HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 94-05; Asymtek Lot 9; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (9)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. PIP 94-05
DATE: January 5.1995
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Asvmtek - Lot 9 Carlsbad Ahport Business Center
2. APPLICANT: Harnann Construction
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT 475 W. Bradley Avenue
El Caion. CA 92020
619-792-8800
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBlWMED: December 8,1994
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of a 4 1.625 sauare foot one story concrete tilt-ur, warehouse.
manufacturing and office building on a 2.97 acre site in the Carlsbad Aimort Business Center
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental
Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental
Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical,
biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information
to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration.
* A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project or any of
its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. On the checklist, "NO will be checked to indicate
this determination.
* An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspect of the project
may cause a Significant effect on the environment. The project may quahfy for a Negative Declaration however,
if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be deemed insienificant. These findings are
shown in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and "YES-insig" respectively.
NOTE: If "YES sig" is checked, the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR if the significant effect
has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be
mitigated, or a "Statement of Overriding Considerations'' has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form under
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discussing mitigation
for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES
(43) (iosig)
NO
1. Result in unstable earth conditions or
increase the exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards? X
X
X
Appreciably change the topography or any
unique physical features?
2.
3.
4.
Result in or be affected by erosion of soils
either on or off the site?
Result in changes in the deposition of beach
sands, or modification of the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or
any bay, inlet or lake? X -
X Result in substantial adverse effects on
ambient air quality?
5.
6. Result in substantial changes in air
movement, odor, moisture, or temperature? X
7. Substantially change the course or flow of
water (marine, fresh or flood waters)? X
8. Affect the quantity or quality of Surface
water, ground water or public water supply? X
9. Substantially increase usage or cause
depletion of any natural resources? X
X Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy? 10.
11. Alter a significant archeological,
paleontological or historical site,
structure or object? X
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BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES
(sig) (insig)
12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, microflora and aquatic
plants)?
13. Introduce new species of plants into an area,
or a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any
agricultural crop or affect prime, unique
or other farmland of state or local
importance?
15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat or numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals, all water dwelling organisms
and insects?
16. Introduce new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals?
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIREaY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES
(sig)
17. Alter the present or planned land use
of an area?
18. Substantially affect public utilities,
schools, police, fue, emergency or other
public services?
NO
X
X
X
X
X
NO
X
X
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HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECI'LY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES
(sig) (insig)
19.
20.
21.
22.
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24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
Result in the need for new or modified sewer
systems, solid waste or hazardous waste
control systems?
Increase existing noise levels?
Produce new light or glare?
Involve a significant risk of an explosion
or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
Substantially alter the density of the
human population of an area?
Affect existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
Generate substantial additional traffic?
Affect existing parking facilities, or
create a large demand for new parking?
Impact existing transportation systems or
alter present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods?
Alter waterborne, rail or air traffic?
Increase traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
Interfere with emergency response plans or
emergency evacuation plans?
Obstruct any scenic vista or create an
aesthetically offensive public view?
Affect the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
NO
X
X
X
X
X -
X -
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES
(sig) (insig)
33. Does the project have the potential
to subtially 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.
34. 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.)
35. Does the project have the possible
environmental effects which are in-
dividually limited but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively 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.)
36. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
NO
X
X
X
X
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
The proposed project consists of constructing a 41,626 square foot, one-story, concrete tilt-up
warehouse/manufacturing/offlce building on a 2.97 acre previously graded lot in the Carlsbad Airport Business
Center. The property can accommodate the building while meeting setbacks, lot coverage, and other development
standards. No significant vegetation or wildlife exist on the property. Previously graded slopes along the east and
north sides of the site will not be altered. Additional landscaping will be added to the site to improve the visual
appearance of the project. The site is an infill lot. The surrounding area to the south, east and west is developed
with office/industrial uses. The area to the north is undeveloped and contains disturbed native vegetation. The
proposed project will not further disturb the vegetation on the adjacent parcel nor significantly impact vegetation on
the adjacent property. The site will be developed consistent with the Carlsbad Airport Business Center Specific Plan
(SP 200).
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
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8.
9.
No seismic hazards exist on the lot and no unstable earth conditions exist on the site.
Only minor grading will OCCUT on the site as the pad is already created. The project will not change any unique
physical feature on the site.
No significant soil erosion is expected. All slopes will be adequately landscaped and the pad will be designed
to drain adequately.
The project is not located near any water bodies or courses.
The air quality will not be adversely affected due to a low Average Daily Traffic count of 383 vehicles.
Operation of the business will have minimal affects, as no emissions are expected from operation of machinery.
On site lunch areas will be provided to enmurage less vehicle trips to and fkom the site.
