HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC AGENDA PK 2000/06/26
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PROJECT NAME: Palomar Villas
PROJECT LOCATION: 568 Palomar Street, Chula Vista, CA
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 618-290-18
PROJECT APPLICANT: Muraoka Enterprises
CASE NO.: IS-00-17
DATE: June 12, 2000
A. PROJECT SETTING
On-Site Land Use
The vacant site was formerly developed as a mobile home park. All of the facilities
associated with the park have been removed with the exception of some concrete slabs
and ornamental trees (e.g., palm and eucalyptus). The site is enclosed in a chain link
fence. A curb cut to Palomar Street was left in place when the site was vacated.
Surroundin~ Land Uses
The "Country Church" sanctuary and classrooms are located to the east. Multi - family
residential units are located east of the church, and to the north of the project site. A
community shopping center (Genesis Square) is located west of the site. A mobile home
park is located across Palomar Street to the south. The T -intersection of Palomar Street
and Orange A venue is located immediately west of the site, and south of the shopping
center.
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project consists of the construction of a 20-unit apartment complex on a
vacant 0.96-acre site. ,Four two-story, five-unit buildings would contain the 20
apartments. Each unit is a two-level, two-bedroom, two-bath unit with an attached two-
car garage. A central driveway provides access to the garage units and three guest-
parking spaces located in the center of the project. A fire truck turnaround is provided at
the end of the driveway. The existing ornamental trees would be removed. The project
landscape plan includes a mixture of trees, shrubs, and turf throughout the common use
areas.
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C. COMPLIANCE" H ZONING AND PLANS
The subject property is zoned R3 (Apartment Residential) and designated RH -
Residential High (18-27 dulac) on the City's General Plan. The project is also located in
the Montgomery Specific Plarming Area. The Montgomery Specific Plan designates the
site as High Density Residential (18-27 dulac). The proposal is consistent with the
Zoning, General Plan, and Specific Plan designations, and with the City's environmental
plans and policies. The zoning designation would permit a maximum of 28 units (1 unit
per 1,430 sq. ft.) to be constructed on the site. The site plan includes 10,734 sq. ft. of
open space (537 sq. ft. per unit) which exceeds the zoning ordinance requirement of 400
sq. ft. per unit.
D. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including the attached
Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project would not result in
any significant environmental effects. The preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report is not required. This Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with
Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
1. Transportation and Circulation
The proposed 20 apartment units would have a minimal effect on traffic patterns and
volumes on the adjacent streets. The trip generation rate per unit is 6 trips per day. The
City Engineering Department estimated that an additional 120 trips per day (ADT) would
result from the apartment project. Palomar Street operates at level of service (LOS) "c."
The additional 120 ADT would not change the LOS on Palomar Street. The currently
proposed project includes a City requested redesign to move the entrance driveway
further to the east. This redesign minimizes traffic conflicts at the signalized intersection
of Palomar Street and Orange Avenue.
The City Engineering Department review of the site plan concluded that the proposed on-
site circulation is adequate. The project would be required to install a curb, gutter and
sidewalk along the Palomar Street frontage per City engineering standards. Forty on-site
enclosed parking spaces (two per unit) are proposed. Three guest-parking spaces are
included in the proposed Site Plan. The total on-site parking of 43 spaces complies with
City parking requirements. No hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists would be
created by the proposed multi-family project. No traffic related impacts would result.
2. Noise
The 20-unit apartment project and associated traffic would not result in a measurable
increase in noise. There are no severe noise generators in the vicinity of the project. No
significant impacts would result from construction and occupancy of the apartment
project.
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"". 3. Public Services
The proposed project could potentially result in increased enrollment in the Chula Vista
Elementary and Sweetwater Union High School Districts. The Chula Vista Elementary
School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District recommend annexation of the
project site to a Community Facilities District. However, under State law the payment of
school fees minimizes the impacts to school facilities to a level below significance. No
mitigation measures are required.
E. MITIGATION NECESSARY TO A VOID SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
No project-specific mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental
impacts identified in the Initial Study to a less than significant level.
I agree to implement the mitigation measures stated in the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program attached to this Mitigated Negative Declaration.
