Res P-04-35RESOLUTION NO. P -04 -35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 03 -15
TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC PARK
ON APPROXIMATELY 8.5 ACRES NEAR THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF THE AUBREY STREET /MIDLAND ROAD INTERSECTION
IN THE RURAL RESIDENTIAL C ZONE
APNs: 314- 182 -20, 24, 33, 34, 44, 46, 50 AND 51
WHEREAS, at the March 20, 2003, City Council Workshop, the City Council heard
a presentation of the Poway Girls Softball League (PGSL) proposal to jointly develop a
park with sports fields on property located near the northwest corner of the Aubrey
Street/Midland Road intersection and then directed City staff to work with PGSL in
developing a concept site and to meet with the neighborhood to discuss the proposal; and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2003, August 9, 2003, and April 19, 2004, City staff held
Neighborhood Meetings to discuss site development and park operational issues, and
iterations of the concept site plan that had been prepared in response to issues identified
by the Meeting attendees; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2004, 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, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Poway,
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 CUP 03 -15. 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: The findings, in accordance with Section 17.48.070 of the Poway Municipal
Code for the Conditional Use Permit to establish a public park on approximately 8.5 acres
near the northwest corner of the Aubrey Street/Midland Road intersection in the Rural
Residential C (RR -C) zone, are made as follows:
A. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed park are in
accord with the title and purpose of Chapter 17.48 of the Poway Municipal Code
(Conditional Use Permit Regulations), the Rural Residential C zone, the City
General Plan, the Old Poway Specific Plan and the development policies and
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standards of the City in that: 1) public parks are allowed with a Conditional Use
Permit in the RR -C zone; and 2) the General Plan encourages the siting of parks
and recreation uses in close and convenient proximity to residential uses, as well as
the provision of sports fields for organized groups, and the provision of parks that
have both active and passive activity areas; and 3) the Old Poway Specific Plan
encourages the establishment of parks and recreational uses in the Old Poway
area.
B. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed park are
compatible with and will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent
uses, residents, buildings, structures, or natural resources in that 1) the park will
provide a mix of active and passive activity areas to serve all segments of the
community; 2) high activity areas of the park have been sited away from residential
uses the maximum distance possible and a wide passive activity /open space area is
providing a separation between those residential uses and the high activity areas to
minimize noise from the park activities for nearby residents; 3) the project will not
adversely affect natural habitat; 4) adequate parking for the park is provided either
on -site or in existing public parking area in close proximity to the site; 5) the
additional traffic generated by the project can be accommodated within the capacity
of the existing roadway system with no change in Level of Service; 6) the park will
observe the established hours of operation contained in the Poway Municipal Code;
and 7) all structures will be designed to be consistent with Old Poway Specific Plan
design standards.
C. The project consists primarily of open space areas with minimal structures. The
only structures consist of a single, 2,400- square -foot building located outside the
floodway and fencing for the ball fields located on the other side of a wide passive
activity /open space area immediately adjacent to the adjacent residences.
Therefore, the harmony in scale, bulk, coverage and density of the project is
consistent with adjacent uses.
D. There are public facilities, services and utilities available to the site because the site
was previously developed with single - family homes and a commercial Christmas
tree lot.
E. The proposed park will not have any harmful effect on desirable neighborhood
characteristics in that it will provide approximately 8.5 acres of open space within a
developed residential neighborhood. In addition, measures have been incorporated
into the design of the park to minimize noise by placing the high activity ball fields
furthest from the homes.
F. As demonstrated by the traffic analysis dated April 13, 2004, prepared by Urban
Systems and Associates, the generation of additional traffic as a result of the park
will not adversely impact traffic and circulation in the area in the short and long term.
Therefore, the proposed project is found to be consistent with the Circulation
Element of the General Plan.
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G. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of the park in that: 1) the park will
provide a mix of active and passive activity areas to serve all segments of the
community; 2) high activity areas of the park have been sited away from residential
uses the maximum distance possible and a wide passive activity /open space area is
providing a separation between those residential uses and the high activity areas; 3)
adequate parking for the park is provided either on -site or in existing public parking
areas in close proximity to the site; 4) the additional traffic generated by the project
can be accommodated within the capacity of the existing roadway system with no
change in Level of Service; 5) the park will observe the established hours of
operation contained in the Poway Municipal Code; and 6) all structures will be
designed to be consistent with Old Poway Specific Plan design standards.
H. There will not be significant harmful effects upon environmental quality and natural
resources in that: 1) the site is located in a developed residential area, and was in
the past developed with residential and agricultural uses; 2) the site is classified as
a developed area on Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) maps, and
is not located in any Biological Core and Linkages Area (BCLA), or preservation
cornerstone of the HCP; and 3) a Biological Resources study was prepared for the
project by REC Consultants dated November 14, 2003, which indicates no wetlands
have been identified on -site, no Federally or State listed sensitive plants or wildlife
species were detected on -site, and, per the City HCP standards, no sensitive
habitats were identified on -site. Therefore, there will not be significant harmful
effects upon environmental quality and natural resources.
There are no other relevant negative impacts of the proposed use that cannot be
mitigated in that the park is compatible with the surrounding residential and existing
park uses.
J. The impacts, as described above, and the proposed 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 Municipal Code with regard to current development
standards.
Section 3: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the public improvements for
Conditional Use Permit 03 -15 are made as follows:
A. The design and improvements of the proposed development are consistent with all
elements of the Poway General Plan, as well as City ordinances, because all
necessary services and facilities are available or will be constructed to serve this
project.
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Section 4: The City Council hereby approves CUP 03 -15 to establish a public park on
approximately 8.5 acres located near the northwest corner of the Aubrey Street/Midland
Road intersection in the Rural Residential C zone, as shown on the plans dated April 22,
2004, and authorizes a variance from the requirements of Chapter 8.08, Noise Abatement
and Control, pursuant to Sections 8.08.220 and 8.08.260 of the Poway Municipal Code,
subject to the following conditions:
A. Prior to obtaining a Grading Permit, or starting any grading if a Grading Permit is not
required, the applicant shall:
1. A grading plan for the development of the lot prepared on a City of Poway
24" x 36" standard mylar at a scale of 1 " =20', shall be submitted along with a
Grading Permit application and applicable fees to the Development Services
Department -- Engineering Division. A grading plan submittal list is available
at the Development Services Department front counter. The grading plan
shall include the following:
a. All new slopes with a maximum 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) slope. Tops
and toes of graded slopes shall be shown with a minimum five -foot
setback from open space areas and property lines. Buildings shall be
located at least five feet from tops and toes of slopes, unless waived
by the Planning Division and /or Engineering Division prior to issuance
of a Grading Permit.
b. All driveway approaches shall be with alley -type curb returns.
