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RESOLUTION NO. ___~~!
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE ENVIRONP~ENTAL REVIEW
POLICY
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, in response to recent amendments to CEQA as
contained in AB 884, the Secretary of Resources adopted amendments
to the State EIR Guidelines which must now be implemented on the
local level, and
WHEREAS, said amendments, which are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full, have
been prepared by the Environmental Review Coordinator and reviewed
by the Environmental Review Committee as well as several private
groups engaged in the preparation of environmental impact reports,
and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations and analysis of
all of said parties, the proposal for amendments to the Chula Vista
Environmental Review Policy are.now presented to the City Council
and recommended for adoption by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista that the amendments to the Chula Vista Environ-
mental Review Policy, as contained in the exhibit attached hereto,
are hereby adopted.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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D rector o
D. J. Pete
Planning
orge 1~. Lindberg, City Attorney
ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 1st day of- August
197 8 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES Councilmen Hyde, Gillow, Cox, Egdahl
NAYES: Councilmen Scot t
ABSTAIN: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen None
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Mayor of the City of Chula Vista
ATTEST
City Cle k
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) s s .
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC, CITY CLERK of the City of Chula Vista, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
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,and that the same has not been amended or repealed.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW POLICY
of the
City of Chula Vista
Adopted by the
City Council
August 1, 1978
Resolution No. 9217
Environmental Review Section
Planning Department
(714) 575-5104
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CONTENTS
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Section 1 Purpose and Intent. 1
Section 2 General Provisions. 2
Section 3 Environmental Review Committee. 7
Section 4 Procedures for Initial Review of Projects 9
Section 5 Preparation & Processing of EIR's 24
Section 6 Contents of Draft EIR 29
Section 7 Time Limitations. 38
Section 8 Technical Support Documents 40
Section 9 Standard Factors and Energy Conservation. 43
Section 10 Record Retention 54
Section 11 Fees. 54
Section 1'_ Conflicts with Requirements of the State
of California 54
Section 13 Severability. 54
Section 14 Definitions 55
Appendix A Initial Study Application 61
Appendix B Project Evaluation. ~~
Appendix C Examples of Changes in the Physical
Condition that may have a significant
effect on the Environment 86
Appendix D Outline of EIR Emphasizing Alternative
to Reduce Impact 88
Appendix E Outline of EIR Emphasizing Mitigation
of Impacts 91
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Appendix F Required Data for Traffic Analysis 94
Appendix ~ Qualifications for the inclusion of
Consultants in the list of Qualified
Consultants . 95
Appendix H Request for Proposal 97
Appendix I Agreement 102
App<~n.dix J Energy 108
Appendix K Consultant Certification Forms .111
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Sec. 1 Purpose and Intent
It is the intent of the City Council to establish
procedures in accordance with the Environmental Quality Act of
the State of California to regulate the activities of private
individuals and corporations and public agencies which are found
to have a significant effect upon the quality of the environment.
Projects su bject to the provisions of CEQA shall not be
considered by an advisory, decision making or appeal authority
of the City of Chula Vista unless said authority reviews and
considers the ND or final EIR, if required of said project.
In order that the environmental review process achieve its
maximum useful potential, it is essential that the process begin
during the conceptual development phase of the project. The first
order of work should be an assessment of sensitive environmental
features of the project or project locale. Based on this, the
project should then be formulated in recognition of the environmental
sensitivities, and mitigating measures should be included in the
project to lessen adverse impacts, or alternatives to the project
considered, including the possibility of no project.
This Environmental Review Policy has been formulated to
assure submission of adequate information, consistency in review
and systematic preparation of Initial Studies (IS) and Environmental
Impact Reports (EIR).
Sec. ? General Provisions
Projects Recruirincr Environmental Review
2.1 General Rule. The requirements set forth in this
Policy apply to projects which may have any possible
significant effect on the environment and which involve
discretionary action by the City of Chula Vista. Where
it can be determined caith certainty that the activity in
question will not have any possible significant effect
on the environment, the activity is not subject to the
requirem~=nts set forth in CEQA, the Cal. Admin. Code
and this Policy..
This policy also does not apply to projects which the
City rejects or disapproves.
2.2 Projects ReQUiring Preparation of an ND or ~'IR
2.2.1 Public Projects
When a department of the City of Chula
Vista plans to carry out a project which is
not categorically exempt from review, the
department shall apply for an IS which may lead
to an ND or file a draft
EIR. All actions shall be in conformance
with the guidelines adopted by the ERC.
2.2.2 Private Projects
When a project is to be carried out by _
a non-governmental person, and it is subject
to the approval, financial support or some other
involvement by the City of Chula Vista,
environmental documents shall be prepared
directly by the City of Chula Vista or by contract
with an approved consultant.
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2.2.3 Multi-Agency Projects
When a project is to be considered by the City of
Chula Vista and other public agencies, only one
environmental document shall be prepared, and that
document shall be prepared by the Lead Agency.
The decision as to what type of environmental document
(ND or EIR) shall be prepared shall be made by the
Lead Agency and when that determination is made by
other than the City of Chula Vista, it shall be
binding on the City of Chula Vista unless the
decision has been challenged as provided in Section
21167 of the Public Resources Code, or circumstances
have changed as provided in Cal. Admin. Code Section
15067.
2.3 Shift in Lead Aaencv Responsibilities
PJhen the City of Chula Vista is called on to grant an
approval for a project subject to CEQA for which another
public agency was the appropriate Lead Agency, the City
shall begin to act as the Lead Agency (subject to the
provisions of Section 7) when any of the following con-
ditions occur:
2.3.1 The Lead Agency did not prepare any environ-
mental documents for the project and the statute of
limitations has expired for a challenge to the action
of the Lead Agency.
2.3.2 The lead Agency prepared environmental
documents for the project, but, a subsequent EIR
is required prusuant to Cal. Admin. Code Section
15067, the Lead Agency has granted final approval for
the project and the statute of limitations has expired.
2.3.3 The Lead Agency prepared an inadequate
environmental document without consulting the City
of Chula Vista as required by Cal. Admin. Code Section
15066 and the statute of limitations has expired.
2.4 Consultation with Responsible Agencies
2.4.1 When an IS application has been received
on a project and the City of Chula Vista is the
Lead Agency, the Coordinator shall consult with
all Responsible Agencies prior to the determination
if an EIR or ND was required.
2.4.2 If the Environmental Review Coordinator
determines that an EIR is required for a project,
the Coordinator shall send to each Responsible
Agency, by certified mail, a Notice of Preparation
stating that an EIR will be prepared. The Coordinator
shall immediately begin the necessary process to
prepare the EIR.
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2.5 Special considerations in Review Requirements
2.5.1 When an EIR on the General Plan or a Community
Plan of the City of Chula Vista has been prepared,
it may be used as the foundation document for EIR's
subsequently prepared for specific projects within
the area covered by the General Plan. The subsequent
EIR's may refer to the EIR on the General Plan for
the description of the environmental setting and as
much of the description of environmental impacts as
applies to the specific project in the EIR on the
General Plan. When an EIR refers to an EIR on the
General Plan for part of its description of the
environment and the environmental impacts, copies
of the EIR on the General Plan shall be made
available to the public.
2.5.2 When an EIR has been prepared, no additional
EIR need be prepared unless there has been a sub-
stantial change in the project, the circumstances
under which the project is to be carried, or when
new information of substantial importance has become
available which could involve new significant impacts
not discussed in the previous EIR. (See Cal. Admin.
Code Sec. 15067, and Sec. 4.12 of this policy.
The ERC shall review project revisions to assure
that there will be no potential for new significant
environmental impacts or the ERC shall require that
a supplement to the EIR be prepared. This action
shall be in conformance with Sec. 5.4 of this policy.
2.5.3 If the ERC finds that a proposed project is
essentially the same, in terms of impact or cir-
cumstances under which the project is to be under-
taken, as a project for which an EIR has been
previously prepared, the ERC may recommend that the
previously prepared EIR be certified as the final
EIR on the subject project. Under the same cir-
cumstances the ERC may recommend the certification
of a final EIR for more than one project.
2.5.4 Where individual projects are, or a phased
project, is to be undertaken and where the total
undertaking comprises a project with significant
environmental effects, the City of Chula Vista
must prepare, or cause to be prepared, a single
EIR for the ultimate project.
Where an individual project is a necessary precedent
for action on a larger project, or commits the City
to a larger project, with significant environmental
effect, an EIR must address itself to the scope of
the larger project.
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Where one project is one of several similar projects
of a public agency, but is not deemed a part of a
larger undertaking or a larger project, the City may
perpare one EIR for all project or one for each project,
but shall in either case, comment upon the cumulative
effect.
2.5.4 Where a large capital project will require a
number of discretionary approvals from government
agencies and one of the approvals will occur more than
two years before construction will begin, Sec. 15069.5
of the Cal. Admin. Code shall apply.
2.5.5 If a project was approved or given support by
the City of Chula Vista prior to the effective date
of CEQA, (Nov. 23, 1970) the State Guidelines (April
5, 1973) or subsequent revisions to the State Guidelines
the provision of Cal. Admin Code Sec. 15070 shall apply.
2.5.6 When a draft EIR or ND is under review by the
City or has been completed and sent out for public
review on or before August 1, 1978, and is in compliance
with the Environmental Review Policy adopted by the
City of Chula Vista on February 1, 1977, (Resolution
No. 8493), no new environmental document need be pre-
pared and the ND or EIR shall be deemed to be in com-
pliance with the requirements of the City of Chula
Vista.
2.6 Projects Not Subject to Environmental Review
2.6.1 Emergency Projects
The following emergency projects are exempt from the
requirement for environmental review:
(a) Projects undertaken, carried out, or approved
by a public agency to maintain, repair, restore,
demolish or replace property or facilities damaged
or destroyed as a result of a disaster in an
area which a state of emergency has been
proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Chapter 7
(commencing with Sec. 8550) of Division 1, Title
2 of the Government Code.
(b) Emergency repairs to public service facilities
necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
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2.6.2 Ministerial Activities
Ministerial acitivites are not subject to the
requirements of this policy and do not require environ-
mental review. The following actions will generally
be considered ministerial in nature. However, this
list is not considered to be all inclusive and decisions
as to whether an action is ministerial are reserved
and delegated to the ERC. (Ministerial definition,
Sec. 14.18)
(a) Issuance of building permits.
(b) Issuance of business licenses.
(c) Approval of final subdivision maps.
(d) Approval of adjustment plat.
(e) Approval of individual utility service
connections or disconnections.
(f) Issuance of zoning permits.
(g) Issuance of Home Occupation Permits
(h) Issuance of mechanical permits.
(i) Issuance of electrical permits.
(j) Issuance of curb and sidewalk permits.
(k) Issuance of temporary encroachment permits.
(1) Issuance of driveway painting permits.
(m) Permits issued for moving extra wide loads
or for overloaded vehicles.
(n) Grading permits for grading plans approved
through tentative subdivision maps, precise
plans or planned unit developments which
have been subjected to previous environ-
mental review.
(o) Utility permits other than for utilities
transmission lines.
(p) Site plan and architectural approval of
projects previously reviewed as a precise
plan or planned unit development which
have been subjected to previous environ-
mental review.
(q) The issuance of demolition permits, except
for structures within the boundaries of a
redevelopment project.
2.6.3 Combined Actions
Where a project involves an approval that contains
elements of both a ministerial action and a dis-
cretionary action, the project will be deemed to be
discretionary and will be subject to the requirements
of this policy.
2.6.4 Feasibility and Planning Studies
A project involving only feasibility or planning
studies for possible future actions which the City of
Chula Vista has not approved, adopted or funded does
not require environmental review, but does require
consideration of environmental factors as required
by Section 21102 of CEQA.
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Sec. 3 Environmental Review Committee
3.1 Established. There is hereby established an
Environmental Review Committee (ERC) composed of the
following officials of the City of Chula Vista, or their
representatives:
3.1.1. The Director of Public Works
3.1.2. The Director of Planning
3.1.3. The Director of Building & Housing
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1.4 The Environmental Review Coordinator
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3.1.5. The Chairperson of the Environmental Control
Commission (Any representative must be a
member of the ECC).
The City Attorney or his representative shall be an
ex-officio member of the ERC and shall act as legal
advisor to the ERC.
3.2 Powers and Duties. The Environmental Review Committee
shall have the following powers and duties:
3.2.1 When there is a question if a project could
have a significant environmental impact, conduct IS's
and recommend to decision making bodies that an ND be
made unless the subject project may have a possible
significant environmentl effect, in accordance with
Sec. 4.7 of this policy.
3.2.2 Recommend to the City Council a list of con-
sultants qualified to prepare EIR's and prepare an
annual review to determine if an update of said list
is necessary.
3.2.3 Contract with consultants which are on the
list of qualified consultants as approved by the
City Council for the preparation of EIR's for the City.
3.2.4 Issue draft EIR's following independent analysis
and review of preliminary drafts supplied by a
consultant or City staff.
3.2.5 Review revised projects for which EIR's or"ND's
have been prepared and determine if a supplemental
environmental document must be prepared, or if there
clearly will be no new adverse effects.
3.2.6 Adopt all forms and reporting formats.
3.2.7 Periodically review the adequacy of fees to
cover the costs to the City for environmental review
of projects subject to approval or support and make
recommendations to the City Council for adjustments
in the fee schedule.
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3.2.8 Periodically review the Environmental Review
Policy and make recommendations to the City Council
on any necessary or desirable revisions.
3..2.9 Adopt procedural guidelines which are necessary
for the implementation of CEQA and this policy.
3. 3 Rules
3.3.1 Three (3) members of the ERC shall_constitute a
quorum to do business, but a lesser number may adjourn
any meeting.
3.3.2 The. affirmative votes of at least a majority of
the members shall be required for any action of
the ERC.
3_.3.3 The-ERC shall elect a chairperson and vice-chair-
person at the first meeting of each calendar year.
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Sec. q Procedures for Initial Review of Projects
4. 1 Introduction
Private individuals, corporations or other persons required
to have environmental review of their project, shall establish
contact with the Environmental Review Coordinator (hereafter
referred to as Coordinator) at an early stage in the develop-
ment process. The Coordinator, acting on behalf of the ERC
shall advise the applicant on the procedures, requirements,
time schedules and phasing, and other matters.
Public agencies other than departments of the City of Chula
Vista shall likewise establish early communication with the
Coordinator in order to determine applicable requirements and
arrange mutual, satisfactory procedures for the interchange
of information.
Departments of the City of Chula Vista shall work with the
Coordinator in generating and assembling information necessary
for preparation of any required EIR or conducting an IS for
City sponsored projects.
4.2 Review of Exempt Projects
A proponent of a project, whether public or private, shall
present the proposed project to the Counter Review Staff
of the appropriate department depending on the nature of
the project. The Planning Department, Building Department,
or the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department
have qualified personnel available to screen projects. The
Coordinator shall have final counter review authority on
the applicability of the following actions which are exempt
from review requirements:
Actions not defined as projects
Emergency projects
Ministerial projects
Categorical exemptions
When a project is determined to be exempt from the require-
ments of CEQA, as provided in Section 4.1 through 4.3, the
Coordinator may prepare a Notice of Exemption for filing
with the County Clerk.
4.3 Categorical Exemptions
In response to the mandate of the State of California, the
City of Chula Vista, does hereby find that the
following classes of projects listed in this section do not
have any possible significant effect on the environment,
and they are declared to be categorically exempt from the
requirements for the preparation of environmental documents.
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4.3.1 Exceptions - Location. Class 3; 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified
by consideration by where the project is to be located--
a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact
on the environment may in a particularly sensitive
environment, be significant. Therefore, these classes
are considered to apply in all instances, except where
the project may impact on an environmental resource,
of hazardous or critical concern as may be hereafter
designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted
pursuant to by Federal, State or local agencies.
Areas designated as F-1 Floodway Zone or F Flood Plain
Restrictive Modifying District, as a
conservation area in the Conservation Element of the General
Plan, as open space in the Open Space Element, near a
scenic route, a gateway as identified in the Scenic
Route Element, or near a major geologic hazard on the
Seismic Safety and Safety Element plan diagrams of the
General Plan or properties adiacent to a roadway that
has an ADT ~f LS,000 vehicles or more which causes
noise levels to be unacceptable, shall all be
considerea areas of Hazard or critical concern within
the City of Chula Vista. '
4.3.2 Exceptions -Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes
are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive
projects of the same type in the same place, over time
is significant--for example, annual additions to an
existing building under Class 1. This provision does
not apply to individual projects at different locations
or individual projects undertaken at substantially
different times.
Class l: Existing Facilities
Operation, repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment,
or torographical features, involving negligible or no expansion
of use beyond that previously existing, including but not
limited to: '
(a) Interior or exterior alterations involving such
things as interior partitions, plumbing and electrical
conveyances;
(b) Existing facilities of both investor, and publicly
owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural
gas, sewage, or other public utility services.
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(c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutter,
bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities,
except where the activity will involve the removal of
scenic resources including, but not limited to, trees,
rock outcroppings, and historic buildings;
(d) Restoration, or rehabilitation of deteriorated
or damaged structures, facilities or mechanical equip-
ment to meet current standards of public health and
safety, unless it is determined that the damage was
substantial and resulted from an environmental hazard
such as earthquake, landslide or flood;
(e) Additions to existing structures provided that
that addition will not result in an increase of more
than 50~ of the floor area of the structure before
the addition or alteration, or 2500 sq. ft. which-
ever is less;
(f) Addition of safety of health protection devices
for use duri:.g construction of or in conjunction with
existing structures, facilities or mechanical equip-
ment or topographical features (including navigational
devices);
(g) New copy on existing on and off-premise signs;
(h) Maintenance of existing landscaping, native growth
and water supply reservoirs (excluding the use of
economic poisons, as defined in Division 7, Chapter
2, California Agricultural Code);
(i) Division of existing multiple family rental units
into condominiums;
(j) Demolition and removal of individual small
structures listed in this seciton except where the
structures are of historical, archaeological or
architectural significance;
(1) Single family residences not in conjunction
with the demolition of two or more units,
(2) Motel, apartments, and duplexes designed for
not more than four dwelling units, if not in
conjunction with the demolition of two or more
such structures,
(3) Stores, offices, and restaurants, if designed
for an occupant load of 20 persons or less, if
not inconjunction with the demolition of two or
more such structures,
(4) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including
garages, carports, patios, swimmings pools, and
fences.
