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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 87-02; McMahan Realty Company; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (13)I. 1. 2. 3. 11. 1. " " ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1 (TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. PIP 87-2, PE 2.88.13 DATE : May 4, 1988 BACKGROUND APPLICANT: Pacific Land Surveyina ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2204 Garnet Avenue, Suite 103, San Dieso, California 921139 DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: March 9, 1988 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written under Section I11 - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) YES MAY BE - NO Earth - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering of modification of any unique . geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel or a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? X X X v A " - YES MAY BE - NO 2. Air - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. b. C. d. e. f. 4. h. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? Changes in absorption rates, drainage patters, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? Change in the quantity ,of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? Reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? A X X ., A X .I A -2- MAY BE 4. a. b. C. d. 5. a. b. C. d. 6. 7. 8. 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)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 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)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Noise - Will the proposal significantly increase existing noise levels? Liqht and Glare - Will the proposal sig- nificantly produce new light or glare? Land Use - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? -3- X X X X X X X X X X 0 9. Natural Resources - Will the proposal have significant results in:- a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 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? 11. Population - Will the proposal signif- icantly alter the location, distribu- tion, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housinq - Will the proposal signif- icantly affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. TransDortation/Circulation - Will the proposal have significant results in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facili- ties, or demand for new parking? c. Impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation.or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? MAY BE - NO X X X X X v A X X X X v A -4- -. 14. a. b. C. d. e. f. 15. a. b. 16. a. b. C. d. e. f. 17. YES 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? Schools? Parks or other recreational facilities? Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? Other governmental services? Enerav - Will the proposal have significant results in: Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? Demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? Utilities - Will the proposal have significant results in the need for new systems, or alterations to the following utilities: Power or natural gas? Communications systems? Water? Sewer or septic tanks? , Storm water drainage? Solid waste and disposal? Human Health - Will the proposal have significant results in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? X X X -5- " YES MAY BE - NO 18. 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 19. Recreation - Will the proposal have significant results in the impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? X 20. Archeolosical/Historical - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological or .historical site, structure, object or building? X 21. Analyze 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) alter- nate sites for the proposed, and g) no project alternative. The project consists of one building, and does not permit phasing. Alternate site design would have little effect since the pad is pre-graded. Proposed grading will have little visual effect and is designed to accommodate the building and provide adequate slope for the parking area. Since area is zoned for industrial use in an existing industrial park, and the pad is already graded for this type of building and use, there is no viable alternate use. Later development would leave a pre-graded pad with' no aesthetic or environmental value. -6- 22. a. b. C. d. MAY BE - NO I- = Mandatory findinss of sisnificance - 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 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.) X Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (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 Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Earth: Grading is proposed to allow construction of the proposed office buildings. The pad is already rough-graded, and the proposed 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 signifcant plant or animal life. Ornamental plants will be introduced in the landscaping area. Landscaping plans will be reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure compatibility with existing conditions and vegetation on and offsite. -7- ” DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) Liaht and Glare: Incremental increase will occur, since the property is currently undeveloped. However, since the surrounding area is zoned for similar use, there will not be any adverse impact. Housinq: Job opportunities offered by new industrial development may cause an increased demand for housing. The City of Carlsbad General Plan has allocated areas for resi.dentia1 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. site is in an Industrial Subdivision (CT 74-21). The project provided rough-graded pads for custom built industrial buildings. The proposed project is in conformance with all requirements of the 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. -a- IV. DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department) On the basis of this initial.evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE 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. V. MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable) -9- 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-