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Home My WebLink AboutCUP 184B; Daniels Cablevision Building Expansion; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (16)I ;' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Appl i cant: Dar,iels Cablevision, Inc. Address of Applicant: 5720 El Camino P-eal Carlsbad, 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 i c) Project Description: Extend existing building located on the west side of the Fred Mearkle Reservoir ten feet west to accomodate new processing equipment and a microwave transmitter upgrade. Project Location/Address: 5205 Sunnv Creek Rd. Carlsbad. CA 92008 Assessor Parcel Number: 169 - 230 - 02 General P1 an/Zone of Subject Property: / Local Faci 1 i ti es Management Zone: Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? rL/D Please describe the area surrounding the site to the North: and ODe n Jaand East: Tract Homes South: Open Jand West: Fred Mearkle Reservoir /r- Pac Tel Cellular Tower List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: Cup-184 granted December 10, 1980. 2 (Please be SDecifi,. Attach Additional Paqes or Ex. .oits, 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 ATTACH 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 (1 atest 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 . 3 .. 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 act i vi ty? A TI Land is dedicated €or use as EXPLANATION: a reservoir for the City of Carlsbad 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational EXPLANATION: This activity will not affect the recreational area nor will it alter area, or area of aesthetic value? x the aesthetic value In any way. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an X established community or neighborhood? EXPLANATION: This site was well established before horn es were built in the Shadowridge 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? L I’ EX PLANAT I ON : No affect on adjoining community 4 * : /- b 5) 7) ,- - YES Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? EXPLANATION: This is a dedicated reservoir area of the city. Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? EXPLANATION: Will not affect existinv homes in the area. 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: One small bui- and tbpe communication towers. Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? - NO X x x EXPLANATION: No ma inr PxrnvAti nnc. wi '11 hp performed for the project x 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? EXPLANATION: No, Area: is already cleared and level. 5 n 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wi Id1 i fe or pl ant resources? EXPLANATION: Area is already clear, flat and level. 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? EXPLANATION: Area is alreadv clear. flat and level. 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? Site is nowhere near any of these areas. A X' X 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- at ion of agricultural 1 ands? EXPLANATION: Extension of pre-existing building will have no affect on the above. 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? EXPLANATION: Area will not be developed. Land is specifically used as a reservoir x for the City of Carlsbad. 6 ,- - YES 15) Will the activity require a variance from estab- x lished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc. )? .. EXPLANATION: Due to construction act-lvi t there may be slight variation in noise level. Distance between site and residential area should greatly dissipate noise factor. Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? 16) X EXP LANAT I ON : ai Id inn $3-b e ,in B extsnadl .. for the purpose of installing additional three 4.5 meter satellj te anws 17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? x EXPLANATION: buildinn Dermit - City of Carlsbad 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? EXPLANATIONMd wjJJb& +xnaTc?iqg ny -7 *ci-i?m x ding to the west. ten feet whjch ..- I etliiirp. n, ~n .. amendment to our C-21 TTnp Permit 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or di sposal of potent i a1 ly hazardous materi a1 s? EXPLANATION: -materials will nnt be used for b-+inn CY 7 - YES 20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? EXPLANATION: Area is at Mt. Hinton in Carlsbad which is quite high. 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? EXPLANATION: No active faults lie in this area. 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? EXPLANATION: As with any construction there will be some dust involved. Cleanup will be in a quick and workmanlike manner. trees, or other materials? 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, EXPLANATION: No burninn will be requi red. 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 is a ver- v s- - NO x X x x x affect resources noted ahnve 8 - YES - NO 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel EXPLANATION: There will be power used consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? X for construction but it will not cause a substantial increase as noted above. 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? x EXPLANATION: Buildinn exists on a relatively flat area. 27) Will there be a significant change to existing land form? (a) (b) (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: Indicate estima ed grading to be done in Percentage of alteration to the present cubic yards: i! 1 and form: NONE .. EXPLANATION: No chanFe to em- 0 Land farm. x X 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? EXPLANATION: will be ?nwer 2nd n iis~d for th7s nrniert d hilt will not result in substmbi:al increases of useage. 9 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? Our bui ~&J-IP extentjon will- .. EXPLANATION: not have an affect on wind or water erosion of soils. 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? EXPLANATION: Our building extention will not have an affect on fish or wildlife habitat. 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or gl are? EXPLANATION: No light will be produced - NO X x from this project. 10 r - ,- 1 11. STATEMENT'OF NO,. JIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFEC 6 - ? 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: A There will be no significant effects to the environment due to this building extention. Construction to be performed in a quick, efficient workmanlike manner. 111. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I 'onal space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional heets as needed.)