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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Comm Reports/1994/12/21 (10) City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of December 21, 1994 Page 1 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit PCC-95-12: request to expand the existing Civic Center parking lot to incorporate the propertv at 459 F Street - Citv initiated. A. BACKGROUND The proposal is to expand the existing Civic Center parking lot, located on F Street, to the west of Fire Station No.1, by incorporating therein the 0.52 acre, R-3 zoned property located at 459 F Street, directly west of the existing lot. The Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that there will be no significant environmental impacts associated with the project, and therefore recommends approval of the Negative Declaration issued on Initial Study IS-95-09. On December 1, 1994, the Town Centre Project Area Committee voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of the project. B. RECOMMENDATION Adopt attached Resolution PCC-95-12, recommending that the City Council approve the proposal in accordance with the attached Draft City Council Resolution and the findings contained therein. C. DISCUSSION In November of 1993, the City and the Redevelopment Agency acquired a 0.52 acre R-3 zoned parcel at 459 F Street for the purpose of expanding the existing Civic Center parking lot. The six residential units on the parcel were subsequently vacated and the tenants relocated under the State Uniform Relocation Act. Plans call for the demolition of the residential units, incorporation of the parcel into the existing Civic Center parking lot, and the redesign of the entire 60,770 sq. ft. area. The redesign would incorporate a new layout for 145 vehicles (as compared to 115 existing), eliminate the existing substandard compact spaces, and add pedestrian walkways and associated landscaping and lighting. The final layout is subject to further evaluation and possible modification following Redevelopment and City Council review. The Civic Center Master Plan ultimately calls for a three-level parking structure at that location to serve an expanded Civic Center complex, but no time frame has been established for implementation of the Plan. This interim step of expanding the parking lot is intended to meet an existing demand for more parking to serve the Civic Center. City Planning Commission Agenda Item for Meeting of December 21, 1994 Page 2 D. ANALYSIS The proposed parking lot layout makes use of most of the existing landscape elements, retaining mature trees, and reusing existing planters. The City Landscape Architect has indicated that the landscape proposal is consistent with the City's Landscape Manual and meets the City's objective of enhancing large paved areas with appropriate landscaping. Pedestrian walkways crossing the parking lot are a new feature of the proposed plan. Delineated by a change in paving material, they also serve to visually break up the otherwise monotonous expanse of asphalt. Improved lighting has been added, a feature approved by the Police Department Crime Prevention Unit. Substandard compact parking spaces have been eliminated, and the compact spaces that are included in the proposal meet the City's specifications with regard to size, and comprise an acceptable percentage of the overall number of spaces. The proposal meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance (Municipal Code section 19.62) as it applies to parking ratio, parking stall size, backup provision and all other circulation and maneuvering criteria. It is staff's opinion that the parking lot expansion proposal, with the addition of thirty parking spaces and the elimination of substandard compact spaces, is a much-needed measure to alleviate the Civic Center's present deficiency of adequate parking. As noted above, the Civic Center master Plan ultimately calls for a three-level parking structure at that location to serve an expanded Civic Center complex. Attachments Locator Project Plans Civic Center Master Plan Planning Commission Resolution Draft City Council Resolution Negative Declaration and Initial Study IS-95-09 ~:f1OtJ c;7T~T ~ ::J 7.. ill ~ \U ~ U1 t ~ \\. SF :t: -r-- ~ ~ I I II I I 1 I I -- - "1 1 II I II I r---<... -' L I - f- - -1_..J_.1_ _L - -- --1 I I ----1 ____J I I I ------1 I I I - - ,- -, I I I I I I - - i AP~""'~~ I pi I I diJ}1 - I MlUCfI. ~IL'1" nJ I r- -I I I II11 1@11 _.1. ~ Ja I I I I I I _ _ J I I I I I I I I I ., ---- - \ I 1 , I . I _______J . ~ ~ CIVIc;. ~~) :t c:.&JTs" <::e;)t"\PLEX ~ ~ PROJECT LOCATION '1i-I2~ I , I I I _~ _ ~ _ I . I I I I ~, I I I I I I : I I I P~QF: ,?;F I I I I I I___.J ---r-- : I __I' L J L____ nl I I I I I I I I I I _..L I I I I I ..L ..L -1__ , Q CHULA VISTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT LOCATOR APPLICANT: City of Chula Vista PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Community Development CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C) ADDRESS: 459 "F" Street Request: Expansion of existing employees narking lot. SCALE: FilE NUMBER: NORTH 1" = 200' PCC - 95 - 12 . -..... ...... " III a: "$- .... '" ~~ ~" " LU .. (J) LU >- VI I I- .. w :E ... " ~I ' ' ~ t: z .. g Z '" > LU ;1111 .... z is 5 LU g J: : i~!! "~l'! ... tj ~ 0 .. .. .. U > - U (J) ;: 5 5 :> c I .... 1/1 ....r% i 0 ... c .. .. .. U .. l- e ;1 ~ 11 ~J .. ;; z i= .... " z " .. J z ct 1/1 X :;;I~~'" VI z 0 '" U LU a: > ;:) tc i= U i~~ >- "~ >- Z u-<! :> w ;:: ;:: 0 a: a: .... 