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Home My WebLink AboutRCC AGENDA PK 2001/05/09 ftyY'-- 4 Mitigated Negative Declaration PROJECT NAME: Fourth Park Place PROJECT LOCATION: 88 Fourth Avenue between C Street and D Street ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO,: 565-140-29 PROJECT APPLICANT: Charles Carroll CASE NO,: IS-Ol-027 DATE: May 9, 2001 A. Project Setting This O,63-acre vacant site is a rectangular-shaped parcel located on the west side of Fourth Avenue between C and D Streets (Exhibit A - Locator Map), In 1991, two single-family residences were removed from the site, The residences were not identified as historic in a previous project review (IS-9l-39), The surrounding area is fully developed with following uses: North Single- family residential; East Multi-family residential; West Multi-family residential; and South Multi-family residential. The fTont two-thirds of the property is essentially flat and minimal grading would be required to prepare this area for construction, The rear one-third of the property slopes downward to the northwest comer of the site, The top of the slope is at 62 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) and the toe of the slope is at 44 feet. The site contains non-native plant material. No listed plant or animal species is known to occupy the site or surrounding area, The site has been previously disturbed and no cultural or paleontological resources are known to be present. B, Project Description The proposed project is a 10-unit townhouse apartment complex with each unit containing three bedrooms and a two-car garage (Exhibit B - Site Plan), Unit sizes range from 1,825 sq,ft, to 1,992 sq,ft, Twenty enclosed parking spaces are provided plus one off-street parking space, Curb, gutter, and sidewalk are currently constructed along Fourth Avenue; they will be reconstructed to accommodate the proposed project driveway. An 890 sq,ft, Tot Lot area is provided at the rear of Building 1. 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"'''/\\,"......,"\ \C","_""'-~~", ".... ' \" , ~"'y .',"" \ " "'" \ ',"" \ ' .' -" ,--- ~ - "., .' \ ". '\-J..-l\-- -..- _".' __"i' ' \ -' ._\ .\\ L ","'" " . ,,"/ ,""" ,ç~"-"- " , "" ",,' E1: ./" , '\" \ ,=\/\"" \\\ \ \\ \ \\::..Ä'\ ,,\.,,'c:\-.\. .\:,\\\ ,,' ;,\;, :s\':i~\~1 \..+<\\~\::-\ \c \ \ '\ ," ,,\,,\. ../ \. \\, \.. \ '""' \ \ ,,\ \.. t,,\ './í"""·,) 1::/'\/-"'\ \,," ~-_... ~,_.... ,----'. CHULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT PROJECT UNI-MECH PROJECT PEsCRIF'TION, APPLICAN~ INITIAL STUDY F'ROJECT B8 Fourth Avenue ADDRESS; Request: Propo...~ cons1nJclion of (10) Iw....tory resl~enti.1 units consl&tlng of (2) 4"unlt buildings and (1) 2-unll ,..", LOCATOR FILE NUMeEFt; building. Eech unit will be a 2"level. 3-bedroom, 2,5 No Scale IS - 01-027 bathroom townhouse with en etteched 2·car garaga, c ""'11", "1,,,,,,1,,,,11:""11:""'.,"·), ""l'II:'.'\' f)(..\-t (1!!'Þn- ~ --- -~_..-_--- --------..----------..-- '--- --.--..-- n~ ~'.- ,-, ~ ~ .. r· ~ <:.. : ¡ I' ¡ J "!'I'~ I""""'· --- , , "'''''''1 ' I ..~..~P~i " 1,.1'.-' , "i!. " I __ , 'I co ~"---*~, I ~ ,! " Z: ,. ¡:;: I' I~' , . , :-<::¡~Ltt:,_- - "'1.'- I ~ .. .. ~ ;s:: .. -.. .. '- ~ ~--~.t"' ~ ~~ - - ' " I ~ ~~ , I ~ o !!¡ I , ", 95Wi¡¡ ~ ¡- N1B 3IJ: 15 W "'" "t'''...... .. ~ ~ I ! ",'""","""",'".e, ; i _/', , ¡ ì , , . 1 . ' - ! i i ~ ¡;;-. 'i .. ¡.:: ~ , ! _ q , z i I - - - ..... ¡ , . ~ ~ !i! , '. I ~ ~ ¡ ,- I, . - "1 I . . I, , 1 ;~. i 'I ¡ I' - " . s '" ~ - l l,i I ~ " If I ~ - r I ¡ ¡ " I ,., -- 'I ;::n 1'1' ~ ¡ I [ ~ ~ . . i¡! 0 I f [ - -N ! r ¡ ~ ~ I~ ~": '~¡ , ' gW ~ ~ i ~ ~~ ~ I --- . - --- ~ . f t ____ ::''';''--' po n I, I 8 , 'I """" "'0 & D'S" Ii'" ;' ',cr",C" ~ ~ I 1 I - ,= ,..... I" ~, - '""""" ~- --'--" 1~';¡; ~:: ,;~ ~¿¡;g:.~~'$'~C);, " c' { ; C' .. $ N1S-:36'lS"W 0,} , 95.00' .. ' a. :I~ -- -.-~~-.~ -,-<---.~ -,--- -,~ --.~ ---,~ ,- -,-~ n ~ , " H OJ ~ ... fOURTH t STREET ~ "" ~ s -.. I '1 ~ -; g; I :::oj; ~ , I , Þ < ~ z c ~ "" FOURTH PARK PLACE ~, I arr .15 88 FOURTH A VENUE CHULA VISTA 1'r1' Iii' available to the site, 1 he dwelling units would meet ZOlllug and Building Code size requirements; the maximum building height is proposed to be 28 feet. C, Compliance with Zoning and Plans The proposed IO-unit townhouse apartment project is consistent with the R-3 (Medium Multiple Residential) zoning designation which requires a minimum size of ],510 sq,ft, for three-bedroom apartments, The 10-unit apartment project is consistent with the HM (Medium-High Residential) General Plan designation (] ]-]8 dulac) would allow a maximum of] 7 apartments units, The proposed 6,526 sq,ft, of open space (652 sq,ft, per unit) exceeds the Zoning Code requirement of 480 sq,ft, per unit. The project is also consistent with the City's environmental plans and policies, including the Draft Multip]e Species Conservation Program Subarea P]an, D, Public Comments On April 3, 200] a Notice ofInitial Study was circulated to property owners with a 500-foot radius of the proposed project site, The public review period ended April 13, 2001. No written comments were received. E, Identification of Environmental Effects An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chu]a Vista (including an attached Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmenta] Impact Report will not be required, This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section ]5070 of the State CEQA Guidelines, 1. Air Quality Construction-Related Impacts The proposed project would generate sufficient emissions and dust