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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 11-10; El Camino Real Southbound Widening; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (3)" «~'' ~ CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION P-1 Development Services Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue (760) 602-4610 www .carlsbadca.gov APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) Development Permits (FOR DEPT. USE ONLY) Legislative Permits (FOR DEPT. USE ONLY) D Administrative Permit D General Plan Amendment KJ Coastal Development Permit (*) 0 Minor CVPIIOID D Local Coastal Program Amendment (*) D Conditional Use Permit(*) D Master Plan 0Amendment 0 Minor 0 Extension iJ Environmental Impact Assessment ~lAIIOOJ-D Specific Plan 0 Amendment L1 Habitat Management Permit 0 Minor I'H'MPitoo4-D Zone Change (*) ~ Hillside Development Permit (*) ~11002 0 Zone Code Amendment D Planned Development Permit 0 Residential 0 Non-Residential D Planned Industrial Permit List other applications not specified D Planning Commission Determination D D Site Development Plan D KJ Special Use Permit (~iP l \ ntJ 1J D D Tentative Tract Map (*) = eligible for 25% discount D Variance 0 Administrative NOTE: A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITIED PRIOR TO 3:30P.M. A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING ONLY ONE APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITIED PRIOR TO 4:00P.M. ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S).: CITY-OWNED PROPERTY (RWGHT OF WAY) EL CAMINO REAL PROJECT NAME: EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: WIDENING OF THE SOOTRfiOlUID LANES AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN TAMARACK AVENUE AND CRESTVIEW DRIVE. BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N/A LOCATION OF PROJECT: SOOTH SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL BETWEEN TAMARACK AVE. AND CRESTVIEW DR. STREET ADDRESS ON THE: SOOTH SIDE OF EL CAMINO REAL (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST) (NAME OF STREET) BETWEEN TAMARACK AVENUE AND CRESTVIEW DRIVE (NAME OF STREET) (NAME OF STREET) P-1 Page 1 of 5 Revised 07/10 • c OWNER NAME (Print): CITY OF CARLSBAD APPLICANT NAME (Print): RANCHO COSTERA LLC MAILING ADDRESS: 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR. MAILING ADDRESS: S3S3 ~ILSRIRE EtQD ~700 CITY, STATE, ZIP: CARLSBAD CA 92008 CITY, STATE, ZIP: BEVERLY HILLS CA 90~II TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE: 323.988.7518 - EMAIL ADDRESS: EMAIL ADDRESS: eEfahler@shapell.com I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO KNOWLEDGE. THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. t:_~~~ SIGNATURE DATE SIGNA TURF DATE APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE (Print): EAUL J. KLUKA~ -PLANNING SYSTEMS MAILING ADDRESS: 1530 FARADAY AVE #100 CITY, STATE, ZIP: CARLSBAD CA 92008 TELEPHONE: 760.931.0780 EMAIL ADDRESS: Eklukas@Elanningsxstems.net I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ~CANT AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND ~ElL TO THE B~LEDGE. I I \ (/1-l/1 r to II SIGNATURE v DATEf I IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS OR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO INSPECT AND ENTER THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION. INVE CONSENT TO ENTRY FOR THIS PURPOSE. NOTICE OF RESTRICTION: PROPERTY OWNER ACKNOWLEDGES AND CONSENTS TO A NOTICE OF RESTRICTION BEING RECORDED ON THE TITLE TO HIS PROPERTY IF CONDITIONED FOR THE APPLICANT. NOTICE OF RESTRICTIONS RUN WITH THE LAND AND BIND ANY SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST. __ffiQEER-[ff~ ---- FOR CITY USE ONLY P-1 Page 2 of5 RECEIVED MAY 2 ~ 2011 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED RECEIVED BY: Revised 07110 • • c RANCHO COSTERA LLC, a Delaware limited · By: Name: @I( fFff-1-/LGlG Title: ft'.JJ; I {)e10-r 0 City of Carlsbad Faraday Center Faraday Cashiering 001 1114010-1 05/20/2011 35 ., Fri, May 20, 2011 10:21 AM Receipt Ref Nbr: R1114010-1/0009 PERMITS -PERMITS Tran Ref Nbr: 111401001 0009 0010 Trans/Rcpt#: R0084625 SET#: EIA11002 Amount: Item Subtota 1 : Item Tot a 1: PERMITS -PERMITS 1@ $1,604.00 $1 ,604.00 $1,604.00 Tran Ref Nbr: 111401001 0009 0011 Trans/Rcpt#: R0084624 SET#: HMP11004 Amount: Item Subtota 1 : Item Tot a 1: PERMITS -PERMITS 1 @ $513.00 $513.00 $513.00 Tran Ref Nbr: 111401001 0009 0012 Trans/Rcpt#: R0084623 SET#: SUP11003 Amount: Item Subtota 1 : Item Tot a 1: PERMITS -PERMITS 1 @ $3,239.00 $3,239.00 $3,239.00 Tran Ref Nbr: 111401001 0009 0013 Trans/Rcpt#: R0084622 SET#: HDP11002 Amount: Item Subtota 1 : Item Tot a 1: PERMITS -PERMITS 1@ $1,749.00 $1 ,749.00 $1 ,749.00 Tran Ref Nbr: 111401001 0009 0014 Trans/Rcpt#: ROOB4621 SET#: CDP11010 Amount: Item Subtota 1 : Item Tot a 1: 5 ITEM(S) TOTAL: Check (Chk# 079342) Total Received: Have a nice day! 1 @ $5,247.00 $5,247.00 $5,247.00 $12,352.00 $12,352.00 $12,352.00 **************CUSTOMER COPY************* 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 111~11111~111111111111111111 Applicant: RANCHO COSTERA LLC Description Amount EIA11002 1,604.00 Receipt Number: R0084625 Transaction ID: R0084625 Transaction Date: 05/20/2011 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 1,604.00 Transaction Amount: 1,604.00 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 11m11 !1111111 Rill Ulllllll~ ~~ Applicant: RANCHO COSTERA LLC Description Amount HMP11004 513.00 Receipt Number: R0084624 Transaction ID: R0084624 Transaction Date: 05/20/2011 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 513.00 Transaction Amount: 513.00 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII~II~U Applicant: RANCHO COSTERA Description Amount SUP11003 3,239.00 Receipt Number: R0084623 Transaction ID: R0084623 Transaction Date: 05/20/2011 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 3,239.00 Transaction Amount: 3,239.00 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 11111~1111111111111111~~~ Applicant: RANCHO COSTERA Description Amount HDP11002 1,749.00 Receipt Number: R0084622 Transaction ID: R0084622 Transaction Date: 05/20/2011 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 1,749.00 Transaction Amount: 1,749.00 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 ~~-~111111~ 1111111111111111111111 Applicant: RANCHO COSTERA Description Amount CDP11010 5,247.00 Receipt Number: R0084621 Transaction ID: R0084621 Transaction Date: 05/20/2011 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 5,247.00 Transaction Amount: 5,247.00 City of Carlsbad Faraday Center Faraday Cashiering 001 1114010-1 05/20/2011 35 Fri, May 20, 2011 10:23 AM Receipt Ref Nbr: R1114010-l/0010 PERMITS -PERMITS Tran Ref Nbr: 111401001 0010 0015 Trans/Rcpt#: R0084626 SET #: SUP 11003 Amount: Item Subtotal : Item Total: ITEM(S) TOTAL: Check (Chk# 001937) Total Received: Have a nice day! 1 @ $404.64 $404.64 $404.64 $404.64 $404.64 $404.64 **************CUSTOMER COPY************* 0 0 City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 I IIIII lN Ill~ Ill 11111111111~111111111 Applicant: RANCHO COSTERA Description Amount SUP11003 404.64 Receipt Number: R0084626 Transaction ID: R0084626 Transaction Date: 05/20/2011 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 404.64 Transaction Amount: 404.64 «~\ • CITY OF CARLSBAD PROJECT DESCRIPTION P-1(8) El Camino Real Southbound Widening Development Services Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue (760) 602-4610 www.carlsbadca.gov PROJECTNAME: ----------------------------------------------- Rancho Costera LLC APPLICANTNAME: ----------------------------------------------- Please describe fully the proposed project by application type. Include any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may also include any background information and supporting statements regarding the reasons for, or appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary. Description/Explanation: The proposed project involves the widening of southbound El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive in Carlsbad. Improvements to be constructed involve an additional thru lane, extension of box culverts, and related utilities, medians and surface capping. The proposed improvements are divided into two separate sections (identified as Area 1 and Area 2) because the existing roadway widening is fully improved along a 400-foot middle section of the road segment. The length of Area 1 (north section) and Area 2 (south section) impacts a total of approximately 1,600 linear feet. The previous central-portion widening (not included in the 1,600 foot calculation) was completed in as part of the frontage improvements for an existing mobile home park which fronts along the middle portion of this section of El Camino Real. El Camino Real is a prime arterial with a 126-foot right-of-way in the Carlsbad Circulation Element. Adopted prime arterial roadway standards in the City of Carlsbad contain three thru lanes each direction, plus an 18-foot wide landscape median, plus any tum lanes. The existing El Camino Real along this stretch presently contains only four through lanes, no median, and no turn lanes, and thus does not conform to the adopted buildout design standards for the prime arterial roadway. The project involves the construction of road widening and utility impacts. Area 1 of the project is relatively flat and previously-developed with a commercial retail center, and plant nursery. A box culvert drains offsite property upstream on the east side of El Camino Real, and exits from under the roadway into an existing drainage at a point approximately 150-feet south of Kelly Drive. The southerly half of the proposed construction project (identified as Area 2) contains an approximate 225-foot section of steep cut slope which was excavated for the roadway widening many years ago. Water erosion is clearly evidenced along the entirety of the face of this slope. The high point (11O-ft. elevation) of the proposed construction area occurs along the upper edge of this steep excavated slope adjacent to the roadway. P-1(8) Page 1 of 1 Revised 07/10 <<~~> ~ CITY OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT P-1(A) Development Services Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue (760) 602-4610 www.carlsbadca.gov CARLSBAD Applicant's statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all applications which will require discretionary action on the part of the City Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee. The following information MUST be disclosed at the time of application submittal. Your project cannot be reviewed until this information is completed. Please print. Note: Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, in this and any other county, city and county, city municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit." Agents may sign this document; however, the legal name and entity of the applicant and property owner must be provided below. 1. 2. P-1(A) APPLICANT (Not the applicant's agent) Provide the COMPLETE. LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons having a financial interest in the application. If the applicant includes a corporation or partnership, include the names, titles, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly-owned corporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if necessary.) Person Efll k ff/}1-J. t.&t-= Corp/Part. __________ _ Title p~Sioe:NI Title ___________ _ Address ({;g3 Wlt.-91--~ :J71JO Address ·-------------------------6/N~ fhU.-5 Cftq02-/l OWNER (Not the owner's agent) Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons having any ownership interest in the property involved. Also, provide the nature of the legal ownership (i.e., partnership, tenants in common, non-profit, corporation, etc.). If the ownership includes a corporation or partnership, include the names, titles, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly-owned corporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if necessary.) Person eR./ K. PrA tllfL Title ff.!21/)@fr Corp/Part. ______________________ _ Title __________________________ __ Address ~~.f3 WtUftlf?§--Ji-"1~D Address. __________ _ B~ l·hUS Of\ '1~""2-11 Page 1 of 2 Revised 07/10 0 0 3. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OR TRUST If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a nonprofit organization or a trust, list the names and addresses of ANY person serving as an officer or director of the non- profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the. Non ProfitfTrust Non ProfitfTrust. _________ _ Title ___________ _ Title. _____________ _ Address __________ _ Address ____________ _ 4. Have you had more than $500 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve (12) months? D Yes D No If yes, please indicate person(s): ___________ _ NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary. I certify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature of owner/date Print or type name of owner (($:.. ~~ f5 nt's agent if applicable/date P-1(A) Page 2 of2 Revised 07/10 0 RANCHO COSTERA LLC, a Delaware limited li9-""~· .. Y 1'~ .... ~.-ct By: Name: ~f!J7< /PAr!~ Title: .fie£~ I oe.JT ~,~., ~~~f'' ~ CITY OF CARLSBAD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT P-1(C) Development Services Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue (760) 602-4610 www.carlsbadca.gov Consultation of Lists of Sites Related to Hazardous Wastes (Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 65962.5) Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 65962.5, I have consulted the Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List compiled by the California Environmental Protection Agency and hereby certify that (check one): [i] The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the State Government Code. D The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the State Government Code. APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER Name: Rancho Costera LLC Name: Rancho Costera LLC Address: 8383 Wi1shire B1 vd. #700 Address: 8383 Wi1shire B1 vd. 1700 Bever1y Hi11s, CA 90211 Bever1y Hi11s, CA 90211 Phone Number: (323) 988-7518 Phone Number: (323) 988-7518 Address of Site: Robertson Ranch West Vi11aqe Local Agency (City and County): City of Car1sbad, County of San Diego Assessor's book, page, and parcel number:_2_1_4_-_0_1_0_-_4_0_-o-=-o-=------------------ Specify list(s): Hazardous Waste and Substances Site List Regulatory Identification Number: ________________________ _ Date of List: 10/21/08 56€ AT7/f t"t-/Ct) ----- Applicant Signature/Date Property Owner Signature/Date The Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List (Cortese List) is used by the State, local agencies and developers to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act requirements in providing information about the location of hazardous materials release sites. P-1(C) Page 1 of 2 Revised 07/10 _ .. -. By: Name: B/J/... 'fFAHI..-l?R v c • 600' Radius Map POR. LDTE .i' ;1 'Ra!bER ® ROBERTSON RANCH WEST VILLAGE -EL CAMINO REAL IMPROVEMENTS Carlsbad, California NORTH PLMININO I SYsTews • o -ll"lo'Y ~II.M ~~r-~ ..... li :::: : Ill· •. y ......rl M.M I --.rr SUI May 18,2011 1200 2400FT SCALE: 1" • 1200' 0 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS LIST AND LABELS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ON THIS DATE REPRESENT THE LATEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION FROM THE EQUALIZED ASSESSOR'S ROLES. APPLICATION NAME AND NUMBER Rob!iirtson Ranqh We;:;t Village GPA 11-07,/MP 02-0J(C)/CT 11 O,l/ii:QP H Ql/ISUP 11-02/HMP El Camino Real Southbound Widening COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP RECEIVED BY DATE: ____________________ __ ~~ «-~~» . ~ CITY OF CARLSBAD TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT ROLL STATEMENT E-18 Development Services EntJneerlna Department 1635 Faraday Avenue 760-602·2750 www.carlsbadca.gov Proposed Minor Subdivision No.: ______________________ _ 1· he certify that the property owners list and labels submitted to the City of Csrtsbad for the above- ref~ ence from the equalized CompanyName: ________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ Address: ____________________________________________________________ _____ Telephone number:------------------------------- Email address:---------------------------------- ·. Page 7of7 R-06-09 REV 11/19109 . 0 f HEReBY CERTIFY THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS LIST AND LABELS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ON THIS DATE REPRESENT THE LATEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION FROM THE EQUALIZED ASSESSOR'S ROLES. APPLICATION NAME AND NUMBER RECEIVED BY DATE:---------- ' State of California-The Resources Agj"'· · QEPARTMENT OF FISH AND G)M(E 2012 ENVIRONMENTAL FILING FEE CASH RECEIPT SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARIC 0 RECEIPT# SD2012 0899 STATE CLEARING HOUSE# (lfappJicabteJ LEAD AGENCY CITY OF CARLSBAD OF CARLSBAD DATE 10/24/2012 COUNTY/STATEAGENCY OF FILING SAN DIEGO NOV 26 ZOlZ DOCUMENT NUMBER *2012021 0* ~NING OEPARTME PROJECTTITLE EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING PROJECT APPLICANT NAME RANCHO COSTERA LLC PROJECT APPLICANT ADDRESS 8383 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD #700 PROJECT APPLICANT (Check appropriate box): 0 Local Public Agency 0 School District CHECK APPLICABLE FEES: 0 Environmental Impact Report IZl Negative Declaration CITY BEVERLY HILLS 0 Other Special District 0 Application Fee Water Diversion (State Water Resources Control Board Only) 0 Projects Subject to Certified Regulatory Programs IZl County Administrative Fee 0 Project that is exempt from fees 0 Notice of Exemption 0 DFG No Effect Determination (Form Attached) 0 Other------------------- PAYMENT METHOD: 0 Cash 0 Credit IZl Check 0 Other_2_3_3_9 ___ _ SIGNATURE X H. Ayuyao STATE CA 0 State Agency $2,919.00 $2,101.50 $850.00 $992.50 $50.00 $ $ $ $ $ PHONE NUMBER 760/931-0780 ZIP CODE 90211 1Zl Private Entity $2,101.50 $50.00 $ _______ _ TOTAL RECEIVED $ ___ ____:$_2.:....' 1_5_1._50_ 1111111 IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII IIIII 1111 1111 ORIGINAL-PROJECT APPLICANT COPY-DFG/ASB COPY-LEAD AGENCY COPY -COUNTY CLERK FG 753.5a (Rev. 7108) ... Notice of Determfnation To: D Office of Planning and Research P.O. Box 3044 0 2 I 0 From: CITY OF CARLSBAD Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 f I L E IJ Cllli SD County Clerk (760) 602-4600 -~OIWiiWoi.~~ Attn: Jennifer Samuela •. Oel ~ 4 2 0\2 Mail Stop A-33 ;~ · 1600 Pacific Highway • BY. H. Ayuyao San Diego, CA 92101 DEPU'i'\' Project No: CDP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMPTI:()if'. Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code. EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING Project Title N/A City of Carlsbad, Christer Westman (760) 602-4614 State Clearinghouse No. Lead Agency, Contact Person Telephone Number · The southbound right-of-way of El Camino Real for a distance of approximately 1,600 feet south of Kelly Drive and north of Crestview Drive in the City of Carlsbad, San Diego County Project Locations (include County) Name of Applicant: Rancho Costera, LLC Applicant's Address: 8383 Wilshire Boulevard #700 Beverly Hills CA 90211 Applicant's Telephone Number: c/o Paul Klukas (760) 931-0780 Project Description: Improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate buildout condition of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, curb, gutter, 5 foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1.600 lineal feet This is to advise that the City of Carlsbad has approved the above described project on October 17, 2012, and has made the following determination regarding the above described project. I. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures were made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project. 5. A statement of Overriding Considerations was not adopted for this project. 6. Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This is to certify that the final Mitigated Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. rJxe.c~~~ Date received for filing at OPR: Jo -zc.-l2-- FILED IN THE OFF'CE OF THE COUNTY CLERK San o,, Cyunt) Jf 0 C I 2 4 2012 ~,--­ Posted C f 2 4 2'01T Rem ,,,.,. NOV 2 1 2012 Return~ to agel\;y '" :-. , . ~.av 2 I 2012 Oeoutv ._. Lh,. " , '"' " Date Revised 04/12 AI~ CITY OF ~'CARLSBAD c F\LE COP~ Planning Division NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT www.carlsbadca.gov The following project is located within the City of Carlsbad Coastal Zone. A coastal permit application for the project has been acted upon. SENT TO COASTAL COMMISSION ON ---=O:..:.ct,o:..:b~er:....:2::..:2:L.., =20=..::1::..::2:...-__ Application#: ""C""D,_P_,1=.1-....:!1'-"'0 ___________ _ Filing Date: October 22. 2012 Case Name: El Camino Real Southbound Widening Decision Date: October 17, 2012 Applicant: Rancho Costera. LLC. Agent (if different): Planning Systems c/o Paul Klukas Address: 8383 Wilshire Boulevard #700 Beverly Hills CA Address: 1530 Faraday Ave. #100 Carlsbad CA 92008 92011 Phone: Phone: (760) 931-0780 Project Description: Improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate buildout condition of three southbound lanes. a bicycle lane. curb, gutter. 5 foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1,600 lineal feet. Project Location: Southbound El Camino Real right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1,600 linear feet south of Kelly Drive and north of Crestview Drive. ACTION: D APPROVED IZI APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS D DENIED (Copy of final resolution/decision letter is sent to: Coastal Commission, any persons who specifically requested it, and the applicant). COASTAL COMMISSION APPEAL STATUS: 0 NOT APPEALABLE TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. I:8J APPEALABLE TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION pursuant to Coastal Act Section 30603. An aggrieved person may appeal this decision to the Coastal Commission within ten (10) working days following Coastal Commission receipt of this notice. Applicants will be notified by the Coastal Commission as to the date the Coastal Commission's appeal period will conclude. Appeals must be made in writing to the Coastal Commission's district office at the following address: California Coastal Commission, 7575 Metropolitan Dr., Suite 103, San Diego, California 92108-4402, Telephone (619) 767-2370. Attachment: -Location Map to CCC for non-appealable CDPs -Staff Report to CCC for appealable CDPs The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by Code of Civil Procedures, Section 1094.6, which has been made applicable in the City of Carlsbad by Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 16. Any petition or ather paper seeking judicial review must be filed in the appropriate court not later than ninety (90) days following the date an which this decision becomes final; however, if within ten {10) days after the decision becomes final a request for the record of the proceedings accompanied by the required deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the estimated cost of preparation of such a record, the time within which such petition may be filed in court is extended to not later than thirty (30) days following the date on which the record is either personally delivered or mailed to the party, or his attorney of record, if he has one. A written request for the preparation of the record of the proceedings shall be filed with the City Clerk, City of Carlsbad, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008. T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ® STATE OF CALIFORNIA-~ NATURAL RESOURCES A Y CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT 7575 METROPOLITAN DRIVE, SUITE 103 SAN DIEGO, CA 92108-4421 (619) 767·2370 FAX(619) 767-2384 www.coastal.ca.gov NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL PERIOD DATE: October 23, 2012 TO: Christer Westman City of Carlsbad, Planning Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 FROM: Kanani Brown, Coastal Program Analyst RE: Application No. 6-CII-12-157 EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., Governor City of Carlsbad OCT 2 5 Z01Z Community & Economic Development Department Please be advised that on October 23, 2012 our office received notice of local action on the coastal development permit described below: Local Permit#: COP 11-10 Applicant(s): Rancho Costera, Lie Description: Road improvements to a 1,600 linear ft. portion of El Camino Real, including the addition of a third southbound lane, curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lane, streetlights, and utilites. Location: Southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive, Carlsbad -Mello li (San Diego County) Unless an appeal is filed with the Coastal Commission, the action will become final at the end of the Commission appeal period. The appeal period will end at 5:00 PM on November 6, 2012. Our office will notify you if an appeal is filed. If you have any questions, please contact me at the address and telephone number shown above. cc: Rancho Costera, Lie Planning Systems, Attn: Paul Klukas tl: CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION • Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: -.,-- CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION STE 103 7575 METROPOLITAN DR SAN DIEGO CA 92108-4402 D. Is delivery address different from item If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No 3~iceType p.Certifled Mail 0 Registered 0 Insured Mail 0 Express Mail b'taeturn Recelptfor Merchandise Dc.o.o. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 0 Yes 2. Article Number (Transfer from service labeQ 7010 1670 0002 4348 2607 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 1 02595.02·M-1540 --------------- U.S. Postal Service CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIPI 1"-(Domestic Mat/ Only: No Insurance Coverage Provtde•.') ~~~~l!~~~!l~~~~~jiii~Pi~iiiiii. ~L---~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ::r IT'I ::r Certified Fee _4f~_A. C I T Y 0 F VcARLSBAD c 0 Planning Division www.carlsbadca.gov October 18, 2012 Planning Systems, Inc. Attn: Paul Klukas 1530 Faraday Avenue, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF DECISION SUBJECT: COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11-04 -EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING At the October 17, 2012 Planning Commission meeting, your application was considered. The Commission voted 6-0 to approve your request. The decision of the Planning Commission will become final on October 27, 2012. The time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6, which has been made applicable in the City of Carlsbad by Carlsbad Municipal Code 1.16. Any petition or other paper seeking judicial review must be filed in the appropriate court not later than the ninetieth day following the date which this decision becomes final; however, if within ten days after the decision becomes final a request for the record of the proceedings is made accompanied by the required deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the estimated cost of preparation of such record, the time within which such petition may be filed in court is extended to not later than the thirtieth day following the date on which the record is either personally delivered or mailed to the party, or his attorney of record, if he has one. A written request for the preparation of the record of the proceedings shall be filed with the City Planner, Don Neu, Secretary of the Planning Commission, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008. If you have any questions regarding the final dispositions of your application, please contact your project planner Christer Westman at (760) 602-4614 or christer.westman@carlsbadca.gov. DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:CW:bd c: Data Entry File enc: Planning Commission Resolutions No. 6915, 6916, and 6917 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ® c PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2010 & 2011 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of North County Times Formerly known as the Blade-Citizen and The Times-Advocate and which newspapers have been adjudicated newspapers of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, for the City of Oceanside and the City of Escondido, Court Decree number 171349, for the County of San Diego, that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpariel), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: October OSth, 2012 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Escondido, California r. ~.)"Tm.th.. ber,2012 \ l_ ' e [, ... -· \ Jane Allshouse ) NORTH COUNTY TIMES Legal Advertising :> This space is for the County Clerk/s Filing Stamp PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC~ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the Planning Commission of the City of Car1slilad will hold a public heating at the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Vii· lage Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, to consider the following: 1) §fA 11:!!Zl .ll:!!ll S!!f 1.1:Dal tiMe ~ : ROBERTSON uest for a recommendation of adoptfon oLa . ion and ~itigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a recommendation for approval for a General Plan Amendment and Master Plan Amendment to modify the configurations of Plan- ning Areas, modify land uses, and modify future development standards within the previously approved Robertson RanCh Master Plan for the West Village and approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Hillside Development Permit, Special Use PermH, and HabHat Management Plan Permit to subdivide the property into planning areas as defined by the Master Plan as·-ft as associ- ated master plan mass grading and Improvements including backbone streets , and El Camino Real along the J?roject frontage on 201.37 acres of Ia. nd located north of El Camino Real south 6! Tamarack Avenue and west of Cannon Road in Local Facilities Management Zone 14. The project site was the subject of a preVious CEQA review in the Robertson Ranch Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR);whieh was certified by the Carlsbad City Council on November 14, 2006 (EIR 03-03, State Clear- inghouse #2004051039). The City Planner has l:fetermine'd that the project will not result in potentially significant Impacts and has issued a Notice of Intent to adoP,t a Mitigated Negative Declaration. -~~~-. i.b~f!Ub. a Mitigated Negative and the approval r~.o •• o,,.;..,.,,..., Penni!, Special Use for improvements to portions of the existing southbound Real between Kelly Drive and Crest· view Drive to ns ultimate of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, curb, gutter, 5 loot .street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance approXJmately 1,600 ltneal feet 1n the Mello II Segment o the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. The City Planner has determined that the project will not result in potentially s'9nillcant Impacts and has issued a Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Neg· alive Declaration. This project Is located. within the appeal area and the decision may be ap- pealed to the California Coastal Commission. . ·;,, Wrrr r .•....... ·:.