Res P-03-52RESOLUTION NO. P -03 -52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -09 AND
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 03 -10
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 277 - 171 -02, and 35
WHEREAS the City of Poway, Applicant, proposes the construction of a 0.5- million-
gallon water reservoir located a 17301 Butterfield Trail; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2003, the City Council held a duly advertised public
hearing to solicit comments from the public, both pro and con, relative to this application;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1: The City Council has considered the Environmental Initial Study (EIS), Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND), and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program shown as
Exhibit A of this Resolution for Conditional Use Permit 03 -09 and Development Review
03 -10. The subject EIS and MND documentation are fully incorporated herein by this
reference. The City Council finds, on the basis of the whole record before it, that there is
no substantial evidence the project will have a significant impact on the environment, that
the mitigation measures contained in the EIS and Exhibit A hereof will mitigate potentially
significant impacts to a less than significant level, and that the MND reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City. The City Council hereby approves the
MND and the associated Mitigation Monitoring Program attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A.
Section 2: Pursuant to the City of Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan (PSHCP), a
project specific biological report by Dudek and Associates, dated June 2003, was submitted
for the property. Project grading will impact approximately 0.37 acres of onsite Coastal
Sage Scrub located within the Mitigation Areas of the Poway HCP. In accordance with the
Poway HCP, the required findings for approval of the proposed mitigation for the removal
of Coastal Sage Scrub habitat for Conditional Use Permit 03 -09 and Development Review
03 -10 are as follows:
A. The proposed project is inside of the Mitigation Area of the Poway HCP. The
mitigation is consistent with and furthers the implementing objectives of the Poway
HCP in that the applicant will mitigate impacts to 0.37 acres of onsite Coastal Sage
Scrub at a 2:1 ratio. The ratio may double from the standard 2:1 because the
Coastal Sage Scrub is located within an existing designated open space under SP
89 -01 (TTM 89 -13R). The final ratio will be dependant upon the resolution of the
Settlement Agreement between the developers of Old Coach and the Sierra Club.
Said mitigation will be through the preservation of suitable Coastal Sage Scrub
habitat and the recordation of an offsite Biological Conservation Easement Deed
preserving 0.74 or up to 1.48 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub located within the City-
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owned land located within a Van Dam Cornerstone and within the PSHCP Mitigation
Area, APN 316- 020 -22.
B. Preservation of such habitat within the Mitigation Area will contribute toward the
building of the Van Dam Cornerstone and the ultimate total Mitigation Area preserve
system of the HCP. Therefore, such habitat preservation will serve to enhance the
long -term viability and function of the preserve system.
C. The habitat preserved through offsite dedication will be to the long -term benefit of
the PSHCP covered species and their habitats in that the recordation of a Biological
Conservation Easement Deed over undisturbed and unencumbered habitat will
promote a meaningful addition to the assembly of parcels within the Van Dam
Cornerstone that will aid in the preservation of a viable regional system of natural
habitat resources, habitat linkages, buffers, and wildlife corridor.
D. The preserved habitat will foster the incremental implementation of the PSHCP in an
effective and efficient manner in that the preservation of offsite conservation area is
within an identified Van Dam Cornerstone of the Mitigation Area within the City, and
will contribute towards assembling parcels within the Van Dam Cornerstone and the
total Mitigation Area preserve system.
E. The preserved habitat will not result in a negative fiscal impact with regard to the
successful implementation of the PSHCP as the subject mitigation lands are owned
in fee title and managed by the City of Poway.
Section 3: The findings, in accordance with the Section 17.48.070 of the Poway Municipal
Code for CUP 03 -09, approving the construction of a 0.5- milllion- gallon water reservoir, are
made as follows:
A. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code and the Old Coach
Specific Plan 89 -01 in that a water reservoir is conditionally permitted in the zone
and designated for that area.
B. That the location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the use will be
compatible with, and will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to,
adjacent uses, buildings, structures, or natural resources, in that the proposed
facility will be smaller in size than the adjacent water reservoir, will be painted to
blend with the natural conditions, and landscaped with trees and shrubs to screen
the reservoir from surrounding properties.
C. That the harmony in scale, bulk, coverage, and density is consistent with adjacent
uses because the site will be developed with a new reservoir which has been
designed to be compatible with the existing, adjacent reservoir.
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D. That there are available public facilities, services, and utilities because the use will
be located in an area where all necessary facilities are already in place.
E. That there will not be a harmful effect upon desirable neighborhood characteristics,
in that the facility has been designed with input from the neighbors and is intended
to promote compatibility with the existing reservoir and the surrounding
neighborhood.
F. That the generation of traffic will not adversely impact the surrounding streets and/or
the City's Transportation Element, in that the use will remain essentially the same
and adequate off - street parking has been incorporated into the project.
G. That the site is suitable for the type and intensity of the use, in that it is in scale with
the adjacent reservoir and surrounding residential development.
H. That there will not be significant harmful effects upon environmental quality and
natural resources, in that preservation of 1.74 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub has
been preserved offsite to mitigate for habitat lost with the development of the site.
That there are no other relevant negative impacts of the development that cannot
be mitigated.
I The impacts, as described in subsections (A) through (1) of Section 17.48.070, and
the location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed use and the
conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity nor be contrary to the adopted General Plan.
K. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of
Section 17.48.070 of the Poway Zoning Code.
Section 4: The findings, in accordance with Section 17.52.010 of the Poway Municipal
Code for DR 03 -10, for a 0.5- million - gallon water reservoir, are made as follows:
A. The development will not have an adverse aesthetic, health, safety, or
architecturally related impact upon adjoining properties because the structure has
been designed to be architecturally compatible with the adjacent reservoir and
single - family homes in the area and with the input provided through neighborhood
meetings.
B. The development encourages the orderly and harmonious appearance of structure
and property within the City through its consistency with the City of Poway
development standards and compatibility with surrounding architectural themes.
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Section 5: Conditional Use Permit 03 -09 and Development Review 03 -10, consisting of a
0.5- million - gallon water reservoir as shown on the plans dated June 18, 2003, is hereby
approved subject to the following conditions:
A. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and
all other applicable City ordinances in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
B. The use conditionally granted by this permit shall not be conducted in such a
manner as to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of the surrounding
residential and commercial uses.
