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AGENDA
JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION I HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
Chula Vista, California
Special Meeting
4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
CALL TO ORDER: Madrid_ Felber_ Bensoussan_ Nordstrom_ Tripp_
ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission I
Housing Advisory Commission on any subject matter within the Commissions'
jurisdiction but not an item on today's agenda. Each speaker's presentation may not
exceed three minutes.
ACTION ITEM
Review andApprove Draft 2005-10 Housing Element Update of the City's
General Plan
Pursuant to State Law, the City of Chula Vista has prepared a Housing
Element that covers the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. The
Housing Element is an important planning tool of the City that: (a) analyzes
the City's present and projected housing needs; (b) identifies potential
constraints and opportunities to meeting the City's housing needs; and (c)
sets policy goals and objectives, and a five-year work program for meeting
the City's housing goals and needs during the 2005-2010 period.
Project Manager: Leilani Hines, Senior Community
Development Specialist
Adjournment:
To a Special Planning Commission Meeting on April 19, 2006 at
6:00 p.m.
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: ~
Meeting Date: 04/19/06
ITEM TITLE:
Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit (PCC-06-054) for Four (4)
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) event weekends in 2006. The race
weekends are proposed for May 20-21, July 22-23, September 23-24, and
October 21-22, 2006. The proposed off-road racing events will be in Otay
Ranch Villages Two and Four, located south of Olympic Parkway, east ofthe
Otay Landfill and west of La Media Road - James Baldwin
James Baldwin, owner of Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR), has applied for a Conditional
Use Permit for four (4) temporary off-road racing events. These events would be similar to two (2)
racing event weekends conducted in Fall 2005. Race days will be Saturdays and Sundays with
events scheduled from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The sale of alcoholic beverages is requested for to be
allowed during the races until prior to the last race. On the Fridays before race day events, the
racetrack will be open from 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for practice and qualifying for races. The site plan
proposes grandstands for spectators with a seating capacity for 12,000 persons. The open field
parking lot areas will provide approximately 7,440 parking spaces. A fee will be required at the
entrance for parking separate from the admission ticket. A 14.3-acre camping area will provide up to
500 overnight camping spots for patrons, in addition to the pit area campgrounds for racing teams.
ENVIRONMENT AL REVIEW:
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial Study, IS-06-017 in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the results of the Initial Study, the
Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the project could result in significant effects
on the environment. However, revisions to the project made by or agreed to by the applicant would
avoid or mitigate the effects to below significance; therefore, the Environmental Review Coordinator
has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-06-017.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION:
The Resource Conservation Committee's (RCC) motion to recommend that the RCC find the initial
study adequate and recommend that the Mitigated Negative Declaration be adopted failed by a vote
of (1-4-0-1). Therefore, the RCC did not recommend adoption ofthe Mitigated Negative Declaration
at their March 27, 2006 meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution PCC-06-054
recommending adoption ofthe Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and approval ofthe draft City
Council Resolution in accordance with the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
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Meeting Date: 04/19/06
DISCUSSION:
1. Site Characteristics
The project site consists of harvested agricultural fields, a graded soil borrow site utilized by
previous developments in Otay Ranch, and previously graded areas associated with the approved
2005 CORR event. The project site is situated between two significant canyons: Poggi Canyon
located to the north, and Wolf Canyon, located to the south.
The race event area including the racetrack would be located on the site of the racing events that
were approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in July/August oflast year for the two
weekend events that occurred in September/October 2005 (Conditional Use Permit PCC-05-067).
The 2005 racing events involved approximately 149 acres. A grading permit was issued in August
2005 to prepare the track, the pit areas and the parking areas. This 2006 CORR proposal would
involve approximately 122 acres of the original 149-acre site. The difference in acreage is due to the
fact that the "long track" has been eliminated from the event. Only the main "short" racetrack will
be utilized in the proposed race events. All other areas ofthe project site previously utilized for the
2005 event will be part of the proposed 2006 event.
The nearest land uses include the Otay Ranch High School immediately north of the site; developed
residential uses in Village One located farther to the north (north ofthe existing Olympic Parkway),
existing residential uses in Village Six east of La Media Road, and residential uses under
construction in Village Seven south of Birch Road. The Otay Landfill is to the south and to the west.
2. General Plan, Zoning and Land Use
The site is located within the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP). The proposed project
site is within a portion ofOtay Ranch Villages Two and Four as shown on the General Plan land use
diagram and the Otay Ranch GDP land use map. The General Plan and Otay Ranch GDP identifies
conceptual development, circulation and open space as land use components within each of the
square mile land areas that are mapped and planned to incorporate the village concept.
The General Plan and the Otay Ranch GDP documents state that each village in Otay Ranch will be
developed in accordance with a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan, which will outline specific
development standards and regulations. However, specific Planned Community District Regulations
have not yet been adopted as part ofthe future SPA Plan for Villages Two and Four, and the current
zoning for the entire site is Planned Community (PC).
The proposed racing event activities can be conditionally permitted within the Planned Community
(PC) Zone, through Zoning Code (19.54.020J-7). The proposed activity requires that a conditional
use permit be considered by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. As a
temporary use, the racetrack will not require any amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan, or the
Otay Ranch GDP.
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Meeting Date: 04/19/06
3. Proposal
The proposed project is a temporary event involving off-road racing on a portion of Otay Ranch
Villages Two and Four located south of Olympic Parkway, east of the Otay Landfill and west of La
Media Road. The off-road race event would occur on four weekends, May 20-21, July 22-23,
September 23-24 and October 21-22,2006 with practices held on the Fridays before the weekend
events. Up to seven races are expected each day ofthe event with six classes of vehicles competing
during the CORR: ATV Exhibition, Pro 2 (two-wheel drive), Pro 4 (four-wheel drive), Pro Light,
Single Buggy, and Super Buggy. Each race will last approximately 15 minutes.
As shown in the site plan (attached), the proposed project consists of a temporary racetrack,
standslbleachers for spectators, food areas, pit areas for race participants, a camping area, and five
onsite parking lots. The racetrack is located central to the site and activities. Spectator areas would
be located on the east, north and west sides of the track. Two pit areas would be provided for race
participants. The pit areas are where race vehicles and associated maintenance trailers would be
located. Two areas for VIP and additional race participant parking will be provided. A 14.3-acre
overnight camping area is proposed to be located west ofthe main activity area. The camping area
will be of sufficient size to accommodate up to 500 event attendees.
One helicopter will fly over the racetrack, and will provide a live video stream and record each race
for the Speed Channel. The helicopter will avoid flyovers to the north, northeast and northwest, over
residential areas. The helicopter shall not enter a mapped "no fly zone." The helicopter taping will
be limited to a total airtime of 3.5 hours within a 24-hour time frame.
The sale of alcoholic beverages is requested for approval as part of this Conditional Use Permit in
conjunction with the required Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) permits. This will require a
waiver of Zoning Code (19.58.040). The Amusement and Entertainment Facilities use requirements
referenced to racetracks uses which prohibits alcoholic beverages being sold or consumed on the
premises except in conjunction with a restaurant. Through the subject conditional use permit the
applicant is requesting permission to sell alcohol by food vendors.
The primary differences between the proposed CORR race events and the 2005 CORR race events
are as follows:
· The proposed events would be on four weekends with practices on the prior Friday (May 20-
21, July 22-23, September 23-24 and October 21-22,2006. The 2005 CORR event occurred
on two weekends with practices on the prior Friday.
· There would be a fee for parking, whereas parking was free for the 2005 CORR event.
· Ticket prices will be lower than the previous event.
· Overnight camping will be allowed for up to 500 vehicles, whereas camping was not
previously permitted.
· The racetrack will only be comprised of the "short" track. The "long" track has been
eliminated. Thus, 122 acres of the 149-acre site used for the 2005 race events would be
utilized.
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Meeting Date: 04/19/06
BACKGROUND:
A portion of the project site was previously graded as a soil borrow site for the construction of
Olympic Parkway. The south parking lot area designated for overflow parking is located within a
portion of Village Four, southeast of Wolf Canyon. This area was approved as a soil borrow site as
part ofthe Village Seven SPA and Tentative Maps on October 12,2004 and has been graded.
The project site is located within the planning area ofthe Village Two and Four (portion) SPA Plan
and Village Two Tentative Map currently in the review process with the City. Otay Ranch Village
Two will become the largest of the residential villages in Otay Ranch. It is anticipated that the Otay
Ranch Villages Two and Four (portion) Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR #02-
02) and SPA Plan will be presented in public hearings scheduled for April and May 2006.
The proposed project site was previously used for off-road racing activities in September and
October 2005 that were approved by the Planning Commission in July 2005 and the City Council in
August 2005. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-04-023) was prepared for the Conditional Use
Permit (PCC-05-067) that was approved at that time.
Those documents discussed the potential environmental and land use impacts of the 2005 CORR
events, such as air and water quality, public services, transportation/traffic, hazards, and hazardous
materials, The previous MND (IS-04-023) addressed grading and use ofthe site for the racetrack
and the associated activities including on-site parking, spectator and food stands, portable restrooms,
pit areas, awards ceremony and live music.
ANALYSIS:
Site Plan:
The proposed site plan racetrack map shows that the long track extension from last year's events has
been eliminated and the number of grandstands in front ofthe short track has been reduced to three.
The pit areas for the race team participants would be behind the stands and between two spectator
areas.
There would be a 14.3-acre camping area serving up to 500 campsites, divided between a 4.4-acre
ADANIP parking lot near the main entrance on Olympic Parkway serving 506 vehicles, and a 26.7-
acre general parking area at the end of the west access road (from Olympic Parkway) for 3,070
vehicles. There would also be an 8.2-acre secondary parking area at the end ofthe east access road
(from La Media Road at Birch Road) for 943 vehicles.
A total of7,440 parking spaces will be provided on-site in five designated parking lots. Two ofthe
parking lots would be on agricultural fields that have been mowed. By maintaining the hay field
roots, dust will be minimized in these designated parking areas; however, watering of the access
driveways without gravel treatment and other parking areas will be required as a condition of
approval to minimize dust created from spectator vehicles.
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Meeting Date: 04/19/06
Traffic Control:
It is anticipated that the CORR event will draw approximately 12,000 spectators per day. Freeway
access to the CORR event will be primarily from Olympic Parkway interchanges at 1-805
approximately four miles to the west, although the Telegraph Canyon Road interchange could be
used with direct access to the event from Heritage Road or La Media Road via Telegraph Canyon
Road. Entrances into the race area will be provided primarily from Olympic Parkway at Heritage
Road. The La Media Road/Birch Road secondary entrance will be restricted for VIP participants and
ADA spectators.
For the proposed 2006 racing events, the applicant proposes to charge for parking and camping in
addition to the reserved and general admission ticketing for the race events. Race-event staff
members will be positioned to collect parking fees nearest to the parking areas and farthest from
public streets and provide for a spectator roundabout or turnaround in order to allow spectators to
leave the site. This would allow for maximum queuing on the on-site access roads and minimize
any potential for stacking ofvehic1es on adjacent City streets such as Olympic Parkway, La Media
Road, and Birch Road.
Race event staffwill also be stationed at entrances into residential areas to direct race spectators into
the designated parking areas. Parking will be discouraged in the residential neighborhoods, and no
parking will be permitted along the two access dirt roads off of Olympic Parkway and La Media
Road. A Traffic Control Plan prepared by the applicant's management team is required to be
approved by the Police Department prior to the first races.
The MND for the proposed project addresses traffic circulation and parking. Temporary increases in
traffic volumes on main access routes are expected on the event weekends. However, this impact
would be mitigated to below significance with the preparation of a traffic control plan that would
include, but not be limited to, a description ofthe signage, striping, detours, flagging operations and
other devices which will be used during events to guide motorists safely to ingress locations from
public roadways. The traffic control plan would also include provisions for coordinating with local
emergency service providers regarding event times and measures for bicycle lane safety. The Traffic
Control Plan will ensure that access and traffic flow will be maintained, and that emergency access
will not be restricted.
Public Safety:
The race event also has the potential to result in safety hazards associated with accidents during the
race events as well as the police control efforts associated with spectators and traffic control.
Therefore, there will be a temporary increase in demand for police and fire services. The racetrack
will be situated approximately 8-ft. below the grandstands, with 1O,000-lb. concrete barriers running
along the entire frontage of the grandstand area. In addition, a lO-ft. high catch fence with steel
cables will run the entire length of the grandstand area to protect spectators.
The Fire Department will have a fully staffed brush engine dedicated to these racing events and paid
for by the applicant. The event security team will furnish the Fire Department and Ambulance
service a means for two-way radio communication during the races. An Emergency Medical Plan
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prepared by the applicant's management team will need to be approved by the Fire Department prior
to the first races, as a condition of approval.
The Police Department will also require a Security Plan that shall address all issues regarding on-site
security, traffic, parking, and camping subject to the approval of the Police Chief. The applicant's
management team is meeting with the Police Department's Special Events & Special Investigations
Unit regarding the Security Plan.
The MND for the proposed project addressed public services and concluded that the temporary
increase in demand on police and fire services would be mitigated to below significance with
approval of the aforementioned Emergency Medical Plan and Security Plan. In addition, perimeter
fencing is required by the MND'
Camping:
The applicant is proposing two spectator camping areas totaling 14.3-acres that would provide up to
500 campsites. The Police Department is reviewing the proposal as part of its Security Plan and will
condition the campsite areas if approved. The camping areas would be lighted, prohibit open fire
pits, and the use of all-terrain vehicles (A TV) or similar such motorized vehicles, and have a curfew
imposed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7 :00 a.m. If camping is allowed, the permit to allow
camping would be contingent upon the success or failure of the campsites after each racing day, and
the permit to allow camping could be revoked at anytime. It is also recommended, as a condition of
approval, that a septic truck be available for everyday that camping is allowed, to prevent the illegal
discharge of raw sewage within solid waste receptacles or anywhere on-site by campers and
recreational vehicles.
Alcoholic Beverages:
Sales of alcoholic beverages are again requested for approval as part of this Conditional Use Permit
prior to obtaining the required Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) permits. If approved, the
applicant will coordinate the ABC permitting with the Police Department's Special Events & Special
Investigations Unit prior to any sales of alcohol on the project boundary site at the racing events. All
alcohol sales shall be incorporated within the food vending areas or within segregated "beer garden"
areas. It is recommended that the condition of approval require that the sale of alcoholic beverages
cease prior to the last racing event of each racing day.
Noise:
Several activities associated with the race events will cause a temporary increase in noise levels,
including: generators for power; spectator vehicles; pre-race staging traffic; actual racing;
loudspeaker announcements, helicopters filming the events and post-race events.
The City of Chula Vista Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code section 19.68) restricts times of
construction activities from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and prohibits
construction on Sundays and holidays. Furthermore, the noise levels from construction activities to
residential receptors are not to exceed 75 dB, averaged over a 12-hour period.
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The Noise Ordinance also governs fixed source and/or operational noise. Specifically, Municipal
Code 19.68.030 Exterior Noise Limits designates maximum noise levels for several land use
categories. The exterior noise limit provided for all residential (except multifamily dwelling uses) is
55 dB(A), whereas, the noise level for multi-family residential dwelling units is designated at 60
dB(A). These noise levels apply from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on the weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. on weekends. However, the proposed project is classified as a temporary outdoor
gathering, and as such is considered to be exempt from the provisions ofthe Ordinance, pursuant to
Section 19.68.060 which states "The provisions of this title shall not apply to occasional outdoor
gatherings, public dances, shows and sporting and entertainment events, provided the events are
conducted pursuant to a permit or license issued by the city relative to the staging ofthe events."
The General Plan provides exterior land use noise compatibility guidelines that reflect the level of
noise exposures that are generally considered to be compatible with various types ofland uses. The
guidelines provided for residents, schools or other similar noise sensitive receptors is 65 CNEL or
less. The General Plan states that the compatibility guidelines are not intended to conflict with or
contradict the Noise Ordinance, but provide guidance for total noise exposure, including traffic noise
and other sources that are not regulated by the Noise Ordinance.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration provides a complete assessment ofproject related noise. The
noise analysis concluded that the noise generated by the proposed project might exceed established
levels. However, in accordance with Section 19.68 of the Zoning Code, it would represent a
temporary annoyance depending upon the number of races, the time between races, the time the races
occur, the distance to the event and line of sight to the event. As previously noted, the race events
would only occur for eight days (four weekends) with individual practice runs and qualifying on
Fridays. Also, the noise generated will be intermittent during the day in that races would not occur
continuously. Based on the average sound level anticipated to be generated by each vehicle at the
adjacent residences, and calculating by energy summation additional vehicles, it was determined that
when events have approximately 16 or fewer trucks racing, the noise level would comply with the
City's noise ordinance criteria at the nearby residences. However, because the race events are
classified as an occasional outdoor gathering and may be exempted from the provisions of the Noise
Ordinance, noise generated by the project would not result in a significant noise impact. The MND
requires a restriction on the flight path of the helicopter filming the event to reduce noise impacts on
the adjacent MSCP Preserve and residential areas.
Air Ouali tv:
Similar to the 2005 event, the proposed 2006 events would involve activities that have the potential
if not mitigated to result in impacts to air quality. The primary sources of emissions created during
the race event would be automotive traffic fTom spectators, employees, support vehicles, and the race
participants as well as dust generated during the events.
Up to 25 vehicles are expected to participate in each race, and each race is expected to last 15
minutes. There would be IS-minute intervals between races, during which trucks would spray water
to moisten the racetrack. The MND includes calculations for the emissions fTom racing vehicles, the
number of vehicles participating in each race and the number of laps or total distance traveled. In
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measuring the overall air quality effects, the MND also examined localized carbon monoxide (CO)
impacts. CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable sources of
carbon monoxide are motor vehicles.
During some of the proposed 2006 CORR events, grading activities could be occurring for the
development of the surrounding Village Two if approved. The Draft EIR that has been prepared for
Village Two determines that construction-related air quality impacts would be significant. Village
Two construction activities could occur simultaneously with the racing events and would contribute
to a significant air quality impact; therefore, a condition of approval requires that all grading
activities for Village Two cease during all race activities to avoid cumulative air quality impacts.
The MND for the proposed project concluded that air quality impacts would be potentially
significant but temporary. Mitigation measures required during site preparation, race events and
after the events as well as restricting adjacent grading on other portions of Village Two (if that
project is approved) would reduce the air quality impact to below significance.
Water Quality:
Similar to the 2005 event, the proposed 2006 events would involve activities that have the potential
if not mitigated to result in potential impacts to hydrology and water quality. During race events,
urban runoff from the site has the potential to contribute pollutants, including oil and grease,
suspended solids, metals, gasoline, and pathogens to the receiving waters.
In order to address these issues, features have been incorporated into the proj ect design to minimize
water quality impacts. The project has been designed to maintain a minimum distance of 150 feet to
the Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) Preserve. In addition, the racetrack has been
designed such that runoff would drain into a treatment Best Management Practices (BMP) feature
and away from the MSCP Preserve and Wolf Canyon. The MND concluded with project design
features, potential impacts to hydrology and water quality may still occur; however, BMPs would be
implemented and monitored prior to- , during-, and after- race event weekends to mitigate potential
impacts to less than significant levels.
BMPs include, but are not limited to the following: desilt basins, special drums for containment of
waste, trash and hazardous materials and silt fencing/sand bags. Because of the scope of activities
proposed and the short duration ofthe proposed project, the race events would not have the ability to
substantially alter the flow of surface or groundwater.
Hazardous Materials/Solid Waste:
The project would involve the use, transport, storage, handling and disposal oftoxic substances such
as gasoline and other automotive fluids. Use of these substances on site would occur for the short
duration of time of the racing event. No use ofthese substances would occur in or near the MSCP
Preserve, which is located approximately 150 feet from the edge of the racetrack and over 500 feet
from the pit area. Best Management Practices (BMPs) would be implemented during all phases of
the project to mitigate for potential impacts associated with hazardous waste/toxins entering
drainages. BMPs include features such as special drums that would serve as self-contained treatment
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for all runoff from maintenance bays (pit areas), vehicle and equipment wash areas, bathroom areas,
and trash and material storage areas.
The applicant will provide a vactor truck that would be used to remove runoff from the containment
drums and the collected runoff would be disposed of in accordance with City standards. Hazardous
materials would be placed in an enclosure that prevents contact with runoff or spillage to the storm
water conveyance system. Storage, wash, and maintenance areas for race vehicles and hazardous
materials/waste, as well as restroom areas would be lined with an impervious material to contain
leaks and spills and these areas would (where feasible) have a roof or awning to minimize direct
precipitation within the secondary containment area. With implementation of the BMPs, project
impacts related to hazardous materials would be less than significant. These BMPs are specified in
and required by MND.
The potential for solid waste dumping as a result of the camping and recreational vehicles using the
camp trash receptacles or campsites for illegal solid waste dumping activities provides the potential
for hazardous material site runoff, but will be addressed by the requirement to have a septic truck
available everyday that there is camping.
