Item 8 - EA Proposed Poway Community Park Grant Projects
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF POW A Y
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Ma~
INITIATED BY: Reba Wright-Quastler, Director of Planning services~~
James H. Lyon, Assistant Pl anner )'!i.
DATE: January 3, 1989
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment of the proposed poway Community Park
Grant Projects, City of Poway Applicant
ABSTRACT
This report provides the environmental review for three proposed grant projects.
The projects include non-glare lighting system for the Poway Community Park
soccer facility, a multipurpose practice field and landscaping at the southwest
corner of the Community Park, and a large capacity trash receptacle enclosure.
The Planning Services Department has reviewed the proposed grant projects, con-
ducted an on-site inspection, and an environmental initial study to determine if
any adverse impacts would occur as a result of City Council's approval of the
proposed grant projects. Staff has determined that the proposed practice field
and the large capacity trash enclosure are exempt under Section
15301(f)[Existing Facilities] and 15311 [Accessory Structures] of the California
Environmental Quality Act. The initial study determined that potential impacts
for noise, light, and parking existed in connection with the utilization and
lighting of the existing turfed area. This report will discuss the impacts
associated with the utilization and lighting of the proposed soccer facility.
ANAL YSIS
Project Description
The project is located at the southerly terminus of Bowron Road within the
southeast corner of the poway Community Park. The Park Creek Condominium pro-
ject is located east of the project site opposite Bowron Road. The poway Royal
Estates mobile home park is located to the south opposite Poway Creek. Two
existing lighted baseball fields are located to the west within the Community
Park.
ACTION:
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The proposed 1.75 acre soccer facility would consist of a 180 foot by 360 foot
playing field with a minimum ten foot buffer zone located around the field peri-
meter. Portable goals would be used so that other recreational events could
utilize the field when not engaged with soccer activities. Although lighting of
the field is proposed for evening use no facilities currently exist. The City
is in the process of seeking grant financing for the proposed lighting system.
Access to the facility is from the southerly terminus of Bowron Road and through
the Community Park. A sidewalk/bike path extends from Bowron Road along the
south side of the soccer field and interconnects with existing intrapark walk-
ways.
The project is necessary to help meet the demand for additional playing fields
for the over 600 men, women, and youth soccer teams from Poway and the
surrounding communities. When not occupied by soccer activities, the area can
be utilized by other City sponsored recreational programs.
The subject site has been previously turfed but is not currently being utilized.
The soccer facility should become active within the first quarter of 1989 when
the poway Community Services Department begins organizing and scheduling the
various soccer leagues.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Staff conducted an Environmental Initial Study and a site investigation of the
proposed soccer facility. It was conclvded that the proposed project may result
in potential significant impacts in noise, light, and parking. The following
sections discuss these issues.
Noise
The cheering of spectators, shouting of players, whistles, etc. would increase
field noise levels beyond existing conditions. The poway Municipal Code states
that for the Residential Condominium zone and mobile home parks noise levels
should not exceed for more than a one-hour period, 55 dBs between the hours of
7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 50 dBs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., or 45 dBs from 10 p.m. to
7 a.m.
Adjoining the soccer facility approximately 320 feet to the east is the Park Creek
Condominium project. The poway Royal Mobile Estates borders the soccer field to
the south opposite Poway Creek. The distance between the playing field and the
mobile homes vary from 200 feet at the east end of the field to 350 feet at the
west end. Although Poway Creek separates the two land uses, the land elevations
on each side of the creek are \/ithin two to three feet of each other. To deter-
mine potential noise levels that could be generated by the facility, noise
readings were taken during games at the North County Soccer Park. The level of
noise as measured approximately 150 feet away ranged from 50 to 60 dBs (see
Attachment 2). It should be noted that the soccer park field is entirely
enclosed by a solid wall that varies from four feet along the side to eight feet
at the ends. This wall undoubtedly mitigated a percentage of the noise, but the
actual level of mitigation is not known, The proposed soccer facility is twice
as large as the North County Soccer complex, however, and noise levels at the
residential areas would be reduced through increased distances.
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Once teams and schedules are organized in late January, 1989, the Community
Services Department expects the soccer field to be utilized on a daily basis.
To mitigate potential noise impacts on the surrounding residents, it is
suggested that the hours of operation be limited to 10 p.m on weekdays and
weekends. This time would coincide with the required reduction in noise levels
specified in the Municipal Code. In the event that future noise levels exceed
standards or become a problem with surrounding residences, the City will explore
additional mitigation measures to reduce the noise levels to acceptable levels.
