HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-075 w.. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-075
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION 2007-0007 PREPARED FOR
PLN 2007-1201 ON APN 029-062-013
5440 Traffic Way
(Habitat for Humanity)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Habitat for Humanity for San Luis
Obispo County (P.O. Box 613, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406) Applicants and Property Owners,
to consider a project consisting of a Zone Change from RMF-16 (Residential Multi-family-16) to
RMF-16/PD30 (Residential Multi-Family-16 with a Planned Development Overlay 30) with
corresponding Master Plan of Development and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map located at 5440
Traffic Way, (APN 029-062-013); and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0007
were prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero held a public hearing
on July 17, 2007 following the close of the review period to consider the Initial Study and
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the project will have no
significant impacts with project specific mitigation measures incorporated; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission resolved to recommend that the City Council
certify Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0007 based on findings and subject to
mitigation measures.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council, at a public hearing on August 28, 2007
determines that the project will have no significant impacts with project specific mitigation
measures incorporated and certifies Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0007 based on the
following Findings, and as shown in Exhibit A:
1. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with
CEQA; and,
2. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the Planning
Commission, and the information contained therein was considered by the Planning
Commission, prior to recommending action on the project for which it was prepared; and,
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3. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment when mitigation
Nowmeasures are incorporated into the project; and,
4. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental
goals; and,
5. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable; and,
6. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or
indirectly; and,
On motion by Council Member Beraud, and seconded by Council Member Brennler, the
foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Beraud, Brennler, Clay and Mayor Luna
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Council Member O'Malley
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: August 28, 2007
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Mike Brennler,Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.,Pty Clerk
APPROVED AS TQ_FORM:
Patripk,,I';. E 'ght, City Attorney
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rrrr Exhibit A Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0007
Due to the length of Exhibit A, it is not being included as an attachment; however, it
may be viewed in the office of the City Clerk.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
RECEIVED
MAY 1 ,T 2007
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero Planning Commission will be holding a public
hearing to consider the following project and environmental determination. The public is encouraged to
attend.
Owner:
Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County P.O. Box 613, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Project Title:
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / TPM 2007-0088
Project
5440 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-062-013
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Planned Development 30 to create a small lot
Description:
subdivision consisting of 4 lots on an approximately .22 acre lot with an existing Single -Family
Environmental
Residence. The existing residence will be removed and two duplex buildings will be constructed,
Determination:
resulting in a total of 4 living units. There are three native trees on the project site, two of which are
proposed for removal. The project will utilize City wastewater facilities and will be served by
Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR)
Zoning District: Residential Multi Family-] 6 (RMF -16)
Environmental
Begins: May 15, 2007
Review Dates:
Ends: June 4, 2007
Hearing Date:
June 5, 2007
Hearing
6907 El Camino Real
Location:
Atascadero, CA 93422
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Environmental
is proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public
Determination:
review from May 15, 2007 through June 4, 2007 at 6907 El Camino Real,
Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
Any i erested person may review the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and project files. Uuestions snouia
be dir cted to Ker Margason, Associate Planner at 461-5000, ext 3442.
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Community Development Deputy Director i Date
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6907 EL CAMINO REAL 9 ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FAX 461-7612
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Environmental Review 2007-0007
Owner:
Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County, P.O. Box 613, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Project Title:
PLN 12007-1201/ZCH 2007-0136/CUP 2007-0209/TPM 2007-0088
Project
5440 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-062-013
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Planned Development 30 to create a small lot
Description:
subdivision consisting of 4 lots on an approximately .22 acre lot with an existing single family
Designation:
residence. The existing residence will be removed and two duplex buildings will be constructed,
Zoning:
resulting in a total of 4 living units. There are three native trees on the project site, two of which are
Surrounding Land
proposed for removal. The project will utilize City wastewater facilities and will be served by
Uses and Setting:
Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR)
Zoning District: Residential Multi Family -16 (RMF -16)
Lead Agency Name
City of Atascadero
and Address:
6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Contact Person and
Kerry Margason, Associate Planner
Phone Number:
City of Atascadero, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
805/461-5000 Ext. 3442
.General Plan
HDR (High Density Residential - 16 units per acre)
Designation:
Zoning:
RMF -16 (Residential Multi Family — 16 units per acre)
Surrounding Land
North: RMF -16 (Residential Multi Family— 16 units per acre)
Uses and Setting:
South: I - Industrial
West: RMF -16 (Residential Multi Family— 16 units per acre)
East: RMF -16 (Residential Multi Family — 16 units per acre)
Other public
None
agencies whose
approval is required
(e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation
agreement)
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Attachment 1
Location Map
5440 Traffic Way
Atascadero, CA
CITY OF ATAS CADERO
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Zoning: RMF -16 (Residential Multi Family — 16 units per acre)
General Plan Designation: HDR (High Density Residential)
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Exhibit A
Mitigation Monitoring Program
PLN/2007-1201/ZCH 2007-0136/CUP 2007-0209/TPM
2007-00$8
5440 Traffic Way
Timing
BP.OradngPerr
BP: Building Perrnit
TO: Temporary
O=pancy
FI: Final inspection
F0: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS.Plannmg5emce5
BS: Building Services
FD: FireDeparhnenl
PD: Police Depaifirenl
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
Attorney
CA: CiAMWC: WaterComp.
