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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Rpts./1995/11/08 (4) r~;-T ) " lCJQ:. l..;., _..1 '-' _ - MEMORANDUM DATE: Barbara Reid, City of Chula Vista Anita Hayworth, Dudek & Associates..{\ ('i\ t\- October 26, 1995 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Otay Ranch SPA One EIR The following information has been gathered and prepared in response to the issues raised in the 23 October 1995 RCC meeting regarding the Otay Ranch SPA One EIR. The issues covered by this memorandum include the following: 1) Location and mapping of a potential pond along Telegraph Canyon Road. 2) Review of mapping information for the coastal rosy boa. 3. Arroyo toad survey. 4) Data sheets for the 1995 California gnatcatcher survey and discussion of dominant plant species in relation to the target transect results for the habitat replacement master plan. 5) Additional observational information on the tricolored blackbird. 6) Performance standards for the habitat replacement master plan treatments: are they the same for all treatment types? cc: Kim Kilkenny, The Baldwin Company John Bridges, Cotton Beland and Associates, Inc. Larry Sward, Sweetwater Environmental Biologists June Collins, Dudek and Associates. Inc. Issue 1. Location and mapping of a potential pond along Telegraph Canyon Road. The wetland delineation along Telegraph Canyon Road was reviewed on 24 October 1995, with special attention directed to a potential pond area (identified by the RCC) just south of the linear band of wetland. The review consisted of walking the entire length of the delineated wetland. It was assumed that the potential pond area identified by the RCC is the topographically well-defmed basin behind an earthen berm located approximately midway between Buena Vista and Apache Drive. Although the basin is not obvious from the road, the top of an old willow tree in the basin can be seen from Telegraph Canyon Road. The field review confirmed the accuracy of the delineation. The only partial inconsistency is on the delineation map: the entire wetland polygon is labeled as "fresh water marsh," but some of the eastern portion could be labeled freshwater marsh/southern willow scrub. This situation is mentioned in the first paragraph on page 3 of the delineation report (Appendix F9 B to the RMP) as follows: "Wetland habitat along Telegraph Canyon Road is primarily disturbed freshwater marsh, some of which appears to be the result of revegetation efforts associated with recent road improvements. This habitat is patchy and dominated by cattail (Typha sp.) and bulrush (Scirpus sp.) of varying density; a few weedy upland and wetland species also occur. Within and immediately adjacent to the marsh are small scattered patches of mule fat (Baccharis salicijolia) and a very few young willow trees (Salix sp.). The willows are found primarily in the eastern one-fourth of the channel." Another way of describing this area might be as follows: East of Otay Lakes Road, the wetland supports considerably more willow trees and represents a mosaic of freshwater marsh and small patches (less than 0.1 acre) of southern willow scrub. The potential pond area cited at the 10/23 RCC meeting is south of the linear wetland band and supports two or three large, well-spaced willow trees (at the south edge of the basin) that appear to be in poor health. The entire basin is dominated by non-natives, primarily slender wild oat (Avena barbata) and black mustard (Brassica nigra). With the exception of the 'individual willows, no hydrophytic vegetation is present in the basin. Based on topography (i.e., the basin and berm), it is possible that the area supports ponded water following years of exceptional rainfall. However, as noted above, no hydrophytic vegetation or other evidence of ponded water was present either during the wetland delineation or the recent review of the delineation, The basin area does not meet any of the three criteria for jurisdictional wetland habitat, i.e., hydrophytic vegetation, hydrology. or hydric soils. Issue 2. R~view of mapping information for the coastal rosy boa. There are no locations mapped for the coastal rosy boa within SPA One for any of the surveys conducted between 1988 and 1995. Iss()e 3. Arroyo toad survey. Attached are two memoranda which discuss the arroyo toad survey. The first, dated 17 February 1995 summarizes information provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding survey protocol. The second, dated 23 June 1995, discusses the results of the arroyo toad survey, including the personnel conducting the survey, survey methodology, and the results. MEMORANDUM TO: June FROM: Anita DATE: February 17, 1994 SUBJECT: Future Species Listings: the arroyo toad, a special case In the draft Procedures for Dealing with Future Species' Listings (January 23, 1995), recommendations are made for the survey effort required for a species newly listed as threatened or endangered. Within the discussion, a special case is described for the arroyo toad (Bufo microscaphus califomicus). The arroyo toad was listed as endangered on December 19, 1994 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This species is a special case for two reasons: 1) it was listed after the Resource Management Plan was prepared and did not have focused surveys conducted for it. and 2) it is of extremely limited distribution and is a good example of the type of species for which ranch-wide surveys should be conducted upon being listed. The arroyo toad is restricted to riparian wetlands with near-perennial flow in southern California. Habitat requirements include sandy stream terraces adjacent to shallow pools. This species is presently restricted to small, isolated populations. In San Diego County, arroyo toads have been found on the Santa Margarita, Guejito. Sweetwater, Vallecito, San Luis Rey, Santa Ysabel, Witch, Cottonwood. Temescal, Agua Caliente, Santa Maria, Lusardi, Pine Valley, Noble, Kitchen, Long Potrero, Upper San Diego, San Vicente, and Morena drainages. They have not been known to occur in drainages on the Otay Ranch. Habitat is currently not available in Poggi Canyon or Salt Creek. Otay River potentially contains habitat and may exhibit spring flows and permanent ponding and thus may be suitable for the arroyo toad. Discussions with Kat Brown, U,S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist, on February 17, 1995 indicate that arroyo toad surveys will not be required for Poggi Canyon or Salt Creek, however surveys should be conducted of Otay River, Although there is no currently accepted survey protocal, Ms. Brown recommended choosing several potentially suitable sites along Dtay River and visiting them for three nights in a row. The arroyo toaa may be identified by listening for its characteristic trilling call on moonless nights between dusk and midnight. Surveys should be conducted between March and May. The potentially suitable sites will be selected by visiting the river valley during daylight hours. Although the surveys for the arroyo toad will be of limited extent. they will be inclusive of all suitable areas ranch-wide, MEMORANDUM Date: June 23, 1995 87Q.