HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 91-08; Gametowne Retail Court; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (2)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART H
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO. RP 91-08
DATE: OCTOBER 28. 1991
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: RP 91-8 - GAMETOWNE
2. APPLICANT: MARK DAVIS
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 2445 JUAN STREET
SAN DIEGO. CA 92110
(619) 291-4367
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: JULY 31. 1991
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Demolition of an existing one-story retail use and constmction of
a two-storv building with 3.000 square feet of retail use at 2933
Roosevelt Street. The proiect site is a flat infill lot surroimded bv
existing development/buildings within the Village Redevelopment
Area (Subarea 1) and the Central Business District.
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 ofa checklist. This checklist
8 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 Repon or Negative Declaration.
* 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. On the checklist, "NO" will be checked
to indicate this determination.
* An EIR must be prepared if the City determines that there is substantial evidence that any aspect of the
project may cause a significant effect on the environment. The project may qualify for a Negative
Declaration however, if adverse impacts are mitigated so that environmental effects can be deemed
insignificant. These findings are shovm in the checklist under the headings "YES-sig" and "YES-insig"
respectively.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form vmder
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discussing
mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES
(sig)
YES
(insig)
NO
1. Result in unstable earth conditions or
increase the exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards?
2. Appreciably change the topography or any
unique physical features?
3. Result in or be affected by erosion of soils
either on or off the site?
4. Result in changes in the deposition of beach
sands, or modification of the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or
any bay, inlet or lake?
5. Result in substantial adverse effects on
ambient air quality?
6. Result in substantial changes in air
movement, odor, moisture, or temperature?
7. Substantially change the course or flow of
water (marine, fresh or flood waters)?
8. Affect the quantity or quality of surface
water, ground water or public water supply?
9. Substantially increase usage or cause
depletion of any natural resources?
10. Use substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
11. Alter a significant archeological,
paieontological or historical site,
stmcture or object?
X
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BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
12. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or nimibers of any species of plants (including
trees, shmbs, grass, microflora and aquatic
plants)? _K
13. Introduce new species of plants into an area,
or a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
14. Reduce the amount of acreage of any
agricultural crop or affect prime, unique
or other farmland of state or local
importance? _2C_
15. Affect the diversity of species, habitat
or numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals, all water dwelling organisms
and insects?
16. Introduce new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals? X
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY: YES YES NO
(sig) (insig)
17. Alter the present or planned land use
of an area? X
18. Substantially affect public utilities,
schools, poUce, fire, emergency or other
public services?
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HUMAN ENVIRONMENT
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:
19. Result in the need for new or modified sewer
systems, solid waste or hazardous waste
control systems?
20. Increase existing noise levels?
21. Produce new light or glare?
22. Involve a significant risk of an explosion
or the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
23. Substantially alter the density of the
human population of an area?
24. Affect existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
25. Generate substantial additional traffic?
26. Affect existing parking facilities, or
create a large demand for new parking?
27. Impact existing transportation systems or
alter present pattems of circulation or
movement of people and/or goods?
28. Alter waterbome, rail or air traffic?
29. Increase traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
30. Interfere with emergency response plans or
emergency evacuation plans?
31. Obstmct any scenic vista or create an
aesthetically offensive public view?
32. Affect the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
YES
(sig)
YES
(insig)
NO
X
X
X
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
WILL THE PROPOSAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY:
33. Does the project have the potential
to substantially 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 conunimity, reduce the nimiber or
restrict the range of a rare or en-
dangered plant or animal, or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of Califomia history or prehistory.
34. 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.)
35. Does the project have the possible
environmental effects which are in-
dividually limited but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively con-
siderable" means that the incremental
effects of an individual 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.)
36. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
YES
(sig)
YES
(insig)
NO
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
I. 2.3. Since the project site is a flat infill location, with no imique physical features, there will
be a minimum amount of grading involved. Therefore, there will be no unstable earth
conditions created, no appreciable changes to topography and no development of any on
site or off site erosion problems.
4. Due to the projecfs location, there will be no direct impacts to any Coastal or Marine
Resources.