•l;~r~~?J···· . . . ,./·;,.' ·. 'J .,./.. t ' • ;•;7' .••. ~ .'' ... ··,·. ,/: If you Challenge these projects in court, you ~y be l!mited to raising o~ly th<!se issues you or someone else raised at th!il public heanng descnbed 1n thiS notice or in written conrespondence delivered to the City of Qlr1sbad at or prior to the public hearing. Copies of the environmental documents are available at the Planning Division at 1635 Faraday Avenue during regular business hours from 7:30am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday and B:OO am to 5:00pm Friday. Those persof!S wishing to speak on these proposals are cor~ially invi!ed to attend the public hearing. Copies of the staff repo!15 W!ll be available online at b!IP:IIcarlsbacl.granicus comNJewPubhsher.p!Jp?VIew id-:6 on or alter the Fn· day prior to the hearing date. If you have any questiOns, please call the Planning Division at (760) 602·4600. PUBLISH: October 5, 2012 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION nct23232n r-! (1~ CITY OF ~CARLSBAD 0 0 FILE COPY /0· 5-)cil Community & Economic Development www.carlsbadca.gov NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you that the Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, to consider a request for the following: CASE NAME: PUBLISH DATE: COP 11-10/ HOP 11-02/ SUP 11-03/ HMP 11-04 -El Camino Real Southbound Widening October 5, 2012 DESCRIPTION: Request for the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and the approval of a Coastal Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, Special Use Permit, and Habitat Management Plan Permit for improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate buildout condition of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, curb, gutter, 5 foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1,600 lineal feet in the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and within Local Facilities Management Zone 1. Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing and provide the decision makers with any oral or written comments they may have regarding the project. Copies of the staff report will be available online at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/cityhall/meetings/Pages/meeting- videos.aspx on or after the Friday prior to the hearing date. If you have any questions, or would like to be notified of the decision, please contact Christer Westman in the Planning Division at {760) 602-4614, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. APPEALS The time within which you may judicially challenge these projects, if approved, is established by State law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad at or prior to the public hearing. o Appeals to the City Council: Where the decision is appealable to the City Council, appeals must be filed in writing within ten {10) calendar days after a decision by the Planning Commission. 0 Coastal Commission Appealable Project: [8J This site is located within the Coastal Zone Appealable Area. [8J Application deemed complete: 11/02/2011 Where the decision is appealable to the Coastal Commission, appeals must be filed with the Coastal Commission within ten (10} working days after the Coastal Commission has received a Notice of Final Action from the City of Carlsbad. Applicants will be notified by the Coastal Commission of the date that their appeal period will conclude. The San Diego office of the Coastal Commission is located at 7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 103, San Diego, California 92108-4402. CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2010 & 2011 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid : I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to or interested in the above-entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of North County Times Formerly known as the Blade-Citizen and The Times-Advocate and which newspapers have been adjudicated newspapers of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of San Diego, State of California, for the City of Oceanside and the City of Escondido, Court Decree number 171349, for the County of San Diego, that the notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpariel), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: July 03rct, 2012 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Escondido, California On rd, day July, 2012 Jane Allshouse NORTH COUNTY TIMES Legal Advertising This space is tOe County aerk's Filing Stamp PLANNING DEPAH 1 MENT Proof of Publication of CASE NAME: ECR SouthboUnd Wldeniog CASE NO: COP 11-10/HDP 11-WSUP 11-WHMP 11~ PROJECT LOCAnoN: The right-of-way for the southbound lanes of El Camino Real between Kelty Drive to the north and Cf8StView Drive to lite south. PROJECT OESCftiPTION: The project Includes improvements to portions of I the existing sol.thbound side ol El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crest- view Drive to fts ultimate buildoUI condition of three southbound le.nes, a bicyCle line, Clllb,gutter, 5 foot sidewalk, and streetlights within a 63 foot southbound rlgllt-ol-way for a distance of approximately 1,600 lineal feet. CompletlniJIIte bUIIdoul condition will also Involve various utilities such as water and reclaimed water linee, storm drains, gas lines and sewer lines. PROPOSED DETERMINATION: The City of Car1sbad has conducted an en- vironmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) and the Environmental Protection Ordinance o1 the City of Carlsbad. Ae a resun of saki I review, the inhial study (EIA Part 2) ldentffied potentially significant effects on 1he erwlrOnment, but (1) revision& in the project plans or proposals made by, or agreed to by, the applicant before the proposed negative declaration a_nd initial study .,. released for public review would ev01d the effects or mitigate lite effects to a Jloint where clearly no signifiCant effect on the environment would occur. and (2) thare Is no substantial evidence in li~t of the whole record be-fore the City that the project 'as revised" may have a significant .e!!eet on tho environment. Therefore. a Mitigated Negative Declarlllion will be recom- mended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission. I A copy ol the Initial studY (EIA Part 2) documantlnq reasons to support the propoaed Mitigated Negative Declaration is on file m the Planning Divlslo!'. 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad. Calnomia 92008. Comments from the publiC are Invited. Pursuant 'to Section 15204 of the CEOA Guidelines, In reviewing l Mitigated Negative Declarations, person~ and public asenci~ shOUld focus on the proposed finding that the project won. not have a atgndocam effect on the environment. If persons and public agenctes believe that the pr0j8Ct may have I a slgnilicant eflect, they should: ( 1) identify tile specific effect; (2) eJCpltlln why they believe tha effect would occur; and (3) eJCplain why they believe the effect would be significant. Please subm" COO'll118nts in ~ng to the Planning Divi- lion within :lO days of the date of this notice. The PfOPC*l<l project and Mitigated Negative ~ration ~~to reWiw end IIPProv&Vadoption by the Planning Commk;&ion. Addt100al public nottceS will be i8IIUed when lhoS8 public hearings are acheduled. If you have any questions, please call Christer Westman In the Planning Division at 1'8().«)2.o6e14. • PUBLISH DATE J!.!!Y J. 2Q.12 I PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD .bbJ J. 2212: AliQIII12. 2.212 City of Carlsbad JUL 1 7 20 12 Community & Economic Development Department net 2318004 (t~ CITY OF 0 0 FILE COPY CD·dCf·ld2 ~CARLSBAD Community &: Economic Development www.carlsbadca.gov CASE NAME: CASE NO: PROJECT LOCATION: NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION ECR Southbound Widening COP 11-10/ HOP 11-02/ SUP 11-02/ HMP 11-04 The right-of-way for the southbound lanes of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive to the north and Crestview Drive to the south. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate buildout condition of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, curb, gutter, 5 foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1,600 lineal feet. Completing the buildout condition will also involve various utilities such as water and reclaimed water lines, storm drains, gas lines and sewer lines. PROPOSED DETERMINATION: The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said review, the initial study (EIA Part 2) identified potentially significant effects on the environment, but (1) revisions in the project plans or proposals made by, or agreed to by, the applicant before the proposed negative declaration and initial study are released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment would occur, and (2) there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City that the project "as revised" may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be recommended for adoption by the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission. A copy of the initial study (EIA Part 2) documenting reasons to support the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is on file in the Planning Division, 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California 92008. Comments from the public are invited. Pursuant to Section 15204 of the CEQA Guidelines, in reviewing Mitigated Negative Declarations, persons and public agencies should focus on the proposed finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. If persons and public agencies believe that the project may have a significant effect, they should: (1) identify the specific effect; (2) explain why they believe the effect would occur; and {3) explain why they believe the effect would be significant. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Division within 30 days of the date of this notice. The proposed project and Mitigated Negative Declaration are subject to review and approval/adoption by the Planning Commission. Additional public notices will be issued when those public hearings are scheduled. If you have any questions, please call Christer Westman in the Planning Division at (760) 602-4614. PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD PUBLISH DATE Planning Division July 3, 2012-August 2, 2012 July 3, 2012 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ® c 0 FILE COPY Cs· ;A· /01 Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmittal Mail to: State Clearinghouse, P. 0. Box 3044, Sacramento, CA 95812-(916) 445-0613 See NOTE Below: Project Title: COP 11-1 0 -El Camino Real Southbound Widening Lead Agency: CITY OF CARLSBAD Contact Person: Christer Westman SCH# Street Address: 1635 FARADAY AVENUE Phone: (760) 602-4614 City: CARLSBAD Zip: 92008 COUNTY County: SAN DIEGO PROJECT LOCATION~ County: San Diego City/Nearest Community: --"'C""ar"-'l"""sb"'a~d~------------------------- Cross Streets: El Camino Real/Crestview Drive Total Acres: _1_ Zip Code: 92008 Lat./Long.~: ______________________________________________________________________________ ___ Assessor's Parcel No. N/A Within 2 Miles: State Hwy #: __1:2_ Waterways: _B~at~iq~u~it~o'-9.s.2oL~a~g~oo~n"----------------------­ Airports: McCLELLAN/PALOMAR Railways: NCTO Schools: ----'K~e~IC!.)lyl..-'S~c"-'-h~o~o~l -------------------------- DOCUMENT TYPE: CEQA: D NOP D Supplement/Subsequent NEPA: D NO! OTHER: D Joint Document D Early Cons D EIR (Prior SCH No.) D EA D Final Document ~ Mitigated D Other: D Draft EIS D Other: Neg Dec LOCAL ACTION TYPE: D General Plan Update D Specific Plan D Rezone D Annexation D General Plan Amendment D Master Plan D Prezone D Redevelopment D General Plan Element D Planned Unit Development D Use Permit ~ Coastal Permit D Community Plan D Site Plan D Land Division (Subdivision, D Other: Parcel Map, Tract Map, etc.) ....... ·························································································································································································································································································································· ................................................... . DEVELOPMENT TYPE: D Residential: D Office: D Commercial: D Industrial: D Educational: D Recreational: Units Sq. Ft._ Sq. Ft._ Sq. Ft._ Acres Acres Acres Acres Employees_ Employees_ Employees_ PROJECT ISSUES DISCUSSED IN DOCUMENT: [gl Aesthetic/Visual D Flood Plain/Flooding D Agricultural Land D Forest Land/Fire Hazard ~ Air Quality D Geological/Seismic ~ Archaeological/Historical D Minerals ~ Coastal Zone D Noise D Drainage/ Absorption D Population/Hsg. Balance D Economic/Jobs D Public Services/Facilities D Fiscal D Recreation/Parks Present Land Use/Zoning/General Plan Use D ~ D D D D Water Facilities: Transportation: Mining: Power: Waste Treatment: Hazardous Water: D Schools/Universities D Septic Systems D Sewer Capacity Type_ MGD --~---------- Type Road widening Mineral _________ _ Type Watts ________ _ Type ___________ _ Type ___________ _ ~ Water Quality D H20 Supply/Ground H20 ~ Wetland/Riparian D Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading D Solid Waste D Wildlife D Growth Inducing D Land Use D Toxic/Hazardous ~ Traffic/Circulation D Vegetation D Cumulative Effect D Other: __________ _ El Camino Real Southbound from Kelly Drive to Crestview Drive. The property is within the El Camino Real right-of-way Project Description: The project area is located on the west side of El Camino Real south of Kelly Drive and north of Crestview Drive. The project includes improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate buildout condition of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, curb. gutter, S foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately I ,600 lineal feet. Completing the buildout condition will also involve various utilities such as water and reclaimed water lines, storm drains, gas lines and sewer lines. Earthwork necessary for the project includes approximately 144,000 cubic yards of cut and 19,000 cubic yards of fill. The majority of cut is along an existing cut slope south of Lisa Street and north of Crestview Drive. Stabilization of that cut requires the installation of a retaining wall approximately 250 feet in length and up to 8.5 feet in height. The wall will be finished with a naturalized boulderscape architectural treatment. The right-of-way is adjacent to Residential Low-Medium Density and Local Shopping Center Land Uses. NOTE: Clearinghouse will assign identification numbers for all new projects. If a SCH number already exists for a project (e.g. from a Notice of Preparation or previous draft document) please fill it in. January 2008 Reviewing Agencies Checklist Resources Agency __ Boating & Waterways __ Coastal Commission __ Coastal Conservancy __ Colorado River Board c __ Conservation, Dept. of Fish & Game __ Forestry & Fire Protection __ Office of Historic Preservation __ Parks & Recreation __ Reclamation Board __ S.F. Bay Conservation & Development Commission __ Water Resources (DWR) Business, Transportation & Housing __ Aeronautics __ California Highway Patrol ___ CAL TRANS District# ____ _ __ Department of Transportation Planning (headquarters) __ Housing & Community Development __ Food & Agriculture Health & Welfare __ Health Services __________ _ State & Consumer Services __ General Services __ OLA (Schools) Public Review Period (to be filled in by lead agency) Starting Date July 3, 2012 Signature~~Q~..L:- Form A, continued KEY S = Document sent by lead agency X = Document sent by SCH ~= Suggested distribution Environmental Protection Agency ___ Air Resources Board ___ California Waste Management Board ___ SWRCB: Clean Water Grants ___ SWRCB: Delta Unit ___ SWRCB: Water Quality ___ SWRCB: Water Rights ___ Regional WQCB # __ _ Youth & Adult Corrections ___ Corrections Independent Commissions & Offices ___ Energy Commission ___ Native American Heritage Commission ___ Public Utilities Commission ___ Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy ___ State Lands Commission ___ Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ___ Other _____________ _ Ending Date August 2, 2012 Date CW(~] l \1-- ----------------------------------------------- Lead Agency (Complete if applicable): For SCH Use Only: Consulting Firm: _______________ _ Date Received at SCH Address: __________________ _ Date Review Starts: City/State/Zip: ---------------- Date to Agencies Contact: Date to SCH Applicant: _______________ _ Clearance Date Address:------------------- Notes: City/State/Zip: c ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT ASSESSMENT FORM-INITIAL STUDY BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: ECR Southbound Widening CASE NO: CDP 11-10 DATE: January 9, 2012 2. LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS: C=t~·ty,_,o=f...::C=ar=ls=b=ad=------------ 3. CONTACT PERSON AND PHONE NUMBER: Christer Westman (760) 602-4614 4. PROJECT LOCATION: The right-of-way of the southbound lanes of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive to the north and Crestview Drive to the south. 5. PROJECT SPONSOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS: Shapell Homes, 8383 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 700 Beverly Hills CA 90211 6. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: ~~--------------- 7. ZONING: ~-=-------------------------- 8. OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES WHOSE APPROVAL IS REQUIRED (i.e., permits, financing approval or participation agreements): Army Corps of Engineers (Section 404 Nationwide Permit); California Department of Fish and Game (Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement) · 9. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING AND SURROUNDING LAND USES: The project area is located on the west side of El Camino Real south of Kelly Drive and north of Crestview Drive. The project includes improvements to portions of the existing southbound side ofEI Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate buildout condition of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, curb, gutter, 5 foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1 ,600 lineal feet. Completing the buildout condition will also involve various utilities such as water and reclaimed water lines, storm drains, gas lines and sewer lines. Earthwork necessary for the project includes approximately 144,000 cubic yards of cut and 19,000 cubic yards of fill. The majority of cut is along an existing cut slope south of Lisa Street and north of Crestview Drive. Stabilization of that cut requires the installation of a retaining wall approximately 250 feet in length and up to 8.5 feet in height. The wall will be finished with a naturalized boulderscape architectural treatment. The right-of-way is adjacent to Residential Low-Medium Density and Local Shopping Center Land Uses. 0 COP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. D Aesthetics D Greenhouse Gas Emissions D Population and Housing D Agricultural and Forestry [8J Hazards/Hazardous Materials D Public Services Resources D Air Quality [8J Hydrology/Water Quality D Recreation D Land Use and Planning D Transportation/Traffic Biological Resources [8J Cultural Resources D Mineral Resources D Utilities & Service Systems [8] Geology/Soils 0Noise D Mandatory Findings Significance 2 Rev. 10/18/10 of c CDP II-IO EI Camino Real Southbound Widening DETERMINATION. D I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. C8J I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. D 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT REPORT is required. D I find that the proposed project MAY have "potentially significant impact(s)" on the environment, but at least one potentially significant impact I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. A Negative Declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. D I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, nothing further is required. Date I l City Planner's Signature Date 3 Rev. I O/I8/l 0 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment (ElA) to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration. • A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A "No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards. • "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impact is not significantly adverse, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policies. • "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. • "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significantly adverse. • Based on an "EIA-Initial Study", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant adverse effect on the environment, but all potentially significant adverse effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional environmental document is required. • When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR if the significant adverse effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR. • A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant adverse effect on the environment. • If there are one or more potentially significant adverse effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce adverse impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared. • An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including but not limited to the following circumstances: (I) the potentially significant adverse effect has not been discussed or mitigated in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant adverse impact has not been made pursuant to .an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the adverse impact to less than significant; or (4) through the 4 Rev. 10/18/10 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening EIA-Initial Study analysis it is not possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant effect to below a level of significance. A discussion of potential impacts artd the proposed mitigation measures appears after each related set of questions. Particular attention should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts, which would otherwise be determined significant. 5 Rev. 10/18/10 I. AESTHETICS-Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light and glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? CDP 11-10 E1 Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact D D D ~ D D ~ D D D ~ D D D ~ D No Impact. In 1988, the City prepared Scenic Corridor Guidelines to identify roadways and transportation routes within the City to be designated as scenic corridors, and to suggest methods to preserve and enhance the character of those corridors (City of Carlsbad 1994). According to the City's Circulation Element (1994), Carlsbad has adopted four categories of scenic corridors. Transportation routes with potential corridor status are identified below; however, currently, El Camino Real is the only designated roadway within the City for which a set of development standards have been adopted. Community Theme Corridors. These connect Carlsbad with adjacent municipalities and present the City of Carlsbad to persons entering and passing thought the community. Community Theme Corridors include El Camino Real, Carlsbad Boulevard, Palomar Airport Road, La Costa A venue, and Melrose Drive. Community Scenic Corridors. These roadways interconnect major subareas of the present and planned Carlsbad community. They include College Boulevard, Cannon Road, Carlsbad Village Drive, Faraday Avenue, 1-5, La Costa Avenue, Olivenhain Road/Rancho Santa Fe Road, and Poinsettia Lane/Carrillo Way. Natural Open Space and Recreation Corridors. These offer spectacular views of waterscapes, landforms, wildlife, and the Pacific Ocean, and include Adams Street/Park Drive, Batiquitos Drive, and Jefferson Street (the portion adjacent to the Buena Vista Lagoon). Railroad Corridor. This corridor presents the City to people passing through by rail, on the Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe (AT&SF) Railroad. While El Camino Real has been designated as a Community Theme Corridor by the City, there are no officially designated scenic vistas identified in the City's General Plan (1994), and no scenic vistas are afforded while driving along the project segment ofEI Camino Real. Therefore, no impacts to a scenic vista would result. b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway? Less Than Significant Impact. As described above in response a), there are no officially designated scenic highways located within the project vicinity, and there are no State scenic highways in Carlsbad, but the City has designated El Camino Real as a Scenic Corridor through an Overlay Zone. El Camino Real is also listed under the Community Theme Corridor category in the General Plan. 6 Rev. 10/18/10 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening The Open Space and Conservation Element's Special Resource Protection Implementing Policies and Action Programs C4 states that the City shall "Designate for preservation as open space those areas that provide unique visual amenities and define the urban form as contained in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. These areas shall include agriculture, hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, lakes and other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to the cityscape by creating natural contrasts to the built-up manmade scene" (City of Carlsbad 1994). No portion of land within the project area located to the west of El Camino Real is agriculture, hillsides, ridges, valleys, canyons, beaches, lagoons, lakes and other unique resources that provide visual and physical relief to the cityscape. No designated Special Resource Protection areas are located in the project site. The project site is also subject to the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards (ECRCDS). The intent of these standards is to maintain and enhance the appearance of the El Camino Real roadway area, and reflect the existence of certain identified characteristics which the City considers worthy of preservation (City of Carlsbad 1984). The project site is located in Areas 2 and 3 of the ECRCDS. The project involves improvements and widening of this segment of El Camino Real, and many of the standards discussed in the regulations pertain to such details as signage, setback from roadway, and building height, which do not apply to the proposed project. The project would incorporate other design features such as sidewalks and would not modify the existing identified design theme of suburban residential. Overall, the project would not conflict with the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards, and impacts would be less than significant. As described in the project description, a retaining wall would be required along the west side of El Camino Real south of Lisa Street and north of Crestview Drive. The wall reaches 8.5 feet in height, and would be constructed with a naturalized boulderscape architectural treatment and landscaping screening. A hydro seed mix would be applied on both the western and eastern sides of the proposed wall. Due to the proposed boulderscape treatment, the retaining wall would be constructed to look similar to existing conditions, and over time, landscaping adjacent to the wall would mature and further soften its visual appearance. No other scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings would be affected. The existing overhead power lines along the west side will be put underground, thereby removing the poles and wires from existing views, thereby creating a beneficial impact. A landscaped median and a proposed parkway on the west side of the roadway (including sidewalks and 4 1/2 feet of planted area) would also result in beneficial visual effects to the corridor. For these reasons, visual impacts would be less than significant. c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Less than Significant Impact. The proposed project entails the widening of an existing roadway. The additional lanes and project components along this stretch of El Camino Real would not alter adjacent land uses. As such, the project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the project site or its surroundings, and impacts would be less than significant. d) Create a new source of substantial light and glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Less Than Significant Impact. Lighting is currently provided along this stretch of El Camino Real. The project would replace the existing lighting to the ultimate width of El Camino Real. The lighting would be installed per applicable City standards for wattage and spacing which permits each light post to be staggered at 300-foot intervals along both sides of El Camino Real and produce up to 22,000 lumens per light post. Therefore the amount of light and glare would not substantially differ from existing conditions, and impacts would be less than significant. 7 Rev. I 0/18/10 II. AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST RESOURCES -(In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model-1997 prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.) Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defmed by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D D a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? No Impact. As stated in the Open Space and Conservation Element of the City's General Plan, it is the City's intention to support and utilize all measures available to secure agricultural land uses for as long as possible prior to 8 Rev. 10/18/10 0 COP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening development, and to promote the long-term economic viability of agricultural uses. There are only a limited number of areas within the City that are considered to possess important farmlands as defmed by the California Department of Conservation. The City consists mainly of Urban and Built-Up Land along the western, southern, and northwestern portions of the City, with large areas of Other Land interspersed throughout the eastern and central portions (City of Carlsbad 1994). According to the State of California Department of Conservation (DOC) San Diego County Important Farmland 1998 Map, the proposed project site and the areas immediately to the west are designated as Urban and Built Up Land. No Prime, Unique or Farmland of Statewide Importance would be converted as a result of implementing the proposed project, and no impacts would result. b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact. According to the City of Carlsbad's Zoning Map dated July 25, 2006, the El Camino Real is restricted by a Scenic Preservation Overlay. It should also be noted that the designated zoning for the surrounding land uses includes One-Family Residential (R-1 ), Residential Agriculture (R-A-1 0,000), General Commercial (C-2-Q), and Residential Mobile Home Park (RMHP). Although there is an adjacent R-A-10,000 zone adjacent to El Camino Real within the project area, no agricultural uses have been active on that property, and the project is limited to the El Camino Real right-of-way and does not cross the R-A-1 0,000 zoned property. Therefore the proposed project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural uses or any Williamson Act contracts in the City, and no impacts would result. c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use? No Impact. As described in responses a) and b) above, the proposed widening improvements to El Camino Real would not result in the conversion of farmland at the proposed project site or surrounding areas. No other changes to the existing environment would result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use, and no impact would result from implementing the proposed project. d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use. No Impact. The project area does not include any forest land. e) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact. The project area does not include any agricultural or forest land. 9 Rev. 10/18/10 III. AIR QUALITY -(Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.) Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D Less Than Significant Impact D D D No Impact D D a) No Impact. The project site is located in the San Diego Air Basin which is a state non-attainment area for ozone (03) and for particulate matter less than or equal to 10 microns in diameter (PM10). The periodic violations of national Ambient Air Quality Standards (AAQS) in the San Diego Air Basin (SDAB), particularly for ozone in inland foothill areas, requires that a plan be developed outlining the pollution controls that will be undertaken to improve air quality. In San Diego County, this attainment planning process is embodied in the Regional Air Quality Strategies (RAQS) developed jointly by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). A Plan to meet the federal standard for ozone was developed in 1994 during the process of updating the 1991 state- mandated plan. This local plan was combined with plans from all other California non-attainment areas having serious ozone problems and used to create the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP was adopted by the Air Resources Board (ARB) after public hearings on November 9th through 1Oth in 1994, and was forwarded to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. After considerable analysis and debate, particularly regarding airsheds with the worst smog problems, EPA approved the SIP in mid-1996. The proposed project relates to the SIP and/or RAQS through the land use and growth assumptions that are incorporated into the air quality planning document. These growth assumptions are based on each city's and the County's general plan. If a proposed project is consistent with its applicable General Plan, then the project presumably has been anticipated with the regional air quality planning process. Such consistency would ensure that the project would not have an adverse regional air quality impact. Section 15125(d) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines contains specific reference to the need to evaluate any inconsistencies between the proposed project and the applicable air quality 10 Rev. 10/18110 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening management plan. Transportation Control Measures (TCMs) are part of the RAQS. The RAQS and TCM plan set forth the steps needed to accomplish attainment of state and federal ambient air quality standards. The California Air Resources Board provides criteria for determining whether a project conforms with the RAQS which include the following: • Is a regional air quality plan being implemented in the project area? • Is the project consistent with the growth assumptions in the regional air quality plan? The project area is located in the San Diego Air Basin, and as such, is located in an area where a RAQS is being implemented. The project is consistent with the growth assumptions in the regional air quality plan and will in no way conflict with or obstruct implementation of the regional plan. b) Less Than Significant Impact. The closest air quality monitoring station to the project site is at Camp Pendleton. Data available for this monitoring site from 2006 through December 2010, indicate that the most recent air quality violations recorded were for the state one hour standard for ozone (a total of 1 day during the 5-year period). No other violations of any air quality standards have been recorded during the 5-year time period. The project would involve minimal short-term emissions associated with grading and construction. Such emissions would be minimized through standard construction measures such as the use of properly tuned equipment and watering the site for dust control. Long-term emissions associated with travel along the improved El Camino Real southbound lanes will be consistent with the RAQS and TCMs since the project will not generate additional ADT above what has already been programmed, rather the project will eliminate segments of narrow roadway allowing the existing and future traffic to flow more freely. c) Less Than Significant Impact. The air basin is currently in a state non-attainment zone for ozone and suspended fine particulates. The proposed project would represent a contribution to a cumulatively considerable potential net increase in short term emissions throughout the air basin. As described above, however, emissions associated with the proposed project would be minimal since they are short term. Given the limited emissions potentially associated with the proposed project, air quality would be essentially the same whether or not the proposed project is implemented. According to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(h)(3), the proposed project's incremental contribution to the cumulative effect is not cumulatively considerable. Any impact is assessed as less than significant. d) No impact. As noted above, the proposed would not result in substantial pollutant emissions or concentrations. In addition, there are no sensitive receptors (e.g., schools or hospitals) located in the vicinity of the project. No impact is assessed. e) No Impact. The construction of the proposed project could generate fumes from the operation of construction equipment, which may be considered objectionable by some people. Such exposure would be short-term or transient. In addition, the number of people exposed to such transient impacts is not considered substantial. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES-Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by California Departme,nt of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? 11 Potentially Significant Impact D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D Rev. 10/l8/l 0 c b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian, aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? t) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated [8J D D D Less Than Significant Impact D D D D No Impact D D D a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. A Biological Resources Technical Report (Planning Systems 2011) was prepared for the project. No sensitive animals were observed within or around the study area. Indirect impacts to wildlife species include direct impacts to vegetation communities and land covers listed as Habitat Management Plan (HMP) habitats in the City HMP. The project includes impacts to 1.15 acres of Developed land, 0.04 acre ofMule-fat Scrub, l.l4 acres ofDisturbed land, and 0.10 acre of Southern Willow Scrub. Both Mule-fat Scrub and Southern Willow Scrub are vegetation communities that are listed as HMP habitats in the City HMP, and are considered significant. The loss of 0.04 acre of Mule-fat Scrub and 0.10 acre of Southern Willow Scrub shall be mitigated at a ratio of 3: 1 which must include a 1: l creation component. The mitigation measure would reduce impacts to a level below significance. Other potential indirect impacts to wildlife species include construction-related edge effects such as dust which could disrupt plant vitality in the short-term or construction-related soil erosion and water runoff. Edge effects generally would only occur along the interface between the project impact area and adjacent sensitive habitat, including southern willow scrub, Mulefat scrub and jurisdictional stream channels. However, standard construction BMPs and construction-related minimization measures to control dust, erosion, and runoff will be implemented and will ameliorate these effects. Therefore, significant indirect impacts to sensitive plant and wildlife species would be avoided through these measures. 12 Rev. l 0/18/l 0 c CDP 11-IO El Camino Real Southbound Widening Regarding sensitive plant species, the Biological Resources Technical Report concludes that no sensitive or narrow endemic plant species were identified occupying the site. No clay soil inclusions were observed on the soil surface. No direct impacts to sensitive plant species would result. b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian, aquatic or wetland habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or by California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. The project will permanently impact 0.042 acre of Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) jurisdiction including 0.018 acre of wetland, 0.09 acre of California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) jurisdiction, all of which supports riparian vegetation, and 0.09 acre of wetland within the California Coastal Zone. The project will temporarily impact O.OI9 acre of ACOEjurisdiction, including 0.007 acre of wetlands, 0.05 acre of CDFG jurisdiction all of which is riparian, and 0.05 acre of wetland within the California Coastal Zone. Direct permanent impacts to 0.14 acre of waters, including wetlands, under the jurisdiction of Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, and within the California Coastal Zone are considered significant (Planning Systems 20 II). Impacts to O.I4 acre of riparian scrub shall be mitigated at a ratio of 3: I, including creation at a minimum I: I ratio. A Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 Nationwide Permit shall be required from the ACOE for project impacts to 0.06I acre of ACOE-jurisdictional waters; and, a CDFG Section I602 Streambed Alteration Agreement shall be required from CDFG for impacts to O.I4 acre of jurisdictional waters and riparian vegetation. Therefore, significant indirect impacts to jurisdictional areas and other sensitive vegetation communities would be reduced to less than significant levels through these measures. c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated. The project will permanently impact 0.042 acre including O.OI9 acre ofwetland and temporarily impact O.OI9 of Army Corps ofEngineers (ACOE)jurisdiction as defmed by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. A Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 Nationwide Permit shall be required from the ACOE for project impacts to 0.06I acre of ACOE-jurisdictional waters. Therefore, significant indirect impacts to wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act would be reduced to less than significant levels through these measures. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Carlsbad specifically identifies habitat linkages that would accommodate movement of any native resident or migratory wildlife species as part of the Habitat Management Plan (HMP), with Linkages consisting of conserved habitat that provides a connection between the HMP core areas and other natural habitat areas. The vicinity of the proposed project is not identified as a Linkage in the HMP and is not located within a habitat corridor. A Biological Resources Technical Report (Planning Systems 20II) was prepared for the project. No sensitive animals were observed within or around the study area. e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? No Impact. The project would not conflict with the Carlsbad HMP, or any other local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. The proposed project site is located within the City of Carlsbad HMP. The proposed project would comply with the HMP guidelines and requirements, and therefore, the project is consistent with the Carlsbad HMP. No impacts would result. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? 13 Rev. 10118110 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening No Impact. The proposed project site is located within the City of Carlsbad HMP. The proposed project would comply with the HMP guidelines and requirements, and therefore, the project is consistent with the Carlsbad HMP. No impacts would result. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact v. CULTURAL RESOURCES-Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the D D D significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the signifi-D D D cance of an archeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale-D D D ontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred D D D outside of formal cemeteries? a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? No Impact. A Phase 1 Archeological Study was conducted for this widening project in 2012 (Brian Smith and Associates). A site survey as well as a review of historic maps of the project vicinity in addition to a database search of the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historic Resources, California State Landmarks, California Points of Historic Interest and other historic property lists was conducted and did not reveal any historic structures within the project vicinity. Therefore, no impacts to historical resources would result. b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. According to the Phase I Archeological Study, seven sites have previously been recorded within a one quarter-mile radius of the project site. No additional archeological resources were identified during the site reconnaissance survey. Since sites have been identified in the vicinity, the potential for additional sites exist. Accordingly, implementation of the recommended mitigation measures described in the Phase 1 Archeological Study for the El Camino Real Widening Project at Robertson Ranch Carlsbad, CA (prepared by Planning Systems dated February 13, 2012) during project grading and construction activities would reduce potential impacts to archeological resources to less than significant levels. c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? No Impact. No previous paleontological resources have been recorded within the project site. Inspection of existing excavations along the west side of the El Camino Real right-of-way did not reveal any potential remains, and impacts to paleontological resources would not be likely. Implementation of the recommended mitigation measures during project grading and construction activities would reduce potential impacts to paleontological resources to less than significant levels. d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? 14 Rev. 10/18/10 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening No Impact. No human remains are expected to be encountered given that nothing was unearthed with the original road cut. Additionally, implementation of the recommended mitigation measures as described in the Phase I Archeological Study for the El Camino Real Widening Project at Robertson Ranch Carlsbad, CA (prepared by Planning Systems dated February 13, 2012) during project grading and construction activities would reduce potential impacts to archeological resources to less than significant levels. As a result, no impacts are anticipated. I. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: 1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv. Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Section 1802.3.2 of the California Building Code (2007), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D Less Than Significant Impact No Impact D D D D D D D D a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: 15 Rev. I 0/18/10 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Less Than Significant Impact. A Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Report was prepared by Geosoils, Inc. in 2011. According to the report, the El Camino Real corridor is not located within any Earthquake Fault Zone delineated by the State of California for the hazard of fault surface rupture. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? Less Than Significant Impact. Southern California, including the El Camino Real corridor is located in a seismically active area. The closest known active fault to the project site is the Rose Canyon fault zone, which is located approximately 6 miles from the site. Other active faults in the area include Elsinore-Julian, Newport- Inglewood, Coronado Bank and Elsinore-Temecula fault zones, located approximately 23 miles, 6.5 miles, 22 miles, and 23 miles from the project site respectively. The most significant seismic hazard at the site is considered to be shaking caused by an earthquake occurring on a nearby or distant active fault. The project does not propose to construct any structures, and the proposed widening of the existing roadway would not result in a significant impact such as risk of loss, injury or death due to seismic ground shaking. For these reasons, impacts related to seismic ground shaking would be less than significant. iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less Than Significant Impact. Liquefaction is generally known to occur in saturated cohesionless soils at depths shallower than approximately 50 feet. Dynamic settlement due to earthquake shaking can occur in both dry and saturated sands. The project site includes alluvial soils, however, given the relatively limited extent of these liquefiable zones, planned fill thickness, and the anticipated remediation of alluvial soils, such as removal and recompaction, the potential for damaging deformations is considered low. As such, the project site is not considered to be subject to liquefaction and impacts would be less than significant. iv) Landslides? Less Than Significant Impact. The cut slopes along El Camino Real within the project area are grossly stable. A portion of the adjacent hillside cut is proposed to be graded and contoured to a 2:1 slope, and held in place with a retaining wall. No landslides are anticipated. b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. The project would include the improvement of the existing roadway's pavement and would also include replacement/repair of existing storm drains to the west of the roadway, including the use of rip rap to reduce erosive runoff velocities. In this way, beneficial impacts would result. As a result of grading and project construction, potential erosion and siltation impacts could occur. Standard BMPs will be employed during grading and construction, such as installation of sediment barriers and graveVsand bags to prevent offsite sedimentation; dust abatement to minimize fugitive dust; and removal of soil tracked onto paved surfaces. Potentially significant erosion impacts would be mitigated by implementation of such standard BMPs such as planting an erosion retardant ground cover adhering to the following criteria: • The ground cover is effective in preventing surface erosion; • The ground cover is drought resistant; • The ground cover has a relatively low surface mass/weight; • Has a fairly deep and extensive root system; • Requires minimum maintenance by the owner; and • Has a low irrigation demand 16 Rev. 10/18/10 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? Less Than Significant Impact. The potential for ground deformation occurring beneath the project site is considered low. In addition, the site is not located in an area of known ground subsidence due to the withdrawal of subsurface fluids. Therefore the potential for subsidence or collapse occurring at the site is considered remote, and impacts would be less than significant. d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1997), creating substantial risks to life or property? Less Than Significant Impact. Soils within the project area are generally represented by an R-value of 14. Based on review of GSI (20 1 0), site soils have a generally low to high expansion potential classification, but should typically be in the low to medium expansive range classification when subgrade materials are blended and/or reworked. Therefore, because potentially expansive soils would be replaced, potential impacts would be Jess than significant. e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? No Impact. The project does not propose to provide septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. Therefore, no impact would result. 2.GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS -Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Potentially Significant Impact D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. The project is a short term construction project that will not require significant levels of energy to function. The construction phase of the project will result in particulate emission from ground disturbance as well as construction vehicles. These emissions are typically generated by construction and the transport of construction materials such as asphalt and concrete. Standard specifications for all road construction contracts require that the contractor shall comply with all air pollution control, rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes which apply to any work performed pursuant to the contract. Once the road improvements are completed, minimal resources are required to power street lights. Landscaping, including trees, will provide environmental cooling benefits. In addition, implementation of the road improvement itself will not result in long-term increase of vehicular movement. The road improvements will however provide better flow for the existing and future increase in trips generated by other projects which may have a beneficial effect. 17 Rev. 10/18/10 c CDP 11-10 EI Camino Real Southbound Widening b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? No Impact. The proposed road improvement does not conflict with plans to reduce greenhouse gases. 3. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials1 b) Create a significant hazard to the public or environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or environment? e) For a project within an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D D D D D D a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? 18 Rev. 10118110 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Less than Significant Impact. Construction activities used for the proposed widening of El Camino Real would not include the use of explosives or acutely hazardous materials. No hazardous materials would be used with the exception of fuels commonly employed in construction vehicles. As such, the project would have no significant impact with regard to creating a potential hazardous condition to the public or the environment through routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials. Impacts would be less than significant. b) Create a significant hazard to the public or environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less Than Significant Impact. Relatively small amounts of hazardous substances, such as fossil fuels, lubricants, and solvents would be used onsite for construction and maintenance of the project; however, these materials shall be transported and handled in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the management and use of hazardous materials. Consequently, use of these materials for their intended purpose would not pose a significant risk to the public or environment, and impacts would be less than significant. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project is located within one-quarter mile of a proposed school. However, relatively small amounts of hazardous substances, such as fossil fuels, lubricants, and solvents would be used onsite for construction and maintenance of the project. These materials shall be transported and handled in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws regulating the management and use of hazardous materials. Consequently, use of these materials for their intended purpose would not pose a significant risk to the public or environment, and impacts would be less than significant. As such, no impact to existing or proposed schools would result. d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or environment? No Impact. According to the County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health website (http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/deh, accessed in January 2012), no waste, inventory, environmental assessment, or tank information was identified for the project area. No listed sites would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment, and no impact would occur. e) For a project within an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. The proposed project is not located within the McClellan-Palomar Airport Traffic Pattern Zone 6 of the Land Use Compatibility Plan for the McClellan-Palomar Airport (SANDAG 20 I 0). In addition, the proposed project is not located within a two mile radius of any other airport. The McClellan-Palomar Airport is located approximately 2.0 miles south of the proposed project site. No safety hazard or impacts would result. f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. The proposed project is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip, and no impact would result. g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. The widening of El Camino Real would alleviate existing and future traffic conditions along this roadway segment. However, during construction activities, the potential exists for increased traffic to occur within the project area which could result in delayed response times 19 Rev. 10/18/10 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening to emergency vehicles. Mitigation has been provided below to reduce this short-term impact to less than significant levels: h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? No Impact. The proposed project is not located in areas adjacent to vegetated open space that could be susceptible to wildland fires. Therefore, no impacts are considered. IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY-Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with ground water recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local ground water table level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off- site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the flow rate or amount (volume) of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on-or off- site? e) Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a I 00-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map? 20 Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D Less Than Significant Impact D No Impact D D· D D D Rev. 10/18/10 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening h) Place within I 00-year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Potentially Significant Impact D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D [8J D [8J D Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. A Preliminary Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) was prepared for the proposed project (O'Day Consultants, Inc. 2011), as required under the City's local Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). The purpose of the SWMP is to document the process that was used to select and design the site, source, and treatment control stormwater BMPs that would be incorporated in the project to mitigate the impacts of urban runoff during and after construction. The SWMP identifies the project as "high priority" in the City's SUSMP. Also, since the project meets one or more of the SUSMP applicability criteria, it is required to incorporate permanent stormwater BMPs into the project design. These BMPs include site design, source control, and treatment control BMPs. The project site is located in the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit of the California Water Quality Control Board's Region 9 -San Diego, within the Agua Hedionda Lagoon and Agua Hedionda Creek Hydrologic Areas. The Carlsbad Watershed Urban Runoff Management Program prepared by the California Water Quality Control Board's Region 9 -San Diego, identified the following major water quality problems in the Carlsbad Hydrologic Unit: fecal coliform or bacterial indicators and sedimentation and siltation. The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board 303(d) list of impaired waterbodies included Agua Hedionda Creek for total dissolved solids, and Agua Hedionda Lagoon for bacteria indicators, and sedimentation/siltation. The construction phase of the project is anticipated to generate sediment and construction material waste. Sedimentation can typically be caused through erosion of unprotected graded slopes and poor stockpile management. Construction material waste can pollute downstream water bodies, resources and aqueous environments if not treated, handled and disposed of properly. Grading would increase the erosion potential of onsite soils which could lead to offsite sediment transport. Sediment, nutrients, heavy metals, organic compounds, potential oxygen demanding substances, and oil and grease are the potential pollutants generally of concern for roadway projects. This potential impact would be short-term (during the construction phase) and is considered significant. Mitigation in the form of site-specific BMPs, as recommended in the SWMP, will be implemented. The proposed mitigation measures will reduce water quality impacts to below a level of significance: b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with ground water recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local ground water table level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Less than Significant Impact. The widening ofEl Camino Real from two to three lanes would result in an increase to impervious surfaces along this roadway. No depletion in groundwater supplies would result, and the scale of the project is such that it would not substantially interfere with ground water recharge. Therefore, impacts to groundwater supplies would be less than significant. 21 Rev. 10118/10 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? Less Than Significant Impact. Although the project would impact a storm drain outlet, as analyzed in Section IV.a), the proposed project will not significantly alter drainage patterns on the site. Stormwater within the existing storm drains currently flows at erosive velocities into an outlet west ofthe roadway. The project proposes to replace and/or improve the existing storm drains within the project area and provide erosion protection in the outlet. This proposed project feature would remedy the existing erosion condition. Impacts would be less than significant. d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the flow rate or amount (volume) of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on-or off-site? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project will not significantly alter drainage patterns on the site. The proposed project would replace and/or improve the existing storm drains within the project limits. The proposed project would result in a minor increase to surface runoff due to the proposed widening of El Camino Real, and this minor increase in surface runoff would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. e) Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Less Than Significant Impact. The widening of El Camino Real from two to three lanes would result in a minimal increase in runoff, including polluted runoff. The existing storm drain system within the project limit is at capacity and therefore the project is proposing to replace and/or improve the existing storm drains within the project limits to accommodate project runoff. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? Less Than Significant Impact. See responses to Hydrology and Water Quality a) through e) above. g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood delineation map? No Impact. The proposed project does not include the construction of any housing units. No impact is assessed. h) Place within 100-year flood hazard area structures, which would impede or redirect flood flows? No Impact. The project does not propose the construction of any structures that would impede or redirect flood flows. No impact is assessed. i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? No Impact. The project is not located within any inundation area and therefore would not expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss of injury or death involving flooding. No impact assessed. j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Less Than Significant Impact. The project site is located northeast of Agua Hedionda Lagoon, 2.5 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, and 2 miles south of Buena Vista Lagoon. The proposed project is located approximately 80 feet above mean see level. Due to the elevation and distance of the Pacific Ocean tsunamis are not considered a hazard at the project site. Due to the shallowness of the lagoons, and the position of the site being upslope from these water bodies, potential impacts from a seiche or mudflow would not result. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. 22 Rev. I 0/18/10 X. c LANDUSE AND PLANNING-Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? a) Physically divide an established community? COP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Impact D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact [g] D D No Impact. The proposed project is located in the northern part of the City and would consist of widening an existing southbound roadway from two to three lanes to accommodate existing and future traffic. The improvement of the existing road facility is consistent with the City's General Plan. Since El Camino Real is an existing roadway, the proposed widening of the roadway would not physically divide an established community, and no impact would result. b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Less Than Significant Impact. The project proposes to widen El Camino Real to its ultimate southbound width of three travel lanes, which is consistent with its General Plan designation for prime arterial, roadways. As such, no conflict with the General Plan would result, and since the project would provide ultimate Circulation Element configuration improvements for this segment of El Camino Real, a land use policy benefit would result. The project site is located within the Coastal Zone as part of the City's Local Coastal Program (LCP). The project would be consistent with the City General Plan and would not conflict with the LCP. For a discussion on sensitive biological resources within the Coastal Zone, refer to Section IV, Biological Resources, responses a) and b). The project is also subject to the City's Hillside Development Regulations, per Chapter 21.95 of the City Municipal Code. The key purpose and intent of the regulations are to assure hillside conditions are properly identified and incorporated into the planning process, and to preserve and/or enhance the aesthetic qualities of natural hillsides and manufactured slopes of the land, minimizing the amount of project grading, especially in highly visible public places. The project is subject to a Hillside Development Permit due to its proposed grading and construction of a retaining wall along the western slope of a project segment. As described above under Aesthetics, the project is subject to El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards and would not conflict with those standards given its incorporation of key features such as a boulderscape retaining wall, landscaping, and other improvements such as sidewalks. These project features would also be consistent with the Hillside Development Regulations since they intend to improve the visual quality of the adjacent hillsides and street corridor. Overall, the project would be consistent with applicable plans, and impacts would be less than significant. c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? 23 Rev. 10/18110 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Less Than Significant Impact. As stated in Section IV, Biological Resources item f), the proposed project site is located within the City of Carlsbad's HMP. The proposed project would comply with the HMP guidelines and requirements, and will therefore be consistent with the Carlsbad's HMP. Impacts would be less than significant. XI. MINERAL RESOURCES-Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents ofthe State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? Potentially Significant Impact D D Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact D D D D a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? No Impact. According to the California Department of Conservation Division of Mines and Geology's (CDMG) Generalized Mineral Land Classification Map of Western San Diego County, California, the proposed project site and its surrounding areas are classified as Mineral Resource Zone (MRZ)-3 (CDMG 1996). MRZ-3 is defined as areas containing mineral deposits the significance of which cannot be evaluated from available data (CDMG 1996). Also, the City's General Plan does not identify mineral resources within its jurisdictional area. Overall, no impacts to mineral resources would occur. b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? No Impact. As stated above in response a), the project site is not located in an area designated for possessing locally important minerals. The project site is located in a semi-developed area and consists of widening an existing roadway, with no impacts to any known mineral resource recovery sites. No mineral impacts would result as a result of implementing the proposed project. Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XII. NOISE-Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels D D ~ D in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive D D D groundbourne vibration or ground bourne noise levels? 24 Rev. 10/18/10 c 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise D D [:8] D levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in D D D ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan D D D or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, D D D would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies? Less Than Significant Impact. The City's General Plan has designated 60 dBA community noise equivalency level (CNEL) as the maximum acceptable exterior noise level for new residential, schools and churches. In addition, interior noise levels for new residential development should not exceed 45 dBA CNEL. The City has not adopted specific road widening significance thresholds for existing noise sensitive land uses. Existing noise levels along the roadway will remain the same and will increase incrementally as the traffic volumes increase. The project will not generate additional traffic and will therefore not generate an increase in community noise levels. Short term noise levels generated by construction equipment would vary greatly depending on factors such as the type and specific model of the equipment, the operation being performed and the condition of the equipment. The maximum noise levels would range from approximately 75 to 95 dBA for the equipment normally used for this type of project. Construction activities are expected to comply with the City's preferred hours of operation --for prime arterials, the City's standard policy weekday construction hours are 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. Since this segment of El Camino Real has substantial directional flow, the City may pursue an extension of construction hours until5:00 p.m. in the afternoon. The extension of hours would require use of a traffic control plan. Because the Tamarack Avenue and Cannon Road intersections have school pedestrians crossing El Camino Real, the contractor would not be allowed to initiate the traffic control plan in either direction before 8:30 a.m. Furthermore, the City may elect to allow construction on Saturdays, in an effort to reduce the overall duration of construction. Overall, regardless of which construction scenario the City ultimately pursues, construction activities would comply with the City's permitted hours for construction activities, and would be short-term, and therefore the construction noise impact would be less than significant. As the City develops, the number of traffic trips along El Camino Real will increase with or without the proposed road widening improvements. Therefore, long-term noise increase impacts would be less than significant, since the noise associated with increased traffic is not generated by the proposed project. b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbourne vibration or groundbourne noise levels? 25 Rev. I 0/18/10 0 COP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Less Than Significant Impact. During the construction phase of the project, the generation of groundboume vibration or intermittently high noise levels may occur. However, these activities would occur during the permitted hours of construction activities in compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance and therefore impacts would be less than significant. c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact. As the City develops, the number of traffic trips along El Camino Real will increase with or without the proposed road widening improvements. Therefore, long-term noise increase impacts would be less than significant, since the noise associated with increased traffic is not generated by the proposed project. d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact. As the City develops, the number of traffic trips along El Camino Real will increase with or without the proposed road widening improvements. Therefore, long-term noise increase impacts would be less than significant, since the noise associated with increased traffic is not generated by the proposed project. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The proposed project is located approximately 1.75 miles from McClellan Palomar Airport. However the project will only create short term construction noise impacts that will not be audible at the airport. f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact. The proposed project is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. Accordingly, no impact would result. XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING-Would the project: a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? 26 Potentially Significant Impact D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D Rev. 10/18/10 c 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Less Than Significant Impact. The widening of El Camino Real to the proposed configuration of this segment of roadway would accommodate planned development consistent with the City's General Plan. The widening of this existing roadway from two to three Janes would not induce substantial unplanned growth in the area, and would not change any allowed density and/or zoning on adjacent properties. Impacts would be Jess than significant. b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. No displacement of existing housing would result. Also, no change to allowed density or zoning would result. Therefore, no impact would result. c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? No Impact. Refer to response b) above. No people would be displaced as a result of implementing the proposed project. No impact assessed. XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, a need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i) Fire protection? ii) Police protection? iii) Schools? iv) Parks? v) Other public facilities? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact [8J C8J D D D a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, a need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services: i) Fire protection? 27 Rev. I 0/18110 c CDP 11-10 E1 Camino Real Southbound Widening Less Than Significant Impact. The nearest fire protection station, Fire Station 3, is located northeast of the project site at 3701 Catalina Drive. The widening of E1 Camino Real would contribute to an alleviation of the existing traffic congestion along the roadway and allow better access for public emergency services and improve their response times. The demand for fire services in the area is not expected to increase as a result of implementing the proposed project. Temporary construction phase impacts may result during project construction, and as identified in HAZ-1 mitigation measure provided in the Hazards and Hazardous Materials section, response g), the Traffic Control Plan would ensure that emergency response services would be provided with information concerning the closures and the applicable contact information to reach the onsite construction manager. This would allow prior notification to ensure that access through the construction area is possible upon arrival of an emergency vehicle. Therefore, temporary impacts during the construction phase would be reduced to less than significant. No long-term operational phase impacts are assessed. ii) Police Protection? Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Carlsbad maintains one police station at 2560 Orion Way. The station is located approximately 1.0 mile southeast of the proposed project site. The demand of police protection services is not anticipated to increase with implementation of the proposed project, and no impacts were assessed for the long-term operational phase of the proposed project. As described in response i) above, the Traffic Control Plan provided in Hazards and Hazardous Materials section, response g), would ensure that temporary impacts would be reduced to less than significant. Since emergency response services would be provided with information concerning any potential road closures and the applicable contract information of the onsite construction manager to ensure prior notification of access, temporary impacts would be less than significant. iii) Schools? No Impact. The proposed project would not affect existing or proposed schools within the area, since no housing is proposed, and no increase in students would result. No impact assessed. iv) Parks? No Impact. The proposed project would not result in the increased use of existing parks, since no population would be introduced as a result of the project. No impact assessed. v) Other public facilities? No Impact. No additional public facilities, such as public libraries, would be impacted as a result of the proposed widening of E1 Camino Real. No impact assessed. XV. RECREATION a) Would the project neighborhood and recreational facilities deterioration of the accelerated? increase the use of existing regional parks or other such that substantial physical facility would occur or be b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? 28 Potentially Significant Impact D D Potentially Significant Unless Less Than Mitigation Significant No Incorporated Impact Impact D D D D Rev. 10/18/10 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? No Impact. The proposed widening of El Camino Real and its project components would not result in the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. No impact is assessed. b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? No Impact. The proposed project does not include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. It should also be noted that the City's General Plan does not propose any recreational facilities within the project area. No impact assessed. XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC-Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? t) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D D D a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system? 29 Rev. 10/18/10 0 0 COP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening No Impact. Southbound El Camino Real, between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive, currently consists predominantly of two southbound traffic lanes. The City of Carlsbad's General Plan has designated this road as a prime arterial roadway. Various developments in the project vicinity have resulted in requirements of developers to widen El Camino Real to its full prime arterial standards. The proposed project area is one of the few remaining sections of El Camino Real that has not been widened to its ultimate width of three southbound lanes and three northbound lanes. The proposed project consists of widening the remaining sections ofEl Camino Real, from Kelly Drive to Crestview Drive, to its ultimate width of three Janes. The widening of this roadway will help to distribute existing and future traffic through this section of El Camino ReaL The project consists of road widening improvements and therefore does not generate traffic. b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? No Impact. SANDAG, acting as the County Congestion Management Agency, has designated three roads (Rancho Santa Fe Road, El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road) and two highway segments in Carlsbad as part of the regional circulation system. The Existing and Buildout average daily traffic (ADT) and Existing LOS on these designated roads and highways in Carlsbad are: Rancho Santa Fe Road El Camino Real Palomar Airport Road SR 78 l-5 Existing ADT* 17-35 27-49 10-57 124-142 199-216 *The numbers are in thousands of daily trips. LOS "A-D" "A-C" "A-D" "F" "D" Buildout ADT* 35-56 33-62 30-73 156-180 260-272 The Congestion Management Program's (CMP) acceptable LOS standardisE, or LOS F if that was the LOS in the 1990 base year (e.g., SR 78 in Carlsbad was LOS Fin 1990). Accordingly, all designated roads and highways are currently operating at or better than the acceptable standard LOS. The widening of this roadway will help to distribute existing and future traffic through this section of El Camino Real. The project consists of road widening improvements and therefore does not generate traffic. c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? No Impact. The proposed project does not include any aviation components, and no part of the proposed roadway improvements would conflict with the Land Use Compatibility Plan for the McClellan-Palomar Airport. It would not result in a change of air traffic patterns or result in substantial safety risks, and no impacts would result. The widening of this roadway will help to distribute existing and future traffic through this section of El Camino Real. The project consists of road widening improvements and therefore does not impact air traffic patterns. d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible uses? No Impact. All project circulation improvements would be designed and constructed to City standards and no feature of the project would result in a design hazard. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and would not result in any incompatible land uses. Overall, no impacts would result e) Result in inadequate emergency access? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. The proposed project has been designed to satisfy the emergency requirements of the Fire and Police Departments. During the construction phase lane closures along El Camino Real (within the project boundary) could occur, which could result in inadequate emergency response times. However, with implementation of a Traffic Control Plan, potential impacts would be reduced to less than significant levels. 30 Rev. I 0118/10 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks, etc.)? Less Than Significant Impact. Improvement plans include bus stop locations as designated by North County Transit District. No bicycle racks or other alternative transportation is provided along this portion of El Camino Real. The widening of this roadway segment involves the reconstruction of those bicycle lanes that exist. During construction of the proposed project, access to bicycle lanes would be redirected. Therefore the redirected bicycle route would be short term. For these reasons, the project would not conflict with alternative transportation programs and impacts would be less than significant. XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS-Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D D D D D a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? No Impact. Project implementation would not impact wastewater treatment services of the applicable wastewater service provider, since the project involves a roadway widening project with no alteration to vicinity wastewater services. No impact would result. 31 Rev. 10/18110 c 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental effects? No Impact. The proposed project would not result in the construction of a new water or wastewater treatment facility, and would not entail the expansion of existing facilities, since water and wastewater systems are not proposed to be altered. Therefore, no impacts would result. c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. According to the Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan for El Camino Real Widening, the majority of the existing storm drain systems within the project limits are at capacity. As identified in the project description, the project proposes to replace or improve the existing storm drains within the project area and provide erosion protection. These improvements have the potential to result in significant effects to biological resources as analyzed in that section, since waters and wetlands would be significantly affected. d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project would require minimal new water supplies to serve the irrigation needs of the project. Also, the project does not meet the requirements of a "regionally significant project" per Senate Bill (SB) 610 as it would not require expanded use of water supplies. Therefore, the project is not subject to enhanced CEQA requirements per SB 610. Impacts would be less than significant. e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? No Impact. The City owns and maintains sewage pipelines, pump stations and other facilities used to convey wastewater for treatment. Within the City, the wastewater system is comprised of major trunk lines, smaller collector lines, and lift stations. Wastewater treatment services are provided by the Encina Wastewater Authority (EW A). Project implementation would not impact wastewater treatment, since no demand would result with implementation of the road widening project. No impact would result. f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Less Than Significant Impact. Solid waste disposal is provided by Waste Management, Inc., which operates under a franchise agreement with the City. The project would generate a limited amount of solid waste during construction. [t is anticipated that the solid waste generated by project construction would not be substantial or interfere with the permitted capacity of nearby landfills and therefore would have a less than significant impact on local solid waste facilities. No regular solid waste disposal is proposed as part of project operations. Impacts would be less than significant. g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? No Impact. All solid waste would be disposed of in an approved site in compliance with federal, state and County regulations. No impacts would result. 32 Rev. 10/18110 0 XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumula- tively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects?) c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening Potentially Significant Impact D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D Less Than Significant No Impact Impact D D D D D a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. Based on evaluation and discussions contained in this Initial Study and MND, the proposed project has limited potential to degrade the quality of the environment. The proposed project would not significantly affect the environment with the recommended mitigation measures incorporated into the project, particularly for the topics of biological resources and cultural resources as analyzed herein. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects?) Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated. Mitigation measures are provided to reduce the project's significant impacts to biological resources, cultural resources, geology/soils, hazard and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality. With the incorporation of the project mitigation measures identified in this MND, project-level impacts to the environment would be reduced to less than significant levels, and impacts would not be cumulatively considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of reasonably foreseeable projects. 33 Rev. 10/18/10 c 0 COP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less Than Significant Impact. No feature of the proposed project would result in substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Impacts would be less than significant. XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063( c }(3 }(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 34 Rev. 10/18/10 c CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening EARLIER ANALYSIS USED AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of Carlsbad Planning Division located at 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California, 92008. 1. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01). City ofCarlsbad Planning Division. March 1994. 2. Carlsbad General Plan, City of Carlsbad Planning Division, dated March 1994. 3. City of Carlsbad Municipal Code, Title 21 Zoning, City of Carlsbad Planning Division, as updated. 4. Habitat Management Plan for Natural Communities in the City of Carlsbad, City of Carlsbad Planning Division, final approval dated November 2004. 5. Phase I Archeological Study for the El Camino Real Widening Project at Robertson Ranch Carlsbad, CA Brian F. Smith and Associates February 13,2012 6. Agency jurisdiction assessment letter, Glen Lukos Associates May 17, 2011 7. Biology Resource Technical Report, Planning Systems May 5, 2011 8. Geothechnical Investigation for the Planned Improvement of El Camino Real between Cannon Road and Tamarack Avenue, Geosoils, Inc. May 11, 2011 9. Preliminary Storm Water Management Plan for El Camino Real Widening Rancho Costera, O'Day Consultants, Inc. August 19,2011 35 Rev. 10/1811 0 c 0 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE) Mitigation Measures for Sensitive Vegetation Communities BIO-I: Prior to grading, significant direct impacts to sensitive vegetation communities shall be mitigated in the amounts shown in the discussion below. Mitigation shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division. • The loss of 0.04 acre of Mulefat scrub and 0.10 acre of Southern willow scrub within the Coastal Zone shall be mitigated at a ratio of 3:1 which must include a 1:1 creation component. Mitigation Measures for Jurisdictional Waters BI0-2 Prior to grading, significant direct impacts to jurisdictional waters and riparian habitats shall be mitigated to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division. The following mitigation measures would reduce impacts to a level below significance: • Mitigation for impacts to jurisdictional waters and riparian habitats shall include 1: 1 creation in accordance with the "no net loss" wetlands policy in the Carlsbad HMP. Impacts to 0.14 acre of riparian scrub shall be mitigated at a ratio of 3:1, including creation at a minimum 1:1 ratio. • A Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 Nationwide Permit shall be required from the ACOE for project impacts to 0.061 acre of ACOE-jurisdictional waters. • A CDFG Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement shall be required from CDFG for impacts to 0.095 acre of jurisdictional waters and riparian vegetation. Mitigation Measures for Cultural Resources CULT -1: Archeological monitoring as described in the Phase 1 Archeological Study for the El Camino Real Widening Project at Robertson Ranch Carlsbad, CA. shall occur during all earthmoving activities. If resources are unearthed, then a data recovery program consistent with City of Carlsbad Cultural Resource Guidelines (December 1990) shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planner. Mitigation Measures for Geology and Soils GE0-1: Prior to grading, the project geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist shall prepare a Final Geotechnical Engineering Investigation Report reflecting the approved project configuration. This geotechnical study shall, as deemed necessary by the City Engineer and consulting geotechnical engineer, further assess slope stability and slope stability remediation within the proposed widening footprint. The findings and recommendations of the geotechnical assessment shall be incorporated into the final engineering design for the project. GE0-2: All proposed cut and fill slopes identified as susceptible to future erosion and/or soil slippage shall be planted with an erosion retardant ground cover adhering to the following criteria: • The ground cover is effective in preventing surface erosion; • The ground cover is drought resistant; • The ground cover has a relatively low surface mass/weight; • Has a fairly deep and extensive root system; • Requires minimum maintenance by the owner; and • Has a low irrigation demand. Mitigation Measures for Hazards and Hazardous Materials HAz-1: Prior to grading, a traffic control plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the City of Carlsbad Transportation Division. The traffic control plan shall show all signage, striping, delineation detours, flagging operations, and any other devices, which shall be used during construction to guide motorists safely through the construction zone and allow for a minimum of one lane of travel. The plan shall also identify temporary 36 Rev. 10/18110 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening construction employee parking areas. The traffic control plan shall also include provisions for coordinating with local emergency service providers regarding construction times and locations of lane closures as well as specifications for pedestrian and bicycle safety. Emergency vehicles would be permitted access through the construction zone. Mitigation Measures for Hydrology and Water Quality HYDR0-1: A storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared prior to grading. The SWPPP shall identify potential sources of pollution, practices to be used to reduce pollutants, and shall help ensure compliance with the stormwater permit. The construction contractor shall be required to implement the approved SWPPP and any amendments thereafter, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The SWPPP will have a Sampling and Monitoring Program that addresses both direct discharges from the project into a Section 303(d) water body and discharges that have been discovered through visual monitoring to be potentially contaminated by pollutants not visually detectable in the runoff. 