-06 To: June Collins, Dudek & Associates, Inc. Fr: Brock Ortega, Dudek & Associates, Inc. Subject: Results of a Focused Survey for Arroyo SouthwestI'm Toad Along the Otay River Within Otay Ranch, San Diego County, California. This memorandum documents the results of a focused survey for arroyo southwestern toad (Bufo microscaphus californicus) conduded by DUDEK along Otay River within Otay Ranch, San Diego County, California. Introduction In conformance with the Otay Ranch Resource Management Plan Procedures for Dealing with Future Species Listings, a review of previous surveys and a focused survey of habitat likely to support the endangered arroyo southwestern toad was conduded. Although the Otay River Valley is not projected to be developed, riparian restoration adivities (i.e, channelization, weed eradication) might have an adverse effed on the arroyo southwestern toad if it were present. The arroyo southwestern toad (ARTO) is a small (2-3 inches), light greenish gray or tan toad with warty skin and dark spots (does not have a dorsally situated light colored line like the similar western toad [Bufo boreas]). Its vocalization is a light trill usually lasting eight to ten seconds. The ARTO is restrided to rivers that have shallow, gravelly pools adjacent to sandy terraces. Breeding occurs between late March and mid-June and eggs are laid in shallow pools with little emergent vegetation. The present known range of the ARTO includes Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, southwest Imperial, and San Diego counties. The ARTO is presumed to have been extirpated from San Luis Obisbo County. In 1994, only six of 22 extant populations south of Ventura County are known to contain more than a dozen adults. Most of the populations in San Diego County are located in the eastern and southeastern portions, and predominantly within or adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest, although ARTO were found historically in most drainages throughout the county. Several fadors presently threaten the remaining 23 % of the habitat of the ARTO including: short- and long-term changes in river hydrology, including construdion of dams and water diversions; alteration of riparian wetland habitats by agriculture and development; construdion of roads; site-specific damage by off- highway vehicle use; development of campgrounds and other recreational adivities; over-grazing; and mining activitie;;. It also is predated by introduced sunfish, bass, mosquitofish, sculpin, gobies, and bullfrog (Federal Register 1994). Site Location and General Existin!! Conditions The approximately 4 mile long study area is located in San Diego County south and east of the City of Chula Vista, and north of the City of San Diego, within the Otay River Valley, Specifically, the study 1 area lies in the USGS 7.5 minute topographic mao, Otay Mesa quadrangle in unscctioned lands; T18S, R1W; SBBM. Elevations in the survey area range from approximately 140 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) in the west portion, to 300 feet AMSL in the east portion. Soils mapped for the area (Bowman 1973) include Salinas-Corralitos associations' which are moderately well drained to moderately excessively drained clays, clay loams, and loamy sands on alluvial fans. Present land uses include open space and livestock grazing. Methods A focused survey was conducted by DUDEK personnel Brock A, Ortega (BAO), Michael J. Komula (MJK), John W. Brown, Ph.D. UWB), Philip R. Behrends, Ph.D. (PRB), and Michael L. Sweesy (MLS) between 4 and 6 April 1995 (Table 1). The project area was visited on 2 April 1995 to determine potential breeding areas and survey locations. There were six survey locations distributed within the project area. During the survey, each survey location was visited for 30 minutes or more. While at each location, surveyors listened for the distinctive ARTO trilling and release calls. If a call was heard, surveyors proceeded toward the call in order to verify the species. Survey protocol followed those established by the USFWS (March 7, 1995). DATE PERSONNEl MOON PHASE TIME TEMPERATURE WIND SPEED CLOUD COVER 4 April BAO, MIK, jWB Quaner 193(1.2300 h" SS.SO'F (1.3 mph 100% 5 April BAO, MJK, PRB, Quarter 200(1.2300 h" SB-48"F (1.3 mph 70-40% JWB 6 April BAO. MIK. MlS Quarter 1930-2301 hrs 58.51 "F o mph 40% Table 1. Flashlights, binoculars (1 Ox50 power), camera with flash, and resource books were available for use by surveyors. The survey was completed under favorable conditions: cloudy to partly cloudy skies; air temperatures of 56-48 degrees Fahrenheit; occasional light breezes; and quarter moon or less. Results The study area is mostly a disturbed riparian scrub community. Dominant plants include tamarisk (Tamarix aphyl/a), mule fat (Baccharis sa/ieifolia), willows (Salix sp.), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus g/obu/us and E. camaldulensis), broom baccharis (Baccharis sarachroides), and cattails (Typha lacifolia), The eastern third of the study area was burned in the summer of 1994 and has the charred remains of many trees and shrubs. Water flows via a series of small creeks and streams over cobbly to clayey ground within the study area. Ponding exists In many areas and is subject to large algae blooms. No ARTO were detected during the surveys. Aquatic and semi-aquatic species detected during the surveys include Pacific treefrog (Hyla regilla), bullfrog (Bufo catesbeiana), sunfish (Lepomis sp.), mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), and crayfish (Cambarus sp.) (Table 2). Aquatic species observed during a 1993 arroyo toad survey include African clawed frog (Xenopus laev;s), southwestern pond turtle (CIemmys marmorata pal/ida), and two-striped garter snake (Thamnoph;s hammond;i hammondit) (Dudek and Associates, Inc. 1993 - SDG&E Pipeline 2000 Project). 