HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-17; Planning Commission; ; MP 177X|LCPA 97-11|CT 97-20|PUD 97-17|CDP 97-51 - CRISTALLA - AVIARA PLANNING AREA 23-The City of Carlsbad Planning Departml
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
P.C. AGENDA OF: March 17, 1999
Item No.@
Application complete date: December 15, 1997
Project Planner: Michael Grim
Project Engineer: Clyde Wickham
SUBJECT: MP 177(X)/LCPA 97-11/CT 97-20/PUD 97-17/CDP 97-51 -CRISTALLA -
A VIARA PLANNING AREA 23 -Request for a Master Plan Amendment,
Local Coastal Program Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Planned Unit
Development and Coastal Development Permit to allow the subdivision and
construction of a 61 unit, single-family air-space condominium development on
pregraded pads located in A viara Planning Area 23, . .at the northeast corner of
Aviara Parkway and Black Rail Road, in Local Facilities Management Zone 19.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4470, 4471,
4472, 4473 and 4474, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of MP 177(X), LCPA 97-11, CT 97-
20, PUD 97-17 and CDP 97-51, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained
therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
The proposal involves a 61 unit single-family, air-space condominium development in the
previously graded A viara Planning Area 23, located at the northeast corner of A viara Parkway
and Black Rail Road. The Master Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program are proposed to
change the Planning Area from a multifamily residential use to a single family residential use, as
well as lowering the total unit yield. The Tentative Tract Map and Planned Unit Development
are proposed to subdivide and construct the single-family, air-space condominiums, and a
Coastal Development Permit is proposed for development in the Coastal Zone. The project
conforms to all applicable regulations and staff has no issues with the proposal.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The applicant, Brehm-Aviara III Development Associates, is requesting approval of a Master
Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Planned Unit
Development and Coastal Development Permit to allow the subdivision and construction of a 61
unit single-family condominium development in Aviara Planning Area 23. The 17.4 acre site is
located on the northeast corner of A viara Parkway and Black Rail Road and is currently the
location of the A viara Information Center. To the north of the site, across the master plan
boundary, are agricultural operations. East and west of the site is native habitat and south of the
site, across Aviara Parkway, is Marea (PA 12), a single-family condominium development. The
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site is currently mass graded in accordance with the Aviara Phase III Final Map and all facilities
necessary to serve the proposed development are already in place or are currently being installed.
The project would take access off of the currently improved Black Rail Road, with no access
allowed onto Aviara Parkway. Planning Area 23 is zoned P-C (Planned Community) and
designated for uses and development in accordance with the Planned Development Ordinance, as
modified by the A viara Master Plan. The General Plan designation on the property is RM
(Residential Medium Density), allowing from 4 to 6 dwelling units per developable acre. There
are some existing steep slopes and a major power transmission line easement. Deducting these
areas from the gross acreage yields approximately 14 developable acres, with a resulting project
density of approximately 4.38 dwelling units per acre.
Planning Area 23 has been the home of the Aviara Information Center since 1991. Despite its
appearance, the Information Center is actually a modular building and is currently being
dismantled and removed from the site. Planning Area 23 also contains the recreational vehicle
(R.V.) storage area for the entire Aviara Master Plan, located within the SDG&E power
transmission line easement that traverses the northeast comer of the Planning Area. The R.V.
storage area, constructed in 1990, has been under the control and responsibility of the A viara
Master Homeowner's Association and will continue to be maintained by the Master Association
and to be available to all residents of A viara.
Section II.E.15 of the A viara Master Plan requires the existence of a Master Homeowner' s
Association and mandates that all Planning Areas be represented on the Master Association.
The City is currently processing a Master Plan Amendment (MP 177(BB)), however, that would
allow the A viara Master Plan to be covered by two Master Homeowner' s Associations. If
approved, the discretionary action would permit the creation of a separate Master Homeowner' s
Association for the Planning Areas located within A viara Phase III. Regardless of whether there
is one Master HOA or two Master HOAs, all master plan facilities shall continue to be
maintained and to be available to all Aviara residents. Condition number 11 of Planning
Commission Resolution No. 4427 has been written to require annexation of Planning Area 23
into either the existing Aviara Master Homeowner's Association or, should two HOAs exist at
the time of final map approval, the newly created Master Homeowner's Association.
The Cristalla -Planning Area 23 proposal involves two components: a Master Plan Amendment
and Local Coastal Program Amendment to revise the use allocations and development standards
of the A viara Master Plan, which is also the Coastal Zone Implementing Ordinance for Planning
Area 23; and, a Tract Map, Planned Unit Development· Permit and Coastal Development Permit
to allow subdivision and construction of a 61 unit single-family, air-space condominium
development. A copy of the revised master plan text is attached to Planning Commission
Resolution No. 4470 and a redlined-strikeout version of the proposed master plan text changes is
attached to this staff report. The Master Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program
Amendment would make the following revisions to the provisions for A viara Planning Area 23:
• Reduce the total unit allocation from 142 units to 61 units.
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• Revise the allowed uses from multi-family residential to single-family, air-space
condominiums.
• Revise development standards to reflect the single-family, air-space condominium
development, such as reduced building separation and an allowance for reduced
front yards.
