HomeMy WebLinkAboutCP 98-01; Rancho Carrillo Village A; Condo Permit (CP) (7)ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
CASE NO: MP 139(GVCT 98-03/CP 98-01
DATE: August 11. 1998
BACKGROUND
1. CASE NAME: Rancho Carrillo Master Plan Amendment 139 (GVRancho Carrillo Village "A"
2. APPLICANT: Shea Homes Limited Partnership
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ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 10721 Treena Street. Suite 200. San
Diego. CA 92131 (619^)5493156
DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: 1-23-98
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for approval of a Master Plan Amendment. Tentative Map,
and a Condominium Permit. The Master Plan Amendment will provide underlying zoning for
the entire Rancho Carrillo Master Plan and will modify specific design criteria for Village "A" as
it relates to setbacks and driveway widths. The Tentative Map and Condominium Permit will
allow for the development of 169 multi-family attached condominium units on 11.5 acres within
Village "A".
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.
[X] Land Use and Planning
| | Population and Housing
| | Geological Problems
Q] Water
| | Air Quality
Transportation/Circulation | | Public Services
Biological Resources | | Utilities & Service Systems
Energy & Mineral Resources | | Aesthetics
[ | Cultural Resources
| | Noise | | Recreation
| | Mandatory Findings of Significance
| | Hazards
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
Q 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.
[X] 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 EIR pursuant to
applicable standards and (b) have been avoided 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.
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Planner Signature Date
Planning Directors Signature Date
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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.
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• 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.
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:.
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning?
(Source #(s): (Potentially significant unless
mitigated)
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? (No impact; 1; p. 122-144)
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? (see I.b above)
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses? (see I.b. above)
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? (see I.b above)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
D
D
n
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? (No impact; 1; p. 247)
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? (see II a above)
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? (see II a above)
D
D
D
D
D
D
III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? (No impact; 1; p. 107)
b) Seismic ground shaking? (No impact; 1; p. 102 -
109)
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction?
(No impact; 1; p. 99-101)
d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (No impact;
1; Appendix E)
e) Landslides or mudflows? (No impact; 1; p. 107-
111)
f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (No
impact; 1; page 99-101 and 106-111)
g) Subsidence of the land? (No impact; 1; Appendix
E)
h) Expansive soils? (No impact; 1; p. 102-111)
i) Unique geologic or physical features? (No impact;
1 p. Appendix E))
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
n
n
IV.WATER. Would the proposal result in:
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface runoff? (No impact;
1; p. 96-100)
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? (see a.)
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? (No impact, 1; p. 99 and
101)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? (see a.)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? (see a.)
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? (No impact; 1; p. 95-100)
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater?
(see f.)
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (see f.)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public water
supplies? (see f.)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
n
D
D
Potentially Less Than No
Significant Significant Impact
Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
a
a
a
a
aa
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? (No
impact; 1; p 120 and 228, see attached
explanation)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (No
impact; l;p 112-120)
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? (see b.)
d) Create objectionable odors? (see b.)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the
proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (No
impact; 1; p. 164-188, see explanation attached)
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (see a.)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses? (see a.)
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
(see a.)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists?
(see a.)
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? (see a.)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (see a.)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
n
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
Less Than No
Significant Impact
Impact
D
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? (No impact; 1; p. 54-
81)
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)?
(No impact, 1; Appendix B)
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (No impact; 1; p. 54-
81)
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)? (No impact; I; p. 54-81)
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (see a.)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal?
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans?
(No impact; 1; p. 247)
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? (see 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? (see a.)
D
D
D
D
D
Q
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)? (No
impact; 1; p. 247)
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? (No impact; 1;
p. 248)
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazards? (see b.)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? (see a.)
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? (No impact; 2; p. IV.F1-F3)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? (No impact; 1; I I
p. 189-207) *—'
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (see a.) I—I
D
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:
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Issues (and Supporting Information Sources).
a) Fire protection? (No impact; 1; p. 218 and 220)
b) Police protection? (No impact; 1; p. 218)
c) Schools? (No impact; 1; p. 219 and 221)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads?
(No impact; 1; p. 220-221)
e) Other governmental services? (No impact; 1; p.
218-221)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
D
D
D
D
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
D
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? (No impact; 1; p.247)
b) Communications systems? (No impact; 1; p. 249-
250)
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? (No impact; 1;; p.219-221)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? (see c.)
e) Storm water drainage? (No impact; 1; p. 99-100)
f) Solid waste disposal? (No impact; 1; p.224)
g) Local or regional water supplies? (see c.)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? (No
impact; 1; p. 156)
b) Have a demonstrated negative aesthetic effect?
(No impact; l;p. 156 and 161-163)
c) Create light or glare? (No impact; 1; p. 247)
D
D
D
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? (No impact; 1;
p. 82-92)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? (see a.)
Affect historical resources? (see a.)c)
d)
e)
Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values?
(see a.)
Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? (see a.)
