quality of its waters have not been proposed as part of the current prezone, annexation and GPA application. It is likely that such measures will be developed over the next several months, however, and will probably be included as part of the Master Development Plan for the properties. If so, we would recommend that, in addition to any techniques currently under consideration, the possible use of reclaimed wastewater from upstream reclamation plants also be explored as a possible source of water to supplement natural flows into the Lagoon." Response; This comment is noted. Any thorough study regarding restoration of Batiquitos Lagoon should at least consider all possible sources of water necessary to maintain adequate levels in the Lagoon, including the possible use of reclaimed wastewater. j. Comment; "ALTERNATIVES, Page 6-5 - We agree with the statement on the top of this page regarding the effectiveness of future planning and restoration of the Lagoon if it were under a single jurisdiction .... Because this application deals only with the HPI land, however, the optimal boundaries of such an alternative are not totally clear. .. ." Response; Please refer to Alternative D in Section VI. This alternative would include all of the remaining unincorporated parcels within Bati- quitos Lagoon not located within the project boundaries as part of the annexation request. Also, refer to response 6(g). 13 5. Costa Real Municipal Water District! a. Comment; "We believe that a more appropriate statement that can be made about water service is to emphasize that the utilization of all existing facilities as well as the construction of the necessary new facilities, including pipelines, pressure-regulating stations and reser- voirs, all combined will be appropriate in order that water service can be provided to the entire development area at the level that is deter- mined satisfactory from the standpoint of the Water District." Response; This coment expands upon the statement in the EIR that the District has adequate facilities to serve the project site. b. Comment; "... the financial responsibilities and obligations on the part of the development as well as the District in general have become better defined in terms of the recently adopted major facilities pro- gram and its attendant financial program involving the estabishment of the major facilities charge." Response; This comment is noted. Financial aspects of the provision of water service will be addressed at the development stage of project implementation. c. Comment; "... the entire development area within the District can be provided with an adequate supply of water provided all of the necessary public water system facilities as identified in our current adopted mas- ter plans are developed on a timely basis to be phased with the develop- ment needs of the entire area of the District westerly of El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Road. At the present time, the District is conducting an extensive master plan evaluation of the entire 20,000-acre area, which includes the City of Carlsbad-Water Depart- ment, so that with its completion and adoption now scheduled for Jan- uary 1984, there will be in place an up-to-date and functional plan that can be utilized." Response; This comment is noted. See above responses. 6. California Coastal Commission; a. Comment; "The Coastal Commission has approved (certified) the County of San Diego San Dieguito Local Coastal program (LCP) Land 14 Use Plan and the Carlsbad Mello I Segment LCP. These two LCPs provide the Coastal Commission adopted land use controls which affect the Hunt Properties and which are used, along with Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act, to make all permit decisions." Response; This comment is hereby noted. The applicable portions of both LCPs are discussed in Section in-A: Land Use. b. Comment; "In discussions with project representatives, Coastal Com- mission staff has indicated that there is flexibility with regards to den- sities, intensities, and types of use and that through the master plan process we would be willing to consider modifications to the LCP desig- nations. However, in none of the discussions was it indicated that por- tions of Batiquitos Lagoon could be filled or altered (other than for wildlife enhancement); nor, could significant agricultural areas be con- verted to urban uses beyond that permitted in the certified LCPs." Response; The discretionary actions being reviewed at this time include a rezone, annexation, and General Plan Amendment. Potential conflicts with Coastal Commission policies as they relate to proposed land use changes are discussed on pages 3-23 through 3-25 of the Draft EIR, and in other sections of the Draft EIR as appropriate. Potential impacts with regard to filling of Batiquitos Lagoon are discussed in Sections III-F: Biological Resources and m-H: Hydrology/Water Qual- ity. Land use impacts with regard to preservation of agricultural land are discussed in Sections III-A: Land Use and III-B: Agriculture. c. Comment; "With regards to the proposed annexation and prezone, we understand that such action would facilitiate ultimate development of the property under a master development plan, thereby allowing com- prehensive planning for the entire holding. While such annexation and prezone need not necessarily conflict with the certified LCPs, it cer- tainly could be misconstrued by persons not familiar with the require- ments of the LCPs." Response; Prior to development of the property, the applicant must submit the Master Plan to the Coastal Commission as an amendment to the adopted San Dieguito LCP land use designations and the Carlsbad 15 Mellol Segment LCP land use designations. The Coastal Commission will review a proposed Master Plan for its consistency with the policies of these LCPs, as noted throughout this letter. The Master Plan stage of environmental review is outside the scope of this EIR, since the EIR is directly concerned with the environmental impacts of the proposed rezone, annexation and GPA. d. Comment; "The draft conceptual plan which the property owners have developed confirms our concerns with the proposed annexation and pre- zone. The conceptual plan ignores the issue of maintaining agricultural land on a long-term basis and proposes some fill within Batiquitos Lagoon. Additionally, the conceptual plan does not respect the need to maintain steep slope areas currently covered by native vegetation in an undisturbed state." Response; Please refer to Alternative E in Section VI for a discussion of the applicant's conceptual plan. The conceptual plan is not under discretionary review at this time. e. Comment; "We would recommend, that if the City is going to approve the annexation and prezone, that the following stipulations be a part of the approval: a) That no filling of Batiquitos Lagoon be permitted as part of any future master planning effort; b) That consistent with the certified San Dieguito LCP Land Use Plan and the Carlsbad Mello I Segment LCP, that the agricul- tural areas north of the lagoon be designated for long-term con- tinued or renewed agricultural use." Response; Filling of the lagoon as part of a future development plan is not within the scope of the discretionary actions under review at this time, although it is noted that this recommendation is supported by the floodplain protection of the lagoon advocated in the Draft EIR. The proposed land use designations for the project do not include enough acreage of open space or other designations which would ensure reten- tion of agricultural land, although the proposed designations do not necessarily preclude retention of agricultural land. The land use 16 conflict with Coastal Commission policies could only be mitigated at the GPA stage by a project redesign which includes an appropriate designation to ensure long-term continued use of agricultural land. f. Comment; "We would further recommend that the City inform the property owners of the importance and need to retain steep sloping (over 20 percent gradient), native vegetated lands when developing a master plan for the property." Response; This issue will be addressed at the Master Plan stage of environmental review. 7. Local Agency Formation Commisison a. Comment; "The Draft EIR focuses on the future annexation or reor- ganization, prezone and GPA. Several additional actions may also be required, and should be included in the project description and any applicable sections in the Draft EIR: sphere of influence amendment; annexation to Leucadia County Water District; detachment from the Encinitas Fire Protection District; etc.," Response; The actions mentioned in this comment were inadvertantly omitted from the project description, but are clearly described in the impact analysis of the Draft EIR. The Carlsbad sphere of influence is proposed to be amended to include parcels AE and AF. The potential impacts of annexation of these unincorporated parcels is fully discussed in Section n-A; Land Use, and m-C; Fiscal Impacts. It is not known at this time if the property will be annexed to the Leucadia County Water District (see above comments and responses from LCWD). As noted on Page 3-60, both the City of Carlsbad and the LCWD have the desire and adequate capacity to provide sewer service to unincorporated Par- cels AE and AF. Thus, the annexation to LCWD is not necessarily a discretionary action since sewer service may be provided by the City. Provision of sewer service will be decided by LAFCO during considera- tion of the annexation request. Detachment from the Encinitas Fire Protection District is discussed in Section in-E. As noted on Page 3-73 of the Draft EIR, detachment of approximately 24 acres of land cur- rently within the legal boundaries of the Encinitas Fire Protection Dis- trict would occur as a result of the project, resulting in a loss of 17 revenue from the District. As noted on page 3-73, the Carlsbad Fire Department does not anticipate any problems in adequately serving the property. b. Comment; "The Draft EIR is based on three development scenarios. The Draft EIR could more fully discuss how these optional plans corres- pond with the property owners' preliminary development plans;" Response; In order to quantify anticipated impacts of the project on such issues as traffic, fiscal considerations, public services, and air quality, three development assumptions or scenarios were discussed within the EIR. These scenarios were based on potential development at varying densities under the proposed land uses. The property owners' conceptual plan (see Alternative E in Section 6) is not considered in more detail since it is not a discretionary action under review at this time. The conceptual development plan is a preliminary plan that is subject to major changes. Detailed environmental review of a develop- ment plan will be required at a later date. c. Comment; "The Draft EIR specifies that Carlsbad would apply a Flood Protection overlay zone to a portion of the reorganization area cur- rently designated FP (floodplain). However, the report, in another sec- tion, specifies that the area would only be considered for FP desig- nation based on engineering studies. Perhaps the EIR should be more consistent;" Response; As stated on Page 3-19, the F-P Floodplain Overlay Zone will be applied to those areas within the project area which, at the discretion of the City Council after consideration of documented and factual data based upon flood experience or engineering studies, are subject to flooding and inundation. It is anticipated that the F-P zone will be applied directly to the 100-year floodplain zone now covered by County zoning, thus, no impact is anticipated. However, it is recog- nized in the draft EIR that the application of this zoning is not assured. The mitigation for Section III-A, Land Use, states that the floodplain areas of Batiquitos Lagoon and Encinitas Creek should be preserved in 18 accordance with recommendations regarding biology and hydrology issues discussed in Section III-F and in-H respectively. d. Comment: "The Draft EIR specifies that Carlsbad has not adopted the Mello Bill LCP and that project development would require a LC per- mit. The Draft EIR should clearly explain what effect annexation (changes in jurisdiction from County to City) of territory covered by the San Dieguito LCP which has been incorporated into the San Die- guito Community Plan, would have on the current LCP designation;" Response; Consistency of the unincorporated parcels of the proposed project with the designations of the adopted County LCP will be con- sidered during the Coastal Commission review of the project. Upon approval of a master development plan for the property, the Coastal Commission would amend the Carlsbad LCP to include the portions of the property formerly within County jurisdiction. For further explana- tion, please refer to the Coastal Commission letter of comment and responses. e. Comment; "How relevant is the statement that agricultural impacts could be mitigated through a future master plan if preliminary develop- ment plans for the area do not provide for agricultural preservation?" Response; As noted on page 3-40, the potential exists for a significant environmental impact to agricultural resources based on Coastal Com- mission, County, and LAFCO policies since retention of agricultural land is not assured by the proposed land uses at this stage of the project (i.e., rezone, general plan amendment). The impact to agricultural resources can be mitigated at