Valiano

PDS2013-SP-13-001, PDS2013-GPA-13-001, PDS2013-REZ-13-001, PDS2013-TM-5575,
PDS2014-MUP-14-019, PDS2013-STP-13-003, PDS2013-ER-13-08-002

The Project includes a Specific Plan (PDS2013-SP-13-001), a General Plan Amendment (PDS2013-GPA-13-001), a Zone Reclassification (PDS2013-REZ-13-001), a Tentative Map (PDS2013-TM-5575), a Major Use Permit (PDS2014-MUP-14-019), a Site Plan (PDS2014-STP-14-019), and a draft Habitat Loss Permit (PDSXXX-HLP-XXXX).

The proposed project includes 326 dwelling units in five neighborhoods, each with varying densities, lot sizes, and architectural styles. A multi-use trail traversing the development to provide recreational opportunities for a variety of users, including equestrian, is proposed. Thirty percent of the project site will be conserved as open space. This includes 31 acres of biological open space and 35 acres for an agricultural easement. In addition, 56 acres of common area open space and 27 acres of landscaped easements will provide for a total open space of 149 acres. The project also provides one public park, two private parks, a public equestrian staging area, and a private trail turnaround area, 2.6 miles of trails and an on-site wastewater treatment facility. 

Project Contact: Michelle Chan | Michelle.Chan@sdcounty.ca.gov | (858) 495-5428 

Environmental Coordinator: Donna Beddow | Donna.Beddow@sdcounty.ca.gov | (858) 694-3656 

5-11-18 Planning Commission Hearing Report

READERS GUIDE

STATEMENT OF LOCATION AND CUSTODIAN OF DOCUMENTS

TITLE PAGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1.0 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION, LOCATION, AND SETTING

CHAPTER 2.0 - SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

    2.1        AESTHETICS
    2.2        AIR QUALITY
    2.3        AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
    2.4        BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
    2.5        CULTURAL RESOURCES
    2.6        NOISE
    2.7        PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
    2.8        TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
    2.9        HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
    2.10      GEOLOGY AND SOILS
    2.11      SIGNIFICANT AND IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES 

CHAPTER 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT

    3.1.1     GREENHOUSE GAS
    3.1.2     ENERGY
    3.1.3     HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
    3.1.4     LAND USE AND PLANNING
    3.1.5     POPULATION AND HOUSING
    3.1.6     RECREATION
    3.1.7     PUBLIC SERVICES
    3.1.8     UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
    3.2        EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT DURING INITIAL STUDY

CHAPTER 4.0 - PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

CHAPTER 5.0 - LIST OF REFERENCES

CHAPTER 6.0 - LIST OF EIR PREPARERS AND PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTED

CHAPTER 7.0 - LIST OF MITIGATION MEASURES AND PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS:

List of Commenters

Topical Response to Comments

Draft Environmental Impact Report Response to Comments (Compiled)

Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report Response to Comments (Compiled)

Comments Received on the Draft EIR

Federal Agencies (No Letters Received)

State Agencies

California Department of Transportation

County, City, and Other Local Agencies

San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
Rincon del Diablo Water District
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
City of Escondido
City of San Marcos
Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council

Organizations

Friends of Eden Valley for Responsible Development
Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council and Friends of Eden Valley for Responsible Development
J. Whalen and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Friends of Eden Valley and the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council
Johnson & Sedlack on behalf of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council
Tierra Data on behalf of Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council
San Dieguito Planning Group
Endangered Habitats League
The Escondido Creek Conservancy
Natural Resources Defense Council
Kevin K. Johnson, APLC, on behalf of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians
San Diego Archaeolgoical Society
San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians

Individual Commenters on the Draft EIR

Comments Received on the Recirculated Draft EIR

State Agencies & Federal Agencies (No letters Received)

County, City, and Other Local Agencies

City of Escondido
City of San Marcos

Organizations

San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians
Endangered Habitats League
The Escondido Creek Conservancy
San Dieguito Planning Group
Johnson, Smith & Foy on behalf of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council
Crest/Dehesa/Granite Hills/Harbison Canyon Subregional Planning Group
Bonsall Community Sponsor Group
Del Dios/Mt. Israel Town Council
Friends of Eden Valley for Responsible Development

