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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Comm Reports/1985/10/09 AGENDA City Planning Commission Chula Vista, California Wednesday, October 9, 1985 - 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - SILENT PRAYER INTRODUCTORY REMARKS APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of September 25, 1985 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. PUBLIC HEARING: EIR-83-2(B) - E1 Rancho del Rey Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of tentative subdivision map for EastLake Area R-12 (Bridgewater Cove), Chula Vista Tract 86-2, within the EastLake Planned Community - McKellar Development Corporation 3. PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) Conditional Use Permit PCC-84-11: Requests permission to establish a church and day school facility at the northwesterly corner of East 'H' Street and Buena Vista Way - Pilgrim Lutheran Church 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit PCC-86-6: Requests permission to construct a child care facility at 176 Otay Lakes Road, between Bonita Road and Allen School Lane - Kinder Care Learning Centers, Inc. DIRECTOR'S REPORT COMMISSION COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT AT to the Study Session Meeting of October 16, 1985 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 & 3. TO: City Planning Commission FROM: George Krempl, Director of Planning SUBJECT: Staff Report on Agenda Items for Planning Commission Meeting of October 9, 1985 1. PUBLIC HEARING: EIR-83-2(B) E1 Rancho Del Re~ Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report A. BACKGROUND EIR-83-2 (along with an Addendum) on the E1 Rancho del Rey Specific Plan Amendment has been found to adequately address all appropriate environmental issues known at the time of its preparation. However, a recent study conducted by Michael Brandman Associates, Inc. (MBA) for The Gersten Companies revealed significant new information pertaining to biological resources onsite (MBA 1985). Additional information obtained subsequent to the completion of both the WESTEC and MBA studies has also been determined to be highly significant. Principal among these new findings was the discovery of two State- designated endangered species of plants. This supplemental EIR has seen prepared in response to concerns raised regarding potential impacts of the proposed project upon these two regionally significant endangered species. B. RECOMMENDATION 1. If no written comments or verbal testimony has been received prior to the close of this public hearing, certify that this supplemental EIR (EIR-83-2(B)) has been prepared in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA guidelines and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista. 2. If comments are received which require the preparation of response or a modification to the EIR then schedule consideration of the final EIR for October 23, 1985. C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Subsequent to the preparation of the Addendum in March 1985, the project density has been reduced by 200 dwelling units and several residential and non-residential land use changes have been made. The employment park has been reduced to 100 net acres resulting in being redesignated for residential purposes. Additionally, a portion of the residential City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page 2 collector road in the vicinity of the Otay Lakes Road connector road has been realigned. None of these modifications is considered significant from an environmental perspective. D. PROJECT SETTING Biological resources in the project were studied extensively by MBA between October 1984 and February 1985. Sensitive biological resources were mapped and quantified at that time (MBA 1985). MBA's findings largely corroborate those of WESTEC (1985) and earlier investigators. Since February 1985, however, The Gersten Companies have modified the proposed specific plan amendment upon which MBA's investigation was based. Several sensitive plant species not known to occur on the site when the EIR was prepared were discovered during and subsequent to the MBA study. These included the discovery of two State-designated endangered species which are also candidates for Federal listing as threatened or endangered. One, the San Diego thornmint, was discovered during the MBA study in January 1985. The other, Otay tarweed, was discovered in May 1985 subsequent to the completion of the MBA study. A small (about 2.5 acres) population of the San Diego thornmint was located in a clay lens grassland, on a south-facing slope, in the canyon north of the north leg of the Rice Canyon. This species is restricted in occurrence to relatively undisturbed clay depressions in southwestern San Diego County and adjacent northwestern Baja California (Munz 1974). A 14-acre population of Otay tarweed adjacent to Otay Lakes Road was discovered in late May 1985 and mapped by MBA biologists in August 1985. Otay tarweed is known from only a few small colonies in southern San Diego County near the Mexican border. On the site, it