D
D
D
D
D
D
XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? (No impact;
1; p. 218 and 220)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (No
impact; 1; p. 208-221)
D D
D
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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?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than No
Significant Impact
Impact
D D n
D D D
D D
XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Rancho Carrillo Master Plan is located on approximately 690 acres north of Alga Road,
south of Palomar Airport Road, east of Bressi Ranch, and west of the City of San Marcos. The
last revision to the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan was made in October of 1997.
This project is the request for an amendment to the Master Plan to place underlying zoning on
the property as required by the Zoning Ordinance, as well as allow specific design modifications
to Village "A" as regards setbacks from private streets and driveway widths. There is a
subdivision and condominium permit also proposed for a 169 dwelling unit project on Village
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The Rancho Carrillo Master Plan was evaluated in the "Rancho Carrillo Environmental Impact
Report" (EIR 91-04) approved by the City Council on July 27, 1993. EIR 91-04 analyzed the
following environmental issue areas: Agriculture, Biology, Cultural Resources, Paleontological
Resources, Hydrology, Water Quality, Geology, Soils, Air Quality, Land Use, Visual Aesthetics.
Grading, Circulation, Noise, Public Facilities, Solid Waste Disposal, and Cumulative Effects. A
Mitigation and Monitoring Program has been approved for the Rancho Carrillo Master Plan and
all mitigation measures applicable have been incorporated into the project design or are required
as conditions of approval for the project. The proposed Master Plan amendment will not alter
any mitigation measures previously determined for the Master Plan. The proposed development
is less intense than what is allowed by the Master Plan.
Applicable references are provided next to each item on this environmental impact assessment
form. A few of the items required further explanation:
LAND USE
A Master Plan Amendment is being processed as part of this application and will result in the
project being consistent with the City's General Plan as the Zoning Code implements the General
Plan and it requires underlying zoning for the Master Plan.
AIR QUALITY:
The Previously certified EIR for the existing Rancho Carrillo Master Plan made the finding that
if the Master Plan incorporated the recommended mitigation measures that direct impacts to air
quality would be mitigated to below a level of significance. Subsequent to the certification of
that EIR, the City of Carlsbad prepared a Master EIR for the 1994 update of the General Plan.
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle miles
traveled. These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive
organic gases, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and suspended particulates. These aerosols are the
major contributors to air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since the
San Diego Air Basin is a "non-attainment basin", any additional air emissions are considered
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cumulatively significant: therefore, continued development to buildout as proposed in the
updated General Plan will have cumulative significant impacts on the air quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a variety
of mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) provisions
for roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures
to reduce vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand
Management; 3) provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including mass
transit services: 4) conditions to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 5)
participation in regional growth management strategies when adopted. The applicable and
appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the
design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is
located within a "non-attainment basin", therefore, the "Initial Study" checklist is marked
"Potentially Significant Impact". This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the
preparation of an EIR is not required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City
Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for air
quality impacts. This "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent
projects covered by the General Plan's Final Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no
further environmental review of air quality impacts is required. This document is available at the
Planning Department.
CIRCULATION:
The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the updated
1994 General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be adequate
to accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely
impacted by regional through-traffic over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These
generally include all freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbad
Boulevard. Even with the implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections
are projected to fail the City's adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout, numerous
mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include 1)
measures to ensure the provision of circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to
develop alternative modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks,
pedestrian linkages, and commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulation
strategies when adopted. The diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or
State Highway onto City streets creates impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to
control. The applicable and appropriate General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either
been incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the
failure of intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefore,
the "Initial Study" checklist is marked "Potentially Significant Impact". This project is
consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the
recent certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included
a "Statement Of Overriding Considerations" for circulation impacts. This "Statement Of
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Overriding Considerations" applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan's
Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review of circulation
impacts is required.
Minor revisions to the internal circulation system of the Master Plan will delete the public street
connections between Villages F and G. A public street connection has been established between
Villages K and p to provide a second access into the northeast corner of the Master Plan. The
Traffic Study Update prepared by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. for the previous General Plan
and Master Plan Amendment approved by the City Council in October of 1997 address the
proposed closure of the access between Villages F and G and concludes that it will have no
adverse impact on circulation within the Master Plan.
Source Documents
All source documents are on file in the Planning Department located at 2075 Las Palmas Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92009, Phone (760) 4381161.
1. "Rancho Carrillo Environmental Impact Report" (EIR 91-04) certified by the Carlsbad
City Council on July 27, 1993.
2. "Final Master EIR for the City of Carlsbad General Plan Update" March 1994.
3. "Traffic Study Update for the proposed Rancho Carrillo Master Plan Amendment"
prepared by Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. January 1997.
LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES (IF APPLICABLE)
ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE)
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APPLICANT CONCURRENCE WITH MITIGATION MEASURES
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE REVIEWED THE ABOVE MITIGATING MEASURES AND
CONCUR WITH THE ADDITION OF THESE MEASURES TO THE PROJECT.
Date Signature
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