HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-001RESOLUTION NO. 2003-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2002-0046 PREPARED
FOR ZONE CHANGE 2002-0031, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-
00869 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2002-0015
(9105 & 9127 San Diego Road / APN 045-441-035 & 045-441-004 / William
Mehring)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from William Mehring (11190 Santa
Lucia Road, Atascadero, CA 93423) Applicant and Property Owner, to allow a zone change
from RS (Residential Suburban— minimum lot size 2 1/2 to 10 acres) to RS / PD -16
(Residential Suburban — minimum lot size 2 1/2 to 10 acres with Planned Development
Overlay 16), the adoption of a Master Plan of Development, and a five -lot residential
Tentative Tract Map on APN 045-441-035 & 045-441-004; and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration 2002-0046 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 Negative
Declaration to consider its adequacy; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a public hearing
held on Tuesday, December 17, 2002, resolved to recommend that the City Council certify
Negative Declaration 2002-0046; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Atascadero City Council, at a public hearing held on
Tuesday, February 11, 2003, hereby resolves to certify Negative Declaration 2002-0046
based on the following findings as shown on Exhibit A:
(a) The Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA; and,
(b) The 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,
(c) The project does not have the potential to create a significant environmental impact;
and,
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(d) The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term
environmental goals; and,
(e) The project does not have impacts, which are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable.
(f) The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly
or indirectly.
On motion by Council Member O'Malley, and seconded by Council Member Pacas, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Luna, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Clay
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADOPTED: February 11, 2003
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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.
Applicant:
William Mehring, 11190 Santa Lucia, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Zone Change 2002-0031/ Tentative Tract Map 2002-0015 for the adjustment of 2 lots of record into 5 new parcels.
Project
9105 & 9127 San Diego Road, Atascadero, CA 93422:
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 045-441-035 & 045-441-004
Project
A proposed Planned Development Zone Change and Tentative Tract Map to al'.ow the adjustment of two legal lots of
Description:
record into five new parcels. The proposed project would include recordation of a non -buildable 0.44 acre open space
area and allow three new 2.69 acre one 2.93
at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
parcels, acre parcel, and one 3.03 acre parcel for sale and/or development.
The purpose of the Planned Development Zoning Overlay is to allow the creative clustering of residential parcels to
Monday through Friday.
perserve sensitive environmental features and provide open space easements by allowing lot configurations that do not
meet the City's zoning standards. The project would preserve an existing
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access road that occurs over slight -to -moderate
slopes and prevent grading and native tree impacts associated with installing a new 2,800 foot access road. The
maximum density on the project site will not exceed the maximumdensity allowed by the underlying General Plan
designation and the respective Zoning District. The
proposed new parcels contain non-native grasslands with several
native oak woodland stands and foothill pine stands. No native tree removals are required for development of the
project.
The site will gain access from San Diego Road. Each parcel will utilize an on-site septic system. All other utility services
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are available. General Plan Designation: Residential Estates (RE) Zoning District: Residential Surburban (RS) 2.5-10
acre minimum lot size based on nerrnrmance CN-1—Ac
Environmental
Begins: November 20, 2002
Review Dates:
Ends: December 9, 2002
Hearing Date:
December 17, 2002
Hearing
Atascadero City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
Location:
6500 Palma Avenue, 4`h Floor, Atascadero, CA 93422
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The
Environmental
proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review from 11/20/02 through 12/9/02
Determination:
at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development Department, Room 104, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
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City of Atascadero
q CEQA Referral
Request for Comments
Community Development Department 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 461-5035
Date: November 20, 2002
To: Atascadero Mutual Water Company
Atascadero Unified School District
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Pacific Bell
Pack Gas and Electric
San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District
Southern California Gas Company
Upper Salinas -Las Tablas RCD /7
From: Warren Frace, Community Development Director
Q The attached Proposed Mitigated Negative Declar on is referred for your Agency's review
and comment. The public review period for this project runs from November 20, 2002
through December 9, 2002. .
Mitigated Negative Declaration 2002-0046 and Initial Study
Date Mailed
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2002-0046
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 805/461-5035
Applicant:
William Mehring, 11190 Santa Lucia, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title:
Zone Change 2002-0031/ Tentative Tract Map 2002-0015 for the adjustment of 2 lots of record into 5 new parcels.