C. The site shall be developed in accordance with the approved site plans on file in the
Development Services Department and the conditions contained herein. The
applicant shall comply with the Poway Municipal Code and the latest adopted
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code,
National Electric Code, Uniform Fire Code, and all other applicable codes and
ordinances.
D. Prior to Grading Permit issuance, unless other timing is indicated, the
applicant/developer shall complete the following:
Submittal to the City for review and approval of precise grading plans,
erosion control plan, Grading Permit application, and geotechnical report/s to
the Development Services Department.
Grading of the project shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved development plan and in accordance with the Uniform
Building Code, City Grading Ordinance, and City Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control Ordinance.
b. A drainage system capable of handling and disposing of all surface
water originating within the development and all surface water that
may flow onto the development from adjacent lands shall be
constructed.
C. Erosion control, including, but not limited to, desiltation basins, shall
be installed and maintained from October 15th to April 15th. An
erosion control plan shall be prepared by the project civil engineer and
shall be submitted as part of the grading plan. The applicant/
developer shall make provisions to insure proper maintenance of all
erosion control devices.
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d. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) may be required.
If required, the SWPPP shall provide the erosion, sedimentation and
pollution control measures to be used during construction. The plan
should include that haul trucks will have their loads covered to reduce
deposition of material on private or public roads.
The Contractor will provide mechanical street sweeping as necessary
to keep haul route free of materials resulting from construction activity,
as determined appropriate by the City Engineer.
2. The applicant/developer shall pay the following fees and grading securities:
a. Grading Permit, plan checking, inspection, Right -of -Way Permit, and
geotechnical review fees. The Grading Permit fee shall be paid at first
submittal of grading plans.
Posting and /or payment of grading securities.
C. The City reserves the right to waive payment of the above fees and
posting of securities.
d. City approval of soils report and grading plans.
3. Submittal of a request for and hold a pre- construction meeting with a City
Engineering inspector. The applicant/developer shall be responsible that
necessary individuals such as, but not limited to, contractors, subcontractors,
project civil engineer and project soils engineer must attend the pre -
construction meeting.
4. Construction boundaries should be clearly defined with orange construction
fencing to indicate the limits of disturbance. Construction crews should be
made fully aware of these boundaries and not to disturb or remove the
existing vegetation beyond these boundaries.
5. Complete landscape construction documents shall be submitted to and
approved by the Planning Division. Landscape plan check fees are required
upon submittal of the plans. Plans shall be prepared in accordance with the
City of Poway Guide to Landscape Requirements (latest edition) that insure
installation of the 24 -inch box California Pepper and Aleppo Pine trees
around the reservoirs per the concept landscape plan. The landscape plan
shall be consistent with City's fire management guidelines.
6. To create a similar screening appearance, landscaping and irrigation are to
be installed at the same time around the new reservoir and upgraded on the
existing reservoir site based on the concept landscape plan.
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7. Prepare and record a biological conservation easement over the subject
mitigation area.
E. Prior to construction of public improvements, unless other timing is indicated, the
applicant/developer shall complete the following:
1. Submittal to the City for review and approval of improvement plans to the
Development Services Department for the following:
a. The locations and sizes of all utility boxes, vaults, and check valve
assemblies within street rights -of -way shall be shown on the
improvement plans and screened.
2. The applicant/developer shall pay the following fees, and post or pay
appropriate securities:
a. Improvement plan checking and inspection fees.
b. Performance and payment securities. These securities may be
waived by the City Engineer if substantial amount of grading is
completed prior to installation of public improvements and there is
sufficient amount of grading securities still held by the City to complete
the remainder of the grading works and public improvements.
C. Right -of -Way and /or Encroachment Permits, if required as hereupon
mentioned.
d. The City reserves the right to waive payment of the above fees and
posting of securities.
3. Construction vehicles shall not park on Butterfield Trail.
4. Construction vehicles shall use Butterfield Trail as the main access road to
Espola Road. Due to the narrow road, the contractor shall strictly adhere to
the road's 25 mph speed limit and stop signs.
5. Work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The
Director of Development Services must first approve special weekend work,
or work beyond the prescribed hours.
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6. A comprehensive pavement surface inspection will be performed on
Butterfield Trail before and after the construction of the reservoir and the
results of the study will be compared. The inspection will cover up to 3700'
north of Old Coach Road to Overland Pass. These results will then be used
to determine what physical impacts may have been incurred as a result of the
construction vehicle traffic. Cartegraph PavementView Plus software will be
used to collect and analyze field data. Particular areas of structural damage
or failure caused by construction traffic will be noted in the post construction
survey and repaired to a serviceable condition prior to release of securities,
subject to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.
If blasting is required, the contractor shall abide by the criteria identified in the
contract specification documents that, in summary, include: A registered civil
or geotechnical engineer or a certified engineering geologist or a State of
California registered geophysicist with a minimum five years of recent
experience to supervise the blasting operation, notification of appropriate
property owners when the blasting would occur, seismic monitoring, methods
to insure that no debris leaves the site, and dust control.
8. No private improvements shall be placed or constructed within City
easements unless any one of the following is satisfied:
a. An Encroachment Permit has been issued by the City for the
improvements; or
b. An encroachment removal agreement has been executed by the
developer /owner and subsequently approved by the City; or
C. Approval of grading or improvement plans, on which a Right -of -Way
Permit has been issued for the private improvements shown to be
constructed.
d. The City reserves the right to choose any or all of the above, under
certain circumstances, when City deems necessary.
9. In accordance with Condition H of the PSHCP Incidental Take Permit, a take
of active California Gnatcatchers nests, which includes harassment of the
bird due to grading noise and vibrations from February 15 through July 1, is
not permitted. Therefore, grading during this timeframe will only be
permitted, subject to having met City and USFWS conditions to the
satisfaction of the Director. A request to grade between February 15 and
July 1 must be received no later than December 15.
The applicant is hereby advised that, during grading, if active nests are found
within 500 feet of the grading, the grading activity shall be stopped until such
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time as mitigation measures to the satisfaction of the City and the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are implemented. There is no
guarantee that grading will be allowed to resume.
