HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 11-10; El Camino Real Southbound Widening; Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (3)" «~'' ~ CITY OF
CARLSBAD
LAND USE REVIEW
APPLICATION
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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)
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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.
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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.
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FOR CITY USE ONLY
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RECEIVED
MAY 2 ~ 2011
CITY OF CARLSBAD
PLANNING DEPT
DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED
RECEIVED BY:
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RANCHO COSTERA LLC,
a Delaware limited ·
By:
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City of Carlsbad
Faraday Center
Faraday Cashiering 001
1114010-1 05/20/2011 35
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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
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
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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
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
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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
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
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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
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
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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
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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
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
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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
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• CITY OF
CARLSBAD
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION
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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.
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DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT
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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.
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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. __________ _
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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 $500 worth of business transacted with any member of City
staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve (12)
months?
D Yes D No If yes, please indicate person(s): ___________ _
NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary.
I certify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of owner/date
Print or type name of owner (($:..
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nt's agent if applicable/date
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RANCHO COSTERA LLC,
a Delaware limited li9-""~· .. Y 1'~ .... ~.-ct
By:
Name: ~f!J7< /PAr!~
Title: .fie£~ I oe.JT
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CARLSBAD
HAZARDOUS WASTE
AND SUBSTANCES
STATEMENT
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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
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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.
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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: ____________________ __
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CARLSBAD
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
EQUALIZED ASSESSMENT
ROLL STATEMENT
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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:----------------------------------
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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
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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_
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ORIGINAL-PROJECT APPLICANT COPY-DFG/ASB COPY-LEAD AGENCY COPY -COUNTY CLERK FG 753.5a (Rev. 7108)
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Notice of Determfnation
To: D Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044
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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.
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Date received for filing at OPR:
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FILED IN THE OFF'CE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
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AI~ CITY OF ~'CARLSBAD
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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
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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
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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.
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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. .
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 ®
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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.)
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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
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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
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__ 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--
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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?
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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
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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?
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Significant
Impact
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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:
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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
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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.
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
D
D
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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?
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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?
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Impact
D
D
Potentially
Significant
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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 ,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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. .·
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PLANS ATIACHED
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Planning Division
September 25, 2012
Planning Systems, Inc.
Attn: Paul Klukas
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Carlsbad, CA 92008
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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. . ' [~
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Jeremy Riddle, Project Engineer
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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
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"""' 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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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Attachment: Native American Contact List
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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,
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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
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Valley Center. CA 92082
bomazzetti@ aol.com
(760) 749-1051
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Kristie Orosco, Environmental Coordinator
P.O. Box 365 Luiseno
Valley Center. CA 92082 Diegueno
(760) 749-3200
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Alpine , CA 91901
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Tribal Council
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Vista , CA 92081
760-724-8505
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P .0. Box 507 Diegueno/Kumeyaay
Santa Ysabel. CA 92070
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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.
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Mr. Glen Van Peski
City of Carlsbad
March 19, 2012
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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.
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Mr. Glen Van Peski
City of Carlsbad
March 19, 2012
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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
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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.
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City Planner
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90211
Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner
Jeremy Riddle, Associate Engineer
File Copy
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Planning Division
November 2, 2011
Paul Klukas
Planning Systems
1530 Faraday Avenue #100
Carlsbad CA 92008
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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,
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CHRIS DeCERBO
Principal Planner
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Don Neu, Planning Director
Jeremy Riddle, Project Engineer
Chris DeCerbo, Principal Planner
File Copy
Data Entry
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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August 26, 2011
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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,
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Fred W. Clark Sr.
Land Management Representative
Telephone: (619) 550-6105
Cc: DWilhelm/Project Planner
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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
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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
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Mr. Keith Hansen
O'Day Consultants
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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
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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
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O'Day Consultants
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To avoid delays in response to future correspondence, please refer to File Reference number 11-238.
Sincerely,
D.R. Quinn
Manager-Pipeline Engineering
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Enclosures
cc: Mr. AI Giese w/enclosures
Mr. J.C. Constantino w/enclosures