Individual Commenters on the Recirculated Draft EIR

 Late Letters on the Recirculated Draft EIR

Campo Lake Morena Planning Group
San Diego County Sanitation District
Leslie Caskey
Mary Cross
Patricia Borchmann
Valley Center Community Planning Group

Late Comments

Compiled Responses to Planning Commission Comment Letters

Law Offices of Abigail Smith (On Behalf of Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council) dated May 10, 2018
Endangered Habitats League Part 1 and Part 2 dated May 7, 2018
Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council Evacuation Plan Letter dated May 9, 2018
Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council Valiano Vineyards dated May 9, 2018
The Valiano Vineyards Alternative
Debra Toner email dated May 10, 2018
Johanna Maurice email dated May 10, 2018
Karen Binns email dated May 9, 2018
Camille Zeleny, Mike Wittmer, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Janine Young
Tina Pope, David Bennett, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Byram Frost, Mike Lukic, Bredan Theissen, Gordan Fines, Steven and Jacqui White, Kirk Effinger

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

Conceptual Landscape Plan

Draft CEQA Findings

Evacuation Plan

Grading Plan

Landscape Plans

Parks Conceptual Plan

Preliminary Grading Plan

Resource Protection Ordinance Slope Analysis

Specific Plan

Site Plan

Tentative Map

Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Reclamation Plan Preliminary Design Report

Draft Habitat Loss Permit

RECIRCULATION READERS GUIDE
LEGAL AD 
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY 
TITLE PAGE 
CHAPTER 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION, LOCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING (Parts: 1 2 3 ) 
CHAPTER 3.1.1 GLOBAL GREENHOUSE GASES
CHAPTER 3.1.4 LAND USE AND PLANNING
CHAPTER 7 LIST OF MITIGATION MEASURES AND PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES  
REVISED GREENHOUSE GAS REPORT 
EXHIBITS:  1  2

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

LEGAL AD - NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

SPECIFIC PLAN
    Cover & Table of Contents
    Chapter 1    Introduction
    Chapter 2     Land Use Design (Parts: 1, 2 )
    Chapter 3    Circulation Plan
    Chapter 4    Resources On-site
    Chapter 5    Public Services Facilities
    Chapter 6    Utilities
    Chapter 7    Public Facilities Financing Phasing
    Chapter 8    Implementation

Tentative Map
Preliminary Grading Plan
Conceptual Landscape Plan
Site Plan
Vicinity Map
Aerial Photograph
 

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS 

TOC, LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1.0   PROJECT DESCRIPTION, LOCATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 
                        (Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 )

CHAPTER 2.0   SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT

    2.1       Aesthetics (Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 )
    2.2       Air Quality
    2.3       Agricultural Resources (Parts: 1, 2 )
    2.4       Biological Resources (Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4 )
    2.5       Cultural Resources
    2.6       Noise
    2.7       Paleontological Resources
    2.8       Transportation/Traffic
    2.9       Hazards and Hazardous Materials
    2.10     Geology and Soils
    2.11     Utilities
    2.12     Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Which Would be Involved in the Proposed
                Project Should it be Implemented

CHAPTER 3.0   ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT

    3.1      Effects Found Not Significant as Part of the EIR Process
        3.1.1    Global Greenhouse Gases
        3.1.2    Energy
        3.1.3    Hydrology and Water Quality
        3.1.4    Land Use and Planning
        3.1.5    Population and Housing
        3.1.6    Recreation
        3.1.7    Public Services

    3.2      Effects Found Not Significant During Initial Study
        3.2.1    Mineral Resources

CHAPTER 4.0   PROJECT ALTERNATIVES (Parts: 1, 2, 3, 4 ) 

CHAPTER 5.0   LIST OF REFERENCES

CHAPTER 6.0   LIST OF EIR PREPARERS AND PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTED

CHAPTER 7.0   LIST OF MITIGATION MEASURES AND PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES

HABITAT LOSS PERMIT

NOTICE OF PREPARATION

A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was distributed from June 20, 2013 to July 19, 2013.  Click on the links below for all comments received by the Department.

Notice of Preparation
NOP Comments (Individuals)
NOP Comments (Agencies and Groups)
Initial Study