C. Paving of the parking lot shall conform to the standards set forth in
Section 12.20.080 of the Poway Municipal Code.
d. Elevations of curbs, gutters, and parking areas to demonstrate site
drainage.
e. A separate erosion control plan for prevention of sediment run -off
during construction.
f. All utilities (proposed and existing), together with their appurtenances
and associated easements. Encroachments are not permitted upon
any easement without an approved Encroachment Agreement/Permit.
g. Locations of all utility boxes, clearly identified in coordination with the
respective utility companies, and approved by the City prior to any
installation work.
h. The location of all trees to be preserved on -site.
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2. A soils /geological report shall be prepared by an engineer licensed by the
State of California to perform such work, and shall be submitted with the
grading plan.
3. A drainage study using the 100 -year storm frequency criteria shall be
submitted with the grading plan. The drainage system shall be capable of
handling and disposing all surface water within the project site and all surface
water flowing onto the project site from adjacent lands. Said system shall
include all easements required to properly handle the drainage.
Concentrated flows across driveways are not permitted.
The drainage study shall also include a simple floodway encroachment
analysis, in accordance with FEMA guidelines, to demonstrate the volume of
obstruction removed is greater than that which will be occupied by the
subject project.
4. The Grading Permit application shall include plans and specifications that
demonstrate the project's compliance with the City's Standard Urban
Stormwater Mitigation Plan ordinance. If a Grading Permit is not required,
the project improvement plans shall include plans and specification that
document compliance.
5. The applicant shall file with the State Regional Water Quality Control Board a
Notice of Intent for coverage under the statewide General Permit that covers
storm water discharges. Proof of filing of the NO] and an assigned Waste
Discharge Identification Number shall be submitted to the Development
Services Department — Engineering Division prior to issuance of the Grading
Permit. Applications may be obtained by contacting:
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
San Diego Region
9174 Sky Park Court, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 467 -2952
6. Prior to issuance of the Grading Permit, the property owner shall prepare a
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) that effectively addresses
the elimination of non -storm runoff into the storm drain system. The SWPPP
shall include, but not be limited to, an effective method of hillside erosion and
sediment control; a de- silting basin with a capacity of 3,600 cubic feet of
storage per acre drained, or designed to remove fine silt for a 10 -year, 6 -hour
storm event; a material storage site; measures to protect construction
material from being exposed to storm runoff; protection of all storm drain
inlets; on -site concrete truck wash and waste control; and other means of
Best Management Practices to effectively eliminate pollutants from entering
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the storm drain system. The engineer shall certify the SWPPP prior to
issuance of the Grading Permit.
7. The applicant/developer shall pay the following fees and grading securities.
However, the City reserves the right to waive this requirement for City -
initiated and /or City- funded projects.
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.
b. Posting and /or payment of grading securities.
8. The applicant shall attend a pre- construction meeting, at which time they
shall present an Action Plan that identifies measures to be implemented
during construction to address erosion, sediment, and pollutant control.
Compliance for erosion control can be provided using one or more of the
following guidelines:
a. Provide an on -site desiltation basin with a volume based on 3,600
cubic feet per tributary acre drained.
b. Cover all flat areas with an approved mulch.
C. Install an earthen or gravel bag berm that retains 3 inches of water
over all disturbed areas prior to discharge, effectively creating a
desiltation basin from the pad.
9. Prior to the removal of any tree within the Eucalyptus Woodland on -site,
during the recognized nesting season for raptors, a qualified professional
shall evaluate the subject tree(s) for a raptor nest(s) and report the findings in
writing to the City. Should a nest or nests be located, the tree removal shall
be delayed until such time the nest or nests have been abandoned.
10. Submit a Tree Removal Permit application to the Planning Division for review
and approval by the Director of Development Services and Director of Public
Works. Prior to conducting any grading of the site or the removal of any tree,
a tree removal plan shall be submitted to the City. The plan shall clearly
document which trees are to be removed and which trees shall be preserved.
The plan shall indicate the drip line of all trees to be preserved. Trees that
will be preserved shall be marked in the field during grading.
11. Prior to conducting any grading of the site, archeological testing of the site by
a qualified professional shall be completed, and a report on the testing and
findings submitted to the City. Should testing discover archeological
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resources, appropriate measures shall be followed to document, relocate,
and /or preserve the resources.
B. The concessions building, fences and masonry walls over 6 feet in height, and all
lighting require the issuance of a Building Permit. Prior to the issuance of any
Building Permit:
The applicant shall cause a lot merger application to be filed for review with
the Engineering Division, and to be approved and recorded, to merge all
existing lots into one lot to accommodate the subject project.
2. The applicant shall cause a street vacation application to be filed for review
with the Engineering Division, and to be approved and recorded, to vacate
the existing Sycamore Avenue right -of -way within the subject project parcel.
Aubrey Street, along the project boundary, shall be improved and completed
to Poway Municipal Code, Section 12.20.080, standards for dedicated urban
roads. Improvements shall include curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights (it
necessary), paving, driveways, striping, and trails. Plans for the construction
of these improvements shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the
Engineering Division.
4. Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning
Division for review and the approval of the Director of Development Services.
Architectural elevations of any masonry wall shall be submitted to the
Planning Division for review and the approval of the Director of Development
Services.
6. Detailed lighting specification for all lighting shall be submitted to the
Planning Division for review and the approval of the Director of Development
Services. All lighting shall be equipped with shielding to limit spillage onto
adjacent properties.
7. The site shall be developed in accordance with the approved site plans and
conditions of approval on file in the Development Services Department and
the conditions contained herein. Grading shall be in accordance with the City
Grading Ordinance, the approved grading plan, the approved soils report,
and grading practices acceptable to the City.
8. Erosion control, including, but not limited to, desiltation basins, shall be
installed and maintained by the developer throughout construction of the
project.
9. Construction staking is to be installed by the developer and inspected by the
Engineering Inspector prior to any clearing, grubbing, or grading. Trees to be
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preserved and protected on the site shall be marked pursuant to the tree
removal plan. As a minimum, all protected areas as shown on the grading
plans are to be staked by a licensed surveyor and delineated with lathe and
ribbon. A written certification from the engineer of work or a licensed
surveyor shall be provided to the Engineering Inspector stating that all
protected areas are staked in accordance with the approved project plans.
10. Rough grading shall be completed and meet the approval of the City
inspector and shall include submittal of the following:
a. A certification of line and grade for the concess io n/restroom/sto rage
building, prepared by the engineer of work. This shall include a
certification that the elevation of the building pad is at least 1' above
the FEMA base flood elevation.
b. A final soil compaction report for review and approval by the City.
