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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPIP 97-01; Florexpo; Planned Industrial Permit (PIP) (10)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I1 (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO: PIP 97-0 1 DATE: Auril 22.1997 BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: Florexuo 2. APPLICANT: Darin Laird, Selernokivingston Architects 3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 363 Fifth Avenue. 3rd Floor, San Dieao, California 921 0 1, (6 19) 234-747 1 4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: January 29, 1997 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A 4 1,000 square foot industrial office building SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact,” or “Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. 0 Land Use and Planning TransportatiodCirculation 0 Public Services 0 Population and Housing 0 Biological Resources 0 Utilities & Service Systems 0 Geological Problems 0 Energy & Mineral Resources 0 Aesthetics 0 Water Hazards 0 Cultural Resources Air Quality 0 Noise 0 Recreation 0 Mandatory Findings of Significance 1 Rev. 03/28/96 r DETERMINATION. (To be completed by the Lead Agency) 0 0 0 0 [XI I find that 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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 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 EIR/Negative Declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. 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 all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Master Environmental Impact Review (MEIR 93-01) pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been voided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier Master Environmental Review (MEIR 93-01), including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared. A- / If I/V/ I T Planning Dire ctoX SignMxe ,. Date 2 Rev. 03/28/96 P 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 (EIR), 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 information 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 significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policies. “Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect fkom “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 significant. Based on an “EIA-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 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 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. 3 Rev. 03/28/96 0 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 Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated” may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared. 0 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 EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part I1 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 significant. 4 Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Potentially Significant Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:. a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (Source #(s): ( ) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ) c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? 0 d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses? ( ) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? ( ) 11. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? ( ) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? ( ) c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? ( ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 111. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: Fault rupture? (# 1 :Pg 5.1-5) Seismic ground shaking? ((#l:Pg 5.1-12) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? ((#1 :Pg Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (#l:Pg 5.1-9) Landslides or mudflows? (# 1 :Pg 5.1 - 1 1) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? ( ) Subsidence of the land? (#l:Pg 5.1-1 1) Expansive soils? ( ) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) 5.1-12) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff! ( ) b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? ( ) c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? ( ) O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LessThan No Significan Impact t Impact 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 [XI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 [XI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 0 0 [XI 5 Rev. 03/28/96 r- Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? ( ) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? ( ) Changes 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? ( ) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? ( ) Impacts to groundwater quality? ( ) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? ( ) V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? (#l:Pg 5.3- 4) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (#l:Pg 5.3-4) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? ( ) d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) VI. TRANSPORTATIONJCIRCULATION. Would the a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (#l:Pg b) Hazards to safety ffom design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ( ) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? 0 d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? ( ) e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? ( ) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ( ) g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ( ) proposal result in: 5.7-10) VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds? ( ) b) Locally designated species (eg. heritage trees)? ( ) c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ( ) 0 6 Potentially Significant Impact 0 0 0 0 0 0 Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated 0 0 0 0 0 0 Less Than Significan t Impact 0 0 0 0 0 0 No Impact IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 (x1 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI Rev. 03/28/96 e” Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Potentially Significant Impact ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal? Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? (#l:Pg 5.12.1 and 5.13.1) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? (# 1 :Pg 5.12.1-4) 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? (#l:Pg 5.13-5) 0 0 0 IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? ( ) b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ) c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazards? ( ) d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? ( ) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? ( ) X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) 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: a) Fire protection? (#l:Pg 5.12.5-3) b) Police protection? (#l:Pg 5.12.6-2) c) Schools? (#l:Pg 5.12.7.4) d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? ( ) e) Other governmental services? ((#l:Pg 5.12.3-3; Pg 5.12.4-1) XILUTILITIES 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? (#1 :Pg 5.12.3-3; Pg 5.12.4-1) b) Communications systems? ( ) c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution d) Sewer or septic tanks? (#l:Pg 5.12.3-4) e) Storm water drainage? (#l:Pg 5.2-8) f) Solid waste disposal? (#l:Pg 5.12.4-2) facilities? (#l:Pg 5.12.2-5) 7 Potentially Less Than No Significant Significan Impact Mitigation Incorporated Unless t Impact 0 0 [XI 0 IXI 0 0 Ix1 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 IXI 0 Ix1 0 IXI 0 [XI 0 [XI 0 IXI 0 Ix1 0 El 0 [XI 0 [XI 0 IXI 0 -[XI 0 [XI 0 IXI 0 [XI IXI Rev. 03/28/96 r Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). Local or regional water supplies? (#l:Pg 5.12.2-5) AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? ( ) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect? ( ) Create light or glare? ( ) CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) Affect historical resources? ( ) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? ( ) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? ( ) Potentially Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significan Impact Impact Unless t Impact Mitigation Incorporated 0 0 0 IXI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IXI 0 Ixl 0 €XI XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) parks or other recreational facilities? (# 1 :Pg 5.13.8-5) 0 0 0 Ixl 0 0 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 wildlife 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)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IXI IXI IXI 8 Rev. 03/28/96 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: a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant 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. 