Mitigation
Measure
Mitioation Measure 3.b.1: The project shall be conditioned to comply
BP, GP
BS, PS, CE
3.b.1
with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive
dust (PM -10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003
Air Quality Handbook.
Section 6.3: Construction Equipment
■ Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to
manufacturer's specifications.
■ Fuel all off-road and portable diesel powered equipment, including
but not limited to bulldozers, graders, cranes, loaders, scrapers,
backhoes, generator sets, compressors, auxiliary power units, with
ARB certified motor vehicle diesel fuel (Non -taxed version suitable
for use off-road).
■ Maximize to the extent feasible, the use of diesel construction
equipment meeting the ARB's 1996 or newer certification standard
for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines.
■ Install diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), catalyzed diesels particulate
filters (CDPF) or other District approved emission reduction retrofit
services (Required for projects grading more than 4.0 acres of
continuously worked area).
Section 6.4: Activity Management Techniques
• Develop a comprehensive construction activity management plan
designed to minimize the amount of large construction equipment
operating during any given time period.
■ Schedule of construction truck trips during non -peak hours to reduce
peak hour emissions.
■ Limit the length of the construction workday period, if necessary.
■ Phase construction activities, if appropriate.
Section 6.5: Fugitive PM10
All of the following measures shall be included on grading, demolition
and building plan notes:
• Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible.
■ Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to
prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering
frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph.
Reclaimed (non -potable) water should be used whenever possible.
■ All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily as needed.
■ Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project
re -vegetation and landscape plans should be implemented as soon
as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities.
• Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates
greater than one month after initial grading should be sown with a
fast -germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is
established.
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Exhibit A
Timing
Responsibility
Mitigation
Mitigation Monitoring Program
/Monitoring
Measure
PLN/2007-12012CH 2007-0136/CUP 2007-0209/TPM
BP: GradingPemN
BP: Building Perm1
PS: BuildPlaning Services
BS: Building Services
2007-0088
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
FI: Final inspectcn
CE City Engineer
F0: Final Occupancy
WW: Wastewater
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AMC: Wafer Corrp,
trenching, grading, exposed roots, paving, equipment operations,
existing surfaces, construction materials and waste, preconstruction
meeting, pruning, landscape, and utility placement.
■ All recommendations detailed in the Arborist's Report, dated
February 9, 2007, prepared by A&T Arborists specifically for the 65"
Valley oak, shall be followed, including: pruning, drainage holes,
vacuuming, screen, annual treatments, annual inspections, keeping
dripline free of plantings and/or storage, no irrigation and no
excavation.
Mitigation Measure 4-e.3: All recommendations in the Arborist Report,
BP, GP
PS, BS
4.e.2
prepared by A&T Arborist and all addendums and supplements shall be
followed, All impacts to native trees shall be mitigated in accordance
with the Atascadero Municipal Code Section 9-11.105.
Mitigation Measure 5.d.1: Should any cultural resources be unearthed
BP, GP
PS, BS
5.d.1
during site development work, the provisions of CEQA -Section 15064.5,
will be followed to reduce impacts to a non-significant level.
Mitigation Measure 5.d.2: In the event of the accidental discovery or
BP, GP
PS, BS
5.d.2
recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further excavation
or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to
overlie adjacent human remains until the coroner of the county in which
the remains are discovered has been contacted to determine that no
investigation of the cause of death is required, and to determine if the
remains are of Native American heritage. If the remains are of Native
American Heritage, the coroner shall contact the Native American
Heritage Commission within 24 hours.
Mitigation Measure 6.a.1: All construction on site shall comply with the
BP
BS, PS, CE
6.a.1
seismic construction standards for Seismic Construction Zone 4 per the
California 2001 Building Code.
Mitigation Measure 6.a.2: Prior to issuance of building permits, a
BP
BS, PS, CE
6.a.2
geological site study shall be submitted for review. This study shall
address seismic ground shaking and liquefaction potential and make
recommendations for minimizing any potential hazards. All
recommendations of the study shall be implemented during the
construction of the dwelling units.