11. Prior to installation or construction of any improvements within City -held
easements or right -of -way, a Right -of -Way Permit shall be obtained from the
Engineering Division of the Development Services Department. All
appropriate fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
12. Prior to delivery of combustible building materials, on -site water systems
shall satisfactorily pass all required tests and be fully operational.
13. A San Diego County Water Authority capacity charge shall be paid for any
new water meters. The fee shall be provided by separate check, payable to
San Diego County Water Authority and remitted through the Engineering
Division of the City of Poway. These fees are subject to change without
further notice:
For 1" meter = $3,206 per meter
For 1'/2" meter = $6,012 per meter
Contact the Engineering Division for other meter sizes
C. Prior to establishment of the use of the park, the following shall be accomplished to
the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services:
1. Street improvements, driveways, drainage facilities, slope landscaping and
protection measures, utilities, and parking lot paving shall be constructed,
completed, and inspected by the Engineering Inspector.
2. An adequate drainage system for the park capable of handling and disposing
all surface water shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Engineering
Inspector. Large concentrated flows over the driveway and onto the street
are not permitted.
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3. All new and existing electrical /communication /CATV utilities shall be installed
underground. The applicant/developer is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this condition, and shall make the necessary arrangements
with each of the serving utilities.
4. Record drawings of the grading plans, signed by the engineer of work, shall
be submitted to Development Services prior to a request of occupancy, per
Section 16.52.1306 of the Grading Ordinance. Record drawings shall be
submitted in a manner to allow the City adequate time for review and
approval prior to issuance of occupancy and release of grading securities.
5. Enhanced, evergreen, screening landscape shall be provided and
maintained in a healthy condition along the west and north side of the site.
6. A decorative masonry wall, a maximum of 6 to 8 feet in height, shall be
provided along the west, and a portion of the north, property lines of the site,
as may be agreed upon by the City and adjacent property owner. Locking
gates may be provided in the wall for those properties along the west
property line, which are located along the access easement, at the property
owner's discretion.
D. Upon establishment of the public park, pursuant to CUP 03 -05, the following shall
apply:
1. Poway Girls Softball League's use of the park will be limited to that which is
outlined in their proposal on file with the Development Services Department
(dated November 14, 2003). Additionally, Poway Girls Softball League is
restricted to hosting one regional tournament per season and only in
consultation with the Community Services Department to avoid any conflict
with planned events in Old Poway Park.
2. The park shall close no later than 10 p.m
3. Locking gates shall be provided at the driveway entrance to the park parking
lot. The Community Services Department shall ensure that the parking lot
gate is shut and locked nightly no later than 10 p.m.
4. The use of amplified sound will be prohibited, unless authorized through the
issuance of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) by the Director of Development
Services.
5. Community Services Department staff will monitor parking during sports
events. If overflow parking in the nearby neighborhoods becomes a problem,
Poway Girls Softball League will work with the Community Services
Department to develop and implement an alternative schedule of games to
eliminate the parking problem (i.e.: such as increasing intervals between
games).
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6. Pedestrian access between the terminus of Sycamore Avenue and the north
side of the park shall be prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the
Director of Development Services in consultation with Sycamore Avenue
residents.
Section 5: The approval of CUP 03 -15 shall expire on May 11, 2006, at 5:00 p.m.
unless, prior to that time, a Building Permit has been issued and grading of the site in
reliance on the CUP approval has commenced prior to its expiration.
Section 6: Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020, the 90 -day approval period in
which the applicant may protest the imposition of any fees, dedications, reservations, or
exactions imposed pursuant to this approval shall begin on May 11, 2004.
PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
State of California, this 11 th day of May 2004.
ATTEST:
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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- 04 -35, was duly adopted by the City
Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 11 th day of May 2004, and that it was
so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: EMERY, GOLDBY, HIGGINSON, REXFORD, CAFAGNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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Lori Anne Peoples, City CleVk
City of Poway
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
Conditional Use Permit 03 -15
Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code requires that public agencies "adopt a
reporting or monitoring program for the changes which it has adopted or made a
condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the
environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be designated to ensure
compliance during project implementation." This Mitigation Monitoring Program has
been prepared in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code.
Non - compliance with any of these conditions, as identified by City staff or a designated
monitor, shall result in issuance of a cease and desist order for all construction
activities. The order shall remain in effect until compliance is assured. Non - compliance
situations, which may occur subsequent to project construction, will be addressed on a
case -by -case basis and may be subject to penalties according to the City of Poway
Municipal Code. When phasing of development has been established, it may be
necessary for this Monitoring Program to be amended, with City approval.
Topic
Mitigation Measure
Timing
Responsibility
Biology
Prior to the removal of any tree within
Prior to the
Applicant
the Eucalyptus Woodland on -site,
removal of
during the recognized nesting season
any tree.
for raptors, a qualified professional
shall evaluate the subject tree(s) for a
raptor nest and report the findings in
writing to the City. Should a nest or
nests be located in the tree, removal
shall be delayed until such time the
nest or nests have been abandoned.
Cultural
Prior to conducting any grading of the
Prior to
Applicant
Resources
site, testing of the site by a qualified
conducting
professional shall be completed and a
any grading.
report on the testing and findings
submitted to the City. Should testing
discover archeological resources,
appropriate measures shall be followed
to document, relocate, and /or preserve
the resources.
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�..4 OF POWP"
MICKEY CAFAGNA, Mayor
DON HIGGINSON, Deputy Mayor
BOB EMERY, Counc�lmember
JAY GOLDBY, Councilmember
BETTY REXFORD, Councilmember
CITY OF POWAY
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Name and Address of Applicant: City of Poway /Poway Girls Softball League
Poway, CA 92064
Project Name and Brief Description of Project: Conditional Use Permit 03 -15 is a
joint proposal by the City of Poway and the Poway Girls Softball League to establish
a new City park, known as Aubrey Park, on an approximate 8.5 -acre site located at
the northwest corner of Aubrey'Street and Midland Road. The proposed City Park
will have active and passive recreation areas including 4 ball fields (one lighted),
batting cages, a 2,400- square -foot restroom /snack bar /storage building, children's
play areas, picnic areas, recreational trails, and 122 on -site parking spaces.
2. In accordance with Resolution 83 -084 of the City of Poway, implementing 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.
3. This Mitigated Negative Declaration is comprised of this form along with the
Environmental Initial Study that includes the Initial Study and Checklist and the
approved Mitigation Monitoring Program containing the mitigation measures
approved for this project.