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(k) Interior or internal modifications to established
and discrete areas which are fully developed within the
larger environment of parks or recreation centers
where such internal or interior modification is
essentially a rearrangement rather than an additive
function;
(1) Installation of traffic signals, traffic signs,
safety street lighting, pavement markings or raised
medians for improving the flow characteristics~or
safety of existing streets;
(m) Installation of parking meters along existing
streets;
(n) Minor repairs and alterations to dams and
appurtenant structures under the supervision of the
Dept of Water Resources.
Class 2: Replacement or Reconstruction of existing structures
and facilities where the new structure will be located on the
same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially
the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced,
including but not limited to:
(a) Replacement or reconstruction of existing schools
and hospitals to provide earthquake resistant structures
which do not increase capacity more than 50$.
(b) .Replacement of a commercial structure with a new
structure of substantially the same size and purpose.
(c) Replacement or reconstruction of existing utility
facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.
Class 3: New Construction of small structures and location
of single, new small facilities or structures and installation
of small facilities including but not limited to:
(a) Single family residences not in conjunction with
the building of two or more such units;
(b) Motels, apartments, and duplexes designed for not
more than four dwelling units if not in conjunction
with the building of two or more such structures;
(c) Stores, offices, restaurants and other commercial
uses if designed for an occupant load of 20 persons
or less, if not in conjunction with the building of
two or more such structures;
(d) Water main, sewage, electrical, gas and other
utility extensions of reasonable length to serve
such construction;
(e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures including
garages, carports, patios, swimming pools and fences.
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Class 4: Minor alterations to land Minor public or private
alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation,
which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except
for forestry and agricultural purposes. Examples include but
are not limited to:
(a) Grading on land with a slope of less than 10$
except where it is to be located in a waterway, in
any wetland, in an officially designated (by Federal,
State, or local governmental action) scenic area, or
in officially mapped areas of severe geologic hazard,
(b) New gardening and landscaping,
(c) Filling of earth into previously excavated land
with material compatible with the natural features of
the site,
(d) Minor alterations in land, water and vegetation
in existing officially designated wildlife management
areas of fish production facilities which result in
improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources
or greater fish productions,
(e) Minor temporary uses of land having negligible
or no permanent effects on the environment, including
carnivals, sales of Christmas trees, etc;
(f) Minor trenching and backfilling where the surface
is restored,
(g) Removal of dead, damaged or diseased trees or
limbs,
(h) The renewal of any lease, license or permit to
use land where the use involves negligible or no
permanent effects on the environment,
(i) Maintenance dredging where the spoil is deposited
in a spoil area authorized by all applicable State
and Federal regulatory agencies.
Class 5: Alterations in land use limitations. Minor alterations
in land use limitations, except zoning, including but not
limited to:
(a) Minor Iot line adjustment, side yard and setback
variances not resulting in the creation of any new
parcel nor in any change in land use or density,
(b) The issuance of minor encroachment permits,
(c) Conveyance of minor miscellaneous easements,
excluding street, alley or walkway easements,
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(d) Minor modifications of the conditions of
previously approved tentative subdivision maps
involving improved design features when no increase
in the number of lots or parcels is proposed.
(e) Minor area variances, yard variances, or slight
modifications which do not result in any cl~ihnge in
land use or additional dwelling units.
(f) Minor conditional use permits which do not
result in any significant change in land use or in-
tensity.
Class 6: Information Collection, data collections, research
experimental management and resource evaluation activities
which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to
an environmental resource. These may be for strictly
information gathering purposes, or as part of a study
leading to an action which a public agency has not yet
approved, adopted or funded.
(a) Permits for test holes in public areas which
will be used for engineering evaluations for street,
sewer, storm drain, buildings or utility installations.
(b) Basic data collection, field testing, research,
experimental management and resource activities of
City departments, or offices which do not result in
serious or major disturbance to an environmental
resource.
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Class 7: Regulatory Actions for Protection of Natural
Resources.
Class 8: Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection
of the Environment.
These classes do not apply to the City of Chula Vista.
Class 9: Inspection. Activities limited entirely to
inspection, to check for performance of an operation, or
quality, health or safety of a project, including related
activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling,
misrepresentation or adulteration of products.
Class 10: Loans is not applicable to the City of Chula
Vista.
Class 11: Accessory Structures. Construction or placement
of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing
commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities,
including but not limited to:
(a) On premise signs,
(b) Small parking lots,
(c) Game courts, play equipment, drinking fountains,
restrooms, bar-b-ques,
(d) Placement of seasonal or temporary use items
such as life-guard towers, mobile food units, portable
restrooms, and similar items in generally the same
locations from time to time in pubicly owned parks.
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Class 12: Surplus Government Property. Sales of surplus
government property except for parcels of land located in
an area of statewide interest or potential area of concern
as identified in the Governor's Environmental Goals and
Policy Report prepared pursuant to Government Code Sec.
65041 et seq. However if the surplus property to''ise sold
is located in those areas identified in the Governor's
Environmental Goals & Policy Report, its sale is exempt
if:
(a) The property does not have significant values
for wildlife habitat or other environmental purposes,
and,
(b) Any of the following conditions exist:
1) The property is of such size or shape that
it is incapable of independent development or
use, or,
2) The property to be sold would qualify for
an exemption under any other class of categorical
exemption in Article 8 of~.the, Cal. Admin. Code,
or,
3) The use of the property and adjacant property
has not changed since the time of purchase by
the public agency.
Class 13: Acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation
purposes- The acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife
conservation purposes, including, preservation of fish and
wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves under
Fish and Game Code, Section 1580, and preserving access to
public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition
is to preserve the land in its natural condition.
Class 14: Minor additions to schools., Does not apply to
the City of Chula Vista.
Class 15: Repealed.
Class 16: Transfer of ownership of land in order to create
parks, he acquisition of park land where the land is in
a natural condition or contains historic sites or archaeo-
logical sites and either:
(a) The management plan for the park has not been
prepared, or
(b) The management plan proposes to keep the area
in a natural condition or preserve the historic or
archaeological site. CEQA will apply when a
management plan is proposed that will change the
area from its natural condition or significantly
change the historic or archaeological sites.
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Class 17: Open space contracts or easements. T.he establish-
ment of agricultural preserves, the making and reviewing
of open space contracts under the Williamson Act, or the
acceptance of open space easements. The cancellation of
such preserves, contracts or easements is not included.
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Class 18: Designation of wilderness areas., The designation
of wilderness areas under the California Wilderness System.
Class 19: Annexations of existing facilities and lots for
exempt facilities.
(a) Annexations to a city or spacial district of
areas containing existing public or private structures
developed to the density allowed by the current
zoning or pre-zoning of either the gaining or losing
governmental agency whichever is more restrictive,
provided, however, that the extension of utility
services to the existing facilities would have a
capacity to serve only the existing facilities.
(b) Annexations of individual small parcels of the
minimum size for facilities exempted by Class 3
New construction of small structures.
Class 20: Changes in organization of local agencie s
Changes in the organization or reorganization of local
governmental agencies where the changes do not change the
geographical area in which previously existing powers are
exercised. Examples include but are not limited to:
(a) Establishment of a subsidiary district,
(b) Consolidation of two or more districts having
identical powers,
(c) Merger with a city of a district lying entirely
within the boundaries of the city.
4.4 Environmental Effect of Project-Determination of
Significance - General Rule.
The determination of whether a project may have a significant
effect on the environment calls for careful judgment based
to the extent possible on scientific and factual data. As
defined in Section 14.30, a significant effect means a
substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in
any of the physical conditions within the area affected by
the activity including land, air, water, minerals, flora,
fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic
significance; however, a blanket, iron-clad definition of
significant effect is not possible because the significance
of an activity may vary with the setting. For example, an
activity which maybe significant in a developed area may be
insignificant in an undeveloped area. There may be a
difference of opinion on whether a particular effect should
be considered adverse or beneficial, but where there is, or
is anticipated to be, an opinion that considers or could
consider the effect to be significant, an EZR to explore the
environmental effects involved must be prepared.
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In evaluating the significance of the environmental effect
of a project, both primary and secondary consequences shall
be considered. Primary consequences are immediately
related to the project (the construction of a new treatment
plant may facilitate population growth in a particular area)
while secondary consequences are related more to p'f'~tmary
consequences than to the project itself (an impact upon the
resource base, including land, air, water and energy use of
the area in question may result from the population growth).
Some examples of project consequences which may have a
significant effect on the environment in connection with
most projects where they occur, can be found in Appendix C.
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4.4.1 Type of Project
There can be no precise identification of specific types of project
for which an EIR must be prepared or which can be excepted from the
EIR requirements by a Negative Declaration. Any project.~hich could
have a potential significant effect on the environment as specified
by the mandatory findings of significance must have prepared an EIR.
It is recognized that certain types of projects by their very nature
are going to have extensive impacts on a wide range of environmental
features, regardless of their scale or location. These might be
major highways, industrial plants, shopping centers, residential
subdivisions, apartment complexes, marinas, and numerous others.
Certain projects by their nature can be expected to have significant
impacts, regardless of size or location, on a limited number of
environmental features. These might include sewage disposal or
treatment facilities, certain manufacturing processes, especially
those generating noxious waste projects, streets, public utility
lines, and numerous others. In cases such as the above, it is
reasonably certain that an EIR would be required.
In certain other types of projects, their innocuous character would
indicate that they would seldom be expected to require an EIR and
would probably qualify for an ND. Among these would be projects
which are essentially the same as those in the various types of
categorical exemptions, yet vary from the criteria in a minor degree.
Among projects of this type could be two or three single family
dwellings, expansion of existing facilities by somewhat more than
50~, or stores, offices or restaurants designed for slightly more
than 20 persons occupancy.
4.4.2 Location of Project
Many projects which would require an EIR in one location might well be
found to have an insignificant impact in a different location which is
environmentally less sensitive. For instance, a small project located
in a flood plain or close to or in a zone of geologic hazard, or simply
in a presently undeveloped area might require an EIR, while the same
project in a presently urbanized area or in an area removed from a
sensitive environment may qualify for an ND. Another instance would
be an apartment building located close to the waterfront in the
Coastal area, which would probably require an EIR, while the same
structure in a presently urbanized R-3 zone removed from the coastal
area might qualify for an ND.
It should be apparent from the above that the nature or scale of a
project does not necessarily determine whether or not an EIR would
be required; the environmental sensitivity of the location for which
the project is proposed will have a large influence in evaluating
the necessity for an EIR.
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4.4.3 Mandatory Findings of Significance
A project shall be found to have a significant effect on the
environment if:
(a) The project has the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habi~.at of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population
to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or pre-history.
(b) The project has the potential to achieve short-term
environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term
environmental goals.
(c) The project has possible environmental effects which
are individually limited but cumulatively considerable.
As used in this subsection, "cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of an individual
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects.
(d) The environmental effects of a project will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly.
4.4.4 Dispute
If there is any question whether any action could. arguably have
significant impact in regard to the factual issues as exemplified
in the above exemples or~findings, then the testimony showing
dispute regarding factual environmental issues shall constitute
significant cause to require the preparation of an EIR.
4.5 Controversy
An EIR should be prepared when there is serious public controversy
concerning the environmental effect of a project. Controversy not
related to an environmental issue does not require the preparation
of an EIR.
4.6 Initial Review of Non-Exempt Projects
When a project is found by the project applicant; the Coordinator
or the decision making body/person; to be subject to the requirements
of CEQA and non-exempt from the provision of this policy, the project
applicant shall submit or cause to be submitted, an application for
an EIR or five (5) copes of the application for an IS, an example of
which is to be found in Appendix A of this policy, or the required fee
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for the processing or preparation of an EIR. The IS application shall
be accompanied by five (S) copes of any supportive documents required
by the Coordinator and shall be submitted to the Coordinator in the
Planning Dept. A $100.00 filing fee is required with the submission
of an IS application. The Coordinator will conduct a preliminary
review of the application to insure that it is adequate. When the
application is complete, the Coordinator shall consult with the
members of the ERC or their representative to determine which of the
situations specified in Sec. 4.7.1-4.7.4 exists. If the conditions
specified in Sec. 4.7.1 or 4.7.2 exists in the opinion of every ERC
member, the Coordinator shall complete the IS and prepare an ND.
If the conditions specified in 4.7.3 or 4.7.4 exists in the opinion
of any ERC member, the Coordinator shall set the IS for consideration
before the ERC on the next available agenda, not less than 10 days
after the date of submission.
The Coordinator shall also consult with any responsible agency
or any agency having jurisdiction by law to obtain comments
with regard to the environmental effects of the project.
4.7 The Coordinator or ERC will, based on the information
submitted and otherwise available, conduct an IS of the
potentially adverse environmental effects of the proposed
project and the level of significance of impact.
Upon completion of the evaluation of the project, (see
Appendix B, for evaluation form) the Coordinator or ERC
will determine that one of the following situations exist:
4.7.1 There is no possibility that any aspect of the
project is question could cause a substantial adverse
change in the environment, and the Coordinator or ERC
may issue a draft ND and forward it to the decision
making body on the project for its consideration and
final determination.
4.7.2 All potential impacts have been mitigated to
an insignificant level and/or feasible alternatives
having no impact on the environment have been imple-
mented eliminating any possibility that the project
in question could cause a substantial adverse change
in the environment, and the Coordinator or ERC may
issue a draft conditioned ND and forward it to the
decision making body on the project for its considera-
tion and final determination.
4.7.3 An aspect of the project, either individually
or cumulatively, may cause a substantial adverse
change in the environment and an EIR must be prepared
to evaluate the project and its consequences, or;
4.7.4 More information is necessary and the IS shall
be continued for submission of this additional
information which may be in the form of a technical
support document.
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4.8 ND Contents. An ND shall include a brief description
of the project as proposed, including a commonly used name
for the project, if any; project location and name of
proponent; a finding that the project will not have a
significant effect on the environment; an attached copy of
the IS documenting reasons to support the findings~_and
mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to
avoid potentially significant effects.
4.9 Public Review. When the Coordinator or the ERC issues
an ND, it shall be made available for public and agency review
at the Planning Department office. Every person who made
comments on the application for an IS, all responsible agencies
or agencies with jurisdiction by law and the project applicant,
shall receive a written copy of the ND.
4.10 Notice of Proposed Finding. If the decision making
authority is to hold a public hearing on the proposed
project, the notice of said hearing shall include a state-
ment of the proposed finding of no significant environmental
impact and shall state that the IS and ND are available for
public review at the Planning Department.
If the decision making authority is not required to hold
a public hearing on the proposed project, notice of the
proposed finding of no significant environmental imapct
and the availability of the IS and ND shall be given by
one of the following methods:
4.10.1 If the project involves a discretionary act on
a specific parcel of land, notice shall be given by
posting of a notice on and/or off the site of the
project.
4.10.2 If the project does not involve any specific
property, notice shall be given by at least one
publication of the notice of the proposed findings
of no significant environmental impact in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City as provided in
the Charter of the City of Chula Vista.
4.11 Adoption of ND. The ND shall be presented to the
decision making authority on the project, a minimum of ten
(10) days after it is recommended by the Coordinator or ERC.
If a public hearing is being held on the proposed project,
testimony relative to the proposed finding of no significant
environmental impact may be presented during the public
hearing before the decision making authority.
If no public hearing is to be held, the decision making
authority must consider all written comments on the proposed
finding of no significant environmental impact. All written
comments relative to said proposed findings must be received
by the decision making authority within ten (10) days after
the notice is given of the ND
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If no written comments are received, the decision making
authority may consider the ND after the comment period. If
written comments are received, a minimum of four (4)
additional days may be allowed prior to consideration of the
ND for evaluation of any input.
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If the decision making authority finds on the basis of
the facts relative to the required findings, that the
project will not have any significant impact on the
environment, it shall adopt the ND and it shall become final.
No further environmental review shall be required, except
as otherwise provided in the policy.
If no public hearing has been held on the proposed project,
the decision making authority shall advise all persons
,commenting, in writting, on the ND of the decision which
has been made relative to the ND and the project.
4.12 Filing. After an ND or EIR has become final and a
determination has been made to approved or conditionally
approve the project, the Coordinator shall file a Notice
of Determination with the County Clerk or Secretary for
Resources. If the project has been denied, this policy does
not apply and no Notice of Determination shall be filed.
The Notice of Determination shall include the decision of the
City of Chula Vista to approve the project, the determination
of the City of Chula Vista that the project will or will not
have any significant effect on the environment, and a state-
ment that an ND or EIR has been prepared pursuant to the
provision of CEQA and if a statement of overriding conditions
has been prepared, it shall be attached. If the project
requires discretionary approvals from a state agency, the
Notice of Determination and ND also shall be filed with the
Secretary for Resources. The filing of the Notice of Deter-
mination states a 30 day statute of limitations on court
challenges to the approval under CEQA.
4.13 Changes in Project/Subsequent Environmental Review
Once the environmental review process has been completed,
no further review is required unless one of the following
conditions exists:
4.13.1 Subsequent changes are proposed in the project
which will require major revisions of the EIR, due to the
involvement of new environmental impacts not considered
in the previous EIR on the project.
4.13.2 Substantial changes occur with respect to the
circumstances under which the project is undertaken, such
as a substantial deterioration in the air quality where
the project will be located which will require major
revisions in the EIR due to the involvement of new
environmental impacts not covered in a previous EIR, or
adopted ND, or
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4.13.3 New information of substantial importance to
the project becomes available, and
(a) The information was not known and could not
have been known at the time the EIR was certified
as complete or the ND was adopted, and ~.~
(b) The new information shows that the project
will have one or more significant effects not
discussed previously in the EIR, significant effects
previously examined will be more severe than shown
in the EIR, mitigation measures or alternatives
previously found not to be feasible would in fact
be feasible and would substantially reduce one or
more significant effects of the project, or mitigation
measures or alternatives which were not previously
considered in the EIR would substantially lessen one
or more significant effects on the environment. If
the EIR or ND has been completed but the project has
not yet been approved and any of the above conditions
exists, the City shall prepare or cause to be prepared
a supplemental EIR or ND in accordance with this
policy.