5.6. The proposed project is an expansion of a currentiy existing, permitted retail use that will
not cause adverse effects on air quality or cause changes to air movement, odor, moisture
or temperature.
7.8. Due to the project's location there v^U be no changes to the natural flows of marine,
fresh or flood waters. In addition, the quantity or quality of surface water, groundwater
or public water supplies will not be affected. The project is located within Local
Facilities Management Zone 1 and is under the jurisdiction of the Carlsbad Municipal
Water District. Depending on Citywide water availability, there will be water supply
facilities and resources to serve this project in compliance with the Local Facilities
Management Plan for Zone 1.
9.10. The proposed project will not create the need for a substantial increase in the use of any
natural resources. There will be a short term impact on fuel and energy during the
constmction phase of the project, however, the use itself (retail) will not create the need
for substantial amounts of fuel or energy to be used.
II. The site consists of a flat, infill lot with an existing retail use surrounded by existing
development and is not listed on the City adopted inventory of cultural resources. There
are no archeological, historical or cultural resources located anywhere on the project site;
so there will be no impacts to cultural resources.
BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT:
12. The project will not affect the diversity of plant species on the site or in the area. The
project area is an infill area. There are no sensitive or endangered plant species on the
site and there vnil be no impact to any plant species or diversity vdthin the area.
13. The project will nol represent a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing plant
species since an infill location is involved and no biological habitats exist. The project
will also introduce new species of plants lo the projeci area in the form of landscaping.
14. The project site does nol contain any acreage currently in use for agriculture and the site
does not have any land designaled as significantly important for agriculture purposes by
slale or local siandards.
15.16. The diversity of animal species of the quality of animal habitats in the area is not an
issue because this is an infill lot within an area lhat is currently developed. There are
no significant animal species on the site. The project will not introduce any new species
of animals into the area. Since this is an infill lot, the projeci will nol represent a barrier
lolhe migration of animals.
HUMAN ENVIRONMENT:
17. The projeci will nol aller the present or planned land use of the area. The curreni
zoning designation is VR, Village Redevelopment, and the curreni General Plan
Designation is Central Business Dislrict, so retail use is allowed on the project site. The
project will be consistent wilh the land use designations of the site.
18.19. The projeci is within Local Facilities Management Zone 1 and can comply with all of the
performance siandards of lhat zone, so there v^ be no impacts to the quality or
availability of public utilities or public services. Exisling sewer sysiems will be able to
service this project. This project will not create a need for new solid waste or hazardous
waste control sysiems.
20. The proposed retail use expansion will nol creale a significant increase in existing noise
levels. Since a non-residential projeci is involved, the City's Noise Policy does nol apply.
21. The proposed projeci will nol produce any new lighl or glare. The project will be
condilioned lo ensure lhal any parking area lighling from this use is nol reflected to
adjacent properlies.
22. The proposed use does nol represent any significant risk of explosion or the release of
hazardous malerials or substances. The proposed retail use is consistent and compatible
with adjacent, exisling developmenl in the area.
23. The projeci is a non-residential projeci and does nol aller the area's densiiy.
24. The proposed project will nol adversely impact exisling housing or creale a demand for
addilionai housing since il is an expansion of an exisling retail use.
25. The projeci will nol generate substantial addilionai traffic. The 3,000 square feet of
retail use will generate approximately 120 ADT; which is nol considered significant.
26. The proposed project does not affect any existing parking facilities. The use will require
the need for a parking lol in order lo provide the required parking, however, there vvill
be no large demand for new parking. The required parking of 10 spaces will be provided
on-site lo serve the 3,000 square feel of retail use.
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27. Since this project is locaied on an exisling infill lol, there will be no impacts to exisling
transportation systems, and there will be no alteration of the present pattems of
circulation or the movement of goods or people. The project's location on Roosevelt
Street belween Grand Avenue and Carlsbad Village Drive is desirable for this use because
it is centrally located within downtown Carlsbad and is close to mass transit systems.
28. Due lo the nature of the projeci and the project's location, there will be no impacts to
waterbome, rail or air traffic.