Project
9105 & 9127 San Diego Road, Atascadero, CA 93422:
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 045-441-035 & 0451541-004
Project
A proposed Planned Development Zone Change and Tentative Tract Map to allow the adjustment of two legal lots of
Description:
record into five new parcels. The proposed project would include recordation of a non -buildable 0.44 acre open space
area and allow three new 2.69 acre parcels, one 2.93 acre parcel, and one 3.03 acre parcel for sale and/or development.
The purpose of the Planned Development Zoning Overlay is to allow the creative clustering of residential parcels to
perserve sensitive environmental features and provide open space easements by allowing lot configurations that do not
meet the City's zoning standards. The project would preserve an existing access road that occurs over slight -to -moderate
slopes and prevent grading and native tree impacts associated with installing
a new 2,800 foot access road. The
maximum density on the project site will not exceed the maximum density allowed by the underlying General Plan
designation and the respective Zoning District. The proposed new parcels contain non-native grasslands with several
native oak woodland stands and foothill pine stands. No native tree removals are required for development of the project.
The site will gain access from San Diego Road. Each parcel will utilize an on-site septic system. All other utility services
are available. General Plan Designation: Residential Estates (RE) Zoning District: Residential Surburban (RS) 2.5-10
acre minimum lot size based on performance standards.
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 -tern 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 2002-0046 (made a part hereof by
reference and on file in the Community Development Departrnent), 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:
Date Posted:
Public Review Ends:
Attachments:
Glenn Rider, Associate Planner
November 20, 2002
December 9, 2002
- Location Map
- Site Photos
- Proposed Tentative Tract Map
- Initial Study 2002-0046
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Environmental Review 2002-0046
Applicant:
William Mehring, 11190 Santa Lucia, Atascadero, CA 93d22
Project Title:
Zone Change 2002-0031/ Tentative Tract Map 2002-0015 for the adjustment of 2 lots of record into 5 new parcels.
Project
9105 & 9127 San Diego Road, Atascadero, CA 93422:
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 045-441-035 & 045-441-004
Project
Description:
A proposed Planned Development Zone Change and Tentative Tract Map to allow the adjustment of two legal lots of
record into five new parcels. The proposed project would include recordation of
a non -buildable 0.44 acre open space
area and allow three new 2.69 acre parcels, one 2.93 acre parcel, and one 3.03 acre parcel for sale and/or development.
The purpose of the Planned Development Zoning Overlay
is to allow the creative clustering of residential parcels to
perserve sensitive environmental features and provide open space easements by allowing lot configurations that do
not
meet the City's zoning standards. The project would preserve an existing access road that occurs over slight -to -moderate
slopes and prevent grading and native tree impacts associated with installing a new 2,800 foot access road. The
maximum density on the project site will not exceed the maximum density allowed by the underlying General Plan
designation and the respective Zoning District. The
proposed new parcels contain non-native grasslands with several
native oak woodland stands and foothill pine stands. No native tree removals are required for development of the project.
The site will gain access from San Diego Road. Each
parcel will utilize an on-site septic system. All other utility services
are available. General Plan Designation: Residential Estates (RE) Zoning District: Residential Surburban (RS) 2.5-10
acre minimum lot size based on 2erformance standards.
Lead Agency Name City of Atascadero
and Address:
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422
Contact Person
and Glenn Rider, Associate Planner
Phone Number.
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue, Room 104
Atascadero, CA 93422
General Plan
Residential Estates (RE)
Designation:
Zoning:
Residential Suburban (RS)
Surrounding Land North: Single-family residential
Uses and Setting:
South: Single-family residential
West: Single-family residential
East: Single-family residential
Other public None
agencies whose
approval is required
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approval, or participation
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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.
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 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 possibfe 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. Large canopy shade trees shall be provided along street frontages and
within parking areas to shade paved areas and minimize urban heat
build-up.
Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: A Tree Protection Plan prepared by a Certified
Arborist according to the City Of Atascadero guidelines shall be submitted
during the building permit process and approved for the development of
each new parcel or redevelopment of existing parcels. All tree removals
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Mitigation Measure 5.b: Should any cultural resources be unearthed during
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followed to reduce im acts to a non-significant level.
