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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-04-16; Planning Commission; ; SDP 96-14|CDP 96-16 - LEGOLAND CARLSBAD?!ie City of CARLSBAD Planning DepartmeSi A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: April 16, 1997 Application complete date: January 16, 1997 Project Planner: Don Neu Project Engineer: Sherri Howard SUBJECT: SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEGOLAND CARLSBAD - Request for a recommendation of approval of a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a LEGOLAND Theme Park which includes theme park attractions, retail, food and beverage service, associated support facilities, and parking on approximately 129 acres located east of future Armada Drive and west of future Hidden Valley Road on the north side of Palomar Airport Road within Planning Area 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan in the Coastal Zone and Local Facilities Management Zone 13. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4083 and 4084, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL of SDP 96-14 and CDP 96-16, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. INTRODUCTION These applications propose developing Planning Area 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan with a LEGOLAND theme park. The project site is scheduled to be mass graded in April 1997 as part of Units 2 and 3 of the Carlsbad Ranch Master Tentative Map (CT 94-09). The proposed land use was approved by the City Council on January 9, 1996, as part of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment (SP 207(A)) and Development Agreement (DA 94-01). The Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit applications are required for the City to determine that the design of the project complies with all City standards including the requirements of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan, the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan, and the Local Coastal Program. The project was analyzed in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Program EIR (EIR 94-01) and no new environmental impacts or changed circumstances have been identified for this project. Screening of the perimeter of the site, particularly the parking area and service area, has been accomplished by the use of heavily landscaped setbacks, fencing/walls, and changes in grade. The proposed project is in compliance with all applicable plans, ordinances, standards and policies. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan requires that the City Council make the final decision to approve or disapprove the Site Development Plan. The City Council is also required to make the final determination on the Coastal Development Permit pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code o SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEGTLAND CARLSBAD APRIL 16, 1997 PAGE 2 Section 21.201.120(8) since the City Council was given final approval authority on the Site Development Plan application. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission recommend approval of a site development plan and coastal development permit for the LEGOLAND Carlsbad Theme Park proposed for the north side of Palomar Airport Road, east of future Armada Drive and west of future Hidden Valley Road. The project site is Planning Area 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. Planning Area 4 when combined with the private section of LEGO Drive equals approximately 129 acres. LEGOLAND Carlsbad as proposed is primarily an outdoor experience. Attractions are placed in landscaped settings themed to the attraction. Approximately 47.5 percent of the total project area or 61 acres will be landscaped. Interior attractions and "dark rides" are relatively few. For planning purposes the project is separated into an Outer Park and Inner Park. The acreage for these two areas is as follows: Outer Park: LEGO Drive and perimeter setbacks: 21 acres Parking lots: 43 acres Future parking expansion: 10 acres Inner Park: Attraction areas (developed with the first phase): 35 acres Future expansion areas: 15 acres Service and Administration: 5 acres Total Park Area: 129 acres The Park will initially consist of nine themed areas and the administrative/service area (the "Inner Park"), and the parking lots, access roads and perimeter setbacks (the "Outer Park"). The project includes approximately 100 structures of various types for the provision of administration and service, guest support, retail and various attractions such as rides, play areas and displays on the initial development area of the inner park. Three areas have been reserved for expansion of the Inner Park. Development of the future Inner Park expansion areas and the future parking expansion area will require the approval of a Site Development Plan Amendment by the Planning Commission. This requirement is contained in Section VLB.4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. Approximately 187,813 square feet of building area is included in the current development proposal. Facilities and development elements which are part of LEGOLAND include approximately 25 rides and attractions, 8 show venues, 4 restaurants in addition to various stands and carts, 4 main retail shops plus various stands and carts, heavy landscaping, a 90,000 square foot lagoon, a paved parking area for a minimum of 4,160 vehicles to accommodate guests, employees, buses, and recreational vehicles, and a parking expansion area that will accommodate an additional 1,150 parking spaces. SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LE< APRIL 16, 1997 PAGE 3 AND CARLSBAD The nine themed areas of the Inner Park include The Beginning, DUPLO Village, The Ridge, Funtown, The Garden, Castle Hill, Miniland, The Lagoon, and the Imagination Center. The Service and Administration Area is also located within the Inner Park area. A description of each of the nine themed areas is provided in Attachment "A" to this report. General Plan, Zoning & Existing Land Use for the Site and Adjacent Property The following table lists the general plan, zoning and existing land use for the site and adjacent properties: Site North South East West GENERAL PLAN T-R OS & T-R PI&OS OS&PI O/PI, T-R/C, & OS ZONING C-T-Q O-S & C-T-Q L-C & P-M-Q O-S & P-M O-Q/P-M-Q, C-T-Q/C-2-Q, & O-S EXISTING LAND USE Vacant Agriculture & CMWD Water Tank Vacant Vacant Vacant & Agriculture General Plan Land Use Categories: T-R (Travel/Recreation Commercial), OS (Open Space), PI (Planned Industrial), C (Community Commercial) Zoning Categories: C-T (Commercial Tourist), O-S (Open Space), L-C (Limited Control), P-M (Planned Industrial), C-2 (General Commercial), Q (Qualified Development Overlay Zone). Site Description The project site is currently vacant. Historically part of this area has been utilized for agriculture. Mass grading of the site was approved as part of the Master Tentative Map for the Carlsbad Ranch (CT 94-09). Grading is scheduled to begin in April 1997. The only vegetation on-site determined to be sensitive exists in a Coastal Deed Restriction Area adjacent to Palomar Airport Road, east of future Armada Drive. The area is to be preserved and will include a 50 foot riparian area buffer as required by Policy 3-8 of the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program. Prior Actions On January 9, 1996, the City Council approved the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment (SP 207(A)) and related applications including a development agreement (DA 94-01). The project site is designated as Planning Area 4 (LEGOLAND Carlsbad) in the Specific Plan. The plan allows for the development of LEGOLAND Carlsbad and lists the uses permitted within the park. The Planning Commission, in addition to recommending approval to the City Council of the Specific Plan Amendment on December 6, 1995, approved the master tentative map (CT 94- 09) for Carlsbad Ranch. The master tentative map creates Lot 18 with an area of 128.32 acres which is the site of the proposed project and Lot 19 the private section of LEGO Drive which SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEOTLAND CARLSBAD APRIL 16, 1997 PAGE 4 provides access to LEGOLAND. The approval of the Final Map, grading plans, and improvement plans for the master tentative map provided the approval for grading of the site and the construction of the infrastructure to serve the project. Approval of the development agreement vested the proposed use. Applicable Regulations The proposed project is subject to the following plans, ordinances and standards as analyzed within the following section of this staff report: A. Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207(A)); B. Travel/Recreation Commercial (T-R) General Plan Land Use Designation; C. Commercial - Tourist, Qualified Development Overlay Zone (C-T-Q); D. Site Development Plan findings required by the Qualified Development Overlay Zone - Carlsbad Municipal Code, Chapter 21.06, Section 21.06.020 ; E. Comprehensive Land Use Plan for McClellan-Palomar Airport; F. Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program and the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone - Carlsbad Municipal Code, Chapter 21.203; G. Growth Management Ordinance (Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 13); and IV. ANALYSIS The recommendation for approval for this project was developed by analyzing the project's consistency with the applicable policies and regulations listed above. Therefore, this section will cover the project's compliance with each of the regulations listed above in the order in which they are presented. A. CARLSBAD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan establishes the permitted uses for the site as well as the development standards and design guidelines. The project plans comply with the requirements of the specific plan. The permitted uses for the project site include an entrance facility; toll "plaza"; retail shops; restaurants; service buildings associated with park activities; business and administration offices related to park activities; indoor and outdoor facilities related to entertainment and education, but not including high speed thrill rides (those rides typically oriented towards the teenage and young adult audience) for children; water features; lakes; landscaped areas; guest services and facilities; parking; and other related uses. The uses proposed for the site are within the list of permitted uses. SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LE(WAND CARLSBAD APRIL 16, 1997 PAGES The development standards of the specific plan have also been complied with as demonstrated in the following table: STANDARD Building Setbacks Landscape Setbacks Parking Area Setbacks Building Height Parking Standards Signage Service/Loading Areas & Trash Enclosures Fencing & Walls Lighting REQUIRED LEGO Drive - 50 ft. from eastern curb Northeast Boundary of the Park - 35 ft Hidden Valley Rd. - 20 ft. Palomar Airport Rd. - 300 ft. LEGO Drive - 35 ft. from eastern curb Northeast Boundary of the Park - 35 ft. Hidden Valley Rd. - 20 ft. Palomar Airport Rd. - 140 ft. LEGO Drive - 35 ft. from eastern curb Northeast Boundary of the Park - N/A Hidden Valley Rd. - 20 ft. Palomar Airport Rd. - 140 ft. 35 ft.; allowed height protrusions to 45 ft. Automobiles 3410 Handicapped 45 RV 45 Employee 600 Bus 60 Subtotal .4160 Overflow 1150 Total 5310 Sign Information to be submitted as part of SDP Locate behind bldgs., screen, & comply with City Stds. Design & locations to be approved as part of SDP Designed to not spill over onto other properties & directed downward PROPOSED LEGO Drive- 100ft. + Northeast Boundary - 40 ft. + Hidden Valley Rd. -31ft. + Palomar Airport Rd. - 1000 ft.+ LEGO Drive - 35 ft.+ Northeast Boundary - 35 ft. + Hidden Valley Rd. - 20 ft. + Palomar Airport Rd. - 140 ft. LEGO Drive - 35 ft. Northeast Boundary - N/A Hidden Valley Rd. -20ft. Palomar Airport Rd. - 140 ft. 35 ft. & less: height protrusions to 45 ft. max. Automobiles 3465 Handicapped 45 RV 45 Employee 622 Bus 60 Subtotal 4237 Overflow 11071 Total 5344 Signage proposed is in conformance with SP 207(A) Located within the Inner Park & adequately screened Proposed fencing & walls recommended for approval Max. light pole ht. 30 ft. with lighting directed downward 1 A number of the required overflow parking spaces will be provided as fully improved spaces with the first phase of development. ittuSDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEGWLAND CARLSBAD APRIL 16, 1997 PAGE 6 Design Guidelines The specific plan also contains guidelines applicable to the project site. The guidelines address building orientation, access, architectural character, building materials, and landscaping. The project design complies with the design guidelines of the specific plan. B. & C. GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING The existing General Plan and Zoning designations for the site were adopted concurrently with the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan to achieve consistency. The Travel/Recreation Commercial (T-R) General Plan Land Use Designation provides for the use as the category addresses commercial uses that provide for visitor attractions and commercial uses. The specific plan implements the General Plan on the project site and includes required circulation improvements and provisions for alternative modes of transportation such as public bus, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. Zoning for the site is Commercial - Tourist, Qualified Development Overlay Zone (C- T-Q). The specific plan list of uses modifies the permitted uses allowed for the site. The Q- Overlay designation on the zoning map requires the approval of a site development plan. This is consistent with the specific plan which was established with the requirement that each site require approval of a site development plan. D. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS REQUIRED BY THE O-OVERLAY ZONE The Qualified Development Overlay Zone (Q-Overlay) which is part of the zoning designation for the property requires that a site development plan be approved for the proposed use prior to the issuance of any building permit. Four findings are required by the Q-Overlay Zone. The required findings with justification for each are contained in the Planning Commission resolution for the project. This section summarizes the necessary findings and support for each. The requested use is properly related to the site, surroundings and environmental settings as the project design complies with the requirements of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan as demonstrated in Section "A" of this report. Significant building and landscape setbacks around the perimeter of the site as well as the location of the Inner Park at the northern portion of the site and the Outer Park which includes parking and vehicle circulation areas on the southern part of the site provides adequate buffers between the proposed use and planned adjacent uses. The site is also adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use as all applicable code requirements have been met as well as the landscaping of approximately 47.5 percent of the total site area, the provision of all required parking as well as a parking expansion area on site, and building coverage is proposed at approximately 3 percent. Approximately 5.3 percent of the parking area will be landscaped while a minimum of 3 percent is required. The parking lot is divided into cells separated by 28 to 30 foot wide landscape areas which run in an east/west direction. The central pedestrian spine in the parking lot is 80 feet wide with a significant area devoted to landscaping. LE^oLjSDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEG^LAND CARLSBAD APRIL 16, 1997 PAGE? All features necessary to adjust the use to existing and permitted future uses will be provided. Screen walls, berming and landscaping are proposed to screen service areas for the park. Adequate vehicle circulation has been provided to accommodate vehicle, truck, recreational vehicle and bus turning movements on-site. In addition, a service road has been provided around the perimeter of the Inner Park for operational needs. Several access points have been provided to the service road for emergency vehicles. Pedestrian connections to the overall pedestrian circulation system of the Carlsbad Ranch have been provided. The planned street system is adequate to handle all traffic generated by the use. The proposed use is consistent with the use analyzed in the circulation analysis prepared for Program EIR 94-01 for the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. Visitors will be directed by signage to reach the park using Cannon Road to LEGO Drive. The private section of LEGO Drive south of the roundabout will contain four lanes and toll plaza structures with a total of six windows. An analysis has been prepared for the proposed private section of LEGO Drive by KAKU Associates, a firm specializing in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and parking studies which completed the traffic analysis for the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Program EIR and the Zone 13 Local Facilities Management Plan. The analysis concluded that a total of 5,695 feet of queuing will be needed to accommodate the anticipated conditions along LEGO Drive during summer weekend conditions. The proposed design of LEGO Drive utilizing reversible lanes will function with 3 inbound lanes and one outbound lane during the peak inbound period. The proposed design will provide a total of 7,310 feet of queuing area therefore, all vehicles will be off the public streets. A meandering sidewalk set within landscaping is proposed on the east side of LEGO Drive. E. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR McCLELLAN - PALOMAR AIRPORT The project site is located within the Airport Influence Area for McClellan - Palomar Airport. Areas of the project site are within the 60 and 65 CNEL noise contours. The site is approximately 4,900 feet west of the airport. The airport land use plan identifies the use as being compatible with the noise levels for the site. The project was sent to SANDAG staff and the Palomar Airport Manager for review. SANDAG staff reiterated their comments on the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan (SP 207(A)) in which they determined the LEGOLAND use to be consistent with the airport land use plan. F. MELLO II SEGMENT OF THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM As designed, the proposed project is consistent with the relevant policies of the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program, The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan which serves as partial implementation for the Mello II Segment for the project site, and the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone (Zoning Ordinance Section 21.203). The project site has been previously disturbed by agricultural activity and is approved for grading. No steep slopes or native vegetation exist on-site with the exception of the riparian vegetation which is located within a coastal commission deed restriction area at the northeast corner of Palomar Airport Road and Armada Drive. The riparian vegetation will be preserved and include a 50 foot buffer as required by Policy 3-8 of the Mello II Segment of the Local Coastal Program. The project will not have SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LE APRIL 16, 1997 PAGES AND CARLSBAD drainage impacts on coastal resources as the project includes a detention basin within the 140 foot landscape setback from Palomar Airport Road. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System facilities to separate oil and other contaminants from site runoff will be constructed. Additional project grading will be conditioned to comply with the grading provisions of the Coastal Resource Protection Overlay Zone which prohibits grading between October 1st and April 1st. G. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE fLFMP - ZONE 13) The proposed project is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 13 in the northwest quadrant. The impacts on public facilities created by this project and compliance with the adopted performance standards are summarized as follows: FACILITY City Administration Library Wastewater Treatment Capacity Parks Drainage Circulation Fire Open Space Schools Sewer Collection System Water Distribution System |_ IMPACTS N/A N/A 524 EDU $.40/sq. ft. Basin C 6,630 ADT - Avg. Fri. 1 0,680 ADT-Avg. Sun. Station 4 N/A Payment of non-residential school fee at bldg. permit issuance 524 EDU 6 1,486 -69,51 6 GPD. COMPLIANCE \\Tffl STANDARDS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed project was analyzed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR 94-01) certified for the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment and related applications on January 9, 1996, by the City Council. A statement of Overriding Consideration was adopted for cumulative impacts to air quality, agriculture, and traffic which cannot be fully mitigated. The cumulative impacts are regional in nature and occur in areas outside the jurisdiction of the City. Mitigation measures required for the grading plan and final map for Master Tentative Map CT 94-09 have been applied. Mitigation measures incorporated into this site development plan include adequate on-site circulation to reduce vehicle queuing, provision of a shuttle to major rail transit centers, bicycle parking facilities, showers for bicycling employees' use, pedestrian connections to the site, review by the Police Department of security plans for the project, use of reclaimed water for landscape watering, preparation of a solid waste management plan for City review and approval and implementation of that plan, and circulation system improvements necessary for the project such as the I-5/Cannon Road interchange improvements. As a result, the environmental analysis LEGm^SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEGmAND CARLSBAD APRIL 16, 1997 PAGE 9 for the site development plan included an Initial Study (Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part II) focusing on any changes from approved plans and the project contemplated in the EIR to what is proposed with this site development plan. No additional significant adverse impacts were identified in the initial study for this project, therefore, no further environmental review is required. A Notice of Prior Compliance was prepared for the project and published in the North County Times Newspaper. A Notice of Determination will be filed upon the final action being taken on the project. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4083 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4084 3. Location Map 4. Background Data Sheet 5. Local Facilities Impact Assessment Form 6. Disclosure Form 7. Prior Environmental Compliance 8. Environmental Impact Assessment Form - Part II 9. Exhibit "A" - Project Description (Revised 3/5/97) 10. Reduced Site Plan Exhibit 11. Exhibits "1" - "157" dated April 16, 1997. DN:bk AGUA HEDJONDA LAGOON GOLF COURSE AREA ^SITE LEGOLAND CARLSBAD SDP96-14/CDP96-16 BACKGROUND DATA SHEET W CASE NO: SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 CASE NAME: LEGOLAND Carlsbad APPLICANT: LEGOLAND Carlsbad. Inc. REQUEST AND LOCATION: A Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a LEGOLAND Theme Park which includes theme park attractions, retail, food and beverage service, associated support facilities, and parking on approximately 129 acres located east of future Armada Drive and west of future Hidden Valley Road on the north side of Palomar Airport Road. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 18 and 19 of Carlsbad Tract 94-09 of Carlsbad Ranch Units 2 & 3. APN: 211-022-10. 11.16 & 212-041-05 Acres: 129 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: N/A GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation: T-R (Travel/Recreation Commercial) Density Allowed: N/A Density Proposed: N/A Existing Zone: C-T-Q Proposed Zone: C-T-Q Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning Requirements) Zoning Land Use Site C-T-Q Vacant North O-S & C-T-Q Agriculture & CMWD Water Tank South L-C & P-M-Q Vacant East O-S & P-M Vacant West O-Q/P-M-Q, Vacant & Agriculture C-T-Q/C-2-Q, & O-S PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): 524 EDUs Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: December 17, 1996 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Negative Declaration, issued Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated_ |2<] Other, Prior Compliance with EIR 94-01 certified January 9. 