is confined to deep clay soils. It is located in a moderate to rather heavily disturbed area along a foot path which parallels a small gully southwest of Otay Lakes Road. Also, it is found along an exposed north-facing slope south of the drainage gully. The tarweed is most abundant at the confluence of the subpopulations near the drainage ditch. Plants become sparser to the east and west of this population center where they are eventually replaced by non-native grasses and mustard, and also to the south, along the north-facing slope, where decidedly fewer plants were located. The total Otay tarweed population onsite is estimated at between 10,000 and 50,000 plants (0.2 to 0.9 plants per square meter). E. IMPACTS The thornmint population is in an area designated for residential land use with 0 to 2 dwelling units per acre, and is within 50 meters of the loop road connecting various proposed subdivisions within the E1 Rancho Del Rey planning area. The bulk of the Otay tarweed population is located in proposed open space adjacent to Otay Lakes Road. While open space contains only 8 of the 14 acres of tarweed, the densest populations are City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page 3 all contained within open space. The more sparsely distributed plants, on the hill side south of the main population, are either in the right-of-way for a proposed connector road between Otay Lakes Road and the proposed loop road, or in an area presently designated for low density residential development. F. MITIGATION MEASURES Mitigation efforts, other than those presented in the Specific Plan Amendment Final EIR and Addendum {WESTEC 1985), should be directed toward the preservation of the two State-listed endangered plant species on the site--the San Diego thornmint and the Otay tarweed--both of which were located subsequent to the preparation of the EIR. The mitigation measures outlined below are designed to retain as much of the existing populations of these two plants as feasible and to assure their future survival on the site through plant transportation programs. 1. Retain the thornmint population by designating an open space buffer area 50 meters wide to the east, west and south of the thornmint population, and to the ridgeline of the population. 2. Revegetate the graded shoulder of the loop road in the vicinity of the thornmint with native perennial species such as coyote bush, white sage, or jojoba to discourage the establishment of weeds. 3. Relocate the connector road to Otay Lakes Road a minimum of 75 meters east of its presently proposed location to avoid impacting the bulk of the tarweed population. 4. Include the hill side population of Otay tarweed in open space contiguous with currently proposed open space areas adjacent to Otay Lakes Road. 5. Protect populations of the San Diego thornmint and Otay tarweed from unauthorized human encroachment through the establishment of pathways and bikeways that lead around or away from these critical areas, by the creation of appropriate barriers to prevent access of motor bikes, and through the establishment of additional walls or fencing where necessary. 6. Provide for a qualified botanist to be onsite during the grading phase of road construction in the vicinity of the San Diego thornmint and the Otay tarweed; such botanist to be selected by the City of Chula Vista and to be responsible for establishing a temporary inclusion area around these two plant populations to insure their safety during the period construction equipment is being operated in the vicinity. These measures have been incorporated into the text and diagrams of the E1 Rancho Del Rey Specific Plan. This will avoid any significant environmental impact which could result from the adoption of the Specific Plan Amendment. WPC 2200P D. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Sensitive biological resources including endangered plant' species have been identified on the project site. The proj- ect has been designed to place many of these resources in preserved natural open space areas. Two endangered plant species have been given special atten- tion: Acanthomintha ilicifolia (San Diego thornmint) and Hemizonia conjugens (Otay tarplant). The thornmint was found in a saddle north of the loop road within the area designated 0-2 du/ac, while the tarplant was found in an area adjacent to Otay Lakes Road, and to the west of the access road from Otay Lakes Road to the loop road. Maps depicting the specific locations of these plants are on file with the City of Chula Vista Planning Department. These maps should be consulted during the SPA or sub-area planning process which includes these areas. Generally, in response to the discovery of populations of these endangered species, natural open space areas have been designated to protect them. Graded slopes adjacent to these areas shall be revegetated only with naturally occurring species. During the grading of areas adjacent to these sen- sitive species, a trained botanist shall supervise the marking and protection of the areas to be left undisturbed. Effective barriers to prevent the intrusion of people and nuisance drainage from urbanized areas should also be included. Specifically, the buffer area around the thornmint popula- tion extends 50 meters to the south, west and east, and to the ridgeline on the north. The loop road and access road from Otay Lakes Road have been aligned to avoid the areas of tarweeG concentration, and a natural open space area desig- nated adjacent to the access road which preserves the majority of the tarweed population. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page I 2. PUBLIC HEARING: PCS-86-2: Consideration of tentative subdivision map for EastLake Area R-12 (Bridgewater Cove), Chula Vista Tract 86-2 - McKellar Development Corporation A. BACKGROUND The applicant and the City Traffic Engineer are attempting to resolve City concerns over access to the project. Since the resolution of this problem may require modifications to the tentative map, it is appropriate to recommend that this item be continued. B. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion to continue PCS-86-2 to the meeting of October 23, 1985. SPA PLAN EASTLAKE HILLS & RESIDENTIAL NON- RESIDENTIAL ~o scole -~ City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page I 3. PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued) Conditional Use Permit PCC-84-11: Requests permission to establish a church and day school facilits at the northwesterly corner of East 'H' Street and Buena Vista Way - Pilgrim Lutheran Church A. BACKGROUND This item was continued from the meeting of September 11, 1985, in order to obtain further information regarding potential acoustical effects of the project, and to allow for the Commission to consider development standards for private schools. The Commission discussed private school development standards in a workshop session on September 18, 1985. The additional information regarding acoustical effects has not yet been provided by the applicant, however, and thus it is appropriate to recommend a continuance of this item. B. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a motion to continue PCC-84-11 to the meeting of November 13, 1985. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page 1 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit PCC-86-6; request to construct child care facility on 1.36 acres at 176 Otay Lakes Road - Kinder Care Learning Centers~ Inc. A. BACKGROUND This item involves a request to construct a child care facility for 204 children on 1.36 acres at 176 Otay Lakes Road, between Bonita Road and Allen School Lane. 2. An Initial Study, IS-85-25, of possible adverse environmental impacts of the project was conducted by the Environmental Review Coordinator on May 31, 1985. The Environmental Review Coordinator concluded that there would be no significant environmental effects and recommended that the Negative Declaration be adopted. B. RECOMMENDATION 1. Find that this project will have no significant environmental impacts and adopt the Negative Declaration issued on IS-85-25. 2. Based on findings contained in Section "E" of this report, adopt a motion to approve the request, PCC-86-6, to construct child care facility on 1.36 acres at 176 Otay Lakes Road subject to the following conditions: a. Development of the site shall comply with the plan approved by the Design Review Committee (P-86-5). b. Outdoor play schedules shall conform to the daily schedule outlined in the noise analysis submitted for the project; i.e., no more than 70 children out-of-doors at any one time for six 45 minute play periods -- three in the morning and three in the afternoon. c. Failure to comply with any condition of approval or complaints filed with the Planning Department shall cause this permit to be reviewed by the City for additional conditions or possible revocation. C. DISCUSSION Adjacent Zoning and Land Use North R-3-P-8 Feed Store South R-R-1 (County) SDG&E Substation East R-E & R-2-20-D Single-family dwellings West R-R-1 (County) Single-family dwellings City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page 2 Existing Site Characteristics The 1.36 acres in question are zoned R-3-P-8 (multiple-family residential -- 8 dwelling units per acre) and located on the westerly side of Otay Lakes Road just to the north of the SDG&E substation at the corner of Allen School Lane and Otay Lakes Road. The property is lower in elevation than properties to the east, south and west, and presently contains a stable and two older residential structures. Proposed Use The child care facility would include an 11,500 sq. ft. building, 18,800 sq. ft. of outdoor play area, and 34 off-street parking spaces. The facility would serve up to 204 children and employ 18-20 staff at any one time. Hours of operation would be between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. D. ANALYSIS As noted above, the SDG&E substation and Otay Lakes Road abut the site to the south and east, and a retail feed store occupies the property to the north. Consequently, the only area which has a potential to be adversely impacted by the noise and activity associated with the child care facility would be the single family