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Home My WebLink AboutCT 99-08; Spyglass II; Tentative Map (CT) (29)Sent By: WILSON ENGINEERING;7604380173;Mar-30-01 1:51PM; page 1/3 loduiig Design Group, Inc Faxmittal Date: ATTENTION:. PROJECT^ JOB FROM:.lobert C. TOTAL NO. OF SHEETS (INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET): _£_ REMARKS: cc:=/£Z2. 4-31- LDCFAX.001 703 Polomor Airport flood. Suite 300, Carlsbad, California 92009 (760) 438-3132 Fox (760) 438-0173 Sent By: WILSON ENGINEERING; wni7* ; MT-3Q.Q1 1 jgiPM Page 2/3 if: u Mom SD NAT HIST MUSE San Diego Natural History Museum Ifcllxw ifcrtc « Son Dtefiu society of Natunl Hlnwry - HxjtbHXtKC 1*74 30 March 2001 Mr. Robert C. Ladwig Ladwig Design Group, Inc. 703 PalcroarAUpoit Road, Suite MO Q«lstod,CA 920W MAR 3 02001 RE; Paleontological Resources, Spyglass D, Carlsbad, CA LADWIG DESIGN GR Dear Bob: This letter report yimnmTi«M the results of my paleontological resource assessment of the above referenced project Assessment is based upon a review of existing published and unpublished geological literature (Weber 1982; California Division of Mines and Geology Open- File Report 82-12; Eisenberg, 1983), and a review of museum paleontological records (San Diego Natural History Museum). No field walkover of die site was conducted to confirm these data. The 10-aot project site is located at the southeast corner of El Camino Real and Carlsbad Village Drive in the City of Carlsbad. The site occupies a portion of the eastern slope of a tributary drainage to Buena Vista Creek, Elevations range from approximately 140 feet to over 210 feet above sea level The geology of die site is characterized by Eocene-age sedimentary rocks of the Santiago Formation. Concerning paleontologicRl resources, although no previous collecting localities were noted in museum records for the project site, there are a number of recorded lo^tieswjthm a two-mile radius of the site. These localities occur in the Santiago Formation and have produced important skeletal remains of land *i*"nmtfe including carnivore, rodent, rhinoceros, brontothere (large extinct rhino like browser), and protoreodont (small extinct deer like browser). These fossil mammal remains ere very significant and represent one of the richest sources of paleontological information about Eocene life in California, Based on the proven paleontological resource value of the Santiago Formation, it is suggested that development of the project site has the potential to create significant impacts to paleontologkal resources. These potential impacts will occur when mats excavation activities cut into the Santiago Formation. Implementing the following measures can ensure mitigation of the impacts discussed above: (1] Prior to initiation of construction activities the project developer shall retain a qualified paleontologist to cany out the mitigation program outlined here. (A qualified paleontologist is defined as an individual with a MS or PhD. in paleontology or geology who is familiar with paleontological procedures and techniques.) [2] A qualified paleontologist shall be at the pre-constniction meeting to consult with the grading and excavation contractors. ft* Office BOX mm ' San Riego, California 92112-1390 - Telephone; ^232-3821 . ft*, <Sl9-23K048 . > AeeMUud hy AT >m«*im A-^MOaOfln of Mw*u!W Sent By: WILSON ENGINEERING; 7604380173; Mar-30-01 1:51PM; Page 3/3•., , .-..«,«.-„., ^ „,„ jtale v<c*o -» WILSON ENa«rt4fERINd; P«0« 2 j 03/50/01 1Z:29 99l(^it 0246 SD NAT HIST MUSE <•>«/ 8002/002 [3] A paleoniological monitor shall be onsite at all times during the original cutting of previously undisturbed deposits of high sensitivity formations (Santiago Formation) to inspect exposures for contained fossils, (A paleontological monitor is defined u an individual who has experience in the collection and salvage of fossil materials. The paleontological monitor shall work under the direction of a qualified paleontologist) [4] When fossils ate discovered, the paleontologist (or paleontological monitor) shall recover them. In nwst cases this fossil satage can be completed m ^ However, some fossil specimens (such as a complete large mammal skeleton) may require an extended salvage period, la these instances the paleontologist (or paleontologjcal monitor) shall be allowed to temporarily direct, divert, or halt grading to allow recovery of fossil remains in a timely manner. Because of me potential for the recovering of small fossil remains, such as isolated teeth of small mammals (e.g., rodents and primates), it may be necessary to collect bulk matrix samples for off-site screen-washing. [5] Fossil remains collected during the monitoring and salvage portion of the mitigation program shall be cleaned, repaired, sorted, and cataloged. [61 Prepared fossils, along with copies of all pertinent field notes, photos, and maps, shall be deposited (as a donation) hi a scientific institution with permanent paleontological collections such as the San Diego Natural History Museum. Donation of the fossils shall be accompanied by financial support for initial specimen storage. [7] A final summary report shall be completed that outlines the results of the mitigation program. This report shall include discussions of the methods used, stretigraphic section^) exposed, types of fossils collected, and significance of recovered fossils. An inventory of curated specimens