during construction- related activities to result in a short-term significant, but mitigable, impact to air quality. During the construction phase of the project, short-term emissions of several types of air pollutants would occur. Dust would be generated and the combustion of fossil fuels by construction equipment would create emissions, Fugitive dust would also be created due to clearing, earth movement, and travel on unpaved surfaces. Although air quality impacts resulting ITom construction related emissions are potentially significant, they are considered short-tenn in duration since construction "is a relatively short-tenn, on-time activity. Dust control during grading operations would be regulated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD), During construction of the project, the project will be subject to mitigation measures outlined below in Section F, 2 05/09/0] 2, Geophysical Construction-Related Impacts Short-tenn erosion of the cut and fill slopes could result in significant, but mitigable, downstream sedimentation impacts, Although eroSIOn impacts resulting from construction activity and grading are potentially significant, they are considered short- tenn in duration since construction is a relatively short-tenn, onetime activity, During construction of the project, the project will be subject to mitigation measures outlined below in Section F, F, Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts Project-specific mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental impacts identified in the Initial Study to a less than significant level. The mitigation measures will be made a condition of approval, as well as requirements of the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program (Attachment "A"), AIR QUALITY Construction Related Impacts I, 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, Trucks 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. 5, On-site stockpiles of excavated material shall be covered 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 equivalent) together with proper maintenance and operation to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide, to the extent available and feasible, 3 05/09/01 GEOPHYSICAL Construction Related Impacts I. Temporary desilting and erosion control devices shall be installed as specified on the Tentative Map, These devices include desilting basins, benns, hay bales, silt fences, dikes, and shoring, Protective devices will be provided at every stonn drain inlet to prevent sediment from entering the stonn drain system, 2, Additional erosion control measures will be installed as required by the City Engineer due to uncompleted grading operations or unforeseen circumstances that may arise, I agree to implement the mitigation measures required as stated in this Section (F) of this Mitigated Negative Declaration, ~~ - 5-¡/J "-0/ (/;. q / é/'fJ~ ~ Name, Title Date G, Consultation I. City ofChula Vista: Phil Hinshaw, Planning Division Marilyn R,F, Ponseggi, Planning Division Edalia Olivo-Gomez, Planning Division Doug Perry, Fire Marshall Samir Nuhaily, Engineering Department Kimberly Vander Bie, Planning Division Ralph Leyva, Engineering Department M,], Donnelly, Engineering Department Applicant's Agent: Gary Taylor 2. Documents Chula Vista General Plan (1989) and EIR (1989) Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code, September 1997 4 05/09/0 I 3, Initial Study This environmental detennination 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 judgement of the City of Chula Vista, Further infonnation regarding the environmental review of this project is available ITom the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, ~ !(jJ1/NJ[ ~- Date: S/Io/ð/ arily R. F, Ponseggi Environmental Review Coordinator 5 05/09/01 ATTACHMENT "A" MITIGATION MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) Fourth Park Place Apartment Project, IS-OJ-027 This Mitigation Monitoring Program is prepared for the City of Chula Vista in conjunction with the proposed Fourth Park Place Apartment Project (IS-O 1-027), The proposed project has been evaluated in an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/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 on Mitigated Negative Declarations, such as IS-Ol-027, 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): I. Air Quality, 2, Geophysical. 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 form confirming compliance with the mitigation measures specified in MND/IS-OI-027 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 A void Significant Effects, of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, which will be implemented as part of the project. 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'" ~ [~ u.. <õ~8.g f- ~ « 8 <IJ E u '"0 o. ð~~ ::t:8.ß~8~ã~ '-' f-<.5.5 ~"O ¡;;-. ..... · Ò N 0 oZ °z Q . · - .... ... - N n " ~ ~ " - N q :~ : :;: . en :;: Case No.IS-OI-027 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Name of Proponent: Charles Carroll 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City ofChula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 3. Address and Phone Nnmber of Proponent: 7352 University A venue. La Mesa, CA 91941 (619) 464-4420 4, Name of Proposal: Fourth Park Place 5, Date of Checklist: May 9,2001 Potentially Potential1y Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact I. LAND USE AND PLANNING, Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? 