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RESOLUTION NO. 7200
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR ENVIRON-
MENTAL REVIEW
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act and
California Administrative Code require that cities amend their local
ordinances to comply with the requirements of law, and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council of the City
of Chula Vista to support local ordinances which enable the City to
maintain the highest quality environment, and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council of the City
of Chula Vista to provide the maximum public input into environmental
review procedures, thus assurin1 full information to decision makers,
and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City Council of the City
of Chula Vista to provide accurate and detailed information, allowing
project proponents to be fully advised and aware of the requirements
of the City in matters of environmental review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt an Administrative POlicy for
Environmental Review, as attached hereto.
Presented by
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 19th
the following vote, to-wit:
by the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF CHULA
day of February , 19~, by
AYES:
Councilmen
Scott, Hobel, Familton, Fvde, Padahl
NAYES:
Councilmen
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, , City Clerk of the City of
Chula Vista, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a full,
true and correct copy of Resolution No. , and that the same has not
been amended or repealed. DATED
City Clerk
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COilTEins or !\D:nrl I ST:~i\TI V[ rOll CY r(m CliVI ~oni1crn f.L REV I E\1
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1.1 rurpose--------------------------~--------------------------------1
1.2 ~eneral Cack~round------------------------------------------------1
1.3 Future Revisions--------------------------------------------------2
1.4 Interdependence of Ordinance 1520 and the Administrative Policy---2
Ordinance----------------------------------------:---------------------3
Definitions ________________________________________~_____________------16
Procedures for an application for an IS or for a Draft EIR
4. 1 Introduction-------------------~----------------------------------20
4.2 Counter Rev~ew of Projccts----------------------------------------20
4.3 Application for an 15---------------------------------------------20
4.4 Appeal of an ilegative Declaration or requirement for an ElR---n--21
4.5 Submission of Application-----------------------------------------22
4.6 Base Reports----------------~-------------------------------------23
4.7 Supplemental EIR _________________________________________________25
Requirements and Contents of an I~ and EIR
5.1 IS Application Fonn ______________________________________________26
5.2 Evaluation of Potential Significant Effects-----------------------35
5.3 Contents of an Application for an EIR-----------------------------39
5.4 Suggested Outline for Application for an EIR----------------------48
Standard factors
6.1 Introduction------------------------------------------------------53
6.2 Transportation----------------------------------------------------53
6.3 f1unicipal Services------------------------------------------------55
6.4 Utility Services--------------------------------------------------56a
6.5 Air Quality-------------------------------------------------------58
6.6 Noise-------------------------------------------------------------62
6. 7 ~1; sc. Comun; ty Standards __________________.,______________________63
6.8 OCCUDancv Load----------------------------------------------------64
6.9 Reve~ue/txpenditure Data-----------------------------~------------65
Gu; de 1; nes to determi ne if a rm can be made 01' if an EIR must
be prepared.
7.1 Type of Project---------------------------------------------------65
7.2 Location of Project---------:-------------------------------------66
7.3 Scale of Project _________________________________________________66
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III fo ITlil ti on Co 11 ceti on-------------u--u-------------~--- 71
F:~~:1Ul(!tiollS 'for Pnltcction of r~utul~ul Resourccs-----------72
i<2qulations FCI' Pl'otection of the Environlllentu-----------72
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Administrative Policy for Environmental Revie\'!
Adopted by City Council Resolution No.
Sec. Foreword
1.1 Purpose
These Administrative Policies for Environmental Review have been fonnulated
in order to assure proper and adequate information, consistency in review
and systematic preparation of Initial Studies (IS) and Environmental Impact
Reports (ErR). It should be emphasized that these guidelines will continue
to be reviewed and modified as experience is gained and further research
is completed. Your suggestions are solicited to assist the City in this
evolutionary process toward the end of developing a simple and meaningful
document.
It is the underlying purpose of these Administrative Policies to insure
that all adverse environmental effects of a project are fully disclosed
to the decision making authority \-lith the responsibility for review and
discretionary approval of the project. The environment consists of a
complex, interelated array of physical/biotic, human/social, economic/
political systems. Because of these complex f~ctors, a consistent means
is needed to assure that proposed projects preserve and enhance the quality
of life rather than detract from the health and well being of the general
public.
In order that the environmental reviell process achieve its maximum useful
potential, it is essential that the process occur during the conceptual
development phase of the project. The first order of work should, there-
fore, be an assessment of sensitive environmental problems 'of the project
or project locale. Based on this, the project should then be formulated in
recognition of these issues, and mitigating measures should be included in
the project to lessen any adverse impact, .or alternatives to the project
considered, including the possibility of no project.
1.2 General Background
1. 2.1
Ca 1 i forni a Environmental Quality Act of 1970
This act requires that an EIR be prepared for State and local projects
having a significant environmental impact. The ErR must identify
adverse effects of a project, mitigating measures instituted to reduce
adverse effects and alternatives to the project.
1. 2. 2
Addition to the Subdivision Map Act 1971
This revision specifies that a governing body shall deny approval of
a tentative subdivision map if the design of the subdivision or the
proposed imprcvements are 1 i ke ly to cause subs tanti al envi ronmenta 1
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or other
habita t.
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State of California Supreme Court Ruling
Fri ends of ilarllllloth et. a 1 vs. [loa rd of SlIpervi SOl'S, r.lono County et. a 1.
This decision found that the California Environmental Qualit' Act
applied not only to public projects but to any project a public
agency approves or controls.
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Guidelines for the ImDle~entation of CEOA
-(California Administrative Code, Title 14, Div. 6)
These guidelines vlere promulgated on February 3, 1973 by the Secretary
for Resources and amended on December 17, 1973. They provide all
public agencies in the state of California with principles, objectives
criteria and definitions to be used on a statewide level to implement
CEQr,.
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Adoption of Ordinance 110. 1520 by City Council
On January 15, 1974, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
adopted Ordinance No. 1520 to implement the above requirements.
This Administrative Policy is authorized by that ordinance.
1.3 Future Revisions
The Environmental Review Committee is hereby charged with the responsibility
for recommending to the City CounciJ for consideration, such changes as are
necessary in the light of experience gained or because of amended state
legislation or regulation. Suggestions by any reader for revisions to this
policy are solicited.
1.4 Interdependence of Ordinance 1520 and Administrative Policy
Because of the nature of the administrative procedures to be fo1101ved and
the dependence of the po 1 i cyan both the Ordi nance and the Cali forni a
Administrative Code, users are cautioned against using the Ordinance alone
or the Administrative Policy alone. In using the documents for guidance
info 11 owi ng the City envi ronmenta 1 revi ew procedures, both the Ordi nance
and the Administrative Policy r,lust be used in conjunction.
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The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That Ordinance No. 1459 be, and the same is hereby
repealed.
SECTIO~J II: That Chapter 33 of the Chula Vista City Code be,
and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto a nm-l Article 6, to
read as fo110\.'5:
ARTICLE 6.
CHULA VISTl\ ENVIRmmENTAL REVIEI, PHOCEDURES.
Sec. 33.601.
A. Purpose and Intent.
It is the intent of the City Council to establish procedures
in accordance with the Environmental Quality Act or the State
of California to regulate the 'activities -of private individuals
and corporations and public agencic9 which are found to have
an effect upon the quali~y of the environment.
The purpose of this ordinance is to conform the policies
and regulations of the City of Chula Vista to the requirements
of federal and state law In developing and maintaining n sound
and livable enviro~ment. The procedures established herein are
intended to lead to the regulation of development activities
so as to prevent, insofar as possible, environmental damage.
In conjunction with the California Environmental Quality
Act, this ordinance is intended to achieve the goal of main-
taining a high quality environment for the people of Chula Vista.
Further, it is recognized that the management of our natural
resources requires a balancing of policies and practices based
on a systematic concerted effort by public and private interests
to enhance environmental quality and to control environmental
affronts.
B. Conflicts with Requirements of the state of California.
Any conflicts arising in the interpretation of this ordin-
ance, or any of its provisions, including but not limited to
the Administrative Policy for Environmental Review, shall be
interprctert in the m~nner which most fully satisfies the require-
ments of C.E.Q.A. (Div. 13 of the Public Hesources Code) and
Cal. Admin. Code (Title 14, Division 6) .
Sec. 33.602.
Definitions.
A. Definitions used in this ordinance shall be construed
in the context of definitions provided in tIle Californi~
Environncnt.:ll QU..11itv lI.ct of 1970 and the C~lli[orni<J. l\dlllin-
istrativc Code, Divi;ion 6, Title 14, Chapter 3, l\rticlc 4,
Sections 15015-15040. .\11 sllb~;equcnt cit~llions of t.he C':llif-
ornia j'\clministrZ1tiv\..~ Code in this ordinilllcc pertain to the
above division, title and cllilptcr.
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B. The various lil'i':s, codes, documents and committC'cs
shall generally be desi'lnated in this ordinance by the
follo~j.llg illili~ls:
California l:nvironf:1Cntal Quality Act of 1970 -CEQA
California ^dministrativc Code -Co.l. Admin. Coc!~
Envirorullc:nLul Impact Report
Environ::\cnt.J.l Eevic'o'l Co;;unittce
Initial Study
-EIR
-ERC
-IS
Negative Declaration
-ND
C. Environ:rrcntal Im~)act Ro~ort (ErR). An Environmental
Impact Rel)Ort is u docl.lncnt prepared fro:n inforlTtation supr1icd
by private persons or co~porations or public agencies seeking
to carry out developments apd projects requiring discrctj.on~ry
actions by the City of Chula Vista in Qrder to proceed with
said projects; c.g., rezonings, sU)jdivision approval, etc.
The report will inform public decision makers and the ge!lcr~l
public of the environrr,cntal effects of projects which said
persons or agencies propose to carry out or approvc4
The Environmental Rcvie\v process is intended to enable the
City of Chula Vista to evaluate a project in order to deterMine
whether it may have a significant effect on the environment;
exar.tine and institute methods of reducing adverse impact; 2nd
consider alternatives to the project as proposed. These re~uire-
ments must be fulfilled prior to approval or disapproval of tIle
project. An EIR may not be used as an instrument to rationalize
approval of a project, nor" do indications of adverse impact, as
enunciated in an EIR, require that a project be disapproved.
While major consideration must be given to preventing environ..
mental damage, the City of Chula Vista has an obligation to
balance other public objectives, including economic and sncj.al
factors in determining whether a project should be approved or
under what conditions ~ project should be approved. TO properly
evalua te a project I s economic and social consequences, infon:la-
tion on these factors may be included in the EIR4
D. Initial Study (IS). An Initial Study is an evaluation
of a non-categorically exempt project requiring discretionary
actions by the City of Chula Vista, to determine if the project
could have significant environmental effects. The IS is made
by the Environmental Review Committee based on information pro-
vided by the project applic~nt. If it is clear that there will
not be an adverse effect, a ND shall be made. If there could
be a significant effect, an EIR must be prepared.
E. Negative Declaration (ND). A Negative Decl~ration is a
statement by the ERC that a proJect, although not otherwise
exempt, clearly will not have a significant effect on the
environment and therefore does not require an EIR4 The ND must
include a brief project description, the findings of the ERe,
a brief statement in support of the findings, and a statement
where a copy of the IS may be obtained.
F. Lead Agency. Where a project is to be carried out or
approved by more than one public agency, only one EIR or ND
shall be made, and it will be prepared by the Lead AgcncY4
When the City of Chula Vista is a Lead Agency it shall consult
with all other responsible agencies in the preparation of an
EIR or in making a ND. The EIR or ND shall be made availQule
to the otllcr responsible agencies for consideration prior to
acting on or appraising the prO]ect4" Where two or more public
agencies arc involved with a project, which agency shall be
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the: LC:1c1 ^q0ncy, sha.ll be df'tcrnincd in a.cconl(lncc \.J1 th the
Cillo ~ll::lin. Code, SUCtiOll 150G~ & 150G~.5. 'Ol)liu~tiollS of
the 1.l'Cld A(ll~llCY ~11all be in accordance with Cal. Admin. Codo
Section 150CG.
Sec. 33.(,03.
Projects ]~cql1jrjna I~nvirorlmental Rcvi0W.
A. Gcncr21 Ru]e. The requirclnents set fortil in this
ordinance 21'~)1~' to projects whi.cll ray have a significant
effect on the .cnviror.mc!1t and '..'hich involve discretionurv
action I)}. tIle 'City of C~lula Vista. An ElR shall be rcqu3.rcd
except \dlCre it can be determined \-lith certainty that ~he
activity in question will not have a significant effect on
the environment.
B. Projects Hcquiring Preparation of" EIR.
1. Projects under control of the city of Chula Vista.
When the City of Chula Vista plans to carry out
or approve a project whicll may have a significant effect
on the environr'Lcnt and involves a discretionary act,
after an IS is conducted, a ND shall be made or an EIR
shall be prepared.
(al 'When a department of the City of Chula Vista
plans to carry o~t a project which is not categor-
ically exempt from review, the department shall
provide the information for an IS which may lead
to a ND or file ipformation for a draft EIR.
(bl \'Ihen joint projects with other public and/or
non-governmental persons are contemplated, provisions
of Cal. Admin. Code section l506l(c) shall apply.
(c) When a project is subject to approval, financial
support or other support of City of Chula Vista and
is not categorically exempt from revicvl, the project
applicant shall previde the information for an IS
which may lead to a NO or file inf8rmation for a
draft EIR.
2. Special considerations in Review Requirements.
(a) When an EIR has been prepared, no additional
EIR need be prepared unless there has been substantial
change in the project, the circumstances under which
the project is to be carried out, or the location
.of the; project which will involve new environmental
. impacts not considered in the previous EIR on the
project. The ERC shall review project revisions to
insure that there will be no new environmental impacts
or require that an EIR be prepared. This action shall
be in conformance with Cal. Admin. Code, Sec. 15067.
(b)
Sec.
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When in conformance with Cal. Admin. Code,
15068, more than one project may be reviewed
single EIR.
(c) When a project is to be phased, or when an
individual projec~ is to be part of a large under-
taking, a single EIR must be prepared on the total
project or a ND made. (See Cal. Admin. Code, Sec.