listing catalogue numbers shall also be included. In summary, the project site possesses a potential for producing significant paleontological resources. Development of the project site will result in impacts to these resources. The measures proposed above will ensure proper mitigation of these impacts. Please feel free to contact me if you have any question* concerning my findings. Sincerely yours, ovw Thomas A. Demerc, PhD. Department of Paleontological Services Sent By: WILSON ENGINEERING; 7604380173; Nov-21-00 10:02; Page 1/3 -'•--% ^» •--*"• taduilg Design Group, Inc. FAXMITTAL TO Citv of Carlsbad ___ Date; 11/21/00 Time: ATTENTION; Van Lvnch PROJECT: Spyglass II - Re-vegetation Approval [; 602-8559 JOB #: L-1Q6S #: FROM: Robert C. Ladwig TOTAL NO. OF SHEETS (INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET); 3 REMARKS: Van - Attached is the letter from Fish and Game that allows us to proceed with the Re-Veg on the CalTrans/Highland parcel for Spyglass TICT 99-09. By copy of this letter, 1 am asking my client, Michael Ugar of Concordia Homes to now put together a cost estimate for the re-veg plan so that he can put together a cost for 0.2 acre for Mr. Jim Scott, who has asked to purchase credit for his project in La Costa. Please call if you have any questions. cc:Michael Ugar/Mike McCusher, 804-1577 Tony Lawson, 729-8324 BniceTate, 433-1017 Jim Scott, 858-756-8613 Barbara Kennedy, 602-8559 703 Palomar Airport Road • Suite 300 • Carlsbad + C A + 92009 (760) 438-3182 + FAX (760) 438-0173 Sent By: WILSON ENGINEERING; 7604380173; Nov-21-00 10:02; Page 2/3 , ^ . -_ , ww^ort*** -.- nxi-Bun ewHiNtj*^Na; P«ga 2 | 11/2B/2000 17:56 858467^ CA DEPT FISH AND ^ PAGE 02 IIT GRAY DAVIS. Governor )EPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Buth Court R*flk>n Jin Dtago, CalHbrnia 92123 58) 467-4201 «{858) 467-4239 November 20,2000 RECEIVEDMr. Robot Ladwjg, President Ladwig Design Group, Inc. \t»> 2 I ... „ 703 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 300 Carlsbad, CaKforaia 92009 L ABM 1 8 DESIGN OR Dear Mr. Ladwig: Regarding: Spyglass Grassland Re-vegetation Project at Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve, Carbbad You and your representatives (specifically including Pacific Southwest Biological Services and their employees or subcontractors) have authorization to enter upon the Carlsbad Highlands Eco togical Reserve, includi^ Game (Department) from the California Department of Transportation, for the purposes of enhancing and recreating the native grassland ecosystem at the rcvegetation she on the property. The revegetation effort wiH fbltow the attached "Perennial Grassland Revegetation Plan for the Spyglass Development Mitigation" prepared by Pacific Southwest Biological Services, dated October 23, 2000. Access to the property wifl be gained off of El Camino Real, up the existing dirt roads to the property's south western comer. The following conditions apply to your authorization to access Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve (including the adjacent newly acquired parcels): 1. No take of any threatened or endangered species on the Carlsbad Highlands site will occur as a result of this activity. 2. Access wfll be granted for one year, renewable each year until the mitigation is compile. A copy of this Letter of Permission win be kept on your person while on the property. 3. Mr. Ladwig orthe contractor wttl notify ti» Department's representative (Ms. Km McKee) m writing or by telephone at least 48 hours prior to entering the site. A schedule, updated monthly, will sujjjce a$ notification for the duration of the project. Mr. Ladwig, the contractor and/or subcontractor shall utilize exiting dirt roads and established trails to the nwcinmm extent possible. 4. The Department does not incur airy current or future obligation for the monitoring, management or success of the revegetation effort. Sent By: WILSON ENGINEERING; 7604380173; Nov-21 -00 10:03; Page 3/3 3 11/28/2088 17:56 858457^.} CA DEPT FISH AND Wi PftGE Mr. Robert Ladwig November 20,2000 Page 2 5. The State shall not be liable and Bob Ladwig and his clients, contractor and/or subcontractors shall indemnify, hold harmless and at the option of the State, defend the State, its officers, agents, and employees against and for any and all liability, claims, damages or injuries of any kind and from any cause, arising out of or connected in airy way-with the exercise of this Letter of Permission. 6. The Department reserves the right to temuute this event at any time if it is determined to be incompatible with the Department's management goals or objectives. 7. Entry upon the Reserve by Bob Ladwig and/or bis clients, contractor and subcontractors for purposes stated herein shall constitute acceptance by Bob Ladwig and/or his clients, contractor and subcontractors of all terms and conditions of this Letter of Permission. Ms. Kim McKee is the Department's contact person for the Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve and can be reached at the letterhead address, or by telephone at (858)467-4222; by foe at ($58)4*7.4235. Sincerely, C. F. Regional Manager South Coast Region cc: Tern Stewart; Kim McKee; Bffl Tappets; Capt. K. Maeler Department of Fish and Game San Diego City of Carlsbad DonRkteout U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nancy Gilbert Pacific Southwest Biological Services MhchBeauchamp CFR:sl