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Home My WebLink About1997-03-05; Planning Commission; ; CUP 96-16|CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARYThe City of CARLSBAD Planning Department A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Item No. P.C. AGENDA OF: March 5, 1997 Application complete date: September 29, 1996 Project Planner: Michael Grim Project Engineer: Clyde Wickham SUBJECT: CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY - Request for a Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow the construction and occupation of a 64,000 square foot library in the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center, located west of El Camino Real, south of Dove Lane in Local Facilities Management Zone 6. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 4066 and 4067, APPROVING Conditional Use Permit CUP 96-16 and Coastal Development Permit CDP 97- 01, based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II.INTRODUCTION The proposal involves reconstituting the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the South Carlsbad Library in the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center. The previously approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP 87-09) expired without a timely request for extension, therefore requiring a new Conditional Use Permit. The project lies within the Coastal Zone, therefore also requiring a Coastal Development Permit. No revisions to the site or building exterior are proposed. The proposal does include minor modifications to the interior floor plan, mostly to accommodate recent requirements for physically-challenged access and facilities. The project meets the criterion established by Council (improvements valued at greater than one million dollars) for approval of a ten year CUP. Since no new circumstances have arisen that would affect the library or the library site and surroundings, staff has no issues with the proposal. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The City of Carlsbad Library Department is requesting a new Conditional Use Permit for the South Carlsbad Library located within the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center. The site is zoned C-2-Q, or General Commercial with a Qualified Development Overlay and designated C, or Community Commercial, in the City's General Plan. The site is currently vacant yet it is surrounded by the Plaza Paseo Real development, including the parking area and project slopes. The primary access for the library is off of El Camino Real via Dove Lane, however there is a reciprocal parking and access easement over the shopping center which allows library access from Aviara Parkway. CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY MARCH 5, 1997 PAGE 2 The South Carlsbad Library has already been reviewed and approved through various discretionary reviews. The first was the Site Development Plan for the Plaza Paseo Real mixed use development (SDP 83-11 (A)) and the related Conditional Use Permit for the library (CUP/PCD/GPC 87-09). While the library site plan and a conceptual building elevation were included with the Plaza Paseo Real approval, the Conditional Use Permit was conditioned such that final building and site design would need further approval by the Planning Commission through a Discussion Item. On December 5, 1990, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the 64,000 square foot library that had been approved by the Library Board Building Review Committee after eight months of discussion. Upon approval of the Discussion Item (DI 90-03), all conditions of approval for the library were met and construction could proceed. Lack of an adequate operating budget has slowed construction of the library, however, and the Conditional Use Permit lapsed into expiration without a timely request to renew. A more detailed project history is contained in the attached staff report for DI 90-03, dated December 5, 1990. As mentioned above, the proposed South Carlsbad Library is virtually identical to the previously approved project. The building's architecture, site layout, landscaping and internal amenities have remained unchanged from that approved by the Planning Commission in 1990. As shown on Exhibits "A" - "G", dated March 5, 1997, and as fully discussed in the attached staff report for DI 90-03, dated December 5, 1990, the library follows the architecture of the early California Missions, with a stucco exterior and stone trim as a base material. The main element of the library is capped with a tile-roofed clerestory, similar in color and materials to the surrounding commercial buildings. The library building features an entry courtyard with a specimen oak tree and fountain. Inside, the library will still contain an approximately 200 seat auditorium/production stage, an art gallery, a children's library with external courtyard and a Friends of the Library book sales area. The only modifications proposed with the current project involve adjustments to accommodate new access requirements for physically-challenged individuals. The proposal is subject to the following regulations: A. General Plan; B. Local Coastal Program and Implementing Ordinances; C. C-2 - General Commercial Zone (Chapter 21.28 of the Zoning Ordinance); D. Qualified Development Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.06 of the Zoning Ordinance); E. Conditional Use Ordinance (Chapter 21.42 of the Zoning Ordinance); F. Growth Management Ordinance (Chapter 21.90 of the Zoning Ordinance); and G. Zone 6 Local Facilities Management Plan. CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY MARCH 5, 1997 PAGE 3 IV. ANALYSIS The recommendation for approval of this project was developed by analyzing the project's consistency with the applicable policies and regulations listed above. The following analysis section discusses compliance with each of these regulations/policies utilizing both text and tables. A. General Plan The proposed reconstitution of the South Carlsbad Library is consistent with the applicable policies and programs of the General Plan. Particularly relevant to the library are the Land Use, Circulation, Public Safety and Arts Elements. Table 1 below indicates how the project complies with these particular elements of the General Plan. TABLE 1 - GENERAL PLAN COMPLIANCE