HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 92-06; Canyon Pacific; Tentative Map (CT) (3)Notice of Exempt!,t
To: X County Clerk
County of San Diego
Attn: Mail Drop C-ll
220 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
Annette J. Evans, Clerk
JAN 1 3 1993
City of Carlsbad
Planning Department
2075 Las Palmas Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(619) 438-1161
Subject: Filing of this Notice of Exemption is in compliance with Section 21152b of the Public
Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act).
Project Tide CT 92-06/PUD 92-07 - Canyon Pacific
Project Location - Specific Northeast side of Loker Avenue West between El Fuerte and
Palomar Airport Road
Project Location - City:
Description of Project:
Carlsbad Project Location - County San Diego
Conversion of an existing industrial business center into a non-
residential Planned Unit Development
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Carlsbad
Name of Person or Agency Carrying out Project:
Exempt Status: CCheck one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(l); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
X Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: 15303 Class Ifo)
Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt: It involves the conversion of existing industrial development
to non-residential Planned Unit Development _
Lead Agcy Contact Person: Elaine Blackburn Area Code/Telephone/: (619) 438-1161. X4471
If filed by applicant: Extension
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? _ Yes _ No
Signature:Date:
MICHAEL J.
Title: Planning Director
D Signed by Lead Agency
D Signed by Applicant
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itober 1989
CASE NO.
DATE:
AU63 1 1992 ,, -ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I
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PiPTT-(To be Completed by APPLICANT)
Applicant: c/° CLIFFORD - DAVISON
Address of Applicant: 2796 LOKER AVENUE WEST, SUITE 101B
CARLSBAD, CA 92008 _
Phone Number: ( 619) 438-6660 _
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than
Applicant): JAMES i. TOWARDS,12545 SORA WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92129 ' 6 1 9/ 484-6682
GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific)
Project Description: CONVERT AN EXISTING EIGHT BUILDING INDUSTRIAL
BUSINESS CENTER, TOTALING 124,404 S.F., LOCATED ON 8 . 5 ACRES
INTO A NON-RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT..
Project Location/Address: 2768-2782 LOKER AVENUE WEST _
LOTS 10-13, CARLSBAD OAKS BUSINESS CENTER.
Assessor Parcel Number: So? - O9l - £5"
General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: _ p-l _ L _ PM
' 5Local Facilities Management Zone:- _ :
Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? N0
Please describe the area surrounding the site to the
North: OPEN SPACE CANYON ^ast: EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
South: IND. BLDGS/ VACANT LOT West: VACANT T.DT
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List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project:
PLANNED INDUSTRIAL PERMIT fifi-7. _•__
(Please be Specific. Attach Additional Pages or Exhi^Ps, if necessary)
1. Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and
manmade characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope
of 15' or higher and 15% grade or greater is present on the site.
The project consists of eight existing freestanding cone, tilt-up
buildings located on 8.5 acres. The site is landscaped and the
topography is flat.
2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design
and/or operation of the project./The buildings have been designed and constructed with
energy conservation characteristics. The walls are constructed
of 6" concrete. The roof has foil insulation and the
glazing is equipped with window coverings.
3. PLEASE,ATTACH A PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING:
a. If a residential project identify the number of units, type of units,
schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of
household size expected, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG
rates).
N/A
b. If a commercial project, indicate the exact type, activity(ies),
square footage of sales area, average daily traffic generation
(latest SANDAG rates), parking provided, and loading facilities.
N/A
If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies),
average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated
employment per shift, time of shifts, and loading facilities.
The type of industries which occupy the eight buildings
range from light manufacturing facilities to warehousing.
Less than 30% of the building area is currently used 'for
office purposes. Estimated ADT is 701 which is much
If an institutional project, indicate the major project/site
function, estimated employment per "shift, estimated occupancy,
loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the
project.
N/A
I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Please Answer each of the following questions by placing a check in the
appropriate space. Then, fully discuss and explain why each item was
checked yes or no. Provide supporting data if applicable. Attach
additional sheets as necessary.
1) Could the project significantly impact or change
present or future land uses in the vicinity of the
activity?
EXPLANATION: THE PROJECT IS LOCATED WITHIN AN
EXISTING PLANNED INDUSTRIAL PARK. NO CHANGE IS .
EXPECTED.
2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational
area, or area of aesthetic value?
EXPLANATION: NO RECREATIONAL AREA IS LOCATED
ADJACENT TO THE PROJECT; ADJACENT AREA IS ZONED
INDUSTRIAL.
3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an
established community or neighborhood?
EXPLANATION: THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE
NO AFFECT ON NEARBY ESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOODS.
4) Could the activity result in the displacement of
community residents?
EXPLANATION: THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE NO
AFFECT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS.
YES . NO
NO
5) Could the activity increase the number of low and
moderate cost housing units in the city?
EXPLANATION- THE PROP°SED PROJECT WILL HAVE
NO AFFECT ON THE RESIDENTIAL MARKET.
6) Could the activity significantly affect existing
housing or create a demand for additional housing?
