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MAIL TO: City of Chula Vista
Planning Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Attn: Marilyn Ponseggi
NOTICE
OF PROPOSED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Chula Vista is considering a recommendation
that the project herein identified will have no significant environmental impact in compliance
with Section 15070 of State CEQA guidelines. A copy of the Negative Declaration (findings) is
on file in the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
This document is available for public review between the hours of 8:00 a.m, and 5:00 p.m"
Monday through Friday,
Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed Negative Declaration should provide their written
comments to the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
by July 27, 2001.
This proposed finding does not constitute approval or denial of the project itself; it only
detennines if the project could have significant environmental impact, Projects, which could have
significant impact, must have an Environmental Impact Report prepared to evaluate those
possible impacts in compliance with Section 15064 of State CEQA Guidelines,
If you wish to challenge the City's action on this Negative Declaration in court, you may be
limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in written correspondence,
For further infonnation concerning this project, please contact Maria C. Muett (619) 585-5747,
This notice is required to be filed with the County Clerk's office for a period of not less than
thirty (30) days.
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS: 642-010-3800
PROJECT LOCATION:
First United Methodist Church - 915 Paseo Ranchero, Chula Vista, CA,
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project (Phase 11) is for an addition of
approximately 6,133 square feet to an existing church facility. The proposal includes a 5,195
square foot second story addition to the children's ministries building (with a bridge connection
to an existing multipurpose room) and the addition of 34 parking spaces,
DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY: Design Review Commission
INITIAL STUDY NO.: 18-01-047
DATE: June 27, 2001
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Negative Declaration
PROJECT NAME: First United Methodist Church
PROJECT LOCA nON: 915 Paseo Ranchero
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 642-010-3800
PROJECT APPLICANT: Dominy & Associates Architects
Wayne Holtan
CASE NO,: IS-01-47
DATE: June 26, 2001
A. Project Setting
The subject 4,14-acre site is located at the northeast comer of "H" Street and Paseo Ranchero
Avenue (Exhibit A-Location Map), The proposed project is located in a fully developed
planned community area of Rancho Del Rey, SPA I in eastern Chula Vista. The site is
currently developed with three buildings (sanctuary, fellowship hall, children's ministries),
landscaping, paved parking areas, playground, and grass area. This is Phase II of the original
church campus facility,
Surrounding land uses are as follows:
Zoning General Plan Land Use
Site PCPQ RLM (Low-Medium) Church!
Campus
North PCR3 RMH Multi-Family
South PCRI RLM SFR
East PCRI RLM SFR
West PCR3 RMH (Medium-High) Multi-Family
B. Proiect Description
The project proposal (Phase II) is for an addition of approximately 6,133 square feet to an
existing church facility, The proposaJ includes a 5,195 square foot second story addition to
the children's ministries building (with a bridge connection to an existing fellowship hall), a
one-story 938 square foot addition to an existing multipurpose room and the addition of 34
parking spaces.
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The church campus project was originally approved by the Design Review Committee on
December 14, 1992. The original project consisted of two phases, The first phase involved
the construction of a sanctuary, fellowship hall and children's facility, while the second
phase was to include the addition of classroom areas and the expansion of the fellowship hall.
The Negative Declaration (IS-93-01) addressed the three buildings of Phase I; 18,014 square
foot Sanctuary, 11,741 square foot Fellowship Hall and 4,949 square foot Children's
Ministry building. A volleyball court, playground and parking spaces for both phases were
included in the original environmental review. However, the Phase II building structures
were not included in the original Initial Study. IS-93-01 specifically stated that additional
environmental review would be required for the next phase,
C. Compliance with Zoning and Plans
The subject property is in the PCPQ (Planned Community Public-Quasi) Zone and within the
RLM (Low-Medium Residential) General Plan Designation. The proposed project is in
conformance with the general plan and zoning designations.
D, Public Comments
On May 11,2001 a Notice ofInitial Study was circulated to property owners within 500-foot
radius of the proposed project site. The public comment period ended May 21, 2001. No
written public comments were received,
E. Identification of Environmental Effects
An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached Environmental
Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have a significant
environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. This Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of
the State CEQA Guidelines,
F. Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts
No mitigation measures required.