ELEMENT Land Use Circulation Public Safety Arts USE CLASSIFICATION, GOAL, OBJECTIVE OR PROGRAM Site is designated for Community Commercial uses. Provide safe and adequately landscaped parking areas. Design structures to meet seismic design standards of the U.B.C. To provide works of art in public places. PROPOSED USES AND IMPROVEMENTS Project is a City Library, serving the southern portion of the City and surrounds. Parking area/passenger drop- off area will be landscaped and meet safe design criteria Entire building will meet all U.B.C. requirements, including seismic safety. The library site will contain several public art exhibit opportunities. COMPLIANCE Yes Yes Yes Yes B. Local Coastal Program and Implementing Ordinances The South Carlsbad Library site lies within the Mello II segment of the City's Coastal Zone and is subject to the corresponding land use policies and implementing ordinances. The project site is located almost one mile from the Batiquitos Lagoon and almost three miles from the Pacific Ocean, therefore no shoreline development regulations apply. Since the site has been previously graded and contains no agricultural or environmentally sensitive lands, the grading provisions in the Mello II land use policies and the Coastal Agricultural Overlay Zone do not apply. No vistas or scenic panoramas exist on or near the library site and the library and associated services provide a visitor-serving use. Therefore, the South Carlsbad Library project is consistent with the Mello II land use policies and the applicable implementing ordinances. CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY MARCH 5,1997 PAGE 4 C. C-2 - General Commercial Zone The project site is zoned C-2-Q, or General Commercial with a Qualified Development Overlay. According to Chapter 21.42 of the Zoning Ordinance, public buildings are allowed in the C-2 zone with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The only applicable development standards contained in the C-2 zone include building height and placement of buildings. The proposed library building measures approximately 32 feet tall and has a clerestory on the top. As shown on Exhibits "D" - "E", dated March 5, 1997, the clerestory is actually a skylight that does not add any additional floor space. The building therefore complies with the building height requirements (35 feet maximum) of the C-2 zone. With regard to placement of the building, the C-2 zone requires a minimum 10 foot property line setback when commercial development is adjacent to residentially zoned property. The library is sited at the bottom of a large slope, over 40 feet from the adjacent residential property. Given the above, the proposed South Carlsbad Library is consistent with the C-2 - General Commercial Zone. D. Qualified Development Overlay Zone The project site is covered by a Qualified Development Overlay Zone and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 21.06 of the Zoning Ordinance. The provision requiring a Site Development Plan to be processed and approved has already been met through the approval of SDP 83-11 (A) for the entire Plaza Paseo Real shopping center on February 1, 1989. The findings required for issuance of a Site Development Plan deal with the compatibility of the use and the adequacy of the site and street system to accommodate the development. As previously discussed, no significant changes are proposed with the reconstitution of the South Carlsbad Library project and no external circumstances have changed significantly since the original approval of SDP 83-11 (A). Section D below expounds upon the compatibility and site adequacy requirements, through the Conditional Use Permit findings, and the proposed library remains consistent with the Qualified Development Overlay Zone. £. Conditional Use Ordinance Since the project involves the placement of a public building in a C-2 zone, a Conditional Use Permit is required pursuant to Section 21.42.010(2)(I). The four findings required for a Conditional Use Permit involve compatibility and harmony of the use with the project site and its existing and future surroundings. The surrounding properties are already developed with their permitted uses (residential to the west, roadway to the north, and commercial center to the east and south). As discussed above, the project is still consistent with the City's General Plan and is setback, both horizontally and vertically, from the adjacent residential development. The library use is also compatible and complementary to the adjacent commercial uses. The existing site is still adequate is size and shape to accommodate the library building, outdoor areas, passenger drop off and parking with landscaping, as shown on Exhibit "A", dated March 5, 1997. The library is served by El Camino Real and Aviara Parkway, both prime arterials with capacities over 40,000 average daily trips, and by Dove Lane, a collector street with up to 10,000 trips per day capacity. All roadways can accommodate the 3,200 average daily trips generated by the library. Parking will be adequate in that the project requires 320 spaces and it will provide 350 CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY MARCH 5, 1997 PAGES spaces. Therefore, the South Carlsbad Library is still consistent with the requirements of the Conditional Use Ordinance. F. Growth Management Ordinance Since the South Carlsbad Library project involves no residential uses, many of the facilities regulated by the Growth Management Ordinance are not affected. Table 2 below show the project's compliance with the applicable Growth Management facility requirements. TABLE 2: GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE Standard City Administration Library Waste Water Treatment Parks Drainage Circulation Fire Open Space Schools Sewer Collection System Water Impacts/Standards N/A N/A 35 EDUs N/A PLDAD 3,200 ADT Fire Station No. 2 N/A CUSD 35 EDUs 7,700 GPD Compliance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes G. Zone 6 Local Facilities Management Plan The South Carlsbad Library site is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 6. There are no special development conditions in the zone plan that apply to the non-residential project. All facilities required to serve the library are in place or will be in place prior to occupancy, therefore, the