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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: Southeast corner of Camino de los Rancho Santa Fe
Road.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Development of a 7.6 acre neighborhood commercial center
which includes a gas station, office and retail suites.
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
and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a result of said
review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a significant
impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project. Justification for this
action is on file in the Planning Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents 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
21 days of date of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Christer Westman in the
Planning Department at 438-1161, extension 4448.
DATED: MAY 2, 1991
CASE NO: CT 91-6/SDP 91-6/
CUP 91-4/PUD 91-3
APPLICANT: TIENDA DE LA ESQUINA
PUBLISH DATE: MAY 2, 1991
MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER
Planning Director
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2O75 Las Palmas Drive • Carlsbad, California 92OO9-4859 (619) 438-1161
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART H
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. CT 91-6/SDP 91-6/CUP 91-4/PUD 91-3
DATE: April 24. 1991
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Tienda De La Esquina
2. APPLICANT: Cunningham Barisic
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: Cunningham Barisic Development Corp
340 South Flower Street
Orange. CA 92668
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED:
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Development of a 7.6 acre neighborhood commercial center which
includes a gas station, office and retail suites located at the southeast
comer of Camino De Los Coches and Rancho Santa Fe Road.
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 or Negative Declaration.
* 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. On the checklist, "NO" will be checked to indicate this
determination.
* An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspect of the project may
cause a significant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for a Negative Declaration however, if
adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be deemed insignificant. These findings are shown
in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and "YES-insig" respectively.
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.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:YES
(sig)
YES
(insig)
NO
1. Result in unstable earth conditions or
increase the exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards?
2. Appreciably change the topography or any
unique physical features?
3. Result in or be affected by erosion of soils
either on or off the site?
4. Result in changes in the deposition of beach
sands, or modification of the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or
any bay, inlet or lake?
5. Result in substantial adverse effects on
ambient air quality?
6. Result in substantial changes in air
movement, odor, moisture, or temperature?
7. Substantially change the course or flow of
water (marine, fresh or flood waters)?
8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface
water, ground water or public water supply?
9. Substantially increase usage or cause
depletion of any natural resources?
10. Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
11. Alter a significant archeological,
paleontological or historical site,
structure or object?
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BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic
plants)? X
13. Introduce new species of plants into an area,
or a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species? X
14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any
agricultural crop or affect prime, unique
or other farmland of state or local
importance? X
15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals, all water dwelling organisms
and insects? X
16. Introduce new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals? X
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
17. Alter the present or planned land use
of an area? X
18. Substantially affect public utilities,
schools, police, fire, emergency or other
public services? X
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HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
19. Result in the need for new or modified sewer
systems, solid waste or hazardous waste
control systems?
20. Increase existing noise levels?
21. Produce new light or glare?
22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion
or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
23. Substantially alter the density of the
human population of an area?
24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
25. Generate substantial additional traffic?
26. Affect existing parking facilities, or
create a large demand for new parking?
27. Impact existing transportation systems or
alter present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods?
28. Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic?
29. Increase traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
30. Interfere with emergency response plans or
emergency evacuation plans?
31. Obstruct any scenic vista or create an
aesthetically offensive public view?
32. Affect the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
_x_
X
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:
33. Does the project have the potential
to substantially degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wild-
life 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 en-
dangered plant or animal, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory.
34. Does the project have the potential
to achieve short-term, to the dis-
advantage of long-term, environmental
goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period of
time while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.)
35. Does the project have the possible
environmental effects which are in-
dividually limited but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively con-
siderable" means that the incremental
effects of an individual 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.)
36. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
The project proposes approximately 27,500 cubic yards of cut and fill. Grading quantities based on a
net pad area of 5.9 acres will be less than 5000 c.y. per acre. Grading will eliminate a split pad situation
and create a single superpad. Because the site has been previously graded the change in topography will
not be significant. Slope planting and other erosion control methods will be employed to eliminate the
affects of erosion.
The project location is not adjacent to any significant bodies of water. There is a riparian corridor on
an adjacent property to the south which is in an open space designation. That corridor will not be
directly affected by development of the subject site. At some future date the corridor may be enhanced
as part of a City wide trails implementation program.
Although CEQA does allow for a certain percentage of particulates to be released the cumulative effect
has created a level of substandard air quality on a regional level. The projects location, adjacent to a
section of the City's proposed trail system and in close proximity to apartments and single family
residential developments, will offer the opportunity of greater than average pedestrian movement the
higher numbers of visits by foot or bicycle will theoretically reduce the impacts on air quality.
It is not anticipated that the proposal will have an effect on air movement, odor, moisture, or
temperature. The buildings proposed are single story and relatively low and no uses have been identified
which would have offensive odors, create moisture or change the general temperature.
Although the project site is located adjacent to a riparian corridor there is no intended disturbance to be
carried out. That corridor is within a designated open space zone and will be enhanced as open space.