Biological Resources:
Similar to the 2005 CORR event, the proposed CORR events would not result in any direct impacts
to sensitive biological resources, including sensitive habitats or species. The entire project area has
been subject to disturbance from approved grading, agricultural operations and the 2005 CORR
event. No sensitive habitats or plant or animal species occur onsite. The project site is located
adjacent to the City's MSCP Preserve. Implementation of the proposed project will result in indirect
impacts to sensitive habitat and species within the Preserve. In order to reduce indirect impacts to
the Preserve, the project will be required to adhere to specific guidelines established in the Chula
Vista MSCP. The MND provides a summary of the requirements of Section 7.5.2 ofthe Sub-Area
Plan relevant to the proposed project, and a discussion ofproject compliance. The MND concluded
that the proposed project would adhere to the requirements ofthe Subarea Plan, and no significant
impacts to biological resources would result from the implementation ofthe proposed project.
The entire project site avoids interface with the City of Chula Vista MSCP Sub-Area Plan, as all
activities are located entirely within developable areas; however security personnel will monitor the
MSCP area to prevent access to the site from the Wolf Canyon maintenance road.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit based on the findings and conditions as
noted in the draft City Council resolution. However, if any unanticipated problems occur, staffwill
schedule a new public hearing between each racing event weekend to modify or revoke the
Conditional Use Permit. The Director of Planning and Building, City Engineer, Police Chief and
Fire Chief may modify the various plans, such as the Security Plan, Emergency Response Plan, and
Traffic Control Plan between each of the racing event weekends to address problems or concerns
raised and/or corrections as needed from the previous racing event weekends.
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ATTACHMENTS:
I . Locator Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution PCC-06-054
3. Draft City Council Resolution
4. Application Documents with Disclosure Statement
5. Racetrack Site Plan Map
6. Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-06-017
7. March 27, 2006 Resource Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes
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RESOLUTION NO. PCC-06-054
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS-06-017
AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND
GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
TEMPORARY OFF-ROAD RACETRACK ON A PORTION
OF OTAY RANCH VILLAGE TWO - JAMES BALDWIN.
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a conditional use permit was filed with the
City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on February 3,2006 by James Baldwin,
("Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, the application requests permission to conduct off-road racing events on
May 20-21, July 22-23, September 23-24 and October 21-22 on a portion of the Otay Ranch
Villages Two over approximately 122-acres of land located south of Olympic Parkway, east of
the Otay Landfill and west of La Media Road; and ,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial
Study, IS-06-017 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the
results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the
project could result in significant effects on the environment. However, revisions to the project
made by or agreed to by the applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point
where clearly no significant effects would occur; therefore, the Environmental Review
Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-06-017; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-06-017) has been prepared in accordance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the
Environmental Review Procedures ofthe City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Committee's (RCC) motion to recommend that
the RCC find the initial study adequate and recommend that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
be adopted failed by a vote of (1-4-0-1). Therefore, the RCC did not recommend adoption of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration at their March 27,2006 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said
conditional use permit 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 ofthe Project site at least ten days prior to the hearing;
and
Planning Commission Resolution
PCC-06-054
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WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m.
on April 19, 2006, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
Commission and said hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, evidence, and testimony
presented at the public hearing with respect to subject application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, from the facts presented to the
Planning Commission, the Commission has determined that the approval of a conditional use
permit is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan, as well as the Zoning Code, and all other applicable plans so that the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good planning practice support the approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THA T THE PLANNING COMMISSION
recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approved a
resolution granting the conditional use permit in accordance with the findings contained in the
attached City Council Resolution.
And that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the owners of the property and the
City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 19th day of April, 2006 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
Vicki Madrid, Chair
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
J :\PLANNING\HAROLD\RESOL UTIONs\PCC-06-054PCREso.DOC
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM, IS-06-017, AND GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PCC-06-054, TO ALLOW A
OFF-ROAD RACING EVENTS ON A PORTION OF OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE TWO, LOCATED SOUTH OF
OLYMPIC PARKWAY, EAST OF THE OTAY LANDFILL,
AND WEST OF LA MEDIA ROAD.
A. RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcels which are the subject matter of this resolution are
represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and
for the purpose of general description are located on a portion of the Otay Ranch Village
Two over approximately 122 acres ofland located south of Olympic Parkway, east of the
Otay Landfill and west of La Media Road ("Project Site"); and
2. Project Applicant
WHEREAS, on February 3,2006 a duly verified application for a conditional use
permit (PCC-06-054) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning Department by
James Baldwin ("Applicant"); and
3. Project Description; Application for Conditional Use Permit
WHEREAS, said Applicant requests permission to conduct off-road racing
events on May 20-21, July 22-23, September 23-24 and October 21-22 on said Project
Site; and
4. Planning Commission Record of Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the
project on April 19, 2006 and voted X - X - X - X recommending that the City Council
approve the project in accordance with Resolution PCC-06-054; and
5. 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 on May 2, 2006; to receive the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard
to the same.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
find, determine, and resolve as follows:
B. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning
Commission at their public hearing on this project held on April 19, 2006 and the minutes
and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this
proceeding.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial
Study, IS-06-017 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based
upon the results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has
determined that the project could result in significant effects on the environment.
However, revisions to the project made by or agreed to by the applicant would avoid the
effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur;
therefore, the Environmental Review Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, IS-06-017.
D. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council does hereby find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-06-017) has been prepared in
accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
State CEQA Guidelines, and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula
Vista, and hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (IS-06-017).
E. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL
The City Council does hereby find that in the exercise of their independent review and
judgment, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (IS-06-017) in the form presented has been prepared in accordance with
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista and hereby adopts the
same.
F. 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.
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I. That the proposed use at this 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 environmental document and staff reports outlines how the racetrack and
temporary facilities are located a signi ficant distance from existing residential
neighborhoods to the north and east and visually obscured from view by the
existing slopes.
In addition, the racetrack and facilities are a minimum ISO-ft. away from multiple
species habitat preserve lands to the south and east. The existing topography
provides the necessary layout for the temporary structures areas needed for the
event and minimal grading is needed for the racetrack.
2. 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 .
This conditional use permit for a four (4) weekend racing events required
environmental documentation that analyzed the proposal with respect to the effect
of the proposal on health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working
in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
While certain aspects of the proposal such as traffic and noise may result in some
minor traffic congestion near the site at the time of the events as well as perhaps
some occasional noise annoyances due to racing events, the temporary sporting
events are not regulated by the noise control ordinance. For participants and
spectators deciding to attend these racing events, safety precautions are
maximized to ensure the health, safety or general welfare of persons involved as
outlined in the environmental document and staff reports.
In addition, the conditions to grant approval of this permit require that an Off-
Road Race Security Plan, Safety/Medical Plan, and Traffic Control Plan shall be
provided by the applicant to minimize the potential impacts to public safety, fire,
traffic, parking, and other environmental effects on participants, spectators, and
the surrounding residential neighborhoods in the vicinity.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in the code for such use.
The proposed temporary racing event and activities is considered a conditionally
permitted use within the Planned Community (PC) Zone, utilizing the unclassified
use requirements listed under unclassified uses in the Zoning Code (19.54.020J-7)
for race tracks, which requires that a conditional use permit.
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Municipal Code section 19.58.040(D)(4) generally prohibits alcoholic beverages
being sold or consumed on the premises except in conjunction with a restaurant
approved through a conditional use permit. In this case, the sale of food through
several vendors is an authorized use of the CUP. The sale of alcoholic beverages
by these food vendors is authorized consistent with the conditions described
below and the licenses to be issued by the state Department of Alcohol Beverage
Control (ABC).
4. 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.
Because the four (4) racing events proposed in the Conditional Use Permit are
being considered a temporary land use, the granting of this permit will not require
amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan, or the Otay Ranch General
Development Plan.
G. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT
The City Council hereby grants Conditional Use Permit PCC-06-054 subject to the
following conditions whereby the Applicant shall:
1. Develop the project site as shown on the racetrack site plan map submitted for review
on February 3, 2006. Any revisions to this site plan required for compliance with
the conditions of approval shall be provided prior to the first racing event.
2. The Applicant shall implement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Building and the Environmental Review Coordinator, all mitigation measures
identified in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for a Conditional Use Permit
for a Temporary Championship Off-Road Race (IS-06-017) and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance with the requirements, provisions
and schedules contained therein, and as further specified in these CUP conditions.
Modification of the sequence of mitigation shall be at the discretion of the Director of
Planning and Building and Environmental Review Coordinator.
3. Site preparation may begin upon approval of the Conditional Use Permit by the City
Council. Race events can only occur on May 20-21, July 22-23, September 23-24
and October 21-22, 2006. The racetrack is comprised of the "short" track. Race
related events will generally occur from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on those dates. Practice runs
may only be held on the Fridays before the weekend racing events from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. A maximum of one truck would test on the track at any time.
4. Actual racing will begin during a one-hour practice session from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m. No racecar engines shall be operated before 8 a.m. and no racing on the track
will occur before 9:30 a.m. Up to six races will be held on each race event day. The
last race will conclude at approximately 3 p.m. During weekdays, non-racing non-
practice activities such as registration and inspections could occur.
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5. The Security Plan to be provided to the Police Department will provide detailed
guidelines for the proposal for a 14.3-acre 500-space campsite area. The Police Chief
prior to the first racing event weekend must approve the Security Plan.
6. The proposed 14.3-acre campsite area shall accommodate a maximum of 500
campsites. The campsite areas shall be lighted and will prohibit the creation of open
fire pits, the use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) and all other similar motorized
vehicles, and have a curfew imposed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
7. Security staff as well as two on-duty Police Officers will be provided in the campsite
areas from the end ofthe last race to 7 a.m. the following day.
8. As there are no provision for sanitary sewer connections on the site, the campsite area
shall have a septic truck available to campsite users free of charge on everyday that
camping is allowed, to prevent the illegal dumping of wastewater or the discharge of
raw sewage onto areas that may lead to drainage systems, or within the solid waste
and recycling receptacles anywhere on-site by the campers and recreational vehicles
utilizing the campsite.
9. The provision for the campsite area is contingent upon each night of camping
successfully complying with the conditions of this permit. Failure of the campers to
abide by said conditions shall be cause for revocation of the permit to allow camping
immediately, including during the same race event weekend.
10. Maintenance of the roads and transition areas shall be continuous during race events.
The track shall be watered by a minimum of four trucks between each race. In
addition, the parking lots, access roads and other areas with exposed dirt shall be
watered frequently to minimize fugitive dust.
11. All parking lots on agricultural land shall be mowed such that roots of the vegetation
remain intact in order to provide soil stabilization. Activities associated with site
preparation involve minor leveling of the track and other previously graded areas, the
mowing of previously mowed areas to approximately 6-inch height per Fire
Department guidelines, and firebreak clearance around along parking lot areas, and
areas set up for the pit area for race crews, spectator stands and food service areas. In
addition, the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control erosion
and sediment transport and to contain hazardous material storage areas shall be
provided, and no grading will be permitted.
12. The entire length of the dirt roads from the paved streets to the parking lots shall be
covered with a crushed asphalt base 6-inches in depth. Gravel must also be provided
on all of the site access roads and transition areas from dirt to paved surfaces a
minimum 200-yards to reduce dust and to prevent the tracking of mud onto adjacent
streets. A sweeper truck shall be employed to remove any sediment deposited onto
Olympic Parkway or La Media Road. Vehicles will not be permitted to park or drive
on muddy areas, or to leave the site without removing accumulations of loose mud.
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13. No race-event parking will be permitted in residential areas. Race-event staff
members shall be positioned at entrances into residential areas to direct race
spectators into designated parking areas. No parking will be permitted along the
existing dirt access roads off of Olympic Parkway and La Media Road. The majority
of spectator traffic shall be directed or detoured to the Olympic Parkway entrance,
and the La Media Road secondary entrance shall be limited to VIP and ADA access
race participants and spectator to reduce or eliminate impacts on the adjacent
residential street parking in Otay Ranch Village Six.
14. On-site parking fee collections shall occur at the very end of the access roads off of
Olympic Parkway and La Media Road, adjacent to the parking areas, to prevent the
queuing of vehicles onto those City streets. No stacking of vehicles shall be
permitted on City streets and the Traffic Control Plan will require patrons to circulate
beyond the access road points until traffic on-site can accommodate all vehicles
amvmg.
15. The pit areas, as well as the storage area for hazardous materials/waste and restroom
areas, shall be lined with an impervious material to prevent spills and potential
leakage of automobile fluids and other materials into the ground or any waterways.
In addition, any storage, handling or disposal of hazardous materials/waste will be in
accordance with local, state and federal laws. A hazardous materials permit and
inspection shall be obtained from the Fire Department prior to the first weekend's
racing events.
16. Best Management Practices (BMPs) for all phases of the race event as described in
the Implementation of Best Management Practices for Storm Water Pollution
Prevention at the Otay Ranch Championship Race Track Site for the 2006 CORR
event shall be strictly enforced. The applicant to remove collected runoff from
containment drums will provide a vactor truck. Containment drums will be disposed
of in accordance with City Standards.
17. A maximum of one "Euro-copter" helicopter will be permitted to fly over the site to
film the race events as shown and noted on the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) Exhibit 4 (No Fly Zone). The helicopter will only access the site from the
south, and will avoid flyovers to the north, northeast and northwest. The helicopter
shall not enter the "no fly zone". The helicopter taping will be limited to a total
airtime of 3.5 hours within a 24-hour time frame.
18. No concerts or live entertainment has been applied for in this permit and thus will not
be permitted in association with the racing event weekends.
19. Use of the track after the final race each day will not be permitted. Access to the
track would be locked after race activities have ceased for the day, and access to the
site will only be permitted for race participants, crewmembers and security staff.
20. During the time in-between the weekend race events, the race areas will be closed off
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to the public. The safety/security plan prepared for the project will require that the
gate surrounding the race areas is locked.
21. In the event of heavy rain, where there is significant surface runoff and the safety of
race participants is in jeopardy, all race events will cease.
22. Race participant team trucks may arrive no sooner than the Wednesday before the
race events. Equipment, race vehicles and some race participants/crews may remain
onsite for the duration of the weekend race event.
23. A Traffic Control Plan shall be developed that addresses traffic control at event
access areas. The traffic control plan shall include a parking plan and a traffic-
signing plan including the location of changeable message boards. The City Police
and Engineering Departments shall approve the Traffic Control Plan, respectively,
prior to the start of the race events.
24. General clean-up and trash pick-up of the pit area, spectator stands, foodlbeverage
area and parking lots shall occur on a daily basis.
25. Post-event activities will essentially consist of site clean up and soil stabilization. of
exposed areas. All trash and debris generated by the proposed project will be
removed. Any containers with hazardous materials/waste will be properly disposed
of in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Disturbed areas of the site shall be
hydro seeded to stabilize slopes and reduce runoff.
26. All temporary structures such as light poles, grandstand bleachers, canopies, portable
restroom facilities, and power generators may remain on the racetrack site after each
racing event weekend if secured by a minimum 6-ft. chain-link fence, or shall
otherwise be disassembled and removed from the site after each racing event
weekend.
27. The perimeter fencing shall be include and maintain a division between the race event
area and the MSCP preserve line to prevent the intrusion of trash, debris or sediment
to the MSCP area.
28. The perimeter fencing shall incorporate Knox box gates to allow for Fire Department
access at the La Media Road and Olympic Parkway access road connections at the top
of the site adjacent to the perimeter fencing, as well as the gates located at the
beginning of the access road on La Media Road and Olympic Parkway.
29. Three desilt basins shall be designed as retention basins. No runoff shall be allowed
to discharge from these basins. At the conclusion of racing events, and after re-
grading and hydro seeding of the site is completed, these basins shall be eliminated.
30. Temporary lighting will be limited to the pit area, overnight camping and vendor
staging areas. The track shall not be lighted. The lighting for these areas shall be
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directed downward, and away from the Preserve.
31. If utilized, the 23.2-Acre area designated on the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) Exhibit 3 (Race Event Use Areas) as the "South Parking Lot (Area 3) needs
to be shown on the Erosion Control Plans, and Best Management Practices (BMPs)
shall be developed for this area. The applicant shall be required to provide adequate
BMPs for this parking lot, if it is planned to be used for any of the racing events.
32. The Applicant shall obtain the appropriate permits for temporary power poles, power
supply generators, and temporary seating grandstands and canopies. The path of
travel from parking areas and the path of travel to restroom facilities shall be designed
to meet ADA handicapped accessibility code requirements.
33. The Applicant is required to complete the applicable forms contained in the City of
Chula Vista's Development and Redevelopment Storm Water Management
Requirements Manual and comply with the Manual's requirements. The applicant is
required to implement Best Management Plans (BMP's) to prevent introduction of
pollutants to storm drainage systems, including natural watercourse, while site
preparation is underw~y, during the permitted events and after the events. BMP's
shall include but not be limited to:
· Solid waste management.
· Sanitary/septic waste management.
· Liquid waste management.
· Dust control.
· Tracking control.
· Erosion and sediment control.
· Spill prevention and cleanup. Adequate and easily accessible spill cleanup
kits shall be maintained throughout the grounds and the racetrack.
· Materials and goods delivery and storage.
· Hazardous waste management.
34. The Applicant shall post a bond or other security acceptable to the City in an amount
determined by the City Engineer to guarantee post-event pollution prevention
measures in accordance with the approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and the project's approved erosion control plan. The security shall also
provide for an amount to guarantee the post-event rehabilitation and/or stabilization
ofthe site to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
35. Existing on-site vegetation shall be preserved and maintained to the Maximum Extent
Practicable during site preparation and all events associated with the Conditional Use
Permit.
36. No vehicle cleaning, fueling, or servicing shall be conducted unless within designated
areas provided with adequate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent
discharge of pollutants to natural drainage courses or storm drain systems to the
Maximum Extent Practicable. Appropriate erosion control BMPs shall be provided
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for all graded parking and other areas as indicated on the approved erosion control
plan. The applicant is responsible for enforcing these requirements during and after
the permitted events.
37. The Applicant shall provide and maintain BMPs continuously before, during, an after
site preparation.
38. At such time as all erosion control measures and BMPs identified in the project's
Erosion Control Plans have been substantially completed to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works, but no later than one week prior to the scheduled opening
day of the event, the applicant shall convene an on-site meeting to be attended by
representatives of: the Environmental Section and the Departments of Public
Works/Operations; the Departments of Engineering, Planning and Building, Police
and Fire. At this meeting, all observable physical site preparations shall be ready for
inspection by the respective departments.
39. The applicant shall submit for approval by the City Engineer a long-term stabilization
plan that shall be put into effect immediately after the permitted events. All disturbed
areas shall be permanently stabilized immediately after the event to the satisfaction of
the Director of Public Works, including re-vegetation to provide a minimum of 70
percent coverage and erosion protection equivalent to or better than the existing
conditions and/or in accordance with the approved long-term stabilization plan.
40. Stockpiles of excavated soil, building and paving materials whether deposited prior to
or during site preparation and that remain on-site after the permitted events shall be
either be removed and disposed of properly, or permanent BMP's, as identified in the
post-event SWPPP, shall be put into place to protect the stockpiles.
41. The Applicant shall provide signs at all of the entrances to the racing event indicating
the following: California Vehicle Code (CVC) 22658: (a) Except as provided in
Section 22658.2, the owner or person in lawful possession of any private property,
within one hour of notifying, by telephone or, if impractical, by the most expeditious
means available, the local traffic law enforcement agency, may cause the removal of
a vehicle parked on the property to the nearest public garage under any of the
following circumstances: (1) There is displayed, in plain view at all entrances to the
property, a sign not less than 17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one
inch in height, prohibiting public parking and indicating that vehicles will be removed
at the owner's expense, and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law
enforcement agency. The sign may also indicate that a citation may also be issued for
the violation.
42. The Applicant's representative Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR)
management team shall provide a Security Plan for review and approval by the Police
Department's Special Events & Special Investigations Unit and subject to final
review and approval by the Police Chief. Compliance with the Security Plan
approved by the Police Chief is a condition of this permit.
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43. The Applicant's representative CORR management team shall obtain and provide all
required Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) permits to the Police Department's
Special Events & Special Investigations Unit prior to any sales of alcohol on the
project boundary site at the racing and entertainment events. The sale of alcoholic
beverages may occur during the races and shall cease one hour prior to the end of the
races. Compliance with the limitation to the sales of alcohol is a condition of this
permi t.
44. The Fire Department will have a fully staffed brush engine (1 - Captain, 1 - Engineer,
1 - Firefighter) dedicated to this event. This apparatus will be at the event one hour
before and after the normal event times, thus 7:00 am through 7:00 pm (4 days). This
apparatus and staffing will be charged at full cost recovery to the Applicant.
45. The Applicant shall furnish the Chula Vista Police Department, Fire Department,
American Medical Response, and CORR management team a means for two-way
radio communication during the hours of operation.
46. Obtain all necessary permits for tents, canopies, or temporary membrane structures
along with other pertinent permits as described with CFC 105.8 shall be applied for
and approved prior to the event's start. A public assembly permit and inspection shall
be obtained from the Fire Department prior to the first weekend's racing events.
