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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-02-05; City Council; Resolution 33461 2 9 c 4 F c E 7 € s 1c 11 12 12 14 15 1E 17 I€ 1s 2c 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 RESOLUTION NO. 3346 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR CITY LIBRARY SALARIES. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AS FOLLOWS: (1) THAT THE CITY LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET IS AMENDED TO ADD $6,205.00 TO ACCOUNT 6-122-1.1, FROM LIBRARY RESERVE FUNDS ; (2) THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE FUND TRANSFEX #17, IN A FORM ON FILE IN SAID DEPARTMENT AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN, IS APPROVED. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 5th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1974, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE, TO WIT: AYES: Cmn. Dunne, NcComass Lewis, Chase and Frazee. NOES : None. ABSENT : lone. ATTEST; (SEAL] ' -(xG)-rlPlu 0 w 'P e.... . N . b-r . c, m 0 f- 0 z;) -< .. ID tn .. 2.0. It I1 -- l-D ot3cDo V 3 I 0 E d- 0 Eu v) v) rD v, 4. 3 u EL) 0 rt- v, 0 -b n rD < m 0 U 3 (D 3 ct --I .. H . W . Iv, -s .. t -- I 0 3 i !f 0 zxr 7c; . ..e . -: N . 03 0 3 0 4. 0 J I I ;o ID n z 0 0 n I 0 1 City, - ADDENDUM A. Regional ill. - PART C. 1- WU rCL4 N / G OV E R NM E NTA L S Y S T E MS i B IS THE PROPOSED PROJECT IN CONFORMANCE I4ITH: (yes-no) c) Other - e. Zon i nq i c, Precedents i.e. flood plain control ord. hi 1 lsicle ord. parks in lieu fees grading ord. .. -. 1) General Plan .- - a) Housinq Element b) Conservation I c) Open Space d) Land Use! AE(7301) l e) Circulation I I f) Noise q) Seismic Safety - I t h) Safety 1 t i) Historic Corridor/ Scenic Hwy I I J) Bicycle Paths 1 i 2) Specific Plan a) Garfield Specific Plan 1 . .-.. f. Subdivision Map Act I Count State Fzderal --I-+ I I I' I The following topic areas exenplity the kind of concerns to be considered in the general plan and its elements,and therefore must be addressed in the data presented in a Preliminary Environmental impact Report. 1) Protection, rehabil itation, and enhancement of the environment, \ both short and long terrr? Clean air, clean water, and the enjoyment of aesthetic, natural, i;) scenic, and historical environmental qualities? 3;) Noise and snell in the project area and surrounds? 4.) Ecological stability and the preservation, at self-perpetuat- ing levels, of representative samples of plant and animal communities and examples of the major periods of Cal ifornia hi story? Man and Nature and their productive and harmonious relationships 5) ecological and social diversity, balance, and mutual benefit. ’ Is) Qualitdtive factors-scenic beauty, value of wildness, and other intangible values despite the real difficulty of including them in cost/benefit analysis? 3) Economic efficiency, local, state, and national? 8) Jurisdictional, administrative, and management conflicts? 9) Pub? ic opportunity, freedom of choice, general welfare, recreation, education, etc.? 19) Demand, does it fulfill it, exceed it, or is it a self-ful- filling demand? I 11,) Future opt ions? 12: Unique and irreplacable scientific, educational, and cuTtura? i tems. 11 of 12 ADD€NDUY C. to EXHIBIT C. - Resolution rlo. - Revised: 2-5-74 The factors listed below will be evaluated by Staff in evaluating the acceptability of a Preliminary Environmental Impact Report. 1. Accuracy of the material in the Preliminary EIR. 2. Completeness: materials, alternatives, bibliography. 3. 4. Reasonableness: project, P.EIR, alternatives. Public involvement in develoment, decision-making and review. 5. 6. Staff involvement in development, decision-making and review. Innovation and the use of imaginative solutions to old problems. 7. Evaluation of the avowed priority of the project versus other pro.jects, programs or expenditures. 8. Degree of Specificity. The degree of specificity required in an P.E.I.R. will correspond to the degree of specificit,y involved in the underlying activity which is described in the P.E.I.R. a. An P.E.I.R. on a construction Droject will necessarily be more detailed in the specific effects of the project than will be an P.E.I.R. on the adoption of a' local General Plan or comprehensive Zoning Ordinance because the effects of the con- struction can be predicted with cireater accuracy. b. An P.E.I.R. on projects such as the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive zoninq ordinance or a local General Plan should focus on the secondary effects that can be expected to follow from the adoption, but the P.E.I.R. need not be as detailed as an P.E.I.R. on the specific construction pro.jects that might follow. c. The requirements for an E.I.R. on a local General Plan or Element thereof will be satisfied by the General Plan or Element Document; i.e., no separate P.E.I.R. will be required if: (1) the General plan addresses all of the points required to be in an EIR by the Guidelines, and, (2) the document contains a special section or a cover sheet identif.ying where the General Plan document addresses each of the points required. 