Li ght
To maximize the potential of the facility, the soccer field is to be lighted. A
conceptual lighting plan proposes six to eight light standards that will range
from 70 to 75 feet high and would be similar to the existing light standards
used on the adjacent baseball fields. Due to the proximity of the surroundin9
residential land uses, it is suggested that non-glare lighting be used and
shielded to prevent off-site glare. Light standard locations and height should
also be carefully analyzed to minimize aesthetic concerns and off-site light
impacts. Such analysis could include orienting the lights to shine toward the
Community Park. As a proposed mitigation measure, the hours of operation for
the facility should terminate at 10 p.m. As such, the lighting system should
also be turned off at that time.
Parking
The proposed facility is expected to draw approximately 100 people per game. This
would include 15+ players per team, coaches, and spectators. A new 67 space
parking lot was recently constructed between the soccer field and Bowron Road.
It is expected that many of the spectators wi 11 be parents and other family mem-
bers. As such, it is anticipated that a single car will carry two to three
passengers to the game. Under this premise, approximately 50 of the 67 spaces
would be filled. For championship games or other large events, additional
parking facilities located within other sections of the community park could be
utilized. Off-site parking on Bowron Road is also available. With the number
of parking spaces currently available within the park, plus the new parking
facility that will be constructed in conjunction with the swimming pool complex,
the availability of on-site parking is determined to be adequate.
CORRESPONDENCE
Notice of this Environmental Assessment has been sent to all property owners
contiguous to the proposed project and the public hearing has been advertised in
the poway News Chieftain. As of December 16, 1988, no correspondence or com-
ments have been recelved.
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RECOM/tENDATION
Based on the discussion of potential environmental impacts contained in this
report, and the recommended mitigation measures outlined herein, it is recom-
mended that the City Council issue a Negative Declaration for the proposed Poway
Community Park Soccer Field.
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Attachments:
1. Project Location Map
2. North County Soccer Park Noise Study
3. Environmental Initial Study
4. Proposed Negative Declaration
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PCMAY soa::ER PARK - March 3, 1986
Noise test made at PcMay Soccer Park - Test oonducted fran 17:00 to 17:40,
children I s game.
Lights on playing field are not disturbing.
'l\o<<) teams, 15+ players for each. No I\'Ore than 45 total children and roaches.
56 fans in the stands facing south towards Ezra Lan, I\'Ostly adults.
Readings taken on Ezra Lane on north side of the street at the curb line,
approximately fifty yards south side line of playing field.
Quest Electronic Sound Meter set for 50 decibles at the Zero reading.
Readinqs
1. Sooring = A[::{llause and cheering - 58 to 60+ dbSl
duration - two to three seconds or less
2. Referees whistle - 54 to 60 dbSl
duration - instantaneous
3 . Kids playing - 52 to 56 dbSl
duration - instantaneous
4. Kids in dugouts - 51 to 53 dbSl
duration - instantaneous
Neiqhborhood Noises Observed Durinq Test
1. Barking neighborhood dogs - 60+ dbs
duration - continuous for three minutes
2. Frogs in creek - 56 dbs
duration - instantaneous
3. Traffic on Espola Road:
Autos - 50 to 56
San: trucks - over 60 dbs
duration - up to 10 or 15 seconds for slow I\'Oving trucks
4. Birds near test site - 56 to 60 dbs
duration - instantaneous
5. Autos on Ezra Lane a:ming and going - 50 to 60+ dbs
duration - 7 to 8 seconds
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6. Man coughing in Ezra Lane yard - 60+ dbs
duration - instantaneous
7. Door closed on house Ezra Lane - 60+ dbs
duration - instantaneous
8. Five different F-l4 fly overs turned off ueter
duration - 20 to 30 seconds
Note
If south wall is covered <XII1pletely with a solid awering, noise should be
reduced at least by half.
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CITY OF POWAY
IN ITIAL STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
DATE:
December 2, 1988
Ci ty of POliay
APPLICANT:
FILING DATE:
LOG NUMBER: N/A
PROJECT:
poway Community Park Soccer Facility
PROJECT LOCATION: Poway Community Park
I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanation of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached
sheets. )
1. Soils and Geology. Will the proposal have
slgnlflcant lmpacts in:
a. Unstable ground conditions or in changes in
geologic relationships?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction, or
burial of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground surface
contour intervals?
d. The destruction, covering, or modification
of any unique geologic or pnysical features?
e. Any potential increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, affecting either on- or off-
site conditions?
f. Changes in erosion, siltation, or deposition?
g. Exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud-
slides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
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YES MAYBE NO
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2. Hydrology. Will the proposal have significant
lmpacts in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course in
direction of flowing streams, rivers, or
ephemeral stream channels?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of surface
water runoff?
c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood
waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface water in any
body of water?
e. Discharge into surface waters, or any altera-
tion of surface water quality?
f.
