HomeMy WebLinkAboutPE 2.88.02; PALOMAR AIRVIEW ASSOCIATES; Engineering ApplicationFEE: $175.00
RECEIPT NO: -8no-13
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - Part I
(To Be Completed by APPLICANT)
CASE NO:
DATE:: 12/29/87
Applicant: Palomar Airview Associates
Address of Applicant: 701 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 250
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone Number: (619 931-1013
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than
Doug'Staley,/Jim Vann - Lusardi Construction Co. Applicant): 1570 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 - 619/744-3133
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Description of Project: One 1-Story and One 2-Story Office Building Totalling
40,000 Square Feet.
Project Location/Address: Lot 11 (Corner of Priestly -Drive and Rutherford Road)
Carlsbad Research Center
Assessor Parcel Number: 212 - - 061 08
Zone of Subject Property: C-M
Proposed Use of Site: Above
List all other applicable applications related to this project:
Standard Building Permit Applications
Describe the activity area, including distiguishing natural and man-
made characteristics; also provide precise slope analysis when
appropriate.
N. A.
Describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design
and/or operation of the project.
Insulated Roof Structure
Tinted/Recessed Glass
If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes,
range of sale prices or rents,, and type of household size expected.
N.A.
If commercial., indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or
regionally ori-entedp square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities.
N. A.
If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and
loading facilities.
N. A.
If institutional,, indicate the major function, estimated employment per
shift, estimated occupancyp loading facilities, and community-benefits
to be derived from the project.
N. A.
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I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate
space. (Discuss all items checked "yes". Attach additional sheets as
necessary.)
YES NO
1) Could the project significantly change present
land uses in the vicinity of the activity? X
Could the activity affect the use of a recreational
area, or area of important aesthetic value? X
Could the activity affect the functioning of an
established community or neighborhood? X
Could the activity result in the displacement of
community residents? X
Could the activity increase the number of low and
modest cost housing units in the city? X
6). Could the activity decrease the number of low and
modest c.ost housing units in the city? X
Are any of. the n atural or man-made features in the .activity area unique, that is, not found in other
parts of the county state or nation? X
Could the activity significantly affect an
historical or archaeological site or its settings? X
Could the activity significantly Affect the
potential use, extraction',.'or conservation of a
scarce natural resource,?-. X
Does the activity significantly affect the
potential use, extraction, or conservation of a
scarce natural resource? X
Could the activity significantly affect fish,
wildlife or plant life? X
Are there any rare or -endangered plant species
in the activity area? X
Could the activity change existing features of
any of the city's lagoons, bays, or tidelands? X
Could the activity change existing features of
any of the-city's beaches? X
Could the activity result in the erosion or
elimination of agricultural lands? X
Could the Activity serve to encourage development
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop-
ment of already developed areas? _X
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YES NO
Will the activity require a variance from
established environmental standards (air, water,
noise, etc.)? X
Will the activity require certification, authoriza-
tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or
federal environmental control agency? X
Will the activity require issuance of a variance
or conditional use permit by the City? X
will the activity involve the application, use, or
disposal of potentially hazardous materials? X
Will the activity involve construction of
facilities in a flood plain? X
Will the activity involve..,constraction of
facilities in the area of an active fault?
Will the activity involve construct-ion of
facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater?
Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of noise?
Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of dust?
Will the activity involve the burning of brush,
trees, or other materials?
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X
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X
27) 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-sho.re.) X
28) Will the project substantially increase fuel
consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? X
29) will there be a significant change to existing
land form? X
Indicate estimated grading to be done in
cubic yards: 1.600 0
Percentage of—Fl—teration Fo—the present
land form: Minor 0
Maximum height of cut or slopes:
61 0
30) Will the activity result in substantial increases
in the use of utilities, sewers, drains,or. streets? X
31) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger
project or series of projects? X
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STATEMENT OF-NON-SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
If you have answered yes to one or more of the questions in Section
I but you think the activity will have no significant environmental
effects, indicate your' reasons below:
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
(Pe on Completing Report)
Brent R. Covey _r
Vice President Caliber Development, Inc.