12 of 12 0 '.. 2-5-a EXHIBIT "D" to Resolution NO. 3345 < I>* CONTENTS Of ENVIRON!lEflTAL IIPACT REPORTS 1. INTRODUCTION: - This form outlines the content of a E.I.R. to be utilized by the City Staff or a selected Consultant, in their preparation of the draft E.I.R. .Prior to the preparation of the bport, all public agencies affected by .the -- propnqed pro.ject shall be consulted. 2. Description of Project The description of the project shall contain the following information, but should not supply extensive detail beyond that needed for evaluation and review of the environmental impact. (a) The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project shall be shown on a detailed map, preferably topographic. The location of the project shall also appear on a regional niap. (b) A statement of the objectives sought by the proposed project, (c) A general description of the project's technical, economical and environmental charackristics, considering the principal engineering Proposal s and supporting pub1 ic service facilities. L 3. Description of Environmental Setting An EIR Kust include a description of the environment in the vicinity of the project, as it exists before coniinenceinent of the project, froin both a local and regional perspective. Knowledge of the regional setting is critical to the assessment of environiiiental impacts. Special eriiphasis should be placed on environmental resources that are rare or unique to that region. private, both existent and planned, in the region,should cluded, for purposes of examining the possible cuniulativc impact of such projects. Specific reference to related projects, both public and also be in- 4. Environmental Impact All phases of a project must be considered when evaluating its impact on the environment: planning, acquisition, development and operation. The following subjects shall be discussed, preferably in separate sections or paragraphs. (a) The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Acticn: Describe the direct and indirect inipacts of the project on the environment, giving due consideration to both the short-term and long-term effects. . ,_. e _- e It should include specifics of the area, the resources involved physical changes, alterations to ecological systems and changes induced in population distribution, population concentratSon, the human use’ of the land (including commercial and residential development) and other aspects of the resource base such as water, scenic quality and public services. (b) Any Adverse Environmental Effects Nhich Cannot Be Avoided if the Proposal i s Imp1 exnted : Describe any adverse impacts, includinq those which can be reduced to an insignificant level but not elimjnated. impacts that can not be alleviated without imposing an alternative design, their implications and the reasons why the project is being proposed, notwithstanding their effect, should be described. not neglect impacts on any aesthetically valuable surroundings, or on human health. Where there are Do (c) Mitigation Measures Proposed to fblinimizc the Impact: - Describe any mitigation measures written into the project plan to reduce significant environmentally adverse impacts to insignificant levels, and the basis for considerinq these levels acceptable. t!here a particular mi tigation measure has been chosen from among several alternatives should be discussed and reasons should be given for the choice made. (d) Alternatives to the Proposed Action: . Describe any known alternatives to the project or to the location of the project, which could feasib-iy attain tile basic objectives of the project, and why they were rejected in favor of thz ultimate choice. be evaluated, along’ with the impact. Attention. should be paid to alternatives capable of substantially reducing or eliminating any environmentally adverse impacts, even if these a1 ternatives sub- stantial ly impede the attainment of the project objectives, and are more costly. The specific alternative of ‘‘no project’’ must also always (e) - The Relationship Between Local Short-Tertii Use of I--- Mfin’s Environment and the tkintenance and Enhancement-of Long-Terrii - Productivity: Dscribe the cumulative and long-terni effects of the proposed project which adversely affect the state of the environment. attention should be given to impacts which narrow the range of beneficial uses of the environment or pose long-term risks to health or safety. In addition, the reasons why the proposed projzct is believed by the sponsor to be justified now, rather than reserving an option for further