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Sec. 5 Preparation and Processing of EIR's
5.1 General Requirements. If a project may have any
potential of significant environmental impact, the project
applicant shall select consultants as provided in Section
5.3 to prepare an EIR in compliance with the requirements
of this policy. With the selection of the consultants, the
filing fee shall be paid in accordance with Section 10.1
of this policy.
The Coordinator shall be responsible for providing inde-
pendent evaluation and analysis of the application to the
ERC and for consulting with any person or organization
which may be concerned with the environmental effects of
the project and any responsible agency or any agency with
jurisdiction by law.
5.2 Degree of Specificity. The degree of specificity
required in an EIR will correspond to the degree of
specificity involved in the underlying acitivity which is
described in the EIR.
5.2.1 An EIR on a construction project will necessarily
be more detailed in the specific effects of the
project than will be an EIR on the adoption of a
general plan, element thereof, or comprehensive
zoning ordinance because the effects of the con-
struction can be predicted with greater accuracy.
5.2.2 An EIR on a project such as the adoption or
amendment of a comprehensive zoning ordinance, general
plan, or element thereof, should focus on the secondary
effects that can be expected to follow from the
adoption, but the EIR need not be as detailed as an
EIR on the specific construction project that might
follow.
5.2.3 The requirements for an EIR on a general plan
or element thereof, will be satisfied by the general
plan or element document; i.e., no separate EIR will
be required, if: (a) the general plan addresses all
the points required to be in an EIR by Article 9 of
Cal. Admin. Code, and (b) the document contains a
special section or a cover sheet identifying where
the general plan document addresses each of the
points required.
5.3 List of Qualified Consultants. The City of Chula
Vista shall prepare a list of consultants which are qualified
to prepare applications for EIR's on private project. The
list shall include firms which have established that they
have met the standards in Appendix G.
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All consultants who wish to be considered for placement on
the list of qualified consultants shall present sufficient
information to ERC so that it may recommend to the City
Council such consulting firms which meet the standards for a
qualified consultant. Firms currently on the list.~eed only
provide information on standards which they previously
have not demonstrated they meet. The City Council shall have
final authority for placement of firms on the qualified list.
5.4 Preparation of EIR. If a project with potential significant
impacts is to be undertaken by a private party, the City shall
prepare the EIR by one of the following methods:
5.4.1 If the Coordinator or the ERC finds that the
information available in the IS application, technical
support documents or other sources, is adequate, the
Coordinator may prepare the EIR. The Coordinator shall
inform the project proponent of the estimated time and
information required for the EIR. If this procedure
and the estimated time required for the preparation of
the EIR is acceptable to the project proponent, the
required fee shall be deposited and the Coordinator shall
prepare the EIR.
5.4.2 If the proponent does not desire the Coordinator
to prepare the EIR or if the Coordinator cannot prepare
the EIR because of a required expertise or the number
of EIR/IS's in process, the project proponent shall
select consultants from the list of qualified consultants
as established by the City Council.
The Coordinator shall upon receipt of the consultants
selected by the project proponent and the payment of
the filling fee, shall distribute Requests for Proposals
(RFP) as provided in Appendix H within 10 days, to the
selected consultants. All proposals from the consultants
must be received by the Coordinator within 15 days of
the date of the RFP.
If only one proposal is received by the Coordinator
and the proposal is acceptable to the project proponent
and the Coordinator, the Coordinator shall prepare an
agreement as provided in Appendix I. Once the agreement
has been signed by the proponent and the consultant
(contractor) and the agreed to reimbursement for the
consultant has been deposited with the City, the agreement
shall be presented to the ERC at their next available
meeting for consideration.
If more than one proposal is submitted, they shall be
graded by the ERC in accordance with a rating sheet
developed by the ERC. The proposal with the highest
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rating shall be invited by the Coordinator to enter
into an agreement with the City and the project
proponent to prepare the draft and final EIR.
Once the agreement as provided in Appendix I is signed
by the project proponent and the consultant (contractor)
and the agreed to reimbursement for the consultant has
been deposited with the City, the agreement shall be
presented to the ERC at their next available meeting
for consideration.
The Coordinator, shall upon receipt of the draft EIR from the ,'~
consultant, perform an independent evaluation and analysis of
the document. He shall consult with any responsible agency,
any agency with jurisdiction by law, any person or organization
having an interest in, special expertise, or is otherwise
concerned with the environmental effects of the proposed project.
The Coordinator will act as the agent of the ERC in performing
these administrative functions.
When a department or agency of the City of Chula Vista is
proposing to carry out a project which may significantly effect
the environment, it shall prepare a preliminary of the draft
EIR either directly or by contract. When complete, the pre-
liminary draft EIR shall be submitted to the Coordinator who
shall carry out the analysis and consultantion functions as
noted above.
As soon as the draft EIR is completed,. it shall be presented
to the ERC for consideration and issuance as the City's EIR
on the project. Once issued by the ERC, a Notice of Completion
shall be filed with the Secretary for Resources of the State
of California by the Coordinator and a notice given in the same
manner as provided in Section 19.12.070 of the City Code.
5.5 Public Review of Draft EIR. After issuance by the ERC,
copies of the draft EIR shall be distrubuted to the Environ-
mental Control Commission, affected agencies and department
heads, others with jurisdiction by law, and all responsible
agencies when the City of Chula Vista is functioning as the
Lead Agency, and copies shall be deposited with the Chula Vista
Public Library for check out. A minimum 30 day period for
agency and public review shall commence with the issuance of
the_draft E_IR by the ERC. The review period shall terminate with
the closing of a public hearing held by the Planning Commission
to grr~ovide input on the draft EIR. The ERC may specify a
longer review period for full public participation, input and
evaluation. During the review period, the Coordinator shall
consult with any agency having jurisdiction by law and persons
or groups having special interest. With the exception of
testimony at the Planning Commission public hearing, all
input on the draft EIR shall be in written form. The Environ-
mental Control Commission may review the draft EIR and may
prepare a recommendation for the Planning Commission and
forward it to the Coordinator.
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5.6 Final EIR. The Planning Commission shall hold a
public hearing to take testimony on the adequacy of the
Draft EIR. If no revisions to the draft EIR are necessary
and no significant input to the FIR is made, the Planning
Commission may adopt the draft EIR as the final EIR after
closing the public hearing. If significant er.~Tronmental
issues are raised during the consulting process or during
the public hearing, a response by the City of Chula Vista
or a revision to the draft EIR text shall be prepared by
the consultant or the Coordinator within a minimum period
of 14 days. A longer period may be specified by the
Planning Commission depending on the magnitude of revisions
to the draft EIR, the scale of controversy of the project
or the number of EIR's in process. The Planning Commission
shall review the recommendation of the consultant and the
Coordinator, the final EIR, all public input and review any
comments from other agencies or city departments on the EIR.
If the Planning Commission finds the report has been pre-
pared in accordance with the requirements of this
policy, the Cal. Admin. Code, CEQA of 1970, and all applicable
state laws, it shall by resolution, so certify and the EIR
shall become final.
The Planning Commission may also adopt the EIR subject to
revisions. If the final EIR is found to have
major inadequacies in light of the above requirements, the
Planning Commission may require that more information be
included in the final EIR. A request for more information
in an EIR may be appealed to the City Council within 10
days of Planning Commission action. Said appeals shall
be made on forms approved by the ERC and
subject to the fee provided in Section 11.3.
Said appeal must be based upon the grounds that the Planning
Commission erred, acted in abuse of discretion, or requested
inappropriate or unnecessary submission of information. All
appeals shall state specific objections to the action by the
Planning Commission and provide such information as necessary
to substantiate the appeal. The City Council may
certify that the final EIR was prepared in accordance with
CEQA, the Cal. Admin. Code and this policy, or uphold a
Planning Commission request for more information.
5.7 Presentation to Decision Makers. After certification
of the EIR by the Planning Commission, or by another Lead
Agency, if the City of Chula Vista is a responsible agency,
it shall be presented to the decision making body. The
body shall certify that the EIR has been completed in
compliance with CEQA and the Cal. Admin. Code and that the
body has reviewed and considered the information contained
in the EIR, prior to consideration of the project, including
mitigating measures or alternatives which are not being
proposed but which could be imposed to reduce the adversity
of impacts.
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No decision making body shall approve or carry out a
project for which an Environmental Impact Report has been
completed which identifies one or more significant effects
of the project unless the body makes one or more of the
following written findings for each of those significant
effects, accompanied by a statement of the fads.supporting
each finding.
5.7.1 Changes or alterations have been required in, or
incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid
the significant environmental effects thereof as
identified in the final EIR.
5.7.2 Such changes or alterations are within the responsi-
bility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not
the body making the finding. Such changes have been
adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency.
5.7.3 Specific economic, social, or other considerations
make infeasible the mitigation measures or project
alternatives identified in the final EIR.
The findings required by this subsection shall be supported
by substantial evidence in the record.
The findings in Subsection 5.7.2 shall not be made by the
City if the City has concurrent jurisdiction with another
agency to deal with identified feasible mitigation measures
or alternatives.
5.8 Statement of Overriding Considerations. If the
decision making hodv decides to annrove a project for
which significant environmental consequences have
been identified in the EIR, the body shall issue a
statement identifying the other interests on which approval
is based. Adverse consequences which have been mitigated
need not be addressed in this statement. The statement
shall be attached to the Notice of Determination and be
incorporated as part of the final EIR.
5.9 Supplemental EIR. In accordance with Section 4.13 of this
this policy, a revised project, a change in circumstances
or new information, shall be reviewed by the ERC which shall
determine if a supplemental EIR or ND is to be prepared.
Processing of the supplement shall be in accordance with
all the procedures required for the EIR process. (Sec. 5)
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Sec. 6 EIR Content
6.1 General Requirements. Each report shall contain a
brief summary of the proposed action and its consequences
in language sufficiently simple that the issues men be
understood by the average member of the lay public. The
EIR shall also contain a table of contents or an index.
The information contained in an EIR shall include
summarized technical data, maps, plot plans, diagrams and
similar relevant information sufficient to permit full
assessment of significant environmental impacts by
reviewing agencies and members of the public. Placement
of highly technical and specialized analysis and data in
the body of an EIR should be avoided through inclusion of
supporting information and analyses as appendices to the
main body of the EIR. Appendices to the EIR may be prepared
in volumes separate from the basic EIR document, but shall
be available for public examination and shall be submitted
to all clearinghouses which assist in public review.
The EIR should be prepared using a systematic, inter-
disciplinary approach. The interdisciplinary analysis shall
be conducted by competent individuals, but no single
disdpline shall be designated or required to undertake
this evaluation.
Preparation of EIR's is dependent upon information from
many sources, including the engineering project report and
many scientific documents relating to environmental features.
The EIR shall reference all documents used in its pre-
paration including where possible, a citation to the page
and section number of any technical reports which were
used as the basis for any statement in the EIR.
The EIR should discuss environmental effects in proportion
to their severity and probability of occurance. Effects
dismissed in an IS as clearly insignificant and unlikely
to occur need not be discussed further in the EIR unless
the City subsequently receives information inconsistent
with the findings in the IS. A copy of the IS shall be
attached to the EIR to provide the basis for limiting the
impacts discussed.
An EIR shall contain a statement briefly indicating the
reasons for determining that various effects of a project
that could possibly be considered significant were not
found to be significant and consequently were not discussed
in detail in the EIR.
Drafting an EIR necessarily involves some degree of fore-
casting. While foreseeing the unforeseeable is not possible,
efforts to find out and disclose all that it reasonably
can, must be undertaken.
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If it is found that a particular impact is too speculative
for evaluation, this conclusion should be noted and the
discussion of the impact terminated.
6.2 Content. All EIR's prepared for the City shall
contain the following: '"~•
6,2,1. Description of Project
The description of the project shall contain the following
information but should not supply extensive detail
beyond that needed for evaluation and review of the
environmental impact.
(a~ The precise location and boundaries of the
project shall be shown on a detailed 8~" x 11"
map, preferably topographic. The location of the
project shall also appear on a regional map.
(bl A statement of the objectives sought by the
proposed project. This should include a statement
of economic, social, public and environmental
objectives, as appropriate.
(c) A general description of the project's technical,
economic and environmental characteristics, considering
the principal engineering proposals.
In addition the following type of information needs to
be provided:
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Residential:
Size of the project in terms
area;
Type of unit proposed;
Number of units (By type);
Number of parking spaces;
Market format (rental, sale,
Project price range;
of density and
(b~
condominium, etc.)
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Definition of the market area and anticipated
population.
Commercial
Size of project in terms of area;
Type of uses proposed;
Floor area in sq. ft. by project total and
individual establishments;
Total land coverages by structures and parking;
Number of employees by establishments and
shift;
Operating hours;
Number of parking spaces;
Definition of trade area.
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(c~ Industrial:
Size of project in terms of areas;
Type of establishments proposed;
Type of uses proposed;
Number of structures included in'-project;
Floor area per structure;
Description of outside operations or storage;
Discussion of relation to performance standards
and environmental agency regulations, such
as EPA and APCD;
Transportation requirements;
Estimated number of employees by shift;
Number of parkins spaces;
Operating hours;
Definition of trade area.
6.2 Z• Description of Environmental Setting
This section must include a description of the environ-
ment, both natural and man-made features, in the
vicinity of the project, as it exists before commenc-
ment of the project, from both a local and regional
perspective. Knowledge of the regional setting is
critical to the assessment of environmental impacts.
Description of existing environment of unused or vacant
lands should address itself to potential productive
capability in cases where the land is suitable for
agricultural uses. _
Special emphasis should be placed on environmental
resources that are rare or unique to that region
and environmental hazards that may have an effect on
tree project site. P~Iapping of such resources and
hazards should be included. Specific reference to
relateu projects, both public and private should also
be included, for purposes of examining the possible
cumulative impact of such a project. Specific comments
on areas ~vithin Z mile radius are appropriate, but the
setting description could be expanded on a drainage
basin, air basin, market area of community basis,
depending on precise conditions.
6,2,3. Environmental Impact
All phases of a project must be considered when evaluating
its impact on the environment: planning acquisition,
development and operation. All relevant (potential as
well as expected) environmental effects must be
considered: social, economic and physical. The report
should discuss those impacts which are beneficial as
well as adverse.
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Where appropriate, impacts must be QUANTIFIED with
statistical data referenced by footnotes (including
names and agencies). This statistical information
should include existing usage, existing capacities
of various facilities affected by the project, design
capacities and the projects effect on these Capa-
cities. All phases of the project should be analyzed
considering both long and short term and direct and
indirect impacts. The magnitude of significance
of each impact must be assessed.
(a ,) The Significant Environmental Effects of
the Pro osed Action.
Describe the direct and indirect impacts of the
project on the environment giving due con-
sideration to both the short term and long term
effects.
This discussion should include relevant specifics
of the area, the resources involved, physical
changes, alteration of ecological systems,
changes induced in population distribution,
population centration, the human use of the land
(including commercial and residential development)
and other aspects of the resource base such as
water, scenic quality and public services.
Cumulative effects shall also be discussed when
found to be significant.
(bl Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize_
the Significant Effects.
Describe significant, avoidable adverse impacts,
including inefficient and unnecessary consumption
of energy, and measures to minimize these impacts.
The discussion of mitigation measures shall
distinguish between the measures which are
proposed by the project proponent to be included
in the project and other measures that are not
included by could reasonably be expected to
reduce adverse impacts. This discussion shall
include the identification of the levels to
which such impacts will be reduced and the basis
upon which such levels were identified. Where
several measures are available to mitigate an
impact, each should be discussed and the basis
for selecting a particular measure should be
identified.
The feasibility of mitigation measures which are
not included in the project shall be analyzed.
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(c) Any Significant Environmental Effects which
cannot be avoided if the Proposal is Implemented.
Describe any significant impacts, including those
which can be reduced to an insignificant level but
not eliminated.
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Where there are impacts that cannot be alleviated
without imposing an alternative design, their
implications and the reasons why the project is
being proposed, notwithstanding their effect,
should be described. .
Describe significant impacts on any aesthetically
valuable surroundings or on human health.
(dl Alternatives to the Proposed Action
Describe all reasonable alternatives to the project,
or to the location of the project, which could
feasibly attain the basic objectives of the project,
and why they were rejected in favor of the ultimate
choice.
The specific alternative of "no project" must always
be evaluated, along with the impact.
The discussion of alternatives shall include
alternatives capable of substantially reducing
or eliminating any significant environmental
effects, even if these alternatives substantially
impede the attainment of the project objectives,
and are more costly.
(e~, The Relationship between Local Short-Term uses
of Man's Environment and the Maintenance and
Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity.
Describe the cumulative and long-term effects of the
proposed project which adversely affect the state
of the environment.
Special attention should be given to impacts which
narrow the range of beneficial uses of the environ-
ment or pose long term risks to health and safety.
In addition, the reasons why the proposed project
is believed by the applicant to be justified now,
rather than reserving an option for further
alternatives, should be explained.
(fJ Anv Significant Environmental chanves which
would be Involved in the Proposed Action should it
be Im lemented.
Uses of non-renewable resources during the initial
and continued phases of the project may be
irreversible since a large commitment of such
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resources makes removal of non-use thereafter
unlikely.
Primary impacts and, particularly, secondary
impacts (such as a highway improvement ~h~.ch
provides access to a non-accessible area)
generally commit future generations to a similar
use.
Irreversible damage which can result from
environmental accidents associated with the
project.
Irretrivable commitments of resources should
be evaluated to assure that such current con-
sumption is justified.
(ga The Growth-Inducing Impact of the Proposed
Action.