Prior to Building Permit issuance, unless other timing is indicated, the following
conditions shall be satisfied:
1. Completion of and approval by the City of rough grading of the project site.
2. City approval of soils compaction report.
3. City approval of a certification of line and grade. The certification shall be
prepared by the project's civil engineer or City- approved designee.
4. Plans shall note that the color of the reservoir shall be "Desert Tan."
5. Payment of development fees to the City, unless other payee is indicated.
The fees and the corresponding amounts are as follows and are subject to
change without further notice. The amounts to be paid shall be those in
effect at time of payment.
If a new or larger water meter is required, credit will be given for the existing
connection.
Water base capacity fee
For 1" meter
For 1'/2" meter
For 2" meter
Other meter sizes
Water meter fee
For 1" meter
For 1'/2" meter
For 2" meter
Other meter sizes
_ $ 6,678.00 per meter
_ $10,388.00 per meter
_ $16,694.00 per meter
= Contact Engineering Division
_ $ 270.00 per meter
_ $ 600.00 per meter
_ $ 800.00 per meter
= Contact Engineering Division
SDCWA capacity charge (applicable to potable water only) - To be paid by
separate check, payable to San Diego County Water Authority but remitted
through the City of Poway.
For 1" meter = $ 3,206.00 per meter
For 1'/2' meter = $ 6,012.00 per meter
For 2" meter = $10,421.00 per meter
Other meter sizes = Contact Engineering Division
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G. Prior to the City's approval for occupancy and release of securities, unless other
timing is indicated, the following conditions shall be satisfied:
1. Completion of public improvements.
2. City approval of record drawings of the grading and improvement plans.
3. Dedication of any easements to the City for new public water lines, if any.
4. Posting of a warranty bond for the constructed public improvements,
including water and street improvements.
5. Grading securities shall be released only upon completion of the project
and upon City approval of the record drawings of the grading plans.
6. Performance securities for public improvements, if posted and separate
from the grading securities, shall only be reduced twice before completion
of improvements.
7. Payment securities and remaining performance securities, if any, shall
be released no sooner than 90 days after the City's acceptance of
improvements, posting of warranty security, and approval of record
drawings.
The City reserves the right to change the timeline for compliance of the
above conditions and /or waive the posting of warranty security for the
public improvements.
9. The new reservoir is to be painted Desert Tan. The existing reservoir will
be painted Desert Tan, with the completion of its planned rehabilitation.
The repainting should take place as soon as practicable and feasible, as
determined by the Director of Public Works.
10. A "rustic appearing" gate shall be installed near the entrance of the
access road, subject to the approval of the Director of Development
Services. The gate should be set back a sufficient distance to preclude
vehicles from blocking Butterfield Trail.
11. Construction hours shall be Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.
12. The following improvements shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the
Fire Marshal:
a. Fire Department access for use of fire fighting equipment shall be
provided to the immediate job construction site at the start of
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construction and maintained at all times until construction is
completed.
Section 7: The terms and conditions of Conditional Use Permit 03 -09 and Development
Review 03 -10 shall be binding upon the permittee and all persons, firms and corporations
having an interest in the property subject to these permits and the heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns of each of them, including municipal corporations,
public agencies and districts.
Section 8: This approval shall become null and void if Building Permits are not issued for
this project by August 19, 2005, at 5:00 p.m.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
State of California, at a regular meeting this 19th day of August 2003.
ATTEST:
Lori nne Peoples, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Lori Anne Peoples, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify, under the
penalty of perjury, that the foregoing Resolution No. P- 03 -52, was duly adopted by the City
Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 19th day of August 2003, and that it
was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: EMERY, GOLDBY, HIGGINSON, REXFORD
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CAFAGNA
^p
Cori nne Peoples, City Clerk
City t Poway
CRY OF POWAY
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY
AND CHECKLIST
A. INTRODUCTION
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This Environmental Initial Study and Checklist, along with Information contained In the public record,
comprise the environmental documentation for the proposed project as described below pursuant to
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Based upon the information
contained herein and in. the public record, the City of Poway has prepared a Negative Declaration for
#4 proposed project.
S. PROJECT INFORM&UgH
1. Project T"tlr te: --CUP 03 -091DR 03- 10.8oca Raton Reservo�ge Upgrade
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: CitvyfP_owav
13328 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064
3. Contact Person and Phone Number. Jim Lvan. 858- 679.4257
4. Project Location: Butterfield Trail Road: 277 - 1X-02 and 3§
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Poway, 13325 Civic Center Orfirg„ PovvaY, -
6. General Plan Designation: Planned _EC and Zoning: PC
7. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including by not limited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or oifske features necessary for its
Implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary).
The Boca Raton reservoir site is isolated on top of a hilf, in a gated residential area, and Is
surrounded by homes built over a number of different years. The site Is located between
Tam O'Shanter Drive on the north, south and west, and on the east by Old Coach Road..
Currently, site access is from the 40-foot-wide easement, which originates at Tam O'Shanter
Drive, across the west side of Parcel 2 on Parcel Map No. 17898. In addition, a 20- foot -vide
water easement runs across the north side of Parcel 2 on Parry Map ' No. 17898 and
ultimately merges with the tank site property from the north. The site varies from an
elevation of 883 feet on the westerly side of the tank, to an elevation of 840 on the eastern
property slope. Electrical power is provided to the site via overhead wires running along a
12- foot -wide SDG &E easement across the western side of Parcel 2 on Panel Map 17898.
The existing reservoir Is located on a 0.4 -arse eke and the new tank wig be located on an
adjoining 0.7 acres. The new site is covered with a mix of native vegetation, large boulders,
and disturbed land.
A chain link fence sunnounds the tank and perimeter road (with an entrance gate located at the
top of the access road, almost parallel with the tank easement bbundary on the west). The
access driveway and perimeter road is asphalt concrete paved with berms to direct site
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drainage. The site is landscaped, with an Irrigation system, Mostly low, natural vegetation
and very large boulders surround the site.