N/A
Name, Title Date
F. CONSULTATION
1. City of Chula Vista:
Edalia Olivo-Gomez, Associate Planner
Anthony Chukwudolue, Engineering Department
Khosro Aminpour, Engineering Department
Ralph Leyva, Engineering Department
Bill Ullrich, Public Works
Doug Perry, Fire Marshall
Duane Bazzel, Planning Division
Beverly Blessent, Planning Division
Garry Williams, Planning Division
Kim VanderBie, Planning Division
Applicant's Agent: Muraoka Enterprises
2. Documents
Chula Vista General Plan (1989) and EIR (1989)
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code (1997)
Montgomery Specific Plan
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G. INITIAL STUDY
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This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments
received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for
this negative declaration. The report reflects the independent judgement of the City of Chula
Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available
from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
0~/L?~~, tjJéljlJð
Marilyn R.F. Ponseggi ~ Date
Environmental Review Coordinator
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Case No.IS-OO-17
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Name of Proponent: Muraoka Enterprises
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
3. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: Muraoka Enterprises
1425 Second Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
4. Name of Proposal: Palomar Villas
5. Date of Checklist: May 23,2000
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less tban
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 tï:I
zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or 0 0 0 tï:I
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Affect agricultural resources or operations 0 0 0 tï:I
(e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts
from incompatible land uses)?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of 0 0 0 tï:I
an established community (including a low-
income or minority community)?
Comments: The proposed project consists of the construction of a 20-unit apartment complex on a vacant
O.96-acre site. The subject property is zoned R3 (Apartment Residential) and designated RH (Residential
High) on the City's General Plan. The project is also located in Montgomery Specific Planning Area.
The Montgomery Specific Plan designates the site as High Density Residential. The proposal is
consistent with the Zoning, General Plan, and Specific Plan designations, and with the City's
environmental plans and policies. The surrounding area is developed with urban uses; no agricultural uses
are present. The proposed project would not change the physical arrangement of the community. No
mitigation is required.
II. POPULA TION AND HOUSING. Would the
proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local 0 0 0 z
population projections?
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Potentially
",. Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in
an undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure) ?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
housing?
Comments: The proposal is an infùl project located on a vacant site zoned and designated on the City's
general plan for multiple family residential. The development of this site with an apartment complex
would not result in the inducement of substantial growth in the area or in the displacement of existing
housing. 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 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
geologic substructures?
b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
overcovering of the soil?
c) Change in topography or ground surface relief 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
features?
d) The destruction, covering or modification of 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
any unique geologic or physical features?
e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, 0 0 0 ~
either on or off the site?
1) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach 0 0 0 ~
sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or
erosion which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any
bay inlet or lake?
g) Exposure of people or property to geologic 0 0 0 ¡¡¡
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud
slides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
Comments: There are no known geophysical conditions present that expose people to geologic or earth
hazards. The site was previously graded and developed with a mobile home park. The site would be
regraded to provide adequate drainage towards Palomar Street. The maximum depth of cut would be
I '/2-foot and the maximum depth of fill would be 2 feet; 750 cu.yds. of material would be imported to
the site. No erosion or sedimentation is anticipated to result from grading of the site. No mitigation
measures are required.
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, 0 0 0 ~
or the rate and amount of surface runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water 0 0 0 ~
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Potentially
. Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
related hazards such as flooding or tidal
waves?
c) Discharge into surface waters or other 0 0 0 181
alteration of surface water quality (e. g. ,
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any 0 0 0 181
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction 0 0 0 181
of water movements, in either marine or fresh
waters?
t) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either 0 0 0 181
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 0 181
groundwater?
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? 0 0 0 181
i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood 0 0 0 181
waters?
j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water 0 0 0 181
otherwise available for public water supplies?
Comments: The project is located on a vacant parcel previously improved with roads and concrete pads
for trailers and car parking. The site is essentially flat and requires minimal grading. The site currently
drains to Palomar Street and no change in drainage pattern is proposed. Development of the site with
a 20-unit apartment complex would result in a negligible increase in surface water run-off.
The project is located in a fully developed urban area and would redevelop a former mobile home park.
An 18" storm drain is located on the south side of Palomar Street and a curb inlet is located at the
northeast corner of Broadway and Palomar Street. The Chula Vista Municipal Code (Section 14.20)
requires the implementation of Best Management Practices to prevent pollution of storm drain facilities.
Development of the site would not impact groundwater quality or alter the quantity of ground waters.
No adverse impacts to water resources have been identified, and no mitigation measures are required.
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to 0 0 0 181
an existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? 0 0 0 181
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, 0 0 0 181
or cause any change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
d) Create objectionable odors? 0 0 0 181
e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or 0 0 0 181
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PotentiaUy
,". PotentiaUy Significant Less than
SignñlC3nt Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
non-stationary sources of air emissions or the
deterioration of ambient air quality?