0 0 0 I!I b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or 0 0 0 I!I policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e,g" 0 0 0 I!I impacts to soils or fannlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an 0 0 0 I!I established community (including a low-income or minority community)? Comments: The proposed 10-unit townhouse apartment project is consistent with the R-3 (Medium MuHiple Residential) zoning designation, HM (Medium-High Residential) General Plan designation (11- 18 dulac), and the City's environmental plans and policies, This vacant rectangular-shaped parcel (APN 565-140-29) encqmpasses 0,63 acres, The site was previously developed with two single-family residences, The surrounding area is ful1y developed with residential uses, The proposed apartment project would not change the physical arrangement of the community, Mitigation: No mitigation is required, II. POPULATION AND HOUSING, Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local 0 0 0 I!I population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either 0 0 0 I!I directly or indirectly (e,g" through projects in an I 5/9/01 Potentially Potcntially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable 0 0 0 ø housing? Comments: The project is an infill development surrounded by existing residential development and does not involve an extension of public facilities that would induce substantial growth, No existing housing units would be displaced, Development of 10 single-family dwelling units is consistent with the General Plan and would not exceed regional or local population projections, Mitigation: No mitigation is required III. GEOPHYSICAL, Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic 0 0 0 ø substructures? b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or 0 0 0 ø overcovering of the soi1? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief 0 0 ø 0 features? d) The destruction, covering or modification of any 0 0 0 ø unique geologic or physical features? e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, 0 ø 0 0 either on or off the site? f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, 0 0 0 ø 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 ø hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: There are no known geophysical conditions present that would expose people to geologic or earth hazards, The front two-thirds of the property is essentially flat and minimal grading would be required to prepare this area for construction, The rear one-third of the property slopes downward to the northwest comer of the site, The top of the slope is at 62 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) and the toe of the slope is at 44 feet. To create a level building, the project proposes to excavate 850 cu,yds, of earth and import 3,450 cu,yds, of earth, The maximum height offill would be 18 feet at the northwest comer of the site and the average depth offill would be four feet. The maximum depth of cut would be two-feet and the average depth of cut would be one-foot, The Engineering Department, as a standard requirement of grading pem1it approval, requires that a geotechnical/soils study be prepared and that the report's recommendations be incorporated into the final grading plan, Best Management Practices (BMPs) are required to be implemented during and after 2 5/9/01 Potential1y Pntential1y Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact construction to prevent erosion and sedimentation in the downstream storm drain system, Al1 grading operations wil1 be performed in compJiance with the City ofChula Vista Grading Ordinance (Ordinance 1797, as amended). Short-term erosion ofthe cut and fill slopes could result in significant, but mitigable, downstream sedimentation impacts, Although erosion impacts resulting from construction activity and grading are potential1y significant, they are considered short-term in duration since construction is a relatively short-term, onetime activity, During construction ofthe project, the project will be subject to mitigation measures outJined below in Section XIX. Potential long-term erosion impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level through the planting and irrigation of slopes as required by the Chula Vista Landscape Manual and Grading Ordinance 1797, as amended by Ordinance 1877, Landscaping wil1 be instal1ed as shown on the Conceptual Landscape Plan as approved by the City Landscape Architect. Finish grading and planting wil1 be accompJished prior to October I, or immediately upon completion of any slopes graded between October I and April I, The site is not within a mapped Earthquake Fault Zone; the Rose Canyon Fault Zone is approximately 21 miles to the north, and the La Nacion earthquake fault is approximately three miles to the east. Compliance with the Uniform Building Code requirements would reduce potential geologic impacts to a less than significant level. No significant geophysical effects would result from construction of the subdivision, Mitigation: Mitigation measures Jisted in Section XIX would reduce impacts to a less than significant level. IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or 0 0 I!i 0 the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related 0 0 0 I!i hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration 0 0 0 I!i of surface water quaJity (e,g" temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any 0 0 0 I!i water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction of 0 0 0 I!i water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either 0 0 0 I!i through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? 