4. The decision of the City Council of the City of Poway is final.
Contact Person: Jason Martin -=� Phone: (858) 6684658
Approved by:
Fritz, Direct& of Debelpment Services
Attachments:
Environmental Initial Study
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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Date: April 19, 2004
City Hall Located at 13325 Civic Center Drive
rlf�ili^ Aaaress: EO. Box 789, Poway, California 92074 -0789 • (858) 748 -6600, 695.1400
CITY OF POWAY
ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY
AND CHECKLIST
A. INTRODUCTION
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
the proposed project.
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 03 -15 - Aubrey Park
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Poway
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Jason Martin, Senior Planner (858) 6684658
4. Project Location: Northwest corner of Aubrey Street and Midland Road
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Poway /Poway Girls Softball League
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway CA 92064
6. General Plan Designation: Rural Residential C
Zoning: Rural Residential C
7. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including, but not limited to,
later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off -site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary).
Conditional Use Permit 03 -15 is a joint proposal by the City of Poway and the Poway Girls
EIS and Checklist
The proposed City park will have active and passive recreation areas, including 4 ball fields
8. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
North:
Single
- Family
Residential
East:
Vacant and Single - Family Residential
Southeast:
Single
- Family
Residential and Commercial
South:
Single-
Family
Residential and a park.
West:
Single
- Family
Residential.
9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g.: permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement): None.
10. References (all references are available at the Poway City Hall, Department of
Development Services, at 13225 Civic Center Drive).
1. Poway Comprehensive Plan, Volume One - General Plan, May 1996
2. Old Poway Specific Plan, 1988
1 Poway Municipal Code
4. Preliminary Drainage Study prepared by Stevens Cresto Engineering, November
2003 (includes FEMA correspondence regarding floodplain/floodway development)
5. Biological Report prepared by REC Consultants, November 2003.
6. Noise Study for Aubrey Park prepared by Wieland and Associates, April 2004
7. Traffic Evaluation for Aubrey Park prepared by Urban Systems Associates, April
2004
8. Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan prepared by Stevens Cresto
Engineering, November 2003.
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.
❑ Land Use and Planning
❑ Population and Housing
❑ Geological Problems
❑ Hydrology and Water
❑ Air Quality
❑ Agricultural Resources
❑ Mandatory Findings of
Significance
❑ Transportation /Circulation
❑ Biological Resources
❑ Energy and Mineral
Resources
❑ Hazards /Hazardous Materials
❑ Noise
❑ Public Services
❑ Utilities and Service
Systems
❑ Aesthetics
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Recreation
EIS and Checklist
Determination (To be completed by the Lead Agency):
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 as 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 I E] ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is 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 effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION Pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing
further is required.
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I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic
X
highway?
b. Have a demonstrable negative
X
aesthetic effect?
c. Create light or glare?
X
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES.
In determining whether impacts to
agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may rofer to the
California Agricultural Land
Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the
California Department of
Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts
on agriculture and farmland.
Would the project:
a. Convert prime farmland, unique
X
farmland, or farmland of statewide
importance (farmland), as shown
on the maps prepared pursuant to
the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to
non-agricultural use?
b. Conflict with existing zoning for
X
agricultural use, or a Williamson
Act contract?
c. Involve other changes in the
X
existing environment which, due
to their location or nature, could
result in conversion of farmland to
non-agricultural use.
III. 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
determinations. Would the
project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct
X
implementation to the applicable
air quality plan?
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b. Violate any air quality standard
X
or contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality
Violation?
c. Expose sensitive receptors to
X
substantial pollutant
concentrations?
d. Create objectionable odors
X
affecting a substantial number of
people?
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse
X
effect, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any
species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations, or
by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse
X
effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural
community identified in local or
regional plans, policies,
regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial adverse effect
X
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, filing, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the
X
movement of any native resident
or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native
resident migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of
native wildlife nursery
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e. Conflict with any local policies or
X
ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
reservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an
X
adopted Habitat conservation
Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional or state
habitat conservation Ian?
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES.
Would the Project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse
X
change in the significance of a
historical resource as defined in
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
including those interred outside of
formal cemeteries?
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would
the ro"ect:
a. Expose people or structures to
X
potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of loss,
injury or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake
X
fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist -Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault? Refer
to Division of Mines and Geology
Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
X
III) Seismic-related ground failure,
X
including li uefaction?
iv Landslides?
X
b. Result in substantial soil erosion
X
or the loss of topsoil?
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c. Be located on a geologic unit or
X
soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of
the project, and potentially result
in on or off site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as
X
defined in Table 18 -1 -B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risk to life or
property?
e. Have soils incapable of
X
adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
Al. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the
X
public or the environment through
the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the
X
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials
into the environment?
c. Emit hazardous emissions or
X
handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-
quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d. Be located on a site which is
X
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?
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e. For a project located within an
X
airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been
adopted, within miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or
working within the project area?
f. For a project in the vicinity of a
X
private airstrip, would the project
result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the
project area?
g. Impair implementation of, or
X
physically interfere with, an
adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation
Ian?
h. Expose people or structures to a
X
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?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER
QUALITY. Would the project
a. Result in an increase in pollutant
X
discharge to receiving waters?
Consider water quality parameters
such as temperature, dissolved
oxygen, turbidity and other typical
storm water pollutants (e.g, heavy
metals, pathogens, petroleum
derivatives, synthetic organics,
sediment, nutrients, oxygen -
demanding substances, and
trash).
b. Result in significant alteration of
X
receiving water quality during or
following construction?
c. Result in increased impervious
X
surfaces and associated
increased runoff?
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d. Create a significant adverse
X
environmental impact to drainage
patterns due to changes in runoff
flow rates or volumes?
e. Substantially deplete
X
groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would
be a net deficit in aquifer volume
or a lowering of the local
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
planned uses for which permits
have been granted.
f. Result in increased erosion
X
downstream?
g. Project tributary to an already
x
impaired water body as listed on
the Clean Water Act Section 303(d)
list? If so, can it result in an
increase in any pollutant for which
the water body is already
impaired.?
h. Is the project tributary to other
x
environmentally sensitive areas?
Is so, can it exacerbate already
sensitive conditions?
1. Have a potentially significant
x
environmental impact on surface
water quality, to either marine,
fresh, or wetland waters?
j. Have a potentially significant
X
adverse impact on ground water
quality?
k. Cause or contribute to an
X
exceedance of applicable surface
or groundwater receiving water
quality objectives or degradation of
beneficial uses?
I. Impact aquatic, wetland, or riparian
x
habitat?
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m. Create or contribute runoff water
X
which would exceed the capacity
of existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
pollute runoff?
n. Place housing within a 100 -year
X
flood hazard area as mapped on
a Federal Flood Hazard boundary
or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation
map?
o. Place within a 100 -year flood
X
hazard area structures which
would impede or redirect flood
flows?
p. Exposing people or structures to
X
a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
q. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or
X
mudflow?
