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Home My WebLink About2023-05-03; Planning Commission; ; Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements: A request to approve the installation of pedestrian improvements and reconfiguration of Avenida Encinas RoItem No. 3 Meeting Date: May 3, 2023 To: Planning Commission Staff Contact: Izzak Mireles, Associate Planner, 442-339-2693, izzak.mireles@carlsbadca.gov Subject: Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements: A request to approve the installation of pedestrian improvements and reconfiguration of Avenida Encinas Road, between the Poinsettia Lane and Windrose Circle. Location: Multiple Locations: Avenida Encinas, starting at Poinsettia Regional Coaster Station to Carlsbad Boulevard/District 3 & 4 Case Numbers: CDP 2023-0010 Applicant/Representative: Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer, Public Works, City of Carlsbad, 442-339- 2745, brandon.miles@carlsbadca.gov CEQA Determination: ☐Not a Project ☒ Exempt ☐ IS/ND or IS/MND ☐ EIR Permit Type(s): ☐SDP ☐ CUP ☒ CDP ☐ TM/TPM ☐ GPA ☐ REZ ☐ LCPA CEQA Status: ☐The environmental assessment IS on the Agenda for discussion ☒A CEQA determination was already issued. That decision is final and IS NOT on the Agenda Commission Action: ☒Decision ☐ Recommendation to City Council ☐ Informational (No Action) Recommended Actions That the Planning Commission Resolution ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution (Exhibit 1) APPROVING a Coastal Development Permit CDP 2023-0010, based upon the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein Existing Conditions & Project Description The Project corridor on Avenida Encinas between Poinsettia Lane and Windrose Court does not have separate bicycle facilities and has sidewalk gaps near the Carlsbad Poinsettia Coaster Station. Avenida Encinas is classified as a north-south neighborhood connector street and runs parallel to Interstate 5 (I-5) freeway. The Project site currently has two automobile travel lanes in the northbound and southbound directions. May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 1 of 29 Table “A” below includes the General Plan designations, zoning and current land uses of the subject site and surrounding properties. Also refer to General Plan and Zoning Maps below. TABLE A – SITE AND SURROUNDING LAND USE Location General Plan Designation Zoning Designation Current Land Use Site N/A (Public Right of Way) N/A (Public Right of Way) Avenida Encinas North Visitor Commercial (VC), Local Shopping Center (L), Transportation Corridor (TC) Commercial Tourist (C-T), Local Shopping Center (C-L), Transportation Corridor (T-C) Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, Holiday Inn Hotel, 5 Freeway South Open Space (OS), Residential 4-8 du/ac (R-8) Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP), Planned Community (P-C) Lake Shore Gardens Mobile Home Park, Single Family Residential Homes East Local Shopping Center (L), Transportation Corridor (TC) Local Shopping Center (C-L), Transportation Corridor (T-C) Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, 5 Freeway West Open Space (OS), Residential 4-8 du/ac (R-8) Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP), Planned Community (P-C) Lake Shore Gardens Mobile Home Park, Single Family Residential Homes General Plan Designation Zoning Designation Proposed Project The Project will provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Avenida Encinas between Poinsettia Lane and Windrose Circle; this Project is part of the Regional Coastal Rail Trail. The trail is part of a 44-mile regional bikeway that is planned to connect the six coastal cities in San Diego County, starting in Oceanside and ending in downtown San Diego. The Coastal Rail Trail was initially planned in the 1990s as a continuous bicycle route that would run along the railroad tracks; however, according to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), logistics, costs, and environmental concerns since its original planning have required relocation of some areas of the route onto side streets such as Avenida Encinas. Carlsbad’s portion of the Regional Rail Trail Project was split into three different segments. This Project is part of segment 2; the other segments will be presented separately after they are ready for implementation. The improvements for the Project include the following features as identified in the Project plans provided in Exhibit 7: •On-street striped bike lanes (class II) and lane realignment: The Project includes (3,000 lineal feet here) of class II buffered bike lanes, identified by pavement striping and signs. Areas of potential conflict with May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 2 of 29 other road users will be identified by green paint. In addition, a road restriping will occur between Poinsettia Lane and Windrose Circle, in both southbound and northbound directions. The roadway segment will be striped from four through-vehicle lanes to two through-vehicle lanes, while maintaining dedicated left and right turn lanes at the intersections. The lane reduction will be approximately 3,450 linear feet. Traffic studies show the lane reconfiguration for this segment will still operate under acceptable levels of service under the city’s General Plan Mobility Element. The City Council’s approval is required to reconfigure vehicle lanes in this segment. This City Council approved the road reconfiguration on March 14, 2023, and a full analysis of the Project is provided in Exhibit 2. •Other project enhancements include curb extensions, traffic calming measures, and high visibility crosswalks at the following intersections on Avenida Encinas: Poinsettia Lane, and San Lucas Street. In addition, a mid-block crosswalk with pedestrian signals will be installed at the intersection of Avenida Encinas and San Carlos Street. •Project plans are attached to the staff report (Exhibit 7). The improvements and uses described above are hereinafter referred to as “Project.” The California Coastal Commission has determined and advised the city that a change in the number of vehicle lanes is a change in intensity of use or public access and recommended a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) be approved. Specific compliance with CDP requirements is analyzed in Exhibit 2. Public Outreach & Comment Public notice of the proposed Project was mailed on April 20, 2023 to property owners within 600 feet and occupants within 100 feet of the subject property. A total of 249 owners and 439 tenants were notified. One comment in support of the project was received as a result of the public notice. Public comments are included in Exhibit 6. No other comments were received during this public outreach effort. Project Analysis General Plan Consistency The City of Carlsbad General Plan includes several goals and policies that guide development and land use within the city. A discussion of how the Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan policies is summarized in Exhibit 2. Municipal Code Consistency The City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, most notably Title 21 Zoning Code, includes requirements and provisions that guide development and land use within the city, consistent with the General Plan. Specific compliance with these relevant requirements is described in Exhibit 2. Local Coastal Program Consistency The project site is in the Coastal Zone and requires a Coastal Development Permit. The project complies with the Local Coastal Program, including all goals and policies of the General Plan and all zoning code standards, as referenced above. The Project is within the Coastal Commission’s appealable area of the Local Coastal Program. Discretionary Actions & Findings The proposed Project requires approval of a Coastal Development Permit, which is discussed below. Coastal Development Permit (CDP 