47. The portable seating systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufactures
specifications and listings and approved by the Building Official.
48. Provide a minimum 20-ft. wide parking aisle to every parking space area. Parking
aisles shall serve a maximum double-loaded row of vehicles. Tandem parking is
prohibited.
49. Provide an Emergency Response Plan for review and approval by the Fire Chief prior
to the event. Compliance with the Emergency Response Plan is a condition of this
permit.
50. The Applicant shall provide proof of liability insurance coverage naming the City of
Chula Vista as an additionally insured party in the amount of $10 million. The
liability insurance policy shall be reviewed and approved by the Risk Management
Department two weeks prior to the event.
51. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified or deleted conditions
imposed after approval of this permit to advance a legitimate governmental interest
related to health, safety or welfare which the 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.
52. Applicant/operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives,
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from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs,
including court costs and attorneys' fees (collectively, "liabilities") incurred by the
City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and issuance of this
Conditional Use Permit (PCC-06-054) and the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
for this Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Temporary Championship Off-Road
Race (IS-06-017) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, (b) City's
approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-
discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) the activities
conducted in conjunction with this Conditional Use Permit and Final Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including all claims for damages for alleged personal injuries
or property damage from any person or entity, whether such injury or damage is
allegedly caused by applicant/operator, race participants, vendors, or spectators.
Applicant/operator shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing
a copy of this conditional use permit where indicated, below. Applicant' s/operator' s
compliance with this provision is an express condition of this conditional use permit
and this provision shall be binding on any and all of Applicant' s/operator' s successors
and assigns.
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H. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines
provided below, said executIon indicating that the property owner and applicant have
each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution,
this document shall be recorded with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the
sole expense of the property owner and/or applicant, and a signed, stamped copy of this
recorded document within ten days of recordation to the City Clerk shall indicate the
property owners/applicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding application for
building permits and/or a business license, be held in abeyance without approval. Said
document will also be on file in the City Clerk's Office and known as document No.
Signature of James Baldwin
Applicant/Property Owner
Date
Signature of Applicant's Event Representative
From Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR)
Date
I. 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 and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further
force and effect ab initio.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Jim Sandoval
Planning and Building Director
Ann. Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 2nd day of May, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Council members:
NAYS: Council members:
ABSENT: Council members:
ABSTAIN: Council members:
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA)
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 2nd day of May 2006.
Executed this 2nd day of May 2006.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
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APPLICATION . DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING . TYPE A
Part 1
T e of Review Re uested
lication Information
~ Conditional Use Permit
D Design Review
D Variance
D Special Use Permit (redevelopment area only)
D Misc.
Applicant Name James P. Baldwin
Applicant Address 610 West Ash Street. Suite 1500. San Dieao. CA 92101
Contact Name Ranie Hunter Phone 619-234-4050 ext 107
Applicant's Interest in Property (If applicant is not the owner, th authorization signature at the end of this form is
required to process this request.) IXI Own 0 Rent 0 Other:
Architect/Agent: Address:
Contact Name: Phone:
Primary contact is: IXI Applicant 0 Architect/Agent IXI Email ofprimarycontact:rhunter@otavranch.com
General Project Description (all types)
Project Name: Temporary Off-Road Race Track Proposed Use: Temporary Off-Road Racina
General Description of Proposed Project: Off-Road race and associated activities 5/20-21/06. 7/22-23/06. 9/23-
24/06. 10/21-22/06
Has this project received pre-application review comments? 0 Yes (Date:)
ONo
Subject Property Information (all types)
Location/Street Address: Otay Ranch Villaqe 2 and a portion of Villaae 4
Assessor's Parcel #: see attached Total Acreage: Redevelopment Area (if applicable): NO
General Plan Designation: PIC Zone Designation:
Planned Community (if applicable): Otav Ranch
Current Land Use: Vacant aariculturalland Within Montgomery Specific Plan? DYes [gJ No
Proposed Project (all types)
Type of use proposed: 0 Residential DCommercial
Landscape Coverage (% of lot):
o Industrial ~ Other:Temporary
Building Coverage (% of lot):
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644-030-17
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Project Description & Justification
APPLICATION APPENDIX A
Project Name: Temporary Off-Road Race
Applicant Name: James P. Baldwin
Please fully describe the proposed project, any and all construction that may be accomplished as a result of
approval of this project, and the project's benefits to yourself, the property, the neighborhood, and the City
of Chula vista. Include any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the
proposed project. You may include any background information and supporting statements regarding the
reasons for, or appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary.
For all Conditional Use Permits or Variances. please address the required ''findings'' as listed in the
Application Procedural Guide.
DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION: Temporary Championship Off-Road Race. The proposed proiect is
a series of off-road racino events on the Otay Ranch Villaqe Two and a portion of Villaqe Four properties
located south of Olympic Parkway. east of Heritaoe Road and west of La Media Road. The events will
occur on four weekends. May 20-21. July 22-23. September 23-24. and October 21-22, 2006. Site
preparation will beqin about May 1. 2006 and post-event clean-up will be required. Site preparation will
include temporary clearinq of a dirt track, and parkino. spectator and race-participant areas. The event area
will occur on aoriculturalland. The event area will be fenced, and will be set back from the Multiple Species
Conservation Proqram (MSCP) Preserve by at least 100 feet. Vehicular entrances to parkina lots will be
from Olympic Parkway and La Media Road. Event sponsors and the City will provide fire. police. and
emerqencv services. A temporary traffic control plan has been developed to facilitate arrival and departure
from three parkinq lot areas. Up to 500 overnioht campinq spots on site is also proposed. Races will occur
durinq daytime hours. Temporary niqht liahtino will be provided. An existino Storm Water Pollution and
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be implemented to address non-storm water discharqes. The proiect
requires a Conditional Use Permit for the race events.
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CORR Race Schedule - Chula Vista
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May 20-21, 2006
July 22-23,2006
September 23-24, 2006
October 21-22, 2006
Tentative
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
GATES OPEN
REGISTRATION
7:00AM
lOAM - 6PM
7:00AM
7:00-8AM
7:00AM
TECH INSPECTION
(Pro)
TECH INSPECTION
(Sportsman)
DRIVERS MEETING
10AM-6PM 7:30AM-9:30AM 8:30AM-9:30AM
lOAM-6PM 7:30AM-9:30AM 8:30AM-9:30AM
2:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
10:00AM-6:00 PM
Practice
(All vehicles must tech before practice)
9:30-10:30 AM
11:00-11 :15
Practice Practice
A TV Exhibition A TV Exhibition
Pro-2 Pro-2
Single Buggy Single Buggy
Intennission Intermission
Pro Lite Pro Lite
Pro-4 Pro-4
Pro-2 Cup Pro-2 Cup
11:35-11:50
12:05-12:20 PM
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Residential Project Summary
Type of dwelling unit(s): N/A
Dwelling units:
Number of lots:
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3+ Bedroom
TOTAL
PROPOSED
EXISTING
Density (DU/acre):
Maximum building height:
Minimum lot size:
Average lot size: _
Parking Spaces:
Required by code: Provided:
Type of parking (i.e. size; whether covered, etc.):
Open space description (acres each of private, common, and landscaping):
Non-Residential Project Summary
Gross floor area: N/A Proposed: Existing: N/A. Building Height: N/A
Hours of operation (days & hours): Race Day Schedule: 7am to 7pm (except Fri. 10am to 5pm); Limited
weekday testina 9am to 5pm.
Anticipated number of employees: 40 Staff/60 Volunteers Maximum number of employees at anyone time:
40 Staff plus volunteers
Number and ages of students/children (if applicable): N/A Seating capacity: 12.000
Parking Spaces:
Required by code: N/A Provided: 7440 Approximately
Type of parking (i.e. size; whether covered, etc.): open field
Authorization
Owner Signature*:
Date:
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Disclosure Statement
APPLICATION APPENDIX B
Pursuant to Council Policy 101-01, prior to any action upon matters that will require discretionary action by
the Council, Planning Commission and all other official bodies of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain
ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions for a City of Chula Vista election must
be filed. The following information must be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the property that is the subject of the
application or the contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier.
Jim Baldwin
AI Baldwin
Otay Proiect. LP
2. If any person* identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals with a $2000 investment in the business (corporation/partnership) entity.
Jim Baldwin
AI Baldwin
3. If any person* identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-profit organization or trust, list the names of
any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of
the trust.
N/A
4. Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent
contractors you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter.
Kim John Kilkenny Ranie Hunter
Lex Williman
Rob Cameron Kent Aden
5. Has any person* associated with this contract had any financial dealings with an official** of the City
of Chula Vista as it relates to this contract within the past 12 months. Yes D- No ~
If Yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official** may have in this contract.
6. Have you made a contribution of more than $250 within the past twelve (12) months to a current
member of the Chula Vista City Council? No [gI Yes 0 If yes, which Council Member?
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7. Have you provided more than $340 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official** of the City of Chula
Vista in the past twelve (12) months? (This includes being a source of income, money to retire a legal
debt, gift, loan, etc.) Yes D- No ~
If Yes, which official** and what was the nature of item provided?
Date: February 2. 2006
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Ranie Hunter
Print or type name of Contractor/Applicant
*
Person is defined as: any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city,
municipality, district, or other political subdivision, -or any other group or combination acting as a
unit.
**
Official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner, Member of
a board, commission, or committee of the City, employee, or staff members.
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Development Permit Processing Agreement
APPLICATION APPENDIX C
Permit Applicant:
Applicant's Address:
Type of Permit:
Agreement Date:
Deposit Amount:
James P. Baldwin
610 West Ash Street. Suite 1500. San DieQo. CA 92101
Conditional Use Permit TemD.
This Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation ("City") and the
forenamed applicant for a development permit ("Applicant"), effective as of the Agreement Date set forth above, is made
with reference to the following facts:
Whereas, Applicant has applied to the City for a permit of the type aforereferenced ("Permit") which the City has
required to be obtained as a condition to permitting Applicant to develop a parcel of property; and,
Whereas, the City will incur expenses in order to process said permit through the various departments and before
the various boards and commissions of the City ("Processing Services"); and,
Whereas the purpose of this agreement is to reimburse the City for all expenses it will incur in connection with
providing the Processing Services;
Now, therefore, the parties do hereby agree, in exchange for the mutual promises herein contained, as follows:
1. Applicant's Duty to Pay.
Applicant shall pay all of City's expenses incurred in providing Processing Services related to Applicant's Permit, including
all of City's direct and overhead costs related thereto. This duty of Applicant shall be referred to herein as "Applicant's
Duty to Pay."
1. 1. Applicant's Deposit Duty.
As partial performance of Applicant's Duty to Pay, Applicant shall deposit the amount aforereferenced ("Deposit").
1 .1 .1 . City shall charge its lawful expenses incurred in providing Processing Services against
Applicant's Deposit. If, after the conclusion of processing Applicant's Permit, any portion of the
Deposit remains, City shall return said balance to Applicant without interest thereon. If, during the
processing of Applicant's Permit, the amount of the Deposit becomes exhausted, or is imminently
likely to become exhausted in the opinion of the e City, upon notice of same by City, Applicant
shall forthwith provide such additional deposit as City shall calculate as reasonably necessary to
continue Processing Services. The duty of Applicant to initially deposit and to supplement said
deposit as herein required shall be known as "Applicant's Deposit Duty".
2. City's Duty.
City shall, upon the condition that Applicant is no in breach of Applicant's Duty to Payor Applicant's Deposit Duty,
use good faith to provide processing services in relation to Applicant's Permit application.
2.1. City shall have no liability hereunder to Applicant for the failure to process Applicant's Permit application, or for
failure to process Applicant's Permit within the time frame requested by Applicant or estimated by City.
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2.2. By execution of this agreement Applicant shall have no right to the Permit for which Applicant has applied.
City shall use its discretion in valuating Applicant's Permit Application without regard to Applicant's promise to pay for the
Processing Services, or the execution of the Agreement.
3. Remedies.
3.1. Suspension of Processing
In addition to all other rights and remedies which the City shall otherwise have at law or equity, the City has the
right to suspend and/or withhold the processing of the Permit which is the subject matter of this Agreement, as well as the
Permit which may be the subject matter of any other Permit which Applicant has before the City.
3.2. Civil Collection
In addition to all other rights and remedies which the City shall otherwise have at law or equity, the City has the
right to collect all sums which are or may become due hereunder by civil action, and upon instituting litigation to collect
same, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
4. Miscellaneous.
4.1 Notices.
All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in
writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party shall be deemed to have been properly given or served
if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or
certified, with return receipt requested at the addresses identified adjacent to the signatures of the parties represented.
4.2 Governing LawNenue.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the federal or state courts located in San
Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this
Agreement, and performance hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista.
4.3. Multiple Signatories.
If there are multiple signatories to this agreement on behalf of Applicant, each of such signatories shall be
jointly and severally liable for the performance of Applicant's duties herein set forth.
4.4. Signatory Authority.
This signatory to this agreement hereby warrants and represents that he is the duly designated agent for the
Applicant and has been duly authorized by the Applicant to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Applicant. Signatory
shall be personally liable for Applicant's Duty to Pay and Applicant's Duty to Deposit in the event he has not been
authorized to execute this Agreement by Applicant.
4.5 Hold Harmless.
Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and
employees, from and against any claims, suits, actions or proceedings, judicial or administrative, for writs, orders,
injunction or other relief, damages, liability, cost and expense (including without limitation attorneys' fees) arising out of
City's actions in processing or issuing Applicant's Permit, or in exercising any discretion related thereto including but not
limited to the giving of proper environmental review, the holding of public hearings, the extension of due process rights,
except only for those claims, suits, actions or proceedings arising from the sole negligence or sole willful conduct of the
City, its officers, or employees known to, but not objected to, by the Applicant. Applicant's indemnification shall include
any and all costs, expenses, attorney's fees and liability incurred by the City, its officers, agents, or employees in
defending against such claims, whether the same proceed to judgement or not. Further, Applicant, at its own expense,
shall, upon written request by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against the City, its officers, agents, or
employees. Applicant's indemnification of City shall not be limited by any prior or subsequent declaration by the
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Applicant. At its sole discretion, the City may participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action, but such
participation shall not relieve the applicant of any obligation imposed by this condition.
4.6 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures.
No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement against the City unless a claim has first
been presented in writing and filed with the City of Chula Vista and acted upon by the City of Chula Vista in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1 .34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be
amended, the provisions of which are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and
procedures used by the City in the implementation of same. Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in
good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement.
Now therefore, the parties hereto, having read and understood the terms and conditions of this agreement, do hereby
express their consent to the terms hereof by setting their hand hereto on the date set forth adjacent thereto.
Dated:
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
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Dated: February 2.2006 James P. Baldwin
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Mitigated Negative Declaration
PROJECT NAME:
Conditional Use Permit for Temporary
Championship Off-Road Race 2006
PROJECT LOCATION:
Southwest of the Olympic Parkway/La Media Road
Intersection
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.:
644-030-11-00,644-030-07-00,644-030-14-00
PROJECT APPLICANT:
James P. Baldwin
CASE NO.:
IS-06-0 17
DATE OF DRAFT DOCUMENT:
March 14, 2006
DATE OF RESOURCE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING:
DATE OF FINAL DOCUMENT:
PREPARED BY:
Marni Borg, Environmental Projects Manager
A. BACKGROUND
As described in detail in Section B below, the proposed project is the temporary use of a portion
of the Otay Ranch Villages Two and Four properties for Championship Off-road Racing
(CORR). CORR was held on the same property on September 23-25 and September 30-0ctober
2, 2005 subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP and the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) for the Temporary CORR CUP (IS-05-023) (hereinafter referred to as
"MND IS-OS-023") dated July 29, 2005 was approved by City Council on August 9, 2005.
MND IS-05-023 concluded that the CORR would result in potentially significant impacts
associated with air quality, cultural and paleontological resources, geology/soils, hazards and
hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, public services, and transportation/traffic. All
impacts were determined to be reduced to below significance through event features and
mitigation measures. MND IS-05-023 is hereby incorporated by reference.
This MND (hereinafter referred to as MND IS-06-0 17) evaluates the potential environmental
effects from site preparation, off-road racing and post-racing activities associated with the
proposed four 2006 race events. This MND has been prepared by the City as the lead agency
and in conformance with 915070, subsection (a), of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is a temporary event involving off-road racing on a portion of Otay Ranch
Villages Two and Four located south of Olympic Parkway, east of the Otay Landfill and west of
La Media Road. Exhibits 1 and 2 depict the proposed project location on a regional and vicinity
scale, respectively. The off-road race event will occur on four weekends, May 20-21, July 22-
23, September 23-24 and October 21-22, 2006 with practices held on the Fridays before the
weekend events. Up to seven races are expected each day of the event with six classes of
vehicles competing during the CORR: ATV Exhibition, Pro 2 (two-wheel drive), Pro 4 (four-
wheel drive), Pro Light, Single Buggy, and Super Buggy. Each race will last approximately 15
minutes.
Exhibit 3 provides a graphical depiction of the site layout and orientation of uses for the
proposed CORR event. As shown in Exhibit 3, the site plan includes a temporary racetrack,
standslbleachers for spectators, food areas, pit areas for race participants, a camping area, and
five onsite parking lots. The racetrack is located central to the site and activities. Spectator areas
would be located on the east, north and west sides of the track. Two pit areas would be provided
for race participants. The pit areas are where race vehicles and associated maintenance trailers
would be located. Two areas for VIP and additional race participant parking will be provided.
An overnight camping area will be located west of the main activity area. The camping area will
be of sufficient size to accommodate up to 500 event attendees. A description of access and
parking, and the site preparation, event operation and post-operation phases of the CORR event
are provided below:
The primary differences between the proposed CORR race events and the 2005 CORR race
events are as follows:
· The proposed events would be on four weekends with practices on the prior Friday (May
20-21, July 22-23, September 23-24 and October 21-22, 2006. The 2005 CORR event
occurred on two weekends with practices on the prior Friday.
· There would be a fee for parking, whereas parking was free for the 2005 CORR event.
Ticket prices will be lower than the previous event.
· Overnight camping will be allowed for up to 500 vehicles, whereas camping was not
previously permitted.
. The race track will only be comprised of the "short" track. The "long" track has been
eliminated. Thus, 122 acres of the 149-acre site used for the 2005 race events would be
utilized.
CORR Access and Parkin2:
It is anticipated that the CORR event will draw approximately 12,000 spectators per day from the
San Diego County region. Freeway access to the CORR event will be from both the Telegraph
Canyon Road and Olympic Parkway interchanges at I-80S, located approximately four miles to
the west. Local roadways that may be used to access the event include Olympic Parkway,
Heritage Road, Telegraph Canyon Road, La Media Road, and Birch Road. Entrances into the
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race area will be provided at the Olympic Parkway/Heritage Road and La Media Road/Birch
Road intersections.
A total of 7,440 parking spaces will be provided onsite in five designated parking lots. Parking
Lots 1, 2 and 3 are designated for general public attendees; whereas Parking Lots 4 and 5 are
designated for handicapped/racersNIP parking. Access to Parking Lots 4 and 5 will be by
permit only. Parking Lots 1 and 5 are located at the western end of the site, and Parking Lots 2
and 4 are located at the eastern end of the site. Parking Lot 3 is located southeast of the event
area (Exhibit 3). Access to Parking Lots 1 and 5 will be provided by an existing dirt road off of
Olympic Parkway and will contain 3,185 spaces and 506 spaces, respectively. Access to Parking
Lots 2 and 4 will be from an existing dirt road off of La Media Road and would contain 828
spaces and 253 spaces, respectively. Parking Lot 3 will be accessible from the graded, but
unpaved, portion of La Media and will include approximately 2,668 spaces. A shuttle will be
provided to transport spectators to and from Parking Lot 3. Parking Lots 1 and 2 are on
agricultural land that has been mowed. By maintaining the root structure, dust will be minimized
in these areas, and agricultural activities can resume after the last CORR event. Parking Lots 3,
4, and 5 as well as the proposed camping area have been graded in accordance with previously
approved grading permits.
No race-event parking will be permitted in residential areas. Race-event staff members will be
positioned at entrances into residential areas to direct race spectators into designated parking
areas. No parking will be permitted along the existing dirt access roads off of Olympic Parkway
and La Media Road.
Site Preparation Phase
As noted previously, a CORR event was previously held on the subject site in 2005. The 2005
event involved approximately 149 acres. A grading permit was issued on August 11, 2005 to
prepare the track, the pit areas and some of the parking areas for the 2005 event. The proposed
2006 CORR event would involve approximately 122 acres of the original 149-acre site. The
difference in acreage is due to the fact that the "long track" has been eliminated from the event.
Only the main race track will be utilized in the proposed race events. All other areas of the
project site previously utilized for the 2005 event will be part of the proposed 2006 event.