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established
X
community?
b. Conflict with applicable land use
X
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
X
habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation
Ian.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of
X
a known mineral resource that
would be of future value to the
region and the residents of the
State?
b. Result in the loss of availability of
X
a locally- important mineral
resource recovery site
delineated on a local general
plan, spec plan or other land
use plan?
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XI. NOISE. Would the project result
in:
a. Exposure of persons to, or
X
generation of, noise levels in
excess of standards established
in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b. Exposure of persons to, or
X
generation of excessive
ground borne vibration or
round borne noise levels?
c. A substantial permanent increase
X
in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
d. A substantial temporary or
X
periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the
project?
e. For a project located within an
X
airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use
airport, would the project expose
people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise
levels?
f. For a project within the vicinity of
X
a private airstrip, would the
project expose people residing or
working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING.
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial growth in an
X
area either directly (for example, .
by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of
X
existing housing, necessitating
the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
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c. Displace substantial numbers of
X
people, necessitating the
construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES.
a. Would the project result in
X
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.
I. Fire protection?
X
ii. Police protection?
X
iii. Schools?
X
iv. Parks?
X
v. Other public facilities?
X
XIV. RECREATION
a. Would the project increase the
X
use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration
of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b. Does the project include
X
recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might
have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
XV. TRANSPORTATION
/TRAFFIC/ Would the project:
a. Cause an increase in traffic, which
X
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 vehicle trips, the volume
to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
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b. Exceed, either individually or
X
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
X
patterns, including either an
increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d. Substantially increase hazards
X
due to a design feature (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e. Result in inadequate emergency
X
access?
f. Result in inadequate parking
X
capacity?
g. Conflict with adopted policies,
X
plans, or programs supporting
alternative transportation (e.g.,
bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE
SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a. Exceed wastewater treatment
X
requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b. Require or result in the
X
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
X
construction of new stormwater
drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
d. Have sufficient water supplies
X
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
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e. Result in the determination by the
X
wastewater treatment provider,
which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate
capacity to serve project's
projected demand in addition to
the provider's existing
commitments?
f. Be served by a landfill with
X
sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
g. Comply with federal, site and
X
local statutes and regulations
related to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS
OF SIGNIFICANCE
a. Does the project have the potential
X
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 -
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
eliminated important examples or
the major periods of California
history or rehisto .
b. Does the project have impacts that
X
are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable?
CCumulative considerable" means
that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects
of other current projects, and the
effect of probably future projects)?
c. Does the project have
X
environmental effects, which
will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly,
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D. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
Please refer to the Environmental Initial Study Checklist Form above when reading the
following evaluation.
AESTHETICS: The site is located on a segment of Midland Road which is a General
Plan designated scenic corridor. The segment of Midland Road in this area is the site of
"Old Poway" and Old Poway Park. The park will not be highly visible from Midland
Road. The project will maintain a number of existing trees along the Midland Road site
frontage, in addition to adding trees. The General Plan requires that new development
in this area utilize architectural styles consistent with the Old Poway Specific Plan and
the historic theme of the area. New structures associated with the project, such as the
concessions /storage building, backstop and trail fencing, pedestrian lighting fixtures,
and other hardscape elements (i.e.: trash receptacles, benches, etc) will been designed
to incorporate the Old Poway Park design theme. Also in keeping with the Old Poway
Park theme the project has incorporated wide open space areas with meandering
walkways and picnic areas, deep setbacks from the street for the on -site parking lot,
and orchard style tree planting in the parking lot. In lieu of the contemporary type of ball
field spectator seating areas (i.e.: bleacher), simple grassy areas will be used for
seating. Impacts to the scenic corridor will be less than significant.
With the exception of one single - family home, which will be demolished in the near
future, the project site is an area absent of any structures with only trees and other
landscaping. The site had been previously developed with residential uses (6 homes)
and an agricultural use (i.e. a Christmas tree farm), but the residential structures and
the pine trees have been recently removed. The project will introduce a public park into
the area which will result in the removal of some existing trees and establishment of
new structures and lighting. This will be a change from the present character of the site.
The change, however, is not considered to have a demonstrable negative effect since
the project is a park ang, therefore, the impact will be less than significant. The site is
surrounded by developrYient, and nearly all of it has been developed in the past.
As noted above, new structures associated with the project, such as the
concessions /storage building, backstop and trail fencing, pedestrian lighting fixtures,
and other hardscape elements (i.e.: trash receptacles, benches, etc) have been
designed to incorporate the Old Poway Park design theme and will not be aesthetically
unappealing.
The proposed project will result in the removal of non - native landscaping that was
established in conjunction with the previous residential uses, and one native tree, which
is a California Sycamore. The majority of pine trees that were a part of the commercial
Christmas tree lot have already been removed. The removal of the single California
Sycamore, as well as the preservation of other native trees on -site (i.e.: five Coast Live
Oaks), is discussed in the Biological Resources subsection. The non - native
landscaping to be removed includes ornamental ground covers, shrubs, and trees. In
terms of trees, it has been estimated that 97 trees (including the single native tree), of
the total of 168 existing on -site trees, will be removed in connection with the project.
The remaining 71 trees, including the oaks, will be preserved on -site.
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Tree removal is not solely necessitated by the need to accommodate the proposed park
improvements (i.e.: a parking area, play area, or ball field). Some trees are being
removed due to poor health, to eliminate a safety hazard, thinning to promote the health
of other nearby trees, or the particular species is not in keeping with the theme of the
proposed park. Tree species proposed to be removed include Mexican fan palms,
Italian Cypress, California Pepper, olive, and miscellaneous fruit trees.
The removal of non - native trees will be offset through the planting on -site of .59 new,
healthy, shade trees, and through the transplant, where feasible, of some of the healthy
trees planned to be removed which are in keeping with the theme of the proposed park
(i.e.: Olive trees). Additionally, to offset the removal of the trees, an extra 181 new,
healthy, shade trees will be planted in the vicinity of the site enhancing the overall Old
Poway area.
The proposed project includes new lighting, which includes pedestrian pathway lights,
parking lot lights, lighting on the one proposed building, and ball field lights for a single
field. Parking lot, walkway, and building lights will all be low- pressure sodium. All
lighting will be shielded and directed so as to not spill onto adjacent properties as
required by the City's Municipal Code.