29. The proposed projeci will not increase traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians. The projeci, being locaied on an infill lot, will nol impact any of these
modes of transportation.
30. The retail use will nol impact in any way emergency response plans or emergency
evacuation plans since the projeci il is proposed for an exisling lol within an existing
downtown business area.
31. No scenic vistas will be obstmcted by the proposed projeci since it is an infill lol. The
proposed archilecture of the stmcture is consistent with the desired village like
archilecture as described in the Village Design Manual featuring a variety of pitched roofs
and detailing.
32. The proposed projeci vnM not affect the quality or quantity of any exisling recreational
opportunities since the projeci site is an infill lol wilhin a currently developed area.
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ANALYSIS OF VL\BLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SUCH AS:
a) Phased development of the projeci,
b) allemale site designs,
c) altemate scale of developmenl,
d) allemale uses for the site,
e) developmenl al some future time rather than now,
f) alternate siles for the proposed, and
g) no projeci altemative.
A) Phasing the proposed development is not necessary given the scale of the proposed use.
There is no benefit lo phasing the constmction of the proposed retail building.
B) Altemate site designs were assessed during the project review, however, the proposed
site design maximizes the site's area for the proposed use. The proposed site design also
allows for the greatest degree of architectural flexibility and compatibility wilh
developments adjacent to the projeci site while complying with all development
siandards.
C) The proposed scale of developmenl allows compliance with all applicable development
siandards while providing for a site design lhal allows for function as well as land use
compatibility with adjacent propenies.
D) Allemale uses for the site would be relail/non-residential uses in conformance with the
General Plan Designation of Central Business District.
E/G) Developmenl al a future lime or the no projeci alternative would leave the site with ils
existing one-story retail use. The owner wishes lo upgrade and expand this retail use
al this lime.
ENM:lh
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DETERMINATION (To Be Compleled By The Planning Depanment)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
1 I find the proposed projeci COULD NOT have a significant effeci on the environment, and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find lhal the proposed projeci COULD NOT have a significant effeci on the environment, because the
environmental effects of the proposed projeci have already been considered in conjunction wilh
previously cenified environmental docimients and no addilionai environmental review is required.
Therefore, a Nolice of Determination has been prepared.
I find lhat although the proposed projeci could have a significant effeci on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an atiached
sheet have been added to the projeci. A Conditional Negative
Declaration will be proposed.
I find the proposed projeci MAY have a significant effeci on the enviromnent, and an ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required.
Dale
Date
LIST MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATING MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES
AND CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
Dale Signalure
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CASE NO.
DATE:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I
(To be Completed by APPLICANT)
Applicant: 7- PXV I'b
Address of Applicant:
Phone Nuinber: ( vf[)
Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than
Applicant):
GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific)
Project Description: OtWb ^yif)Tlll^ ^ - ^ijCil 6To^f a>\\\\tfC\Alh£
Project Location/Address:
Assessor Parcel Number:
General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: itt)/\^k I' C'\^C-Zl J'f^j f'^
Local Facilities Management Zone: f Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone?
Please describe the area surrounding the site to the
North: mXIL- m (jjof East: UmitLI &f , fm\0 ^
South: MMkiMm^MimC^ West: /H^t; />^^TAIL NlLfltt^^
List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project:
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(Please be Specifi^^Attach Additional Pages or Ex^^ts. 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. ,
2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design
and/or operation of the project.
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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: t^OlM ih miAClL UmL
(fimu\i\. umk,h m il^ /^tjri^cuL
&iiiLPiil4^ i>\ mm.
2) Could the activity affdct the use of a recreational
area, or area of aesthetic value? ^
EXPLANATION:
rum i» ^toilr m^ntum oYMAm.
3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an
established community or neighborhood?
EXPLANATION:
4) Could the activity result in the displacement of
community residents?
EXPLANATION: tl \M\\(i> &illLI?lljfc^ ^itTAllf
YES NO
5) Could the activity increase the number of low and
moderate cost housing units in the city? ^
EXPLANATION: M fN^Cj P^gt? ll^] fMO^^ Alff
itoM ifcNllUtllT^ \\mm CC7o\,
6) Could the activity significantly affect existing
housing or create a demand for additional housing?