the Master Plan Stage if agricultural land is preserved within the plan. The conceptual development plan is not under discretionary review at this time. f. Comment; "The Draft EIR specifies that the improvement of SA 680 would be necessary to support project development, and that County approval would be necessary before the road could be constructed. Could the City require approval of a County road as a condition of development? The Draft EIR should more fully discuss the status/ 19 history and maintenance of SA 680. The Draft EIR should also more fully discuss the impact of this road improvement on surrounding unin- corporated lands, particularly the Ecke agricultural preserve to the west and south of the Green Valley section of the proposed annexation." Response; SA 680 is shown on the County's General Plan as a 4-lane, undivided collector road, with right-of-way protection for a primary arterial. This controversial roadway was first planned about 10-15 years ago, and has been included and deleted from the County Circulation Element several times. SA 680 extends from Leucadia Boulevard to the City of Poway. Portions of this roadway near Poway and in the Olivenhain Valley are under construction at the planned width. The City of Carlsbad cannot require the construction of a road that is outside their jurisdiction as a condition of approval for a development project. The only means the City has of ensuring that SA 680 is avail- able to adequately mitigate the project is to not approve development until the roadway is approved by the County. The environmental impacts of the roadway have been previously addressed in the following documents: • Supplemental Draft EIR, San Dieguito Circulation Element, GPA 81-01, prepared by County of San Diego, Dept. of Planning and Land Use, May 1981. • Supplemental Draft EIR, San Dieguito Circulation Element, GPA 80-Ce, prepared by County of San Diego, July 1980. • Draft EIR for SA 680 Revision, prepared by County of San Diego, June 1979. g. Comment; "The inclusion of the remaining portion of Batiquitos Lagoon as a potential project alternative should be considered, as it would help provide the environmental review necessary should LAFCO decide to modify the reorganization boundaries. The Draft EIR should also more 20 clearly discuss private property north of the Lagoon that may need to be included in the proposed reorgnization to avoid creating a county island, if LAFCO were to modify the annexation boundaries." Response; The annexation of the entire Batiquitos Lagoon Basin is dis- cussed as a project alternative in Section 6 of the Draft EIR. It is noted on Page 6-5 of the Draft EIR that this alternative can be imple- mented concurrently with the proposed actions without significantly affecting the environmental review of the current proposal. However, annexation of parcels outside the project boundaries is not within the scope of this document and would require additional environmental review. The majority of the unincorporated parcels within and immediately adjacent to the lagoon are owned by the State of California. The only other parcels of concern are the Savage parcels on both sides of 1-5 north of the lagoon, a small triangular parcel north of La Costa Avenue and east of El Camino Real, and bluff top parcels south of the lagoon and west of 1-5. The latter parcels are located adjacent to the lagoon, but are buffered by a relatively steep slope alongside the lagoon. Annexation of these parcels is not as essential since sensitive habitat is not involved and a topographical buffer exists. These parcels are out- side the Carlsbad sphere of influence. The small parcels under the other two ownerships are located in wetland areas at the lagoon edge and are within the Carlsbad sphere of influence. These parcels should be included within the comprehensive annexation scheme alternative. As noted above, discretionary review for annexation of these parcels is not within the scope of this document. The proposed annexation will not create any additional County islands. The project includes annexation of a portion (Parcel AC) of a large unincorporated island east of Parcel BB along El Camino Real (see Fig- ure 2-3). No new island is being created, although most of the existing island will remain. The two parcels alongside 1-5, north of the lagoon, will represent unincorporated upland parcels that are bounded by upland 21 property within the City. The parcels would, however, be contiguous with unincorporated portions of the lagoon. 8. California Department of Fish and Game a. Comment! "We recommend that the following measures be included in the project: All riparian areas should be retained in their natural state." Response; Riparian areas, shown on Figure 3-7, page 3-81, are located within the Encinitas Creek floodplain. The recommendation of the Biology section of the EIR (page 3-114), that the riparian habitat and an effective buffer zone be preserved, concurs with the recommendation of the Department of Fish and Game. The preservation of the riparian zone is recommended to occur through the application of a floodplain zoning designation, as discussed in Section III-A: Land Use." b. Comment; "Slopes over 25 percent containing coastal sage scrub should also be preserved." Response; Coastal sage scrub, discussed in Section III-F, Biological Resources, is a native habitat scattered over much of the slopes north of the lagoon in the western sector of the property. This vegetative community provides habitat for a declining bird species, the Black- tailed Gnatcatcher. The Draft EIR (pages 3-115) states that the Master Plan development of the property north of the lagoon should maintain as much natural, scrub-covered slope as possible. The Master Plan for the property will undergo subsequent environmental review, at which time the preservation of this habitat will be considered. c. Comment; "Development which would cause wetland fill or would cause increased sedimentation into wetlands should be prohibited." Response; The Draft EIR states, on page 3-112, that any filling of the lagoon would be considered a significant adverse effect. As noted above, the Draft EIR recommends preservation of lagoon habitats and the establishment of an effective buffer zone. Increased sedimentation into wetlands would be considered a significant adverse effect of onsite 22 development projects. Future environmental reviews of specific devel- opment proposals will consider impacts from sedimentation (also, see Response 4a). d. Comment: "... diversion of the natural flow or changes in the chan- nel, bed, or banks of any river, stream or lake must include notification to the Department of Fish and Game as called for in Section 1603 of the Fish and Game Code." Response; This comment is noted. Any required permits from the Fish and Game for streambed alteration must be secured by the applicant prior to construction activities. This will occur at a subsequent stage of project implementation. 9. California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Historic Preservation a< Comment; "I agree with the conclusion that archaeological testing is not necessary at this phase (i.e., annexation); however, if it is deter- mined that the sites will be impacted, a determination of their impor- tance will be necessary." Response; This comment is consistent with recommended mitigation in the Draft EIR. Please also see Response 2h. b. Comment; "... I disagree with some of the Phase I mitigation mea- sures. If the archaeological sites can be avoided testing will not be necessary. Avoidance should include provision as to how the sites will be preserved in the future. For those sites which cannot be avoided, testing may be necessary." Response; It is agreed that testing is not necessary if archaeological sites can be avoided. Assurance of the continued preservation of archaeological sites would be required through the implementation of an open space easement or other land use restriction applied at a subse- quent phase of environmental review. Preliminary testing of other sites is necessary to determine their significance prior to development. c. Comment; "I cannot tell from the information provided whether testing of all the sites is warranted. For example, based on the information provided, I doubt whether testing of the historic sites would provide the types of information necessary to determine their importance." 23 Response; Based on available information, archaeological sites that would be affected by development activities should be tested to deter- mine their significance. The historical sites would not need to be tested through a Phase I test program. It has been determined, based on available information for the historical sites, that a mitigation pro- gram consisting of photodocumentation, mapping, and possible excava- tion of trash pits is all that is necessary to mitigate these sites. Miti- gation of the paleontological site would require monitoring of grading activities by a qualified paleontologist. These mitigation programs would be detailed at a subsequent stage of environment review. 10. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District II a. Comment; "The EIR has not adequately analyzed the impact on Inter- state Route 5. Page 3-55 states that no significant adverse impacts along Interstate 5 are anticipated provided the interchanges are built out at the master planned widths. That conclusion assumes that the freeway itself can accept the great volume of additional traffic gen- erated through these interchanges by the proposed project. In the fore- seeable future, however, the main lanes of Interstate 5 will be over- loaded. Ramp metering will probably be needed and additional on-ramps, if constructed, would probably be for high-occupancy vehi- cles. The traffic impacts of the proposed project are, therefore, likely to be more severe than anticipated in the EIR and less easily miti- gated." Response; It is agreed that full buildout of the project site would con- tribute to anticipated congestion problems on the main lanes of Inter- state 5. This is a cumulative adverse impact of the project. The impact of full buildout assuming the worst case traffic scenario would result in more direct impacts on the actual interchanges, which is where the most severe congestion problems first occur. It was deter- mined that mitigation of congestion at the interchanges is necessary, as noted on page 3-56. Traffic impacts to the main lanes of Interstate 5 from the proposed project are not considered severe enough to require mitigation by the developer. 24 b. Comment; "Mitigation measures such as those proposed on page 3-56 will require funding by local government or project sponsors. Improve- ments to Interstate 5 will require federal environmental documents adequate for approval by the Federal Highway Administration." Response; This comment is hereby noted. Funding and environmental review for future revisions to Interstate 5 will be required at sub- sequent stages of project development. 11. California Department of Water Resources a. Comment; The Department of Water Resources listed recommenda- tions related to water conservation and flood damage prevention. Response; The recommendations provided by the Department of Water Resources are their standard mitigation measures which are applicable at the development stage of project implementation. These measures will be considered at subsequent stages of environmental review related to actual development proposals. 12. California Air Resources Board a. Comment; 'Information concerning California air quality standards included in Table 3-19 needs to be updated. The State Air Resources Board has adopted new standards for Carbon Monoxide and "inhalable" particulate matter." Response; The California air quality standard for carbon monoxide of 40 ppm listed in Table 3-19 should be changed to 20 ppm. The q100 yg/m California standard for suspended particulate matter should obe changed to 50 ug/m and should apply only to "inhalable" particles, i.e., those particles less than 10 ym aerodynamic diameter. Neither of these revisions significantly alters the conclusions of the air quality analysis in the Draft EIR. b. Comment; "We suggest the information on RAQS development densi- ties and trip generation totals (bottom of page 3-150) be added to Table 3-8, 'TRAFFIC GENERATION BY PARCEL' (page 3-51)." Response; Table 3-8 shows traffic generated by development assuming existing land use designations and two scenarios which assume develop- ment under the proposed land use designations. This table is included in the traffic section and is used to indicate traffic generation under potential development scenarios. 25 Development at the densities assumed in the RAQS alternative dis- cussed on page 150 is not useful for comparison of traffic impacts since it does not reflect existing allowable densities. The RAQS assumptions should only be used to determine the compliance of the project with the RAQS, and not for evaluating traffic impacts. A comparison of the anticipated emissions (assuming full buildout of the property) between the RAQS density assumptions, the existing land use designation assumption, and the proposed maximum density assumption is clearly stated on page 151. c. Comment; "We feel the DEIR overestimates the potential air quality impact of the "most likely" development alternative. We do not agree with the DEIR's assumption that trips associated with existing zoning should be added to the total trips projected for any other alternative (Worksheet 8, Appendix C, page C-5)." Response; Vehicle emissions in Table 3-20 were calculated on Work- sheet #8 in Appendix C for the "worst case" development scenario. The basis for vehicle emissions is the number of trips generated assuming full development of the property. The number of vehicle trips per day (185,000) used in Worksheet #8 is not correct. The number which should be used is 173,350, which is the traffic generated assuming full buildout of the property under the worst case scenario (see Table 3-8, page 3-51). The figures in Table 3-20 should be revised as shown below, which reduces the overall emissions generated by the project by less than 10 percent. 