homes directly to the west of the site. The closest home to the property is located some 65 feet to the west, and another dwelling is located approximately 100 feet to the northwest. The separation between the homes and the child care building would be 95 feet and 120 feet respectively. In addition, these dwellings are elevated above the site by approximately 30 feet. The applicant has submitted an acoustical analysis which indicates that potential noise levels at the boundaries of the subject property would be within the City's noise ordinance standards {see attached). The most sensitive receptor in the area is the existing residential development to the west. The acoustical calculations demonstrate the daytime noise limit of 60 dB(A) - hourly Leq. - would be met. The present noise level at that location is 59.9 dB(A), the play activities would increase the ambient by O.1 to 60.0 dB(A) and future traffic noise would increase the level to 61.3 dB(A). In terms of site development and space allocation, the State licensing agency for child care facilities requires 75 sq. ft. of exterior space and 35 sq. ft. of interior space per child. There is no standard for off-street parking. The Kinder Care facility would provide 92 sq. ft. of exterior play space and 56 sq. ft. of interior space per child. The site would also provide 34 off-street parking spaces. The City is considering the adoption of standards for both nursery schools and private elementary schools, and a draft set of standards was presented to the Commission in workshop session on September 18, 1985. As was stated at that time, the nursery school standards -- which would have required more than 500 sq. ft. of exterior play space per child -- were optimal and presented mainly for discussion purposes. Since that time, staff has contacted other jurisdictions within the County to determine what, if any, standards are applied to such facilities which would vary from the State's requirements. Most jurisdictions evaluate child City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page 3 care facilities as is done now in Chula Vista -- on a case-by-case basis under a conditional/special use permit process. All jurisdictions rely on the State standards regarding interior and exterior space per child, and most apply an off-street parking standard of one space for every employee plus adequate drop-off area. Contact with the State licensing agency indicates that the exterior play space requirement is usually more than adequate. Most facilities stagger outdoor activity hours so that only a portion of children are out of doors at any one time. In the case of Kinder Care, no more than 70 children would be outside at once, and this correlates to almost 270 sq. ft. of play space per child. The separation of play activity and vehicular traffic from adjacent residential development represents another key factor in whether the land use is compatible with the neighborhood. The subject building orientation (with parking and access from Otay Lakes Road) and the physical separation of play areas from single-family homes in the the area results in an acceptable plan. The City does not currently have an off-street parking standard for child care facilities. It would appear, however, that adequate off-street parking has been provided in comparison to the standard used by most other jurisdictions within the region. With 34 off-street spaces and 18-20 employees, there would be at least 14 extra spaces for drop-offs and pick-ups using the one space per employee standard. The Design Review Committee considered the site plan and elevations for the project on October 3, 1985 -- too late to include the results thereof in this report. The Engineering Department reviewed the proposal and offered the following comments: 1. A grading permit will be required as part of the development 2. Street improvements will be required including, but not limited to, curb, gutter, sidewalk, asphaltic concrete paving and base, driveway approaches and two 250-watt HPSV cutoff street lights. 3. Sewer connection fees will be payable at the time the building permit is issued, as will be the traffic signal fee based on the formula: 1.4 trips per student multiplied by $8.00 E. FINDINGS 1. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. The facility will provide child care services to this area of the community which is not presently available. The facility is located on a major collector street near an active commercial center thus providing a convenient location for residents and employees of the area. City Planning Commission Agenda Items for Meeting of October 9, 1985 Page 4 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. The potential for adverse noise impacts from the facility has been analyzed and has been found to be in conformance with applicable City standards. This access and parking standards will comply with City requirements. In addition, the inside and outside play areas meet or exceed established State standards for a daycare center. 