The proposed ball field lighting will consist of four poles, 2 at 60 feet in height and 2 at
70 feet in height. The lighting is 1500 watt, metal halide. The lighting contractor, who
does ball field lighting for other facilities in the City, would install and maintain the ball
field lighting at the proposed park. The contractor guarantees no light spillage onto
adjacent residential properties, and can guarantee a very low light spillage factor (i.e.:
.35 maximum foot - candles) measured at a distance 150 feet from the perimeter of the
lighted ball field, which is at least an additional 50 feet from any residential property line.
It is also important to note that many of the existing mature trees on -site have been
incorporated in the proposed park and that the single lighted field was located on the
site the maximum possible distance from adjacent residential properties. Many of those
trees are in between the lighted field and the adjacent residential uses and will further
block lighting. Additionally, all City parks close at 10 p.m., at which time the lights will be
turned off. Impacts resulting from the proposed park lighting are considered to be less
than significant.
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: The project will not have a significant adverse impact
on the agricultural resources. A portion of the site was used for agriculture recently (the
commercial Christmas Tree Farm); however, the site has not been classified by the
State Department of Conservation as an important agricultural land.
AIR QUALITY: Air quality in the surrounding area will be temporarily impacted during
construction. All construction vehicles are required under standard City regulations to
follow best management practices (BMP) to reduce the amount of emissions and dust.
This includes the proper tuning of vehicles and the use of water trucks during grading.
The project will result in increases in vehicle traffic, thereby incrementally impacting air
quality locally and in the region due to vehicle emissions. According to the traffic study
prepared by Urban Systems and Associates dated April 10, 2004, the project will add,
as a worst case scenario, an estimated 613 vehicle trips on the weekdays and an
estimated 1,224 vehicle trips on Saturday. According to the project Traffic Study,
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however, the increase - in traffic do not change the existing . -evels of Service (LOS) on
street segments in the vicinity of the proposed project.
A San Diego Regional Air Quality Strategies Plan -1994 (jointly developed by the Air
Pollution Control District and the San Diego Association of Govern ments-SAN DAG)
exists for the San Diego area and provides strategies for pollution controls to improve
air quality in the region. Land use plans and build out projections of the General Plans
of jurisdictions within the San Diego area were considered in establishing the strategies
of the Regional Air Quality Strategies Plan. The Poway General Plan includes
strategies that are directed toward reducing air emissions through land use patterns,
transportation planning, regional agency cooperation, energy conservation, and
construction.
The proposed project is consistent with the Poway General Plan. Therefore, the
proposed project is also consistent with the San Diego Regional Air Quality Strategies
Plan through the land use and growth assumptions that were used in the document.
Such consistency insures that the project will not have a significant adverse long -term
impact on air quality locally and in the region.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: The site is located in a developed residential area, and
was in the past developed with residential and agricultural uses. The site is located
almost entirely in the fldodway or floodplain of Rattlesnake Creek. The City purchased
the properties that make up the site in part to remove structures that are located in flood
prone areas. Rattlesnake Creek, in the immediate vicinity of the site, is a regularly
maintained concrete drainage channel, which is located along the easterly side of the
site, adjacent to Midland Road. The site is classified as developed area on Poway
Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) maps, and is not located in any Biological
Core and Linkages Area (BCLA) or preservation cornerstone of the HCP.
A Biological Resources study was prepared for the project by REC Consultants dated
November 14, 2003. The report indicates that the site is comprised of agricultural land,
developed land (the two developed home sites that existed at the time of the study are
now cleared of structures), disturbed area (i.e.: the sites of the previous home sites),
and .27 acres of Eucalyptus Woodland. No wetlands have been identified on -site. No
Federally or State listed sensitive plants or wildlife species were detected on -site. Per
City HCP standards no sensitive habitats were identified on -site. The site does
however contain .27 acres of Eucalyptus Woodland, which often provide a nesting site
for raptors. In order to avoid potential impacts to nesting raptors the following mitigation
measure is recommended:
Mitigation:
Prior to the removal of any tree within the Eucalyptus Woodland on -site, during the
recognized nesting season for raptors, a qualified professional shall evaluate the
subject tree(s) for a raptor nest and report the findings in writing to the City. Should a
nest or nests be located the tree, removal shall be delayed until such time the nest or
nests have been abandoned.
The project will result in the removal of one California Sycamore tree, which is a native
tree species. Also important to note, however, is that the project will preserve 5 other
native trees (Coast Live Oaks) on -site. The City has an Urban Forestry Ordinance
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aimed at preserving existing trees where possible that also contains procedures for
obtaining the approval for removal of existing native trees. A Tree Removal Permit will
be required to be issued by the Director of Public Services to authorize the removal of
the California Sycamore. Through the permitting process, a replacement tree, or
replacement trees, will be required; therefore, there will be no significant impact.
CULTURAL RESOURCES: The project site does not contain any historical structures.
According to the Poway General Plan, the project site is located in an area with
moderate probability to contain an archaeological resource. The site has been
developed in the past. so the likelihood of an archeological resource find is
questionable. However, in order to avoid a potential impact to an archeological
resource, the following mitigation measure is recommended:
Mitigation:
Prior to conducting any grading of the site, testing of the site by a qualified professional
shall be completed and a report on the testing and findings submitted to the City.
Should testing discover archeological resources appropriate measures shall be followed
to document, relocate, and /or preserve the resources.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS: The subject site is not located on or near any known
earthquake fault or in an area prone to landslides. The site is located on alluvial soils,
which could be considered an unstable soils type. The preparation of the site for the
project will ensure proper compaction of earth before development. There will be
impacts in the areas of soils and geology.
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The project does not involve the use of
hazardous materials or emissions. The property has not been identified by local
agencies as having hazardous or contaminated soils. Adequate emergency vehicle
access has been designed into the project. As such, the project will not create a
significant hazardous impact.
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY:
The site is located at the downstream end of a 6.6- square -mile watershed, within the
floodway and flood plain of Rattlesnake Creek, as documented by Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance Rate Map (Panel No. 1356). The site,
although currently vacant, was previously occupied by residences. Six residential
structures, in addition to other accessory structures (i.e.: out buildings, sheds, fences,
walls, etc), where removed by the City after the City purchased the properties. There is
one additional home on a property owned by the City that will be demolished in the near
future. The City purchased the properties for the purpose of eliminating obstructions in
the floodway and redeveloping the site with a public use considered to be more
appropriate in the floodway. The City's General Plan supports the siting of park,
recreational, and other open space uses within designated floodways, as does FEMA.
The proposed park plan has been presented to FEMA and FEMA has indicated that,
since the site has been /or will be cleared of significant floodway obstructions, the City
could allow new park development in the floodway if it can be demonstrated that the
volume of any new obstruction is less than what existed previously. FEMA has also
indicated that the City can move forward with preparing a simple floodway
encroachment analysis to further document that there would be no net increase in the
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volume of obstruction and proceed with the project without further review by FEMA.