The new 0.54nilion- gallon water reservoir will be constructed adjacent to the existing
reservoir. The project Includes grading, paving, landscaping, and irrigation of the existing and
new reservoirs. The existing 1.0- million -galon tank was constructed based on the anticipated
development in the Stone Ridge area. Subsequent development in and around the Stone
Ridge area, In addition to the additional new standby and emergency capacities required by
the insurance Services Office (180), the UWdbrm Fire Code, and the City Water System Master
Plan warrants the need for the additional reservoir. Approximately 325,000 gallons is required
by the ISO and Safety Services Department to assist in fighting wild land frees. The remaining
175,000 gallons serves for an ernergencylstandby reserve for use on hot days when the
demand for water, often at rapid rates, could exceed the capacity of the existing tank. Under
this worst -case scenario, little water would be available to assist the Fire Department should
there be a structure or wildland fire.
8. ' Surrounding land Uses and Setting: Slggie -faMly homes and vacant oven space lands
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval, or participation
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 %ikywing pages.
❑ Land Use and Planning
❑
Transportation1Circulation
❑
Public Services
❑ Population and Housing
❑
Bloloocal Resources
❑
UMW= and Service
❑ Gedogical Problems
❑
Energy and Mineral
Systems
❑ Water
Resources
❑
Aesthetics
• Air Quality
CI
HazardsMazardous Materials
❑
Cultural Resources
• Agricultural Resources
❑
Noise
❑
Recreation
• Mandatory Findings of
Significance
Determination (To be completed by the lead Agency):
On the basis of this Initial evaluation that includes an evaluation of a bkkVical study and Focus
Gnatcatcher Survey by Merkel and Associates, data June, 2003 and an archeological review by
Brian Smith and Associates, and a Geotednnical Review by Terra Costa Consulting Group dated
August 2002:
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I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and 0
a NEGATNE DECLARATION vvrl be prepared.
I find that aHhough the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there vA not be a significant effect in this case revisions in the project have been made by or
agreed to by the project proponent. 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 are required.
I find that the proposed MAY have a "potentially significant impact" 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, ❑
because all potentially significant -eff xts (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
or NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided
or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
June 9,,f003
Date
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C. Checklist
ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MfnGATION
INCORPORATION
I. AESTHETICS. WouldtheprojEq
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic
x
— highway?
b. Have a demonstrable negative
x
aesthetic effect?
c. Create light or care?
x
11. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES.
In determining whether Impacts to
agricultural resources are
signdficant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land
x
Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (9997) prepared by the
California Department of
Conservation as an optional
model to use In assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland.
Would the pro
ject
a. Convert prime farmland, unique
farmland, or farmland of statewide
Importance (farmland), as shown
on the maps prepared pursuant to
x
the Farmland Mapping and
MorAming Program of the
California Resources Agency, to
n Mural use?
b. CorrElid with existing xonlng' for
agricthlrai use, or a Williamson
x
Act contract?
c. involve other granges In the
existing environment which, due
to their location or nature, could
x
result In conversion of farmland to
non-agricultural use.
AIR QUALITY. Where available,
the significance criteria
established by the applicable air
quality management or air
pollution control district may be
relied upon to make the following
detw ninations. Would ft
a. Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the applicable
x
air uali n?
4
M
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1ssUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS Tt1AN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
Mf OATEN
INCORPORATION
b. Violate any air quality standard
or contribute substantially to an
X
existing or projected air quality
violation?
C. EVose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant
x
concentrations?
d. Create objectionable odors
affecting a substantial number of
X
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the
a. Have a substantial adverse
effect, etitrer directly or Vrough
habitat mod'iications, on any
spades Identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special
X
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 stantial adverse
effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural
community Identified in local or
X
regional plans. polices,
regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial advem effect
on federally protected wetlands
as defined by Section 404 of the
Mean Water Act (Including, but
X
not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, eta) through direct
removal, filing, hydrological
Interruption. or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the
ffxrm ent of any native resident
or migratory fish or wildlife
spades or with established native
resident migratory wildlife
X
corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery sites?
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENT ALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MITIGATION
INCORPORATION
e. Conflict with any total policies or
ordinances prated W biological
X
resources, such as a tree
Weservation Policy or ordnance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat conservation
Plan, Natural Community
X
Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional or state
habitat conservation art?
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES.
Would the Pro
a. Cause a substantial adverse
X
change in the significance of a
historical resource as defined to
Section 15064.5
b. Directly or indirectly destroy a
X
unique paleontological resource
or site or unique geologic
feature?
c. Disturb any human remains,
X
lmkx" those interred outside of
foimal cemeteries?
Vi. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would
the
a. Expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of loss,
InJury or dead
1) Rupture of a known earthquake
fauk as delineated on the most
reoerut Alquist- Priolo Earthquake
X
Fawn Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist fa' the area or
based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault? Refer
to Division of Mmes and Geology
S l Publication 42.
X
ii seismic around shakt ?
X
111) Seismic-related ground failure,
i
X
iv lauxtslides?
X
b. Result in substantial soil erosion
or the lass of
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGMRCANT
SIGNIRCANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
W 111GATION
INCORPORATION
c. Be located on a geologic unit or
soil that Is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of
the project, and poterMagY rh3 *
x
in on or off site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or 92! ?
d. Be located on expansive soli, as
defined In Table 18-1 -0 of the
UnUrn Building Code (1994),
x
creating substantial risk to We or
e. Have soils incapable of
adequately supping the use of
septic tanks or alternative
x
wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not annullable
for the dis of wastewater?
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. would the Pw
a. Create a significant hazard to the
pLdit or the environment through
the routine transport, use, or
x
clLsposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
x
accident conditions I n okft the
release of hazardous materials
Into the em4ronment?
c. Ertdt hazardous emissions or
handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials,
x
substances, or waste within one-
quarter mile of an exis" or
school?
d. Be looted on a site which Is
Included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant
x
to Government Code Section
659OZ5 and, as a result, would it
create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MITIGATION
INCORPORATION
a. For a project located within an
airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been
adopted, within miles of a public
X
airport or public use airport. would
the prujod result in a safety
hazard for people residing or
worldpq within the pro
led area?
f. For a project in the vicinity of a
Ovate airstrip, would the projed
result In a safety hazard for
X
people residing or working In the
proled area?
g. Impair implementation of, or
physically in%rfere with, an
adopted emergency response
X
plan or emergency evacuation
lan?
h. Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or
death Involving wildland fires
indudhV where wildlands are
X
acljacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are Intermixed
with wiidlands?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER
QUALITY. Would the pgW
a. Result in an Increase in pollutant
dWkmge to receiving waters?