project is consistent with the Zone 6 Local Facilities Management Plan. V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Earlier analysis of the South Carlsbad Library project has been conducted on two occasions. The first was the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center and related uses, including the proposed Post Office and the subject city library (SDP 86-l(A)/CUP 87-9). The second source of earlier analysis was the Master Environmental Impact Report for the recent General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01/GPA 94-01). With regard to the original Negative Declaration, no significant changes to the proposal have occurred that would require additional environmental review. With regard to the MEIR, the project was fully addressed. There will be CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY MARCH 5, 1997 PAGE 6 no additional significant effects due to this development (ie, interior improvements to satisfy ADA requirements) that were not analyzed in the Negative Declaration or MEIR and no new or additional mitigation measures or alternatives are required. The project is, therefore, within the scope of the prior Negative Declaration and EIR and no new environmental document nor Public Resources Code 21081 findings are required. All feasible mitigation measures identified in the previous Negative Declaration or MEIR 93-01 which are appropriate to this project have been incorporated into the project. For example, with respect to circulation and air quality, the project incorporates "good" circulation design, includes pedestrian linkages and bike facilities, and is located convenient to public transportation. A Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance was issued and duly noticed on October 6, 1997, and no comments were received. ATTACHMENTS; 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4066 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4067 3. Location Map 4. Background Data Sheet 5. Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance dated October 6,1996 6. Environmental Impact Assessment Part II dated October 1, 1996 7. Planning Commission Staff Report for DI 90-3/CUP 87-9 dated December 5, 1990 8. Exhibits "A"-"G" dated March 5,1997. MG:bk A \ SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO: CUP 96-16/CDP 97-01 CASE NAME: South Carlsbad Library APPLICANT: City of Carlsbad REQUEST AND LOCATION: Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction and occupation of a 64,000 square foot library in the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center, located west of El Camino Real, south of Dove Lane in Local Facilities Management Zone 6. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No 16044. filed on April 5. 1990 in the Office of the County Recorder. City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. APN: 215-052-70 Acres: 6.10 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: N/A GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation: RLM - Residential Low Medium density Density Allowed: 0.0-3.2 du/ac Density Proposed: N/A Existing Zone: R-P-Q Proposed Zone: R-P-0 Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: (See attached for information on Carlsbad's Zoning Requirements) Zoning Land Use Site R-P-Q vacant North L-C vacant South R-P-Q parking lot East R-1-7500-Q single family residential West C-2-Q shopping center PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): 35 EDUs Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT [ | Negative Declaration, issued [~~| Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated_ Other, Notice of Prior Environmental Compliance 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: South Carlsbad Library Northwest corner of El Camino Real and Aviara Parkway, City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California. Project Description: Replacement of previously approved, yet expired. Conditional Use Permit for the 64,000 square foot city library within the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center. 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: PUBLISH DATE: OCTOBER 6, 1996 CUP 96-16 SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY OCTOBER 6, 1996 MICHAEL J. HOLZMILLER Planning Director 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (619) 438-1161 • FAX (619) 438-O894 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART II (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT) CASE NO: CUP 96-16 DATE: October 1. 1996 BACKGROUND 1. CASE NAME: South Carlsbad Library 2. 3. 4. 5. APPLICANT: Citv of Carlsbad ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. Carlsbad CA 92008 (619)434-2870 DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: July 30. 1996 ^_ PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replacement Conditional Use Permit for the 64,000 square foot city library within the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center on the northwest corner of El Camino Real and Aviara Parkway. 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 PI Water Air Quality | | Transportation/Circulation | | Public Services | | Biological Resources [ | Utilities & Service Systems | | Energy & Mineral Resources [ | Aesthetics | [ Hazards [ | 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 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 Negative Declaration and the MEIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been voided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier Negative Declaration and MEIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a Notice of Prior Compliance has been prepared. Planner Signature \ / Date 10 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 Eire 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? (Sources: #1, pg. 8, #2, pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18) b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? (#1, pg. 8, #2, pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18) c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? (#l,pg. 8, #2, pgs 5.6-1 -5.6-18) d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses? (#1, pg. 8, #2, pgs 5.6-1 - 5.6-18) e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or minority community)? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6) Potentially Significant Impact D n n n Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D Less Than Significan t Impact D D D D No Impact II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local i—i population projections? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6) — b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or i—i indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6) c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable [—I housing? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.5-1 - 5.5-6) L-' n n n n n III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15) b) Seismic ground shaking? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1- 15) c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1-5.1-15) d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15) e) Landslides or mudflows? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1- 15) f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1 -5.1-15) g) Subsidence of the land? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1-5.1- 15) h) Expansive soils? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1 - 5.1-15) i) Unique geologic or physical features? (#1, pg 7; #2, pgs 5.1-1-5.1-15) D D n n n nn D D n n n n n n n n n n n IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-11) D n isi Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11) c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11) d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11) e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11) 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 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 - 5.2-11) g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1-5.2-11) h) Impacts to groundwater quality? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2- 1-5.2-11) i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.2-1 -5.2-11) Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D D D Potentially Less Than No Significant Significan Impact Unless t Impact Mitigation Incorporatedn D m n D n n n n n n D D D 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 8; #2, pgs 5.3-1-5.3-12) b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.3-1 -5.3-12) c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.3-1 - 5.3- 12) d) Create objectionable odors? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.3-1 - 5.3-12) VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1 - 5.7-22) b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1 - 5.7- 22) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? (#l,pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1-5.7-22) d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-22) e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1 - 5.7-22) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? (#1, ' pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1-5.7-22) g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.7-1 -5.7-22) D D D D D D D D n n n n n n n n n n 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 8; #2, pgs 5.4-1 - 5.4-24 ) b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.4-1 - 5.4-24) c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.4-1 - 5.4-24) d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? (#l,pg 8; #2, pgs 5.4-1 -5.4-24) e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.4-1 - 5.4-24) Potentially Significant Impact D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D Less Than Significan t Impact D D D No Impact VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal? a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? (#1, pgs 8-9; #2, pgs 5.12.1-1 - 5.12.1-5) b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? (#1, pgs 8-9; #2, pgs 5.12.1-1 - 5.12.1-5) 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, pgs 8-9; #2, pgs 5.12.1-1 -5.12.1-5) D 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 8; #2, pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.3-2) b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.10.1-1 -5.10.3-2) c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazards? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.3-2) d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.3-2) e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass, or trees? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.10.1-1 - 5.10.3-2) D D n n n n n n n n n X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.9-1 -5.9-15) b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (#1, pg 8; #2, pgs 5.9-1-5.9-15) n n n n 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: Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). a) Fire protection? (#1, pg 9; #2. pgs 5.12.5-1 - 5.12.5-6) b) Police protection? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.6-1 - 5.12.6- 4) c) Schools? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.7-1 - 5.12.7-5) d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.1-1-5.12.8-7) e) Other governmental services? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.1- 1 -5.12.8-7) Potentially Significant Impact D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated D D D Less Than Significan t Impact D D D D 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, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.1-1 - 5.12.1-5) b) Communications systems? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.2-1 - 5.12.8-7) c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.2-1 - 5.12.3-7) d) Sewer or septic tanks? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.2-1 - 5.12.3-7) e) Storm water drainage? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.2-1 - 5.12.3-7) f) Solid waste disposal? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.4-1 - 5.12.4-3) g) Local or regional water supplies? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.2-1 -5.12.3-7) 1- n-1- n :ion £-] 1- [-, 1- [-, '- n pgs Q n n n n n n n n n n n n n n XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic or vista or scenic highway? (#1, pg 9, #2, pgs 5.11-1 -5.11-5) b) Have a demonstrate negative aesthetic effect? (#1, pg 9,#2,pgs5.11-l-5..11-5) c) Create light or glare? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.10.3-1 - 5.10.3-2) D D n n n n n XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.8-1-5.8-10) b) Disturb archaeological resources? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.8-1 -5.8-10) c) Affect historical resources? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.8-1 - 5.8-10) d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.8-1 -5.8-10) e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.8-1 - 5.8-10) D D n n n n n n n n n n XV. RECREATIONAL. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional 8 n n £ Rev. 03/28/96 Issues (and Supporting Information Sources). b) parks or other recreational facilities? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.8-1 -5.12.8-7) Affect existing recreational opportunities? (#1, pg 9; #2, pgs 5.12.8-1-5.12.8-7) Potentially Significant Impact * Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significan t Impact No Impact D D D XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the |—] j—I 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 i—I I—I 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 i—i i—i cause the substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Rev. 03/28/96 XVn. EARLIER ANALYSES. Earlier analysis of the South Carlsbad Library project has been conducted on two occasions. The first was the Negative Declaration for the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center and related uses. including the proposed Post Office and the subject city library (SDP 86-l(A)/CUP 87-9. Source #1 above). The second source of earlier analysis was the Master Environmental Impact Report for the recent General Plan Update (MEIR 93-01/GPA 94-01, Source #2 above). With regard to the original Negative Declaration, no significant changes to the proposal have occurred that would require additional environmental review. With regard to the MEIR. the proposal is consistent with the applicable portions of the General Plan and is considered a Subsequent Project that was described in the MEIR and within its scope. There will be no additional significant effects due to this development that were not analyzed in the Negative Declaration or MEIR and no new or additional mitigation measures or alternatives are required. This Subsequent Project is, therefore, within the scope of the prior Negative Declaration and EIR and no new environmental document nor Public Resources Code 21081 findings are required. All feasible mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the previous Negative Declaration or MEIR 93-01 which are appropriate to this Subsequent Project have been incorporated into this Subsequent Project. 10 Rev. 03/28/96 DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION The proposed Conditional Use Permit is actually a reapplication of a previously approved, yet expired, Conditional Use Permit for a city library in the Plaza Paseo Real shopping center. The site development will include the building, parking areas and circulation, and landscaping. No significant changes, either in site or surroundings, have occurred since the project was last reviewed by the Planning Commission through Discussion Item DI 90-3 on December 5. 1990. The project is, therefore, substantially the same project as previously reviewed and approved. AIR QUALITY: 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 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 11 Rev. 03/28/96 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 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 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. 12 Rev. 03/28/96 LIST OF MITIGATING MEASURES riF APPLICABLE! ATTACH MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE) 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 13 Rev. 03/28/96 <5WSTAFF REPORT DATE: DECEMBER 5, 1990 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PI 90-3 FOR CUP 87-9 - SOUTH CARLSBAD LIBRARY - Review of the final design of the proposed City Library located west of El Camino Real, south of Dove Lane. I. RECOMMENDATION The Library Board Building Review Committee has voted, (with one dissenting vote) to recommend approval of the current South Carlsbad Library site and building design to the Planning Commission. Agreement with this recommendation would require that the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 3171 APPROVING DI 90-3 based upon the finding and subject to the conditions contained therein. H. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND A. Project History The proposed South Carlsbad Library is part of a larger mixed use development including a shopping center, six-plex movie theater and post office. This project was approved by the Planning Commission on February 1, 1989 through Site Development Plan Number 86 -11 (A) and associated permits, including Conditional Use Permit Number 87-9 that specifically allowed the library use on site. When the project went before the Planning Commission, the library was planned on a conceptual basis only and the Conditional Use Permit required that the final design of the library be reviewed by the Commission prior to issuance of building permits. A conceptual elevation of the library was made part of the exhibit package. The original conception of the new South Carlsbad Library outlined in The Strategic Plan for Library Space Needs, was for a 58,000 square foot single story library facility. The shopping center itself was designed with shared parking and access to prevent a separation in circulation and parking lots. To accommodate this, a reciprocal access and parking agreement was entered into by the City Council in May of 1990. On April 10, 1990, the City Council approved an increase of the library to 64,000 square feet and the newly chosen architectural firm of Cardwell/Thomas and Associates began designing the enlarged building. Over the last eight months, the Library Building Review Committee has been working with the architects to assimilate the desired programs and organization into the library proposal. The current design and construction schedule is based upon an opening date of July 1, 1992. This discussion item represents the review of the final design as required by CUP 87-9. DI 90-3 - SOUTH CARLSb.