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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. -2- 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 -3- I I'' I_~ . - 4~1 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? ,I - . X X - X 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 -4- 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 -2- 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 -3- 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 -4- 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)? -5- X X X X X KA X X X X X X X X 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. -7- 0 0 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. 10 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 * g ' 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) 0 0 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 -10-