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Home My WebLink AboutRCC AGENDA PK 2001/01/29 Mitigated Negative Declaration PROJECT NAME: Moss Street Townhomes PROJECT LOCATION: 345 Moss Street ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 619-051-21 & 22 PROJECT APPLICANT: Jorge Sanchez & Daniel Contreras CASE NO.: IS-01-09 DATE: January 29, 2001 A. Proi ect Setting The proposed project is located at 345 Moss Street, situated south of Moss Street, between Fourth and Third Avenue in the Montgomery Specific Planning Area (Exhibit A), The subject site consists of two developed lots for a total of 0,83 acres, A 0,5 acre lot fTonts on Moss Street and a second 0,33 acre lot is land-locked behind to the rear. A single-family residence is constructed on the lot fTonting on Moss Street and a storage shed/workshop currently occupies the second parcel. The site is relatively flat and is located in a fully urbanized area of the City, Surrounding properties are zoned R-3 - Multiple Family Residential to the north, south, and west, and CCP - Commercial to the east. The adjacent commercial site is developed with retail commercial (K-Mart), Residential properties to the north are developed with apartments and single family residential; and properties to the south and west are developed with apartments. B. Proi ect Description The applicant proposes to construct a 14-unit townhome project, The two-story project includes seven (7) two-unit buildings, twenty-eight (28) enclosed garage parking spaces, six (6) guest parking spaces, and a 2,120 square foot outdoor common use area, Each unit is a two-level, three bedroom, three bath unit with an attached two-car garage, The applicant would be required to install curb, gutter and sidewalk along the Moss Street fTontage per City Engineering Standards, A central driveway provides access to the proposed project. The project will require the consolidation of the two subject lots into one legal parcel. Individual units will be equipped with sprinklers for fire protection, The project landscape includes a mixture of trees, shrubs, and turf throughout the complex and will be subject to review and approval of the City's landscape planner. C, Compliance with Zoning and Plans The subject property is zoned R3 - Apartment Residential and designated RH - Residential High (18-27 dwelling units/acre) on the City's General Plan. The project is also located in the Montgomery Specific Planning Area, which also designates the site as RH - Residential High, The 14-unit project is consistent with the current zoning and General Plan designations that would allow for a maximum of25 units (I unit per 1,430 square feet), The 1 site plan includes 11,630 square feet of open space (922 square feet per unit) which exceeds the Municipal Code requirement of 400 square feet per unit. The proposed project exceeds the Municipal Code parking requirement by six (6) parking spaces, D, Public Comments On December 7,2000 a Notice ofInitial Study was circulated to property owners within 500- foot radius of the proposed project site, The public comment period ended December 18, 2000, No comments were received, E, Identification of Environmental Effects An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required, This Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. I. Air Quality & Hazards Potential Impacts Associated with Aesbestos The proposed project includes the demolition of a single-family residence and accessory building. The demolition of these buildings may result in the release of hazardous materials such as asbestos, In order to mitigate potential impacts to a level below significance the existing structures will be examined for the presence of asbestos prior to demolition, The applicant will be required to contract with a consultant certified by the State of California to conduct asbestos assessments and supervise the proper removal of this element if it is found on-site. The applicant will adhere to all State and local regulations, These regulations require that a permit be obtained and the proper protocols followed in the removal of asbestos, 2, Noise Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Zoning Code specifies Exterior Noise Limits (Environmental Noise - LEQ in any hour and Nusiance Noise - not to be exceeded any time) of 50 dB for multiple family residential at night (10 pm t07 am weekdays & 10 pm to 7 am weekends) and 60 dB during the day (7 am to 10 pm weedays & 8 am to 10 pm weekends), The standard for multiple family interior noise limits are 45 dB at night (10 pm to 7 am) and 55 dB during the day (7 am to 10 pm), On-site noise is dominated by street traffic noise from nearby 3" A venue and Moss Street with some contribution from parking lot traffic and service delivery truck traffic from the adjacent commercial use (K-Mart), The parking lot and delivery truck noise from the K-Mart site may result in the exposure of future occupants of the proposed project to severe noise levels, Due to this potential noise impact, an Acoustical Analysis was prepared by Douglas Eliar & Associates. (January 10, 2001), The Acoustical Analysis evaluated impacts to future sensitive receivers in relation to the noise level standard discussed above, A noise metering device was placed on the subject site adjacent 2 to the loading area behind K-Mart. This monitor was used to record a series of hourly average noise levels (LEQ) recorded between the hours of 4 pm January 2nd and II am January 5~ 2001, The Acoustical analysis concluded that the outdoor use area will be subject to noise levels below 60dB(A) CNEL. This is considered normally acceptable for outdoor residential use by the City of Chula Vista, However, five daytime hourly