3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the Code for such use. Compliance with applicable codes and regulations will be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the project. An additional condition has been included to insure ongoing compliance with the potential for revocation or additional conditions with Planning Commission review. 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. The General Plan encourages a variety of land uses organized to insure proper landscaping, parking, and building designs and setbacks along designated scenic routes. This plan will compliment and add to the design element rather than detract. WPC 2201P/O01 5Z negative declaration PROJECT NAME: Kinder CareLeacning Center General Plan Amendment PROJECT LOCATION: On the west side of Otay Lakes Road between Bonita Road and Allen School Lane PROJECT APPLICANT: Kinder Care Learning Centers, Inc. 160 Newport Center Drive, Suite 200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 CASE NO: IS-85-25 DATE: May 31, 1985 A. Project Settin~ The project is located on the west aide of Otay ~akes Road just to the north of the San Diego Gas & Electric Company substation at the co=net of Allen School Lane and Otay Lakes Road. This area is lower in elevation than the surrounding terrain and is likely the site of deposits from erosion upstream; therefore, it is probable that the property contains expansive soils. The property currently contains a residential use, horse corrals, and the retail sales of hay and equestrian-oriented products. Adjoining land uses include a shopping center to the~ norfh of the property, single-family residential uses to the west of the site, ether residential uses across Otay Lakes Road to the east of the property, and the San Diego Gas & Electric substation just to the south of the site. Otay Lakes Road adjacent to this property currently has an average daily traffic of just under 18,000 which provides an estimated level of service of C/D. The existing on-site drainage facilities are minor and are not adequateto serve the project. The Lawrence, Fogg, Florer and Smith study of drainage in the Chula Vista area indicates that under a developed condition, 74? cubic feet of water per aecond would enter the property from the south. The same volume of water would be discharged to the north of the project site into the Sweetwater Flood Plain. The current General Plan designation of the property is 10w density residential. Otay Lakes Road adjoining the site is designated as a Scenic highway in the Scenic Route Element of the General Plan. B. Project Description 1. General Plan and ZonlnK The project consists of a change in the land use element of the General Plan for 2.09 acres from "low density residential" to 1.36 acres of "professional and administrative offices" and 0.?3 acres of city of chula vista planning department environmental review aection "retail commercial". A companion rezoning request from A-D (agriculture) to C-O (co~ercial office, 1.36 acres) and C-C (central commercial, 0.?3 acres), an altecnatlve zoning for the property could be an R-3 category which would allow the daycare center but not the more intense co~merclal zoning. In addition, the project involves the construction and operation of a child care facility for up to 204 children ranging in age from 2 years to 12 years. This phase of the project will require the consideration of a conditional use permit at a later date. The hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 2. An acoustical report showing compliance with the City's noise o~dinance will be submitted prior to Planning Co~ission consideration of the land use. To implement the project, a substantial amount of fill material would be placed on the site. The amount will be determined with submittal of detailed grading plans at a later date. C. Compatibility with Zonin~ and Plans This project involves an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of Chula Vista to permit the proposed uses in addition to a companion chan~e in zoning. Plans would also have to be reviewed for conformance to the Scenic Highways Element of the Gene=al Plan and the Noise Element of the Chula Vista General Plan. D. Identification of Environmental Effects 1. Soils Standard development regulations through the building permit process will identify the extent of any adverse soils conditions on the property and what measures are necessary to avoid any significant impacts. Considering this factor along with the anticipated fill which will be placed on the property, no substantial and adverse environmental impacts are anticipated. 2. Noise a. General Plan and Zonins Development of the property in compliance with the C-C (Central Commercial), C-O (Commercial Office) or an R-3 (Hultiple Family) zone would not result in an acoustical impact which could not be controlled through the precise plan review process (including addltional environmental revie~ if necessary) and enforcement of the City's noise ordinance. Prior to the conslderation of any land use which could have an acoustical impact, conformance with the noise ordinance will be demonstrated. b. Child Care Facility Because this type of facility has involved playground, which have resulted in noise complaints, the applicant will show compliance with the noise ordinance before the Planning Co~ission considers the conditional use permit. This approval would include a finding that the proposal complies with the Municipal Code including the noise ordinance. 