Site preparation would begin about May 1, 2006. Activities associated with site preparation
involve minor leveling of the track and other previously graded areas, mowing of previously
mowed areas, set up for the pit area for race crews, spectator stands and food service areas, and
installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control erosion and sediment transport and
to contain hazardous material storage areas. Some ofthe improvements associated with the track
and parking areas are already in place from the 2005 CORR event. Due to 2005 grading
activities, no grading would occur for the proposed 2006 race events; therefore a grading pennit
is not required.
Similar to the 2005 event, existing dirt access roads off of Olympic Parkway and La Media Road
will provide access to onsite parking and the race event area. No new grading will be required
for the access roads; however, a cover of crushed asphalt will be re-applied to the access roads to
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minimize dust emissions. In addition, watering of the access roads and all cleared areas will
occur throughout site preparation to minimize dust emissions. Gravel may also be laid down at
transition areas from dirt to paved surfaces to reduce dust.
The maintenance area for race vehicles (pit areas) will be located to the north and east of the
racetrack (Exhibit 3). These areas, as well as the storage area for hazardous materials/waste and
restroom areas, will be lined with an impervious material to prevent spills and potential leakage
of automobile fluids and other materials into the ground or any waterways. In addition, any
storage, handling or disposal of hazardous materials/waste will be in accordance with local, state
and federal laws.
Because the CORR event is temporary, no permanent utilities will be constructed. Generators for
lighting and electricity will be brought onto the site, as well as portable restrooms facilities and
water. Temporary standslbleachers and any equipment needed for the spectator and
entertainment areas will also be provided by the event sponsor.
Installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) as described in the previously approved
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the 2005 CORR event will be required
during site preparation. The BMPs are required to control erosion, stabilize manufactured
slopes, reduce site runoff and protect water quality. The required BMPs for this phase are
described in Attachment A, Implementation of Best Management Practices for Storm Water
Pol/ution Prevention at the Gtay Ranch Championship Race Track Site. The specified BMPs
will require approval by the Director of Public Works and will be monitored throughout the
event.
Race Event Phase
As previously mentioned, the race events will occur on four weekends, May 20-21, July 22-23,
September 23-24 and October 21-22,2006. Race event hours will be generally from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Practices will occur on the Fridays before the event from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Actual racing on the weekend will begin during a one hour practice session from
9:30 to 10:30am. On the race event days, up to six races will be held each day of the event. The
last race will conclude at approximately 3 p.m. Limited non-racing weekday activities would
involve registration and technical inspections. The CUP will require that no race car engines
shall be operated before 8 a.m. and no racing on the track will occur before 9:30 a.m.
In addition to the racing activities, one Eurocopter helicopter will fly over the site at an elevation
of 100 to 1000 feet above the race track to film the race events. The helicopter will only access
the site from the south, and will avoid flyovers to the north, northeast and northwest. The
helicopter will be up periodically taping the 15 minute race events throughout the day, resulting
in a total air time of 3.5 hours within a 24-hour time frame.
Post race events may include an awards ceremony, which will conclude at sunset. No concerts
will be permitted. Loud speakers, microphones and other audio-visual equipment will be
provided to announce races. Night-lighting will be limited to the pit area, overnight camping and
vendor staging areas.
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Overnight camping will be permitted for event attendees (up to 500 camping spaces). The
camping area would consist of 14.3 acres and would be located west of the proposed race track
between Parking Lots 1 and 5. Security will be provided in the camping area from the end of the
last race to 7 a.m. the following day. Use of the track after the final race will not be permitted.
Security will have cell phones and will have direct access to City of Chula Vista Police
Department. Specific requirements for onsite security will be outlined in the Security Plan to be
prepared by the applicant and approved by the Chief of Police.
During the time in-between the weekend race events, the race areas will be closed off to the
public. The safety/security plan prepared for the project will require that the gate surrounding
the race areas is locked. During the weekend race events, access to the race areas would also be
locked after race activities have ceased for the day, and access to the site will only be permitted
for race participants, crew members and security staff. Racing events will not be held if it rains.
Race participants will arrive on the Wednesday before the race events. Equipment, race vehicles
and some race participants/crews will remain onsite for the duration of the weekend race event.
Security, fire and medical services will be provided on each weekend of the CORR events. The
event sponsors will have security personnel onsite, at entrances and other offsite locations, as
needed. The City of Chula Vista Police Department will provide supplementary law
enforcement services. In addition, the City of Chula Vista Fire Department and an emergency
medical service provider will be available in case of medical emergencies. A security plan and
emergency medical plan will be prepared by the project applicant and will be approved by the
City Police and Fire Departments, respectively, prior to the start of the race events. In addition, a
traffic control plan will be developed to facilitate arrival and departure from the event and will
require approval by the City Police Chief and City Engineer prior to the start of race events.
Maintenance of racing vehicles will occur within the designated pit areas. Maintenance may
include refueling, mounting racing wheels, and checking/refilling of fluids. General clean-up
and trash pick-up of the pit area, spectator stands, foodlbeverage area and parking lots will occur
on a daily basis. Access roads, parking lots and the race track will be watered to minimize dust
emISSIOns.
Installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) as described in the previously approved
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the 2005 CORR event will be required
during the race events. The BMPs are required to provide containment of hazardous materials
storage areas, deter seepage of potentially toxic substances into the soil, minimize sediment
transport off-site, control dust, minimize site runoff, prevent trash from entering the MSCP
Preserve area and protect water quality. The required BMPs for this phase are described in
Attachment A, Implementation of Best Management Practices for Storm Water Pollution
Prevention at the Otay Ranch Championship Race Track Site. The specified BMPs will require
approval by the Director of Public Works.
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Post Race Event Phase
Post-event activities essentially consist of site clean up and soil stabilization of exposed slopes.
All trash and debris generated by the proposed project will be removed. All temporary
structures, stands, bleachers, canopies, portable restroom facilities, and power generators will be
disassembled and removed from the site. Any containers with hazardous materials/waste will be
properly disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) as described in the previously approved
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the 2005 CORR event will be required
during the post-race event phase. The BMPs are required to minimize site runoff, protect water
quality and encourage revegetation of manufactured slopes and graded areas. The required
BMPs for this phase are described in Attachment A, Implementation of Best Management
Practices for Storm Water Pollution Prevention at the Otay Ranch Championship Race Track
Site. The specified BMPs will require approval by the Director of Public Works.
BMPs that provide for erosion control and reduction of sediment transport into drainages,
including desilt basins and silt fencing, will remain in place. In addition, any created slopes will
be hydroseeded with a native seed mix that incorporates a soil binder/stabilizer at the direction of
the City Engineer. The native seed mix will contain drought tolerant, non-invasive plant species
as no irrigation will be provided. Stabilization of constructed slopes and other disturbed areas
within the project site will occur in accordance with the City's grading ordinance.
Discretionarv Actions/Other Proiect Approvals
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) will be required to conduct the proposed CORR events. The
following additional approvals will be required in order to implement the proposed project.
. City of Chula Vista Engineering: approval of BMPs and traffic control plan;
. City of Chula Vista Police Department: approval of security plan and traffic control plan;
and
· City of Chula Vista Fire Department: approval of emergency medical plan.
C. PROJECT SETTING
The proposed project site is located within a portion of Otay Ranch, in southern San Diego
County, California (Exhibit 1). Specifically, the project area occupies approximately 122 acres
southwest of the Olympic Parkway and La Media Road intersection in the City ofChula Vista as
shown in Exhibit 2. The project site is located on the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5 minute series,
Otay Mesa quadrangle, Section 12, Township 18 South, Range 1 West. Olympic Parkway forms
the northern border of the proposed project site, with Wolf Canyon located adjacent to the
southeastern portion of the site. The future southern alignment of Heritage Road will be the
western boundary of the site. La Media Road generally forms the eastern boundary of the site.
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The Lower Otay Landfill is located southwest of the site (Exhibit 2). The Lower Otay Reservoir
is over three miles east of the project, and Interstate 805 is approximately one mile to the west.
The entire project site is topographically diverse with elevations ranging from 355 feet above
mean sea level (AMSL) in the southern portion to 513 feet AMSL in the northeastern portion.
The project site consists of rolling hills and relatively steep tributary canyons and is situated
between two significant ridgelines: Poggi Canyon, which is located to the north and Wolf
Canyon, which occurs to the south of the site. Numerous drainages trend north to south into
Wolf Canyon, eventually draining into Otay River which is two miles to the south of the site.
Poggi Canyon creek runs along the northern border of the site within channels created as part of
the Olympic Parkway project. Soils onsite consist of Diablo clays, Diablo-Olivenhain complex,
terrace escarpments, Linne clay loams, Olivenhain cobbly loams, and Salinas clay loam
(Bowman 1973).
The CORR racetrack, location of parking lots and other uses associated with the proposed
project were intentionally sited and designed to avoid impacts to sensitive vegetation types. The
existing land covers within the footprint of the proposed project, which includes the CORR track,
pit area, spectator stands, foodlbeverage area, camping area, restrooms and parking lots, consist
of previously graded/developed areas associated with previously approved activities (soil borrow
sites and the former ranch headquarters), ruderal (weedy) areas adjacent to the ranch
headquarters, agricultural land, and previous racing activities. The proposed project site does
not contain any natural or sensitive habitats.
Surrounding land uses include the Otay Ranch High School immediately north of the site,
developed residential uses in Village One located farther to the north (north of the existing
Olympic Parkway), developing residential uses in Villages Six and Seven to the east and
southeast (east of the existing paved La Media Road), Wolf Canyon and the MSCP Preserve to
the south, Otay Landfill to the southwest, and undeveloped land to the south.
D. PRIOR APPROVALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Otav Ranch General Development Plan/Subre!!ional Plan Proeram EIR
The Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR #90-01) for Otay Ranch General
Development Plan/Subregional Plan (GDP/SRP) was prepared and certified jointly by the City of
Chula Vista and County of San Diego. The Program EIR 90-01 addresses the environmental
impacts of implementation of the Otay Ranch GP AlGDP/SRP and related documents, which
include Facility Implementation Plans, a Village Phasing Plan, Phase One Resource
Management Plan (RMP), and a Service/Revenue Plan. As part of Program EIR 90-01, a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was prepared to define implementation
of the mitigation measures described in the Program EIR. The Otay Ranch GDP/SRP designates
the site for residential and mixed use development. Relative to the project site, the Program EIR
identified significant noise, biological resources, air quality, geology, cultural resources,
paleontological resources and cumulative agricultural resource impacts associated with build-out
of the site in accordance with the GDP.
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Olympic Parkway MND
A portion of the site where the pit areas will be located has been previously graded as a soil
borrow site for the construction of Olympic Parkway. As such, the environmental analysis
(MND) for Olympic Parkway (MND IS-00-042) addressed the environmental effects associated
with removal of land covers, and grading of the site. The MND addressed impacts associated
with erosion, air quality, biological resources and cultural resources and found them to be
significant but mitigable. Relative to the borrow site that was located within the project area, no
sensitive vegetation communities were identified and as such, no significant biological impacts
were identified for the borrow operation within the proposed project boundaries.
Final Villa2:e Seven Sectional Plannin2: Area and Tentative Maps EIR
Parking Lot 3 will be located within a portion of Village Four, southeast of Wolf Canyon (see
Exhibit 3). The area designated as Parking Lot 3 has been graded as a borrow site in accordance
with an approved grading plan for the Village Seven Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and
associated Tentative Maps (TMs). Impacts associated with the borrow site were addressed in the
Village Seven SPA Plan and TMs Final EIR #04-06 (certified October 12,2004). The primary
issues addressed in the Village Seven SPA Plan and TMs Final EIR 04-06 relative to the borrow
site included erosion/water quality/drainage, air quality, biological resources and cultural
resources.
Draft Villa2:e Two. Three and Four (portion) SPA Plan and TM Second Tier EIR
The majority of the proposed CORR event site is located within the Otay Ranch Village Two
planning area. In accordance with the General Plan and Otay Ranch General Development Plan,
the site (as part of Village Two) is planned for residential, commercial, industrial, park and open
space uses. A SPA Plan has been prepared for Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three and portion of
Village Four, and a TM has been prepared for Villages Two and portion of Village Four. A draft
EIR was prepared for the proposed SPA and TM (EIR #02-02), and was issued for public review
on March 1,2006. The EIR addresses buildout of Village Two in accordance with the SPA and
TM. Residential and mix-use areas are planned for the subject CORR event site. The Draft EIR
identified the following environmental issue areas as significant and unmitigable: Relative to
the project site, this Second Tier EIR identified significant noise, biological resources, air
quality, geology, cultural resources, paleolontological resources and cumulative agricultural
resource impacts associated with build-out of the site. Mitigation measures were provided to
reduce impacts to these resources.
Issues addressed in the Draft EIR that are relevant to the proposed action include potential
impacts associated with air quality, and geology and soils. In addition, data rrom biological
surveys for this project were used to address biological impacts for the proposed 2006 CORR
events.
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MND for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Championship Off-Road Race (MND
IS-05-023)
As discussed in Section A, the proposed project site was previously used for off-road racing
activities in 2005 as addressed in the MND for a CUP for Temporary CORR (IS-04-023) dated
July 29,2005. The environmental analysis in MND IS-05-023 addressed the potential impacts to
the environment from the grading of the site, and actual race and associated activities including
parking, spectator and food stands, portable restrooms, pit areas, awards ceremony and live
music. Issues addressed in the MND include land use, aesthetics, biological resources, cultural
resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality,
mineral resources, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation and
traffic, and utilities and services systems. MND IS-05-023 concluded that the CORR would
result in potentially significant impacts associated with air quality, cultural and paleontological
resources, geology/soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, public
services, and transportation/traffic. All impacts were determined to be reduced to below
significance through event features and mitigation measures. This document is incorporated by
reference and is available for review at the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building
Department, 430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA.
E. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING AND PLANS
The project site is part of the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP). The GDP was
approved by the County of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista in October, 1993 and was
amended in December 2005. The GDP identifies conceptual development, circulation and open
space plans. Each Village of Otay Ranch will be developed in accordance with a SPA Plan,
which outlines specific development standards and regulations and functions in the same manner
as zoning regulations.
Current zoning for the site is Planned Community (PC). As a required component of the draft
SP A for Village Two, Three and Four (portion), Planned Community District Regulations have
been prepared, but not yet been adopted, for this site. The proposed CORR event is allowed
subject approval of a CUP by the City Council as provided for in the Unclassified Use Section
19.54 of the Municipal Code. Because the use is temporary, it will not require amendments to
the Chula Vista General Plan, or the Otay Ranch GDP
F. IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
The City of Chula Vista determined that the proposed project would have significant
environmental effects (see the Environmental Checklist included in this MND). All of these
effects have been mitigated to below significance by project design or mitigation measures (see
Section G and the attached MMRP). The preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not
be required. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section
15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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Aesthetics
Aesthetic impacts were analyzed in MND IS-05-0n, which concluded that the temporary
aesthetic changes that would result from the 2005 CORR event would not result in adverse
impacts. The proposed CORR event would be similar in scope to the 2005 event with the
exception that not all of the original 149-acre site will be utilized with the 2006 events.
The proposed project would occur over four weekends and does not propose any permanent
structures or improvements. The total area that would be used by the proposed event activities
encompasses approximately 121.8 acres, of which 57 acres have already been graded as a soil
borrow location for other development in Otay Ranch. Additional grading occurred on the site in
accordance with an approved grading permit for the 2005 CORR event. Only minor clearing or
leveling surface preparation activities will be required for the proposed event. No modifications
to existing natural landform would occur, therefore there would be no impacts associated with
grading. No grading permit will be required.
The proposed activities would include temporary tent-like structures, spectator stands, shade
canopies, and portable restroom facilities as well as parked vehicles that would be visible from
some public and private vantages points primarily to the north and east. However, due to its
location between two ridgelines, the racetrack would not be visible from public roadways.
Nighttime security lighting would be allowed in the pit areas and overnight camping areas
located on the north, east and west areas of the site (Exhibit 3). The night lighting would be
visible from residential areas to the north and east of the site. Because the nighttime lighting
would be temporary, occurring over four independent weekends, the proposed project would not
permanently alter the aesthetic or visual character of the site or result in a new source of
substantial light or glare. Therefore, the proposed 2006 CORR event is not anticipated to result
in significant impacts to aesthetics.
Air Quality
An air quality technical report was prepared by Scientific Resources Associated (March 2006)
for the project and is available at the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department,
430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA for review. Project related emissions would occur from vehicles
traveling to the CORR event site, race vehicle emissions generated during race events and dust
generated by the racing activities.
Site Preparation Phase
Site preparation phase of the project would result in emISSIOns associated with heavy
construction equipment and site preparation personnel commuting to and from the site. Fugitive
dust would also be generated during the site preparation phase. Table 1 identifies the estimated
emissions generated by site preparation activities. As shown in Table 1, emissions during this
phase of the project are calculated to be 21.94pounds per day (lbs/day) for CO and 37.51Ibs/day
for NOx; which is below the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
significance threshold of 550 and 250 lbs/day, respectively. In addition, fugitive dust levels
measured as PMIO are calculated at 80.2 lbs/day which is below the threshold of 150 Ibs/day. It
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should be noted that the project proposes to incorporate dust control measures as project design
features which would reduce PMIO emissions to 39.911bs/day (as shown in Table 2). Therefore,
the site preparation phase of the proposed project would not result in significant fugitive dust or
other air quality impacts.
Race Event Phase
The primary sources of emissions created during the race event would be automotive traffic from
spectators, employees, support vehicles, and the race participants. Up to 25 vehicles are
expected to participate in each race, and each race is expected to last 15 minutes. There would be
15 minute intervals between races, during which trucks would spray water to moisten the
racetrack. In calculating emissions from racing vehicles, the number of vehicles participating in
each race and the distance (number of laps) was used to determine the total distance traveled.
The track distance is 0.97 mile with an additional 0.43 mile for the starting area. Number of laps
ranges from 10 to 16 depending on the type of racing vehicle and the amount of time allotted to
each race is 15 minutes. All portable generators greater than 50HP would have appropriate
permits from the California Air Resource Board (CARB), therefore, these emissions are not
included in this analysis.
Emissions were based on the use oflight-duty vehicles such as dune buggies and ATVs, with the
US. EPA's emission factors for travel on unpaved roads from the Compilation of Air Pollutant
Emission Factors (AP-42), Section 13.2 (US. EPA 2003). The emission from unpaved roads are
estimated based on the distance traveled, weight of the vehicle, silt content on the unpaved
surfaces, and moisture content of the surface. Assuming a mean vehicle weight of 0.25 tons due
to the lightweight nature of the racing vehicles, assuming a silt content of8.5 percent based on
construction sites from the US.EPA's document, and assuming a 2 percent moisture content,
emissions from the unpaved surface would be 482.37Ibs/day, as shown in Table 3. However,
when project design features that have been identified in Section H were incorporated into the
URBEMIS 2002 model in determining project related air quality impacts. PMIO emissions were
reduced from 481.0 to 49.48 Ibs/day (refer to Tables 3 and 4). Therefore, impacts would be less
than significant.
In addition to measuring overall air quality effects, the analysis for the project examined
localized carbon monoxide (CO) impacts. CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways
because the most notable sources of carbon monoxide are motor vehicles. For this reason carbon
monoxide concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a roadway
network, and are used as an indicator of its impacts on local air quality.
To verify that the project would not cause or contribute to a violation of the CO standard, a
screening evaluation of the potential for CO "hot spot" was conducted. According to the
guidance from the Caltrans ITS Transportation Project-Level Carbon Monoxide Protocol, the
CALINE4 model was conducted at the intersections that would be affected by the project
(Olympic Parkway and Heritage Road, Olympic Parkway and La Media Road, La Media Road
and Birch Road, and La Media Road and the proposed southern parking lot) to evaluate the
incremental concentration associated with traffic at the events. According to the model, none of
the intersections analyzed would exceed the standard for CO concentrations (SRA 2006).
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Further, a traffic control plan will be required to assure that spectator traffic moves quickly and
efficiently at key intersections thereby avoiding significant delays. Lastly, traffic would be
generated on weekends when peak hour commutes would not be occurring, and therefore it is
unlikely that the temporary traffic associated with the racing events would degrade the level of
service significantly. Therefore, no CO "hot spots" are anticipated.
During some of the proposed 2006 CORR events, grading activities could be occurring for the
development of the surrounding Village Two (subject to project approval). As indicated in the
Draft EIR for Village Two, Three and Four (portion) SPA Plan and TM (EIR # 02-02),
construction-related air quality impacts would be significant. Since construction activities from
Village Two could occur simultaneously with the CORR event, and the CORR event would
contribute to the significant air quality impact, a condition of project approval would be required
to cease future grading activities within Village Two (if approved) during all race activities to
avoid cumulative air quality impacts.
Post Race Event Phase
Once the operation phase of the project has been completed, emissions would be generated from
the transport of any contaminated soil (i.e., oil and gasoline from on-site vehicles) from the
project site to appropriate disposal locations approved by local, state, and federal agencies. If
required for site cleanup, it is anticipated that soil would be transported off-site.
