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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 92-09; Chiropractic Offices & Parking Lot; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (6)INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR FILLING OUT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Form - Part I will be used to determine what type of environmental documentation (i.e. Environmental Impact Report, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Negative Declaration or Exemption) will be required to be prepared for your application, per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Title 19 of Carlsbad's Municipal Code. The clarity and accuracy of the information you provide is critical for purposes of quickly determining the specific environmental effects of your project. Recent judicial decisions have held that a "naked checklist", that is a checklist that is merely checked "yes" or "no", is insufficient to comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Each "yes" or "no" answer must be accompanied by a written explanation justifying the "yes" or "no" answer. This is especially important when a Negative Declaration is being sought. The more information provided in this form, the easier and quicker it will be for staff to complete the Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part II. CASE NO. DATE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORH - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: Donald & Lael Dewhurst Trust Address of Applicant: 3425 Seanrest nrivp. ri •c;bP^r^, raiirnrnia q7nnR Phone Number: (619 ) 454-0763 Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Applicant): Bob Ladvig, Ladvia Desiqn Group 1947 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 108, Carlsbad, California 92008, (619)438-3182 GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific) Project Description: Redevelopment permit for R minor prnjprh mn^i ^hinrj of the change of use of 3,396 square font nf an pyi ghing r^f ai 1/nnmrnprm'^i building to medical office for a chiropractor with additional parking spaces proviaed offsite. Project Location/Address: 2727 Roosevelt Street on the corner of Beech Avenue and the second parcel over to the southeast. Assessor Parcel Number: 203 - 101 - 34 & 203-181-16 General Plan/Zone of Subject Propertv:Medium Density Kegidential/Profes>--ioDal & Related (RMH/O/Village Redevslopment (V-R) Local Facilities Management Zone: TIDHP I . ^ Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? BSL Please describe the area surrounding the site to the North: offices East: Pn.c^t nffin^ South: apartments West: commercial business Between 2 parcels: office List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: N/A (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, (N/A) The project site involves two parcels. Parcel 1 (203-101-34) is 59'xl61' (9,499 sq.ft.) and Parcel 2 (203-181-16) is roughly 62'xl54' (9,548 sq.ft.). Parcel 1 on the corner of Beech Avenue has an existing retail/commercial building with 4 apartments units on the second story. Parcel 2 has a parking lot with 21 proposed spaces.Both lots are infill and have been previously disturbed and are relatively flat. 2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project, (M/A) This is an existing shell building which is getting a change of use from retail/commercial to medical office with corresponding parking. No tenant improvements are needed. 3. PLEASE ATTACH A PROJECT SUMHARY 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). 4 Two-bedroom residential apartments units exist on the second floor of the subject building, however, these are not proposed for any change. 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. The proposed change in use would result in 3,396 square feet of the existing ground floor office space to be changed to a chiropractor-medical office with 1,141 square feet to remain retail/commercial. This use results in 21 offsite parking spaces, 12 of which currently exist and 9 proposed new spaces. 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? YX EXPLANATION: The existing and proposed retail/commercial, residential and medical office uses are allowed pursuant to the City's existing General Plan and Municipal Code. 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value? XX EXPLANATION: There are no siqnificant recreational or aesthetic areas in the vicinity of the site. The project only involves parking adjustments consistent with the village Redevelopment Plan and Design Manual. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? XX EXPLANATION: The mixed offiOR flnd residential neighborhood surrounding this site will not be functionally affected by this project as it is infill and consistent with General Plan and Redevelopment goals and policies. 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? xx EXPLANATION: The project will not affect anv surrounding residents and the four-unit apartment on the upper level will remain unchanged. YES NO 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? YY EXPLANATION: Residential housing nnit r-nshs win nnt- be affected bv this proposal to change rnnghly .3,400 .c;rpiarp» feet of retrjU/rnrnmprrial off ice space to medical office 6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? yx EXPLANATION: Existing housing will not be affected by this application and demand for additional housing should not be created as the nuinber of employees onsite will remain relatively the same and inconsequential to overall housing demand. 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? XX EXPLANATION: There are no natural features on either of the subject parcels as they are previously disturbed infill lots and the Rxisting retail/rnmmprrial building and parking lots do not represent any form of unique man made features. 8) Could the activity significantly affect an XX historical or archaeological site or its settings? EXPLANATION: Both subject parcels have been previouslv disturbed with an existinq retail/commercial building and parking lots. No historical or archaelogical sites exist onsite or in the near vicinity. 