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Home My WebLink AboutRCC AGENDA PK 2002/11/13 Mitigated Negative Declaration PROJECT NAME: Fourth A venue and "C" Street Commercial Center PROJECT LOCATION: Fourth A venue and "C" Street ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO,: 566-010-62 and 566-010-63 PROJECT APPLICANT: MD, Chula Vista, LLC CASE NO.: IS-02-05 DATE OF DRAFT DOCUMENT: November 13, 2002 DATE OF RESOURCE CONSERV A nON COMMISSION MEETING: DATE OF FINAL DOCUMENT: A, Proiect Setting The project site consists of a 2,67-acre parcel located in an urbanized area in the central western portion of the city of Chula Vista, at the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and "C" Street/Third Avenue extension (see Exhibit A - Location Map), The site is currently developed as a commercial center comprised of 7 buildings including a restaurant, fast food and bar, totaling 27,006 square feet Immediately to the south lies a stOnTI drain channel, separating the project site from an upward slope and multi-fàmily residential development Land uses surrounding the project site consist of the following: North: Commercial retail uses (fast-food) and Department of Motor Vehicles Office Northwest: Commercial center (large retail uses) South: Multifamily residences East: Commercial retail uses West: Fourth A venue and neighborhood park B, Proiect Description The proposed project consists of the demolition of five of the seven existing buildings on-site totaling 18,306 square feet Two buildings remaining are the 700 square-foot quick serve drive-through restaurant and the 5,000 square-foot retail building, Proposed new construction consists of a 14,880 square-foot Sav-On drugstore with drive-through phanTIacy, a 3,474 square-foot building comprised of 1,974 square feet ofretail space and a 1,500 square-foot quick serve drive-through restaurant, and a 100 square-foot retail kiosk, totaling 18,454 square feet The total square footage on the site would be reduced by 2,852 square feet, resulting in a total of 24,154 square feet (see Exhibit B-Site Plan). The proposed project would contain three drive-throughs; the two new ones described above and an existing drive-through fast food restaurant The redevelopment of the project site would include the installation of additional landscaped treatment areas both on-site and off-site, lighting, parking lot remodeling, new driveways, hardscape treatments, street widening and right-of-way improvements, fire hydrants, underground utilities, relocation of street lights, and relocation of the bus stop along the project site's Fourth Avenue frontage, 1 The proposed grading quantities are 5,700 cubic yards cut and 400 cubic yards fill, resulting in 5,300 cubic yards of export The proposed project requires a Precise Plan to be considered by the Design Review Committee, Planning Commission and City Council. C. Compliance with Zoning and Plans The existing zoning of the project site is CCD Zone (Central Commercial District/Precise Plan) and the General Plan designation is CR (Commercial Retail), The proposed project is consistent with the existing zoning and General Plan designation of the property, 0, Public Comments On November 5, 2002, a Notice ofInitial Study was circulated to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site, The public comment period ended on November 15, 2002, No public comments were received during the Notice of Initial Study public comment period, 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 would not have a significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required, This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Geophysical The project site has been previously graded and is developed with an existing commercial center. The preliminary grading plans indicate the proponent plans to cut 5,700 cubic yards and fill 400 cubic yards, resulting in 5,300 cubic yards of export, According to the Engineering Division, grading to accommodate the proposed improvements would require a grading permit The preparation and submittal of a final soils report will be required prior to the issuance of a grading permit as a standard engineering requirement There are no known or suspected seismic hazards associated with the project site. The project site lies approximately 1,0 mile to the west of the La Nacion Fault Zone, The site is not within a mapped Earthquake Fault Zone, Therefore, project compliance with applicable Uniform Building Code standards would adequately address any building safety/seismic concerns, The potential discharge of silt into the adjacent drainage channel during construction activities could result in siltation impacts downstream unless mitigated to a level of less than significance, Appropriate erosion control measures would be identified in conjunction with the preparation of final grading plans and would be implemented during construction, The implementation of water quality best management practices (BMPs) during construction would be required in accordance with NPDES Order No, 2001-0L All portions of the development area disturbed during construction would either be developed or would be appropriately landscaped in compliance with the City Municipal Code, Sections 1936,090 and 19,36,110, Compliance with BMPs and NPDES Order No, 2001-01 would be required and would be monitored by the Engineering Division, Therefore, the potential discharge of silt into the drainage channel would be reduced to a level of less than significance. Compliance with the mitigation measures contained below in Section F would reduce this potentially significant impact to below a level of significance. 