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Home My WebLink AboutRP 97-04; PCS FACILITY INSTALLATION; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (3)CASE NO. DATE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART I (To be Completed by APPLICANT) Applicant: Pacific Bell Mobile Services (PBMS) Contact: Susan Gregg Address of Applicant: 9610 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92123 Phone Number: (619 ) 496-4048 Name, address and phone number of person to be contacted (if other than Applicant): Same as above. GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please be specific) Project Description: installation of a Personal Communication Services (PCS) wireless communication facility, consisting of six (6) panel antennas and one (1) radio equipment cabinet (BTS Unit). The panel antennas are to be facade mounted on the exterior of the existing building (Carlsbad Inn) and the BTS unit is to be located on the rooftop, behind existing parapet, completely screened from view. Project Location/Address: 3001 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA Assessor Parcel Number: 203 . 252 - 04 General Plan/Zone of Subject Property: Tourist Oriented /Village Redevelopment District # 9 Local Facilities Management Zone: Is the site within Carlsbad's Coastal Zone? Please describe the area surrounding the site to the North: Commercial East: Commercial South: Multi-family residential West: Hotel List all other applicable permits & approvals related to this project: None (Please be Sp( i ilii ^1 ii h liilditional Pages or Exhit^l, 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. The project site is fully developed with a hotel, and associated uses. 2. Please describe energy conservation measures incorporated into the design and/or operation of the project. The wireless communication facility uses very low power, and therefore no energy conservation measures are necessary. 3. PLEASE AHACH 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). N/A 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 wireless communication facility will occupy approximately 30 square feet of roof top area and will create the need for a maximum of one average daily trip (ADT) per month. No parking or loading facilities will be necessary to serve the proposed project. Please refer to the attached project description for additional information. 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: The proposed project is a minor addition to an existing structure, and is compatible with the surrounding land uses. 2) Could the activity affect the use of a recreational area, or area of aesthetic value? EXPLANATION: The project is designed to minimize any potential visibility from surrounding properties and will therefore not affect the aesthetic value of the area. 3) Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighborhood? EXPLANATION: The addition of an unmanned PCS facility lfi a minor alteration of an existing structure, and will nnt affect the functioning of the established neighborhood. 4) Could the activity result in the displacement of community residents? x_ EXPLANATION: TTIP ^^HHit-lon of an unmanned PCS facilitv tn thp faraHp nf an existing building will not rligplapp pnmTimim'l-y rpsj Hpn tfi . IYES NO 5) Could the activity increase the number of low and moderate cost housing units in the city? EXPLANATION: The proposed project is a wireless communication facilitv« and due to the limited scope of such facility, will have no affect on low and moderate cost housing units. 6) Could the activity significantly affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? EXPLANATION: The wireless communication facility is a limited scope, and will not affect 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? x_ EXPLANATION: The proposed project site is an existing facilitv, which is fully developed, with no existing unique features. 8) Could the activity significantly affect an historical or archaeological site or its settings? EXPLANATION: The project site does not contain any historical nr archeological features. 9) Could the activity significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? x. EXPLANATION: The project site is fully developed, and the proposed facility will no require the use of any scarce natural resources. ^ES NO 10) Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant resources? ^ EXPLANATION: Due to the location and limited scope of the proposed project, no affect on any of the above resources will occur 11) Are there any rare or endangered plant or animal species in the activity area? x. EXPLANATION: The project site is fully developed and contains no rare or endangered species. 12) Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's stream, lagoons, bays, tidelands or beaches? x_ EXPLANATION: The addition of the proposed proiect on the existing developed site will not affect any of the above water features. 13) Could the activity result in the erosion or elimin- ation of agricultural lands? 2L EXPLANATION: Tbp pmjprt sitP ifi an pxifiting rrnnmprpial fiifp and rnnfainfi nn agricultural nfipfi. 14) Could the activity serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify develop- ment of already developed areas? EXPLANATION: The proposed wireless communication facility is limited in scope, and will not have any affect on development in the area. YES NO I 15) Will the activity require a variance from estab- lished environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc.)? ^ EXPLANATION: The proposed project will comply with all applicable established standards. 16) Is the activity carried out as part of a larger project or series of projects? x EXPLANATION: Pacific Bell Mobile Services is currently installing similar PCS communications facilities throughout the State of California. 17) Will the activity require certification, authoriza- tion or issuance of a permit by any local, state or federal environmental control agency? x EXPLANATION: No environmental permits are required for the prnposed project. 18) Will the activity require issuance of a variance or conditional use permit by the City? x. EXPLANATION: The proposed project requires the ififiiianrp nf an aHmi ni strati ve permit for design rpvi PW. 19) Will the activity involve the application, use, or disposal of potentially hazardous materials? ]L EXPLANATION: The proposed project does not involve type of potentially hazardous materials. 'ES NO 20) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in k flood plain? Y EXPLANATION: The project site is not within a floodplain area. 21) Will the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? x EXPLANATION: There are no active faults in the area, 22) Could the activity result in the generation of significant amounts of dust? EXPLANATION: The project site is completely developed, and the nature of the wireless communication installation will not result in any dust. 23) Will the activity involve the burning of brush, trees, or other materials? EXPLANATION: No brush or trees are to be removed or burned with development on the proposed facility. 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: The communication facility will not affect air quality or water resources due to the scope and type of development. 8 9 w ^ ^ 25) Will the project substantially increase fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.)? x EXPLANATION: Due to the limited scope of the proposed project, it will not substantially increase fuel consumption. 26) Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 percent or greater? x_ EXPLANATION: The project site is fully developed. 27) Will there be a significant change to existing land form? x_ (a) Indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards: None . (b) Percentage of alteration to the present land form: Ncms • (c) Maximum height of cut or fill slopes: None • EXPLANATION: Nn grading is required to develop the propngpri rmmmini rati nn farility. 28) Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? EXPLANATION: Due to the limited scope of the proposed wireless communication facility, it will not result in a substantial increase in the use of public utilities. 'YES NO 29) Will the project significantly increase wind or water erosion of soils? x_ EXPLANATION: TTIP P^isfing fiil-p is fully developed anH rlp-t/^pl npiTiPnf- nf fhp prnpnspri cnmmuni cation fan-H-H-y T.TI 11 T^r.^ T-pqiii T-P any gracing nr Hisfitrhanrp to the soil. 30) Could the project significantly affect existing fish or wildlife habitat? x_ EXPLANATION: Due to the location and limited scope of the proposed project, it will not affect any fish or wildlife habitats. 31) Will the project significantly produce new light or glare? EXPLANATION: ih^ development proposed does not include the addition of any lighting. 10 •II. STATEMENT OF NON-^IFICANT 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: #16. Yes. The proposed is part of a series of projects in a wireless communications network currently being established by Pacific Bell Mobiles Services (PBMS) throughout the State of California. No significant cumulative environmental effects will result from said projects. III. COMMENTS OR ELABORATIONS TO ANY OF THE OUESTIONS IN SECTION I (If additional space is needed for answering any questions, attach additional sheets as needed.) Signature (fQ7l79^n^ f\ > X- (Per^ion Completing Repo Completing Report) Date Signed 'IA^IO,^^ 13, /^f ?- 11