Consider water quality parameters
such as temperature, ctssotved "
oxygen, turbidity and other typical
X
storm water pollutants (e.g. heavy
.
metals, pathogens, petroleum
derivatives, synthetic organics,
sedimeK nutrients, oxygen-'
demanding substances, and
trash .
b. Result in significant alteration of
receiving water quality during or
X
folTo+ft construction?
c. Result In increased impervious
surfaces and associated
X
increased runoff?
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LE:iS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SION04CANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MITIGATION
INCORPORATION
d. Greats a significant adverse
eNronmental impact b drainage
x
patterns due to changes in runoff
flaw rates or volumes?
e. Substantially deplete
groundwater supplies or Interfere
substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume
or a louring of the local
X
groundwater table-lever
(e.g, the production rate of pre-
existing nearby wells would drop
to a level, which would not
support existing land uses or
planed uses for which permits
'have been granted.
f. Result In increased erosion
X
downstream?
g. Project tributary to an already
Impaired Water body as listed on
the Clean Water Act Seaton
X
W3(d) list? If so, can it result in
an increase In any pollutant for.
which the water body Is already
icn
ti. Is the project tributary to other
environmentally sensitive areas?
X
Is so, can it exacerbate already
senslifive Conditions?
1. •Have a potentially significant
environmental impact on surface
X
water quality, to either marine,
fresh of wetland waters?
j. Have a potentially significant
adverse Impact orr ground water
X
u
'
k. Cause or contribute to an
excisdance of applicable surface
or groundwater receiving water
X
quality objectives or degradation
of beneficial uses?
I. Impact aquatic, wetland, or
X
ri adan habitat?
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m. Create or contribute nrnoif water
which would exceed the rapacity
of existing or planned star mwater
X
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
rurOft?
n. Place housing within a 100 near
flood hazard area as mapped on
a Federal Flood Hazard boundary
X
or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation
map?
o. Piave within a 100 -year food
hazard area structures which
would impede or redirect flood
X
flows?
p. F.Vosing people or structures to
a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, Irtcluding
X
flooding as a result of the falure of
a levee or dam?
q. Inundation by serche, tsunami, or
mudflow?
X
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Would the 'ect:
a. Physically dime an established
Coll
X
b. Conflict with applicable Nand use
plan. policy, or regulation of an
agency with jurisdiction over the
project (Including, but not krftd
X
to the general plan. specific plan,
kKW coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the .
purpose of avoiding or rrOgating
an environmental effeCl?
c. Condd with any applicable
habitat conservation plan or
X
natural community conservation
pim-
X. MINERAL RESOURCES.
Ject:
would the pro
a. Result In the loss of availability of
a known mineral restiuroe that
would be of future value to the
X
region and the residents of the
state?
b. Result in the loss of availability of
a iocapy-important mineral
resource recovery site
X
delineated on a local general
plan, specific plan or other land
use an?
Fh:
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
•
MITIGATION
INCORPORATION
Xl. NOISE. Would the project result
In-
a. Exposure of persons to, or
generation of, noise levels in
excess of standards established
In the local general plan or noise
X
ordinance. or applicable
standards of otter• ?
b. Exposure of persons to, or
generation of ex0essive
X
ground borne vibration or
gMW home noise levels?
c. A substantial permanent Increase
In ambient noise levels in the
X
project vicinity above levels
gMM wMxxA the
d. A substantial temporary or
periodic increase In dent
noise levels In the M*d vicinity
X
above levels existing without the
e. For a project located within an
airport land use plan or. where
such a plan has not been
adopted, within two nrdies of a
X
public airport or public use
airport, would the project expose
people residing or working In the
project area to excessive noise
Weis?
f. For a pmjed within the vicinity of
a private airstrip, would the
Pry expose people residing or
X
working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
XIL POPULATION AND HOUSING.
Would the ed:
a. induce substantial growth in an
area either dirediy (for exerhple.
by proposing new homes and
X
businesses} or Indkedly (for
example, through extension of
reads or other Infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of
existing housing, necessitating
X
the construedon of replacement
hous elsewhere?
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MITIGAT10N
INCORPORATION
a Displace substantial numbers of
People, necessitating the
construction of trnerrt
X
boos elsewhere?
XIII. PU13UC SERVICES.
a. Would the project result in
substantial adverse physical
Impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilifts,
X
need for new or physically altered
govermrmerntaf facilities, the
constructlon of which could cause
significant environmental impacts,
In order to maintain acceptable
swAce ratios, response times or
other performance objects for
ga of the ubllc services.
1. Fire pM120 n?
X
H. Poke ?
X
tli. Schools?
X
IV. Parks?
X
V. Other c facilities?
X
XN. RECREATION
a. Would the project increase the
use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other
rea fatuities such that
X
substantial physical deterioration
of the facility would occur or be
aooakwated?
b. Does the project include
recreational facilities or require the
construc lion or expansion of
X
recreational facilities which might
have an adverse physical effect
on the emvironmerrt?
W. TRANSPORTATION
liRAFFIC! Would the PrOlect
a. Cause an Increase in trait, which
Is substantial In relation to the
existing traffic bad and capacity
X
of the street system Q.e., result In a
substaMal Increase In either the
numter of vehicle hips, the volume►
to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at Intersections)?
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Issue
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
NO
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MMGAnON
INCORPORAnON
b. Exceed, either individually or
X
cumulatively, a level of service
standard established by the county
conossuon management agency
for deslanated roads or ?
a Result in a change in air treffrc
X
patterns, including either an
increase in traffic kr.%gs or a
change In location that results in
substantial g1ft risks?
d. Substanb* Increase hazards
.X
due to a design feature (e.g.,
sharp cxuves or dangerous
intersections) or Irmornpatible
uses e.. farm u t ?
e. Result In inadequate emergency
X
access?
