HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 88-02; Landreth Professional Office Center; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (3)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. RP 88-2
DATE: Mav 12, 1988
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BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Richard and Leslie Landreth
ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2979 State Street,
Suite D. Carlsbad, California 92008. 434-4140
DATE CHECK LIST SUBMITTED:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all Affirmative Answers are to be written
under Section III - Discussion of Environmental Evaluation)
YES MAYBE NO
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?
X
X
X
X
X
X
YES MAYBE NO
2. Air - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. Air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality? X_
b. The creation of objectionable
odors? X_
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally? X_
3. Water - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements,
in either marine or fresh waters? X_
b. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patters, or the rate and
amount of surface water runoff? X_
c. Alterations to the course or flow
of flood waters? X_
d. Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body? X_
e. Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to, temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity? X_
f. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters? X_
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations? X_
h. Reduction in the amount of water
otherwise available for public
water supplies? X_
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YES MAYBE 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. Light 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
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YES MAYBE NO
9. Natural Resources - Will the proposal
have significant results in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources? X.
b. Depletion of any nonrenewable
natural resource? X_
10. Risk of Upset - 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? X_
11. Population - Will the proposal signif-
icantly alter the location, distribu-
tion, density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area? X^
12. Housing - Will the proposal signif-
icantly affect existing housing, or
create a demand for additional housing? X_
13. Transportation/Circulation - Will the
proposal have significant results in:
a. Generation of additional vehicular
movement? X_
b. Effects on existing parking facili-
ties, or demand for new parking? X_
c. Impact upon existing transportation
systems? X_
d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? X_
e. Alterations to waterbome, rail or
air traffic? X_
f. Increase in traffic hazards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians? X_
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YES MAYBE NO
14. 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:
a. Fire protection? X^
b. Police protection? X^
c. Schools? X^
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities? X
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads? X^
f. Other governmental services? X
15. Energy - Will the proposal have
significant results in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel
or energy? X_
b. Demand upon existing sources of
energy, or require the development
of new sources of energy? X^
16. Utilities - Will the proposal have
significant results in the need for new
systems, or alterations to the following
utilities:
a. Power or natural gas? X_
b. Communications systems? X_
c. Water? X^
d. Sewer or septic tanks? X_
e. Storm water drainage? X_
f. Solid waste and disposal? X.
17. Human Health - Will the proposal have
significant results in the creation of
any health hazard or potential health
hazard (excluding mental health)? X_
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YES MAYBE NO
18. 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?
19. Recreation - Will the proposal have
significant results in the impact upon
the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
20. Archeological/Historical - Will the
proposal have significant results in
the alteration of a significant
archeological or historical site,
structure, object or building?
21. Analyze viable alternatives to the proposed proiect 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.
a) The project is too small to adequately phase.
b) Alternate site designs are fairly limited due to the small
lot size. The applicant has, however, modified the project
design to remove potential visual and circulation concerns.
c) Alternate scale of development is fairly limited due to the
small lot size. The applicant has, however, reduced the
building square footage.
d) The other use for the site would be Residential-Medium-High
Density which would be approximately two to three dwellings.
The environmental impacts would be less but would place a
residential land use surrounded on three sides by non-
residential land uses.
e) Development later would have little change in environmental
impacts.
f) The site is well situated to accommodate a small office
building.
g) Is consistent with the General and Redevelopment plans.
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YES MAYBE NO
22. Mandatorv findings of significance -
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.)
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?
III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Id. The project is in an area of high probability of
paieontological resources. Observation of grading should
be done to retrieve resources.
13a. The project is projected to generate 100 ADT. This is more
than the existing 10-20 ADT and more than the 20-30 ADT
if the site was redeveloped to a residential land use.
However, this increase in ADT is not a significant one due
to the improved and underutilized nature of the abutting
street system.
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IV. DETERMINATION (To Be Completed By The Planning Department)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on
the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
JC 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.
