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Home My WebLink AboutV 360; Palomar Ventures; Variance (V) (2)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOKM - Part I1 (To ‘Be Completed,’By The ’ PLANWING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO. SDP 84-4 DATE: June 20, 1984 1. kpp~~m: Palomar Venture c 2. AL7nRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: - 31877 Del Obispo Street, Suite 211 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (7’14) 493-2222 - - 11. No - Yes, Maybe - 1. Earth Will the proposal have signi- ficant results in: a. changes in geologic substnctures? Unstable earth conditions or in b. Disruptions, displacements, com- pact ion or overcovering of the soil? -- ~ x c. Change in t.opography or ground surface relief features? .--x il. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? - -- x e. Ariy increase in wind or water , erosion of soils, either on or off the sitc? X - -- -- . - f. Clianges in deposit:j.on or ero- sion of beach sands, or changes i.n siltation, deposition or erosion which may moc!.i.fy the channel .of a . - river or stream or fhe hed of the ocean OT my bay, inlct or lake? X ccI - -- I Maybe No -- .Yes - L 3. .. Air: - Will the proposal have signi- . ' results in: a. Air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X -- - - b. The creation of objectionable odors? X --- c. Alteration of air movement, mositure or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? Water: EEZiit results in: Will the proposal have sigi- a. aiaiges in currents, or the course or direction of water move- ments, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water moff? c. Alterztions to the course or flow of flood waters? d. face water in any water body? Change in the amount of sur- e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? 11, water otherwisc available for public water supplics? . Reduction in the amount of v X --- . . .. _". I 4. c Maybe -- No Yes - Plant Life. Picant results in: Will the proposal have si@- a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass; crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? . b. any unique; rare or-endangered species of plants? Reduction of the numbers of c. ,Introduction of new specie; of plants into an area, or in a barri-er to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? . X --- X --- d. Reduction in xreage of any * X agricultural crop? --- 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal have signi- €icant results in: a, Changes in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell- fish, benthic organisms, insects or X microfauna) ? --- b, any unique, rare or endangered Reduction of the numbers of X species of animals? --- 6. 7. 8. c. Introduction of new species . of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the inigration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration 'to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Noise, Will the proposal signi- EZiitly increase existing noise leve 1 s ? Light and Glare. Will the pro- posal significantly produce new light or glare? Land Use. Will the proposal have s;jjiTZant results in th:c al.tcration , of the present or plcinned land use of an area? 1 X --x . '8 X -_I_- - 3- i- .( 9. NO - Maybe Natural Resources. Will the pro- posal have significant results in: a. of any natural resources? Increase in the rate of use X b. Depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? X 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a significmt risk of an explosion or the release of haz- ardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? X Po ulation. Will the proposal htly alter the. location, distributipn, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? . 11. X 12.. l3. Housing. Will the proposal signi- ZcKtiy affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? X Trmsportation/Circulation. Will the proposal have significant re- sults in: a. Generation of additional vehicular movement? 'X b, Effects on e-xisting parking facilities, or demand for new parking? X' c. Impact upon existing.trahs- portation systems? x ... d, Alterations to present patterns of circulation or mover ment of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air Traffic? -x x X f, Increase in traffic hazards t.o motor vchiclcs, bicyclists or pedestrians? .. ,-4- i4. c 15. 16. Yes - Public Services. 14511 the pro- - posal have a significant effcct upon, or have significant results in the need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks .or other recreationttl fac%lities? e. Maintenance of public facili- ties, including roads? f. Other governmental semi-ces? . Will the proposal have ==E signi icar,t results in: a. Use of substantial. amounts of fuel or energy? b. Demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the develop- ment of new sources of energy? Utilities. Will the proposal have significant results in the need for new systems, or alterations to the ~ . following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b .. Communications systems? c, Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17.. I-hmmn Ilealth. Wll the proposal . h;jye signigicxini- results in the creation of any health haznril or potcnt ial health hazard (excluding mcmta2 .I~caItli) 7 . X -I__ ,-5- Yes hlaybe - No 18. 19. 20. 21. Aesthetics. Will th; proposal have significZit results jn the obstruc- tion OS .my scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the pro- psal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? X --- Recreation. V!ill the proposal have significant results in the impact upon the quality or quantity of Archeblogical/Historical. Will the . proposal have significant results in the alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? X existing recreational opportunities? - -- - X --- The site may be developed in two phases. As proposed the property is being developed in accordance with'the City's general plan. If the property was developed for commercial purposes it would generate additional traffic. ,-6- 111: 22. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF' SIGNIFICANCE. Maybe No -- Yes _I DOES THE PROJECT WlE THE POTEN- TIAL TO DEGRADE 11E QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, OR CURTAIL THE DIVERSITY IN THE ENI'IRONbENT? X -__I- DOES THE PROJECT HAVE THE POTEN- TIAL TO ACHIEVE SHORT-TERM, TO THE DISADVWIIGE OF LONG-TERV, ENVIROhYENTAL GOALS? (A SHORT- TEFN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT IS ONE hlUCH OCCURS IN A RE- LATIVELY BRIEF, DEFINITIVE PERIOD OF TDE WILE LONG-TERM IMPACTS WILL ENI1bX.E WELL INRI THE FmJRE.) X --- DOES THE PROJECT HAVE IMPACTS WHICH ARE IhDIVIDUALLY LIMITED, BUT CUMULATIVELY CONSIDERABLE? (A PROJECT MAY IMPACT ON TWO OR bDRE SEPARATE RESOURCES WHERE THE IMPACT ON EACH RE- SOURCE IS RELATIVELY SILALL, BUT I.clERE THE EFFECT OF THE TOTAL OF THOSE IMPACTS ON THE ET\TVlRONMENT IS SIGNIFICANT.) X --- DOES THE PROJECT HAVE ENVIRON- ME", EFFECTS WHICH WILL CAUSE SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE EFFECTS ON ~NN BEINGS, X EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY? --- GISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUTION The applicant is proposing .to construct two research and. development type buildings on a flat 4.27 acre site. The subject property has been previously graded and is covered with weeds at the present time. The applicant is also 'requesting a variance to reduce the sideyard setback from 50 feet to 0 feet. .. -7- ,:'. Iv. X - c - v. DETE~INATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: (TO BE COMPLETED BY TIE PLANNING DEPARTME") I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATI"E DECLARATION will be prepared. 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 will be prepared. I find the'proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and i~rl FNVIRO~IEN'IAL IMPACT REPORT is required. June 20, 1984 Signafhre Date: Michael G. Howes MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE) ! .. _. .-9-