3. Aesthetics Site plan and architectural review of the proposed project by the Zoning Administrator or Desi§n Review Cor~vittee will assure conformance with the Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan. 4. Traffic It is anticipated that the project will add approximately 448 trips to the existing traffic volumes on Otay Lakes Road elevating it to about 18,370 ADT. The existing C/D levet of service on Otay Lakes Road will remain C/D, which is adequate for this type of street. E. Findings of Insignificant Impact 1. The project site is currently used for various land uses including residential and equestrian-oriented commercial and, therefore, there are no rare or endangered plant species present and any archaeological sites would have previously been destroyed. There are no geological hazards present on or near the property and the potentially unsuitable soll characteristics can be treated during grading'of the property. 2. The project involves an amendment to the Land Use Element of the Chula Vista General Plan and the zoning of the property. If these amendments are implemented, the project will be in conformance with the General Plan. Review of the site plan and architecture for the project and implementation of standard building permit requirements will assure confo~uance with the Scenic Highways and Noise Element of the General Plan. The project is, therefore, not anticipated to achieve any short term goals to the disadvantage of long term environmental goals. 3. The project will not increase the traffic volumes on Otay Lakes Road to a limit that would substantially lower its existing level of service. Drainage studies in the project vicinity indicate that given the soll conditions, development of the property would not significantly increase runoff from the property. During the review of building pe~it applications, details of on-site drainage facilities will be reviewed to assure that any runoff is carried to appropriate facilities. 4. The project will not create any source of air contaminants, or other emissions which would adversely impact human beings. Compliance with the City's noise ordinance will assure that there will be no si~niflcant acoustical impact on nearby residences. F. Consultation ~ 1. Individuals and OrKanizations City of Chula Vista: Mando Liuaz, Associate Planner Ro~er Daoust, Senior Civil Engineer Duane Bazzel, Assistant Planner Tom Dyke, Buildin§ and Mousin§ Department Ted Monsell, Fire Marshal Chuck Glass, Traffic En§ineer Applicant's A~ent: No~man G. Williams 2. Documents IS-84-28, Bonita Villa Condos IS-85-26, Daybrid~e Lea~nln§ Center Chapter 19.80, City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Scenic Routes Noise Elements, City of Chula Vista General Plan The Initial Study application and evaluation forms documenting the findings of no significant impact are on file and available for public review at the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010. ENVlRON~ T~AL REVIEW COORDINAIOR WPC 1812P EN 6 (Rev. 12/82) city of chula vista planning department ~ environmental review section EN 6 (Rev. 12/82) SAN DIEGO ACOUSTICS, Inc. Report No. 85-0152 September 5, 1985 Noise Analysis Kinder-Care Learning Center Chula Vista Introduction Kinder-Care Learning Centers, Inc. is planning to construct and operate a children's learning center on a 1.39- acre site. The site is located on the west side of Otay Lakes Road and directly adjacent, and to the north of, the SDG&E substation at the corner of Otay Lakes Road and Allen School Lane. The property to the west is elevated above the site and is zoned "residential." The property to the north is also zoned "residential" but is currently utilized as commercial and will be so considered in this analysis. The property to the south is occupied by an SDG&E substation and would be expected to be insensitive to any acoustic levels resulting from operation of the Learning Center. Noise of Operation The expected exterior noise resulting from operation of the Center can result from increased automotive traffic due to daily delivery and pickup of the children and to general noise associated with outdoor play during supervised recreation periods. Interior noise will be attenuated by the building such that resulting exterior levels will be lower than the existing environment. 