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PCC-95-12 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT AT 459 F ST. IN THE R-3 (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL) ZONE WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a conditional use permit was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning Department on September 13, 1994 by the Community Development Department, and; WHEREAS, said application requests approval to expand the existing Civic Center parking lot to incorporate the property at 459 F Street, and; WHEREAS, the property consists of a .52 acre residential parcel, located on the north side of F Street, adjacent and to the west of the existing Civic Center parking lot, and the proposal is to combine the parcel with the existing parking lot, redesigning the combined parcels into a larger and more functional Civic Center parking lot, and; WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on said conditional use permit application and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least 21 days prior to the hearing, and; WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely December 21, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed, and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that there will be no significant environmental impacts associated with the project and recommends adoption of the Negative Declaration issued on Initial Study IS-95-09. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION hlWeby adopts the Negative Declaration issued on IS-95-09. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION hereby recommends that the City Council approve the request in accordance with the attached draft City pcc-res.cc Council Resolution and the findings contained therein, and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 21st day of December, 1994 by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: William C. Tuchscher II, Chairman Nancy Ripley, Secretary pcc-res.cc DRAFT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION DRAFT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT AT 459 F STREET IN THE R-3 (APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL) ZONE I. RECITALS A. Project Site WHEREAS, the parcel which is the subject matter of this resolution is diagrammatically represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and commonly known as 459 L Street, and for the purpose of general description herein consists of 0.52 acre located on the north side of F Street, immediately adjacent to and to the west of the existing Civic Center parking lot ("Project Site"); and, B. Project; Application for Conditional Use Permit WHEREAS, on September 13, 1994, the Community Development Department of the City of Chula Vista filed a Conditional/Special Use Permit Application with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista in order to expand the existing Civic Center parking lot to incorporate the Project site ("Project"); and, C. Project Area Committee of Town Centre Redevelopment Area Record on Application WHEREAS, The Project Area Committee of the Town Centre II Redevelopment Area held an advertised public meeting on said project on December 1, 1994, and voted 5 to 0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Project based upon the findings contained herein; and, D. Planning Commission Record on Application WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the Project on December 21, 1994 and voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Project in accordance with Resolution PCC-95-l2; and, E. City Council Record of Application WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before the City Council of the City of Chula Vista sitting as the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista on January 3, 1995 to receive the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Project Area Committee, and to hear public testimony with regard to same. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find, determine and resolve as follows: II. PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE AND PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Town Centre Project Area Committee at their public hearing on December 1, 1994, and the Planning Commission at their public hearing on this project held on December 21, 1994, and the minutes and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding. 111. NEGATIVE DECLARATION REVIEWED AND ADOPTED The City Council of the City of Chula Vista has reviewed, analyzed and considered the Negative Declaration issued on Initial Study IS-95-09 and finds that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment and thereby adopts the Negative Declaration. IV. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA The City Council does hereby find that the Negative Declaration issued on IS-95-09 has been prepared in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, the State EIR Guidelines, and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista. V. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL The City Council finds that the Negative Declaration issued on IS-95-09 reflects the independent judgement of the City of Chula Vista City Council. VI. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required by the City's rules and regulations for the issuance of conditional use permits, as hereinbelow set forth, and sets forth, thereunder, the evidentiary basis that permits the stated finding to be made. A. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. The existing Civic Center parking lot is inadequate to meet the present parking needs at the Civic Center. The Project will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood by helping to ensure that all employee vehicles can be accommodated within employee parking areas. B. That such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity. The proposed use, as designed, will not adversely affect persons residing or working in the vicinity and has been found to comply with all City policies and standards for the design and operation of parking areas. C. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the code for such use. The project will be required to comply with all applicable codes and regulations prior to the issuance of development permits, and on a continuing basis thereafter. D. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the general plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency. The approval of this permit is consistent with City policies and the Chula Vista General Plan and adheres to the previously-adopted Civic Center Master Plan. VII. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT The City Council hereby grants Conditional Use Permit PCC-95-l2 subject to the following terms whereby: A. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified, or deleted conditions imposed after adoption of this resolution to advance a legitimate governmental interest related to health, safety or welfare which City shall impose after advance written notice to the permittee and after the City has given to the permittee the right to be heard with regard thereto. However, the City, in exercising this reserved right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive Permittee of a substantial revenue source which the Permittee can not, in the normal operation of the use permitted, be expected to economically recover. B. This conditional use permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section 19.14.260 of the Municipal Code. VIII. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION The City Council directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of Determination and file the same with the County Clerk. IX. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event that anyone or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this resolution shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio. Presented by Approved as to form by Robert A. Leiter Director of Planning Bruce M. Boogaard City Attorney negative declaration PROJECT NAME: Civic Center Parking Lot PROJECT LOCATION: 459 F Street ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 568-110-17 PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Chula Vista - Community Development Department CASE NO: IS-95-09 DATE: October 26, 1994 A. Proiect Setting The project involves the expansion and redesign of the existing Civic Center parking lot west of the Fire Station at 459 F Street. The site is presently developed with one single family residence and five rental unit households.' The site is surrounded by multiple- family housing to !he west and across F Street to the south, the Fire Station, parking lots and City Hall buildings to the east and City Hall buildings, multiple and single-family housing to the north. B. Proiect Description The project involves the expansion of the existing Civic Center parking lot west of the Fire Station including the redesign of the existing parking lot and the elimination of "compact" parking spaces. The existing dwelling units which are currently vacant will be demolished. All residents previously residing in the dwelling units were relocated. under the State Uniform Relocation Act. With the addition of a .52 acre area proposed for expansion, the 60,770 sq. ft. lot will total 145 standard spaces including 124 (18' x 9') spaces and 21 (9' x 16') spaces. Perimeter lighting, landscaping and pedestrian walkways are part of the proposal. The discretionary action associated with this project is a Special Use Permit. C. Compatibilitv with Zoning and Plans The General Plan Designation is Residential Medium and the Zone is R-3. A special use permit is required for this unclassified use which fits the public-quasi-public definition. D. Identification of Environmental Effects An initial study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including the attached Environmental Checklist Form) determined that the proposed project will not have a city of chula vista planning department CIlY OF environmental review lection CHULA VISTA ~\~ -.- ~.............,~....,;;: -~ - significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. This Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. E. Mandatorv Findings of Significance Based on the following findings, it is determined that the project described above will not have a significant environmental impact and no environmental impact report needs to be prepared. L Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? As the project is proposed on a previously developed site in an urbanized area, there are no sensitive animal or plant resources on site. 2. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? This project will accomplish the long-term goals consistent with the Town Centre II Redevelopment Plan goal to improve and construct public facilities and other public improvements to improve the quality of the environment and work toward the elimination of blighting influences, including: inadequate parking facilities. 3. Does the project have possible effects which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. As used in the subsection, "cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects? This project has the potential to reduce cumulative traffic impacts by providing additional parking spaces to Civic Center employees and visitors who may currently be traveling longer distances to find parking. 4. Will the environmental effects of a project cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The project could reduce adverse effects on people by providing additional parking at locations which do not require as much travel and potential pollution. B:\ccpl.nd Page 2 F. Consultation 1. Individuals and Organizations City of Chula Vista: Barbara Reid, Planning Roger Daoust, Engineering Cliff Swanson, Engineering Hal Rosenberg, Engineering Bob Sennett, Planning Ken Larsen, Director of Building & Housing Carol Gove, Fire Marshal Crime Prevention, MaryJane Diosdada Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Dept. Rich Rudolf, Assistant City Attorney Lyle Haynes, Principal Community Development Specialist Chula Vista City School District: Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union High School District: Tom Silva Applicant's Agent: City of Chula Vista, Engineering Department 2. Documents Chula Vista General Plan (1989) Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code Town Centre II (Amended) Redevelopment Plan, 1987 3. Initial Studv This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for !his Negative Declaration. The report reflects !he independent judgment of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. ENVIRON ENTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR EN 6 (Rev. 5/93) B:\ccpl.nd Page 3 o APPUCA TIOi'< CANNOT BE. .CCEPTED UNLESS SITE PLAN IS FOLDED TO m INTO AN 8-1/2 X II FOLDER ~~r~b~61i ~ii~i;lj Project No.FA-(o_:> - Dpst. NooD<). IV!..4 - CIPNo, -- Related Case No. -__ f<:,c .95-)2. - - INITIAL STUDY City of Chula Vista Application Fonn A. BACKGROUND 1. Project Title Civic Center Parking Lot Expansion 2. Project Location (Street--address or description) 459 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Assessors Book, Page & Parcel No. 568-110-17 3. Brief Project Description Expansion of the existing Civic Center parking lot west of the Fire Station which will include the redesign of the existing parking lot and elimination of "compact" parking spaces. 