2 Water/Drainage According to a preliminary drainage letter report prepared by Stuart Engineering, Inc, , dated October I, 2001, the site as it is currently developed has minimal landscaped surfaces, The site currently consists of approximately 90% impervious surfaces, The proposed project would increase the percentage of landscaped areas on-site, resulting in a decrease of impervious surfaces to 83 %, Therefore, the proposal would not result in the generation of additional runoff A final drainage study will be required in conjunction with the preparation of final grading and improvement plans and properly designed drainage facilities will be required to be installed at the time of site development On-site drainage would be collected in new on-site catch basins that would drain into relocated off- site catch basins along Fourth Avenue and "C" Street, prior to flowing southerly into the drainage channeL Pre-construction and post-construction storm water pollution best management practices (BMPs) will be required to be incorporated into the final grading plans, Due to the size and existing condition of the project site, the preparation and implementation of a Stonn Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) would not be required, However, compliance with provisions of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region Order No, 2001-01 with respect to construction-related water quality BMPs would be required. Based upon the project design, conditions of the Precise Plan, and mitigation measures contained below in Section F, water quality impacts would be reduced to a level ofless than significance. Traffic/Circulation Existing Conditions Vehicular access to the project site is from Fourth Avenue via one driveway and "C" Street/Third A venue extension via four driveways, The intersection of Fourth Avenue and "C" Street is signalized, The segments of Fourth Avenue and "C" Street/Third Avenue extension fronting the project site currently operate at a LOS k Existing Conditions Plus Proposed Project Based upon the City's Municipal Code, Section 12,24,040, City Council Policy No, 563-02, and the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan, the proposed project would be responsible for the following roadway frontage improvements as shown on Exhibit B and fees: · Widening of Fourth A venue with full curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements. · Widening of "C" Street with full curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements. Construction of raised concrete median along "C" Street from Fourth Avenue to North Glover Avenue, · Relocation of traffic signal, street lights and utility poles as necessary for street widening improvements, · Right-of-way dedication of 18 feet along Fourth Avenue and 7 feet along "C" Street · Payment of applicable Transportation Development Impact fees and Traffic Signal fees, 3 In addition, required improvements include the relocation of the eXlstmg bus stop on Fourth A venue along the project frontage 50 feet to the south due to the required roadway widening. The proposed relocation design has been reviewed by Chula Vista Transit Operations Staff. With the implementation of the required roadway frontage improvements, no significant traffic/circulation impacts would result from the proposed project Noise Investigative Science and Engineering, Inc, prepared a noise study for the proposed project, dated November 4, 2002- The identified noise generators associated with the proposal consist of loading dock and delivery truck activities and roof mounted HV AC systems at the drugstore. No box compacting machinery would be utilized at the drugstore loading dock, According to the City Noise Ordinance, Municipal Code Section 19.68,030, the hourly average receiving noise level limit for multi-family residential development is 60 dBA Leq between the weekday hours of 7 a,m, and 10 p.m, and weekend hours of 8 aÆ, and 10 P,In- and is 50 dBA Leq between the weekday hours of 10 p,m. and 7 a,m. and weekend hours of 10 p,m. and 8 a,m, The closest sensitive noise receptor to the site is a multi-family residential development immediately to the south, The property line between the project site and this multi-family residential development is 30 feet tram the proposed loading dock and nearest HV AC unit Both the loading dock and HV AC units would be partially to fully obscured tram this residential development by existing slope topography, increased landscape treatment and three-foot high parapet at the building edge roofline, According to the noise study, noise emissions from loading docks typically consist of movement of materials in and out of the delivery trucks, pedestrian noises and idling truck noise, According to Sav-On truck delivery policy, truck deliveries are restricted to 3-5 per week and never more than one delivery during the same hour. These conditions fanned the basis of the assumptions utilized in the noise study, The estimated maximum property line noise level associated with loading dock activities is 60 dBA Leq (one-hour); this noise level is the City Noise Ordinance daytime standard, Loading dock activities would therefore exceed the City Noise Ordinance nighttime noise level standard of 50 dBA Leq (one-hour), Therefore, no truck deliveries will be pennitted between the hours of 10:00 p.m, and 7:00 aÆ weekdays and 10:00 p,m. and 8:00 a,In- weekends, Compliance with the mitigation measure contained below in Section F would avoid significant loading dock noise impacts, The proposed drugstore would utilize four HV AC units operating under computer controL I! is anticipated that not all units would be in operation at the same time; however, this condition was assessed in the noise study as a worse case scenario. According to the noise study, HV AC operations would result in a worse case noise level of 50 dBA Leq (one-hour) at the multi-family residential property line to the south, This noise level is the City Noise Ordinance nighttime standard; therefore, no significant noise impacts from the proposed drugstore HV AC equipment would result F, Mitigation Necessary to A void Significant Impacts Geophysical 1. Prior to the commencement of grading, temporary erOSIOn control measures shall be implemented, These measures may include de silting basins, benns, hay bales, silt fences, dikes 4 and shoring, These measures shall be reflected on the grading and improvement plans to the satisfaction of the City EngineeL Water/Drainage 2. Prior to the issuance of any grading pennit and/or public construction pennit, the City Engineer shall verify that the final grading and improvement plans comply with the provisions of California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region Order No, 2001-01 with respect to construction and post-construction water quality best management practices, Noise 3, As a condition of the Fourth Avenue and "C" Street Commercial Center project (PCM-02-05/IS- 02-05), no truck deliveries to the drugstore shall be pennitted between the hours of 10:00 p,m, and 7:00 a,m, weekdays and 10:00 P,ill- and 8:00 a,ill- weekends, G. Consultation L Individuals and Organizations City of Chula Vista: Marilyn KF, Ponseggi, Planning and Building Paul Hellman, Planning