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CDP 98-44; Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center; Coastal Development Permit (CDP)
Oun-01-38 O8:27A o p.02 CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION 1)APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) Q Administrative Permit - 2nd Dwelling Unit Administrative Variance Coastal Development Permit Conditional Use Permit Condominium Permit Environmental Impact Assessment General Plan Amendment Hillside Development Permit Local Coastal Plan Amendment Master Plan Non-Residential Planned Development Planned Development Permit (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLYI 78- [3 Planned Industrial Permit Q Planning Commission Determination O Precise Development Plan Q Redevelopment Permit 13 Site Development Plan Q Special Use Permit D Specific Plan Q Tentative Perecl Map Obtain Irotn Engineering Depwtment Q Tentative Tract Map Qj Variance Q Zone Change Q List other applications not specified IFOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLYI 2) 3) 4) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S). PROJECT NAME: 211-1QQ-Q6 Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:A new three storv multi-tenant office building 5) OWNER NAME (Print or Type) Carlsbad Ranch Company, LP MAILING ADDRESS 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100 CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE Carlsbad, CA 92008 760 431-5600 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE/ LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS VW/ AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWL60G6/ ~// // / /Z/?$> — • Mm SlGffWUXE/ DA/E / 6) APPLICANT NAME (Prim or Type) Smitn"Consu?8ing Architects MAILING ADDRESS 5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Ste. 650 CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE San Diego, CA 92121 619 452-3188 1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND COR*CT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. /AWr^llur A 1 <W-j/ lyi '(S^W > (0 ' \ ~ \£S SIGNATURE DATE BRIEF I7)LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 15 of Carlsbad Tract No. 94-09. Carlsbad Ranch, Units 2 & 3 per Map #13408 NOTE: A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS BE PILED, MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 3:3O P.M. A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING ONLY ONE APPLICATION BE FILED. MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 4:OO P.M. 6-01-1998 8:10AM FROM SMITH_CONSULTING-OUT 6194.523907 P. 2 c 8) LOCATION OF PROJECT: ON THE BETWEEN Armada Drive East STREET ADDRESS SIDE OF (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WESTj Fleet Street Fleet Street (NAME OP STREET* AND (NAME OF STREET] Armada Drive (corner) 9) LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 10) PROPOSED NUMBER OF LOTS 13 13) TYPE OF SUBDIVISION 16) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED PROJECT IN OPEN SPACE 19) GROSS SITE ACREAGE 22) EXISTING ZONING Q-Q P-M- 11) NUMBER OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNITS 14) PROPOSED IND OFFICE/ SQUARE FOOTAGE 17) PROPOSED INCREASE IN ADT 20) EXISTING GENERAL PLAN 23) PROPOSED ZONING (NAME OF STREET) 12) PROPOSED NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS 15) PROPOSED COMM SQUARE FOOTAGE 18) PROPOSED SEWER USAGE IN EDU 21) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION 24)IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMEBERS OR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO INSPECT ANDENTER p4Ef ROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION. I/WE CONSENT TO ENTRY FOR/ nwrCX FOR CITY USE ONLY FEE COMPUTATION APPLICATION TYPE TOTAL FEE REQUIRED FEE REQUIRED ' 3? 2.22. 00 ff /Q, DATE JUN 0 2 1998 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT. STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED RECEIVED BY: DATE FEE PAID RECEIPT NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/EXPLANATION PROJECT NAME: Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center APPLICANT NAME: PCM Properties Inc. Please describe fully the proposed project. 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 consists of an approximately 42,960 square foot, three story steel framed building with stone, stucco and glass finishes. The occupancy of the building is to be exclusively deluxe offices 173 parking spaces are provided utilizing landscape strips, islands and terms as a buffer The building is located on a corner site with extensive landscaping adjacent ot the streets and property lines Enhanced paved lunch patios, as required by the City of Carlsbad, are provided at the North and Southeast ends of the property for the tenants use. Applications are being submitted for a Coastal Development permit and site development plan review. An application is also being submitted for partial reduction of a required 35 landscape setback along eastern property line. R«v. 4/81 ProjD««c.frm *u »->*'»' '&* ACCOUNT NO. * RECEIPT NO. 53385 P Pnntcd INI focyclod ptpor. TOTALNOT VALID UNLESS VALIDATED BY .„ » :» CASH REGeT^:||^ - ¥ '*,•> 'f ^ ,K -x **^ ,' , ' -'4 C 4 SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM FOR ALL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS + APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR SINGLE FAMILY REGULAR & MINOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (flppfcatfon checklist for Non-Single Family Regular Coastal De^opmentP&wits covered under separate handou^ This supplemental application is to be filed for any development requiring a Coastal Development Permit issued by the City of Carlsbad. I. GENERAL BACKGROUND A. Estimated Cost of Development: Development costing $60,000 or more does not qualify as a Minor Coastal Development Permit. The Planning Director shall make the final determination regarding a project's cost of development. The primary basis for determining cost of development will be the application of dollar costs per square foot for different types of residential construction. These costs are set by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and are applied throughout San Diego County. Please complete the following information to assist in the determination of this project's cost of development (Contractor proposals may a/so be submitted for consideration by the Planning Director). => New Residential Square Footage: square feet x $78.00/sq. ft. = $ => Residential Addition Square Footage: square feet x $94.00/sq. ft. = $ => Any Garage Square Footage: square feet x $22.00/sq. ft. = $ => Residential Conversion Square Footage: square feet x $26.00/sq. ft. = $ => For Non-Residential Uses, use the following figures for calculations: Retail/Store @ $38.00/sq. ft.; Restaurant @ $69.00/ sq. ft.; Office @ $55.00/ sq. ft.; Manufacturing/Warehouse @ $24.00/sq. ft.: 42,960 square feet x $55.00sq. ft. = $ 2,362,800.00 COST OF DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATE: $2.362,800.00 B. Do you wish to apply for: 1. A Minor Coastal Development Permit (Under $60,000) 2. A Regular Coastal Development Permit ($60,000 or more) x . Form 15 10/97 Page 1 of 8 C. Street address of proposed development foi-nAT of Flo^t" Rj-T-f*(a1" anri D. Assessor's Parcel Number of proposed development 211-100-06 E. Development Description: 1 . Briefly describe project: ProJect consists of one three mill •)- i — •hp»nan+- of-Fi r-g> Vin i 1 ri-j nr wi 'Hh 2. Estimated cost of development: F. Describe the present land uses (i.e. Vacant land, single family homes, apartments, offices, etc.) that surround the proposed development to the: North: Spieker Properties (lots 11 & 14) grading started South: Hotel/Timeshare East: Lego Land West: Vacant (lot 12) G. Is project located within a 100 year flood plain? Q Yes 0 No II. PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY A. Are there existing structures on the property? Q Yes 0 No If yes, please describe. B. Will any existing structure be removed/demolished? Q Yes 0 No If yes to either question, describe the extent of the demolition or removal, including the relocation site, if applicable (also show on plans). III. LOT COVERAGE A. Existing and Proposed Existing New Proposed Total Building Coverage o sq. ft. 14,370 sq. ft. 14f 370 sq. ft. Landscaped Area 42f soo sq.ft. 22 f 532 sq.ft. as f 032 sq.ft. Hardscape Area 0 sq. ft. 70,880 sq.ft. 70,880 sq.ft. Unimproved Area (Left Natural) n sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 0 sq.ft. Form 15 10/97 Page 2 of 8 B. Parking: Number of existing spaces Number of new spaces proposed 173 Existing/Proposed TOTAL: 173 Number of total spaces required 1 73 Number of covered spaces o Number of uncovered spaces 173 Number of standard spaces 1 ^R Number of compact spaces 35 Is tandem parking existing? Q Yes # 0 No Is tandem parking proposed? Q Yes # [jj] No C. Grade Alteration: Is any grading proposed? [x] Yes Q No If yes, please complete the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Amount of cut 2,945 Amount of fill i,^fio Maximum height of fill slope 4 Maximum height of cut slope o Amount of import or export 1 RRR Location of borrow or disposal site L<~>t ^ in r-ar-iRi cu. yds. cu. yds. feet feet cu. yds. -iarl Ranrh Form 15 10/97 Page 3 of 8 o oCity of Carlsbad Planning Department NOTICE OF FINAL ACTION COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 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 Application #: CDP 98-44/SDP 98-11 Case Name: Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center Applicant: David Meyer Filing Date: November 12. 1998 Decision Date: November 10. 1998 Agent (if different): N/A Address: 619 S. Vulcan Ave.. #102. Encinitas. CA Address: N/A 92024 _ Phone: N/A Phone: (760U3 1-5600. ext. 103 _ ACTION: 3 APPROVED APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 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: D NOT APPEALABLE TO THE COASTAL COMMISSION. 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, 3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200, San Diego, California 92108-1725, Telephone (619) 521-8036. The lime 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 other paper seeking judicial review must be filed in the appropriate court not later than ninety (90) days following the date on which this decision becomes final; however, if within ten (10) days after the decision becomes final a request for the record of I>H- proceedings accompanied by the required deposit in an amount sufficient to cover the estimated cost of preparation of such a record, the lime within which such petition may be filed in court is extended to not later than thirly (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 Milage Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008. 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (76O) 438-1161 • FAX (76O) 438-0894 e City of CARLSBAD Planning Departmi A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: October 7, 1998 Application complete date: June 29, 1998 Project Planner: Don Neu Project Engineer: Mike Shirey SUBJECT: SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 - CARLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CENTER- Request for a recommendation of approval for a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a three-story, multi-tenant, office building containing 42,960 square feet of building area with at-grade parking on a 3.45 acre lot located on the northeast corner of Armada Drive and Fleet Street within Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan in the Coastal Zone and Local Facilities Management Zone 13. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4398 and 4399, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of SDP 98-11 and CDP 98-44, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. INTRODUCTION These applications propose developing Lot 15 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan with a three- story building containing 42,960 square feet of multi-tenant office space. Administrative Variance 98-06 has been approved which provides for a reduction in the 35 foot landscape setback along the east property line shared with LEGOLAND. The Administrative Variance was necessary because of the unusual configuration of the lot which is also subject to a greater than usual building and landscape setback. The proposed land use is permitted by the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207(A)). The Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit applications are required for the City to determine that the design of the project complies with all city standards including the requirements of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, and the Local Coastal Program. The project is in compliance with all city requirements based on the granting of the Administrative Variance. The building is proposed at a height of 44 feet and 6 inches which requires approval by the City Council. The project was analyzed in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 94-01) and no new environmental impacts or changed circumstances have been identified. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission recommend approval of a site development plan and coastal development permit for the Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center project proposed for Lot 15. The project site is a 3.45 acre lot located on the northeast corner of SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 October?, 1998 Page 2 - C&RLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CENTER Armada Drive and Fleet Street within Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. Planning Area 2 is located in the central portion of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. The project consists of a total of 42,960 square feet of multi-tenant office space to be contained in a single three-story building. A total of 172 at-grade parking spaces will be constructed. Perimeter landscaping is proposed to screen the parking areas. Two outdoor eating areas are proposed. The first is located near the north end of the site and the second is in the southern portion of the lot. Each outdoor eating area will have two precast concrete tables with benches and two precast concrete trash containers. The tables will be set on patio areas containing tree planter areas which will provide shade. A single cooling tower enclosure reaching a height of 14 feet will be constructed of concrete block and finished with cement plaster to match the building material. Use of this type of cooling system greatly reduces the need to put equipment on the roof of the building. The proposed building is set outside the required street setbacks at the comer of Armada Drive and Fleet Street. The building footprint is generally rectangular in shape with the shortest length parallel to Armada Drive and the longest length parallel to Fleet Street. Rounded elements are incorporated into the south and west elevations. The main building entrance is oriented to the southeast. As previously described, the building is proposed at a height of 44 feet and 6 inches. Section III. C. 1. c. of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan contains a provision that due to the unusual shape of Lot 15, setbacks will not have to be increased for buildings over 35 feet in height. The Planning Director has approved an administrative variance to reduce the rear landscape setback adjacent to LEGOLAND as shown on the proposed plan. The findings were able to be made due to the unusual configuration of the lot which is also subject to a 35 foot wide building and landscape setback along the easterly property line. The greater than usual setback was established in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan to provide screening for LEGO Drive and LEGOLAND from the adjacent business park. The two affected property owners have worked cooperatively to reconfigure the corresponding landscape easement to provide a configuration that provides the intended screening and improves the layout potential for Lot 15. Several types of materials are proposed to be used on the exterior of the building. Polished and sandblasted granite tile will be used along with limestone tile. All tiles are earthtone colors in keeping with the applicable design guidelines. Dryvit will be used on the cornice detail of the building. Dryvit is a textured material that appears more like a natural stone product than stucco, in part because of the different flecks of color it contains. Angled window heads are proposed around windows and a cornice is proposed along the top of the building. Building height is varied as required by the applicable design guidelines of the specific plan. A green glass will be used for the window areas and will be separated by metal mullions. The building will have a balcony with a metal pipe rail on the section closest to the corner of Armada Drive and Fleet Street. These metal surfaces will be painted a dark green metallic color. The project site was rough graded pursuant to the Carlsbad Ranch Master Tentative Tract Map (CT 94-09). The site will be finish graded to maintain the gentle north to south slope that presently exists. The proposed grading operation will balance onsite. A direct sidewalk connection is proposed from the building to the sidewalk on Fleet Street. SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 October?, 1998 Page 3 -C&RL SBAD RANCH CORPORATE CEINTER General Plan, Zoning & Existing Land Use for the Site and Adjacent Property The following table lists the general plan, zoning and existing land use for the site and adjacent properties: Site North South East West GENERAL PLAN O/PI 0/PI TR/C TR O/PI ZONING 0-Q/P-M-Q O-Q/P-M-Q C-T-Q/C-2-Q C-T-Q O-Q/P-M-Q EXISTING LAND USE Vacant development pad Two office buildings under construction Hotel/Timeshare Project under construction LEGOLAND under construction Vacant development pad O/PI (Office/Planned Industrial), TR (Travel Recreation Commercial), C (Community Commercial), O-Q/P-M-Q (Office/Planned Industrial, Qualified Development Overlay Zone), C-T-Q (Commercial-Tourist, Qualified Development Overlay Zone), C-2-Q (General Commercial, Qualified Development Overlay Zone) Site Description The project site consists of a vacant development pad. No sensitive vegetation exists on the property. The site has street frontage on Armada Drive and Fleet Street. Prior Actions On January 9, 1996, the City Council approved the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment (SP 207(A)) and related applications. The project site consists of 1 of the 9 lots within Planning Area 2, the Research and Development/Office area. The specific plan permits office, research and development, related manufacturing, processing, and storage uses. Applicable Regulations The proposed project is subject to the following plans, ordinances and standards as analyzed within the following section of this staff report: A. Office/Planned Industrial (O/PI) General Plan Land Use Designation; B. Office/Planned Industrial, Qualified Development Overlay Zone (O-Q/P-M-Q); C. Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207(A)); SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 October?, 1998 Page 4 - CARLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CENTER D. Site Development Plan findings required by the Qualified Development Overlay Zone - Carlsbad Municipal Code, Chapter 21.06, Section 21.06.020; E. Comprehensive Land Use Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport; F. Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone - Carlsbad Municipal Code, Chapter 21.203; and G. Growth Management Ordinance (Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 13). IV. ANALYSIS The recommendation of approval for this project was developed by analyzing the project's consistency with the applicable policies and regulations listed above. Therefore, this section will cover the project's compliance with each of the regulations listed above in the order in which they are presented. A. & B. GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING The proposed office project is consistent with the office industrial land use designation (O/PI) permitted for this site by the General Plan, the zoning map and the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. In addition, the specific plan implements objectives of the General Plan by including required circulation improvements and provisions for alternative modes of transportation such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Zoning for the site is Office/Planned Industrial, Qualified Development Overlay Zone (O-Q/P-M-Q). The zoning designation also permits the use subject to approval of a site development plan. This is consistent with the specific plan which was established with the requirement that each site require approval of a site development plan. C. CARLSBAD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan establishes the permitted uses for the site as well as the development standards and design guidelines. The project plans comply with the requirements of the specific plan. The permitted uses for the project site include office, research and development, related manufacturing, processing and storage facilities which are an essential component of principal permitted office, research and development uses. The office use proposed for the site is within the list of permitted uses. The development standards of the specific plan have also been complied with as demonstrated in the following table: STANDARD Building Height REQUIRED 35 ft., allowed height protrusions to 45 ft.; or 45 ft., allowed height protrusions to 55 ft. with City Council approval. PROPOSED 44 feet and 6 inches SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 October?, 1998 Page 5 -CKRL s~\ SBAD RANCH CORPORATE C ;R STANDARD Building Coverage Parking Standards Employee Eating Areas Trash Enclosures Building and Landscape Setbacks Parking Areas REQUIRED 50% if all surface parking 172 spaces 2,578 sq. ft. required Minimum 6 ft. high masonry walls with gates. Color and/or materials similar to the project. Armada Drive - 30 ft. Fleet Street - 20 ft. Interior side yards - 10 ft. Rear yard on LEGO Drive - 35 ft. Screen with berms and landscaping where sight distance standards permit. PROPOSED 9.5% 173 spaces 2,580 sq. ft. provided 7 ft high concrete block walls with cement plaster to match the building. Metal gates to match building color. Armada Drive - 30 ft. Fleet Street - 20 ft. Interior side yards - 10 ft. Rear yard on LEGO Drive - Varies from 14 ft. to 64 ft. (Administrative Variance approved) Landscape screening proposed. Site is elevated above Armada Drive. Design Guidelines The specific plan also contains design guidelines applicable to the project site. The guidelines address building orientation, building form and massing, architectural character, building materials, and roofs. The project design complies with the design guidelines of the specific plan as demonstrated in the following table: STANDARD REQUIRED PROPOSED Building Orientation Office buildings shall maintain a strong relationship to the road. The building is sited so that it has frontage on both streets adjacent to the lot. Building Form & Massing Buildings shall be articulated by changes in height and vertical planes to reduce the appearance of bulk. The use of features such as balconies, arcades, window & entry recesses are encouraged to provide visual interest & detail. The building height is varied to reduce the appearance of bulk and vertical planes and broken by several changes in the footprint of the structure resulting in separation between building planes. The project design includes a balcony as well as angled window heads to create additional depth. SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 October?, 1998 Page 6 -CARLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CENTER;NTEI STANDARD REQUIRED PROPOSED Architectural Character Building design shall incorporate or be generally compatible with a Mediterranean vocabulary. The proposed exterior building design utilizes stone and textured wall surfaces to meet this guideline. Building Materials Stucco with accent materials such as tile, natural stone, or other compatible natural building materials shall be preferred. Substantial use of mirrored, reflective or darkly tinted glass should be avoided to prevent the appearance of glass curtain walls. Granite and limestone tile as well as dryvit are proposed. Windows are proposed to be green tinted glass to meet energy conservation requirements and are separated by the main building surfaces to prevent the appearance of glass curtain walls. Roofs For large buildings, flat roofs with appropriate parapet treatment to provide relief may be acceptable. Parapet height is varied and treatment is proposed by the use of a cornice and a rounded parapet element noted on the roof plan. D. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS REQUIRED BY THE O-OVERLAY ZONE The Qualified Development Overlay Zone (Q-Overlay) which is a part of the zoning designation for the property requires that a site development plan be approved for the proposed use prior to the issuance of any building permit. Four findings are required by the Q-Overlay Zone. The required findings with justification for each are contained in Planning Commission Resolution No. 4398 . This section summarizes the necessary findings and support for each. The requested use is properly related to the site, surroundings and environmental setting as the project design complies with the requirements of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan as demonstrated in section "C" of this report. All required building and landscape setbacks have been incorporated into the project design except for a portion of the rear yard landscape setback for which an administrative variance has been approved. The site is also adequate in shape to accommodate the use as all other applicable code requirements have been met including the parking and building coverage standards. Approximately 11 percent of the parking area will be landscaped while only 3 percent is required. A total of 21 percent of the site will be landscaped. Building coverage is proposed at 9.5 percent of the site area. All features necessary to adjust the use to existing and permitted future uses will be provided. Landscaping is proposed to screen the parking areas. Adequate vehicle circulation has been SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 - C&RLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CE October?, 1998 Page? OTER provided to accommodate truck turning movements. Access to the site will be provided by a driveway onto Armada Drive and Fleet Street. The planned street system is adequate to handle all traffic generated by the use. The proposed use is consistent with the use analyzed in the circulation analysis prepared for Program EIR 94-01 for