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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 88-09; Mission West Properties; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (12)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1 (TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. PIP 88-09 DATE : Mav 9. 1989 I. BACKGROUND 1. APPLICANT: KROMMENHOEK/MCKEOWN & ASSOCIATES 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: (6191 276-7710 1515 MORENA BLVD. SAN DIEGO, CA 92110 3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: SEPTEMBER 19, 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. b. C. d. e. f. 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 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. g* 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? v n X A X v n X X v n v n V n ” A -2- 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? 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? MAYBE - NO X X X X X X X X X X X -3- I MAYBE - 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 UDset - 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. 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? X X X X X X X v A -4- A " 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. Enerav - 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? X X X X X 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? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? X d. Sewer or septic tanks? X e. Storm water drainage? X f. Solid waste and disposal? X 17. Human Health - Will the proposal have significant results in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? X -5- - YES - NO 18. 19. 20. 21. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. 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? X V A Archeoloaical/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 DroDosed Droject 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. Phasing of the development is not necessary as the project involves only one 55,045 square foot office building on Lot 10 and 43,555 square feet of manufacturing/office space on Lot 11. The proposed site design meets the design and zoning requirements of the City’s zoning ordinance under Chapter 21.34 (Planned Industrial Zone). The proposed scale of development is appropriate as it meets applicable development standards, complies with the General Plan and is harmonious with the adjacent planned industrial land uses as set forth in the General Plan and PM Zone. The proposed use is consistant with Section 21.34.020 (Permitted Uses) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. This project with its proposed use could be located in any area with a PM zoning designation. The site design is tailored specifically for the proposed lots. A change of location is not warranted. The proposed project is the most suitable for this site. The lots were graded to accommodate office/industrial structures and uses, therefore by not developing the sites now, only postpones eventual development into the future. -6- _- - YES 22. Mandatory findinas of sianificance - MAY BE - NO a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wild- life species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or en- dangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 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 the possible environmental effects which are in- dividually limited but cumulatively considerable? (llCumulatively con- siderable" means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X v A X 111. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 1. EARTH: Grading of 1950 c.y. is proposed to allow construction of the proposed office/industrial buildings. The pads have already been rough graded when the land was originally sub-divided. There will be no significant impact to the soil since the area is already disturbed. 3. WATER: Construction of buildings and paving will affect absorption rates and run-off patterns. The required provisions for drainage, and the irrigation of landscaped areas will offset any adverse impacts. -7- DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Continued) 4. PLANT LIFE & 5. ANIMAL LIFE: The area has been previously disturbed and contains no significant plant or animal life. Development is limited to the existing flat pad and will not impact the native vegetation located along the open space drainage that flows along Camino Vida Roble. Landscaping plans will be reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure compatibility with existing conditions and vegetation on and offsite. 7. LIGHT t GLARE: Incremental increase will occur, since the property is currently undeveloped. The surrounding area is zoned for similar uses therefore there will not be any adverse impacts. 12. HOUSING: Industrial development creating employment growth will cause an increased demand in housing. The Carlsbad General Plan has allocated areas within the City for residential development which will accommodate increases in housing demand. 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 & 16. UTILITIES: The Local Facilities Management Plan for Zone 5 ensures that all public and government services will be available as required. The incremental impacts on facilities will be offset by fees and conditions of approval prior to building permit issuance. The proposed project is in conformance with all requirements of the General Plan and other City Ordinances, and all impacts have been assessed and mitigated by the conditions of the Local Facilities Management Plan and the individual project fees . -8- 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. cf rJ0t7 date ' V.MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable) -9- 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-