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RECEIPT NO:
BHVIROWtgHTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORH - Part I
(TO Be Completed by APPLICANT)
CASE NO: _
DATE: _
Applicant: James M. Watkins
Address of Applicant: P.O. Box 99
Del Mar, Ca 9201A
Phone Number: (619 ) 755-3991
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than
Applicant): Howard Meacham 835 Fifth Avenue, Suite 408' San Diego,Ca 92101
GENERAL INFORMATION; ^^^^^ 233-4098
Description of Project: Vacation resort complex including: 66-unit hotel,
restaurant, restaurant/retail, retail shops and 224-space parking garage,
and 132 vacation condominiums.
Project Location/Address: City block bounded by Carlsbad Boulevard,
Oak Avenue, Ocean Street and Elm Avenue.
Assessor Parcel Number: 203 - 252 - 01. 02
Zone of Subject Property:
Proposed Use of Site: Hotel, restaurant/retail. restaurant, retail shoos.
and vacation condominiums.
List all other applicable applications related to this project:
Tentative map, major condominium permit, conditional use permit, and
major redevelopment permit.
Environmental Impact Assessments for gradinq permits must be accompanied
with a qradina plan and gradinq profile.
2* Describe the activity area^ including distiguishing natural and man*
made cbaracteristics; also provide precise slope analysis when
appropriate*
The large open area between the condominiums includes lawns, gardens
and woiking paths. The lawn area will be used for badminton, croquet,
volleyball and pitch-and-putt. A pool and spa is located near the
hotel building and a second spa is located near the west property line
of the lawn area. The large ficus near the restaurant has been
preserved.
3. Describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design
and/or operation of the project.
The project will meet or exceed all State and City energy conservation
regulations.
4. If residential, include the number of unitsr schedule of unit sizes,
range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected.
The condominium units include 121 one-bedroom units at 621
square feet each and 12 two-bedroom units at 861 square feet each.
The units range in price from $8,000 to $12,000. Typical
household size is two persons.
5. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or
regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities.
The restaurant and retail building will be neighborhood oriented.
Approximately 25% to 35% of Grunions Run/Retail building patrons
are expected to be guests of the hotel and/or condominium owners.
The subject building interior area is 10,300 S.F. plus covered
exterior pation of 796 S.F. Two loading spaces are provided per
original approved plans.
6. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and
loading facilities.
N/A
7. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per
shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits
to be derived from the project.
N/A
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I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Answer the following questions by placing a checic in the appropriate
space. (Discuss all items checked '^yes". Attach additional sheets as
necessary*)
YES NO
1) Could the project significantly change present
land uses in the vicinity of the activity?
2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational
area, or area of important aesthetic value? X_
Increased pedestrian-oriented activity.
3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an
established community or neighborhood?
6) Could the activity decrease the number of low and
modest cost housing units in the city?
13) Could the act^ivity change existing features of
any of the city's lagoons, bays^ or tidelands?
16) Could the activity serve to encourage development
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop-
ment of already developed areasf
4) Could the activity result in the displacement of
community residents?
5) Could the activity increase the number of low and
modest cost housing units in the city? • ^
X
7) Are any of the natural or man*made features in the
activity area unique, that is, not found in other
parts of the county, state or nation? ^
8) Could the activity significantly affect an
historical or archaeological site or its settings? X_
9) Could the activity significantly affect the
potential use, extraction, or conservation of a
scarce natural resource? X
10) Does the activity significantly affect the
potential use, extraction, or conservation of a
scarce natural resource? ^
11) Could the activity significantly affect fish,
wildlife or plant life? X_
12) Are there any rare or endangered plant species
in the activity ^area? X_
14) Could the activity change existing features of
any of the city's beaches? X^
15) Could the activity result in the erosion or
elimination of agricultural lands? X^
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YBS NO
T7) Will the activity require a variance from
established environmental standards {air, water,
noise, etc.)? X_
18) Will the activity require certification, authoriza-
tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or
federal environmental.control agency? X_
19) Will the activity require issuance of a variance
or conditional use permit by the City? X
Conditional Use Permit
20) Will the activity involve the application, use, or
disposal of potentially hazardous materials? X.
21) Will the activity involve construction of
facilities in a flood plain? X_
22) Will the activity involve construction of
facilities in the area of an active fault? X_
23) Will the activity involve construction of
facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? X_
24) Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of noise? X_
25) Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of dust? x
26) Will the activity involve the burning of brush,
trees, or other raaterials? X_
27) Could the activity result in a significant change
in the quality of any portion of the region's air
or water resources? (Should note surface, ground
water, off-shore.) X_
28) Will the project substantially increase fuel
consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? X
29) Will there be a significant change to existing
land form? X
(a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in
cubic yards: .
(b) Percentage of alteration to the present
land form:
(c) Naximum height of cut or fill slopes:
30) Will the activity result in substantial increases
in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets?
31) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger
project or series of projects?
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II, STATEMENT OF NON-SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
If you have answered yes to one or more of the questions in Section
I but you think the activity will have no significant environmental
effects., indicate your reasons below:
The primary focus of the requested combined-use retail/restaurant
facility is to provide service for the existing hotel and
condominium uses.
Ill, COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THB QUESTIONS IN SECTION I
(If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach
additional sheets as needed.)
Signature
(Person Completi Completing Report)
Oate Signed
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