HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-20; Planning Commission; ; CDP 96-10 - NORTH BATIOUITOS SEWAGE FORCE MAINThe City of CARLSBAD Planning Department
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Item No.
P.C. AGENDA OF: August 20,1997
Application complete date: June 9, 1997
Project Planner: Chris DeCerbo
Project Engineer: Clyde Wickham
SUBJECT: CDF 96-10 - NORTH BATIOUITOS SEWAGE FORCE MAIN- Request for
approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Coastal Development Permit to
replace the existing North Batiquitos Sewage Force Main and a water main on
property which is located north of Batiquitos Lagoon and east of Interstate 5 in
Local Facilities Management Zone 19.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4148,
APPROVING the Mitigated Negative Declaration issued by the Planning Director, and
ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4149, APPROVING Coastal Development
Permit CDP 96-10, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
This proposal A Coastal Development Permit is required because the project qualifies as
development in the Coastal Zone. The project conforms with all applicable regulations and staff
has no issues with the proposal.
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) is requesting approval of a Coastal
Development Permit for the replacement of the existing 14 inch diameter North Batiquitos
Sewage Force Main and an 8 - 10 inch water main which are located on the north side of
Batiquitos Lagoon between the North Batiquitos Sewage Pump Station and Interstate 5. Both of
these pipelines have deteriorated and need to be replaced.
The existing sewage force main alignment, as shown on Attachment "A", extends northward
from the Batiquitos Life Station, which is located within the wetland buffer along the north shore
of Batiquitos Lagoon, to Gabbiano Lane and westward through an existing 40 foot wide
disturbed public utility easement to an existing upstream gravity sewer. As shown on Exhibits
"C"-"D", the proposed new alignment for the 14 inch North Batiquitos Sewage Force Main will
extend from the North Batiquitos Sewage Pump Station across the Azure Cove development (CT
89-19) in a westerly - northwesterly direction along the south and west sides of the proposed
Batiquitos Lagoon North Shore Trail, and then westerly up a steep slope within an existing
Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) utility easement. Extending from the Sewage
Pump Station and along the North Shore Trail, the Sewage Force Main would be located within
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the Batiquitos Lagoon wetlands buffer, however, would not encroach into the Batiquitos Lagoon
wetlands. The vegetation which is located within the steep slope area of the proposed Sewage
Force Main easement (the existing CMWD utility easement) is comprised of disturbed
goldenbrush scrub. Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) vegetation exists to the south and adjacent to this
easement. This project, including the water main discussed below, will not encroach into this
CSS vegetation.
The proposed water main will be replaced in its existing alignment. It will be 12 inches in
diameter and will extend westward from Piovana Court within the Azure Cove development to
the existing CMWD utility easement discussed above. Both pipelines will be located within
existing and proposed public utility easements. The pipelines will be constructed subterranean,
backfilled to pre-construction natural grade and landscaped consistent with the approved
landscape plan for the Azure Cove project.
The replacement sewer force main and water line would be located upon property which is
designated Open Space and Residential Medium (4-8 du/acre) and zoned Open Space and R-l-
7500 Q (soon to be zoned Planned Community (PC), upon California Coastal Commission
approval of LCPA 96-13 to annex Azure Cove into the Aviara Master Plan).
This proposal is subject to the following regulations:
A. General Plan and
B. Local Coastal Program.
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.
A. General Plan
Pursuant to the Growth Management provisions of the Carlsbad General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance (Chapter 21.90), public utilities are an anticipated use which are allowed within all
General Plan designations and zones. The proposal to replace the North Batiquitos Sewage
Force Main and a water main is consistent with the applicable goals and policies of the General
Plan . Particularly relevant to the proposal is the Land Use Element. Table 1 below indicates
how the project complies with the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
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TABLE 1 - GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE
ELEMENT USE CLASSIFICATION,
GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR
PROGRAM
PROPOSED USES OR
IMPROVEMENTS
COMPLIANCE
Land Use Ensure the timely provision
of adequate public facilities
and services to preserve the
quality of life of residents.
The replacement of the
deteriorated sewage force main
and water main are necessary to
ensure that ongoing sewer and
water service to existing and
proposed residential and non-
residential development is
adequate.
Yes
Sewer trunk line capacity
to meet demand as
determined by the
appropriate sewer district.
The CMWD has determined that
the North Batiquitos Sewage
Force Main must be replaced to
meet existing and future demand
anticipated by the Carlsbad
General Plan.
Yes
Water line capacity to meet
demand as determined by
the appropriate water
district.
The CMWD has determined that
the existing 8-10" water main be
replaced with a 12" water main
to meet existing and future
demand anticipated by the
Carlsbad General Plan.
Yes
B. Local Coastal Program
The proposed sewage force main and water main is located within the Mello II and East
Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties segments of the Local Coastal Program, therefore, this
project is subject to the Implementing Ordinances and Land Use Plans for those segments. The
City's Zoning Ordinance (Title 21) is the implementing ordinance for those portions of the Mello
II segment upon which this project is located. Pursuant to the Growth Management provisions of
the City's Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 21.90), public utilities are an anticipated and permitted use
within all zones (including the Open Space zone). Upon Coastal Commission approval of LCPA
96-13 (which will annex the Azure Cove project into the Aviara Master Plan), the implementing
ordinance for those portions of the Mello II segment upon which this project is located is the
Aviara Master Plan. This project would be consistent with the Aviara Master Plan, as discussed
below.