Physically, the Cristalla -Planning Area 23 project involves 61 single-family structures taking
access off of several private streets. As shown on Exhibit "B", dated March 17, 1999, the only
lots proposed are those for phasing, with the individual homes being surrounded by exclusive use
areas. The total amount oflots proposed is 26. These lots include private streets, internal project
open space, project recreation areas, housing and the Master Plan R.V. storage site. Common
passive recreation areas are distributed throughout the gated development and all existing open
space is proposed to be preserved. The homes would range in size from approximately 2,500
square feet to 3,000 square feet. As shown on Exhibits "A" -1'-"W', elated March 17, 1999, the
architectural style would be Mediterranean, in keeping with the design criteria of the A viara
Master Plan.
The Cristalla -A viara Planning Area 23 project is subject to the following regulations:
A. General Plan;
B. Local Coastal Program;
C. Aviara Master Plan (MP 177 and its amendments);
D. P-C -Planned Community Zone (Chapter 21.38 of the Zoning Ordinance);
E. Planned Development Ordinance (Chapter 21.45 of the Zoning Ordinance);
F. Subdivision Ordinance (Title 20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
G. Growth Management Ordinance (Chapter 21.90 of the Zoning Ordinance);
H. Zone 19 Local Facilities Management Plan.
IV. ANALYSIS
The recommendation for approval of this project was developed by analyzing the project's
consistency with the applicable policies and regulations listed above. The following analysis
section discusses compliance with each of these regulations/policies utilizing both text and
tables.
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A. General Plan
The Cristalla -A viara Planning Area 23 project is consistent with the applicable policies and
programs of the General Plan. Particularly relevant to the air-space, single-family condominium
project are the Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Public Safety and Open Space and Conservation
Elements. Table 1 below indicates how the project complies with these particular elements of
the General Plan.
TABLE 1 -GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE
USE CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, PROPOSED USES AND
ELEMENT OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS COMPLIANCE
Land Use Site is designated for residential land Proposed density is 4.38 Yes
use at a density of 4.0 to 6.0 du/ac. dwelling units per acre.
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Circulation Require new developments to All street improvements
construct all roadways needed to will be completed prior to, Yes serve the development prior to or or concurrent with,
concurrent with needs. development.
Housing Ensure that all master planned Master plan developer has
communities and qualified constructed sufficient units
subdivisions provide a range of in the Villa Loma
housing for all economic income development to cover PA Yes
ranges. 23 's affordable housing
requirement.
Public Safety Design all structures in accordance All building will meet UBC
with the seismic design standards of and State seismic Yes the UBC and State building requirements.
requirements.
Provision of emergency water All necessary water mains, systems and all weather access roads. fire hydrants and
appurtenances must be
installed prior to occupancy
and all weather access Yes
roads will be maintained
throughout construction.
Open Space Minimize environmental impacts to Project maintains amount
and sensitive resources in the City. of native habitat and Yes Conservation erosion control during
grading reduces
sedimentation of the
lagoon.
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B. Local Coastal Program
The Cristalla -A viara Planning Area 23 site lies within the Mello I segment of the City's Coastal
Zone and is subject to the corresponding land use policies and implementing ordinances. The
implementing ordinance for those portions of Mello I within A viara are contained in the A viara
Master Plan. This section addresses only conformance with the Land Use Plan since
implementing ordinance conformance is addressed in section C below. The policies of the Mello
I segment emphasize topics such as preservation of agriculture and scenic resources, protection
of environmentally sensitive resources, provision of shoreline access and prevention of geologic
instability and erosion.
The land uses allowed through the LCP segments are the same as those allowed through the
A viara Master Plan, therefore the proposed residential uses are consistent with the LCP. All
steep slopes with native vegetation were preserved through the tentative tract map for Aviara
Phase III (CT 92-03) and no encroachment is proposed with the resi.'dential construction. The
current erosion control standards of the Engineering Department will be maintained throughout
the project site to deter erosion and potential lagoon -sedimentation. No agricultural lands exist
on the project site, therefore no impacts to such will occur. The project site is located 0.18 miles
from the Batiquitos Lagoon and 0.38 miles from the Pacific Ocean, therefore no existing or
future coastal access routes exist through the site. No significant visual resources exist on or
near the graded project site. Given the above, the project is consistent with the Mello I land use
policies.
C. A viara Master Plan
According to the A viara Master Plan, all development within Planning Area 23 is to follow the
requirements of the Planned Development Ordinance, except as modified in the master plan.
Most of the development standards, such as use allocation, building height, setbacks and design
criteria are contained in the master plan and are therefore discussed below. Some of these
standards, namely use allocation and front yard setbacks, are part of the proposed Master Plan
Amendment, therefore the project is internally consistent with those proposed standards. Table 2
below details the project's conformance to these master plan standards and criteria.
TABLE 2 -A VIARA MASTER PLAN CONFORMANCE
MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT PROPOSED PLAN COMPLIANCE
Building Height:
Maximum of 30 feet All units measure between 26 and Yes
28 feet high.
A viara Parkway setback:
Minimum of 50 feet All units are at least 50 feet from Yes
Aviara Parkway.
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TABLE 2 -A VIARA MASTER PLAN CONFORMANCE
MASTER PLAN REQUIREMENT PROPOSED PLAN COMPLIANCE
SDG&E easement setback:
Minimum of 30 feet All units are at least 30 feet from Yes
the SDG&E power line easement.
Front yard setback:
Minimum of 20 feet ( except as All garages facing the street are Yes
proposed for amendment) setback a minimum of20 feet.
As shown in Table 2 above, the developer has met or exceeded compliance with the master plan
development standards. Therefore, the proposed single-family air space condominium project is
consistent with the provisions of the Aviara Master Plan.