average noise levels above 60 dB(A) LEQ were recorded, The loudest of these hourly excess noise levels was 66,0 dB(A)LEQ, This noise generated by the adjacent K-Mart shipping and receiving area exceeds the hourly average noise levels and requires mitigation, Mitigation of potential exterior noise impacts can be achieved through the construction of a sound attenuation wall along the eastern property boundary. from the southern property boundary north to the front yard setback boundary, The sound attenuation wall shall be constructed as specified below in Section F, In accordance with California Administrative Code. Title 24. Standard construction techniques will provide a minimum reduction in noise of 15dB (A) CNEL of exterior noise levels to an interior receiver. Therefore, no further analysis is required for residential units located in an area of less than 60 dB(A) CNEL and the proposed project is in compliance with the Municipal Code, F. Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts Specific project mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental impacts identified in the Initial Study to a level below significance, The mitigation measures will be made a condition of approval and shall be incorporated in the approved Mitigation Monitoring Program (Attachment "A") AIR QUALITY & HAZARDS Aesbestos Related Impacts 1. Prior to demolition of the eXlstmg buildings, the applicant shall contract with an environmental consultant certified by the State of California to conduct testing for the presence of asbestos and for the proper removal and disposal of this element, if detected, The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all the required pennits fÌ'om all affected state and local regulatory agencies including the Air Pollution Control District and shall provide proof of having obtained approval to proceed with this process to the Planning and Building Department prior to obtaining a building pennit. NOISE Exterior Noise Impacts 1. A sound attenuation wall shall be constructed along the eastern property line from its southern end to the front setback (or 20 feet from the northern property line) prior to occupancy of the proposed project. The sound attenuation wall shall be of solid construction design with the use of either masonry, wood, plastic, fiberglass, or a combination of these materials, It shall be constructed with no cracks or gaps through or below the wall, It must be of tongue and groove design or have all gaps and cracks filled with a caulking compund, Any gates must be designed 3 with overlapping closures, If wood is used, it must use at least 7/8 of an inch thick material or have a density of at least 3 1/2 pounds per square foot. Plexiglass, lexan or plastic can be used in place of wood to preserve the surrounding view, Typically, this construction is a 3 Ih foot wall of masonry with plexiglass lexan up to the specified height. If lexan or plastic is used, it must be at least \4 inch thick material. G. Consultation 1. City ofChula Vista: Edalia Olivo-Gomez, Planning Division Steve Power, Planning Division Gary Williams, Planning Division Cliff Swanson, Engineering Division Frank Rivera, Engineering Division Ralph Leyva, Traffic Engineering Majed AI-Ghafy, Traffic Engineering Bill Ullrich, Public Works Chief Plans Examiner, Building Division Justin Gipson, Fire Department Sweetwater Authority: Russell Collins Applicant's Agent: Jorge Sanchez 2, Documents Title 19, Chula Vista'Municipal Code Chula Vista General Plan Montgomery Specific Plan Acoustical Analysis for Moss Street Townhomes, Dougla Eilar & Associates, January 10,2001 (Revised January 29, 2001), 3, 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration, The report reflects the independent judgement of the City of Chula Vista, Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available rrom the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. 1t~4'/~?~ ¿Q' Date: Jþlf/ò/ ( ( aril , F, Ponseggi ) Environmental Review Coordinator 4 CHULA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL CHULA VISTA COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT R PROJECT JORGE SANCHEZ PROJECT DESCRIPTION: APPLICANT: DESIGN REVIEW PROJECT 345 Moss Street ADDRESS: Request: Proposed construction of (8) 2-story single family - residential townhomes (16 units) built on 0.828 acres = LOCATOR FILE NUMBER: with 40 total parking spaces provided, 32 spaces No Scale DRC - 01-09 enclosed garage and 8 compact parking spaces, C:\myfilesllocators\DRC0109,cdr 09/14/00 EXIBIT A Case No.IS-Ol-09 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Name of Proponent: Jorge Sanchez & Daniel Contreras 2, Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 3. Address and Phone Nnmber of Proponent: 515 4th Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 420-8690 4. Name of Proposal: Moss Street Townhomes 5. Date of Checklist: January 29. 