Mitigation Measure 6 b 1: An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall
be required for single family residential building the
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measures required by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board to prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system
during and after construction shall be implemented. The plan shall
implement Regional Water Quality Control Board Best Management
Practices (BMP's) and shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer and Planning Staff at the time of Building Permit application.
Mitigation Measure 6.b.2: All cut and fill slopes shall be hydroseeded with
an appropriate erosion control method (Straw wattles, erosion
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blanket, hydro -mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately
after completion of earthwork between the months of October 15 through
April 15. All disturbed slopes shall have appropriate erosion control
methods in place. For the duration of the project the contractor will be
responsible for proper erosion control implementation and the clean-up of
any mud or debris that is tracked onto public streets by construction
vehicles.
Mitigation Measure 6 c d: A soils report shall be required to be submitted
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permit by the building department. The building plans
will be required to follow the recommendations of the soils report to assure
safety for occupants and buildin s.
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shall include storm water measures for the operation and maintenance of
the project for the review and approval of the City Engineer for single family
residential building permits on the site. All measures required by the City
and the Regional Water Quality Control Board to prevent soil, dirt, and
debris from entering the storm drain system shall be implemented during
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and after construction. Regional Water Quality Control Board Best
Management Practices (BMP's) shall be included. The Building Permit
application plans shall identify Best Management Practices (BMPs)
appropriate to the uses conducted on site that effectively prohibit the entry
of pollutants into storm water runoff.
Mitigation Measure 8 e f 1: A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)/Erosion Coritrol Plan shall be submitted
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Engineer prior to the issuance of the building permit. The plan shall include
storm water measures for the operation and maintenance of the project for
the review and approval of the City Engineer. The
Building Permit
application plans shall identify Best Management Practices (BMPs)
appropriate to the uses conducted on site that effectively prohibit the entry
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measures are implemented. Failure to comply with the approved
construction Best Management Practices will result in the issuance of
correction notices, citations, or stop orders.
Mitigation Measure 11.d: All construction activities shall comply with the
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City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for hours of operation.
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Construction activities shall be limited to the following hours of operation:
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
• No construction on Sunday
Further, particularly loud noises shall not occur before 8 a.m. on weekdays
and not at all on weekends.
The hours of construction may be modified by the Community Development
Director upon a determination that unusually loud construction activities are
having a significant impact on the neighbors.
Failure to comply with the above-described hours of operation may result in
withholding of inspections and possible construction prohibitions, subject to
the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
A sign shall be posted on-site with the hours of operation and a telephone
number of the person to be contacted in the event of any violations. The
details of such a sign shall be approved by staff during the Grading
Plan/Building Permit review process.
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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.
❑ Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality
❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Geology/Soils
❑ Hazards & Hazardous ❑ Hydrology /Water Quality ❑ Land Use / Planning
Materials
❑ Mineral ResourcesEl 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 ETR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards
and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
including revi'ons or miction measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Glenn Rider v
Associate Planner
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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 checklistreferences 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.
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1. AESTHETICS — Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ ❑ ❑
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not ❑ ❑ ❑
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
Within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or❑ ® ❑
quality of the site and its surroundings? El
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare thatEl❑
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? ❑
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;
DISCUSSION: The project site is not located within a scenic vista or naturally scenic corridor. The moderately sloped
parcels are within the City's RS (Residential Suburban) zoning district bounded on all sides by developed and vacant
residential land uses and a public roadway, San Diego Road. Residential lighting at the site shall be designed to
eliminate off site glare. Residential lighting impacts for the density allowed by the zone district have been determined
to be a less than significant impact based on the minimum lot size and light shed distances of typical residential
lighting schemes analyzed under the City Of Atascadero General Plan. Site topography and vegetation prevent light
spillage and prevent visibility of all new parcels from the existing residences and public roadway. The project
designates future access roads and building sites which will not remove native trees on the site, and thus will not
reduce the natural aesthetics of the site.
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 ❑ El
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? VN
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
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.
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c.) The project will not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses.