2023-0010) Approval of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) is required to ensure that the Project complies with the Local Coastal Program, including all goals and policies of the General Plan and all zoning code standards, as referenced above. Staff finds that the required findings for this application can be met (Exhibit 2). As outlined in Exhibit 3, the May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 3 of 29 vehicular Level of Service from the proposed Project will remain “A” even with the operational lane reductions and safety improvements proposed, because the existing and proposed volumes are so low. Environmental Review The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and its implementing regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”) adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, list classes of Projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and as a result are exempt from further environmental review under CEQA. City staff completed a review of the Project and potential environmental impacts associated with the project pursuant to CEQA and concluded that the Project qualified for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Class 1). The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) is a Class 1 exemption for Existing Facilities. Exempted are existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes. The proposed Project and site meet the criteria of the Section 15301(c) Class 1 Existing Facilities Exemption. A notice of intended decision regarding the environmental determination was advertised on June 22, 2022 and posted on the city’s website. The notice included a general description of the Project, the proposed environmental findings, and a general explanation of the matter to be considered. The findings and determination contained in that notice were declared as final on the date of the noticed decision, unless appealed as provided by the procedures commencing in Chapter 21.54 (Procedures, Hearings, Notices, and Fees) of the Zoning Ordinance. During the 10-day public review period, the city received no comment letters from the public regarding the prospective environmental determination. Since no appeal was filed and no substantial evidence was submitted that would support a finding that the exemption requirements would not be satisfied, the Project was determined by the City Planner to not have a significant effect on the environment. The CEQA Determination letter is attached to this staff report as (Exhibit 4) and demonstrates that the Project is categorically exempt from further environmental review. The City Planner’s written decision is final and the CEQA determination is not within the Planning Commission’s purview. With the appropriate environmental clearances in place, all of the city’s procedural requirements and relevant aspects of CEQA have been satisfied. Conclusion Considering the information above and in the referenced Exhibits, staff has found that the proposed Project is consistent with all applicable policies of the General Plan and Local Coastal Program, provisions of the Municipal Code and Local Facility Management Zone. In addition, there are no environmental issues associated with the Project. The Project is conditioned to ensure the proposed Project’s compatibility with the surrounding properties and that the public health, safety, and welfare of the community are maintained. The Project would be required to comply with all applicable California Building Standards Codes and engineering standards through the standard building permit and civil improvement plan checking process. Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the resolution recommending approval of the proposed Project described in this staff report. Exhibits 1.Resolution 2.Project Analysis 3.Level of Service Analysis 4.CEQA Determination of Exemption May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 4 of 29 5.Location Map 6.Public Comments 7.Reduced Exhibits 8.List of Acronyms and Abbreviations 9.Full-Size Exhibits “A” – “B” dated May 3, 2023 May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 5 of 29 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 7480 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR AVENIDA ENCINAS COASTAL RAIL TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG AVENIDA ENCINAS ROAD BETWEEN POINSETTIA LANE AND WINDROSE CIRCLE IN LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 9 AND 22. CASE NAME: AVENIDA ENCINAS RAIL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS CASE NO: CDP 2023-0010 Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad, "Applicant," has filed a verified application with the City of Carlsbad regarding property owned by City of Carlsbad, described as public right-of-way along Avenida Encinas Road between Poinsettia Lane and Windrose Circle nhe Property"); and WHEREAS, said verified application constitutes a request for a Coastal Development Permit as shown on Exhibits "A" -"B" dated May 3, 2023, attached hereto and on file in the Carlsbad Planning Division, AVENI DA ENCINAS RAIL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, CDP 2023-0010, as provided in Chapter 21.201.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that the road improvements are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) Class 1 and that no exception to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on May 3, 2023, hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request; 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 Coastal Development Permit. 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 based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Commission APPROVE AVENIDA ENCINAS RAIL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, CDP 2023-0010, based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions: May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 6 of 29 Findings: 1.That the proposed development is in conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies in that the proposed Project is in the Mello I, Mello II, and East Batiquitos Lagoon Segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and is within the appealable jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission. Carlsbad LCP Mello I and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments policies are specific to individual properties, the portions of the proposed Project that overlap within the Mello I and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments only include restriping and pedestrian improvements and not road widening. The proposed restriping is consistent with the Land Use, Drainage, and Environmental Protection Policies. The Project is in conformance with the following policies of the LCP. 2.The proposal is in conformity with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the proposal is in conformance with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the proposed multimodal use of the roadway would improve public access opportunities and recreational resources capacity and keep level of service through this Arterial the same for vehicles. The improvements will not obstruct any views as seen from public right-of-way. The Project will not impact agricultural uses. The Project is not located in an area of known geologic instability. 3.The Project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.203 of the Zoning Ordinance) in that the project will adhere to the city's Master Drainage Plan, Grading Ordinance, Storm Water Ordinance, BMP Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program (JRMP) to avoid increased urban runoff, pollutants, and soil erosion. The Project does not include steep slopes or native vegetation on the subject property and the site is not located in an area prone to landslides or susceptible to accelerated erosion, floods, or liquefaction. The Planning Commission has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Applicant contained in this resolution, and hereby finds, in this case, that there are no impacts caused by or reasonably related to the Project. Conditions: General NOTE: Unless otherwise specified herein, all conditions shall be satisfied prior to issuance of a Notice to Proceed or commencement of construction, whichever occurs first. 