L Result In Inadequate parking
X
ca
g. Cor>f d with adopted policies,
plans, or Programs supporting
altemative transportation (e.g.,
X
bus turnouts, b racks)?
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE
SYSTEMS. Would the
a. wastewater treatment
require rents of the applic"
Regional watgr Quality Cmtrvl
X
Board?
b. Require or result in the
construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities
or expansion of existing
X
fads, the construction of
which could cause significant
enviranmentai effects?
c. Require or result in the
constnxction of new stomwater
drainage bxftes or expansion of
X
n
existing facilities, the construction
of which eotm cause significant
environmental effects?
d. Have sufficient water supplies
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and
X
resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
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ISSUE
POTENTIALLY
POTENTIALLY
LESS THAN
No
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
SIGNIFICANT
IMPACT
IMPACT
UNLESS
IMPACT
MITIGATION
INCORPORATION
e. Result In the determination by the
wastewater treatment provider,
which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate
x
capacity to serve project's
projected demand in addition to
the provider's existing
ocxmunitments?
f. Be served be a landfill with
suSident pemnitted capacity to
X
accommodate the project's said
waste disposal needsT
g. Comfy with federal, site and
local statutes and regulations
X
misted to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS
OF SIGNIFICANCE
a. toes the projed have the potential
to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce
the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self.
X
sustaining levels. Threaten to
elln*mte a plant or animal
community, reduce the rurmber or
restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or
e Important examples or
the major periods of California
history or
b. Does the project have impels thal
are irdually pmited, but
cumulatively considerable?
(vurnulative considerable` means
X
that the Incremental effects of a
project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects
of other current projects, and the
effect of future ?
c. Does the project have
environmental effects. which
will cause substantial adverse
X
effects an human beings,
either directly or Ind
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D. DISCUSSION OF ENV1R0NMgK& k"V_Al.UATION
Please refer to the Environmental Initial Study Checklist Form above when reading the
following evaluation.
1. AESTHETICS:
The proms proposes the construction of a new 0.54millb"aibn water reservoir that
Is 43 feet high and 46-feet In diameter. Although it will be'smaller than the 1- million-
gallon reservoir located 40 feet to the east, the new reservoir will still be visible from
most areas of Pansy north of Espola Road.
Mitt "on: To minimize the visual Impact of the reservoir the site will be landscaped
with a We-ftred series of trees. Pepper tress will be planted along the lower Mopes
surrounding the tank and pine trees near the top of slope. The Intent Is that the taller
pines will help seen the upper portions of -the tank and the Pepper trees will fit[ in
the lower canopy. The emoting tank was previously planted with eucalyptus trees.
Over the years, many of the two have died. As part of this project, the existing tank
wia• be re- landscaped in a similar fashion as the new reservoir. Additional planting
w1I also be placed on the south side of the access easement road. This will further
help shield the reservoirs from residents located to the south.
The color of the. reservoir has also been considered as a key element in minkr*rg
the visuat impact of the tank. Color options considered by the City and presented to
.- the Old Coach Home Owners Association ranged from blue, to tan,. to various
shades of green. The Old Coach Home Owners Association agreed that the
reservoirs should be painted Desert Tan. The paint shall incorporate a flat non-
shining, base. This is ,tire same color that the Her#age 11 reservoir, located
appmftattety one mile to the north, has been painted. For compatlbilKy, the
adjacont 1.0 -meson- gallon reservoir will be painted the same color.In the near future.
MM ve Lpcadon The 910 Water System Zone was developed In the late 1950s
to serve the StoneKtdge area. When considering a site for a new reservoir, various
locations within several miles of the service area were considered. The key element
was that the new reservoir had to be located very dose to the 910 elevation to
maintain the reWired pressures to serve the surrounding development. The existing
Boca Raton site is one of the highest knolls in the service area. Several knolls on
the hillside located on the east side of the Old Coach valley were also considered.
While there was a potential alternative site avallable, environmental, design, and
construe costs associated with constructing the reserWir, constructing/Installing
the pipe down through the valley and back up the hid to interoonnerpt to the existing
reservoir system made the project at that location unfeasible.
11. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: The project will not have a significant adverse
Impact on any agricultural resouroes in that there Is no agrlc ultural resource located
within the project area.
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111. AIR QUALITY: The inspection and servicing of the new water reservoir by City
vehicles will result in a minor cumulative increase in emissions. However, the
Increase is not considered significant and does not conflict with air quality programs.
Air quality in the surrounding area will also temporarily be impacted by construction
vehicles, welding, and grading during construction
Mftaft AN construction vehicles are to follow Best Management Practices
(BMPs) to reduce the amount of missions and dust This includes the proper
tuning of vehicles and the use of water trucks during grading, covering the rear of
the trucks exporting material to prevent dust and dirt from impacting the residents
and vehicles in the area, and potentially including a street sweeping program to
remove excess dirt that may be deposited on the local private roads. The street
sweeping option will be discussed with the contractor as part of their construction
responsibilities.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: The project is located in the north pbrtion of Poway,
within the Old Coach area. The site Is located on the top of a rocky knoll at an
approximate elevation of 880 feet and is adjacent to. an existing 1- million- gallon City
water reservoir. The project site encompasses approximately 1.1 acres, although
the biological survey area encompassed a far wide- ranging area, 5:11 ages, as part
of the Focused Gnatcatcher survey. The site consists of sage scrub habitat,
including areas of rocky outcrops, access roads, the existing reservoir, and
disturbed/paved areas around the tank and project area. In addition, the
surrounding native habitat continues to the northeast and southeast of the existing
water tank, and functions as part of a regional north/south wildlife corridor. Access
to the site is via a private easement with a connection to Butterfield Trail, which
connects with Old Coach Road and Espola Road. The project site is located within
the Planned Resource Protection Area (PRPA) 6 the City of Poway Subarea Habitat
Conservation Plan Mitigation Area, but outside of the Biological Core Linkage Area
(BCLA).
A biological report was prepared by Merkel & Associates, Inc., dated June 2, 2003,
to evaluate the potential impacts associated with the construction of the new
reservoir. A Focused Gnatc etcher Survey was also conducted by Merkel &
Associates that identified one male and one juvenile approximately 200 feet from the
project area.