26 "REVISED" Table 3-20 SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS FROM THE PROPOSED PROJECT (TONS/YEAR) Emission Source Vehicles Power Generation Fireplace Emissions Natural Gas Consumption Total Hydro- carbons 633.98 — 5.44 — 639.42 Carbon Monoxide 5,391.99 38.98 130.20 12.09 5,573.26 Oxides of Nitrogen 512.96 278.27 1.09 60.57 852.89 Sulfur Dioxide — 4.16 — 0.36 4.52 Total Suspended Partic- ulates — 77.94 21.70 6.06 105.70 The comment regarding the "most likely" development alternative pre- sumably refers to the anticipated traffic generation of the "likely case" development scenario shown in Table 3-8. The "likely case" scenario assumes a mixture of residential, commercial, and office uses on the Combination District parcels, whereas the "worst case" assumes all commercial. The "likely case" scenario was not used in the air quality analysis, but rather was used as a mid-range value to evaluate traffic impacts. d. Comment; "We suggest the final environmental impact report (FEIR) compare buildout emissions from the RAQS assumptions and the three alternative levels of development." Response; This comparison is provided on page 3-151 of the Draft EIR. The proposed project assuming full buildout under the worst case scen- ario would result in roughly 4 to 5 times greater emisions than fore- casted using the RAQS assumptions. Full buildout under existing land use designations would result in an increase of 2 to 2-1/2 times greater than the forecasted emissions. Emissions generated assuming full 27 buildout under the "likely case" scenario would fall between the existing and worst case scenarios (between three and four times greater than forecasted). e. Comment; "The traffic analysis in Appendix B of the DEIR contains a recommendation that transportation systems management (TSM) actions be implemented where significant acreage is devoted to office and commercial uses (page B-16). Air quality, as well as future mobil- ity, would be supported by the consultant's recommended strategy: In general the proposed General Plan Amendment can be accommodated provided adequate zoning and development controls are included to assure the mix of land use in the combination zones does not over- tax the circulation system (emphasis added). The air quality section in the DEIR does not identify mitigation actions which would implement this recommendation. Attainment of clean air standards through the RAQS depends on the inclusion of the regionally- adopted TSM measures within local plans and projects. This principle is especially critical when the proposed rezoning would result in genera- tion of more vehicle trip emissions than assumed in the RAQS." Response: As noted on page 3-152 and 3-153 of the Draft EIR, "the obvious and most effective measure which would reduce emissions is to limit the density of development." This requires a project redesign. The adoption of TSM measures would not occur until the Master Plan or development plan stage of environmental review. A condensed listing of TSM measures is presented under the "operation" heading on page 3-153. It should be noted that these measures are only applicable at subsequent stages of environmental review. The letter comment (see attached) includes a more detailed listing of TSM measures that should be considered during subsequent planning for the property. 28 LEUCADIA TOWN COUNCIL Post Office Box 2193 Leucadia, California 92024 August 26, 1983 Mr. Bill Hoffman City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 RE: Hunt Properties Annexation DEIR (83-2) Dear Mr. Hoffman: Because of our adjacent location to much of the proposed annexed property, it is appropriate the Leucadia Encinitas Town Council review this DEIR. After careful study, we wish to express special concern regarding impacts on current San Dieguito Community Plan and existing Local Coastal Plan provisions. The change to the Planned Community designation would allow much greater density (74% according to the DEIR) and less protection of sensitive habitat. Inevitable consequences of "worst case" develop- ment include severe degrodation of air quality, traffic impacts and biological resources. Negative impacts can be mitigated by adoption by the City of Carlsbad of lower density development designations, as outlined in Project Alternative C (p b-4). The LETC urges the City Council to give serious consideration to this alternative. A second major point involves insistance on natural buffer zones for both Batiquitos Lagoon and the riparian habitat of Encinitas Creek. To permit concrete channels and manmade structures to act as buffers would greatly decrease the aesthetic and habitat qualities of these two very sensitive areas. Finally, we extend appreciation to Carlsbad for requiring a master plan approach to these large parcels of land. Unity of development goals, based on obvious topography constraints, and responsiveness to area-wide needs and concerns, should result in a better final product for the region. Sincerely, ^, RICK SHEA President RS:kc 29 HPI DEVELOPMENT CO. August 23, 1983 Mr/Mike,Holzmiller Land Use Planning .Dep^rtinent'&a-' •' As-you know, HPI Development Company owns 1740 acres of property ; located in the southwest guadrant of the City of Carlsbad which^ we intend to develop into a quality residential-resort community. ^.: . Experts predict that over-the next quarter-century, the Pacific Rim; that geographic area surrounding the shore of the-Pacific Ocean,; will become an ? increasingly important;:region in terms of international commerce and/influence. Along>:with the City oriCarlsbad, we .would like^to, become a part ofVthat ; ;-,ri -,;. special* and importantiwoiHdJ;community;=and we'lire looking forward?tO;?working;-4h^K with, ybu.to- bring^ittt^eality^ : Accordingly i?|HRl ,' thought it appropriate to " i' : •; " "" name*ourr resortv«mmmifVi|te^ and ^sor^'^^^-.}\-'4:\-.^^\"—. ., „. „ J!Mi8^i(iiii^H^^We: have;: brought%om boarcftani expert consultant) team to explore innovative-^1 :;; it r- ^'•^ ;^step;in-realizing'"-sucfieai;,Master? P|anv'*we^submitted a proposal months ago fort jurisdictionjaifechari^ property which:Vwel hope you:wiir approve.4:We;hav*e|;teyi Impact Report [convey our comments- .Our property' consists-of ^several parcels;, in both; City and County jurisdictions.: Also, tt includes aisubstantiar portion of the Batiquitos Lagoon and almost all its major tributaries. Ini order to consolidate the property under a single jurisdiction so that a future:community within the tributary areas to. the lagoon can be comprehensively planned, we are proposing annexation of the parcels of our property now in the County to the City of Carlsbad. In that way, we would be able to work with you on the entire property to develop a Master Plan which would be responsive to both environmental concerns and the needs of your City. We are pleased to read that the Draft Environmental Impact Report agrees that the comprehensive master planning of our property is a beneficial effect of our proposed project. . c! 1970 North El Camino Real Mr. Mike HoJzmiller -2- August 23, 1983 Secondly, in order to permit flexibility in master planning the more environ- -_-,.. mentally .sensitive areas of the? property, we arei requesting pre-zoning , Planned Community (or PC);;on.all the parcels that meet the City's require- ments for PC, Most of our property which is in the City of Carlsbad is " •"'', -;'-|' already zoned Planned Community and extension of this zoning to the remainder of the property (in the County area) would allow the kind of comprehensive planning and development we fee! is necessary in this j~ environmentally sensitive areav Our understanding is that the purpose of ^ -• the Planned Community Zone*is. to encourage creative, imaginative and com- , • prehensive planning; and* development of large tracts of land in accordance -' K < with aiMaster: Plaa^^ln&lMorkinc^-^Uh^you and thft-City's planning staff, just ^trip*generatR>R-as-.recamira Impact'Report, we are^'proposing-ar^amendmenttto4the5rl_and Use Element of;the City's; General »> *arprop6sing^ananiendnient^ Use Element of;the City t Plan^so-that these parcels cam become "Combination Districts." As such>;v , ^commercial and office emptoymentfcenters and residential could be; located.:on •^thefparcefs: of the propertyrfwh|ch!^are>adjacentito- existing or planned -major: streetsiu With your, help^ ,a Master,Plan or Specific Plan can be developed which defines the precise-zoning for these parcels to the City's satisfaction. In general, the above constitutes the jurisdictional and related changes we have proposed and briefly explains why we believe they are beneficial"to the master planning of the total property and ultimately to the City of Carlsbad. These jurisdictional changes are also the "Proposed Project" dis- cussed'in the Draft Environmental Impact Report. There are a number of general comments we. would like to make regarding the stated potential impacts of a> ^future development, of the -property:.-.,, ,..,.;, ... .•-'.•& -.', ivii^i; ^v^^ ; i4?r$^£v*;^ ,°v {^Because no-development plans or master plans have been submitted as ':'.^•.•..••.;;,•':•..;•• ^t*^a*partQfiau&cwren£^plrQposa['*.(tf\G California Environmental Quality; ;:' ^"Y;^' c^!'rAct?iCuidelines;irequiretthat /theiDEIR discuss the potential impacts of i^-WS,: the*maximum possible^ development of the property. We bel ieve that are highly-speculative since the maximum possible^ ,;. :i.\* ^;j-j development under the- proposed jurisdictional changes may not actually -\.'rt|vpccur;T, In generalvVdevelopment; Ts likely to> be in the mid-range of f, ^^"vrP«n'ttec* dens^»es«l?Tn®^P'tyc'Pffr's':>«|d would ultimately determine ipoint'outlthatrthe! DEI Restates that most of the impacts :': associated'with'a future development of the.-property are either not.. >'.;;;i::'•"• l'>: significant oc* can -.be .mitigated during the planning and/or construction , V '•^'phases of the project i' We concur with this finding. A number" of :,- - ; recommended measures to accomplish this mitigation are also discussed. ! We would like to assure you that by working with our consultant, team and the City, we intend to do just that. ';"] ,,r 0 Ultimately, when development does occur, it will occur gradually-over a long period of time of perhaps 10 to 20 years. Consequently, the City would have time to program these mitigation measures in a timely manner since the impacts associated with each development phase could be more v.- accurately assessed. ;< -: ':•,-.•..-fh'-"^ • • .^'O'-N • " . '• •' .. ••",:•:' . ;!-i^;- _ '^-,:::^--.' Mr. Mike Holzmiller August 23, 1983 Without the benefit of the results of our consultant team's studies which are still in process, it is difficult to comment in depth with regard to some of the specific statements made in the DEIR. In general, however, we offer the following: ^;i^: ;!K - • • _-* ]j-.j r-vjl-^^r*;.-^ i. '* * : .' . - • • 0 The DEtR overstates-the^project's-contribution to impacts on the air quality in the San Diego-region.:''Although technological advances in emission controls are .too--speculative to evaluate over the probable 10- to 20-year, buildoutiof; the property, they are certain to occur. These are not: considered Mm-the* DEIR. 0 The development/of Parcel-AE would, only contribute to a number of- existing factorsiwhich^already-i-tend to induce growth on the land to • "l - - ; The- areaijs^designatedlas -;a4T98S Future- Urbanizing Area;'in Srrflft -'SA? 68C*jiga*!p|amje^i^ti!^ access •*« :'£X * i' - - ' . r'Xrv.;..-! . -, -'• •-•'* - •'- t^-'i^foHTW^jaJ^ji-^r^irti.-fet.. .4. ••• 4- *".V*M- H w-t. •' •* . .: . .- .J:.-";---;^*j:r/i----!----::V^ .;,.; :; .\.t •- • •: !:;;i;;:: i;^^; The proVertyi'sbutrcfoffParcel- AEtfronts:.a major arterial. '"'-';. -.'K '-'»wi->^* •• • .--.'-»;>..-^ ...ij--^ *-.*. ;;N f-n -v^iVl"..?. :i,u.-l J..4£.—ii:n.*w.. .' . „ ^ : i -•.-.* - •- - - <„,,.. —-!'^ The property; south;of ••Parcel.'AE~ is bounded by commercial :,..:.. development to the-south^;>! ; - -• - • —• Regional growth will continue.. '.:—-.'•'•";' Market?forces- will continue to attempt to meet demand. 'ii{S,-.'i.^':i^b^;:-,:.'.>-5-^i-«v•.-U-i^rj-iJ J^Si^JiiS-iSf; \i : • •-.'.•isSf**-"'"^ W-' ;^g|*fii?^-.': . .•.Ti—^i-i-;:-"^:-:.- The? DEIR states,-that .the, necessity ;of .a permanently open tidal mouth is a Tdesirable_element;.of^any;^Iagoon«restoration-effort. Although there^seems t : be^general agreement thatithe- major, problem facing the lagoon :is a 1 lack- of .--i •'• sea': . hows, r.lt'il^fv>«s-^:,--.it'.^-ICJv » *-•-.-*-'??"m~'. ° ''$'. Recent preliminary^evaluatiohs 6f-"'our consultant team regarding the^ concept J.