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 pian?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
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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? F-1 El VN
SOURCES: Project description, Land Use Element EIR, CEQA Air Quality Handbook -Air Pollution Control District
(APCD), 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.; 11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit;
DISCUSSION:
3.a.c.) Since the City has not reached its buildout figure, the residential density proposed constitutes development
that is less than anticipated in the City's General Plan and EIR. Additional vehicle trips generated by the proposed
residential project will not exceed the trips anticipated in the General Plan or EIR for the project site. This impact is
considered less than significant.
This project will not affect or produce any significant air pollutants after completion of construction. Construction
activities, including site grading may produce small quantities of air pollution, including dust and equipment exhaust.
Any air quality impacts will be temporary and short term.
3.b.) Construction activities, including site grading may produce small quantities of air pollution, including dust and
equipment exhaust. Any air quality impacts will be temporary and short term.
3.d.) The construction of residential single family dwellings. and the associated public improvements will not
concentrate pollutants.
3.e.) The construction of residential single family dwellings and the associated public improvements will not create
permanent objectionable odors.
With incorporation of the below—stated mitigation measure, the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
Mitigation Measure 3.b: At the time of grading and building permits for new residences, 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
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shall occur at least twice daily with complete coverage, preferably. in the late
for the day. morning and after work is finished
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 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.
I. 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.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES --Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat
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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
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
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ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted HabitatElConservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan,
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or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit;
DISCUSSION:
4.a.) No sensitive species have been found near the site.
4.b.) The project will not involve construction in a riparian habitat.
4.c.) There are no wetlands on the project site.
4.d.) The Land Use Element EIR concludes that development within the city limits will not have a significant impact
on wildlife or wildlife corridors.
4e.f.) The proposed project will not conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources nor will it
conflict with any conservation plans. However, the existence of native trees shall require the following mitigation
measure to reduce any potential impacts to a level of insignificance:
Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: A Tree Protection Plan prepared by a Certified Arborist according to the City Of Atascadero
guidelines shall be submitted during the building permit process and approved for the development of each new
parcel or redevelopment of existing parcels. All tree removals shall be mitigated according to the Atascadero Tree
Ordinance, by payment into the Tree Mitigation Fund, and on-site native tree planting.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
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or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit;
DISCUSSION:
4.a.) No sensitive species have been found near the site.
4.b.) The project will not involve construction in a riparian habitat.
4.c.) There are no wetlands on the project site.
4.d.) The Land Use Element EIR concludes that development within the city limits will not have a significant impact
on wildlife or wildlife corridors.
4e.f.) The proposed project will not conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources nor will it
conflict with any conservation plans. However, the existence of native trees shall require the following mitigation
measure to reduce any potential impacts to a level of insignificance:
Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: A Tree Protection Plan prepared by a Certified Arborist according to the City Of Atascadero
guidelines shall be submitted during the building permit process and approved for the development of each new
parcel or redevelopment of existing parcels. All tree removals shall be mitigated according to the Atascadero Tree
Ordinance, by payment into the Tree Mitigation Fund, and on-site native tree planting.
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred 1171
outside of formal cemeteries? El El E] k2hl
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit;
DISCUSSION: 5.a.b.c.d) No known historical, archeological or cultural sites have been found or documented in the
vicinity of the project. However, a mitigation measure has been included in the event archaeological resources are
unearthed during construction.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.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.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
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adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
a historical resource as defined in'15064.5?
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d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred 1171
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SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit;
DISCUSSION: 5.a.b.c.d) No known historical, archeological or cultural sites have been found or documented in the
vicinity of the project. However, a mitigation measure has been included in the event archaeological resources are
unearthed during construction.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.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.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
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involving:
1) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineatedE1,71
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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: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.
DISCUSSION:
6.a.) The project is not located on any known earthquake faults.
6.b.) Construction activities on each site proposed for development will be required to comply with sedimentation and
erosion control measures prescribed by the city engineer and required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
6.c.) The property contains no unusual geological formations.
6.c,d,e.) A Geotechnical Engineering Report is required in the City Of Atascadero for a building permit for a single
family residence. The report indicates if there is any significant soils or geotechnical conditions that would impact
construction of the proposed project. The project will be served by on site engineered septic systems.