Discuss the ways in which the proposed project
could foster economic or population growth,
either directly or indirectly, in the surround-
ing environment. Included in this are projects
which would remove obstacles to population growth
(a major expansion of a waste water treatment
plant might, for example, allow for more con-
struction in service areas).
Increases in the population may further tax
existing community service facilities, so
consideration must be given to this impact.
Also discuss the characteristic of some project
which may encourage and facilitate other
activities that could significantly affect the
environment, either individually or cumulatively.
(hl Effects Found Not to be Significant.
An EIR shall contain a statement briefly indicating
the reasons that various possible significant
effects of a project were determined not to be
significant and were therefore not discussed
in detail in the EIR. Such a statement may be
contained in an attached copy of an IS.
(i). Organizations and Persons Consulted
Identify all Federal, State or local agencies,
other organizations and private individuals
consulted in preparing the information and the
identity of the persons, firm or agency pre-
paring the information by contract or other
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authorization. Relationships between consultants,
registered professionals, etc., and the applicant
shall be identified.
Qualifications of persons preparing the-•
information shall also appear in the application.
Attached to the application must be a completed
consultants certification form. A sample form
is provided in Appendix K.
(j) Incorporation by Reference
An EIR may incorporate by reference all or
portions of another document which is a matter
of public record or is generally available to
the public. Where all or part of another
document is incorporated by reference, the
incorporated language shall be considered to
be set forth in full as part of the text of
the EIR.
Where part of another document is incorporated
by reference, such other document shall be
made available to the public for inspection at
the office of the Planning Department and the
Chula Vista Public Library. The EIR shall
state where the incorporated documents will be
available for inspection.
Where an EIR uses incpropration by reference,
the incorporated part of the referenced document
shall be briefly summarized where possible or
briefly described if the data or information
cannot be summarized. The relationship between
the incorporated part of the referenced document
and the EIR shall be described.
(k .) Standards for Adequacy of an EIR
An EIR should be prepared with a sufficient
degree of analysis to provide decision makers
with information which enables them to make a
decision which intelligently takes account of
environmental consequences. An evaluation of
the environmental effects of a proposed project
need not be exhaustive, but the sufficiency of
an EIR is to be reviewed in the light of what
is reasonably feasible. Disagreements among
experts does not make an EIR inadequate. The
courts have looked for adequacy, completeness
and good faith effort at full disclosure, not
perfection.
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(1> Limitations on Discussion of Environmental
Impact.
The information required by subsections (e) and
(f) need be included only in EIR's prepared
in connection with any of the following activities.
(1) The adoption, amendment, or enactment
of a plan, policy, or ordinance.
(2) A project which will be subject to
the requirement for preparing an environ-
mental impact statement pursuant to the
requirements of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969.
6.3 Air Quality
Any project which could have significant adverse individual
or cumulative air quality impacts shall have included in the
ND or EIR on the project, the following:
6.3.1 Present air quality setting.
6.3.2 Local air quality impacts.
6.3.3 Regional air quality impacts.
6.3.4 A statement of consistency with Regional Comprehensive
Plan (RCP) which:
(a) Compares population with CPO Series IV population
forecasts.
(b) Compares vehicular activity with transportation
data associated with CPO Series IV population
forecasts.
(c) Identifies needed capital improvement facilities
which require different time schedules than CPO's
Regional Facility Plan.
(d) Identifies any inconsistencies with policies
and programs of the RCP.
6.3.5 A statement of consistency with Regional Air Quality
Stratagies (RAQS) which:
(a) Compares population with CPO's Series II
existing trends.
(b) Compare vehicular activity with RAQS baseline
data.
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(c) Addresses inclusion Tactics T-l, T-2, T-3,
and T-7 in the proposal.
6.3.6 Discuss air quality mitigation program to offset
the potential air quality impacts of the proposed project.
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6.3.7 Discuss identification of the parties responsible
for implementing the specific measures listed in the
air quality mitigation program.
6.3.8 Discuss a timetable for implementing each specific
measure.
6.3.9 Discuss commitments to implement these measures.
6..4 The Final EIR shall consist of:
6.4.1 The draft EIR of a revision of the draft.
6.4.2 A list of persons, organizations and public
agencies commenting on the draft EIR.
6.4.3 Comments and recommendations received on the draft
EIR, either verbatim or in summary.
6.4.4 The responses of the City of Chula Vista to sig-
nificant environmental points raised in the review and
consultation process including a specific response to
any public comment.
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Sec. 7 Time Limitations
7.1 When the City of Chula Vista is acting as Lead Agency
in the preparation of an EIR, it shall complete and certify
the EIR in not more than one year from the date on,.w~ich
the application requesting approval for the project is
received and accepted as complete.
7.2 When the City of Chula Vista is acting as Lead Agency
in conducting an IS and processing an ND, it shall complete
and adopt the ND within 105 days from the date on which the
application requesting approval for the project is received
and accepted as complete.
7.3 These time limitations may be extended for a reasonable
period of time in the event that compeling circumstances
justify additional time and the project applicant consents
to the extension in writing.
7.4 The City of Chula Vista may waive the one year or 105
day period, if all of the following conditions occur:
7.4.1 The project requires the preparation of both
an EIR or ND under CEQA and an EIS or ND under NEPA,
7.4.2 Additional time will be required to prepare an
combined EIR-EIS or a combined ND under both laws,
7.4.3 The time required to prepare such a combined
document would be less than the time required to prepare
each document separately, and
7.4.4 The applicant has requested or consented to the
waiver.
7.5 If the time limitation has been waived as provided in
Sec. 7.4, the City of Chula Vista shall approve the project
within 60 days after the combined document under CEQA and
NEPA has been complete.
7.6 Within 45 days after an application is received and
accepted as complete or an application for an IS has been
filed and has heed accepted as adegaute, the ERC shall conduct
an initial study to determine if the project will need and
EIR or ND.
7.7 If the City of Chula Vista is operating as a Lead Agency
and a Responsible Agency has requested a meeting to discuss
the scope and content of a proposed EIR, the meeting shall
be conveniened by the Coordinator not less than 30 days
after the meeting has been requested.
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7.8 When the City of Chula Vista is operating as a Responsible
Agency, the Coordinator shall recommend to the Lead Agency
whether an EIR or ND should be prepared. If an EIR is
recommended, the Coordinator shall identify the significant
environmental effects which could result from the•+project.
7.9 If the City of Chula Vista is operating as a Responsible
Agency and the Lead Agency has determined that an EIR is
necessary, the Coordinator shall inform the Lead Agency of
the scope and content of the environmental information the
City will need in the EIR within 45 days after receiving the
Notice of Preparation.
7.10 Where the following conditions occur, the Coordinator
may deem an application for a project not received for filing
until such time as the environmental document required by
this policy has been completed:
7.10.1 The enabling legislation for the project requires
the City to take action on the application within a
specified period of 60 days or less, and
7.10.2 The enabling legislation provides that the
project will become approved by operation of law if
the agency or officers fail to take any action within
such specified time period, and
7.10.3 The project involves the issuance of a lease,
permit, license, certificate or other entitlement for
use.
7.11 When the Coordinator prepares a draft EIR, he shall have
a minimum of fourteen (14) days to prepare a preliminary draft
of the EIR. Once complete, the preliminary draft shall be
reviewed by the project proponent, Responsible Agencies and
other City departments for a minimum of fourteen (14) days.
After comments on the preliminary document have been received
by the Coordinator, he shall have a minimum of seven (7)
days to prepare the draft EIR for presentation to the ERC.
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Sec. 8 Technical S~ipport Documents
If the I•:RC is unable to make a determination on review
of an application for an IS or EIR due to inadequate
information, it may require the applicant to present technical
support documents or other information as necessary.
While it is not anticipated that each of these documents will
be required as a pre-requisite for each EIR of IS, the factors
listed belo~~ comprise those which require considerable eypertise
in evaluating probable or potential impacts of a project.
In the preponderance of cases, the applicant should recognise
critical areas of concern in the development of his application
and seek qualified professional technical assistance. In
cases where it is possible that impacts will occur, the ERC
shall require preparation of appropriate documents. In cases
where potential impacts are brought to the attention of the
City by any person and at any time in the course of evaluating
the application, the ERC may in its discretion, require
additional documents. All technical support documents should
include an evaluation of the adverse consequences of a project,
recommendations for mitigating the effects of the project and
the qualifications of those preparing the report.
8.1 Flood Control/Hydrology
In any project which may result in significant disruption of
existing water flows, increase or diversion of runoff,
acceleration or dispersion of flows, or interference in the
surface of sub-surface movement of waters, a technical
support document shall be prepared by a qualified Civil
Engineer.
8.2 Geologic Hazards
For all projects in an area of known or suspected geologic
hazards, such as fault zones, potential or historic land-
sliding or slippage, liquefaction or other hazards, a document
shall be prepared by a qualified registered engineer geologist.
If there is any doubt about the activity or inactivity of a
fault, it shall be presumed to be active unless it is clearly
proved to be inactive through Carbon 14 or other acceptable
dating methods. If during the construction process pre-
viously undiscovered geologic hazards are unearthed, a
geological technical support document will be required to
determine if changes in project plans are required.
g,3 Soils
For all projects proposed in productive agricultural areas,
areas of known or suspected expansive or unstable soils, or
for projects which require substantial excavation, grading or
other earth movement, a report shall be prepared by a
Registered Civil Engineer.
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8.4 Traffic
All projects which will generate, produce, or attract
substantial vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or which will
substantially alter existing traffic patterns will require
preparation of a document on such traffic projections by a
qualified traffic or transportation engineer. Said document
shall be in conformance with Appendix H of this policy.
8.5 historical, Archaeological or Paleontological
The area to the east of the developed portion of Chula Vista
or within or near a flood plain shall be presumed to have
archaeological or paleontological significance. The
proponent of .any project which will occupy a site within
one of these areas shall cause to be prepared, a support
document by a qualified professional of the appropriate
discipline. A letter from the Historical Site Board
stating that no resource of historical value will be affected
by the project should be included in the EIR. If a project
is within or includes a site listed on the historical register
by the Historical Sites Board, a support document describing
the historical importance of the site shall be prepared by
a qualified historican.
8.6 Flora and/or Fauna
Any project encompassing significant acreage of undeveloped
land in an essentially undisturbed state shall have prepared
a plant and animal inventory of the site, an estimate of
populations, the interdepencence of various species, a listing
or rare, endangered endemic and/or protected species, and a
report of the impacts the proposed project can be expected
to have on the biotic resources. The report shall also
address the existence of other locations at which the displaced
species can be found, the relative abundance or scarcity of
the affected species and habitat for the affected species,
and the effects that movement of displaced species will have
on the entire food chains and webs should be discussed. The
document shall be prepared by appropriately qualified
biologists, botanists, zoologists and/or professionals of
related disciplines.
8.7 Noise
The proponent of all projects which will be subject to
significant noise from external sources or which themselves
will generate noise, shall have prepared, a noise support
document to examine all aspects of the noise, including
effects on occupants of the project and on neighboring land
uses and occupants. The report shall be prepared by a
qualified acoustical, vibration, or sound engineer.
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8.8 Air Quality
An air quality model, such as the Gaussian Plume Model or
other similar model, shall be prepared for projects which meet
or exceed the following criteria: ~~-•
8.8.1 750 dwelling units.
8.8.2 500,000 sq. ft. of commercial floor area
8.8.3 250,000 sq. ft. of office floor area
8.8.4 A motel/hotel with 500 rooms
8.8.5 650,000 sq. ft. of industrial floor area or
1000 employees.
8.8.6 Anew, widened or extended street section which
will have an average daily traffic volume of
50,000 or more within 10 years of completion.
8.8.7 Any other facility which may cause a violation of
any ambient air quality standard,;contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation or expose sensitive receptors
to pollutant concentrations.
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Sec. 9 Stzndard Factors
9.1 Introduction
The following planning standards are provided to enable
those preparing an application for a draft EIR to begin
to quantify the impacts of their project. The data
presented are the best information that the City has and
in some instances data has been rounded or averaged to
present typical figures where widely divergent values
have been obtained for the same variable from different
sources.
9.2 Transportation Factors
9.2.1 Traffic Generation
Generation Factor
Land Use Category (trips per 24 hr. day)
Residential (Based on net acres)
Low density (less than 4 DU/AC) 11/DU
Medium density (4+ DU/AC) 10/DU
High density (12+ DU/AC) E/DU
Mobile Homes 7/DU
Commercial
Regional shopping center 900/A
Central commerce (Community Shopping
Center) 750/A
Neighborhood shopping center 1200/A
Strip commercial 350/A
Visitor 200/A
Medical Offices 700/A
Professional & Administrative 300/A
Industrial (Based on gross acres)
General & tidelands 80/A
Limited & industrial park 100/A
Miscellaneous (Based on gross acres)
Park, developed 40/A
4/A
Park, rustic 60/A
Elementary school 60/A
Jr. High School 60/A
Sr. High School 60/A
Community college 8/bid;
Hospital per bed, per acre 50/A
Bo s rehabilitation center 40;'A
Fire station 300/A
Beaches; lake and bay 120/A
Marina 100/A
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200/A
Open space
Civic center
Cemetary
Golf course
2/A
400/A
8/A
400/course
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Note: All trips are to be considered as new trips
on the public right-of-way.
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CITY OF CHULA VISTA STREET STANDARDS
RIGHT OF t•'AY MIN. RADII
STD. DESIGN DESIGN TRAVEL LANES PARKI:•IG LA:;LS .':EDIAN CB, i0 CB. R.O.:i. RGGCH J~c.Rr.iE XAX.
Dt•'C A D T SPEED N0, ttiIDTH .^.A :~O ltiIvTll F11 T•_IDTH +tIC:"d t':IDTFi 'iER'?AI:: (d TER?.:.?:: 3` CFAC°
PRI'•IE ARTERIAL i01D 50,000 ?0 6 12' 2 8' lE' 1G4' 120' 1000' 1500' 72
>'AJOR lOlA 25,000 50 4 12' 2 8' 16' 80' 9G' 750' 1000' 7$
COLLECTOR lOlA 10,000 40 4 12' 2 8' U Ga' ~ 80' 3C0' 500' 1G's
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COLLECTOR lOlA 5,000 30 2 12' 2 8' 0 40' S5' 200' 300' 1211
RESIDE:;:;AL lOlA 1,400 25 2 10' 2 8' 0 36' ~1' 1C0' 7JG' 158
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IUDUSTRIAL lO1B - 30 2 14' 2 12' 0 ~2' 72' - 200' 8$
FRONTAGE ROAD lO1B - 25 2 11' 1 9' 0 30' 46' - 100' 158
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(b) 8t IN COM.'YIERCIAL AREAS.
(C) GRADE SEGMENTS IN EXCESS OF 12$ SHALL NOT EXCEEd 300 FEET IN~LENGTH. 'SUSTAINED GRADES AND AVERAGE GRADE OVER AMY
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1000 FOOT LENGTH SEGidENT SHALL NOT EXCEED 10$.•
GENERAL NOTES
1. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE LIMITED TO MEDIAN CONSTRUCTION FOR ARTERIALS A.WD MAJORS TO INCLUDE
t .CURB, GUTTER, LA.vDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND STREET LIGHTS WITHIN MEDIAN1 AND FOR OPIE 12' TRAVEL•LANE ON EACH SIDE OF
ARTERIAL MEDIANS.
2. PORTLA.ID CEMENT CONCRETE PAVE;tENT SHALL 9E REQUIRED FOR GRADES IN EXCESS OF 12$.
t 3. THE CITY ENGINEER ~tAY APPROVE REDUCTION OF PARKING, SIDEWALKS AND RIG}IT OF t9AY WIiERE DEEDIED UNNECESSAR'i, HOh'EVER,
TILE "1IIJI'1UI%~ PAVEI1Ei1T WIDTH EXCLUDING CURB AND GUTTER SHALL BE 21' . IF SIDF.:~ALk: IS DELG:ED, TILE !:IVI:'C?1 DISTA::CE
( FRnM TiiR FACE OE' CURB TO P1?OPERTY LIP:E S11;1LL BF. 5.0' .
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SUBDIVISION MANUAL. OESIG?7 ADT IS CO:v1'INC:Ei:T UPON UTILIZATION OF THESE "SIDE INT'ERFERE:NCE" STANDARDS IN ADDITION
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9.2.3 Parking
Parking requirements and standards can be found
in 'iitle 19, Zoning Ordinance of the-City of Chula
Vista t~iunicipal Code.
9.3 t•~unicipal Service Factors
9.3.1 Police
Present ratio is .93 officers per 1000 population.
9. 3. 2 Fire
Fire service is based upon service criteria contained
in the Safety Element of the General Plan.
9.3.3 Library
Volumes per person l,g
Sq. ft. per person
(floor area) .55
Current volumes 136,000
Public floor area of library 41,OOO~sq. ft.
9.3.4 Parks
Park standards can be found in the Parks & Recreation
Element of the General Plan.
9.3.5 Schools
Data on school planning factors can best be obtained by
direct consultation with the Chula Vista City School
District, the Sweetwater Union High School District, and
Sweetwater Community College District.
The following are the most recently developed student
generation factors:
Student Generation MF SFA SF
Elementary School .4 .3 .8
Jr. High School .3 ,3 .3
Sr. High School .2 ,2 .2
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9.4 Utility Services Factors (G = Gallon)
9.4.1 Sanitary Sewers
Single Family Resident, average daily flow 80 G/person
School Flow: 15G/person/day
K-6 Elem. 9750 G/day '"~~
Jr. & Sr. 22,500 G/day
Commercial 1 G per sq. ft. of floor area/month
Industry To be determined on a case by case basis
(Generally 80~ of water consumption)
9.4.2 Trash
Single family
Trash Generation
Multi -family
Trash Generation
Commercial
Trash Generation
Industrial
7.5 #/person/day
5 #/person/day
2 #/100 sq. ft. of floor
Variable, contact Chula Vista Sanitary Service
9.4.3 Water Consumption - Averacte
Domestic 130 G/person/day
Commercial 2 G/per sq. ft./month
Industry variable, contact Sweetwater Authority
or Otay Municipal Water District.
