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Res P-15-04RESOLUTION NO. P -15 -04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) 14 -005 WHEREAS, Title 17 of the Poway Municipal Code (PMC) is known as the Zoning Ordinance and contains standards for development within the City as well as standards to ensure the public's health, safety and welfare; and WHEREAS, it is necessary from time to time to amend the PMC to correct conflicting standards and /or unclear language, and address changes to state and federal legislation; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to approve ZOA 14 -005; Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Poway Municipal Code Title 17, (Zoning), consisting of minor text revisions, additions and clarifications to various sections; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes will allow greater clarity for the public in the application of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on February 3, 2015, the City Council held a duly advertised public hearing to receive testimony from the public, both for and against, relative to this matter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway as follows: Section 1: In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) an Environmental Initial Study (EIS) and a proposed Negative Declaration (ND) have been prepared for ZOA 14 -005. The City Council has considered the EIS, ND, and public comments received on the EIS and ND. The subject EIS and ND 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 that the project will have any significant impacts on the environment and, therefore, do not require any mitigation. The City Council hereby adopts the ND attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A. Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 2 PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway at a regular meeting this 3rd day of February 2015. Q Steve Vaus, Mayor ATTEST: a Li low 01 `►� i 1. RON R. f� STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) I, Sheila R. Cobian, City Clerk, of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. P -15 -04 was duly adopted by the City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 3rd day of February 2015, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: LEONARD, CUNNINGHAM, MULLIN, GROSCH, VAUS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE DISQUALIFIED: NONE nt Sheila . Cobian, CMC, City Clerk City of Poway Exhibit A CITY OF POWAY NEGATIVE DECLARATION Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 3 1. Name and Address of Applicant: City of Poway, Attention: Richard Whipple 13325 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064 2. Project Name and Brief Description of Project: Environmental Assessment and Zoninq Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 14 -005: Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Poway, California, Amending Poway Municipal Code (PMC) Title 17, (Zoning), consisting of minor text revisions, additions, deletions and clarifications to various sections. 3. In accordance with Resolution 83 -084 of the City of Poway, implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the Poway City Council has found that the above - referenced project will not have a significant effect upon the environment and has approved a Negative Declaration. An Environmental Impact Report will not be required. 4. This Negative Declaration is comprised of this form along with the Environmental Initial Study that includes the Initial Study and Checklist. 5. The decision of the City Council of the City of Poway is final. Contact Person: Richard Whipple Phone: (858) 668 -4604 Approved by: Robert J. Manis Director of Development Services Attachment: Environmental Initial Study Date: February 3, 2015 CITY OF POWAY ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY AND CHECKLIST A. INTRODUCTION Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 4 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 Project Title: Environmental Assessment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 14 -005: Adoption of Ordinance(s) of the City of Poway, California, Amending Poway Municipal Code (PMC) Title 17, (Zoning), consisting of minor text revisions, additions and clarifications to various sections. 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Poway, Development Services 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Rich Whipple (858) 668 -4604 4. Project Location: City -wide 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Poway, Development Services Department, 13325 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064 6. General Plan Designation: Multiple zoning designations 7. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including, but not limited to, later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or offsite features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary). ZOA 14 -005 proposes minor revisions to the Poway Municipal Code (PMC) that includes text amendments to the development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations; the addition of building setback standards for detached accessory structures: clarifying that uses not listed in the PMC are deemed prohibited; adding public utility stations as a conditional use in the Open Space- Recreation (OS -R) zone; clarifying temporary use of contractors offices and storage yards; expanding types of temporary structures on active construction sites to include recreational vehicles; clarifying the definition of "landscaped area "; and an amendment to the Home Occupation Permit section to address new permissions provided to Cottage Food Businesses as required by SB 1616. The purpose of the ZOA is to make the PMC easier to understand, for both staff and the public, and to allow for better enforcement of its provisions. 8. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: ZOA 14 -005 affects property in Poway city -wide. 9. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 5 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 ❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑ Public Services ❑ Population and Housing ❑ Biological Resource ❑ Utilities and Service ❑ Geology /Soils ❑ Mineral Resources Systems ❑ Hydrology / Water Quality ❑ Hazards /Hazardous Materials ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Air Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Agricultural /Forestry ❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❑ Recreation Resources ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance 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 and /or mitigation has been agreed to. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an 1:1 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. Rich Whipple, City Planner City of Poway 5 Date Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 6 c. EIS and Checklist POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED p�. a. Have a substantial adverse effect X on a scenic vista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and X historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site X and its surroundings? d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely X affect day or nighttime views in the area? In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a. Convert prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide importance (farmland), as shown on X the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Resolution No. P -15 -04 POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act X contract? c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code X section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(8))? d. Result in the loss of forestland or conversion of forestland to non- X forest land? e. Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland to non- X agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non - forest use? a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air X quality plan? b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an X existing or projected air quality violation? c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state X ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d. Expose sensitive receptors to X substantial pollutant 7 Resolution No. P -15 -04 POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED concentrations? e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? X a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or X regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, X policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited X to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident X migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree X preservation policy or ordinance? f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation X Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? a. Cause a substantial adverse I I I I X 0 Resolution No. P -15 -04 rC1uC U POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5? b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an X archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or X site or unique geologic feature? d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of X formal cemeteries? a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injwy or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist - Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or X 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 liquefaction? iv) Landslides? X b. Result in substantial soil erosion or X the loss of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- X or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 -1 -B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risk to life or property? X 9 Resolution No. P -15 -04 AP-0 � POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal X systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a x significant impact on the environment? b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the x purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through x the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and x accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances or x waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 x and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or x 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 `ft Resolution No. P -15 -04 Faye: ii POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with, an adopted X emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are X adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? X b. Substantially deplete 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 X nearby wells would drop to a level, which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted. c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a X manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or offsite? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or X substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater X drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of pollutant runoff? 11 Resolution No. P -15 -04 12 ra C le- POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard boundary or X Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would X impede or redirect flood flows? i. Exposing people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including X flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X a. Physically divide an established community? X b. Conflict with applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local X coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural X communi conservation plan. . 0, o _ 0 ® a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would X be of future value to the region and the residents of the State? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally- important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local X general plan, specific plan or other land use Ian? 12 Resolution No. P -15 -04 raae 16 POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED a. Exposure of persons to, or generation of, noise levels in excess of standards established in the local X general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to, or generation of, excessive ground X borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project X vicinity above levels existing without the project? d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in X the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public X use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working X in the project area to excessive noise levels? a. Induce substantial growth in an area either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and X businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c. Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? 13 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Naae 14 POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the X 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 a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational X facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of X recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? a. Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation, including mass transit and non - motorized X travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including, but not limited to, intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b. Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, X including, but not limited to, level of service standards and travel 14 Resolution No. P -15 -04 raae i b POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change X in location that results in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) X or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency X access? g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs regarding public transit, bicycle or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the X performance or safety of such facilities? a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable X Regional Water Quality Control Board? b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of X existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, X the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, X or are new or expanded entitlements needed? 15 X Resolution No. P -15 -04 W-W � POTENTIALLY ISSUE POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT UNLESS SIGNIFICANT NO IMPACT IMPACT MITIGATION IMPACT INCORPORATED 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 the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal X needs? g. Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to X solid waste? a. Does the project 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 - sustaining levels, threaten to X eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples or the major periods of California history or b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulative considerable" means that the incremental effects of a X project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects X on human beings either directly or indirectly? DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION 16 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 17 Please refer to the Environmental Initial Study Checklist Form above when reading the following evaluation. AESTHETICS a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments to the development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations; the addition of setbacks standards for detached accessory structures; and an amendment to the Home Occupation Permit section to address new permissions provided to Cottage Food Businesses as required by SB 1616. The proposed amendments will have no direct or indirect impacts on a scenic vista; will not damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings; nor degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See Response La above. c) No Impact. See Response I.a above. d) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 includes no requirements for lighting. No impact would occur. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and will not result in the conversion of Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance to non - agricultural uses. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and does not change zoning to preclude agriculture where it is permissible under current zoning. No impact would occur. c) No Impact. The City has no forestland or timberland as defined in the California Government Code. No impact would occur. d) No Impact. See response Il.c above. e) No Impact. See response Il.a above. III. AIR QUALITY a) No Impact. The City of Poway is part of the San Diego Air Basin and air quality in the area is administered by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). An air quality management plan (AQMP) describes air pollution control strategies to be taken by a City, County or region classified as a non - attainment area to meet the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements. The main purpose of an AQMP is to bring the area into compliance with the requirements of federal and state air quality standards, and to coordinate regional and local governmental agencies to achieve air quality improvement goals. A San Diego Regional Air Quality Strategies Plan — 1994 (jointly developed by the Air Pollution Control District and the San Diego Association of Governments- SANDAG) exists for the San Diego area and provides strategies for pollution control 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 17 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 18 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. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments would not conflict with the General Plan strategies nor result in increased air pollutants. No impacts would occur. b) No Impact. See response Ill.a above. c) No Impact. See response Ill.a above. d) No Impact. See response Ill.a above. e) No Impact. See response Ill.a above. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments will not result in any biological impacts and do not conflict with the requirements of the Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See response IV above. c) No Impact. See response IV above. d) No Impact. See response IV above. e) No Impact. See response IV above. f) No Impact. The Poway Subarea Habitat Conservation Plan /Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP /NCCP) serves as the planning document for the protection and management of biologically effective, interconnected open spaces in the City of Poway. The Poway Subarea HCP /NCCP, which was adopted in April 1996, is consistent with the regional and sub - regional planning efforts within San Diego County pursuant to the State of California's NCCP act of 1991. The proposed text amendments to the PMC would not conflict with HCP /NCCP policies and strategies. No impacts would occur. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various zoning categories to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not involve any earth disturbing activity. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See response V.a above. c) No Impact. See response V.a above. d) No Impact. See response V.a above. IRl Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 19 VI. GEOLOGY /SOILS a i) No Impact. No active known faults traverse Poway. Murphy Canyon Fault is the nearest main southern California fault, located approximately 10 miles southwest of the project site. Three major fault systems within the project vicinity include the Elsinore, San Jacinto and Rose Canyon faults. The active Elsinore fault trends northwest and is about 22 miles northeast of Poway. The San Jacinto fault is also an active northwest - trending fault about 45 miles northeast of Poway. The Rose Canyon fault is located about 16 to 20 miles west of Poway in the Pacific Ocean and is considered potentially active. There is potential for some local damage in the event of a major earthquake along one of these fault systems, which could result in significant impacts to project facilities. While the potential for onsite rupture cannot be completely discounted (e.g.: unmapped faults could conceivably underlie the site), the likelihood for such an occurrence is considered low due to the absence of known faulting within or adjacent to the site. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not involve any earth disturbing activity or any additional exposure of the public to any earthquake fault or other geologic hazard. No impact would occur. a ii) No Impact. See response VI.a.i above. a iii) No Impact. See response VI.a.i above. a iv) No Impact. According to the Hazards Management Element of the Poway General Plan, landslides are common in the Poway area and generally occur as a result of ground shaking in areas of unstable geologic conditions, such as the Friar's Formation. The soils commonly found in the area of the subject parcels are alluvium and slopewash. This is a material consisting of poorly consolidated stream deposited silt, sand, gravel, and cobble size particles. The text amendments to the PMC will not involve any earth disturbing activity or any additional exposure seismically induced landslide. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See response V.a.i above. c) No Impact. See response V.a.i above. d) No Impact. See response VI.a.i above. e) No Impact. See response V.a.i above. VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS a. No Impact. Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32), the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, states that climate change and global warming is generally the result of greenhouse gases caused by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. CO2 emissions come primarily from the burning of fossil fuels (vehicle emissions) and energy consumption. AB 32 mandates that California reduce its' annual greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Senate Bill 375 (SB 375) aligns regional land use, transportation, housing, and greenhouse gas reduction planning efforts. SB 375 requires Air Resources Boards to set regional greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for passenger vehicles and light trucks for 2020 and 2035 (GC § 65080(b)(2)(A)). The targets are for the 18 Municipal Planning Organizations (MPOs) in California. In response to, and in compliance with, the State measure the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), as San Diego's MPO, adopted emission reduction targets of 7 percent by 2020 and 13 percent by 2035. While 19 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 20 SANDAG has published the proposed target levels, the standards for measuring the significance of a project's cumulative contribution to global climate change, and a consistent method to achieve these reductions, have not been determined. The state of California's Climate Change Scoping Plan aims to reduce state and local GHG emissions by primarily targeting the largest emitters of GHGs: transportation, including emissions from vehicles, and energy sectors. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not involve, or cause the creation of, additional greenhouse gases. No impacts would occur. b) No Impact. See response Vll.a above. VIII. HAZARDS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC do not involve the use of, require the need for, or emit hazardous substances. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See response Vlll.a above. c) No Impact. See response Vlll.a above. d) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC do not involve any activity at any specific site. No impact would occur. e) No Impact. The closest airports to the City of Poway are Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, located approximately 6.5 miles southwest and Gillespie Field, located approximately 8 miles to the southeast. The City of Poway is not located within the Airport Influence Area of either of these airports. The project proposes minor text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections of the PMC and does not propose the introduction of habitable structures that would result in exposure of people to safety hazards from these airports. Thus, ZOA 14 -005 would not result in a safety hazard for people the people of Poway. No impact would occur. f) No Impact. See Item Vlll.e above. g) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not impact emergency evacuation plans. No impact would occur. h) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not expose the public to increased wildland fire risk. No impact would occur. 20 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 21 IX. HYDROLOGYMATER QUALITY a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not result in pollutants nor result in decreased water quality in the area. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. The text amendments to the PMC will not create a need for or otherwise affect groundwater; will not affect or alter the drainage patterns; will not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, other flood hazards. No impact would occur. c) No Impact. See response IX.a above. d) No Impact. See response IX.b above. e) No Impact. See response IX.b above. f) No Impact. See response IX.b above. g) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and will not cause the placement of housing within flood prone areas. No impact would occur. h) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and will not permit development within floodways. No impact would occur. i) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and will not result in exposing the public to increased risk of flooding. No impact would occur. j) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and will not result in exposing the public to increased risk of tsunami or mudflows. No impact would occur. X. LAND USE /PLANNING a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations which, if implemented, will not physically divide the City. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations will not conflict with the environmental policies and strategies of the General Plan. No impact would occur. 21 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 22 c) No Impact. See response IV.a above. XI. MINERAL RESOURCES a) No Impact. According to the Poway General Plan, the only known valuable mineral resource, as recognized by the California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, is construction quality sand and gravel located in the South Poway area of the City. Currently, one sand and gravel extraction operation is located approximately two miles south of the project site in Beeler Canyon. The project property is not utilized for mineral extraction and there are no plans for mineral resource extraction at the site. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to an minor revisions to the PMC that proposes minor text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations and will not result in any ground disturbance of a depth that could potentially affect unknown subsurface deposits or the loss of availability of a known valuable mineral resource. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See response to Item XI.a. XII. NOISE a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not generate noise. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not generate ground vibrations. No impact would occur. c) No Impact. See response Xll.a above. d) No Impact. See response Xll.a above. e) No Impact. The closest airports to the City of Poway are Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, located approximately 7.5 miles southwest and Gillespie Field, located approximately 9 miles to the southeast. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Therefore, the project will not result in the placement of housing in an area affected by airport noise. No impact would occur. f) No Impact. See response Xll.e above. XIII. POPULATION /HOUSING a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not result in additional growth. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not displace housing. No impact would occur. 22 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 23 c) No Impact. See Item Xlll.b. XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Fire Protection. No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not affect or create the need for additional fire services. No impact would occur. Police Protection. No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not affect or create the need for additional police services. No impact would occur. Schools. No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not impact or create the need for additional school systems. No impact would occur. Parks. No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not impact parks or City recreation programs. No impact would occur. Other Public Facilities. No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not affect any other City services or facilities. No impact would occur. XV. RECREATION a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not impact regional parks, other regional recreation facilities, or the need for additional regional parks. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See Item XV.a. No impact would occur. XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not cause an increase in the number of vehicle trips, conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the City's circulation system, cause traffic or alter transportation systems. No impact would occur. 23 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 24 b) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to, level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways. No impact would occur. c) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not alter air traffic patterns. No impact would occur. d) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not increase transportation hazards. No impact would occur. e) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not affect emergency access. No impact would occur. f) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not conflict with policies regarding the use of alternative transportation modes and those systems. No impact would occur. XVII. UTILITIES /SERVICE SYSTEMS a) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not cause increases in, or otherwise effect, wastewater. No impact would occur. b) No Impact. See response XVll.a above c) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not cause a need for expanded storm water or drainage facilities. No impact would occur. d) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed amendments will not cause an increase in water demand. No impact would occur. e) No Impact. See response XVll.a above. f) No Impact. ZOA 14 -005 pertains to minor revisions to the PMC that proposes text amendments and additions to development standards within the various sections to address omissions, conflicts, and inconsistencies in the regulations. Implementation of the proposed 24 Resolution No. P -15 -04 Page 25 amendments will not cause an increase in solid waste, the need for additional solid waste facilities, or disposal needs. No impact would occur. g) No Impact. See response XVll.f above. XVIII. MANDATORY FINDING OF SIGNIFICANCE: a) No Impact. The project will not have an impact on habitat communities, wildlife, or cultural resources. See responses IV.a and V.a above. b) No Impact. The project, considered cumulatively with past and future projects, will not result in any impacts. The project, as well as past projects and future projects, has or will comply with the land use and density limitations of the City's General Plan. Infrastructure and services per the General Plan are in place or are planned and will be provided to accommodate future growth. c) No Impact. The project will not have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. See response La above. 25