Mitioation Measure 6 b 1: An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be required for single family residential
building permits on the site. All measures required by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board to
prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system during and after construction shall be implemented.
The plan shall implement Regional Water Quality Control Board Best Management Practices (BMP's) and shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and Planning Staff at the time of Building Permit application.
Mitigation Measure 6 b 2: All cut and fill slopes shall be hydroseeded with an appropriate erosion control method
(Straw wattles, erosion control blanket, hydro -mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately after
completion of earthwork between the months of October 15 through April 15. All disturbed slopes shall have
appropriate erosion control methods in place. For the duration of the project the contractor will be responsible for
proper erosion control implementation and the clean-up of any mud or debris that is tracked onto public streets by
construction vehicles.
Mitioation _Measure A soils report shall be required to be submitted with a future building
permit
department. The building plans will be required to follow the recommenreport t ons of the soils report assurethe
afety for
occupants and buildings.
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fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
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liquefaction?
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that would become unstable as a result of the
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project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B
of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial
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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: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.
DISCUSSION:
6.a.) The project is not located on any known earthquake faults.
6.b.) Construction activities on each site proposed for development will be required to comply with sedimentation and
erosion control measures prescribed by the city engineer and required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
6.c.) The property contains no unusual geological formations.
6.c,d,e.) A Geotechnical Engineering Report is required in the City Of Atascadero for a building permit for a single
family residence. The report indicates if there is any significant soils or geotechnical conditions that would impact
construction of the proposed project. The project will be served by on site engineered septic systems.
Mitioation Measure 6 b 1: An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be required for single family residential
building permits on the site. All measures required by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board to
prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system during and after construction shall be implemented.
The plan shall implement Regional Water Quality Control Board Best Management Practices (BMP's) and shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and Planning Staff at the time of Building Permit application.
Mitigation Measure 6 b 2: All cut and fill slopes shall be hydroseeded with an appropriate erosion control method
(Straw wattles, erosion control blanket, hydro -mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately after
completion of earthwork between the months of October 15 through April 15. All disturbed slopes shall have
appropriate erosion control methods in place. For the duration of the project the contractor will be responsible for
proper erosion control implementation and the clean-up of any mud or debris that is tracked onto public streets by
construction vehicles.
Mitioation _Measure A soils report shall be required to be submitted with a future building
permit
department. The building plans will be required to follow the recommenreport t ons of the soils report assurethe
afety for
occupants and buildings.
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project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
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of hazardous materials?
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7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -- Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
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environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal
of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
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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
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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
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
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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
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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 -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;
DISCUSSION
7a.b.c. Homes and offices do not 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 seven -minute response area and a fire department turn around will be
provided within 150 feet of the residence. The Fire Marshall will determine if the buildings will have fire sprinklers
during review of the building permit. Fire hydrants are required every 700 feet along the length of the access
driveway.
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the
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project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
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b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially substantially with
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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 the site
or area, including through the alteration of the
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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 the site
or area, including through
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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
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f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
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Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures that
would impede
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or redirect flood flows?
I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving
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flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10!24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;.
DISCUSSION:
8a. Construction will be required to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board regulations of the
discharge of construction materials, pollutant laden waters (washings), or soil from the site into drainages. An erosion
and sedimentation control plan is required for the construction of single family residences.
8b. The project will not deplete ground water supplies. Water will be provided by Atascadero Mutual Water
Company.
8c.d.e.f. The project will not alter any drainage course. Construction activities are subject to review for compliance
with City drainage and grading regulations. Drainage will not be permitted to create or intensify any hazards for
persons or property in the vicinity.
8.g.h.i. Future residential parcels will be outside of the 100 -year flood hazard area.
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81j. The project area is not subject to innundation by a tsunami.
Mitigation Measure 6.b.1/8.f.1: An erosion and sedimentation control plan shall include storm water measures for the
operation and maintenance of the project for the review and approval of the City Engineer for single family residential
building permits on the site. All measures required by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board to
prevent soil, dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system shall be implemented during and after construction.
Regional Water Quality Control Board Best Management Practices (BMP's) shall be included. The Building Permit
application plans shall identify Best Management Practices (BMPs) appropriate to the uses conducted on site that
effectively prohibit the entry of pollutants into storm water runoff.
