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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 91-07; Harding Senior Apartments; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (4)CASE NO. f/-(9 7 DATE: y-Z1-9/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: Jai^es A./ Ida E. Scanlon Adciress of Applicant: 7306 Borla Place, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009 Phone Number: (619 ) 753-14^03 Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Applicant): Same GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific) Project Description: two existing^ one bedroom apartments and three new one bedroom apartments to be built at project address ,^ffJyffUly Project Location/Address: 2921-'^ Harding Street, Carlsbad, Ca. 92006 Assessor Parcel Number: 203-351^-08 General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: Residential-Prof^^ssional Local Facilities Management Zone: Sub Area 1 Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? Yes Please describe the area surrounding the site to the travel agency, real estate muljjiple residentlal,units,offlees. North:Q^^^<^^» Insurance offices Eastirestaurant, service station service station South: two story office building West: bank> two story office building. residence List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: Redevelopment Permit, Redeyelopment & Housinp; Commission. Planning commission, Carlsbad building permits 2 5) (Please be Specific. Attach Additional Pages or Exhibits, if necessary) 1. Please describe the project site, including distinguishing natural and manmade characteristics. Also provide precise slope analysis when a slope of 15' or higher and 15% grade or greater is present on the site. Project has two existing one bedroom apartments and three new one bedroom apartments for senior occupancjr to be built on 50»xll+0» level lot. 2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project. water saving shower heads, water saving toilets, energy conserving sky lights,draught resistant shrubs, drip watering, fluarescenjr lighting will be used 3. PLEASE ATTACH A PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING: a. If a residential project identify the number of units, type of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates). Project summary sheet attached. b. If a commercial project, indicate the exact type, activity(ies), square footage of sales area, average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), parking provided, and loading facilities. N.A. c. If an industrial project, indicate the exact type or industry(ies), average daily traffic generation (latest SANDAG rates), estimated employment per shift, time of shifts, and loading facilities. N.A. d. If an institutional project, indicate the major project/site function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. N.A. I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS Please Answer each of the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space. Then, fully discuss and explain why each item was checked yes or no. Provide supporting data if applicable. Attach additional sheets as necessary. YES NO 1) Could the project significantly impact or change present or future land uses in the vicinity of the activity? EXPLANATION: adjacent properties are occupied by office * buiiaings ana lana space is presently occupied to maximun 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value? EXPLANATION: project site does not Include a recreational area or area or astnetlc value and surrounding land is occupied by office buildings, restaurant, service stationa rauiti residential units 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? EXPLANATION: ^b® addition of three one bedroom units would have no effect on offices, restaurant, servica stations or multi residential units 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? EXPLANATION:The addition of three one bedroom units would add to the number of units available for seniors in this area YES NO 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? EXPLANATION: This project will provide three additional units for seniors and rents charged will be moderate 6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? EXPLANATION: Project will make available three additional apartments for seniors and project will not create a demand for additional housing 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? EXPLANATION: Project is located in redevelopment area of city and area has no unique natural or man made features 8) Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? EXPLANATION: There are no historical or archaeological sites located at or near this project 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? X EXPLANATION: Project is located In the downtown area and would not have any bearing on a scarce natural resource YES NO 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant resources? EXPLANATION: P^^QjQpt is not located near water * or wildlife haoitat and plants consist to type which are all available at local nurseries 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? EXPLANATION: Project area caters to commercial and * professional activities and no rare plants or animal species are present m immediate area 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? EXPLANATION: Project is a distance from any of the City's streams, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural lands? EXPLANATION: Project will be built on a flat level lot and no land movement will be required and it is not located on agriculture land 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? X_ EXPLANATI0N:A11 lots in immediate area have been fully developed and this small project will notintensify development of already developed areas YES NO 15) Will the activity require a variance from estab- lished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? EXPLANATION: Project comp|:y8 with all City * ordinances ^ind no variances will be needed for air, water, noise, etc. 16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? EXPLANATION: ^'^^^^^^ limited to three one * bedroom units and no further addition to this project will be made 17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? EXPLANATION: Project does not have any effect on the environment 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? EXPLANATION:This senior project requires a conditional use permit 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? EXPLANATION: No potentially hazardous material will be used in the construction of this three one bedroom units project and to accomplish this work there is no hazardous material that needs to be disposed of YES NO 20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? X EXPLANATION: Project is not located in a flood plain and the City has provided in the past for any water run-off in this area 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? EXPLANATION: Project is not located on a fault or in a fault area 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? X EXPLANATION: The three one bedroom units will not generate dust 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? x EXPLANATION: No material of any type will he burned at the project 24) 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.) will EXPLANATION:These three one bedroom unita/havft no effect on the regions air and water used will be liinitftd tn that. necessary in a typical one bedroom, one bath unit YES NO 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? EXPLANATION: Units will use floureseent lighting. Skylights will be installed and natural gas used will be limited to that needed for one gas dryer and one hot water tank 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? EXPLANATION: Project will be located on a flat level lot 27) Will there be a significant change to existing land form? (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards: No grading required, lot ii flat & level (b) Percentage of alteration to the present land form:Project lot is flat^level and no alteration needed (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: Lot will not be cut and no filling in will be required EXPLANATION: 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? 2L EXPLANATION: Project will require utilities and sewer service for three one bedroom x apartments for seniors occupancy Lo^ Al^^<^ h\jl/^MA9 (pJ oiAJoJCp YES NO 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? ^ai^\^o' — FypiANATTnN.^^'^j®^^ ^^^^ LArLMRMiiun.i^g^y^ no effect on wind or orooion of soil 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? EXPLANATION* ^^^^ wildlife habitat are located a distance from project 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? EXPLANATION:Project will have customary type outside residential lights which will not produce any glare 10 II. STATEMENT OF NON-SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS If you have answered yes to any of the questions in Section I but think the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below: III. COMMENTS QR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) Signature ^^-aU^^ /W 'L/^.^^'^/^y ^ ^^z^i^^ ( / (Person (.ompTeting Report) Date Signed _ 11 PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET A. Project presently has two one bedroom apartments rented for $1|15 and |1|25» three one bedroom apartments will be built, approximately 5^0 sq. ft. each and will rent for approximately $525 per mo each and households will be limited to one and two seniors, average daily traffic generated by the three new units will be less than Q% (2.8) per SANDAG.