Alteration of groundwater characteristics?
Change in the quantity of groundwaters,
either through direct additions or with-
drawals, or through interference with an
aquifer?
Qual ity?
Quantity?
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h. The reduction in the amount of water other-
wise available for public water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property to water-
related hazards such as flooding or seiches?
3. Air Quality. Will the proposal have significant
impacts In:
a. Constant or periodic air emissions from
mobile or indirect sources?
Stationary sources?
b. Deterioration of ambient air quality and/or
interference with the attainment of appli-
cable air quality standards?
c. Alteration of local or regional climatic
conditions, affecting air movement moisture
or temperature?
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YES MAYBE NO
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4. Flora. Will the proposal have significant results
in:
a. Change in the characteristics of species,
including diversity, distribution, or number
of any species of plants?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare,
or endangered species of plants?
c. Introduction of new or disruptive species of
plants into an area?
d. Reduction in the potential for agricultural
production?
5. Fauna. Will the proposal have significant results
in:
a. Change in the characteristics of species,
including diversity, distribution, or numbers
of any species of animals?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare,
or endangered species of animals?
c. Introduction of new or disruptive species of
animals into an area, or result in a barrier
to the migration or movement of animals?
d. Deterioration or removal of existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
6. Population. [Will the proposal] have significant
resu lts 1n:
a. [Will the proposal] alter the location, distri-
bution, density, diversity, or growth rate of
the human population of an area?
b. [Will the proposal] affect existing housing, or
created a demand for additional housing?
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YES MAYBE NO
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7. Socio-Economic Factors. Will the proposal have
significant results In:
a. Change in local or regional socio-economic
characteristics, including economic or
commercial diversity, tax rate, and property
values?
b. Will project costs be equitably distributed
among project beneficiaries, i.e., buyers,
taxpayers, or project users?
8. Land Use and Plannin~ Considerations. Will the
proposal have signiflcant results In:
a. A substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area?
b. A conflict with any designations, objectives,
policies, or adopted plans of any governmental
enti ti es?
c. An impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing consumptive or non-consumptive
recreational opportunities?
9. Transportation. Will the proposal have significant
results in:
a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular
movement?
b. Effects on existing streets, or demand for
new street construction?
c. Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
d. Substantial impact upon existing transpor-
tation systems?
e. Alterations to present patterns of circula-
tion or movement of people and/or goods?
f. Alterations to or effects on present and
potential water-borne, rail, mass transit,
or ai r tra ffi c?
g. Increases in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians?
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YES MAYBE NO
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10. Cultural Resources. Will the proposal have
significant impacts in:
a. A disturbance to the integrity of archaeo-
logical, paleontological, and/or historical
resources?
11. Health, Safety, and Nuisance Factors. Will the
proposal have slgnlflcant results In:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential
hea lth hazard?
b. Exposure of people to potential health
hazards?
c. A risk of explosion or release of hazardous
substances in the event of an accident?
d. An increase in the number of individuals
or species of vector or pathenogenic
organisms or the exposure of people to such
organ isms?
e. Increase in existing noise levels?
f. Exposure of people to potentially dangerous
noise levels?
g. The creation of objectionable odors?
h. Increase in light or glare?
12. Aesthetics. Will the proposal have significant
resu lts 1 n :
a. The obstruction or degradation of any scenic
vista or view?
b, The creation of an aesthetically offensive
site?
c. A conflict with the objective of designatea
or potential scenic corridors?
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YES MAYBE NO
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13. Utilities and PUblic Services. Will the proposal
have slgniflcant need for new systems, or alter-
ations to the following:
a. Electric power?
b. Natural or packaged gas?
c. Communications systems?
d. Water supply?
e. Wastewater facilities?
f. Flood control structures?
g. Solid waste facilities?
h. Fire protection?
i. Police protection?
j. School s?
k. Parks or other recreational facilities?
1. Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads and flood control facilities?
m. Other governmental services?
14. Energy and Scarce Resources. Will the proposal
have slgnlflcant lmpacts In:
a. Use of substantial or excessive fuel or
energy ?
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing
sources of energy?
c. An increase in demand for development of
new sources of energy?
d. An increase or perpetuation of the consumption
of non-renewable forms of energy, when feasible
renewable sources of energy are available?
e. Substantial depletion of any non-renel/able or
scarce natural resource?
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YES MAYBE NO
15. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment
substantially reduce the habitat of 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?
