HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 184A; Squires Communication Antenna; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (7)E"MENTAL IMPACX ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. CUP 184(A)
DATE: Jdv 16.1990
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Squires Communication Antenna
2. APPLICANT: Daniel's Cablevision
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 5720 El Camho Real
Carlsbad CA 92008
(619) 438-7741
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: Januarv 5.1990
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Addition of two 52 foot towers, two satellite dishes approximately
11 feet in diameter and one 20 foot hinh fence at the Squires Dam
Communication Facility.
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
insinnificant. 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.
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES
(si@
NO
1. Result in unstable earth conditions or
increase the exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards? X
X
X
2.
3.
Appreciably change the topography or any
unique physical features?
Result in or be affected by erosion of soils
either on or off the site?
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?
4.
X -
X
Result in substantial adverse effects on
ambient air quality?
5.
6. Result in substantial changes in air
movement, odor, moisture, or temperature? X
7. Substantially change the course or flow of
water (marine, fresh or flood waters)? X
8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface
water, ground water or public water supply? X
9. Substantially increase usage or cause
depletion of any natural resources? X
X 10.
11.
Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
Alter a significant archeological,
paleontological or historical site,
structure or object? X
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BIOLOGICAL E"MENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY YES
(Sk)
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic
plants)?
Introduce new species of plants into an area,
or a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
Reduce the amount of acreage of any
agricultural crop or affect prime, unique
or other farmland of state or local
importance?
Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals, all water dwelling organisms
and insects?
Introduce new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals?
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
17.
18. Substantially affect public utilities,
Alter the present or planned land use
of an area?
schools, police, fie, emergency or other
public services?
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YES NO (insig)
X -
X -
X -
X
X
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WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY YES NO (insig) YES
(Sig)
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Result in the need for new or modified sewer
systems, solid waste or hazardous waste
control system?
Increase existing noise levels?
Produce new light or glare?
Involve a significant risk of an explosion
or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? X -
Substantially alter the density of the
human population of an area? X
Affect existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing? X
X
-
Generate substantial additional traffic?
Affect existing parking facilities, or
create a large demand for new parking? X -
Impact existing transportation systems or
alter present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods? X
X
-
- Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic?
Increase traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X
Interfere with emergency response plans or
emergency evacuation plans? X -
Obstruct any scenic vista or create an
aesthetically offensive public view? X
Affect the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities? 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)
X
X
X
X
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
The Squires Dam Facility for Daniels Cablevision was approved in December of 1980 and involved a 160 foot
high communications antenna, two 16 foot high communications antenna, two 16 foot diameter satellite
dishes, and a utility building. The project received a negative declaration as no environmental impacts were
found to exist. Because extreme topography surrounding the project prevented the tower from creating any
serious visual impacts on future residential areas. Since the original approval, two 52 foot high fences and
a 11 foot diameter satellite dish have been added to the site. This environmental review, therefore,
incorporates the existing towers not originally approved as well as a 20 foot high fence and an additional 11
foot diameter satellite dish.
1. Earth: No earthwork is proposed for this project therefore no earth-related impacts are anticipated.
2. &: No heavy construction that would cause short term air impacts is proposed for this project and
no long term impacts are anticipated either.
3. Water: Development of this project will produce a minor reduction in water absorption area but this
impact is considered insignificant.
4/5. Plant/Animal Life: The site is previously disturbed and all proposed development is contained within
the disturbed area. No impacts to plant or animal life are anticipated.
6. Noise: Some insignificant short-term noise impacts may result from installation of the satellite dish and
fencing but operation of the facility is silent and no noise-related impacts are anticipated.
7. Linht - And Glare: No additional lighting is proposed and the additional satellite dish will not produce
a significant amount of glare. No impacts are anticipated.
8. Land Use: The existing facility is adjacent to a single-family residential neighborhood to the east and
open space to the north, south, and west. As determined in the previous negative declaration for this
project, the uses are compatible and there are no land use related impacts.
9. Natural Resources: The amount of energy needed to install and operate the additional satellite dish is
considered insignificant and no natural resources are known to exist on site. Therefore, no impacts to
natural resources are anticipated.
10. Risk Of Upset: This project does not increase the risk of an explosion or the release of a hazardous
substance.