In addition, after the racing event is completed, the disturbed areas of the site would be
hydro seeded to stabilize slopes and reduce runoff during the rainy season. The activities
involved with hydro seeding include one truck traveling to the project site and spraying the
hydroseed mix onto the effected areas. Hence, one additional truck would be traveling to and
from the project site, post project operation.
The quantity of trucks traveling to and from the project and amount of soil being disturbed
during the post-operation phase is anticipated to be the same or less than what would be
generated during the site preparation phase and therefore, post-operation emissions are
anticipated to be less than significant. No mitigation measures are required.
A2:ricultural Resources
Agricultural resources were analyzed in MND IS-05-023. The MND concluded that the 2005
CORR event would not result in adverse impacts to agricultural resources.
Historically, the project area was used for dry farming, as well as cattle and sheep grazing. Crop
production was limited to hay and grains (typically barley) due to limited water availability.
Portions of the property that have not been disturbed by existing grading (soil borrow) or
historical use as the ranch headquarters are actively tilled. The project area does not contain
designated Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance or Unique Farmland (United
States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, California Department of
Agriculture). The site has been locally designated as Farmland of Local Importance and is
identified as Grazing Land. No land within the project area is subject to the Williamson Act.
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In 2005, approximately 74 acres of agricultural land was graded for a temporary race event. This
area remains cleared and since the proposed project would be completely located within the 2005
site no new agricultural impacts would result. Existing agricultural fields will be utilized for
parking. The fields have been harvested, and the remaining vegetation has been mowed. Thus,
the temporary parking on the fields will not preclude used of the land for agricultural purposes
after the race events. Therefore, there would be no impacts to agricultural uses on the site.
Biolo2:ical Resources
Biological Resources were analyzed in MND IS-05-023. The MND concluded that the 2005
CORR events would not result in adverse biological impacts. The analysis of biological issues
contained in MND IS-05-023 and in this analysis is based on biological data collected for the
Village Two project site (EIR # 02-02) as documented in the biological technical report for that
project entitled: Biological Resources Technical Report for Otay Ranch Village Two and Three
(Dudek, 2006). Specifically, vegetation mapping and focused surveys for coastal California
gnatcatcher surveys were performed and updated between 2000 and 2004 on the Village Two
project site.
Similar to the 2005 CORRevent, the proposed CORR events would not result in any direct
impacts to sensitive biological resources, including sensitive habitats or species. The entire
project area has been subject to disturbance from approved grading, agricultural operations and
the 2005 CORR event. No sensitive habitats or plant or animal species occur onsite. No new or
additional direct impacts to biological resources would result from the proposed project.
Therefore, the project would not have a substantial adverse direct effect on any riparian habitat
or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations.
The project site is located adjacent to the City's MSCP Preserve. Implementation of the
proposed project will result in indirect impacts to sensitive habitat and species found within the
Preserve. In order to reduce indirect impacts to the Preserve, the project will be required to
adhere to specific guidelines established in the Adjacency Management Issues discussion in the
Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan (Section 7.5.2 of the Subarea Plan). The following is a
summary of the requirements relevant to the proposed project, and a discussion of project
compliance.
Drainage/T oxics:
All developed and paved areas must prevent the release of toxins, chemicals, petroleum
products, exotic plant materials and other elements that might degrade or harm the natural
environment or ecosystem processes within the Preserve.
The project would involve the use, transport, storage, handling and disposal of toxic substances
such as gasoline and other automotive fluids. Use of these substances onsite would occur for the
short duration of time of the racing event. No use of these substances would occur in the MSCP
Preserve, which is located approximately 150 feet from the edge of the racetrack and over 500
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feet from the pit area. As discussed under the Hazards and Hazardous Materials section, BMPs
would be implemented during all phases of the project to mitigate for potential impacts
associated with hazardous waste/toxins entering drainages. These BMPs are specified in
Appendix A and require City review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
The following summarizes the BMPs from Appendix A, and are required to reduce effects
associated with drainage and toxics to less than significant levels, as required by the Subarea
Plan:
Containment Areas - BMPs utilized during Race Events include secondary containment at pit
areas, vehicle wash stations, portable bathrooms, trash disposal and materials storage areas.
Additionally, fuel storage and used oil collection areas are bermed and double-lined to ensure no
outflows. Vactor trucks are used to remove runoff from the containment areas and the collected
runoff is disposed of in accordance with City standards. Hazardous materials are placed in
containers that prevent contact with runoff and spillage to the storm water conveyance system.
Secondary containment, such as berms or dykes, is also provided. Hazardous Waste containers
have secondary containment and remain covered at all times. Run-off from adjacent areas is
prevented from coming into contact with the containment areas. Storage, wash, and maintenance
areas are sufficiently impervious to contain leaks and spills. Attached lids are provided on all
trash containers to minimize spillage of water that may be contaminated with municipal waste.
Site Runoff - Three desilt basins are designed as retention basins, and thus, no runoff is allowed
to discharge from these basins. At the conclusion of each racing event, accumulated debris and
pollutants will be removed from the basins and disposed of in accordance with City standards. A
perimeter fence is located between the grading limits and the MSCP preserve line to prevent the
intrusion of trash, debris or sediment to the MSCP area.
Maintenance - Dust and trash control measures are included as well. To further inhibit sediment
accumulation, the track is watered between races. Onsite trash collection is provided throughout
the event. Parking areas are graded, with silt fences and bio- filters along the perimeter to treat oil
and grease from parked vehicles. A vegetative buffer surrounding the site to within 100' from the
disturbed area will remain planted in hay for the duration of the project.
There are no permanent utilities at the site. Generators, water trucks, a vactor truck, and portable
bathroom facilities are utilized. No temporary facilities will remain on site after the final race
event. Long-term maintenance of all BMP's in use at the project site are the responsibility of
James P. Baldwin and Associates who guarantee performance of proper BMP maintenance by
the posting of a performance bond as required by the City of Chula Vista.
Access Roads - There are proposed access roads into the site. These are used for public access
during race events. The north entrance from Olympic Parkway runs southeast toward the
material storage and delivery area, which is used as a public parking area during race events. The
east entrance from La Media Road runs west towards the vendors' entrance and parking area
during race events. Each of these access roads has a crushed asphalt base 6" in depth, for the first
200' from the point of entry. Maintenance will be continuous during race events. James P.
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Baldwin & Associates and Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) will be responsible for the
maintenance of these construction entrances and all other BMP's described herein.
Tracking - To insure that no tracked sediment reaches the storm drain system, a sweeper truck is
employed to remove any sediment deposited onto Olympic Parkway or La Media Road due to
increased traffic during race events. All efforts are made to prevent mud from being tracked
onto public roads. In no case will vehicles be permitted to drive on, or park in muddy areas, or to
leave the site without first removing any accumulations ofloose mud. In the event of heavy rain,
where there is significant surface runoff and the safety ofrace participants is in jeopardy, all race
events will cease.
Wind Erosion/Dust Control - Silt fencing is provided between the edge of grading and the MSCP
preserve line to prevent intrusion of trash, debris or sediment to the MSCP area. This BMP is
designed to capture wind-blown pollutants. To enhance the dust control efforts, the track will be
watered extensively between races. To enhance trash control efforts, on site trash collection is
provided throughout race events.
Desilt Basins - Runoff from the track surface drains to one of three proposed desilt basins. These
basins are designed as retention basins. No runoff is allowed to discharge from these basins. At
the conclusion of racing events, these basins will be eliminated as the re-grading project is
completed. The existing desilt basin located near the intersection of Heritage Road and Olympic
Parkway will remain and will serve as treatment for runoff from a portion of the site including
the east access road.
Re-vegetation - Existing vegetation has been retained where ever possible. Disturbed areas of
the site will be re-graded after the final race event to allow re-vegetation using hay as the
primary method of soil stabilization.
Lighting:
Lighting of all developed areas adjacent to the Preserve should be directed away from the
Preserve wherever feasible and consistent with public safety. Where necessary, development
should provide adequate shielding to protect the Preserve and sensitive species from night
lighting.
Temporary lighting associated with the CORR event would be limited to the pit area, spectator
area and camping area. The lighting for these areas would be directed downward, and away from
the Preserve. In addition, these areas would not be located adjacent to the Preserve. The portion
of the project that is located adjacent to the Preserve is the track area. The track portion of the
project site would not be lighted, and no race events would occur at night. The evening lighting
would be necessary in the spectator area for the post race event activities, such as the award
ceremony. All CORR activities would conclude by 7 p.m. Nighttime lighting in the pit and
camping areas would be required for security purposes. These areas requiring nighttime lighting
are located over 500 feet from the MSCP Preserve. Because nighttime lighting would be
required for a short duration of time (four independent weekends), no indirect lighting impacts
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are anticipated. Therefore, the project will not generate significant indirect lighting that will
impact biological resources in the Preserve.
Noise:
Uses in or adjacent to the Preserve should be designed to minimize noise impacts. Berms or
walls should be constructed adjacent to commercial areas and any other use that may introduce
noises that could impact or interfere with wildlife utilization of the Preserve. Excessively noisy
uses or activities adjacent to breeding areas, including temporary grading activities, must
incorporate noise reduction measures or be curtailed during the breeding season of sensitive
bird species.
As discussed in the Noise analysis of this MND, noise resulting from project related activities
includes noise associated with vehicle racing, loudspeakers, overhead helicopter flights, or other
incidental sound sources associated with the events. Species of concern relative to this policy
(i.e. sensitive bird species) include the coastal California gnatcatcher. The project site is located
150 feet from the MSCP Preserve boundary; however, the nearest location for potential habitat
for coastal California gnatcatcher (coastal sage scrub) within the Preserve exists 1,500 feet to the
south of the project site. Surveys for gnatcatcher conducted in 2002 within the portions of the
Preserve that are in the vicinity of the proj ect indicated no occupied habitat. As discussed in the
Noise Section below; , as a worst case analysis, the coastal sage scrub within the Preserve is
assumed to be occupied and is therefore considered to be potentially affected by project-
generated noise.
Although the Subarea Plan does not identify a specific numerical threshold related to operational
noise effects on sensitive bird breeding activity, a generally accepted standard for gnatcatcher is
60 dBA LEQ. Based on noise calculations for the proposed activities, noise levels would reach
57 dB at the closest areas of potential habitat. Because the calculated noise level is below the 60
dBA LEQ threshold, no indirect impacts on potential gnatcatcher breeding activity would result
and impacts would be less than significant.
Invasives:
No invasive non-native plant species shall be introduced into areas immediately adjacent to the
Preserve.
The project does not propose landscaping that would introduce invasive species, and the erosion
control BMPs specifically require that native plant species be used.
As noted, the project does not involve any direct impacts to sensitive biological resources, since
the entire area has been previously utilized for the 2005 race events and no sensitive habitat or
wildlife currently existing on site. Implementation of the proposed temporary uses includes
measures to avoid indirect impacts on the Preserve through adherence with the Subarea Plan
requirements relative to adjacency management issues. Therefore, the project would not result in
any conflicts with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
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Because no sensitive species or habitats would be affected by the project, and because the project
would adhere to the requirements of the Subarea Plan, no significant impacts to biological
resources would result from the implementation of the proposed project.
Cultural and Paleontolo{!ical Resources
Archaeological investigations were conducted on the project site for the 2005 CORR event and
were addressed in the MND IS-05-023. The MND concluded that 2005 CORR event would not
result in adverse cultural impacts.
Three archaeological sites have been recorded within the project impact area: SDI-ll,294H;
SDI-12,289; and SDI-16,679. Two of these sites, SDI-12,289 and SDI-16,679, were identified
as small prehistoric camps. These two sites were subjected to testing and evaluation programs
and determined not to be significant. The third site, SDI-ll,294H, is the location of the Otay
Ranch Farm Complex. This historic site was subjected to a data recovery investigation. The
investigations of the historic site resulted in the mitigation of impacts to the site from proposed
development of the Village Two SPA Plan. No further investigations were required for the
historic site.
MND IS-05-023 also addressed paleontological resources. The Otay, San Diego and Sweetwater
Formations, which are located at the project site, have high potential to bear paleontological
resources. Terrace Deposits and the Mission Valley Formation, also onsite, have moderate
paleontological resource potential.
The 2005 CORR event, addressed potential impacts to these resources due to proposed grading
activities. Since no grading activities are proposed for the 2006 CORR event, there would be no
impact to archaeological or paleontological resources.
Geolo{!v and Soils
A preliminary geotechnical investigation indicated that no geotechnical hazards exist within the
project vicinity that would have the potential to impact the proposed uses. The project site has
already been graded for previous site activities, and therefore only minimal clearing and leveling
activities would be conducted. Erosion impacts could occur during site preparation and race
activities. Erosion control measures and erosion BMPs are identified in Attachment A
,
Implementation of Best Management Practices for Storm Water Pollution Prevention at the Otay
Ranch Championship Race Track Site, and would mitigate potential impacts resulting from
erosion to less than significant. The erosion control measures identified in Appendix A would
require review and approval by the Director of Public Works. With implementation of the
proposed mitigation measures during site preparation and operation, impacts resulting from
potential soil erosion would be less than significant.
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Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hazards and Hazardous Materials were analyzed in MND IS-05-023 that concluded the 2005
CORR event would not result in adverse hazards and hazardous material impacts.
Similar to the 2005 CORR event, the proposed CORR event would involve the transport,
storage, and handling of hazardous materials (gasoline and engine fluids) associated with the
proposed activities for a short duration of time. Potential impacts resulting from exposure to or
leaks/spills of hazardous materials may occur; however, BMPs would be in place that would
reduce potential impacts to less than significant. The BMPs are identified in Appendix A and are
identified as mitigation measures in Section G of this document. BMPs include features such as
special drums that would serve as self-contained treatment for all runoff from maintenance bays
(pit areas), vehicle and equipment wash areas, bathroom areas, and trash and material storage
areas. The Vactor trucks would be used to remove runoff from the containment drums and the
collected runoff would be disposed of in accordance with City standards. Hazardous materials
would be placed in an enclosure that prevents contact with runoff or spillage to the storm water
conveyance system. Storage, wash, and maintenance areas for race vehicles and hazardous
materials/waste, as well as restroom areas would be lined with an impervious material to contain
leaks and spills and these areas would (where feasible) have a roof or awning to minimize direct
precipitation within the secondary containment area. With implementation of the BMPs, project
impacts related to hazardous materials would be less than significant.
Hvdrolo!!v and Water Quality
Hydrology and water quality was analyzed in MND IS-05-023 that concluded the 2005 CORR
event would not result in adverse impacts to hydrology and water quality.
Similar to the 2005 CORR event, the proposed CORR events would involve activities that have
the potential to result in potential impacts to hydrology and water quality. During race events,
urban runoff from the site has the potential to contribute pollutants, including oil and grease,
suspended solids, metals, gasoline, and pathogens to the receiving waters. Once the CORR event
is complete, some portions of the site, including manufactured slopes, may be exposed and
susceptible to erosion. Pollutants of concern associated with the proposed project are grouped
into the following categories: sediments; metals; oil and grease; trash, debris and floatables;
bacteria and viruses; and organic compounds and oxygen-demanding substances.
In order to address these issues, features have been incorporated into the project design to
minimize water quality impacts. The project has been designed to maintain a minimum distance
of 150 feet to the MSCP Preserve (Exhibit 3). In addition, the racetrack has been designed such
that runoff would drain into a treatment BMP and away from the MSCP Preserve and Wolf
Canyon.
With project design features, potential impacts to hydrology and water quality may still occur;
however, BMPs would be implemented to mitigate potential impacts to less than significant
levels. The BMPs have been identified in Appendix A and require review and approval by the
Director of Public Works. BMPs identified in Appendix A include, but are not limited to the
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following: desilt basins, special drums for containment of waste, trash and hazardous materials
and silt fencing/sand bags.
Because of the scope of activities proposed and the short duration of the proposed project, the
race events would not have the ability to substantially alter the flow of surface or groundwater.
In addition, the project would not involve pumping of groundwater and would therefore not
result in the possibility of depletion of groundwater supplies. The project site is not within a
1 DO-year flood plain and does not propose construction of permanent structures.
The project would not directly discharge to an existing storm drain system and would not alter
any drainage pattern. Therefore, no impact upon storm water conveyance capacities would occur.
Noise
An Acoustical Analysis was prepared by Dudek and Associates (March 2006) for the proposed
project which is summarized below.
Applicable Standards
The City of Chula Vista Noise Ordinance (Municipal Code section 19.68) restricts times of
construction activities from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and prohibits
construction on Sundays and holidays. Furthermore, the noise levels from construction activities
to residential receptors are not to exceed 75 dB, averaged over a 12-hour period.
Fixed source and/or operational noise is also governed by the City of Chula Vista Noise
Ordinance. Specifically, Municipal Code 19.68.030 Exterior noise limits designates maximum
noise levels for several land use categories. The exterior noise limit provided for all residential
(except multifamily dwelling uses) is 55 dB(A), whereas, the noise level for multi-family
residential dwelling units is designated at 60 dB(A). These noise levels apply from 7:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. on the weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekends. However, the proposed
project is classified as a temporary outdoor gathering, and as such is considered to be exempt
from the provisions of the Ordinance, pursuant to Section 19.68.060 which states "The
provisions of this title shall not apply to occasional outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows and
sporting and entertainment events, provided the events are conducted pursuant to a permit or
license issued by the city relative to the staging of the events."
The General Plan provides exterior land use noise compatibility. guidelines which reflect the
level of noise exposures that are generally considered to be compatible with various types of land
uses. The guidelines provided for residents, schools or other similar noise sensitive receptors is
65 CNEL or less. The General Plan states that the compatibility guidelines are not intended to
conflict with or contradict the Noise Ordinance, but provide guidance for total noise exposure,
including traffic noise and other sources that are not regulated by the Noise Ordinance. The
following analysis provides a complete assessment of project related noise, including traffic
noise, and therefore addresses impacts in accordance with both the Noise Ordinance and the
General Plan guidelines.
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Site Preparation Phase
Site preparation noise would be generated by typical site preparation activities, such as the use of
power equipment. Noise levels during this phase would widely range as a function of the
equipment used and the activity level. Site preparation noise sources are not strictly related to a
noise standard because they occur only during selected times, and source strength varies sharply
with time. Noise disturbances during quiet hours and the nuisance factor accompanying such
disturbance usually leads to time limits on grading activities imposed as conditions on grading
permits. The hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday through Saturday have been
identified in the City of Chula Vista Noise Ordinance for construction activity noise impacts to
the extent feasible. These limitations on site preparation activities are considered to mitigate
short-term noise impacts to less than significant levels. No additional mitigation measures are
required. No site preparation activities would occur on Sunday; therefore noise limits would be
subject to the exterior noise limitations for residential uses, as mentioned above.
Race Event Phase
Several activities associated with the race event would contribute to the overall acoustic impact
of the project, including: generators for power; spectator passenger vehicles; paddock and pre-
race staging traffic; actual racing; loudspeaker announcements; helicopter and after race events.
Spectators would typically arrive along Olympic Parkway and Telegraph Canyon Road. Other
local roads that would provide direct access to the site from La Media Road, Heritage Road, and
Birch Road. Based on Caltrans Sound 32 noise model (Caltrans 1983 and 1987), and assuming
50 percent of the project's traffic (i.e., 2,386) ADT would travel along La Media Road at 45
mph, the annual CNEL noise level for all the race events would be well below the City's 60 dB
CNEL noise guidelines at the adjacent residents. This noise level does not assume any
attenuation associated with the existing sound walls. The single family homes along Olympic
Parkway have existing sound walls that have been constructed to attenuate existing and future
traffic noise along Olympic Parkway. With the project's 4,772 ADT, the noise level would
temporarily increase the annual CNEL by less than one dB on Olympic Parkway. This noise
level increase would be less than significant.
Sensitive receptors in the project vicinity include residential uses to the east of the site (across La
Media Road), residential uses north of the site (across Olympic Parkway), and the high school
located adjacent and north of the site. Noise measurements were taken at three sensitive receptor
locations. Site 1 is located approximately 2,600 feet west of the site at the closest sensitive
biological habitat area known to be occupied with California gnatcatcher; Site 2 is located at the
closest homes to the east of the race course (approximately 2,200 feet to the east); and Site 3 is
located approximately 2,600 feet to the north ofthe race course at residences along the north side
of Olympic Parkway (Village 1).
In addition to human receptors, noise issues are of concern to sensitive bird species located
within the MSCP Preserve located to the south of the project site. Specific noise requirements
from the MSCP Subarea Plan are identified in the discussion of biological resources. Areas of
concern include potential nesting habitat for coastal California gnatcatcher, the nearest of which
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is located approximately 1,500 feet from the proposed race track, and is the area to which the
MSCP noise restrictions apply. A complete discussion of noise impacts on the Preserve is
provided in the discussion of effects on biological resources, above.