0 0 0 I!i h) Impacts to groundwater quaJity? 0 0 0 I!i i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? 0 0 0 I!i j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water 0 0 0 I!i otherwise available for public water supplies? 3 5/9/0 I Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact lmpact Comments: A detention basin and vertical seepage pit are proposed at the northern end ofthe fire turn around to collect roof drain and paved area runoff. A privately maintained catch basin and three-inch perforated pipe would be installed along the northern retaining wall. A five-foot diameter vertical seepage pit would be installed adjacent to the detention basin to retain water until it seeps into the soil. Drainage ITom the site would not significantly impact surface water in water bodies in the area, The project site is not located within a mapped floodplain, and floodwater would not be altered by the proposed development. Future residents would not be exposed to flooding or tidal waves, Groundwater quality would not be significantly impacted by the proposed development. The project would not substantially reduce the availability of public water supplies nor would the project utilize groundwater. No impacts are anticipated to result from development of the site, A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Pennit and a Stonn Water PoIlution Plan (SWPP) are not required by Chula Vista Municipal Code (Section 14,20) because the project wiIl result in soils disturbance of less than five acres, However, the code requires the implementation of Best Management Practices to prevent poIlution of stonn drain facilities during and after construction, Development of the site with a lO-unit residential development would result in a negligible increase in surface water run-off. The fonner single- family residences covered a portion of the site with impervious surfaces, The proposed structures would cover approximately 68-percent (18,820 sq,ft.) of the site, The impervious area would result in a negligible increase in runoff. A standard Engineering Department condition of approval requires drainage improvements to be included on the first submittal of grading/improvement plans that identifies the method to be used to convey on-site surface water. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, V. AIR QUALITY, Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to 0 I>J 0 0 an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? 0 0 0 I>J c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or 0 0 0 I>J cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? 0 0 0 I>J e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or non- 0 0 0 I>J stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: The proposed project would generate sufficient emissions and dust during construction- related activities to result in a short-tenn significant, but mitigable, impacts to air quality, During construction, dust generated by grading and the combustion of fossil fuels by construction equipment would create emissions, Fugitive dust would also be created as a result of clearing, earth movement, and travel on unpaved surfaces, Although air quality impacts resulting ITom construction related emissions are potentially significant, they are considered short-tenn in duration since construction is a relatively short- tenn, one-time activity, Dust control during grading operations would be regulated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the San Diego Air PoIlution Control District (APCD), During construction ofthe 4 5/9/01 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact project, the project will be subject to mitigation measures outlined below in Section XIX. The proposed 10-unit residential project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Regional Air Quality forecasts and would not substantially affect regional air quality, The project would generate an additional 80 average daily trips per day, which is not considered significant. The project would not alter air movements, humidity, or climatic temperature, The use and occupancy of the site as single-family residential development would not create objectionable odors or expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, Mitigation: Mitigation measures listed in Section XIX would reduce impacts to a Jess than significant level. VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION, Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 till 0 b) Hazards to safety trom design features (e,g" sharp 0 0 0 till curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e,g" farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby 0 0 0 till uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 0 till e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? 