15069)
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(d) If a project was approved or given .support by.
t.he CiLy of Cind.a \list..:l prior Lo U1L' l~r,~-'-:'ctivc oat.\:
of' CEQ1\ (Nov. 23, 1970) I the State Guidelines
(l'.pril 5, 1"973) or UlL' .rc'Ji~;ion to the State Gui,-ll'-
lines (Fot). 15, 197'1) the provision of Ca.I. ^dmin~
Code Sec. 15070 s~lall apply.
C. projcct..s !;ot SU;-Jject to Envirol"-:-'lcntal n.cvic\V.
1. E~crgc~cy rrojects.
The following c~lcr0cncy projects are exempt from
the requirement for Environmental Review:
(a) proiccts undertaken, carried out, or approved
by a public: agency to maintain, repair, restore,
denolish or replace property or facilities damaged
or destroyed as a ~csult of a disaster in a strick~n
area in ~hich a state of emergency has been pro-
claimed by the Covc::::ncr -pursuant to Chapter 7
(commencing with Sec. 8550) of Division 1, Title 2
of the Government Code.
(b) Emergency repairs to public service facilities
necessary to maintain service.
(c) Projects undertaken as immediate action necessary.
to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
2. Ministerial Projects.
Ministerial projects are not" subject to the require-
ments of this ordi~ance and do net require Environmental
Review. The foliowing actions will generally be consid-
ered ministerial in nature, however, this list is not
considered to be all inclusive and decisions as to whether
an action is ministerial, are reserved to the ERe.
(a) Issuance of building permits.
(b) Issuance ot' business licenses.
(c) Approval of final subdivision maps.
(d) Approval of individual utility service
connections or disconnections.
(e) Issuance of zoning permits.
(f) Issuance of mechanical permits.
(g) Issuance of electrical permits.
(h) Issuance of curb and sidewalk permits.
(i) Issuance of permit to store materials in street.
(j) Issuance of driveway painting permits.
(k) permits.issued for moving extra width loads or
for overloaded vehicles.
(1) Grading permits for grading plans approved
through tentative subdivision maps, precise
pla~. or plann~d unit developments.
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(m) . Utilitj' pcrr:tit;-; at.he:L" th.:J.Il for utilities
tr~nsmissioll lines.
{n} Site pl~n GIld Qrchjtcctur~l approval of
projects previously r~vicwcd as a precise
plan or plallr:cd UIlit dev(~lo~~cnt.
3. Feasibility JI1d Planning studies.
A proj~ct involving OIlly feasibility or planning
studies for !)ossiblc future actions ~hicll tile City of
Chula Vista h~s not approved, adopted, or funded docs
not. require environmental rcvic\'J, but does require
consideration of cnvi+onmcntal factors as required by
Section 21102 of CEQA.
Sec. 33.604.
I:nvironn.C'ntal Reviol:,' Committee
EstabfTsTlc-ci; .i:'O\ierS <.In,J DuLles
A. Esta}_,li:".;,c.d. There is he'roby established an Environmental
Revie....v CO,i',mittce (EIZC) composed of the fo110\'Jing officials of
the Cit~ of Chula Vista, or .their designated representatives:
l. The City Manager;
2. The Director of Pub~ic Works;
3. The Director of Planning;
4. The Environmental Review Coordinator; and
5. The City Attorney.
B. Powers and Duties. -The Environmental Review Committee
shall have the following powers and duties:
1. Prepare IS's to determine if the subject project
could have a significant envirorunental effect or if a
NO can be made.
2. Issue draft EIR'S following independent analysis
and review of information supplied by a project applicant.
3. Review all appeals of counter review to determine
if a project is subject to Environmental Review.
4. Review revised projects for which EIR's have been
prepared to determine if a new EIR must be prepared,
or if there will be no new adverse effects.
5. Adopt all forms and reporting formats.
6. Periodically review the adequacy of fees to cover
the costs to the City for Environmental Review of
projects subject to approval or support and make
recomrnertdations to the City Council for adjustments
in the fee schedule.
7. Periodically review the Administrative policies
for Environr.1cntu.l Review and make recommendations to
the City Council on any necessary or desirable revisions.
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C. Rules.
1. 'l'lll:cc (3) !!ld:,Lcrs of the El{C shJll constitute
a quorum to do busiJ1CSS, but a lesser number may
aJjourll any mccti~g.
2. The affirn2tivc votes of at least a majority of
mC;.l!.Jcrs present shall be required for any action of
the 1: r:c .
3. The ERe shall elect a chairMan and vice-chairman
at tIle fi~st meeting each calendar year.
Sec. 33.605.
Administrative Policies for Environmental Review.
The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt detailed ~dmin-
istrative policies to carry out the provisions of this ordinance.
The administrative procedures shall include the following:
1. A detailed delineation of all procedures involving
the sub~ission of an application for an IS, and infcrrna-
tion for a draft EIR by a project applicant.
2. Detailed requirements, contents of IS's and EIR's.
3. A listing of standard factors to be used in the
preparation of IS's and.EIR's.
4. Guidelines as to when applicant may file information
for an IS or when it is clear .there could be adverse
environmental effects and infGrmation for a draft EIR
should be subwitted.
5. Based on the requirements of Article 8 of Cal. Admin.
Code, a list of all~projects which are categorically
exempt from Environmental Review.
Sec. 33.606.
Preparation and Processing an IS.
~ The project applicant shall submit or cause to be submitted,
an application for an IS including inform~tion required on a
form prescribed by the ERe to the Environmental Revie\-l Coordinator
along with the fee established in Secti0n 35.611. The Environ-
mental Review Coordinator shall .set the application for consid-
eration at the next available agenda of the ERC, not less than
seven days nor more than t\Venty-one days from the date of sub-
mission. The Environrnental Review Coordinator shall prepare
an evaluation~ recomme~dation and findings for consideration
by the ERC. The ERC shall make an IS to determine if a ND can
be made, if an EIR must be prepared on the project, or if the
review should be continued for further information.
Sec. 33.607.
Environmental Effect of Project
DetcrDin~tlon ol Slsnl~lCJ~CC.
A. General Rule. The determination of Hhether a project
may have a slgnl!lCant effect on the environrnent calls for
careful judgment based to the extent possible on scientific
and factual data. An irol1 clad definition of signific~nt
effect is not possible because ttle significance of an activity
may vary with the setting. For exam~le, an activity w"hich
may not be signific.J.nt in a developed area may be significant
in an undeveloped arc.:!. There may be a difference of opinion
on whetllcr a particul~r effect .should be considered adverse
or bcnc[iciCll, but where there is, or is tlnticipatcu to DC,
a subst~nti~l body of opinion tll.J.t considers or will consider
the effect to be tldverse, an ErH to explore the environmental
effects involved mu~;t be rrCll.:1rc(1.
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In (~Vil]_uilting the si~lnj_ficJncc of the cnvironnclltal effect
of a pro-jcct, both pr i;:~J.ry unci :)C'co'nClLtry consequences shall
be C(\lL-;id,--~r.~:ci. J'rJ: H",~ C01L;L"Iucncc~; drC' ir!';;:icc1iclLely rel:,'ILc'd
to the pro:Ji_'ct (t;lf_~ construction at a nc\V treatment pl<1nt raoy
[i;lcilj.L:.1Lc ):'o;,'uJaLion ~lro\<:Lll in a l-l~lrt..icular Zlrca), l,,:hilc:
sccorlJar~' consc~Iucnccs arc related morc to primary conscc1ucnces
thuD tc tl'lC ~:'rojC'ct it~Jcl[ (V.D impClct upon the resource D<.l;:-;e,
including lUlld, air, wdtcr and energy use of the area in question
may rcsul t from the population gro",.'tl1) .
B. !=..:':2rrD].:..cs. Some ex,u':lples of project consequences \Vhich
may h(1ve il siqnific<J.nt effect on the cnvirorunent in connection
\\'ith most proJects where they occur, include a change that:
1. Is in conflict \'lith. environmental plans and
goals that have been adopted by the City of Chula
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2. Has a suLstantial and derllonstrable negative
aesthetic effect;
.3. Substantially affects a rare or endangered species
of animal ~r plant, or habitat of such a species;
4. Causes substantial interference with the movement
of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species;
5. Breaches any published national, state or local
stan6ards relating to solid waste. or litter control;
6. Results in a ~ubstantial detrimental effect on
air or water quality, or on a~bient noise levels for
adjoining areas from within the project;
7. Involves the possibility of contaminating a public
water supply system or .adversely affecting ground water;
8. Could cause subsfantial flooding, erosion or siltation;
9. Expose people or structure to major geologic
hazards (such as an earthquake fault, a steep slope,
slide areas or an area containing highly expansive
or otherwise hazardous soils.)
10.. Could locate a project in an area that may have
adverse conditions such as poor air quality or unacceptable
noise levels.
Sec. 33.608.
Mandatory Findings - Significant
Environm,ent.J.l Ir.lp3.Ct
In every case where any of the following conditions are found
to exist as a result of a project, the project \ViII be found-
to have impact with a significant effect on the environment
and an EIR shall be required:
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lI.. Ir,~,:tcb; \",'hich httvc the potential to dC("Jradc the
quality of tIle ellvironrlcnt or curtail the range of the
env iron:'.;,:'nt.
B. I~~~cts ~;hich acJ1icve 5hort-tcr~, to tile disudvuntaqc
of 1011(]-to1';::, cnviror.r.icn tal qoals. j\ short-term irlract on-
the cIl\d.l-or:'::'.cnt is one '.,,,hich occu'rs in a relatively briel,
def ini ti ~:o ;>:;1,- lad of tine \..'hilc long-term il~;pacts will endure
viell into the future.
c. I~pacts for a project which arc illdividually limited,
but cunulativcly considerable. J\ project may impuct on t',..'o
or ~orc SCD~riltc resources ~lcre the i~pact on each resaurce
is relativcJ.~r s~all. If tile effect of the.total of those
impacts on t:---,e environment is significant, 'an EIR must be
prepared. T:;i::; fi::ding of significzlllce does not apply to
t\'.;o or narc scpariltc projects where the impact of each is
insignificant..
D. The environmental ef~ects of a project will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly
or indirectly.
Sec. 33.609.
Finding - No Significant Environnental Impact.
A. Negative Declaration (NO). If on the basis of an IS,
the ERC clearly finds that there is no significant environmental
impact, a ND shall be made.on the project. The finding of no
significant environlilcntal" consequences shall be based on nega-
tive conclusions on the findings of significant environmental
impact.
B. ND Contents. A ND shall include a brief description
of the project as proposed, findings made by the ERC, a state-
ment in support of the findings and where a copy of the IS
may be obtained.
c. Appeals. For a period of fifteen days after a ND is
posted on subJcct property or mailed to adjoining property
owners, or after mailing of written notice of the decision
that an ErR is required, any perpon or organization may appeal
the findings of the ERC to the Planning Commission. No
discretionary action of a decision making body shall take place
during the appeal period, however, the processing and review
of projects may continue during the appeal period. Appeals
shall be made on a form adopted by the ERC and filed with the
fee established in Sec. 35.611. The appeal shall include
specific points in which the ERC erred in its findings. If
appealed, the Planning Commission shall within a twenty-one
day period either determine that the findings of the ERC are
correct and uphold the action of the ERC, or find that the
ERC erred in its findings and make an NO or require an EIR.
O. Public Ayailability. The NO and IS shall be available
at the Pla::1:Lin] D'~p..J.:-t:~\l:::~t during the :-:D appeal period. ,2'\cljoin-
ing property owners shall be notified by mail or by the posting
of the property in conform~nce with the Administrative Policies.
The ERC m..J.Y, if the project docs not involve a specific pro-
perty, or involves a project of "widespread interest, publish
the ND in a newspaper of general cir~ulat~on~
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made on'--tTic---;;ro~j('cL, the Environ::1l'llt.:1l 1\OViO\1 Coordinator
shull file tile ::\) .:1nd .:1 :Joticc o[ Determination with tllC
County CJerk. TIle rioti6c of Dctcrmjn~tion shalJ. j_ncludo tIle
dccisioll Oi" tIle City of CIlllln Vista to a!)!'rovc or disuPI'rovc
the project, the: dctcrr:li;t<lt.ion of t~c City of ChuliJ. ViSt.:l
\.lhcthcy tllC' rrojC'ct ,,",.ill have n Sig:lific.J.:nt c:fcct on t!lC
enviro!1r.'.cnt, and a st.J.tcrnent that no ElE has been prepared
pursu~nt to tIle provisions of CEQA.
Sec. 33.610.
Preparation and Processinq of an
En'lironil1cntul InljC\ct l<c~)Ort.
A. prC'pnration of Draft EIR. The project applicant shall
prepare-or C.:1l1Se to be prepared information in compliance with
the rcquirc~lcnts of the l\drninistrative policies for Environ-
men tal i:cv ic'.;'. \"7i th the f il ing of this information, the filing
fee shall be paid in accordance with Sec. 35.611.
The Environr.lcntal Revie\-l Coordinator shall be responsible
for providing independent evaluation and analysis of this
information to the :::RC and for consulting vlith any person or
organiz_ation concerned with the environmental effects of the
project.
B. Degree of Specificity. . The degree of specificity
required in an EIR will correspond to the degree of specificity
involved in the underlying activity which is described in the
EIR.
1. An EIR on a construction project will necessarily
be more detailed in the specific effects of the pro-
ject than will be an EIR on the adoption of a general
plan, element thereof, or comprehensive zoning ordin-
ance because the effects of the construction can be
predicted with greater accuracy.
2. An EIR on projects "such as the adoption or amend-
ment of a comprehensive zoning ordinance," general plan,
or element thereof, should focus on the secondary
effects that can be expected to follow from the adoption,
but the EIR need not be as detailed as an EIR on the
specific construction project that might follow.
3. The requirements for an EIR on a general plan or
element thereof will be satisfied by the general plan
or element document; iae., no separate ElR will be
requi~ed. if. (a) the general plan addresses all
the points required to be in an EIR by Article 9 of
Cal. Ad~in. Code, and (b) the document contains a
special section or a cover sheet identifying where
the general plan document addresses each of the
points required.