Comments: The proposed use is consistent with the City's General Plan and Regional Air Quality
forecasts. The project would generate 120 average daily trips (ADT). The proposed apartment complex
would not substantially affect regional air quality. The project would not alter air movements, humidity,
or climatic temperature. The use and occupancy of the site as multi-family residential units would not
create objectionable odors or expose sensitive receptors to pollutants.
VI. TRANSPORT A TION/CIRCULA TION. Would
the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 181 0
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., 0 0 181 0
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to 0 0 181 0
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 181 0
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or 0 0 0 181
bicyclists?
t) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 181
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 181
h) A "large project" under the Congestion 0 0 0 181
Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400
or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or
more peak-hour vehicle trips.)
Comments: The proposed 20 apartment units would have a minimal effect on traffic patterns and
volumes on the adjacent streets. The trip generation rate per unit is 6 trips per day. The City
Engineering Department estimated that an additional 120 trips per day (ADT) would result from the
apartment project. Palomar Street operates at level of service (LOS) "C." The additional 120 ADT
would not change the LOS on Palomar Street. The currently proposed project includes a City requested
redesign to move the entrance driveway further to the east. This redesign minimizes traffic conflicts
at the signalized intersection of Palomar Street and Orange Avenue.
The City Engineering Department review of the site plan concluded that the proposed on-site circulation
is adequate. The project would be required to install a curb, gutter and sidewalk along the Palomar
Street frontage per City engineering standards. Forty on-site enclosed parking spaces (two per unit) are
proposed. Three guest-parking spaces are included in the proposed Site Plan. The total on-site parking
of 43 spaces exceeds the Municipal Code parking requirement of 2 spaces per unit. No hazards or
barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists would be created by the proposed multi-family project. No traffic
related impacts would result.
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Potentially
".. Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of 0 0 0 181
concern or species that are candidates for
listing?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage 0 0 0 181
trees)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e. g. , 0 0 0 181
oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and 0 0 0 181
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 181
t) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 181
efforts?
Comments: The site is fully developed and is located in an urbanized area. There are no sensitive plant
or animal species on-site. No biological impacts would result from the proposed use of the site.
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation 0 0 0 181
plans?
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and 0 0 0 181
inefficient manner?
c) If the site is designated for mineral resource 0 0 0 181
protection, will this project impact this
protection?
Comments: The proposed uses would be consistent with energy conservation plans and would not
require any non-renewable resources.
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 0 ~
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: petroleum products, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency 0 0 0 181
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential 0 0 0 181
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of 0 0 0 181
potential health hazards?
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Potentially
",0 Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 181
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments: Hazardous materials would not be used on-site. There are no known potential health
hazards in the vicinity of the project site. Highly flammable plant materials are not included in the
proposed landscaping plan. The General Plan Public Safety Element designates Palomar Street as an
Evacuation Route. The project would not interfere with emergency response plans. No significant
impacts would result from construction and occupancy of the apartment project.
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 181 0
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 0 181
Comments: The 20-unit apartment project and associated traffic would not result in a measurable
increase in noise. There are no severe noise generators in the vicinity of the project. No significant
impacts would result from construction and occupancy of the apartment project.
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have
an effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the following
areas:
a) Fire protection? 0 0 0 181
b) Police protection? 0 0 0 181
c) Schools? 0 0 181 0
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including 0 0 0 181
roads?
e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 181
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 have been
incorporated into the project design.
School fees would be paid at the building permit stage in accordance with provisions of state law. The
Chula Vista Elementary School District and the Sweetwater Union High School District recommend
annexation of the project site to a Community Facilities District. However, under State law the payment
of school fees minimizes the impacts to school facilities to a level below significance. No mitigation
measures are required.
XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact 0 0 0 181
the City's Threshold Standards?
As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seen
Threshold Standards °
a) Fire/EMS 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to
calls within 7 minutes or less in 85 % of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75 % of
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
the cases. The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard would be
met, since the nearest fire station is 2 miles away and would be associated with a 5-
minute response time. The proposed project complies with this Threshold Standard.
Comments: The project is within two miles of a fire station. No significant impacts would result.
b) Police 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84 % of Priority 1 calls
within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 1 calls of
4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62.10% of Priority 2 calls within 7
minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 7 minutes
or less. The proposed project complies with this Threshold Standard.
Comments: This threshold standard would be met for the proposed project. No significant effects
would result.
c) Traffic 0 0 0 181
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 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.
The proposed project complies with this Threshold Standard.
Comments: Palomar Street operates at LOS "C" and the project would not adversely affect the
LOS.
d) Parks/Recreation 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres/l,OOO population east of 1-
805. The proposed project is not subject to this Threshold Standard.
Comments: The proposed project is located west of 1-805. The Threshold Standard does not apply.
e) Drainage 0 0 0 181
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. The proposed project complies with this Threshold
Standard.
