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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-06; Planning Commission; ; CDP 98-39 - FARADAY ROAD EXTENSIONThe City of Carlsbad Planning Department Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: January 6,1999 Application complete date: May 26, 1998 Project Planner: Christer Westman Project Engineer: Sherri Howard SUBJECT: CDP 98-39 - FARADAY ROAD EXTENSION - Request for approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Coastal Development Permit to allow improvement of the 5,400 foot extension of Faraday Avenue from its existing terminus to future Cannon Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 8. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4450 APPROVING a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4451 APPROVING CDP 98-39 based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II.INTRODUCTION The improvement to Faraday Avenue is a City Capital Improvement Project. Because the road segment is located within the Coastal Zone and the Mello II segment Carlsbad Local Coastal Program, a City of Carlsbad issued Coastal Development Permit is required. The area of construction is within 100 feet of a wetland and stream and is therefore in the Coastal Commission appeal area. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The project is construction of Faraday Avenue for approximately 5,400 linear feet as shown on the location map. The improvements include the road, sidewalks on the east side, two pedestrian under passes, a landscaped median and adjacent grading. Faraday Avenue is designed so that the roadway is split and at two elevations. The travelway heading towards Cannon Road and adjacent to the future Veteran's Memorial Park is at a higher elevation than the travelway adjacent to the future Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course. The median will therefore be sloped in some areas. The roadway will also carry a 12" water, reclaimed water, and sewer lines. The sewer line will be in the south lane and water and reclaimed water in the north. IV. ANALYSIS Construction of the improvements to Faraday Avenue are consistent with the Circulation Element of the General Plan and is therefore consistent with the Local Coastal Program's CDP 98-39 - FARADAY ROAD EXTENSION JANUARY 6, 1999 Page 2 designation for land use. Improvement of the right-of-way implements the goal of the circulation element for Faraday Avenue to be improved as a collector street. The road improvements will not obstruct views or otherwise damage the visual beauty of the coastal zone in that there are no significant visual resources associated with the area of disturbance. The road alignment primarily passes through agricultural land, with relatively minor impacts to wildlife habitat. A total of six acres of coastal sage scrub will be impacted. The six acres can be effectively replaced on-site or through purchase of off-site credits in the Carlsbad Highlands Mitigation Bank. The agricultural area is not designated as significant. The project will completely avoid impacts to wetlands. There are no geologic instability issues existing onsite. The project will implement the City's Master Drainage and Storm Water Quality Management Plan as well as the City's grading ordinance to avoid increased runoff and soil erosion. V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW An analysis of the site was conducted and significant but mitigable impacts were identified. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was issued by the Planning Director and published for public comment dated July 2, 1998. Direct impacts were identified to disturbed coastal sage scrub. Applicable wildlife agency permits will be required. There will be no impacts to wetlands. The project is subject to mitigation measures as described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4450 (Neg. Dec.) 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4451 (CDP) 3. Location Map 4. Exhibit "A" dated January 6, 1999 CW:eh LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE PROJECT NAME FARADAY ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT NUMBER CDP98-39 'AWN BY: SCOTT EVANS. CARLSBAD ENGINEERING DEP1.