C. Issuance of Dr~ft =IR. nfter a minimum of 14 days,
the Envirolwcn,al ReVlew Coordinator shall prepare a draft
ErR. The ERe sh~ll review the dr~ft EIR for conforn~ncc
to the Cal. ~dmin. Code, this ordinance and the Administrative
Policies for Environmental Revi~wa The completeness of the
cnvirorL'":1cntal inventory an<J.lysis, the project's impact on the
environment, imp<J.rtiality of the report, and description of
the project arc among the areas subject to this revie\va If
the draft EIR is inadequate in any major "area, it shall be
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revi S :on or at.Ldi Liolls. Further in[ornct Lion mal' bc rC"quircd
frOl~'L t~hc rJroj'-=:ct ctl'pliC<l.l'Lt. I;: the draft is Zl.CCc~)t':'lble or
can Le r.lodi~~ ied to .J.ll ,1.cccpt.J.blc fon::, the E1<',C sl1~lll issue
it <J.~; .:l d~_-,,::t I:IIL '1'11.:_' l:LC ::11:111 mCl~:c Clny Zlnd all revisions
nCCCSS:1_ry to the drcl:::t EIE to r:l3.K.e it o.n adequate draft EIR.
TI'Le dr~~t 1~IR Dust rc~lcct the independent unalysis and
evaluation of the Enc.
D. }lotification of Secretary for Resources AacIlcy. As
soon as t:l'--~ c.iro..:: t i:-li: is co::\plctcd, nul Deiore copies are
sent out for rcvi.ew, an official notice stating tllZ1t the
draft EIR has been cODpletcd shall be filed with the Secretary
for the EcsQurcC's l\gcncy o.f -the state of California. The
notice sh~ll incl~de a brief description of the proj~ct, its
proposed location, and an address where copies of the EIR are
available. This notice shall be referred to as a Notice of
Completion. ~':hcn the draft EIR is to be reviewed by the
State of C~liforni3, a ~otice of Intent shall be completed
by the Enviroruncntal Heview Coordinator and filed with the
State Clcaring]lousc, a Notice of Intent shall serve as a
Notice of Completion.
E. Distribution of DrQft, Copies of the draft ErR shall
be distributeu to the Enviror.uLlental Control Commission,
affected department heads, other affected agencies, all
responsible agencies when the city of Chula Vista is function-
ing as the Lead Agency, and copies shall be deposited with
the Chula Vista Public Library for 2~ hour check-out. All
adjoining property owners shall be notified by mail or by
posting of the project site in conforr:1ance \vi th the admini-
strative policy, any person or group having special interest
shall be notified (subject to the fee established in Sec.
35.Gl1) and a legal ~oticc shall be published in a newspaper
of general circulation.
F. Review Period. A minimum 30 day period for agency and
public review shall CO.-:1rnence with the appearance of the legal
notice in a newspaper of general cjrculation in accordance
with the administrative policy for Environmental Review. The
review period shall terminate with the closing of the public
hearing by the Planning Commission. The ERC may specify a
longer review period upon their findings that a specific pro-
ject requires a longer review period for full public partici-
pation and input. During the review period, the Envirolli~ental
Review Coordinator shall consult with any agency,-having some
jurisdiction in the project area, and persons or groups having
special interests. All input to the draft EIR shall be in
written form. The Environmental Control Commission may review
the draft ErR and may prepare a recommendation for the Planning
Commission and forward it to the Enviro~~ental Review Coordinator.
G. preparation of ErR and Appeal to citv Council. The
Planning CommlSSlon shall bold a publlC hearing to take additional
testimony. After the public hearing is closed, the Environmental
Rcvich' CGordin:!. tor shJ.ll have a minir:mm of 14 days to prepare
the EIR, a longer period may be necessary depending on the
extent of revisions, the scale or controversy of the project or
the number of EIR'S in process. The Planning Commission sh<lil
review the recommendation of the Environmental Review Coordin-
ator, the report, all public input and review any comments
from other agencies er City departments on the draft report.
If the Planning Comrnl.ssion finds the report has been prepared
in accordance with the requirements of this ordinance, the
Cal. Admin. Code, and CEQA of 1970, and all applicable state
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m.::ty a1.'3o adopt tll(' L~IE subject to conc1 tions or continue consid-
cr<1tion for l~-lorc inl'O[I',:t-tion. If the In. is found to have
mCljor i.n;j(k'(~U''-lCic:s in lic..:;lt of the above re(~U_iT('ncnts, the
Plannin,,: CO:":".ission rc1.:l:/ yc,:uirc that more infon:lation be includ-
cd in t~:'.' LI!).. i\ YC'quC'st lor more inforcnJtion in an EIR may
be appcCl.leJ to the City Council 'within 10 cJ.a'/s or PldnninSJ
Cort:lissio!1 Clet-ion. S(licl J.ppc.<:ils sI1ell1 be TIl.Juc on forms a~)prov-
cd by tho E::C cu:d shull PLlY Cl fee QS provided in Sec. 35.Gll.
so.id ar,pc:ll mu~;t be ba::;cd upon the grounds tilut the PlaYlning
Con~nissio:l crr2d, acted in ab\lSC of discretion, or requested
inill)propri~te or unnecessary sub~ission of information. All
appeals shnll state spccifi~ objections to the action by the
Planning Cor~i5sion and provide such information as necessary
to substantintc the ap?eal. The City Council may adopt the
ErR or uphold a Planning Commission request. for more informa-
tion.
H. Prc~;cntu. tion to Decision !-rakers. After adoption or
the EIR by -'..:.:1(:: l'l'--in~lns.: CO;;:"'lHS~:;i6;\, i.-c shall be presented to
the decision waking bOUY4 The body shall certify ti1at the ErR
has been conpleted in compliance v..'ith CEQA and the Cal. Adrr,in.
Code and that the body has reviewed and considered the inrorma-
tion contained in the EIR4
I. Notice of Determination. Upon the final decision on
the project, the Environn\t2ntEll Revie\v Coordinator shall file
a notice of action taken on the project. This notice shall
be referred to as a Notice or Determination and it shall be
filed with the County Clerk. The Notice of Determination
shall include:
1. The decision oE the City to approve or disapprove
the project;
2. The determination of the City whether the project
will or will not have a significant effect on the
environment; and
3. Whether an EIR has been prepared pursuant to the
provisions of the CEQA.
J. Statement of Overriding Considerations. If the decision
roakins body decides to approve a project ior which serious
adverse environmental consequences have been identified in
the EIR, the body shall issue a statement identifying the
other i~terests on which approval is based. Adverse conseq-
uences which have been mitigated need not be addressed in
this statement. The statement shall be attached to the Notice
of Determination.
K. Record Retention. Upon completion of the ErR process,
the EIR and cor.~cnts received through the consultation process
shall be kept on file and available for public inspection for
a period of 3 years. The EIR shall contain the address \.,'hcre
this information is available. Comments received independently
of th~ review of the draft ErR shall also be kept on file.
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FeC"s.
The fcC'~'; for the Environmental Ecvicw Procedure shall
be as follov:s:
A. CI".
The aprlic~nt filing information for the
oi ~ dr~ft ]~lR ~hQll pay n non-rcfund~blc
of $300.00. If actual costs to the City
r:.tiilir.~.J.l fce, the additional cost shall be
proponent of the project.
prcp~r.:1 tlO;:
mini];~un 1" co
exceed this
pa id by t:1C
B. IS. The applicant filing an IS shall pay a
fee of "$Too.oo.
c. ERe ^"r~eal. An applicant filing an _appeal of a
ND or a requirCDcnt for an EIR, shall pay a fee of $25.00.
D. Pl::mninc: cC'~;'S\'Lission ;\.p~)8al.
an appeal or a -'PlunniI19 COl'.,i":liOjsion
tion shall pay a fee of $50.00.
An applicant filing
request for more informa-
E. Counter Review Ap?cal. The proponent of a project
appealinq a Counter Revic~\' decision requiring Environmental
Review shall pay a fee of $10.00.
F. Mailing of Notices.
through the mail, copies of
of Environraental Im~)act and
an annual fee of $25.00.
Persons requesting to receive,
all notices of ' Negative Declaration
Notice of Completion, shall pay
G. Procedures. The Administrative Policy for Environmental
Review shall be available for a fee of $3..00.
Sec. 33.612.
Severability.
The provisions of this ordinance, or any of its p~ovisions,
including but not liQited to the Administrative Policy for
Environmental Review, are to be liberally construed to the
end that all adverse environmental consequences of a proposed
project are fully disclosed to public decision makers and the
general public. If any provision of this ordinance or its
application to any project or circumstance is held invalid
for any reason, such invalidity shall not af::t:ect any other
provisions or application of this ordinance, or any of its
provisions, which can be effected without the invalid provi-
sion or application, and to this end the provisions of this
act are severable.
SECTION III: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force on the thirty-first day from and after its adoption.
D.
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CI'l'Y OF CIlULA VISTA
I,'JENNIE M. FULASZ, C-i-ty Cle4h ~6 th~ city 06 Chula Vibta,
,cat.lfoltllia, '00 HEREBY CERTI FY th(J.t thellbove and 6olLegol'19 -i-,; a 6ua,
tltue a~d CO~ltcct' copy on
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SECTION 3
Oefi niti aris
General. c'!henever the falla\'ling \'lOrds ere used in this Administrative Pal icy,
un'less athen-Jise defined, they shall have the meaning ascribed to. them in this
sectian. These definitians are intended to. clarify but nat to. replace ar
negate the definitions used in CEQA.
Applicant. t\pplicant means a persan who j}rapases to. carry aut a praject which
needs a lease, permit, license, certificate, ar ather entitlement to. use ar
financial assjstance from ane ar more public agencies when that persan applies
far the gavernmental appraval ar assistance.
~vJllyleans the decisian by a public agency \'Ihich cammits the agency to. a
aeTln~te caurse af actian in regard to. a praject intended to. be carried aut
by any persan. The exact date af apprava 1 af any praj ect is a ma tter determi ned
by each public agency accarding to. its rules, regulatians, and ardinances.
Legislative actian in regard to a praject aften canstitutes appraval.
In cannectian with private activities, appraval accurs upan the earliest
calTUllitment to. issue ar the issuance by the public agency af a discretianary
cantract, grant, subsidy, laan, ar ather farm af financial assistance, lease
permit, license, certificate, ar ather entitlement far use af the praject.
Base Reparts. Base Repart means a supparting repart, arepared by qualified
prafessianals o.r technicians, to. pravide info.rmatio.n to. the reviewing badies
cancerning technical factars under cansideratian. Base Reparts, where required,
became an integral part af the EIR, in the farm af appendices. A summatian
and canclusian shauld be presented in nan-technical terms capable af being
understaad by knal'lledgeable laymen, l'lith technical descriptians and data to.
suppart the summatian and canclusians in the bady af the repart.
CE~A. - Califarnia Enviranmental Quality Act. Califarnia Enviranmental Quality
Act ( CE~AJ means Ca 1 i farni a Pub 1 i c i{esaurces Cade Secti ans 21000 thraugh 21174.
Categarical Exemptian.
quirements af CEQA far
far Resaurces that the
an the enviranment.
Categarical Exemptian means an exceptian fram the re-
a class af prajects based an a finding by the Secretary
class af prajects daes nat have a significant effect
Discretianarv Praject. Discretianary praject means an activity defined as a
praject \'!hich requires the exercise af judgment, deliberatian, ar decisian an
the part af the publ ic agency ar bady in the pracess af appraving ar disappraving
a particular activity, as distinguished fram situatians \'Ihere the public agency
ar bady merely has to. determine whether there has been canfarmity with applicable
statutes, ardinances, ar regulatians.
Emergency. Emergency means a sudden, unexpected accurrence demanding immediate
acti an to. prevent ar mi t i ga te 1 ass ar damage to. 1 i fe, hea lth, praperty, ar
essential public services.
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Environment. Environment means the physical conditions vlhich exist \'/ithin the
area Vlhich will be affected by a proposed project including land, air, vlater,
minerals, flor~, fauna, ambient noise, objects of historic or aesthetic signifi-
cance.
Environmental Documents.
Initial Studies, Ne9ative
Determination.
Environmental documents means Draft and Final EIR's,
Declarations, Notices of Completion, and Notices of
EIR - Environmental Impact
detailed statement setting
pertaining to a project as
Environmental Quality Act.
(a) Draft EIR means an EIR containing the information specified in Sections
15141, 15142,15143 of the California Administrative Code as \'Iell as the
requirement of the policy for Environmental Revie\'l and Ordinance 1520.
Report. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) means
forth the environmental effects and considerations
specified in Section 21100 of the California
(b) Final EIR means an EIR containing the information specified in Sections
15141, 15142, 15143, and 15144 of the California Administrative Code, a
section for comments received in the consultation process, and the response
of the Lead Agency to the comments received. The final EIR is discussed
in detail in Section 15146 of the California Administrative Code.
EIS - Environmental Impact Statement. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
means an environmental impact report prepared pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Government uses the term EIS
in the place of the term EIR \'Ihich is used in CEQA.
Feasible. Feasible means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner
by reasonably available, economic, and workable means.
Initial Study. Initial study means a preliminary analysis prepared by the lead
agency pursuant to Section 15080 of the California Administrative Code to
determine whether an EIR or a Negative Declaration must be prepared.
Lead Agency. Lead Agency means the public agency \'Ihich has the principal
responSiDlTity for preparing environmental documents and for carrying out or
approving a project which may have a significant effect on the environment.
Loca 1 Ag,"ncy. Local agency means any pub 1 i c agency other than a s ta te agency, or
board of commission. Local agency includes but is not limited to cities,
counties, charter cities and counties, districts, school districts, special or
organizational subdivision of a local agency when so designated by order or
resolution of the governing legislative body of the local agency.
Ministerial Projects. Ministerial projects as a general rule, include those
activities defined as projects \'Ihich are undertaken or approved by a govern-
mental decision which a public officer or public agency makes upon a given state
of facts in the prescribed manner in obedience to the mandate of legal authority.
With these projects, the officer of agency must act upon the given facts without
regard to his OIVIl judgl'lent or opinion concerning the propriety or wisdom of the
act although the statute, ordinance, or regulation may require, in some degree,
a construction of its language by the officer.