37 Rev. 10/18/10 CDP 11-10 El Camino Real Southbound Widening APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATION MEASURES THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT. Date Signature Rev. 10/18110 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To be Completed by Applicant) Date Filed: ------------(To be completed by City) Application Number(s): General Information 1. Name of project: E1 Camino Rea1 Southbound Widening 2. Name of developer or project sponsor: _Ra--=:n.:.:c:.::.h.:.:o:......:Co-=s-=t-=e.=r.=a_LLC==------------- Address: 8383 Wi1shire B1vd. 1700 City, State, Zip Code: Bever1y Hi11s, CA 90211 PhoneNumber: -~(~3~2~3~)_9~8~8~-~7~5~1~8~--------------------------- 3. Name of person to be contacted concerning this project: Pau1 K1ukas -P1anning Systems Address: 1530 Faraday Ave. 1100 City, State, Zip Code: __ ca __ r1_s_ba __ d...;•:....._CA ___ 9_2_00_8 ________________________________ _ Phone Number: (760) 931-0780 4. Address of Project: ---'N~A~--------------------------------------------- Assessor's Parcel Number: _C=J..=· t=-y'--....;o~wn:..:.:..:e~d::.......J;p=r:..=o~pe=rt-=.L.y ______________ _ 5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: Sect. 404 and 401 C1ean Water Act; Sect. 1600 Fish & Game Code 6. Existing General Plan Land Use Designation: Prime Arteria1 Roadway 7. Existing zoning district: _R_o_adw_a_y=-------------------------- 8. Existing land use(s): _R:..::o=a=dw=a=y~---------------------- 9. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Roadway widening Project Description 10. Site size: Area of impact = 2.43 acres 11. Proposed Building square footage: __;;;.N_._/=A=----------------------- 12: Number of floors of construction: ---'N~A...__ ___________________ _ 13. Amount of off-street parking provided: N/A 14. Associated projects: Robertson Ranch Master P1an P-1(0) Page 2 of4 Revised 07/10 ' 15. If residential, include the number of units and schedule of unit sizes: ----"N-=-/..:cA;__ ______ _ 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities: ----------------------- N/A 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: _____ _ N/A 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: ________ _ N/A 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning applications, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: --------------------- No variance, conditiona1 use permit or rezoning required. P-1(0) Page 3 of4 Revised 07/10 Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). Yes No 20. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, or hills, or substantial D liJ alteration of ground contours. 21. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or D roads. 22. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 23. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 24. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 25. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 26. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 27. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. 28. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives. D D D D D D D 29. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, D etc.). 30. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 31. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. Environmental Setting Attach sheets that include a response to the following questions: D Iii liJ D 32. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Widening of E1 Camino Rea1 wi11 not affect structures. 33. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.}, intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. Widening of E1 Camino Rea1 does not invo1ve construction of bui1dings. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my kn"ge and belief. Date: ~;, 7 j,1 Signature: (} tiVvvJ ) ~ r 1 , For: fLA~/itltlfr fl(! Tlf~J P-1 (D) Page 4 of 4 Revised 07/1 0 ~~ c ,~,~.~'\ C I T Y 0 F -~CARLSBAD Memorandum October 28, 2011 To: From: SUBJECT: Christer Westman, Planning Jeremy Riddle, Land Development Engineering 2"d ENGINEERING REVIEW OF EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING (COP 11-10) Land Development Engineering staff has completed a review of 2nd submittal package for this project. From an engineering standpoint, the application is considered 'complete'. However based on the revised submittal, LDE has identified outstanding issues to be addressed prior to recommending approval of this project. Prior to resubmittal, please have the applicant address the following issues: I Engineering Issues 1. Revise the preliminary drainage study to address the capacity of existing major culverts in El Camino Real and existing downstream channels (near Kelly Dr). The drainage study should clearly compare the existing Q100 to the ultimate Q100 flows for the basins/culverts that this project and Robertson Ranch West Village (CT 11-01) contribute to. Verify the culverts and channels can accommodate the increase in storm flows. Refer to the redlined drainage study. Revise the document and return the redlines along with 2 new preliminary drainage studies with the next submittal. 2. Revise the preliminary Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) to move the post- construction bmp's for 'Z' Street to the preliminary storm water management plans for Robertson Ranch West Village (CT 11-01). Provide soil engineer recommendations for the biofiltration basins proposed as part of this project, especially those located in the medians and located at the toe of slopes. Add these recommendations into the preliminary SWMP. Verify if the native soils can accommodate the infiltration rates or if impermeable liners will be required. If impermeable liners are required, revise the sizing of basins to match raised planters per the bmp calculator and verify the increased area can be met for the project. Address the redlines, revise the document and return the redlines along with 2 new preliminary SWMP's with the next submittal. 3. This project impacts several existing adjacent properties. Please initiate contact with adjacent property owners regarding project this widening. Work with each property owner to identify/understand construction scope and limits. Prior to scheduling this tl Camino Real SouthbouCwidening October 28, 2011 Page 2 of3 project for hearing, submit acknowledgements from each property owner stating they have reviewed the grading/improvements shown on these exhibits and they do not object to executing temporary construction easements {or right-of-way in some cases) as part of this project. Please clarify those properties where acknowledgements cannot be secured. Conditions will be added regarding offsite acquisition and the possibility of eminent domain proceedings. 4. Revise the exhibit to show the El Camino Real widening improvements (CIP project 3957) just north of Tamarack Ave (DWG 460-6). Show future improvements as dashed symbols. Ensure improvements (lane movements through intersection) proposed by this application match with the proposed improvements to the north. Please coordinate with John Maashoff at 760-602-2796. 5. Revise the exhibits to provide a 12-inch recycled waterline in El Camino Real (Cannon to Kelly Dr.). From Kelly Dr. to Tamarack Ave, the 12-inch can be reduced to an 8-inch recycled waterline. 6. Revise the site plan to clarify why the proposed fire hydrants extend to the east side of El Camino Real. Coordinate with Fire Prevention on whether these fire hydrants can be staggered to reduce the additional trenching this would require to El Camino Real. Refer to red lines and revise the exhibits as necessary. 7. Revise the exhibits to show removing the existing drop-manhole on the sewer in El Camino Real. Refer to the comments forwarded as part of CT 11-01 review. 8. Provide soil engineer recommendations on the proposed bioretention areas for this project. Clarify whether onsite soils have adequate soil percolation rates for the proposed bioretention areas. Clarify if a liner (or other measure) is required for bioretention areas, especially for those located in the median or at the toe of slopes. 9. On sheet 2 provide a separate detail for bioretention areas in the median. Refer to red lines. 10. On sheet 2, revise detail A and B to show the additional paving for pedestrians per San Diego Regional Standard drawing G-14B. For detail B, show the existing 24" RCP per sheet 8. 11. On sheet 3 and 4, revise the exhibit to show the existing and proposed 100-yr inundation limits. Also show the rip rap on each headwall discharge. Refer to redlines. 12. On sheet 4, clarify if the proposed driveway for SDG&E can be moved to the commercial site per the comments on CT 11-01. If the driveway needs to remain until the commercial property is developed, use a rolled curb for the driveway along El Camino .. El Camino Real SouthbouOw-idening October 28, 2011 Page 3 of3 Real. 13. On sheet 4, since a pole is being a relocated along the Robertson Ranch frontage, revise the exhibit to underground the existing overhead lines crossing El Camino Real diagonally near station 451+00. If this effort will result in additional poles or SDGE concerns, this may be waived. 14. On sheet 4, revise the exhibit so the proposed planters are coordinated with the existing planters. Near station 454+00, there seem to be too many planters. 15. On sheet 5, show the existing grade on section B-B. 16. On sheet 8, revise the exhibit to callout the dimension of the travelled width between the new toe of slope and the existing structure. Clarify whether the parking lot (for APN 207-101-24,25) will be restriped as part of the widening effort. 17. On sheet 9, it appears the signal at Kelly will be modified twice. Once with this widening and again when lot 1 develops. Revise the exhibit to clarify (as part of this project) that the existing traffic signal at El Camino Real and Tamarack Ave will be modified to serve the proposed (ultimate) improvements for El Camino Real. Refer to red lines. 18. On sheet 9, add a note that the 14" waterline will be kept in service until relocated as part of CT 11-01. 19. On sheet 9, add the existing and proposed 100-yr inundation limits for the runoff crossing upstream and downstream near station 483+00. Refer to red lines. 20. For additional comments, refer to the red lines. Attached are redlined check prints of the project submittal. Please return this check print with the revised plans to facilitate continued staff review. If you have any questions, please call me at 602-2737. Attachment c: Engineering Project File (~4)"\ C I T Y 0 F -.CARLSBAD Memorandum June 29, 2011 To: From: SUBJECT: Christer Westman, Planning Jeremy Riddle, land Development Engineering 15 t ENGINEERING REVIEW OF EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING (COP 11-10) Engineering Department staff has completed a review of 1st submittal package for this project. Based on our review, the application is missing pertinent information for staff to perform a complete review of the project and is therefore deemed 'incomplete'. Below, we have provided a list of 'incomplete' items and 'engineering issues'. Prior to resubmittal, please have the applicant provide the 'incomplete' items and address the 'engineering issues': 1. Revise the exhibit to include grading quantities (cut, fill, export, import, remedial) associated with this project. Provide this information to sheet 1. 2. Revise the exhibit to show and callout existing and proposed right-of-way for El Camino Real. Callout by separate note the dedication of right-of-way or temporary construction easements is required. 3. Revise the exhibits to show the preliminary locations of proposed storm drains, inlets and discharges that will serve this project in accordance with engineering standards. Verify the capacity of existing culverts. Show and callout the construction of the drainage facility BFA per the Drainage Master Plan. Address the collection of drainage near intersections. Refer to redlines. 4. Provide a drainage study that addresses sizing of storm drain infrastructure required to collect/convey/discharge storm runoff for this project. The drainage study should include calculations to address capacity at build-out considering upstream development (e.g.: Robertson Ranch West Village). 5. Submit a completed Storm Water Standards Questionnaire that identifies the storm water standards that apply to this project. El Camino Real Southboum~r~~~~~,~1idening June 29, 2011 Page 2 of7 6. Prepare and submit a Storm Water Management Plan that identifies the permanent storm water quality features required to satisfy the city's SUSMP. Demonstrate how this project satisfies both treatment control and hydromodification (flow reduction) requirements. Revise the exhibits to match the recommendation of the SWMP and show/callout the permanent water quality measures that will be selected to satisfy SUSMP requirements. 7. Revise the exhibits to show the construction of the sewer that will serve the Robertson Ranch West Village project (CT 11-01). Coordinate the utility design with the sewer study, which is currently under city review. 8. Revise the exhibits to show and callout the proposed potable water improvements necessary to serve the Robertson Ranch West Village project (CT 11-01). Coordinate the utility design with the potable water study, which is currently under city review. 1. In the upper right hand corner of the site plan, revise the exhibits to list the application numbers for this project. Refer to red lines. 2. We understand that El Camino Real might be constructed prior to (or independent of) development of CT 11-01. Please confirm. Revise the site plan to clarify if the dedication of El Camino Real (northbound) will be dedicated by separate instrument or by final map (CT 11-01). If by final map, it is unclear how El Camino Real could be fully- widened if the final map for CT 11-01 is not yet recorded. Please coordinate the timing ofthese roadway improvements relative to CT 11-01. 3. Revise the design to accommodate the ultimate build out improvements for El Camino Real. Per the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), revise the exhibits to include dual left hand turn lanes on northbound El Camino Real at the intersection of Tamarack Ave. There appears to be $286,000 allocated for this CIP project (see attached excerpt from the 2010-11 CIP. 4. This project impacts existing adjacent properties. Please initiate contact with adjacent property owners regarding project this widening. Work with each property owner to identify/understand construction scope and limits. Prior to scheduling this project for hearing, submit acknowledgements from each property owner stating they have reviewed the grading/improvements shown on this exhibit and whether they object to executing temporary construction easements (or right-of-way in some cases) as part of this project. If acknowledgements cannot be secured, conditions will be added regarding offsite acquisition and the possibility of eminent domain proceedings. El Camino Real Southboun<Qidening June 29, 2011 Page 3 of7 5. Provide title reports on the adjacent affected properties where construction would impact them. Revise the exhibits to depict and callout any existing easements within the area of work. Resolve any conflicts prior to resubmittal. 6. Provide written correspondence from SDG&E stating they have reviewed the site plan and do not object to this project. Coordinate with them regarding undergrounding/relocating existing overhead lines and clarify how their service roads will be removed and/or relocated with the proposed project. Refer to redlines. 1. Provide written correspondence from the utility owner of the existing fuel lines in El Camino Real (Kinder Morgan) stating they have reviewed the site plan and do not object to this project. Address any conflicts prior to resubmittal. 8. Provide written correspondence from NCTD that they have reviewed this project regarding mass transit facilities and have no objection. Revise the site plans to call out each proposed NCTD bus stop. Clarify why southbound El Camino Real does not include any bus stops. Is NCTD not requiring this for southbound movements? 9. Revise the exhibit callout the Assessor's Parcel Numbers for all lots adjacent to El Camino Real. Add notes to obtain property owners approval where work is proposed outside existing right-of-way (typical). 10. Revise the exhibits to call-out any existing overhead utilities along El Camino Real. Any existing overhead along northbound El Camino Real shall be underground to satisfy subdivision obligations per CT 11-01. Depending on conflicts, any existing overhead along southbound El Camino Real shall either be protected, relocated or underground as required by SDG&E. 11. Revise the exhibit to show the El Camino Real widening improvements (CIP project 3957) just north of Tamarack Ave (DWG 460-6). Show future improvements as dashed symbols. Ensure improvements (lane movements through intersection) proposed by this application match with the proposed improvements to the north. Please coordinate with John Maashoff at 760-602-2796. 12. Revise the site plan to clarify if this project will construct the free right hand turn lane on northbound El Camino Real approaching the intersection with Cannon Rd. This improvement work is a project in the city's Capital Improvement Program and subject to reimbursement by the City, based on available funding. 13. Revise the exhibits to provide a 12-inch recycled waterline in El Camino Real (Cannon to Z Street) and provide a distribution connection for Robertson Ranch West Village (CT 11-01). From Z Street to Tamarack Ave, the 12-inch can be reduced to an 8-inch recycled waterline. Coordinate with our utilities department on master plan/design El Camino Real SouthbounQidening June 29, 2011 Page 4 of7 details and potential reimbursement for over-sizing the recycled waterline. 14. Clarify the proposed grading (fill) adjacent to the proposed northbound right turn lane on El Camino Real near station 456+00. This grading appears to encroach into the existing conservation easement and is not shown on the Robertson Ranch West Village Master Tentative Map. Resolve discrepancy. Revise the exhibit to callout the limits of existing easement and record information per the Robertson Ranch West Village preliminary title report. Will the easement need to be adjusted as part of this project? Coordinate with planning on HMP consistency issues. 15. TheEl Camino Real southbound widening between station 470+00 and 478+00 appears to impact driveways and parking lot improvements of the adjacent properties. Revise the exhibit to depict the existing parking layout (stalls/ drive aisles) to clarify these impacts. Staff will need to evaluate these impacts on the next submittal. 16. Revise the site plan to show the existing and new street lights along El Camino Real. Show the location of proposed fire hydrants. Coordinate with Fire Prevention. Refer to red lines and revise all sheets as necessary. 17. Revise the site plan and legend to include an item for proposed ac pavement. Refer to red lines. 18. Revise the site plan to clarify sight distance requirements at signalized intersections. Revise the site plan to address sight distance for protected left turns. Refer to redlines. 19. Revise the site plan to callout the size and pressure zone of all existing/proposed potable waterlines in El Camino Real. 20. Revise the site plan to depict the construction of non-contiguous sidewalk along northbound El Camino Real. The sidewalk should meander where there are opportunities. On southbound El Camino Real/ due to the constraints and to match existing/ the sidewalk should be continuous. 21. Revise the site plan to depict the proposed preliminary locations of landscape planters as shown on the concept landscape plan. Identify potential conflicts with underground utilities and address any discrepancies. Coordinate with each utility agency regarding landscape over their facilities. If trees will not be accepted/ revise the concept landscape plan show low shrubs/groundcover. 22. Demonstrate that the intersection turn pocket lengths shown on this plan match the ultimate build out projections (SANDAG 2030). 23. Revise the site plan to distinguish symbols for existing and proposed utilities. Proposed ,_.., El Camino Real Southboun~idening June 29, 2011 Page 5 of7 utilities should be bold while existing utilities should be light or screened back. 24. Revise the site plan to add cross-sections at locations where there are significant grade changes, especially next to existing adjacent development. Refer to redlines. 25. Revise the exhibits and typical cross sections to include/callout the dedication of public pedestrian access easements where sidewalks will cross outside street right-of-way (northbound only). 26. On sheet 2, clarify the paved width on northbound El Camino Real. The plan view states 41-ft, while the typical section states 44-ft. Please address this discrepancy. 27. On sheet 2, coordinate with NCTD whether the bus stop near station 445+00 must require full offset improvements. If these improvements (grading, dedications, etc) will trigger modifications to previous wildlife agency approvals and conservation easements, could NCTD accept reduced bus stop improvements? 28. On sheet 2, provide storm drain infrastructure to address northerly roadway drainage on El Camino Real leading to the Cannon Road intersection. It appears that inlets are needed to capture storm runoff. Address sizing/capacity in the hydrology report. 29. On sheet 3, revise the plans to show/callout the existing box culvert near station 450+00 to be cleaned out (silt removed). Clarify if rip-rap is required at the headwall entrance of the extended box culvert. 30. On sheet 3, callout the dimension of northbound El Camino Real where the road widens for the deceleration lane (typical where this happens). 31. On sheet 4, explain the purpose of the graded area along the south side of El Camino Real, near station 457+00. This area appears to be graded to receive storm runoff that leads to a minor depression. Add detail if this will serve as a water quality treatment measure or clarify if this area can be available for future street vacation. 32. On sheet 4, clarify the vertical clearance between the proposed retaining wall footing and the top of existing fuel line. Callout the size of the existing fuel line. Verify no conflicts with utility owner and resolve prior to resubmittal. Revise the exhibit to clarify the grading/improvements proposed behind the wall (drainage swale, fences, etc.}. Coordinate with property owners. 33. On sheet 4 or 5, provide a cross-section through the proposed retaining wall supporting adjacent properties. The cross-section should demonstrate changes in grade necessary to widen El Camino Real. El Camino Real Southboun~idening June 29, 2011 Page 6 of7 34. On sheet 4 and 5, considering the existing constraints and adjacent structures, revise the exhibit to clarify if a type of retaining wall has been selected along southbound El Camino Real. Per the geotechnical report additional soil test are required to obtain certain design parameters, depending on the retaining wall. If they are minor, this can be deferred with submittal of construction documents. 35. On sheet 4 and 5, consider the worst case scenario for temporary cut-back slopes necessary to construct the retaining wall and clarify if the limit of work can accommodate this construction approach. Coordinate with the geotechnical report and address with next submittal. 36. On sheet 4 and 5, dash the future driveway improvements to be constructed by CT 11- 01. Refer to red lines. 37. On sheet 5, the location of the proposed storm drain appears to be located directly over a fuel line. Verify this alignment presents the least conflicts and revise exhibit to resolve any discrepancies. Refer to red lines. 38. On sheet 5, the intersection of El Camino Real and Lisa Street will be a signalized. Therefore, the location of the retaining wall need not be adjusted for sight distance for protected left turns. The sight distance for right turns (looking north on El Camino Real) still applies. Refer to redlines. 39. On sheet 6, revise the storm drain design that discharges additional runoff to the area behind the country stores (no available excess capacity). Per our previous meeting, this area is to be improved by installing facility BFA per the Drainage Master Plan. Staff will evaluate the storm drain design on the next submittal. Provide a hydrology report that supports the preliminary storm drain layout. 40. On sheet 6, near the country stores provide additional details and/or a cross-section of the re-adjusted driveways to clearly show the extent of parking/circulation impacts to the adjacent development. Call-out whether parking stalls will be removed/relocated as part of the street widening project. Consider installing alley-type driveways to ease traffic flow into the adjacent property from El Camino Real. Refer to redlines. 41. On sheet 6, clarify the discharge location of the existing culverts in El Camino Real that appear to collect water from Robertson Ranch West Village area. Clarify if this storm drain might connect into Drainage Master Plan facility BFA. Refer to redlines. 42. On sheet 6, depict the slope drains per CT 11-01 and clarify what storm drain they will drain to. 43. On sheet 6 and 7, revise the exhibit to show and callout the existing overhead utilities r El Camino Real Southboum:N''idening June 29, 2011 Page 7 of7 along southbound El Camino Real. Refer to redlines. Revise the exhibits to clarify whether they will be protected in place, relocated, or placed underground. Coordinate with SDG&E. 44. On sheet 6 and 7, it is our understanding the Utilities Department will require the existing drop-manhole on the sewer in El Camino Real to be removed. These comments will be forwarded as part of CT 11-01 review. With reconstruction, this allows for an opportunity to relocate the replaced sewer outside the median. This will allow for median trees for El Camino Real. Coordinate with the sewer master plan comments per CT 11-01. Refer to red lines. 45. On sheet 7, it is our understanding the southern right-of-way line for El Camino Real is not parallel to the centerline. Revise the exhibit to show and callout the existing right- of-way for El Camino Real and add references to record maps that created the right-of- way. 46. On sheet 8, callout that the signal at Kelly Dr and El Camino Real will be modified as part of this project to accommodate the full width improvements. 47. On sheet 8, revise the exhibit to clarify the culvert extension near station 483+00. Although these are existing dual storm drains, the extension shows a single culvert. The drainage study should demonstrate the capacity of this existing facility. The study should also clarify the rip-rap sizing of the discharge. Depict the limits of 100-year inundation entering and exiting this facility. 48. On sheet 10, callout that the signal at Tamarack Ave and El Camino Real will be modified as part of this project to accommodate the full width improvements. 49. On sheet 10, callout that the existing 10-inch sewer shall be protected at the corner of Tamarack Ave and El Camino Real. 50. For additional comments, refer to the red lines. Attached are red lined check prints of the project submittal. Please return this check print with the revised plans to facilitate continued staff review. If you have any questions, please call me at 602-2737. Attachment c: Engineering Project File DATE: MAY 20, 2011 CITY OF CARLSBAD REVIEW AND COMMENT MEMO PROJECT NO{S): COP 11-10/EIA 11-02/HMP 11-04/HDP 11- 02/SUP 11-03 PROJECT TITLE: ECR SOUTHBOUND WIDENING APPLICANT: PLANNING SYSTEMS/PAUL KLUKAS TO: [8J Land Development Engineering-Terie Rowley [8J Police Department-J. Sasway [8J Fire Department -Greg Ryan [8J Building Department-Will Foss 0 Recreation-Mark Steyaert 0 Public Works Department (Streets)-Nick Roque REVIEW NO: 1 0 Water/Sewer District [8J Landscape Plancheck Consultant-PELA 0 School District 0 North County Transit District-Planning Department 0 Sempra Energy-Land Management 0 Caltrans (Send anything adjacent to 1-5) 0 Parks/Trails-Liz Ketabian *ALWAYS SEND EXHIBITS FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT Please review and submit written comments and/or conditions to the PLANNING TRACKING DESK in the Planning Department at 1635 Faraday Avenue, by 6/10/11. If you have "No Comments," please so state. If you determine that there are items that need to be submitted to deem the application "complete" for processing, please immediately contact the applicant and/or their representatives (via phone or e-mail) to let them know. Thank you COM M ENTS: _ ____!../lkJ~-~--/?7--=·Bll/';..._;____:.....f'S...:::;._ ___ , ,_. ·--------- .... s/zoj;/, Date PLANS ATIACHED ... Review & Comment 03/10 c DATE: MAY 20, 2011 CITY OF CARLSBAD · REVIEW AND COMMENT MEMO PROJECT NO(S): COP 11-10/EIA 11-02/HMP 11-04/HDP 11- 02/SUP 11-03 PROJECT TITLE: ECR SOUTHBOUND WIDENING APPLICANT: PLANNING SYSTEMS/PAUL KLUKAS TO: k8J Land Development Engineering-Terie Rowley k8J Police Department-J. Sasway k8J Fire Department-Greg Ryan ~ li'liliins Depar+ment w;n 5ssr'- D Recreation-Mark Steyaert D Public Works Department (Streets)-Nick Roque REVIEW NO: 1 D Water/Sewer District k8J Landscape Plancheck Consultant-PELA D School District D North County Transit District-Planning Department D Sempra Energy-Land Management D Caltrans (Send anything adjacent to 1-5) D Parks/Trails-Liz Ketabian *ALWAYS SEND EXHIBITS FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT Please review and submit written comments and/or conditions to the PLANNING TRACKING DESK in the Planning Department at 1635 Faraday Avenue, by 6/~_0/11. If you have "No Comments," please so state. If you determine that there are items that ·need to be submitted to deem the application "complete" for processing, please immediately contact th@ applicant and/or their representatives (via phone or e-mail) to let them know. .· Thank you \ ("> · COMMENTS: __ \'---J_O __ \__o_l.f'./\._ __ Lf\/\ __ ...e.