1.If any of the following conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the city shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted; deny or further condition issuance of all future building permits; deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice of violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. No vested rights are gained by Developer or a successor in interest by the city's approval of this Coastal Development Permit. -2- May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 7 of 29 2.Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and modifications to the CDP 2023-0010 documents, as necessary to make them internally consistent and in conformity with the final action on the project. Development shall occur substantially as shown on the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development, different from this approval, shall require an amendment to this approval. 3.Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 4.If any condition for construction of any public improvements or facilities, or the payment of any fees in-lieu thereof, imposed by this approval or imposed by law on this Project are challenged, this approval shall be suspended as provided in Government Code Section 66020. If any such condition is determined to be invalid, this approval shall be invalid unless the City Council determines that the project without the condition complies with all requirements of law. 5.Developer/Operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the City of Carlsbad, its Council members, officers, employees, agents, and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court costs and attorney's fees incurred by the city arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) city's approval and issuance of this Coastal Development Permit (b) city's approval or issuance of any permit or action, whether discretionary or nondiscretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) Developer/Operator's installation and operation of the facility permitted hereby, including without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the emission by the facility of electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or emissions. This obligation survives until all legal proceedings have been concluded and continues even if the city's approval is not validated. 8.This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures which are required as part of the Zone 9 and 22 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that Plan prior to the issuance of building permits. 9.This approval is granted subject to the approval of CDP 2023-0010 and is subject to all conditions contained in this Planning Commission Resolution for those other approvals incorporated herein by reference except for Condition No. [10). 10.This approval shall become null and void if building or encroachment permits are not issued for this project within 24 months from the date of project approval. NOTICE TO APPLICANT An appeal of this decision to the City Council must be filed with the City Clerk at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the Planning Commission's decision. Pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 21.54, section 21.54.150, the appeal must be in writing and state the reason(s) for the appeal. The City Council must make a determination on the appeal prior to any judicial review. The project site is within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. This Coastal Development Permit (CDP) shall not become effective until ten (10) working days have elapsed, without a valid appeal being filed with the Coastal Commission, following the Coastal Commission's receipt of the -3- May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 8 of 29 city's notice of the CDP issuance ("Notice of Final Action"). The filing of a valid appeal with the Coastal Commission within such time limit shall stay the effective date of this CDP until such time as a final decision on the appeal is reached by the Coastal Commission. NOTICE Please take NOTICE that approval of your project includes the "imposition" of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions hereafter collectively referred to for convenience as "fees/exactions." You have 90 days from date of final approval to protest imposition of these fees/exactions. If you protest them, you must follow the protest procedure set forth in Government Code Section 66020(a), and file the protest and any other required information with the City Manager for processing in accordance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.32.030. Failure to timely follow that procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul their imposition. You are hereby FURTHER NOTIFIED that your right to protest the specified fees/exactions DOES NOT APPLY to water and sewer connection fees and capacity charges, nor planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing or service fees in connection with this project; NOR DOES IT APPLY to any fees/exactions of which you have previously been given a NOTICE similar to this, or as to which the statute of limitations has previously otherwise expired. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on May 3, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners: Merz, Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Meenes, Sabellico and Stine NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: PETER MERZ, Chair CARLSBAD PLANNING COMM SSION ATTEST: ERIC LARDY City Planner -4- May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 9 of 29 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on May 3, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hubinger, Kamenjarin, Lafferty, Meenes, Sabellico and Stine NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Merz KEVIN SABELLICO, Vice Chairperson CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: ERIC LARDY City Planner -24-May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 10 of 29 PROJECT ANALYSIS Exhibit 2 (GENERAL PLAN, MUNICIPAL CODE, AND OTHER REGULATIONS) Page 1 PROJECT ANALYSIS The project is subject to the following regulations: A.General Plan Consistency B.Coastal Development Permit (CMC Chapter 21.201), Local Coastal Program (Melo I, Mello II, & East Batiquitos Lagoon Segment) C. McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan D.Growth Management and Local Facilities Management Zone 9 & 22 The recommendation for approval of this Project was developed by analyzing the Project’s consistency with the applicable regulations and policies. The Project’s compliance with each of the above regulations is discussed in detail within the sections below. A.General Plan Consistency The Project site is located entirely within the right of way. The Project also complies with the other Elements of the General Plan as outlined in Table “A” below: TABLE A – GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE, OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY Land Use & Community Design Goal 2-G.2 – Promote a diversity of compatible land uses throughout the city, to enable people to live close to job locations, adequate and convenient commercial services, and public support systems such as transit, parks, schools, and utilities. The proposed Project will provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements and enable people to use alternative forms of transportation. Yes Land Use & Community Design Goal 2-G.18 - Ensure that new development fosters a sense of community and is designed with the focus on residents, including children, the disabled and the elderly, by providing: safe, pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streets; walkways to common destinations such as schools, bikeways, trails, parks and stores; homes that exhibit visual diversity, pedestrian-scale and prominence to the street; central gathering places; and recreation amenities for a variety of age groups. The proposed Project will support efforts to create a sense of community by allowing all modes of transportation to be better served in providing access along the coastline. By reducing vehicle lanes and installing traffic calming measures, vehicles will experience more appropriate flows through the segment without any additional delays. Also, bicycles will experience improved conditions with wider buffered bike lanes, and pedestrians will have more space away from automobile travel lanes. Yes May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 11 of 29 PROJECT ANALYSIS Exhibit. 