2 Table 1 Location So.des Number Obsen<ed 1 - Before Gate Pacific treefroli: manv; adultsltadpoles 2 - 0.25 mile east of Ilate Pacific treefroli!: many; adultsltadpoles 3 - 1 $I river crossinll Pacific treefr02 many; adurtsltadpofes 3 - 1 $I river crossino buJJfrOIl detected one once 4 - 2nd river crossimz none 5 - Ponds Pacific treefrog many; aduJtsltadpoles 5 - Ponds bulllroR detected one twice. two once 5 - Ponds sunfish 2 6 - End near dam Pacjfic treefroli!: many; adultsltadpoles 6 - End near dam bullfrog 3 + adults; tadpoles 6 - End near dam mosQuitofish 100+ 6 - End near dam crayfish lots Conclusion No ARTO were detected in the Otay River Valley during the focused surveys and there are no previous recent records. Based on these results, the arroyo toad would not be affected by future land development or restoration activities in the valley, Management activities which might enhance the opportunities for ARTO translocation to the river valley include: bullfrog, African clawed frog, crayfish, and mosquitofish control programs; creation of more suitable ARTO habitat by eliminating tamarix and allowing a near perennial flow of water from ihe Otay lakes dam; limiting pesticide and herbicide use within the valley; limiting cattle access points to the river; and introducing ARTO into the river valley. 3 ~ wg '" m o -< >- -< " >- z (1 :I: ~ '" '" '" >- " " o -< o '" o c: .... :I: :E m '" -< m " Z -< o >- o '" c: " < m -< .... o (1 >- -< <5 z '" , "; ! ./~C::> "( '(.i /. / \ I , " . \ I, I, ]7'.; ~~ .,..;-- \ : . \ (Jj > ~ r o . ~ ~ > ~ o -.. ",,- ( ! i ,"0 ~, .. '" m ~ 'I ,. / Issue 4. Data sheets for dIe 1995 California gnatcatcher survey and discussion of dominant plant species in relation to the target transect results for the habitat replacement master plan. The attached field data sheets for the 1995 California gnatcatcher survey and the habitat restoration master plan polygon analysis for the slope along Poggi Canyon indicate the dominant plant species within the CSS and MSS habitat. Most of the plant species listed on the forms are also found on the target transect data sheets for the habitat replacement master plan (Target Transects 7 and 8). Those plant species not found on the target transects are typical CSS/MSS species and are included in the plant palettes for CSS and MSS habitats (Tables 4 and 5 of the Habitat Replacement Master Plan). The target transects for the habitat replacement master plan were chosen for their overall high quality as defmed by a dominance of native species, lack of non-native species (as much as possible), high vegetative cover, presence of sensitive species, and the "classical" appearance of the habitat as found in "pristine" locations. The locations of the target transects were selected to be near or in the same area as the restoration sites. The target transects are not meant to be reproduced exactly by the habitat replacement treatments, but rather, to serve as a guide for the plant species composition and habitat structure within a localized area. The presence of non-native species within a target transect does not mean that the habitat replacement activities will include planting non-native species. Although target transects may miss the presence of some plant species, the plant palette is designed to fulfill the full range of CSS and MSS species and thus replace the habitat to a high quality habitat suitable for occupation by gnatcatchers, cactus wrens, and other CSS/MSS species. JIIII"'" /' CALIFORNIA . .. . .J /' . PROJECT:~ CLIENT: MJ ~ '5F>A- \ #: Page \ ~ - of~ Investigator Amt+ Start Stop Date 1/7_ 7 {q? Time D~~ () 1.;J6 0 J . '54<:> (,Ic Alignment Temp ,., Region/Location t~ Je.0 +- c:;-p A- , Wind !-3 s- G" . Aerial photo # Cloud cover /{j?u Cf9"7o Site visit # I Precipitition 0 o (V1\.Cw:;"_ ~,\ Sighting #: I Number of individuals: :< Species: ~AG~ CA WR Sex: female male @ Age: I@d0i juvenile t1edgliflg Vegetation type: C,,=,c, Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: {)..r,)/-A.W)-'..L<- 50 Ih'l 2: .To~ok 30 j, S 3: 0, ~O)..b- dO .51"1 I u Shrub Cover "7 naJo Slope ?f)o Aspect kJ Elevation 350 Sighting #: ;}. Number of individuals: d Species: <.fAG}V CA WR Sex: female male ~ Age:~ul.s:.::1uvenile t1edgliflg Vegetation type: c.sS . Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: rP< "!,v,,, v:. ? i IJo- 40 1,2m 2: -' \ .&..0 I. "2- ,-,'OIf)()V'-- ~. . Iv'" dO .;2.. 3: \I 'f').)../) \\(\, r:,'(\VO\I.~ V Shrub Cover Clo'7o Slope doO Aspect S Elevation 350 Sighting #: (j) Number of individuals: I Species: CAGN <&. W~ Sex: female~ pair' Age:~ juvenile t1edgliflg Vegetation type: \Y\ sS Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: () ~ ~o- ~o ~ .7~ rY1 2: ~ v ~ obl:L-- 4:() 1,5 3: rJ~/ 7-0 ::t Shrub Cover 3 OOJ~ Slope ~'D Aspect S, Elevation '2- 5--0 'NA TCA TCHER/CACI1JS WREN SURVEY NA TCA TCHER/CACnJ.~ WREN SURVEY #: CLIENT: rigator ate Alignment Region/Locarion Ae'rial photo # Site visit # / (~7(Cf ':) TllIle Temp Wind Cloud cover Precipitition I...) I/'f.l.A-J) Sighting #: CD Number of individuals: ;:; Sex: female male Q Age:~ juvenile t1edglirg Vegetation type: -:Ii \"0, 5 S ,Ie ss Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover 1: JO'Ioh", ,ee4Q ~ 2: CA ~~" ~ 5D 3 : 0 iY"-D l..>>.A"^ I 0 . . Shrub Cover SO "70 Slope ISo Aspect Sighting #: @ Number of individuals: 2- Sex: female male.@ . Age:@juvenile t1edglirg Vegetation type: c:..sS Dominant Shrub Ar~,'~(" Jt."1'LLcYL-C~ , 1: 2: 3: 7' C--"I"c 0!\... v ... % Relative Cover ~O 3D ;;.in Page Start ~ of-~ Stop Species: qfA~ CAWR Average Height I 2 i'T7 / ,5 S Elevation ..350 Species: @ CA WR Average Height I m 07-3 rn IS- Shrub Cover '1 D 1~ Slope .sOD Aspect S..J. L0 Elevation Lhu Sighting #: Sex: female male pair . Vegetation type: Dominant Shrub Number of individuals: Age: adult juvenile t1edglirg % Relative Cover 1: 2: {.' 3: . -, "shriii;cover Slope Aspect ?;:<_.,:~r:-: -. ~_, "1.., .'. Species: CAGN CA WR Average Height Elevation CALIFORNIA JNA TCA TCHER/CACTlJ S \VREN SURVEY . nfrlA0 PROJECT: ~1:&....\ #: CLIENT: \3,,-1 Q ,..11..,1J" Vl Page --L of~ Investigator ~~ Start Stop Date Tlffie ()?i '5 II?>!) Alignment Temp 5<" &>2-1':> Region/Location F~"t PncD Wind 0-\ 1- 3 Aerial photo # Cloud cover c? D 0-;0 0 Site visit # I Precipitition 0 D Sighting #: I Number of individuals: ;;., Species: CAGN€~ Sex: female male@' Age:~d.uE>ju~enile t1edgliflg Vegetation type: (Y)SS J . . Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: n (""~I" J ~_6. 40 ,75 'f"n . 'D u 5D 2: \" \0 v... t.25 3: Qp., -I.N..~!;,,- 10 <? Shrub Cover II)"?" Slope doD Aspect '5 Elevation 4-c..fo Sighting #: '2 Number of individuals: I Species: CAGN ~A WR) Sex: femal~ pair Age: ~0Yjuvenile t1edgliflg Vegetation type: YY1 SS Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: ,~ ~nfn?- 00 IVV\ 2: 0' ()'vYJ "'P.AC<-- 3n I l1l\ . , 3: \...tu (' (' ^- In '} Vh (j Shrub Cover s:f7", Slope 400 Aspect S Elevation 440 ~n.vv0 ?"n"7,., . ,.., '" ('0/"0 '7.rf!7 ~ '-' v CAGN~ Sighting #: :) Number of individuals: \ Species: '7 Age: ~ juvenile fledgl-irg Sex: female' male pair' Vegetation type: mS~ Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: o ~ r:( ,- .L:-YCL ?() .7c:s VV1 2: Y' _ \ ol.x..... 57) I 3: ~o.. ;:Jn~Q \ Shrub Cover 70'10 Slope 7>>0 Aspect S Elevation LJ-'fa ~ CALIFORNIA ( ~A TCA TCHER/CACIU... WREN SURVEY ,/ . PROJECT: ~'-\s'q-p-\ #: CLIENT:~ A ,,'-0({\ \ . 