In order to calculate the anticipated noise level at the sensitive receptor sites, the noise from one
Pro 2 truck was measured. The Pro 2 truck is the largest and loudest of the vehicles that will
race at the proposed CORR event, and therefore was used as the basis for a worst case noise
analysis. The measured average noise level associated with the tested race truck was 41 dB at
Site 1. The noise measurements started when the truck began traveling the track and ended when
the truck finished (i.e., between two to four laps). The noise measurements lasted for
approximately three to five minutes at each site. Based on information provided by the
applicant, it is anticipated that up to approximately 25 trucks would race in any event. The
additional noise associated with the trucks can be determined using energy summation
calculations. Assuming an increase in the noise level for 25 trucks that the noise would last for
an hour, and using the measured data from Site 1, the one-hour average sound level at Site 1
would be 55 dB. This noise level would comply with the 60 dB Leq noise criterion identified as
the threshold level for noise impacts to potential nesting California gnatcatcher.
Noise levels were measured at Sites 2 and 3, however, construction activities interfered with the
noise measurement at Site 2 and traffic noise along Olympic Parkway was substantially greater
than the noise generated by the one truck traveling the race course. The average sound levels
measured at Sites 2 and 3 were 54 and 60 dB, respectively. However, this noise primarily
resulted from the construction activities and traffic along Olympic Parkway. The average sound
level associated with the truck noise at the race track could not be measured at Sites 2 and 3
because of the background noise. However, the maximum noise levels measured between the
brief lulls of the construction activities and traffic along Olympic Parkway ranged up to
approximately 48 dB at Site 2 and 49 dB at Site 3.
The one-hour average noise levels at the closest existing residential areas were determined based
on the measured maximum noise levels, with adjustments based on the relationship between the
maximum and average sound levels measured at Site 1, as well as noise measurements adjacent
to the track. Based on the noise level for 25 trucks, and using the measured data, the one-hour
average sound level would be approximately 57 dB at Site 2 and 59 dB at Site 3. These noise
levels would exceed the City's noise ordinance criteria by two dB at Site 2 and four dB at Site 3
when 25 trucks are racing. However, at Site 3 the existing ambient weekend daytime hourly
average noise level is greater than 59 dB at the closest residences as a result of traffic along
Olympic Parkway. Therefore, the noise level would not exceed the City's noise level limits at
Site 3.
In evaluating potential indirect impacts on sensitive bird species within the Preserve, noise levels
were calculated at the closest potential nesting habitat location within the Preserve, to address
worst case conditions within the Preserve. This location is approximately 1,500 feet to the south
of the project area. The resulting calculated noise level at this potential nesting habitat location
within the Preserve is 57 dB LEQ. This is below the 60 dB LEQ significance threshold, and
therefore, impacts to potential nesting gnatcatchers within the MSCP Preserve are less than
significant.
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In addition to noise generated from weekend racing activities, there would be practice testing of
vehicles on Fridays before the weekend races. A maximum of one truck would test on the track
at any time. The noise resulting from testing one vehicle would not generate one-hour average
noise levels greater than 50 dB at any residences or at the adjacent high school. This noise level
would result in a less than significant noise impact.
There would be one helicopter filming the race events. The helicopter would fly from Brown
Field north to the site along a flight path that is not occupied by residences, and would film
between 100 and 1,000 feet above the race track. The helicopter would generally hover around
the race track and would generate a maximum noise level of approximately 60 dB at a distance
of 2,000 feet. During any hour, the maximum time racing would be 30 minutes. The flight path
of the helicopter during the racing events cannot be determined. Therefore, assuming that on
average the helicopter is located at the middle portion for the race track area, the hourly average
noise level would be approximately 57 dB at the closest assumed occupied biological habitat
area located south of the site. To ensure that the helicopter does not exceed an hourly average
noise level of 60 dB at the sensitive biological habitat area, the helicopter flight path will be
restricted. A "no fly over zone" as shown in Figure 4, will be strictly enforced. Using the same
assumptions, the hourly average noise level would range up to approximately 53 dB and 55 dB at
the closest residences located east and north of the site, respectively. These noise levels would
comply with the City's noise criteria.
A public address (P A) system will be located within the race track. Announcements will occur
periodically before, during and after all races. The closest biological sensitive habitat within the
MSCP Preserve to the speakers would be located approximately 2,400 feet away from the
location of the speakers. Assuming the maximum noise level, and that the P A system is used 10
percent of any hour, the hourly average noise level would be 66 dB at 2,400 feet. However,
there is substantial intervening topography between the loud speakers and the sensitive biological
habitat area within the Preserve; also the speakers would be oriented away from the habitat area.
Therefore, based on calculations that included consideration of site conditions, these features
would reduce the noise level by at least 20 dB resulting in an hourly average noise level of 46 dB
or less at the habitat area. In addition, the speakers would be approximately 2,000 or more feet
from the closest residences located along Olympic Parkway and La Media Road. At this
distance, the hourly average noise level would be approximately 68 dB. This noise level would
exceed the City's noise ordinance criteria.
Five generators would be used ranging in size from 100 to 175 kW. The generators would
produce sound levels of approximately 67 to 72 dB at a distance of 23 feet. The generators
would be dispersed among the pit areas, food prep/staging area and camping area. The generator
noise level would be less than 45 dB at any of the identified noise sensitive areas (i.e., human or
sensitive biological habitat). This noise level would result in a less than significant impact.
As previously noted, the race event would only occur on four weekends and practices would
occur on the Fridays before the weekend events. The proposed CORR event is not a regularly
scheduled activity, and the four weekends of events are considered occasional. The noise
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generated will be intermittent in that races would not occur continuously. It is a sporting and
entertainment event, and therefore is not covered by the noise control ordinance.
While the noise generated by the proposed project may exceed established levels provided by
Code 19.68, it would represent a temporary annoyance depending upon the number of races, the
time between races, the time the races occur, the distance to the event and line of sight to the
event. As previously noted, the race events would only occur for eight days (four weekends)
with individual practice runs and qualifying on Fridays. Also, the noise generated will be
intermittent during the day in that races would not occur continuously. Based on the average
sound level anticipated to be generated by each vehicle at the adjacent residences, and
calculating by energy summation additional vehicles, it was determined that when events have
approximately 16 or fewer trucks racing, the noise level would comply with the City's noise
ordinance criteria at the nearby residences. Based on the forgoing analysis the proposed race
events would result in elevated noise level intermittently over four days. However, because the
race events are classified as an occasional outdoor gathering and are exempt from the provisions
of the Noise Ordinance; noise generated by the project would not result in a significant noise
impact.
Post Race Event Phase
Noise generated from the post race event phase would be limited to clean up activities such as
the removal of trash, and hazards materials or waste. In addition to clean up activities,
hydro seeding would occur to constructed slopes and other disturbed areas within the project site.
These activities would require the use of a couple of trucks traveling to and from the project site.
These truck trips would be less than those generated during the site preparation phase and would
not be significant noise sources. Clean-up and hydro seeding activities would be short-term in
nature and are not considered significant.
Public Services
Public services were addressed in MND IS-05-023 that concluded the 2005 CORR event would
not result in increased permanent demand for public services personnel, equipment and facilities
or result in changes in service levels. Similar to the 2005 CORR event, the proposed project has
the potential to result in hazards associated with accidents during the race events and therefore
creates a temporary increase in demand for police and fire services. The closest fire station that
would respond to an incident at the project site is located at 1640 Santa Venetia, approximately
one-half mile to the northeast of the site. Security and safety plans are required for the proposed
project. These plans provide direct contact information to local police, fire, hazardous waste
clean-up, etc. In addition, the plans provide specifics for security lighting, fencing and personnel
at the project site; for each phase of the race events. Implementation of the security and safety
plans would reduce potential public service impacts to less than significant
Transportation/Traffic
Transportation and traffic was analyzed in MND IS-05-023 that concluded the 2005 CORR
event would not result in adverse transportation/traffic impacts.
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Similar to the 2005 CORR event, the proposed CORR events would be accessed via Olympic
Parkway and La Media Road. The proposed events are anticipated to generate up to 4,772
vehicles per day of the event. Pay parking will be offered at the onsite parking lots. Based on the
additional special event traffic and the potential for queuing to pay for parking, there is the
potential for localized congestion at ingress and egress points of the project and parking impacts
on City roadways during the four weekends of the proposed CORR event.
A traffic control plan is required to be prepared in accordance with City guidelines by the project
applicant and submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of the
CUP. Elements of the traffic control plan would include, but not limited to, a description of the
signage, striping, delineate detours, flagging operations and any other devices which would be
used during events to guide motorists safely to parking locations from public roadways. The
traffic control plan would also include provisions for coordinating with local emergency service
providers regarding event times and measures for bicycle lane safety. The Plan would address
parking plans for each parking lot, and would address methods to facilitate collection of parking
fees to minimize queuing on public streets. The Traffic Control Plan would ensure that access
and traffic flow would be maintained, and that emergency access would not be restricted.
Additionally, the Plan would ensure that congestion and temporary delay of traffic resulting from
the event and would be of a short-term nature. Implementation of the traffic control plan would
mitigate potential impacts to circulation and parking to less than significant.
Utilities and Service Systems
Utilities and service systems were addressed in MND IS-05-023 that concluded the 2005 CORR
event would not result in increased demand for utilities. Because the project would be a
temporary event, no permanent utilities would be constructed. Generators would provide power
for lighting and electricity. Portable restrooms and water would also be brought in for use during
the CORR event. Trash would be collected routinely throughout the event and disposed of in
approved disposal containers. Similar to the 2005 CORR event, the proposed events would not
result in significant impacts to utilities and services.
Thresholds
The project would not result in any of the identified growth management thresholds falling
below acceptable levels, as indicated in the discussion of public services, traffic and utilities and
servIces.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A Notice of Initial Study was circulated to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the
project site and local agencies and organizations on February 16, 2006.0ne comment was
received that pertained to noise.
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H. MITGATION NECESSARY TO AVOID SIGNIFICANT IMP ACTS
Project-specific mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental impacts
identified in this Mitigated Negative Declaration to a less than significant level. These
mitigation measures are listed below and included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP) included as Attachment B to this MND.
Air Qualitv
1. The following project design features, have been included as mitigation measures to
assure their implementation, and shall be implemented during each phase of the project:
· Workers shall perform excavation, site preparation, materials handling, and
hauling in compliance with SDAPCD Regulation 4, Rules 52 and 54
regarding fugitive dust for Control of Fine Particulate Matter (PMI0).
Specific measures to be included in specifications shall address the
maintenance of adequate moisture content in soils to be excavated and
transported; the stabilization of exposed graded areas; the cleaning of paved
roads to be used as haul roads; paving or alternate treatment of unpaved roads
considered for haul roads; and prevention of soil track-out from disturbed
areas onto paved roads.
· Low emission mobile heavy equipment shall be used, where feasible.
· The contractors shall obtain applicable air quality permits for any portable or
stationary internal combustion engine subject to SDAPCD permit
requirements.
· To reduce fugitive dust, the graded area and the unpaved roads shall be
watered a minimum of twice a day to reduce PMI0 levels.
· Truck speeds on unpaved roads shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.
· All trucks hauling materials subj ect to wind dispersal shall be watered and
covered.
· All disturbed soil areas not subject to re-vegetation shall be stabilized with
approved nontoxic soil binders, jute netting, or other methods, as appropriate.
· Idling time of trucks and other construction equipment shall be minimized.
· The streets shall be swept immediately when silt is carried over to adjacent
public thoroughfares.
· Site preparation operations shall be suspended when wind speeds (as
instantaneous gusts) exceed 25 mph.
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· Heavy equipment engmes shall be maintained by keeping them properly
tuned.
· Low sulfur fuel shall be used for stationary construction equipment.
· Existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean fuel generators rather than
temporary power generators shall be used, whenever feasible.
· The track shall be watered by a minimum of four trucks during each 15-
minute rest period.
· All parking lots on agricultural land shall be mowed such that roots of the
vegetation remain intact in order to provide soil stabilization.
· Parking lots and other areas with exposed dirt shall be watered to minimize
fugitive dust, as necessary.
· The entire length of the dirt roads from the paved streets to the parking lots
shall be covered with crushed asphalt.
2. As a condition of project approval, future grading activities within other areas of Village
Two (if approved) shall cease during all race activities to avoid cumulative air quality
impacts.
Geolo!!y and Soils
3. Prior to approval of the proposed CUP, the City Engineer shall approve erosion control
measures and erosion BMPs as identified in Appendix A (Implementation of Best
Management Practices for Storm Water Pollution Prevention at the Otay Ranch
Championship Race Track Site).
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
4. Prior to approval of the proposed CUP, the City's Director of Public Works shall review
and approve containment area BMPs as identified in Appendix A.
Hydrolo!!y and Water Quality
5. Prior to approval of the proposed CUP, the City Engineer shall review and approve
erosion control measures and erosion BMPs as identified in Attachment A.
6. The applicant shall request a site inspection by the City's Public Works and Storm Water
Inspectors after completion of site preparation, and prior to each race event. If the
inspectors identify any violation of the BMPs, race events shall be delayed until such
BMPs are properly implemented.
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7. During race events, standby cleanup equipment and crews shall be available to respond to
potential hazardous material spills. Significant spills shall be reported to -the appropriate
authorities and the City of Chula Vista as soon as such spill occur.
8. A qualified person shall be designated for monitoring and repair ofBMPs. The name and
phone number of such person shall be provided to the Storm Water Management Section
prior to each race event.
Noise
9. Aerial filming of the race events will be restricted to one helicopter. Helicopter over
flight activities associated with the race event shall be prohibited within the no fly zone
as identified in Figure 4 of this MND.
Public Services
10. Prior to approval of the proposed CUP, the project applicant shall prepare a security plan
to be approved by the Chula Vista Police Chief prior to the start of the CORR events.
The security plan shall detail, among other items, the number of security personnel
provided, general distribution of security throughout the race event, and number of
uniformed Chula Vista police staff required.
11. Prior to approval of the proposed CUP, the project applicant shall prepare a medical plan
to be approved by the Chula Vista Fire Chief. The medical plan shall detail, among other
items, the variety of emergency medical services that can be provided by the contract
emergency medical company, chain of communication between event sponsor and
medical staff, number of ambulances present onsite and the number of uniformed Chula
Vista Fire Department staff needed onsite. A fully staffed Chula Vista Fire Department
engine will be onsite during all race events.
12. Prior to the approval of the proposed CUP, perimeter fencing will be shown around the
entire site on all plans, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Security personnel posted
shall be posted at all access points throughout the event.
13. Grandstands will be protected by 10,000 pound concrete barriers along the entire frontage
of the grandstand area. In addition, a 10- foot high catch fence with steel cables will run
the entire length of the grandstand area.
14. The track will be situated 8 feet below the concrete barriers.
15. In accordance with the approved medical plan, emergency medical equipment and
personnel and ambulance will be present during the term of the race event.
16. In accordance with the approved security plan, both uniformed police and private security
personnel will be stationed on site and offsite, as needed.
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Transportation/Traffic
17. Prior to approval of the proposed CUP, a traffic control plan shall be prepared in
accordance with City guidelines to the satisfaction of the Police Chief and City Engineer.
Elements of the traffic control plan will include, but not limited to, a description of the
signage, striping, delineate detours, flagging operations and any other devices which will
be used during events to guide motorists safely to ingress locations from public roadways.
The traffic control plan will also include provisions for coordinating with local emergency
service providers regarding event times and measures for bicycle lane safety. The Traffic
Control Plan will ensure that access and traffic flow will be maintained, and that
emergency access will not be restricted. Parking lot attendants will direct attendees to
vacant parking spaces within the parking lots.
J. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each
read, understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation
measures contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental
Review Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this Mitigated
Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicant's and Operator's desire
that the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall
apply for an Environmental Impact Report.
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J. CONSULTATION
City of Chula Vista
Marilyn Ponseggi, Environmental Review Coordinator
Marni Borg, Environmental Projects Manager
Charly Bull, Principal, RECON
Cheryl Johnson, Acoustical Analyst, RECON
Applicant and Applicant Representatives
James P. Baldwin, Applicant
Ranie Hunter, Applicant Representative
Joe Monaco, Elizabeth Doalson and Mike Komula, Dudek and Associates,
Valorie Thompson, Scientific Resources Associated
References
· Otay Ranch General Development Plan/Subregional Plan Program EIR (Program EIR
90-01), October, 1993.
· Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Championship Off-Road Race Mitigated
Negative Declaration, City ofChula Vista, July 29,2005.
· Otay Ranch Village 2 Racetrack Archaeological Review Letter, Brian F. Smith and
Associates, May, 2005.
· Otay Ranch Village 2 East Racetrack, Chula Vista California, Review of
Geotechnical Conditions, Geocon, May, 2005.
· Environmental Noise Assessment for the Temporary Off-Road Race Track, Dudek &
Associates, February 24,2006.
· Biological Resources Report and Impact Assessment for Otay Ranch Villages Two
and Three, Dudek and Associates, March, 2005.
· Air Quality Technical Report for the Chula Vista Off-Road Racing Event, Scientific
Resources Associated, February, 2006.
· Draft Second Tier EIR for Villages Two, Three and Four (portion) SPA and TM, City
of Chula Vista, March 1, 2006.
· Draft EIR for Village Seven SPA and TM, City ofChula Vista, October 12,2004.
Page 29 of 36
K. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
I find that although the proposed proj ect could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described in this
document and the MMRP (Attachment B) have been added to the project or agreed to by the
Applicant prior to release of this document for public review. Such mitigation measures will
avoid or reduce the environmental effects of the proposed project to below significance. This
Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the
Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as amended January 2005.
This report reflects the independent judgment of the City of Chula Vista. Further information
regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning
Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Date:
Marilyn R. F. Ponseggi
Environmental Review Coordinator
Page 30 of 36
TABLE 1
Estimated Site Preparation Emissions
Emissions(lbs/day)
Emission Source CO ROG NOx SOx PM10
Fuqitive Dust - - - - 79
Heavy Equipment Exhaust 13.47 1.68 36.89 0.03 1.16
Worker Travel - Vehicle Emissions 8.47 0.65 0.62 0.01 0.04
Total 21.94 2.33 37.51 0.04 80.20
SCAQMD CEQA significance threshold 550 137 100 150 150
Threshold exceeded? No No No No No
TABLE 2
Estimated Site Preparation Emissions - With Dust Control
Emissions(lbs/day)
Emission Source CO ROG NOx SOx PM10
Fugitive Dust - - - - 38.71
Heavy Equipment Exhaust 13.47 168 36.89 0.03 1.16
Worker Travel- Vehicle Emissions 8.47 0.65 0.62 0.01 0.04
Total 21.94 2.33 37.51 0.04 39.91
SCAQMD CEQA significance threshold 550 137 100 150 150
Threshold exceeded? No No No No No
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TABLE 3
Estimated Operational Emissions
Pollutant Emissions Ibs/day)
CO ROC NOx SOx PM10
Lbs/day - Qualifyin ~ Events
Vehicular Emissions - Spectators 371.06 91.3 22.86 0.14 1.3
Concession Support Vehicles 1.42 0.21 0.39 0.00 0.0
Vehicular Emissions - Participants 15.11 1.84 1.47 0.01 0.1
Fuqitive Dust - Racing Vehicles - - - - 593.1
Total 387.59 83.6 24.72 0.15 673.5
Significance Threshold 550 137 100 150 150
Above Significance Threshold? No No No No Yes
Lbs/day - Racing Events
Vehicular Emissions - Spectators 371.06 91.30 22.86 0.14 1.27
Concession Support Vehicles 1.42 0.21 0.39 0.00 0.00
Vehicular Emissions - Participants 15.11 18.4 1.47 0.01 0.11
Fuqitive Dust - Racinq Vehicles - - - - 480.99
Total 387.59 93.35 24.72 0.15 482.37
Significance Threshold 550 137 100 150 150
Above Significance Threshold? No No No No Yes
TABLE 4
Estimated Operational Emissions - With Dust Control
Pollutant Emissions Ibs/day)
CO ROC NOx SOx PM10
Lbs/day - Qualifying Events
Vehicular Emissions - Spectators 371.06 91.30 22.86 0.14 1.27
Concession Support Vehicles 1.42 0.21 0.39 0.00 0.00
Vehicular Emissions - Participants 15.11 1.84 1.47 0.01 0.11
Fuqitive Dust - Racing Vehicles - - - - 48.1
Total 387.59 93.35 24.72 0.15 49.48
Siqnificance Threshold 550 137 100 150 150
Above Significance Threshold? No No No No No
Lbs/day - Racing Events
Vehicular Emissions - Spectators 371.06 91.30 22.86 0.14 1.27
Concession Support Vehicles 1.42 0.21 0.39 0.00 0.00
Vehicular Emissions - Participants 15.11 1.84 1.47 0.01 0.11
Fuqitive Dust - Racing Vehicles - - - - 48.10
Total 387.59 93.35 24.72 0.15 49.48
Significance Threshold 550 137 100 150 150
Above Significance Threshold? No No No No No
Page 36 of 36
ATTACHMENT A
IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
FOR
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION
AT THE
OTAY RANCH CHAMPIONSHIP RACE TRACK SITE
The Otay Ranch Championship Race Track site improvements were completed in September of
2005. There were two previous race events conducted during consecutive weekends of September
23 to 25, and September 30 to October 2, 2005. An approved, site-specific Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan was developed for the site, and was used during the construction and previous
operation activities at the site.