Mitigation Measure 8.e.f.2: The developer is responsible for ensuring that all contractors are aware of all storm water
quality measures and that such measures are implemented. Failure to comply with the approved construction Best
Management Practices will result in the issuance of correction notices, citations. or stoD 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: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;.
DISCUSSION:
9.a. The project will not physically divide an established community. A residential use in the proposed location is
consistent and compatible with the surrounding office commercial complex. As proposed, the single family residential
use is consistent with the General Plan and surrounding existing and future land uses.
9.b. The General Plan identifies this site as single family residential. The project proposes 3 new single family units
and 2 existing units on 14.03 acres (0:35 units/acre), which is consistent with the General Plan Residential Estates
land use designation. In addition, the project proposes to offer a portion of non -buildable open space and preserve
and existing non -complying paved access road that occurs across moderate slopes and through sensitive oak
woodlands. Significant environmental impacts are avoided by utilizing the existing paved road. The use can be
justified in the proposed location as the total overall density cannot be lowered.
9.c. The project is consistent with the open space and conservation policies identified in the General Plan
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
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general
plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
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Significant Significant with Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;.
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
excess of standards established
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noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
ground -borne vibration or ground-bome
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noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
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d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
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without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
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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 ❑ ❑142.11
area to excessive noise levels?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27102 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;..
DISCUSSION:
11 a.b.c.d. Construction is expected to involve some heavy machinery and use of impact tools that make noise. Noise
levels on the site are thus expected to be raised temporarily. The future residential uses are not anticipated to
generate unacceptable levels of noise to future adjacent residential uses.
11.e.f. The project is not located within an airport land use plan or private airstrip.
Mitigation Measure 11 d: All construction activities shall comply with the City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for
hours of operation.'
Construction activities shall be limited to the following hours of operation:
• 7 a.m, to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
• No construction on Sunday
Further, particularly loud noises shall not occur before 8 a.m. on weekdays and not at all on weekends.
The hours of construction may be modified by the Community Development Director upon a determination that
unusually loud construction activities are having a significant impact on the neighbors.
Failure to comply with the above-described hours of operation may result in withholding of inspections and possible
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construction prohibitions, subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
A sign shall be posted on-site with the hours of operation and a telephone number of the person to be contacted in
the event of any violations. The details of such a sign shall be approved by staff during the Grading Plan/Building
Permit review process.
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING -- Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and EJ El El M
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, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;..
DISCUSSION:
12.a. The General Pian identifies this site as single family residential with 2.5-10 acre minimum lot sizes based on
environmental performance criteria. The project proposes five single family residential units of which, two are existing
on 14.03 acres (0.36 units/acre), which is consistent with the General plan land use designation The proposed
project is consistent with the General Plan land use and housing elements.
12.b.c. No housing or persons will be displaced.
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? F]
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SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map
2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;:.
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Significant Significant with Significant Impact
Impact Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
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 Pian and other policy documents within the fee program. Development
Impact Fees fall into the following categories: Drainage Fees (including the Amapoa Tecorida Drainage Area Fee); .
Streets, Road, Bridge Fees; Sewer Fees; Public Safety Fees; and Park Fees, Miscellaneous Fees. In addition,
school fees are collected by the Atascadero Unified School District. 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.
Schools: At buildout, the city's population will overburden the existing school system unless additional classroom
space is added. The Atascadero Unified School District charges impact fees to fund additional schools as needed.
State law restricts mitigation of school impacts to the levying of these fees and other measures adopted by the
school district. Provision of adequate facilities for the population is the responsibility of the school district. Fees will
be required through construction permits for the residence.
Parks: New residences will increase demand on parks and recreation facilities. The city's Parks & Recreation
Commission is committed to finding ways to continue to provide parks and other recreational opportunities to city
residents as the city expands, thereby addressing cumulative impacts.
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 existingEl ❑ ❑
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 facilities that
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;..
DISCUSSION:
15.a. Residents are expected to use existing parks and recreational facilities, but the numbers are not expected to
result In substantial physical deterioration of any facilities.
15.b. The project does not involve construction of significant recreational facilities.