2- Page ofb- Investigator ~~*"- Start Stop Date" 117fi.J (q5 TlD1e Alignment I Temp Region/Location , I)~ RA.A Wind Aerial photo # Cloud cover Site visit # I Precipitition Sighting #, ~ Number of individuals: 1 Species: CAGN~vYR Sex: female al paIr Age: ~juvenile fledglip.g Vegetation type: yY\C::') Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: -\ 6\0'00-- 30 1m 2: o ~ (?'\.A) \.; ~ .30 / '4 .I '. I. '7,1 75 3: - 0" '^ w.. ... M tf V'I1J..O( u :20 (j Shrub Co';Cr~j.A\ ;'0")0 I~, ~~e ,r., ~o 0 Aspect .s Elevation 4-Ja S" h' \J ~ Ig tmg #: Number of individuals: Species: CAGN CAWR Sex: female male pair Age: adult juvenile fledglip.g . Vegetation type: Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: 2: 3: Shrub Cover Slope Aspect Elevation Sighting #: Number of individuals: Species: CAGN CAWR Sex: female mal:" pair . Age: adult juvenile fledglip.g Vegetation type: Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: 2: 3, '. . -,."' - . -. . Shrub Cover - Slope Aspect Elevation .. ...... - - ---- - ----. .'..... ' ~ ,;.. ,-;'" :::~ .,"-- j{,'~ t' -- CALIFORNIA ~NATCATCHER/CAcrLJ WREN SURVEY "T A ~ '. .J:; . . PROJECT: silt I #: CLIENT: ' <~'.'-'. - . -...-- - .- -,..- , - ~~. Page -L . -., of - L. .., Investigator (S..J}.() Start Stop Date &!h1 /~) TlIIle O~~o flOC , 50'" (.,0 Alignment Temp Region/Location <;E (5,/uJ i) Wind 0 ~ Aerial photo # Cloud cover ~JL/ e.lwr Site visit # 1. Precipitition V\.u...... "'eN. Sighting #: I Number of individuals: ;J... Species: cfAGN):A WR Sex: female male~ Age: G..dJ0juvenile t1edglip.g Vegetation type: C:s~ ~~minant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: ( WI:'" Co. \ . 50 f. S- ""- 2: Jc;>~o~,^ <fa I tAo- 3: () P<J^!'''- ~ ro \.~r,,- /0 I IIV\ Shrub Cover ~ot, Slope zoo Aspect SLJ Elevation 42.; , ~ Sighting #: 2- Number of individuals: 2- Species: ~CAWR Sex: female male @ Age: @jUVenile t1edglip.g - Vegetation type: Mss Dominant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: .JoJ"~ 30 ( "." 2: 0, e~.i:Cu... :So " S- V\. 3: .4r.L ~-;,,,,- r'nl ~ 10 I IIrI fj. sOo JJ I Shrub Cover 70 ':;,.., Slope Aspect Elevation i/~o Sighting #; 3 Number of individuals: :2-. Species: (AGj) CA WR Sex: female male @ . Age: ~ juvenile fledglip.g Vegetation type: r..S5 Dfminant Shrub % Relative Cover Average Height 1: A( ';u;', a 6.\ 8'0 l."'it,., 2: iXf\'r,. z." ,.r "" 3 .d{1l . - 5' /,5r-. .:~ : i:", 'fA- .. ~-.." - . .r~- . -". :s Wo I '. ". tShrub c~v~i-::_'. ~ 10 Slope zoo . Aspect Elevation - .~ ;: ~*h::~<.~ .. ~..... ~:.. 'f":';" ' . CALIFORNIA ~A TCA TCHER/CACfL.., WREN SURVEY C;JI A ~ - sPit I #: CLIENT: Investigator R 4-D Date (0 RJ. 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O\-\.- \ ~ cfl v .. 5'1, POS;r-="Dc- bo~ :- Sb $ PPr I = L s OTAY RANCH REVEGETATION INFORMATION DATA SHEET POLYGON NUMBER It{", Requires .fub?ivision ~ t.c> Slope " Aspect Ik.ll~~, ."r__ 4./S'olt"fype Sb Date oC Survey "2. -'1-4 - 'i r Surveyor iJih> Access (quality and direction) .. 4WD ~ 2WD D~~ All Weather Road _ Pavement River Crossing JJ/f. ~~..,. 9"70.1 Habitat type ';;!P..sl.-.t.... - )/~~L Percent Native Shrub Cover ( Dominant shrubs 0'o,jo'!:>... (2J..f ~~.. 0-10% = 1 11-30% = 2 31-60% = 3 > 60% = 4 Percent Exotic Cover ~ Dominant weeds tro 1...., \,bA,. .....J.-,. ~ 'i^~" \ ~...I,,4""""'" Percent Bare Ground , .. -.. ~ ...!,.. Cryptogrammic soil present ).t. Eroded Soils (circle one) @ no soil erosion 1 - eroded soil without rills 2 - eroded soil with small rills 3 - eroded soil with major rills 4 .. eroded soil with "canyons" Percent area oC polygon effected 1/A Evidence oC other disturbance Agriculture P('''';1 Grazing h~ tr.,1, , / (J;((. . . '-4U' Mining Sensitive Wildlife Species Species present within polygon (field).hcj..;A, tJ'T/f.J Species present within polygon (lab) Species present adjacent to polygon (field) 1:~."",,4..Ar;rA ,bC104J.~ Species present adjacent to polygon (lab) Where . Sensitive Plant Species Species present within polygon (field) ~ Species present within polygon (lab) OTAY RANCH REVEGETATION INFORMATION DATA SHEET POLYGON NUl\iIBER 14~ Requires subdivision /I.- Slope "I'b Aspect ~..rr Soil Type l)A Date of Survey 'Z~'2.~ ~O\ <( Surveyor ~ ~ Access (quality and direction) - 4WD ~.j.. 2WD ><..I All Weather Road Pavement River Crossing Habitat type c.. <;S Percent Native Shrub Cover ~ Dominant shrubs pu.!. "t" ~ tJr+.l"'" , "".A lAk'l 'P ..... 1&-- ,"" \.Io.~ ...\I....!:I_...H.\J. '3 ' 61..u..rfd.l 'f- fo'.r.", 0-10% = 1 11-30% = 2 31-60% = 3 > 60% = 4 Percent Exotic Cover Dominant weeds rJ W 41'..ff,r- ~r..~ ~,..., Percent Bare Ground \ Cryptogr:lmmic soil present ~ ErodcroiIs (circle one) o no soil erosion - eroded soil without ri11s 2 - eroded soil with small ri11s 3 - eroded soil with major ri11s 4 - eroded soil with "canyons" Percent area of polygon effected NrA , Evidence of other disturbance Agriculture Grazing '(cS" r ..-HJ~ ~(.;(s . ~.J......,..J J..~ Mining Sensitive Wildlife Species Species present within polygon (field)~WIl. .{l.I.:f( :,,,IoIA Species present within polygon (lab) Species present adjacent to polygon (field) Utwt. Species present adjacent to polygon Qab) Where +q $H\.I... Sensitive Plant Species Species present within polygon (field) ....,-"t.- SDecies nresent within Dolygon (lab) OTAY RANCH REVEGETATION I1\'FORMATION DATA SHEET POLYGON NUMBER 11/ " Requires subdivision /010 Slope ,?V Aspect ~~" Soil Type t s Date of Survey ~-t.;-"') Surveyor EIr<:> Access (quality and direction) - 4WD I._I. 2WD .!r. All Weather Road NF Pavement River Crossing Habitat type L5~ Percent Native Shrub Cover ~ Dominant shrubs .'Ic~,,- ~~.".I, -:L~ "" lI.llic"" ~IICC'" ~"",:,. I' 7 tnet I ~ . 0-10% = 1 11-30% = 2 31-60% = 3 > 60% = 4 Percent Exotic Cover ~ Dominant weeds ~\4... sf' ~\"..... ". ,,1oI..,-n(, _s.f...r1 Percent Bare Ground \ Cryptogrammic soil present I' <, Eroded Soils (circle one) to) no soil erosion y_ eroded soil without rills 2 . eroded soil with small rills 3 - eroded soil with major rills 4 - eroded soil with "canyons" Percent area of polygon effected 0 Evidence of other disturbance Agriculture Grazing .Ji"'~ Mining" Sensitive Wildlife Species Species present within polygon (field) C.O I1A Species present within polygon (lab) Species present adjacent to polygon (field) Species present adjacent to polygon (lab) Where Sensitive P12nt Species Species present within polygon (field) <;n~e;~. nre..e.nt within 'QQlygon (lab) . . OTAY RANCH REVEGETATION INFORMATION DATA SHEET POLYGON NUMBER I~ ~ ./ Slope h Aspect ~...kL Soil Type Date of Survey '-7.01 -q " Surveyor ~ A-!> Access (quality and direction) - 4WD ....<1,. 