2 (GENERAL PLAN, MUNICIPAL CODE, AND OTHER REGULATIONS) Page 2 ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE, OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY Mobility Policy 3-P.15: Evaluate methods and transportation facility improvements to promote biking, walking, safer street crossings, and attractive streetscapes. The City Council Shall have the sole discretion to approve any such road diet or vehicle traffic calming improvements that would reduce vehicle capacity to or below a LOS D. The proposed Project will reduce vehicle lanes in one segment of the roadway, on Avenida Encinas from Poinsettia Lane to Windrose Circle, in both southbound and northbound directions. The Project will also provide pedestrian improvements. This Project was previously approved by the City Council on March 14, 2023. Yes Noise Goal 5-G.1 – Protect public health and welfare by eliminating existing noise problems where feasible, maintaining an acceptable indoor and outdoor acoustic environment, and preventing significant degradation of the acoustic environment. Goal 5-G.2 – Ensure that new development is compatible with the noise environment, by continuing to use potential noise exposure as a criterion in land use planning. The proposed Project aims to improve the existing roadway without widening or adding lanes that could potentially increase traffic noise in the Project area. The Project primarily focuses on developing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, which are non-motorized travel modes that not only reduce engine noise but also ensure slower travel speeds, thus decreasing noise levels. Moreover, promoting non- motorized transportation modes would significantly reduce the emission of air pollutants, leading to improved air quality in the Project area. Yes Public Safety Goal 6-G.2 – Minimize safety hazards related to aircraft operations in areas around the McClellan-Palomar Airport. The proposed Project falls outside the boundaries of the McClellan- Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The ALUCP was amended on December 1, 2011, and all projects within its boundary are required to be reviewed for consistency with its goals and policies. The ALUCP identifies four types of airport impacts that must be considered for each development: Noise, Safety, Airspace Protection, and Overflight. Based on a review of the ALUCP, the Project site is not located within any noise contour, safety zone or Yes May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 12 of 29 PROJECT ANALYSIS Exhibit. 2 (GENERAL PLAN, MUNICIPAL CODE, AND OTHER REGULATIONS) Page 3 ELEMENT USE, CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE, OR PROGRAM PROPOSED USES & IMPROVEMENTS COMPLY overflight notification area. However, the Project site is located within the Airport Influence Area (AIA) Review Area 2. All properties located within the AIA Review Area 2 may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with their proximity to airport operations. Public Safety Goal 6-G.4 – Maintain safety services that are responsive to citizens’ needs to ensure a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community. By installing traffic calming measures and installing Class II bikeways, a safe and secure environment is created for pedestrians who choose to use alternative modes of transportation. Yes Sustainability Policy 9-P.1 – Enforce the Climate Action Plan (CAP) as the city’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed Project entails multimodal improvements to facilitate biking and walking and would provide for bicycle and pedestrian connections to key destinations in the Project area. This would promote non-motorized transportation modes that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in a beneficial effect on the city’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yes B.Coastal Development Permit (Chapter 21.201) The proposed Project is within the Coastal Zone and is subject to the Mello I, Mello II, and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) and the Project is within the appealable jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission. The Project’s compliance with each of these programs and ordinances is discussed below: Mello I and II, and East Batiquitos Lagoon Segment of the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies It is worth noting that the majority of the policies within the Mello I and II and the Batiquitos Lagoon segments relate to land uses outside of the right-of-way. The road improvements will not obstruct views of the coastline as seen from public lands or the public right of way, nor otherwise damage the visual beauty of the coastal zone. Furthermore, no agricultural uses exist on the site, nor are there any May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 13 of 29 PROJECT ANALYSIS Exhibit. 2 (GENERAL PLAN, MUNICIPAL CODE, AND OTHER REGULATIONS) Page 4 sensitive resources located on the previously developed land. The Project is not located in any area of known geologic instability and is not located within a 100-year flood area. The site does not have any frontage along the coastline, no public opportunities for coastal shoreline access or water-oriented recreation activities. The proposed lane reduction on Avenida Encinas in both southbound and northbound directions will not affect access to the beach. In fact, by improving bike infrastructure and enhancing walkability, the road improvements will make it easier for people to use alternative modes of transportation to access the beach. A level of service analysis was also conducted, which determined that the proposed traffic calming measures would not negatively impact traffic flow (Exhibit 3). The analysis found that the same level of service can be achieved with a lane reduction in both directions. By enhancing walkability and improving bike infrastructure, access to the beach can now be enjoyed by others seeking to use alternative modes of transportation. Mello I and East Batiquitos Lagoon Segments a.Carlsbad LCP Mello I and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments policies are specific to individual properties, the portions of proposed Project that overlap within the MeIlo I and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments only include restriping and not road widening. The proposed restriping is consistent with the Land Use, Drainage, and Environmental Protection Policies. Mello II Segment: The Project is consistent with the following Carlsbad Mello II policies: b.The Project is Policy 1-1 Allowable land Uses. The Project complies because it is consistent with the General Plan and the Local Coastal Program. c.Carlsbad LCP Mello Policy 3-1.1 Habitat Management Plan (HMP). The Project does not include any grading and will not damage or harm any sensitive environmental resources. d.Carlsbad LCP Mello