and Building Maria C Muett, Planning and Building Brad Remp, Planning and Bui1ding Duane Bazzel, Planning and Building Frank Herrera-A, Planning and Building Garry Williams, P1anning and Bui1ding Clifford Swanson, Engineering Frank Rivera, Engineering Ralph Leyva, Engineering Silvester Evetovich, Engineering Majed Al-Ghafiy, Engineering Justin Gipson, Fire Department Richard Preuss, Police Department - Crime Prevention Applicant: Chuck Miller, MD. Chula Vista, LLC Others: Sweetwater Authority Chula Vista E1ementary School District 2, Documents City of Chula Vista General P1an, 1989 Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code 5 Noise Analysis for 4th and C Commercial Plaza, Loading Dock/HV AC Noise Assessment, prepared by Investigative Science and Engineering, Inc" November 4, 2002 Drainage Report Letter for Proposed Sav-On Drugs, 4th Avenue and C Street, prepared by Stuart Engineering, Inc" dated October 1, 200L 3, Initial Study This environmental detennination is based on the attached Initial Study, and any comments received in response to the Notice of Initial Study, The report reflects the independent judgment of the City of Chula Vista, Further infonnation regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, 21~!P~~' Date: 11//7'/!bZ / ' Environmental Review Coordinator 6 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ ;"~:~':.-.'("\'-\,..::..:::-::,~ \/Î \.. ,,' -/ \, \ \ \. ~}-', - 't'\'" "" :;..,,:'-'.---'( <:; \'. \\ \".' 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R __ "- ' fiXlf/Brr B ATTACHMENT "A" MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) 4th Avenue and "C" Street Commercial Center Remodelin~ - IS-02-05 This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared by the City ofChula Vista in conjunction with the proposed Fourth Avenue and "C" Street Commercial Center project The proposed project has been evaluated in an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-02- 05) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and City/State CEQA Guidelines, The legislation requires public agencies to ensure that adequate mitigation measures are implemented and monitored for Mitigated Negative Declarations. AB 3180 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this proj ect ensures adequate implementation of mitigation for the following potential impacts: L Geophysical 2, Water/Drainage 3, Noise MONITORING PROGRAM Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Coordinators shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista. The applicant shall be responsible to ensure that the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are met to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer. Evidence in written form confirming compliance with the mitigation measures specified in Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-02-05 shall be provided by the applicant to the Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer. The Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer will thus provide the ultimate verification that the mitigation measures have been accomplished. 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Address and Phone Nnmber of Proponent: 13212 Maricotte Place San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 792-6963 4, Name of Proposal: Fourth A venue and C Street Commercial Center 5. Date of Checklist: November 12, 2002 Potentially Potentially 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 0 0 0 III zoning? b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or 0 0 0 III policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations 0 0 0 III (e,g" impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of 0 0 0 III an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? Comments: a) The project site is zoned CCD (Central Commercial District/Precise Plan) and designated CR (Retail Commercial) under the City' s General Plan; retail uses are permitted in this zone with design review of a Precise Plan, b) The proposal would not conflict with any applicable adopted environmental plans or policies, Furthermore, the proposed development would not encroach into the Draft City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan Habitat Preserve area, c) The project site is neither in current agricultural production nor adjacent to property in agricultural production and contains no agricultural resources, -J - d) The proposed development of a commercial building and remodeling of an existing commercial center would not disrupt or divide an established community. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required Potentially II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No proposal/ Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local 0 0 0 iii population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either 0 0 0 iii 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 iii housing? Comments: a) The proposed redevelopment project would have no effects upon regional or local population, as it is a minor retail commercial land use and not a housing development b) The proposed commercial project would not directly or indirectly induce population growth, as it is a minor retail commercial land use, c) The existing project site does not contain any housing development, therefore, no displacement of existing housing or removal of affordable housing would occur. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No expose people to potential impacts involving.' Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in 0 0 0 iii geologic substructures? b) Disruptions. displacements, compaction or 0 0 iii 0 overcovering of the soil? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief 0 0 0 iii features? d) The destruction, covering or modification of 0 0 0 iii any unique geologic or physical features? e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, 0 iii 0 0 either on or off the site? f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach 0 0 0 iii 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? - 2- g) Exposure of people or property to geologic 0 0 0 II! hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section D. Mitigation: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section F. Potentially Potentially Significant Less than IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, 0 0 II! 0 or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related 0 0 0 II! hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other 0 II! 0 0 alteration of surface water quality (e,g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any 0 0 0 II! water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction 0 0 0 II! of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? t) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either 0 0 0 II! through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of 0 0 0 II! groundwater? h) Impacts to groundwater quality? 