HomeMy WebLinkAbout1050-55; Parking Lot Expansion; Parking Lot Expansion; 2015-02-05INITIAL STUDY OF
THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES
(PARKING LOT EXPANSION)
Prepared by:
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
April 16, 1980
SECTION I
PURPOSE
This Initial Study addresses the proposed construcJ;ion of a
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staging area where motorists may park their vehicles and join energy
saving carpools> or board other ride-sharing vehicles. •
Proposed construction would be by the California State Depart-
ment of Transportation on Costa Real Municipal Water District property
The Initial Study is a preliminary analysis of the project to
determine whether it may have any "significant" effects on the envi-
ronment. The term "significant" is defined in Appendix "6" of the
State of California GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS as
f011ows :
SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS
A project will normally have a significant effect on the en-
vi ronment if it will:
(a) Conflict with adopted environmental plans and goals of
the community where it is located;
(b) Have a substantial, demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect;
(c) Substantially affect a rare or endangered species of
animal or plant or the habitat of the species;
(d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species;
(e) Breach published national, state, or local standards
relating to solid waste or litter control;
(f) Substantially degrade water quality;
(g) Contaminate a public water supply;
(h) Substantially degrade or deplete ground water resources;
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(i) Interfere substantially with ground water recharge;
(j) Disrupt or alter an archaeological site over 200 years
old, an historic site or a paleontological site except
as part of a scientific study of the site;
(k) Induce substantial growth or concentration of population;
(1) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system;
(m) Displace a large number of people;
(n) Encourage activities which result in the use of large
amounts of fuel or energy;
(o) Use fuel or energy in a wasteful manner;
(p) Increase substantially the ambient noise levels for
adjoining areas;
(q) Cause substantial flooding, erosion or siltation;
(r) Expose people or structures to major geologic hazards;
(s) Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to serve new
development;
(t) Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wildlife or
plants;
(u) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established commun i ty ;
(v) Create a public health hazard or a potential public
health hazard;
(w) Conflict with established recreational, educational,
religious or scientific uses of the area; or
(x) Violate any ambient air quality standard, contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations.
If no effects are found in the Initial Study that can be con-
sidered significant according to the CEQA Guidelines, then the
project can be granted a Negative Declaration and may proceed
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without further environmental study. If, however, one or more
significant effects are found, then a focused or full Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) may be required to further evaluate the project
and its consequences with respect to the envi ronment.
This Initial Study is being conducted to present an objective
analysis of the project that will provide the decision-makers with
i nformati on needed to determine whether the envi ronmenta1 impacts
of the proposed construction may be significant.
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SECTION II
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing parking facilities used by the Costa Real Municipal
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Water District administration and maintenance faci1ity'1 oca ted at
5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, would be expanded by the. California
State Department of Transportation by adding additional*paved sur-
face, improving on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and
by providing necessary striping and direction signing.
Participation in the proposed project would be as follows:
1. The Costa Real Municipal Water District would license
without charge certain property to the California State
Department of Transportation.
2. The California State Department of Transportation would
construct and maintain the proposed facility at no cost
to the Costa Real Municipal Water District.
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PROJECT LOCATION PLAT
PROPOSED PARK AND RIDE FACILITY
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SECTION III
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The property upon which the proposed construction would
occur is located easterly of El Camino Real and northerly of
Palomar Airport Road, As previously stated, the property is
owned by the Costa Real Municipal Water District and is approxi-
mately forty percent (40%) occupied by District administrative
and maintenance facilities.
The balance of the property slopes gently eastward and is
lightly vegetated with native grasses and chaparral. There are
no natural water courses, nor is there any evidence of endan-
gered species of wildlife.
Property 1n the proximity of the proposed construction is
generally intended for industrial uses. To the east the County
of San Diego has its Palomar Transfer Station for processing
trash. The road to this facility crosses the southeast corner
of the District property and generally parallels the east and
south boundaries. Property to the southwest and on the westerly
side of El Camino is occupied by Palomar Airport, while the land
southeasterly, being east of El Camino Real and northerly of
Palomar Airport Road, is a part of the landing approach for said
airport. Property to the north is a part of the existing Beckman
Instruments Company -- Microbics Division facility.