-v\ ___ -1-__ ~-------- ,• . ; Signature Date PLANS ATIACHED Review & Comment 03/10 f))tff~ qj~}l~ ~ -(~.A. C I T Y 0 F ~~CARLSBAD Planning Division September 25, 2012 Planning Systems, Inc. Attn: Paul Klukas c 1530 Faraday Avenue, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 0 LJ FILE www.carlsbadca.gov SUBJECT: COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11-04-EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project will be sent to you via email on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, after 8:00 a.m. This preliminary report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (DCC) meeting which will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. A twenty (20) minute appointment has been set aside for you at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions concerning your project you should attend the DCC meeting. It is necessary that you bring the following required information with you to this meeting or provide it to your planner prior to the meeting in order for your project to go forward to the Planning Commission: 1. Unmounted colored exhibit(s) of your site plan and elevations; and 2. A PDF of your colored site plan and elevations. The colored exhibits must be submitted at this time to ensure review by the Planning Commission at their briefings. If the colored exhibits are not available for their review, your project could be rescheduled to a later time. The PDF of your colored site plan and elevations will be used in the presentation to the Planning Commission and the public at the Planning Commission Hearing. If you do not plan to attend this meeting, please make arrangements to have your colored exhibit(s) and the PDF here by the scheduled time above. Should you wish to use visual materials in your presentation to the Planning Commission, they should be submitted to the Planning Division no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of a Regular Planning Commission Meeting. Digital materials will be placed on a computer in Council Chambers for public presentations. Please label all materials with the agenda item number you are representing. Items submitted for viewing, including presentations/digital materials, will be included in the time limit ·maximum for speakers. All materials exhibited to the Planning Commission during the meeting (slides, maps, photos, etc.) are part of the public record and must be kept by the Planning Division for at least 60 days after final action on the matter. Your materials will be returned upon written request. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact your Planner, Christer Westman at (760) 602-4614. . ' [~ DON NEU, AICP City Planner DN:CW:sm c: File Copy Jeremy Riddle, Project Engineer 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ..... ( State of California -The Natu DEPARTMENT OF FISH South Coast Region 3883 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 467-4201 http://www.dfg.ca.gov August 3, 2012 Mr. Christer Westman City of Carlsbad Planning Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 CITY OF CARU~ AUG 0 · , 20jt. PLANNING OEPFIH! MEN"( Subject: Comments on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the CDP-11-1 0-El Camino Real Southbound Widening Project City of Carlsbad, San Diego County, California (SCH# 2012071020) Dear Mr. Westman: The Department of Fish and Game (Department) has reviewed the above-referenced draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) dated June 25, 2012. The comments provided herein are based upon information provided in the MND, the Biology Resources Technical Report (dated May 6, 2011), and our knowledge of sensitive and declining vegetation communities in the County of San Diego. The following statements and comments have been prepared pursuant to the Department's authority as Trustee Agency with jurisdiction over natural resources affected by the project (California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA] Guidelines §15386) and pursuant to our authority as a Responsible Agency under CEQA Guidelines section 15381 over those aspects of the proposed project that come under the purview of the California Endangered Species Act (CESA; Fish and Game Code §2050 et seq.) and Fish and Game Code section 1600 et seq. The Department also administers the Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP) program which the City participates in by implementing its Habitat Management Plan (HMP). The proposed project includes improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real Road between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive. Buildout would consist of three southbound lanes, a bicycle lane, a curb, gutter, 5-foot wide sidewalk, and streetlights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance for approximately 16,000 lineal feet. Completing the buildout will also involve various utilities such as water and reclaimed water lines, storm drains, gas lines and sewer. Earthwork will include approximately 144,000 cubic yards of cut and 19,000 cubic yards offill. Most of the cut is along an existing cut slope south of Lisa Street and north of Crestview Drive. Stabilization of cut requires the installation of a retaining wall which would be approximately 250 feet in length and up to 8.5 feet in height. The wall will be finished with a naturalized boulderscape architectural treatment. Indirect impacts to wildlife species would consist of direct impacts to vegetation communities and land covers listed as HMP habitats in the City's HMP. These impacts consist of 0.04 acres of mule-fat scrub and 0.10 acre of southern willow scrub. The loss of 0.04 acres of mule-fat scrub and 0.10 acre of southern willow scrub will be mitigated at a 3:1 ratio which must include a 1:1 creation component. Conserving Ca{ijornia 's WiCd{ije Since 18 70 .... Mr. Christer Westman ; August 3, 2012 0 Page 2 of 2 The Department is generally in agreement with the proposed mitigation measures for the project and analysis provided with the draft MND. However, we have a few comments that should be addressed prior to the adoption of the final MND. 1. The Department has regulatory authority over activities in streams and/or lakes that will divert or obstruct the natural flow, or change the bed, channel, or bank (which may include associated riparian resources) of a river or stream, or use material from a streambed. For any such activities, the project applicant (or "entity") must provide written notification to the Department pursuant to section 1600 et seq. of the Fish and Game Code (FGC). The draft MND acknowledges that notification under FGC 1600 et seq. will be required for the proposed project. It should be noted that the affected acreages may be re-evaluated at the time the project applicant formally submits a streambed notification package to the Department. Any compensatory mitigation will also be determined through the 1600 process. 2. The Environmental Impacts section, IV. Biological Resources subsection (page 12) of the MND should state that field work for the El Camino Real Southbound Widening project will not occur during the avian breeding season (February 15 to September 15: as early as January 15 for some raptor species). 3. Portions of the project are located partially within or adjacent to core area 4 and biological linkage area B. Therefore, any portion of the project that is located within or adjacent to core area 4 and/or biological linkage area B should contain light fixtures which do not face directly into these sensitive habitats. If night work is necessary within core area 4 and/or biological linkage area B, night lighting will be of the lowest illumination necessary for human safety, selectively placed, shielded and directed away from natural habitats. Therefore, mitigation measure 14 located in the 7.0 Mitigation Measures section (page 19) should be amended as follows. 14. Lighting in or adjacent to the riparian habitat. or core area 4. or biological linkage area B will not be used, except where essential for roadway, facility use and safety. If nighttime construction lights are necessary, all lighting adjacent to the riparian habitat, or core area 4 or biological linkage area B will be of the lowest illumination necessary for human safety. selectively placed. shielded and/or directed away from the habitat. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this draft MND for this project and to assist the City in further minimizing and mitigating project impacts to biological resources by ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with CEQA and the City's HMP. If you have questions or comments reg ding this lett~ ase contact Bryand Duke at 858-637-5511 or Bduke@dfg.c . ov. f StepH n M. Juarez Environmental Program M South Coast Region ec: State Clearinghouse, Sacramento Janet Stuckrath, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Carlsbad, CA r·· """' RINCON BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS Culture Committee August 01, 2012 City of Carlsbad, California Community & Economic Development Planning Division 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: ECR Southbound Widening, CDP 11-10 I HDP 11-02 I SUP 11-02 I HMP 11-04 Dear City of Carlsbad, California, This letter is written on behalf of the Rincon Band of Luiseiio Indians, and contains our comments regarding the ECR Southbound Widening, CDP 11-10 I HDP 11-021 SUP 11-021 HMP 11-04 project. The Rincon Band has concerns for impacts, disturbances, and destruction to historic properties, cultural resources, and findings of significant value that are considered culturally important to the Luiseiio people. This is to inform you that the identified project location is within the Aboriginal Territory of the Luiseiio people, and also within Rincon's historic boundaries. The Mitigated Negative Declaration report revealed a close proximity of the project to 7 known archaeological sites, and indicated a level of"Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" at Section V.b., under Cultural Resources. All cultural resources located within our Traditional Use Area are of concern to Rincon, and we are also concerned for the protection of inadvertent archaeological discoveries that could be made at the project site. The substantial amount of indicated earthwork cut and fill gives us additional concern. While we agree with the Mitigation Measure for Cultural Resources at CULT -1 regarding archaeological monitoring, we also recommend Native American monitoring for any and all ground disturbance activities. We respectfully request that you would provide us with updates regarding the project. If you have any questions, please contact (760) 297-2635. Thank you for this opportunity to protect and preserve our cultural assets. Sincerely, ..-?~ >- ~ Duro n Culture Committee Chair Bo Mazzetti Tribal Chairman Stephanie Spencer Vice Chairwoman Charlie Kolb Council Member Steve Stallings Council Member Laurie E. Gonzalez Council Member SAN LUIS REY BAND OF MISSION INDIANS Mr. Christer Westman City Planner Planning Division City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA92008 1889 Sunset Drive • Vista, California 92081 760-724-8505 • FAX 760-724-2172 www.slrmissionindians.org August 2, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL christer. westman@ carlsbadca.gov RE: COMMENTS ON THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THEEL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING PROJECT (CASE NO. 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-02/ HP 11-04) Dear Mr. Westman: We, the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians ("Tribe"), have received and reviewed the City of Carlsbad's ("City's") Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") and all of its supporting documentation as it pertains specifically to the protection and preservation of cultural resources that may be located within the parameters of the El Camino Real Southbound Widening's ("Project's") property boundaries. After our review, the Tribe believes that with the incorporation of additional measures of mitigation for cultural resources as proposed in this comment letter, the Project should be allowed to proceed as planned. As you are aware, we are a San Diego County Tribe whose traditional territory includes the current cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido, as well as the communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall. The Tribe is resolute in the preservation and protection of cultural, archaeological and historical sites within all these jurisdictions. It is the Tribe's understanding that the Project will consist of (1) improvements to portions of the existing southbound side of El Camino Real between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive to its ultimate build-out condition of three southbound lands, a bicycle lane, curb, gutter, 5 foot sidewalk, and street lights within a 63 foot southbound right-of-way for a distance of approximately 1,600 linear feet; and (2) preparation and installation of necessary infrastructures, such as water and reclaimed water lines, storm drains, gas lines, and sewer lines. This Project is located within the City of Carlsbad. Tribal Comments Regarding ECR Southbound Widening Project, Carlsbad, CA Page 1 c I. THE PRESENCE OF A NATIVE AMERICAN MONITOR DURING ALL EARTH DISTURBING ACTIVITIES IS JUSTIFIED, AND AS SUCH, NATIVE AMERICAN MONITORS SHOULD BE CONTRACTED WITH DURING THIS PROJECT. Luisefio Native American monitors should be utilized during ground and/or earth disturbing activities for this Project as stated in the Phase I Archaeological Study for the El Camino Real Widening Project at Robertson Ranch Carlsbad, CA, as prepared by Planning Systems (February 13, 2012). The Tribe has reviewed the MND for this Project, as well as conducted our own research of the Tribe's Sacred Land Files and has spoken with our Tribal Elders regarding the significance of the Project Area. As stated in the MND, a multitude of Native American sacred sites are known to be within a quarter mile radius of this Project Location. The Tribe believes that a possibility exists that pieces of our history may still be found and therefore a Luisefio Native American monitor must be present during ground/earth disturbing activities. II. THE FINAL MND SHOULD INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MEASURE THAT REQUIES THAT A PRE- EXCAVATION AGREEMENT BE ENTERED INTO AS A PRE- REQUISITE TO MND APPROVAL. The Tribe requests that the City enter into a Pre-Excavation Agreement, otherwise known as a Cultural Resources Treatment and Monitoring Agreement, with the Tribe prior to the commencement of any ground disturbing activities. This agreement will contain provisions to address the proper treatment of any cultural resources or Native American human remains inadvertently uncovered during the course of the Project. The agreement will outline the roles and powers of the Native American monitors and the archaeologist. Such an agreement is necessary, as the City is aware, to guarantee the proper treatment of cultural resources or Native American human remains displaced during a project development. The Tribe requests that the Pre-Excavation Agreement be added as a requirement in the Final. A. The MND Should Reflect That Any and All Uncovered Artifacts of Native American Cultural Importance Should Be Returned to the Tribe, and/or the Most Likely Descendent and NOT BE CURATED. It is the religious belief, custom, and practice of the Tribe to repatriate all cultural resources that are unearthed during ground disturbing activities. Therefore, any plans to curate any such items would blatantly disregard the respect due to these cultural resources. Instead, any such items should be returned to the Tribe and/or the Most Likely Descendant, if applicable, as determined by the Native American Heritage Commission. This Project is located within the traditional and aboriginal territory of our Tribe and our sister tribes. The Tribe considers all cultural items found in this area to belong to their ancestors, and the ancestors of their sister tribes. This request should be included in the Final MND. Tribal Comments Regarding ECR Southbound Widening Project, Carlsbad, CA Page 2 c B. Native American Monitors And Archaeological Monitors Should BOTH Be Treated With Respect For Their Training And Experience And Should Have Joint Authority To Temporarily Divert And/or Halt Construction Activities. Archaeologists and Native American monitors are trained to perform different analysis of cultural resources. For instance, in the case of determining the significance of isotopes we believe adamantly that any determination as to whether the deposits are "non-significant" should be left to the archaeologist and the Native American monitor and that both should agree on the deposit's insignificance. Both entities should agree due to the fact that each professional weighs the deposits differently based on their training and beliefs. An archaeologist looks at the deposits value for research purposes and its scientific worth. Whereas, a Native American monitor looks at the deposits importance as it relates to its religious significance and cultural relevance. Each opinion is equally important and both should be taken in equal consideration. Therefore, when including additional mitigation measures for Cultural Resources in the Final MND, it is the Tribe's request that Native American monitors be accorded the same amount of respect for their training and professional opinions in regards to the identification and protection of cultural resources as the archaeologist. Moreover, if cultural resources are discovered during construction, all earth-moving activity within and around the immediate discovery area must be diverted until the Luisefio Native American monitor and the archaeologist can assess the nature and significance of the find. As mentioned above, Native American monitors and archaeologists approach culturally sensitive finds very differently. Neither process of evaluation is more significant than the other; therefore both must be given the same amount of respect from the City. We therefore request that the Luisefio Native American and archaeological monitors be given joint-authority to divert or halt ground disturbing operations when cultural resources are discovered so each may access the nature and significance of such find. C. The Luisefio Native American Monitor Shall Be Present at the Project's Preconstruction Meeting. In addition, the Luisefio Native American monitor must be present at the Project's preconstruction meeting. The Luisefio Native American monitor must be permitted to consult with grading and excavation contractors concerning excavation schedules and safety issues, as well as consult with the Principal Archaeologist concerning the proposed archaeological techniques and/or strategies for the Project. Therefore, as an additional mitigation condition measure, the Luisefio Native American monitor shall be present during the Project's preconstruction meeting. D. The Tribe Must Be Consulted If A Significant Cultural Resource And/or Unique Archaeological Resource Is Discovered During Ground Disturbing Activities. If a significant cultural resource and/or unique archaeological resource are unearthed during ground disturbing activities for this Project, the Tribe respectfully requests that they be notified and consulted with in regards to the respectful and dignified treatment of those resources. The Tribe's preference will always be for avoidance and that the resource be protected Tribal Comments Regarding ECR Southbound Widening Project, Carlsbad, CA Page 3 c and preserved in perpetuity. If however, a data recovery plan is authorized by the City as the Lead Agency, the Tribe respectfully requests that as a condition of any authorization, the Tribe be consulted regarding the drafting and finalization of any such recovery. In addition, when cultural resources are discovered during the Project, if the archaeologist collects such resources, a Luisefio Native American monitor must be present during any testing or cataloging of those resources. Moreover, if the archaeologist does not collect the cultural resources that are unearthed during the ground disturbing activities, the Luisefio Native American monitor, may in their discretion, collect said resources and provide them to the Tribe for respectful and dignified treatment in accordance with the Tribe's cultural and spiritual traditions. Lastly, if Native American remains and/or associated burial goods are unearthed during the Project, and prior to a Most Likely Descendant being determined by the Native American Heritage Commission, it is the Tribe's request that the ancestral remains be kept in situ (in place), or in a secure location in close proximity to their discovery and that a forensic anthropologist perform their analysis of the remains on-site in the presence of a Luisefio Native American monitor. Any transportation of the ancestral remains would be considered by the Tribe as disrespectful and undignified treatment. Therefore, the Tribe requests that in addition to the strict adherence to the protocol stated in the California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and California Public Resource Code Section 5097.98, the Final MND reflect that if Native American remains are discovered, the Native American remains shall be kept in situ, or in a secure location in close proximity to where they were found, and that the analysis of the remains occur only on-site in the presence of a Luisefio Native American monitor. III. LASTLY, ONLY "CLEAN FILL" SHOULD BE UTILIZED DURING THIS PROJECT The Tribe is opposed to any undocumented fill being used during the proposed development. According to the MND, approximately 19,000 cubic yards of fill will be used for the Project. In the event the "fill" will be imported into the Project area, the Tribe requests that any proposed use of fill be clean of cultural resources and documented as such. It has been a practice of many in the construction profession to utilize fill materials that contained cultural resources from other "unknown" areas thereby contaminating the potential cultural landscape of the area being filled. This type of fill material is unacceptable. Moreover, if the fill material is to be utilized from areas within the Project Site, then we ask that that fill be analyzed and confirmed by an archeologist and/or Luisefio Native American monitor that such fill material does not contain cultural resources. A requirement that fill material be absent of any and all cultural resources should therefore be included as an additional mitigation measure of the Final MND. IV. CONCLUSION The San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians appreciates this opportunity to provide the City of Carlsbad with our comments on the El Camino Real Southbound Widening Project between Kelly Drive and Crestview Drive in Carlsbad, CA. The Tribe hopes the City will adopt Tribal Comments Regarding ECR Southbound Widening Project, Carlsbad, CA Page 4 c the mitigation measures for Cultural Resources as herein requested and that they will appear in the Final MND. As always, we look forward to working with the City to guarantee that the requirements of the CEQA are rigorously applied to this Project and all projects. We thank you for your continuing assistance in protecting our invaluable Luisefio cultural resources. cc: Melvin Vernon, Tribal Captain Sincerely, Merri Lopez-Keifer Tribal Legal Counsel Carmen Mojado, Secretary of Government Relations and President of Saving Sacred Sites Tribal Comments Regarding ECR Southbound Widening Project, Carlsbad, CA Page 5 STATE OF CAUFORNIA 0 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION 915 CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 364 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 (916) 653r8251 Fax (916) 657-5390 Web Site www.nahq;;l,SQit ds_nahc@pacbell.net Mr. Christer Westman. Planner July 18, 2012 City of Carlsbad Planning Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Qund G Brown. Jr .. Governor CITY OF CARLSBAD JUL 2 o 2012 Re: SCH#2012071 020; CEQA Notice of Completion: proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the COP 11-1 0-EI Camino Real Southbound Widening Project; located in the City of Carlsbad; San Diego County, California. Dear Mr. Westman: The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), the State of California 'Trustee Agency' for the protection and preservation of Native American cultural resources pursuant to California Public Resources Code §21 070 and affirmed by the Third Appellate Court in the case of EPIC v. Johnson (1985: 170 Cal App. 3ra 604). This letter includes state and federal statutes relating to Native American historic properties of religious and cultural significance to American Indian tribes and interested Native American individuals as 'consulting parties' under both state and federal law. State law also addresses the freedom of Native American Religious Expression in Public Resources Code §5097.9 The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA-CA Public Resources Code 21 000-21177, amendments effective 3/18/201 0) requires that any project that causes a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource, that includes archaeological resources, is a 'significant effect' requiring the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) per the CEQA Guidelines defines a significant impact on the environment as 'a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of physical conditions within an area affected by the proposed project, including ... objects of historic or aesthetic significance." In order to comply with this provision, the lead agency is required to assess whether the project will have an adverse impact on these resources within the 'area of potential effect {APE), and if so, to mitigate that effect. The NAHC recommends that the lead agency request that the NAHC do a Sacred Lands File search as part of the careful planning for the proposed project. The NAHC "Sacred Sites,' as defined by the Native American Heritage Commission and the California Legislature in California Public Resources Code §§5097.94(a) and 5097.96. Items in the NAHC Sacred Lands Inventory are confidential and exempt from the Public Records Act pursuant to California Government Code §6254 (r ). Early consultation with Native American tribes in your area is the best way to avoid unanticipated discoveries of cultural resources or burial sites once a project is underway. Culturally affiliated tribes and individuals may have knowledge of the religious and cultural significance of the historic proper:ties in the project area (e.g. APE). We strongly urge that you make contact with the list of Native American Contacts on the attached list of Native American 0 0 contacts, to see if your proposed project might impact Native American cultural resources and to obtain their recommendations concerning the proposed project. Pursuant to CA Public Resources Code§ 5097.95, the NAHC requests cooperation from other public agencies in order that the Native American consulting parties be provided pertinent project information. Consultation with Native American communities is also a matter of environmental justice as defined by California Government Code §65040.12(e). Pursuant to CA Public Resources Code §5097.95, the NAHC requests that pertinent project information be provided consulting tribal parties. The NAHC recommends avoidance as defined by CEQA Guidelines §15370(a) to pursuing a project that would damage or destroy Native American cultural resources and Section 2183.2 that requires documentation, data recovery of cultural resources. Furthermore, the NAHC if the proposed project is under the jurisdiction of the statutes and regulations of the National Environmental Policy Act (e.g. NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321-43351 ). Consultation with tribes and interested Native American consulting parties, on the NAHC list, should be conducted in compliance with the requirements of federal NEPA and Section 106 and 4(f) of federal NHPA (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq), 36 CFR Part 800.3 (f) (2) & .5, the President's Council on Environmental Quality (CSQ, 42 U.S.C 4371 et seq. and NAGPRA (25 U.S. C. 3001- 3013) as appropriate. The 1992 Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties were revised so that they could be applied to all historic resource types included in the National Register of Historic Places and including cultural landscapes. Also, federal Executive Orders Nos. 11593 (preservation of cultural environment), 13175 (coordination & consultation) and 13007 (Sacred Sites) are helpful, supportive guides for Section 1 06 consultation. The aforementioned Secretary of the Interior's Standards include recommendations for all'lead agencies' to consider the historic context of proposed projects and to "research" the cultural landscape that might include the 'area of potential effect.' Confidentiality of "historic properties of religious and cultural significance" should also be considered as protected by California Government Code §6254( r) and may also be protected under Section 304 of he NHPA or at the Secretary of the Interior discretion if not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary may also be advised by the federal Indian Religious Freedom Act (cf. 42 U.S.C., 1996) in issuing a decision on whether or not to disclose items of religious and/or cultural significance identified in or near the APEs and possibility threatened by proposed project activity. Furthermore, Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, California Government Code §27491 and Health & Safety Code Section 7050.5 provide for provisions for inadvertent discovery of human remains mandate the processes to be followed in the event of a discovery of human remains in a project location other than a 'dedicated cemetery'. To be effective, consultation on specific projects must be the result of an ongoing relationship between Native American tribes and lead agencies'-project proponents and their contractors, in the opinion of the NAHC. Regarding tribal consultation, a relationship built around regular meetings and informal involvement with local tribes will lead to more qualitative consultation tribal input on specific projects. Finally, when Native American cultural sites and/or Native American burial sites are prevalent within the project site, the NAHC recommends 'avoidance' of the site as referenced by CEQA Guidelines Section 15370(a). ?. 