2WD ~N Pavement River Crossing . , Requires subdivision f.,S ... All Weather Road t!1V ..... Habitat type JIIss IdM~ , Percent Native Shrub Cover Dominant shrubs '3 ~'~.-;I' "",.e ;~~~. 0-10% = 1 11-30% = 2 31-60% = 3 > 60% = 4 cvUft \oi... .,htt:.u... oc. J.\'A o.rJ,...<~- c...!i!:..,.,.;... Percent Exotic Cover Dominant weeds '3 ,,/'6 ~~.... . /01'" ~r&..' r INJ.... bl.,j. .. ..J..--J. Percent Bare Ground \ ot~ ("...l".~ Cryptogrammic soil present """ Eroded Soils (circle one) @::l no soil erosion 1 - eroded soil without rills 2 - eroded soil with small rills 3 - eroded soil with major rills 4 - eroded soil with "canyons" Percent area of polygon effected C> Evidence of other disturbance Agriculture N- Grazing .sdlfL IT.;!' Mining: ~ . ~#A~' . ,,;< .. fr;..I;~ Sensitive Wildlife Species Species present within polygon (field) (4\..112.. ~~ Species present within polygon (lab) Species present adjacent to polygon (field) cA4.ll , . u~ Species present adjacent to polygon (lab) Where Sensitive Plant Species Species present within polygon (field) No"- Species present within polygon (lab) , . OTA Y RANCH REVEGETATION INFORMATION DATA SHEET POL YGON......NUMBER /l t' Requires subdivision 11\0 Slope \ ') Aspect -:O;~<f^ Soil Type L5 Date of Snrvey Z./H-f'~ Surveyor B.-u Access (quality and direction) - 4WD ~ 2WD Jr~ All Weather Road ~w Pavement River Crossing Habitat type /Ass!J.IA:rs I Percent Native Shrub Cover ~ Dominant shrubs ~.- --f'.I,.cr.. jd~l,.. lI,,,.,. ,.~ ",,~ :J._;.. ..r~.,.j. 0-10% = 1 11-30% = 2 31-60% = 3 > 60./. = 4 Percent Exotic Cover "3 Dominant weeds (.-..I.." AJ"; 4,,_("01" 1,1.d. _h."). ....:...... ....\(, .;..--! ~ . - , Percent Bare Ground ~ Cryptogrammic soil present .... Erodec!:~oiIs (circle one) <J!) no soil erosion 1 - eroded soil without rills 2 - eroded soil with small rills 3 - eroded soil with major rills 4 - eroded soil with "canyons" Percent area of polygon effected o Evidence of other disturbance Agriculture 1.4 Grazing cJ(<. t.:l! . fl. ( Mining: w ./ it< I:.... -1 J As ~..f.. J ..-1."f Sensitive Wildlife Species Species present within polygon (field) {. A wP. ,(,A-.."; Species present within polygon (l2b) Species present adjacent to polygon (field) IAwl Species present adjacent to polygon (lab) Where Sensitive Plant Species Species present within polygon (field) ~ Species present within polygon (l2b) Issue 5. Additional ol:servational information on the nicoloreri blackbird. A large flock (approximately 10(0) of nicolored blackbirds was observed during the California gnatcatcher survey in 1995. They were observed perched in trees and within the channel near the entrance road to the ranch in Poggi Canyon. The birds were not observed to be nesting in Poggi Canyon but were foraging randomly in the bottom of Poggi Canyon. The species requires large areas of freshwater marsh vegetated with cattails or tuIes for a suitable breeding site. The nicolored blackbird is an opportunistic bird in its foraging behavior. It will forage on agriculture fields, lawns, golfcourses, and along lakeshores. Although most of the agriculture areas within SPA One will be lost, no wetlands will be impacted and there will be over 11,000 acres of preserve area within which they may forage. Therefore, there should be no conflict between the 100% preservation criterion for the nicolored blackbird in the RMP and the loss of the area where the blackbirds were observed foraging within SPA One. Issue 6. Performance standards for the habitat replacement master plan treatments: are they the same for all treatment types? The performance standards for the habitat replacement activities, outlined on pages 29 and 30 of the Habitat Replacement Master Plan, apply to all of the treatment types discussed in sections 5.1 through 5.4. THE ( '( OF CHULA VISTA DISCLOSURE ~ TEMENT You are required to file a Statement of Disclosure of certain ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions, on all matters which will require discretionary action on the pan of the City Council, Planning Commission, and all other official bodies. The following information must be disclosed: I. List the names of all persons having a financial interesl in the property which is the subject of the application or the contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier. 'rb, Ct:.aj Pard1, L.P., a C3lifcrma Limite::J Farb8=Ld,;p li1i tEC Ehteq:riEes, L.P. E'alo.in a.ri.lcErs, a caJ.ifcrnia O:::rp:ratim Smith Gr-egory T. Tiger r::eveJ.c:prEnt 'I\.iQ, a caJ.ifcrnia Lirnita:J PaI:TErS1ip S N M B, Ltd. par-tner-ship 2. If any person' identified pursuant to (I) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals o\!ol1ing more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. .:r2!Te3 P. E'ald..-in Alfi:e::J E. B31o.in 3. If any person' identified pursuant to (I) above is non-profit organization or a trust, list the names of any person serving as director of the non.profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust. ~A 4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of the City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Council within the past twelve months? Yes_ No~ If yes, please indicate person(s): 5. Please identify each and every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent contractors who you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter. Kin> Jct.n Kilka1ny Panie H..nte:: T:im:Jthy J. O'Q:ady Jares B31o.in Ka1t !'d31 Alfred Pald-lin 6. Have you and/or your officers or agents, in the aggregate, contributed more than $1,000 to a Councilmember in the current or preceding election period? Yes_ No.1L If yes, state whi~h Councilmember(s): Date:~94 . . . (N01E: Attach additional pages as necessary) . . . ,~ ractor/applicant KirnJd1nKiJkeTIy Print or type name of contractor/applicant * ~ is rkfilled as: "Any il/.di~'idua~ finn, co'panm:rship, joim \'t:rlture, association, social club,fratanal organizotion, corporation, estate, trust, receiva, S)'1tdicare., this and allY other cDum)', ciry and COUIll1)~ ciry mUllicipaliry, district, or OIher political subdidsiofJ, or any other 170up or combination acring as a uniL" Sweetwater Union High School District Adminisuation Center 1130 Fifth Avenue Chula Vista, California 91911-2896 (619) 691-5500 OCT I 6 1995 Division of Plannin/J and Facilides October 11, 1995 Mr. Gerry ]amriska, AICP Special Planning Project Manager Otay Ranch Project Office 315 Fourth Avenue, Suite A Chula Vista, CA 91 91 0 Dear Mr. ]amriska: Re: Ouy Ranch SPA I and AnneJG1don Draft Second-der EnvironmenullmpaCl Report The Sweetwater Union High School Disuict is in receipt of the proposed Otay Ranch SPA I and AnneXJtion Draft Second-tier Environmental Impact Report and makes the following comments. The school disuict is responsible for providing education to students 7-1 2 residing within the project area. Because all of the district's