D. Planned Community Zone
The underlying zoning of the proposed Cristalla -Aviara Planning Area 23 project site is P-C,
Planned Community. In accordance with that designation, the A viara Master Plan was created to
implement that zoning. No specific development standards or design criteria exist in the P-C
zone, however, and all applicable standards and criteria are contained within, or referenced by,
master plan documents. Therefore, conformance with the master plan requirements also
indicates conformance with the Planned Community Zone.
With regard to the zoning contained in the A viara Master Plan, development within Planning
Area 23 shall be a maximum of 142 multifamily units, developed in accordance with the Planned
Development (PD) Ordinance (Chapter 21.45 of the Zoning Ordinance). The proposed
amendments to the Master Plan and Local Coastal Program would revise this use allocation to a
maximum of 61 single family, air-space condominiums. The requirements for development in
conformance with Planned Development Ordinance are not being revised and are still in effect.
E. Planned Development Ordinance
While the Cristalla -Aviara Planning Area 23 project is subject to the A viara Master Plan (MP
177 and its amendments), some of the master plan deyelopment standards and design criteria
refer back to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically the Planned Development Ordinance. Pursuant
to that reference, the single family air space condominium project is subject to the Planned
Development requirements regarding recreation facilities, private streets, recreational vehicle
storage and internal storage space. Table 3 below details the project's conformance with those
requirements.
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TABLE 3 -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE CONFORMANCE
PD ORDINANCE PROPOSED PLAN CONFORMANCE
REQUIREMENT
Recreation Area:
200 square feet per unit Total common recreation area Yes
(with 100 sq ft credit for provided is 6,100 square feet and
units with 15'xl5' rear all units have rear yards of
yards) minimum 15 feet by 15 feet.
Private Street:
30 feet, no parking Proposed internal streets measure Yes
32 feet, parking on one side 32 feet, allowing parking on one
side.
RV Storage: : ::
20 square feet per unit All planning areas covered by Yes
A viara master plan recreation
vehicle storage area.
Storage Space:
480 cubic feet per unit All homes contain at least 480 Yes
cubic feet of internal storage.
Given the above, the proposed development is consistent with the Planned Development
Ordinance, Chapter 21.45 of the Zoning Ordinance.
F. Subdivision Ordinance
Title 20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (C.M.C.) details the procedures and requirements for a
Tentative Subdivision Map. There are a variety of findings and circumstances that must be
found in order to approve a Tentative Map. These findings center around preventing easement
and/or title conflicts and providing adequate street, drainage and other infrastructure
improvements. The necessary findings also include consistency of the subdivision with Title 19
(Environment Ordinance) and Title 21 (Zoning Ordinance) of the C.M.C., which is demonstrated
in the other sections of this report.
The existing lots composing A viara Planning Area 23 were legally created through the A viara
Phase III Master Tentative Map and all necessary street dedications for the adjacent roadways
have been completed. All required improvements, such as streets, sewer lines, storm drains, and
water lines are already in place, or will be in place prior to, or concurrent with, development in
accordance with the City's Growth Management Program. Given this, the project is consistent
with the Subdivision Ordinance.
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G. Growth Management Ordinance
The Cristalla -Aviara Planning Area 23 proposal is a residential project and, therefore, subject to
the provision of all growth management facilities. Table 4 below details the project's
compliance with the standards of the Growth Management Ordinance.
TABLE 4 -GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE
Standard Impacts/Standard Compliance
City Administration 491.57 sq ft Yes
Library 262.14 sq ft Yes
Waste Water Treatment 61 EDU Yes
Parks 0.98 acres Yes
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Drainage PLDAD Yes
Circulation 610ADT Yes
Fire Station# 4 Yes
Open Space NIA Yes
Schools C.U.S.D. Yes
Water 13,420 GPD Yes
The project is 81 units below the Growth Management Control Point.
Given the above, the Cristalla -Aviara Planning Area 23 project is consistent with the Growth
Management Ordinance.
H. Zone 19 Local Facilities Management Plan
Local Facilities Management Zone 19 covers the entire Aviara Master Plan, including Planning
Area 23. No special development requirements, such as roadway construction or other
infrastructure requirements, apply to this 61 unit residential development. The LFMP does
require that all facilities needed to serve the development be in place concurrent with, or prior to,
need. The Cristalla -Aviara Planning Area 23 project, as conditioned, will be served with all
utilities and improvements prior to occupancy of any unit. The project is also conditioned to pay
the required public facilities fee prior to issuance of building permits. Therefore, the proposed
project is consistent with the Zone 19 LFMP.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Earlier environmental analyses have been completed for the project site on several occasions.
One is the Master Environmental Impact Report for the City's 1994 General Plan Update (MEIR
93-01) reviewed the potential impacts of buildout of the City's General Plan, including
transportation and air quality impacts. Another source is the Environmental Impact Report for
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the Pacific Rim Country Club and Resort (EIR 83-02(A) for CT 85-35/MP 177) certified on
December 8, 1987, analyzed all of the potential impacts for the development and occupation of
the over 2,000 units residential master plan (now known as Aviara) with its associated 18 hole
golf course, 550 room hotel, sports. club and neighborhood commercial site, including
development of Planning Area 23. The third previous environmental document is the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Aviara Phase III Master Plan Amendment (CT 92-03/MP 177(G)),
approved January 25, 1994, which reviewed the grading and construction related to the
development of Phase III, including development of Planning Area 23. The fourth previous
environmental document is the Negative Declaration and MEIR Addendum for the Aviara
Planning Area 23 Master Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment (MP 177(R)/GPA 96-
02), which reviewed the potential environmental impacts associated with development A viara
PA 23 with up to 142 residential units.