Irrigation of Landscaping
Schools (60$ of area)
Open Space (semi-nat.)
Parks
Schools
K- 6
Jr. High
Sr. High
College
6500 G/acre/day
2200 G/acre/day
6500 G/acre/day
15 G/person/day
20 G/person/day
25 G/person/day
25 G/person/day
9.4.4 Natural Gas & Electricity Consumption - Average
Single family
Gas & Electric
All Electric
Multi -family
Gas & Electric
All Electric
512 Kwh/mo.
82 therms/mo.
1277 Kwh/mo.
218 Kwh/mo.
39 therms/mo.
378 Kwh/mo.
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Single family (3 br.)
(1500 sq. ft. space)
Kwh/yr. Therms/yr.
Pool Heater
Air Conditioner
Central Air Conditioning
Commercial
Office Space &
Small retail
Department Stores
Medium
(i.e. Kresges)
Large
(i.e. May Co.
w/restaurant)
2000
600
5000
2 Kwh/sq. ft./mo.
80 therms/1000 sq. ft./mo.
60,000 Kwh/mo.
110 therms/mo.
500,000 Kwh/mo.
450 therms/mo.
Grocery Store 5 Kwh/sq.ft./mo.
80 therms/1000 sq.ft./mo
(refrigerators & freezers
would result in addtiional
therms)
Restaurants
Motel
2.5 Kwh/sq.ft./mo.
.75 Kwh/sq.ft./mo.
Energy Equivalents
1 Therm = 100,000 BTU
1 Kwh (100 conversion) = 3,413 BTU
1 cu. ft. (average) Nat. Gas = 1,050 BTU
1 gal. gasoline = 126,000 BTU
9.5 Air Quality
In addition to other air quality modeling results,
consultants must prepare the following forms for
inclusion, unless other arrangements are made with
the Coordinator.
a. Estimated incremental increase in emissions,
mobile sources
b. Estimated incremental increase in emissions,
stationary sources.
c. Total estimated incremental increase in emissions,
all sources.
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A. ESTIt1ATED IffCREf•iEt~TAL IIlCREASE Ifs Et•tISSIOtIS
t~IOQILE SOURCES
r
Emissionl Trips or
Factor Usage Rate
2 Vehicles tJumber of
per Vehicle per Acres or Total Total
Pollutant gm/mi ~~iiles/Uay Land Use Land Uses Tons/Day3 Tons/Yr.
'Carbon
~•lonoxi de 31 .
Hydrocarbons 4'.03 •
iJitrogen
Oxides
(IJOx as fd02) 3.8
Particulates 0.58
Oxides of
Sulfur 0.20
IEPA April 1973, Pub, tto. Ap-42, p. 3.1.1-6, factors for 197
2Derived by considering tf~e average mileage of 12.5 miles/gal (Ef'11-1972, p. 2-3),
the gallons of gasoline consu~;ied, 500 x 105 gal/year, for an automobile population
of 750,000 (ARL'-1072, p. VII-8). This usane rate is to be used unless more specific
inforr~ation is suf~plied in tf~e traffic analysis.
3~;etric Ton (lyr = .35 ozs; 1 ton = .907 metric tons)
• MT or T
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4q
[3. ESTIt1ATED IIaCRE:1EPtTAL INCREASE Ift Ei~1ISSI0NS •-r-•
STATIONARY SOURCES
Emissionl Usage
Rate
ttumbe~ of Total
Tons/Day
Fa~tor per P.cres or or
Source Pollutant xg/10 liter Land Use Land Uses Tons/Year
Natural gas Particulates 1
combustion
Space - Oxides of
heating Sulfur 19.25s
Cooking
t4ater Carbon
heating t1onoxide 0.4
ilydrocarbons 0.25
Oxides of
Nitrogen 12.6
lEnvironmental Protection Aqency, "Compilation of Air Pollutant Emission Factors,"
AP-42 (revised July 1974) p. 1.4-1
S = 0.005
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C. TOTAL ESTIMATED INCREMENTAL ItJCREASE IN EPIISSIONS
ni i cniiorGc
(ton/day)
- San Diego Chula Vista Proposed Development Incremental Increase Incremental Increase in
Air Basin
Tons/Da contribution
Air
to S
D Relative to
i
S
Di
Ai
B Chula Vista's contribu-
ti
t
S
Di
Ai
Pollutant y .
.
Gasin
Stationary
Mobile
Total an
ego
r
as
n
(Percent) on
an
o
r
e o
Basin (Percen t
Carbon
t~~onoxide 1049.85 51.97
RHC 292.35 14.48
Nitrogen
Oxides
190.36
9.35
Particulates 490.11 24.26
Oxides of
Sulfur 40.97 2.03
(Rev. 1974 Emission Inv. for SD. Air Basin)
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9.6 Noise C1-iter_ia to be used for Evaluation
The HUD Noise Assessment Guidelines or other similar
criteria shall be used for traffic noise. However,
iii addition the noise level for 10$ of the total ADT
shall be shown for a one hour peak period. Unless
otherwise demonstrated, 5$ of total traffic~sh~11 be
used for total truck traffic.
9.7 Miscellaneous Community Standards
9.7.1 Church
One church is needed for each 1000 DU's, each site
should be at least one acre.
9.7.2 Family size
Single family - 3.38 people/DU
single family attached - 2.66 people/DU
Duplex - 2.5 people/DU
riultiple family - 1.94 people/DU
Mobile homes 1.72 people/DU
9.7.3 Motels
Average occupancy = 2 tenants/room 65~ occupancy rate
9.8 Floor area equivalents of 20 persons occupancy load
Assembly areas - concentrated use
Assembly areas - less concentrated use
Children's and Aged home
Classrooms
Dormitories
Dwellings
Garage parking
Hospitals, Nursing Home, Etc.
Hotels & Apts.
Kitchen Commercial
Library Reading Room
Locker Room
Mech. Equip. Room
Day Care Nurseries
Offices
School, Shops, Vocational
Store - Retail
Basement
Ground Floor
Upper Floors
i;arel~ouse
All Other
140 sq. ft.
300 sq. ft.
1600 sq. ft.
400 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
6000 sq. ft.
4000 sq. ft.
1600 sq. ft.
4000 sq. ft.
4000 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
6000 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
2000 sq. ft.
1000 set. ft.
400 sq. ft.
600 sq. ft.
1000 sq. ft.
6000 sq. ft.
2000 sq. ft.
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9.9~ Demographic Data '4 -•
For demographic data, refer to the Planning Department
pamphlet "City of Chula Vista Special Census, March 1975"
available at the Planning Department office.
9.10 Energy Conservation
See Appendix J
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Sec. 10 Record Retention. Upon completion of the EIR process, the
NU or t e EIR and comments received through the consultation
process shall be kept on file and available for public
inspection for a period of 3 years.
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Sec. 11' Fees. The fees for the Environmental Review Procedures shall
be as follows:
11.1 EIR. A proponent filing for the preparation of a
draft EIR shall pay a non-refundable minimum fee of $300.00
to cover city costs in preparing and/or processing the EIR,
if actual costs exceed this amount, the project proponent
shall pay all additional costs.
11.2 IS. The applicant filing an application for an IS shall
pay a fee of $100.00
11.3 Planning Commission Appeal. An applicant filing an
appeal of a Planning Commission request for more information
shall pay a fee of $50.00.
11,4 Mailing of Notices. Persons requesting to receive,
through the mail, copies of all notices of Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact and Notice of Completion, shall pay
a annual fee of $25.00.
11.5 Procedures. The Environmental Review Policy shall be
available for a fee of $3.00.
Sec. 12 Conflicts with Re uirements of the State of California
Any conflicts arising in the interpretation of this Environ-
mental Review Policy, shall be interpreted in the manner
which most fully satisfies the requirements of CEQA (Div. 13
of the Public Resources Code) and Cal. Admin. Code (Title 14,
Division 6).
Sec. L3 Severability
The provisions of the Environmental Review Policy, or any of
its provision, are to be liberally construed to the end that
all adverse environmental consequences of. a proposed project
are fully disclosed to public decision makers and the general
public. If any provision of this policy or its application
to any project or circumstance is held invalid for any reason,
such invalidity shall not affect any other provision or
application or application of this ordinance, or any of its
provision, which can be effected without the invalid provision
or application, and to this end the provision of this act are
severable. .
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Sec. 14 UetzniL-ions
The various laws, codes, documents and committees shall
generally be designated in this policy by the following
initials:
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 - CEQA
California Administrative Code - Cal. Admin.
Code
Environmental Impact Report (Draft or Final) - EIR
Environmental Review Committee - ERC
Initial Study - IS
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 - NEPA
Negative Declaration - ND
Request for Proposal - RFP
14.1 General. Whenever the following words are used in
this policy, unless otherwise defined, they shall have the
meaning ascribed to them in this section. These definitions
are intended to clarify but not to replace or negate the
definitions used in CEQA.
14.2 Applicant. Applicant means a person who proposes
to carry out a project which requires a lease, permit,
license, certificate or other entitlement to use or financial
assistance from the City of Chula Vista or other public
agencies when that person applies for governmental approval
or assistance.
14.3 Approval. Means the decision by the City of Chula
Vista, or an official thereof, which commits the City to a
definite course of action in-regard to a project intended to
be carried out by any person. The exact date of approval
of any project is a matter determined by the City of Chula
Vista, or an official thereof, according to its rules,
regulations, and ordinances. Legislative action in regard
to a project often constitutes approval.
In connection with private activities, approval occurs upon
the earliest commitment to issue or the issuance by the
City of Chula Vista or an official thereof, of a discretionary
contract, grant, subsidy, loan, or other form of financial
assistance, lease permit, license, certificate or other
entitlement for use of the project.
1.4.4 CEQA - California Environmental Quality Act.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) means California
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.
14.5 Categorical Exemption.
exception from the requirements
projects based on a finding by
the cllss of projects does not
effect on the environment.
Categorical Exemption means an
of CEQA for a class of
the City of Chula Vista that
have any possible significant
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14.6 Conditioned Negative Declaration. Conditioned ND
means an ND (see Sec. 14.21) for a project which has been
modified by mitigation measures or alternatives so that
no significant environmental imapct will result and the
project proponent has agreed to such modifications,
mitigations or alternatives.
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14.7 Cumulative Impacts. Cumulative impacts refer
to two or more individual effects which, when considered
together, are considerable or which compound or increase
other environmental impacts. The individual effects may
be changes resulting from a single project or a number
of separate projects.
14.8 Decision Making Body. "Decision Making Body" means
any person or group of people within a public agency
permitted by law to approve or disapprove the project at issue.
14.9 Discretionary Project. Discretionary project
means an activity defined as a project which requies the
exercise of judgment, deliberation, or decision on the
part of the City of Chula Vista or an official thereof,
in the process of approving or disapproving a particular
activity, as distinguished from situations where the City
of Chula Vista or an official thereof, has to determine
whether there has been conformity with applicable statutes,
ordinances, or regulations. (See Sec. 14.20 for Ministerial)
14.10 Emergency. Emergency means a sudden, unexpected
occurrence involving a clear and imminent danger demanding
immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of or damage
to life, health, property, or essential public services.
Emergency includes such occurances as fire, flood, earth-
quake, or other soil or geologic movements, as well as
such occurances as riots, accident, or sabotage.
14.11 Environment. Environment means the physical
conditions which exist within the area which will be
affected by a proposed project including land, air, water,
minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, objects of historic
or aesthetic significance.
14.12 Environmental Documents. Environmental documents
means draft and final EIR's, Initial Studies, Negative
Declarations and Notices of Exemption.
14.13 EIR - Environmental Impact Report. Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) means a detailed statement setting
forth the environmental effects and considerations
pertaining to a project as specified in Section 21100 of
the CEQA, and may mean either a draft or a final EIR.
a. Draft EIR means an EIR containing the in-
formation specified in Sections 15141, 15142,
15143 or the Cal. Admin. Code as well as the
requirement of Section 6 of this policy.. Where
a Lead Agency consults with Responsible Agencies
in the preparation of a draft EIR, the draft EIR
shall also contain the information specified in
Section 15144 of the Cal. Admin. Code and Section
~1.~7 6.2 of this policy.
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b. Final EIR means an EIR containing the in-
formation contained in the draft EIR, comments
either verbatim or in summary, received in the
review process, a list of persons commenting, and
the response of the Lead Agency to the comments
received. The final EIR is discussed in detail
in Section 15146 of the Cal. Admin. Code and
Section 6.4 of this policy.
14.14 EIS - Environmental Impact Statement. Environ-
mental Impact Statement (EIS) means an environmental
impact document prepared pursuant to the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Government
uses the term EIS in the place of the term EIR which is
used in CEQA.
14.15 Feasible. Feasible means capable of being
accomblished in a successful manner within a reasonable
period of time, taking into account economic, environ-
mental, social, and technological factors.
14.16 Initial Study (IS). An Initial Study is an
evaluation of a non-categorically exempt project
requiring discretionary actions by the City of Chula
Vista, to determine if the project could possibly have
any significant environmental effects. The IS is conducted
by the ERC based on information provided by the project
applicant and otherwise available. If it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the
project in question may cause a substantial adverse
change in the environment, the ERC may recommend an ND
and forward it to the decision making body on the project
for final finding of no significant impact. The ERC
shall inform the applicant that an EIR must be prepared
if any aspect of the project, either individually or
cumulatively, may cause a substantial adverse change in
the environment, regardless of whether the overall effect
is adverse or beneficial.
14.17 Jurisdiction by Law
a. Jurisdiction by law means the authority of
any public agency;
1. to grant a permit or other entitlement
for use,
2. to provide funding for the project in
question, or,
3. exercise authority over resources which
may be affected by the project.
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b. A City or County will have jurisdiction by
law with respect to a project when the City or
County having primary jurisdiction over the area
involved., is the site of the project, the areas
in which the major environmental effects X11
occur, and/or the area in which reside those
citizens most directly concerned by any such
environmental effects.
c. Where an agency having jurisdiction by law
must exercise discretionary authority over a project
in order for the project to proceed, it is either
a responsible agency, see Sec. 14.29, or the dead
Agency, see Sec. 14.18.
14.18 Lead Agency. Lead Agency means the public agency
which has the principal responsibility for carrying out
or approving a project. The Lead Agency will prepare the
environmental documents for the project either directly or
by contract. Criteria for determining which agency will
be the Lead Agency for a project are contained in Cal. Admin.
Code Sec. 15065.
14.19 Local Agency. Local Agency means any public
agency other than a State agency, Board or Commission.
Local agency includes but is not limited to cities,
counties, charter cities and counties, districts, school
districts, special districts, redevelopment agencies,
local agency formation commissions and any board, commission
or organizational subdivision of a local agency when so
designated by order or resolution of the governing
legislative body of the local agency.
14.20 Ministerial Projects. Ministerial project as
a general rule, include those activities defined as
projects which are undertaken or approved by a governmental
decision which a public officer or public agency makes
upon a given state of facts in the prescribed manner in
obedience to the mandate of legal authority. With these
projects, the officer or agency must act upon the given
facts without regard to his own judgment or opinion
concerning the propriety or wisdom of the act although
the statute, ordinance, or regulation may require, in
some degree, a construction of its language by the officer.
In summary, a ministerial decision involves only the use
of fixed standards or objective measurements without
personal judgment.
14.21 Negative Declaration. Negative Declaration means
a written statement by the City of Chula Vista or other
lead agency briefly presenting the reasons that the
project although not otherwise exempt, will not have a
significant effect on the environment and therefore
does not require an EIR.
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14.22 Notice of Completion. Notice of Completion
means a brief notice filed with the Secretary for Resources
by a lead agency as soon as it has completed a draft EIR and
is prepared to send out copies for review. The contents
of this notice are explained in Section 15085 (c) of the
Cal. Admin. Code and Section 5.4 of this policy.
14.23 Notice of Determination. Notice of Determination
means a brief notice to be filed by a public agency after
it approves or determines to carry out a project which is
subject to the requirements of CEQA. The contents of this
report are explained in Section 15085(e) of the Cal. Admin.
Code and Section 5.8 of this policy.
14.24 Notice of Exemption. Notice of exemption means
a brief notice which may be filed by the City of Chula
Vista after it has approved or determined to carry out
a project, and it has determined that it is ministerial,
categorically exempt or an emergency project. Such a
notice may also be filed by an applicant where such a
determination has been made by the City of Chula Vista.
14.25 Notice of Preparation. Notice of Preparation
means a brief notice sent by a Lead Agency to notify
the Responsible Agencies that the Lead Agency plans to
prepare an EIR for the project. The purpose of the notice
is to solicit guidence from the Responsible Agencies as
to the scope and content of the environmental information
to be included in the EIR.
14.26 Person. Person includes any person, firm,
association, organization, partnership, business, trust,
corporation, company, district, county, city and county,
city, town, the state, and any of the agencies' political
subdivisions of such entities.
14-. 27 Project
a. Project means the whole of an action, which
has a potential for resulting in a physical change
in the environment, directly or untimately, that
is any of the following:
1. An activity directly undertaken by any
public agency including but not limited to
public works construction and related activities,
clearing or grading or land, improvements to
existing public structures, enactment and
amendment of zoning ordinances, and the adoption
and amendment of local General Plans or elements
thereof, purseuant to Government Code Sections
65100-65700.
2. An activity undertaken by a person which
is supported in whole or in part through
public agency contracts, grants, subsidies,
loans, or other forms of assistance from one
or more public agencies.
3. An activity involving the issuance to a
person of a lease, permit, license, certificate,
or other entitlement from one or more public
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b. Project does not include:
1. Anything specifically exempted by state
law.
2. Proposals for legislation to be enacted
by the state legislature other than requests
by state agencies for authorization of funding
for projects independently from the Budget Act.
3. Continuing administrative or maintenance
activities, such as purchases for supplies,
personnel-related actions, emergency repairs
to public service facilities, general policylied
and procedure making (except as they are app
to specific instances covered above), feasibility
of planning studies.