0 0 Attachment: Native American Contact List c Sarona Group of the Capitan Grande Edwin Romero, Chairperson 1 095 Sarona Road Diegueno Lakeside , CA 92040 sue@ barona-nsn.gov (619) 443-6612 619-443-0681 San Pasqua! Band of Mission Indians Allen E. Lawson, Chairperson PO Box 365 Diegueno Valley Center. CA 92082 alieni @sanpasqualband.com (760) 7 49-3200 (760) 7 49-3876 Fax Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Danny Tucker, Chairperson 5459 Sycuan Road Diegueno/Kumeyaay El Cajon , CA 92019 ssilva @sycuan-nsn.gov 619 445-2613 619 445-1927 Fax Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Anthony R. Pica, Chairperson PO Box 908 Diegueno/Kumeyaay Alpine , CA 91903 jrothauff@viejas-nsn.gov (619) 445-3810 (619) 445-5337 Fax This list is current only as of the date of this document. Native American~ntact San Diego C July 18,20 Kumeyaay Cultural Historic Committee Ron Christman 56 Viejas Grade Road Diegueno/Kumeyaay Alpine , CA 92001 (619) 445-0385 Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Mark Romero, Chairperson P.O Box 270 Diegueno Santa Ysabel. CA 92070 mesagrandeband @msn.com (760) 782-3818 (760) 782-9092 Fax Kwaaymii Laguna Band of Mission Indians Carmen Lucas P.O. Box 775 Diegueno- Pine Valley , CA 91962 (619) 709-4207 Pauma Valley Band of Luiseno Indians Bennae Calac, Tribal Council Member P.O. Box 369 Luiseno Pauma Valley CA 92061 bennaecalac@aol.com (760) 617-2872 (760) 742-3422-FAX Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of the statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code. This list is applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources for the proposed SCH#2012071 020; CEQA Notice of Completion; proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the COP 11-1 0-EI Camino Real Southbound Widening Project; located In the City of Cartsbad; San Diego County, California. Rincon Band of Mission Indians Bo Mazzetti, Chairperson 0 P.O. Box 68 Luiseno Valley Center. CA 92082 bomazzetti@ aol.com (760) 749-1051 (760) 749-8901 Fax San Pasqua! Band of Indians Kristie Orosco, Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 365 Luiseno Valley Center. CA 92082 Diegueno (760) 749-3200 council @sanpasqualtribe.org (760) 749-3876 Fax Ewiiaapaayp Tribal Office Michael Garcia, Vice Chairperson 4054 Willows Road Diegueno/Kumeyaay Alpine , CA 91901 michaelg@leaningrock.net (619) 445-6315 -voice (619) 445-9126 -fax San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Tribal Council 1889 Sunset Drive Luiseno Vista , CA 92081 760-724-8505 760· 724-2172 -fax This list Is current only as of the date of this document. Native Americang;ntact San Diego C July 18,20 San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Cultural Department 1889 Sunset Drive Luiseno Vista , CA 92081 Cupeno 760-724-8505 760-724-2172 -fax lpai Nation of Santa Ysabel Clint Linton, Director of Cultural Resources P .0. Box 507 Diegueno/Kumeyaay Santa Ysabel. CA 92070 cjlinton73@aol.com (760) 803-5694 cjlinton73@ aol.com Inter-Tribal Cultural Resource Protection Council Frank Brown, Coordinator 240 Brown Road Diegueno/Kumeyaay Alpine , CA 91901 frankbrown6928@gmail.com (619) 884-6437 Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee Bernice Paipa, Vice Spokesperson 1 095 Sarona Road Diegueno/Kumeyaay Lakeside • CA 92040 (619) 478-2113 (KCRC is a Colation of 12 Kumeyaay Governments Distribution of this list does not relieve any person of the statutory responsibility as defined in Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code and Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code. This list is applicable for contacting local Native Americans with regard to cultural resources for the proposed SCH#2012071020; CEQA Notice of Completion; proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the COP 11-10-EI Camino Real Southbound Widening Project; located in the City of Carlsbad; San Diego County, California. March 19, 2012 Mr. Glen Van Peski CITY OF CARlSBAD City Engineer 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, California 92008 SHAPELL HOMES of Southern California RE: EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING CDP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11-04 OVERHEAD UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING Dear Mr. Van Peski: It was recently brought to our attention that the City Staff is considering applying City Council Policy No. 41 "Policy on Undergrounding Overhead Utilities" to Shapell's widening of southbound El Camino Real project. Application of this policy to this proposed roadway widening project would be of great concern to us. We were provided a copy of the referenced Policy No. 41. Please consider that our reading of Policy No. 41 is that the policy establishes priorities and guidelines for City-initiated road improvements, and not for private developer-related improvements. We note that Section IV(2) of the policy, which applies directly to street-widening projects, references two funding mechanisms (Rule 20A funding and CIP funding), both of which involve public funding of the widening projects. Although some accumulated outside private developer funds and possibly some TIF funds may contribute to the funding of the southbound widening improvements, the majority of the costs will be privately funded and conditioned as part of the Robertson Ranch Master Plan. Please consider that the costs associated with the widening of southbound El Camino Real (ECR), including grading, walls, surface improvements, traffic signal improvements, wet utilities, storm drain facilities, median improvements, landscaping, and other features are all very high. And a requirement to also underground the overhead lines will significantly increase this cost further. We presume that this high cost is the reason why the El Camino Real Estates mobile home park at lisa Street was not required to underground the utilities in conjunction with the road widening of their adjacent segment of El Camino Real. 11820 Corbin Avenue, Not1hridge, Califomia 91326 Telephone 818-366-1132 · Shapellhomes.com • 0 0 Mr. Glen Van Peski City of Carlsbad March 19, 2012 Page 2 Also, it is important to note that the southbound widening of ECR was not a result of the need to mitigate any significant impacts from the Robertson Ranch project. Specifically, the Robertson Ranch Final EIR (FEIR) concluded that; "With project traffic added to existing traffic, street segments and intersections both would continue to operate acceptably and within Growth Management Program circulation performance standards." [FEIR p. 5.2-36] Also, "An evaluation of the Year 2010 conditions indicates that study area street segments would continue to operate acceptably ... and project traffic impacts are expected to be less than significant ... [with] the following intersections would require mitigation in order to provide acceptable peak hour operation. {College Blvd./Plaza Dr., Cannon Road/ECR, and West Village Driveway/ECR/Lisa St.)". [FEIR p. 5.2-36] And at Buildout, [only] seven intersections were "expected to operate at levels of service "E" or "F" without mitigation." {Vista Way/College Blvd., College Blvd.,/Lake Ave., ECR/Tamarack Ave., ECR/Kelly Dr., ECR/Cannon Rd., ECR/Faraday Ave., and PAR/Melrose Ave.). No street segments were projected to result in failing levels of service as a result of implementation of the Robertson Ranch project. [FEIR pp. 5.2-36-37] And the applicable Mitigation Measure, MM T-3, required the addition ofthe third southbound lane on ECR, it identified this measure as a "Non-Project Improvement," and thus not a result directly of impacts from Robertson Ranch, i.e.: T-3: The West Village developer shall add third southbound lane on El Camino Real from Tamarack Avenue to Cannon Road. This improvement shall be funded by the developer of the West Village and may be subject to reimbursement through formation of a financing district or other public improvement funding mechanism. Implementation of this measure shall be designed and secured as approved by the City Engineer prior to recordation of the first master final map for the West Village. [FEIR p. 5.2-38] Shapell is making every feasible effort to comply with the City of Carlsbad requirements for development of the Robertson Ranch West Village while maintaining cost efficiencies to the degree possible. We will be widening the northbound side of El Camino Real (and installing signals and turn lanes, etc.) along the full frontage of our project, much of which frontage will be retained as open space. And although, from our perspective it may be unusual that our project is also required to fund the opposite side (southbound) road widening, we are aware of this obligation and intend to comply. 1 1 820 Corbin A venue, Northridge, Califomia 91326 Telephone 818-366-1132 · Shapellhomes.com Mr. Glen Van Peski City of Carlsbad March 19, 2012 Page 2 c 0 However, in light of the high cost associated with utility undergrounding, and in light of the specific language and intent of the Policy, we believe the work is not subject to Policy No. 41 and would appreciate the City's concurrence. Please let me know if you would like to discuss this in any more detail. Thank you and your Staff again for your continued assistance with this project. Sincerely, Teresa Sousa Assistant Vice President Shapell Homes cc: Don Neu George O'Day Paul Klukas 11820 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, California 91326 Telephone 818-366-1132 · Shapellhomes.com (~A CITY Of ~VCARLSBAD c 0 r.~LE COPY Planning Division www.carlsbadca.gov December 30, 2011 P_lanning Systems Attn: Paul Klukas 1530 Faraday Avenue, Suite1 00 Carlsbad, CA 92008 SUBJECT: COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/HMP 11-04 -ECR SOUTHBOUND WIDENING - CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) APPLICABILITY/PROCESS DETERMINATION This is to advise you that after reviewing the application for the project referenced above, the City has determined that the following environmental review process (pursuant to CEQA) will be required for the project: A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) will be prepared for the project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. Please submit the Environmental Impact Assessment Fee of $2,101.50 for the continued processing of the CEQA documentation. A Notice of Determination will be filed after approval of the project with the San Diego County Clerk's Office which involves a filing fee. Please submit a check to the project planner in the amount of $50.00 made out to the San Diego County Clerk. For additional information related to this CEQA applicability/process determination, please contact the project planner, Christer Westman, at (760) 602-4614 or christer. westman@carlsbadca .gov. ~~ DON NEU, AJCP ~ City Planner DN:CW:sm c: Shapell Homes, c/o Erik Pfahler, 8383 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner Jeremy Riddle, Associate Engineer File Copy Data Entry T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 ® .. Planning Division November 2, 2011 Paul Klukas Planning Systems 1530 Faraday Avenue #100 Carlsbad CA 92008 c 0 rV\Cuili_& ff J t--/ \1 FILE COPY www.carlsbadca.gov SUBJECT: 2nd REVIEW FOR COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11-04 -ECR SOUTHBOUND WIDENING Thank you for applying for land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning Division has reviewed your southbound El Camino Real improvements, applications no. COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11-04, as to its completeness for processing. The items requested from you earlier to make your Coastal Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, Special Use Permit, and Habitat Management Permit, applications no. COP 11-19/HDP 11-02/SUP 11- 03/HMP 11-04 complete have been received and reviewed by the Planning Division. It has been determined that the application is now complete for processing. Although the initial processing of your application may have already begun, the technical acceptance date is acknowledged by the date of this communication. Please note that although the application is now considered complete, there may be issues that could be discovered during project review and/or environmental review. Any issues should be resolved prior to scheduling the project for public hearing. In addition, the City may request, in the course of processing the application, that you clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise supplement the basic information required for the application. At this time, the City asks that you provide 4 complete sets of the development plans so that the project can continue to be reviewed. In order to expedite the processing of your application, you are strongly encouraged to contact. your Staff Planner, Christer Westman, at (760) 602-4614, to discuss or to schedule a meeting to discuss your application and to completely understand this letter. You may also contact each commenting department individually as follows: • land Development Engineering Division: Jeremy Riddle, Associate Engineer, at (760) 602-2737. • Fire Department: Greg Ryan, Fire Inspections, at (760) 602-4661. Sincerely, ~~ CHRIS DeCERBO Principal Planner CD:CW:bd c: Rancho Costera LLC c/o Erik Pfahler 8383 Wilshire Blvd.# 700 Beverly Hills CA 90211 Don Neu, Planning Director Jeremy Riddle, Project Engineer Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner File Copy Data Entry 1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 T 760-602-4600 F 760-602-8559 c 0 COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11-04-ECR SOUTHBOUND WIDENING November 2, 2011 Pa e 2 LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION Planning: None Engineering: None ISSUES OF CONCERN Planning: 1. A 260+ foot long, variable height up to 8.5 feet, retaining wall is proposed south of Lisa Street. The wall's surface will need to have a decorative treatment. A faux stone design has been used elsewhere on El Camino Real and may be appropriate to continue using for consistency. Please propose a design and provide details. 2. The ultimate inland extent of the El Camino Real right-of-way also defines the inland extent of the Coastal Zone. Final exhibits should clearly reflect this jurisdictional boundary. Engineering: 1. Revise the preliminary drainage study to address the capacity of existing major culverts in El Camino Real and existing downstream channels (near Kelly Dr). The drainage study should clearly compare the existing 0 100 to the ultimate 0100 flows for the basins/culverts that this project and Robertson Ranch West Village (CT 11-01) contribute to. Verify that the culverts and channels can accommodate the !ncrease in storm flows. Refer to the redlined drainage study. Revise the document and return the redlines along with 2 new preliminary drainage studies with the next submittal. 2. Revise the preliminary Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) to move the post-construction bmp's for 'Z' Street to the preliminary storm water management plans for Robertson Ranch West Village (CT 11-01). Provide soil engineer recommendations for the biofiltration basins proposed as part of this project, especially those located in the medians and located at the toe of slopes. Add these recommendations into the preliminary SWMP. Verify if the native soils can accommodate the infiltration rates or if impermeable liners will be required. If impermeable liners are required, revise the sizing of basins to match raised planters per the bmp calculator and verify the increased area can be met for the project. Address the red lines, revise the document and return the red lines along with 2 new preliminary SWMP's with the next submittal. 3. This project impacts several existing adjacent properties. Please initiate contact with adjacent property owners regarding this project widening. Work with each property owner to identify/understand construction scope and limits. Prior to scheduling this project for hearing, submit acknowledgements from each property owner stating they have reviewed the grading/improvements shown on these exhibits and they do not object to executing temporary construction easements (or right-of-way in some cases) as part of this project. Please clarify those properties where acknowledgements cannot be secured. Conditions will be added regarding offsite acquisition and the possibility of eminent domain proceedings. i c~ 0 CDP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11~/HMP 11-04-ECR SOUTHBOUND WIDENING November 2, 2011 Pa e 3 4. Revise the exhibit to show the El Camino Real widening improvements {CIP project 3957) just north of Tamarack Ave (DWG 460-6). Show future improvements as dashed symbols. Ensure improvements (lane movements through intersection) proposed by this application match with the proposed improvements to the north. Please coordinate with John Maashoff at 760-602-2796. 5. Revise the exhibits to provide a 12-inch recycled waterline in El Camino Real (Cannon to Kelly Dr.). From Kelly Dr. to Tamarack Ave, the 12-inch can be reduced to an 8-inch recycled waterline. 6. Revise the site plan to clarify why the proposed fire hydrants extend to the east side of El Camino Real. Coordinate with Fire Prevention on whether these fire hydrants can be staggered to reduce the additional trenching this would require to El Camino Real. Refer to redlines and revise the exhibits as necessary. 7. Revise the exhibits to show removing the existing drop-manhole on the sewer in El Camino Real. Refer to the comments forwarded as part of CT 11-01 review. 8. Provide soil engineer recommendations on the proposed bioretention areas for this project. Clarify whether onsite soils have adequate soil percolation rates for the proposed bioretention areas. Clarify if a liner (or other measure) is required for bioretention areas, especially for those located in the median or at the toe of slopes. 9. On sheet 2 provide a separate detail for bioretention areas in the median. Refer to redlines. 10. On sheet 2, revise detail A and B to show the additional paving for pedestrians per San Diego Regional Standard drawing G-148. For detail B, show the existing 24" RCP per sheet 8. 11. On sheet 3 and 4, revise the exhibit to show the existing and proposed 100-yr inundation limits. Also show the rip rap on each headwall discharge. Refer to red lines. 12. On sheet 4, clarify if the proposed driveway for SDG&E can be moved to the commercial site per the comments on CT 11-01. If the driveway needs to remain until the commercial property is developed, use a rolled curb for the driveway along El Camino Real. 13. On sheet 4, since a pole is being a relocated along the Robertson Ranch frontage, revise the exhibit to underground the existing overhead lines crossing El Camino Real diagonally near station 451 +00. If this effort will result in additional poles or SDGE concerns, this may be waived. 14. On sheet 4, revise the exhibit so the proposed planters are coordinated with the existing planters. Near station 454+00, there seem to be too many planters. 15. On sheet 5, show the existing grade on section B-B. 16. On sheet 8, revise the exhibit to callout the dimension of the travelled width between the new toe of slope and the existing structure. Clarify whether the parking lot (for APN 207-101-24, 25) will be restriped as part of the widening effort. 17. On sheet 9, it appears the signal at Kelly will be modified twice. Once with this widening and again when lot 1 develops. Revise the exhibit to clarify (as part of this project) that the existing traffic signal at El Camino Real and Tamarack Ave will be modified to serve the proposed (ultimate) improvements for El Camino Real. Refer to red lines. COP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 193/HMP 11-04-ECR SOUTHBOUND WID~G November 2, 2011 Pa e 4 18. On sheet 9, add a note that the 14" waterline will be kept in service until relocated as part of CT 11- 01. 19. On sheet 9, add the existing and proposed 100-yr inundation limits for the runoff crossing upstream and downstream near station 483+00. Refer to red lines. For additional comments, refer to the red lines. landscape: 1. See attachment from Mike Elliott, Contract Landscape Architect, for comments on the landscape plans. The attachment includes a set of redline plans. September 15, 2011 LAND USE/COASTAL PLANNING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE • LA3900 POLICY AND PROCESSING ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION RECEIVED Mr. Christer Westman CITY OF CARLSBAD Planning Department 1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008 SEP 15 2011 CfTY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT SUBJECT: Response to 1st Review CDP 11-10/HDP 11-02/SUP 11-03/HMP 11/04 EL CAMINO REAL SOUTHBOUND WIDENING Dear Mr. Westman: Per your letter dated July 6, 2011, identifying Staff items and issues with the submittal package of the above-referenced project, Shapell Homes has commissioned modifications to the plans as requested. To this end, attached with this cover letter please find the following: • Six copies of the revised conceptual development plans • Two copies of Earthwork for El Camino Real Widening • Two copies of revised Storm Water Management Plan • Two copies of revised Drainage Study • One copy of correspondence from NCTD • One copy of correspondence from SDG&E • One copy of correspondence from Kinder Morgan • One copy of Exhibit for ROW on El Camino Real • One binder set of Preliminary Title Reports for adjacent properties • One full set ofRedlined plancheck comments Below are responses and methods that we are addressing the City comments, in the order of comments listed in the June 23 letter. ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION Planning: None Engineering: 1. Revise the exhibit to include grading quantities (cut, jill, export, import, remedial) associated with this project. Provide this information to sheet 1. Response: The grading quantities have been added to Sheet I. Also included in this resubmittal package is an earthwork exhibit for the project. 2. Revise the exhibit to show and callout existing and proposed right-ofway for El Camino Real. Callout by separate note the dedication ofright-ofway or temporary construction easements is required. Response: The plans have been revised to show and call out the existing and proposed right-of-way as well as land dedication proposed for El Camino Real. 1 1530 FARADAY AVENUE • SillTE 100 • CARLSBAD, CA 92008 • (760) 931-0780 • FAX (760) 931-5744 • info@planningsystems.net 3. Revise the exhibits to show the preliminary locations of proposed storm drains, inlets and discharges that will serve this project in accordance with engineering standards. Verify the capacity of existing culverts. Show and callout the construction of the drainage facility BFA per the Drainage Master Plan. Address the collection of drainage near intersections. Refer to redlines. Response: The plans have been revised to show proposed storm drains and inlets, as requested. Also included with this resubmittal is an updated Drainage Study to support hydrologic calculations as well as hydraulic analysis of facility FBA. 4. Provide a drainage study that addresses s1zmg of storm drain infrastructure required to collect/convey/discharge storm runoff for this project. The drainage study should include calculations to address capacity at build-out considering upstream development (e.g.: Robertson Ranch West Village). Response: The Drainage Study submitted with this resubmittal package denotes both interim and ultimate (buildout) conditions. 5. Submit a completed Storm Water Standards Questionnaire that identifies the storm water standards that apply to this project. Response: The Storm Water Standards Questionnaire is included as Attachment 2 of the Storm Water Management Plan, submitted with this package. 6. Prepare and submit a Storm Water Management Plan that identifies the permanent storm water quality features required to satisfY the city's SUSMP. Demonstrate how this project satisfies both treatment control and hydromodification (flow reduction) requirements. Revise the exhibits to match the recommendation of the SWMP and show/callout the permanent water quality measures that will be selected to satisfY SUSMP requirements. Response: A revised SWMP is provided as part of this resubmittal package. In this SWMP, the hydrologist has evaluated bioretention facilities for both flow control (hydromodification) and treatment for El Camino Real. The plans depict locations of all bioretention facilities as well as a typical detail of the bioretention area, shown on Sheet 2. 7. Revise the exhibits to show the construction of the sewer that will serve the Robertson Ranch West Village project (CT 11-0/). Coordinate the utility design with the sewer study, which is currently under city review. Response: The plans have been revised to depict the proposed sewer along El Camino Real. 8. Revise the exhibits to show and callout the proposed potable water improvements necessary to serve the Robertson Ranch West Village project (CT 11-01). Coordinate the utility design with the potable water study, which is currently under city review. Response: The plans have been revised to depict both the reclaimed water line along El Camino Real as well as the potable water to serve CT 11-01. ISSUES OF CONCERN Planning: 1. A variable height retaining wall up to 20 feet is proposed south of Lisa Street. The wall's surface will need to have a decorative treatment. A faux stone design has been used elsewhere on El Camino Real and may be appropriate to continue using for consistency. Please propose a design and provide details. Response: The grading and improvements in the area have been revised so that the subject wall height has been reduced to a maximum 8.5 vertical feet. I PLANNING I . SYSTEMS • Engineering: 1. In the upper right hand corner of the site plan, revise the exhibits to list the application numbers for this project. Refer to redlines. Response: requested. The application numbers for this project have been added to the site plan sheets, as 2. We understand that El Camino Real might be constructed prior to (or independent of) development of CT 11-01. Please confirm. Revise the site plan to clarify if the dedication of El Camino Real (northbound) will be dedicated by separate instrument or by final map (CT 11-01). If by final map, it is unclear how El Camino Real could be fully-widened if the final map for CT 11-01 is not yet recorded Please coordinate the timing of these roadway improvements relative to CT 11-01. Response: It is correct that El Camino Real may be constructed prior to or independent of development of CT 11-01. The right-of-way will not be dedicated by final map and rather will be dedicated by separate document. The plans have been revised to note the proposed area of dedication on the plan sheets. 3. Revise the design to accommodate the ultimate build out improvements for El Camino Real. Per the city's Capital Improvement Program (CJP), revise the exhibits to include dual left hand turn lanes on northbound El Camino Real at the intersection of Tamarack Ave. There appears to be $286,000 allocated for this CJP project (see attached excerpt from the 2010-11 CIP). Response: The median has been revised to include the dual left tum lanes on northbound El Camino real at the intersection with Tamarack A venue. 4. This project impacts existing adjacent properties. Please initiate contact with adjacent property owners regarding this project widening. Work with each property owner to identify/understand construction scope and limits. Prior to scheduling this project for hearing, submit acknowledgements from each property owner stating they have reviewed the grading/improvements shown on this exhibit and whether they object to executing temporary construction easements (or right-of-way in some cases) as part of this project. If acknowledgements cannot be secured, conditions will be added regarding offsite acquisition and the possibility of eminent domain proceedings. Response: The applicant team is presently in contact with and negotiating with the owners of the affected adjacent properties. 5. Provide title reports on the adjacent affected properties where construction would impact them. Revise the exhibits to depict and callout any existing easements within the area of work. Resolve any conflicts prior to resubmittal. Response: Preliminary title reports for these properties are included in the El Camino Real Right-of- Way binders included with this resubmittal package. 6. Provide written correspondence from SDG&E stating they have reviewed the site plan and do not object to this project. Coordinate with them regarding undergrounding/relocating existing overhead lines and clarify how their service roads will be removed and/or relocated with the proposed project. Refer to redlines. Response: Written correspondence between O'Day Consultants and SDG&E is included with this resubmittal. We have kept SDG&E involved in the planning of this roadway and are in the process of achieving SDG&E's approval. A full set of the plans was sent to SDG&E on August 3, 2011. 7. Provide written correspondence from the utility owner of the existing fuel l,;f~~~~~~f.:::::=il rl PLANNING I I -~~ SYSTEMS II (Kinder Morgan) stating they have reviewed the site plan and do not object to this project. Address any conflicts prior to resubmittal. Response: Kinder Morgan has also been involved in review of the project. Correspondence between O'Day Consultants and Kinder Morgan is included with this resubmittal. 8. Provide written correspondence from NCTD that they have reviewed this project regarding mass transit facilities and have no objection. Revise the site plans to call out each proposed NCTD bus stop. ClarifY why southbound El Camino Real does not include any bus stops. Is NCTD not requiring this for southbound movements? Response: NCTD has also been involved in review of the project. Correspondence between O'Day Consultants and NCTD is included with this resubmittal. 9. Revise the exhibit to callout the Assessor's Parcel Numbers for all lots adjacent to El Camino Real. Add notes to obtain property owners approval where work is proposed outside existing right-of-way (typical). Response: The exhibit has been revised to reflect all APN's adjacent to El Camino Real and have added notes relating to work outside of the existing right-of-way. 10. Revise the exhibits to call-out any existing overhead utilities along El Camino Real. Any existing overhead along northbound El Camino Real shall be underground to satisfY subdivision obligations per CT 11-01. Depending on conflicts, any existing overhead along southbound El Camino Real shall either be protected, relocated or underground as required by SDG&E. Response: The existing overhead lines have been added to the plans as requested. We have also called out on the plans where they are to be relocated or protected. 11 Revise the exhibit to show the El Camino Real widening improvements (C/P project 3957) just north ofTamarackAve (DWG 460-6). Show future improvements as dashed symbols. Ensure improvements (lane movements through intersection) proposed by this application match with the proposed improvements to the north. Please coordinate with John Maashoff at 760-602-2796. Response: It is our understanding that the improvement plans for north of Tamarack Avenue are being revised. Upon completion of these revisions, our plans will be updated to reflect this design. 12 Revise the site plan to clarifY if this project will construct the free right hand turn lane on northbound El Camino Real approaching the intersection with Cannon Rd. This improvement work is a project in the city's Capital Improvement Program and subject to reimbursement by the City, based on available funding. Response: Our El Camino Real widening does not include construction of ECR widening south of Cannon Road. 13. Revise the exhibits to provide a 12-inch recycled waterline in El Camino Real (Cannon to Z Street) and provide a distribution connection for Robertson Ranch West Village (CT 11-01). From Z Street to Tamarack Aye, the 12-inch can be reduced to an 8-inch recycled waterline. Coordinate with our utilities department on master plan/design details and potential reimbursement for over-sizing the recycled waterline, Response: The exhibit plans have been updated to include the 12-inch recycled water line from Cannon Road to Street 'Z', and also the 8-inch recycled water line from Street 'Z' to Tamarack Avenue. 14 ClarifY the proposed grading (jill) adjacent to the proposed northbound right turn lane on El Camino Real near station 456+00. This grading appears to encroach into then~~~~~~ii~=;:;;=Jl I PLANNING I •• ,, SYSTEMS 'I easement and is not shown on the Robertson Ranch West Village Master Tentative Map. Resolve discrepancy. Revise the exhibit to callout the limits of existing easement and record information per the Robertson Ranch West Village preliminary title report. Will the easement need to be adjusted as part of this project? Coordinate with planning on HMP consistency issues. Response: We are aware that the grading for ECR widening, including the deceleration lane for the commercial site and community facilities driveway in this area results in a small encroachment into the conservation easement and the HMP hardline. We are in the process of working with the Planning Department and Resource Agencies to modify these documents to allow for this encroachment. 