As all construction related activities at the site have been completed, a Notice of Termination has
been filed with the State of California, leaving future operations at the site subject to regulation
under the jurisdiction of the City of Chula Vista Storm Water Ordinance, County of San Diego
Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Regulations, and current NPDES regulations.
It is the intention of James P. Baldwin and Associates to take all necessary precautions to prevent
any instances of storm water pollution from occurring due to activities at this site. In order to
achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable storm water regulations, all operations at the
site will incorporate the use of Best Management Practices as described in the previously
submitted SWPPP, as approved by the City of Chula Vista, as well as any future requirements
imposed by the City.
Best Management Practices have been developed for race events at the Otay Ranch
Championship Race Track Site, and will be implemented before any vehicle traffic is permitted on
the race course.
A description of these BMP's would include the following:
EXISTING BMP's
Construction Activities - There are no permanent structures on the site. Improvements consist of a
temporary race track, installation of temporary bleachers, fencing, vendor facilities (trailers),
portable sanitation, access roads, parking lots, material storage areas, pit areas, vehicle wash
station, hazardous waste storage area, and trash storage areas. All improvements will be removed
from the site after the final race event.
Erosion / Sediment Control- BMP's for erosion and sediment control include, but are not limited to
the use of geo-textiles, erosion control blankets, tackifier and bonded fiber matrix (BFM). Silt
fences are used at the perimeter of disturbed areas, with gravel bag reinforcement in all areas of
concentrated flows. In natural watercourses, additional gravel bags are used to supplement silt
fences, providing additional erosion control. The locations of erosion control BMP's are shown on
the Erosion Control map (E-2).
Stabilization - All disturbed areas are temporarily stabilized, until permanent methods of
stabilization can be utilized. Temporary and permanent example BMP's for sediment control
include but are not limited to the use of silt fences, gravel bags, fiber rolls and sedimentation
basins. When placing gravel bags around existing inlets within the vicinity and downstream of the
construction site, special caution will to be taken if these affected inlets are in a traveled roadway.
It will be the responsibility of the James P. Baldwin and Associates to take precautionary measures
to warn motorists, bicyclists, and/or pedestrians that there are gravel bags in the traveled way.
These measures might include warning signs, cones, construction horses with flashing lights, or
whatever means necessary.
Finally, the racetrack is graded along ridges such that all runoff from the track drains toward a
treatment BMP where ever possible, and does not drain directly toward the Wolf Canyon MSCP
preserve. Treatment BMPs such as bio-swales, hay bales, etc are used in areas of minor slopes
where runoff does not drain directly to a retention basin.
RACE EVENT BMP's
Containment Areas - BMP's utilized during Race Events include secondary containment at pit
areas, vehicle wash stations, portable bathrooms, trash disposal and materials storage areas.
Additionally, fuel storage and used oil collection areas are bermed and double-lined to ensure no
outflows. Vactor trucks are used to remove runoff from the containment areas and the collected
runoff is disposed of in accordance with City standards. Hazardous materials are placed in
containers that prevent contact with runoff and spillage to the storm water conveyance system.
Secondary containment, such as berms or dykes, is also provided. Hazardous Waste containers
have secondary containment and remain covered at all times. Run-on from adjacent areas is
prevented from coming into contact with the containment areas. Storage, wash, and maintenance
areas are sufficiently impervious to contain leaks and spills. Attached lids are provided on all trash
containers to minimize direct precipitation.
Site Runoff - Three desilt basins are designed as retention basins, and thus, no runoff is allowed to
discharge from these basins. At the conclusion of each racing event, accumulated debris and
pollutants is removed from the basins and disposed of in accordance with City standards. A
perimeter fence is located between the grading limits and the MSCP preserve line to prevent the
intrusion of trash, debris or sediment to the MSCP area.
Maintenance - Dust and trash control measures are included as well. To further inhibit sediment
accumulation, the track is watered between races. Onsite trash collection is provided throughout
the event. Parking areas are graded, with silt fences and bio-filters along the perimeter to treat oil
and grease from parked vehicles. A vegetative buffer surrounding the site to within 100' from the
disturbed area will remain planted in hay for the duration of the project.
There are no permanent utilities at the site. Generators, water trucks, a vactor truck, and portable
bathroom facilities are utilized. No temporary facilities will remain on site after the final race event.
Long term maintenance of all BMP's in use at the Race Track Project Site are the responsibility of
James P. Baldwin and Associates who guarantee performance of proper BMP maintenance by the
posting of a performance bond as required by the City of Chula Vista.
Access Roads - There are proposed access roads into the site. These are used for public access
during race events. The north entrance from Olympic Parkway runs southeast toward the material
storage and delivery area, which is used as a public parking area during race events. The east
entrance from La Media Road runs west towards the vendors' entrance and parking area during
race events. Each of these access roads has a crushed asphalt base 6" in depth, for the first 200'
from the point of entry. Maintenance will be continuous during race events. James P. Baldwin &
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Associates and Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) will be responsible for the maintenance of
these construction entrances and all other BMP's described herein.
Trackinq - To insure that no tracked sediment reaches the storm drain system, a sweeper truck is
employed to remove any sediment deposited onto Olympic Parkway or La Media Road due to
increased traffic during race events. All efforts are made to prevent mud from being tracked onto
public roads. In no case will vehicles be permitted to drive on, or park in muddy areas, or to leave
the site without first removing any accumulations of loose mud. In the event of rain, all race events
will be rescheduled.
Wind Erosion/Dust Control - Silt fencing is provided between the edge of grading and the MSCP
preserve line to prevent intrusion of trash, debris or sediment to the MSCP area. This BMP is
designed to capture wind-blown pollutants. To enhance the dust control efforts, the track will be
watered extensively between races. To enhance trash control efforts, onsite trash collection is
provided throughout race events.
POST CONSTRUCTION BMP's
Desilt Basins - Runoff from the track surface drains to one of three proposed desilt basins. These
basins are designed as retention basins. In other words, no runoff is allowed to discharge from
these basins. At the conclusion of racing events, these basins will be eliminated as the re-grading
project is completed. The existing desilt basin located near the intersection of Heritage Road and
Olympic Parkway will remain and will serve as treatment for runoff from a portion of the site
including the east access road.
Site Runoff - A perimeter fence is located between the grading limits and the MSCP preserve line
to prevent the intrusion of trash, debris or sediment to the MSCP area.
Re-veoetation - Existing vegetation has been retained where ever possible. Disturbed areas of
the site will be re-graded after the final race event to allow re-vegetation using hay as the primary
method of soil stabilization.
FUTURE SITE CONSIDERATIONS
BMP's for the prevention of Storm Water Pollution, including but not limited to the above described
items, will remain in place until the conclusion of race events at this location.
Future plans for the site include development of 810 acres to include the current race track site, as
well as adjoining acreage. Mass grading of the site is scheduled to begin some time in 2007,
pending project approval and permit issuance. A site specific SWPPP along with approved BMP's
will be implemented prior to the start of grading.
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ATTACHMENT B
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
This Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) is prepared for the City of Chula Vista
in conjunction with the proposed Otay Ranch Conditional Use Permit for Temporary
Championship Off-Road Race 2006 (MND IS-06-017). The proposed project has been
evaluated in a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and City/State CEQA Guidelines. The
legislation requires public agencies to ensure that adequate mitigation measures are implemented
and monitored on Mitigated Negative Declarations. The Mitigation Monitoring Reporting
Program for this project ensures adequate implementation of mitigation for the following
potential impacts( s):
1. Air Quality
The proposed project is not anticipated to result in significant impacts to air quality. During site
preparation, emissions would be generated from site preparation equipment exhaust and their
transport to and from the site, dust generated by site preparation regarding the temporary
racetrack, exhaust from cars and trucks of workers at the site (commute and non-commute), and
exhaust from a diesel trucks used for watering. Based on air quality modeling conducted for the
project site preparation phase, calculations of air emissions were determined to be below
significance thresholds. During race events, the primary source of emissions created by the
project would be automotive traffic from spectators, employees, support vehicles, and the race
participants. Air quality modeling conducted for the race event phase was determined to below
significance thresholds, with the implementation of project design features. Therefore, the
project design features have been included in this MMRP to assure their implementation.
2. Geology and Soils
The proposed project has the potential to result in significant erosion impacts during the site
preparation phase, race event phase and the post-event phase. Erosion control measures and
erosion Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified in Attachment A, would mitigate potential
impacts resulting from erosion to less than significant. The BMPs would be prepared to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and are required mitigation measures included in this
MMRP.
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3. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The proposed project has the potential to result in significant impacts associated with leaks/spills
of hazardous materials/waste. Implementation of BMPs during all phases of the project would
mitigate potential impacts associated with hazardous materials/waste to less than significant.
The BMPs would be prepared to the satisfaction ofthe Director of Public Works and are required
mitigation measures included in this MMRP.
4. Hydrology and Water Quality
The project would involve a number of activities that have the potential to result in potential
impacts to hydrology and water quality. During site preparation, clearing/leveling of the track
would occur which may result in exposed soil. During race events, urban runoff from the
improved site has the potential to contribute pollutants, including oil and grease, suspended
solids, metals, gasoline, and pathogens to the receiving waters. Once the CORR event is
complete, some portions of the site may be exposed and susceptible to erosion. BMPs would be
implemented at each phase of the project to mitigate potential impacts to less than significant
levels. The BMPs would be prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and are
included as mitigation measures in this MMRP.
5. Noise
The proposed project has the potential to result in significant impacts associated with noise to
sensitive bird species within coastal sage scrub (CSS) habitat located in the MSCP Preserve. In
order to reduce potential noise impacts to sensitive bird species, a no fly zone has been identified
in Figure 5 of the Environmental Noise Assessment prepared for this project. The no fly zone
prohibits helicopters to fly within 1,500 feet of designated CSS habitat areas within the MSCP
Preserve. In addition, aerial filming of race events will be restricted to one helicopter.
Implementation of this mitigation measure would reduce noise impacts to sensitive bird species
to less than significant.
6. Public Services
The proposed project has the potential to result in hazards associated with accidents during the
race events and, therefore, creates a temporary increase in demand for police, emergency medical
and fire services. In order to reduce impacts associated with accidents, security and safety,
measures included in this MMRP, such as preparation of a security and medical plan to the
satisfaction of the City Police and Fire Chief, would mitigate potential impacts to less than
significant.
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7. Transportation/Traffic
It is not anticipated that the additional traffic associated with the event would result in
unacceptable levels of service on any affected roadway. However, there is the potential for
localized congestion at ingress and egress points of the project and parking impacts on City
roadways during the two weekends that the CORR event would be held. To avoid potential for
significant impacts, a traffic control plan would be prepared in accordance with City guidelines
by the project applicant and submitted to the City of Chula Vista Engineering for review and
approval, prior to approval of the proposed project. The preparation of a traffic control plan
would mitigate potential impacts to circulation and parking to less than significant.
Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Coordinator
shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator for the City of Chula Vista. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the conditions of this MMRP are met to the
satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Evidence in written form confirming
compliance with the mitigation measures specified in the MMRP for the Temporary Off-Road
Race Project (MND IS-06-017) shall be provided by the applicant to the Environmental Review
Coordinator. The Environmental Review Coordinator will thus provide the ultimate verification
that the mitigation measures have been accomplished.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM CHUlA VISTA
1. Name of Proponent: James P. Baldwin
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Chula Vista
Planning and Building Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
3. Addresses and Phone Number of Proponent: 610 West Ash Street
Suite 1500
San Diego, CA 92101
4. Name of Proposal: Temporary Off-Road Race
5. Date of Checklist: March 8, 2006
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of
the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Comments:
The proposed project will be limited in scope and duration, and involves only minor site preparation for the proposed dirt track,
and parking, spectator and race-participant areas. Security lighting will be provided in the two pit areas and the proposed
camping area. While the proposed activities may be visible from some existing residential areas the use would be temporary
and would not permanently alter the aesthetic or visual character of the site.
6. Case No.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS QUESTIONS:
ISSUES:
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
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Potentially With less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental
effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared
by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.
Would the project::
ISSUES:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of 0 0 ~ 0
Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural
use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson 0 0 ~ 0
Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, 0 0 ~ 0
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
Comments:
The proposed project is not expected to interfere significantly with agricultural practices on the project site, due to the limited
duration and scope of the project. The proposed parking would be located in areas that were previously used for agricultural
activities; which were previously mowed for the 2005 race event. If re-growth has occurred within the time in-between the race
events these areas would need to be mowed for the 2006 race events. Mowing activities would clear the site leaving the roots
intact and therefore, implementation of the project would not preclude future ongoing agricultural use of the site.
III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air
pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air 0 0 ~ 0
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an 0 0 ~ 0
existing or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria 0 0 ~ 0
pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant 0 0 ~ 0
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of 0 0 ~ 0
people?
Comments:
Neither site preparation activities nor operational aspects of the project were determined to exceed significance thresholds for air
quality. Additional detail is provided in the Air Quality Assessment Report available at the City for review.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or by the Califomia Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident
or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
ij Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
Comments:
The proposed activities would take place within areas that are mapped as developed, agriculture, and ruderal habitat. No
sensitive habitats or species are within the proposed footprint of the project. Therefore, the project would not result in any direct
impacts to sensitive biological resources. Due to the distance of the race track from the preserve, at least 150 feet, potential
indirect impacts to coastal California gnatcatcher, resulting from noise and lighting would not be generated. In addition potential
indirect impacts from drainage would not result due to BMPs implemented for the 2005 race (refer to the hydrology section of the
MND). Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
No Impact
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
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v. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of aDD IZJ 0
historical resource as defined in ~ 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 0 0 IZJ 0
archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource 0 IZJ 0 0
or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of 0 0 0 IZJ
fonnal cemeteries?
Comments:
The proposed project site has been previously graded for the 2005 race activities and other past uses such as stockpiling for
construction of Olympic Parkway. Site preparation activities would not involve any grading activities for the 2006 race events.
Therefore, no impacts to the previously recorded archeological sites would result. Refer to the cultural resources section of the
MND.
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ISSUES:
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOilS -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse
effects, induding the risk of loss, injury or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the D D [g] D
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? D D [g] D
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? D D [g] D
iv. Landslides? D D [g] D
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? D [g] D D
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that D D [g] D
would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the D D [g] D
Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life
or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of D D D [g]
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?
Comments:
A preliminary geotechnical investigation performed on the project site indicates that the no geotechnical hazards exist within the
project vicinity that would have the potential to impact the proposed uses. Site preparation would have the potential to result in
erosion impacts. Erosion control measures and erosion Best Management Practices will be identified in the Implementation of
Best Management Practices for Storm Water Pollution Prevention at the Otay Ranch Championship Race Track Site, as part of
the MND. With implementation of the proposed measures, impacts would be less than significant.
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is induded on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Govemment Code section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public
Potentially
Significant
Impact
less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impact
less Than
Significant
Impact
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
D For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the 0 0 0 ~
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted 0 0 0 ~
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, 0 0 0 ~
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Comments:
The proposed project includes features that are incorporated into the project design that provide control over the use of
hazardous materials (gasoline and engine fluids) associated with the proposed activities. Specifically, all of the vehicle wash out
and oil storage areas will be lined with impervious materials to prevent the release of fluids. All vehicle fluids will be collected
and disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements. In addition, a Traffic Control Plan will address traffic
issues and access for emergency vehicles. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project::
a) Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to receiving waters
(including impaired water bodies pursuant to the Clean Water
Act Section 303(d) list), result in significant alteration of
receiving water quality during or following construction, or
violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)? Result in a potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or
area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream
or river, in a manner, which would result in substantial erosion
or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or
area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream
or river, substantially increase the rate or amount of surface
runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site,
or place structures within a 100-year flood hazard area which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
e) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the
failure of a levee or dam?
D Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Comments:
Only minor site preparation activities would occur due to previous grading activities at the project site for the 2005 race event.
However, minor clearing of the site would require BMPs to control erosion and water quality impacts (refer to MND). Because of
the scope of activities proposed and the short duration of the proposed project, it would not have the ability to substantially alter
the ftow of surface or groundwater. In addition, the project would not involve pumping of groundwater and would therefore not
result in the possibility of depletion of groundwater supplies. The project site is not within a 100-year ftood plain and does not
propose construction of permanent structures. The project would not discharge to an existing storm drain system, and would
therefore have no impact upon storm water conveyance capacities.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? D D D !:8J
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation D D D !:8J
of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program,
or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural D D D !:8J
community conservation plan?
Comments:
The proposed project would not permanently alter land use or propose any changes to existing or planned uses. As such, the
project woul,d not divide an established community or conflict with any land use plans or policies adopted for the purposes of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. The project would also be consistent with the City of Chula Vista MSCP Subarea
Plan, as it is located within a 100% development area of a Covered Project. Therefore, the project would not result in any
impacts to land use and planning.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that D D D !:8J
would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral D D D !:8J
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan,
specific plan or other land use plan?
Comments:
No locally-important mineral resources are located within the project site. Further, the project would not involve extensive
excavation or earthwork (including import or export of materials) that would have the potential to result in a loss of resources.
Therefore, no impacts to mineral resources are anticipated.
XI. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess
of standards established in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome
vibration or groundbome noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where D D D ~
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
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project expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
Comments:
Construction noise would be generated by diesel engine driven construction equipment which is anticipated to be used for minor
clearing activities. Additional noise would be generated by normal site preparation activities, such as the use of power
equipment. Limitations on site preparation activities are considered to mitigate short-term noise impacts to less than significant
levels.
In consideration of ambient sound levels, project related noise levels were modeled and are anticipated to exceed the 55 dB
threshold by 2 dB at the nearest residence to the east. Noise model measurements were also conducted for the nearest
reported coastal California gnatcatcher (CAGN) location and for the nearest resident in Village 1, These measurements
amounted to 55 dB and 59 dB respectively. The 55 dB measurement for the CAGN location is below the United Fish and
Wildlife Service threshold of 60 dB; and the 59 dB at the residents to the north is actually lower than the existing weekend noise
levels due to traffic along Olympic Parkway.
Noise associated with operation of the temporary racing events would be exempt from the governing noise Ordinance according
to Municipal Code 19.68.060, and therefore, the project would not violate any established standards. The project is also not
located in proximity to a public or private airport that would result in noise impacts on proposed uses. Therefore, the project
would not result in a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly D 0 0 ~
(for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of road or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating ODD ~
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the 0 0 0 ~
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Comments:
The proposed project would not change land uses or propose activities that would affect population or housing growth.
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered govemmental
facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any
public services:
Fire protection? 0 ~ 0 0
Police protection? 0 ~ 0 0
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Parks? 0 0 0 ~
Other public facilities? 0 0 . 0 ~
Comments:
The proposed project would not involve changing land uses that would result in increased permanent demand for public services
personnel, equipment and facilities or result in changes in service levels. The proposed project has the potential to result in
hazards associated with accidents during the race events and therefore create a temporary increase in demand for police and
fire services. The closest fire station that would respond to an incident at the project site is located at 1640 Santa Venetia,
approximately one-half mile to the east. In order to reduce impacts associated with accidents, security and safety, measures
would mitigate potential impacts to less than significant. Implementation of the accident prevention and security/safety
measures during site preparation and operation of the CaRR would reduce impacts to less than significant.
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional 0 0 0 ~
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the 0 0 0 ~
construction or expansion of recreational facilities which
have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
Comments:
The proposed project would not involve changing land uses that would result in increased demand for recreational facilities or
services.
XV. TRANSPORT A nON I TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the
existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (I.e., result
in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips,
the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service
standard established by the county congestion management
agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, induding either an
increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
D Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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Impact
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g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting
altemative transportation (e.g., bus tumouts, bicycle racks)?
Comments:
It is estimated that approximately 4,800 vehicles per day of the event would access the site, via Olympic Parkway and La Media
Road. It is not anticipated that the additional traffic associated with the event would result in unacceptable levels of service on
any affected roadway. However, there is the potential for localized congestion at ingress and egress points of the project and
parking impacts on City roadways during the two weekends that the CORR event will be held. The project is proposing to
provide 7,660 parking spaces during event activities; therefore adequate parking will be provided. To avoid potential for
significant impacts, a traffic control plan would be prepared by the project applicant and submitted to the City of Chula Vista for
review and approval, prior to project approval. The preparation of a traffic control plan would mitigate potential impacts to
circulation to less than significant. Elements of the traffic control plan would include, but not limited to, security personnel (to
hinder event goers from parking in residential areas), sign age, location of event staff directing traffic, and points of
ingress/egress.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project
from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider
which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate
capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to
the provider's existing commitments?
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accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations
related to solid waste?
Comments:
The proposed project would not involve changing land uses or activities that would result in increased demand for utilities.
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XVII. THRESHOLDS: Will the proposal adversely impact the City's Threshold Standards?