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Neqative Declaration. Negative declaration means a statement by the lead agency
bri eflYPn~sentlllCJ tile reasons tha t the proj ect, a lthough not othenli se exempt,
\'IOU 1 d not ha ve a s i gni fi cant effect on the env ironment and therefore does not
require an [II\.
I~otice of Completion. tlotice of Completion means a brief report filed with the
Secretary for EeSOUl'CCS as soon as a lead agency has completed a draft EIR and
is prepared to send out copies for review. The contents of this notice are explained
in Section 15035 (c) of the California Administrative Code.
Notice of Determination. Notice of Det~rmination means a brief notice to be filed
by a public agerlcy lii1en-it approves or determines to carry out a project Ilhich
is subject to the requirer::ents of CEQA. The contents of this report are ex-
plained in Section 15035 (e) of the California Administrative Code.
Perso~. Person includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership,
business, trust, corporation, company, district, county, city and county, city,
town, the State, and any of the agencies' political subdivisions of such entities.
Project.
(a) Project means the whole of an action, resulting in physical impact on the
environment, directly or ultimately, that is any of the follOlling:
(1) an activity directly undertaken by any public agency including but not
limited to public works construction and relat~d activities, clearing
or grading of land, improvements to existing public structures,
enactment and amendment of zoning ordinances, and the adoption of
local General Plans or elements thereof pursuant to California Adminis-
trative Code Section 65100 - 65700.
(2) an activity undertaken by a person l'Ihich is supported in l'Ihole or in
part through public agency contracts, grants, subsidies, loans, or
other forms of assistance from one or more public agencies.
(3) an activity involving the issuance to a person of a lease, permit,
license, certificate, or other entitlement for use byone or more
public ag~ncies.
(b) Project does not include:
(1) Anything specifically exempted by state law;
(2) Proposals for legislation to be enacted by the state Legislature.
(3) Continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases
for supplies, personnel-related actions, emergency repairs to public
servi ce facil iti es, general po 1 icy and procedure making (except as
they are applied to specific instances covered above), feasibility
or planning studies.
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(4) The submittal of proposals to a vote of the people of the State or
of a particular community.
(c) The term "project" refers to the underlying activity and not to the govern-
mental approval process.
Pub 1 i c I\qency. Pub 1 i c ac)ency i ncl udes any s tit te agency, bo,} rd or commi ss i on and
ar\yTocal or l'cgional agency, as defined in the California I\dministrative Code.
It does not include the courts of the State. This term does not include agencies
of the Federal government.
Respons i b 1 e Agency. Respons i b 1 e agency means a pub 1 i c agency l'lhi ch proposes to
undertake or approve a project, but is not the lead agency for the project. It
includes all public agencies other than the lead agency vlhich have approval
paller over the projcct.
Significant Effect. Significant effect means a substantial adverse impact on
the envi ronml,nt.
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Sec. 4
Procedures for an Application for an IS "or for a Draft EIR
4.1 Introduction
Private individuals, corporations or other persons required to have an EIR
conlpleted or an IS conducted on their project shall establish contact I"iith
the Envi,'onr:lental Reviell Cool'dinator (hereafter referred to as Coordinator)
at a~ early stage in the development process. The Coordinator, acting on
beha If of the mc shall advi se the app 1 i cant on procedures, requi rements,
time schedules and phasing, and other matters.
Public agencies other than departments of the City of Chula Vista shall
likevlise establish early communication \"Iith the Coordinator in order to
detemine applicable requirelnents and arranqe mutual satisfactory procedures
for the interchange of i nforma ti on. "
Departments of the City of Chula Vista shall 1'lOrk Ilith the Coordinator
in generating and assembling information necessary for preparation of any
required EIR or conducting an IS for City sponsored project..
4.2 Counter Review of Projects
A proponent of a project, whethet public or private, shall present the
proposed project to the Counter Review staff of the appropriate department
depending on the nature of the project. The Planhing Department, Building
Department, or the Engineering Di~ision of the Public Works Department
have qualified personnel available to screen projects. The Coordinator
sha 11 have fi na"1 counter revi elv authority in any di sputed rul i ng. The
counter reviell personnel shall determine the applicability of the follOl"ling
actions which are exempt from review requirements:
4.2.1
Emergency Projects; see Sec. 35.603 D of Ordinance No.. 15~0.
4.2.2
4.2.3
Ministerial Projects; see Sec. 35.603 C of Ordinance No. 1520.
Ca tegori ca 1 Exempti ons; see Sec. 8 of thi s Admi ni s tra ti ve Po li cy"
If any applicant disagrees with the counter review of a proposed project,
the determination may be appealed to the ERC Ivhich shall make a final
decision. Appeals forms are available at the Environmental Review Section
of the Planning Department. An appeal and the fee of $10.00 must be filed
within 10 days of the counter determination of the environmental review
requirements.
4.3 Application for an IS
The applicant is required to submit five (5) copies of Sections A, Band C
of the appl ication for an Initial Study to be found in Section 5.1 of this
Administrative Policy. Such sections shall be accompanied by five (5) copies
of any supportive documents required (see Section P,-6) and shall be
submitted to the Coordinator in the Planning Dept. A $100.00 filing fee
is required I'Jith this submission of information. The Coordinator IJill
revielv the information to ensure that it is adequate, and schedule the
application for reviel"1 by tile Environmental Revielv Committee (ERC) not
less than seven (7) but not more than tl'ienty one (21) days after submission.
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The ERe I'li11 , based on the information submitted and othenlise available,
conduct an Initial Study of the potentially adverse environmental effects
of the proposed project and the level of significance of the impacts.
Upon comp 1 et i on of the I niti a 1 Study, the ERC Ivi 11 determi ne that one of
the following situations e~ist:
a. It is clear that the project will have no significant adverse
effects and a Negative Declaration (NO) made;
b. The project could have a significant effect and an EIR must be
prepared to evaluate the project and its consequences, or;
c. more information is necessary and the IS shall be continued for
submission of this additional information.
4.4 Appeal of an NO or requirement for an EIR
A NO may be appealed to the Planning Commission during a 15 day appeal
period. The appeal period shall commence with the placing in the mail
of notification to adjacent property O\mers, the publication such as in
a nelvspaper of general circulation or the posting of the property, I'lhich-
ever occurs first. Appeal forms are available'from the Environmental
Review Section of the Planning Department and must be filed vlith a $25.00
filing fee. The requirement for an EIR may be appealed to the Planning
Commission during the 15 day appeal period. Appeal forms are available
from the Environmental Review Section of the Planning Department and must
also be filed with a $25.00 filing fee.
During the appeal period the IS and the NO will be available to the public
at the Planning Department. Adjoining property owners Ivill be notified by
mail of the decision to file a 1m, or the property Ivill be posted as
indicated bel 01'1. If the project does not involve a specific property,
or includes a project of widespread interest, the ERC may, in lieu of
posting the property, publish the NO in a 'newspaper of general circulation.
In the event the property is to be posted, the following guidance shall
apply:
The notice of NO shall be posted on property that abuts a publ ic right-
of-way.
The notice may be posted at a different location if the Coordinator
finds that another location \'lOuld serve to better infol111 the public.
There shall be at least one notice posted per project and where more
than one notice is to be posted, the distance between them will be
determined by the Coordinator. Spacing shall be adequate to reasonably
assure that any adjoining property owners will be aware of the action
taken and the ri ght to revi ew the rm, and appea 1 the deci s i on of the
Environmental I~eview Committee.
The notices when posted will
ground level and be in clear
the general pub 1 i c.
be between two and seven feet above
view of adjoining property O\'mers and
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4.5 Submission of Application for the Preparation of an EIR
The following general instructions are intended to assist in the preparation
of an ade~uate application for a draft Environmental Impact Report (E1R)
by the ERC in accordance with Ordinance 1520 adopted by the Chula Vista
City Council on ,January 15, 1974. These instructions are supplemental to
and explanatory of the [IR procedut'es specified in the Ordinance. Those
areas that have been found' to be deficient by previous experience, are
discussed in greater detail.
The application for an EIR must be a formally prepared thorough document
upon which the ERC may base its preparation of the draft EIR.
Remember that this appl ication is noj; a "sales report" nor an instrument
to rationalize approval of the proposed project. Rather, the information
must objectively identify, develop, and analyze the pertinent issues and
the pros and cons of alternative courses of action in light of all environ-
mental considerations, social, economic and physical. The app1 ication must
provide evidence and data to substantiate all assumptions, claims and asser-
ti ons. The app 1 i cation must provi de fi ndings rather than arguments; documen-
tation rather than opinion; facts rather than generalities. It is important
to understand that the application from which an EIR will be developed, is
a "full disclosure" document and should be all-inclusive.
The proponent of the project shall, at the time of making application and
payment of fees, deposit with the Coordinator a minimum of ten (10) copies
of such application, and in addition deposit a minimum of twenty-five (25)
copies of non-reproducible documents, such as photographs, site plans,
grading plans, architectural or design renderings, and similar items.
Applications should incorporate all relevant analytical disciplines and
must provide meaningful and factual data, infonnation, and analyses.
The presentation should be simple and concise, yet include all facts
necessary to permit independent evaluation and appraisal of the beneficial
and adverse environmental effects of alternative actions. Applications
shall not be drafted in a style which requires extensive scientific or
technical expertise to comprehend and evaluate. Supporting base reports,
techni ca 1 i nforma tion and ca leul ati ons not requi red for the unders tandi ng
of the discussion in the body of the report, should be placed in appendices.
The ERC is charged with the responsibility for preparation of the draft
EIR. The Coordinator will act as the agent of the ERC in performing the
administrative functions of actually receiving the application from the
applicant, performing the independent analysis and evaluation of the
materials submitted, and for establishing contact and exchanging information
with other persons, agencies and organizations having an interest in or
special expertise concerning the proposed project. He shall also do
the actual preparation of the draft EIR for presentation to the ERC for
issuance.
The Coordinator, shall upon receipt of an' application and payment of the
filing fee by the applicant, at the earliest opportunity, perfonn an
independent evaluation and analysis of the information submitted by the
applicant. He shall consult \lith any person or organization having an
interest in, special expertise, or is otherwise concerned with the environ-
mental effects of the proposed project.
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After a minimum of 14 days from the date of receipt of the application,
the Coordinator shall present the draft EIR to the ERC which shall process
and issue the draft EIR in accordance with Section 35.610 of Ordinance No.
1520, (attached as Section 2 of the r,dministrative Policy).
Contents of the draft ErR provided in Section 5.3 of this Administrative
Policy concerning contents of the application for an ErR also guide the
ERC in preparing the draft EIR.
4.6 !lase Reports
If the ERC in unable to make a determination on review of an IS due to
inadequate information it may require th'e applicant to present !lase Report (s)
as necessary. Also certain !lase Reports must be required prior to the
preparation of an application for a draft EIR.
While it is not anticipated that each of these Base Reports will be required
as a prerequisite for each ErR, the factors listed below comprise those
which require considerable expertise in evaluating probable or potential
impacts of a project. In the preponderance of cases, the applicant should
recognise critical areas of concern in the development of his application
and seek qualified professional technical assistance. In cases where it is
evident that impacts will occur', the ERC may require preparation of appro-
priate !lase Reports. In cases ~Ihere potential impacts are brought to the
attention of the City by any person and at any time in the course of
evaluating the application, the ERC'may in its discretion, require additional
!lase Reports. All Ilase Reports should include an evaluation of the adverse
consequences of a project, recommendations for mitigating the effects of
the project and the qualifications of those preparing the report.
4.6.1
Flood Control/Hydrology.
In any project which may result in significant disruption of existing
water flows, increase or diversion of runoff, acceleration or dispersion
of flows, or interference in the surface or subsurface movement of
waters, a base report shall be prepared by a qualified Civil Engineer.
4.6.2
Geoloqic Hazards.
For all projects in an area of known or suspected geologic hazards,
such as fault zones, potential or historic landsliding or slippage,
liquefaction or other hazards, a Ilase Report shall be prepared by a
qualified registered engineering geologist. rf there is any doubt
about the activity or inactivity of a fault, it shall be presumed to
be active unless it is clearly proves to be inactive through Carbon
14 or other dating methods. If during the construction process previously
undiscovered geologic hazards are unearthed, a Ilase Report will be
required to determine if changes in project plans are required.
4.6.3
Soil s
For all projects proposed in productive agricultural areas, areas of
known or suspected expansive or unstable soils, or for projects which
require substantial excavation, grading or other earth movement, a
Base Report shall be prepared by a Registered Soils Engineer.
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4.6.4
Traffic
All ?rojects which will generate, produce, or attract substantial
vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or which will substantially alter existing
traffic patterns will require preparation of a Gase Report on such
traffic projections by a qualified traffic or transportation engineer.
4.6.5
Historical, Archeological or Paleontological
The area to the east of the developed portion of Chula Vista or
within or near a flood plain shall be presumed to have archeological
or paleontological significance, the proponent of any project which
will occupy a site within one of these areas shall cause to be
prepared, a Base Report by a qualified professional of the appropriate
discipline.
4.6.6
Flora and/or Fauna
Any project encompassing significant acreage of undeveloped land in
an essentially undisturbed state shall have prepared a plant and
animal inventory of the site, an estimate of populations, the in-
terdependence of various species, a listing or rare, endangered
endemic and/or protected species, and a report of the impacts the
proposed project can be expected to have on the biotic resources.
The report shall also address the existance of other locations at
which the displaced species can be found, the relative abundance or
scarcity of the affected species and habitat for the affected species,
and the effects that movement of displaced species will h~ve on other
habitats and populations. Any significant effects on the entire
food chains and webs should be discussed. The Gase Report shall be
prepared by appropriately qualified biologists, botanists, zoologists
and/or professionals of related disciplines.
4.6.7
Noise
The proponent of all projects which will be subject to significant
noise from external sources or which themselves will generate noise,
shall have prepared, a noise Base Report to examine all aspects of
the noise factor, including effects on occupants of the project and
on neighboring land uses and occupants. The report shall be prepared
by a qualified acoustical, vibration, or sound engineer.