1996 CITY OF CARLSBAD GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LOCAL FACILITIES IMPACTS ASSESSMENT FORM (To be Submitted with Development Application) PROJECT IDENTITY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT: FILE NAME AND NO: SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEGOLAND Carlsbad- LOCAL FACILITY MANAGEMENT ZONE: 13 GENERAL PLAN: T-R ZONING: C-T-0 DEVELOPER'S NAME: LEGOLAND Carlsbad, Inc. ADDRESS: 5600 Avenida Encinas. Suite 130. Carlsbad. CA 92008 PHONE NO.: 438-5570 ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 211-022-10.11.16 & 212-041-05 QUANTITY OF LAND USE/DEVELOPMENT (AC., SQ. FT., DU): 129 acres. 187.813 sq. ft. ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Spring 1999 A. City Administrative Facilities: Demand in Square Footage = N/A B. Library: Demand in Square Footage = N/A C. Wastewater Treatment Capacity (Calculate with J. Sewer) 524 EDU D. Park: Demand in Acreage = $.40/sq. ft. E. Drainage: Demand in CFS = N/A Identify Drainage Basin - C (Identify master plan facilities on site plan) F. Circulation: Demand in ADTs = 6,630 August Friday (Identify Trip Distribution on site plan) 10.680 August Sunday G. Fire: Served by Fire Station No. = 4 H. Open Space: Acreage Provided = N/A I. Schools: Non-res, school fee (Demands to be determined by staff) J. Sewer: Demands in EDUs 524 Identify Sub Basin = 13B & 5H (Identify trunk line(s) impacted on site plan) K. Water: Demand in GPD = 61.486-69.516 L. The project is not proposing any dwelling units thereby not impacting the Growth Management Dwelling unit allowance. City of Carlsbad Planning Department DISCLOSURE STATEMENT APPLICANTS STATEMENTOFDISCLOSUREORCERTAIN OWNERSHIP INTERESTSON ALL APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL REQUIRE DISCRETIONARY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL OR ANY APPOINTED BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE (Please Print) The following information must be disclosed: 1. Applicant List the names and addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application. 2. Owner List the names and addressees of all person having anv ownership interest in the property involved.i - . ^. /*> I / /|J. * < f^ / £ I t .^. I I rl i rl i * i If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names and addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names and addresses of any person serving as officer or director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the trust. DISCLOS.FRM 2/96 PAGE 1 of 2 2O75 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92OO9-1576 - (619) 438-1 161 (Over) Disclosure Statement Page 2 5. Have you had more than $250.00 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff. Boards, Commissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months? Yes No X If yes, please indicate person(s) ; Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city and county, city municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit." (NCXTE: Attach additional pages as necessary) Signature of Owner/date Signature of applicant/date Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant DISCLOS.FRM 2/96 PAGE 1 of 2 City of Carlsbad Planning Department PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Please Take Notice: The Planning Department has determined that the environmental effects of the project described below have already been considered in conjunction with previously certified environmental documents and, therefore, no additional environmental review will be required and a notice of determination will be filed. Project Title: Project Location: Project Description: LEGOLAND Carlsbad East of future Armada Drive and west of future Hidden Valley Road on the north side of Palomar Airport Road A Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a 129 acre LEGOLAND. The project includes theme park attractions, retail, food and beverage service, associated support facilities, and parking. Justification for this determination is on file in the Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within 30 days of date of publication. DATED: CASE NO: CASE NAME: FEBRUARY 4, 1997 SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 LEGOLAND Carlsbad PUBLISH DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 1997 MICHAEL J.HOL Planning Director 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 438-0894 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO: SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 BACKGROUND 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CASE NAME: LEGOLAND Carlsbad APPLICANT: LEGOLAND Carlsbad, Inc. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPICANT: 5600 Avenida Encinas. Suite 130. Carlsbad. CA92008 (619)438-5570 DATE El A FORM PART I SUBMITTED: December 19, 1996 PROJECT DESCRIPTON: A Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a 129 acre LEGOLAND located east of future Armada Drive and west of future Hidden Valley Road on the north side of Palomar Airport Road. The project includes theme park attractions, retail, food and beverage service, associated support facilities, and parking. SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact," or "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. |^| Land Use and Planning | | Population and Housing | | Geological Problems fVl Water Air Quality |^| Transportation/Circulation ^ Public Services | | Biological Resources [x] Utilities & Service Systems | | Energy & Mineral Resources | | Aesthetics fxl Hazards [Vl Cultural Resources | | Noise | | Recreation | | Mandatory Findings of Significance Rev. 03/28/96 DETERMINATION. (To be completed by the Lead Agency) | | I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE 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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. | | I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. | | I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least one potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An Negative declaration is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [>^| 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 all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier environmental impact report (EIR) pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been voided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared. /-30-97 Planner Signature Date Planning Director's Signature Date Rev. 03/28/96 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that the City conduct an Environmental Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any physical, biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with information to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative Declaration, or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration. • A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved. A "No Impact" answer should be explained when there is no source document to refer to, or it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards. • "Less Than Significant Impact" applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impact is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policies. • "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. • "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. • Based on an "EIA-Part II", if a proposed project could have a potentially significant effect on the environment, but all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstances requiring a supplement to or supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures required by the prior environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additional environmental document is required (Prior Compliance). • When "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked the project is not necessarily required to prepare an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" has been made pursuant to that earlier EIR. • A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant effect on the environment. Rev. 03/28/96 • If there are one or more potentially significant effects, the City may avoid preparing an EIR if there are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate "Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" may be checked and a Mitigated Negative Declaration may be prepared. • An EIR must be prepared if "Potentially Significant Impact" is checked, and including but not limited to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has not been discussed or mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree to mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than significant; (2) a "Statement of Overriding Considerations" for the significant impact has not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) proposed mitigation measures do not reduce the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Part II analysis it is not possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, or determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially significant effect to below a level of significance. A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the form under DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to discussing mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant. Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:. a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? (Source #(s): (1; pg. 5.7-1 through 5.7-18) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? (1; pg.5.4-5 through 5.4-13, 5.7-1 through 5.7- 18, and 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? (l;pg. 5.7-8 and 5.7-9) d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses? (l;pg. 5.1-1 through 5.1-16) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? (1; 5.7-1 through 5.7-18) II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? (1; pg. 7-1 through 7-4) b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? (1; pg. 7-8 and 7- 9) c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? (1; pg. 7-8 and 7-9) Potentially Significant Impact D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D D Less Than Significan t Impact D D D D D D No Impact D III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? (1; Appendix A) b) Seismic ground shaking? (1; Appendix A) c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? (1; Appendix A) d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (1; Appendix A) e) Landslides or mudflows? (1; Appendix A) f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (1; Appendix A and pg. 5.12-6 and 5.12-7) g) Subsidence of the land? (1; Appendix A) h) Expansive soils? (1; Appendix A) i) Unique geologic or physical features? (1; Appendix A) D D D D D D D D D D D D IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? (1; Appendix A)D D D Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) f) Changes in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? (1; pg. 5.9-13 through 5.9-22 and 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (1; pg. 5.12-1 through 5.12-7) i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? (1; pg. 5.9-13 through 5.9-22) Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D Less Than Significan t Impact D D D D No Impact D D V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? (1; pg. 5.2-1 through 5.2-8) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (1; pg. 5.2-1, 5.2-4, 5.2-6, and 5.2-7) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? (1; Appendix A) d) Create objectionable odors? (1; Appendix A)D D D D D VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (1; pg. 5.5-1 through 5.5-30) b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (1; pg. 5.5-1 through 5.5-30) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? (1; pg. 5.5-1 through 5.5-30 and 5.9-1 through 5.9-4) d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (1; pg. 5.5-25 and 5.5-26) e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (1; Appendix A) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? (1; pg. 5.7-16) g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (1; pg. 5.7-1 through 5.7-18) D D D D D D n n n n Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals, and birds? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4- 13) d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? (l;pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (1; pg. 5.4-1 through 5.4-13) Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D Less Than Significan t Impact No Impact D D D VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal? a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? (1; Appendix A) b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? (1; Appendix A) c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? (1; Appendix A) D D D D IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? (1; pg. 5.6-1 through 5.6-7) b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (1; 5.9-1 through 5.9-4) c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazards? (1; pg. 5.6-1 through 5.6-7) d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? (1; pg. 5.6-1 through 5.6-7) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? (1; pg. 5.7-8 and 5.7-9) D D D D D X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? (1; pg. 5.8-1 through 5.8-7) b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (1; pg. 5.8-1 through 5.8-7) D D XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? (1; pg. 5.9-1 and 5.9-2) b) Police protection? (1; pg. 5.9-2 through 5.9-4) c) Schools? (1; pg. 5.9-7 through 5.9-13) D D D D D D 7 Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? (1; pg. 5.7-2, 5.7-3, and 5.7-16) e) Other governmental services? (1; pg. 5.7-2 and 5.7-16) Potentially Significant Impact D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D Less Than Significan t Impact D No Impact XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? (1; Appendix A) b) Communications systems? (1; Appendix A) c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? (1; pg. 5.9-4 through 5.9-7) d) Sewer or septic tanks? (1; pg. 5.9-4 through 5.9-7) e) Storm water drainage? (l;pg.5.12-l through 5.12-7) f) Solid waste disposal? (1; pg. 5.10-1 through 5.10-5) g) Local or regional water supplies? (1; pg. 5.9-13 through 5.9-22) D D D D D D D D D D D D D D XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? (1; pg. 5.11-1 through 5.11-7) b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect? (1; pg. 5.11-1 through 5.11-7) c) Create light or glare? (1; Appendix A) XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) b) Disturb archaeological resources? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) c) Affect historical resources? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? (1; pg. 5.3- 1 through 5.3-8) e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? (1; pg. 5.3-1 through 5.3-8) D D D D D D D D D D D D D n n XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? (1; pg. 5.7-2 through 5.7-3 and 5.7-16) b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (1; pg. 5.7-2 through 5.7-3 and 5.7-16)D n n n Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential 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? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D Less Than No Significan Impact t Impact D D Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site- specific conditions for the project. Rev. 03/28/96 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION LEGOLAND Carlsbad is proposed for Planning Area 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. Planning area 4 contains approximately 129 acres and the proposed land use of a LEGOLAND Park was established in the specific plan in addition to the development agreement approved by the City Council. LEGOLAND Carlsbad as proposed is primarily an outdoor experience. Attractions are placed in landscaped settings themed to the attraction. Interior attractions and "dark rides" are relatively few. For planning purposes the project is separated into an Outer Park and Inner Park. The acreage for these two areas is approximately as follows: Outer Park: LEGO Drive and perimeter setbacks: 21 acres Parking lots: 43 acres Future parking expansion: 10 acres Inner Park: Attraction areas (developed with the first phase): 35 acres Future expansion areas: 15 acres Service and Administration: 5 acres Total Park Area: 129 acres The Park will initially consist of nine themed areas and the administrative/service area (the "Inner Park"), and the parking lots, access roads and perimeter setbacks (the "Outer Park"). The project will include approximately 100 structures of various types for the provision of administration and service, guest support, retail and various attractions such as rides, play areas and displays on the initial development area of the inner park. As listed above areas will be reserved for future expansion. Approximately 164,000 square feet of building area is included in the current development proposal. Facilities and development elements which are part of LEGOLAND include approximately 25 rides and attractions, 8 show venues, 4 restaurants in addition to various stands and carts, 4 main retail shops plus various stands and carts, heavy landscaping, a 90,000 square foot lagoon, a paved parking area for a minimum of 4,160 vehicles to accommodate guests, employees, buses, and recreational vehicles, and a parking expansion area that will accommodate an additional 1,150 parking spaces. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed project was evaluated in the "Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Final Program Environmental Impact Report, dated November 1995 (EIR 94-01)." EIR 94-01 evaluates the environmental effects of the development and operation of: The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan; improvements to the I-5/Cannon Road Interchange; and the development of a 24.2 acre parcel immediately adjacent to the northern boundary of the specific plan site. The Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan is a planning document which will guide the development of a 447.40 acre area through the provision of a comprehensive set of guidelines, regulations, and implementation programs. The proposed land uses for the Specific Plan include office, research and development, related light manufacturing, commercial, hotel, destination resort, golf course, 10 Rev. 03/28/96 agriculture, a vocational school campus, and LEGOLAND Carlsbad. The 24.2 acre parcel adjacent to the northern boundary is proposed as a continuation of the Specific Plan golf course. EIR 94-01 analyzed the following environmental issue areas: Agricultural Resources, Air Quality, Archaeological and Paleontological Resources, Biological Resources, Traffic/Circulation, Hazardous Waste/Pesticide Residue, Land Use Compatibility; Noise, Public Services and Utilities, Solid Waste, Visual Aesthetics/Grading, and Water Quality. The Initial Study prepared for the Specific Plan Amendment is contained in Appendix A of EIR 94-01 and analyzed additional issues which were determined not to have a significant environmental impact. EIR 94-01 was certified by the Carlsbad City Council on January 9, 1996. At that time Candidate Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation and Monitoring Program were approved. All mitigation measures applicable to the LEGOLAND Carlsbad project proposed for Planning Area 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch have been incorporated into the project design or are required as conditions of approval for the project. References to the applicable section of EIR 94-01 are provided next to each item on this environmental impact assessment form. A brief explanation is provided in the following section for each item checked as having a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigation incorporated": I. LAND USE AND PLANNING d) Agricultural Resources The project site includes approximately 93.35 acres that were approved for tentative cancellation of a Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract. The analysis in EIR 94- 01 concluded that no mitigation measures are necessary as project impacts will be reduced to a level less than significant through the payment of fees consistent with the coastal program, the preservation of 53 acres within the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan area, and through the implementation of policies contained in the specific plan. The EIR analysis concluded that the conversion of the existing agricultural lands on the Carlsbad Ranch and cumulative areas to urban uses will result in a significant incremental impact to agricultural resources. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted for this cumulative impact. V. AIR QUALITY a) Air Quality No significant impacts as a result of construction activity are anticipated. Implementation of the air quality mitigation measures will lessen long-term operation air quality impacts to a level less than significant. It was concluded in the analysis for EIR 94-01 that the development anticipated under the proposed specific plan amendment together with the development of other related projects will have a significant and unavoidable cumulative impact on the region's air quality. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted for this cumulative impact. 11 Rev. 03/28/96 VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION a) Increased Vehicle Trips A series of circulation system improvements are required as part of the development of the Carlsbad Ranch property. With the implementation of the improvements identified in EIR 94-01 all of the analyzed intersections and street segments are projected to operate at acceptable levels of service. It was determined that the Carlsbad Ranch project in conjunction with cumulative build-out forecasts, will result in a significant cumulative impact to the 1-5 freeway and SR-78. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted for this cumulative impact. IX. HAZARDS d) Exposure to existing sources of potential health hazards Evidence of surface staining and possible pesticide contamination was observed at several locations on the project site. Although no significant levels of soil contamination from pesticides or herbicides were detected during soil testing in 1989 and 1995, the potential for undetected contamination does exist due to the fact that the project site has been historically used for agricultural production. Exposure of persons to unremediated soils is a potential impact. Implementation of mitigation measures listed in EIR 94-01 will reduce this potential impact to less than significant. The mitigation measures require soil monitoring and remediation of any affected soils during site development. These mitigation measures will be implemented during the mass grading for Tentative Map 94-09. XI. PUBLIC SERVICES b) Police protection The EIR analysis concluded that the conversion of an agricultural area to an urban area which will attract visitors will require additional law enforcement and crime prevention services. The potential increase in demand on police services is a significant impact. This demand for police protection will be reduced through implementation of a mitigation measure requiring security measures to be incorporated into the proposed developments. The applicant has prepared the first phase of a security plan which has been submitted to the Carlsbad Police Department for review and approval. XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS f) Solid waste disposal ; The generation of additional solid waste is a potentially significant impact. The mitigation measure identified in EIR 94-01 which has been applied to the project will reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. The mitigation measure requires the submittal of a solid waste management plan to address the project's needs for recycling facilities and diversion programs/measures which can be implemented. 12 Rev. 03/28/96 g) Local or regional water supplies The project will require the construction of onsite water lines. The impacts from buildout of the Carlsbad Ranch project to water supplies is potentially significant. Implementation of the mitigation measures contained in EIR 94-01 will reduce impacts to a level of less than significant. The mitigation includes utilizing reclaimed water for landscaping on the project site. The LEGOLAND project will not have impacts which would cause the EIR 94-01 established threshold for determining significance of water supply/reclaimed water to be exceeded. XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES a) Paleontological resources Areas of the Carlsbad Ranch contain geologic formations with a high potential for yielding significant paleontological resources. Mitigation measures requiring a paleontological monitor are required for the project and will be implemented during the mass grading for Tentative Map 94-09. b) Archaeological resources A data recovery program has been completed for sites which will be impacted by the grading of the LEGOLAND Planning Area. Mitigation measures requiring an archaeologist to monitor the grading operation are required and will be implemented during the mass grading for Tentative Map 94-09. SOURCE DOCUMENTS - (NOTE: All source documents are on file in the Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009, Phone (619) 438-1161) 1. "Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan Amendment Final Program Environmental Impact Report, City of Carlsbad, November 1995." 