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SECTION IV
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
In accordance with the State's GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORTS, the potential environmental impacts /esulting from
the proposed construction are analyzed below in a checklist form.
Yes Maybe No
1* Earth - Will the proposal
result in:
(a) Unstable earth conditions or
in changes In geologic
substructures?
(b) Disruptions, displacements ,
compaction or overcovering
of the soil?
(c) Change in topography or
ground surface relief
featu res ?
(d) The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique
geologic or physical features?
(e) Any increase in wind or
water erosion of soils, either
on or off the site?
(f) Changes in deposition or
erosion of beach sands, or
changes in siltation, deposi-
tion or erosion which may
modify the channel of a river
or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
(g) Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as earth
quakes, landslides, mudslides,
ground failure, or similar
hazards?
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Yes Maybe No
2. A1r - Will the proposal
result in:
(a) Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air
quali ty?
(b) The creation of objection-
able odors?
(c) Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or
any change in climate either
locally or regionally?
3. Water - Will the proposal result
i n:
(a) Changes; in currents, or the
course or:d1rection of water
movements, in either marine
or fresh waters?
(b) Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water
runoff? J(.
(c) Alterations to the course or
flow of flood waters? _J(_
(d) Change in the amount of sur-
face water in any water body? _X_
(e) Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quailty, including but not
limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity? _X_
(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?
(h) Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise avail-
able for public water supplies?
(1) Exposure of people or property
to water related hazards such
as flooding or tidal waves?
Yes Maybe No
4- Plant Life - Will the proposal
result in:
(a) Change in the diversity of
species, or number of any
species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, grass, crops,
microflora and aquatic
plants)? _X__
(b) Reduction of the numbers
of any unique, rare or en-
dangered species of plants? __X_
(c) Introduction of new species <
of plants into an area, or In
a barrier to the normal re-
plenishment of existing
species? _X_
(d) Reduction in acreage of
any agricultural crop? X
5. Animal Life - Will the proposal
result in:
(a) Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any
species of animals (birds,
land animals Including rep-
tiles, fish and shellfish,
benthic organisms, insects
or microfauna)? _X_
(b) Reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of animals? _X
(c) Introduction of new species
of animals into an area, or
result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of
animal s? _X_
(d) Deterioration to existing
fish or wildlife habitat? X
6. Noise - Will the proposal result
1 n :
(a) Increases in existing noise
levels?
(b) Exposures of people to severe
noi se 1evels? X
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Yes Maybe No
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Light and Glare - Will the
proposal produce new light
or glare?
Land Use - Will the proposal
result in a substantial altera-
tion of the present or planned
land use of an area?
9. Natural Resources - Will the
proposal result in:
(a) Increase In the rate of use
of any natural resources?
(b) Substantial depletion of
any nonrenewable natural
resource?
10. Risk of Upset - Does the proposal
Involve a risk of an explosion or
the release \)f hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
in the event of an accident or upset
condi tions?
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11. Population - Will the proposal alter
— the location, distribution, density
^ or growth rate of the human popula-
tion of an area?
12. Housing - Will the proposal affect
existing housing, or create a demand
for additional housing?
13. Transportation/Circulation - Will
the proposal result in:
(a) Generation of substantial
additional vehicular
movement?
(b) Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for
new parking?
(c) Substantial impact upon
existing transportation
systems?
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Yes Maybe No
(d) Alterations to present pat-
terns of circulation or move-
ment of people and/or goods?
(e) Alterations to waterborne,
rai1 or ai r traffic?
(f) Increase In traffic hazards
to motor vehicles, bicyclists
or pedestrians?
14. Publi c Servi ces - Will the proposal
have an effect upon, or result In a
need for new or altered governmental ,
services in any of the following
areas:
(a) Fire protection? _J(_
(b) Police protection? _X^
, (c) Schools? _X_
(d) Parks or other recreational
f aci 1 i ti es?
(e) Maintenance of public
facilities, including roads? _X,
(f) Other governmental services? X
•* Energy - Will the proposal result
i n :
tm (a) Use of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
(b) Substantial increase in de-
mand upon existing sources of
^ energy,orrequirethedevelop
ment of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities - Will theproposal result
in a need for new systems, or sub-
stantial alterations to the
foi1 owing utilities:
(a) Power or natural gas? _X_
(b) Communications systems? _X_
(c) Water? , _X_
(d) Sewer or septic tanks? _X_
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Yes Maybe No
(e) Storm water drainage? _X_
(f) Solid waste and disposal? X
17. Human Health - Will the proposal
result i n :
(a) Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)?