0 0 0 till f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 till alternative transportation (e,g, bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 till h) A "large project" under the Congestion 0 0 0 till Management Program? (An equivalent of2400 or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips,) Comments: Traffic generated by the proposed I O-unit residential project would have a minimal effect on traffic patterns and volumes on the adjacent streets, The Ci,ty Engineering Division estimated that an additional 80 trips per day (ADT) would result from the residential project (the trip generation rate per unit is 8 trips per day), The additional 80 ADT would not change the LOS on Fourth Avenue. The existing and projected traffic volume on these streets would not exceed the City's Level of Service (LOS) design volume of LOS C. The Engineering Division reports that the project would provide satisfactory traffic service for future buildout General Plan conditions because traffic on Fourth Avenue would operate at LOS C or above, The City Engineering Department review of the site plan concluded that the proposed on-site circulation is adequate, Although not a mitigation measure, the project would be required to dedicate 12 feet of right- of-way along the property trontage, widen Fourth A venue to a 40-foot half-width, construct a four-foot by sixteen-foot concrete median, and relocate an existing streetlight standard, Twenty-one on-site parking spaces (two per unit plus one guest parking space) are provided, No hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists would be created by the proposed multi-family project. No significant traffic related impacts would result. 5 5/9/01 Potentlally Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of concern 0 0 0 ø or species that are candidates for listing? b) Locally designated species (e,g" heritage trees)? 0 0 0 ø c) Locally designated natural communities (e,g" oak 0 0 0 ø forest, coastal habitat, etc,)? d) Wetland habitat (e,g" marsh, riparian and vernal 0 0 0 ø pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 ø 1) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 ø efforts? Comments: The O,63-acre site is located in an urbanized area and has been disturbed by previous development. Non-native weedy plants are scattered across the site, No listed plant or animal species are present. According to the Open Space and Conservation Element of the General Plan, the project site is not located in an area of potential biological resources, The City's Draft Multiple Species Conservation (MSCP) Subarea Plan designates the parcel for deve10pment. No significant bi010gical impacts would result. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES, Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? 0 0 0 ø b) Use non-renewable resources in a wastefu1 and 0 0 0 ø 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 C02 Reduction Plan adopted by the City of Chula Vista on November 14, 2000, The C02 Reduction Plan cncourages infill housing, The infill project will provide 10 housing opportunities while the current use of the land provides no housing opportunities, The project proponent will provide curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the Fourth Avenue that will aid pedestrian circulation in the project area, The proposed project is subject to compliance with Energy Requirements ofthe Unifonn 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, 6 5/9/01 Potential1y Potential1y Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact IX. HAZARDS, Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 0 II hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: petroleum products, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response 0 0 0 II plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential 0 0 0 II health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of 0 0 0 II potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 II brush, grass, or trees? Comments: The site was fonnerly developed with two single-family residences, The residences were removed in 1991 by the previous property owner. The removal of the structures were evaluated in IS-91- 31 and were not identified as historically significant structures, There are no known potential health hazards in the vicinity of the project site, Hazardous materials would not be used in the residential development and the project would not interfere with emergency response plans. The General Plan Public Safety Element designates Fourth Avenuc as an Evacuation Route, No significant hazard impacts would result from construction and occupancy of the residential project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 II 0 b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 II 0 Comments: Noise impacts would occur during the construction period; however, these noise impacts are considered to be less than significant due to their short-tenn nature and the intennittent periods of noise generation, Construction and grading operations would occur between 7:00 a,m, and 5 :00 p.m, Monday through Friday, Consequently, noise associated with the construction and grading operations would be regulated by conditions included in the approved grading pennit. The 1 O-unit residential project and associated traffic would not result in a measurable increase in noise. There are no noise generators in the vicinity of the project. No significant long-tenn impacts would result !Tom occupancy of the project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 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: 7 5/9/01 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 IJ b) Police protection? 0 0 0 IJ c) Schools? 0 0 IJ 0 d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? 