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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAV 90-05; Flaming Variance; Administrative Variance (AV) (29)L JNSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FILLING OUT UVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM' - PART I This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Form - Part I will be used to determine what type of environmental documentation (i .e. Environmental Impact Report, Mi tigated Negative Oecl arat i on, Negat i ve Decl arat i on or Exemption) wi 11 be required to be prepared for your appl ication, per the Cal ifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Title 19 of Carlsbad's Municipal Code. The clarity and accuracy of the information you provide is critical for purposes of quickly determining the specific environmental effects of your project. Recent judicial decisions have held that a "naked checklist", that is a checklist that is merely checked "yes" or "no", is insufficient to comply with the requirements of the Cal ifornia Environmental Quality Act. Each ''yestq or '@no" answer must be accompanied by a written explanation justifying the "yes" or "no" answer. This is especially important when a Negative Declaration is being sought. The more information provided in this form, the easier and quicker it will be for staff to complete the Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part 11. CASE Nu. DATE : ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (TO be Completed by APPLICANT) Address of Applicant: 2815 Wilson St-Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone Number: [ 61 9) 414 - 4083 Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted if other than Appl i cant) : Don A~ate~-2956-Roosevelt St Suite a 1-Carlsbad, CA 92008 619-434-1056 GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific) Project Description: Reduction of front yard setback from 20' feet to 10.33' feet-because of a radial driveway; and, construction of a retaining wall on the downhill side of the fromt yard of 54" in-s stead of 42" as permited by the zoninr ordinance Project Location/Address: 2815 Wilson St Assessor Parcel Number: 156 - 142 - 13 General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: RLM / R-1 Local Facilities Management Zone: Local Facility Zone #1 Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? N 0 Please describe the area surrounding the site to the North: Single Family House ~~~t: Singlefamily houses South: Single Family :louse West: Vacant land List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: None - z (Please be Specil . Attach Additional Paaes or t .ibits. if necessayyl 1. Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and manmade_characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope of 15' or higher and 15% grade or greater is present on the site. Project site is developed with a single story house, aPProx- imatelly 5 eet lower than Wilson st. the balance of the Site is relatively flabt and gently slopesto the west @ less than 15%. 2. P1 ease describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project. The project is a garage. 3. PLEASE ATTACH A PROJECT SUmARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FOLLOUING: a. If a residential project identify the number of units, type of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sal e prices or rents, and type of household size expected, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates). N/A b. If a commercial project, indicate'the exact type, activity(ies), square footage of sales area, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), parking provided, and loading facilities. c. If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies), average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated employment per shift, time of shifts, and loading facilities. d. If an institutional project, indicate the major project/site function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS P1 ease Answer each of the fol lowing quest ions by pl acing a check in the appropriate space. Then, ful ly discuss and explain why each item was checked yes or no. Provide supporting data if applicable. Attach additional sheets as necessary. - YES NO - 1) Could the project significantly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity? xx EXPLANATION: Project is an additional garage in a single family zone/area 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational xx area, or area of aesthetic value? EXPLANATION: No- project is consistent & compatible with the house to the south-same setback from Wilson Street. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? EXPLANATION: Project is an additional garage in a single family Zone/area xx 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? xx EXPLANATION: NO- Applicant currently occupies the residence. 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cest housing units in the city? EXPLANATION: NO - The ann1 ic.2rrt 1 ives in the existing - NO xx 6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? xx EXPLANATION: NO- construction of ay1 additional garage will not require additional housing. 7) Are any of the natural or man-made features in the activity area unique, that is, not found in other parts of the county, state or nation? EXPLANATION: NO- the project site is in an urbanized area developed with single family homes. 8) Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? EXPLANATION: NO- the project bite has been developed and the surrounding area is presently constructed with Single Family homes. 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? EXPLANATION: NO- ther are no scaree natural resources xx xx xx know with the developed Single Family neighborhood. - YES - NO 10) Could the .activity significantly affect fish, wi Id1 i fe or plant resources? xx EXPLANATION: NO- the garage is in between Wilson St & the existing house in an already graded condition. 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? xx EXPLANATION?JO- the activity area is in the area between the public streeL ana ihe exi.sL& Luuoc.. The subject. area has been graded as part of the lot's d construction. Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? xx EXPLANATION: NO- Subject property is in a developed neighborhood and not within the immediate area of a stream, lagoonetc. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural 1 ands? xx EXPLANATION: Project area is a developed neighborhood. 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? EXPLANATION: Project is on a developed single family lot xx h YES - NO 15) Will the. activity require a variance from estab- 1 ished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? xx EXPLANATION: NO- Variance is for setback only for a garage. 16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? xx EXPLANATION: Project is an addition to an existing garage and single family house. 17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? xx EXPLANATION: Project will not require an environmental permit. Addition to an existing approved house/garage. 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? xx EXPLANATION: Reduction in front yard setback from 20' to 10.33'; and an increase inwall height from 42" 1, to 54" plus/minus within the front yard. 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? xx EXPLANATION: Project is for personal use only as an additional garage, space. YE 20) Will the-activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? EXPLANATION: Project site is in an upland area; and, not - xx - wim an identified flood plain. xx - Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? - EXPLANATION: The project site is in an area not associated with identified or active faults- Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? xx EXPLANATION: NO- the project is ,in area which was used for surface Darkin,q on concrete. Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? xx EXPLANATION: Pro.ject area is void of brush, trees and/or le materials- Could the activity result in a significant change in the quality of any portion of the region's air or water resources? (Should note surface, ground water, off-shore.) xx EXPLANATION: Construction of' an additional garage on site of-. an existing single family residence. 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel ccnsumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? xx E)(P~TION:~~O- The addition of an additional garage will not have a substantial impact on nor the requirement f0rLes. Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? xx EXPLANATION: PrniPct, site is flat. Will there be a significant change to existing land form? (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in (b) Percentage of alteration to the present (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: cubic yards: -0- land form: -0- -0- EXPLANATION: The DroDosed rsroject consists of a flate pad for the garage addition, and the extension of an sttlrg reta~tna wall from 36" to 54" Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? xx EXPLANATION: Proposed Isro.iect will not require access to sewerw,drains, water. c 6 I YES 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? xx EXPLANATION: NO- a garage does not empact wind, water if on an improved site. 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? xx EXPLANATIOfio-therE are no know fish nor wildlife habitats onsite within a single family neighborhood. 31) will the project significantly produce new light or glare? xx EXPLANATION: Light will not be generated from an additional - P2Pagp nor an additional 12 inches Of retaining wall* 11. STATEMENT OF N .SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFF€ If you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons- bel ow: 111. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) Signature Date Signed Jan 2, 1990 Instruct. ei a LBS: 1 h