In the :ases of aircraft, roadway or railway noise, the U.S. Dept.
of Houslng & Urban Development I~oise Assessment Guidelines shall be
uses.
4.6.8
Air Quality
The proponents of all con~ercial, industrial or multi-family residential
projects which will provide 500 parking spaces or have usages requiring
500 parking spaces in adjoining areas or which involve or are adjacent
to a road with a 1990 projected ADT of 45,000 or greater, or which
include industrial or commercial processes involving the venting
of any exhaust gases to the atmosphere, shall cause to be prepared an
air quality model by a qualified professional in the field. The
modeling shall be in accordance with the Gaussian Plume Model or
other models as more sophisticated modeling techniques are evolved.
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Qualifications of Preparer
Qualifications of the person preparing the Case Report shall be
included in the body of the report. Membership in appropriate
professional/technical societies, registration and/or licensing
by an appropriate public agency, and/or possession of appropriate
academic degrees shall be construed as adequate qualifications for
persons preparing or approving these reports.
4.7 ~lemental EIR.
In the event of a significant change in the design of a project, or
a change in circumstances surrounding a proposed project, for which
a EIR has already been prepared and/or adopted and/or certified, it
may be necessary to prepare supplemental information to the original
EIR. In such an event the applicant shall be required to submit a
supplemental application to the Coordinator. This supplemental
information must address all facets of the project \'Ihich have been or
may be affected by the changes in the project design or circumstances.
The ERC will again perform an independent evaluation and analysis,
and prepare a supplement to the draft EIR following the same procedural
steps as required for the original draft EIR and charging the applicant
for all costs incurred.
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5.1 Initial Study f,pplication f"orm
A. P.P['uu,:n Jiif'O:n;TIOil
1. Project Title:
2. Project Location (Street Address or Description)
3. Applicant I'!a:~e:
Acldreo;s -
Phone Ira.
4. AgentjPreparer's Ijal1le:
Jl.ddreo;s:
Phone IJo.
Relation"to I\ppllcant
5. DisCl^etional^Y Act requil^ing revie\-I:
Genera 1 Plan reV1Slon ~
RezoningjPrezoning
Precise Plan
Specific Plan -
C.U.P.
Variance
Tentative Subdivio;ion r;lap
Grading Plan
Tentative Parcel i-lap
Site Plan & Arch. Revie"
Public Project
Other Discretionary Act
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Enclosed or attached documents:
(as required by tile Environmental
Loca t
Gradi
Site
Tenta
Parce
Preci
Speci
Archi
Lands
Soil s
Impl^O
Other
I~evi e\~ Coordi na tor)
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Plan
ti ve [lap
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se Plan
fic Plan
tecte Elevations
Plans -
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I nves t.
vcmcnt Plans
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Proj(~ct iJ:'~;criJ)tion
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a. rICI'('dge? or sq. ft. included in the total project.
b. f:esidcntial (if cQI;]'ilercial or industrial do not fill in this section)
1)
UU:ilbCt~ of uni ts v:i th: one bcdrooili tl.'JO bedrooms
three bedl'oo::is fout' bedt=-o-o,ns -- Totul --,-
2) Type Development (SF, TFD, multiple, to\'inhouse, condominiLI:n)
3) Number of structures
Height of structures
4) Gross Density
5) Net Dens i ty
6) Sq. ft. of floor area (s)
7)
8)
Percent of lot covered by buildings or structures.
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Sq. ft. of usable open space
9) Number of parking spaces provided:
and parking surface?
10) Estimated sale or rental price range
% of site in road
11) Estimated population
c. Commercial or Industrial (if res,idential do not fill in this section)
1) Type (s) land use
2) Floor area
Height of Structure
3)
Number of parking' spaces provided
and parking surface
% of site in road
4)
5)
Estimated number of employees
Estimated number of cus tamers
Occupancy load
Estimated range or service area
6)
7) Estir:lated number of auto trips per day generated by pI'oject
8) Type/Extent operations not in enclosed buildings
Hours of operation
Type of exteri 01' ll~hti ng
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9) Identify type of gaseous or liquid wastes to be generated
(if any) and proposed 1,lethod of disposal, including
mitigating processes proposed.
d. Other type projects (if b. or c. fi 11 ed in, do not use this section)
1) Type of I'roj ect.
2) Type of facil ities to be provided.
3) Length, \Ii dth or a rea affected by project
4) Square feet of paved areas within.project.
5) Square feet of enclosed structures
6) Height of any structures
7) Open space provided.
8) Parking spaces provided
9) Ultimate occupance of project.
10) Number of tri ps generHed
11) Supplemental Information
e.. Extension of off-site utility services included or necessary for
project (For all e>~tensions indicate length. capacity, % of
capacity to be used, type, right of WilY req'Jirelllents)
1) I'Jilter
2) Se\le\'
3) Natural Gas
4) Electricity
5) Drainage/Flood Control
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1) Earthllork volume (no. of : ards)'i'
2) I>'iaximum depth of cut
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On-site facilities (give description, lengb, capacity, % of capacity
to be used and right of way requirements)
1) Streets to be dedicated
2) Open space provided (acres or sq. ft. & type)
3) Dl'ainage facilities
4) Sewer facilities
5) El ectri ca 1 Lines
6) Gas lines
7) Water 1 i nes
8) Easements for public access
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2. Pt'oject S('tt~ (Ivithin 1/2 mile of margins of the prQject).
a. General Plan Designation of site and envil'ons (all elements of
Gr:neral Plan)
b. Relationship of General Plan development policies to project
(conservation, open space, etc.)
c.
Zoning
1) Existing at site
2) Existing in envi rons
3) Proposed changes at site
land Use
d.
1) Existing on site
2) Existing surroundings
North
East
South
West
3) Projected or anticipated future surrounding
North
East
South
\-Iest
4) Do any of the on or off site land uses have objectionable
characteristics such as traffic noise. bright lighting, etc?
If so describe belOl-f and discuss any natural or man-made
facilities which will shield the project site. from external sources
and/or the surroundinq areas from onsite sources.
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e. Existing physical conditions
1) Average slope
2) Maximum slope
3) Any drainage facilities or watercourses (on or off site?)
Current CFS
Ultimate
CFS
Pp.rcent increase due to project
Capacity of existing facilities
4) Is the project in a flood plain?
5) Are there any bodies or water or stream courses adjoining the project
6) Any hazardous soil or geological conditions (earthquake faults,
liquefaction, etc.)?
7) Hhat are the vegetation types present?
8) Any significant trees present?
9) Are there any sign~ficant stands of vegetation?
10)
11) Are any animal or plant species endangered, rarp or endemic?
12) Any water resources present?
13)
Does the project stte or area contilin
resources? if yes \'lhat types?
any significant mineral
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f. Existing stt'uctures.
1) Floor area and height of structure on site.
2) I\ppro>:i::late floor area and height of structures on adjoining
properties.
s. txOist-jr:g 11t.c.2~. rel(~i..er.i cenditions
1) Families to be displaced
2) Jobs \'Ihich llOuld be displaced
3) Does the property contain any paths and/or tralls vihlCll are
utilized for or provide access to, cultural, social or recreational
activities?
4) Does the project area contain any historic or archeological site,?
If yes attach a diSCUSSion of the site & methods of preservincl it.
h. Community Relationships
For the follo\lillC) itellls in this subsection. qive direction.
distance. and identify locality or name.or type. I\lso give the
current capacity and attendanee of the schnnl~ fnr resideYitia1
projects only,
1) Streets & thoroughfares
2) Free\'lay entrance & exi t
3) Ilea res t Ilei ghborl100d shoppi ng'
4) Nearest community Shopping
S) Nearest park
6) r~earest El ementary school
7) r1earest Jr. High school
8) r~earest High school
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10) Nearest public transportation
11) rlearest Police facility
12) Nearest Library
3. Additional Information or remarks, as deemed appropriate by applicant:
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1I[1~[[lY, affinn that to the best of illY kno\lledgc and b:!lief, the statcments
and infori!lation herein contained are in all respects true and correcL and
. that all kno',1i1 infonnation concQrn'ing the project ond its setting have been
included 'in Parts I~ and El of this Initiol Study of Environmental Impact.
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If acting for a Corporation, include capacity & Company name.
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r:VA!.Uc~TIOII OF POTtIIT! AL SrGtll F1 CfdlT EFFECTS
The follol.ling Initial Study is to be completed by the Environmental
Rev i ew Cor:lIlli t tee.
1. EVilluiition of [nvil'cmircntJl 11:i~i1ct \:hich has the pot~ntial to c:C'rp'ade
the quality of the envirom:lont or curtail tll(' range of the environment.
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b)
i I'ectly,
1i fi cilntly
inability
a1n State
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Hill the project res u It in
a substantial detrimental
effect on water qual ity or
the abil ity to c;ttain or
mai ntai n via tel' quality
standards?
a) Will the project d
indirectly or sigl
contri bute to the
to attain or maint
or Federal air qua
standards?
c) Iii I 01 the proJ~c L d i i "ctOry
or indirectly cause an
increase in ambient noise
levels for adjoining pro-
perty?
d) Will the project require a
substantial alteration of
the natural land fonn or
landscape?
e) Will the project directly
or indirectly affect a rare
endangered, or endemic
species of animal or plant,
or habitat of such a species,
or cause interference Hith .
the movement of any res i-
dent or migratory fish or
wil dl He?
g)
f) Will any archeological,
cUltural, historic,
recreational or scenic site
be adversely affected?
Will the project cause a sig-
nificant degradation of :cordlnu-
nity aesthetics by imposition
of structures, colors, 1 ight-
ing, sounds, or other factors
Hidely at variance Hith pre-
vailinq COlillJlUnitv standards? i
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Does the proj('ct exceed or
tndirectly cause to exceed
any nationa 1, S ta te or local
~ tanda rd relating to solid
\'Iaste or Ii ttCI' contl'o I?
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Is the project subject to a
major geological hazard such
as eal'thquake, sl iding,
unstable soil or 1 i quefacti on?
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significant increase in
erosion or siltation?
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Hill the project increase
drainage beyond the capacity
of natural \'Iater-way or man-
made downstream facilities?
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Is the project located
near a tideland, marsh
or bay?
m) Wi 11 the project create
land uses that are greatly
different than those on
adjacent property, either
due tu sCulL: or tYtJc;?
n) Will the project cause a
significant increase
in traffic, alter traffic
patterns or create new
traffic patterns?
0) IJi 11 the proj ect i nvo 1 ve
construction on a slope of
10% or more?
p) Will the project involve
the application or use of
any potentially hazardous
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2. Evaluation of significant adverse environj;jental impacts which achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, er.vironmental goals
a)
Is the project consistent
with the fall OI-1i n9 elements
of the Chul a Vi s ta Genera I
Plan? \
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Land Use/Circulation?
Conservation?
Open Space?
Housing?
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l)) llelCS tile pl'Ojcect pn,vcnt
acccss to existing uniquc
natural fcaLul'es?
c) Iii 11 tile pl'CJ,icct -involve
the use or extraction of
a scarce Ili nCI~u 1 r(~SOUfCC?
d) \-iill tile Pl'ojccL involve
the placement of a
structurc ovcr any
mi nel'a 1 l'C'SOUl'CCS?
e) Does the project involve
an area of highly
productive agricultural
land?
3. Evaluation of adverse impacts "hich are individually limited but
cumulatively significant.
a) ,Jill the project result in
a series of insignificant
impacts that interact to
produce significant adverse
effects?
b) \-iill the service re-
quil.2~:nt cf th~ pr~j2ct
result in any secondary
projects that could
have cumulative effects
that would b~ significant?
c) Does the project include
any facilities that could
faci 1 itate, accelerate or
induce other development?
4. Evaluation of significant impacts of the project vlhich will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
a)
Does the project involve
the possibility of con-
taminating a public I'iater
supply system or adversely
affecting ground water?
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b)
Is the project located in
an area subject to a
natural di sas ter such as
a flood plain or an area
subject to geological
hazard?
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c) Uill the project result
in the di~,placenlent of
residents 01' people
('mp'loyed at the
proj ect s'i 1.('"!
d)
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Ilill the project rec,ult in
the 1 nCI~casc 1 n the local
air or I,hitC'I' pollution levels
beyond atl'l liationill or
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State health or liel fare ,
standan!,,?
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Doe, the p'oj'" ,,'tipg ~
contain any elel1lents, such
as noise or lights, that
could adversely effect
human beings?
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Hill the projoct displace
any recreational facilities?
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5.3 Cont€nts of an Application for an EIR
A table of contents is provided at the end of this section. Use of this
sample is stl'ongly recommended, as it provides a standardized, systematic
approach to the assembly of required elements of information and insures
coverage of all aspects of the required data by the appl icant. This
organization will also permit more rapid appraisal of information provided,
and could expedite preparation of the draft EIR by the ERC. If the
suggested outline of the application is not followed, the deviation must
be carefully justified.
An application to the City for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report
shall contain information as foll OI'lS:
5.3.1 Completed Section A and B of the Initial Study. These will
serve as a guide to indicate areas within the report that should be
emphasized.
5.3.2
Description of Project
The description of the project shall contain the following information
but should not supply extensive detail beyond that needed for evaluation
and review of the envi ronmenta 1 impact.
a. The precise location and boundaries of the proposed project
shall be shown on a detailed map, preferably topographic. The
location of the project shall also appear on a regional map.
b. A statement of the objectives sought by the proposed project.
This should include a statement of economic, social, public and
environmental objectives.
c. A general description of the project's technical, economic,
and environmental characteristics, considering the principal
engineering proposals. The economic description must include
the projected income to the City and the School districts relative
to the costs to be incurred in the servicing of the project.
For a precise location, a vicinity map, a site plan and any other
pertinent maps must be included. They should be of the 8'2" x 11"
foldout size. In addition the following information needs to be
provided:
a. Residential: The size of the project in terms of area; type
of unit proposed; the number of units (by type); the number of
parking spaces; the market format (rental, sale, condominium, etc.);
the project price range; and a definition of the market area.
b. Con~ercial: The size of the project in terms of area; the
type of establishment proposed; floor area in square feet by
project total and individual establishments; total land coverages
5y structures and parking; number of employees by establishments
and shift; operating hours; number of parking spaces, and a
definition of the trade area.