II Policy 3-4 Grading and Landscaping Requirements. The Project does not include any grading. e.Carlsbad LCP Mello II Policy 4-4 Removal of Natural Vegetation. The Project is not located within sensitive resources and entirely within existing right-of-way. f.Carlsbad LCP Chapter 3. The proposal is in conformance with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the proposed multimodal use of the roadway would improve public access opportunities and recreational resources capacity and keep level of service through this Arterial the same. The improvements will not obstruct any views as seen from public right of way. The Project will not impact agricultural uses. The project is not located in an area of known geologic instability. g.The Project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone. The Project is consistent with the provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (CMC Chapter 21.203 of the Zoning Ordinance) in that the Project will adhere to the city’s Master Drainage Plan, Grading Ordinance, Storm Water Ordinance, BMP Design Manual and Jurisdictional Runoff Management Program (JRMP) to avoid increased urban run-off, pollutants and soil erosion. The subject property is within the public right-of-way and public utility and May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 14 of 29 PROJECT ANALYSIS Exhibit. 2 (GENERAL PLAN, MUNICIPAL CODE, AND OTHER REGULATIONS) Page 5 access easements, does not include steep slopes (equal to or greater than 25 percent gradient) nor native vegetation. The site is not located within an area prone to landslides, or susceptible to accelerated erosion, liquefaction, or flooding. Findings 1.That the proposed development is in conformance with the Certified Local Coastal Program and all applicable policies in that the proposed Project is in the Mello I, MeIlo II, and East Batiquitos Lagoon Segment of the Local Coastal Program (LCP). Carlsbad LCP Mello I and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments policies are specific to individual properties, the portions of the proposed Project that overlap within the MeIlo I and East Batiquitos Lagoon segments only include restriping and pedestrian improvements and not road widening. The proposed restriping is consistent with the Land Use, Drainage, and Environmental Protection Policies. The Project is in conformance with the following policies of the LCP. 2.The proposal is in conformity with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the proposal is in conformance with the public access and recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act in that the proposed multimodal use of the roadway would improve public access opportunities and recreational resources capacity and keep level of service through this Arterial at acceptable levels according to the General Plan Mobility Element. The improvements will not obstruct any views as seen from public right of way. The Project will not impact agricultural uses. The Project is not located in an area of known geologic instability. The reduction in lane miles will not impact Level of Service, which will remain as “A” based on current traffic volumes during peak times. C.McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan The proposed Project falls outside the boundaries of the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The ALUCP was amended on December 1, 2011, and all projects within its boundary are required to be reviewed for consistency with its goals and policies. The ALUCP identifies four types of airport impacts that must be considered for each development: Noise, Safety, Airspace Protection, and Overflight. Based on a review of the ALUCP, the Project site is not located within any noise contour, safety zone or overflight notification area. However, the Project site is located within the Airport Influence Area (AIA) Review Area 2. All properties located within the AIA Review Area 2 may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with their proximity to airport operations. The Airport Airspace Protection Area enforces the requirements set for FAA notification by Part 77. The Project does not meet any requirements for FAA notification; therefore, no further action is needed. D.Growth Management (CMC Chapter 21.90) The proposed Project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 9 and 22 in the northeast quadrant of the city. The Project is in compliance with the adopted performance standards and would provide the necessary public facilities identified in the facilities plan. May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 15 of 29 sŽůƵŵĞƚŽĂƉĂĐŝƚǇAnalysis $9(1,'$(1&,1$6&2$67$/5$,/75$,/$1'3('(675,$1,03529(0(176 &$3,7$/,03529(0(17352-(&712 6(*0(17 7KHIROORZLQJ/HYHORI6HUYLFH/26DQDO\VLVXVHVDRQHGLUHFWLRQPD[LPXPFDSDFLW\RI YHKLFOHVSHUODQHSHUKRXULQWKHSHDNSHULRG0LGEORFNURDGZD\VHJPHQWRSHUDWLRQVZHUHGHWHUPLQHG EDVHGRQWKHPD[LPXPRQHGLUHFWLRQODQHYROXPHWRFDSDFLW\UDWLR 7KHPLGEORFNURDGZD\VHJPHQW/26UDQJHVDUHEDVHGRQWKHPD[LPXPRQH GLUHFWLRQODQHYROXPHWRFDSDFLW\UDWLRVZKLFKFRUUHODWHDVIROORZV /26 $ % & ' ( 9&5DWLR ± ± ± ± ± *UHDWHUWKDQ) The following is a summary of notable findings based on the ǀŽůƵŵĞƚŽcapacity ƌĂƚŝŽ ›Existing Conditions – All roadway segments operate at LOS or better during both peak hours. ›Existing plus Project Improvements Conditions – with the proposed traffic calming measuresreducing the number of lanes to just one in each direction the corresponding ǀŽůƵŵĞƚŽcapacity ĂŶĂůǇƐŝƐƌĞŵĂŝŶƐĂƚLOS ͘ Exhibit 3 May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 16 of 29 sŽůƵŵĞƚŽĂƉĂĐŝƚǇAnalysis Avenida Encinas CRT Existing Conditions - Weekday AM Peak Hour Direction Number of Lanes Speed Limit Median Capacitya Peak Direction Volumea sͬZd/Kc ;LOSͿ Between Poinsettia Lane and San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 3 35 MPH Divided ϱϰϬϬ 421 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 430 Between San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway and San Lucas NB 3 35 MPH Divided ϱϰϬϬ 299 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 233 Between San Lucas and Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) NB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 157 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 139 Between Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) and 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 170 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬ0 121 Between 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway and Windrose Circle NB 2 35 MPH Undivided ϯϲϬϬ 170 SB 1 35 MPH Undivided ϭϴϬϬ 121 Ϭ͘Ϭϲ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϮ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϲ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϰ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϰ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϱ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϯ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϱ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϳ;Ϳ Direction Number of Lanes Speed Limit Median Capacitya Peak Direction Volumea sͬZd/Kc ;LOSͿ Between Poinsettia Lane and San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬ0 421 Ϭ͘Ϯϯ;Ϳ SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 430 Between San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway and San Lucasb NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 299 SB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 233 Between San Lucas and Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 157 SB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 139 Between Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) and 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 170 SB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 121 Between 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway and Windrose Circle NB 1 35 MPH Undivided