4. The submittal of proposals to a vote of the
people of the state of a particular community.
c. The term "project" refers to the activity which
is being approved and which may be subject to
several discretionary approvals by governmental
agencies. The term "project" does not mean
each separate governmental approval.
14.28 Public Agency. Public agency includes any state
agency, Board or Commission and any local or regional
agency, as defined in the Cal. Admin. Code. It does not
include the courts of the state. This term does not
include agencies of the Federal government.
14.29 Responsible Agency. Responsible agency means a
public agency which proposes to carry out or approve a
project for which the Lead Agency has prepared the environ-
mental documents. For the purposes of CEQA, the term
"Responsible Agency" includes all public agencies other
than the Lead Agency which have discretionary approval
power over the project.
14.30 Significant Effect on the Environment. Significant
effect on the environment means a substantial., or
potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the
physical conditions within the area affected by the
activity including land, air, water, minerals, flora,
fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or
aesthetic significance.
14.31 Technical Support Document means a supporting
report, prepared by qualified professionals or technicians,
to provide information to the reviewing bodies concerning
technical factors under consideration. A summation and
conclusion should be presented in non-technical terms
capable of being understood by knowledgable laymen, with
technical descriptions and data to support the summation
and conclusions in the body of the report.
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FOR OFFICE USE
APPENDIX A
City of Chula Vista
A.
INITIAL STUDY APPLICATION
Case No.
Fee: $100.00
Receipt No.
Date Recd
Accepted by _
BACKGROUND
1. Prc fact Title
2. Project Location (Street address or description)
3. Brief Project Description
4. Name of Applicant phone
Address
City State Zip
5. Name of Preparer/Agent phone
Address
City State Z1P
Relation to Applicant
6. Indicate all discretionary acts requiring review and
enclosures or documents required by the Environmental
Review Coordinator.
a. Discretionary Acts requiring review:
Q General Plan Revision
^ Rezoning/Prezoning
O Precise Plan
^ Specific Plan
D CUP
O Variance
q Design Review Committee
O Tentative Subd. Map
D Grading Permit
^ Tentative Parcel Map
^ Site Plan & Arch. Revie~.
^ Public Project
^ Annexation
p Design Review Board/
Redevelopment Agency
O Other
b. Enclosures or documents (as required by the Environ-
mental Review Coordinator)
O Location Map' O Tentative Subd. Map
O Grading•Plan ^ Improvement Plans
O Site Plan O
D Soils Report
Geological Study
O
O Parcel D1ap
Precise Plan D Hydrological Study
O Specific Plan O Biological Study
O Arch. Elevations O Archaeological Survey
O Landscape Plans O Noise Assessment
^
~2~~ Photos of Site &
Setting
~, O
[] Other
Traffic Impact Report
B. PROPOSED PROJECT
1. Land Area: sq. footage or acreage
If land area to be dedicated, state acreage and purpose.
2. Complete this section if project is residential.
a. Type development: Single family Two family
Multi-family Townhouse Condominium
b. Number of structures at what height
c.
d.
e.
Number of units: 1 bedroom 2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms Total units
Gross density (DU/total acres)
Net density (DU/total acres minus any dedication)
f. Estimated project population
g-
h.
i.
Estimated sale or rental price range
Square footage of floor area(s)
Percent of lot covered by buildings or structures
j. Number of on-site parking spaces to be provided
Percent of site in road and paved surface
3. Complete this section if project is commercial or industrial.
a. Type(s) of land use
b. Floor area
Height of structure (s)~
c. Type of construction used in the structure
d.
Describe major access points to the structures and the
orientation to adjoining properties
e. Number of on-site parking spaces provided
Percent of site in road and parking surface
f. Estimated number of employees per shift Total
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g. Estimated number of customers (per day) and basis of
estimate
h. Estimated range of service area (miles) and basis of
estimate
i. Type/Extent; of operations not in enclosed buildings
j. Hours of operation
k. Type of exterior lighting
4. If project is other than residential, commercial or industrial
complete this sec•~ion.
a. Type of project
b. Type of facilities to be provided
c. Square feet of enclosed structures
d. Height of structures - maximum minimum
e. Ultimate occupance load of project
f. Number of on-site parking .spaces to be provided
g. Square feet of road and paved surfaces
h. Average trip length
C. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
1. If the project could result in the direct emission of any
air pollutants,(hydrocarbons, sulfur, dust, etc.) identify
them, provide the quantities to be emitted, applicable
EPA/APCD regulations and data or evidence. to show compliance
with regulations.
2. Is any type of grading or excavation of the property
anticipated? (If yes, complete the following:)
a. Excluding trenches to be backfilled, how many cubic
yards of earth will be excavated?
b. Iiow many cubic yards of fill as embankment will be
placed?
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c. How much area (sq. ft. or acres).will be graded?
d. What will be the - Maximum depth of cut
Average depth of cut
Maximum depth of fill
Average depth of fill
3. Describe all energy consuming devices which are part of
the proposed project and the type of energy used. (Air
conditioning, electrical appliance, heating equipment,
etc.)
4. Indicate the amount of landscaping and natural open space
that is part of the project. (Sq. ft. or acres)
5. If the project will result in any new employment opportunities
describe the nature and type of these jobs.
6. Will highly flamable or potentially explosive materials or
substances be used or stored within the project site?
7. How many trips per day will be generated by the project?
D. DESCRIPTION OI' ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
1. Geology
Has a Geology Study been conducted on the property?
(If yes, please attach)
Has a Soils Report on the project site been made?
(If yes, please attach)
2. Hydrology
Are any of the following features present on or adjacent
to the site? (If yes, please explain in detail)
a. Is there any surface evidence of a shallow ground water
table?
b. Are there any ~•~atercourses or drainage improvements on
or adjacent to the site?
c. If a Hydrological Study has been prepared, please attach.
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3. Mineral Resources
Are there any mineral resources on the project site?
(If so, identify and rate scarcity)
4. Land Form
Does the project site contain any prominent canyon, ridge
line or other distinctive natural land form? (Specify)
S. Air Quality
Is the project site near any air pollution sources such as
a freeway or uncontrolled stationary source? (If yes,
describe)
6. Noise
Are there any generators of prominent noise levels (rail-
road, industries, etc.) in the area of the project which
could impact the site? (If so, please discuss)
7. Biology
a. Is the project site in a natural or partially natural
state?
b. What are the predominant plant species found on the
project site?
c. Are any rare or endangered plant species found on
the project site? (If yes, list)
d. Indicate type, size and quantity of trees on the site
and which (if any) will be removed by the project.
e. What are the predominant animal and bird species found
on or near the project site?
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f. Are any rare, endangered, or unique animal or bird
species found on or hear the site? (If yes, list)
g. If a Biological Survey has been conducted, please attach.
h. If significant fbera species exist on the property, please
attach an 8~" x 11" map showing location on site.
8. Past Use of the Land
a. Are there any known historical, archaeological or
paleontological resources located on the project
site? (If so, describe the resources, show location
on 8;" x 11" map, and discuss proposed measures to
conserve the resources)
b.
Are there any known historical, archaeological or
paleontological resources within 2000 ft. of the
project site? (If so, describe the resource and
provide a map showing the location in relationship
to the project site.)
c. If any surveys`have been conducted, please attach.
9. Current Land Use
10.
a. Describe-all structures and land uses currently
existing on the project site.
b. Describe all structures and land uses currently
existing on adjacent property.
North
South
East
West
Aesthetics
Are there any features of substantial aesthetic
importance on or within 1000 ft. of the site? (If so,
describe)
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11. Social
a. Are there any residents on the site? (If so, how many?)
b. Are there any employment opportunities on the site?
(If so, how many and what type)
12. Public Facilities
a. Sewer. Indicate the size and location of all new
public sewer lines to be provided by the project
and their proposed point of connection to the existing
system.
b. Water. Indicate the size and location of all new
public water lines to be provided by the project and
their proposed point of connection to the existing
system.
c. Drainage. Describe all on and off-site drainage
facilities to be provided and their location.
Please provide any other information which could assist the City
in evaluating the proposed project.
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E. CERTIFICATION
I,
or
Owner/Owner in escrow*
I,
Consultant or 7~gent*
HEREBY AFFIRM, that to the best of my knowledge and belief,
the statements and information herein contained are in all
respects true and correct and that all known information
concerning the project and its setting have been included
in Parts B, C and D of this application for an Initial Study
of possible environmental impact.
DATE
*If acting for a corporation, include capacity and company name.
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IS No.
CITY DATA
F. PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. Current Zoning on site:
North
South
East
West
2. General Plan land use
designation on site:_
North
South
East
West
Is the project area designated for conservation or open space
or adjacent to an area so designated?
Is the project located adjacent to any scenic routes?
(If yes, describe the design techniques being 'used to protect
or enhance the scenic quality of Chula Vista)
How many acres of developed parkland are within the Park Service
District of this project as shown in the Parks and. Recreation
Element of the General Plan?
What is the current park acreage requirements in the Park Service
District?
How many acres of park land are necessary to serve the proposed
project? (2 AC/1000 pop.)
Does the project site provide access to or have the potential
to provide access to any mineral resource? (If so, describe
in detail)
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3. Schools
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If the proposed project is residential, please complete the
following.
School
Current
Attendance
Current Students generated
Capacity from project
Elementary
Jr. High
Sr. High
4. Aesthetics
Does the project contain features which could be construed to
be at a variance from nearby features, due to bulk, form
texture or color? (If so, please describe.)
$, Energy Consumption
Provide the estimated consumption by the proposed project of
the following resources:
Electricity (per year)
Natural Gas (per year)
Water (per day)
6. O This project will not result in any significant environ-
mental impact and a Negative Declaration may be prepared.
D This project may result in significant environmental
impact and it should be reviewed by the ERC.
Director of Planning or Representative
Date
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IS No.
G.
DEP~1RTi~IENT OF PUPLIC WORKS, ENGItJEERING DIVISION
1`. Drai nape
a. Is the project site within a flood plain?
b. Will the project be subject to any existing flooding
hazards?
c. Will the project create any flooding hazards?
d. What is the location and description of existing on and
offsite drainage facilities?
2. Transportation
a. What roads provide primary access to the project?
b. What is the estimated number of one-way auto trips to
be generated by the project (per day)?
c. What is the ADT and estimated level of service before
and after project completion?
d. Are the streets to be dedicated and improved as part of
the project generally adequate in capacity and design?
3. Geology
Is the project site subject to:
a. Known or suspected fault hazards?
b. Liquefaction?
c. Landslide or slippage?
4. Soils '
a. Are there any anticipated adverse soil conditions on
the project site?
b. If yes, what are these adverse soil. conditions?
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5. Land Form
a. What is the average natural slope of the site?
b. What is the maximum natural slope of the site?
6. Noise
a. Do any of the adjoining streets have a current or
projected ADT of 5,000 or more or does any street
within 500 feet of the site have a current or projected
ADT of 25,000 or more?
(If yes, conduct a analysis of the noise impact on the
project using the HUD Noise Assessment Guidelines or an
equivalent and attach the analysis to this IS or indicate
why there will be no adverse impacts.
7. Air Quality
If there is any direct or indirect automobile usage associated
with this project, complete the following:
' Total vehicle
miles traveled Emission Grams of
(per day) Factor Pollution
CO x 3.8 =
Hydrocarbons x 4.3 =
NO (NO2 ) x 3.8 =
Particulates x .58 =
Sulfur x .20 =
g, Waste Generation
Flow much solid and liquid (sewage) waste will be generated by
the proposed project? (per day)
What is the location and size of existing sewer lines?
9. Public Facilities/Resources Impact
If the project could exceed the threshhold of having any possible -
significant impact on the environment, please identify the public -
facilities/resources and/or hazards and describe adverse impact.
(include any potential to fill and/or exceed the capacity of any
public street, sewer, culvert, etc. serving the project, area.
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10. ~ This project will not result in any significant
environmental impact and a Negative Declaration
may be prepared.
~~~ This project may result in significant environ-
~- mental impact and it should be reviewed by the
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Director of Public Works or Representative
Date
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IS No.
H. FIRE DEPr~RTMENT
1. What is the distance to the nearest fire station and
what is the Fire Department's estimated reaction time?
2. Will the Fire Department be able to provide an adequate
level of fire protection for the proposed facility without
an increase in equipment or personnel?
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I. ~~ This project will not result in any significant
environmental impact and a Negative Declaration
may be prepared.
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L This project may result in significant environ-
~' mental impact and it should be reviewed by the
E RC .
Director of Building & Housing or,
his Representative
Date
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J. ~ This project will not result in any significant
environmental impact and a Negative Declaration
may be prepared.
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This project may result in significant environ-
mental impact and it should be reviewed by the
ERC.
Environmental Control Commissioner
Date
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APPENDIX B
EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
CASE NO. '
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K• Analysis (Provide in Section J an explanation of mitigation
proposed for all significant or potentially signi-
ficant impacts.)
YES POTENTIAL NO
1. Geology
Is the project site subject to
any substantial hazard, such as
earthquakes, landsliding or
liquefaction?
Could the project result in:
a. unstable earth conditions
or changes in geological
substructure?
b. a modification of any
unique geological features?
c. exposure of people or
property to geologic hazards?
2. Soils
Does the project site contain
any soils which are expansive
alluvial or highly erodible?
Could the project result in:
a. an increase in wind or
water erosion of soils, either
on or off-site?
b. siltation?
3. Ground Water
Is the project site over or
near any accessible ground water
resources?
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YES POTENTIAL NO
Could the project result in:
a. change in quantity of
ground water?
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b. alteration of direction
or rate of flow of ground
water?
c. any other adverse affect
on ground water?
4. Drainage
Is the project site subject to
inundation?
Could the project result in:
a. change in absorption rates,
drainage patterns or the rate
and amount of surface runoff?
b. increase runoff beyond the
capacity of any natural water-way
or man-made facility either on-
site or down stream?
c. alterations to the course
or flow of flood waters?
d. change in amount of surface
water in any water body?
e. exposure of people or
property to water related
hazards such as flooding or
tidal waves?
5. Mineral Resources
Could the project result in:
a. limiting access to any
mineral resources which can be
economically extracted?
b. the reduction of currently
or potentially productive
agricultural lands?
6. Land Form
Could the project result in a
change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
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YES POTENTIAL NO
7. Air Quality
Is the project subject to an •~-.
air quality impact from a
nearby stationary or mobile
source?
Could the project result in:
a. the emission of odors,
fumes, or smoke?
b. emissions which could
degrade the ambient air
quality?
c. exacerbate a violation of
any National of State ambient
air quality standard?
d. interference with the
maintenance of standard air
quality?
e. the alteration of air
movement, mois;:ure or
temperature, or any change
in climate either locally or
regionally?
8. Water Quality
Could the project result in a
detrimental effect on Bay
water quality or public
water supplies?
9. Noise
Is the project site subject to
any unacceptable noise impacts
from nearby mobile or stationary
sources?
Could the project directly or
indirectly result in an increase
in ambient noise levels?
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YES POTENTIAL NO
10. Biology
Could the project directly or
indirectly affect a rare, en- '"
dangered or endemic species of
animal, plant or other wildlife;
the habitat of such species; or
cause interference with the
movement of any resident or
migratory wildlife?
11. Archaeology/History/Paleontology
Could the project directly or
indirectly impact an archaeological,
historical or paleontological
resource?
12. Land Use
Is the project clearly incon-
sistent with the following
elements of the General Plan?
Land Use
Circulation
Scenic Highways
Conservation
Housing
Noise
Park & Recreation
Open Space
Safety
Seismic Safety
Public Facilities
13. Aesthetics
Could the project result in:
a. depredation of community
aesthetics by imposing
structures, colors, forms or
lights widely at variance with
prevailing community standards?
b. obstruction of any scenic
view or vista open to the public?
c. will the proposal result
in a new light source or
glare?
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YES POTENTIAL NO
14. Social
Could the project result in:
a. the displacement of residents
or people employed at the site:
b. a change in density or
growth rate in the area?
c. the demand for additional
housing or affect existing
housing?
15. Community Infrastructure
Could the project inhibit the
ability of the urban support
system to provide adequate support
for the community or this project?
Could the project result in
a deterioration of any of
the following services:
a. Fire protection
b. Police protection
c. Schools
d. Parks or recreational
facilities
e. Maintenance of public
facilities including
roads
16. Energy
Could the project result in:
a. wasteful, inefficient
or unnecessary consumption
of energy?
b. a significant increase
in demand on existing sources
of energy?
17. Utilities
Could the project result in a
need for new systems or
alter~~ticr.s to the following
utilities:
a. Power or natural gas
b. Communications systeris
c. Water
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YES POTENTIAL NO
18. Human Health
Could the project result in the •~ .
creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard?
19. Transportation/Access
Could the project result in:
a. a change in existing
traffic patterns?
b. an increase in traffic that
could substantially lower the
service level of any street or
highway below an acceptable
level?
c. an increase in traffic
hazards to motor vehicles,
bicyclists, or pedestrians?
20. Natural Resources
Could the project result in a
substantial depletion of non-
renewable natural resources?
21. Risk of Upset
Does the project involve a risk
of an explosion or the release
of any hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to,
oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an
accident or upset condition?
22. Growth Inducement
Could the service requirements
of the project result in secondary
projects that would have a growth
inducing influence and could have
a cumulative effect of a significant
level?
23. Mandatory Findings .of Significance
a. Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, or curtail the
diversity of the environment?
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YES POTENTIAL NO
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-term,
to the disadvantage of long-term
environmental goals? (A short ~~~
term impact on the environment
one which occurs in the relatively
brief, definitive period of time
while long-term impacts will endure
well into the future.)
c. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable?
(Cumulatively considerable means
that the incremental effects of an
individual project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects,
and the effects of probable future
projects.)
d. Does the project have environ-
mental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
L. MITIGATION MEASURES WHICH ARE INCORPORATED IN THE PROJECT
THAT WILL PRECLUDE ANY SUBSTANTIAL ADVERSE IMPACTS.
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M:. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial study:
It is recommended that the proposed project
COULD NOT have a significant effect on the e4iv~iron
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is
hereby forwarded to the decision making body.