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. of establ ishments proposed; type of products produced; number of
structures included in project; floor area per structure; des-
cription of outside operations or storage; transportation
requirements; estimate number of employees by shift; number of
parking spaces; operating hours; and definition of trade area.
5.3.3
Description of Environmental Setting
The package must include a description of the environment, both natural
and manmade features, in the vicinity of the project, as it exists
before commencement of the project, from both a local and regional
perspective. Knowledge of the regional setting is critical to the
assessment of Environmental Impacts. Description of existing environ-
ment of unused or vacant lands should address itself to potential
productive capability in cases where the land is suitable for agri-
cultural pursuits, in the event that agricultural lands were at a
premium, and if the site could be again brought under cultivation.
Special emphases should be placed on environmental resources that
are rare or unique to that region. Specific reference to related
projects, both public and private, existent, planned and predictable
in the region should also be included, for purposes of examining the
possible cumulative impact of such project. Specific comments on areas
within ~ mile radius are appropriate, but the area could be expanded
on a drainage basin, air basin, market area or community basis,
dependent on precise conditions.
5.3.4
Environmental Impact
All phases of a project must be considered when evaluating its impact
on the environment: planning, acquisition, development and operation.
All relevant (potential as well as expected) environmental effects
must be considered: Social, Economic and Physical. The report should
discuss those impacts which are beneficial as well as adverse.
Where appropriate, impacts must be QUANTIFIED with statistical data
referenced by footnotes (including names and agencies). This
statistical information should include existing usaqe, existinq
capacities of various facilities affected by the project, design
capacities and the project's effect on these capacities. All phases
of the project should be analyzed considering both long and short-
term and direct and indirect impacts.
The magnitude of significance of each impact should be assessed.
(Are the existing facilities adequate for this and other projects?)
The following subjects shall be discussed, preferably in separate
sections or paragraphs.
a. The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action: Describe
the direct and indirect impacts of the project on the environment,
giving due consideration to both the short-term and long-term
effects.
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- It should include specifics of the area, the resources involved,
- physical changes,
- alteration of ecologic31 systems
- changes induced in population distribution
- population concentration
- the human use of the land (including commercial and
residential development
- other aspects of the resource base such as water, scenic
quality and public services
- appl icant should refer to the suggested table of contents
at the end of this section.
b. Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize the Impact. Describc
any mitigation IilcaSUl'es vJritten into the project plan to reduce
significant environmentally adverse impacts to insignificant levels,
- and the bases for considering these levels acceptable.
- where a particular mitigation measure has been chosen from
among several alternatives, all should be discussed and
reasons should be given for the choice made.
- also, describe those measures which could be taken to mitigate
any adverse effect on the environment, but are not to be
effected.
When providing mitigating measures to adverse impacts, be careful
they are not alternatives .to the pro~osed project. A mitigating
measure that requires a change in the scope of the project may
not be a mitigating measure, but might be an alternative.
The following mitigating measures are examples of \~hat should be
considered in your appl ication. They would obviously not all
pertain to each project.
Physical
Transportation
.Encourage bus service and car pools
.Pedestrian/vehicle separation
.Street aligrunent
.Parking restrictions
.Additio~al turn lanes or turn restrictions
.Signalization of traffic controls
.Improved internal project circulation
Air and Noise
Air
.Bus service for large projects
.Lower intensity of development
.Use of natural gas
Noise
.Exterior design and orientatiop-
.Sound ecbsorllcl's (improved insulation)
.Sound "benne" or "barricl's"
.Altcrn~tiv2 loc~tion
.RCclli~;:1';1"nt of plot plan to
.i.i('chcinic~l (lqllipI:il?nt - noise
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increase noise buffer zone
ond vibr.~.tion controls
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Natul"::'.l P~:~-no:J(,:(:,'J
Vir,uQl - See Aesthetics
Hydl'ology (LuKlslidos ;md Erosion)
.Adequate catch basins and check dams
.Aclequ~lt8 lz:nclscaping
Land FonCis
.Reduction of Cut and Fill
Earthqua],e and Fire Safety
.Adequate consideration of
fault line distance and soil-type
.Seismic limitations on density and intensity
of developElent
Cli::~:'.:t,::; c~nd ~'I0t0.0r0J 0:,"1":7" ("Jind)
.Heir;ht and 11 ju;ctaposl -cion" of building
.Location of outdoor open space to minimize
",ind' effects.
Vegetation
.Modification of plot plan to preserve existing
specimen trees and rare or unique' plants
.Mini~ized grading
.Planting of fire and air pollution retardent
vegetation
.Rapid landscaping after grading -
Displace:nent of Animals and Birds
PUD _ Hillside Development Regulation - Greenbelts
Bird sanctuary
Man-Made Phenomena
Aesthetics
.Location, size and lighting of signs
.Height of project
.Landscaping
.Plot plan Dodification
.Compatibility with surrounding envirolLffient
Illumination
.Reduction of exterior lighting
."Shaded" interior and exterior lighting
Shade /Shadmv
.Building height
.1Iodification of plot plan
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Child Care Facilities
Demographic Data
.Lower intensification
.For large projects, equivalent housing available nearby
for displaced families
.Increased open space
Archeol 09i ca 1 /lIi s tori cal
.Preservation of archeologicul and historical sites
.Collection of surface material
.Open space
Economic
.Joint parking arrangements
.Modification of traffic patterns
.Lower/higher intensity projects
.Phasing of project
c. Any Adverse Environmental Effects Which Cannot be Avoided
if the Proposal is Implemented. Describe any adverse impacts,
including those which can be reduced to an insignificant level
but not eliminated.
- Where there are impacts that cannot be alleviated without
imposing an alternative design, their implications and the
reasons why the project is being proposed, notwithstanding
their effect, should be described.
- Using the potentially significant impacts listed in paragraph
5.4.a, identify and list the types and magnitudes of potentially
adverse environmental effects which cannot be prevented,
eliminated, or reduced to' an insignificant level.
Unmitigated adverse impacts require a justification in light
of the potentially significant impact(s).
Don't forget to include impacts that can be alleviated by
alternative design.
- Do not neglect impacts on any aesthetically valuable surround-
ings, or on human health.
t1. Alternatives to the Proposed Action. Describe any known
alternatives to the project, or to the location of the project,
which could feasibly attain the basic objectives of the project,
and why they were rejected in favor of the ultimate choice. This
description should be explicit and reflect a rigorous exploration
and objective evaluation of these alternatives, and their costs
and impact on the environment should accompany the proposed action
through the environmental review process in order not to foreclose
prematurely options which might have less detrimental effects.
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- the specific alternative of "no project" must all-lays be
evaluated, along with the impact.
- attention should be paid to alternatives capable of sub-
stantially reducing or eliminating any environmentally
advej"se ililpacts, even if these alternatives substantially
impede the attainment of the project objectives, and are
more costly.
- the applicant should de~onstrate a definite need for the
project at this time dnd that no alternative site lIQuId be
preferable where significant impact are shmln.
- discuss all reasonable alternatives to the proposed project
(other locations, intensity, land use, etc.). Alternatives
need to be fully evaluated. A balancing of each of the
a lternati ves is requi red in terms of community envi ronmenta 1,
economic and social factors. The alternative must then be
weighed against the proposed project to justify its accepta-
bil ity.
- attention should be paid to alternatives that could attain
the City's objectives and the community's needs llith less
environmental impacts.
- the Coordinator will be available to suggest alternatives to
applicants.
- if any of the alternatives. has fewer adverse effects, justifi-
cation for still proposing the project is needed. (Market
feasibility and social data should be included.)
e. The relationship between local short-term uses of man's
environment and the rlai ntenance anaennancement ofi ong-
term productivlty. Describe the cumulative and long-term
effects of the proposed project which adversely affect the
state of the environment.
special attention should be given to impacts .which narrow the
range of beneficial uses of the environment or pose long-
term risks to health or safety.
- in addition, the reasons why the proposed project is believed
by the applicant to be justified now, rather than reserving
an option for further alternatives, should be explained.
- each generation should be viewed as the keeper of the environ-
ment for 'each succeeding generation.
- this section should assess the cumulative and regional effects
over both the long and short-term. Special attention should
be given to projects that are similar in nature and in
proximity. Land use trends, community and regional plans, and
expected future use, need to be considered.
- the extent .to I,hich the project will solve short-term environ-
mental problems and reduce the options for long-term solutions
should be discussed and justified.
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- consideration must be directed tOl'lard the commitment of
resources from the standpoint of succeedi ng genet'a ti ons.
The questions which must be addressed concern the effects
that decisions made today, have on the long-term use of
the environmental resources of the city. For example,
incremental development of presently existing open space
in the easterly portions of the city and the adjoining
planning "sphere of influence" I'lill cause dispersion of
population, development, pollution generation and urbanization
\'Ihile committing for very long term use, scarce and valuable
open space. Concurrently, existing urbanized areas are
bypassed, and remain at low densities. Products of this
trend are many, including dispersion at low density of
population, necessity for undue expansion of municipal
services, the requirement for inordinate amounts of travel
for the routines of daily living, the long-term commitment
of land and many other resources such as building materials
for roads, streets, utility lines and so on.
- another example is the effect of continued,expansion of
development in an easterly direction on the drainage and
sewerage systems of the city. All the drainage from the
eastern areas of the city and planning area ultimately
finds its way into three drainage basins; the Sweetwater
River drainage basin, the Otay River drainage basin, and the
Telegraph Creek drainage basin. As development progresses
and runoff and sewagsflows increase, the overburdening of
existing facilities in the lower reaches of these basins is
certain. Commitl;lent of land and development in the outly'ing
regions \^li11 require a long-term investment by the city and
other public agencies in the renewal and expansion of
facilities in already developed areas at great expense to
the public for the private benefit of the few.
- a "balancing" of long-term vs. short-term and present time
vs. phasing or deferring must be included.
f. Any i rrevers i b 1 e envi ronmenta 1 changes \^lhi ch waul d be i nvo 1 ved
in the proposed action should it be implemented. Uses of
non-renewable resources during the initial and continued
phases of the project may be irreversible since a large
commitment of such resources makes renova 1 or non-use
thereafter unlikely.
- Primary impacts and, particularly, secondary impacts (such
as a highway improvement which provides access to a non-
accessible area) generally commit future generations to
similar uses.
- irreversible damage which can result from environmental
accidents associated with the project.
- irretrievable commitments of resources should be evaluated
to assure that such current consumption is justified.
Information must be included on any irreversible environmental
changes even though they may not be significant.
- explain any permanent environmental changes which will result
if the proposed project is completed.
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The gro\,'th-i~~~cinq~~ct of the Proposed Action. Discuss
the \'Iays in \'Ihich the proposed project could foster eCon0I111C
or population growth, either directly or indirectly, in the
surrounding environment. Included in this are projects
which would remove obstacles to population growth (a major
expansion of a waste water treatment plant might, for example,
allow for more construction in service areas).
- Describe tile potential of the project to encourage or
facilitate development or zone changes of areas outside the
project area. Examples include the introduction or expansion
of facilities such as streets, water mains or sewerage lines
or the increase in development pressure resulting from
changes in adjacent property values induced by the project, etc.
- increases in the population may further tax existing community
service facilities so consideration must be given to this
impact.
- also discuss the characteristic of some projects which may
encourage and facilitate other activities that could signi-
ficantly affect the environment, either individually or
cumulatively.
- it must not be assumed that growth in any area is necessarily
beneficial, detrimental, or of little significance to the
environment. The boundaries of the gross area considered in
this growth-inducing impact shall be accurately delineated.
h.Organizations and Persons Consulted
Identify all federal, state or local agencies, other organizations
and private individuals consulted in preparing the information
and the identity of the persons, firm or agency preparing the
information by contract or other authorization. Relationships
between consultants, registered professionals, etc. and the
applicant shall be identified. Qualifications of person preparing
the information shall also appear in the application.
Attached to the application must be a completed applicant's/
consultant's affidavit form. A sample form is attached at the
end of this section.
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i. APPLICANT'S/CONSULTANT'S AFFID^VIT
(When a Consultant is used, both should sign)
State of California,
City of Chula Vista
County of San Diego
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Owner (Ol.mer 1S escrO\,)*
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Consultant*
Hereby affirm that to the best of n~ knowledge and belief, the statements and
information herein contained are in all respects true and correct ami that all
known information concerning the potentially significant environmental effects
of the project has been included and fully evaluated in this information pro-
vided as a basis for an Environmental Impact Report.
NOTE:
If more than one submittal is necessary a new Affidavit is needed
each t1me.
*
If acting for a corporation, include capacity and company name.
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l.ist of Fi~jlll-CS---.'-----------------------------------------...-
List of T~blcs --------~--------------------------------------
Initial ~tUdy of the Project-------------_---___________..
1.0 I ntx(lcIJcti on
.1.1 Pt:rposo ------------------------..-----------..---------..
2.0 Project lJcsCI'iption
2.1 Location ----------------------------------------------
2.2 Scope of the Project-------------..---------------------
2.3 Obj ('cVi \'0 of the Proj ect---.------..---------------------
2.4 lJevelopmcnt Planning and Phc:sing ----------:------------
3.0. Description of the Envhofli.;ental Setting
3.1 Earth Characteristics
3.1.1
3.1. 2
3.1.3
3.1. 4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1. 7
3.1.8
3.1. (]
3.1.10
3.2 Utilities
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.b
3.2.6
Geology-----------------------------------------
Geologic Formationsfland Forms------------------
Soils-------------------------------------------
Geologic Hazards--------------------------------
Ground ~ater------------------------------------
Dr2i'lJOe---------------------------------~------
Gradin~ Characteristics~-----------------------.