1 4414 CARMELO STREET * SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92107 * 16191 225-1691 The capacity of the school will be limited to 204 students including 20 "toddlers." A typical daily schedule is included in this report. Note that two outdoor recreation periods per day are planned, each of 45 minutes duration. The increase in traffic noise will occur as a result of the maximum possible increase in automobile trips on Otay Lakes Road due to transporting the children. If one child per car is assumed 408 trips would be added plus teacher trips, assume 20. The present traffic on Otay Lakes Road is 17,900 average daily trips. The increase in traffic noise at any point, due to school traffic, will be 0.1 dB, an imperceptible increase. An analysis of outdoor play noise was performed on the basis of noise measurements made at a similar Kinder-Care Learning Center located at 9735 Cuyamaca Street in the City of Santee. Noise measurements were made at one location at the border of the play area for a series of 10-minute periods between 9 AM and 11 AM. The number of students at play, the centers of activity and external conditions were observed and noted and are contained in Table 1 in the notes. An analysis of these data, which separates construction truck noise (which was unusually constant throughout the measurement period) and unusual toddler noise, results in a general equation which provides play area noise as a function of the number of students and the distance from the centroid of play. (Note, several periods of "toddler data" were excluded due to the fact that it was an extremely hot day and the toddlers were running under a hose and screaming almost continuously. When the hose was "turned off" the children's reactions were considerably subdued.) The development of the general equation is contained in the notes. The equation is: Leq = 10 LOG (N/10 x 2.5704 x 109) -20 LOG (D/i) Where: Leq = Average noise due to children at play - dB(a) N = Number of playing children D = Average distance from observer to centroid of play area. As the Chula Vista Noise Ordinance (Chapter 19.66) limits the noise to prescribed levels or "the existing ambient," traffic levels were calculated so that boundary noise limits could be identified. Page 6 of the notes contains the traffic noise levels calculated on the basis of current traffic on Otay Lakes Road and the FHWA Traffic Model. Comparing the Noise Ordinance limits and the average daytime hour noise level due to traffic, the Kinder-Care boundary noise limits were established. Leq Limit Boundary dB(A) Criteria North (opposite, centroid) 65 Ord - Commer. West (opposite, toddlers) 60* Traffic West (opposite, others) 60* Traffic South (opposite, centroid) 60** Traffic * At top of bank, not at property line ** This appears to be an arbitrary limit as the land is unoccupied. The noise due to outdoor play was calculated using the general equation and the geometry included in the accompanying Figure. Pages 3, 4 and 5 of the Notes contain the precise distances utilized and the assumptions as to the numbers of students occupying the play area at one time, i.e. 10 todd]ers and 60 other students. Results The expected student noise and Chula Vista noise limits are shown as follows: Boundary Hourly Leq - dB(A) Play Noise Criteria North 62 65 West - Toddlers 53 60 West - Others 60 60 South - Prop. line 74 60 (undefined) 100' South PL 60 60 Conclusions The analysis shows that operation of the Kinder-Care Learning Center, within the constraints noted, will not provide exterior sound levels which will violate the limits imposed by the Chula Vista Noise Ordinance. Thus, no mitigation measures are recommended and the development should be acoustically acceptable to the surrounding community. E. C. Kamps Acoustician for San Diego Acoustics, Inc. KINDER-CARE LEARNING CENTERS, INC. TYPICAL DAILY ~CHEDULE '~ ?:0~ I.m, - B:(30 I,m. - A~rlval and Independent Activity. 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CITY OF CHULA VISTA DISCLOSURE STATE~NT IAPPLICANT'S STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS ON ALL APPLICATIONS WHICH WILL REQUIRE DISCRETIONARY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNIN$ COMMISSION AND ALL OTHER OFFICIAL BODIES. The following information must be disclosed: 1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the application. Carl Berg 2541 K Avenue Lillian Berg National City, California 920S0 160 Newport Center ~6~200 Kinder-Care Learning Centers~ Inc. Newport Beach: CA List the names of all persons having any ownership interest in the property involved. Carl Berg Lillian Berg 2. If any person identified pursuant to {1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership. Public corporation with no one individual havin~ 10% or more ownership or interest. 3. If any person identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-profit organization or a trust, list the names of any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of the trust. 4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees and Council within the past twelve months? Yes No ×× If yes, please indicate person(s) !Person is defined as: "Any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, ! ~ club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, this and any other county, city and county, city, municipality, district or other political subdivision, or any other group or combination acting a~t." {NOTE: Attach additional pages as necessary.~ ~~ Signature of applicant/date David L. Hiott WPC 0701P Corporate Director of Real Estate A-110 Print or type name of applicant Kinder-Care Learning Centers, Inc.