- pf1bpeningHh^iagdohwto--:theocean4reveal& significant associated environ- mental andi-ecbnomic;impacts.!. Ultimately"/i^pf course,, the restoration: and - - ' enhancementiof JBatiquitos Lagooni-; will: be ;resolved at the master planning ? V'* •stages of-therprbject-among the-many participating public agencies and ;We;:would'Uke'5'to^assur(e^(yoUi:that:we are aware of the sensitive, nature of the 'cultural and: biological resources or the property as a result of-our consultant "team's preliminary-investigations^: However,.; we question the DElR's conclu- • sion that every;potential archeologicaI site be;tested in Phase I in/the de- taiied manneV prescribed. We ;feel that a more realistic approach would be to determine the archeological work scope when we are in a better position to determine which sites will be affected by the Master Plan. Mr. Mike HoJzmiller -4-August 23, 1983 On the basis of the-evidence presented in the DEIR, we have questions regarding the value of ;the riparian habitat in Parcel AE, and whether .the recommended, buffer, zone concept is appropriate for this parcel. Also, we must-question-the accuracy of the 400+ acre figure reported in the DEIR for HPI's portion of Batiquitos Lagoon as being too large. As master planning proceeds, we will have specific information with regard to these issues. :^f: With or without the proposed jurisdictional changes, the property would berdeveloped ,jJ,xThe~ result would be the gradual phasing out of the interim agricultural uses now? existing on portions of the property as current ur- banization continues.iv And with that urban development would, come an .alteration of'some^fofjthe'rivisual characteristics-of the*views from/1 •/.'"• i''. •:'i;: Alf'of the impacts ;of a proposed community need to be weighed against its net: positive benefits-:-^vaniv:expanded housing stock, an expanded employment and tax base,i additional public, recreational opportunities, assistance in U Hl'j enhancing the-natural resource values of the lagoon, and a comprehensively planned community. .-'.'I'., x| :; . -; , '- ' •;•-•:•' .,«:>,-:>•'•;/': ::'-'/;.. • " V'V" :" " '"'•.' "'' '-: •' : v, '-^^^ •" ' •• '~( Master planning for the property is currently in process by our consultant team, and all master plans, specific plans and site development plans will be submitted to the City of Carlsbad for review and processing. .Also a number of other public agencies will be involved in the evaluation of various aspects of:the project as the planning proceeds. There will be many opportunities for public participation in these planning and review In closing, we believe thati;the: jurisdictional and related changes we have proposed are a first step*jn(accomplishing the goal of The Pacific RirtnCountry Club-and Resort which meets-the needs of the City. We are looking forward to working with you-to-develop a Master Plan for this community.. .Wettrust that.:you ;will concur7with*us and approve our applications for pre-zoning, annexation, and General PIar> Amendment. :,-/.•••-; , f t .-.' : ,;j},i Michael-1. Kennedy, ProjectHPI: DEVELOPMENT: COMP ''v •:- ••'.":.! .-:'i:.H' ' -", f': :;.:!.: z :fc X^j ;v']^ijN'^ •':' -.•••"••• ;'-'i;arr' .>;.;-- ,,l •-j-/;--;yf«T?^: .;.• ;,^feftT; MIK:md ''^•-l:'^^*ji.iii:^-^,-i.; -/••;••; ^:i^^: •>:•• •• 33: LEUCADIA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE 3OX 2397 • LEUCADIA. CALIFORNIA 92024 • 7S3-OIS8 August 17. 1983 City of Carlsbad LAND USE - PLANNING DEPT. 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA S2008 Re: Hunt Annexation Gentlemen: On behalf of the Board of Directors I submit the following comments to the Draft EIR on the Hunt Properties Annexation to the City of Carlsbad. We concur with your comments on Page 3-60 regarding Sewage Generation: The Leucadia County Water District is responsible for sewage disposal in the project vicinity south of Batiquitos Lagoon. Although Parcels AE arid AF are not currently serviced by the District (primarily due to lack of development) , the parcels are located within the District's projected ultimate service area and have been included in the future capacity planning. The District recently constructed a sewage trunk line within El Camino Real which would handle potential sewage within par- cels AE and AF. However, your later statement: Both the City of Carlsbad and Leucadia County Water District have indicated they foresee no problems in providing onsite sewage disposal utilizing existing and proposed facilities (Wojcik, 1983; Geiselhart, 1983). makes no -mention of agreements between the City and the District which state that LCWD would provide sewer service to parcels AE and AF. In addition, if the City were tc reneg on those agreements and insist on providing sewer service, a sewer line would have to be constructed from parcels AE and AF north along El Camino Real. Such construction would have an impact on the environment and this aspect has not been addressed. 34 DISTRICT OFFICE: I960 LA COSTA AVENUE • CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA City of Carlsbad LAND USE - PLANNING DEPT. August 17, 1983 Page two The EIR also states: Development within parcels AE and AF alone would result in an estimated daily generation of 683,100 gallons of sewage (494,838 more than currently allowed). These estimates are based on the worst-case assumption of full buildout of the subject property. The increased quantities of sewage repre- sent a potential impact to sewage disposal agencies. The impact of the increased sewerage generated would have an affect on the City, however the impact on LCWD would not be a factor since the District's plans have always included this area. Although the Board has adopted Resolution 745 which states in Section 2: The Leucadia County Water District opposes all annexations of independent special sewer district territory to cities unless and until a permanent and enforceable agreement is entered into between the parties concerned to be enforced by the Local Agency Formation Commission and its successor to preserve the integrity of the function of the sewer district whose territory is being annexed to a city. we have no objection to the annexation of the property to the City since agree- ments do exist which clearly establish LCWD as the sewering agency of parcels AE and AF. Yours very truly, LEUCADIA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Lois E. Humphreys President, Board of Directors LEH/bls 35 BATIQUITOS LAGOON FOUNDATION August 22, 1983 Mr. Bill Hoffman City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Street Carlsbad, CA 92OO8 Subject: Hunt Properties Annexation DEIR (83-2) Dear Mr. Hoffman: The Board of Directors of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation ha* reviewed the above EIR and offers the following comments:\ 1. GENERAL - Because the Foundation has as its primary purpose the protection and enhancement of the Batiquitos Lagoon and its resources, we have purposely limited our comments to those issues which could potentially affect the Lagoon. While we, as individuals, do have.concerns about other topics addressed in the EIR, we feel that they are beyond the specific purview of the Foundation and that it would, be inappropriate as a Foundation to comment upon them. Additionally, we have a number of concerns about the development plans themselves, but have attempted to restrict our comments herein to the adequacy of the EIR and the effectiveness of the mitigation proposed. Comments regarding the project itself will be transmitted later prior to final action by the City. 2. GENERAL - Overall, we feel that the draft EIR is comprehensive, thorough and well written. In several areas we feel that much more project detail and related analyses will be required before we can make comments more substantive than those offered below. We assume that this material will be forthcoming as part of the Master Development Plan for the property, and will be subject to further environmental analysis and public review at a later time. A Management Plan for Batiquitos Lagoon is currently being prepared with the cooperation and help of a number of public agencies and -landowners, including HU..C Properties Inc. and the City of Carlsbad. Therefore, for now, our interest is in insuring that no options for protecting and enhancing the Lagoon will be lost at this prezone, annexation and GPA level of the process, prior to the completion of the Lagoon Management Plan. Specific comments on the EIR are provided below.' 3. LAND USE, Page 3-19 - We agree that development of a large holding under an adopted master plan is much preferable to piecemeal development, particularly when it -an be accomplished within a single governmental jurisdiction. However, in addition to the master plan contents listed on page 3-19, we feel that a comprehensive grading plan, including effective and proven erosion control measures, should also be required as part of the master plan. In developing the master plan, we also feel that every effort should be made to place open space adjacent to the 6992 El Camino Real, Suite 104-449 C 1 3 Carlsbad, CA 92008 36 Lagoon where possible, and to separate any necessary roadways and structures from the Lagoon by buffer areas or by public access, limited development areas. 4. LAND USE, Pages 3-22 thru 3-25 - Any increase in developmental intensity -from current land use designations, particularly residential, will likely lead to increased pressure on Batiquitos Lagoon and its resources. For example, the potential for a 74 percent increase in allowable dwelling units (from 5349 to 9284 as noted on page 3-22) that could be achieved under the new designations is considered by the Foundation to be a significant increase. Likewise, the substitution of any City floodplain zoning which offers less protection to biological habitats than that currently provided by County designations will also intensify pressure on natural resources in the Lagoon and its tributaries. Therefore, unless mitigated at the annexation and 6PA level, we would consider the impacts from these increased densities (particularly on Parcels AD and AE) and -from the substitution of floodplain designations as potentially significant. We believe that the floodplain mitigation offered on page 3-25 of the draft EIR adequately responds to this concern. However, we do not feel that the mitigation offered for increased densities on this same page is strong enough to allay our fears. We agree that "a well- balanced mixture of land uses" will help mitigate some of the effects of a more intense development. However, we also feel that more should be done at this stage of the process to insure that a) any increase in allowable densities will occur in areas not adjacent to the Lagoon, b) impacts to the hydrology, water quality and biology resources of Encinitas Creek and the Lagoon from increased densities in Parcel AE will be effectively mitigated, and c) a comprehensive grading and erosion control plan is provided as part of the Master Plan. 5. LAND USE, Page 3-25 - We agree with and support the mitigation offered on this page regarding completion of the Batiquitos Lagoon Management Plan and the incorporation of its results and recommendations into the Master Plan for the HPI properties. 6. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION, Pages 3-47 thru 3-5O - The Existing Conditions portion of the traffic discussion should be expanded to provide more information regarding Batiquitos Drive, i.e. its designation on the City's Circulation Element, its design capacity, and the number of lanes planned. In addition, has the alignment shown on Figure 3-3 been firmly established, or can it be moved northward, farther from the Lagoon, or possibly even eliminated altogether? As indicated on Pages 3-5O and 3-57, the City is currently revising its Circulation Element, therefore we would propose that sufficient flexibility be provided at this time to allow HPI and the City to fully examine the need, size and best routing for this roadway, taking into account not only traffic flow but also environmental considerations, and to incorporate an optimal solution into the Master Plan. C23 37 6. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, Pages 3-1O9 thru 3-114 - We share the concerts expressed throughout the discussion of potential impacts, particularly as regards a) increased densities on Parcel AE, b) loss of the floodplain designation on Parcels AE and AF plus related protection at the General Plan level, c) any plans for filling portions of the Lagoon, d> the need for adequate setbacks around the Lagoon, e) the potential effects of urban runoff on aquatic organisms in the Lagoon, and f) the effect of increased human activity on the resources of the Lagoon. In addition to these, we also feel that the potential for erosion and sediment transport into the Lagoon during and following periods of earthwork could have an adverse effect on the biological resources of the Lagoon unless adequately mitigated. We recognize that more information regarding actual development plans will be needed before a precise estimate of these potential impacts can be made, and effective mitigation proposed. However, we feel that it is important that these concerns be spelled out in this annexation and 6PA level EIR so that they can be fully considered and, if possible, fully mitigated at the Master Plan level. 7. GEOLOGY AND SOILS, Page 3-125 - In addition to the mitigation proposed, we also feel that any onsite soils investigations should include estimates of sediment transport from the individual parcels into downstream watercourses and ultimately into Batiquitos Lagoon, along with a recommended plan for controlling or mitigating potentially adverse effects. 8. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY, Page 3-137 - The Foundation is in complete agreement with the discussion on this page regarding the need for inter—agency cooperation and a coordinated approach to any future restoration effort. We are hopeful that the forthcoming Lagoon Management Plan will serve as a useful baseline document and guide for such an effort. 9. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY - Pages 3-138 thru 3-144 - As noted by our previous comments, we too are concerned with potentially significant impacts on the Lagoon and its resources from urban runoff and siltation. We therefore fully support the mitigation described in this section. 10. HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY, Page 3-144 - We recognize that specific measures to maintain the water level of the Lagoon and control the quality of its waters have not been proposed as part of the current prezone, annexation and GPA application. It is likely that such measures will be developed over the next several months, however, and will probably be included as part of the Master Development Plan for the properties. If so, we would recommend that, in addition to any techniques currently under consideration, the possible use of reclaimed wastewater from upstream reclamation plants also be explored as a possible source of water to supplement natural flows into the Lagoon. 38 C33 11. VISUAL RESOURCES, Page 3-178 - We concur with the statement that "the combined effect is still that of urban development, and is considered a potentially significant visual alteration". For this reason, we feel that sufficient attention should be paid either now or in the Master Development Plan to the retention of scenic vistas and the creation of sensitive design elements, as well as other means of integrating proposed developments into the topography and visual environment surrounding the Lagoon. We therefore support the mitigation measures offered on Pages 3—178 and 3—179. 12. ALTERNATIVES, Page 6-5 - We agree with the statement on the top of this page regarding the effectiveness of future planning and restoration of the Lagoon if it were under a single jurisdiction. Therefore, we feel that at some point in time all of the land in and adjacent to the Lagoon should be under the same governmental entity. Because this application deals only with the HPI land however, the optimal boundaries of such an alternative are not totally clear. Thus we would look to the Lagoon Management Plan for a better understanding of what areas are critical to the long-term enhancement of the Lagoon and its resources. The Directors of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation appreciate ths opportunity to comment on this draft EIR. Fay 0. Round, Jr. Chairman EIR Review Committee 39 C43 Kids!WOODSIDE/KUBOTA & ASSOCIATES. INC. CON*UI-TINO^ ~ •" " "? S*C' ' " '''Av^••^•^tf'i^aiiii **:•••>•- -.3 • NOINBBRS 2465 Pio Pico Drive • P.O. Box 1095 • Carlsbad. California 92008 • (714) 729-1194 August 23, 1983 Mr. Bill Hofman Pri nci pal PIanner City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Subject: EIR 83-2 -- HPI Development Costa Real Municipal Water District Dear Mr. Hofman : Thank you very much for this opportunity to present the comments and responses to the important matters of public water service by the Costa Real Municipal Water District. All of the properties located to the north of La Costa Avenue that are involved in these EIR proceedings are within the boundaries of the Costa Real Municipal Water District so that public water service will come under the spheres of responsibility of the District. Additionally, we will speak to the matter of the respon- sibilities of the City of Carlsbad with respect to retail water service. First of all, we want to advise you that the EIR describes the existing conditions of the Costa Real District in the context of the availability of water in the vicinity for the entire new development. We want to » emphasize that the availability and the total development requirements for public water service involve not only existing facilitites but addi- tionally, extensive offsite facilities as well as onsite facilities that are specifically set forth in the currently adopted master plan of public water service as well as the latest capijta 1 facilities program that has recently been adopted by the District. _We believe that a more appropriate statement that can be made about water service is to emphasize that the utilization of all existing facilities as well as the construction of the necessary new facilities, including pipelines, pressure-regulating sta- tions and reservoirs, all combined will be appropriate in order that water service can be provided to the entire development area at the level tjiat is determined satisfactory from the standpoint of the Water District.,. Addi ti onal ly , j_the financial responsibilities and obligations on the part of the development as well as the District in general have become better defined in terms of the recently adopted major facilities program and its attendant financial program involving the establishment of the "major facilities charge." For information, we are attaching the following docu- ments for reference? In Orange County, Santa Ana 40 Mr. Bill Hofmart City of Carlsbad August 23, 1983 Page 2 • NOINBKItm 1) "Final Report - Costa Real Municipal Water District - Major Water Facilities Financing Plan and Rate Study - June 1983" - prepared by Bartle Wells Associates. 2) Resolutions No. 438 and 439 - Costa Real Municipal Water District. The EIR describes the inter-relationships and segregation of responsibili- ties with the Costa Real Municipal Water District as the "wholesale water agency" and the City of Carlsbad as the "retail water service agency." In order to clarify the respective roles of the public agencies, there is attached the "Water Service Agreement" dated May 25, 1983, executed by the District and the City of Carlsbad. At the present time, the two agencies are formulating policies and regulations for the implementation of this water service agreement. In summary, insofar as the Costa Real Municipal Water District is concerned, the entire development area within the District can be provided with an adequate supply of water provided all of the necessary public water system facilities as identified in our currently adopted master plans are developed on a timely basis to be phased with the development needs of the entire area of the District westerly of El Camino Real and south of Palomar Airport Road. At the present time, the District is conducting an extensive master plan evaluation of the entire 20,000-acre area, which includes the City of Carlsbad - Water Department, so that with its completion and adoption now scheduled for January, 1984, there will be in place an up-to-date and functional plan that can be utilized. We welcome the opportunity to respond to any questions that you may have regarding this presentation and all of the attachments we have included. truly yours bota, District Engineer l Municipal Water District Enclosures cc: Costa Real Municipal Water District (w/o enc) Mr. Mike Kennedy, HPI Development (w/o enc) George Nolte & Associates (w/o enc) (w/o enc) JYK:paf CMWD 82-310 41 State of California, George Deukmejiar Governor / California CocsKi! Commission SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT 6154 Mission Gorge RCMC), Su-.te 220 San Diego, CA 92120 <7«) 280-6992 . 1.33 Mr. Don Conaty State Clearinghouse, Room 121 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Response to Draft Environmental Impact Report 83-2 for the Hunt Properties Annexation (SCH 883032309) Dear Mr. Conaty: In response to the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the above referenced project, staff of the Coastal Commission has already commented in detail .on the Notice of Preparation (NOP) -for the DEIR. We do not intend to reiterate those comments; however, a copy of our comments on the NOP is attached and hereby incorporated as a portion of our response to the DEIR. The DEIR does, in our opinion, include an adequate discussion of the po- tential environmental impacts. However, Coastal Commission staff feels several points should be emphasized: 1) The Coastal Commission has approved (certified) the County of San Diego San Dieguito Local Coastal program (LCP) Land Use Plan and the Carlsbad Mello I Segment LCP. These two LCPs provide the Coastal Commission adopted land use controls which affect the Hunt Properties and which are used, along with Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act, to make all permit decisions. 2) In discussions with project representatives, Coastal Coirmission staff has indicated that there is flexibility with regards to densities , intensities and types of use and that through the master plan process we would be willing to consider modifications to the LCP designations. However, in none of the discussions was it indicated that portions of Batiquitos Lagoon could be filled or altered (other than for wildlife enhancement) ; nor, could significant agricultural .areas be converted to urban uses beyond that permitted in the certified LCPs. 3) With regards to the proposed annexation and prezone, we understand that such action would facilitate ultimate development of the property under a master development plan, thereby allowing 42 Mr. Don Conaty August 18, 1983 Page 2 comprehensive planning for the entire holding. While such annexation and prezone need not necessarily conflict with the certified LCPs, it certainly could be misconstrued by persons not familiar with the requirements of the LCPs. 4) The draft conceptual plan which the property owners have developed confirms our concerns with the proposed annexation and prezone. The conceptual plan ignores the issue of maintaining agricultural land on a long term basis and proposes some fill within Batiquitos Lagoon. Additionally, the conceptual plan does not respect the need to main- tain steep slope areas currently covered by native vegetation in an undisturbed state. » 5) We would recommend, that if the City is going to approve the annexation and prezone, that the following stipulations be a part of the approval: 'a) That no filling of Batiquitos Lagoon be permitted as part of any future master planning effort; b) That consistent with the certified San Dieguito LCP Land Use Plan and the Carlsbad Mello I Segment LCP, that the agricultural areas north of the lagoon be designated for long tern; continued or renewed agricultural use. 6) We would further recommend that the City inform the property owners of the importance and need to retain steep sloping (over 20% gradient) , native vegetated lands when developing a master plan for the property. It will be necessary for the property owners to submit the master plan to the Coastal Commission as an amendment to the San Dieguito LCP Land Use Plan designations and the Carlsbad Mello I Segment LCP designations. Unless the master plan complies with the above requirements, the Coastal Connrdssion may find the master plan to be unacceptable and inconsistent with Chapter 3 policies of the Coastal Act. If there are any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at the San Diego District Office of the Coastal Comiaission (619) 280-6992) . Sincerely, Chuck Damm Acting District Manager CD: am 43 (619) 236-2OI5 • san diego Local agency formation commission I6OO pacific highway • san diego. ca 921O" chairman Dr. Ciiartas W. Hostler Public Member executive officer William D. Davis counsel Lloyd M. Harmon, Jr. members J.B. Bennett Councilman, City of Imperial Beach Paul Eckert County Board of Supervisors Paul W. Fordom County Board of Supervisors Marjorie Hertom Alpine Fire Protection District Stanley A. Mahr San Marcos County Water District Lir.ria Oravec Mayor, City of Poway alternate members Alex L. Adams Greater Mountain Empire Resource Conservation District Mike Gotch Councilman, City of San Diego August 24, 1983 TO:Bill Hoffman, Principal Planner City of Carlsbad &HPV&W s\ Buy.-* Cfc* '•-, Executive Officer Local Agency Formation Commission FROM: SUBJECT: Hunt Properties Annexation Draft EIR Thank you for the opportunity to review the Draft EIR for the above project. We have the following comments and questions which should be addressed in the Final EIR: 1. The Draft EIR focuses on the future annexation or reorganization, prezone and GPA. Several additional actions may also be required, arid should be included in the project description and any applicable sec- tions in the Draft EIR: sphere of influence amend- ment; annexation to Leucadia County Water District; detachment from the Encinitas Fire Protection District; etc.; 2. The Draft EIR is based on three development scenarios. The Draft EIR could more fully discuss how these optional plans correspond with the property owners' preliminary development plans; 3. The Draft EIR specifies that Carlsbad would apply a Flood Protection overlay zone to a portion of the reorganization area currently designated FP (flood- plain) . However, the report, in another section, specifies that the area would only be considered for FP designation based on engineering studies. Perhaps the EIR should be more consistent; 4. The Draft EIR specifies that Carlsbad has not adopted the Mello Bill LCP and that project development would require a LC permit. The Draft EIR should clearly explain what effect annexation (changes in juris- diction from County to City) of territory covered by the San Dieguito LCP, which has been incorporated into the San Dieguito Community Plan, would have on the current LCP designations; 44 Bill Hoffman August 24, 1983 Page Two 5. How relevant is the statement that agricultural impacts could be mitigated through a future master plan if pre- liminary development plans for the area do not provide for agricultural preservation? 