2001 PotenliaUy Potentially Significant Lesstban Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or 0 0 0 0 zoning? b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or 0 0 0 0 policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations 0 0 0 0 (e.g" impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of 0 0 0 0 an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? Comments: The proposed project consists of the construction of a 14-unit townhome complex on a developed O,83-acre site, The subject property is zoned R3 -Apartment Residential Zone and designated RH- Residential High on the City's General Plan, The project is also located in Montgomery Specific Planning Area, The Montgomery Specific Plan conforms to the General Plan designation, The proposal is consistent with the Zoning, General Plan, and Specific Plan designations, No mitigation is required, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required (M:\hornclplannmglkeJlhltemp!ate\ckIISt. tern) pagel Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local 0 0 0 ~ population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either 0 0 0 ~ directly or indirectly (e,g" through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable 0 0 0 ~ housing? Comments: The proposal is an infill project located on a developed site zoned and designated on the City's general plan for multiple-family residential. The development of this site with an apartment complex will not result in the inducement of substantial growth in this area or in the displacement of existing housing, Additional housing opportunities will be created as a result of the proposed development. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required Ill. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in 0 0 0 ~ geologic substructures? b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or 0 0 0 ~ overcovering of the soil? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief 0 0 0 ~ features? d) The destruction, covering or modification of 0 0 0 ~ any unique geologic or physical features? e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils. 0 0 0 ~ either on or off the site? t) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach 0 0 0 ~ 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 0 0 0 ~ hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: There are no known geophysical conditions present that expose people to geologic or earth hazards, The project site is relatively flat and includes minimal grading, No mitigation measures are required, (M:\homelplannmglkelth\template\ckllst.tem) page2 Potentially Potentially Significant Less tban Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, D D D 181 or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water D D D 181 related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other D D D 181 alteration of surface water quality (e,g" temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any D D D 181 water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction D D D 181 of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either D D D 181 through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of D D D 181 groundwater? h) Impacts to groundwater quality? D D D 181 i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood D D D 181 waters? j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water D D D 181 otherwise available for public water supplies? Comments: The project is located on an improved property developed with a single family residence and metal storage shed, The site is near flat and requires minimal grading, The site currently drains to Moss Street. A change in drainage pattern is not proposed. Development of the site with a I4-unit townhome complex will result in a negligible increase in surface water run-off. As a standard Engineering Department condition of approval, drainage improvements are required to be included on the first submittal of grading/improvement plans, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to D D D 181 an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? D 181 D D c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, D D D 181 (M:\home\planning\keith\template\cklist tern) page3 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significanl No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact or cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? 0 0 0 I!I e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or 0 0 0 I!I non-stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: The project is consistent with the City's General Plan, The project would generate an additional 102 average daily trips, which does not substantially affect regional air quality, The project would not alter air movements, humidity, or climatic temperature, The residential project would not create objectionable odors or expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, The proposed project includes the demolition of a single-family residence and accessory building. The demolition of these buildings may result in the release of hazardous materials such as asbestos. In order to mitigate potential impacts to a level below significance, the existing structures will be examined for the presence of asbestos prior to demolition, The applicant will be required to contract with a consultant certified by the State of California to conduct asbestos assessments and supervise the proper removal of this element if it is found on-site, The applicant will adhere to all State and local regulations, These regulations require that a permit be obtained and the proper protocols followed in the removal of asbestos, Mitigation: Prior to demolition of the eXlstmg buildings, the applicant shall contract with an environmental consultant certified by the State of California to conduct testing for the presence of asbestos and for the proper removal and disposal of this element, if detected, The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all the required permits from all affected state and local regulatory agencies including the Air Pollution Control District and shall provide proof of having obtained approval to proceed with this process to the Planning and Building Department prior to obtaining a building permit. VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 I!I 0 0 b) Hazards to safety from design features (e,g" 0 0 0 I!I sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e,g" farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to 0 I!I 0 0 nearby uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 0 I!I e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or 0 0 0 I!I bicyclists? f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 I!I alternative transportation (e,g, bus turnouts. bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 I!I 0 0 0 I!I (M:\home\plannmglkelth\tempJate\ckhsttem) page4 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than SigniRcant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 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: The proposed 14-unit townhome project would have a minimal effect on traffic patterns and volumes on the adjacent streets, Moss Street and Third and Fourth A venues provide primary access to the project. The trip generation rate per unit is eight (8) average daily trips (ADT) per day for a total of 102 additional (ADT), The existing trip generation associated with the single family residence is 10 (ADT), The Engineering Department has determined that the additional ADT volumes on Moss Street. Fourth Avenue, and Third Avenue would not exceed the City's Level-of-Service design ADT volume, The project prop!,ment would be required to install curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the Moss Street frontage per City Engineering Standards, Thirty-four (34) on-site parking spaces are proposed, Twenty-eight (28) spaces are enclosed in a garage and six (6) will be designated for guest. Proposed on-site parking exceeds the Municipal Code parking requirement of two (2) spaces per unit. No hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists would be created by the proposed townhome project. No traffic related impacts would result, Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required, VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of 0 0 0 181 concern or species that are candidates for listing? b) Locally designated species (e,g,. heritage 0 0 0 181 trees)? c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g, 0 0 0 181 oak forest, coastal habitat, etc,)? d) Wetland habitat (e,g" marsh, riparian and 0 0 0 181 vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 181 t) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 181 efforts? Comments: The site is currently developed and located in an urbanized area, There are no sensitive plan or animal species on-site, No biological impacts would result from the proposed use of the site, Mitigation: No mitigation measures would be required, (M:\home\planmng\kelth\template\ckllsttcm) page~ Potentially Potentially Significant Less tban Significant Unku Signilicant N. Impact Mitigated Impact Impact VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation 0 0 0 ¡;¡ plans? b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and 0 0 0 ¡;¡ inefficient manner? c) If the site is designated for mineral resource 0 0 0 ¡;¡ protection, will this project impact this protection? Comments: The proposed project does not conflict with the recently adopted C02 Reduction Plan, The CO2 Reduction Plan encourages infill housing and increased housing density near mass transit. The infill project will provide 14 housing opportunities for large families, The current use of the land only provides for one and a maximum of 2 housing opportunities, Residents of the proposed project will be served by an existing transit line (Route 704) that stops at 4'" A venue and Moss Street. The project proponent will provide curb, gutter. and sidewalk along the Moss Street frontage, These improvements will aid pedestrian circulation in the project area, The project is also located near commercial uses on 3,d and 4th A venues that could potentially result in less reliance on the automobile, The proposed project is subject to compliance with Energy Requirements of the Uniform Building Code and therefore, should not result in the use of non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner, The project is not located in an area designated for mineral resource protection as defined in the City's General Plan, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 0 ¡;¡ hazardous substances (including. but not limited to: petroleum products. pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency 0 0 0 ¡;¡ response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential 0 0 0 ¡;¡ health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of 0 0 0 ¡;¡ potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 ¡;¡ brush, grass, or trees? (M:\home\planmnglkeilh\templatelckIISUem) page6 Potentially Potentially Significant Less thaD Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact Comments: The use of the site for a proposed townhome project does not include the use or storage of hazardous materials, The surrounding area is developed with residential and commercial uses that do not include the use or storage of hazardous materials, The proposed project includes the demolition of a single- family residence and accessory building, The demolition of these buildings may result in the release of hazardous materials such as asbestos. Potential impacts and mitigation to reduce these impacts to a level below significance has been addressed in Section X Air Quality, of the Checklist. Mitigation: See Section X Air Quality, X. NOISE. " Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 0 181 b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 181 0 0 Comments: Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Zoning Code specifies Exterior Noise Limits (Environmental Noise - LEQ in any hour and Nuisance Noise - not to be exceeded any time) of 50 dB for multiple family residential at night (10 pm to 7 am weekdays & 10 pm to 7 am weekends) and 60 dB during the day (7 am to 10 pm weekdays & 8 am to 10 pm