(b) Exposure of people to poten-
tial health hazards?
18. Aestheti cs - Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal re-
sult in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site
open to public view?
19. Recreation - Will the proposal
result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
20. Archaeological/Historical - Will
the proposal result In an altera-
tion of a significant archaeologi-
cal or historical site, structure,
object or building?
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance -
(a) Does the project have the po-
tential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish
or wildlife population to drop
below self sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant
or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or
animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
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Yes Maybe No
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(b) Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-
term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals?
(A short-term impact on the en-
vironment is one which occurs
in a relatively brief, defini-
tive period of time while long-
term impacts will endure well
i nto the future.)
(c) Does the project have impacts
which are Individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable?
(A proj ect may impact on two or
more separate resources where
the impact on each resource is
relatively small, but where the
effect of the total of those
impacts on the environment is
significant.)
(d) Does the project have environ-
mental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly
or i ndi rectly?
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SECTION V
CONCLUSIONS
The Initial Study has examined possible environmental
impacts upon the immediate area of the proposed Park and Ride
Facility and, for the following reasons, finds that there are
none of significance.
1. Desired construction represents a minor expansion
of existing parking facilities, while providing
Improvements in existing vehicular and pedestrian
circulation.
2. Proposed Park and Ride Facility will be compatible
with existing and projected land uses.
3. Preposed Facility is not growth inducing, nor will
it have a significant impact on projected off-site
traffic circulation patterns.
4. Discussed Park and Ride Facility will provide a
wel1-situated staging area where motorists may
park their vehicles and join energy-saving carpools
or board other ride-sharing vehicles such as the
North County Transit District bus system.
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SECTION VI
CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY AND QUALIFICATIONS
We hereby affirm that, to the best of our knowledge and
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belief, the statements and information herein contained are In
all respects true and correct and that all known 1nformation
concerning the potentially significant environmental efl'ects
of the project has been included and fully evaluated in this
Initial Study.
Wi n i am C. Meadows
General Manager
Preparation Staff
This report was prepared by the Costa Real Municipal Water
District. Members of the Costa Real Municipal Water District
professional staff contribution to this report are listed below
Jack Y. Kubota,
B.S. Civil Engineering
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(f^^^^ Costa Real
^' Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
*^ Engineering: (619) 438-3367
August 8, 1988 Adminishation: (619) 438-2722
Municipal Water District
state of California
Department of Transportation
District 11
P.O. Box 81406
San Diego, CA 92138
The Costa Real Municipal Water District and Cal-Trans entered
into an agreement on February 6, 1980, creating a Park-and-Ride
on a portion of the District's land at 5950 El Camino Real in
Carlsbad. The agreement's termination date of February 5, 1985,
was the last day on which the District was obligated to make this
land available, Cal-Trans currently uses the parcel as a
collection point for individuals participating in the County of
San Diego's work program.
The District is presently in the process of designing a new
headquarters facility which will involve the reconfiguration of
the existing parking lot. The parking requirements of the new
facility, as well as the footprint of the facility itself, make
it impossible to accommodate the Park-and-Ride activities.
Construction of the new headquarters is scheduled to begin in
November 1988, The District would like to meet with Cal-Trans,
and the County if necessary, to determine a way to terminate the
Park-and-Ride project in a manner that is satisfactory to all
parties.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Greaney
General Manager/District/ Ent'gineer
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2465 Pio Pico Drive • P.O. Box 1095 • Carlsbad, California 92008 • (714) 729-1194
June 6. 1980
Office of the County Clerl<
County of San Diego
325 South Melrose
Vista, CA 92083
Subject: Park and Ride Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)
Negative Declaration and Notice of Determination
Costa Real Municipal Water District
Dear Sir:
As required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act, we herewi th transmit to your office for filing the fol-
1owi ng documents:
1. A copy of the Negative Declaration for subject
project as approved by the Board of Directors
of the Costa Real Municipal Water District on
June 4, 1980; and
2. A Notice of Determination as prepared by the
General Manager of said District on June 4, 1980.