It is recommended that although the proposed
project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will NOT be a significant
effect in this case because the MITIGATION
MEASURES described above have been ADDED to
the project and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION is hereby
forwarded to the decision making body.
It is found that the proposed project MAY have a
significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
Environmental Review Coordinator or Chairman
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIE[a COMMITTEE
Date
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N. The mitigation specified in this Initial Study/Conditioned
ND is hereby agreed to and furthermore, it is understood
that these mitigation measures shall be incorporated as
part of the project.
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Project Proponent
Witnessed
Environmental Review Coordinator
Date
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APPENDIX C
SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS
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A project will normally have a significant effect on the environment
if it will:
a. Conflict with adopted environmental plans and/or goals of
the community where it is located;
b. Have a substantial, demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect;
c. Substantially affect a rare or endangered species of animal
or plant or the habitat of the species;
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident
or migratory fish or wildlife species;
e. Breach published national, state, or local standards
relating to solid waste or litter control;
f. Substantially degrade water quality;
g. Contaminate a public water supply;
h. Substantially degrade or deplete ground water resources;
i. Interfere substantially with ground water recharge;
j. Disrupt or alter an archaeological site over 200 years
old, an historic site or a paleontological site except
as part of a scientific study of the site;
k. Induce substantial growth or concentration of population;
1. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system;
m. Displace a large number of people;
n. Encourage activities which result in the use of large
amount of fuel, water or energy;
o. Use fuel, water or energy in a wasteful manner;
p. Increase substantially the ambient noise levels for
adjoining areas;
q. Cause substantial flooding, erosion or siltation;
r. Expose people or structures to major geologic hazards;
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s. Extend a sewer trunk line with capacity to serve new
development;
t. Substantially diminish habitat for fish, wildlife or
plants;
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u. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community;
v. Create a public health hazard or a potential public
health hazard;
w. Conflict with established recreational, educational,
religious or scientific uses of the area;
x. Violate any ambient air quality standard, contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation, or expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations.
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OUiLItJI: DF I:IR f:i1PIiP~SI7It1G ALTEI:IJ/1TIVC TO ItCUUCC I(11~ACT
l.U Introduction
1.1 {'urpose
1.2 Cxecuti ve Sur.-mary
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2.0 Description oi= Environmental Setting
2.1 Eartl- Ci-aracteri sti cs
2.1 .1 Gcol og~~
2.1.2 Soils
2.1.3 Ground dater
2.1.4 Urainaye Pattern
2.1 .5 Iiineral i esources
2.1.6 Land Form .
2.2 C1 innate
2.3 Air Quality
2.4 hater Quality '
2.5 IJoise
2.5 .l I iof,i 1~ Source
2.x.2 Stationery Source
2.6 Qiology
2.7 Archeology
2.~ Paleontological resources
2.9 Ili s tori cal Resources
Z.10 Land Uses
2.11 Aestl-etics
2.12 Socio-Economic Factors
2.12.1 Conr~-unity Social Uescrip-cion
2.12.2 Cor~-r:-uni ty Tax Structure
2.13 Community Resources
2.13.1 Schools
2.13.2 Upen Space
2.13.3 Fire & Police
2.13.4 haste Disposal
2.13.E U~ilities/ Energy
2.13.6 General Governmental Support
2.13.7 Transportation/Elccess
3.0 i;lternativ~~ Uevelopmeni;/I1on-development Analysis
3.1 Land Use Alternative
3.2 Design Alternatives
3.3 Locational lternatives
3.4 Deferral of PI-asing Alternatives
3.5 tJo Pro,iect Alternative
3.6 Selection and description of Project for Detailed Impact Analysis
4.0 Er-vi ronr^ental Impact
4.1 Carth CI-aractcr
4.1.1 Geology
4.1.1.1
4.1.1.2
x.1.1.3
4.1.2 Soils
4.1.2.1
4.1.2.2
4.1.2.3
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,lnalysi s
1st1Cs
Impact
.litigation
Analysis of Significance
I~,-pact
iiitiyation
Analysis of Signi°icance
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4.1 .3 Ground '.later
4,1.3.1 Impact
4.1 .3.2 .1i ti c;ati on
4.1.3.3 Analysis of Siynificance
4.1.4 Drainage Pattern
4.1 .4.1 Impact ~"
4.1.4.2 ftitigation
4.1.4.3 Analysis of Significance
4.1.5 ilineral Resources
4.1.5.1 Impact
4.1.5.2 Mitigation
4.1.5.3 Analysis of Significance
4.1.6 Land i-orm
4.1 .6.1 I~~~pact
4.1.6.2 (litigation
4.1.6.3 Analysis of Significance
4.2 ;air Quality
4.2.1 Impact
n.2.2 ftitigation
4.2.3 Analysis of Siynificance
4.3 hater Quality
4.3.1 Impact
4.3.2 (litigation
4.3.3 Analysis of Siynificance
4.4 iloi se
4.4.1 11obi1~ Source
4.4.1.1 Impact
4.4.1.2 ftitigation
4.4.1.3 Analysis of Sig;nificance
4.4.2 Stationery Source
4.4,2.1 Impact
4.4.2.2 Mitigation
4.4.2.3 Analysis of Significance
4.5 (3iology
4.5.1 Icipact
4.5.2 :litigation
4.5.3 Analysis of Significance
4.6 Archeology
4.6.1 Irnpact
4.6.2 (litigation
4.5.3 Analysis of Significance
4.7 Paleontological Resources
4.7.1 Ir~rpact
4.7.2 (litigation
4.7.3 Analysis of Significance
4.8 Ili stori cal Iesources
4.8.1 Impact
4.8.2 (litigation
4.8.3 i~nalysis of Significance
4.9 Lanu Uses
4.9.1 Impact
4.9.2 Mitigation
4.9.3 analysis of Significance
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4.10 Aesthetics
4.10.1 Impact
4.10.2 llitiyation
4.10.3 Analysis of Significance
4.11 Soci o-Economi c ~actor•s .~. ,
4.11.1 Community Social description
4.11 .l .l Ir~ipact
4.11.1.2 Mitigation
4.11.1.3 Analysis of Significance
4.11.2 Community Tax S~ructure
4.11.2.1 Impact
4.11.2.2 llitiyation
4.11.2.3 Analysis of Significance
4.12 Cor,imuni ty Resources
4.12.1 Schools
4.12.1.1 Ir,rpact
4.12.1 .2 lti ti gati orr
4.12.1.3 Analysis of Signiricance
4.12.2 Open Space
4.12.2.1 Impact
4.12.2.2 (litigation
4.12.2.3 Analysis of Significance
4.12.3 Fire ~ Police
4.12.3.1 Impact
4.12.3.2 11i ti gati orr
4.12.3.3 Analysis of Significance
4.12.4 !•Jaste Disposal
4.12.4.1 Impact
4.12.4.2 ~titic~ation
4.12.4.3 Analysis of Significance
4.12.5 Utilities Energy
4.12.5.1 Impact
4.12.5.2 t1itigation
4.12.5.3 Analysis of Significance
4.12.G General Governmental Support
4.12.6.1 Impact
4.12.6.2 t4itigatiorr
4.12.6.3 Analysis of Significance
4.12.7 Tr•ansNortation/Access
4.12.7.1 Impact
4.12.7.2 i li ti coati on
4.12.7.3 Analysis of Significance
5.0 Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Impacts
6.0 Relationship between Local Short-Term Use of the Environment and the
ttai rrtenance and Enhancerlent of Lorrg-Term Productivity
7.0 Irr•ever-sable Environmental Changes that will Result from the Proposed Project
•`3.0 Growth-Inducinc3 Ir:rpact of the Proposed Action
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Appendix E
OUTLI((~ OF EIR C(iPHASIZI~JG (1ITIGATIO(d OF I(1PACTS
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Executive Summary
2.0 Project Description
3.0 Ir,~pact Anal~~sis
• 3.1 Geology
3.1.1 Project Setting
3.1.2 Impact
3.1 .3 t1i ti gati on
3.1.4 Analysis of Significance
3.2 Soils
3.2.1 Project Setting
3.2.2 Impact
3.2.3 (litigation
3.2.4 Analysis of Significance
3.3 Ground ~Jater
3.3.1 Project Setting
3.3.2 Impact
3.3.3 (litigation
3.3.4 Analysis of Significance
3.4 Drainage Pattern
3.4.1 Project Setting
3.4.2 Impact
3.4.3 Mitigation
3.4.4 Analysis of Significance
3.5 Mineral Resources
3.5.1 Project Setting
3.5.2 Impact
3.5.3 (litigation
3.5.4 Analysis of Significance
3.6 Land Form
3.6.1 Project Setting
3.6.2 Impact
3.6.3 (litigation
3.6.4 Analysis of Significance
3'.7 Air Quality
3.7.1 Project Setting
3.7.2 Impact
3.7.3 (litigation
3.7.4 Analysis of Significance
3.8 dater Quality
3.8.1 Project Setting
3.8.2 Impact
3.8.3 Mitigation
3.3.4 Analysis of Significance
3.9 (~to~i 1 e (Joi se Source
3.9.1 Project
3.9.2 L~~pact
3.9.3 (litigation
3.9.4 Analysis of Significance
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3.10 Stationary Eloise Source
3.10.1 Project Setting
3.10.2 Impact
3.10.3 ~1itigation
3.10.4 Analysis of Significance .~._,
3.11 biology
3.11.1 Project Setting
3.11.2 Impact
3,11.3 ~1itigation
3.11.4 Analysis of Significance
3.12 Archeology
3.12.1 Project Setting
3.12,2 Impact
3.12.3 f~1i ti gati on
3.12.4 Analysis of Significance
3.13 Paleontological Resources
3.13.1 Project Setting
3.13.2 Impact
3.13.3 !-litigation
3,13.4 Analysis of Significance
3,14 Historical Resources
3.14.1 Project Setting
3.14.2 Impact
3.14.3 l1itigation
3,14,4 Analysis of Significance
3.15 Land Uses
3.15.1 Project Setting
3.15.2 Impact
3,15.3 ~~itigation
3,15.4 Analysis of Significance
3,16 Aesthetics
3.16.1 Project Setting
3,16.2 Impact
3.16,3 Mitigation
3.16.4 Analysis of Significance
3.17 Community Social Factors
3.17.1 Project Setting
3.17.2 Impact
3.17.3 ~titigation
3,17,4 Analysis of Significance
3.18 Community Tax Structure
3.18.1 Project Setting
3.18.2 Impact
3.13.3 l1itigation
3.18.4 Analysis of Significance
3.19 Schools
3.19.1 Project Setting
3.19.2 Impact
3.19.3 Mitigation
3,19.4 Analysis of Significance
3.20 Parks, Recreation and. Open Space
3.20.1 Project Setting
3.20.2 Ir~pact
3.20.3 (litigation
3.20.4 Analysis of Significance
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3.21 Fire & Police
3.21.1 Project Setting
3.21.2 ImE~act
3.21.3 Ititigation .,~ ,
3.21.4 Analysis of Significance
3.22 Uas~e Disposal
3.22.1 Project Setting
3.22.2 Impact
3.22.3 (litigation
3.22.4 Analysis of Significance
3.23 Utilities/ Energy
3.23.1 Project Setting
3.23.2 Impact
3.23.3 1~1itigation
3.23.4 Analysis of Significance
3.24 General Governmental Support
3.24.1 Project Setting
3.24.2 Impact
3.24.3 Ititigation
3.24.4 Analysis of Significance
3.25 Transportation/Access
3.25.1 Project Setting
3.25.2 Impact
3.25.3 Mitigation
3.25.4 Analysis of Significance
4.0 Unavoidable Adverse Environr~iental Impacts
5.0 Alternatives to the Proposed Action
6.0 Relationship between Local Short-Term Use of the Environment
a-~d the I~aintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity.
7.0 Irreversible Environmental Changes that ~~ill result frorn the
Proposed Project.
3.0 Grot•~th-Inducing Impact of the Proposed Action
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APPENDIX F
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Traffic Impact Section
The traffic section of the EIR must discuss, but not be limited to
the following topics -
1. Statement of the existing street system, traffic control devices
and transit routes in vicinity of proposed development.
2. Trip Generation and Distribution - if specific land uses are not
available, a range of trips generated is acceptable.
a. trips generated in 24 hour period and during the peak hours}
(identify hour(s))
b. inbound/outbound split (to development) during peak hour(s)
c. trip distribution by direction (on existing and planned cir-
culation system)
d. a diagram is usually helpful to summarize traffic volumes.
3. Traffic Impact on circulation system
a. existing traffic volumes (24 hour and peak hour(s)) on adjacent
streets and at nearby intersections~by direction
b. capacity analysis of street and intersections. Compare the
existing and future traffic volumes against the capacity.
c. level of service of existing street and/or intersection
d. level of service of street and/or intersection using future
traffic data
4. Mitigating measures -
a. any planned improvements to circulation system not related to
project (by City, County, State, etc.)
b, planned improvements to be accomplished in conjunction with
the project (e.g. street widening, driveways, traffic control
devices, etc.)
c. potential for non-automobile use - transit, bicycles, etc.
d. other.
NOTE: All data and procedures must be referenced, and all assumptions
must be stated.
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APPENDIX G
Requirements for Environmental Consultants
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All Consultants who wish to be considered for placement on the
City of Chula Vista's list of qualified consultants shall present
sufficient information to the Environmental Review Committee so
that it may recommend to the City Council such consulting firms which
meet the standards for qualified consultants as provided below. This
information shall be presented in a format required by the Environ-
mental Review Committee. The City Council shall have final authority
for placement of firms on the qualified list. The Environmental
Review Committee will review the list of consultants annually to
insure that the required standards are currently met.
Standards
1, Consultants must establish that their firm or a major
subdivision thereof, has had at least two years of
experience primarily in the preparation of environmental
documents, or have in its employ one or more project
managers who have had at least three years of such
experience. Such a manager must supervise the preparation
of any EZR for the City of Chula Vista.
2. Consultants must have in their employ experts in the
following fields: geology, soils, encrineering, planning
traffic enc;ineering, hydrology, soci_ntogy, economics, air
quality, water quality, archaeology, biology, acoustics,
history, and meteorology.
For the purpose of this policy, an expert is classified
as a person having at least a Bachelor Degree in the
subject field or a closely related field and at least one
year of verifiable journeyman experience in the area of
expertise. If an expert is subject to any state regis-
tration or licensing requirements, the expert shall be
so licensed or registered.
In lieu of having in their employ the above experts, a
consultant may have a written agreement with acceptable
subcontractors that have in their employ such experts.
3. Firms utilizing the services of subcontractors for the
preparation of technical documents for EIR's are required
to submit a copy of the written agreements signed by both
parties as well as a listing of such subcontractors and
their qualifications in a format required by the Environ-
mental Review Committee.
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4. When a subcontractor has been utilized in the preparation
of an EIR, the document shall be signed by the sub-
contractor stating that the EIR fully discloses all
significant impacts, feasible mitigation and alternatives
relative to the subcontractors area of expertise. (See
Appendix K)
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APPENDIX H
TO: Prospective EIR Consultants
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FROM: Chula Vista Planning Dept., Environmental Review Coordinator
SUBJECT: Request for proposals for the preparation of an EIR
I. Introduction
A. The Environmental Review Committee (ERC) of the City of
Chula Vista is soliciting proposals from environmental
consultants for the preparation of draft and final EIR's
on a project which is described in detail in Attachment "A"
to this Request for Proposal (RFP).
B. The project has been reviewed by City staff and has
been found to have possible significant environmental impact.
The applicant has paid the necessary fees for the processing
of this RFP and the EIR. The EIR is to be prepared by a
consultant under direct contract with the City of Chula Vista.
If the applicant agrees to Fray the "not to exceed" fee of the
consultant, all contract co;:ts will be paid to the City by the
applicant and subsequently clisbursed to the consultant by the
City.
II. Proposal Requirements
A. Format
Extravagant proposal formats, costly bindings, color plates or
glossy facilities brochures are not necessary and are discouraged.
Submissions should be as brief as possible while adequately
describing the proposal.
B. Organization
1. The proposal should contain a statement that the draft
and final EIR shall comply completely with the criteria, standards
and procedures of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq), the State
EIR Guidelines (Cal. Admin. Code Section 15000 et seq.), the
Environmental Review Policy of the City of Chula Vista and the
requlations, requirements and procedures of any other respon-
sible public agency or any agency with jurisdiction by law.
If there are any conflicts between the City of Chula Vista's
requirements and those of anyother agency, the City of Chula
Vista's shall prevail when the City is lead agency.
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2. The proposal should contain a statement that the
draft and final EIR shall assemble all available data,
originate new studies and provide an assessment of the
probable short and long term impacts of the project.
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3. The proposal should contain a statement that the
draft and final EIR shall provide an evaluation of all feasible
mitigation measures which could be carried out to reduce or
eliminate adverse impacts of the proposed project. The
documents shall also analyze all feasible alternatives to the
project as proposed. If there are mitigation measures or
alternatives to the project which could reduce the adverse
consequences of the project but which are infeasible, the
consultant shall cite the specific economic, social or other
conditions which render the mitigation measure or alternative
infeasible. The report shall specify which mitigation measures
have been incorporated into the project and which feasible
mitigation measures have not, but which could be incorporated
as part of the project. The report shall also identify
feasible alternatives which could reduce the adverse impacts
but are not being proposed by the proponent.
4. The analysis proposed in the EIR shall include all
the issues and elements identified in attachment "C" to this
RFP. If the consultant has identified any other issues or
elements which should be part of the EIR, they should be
identified in the proposal.
5. The proposal shall include a proposed schedule for
processing the preliminary draft, draft and final EIR.
6. The consultant shall provide the City with
copies of the preliminary draft EIR, copies of the
draft EIR, and copies of the final EIR and one
reproducible master suitable for City equipment.
7. A statement of commitment of the proposer's technical
resources and qualified spokesmen for "defense" of the draft
EIR in prehearing conferences with the ERC and in public
hearings on the draft EIR before the Planning Commission shall
be included.
8. A list of subcontractors who will be hired, and, if
not currently on file with the City, include their qualifications.
