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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2002-046 RESOLUTION NO- 2002-046 A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2002-0035 PREPARED FOR ZONE CHANGE 2002-0028, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-0065, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2002-0019 (1625 / 1683 / 1685 El Camino Real, APN 049-102-008, 009 / Gearhart) WHEREAS, an application has been received from Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422, (Applicant & Owner), to consider a project consisting of a zone change from RSF-X (Residential Single Family 1/2 acre) to RSF-X / PD-17 (Residential Single Family with Planned Development Overlay #17) with the adoption of a Master Plan of Development, and an 40-lot residential tract map, on a 9.90 acre lot located at 1625 / 1683 / 1685 El Camino Real (APN 049-102-008, 009); and, WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 2002-0035 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 following the close of the review period for the Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration to consider its adequacy and recommended certification; and, WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council held a public hearing following the close of the review period for the Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration to consider its adequacy and the Planning Commission's recommendation; and, NOW, THEREFORE, the Atascadero City Council, at a public hearing held on Tuesday, October 22, 2002, hereby resolves to certify Negative Declaration 2002-0035 based on the following Findings as shown on Exhibit A: 1. The Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA; and, 2. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the City Council, and the information contained therein was considered by the City Council, prior to taking action on the project for which it was prepared; and, 3. The project does not have the potential to create a significant environmental impact; and, 4. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment; and, 5. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals; and, City of Atascadero Resolution No.2002-046 Page 2 6. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable; and, 7. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. On motion by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Scalise, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ADOPTED: October 22, 2002 F By. . chael Arrambide, Mayor Attest: M&rcia McClure Torgerson, City Clem Approved as to form: (k a., 1"/ Royo Hanley, City A orney D (ENDORSED) FILED CITY OF ATASCADEgQ o 2002 1918 i 19 9 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPA%tJgV WALD,COUNTY CLERK by S.K.RAMOS DEPUTY CLERK CITY OF ATASCADERO NOTICE OF PROPOSED 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. Applicant: Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alacantara,Atascadero,CA 93422 Project Title: ZCH 2002-0028/CUP 2002-0065/Vesting TTM 2002-0019 Project 1625-1685 El Camino Real,Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County Location: APN 049-102-008,009 Project The proposed project consists of Planned Development Zone Change with a Master Plan of Development Description: and Tentative Tract Map to allow a 38 unit single-family residential subdivision with a maximum density of 4 units/acre. The subdivision will consist of a total of 40 lots,two of which will be used for an open space feature/storm water detention basin. The site is flat with rural residential houses surrounded by pastures with nine native oak trees. The site is located along El Camino Real(arterial street)which will provide project access. Public water and sewer are available to the site,and will serve the project. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation and requires a Planned Development Overlay to allow density up to 4 du's/ac and lot sizes smaller than 1/2 acre. General Plan Designation:SFR-X(Single Family Residential 1/2 acre[4 dwellings/ac max]) Zoning District:RSF-X LResidential Single Family 1/2 acre Hearing Date: October 1,2002 Hearing Atascadero City Hall,7:00 p.m. Location: 6500 Palma Avenue,4`h Floor,Atascadero,CA 93422 Environmental Begins:September 10,2002 Review Dates: Ends: September 30,2002 Proposed Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental is proposed. The proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review at Determination: 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Any interested person may review the proposed Negative Declaration and project f les. Questions should be directed to en Frac 461- 7. Warren M.Frace,Community Development Director Date 078 M.ZCH 2002-002!.15•MND.9.10-02.—td= Prim Date:09/10(0211:11 AM .:6500 PALMA AVENUE • ATASCADERO,CALIFORNIA 93422 (805)461-5035 0 FAX 461-5036 rr;r r r sole r ,9 CITY OF ATASCADER0 PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2002-0035 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero,CA 93422 805/461-5035 Applicant: Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alacantara,Atascadero,CA 93422 Project Title: ZCH 2002-0028/CUP 2002-0065/Vesting TTM 2002-0019 Project 1625-1685 El Camino Real,Atascadero,San Luis Obispo County Location: APN 049-102-008,009 Project The proposed project consists of Planned Development Zone Change with a Master Plan of Development Description: and Tentative Tract Map to allow a 38 unit single-family residential subdivision with a maximum density of 4 units/acre. The subdivision will consist of a total of 40 lots,two of which will be used for an open space feature/storm water detention basin. The site is flat with rural residential houses surrounded by pastures with nine native oak trees. The site is located along El Camino Real(arterial street)which will provide project access. Public water and sewer are available to the site,and will serve the project. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation and requires a Planned Development Overlay to allow density up to 4 du's/ac and lot sizes smaller than 1/2 acre. General Plan Designation:SFR-X(Single Family Residential 1/2 acre[4 dwellings/ac max]) Zoning District:RSF-X Residential Single Family 1/2 acre Findings: 1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment. 2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. 3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable. 4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. Determination: Based on the above findings,and the information contained in the initial study 2002-0030(made a part hereof by reference and on file in the Community Development Department),it has been determined that the above project will not have an adverse impact on the environment when the following proposed mitigation measures are incorporated into the project(see attachment). Prepared By: Warren Frace Date Posted: September 10,2002 Public Review Ends: September 30,2002 Attachments: 1. Mitigation Measures 2. Location Map 3. Site Plan/Tentative Tract Map 079 F7i a ZCH 2002-Mg.IS-MND.9.10-02.wm[d. Prim Dale:09/10M 11:44 AM 6500 PALMA AVENUE ATASCADERO,CALIFORNIA 93422 • (805)461-5035 FAX 461-5036 sale �s^�s CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM Applicant: Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alacantara,Atascadero,CA 93422 Project Title: ZCH 2002-0028/CUP 2002-0065/Vesting TTM 2002-0019 Project 1625-1685 El Camino Real,Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County Location: APN 049-102-008, 009 Project The proposed project consists of Planned Development Zone Change with a Master Plan of Development Description: and Tentative Tract Map to allow a 38 unit single-family residential subdivision with a maximum density of 4 unitstacre. The subdivision will consist of a total of 40 lots,two of which will be used for an open space feature/storm water detention basin. The site is flat with rural residential houses surrounded by pastures with nine native oak trees. The site is located along El Camino Real(arterial street)which will provide project access. Public water and sewer are available to the site,and will serve the project. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation and requires a Planned Development Overlay to allow density up to 4 du's/ac and lot sizes smaller than 1/2 acre. General Plan Designation:SFR-X(Single Family Residential 1/2 acre[4 dwellings/ac max]) Zoning District:RSF-X Residential Single Family 1/2 acre Lead Agency Name City of Atascadero and Address: 65,00,Palma Avenue Atascadero,CA 93422 Contact Person and Warren Frace Phone Number. City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue,Room 104 Atascadero, CA 93422 General Plan Single Family Residential 1/2 acre minimum(SFR-X) [4 dwelling units/acre Designation: maximum] Zoning: Residential Single Family 1/2 acre minimum(SFR-X) [4 dwelling units/acre maximum Surrounding Land North: Large lot single family residential Uses and Setting: South: Large lot Rural Residential West: Large lot Rural Residential East: Large lot Rural Residential Other public None. agencies whose approval is required (e.g.,permits,financing approval,or participation agreement) 09/10102 080 ZCH 2002-0026.IS-MND.9-10-02.wrtidoo CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Attachment 1 Mitigation Measures 3.b.1. The project shall be conditioned to comply with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust(PM-10)as contained in section 6.4 of the Air Quality Handbook. All site grading and demolition plans notes shall list the following regulations: A. All material excavated or graded shall be sufficiently watered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. Watering shall occur at least twice daily with complete coverage,preferably in the late morning and after work is finished for the day. Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Reclaimed water should be used whenever possible. B. All clearing,grading,earth moving,or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds(i.e.greater than 20 mph averaged over one hour)so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. C. All material transported off-site shall be either sufficiently watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. D. The area disturbed by clearing,grading,earth moving,or excavation operations shall be minimized so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. E. Permanent dust control measured identified in the approved project revegetation and landscape plans shall be implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities. F. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading shall be sown with fast-germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation becomes established. G. All disturbed areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using approved chemical soil binders,jute netting,or other methods approved in advance by the APCD. H. All roadways,driveways,sidewalks,etc.to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. In addition, structural foundations shall be completed as soon as possible following building pad construction. 1. On-site vehicle speed shall be limited to 15 mph for any unpaved surface. J. All unpaved areas with vehicle traffic shall be watered at least twice per day,using non-potable water. K. Streets adjacent to the project site shall be swept daily to remove silt which may have accumulated from construction activities so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust from leaving the site. L. Wheel washers may be required when significant offsite import or export of fill is involved. M. All dirt stock-pile areas should be sprayed daily as needed. 