ADDENDA --------------------
Mitigated Negative Declaration (TT Map #17713)
for PTTM-13-0001 To recertify an expired tract map to create 154 parcels from 9parcels Addenda to Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map #17713 Including APN 181-711-72, 73, 74, 75, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 Prepared by the City of Barstow
Reference Approvals and Prior Documentation Pertaining To:
General Plan Amendment (GPA) #06-03, - Mixed Use to Neighborhood Residential; approved by the Planning Commission June 12, 2006 and by the City Council August 21, 2006. Zone Change (ZC) #06-06, to change the zoning designation from Mixed Land Use to RS-6 (SingleFamily Residential) (36± acres); approved August 21, 2006. Tentative Tract #17713, approved by the Planning Commission June 12, 2006 Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) originally circulated May 15 through June 5, 2006, adopted August 21, 2006.
Summary/Introduction
The project for which this Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) Addenda has been prepared is the recertification of a Tentative Tract Map to create 148 parcels from nine. The project scope is the same as the project for which the Mitigated Negative Declaration was certified for in 2006.
This Addenda applies to prior adopted environmental documentation updates and reviews the 2006 approvals for a 146 dwelling unit residential subdivision;, 2006 Approved Project (See Figure 3, TTM #17713).
PTTM-13-0001 represents no change in land use or in project development intensity, see Figure 2, Tentative Tract Map #17713. A comprehensive reassessment of the original 2006 environmental documentation in relation to the current CEQA Regulations and Guidelines, most importantly concerning evaluation of project impacts on Climate Change, i.e. Global Warming, are addressed by this Addenda.
As a result, an Addendum to the prior adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) provides suitable environmental clearance for approval of the current project. Such an Addendum is an administrative action attached to the Final MND.
Project Description
This is a proposed residential subdivision originally submitted in 2006 and expired prior to the automatic extensions. There is no change in scope or configuration of the project submitted in 2006.
The Tentative Tract Map proposes to create 146 residential lots and two lettered lots (non-buildable, used for infrastructure such as drainage control). The lots are consistent with the minimum lot sizes identified in Chapter 19.10.040 of the Barstow Municipal Code.
Surrounding Uses
Figure 1 includes an aerial photograph of the project site and shows surrounding land uses. Properties to the north include residential neighborhoods and a park; to the south properties are vacant; to the east uses include Southern California Edison Offices and vacant properties; and properties to the west include residential neighborhoods.
Figure 1: Aerial Photo of Tentative Tract Area
Project Boundary of Tentative
Tract Map #17713
Tentative Tract Map #17713 – Surrounding Land Use Designations The Project site is located within the City of Barstow General Plan area. The General Plan land use designation for the western portion of the project site is Mixed Use while the eastern portion of the project site has a General Plan land use designation of Specific Plan.
North: RO (Recreational Opportunities), UR (Urban Living), NR (Neighborhood Residential)
South: NR/SP (Neighborhood Residential/Specific Plan)
East: GC (General Commercial)
West: UR (Urban Living), NR (Neighborhood Residential)
Site
Boundary
Tentative Tract Map #17713 – Surrounding Zoning
The Project site is located within the city limits of the City of Barstow. The site is zoned RS-6 (Single Family Residential).
North: RM-2 (Multi-Family Residential), RS-6 (Single Family Residential), South: RS-6 (Single Family Residential)
East: CG (General Commercial)
West: RS-6 (Single Family Residential), RM-2 (Multi-Family Residential) Site
Boundary
Project Impacts
All environmental factors addressed in the 2006 MND were reconsidered. There are no changes in the project scope. The assessment of these factors is summarized below:
I. Aesthetics
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
II. Agricultural and Forestry Resources
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
III. Air Quality
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
IV. Biological Resources
The 2006 environmental assessment of the currently approved residential project included a requirement for a biological survey. As part of the recertification of the Tentative Tract Map a biological survey was completed see attached TTM17713 Biological Assessment, by RCA Associates, September 27, 2012.
There are no changes in the project scope therefore the conclusions reached in the prior Mitigated Negative Declaration are applicable to the recertification of the Tentative Tract Map.
V. Cultural Resources
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
VI. Geology / Soils
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis of less than significant impact. The requirement for the geotechnical/soil survey shall stay in effect.
VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
VIII. Hydrology / Water Quality
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
IX. Land Use / Planning
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
X. Mineral Resources
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
XI. Noise
There is no potential impact.
XII. Population / Housing
There is no potential impact.
XIII. Public Services
There is no potential impact.
XIV, Recreation
There is no potential impact.
XV. Transportation / Traffic
There is no potential impact.
XVI. Utilities / Service Systems
There are no changes affecting the 2006 analysis.
XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance
There are no potentially significant impact adverse impacts resulting from the proposed project.
Climate Change / Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Since the 2006 environmental documentation and approval of TTM 17713, there has been ongoing discussion, at essentially all levels of government, to address global climate change. This discussion has focused on the potential emission of “greenhouse” gases, which are seen as the key human generated contribution to global warming. The State of California enacted AB 32, “California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,” in an effort to reduce its contribution to climate change.
Project generated emissions relevant to greenhouse gases are limited to initial construction activity. Even during construction there will be no impact.
Appendix - Documents Incorporated by Reference
TM17713 Biological Assessment, by RCA Associates, September 27, 2012.
Hydrology Study for Tentative Tract No. 17713, Prepared by Merrell-Johnson Engineering, Inc., November 21, 2005.
Site Photos
Looking Southeast towards Edison Site
Looking West towards Higgins Avenue
Looking Southwest from Rimrock Road