ϭϴϬϬ 170 SB 1 35 MPH Undivided ϭϴϬϬ 121 a Peak directional volume LOS thresholds reported as vehicle per hour per direction in the peak hour. b Avenida Encinas is proposed to contain two receiving lanes in the SB direction and then reduce to one lane prior to San Lucas. The worst-case scenario of one lane was used for the purposes of this roadway capacity analysis. Ϭ͘ϭϳ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϯ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϵ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϴ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϵ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϳ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϵ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϳ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϮ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϴ;Ϳ Existing plus Project Improvement Conditions – Weekday AM Peak Hour the roadway was designed to accommodate. a Peak directional volume LOS thresholds reported as vehicle per hour per direction in the peak hour. c A volume to capacity (v/c) ratio measures the amount of traffic on a given roadway relative to the amount of traffic May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 17 of 29 sŽůƵŵĞƚŽĂƉĂĐŝƚǇAnalysis Avenida Encinas CRT Existing Conditions - Weekday PM Peak Hour Direction Number of Lanes Speed Limit Median Capacity* Peak Direction Volume* sͬZd/Kc ;LOSͿ Between Poinsettia Lane and San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 3 35 MPH Divided ϱϰϬϬ 613 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 522 Between San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway and San Lucas NB 3 35 MPH Divided ϱϰϬϬ 441 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 302 Between San Lucas and Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) NB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 223 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 179 Between Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) and 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 208 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 200 Between 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway and Windrose Circle NB 2 35 MPH Undivided ϯϲϬϬ 208 SB 1 35 MPH Undivided ϭϴϬϬ 200 xisting plus Project Improvement Conditions – Weekday PM Peak Hour Direction Number of Lanes Speed Limit Median Capacitya Peak Direction Volumea sͬZd/Kc ;LOSͿ Between Poinsettia Lane and San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬ0 613 SB 2 35 MPH Divided ϯϲϬϬ 522 Between San Carlos Street / Shopping Plaza Driveway and San Lucasb NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 441 SB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 302 Between San Lucas and Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 223 SB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 179 Between San Lucas and Shopping Center Plaza Driveway (south) NB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 208 SB 1 35 MPH Divided ϭϴϬϬ 200 Between 900' S/O Shopping Plaza Driveway and Windrose Circle NB 1 35 MPH Undivided ϭϴϬϬ 208 SB 1 35 MPH Undivided ϭϴϬϬ 200 a Peak directional volume LOS thresholds reported as vehicle per hour per direction in the peak hour. b Avenida Encinas is proposed to contain two receiving lanes in the SB direction and then reduce to one lane prior to San Lucas. The worst-case scenario of one lane was used for the purposes of this roadway capacity analysis. Ϭ͘Ϭϲ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϱ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϴ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϱ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϭ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϲ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϲ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϲ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϭ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϭϴ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϯϰ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϱ;Ϳ Ϭ͘Ϯϱ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϳ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϮ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϬ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϮ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϭ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϮ;Ϳ Ϭ͘ϭϭ;Ϳ May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 18 of 29 Revised 07/21 CEQA DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION Subject: This California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination of Exemption is in compliance with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.060. An appeal to this determination must be filed in writing with the required fee within ten (10) calendar days of the City Planner’s decision consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 21.54.140. City Planner Decision Date: June 22, 2022 Project Number and Title: Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail Segment 2 Project Location - Specific: Along Avenida Encinas between the Poinsettia Station and Carlsbad Boulevard Project Location - City: Carlsbad Project Location - County: San Diego Description of Project: The project consists of multimodal improvements along Avenida Encinas, between the Poinsettia Station and Carlsbad Boulevard, including: Class II bikeway separated from the adjacent travel lane with a buffer; pedestrian accessibility improvements including sidewalk, curb ramps, crosswalk enhancements, curb extensions to reduce crossing distance, LED countdown heads, and audible signals; enhanced pedestrian and bicycle access to regional and local transit and important community destinations along the corridor; installation of a pedestrian signal at Avenida Encinas and San Carlos Street/Shopping Plaza driveway; installation of new sidewalks where sidewalk gaps exist; traffic signal system and operation improvements; and traffic calming improvements. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Carlsbad, Public Works Name of Applicant: Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer Applicant’s Address: 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Applicant’s Telephone Number: 760-602-2745 Name of Applicant/Identity of person undertaking the project (if different from the applicant above): N/A Exempt Status: (Check One) Ministerial (Section 21080(b)(1); 15268); Declared Emergency (Section 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); Emergency Project (Section 21080(b)(4); 15269 (b)(c)); Categorical Exemption - State type and section number: Section 15301(c): Existing Facilities (Class 1) Statutory Exemptions - State code number: Common Sense Exemption (Section 15061(b)(3)) Reasons why project is exempt: The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and its implementing regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”) adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and as a result are exempt from further environmental review under CEQA. City staff completed a review of the project and potential environmental impacts associated with the project pursuant to CEQA and concluded that the project qualified for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities). Exhibit 4 May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 19 of 29 Revised 07/21 The proposed improvements would occur along an existing roadway within the developed right-of-way and are the types of improvements consistent with those listed in Section 15301(c); which includes existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes). As discussed in Attachment A, the project is consistent with Class 1 facilities that have been determined not to have significant effect on the environment and are thus, categorically exempt from CEQA. In addition, no exceptions