.1 find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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Date / / \ Signature
V. MITIGATING MEASURES (If Applicable)
1. Prior to issuance of a grading or building permit, whichever comes
first, a soils report shall be prepared and submitted to the City
of Carlsbad. If the soils report indicates the presence of
potential fossil bearing material then a standard two phased
program, on file in the Planning Department, shall be undertaken
to avoid possible significant impacts on paieontological resources
under the direction of the Planning Department.
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VI APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES
AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESB>,MEASURES-«^0 THE PROJECT.
Date Signature
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FEE: $175.00
RECEIPT NO: '>?^//t7'^
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - Part I
(To Be Completed by APPLICANT)
CASE NO: /Cf^-J^t-^
DATE: March 16, 1988
Applicant: Richard S. & Leslie A. Landreth
Address of Applicant: 2979 State Street, Suite "D"
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone Number: (619 ) 434-4140
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than
Applicant): William M. Booth, P.O. Box 4651, Carlsbad, CA (619) 434-8474
GENERAL INFORMATION;
Description of Project: '^^^ Story, 5,100 SF Professional Office Building
for Non- Medical St Non-Financial Uses over One Story, 3,463 SF Semi-
Subterranean Parking Garage
Project Location/Address: 715 Arbuckle Place / Southeast Corner of
Madison Street & Arbuckle Place
Assessor Parcel Number: - - 20 & 21
zone of Subject Property: VR / VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT
Proposed Use of Site: Professional Office (Non-Medical & Non-Financial)
and Required Parking
List all other applicable applications related to this project:
City of Carlsbad Building Permits
Describe the activity area, including distiguishing natural and man-
made characteristics; also provide precise slope analysis when
appropriate. r^^ie site is in an older and thoroughly developed area
of the City of Carlsbad. One half the site is occupied by an existing
dwelling that has been converted to an office. The other half
(westerly) is vacant except for the partially removed foundation
from a residence that was demolished or relocated prior to current
ownership. There are no distinguishing natural characteristics.
Man-made characteristics are limited to the existing residence/office
and light landscape. The site slopes 3% to 4% down from east to west.
Describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design
and/or operation of the project.
The proposed building will be designed to comply with California
State Title 24 energy standards for insulation, building envelope, It'g,
and appliance efficiency using a computerized analysis to "fine-
tune" the required measures to this specific building. The plumbing
system shall include flow restrictors on all faucets & low volume
flush toilets. Exterior windows will be operable where possible to
XPduce. demand, for Air, Conditioning and mechanical ventilation
it residential, include tne number of units, schedule of unit sizes,
range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected.
Not Applicable
5. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or
regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities.
The proposed building is a small (5,100 SF) City oriented office
complex for non-medical and non-financial professional businesses
The net Leasable office area will be 4,032 SF (79% gross).
No loading facilities are planned or proposed.
6. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and
loading facilities.
Not Applicable
If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per
shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits
to be derived from the project.
Not Applicable
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I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
Answer the following questions by placing a check 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? X
2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational
area, or area of important aesthetic value? X
3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an
established community or neighborhood? X
4) Could the activity result in the displacement of
community residents? X
5) Could the activity increase the number of low and
modest cost housing units in the city? X
6) Could the activity decrease 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? X
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? X
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_
13) Could the activity change existing features of
any of the city's lagoons, bays, or tidelands? 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.
16) Could the activity serve to encourage development
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop-
ment of already developed areas? X_
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YES NO
17) 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
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 materials? 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: 764.5 CU.YDS .
(b) Percentage of alteration to the present
land form: IQ% .
(c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes:
2'-6" Fill @ Landscape Berms
30) Will the activity result in substantial increases
in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? X
31) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger
project or series of projects?
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X
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:
No Yes Answers to Questions in Section I
III. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I
(If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach
additional sheets as needed.)
See Below
Signature
(Person Completing ReportTT*
Date Signed March 16, 1988
#29 The proposed building & parking footprint will be set "into"
the site. Although 650 CU. YDS. of excavation will be needed
to construct the garage and rear area, the site slope config-
uration outside the footprint will be essentially the same.
Excavation for the footprint and parking areas and minor
sculpting for landscaping is all the landform alteration
proposed.
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