3.c.1. Pedestrian walkways will be provided within the project with connections to future commercial use areas along EI Camino Real 3.c.2. Large canopy shade trees shall be provided along street frontages to minimize urban heat build-up. 4.e.1. All construction within the drip lines of native trees shall be consistent with the mitigation requirements of the 6/23/02 arborist report. 4.e.2. A tree fencing protection plan shall be submitted with construction plans and installed prior to permit issuance. 4.e.3. All tree removals shall be mitigated consistent with the requirements of the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. 4.e.4. An arborist shall be retained monitor construction,mitigations,and overall tree health. 8.c.1. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)will be required to be approved by the RWQCB prior to construction. 11.a.1. Installed landscaped berms along the west sides of lots 1 and 31. 11.a.2. Construct all housing will stucco siding and concrete or tile roofing materials to reduce interior noise. 09110/02 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wm1.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INTRAL STUDY Attachment 2 Location Map 1625-1685 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA Project Site MR 4-1 �� #!�� !�• d�1x ,�� tat, �t,��' '�� < ��,' �� H aye• .j1 All SIM 4 � " x x • s � , 082 09/10/02 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wm1.doe CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Attachment 3 Site Plant Tract Map ,.cr. r r �i •c ° eC%t, Q ( , s � to rrtrrcetrr 0 Elf ��, � tt: tttt r ��3, ' , ® eecccrccee ttttttttat � 19..!;111;: ■t t i t t N t t t 5555555555 v 1 y �� • eeccrerrer C tRRi511i1 y p �1 �` j � ��1� 5555555555 u all 1999919911 WN ONM 11 083 09/10/02 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MNd.9-10-02.wmf.doo -J CITY OFATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Attachment 4 Architectural Elevations Pi JI t t mV*p V • �l t x x x x �, !t ;, i,?'y � � �• 1!fill y � 9 V Ix x x M 084 09/10/02 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wnil.doc 7 CTFY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STLIDY 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. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils ❑ Hazards&Hazardous ❑ Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ Land Use/Planning Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population/Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑ Utilities/Service Systems ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance 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. Warren Frace Date Community Development Director 085 09/10/02 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MN0.9-10-02.wrd.doc - CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except"No Impact"answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a Lead Agency cites following each question. A"No Impact"answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved(e.g.the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A"No Impact"answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards(e.g.the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants,based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved,including off-site as well as on-site,cumulative as well as project-level,indirect as well as direct,and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) "Potentially Significant Impact"is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more"Potentially Significant Impact"entries when the determination is made,an EIR is required. 4) "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated"applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from"Potentially Significant Impact"to a"Less than Significant Impact." The Lead Agency must describe the mitigation measures,and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level(mitigation measures from Section XVII,"Earlier Analyses,"may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process,an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the checklist. 6) Lead Agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references information sources for potential impacts(e.g.general plans,zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should,where appropriate,include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached. Other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. U 09/10/02 ZCH 2002-0028.t8-WD.9-10-02.wWAOC . CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real 1.AESTHETICS--Would the project: a)Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? F b)Substantially damage scenic resources, including, EJ R ® E but not limited to,trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c)Substantially degrade the existing visual character El F] ® F1 or quality of the site and its surroundings? d)Create a new source of substantial light or glare that F ® F would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? SOURCES: Project Description, site plan,site visit DISCUSSION: 1a./b./c.The site does not meet the criteria for being a scenic vista, however it is a large natural area that is partially visible from public streets. The project will involve single family residential lots with 1/4 acre minimum and the houses will be subject to design guidelines. Site improvements will include a landscaped open space/detention basin along El Camino Real and a tradition character street with parkway planters and street trees. The project will be consistent with the character of surrounding development. This impact is considered less than significant. 