15. TRANS PORTATIONITRAFFIC — Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of
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vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either FJ F1
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that
results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature D
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
.incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
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f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27102 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;..
DISCUSSION:
15a.b. The Circulation Element (CE) anticipates an increase in development in this area. The project will take primary
access from San Diego Road. This impact is considered less than significant.
15.c. No changes will occur to the air traffic patterns.
15.d. Each new residential parcel's driveway has adequate site distance onto the main accessway and the project's
access has adequate site distance onto San Diego Road.
15.e. The project will have adequate emergency access from San Diego Road.
15.f. Adequate pdrking will be provided on-site for the future commercial and residential use.
15.g The project does not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation.
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS --Would the
project:
.a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
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b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage
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facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
from
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or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑
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?
Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ❑ ❑
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local"statutes and1:1 ❑
regulations related to solid waste? ❑ LCN
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;..
Architects.
DISCUSSION:
Water. The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) will provide water. All property within the city limits is
entitled to water from the AMWC. The project is not expected to require significant quantities of water for the
proposed uses.
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. The project is not required to utilize the City's Sewer system. On-site septic systems are required for each
new residential parcel.
Storm Water. Storm water discharge will be handled by an on City stormwater connection.
17, MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE --
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality ❑ El
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California history
or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually El El
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,
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or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑
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?
Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ❑ ❑
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local"statutes and1:1 ❑
regulations related to solid waste? ❑ LCN
SOURCES: Project Description -Photos; 10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.;
11/20/02 Planning Staff Site Visit; 9/27/02 Percolation Tests -Buena Geotechnical Services, LLC.;..
Architects.
DISCUSSION:
Water. The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) will provide water. All property within the city limits is
entitled to water from the AMWC. The project is not expected to require significant quantities of water for the
proposed uses.
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. The project is not required to utilize the City's Sewer system. On-site septic systems are required for each
new residential parcel.
Storm Water. Storm water discharge will be handled by an on City stormwater connection.
17, MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE --
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality ❑ El
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California history
or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually El El
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,
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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?
DISCUSSION: The project site is an semi -developed residential infill site, which is proposed for lot sizes consistent
with the General Pian and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Tentative Tract Map will require a Zone Change
Planned Development overlay that will allow lot configuration outside the orderly development subdivision standards
outlined in the Atascadero Subdivision Ordinance, and the Subdivision Map Act, in order to prevent further
environmental impacts associated with grading a new 2,800 linear foot access road. The proposed project has been
analyzed as required by CEQA. Project -related impacts have been identified and mitigation measures have been
included within the proposal to reduce the effect of the proposed project as described herein.
SOURCES:
General Plan Land Use Element, City of Atascadero, 2002
Zoning Ordinance, part of Municipal Code, City of Atascadero, as amended through 1999.
Project description includes: Site, Grading & Drainage Plan, Roberts Engineering 9/25/01
Land Use Element Environmental Impact Report, Crawford, Multari, & Clark, adopted 2002
CEQA Handbook, Air Quality Control District, August 1995
General Plan Safety Element, City of Atascadero, 2002
General Plan Circulation Element, 2002
General Plan Noise Element, adopted 2002
Acoustical Design Manual, Brown-Buntin Associates, 1991
Noise Ordinance, City of Atascadero, 1992
Guide for Developers, Atascadero Fire Department, 1998 draft
Flood Insurance Rate Map, community -panel number 060700 0006 B, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
January 20, 1982
ITE Trip Generation Manual, 6th Edition, Institute of Traffic Engineers
PROJECT -SPECIFIC SOURCES:
10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.
Geotechnical Engineering Report, Sept., 2001, Buena Geotechnical Services
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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?
DISCUSSION: The project site is an semi -developed residential infill site, which is proposed for lot sizes consistent
with the General Pian and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Tentative Tract Map will require a Zone Change
Planned Development overlay that will allow lot configuration outside the orderly development subdivision standards
outlined in the Atascadero Subdivision Ordinance, and the Subdivision Map Act, in order to prevent further
environmental impacts associated with grading a new 2,800 linear foot access road. The proposed project has been
analyzed as required by CEQA. Project -related impacts have been identified and mitigation measures have been
included within the proposal to reduce the effect of the proposed project as described herein.