weekends), The standard for multiple family interior noise limits are 45 dB at night (10 pm to 7 am) and 55 dB during the day (7 am to 10 pm), On-site noise is dominated by street traffic noise from nearby 3" A venue and Moss Street with some contribution from parking lot traffic and service delivery truck traffic from the adjacent commercial use (K-Mart), The parking lot and delivery truck noise from the K-Mart site may result in the exposure of future occupants of the proposed project to severe noise levels, Due to this potential noise impact. an Acoustical Analysis was prepared by Douglas Eliar & Associates, (January 10, 2001), The Acoustical Analysis evaluated impacts to future sensitive receivers in relation to the noise level standard discussed above. A noise-metering device was placed on the subject site adjacent to the loading area behind K-Mart. This monitor was used to record a series of hourly average noise levels (LEQ) recorded between the hours of 4 pm January 20d and II am January 5'h 2001, The Acoustical analysis concluded that the outdoor use area will be subject to noise levels below 60dB(A) CNEL. This is considered normally acceptable for outdoor residential use by the City of Chula Vista, However, five daytime hourly average noise levels above 60 dB(A) LEQ were recorded, The loudest of these hourly excess noise levels was 66,0 dB(A)LEQ, This noise generated by the adjacent K-Mart shipping and receiving area exceeds the hourly average noise levels and requires mitigation, Mitigation of potential exterior noise impacts can be achieved through the construction of a sound attenuation wall along the eastern property boundary. from the southern property boundary north to the front yard setback boundary, The sound attenuation wall shall be constructed as specified in the mitigation section below, (M:\homelplanmng\kcithltemplate\ckhsttem) page? Potentially Potentially Significant Lessthaß Significant Un1~ SignuJCaßt N. Impact Mitigated Im..ct Impact In accordance with California Administrative Code, Title 24. Standard construction techniques will provide a minimum reduction in noise of 15dB (A) CNEL of exterior noise levels to an interior receiver, Therefore, no further analysis is required for residential units located in an area of less than 60 dB(A) CNEL and the proposed project is in compliance with the Municipal Code, Mitigation: 1, The sound attenuation wall shall be of solid construction design with the use of either masonry. wood, plastic, fiberglass, or a combination of these materials. It shall be constructed with no cracks or gaps through or below the wall. It must be of tongue and groove design or have all gaps and cracks filled with a caulking compound, Any gates must be designed with overlapping closures, If wood is used, it must use at least 7/8 of an inch thick material or have a density of at least 3 1/2 pounds per square foot. Plexiglass, lexan or plastic can be used in place of wood to preserve the surrounding view, Typically, this construction is a 3 112 foot wall of masonry with plexiglass lexan up to the specified height. If lexan or plastic is used, it must be at least II> inch thick material. XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 cg b) Police protection? 0 0 0 cg c) Schools? 0 0 0 cg d) Maintenance of public facilities, including 0 0 0 cg roads? e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 cg Comments: The Police and Fire Departments reported that the project would not result in an impact to services, School fees would be paid at the building permit stage in accordance with provisions of State Law, The Chula Vista Elementary School District recommended annexation of the project site to a community facilities district. However, under State Law the payment of school fees minimizes impacts to school facilities to a level below significance, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact 0 0 0 cg the City's Threshold Standards? As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seen Threshold Standards, (M:lhome\plannmg\kelthltemplate\ckhst.tem) pagel! PotentiaUy Potentially Si~ificant Lesstban Si~ificant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Fire/EMS 0 0 0 181 The Threshold 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: The proposed project consists of the redevelopment of an existing developed site located in an urbanized area of the City, The nearest fire station is Station #5, located at 391 Oxford Street. The projected response time for fire/EMS services is approximately 4 to 6 minutes, As such, the proposed project is not anticipated to significantly impact the Fire/EMS Threshold Standard. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, b) Police 0 0 0 181 The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84 % of Priority 1 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 1 calls of 4,5 minutes or less, Police units must respond to 62,10% of Priority 2 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 7 minutes or less, Comments: The proposed project consists of the redevelopment of an existing developed site located in an urbanized area of the City, The Police Department reports that the proposed project is not anticipated to result in a significant impact to the Police Threshold Standard, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, c) Traffic 0 0 0 181 I. City-wide: Maintain LOS "C" or better as measured by observed average travel speed on all signalized arterial segments except that during peak hours a LOS of "D" can occur for no more than any two hours of the day, 2, West of 1-805: Those signalized intersections which do not meet the standard above may continue to operate at their current 1991 LOS, but shall not