4. Name of Applicant City of Chula Vista Address 276 Fourth Avenue Fax# 476-5310 Phone 691-5120 City Chula Vista State CA Zip 91910 5. Name of Preparer/Agent Lyle W. Haynes, Project Manaqer Address Same as above Fax# Phone City State Zip Relation to Applicant Emp 1 oyee 6. Indicate all permits or approvals and enclosures or documents required by the Environmental Review Coordinator. a. Permits or approvals required. General Plan Amendment _ RezonelPrewne _ Grading Permit _ Tentative Parcel Map Site Plan & Arch. Review L Special Use Permit _ Design Review Application _ Tentative Sub<!. Map _ Redevelopment Agency OPA _ Redevelopment Agency DDA ---L. Public Project Annexation _ Specific Plan -L Conditional Use Permit Variance _ Coastal Development Other Permit If project is a General Plan Amendment and/or rezone, please indicate the change in designation from to b. Enclosures or documents (as required by the Environmental Review Coordinator). Arch. Elevations _ Hydrological Study = Landscape Plans _ Biological Study _ Tentative Sub<!. Map _ Archaeological Study _ Improvement Plans Noise Assessment _ Soils Report = Other Agency Permit _ Geotechnical Report Other _ Grading Plan _ Patcel Map Precise Plan = Specific Plan _ Traffic Impact Report _ Hazardous Waste Assessment Pa"e 1 WPC:F:\HOME\PlANNING\STORErN021.A.93 fRd. IOWq]\ (R~f. 102291) 7. Indicate other applications for permits or approvals that are being submitted at this time. a. Permits or approvals r~uired. General Plan Amendment RezonelPrezone _ Grading Permit _ Tentative Parcel Map Site Plan & Arch. Review _ Special Use Permit _ Design Review Application _ Tentative Sub<!. Map _ Redevelopment Agency OPA _ Redevelopment Agency DDA _ Public Project ........:..- Annexation _ Specific Plan _ Conditional Use Permit Variance _ Coastal Development Other Permit B. PROPOSED PROJECT 1. a. Land Area: square footage 22,765 or acreage If land area to be dedicated, state acreage and pwpose. .52 b. Does the project involve the construction of new buildings, or will existing structure be utilized? No ' 2. Complete this section if project is residential or mixed use. a. Type of development:_ Single Family _ Two Family _ Multi Family Townhouse Condominium b. Total number of structures c. Maximum height of structures d. Number of Units: I bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom T otal Units e. Gross density (DU/total acres) f. Net density (DU/total acres minus any dedication) g. Estimated project population h. Estimated sale or rental price range i. Square footage of structure J. Percent of lot coverage by buildings or structures k. Number of on-site parking spaces to be provided 1. Percent of site in road and paved surface 3. Complete this section if project is commercial or industrial or mixed use. a. Type(s) of land use b. Floor area Height of structures(s) c. Type of construction used in the structure WPC:F:\HOME\PLANNING\STOR.f.D\!021.A.93 (Ref. 1020.93) (Ref. 1022.93) Page 2 d. Describe major access points to the structures and the orientation to ildjoining properties and streets e. Number of on-site parking spaces provided f. Estimated number of employees per shift Number of shifts Total g. Estimated number of customers (per day) and basis of estimate ~ . h. Estimated number of deliveries per day 1. Estimated range of service area and basis of estimate J. Type/extent of operations not in enclosed buildings k. Hours of operation I. Type of exterior lighting 4. If project is other than residential, commercial or industrial complete this section. a. Type of project Civic Center parking lot expansion which is an "unclassified" use which needs approval of a Conditional Use Permit b. Type of facilities provided Parking lot with perimeter fencinq, 1 iqht standards, landscaping and pedestrian walkways. c. Square feet of enclosed structures N/ A d. Height of structure(s) - maximum N/ A e. Ultimate occupancy load of project f. Number of on-site parking spaces to be provided 145 total "standard" parkinq spaces. g. Square feet of road and paved surfaces h. Additional project characteristics Project contemplates the addition of approx- imately .52 acres of land to expand and redesign the existing employee parking lot to el iminate "compact" spaces and provide enhanced landscaping and pedestrian walkways, C. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS I. Will the project be ~uired to obtain a permit through the Air Pollution Control District (APeD)? WPC:F:\HOME\PLANNING\5TORIDJ021-A.93 (Ref. 1020.93) (Ref. 1022.93) Page 3 2. Is any type of grading or excavation of the property anticipated? Yes If yes, complete the following: Un known a. Excluding trenches to be backfilled, how many cubic yards of earth will be excavated? b. How many cubic yards of fill will be placed? c. How much area (sq. ft. or acres) will be graded? d. What will be the: Maximum depth of cut A verage depth of cut Maximum depth of f1ll A verage depth of fill 3. Describe all energy consuming devices which are part of the proposed project and the type of energy used (air cdnditioning, electrical appliance, heating equipment, etc.) 4. Indicate the amount of natural open space that is part of the project (sq. ft. or acres) None 5. If the project will result in any employment opportunities describe the nature and type of these jobs. Temporary construction jobs, 6. Will highly flammable or potentially explosive materials or substances be used or stored within the project site? No 7. How many estimated automobile trips, per day, will be generated by the project? Undetermined 8. Describe (if any) off-site improvements necessary to implement the project, and their points of access or cormection to the project site. Improvements include but not limited to the following: new streets; street widening; extension of gas, electric, and sewer lines; cut and fill slopes; and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. None Page 4 WPC:F:\HOME\PLANNING\ST0R.EI1\1021.A.93 (Ref. 1020.93) (Ref. 1022.93) D. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING I. Geology Has a geology study been conducted on the property? (If yes, please attach) Has a soils report on the project site been made? (If yes, please attach) No No 2. Hydrology ~. . Are any of the following features present on or adjacent to the site? (If yes, explain in detail.) a. Is there any surface evidence of a shallow ground water table? No b. Are there any watercourses or drainage improvements on or adjacent to the site? No c. Does runoff from the project site drain directly in to or toward a domestic water supply, lake, reservoir or bay? No d. Could drainage from the site cause erosion or siltation to adjacent areas? No e. Describe all drainage facilities to be provided and their location. 3. Noise a. Are there any noise sources in the project vicinity which may impact the project site? No b. Will noise from the project impact any sensitive receptors (hospitals, schools, single- family residences)? No 4. Biology a. Does the site involve any Coastal Sage Scrub vegetation? No b. Is the project site in a natural or partially natural state? No c. If yes, has a biological survey been conducted on the property? Yes No (Please attach a copy.) d. Describe all trees and vegetation on the site. Indicate location, height. diameter, and species of trees, and which (if any) will be removed by the project. None , WPC:F:\HOME\PLANNINGST0RED\1021-A.93 (Ref. 1020.93) (Ref. 1022.93) Page 5 5. Past Use of the Land a. Are there any known historical or archeological resources located 0," or near the project site? No b. Are there any known paleontological resources? No c. Have there been any hazardous materials disposed of or stored on or near the project site? No d. What was the land fieviously used for? Vacant, previously residential 6. Current Land Use . a. Describe all structures and land uses currently existing on the project site. Residential - one (1) SFR and five (5) rental unit households b. Describe all structures and land uses currently existing on adjacent property. North South East West one (1) rental unit one (I) SFR four (4) rental units none 7. Social a. Are there any residents on site? No If so, how many? b. Are there any current employment opportunities on site? No If so, how many and what type? 8. Please provide any other information which may assist in the evaluation of the proposed project. WPC:E'IJroME-PLANNING\5TORED\1021-A.93 (Ref. 1020.93) (Ref. 1022.93) Page 6 E. CERTIFICATION I, as owner/owner in escrow* Print name ~ I or I, consultant or agent* Print name HEREBY AFFIRM, that to the best of my belief, the statements and information herein contained are in all respects true and correct and that all known infonnation concerning the project and its setting has been included in this application for an Initial Study of possible environmental impact and any enclosures for attachments thereto. Owner/Owner in Escrow Signature or C\-\~--'1'-~ Date *If acting for a corporation, include capacity and company name. WPC:F:\HOME\PLANNING\ST0R.ED\1021.A.93 (Ref. 1020.93) (Ref. 1022.93) PAge 7 ....u:...:..J . W I1IIII I I I 'l......A..- ~ I .....~~E~g LOCATION ~ , , I , . , , i I . ~ II I -- ---- - --w ~ - .-z . _. - ~ uJ -- _ i-- ~ -.- -.. -- --- , . - 1fF.Sl , 11 " 11 , . ~ _~1~__~ w -. .-, ~ 1--" > CI , I a: I L. _.. ~ J I... W r"- u __1__. -1_-M, ~-- ___" L..__ ,-,-:~ -r T -;--- t I I I 1 f.-- , . 'I I I I II ! T STREET II t- II t- . 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I 1- - -- n_ ___a: w I > ---! .J f. ."-,f'''.' -:-' '-.'i'(:~. r~('t".'.f "FRIENDSHIP PARK' ( :'r ,,',.,. ,-'"'. ',:.J of'" ::'," ,.' ...~. (, ! .',1_1.. .'(" r ,_ 'f: /.:~- ~ :';:. ~'f" ~,.',: ~ ..:::: rr.1r LIJ . L L. -- . . -- .. "'. ... ~' _<I CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY a: ct ~ ~\ .1/'Li ~ PARK WAY . . .- - . , t' :. Itl , . I . I , : : r-- :: . , . :. ,I "'-'I : : : :: : TT T:-'___ , " I I , I I 1;;;' I , , I I , CHULA VI S T A PLANNING DEPARTMENT LOCATOR APPLlCANT:City of Chula Vista PROJECT DESCRIPTION: C) Community Development INITIAL STUDY ADDRESS: 459 "F" Street Emansion or eristilll! tmDlov_ oarIdll!l IoL CORRECTED EXHIBIT showill!l Dro;ect SCALE: FlU IIIUMBER: .........tion of emaMion or exist.in2 fIIIDJQvee NORTH 1" = 400' PCC-85-12 aarkill!l lot - . Case No. 15 15 (/1 APPENDIX III CITY DATA SHEET PLANNING DEPARTMENT L CurTCnt Zoninl! on site~Orth 'K -~3 _ t c - 8 South - 3 East '-0 West R~ 3 Does the project conform to the current zoning'? '1''1 ~ [.MIl.. A4-u- g:uA,~r General Plan land use designation on site: ,~-1J< ~ ~ ~6.", M North ~,J..u.v..,.. ~_~A.}j_1 South ~ ~--n-f5- ;"~~t ~~.~~ ~ !tj~" t3~~ n. Is the project compatible with the General Plan Land Use Diagram'? ~ Is the project area designated for conservation or open space or adjacent to an area so designated? ~- Is the project located adjacent to any scenic routes? ~ (If yes, describe the design techniques being used to protect or enhance the scenic quality of the route). . m. Schools - ;J A If the proposed project is residential, please complete the following: School Canacitv EnrOllment Units Prooosed OeDerating FIctO"S Students Generated From Proiect Elementary Junior High Senior Hi&h .30 .29 .10 . IV. Remarks: -~~~ od" 2 5', !<l1!