N/A
Name, Title Date
G. Consultation
1. City ofChula Vista:
Edalia Olivo-Gomez, Environmental Planning
Maria C, Muett, Environmental Planning
Kim Vander Bie, Planning
Gary Williams, Landscaping/Planning
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Ralph Leyva, Traffic Engineering
Majed AI-Ghafry, Traffic Engineering
Beth Chopp, Engineering
Doug Hastie, Fire Prevention
Carolyn Dakan, Building Division
Richard Preuss, Police Crime Prevention
Applicant's Agent:
Dominy & Associates Architects/Wayne Holtan
2. Documents
Chula Vista General Plan (1989)
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code
3, Initial Study
This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments
received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period
for this Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent judgment of the City
of Chula Vista, Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is
available from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
CA 91910.
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Marilyn . F, Ponseggi
Environmental Review Coordinator
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SCALE: FILE NUMBER:
NORTH No Scale IS-01-047 Related Case: DRC-01-41
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Case No.IS-Ol-047
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Name of Proponent: First United Methodist Church
Dominy & Associates Architects
2, Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
3. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 2150 West Washington, Suite 303
San Diego, CA. 92110
4. Name of Proposal: First United Methodist Church
5. Date of Checklist: May 29, 2001
Potentially
Potentially Significant LeS5 than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or 0 0 0 181
zoning?
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or 0 0 0 181
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e,g" 0 0 0 181
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an 0 0 0 181
established community (including a low-income
or minority community)?
Comments:
The project proposal is for an addition of approximately 6, I 33 square feet to an existing church
facility. The proposal includes a 5,195 square foot second-story addition to the children's ministry
building (with a bridge connection to an existing fellowship hall), a one-story 938 square foot
addition to an existing multipurpose room and the addition of34 parking spaces, This is Phase II of
a two-phase project started in 1992. The first phase involved the construction of a sanctuary,
fellowship hall, and children's facility. The current zoning is PCPQ (Planned Community Public
Quasi) and RLM (Low-Medium Density) General Plan designations, The project proposal is
consistent with the General Plan, Zoning and Planned Community (Rancho Del Rey, SPA I)
regulations and development standards,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
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Potentially
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
proposal: Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local 0 0 0 ~
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either 0 0 0 ~
directly or indirectly (e,g" through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable 0 0 0 ~
housing?
Comments:
Phase II ofthe existing church which is classified as a community purpose facility in the Rancho Del
Rey SPA I would not contribute to local or regional population growth. The development of this site
with expansion of the church facility will not result in the inducement of substantial growth in this
area or in the displacement of existing housing, No buildings would be removed to accommodate the
requested facilities,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or Potentially Significant Leslthan
Significant Unless Significant N.
expose people to potential impacts involving: Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic 0 0 0 ~
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 any 0 0 0 ~
unique geologic or physical features?
e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, 0 0 0 ~
either on or off the site?
f) 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?
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Comments:
The project site is currently developed with a church and two auxiliary buildings, The site is
relatively flat and the second phase building construction will not create any impact to geophysical
features, The site is surrounded by similar topography and ground surface features, There were no
geophysical features or hazards identified in the project's Phase I and Phase II.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Leslthan
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: Significant Unleu Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impllct Impact
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, 0 0 0 I!I
or 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 quality (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 0 0 0 I!I
of 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 0 0 0 I!I
groundwater?
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? 0 0 0 I!I
i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood 0 0 0 I!I
waters?
j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water 0 0 0 I!I
otherwise available for public water supplies?
