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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-363- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-363 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MrrlGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (IS-02-033) AND ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY CHAPTER 19, SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE BY REZONING 1.62 ACRES OF LAND IN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE TO PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC ZONE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A FIRE STATION (FIRE STATION NO. 7) I. RECITALS WHEREAS, the property which is the subject matter of this resolution is identified and described on Exhibit "A" and "B" attached hereto and is commonly known as Fire Station No. 7 Site at Otay Ranch, Village Two ("Property"); and WHEREAS, an application (PCZ-02-04) to rezone 1.62 acres of land in Otay Ranch Village Two was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on February 14, 2002 by the City of Chula Vista and The Otay Ranch Company ("Applicant"); and WHEREAS, the application requests to rezone 1.62 acres of land in Otay Ranch Village Two ("Project") and amend the City of Chula Vista Zoning Map to reflect said amendment; and WHEREAS, the development of the Property has been the subject matter of a General Development Plan previously approved by the City Council on October 28, 1993, wherein the City Council, adopted the original Otay Ranch General Development Plan Program Environmental Impact Report 90-01 ("EIR 90-01"); and WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Review Coordinator conducted an Initial Study (IS-02-033) for this application and concluded that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, identified as Exhibit "C", attached hereto, were prepared which must be considered by the City Council prior to a decision on the project; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-02-033) has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, the City Council fmds that the Project environmental impacts will be mitigated by adoption of the Mitigation Measures described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and that the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is designed to ensure that during Project implementation, the permittee/Project applicant, and any other responsible parties implement the project components and comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Program; and Resolution 2002-363 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a public hearing on said Project and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Project site at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m., August 14, 2002, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and WHEREAS, by a vote of 7-0-0 the Planning Commission approved the project; and WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a public hearing on said Project and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Project site at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find, determine, resolve and order as follows: II. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD The proceedings and all evidence introduced before the Planning Commission at their public hearing held on August 14, 2002, and the minutes and resolutions resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding. These documents, along with any documents submitted to the decision makers, shall comprise the entire record of the proceedings for any California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) claims. III. ACTION The City Council hereby approves the Resolution adopting an Ordinance to amend the City of Chula Vista Zoning Map established by Chapter 19, Section 19.18.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code by rezoning 1.62 acres of land in Otay Ranch Village Two from the Planned Community (PC) Zone to Public/Quasi-Public (P-Q) Zone for the purpose to construct a 12,000 square-foot Fire Station (City of Chula Vista Fire Station No. 7) as a necessary public facility for the Otay Ranch development and the City of Chula Vista finding it is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan, the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, the City of Chula Vista 1997 Updated Fire Station Master Plan, and all other applicable Plans, and that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning and zoning practice support their approval and implementation. IV. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA The City Council does hereby find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-02-033) has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the Enviroumentai Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista, and hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-02-033). V. CEQA FINDING REGARDING PROJECT WITHIN SCOPE OF PRIOR EIR The City Council hereby finds that: (1) there were no major changes in the Project from the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) 90-01 which would require revisions of said report; (2) no Resolution 2002-363 Page 3 substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken since the previous report; (3) no new information of substantial importance to the Project has become available since the issuance and approval of the prior report; and that, although the proposed project could have a significant environmental effect, there will not be a significant effect in this case because added mitigation measures would result from the project, and therefore, the City Council approved the Project as an activity that is within the scope of the project covered by the FEIR 90-01. VI. INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT OF CITY COUNCIL The City Council does hereby fred that in the exercise of their independent review and judgment, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-01- 033) in the form presented has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality ACt and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista and hereby adopt same. VII. INCORPORATION OF ALL MITIGATION MEASURES AND ALTERNATIVES The City Council does hereby re-adopt and incorporate herein as conditions for this approval all applicable mitigation measures and alternatives, as set forth in the findings adopted in the Otay Ranch GDP Program FEIR 90-01 and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-02-033). VIII. NOTICE WITH LATER ACTIVITIES The City Council does hereby give notice, to the extent required by law, that this Project was fully described and analyzed and is within the scope of the original Otay Ranch Program Final Environmental Impact Report {FEIR 90-01) adequately describes and analyzes this project for the purposes of CEQA (Guideline 15168(e)). IX. OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS The proposed Project is consistem with the Otay Ranch General Development Plan for the following reasons: A. THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE OTAY RANCH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GDP). The amendment to the City of Chula Vista Zoning Map to rezone 1.62 acres of land in Otay Ranch Village Two to accommodate a Fire Station for the City of Chula Vista reflects the appropriate land uses, circulation system, and public facility needs consistent with the policies for Village Two described in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan, Chula Vista General Plan, and the City's Growth Management Ordinance. B. THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT WILL PROMOTE THE ORDERLY SEQUENTIALIZED DEVELOPMENT OF THE INVOLVED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AREA. The proposed Zoning Map amendment allows for the current need for an emergency services-related public facility to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Chula Vista, consistent with the policies and requirements to ensure the orderly, phased development of the project. Resolution 2002-363 Page 4 C. THE PROPOSED ZONING MAP AMENDMENT WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ADJACENT LAND USE, RESIDENTIAL ENJOYMENT, CIRCULATION OR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. The land use policies described for Village Two within the Otay Ranch GDP area are designed with an open space buffer adjacent to other existing projects, and future developments off-site and within the village itself. The Project's location takes into consideration future land planning opportunities for Village Two and will be compatible with existing adjacent land uses, as required by the Otay Ranch General Development Plan. A comprehensive street network will serve the Project and provide access to other off-site properties. The proposed Project closely follows all existing environmental protection guidelines and will avoid unacceptable off-site impacts through the provision of added mitigation measures specified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Initial Study 02-033. X. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CHULA VISTA ZONING MAP The City Council does hereby approve the Project subject to the findings set forth in Section IX listed above and based upon the findings and determinations on the record for this Project. XI. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, revoke or further condition issuance of all future building permits issued under the authority of approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation. XII. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this resolution is dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event that any one or more terms, provisions, or conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this resolution shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio. Presented by Approved as to form by Robert A. Leiter John M. Kaheny v Planning and Building Director City Attorney Resolution 2002-363 Page 5 - PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 10th day of September, 2002, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ATYEST: Susan Bigelow, City Clerk D STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2002-363 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 10th day of September, 2002. Executed this 10th day of September, 2002. Su~an Bigelo~', ~2iiy Clerk OF CHL_A V~STA FIRE DEPAR'D~iNT STATION OTAY RANCH VILLAGE . 4338' RADIUS ;ND]CA~S PROPOSED FIRE STAUON SIT~ 1.62 ACRES N%Y ~D~ P~ 3 PM 18789 INDI~TES RECORD OATA N _ ~ P.O.C. / ~=00'52 BOY p~ ~ HUNSAKER ~ .~- / &ASSOCIATES PA,,-t C_¢L 4 '-~ ""~ o, ,-~ ?M TOTAL p, O.-* EXHIBIT "A" EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION THAT PORTION OF PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 18789, IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGo, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILF~D IN THE OFFICE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER ON SEPTEMBER 7. 2001, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT AN ANGLE POINt ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL 4 BEING THE WESTERLY TERMINUS OF THAT COURSE ON THE BOUNDARY OF PARCEL 1 OF SAID PARCEL MAP NO. 18789 DEPICTED ON SHEET 3 OF SAID PARCEL MAP NO_ 18789 AS N 71°57'24` E, 1091.24', SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHERLy TERMINUS OF A 4336.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE WESTERLY AS DEPICTED ON SA~O PARCEL MAP NO. 18789. A RADIAL BEARING OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 77'19'04" EAST (RECORD N 77°I 8'51' E PER SAID PARCEL MAP NO. 18789)TO SAID POINT, SAID 4336.00 FOOT R~DIUS CURVE BEING THE PROPOSED WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF LA MEDIA ROAD WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGES 2 AND 6; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF THE SOUTHERLY cONTINUATION OF SAID 4336.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE AND SAID PROPOSED WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF LA MEDIA ROAD THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 00*52'26", 66.13 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;. THENCE CONTINUING SOUTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID 4336.00 FOOT RADIUS AND SAID PROPOSED WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF LA MEDIA ROAD THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 03°10'44". 240.58 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID PROPOSED WESTERLY RIGHT OFWAY OF LA MEDIA ROAD NON-TANGENT TO SAID CURVE SOUTH 76°40'26" WEST, ;~66.33 FEET; THENCE NORTH 12°45'05" WEST. 260.28 FEET TO A POINT ON THE PROPOSED SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SANTA VENETIA STREET WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 2; THENCE ALONG SAID PROPOSED SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SANTA VENETIA STREET NORTH 77014'55'' EAST, 258.9,5 FEET; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID PROPOSED PAGE 1 OF 2 SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SANTA VE~NETIA STREET SOUTI-I 58°53'23· EAST. 24.96 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINS 1.62 ACRES MORE OR LESS. DAVID W. AMBLER ES. 7322 HLINSAKER & ASSOCIATES SAN DIEGO, INC. Mitigated Negative Declaration PROJECT NAME: Fire Station #7 (including Rezone and Extension of Street "A") PROJECT LOCATION: Otay Ranch Village Two ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 644-030-1100 PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Chula Vista, Department of Building and Park Construction CASE NO.: IS-02-033 DATE: June 7, 2002 A. Project Setting The proposed project site is located in Otay Ranch within Village Two in the southwest quadrant of the Street "A" (Santa Venetia)/La Media Road intersection. The project site is generally devoid of vegetation. The majority of the project site has been graded as part of the construction of Olympic Parkway. The proposed fire station site will be served from Street "A," which "will be extended from its current terminus at the Village Two High School site to La Media Road. Currently, the site is .~surrounded by vacant disturbed lands to be developed as part of the Otay Ranch project. Future surrounding land uses include: · North - mixed-use Town Center (Village Two). East - single-family residential (Village Six). South -multiffamily residential ~Village Two). West - multi-family residential (Village Two). B. Proiect Description The proposed fire station is included in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) as a necessary public facility, and a redesignation of the site from Planned Community (PC) zone to Public/Quasi-Public (p-Q) zone is proposed to allow for a public use within Village Two prior to the processing of the SPA plan. The proposed fire station and the extension of Street "A" are depicted in the attached Preliminary Site Plan (Figures I and 2). The proposed 12,000 square foot (s.f.) fire station will consist of three or four apparatus bays, associated work and living areas. The apparatus bays will be double length to accommodate a fire truck, fire engine, command vehicles, reserve truck and engine, ambulance and miscellaneous apparatus. Access to the fire station will be provided via Street "A" along the northern project boundary. The design of the fire station building will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance building height and setback limitations. A six-f6ot high wall compatible with the Otay Ranch wall theme would be constructed along the west and south boundaries of the site. Onsite motion sensor exterior lighting will be included in the design of the proposed fire station. A vehicle exhaust extraction system will also be installed to vent exhaust fumes from the engine bays. An emergency generator and two above 06/07/02 EXHIBIT "C" ~" /¢' / ground fuel tanks enclosed within a masonry structure are proposed along the southern property boundary. The liv/ng quarters will accommodate 10 personnel to staff a 3-person engine company, a 4-person track company, a future Battalion Chief, and possibly a two-person ambulance company. The station will include office space for the Fire Prevention Division as well as for Police Department use. . . Approximately twenty-seven onsite parking spaces are proposed, including handicapped spaces. Grading for the construction of Street "A" will remit in a cut slope along the north side of the roadway ranging in height from 35 feet near La Media Road to 60 feet at the present terminus of Street "A" near the Village Two High School site. The cut slope along the south site of the roadway will range from two feet near the fire station to 20 feet in height near the Village Two High School site. C. _Compliance with Zoning and Plans The proposed fire station is included in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) as a necessary public facility. The station is included in the adopted GDP Village Two Land Use Plan; thus, the construction of the station is compatible with the Chula Vista General Plan and Otay Ranch GDP. A redesignation of the site from Planned Community (PC) zone to Public/Quasi-Public (P-Q) zone is proposed to allow for a public use within Village Two prior to the processing of the SPA plan. Construction of the proposed fire station would conform to the City's environmental plans and polices. Development of the project site was anticipated as a part of the GDP and the Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan (RMP) and the Phase 2 RMP. The fire station would not affect agricultural resources. The majority of the site has been graded as a part of the construction of Olympic Parkway. No agricultural activities occur on the project site. D. Public Comments On May 1, 2002 a Notice of Initial Study was circulated to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project site. The public review period ended May 13, 2002. One comment letter was received from the Otay Water District. This comment letter recommended that the City coordinate with the District throughout the planning process. E. Identification of Environmental Effects An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including the attached Environmental Checklist form) determined that although the proposed project could have a significant environmental effect, there will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures described in Section F below have been added to the project. The preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 1. Geophysical and Water Although construction grading for Street "A" and the proposed fire station will be performed in compliance with the City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance (Ordinance 1797, as amended), significant water quality impacts could occur during the construction period due to disruptions of the soil. Following construction of the fire station significant water quality impacts could result from runoff that includes sedimentation, hydrocarbons, nutrients, pesticides, and debris. 