If you have any questions pertaining to our request, please
address them to Mr. Bob Johnston of this office or the under-
signed.
J a c K Y . K u D 0^3"^ p^istrict Engineer
Costa Real MLniclipal Water District
End osures
cc: Costa Real Municipal Water District
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3KD AAmiCmi l/ATER DISTRICT
5950 El Camino Uea\. Carls:
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
3d, California 920C8 T.ilephO'ne' (714)438-27.
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
To: County Clerk
County of San Diego
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
Responsible Agency
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES (Parking Lot Expansion)
Name of Project
5950 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD
Location
JACK Y. KUBOTA, DISTRICT ENGINEER (714) 729-1194
Contact Person Area Code Telephone
The Board of Directors of the Costa Real Municipal Water District,
June 4 , 1980, took the following action concerning the above
project:
1.
2.
3.
disapprove the project; and
will X will not have a
Determined to X_ approve
Determined that the project _
significant effect on the environment.
An EIR has been prepared pursuant to the provisions
of California Environmental Quality Act and was certified
pursuant to Section 15085(9) of the State EIR Guidelines.
X A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project
pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A copy of the Negative
Declaration is attached.
4. Mitigation measures adopted to reduce the impacts of the
approved project: NONE.
DATE: JUNE 4, 1980
WILLIAM C. MEADOWS
GENERAL MANAGER
Negative Declaration
Costa Real Municipal Water District
Page 2
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
"Initial Study of the Proposed Construction of Park and Ride
Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)", said study being an attachment
to the Negative Declaration.
MITIGATION MEASURES:
A determination has been made that no mitigation measures are
necessary.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
at the regular meeting of
June 4, 1980
DATED: June 4, 1980 /7AdA^4AJy^tyytAT972Al
Margaret J. ^^nas. Secretary
Boaifd' of Directors
CAoofA PD /1/1UNICIP/1L I ATER DISTRICT
DATE OF PREPARATION: April 30, 1980
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES (PARKING LOT EXPANSION)
BY THE
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Existing parking facilities used by the Costa Real Municipal Water
District administration and maintenance facility located at 5950 £1
Camino Real, Carlsbad, would be expanded by the California State De-
partment of Transportation by adding additional paved surface, improving
on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and by providing necessary
striping and direction signing.
Discussed Park and Ride Facility will pro vide a well-situated
staging a re a where motorists may park their vehicles and join energy-
saving carpools or board other ride-sharing vehicles such as the North
County Transit District Bus System.
The Costa Real Municipal Water District would lease without charge
certain property to the California State Department of Transportation,
who would in turn construct and maintain the facility at no charge to
the District.
LOCATION OF PROJECT:
The project would be located ,at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
The property is owned by the Costa Real Municipal Water District and
is approximately forty percent (40%) occupied by District administrative
and maintenance facilities.
FINDINGS OF THE DISTRICT:
On the basis of the "Initial Study of the Proposed Construction of
Park and Ride Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)" and District staff
evaluations, the Board of Directors of the Costa Real Municipal Water
District have made a finding that the proposed construction of said
facility will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Negative Declaration
Costa Real Municipal Water District
Page 2
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
"Initial Study of the Proposed Construction of Park and Ride
Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)", said study being an attachment
to the Negative Declaration.
MITIGATION MEASURES:
A determination has been made that no mitigation measures are
nec essa ry.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
at the regular meeting of
June 4, 1980
DATED: June 4, 1980 7AA^£yi7XAfAyhAP77TX
Margaret J. ^nas. Secretary
Board' of Directors
c ,\D AAmiClPAi l/ATER DISTRICT
5950 L'Carr;-,o Pc-ai, Cc'
NOTICE OF PREPARATION
Costa Real Municipal Water District
5950 El Camino Real
Carl sbad, California 92008
NAME OF PROJECT: Park and Ride Facilities (Parking lot Expansion)
LOCATION: 5950 El Camino Real , Carlsbad
ENTITY OR PERSON
UNDERTAKING PROJECT: Costa Real Municipal Water District
STAFF DETERMINATION:
The District's staff having undertaken and completed an initial
study of this project in accordance with Resolution No. 356 entitled
"Local Guidelines of the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Implemen-
ting the California Environmental Quality Act" (amended October 18,
1978 by Resolution No. 376) for the purpose of ascertaining whether
the proposed project might have a significant effect on the environ-
ment, has reached the following conclusion:
The project would not have a significant effect on the environ-
ment; therefore, a Negative Declaration should be prepared.