high schools are operating over capacity and all the middle schools are operating between 90 and 100 percent capacity, the new students from SPA I will definitely impact classroom space. The anticipated 760 middle school students can potentially be housed on an interim basis in the future middle school in Rancho del Rey which is scheduled to open in the fall of 1998. However, the 1,443 high school students cannot be housed at existing facilities. Sentence three of paragraph two on page 4.1 3-1 8 is wrong; existing facilities cannot serve high school students from SPA I. The mitigation measures one through six are acceptable to the disuict. When SPA I generates 300 high school students, regardless if they are residing in Village 1 or Village 5, the site grading for the high school will need to commence. The disuict will endeavor to purchase the land when approximately 500 students are generated providing that all utilities and services are brought to the rough graded site. If mitigation measures one through six are implemented then the impact to schools could be reduced. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 691-5553. Sin~~.?~ Thomas Silva Director of Planning TS/ml c: Mr. Robert Leiter, City of Chula Vista Mr. Kent Aden, The Baldwin Company Ms. Kate Shurson, Chula Vista EJementary School District U-\f~(Q) 1600 Pacific Highway' Room 452 San Diego, CA 92101 . (619) 531-5400 San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission Chairwoman Dr. Line!! Fromm Public Member Members Bill Horn County Board of Supervisors Dianne Jacob County Board of Supervisors Shirley Horton Mayor, City of Chula Vista Lori Howard Cauncilmember, City of Santee Harry Mathis Councilmember, City of San Diego Dr. Ullian M. Childs Helix Water District John Sasso President, Borrego Water District Alternate Members Pam Slater County Board of Supervisors Julianne Nygaard Councilmember, City of Carls bad Juan Vargas Deputy Mayor, City of San Diego Ronald W. Wootton Vista Fire Protection District David A. Perkins Public Member Executive Officer Michael D. Ott Counsel Lloyd M. Harmon. Jr. November 2, 1995 NOV -2 E Gerald Jamriska Special Projects Planning Manager Otay Ranch Project Office 315 Fourth Avenue, Suite A Chula Vista, CA 91910 SUBJECT: Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area One Plan and Annexation Draft Second-Tier Environmental Impact Report Dear Jerry: Thank you for the opportunity to review the above referenced Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). We offer the following comments: GENERAL COMMENTS: In our February 23, 1995 response to the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for this Draft EIR, we made a number of comments, some of which appear to have been ignored and not included in the Draft EIR. The following comments were made in response to the NOP, but are not addressed in the Draft EIR: . The Draft EIR should discuss in detail the justification for annexing areas that are not proposed for development at this time. . The Draft EIR should discuss, based on the best information available, the approximate development timeframe for the annexation area not proposed for development at this time. . The Draft EIR should discuss issues associated with the inclusion of the Otay Landfill in the City of Chula Vista. A discussion of the above items, especially the potential for region-wide impacts associated with the future status of the Otay Landfill, is considered critical to the adequacy of the EIR. The EIR should also discuss impacts associated with leaving the landfill as an unincorporated island, or creating an unincorporated peninsula that includes the landfill and other nearby properties as recommended by the County Board of Supervisors. Unless issues associated with landfill are discussed in greater detail in the Final Gerald Jamriska November 2, 1995 Page Two EIR, LAFCO will not be able to use this environmental document in its role as a responsible agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition to the above, we also have the following general comment: . The discussion of impacts associated with the "Annexation Component" is cursory at best, and does not discuss the possibility for premature or leapfrog development associated with annexation of all of Planning Areas One and Three as was identified by the City of Chula Vista in its Sphere of Influenr.e Update Study. The EIR should include a discussion of the potential for premature or leapfrog development associated with the annexation of large areas of vacant territory. SPECIFIC COMMENTS: . Section 2.0 - Project Description Paqe 2-24 The last two items under Project Objectives are "Annexation of Planning Areas 1, 3, and the Mary Patrick Estate to encourage the efficient and cost-effective provision of public services" and "Foster development patterns which promote orderly growth and prevent urban sprawl." If these constitute the rationale for the annexation of these areas, the EIR should identify how the annexation will achieve these objectives. Paqe 2-25 In the discussion of Project Phasing, build out of the project is forecast for the year 2010. in the context of the discussion, and additional phasing comments on page 4.2-17, it appears that this is the buildout forecast for SPA One and not Planning Area One. Is this correct? Does it follow that the remainder of Planning Area One will be developed subsequent to the year 201 O? . Section 4.0 - Environmental Impact Analysis Paqe4.1-1 The footnote at the bottom of this page is incorrect in that SPA One has not been included in Chula Vista's sphere of influence. Paqe 4.1-5 Gerald Jamriska November 2, 1995 Page Three The fifth line down from the top of the page refers to the MCSP. We believe this should be MSCP. Pace 4.8-5 In the Annexation Component discussion, the Draft EIR notes that "Future development plans for these properties [it is assumed that 'properties' refers to all of the proposed annexation area with the exception of SPA One] will be subject to environmental review. As such, growth-inducement and public services analysis will be conducted prior to development." In our review of propos21s, which includes anne:-:ations, LAFCO iz required to consider a number of factors (Government Code Section 56841). Among these factors is the "... need for organized community services. . . and adequacy of services and controls in the area and adjacent areas. .." Because LAFCO loses its jurisdictional authority once the area has been annexed, it cannot defer its analysis of public services to a subsequent stage. Therefore, sections of the EIR that address service-related issues, such as Housing and Population and Public Services and Utilities, should address the need for services and the ability of the designated agencies