2 06/07/02 2. Air Quality The proposed project would generate sufficient emissions and dust during construction-related activities to result in a short-term significant, but mitigable, impacts to air quality. Although air quality impacts resulting from construction related emissions are potentially significant, they are considered short-term in duration since construction is a relatively short-term, one-time activity. Dust control during grading operations would be regulated in accordance with City of Chula Vista grading standards and the rules and regulations of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD). 3. Hazards The proposed fire station site will include above ground storage tanks (1,000 gl. of diesel and 500 gl. of gasoline) for operation of the emergency generator and fire engines. Emergency shutoff switches and a fire suppression system will be installed. Potentially significant hazard impacts could occur ifa leak occurred in either of the fuel tanks 4. Noise The emergency generator may produce a noise level or 85 dB at 80 feet without noise attenuation. The generator would be operated during power outages and for monthly testing. Monthly testing is normally conducted on Saturdays. The Village Two multi-family residential units planned for construction to the south and west of the proposed fire station could be significantly impacted by the emergency generator noise even though a six-foot high wall is also proposed to be constructed along the proposed fire station's southern and western site boundary. S. Paleontological Resource~ Previous grading in the Gray Ranch area has uncovered a wide variety of fossil remains and there is a possibility that fossils may be uncovered during the cut grading for the extension of Street "A." Potentially significant paleontological resource impacts could occur if fossils are uncovered during the grading operation. _Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts Project-specific mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental impacts identified in the Initial Study to a ]ess than significant level. The mitigation measures will be made a condition of approval, as well as requirements of the attached Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (Attachment "A'). Geophysical & Water Erosion and Sedimentation I. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a water quality report shall be submitted to the City Engineering Department that addresses all applicable regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as set forth in the Natural Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for urban runoffand storm water discharge and any regulalions adopted by the City of Chula Vista pursuant to the NPDES regulations or requirements. The site-specific water quality report will address pollutants of concern and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs). This study will to ensure that 3 06/07/02 pollutants and runoff from the project will be reduced to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). Implementation of the recommended BMPs during and after construction would reduce erosion and sedimentation in the downstream storm drain system to a less than significant level. The recommendations Of the approved water quality report will be adopted as requirements of the proposed project. 2. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Pgmfit Order No. 2001-01 and Best Management Practices (BMPs) are required to be implemented during and after consh-uction to prevent sedimentation and other pollutants from entering the storm drain.system. Short-term construction erosion would be reduced to a less than significant l~/vel by the installation of temporary desilting and erosion control devices. These devices include desilting basins, berms, hay bales, silt fences, dikes, and shoring. Pollutants resulting from the use of the site as a fire station shall be reduced to a less than significant level through the installation of a llow-based catch basin and/or gross pollutant traps that capture and retain floatable, trash, debris, and fine sand. Air Quality Construction Related Emissions 3. All unpaved construction areas shall be sprinkled with water or other acceptable dust control agents during dust-generating activities to reduce dust emissions. Additional watering or dust control agents shall be applied during dry weather or windy days until dust emissions are not Trucks hauling dirt and debris shall be properly covered to reduce windblown dust and spills. 5. A 20-mile-per-hour speed limit on unpaved surfaces in connection with the project shall be enforced. 6. On dry days, dirt and debris spilled onto paved surfaces shall be swept up immediately to reduce re-suspension of particulate matter caused by vehicle movement. Approach routes to construction sites shall be cleaned daily of construction related dirt in dry weather. 7. On-site stockpiles of excavated material shall be covered or watered. 8. Disturbed areas shall be hydroseeded, landscaped, or developed as quickly as possible and as directed by the City to reduce dust generation. 9. Heavy-duty construction equipment with modified combustion/fuel injection systems for emissions control shall be utilized during grading and construction activities. Catalytic reduction for gasoline-powered equipment shall be used. Also, construction equipment shall be equipped with prechamber diesel engines (or equivalent) together with proper maintenance Hazards Fuel Leaks 10. The above ground fuel tanks shall be of double wall construction. 4 06/07/02 _ 1 I. The above ground fuel tanks shall be constructed within a containment basin having a capacity of 150% of the fuel tank capacity. Noise Emergency Generator 12. The emergency generator shall be enclosed in a masonry structure capable of reducing generator noise to 45 dB(A) at all property lines. Paleontological Resources Gut Grading 13. A qualified a paleontologist will be retained to implement a paleontological monitoring and recovery program as a condition of the project construction contract. A qualified paleontologist is defined as an individual with and MS or Ph.D. in paleontology or geol6gy that is a recognized expert in the identification and recovery of fossil materials. 14. The qualified paleontologist will attend the project pre-construction meeting to discuss project-grading plans with the project contractor(s). If the qualified paleontologist determines that proposed excavation/grading will likely cut into undisturbed portions of ~' ~' the onderlying geologic formation, then monitoring will be conducted as outlined below. 15. The project paleontologist or a paleontological monitor will be on-site during original cutting of the underlying geologic formation. A paleontological monitor is defined as an individual who has experience in collection and salvage of fossil materials, and who is working under the direction of a qualified paleontologist. Monitoring of the noted geologic units will be at least half time at the beginning of excavation, and will be either increased or decreased depending on initial results (per direction by the project paleontologist) 16. In the event that well-preserved fossils are discovered, the project paleontologist will have the authority to temporarily halt or redirect construction activities in the discovery area to allow recovery in a timely manner (typically on the order of I hour to 2 days). All collected fossil remains will be cleaned, sorted and catalogued, and deposited in an appropriated scientific institution such as the San Diego Museum of Natural H/story. 17. A report (with a map showing fossil site locations) summarizing the result, analyses and conclusions of the above described monitoring/recovery program will be submitted to the City of Chula Vista Planning Department within three months of terminating monitoring activities. I agree to implement the mitigation measures required as stated in this Section (F) of this Mitigated Nega~ Name, Title Date 5 06/07/02 Jim Geering, Fire Marshall John Schmitz, Planning Division Silvester Evetovich, Engineering Division Frank Rivera, Engineering Div~sion Ralph Leyva, Engineering Division Sohaib Al-Agha, Engineering Division Clifford Swanson, Public Works Department 2. Applicant: Department of Building and Park Construction, City of Chula Vista 3. Documents City of Chula Vista, General Plan and EIR, (1989) City of Chula Vista, Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19, September 1997 Geocon, Inc, Village Two Geotechnical Study, March 15, 2002 Memorandum Frank Rivera to Richard Whipple, May 21,2002 Marisa Lundstedt to Frank Rivem, May 7, 2002 Letters Dexter Wilson Engineering, Inc. to Otay Ranch Company, May 13 and May 23, 2002 Hunsaker & Associates to Marisa Lundstedt, May 6, 2002 Geocon, Inc. to Otay Ranch Company, May 9, 2002 Interdepartmental Comment Sheets prepared by Engineering Department, April 9, 2002 4. Initial Study This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments received on the Initial Study, and any comments received during the public review period for this negative declaration. The report reflects the independent judgment of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. rily~. F. Ponseggi ~' ~ Environmental Review Coordinator 6 06/10/02 Case No. IS-02-033 - ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Name of Proponent: City of Chula Vista · . 