1.d. Consistent with City policy street lighting will not be required on the street to minimize light and glare impacts. Lighting will be limited decorative exterior residential lighting which is not a source of significant light and glare impacts. This impact is considered less than significant. 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 F Farmland 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 o Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,due to their location or nature,could result in 09/10/02 Page 1 - ZCH 2002-0028.ISMND.9-10-02.wrtd.ddc CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2062-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Signiflcantwlth Signlflcant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real conversion of Farmland,to non-agricultural use? SOURCES: Cal. Dept. of Conservation maps, site plan, site visit. DISCUSSION: 2a. The,property is not prime farmland and has been subdivided into lots smaller than five acres. The site has been used for residential purposes with accessory pastures. This is considered a non impact. 2b. The site is not under Williamson Act Contracts. This is considered a non-impact. 2c. The area is within the urbanized area of the City of Atascadero and not any adjacent to farmlands that could be impacted by the development of this site. This is considered a non- impact. 3.AIR QUALITY--The significance criteria established by the Air Quality Control District in its CEQA Guidelines may be relied upon to make the following determinations.Would the project: a)Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? VN b)Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c)Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d)Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ concentrations? e)Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? SOURCES:Air Pollution Control District(APCD)CEQA Air Quality Handbook, project description DISCUSSION: 3a. The project is located in a non-attainment air quality basin where any new development contributes incrementally to air quality impacts. The project will result in a net increase of 38 single family residences with a net increase of 380 vehicle trips per day. The residential density is consistent with the City's General Plan and EIR This impact is considered less than significant. 3b. During the grading and construction phase the potential exists to generate air borne dust(PM- 10)in violation of APCD standards. The following mitigation measure will reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. t3 t5�5 09/10/02 Page 2 - ZCH 2002-0028.1&MND.9-10-02.wmfd0e CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significantwith Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real S IVIITIGAT ON MEASURES C t �# E d RYT T t E':� SLx ft :4 i•-0�"s j^} _.A4'3`"" .y r AR 3 c 1 Pedestnan_�natkways wilt be provided wiln the protect with connections to future commercZI A. ial use areas = Kj along tz C nilno Real K ' 3 c 2 targe canopshade trees shall be provided along street frontages to minimize urban ►eat build up 3d/e. The project will not be located in an area of substantial pollution concentrations nor will it be a source of odors. These are considered non impacts. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES--Would the project: a)Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ® El 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 0 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 El protected wetlands as defined 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? d)Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e)Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f)Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat F] 0 Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional,or state habitat conservation plan? SOURCES: 5/30/02 Kit Fox/Biological Survey by Sierra Delta Corp.,5/30/02 Botanical Survey by Sierra Delta Corp.,6/23/02 Arbor Tree Surgery Arborist Report, Project description, site visit, Land Use Element EIR, GIS Maps U00 09/10/02 Page 4 ZCH 2002.0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wrrf.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significantwith Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real DISCUSSION: 4a/b. A botanical and biological survey was conducted of the site in April 2002 to determine the possible existence of sensitive species of plants or animals within the project area. No sensitive plant species where found on the site. Impacts to live oaks is covered below. The site is within the range of the San Joaquin kit fox which is listed and protected as a rare species. The site survey found no kit fox habitat features. The report concludes that development of the site will have no impact on the kit fox or its habitat. This impact is considered to be less than significant. 4c. There are no streams,drainage courses or wetlands that exist within the project area. This is considered a non-impact. 4d. Based on the conclusion of the biological survey development of the site will not impact wildlife movements or migratory corridors. 4e. There are eight native oak trees on the project site. All of the native Live Oak trees on the site that will be impacted by the development of the project but can be preserved with mitigation.. This impact is considered less than significant with mitigation. MITIGATION MEASURES 4.6.1. All construction within the driplines of native trees shall be consistent with the mitigation requirements of the 6123/02 arborist report. 4.e.2. A tree fencing protection plan shall be submitted with construction plans and installed prior to permit issuance. 4.e.3. All tree removals shall be mitigated consistent with the requirements of the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. 