13 Rev. 03/28/96 EXHIBIT "A' Project Description (revised 3/5/97): The focus of LEGOLAND Carlsbad will be on the provision of fun and creative, educational experiences for children in the age group 2 through 13 and their families. The planning and design is based on the following goals: • Establish the child as the focal point • Provide for family interaction and fun • Facilitate participation and creativity • Create a world of learning • Develop themed areas corresponding to LEGO brands • Create a "park within a park" • Provide comfort and quality for guests and staff • Provide environmental sensitivity including designing with nature, energy conservation, reuse and recycling • Create synergy with the local community and environment LEGOLAND Carlsbad is primarily an outdoor experience. Attractions are placed in landscaped settings themed to the attraction. Interior attractions and "dark rides" are relatively few. Special emphasis is placed in developing as much interactivity into the attractions as possible - all designed to entertain and educate young guests by actively involving them in the attractions. Basic project statistics: Acreage (approximate): • Outer Park: LEGO Drive and perimeter landscape setbacks: 21 acres Parking Lots: 43 acres Future parking expansion: 10 acres • Inner Park: Attraction Areas (developed with the first phase): 35 acres Future expansion areas (to be mulch-covered in the interim): 15 acres Service & Administration: 5 acres Total Park Area: 129 acres Rides, Shows and Attractions*: • approximately 25 rides and attractions, 8 show venues Facilities and development elements: • 187,813 square feet of buildings (1st Phase; allowable construction at buildout per Specific Plan is 425,750 s.f.) architecture: one- and (2/3 scale) two-story facades with theming on attraction buildings and associated structures (associated structures include queue shade structures, and open shade/shelter structures, and various stands) • 4 restaurants, plus various stands and carts • 4 main retail shops, plus various stands and carts • heavy landscaping, including a 90,000 square-foot lagoon • parking for 5344 vehicles, including future expansion • screened "back-of-house" structures (Plant rooms, maintenance sheds, utility structures/enclosures) • Administration and Services area designed to accommodate views from future offsite areas • New infrastructure (utility corridors, LEGO Drive) All structures are within the heights proposed for LEGOLAND in the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan. The Site: The site is of rolling terrain which varies about thirty feet inside the park. The terrain inside the park is used to contain vistas within the park to enhance the experience of having "left the real world behind." Landscape is much more integral to the concept of a LEGOLAND than in other theme parks. The "Guest Experience" is paramount in LEGOLAND, and the orientation toward children ages 2 to 12 is felt to be greatly aided by the use of plantings. Per the Specific Plan, landscaping around the park perimeters is used to screen views into the park from adjacent development to the west. The Park will initially consist of nine themed areas and the administrative/service area (the "Inner Park"), and the parking lots, access roads and perimeter setbacks (the "Outer Park"). Inner Park: Themed areas: The Beginning DUPLO Village The Ridge Funtown The Garden Castle Hill Miniland The Lagoon Imagination Center Service and Administration Area Outer Park: Lego Drive Parking Toll Booths Guest Parking Lot Employee Parking Lot Perimeter Landscape Following are more detailed descriptions of the above areas: Inner Park The Beginning: All guests enter the Inner Park through The Beginning. Facilities include: • entry plaza • ticket kiosks and turnstiles • guest services (information, group sales, stroller rentals, ATM's, lost and found, first aid, lockers, rest rooms, etc.) • retail shop • food carts • retail carts • seasonal exhibit • the "marketplace" • LEGO "stop and wonders" (humorous LEGO model exhibits) • plaza overlooking The Lagoon The Lagoon: As guests pass through the Beginning, one of their first and most dramatic views will be of The Lagoon. The Lagoon is the dominant landscape feature in the park and will help to give the guest a point of reference and orientation as well as a beautiful amenity. The Family Boat Ride in the lagoon takes guests on a "world tour." Around the shoreline will be famous scenes from around the world depicted in LEGO bricks. Several themed pedestrian bridges cross the lagoon. Waterfalls and weirs add drama to the scene. The Lagoon will appear to flow into various clusters and attractions, such the Safari Ride, Miniland Harbor and Boating School. DUPLO Village: DUPLO Village is designed as the Imaginary Garden of the Child with themed elements, patterned after the DUPLO brand of toys that are designed for the youngest age group. The attractions in this area include: • Safari Ride: a tour through the wilds of Africa where the lifelike animals are made of LEGO bricks. • Fairy Tale Brook: Guest float along a stream in "leaf boats. Scenes from popular fairy tales are depicted in LEGO bricks. • Waterworks: Interactive LEGO sculptures & water features. • DUPLO Play Town: a fun area of play featuring a maze, train, and other features for young children. • Magic Theater: A "behind the scenes" look at a magic show. • Outdoor Show: a small amphitheater for live shows. • Puppet show cart • DUPLO Retail Shop • Pasta Patch Restaurant: freshly-prepared food on real dinnerware • Food and retail carts Funtown: A town setting provides an environment where children can role play and imagine they are doing such grown-up things as driving a car, piloting a helicopter, going on an explorer's expedition, or skippering a boat. The most "architectural" of the clusters, Funtown has themed building facades set around a city "parkette", or town square. Components include: • Driving School: children learn the rules of the road and receive a LEGO driver's license • Mini Driving School: driving school for the younger child • Boating School: learn to skipper a boat • Helicopters: fly up in the air and sneak a look into the Robin's nests • Fire Engine Show: a live show around a fire engine • Explorers Institute: go on an expedition to ancient Egypt, the North Pole, and the jungles of Africa. • LEGO Factory Tour: learn how LEGO bricks are made • LEGO Play Pavillion: fun with LEGO • Traffic yam: a fun and zany traffic jam • Cool Cafe: the coolest Cafe in town, dude • City Parkette Feature • Brick Brothers Retail Shop • Marche Restaurant (incl. staff canteen): the park's largest restaurant, with freshly-prepared food • Baby Care Center • Food stands & carts • Retail carts • Rest rooms The Ridge: The Ridge is a prominent topographic feature in the park and provides a beautiful landscaped backdrop to the lagoon. Located atop the ridge is a large outdoor maze where guests must find their way to the reward in the center. The ridge is a "passive" cluster that provides a pleasant break between the active clusters. Lush landscaping and interesting earth sculpture are featured here. Food and retail carts are located along the main pathways. The Garden: Another of the "passive" clusters, this area features the Garden Restaurant with an outdoor dining terrace overlooking the lagoon and Miniland. Other features of the Garden cluster are Lombard Walk (a curvy walkway down the hill), Hopscotch Walk, food carts, retail carts and rest rooms. Castle Hill: This cluster is themed after the "Castle" LEGO toy line. Medieval images of kings & queens, knights and Robin Hood are used. The attractions include: • Castle Sensory Coaster: not a high speed