6. The Draft EIR specifies that the improvement of SA 680 would be necessary to support project development, and that County approval would be necessary before the road could be con- structed. Could the City require approval of a County road as a condition of development? The Draft EIR should more fully discuss the status/history and maintenance of SA 680. The Draft EIR should also more fully discuss the impact of this road improvement on surrounding unincorporated lands, particularly the Ecke agricultural preserve to the west and south of the Green Valley section of the proposed annexation. 7. The inclusion of the remaining portion of Batiguitos Lagoon as a potential project alternative should be considered, as it would help provide the environmental review necessary should LAFCO decide to modify the reorganization boundaries. The Draft EIR should also more clearly discuss private pro- perty north of the Lagoon that may need to be included in the proposed reorganization to avoid creating a county island, if LAFCO were to modify the annexation boundaries. Again, thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this Draft EIR. ELLIAM D. DAVIS Executive Officer WDD:JC:ABH:dh 45 £taie of California GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH 14OO TENTH STREET SACRAMENTO 95314 GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN COVERNOR August 30, 1983 Mr. Bill Hofman City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Subject: SCH* 83032309, Hunt Properties Annexation (HPI) Dear Mr. Hofman: The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to selected state agencies for review. The review period is closed and the com- ments of the individual agency (ies) is (are) attached. If you would like to discuss their concerns and recommendations, please contact the staff from the appropriate agency(ies). When preparing the-final EIR, you must include all comments and responses (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15146). The certified EIR must be considered in the decision- making process for the project. In addition, we urge you to respond directly to the connenting agency (ies) cy writing to them, including the State Clearinghouse number or all correspondence. A 1981 Appellate Court decision in Cleary v. County of Stanislaus (118 Cal. App. 3d 348) clarified requirements for responding to review cerements. Specifically, the court indicated that comments must be addressed in detail, giving reasons why the specific conroents and suggestions were not accepted. The responses must show factors of overriding significance which required the suggestion or comment to be rejected. Responses to Garments must not be conclusory statements but must be supported by em- pirical or experimental data, scientific authority or explanatory information of any kind. The court further said that the responses must be a good faith, reasoned analysis. In the event that the project is approved without adequate mitigation of significant effects, the lead agency must make written findings for each significant effect and it must support its actions with a written statement of overriding considerations for each unmitigated significant effect (CBQA Guidelines Section 15088 and 15089). If the project requires discretionary approval from any state agency, the Notice of Determination must be filed with the Secretary for Resources, as well as with the County Clerk. Please contact Dan Conaty at (916) 445-0613 if you have any questions about the environmental review process. Sincerely, /Ct^t-srry Roberts Manager^/ State Clearinghouse 46 cc: Resources Agency State of California Memorandum The Resource* Agency 1. Projects Coordinator Resources Agency 2. City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Street Carlsbad, CA 92008 From : Department of Fish and Game Date : August 18, 1983 Subject:Hunt Properties Annexation, City of Carlsbad, SCH-83032309 We have reviewed the subject document Draft EIR for the subject project and have the following comments and recommendations. The proposed prezone and General Plan Amendment for the subject property could have adverse effects on the biological resources of Batiquitos Lagoon and riparian habitats by eliminating protection afforded by floodplain designations and allowing increased urban densities* We recommend that the following measures be included in the project: 1. All riparian areas should be retained in their natural state. Slopes over 25* containing coastal sage scrub should also be preserved. 2. Development which includes wetland fill or would cause increased sedimentation into wetlands should be prohibited. The project sponsor should be advised that diversion of the natural flow or changes in the channel, bed, or banks of any river, stream or lake must include notification to the Department of Pish and Game as called for in Section 1603 of the Fish and Game Code. This notification (with fee) and the subsequent agreement must be completed prior to initiating any such changes. We urge compliance with this code section prior to completion of the specific design since project features associated with streams or streambeds may require modifications. Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Fred A. Worthley Jr., Regional Manager, Region 5, 2U5 West Broadway, Suite 350, Long Beach, California 90802; telephone (213) 590-5113. Director 47 u~ AUG2MQ83 O'rlCE O? ?:./NM:y; r- .»-*..*.* State of California Mem ora ndu m Hie Resources Agency of California Dot* t August 25, 1983 To t Resources Agency Project Coordinator From t Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Historic Preservation Subjech SCH 183032309 - Hunt Properties Annexation (HPI) My staff has reviewed the above cited document and I would like to offer the following comments. I was pleased to note the project has been completely surveyed for archaeological resources. Based on the information provided, it would appear that*pir the archaeological sites are important to the understand- ing of prehistory areas. I agree with the conclusion that archaeological testing is not necessary at this phase (i.e. annexation); however, if it is determined that the sites will be impacted, a determination of their importance will be necessary. However, I disagree with some of the Phase I mitigation measures. If the archaeological sites can be avoided testing will not be necessary. Avoidance should include provision as to how the sites will be preserved in the future. For those sites which cannot be avoided, testing may be necessary. However, I would appreciate receiving a copy of the survey reports and the testing proposal. I cannot tell from the information provided whether testing of all the sites is warranted. £or example, based on the information provided, I doubt whether testing of the historic sites would provide the types of information necessary to determine their importance. In summary, I do not object to the annexation, but before any further development occur, it will probably be necessary to do some archaeological testing. I am not able to recommend what level of testing will be appropriate to determine the importance of the archaeological resources at this time. However, before imple- menting any Phase 1 mitigation, please forward the testing proposal and the survey reports to my office for review and comments. If you have any questions, please contact Dwight Dutschke of my staff at (91«) 322-8593. Dr. Knox Mellon State Historic Preservation Officer Office of Historic Preservation 48 State of California^ _'„.•-_ ' Memo r a n d u mr. i c . » .. v. • - •• Ron Bass Director" State Clearinghouse ; 14fltO -10th Street Sacramento, CA t: Business and Transportation Agency Tf;i K^.'C:. '.. Dote: August 19, 1983 File : ll-SD-5 R42.7-R47.0 From •. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION "' : District"11 •-"•-- ~" Subject: SCH t8303_2309., Hunt Properties Annexation Caltrans District 11 comments on the Draft EIR for this 1730-acre annexation are as follows:.^ ._ ...!_" 1.. !_-•-. — . TT -:: 1^" The EIR has not adequately analyzed the impact"on Interstate .I"Route 5. Page 3-55 states that no significant adverse impacts Is 7.4^on9 Interstate 5 are anticipated provided the interchanges rj.lare built out at the master planned widths. That conclusion _,_I_-assuines that the freeway itself can accept the great volume of additional traffic generated through these interchanges Kou-Jay the-proposed project. . In the foreseeable future, however, arc.-the main lanes of Interstate 5 will be overloaded. Ramp sr,Z'_metering will probably be needed and additional on-ramps, if T--, constructed, would probably be for high-occupancy vehicles. ^-.^/The traffic impacts of the proposed project are, therefore, i —likely to be more severe than anticipated in the EIR and ^^--less easily mitigated. . - ... _,.- I "...__ JI - ._."_" 2?~-^Mitigation measures such as those proposed "on page 3-56 will require funding by local government or project sponsors. ir. ^Improvements to Interstate 5 will require, federal environ- c.cc.mental documents adequate for approval by the Federal High- re: way Administration. _..... __ _"., -lll.rl " user.- i: ies T. Cheshire, Chief nvironmental Planning Branch 49 State jf California Memora nd u m The Resources Agency To i 1. Gordon F. Snow Assistant Secretary for Resources 2. City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Attention: Bill Hofman From : Department of Water Resources Los Angeles, CA 90055 Date : File No.: AUG Subject: Hunt Properties Annexation (HPI) SCH 83032309 The Department of Water Resources1 recommendations on the subject document are attached. The recommendations are related to water conservation and flood damage prevention. Consideration should also be given to a comprehensive program to use reclaimed water for irrigation purposes in order to free fresh water supplies for benefi- cial uses requiring high quality water. Robert Y. D. Chun, Chief Planning Branch Southern District (213) 620-4135 Attachments 50 Tr.c T.tiO.Ti;. Ar-:-. £f m C : ~ T. 1. L Department of Vfeter Resources Recommendations for Water Conservation and Water Exclamation To reduce -water demand Y the following water conservation measures should be implemented: . :r_... ... Required"by law: - ----- - —; 1. Low-flush toilets (see Section 17921.3 of the Health and Safety-Code). 2. ^--Low-flow showers and faucets (California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 6, -Article 1, T20-1406F). 3. Insulation of hot water lines in water recirculating systems (California Energy Commission regulations). Recommendations to be implemented where applicable; Interior: --.:.-..- 1. "^Supply line pressure: -recommend water pressure greater "than 50 pounds per '"^square inch (psi) be reduced to 50 psi or less liy means of a" pressure-reducing -•valve. . 2. Flush valve operated water closets; recommend 3 gallons per flush. 3. - Drinking fountains: recommend equipped with self-closing valves. 4. i'Tipe insulation: recommend all hot water lines in dwelling be insulated to • ~. provide hot water faster with less water waste and to keep hot pipes from "heating cold water pipes. 5. Hotel rooms: recommend posting conservation reminders in rooms and rest rooms.* ' "Recommend thermostatically-controlled mixing valve for bath/shower. 6. Laundry facilities: recommend use of water-conserving models of washers. 7. Restaurants; recommend use of water-conserving models of dishwashers or « retrofitting spray emitters. Recommend serving drinking water upon request only.* • . Exterior: 1. Landscape with low water-consuming plants wherever feasible. 2. Minimize use of lawn by limiting it to lawn dependent uses, such as playing fields. *The Department- of Water Resources or local water district, may aid in developing^ these materials. 51 O/rtCE 0? «>;AN!.v^:. 3. Use mulch extensively in all landscaped areas. Mulch applied on top of soil will improve the water-holding capacity of the soil by reducing evaporation and soil compaction. 4. Preserve and protect existing trees and shrubs. Established plants are often adapted to low water conditions and their use saves water needed to establish replacement vegetation. 5. Install efficient irrigation systems which minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize the water which will reach the plant roots. Drip irrigation, soil moisture sensors and automatic irrigation systems are a few methods of increasing irrigation efficiency. 6. Use pervious paving material whenever feasible to reduce surface water runoff and aid in ground water recharge. 7. Grading of slopes should minimize surface water runoff. 8. Investigate the feasibility of utilizing reclaimed waste water, stored rainwater, or household grey water for irrigation. 9. Encourage cluster development which can reduce the amount of land being converted to urban use. This will reduce the amount of impervious paving created and thereby aid in ground water recharge. 10. Preserve existing natural drainage areas and encourage the incorporation of natural drainage systems in new developments. This would aid in ground water recharge. 