0 0 0 II! i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood 0 0 0 II! waters? j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water 0 0 0 II! otherwise available for public water supplies? Comments: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section D, Mitigation: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section F, Potentially V, AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal.' Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Signifkant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to 0 0 II! 0 an existing or projected air quality violation? - 3- b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? 0 0 ø 0 c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, 0 0 0 ø or cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? 0 0 0 ø e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or 0 0 0 ø non-stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: a) Grading and construction of the proposed redevelopment project would temporarily create dust and emissions associated with activity from construction equipment and vehicles. These short-term emissions are not considered significant impacts, Standard dust control measures would be implemented, including watering exposed soils and street sweeping. The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) projected to be generated by the redevelopment project would not contribute significantly to the degradation of the local air quality, b) See V,a, above, c) The proposed redevelopment project would not alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate, d) Neither development nor operation of the proposed commercial center is anticipated to create any objectionable odors, e) See V,a, above, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No the proposal result in,' Impact Mitigated 1m..." Impact a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 ø 0 b) Hazards to safety from design features (e,g" 0 0 0 ø sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e,g" farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to 0 0 ø 0 nearby uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 0 ø e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or 0 0 ø 0 bicyclists? t) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 ø alternative transportation (e,g, bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 ø h) A "large project" under the Congestion 0 0 0 ø - 4- Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400 or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips.) Comments: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section D, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No proposal result in impacts to,' Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of 0 0 0 cg concern or species that are candidates for listing? b) Locally designated species (e,g" heritage 0 0 0 cg trees)? c) Locally designated natural communities (e,g" 0 0 0 cg oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e,g" marsh, riparian and 0 0 0 cg vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 cg I) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 cg efforts? Comments: a) No endangered or sensitive species, species of concern or species that are candidates for listing are present within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development area. b) No locally designated species are present within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development area, c) No locally designated natural communities are present within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development area, d) No wetland habitat is present within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development area, e) No wildlife dispersal or migration corridors exist within or immediately adjacent to the proposed development area, I) No impacts to regional habitat preservation planning efforts would result from the proposed project as the development site is a designated development area in the Draft City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, - 5- Potentially Potentially Significant Less than VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES, Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact Would the proposaL a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation 0 0 0 c;! plans? b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and 0 0 0 c;! inefficient manner? c) If the site is designated for mineral resource 0 0 0 c;! protection, will this project impact this protection? Comments: a) The project would not conflict with any adopted energy conservation plans, b) The proposed commercial development would be designed to meet or exceed all applicable energy efficiency regulations. There are no proposed features or aspects of the project that would result in the wasteful or inefficient use of non-renewable resources, c) Pursuant to the Environmental Impact Report for the City of Chula Vista General Plan, the State of California Department of Conservation does not designate the project site for mineral resource protection, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. Potentially IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve,' Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 0 c;! hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: petroleum products, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency 0 0 0 c;! response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential 0 0 0 c;! health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of 0 0 c;! 