^ LIBRARY DECEMBER 5, 1990 PAGE 2 B. Project Design The South Carlsbad Library project is interesting as it has been designed from the inside outward. The driving factor for most of the design has been the program space desired by the Library Board/Building Review Committee. Included within the library design are a 192 seat auditorium/production stage, an art gallery, a children's library with exterior courtyard, and a Friends of the Library book sales area. Although these special program areas have combined into a large building, approximately 64,000 square feet, the architectural style has broken the structure into several smaller elements. As seen in Exhibit "A" - "G" dated December 5,1990, the auditorium, art gallery, entry courtyard, and children's reading room are distinct elements attached to the main, two-story library building. The architects have derived the building architecture from early California Missions. The exterior surface is stucco plaster, lighter in color than the shopping center, and includes stone trim as a base material. The main element of the building is crowned by a tile-roofed clerestory, similar in color and material to the neighboring retail buildings. The entry courtyard is framed by an arcade that leads pedestrian traffic from the parking lot into the library. The courtyard is proposed to include decorative paving, a specimen oak tree, and a water feature. Windows on the front and sides of the building have been kept small in both size and number to cut down on glare within the library. The building footprint has been reduced and the eastern parking lot design has been rotated to allow for more landscaping and a drop-off area in front of the library. The current library proposal has been reviewed by the Planning, Engineering and Fire Departments for conformance with the appropriate codes and standards. With regard to the building itself, the Fire Department is working with the architects to incorporate all required safety devices. The structure conforms to all required setbacks and, while the clerestory element extends above the 35 foot height maximum, it qualifies as a skylight and may exceed the height limit as it does not provide additional floor space. The circulation and parking lot design are very similar to the original site development plan and have been reviewed by the Engineering Department for feasibility. Landscaping within the parking area is equivalent to that approved through SDP 86-11 (A). During the course of the Planning Department's review of the project, it became evident that the current library parking standard of one space per one-hundred-fifty square feet of floor area (1:150) was perhaps inappropriate and overly restrictive. After preliminary research, staff recommended a reevaluation of the library parking in Resolution of Intention (ROI 184) presented to the Planning Commission on October 17, 1990. Because no survey of library parking adequacy was conducted prior to adoption in 1986 of the current standard of 1:150, staff believed more research in this area was necessary. DI 90-3 - SOUTH CARLSB/^ LIBRARY DECEMBER 5, 1990 PAGE 3 This research involved polling numerous jurisdictions as to their library parking standards, investigating existing library developments and their parking supplies, and searching periodicals for pertinent studies. The results of this research indicated that a standard of between 1:200 and 1:350 was a logical and adequate requirement. On December 5, 1990, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Zone Code Amendment for library parking standards which proposes to change the standard from one space per one hundred-fifty square feet of floor area (1:150) to one space per two hundred square feet (1:200). The current 64,000 sq. ft. South Carlsbad Library design, if parked at 1:200, would require 320 spaces. The proposed site plan provides 350 parking spaces on the library parcel. Because this ratio does not meet the current ordinance, approval of this discussion item has been conditioned subject to approval of ZCA 90-1. Should the Planning Commission and/or City Council reject the suggested parking standard amendment, either a reduction in building size or a redesign of the library parking lot to include a parking structure would be necessary. The provisional site plan for a parking structure including elevations is shown on Exhibits "H" - "I" dated December 5, 1990. If the Zone Code Amendment is approved, the new library would provide more parking than is required. The final item of analysis is the topic of compatibility with the Plaza Paseo Real Shopping Center. It is the Planning Staffs understanding that the Planning Commission intended the library to be similar in architecture to the rest of the center. This is reflected in the conceptual library elevation contained in the exhibit package for SDP 86-11 (A). During design of the library, however, the architects and the Library Board/Building Review Committee have concluded that the library building should be distinctive in architecture. According to Richard Cardwell of Cardwell/Thomas and Associates, since the library is a municipal building, the structure should reflect a more timeless architectural style than the shopping center. This was accomplished by "emphasizing the calm dignity and permanence which belongs to a public building." This included a less decorative, less rounded building design and a lighter exterior coloration. The architects, while designing the library to be a "good neighbor" to the retail buildings, felt that distinctive architectural style was necessary to set the building apart from the center. The existing library pad is 20 feet above the rest of the center, further setting it apart from the retail complex. If the intention of the Planning Commission was to have a library building designed with similar architecture to the shopping center, then the Planning Department staff recommends that the proposed design does not meet this intention. If the Planning Commission was intending the library building to be distinctive from the center, as in the rationale described above, staff agrees that the current proposal accomplishes this goal. DI 90-3 - SOUTH CARLSb^ LIBRARY DECEMBER 5, 1990 PAGE 4 In summary, approval of this discussion item would satisfy condition no. 4 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2815 and allow the design and construction schedule of the South Carlsbad Library to proceed. ATTACHMENTS 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 3170 2. Location Map 3. Exhibits "A" - "I", dated December 5, 1990 MG:km November 9, 1990