The. biological constraint survey of the reservoir revealed a site comprised of
primarily 0.37 acres of Diegan Coastal Sage Scrub and 0.08 acres of disturbed
habitat consisting of the paved and graded areas around the reservoir.
The report Indicated that the project would impact 0.37 acres of Diegan Coastal
Sage Scrub. The Poway HCP requires a 2:1 mitigation ratio for Coastal Sage
Scrub, requiring the preservation of 0.74 acres of equal or. better habitat. However,
since the additional acreage was assigned from an existing biological open space
easement,-the mitigation rates is doubled. At a 4:1 ratio, the project will require the
off -site preservation of 1.48 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub. Aside from the impacts to
the Coastal Sage Scrub, no significant impacts to sensitive -plants or animals are
expected from the proposed project. As the surrounding area is in preserved
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through an open space easement as part of the Old Coach development, mitigation
will be offsite within a City acquired mitigation parcel.
1 ati : Mitigation for the project impacts will be provided within a City -owned
parcel situated In the Van Dam Cornerstone located on the west boundary of the
City, north of Poway Road (APN 316-020 -22). Mitigation for the reservoir related
project impacts would utlize a portion of the unencumbered vegetative communities
located on this off -site mitigation parcel. The off -site mitigation area was selected
because (1) it was part of a previous mitigation area for the Blue Sky Educational
Center, (2) it is adjacent to larger open space areas preserved through City
acquisition; (3) it is located within the Van Dam Cornerstone; and, (4) it assists In
fulfilling the mitigation potential of the Cornerstone adding to the connectivity
between mitigation areas.
V. - -CULTURAL RESOURCES: Brian Smith and Associates conducted an archeological
review of the new reservoir site. No resources were found within- the project area.
Additloonally, no cultural impacts were anticipated with the construction of the project
In that portions of the site have been previously disturbed anWor graded over the
past 50 years in association with the construction of the existing reservoir, road
access, piping, drainage, and cable television Improvements.
Vi. GEOLOGY AND SOILS: There are no known landslides to the immediate area, nor
is the subject area located I n.proximity to any major fault. A geotechniical report was
prepared for the project by Terra Costa Consulting Group, dated, August 23, 2002.
The report found the site to contain three main layers: a thin layer of topsoil ranging
from 1 -2 feet deep, a layer of weathered granitic- bedrpck ranging from 2 to 45 feet
deep, and a bottom layer of unweathered granitic bedrock that cannot be excavated
without blasting. Seismographic traverses were conducted to determine soli
structure. The study found that idst below the topsoil layer'iays a series of large
boulders. Development of the site may require the removal of these boulders.
Depending on their size, they could be removed with standard grading equipment. If
too large, blasting may be required. if blasting is required a restrictive series of
conditions has been included into the project specifications that will require, at
minimum: A registered civil or geotechnical engineer or a certified engineering
geologist or a State of California registered geophysicist with a minknum five years
of recent experience to supervise the blasting operation, notation of appropriate
prop" owners when the blasting would oc wr..seismic monitoring, methods to
Insure that no debris leaves the site, and dust control. In addition, a grading. permit
shall be required for the project. AN grading shall comply with. City standards,
NPDES provisions, and BMPs shall 'be required to reduce dust and provide
acceptable erosion control. .
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The project area Is not Identified on
the San Diego County hazardous site list. The project Will deal with the storage and
delivery of water and will not Introduce any new hazardous materials into the area.
As such, no Wgnifrcant Impacts in the area of hazard or hazardous materials are
anticipated.
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VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER- QUALITY: There are no known stroams or creeks in
the immediate vicinity of the proposed reservoir. As such, the project will not have a
significant environmental impact on any ground or surface water quality or quantity,
aquatic, wetland, or riparian habitat. An Incremental Increase in the amount of
surface runoff could result from the construction of Impervious surfaces when the
reservoir and surrounding driveway are developed. This could potentially degrade
water quality in the area.
MittgAon: The project will incorporate a drainage system capable of handling all
drainage running through or generated on the subject property. To minimize the
potentiall for polluted runoff during construction on the site, development of the
property will require compliance with City SUSMP and NPDES standards to minimize
quantity and improve the quality of any surface runoff.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING: The placement of a water reservoir is conditionally
permitted in the Planned Community zone. The project has been designed to
comply with the Poway General Plan, the Poway Municipal Code, and the Poway
Habitat Conservation Plan. Therefore, the project will not result In a significant
adverse impact on the planned land use In the area.
X. MiNERAL RESOURCES: According to the City's Master Environmental
Assessment, there are no known'rmneral resources in the project area. Therefore,
the project will not have a signifcant adverse impact on any known mineral
resource.
Xl. NOISE: There will be little or no new noise associated wWi the operation of the new
reservoir. There will be an Incremental, temporary, increase In the amount of noise
generated with the construction of the reservoir. The contractor will be required to
comply with the requirements and .limitations of the City's Noise Ordinance.
Xll. POPULATION AND FUSING: As a water reservoir the project will not have a
significant adverse impact on population or housing in the area in that the use will
not displace existing housing or generate significant demarld for housing in the area.
It will be serving development already anticipated In the City's General Plan.
XiII. PUBLIC SERVICES: The construction of the water reservoir will not create any new
demand on ~re or other government services. Public Works staff currently
Inspects the existing reservoir 2 to 3 times a week. No new additional trips are
anticipated in association with the new reservoir. There are adequate public servioes
to serve the project. Therefore, the project will not have a significant adverse impact
on public services in the area.
XIV. RECREATION: The construction of the water reservoir will not have a significant
adverse Impact on recreation resources in the area, In that It wlll not'impact or cause
the need for, or expansion of, any -new parks or trall systems.