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b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term, environmental goals? (A
short-term impact on the environmental is
one which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time while long-
term impacts will endure well into the
future. )
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c. Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (Cumulatively considerable
means that the incremental effects of an
individual project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of
past projects, and probable future proj-
ects. )
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d. Does tne project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
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II. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
(i.e., of affirmative answers to the above questions, plus a discussion of
proposed mitigation measures.)
parkin~: Each game could attract as many as 100 people per game, This
could lnclude 15 or roore members per team, coaches, and spectators. It is
estimated that family members and team player will travel in the same car
with an average ridership of two plus people per car, This would translate
to approximately 50 cares per game. A 67 space parking lot was recently
constructed between the soccer field and Bowron Road. This lot should be
sufficient to cover regular games. Championship games or other large events
may exceed the parking lot capacity. Additional on-site parking is
available \Iithin other areas of the Community Park. Orf-site parking is
also available on Bowron Road.
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Noise: Shouting, whistles, and cheering of player and spectators will
rncrease noise levels above existing conditions. To determine potential
noise levels, noise readings were measured at the North County Soccer Park.
Noise levels ranged from 50 to 60 dbs as measured from 150 feet away. The
closest point of any residence is approximately 200 feet expanding to over
350 feet. It is estimated that with increased distances, the noise levels
should not exceed City standards of 55 dbs between 7 a.lII. and 7 p.m. and 50
dbs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. In the event future noise levels exceed stan-
dards or become a problem with surrounding residences, the City shall
investigate additional mitigation measure to reduce noise levels to accep-
table levels.
Li9h~: Although no lighting system currently exists, grant funding is being
soug t to fund construction of a system. A preliminary lighting system pro-
posed six to eight 70 to 75 foot high light standards. Non-glare lighting
and shielding, similar to those used in the adjacent baseball fields, is
recommended to minimize the light impact on the adjacent residences. The
number and placement of light standards should be carefully analyzed to
reduce aesthetic concerns and off-site glare. The lighting should be orien-
tated away from residential land use.
Aesthetics: The proposed light standards could range from 70 to 75 feet
hlgh. Although highly visible, they will not be as tall as the existing
standards in the adjacent ball fields. The light standards should be placed
near existing trees on the north with additional trees planted along the
perimeter to help screen portions of the light standards.
III. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
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I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect of 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 NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
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I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
requi red.
DATE;
December 2, 1988
SIGNATURE,:
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BOB EMERY, Mavor
CARL R. KRUSE, Deputy Mavor
LINDA BRANNON, Councilwoman
DON HIGGINSON, Councitman
BRUCE TARZY, CounCilman
CITY OF POWAY
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
1. Name and Address of Applicant:
Ci ty of poway
13325 Civic Center Drive
Poway, CA 92064
2. Brief Description of Project: Designation and utilization of a 1.75-
acre si te Iii thi n the poway COlTl1luni ty Park for a soccer facil i ty that
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includes a lighted 180 x 360 foot soccer field, portable goals, and
landscaping.
In accordance Iii th Reso 1 uti on 33-084 of tile Ci ty or POI/ay, hip 1 ementi ng
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the City of Poway has
determined that the above project will not have a significant erfect upon
the envi ronment. An Environmental Impact Report Iii 11 not be requi red.
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r~inutes of such decision and tIle Initial Study prepared by the City of
POl1ay are on file in the Department of Planning Services of the Citj of
POllay.
5.
This decision of the City Council of the City of POllay is final.
Contact Person:
James H. Lyon
Phone: (619) 743-6600
Approved:
Reba Wrlght-Quastler, AICP
Director of Planning Services
Date: January 3, 1989
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City Hall Located at 13325 Civic Center Drive
" "'lg Address: P,O, Box 789, Poway. California 92064 . (619) 748-6600, (619) 695-1400
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CARL R. KRUSE. Mayor
LLNDA BRANNON. Deputy Mayor
DON HIGGINSON, Councilman
JAN GOLDSMITH, Councilman
BOB EMERY, Councilman
January 5, 1989
Allan Kozakiewiez
13118 Alpine Dr.
Poway, CA 92064
David Rinaldo
13055 Corona Way
Poway, CA 92064
(!ITY OF POW AY'
Re: Environmental Assessment of Poway Community Park Grant Projects
Dear Mr. Kozakiewiez and Mr. Rinaldo:
The above referenced item was continued from the January 3, 1989 City Council
meeting to January 10, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. (Supplemental Agenda Item 5.-1).
In accordance with State law, the property owners received notice of the public
hearing, a copy of which is enclosed. The Council asked that the Poway Royal
Mobile Home Park residents be notified, also, prior to their taking action.
If you should have any questions, please call my office.
Sincerely,
Marjorie K. Wahisten, CMC
City Clerk
cc: Planning Services Department
City Hall Located at 13325 Civic Center Drive
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 789, Poway, California 92064 • (619) 748-6600, (619) 695-1400
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