to extend services to the annexation area in the future. Pace 4.13-3 In the discussion of local water supply systems the Draft EIR states that the City of Chula Vista is a member of the County Water Authority (CWA). A recent listing obtained by LAFCO from the CWA does not show Chula Vista as a member agency. The EIR should explain this apparent discrepancy. Pace 4.13-4 The discussion of water issues indicates that the project area will need to annex to the appropriate water jurisdiction as necessary. Planning Areas One, Three, and the Mary Patrick Estate are already within the boundaries of the Otay Water District (WD) and annexation to that agency will not be necessary. The EIR should correct this section or, if another agency is being considered to provide water services, the EIR should address the impacts associated with the provision of water services by an agency other than the Otay WD. Pace 4.13-31 The EIR indicates that if the project area is annexed to Chula Vista, it will be detached from the Rural Fire Protection District. The EIR should clarify that, although LAFCO does not generally overlay fire district territory over a city that provides its own fire protection services, detachment from the fire district is not automatic. Gerald Jamriska November 2, 1995 Page Four Neither the GDP/SRP EIR nor the Sphere EIR indicate that once an area is annexed to a city, responsibility for wildland fires shifts from the California Department of Forestry to the city. Because of the large area proposed for annexation, the extended timeframe of development, and the expense associated with fighting wildland fires, the Annexation Component discussion of fire services should indicate that if these areas are annexed to the City, wildland fires will no longer be a state responsibility. The environmental consequences associated with this jurisdictional change should be analyzed in the EIR. . Section 5.0 - Alternatives Paqes 5-30, 31, and 33 Annexation Alternatives A, B, and C include the Mary Patrick Estate in the annexation area, but do not show the Estate on the accompanying annexation maps (Figures 5-6, 7, and 8). We urge you to seriously consider our comments so that the final environmental document for the proposed annexation will be adequate for LAFCQ's purposes. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact me at 531-5400. Sincerely, ~ ~-t <-::;;/ e ~J~,SEPI"f F. CQNVER~ ---. Local Governmental Analyst JFC:hm NOV - 2 ' ;J November I, 1995 FROM: Jerry Jamriska, Special Planning Projects Manager 'lZ! Bob Leiter, Director of Planning ~ Population Per Household Factors Used in Otay Ranch Draft SPA One EIR and Public Facilities Finance Plan TO: SUBJECT: [n conjunction with the current staff review of above referenced draft documents, questions have been raised regarding the appropriate population per household factor to be used in these documents. For example, the draft EIR indicates on p. 4.8-2 that the Otay Raneh General Deve[opment Plan utilized separate factors for single family detached and mu[tifamily attached units, but that a single factor of 2,88 persons per dwelling unit is being used in the SPA EIR analysis. However, on p. 3.7-7 of the draft PFFP, a population factor of 2.909 persons per dwelling unit is used for calculating population from approved projects, while the 2.88 factor is used for Otay Ranch SPA One. The derivation of population per household factors in recent Planning Department projects has been based on the latest availab[e State Department of Finance (DOF) figures which are published annually for the City of Chula Vista, DOF updates these factors each May, with the published figure representing a January 1 estimate, The factor of 2.88 persons per household represents the January 1993 DOF estimate for Chula Vista; DOF has since published a January 1994 factor (2,909) and a January 1995 factor (2.957), It is my understanding that the SPA One EIR was initiated prior to the publication of the January 1994 DOF factor, and therefore the 2,88 factor was used. The same factor was used in the first draft of the PFFP. However, in commenting on the first draft PFFP, our staff had provided the 1994 updated DOF figure to the PFFP consultant, and it was included in the second draft. I would recommend that a single population per household factor be utilized in all Otay Ranch SP A One documents. Based on the fact that the 1993 factor was the most current figure at the time the EIR was started, it would appear to be appropriate to continue to use that factor. However, you should note in the final EIR the source of that figure, and may also wish to note the current factors for comparison purposes. You should also make sure it is clearly noted in the final PFFP that the population-based analysis of park requirements and other population-related requirements in the PFFP is preliminary in nature, and actual park dedication and fee requirements, as well as other population-based requirements, if any, will be finally determined at the tentative map level or other appropriate level in accordance with applicable City ordinances and policies, With regard to park Jerry Jamriska -2- November 1. 1995 requirements. it should be noted that the Park Dedication Ordinance current includes different population factors for detached and attached housing units. Please let me know if you have any questions on this matter. cc: Duane Bazzel. Principal Planner Ed Batchelder, Senior Planner Rick Rossaler, Senior Planner Jess Valenzuela, Director of Parks and Recreation Ken Lee, Assistant Planning Director Doug Reid, Environmental Review Coordinator (];k\[Wl't'l>CLm) {CC":-!VED liD~' 0 1 1995 November I, 1995 P LJ. c >.'" "''il'''~ Mr Robert A. Leiter Director of Planning City ofChula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910 RE: Otay Ranch SPA One Traffic Study Dear Bob: I have reviewed the above referenced document (dated September 1995) and would request that the City address the following questions/concerns during the SPA and EIR public review period. Phasing Studv Land Use/Absorption Analvsis The second paragraph of section 5.3 reads as follows: "The second set of model runs involved the development of phased land use inputs for Eastern Chula Vista to reflect growth for Years 2000, 2005 and 2010. It is important to recognize that Phase III (Year 2005-2010) of the associated Transportation Phasing Analysis report only includes those developments for which tentative map approval has been granted. This assumption is important so as not to subject planned, yet unapproved, projects to the "fair-share" requirements recommended in the phasing plan. The SPA One model runs conducted for Year 2010 or phasing (Years 2000, 2005 and 20 I 0) utilized the Series 8 growth forecasts for areas beyond the Study Area as defined by SANDAG." The assumption that those areas without approved tentative maps should be omitted ITom the phasing modeling is flawed. There is presently capacity on Telegraph Canyon Road and Otay Lakes Road which was constructed by EastLake Development Company. The EastLake III project, which unlike the Otay Ranch,: a) Was annexed to the City ofChula Vista in 1990. b) Has invested $6.9 M in water storage facilities. c) Has in place and is encumbered by Community Facility Districts to fund all schools anticipated to be needed for the entire 3,200 acre project. ~,., ,....",-' .