the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. USE PLAN FOR McCLELLAN - PALOMARE. COMPREHENSIVE LAND AIRPORT The project site is located within the Airport Influence Area for McClellan - Palomar Airport. The site is inside the 60 CNEL noise contour for Palomar Airport. The property is approximately 7,000 feet west of the airport. The airport land use plan identifies the use as being compatible with the noise levels for the site. The project was sent to SANDAG staff and the Palomar Airport manager for review and found to be in conformance with the airport land use plan. F.MELLQII SEGMENT OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM As designed the project is consistent with the relevant policies of the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program, the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan which serves as partial implementation of the Mello II Segment for the project site, and the Coastal Resource protection Overlay Zone (Zoning Ordinance Section 21.203). This is demonstrated by the following: the project site has been graded pursuant to the Carlsbad Ranch Master Tentative Map; no steep slopes or native vegetation exist on-site; and, no drainage impacts on coastal resources will occur as the design includes the use of a drainage water filter system. G. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE (LFMP -ZONE 13) The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 13 in the northwest quadrant. The impacts on public facilities created by this project and compliance with the adopted performance standards are summarized as follows: FACILITY City Administration Library Wastewater Treatment Capacity Parks Drainage Circulation Fire Open Space Schools IMPACTS N/A N/A 24EDU $.40/sq. ft. Basin C 859 ADT Station 4 N/A Payment of non-residential school fee at bldg. permit issuance COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 - CARLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CE October?, 1998 Pase 8 ;NTER FACILITY Sewer Collection System Water Distribution System IMPACTS 24EDU 24EDU COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS Yes Yes V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed project was analyzed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 94-01) certified for the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment and related applications on January 9, 1996, by the City Council. A Statement of Overriding Consideration was adopted for cumulative impacts to air quality, agriculture, and traffic which cannot be fully mitigated. The cumulative impacts are regional in nature and occur in areas outside the jurisdiction of the City. Mitigation measures required for the grading plan and final map for Master Tentative Map CT 94-09 have been applied. Mitigation measures incorporated into this site development plan include adequate on-site circulation to reduce vehicle queuing, bicycle parking facilities, showers for bicycling employees' use, pedestrian connections to the site, use of reclaimed water for landscape watering, and preparation of a solid waste management plan for City review and approval and implementation of that plan. As a result, the environmental analysis for the site development plan included an Initial Study (Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part II) focusing on any changes from approved plans and the project contemplated in the EIR to what is proposed with this site development plan. No additional significant adverse impacts were identified in the initial study for the project, therefore, no further environmental review is required. A Notice of Prior Compliance was prepared for the project and published in the North County Times Newspaper. A Notice of Determination will be filed upon the final action being taken on the project. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4398 (SDP 98-11) 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4399 (CDP 98-44) 3. Location Map 4. Background Data Sheet 5. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form 6. Disclosure Form 7. Prior Environmental Compliance 8. Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part II 9. Reduced Exhibits 10. Exhibits "A" - "I", dated October 7,1998 DN:sh:mh CARLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CENTER SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO:SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 CASE NAME: Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center APPLICANT: PCM Properties. Inc. REQUEST AND LOCATION: A three-story multi-tenant office building containing 42.960 square feet of building area on a 3.45 acre lot located on the northeast corner of Armada Drive and Fleet Street. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 15 of Carlsbad Tract No. 94-09. Carlsbad Ranch Units 2 & 3 per Map No. 13408. filed April 1. 1997. in the Office of the County Recorder, as file No. 1997- 147754. in the City of Carlsbad. County of San Diego. State of California. APN: 211-100-06 Acres: 3.45 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: N/A GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation: O/PI (Office/Planned Industrial) Density Allowed: N/A Density Proposed: N/A Existing Zone: O-Q/P-M-0 Proposed Zone: N/A Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning Requirements) Zoning General Plan Land Use Site O-Q/P-M-Q O/PI Vacant development pad North South East West O-Q/P-M-Q CT-Q/C2-Q CT-Q O-Q/PM-Q O/PI TR/C TR O/PI 2 office buildings under construction Hotel/Timeshare project under construction LEGOLAND under construction Vacant development pad PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): 24 Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: June 1. 1998 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Negative Declaration, issued Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated. Other, Prior Compliance with EIR 94-01 certified January 9. 1996 ^ CITY OF CARLSBAD GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM (To be Submitted with Development Application) PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT: FILE NAME AND NO: Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center - SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44 LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 13 GENERAL PLAN: Q/PI ZONING: O-O/P-M-O DEVELOPER'S NAME: PCM Properties. Inc. ADDRESS: 619 S. Vulcan Ave.. #102 PHONE NO.: (760) 944-4141 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 211-100-06 QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FT., DU): 3.45 AC.: 42.960 so. ft. ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: A. City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage = N/A B. Library: Demand in Square Footage = N/A C. Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer) 24 EDU D. Park: Demand in Acreage = $.40/sq. ft. E. Drainage: Demand in CFS = Identify Drainage Basin = C (Identify master plan facilities on site plan) F. Circulation: Demand in ADT= 859 (Identify Trip Distribution on site plan) G. Fire: Served by Fire Station No. = 4 H. Open Space: Acreage Provided = N/A I. Schools: Non-res, school fee (Demands to be determined by staff) J. Sewer: Demands in EDU 24 Identify Sub Basin = (Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan) K. Water: Demand in GPD= 5.280 L. The project is not proposing any dwelling units thereby not impacting the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance. o o City of Carlsbad Planning Department DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 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: 1. APPLICANT List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application. PCM Properties, Inc. 619 S. Vulcan Ave.. Suite 102 Enr.in1t.re, ra Q?n?d Lot 15 Carlsbad Ranch. LLC 619 S. Vulcan Ave, Suite 102 Encinitas, 0\ 92024 2. 3. OWNER List the names and addresses of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved. Carlsbad Ranch Conpany, L.P. _5600 Avenida im , CA 92008 If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. David C. Meyer Paul Ecke. Jr. Paul Ecke III Lizbeth A. Ecke 619 S. Vulcan Ave., Suite 102 Encinitas, CA 92024 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 5600 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Sara Ecke May-._,.<. ,,, 56QQAvenida Encinas, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust. 2075 Las Palmas Dr • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1 576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 430-O894 ® 5. Have you had i City staff, BoardsT (12) months? Yes No than $250 worth of business tra ommissions, Committees and/or C If yes, please indicate person(s):. ;ted with any member -of hcil within the past twelve Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, 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." NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary. Christopher C. Calkins, President- Print or type name of owner Signature of applicant/date David C. Meyer. President Print or type name of applicant Disclosure Statement 10/96 Page 2 of 2 o o City of Carlsbad Planning Department PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Please Take Notice: The Planning Department has determined that the environmental effects of the project described below have already been considered in conjunction with previously certified environmental documents and, therefore, no additional environmental review will be required and a notice of determination will be filed. Project Title: Project Location: Project Description: Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center - Lot 15 Northeast corner of Armada Drive and Fleet Street within Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan A Site Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and an Administrative Variance for a three-story multi-tenant office building containing 42,960 square feet of building area with at grade parking. The Administrative Variance is to reduce the rear yard landscape setback along approximately 39 percent of the length of the rear property line. Justification for this determination is on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 20 days of date of publication. DATED: CASE NO: CASE NAME: JULY 6, 1998 SDP 98-11/CDP 98-44/AV 98-06 CARLSBAD RANCH CORPORATE CENTER - kOT 1 5 PUBLISH DATE: JULY 6, 1998 IVneHAEl/J. HOLZM^LER Planning Director 2O75 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (76O) 438-1161 - FAX (76O) 438-O894 c ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO: SDP98-11/CDP 98-44/AV 98-06 BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center - Lot 15 2. APPLICANT: PCM Properties. Inc. 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 619 S. Vulcan Ave.. # 102. Encinitas. CA 92024. (760) 944-4141 DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED:4. 5.PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Site Development Plan. Coastal Development Permit and Administrative Variance for a three-story multi-tenant office building containing 42.960 square feet of building area with at grade parking spaces on a 3.45 acre pre-graded lot on the northeast corner of Armada Drive and Fleet Street north of Palomar Airport Road within Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. SUMMARY OF 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. [~| Land Use and Planning | | Population and Housing [~~| Geological Problems [X] Water M Air Quality [>^ Transportation/Circulation ^ Public Services | | Biological Resources ^ Utilities & Service Systems | | Energy & Mineral Resources | | Aesthetics | | Hazards | | Cultural Resources | | Noise | | Recreation | | Mandatory Findings of Significance Rev. 03/28/96 o DETERMINATION. (To be completed by the Lead Agency) [ | I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. | | 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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. | | I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. | | I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one potentially significant effect 1) 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. An Negative declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [X] 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 (EIR) pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been voided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR. including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared. Planner Signature Date Planning Directors Signature Date Rev. 03/28/96 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment 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 adversely significant, 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 significant. • Based on an "EIA-Part II", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant effect on the environment, but all potentially significant 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 (Prior Compliance). • When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR if the significant 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 effect on the environment. Rev. 03/28/96 c o • If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce 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: (1) the potentially significant 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 impact to less than significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant impact has not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part II 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 and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant. Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). 1 LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:. a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (Source #(s): (1; pg. 5.7-1 through 5.7-18) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? (1; pg.5.4-5 through 5.4-13, 5.7-1 through 5.7- 18, and 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? (l;pg. 5.7-8 and 5.7-9) d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses? (1; pg. 5.1-1 through 5.1-16) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? (1; 5.7-1 through 5.7-18) Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D Less Than Significant Impact D D D D D No Impact POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? (1; pg. 7-1 through 7-4) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? (1; pg. 7-8 and 7- 9) c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? (1; pg. 7-8 and 7-9) D D D D D D D III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? (1; Appendix A) b) Seismic ground shaking? (1: Appendix A) c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? (1; Appendix A) d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (1; Appendix A) e) Landslides or mudflows? (1; Appendix A) f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (1; Appendix A and pg. 5.12-6 and 5.12-7) g) Subsidence of the land? (1; Appendix A) h) Expansive soils? (1: Appendix A) i) Unique geologic or physical features? (1; Appendix A) D n nn n nnn nnn nDn nnn n n n n IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? (1; Appendix A)D D D Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? (1: pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) f) Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? (1; pg. 5.9-13 through 5.9-22 and 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? (1; pg. 5.9-13 through 5.9-22) o Potentially Potentially Significant Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D D D D D D Less Than Significant Impact D D D D D D No Impact V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? (1; pg. 5.2-1 through 5.2-8) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (1; pg. 5.2-1, 5.2-4, 5.2-6, and 5.2-7) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? (1; Appendix A) d) Create objectionable odors? (1; Appendix A) VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (1; pg. 5.5-1 through 5.5-29) b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (1; pg. 5.5-1 through 5.5-29) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? (1; pg. 5.5-1 through 5.5-29 and 5.9-1 through 5.9-4) d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (1; pg. 5.5-25 and 5.5-26) e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (1; Appendix A) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? (1; pg. 5.7-16) g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (1; pg. 5.7-1 through 5.7-18) D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D m D El D D D D D VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats D D D £ Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (1; ps.. 5.4-1 through 5.4- 13) d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? (l;pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) Potentially Significant Impact D D D D w Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D Less Than Significant Impact D D D D No Impact VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal? a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? (1; Appendix A) b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? (1; Appendix A) c) 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? (1; Appendix A) D D D D D D D D D IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? (1; pg. 5.6-1 through 5.6-7) b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (1: 5.9-1 through 5.9-4) c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazards? (1; pg. 5.6-1 through 5.6-7) d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? (1; pg. 5.6-1 through 5.6-7) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? (1; pg. 5.7-8 and 5.7-9) D D D D D D D D D D D D D X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? (1; pg. 5.8-1 through 5.8-7) b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (1; pg. 5.8-1 through 5.8-7) D D D D XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? (1; pg. 5.9-1 and 5.9-2) b) Police protection? (1; pg. 5.9-2 through 5.9-4) c) Schools? (1; pg. 5.9-7 through 5.9-13) d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? (1; pg. 5.7-2, 5.7-3. and 5.7-16) e) Other governmental services? (1; pg. 5.7-2 and 5.7-16) nn Dn D nD n n nn Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).oPotentially Potentially Significant Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than No Significant Impact Impact XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? (1; Appendix A) b) Communications systems? (1; Appendix A) c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? (1; pg. 5.9-4 through 5.9-7) d) Sewer or septic tanks? (1; pg. 5.9-4 through 5.9-7) e) Storm water drainage? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) f) Solid waste disposal? (1; pg. 5.10-1 through 5.10-5) g) Local or regional water supplies? (1; pg. 5.9-13 and 5.9-22) D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? (1; pg. 5.11-1 through 5.11-7) b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect? (1; pg. 5.11-1 through 5.11-7) c) Create light or glare? (1; Appendix A) XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) b) Disturb archaeological resources? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) c) Affect historical resources? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? (1; pg. 5.3- 1 through 5.3-8) e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D g n XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? (1; pg. 5.7-2 through 5.7-3 and 5.7-16) b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (1; pg. 5.7-2 through 5.7-3 and 5.7-16)D D D D XVI. 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 ranae of a rare or D Rev. 03/28/96 c Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). 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? ("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)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact D D D D D D XVII. 