Notice is hereby given that the Costa Real Municipal Water Dis-
trict intends to consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration on
May 21, 1980, at 2:00 p.m. in the District Board Room, 5950 El Camino
Real , Carlsbad.
DATED: April 30, 1980
Wi111 am C. Meadows
General Manager
POSTED May 1, 1980, at the District Office, Carlsbad City
Library, and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Office.
PUBLISHED: CARLSBAD JOURNAL -- May 3, 1980 and May 10, 1980
•O:,^ PD AAmiClPAi LATER DISTRICT
DATE OF PREPARATION: April 30, 1980
5950 e! Camino Real, Ca;:.-.:: .:d, California 92008 Telephone' y^•A'jJ,bA
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES (PARKING LOT EXPANSION)
BY THE
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Existing parking facilities used by the Costa Real Municipal Water
District administration and maintenance facility located at 5950 El
Camino Real, Carlsbad, would be expanded by the California State De-
partment of Transportation by adding additional paved surface. Improving
on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and by provid1ng necessary
striping and direction signing.
Discussed Park and Ride Facility will provide a wel1-s1tuated
staging area where motorists may park their vehicles and join energy-
saving carpools or board other ride-sharing vehicles such as the North
County Transit District Bus System.
The Costa Real Municipal Water District would lease without charge
certain property to the California State Department of Transportation,
who would in turn construct and maintain the facility at no charge to
the District.
LOCATION OF PROJECT:
The project would be located at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
The property is owned by the Costa Real Municipal Water District and
is approximately forty percent (40%) occupied by District administrative
and maintenance facilities.
FINDINGS OF THE DISTRICT:
On the basis of the "Initial Study of the Proposed Construction of
Park and Ride Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)" and District staff
evaluations, the Board of Directors of the Costa Real Municipal Water
District have made a finding that the proposed construction of said
facility will not have a significant effect on the environment.
c >1C ]ND AAmiClPAi LATER DISTRICT
5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. California 92008 Telephone: (714) 438-2722
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
NAME OF PROJECT:
LOCATION:
ENTITY OR PERSON
UNDERTAKING PROJECT:
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES (Parking Lot Expansion)
5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
Costa Real Municipal Water District
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
STAFF DETERMINATION: The District's staff, having undertaken and
completed an Initial Study of this project in accordance with
Article V of the District's guidelines entitled "Local Guidelines
Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act", for the
purpose of ascertaining whether the proposed project might have
a significant effect on the envi ronment, has reached the following
conclus i on:
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The project will not have a significant effect on
the envi ronment; therefore, a Negative Declaration
should be prepared.
The project, if modified in accordance with certain
mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Study
and enumerated in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
by reference incorporated herein, will not have a
significant effect on the environment. Upon com-
pletion of such procedures as may be necessary to
assure such modification, a Negative Declaration
should be prepared.
The project may have a significant effect on the
envi ronment; therefore, an EIR will be requi red.
Dated: April 16, 1980
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General
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C. Meadows
Manager
c \ND /V1UNICIP/1L LATER DISTRICT
DATE OF PREPARATION: April 30, 1980
5950 El Camino Real, Cailsbad. Colifotnia 92009 Telcphorw (714) 438 2722
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES (PARKING LOT EXPANSIQ'N)
BY THE
COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Existing parking facilities used by the Costa Real Municipal Water
District administration and maintenance facility located at 5950 El
Camino Real, Carlsbad, would be expanded by the California State De-
partment of Transportation by adding additional paved surface, improving
on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and by providing necessary
stripinganddirectionsigning.
Discussed Park and Ride Facility will provide a wel1-s1tuated
staging area where motorists may park their vehicles and join energy-
saving carpools or board other ride-shar1ng vehicles such as the North
County Transit District Bus System.
The Costa Real Municipal Water District would lease without charge
certain property to the California State Department of Transportation,
who would in turn construct and maintain the facility at no charge to
the Di strict.
LOCATION OF PROJECT:
The project would be located at 5950 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.