From project construction the rate at which water percolates to the water table will be altered. Because
it will be over a relatively small area it is not expected that there will be a significant effect. The project
will also include a drainage system which will filter urban pollutants which further protects the ground
water. No significant natural resources have been identified as being used for operation or construction
of the project. It is not anticipated that substantial amounts of fuel or energy will be necessary to
operate any of the proposed uses.
The Project has been disturbed by previous grading. There has been no evidence of archeological,
paleontological or historical significance on the site.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
Field observation did not reveal the presence of any mature trees or significant areas of mature shrubs.
The cause of the absence of plant life on the site must be do to the previous grading activity which
denuded the site and created pads. Once the project is built and landscaped there will be more landscape
than is currently onsite.
The site has not been used as an agricultural site nor is it a viable location for crop production. There
is not enough acreage for agriculture and its proximity to Rancho Santa Fe Road may have negative
effects if there was fanning.
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It is assumed that because there is an absence of vegetation onsite that there are no species of animals
which are dependent on the site. No wildlife was observed during field inspections.
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
The site is designated as a commercial zone on the General Plan and also as commercial in the La Costa
Master Plan. The intended use is consistent with these designations. There is no application pending
to change the designated zoning or General Plan.
It is not anticipated that there will be a significant increase on the demand for services from public
utilities, schools, police, or fire.
Sewer needs can be accommodated by existing systems so there is no need to expand or create a new
system.
Noise and light will be generated by the project, however not in significant quantities. Commercial
lighting will be designed to focus the throw on parking lots and specified locations on the buildings.
Noise will be produced primarily by automobile traffic and related sources. Noise levels will not exceed
existing levels of adjacent uses.
A gasoline service station is proposed as part of the project. Installation of the gas tanks will be subject
to current standards. As mentioned earlier in this analysis a filter system will be implemented to protect
the surrounding environment from contaminated surface run off. Because of these precautions the
impacts will be reduced to insignificance. The project will not alter the density of human population in
the area nor will it affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing. The project will
ultimately serve the existing neighborhood.
Traffic will be generated by the development. A traffic study has been done and some mitigation has
been designed into the project to lessen impacts. A deceleration lane will be provided on Rancho Santa
Fe Road for an ingress only. A full exit/entrance will be provided on Camino de los Coches where there
will also be a nearby traffic signal. All parking necessary will be provided on site. Because of these
provisions there will not be a significant impact on the environment. The project will not impact existing
transportation systems; alter waterborne, rail or air traffic; increase traffic hazards; or interfere with
emergency response plans.
The site is both cut and fill. Closest to the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and Camino de los
Coches the site is at its lowest point relative to the streets. The buildings are designed as single story
structures and will therefore not have a significant impact relative to view obstruction. The proposal will
neither add to nor remove from existing recreational opportunities.
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ANALYSIS OF VIABLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SUCH AS:
a) Phased development of the project,
b) alternate site designs,
c) alternate scale of development,
d) alternate uses for the site,
e) development at some future time rather than now,
f) alternate sites for the proposed, and
g) no project alternative.
If the development was phased the ultimate impacts of the project would be delayed until all phases were
complete. However, the ultimate impacts are not considered significant so there would not be an
overriding environmental benefit by phasing.
The project could be redesigned, the scale of development could be reduced or the uses could be
different. Any combination of the above alternatives may have an effect on the overall impacts. Because
of the relatively small size of the site any changes made would not have a significant beneficial
environmental impact.
Development at a future date will postpone impacts until that time. Services are available now and there
are no significant biological impacts that have been identified.
No alternate sites have been reviewed. The no project alternative would have no environmental impacts
to existing conditions but could have an economic impact.
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DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
X I find 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 Conditional Negative
Declaration will be proposed.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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Signature
Date Planning Directo
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LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING 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
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PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCA-
TION: Southeast corner of Camteo
de losftancho fttnf a Fo fload-
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: De-
velopment of a 7.« «em neighbor-
hood commercial crater which in-
cludes • |*i station, oBlee and re-
taUmttM.
The City of Carlibad hat eoo-
ducted an environmental review of
tin above described project pur-suant to the Guideline! tar Imple-
mentation of the California En-
vironmental Quality Act and the
Environmental Protection. Ordi-
nance of the CHjrof Carlibad. Ai a
• AMP****! _(ton wltt supportive document! if
on flle in the Planning Department,
9075 Las Palmai Drive, Carlibad,
California MOW. Comments from
the public an Invited. Mease sub-
mit comments In writing to the
Planning Department within Jl
dan of date of issuance. If you hi
Westman in the Planning Depart-
ment at 438-1U1, extension 4MB.
Dated: May », IBM
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Applicant Tienda de la Esauina
MICHAEL J. HOLZMXLLER
Planning DirectorCJoWO.Mayl.lWl
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