A) Library
The City shall construct 60,000 gross square feet (GSF) of additional
library space, over the June 30, 2000 GSF total, in the area east of
Interstate 805 by buildout. The construction of said facilities shall be
phased such that the City will not fall below the citywide ratio of 500
GSF per 1,000 population. Library facilities are to be adequately
equipped and staffed.
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B) Police D ~ D D
a) Emergency Response: Properly equipped and staffed police
units shall respond to 81 percent of "Priority One" emergency
calls within seven (7) minutes and maintain an average response
time to all "Priority One" emergency calls of 5.5 minutes or less.
b) Respond to 57 percent of "Priority Two" urgent calls within seven
(7) minutes and maintain an average response time to all "Priority
Two" calls of7.5 minutes or less.
C) Fire and Emerqency Medical D ~ D D
Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed fire and
medical units shall respond to calls throughout the City within 7
minutes in 80% of the cases (measured annually).
D) Traffic D ~ D D
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) "0" may occur during the peak two hours of
the day at signalized intersections. Signalized intersections west of
1-805 are not to operate at a LOS below their 1991 LOS. No
intersection may reach LOS "Eo or "F" during the average weekday
peak hour. Intersections of arterials with freeway ramps are
exempted from this Standard.
E) Parks and Recreation Areas D D D ~
The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres of
neighborhood and community parkland with appropriate facilities
/1,000 population east of 1-805.
F) Drainaqe D D D ~
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.
G) Sewer D D D ~
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.
H) Water D D D ~
The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage, treatmen~
and transmission facilities are constructed concurrentiy with planned
growth and that water quality standards are not jeopardized during
growth and construction.
Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever water
conservation or fee off-set program the City of Chula Vista has in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
Comments: See comments under section XIII and XIV.
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XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the 0 0 [8J 0
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 Califomia history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but 0 0 [8J 0
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 project, and the effects of probable
future projects.)
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause 0 0 [8J 0
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
Comments:
Due to the limited scope, temporary nature and time frame for the proposed activities, it is not anticipated that the project would
result in significant environmental effects.
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XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES
See MND
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XX. 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 previous pages.
D Land Use and Planning
D Population and Housing
[gI Geophysical
D Agricultural Resources
[gI Hydrology/Water
D Air Quality
D Threshold Standards
[gI TransportationlTraffic
D Biological Resources
D Energy and Mineral
Resources
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D Aesthetics
D Cultural Resources
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Materials
D Noise D Recreation
D Mandatory Findings of Significance
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XXI. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the 0
environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the [g]
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the 0
environment, and an Environmental Impact Report is required.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect(s) on the environment, 0
but at least one effect: 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is
a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An
Environmental Impact Report is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the 0
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to
applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier
EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed
project. An addendum has been prepared to provide a record of this determination.
Marilyn R.F. Ponseggi
Environmental Review Coordinator
City of Chula Vista
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
March 27, 2006
Ken Lee Building Conference Room
430 'F' Street
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by Chair Reid at 4:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL/MOTION TO EXCUSE
New Commissioner Brett Davis was introduced.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Doug Reid, Commissioners Stanley Jasek, Eric Mosolgo,
Georgie Stillman, Lynda Gilgun and Brett Davis
UNEXCUSED: Vice-Chair Tracy Means
STAFF PRESENT: Marilyn Ponseggi, Environmental Review Coordinator
Marni Borg, Environmental Projects Manager
Scott Donaghe, Senior Planner
Rick Rosaler, Principal Planner
Boushra Salem, Senior Civil Engineer
Lori McElroy, Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Ranie Hunter, Otay Ranch Company
Joe Monaco, Dudek
Deborah Kernes-Warmkessel, Chula Vista resident
Rhonda Majalca, Chula Vista resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 6,2006
MSC (Jasek/Davis) to approve the March 6,2006 minutes. Vote: (6-0).
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Resolution 2006-01 Changing the RCC Meeting Time
MSC (Jasek/Davis) to adopt the resolution. Vote: (6-0-0-1) with Means absent.
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NEW BUSINESS
2. IS-06-017 --- MND for a Conditional Use Permit for Temporary Championship Off-Road
Race 2006, Southwest of the Olympic Parkway/La Media Road Intersection
Commissioner Mosolgo recused himself from this item.
Ms. Marni Borg (Environmental Projects Manager) gave an overview of the project.
Commission Comments
The Commissioners asked for clarification on the location of the track, number of races that
would take place on practice days and the extent of overnight camping. They indicated
concern about the race coming back after it was characterized as a "temporary one-time
event" last year. They stated that it doesn't seem like a temporary event and asked for a
definition of a "temporary" use. Commissioners were concerned that the MND focused too
much on a comparison of the current proposal to the last race, when the current proposal is
different from last year's race. The Commissioners raised the following questions/concerns
about the environmental document:
Commissioner Gilgun had questions/concerns about the following:
. The noise level to be generated by the race activities and the potential impact of the
noise on residences in the area and biological resources.
. The impact of the noise from the helicopter.
Commissioner Davis had questions/concerns about the following:
. The schedule for the development of Village 2 and the likelihood of future races being
proposed.
Commissioner Jasek had questions/concerns about the following:
. The impact on Emergency Medical and Police Services particularly since other large
events are happening at the same time. They also questioned how police and fire
services would be paid for.
· The potential for traffic from the races to impact homeowners in area.
· Methodology for how noise levels anticipated for the race was determined.
. The age of the Gnatcatcher surveys cited in the document
· The extent of noticing and whether it went far out into the surrounding community.
Commissioner Stillman had questions/concerns about the following:
· The potential impact on schools in the vicinity, particularly the Otay Ranch High School,
due to race events being proposed on weekdays.
· The potential impact of the race on the MSCP preserve and all of the sensitive species
in the area.
· The potential for noise, pollution and oil leaks from vehicles and potential impacts from
the chemicals used to clean up oil leaks.
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. Air pollutants from the race being a cause of concern for children with asthma.
. The number of races that would occur each day and how many vehicles would be in
each race.
. The impacts of overnight camping.
Chair Reid recommended that an EIR be prepared to examine the potential impacts of the race.
The Commissioners questioned whether the last race brought media attention to Chula Vista
and if there had been complaints received from last years' event. The Commissioners indicated
concern about the camping and the potential for loud parties that disturb the surrounding
neighbors.
Staff advised the Commission where each one of the issues raised was addressed in the
Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Public Comments
Ms. Rhonda Majalca (1568 San Pedro Pt Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911) voiced opposition to the
race and the amount of races scheduled this year. She stated she was able to hear the noise
from the race from her backyard.
Ms. Deborah Kernes-Warmkessel (1565 San Pedro Pt Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911) voiced
opposition to the race, specifically noise from the helicopter and noise at Otay Ranch High
School. She is involved in Otay Ranch Pop Warner, and last year, she could not hear her
children playing football at Otay Ranch High School because of the races. She indicated that
there was no parking at the high school for Pop Warner activities due to the parking being used
by race attendees. She was also concerned about traffic impact on the neighborhood on race
and practice days.
MSC (Stillman/Jasek) to recommend that the RCC find the Mitigated Negative
Declaration be rejected for unmitigated significance in environmental damage. Vote:
(3-2-0-1) with Reid and Davis opposed and Means absent.
MS (Jasek/Reid) to recommend that the RCC find the initial study is adequate and
recommend that the Mitigated Negative Declaration be adopted. Vote: (1-4-0-1) with
Davis, Stillman, Jasek and Gilgun opposed and Means absent.
Commissioner Mosolgo rejoined the meeting at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COORDINATOR COMMENTS: None.
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CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Reid asked if the Commission would get an up to date roster. Ms. Ponseggi stated staff
would take care of that.
Mr. Reid asked that the following presentation be placed on a future agenda:
· Breakdown of dedication of open space within Otay Ranch.
. Status of resort site north of lower Otay Lakes.
. Presentation on National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities.
Ms. Ponseggi said she would arrange presentations on all of the items except the resort site,
which is not in the City of Chula Vista and not within our jurisdiction.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Stillman asked when the Commission would be considering the Environmentalist
and Historic Preservationist of the Year. Ms. Ponseggi stated she would put the item on the
agenda in the next few months. Commissioner Stillman stated Theresa Acerro is very
deserving.
Commissioner Gilgun stated that the presentation by Edward Mazria about Architecture 2030
was excellent. Can the RCC recommend to Council that we start looking at City standards to
build buildings that use 50% less energy? Ms. Ponseggi stated that we now have standards
for energy conservation and suggested that we have staff member Mary Venables come to an
upcoming meeting to talk about energy conservation in development.
ADJOURNMENT: Chair Reid adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. to a regular meeting on
Monday, April 17, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. in the Ken Lee Building Conference Room, 430 "F" Street,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Prepared by:
Lori McElroy
Recording Secretary
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Deparbnent: of Planning and Building
TO:
City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
Steve Power, Environmental Projects Manager /f
April 13, 2006
FROM:
DATE:
REGARDING:
Comment letters regarding the draft mitigated negative declaration for the
Temporary Championship Off-Road Race 2006 (IS-06-017)
The attached comment letters regarding the draft MND for the above referenced project were
received on April 13, 2006, the last day of the public comment period. Although the City is not
required to respond to comments received on a draft MND, in an effort to be as responsive as
possible to citizen and agency concerns, issues raised in the attached letters will be addressed by staff
at the Planning Commission meeting on April 19, 2006. Should you have any questions regarding
the attached letters please call Marni Borg at (619) 409-5913.
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DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Aclministra!iYe Office: (856) 694.3049
Fu: (858) 495.5841
ReseryaUons: (658) 565-3600
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April 12, 2006
Marni Borg
Environmental Projects Manger
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Ms. Borg:
The County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) received a copy
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for a temporary Conditional Use Permit for
Championship Off-Road Race Events on the Otay Ranch Village Two and a portion of
Village Four. Staff appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project which is
located proximally to the Otay Ranch Preserve, jointly managed by the County of San
Diego and the City of Chula Vista, and the Otay Valley Regional Park, a river valley park
that is managed by the County of San Diego and the Cities of Chula Vista and San
Diego through a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
The proposed project would occur in a portion of the San Diego County covered by the
Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan (Plan) and adjacent to the Resource Management
Plan preserve for the Otay Ranch development. The overall management goal of the
MSCP Subregional Plan and this Subarea Plan is to ensure that the biological values
of natural resources, where land is preserved as part of the MSCP through
acquisition, regulation, mitigation or other means, are maintained over time.
The City of Chula Vista is responsible for the maintenance and management of
Preserve land owned in fee title by the City. Lands in the Preserve which are set
aside as open space through the development process but are not dedicated in
fee title to, and accepted by the City, will be managed by the landowner or a third-
party managing entity under the control of the City. Within the Otay Ranch Planning
Component, Preserve land will be maintained and managed by the Otay Ranch
Preserve/Owner Manager (POM). Finally, Federal and State agencies will maintain,
manage and monitor their present land holdings as well as those in which they acquire
a legal interest.
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As a partner in the paM, Parks is concerned that the proposed project is inconsistent
with the management goals of the preserve and incompatible with the MSCP. Though
the proposed project appears to be located in the footprint of the Otay Ranch Villages 2
and 4 developments, Parks does not believe this type of temporary use was analyzed in
the previous environmental document. As described in the Plan, Section 6.4.1, off-
highway vehicles are incompatible with the goals of the MSCP Subregional Plan are
prohibited within the preserve. In addition, it appears that a portion of the site impacts
an area that is both critical quino checkers pot butterfly habitat,1 00% Conservation Area
as shown in Figure 4-2 of the Plan, and the preserve described in the Resource
Management Plan. This impact would be considered significant.
The Lise of the site as an off-road racing facility would cause potential, direct biologic,
water quality, land use, infrastructure (including sever capacity), public safety, traffic and
circulation, noise, air pollution, water pollution, and light pollution impacts. All of the
abovE! potential impacts need to be addressed in the environmental document. At this
time Parks does not believe a Mitigated Negative Declaration sufficiently analyzes the
potential project impacts.
The Draft Second Tier Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for Otay Ranch Villages
Two, Three, and a portion of Village Four Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan was
distributed for Public Review on March 1, 2006. The proposed project should have
been analyzed as a project under the EIR. As stated in CEQA section 15378, a project
is defined as the "whole of the action which has a potential for resulting in either a direct
physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment..." In separating the proposed project from the project
analyzed in the DEIR, the project analysis has been piecemealed.
In addition, Parks does not believe the MND adequately analyzed the following issues in
the Environmental Document.
· Edge effects from the proposed project.
o Though the MND does mention the proposed project could impact
sensitive species living in the adjacent preserve, it does not adequately
discuss the potential to impact those species during the events. Of
exceptional concern is the use of a helicopter during the bird breeding
season.
o The area around the site is inhabited by coastal California gnatcatcher,
least Bell's vireo, Otay tarplant, San Diego goldenstar, American badger,
orange-throated whiptail, San Diego barrel cactus, San Diego marsh-
elder, spreading navarretia, and quino checkerspot butterflies. Surveys
for sensitive, threatened, and endangered species were conducted during
2002 - 2004. These surveys should have been updated. In addition, the
document makes no reference to the approved, adopted Resource
Management Plan.
· The design of the preserve according to the Resource Management Plan is not
described in the text or shown the exhibits. This is the agreed upon preserve
and should be described in the text and shown on the exhibits.
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· According to the Phase I Resource Management Plan, sensitive species have
been identified on site and in the preserve located adjacent to the site. The MND
indicates there are not sensitive species on site. This needs to be rectified. If
sensitive species are found onsite, this should be adequately analyzed. No
mention of these species sightings or appropriate avoidance and/or mitigation
measures was determined as a condition of project approval. This is inadequate
analysis.
· The project proposes to operate races between May and October. This is during
the breeding season for both the coastal California gnatcatcher and the least
Bell's vireo and various other sensitive species. Section 7.5.21 c &d of the Plan
indicate that lighting and noise can impact the species living in the preserve.
o Though the MND indicates that lighting needs to be directed away from
the preserve, it does not adequately describe where the lighting will be in
relation to the preserve. The MND states the portion of the project
adjacent to the preserve would not be lighted. However, Parking areas 2,
3, and 4 as well as pit area 2 and handicapped! racers! pip Parking lot are
going to be lighted and are aI/located adjacent to the preserve.
o The Plan states, "Uses in or adjacent to the Preserve should be deigned
to minimize noise impacts...Excessively noisy uses...must incorporate
noise reduction measures or be curtailed during the breeding season of
sensitive bird species, consistent with Table 3-5 of the MSCP Subregional
Plan." The proposed use is in direct conflict with this Section of the Plan.
Parks would like the response to comments and a final copy of the environmental
document sent directly to the attention of Maeve Hanley, Environmental Resource
Mang'3r, at 5201 Ruffin Road, Suite P, San Diego, CA 92123.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Maeve Hanley at 858-
694-2968 or maeve.hanlev@sdcountv.ca.qov.
Sincerely,
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TRISH BOAZ, Chief Open Space Division
Department of Parks and Recreation
Cc. Maeve Hanley, Environmental Resource Manager
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April 12, 2006
Ms Marni Borg
City of Chula Vista
Planning and Building Department
276 4th Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
RE: MND CUP Championship Off-Road Races 2006 MND-IS-06-17
I would like to comment on the mitigated negative declaration for the 2006
Championship Off-Road Races. It is my opinion that the significant negative impacts to
biological resources, noise, and air quality have not been adequately mitigated.
Exhibit 2 in the Environmental Noise Analysis shows the south parking lot for 2,668 cars
on the southeast side of Wolf Canyon and the rest ofthe venue on the north side of the canyon.
The racetrack extends to within 150 feet of the canyon! I fail to see how any reasonable person
could say that this does not violate the edge effects provision of the MSCP for both noise and
light, especially since 500 people will be camping on site for 8 nights. Security certainly is not
going to keep these people captive if they choose to go to a movie or restaurant or just cruise
around in the middle of the night. It is also difficult to imagine enough security to prevent these
thousands of people who will park in the south lot from walking wherever they wish and quite
possibly dumping their trash and beverage containers in the preserve area. During the day the
noise of racing, loudspeakers and helicopter will terrorize the wildlife and at night the campers
and their vehicles will continue the disturbance. This is a clear violation of the provision
preventing noises that "could interfere with wildlife utilization of the preserve." Wolf Canyon is
considered a local wildlife corridor. There are many animals assumed to be present in the
canyon-all of which will be harassed by this event.
The noise analysis is completely inadequate. Analysis should have been done during last
year's event. Dudek should have interviewed the citizens of Chula Vista who had to suffer
through the last event and used that information in their report. Dudek also should have tested for
cumulative noise problems caused by spectator noise, generator noise, racing car noise,
helicopter noise, vendor noise, parking noise, and loud speaker noise occurring simultaneously
as will occur at the event. Isolating easch type of noise and saying it is not high enough to cause
a problem is totally irrelevant. People living north ofH Street, on East J, west of 805, Eastlake
and in the Robinhood homes reported at the April 5 meeting being very disturbed by the noise of
the event in 2005. (In fact this event could destroy our chance of having a state park in Chula
Vista for off road vehicles.) This was and will be a violation of Noise Threshold 4 that prohibits
anything resulting in a "temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without the project." Since Chula Vista has many rolling hills,
people throughout a wide area were deprived of the peaceful use of their homes by this event in
2005 and do not care to be put in the same situation for twice as many days this year. Testing one
truck Is not the same as 25 trucks racing at the same time. The sound from loudspeakers carries a
lot further than the report indicates. I live over a mile from an Elementary School and their
loudspeaker is as loud as if I were at the school in my back yard, because I am higher than they
are. This is the situation that the people on north Orange are in and some of the people
considerably further to the north. Proposing 13 days of loud noise and up to 12,000 additional
cars on the road is not a temporary inconvenience that should be exempt from noise ordinances.
A temporary event is one that lasts one day. This is adding insult to injury for the residents who
are already upset by excessive traffic. The placement of three noise monitors in questionable
locations for tests done with a helicopter of a totally different type than will be used and one
truck were totally inadequate tests. The report does indicate that topographical and atmospheric
conditions are an untested variable. This is quite true and makes the testing done invalid. On
Fridays the testing and practice races will surely be a disturbance for the classes at Otay Ranch
High School. Last year the school was on break during the event, but this year they will be in
session for the first three events. They are on a year round calendar. Last year village six was
undeveloped. This year there are people living immediately adjacent to the race grounds. These
same poor people are going to have to endure months of air pollution and noise from
construction ofthe other villages and on top ofthis are expected to live with 20 days ofrace
activities? Does the city have any concern at all for the quality of life of its residents?
The Air Quality Report is suspect, because the emissions assumptions were based upon
light-duty automobiles. It is likely the race's vehicles will be brought to the site by heavy-duty
vehicles. It is also not being required that the race vehicles be fitted with emission control (and
noise control) devices. The various emissions were figured separately instead of cumulatively.
The generators cannot be excluded from the cumulative total, nor can the 9,000 or more cars that
the spectators will drive to the site, nor the heavy-duty vehicles ofthe racers, nor the water
trucks, nor the 7,000 trips estimated by the vendors and workers at the races. All ofthese plus the
helicopter's emissions should have been considered together to come up with a number for
evaluating the total emissions the community would be subjected to. As far as fugitive dust and
PMIO it is highly unlikely that the mitigation measures being suggested will be consistent enough
to reduce this by a factor of 10 unless a huge amount of water were to be used, which would
create muddy conditions. Our clay soil does not absorb water quickly and any wind or sun will
cause rapid evaporation. Also the number of trucks spraying the water and 12,000 people
walking about in the dirt would also generate a fair amount of dust, which was not included in
the calculation. Again the only way these figures would have any validity is if testing were done
at the event last year. As it stands now residents report that dust was a problem last year, and
they should know.
Sincerely,
Theresa Acerro
3730 Festival Court
Chula Vista, CA 91911
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
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MarDi Borg
Environmental Projects Manager
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Subject:
City of San Diego Comments on the Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Championship Off-Road Race Events (18-06-017) .
Dear Mami Borg:
The City pf San Diego offers the following comment on the Notice of Availability of a
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for Championship Off-Road Race Events:
Traffic Engineering - Fernando Lasaga (619-446-5298)
This comment is in response to a Notice of Availability of a Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Off Road Race Events on the Otay Ranch Village 2 and portion of
Village 4 properties south of Olympic Parkway, east of the Otay landfill and west of La
Media Road. The parking for the events is said to be off Olympic Parkway and La Media.
Road.
The City of San Diego would be concerned about impacts to its streets, especially as the
attendance is not specified, but 500 campsites are being provided_ It does not appear that
our streets would be used to get to the parking. However, we recommended that the
project indicate the exact site location as well as how it will not be possible for attendees
to park off Main Street or Heritage RoadlOtay Valley Road and somehow make their way
to the site.
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Please contact the above-named individual if you have any questions on this comment.
We ask that you please address this issue in the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration.
. Sincerely,
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RobertJ. Manis F
Assistant Deputy Director
Land Development Review Division