alternatives, should be explained. Special (f) Any Irreversible Environmental Chanaes !Jhich lzlould Be Involved in the Proposed Action Should It Be Inplenented: Uses of nonreneviable resources during the initial and continued phases of the project may be irreversible since a large cmmitment of such resources makes removal or nonuse thereafter unlikely. Primary impacts and particularly secondary impacts (such as a highway improvement which provides access to a nonaccessi b'le area) generally comniit ftiture generations to similar uses. damage can result from environmental accidents associated with the project. to assure that such current consumption is justified. Also irreversible Irretrievable commitments of resources should be evaluated The Growth-Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action: Discuss the ways in which the proposed project could foster economic or population growth, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment. obstacles to population growth (a major expansion of a waste water treatment plant might for example, allow for more construction in service areas). community service facilities so consideration must be given to this impact. Also discuss the characteristic of some projects which may encourage and facil i tate other activities that could signif icant?y affect the environment, either individually or cumulatively. must not be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily beneficial, detrimental or of 1 ittle significance to the environment. Included in this are projects which woul d remove Increases in the population may further tax existing It 5. Organizations and Persons Consulted The identity of all Federal, State or focal agencies, other organ-lzations and private individuals consslted in preparing the EIR, and the identity of the persons, firm or agency preparing the EIR, by contract or other authorization must be given. Glater Qual i ty Aspects. 6. 7. Glith respect to r.!ater quality aspects of the proposed project which have been previously certified by the appropriate State or interstate organization as being in substantial compliance with appl icable water quality standards, reference to the certification should be made. Contents of Final Environmental Impact Report (a) The Final EIR Shall consist of the Draft EIR containing the elements described in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of these Guidelines, a section, a section containing the corr,ments received through the consul tation process described in Article 10, either verbatim or in surninary, and the response of the Responsible Agency to the significant environmental points raised in the review and consultation process. (b) The response of the Gtys-Stzff to comroents re'ceiived, may- take the form of a revision of the Draft EIR or may be an attachnent to the Draft EIR. position of significant environmental issued raised (e.g. ,revisions to the proposed project to mitigate anticipated impacts or objections). In particular, the major issues raised hihen the .Staff's- position is at variance -ieth and objections raised in the comments, must be addressed in detail, giving reasons why specific comments and suggestions were not accepted, and factors of overriding importance warranting an override of the suggestions. -- -% The response shall describe the dis- r-ecommendations . Revised 2-5-74 FEE SCHEDULE The following fee schedule is adopted to cover City Costs in processing projects under the CITY OF CARLSBAD Environmental Protection Ordinance of 1972: Process Environmental Impact Analysis Process Environmental ImPact Report Alternative I., EIR prepared by staff with background data submitted by apDlicant. Alternative 11. Consultant selected by City. EIR prepared by independent Minimum Fee $ 50.00 $250.00 minimum fee, Dlus actual cost. 4 actual cost as established b.y aqreement between Consultant and Ci t,y. Exhibit "A" to Resolutic#No. 3345 e E N V I R 0 N M E 11 TA L I f.1 PA C T A S S E S S PI E N TmP4 Date: Name of Applicant: Permit Applied For: Location of Proposed Activity: I. Background Information. 1. Give a brief description of the proposed activity (attach any preliminary development plans}. 2. Describe the activity area, including distinguishing natural and manmade characteristics; also provide pre- cise slope analysis when appropriate. . i' %' ~ ' ';y-----I-*? IRONMENTAL IVPACT - - ASSESS!* FORM 2 oc 4 - 11. Environmental Inpact Analysis. I Answer the following questions by placing a check in the, appropriate space, NO - - Yes - i-- I ' 1, Could the project significantly change present land uses in the vicinity of the activity? 