XV. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC: Maintenance and inspection of the reservoirs
will typically require no more than. two trips per week. City staff: already regularly
visits the existing tank. As such, the project wilt not create any. new significant
impact to local or regional roadways. Construction of the reservoir will create an
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Incremental, temporary, Increase in the amount of traffic in the area. Staff has
evaluated three alignments to route construction traffic, They include Butterfield
Trail, Tam O'Shanter/Cloudcroft, and St. Andrews Drive. Traveling from the
reservoir site to Espola Road the length is 0.8 miles along Butterfield Trail, 2.0 miles
along the Tam O'Shanter/Ckwdcroft alignment, and 2.3 miles along the St. Andrews
Drive alignment. Each alignment has sing"mily homes that access directly to the
noted roadways. Although nanower than the other roadways, Butterfield Trall
provides the safest, quickest route back to Espola Road. This is based on the
Incremental number of homes and side streets that directly access to the other loads
and the increased potential for conflicts along these routes. The shorter distance
also provides for the shortest time to exit the residential neighborhood. Due to the
narrow 26- foot -vide paved roadway, strict compliance with local speed Gmifs and
stop signs will be stressed to the contractor.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: The construction of the water reservoir will
not, itself, require the construction or addition of new wafter or create the demand for
any new wastewater treatment facilities. Construction of the water reservoir will
create a positive Impact by providing the necessary fire and emergency water
storage to serve the project area. The electrical service provided to the site via
overhead line is adequate to serve the new reservoir.
XVII. MANDATORY FINDING OF SIGNIFICANCE: The project will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment that cannot be mitigated.
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CITY aF POWAY'
MICKEY CAFAGNA, Manx
BETTY RE MRD. Deputy Mayor y
BOS h�iERY, Ccwnciimembcr '
JAY GOLDBY, Councilmember
DON H1GGlNSON, Councilmomber i
TM
CITY OF POWAY
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
1. Name and Address of Applicant: City of Poway, 13325 Civic Center Drive,
Poway, CA 92084
2. Project Name -and Brief Description of Project Environmental Assessment
Conditional Use Permit 03-09, Development Review 03-10, City of Poway,
Applicant, A request to construct a 0.5 -mill ion gallon water reservoir, adjacent to
the existing 1- million gallon Boca Raton water reservoir, on a 1.1 acre site
located at located at 17301 Butterfield Trail In the Planned Community (PC)
zone.
3. In accordance with Resolution 83-084 of the City of Poway, ianplementing the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the City of Poway City Council has
found that the above project will not have a significant effect upon the
environment and has approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration. An
Environmental Impact Report will not be required.
4. This Mitigated " Negative Declaration is comprised of this -form along with the
Environmental Initial Study that includes the Initial Study and Chec�Ciist
5. The decision of the City Council of the City of Poway is final.
Contact Person: Jk-n LM Phone: (858) b79 -4257
Approved by: Date: must 19.200
Niall Fritz, Director of Development Services
Attachments:
Environmental Initial Study
Resolution No. P -03 -52
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Exhibit A
NINawon Measure
Timing
Pes b5
Aesthetics
a. The reservoir shag be painted Desert Tan
Prior to operation
Applicant
incorporating a flat, non - shining, base. The existing
reservoir will be repainted the same color when
determined practicable and feasible, as by the
Director of Public Works
b. Bath reservoirs shall be landscaped at the same time
Prior to OpMWn
Applicant
Biology
a. Construction boundaries shall be dearly staked and
flagged to Indicate the limits of disturbance.
Prior to grading
Applicant
Construction crews should be made fully aware of
these boundaries.
b. Stagingisiorage areas for construction equipment
Prior to issuance of
Applicant
and materials shall be located In existing disturbed
grading pm*
areas. No equipment maintermce shag be
During on
performed near the Mitigation Area.
c. Spoils, hash, and any debris should be removed off-
During operations
Applicant
site to an approved disposal f*ft
d. To prevent edge effects degrading the adjoining
Prior to issuance of
Applicant
native habitat, projed landscaping shag not include
grading Permit
the use of invasive exotic species, which are able to
profiferate and aggressively alter or displace
indigenous biological communities. Specifically, the
Introduction of the following invasive species shag be
prohibited: Iceplant (Mesernbryanthernum op.).
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setac eum), Giant Reed
(Amndo donax), Pampas Grass (Cortadetia
seUoana), Peruvian Pepper Tree (Schinus mole),
and Eucalyptus (Eucab7 tus sp.).
e. Impacts to 0.37 acre of Diegan Coastal Sage Snub
Prior to Issuannce of
Apprcant
shag be mitigated at a 4:1 replacement ratio through,
grading. l it
the off-slte preservation of Dlegan Coastal Sage.
Scrub In a biological open space easement over the
parcel within the Van Dam Cornerstone of City's
PSHCP Mitigation Area. A conservOw easement
shall be placed over the mitigation area.
f. Although no Gnatcatchere were observed in the
Prior to issuance of
Applicant
project area, construction activities are discouraged
grading Pew
during breeding season (Febnmry 15 through July1).
During construction
Potential construction noise groitations shag be
kVGradon
consistent with the noise level policies noted in the
Poway SHOP.
Resolution No. P -03 -52
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Geology & a. Should blasting be required, a problast survey, Prior to blasting Applicant
Solis neighborhood notification, seism monkoring, debris
and dust control sly be supervised by a
registered/oer sd geotechnical engineer or
geologist, or geophysicist with tine or more years of
Wasting experience.
Land Use a. Cvnsbuc Wn vehicles shall not parlc on Butterfield j During construction j ApplIcent
b. Construction vehicles shag use Butterfield Traci as UUring catstntxtion App► w t
the main access road to Espole Road. Oue to the
narrow road, the contractor shag strictly adhere to the
road's 25 mph speed lirndt and stop signs.
c. Butterfield Trail shag be surveyed and videotaped by , to construction Applicant
the contractor and City inspec to s denoting its
existing condition, cracks, and Impertbcdons. Upon
completion of the project, the road shall be
reinspected and compared against the video to
identffy any damage resulting from construction
vehicles. Any identified damage shall be rrepadred to
bring the road back to the pyre- project conditix, or
better, subject to the satisfaction of the O'rrector of
Development Services.
d. A *rusdc appearing" gate strati be (nstaAad near the Prior to carrpletion Applicant
entry of fire access road, subject to the approval
of the Olrsctor of Development Services. The gate
should be set back a sufficient distance to preclude
vehicles from blocking Butterfield Trail.
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