0 0 0 IJ e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 IJ Comments: The City Fire Marshall reported that the project would not result in an impact to fire services, Police Department recommendations concerning "defensible space" design are recommended to be incorporated into the project design, The Sweetwater Union High School District policy is to require annexation ofprojects with five or more residential units to the District's Community Facilities District No, 10. However, under State Law the payment of school fees reduces impacts to school facilities to a level below significance, The Chula Vista Elementary School District did not respond to the City's request for comments on this project. No new or altered public facilities or other governmental services would be required for the project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 IJ XII. Thresholds, Will the proposal adversely impact the City's Threshold Standards? As described below, the proposed project does not significantly impact any of the seven Threshold Standards, a) Fire/EMS 0 0 0 IJ The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85% ofthe cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75% ofthe cases, Comments: The City ofChula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met, since the nearest fire station is one-half mile away and would be associated with a two -minute response time. The fire/EMS threshold would be met as reported by the Fire Department. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 IJ b) Police The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84% of Priority I 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 62,10% 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 police threshold would be met as reported by the Police Department. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 8 5/9/01 Potentia1ly Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 0 0 0 I>J C) Traffic 1. 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 ofI-80S: Those signalized intersections which do not meet the standard above may continue to operate at their current 1991 LOS, but shan not worsen, Comments: The project would generate 80 average daily trips (ADT), The Engineering Division reports that the City LOS C standard would be met on Fourth Avenue, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, d) ParksIRecreation 0 0 0 I>J The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3-acresll.OOO population east ofI-80S, The proposed project would comply with this Threshold Standard, Comments: The proposed project is located west ofI-80S, therefore, the Parks and Recreation Threshold Standard does not apply, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 I>J e) Drainage 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 Division win review grading and improvement plans to insure that adequate drainage improvements are provided (see Section IV above), Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 I>J t) Sewer The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards, Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer Master Planes) and City Engineering Standards, Comments: The City Engineering Division has determined that sewer facilities are adequate to serve the project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 9 5/9/01 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact lmpact 0 0 0 ø g) Water The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and those 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 ofChula Vista has in effect at the time of building pennit issuance, Comments: The Sweetwater Authority reports that there is a 16-inch water main in Fourth Avenue adjacent to the site, and that there are two existing water services to the project site as a result of the fonner residences, 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 ø b) Communications systems? 0 0 0 ø c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution 0 0 0 ø facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 0 0 ø e) Stonn water drainage? 0 0 0 ø f) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 ø Comments: The Sweetwater Authority (SW A) reports that water service is available to the site from a main located in Fourth Avenue, Adequacy of the water service for fire flow requirements will be detennined by the City Fire Department and SW A, The proposed residential project would not require the installation of new systems or cause alteration to existing facilities, As noted in Sections IV and XII above, storm water and sewer facilities are adequate to serve the site. Underground electrical and telephone services would be extended to the site from the nearest available power supply, The extension of services would not require new systems to be installed, or alterations of existing utilities, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, XIV. AESTHETICS, Would the proposal: a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the 0 0 0 ø 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 scenic 0 0 0 ø route? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 0 0 ø 10 5/9/01 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact d) Create added Iight or glare sources that could 0 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) Produce an additional amount of spill Iight? 