Comments:
The project is located on an improved property already developed with three buildings ~sanctuary,
fellowship hall, children's ministeries), The project proposal is for an addition of a 2" story to the
children ministry building, a one-story 938 square-foot addition to the multipurpose room and
34 parking spaces, Additional construction on the site will minimally increase surface run-off,
however not to a level of significance,
Existing curb and gutter off-site facilities exist along "H" Street/Paseo Ranchero, There are two
storm drain grate inlets in the parking lot areas, The on-site facilities convey into the existing storm
drain facility, No change to the on-site drainage pattern is anticipated, According to the
Engineering Department, the off-site drâinage facilities are adequate to serve the project. No
significant impacts to existing drainage patterns or surface runoff will result from the additional
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development on the site.
As a standard Engineering Department condition of approval, the project will be subject to the
requirements of the Clean Water Act and Regional Water Quality Control Board, NPDES. The
applicant is required to implement Best Management Practices to prevent pollution of stonn
drainage systems, during and after construction,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
V. Am QUALITY. Would the proposal: Potentially SignifiCllnt Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated ImpAct Impact
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
non-stationary sources of air emissions or the
deterioration of ambient air quality?
Comments:
The project proposal for Phase II additions of the church campus, will not alter or deteriorate
ambient air quality standards. Approximately 260 Average Daily Trips (ADTs) will be generated
from the proposed project which will not create a substantial increase in sources of air emissions or
create objectionable odors. These anticipated trips will not create a significant impact to local or
regional air quality, The proposed project is consistent with the Air Quality Element of the City's
General Plan,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
the proposal result in: Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 181 0
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e,g" 0 0 0 181
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e,g" fann equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to 0 0 0 181
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? 0 0 0 181
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? 0 0 0 181
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I) 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 of2400
or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or
more peak-hour vehicle trips.)
Comments:
The project will result in less than significant traffic impacts. Upon development on Phase II, an
additional 260 average daily trips (ADT) is anticipated to be generated per day. The primary access
roads to the project are off of East "H" Street and Paseo Ranchero Avenue, East "H" Street is a 6-
lane prime arterial and Paseo Ranchero is a Class I collector street. According to the Engineering
Department, these primary access roads are adequate to serve the project. The additional traffic
volume from the project will not exceed the City's Level of Service (LOS) C at the adjacent street
segments.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the Potentially Significant Le"than
Significant Unless Significant N.
proposal result in impacts to: Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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 trees)? 0 0 0 181
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., 0 0 0 181
oak forest, coastal habitat, etc,)?
d) Wetland habitat (e,g" marsh, riparian and vernal 0 0 0 181
pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 181
I) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 181
efforts?
Comments: The project site is within a fully urbanized area of eastern Chula Vista, The site is
partially developed and the remaining undeveloped area contains ornamental plantings, There are no
sensitive plants or animal species on-site, 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
draft MSCP designates the parcel for development.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Significant Unless Significant No
Would the proposal: Impact Mitigated Impact Impad
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 project will complete the church campus facility as originally
envisioned, The project does not conflict with the recently adopted C02 Reduction Plan, The
proposed project is subject to compliance with Energy Requirements of the Unifonn Building Code
and therefore, should not result in the use of non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient
manner, The site is not located in an area designated for mineral resource protection as addressed in
the City's General Plan,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: Potentially Signilicllnt Less than
Significant Unles, Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impllct
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 0 181
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?
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 181
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments: The site is currently being used as a church facility, The proposed project, Phase II,
would result in the continuation of same type of use, The proposed project will not interfere with the
emergency response plan for the area, The surrounding area is developed with residential uses that
do not include the use or storage of hazardous materials, No hazardous materials will be stored on
the project site, No significant impact as a result of the project is anticipated,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
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Potentially
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: Potentially Significant Lenihan
Significant Unlesl Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 0 181
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 0 181
Comments:
The proposed church facility addition would not result in a significant increase of existing noise
levels or exposure of people to severe noise levels, There will be significant short-tenn noise impacts
related to construction activities, In accordance with the City's Municipal Code (Section Chapter
17.24.050 (J), construction will be restricted between the hours often p,m, and seven a,m, Monday
through Friday, and between the hours of ten p,m, and eight a,m. Saturday and Sunday, This will
mitigate the impact to less than significant,
An assessment of noise volumes was carried out with the original planning evaluation of the whole
project in 1992, It was detennined that a 7 Yz wall would be required along East "H" Street to
mitigate noise impacts from traffic along "H" Street. Instead, an alternative option of a benn with a
6' foot high wall was detennined by the Design Review Committee to reduce noise levels to
acceptable City standards,
There will be an increase in the number of children in the pre-school from] 05 to 135, The proposed
Children's Ministries addition is located 175 feet ITom the south property line, It is also separated
from the residential properties to the south by the Fellowship Hall building and an existing wall on
the property line, Staff has detennined based on the separation from the residences that the
additional 30 students will not result in a significant noise impact,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered Impact Mitigated Impact Impad
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 0 181
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including 0 0 0 181
roads?