EXPLANATION: till? \mc\ i/fcULP lUlllT/ltl 6TMb
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: t/mjc 6lt h Kllllf X)m\L^W
H a>mu\k\. m M m mi tm^f^
8) Could the activity significantly affect an
historical or archaeological site or its settings?
EXPLANATION: gyt&TllIt, b m.'j DmiOfW
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9) Could the activity significantly affect the
potential use, extraction, or conservation of a
scarce natural resource?
EXPLANATION: m^i Aji fio ukut kmi
m
YES NO
EXPLANATION: imi ktt fi6 rutiT 6^Ami
(onc\^ fK^lol? Ill Dig XdTlvlTf A%%
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4 om\jim i^'^fe^'
10) Could the activity significantly affect fish,
wildlife or plant resources?
EXPLANATION: %U All f|b ^ 6V
11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal
species in the activity area?
12) Could the activity change existing features of any
of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands
or beaches? ^
EXPLANATION: fill; wiTf \<o i^i mm k4i^
y/oiiib mk^ k^oi^n ^iTf'b mk\\^^k(/)c^;
13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin-
ation of agricultural lands?
EXPLANATION: M ffeJ^^ UaW j A Wmflp
coMmki Am kp kpJo Ammwui
iA}\vh p.Af- Mflil^lt To^i^ tfiff^c^w.
14) Could the activity serve to encourage development
of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop-
ment of already developed areas?
YES NO
15) Will the activity require a variance from estab-
lished environmental standards (air, water, noise,
etc.)?
EXPLANATION: ffofO^^f? fMtCj Will CO\ifl{
16)
17)
Is the activity carried out as part of a larger
project or series of projects?
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Will the activity require certification, authoriza-
tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state
or federal environmental control agency?
EXPLANATION;
m^m H^mq
18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or
conditional use permit by the City?
EXPLANATION: tyg r^f^6feD itefe \h A[imd
19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or
disposal of potentially hazardous materials?
EXPLANATION:
WITH m^ffTiALit UtAWoii'b rix-f^f liLe?.
20)
22)
23)
Will the activity involve construction of facilities
in a flood plain?
EXPLANATION: m M i^floT \iockm\i
YES
21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
in the area of an active fault?
EXPLANATION:
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Could the activity result in the generation of
significant amounts of dust?
EXPLANATION:
kjd ucA^A^oh^ mM'^v coimh
Will the activity involve the burning of brush,
trees, or other materials?
EXPLANATION:
NO
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.)
EXPLANATION: 'b\ki IT 1^ A ti\mM-\ of ixh-wk m WITH Mm b^mf- Am
jA
6)
YES NO
25) Will the project substantially increase fuel
consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? ^
EXPLANATION:
26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities
on a slope of 25 percent or greater?
EXPLANATION:
P.L. To WK&T ^ I.n,
27) Will there be a significant change to existing
land form?
(a) Indicate est"
cubic yards:
mated grading to be done in
o_m.
gra
(b) Percentage of a]t|;^ation to the present
land form: O 4>
(c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes:
EXPLANATION: gtiLt 6l^Pllt will Bfe-
Itl Oim-im APP Tof 6d|i ^ vA\)Mk>
EXPLANATION:
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28) Will the activity result in substantial increases
in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets?
YES
29)
30)
31)
Will the project significantly increase wind or
water erosion of soils?
EXPLANATION:
NO
U fhpto \Uic\ WILL floT ^l^^llh6(^lTlt
dfeAf 11 Abl h\)\ka^\ uflo h rAm of mm v/iitf uwm^^
Could the project significantly affect existing
fish or wildlife habitat?
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At^fe If) r^J^cj Vl^lfJlTY.
Will the project significantly produce new light
or glare?
EXPLANATION:
1^
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^^GNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFEC^^ II. STATEMENT OF NOl^IGN I FICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFEC
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 OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION I
(If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach
additional sheets as needed.)
Signature
(Person Completing Report)
Date Signed
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