General Partner
Date Signed 12/29/87
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(To.Be Completed by the Planning Department)
CASE NO. PE 2.88.02
DATE: January 12, 1.988
I. BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Palomar Airview Association
ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF. APPLICANT: __T0_1_Palomar Airport Road,
Suite 2.50, Carlsbad, Ca 92009'(619) 931-1013
.3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED:
II. ENVIRONMENTAL I,MPACTS
(—Explanations of all Affi,rmative Answers are to be Written Under
Sect1o.n III - Discussion of EnvironmentalEvaluation)
YES MAYBE NO
1. Earth - Will the proposal have.
sigi7ficant results In:
Unstable earth conditions or in
In geologic substructures? x
Disruptions, displ.acements, com-
paction or overcoverin~g,of the soil? x
C. Change In to,pograph~y or grou~nd
surface relief features? x
d.- The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical. features? x
Any increase In wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the. site?' X_
Changes i,n deposition,or erosion
,of beach sands,,or c hanges In .
siltation, depositio~n ,or erosion
which may modify the channel or a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, in.let-or lake? x
D
YES MAYBE NO
2. Air - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
Air emissions,or deterioration
of ambient air quality? X
The creation of objectionable
odors? X
C. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally? X
3. Water - Will the proposal have
significant results In:
Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements,
In either marine or fresh waters? X
Changes In absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount- of surface water runoff? X
C. Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters? X
Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body? X
Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to, temperat.ure,, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity? X
Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters? X
Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of'an,a.qu'ifer by cuts
or excavations? X
Reduction in the amount of water
otherwise availabl.e--.for public
water supplies? X
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YES MAYBE NO
4. Plant Life - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
Change in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of plants
(including trees, shrubs, grass,
crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? X
Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants? X
C. Introduction of new species of plants
Into an area, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
species? X
d. Reduction In acreage of any
agricultural crop? X
5. Animal Life - Will the proposal have
significant results In:
Changes in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of animals
(birds, land animals Including reptiles,
fish and shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna)? X
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals? X
C. Introduct1on of new species of animals
Into an area,'or result in a barrier
to the migration or movement of
animals'? X
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat? X
6. Noise Will the proposal significantly
increase existing noise levels? X
T. U ght and Glare - Will the proposal sig-
nificantly produce new light or glare? X
8. Land Use Will the,proposal have
significant resylt:s in the alteration of
the present or planned land use of an
area? X
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YES MAYBE NO
9. Natural Resources - Will the proposal
have significant results in:
Increase in the rate of Use of any
natural resources?
Depletion of any nonrenewable
natural resource? X
10. Risk of Upset - Does the proposal
involve a significant risk of-an
explosion or the release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited
to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accident
or upset conditions? X
Population - Will the proposal signif-
Icantly alter the location, distribu-
tion, density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area? X
'Housing - Will the proposal signif-
icantly affect existing, housing, or
create a demand for additional housing? X
Transportation/Circulatio,n - Will the
proposal have significant results In:
Generation of additional vehicular
movement? X
Effects on existing parking facilit-
ies, or demand for new parking? X
C. Impact upon existing transporation
systems? X
Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? X
Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic? U
Increase in traffic hazards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians? X
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YES MAYBE NO
14. Public Services - Will the proposal have
a significant effect upon, or have signif-
icant results in the need for new or
altered governmental services in any of
the following areas:
Fire protection?
Police protection?-
C. Schools?
Parks or other recreational
I? facilities.
Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?.
Other governmental services?
15. Energy - Will the proposal have signif-
icant results in:
Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy?
Demand upon existing sources of
energy, or require th:e development
of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities - Will the proposal have
.significant results in the heed for new
systems,, or alterations to the following
utilities:
Power or natural gas?
Commun1cations systems?
C. Water?
Sewer or septic, tanks?
Storm water drainage?
Solid.waste and disposal?