to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply. Lead Agency Contact Person: Eric Lardy, Principal Planner Telephone: 442-224-9595 Don Neu 6/22/22 DON NEU, City Planner Date May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 20 of 29 1 ATTACHMENT A TO THE DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION The California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and its implementing regulations (“CEQA Guidelines”) adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and as a result, are categorically exempt from further environmental review under CEQA. City staff completed a review of the project and potential environmental impacts associated with the project pursuant to CEQA and concluded that the project qualifies for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c). CEQA Exemption Qualifications The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 identifies a Class 1 categorical exemption for existing facilities, which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Specific types of existing facilities listed as Class 1 include, “Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety), and other alterations such as the addition of bicycle facilities, including but not limited to bicycle parking, bicycle-share facilities and bicycle lanes, transit improvements such as bus lanes, pedestrian crossings, street trees, and other similar alterations that do not create additional automobile lanes.”(CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c)) The project entails multimodal improvements along an existing roadway, Avenida Encinas, that are consistent with those identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c). Specifically, the project includes Class II bikeways, new sidewalks, curb ramps, curb extensions, crosswalk enhancements, LED countdown heads, audible signals, pedestrian signals, and traffic calming improvements. These improvements would occur entirely within the developed road right-of-way and would not create additional automobile lanes so as to result in an expansion of existing use. As such, they are considered alterations to an existing facility that meet the definition of a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c). The project also does not meet any applicable unusual circumstances exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 or under Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.070(b). The project would not result in significant direct, indirect, or cumulative environmental impacts, would not damage scenic resources within a designated scenic highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Additionally, the project is not located on a hazardous waste site that is included on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Technical Analysis and Environmental Considerations During the planning and design of the project, technical analysis, literature review, and a desktop study were undertaken to identify constraints, inform the design, and assess potential impacts. These included a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) analysis, traffic impact analysis, and compliance with storm water May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 21 of 29 2 standards. Additionally, existing available environmental reports and aerial imagery of the project corridor and vicinity were reviewed. Environmental Impact Analysis Based on the technical analysis, literature review, and desktop study, the project has been designed to avoid significant environmental effects. A brief impact analysis of each environmental resource issue contained in CEQA Guidelines Appendix G is presented in the table below. As noted, no potentially significant impacts related to any of the environmental resources issues would occur as a result of the project. Environmental Resource Impact Analysis Aesthetics The project consists of roadway improvements, many of which are on the roadway surface (e.g., striping, stenciling, painting) or low-profile features (e.g., sidewalks, medians, curb ramps, curb extensions) that are not highly visible vertical elements. The new traffic signal would be the most visible new project component due to its height, but there are other traffic signals in the area so this would not represent a new visual element within the project area and is visually consistent with existing roadway infrastructure. The project also would not introduce new substantial sources of lighting to the project area. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Agriculture and Forestry Resources The project is located along a developed roadway in a developed area that does not contain agriculture or forestry resources. No impacts would occur. Air Quality The project entails multimodal improvements to facilitate biking and walking and would provide for bicycle and pedestrian connections to key destinations in the project area. This would promote non-motorized transportation modes that would reduce emissions of air pollutants, thereby having a beneficial effect on regional air quality. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Biological Resources Project improvements would occur within the existing road right-of-way that is entirely developed with transportation infrastructure. The project site does not contain any biological resources, and none would be impacted by the project. No impacts would occur. Cultural Resources Project improvements would occur within the existing road right-of-way that is entirely developed. The proposed improvements would only require shallow ground disturbance in a few places along the alignment. Due to the developed nature of the site and limited ground disturbance required, construction activities would only encroach into previously disturbed soils and no cultural resources are expected to be encountered. Additionally, there are no structures within the project limits and as such, there is no potential for impacts to historical resources. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Energy Project construction activities would be typical of roadway improvements and would not consume excessive amounts of energy resources. Energy consumption associated with project operation would be minimal and generally limited to the traffic signal, LED countdown heads, audible signals, and the pedestrian signal. No potentially significant impacts would occur. May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 22 of 29 3 Environmental Resource Impact Analysis Geology and Soils The project would not expose people to seismic (fault rupture, landslides) and/or non-seismic (erosion, unstable soils) geologic hazards, as the project would occur along an existing developed roadway that has been designed in accordance with applicable design standards. Proposed improvements would also adhere to applicable design standards addressing geotechnical considerations. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Greenhouse Gas Emissions The project entails multimodal improvements to facilitate biking and walking and would provide for bicycle and pedestrian connections to key destinations in the project area. This would promote non-motorized transportation modes that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in a beneficial effect on regional air quality. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Based on a review of the State Water Resources Control Board Geotracker and the Department of Toxic Substances Control Envirostor online mapping tools, the project site is not located on a listed hazardous waste site. No impacts would occur. Hydrology and Water Quality The project is located along a developed roadway in a developed area and would not change the hydrologic conditions or general drainage patterns in the project area. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Land Use and Planning The project entails multimodal improvements along an existing roadway that is consistent with transportation facility land uses. Additionally, the project would not expand the roadway or construct other features that would physically divide existing neighborhoods within the project area. Rather, it would improve mobility within the project area and provide connections to activity centers and local destinations that would unify the project area. No impacts would occur. Mineral Resources The project is located along a developed roadway in a developed area that does not contain mineral resources or mineral extraction operations. No impacts would occur. Noise The project consists of roadway improvements along an existing roadway and would not widen the roadway or add automobile lanes so as to generate additional traffic noise in the project area. Moreover, the project primarily includes bicycle and pedestrian facilities, which are non- motorized travel modes that do generate engine noise. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Population and Housing The project does not include any housing, nor would it displace existing housing. Furthermore, the project does not include infrastructure (such as a new or expanded roadway) that would open up new areas for residential development. No impacts would occur. Public Services The project would not result in an increased demand for public services such as fire and police protection and would not generate students. No impacts would occur. Recreation There are no public parks located along or near the project alignment and thus, the project would not provide improved connections to existing parks that would result in an increased demand for park use. While the project itself includes bicycle and pedestrian facilities that would be used for recreation, they would be located within the developed road right-of-way and would not result in environmental effects. No impacts would occur. May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 23 of 29 4 Environmental Resource Impact Analysis Transportation The project entails multimodal improvements along an existing roadway that promote biking and walking and would improve mobility within the project area for various transportation modes. Based on the City’s VMT Analysis Guidelines to implement Senate Bill 743, the project would have a less than significant impact related to VMT because the proposed improvements are consistent with the types of projects listed in the VMT Analysis Guidelines that are presumed to have a less than significant impact on transportation. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Tribal Cultural Resources Project improvements would occur within the existing developed road right-of-way. Project construction would only require shallow ground disturbance in a few places along the alignment. Due to the developed nature of the site and limited ground disturbance required, construction activities would only encroach into previously disturbed soils and no tribal cultural resources are expected to be encountered. No potentially significant impacts would occur. Utilities and Service Systems The project is located along a developed roadway in a developed area that is served by existing utilities and associated infrastructure. The proposed improvements would not require new or expanded utility infrastructure. No impacts would occur. Wildfire The project is located along a developed roadway in a developed area that does not contain large open space areas. Therefore, the project corridor is not susceptible to wildfires. No impacts would occur. May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 24 of 29 POINSETTIA L N E S C A L L O N I A C T L I N D E N T R SALT I E CT S A N B A R T OLO S H O R E L IN E DR HEATHER W Y S A N C ARLOS L E E W A R D S T S A N L U I S AVENIDA ENCINAS N E P T U N E D R BIN N A CL EDR C A P S T AN DR LANTANA TR DORY LN PORTAGEW Y S A N T A BARBARA B S T BUOY AV SA N L U C A S PO N T O R D MER I D I AN W Y SANTA R O S A L O W D E R L N S E A F A R E R P L S P I N N A K E R S T M A R L I N L N BA T I Q U I T O S D R D A H LIAWY MER M A I D L N SAN BENITO W I N D R O S E CR S T A R B O A R D S T PONTO DR S A N T ACR U Z DEW POINT AV ANCHORAGE AV C A R L S B A D B L ±Map created by the City of Carlsbad GIS. Portions of the DERIVED PRODUCT contain geographic information copyrighted by SanGIS. All Rights Reserved 0 500 1,000 1,500250Feet Project 600-Foot Radius City of Carlsbad Avenida Encinas CDP 2021-0044 Exhibit 5 May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 25 of 29 Exhibit 6 -----Original Message----- From: Lynne Van Grove <lynnevangrove@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2023 12:34 PM To: Planning <Planning@CarlsbadCA.gov> Subject: RE: Avenida Encinas Coast Rail Trail Project # 6004 I was planning to attend the public hearing on May 3rd, but now have to be out of town. I’m in favor of the Rail Trail & Pedestrian Improvements along this section of Avenida Encinas and hope that it receives approval. I have one suggestion, if it isn’t already part of the plan. At the light coming out of the Ralph’s shopping center & Lakeshore Gardens, it would be very helpful to have a left turn light, coming out of Lakeshore Gardens. It’s a game of cat & mouse right now with cars coming out of Ralph’s that are going straight or turning right. 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May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 26 of 29 AVENI D A E N C I N A S DWY AVE N I D A E N C I N A S WI N D R O S E C I R TR A F F I C S E E S H E E T 2 3 M A T C H L I N E 5 3 + 5 0 MA T C H L I N E C SE E A B O V E R I G H T SE E S H E E T 2 1 MA T C H L I N E 3 4 + 7 5 S E E B E L O W L E F T M A T C H L I N E 4 2 + 5 0 35 Trail Trail 02/14/2023 Exhibit 7 Item #3 Page 27 of 29May 3, 2023 555 8 ICV / W V 58.9 5 SAN CARLOS ST AVENIDA ENCIN A S 6585 AD1 B 64.036586AD164.076587 AD164.026588AD1 CLO 63.98 SAN LU C A S S T SHOP P I N G CENT E R D W Y AVE N I D A E N C I N A S TR A F F I C M A T C H L I N E 5 3 + 5 0 S E E S H E E T 2 2 MA T C H L I N E 6 4 + 7 0 SE E B E L O W L E F T SE E A B O V E R I G H T MA T C H L I N E 6 4 + 7 0 MA T C H L I N E 7 5 + 7 5 SE E S H E E T 2 4 POINSE T T I A L N 35 SHO P P I N G CEN T E R D W Y 02/14/2023 May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 28 of 29 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Exhibit 8 This is a list of acronyms and abbreviations (in alphabetical order) that are commonly used in staff reports. Acronym Description Acronym Description APA American Planning Association LCPA Local Coastal Program Amendment APN Assessor Parcel Number LOS Level of Service AQMD Air Quality Management District MND Mitigated Negative Declaration BMP Best Management Practice NCTD North County Transit District CALTRANS California Department of Transportation ND Negative Declaration CC City Council PC Planning Commission CCR Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions PDP Planned Development Permit CEQA California Environmental Quality Act PEIR Program Environmental Impact Report CFD Community Facilities District PUD Planned Unit Development CIP Capital Improvement Program ROW Right of Way COA Conditions of Approval RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board CofO Certificate of Occupancy SANDAG San Diego Association of Governments CT Tentative Parcel Map SDP Site Development Permit CUP Conditional Use Permit SP Specific Plan DIF Development Impact Fee SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program DISTRICT City Council Member District Number TM Tentative Map EIR Environmental Impact Report ZC Zone Change EIS Environmental Impact Statement (federal) EPA Environmental Protection Agency FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency GP General Plan GPA General Plan Amendment GIS Geographic Information Systems HCA Housing Crisis Act 2019 IS Initial Study May 3, 2023 Item #3 Page 29 of 29