2. Coufd the activity affect the use of a re- creational area, or area of important Could the activity affect the functioning of an established community or neighbor- hood? Could the activity result in the displace- ment of community residents? Are a'ny of the natural or man-made features in the activity area unique, that is, not found in other parts of the County, State, or nat i on? 6, Could the activitysignificantly affect a - historical or archaelogical site or its Could the activity significantly affect -the potential use, extraction, or con- servation of a scarce natural' resource? - - . aesthetic value? -. -. 3. - 4, 5, - . . - . setting? . 7. 8. Does the activity area serve as a habitat, food source, nesting place, source of water, etc. for rare or endangered wildlife or fish species? .. .. 9, Could the activity significantly affect fish, wildlife or plant life? IO. Are there any rare or'endangered plant species in the activity area? 11; Could the activity change existing features of any of the city's lagoons, bays-, or tidelands? '02, Could the activity change existing features of any of the City's beaches? 13. Could the activity result in the erosion Or elimination of agricultural lands? development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development of already developed areas? .14. Could the activity serve to encourage . c 15. Will the activity require a variance from established environmental standards (air, water, noise, etc)? 16. Will the activity require certification, authorization or issuance of a permit by any local, State or Federal en- 17. Mill the activity require issuance of vironmental control agency? a variance or conditional use permit by the City? 78.1Jifl the activity involve the application, use, or disposal OF potentially hazardous . materials? . 79. HI-ill the activity involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? . 20. Will the activity involve construction of facilities on a slope of 25 per c'ent . or greater? - . 21. Nil1 the activity involve construction of facilities in the area of an active fault? - generation of significant amounts of noise? 23. Could the activity result in the'gcn- eration of significant amounts of dust? 24. Mill the activity involve the burning 25. Could the activity result in a significant 22. Could the activity result in the of brush, trees, or other materials? . .- change in the quality of any portion of the region's air or water resources? note surface , ground water, off-shore) . (Should 26. Will there be a significant change to existing land form? (a) indicate estimated grading to be done in cubic yards. (b) percentage of alteration to the present land form. (c) maximum height of cut or fill 27. Will the activity result in substantial increases in the use of utilities, sewers, drains or streets? slopes. 111. State of No Significant Environmental Effects tion I1 but you think the activity will have no significant environmental effects, indicate your reasons below: If you have answered yes to one or more of the questions in Sec- IV. Comments or Elaborations to Any of the Questions in Sec.tion 11. If additional space is needed for answering any questions, at- iach additional sheets as may be needed.) Signature: (Person completing report) Date Signed: \I . Conclusions (To be completed by the Planning Director). Place a check in the appropriate box. 11 Further information is required. 13 It has been determined that the project will not have sig- nificant environmental effects. I 1 It has been determined that the project could have significant enviro- mental effects. [ 1 You must submit a oreliminarv environmental impact statement by the followina date appointment with the Planning Director to discuss further processing of your pro.ject, in accordance with Chanter 19.nr O~ the Municinal Code. . f 3 You should make an DATE RECEIVED: BY: Planninrl Director, or, (representative) 1 of n I. DETERi4I:'fi:rlG SIGVIFICAi'iT EFFECT. (a) The determinaticjn of 3rhether a project may have a significant effect on the environment calls for careful judgment on the part of the reviewing agency involved, based to the extent possible on scientific and factual data. An iron-clad definition of Significant effect is not possible because the significance of an activity nay vary with the setting. For ,example, an activity which may not be significant in an urban area may be significant in a rural area. There nay be a difference of opinion on whether a particular effect should be con- sidered adverse or beneficial, but where there is, or anticipated to be, a substantial body of opinicin that considers or will consider the effect to b2 adverse, the public agency should prepare an EIK to-' explore the environmental effects invot ved. In evaluating the significance of the environmental effect of a project, the reviewing agency shall consider both primary and secondary consequences. project (the construction of a new treatment plant may facilitate population growth in a particular area), while Secondary consequences are related more to primary