HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 95-02; Dominie Press; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (10)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. PIP 95-02
DATE: May 8.1995
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Domin~ Press
2. APPLICANT: Ken Smith Architect & Associates
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT 435 W. Bradley Avenue. Suite C
El Caion. CA 92024
(6 19) 444-2 1 82
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: Januar~ 20.1995
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of a 10.687 sauare foot tilt-ur, concrete office/warehouse
buildinp in the Carlsbad Aimort Centre.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially af'fected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact", or "Potentially Sigdkant Impact Unless Mitigation
Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
- Land Use and Planning - X Transportation/Circulation - Public Services
- Population and Housing - Biological Resources - Utilities and Service Systems
- Geological Problems - Energy and Mineral Resources - Aesthetics
- X AirQuality - Noise - Recreation
- Mandatory Findings of Sisnificance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency).
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared. 0
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be
a signXcant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added
to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 0
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one potentially
significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets.
An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT' WPORT/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION is required, but it must
analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. 0
I fkd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT
be a signifcant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately
in an earlier EIR / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior
Compliance has been prepared. Ea
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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 FIR), Negative Declaration,
or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by
an infomation source cited in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately
supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like
the one involved. A "No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to,
or it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards.
"Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impact is not
adversely sisnificant, and the impact does not exceed adopted general stank& and policies.
"Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has redd an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact."
The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly
explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
"Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is signXcant.
Based on an "EM-Part II", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant effect on the
environment, but potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or
Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures
that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or
supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior environmental document
have been incorporated into this project, then no additional environmental document is required (Prior
Compliance).
When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an FJR
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 Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project or any
of its 8sDects may cause a sienificant effect on the environment.
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e If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there are
mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation measures are
agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Jmpact
Unless Mitigation Incorporated" may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared.
An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including but not limited to the
following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier
EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce
the impact to less than significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant impact
has not been made pursuant to an earlier Em, (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the impact
to less than Significant, or, (4) through the EIA-Part II analysis it is not possible to determine the level of
significance for a potentially adverse effect, or determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in
reducing a potentially significant effect to below a level of significance.
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 signifcant.
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I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
Conflict with general plan designation 01 zoning?
(#3: pgs 7, 18) - -
Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? (#l: pg 50) - -
Be inwmpatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? (#1: pg 90, #3 pgs 7, 18) - -
Affect agricultural reson or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)? (#l: pg 86) - -
Disrupt 01 divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? (#l: pg 90) - -
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? (#l: pg 107) - -
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or
indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped
area or extension of major infrastructure)?
(#l: pg 107; #2: pg 7.0-2) - -
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? (#l: pg 90) - -
III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in
or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (#l: pgs 80,83; #2: pg 5.1-9) - -
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Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? (#l:
pg 82; #2: pg 5.1-9)
Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (#l: pg 83; #2:
pg 5.1-9) -
Landslides or mudflows? (#l : pg 82; #2: pg 5.1-1 1,
5.1-12) -
Eaosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (#l: pg
77) -
Subsidence of the land? (#1: pg 77; #2: pg 5.1-1 1) -
Expansive soils? (#1: pg 82) -
Unique geologic or physical features? (#l: pg 77) -
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface runoff? (#l: pg 84) -
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? (#l: pg 84; lt2: pg 5.2-6) -
c) Discharge into dce waters or der alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? (#1: pg 84)
d) Changes in the amount of sufface water in any water
body? (#l: pg 84)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? (#l: pg 84)
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? (#l: pg 89)
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g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
(#l: pg 89)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (#l: pg 89)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies? (#l : pg
89) -
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? (#l: pg
71; #2: pg 5.3-4) X -
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (See
Discussion)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? (See Discussion)
d) Create objectionable odors? (See Discussion)
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION.
Would the proposal result in:
a) Ind vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (#l: pgs
3 1-39)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (See Discussion)
c) lnadequate emergency access or access to nearby
use^? (#l: pgs 31-39)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (See
Discussion)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (See
Discussion; #2: pg 5.7-6)
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f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative
transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? (#l:
pgs 31-39)
g) Rail, waterborne or air WlC impacts? (see
Discussion)
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal result in impacts to:
Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds? (#l: pgs 50-57)
Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? (#l :
pgs 50-57)
Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
folest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (#1: pgs 50-57)
Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)? (#l: pgs 50-57)
WildMe dispersal or migration corridors? (#l: pgs
50-57)
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal:
a) conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? (a: pg 5.13)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? (a: pg 5.13)
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of future value to the region
and the residents of the State? (a: pg 5.13)
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M. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
A risk of acci&nt.al explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited to:
oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation? (See Project
Description)
Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? (a: pgs 5.10.2-
1 to 5.10.2-9) -
The creation of any health hazard or potential health
hazard? (See Project Description) -
Exposure of people to existing sources of potential Mth hazards? (#2: pgs 5.10.2-1 to 5.10.2-9) -
Increase fire hazard in sueas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? (See Project Description) -
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? (See Project
Description)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (a: pgs
73-76) -
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the following areas:
Fire protection? (a: pg 5.12.5-1)
police protection? (a: pg 5.12.6-1)
Schools? (a: pg 5.12.7-1)
Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads? (see Discussion)
Other governmental seMces? (See Discussion)
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XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? (a: pg 5.12.1-1)
b) Communications system? (See Discussion)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? (#2: page 5.12.2-1)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (a: pg 5.12.3-1)
e) Storm water drainage? (a: pg 5.12.3-1)
f) Solid waste disposal? (a: pg 5.12.4-1)
g) Local or regid water supplies? (#2: pg 5.12.2-1)
Xm. AESTHETICS. Would the propod:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? (#2: pg
5.1 1-1) -
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? (#2:
pg 5.11-1) -
c) Create light or glare? (a: pg 5.1 1-1) -
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? (#l: pg 44)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? (#l: pg 44)
c) Affect historical resources? (#l: pg 44)
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which
would affect unique ethnic cultural values? (#i: pg
44)
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e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? (#l: pg 44)
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhod or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? (a: pg 5.12.8-
1) -
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (a: pg
5.12.8-1) -
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to 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 endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a 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) - X
c) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly? -
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or
more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section
15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets:
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a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts adequately ssddressed. I&ntify which effects from the above checklist were within the
scope of and adequately dyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,
and state whek such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier
analysis.