The Aviara Master Plan is the implementing ordinance for those portions of the East Batiquitos
Lagoon/Hunt Properties segment (and Mello II segment when LCPA 96-13 is approved by the
California Coastal Commission) upon which this project is located. One of the goals of the
Aviara Master Plan is to ensure that public facilities and services are available to serve the
planned development of the Aviara project prior to or concurrent with demand. The public
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facility requirements for the Aviara Master Plan are fully addressed within the Zone 19 Local
Facilities Management Plan (LFMP). In that the proposed replacement North Batiquitos Sewage
Force Main and water main are identified as required public facilities within the Zone 19 LFMP,
this project is consistent with the Aviara Master Plan.
The policies of the Mello II and East Batiquitos Lagoon/Hunt Properties Land Use Plans (LUP)
which apply to this project deal with: 1) permitted development in proximity to Batiquitos
Lagoon and within wetland buffer zones; 2) grading and erosion control and the protection of
25% and greater gradient slopes; and, 3) scenic resources.
This project complies with the above noted LUP policies as discussed below.
1. This project will not encroach into the Batiquitos Lagoon wetlands. The sewage force
main line will however be located within the 100 foot wide wetland buffer adjacent to the
Batiquitos Lagoon North Shore Trail. Based upon the fact that incidental public facilities
are permitted within the Batiquitos Lagoon wetlands (Batiquitos Lagoon Special
Treatment Overlay) and the California Coastal Commission has historically allowed the
development of other similar utilities within the Batiquitos Lagoon wetland buffer
(including desiltation basins and drainage pipes), it is concluded that this subterranean
sewage force main is a permitted use within the wetlands buffer. Upon completion of
pipeline construction the pipeline corridors shall be landscaped with native vegetation
consistent with the approved Azure Cove project landscape plans.
2. The western extent of the proposed pipelines will be within an existing CMWD easement
which is located on a slope which has a gradient of greater than 25%. The vegetation
within this easement is comprised of non-sensitive disturbed goldenbrush scrub. The
easement area is however surrounded by sensitive Coastal Sage Scrub habitat. In order to
mitigate potential impacts to this habitat, the habitat area will be staked and flagged in the
field by a qualified biologist prior to project construction. In that the development of the
pipelines upon this steep slope is essential, will not result in damage or alteration to major
wildlife habitat or native vegetation areas, and will be revegetated upon completion of
construction to mitigate soil erosion this project is consistent with this Coastal policy.
3. Because the proposed pipelines will be constructed subterranean and the pipeline
construction corridor will be subsequently landscaped, no visual impact to the Batiquitos
Lagoon scenic resource will occur.
Considering the above, the North Batiquitos Lagoon Force Main and water main project is
consistent with the Carlsbad Local Coastal Program.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project entails the replacement of a sewage force main and replacement and increase in
capacity of a water line in order to accommodated growth anticipated by the General Plan. The
Planning Director has determined that this project could have a significant effect on the
environment, however, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
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measures described in the attached initial study have been added as conditions of approval to this
project. This decision was based on findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment Part II, a
Biological Survey and a site survey by staff. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was issued by
the Planning Director on November 19, 1996. There were no letters of comment received during
the public review period for this Mitigated Negative Declaration.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4148
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4149
3. Location Map
4. Disclosure Statements
5. Background Data Sheet
6. Attachment "A"
7. Exhibits "A" - "G", dated August 20,1997.
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF 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
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The following information must be disclosed:
1. Applicant
List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application.
City of Carlsbad Carlsbad Municipal Water District
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA92008
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Owner
List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved.
12865 Pt. Del Mar. #200
Del Mar. CA 92014
If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names ana
addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnersr.;p
interest in the partnership.
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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2OT5 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad. California 92OO9-48S9 • (619)
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(12) months?
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fraternal organization, corporation, estate,, trust,-receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city
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Lloyd Hubbs, P.E., City Engineer
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BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: CDP96-10
CASE NAME: North Batiauitos Sewage Force Main
APPLICANT: Carlsbad Municipal Water District
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Replace the existing North Batiquitos Sewage Force Main and a
water main on property which is located north of Batiquitos Lagoon and east of 1-5.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 77 of Carlsbad Tract CT 90-30. according to Map No. 13370.
filed in the Office of the County Recorder on November 8. 1996 and lots 49. 50. 51. 52 and 81 of
Carlsbad Tract CT 89-19 according to Map No. 12902. filed December 11. 1991.
APN: 216-150-12 Acres: N/A Proposed No. of Lots/Units: N/A
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation: RM/OS
Density Allowed: N/A Density Proposed: N/A
Existing Zone: R-1-7500Q/OS Proposed Zone: Same
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning
Requirements)
Zoning Land Use
Site R-1-7500-Q/OS Residential and Open Space
North R-l Residential and Open Space
South OS Batiquitos Lagoon
East PC Open Space and Residential
West PC Residential
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): N/A
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Mitigated Negative Declaration, issued November 19. 1996
[J Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated_
Other,
NORTH BATIQUTTOS SEWAGE FORCE MAIN AND 12" WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
ALIGNMENTS
APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY
OF HILLOCK WITH DENSE
EUCALYPTUS TREES
REMOVE EXISTING 8VW WATER
MAIN, REPLACE WITH 12" PVC
WATER MAIN
FORCE MAIN
ALIGNMENT
-EXISTING MANHOLE
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EXHIBIT No. 1
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT DANIEL BOYLE ENGINEERING. INC.
APRIL 1997