The City has received its annual Growth Management Traffic Monitoring Report. The Report
has recorded an unanticipated intersection "level of service" ,LOS) ·failure at Palomar Airport
Road (PAR) and El Camino Real (ECR) during both the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. This
potentially creates a changed circumstance negating reliance on previous environmental
documentation. Pursuant to § 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines a lead agency must prepare a
"Subsequent" environmental documentation if substantial evidence (i.e., the recorded
intersection failure) determines that a changed circumstance exists. However, case law has
interpreted this section of the CEQA Guidelines to not require the preparation of a "Subsequent
EIR" if mitigation measures are adopted which reduce the identified impacts to a level of
insignificance.
A mitigation measure has been identified which, if implemented, will bring the peak hours LOS
into the acceptable range. The mitigation measure involves construction of two dual right tum
lanes-northbound to eastbound and westbound to northbound. This project has been conditioned
to pay its fair share of the intersection "short-term improvements" thereby, guaranteeing
mitigation to a level of insignificance.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4470 (MP)
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4471 (LCPA)
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4472 (CT)
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4473 (PUD)
5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4474 (CDP)
6. Location Map
7. Disclosure Statement
8. Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance, dated July 24, 1998
9. Environmental Impact Assessment Form, dated July 20, 1998
10. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form
11. Background Data Sheet
12. Redlined/Strikeout version of proposed Master Plan Amendment text
13. Exhibits "A" -"W'', dated March 17, 1999.
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Applicant's statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all
applications which will require discretionary action on the part of the City
Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee.
The following information must be disclosed:
1.
2.
APPLICANT
List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the
application.
Brehm-Aviara III Development Associates, L.P .
• . .
OWNER
List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the
property involved.
Aviara Land Associates, L.P.
3. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership,
list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares
in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership.
See attached for Applicant See attached for Owner
4. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a
trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of
the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust.
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5. Have you had rr..:_ than $250 worth of business tra 1cted with any member of
City staff, Boar(19Commissions, Committees and/or •ncil within the past twelve
(12) months?
D Yes D No If yes, please indicate person(s): __________ _
Person is defined as •Any individual, ·firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city
and county, city municipality, district or other political .subdivision or any other group or
combination acting as a unit.•
NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary.
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Signature of applicant/date
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BREHM-AVIARA III DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, LI
a Delaware limited partnership
by: Brehm-Aviara Group, LLC, a California
limited liability company,
its _general partner
by: The Brehm Companies, LLC, a
California limited liability
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Please Take Notice:
The Planning Department has determined that the environmental effects of the
project described below have already been considered in conjunction with
previously certified environmental documents and, therefore, no additional
environmental review will be required and a notice of determination will be filed.
Project Title: CRISTALLA -AVIARA PLANNING AREA 23
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Project Location: Northeast corner of Aviara Parkway and Black Rail Court,
City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California.
Project Description: Master Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program
Amendment, Tract Map, Planned Development Permit and
Coastal Development Permit to change the use allocations in
Planning Area 23 from multi-family residential to small-lot
single family residential, subdivide the property and develop
61 single family units.
Justification for this determination is on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las
Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public are invited.
Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 20 days of
date of publication.
DATED:
CASE NO:
CASE NAME:
PUBLISH DATE:
April 17, 1998
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MICHAELJ.HLZLER
Planning Director
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM-PART Il
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
BACKGROUND
CASE NO: MP 177{X)/LCPA 97-11/CT 97-20/PUD 97-17/CDP 97-51
DATE: April 10, 1998
1. CASE NAME: Cristalla -A viara Planning Area 23
2. APPLICANT: The Brehm Communities
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2835 Camino del Rio South, Suite 220,
San Diego, CA 92108 {619) 293-7090
4. DA TE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: =D...;;.ec=e=m=b=er=-=-14,..,.,._19 ..... 9 __ 7 __________ _
= 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Master Plan Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to
change the use allocations in Aviara Planning Area 23 from multi-family residential to small-lot
single family residential; and a Tentative Tract Map, Planned Unit Development Permit and
Coastal Development Permit for a 61 unit, small-lot single family development. located on the
northeast corner of A viara Parkway and Black Rail Court, City of Carlsbad, County of San
Diego.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
D Land Use and Planning
D Population and Housing
D Geological Problems
D Water
D Air Quality
O Transportation/Circulation
O Biological Resources
O Public Services
D Utilities & Service Systems
O Energy & Mineral Resources O Aesthetics
D Hazards
D Noise
0 Cultural Resources
D Recreation
0 Mandatory Findings of Significance
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(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
D I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
D I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENT AL IMP ACT REPORT is required.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at
least one potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on .attachecl sheets. An is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
~ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in earlier EIRs and a Negative
Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIRs and Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior
Compliance has been prepared.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMP,TS -
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City
conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant
effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following
pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human
factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to
use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative
Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
• A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each
question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A
"No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
• "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the
potential impact is not adversely significant, and the ftnpact does not exceed adopted
general standards and policies.
• "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation
of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a
"Less Than Significant Impact." The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the
City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the
effect to a less than significant level.
• "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect is significant.