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? xx EXPLANATION: There are no natural resources remaining onsite. This is an infill project changing the use and parking for an existinq structure. YES NO 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant resources? yy EXPLANATION: There are no natural fish, wildlife or plant rfiRourcRs on either subject parcel. 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? xx EXPLANATION: The activity area consists of the downtown village "Inner City" area of Carlsbad which has all been previously disturbed with development. No sensitive plant or animal species exist. 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? xx EXPLANATION: There are no significant waterways near the subject parcels. The Buena Vista Lagoon is located several blocks to the north of the subject site, but none of the existing features of the lagoon will be changed by the minor addition of 9 new parking spaces. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural lands? xx EXPLANATION: There are no agricultural lands onsite or in the vicinity. 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? xx EXPLANATION: This project would not create or encourage development of any undeveloped areas, out it wouia result in a very minor intensification from retail/commercial to medical office use for J,jyb square teet or an existing building with additional parking (pursuant to existing General Plan, Zoning and Redevelopment use Allowances). YES NQ 15) Will the activity require a variance from estab- lished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? XX EXPLANATION: No invironmental standards will be greatly impacted by the change of use and additional parking. There may be a slight increase in traffic generation affecting air quality, but the impacts will be minor. . 16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? ^ EXPLANATION: This project is just a change of intemal use and additional parking for an existing building. 17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? XX EXPLANATION: This is not within the Coastal Development Permit and there are no significant resources. 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? xx EXPLANATION: Only the redevelopment permit for a minor project is required and will be reviewed by the design review board. If the lot is deemed as a common facility for two uses, a 15% reduction in number of spares may be rpgnpstpd frnm the Planning Commissioa by the C.U.P. Process (or addressed under the redevelopment permit). 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? EXPLANATION: There arp nn ha^arrlnng mafprialg invnlvpci in this appligation for a chiropcactor's office. YES NO 20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? xx EXPLANATION: This site is not located in a major flood plain area. 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? vy EXPLANATION: There are no active faults in the arpa nf fhi^ project. 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? XX EXPLANATION: Only internal improvempntR wi 11 hp prn^AirioH in the existing building and expanded paving of the other lot for additional parking will minimize dust generation. 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? XX EXPLANATION: No burning is associated with this application. 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: Existing facilities exist offsite to carry the site's drainage without impacting water resources. Minor increases in ADT's (Approx. 34 additional ADT's due to change to medical office), may affect air guality, but not significantly nr regionaliy. YES NO 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? XX EXPLANATION: The project could result in an additional 34 ADT's but this does not result in significant increase in fuel consumption. 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities ^ on a slope of 25 percent or greater? EXPLANATION: The two subject sites were previously graded and do not have any slopes greater than 25 percent. 27) Will there be a significant change to existing land form? xx (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards: N/A . (b) Percentage of alteration to the present land form: N/A . (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: N/^ \ EXPLANATION: The land forms were previously disturbed. These are ^lat pads with no significant change to land form. 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? xx EXPLANATION: This is an infill project using existing utilities and public facilities. The use is slightly increased to medical office from retail/commercial in a portion of the building, but this is not significant. 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? EXPLANATION: The project should not impact or reduce wind or water erosion as it is a rhange nf use in an existing building and proyiriing adHihinnai paving of a dirt area for parking. 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? EXPLANATION: There are no existing fish or wildlife habitats onsite. Both parcels have been previnnsly disturbed for development. 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? EXPLANATION: The existing buildina and parking are currently lit. This will not significantly produce new light or glare^. YES NO XX 10 XX XX '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: 14.) This project could intensify development in an already developed area, but in a very minor way. Only the interior use of the exisiting building is being changed from retail/commercial to medical office for a chiropractor's office. No new construction is proposed. This project is consistent with the general plan, zoning code and redevelopment plan for the area. HI. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN SECTION 1 (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) (Person CompI ex in< Robert Ladwig,agent for applicant Complering Report) Date Signed nfi-iI-Q? 11 9