0 0 0 0 Comments: No adverse aesthetics impacts are anticipated because the site would not obstruct a scenic vista or view and the project site does not front on a scenic route, Implementation of City Code standards would minimize Iight and glare produced by the design of the project. No adverse impacts have been identified, 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 the 0 0 0 0 destruction or a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or 0 0 0 0 aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a 0 0 0 I1J physical change that would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d) Will the proposal restrict existing reIigious or 0 0 0 I1J sacred uses within the potential impact area? e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan 0 0 0 I1J EIR as an area of high potential for archeological resources? Comments: The Conservation and Open Space Element ofthe General Plan does not identifY the project site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential cultural resources, There are no known cultural resources in the project area and no significant impacts would result, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 I1J XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES, Will the 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 project site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential paleontological resources, There are no known paleontological resources on the site or in the adjacent area, Minimal cut grading is required and no significant impacts to paleontological resources are anticipated, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, II 5/9/0 1 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact XVII. RECREATION, Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional 0 0 0 181 parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 0 181 c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation plans 0 0 0 181 or programs? Comments: The 10-unit residential project is expected to have 30 residents, Park land requirements for this population would be O,08-acre, Park fees would be paid as required by City Ordinance, The project is consistent with the City's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element. No significant recreational impacts would result from the project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. XVIII. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory findings of significance, If an EJR is needed, this section should be completed, a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the 0 0 0 181 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 vacant site is located in an urbanized area and was previously developed with two single- family residences, No sensitive plant or animal resources or historical/archaeological resources are present. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 181 b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? Comments: Constructing a multi-family residential project on the site would not affect long-term environmental goals of the City ofChula Vista in that the project site is not identified for preservation in the City's recently adopted Draft Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan and the project is consistent with the City's General Plan, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 12 5/9/01 Potcntial1y Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact 0 0 0 [8 C) Does the proj ect 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 project site is in a fully developed urbanized area and development ofthe site would not result in cumulative environmental effects, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 0 0 0 [8 d) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: No adverse effects on human beings are anticipated from developing thc site as a residential project. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, 13 5/9/01 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: AIR QUALITY Construction Related Impacts L All unpaved construction areas shall be sprinkled with water or other acceptable dust control agcnts 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, Trucks 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 bc 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. 5, On-site stockpiles of excavated material shall be covered 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 pre chamber diesel engines (or equivalent) together with proper maintenance and operation to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide, to the extent available and feasible, GEOPHYSICAL Construction Related Impacts L Temporary desilting and erosion control devices shall be installed as specified on the Tentative Map, These devices include desilting basins, benns, hay bales, silt fences, dikes, and shoring, Protective devices will be provided at every stonn drain inlet to prevent sediment from entering the stonn drain system, 2, Additional erosion control measures will be installed as réquired by the City Engineer due to uncompleted grading operations or unforeseen circumstances that may arise, 14 5/9/01 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, én4-/<'r /7\-YLbI< ~, Printed Name and Title of AuthorizedRepresentative of [Property Owner's Name] Signature of Auth Date [Property Owner's 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, 0 Land Use and Planning 0 Transportation/Circulation 0 Public Services 0 Population and Housing 0 Biological Resources 0 Utilities and Service Systems III Geophysical 0 Energy and Mineral Resources 0 Aesthetics 0 Water 0 Hazards 0 Cultural Resources III Air Quality 0 Noise 0 Recreation 0 Paleontology 0 Mandatory Findings of Significance 15 5/9/0 I XXII. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, 0 and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared, I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, [8 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 0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at 0 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 environment, 0 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, ~c9~~ .s//JPß; I $ arilyn ,F, Ponseggi Date Environmental Review Coordinator City ofChula Vista 16 5/9/01