SOURCES:
General Plan Land Use Element, City of Atascadero, 2002
Zoning Ordinance, part of Municipal Code, City of Atascadero, as amended through 1999.
Project description includes: Site, Grading & Drainage Plan, Roberts Engineering 9/25/01
Land Use Element Environmental Impact Report, Crawford, Multari, & Clark, adopted 2002
CEQA Handbook, Air Quality Control District, August 1995
General Plan Safety Element, City of Atascadero, 2002
General Plan Circulation Element, 2002
General Plan Noise Element, adopted 2002
Acoustical Design Manual, Brown-Buntin Associates, 1991
Noise Ordinance, City of Atascadero, 1992
Guide for Developers, Atascadero Fire Department, 1998 draft
Flood Insurance Rate Map, community -panel number 060700 0006 B, Federal Emergency Management Agency,
January 20, 1982
ITE Trip Generation Manual, 6th Edition, Institute of Traffic Engineers
PROJECT -SPECIFIC SOURCES:
10/24/02 Mehring Tentative Tract Map 2460, Twin Cities Surveying Inc.
Geotechnical Engineering Report, Sept., 2001, Buena Geotechnical Services
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DATE:
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DATE: 02/11/2003
Exhibit B: Mitigated Negative Declaration Comments
ZCH 2002-00311CUP 2002-0089ITTM 2002-0015
AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL DISTRICT
December 9, 2002
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Glen Rider, Associate Planner
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City of Atascadero, Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
SUBJECT: NSchring Zone Change and Tentative Tract Map (2002-0031, 2002-0015)
Dear Mr. Rider,
Thank you for including the Air Pollution Control District (District) in the environmental review
process. We have completed our review of the proposed zone change and tentative tract map for
the property located at 9105 & 9127 San Diego Road in Atascadero. We have the following
comments on the proposal.
The proposed lot adjustments will yield 5 lots that are slightly larger than the niinimum of 2.5
acres for Residential Suburban development and is consistent -with the current City of Atascadero
General Plan. While this adjustment would increase the housing density on this land, the District
prefers to see in -fill take place near the urban core where the housing density tends to be much
greater.
The proposed minimum density_ development of the proposed urban fringe project foster
continued dependency orprivate auto use as the only viable means of access to essential services
and other destinations. This is inconsistent with the land use planning strategies recommended in "
the Clean Air Plan, which promote the concept of compact development by directing growth to
areas within existing urban and village reserve lines.
Pae 13 of the Initial Stud was not included with the project referral. VVe assume however, that
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the mitigation measures proposed on that page were identical to those listed in Exhibit A.
Ivlitigation Measure 3.b, which included fugitive dust mitigation measures and the addition of,,:.:__. :
shade ties to reduce surface temperafures. These mitigation measures would:be necessary to .
minimize nuisance concerns and to reduce fugitive dust emissions during the construction phase.
Asbestos has been identified by the state Air Resources Board as a toxic air contaminant.
Serpentine and ultramafic rocks are very common in the state and may containnaturally
occurring asbestos. Under the State Air Resources Board Air Toxics Control Measure (ATCM).
fot`Construction; Gradin
g, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations, prior to any graclrng
.activities at the site, a geologic evaluation will be necessary to determine if naturally '
occurring asbestos is present: If naturally occurring asbestos is found at the site the
applicant must comply with all requirements outlined in the Asbestos ATCb1 for
Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations, These requirements
may include but are not limited to 1) an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan which must be
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Exhibit B: Mitigated Negative Declaration Comments
ZCH 2002-0031/CUP 2002-0089/TTM 2002-0015
City Of Atascadero
Response to APCD Comments
Subject: 9105 & 9127 San Diego Road:
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2002-0046
Recent standardized regulation for fugitive naturally occurring asbestos is a new CEQA
threshold for the entire area. The City Of Atascadero will evaluate when to incorporate
mitigation upon reviewing geological maps of project areas. If a project falls within an area
known to contain asbestos, mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project.
Mitigation will be crafted after the new State Air Resources Board Air Toxics Control
Measure's (ATOM) guide for construction, grading, quarrying, and surface mining
operations.
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