The property is owned by the Costa Real Municipal Water District and
is approximately forty percent (40%) occupied by District administrative
and maintenance facilities.
FINDINGS QF THE DISTRICT:
On the basis of the "Initial Study of the Proposed Construction of
Park and Ride Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)" and District staff
evaluations, the Board of Directors of the Costa Real Municipal Water
District have made a finding that the proposed construction of said
facility will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Negative Decla rat ion
Costa Real Municipal Water District
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
"Initial Study of the Proposed Construction of Park and Ride
Facilities (Parking Lot Expansion)", said study being an'attachment
to the Negative Declaration.
MITIGATION MEASURES:
A determination has been made that no mitigation measures are
necessary.
APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
at the regular meeting of
May 21, 1980
DATED: May 21, 1980
Margaret J. Bonas, Secretary
Board of Directors
^ WOODSIDE/KUBOTA & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTI Not
KNOINKKRS
2465 Pio Pico Drive • P.O. Box 1095 • Carlsbad, California 92008- (714| 729-1194
February 15, 1980
Mr. Charles Thorp
State of California
Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 81406
San Diego, CA 92138
Subject: "Park and Ride" Project
Costa Real Municipal Water District
Dear Mr. Thorp:
We are pleased to enclose herewith two sets of the proposed "Park
and Pool" lot agreement executed by our District and now ready
for processing by your Department. We welcome any questions that
you may have regarding the agreement as we have structured it, and
hopefully we can have your execution and timely progress towards
the construction of the parking lot.
We are continuing our work with the City of Carlsbad Planning Depart
ment and Engineering Department and we are fully expectant of our
ability to work out any problems of zoning or design for traffic
circulation. We welcome the opportunity to meet with your staff
people at such time you will proceed with the actual layout and
design of the parking lot.
Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions regarding
the project.
Very, truly yours,
p. P-TAA'-
JatK-Y. Ki^-bota; Di stri ct Engineer
CjO^s^y ReaJ/Municipal Water District
cc: Costa Real Municipal Water Districtr^
End osures
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WOODSIDE/KUBOTA & ASSOCIATES, INC.
COMSULTINO
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2465 Pio Pico Drive • P.O. Box 1095 • Carlsbad, California 92008 • (714) 729-1194
January 7, 1980
Mr. Les Evans, City Engineer
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Subject: Expansion of Parking Lot Area
Administrative and Operations Center
Costa Real Municipal Water District
Dear Mr. Evans:
The Costa Real Municipal Water District has had under consideration
a plan to expand the parking lot at our Administrative Center and to
re-vamp our ingress and egress to El Camino Real in order that we
could adjust for the new access road that has been constructed by the
County of San Diego for their waste transfer station. At the time
the Water District negotiated the right of way with the County of San
Diego for the access road we had an understanding that we would pro-
ceed with these changes and the expansion of our parking lot.
In the Fall of 1979, our District made contact with the State Depart-
ment of Transportation regarding the integration of their program of
"Park and Ride" parking lots with the needs of our facility for park-
ing. We made this inquiry because we already had local people using
our existing parking lot for daytime parking where there was a car
pool arrangement. We were indeed fortunate to learn that CalTrans
looked very favorably toward our project and in fact they are now
pursuing the construction of the parking lot expansion.
We have had a conference with Mr. Bud Plender, Assistant Director of
Planning regarding the requirements of the City to perm it the ex-
pansion of our parking lot. Initially the City Planning Department
position was thought to be that the District would have to file for
a variance, a use permit, or some other such discretionary approval .
Based upon our explanation to Mr. Plender we understand this would
not be necessary prov1ded the District property addressed the con-
cerns of your office with respect to traffic engineering.
Accordingly, we would appreciate having you direct us to the appro-
priate staff people in your office so that we can have an on-site
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In Orange Coumy, Santa Ana
Mr. Les Evans
January 7 , 1980
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inspection and have your recommendations and requirements so that
this very important project can proceed. In fact, our District's
public meeting facilities is gaining such popularity that at a
recent public meeting every parking stall on our site was filled
and there was overflow onto El Camino Real. CalTrans is very
anxious to move ahead expeditiously to construct this parking lot
expansion so that your timely response will be very much appreciated
ery truly your
\Jack Yi Kubota, District Engineer
\Co^ta R^al Municipal Water District
cc: Costa Real Municipal Water District
Mr. Charles Thorp, CalTrans
JYK:gs
CMWD 79-114
WOODSIDE/KUBOTA & ASSOCIATES, INC Ti /
CONSULTI NO!