9. Identify the project manager for the preparation of
the draft and final EIR's.
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10. Statement of Offer and Signature
The proposal shall be
authorized to bind the offeror,
to the effect that the proposal
(or more) period. The proposal
that all work will be performed
price which will become the fix
negotiations for an agreement.
signed by an individual
and shall contain a statement
is a firm offer for a 60-day
should contain a st'a'tement
at a "not to exceed" contract
~d price upon completion of
The proposal shall also provide the following
information: name, title, address and telephone number of
individual(s) with authority to negotiate, and contractually
bind the company and also who may be contacted during the
period of proposal evaluation.
III. Requirements and authority of the City of Chula Vista
A. All reports and pertinent data or materials shall be the
sole property of the City of Chula Vista and may not be used
or reproduced in any form without the explicit written permission
of the City of Chula Vista.
B. The proposer should expect to have access only to the public
reports and public files of local government agencies in pre-
paring the proposal or reports. No compilation, tabulation, or
analysis of data, definition or opinion, etc., should be
anticipated by the contractor from the agencies, unless
volunterred by a responsible official in those agencies.
C. This Request for Proposal does not commit the City to
award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation
of the proposal to this request, or to procure or contract for
services or supplies. The City reserves the right to accept
or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this
request, to negotiate with any qualified source, or to cancel
in part or entirely this Request for Proposal, if it is in the
best interest of the City to do so. The City may require the
proposers selected to participate in negotiations, and to submit
such price, technical or other revisions of their proposals
as may result from negotiations.
D. The City has the authority to terminate its contract with
the consultant at any time during the period of the study if it
is found by the City that the contractor's performance is not
satisfactory.
E. The Environmental Review Coordinator will serve as project
liason officer. The Coordinator may be contacted at the City
of Chula Vista,. 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010, or
by telephone at (714) 575-5104.
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F. copies of the completed proposal must be
received by the project liason officer by 5:00 p.m. on
G. The proposer will be notified by _
of the selection for this study.
Iv. Contract Price and Allowable Cost
A. The final "not to exceed" contract price is subject to
negotiation and is also subject to approval by the Environ-
mental Review Committee (ERC) of the City of Chula Vista.
B. At the time of the negotiation of a contract, a payment
schedule will be agreed upon between the ERC and the contractor.
Payments will be tied to the successful completion of required
work by the consultant, as determined by the project liason
officer.
C. The City will not provide financial assistance to the
contractors beyond the negotiated fee, but will collaborate
with the contractor and give all reasonable cooperation in
the collection of information.
D. All applicable costs can be charged to this contract within
the negotiated "not to exceed" price limit. Appropriate charges
may include wages and salaries, overhead, travel, materials, and
subcontract costs.
V. Criteria for Proposal Acceptance
A. Primary regard will be given to the technical competance
and ability of the contractor as demonstrated in the
proposal and in the statement of qualifications on file. The
firm's willingness and ability to work closely with City staff,
and the general aptness of the proposal will also be considered.
B. In order to best provide a consistent approach to selection
of a contractor for this undertaking, a regular procedure
has been established for the evaluation and hiring of con-
tractors. The ERC will grade all proposals according to a
rating sheet specifically developed by the ERC to examine
the technical competence and suitability of the prospective
contractors and their proposals. The competing firm receiving
the highest score on the rating sheets will be selected.
C. The contract will be awarded only to responsible prospective
contractors. In order to qualify as responsible, a prospective
contractor must, in the opinion of the ERC meet the following
standards as they relate to this Request for Proposals.
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1. Be on the City's list of qualified consultants as
adopted by the City Council.
2. Have adequate equipment, technical, and financial
resources for performance, or have the ability.~to obatin
such resources as required during performance.
3. Have the necessary experience, organization, technial
qualifications, skills, and facilities, or have the ability
to obtain them (including any subcontractor arrangements).
4. Be able to comply with the proposed or required
performance schedule.
5. Have a satisfactory record of performance.
6. Be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
7. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an
award under applicable laws and regulations.
8. Have no current contracts with the applicant on this
project for other related work.
VI. Attachments
The following is a list of documents which are attached to the
RFP and are incorporated by reference as if they were set forth
in full:
A. Description of Project
B. Recommending, Decision Making & Appeal Bodies
C. Preliminary Outline of the Proposed EIR
Sincerely,
Environmental Review Coordinator
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APPENDIX I
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
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FOR THE PREPARATION OF DRAFT AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
between the Environmental Review Committee
of the City of Chula Vista, hereinafter referred to as "ERC"
hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor" and
hereinafter referred to as the "Proponent", is understood and agreed
to be all parties as follows:
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Policy of the City of Chula
Vista requires that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared
by the City or by contract with the ERC for those private projects
having potentially significant environmental consequences, and
tvHEREAS, it has been determined that the project described in
Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by this reference as if set
forth in full, could have one or more significant environmental
impacts, and
WHEREAS, the proponent has deposited an initial sum of $300
for the preparation and/or processing of requests for proposals,
proposals, draft and final EIR's, and
ti^]HEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator, hereinafter
referred to as the "Coordinator", requested proposals for the
preparation of the draft and final EIR from consultant(s) selected
by the proponent from a list of qualified consultants adopted L~;~
the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, and
WHEREAS, the ERC has reviewed the proposal(s) and determined
that the proposal by the above noted contractor was most acceptable,
and ,
4JHEREAS, the proposal is referred to in this agree-
ment as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated herein as if set forth in
full, and
i~7HEREAS, the contractor and the proponent have signed this
agreement, and
PJHEREAS, the proponent has deposited a sum of $
with the City to reimburse the contractor for the preparation of
the draft and final EIR.
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NOW THEREFORE IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE ERC
CONTRACTOR AND PROPONENT AS FOLLOWS:
I. Employment of Contractor
The contractor is hereby employed by the ERC to perform
all of the professional services hereinafter defined and described
in connection with the preparation of the draft and final EIR's
on the project herein described. The contractor does hereby
agree to perform said professional services hereinafter described
and defined for the compensation hereinafter fixed.
II. Duty of Contractor
The contractor shall, in a good, workmanlike and professional
manner and at his own cost and expense, furnish all of the
labor, technical, administrative, professional and other
personnel, all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment,
printing, vehicles, transportation, office space and facilities,
calculations, and all other means whatsoever, except as herein
otherwise expressly specified to be furnished by the ERC,
necessary or proper to perform and complete the work and provide
the services required by the contractor.
III. Work Required by the ERC of the Contractor
The contractor shall perform all professional services
described in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit "B",
including any modifications of the proposal agreed to by all
parties and appended to the proposal, and incorporated herein
by this reference as if setforth in full.
The draft and final EIR shall comply completely 'with the
criteria, standards and procedures of the California Environ-
mental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code Sections
21000 et seg.), the State EIR Guidelines (Calif. Admin. Code
Section 15000 et seg.), the Environmental Review Policy of the
City of Chula Vista and the regulations, requirements and
procedures of any other responsible public agency or any agency
with jurisdiction by law. If there are any conflicts between
the City of Chula Vista's requirements and those of another
agency, the City of Chula Vista's shall prevail when the City
is lead agency.
The draft and final EIR shall provide an evaluation of all
feasible mitigation measures which could be carried out to
reduce or eliminate adverse impacts of the proposed project.
The documents shall also analyze all feasible alternatives to
the project as proposed. If there are reasonable mitigation
measures or alternatives to the project which could reduce the
adverse consequences of the project but which are infeasible,
the consultant shall cite the specific economic, social or
other conditions which render the mitigation measure or
alternative infeasible.
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The report shall specify which mitigation measures have
been incorporated into the project and which feasible
mitigation measures have not, but which could be incorporated
as part of the project. The report shall also identify
feasible alternatives which could reduce the adverse impacts
but are not being proposed by the proponent. '"-~
The Contractor shall consult with all responsible agencies,
agencies having jurisdiction by law and any other person or
organization having control over or interest in the project.
The documents shall be prepared in such a manner that they
will be meaningful and useful to decision-makers and to the
public. Technical data should be summerized in the body of the
report and placed in an appendix.
IV. Duty of the Proponent
The proponent of the project shall provide to the City, for
use by the contractor, all site plans, grading plans, archi-
tectural elevations, project description, reports or any other
documents drawings, etc., which could be of assistance to the
contractor in preparing the EIR.
The proponent shall also provide the City with written
permission for the contractor and City staff to enter the
subject property, to take any borings, make any tests, conduct
any surveys or reconnaisance necessary to prepare the EIR.
V. Duty of the ERC
~ The ERC shall provide the contractor with copies of all
pertinent environmental reports, correspondence,, or studies
which would be of benefit to the contractor in preparing
the EIR.
The Coordinator will serve as project liason officer. The
Coordinator may be contacted at the Chula Vista Administration
Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California 92010, or
by telephone at (714) 575-5104.
All public statements and releases to the news media shall
be the sole responsibility of the City. The consultant shall
not publish or release news items, articles or present lectures,
either during the course of the study of after its completion,
except on written concurrence of the Project Liason Officer.
VI. Relationship between the Parties to this Agreement
To insure the impartiality of all documents prepared by
the contractor, all communication betwen the proponent and the
contractor shall be via the Project Liason Officer. The
contractor may request such communication to insure the
adequacy of information in the EIR. Such a request should be
made to the Project Liason Officer. Such communication is
encouraged to insure the incorporation of environmental
concerns into the project.
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VII Compensation Schedule
Payment of the fee deposited with the City shall be paid
to the contractor in accordance with the following schedule:
a. 350 of the total fee upon the signing of~~Iiis agreement
by all parties and upon the request of the contractor.
b. 35$ upon determination by the Environmental Review
Committee that the draft EIR is adequate for
distribution and review.
c. 20~ upon certification of the final EIR by the
Planning Commission.
d. loo upon certification of the final EIR by the
decision making body of the City, which may be on
appeal of a decision to a higher decision making
authority.
VIII. Default of Contractor
This agreement may be terminated for default if the
contractor breaches this agreement or if the contractor refuses
or fails to pursue the work under this agreement or any phase
of the work with such diligence as will assure its completion
within the time fixed for completion. Termination of this
agreement because of a default of the contractor shall not
relieve the contractor from liability of such default.
IX. Payment upon Default of Contractor
In the case of termination of this agreement for default
of the contractor, the contractor shall be entitled to payment
of the reasonable value of the work and services he performed
after execution of this agreement and prior to its termination,
less the aggregate of all sums previously paid to the contractor
for work and services performed under the agreement and less any
increase or additional costs of expenses incurred by anv
damages suffered by the project proponent or by the City by
reason of such default.
X. City's Right to Terminate Payment, Documents
a. Notwithstanding any other section or provision of
this agreement, the City shall have the absolute right
at any time to terminate this agreement or any work
to be performed pursuant to this agreement.
b. In the event of termination of this agreement by the
City in the absence of default of the contractor, the
City shall pay the contractor the reasonable value
of the services actually performed by the contractor
up to the date of such termination, less the aggregate
of all sums previously paid to the contractor for
services performed after execution of this agreement
and prior to its termination.
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c. The contractor hereby expressly waives any and all
claims for damage or compensation arising under this
agreement, except as set forth herein, in the event
of such termination. •_ .
d. In the event of termination of this agreement, and
upon demand of the Coordinator, the contractor shall
deliver to the Coordinator, all field notes, surveys,
studies, reports, plans, drawings and all other
materials and documents prepared by the contractor
in the performance of this agreement, and all such
documents and materials shall be the property of the
City; provided, however, that the contractor may
retain copies for his own use.
e. In the event of termination of this agreement by the
City in the absence of default of the contractor,
the City shall return to the project proponent, all
sums not paid to the contractor.
XI. Modifications of Agreement
This agreement may be amended by reason of changes in the
scope of the project as described herein and the amount of any
adjustment (increase or decrease) shall be determined by
negotiations to the mutual satisfaction of the proponent and
the contractor and approved by the ERC.
XII. Indemnity
The City, its agents, officers and employees, shall not
be held liable for any claims, liabilities, penalities, fines
or for damage to any goods, properties or effects of any person
whatsoever, nor for personal injuries to or deaths of them or
any of them, whether caused by or resulting from any acts or
omission of the contractor or his agents, employees or
representatives, not including, liability by reason of acts
or omission caused by the City, its agents of employees, the
contractor further agrees to indemnify and save free and
harmless the City and its authorized agents, officers, and
employees against any of the foregoing liabilities and any cost
and expenses incurred by the City on account of any claim
therefor, including claims by reason of alleged defects
in the EIR; and in the event that a court of
competent jurisdiction should determine that the City has no
authority to provide by agreement for the performance of the
hereinabove set forth professional services, or any of them, the
contractor nevertheless agrees to assume the foregoing obligations
and liabilities by which it is intended by both parties that the
contractor agrees to indemnify and to save the City harmless
from all claims arising by reason of the work done by the
contractor.
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XIII. Limitation of Liabili
Any and all liability, claim fo
or expenses to be levied against the
limited to a sum not to exceed FIFTY
CENTS ($50,000.000) or the amount of
greater, on account of any injury or
property or arising out of any
or professional negligence.
r damages, cost of defense,
contractor will be
THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/
its fee, whichever is
damage to persons or
defect, error, omission,
Further, the City agrees to notify any contractor or
subcontractor who may perform work in connection with or making
use of any design, report or study prepared by contractor of
such limitation of liability and require as a condition
precedent to it performing the work a like limitation of
liability on their part as against the contractor. In the
event the City fails to obtain a like limitation of liability
provision as to injury or damage to persons or property, design
defects, errors, omissions, or professional negligence, any
liability of the contractor and/or the City to such contractor
or subcontractor arising out of alleged injury or damage
to persons or property, defects, errors, omissions, or
professional negligence shall be allocated between the City
and the contractor in such a manner that the aggregate libility
of the contractor shall not exceed FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
NO/CENTS ($50,000.00) or the amount of its fee whichever is
greater.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
agreement on the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
Contractor:
by
ATTEST:
by Proponent:
Environmental Review b
Coordinator y
Approved as to form:
by ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
City Attorney
by
Chairperson
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APPENDIX J
Energy Conservation
1.0 Introduction
The goal of conserving energy implies the wise and
efficient use of energy. The means of achieving
this goal includes:
1.1 Decreasing overall per capita energy
consumption,
1.2 Decreasing reliance on natural gas
and oil, and,
1.3 Increasing reliance on renewable
energy sources.
In order to assure that energy implications are
considered in project decisions, the California
Environmental Quality Act requires that EIR's
include a discussion of the potential energy impacts
of proposed project, with particular emphasis on
avoiding or reducing inefficient, wasteful and
unnecessary consumption of energy.
Energy conservation implies that a project's cost
effectiveness be reviewed not only in dollars, but
also in terms of energy requirements. For many
projects, lifetime costs may be determined more by
energy efficiency than by initial dollar costs.
2.0 EIR Contents
Potentially significant energy implications of a
project should be considered in an EIR. The following
list of energy impact possibilities and potential
conservation measures is designed to assist in the
preparation of an EIR. In many instances specific
items may not apply or additional items may be needed.
2.1 Project Description may include the
following items:
2.1.1 Energy consuming equipment and
processes which will be used during
construction, operation and/or removal
of the project. If appropriate, this
discussion should consider the energy
intensiveness of materials and equip-
ment required for the project.
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2.1.2 Total energy requirements of the
project by fuel type and end use.
2.1.3 Energy conservation equipment and
design features.
2.1.4 Initial and life-cycle energy
costs or supplies.
2.2 Environmental setting may include
existing energy supplies and energy use
patterns in the region and locality.
2.3 Environmental impacts may include:
2.3.1 The project's energy requirements
and its energy use efficiencies by
amount and fuel type for each stage
of the project's life cycle including
construction, operation, maintenance
and/or removal. If appropriate, the
energy intensiveness of materials may
by discussed.
2.3.2 The effects of the project on local
and regional energy supplies and on
requirements for additional capacity.
2.3.3 The effects of the project on peak
and base period demands for electricity
and other forms of energy.
2.3.4 The degree to which the project
complies with existing energy standards.
2.3.5 The effects of the project on
energy resources.
2.4 Mitigation measures may include:
2.4.1 Potential measures to reduce
wasteful, inefficient and unnecessary
consumption of energy during construction,
operation, maintenance and/or removal.
The discussion should explain why certain
measures were incorporated in the
project and why other measures were
dismissed.
2.4.2 The potential of siting, orientation,
and design to minimize energy consumption.
2.4.3 The potential for reducing peak
energy demand.
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2.4.4 Alternate fuels (particularly
renewable ones) or energy systems.
2.4.5 Energy conservation which could
result from recycling efforts.
2.5 Alternatives should be compared in terms
of overall energy consumption and in terms
of reducing wasteful, inefficient and
unnecessary consumption of energy.
2.6 Unavoidable adverse effects may include
wasteful, inefficient and unnecessary
consumption of energy during the project
construction, operation, maintenance and/or
removal that cannot be feasibly mitigated.
2.7 Irreversible commitment of resources
may include a discussion of how the project
preempts future energy development or future
energy conservation.
2.8 Short-term gains versus long-term impacts
can be compared by calculating the energy
costs over the lifetime of the project.
2.9 Growth inducing effects may include the
estimated energy consumption of growth
induced by the project.
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APPENDIX K
Consultant Certification Form
CERTIFICATION
I hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge and
belief, that the statements and information herein contained
are in all respects true and correct.
Furthermore, that all information concerning the potentially
significant environmental impacts, the mitigation of these
impacts and all feasible alternatives to the project have
been included and fully evaluated in this draft EIR.
Project Manager
Consulting Firm
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APPENDIX L
Consultant Certification Form
CERTIFICATION
I, as a subcontractor in the preparation of this EIR,
hereby affirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief,
that the statements and information herein contained, are
in all respects, true and correct.
Furthermore, that all information in the area(s) of my
expertise, concerning the potentially significant environ-
mental impacts, the mitigation of these impacts and all
feasible alternatives to the project, have been included and
fully evaluated in this draft EIR.
Sub-Contractor/Manager
Consulting Firm
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