4.6.4.; An arborist shall be retained monitor construction,mitigations,and overall tree health. 4f. There are no adopted conservation plans within the project vicinity. This is considered a non- impact. 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 paleontological F] F] E resource or site or unique geologic feature? d)Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? El VMIJ SOURCES: Phase 1 Archaeological Assessment CA Signer&Associates 4/6/02, Project description, site visit, Land Use Element EIR U9l 09/10102 Page 5 _ ZCH 2002.0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wmf.doc CM OF ATASCADERO INTFL4L STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real DISCUSSION: 5a-d. According to the Phase 1 Archaeological Assessment no cultural resources exist on or near the site. This is considered an non-impact. W"i .. ... Tx.v .,Y•'W 3S.i'.SFu.. .. ±k t, ., . ,. .*'.^('.0 �.:'. _.....4.. 9��.:. ..... ' 6.GEOLOGY AND SOILS--Would the project: a)Expose people or structures to potential substantial E F] ® F adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i)Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as F] MF1I01 delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo I\! 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? iii)Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides? El b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c)Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on-or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table El F] f7l F-1 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code(1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? - e)Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? SOURCES: GIS Soils Map, Project description, site visit,Atascadero Zoning Ordinance DISCUSSION: 6a. The site is flat with shaly loam soils. This impact is considered to be less than significant. 6b. The site is relatively flat with limited grading required. The risk of erosion is low. This impact is X92 09/10/02 Page 6 ZCH 2002-0028.ISMND.9-10-02.wmf.d0e CITY OFATASCADERO I NTML STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significantwith Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real considered less than significant. 6c. The soils have been found to be suitable for construction. This impact is less than significant. 6d. The soil expansion index is moderate and will be addressed by during building construction. This impact is less than significant. 6e. The project will be served by sewer This is considered a non-impact. 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 F] El ® E environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c)Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous orEl V\J 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 El 1-1 F-1 IF11 hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government 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 11 E E 112711 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? D For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, 1 El 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,Atascadero Fire response maps,Atascadero Land Use Element EIR. - U J 0 09/10/02 Page 7 _ 2CH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9.10-02.vrtrd.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INTFL4L STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real City of Atascadero Chief Building Official DISCUSSION: 7a. The project will not involve the transport or disposal of hazardous materials. 7b. The project is located in the vicinity of the US 101 freeway which routinely is used by trucks transporting hazardous materials. This impact is considered to be Jess than significant. 7c. The project will not emit hazardous material. 7d. The site is not listed as a hazardous material site. 7e,f The project is not within 2-miles of an airport. 7g. The project will not impact any evacuation routes or plans. 7h. The site is within a moderate risk wildland fire hazard area. Roof construction requirement and Atascadero Fire standards applied during building permits reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY--Would the project: a)Violate any water quality standards or waste ❑ F1 F1 N discharge requirements? b)Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or El El ® F1 interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g.,the production rate of previously-existing nearby wells would drop to a level that would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c)Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of 1171 the site or area, including through the alteration of the FJ V\J El El course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site? d)Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of F] E M the site or area, including through the alteration of the VN course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on-or off-site? e)Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater El kL\J El El drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f)Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? F] ❑ EJ - G94 09/10/02 Page 8 ZCH 2002-0028.IS•MND.9-10-02.wmi.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INTFL4L STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone'Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real g)Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area E� ❑ ® ❑ as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h)Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures E [XII El that would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of F] 'F\3 n loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow? SOURCES:GIS FEMA Maps, Project description,site visit. DISCUSSION: 8a. The project will not discharge any wastewater. 