• Based on an "EIA-Part II", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant
effect on the environment, but all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable
standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon
the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior
environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
• When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required
to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a "Statement of
Overriding Considerations" has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
• A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that
the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment.
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• If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an
EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and
those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this
case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated"
may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
• An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked. and including
but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has
not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards. and
the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than
significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant impact has
not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce
the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part II analysis it is not
possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant
effect to below a level of significance.
.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the
form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention
should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined
significant.
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-Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
I.
II.
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
(Source #(s): (#1, pgs 5.6-1 -5.6-18; #2, pgs 4-1 -
4-26, #3, pgs 11-12; #4, pg IO)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? (#1, pgs 5.6-1 -5.6-18; #2, pgs 4-1 -
4-26, #3, pgs 11-12; #4, pg IO)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? (#1, pgs 5.6-1 -5.6-18; #2, pgs 4-1 -4-
26, #3, pgs I 1-12; #4, pg 10)
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or fannlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses? (#1, pgs 5.6-1 -5.6-18;
#2, pgs 4-1 -4-26, #3, pg 11; #4, pg 10)
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? (#1, pgs 5.6-1 -5.6-18; #2,
pgs 4-1 -4-26, #3, pgs 13-14; #4, pg 10)
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? (#1, pgs 5.5-1 -5.5-6; #2,
pgs 4-l -4-26; #3, pg 13; #4, pg IO)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly ( e.g. through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? (#1, pgs 5.5-1 -5.5-6; #2, pgs 4-1 -
4-26; #3, pg 13; #4, pg IO)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? (#1, pgs 5.5-1 -5.5-6; #2, pgs 4-1 -4-26;
#3, pg 13-14; #4, pg IO)
Ill. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (#1, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15; #2, pgs 4-
150 -4-156; #3, pg 7; #4, pg 9)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (#1, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15;
#2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3, pg 7; #4, pg 9)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
(#1, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15; #2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3,
pg 7; #4, pg 9)
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (#1, pgs 5.1-1
-5.1-f5; #2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3, pg 7; #4, pg 9)
e) Landslides or mudflows? (#1, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15;
#2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3, pgs 7-8; #4, pg 9)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (#1,
pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15; #2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3, pgs
7-8; #4, pg 9)
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g) Subsidence of the land? (#1, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15; □ □ □ ~ #2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3, pgs 7-8; #4, pg 9)
h) Expansive soils? (#1, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15; #2, pgs 4-□ □ □ ~ 150 -4-156; #3, pg 7; #4, pg 9)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? (#1, pgs 5.1-□ □ □ ~ 1 -5.1-15; #2, pgs 4-150 -4-156; #3, pgs 7-8; #4,
pg 9)
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or □ □ □ the rate and amount of surface runoff? (#1, pgs
5.2-1 -5.2-11; #2, pgs 4-110 -4-118; #3, pg 8; #4,
pg 9)
b) Exposure of people or property to water related □ □ □ hazards such as flooding? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-1 l;
#2, pgs 4-1 IO -4-118; #3, pg 8; #4, pg 9)
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of □ .:-0 □ surface water quality ( e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-11; #2,
pgs 4-1 IO -4-118; #3, pg 9; #4, pg 9)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any □ □ □ water body? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-11; #2, pgs 4-1 IO
-4-118; #3, pg 9; #4, pg 9)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of □ □ □ water movements? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-1 l; #2, pgs
4-110 -4-118; #3, pg 8; #4, pg 9)
f) Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either □ □ □ through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-1_1; #2, pgs 4-110 -
4-118; #3, pg 9; #4, pg 9)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? □ □ □ (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-1 l; #2, pgs 4-110 -4-118; #3,
pg 8; #4, pg 9)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -□ □ □ ~ 5.2-11; #2, pgs 4-1 IO -4-1 I 8; #3, pg 9; #4, pg 9)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of □ □ □ ~ groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? (#1, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-1 l; #2, pgs 4-1 IO -
4-118; #3, pg 8; #4, pg 9)
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an ~ □ □ □ existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ~ □ □ □ c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or □ □ □ ~ cause any change in climate? (#1, pgs 5.3-1 -5.3-
12; #2, pgs 4-110-4-118; #3, pg 8; #4, pg 10)
d) Create objectionable odors? (#1, pgs 5.3-1 -5.3-□ □ □ 12; #2, pgs 4-110 -4-118; #3, pg 8; #4, pg 10)
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Issues (and Supporting Informal Sources).
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
b) Hazards to safety from design features ( e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. fann equipment)? (#1, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-
22; #2, pgs 4-63 -4-80; #3, pgs 14-15; #4, !)g 11)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses? (#1, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-22; #2, pgs 4-63 -4-80;
#3, pg 15; #4, pg 11)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
(#1, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-22; #2, pgs 4-63 -4-80; #3, pg
14; #4, pg 11)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
(#1, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-22; #2, pgs 4-63 -4-80; #3,
pgs 14-15; #4, pg 11)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation ( e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? (#1, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-22; #2, pgs 4-
63 -4-80; #3, pg 14; #4, pg 11)
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (#1, pgs
5.7-1 -5.7-22; #2, pgs 4-63 -4-80; #3, pg 14; #4,
pg 11)
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds? (#1, pgs 5.4-1 -5.4-24;
#2, pgs 4-119 -4-149; #3, pgs 10-11; #4, pg 10)
b) Locally designated species ( e.g. heritage trees)?
