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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 89-02; Opus Plaza Phase II; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (5)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1 (TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. PIP 89-2 DATE : February 2, 1989 I. BACKGROUND 1. APPLICANT: OPUS SOUTHWEST CORPORATION 2. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: (602) 468-7000 4742 NORTH 24TH STREET # 270 - PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85016 3. DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED: Januarv 10, 1989 11. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written under Section I11 - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation) 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? V A 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. 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 A X X v A ., A X n -2- " - 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? 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: 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? X -3- MAY BE 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 Ulsset - 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. Translsortation/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? ., A X X X X X X X d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? X e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X -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)? MAY BE - NO v A X V A n X X -5- 7". 18 19. 20. 21. a. b. C. d. e. f. g. MAY BE - NO YES 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? Archeoloaical/Historical/Paleontoloaical - Will the proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological, paleontological or historical site, structure, object or building? Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed Droiect 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. This project is the second phase of a two phase project. This site design is an alternative. The original site plan located the proposed structure parallel with Palomar Airport Road. This proposal locates the structure perpendicular to this major road, thereby responding to visual concerns. In that the project complies with all required development standards and has incorporated structural relief, scale is not an issue. N/A since the site is designated for office uses. N/A since the site is currently rough graded and Phase I of the project is already completed. N/A N/A since the site would ultimately be developed with a similar use. -6- ,- 22. Mandatory findinqs of siqnificance - 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.) X X 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 v 111. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION The project applicant is proposing to construct a 45,919' office building upon a 2.5 acre previously graded site. For this environmental analysis, staff conducted several field trips to the subject property. With the exception of an offsite Oak Grove (west of the property) which will be maintained in open space. there exists no sensitive environmental resources upon or in close proximity to the site. The site is designated and zoned for office uses. Potential visual impacts associated with the construction of a 35' tall structure along the Palomar Airport Road Corridor have been mitigated through project redesign including; 1) the incorporation of relief into the southern and western structural facades, 2) setting the structure back an additional 15' from the top of slope along this major road and 3) incorporating a landscaped buffer between the road and the structure. Overall, because the subject property has been (1) previously graded, and (2) there are no sensitive resources upon or in close proximity to it which will be affected by development, no significant environmental -7- DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. (CONTINUED): impacts are anticipated. There were no public comments received during the public review period for the Notice of Prior Compliance. 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 NOTICE OF PRIOR COMPLIANCE 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) -a- 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 -9-