thrill ride, but a coaster to delight all your senses • Dungeon Maze: make your way down through the dungeon and watch out for the dragon! • Breath Taker: more kid-powered fun • Robin Hood Tree and Rope Climb: the ultimate jungle gym • Horse Ride: hop on your horse for some medieval jousting • Gem Wash: try your luck at panning for gemstones • Enchanted Walk: stroll through the forest full of wild creatures • Royal Pavilion • LEGO Play • Castle Inn Food Court • Food Stands and Carts • Retail Carts Miniland: Miniland is the heart and soul of LEGOLAND and is its best known attraction. This area illustrates the creative uses of LEGO bricks with miniature scale models of famous buildings, landmarks and scenes from around America. The Miniland models are alive with movement and sound. Miniland is arranged in mini-clusters, each themed after a particular American region: • New York • Washington D.C. • New Orleans • California • Harbor, New England An indoor minicluster around the "space" theme has been incorporated within the miniland plantroom facility. Outside, a model maker takes questions and answers from guests. The overlook plaza has dramatic views of miniland from above. Miniland includes food and retail carts, as well as expansion areas for future models. Imagination Center: This cluster emphasizes learning and exploration. Children and adults can participate in building activities with LEGO products. Expert LEGO staff are available to work with the participants. Attractions and components include: • LEGO Workshops: LEGO workshops are places where children and adults are involved in fun and creative play with LEGO building projects and classes, most with an educational emphasis.. • LEGO Experience Show: The audience is treated to an interactive, humorous show in a 4,696 s.f. theater building. • Family Boat Ride: the queue and boat launch facility is located in the Imagination Center cluster. See "Lagoon" cluster for description. • Construction Site: a LEGO construction site with interactive construction equipment & vehicles • Imagination Cafe • School Picnic Area • Corporate Picnic Area (later in First Phase) • Retail stands and carts • Food stands and carts • Rest rooms Inner Park Infrastructure buildings: Throughout the park there are various support buildings for electrical, mechanical, water and control systems. These are designed to be as inconspicuous as possible through a combination of placement, landscape and/or earthwork concealment. Should one of these structures be so situated that it cannot be minimized with such strategies, it will be themed in concert with its cluster. Future Inner Park Expansion Areas The LEGOLAND site has been planned to allow for future growth. Expansion areas have been set aside to accommodate future attraction development and parking lot expansion. The expansion areas will be mass graded during the initial park construction and temporary berming and landscaping installed to screen the expansion areas from the first phase of development. Service and Administration Area Service, maintenance and administration functions are grouped together at the eastern end of the park. Access to the park for all deliveries and other service needs will be from Hidden Valley Road and processed through the Service and Administration area. Components include: • Administration Building: 25,537 s.f., one story, tilt-up construction. Management offices, meeting rooms, employee training facilities and dressing areas. • Maintenance & Storage Building: approx. 20,516 s.f. single story with mezzanine, tilt-up construction. Flexible, multi-use facility, loading dock. • Gardening Shed & Yard & Paint Booth • Refuse Collection Area: trash compactors, recyclable materials separation & storage, equipment wash down areas. • Outdoor Storage yard • Utilities: Primary electrical switch gear & meters, emergency electrical generators, and connections to natural gas, reclaimed water, fire flow and potable water. Outer Park The Outer park includes the main entry road (LEGO Drive), the guest and employee parking lots, and landscape setbacks around the park perimeter boundary. Specifics of these areas are listed below: • LEGO Drive approx. 1500 lineal feet, four lanes. Privately owned and maintained by LEGOLAND from the southern end of the roundabout, to the parking lot. LEGO Drive is heavily landscaped to provide a pleasant entry experience to the park and screen adjacent land uses. LEGO "Welcome Letters" are a special feature along the road. • Parking Kiosks: Guests will purchase parking passes at the toll kiosks located at the end of LEGO Drive before entering the parking lot. Parking attendants will direct parking during peak hours. • Parking lot: approx. 43 acres in the first phase, with an additional 10 acres for future expansion. Lighted and landscaped. Parking statistics are as follows: Required by Specific Plan Provided Phase 1 Guest parking*: 3,500 spaces (min.) Employee parking: 600 spaces Bus parking: 60 spaces Future parking expansion: 1,150 spaces ("includes autos, RVs and handicapped spaces) 5,310 The parking area is divided by a series of hedgrerows and a center spine into what have been referred to as "outdoor rooms". The hedgerows, in addition to offering a user-friendly conceptual organizing element to this large lot, offer screening of the parking lot superior to the normal shopping-center landscape, and are also used to absorb a good deal of the grade change across the site. Parking is also enhanced by the use of the large "rooms" in that a speed-parking procedure will be used to handle the large inflow of parking at opening. Speed-parking is familiar to those who have visited any of Southern California's theme parks, consisting of personnel directing vehicles to spaces in order by use of hand signals and traffic-cone-defined aisles which are shifted as the lot fills. The northeast quadrant of the main lot is for bus and RV parking, with access from both LEGO Drive and from Hidden Valley Road. • Landscape setbacks are required by the City around the perimeter boundary of the park. These setbacks will be landscaped to screen adjacent land uses and public roads. The setbacks vary from 20' wide at Hidden Valley Road to 140' wide along Palomar Airport Road. Storm water detention basins and pollution control basins are within the Palomar Airport Road setback, as required. Park-wide Systems Automated security systems will be located throughout the park utilizing fiber-optic transmission and central closed circuit TV monitoring at critical areas. See the Security Planning section. Communication systems for point-of-sale and other communication needs will be installed. Utilities: Primary and secondary utility corridors and distribution systems will run throughout the park. Sewer, storm drainage, fire flow, potable and reclaimed water, electrical and natural gas utilities will be developed. 12 kva is the primary electrical service. Reclaimed water will be utilized from the City's municipal system for landscape irrigation. LEGOLAND CARL3BAD SITE PLAN McGraw/Baldwin Architects t The City of CARLSBAD Planning Department A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: April 2, 1997 Application complete date: January 16, 1997 Project Planner: Don Neu Project Engineer: Sherri Howard SUBJECT: SDP 96-14/CDP 96-16 - LEGOLAND CARLSBAD - Request for a recommendation of approval of a Site Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit for a LEGOLAND Theme Park which includes theme park attractions, retail, food and beverage service, associated support facilities, and parking on approximately 129 acres located east of future Armada Drive and west of future Hidden Valley Road on the north side of Palomar Airport Road within Planning Area 4 of the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan in the Coastal Zone and Local Facilities Management Zone 13. WORKSHOP The LEGO developers will present an overview of the LEGO project to the Commission. No staff report will be given and no action will be taken. This is an opportunity for the public and the Commission to look at the model and hear the proposal for the interior and exterior of the park plan prior to the regular meeting of April 16, 1997 at which time the project will be presented by Staff at a regular public hearing.