11. Population: Implementation of this project has no bearing on the population of the area, rater
increased local population brought about the need for facility upgrades. No impacts are anticipated.
12. Housing: See 11 above.
13. Transportation/Circulation: This project will result in no transportation or circulation impacts as
proposed.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Kont’dl
14. Public Services: By increasing the quality of the cable television signal, this project produces positive
impacts on public services.
15. Enerm: See 9 above.
16. Utilities: See 14 above.
17. Human Health:
implementation of this project.
No human health impacts are anticipated either during construction or during
18. Aesthetics: As discussed in the EIA for the previous negative declaration, the varied topography serves
to screen much of the project from adjacent residences. The two 52 foot high towers, which have been
in place for several years, are narrow and do not substantially block views to the west. The fencing
will be wire mesh, and virtually transparent from a distance and the new satellite dish will be screened
by the undulating topography. No significant visual impacts are anticipated.
19. Recreation: This project will have no recreation related impacts.
20. Archeolonical/Historical: - The site is previously disturbed and no items of archeological or historical
significant have been found on site. No impacts are anticipated.
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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.
a) The project is to small to phase.
b) The site is very constrained and no other site design would accommodate the necessary
facili ties.
c) The proposed number of antennae is needed to satisfy the cable television needs of the
area, an alternate scale of development would not satisfy this need.
d) The site has been operating as a communications facility for almost five years and,
considering its proximity to mostly open space, alternate uses for the site are impractical.
e) The proposed improvements are needed now to maintain a quality level of service.
f) Since this is an expansion of an existing facility, an alternate site for the project is illogical.
g) As discussed previously, the improvements are needed now and the no project alternative
would result in diminished levels of service.
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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 NEGATNE
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.
(/ Signature
LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE1
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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.
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CASE Nb. DATE :
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I
(To be Completed by APPLICANT)
Applicant: DANIELS CABLEVISION INC
Address of Appl icant: 5720 ET, CUO REAT,
CARTnSBAD CA 92008
Phone Number: (619 1 438 - 7741
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Appl icant) :
GENERAL INFORMATION: (P1 ease be speci f ic)
Project Description: INS-TON OF 70 F-TBTi FENCE BpIII3 TRF-T
RJnRVISIQN T-TTER FACTTnTTY TO ET,IMINATE TNmRRFaCE TO SmELLITE
Project Location/Address: 30s srmw CREEK RTI
Assessor Parcel Number: 169 - 0 -
General P1 an/Zone of Subject Property: /
Local Facilities Management Zone:
Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone?
p1 B"AEr&% t!!kLy8h& l'8WER
North:
South:
urr unding the site to the
East: TRACT HOMES AND OPEN LAND
OPEN LAND West: FRED MEARKLE RESERVOIR
List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project:
CUP-184 GRANTED DECEMBER IO, 1980.
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T F (Please be Sttecif , Attach Additional Paaes or L ibits. if necessary1
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.
2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project.
SITE HAS STANDBY GENERATOR WHEN LINE POWER FAILS.
3. PLEASE AllACH A PROJECT SumARY 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).
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.
c. 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.
d. 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 .
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALY S IS
Please Answer each of the followhg 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.
Could the project significantly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity?
EXPMTION: LAND IS DEDICATED FOR USE AS A
RESERVOIR FOR THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.
Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value?
EXPLANATION: PLACEMENT OF TREES TO SCREEN THE
PBQPOSED FENCE WILL ENHANCE THE VISUAL
AESTHETICS OF THE AREA.
Could the activity affect the functioning of an establ i shed community or neighborhood?
EXPLANATION: THIS SITE WAS WELL ESTABLISHED
BEFORE HOMES WERE BUILT IN THE SHADOWRIDGE
AREA OF VISTA.
Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents?
EXPLANATION: NO EFFECT ON ADJOINING COMMUNITY.
X
X
X
X
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1 h T - YES - NO
5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cest housing units in the city? X
EXPLANATION: THIS IS A DEDICBTRD RRS ERVOIR
AREA OF T HE CITY.
6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? X
EXPLANATION: ( I TING HOMES
TN THE =A-
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? X
EXPLANATION: \ AND THREE
8) Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? X
EXPLANATION: NO MAJ OR EXCAVATIONS WILL BE
9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? X
EXPIANATION: AREA IS AL READY CL EARED AND LEVEL.