Mitigation Measure 6.b-1: All cut and fill slopes shall be hydro seeded
BP
BS, PS, CE
6.b.1
with an appropriate erosion control method (erosion control blanket,
hydro -mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately after
completion of earthwork. All disturbed slopes shall have appropriate
erosion control methods in place. Duration of the project: The
contractor will be responsible for the clean up of any mud or debris that
is tracked onto public streets by construction vehicles.
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
1-1
Aesthetics
F-1
Biological Resources
1-1
Hazards & Hazardous
Utilities / Service Systems
Materials
❑ Mineral Resources
1-1
Agriculture Resources
❑ Cultural Resources
❑Hydrology / Water
Quality
❑ Noise
❑ Air Quality
❑ Geology /Soils
❑ Land Use / Planning
❑ Population / Housing
F-1
Public Services
❑
Recreation
❑ Transportation/Traffic
Utilities / Service Systems
Mandatory
Findings of Significance
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On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
® I find 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 on an attached sheet
have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant effect" or "potentially significant
unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been
analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards
and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
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1. AESTHETICS -- Would the project:
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of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 /
Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088
Incorporation
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1. AESTHETICS -- Would the project:
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of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
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b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
agricultural use?
within a state scenic highway?
Williamson Act contract?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
quality of the site and its surroundings?
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
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would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
SOURCES: Project Description; Site Plan, Landscaping Plan, Floor Plans & Elevations„ Planning Staff Site Visit
DISCUSSION:
1.a. The proposed project does not obscure a scenic vista.
1.b. The proposed project will not substantially damage scenic resources. The project site is not near a state scenic
highway and does not contain an historic structure. The project site will not disturb any rock outcroppings.
1.c. The proposed project is a Zone Change requesting a PD.=16 Cluster, four lot subdivision resulting in lot sizes
consistent with the character of the surrounding area.
1.d. A new multi -family development at this location is not expected to generate substantial light or glare. All lighting
will be residential in nature.
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: In determining whether
impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing
impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
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of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
SOURCES: Land Use Element EIR
DISCUSSION
2.a.) The property is not shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency as prime farmland.
2.b.) The property is not under a Williamson Act contract.
2.c.) The project will not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses.
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Initial Study 2007-0007 Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088 Incorporation
5440 Traffic Way
■ Limit the length of the construction workday period, if necessary.
• Phase construction activities, if appropriate.
Section 6.5: Fugitive PM10
All of the following measures shall be included on grading, demolition and building plan notes:
■ Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible.
■ Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site.
Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Reclaimed (non -potable)
water should be used whenever possible.
■ All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily as needed.
■ Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project re -vegetation and landscape plans should be
implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities.
■ Exposed ground areas that are plann4ed to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading
should be sown with a fast -germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established.
• All disturbed soil areas not subject to re -vegetation should be stabilized using approved chemical soil binder, jute
netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD.
■ All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc, to be paved should be complete as soon as possible. In addition,
building pads should be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
■ Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction
site.
■ All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or should maintain at least two feet of
freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section
23114.
• Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets, or wash off trucks and equipment
leaving the site.
■ Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers
with reclaimed water should be used where feasible.
■ The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order
increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust off site. The name and telephone number of such
persons shall be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and land use clearance for
finish grading of any structure.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat
❑
❑ ❑
modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat
or other
❑
❑ ❑
sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
defined
❑
❑ ❑
wetlands as by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption,
or other means?
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Initial Study 2007-0007 Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088 Incorporation
5440 Traffic Way
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of ❑ ❑
a historical resource as defined in '15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of ❑ ❑
an archaeological resource pursuant to '15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique pale -ontological F-1 El Elresource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred F-1 1:1 Eloutside of formal cemeteries?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; Planning Staff Site Visit; Land Use Element EIR;
DISCUSSION:
5.a.b.c.d.) No known historical, archeological or cultural sites have been found or documented in the vicinity of the
project.
Mitigation Measure 5.d.1: Should any cultural resources be unearthed during site development work, the provisions of
CEQA -Section 15064.5, will be followed to reduce impacts to a non-significant level.
Mitigation Measure 5.d.2: In the event of the accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains, there shall be
no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human
remains until the coroner of the county in which the remains are discovered has been contacted to determine that no
investigation of the cause of death is required, and to determine if the remains are of Native American heritage. If the
remains are of Native American Heritage, the coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission within
24 hours.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial ❑ ❑
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on ❑ ❑17
the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based
on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑
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iv) Landslides?