17. Human Health - Will the proposal have
significant results In the creation of
any health hazard or potential health
hazard (excluding mental health)?
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YES MAYBE NO
Aesthetics - Will the proposal have
significant results in the obstruction
of any scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal result in
creation of an aesthetically offensive
public view? X
Recreation - Will the proposal have
significant results In the Impact upon
the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities? X
Archeological/Historical - Will the
proposal have significant results In
the alteration of a significant
archeological or historical site,
structure, object or building? X
Analyze, viable alternatives to the proposed: project such as:
The small scale of the project Q buildings) does not provide
sufficient scale for phasing.
Previously graded pa,d, and parking requirements would allow
only for minimal, and insignificant changes in site destgn.
Larger scale would not be acceptable on this site. Smaller
scale 'Would not have significantly less Impact.
Alternate use of site, which is zoned C-M (Commercial) would
be commercial development , The.,associated Increase In traffic
for this use would have 0 greater impact.
Site Is already graded, and there Is no environmental
advantage to delaying construction.
The proposed site Is zoned for the proposed use which Is In
a business park. Any similarly zon-ed area in the City would
be equ-ally acce,ptabl-e and have equal Impacts.
T*m project would have no.impacts, however, In a business
center, the parcel does not have a viable alternate use.
YES MAYBE NO
22. Mandatory Findings of Significance -
Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the
environment, or curtail the diversity
in the environment? X
Does the project have th.e 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.) X
C. Does the project have~impacts which
are individually limited, but
cumulatively co,nsiderable? (A
project may impact on two or more
separate resources where the impact
on each resource
'
Is relatively small,
but where the effect of the total of
those impacts on the environment Is
significant.) X
d. Does~the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly? X
III. DISCUSS11;ON OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
1) Earth:~ Grading is pr"oposed to allow construction of the proposed
office buildings. T4e. pad Is already rough-graded, and the proposal
grading requires no removal or import of soil. There will be no
significant impact to the soil since it is already disturbed.
Water: Construction of buildings and paving will affect absorption
rates and run-off patterns. However, the required provisions for
drainage, and the, irrigation of landscaped areas will offset any
adverse Impacts.
Plant Life; 5) Animal Life: Some natural vegetation has been
removed, and the area contains no significant pl-ant, or animal life.
Ornamental plants will.be introduced In the landscaping area. Land-
scapi:ng plans will be, reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure
compatibility with existing conditions and vegetation on,and
offsite.
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DISCUSSION OF 'ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued)
7) Light and Glare: Incr6mental increase will occur, since the
property Is currently undeveloped. However, since the
surrounding area is zoned for similar use, t-here will not be any
adverse impact.
Housing ' : Job opportunities offered by new Industrial development
may cause an increased demand for housing. The City of Carlsbad
General Plan has allocated areas for residential development
within the City which will provide sufficient additional housing.
Transportation/Circulation: The project will result in increased
traffic and parking requirements. The Engineering Department
conditions require that all necessary street Improvements and
parking be provided prior to occupancy.
Public Services; 16) Utilities: The Local Facilities Management
Plan for the zone ensures that all public and governmental services
will be available when required. The Incremental Impacts on public
facilities will be offset by fees prior to building permit Issuance.
The site is In the Carlsbad Researc~h Center. The master project provided
rough-graded pads for custom built Industrial buildings. The Specific
Plan (SP-180) was reviewed, and an Environmental Impact,Report was
prepared which addressed environmental problems at the Initial phase of
the project.
The pro.posed project is in conformance with all requirements of the
Specific Plan, General Plan, and ,City Ordinances, and all impacts have
been Assessed and mitigated by the conditions of the Local Facilities
Management Plan and the individual project fees.
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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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
.I find that althou
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h the proposed project could have a significant
effect on the environmen, I t, there will not be a significant effect in
this case because t'he 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.
Date C~fikgnaturjg
MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable)
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MITIGATING MEASURES (Continued)
VI. 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.
Date Signature
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