e) Other governmental services? 0 0 0 181
Comments:
The project site is located within a fully urbanized area of eastern Chula Vista, The Police and Fire
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Departments reported that the project would not create a significant impact to existing services.
According to the Chula Vista Elementary School District pursuant to Assembly Bill No, 181, Section
53080, any facility used exclusively for religious purposes/school facility is exempt from school fees,
The proposed project, expansion of church campus, will create no significant impact to existing
public services,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact the 0 0 0 181
City's Threshold Standards?
As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any'ofthe seen
Threshold Standards,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Fire/EMS 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to
calls within 7 minutes or less in 85% of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75% of
the cases, It is anticipated that the minor future development on this parcel map will
meet the threshold standards as this project is in a fully urbanized area. The proposed
project would comply with this Threshold Standard,
Comments: According to the Fire Department, the current level of service can continue to be
provided to the project site, The nearest fire station is the newly constructed Fire Station #4, located
directly across the street. The estimated time of arrival would be within minutes, As such, the
proposed project is not anticipated to significantly impact the Fire/EMS Threshold Standard,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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 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 Department indicates that the current level of police services can
continue to be provided to the project area, The Police Department reports that the proposed
project is not anticipated to result in a significant impact to the Police Threshold Standard,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required.
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Le.uthan
Significant Vnle» Significant N.
Impact Mitigllted Impact Impact
C) Traffic 0 0 0 18
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 ofI-80S: Those signalized intersections which do not meet the standard above
may continue to operate at their current 1991 LOS, but shall not worsen,
Comments: According to the Engineering Department, the proposed project will not generate a
significant increase in traffic, There will be an estimated total of 260 Average Daily Trips
(ADT) generated by the proposed project per day, The additional trips will not result in the
thresholds being exceeded, The proposed project complies with the City's Traffic Threshold
Standard,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures will be required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
d) Parks/Recreation 0 0 0 18
The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres of neighborhood and
community parkland with appropriate facilities per 1,000 residents east ofInterstate 805
(I-80S),
Comments: As the proposed project is not residential, compliance with the Parks and Recreation
Thresholds are not required,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
e) Drainage 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standards require that stonn 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 will comply with this Threshold Standard,
Comments: According to the Engineering Department, the stonnwater flows and drainage
facilities will not be significantly affected by the proposed project. There are existing on-site
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drainage facilities consisting of two stonn drain grate inlets located in the project parking areas,
The existing off-site facility is a curb inlet at the southeast comer of East "H" Street and Paseo
Ranchero. The applicant is required to implement the Best Management Practices to prevent
pollution of stonn drainage system during and after construction, No significant impacts are
anticipated as a result of the project proposal.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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 Standards, The
proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard,
Comments: The City Engineering Department has detennined that the existing 8-inch sewer
main along "H" Street, located at the north side of the property, is adequate to serve the proposed
project. No impacts to sewer facilities are anticipated,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
Potentially Signifiunt Less than
Significant Unless Signifiunt No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
g) Water 0 0 0 181
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 penn it issuance,
Comments: The Otay Water District has detennined that the existing water facility is
adequate to serve the proposed project, The GPM fire flow at 20 p,s,i. residual pressure
for a two-hour duration as required by the Chula Vista Fire Department is available to serve the
proposed project. No significant impacts to water services are anticipated,
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Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would Potentially Significant Lenihan
the proposal result in a need for new systems, or Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? 0 0 0 181
b) Communications systems? 0 0 0 181
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution 0 0 0 181
facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks? 0 0 0 181
e) Storm water drainage? 0 0 0 181
t) Solid waste disposal? 0 0 0 181
Comments: The proposed project is located in an urbanized area with existing utility and service
facilities, The proposed project is not anticipated to result in the significant need for new systems or
alterations to existing facility utilities, The existing 8-inch sewer main that runs westerly on East
"H" Street is adequate to serve the proposed project. No significant impacts to existing utilities or
create needs for new service systems,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant N.
XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: Impllct 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 0 181
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 0 181
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Comments: The proposed project is located in the Rancho Del Rey Planned Community
of eastern Chula Vista, The proposed project is located along the "H" Street scenic route and no
modification of the scenic route is proposed, As a condition of approval for Phase I, the Parks and
Recreation Department required a sidewalk along the East "H" Street frontage within an open
space parcel which was required to be annexed into Open Space District No, 20, According to the
Parks and Recreation Department, these conditions have been met, The project will not result in a
significant aesthetics impact.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Si¡::nificant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Win the proposal result in the alteration of or 0 0 0 181
the destruction or a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b) Win 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?
e) 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: The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan does not identify
the subject site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential cultural resources, The project
does not include grading, There would be no significant impacts to cultural resources on the project
site.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
Potentially Significant Lenihan
Significant Unless Significtnt No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the 0 0 0 181
proposal result in the alteration of or the
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destruction of paleontological resources?
Comments: The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan does not identifY
the subject site or surrounding vicinity as an area of potential paleontological resources, The
project site is relatively flat with no grading required, Therefore, there would be no significant
impacts to paleontological resources,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
XVII. RECREATION. Would the proposal: Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or 0 0 0 181
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 0 181
c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation 0 0 0 181
plans or programs?
Comments: The proposed project, Phase II of community purpose facility, will not increase the
need for parks or recreational facilities, No significant recreational impacts would result from the
project.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unles, Significant No
SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declarationfor Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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 project proposal is"in a fully urbanized area of eastern Chula Vista, The
surrounding area is developed with residential uses, Neither sensitive plant nor animal resources,
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nor historical or archaelogical resources are present on the site, The proposed project will not
have significant impact on the quality of the environment, reduction of habitat of wildlife species
or threaten the historical preservation of the area,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unleu Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve 0 0 0 ~
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
Comments: Construction of a community purpose facility/church facility and auxiliary structures
on the proposed site is consistent with the City's General Plan and the City Council approved Draft
Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) dated October 2000. The proposed project will not
negatively affect long-term environmental goals,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
Potentildly Significant Leu than
Significant Unless Significant N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
C) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 0 ~
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: There are no other current or foreseeable projects in the surrounding area that
would contribute to cumulatively considerable impacts, This is a small infill project within a fully
urbanized area of eastern Chula Vista and consistent with the goals and vision of the General Plan,
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required,
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unlen Signifiesnt N.
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
d) Does the project have environmental effects, 0 0 0 ~
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which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Comments: No adverse effects on human beings are anticipated from developing Phase II of the
chuch facility in the Rancho Del Rey Planned Community of eastern Chula Vista,
XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES:
Not applicable.
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 adoption of the Addendum shall indicate the
Applicants' and/or Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance without approval.
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. 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,
D Land Use and Planning D Transportation/Circulation D Public Services
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o Population and Housing o Biological Resources o Utilities and Service
Systems
. o Geophysical o Energy and Mineral Resources o Aesthetics
o Water 0 Hazards o Cultural Resources
o Air Quality o Noise o Recreation
o Paleontological o Mandatory Findings of Significance
Resources
XXII. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, 181
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 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 0
at least one effect: I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the
earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant
impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects tbat remain to be addressed,
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 detennination,
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Si natu ~ Dite
Marilyn R,F. Ponseggi
Environmental Review Coordinator
City ofChula Vista
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