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 3. Addresses and Phone Number of Proponent: City of Chula Vista Department of Building and Park Construction 1800 Maxwell Road Chula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 394-6064 4. Name of Proposal: Fire Station #7 (including Rezone and Extension of Street "A") Otay Ranch Village Two Chula Vista, CA 5. Assessor Parcel No. 644-030-1100 ~. 6. Date of Checklist: June 7, 2002 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or [] [] ~3 []. zoning? b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or t3 [] [] [] policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations D [] [] [] (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of c~ t3 [] [] an established community (including a Iow- income or minor ty community)'~ Comments: The proposed project site is located in Otay Ranch Village Two in the southwest quadrant of the Street "A' (Santa Venetia)/La Media Road intersection. The site (located within APN 644-030- 1100) will become a separate legal parcel created by a Grant Deed or Parcel Map. Historically, the site and surrounding area were used for agricultural purposes, but the site has been partially graded as part - of the construction of Olympic Parkway. Street "A" will be extended approximately 800 feet from its current terminus at the Village Two High School site to La Media Road. Currently, the site is highly disturbed by grading activities, and is surrotmded by vacant distUrbed lands to be developed as part of 563 Checklist.doc I Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. I_S-02-033 the Otay Ranch project. Future surrounding land uses include: North - mixed-use Town Center (Village Two). East - single-family residential (Village Six). South -multi-family residential (Village Two). West - multi-family residential (Village Two). The proposed 12,000 square foot (s. f.) proposed fire station will consist of three or four apparatus bays, associated work and living areas. The apparatus bays will be double length to accommodate a fire truck, fire engine, command vehicles, reserve truck and engine, ambulance and miscellaneous apparatus. Access to the proposed project will be provided via Street "A" along the northern project boundary. The design of the proposed fire station building will be consistent with the Zoning Ordinance building height and setback limitations. A six-foot high wall compatible with the Otay Ranch wall theme will be constructed along the west and south boundaries of the site. A vehicle exhaust extraction system will also be installed to vent exhaust fumes from the engine bays. Additionally, an emergency generator and two above ground fuel tanks are proposed along the southern property boundary. The living quarters will accommodate 10 personnel to staff a 3-person engine company, a 4-person truck company, a future Battalion Chief, and possibly a two-person ambulance company. The station will include office space for the Fire Prevention Division as well as for Police Department use. Approximately twenty-seven onsite parking spaces are proposed, including handicapped spaces. The proposed project is included in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP), and is compatible with the Chula Vista General Plan. A redesignation of the proposed fire station site from Planned Community (PC) zone to Public/Quasi-Public (p-Q) zone is proposed to allow for a public use within Village Two prior to the processing of the SPA plan. Construction of the proposed project would conform to the City's environmental plans and polices. Development of the project site was anticipated as a part of the GDP and the Otay Ranch Resource Man.agement P an (RMP) and the Phase 2 RMP. The proposed project would not affect agricultural resources. The majority of the site has been graded as a part of the construction of Olympic Parkway. No agricultural activities occur on the project site. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local [] [~ t] [] population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either [] [] [] [] directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially [] r2 ~2 [] affordab e housing? Comments: The proposed project ,.,.,ill serve the Otay Ranch development concurrent with the need for public services. The proposed fire station and Street "A" would not induce either commercial or residential 563 Checklisl.doc 2 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 growth in the area. The proposed project does not involve the removal of any dwelling units or the extension of other public facilities. Development of the Otay Ranch area is consistent with the City's General plan and would not exceed regional or local population projections. Mitigation: No mitigation is required because ttie project would not result in significant impacts. · · III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving:, s~t u~ ~,~t no a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in [] [] [] [] geolog c substrucmres~ b)Disruptions, displacements, compaction, or overcovering of the soil? c)Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d) The destruction, covering, or modification of [] c~ [] [] any unique geologic or physical features? e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, [] [] [] t~ either on or off the site? .., 0 Changes in depos!tion or erosion of beach [] t~ t~ [] sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion, which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay inlet or lake? g) Exposure of people or property to geologic [] [] [] [] hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: There are no known geophysical conditions present that would expose people to geologic or earth hazards. Geotechnical studies completed for Otay Ranch Villages Two and the proposed fire station determined that the site is suitable for development. A nine-foot high fill slope created for the construction of La Media Road will be located at the eastern edge oftbe site. A 13-foot high fill slope will be located immediately off-site to the we~t to create the level building pad. Grading for the proposed fire station will generate 119,454 cubic yards (c.y.) of cut material; 20,134 c.y. will be placed onsite as fill material, and 99,320 c.y. will be exported to the Village Two borrow site or to Otay Ranch Village Six, which is located east of Village Two, across La Media Road. In Village Six the export material would be used to create building pads. Compliance with the building design and construction requirements of the Uniform Building Code requirements would avoid potentially significant structural impacts resulting from seismic activity. City of Chula Vista standard engineering conditions require that improvement plans be based on a site-specific geotechnical/soils study submitted concurrently with the first set of grading plans. Recommendations included in the geotechnical study will reflect site-specific soil conditions as determined by borings and trenches, erosion potential during and after construction, soil permeability and infiltration, and corrosivity testing. The grading recommendations will specifically address undocumented fill, bentonite, landslide debris, kelp by-products, and groundwater. No significant geologic effects are anticipated to result from construction of the proposed project. 563 Checklisl.doc 3 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 Grading for the construction of Street "A" will result in a cut slope along the north side of the roadway ranging in height from 35 feet near La Media Road to 60 feet at the present terminus of Street "A" near the Village Two High School site. The cut slope along the south site of the roadway will range from two feet near the proposed project to 20 feet in heigl'/t'near the Village Two High School site. The cut slopes required for the construction of Street "A" would be temporary slopes until such time as grading for the construction of Village Two occurs. The slopes will be planted as required by the City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance (Ordinance 1797, as amended) to prevent erosion and downstream water quality impacts. The final configuration, and' landscaping, of these temporary slopes will be determined when grading plans for Village Two are completed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Survey identifies the soils at the project site as Diablo clay, 9- 15 percent slope (DAD), which are classified as Hydrologic Group D. Diablo clay soils are rated as having a high runoffpotential and moderate erosion potential. Water quality pollutants commonly found in urban runoff include: sediment discharge due to construction activities and post-construction areas left bare; nutrients from fertilizers; trash and debris deposited in drain inlets; hydrocarbons from paved areas; and pesticides from landscaping. Although construction grading for Street "A" and the proposed fire station will be performed in compliance with the City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance (Ordinance 1797, as amended), significant water quality impacts could occur during the construction period due to disruptions of the soil. Following construction of the fire station significant water quality impacts could result from runoff that includes sedimentation, hydrocarbons, nutrients, pesticides, and debris. "'~Mitigation: Mitigation measures listed in Section XIX would reduce impacts Io a less than significant level. IV. WATER. WouM the proposal result in: Vo~,,,tau~. a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, [] r~ [] [] or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water [] tn [] [] related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other ri [] ~ ta alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any [] [] [] [] water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction [] t~ [~ [] of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either [] [] c~ ~ through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of [] [] [] ~ 563 Checklist.doc 4 Prepared 6/7/02 groundwater? Case No. IS-02-033~ h) Impacts to groundwater quality? rq ~ r~ ~ i) Alterations to the course or flow of ca ca [] floodwaters? [] · j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water ~ ta ta ~ otherwise available for public water supplies? Comments: The proposed project site is not located in a mapped flood zone and no significant flood impacts would result from developing the site. As shown on the preliminary grading plan, brow ditches around the south and west boundaries of the site will divert runoff from the adjacent multi-family residential area around the proposed project site. An onsite storm drain system, including a flow-based catch basin will convey onsite runoff to the Street "A" storm drain· This storm drain will connect to the storm drain in La Media Road and Olympic Parkway· No "wet" training drills will be conducted at the proposed fire station that would result in a discharge of pollutants into the storm drain system· The City Engineering Division has reviewed and concurs with the results of a preliminary drainage analysis completed for the project. A condition of project approval will require that onsite drainage facilities be included in the first submittal of grading and improvement plans. Additional detailed drainage studies will be prepared concurrently with the final grading plans for the project as required by the Grading Ordinance· All grading operations will be performed in compliance with the City of Chula Vista Grading Ordinance ~ ~(Ordinance 1797, as amended). The onsite parking area is classified as a Priority Development Project by Section F.l.b(2)(a)viii of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, Order No. 20-11-01. This classification requires compliance with the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plans (SUSMPs) and Numeric Sizing Criteria of the Permit. A site-specific water quality report that addresses pollutants of concern and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be prepared and approved by the City prior to the issuance of a grading permit· This study will ensure that pollutants and runoff from the project will be reduced to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). Implementation of the recommended BMPs during and after construction would reduce erosion and sedimentation in the downstream storm drain system to a less than significant level. Short-term erosion impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level by the installation of temporary desilting and erosion control devices required by the NPDES Permit, and specified on the grading and improvement plans in. These devices include desilting basins, berms, hay hales, silt fences, dikes, and shoring. Potentially significant long-term water quality impacts could result from runoff carrying sediments, hydrocarbons, nutrients, pesticides, and debris. These long-term impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level by the implementation of BMPs as specified in the NPDES Permit. The geophysical mitigation measures included in Section XIX will assure that the NPDES Permit requirements and BMPs are implemented. Adequate publii:: water service is available to the site. Groundwater would not be impacted because there would be no additions or withdrawals from the local aquifer. Mitigation: Geophysical mitigation measures #1 and .//2 listed in Section XIX would reduce short-term and long-term water quality impacts to a less than significant level. 563 Checklist.doc 5 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. 1S-02-033 V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: r~,,,,,i~u~S'*gnirmantL~tl~an a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute /3 [] [] [] to an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? [] [] [] [] c) Alter air movement, moisture, temperature, or [] [] in [] cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? o [] [] [] e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or r~ r] [] [] non-stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: Engine combustion emissions and dust generated during construction-related activities could potentially result in short-term significant, but mitigable, impacts to air quality. Fugitive dust would also be created as a result of clearing, earth movement, and travel on unpaved surfaces. Although air quality impacts resulting from construction-related emissions may be potentially significant, these emissions are considered short-term in duration since construction is a relatively short-term, one-time activity. Dust control during grading operations would be regulated in accordance with the roles and regulations of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD). During construction of the proposed project, the -~,project will be subject to mitigation measures outlined below in Section XIX. A vehicle exhaust extraction system would be installed in the proposed fire station to vent fire engine exhaust from the equipment bays. The design of the exhaust system is the same as the system used in the existing fire stations; the proposed vent system will disperse all exhaust so as to prevent it from adversely affecting adjacent land uses. The proposed fire station is consistent with the General Plan land use designations that were used for th~ Regional Air Quality Model. Emissions from traffic associated with 'the proposed fire station will be less than significant because they would be consistent with the emission projections included in the Regional Air Quality Model. No sensitive receptors would be located in the adjacent areas. No significant long-term air quality impacts are expected to result. Mitigation: Mitigation measures listed in Section XIX would reduce short-term impacts to a less than significant level. No mitigation measures are required for long-term impacts because they would be less than significant. VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal resMt in: Signifiran! Unless Significan~ No a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? [] [] ' [] [] b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e:g., farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? 563 Checklist.doc 6 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 d) Insufficient parking capacity onsite or off-site? o r~ o n e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or in [] [] [] bicyclists? f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting [] [] [] [] alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, · - bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? [] [] [] [] h) A "large project" under the Congestion [] [] [] [] Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400 or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips.) Comments: Street "A' (Santa Venetia) and La Media Road will be constructed prior to the completion of the proposed fire Station. La Media Road is classified as a 6-Lane Prime Arterial and Street "A" is classified as Class III Collector roadway. Ingress and egress to the site will be from Street "A." The City Enginegring Division has projected that the Fire Station will generate 100 average daily trips (ADT) (assuming 10 persons @ 10 trips per day). This level of traffic would have a less than significant impact on the local road network. The proposed project is consistent with the City's Transportation Phasing Plan and General Plan Traffic Element· No impacts to traffic and circulation are anticipated. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required because the project would not result in significant ~'~" impacts to the local road network. VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the ~o',~,~' proposal result in impacts to: sig,,~, u,,~ s~,,i,~c,,, no a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of ~ t~ [] [] concern or species that are candidates for listing? b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage [] [] ~n [] trees)? c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., [] [] [] [] oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marshl riparian and [] r2 ~ [] vernal pool)7 e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? [] [] [] [] f) Affect regional habitat preservation planning o [] t~ [] efforts? Comments: The proposed project site is not located in a biologically sensitive area as identified in the City's General Plan and Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan (dated October 9, 2000). Biological studies of the Village Two area reported that the site previously supported annual (non- native) grassland, and that no sensitive plant species or jurisdictional waters occur onsite. The site is now highly disturbed by grading associated with the construction of La Media Road and Olympic Parkway that was addressed in an Initial Study (IS#-99-20). This grading conformed to the Otay Ranch GDP and 563 Checklist.doc 7 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 Resource Management Plan (RMP) and thus, the loss of 1.6 acres of grassland habitat was not considered significant. No indirect impacts to biological resources are anticipated. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. VHI. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation [] D [] [] plans? b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and [] [] c~ [] inefficient manner? c) If the site is designated for mineral resource [] t~ ~ [] protection, will this project impact this protection7 Comments: The proposed fire station does not conflict with the recently adopted CO2 Reduction Plan because curbs, gutters, and sidewalks constructed along Street "A" and La Media Road will provide for pedestrian circulation in the proposed project area. The proposed fire station will be required to comply with the energy requirements of the Uniform ~,Building Code and, therefore, would not result in the use of non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner. No significant mineral resource will occur because the project site is outside of the mineral resource protection areas as defined in the City's General Plan. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: Po~nti~ny a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of [] [] [] [] hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: petroleum products, pesticides, chemicals, or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency [] [] [] [] response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential [] [] [] [] health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of [] [] [] [] potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable [] ~ [] [] brush, grass, or trees? Comments: The proposed fire station site will include above ground storage tanks (1,000 gl. of diesel and 500 gl. of gasoline) for operation of the emergency generator and fire engines. Emergency shutoff switches and a fire suppression system will be installed. Potentially significant hazard impacts could 563 Checklist.doc 8 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 occur if a leak occurred in either of the fuel tanks. Construction Of the proposed fire station would not interfere with emergency response or evacuation plans. No flarmnable brash, grass, or trees are located in the area that would result in a significant fire hazard. Mitigation: Mitigation measures listed in Section XIX would reduce potential hazard impacts to a less · - . than significant level. X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: s~,.w,~,~, un~ v, var~,, N. a) Increases in existing noise levels? [] [] ~ [] b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? [] ~ [] [] Comments: Heavy earth moving equipment may produce noise levels in excess of 70 dB(A) at a distance of 50 feet during the construction period of the proposed project· Construction noise is considered to be less than significant because (1) it is a short-term activity with intermittent periods of noise generation, and (2) the area surrounding the extension of Street "A" and the fire station are vacant. Grading operations would occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Construction noise is exempt from the provisions of the City noise ordinance (see Municipal Code section 19.68.060). Consequently, noise associated with the grading operation would be regulated by $onditions included in the approved grading permit. Noise associated with the operation of the proposed fire station would be comparable to other fire stations in the city. Fire sirens would be the most noticeable source of noise associated with the proposed fire station; however, such sirens are exempt from noise regulations (Municipal Code Section 19.68.060.A). Air conditioning equipment will be at ground level and in an enclosure. The emergency generator may produce a noise level or 85 dB at 80 feet without noise attenuation. The generator would be operated during power outages and for monthly testing. Monthly testing is normally conducted on Saturdays. Noise standards for the adjacent multi-family residential area are set forth in Table II1 of Chapter 19.68 of the Municipal Code. The standards are as follows: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (weekdays)/8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (weekends) - 55 dB(A) 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. (weekdays)/10 p.m. to 8 a.m. (weekends) - 45 dB(A) The Village Two multi-family residential units planned for construction to the south and west of the proposed fire station could be significantly impacted by the emergency generator noise even though a six-foot high wall is also proposed to be constructed along the proposed fire station's southern and western site boundary. Mitigation: Mitigation measures listed in Section XIX would reduce noise impacts to a less than significant level. 563 Checklisl.doc 9 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have eot,~uy an effect upon, or result in a need for new or S~g~cant Unls ~r, nifionl So altered government services in any of the following Impact ~Iltipled l~pct Impel areas: a) Fire protection? [] [] [] ~ b) Police protection? [] r3 [] ~! c) Schools? [] [] o [] d) Maintenance of public facilities, including [] [] [] a roads? e) Other governmental services? [] [] [] ~ Comments: The Otay Ranch GDP requires the construction of a fire station to provide an adequate level of fire protection services to the surrounding area. No significant public service impacts would occur because the project would improve the level of fire services in the area, concurrent with the need for such services. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact ~oi:.:t:u~ the City's Threshold Standards? signille:n!IJnle~ Si~anl No AS described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seven ~reshold Standards. a) Fire/EMS ~ o ~ a The City's ~reshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85 % of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75 % of the cases. Comments: Construction of the proposed project would allow the City to meet the required level of service in the Otay Ranch area and no impacts to fire/EMS ~reshotd Standards are expected, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. b) Police r~ [] [] [] he C~ty s Threshold Standards reqmre that poi ce units must respond to 84 % of Priority 1 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority I calls of 4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62% of the Priority Il urgent calls throughout the City within 7 minutes and shall maintain an average response time to all Priority Il calls of 7 minutes or less. Comments: According to the Chula Visla Police Department, the proposed project will not impact the current response times; consequently, the proposed project would not result in a significant impact to the Police Threshold Standards. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. 563 Checklist.doc 10 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 c) Traffic [] t~ [] ~ The Threshold Standards require that all intersections must operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the exception that LOS "D" may occur during the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections. Intersections west of 1-805 are not to operate at a LOS below their 1987 LOS. No intersection may reach LOs "E" or "F" during the average weekday peak hour. Intersections of arterials with freeway ramps are exempt from this standard. Comments: Tl3.e Engineering Division reports that LOS "C" would be met on Street "A" and La Media Road after the addition of traffic (100 ADT) projected to be generated by the proposed fire station. Consequently, the proposed fire station complies with this Threshold Standard. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. d) Parks/Recreation [] [] [] [] The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3-acres/l,000 population. Comments: The proposed fire station is not subject to the park pad obligation required per City Ordinance (refer to Municipal Code Chapter 17. I0). The park and recreation threshold standard will not be impacted because the proposed fire station will not increase the demand for park and recreation services in the city. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. e) Drainage [] [] [] [] The City's Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. Comments: The City Engineering Department reports that the project will be required to construct new onsite drainage facilities. The facilities will be shown on the first submittal of the project improvement and grading plans. These new facilities, and the off-site drainage facilities, will adequately serve the project and no significant impacts would occur. The proposed project would comply with the Threshold Standard for storm water flows. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. e) Sewer o [] ~ [] The City's Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. Comments: The City Engineering Department reports that the furore sewer lines located in Street "A" and/or La Media Road will be adequate to serve the proposed fire station. No significant sewer facility impacts would result and the proposed fire station would comply with the Threshold Standard for sewer service. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. 563 Checklist.doc 11 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 f) Water o [] u [] The City's Threshold Standards require that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and that water quality standards are not jeopardized during growth and construction. Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever water conservation or fee off-set program the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance. Comments: The proposed fire station will be served by the water lines to be constructed in Street "A" or La Media Road. The proposed fire station can be adequately served by either water line. A decision as to which line to use will be made during the preparation of the grading and improvement plans. The proposed fire station would comply with the Threshold Standard for water service. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would vo,~n~i~uy the proposal result in a need for new systems, or Signi[icanlUnle~ Significant No .substantial alterations to the following utilities: imp.ct Mitigated Impact Imloaet a) Power or natural gas? rn [] u ~ b) Communications syster~s? [] ri o [] c) Local or regional water treatment or [] u [] ~ distribution facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? [] [] [] [] e) Storm wa er drainage? ~ [] c~ [] 0 Solid waste disposal? [] [3 <3 [] Comments: New utilities to be installed in Street "A" and La Media Road as part of the Village Two Otay Ranch project would serve the proposed fire station. Onsite drainage facilities will be constructed as approved on the project's improvement and grading plan. The proposed fire station is within the Otay Water District 711 Zone service area. The projected daily water demand is 3,348 gallons based on an average project demand of 2,232 gallons per day (gpd) per acre. Water service would be available from a 20-inch transmission main in La Media Road south of Olympic Parkway or a 12-inch line in Street "A.' Either of these lines would meet the water service requirements of the proposed fire station, including fire flow requirements. The estimated hydraulic grade line in the 711 Zone system during a maximum day demand plus 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) at the proposed fire station site is 665 feet. The residual pressure is 84 pounds per square-inch (psi); the minimum allowable pressure is 20 psi. Sewage flows from the proposed fire station will flow by gravity to the Poggi Canyon Interceptor in Olympic Parkway through the 12-inch gravity line in La Media Road or an 8-inch gravity line in Street "A." The Sewer Service Study for Village Two and Fire Station #7 indicates that either of these lines have sufficient capacity to serve the proposed fire station. Sewage generation from the proposed fire station has been calculated at 3,750 gallons per day (gpd) based on an average generation rate of 2,500 gpd/acre. The City Engineering Department also reported that either sewer line would adequately serve the proposed fire station because it is rated at 13.4 Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDUs) and the Village Two sewer system has 4,276 EDU's of remaining capacity. Consequently no significant impacts would OCCUr. 563 Checklist.doc 12 Prepared 6/7/02 The projected surface runoff from the proposed fire station site is 5 cubic feet per second (cfs). ' The Case No. ~ rUnoff would be conveyed to · the Poggt CanyonCreek channel via the storm drain system installed for Village Two. The Poggi Canyon regional detent/od facility has been designed to reduce the 100-year storm event flows to below the pre-developed 100-year peak flow condition. Pre-development and post- developmem calculations are contained in the Ma~ter Drainage Study for Poggi Canyon Creek and Wolf Canyon Creek -Otay Ranch Village Two TM Study dated March 20, 2002. Consequently, development of the proposed fire station site would not result in significant StOrm Water impacts. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XIV. AESTHETIcs. WouM the proposal: a) Obstruct any Scenic vista or view open to the t~ ~. ]~. public or will the proposal result in the c~ 121 1~ creation of an aesthetically offensive site Open to public view? _ . b) Cause the destruction or modification ora Scenic route? ~ r~ [3 c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effec/.'?' ' ' ' ~ r~ d) Create added light or glare SOurces that could o t] increase the level of sky glow in an area or tn ~ Cause this project lo fail to COmply with Section 19.66. 100 Title 197 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, e) Reduce an additional amount of spill light? ' ~Omme. nts: T~._e proposed fire stall,-- .-.' .... ~ ct . . ~ ~a nrc stat, on wdl be located in an ~b~V;;;~:~ baer;~S~bnl~ f,[,o~.m,,a~ des!gn, ated seemc route. The proposed Implementation of City Code Standards -.,u,u not oostruct a Scen,c v,sta or view. project. No adverse aec,,- -- . would minimize li~,hl a,-a ~,- - ~t-encs ~mpacts are anticipated '1~. ~ ~;~,,re produced by the des gn of h -- o,,,- psan and buildinv "lans r~ , ~t e station Will be approved by the Design Review Committee (DRC) prior t.o Construction. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal.. a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of'or c; the destruction of a prehistoric or historic t~ archaeological s re? o ~ b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical o~' c~ r3 aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic - · ' r~ building, structure, or object7 n 563 Checklist.doc 13 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a [] [] [] a physical change, which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious o~' Q c~ g ~ sacred uses within the potential impact area? e) Is the area identified on the City's General g [] [] [] Plan EIR as an area of high potential for archeological resources? Comments: The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan does not identify the project site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential cultural resources. Previous investigations of the Village Two planning area indicate that no cultural resources have been recorded on the proposed project site. Monitoring of grading is not required as the site is very small and the potential to find unrecorded sites is unlikely. No significant cultural impacts would result. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the o ~ g [] proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of paleontological resources ? Comments: Previous grading in the Otay Ranch area has uncovered a wide variety of fossil remains and there is a possibility that fossils may be uncovered during the cut grading for the extension of Street "A." Potentially significant paleontological resource impacts could occur if fossils are uncovered during the grading operation. Mitigation: Mitigation measures listed in Section XIX would reduce potential paleontological impacts to a less than significant level. XVII. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ~ [] [] [] regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? c)Interfere with recreation parks & recreation pans or programs? · Comments: The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element. The proposed facility does not increase the need for new parks or recreational facilities. No significant recreation impacts would occur. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XVII1. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory findings of significance, lf an EIR is needed, this section should be completed. 563 Checklist.doc 14 Prepared 06/07/02 Case No, IS-02-033 a) Does the project have the potential to degrade [] [] cl ~ the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population 1o 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 or California history or prehistory? Comments: The site is highly disturbed and is located in an urbanizing area. 'No sensitive plant or animal resource impacts would occur. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required· b) Does the project have the potential to achieve [] [] [] [] short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? Comments: The proposed project will not affect long-term environmental goals of the City because the project is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan (dated October 9, 2000). The project site is designated for development, and the proposed project would not negatively affect long-term environmental goals. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. c) 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.) Comments: The cumulative effects of developing the entire Otay Ranch, including the proposed project (i.e., extension of Street "A" and Fire Station #7), were analyzed in the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) Program EIR 90-01. The construction of the proposed project at this time would not result in any significant cumulative effects there were not considered in Program EIR 90-01. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. d) Does the project have environmental effects, [] [] [] ~ which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: No significant effects on human beings are anticipated to result from approving the proposed project. 563 Checklist.doc 15 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES: The following project revisions or mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project and will be implemented during the design, construction, and operation of the project: GEOPItYSICAL Erosion and Sedimentation 1. Prior to the issuance ora grading permit, a site-specific water quality report shall be submitted to the City Engineering Department that addresses all applicable regulations established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1JSEPA) as set forth in the Natural Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for urban runoff and storm water discharge and any regulations adopted by the City of Chula Vista pursuant to the NPDES regulations or requirements. The site-specific water quality report will address pollutants of concern and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs). This study will to ensure that pollutants and runoff from the project will be reduced to the maximum extent practicable (MEP). Implementation of the recommended BMPs during and after construction would reduce erosion and sedimentation in the downstream storm drain system to a less than significant level. The recommendations provided in the approved water quality report shall also be adopted as requirements of the proposed project. '%2. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) Permit Order No. 2001_01 and Best Management Practices (BMPs) are required to be implemented during and after construction to prevent sedimentation and other pollutants from entering the storm drain system. Short-term construction erosion would be reduced to a less than significant level by the installation of temporary desilting and erosion control devices. These devices include desilting basins, berms, hay bales, silt fences, dikes, and shoring. Pollutants resulting from the use of the site as a fire station shall be reduced to a less than significant level through the installation of a fl0w-based catch basin and/or gross pollutant traps that capture and retain floatable, trash, debris, and fine sand. AIR QUALITY Construction Related Emissions 1. All unpaved construction areas shall be sprinkled with water or other acceptable dust control agents during dust-generating activities to reduce dust emissions. Additional watering or dust control agents shall be applied during dry weather or windy days until dust emissions are not visible. 2. Tracks hauling dirt and debris shall be properly covered to reduce windblown dust and spills. 3. A 20-mile-per-hour speed limit on unpaved surfaces in connection with the project shall be enforced. 4. On dry days, dirt and debris spilled onto paved surfaces shall be swept up immediately to reduce re-suspension of particulate matter caused by vehicle movement. Approach routes to construction sites shall be cleaned daily of construction related dirt in dry weather. 563 Checklist doc 16 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 5. Onsite stockpiles of excavated material shall be coverod or watered. 6. Disturbed areas shall be hydroseeded, landscaped, or developed as quickly as possible and as directed by the City to reduce dust generation. 7. Heavy-duty construction equipment with modified combustion/fuel injection systems for emissions control shall be utilized during grading and construction activities. Catalytic reduction for gasoline-powered equipment shall be used. Also, construction equipment shall be equipped with prechamber diesel engines (or equivalenO together with proper maintenance HAZARDS Fuel Leaks The proposed fuels tanks shall be designed with the following specifications: 1. The above ground fuel tanks shall be designed with a double wall construction. 2. The above ground fuel tanks shall be constructed within a containment basin having a capacity of 150 percent of the fuel tank capacity.' NOISE ~,Emergency Generator 1. The emergency generator shall be enclosed in a masonry structure. The masonry wall shall be designed to reduce generator noise to 45 dB(A) at adjacent property lines. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES Cut Grading 1. A qualified a paleontologist will be retained to implement a paleontological monitoring and recovery program as a condition of the project construction contract. A qualified paleontologist is defined as an individual with and MS or Ph.D. in paleontology or geology that is a recognized expert in the identification and recovery of fossil materials. 2. The qualified paleontologist will attend the project pre-construction meeting to discuss project- grading plans with the project contractor(s). If the qualified paleontologist determines that proposed excavation/grading will likely cut into undisturbed portions of the underlying geologic formation, then monitoring will be conducted as outlined below. 3. The project paleontologist or a paleontological monitor will be on-site during original cutting of the underlying geologic formation. A paleontological monitor is defined 'as an individual who has experience in collection and salvage of fossil materials, and who is working under the direction of a qualified paleontologist. Monitoring of the noted geologic units will be at least half time at the beginning of excavation, and will be either increased or decreased depending on initial results (per direction by the project paleontologist) 4. In the event that well-preserved fossils are discovered, the project paleontologist will have the authortty to temporarily halt or redirect construction activities in the discovery area to allow recovery m a timely manner (typically on the order of 1 hour to 2 days). All collected fossil remains will be 563 Checklist.doc 17 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 cleaned, sorted and catalogued, and deposited in an appropriated scientific institution such as the San Diego Museum of Natural History. 5. A report (with a map showing fossil site locations) summarizing the result, analyses and conclusions of the above described monitoring/recovery program will be submitted to the City of Chula Vista Planning Department within three months of terminating monitoring activities. XX. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant(s) and/or Operator(s) stipulate that they have each read, understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this [Mitigated] Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicants' and/or Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that Applicant(s) and/or Operator(s) shall apply for an Environmental Impact Report. Printed l(lame and Title of Applicant or Agent S~ignatu~e of ~ppl~ca~t ol(Agent Date 563 Checklisl.doc 18 Prepared 6/7/02 Case No. IS-02-033 XXI, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The 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 Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the preceding pages. [] Land Use and Planning [] Transportation/Circulation [] Public Services [] Population and Housing [] Biological Resources [] Utilities and Service Systems · Geophysical [] Energy and Mineral. Resources [] Aesthetics · Water · Hazards [] Cultural Resources · Air Quality · Noise [] Recreation [] Mandatory Findings of Significance XXII. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: 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 MITIGATED 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 a significant effect(s) on the environment, [] but at least one 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, if the effect is a "potentially' significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. 1 find that although The proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, [] there WILL NOT be a significant effeci 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. An addendum has been prepared to provide a record of this determination. M ar ilyaCR. F.'Pdfiseggi Y 'X~/v Enviromnentat Review Coordinator City of Chula Vista 563 Checklist.doc 19 Prepared 6/7/02 ATTACHMENT "A" Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) Fire Station #7, Chula Vista, IS-02-033 This Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program has been prepared by the City of Chula Vista in conjunction with the proposed Fire Station #7 project and extension of Street "A" (184)2-033). The proposed project has been evaluated in an Initial Study/Mihgated Negative Declaration (1S/MND) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and City/State CEQA guidelines. The legislation requires public agencies to ensure that adequate mitigation measures are implemented and monitored for Mitigated Negative Declarations, such as IS-02-033. AB 3180 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts. The Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for this project ensures adequate implementation of mitigation for the following potential impacts(s): 1. Geophysical 2. Water 3. Air Quality 4. Hazards 5. Paleontological Resources ~' MONITORING PROGRAM Due to the nature of lhe environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Co})rdinator shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator for the City of Chnla Vista. The applicant Shall be responsible to ensure that the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoripg Reporting Program are met to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Evidence in written form confirming compliance with the mitigation measures specified in MND/IS-02-033 shall be provided by the applicant to the Environmental Review Coordinator. The Environmental Review Coordinator will thus provide the ultimate verification that the mitigation measures have been accomplished. Table 1, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Checklist, lists the mitigation measures listed in Section E, Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Effects, of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, which will be implemented as part of the project. In order to determine if the applicant has implemented the measure, the method and timing of verification are identified, along with the City department or agency responsible for monitoring/verifying that the applicant has completed each mitigation measure. Space for the signature of the verifying person and the date of inspection is provided in the last column.