15. TheEl Camino Real southbound widening between station 470+00 and 478+00 appears to impact driveways and parking lot improvements of the adjacent properties. Revise the exhibit to depict the existing parking layout (stalls, drive aisles) to clarify these impacts. Staff will need to evaluate these impacts on the next submittal. Response: The plans have been revised to depict the existing parking layout. The applicant is currently negotiating with the owner of these properties. 16. Revise the site plan to show the existing and new street lights along El Camino Real. Show the location of proposed fire hydrants. Coordinate with Fire Prevention. Refer to redlines and revise all sheets as necessary. Response: The exhibit plans have been revised to reflect street lights and frre hydrants, as requested. 17 Revise the site plan and legend to include an item for proposed ac pavement. Refer to redlines. Response: The exhibit plans have been revised to depict the proposed asphalt pavement on the legend and in the plan sheets. 18. Revise the site plan to clarify sight distance requirements at signalized intersections Revise the site plan to address sight distance for protected left turns. Refer to redlines Response: The sight distance requirements have been kept based on the Caltrans standard. Please see 405.1(2)(b) ofthe Highway Design Manual. We attached this section to the plancheck comments for reference. 19. Revise the site plan to callout the size and pressure zone of all existing/proposed potable waterlines in El Camino Real. Response: The plans have been revised to show all sizes and pressure zones of exhibit and proposed water lines in El Camino Real. 20. Revise the site plan to depict the construction of non-contiguous sidewalk along northbound El Camino Real. The sidewalk should meander where there are opportunities. On southbound El Camino Real, due to the constraints and to match existing, the sidewalk should be continuous. Response: appropriate. The plans have been revised to depict the proposed meandering sidewalk where 21. Revise the site plan to depict the proposed preliminary locations of landscape planters as shown on the concept landscape plan. Identify potential conflicts with underground utilities and address any discrepancies. Coordinate with each utility agency regarding landscape over their facilities. If trees will not be accepted, revise the concept landscape plan show low shrubslgroundcover. Response: The plans have been revised to depict the landscape planters in the median consistent with the concept landscape plan. Any discrepancies have been noted on the plans. PLANNING I SYSTEMS 22. Demonstrate that the intersection turn pocket lengths shown on this plan match the ultimate build out projections (SAN DAG 2030). Response: The proposed turn pocket lengths have been per recommendations from Urban Systems. 23. Revise the site plan to distinguish symbols for existing and proposed utilities. Proposed utilities should be bold while existing utilities should be light or screened back. Response: The plans have been revised to show the existing utilities in light type and proposed utilities in bold type. 24. Revise the site plan to add cross-sections at locations where there are significant grade changes, especially next to existing adjacent development. Refer to redlines. Response: The plans have been revised to depict driveway details at significant grade changes. Additionally, a cross-section has been added at the wall near Lisa Street on Sheet 6. 25. Revise the exhibits and typical cross sections to include/callout the dedication of public pedestrian access easements where sidewalks will cross outside street right-ofway (northbound only). Response: Callouts have been added to the plan sheets at the locations of proposed pedestrian access easements in locations where the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way. 26. On sheet 2, clarify the paved width on northbound El Camino Real. The plan view states 41-fi, while the typical section states 44-fi. Please address this discrepancy. Response: The 41-foot width near the Cannon Road intersection is a localized width to that specific segment. The typical section is 44-foot width. 27. On sheet 2, coordinate with NCTD whether the bus stop near station 445+00 must require full offset improvements. If these improvements (grading, dedications, etc) will trigger modifications to previous wildlife agency approvals and conservation easements, could NCTD accept reduced bus stop improvements? Response: Please see Response #8 above. 28. On sheet 2, provide storm drain infrastructure to address northerly roadway drainage on El Camino Real leading to the Cannon Road intersection. It appears that inlets are needed to capture storm runoff. Address sizing/capacity in the hydrology report. Response: Sheet 2 has been revised to address the proposed hydrology and thus we have added a curb inlet at the low point on northbound ECR just west of its Cannon Road intersection. Please refer to the revised Drainage Study for the hydrologic calculations on this. 29. On sheet 3, revise the plans to show/callout the existing box culvert near station 450+00 to be cleaned out (silt removed). Clarify if rip-rap is required at the headwall entrance of the extended box culvert. Response: A note (Note #II) has been added on the plan Sheet 4 to show the box culvert to be cleaned out. There does not appear to be any riprap at the box culvert. 30. On sheet 3, callout the dimension of northbound El Camino Real where the road widens for the deceleration lane (typical where this happens). Response: Dimensions have been added on Sheet 4 at the location where therTfl~~~~~~~F.;::~ II PLANNING I •I SYSTEMS deceleration lane on ECR, as requested. 31. On sheet 4, explain the purpose of the graded area along the south side of El Camino Real, near station 457+00, This area appears to be graded to receive storm runoff that leads to a minor depression. Add detail if this will serve as a water quality treatment measure or clarify if this area can be available for future street vacation. Response: The proposed grading and daylight location has been revised in this location on Sheet 4. In addition, a portion of the area will service as a bioretention facility. Detail for this bioretention facility has been added on Sheet 2. 32. On sheet 4, clarify the vertical clearance between the proposed retaining wall footing and the top of existing fuel line. Callout the size of the existing fuel line. Verify no conflicts with utility owner and resolve prior to resubmittal. Revise the exhibit to clarify the grading/improvements proposed behind the wall (drainage swale, fences, etc.). Coordinate with property owners. Response: A cross-section has been added to depict the fuel line adjacent to the proposed wall. The vertical location will be certified via potholing prior to construction. The grading has been revised to reflect City of Carlsbad Dwg. 454-lA. The applicant is working with the property owner for a letter of permission to perform the grading and improvements. 33. On sheet 4 or 5, provide a cross-section through the proposed retaining wall supporting a4jacent properties. The cross-section should demonstrate changes in grade necessary to widen El Camino Real. Response: A cross-section of the proposed retaining wall has been added on Sheet 5, as requested. 34. On sheet 4 and 5, considering the existing constraints and a4jacent structures, revise the exhibit to clarify if a type of retaining wall has been selected along southbound El Camino Real. Per the geotechnical report additional soil test are required to obtain certain design parameters, depending on the retaining wall. If they are minor, this can be deferred with submittal of construction documents. Response: The wall height has been revised based on grading shown on City of Carlsbad Dwg. 454- lA. The exact type of wall has not yet been determined at this time. 35. On sheet 4 and 5, consider the worst case scenario for temporary cut-back slopes necessary to construct the retaining wall and clarify if the limit of work can accommodate this construction approach. Coordinate with the geotechnical report and address with next submittal. Response: As a result of the fact that the grading and wall design has been modified in this area, the limit of grading has been revised to 5-feet back from daylight. 36. On sheet 4 and 5, dash the future driveway improvements to be constructed by CT 11-01. Refer to redlines. Response: The plan has been revised to show the future improvements dashed-in. 37. On sheet 5, the location of the proposed storm drain appears to be located directly over a fuel line. Verify this alignment presents the least conflicts and revise exhibit to resolve any discrepancies. Refer to redlines. Response: The entire storm drain configuration in this area has been redesigned in order to avoid the subject conflict. 38. On sheet 5, the intersection of El Camino Real and Lisa Street will be a signalized. Therefore, the location of the retaining wall need not be a4justed for sight distance for protected left turns. The sight distance for right turns (looking north on El Camino Real) still applies. Refer to redliv' ~-~~~~:WIIiiiiilr.;::::~ II PLANNING I 1•1 ~YSTEMS • . Response: Please see Response # 18 above. 39. On sheet 6, revise the storm drain design that discharges additional runoff to the area behind the country stores (no available excess capacity). Per our previous meeting, this area is to be improved by installing facility BFA per the Drainage Master Plan. Staff will evaluate the storm drain design on the next submittal. Provide a hydrology report that supports the preliminary storm drain layout. Response: The storm drain plan has been revised to incorporate Facility BFA per the City of Carlsbad Drainage Master Plan. Please refer to the Drainage Study for the hydrologic calculations on this facility. · 40. On sheet 6, near the country stores provide additional details and/or a cross-section of the re- adjusted driveways to clearly show the extent of parking/circulation impacts to the adjacent development. Call-out whether parking stalls will be removed/relocated as part of the street widening project. Consider installing alley-type driveways to ease traffic flow into the adjacent property from El Camino Real. Refer to redlines. Response: The plans (on Sheet 2) have been revised to depict details of the driveways at the Country Store. The applicant is currently negotiating with the owners of this Country Store property. 41. On sheet 6, clarify the discharge location of the existing culverts in El Camino Real that appear to collect water from Robertson Ranch West Village area. Clarify if this storm drain might connect into Drainage Master Plan facility BFA. Refer to redlines. Response: The referenced discharge location has been eliminated and the area redesigned. 42. On sheet 6, depict the slope drains per CT 11-01 and clarify what storm drain they will drain to. Response: The subject slope has been redesigned to show benches and terrace drains per City of Carlsbad Std. GS-14. A storm drain has been added on the revised plan at the slope on Sheet 7. 43. On sheet 6 and 7, revise the exhibit to show and callout the existing overhead utilities along southbound El Camino Real. Refer to redlines. Revise the exhibits to clarify whether they will be protected in place, relocated, or placed underground. Coordinate with SDG&E. Response: The exhibit plan has been revised to depict all existing overhead facilities. Notes and callouts clarify whether they are to be relocated or protected in place. See Response #6 above for coordination with SDG&E. 44. On sheet 6 and 7, it is our understanding the Utilities Department will require the existing drop- manhole on the sewer in El Camino Real to be removed. These comments will be forwarded as part of CT I 1-01 review. With reconstruction, this allows for an opportunity to relocate the replaced sewer outside the median. This will allow for median trees for El Camino Real. Coordinate with the sewer master plan comments per CT 11-01. Refer to red lines. Response: It is our opinion that the high number of utility lines existing in ECR make relocating the sewer infeasible. 45. On sheet 7, it is our understanding the southern right-of-way line for El Camino Real is not parallel to the centerline. Revise the exhibit to show and callout the existing right-of-way for El Camino Real and add references to record maps that created the right-of-way. Response: The existing right-of-way is a combination of a 73-foot offset of Road Survey 1800-1 together with a 30-foot offset of Road Survey 682, a portion of which was vacated per Document No. 76- 428052, recorded 12-21-76. An exhibit depicting the ECR right-of-way is inclu~~~~~'lili(:;::;ll II PLANNING I I• I SYSTEMS package. 46. On sheet 8, callout that the signal at Kelly Dr and El Camino Real will be modified as part of this project to accommodate the full width improvements. Response: Callouts for the proposed signal modifications at the Kelly Drive intersection have been added on Sheet 9. 47. On sheet 8, revise the exhibit to clarifY the culvert extension near station 483+00. Although these are existing dual storm drains, the extension shows a single culvert. The drainage study should demonstrate the capacity of this existing facility. The study should also clarifY the rip-rap sizing of the discharge. Depict the limits of 1 00-year inundation entering and exiting this facility. Response: The plans have been modified to revise the culvert extension design. The riprap at the outlet has been sized to the double reinforced culvert box identified in the Drainage Study and have included specs on the plans. 48. On sheet 10, callout that the signal at Tamarack Ave and El Camino Real will be modified as part of this project to accommodate the full width improvements. Response: Call outs for the proposed signal modifications at the Tamarack Ave. intersection have been added, as requested. 49. On sheet 10, callout that the existing 10-inch sewer shall be protected at the corner of Tamarack Ave and El Camino Real. Response: A callout has been added to protect the existing 10" sewer at the comer of Tamarack Ave. and ECR, as requested. Landscape: 1. Please obtain review and approval of all median landscaping by the Parks Department. Provide documentation of review and approval the cross checking. Response: We had assumed that the Planning Department was routing the plan to the Parks Department for their review and comment. If not, we can submit directly to Parks Department as requested. 2. Civil plans show grading and slopes being constructed to the north of El Camino Real. Please address landscape and maintenance responsibilities for all areas that are being graded. Response: The subject plans are for processing for a coastal permit for the widening of southbound ECR. The northbound widening is not in the Coastal Zone and therefore does not necessitate a coastal permit. The northbound landscape is addressed in the concurrently-processed CT 11-01 Rancho Costera. 3. Please add all street names to the plans on all sheets. Response: Street names have been added to the plans, as requested. 4. Landscaping consisting of ground cover, shrubs, and trees shall he used to screen elements of unsightliness and screen/soften new improvements. A 20' high wall is being proposed it is recommended that a crib type wall with planting cells he installed to allow planting on the vertical face. Please also provide wall vines as appropriate to soften and enhance the wall elevation. Please address how the entire face of this wall will he softened/screened. Response: The wall type and character will be as indicated on the engineerinfr~~~~~~~f.~~ I PLANNING I •• , SYSTEMS occur within privately owned properties. The median will be landscaped as per City standards. No planting other than hydroseeding is proposed within the right-of-way parkway or on the privately owned properties due to the high cost associated with full landscaping and the general lack of funding for this southbound widening. Also, there is no available maintenance entity on this side at this time. The northbound side will be landscaped in accordance with the plans for CT 11-0 I. 5. It is noted that there are overhead wires along El Camino Real. Please graphically show all overhead utilities to remain and insure no conflicts with trees. Response: Overhead utilities have been depicted on the revised set of plans. No conflicting tree planting is anticipated. 6. Landscape elements over 30" in height (including planting measured at maturity) are not allowed at street corners within a triangular zone drawn from two points, 25' outward from the beginning of curves and end of curves. (See Appendix CA). The same height limitation applies at driveways 25 'from the edge of the apron outward along the curb then 45~degrees in toward the property. In addition to the requirements above, on collector streets and greater, Cal Trans Sight Distance Standards shall apply to the height restriction stated. Please show and label all vehicular sight lines and insure the above requirements are met. Response: Street comer and driveway sight clearance per City landscape manual and sight distance corridors per Caltrans standards have been shown on the revised plans. All landscape obstructions have been eliminated within these sight clearance and sight distance areas. 7. Please show and label all easements and insure no conflicts with trees. Trees are not to be installed within utility easements. Response: All easements have been identified and no conflict with proposed tree planting ts expected to result from the proposed design. 8. Plans are too conceptual to provide an appropriate review. One symbol is used for all shrubs and ground covers which may he very different in size and character. Please provide a separate symbol for each type of shrub (i.e. large evergreen shrub, medium size shrub, small flowering accent shrub, etc.) and ground covers or provide enlarged detail sketches showing typical plantings for each. area so that an appropriate review can he performed. Final comments are reserved pending receipt of more complete plans. Response: The median will be landscaped as per City standards as indicated on the plans. Also, please see Response #4. 9. Please provide the approximate quantity of each shrub to be used as required by the Landscape Manual. Response: Please see Response #8. The median will be landscaped as per City standards. The quantities of such landscape materials will be determined with the construction documents. 10. Please identifY the proposed ground covers to be used. Response: Please see Response #8. 11. Platanus acerifolia is having severe problems with anthracnose in the Carlsbad area .. As a result, the City has revised the theme and support trees for El Camino Real. Please revise the theme tree to Lophosternon confertus and the support tree to Pinus canariensis. Response: The resubmitted concept landscape plan and the planting legend have been revised in accordance with this request. I PLANNING I SYSTEMS 12. a. h. c. d. e. Per the Landscape Manual please locate street trees: A minimum of 3 ' outside the public right~of~way (unless otherwise approved by the Engineering Department) A minimum of 5 'from paving. A minimum of 7 'from any sewer line. Not in conflict with public utilities. Not to be allowed on street corners within a triangular zone drawn from two points, 25 'from the beginning of curves and end of curves or within sight lines as described under "Sight Distance" above. (See Appendix C.4). Response: Please see Response #4 and #8 above. I3. Please provide a written description of water conservation features including addressing xeriscape principles (see Appendix B) within the project. Response: Calculations which document the maximum allowed annual water use for the landscaped area (MAW A) and estimated total water use {ETWU) have been included on Sheet L-0.2, as requested. /4. As required by the State of California, the City of Carlsbad has adopted a water efficient ordinance. All requirements of this ordinance are to be met. Concept plans shall include calculations which document the maximum allowed annual water use for the landscaped area or maximum applied water allowance (MA WA) and estimated total water use (ETWU). A landscape project shall not exceed the MAWA. The MAWAfor a landscape project shall be determined by the following calculation as defined in the City ordinance: MAWA = (ETo)(0.62)[(0.7 x LA)+ (0 .3 x SLA)}. The ETWU shall he determined by the following calculation as defined in the City ordinance: ETWU = (ETo)(0.62)(PF x HA + SLA IE In addition to the calculations, include a statement on the plans signed under penalty of perjury by the person who prepared the plan that provides: "I am familiar with the requirements for landscape and irrigation plans contained in the City of Carlsbad's Water Efficient Landscape Regulations. I understand that construction drawings are to be prepared in compliance with those regulations and the Landscape Manual. I certify that the plans will he prepared implementing those regulations to provide efficient use of water." Please insure that all requirements of the water use ordinance are met. The ordinance may he found at the following site: http:/1/ibrary. municode. com/index. aspx? clientiD= /62 45&stat!D=stateN ame=Cali(ornia under Title 18. 15. Per the water conservation section of the manual (C.3-4.6), woo4Y shrubs must he planted over herbaceous groundcover to cover 60% of the groundcover area at maturity Please add appropriate notes to the plans. Response: A note has been added to reflect this requirement, as requested. /6. Please add the following notes to the plans: Slopes 6. I or steeper requiring erosion control measures as specified herein shall he treated with one or more of the following planting standards a. Standard #I -Cover Crop/Reinforced Straw Matting Cover crop shall he a seed mix typically made up of quick germinating and fast covering. grasses, clovers, and/or wild flowers, Submit the specific seed mix for City approval prior to application. The cover crop shall be applied at a rate and manner sufficient to provide 90% coverage within thirty (30) days. I PLANNING I SYSTEMS - Type of reinforced straw matting shall be as approved by the city and staked to the slope as recommended by the manufacturer. Reinforced straw matting shall be required when planting occurs between August 15 and April15. The cover crop and/or reinforced straw mat shall be used the remainder of the year. b. Standard #2 Ground Cover One hundred (1 00%) percent of the area shall be planted with a ground cover known to have excellent soil binding characteristics (planted from a minimum size of flatted material and spaced to provide full coverage within one year). c Standard #3 Low Shrubs Low spreading woo~ shrubs (planted from a minimum of 2-314 inch liners) shall cover a minimum of seventy (70%) percent of the slope face (at mature size) d Standard #4 Trees and/or Large Shrubs. Trees and/or large shrubs shall he (planted from a minimum of 1 gallon containers) at a minimum rate of one (1) per two hundred (200) square feet. Slopes -6:1 or steeper and: a 3' or less in vertical height and are adjacent to public walks or streets require at minimum Standard# 1. h. 3' to 8' in vertical height require Standards #1, #2 and #3. c. In excess of 8' in vertical height require Standards # 1, #2, #3, and #4. Areas graded flatter than 6:1 require Standard #1 (cover crop) with temporary irrigation when they have one or more of the following conditions: a Sheet graded pads not scheduled for improvements within 6 months of completion of rough grading. b. A potential erosion problem as determined by the City. c Identified by the City as highly visible areas to the public or have special conditions that warrant immediate treatment. Response: Notes have been added to the plan to reflect the above information. 17. Please provide additional theme trees along the street frontage as appropriate to clearly identify the theme tree as the dominant tree along the street. Response: Please see Response #4 and Response #8 above. 18. RETURN REDLINES and provide 2 copies of all plans (concept, water conservation) for the next submittal. Response: Redlines are being returned with this resubmittal package. We are hopeful that the plans are now acceptable to fmalize for final CEQA review and hearings. Please let us know if you wish to meet to discuss any of the items in this resubmittal package. S~ely, PaUJ.~J~ Director of Planning cc: Erik Pfahler Teresa Sousa George O'Day Attachments !PLANNING I ••I SYSTEMS sos• .... /f ) A~ Sempra Energy utility"' August 26, 2011 Shapell Homes c 8383 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 700 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Dear Mr. Buller: PROJ# 155397 Subject: El Camino Real Street Widening -Robertson Ranch West 571 Enterprise Street Escondido • CA 92029·1244 Thank you for submitting your preliminary improvement plans for the above project A conflict check has been completed by our field engineer and a letter will be sent with the results and recommendations. In addition, a set of improvement plans were also sent to SDG&E's Land Management Representative, for transmission review. SDG&E has reviewed the improvement plans, is aware of the scope of work required with this project and has no objections to having the project move forward. If I may be of further assistance or if you have any questions, please call me at the number listed below. Our hours are 7:00AM-4:00PM, Monday through Friday. For additional general information, you can visit our website at http:/lsdge.com. Sincerely, r~ ~J:7L<-7'\ Fred W. Clark Sr. Land Management Representative Telephone: (619) 550-6105 Cc: DWilhelm/Project Planner •• c NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT 810 Mist1on Avenue lkeanslde, (A 920.54 (7601966-6500 (760)967-20011faxl www.pdd.tom BOARD Of DIRECTORS Chris Orlando {ruu~tRHl, Coty of \ou A'<~<tol Eooru cl!r;, Bdl Horn )UIJillvkor, [oonly of Son Oie.p RomdVko Cb<or Mark Packard (o~l\)l!ffOO, (rty ol ( t>flb;!\l Mark Fllnnc (ot.t:(lm<11>, (i~l of Oell,\m Jerome S!ocks (®11\ijfll(lll, City ol >r<i!til•~ Ed GaRo (cundtu.m, Gty ofh~~\-'~fi,-b Jim Wood IA0101, Gtyo!Oo:;ll!lida Dave Roberts (oun<ll!m~•. (i!y ol SOOoo P.oocb Steve Gronke (Oilt>d~J!flll,(ilyoll'"lll1l EIEaJTIVE DIRKTOR Mallhew 0. Tucker GENERAL COUNSEL Paula de Sousa August 22, 2011 Mr. Keith Hansen Project Manager O'Day Consultants 2710 Loker Avenue West Carlsbad, CA 92010 Subject: El Camino Real Bus Turnouts Dear Mr. Hansen: Thank you for providing NCTD the opportunity to review the proposed transit improvements associated with the Ranch Costera development in Carlsbad. NCTD has the following comments regarding the plans: 1) 2) The three proposed bus turnouts appear to be appropriately sited at farside locations at Cannon Road, Lisa Street, and Kelly Drive. Regarding the cannon Rd. location, which is being shifted from the current nearside location, NCTD wishes to ensure that an ADA compliant pedestrian access route is provided between the mobile home park and this new stop. Additionally, there should be a clear path of travel from the existing southbound farside stop and the intersection at El camino Real and Cannon. Per our recent telephone conversation, it is my understanding that the City will be widening the bridge and installing sidewalks as part of El camino Real/Cannon Rd. intersection improvements. NCTD would like to see a balance struck between the new improvements being planned for the northbound El Camino Real and the programming of improvements at existing stops on southbound El Camino in order to improve their accessibility. People boarding the northbound El Camino Real bus service will want to return southbound and alight roughly across from where they boarded northbound. At a minimum, NCTD would like to see the addition of a wheelchair landing pad 5' wide by 8' deep at the following stops: a. Southbound El Camino Real, farside of Tamarack Avenue b. Southbound El Camino Real, farside of Kelly Drive c. Southbound El Camino Real, nearside of Lisa Lane d. Southbound El Camino Real, farside of Cannon Road NCTD understands that there are issues regarding right-of-way acquisition. However, we strongly believe that these existing stops should receive some minimal accessibility improvements. NCTD recently met with City Transportation Department staff and their consultants regarding ADA bus stops issues. Perhaps these stops can be added to the list of stops to receive further review. August 22, 2011 -.~ ,._, Page2 of2 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed plans. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or e-mail. Sincerely, William Olszanicky Manager of Service Implementation CC: T. McCormick, M. Plantz c 0 KINDERtMC?.!!~,~~~ SFPP, L.P. Operating Partnership O'DAY CONSULTANTS INC. Mr. Keith Hansen O'Day Consultants #100 2710 Loker Avenue West Carlsbad CA 920 1 0 MAY 0 4 2011 RECEIVED April 25, 2011 ENG 4-2-1 (99.1 to 100.1 -126) (80.7 to 81.7-122) File Reference #11-238-1 i (_> ---. Re: El Camino Real: Sewer, Water, Storm Drain and Landscaping-Between Cannon and Tamarack Dear Mr. Hansen: This is in reply to your email dated April 5, 2011, concerning the referenced project in the City of Carlsbad, California. Enclosed is a copy of drawing Line Section 126, sheets 203, 204 and 205 which depict the general alignment of Kinder Morgan's (KM) active 16-inch high pressure refined petroleum products pipeline. Also, included is Line Section 122 out-of-service 10-inch pipeline, sheets 40 and 41. In the interest of public safety and for pipeline protection the following enumerated provisions must be considered in the design and subsequent construction activities near KM pipelines: 1. Exact pipeline location can only be determined by pothole at maximum 50 feet intervals or as required by KM's onsite representative. The pothole work must be performed by hand excavation and in the presence of a pipeline representative. Arrangements for a pipeline representative can be made by contacting Kinder Morgan Right-of-Way Specialist Al Giese (31 0) 930-3145 at least two weeks prior to commencement of work. 2. Adherence to provisions enumerated in the enclosed copy of (a) L-OM200-29 "Guidelines for Design and Construction" relating to proposed projects affecting Kinder Morgan pipelines and (b) copy of Information Bulletin #03-00 I, issued from the office of the California State Fire Marshal concerning encroachments within and adjacent to pipeline easements. Mr. Jack Constantino at telephone (909) 873-5167 will be KM's engineering contact as this project moves forward. 1100 Town & Country Road : Orange, California 92868 714/560-4400 714/560-4601 Fax .. O'Day Consultants April25, 201 I Page 2 of2 c To avoid delays in response to future correspondence, please refer to File Reference number 11-238. Sincerely, D.R. Quinn Manager-Pipeline Engineering T:Quinn/letters/Eng4-2-l/ll-238-l/jcc Enclosures cc: Mr. AI Giese w/enclosures Mr. J.C. Constantino w/enclosures