11. Flood plains and aquifer recharge areas which are the best sites for ground water recharge should be preserved as open space. -2- 52 Department of Water Resources Recommendations for Flood Damage Prevention In flood-prone areas, flood damage prevention measures required to protect a proposed development should be based on the following guidelines: 1. All building structures should be protected against a 100-year flood. It is the State's policy to conserve water. Any potential loss to ground water should be mitigated. 2. In those areas not covered by a Flood Insurance Rate Map or a Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the 100-year flood elevation and boundary should be shown on the Environmental Impact Report. 3. At least one route of ingress and egress to the development should be available during a 100-year flood. 4. The slope and foundation designs for all structures should be based on detailed soils and engineering studies, especially for all hillside developments. 5. Revegetation of the slopes should be done as soon as possible. 6. The potential damage to the proposed development by mudflow should be assessed and mitigated as required. 7. Grading should be limited to dry months to minimize problems associated with sediment transport during construction. 53 STATE Of CAI.FORN.A ' GEORGt .'AIR: RESOURCES BOARD 1102 Q STREET f.O. BOX 2815 ->r" "SACRAMENTO, CA 95812 , =' Date: : -""August 29, 1983 To: 1) James Roberts, Ph.D., Director 2) Bill Hofman we ss-.-•--." -' '•'- - state Clearinghouse City of Carlsbad Office of Resources, Energy 1200 Elm Avenue and Permit Assistance Carlsbad, CA 92008 .._. . s. _Jl4(XMOth Street .. _-..,.. ::. - ;::•.;.-_.- .-..--..- - - saCramento, CA 95814 IMS.A-8 . : -.::.-. :-_:- ~ :::•--- ~~ ' " " Attention: Dan Conati^.. MYwVy - - ------ - ••---'..Thru: .. \y'Corinne Murphy Marshall :•- . "Denuty Secretary of Environmental Affairs mes~p. Boy Executive Officer Properties Annexation Draft Environmental Impact No. 83032309 -: - We have'reviewed your July 13, 1983, draft environmental impact report TT,_(DEIR) concerning the annexation and prezoning of 1007 acres owned by Hunt ItProperties. This area is contiguous to the southwesterly boundaries of the I.City of Carlsbad. Traffic generation for the total 1,730 acre Hunt I.Properties, including 723 acres already within City jurisdiction, is ^jdQCumented.in Appendix B of the DEIR. e-Air Qua!ity Analysis . ::.-.,.. ----- ~-i— :- -~--^- —In^formation concerning California air quality standards included in ^ Table 3-19 needs to be updated. The State Air Resources Board has adopted 'r"new standards for carbon monoxide (Resolution 82-46; September 22, 1982) and --""inhalable" particulate matter (Resolution 82-63; December 9, 1982). Copies "lof these resolutions are attached for your convenience. Trip generation projections for three land use alternatives, "existing zoning," "most likely" and "worst case" development levels, are included in the DEIR. A fourth alternative, based on land use assumptions used in preparing the 1982 Regional Air Quality Strategy (RAQS) revision, is referred to in the Air Quality Section (Page 3-150). We suggest this Information on RAQS development densities and trip generation totals be added to Table 3-8, "TRAFFIC GENERATION BY PARCEL" (Page 3-51). 54 Dr. Roberts -2- August 29, 1983 Mr. Hofman SCH No. 83032309 We feel the DEIR overestimates the potential air quality impact of the "most likely" development alternative. We do not agree with the DEIR's assumption that trips associated with existing zoning should be added to the total trips projected for any other alternative (Worksheet 8, Appendix C, Page C-5). We suggest the final environmental impact report (FEIR) compare buildout emissions from the RAQS assumptions and the three alternative levels of development. Reductions in vehicle trips of any length improve air quality. The first eight minutes of a vehicle trip cause the most pollution because the engine does not operate efficiently when cold. Additional emissions occur at the end of the trip as the engine cools. The attached figure illustrates this cold start-hot soak evaporative phenomenon. Mitigation Measures The traffic analysis in Appendix B of the DEIR contains a recommendation that transportation systems management (TSM) actions be implemented where significant acreage is devoted to office and commercial uses (Page B-16). Air quality, as well as future mobility, would be supported by the consultant's recommended strategy: "In general the proposed General Plan Amendment can be accommodated provided adequate zoning and development controls are included to assure the mix of land use in the combination zones does not overtax the circulation system" (emphasis added). The air quality section in the DEIR does not identify mitigation actions which would implement this recommendation. Attainment of clean air standards through the RAQS depends on the inclusion of the regionally- adopted TSM measures within local plans and projects. This principle is especially critical when the proposed rezoning would result in generation of more vehicle trip emissions than assumed in the RAQS. Emissions generated by short trips from residential areas can be minimized by encouragement of walking, bicycling, and short-range shuttle services. Emissions associated with longer distance commute trips can be reduced through carpool, vanpool, and transit incentives. TSM provisions committed to by the developer and included in the project's design should be discussed in the FEIR. We suggest that the following mitigation measures, as a minimum, be evaluated, and if feasible included in the conditions of approval and any conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC+Rs) affecting future development of the Hunt Properties. o Require employer ridesharing incentive systems and joint support of TSM projects. A non-profit association similar to the Santa Clara Manufacturers Group serving office and commercial employers could be established as development occurs. We suggest contacting Manny Demetre of Commuter Computer at (619) 237-7665 for technical assistance. 55 Dr. Roberts -3- August 29, 1983 Mr. Hofman SCH No. 83032309 o Include preferential vanpool/carpool and bicycle parking as specified ratios of all office and commercial parking. (Some jurisdictions allow reductions in total parking requirements for such actions) o Provide incentives for employee bicycle use, such as secure bicycle parking and access to showers and clothing lockers. o Modify the circulation system to encourage walking, jogging and bicycling. Addition of off-street bikepaths along the utility rights-of-way might offer one opportunity. Provision for bikelanes on collector and arterial streets could encourage commuter bicycling. Design of more direct routes for walking or bicycling between destinations can often provide effective motivation for using these modes of travel. o Review the design of proposed street system with transit provider for future bus access, bus turnouts and waiting areas. o Restrict future truck deliveries to commercial sites to non-peak hoursif future traffic congestion occurs. o Encourage substitution of telecommunications for employee trips whenever feasible. We would appreciate receiving copies of the FEIR, adopted General Plan and notice of determination when they are available. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Donna Lott of my staff at (916) 323-8405. Attachments cc: Raymond Weeks, San Diego County APCD Michael Zdon, SANDAG Manny Demetre, Commuter Transportation Services, Inc. Donna Lott, ARB/Regional Programs Division 56 Carlsbad Journal Decreed a Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court of San Diego County 3138 ROOSEVELT ST. • P.O. BOX 248 • CARLSBAD, CA 92008 • 729-2345 Proof of Publication STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss COUNTY 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 matter. I am principal clerk of the printer of the Cdflsbdd Joumdl a newspaper of general circulation, published twice weekly in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, and which newspaper is published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character, and which newspaper at all times herein mentioned had and still has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers, and which newspaper has been established and published at regular intervals in the said City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, for a period exceeding one year next preceding the date of publication of the notice hereinafter referred to; and that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EIR 83-2/GPA/LU 83-15/ZC-267 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carls- bad will hold a public hearing atthe City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 27,1983, to consider certification of an EIR, an application for a Gener- al Plan Amendment and a prean- nexational zone change on 1700 acres on property generally located north of and including Batiquitos Lagoon between 1-5 and El Camino Real, extending north to Palomar Airport Business Park and more particularly described as: The south half of Section 27 and the southeast quarter of the south- east quarter of Section 28, and Lots 2 and 3 in Section 33, all in Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of Cali- fornia, according to official plat thereof; Together with the northwestquarter of the northwest quarter and Lots 1, 2. 3, and 4 of Section 34. !L 3 (J A T i O I\9 W.'A P> Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, accord- ing to official plat thereof; Together with Lots 9,10,11,12,13, 14 and 15 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardi- no Meridian, according to United States Government Survey andshown on the Map of said survey as lying within the Salt Marsh and Slough. The south half of the south half of the southwest quarter of the north- west quarter of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian in the County of San Diego,' according to United States Government Survey approved April 21, 1890. Portions of the northeast half of Section 32, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; Portions of the south half of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; portions of the northwest quarter of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of Cali- fornia, according to official platthereof. Applicant: HPI Development CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL September 17 19 19. 19 19, I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California on the 17th _ day of Sept einbe y 1 9 8 3 i _ , Clerk of the Printer ZC-2S7 CJ S334: September 17, 1983 HPI DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HERRING EIR 83-2/GPA/LU 83-15/ZC-267 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 27, 1983, to consider certification of an EIR, an application for . a General Plan Amendment and a preannexational zone change on 1700 acres on property generally located north of and including Batiguitos Lagoon between 1-5 and El Camino Real, extending north to Palomar Airport Business Park and more particularly described as: •The south half of Section 27 and the southeast quarter of •the southeast quarter of Section 28, and Lots 2 and 3 in Section 33, all in Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plat thereof; Together with the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter and Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to official plat thereof; Together with Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to United States Government Survey and shown on the Map of said survey as lying within the Salt Marsh and Slough. The south half of the south half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernar- diato Meridian in the County of San Diego, according to United States Government Survey approved April 21, 1890. Portions of the northeast half of Section 32, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; Portions of the south half of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; portions of the northwest quarter of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plat thereof. APPLICANT: HPI Development PUBLISH: September 17, 1983 CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL LOU«VTIOISI EIR 83-2 GPA/LU 83-15 ZC-267 * \ OUVENHAIN\ IW ROAD \ HPI DEVELOPMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 'NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Canmission of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the City Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, California, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 1983, to consider approval of a General Plan Amendment and a preannexational zone change on 1700 acres on property generally located north of and including Batiquitos Lagoon between 1-5 and El Camino Real extending north to Palomar Airport Business Park and more particularly described as: The south half of Section 27 -and the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 28, and Lots 2 and 3 in Section 33, all in Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plat thereof; Together with the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter and Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to official plat thereof; Together with Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Section 34, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, according to United States Government Survey and shown on the Map of said survey as lying within the Salt Marsh and Slough. The south half of the south half of the southwest quarter of the northwest, quarter "of Section 26, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, according to United States Government Survey approved April 21, 1890. Portions of the northeast half of Section 32, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; Portions of the south half of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West; portions of the northwest quarter of Section 33, Township 12 South, Range 4 West, San Bernardino Meridian, in the County of San Diego, State of California, according to official plat thereof. Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. If you have any questions please call the Land Use Planning Office at 438-5591. CASE FILE: EIR 83-2/GPA/LU 83-15/ZC-267 APPLICANT: HPI Development PUBLISH: September 3, 1983 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION \| EXISTING (E-T-A) PROPOSED PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) EXISTING (E-1-A) PROPOSED PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC)EXISTING (S-90) PROPOSED (C-2) EXISTING PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) EXISTING R-1 PROPOSED PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC)T^-TVS-.V Jfeh^fc _ . J. . - '^ *V"'-%Si~'J ^-" *T^ XVU1' I EXISTING (FP.S-90, A-70-3 & C-2) PROPOSED PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) ((f?ri EXISTING (C, FP, A-1 (3), A-70-3. A-72-8) PROPOSED PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) •. '•': -v,»'» \'^^ *•('•' "••'••'•'l^ VA Fi A .•-V.4r..•".-. 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First Street Longs Beach, CA 90803 Robert G Lucas 28510 Robinview Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 21 Mitsuuchi Koichi, Mitsuuchi Masako c/o EH Sellmeyer 4335 Chateau De Ville St. Louis, MO 63129 41 Downey Savings & Loan As sec P.O. Box 6050 Costa Mesa, CA 92626 23 La Costa Land 2101 Costa Del Mar Blvd. Rancho La Costa CA 92008 26 & 37 La Costa Land Co. (Corp) 2101 Costa Del Mar Rd. Rancho La Costa CA 92008 38 W & J Burnett 623 W. 6th St. ; Los Angeles, CA 90014 71 & 72 Carltas Co. c/o P Ecke P.O. Box 488 F.ncinitas, CA 92024 1QSteiner 6625 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92003 16 & 17 William C Savage & Stokesberry P.O. Box 773 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 76 ^Government Property 152 F. Fitzwilson 7309 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 24 Rancho La .Costa Drawer "A" Huntington Bch CA 9264: 290 Richard D Vallone & Patricia A. Vallone 1026 Daisy Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 14 John Lynan 7400 Batequitos Carlsbad, CA 92008 L. Lux 6723 El Camino RealCarlsbad, CA 92008 8 J & P Sudduth, Et Al 1301 Fortside Drive Oxon Hill, MD 20022 12 Steinei: 6625 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92008 293 Anne M. Riegert , 1,024 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 276 Donald G Trapp & Betty M Trapp 7219 Daffodil Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 292 Maureen Wanzie Myrna Vallejo 374 Melba Street Staten Island NY 10314 275 Larry L. Brunner 7221 Daffodil Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 Ronald J Rewoldt & Karen L Rewoldt 1028 Daisy Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 274 Jeffrey R Wenzel Susa'n J Harranerlind 7222 Daffodil Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 166 Robert T Carterette & Elizabeth G Carterette 1025 Daisy Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 169 George D Wilson & Joan B Wilson 1031 Daily Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 306 John N Richardson & Frances M Richardson 1013 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 303 Anthony L Allos Doris K Allos 3365 Ocean Front Walk San Diego, CA 92109 300 Mario Drentea & Molly M Drentea 1025 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 114 William R Holmes & Pearl E Holmes 928 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 151 Terrence J Mclnt'osh & Gloria M Mclntosh 7307 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 154 Frederick B Becker & Lynelle Becker 7315 Lilv Place 164 Arnold L Sulton Jr Florence A Sulton 7227 Wisteria Way Carlsbad, CA 92008 167 James Kocontes Jr & Jean C Kocontes 1027 Daily Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 170 John L Shedd & Lucille Shedd 4521 Del Moreno Dr. Woodland Hills CA91364 305 Leroy Patterson & Frances V Patterson 1015 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 302 Robert C Allen & Linda J Allen 1021 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 112 Andrew S Davidson & Betty G Davidson 932 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 149 Phyllis S C St Ledger- Armstrong 7303 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 152 Roger L Fitzwilson •,7309 Lily Place Carlsbad/ CA 92008 155 Arthur C Beard Eileen M Beard 7317 Lilv Place 168 John B McBride & Lauren J McBride 1029 Daisy Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 307 Dallas S Smith & Kathleen M Smith 1011 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 304 John R Faires Christina M Pope 1017 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 301 Lawrence A Larimer & Eleanor M Larimer 1023 Iris Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 113 150 Frank D Johnston & Kathleen Johnston 930 Begonia Court P.O. Box 84 Carlsbad, CA 92008 ) Robert D Rynearson & Frances I Rynearson 7305 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 153 Betty J Miller 7311 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 156 Albert L Sutton Janet L Sutton 7319 Lily Place 157 Richard L Grivner & Kay F Grivner 731.8 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 158 Casimir J Domaszewicz Carolyn A Domaszewic: 7316 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 William Nivison & Betty J Nivison 7314 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 160 Donald 0 Viana & Collette E Viana 7312 Lily Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 117 Arthur C Rahn & Kathleen M Rahn 920 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 120 Elias Kattan & Lida Kattan 914 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 118 Michael A Merkt & Megan A Merkt 918 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 121 Gordon E Reid & Doris J Reid 912 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 119 James W Welch Judy Land 916 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 122 James A Cothran & Sandra Y Cothran 910 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 123 William F Remrner & Valerie A Remmer 909 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 127 Merrill K Lyon & Audrey Lyon 915 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 125 Donald A Wolfe & Joan K Wolfe 911 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 92 B & K Forrest 921 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 126 Arden R Miller & Fanny Gutierrez-Miller 913 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 91 D & D Leadingham 919 Poppy Lane .- Carlsbad, CA 92008 90 H & M Adler 917 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 89 William & M Heede 915 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 88 Rob Hull 913 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 87 . J & J Strieker 911 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 86 Joan King 909 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 85 William & E Caudill 907 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA, 92008 84 F & G Frey 905 Poppy Lane : Carlsbad, CA 92008 83 T & M Brown 901 Poppy Lane Carlsbad, CA 92008 115 R Phelps & K Model1 802 Idaho Street Escondido, CA 92025 116 C & L Long 923 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 128 Henry C Settle Jr & Linda J Settle 917 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 129 John T Kosko & Zellena K Kosko 919 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 130 Roland K Phelps Kimberley A Phelps 802 Idaho Street 131 Carroll W Long & Laura Long 923 Beaonia Court 132 David Alberstein Kathryn A.Alberstein925 Begonia Court 133 T K. Johnson & Maralind T Johnson 927,Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 136 William E Kehret & Bonnie B Kehret 935 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 139 Robert M Dawber & Anna M Dawber 941 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 134 William E Clauder & Dorothy L Clauder 929 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 137 Thomas R Ward & Cynthia L Ward 937 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 140 Allen J Sims & Sharon E Sims 943 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 110 Raymond G.. Gomez & Christianne Gomez 942 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 Henry G Clark & Helen R Clark 931 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 138 James D Okeefe & Jean L Okeefe 939 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 111 Donovan S White & Virginia L White 934 Begonia Court Carlsbad, CA 92008 61 Raymond Whitner & Marj Whitner 4470 Braeburn Road San Diego, CA 92116 50 & 51 Leucadia Blvd Ltd. 355 Santa Fe Dr. Encinitas, CA 92024 65 Olivehain Land Co. c/o K. Hinsvark 441 S. Calle Encilia 12 Palm Springs CA 92262 52 William Lyon Corp. 8340 Clairemont Mesa Suite 21i San Diego, CA 92111 56 & 58 & 5 Ecke Paul Ranch (Corp) P.O. Box 488 Encinitas, CA 92024 53 Byron White 600 B St., Ste. 2050 San Diego, CA 92101 19 McMurphy Corp. 441 S. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills" CA 90212 54 Tamala L Swartz & Gary D. Dewitt 906 Emma Drive Cardiff, CA 92007 22 Newport Shores Builders Drawer A [ Huntington Bch CA 92640 28 & 29 & 30 & 31 Community Bank (Corp.) 3124 San Fernando Rd Los Angeles CA 90065 18 & 15 Wm. Savage & Betty Samis Box 773 Rancho Santa fe CA 92067 124 City of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 43 Ernestine E. Kroblen P.O. Box 249 Claremont, CA 91712 45 & 44 & 5 Trustee of Central States So/ east & So/west areas pension ) fund8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. • Chicago, Illinois 60631 62,63,67,68,69s 57' 5 Carltas Co. c/o P. Ecke P.O. Box 488 Encinitas , CA 92024 42 Shapell Industries of San Diego, Inc. 9787 Aero Dr, Ste B San Diego, CA 92123 175 Sarkaria, Daljit & Elaine P.O. Box 5986 Orange, CA 92667 179 Government Property 181 YamairDto, Yujiro & Doris 1201 Via La Jolla San Clements, CA 92672 25 & 36 & 37 La Costa Land Co. Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 176 Joseph A. Rudvalis 1638 Valleda Lane Encinitas, CA 92024 178 Muroya, Akira & Toshiko 221 Princehouse Lane Encinitas, CA 92024 182 & 183 & 184 & 185 Sugino, Masao & Kuto 2050 S. Del Dios Highway Escondido, CA 92025 38 Burnett, Williejn & Joyce 523 W. 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 177 Carnation Properd.es (Corp.) c/o Victoria Fernandez ' P.O. Box 395 Cardiff, CA 92007 180 Tabata, Akira & Joyce Tabata, Noburch & Evelyn 8201 Legion Place Midway City, CA 92655 48 & 49 Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company 610 S. Main Street Los Angeles, CA 76 Government Property 46 & 47 Daon Corporation P.O. Box 1710 Costa Mesa, CA 24 La Costa Hotel Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad, CA 92008 DU Leucadia Blvd. Ltd. 355 Santa Fe Drive Encinitas, CA 92024 20 39 & 40 Koichi Mitsuuchi Masako DSL Servxce Conpany Mitsuuchi c/o E.H. Selmeyer 3501 Harbor Blvd. 4353 Chateau de Ville Santa Ana, CA 92704 St. Louis, MO 63129 Sanchez> Juan & Christine P. 175 La Costa Avenue Encinitas-, CA 92024 216-052-03 Cook, Vincent G. & Delores M. P. 0. Box 824 Encinitas, CA 92024 216-052-27 Buchanan, Hugh R. 163 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-54, 55 Farber, Manny; Patterson, Pat 467 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-04 Texaco, Ine 3350 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90005 216-063-29 Sea Bluff Associates 276 El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 214-171-15 Cooper, Dan 1960 Seridan Road Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-36 Adrian, Donald 287 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-53 DeVoid, Martha P. O. 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Box 2363 Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-56 216-030-57 Bosang, Steve H & Linda S 485 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-25 Brown, Jervis D IV & Candice A 561 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-30 Matteson, Wayne 750 Plato Place Encinitas, CA 92024 216-052-01 Deem, Kenneth 1980 Sheridan Road Encinitas, CA 92024 216-052-37 Racine, Rene 279 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-50 Bechtold, Glenn 481 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-24 Purpus, Thomas 579 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-52, 53 Antelline, Frank & End lie A. 1970 Seridan Road Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-33 Stiglic Ed G & Teresa J 301 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-52 Barnes, Bruce A & Marie R P. O. Box 948 Chino, CA 91710 216-063-02, 03 Turk, Don M & Rosalie A 525 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-27 Weidner, Rober E. & Evelyn M 537 Ocean View Encinitas, CA 92024 216-063-48, 49, 50, 51 Cerutti, Anthony 5225 Hermosa Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 216-052-26 Lemaire, Allen 275 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-052-51 Sittner, David G 2808 Luciernaga La Costa, CA 92008 216-030-55 Garrett, Theodore 489 La Costa Avenue Leucadia, CA 92024 216-063-26 Raff, Gerald D; Pickett, Eugene 2525 Ocean Avenue Corona Del Mar, CA 92662 214-140-01 M MK g3 vo nj H- O ^JH WH- O fl> 3 O H- 125 fi> « rt » < (Dpi (D 3 CO H H1 3•• H1 O O O O 3 K H-rtvo 3 K) Oo *. (D P> 53J 0°>m s <o gr