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
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Initial Study 2007-0007 Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088 Incorporation
5440 Traffic Way
7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -- Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the
❑
❑
❑
routine transport, use, or disposal
of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through
❑
❑
❑
❑
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the. environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-
❑
❑
❑
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government
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Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan area ❑ ❑ ❑
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people living or working in the
project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
the project result in a safety hazard for people living or
working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ❑ ❑ ❑
adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, ❑ ❑ ❑
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
SOURCES: Project description, General Plan Land Use Element; Planning Staff Site Visit;
DISCUSSION
7a.b.c.) The project is not anticipated to generate or involve use of significant amounts of hazardous materials. There
are no known hazardous materials on the site or nearby.
7.d.) The property is not a listed hazardous material site.
7e.f.) The property is not near an airport.
7g.h.) The site is within the Fire Department's five-minute or less response area.
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the
project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
❑ ❑ ❑
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INITIAL STUDY
Initial Study 2007-0007 Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088 Incorporation
5440 Traffic Way
Management Practices will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations, or stop orders.
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
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SOURCES: Land Use Element, Circulation Element, project description, Land Use Element EIR; Project Plans,
DISCUSSION:
9.a.) The project will not physically divide an established community. The new parcel in the proposed location is
consistent and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. As proposed, the project is consistent with the General
Plan and surrounding existing and future land uses.
9.b.) The proposed development is consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use and Housing elements.
9.c.) The project is consistent with the open space and conservation policies identified in the General Plan.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
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resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-importantF-1❑ ❑17
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general
plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; Planning Staff Site Visit.
DISCUSSION:
10.a.b.) No mining is proposed as a part of this project. No known mineral resources have been identified in the area
11. NOISE -- Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ❑ Elexcess of standards established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
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ground -borne vibration or ground -borne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels El 1:1 Elin the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
INITIAL STUDY
Initial Study 2007-0007 Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088 Incorporation
5440 Traffic Way
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
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5UUKUt3: Nroject description, Land Use Element EIR;
DISCUSSION:
Development Impact Fees: Development Impact Fees will be required of any new project for which a building permit is
issued. The concept of the impact fee program is to fund and sustain improvements which are needed as a result of
new development as stated in the General Plan and other policy documents within the fee program. Development
Impact Fees fall into the following categories: Drainage Fees; Streets, Road, Bridge Fees; Sewer Fees; Public Safety
Fees; and Park Fees, Miscellaneous Fees. The amount of impact fees to be paid will be determined at the time of
issuance of building permit.
Fire and Police: Impact fees are charged for new development, to help pay the cost of providing new facilities to serve
the expanding city. The Fire Department of the City of Atascadero has indicated that it will be able to adequately
service the proposed project. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Department. The City of
Atascadero Police Department has also indicated that the proposed project poses no problems to the police to
adequately service it.
Other public facilities: The construction of the project is not expected to have significant impacts on any other public
facilities.
14. RECREATION --
a) Would the project increase the use of existing F-1❑ ❑
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
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the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
SOURCES: Project description, Parks and Recreation Element;
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Initial Study 2007-0007 Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
PLN 2007-1201 / ZCH 2007-0136 / CUP 2007-0209 / Impact Mitigation Impact
TPM 2007-0088 Incorporation
5440 Traffic Way
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ❑ ❑ ❑
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
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drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
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project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new
or expanded entitlements needed?
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provider that serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ❑ ❑ Elaccommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and El El Elregulations related to solid waste?
SOURCES: Project description, Land Use Element (LUE) EIR; Project Plans
DISCUSSION:
Water: The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) will provide water. All property within the city limits is entitled
to water from the AMWC.
Water is pumped from two portions of the largest underground basin in the county, the Paso Robles Formation, using a
series of shallow and deep wells. The water company anticipates that it will be able to meet the city's needs through
buildout and beyond:
Water demand at buildout under the LUE is estimated at about 8,500 acre-feet per year (AFY). The total available
groundwater supply greatly exceeds demand, according to the findings of the Long -Term Viability of Water study.
However, the water company does not currently have the deep wells needed to tap into the total amount needed at
buildout. The water company is currently developing plans for installing wells where they will be most effective and will
not conflict with water rights of others. According to the Water Company, development of additional wells is expected
to keep pace with construction in the city, so that water supply will not be interrupted.
Sewer. Sewer discharge will be handled by an on site septic system,
Storm Water. On-site storm water drainage has been designed to flow into the existing EI Camino Real drainage
facilities. The existing facilities have been designed to handle run-off from this site at buildout.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE --
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality ❑ ❑
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish IMN
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
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