worsen, Comments: According to the Engineering Department, the proposed project does not generate a significant increase in traffic, The proposed project complies with this Threshold Standard, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 181 d) Parks/Recreation The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres/I,OOO population east of 1- 805, (M:\home\plannmglkelth\tcrnplate\ckhsl. tern) page9 PotendaDy PotentiaDy Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact Comments: The proposed project is located west of 1-805, therefore the Parks and Recreation Threshold Standard does not apply, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, e) Drainage 0 0 0 II The 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 Engineering Department has indicated that the off-site drainage capacities will not be affected. The subject site is graded to drain towards Moss Street. There are curb inlets at the southeast and northeast corners of 4th A venue and Moss Street that are connected to a 21" reinforced concrete pipe flowing in a northerly direction, The existing facilities should be adequate to serve the project. As a standard Engineering condition of approval, a drainage system shall be incorporated in the design with the first submittal of grading and improvement plans, The applicant is required to implement Best Management Practices to prevent pollution of storm drainage system during and after construction, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, t) Sewer 0 0 0 II The 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 has determined that an existing 8" sewer main under Moss Street is adequate to serve the proposed project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, g) Water 0 0 0 II The 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, (M:\homelplanmnglkeJth\templatelckILst.tern) pagelO PotentiaUy PotentiaUy Significant Less than SignIricant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact Comments: The Sweetwater Authority has determined that an existing twelve-inch water main located on the south side of Moss Street, adjacent to the project site is adequate to serve the proposed project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? 0 0 0 ~ b) Communications systems? 0 0 0 ~ c) Local or regional water treatment or 0 0 0 ~ distribution facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 0 0 ~ e) Storm water drainage? 0 0 0 ~ t) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 IIi Comments: The proposed project is located in an urbanized area with existing ntility and service facilities, These existing facilities are adequate to serve the proposed development. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the 0 0 0 ~ public or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? b) Cause the destruction or modification of a 0 0 0 IIi scenic route? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 0 0 ~ d) Create added light or glare sources that could 0 0 0 ~ increase the level of sky glow in an area or cause this project to fail to comply with Section 19,66,100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 19? e) Reduce an additional amount of spill light? 0 0 0 ~ (M:\horne\p!anmng\keJth\ternplate1ckhst tern) pagel 1 Potentially Potentially Signllzcant Less than Significanl Uol", Significanl No 1m.." Mitigaled Impact 1m.." Comments: No adverse aesthetic impacts are anticipated because development of the site would not obstruct a scenic vista or view and is not located on or near a scenic route, The project requires review and approval by the City's Design Review Committee, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of or 0 0 0 CiII the destruction or a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or 0 0 0 CiII aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a 0 0 0 CiII physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious or 0 0 0 CiII sacred uses within the potential impact area? 0 0 0 CiII e) Is the area identified on the City's General 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 subject site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential cultural resources, The project does not include any grading, Therefore, there would be no significant impacts to cultural resources on the project site, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the 0 0 0 CiII proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of paleontological resources? Comments: The conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan does not identify the subject site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential paleontological resources, The project site is relatively flat with minimal grading required, There would be no significant impacts because there are no known paleontological resources on the project site, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, XVII. RECREATION. Would the proposal: (M:\home\plannmg\Kellhltemplate\ckhst.tem) pagel2 Potentially PotentiaUy Significant Less than Significanl Unless Significant No ImpaCI Mitigated Impact Impacl a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? 0 0 0 t; b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 0 t; c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation 0 0 0 t; plans or programs? Comments: The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element. Impacts to recreational facilities would be less than significant. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory findings of significance. If an EIR is needed, this section should be completed, a) Does the project have the potential to degrade 0 0 0 t; the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods or California history or prehistory? Comments: The site is located in an urbanized area and is partially developed with a single-family residence and accessory structure, No sensitive plant or animal resources or historical/archeological resources are present. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, b) Does the project have the potential to achieve 0 0 0 t; short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? Comments: Construction of townhomes on the proposed site is consistent with the City's General Plan and would not affect long-term environmental goals of the City, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, c) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 0 t; individually limited, but cumulatively (M:\home\planmng\ketthltemplate\ckhst.tem) pagel3 PotenHaUy Potentially Significant Less than SignirIcanf Unl~ Significant N" Impact Mitigated Imp''' Impact 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 project site is in a fully developed urbanized area and redevelopment of the site would not result in cumulative environmental effects, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required d) Does the project have environmental effect 0 0 0 181 which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: No adverse effects on human beings are anticipated from redeveloping the site with townhomes, 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 or operation of the project: AIR QUALITY & HAZARDS 1. Prior to demolition of the existing buildings. the applicant shall contract with an environmental consultant certified by the State of California to conduct testing for the presence of asbestos and for the proper removal and disposal of this element, if detected, The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all the required permits from all affected state and local regulatory agencies including the Air Pollution Control District and shall provide proof of having obtained approval to proceed with this process to the Planning and Building Department prior to obtaining a building permit. NOISE 1, A sound attenuation wall shall be constructed along the eastern property line from its southern end to the front setback (or 20 feet from the northern property line) prior to occupancy of the proposed project. The sound attenuation wall shall be of solid construction design with the use of either masonry, wood, plastic, fiberglass, or a combination of these materials, It shall be constructed with no cracks or gaps through or below the wall, It must be of tongue and groove design or have all gaps and cracks filled with a caulking compound, Any gates must be designed with overlapping closures, If wood is used, it must use at least 7/8 of an inch thick material or have a density of at least 3 1/2 pounds per square foot. Plexiglass. lexan or plastic can be used in place of wood to preserve the surrounding view, Typically, this construction is a 3 'h foot wall of masonry with plexiglass lexan up to the specified height. If lexan or plastic is used, it must be at least \<\ inch thick material. (M:\home\plallnmg\kcllhltemplate\ekhst.tem) page14 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, resentative of Signature of Authorize\! Representative Date o~l"" \~ I [Property Owner's Name] Printed Name and Title of [Operator if different from Property Owner] Signature of Authorized Representative of Date [Operator if different from Property Owner] 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 following pages, OLand Use and Planning o Transportation/Circulation o Public Services o Population and Housing o Biological Resources o Utilities and Service Systems o Geophysical o Energy and Mineral Resources o Aesthetics o Water . Hazards o Cultural Resources . Air Quality . Noise o Recreation o Mandatory Findings of Significance (M:\home\plannmg\keith\template\ckhst.tem) pagel::' XXII. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the D 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 D an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but D at least one effect: I) 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, I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the D environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. An addendum has been prepared to provide a record of this determination, ~J t?~r¡; c:2P4/0/ . arilyn ,F. ponseggi J Date Environmental Review Coordinator City of Chula Vista (M:\homelptannmg\kelthltemplate\ckllsl.tem) pagel6 ATTACHMENT "A" MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) Moss Street Townhomes, /S-01-09 MMRP REQUIREMENTS This Mitigation Monitoring Program is prepared for the City of Chula Vista in conjunction with the proposed Moss Street Townhomes (IS-01-09) project. The proposed project has been evaluated in an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISIMND) 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 on Mitigated Negative Declarations, such as IS-OI-09, AB 3180 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts, The Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project ensures adequate implementation of mitigation for the following potential impacts(s): 1. Air Quality & Hazards 2, Noise MONITORING PROGRAM Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Coordinator shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator for the City of Chula Vista, It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program are met to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator, Evidence in written fonn confinning compliance with the mitigation measures specified in MND/IS-OI-09 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 I, 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. 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