0 potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 c;! brush, grass, or trees? Comments: a) There are no features of the proposed project that represent an atypical risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances, If applicable, a business plan that identifies the type and location of any hazardous materials utilized and/or stored on-site by any of the tenants would be required to be filed with the City Fire Department and County for San Diego Department of Environmental Health/Hazardous Materials Management Division, < 6- b) The proposed commercial redevelopment project would not result in interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. According to the Fire Department, the proponent is required to have access roads meet Chula Vista Fire Department turning radius measurements and provide access ways within the project site, with a minimum width of20' with 13' 6" unobstructed vertical clearance; these requirements have been met by the proponent. c) There is the potential for the release of hazardous materials (Le., asbestos, lead) during the demolition of portions of the existing commercial center- The applicant will be required to be in compliance with San Diego County Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Management Division regarding hazardous materials removal during demolition activities. Thus, no health hazards or potential health hazards would result from the proposed project. d) No known sources of potential health hazards exist on the project site or in the immediate vicinity, e) The project site is fully developed and does not contain flammable native brush, grass, or trees, and is not adjacent to such fire hazard areas, Mitigation: No mitigation measures required, Potentially X. NOISE, Would the proposal result in: Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 III 0 0 b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 III 0 0 Comments: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section D, Mitigation: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section F, Potentially XI. PUBLIC SERVICES, Would the proposal have Potentially Significant J,essthan Significant Unless Significant No an effect upon, or result in a need for new or Impact Mitigated Impact Impact altered government services in any of the following areas " a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 III b) Police protection? 0 0 0 III c) Schools? 0 0 0 III d) Maintenance of public facilities, including 0 0 III 0 roads? e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 III Comments: -7 - a) According to the Fire Department, adequate fire protection services can continue to be provided upon completion of the proposed project The proposed commercial development would not have a significant effect upon or result in a need for new or altered fire protection services. b) According to the Police Department, adequate police protection services can continue to be provided upon completion of the proposed project The proposed commercial remodeling project would not have a significant effect upon or result in a need for new or altered police protection services. c) The proposed project is a minor retail commercial development and therefore would not induce any population growth nor result in any adverse impacts to public schools or need for additional public schools, d) The required roadway frontage improvements to be constructed by the proponent would be maintained by the City following acceptance by the City; however, these improvements are consistent with current City plans and policies and would improve the performance of the local street network, e) As a private development, the proposed commercial retail center does not require the need for governmental services, The proposed project is a commercial land use and would not have a significant effect upon or result in a need for new or expanded governmental services, Mitigation: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section F Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact 0 0 ø 0 the City's Threshold Standards? As described below, the proposed project would not adversely impact any of the seven Threshold Standards, Potentially Potentially Significant LesstlulQ Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Fire/EMS 0 0 ø 0 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, The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met, as the commercial center is 1,5 miles from the nearest fire station and would be associated with a two-three minute response time. The proposed project would comply with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The Fire/EMS threshold would be met as reported by the Fire Department Therefore, no significant impacts to fire services are anticipated. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, - 8- Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact b) Police 0 0 0 0 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 Police threshold would continue to be met as reported by the Police DepartmenL Therefore, no significant impacts to police services are anticipated. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact C) Traffic 0 0 0 0 L 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 "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: No exceedances of the traffic thresholds would result from the proposed redevelopment of the project site, Mitigation: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section F. Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact d) Parks/Recreation 0 0 0 0 The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres of neighborhood and community parkland with appropriate facilities per 1,000 residents east of Interstate 805. Comments: The proposed project is located west of I-80S, thus the parks and recreation threshold standard does not apply, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact e) Drainage 0 0 0 0 The Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and volumes not - 9- exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Planes) and City Engineering Standards, The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard, Comments: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section D. Mitigation: See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section F. Potentially Potentially Significant Le5sthan Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact t) Sewer 0 0 ¡¡ 0 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, The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. Comments: There is an existing 8-inch sewer line on the westerly side of the project site that flows northerly along Fourth A venue and an existing 8-inch sewer line on the northerly side of the project site that flows westerly along "c" Street; both connect to a lO-inch sewer line flowing westerly on "c" Street- No new sewer