consequences than to the project itself (an impact upon the resource base, including land, air, water and energy use of the area in question may result from the population growth). Some examples of consequences which may have a significant effect on the environment in connection with most projects where they occur, include the fol lowi ng : . (b) Primary consequences are immediately related to the . (c) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Is in conflict with environmental plans and goals that. have been adopted by the commtlnity where the project is to be located; Substantially affects a rare or endangered species of animal or plant, or habitat of such a species; Causes substantial interference with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or vtildlife species; Breach.es any pub1 ished national ,state or 1 oca7 standards relating to sol id waste or 1 itter contro? ; Results in a substantia7 detrimental effect on air or water quality, or on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas; i 2 of 1? 6. Invol s th.2 pos ibili t: supply - systen' or adversi of contaninating a public 1;lat ly affecting ground water; r 7. Could cause substantial flooding, erosion. or siltation; . 8. 1s subject 'to major geologic hazards. 9. Does the project - significantly change present uses of the project area? The project area includes the immediate location of th? project as well as more remote areas that nay be directly or indirectly affected by construction and/or operation of the project. 10. Will the project affect areas of historical, archaeological or aesthetic value? The setting of such, sites includes surrounding areas, the nature of which are important to the understanding and enjoyment of the site itself. 71. Will the project accelerate the development of adjoininu non- urban areas? Examples include the introduction of facilities such as streets, roads, water mains or sewerage lines in such a manner as to facilitate development or intensification of the use of an area. 12. Mill the project alter the character of existing communities? Examples include, but are not 1 imi ted to: Changes in traffic patterns Effects on access within the community. to cominercial establishments, schools, parks, etc. Introduction to activities not presently found within the community. 13. Could the project significantly affect the potential use, extraction or conservation of a scarce natural resource? Examples include, but are not 1 imi ted to: Developments which effectively preclude the extraction of the region's rock, sand, gravel or other mineral resources. Uses which effectively preclude the multiple use of regional national resources in scarce supply. Activities which tend to diminish the supply or availability of regional natural resources that are in scarce supply. . ..'. .- -.. .< I e 14. Ar? any cf th2 natural or mzn-mde features in the project area uniqucl, that is, not found in other parts of the City, County, State or tiation? Unique features include those arms, structures, biological phenomena, etc., that exhibit distinguishing characteristics not found in other areas, or only in a smalf number of other areas. health, safety, confort or convenience. Such features can b2 either good or bad for human 11. EIANDATORY FIFlDI?lGS OF SIGNIFICANCE ', i In every case, where any of the following conditions are found to exist as a result of a project, the project will be found to have a significant effect on the environment: (a) (b) Impacts which have the potential to degrade the quality of the' environnent, curtail the range of the environment. Impacts which achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long- term, environmental goals. is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future. A short-term impact on the environment (c) Impacts for a project which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small. If the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant, an EIR must be prepared. This mandatory finding of significance does not apply to two or more separate projects where the impact of each is insignificant. The environmental effects of a project will cause substantial adverse effects on hutllan beings, either directly or indirectly. A project may impact on two or more (d) 111. CONSULT4.TIOM !4ITH RESPONSIBLE A.SENCIES: .When the City is Director shall consult with all other nublic agencies involved in . . carryinq out or approving the oroject before makina his determination regarding significant effect. to such consultations shall he considered by the Planning Director in arriving at his decision. acting as Lead Aqency for a project, the Planning ' Any comments received in response IV. “JIPLE OR PHASED PROJECTS: 4 of 4 Where an individual project is a necessary precedent for action on a larger pro.ject, or commits the citizen or the apnlicant