• NOINSERS
2465 Pio Pico Drive • P.O. Box 1095 • Carlsbad, California 92008 • (714) 729-1194
November 5, 1979
Mr. Charles Thorp
State of California
Department of Transportation
District 11
Post Office Box 81406
San Diego, CA 92138
Subject: "Park and Ride" Project
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Dear Mr. Thorp:
Thank you very much for your visitation to the Carlsbad Water District
and the fine response that we have received for the development of a
parking lot for local commuters. We have the proposed agreement under
review by our legal counsel and we are hopeful that we can get going
with this project very shortly. Attached is a plat of the proposed
area that we believe is suitable for a parking lot. The area has now
been filled in to the west of the proposed driveway marked in orange.
If you have need for better contours, we can get you the latest topo.
At such time as you want to commenge specifically detailed engineering
design and layout of the parking lot, we would appreciate an oppor-
tunity to go over the details of ingress and egress, drainage, and
landscaping with you. Please contact Mr. F. J. Whitley or the under-
signed at this office.
Ver^ truly yours,
<^^T}.
Jdck' Y. l^t/bota. District Engineer
Carlsbad Municipal Water District
cc: Carlsbad Municipal Water District
Enclosure
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PARK AND POOL LOT AGREEMENT
NO.
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THIS AGREEMENT, dated February 6, 1980, between THE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter for
convenience referred to as "CALTRANS", and COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT, hereinafter for convenience referred to as
"OWNER".
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Agreement is to provide a portion of
Owner's premises as a staging area for persons interested in par-
ticipating in carpools, vanpools, or other ride-sharing vehicles.
2. PREMISES
Owner hereby licenses CALTRANS to use that portion of
Owner's premises marked "Park & Pool" on attached map, marked
"Exhibit A", and made an express part of this Agreement.
3. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall be from the beginning
date hereo^f and terminate on February 5 , 1985. Either party may,
however, terminate this Agreement by giving one year's written
notice to the other party of its intent to terminate,
4. USE OF THE PROPERTY
The specified park and pool staging area may be used as
a parking lot by persons traveling in carpools or other ride-
sharing vehicles. CALTRANS will, at its own expense, place signs
and painted stripes, with the Owner's advance approval, to
designate the specified staging area. Upon termination of this
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Agreement, CALTRANS will remove the signs and obliterate the
stripes. '
5. ACCESS
CALTRANS may use the Owner's property surrounding the
premises for vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation for
persons in carpools.
6. MAINTENANCE
CALTRANS will provide reasonable maintenance for the
designated staging area and improvements thereon. Owner agrees
to notify CALTRANS promptly of defects in parking areas which
could give rise to third party injury or damage, even though
CALTRANS may make periodic inspections of the premises.
7. GOVERNMENTAL CHARGES
CALTRANS will have no obligation to pay any taxes,
assessments, or governmental charges against the premises.
8. INSURANCE
CALTRANS will, at all times during the term of this
Agreement, take out and keep in force at its own expense, (a)
public liability insurance to protect CALTRANS and Owner, their
officers, agents and employees against any liability to the
public, incident to the use of, or resulting from, injury to, or
death of, any person caused by or resulting from the installa-
tion, maintenance or use of said "Park & Pool" area in the amount
of not less than $300,000 to indemnify against the claim of one
person, and in the amount of not less than $300,000 against the
claims of more than one person resulting from any one occurrence;
(b) property damage liability insurance to protect CALTRANS and
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for damage to property, including property of Owner, caused by or
resulting from the installation, maintenance, or use of said
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"Park & Pool" area in the amount of not less than $300,000 for
each occurrence,
9. STATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
TO ASSETS OF OWNER
CALTRANS assumes responsibility to correct any losses or
damages to property of Owner caused (or resulting) from installa-
tion, maintenance, or use of Owner's property as a Park .& Pool
area to a limit of $10,000 but not to exceed the amount to
replace damaged property and materials with those of like kind
and quality.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COSTA REAL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
By By
President
By
Secretary
5950 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, California 9200
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