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Winston H. Hickox
Agency Secretary
California Environmental
Protection Agency
4 9 Depal cment of Toxic Substances Control
August 7,2002
Edwin F. Lowry, Director
5796 Corporate Avenue
Cypress, California 90630
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Gray Davis
_. Governor
Ms. Jennifer Coon, Plsnner
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SMITH PROPERTY LAND USE CHANGE
(SCH #2002071128)
Dear Ms. Coon:
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has received your Negative
Declaration (ND) for the above-mentioned Project.
Based on the review of the document, DTSC’s comments are as follows:
The ND needs to identify and determine whether current or historic uses at the
Project site have resulted in any release of hazardous wastes/substances at the
Project area.
The ND needs to identify any known or poterltialiy contaminated site within the
proposed Project area. For all identified sites, the ND needs to evaluate whether
conditions at the site pose a threat to human health or the environment.
The ND should identify the mechanism to initiate any required investigation
and/or remediation for any site that may require remediation, and the
government agency to provide appropriate regulatory oversight.
The ND states that the project site is an undeveloped infill site. If the site is filled
up with imported soil, proper sampling is required to make sure that the site is
not contaminated with hazardous substances.
If the property had vegetation or agricultural use, onsite soils could contain
pesticide residues. The site may have contributed to soil, and groundwater
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August 7,2002
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contamination. Proper investigation and remedial actions should be conducted
at the site prior to its new development. As long as the proposed project is for
the development of residential dwellings, proper environmental studies to be
conducted to evaluate the health risks associated with these chemicals.
6) If any of the adjacent properties are contaminated with hazardous chemicals,
and if the proposed project is within 2,000 feet from a contaminated site, then the
proposed development may fall under the “Border Zone of a Contaminated
Property.” Appropriate precautions should be taken prior to construction if the
proposed project is on a “Border Zone Property.”
7) The project construction may require soil excavation and soil filling in certain
areas. Appropriate sampling is required prior to disposal of the excavated soil. If
the soil is contaminated, properly dispose of it rather than placing it in another
location. Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) may be applicable to these soils.
Also, if the project is planning to import soil to backfill the areas excavated,
proper sampling should be conducted to make sure that the imported soil is free
of contamination.
8) If the project requires demolition, renovation and addition of building structures,
investigate the presence of lead paints and asbestos containing materials
(ACMs) in the currently existing buildings at the site. If the presence of lead or
ACMs are suspected, proper precautions should be taken during demolition
activities. Additionally, the contaminants should be remediated in compliance
with the California environmental regulations.
5 j if during consiruction the project, soii and/or groundwater contamination are
suspected, construction in the area should cease and appropriate Health and
Safety procedures should be implemented. If it is determined that contaminated
soil andlor groundwater exist, the ND should identify how any required
investigation and/or remediation will be conducted, and the government agency
to provide appropriate regulatory oversight.
DTSC provides guidance for the Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA)
preparation and cleanup oversight through the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP).
For additional information on the VCP, please visit DTSC’s web site at
www .dtsc. ca .aov.
Ms. Jennifer Coon, Planner
August 7,2002
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mr. Johnson P. Abraham,
Project Manager at (714) 484-5476.
Sincerely, .)
Haissam Y. Salloum, P.E.
Unit Chief
Southern California Cleanup Operations Branch
Cypress Office
cc: Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 3044
Sacramento, California 95812-3044
Mr. Guenther W. Moskat, Chief
Planning and Environmental Analysis Section
CEQA Tracking Center
Department of Toxic Substances Control
P.O. Box 806
Sacramento, California 9581 2-0806