HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 88-03; Carlsbad Oaks East Lot 36; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (4)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. PIP 88-3
DATE : 6/7/88
I. BACKGROUND
1. APPLICANT : Krommenhoek/McKeown and Associates
2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 3575 Kenvon
San Dieao. CA 92710
3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: Ami1 21, 1988
11. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written under Section I11 - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation)
YES MAY BE - NO
1. 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
V A
X
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.
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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?
X
X
X
X
X
X
v A
X
X
v A
X
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- YES MAY BE - NO
4. Plant Life - Will the proposal
have significant results in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass,
crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants?
c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing
species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
X
X
X
5. Animal Life - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. 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
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? X
c. Introduction 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?
6. Noise - Will the proposal significantly increase existing noise levels? X
7. Lisht and Glare - Will the proposal sig-
nificantly produce new light or glare? X
8. Land Use - Will the proposal have
significant results in the alteration of
the present or planned land use of an
area? v A
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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?
X
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?
11. PoDulation - 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. Transportation/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?
X
X
X
X
X
X
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- YES
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:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
15. Enersv - Will the proposal have significant results in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
b. Demand upon existing sources of
energy, or require the development
of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities - Will the proposal have
significant results in the need for new
systems, or alterations to the following
utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. 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)?
X
V A
V A
X
X
X
V A
V A
V A
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- YES MAYBE - 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?
19. Recreation - Will the proposal have
significant results in the impact upon
the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
20. Archeoloaical/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 proposed project is well suited to accommodate the site. The proposed project is appropriate for the following reasons;
a) Phasing of the development is not necessary as the
project involves only one 43,245 square foot building.
b) The proposed site design meets the design requirements
laid out in the City's zoning ordinance and the Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan (SP-200). These requirements address: among other issues, parking, setbacks, landscaping, building height, visual screening and aesthetic quality. c) The proposed scale of development is satisfactory as it meets applicable development standards, complies with the General Plan and is harmonious with the adjacent planned land uses (Planned Industrial) as set forth in the General Plan and SP-200. d) The proposed use is consistent with Section 21.34.020 (Permitted Uses) of the zoning ordinance. e) This project, with its proposed use could go in any area with a PM zoning designation. The site design was designed specifically for the proposed lot. A location
change is not warranted or imperative.
After assessing alternatives for the proposed project, staff concludes that the proposed project appears to be the most
suitable for this site.
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MAY BE - NO
22. Mandatorv findinss of sisnificance -
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, or curtail the diversity
in the environment?
b. 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.)
c. 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.)
d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
X
X
X
., A
111. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
1. Earth: Grading of 2,500 c.y. is proposed to allow
construction of the proposed industrial building. The
pad is already rough graded under CT 74-21. There will
be no significant impact to the soil since it is already disturbed.
3. 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.
4. Plant Life t 51 Animal Life: The area has been
previously disturbed and contains no significant plant or
animal life. Ornamental plants will be introduced in the
landscaped area. Landscaping 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. Liaht and Glare: Incremental increase will occur, since the property is undeveloped. However, since the
surrounding area is zoned for similar use, there will not
be any adverse impact,
12. Housing: Job opportunities offered by new industrial
development may cause an increased demand in housing. The City of Carlsbad General Plan has allocated areas for residential development within the City which will provide sufficient additional housing.
13. 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.
14. Public Services 61 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 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.
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IV. 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 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.
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V. 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.
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