(The FEMA letter, dated November 4, 2003, is included as an attachment in the
project's Preliminary Drainage Study). Once the final park improvement details have
been established, preparation of the analysis will occur.
A Preliminary Drainage Study and a Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan, or
SUSMP, have been prepared for the project by Stevens Cresto Engineering Inc (dated
November 7, 2003). The plans explain how drainage on the site will occur and how the
project will control and treat stormwater flows before discharge into the storm drain
system. The project has incorporated adequate site design, source control, and
treatment control Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as bio- filtration strips
(i.e.: vegetated swales), expansive amounts of ground cover landscape areas, and
catch basins. During construction the project will implement a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that will include a number of construction BMPs which could
include the use of desilting basins, erosion control mats, fiber rolls, etc.
The proposed project will not have a significant adverse impact on water or ground
water quality or quantity, nor promote increased erosion, because the project has
incorporated current State Regional Water Quality Control Board and City of Poway
SUSMP and NPDES requirements into the design. The proposed project is designed to
treat and slowly release run -off from the existing development and the new impervious
area into the public storm drainage system consistent with SUSMP requirements.
Erosion control plans will be required in association with the project grading plans.
LAND USE AND PLANNING: The proposed project is located within the Rural
Residential C (RR -C) General Plan land use area and zone and within the Old Poway
Specific Plan area. According to the City's Municipal Code, public parks and
recreational facilities are permitted in the RR -C with the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP). The stated goals of the Old Poway Specific Plan additionally encourage
the planning and development of park and recreational uses in the area. The project is
supported by and consistent with the City General Plan in that stated goals encourage
the siting of parks and recreation facilities in close and convenient proximity to
residential uses, the provision of sports fields for organized groups, and provision of
parks that have both active and passive activity areas.
The proposed project is located adjacent to residences and in a general area
dominated by established residential uses. As with any situation where a park, with or
without sports fields, is adjacent to a residential area there is a potential to disrupt the
nearby neighborhoods. The potential for disruption is not considered to be a land use
incompatibility issue, however, since the City General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Old
Poway Park Specific Plan support the establishment of the use at this location. The
disruptions are considered to be a less than significant impact for purposes of
evaluation under the CEQA. The City has and will apply design /improvement
requirements and certain special operational restrictions, to the extent practical, to the
park, including the provision of a wide buffer area between the sports fields and
adjacent residences, limitations on the hours of operation and use of amplified sound,
and the provision of block walls, in its review and consideration of the project CUP.
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MINERAL RESOURCES: According to the City's Master Environmental Assessment,
there are no known mineral resources in the project area. Therefore, the project will not
have a significant adverse impact on any known mineral resource.
NOISE: An assessment of noise associated with the project has been prepared by
Wieland and Associates, dated April 15, 2004. The assessment evaluates anticipated
noise associated with expected traffic generated by the park, construction noise, and
noise associated with park activity. Traffic associated with the project will increase
noise levels generated from the adjacent streets as shown in the following table:
Weekday Traffic Noise
Location
Existing
CNEL With
CNEL
CNEL
Project
Change
Aubrey Street
53.5 dB
54.5dB
1 dB
Midland Road,
63.0 dB
63.5 dB
0.5 dB
North of Aubrey
Street
Midland Road,
63.5 dB
63.5 dB
None
South of Aubrey
Street
Weekend Traffic Noise
Location
Existing
CNEL With
CNEL
CNEL
Project
Change
Aubrey Street
52.5 dB
54.0 dB
1.5 dB
Midland Road,
62.0 dB
62.5 dB
0.5 dB
North of Aubrey
Street
Midland Road,
62.5 dB
62.5 dB
None
South of Aubrey
Street
The CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level) at the park and residences adjacent to
Aubrey Street will comply with City General Plan limits with or without the project. At
residences along Midland Road, the CNEL will exceed the City's limit with or without the
project. As the change in noise exposure is only 0.5 dB or less (considered to be an
unnoticeable amount), the impact is considered less than significant.
Construction noise associated with the project could impact nearby residential uses
temporarily. The project site is relatively flat and will not require extensive grading.
Additionally, the project will not require any pile driving or rock blasting activity in site
preparation, only the use of standard earth moving equipment. All grading and
construction activity will be complying with City requirements (Sections 16.44.140 and
8.08.100 of the City's Municipal Code) regarding the allowable times of days, and
allowable days of the week, that the activity can occur. Grading is only permitted
between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is only
permitted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No work
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is permitted on holidays. The impacts associated with temporary construction noise are
less than significant.
The City's Municipal Code (Section 8.08.040) indicates that in most cases the 1 -hour
average noise level generated by a particular activity may not exceed 40 dB(A) at an
adjacent residential property line during any portion of the day. The Municipal Code
also recognizes that certain specified types of uses, because of their unique nature, are
eligible for exemption and /or variance from the stated standards. Section 8.08.170,
Exemptions, lists those types of uses that would include certain emergency work;
schools; sporting, entertainment, and public events; federal and state pre - empted
activities; minor maintenance to residential property; and agricultural operation (under
certain conditions). The proposed project, a City park, is considered by the City a use
which is eligible for an exemption and /or variance to the standard as it involves public
entertainment/sporting event. Noise typically associated with public park facilities, such
as crowds cheering, children playing, car doors shutting, etc, is not considered to be
health- impacting noise to people of normal sensitivity. Additionally, the City's General
Plan considers it desirable from a land use planning perspective to site park and
recreation facilities in close and convenient proximity to residential areas.
The potential for exemption /variance from the standard is being considered by the
Poway City Council at a public hearing and in conjunction with their consideration of the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed. city park. Through the
Conditional Use Permit process, the City can impose special operational and design
requirements on the park, such as limitations on park hours of operation, increased
buffering setbacks for the higher activity areas of the park from nearby residential uses,
and restrictions on the use of amplified sound equipment. These special requirements
will be incorporated in the proposed project. With the exemption from the standard and
the application of special operational and design requirements, impacts from noise will
be less than significant.
POPULATION AND HOUSING: The City has over the past 1'/: years purchased the
properties which comprise the site and has subsequently removed structures on the
site. As noted earlier, the structures were in the floodway for Rattlesnake Creek. A
total of 6 homes have been removed and one additional home will be removed in the
near future. The City provided. relocation assistance, and those families have obtained
housing. The loss of 7 residential units, that were located in a floodway, is not
considered a significant impact on housing and population.
PUBLIC SERVICES: The proposed project would establish a new City park. As such,
the proposed project does not place a demand on existing school, park, and other
public facilities, but relieves the demand. The project would not necessitate the
expansion of any other public service facility (i.e.: a new fire station) to accommodate
the project. There will be no significant impacts to public services.