Air Quality--------------~----------------------
\.Jater Qual i ty-----------------------------------
Mineral Resources-------------------------------
Electric Power----------------------------------
Gas---------------------------------------------
Water-------------------------------------------
Solid Waste Disposal----------------------------
Tel epiwne---------------------------------------
Television Cable Service------------------------
3.3 Community Resourccs----------------------~-------------
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.3.7
Schools ----------------------------------------
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Fire PiDtection --------------------------------
Police Protection ------~-----------------------
Scwa~lc ~astc Disposal---------------------------
FlooJ Control-----------------------------------
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3.4.S
3.4,6
3.4.7
3.4.8
3.4.9
3.4,10
3,4.11
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3.5 Socio-Economic Setting
3.5.1
~.5.2
3.5.3
3.0.'1
3,5.5
3.5,6
3.5,7
3.5.8
3.6 Noi se
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CorJ:C1ul1i ty Soci 0- Econorni c Factol's--..:-------------
CO'11]:1IJni ty ToY. 5tr11ct u)"e-------------------------
CGiII:i/uni ty P,es thet i cs----------------------------
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Transportation, Roads and Streets---------------
Surface Traffic---------------------------------
Aircraft Traffic--------------------------------
Stationary Sources of Noise---------------------
Mobile Sources of Noise-------------------------
3.7 Unique Features---------------~------------------------
4.0 Assessment of Environmental Impact of ProrDsed Project
4.1 Earth Charactcristics----------------------------------
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1. 7
4.1.8
4.1.9
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Geology-----------------------------------------
Geologic For~at~ons/LJn~ Fc.-::~-----,------_______
Soils-----------------------------------________
Geologic Hazards------------------------________
Ground Water------------------------------------
Drain~ge-----------------------------------_----
Grading 0haracteristics-________________________
Air Quality------------________________
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Water Ouality-----------_________________________
Mineral Resources----------______________________
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4.2.2
4.2. :,
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Solid WJSt2 Disposal ---~------------------------
4.3 Co,q"uni ty Resources ______:__uu____u_______________u
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
4.3.7
.4.4 Land Usage
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8
4.4.9
4.4.10
4.4.11
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History-----------~----~------------------------
Archcology--------------~----~------------------
Pa1contology------------------------------------
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Food Chains-------------------------------------
rire Hazal'ds------------------------------------
Water Eodie~------------------------------------
Socio-Economic Setting
4.5.1 Con:r:lUnity Soci o-Economi c Factors ----------------
4.5.2 Cormnunity T ax Structure--.~----n----------------
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.6
4.5.7
4.5.8
4.5.2.1
4.5.2.2
4.5.2.3
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Overall T~x ~evenue-------------------
City Tax Revcnue----------------------
Public Cost/Revenue Ana1ysis----------
Community Aesthetics------------------------..;---
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5.6.1 Transportation, Roads & Streets ---------------
5.7 Noisr-------------------------------------~-----------
5.8 Resource Qual i ty--------------------------------------
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Mineral Resources--------"----------------------
5.9 Unique Factors----------------------------------------
6.0 Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Impacts--------------------
7.0 Alternatives to the Proposed Projec~___________________~____
7.1 Locational Alternative ---------------------~-----------
7.2 Land Use Alternative,------------------------------------
7.3 No Project Alternative ----------------------------------
7.4 Deferal or phasing of project ---------------------~-----
7.5 Site design alternative.---------------------------------
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10.0 The Growth-Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action--------------
. Organizations and Persons Consulted-----------------------~------------
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SECTION 6
STANDARD FACTORS
6.1 Ir..troducti on
The following planning standards are provided to enable those preparing
an appl ication for a draft EIR to begin to quantify the impacts of their
project. The data represents an attcmpt by the City of Chula Vista to
gathcr relevant EIR information. The data presented are the best informa-
tion that the City has been able to obtain, and in some instances data
has been rounded or averaged to present typical figures where widely
divergent values have been obtained for the same variable from different
sources. This information will be updated periodically as new or more
refined data becomes available.
6.2 Transportation Factors
6.2.1 Traffic Generation
Generation Factor
(trips per 24 hr. day)
Land _Use _Category
Residential (Cased on net acres)
LoVl density (less than 4 du/ac)
Nediulll density (4 + DU/AC
HiSh density (12+ DU/AC
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Strip COiii::iercial
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General & tidelands
limited & industrial park
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El e',lcnt3ry School
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COll1lrlJnity collcc;e
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6.?3 Stceet r'laintenanc~
o & r~ annual cost signal ized intersection $560.00
Annual maintenance & energy/mile of street lighting 175.00
6.2.4 Parking.
Parking requirement standards are to be found in Section 33.801
of the City of Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance.
6.3 Municipal Service Factors
6.3.1 Pol ice
Present rat"io is 1.1 officers per 1000 population.
6.3.2 Fire
Fire s~rvice is based upon a service distance/time factor of
2 mile radius or 4 minute run time.
6.3.3 Library
Volumes per person
Sq. Ft. per person
(floor area)
Current Vo 1 umes
Floor area of library
1.8
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70,000
18,000 sq. ft.
6.3.4 Parks
Neighborhood Park
These are intended to serve a population of 2,000-10,000 persons
depending on the area and are developed to serve a cross section
of the population. This type of facility will be the primary
local park in the Chula Vista open space system and will be
planned to provide a full range of activities. Included in the
design will be areas for passive and active recreation, picnic
areas and a neighborhood center for neighborhood groups.
The citywide standards are as follows:
a. Acres/1000 population - 2 acres
b. Size - 5-10 acres (5 acres, minimum)
c. Population served - 2500-5000 persons
d. Service area - 1/8-1/2 mile.
Ccmnwn i ty Park
Unlike a neighbornood park, these facilities provide a place
for more active recreation and' for special ized functions designed
to serve a larger population. These may serve a population of
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from 10.000 to 35,000 persons depending on th2 area. In
Chula Vista these parks will be designed to include, among
other things, a play area, paved multi-purpose courts, nature
area, sports field, tennis complex, ballfield, etc.
City s tanda rds:
a. Acres/1000 population - 2 acres
b. Size - 20-50 acres
c. Population served - 10,000-25,000 persons
d. Service area - 1/2 to 1% miles.
3 acres neighborhood and community park and recreation per 1000
residents. 1 of the 3 acres to be satisfied by cooperation with
school districts.
Subdivisions dedicate remainder of land or pay fee in lieu
thereof in accordance with schedule below:
Single Family 322 sq. ft./DU or 1 acre/135 DU
Single Fam. Att. 272 sq. ft. / DU or 1 acre/160 DU
Duplexes 218 sq. ft. / DU or 1 acre/200 DU
Multi-Family 174 sq. ft./DU or 1 acre/250 DU
Mobile Homes 157 sq. ft. / DU or 1 acre/278 DU
When dedication is impracticable, impossible, or undesirable,
the following fees are to be paid in lieu:
Single Family detached $250/unit + $10
Single Family attached 220/unit + $10
Duplexes 170/unit + $10
Multi-Family 140/unit + $10
Mobile Home 130/unit + $10
Residential Hotels or Motels .
with individual kitchen
facil iti es
without kitchen
facil ities
Transient Hotels/Motels
for each bedroom over n_,
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for each bedroom over ant
for each bedroom over onl
for each bedroom over ont
for each bedroom over on'
80/unit
70/unit
50/unit
Residential construction tax imposed on all persons constructing
residential units, pay fees for park use, same schedule as fees
above.
Capita 1 Improvement Cas ts
fJeighborhood Park (5AC
Community Park (12+ AC)
6.3.5 Schools
$180,000
432,000 (min.)
Data on school planning factors can best be obtained by direct
consultation \lith the Chula Vista City School District, the
S\~eetwater Union lIigh School District, and Sweetwater Community
College District.
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The following are the most recently developed factors:
STUDENT GENERATION
r,1F
SFA
SF
Elementary School
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.6
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Junior High School
Senior High School
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Estimated Cost of Education per Student (1973-74 School Years)
Elementary $860
Junior & Senior High $950
Schoo 1 Di s tri ct Property Tax (1973-74)
Elementary School $3.053 per $100 assessed valuation
Junior & Senior High School 1.933 per $100 assessed valuation
6.4 Utility Services Factors
6.4.1
Sanita ry Sewers
Single Family Resident, average daily
School flow: 15 G/person/day
K-6 El em. 9750 G/day
Jr. H.S. 22,500 G/day
Commercial 2200 G/acre/day
Industry to be determined
flow 75 G/person/day
on a case by case basis
6.4.2 Trash
Chula Vista San. Servo
Singl e Family
Trash generation 7.5#/person/day
Multi-Family
Trash generation 5#/person/day
Industrial-Commercial variable, contact Chula Vista Sanitary Servo
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Domestic
Commercial
Industry
180 Gal/person/day
500 Gal/acre/day
Variable, contact the Cal.-American
Water Co. or Otay Municip. Water Dist.
Irrigation of Landscaping
Schools (60% of area)
Open Space (Semi-Nat.)
Pa rks
Schools:
K-6
Jr. High
Sr. High
Co 11 ege
6500 Gal/acre/day
2200 Gal/acre/day
6500 Gal/acre/day
15 Gal/person/day
20 Gal/person/day
25 Gal/person/day
25 Gal/person/day
6.4.4 Natural Gas Consumption
Est. annual consumption
The rms
SFD 3 br.) (1500 sq. ft. heated space)
Heating space) 1000
Misc. Appliances 450
Pool Heater 2000
Air Conditioning 600
6.4.5 Electricity
SFD (3 br.) (1500 sq. ft. heated space)
Space Heating (Radiant)
Central Air Conditioning
Lighting & Typical Appliances
Energy Equivalents
Kwh
17091
5000
14000
1 Therm = 100,000 BTU
1 Kwh (100% conversion) = 3,413 BTU
1 cu. ft. (average) Nat. Gas = 1,050 BTU
1 gal. gasoline = 126,000 BTU
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6.5.1 Emissions
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Cill if. 190:, ~;tiJnd . 3.4 34
Cillif. 1911 Stllnd. 2.2 23.0 4.0
Cal i f. 1972 Stand. 1.5 23.0 3.0
Cal if. 1914 Stilnd. 1.5 23;0 1.3
Fed. 1963 SLind. exhaust 12.2 79.0
total 18.7 79.0
Fed. 1963 Stc:nd. exhaust 3.4 35.1
total 6.2 35.1
Fed. 1970 Stand. exhaust 2.2 23.0
total 5.0 23.0
Fed. 1973 Stc:nd. 2.2 23.0 3.0
Fed. 1975 Stand. 0.5 11.0 0.9 0.1
Trucks & Buses (gasoline powered and 60001bs.J
Calif. 1972 and later
180 ppm of hydrocarbons and 1 percent carbon monoxide
Federal 1963 9.7 79.2
Federa 1 1970 5.4 50.0
[Jus (Diesel) 16.2 6.72 10.9 16.6
Locomotive (Diesel) 208.0 86.3 140.0 213.0
6.5.2 Air Quality Impacts
In addition to other air quality modeling results, applicants must
prepare the follOl,ing forms for inclusion, unless other arrangements
are made with the Coordinator.
a. Estimated incremental increase in emission, mobile sources.
b. Estimated incremental increase in emissions stationary sources.
c. Total estimated incremental increase in emissions, all sources.
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A. ESTIr~ATED IrlCREMENTAL INCREASE III HlISSIONS
MOBILE SOURCES
Emission 1 Trips or
Factor Usage Ra te Vehicles IJumber of
per Vehicle2 per Acres or Total Total
Po 11 utant gm/mi r~i 1 es/ Day Land Use Land Uses Tons/Day Tons/Day
Ca rbo n
Monoxide 56 23
Hydrocarbons 7.5 23
Nitrogen
Oxides
(NOx as N02) 5.2 23
Particulates 0.58 23
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Oxides of
Sulfur 0.20 23
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EPA April 1973, Pub. No. Ap-42, p. 3.1.1-6
2Derived by considering the average mileage of 12.5 miles/gal (EPA-1972, p. 2-3),
the gallons of gasoline consumed, 500 x 106 gal/year, for an automobile population
of 750,000 (ARB-1972, p. VII-8). This usage rate is to be used unless more specific
information is supplied in the traffic analysis.
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STATIONARY SOURCES
Emissionl Usage Total
Rate Number of Tons/Day
Factor Per Acres or or
Source Po 11 utant lb/106 ft3 Land Use Land Uses Tons/Year
Natural gas Particulates 19
combustion
Space Oxides of 0.6
hea ti ng Sulfur
Cooking
l>later Carbon
heating l1onoxide 20
Hydrocarbons 8
Oxides of
Nitrogen 80
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AP-42 (revised April, 1973) p. 1.4-2
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6.6.1 Noise Levels of various transport~tio~ources
lli9!l\.,rdj' Vci;icles (typ-;cal noise levels - rledsul'eu at 50 ft.)
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Ptlsscn'~c~\~ cars
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Sports 11 liicjh pcrfol'l1iance
70-87 dGA
70-80 dCA
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II'I)Jorted
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Trucks
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70-85 dGA
r'1edi urn trucks
80-89 dGA
Heavy
85-95 dGA
Buses
Hi gh\iay
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70-85 dGA
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School
70-85 dGA
Hotorcycles
Highway ~350 cc
Hi ghway > 350 cc
64-85 dBA
74-95 dBA
Off-road 80-105 dBA
Mini-cycle 64-87 dBA
Rail Systems (typical noise levels at 50 ft)
Diesel Locomotive
88-98 dBA
80-94 dBA
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Type Constr.j
Cons tl'. Acti v"i ty
Domestic
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Office Bldg.
Hotel, 1I0sp.
SChool
Pub 1 i c llorks
Industrial
Religious
Amusement
Recreation
Stores
Servo Struc.
Public lJod:s
Roads
Sevlers
lIigh\Jays
Trenches
Foundations
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83-84
71-89
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74-89
84
Ground Clearing
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Excavation
75-88
79-89
78-88
Erection
65-81
75-87
88
78-79
Finishing
72-88
75-89
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minimum required equipment present at site.
6.6.3 Noise Criteria to be used for evaluation
The standard HUD criteria shall be used for traffic noise. However, in
addition, the noise level for 10% of the total ADT shall be shown for a
one hour period. Unless otherwise demonstrated, use 5% of total traffic
for truck traffic.
Noise standards for stationary sources shall be per the performance
standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
6.7 Miscellaneous Community Standards
6.7.1 Church
One church is needed for each 1000 DU's, each site should be at least
one acre.