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. Rev. 03/28/96 c o DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center Project is proposed for lot 15 a 3.45 acre property located on the northeast corner of Armada Drive and Fleet Street north of Palomar Airport Road within Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. The project consists of a three-story multi- tenant office building containing 42,960 square feet of building area. All parking for the project will be constructed at grade. Planning Area 2 is located in the central portion of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. The project site fronts on Armada Drive and Fleet Street and is adjacent to the LEGOLAND site on the east. The proposed administrative variance is to reduce the rear yard landscape setback along the border with the LEGOLAND project from the required 35 feet for a portion of the area due to the irregular lot configuration of the project site. The setback area is also subject to a private landscape easement. The length of the rear property line is 938 feet. With the project as proposed 366 feet (39%) of the rear property line has a setback of less than 35 feet, while 572 feet (61%) has a setback of greater than 35 feet. The minimum landscape setback provided is 12 feet and the maximum width is 80 feet. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed project was evaluated in the "Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Final Program Environmental Impact Report, dated November 1995 (EIR 94-01)." EIR 94-01 evaluates the environmental effects of the development and operation of: The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan; improvements to the I-5/Cannon Road Interchange; and the development of a 24.2 acre parcel immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of the specific plan site. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is a planning document which will guide the development of a 447.40 acre area through the provision of a comprehensive set of guidelines, regulations, and implementation programs. The proposed land uses for the Specific Plan include office, research and development, related light manufacturing, commercial, hotel, destination resort, golf course, agriculture, a vocational school campus, and LEGOLAND Carlsbad. The 24.2 acre parcel adjacent to the northern boundary is proposed as a continuation of the Specific Plan golf course. EIR 94-01 analyzed the following environmental issue areas: Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, Archaeological and Paleontological Resources, Biological Resources, Traffic/Circulation, Hazardous Waste/Pesticide Residue. Land Use Compatibility; Noise. Public Services and Utilities, Solid Waste. Visual Aesthetics/Grading, and Water Quality. The Initial Study prepared for the Specific Plan Amendment is contained in Appendix A of EIR 94-01 and analyzed additional issues which were determined not to have a significant environmental impact. EIR 94-01 was certified by the Carlsbad City Council on January 9, 1996. At that time Candidate Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation and Monitoring Program were approved. All mitigation measures applicable to the Carlsbad Ranch Corporate Center - Lots 15 project proposed for an existing graded lot in Planning Area 2 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan have been incorporated into the project design or are required as conditions of approval for the project. The proposed administrative variance does not create any new environmental impacts as adequate landscape screening will be provided between the site and LEGOLAND. References to the applicable section of EIR 94-01 are provided next to each item on this environmental impact assessment form. A brief explanation is provided in the following section 10 Rev. 03/28/96 Cfor each item checked as having a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigation incorporated": V. AIR QUALITY a) Air Quality No significant impacts as a result of construction activity are anticipated. Implementation of the air quality mitigation measures will lessen long-term operation air quality impacts to a level less than significant. It was concluded in the analysis for EIR 94-01 that the development anticipated under the proposed specific plan amendment together with the development of other related projects will have a significant and unavoidable cumulative impact on the region's air quality. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted for this cumulative impact. VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION a) Increased Vehicle Trips A series of circulation system improvements are required as part of the development of the Carlsbad Ranch property. With the implementation of the improvements identified in EIR 94-01 all of the analyzed intersections and street segments are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service. It was determined that the Carlsbad Ranch project in conjunction with cumulative build-out forecasts, will result in a significant cumulative impact to the 1-5 freeway and SR-78. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted for this cumulative impact. XL PUBLIC SERVICES b) Police protection The EIR analysis concluded that the conversion of an agricultural area to an urban area which will attract visitors will require additional law enforcement and crime prevention services. The potential increase in demand on police services is a significant impact. This demand for police protection will be reduced through implementation of a mitigation measure requiring security measures to be incorporated into the proposed developments. XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS f) Solid waste disposal The generation of additional solid waste is a potentially significant impact. The mitigation measure identified in EIR 94-01 which has been applied to the project will reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. The mitigation measure requires the submittal of a solid waste management plan to address the project's needs for recycling facilities and diversion programs/measures which can be implemented. 11 Rev. 03/28/96 o g) Local or regional water supplies The project will require the construction of onsite water lines. The impacts of buildout of the Carlsbad Ranch project to water supplies are potentially significant. Implementation of the mitigation measures contained in EIR 94-01 will reduce impacts to a level of less than significant. The mitigation includes utilizing reclaimed water for landscaping on the project site. 12 Rev. 03/28/96 CLIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE) ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM QF APPLICABLE) 13 Rev. 03/28/96 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 SOURCE DOCUMENTS - (NOTE: All source documents are on file in the Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, Phone (619) 438-1161) 1. "Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Final Program Environmental Impact Report. 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