~ ~ ~t!;j EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 900 Lane Avenue Suite 100 Chula Vista. CA 91914 (619) 421.0127 fAX (619) 421.1830 Mr. Robert Leiter November 1,1995 Page Two d) Has major backbone utilities in place which are financed in part by eXlstmg Assessment District 90-3 (whose boundary encompasses all of EastLake III) and is currently paying $396,465 per year in Assessment District 90-3 special taxes to pay for such backbone facilities. e) Has a development agreement with the City (EastLake III Development Agreement) which was brought about (in part) by EastLake's donation of ISO acres to the United States Olympic Committee for the pUll'ose of bringing the Olympic Training Center to the City of Chula Vista. f) Has a continuing obligation to construct (in 1997) approximately $6 million in major roadway improvements to provide better access to the Olympic Training Center facility. These roadway improvements (South Hunte Parkway and East Orange Avenue (Hunte Parkway to Wueste Road)) are Transportation DIF eligible expenses which will satisfy Transportation DIF obligations of a substantial portion of the EastLake III Trails and Vistas projects. g) Has advance funded major transportation facilities within the Eastern territories through Assessment District 94-1 which has satisfied the Transportation DIF obligation of approximately 350 dwelling units in the EastLake III Trails project. h) Has advance funded the fire station serving the area and by this action has satisfied the Public Facilities DIF Fire Suppression Fund Fee for the majority of the EastLake III project. Allowing the Otay Ranch project to develop and utilize existing transportation capacity created by the EastLake project without creating additional capacity in advance of its development must be reconsidered by the City. In recognizing the prior investment made by EastLake Development Company (outlined by the eight (8) points detailed above) we would request that the phasing analysis be re-run with at least an equal number of units being developed by phase within the EastLake and Otay Ranch Projects. Land Use Assumptions I. The high school at EastLake Greens is not included as future development in Table 5.1. This facility is complete but only 50% occupied at the present. Please verify that the facility is appropriately accounted for in terms of traffic demand in the model runs. 2. The future development shown in Table 5.1 contains 1,259 units within the EastLake Greens project. As of June 30, 1995, 861 units had been sold and closed within the EastLake GTeens project. The total GTeens project contains 2,738 units leaving an absoll'tion of 1,479 units to occur after June 30, 1995. From the information presented above it appears that a substantial number of units in the EastLake Greens development may be unaccounted for by the study. Please verify that the traffic impacts of the EastLake Greens project have been modeled adequately. Mr. Robert Leiter November I, 1995 Page Three 3. In Table 5.1 T AZ 73 contains development south of Orange Avenue in the vicinity of the Olympic Training Center site. The summary below provides data and comments regarding the approved land uses (General Development Plan level) for this area. Parcel/Site Olympic Training Center Status Phase 1 Development Complete Comment The traffic impacts of the facility are not contained in the off-site trip generators shown in Table 5. 1. Multi-Family Undeveloped This site is west of the Training Center entrance and south of Orange Avenue. The number of units in Table 5.1 (215) are greater than the 150 units included in the General Development Plan approval of ELIII. Specialty Commercial, Undeveloped Retail, Office These sites appear to be properly located and sized within the T AZ shown in Table 5.1. Please verifY that the traffic impact of the areas outlined above are adequately modeled. 4. The light industrial uses shown in Table 5.1 for Phase I of the EastLake Business Center are shown in TAZ 33 and 34. It appears that it would be more appropriate to indicate a portion of this future development in T AZ 61. By utilizing only T AZs 33 and 34 the traffic report may underestimate the impacts approved development within the Business Center will have on Otay Lakes Road. It should also be noted that only 50% of the EastLake Business Center light industrial uses (60 acres) are included in Table 5.1. 5. The EastLake Trails project, as approved by the EastLake III General Development Plan and the EastLake III Development Agreement, contains 1,260 residential units. The future development shown in Table 5.1 of the traffic study only indicates 944 units in TAZ No. 74. The understated land use intensity outlined above may cause the existing traffic study impact predictions on Otay Lakes Road and Orange Avenue to be less than should be expected. Please verifY that the traffic study adequately models to impact of development of this area. 6. The EastLake Vistas project, as approved by the EastLake III General Development Plan and the EastLake III Development Agreement, contains 942 residential units. The future development shown in Table 5.1 of the traffic study only indicates 566 units in this TAZ No. SI. Please verifY that the traffic study adequately models to impact of development of this area. Mr. Robert Leiter November I, 1995 Page Four 7. We are unable to verify the development intensity assumed in TAZ No. 28. In Table 5.1 this TAZ is shown to have 1,307 residential units located within the EastLalce Woods project. In fact, the TAZ actually covers an area occupied by both the EastLake Woods project and the Salt Creek Ranch project. We would ask that the landuse intensity within this TAZ be verified to include 420 residential units ITom the EastLalce Woods project. I am available to you and your staff at any time to discuss the points outlined above. We have yet to complete our review of the Otay Ranch SPA One, EIR, mitigation measures, Public Facility Financing Plan and other associated documents. We will forward additional comments regarding these documents (as needed) to you as soon as possible. Sincerely, BNS:gmo f:\winw~tt\sloanlJettenlJeitercV.doc