Operation of the business will be conducted indoors and no high output of moisture, odors, or temperature
changes due to machinery is proposed.
Same as #4.
No ground water or public water supply, other than potable/reclaimed water lines, are in the vicinity. Surface
pollutants will be reduced to an acceptable level prior to discharge as required pursuant to the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
No known natural resources exist on the site.
10. Because the site will be used for a combination of office/manufacturing/warehousing uses, no substantial use
of fuel or energy is expected. Energy conservation measures such as SDG&E approved light fixtures, high
efficiency heat pumps, the use of economizers on air conditioners, well insulated roof, and use of reflective
windows will be incorporated into the building.
11. No archeological, paleontological, or historical sites exist on the project site.
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The site is a pregraded, exposed pad without any native vegetation. The slopes on the property contain non-native
grasses and groundcover. Additional shrubs and trees and low lying ground cover will be added to the site. The
site is surrounded by developed pads to the south, east and west. The property to the north is undeveloped and
contains disturbed native vegetation. This project will not disturb any native plant species nor significantly impact
the natural ecosystem of the area. The property does not contain any existing farmland. Due to the size, location,
and characteristics, the property is not ideal for supporting a wide variety of large numbers of fauna, and none have
been identified on the site. The surrounding development has already eliminated any potential for the migratory
movement of animals across the site.
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
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28.
29.
The project will not alter the present or planned land use of the area.
The project will not substantially affect public utilities, schools, police, fire, emergency or other public
facilities as the site is relatively small (2.97 acres).
The building will be connected to an existing sewer line located on Loker Avenue, without modifications to
the sewer system. The use will not require additional solid waste or hazardous waste control systems.
All business operations will be conducted in doors and the machinery noise will not be significant.
Any exterior lighting will be directed downward so as not to flood onto the adjacent properties.
No excessive amounts of explosives will be stored. Any flammable materials stored on the site must obtain
the appropriate approvals through the appropriate jurisdictions.
No residential development is associated with this development. The densities in the City are influenced by
other factors, such as residential densities attributed to the land use designation.
The project could produce a slight increase in demand for additional housing (approximately 120 employees),
but existing housing in the City should accommodate and increased demand.
The project is estimated to create an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) generation of 383 vehicles, which is well
below all of the impacted streets' capacity.
All of the needed parking will be provided on site.
The project is designed to function under the existing transportation system.
No waterborne or rail traffic are in the vicinity. The project is located in the Airport Influence Area, and is
in conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Mcclellan-Palomar Airport.
The site is located on Loker Avenue which has been designed to handle traffic similar to the proposed use.
No traffic conflicts are anticipated from the proposed use.
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30. Any emergency evacuation plans will still be equally effective and operational with the building in place.
31. The loading bays will be oriented away from Loker Avenue. The rear of the project site bach up to
undeveloped land which is planned for industrial uses. Visual impacts will be minimized by landscaping of
slopes, landscaping along parking areas and the architectural details provided in building design. No scenic
vistas will be obstructed and the development will not create an offensive public view.
32. The property contains no existing recreational space nor is it planned for recreation uses.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
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The property is currently zoned and designed to accommodate an industrial building. The site has been previously
graded to accommodate an industrial building. The pad is void of native vegetation and is surrounded on the south,
east and west by previously graded pads and industrial buildings; to the north is vacant land. The vacant property
to the north is planned for industrial uses and contains disturbed habitat. No water bodies or native plant species
exist on the site or on abutting properties to the south, east and west. The property to the north contains disturbed
habitat which will not be further disturbed by the proposed project. Therefore, no habitat for fish and wildlife will
be lost. No endangered plant or animals have been identified on the site nor any examples of California history or
prehistory.
No short or long term impacts are anticipated because the site is already disturbed. The site is part of a larger
Specific Plan, Carlsbad Airport Business Center (SP 200), which is partially developed. Once all of the undeveloped
areas encompassing the specific plan area are developed, traffic impacts will increase. The roads, however, are
designed to handle the increased traffic. On site lunch areas are incorporated into the project in order to reduce travel
to and from the project site.
No substantial effects to human beings are anticipated, since the building is not permitted to store materials in any
way which would be hazardous to the building’s occupants.
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ANAL~SIS OF 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) alternate sites for the proposed project, and
g) no project alternative.
a-g) It has been determined through this initial study that this project will not have any significant impacts.
Therefore, an alternatives analysis is not warranted nor required.
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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 sisnificant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
- I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, because the
environmental effects of the proposed project have already been considered in conjunction with previously
certified environmental documents and no additional environmental review is required. Therefore, a Notice
of Detednation has been 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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Date
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Signature
Planning Direcsr
LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEmD THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES
AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
Date Signature
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