EXPLANATION: THE NUMBER °F EMPLOYEES WILL NOT- BE
SIGNIFICANT ENOUGHETQ.. CREATE A DEMAND OF
ADDITIONAL HOUSING NEEDS,
7) Are any of the natural or man-made features in the
activity area unique, that is, not found in other
parts of the county, state or nation?
EXPLANATION: THE ACTIVITY AREA is LOCATED ON A
PREVIOUSLY GRADED PAD LOT.
8) Could the activity significantly affect an
historical or archaeological site or its settings? x_
EXPLANATION: NO HISTORICAL OR ARCHAEOLOGICAL
SETTINGS EXIST ON SITE.
9} Could the activity significantly affect the
potential use, extraction, or conservation of a
scarce natural resource?'
EXPLANATION" N0 SCARCE NATURAL RESOURCES EXIST
ON SITE.
NO
10} Could the activity significantly affect fish,
wildlife or plant resources?
EXPLANATION: THE EXISTING SITE WILL HAVE NO
IMPACT ON FISH OR WILDLIFE.
11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal
species in the activity area?
EXPLANATION: N0 RARE OR ENDANGERED PLANTS OR
ANIMALS EXIST ON SITE. LOT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY
GRADED.
12) Could the activity change existing features of any
of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands
or beaches?
EXPLANATION: NO STREAMS, LAGOONS. BAYS OR
TIDELANDS EXIST ON OR NEAR THE SITE.
13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin-
ation of agricultural lands?
EXPLANATION: THIS PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE NO
IMPACT ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
14) Could the activity serve to encourage development
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop-
ment of already developed areas?
EXPLANATION' THE TYPE-S OP U'SES CURRENTLY FUNCTIONING
IN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL PARK WILL IN NO WAY LIKELY
INTENSIFY A NEED FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS.
NO
15) Will the activity require a variance from estab-
lished environmental standards (air, water, noise,
etc.)? _
EXPLANATION: THE TYPES OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
CURRENTLY OPERATING. OR FUTURE OPERATIONS '^ -._•• _^.* ^. j*~_ •_ ._ .L - ..-.__._ , ._.-_._'- . _ .'_'
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ESTABLISHED ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
1G) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger
project or series of projects?
EXPLANATION: THE PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTS OF
. .. NO FUTURE PHASES. '
17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza-
tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state
or federal environmental control agency?
EXPLANATION: NO CERTIFICATION OR PERMIT ISSUANCE
IS REQUIRF.D BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AGENCY TO THE
BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE.
18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or
conditional use permit by the City?
EXPLANATION: THE PROPOSED USE. IS PERMITTED WITHIN
THE PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or
disposal of potentially hazardous materials?
EXPLANATION: NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WILL RE STORED
OR USED ON THE PREMISES.
NO
20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
in a flood plain?
EXPLANATION: THE PROPOSED SITE is NOT WITHIN
A FLOOD PLAIN.
21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
in the area of an active fault?
EXPLANATION:
NO ACTIVE FAULTS EXIST ON OR NEAR THE PROPOSED
SITE.
22) Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of dust?
EXPLANATION' N0 PRODUCTION WILL OCCUR WHICH
GENERATES DUST.
23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush,
trees, or other materials?
EXPLANATION: NO BURNING OF ANY KIND WILL OCCUR.
24) Could the activity result in a significant change
in the quality of any portion of the region's air
or water resources? (Should note surface, ground
water, off-shore.)
EXPLANATION: THIS PROJECT WILL NOT AFFECT THE AIR
OR WATER RESOURCES.
YES- [JO
A
25) Will the project substantially increase fuel
.consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)?
THE PROJECT WILL NOTEXPLANATION:
SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE FUEL CONSUMPTION.
on a slope of 25 percent or greater?
EXPLANATION: m8TIM SITE IS 2% SL°FE
OR LESS
27) .Will there be a significant change to existing
land form?
(a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in
cubic yards: N/A .
(b) Percentage of alteration to the present
land form: -N/A .
(c) Maximum height of c:ut or fill slopes:1
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EXPLANATION: THE EXISTING GRADE OF SITE IS
LEVEL
EXPLANATION: NO EXCESSIVE USE OF WATER,
SEWER OR POWER IS ANTICIPATED.
26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities v- - — A
28) Will the activity result in substantial increases • xin the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets?
NO
29) Will the project significantly increase wind or
water erosion of soils?
EXPLANATION: THE EXISTING SITE HAS BEEN GRADED
TO MINIMIZE EROSION. THE PROPOSED SITE DEVELOPMENT
AND DRAINAGE WILL DECREASE THE AMOUNTS OF EROSION.
30) Could the project significantly affect existing
fish or wildlife habitat?
EXPLANATION: NO FISH OR WILDLIFE HABITAT EXISTS
ON OR NEAR THE SITE.
31) Will the project significantly produce new light
or glare?
EXPLANATION: THE PROJECT WILL NOT PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT
LIGHT OR GLARE. LOW PRESSURE SODIUM LIGHTS ARE? BEING '
USED. N0 REFLECTIVE GLASS IS USED_._
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II. STATEMENT OF NON-SiafffFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
If you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think
the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your
reasons below:
III. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I
(If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach
additional sheets as needed.)
Signature
(Person Completing Report)
Date Signed /
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