RECREATION: The proposed project would establish a new City park. As such, the
proposed project does not place a demand on existing school, park, and other public
facilities, but relieves the demand.
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TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC: A Traffic Study has been prepared for the project
by Urban Systems Associates dated April 13, 2004. The study analyzed the changes to
traffic in the near and long term.
Near term changes in traffic considered: 1) that the proposed park, with sports fields
and other park amenities, would be established, and 2) the Midland School renovation,
which is currently underway, would be completed. The renovated Midland School was
considered as part of the project analysis because once completed, the School will have
2 sports fields that will be actively used, as opposed to the existing 4 sports fields, which
will effect traffic in the area of the site. The traffic study estimates, as a worst -case
scenario, that the park project will generate 613 vehicle trips on weekdays and 1,224
vehicle trips on Saturdays. The park generated traffic includes vehicle trips that would
be generated by both general parts use and sports field use. Based on the expected trip
distribution, the following tables show changes in average daily traffic (ADT) and Levels
of Service (LOS) on the road segments in the vicinity of the project site for the weekday
and the weekend.
Weekday Changes in Traffic and Level of Service
Saturday Changes in Traffic and Level of Service
Midland Road,
North of Aubrey
Street
Midland Road,
South of Aubrey
Street
Aubrey Street,
West of the
Park
Existing ADT
10,210
11,070
1,700
Post Project ADT
10,351
11,120
1,951
Change in ADT
+141
+50
+251
Existing LOS
B
B
A
Post Project LOS
B
B
I A
Change in LOS
I None
None
None
Saturday Changes in Traffic and Level of Service
The project will add traffic to the circulation system, however, the system can
accommodate the increase. Levels of Service do not change as a result of the project,
and will remain well above the minimum acceptable LOS. The project in the near term
will not a have significant impact on traffic. It should also be noted that the City, in the
interest of slowing traffic in the area and potentially discouraging through traffic in the
neighborhood, has included traffic - calming techniques on Aubrey Street as part of an
upcoming street improvement project for Aubrey and surrounding streets.
Midland Road,
North of Aubrey
Street
Midland Road,
South of Aubrey
Street
Aubrey Street,
West of the
Park
Existing ADT
7,970
8,900
1,350
Post Project ADT
8,140
8,815
1,724
Change in ADT
374
-85
170
Existing LOS
A
A
A
Post Project LOS
A
A
A
Change in LOS
I None
I None
None
The project will add traffic to the circulation system, however, the system can
accommodate the increase. Levels of Service do not change as a result of the project,
and will remain well above the minimum acceptable LOS. The project in the near term
will not a have significant impact on traffic. It should also be noted that the City, in the
interest of slowing traffic in the area and potentially discouraging through traffic in the
neighborhood, has included traffic - calming techniques on Aubrey Street as part of an
upcoming street improvement project for Aubrey and surrounding streets.
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The project was also evaluated within the context of long -term traffic impacts. In other
words, the project was added to the ultimate build out condition of the area and City.
Based on this analysis, the following table shows changes of LOS at build out with and
without the project.
Changes in Build out Level of Service
The build out LOS on street segments in the vicinity of the project does not change as a
result of the project. Therefore, the project will not a significant impact on traffic in the
long term.
The proposed park project would initially provide 122 new on -site parking spaces.
Adjacent to the site at the northwest corner of the Midland Road /Aubrey Street
intersection is an existing City parking lot with 53 spaces that would be available to park
users. Additionally, as part of traffic calming /street improvements planned along Aubrey
Street, a total of 14 parking spaces would be created. The total amount of parking
readily available to the proposed park either on -site or in the immediate vicinity would
be 189 spaces. It should also be noted that a 22- parking -space lot expansion area
exists adjacent to the proposed on -site parking lot. This site is not owned by the City,
but may be the subject of a future acquisition.
Except for holidays, special tournaments and other events, Saturday is considered to be
the day with the highest demand for parking for the park. Based on the vehicle trip
assumptions contained in the project's Traffic Study, it has been estimated that the
typical peak demand for parking on a Saturday would be 163 parking spaces. Based on
this estimate of the typical demand on a Saturday, adequate parking is provided either
on -site or in the immediate vicinity. Impacts from parking are expected to be less than
significant.
The park has not been designed to accommodate the anticipated parking demand
associated with special events, such as sporting tournaments that would only occur
occasionally. Special events will be managed by the City's Community Services
Department to ensure that public parking in the vicinity (i.e.: in the Old Poway Park) is
made available for Aubrey Park events.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: The demand on utility and service systems
generated by the proposed park is not considered significant and will not require the
construction or expansion of any new water, wastewater, or storm water systems.
MANDATORY FINDING OF SIGNIFICANCE: The project will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment that cannot be mitigated.
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Midland Road,
Midland Road,
Aubrey Street,
North of Aubrey
South of Aubrey
West of the
Street
Street
Park
LOS with Project
A
A
E
LOS without
A
A
E
Project
Change in LOS
None
None
I None
The build out LOS on street segments in the vicinity of the project does not change as a
result of the project. Therefore, the project will not a significant impact on traffic in the
long term.
The proposed park project would initially provide 122 new on -site parking spaces.
Adjacent to the site at the northwest corner of the Midland Road /Aubrey Street
intersection is an existing City parking lot with 53 spaces that would be available to park
users. Additionally, as part of traffic calming /street improvements planned along Aubrey
Street, a total of 14 parking spaces would be created. The total amount of parking
readily available to the proposed park either on -site or in the immediate vicinity would
be 189 spaces. It should also be noted that a 22- parking -space lot expansion area
exists adjacent to the proposed on -site parking lot. This site is not owned by the City,
but may be the subject of a future acquisition.
Except for holidays, special tournaments and other events, Saturday is considered to be
the day with the highest demand for parking for the park. Based on the vehicle trip
assumptions contained in the project's Traffic Study, it has been estimated that the
typical peak demand for parking on a Saturday would be 163 parking spaces. Based on
this estimate of the typical demand on a Saturday, adequate parking is provided either
on -site or in the immediate vicinity. Impacts from parking are expected to be less than
significant.
The park has not been designed to accommodate the anticipated parking demand
associated with special events, such as sporting tournaments that would only occur
occasionally. Special events will be managed by the City's Community Services
Department to ensure that public parking in the vicinity (i.e.: in the Old Poway Park) is
made available for Aubrey Park events.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: The demand on utility and service systems
generated by the proposed park is not considered significant and will not require the
construction or expansion of any new water, wastewater, or storm water systems.
MANDATORY FINDING OF SIGNIFICANCE: The project will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment that cannot be mitigated.
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