for action on a larger project which would have siqnificant environmental eff cts, the Planninq Director shall make his significant effects determination in terms of the larger project and, when a project is one of several similiar City projects, he shall consider the combined effect. Revised 2-5-74 Exhibit 'IC" to PRELIMINARY ENV IRONFlENTAL IMPACT REPORT FORM This Form is to be utilized as a guide to follow in the collection of data on a project to be presented to the Planning Department for theiir use in the pre- paration of a Draft E.I.R. A. THE ENVIRONMENTAL IrIPACT OF THE PROPOSED ACTION: The primar.y, secondary and other effects of the project on the environment, must,be considered in this section. The list included in Addendum "A" entitled "EIA Checklist", should serve as a beginning guideline for the man.y environmental facto that must be addressed in the data submitted. The effi?cts should be considered for the project and areas of local, regional and state concern. Addendums B and C indicate other constraints to be utilized in the colfection of data to be presented. (1) Project Description: Describe the prolsosal by name, specific location (including location on USGS l:24,000 topographic map, and 1,240r) site mar, where applicable) , ob,jectives of the proposed project, authorizina document (if aoDlicable) .. , current status (to include: existing and pronosed zoninq, adjacent zonina, existinq and proposed land use, densities, number of becrooms) , cost, construction methods, relation to the overall project, previous or projected phases, and aopearance (to include plot plan and elevations or perspectives - where necessar.y to insure clarity). (2) Environmental Se-ttina Without the Project: Describe th2 area and qeneral environment in the vicinity of the project (as it exists before commencement of the project). The ana1,ysis should include ecoloa.y, geology, economy, aesthetics, land use and other relevant information. Discuss the environmental settinq without focusinq only on the immediate area at the risk of ignorinq important community and regional aspects critical to the assessment of environmental impacts. The applicant should consider the relationshiD of the project to drainaqe systems, laqoons, and the coastline. Discuss the interrelations of related types 1 of 12. of projects and any alternatives that are under construction or in operation by another agency or organization. i: (3) Identify Environmental Impacts. 0.iscuss environmental elements which,result from actions of the proposed project. A thoughtful assessment of the environmental elements under both a "with" and"without the project" condition could aid in the determination of the environmental impact. For example, the filling of a marsh or wetland would involve the obvious conversion of aquatic/marsh areas by a1 tering water flow. The introduction of roads or buildings and addition of impenetrable .. surfaces and resultant change in ground water characteristics, curtailment of certain commercia7 uses, disruption of water based . recreational pursuits, conversion of wildland aesthetics to less desirable aesthetics, possible loss of migratory fly-way resting area, possible loss of duck hunting grounds, possible loss of a unique species habitat, etc. Such impacts shall be detailed in an objective manner to provide a basis.for a meaningful comparison of the cost and benefits involved. Both quantitative _I and . qualitative information should be included (e.g., acres of habitat lost, number of ducks nesting, value of wild area vs developed area.) Care must be taken not to rely too heavily on the use of qusnti- tative information, and ignore the more difficult questions involving more qualitative and subjective. judgements, which may turn out to be more important. B* -_ ANY ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS tlliICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED SHOULD TtlE PKOI'OSAL BETPLEI-'IENTED. Discuss the unavoidable adverse effects and the implications thereof. This should include not only the pollution of land, water * and air, but also the adverse effects on species, communities and ecosystems. In addition, the possible adverse effects on man should be considered, resulting from urban congestion, noise, threats to health- emotional , physical and mental , and the more intangible effects of loss of diversity and variety on the environ- ment, loss of aesthetic qualities and the general loss of "quality" in our environment. C. MITIGATIOM MEASURES PROPOSED TO MINIMIZE THE IVPACT. (' Discuss the alternative measures to mitiqate or eliminate the possible environmental impact. This would include discussion of alternative strategies, features, or design that could minimize the adverse environmental impact. For example, erosion problems might be eliminated or reduced by doing grading only during the drier months. Or alternatively, plans could be made to nlant and establish solid growths of the proper veqetation to retard erosion. Environmentaf degradation should always be balanced against hene- ficial factors of the project. 0. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION. Discuss the alternatives to the proposed action. .Include the local and regional alternatives and the various henefits/costs according to them,whether they be environmentally social, economic, or physical. Provide the information needed by the reviewers to establish the merit of said project. In addition to different alter- natives, it should include a complete discussion of the various alter- natives for conducting the proposed project while still meeting a ma- jority of the projected needs. The discussion of alternatives should be as complete as possible in listing and evaluating the various impacts, . 'C . beneficial and/or detrimental. If for any reason a road is being resurfaced, can uti1 i ties be undergrounded? Sewers redone? i '\ Bike paths added? etc. The alternatives should also examine the priority for various projects, and include the priority status of the proposed project. E. THE RELATIONSHIP 8ET14EEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S ENV I RONNEMT-AflD TtiE f:iA I ilTENiltiCE APID EMiANCEIlENT OF LONG-'TER~E~~\/If!Ol'li.iEMTAL PRODUCTIV I-TY. Discuss the use and abuse of renewable and non-renewable resources. The applicant must show who is paying the "environ- mental cost," the people who presently gain the benefits or future generations who may only be 7eft with the cost. Most significant resources have a long-term effect since there may be a limitation on choices for future generations. For example, filling estuaries may provide additional land space for development (~ but prohibit the future choices of alternative uses, eliminate a rare species habitat, unbalance erosion and significantly increase the rate of siltation in a lagoon, and perhaps most important of all, may establish a precedent that will assure the eventual destruction of the entire estuary. F. ANY IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES 1~1tIICtf NOULD BE ,INVOLVED IN TfiE PROPOSED ACTiOfiTOmT BE It4P~~~NTED. Discuss any irreversible or irretrievable effects. on the environment. This would include land use; a subdivision precludes the continued use of agricultural lands. Removal of a tree, where it can eventually be replaced would not be con- sidered an irreversible change; however, the destruction of an archeological site or a rare species would be. The change of use that the project niay encourage must also be carefully con- ( sidered. For example, a highway may have little environmental 4GQ-f- 12 .. .-.. . .. .. impact directly, but may be improving access and transportation, generate major impact that is irreversible. (- G. THE GROGITH INDUCING IMPACTS OF TEE PROPOSED ACTIVITY UPOF4 THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND/OR COMMli~1ITY. Discuss the ways in which the proposed pr’oject could foster economic or population growth, either directly or indirectly, in the surrounding environment. Included in this are projects which would remove obstacles to population growth (a major expansion of a waste water treatment plant Might, for example, allow for more construction in service areas). Increases in the population may further tax existing community service facilities so consideration must be given to this impact. Also, discuss the characteristic of some projects which may encourage and facilitate other activities that could significantly affect the environment, either individually or cumulatively. It must not be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily beneficial, detrimental, or of 1 itt’le significance to the environment. H. THE BOUMDARIES OF THE A9EA !+HIGH MAY RE SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED BY THE PRO-POSED ACTIVITY. I. ORGANIZATIOV AN0 PERSONS CONSULTET). Identify all organizations and private individuals who were consulted in preparing the Preliminary Environmental Impact Report, and indicate the person or firm responsible for preparing the Pre- liminary Environmental Impact Report, and identify the person or firm authorizing the preliminary report to be prepared (Normally the appl icant. ) 5 of 12 e @ INTRODUCTION TO ADDEW"? "A" The following form shall be used as a guide when preDarinq a Preliminary Environmental Impact Report. They shall he comoleted by the anplicant for any pro.ject which is deemed to have a signiTicant imnact upon the environment, which .- by the foregoing sections of this ordinance, requires the collection and submittal of information indicating the impacts of a project, The elements of this Checklist shall be addressed under each Section of the Preliminary Environmental Impact Form.