6.7.2 Family Size
Single family
Single family attached
Duplex
r.1ultiple fa[;1ily
Mobil e homes
3.7 peoplejDU
3.1 peoplejDU
2.5 peoplejDU
2.0 peoplejDU
1.8 peoplejDU
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Average occupancy
2 tenants/room
65% occupancy rate
6.8 Floor Area ECluivalents of ~sons Occupancy Load
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Hotels i~ ;,pts.
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Offices
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400 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
GOOD sq. ft.
~OOO sq. ft.
lGOO sq.-ft.
4000 sq. ft.
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1000 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
6000 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
2000 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
400 sq. ft.
600 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
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1. !lased on the Revenuc/Expense report of June 30, 1973.
2. Based on a July 1973 population of 73.800.
3. f-1ajor expenditurcs in this area include Gas tax fund, Capital il'lpro'lcElcnt
projects, seller service fund, rctil"ellll:nt fund, public elllplpYlllent prOurJIII,
centr,ll fJ.11"dfJe and IIliscelldneous OUll'I"S.
6.10 Demographic Data
For demographic data, refer to the Planning Department pamphlet
"Population and Housing Information Updated from 1970 Census" available
at the Planning Department office.
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Section 7 Guidelines to determine if a Negative Declaration can be made, or
if an EIR must be prepared.
7.1 Type of Project
There c~n be no precise identification of specific types of project for
which an EIR must be made or which can be excepted from the EIR require-
ments by a Negative Declaration. Any project \'Ihich could have a
significant effect on the environment as specified by the mandatory
findings of significance must have prepared an EIR. It is recognized
that certain types of project by their very nature are going to have
extensive impacts on a wide range of environmental fe~tures, regard-
less of their scale or location. These might be major highways,
industrial plants, shopping centers, residential subdivisions, apart-
ment complexes, marinas, and numerous others. Certain projects by
their nature can be expected to have significant impacts, regardless
of size or location, on a limited number of environmental features.
These might include sewage disposal or treatment facilities, certain
manufacturing processes, especially those generating noxious waste
products, streets, public utility lines, and numerous others. In
cases such as the above, it is reasonably certain that an EIR would
be required.
In certain other types of projects, their innocuous character would
indicate that they would seldom be expected to require an EIR and would
probably qualify for an NO. Among these would be projects which are
essentially the same as those in the various types of categorical exemp-
tions, yet vary from the criteria in a minor degree. Among projects of
this type could be two or three single-family dwellings, expansion of
existing facilities by somewhat more than 50%, or stores, offices or
restaurants designed for slightly more than 20 persons occupancy.
7.2 Location of Project
Many projects which would require an EIR in one locatinn might well be
given an NO in a different location which is environmentally less sensi-
tive. For instance, a small structure.or development project located in
a flood plain or close to or in a zone of geologic hazard, or simply in a
presently undeveloped area might require an EIR, while the same project in
a presently urbanized area or in an area removed from a sensitive environ-
ment may qualify for an ND.
Another instance would be an apartment building located close to the
waterfront in the Coastal Area, which would probably require an EIR,
while the same structure in a presently urbanized R-3 zone removed from
the Coastal Area might qualify for an ND.
It should be apparent from the above that the nature or scale of a project
does not necessarily determine whether or not an EIR would be required;
the environmental sensitivity of the location for which the project is
proposed will have a large influence in evaluating the necessity for an EIR.
7.3 Scale of the Project
As indicated in the above paragraphs, there are several aspects in evalu-
ating a project for a decision as to whether an EIR is required. In addi-
tion to the type and location of the project, the scale of the project
must be considered. A type of project at a given location which on a
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have a much greater envir'onmental impact. For instance, one single-
family home is categorically exempt from the environmental review process,
tHO or three such homes might qualify for an NO, while a subdivision of
200 such homes would cel'tainly require an EJR. Similarly, an individual
home recreation facil ity is categoricillly exempt, a neighborhood park
might qualify for an ND, while a comlllllllity recreation area with an
Olympic sized pool for competition \,ould probably require the preparation
of an EJR.
Many other examples of this facet of the environmental review process
could be cited, but it should be evident that the larger the scale and/or
broader the scope of the proposed project, the greater the likelihood that
an EJR would be required.
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C\'l'l=CC'LICAL EXEivlPTIONS
Cc':.1,':goric~J~'.C"m~ntiop~~ Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code
requires inclu~;ion 01~"l 1::,.;-1; of classes or projects \vl1ich have been
uctcrlninecl ;:-jot to 11C'_\re a, significant effect on the cT,.-,'ironrncnt and \vhich
~}b;tll, therefore, be C'Xf'Tnpt from the provisions of the Environmental
Quality Act of 1970.
In response to thc.t mc.ndc.tc, the City of Chula Vista has
found that the io1Jo\'vin:; c];:tsses of projects listed in this section do not
have a signiHcant C[{8ct on the environnlcnt and they arc declared to be
categorically e):empt from the requirement for the preparation of an EIR.
8.1 -Class 1: E:::i,:-~tir.': Y::-~-.::i1j'i:i'_:;f;. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair,
nl3-h~ten:tnce or E-li~lO.r ali.:cr~~tion "";f cxistinf'r ~)nbric 0::::'- private strucb.1l"cs,
fac::lities, mec.h:l:n~.c2..1 c::}u-irrnent, or topograpllic3.1 features, involvlllf!,
negligibl~ or no expaneio!l of u:;:e bcyo.nd that previously existi11g, includi:'1g
but not limited to:
(a) Interior or exter~_or 2.1t2]_~ations involving such things as interior
partitions.. pluniLir;_~, and electrical conveyances;
(b) Existing facilities of both investor, and publicly owned utilities
used to provide electric rOller, natural oas, sevJaoe, or other
pub lie uti 1 ity servi ces.
(c) Existing highways and streets (within already established right-
of-way), sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and
similar facilitie s;
(d) Restoration, or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged
structures, facilities or mechanical equipment to meet current
standards of public health and safety, unless it is determined
that the damag.o was substantial and resulted from an environ-
mental hazard su~h as earthquake, .landslide or flood;
(e) Additions to existing structures p.rovidcd that the addition
will not result in an increase of 1110re than 50 percent of the
floor area of the structure beLore t1l(' 2,r1::1itioa or alteration,
or 2500 S~l1;t.r"c~('ct, "Nhichcvcr if? ]pss,
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Addition of safety or health protection devices for use during
construction of or in conjunction with existing structures,
facilities 0:;.: lnechanical cquiplnent, or topographical features
(including navigational devices)
Ilev! copy on existing on and off-premise si'lns;
Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth and water
sur>ply reservoirs (excluding the use of economic poisons, as
defined in Division 7, Chapter 2, California Agricultural Code).
Division of existing multiple family rental units into con-
dominiums.
Demolition and removal of buildings and related structures
except where they are of historical, archaeological or
architectural significance as officially designated by
Federal, State or local government action.
Interior or internal modifications to established and discrete
areas which are fully developed within the larger environment
of parkS or recreation centers where such internal or interior
modification is essentially a rearrangement rather than an
additive function.
Installation of traffic signals, traffic signs, safety street
lighting, pavement markings or raised medians for improving
the flow characteristics or safety of existing streets.
Installation of parking meters along existing streets.
8.2 Class 2: Replacement or R"construction. Class 2 consists of replacement
or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new
structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and
will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure
replaced, including but not limited to:
(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools and hospitals
to provide earthquake resistant structures which do not increase
capacity more than 50%
(b) Replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of
substantially the SaIne size and purpose.
(cl Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility facilities
involving negligible or no expansion of use.
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Closs 3: r:OI/ Constnrction of Sr,lOll Structuros. Class 3 consists of
consfr-liEffoililllcrTc;CclfforjriTsln9 fe,- nOli sin" 1T fac i 1 i ties or structures
ilnel i~5L;11htion of sllall lle\" equipr,rent and facilities including but
not 1 ii :iccd to:
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(2.) Ein:',le L:.!;-j~_, """,i(l('ncc~', :1 [) !, 1:1 c8nj.....lriction ','lith the building of
t\','o C~. !:'Grc f HZ li lun::s.
(b) IVfotcls, .:).part:nc11ts. and duplexes designed for not Inore than
four d.\'; c:ll in:', UL~ts if not: in conju~1ct;jon \-vith the building of two
or :rnore :::nch structure;"
(c) StoTes, offil?Cfj. a.nd l'{~sta ~,I::,- if d..!signcd for an occupant load
of ,r; pC:;,'f{)~'-::; Dr 1.c:58, if'ihJ::' ,-.., \1\......i c>',lon \\<th tl1C building of
tv.ro or rnore .::-:;](:11 struct'..1:;:cs,
(C:) "later D1ain, S8\Vage, el~ctrica.l, gas and other utility extensions
of reasona.ble IBngth to serve such construction;
(e) .Acccsso:~y (arDi.lrten3..nt) struct"LE'CS including garages) carports,
pc..tios, 8\v:.n11::.:ing pools ana fcnC'2;S.
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or pri~vate-al-te;:-~-ti~n-~i~-1:-t;;~~-~dition of land, l'later and/or vegetation,
which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for forestry
and agricultural purposes. Examples include but are not limited to:
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G:~z>~li:-::, o~-~ l~_::d y,;:th a sIc));' cf less thJ.Yl In pCrCe!1t, except
\'~'hcre it is to be located. in a v.iater\Vay, in any \vetland, in an
officially designated (by Federal. State or local governmental
action) scenic area, or in officially mapped areas of severe
geologic hazard.
Filling of earth into previously excavated land with material
con1patible with the natural features of the site;
Minor alterations in land, \vatcr and vegetatiel1 on existing
officially designated wildlife managcrnent areas of fish production
facilities which result in imp"'')vel1'cnt of h3.b'ltat for fish and wild~
life resources or greater fish produc~ion;
:Minor ten1por2_ry uses of land having
cf:cct~ 0~ ~~H> c:l\ri:rO:1nl-'?nt, includi~l~;
trees, etc.
negligible
carnivals,
or no permanent
sales of Christmas
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(e) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored.
(f) RE'moval of dead, damaged or diseased trees or 1 ir:lbs.
(0) The I'errewal of any lease, license or permit to use land \olhere the
use involves negl igible or no permanent effects on the environment.
8.5
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aJ tc l','ltior:::;.
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in l<.:l.i-;.ci l:SC ] ir.:.it''::'l:::ons,
C.xC.C1Y~ ?oiling, ij:~cludir;6 but not linlitcd
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(a) l\1inor lot line: adjustlT1C2~l;s, side yard and set bac~.:: variances not
resulting in the creation of any nc\v parcel nOl. in any change in
land use or density;
(b) The iSEU:::i..nCe of E1.inor cncroachlnent pcrnlits.
(c)
The issuance of Conditional U;;c
Permits involving only a change
in ],};ld l.'f;(~ 3.nd no cJ)angc in 2t~'uct~~a'es.
un Conveyance of minor miscellaneous easements, excluding street,
alley or walkllaY easements.
(e) Minor modifications of the conditions of previously approved
tentative subdivision maps involving improved design features
when no increase in the number of lots or parcels is proposed.
(f) t1inor area variances, yard variances, or slight modifications
which do not result in any change in land use or addit.ional
dwelling units.
8. r, Clas;" 6: Inform'1tion Collection. Class 6 Gonsists of be.sic data collec-
tions, research, cxpc.rin1cntal 111anagCr:1cnt and resource evaluation
activities \vhich do not result in a serious or rnajor distnrbunce to an
environn1cntal resource. These lTlay be for strictly information gathering
purposes, or as part of a study lcading to an action which a public agency
has not yet approved, adopted or funded.
(a) Permits for test holes in pub11C areas Wh1Ch will be used for
eng1neering evaluations for street, sewer, storm drain, buildings
or utility installations.
(b) Basic data collection, field testing, research, experimental manage-
ment and resource activities of City departments, or offices \vhich
do not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental
resource.
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8. 7 fl..a.s22~clJ.!lla.!o~:x Actions for Protection of lIatural I~esources.
This class does not apply to the City of Chula Vista
8.8 (;lass 8: ,~ctions by ~egulatory ilCjencies for the Protection of the Envil'OIlJi1ent
This class does not apply to the City of Chula Vista
8.:: C]3.~~2.__~T~~LC::_:!,~>_~~_:.~0~_::...... Class 9 con;:::i~:ts of activities lirnitcd cntircl-;lto
insFccLion, to cl1cck for jy:ri"orr..lanC(; 'of Lln oFcrc:.tion, or Ql1Z:.1ity, health
or safety of a project, including related activities such as inspection for
poco sible Inislabcling, rnisrepresentation or adulteration of products.
8.10 Class 10: Loans. Class 10 is not applicable to the City of Chula Vista.
8.11 Class 11: Accessory Structures. Cl~ss 11 consists of construction, or
placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing
commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities, including but not
limited to:
(a) On-premise signs;
(b) Small parking lots.
(c) Game courts, play equipment, drinking fountains, restrooms,
barbeques.
(d) Placement of seasonal or temporary use items such as lifeguard
towers, ~obile food units, portable restrooms and similar items
in generally the same locations from time to time in publicly
owned parks.
8.12 Class 12: Surplus Government Property Sales. Class 12 consists of sales
of surplus goverllment property except for parcels of land located in an
area of statewide interest or potential area of concern as identified
in the Governor's Environmental Goals and Policy Report of June 1, 1973.
8.13 Class 13:
Excp~tion of location,. Class 3,4,5,6 and 11 are qualified l?y c?nsi?eration
liYwhel'e the project is to be located--a project that 1S ord1nanly 1n-. .
significant in its impact on the envirollment may in a part1cularly sens1t1ve
environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are cons1dered to
apply in all instances, EXCEPT where the project may impact on an environ-
mental resource, of hazardous or cnt1cal concern as may be hereafter
desiCjnated, precisely llIopped, and officially adopted pursuant to by Federal,
State or local aqencies. Horeover, all exemptions for these classes are
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inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the
same type in the same place, over time is significant-- for example,
annual additions to an existing building under Class 1.
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