(#1, pgs 5.4-1 -5.4-24; #2, pgs 4-119 -4-149; #3,
pgs 10-11; #4, pg 10)
c) Locally designated natural communities ( e.g. oak ·
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (#1, pgs 5.4-1 -5.4-
24; #2, pgs 4-119 -4-149; #3, pgs 10-11; #4, pg
IO)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)? (#1, pgs 5.4-1 -5.4-24; #2, pgs 4-119 -4-
149; #3, pgs 10-11; #4, pg 10)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (#1, pgs
5.4-1 -5.4-24; #2, pgs 4-119 -4-149; #3, pg 11;
#4, pg 10)
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal?
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
(#1, pgs 5.12.1-1 -5.12.1-5; #2, pgs 4-94 -4-109;
#3, pg 9; #4, pg 9)
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Impact Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and □ □ □ inefficient manner? (#1, pgs 5.12.1-1 -5.12.1-5;
#2, pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 9; #4, pg 10)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known □ □ □ mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? (#1, pgs
5.12.1-l -5.12.1-5; #2, pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 9;
#4, pg IO)
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of □ □ □ hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? (#1, pgs
5.10.1-1 -5.10.1-3; #2, pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg
13; #4, pg IO)
b) Possible interference with an emergency response □ .□ □ plan or emergency evacuation plan? (#1, pgs ,:
5.10.1-1 -5.10.1-3; #2, pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg
15; #4, pg 10)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential □ □ □ health hazards? (#1, pgs 5.10.1-1 -5.10.1-3; #2,
pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12-13; #4, pg 10)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential □ □ □ health hazards? (#1, pgs 5.10.1-1 -5.10.1-3; #2,
pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12-13; #4, pg 10)
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, □ □ □ grass, or trees? (#1, pgs 5.10.1-1 -5.10.1-3; #2,
pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 13; #4, pg IO)
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? (#1, pgs 5.9-1 -□ □ □ 5.9-15; #2, pgs 4-81 -4-84; #3, pg 12-13; #4, pg
10)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (#1, pgs □ □ □ 5.9-1 -5.9-15; #2, pgs 4-81 -4-84; #3, pg 12-13;
#4, pg IO
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered
government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? (#1, pgs 5.12.5-1 -5.12.5-6; #2, □ □ □ ~ pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg IO)
b) Police protection? (#1, pgs 5.12.5-1 -5.12.5-6; #2, □ □ □ ~ pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg IO)
c) Schools? (#1, pgs 5.12.7-1 -5.12.7-5; #2, pgs 4-94 □ □ □ ~ -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? □ □ □ ~ (#1, pgs 5.12.1-1 -5.12.8-7; #2, pgs 4-94 -4-109;
#3, pg 12; #4, pg I 0)
e) Other governmental services? (#1, pgs 5.12.1-1 -□ □ □ 5.12.8-7; #2, pgs 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg
IO)
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Issues (and Supporting Informal Sources). Potentially 'tentially Less Than No
Significant Significant Significant Impact
Impact Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies,
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? (#1, pgs 5.12.1-1 -5.12.1-5; □ □ □ ~ #2, 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 9; #4, pg 10)
b) Communications systems? (#1, pgs 5.12.2-1 -□ □ □ ~ 5.12.8-7; #2, 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution □ □· □ ~ facilities? (#1, pgs 5.12.2-1 -5.12.3-7; #2, 4-94 -
4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (#1, pgs 5.12.2-1 -5.12.3-7; □ □ □ ~ #2, 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10)
e) Storm water drainage? (#1, pgs 5.12.2-1 -5.12.3-□ □ □ ~ 7; #2, 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10)
f) Solid waste disposal? (#1, pgs 5.12.4-1 -5.12.4-3; □ □ □ ~ #2, 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10) ,
g) Local or regional water supplies? (#1, pgs 5.12.2-1 □ "' □ □ ~ -5.12.3-7; #2, 4-94 -4-109; #3, pg 12; #4, pg 10)
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? (#1, □ □ □ pgs 5.11-1 -5.11-5; #2, pgs 4-35 -4-62; #3, pg 15;
#4, pg 10)
b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect? (#1, □ □ □ pgs 5.11-1 -5.11-5; #2, pgs 4-35 -4-62; #3, pg 15;
#4, pg IO)
c) Create light or glare? (#1, pgs 5.10.3-1 -5.10.3-2; □ □ □ #2, pgs 4-35 -4-62; #3, pg 15; #4, pg 10)
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? (#I, pgs 5.8-1 -D □ □ 5.8-10; #2, pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3, pgs 9-10; #4, pg
10)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? (#I, pgs 5.8-1 -□ □ □ 5.8-10; #2, pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3, pgs 9-10; #4, pg
IO)
c) Affect historical resources? (#1, pgs 5.8-1 -5.8-10; □ □ □ ~ #2, pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3, pgs 9-10; #4, pg 10)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change D □ □ [gl which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
(#1, pgs 5.8-1 -5.8-10; #2, pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3,
pgs 9-10; #4, pg 10)
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the D □ □ potential impact area? (#1, pgs 5.8-1 -5.8-10; #2,
pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3, pgs 9-10; #4, pg 10)
XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal:
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Issues {and Supporting lnformln Sources).