Comments: The Engineering Department has determined that off-site drainage capacities will not be
affected by the proposed project.
t) Sewer 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed
City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary
improvements consistent with Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering
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Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
Standards. The proposed project complies with this Threshold Standard.
Comments: The City Engineering Department has determined that sewer facilities are adequate to
serve the project.
g) Water 0 0 0 ~
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. The proposed project
complies 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 Sweetwater Authority has determined that adequate water services are available to
serve the project.
XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the proposal result in a need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? 0 0 0 ~
b) Communications systems? 0 0 0 ~
c) Local or regional water treatment or 0 0 0 ~
distribution facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 0 0 ~
e) Storm water drainage? 0 0 0 ~
f) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 ~
Comments: The Sweetwater Authority (SW A) reports that water service is available to the site from
a to-inch main located in Palomar Street. Fire flow requirements have been determined to be adequate
by the Fire Department and SW A. The proposed apartment 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. A National Pollution Discharge Elimination
system (NPDES) Stormwater Permit is not required for this site because it contains less than five acres.
XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the 0 0 0 t8I
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 i81
scenic route?
c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? 0 0 0 ¡g
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Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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) Reduce an additional amount of spill light? 0 0 0 181
Comments: Design Review Committee approval of the project design is required. Standard and site-
specific conditions would be included in the design review approval. No adverse aesthetics impacts are
anticipated because the site would not obstruct a scenic vista or view and it does not front on a scenic
route. Implementation of City Code standards would minimize light and glare produced by the design
of the project. No adverse impacts have been identified and no mitigation measures are required
XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of or 0 0 0 181
the destruction or a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or 0 0 0 181
aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic
building, structure or object?
c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a 0 0 0 181
physical change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values?
d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious or 0 0 0 181
sacred uses within the potential impact area?
7e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan 0 0 0 181
EIR as an area of high potential for
archeological resources?
Comments: There are no known cultural resources in the project area.
XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the 0 0 0 181
proposal result in the alteration of or the
destruction of paleontological resources?
Comments: There are no known paleontological resources on the site or in the adjacent area. The
extent of grading is limited; therefore, no potential impacts to paleontological resources are anticipated.
XVII. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or 0 0 181 0
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 181 0
c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation 0 0 0 181
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Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
plans or programs?
Comments: The project is consistent with the city's General Plan Parks and Recreation Element.
Lauderbach Park (an existing neighborhood park) is located north of Palomar Street and east of 4th
A venue. Impacts to recreational facilities would be less than significant.
XVIII. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for
mandatory findings of significance. If an EIR is
needed, this section should be completed.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade 0 0 0 181
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods or
California history or prehistory?
Comments: The vacant site is located in an urbanized area and was previously developed with a
mobile home park. No sensitive plant or animal resources or historical/archaeological resources are
present.
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve 0 0 0 181
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
Comments: Constructing a multi-family residential project on the site would not affect long-tenn
environmental goals of the City of Chula Vista.
c) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 0 181
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 redevelopment of the site would
not result in cumulative environmental effects.
d) Does the project have environmental effect 0 0 0 181
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Comments: No adverse effects on human beings are anticipated from redeveloping the site as a multi-
family residential project.
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XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES:
No project revisions or mitigation measures are required.
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.
N/A
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Representative of
[Property Owner's Name]
N/A
Signature of Authorized Representative of Date
[Property Owner's Name]
N/A
Printed Name and Title of
[Operator if different from Property Owner]
N/A
Signature of Authorized Representative of Date
[Operator if different from Property Owner]
XXI. ENVIRONMENT AL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
OLand Use and Planning 181 Transportation/Circulation 181 Public Services
o Population and Housing o Biological Resources o Utilities and Service
Systems
o Geophysical o Energy and Mineral Resources o Aesthetics
o Water o Hazards o Cultural Resources
o Air Quality 181 Noise o Recreation
o Mandatory Findings of Significance
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:XXII. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the .
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the 0
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 fmd that the proposed project MA Y 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.
I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the 0
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.
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Environmental Review Coordinator
City of Chula Vista
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C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT MURAOKA ENTERPRISES PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPLICANT: INITIAL STUDY
PROJECT 568 Palomar Street
ADDRESS: Request: Proposed construction of a townhouse complex
consisting of 20 units, (4) 2 story 5-unit buildings.
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: Each unit is a two level 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a
NORTH No Scale IS - 00-17 2-car attached aaraae.
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