8b. The project will be served by the Atascadero Mutual Water Company. The construction of 38 single family units is consistent with the General Plan and will not create a significant impact to ground water supply. 8c. Development of the site will result in substantial grading and earthwork. This has the potential to create erosion and off-site siltation. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)will be required to be approved by the RWQCB prior to construction. This impact will be less than significant following mitigation. 8d/e Grading and drainage plans for the site indicate that minimal changes will be made to the site and the area of impermeable surface will not be significantly increased. This impact is considered less than significant. 8g/h The proposed development above both the 100 and 500-year flood hazard area. This impact is considered to be less than significant. 8i. The project site outside of the area subject to inundation if the Salinas Dam above Santa Margarita were to fail. This impact is considered to be less than significant. 8j. The site is not subject to seiche,tsunami or mudflows. MITIGATION MEASURES 8.c.1. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP)will be required to be approved by the RWQCB prior to construction. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING -Would the project: a)Physically divide an established community? El 0 b)Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,or El EJ 0 Cul 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 09/10/02 Page 9 ZCH 2002.0028.IS-MND.9-10.02.wrt1.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL S7UDY Initial Stud 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than L@ss Than No Study Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real mitigating an environmental effect? c)Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation E plan or natural community conservation plan? SOURCES: Land Use Element,project description, City of Atascadero Zoning Ordinance DISCUSSION: 9a-c. The proposed use is an allowable use at this property and does not conflict with the General Plan or any known habitat conservation plan for this area. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES --Would the project: a)Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral 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-important E El N mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? SOURCES: Project description DISCUSSION: 10a-b. The site is in a residential area with no unique mineral resources. This is considered a non- impact. 11. NOISE--Would the project result in: a)Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels ® a in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b)Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground-borne vibration or ground-borne noise levels? c)A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d)A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ® F-1 n ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e)For a project located within an airport land use plan nr whara ci inh a nlan hac not haan winntarl within twn _ b 09/10/02 Page 10 ZCH 2002.0028.IS-MND.9.10-02.wr d.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INTFM STUDY No Initial Study 2002-0035 significant Signifies t With sig ific nt Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real or,where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f)For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people living or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? SOURCES: General Plan Noise Element, Project description DISCUSSION: 11 a/b The project will be located along the EI Camino Real which is a source of significant noise that could.affect lots 1 and 31. The following mitigation measures would reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. 11 c. The project will not produce noise. 11d. There is some potential for a temporary increase in noise generation or exposure to noise as a result of a construction activities. Compliance with the City's noise ordinance will reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. 11 a/f. The project is not in the vicinity of an airport. MITIGATION"MEASURES 1 1 I tlandsca ed berms alongthe west sides of lots 1 and 31. 11.a.2. Construct all housing will stucco siding and concrete or tile roofing materials to reduce interior noise. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING --Would the project: a)Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly(for example,by proposing new homes and businesses)or indirectly(for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b)Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c)Displace substantial numbers of people, 0 necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? SOURCES: Project description, City of Atascadero Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION: 12a-c: The project will provide additional housing. These impacts are considered beneficial. *� 09/10/02 Page 11 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9.10-02.wnfd0C CITY OFATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES 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: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? El E ® E Parks? Other public facilities? E El F] SOURCES: Project description, Land Use Element EIR DISCUSSION: 13a-d. The addition of a 38 new dwellings at this location will not significantly alter the need for any public services beyond what is anticipated in the approved Land Use Element EIR. This impact is considered to be less than significant. 