service would be required to serve the proposed project- Proper engineering design of required sewer improvements to serve the project would ensure that sewage flows and volumes would not exceed City Engineering Standards, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially Putentially Significant Lesstban Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact g) Water 0 0 ¡¡ 0 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, The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard, Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever water conservation or fee off- set program the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance. Comments: The project site is within the service area of the Sweetwater Water Authority. The project may be adequately serviced off the existing 16-inch water main on Fourth Avenue and the 8-inch water main on "c" Street- Project impacts to the District's storage, treatment, and transmission facilities would be less than significant- Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, - 10 Potentially XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No the proposal result in a need for new systems, or Impact Mitigated Impact Impact substantial alterations to the following utilities,' a) Power or natural gas? D D iii D b) Communications systems? D D iii D c) Local or regional water treatment or D D iii D distribution facilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? D D iii D e) Storm water drainage? D D iii D t) Solid waste disposal? D D iii D Comments: a) The project site is located within an urban area that is currently served by all necessary utilities and service systems, Any alterations to existing utilities and service systems and connections to such utilities and systems that are necessary in order to adequately service the proposed project would be implemented by the proponent, subject to the approval of the appropriate utilities and service providers and the City. No significant impact to utilities and service systems would result from the proposed project b) See XIIL a, c) See XIILa. Pursuant to correspondence from the Sweetwater Authority, dated August 17, 2001, the project may be serviced from existing potable water mains, d) See XIILa, According to the Engineering Division. there is an existing 8-inch sewer line on the westerly side of the project site that flows northerly along Fourth A venue and an existing 8-inch sewer line on the northerly side of the project site that flows westerly along "C" Street; both connect to a lO-inch sewer line flowing westerly on "C" Street City Engineering staff has determined that existing sewer mains are adequate to serve the proposed project e) See XIILa, There is an existing inlet located southwest of the property along Fourth Avenue and the southeast curb return of the intersection of Fourth Avenue and "c" Street The adequacy of the existing storm drainage facilities to serve the project will be determined at the time of detailed engineering design; any improvements to the storm drainage system that are deemed necessary will be implemented by the proponent to the satisfaction of the City EngineeL t) See XIILa, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, -11 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant N. XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal,' Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the 0 0 0 181 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 0 181 scenic route? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 0 0 IIiJ d) Create added light or glare sources that could 0 0 0 181 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 light? 0 0 0 IIiJ Comments: a) No significant scenic vistas or views open to the public exist through the site, b) In accordance with the City's General Plan, Fourth Avenue (from Route 54 to the Chula Vista Greenbelt) is a designated scenic roadway, Landscape treatments within a lO-foot wide strip, along Fourth Avenue and "C" Street and internal landscaping are proposed in accordance with the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, (Sections 19,36,090 and 1936,110) landscape and site architectural requirements and design review guidelines, These landscape improvements would ensure that aesthetic impacts to this scenic roadway are not adverse. c) The project site is currently developed with an existing commercial center that has not been in full operation over the past years. The existing landscaping and decorative hardscape has not been consistently maintained. The proposed redevelopment of the project site would not have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect; in fact, it would provide an improvement to the aesthetic quality of the area, Proposed improvements along the site's two street frontages, including landscaping, decorative hardscape, and street improvements, would have a positive aesthetic effect d) Proper architectural design would ensure compliance with Section 19.66.100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Exterior lighting would not be directed upward and would be designed with appropriate shielding, if necessary, to ensure that light does not spill horizontally beyond the limits of the development area onto adjacent roadways, and surrounding properties, e) See XIV ,d. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, - 12 Potentially XV, CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the PotentiaUy Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No proposal: Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Result in the alteration of or the destruction or 0 0 0 Ci! a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b) Result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects 0 0 0 Ci! to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c) Have the potential to cause a physical change, 0 0 0 Ci! which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within 0 0 0 Ci! the potential impact area? e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan 0 0 0 Ci! EIR as an area of high potential for archaeological resources? Comments: a) No prehistoric or historic archaeological sites are known or expected to be present within the impact area of the proposal. See XV, e, below, b) No buildings or structures are present within the impact area of the proposal and no prehistoric or historic objects are known or expected to be present within the impact area, See XV ,e. below, c) The