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? {#I, pgs
5.12.8-1 -5.12.8-7; #2, pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3, pg
15; #4, pg 10)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (#1, pgs
5.12.8-1 -5.12.8-7; #2, pgs 4-157 -4-167; #3, pg
15; #4, pg 10)
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish
or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal
or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
{"Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause the substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
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Referenced in the above checklist are the earlier environmental analysis that have been
conducted for the project site. Source # 1 is the Master Environmental Impact Report for the
City's 1994 General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01) reviewed the potential impacts ofbuildout of the
City's General Plan, including transportation and air quality impacts. Source #2 is the
Environmental Impact Report for the Pacific Rim Country Club and Resort (EIR 83-02(A) for
CT 85-35/MP 177) certified on December 8, 1987, analyzed all of the potential impacts for the
development and occupation of the over 2,000 units residential master plan (now known as
A viara) with its associated 18 hole golf course, 550 room hotel, sports club and neighborhood
commercial site, including development of Planning Area 23. Source #3 is the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Aviara Phase III Master Plan Amendment (CT 92-03/MP 177(G)),
approved 1/25/94, which reviewed the grading and construction related to the development of
Phase III, including development of Planning Area 21. Source #4 is the Negative Declaration
and Master Environmental Impact Report Addendum for the A viara Planning Area 23 Master
Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment (MP 177(R)/GPA 96-02), which reviewed the
potential environmental impacts associated with developing A viara PA 23 with small-lot single
family uses. Without exception, the proposed action has no additional impacts not previously
analyzed in the earlier environmental review and no additional review or mitigation measures are
necessary.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVI,NMENTAL EVALUATION -
The proposal involves the construction of 61 small-lot single family homes in Aviara Planning
Area 23. The site is currently being graded in conformance with the A viara Phase III Master
Tract Map. The proposed homes meet all applicable standards and policies, including setbacks.
building height and architectural style. No environmentally sensitive resources exist on the
previously graded site and no significant adverse impacts to the environment are anticipated.
AIR QUALITY:
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles
traveled. These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive
organic gases, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and suspended particulates. These aerosols are the
major contributors to air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since the
San Diego Air Basin is a "non-attainment basin", any additional air emissions are considered
cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in the
updated General Plan will have cumulative significant impacts on the ~.ir quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a variety
of mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions
for roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures
to reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand
Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including mass
transit services; 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 5)
participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable and
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have eith~r been incorporated into the
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is
located within a "non-attainment basin", therefore, the "Initial Study" checklist is marked
"Potentially Significant Impact". This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the
preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City
Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for air
quality impacts. This "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent
projects covered by the General Plan's Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no
further environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at the
Planning Department.
CIRCULATION:
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequate
to accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely
impacted by regional through-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These
generally include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbad
Boulevard. Even with the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections
are projected to fail the City's adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
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To lessen or minimize the!pact on circulation associated with Ge!al Plan buildout. numerous
mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include I)
measures to ensure the provision of circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to
develop alternative modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks.
pedestrian linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulation
strategies when adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or
State Highway onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to
control. The applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either
been incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the
failure of intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefore.
the "Initial Study" checklist is marked "Potentially Significant Impact". This project is
consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the
recent certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included
a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for circulation impacts. This "Statement Of
Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan·s
Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environme:gtal review of circulation
impacts is required. ~ ·
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM
(To be Submitted with Development Application)
PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMP ACT ASSESSMENT:
FILE NAME AND NO: Cristalla -Aviara PA 23 -MP 177(X)/LCPA 97-11/CT 97-20/PUD 97-
17/CDP 97-51
LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 19 GENERAL PLAN: RM=.__ _____ _
ZONING: "--P--""-------------------------
DEVELOPER'S NAME: Brehrn-Aviara Development Associates, L.P.
ADDRESS: 2835 Camino del Rio North. Suite 220, San Diego CA 92108
PHONE NO.: (619)293-7090 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: ..._21.._..5'--'-0....,4=2-...,.0.....,1,,__-..,..02 _____ _
QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FT., DU): .,._.61.....,d....,u ..... s _____ _
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: =D=ec=e=m=b-=er..,._, ..._19"""9'""'8 ____________ _
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City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage= _,_49"""1'--".5....,7'-------
Library: Demand in Square Footage= ..... 26..,.2=-...... 14.,___ ___ _
Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer) 61EDU
Park: Demand in Acreage = 0.98
Drainage: Demand in CFS = NIA
Identify Drainage Basin = PLDAD
Circulation: Demand in ADT = =-61....,0"-------
Fire: Served by Fire Station No. = ~4 _____ _
Open Space: Acreage Provided= _N_/ A~-----
Schools: CUSD
Sewer: Demands in EDU 61EDU
Water: Demand in GPD = 13,420
L. The project is 81 units below the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance.
-BACKGR~UNDDATASHEET.
CASE NO: MP 177(X)/LCPA 97-11/CT 97-20/PUD 97-17/CDP 97-51
CASE NAME: Cristalla -Aviara Planning Area 23
APPLICANT: Brehm -Aviara Development Associates, L.P.
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Master Plan Amendment, Local Coastal Program Amendment,
Tentative Tract Map, Planned Unit Development Pennit and Coastal Development Permit to
allow the subdivision and construction of a 61 unit, single-family air-space condominium
development on pregraded pads located in Aviara Planning Area 23, at the northeast corner of
A viara Parkway and Black Rail Road
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 138 and 139 of Carlsbad Tract No. 92-3, Aviara Phase III
North, Unit No. 6, according to Map No. 13513, filed in the Office of the County Clerk on
December 10, 1997, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego. State of California.
