HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 88-07; Palomar Airport Business Park Lot 4; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (3)c
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1
(TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. CUP-88-16/PIP88-7
DATE : October 5, 1988
BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: J. T. HAWTHORNE
ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT:
SAN DIEGO, CA 92112 277-2260
DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: AUGUST 26, 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:
Unstable earth conditions
or in changes in geologic
substructures?
Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering
of the soil?
Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
The destruction, covering of
modification of any unique
geologic or physical features?
Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off the site?
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
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:
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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?
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MAY BE - NO
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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?
Lisht 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?
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MAY BE - NO
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 Usset - 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. Posulation - 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. Transsortation/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?
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Public Services - Will the proposal have a significant effect upon, or have siqnif- 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?
Enersv - 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)?
MAY BE - NO
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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?
Recreation - Will the proposal have significant results in the impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities?
Archeolosical/Historical/Paleontolosical - Will the proposal have significant
results in the alteration of a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure, object or building? X
Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed oroiect 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.
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The site is too small, 3.52 acres to accommodate phased
development.
The existing topography and the location of a San Diego Gas
and Electric easement severely limit the design possibilities
of this site.
As stated above this site is extremely constrained by
topography and existing powerline easement which makes it
difficult to accommodate a greater amount of development on
this site. The proposed 5,437 square foot building only
covers 3.5% of the site.
The site could probably be developed with a small office
or warehouse.
The site could be developed at a later date, but it is one
of the last undeveloped lots in this part of Carlsbad's
Industrial area. The proposed use could be located on another industrial lot within the industrial part of Carlsbad, but the impacts to the environment would probably be the same. The site would remain in its existing, graded state,
covered with weeds. Since the site is designated and zoned
for industrial/office development it will eventually be
developed with some type of industrial or office use.
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- YES MAY BE - NO
22. Mandatory findinas of sianificance -
a. Does the project have the potential
to degrade the quality of the
environment, or curtail the diversity
in the environment? X
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?
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111. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
This project would entail the construction of a 5,423 square foot industrial/office building on a previously graded 3.52 acre lot. Approximately 86% of the lot will be paved to provide storage area
for heavy construction equipment. The project is located at the
southwest corner of the intersection of Camino Vida Roble and Las
Palmas Drive. The site has been previously graded and is
presently covered with weeds. Staff has made a number of field
trips to this parcel. There are no existing sensitive
environmental resources on this property. The proposed project
will require approximately 14,000 cubic yards of grading which
will have no significant impact on the existing topography or
soils.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued)
Potential Environmental Impacts from the proposed project include:
1. Water
2. Risk Upset
3. Circulation
4. Aesthetics
The development of this project will result in the majority of this site
being covered with an impervious surface will change the absorption rate and could increase the potential runoff rate. However, the proposed drainage system for this project will be able to accommodate the increased runoff
with no adverse impacts.
Underground gasoline tanks will be located on site to service the vehicles
that will be located on site. As mentioned, these tanks will be underground
and comply with all applicable requirements of the Carlsbad Fire Department
to eliminate the possibility of an upset.
Heavy equipment will be entering and leaving the site. The applicant has
informed the city that approximately 30 trips a day will be generated by the proposed use. This number includes employees as well as rented equipment. The entrance to this site has been located in the most visible area on the outside of a curve to reduce as much as possible the possibility of traffic conflicts.
Mounding and heavy landscaping will be utilized to screen the equipment
being stored and maintained on this site.
Overall, the environmental analysis and field checks conducted by staff indicated that because there are no sensitive resources on the site and
because the site has been previously graded and is within an industrial
area, no significant environmental impacts are anticipated.
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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.
Date Signature
Date Planning Director
V.MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable)
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