proposed physical changes would not affect unique ethnic cultural values. d) No religious or sacred uses exist within the impact area of the proposal. e) The project site is identified as an area of low potential for cultural resources in the City's General Plan EIR. Based on the low sensitivity of the site, the level of previous disturbance to the site, and the relatively minor amount of proposed excavation, the potential for impacts to archaeological resources is considered to be less than significant Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially Potcntiall" Signific~nt Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the 0 0 0 Ci! proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of paleontological resources? - 13 Comments: The project site is identified as an area of low potential for paleontological resources in the City's General Plan EIR, Based upon the low sensitivity of the site, the level of previous disturbance to the site and the relatively minor amount of proposed excavation, the potential for impacts to paleontological resources is considered to be less than significant. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially XVII. RECREATION, Would the proposal: PotcutiaUy Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or 0 0 0 " regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 0 " c) Interfere with parks & recreation plans or 0 0 0 I programs? Comments: a) Because the proposed project consists of redeveloping an existing commercial center, it would not induce any population growth nor require park pad fees, Thus, the project would not result in an increase in demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational opportunities, b) No recreational facilities exist or are proposed on the project site, The proposal would not affect existing off-site recreational opportunities including the neighborhood park across the street. The proposed project would not result in a significant impact to recreational opportunities, c) According to the Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan, the project site is not planned for any future parks and recreation facilities or programs. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, Potentially Significant Less than Potentially Unless Significant No Significant Mitigated Impact Impact Impact XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declarationfor mandatory findings of signifìcanæ If an EJR is needed. this section should be completed, a) Does the project have the potential to degrade 0 0 0 " the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, - 14 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 currently occupied with a commercial retail use, and is within the designated development area the Draft City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan, The site was previously disturbed with grading for the existing centeL There are no known sensitive plant or animal species or cultural resources on the site. Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve 0 0 0 t'I short-tenn, to the disadvantage oflong-tenn, environmental goals? Comments: The project would not affect long-term environmental goals of the City because the project is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the Draft City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program Subarea Plan, The project site is currently developed. No significant short-term impacts would result from the proposed project Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, c) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 0 t'I individual1y 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: No other development projects have been recently approved in the surrounding area, nor are there any known future projects in the area that would create cumulatively considerable impacts, No significant cumulative impacts would result from the proposed project Mitigation: No mitigation measures required. d) Does the project have environmental effects 0 0 0 t'I which wil1 cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: No significant effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly, are anticipated to result from the proposed project The 2,67-acre site is currently occupied and is zoned for commercial land uses, Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required, - 15 XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES: Project mitigation measures are contained in Section F, Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts, and Table I, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Checklist, of Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-02-05, XX. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES By signing the line(s) provided below, the Property Owner and Operator stipulate that they have 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 CoordinatoL Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this Mitigated Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Property Owner's and Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that the Property Owner and Operator shall apply for an Environmental Impact Report C~(~ A. h~\\~ NOI!. f\ 200 'L } Printed Name and Title of Property Owner Date (or autGze representative) Nrú· (ç: --¿OOL.- I Signature of Property Owner Date (or authorized representative) Printed Name and Title of Operator Date (if different from Property Owner) Signatnre of Operator Date (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. o Land Use and Planning o Transportation/Circulation o Public Services o Population and Housing o Biological Resources o Utilities and Service Systems . Geophysical o Energy and Mineral Resources o Aesthetics . Water o Hazards o Cultural Resources o Air Quality . Noise o Recreation o Paleontological o Mandatory Findings of Significance Resources - 16 XXII. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the 0 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 0 an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but 0 at least one effect: 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated. " An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed, 0 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project An addendum has been prepared to provide a record of this determination, ~~~tÝ~ ~' 11/1¥/ð;Z Marilyn T Ponseggi r I D.ne Environmental Review Coordinator J :\Planning\MARIA \Initial Study\IS0205chklst.doc Page - 17