APN: 215-042-01, -02 Acres: 17.4 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: ..... 9-=lo .... f""'s."""'6 ..... l"""'u=n=it~s ____ _
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation: Residential Medium Density (RM)
Density Allowed: 4.0 -6.0 du/ac Density Proposed: ~4=.3~8-d-u/~a-c _______ _
Existing Zone: """P .... -C ________ Proposed Zone: .._P....,-___________ _
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning
Requirements)
Zoning Land Use
Site P-C Information Center
North L-C Agriculture
South P-C Single family condos
East P-C Open space
West P-C Open space
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): ~1 ________________ _
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: _N-o_v_em=b~er-l_0 .... ,_1~2~2 ..... 7 ____________ _
ENVIRONMENT AL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
D Negative Declaration, issued, ____________________ _
~ Other, Prior Environmental Compliance, dated April 17, 1998
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PLANNING AREA 23: MULTI FAMILY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL
DESCRIPTION:
This 18.3 acre planning area is located near the center of the Master
Plan on the north side of Alga Road.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; PD
All development in Planning Area 23 shall conform to the development
standards of the Planned Development Ordinance (Carlsbad Municipal Code,
Chapter 21.45.090) unless otherwise noted in this Chapter.
USE ALLOCATION:
Maximum of ~ 61 mull::i fa:mily detached single family residential
units (3.3 DU/AC). Private recreation facilities shall be required in
conjunction with the residential units. A 2-acre community recreation
vehicle storage facility.
PERMITTED USES:
Hull::i faffiily Single family airspace condominium residential
housing. s
Recreational facilities.
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
Height:
The maximum height in this planning area is -3-5-30 feet as determined by
Section 21.04.065 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. A miflimuffi ef 30
pereeul:: ef a.11 21:::i:·uel::ut:e~ e!tall net exceed a heigh!:: ef 24 feel::. Hhel'.e
!::lace el::ery etructuree are prepe.sed, c:,dequal::e el::ruel::ural i:elief and
l'.eefline o'ariatien shall be i11cerperat,_d i11te 1::he el::ructuree l::e l'.educe
l::fte ffietS s .
setbacks:
Minimum setback along Alga Road for structures shall be 50 feet. The
minimum setback from the public utility easement shall be 30 feet. The
minimum front yard setback shall be 20 feet for street-facing
garages and 10 feet for habitable spaces and side-loaded
garages, all measured from the pl:epel'.t; lihe fel: buileit1gs ane 20
feel:: t1,ea~ured fret1, prepcrty litK fer ep,_n parki11g er garages back of
sidewalk, or in the case of no sidewalk, the back of the
curb. A t1,i11imum buildiflg sepccr-cctien ef 20 feet shall be mait1tained.
Setback compliance with the intent of City Council Policy No.
44 regarding small lot single family projects is required.
Parking:
Parking shall conform to the standards of Chapter 21.44 of the Carlsbad
Municipal Code.
SPECIAL DESIGN CRITERIA:
Design:
All community-wide design standards described in Section A of
shall be embodied in the architecture of this planning area.
following specific guidelines shall also be included for this
area:
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planning
* The architecture of all buildings in this planning area
shall be compatible with that of the hotel.
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* A through public street shall be provided from Alga Road
through PA 23 to the area north of PA 23.
* The site layout for this Planning Area shall be coordinated
to ensure compatibility with adjacent planning areas.
* Strong architectural relief features shall be incorporated
into all structures visible from Alga Road.
Entry Treatment:
A neighborhood entry may be located along each side of Black Rail Road.
Fencing;
If required as a result of a noise study, a noise attenuation structure,
earthen berm, or combination of the two shall be required along Alga
Road. The noise study shall be conducted prior~o submittal of a Site
Development Plan.
Landscape;
All community-wide landscape standards described in Section A, Community
Design Elements of Chapter IV shall be incorporated into this planning
area. In addition, the following specific landscape concepts shall be
included in the development of this planning area.
* The recreation vehicle storage facility shall be screened by
a combination of fences and landscaping on all sides of the
facility. This screening shall be the responsibility of
the Master HOA.
* A fire suppression zone subject to the approval of the
Planning Director and Fire Marshal shall be established
between native areas and structures. The fire suppression
plan should incorporate structural setbacks from native
areas in combination with a program of selective thinning of
native vegetation subject to the approval of the Planning
Director.
* All setbacks shall be heavily landscaped except as
constrained by Coastal Commission requirements.
* Landscaping shall be incorporated to screen all dwelling
units from Alga Road and the golf course, while preserving
views from the units to the extant possible.
* The dominant unifying landscape elements for this planning
area shall be preselected street trees. Common landscape
areas and slopes shall be planted prior to homeowner
occupation. Individual homeowner landscapes shall vary.
* Views to and from the golf course and lagoon should be
preserved.
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Open Space:
The manufactured slopes of this planning area shall be maintained as
open space by the community open space maintenance district.
Trails;
a portion of the community trail linking Alga Road and Poinsettia Lane
is located along the easterly edge of the site. Construction of this
trail shall be a condition of development for this planning area.
Revision to the trail alignment in this segment may occur, in.
consultation with the Dept. of Fish and Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, to extend south to a connection with Alga Road and avoid
environmentally sensitive habitat areas.
Grading;
Any development within this planning area shall comply with the City's
Hillside Development Regulations and the slope and resource preservation
policies of the underlying local coastal program and subsequent coastal
permit. Any application for development within this planning area shall
require a slope analysis/biological resource map during Site Development
Plan review.