9 Rev. 03/28/96 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION I. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The proposed project is an industrial/office building for a flower distributorship. The applicant is proposing a 41,000 square foot building, much of which will be used for warehouse purposes (for storing pre-packaged flowers in a refiidgerated area). Other portions of the building will be for an office area and a preparation (cutting and repackaging) area. The project site is a 2.9-acre pre-graded pad located within an existing industrial park. The only grading associated with the proposed project is finish grading which will be balanced on site. 11. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Non-Relevant Items Land Use and Planning (a-e) The proposed project is an industrial office building which is consistent with the General Plan designation (Industrial) and the zoning (Planned Industrial) on the site. Surrounding uses are also industrial office type uses. The project will be compatible with these surrounding uses. The site does not contain any agricultural resources or operations, and there are no residential communities on or near the site. Population and Housing (a-c) The project is not expected to result in substantial growth directly or indirectly. It is an industrial office building which will employ approximately 47 people. There is no housing on the site or planned for the site. Geologic Problems (f, h, i) The project is not expected to result in erosion, changes in topography, unstable soil conditions, or subsidence. The applicant will be required to comply with all normal city regulations regarding erosion control during and after grading and construction activities. The site has no unique geologic or physical features which would be altered as a result of development. Water (a-i) Development of the subject site will affect existing site absorption rates. However, development of the proposed project includes all infrastructure necessary to accommodate any increase in runoff. The project will not expose people to flooding or other water hazards. The project also will not result in changes to surface or ground water. There are no water bodies or ground water sources on or near the project site. Air Quality (c, d) The proposed project will not result in changes to air movement, temperature, moisture, or climate. The project is designed with adequate setbacks and complies with the City’s applicable height restrictions. The project is also not expected to result in objectionable odors. Any user of the facility must comply with the performance standards (including odor standards) contained in the specific plan which governs the site. 10 Rev. 03/28/96 6. TransportatiodCirculation (b-g) The project is not expected to result in negative impacts to the traffic/circulation system as the project is designed to comply with all applicable City standards to ensure safety of design. The design provides adequate emergency access to the site and neighboring sites, provides sufficient parking on-site, and does not create hazards or barriers for non-vehicular traffic. The design does not conflict with adopted policies regarding alternative transportation and will not interfere with rail, waterborne, or air traffic. The site does not contain, and is not near, rail or waterborne traffic systems and is compatible with the Palomar Airport CLUP. 7. Biological Resources (a-e) The project site contains no endangered, threatened, or rare species or their habitats, and no designated natural communities or wetlands. The site also does not serve as a wildlife dispersal or migration corridor. The site is a pregraded pad within an existing, partly developed industrial office park. 9. Hazards (a-e) The project is not expected to result in exposure of people to any hazards, including explosions, release of hazardous substances, or fire. No storage of hazardous materials or waste is proposed. The project is required to be designed in compliance with the City’s Landscape Manual which addresses fire suppression methods. 10. Noise (a-b) The proposed project is not expected to result in noise impacts. The project is required to comply with the performance standards (including noise standards) contained in the specific plan which governs uses on the site. Any other potential noise impacts would be temporary in nature, resulting from construction activities for the project. These activities will be required to comply with standard City regulations restricting the days and hours of such activities. 1 1. Public Services (d) The project will be served by public streets. All necessary maintenance arrangements (public and private) will be made as conditions of approval of the project. The site is located in a developed area which can be served adequately by all communication service providers. Specific arrangements for service will be made by the applicant/developer. 12. Utilities and Services Systems (b) The project site is served by all necessary public utilities and service systems. 13. Aesthetics (a-c) There will be no aesthetic impacts from the project. The site is not located near a scenic vista point or highway. The project is designed to provide adequate setbacks, landscaping, and architecture to ensure that there is no demonstrable negative aesthetic effect. All lighting necessary for the project will be designed and located so as to minimize unnecessary light and glare. 11 Rev. 03/28/96 14. 15. B. 5. Cultural Resources (a-e) The project is not expected to result in impacts to any cultural resources. The project site is a pregraded pad created when the original mass grading for the industrial office park was done. Recreational (b) The project will not impact any existing recreational opportunities. The project site is an existing pregraded pad planned for industrial uses and which provides no recreational opportunities currently. Environmental Impact Discussion Air Quality The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated 1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles traveled. These subsequently result 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 San Diego Air Basin. Since the San Diego Air Basin is a “non-attainment basin”, any additional air emissions are 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 mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions for roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures to reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative 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 the 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 Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” for air quality impacts. This “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” applies to all subsequent 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. 6. Transportation/Circulation The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated 1994 General Plan 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-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These 12 Rev. 03/28/96 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 associated with General Plan buildout, numerous mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include measures to ensure the provision of 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) participation in regional circulation strategies when adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or State Highway onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to control. The applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the 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-traffic, therefore, the “Initial Study” checklist is marked “Potentially Significant Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of 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 Of Overriding Considerations’’ applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan’s Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review of circulation impacts is required. 111. EARLIER ANALYSES USED The following documents were used in the analysis of this project and are on file in the City of Carlsbad Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92009, (6 19) 438- 1 16 1, extension 447 1. 1. Final Master Environmental ImDact ReDort for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01), dated March 1994, City of Carlsbad Planning Department. 13 Rev. 03/28/96