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h - YES - NO
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10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, X wi 1 dl i fe or pl ant resources? -
EXPU\NATION: AREA IS ALREADY CLEAR, FLAW AND
LEVEL.
11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? X
EXPLANATION: AREA IS ALREADY CLEAR, FLAT AND LEVEL.
12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city’s stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? X
EXPLANATION: SITE IS NOWHERE NEAR ANY OF THESE
13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural lands? X
EXPLANATION: TREES WILL ACTUALLY SLOW DOWN
THE EROSION IN THE AREA.
14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of a1 ready devel oped areas? X
EXPLANATION: AREA WILL NOT BE DEVELOPED. THIS
LAND IS SP-ECIFICALLY USED AS A RESERVOIR FOR
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD.
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15) Will the activity require a variance from estab- 1 ished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? X
EXPLANATION: THE FENCE AND TREES PROPOSED WILL
ONLY BE A FEW FEET TALLER THAN EXISTING STRUCTURE
ON THE PROPERTY, SO VIEW TO WEST WILL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED.
16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? X
EXPLANATION: SEPARATE PROJECT TO ADD SCREENING
TO INTERFERENCE TO SATELLITE ANTENNAS.
17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? X
EXPLANATION: WE WILL BE PLANTING TREES AND
ERECTING OF FENCE.
.18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? X
EXPLANATION: OUR FENCE REQUIREMENT IS 20' AND
THIS REQUIRES A VARIENCE TO THE 6' HEIGHT LIMIT
THAT THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ESTABLISHED.
19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? X
EXPLANATION: WE WILL BE PLANTING EREES AND
ERECTING A FENCE.
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lrILs 20) Will the- activity involve construction of facilities - in a .flood plain?
EXPUWATIOM: AT MT -TON IN CARLSBAD
U TC nTlTTF. HTM. -
21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault?
EXPLANAT ION :
NO ACTIVE FAULTS LIE IN THIS AREA.
22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust?
EXPLANATION: NO MAJOR EXCAVATION WILL BE
TAKING PLACE.
23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials?
EXPLANATION: NO BURNING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS
PROJECT.
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 - s hore . )
EXPLANATION: PLANTING TREES WILL IMPROVE THE
AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE SOIL EROSION.
- NO
X
X
X
X
X
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- - YES
25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil , natural gas, etc.)?
EXPU\NATION: THIS IS NOT ANTICIPATED FOR ANY
hpF THEGE SUBSTANCES
26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater?
EXPLANATION: SLOPE DOESN'T EXIST. THIS IS A
RELATIVELY FLAT AREA.
27) Will there be a significant change to existing 1 and form?
(a)
(b)
(c) Maximum height of cut or fill sloDes:
Indicate estimated grading to be done in
Percentage of alteration to the present
cubic yards: 0
1 and form: NONE
NONE
EXPLANATION: THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE TO THE
EXISTING LAND FORM.
28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets?
EXPLANATION: TEMPORARY WATER IS ALL THAT WILL
BE NEEDED UNTIL TREES ESTABLISH THEMSELVES.
'NO
X
X
X
X
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29)
rh h YES - NO
X Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? -
EXPLANATION: PLANTING TREES SHOULD DECREASE
WIND AND WAXER EROSION.
30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife .habitat? X
EXPLANATION: ~HANC EMENTS TO AREA WILL NOT
LIFE.
31) Will the project significantly produce new 1 ight or glare? X
EXPLANATION: NO JaIGHT W ILL BE PRODUCED FROM THE
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STATEMENT OF Nn SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFl
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- bel ow:
THERE WILL BE NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT FOR
THIS PROJECT. THE 20' TALL FENCE WILL BE SHIELDED BY A ROW
OF TREES ON EACH SIDE TO REDUCE THE UNSIGHTLY APPEARANCE THAT
WOULD OTHERWISE BE CREATED WITHOUT THE TREES. VIEWSHED TO THE
WEST WILL NOT IMPACT THE HOMES ADJOINING THE PROJECT SITE AS
THE HOMES ARE HIGHER IN ELEVLTTION THAN THE PROJECT SITE.
111. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE OUESTIONS IN SECTION I
(If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.)
Signature ., (Person Compl et i ng Rwrt)
Date Signed P5%)
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