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Signifkant with Mitigation Incorporated,"
describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document
and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed project is a 21,004 square foot tilt-up concrete building to be constructed on a pregraded lot within a
existing industrial park Building height will not exceed the maximum of 35 feet. Design and materials of th
proposed building will be typical of the industrial area. Access to the site will be provided via an existing driveway
cut on Kellogg Drive, and parking will be provided onsite at the ratios required by the City of Carlsbad Parking ordinance.
A variety of landscape! materials will be installed substantially in conformance with a conceptual landscape plan. As
stated by the project applicant, the uses conducted within the building will be limited to administration, warehousin
and assembly. Typically such uses will not require an above average need for energy consumption nor will they creat
effects that will impact the surrounding exterior environment.
II. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DISCUSSION
The following sections within this Environmental Impact Assessment Form Part II have been fully addressed withi
other documents which have been cited and require no additional discussion:
Land Use and Planning
Population and Housing
Geologic Problems
Water
Biological Resources
Energy and Mineral Resources
Hazards
Noise
Public SeMces
(see discussion regarding roads and govemmental services)
Utilities and Service Systems
(see discussion regarding communications)
Aesthetics
Cultural Resources
Recreation
V. AIR OUALlTY:
a. The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated 1994 General Pla
will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles traveled. These subsequently red
in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive organic gases, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and
suspended particulates. These aerosols are the major contributors to air pollution in the City as well as in the Sa
Diego Air Basin. Since the San Diego Air Basin is a %on-attainment basin", any additional air emissions ar
considered cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in the updated
General Plan will have cumulative significant impacts on the air quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a variety of mitigatio
measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions for roadway and inkrsectio
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improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures to reduce vehicle trips through th
implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternativ
modes of transportation including mass transit services; 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and
site design; and 5) participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable and
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the design of th
project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is located within a "non
attainment basin", therefore, the "Initial Study'' checklist is marked "Potentially Significant Jmpact". This pmjec
is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the certificatio
of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a "Statement Of Overridin
Considerations" for air quality impacts. This "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequen
projects covered by the General Plan's Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further
environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at the Planning Department.
There is no evidence that there are sensitive receptors (people susceptible to respiratory distress) proposed as par
of the project.
Experience has shown us that typical industrial buildings will not have an effect on the movement of air or caw
a change in climate.
The project description has not identified any use within the proposed building which would create objectionabl odors.
VI. TRANSPORTATIONICIRCUTION:
a. The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated 1994 General Pla
will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequate to accommodate buildout traffic;
however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely impacted by regional through-traffk over which th
City has no jurisdictional control. These generally include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections
along Carlsbad Boulevard. Even with the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections
are projected to fail the City's adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associafed with General Plan buildout, numerous mitigatio
measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include measures to ensure the provision o
circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to develop alternative modes of transportation such as
trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks, pedestrian linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participatio
in regional circulation strategies when adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffk from a failing Interstat
or State Highway onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to control. Th
applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either been incorporated into th
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the failure of intersections
at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffk, therefore, the "Initial Study" checklist is marked
"Potentially Significant Impact". This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation o
an EIR is not required because the recent certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No.
94-246, included a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for circulation impacts. This "Statement 0
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Overriding Considerations” applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan’s Master EIR, includin
this project, therefore, no further environmental review of circulation impacts is required.
The project has been designed to the preliminary design of the master plan. No changes have been made tha
would create conflict or safety hazards. Parking has been provided according to the sbndards identified in th
Parking Or-.
Parking has been provided according to the standards identified in the Parking Ordinance.
Palomar Airport Road and College Boulevard have bike lanes and Palomar has a bus rout that is coflvent
to the project.
The proposed project complies with the Airport plan regarding location of buildings relative to air traffic. No
conflict has been identified.
XL PUBLIC SERVICES:
City services such as public street maintenance and administration are provided and those services are paid for ou
of the General Fund. The proposed project will contribute to the fund through the payment of building fees and annua
tax assessments. Payment of the fees and taxes is a guarantee that the services will be provided.
The City has predetermined the level of services needed for the various segments of the community and through th
General Plan the services required by the proposed project have been anticipated and will be provided.
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS:
Communication systems are typically provided by the various companies that provide such seMces. The project wil
not require an increase in the core communications system nor will it require the development of a new system i
order to be adequately serviced.
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE:
See the discussion under Air Quality and Traffic/Circulation.
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES:
This project site is within a planned industrial park which was analyzed in an earlier EIR (EIR 81-6). The curren
project is consistent with the site development as originally anticipated and analyzed in that EIR.
III. SOURCE DOCUMENTS - (NOTE: All of the source documents are on file in the Planning Depattment located
2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, Phone (619) 438-1161.)
1. Environmental Impact Report for the Airport Business Center (EIR 81-6), WESTEC Services, Inc., Marc
1982.
2. Final Master Environmental Impact Report for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update (EIR 93-01), City
of Carlsbad Planning Department, March 1994.
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3. City of Carlsbad General Plan, City of Carlsbad Planning Department, September 1994.
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LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATI'ACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATION 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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