14. RECREATION -- a)Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b)Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational El facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? SOURCES: Project description DISCUSSION: 14a. Residential development of the site has been anticipated by the General Plan, including the parks and recreation element.That element provides policies and programs for development of 09/10/02 Page 12 ZCH2O02.0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wm►.dx •� " CITYOFATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Signiflcant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real parks as needed. The project will provide a 1/2 acre open space parcel along EI Camino Real. This impact is less than significant. 14b. Construction of the open space feature will occur on a flat parcel next to the El Camino Real. No additional adverse impacts are anticipated. 15.TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC --Would the project: a)Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in VIIJ relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the El El street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of F1 F-1 D service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d)Substantially increase hazards due to a design F-1 1:1 N feature(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g.,farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? F-1 F-1 El f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? 1:1 R R g)Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? SOURCES: Project description, Site plans DISCUSSION: 15a. The project will take primary access from EI Camino Real which is an arterial street. The project will generate approximately 380 daily trips which will not significantly impact an arterial street and is consistent with the assumptions of the General Plan. This impact is considered less than significant. 15b. The 380 daily trips will not exceed any standards. No impact. 15c. No impact 15d. There are no increased circulation hazards associated with the project. No impact. 15e. The proposed loop street design will provide adequate emergency access. 15f. No special parking requirements. _ } 09/10/02 Page 13 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9.10.02.wnd.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Stud 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Study Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real 15g. Class II bikeways will be provided along EI Camino.Real. Beneficial impact. T '" R .Y .={?SFe.",�'?' n,t� •''r?,.. .... �;' '.5 s „.:+'YXy, y� . :fix.. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS --Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or F wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c)Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d)Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the F] F71 project from existing entitlements and resources,or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e)Result in a determination by the wastewater FJ treatment provider that serves or may serve the project F1 F 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 F] ® El capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g)Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and 1:1 El regulations related to solid waste? SOURCES: Project description, site plans. DISCUSSION: 16a. The project will be served by City sewer lines that are currently planned for installation. Less than significant impact. 16b. The project will be served by the Atascadero Mutual Water Company which has adequate facilities to serve the project. Less than significant impact. 16c. The project will require minor grading and drainage improvements due to the large lots. Less than significant impact. 16.d. Adequate public water supplies exist to serve the project. Less than significant impact. 16e/g. The project will be served by City solid waste pick-up services. Less than significant impact. l00 09/10/02 Page 14 zcH 2002-0028.is-MNo.9•10-02.wmf.doc CITY OF ATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY Initial Study 2002-0035 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant with Significant Impact Zone Change 2002-0028 Impact Mitigation Impact Conditional Use Permit 2002-0065 Incorporation Tentative Tract Map 2002-0019 1625-1685 EI Camino Real ri ti - � rY 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE-- a)Does the project have the potential to degrade theF 1-1 quality of the environment,substantially reduce the Lfsl habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b)Does the project have impacts that are individually El El F] limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c)Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? SOURCES 1. 6/23/02 Arbor Tree Surgery Arborist Report 2. 5/30/02 Botanical Survey by Sierra Delta Corp 3. 5/30/02 Kit Fox/Biological Survey by Sierra Delta Corp 4. Phase 1 Archaeological Assessment CA Signer&Associates 4/6/02 5. 2025 General Plan, City of Atascadero,2002 6. Zoning Ordinance, part of Municipal Code, City of Atascadero,as amended through 2001. 7. Project description: includes: Tentative tract map Written project description Preliminary grading plan Master Plan of Development 8. 2025 General Plan EIR Crawford, Multari,&Starr,certified 2002 5, CEQA Handbook,Air Quality Control District,August 1995 6. Acoustical Design Manual, Brown-Buntin Associates, 1991 7. Noise Ordinance, City of Atascadero, 1992 8. Flood Insurance Rate Map, community-panel number 060700 0004 B, Federal Emergency Management Agency, January 20, 1982 103. 09/10/02 Page 15 ZCH 2002-0028.IS-MND.9-10-02.wmf.doc CITY OFATASCADERO INITIAL STUDY 9. Trip Generation, Institute of Traffic Engineers 10. State Water Resources Quality Control Board, Basin Plan L02 09/10102 Page 16 _ ZCH 2002-0028.ISMND.9-10-02.wmf.doe