/ Date I Pue 1 Case No. /S.Cf51Y1 LANDSCAPE PLANNING A. Does the project affect native plant communities? If so, please identify which communities. Will the project require native planting? (please describe) B. Please identify any important or highly visible hillsides on or adjacent to the project. What landscaping conditions (if any) C. Of the total area t be devel Cd, how much, and which areas are expected to be replanted _and require uppleme a watering? (Please describe). E. Axe there any other landscape requirements or mitigation for the project? / ~ ~A~"/~ City Landscape ArChitect or Representative :0o/9';Z Date .......~.~_ .~"'_~...__ --..1 I_' 1t'I\ IWIJ '1'1""'1'1'1\ Pa... . Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff SWanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) Richard Rudolf, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M,J, Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Bob Sennett, city Landscape Architect Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Matin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) other FROU~ Douq Reid //l) SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (15- 95-09/FA-625 /DQ N/A ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-_/FB-_/DQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR- _/FB- _/DP J Review of Environmental Review Record (FC-_ERR-_J Review of Draft Neg Dec (15- /FA- /DQ- J DATE: ~ ROUTING FORM IY(;n .s~p l-'f:IVE"D 8 ellL- ./.) 7{) fJ/<O I 0;: I.)IS/-' /4'c ~ C/;iJ 7 /;0 '-4 i' Ztsll}: /0/4 c OtPl; September 15, 1994 Environmental Section The Project consists 0[: Expansion of the existing Civic Center parking lot west of the Fire Station which will include the redesign of the existing parking lot and elimination of "compact" parking spaces. Location: 459 "F" Street Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 9/29/94 Comments: D':;J- ~ fJ~ ~f ~~S' ~ eN /I/JA ~;f /~ ~. f4 .-I: _ .j/A, Case No. jS-q:d,Cj FIRE DEPARTMENT A. What is the distance to the nearest fire station? .Alli! what is the Fire Department's estimated reaction time? OH,Ln - S77ff7~----- - / ;"$ tp47<./ 1" wt~'/ /J..1'-,t/~c, LeT. v r . B. Will the rU'C Depary.ment be able to provide an adequate level of fire protection for the proposed facility without an increase in equipment or persOMel? y ~S c. Remarks ~ ~.-.",-iS ~~Iku r /l-/!.fA.. / /1/17,,-, -k,;" 2..cJ rT ft-u.s'5. (Iv ~ /~ Fire Marshal c; -It - '74 Date - - ..... 6 WPC~,'IIONEIPtAIOON~=93 _. 1021.93) ca.<. 102U3) DATE: September 15, 1994 ROUTING FORM Ken Larson, Building & Housing John Lippitt, Engineering (EIR only) Cliff SWanson, Engineering (EIR only) Hal Rosenberg, Engineering (EIR only) Roger Daoust, Engineering (IS/3, EIR/2) Richard Rudolf, Asst City Attorney (Draft Neg Dec & EIR) Carol Gove, Fire Department Marty Schmidt, Parks & Recreation Crime Prevention, Police Department (M.J. Diosdado) Community Development, Redev. Economic Dev. only Current Planning Duane Bazzel, Advance Planning Bob Sennett, City Landscape Architect Bob Leiter, Planning Director Chula vista Elementary School District, Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union H.S. District, Tom Silva (IS & EIR) Maureen Roeber, Library (Final EIR) LAFCO (IS/Draft EIR - If annexation is involved) Matin Miller, Project Tracking Log (route form only) Other / 26: /1&"": 7f- MItd" : Douq Reid Environmental Section SUBJECT: Application for Initial Study (IS- 95-09/FA-625 /DQ N/A ) Checkprint Draft EIR (20 days) (EIR-_/FB-_/DQ ) Review of a Draft EIR (EIR- _/FB- _/DP ) Review of Environmental Review Record (FC-_ERR-_) Review of Draft Neg Dec (IS- /FA- /DQ- ) The Project consists of: Expansion of the existing Civic Center parking lot west of the Fire Station which will include the redesign of the existing parking lot and elimination of "compact" parking spaces. Location: 459 "F" Street Please review the document and forward to me any comments you have by 9/29/94 Comments: Case No. IS-95-09 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Name of Proponent: City of Chula Vista 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of ChuIa Vista 276 Fourth A venue Chula Vista, CA 91910 3. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 276 Fourth Avenue 691-5120 4. Name of Proposal: Civic Center Parking Lot Expansion 5. Date of Checklist: October 26. 1994 (b\ccplchk) Page I b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low- income or minority community)? Comments: The General Plan Designation for the area is Medium Density Residential and the Zone is R-3. With the approval of a Special Use Permit, this project will be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinancc. I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing. especially affordable housing? Potentially Si~nilicllnt Impact Potentially Significant l!nless J\litigated No Impact L.,ss than Signilkant Impact o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 o o o 181 181 o o o Comments: The parking lot expansion will service current and future employees of the City of Chula Vista. The construction of the parking lot will not alter the distribution or growth rate of the population. The expanded parking lot will displace existing housing. However, the City of Chula Vista currently has more than its fair share of low-income housing and the five low-income units that will be lost as a result of this project have been replaced. Previous residents of the development have been relocated under the State Uniform Relocation Act. III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in 0 0 0 181 geologic substructures? b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or 0 0 0 181 overcovering of the soil? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief 0 0 0 181 features? d) The destruction, covering or modification of 0 0 0 181 any unique geologic or physical features? (b\ccplchk) Page 2 Potentially Potentially Significanl Less than Significant Unless Significftnl No Impact Mitigated Impact Impact e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, 0 0 0 181 either on or off the site? f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach 0 0 0 181 sands. or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay inlet or lake? g) Exposure of people or property to geologic 0 0 0 181 hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: The project will not expose residents to any geologic hazards. IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns. 0 0 0 181 or the rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related 0 0 0 181 hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration 0 0 0 181 of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any 0 0 0 181 water body? e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction 0 0 0 181 of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either 0 0 0 181 through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g) Altered direction or rate of flow of 0 0 0 181 groundwater? h) Impacts to groundwater quality? 0 0 0 181 i) A Iterations to the course or flow of flood 0 0 0 181 waters? j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water 0 0 0 181 otherwise available for public water supplies? Comments: The proposal will not increase surface runoff. The amount of impervious surface will be the same after the project as it is currently, (b\ccplchk) Page 3 V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? c) A Iter air movement, moisture, or temperature. or cause any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d) Create objectionable odors? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated D D D D Le.s than Significant Impad D D D D No Impact 181 181 181 181 e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or non-stationary sources of air emissions or the deterioration of ambient air quality? Comments: The project will not produce substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality. VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D h) A "large project" under the Congestion Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400 or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips.) Comments: This project will reduce the present situation of insufficient parking. VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of concern or species that are candidates for listing? D D D D D D D D D D D D D D 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 (b\~crl.chk) Page 4 Potentially Potentially Significant Less than Significant Unless Significant No Imlme! Mitigated Impae! Impact b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? 0 0 0 181 c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g, 0 0 0 181 oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal 0 0 0 181 pool)? c) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? 0 0 0 181 f) Affect regional habitat preservation planning 0 0 0 181 efforts? Comments: The project site is currently developed with single-family and multi-family housing. There are no sensitive species on site. VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation 0 0 0 181 plans? b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and 0 0 0 181 inefficient manner? c) If the site is designated for mineral resource 0 0 0 181 protection. will this project impact this protection? Comments: This project will not waste non-renewable resources. It could reduce the use of non- renewable rcsources by providing more parking spaces in an easily accessible location to the office. IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of 0 0 0 181 hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: petroleum products, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency 0 0 0 181 response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c) The creation of any health hazard or potential D D D 181 health hazard? d) Exposure of people to existing sources of 0 0 0 181 potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable 0 0 0 181 hrush, grass. or trees? Comments: No hazardous substances are associated with this project. (!'\ccplchk) Page 5 Potentially Potentially Significant Less tllan Significant Unless Significallt No Imrac' Mitigated Impact Impact X. NOISE. Would the proposul result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? D D D 181 b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? D D D 181 Comments: The existing noise level may change slightly during the construction period and as a result of additional cars parking and leaving the parking lot. However, it will be within the acceptable noise standards of the City. XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposul have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? D D D 181 b) Police protection? D D D 181 c) Schools? D D D 181 d) Maintenance of public facilities, including D D D 181 roads? e) Other governmental services? D D D 181 Comments: None of the above services will be negatively impacted. The project will improve the maintenance of this public facility -- a city parking lot. XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact the City's Threshold Standards? D D D 181 As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seen Threshold Standards. a) Fire/EMS The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85% of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75% of the cases. The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met, since the nearest fire station is next door, and part of the west parking lot. An immediate response time is expected. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. The Fire Department requires the maintenance of a 20-foot access throughout the area. (b\ccpl.chk) Page 6 Potentially Significant Im(>act Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated Less than Significant Im(>act No Im(>act b) Police The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84% of Priority 1 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority I calls of 4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62.10% of Priority 2 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 7 minutes or less. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. c) Traffic The Threshold Standards require that all intersections must operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the exception that Level of Service (LOS) "D" may occur during the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections. Intersections west of 1-805 are not to operate at a LOS below their 1987 LOS. No intersection may reach LOS liE" or "FI! during the average weekday peak hour. Intersections of arterials with freeway ramps are exempted from this Standard. The proposed project is not subject to the Threshold Standards for Traffic. d) Parks/Recreation The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres/] ,000 population. The proposed project is not subject to the Threshold Standard for Parks. e) Drainage The Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard. f) Sewer The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. The Threshold Standards for sewerage do not apply to this project. g) Water The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage. treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and that water quality standards are not jeopardized during growth and construction. The proposed project is not subject to the Threshold Standards for Water. (b\ccplchk) Page 7 XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need jor new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? b) Communications systems? c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution racilities? d) Sewer or septic tanks? e) Storm water drainage? f) Solid waste disposal? Potentially Significant Impact D D D D D D Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated D D D D D D Less than Significant Impact D D D D D D Comments: No new or altered utilities or service systems are required for this project. XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the public or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? b) Cause the destruction or modification of a scenic route? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? d) Create added light or glare sources that could increase the level of sky glow in an area or cause this project to fail to comply with Section 19.66.100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 19? e) Reduce an additional amount of spill light? D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D No Impact i:i\I i:i\I i:i\I i:i\I ~ i:i\I i:i\I ~ ~ ~ Comments: The proposal will add new light sources but they will be below a level of significance. ~ XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction or a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure or object? c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? D D D D D D D D D ~ i:i\I ~ (blccplchk) Page 8 P"tentially Potentially Sil:nilicant Less than Significant Unless Si~nificant No Impact Mitigated Impact hl1pact 0 0 0 181 0 0 0 181 d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan EIR as an area of high potential for archeological resources? Comments: This site is already urbanized with no cultural resources or paleontological resources on site. XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will the 0 0 0 181 proposal result in the alteration (~l or the destruction of paleontological resources? Comments: See above. XVII. RECREA nON. Would the proposal: a) I ncrease the demand for neighborhood or 0 0 0 181 regional parks or other recreational facilities? b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? 0 0 0 181 c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation 0 0 0 181 plans or programs? Comments: No. The project wi II not create any new recreational opportunities or reduce any recreational opportunities currently in existence. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examp1es of the major periods or California history or prehistory? Comments: As the project is proposed on a previously developed site in an urbanized area, there are no sensitive animal or plant resources on site. XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory .findings of significance. If an EIR is needed, this section should be completed. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term. environmental goals? [J o o 181 [J o o 181 (b \~cp]chk) Page 9 Poteptially Significant Impact PotentiaUy Sia:;nificanl Unleu Mitigated Leu than SiGnificant Impact N. Impact Comments: The project will accomplish the long-tenn goals consistent with the Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan to improve and construct public facilities and other improvements, to improve the quality of the environment and work toward the elimination of blighting influences, including: inadequate parking facilities. c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) Comments: This project, has the potential to reduce cumulative traffic impacts by providing additional parking space to Civic Center employees who may currently be traveling longer distances to find parking. o o o 181 d) Does the project have environmental effect which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: This project could reduce adverse effects on people by providing additional parking at locations which do not require as much travel and potential pollution. o o o 181 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. o Land Use and Planning o Population and Housing o Geophysical o Transportation/Circulation o Biological Resources o Energy and Mineral Resources o Public Services o Utilities and Service Systems o Aesthetics o Water o Air Quality o Hazards o Cultural Resources o Noise o Recreation o Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 8 (b:\ccpLchk) Page 10 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, D there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an D ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find tbat the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least D one effect: I) bas been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. lJ~;;d.. {jj?~ if/c:f 'At, /9<Ji Date / '001'1...".< D Re:IO Environmental Review Coordinator City of Chula Vista (b:\ccpl.chk) (b\ccplchk) Page II