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March 22, 1983
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: BALBOA BOULEVARD MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS
FROM 33RD STREET TO 44TH STREET (C-2369)
Attached for the Committee's review and comment are
drafts of the Notice of Determination, the E.I.R. Negative Declara-
tion, and the Environmental Fact Sheet for the subject improvements.
The public Works Department will supply the Committee with
any additional information which may be required to make findings and
recommendations in this matter.
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Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
BALBOA BOULEVARD MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS FROM 33RD STREET TO 44TH STREET
(C-2369)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the project for modifica-
tions of the Balboa.Boulevard median from 33rd Street to 44th Street
in the City of Newport Beach has been performed. The review was con-
ducted in accordance with the requirements of the California Environ-
mental Quality Act of 1970, the State'Guidelines for Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970," and the City's
"Policies and Procedures for Implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act."
The environmental statement has been reviewed and was approved by
the City's Environmental Affairs Committee.
As a result of the preliminary review, it has been determined that:
1. The project is approved.
2. The project will not have a significant effect on the environ-
ment.
3. An environmental impact report has not been prepared.
A negative declaration has been prepared and is attached
hereto.
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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3/22/83
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BALBOA BOULEVARD MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS
FROM 33RD STREET TO 44TH STREET
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
by
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. PROJECT LOCATION: The project locations include (1) median islands along Balboa
Boulevard between 33rd and 44th Streets and (2) West Newport Park, each within
the City of Newport Beach and one-half mile proximate.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Landscaping, including 36.Washingtonia Robusta palm
trees of height varying from 3 to 30 feet, will be removed from said median
islands and replanted in West Newport Park. :The former palm tree sites will
then be paved with asphaltic concrete.
3. PROJECT GOALS: Completion of the project will allow improved sight distances
at eleven intersections along Balboa Boulevard, thereby providing for increased
personal safety of the beach visitor or City resident. Also, the project will
provide much -needed site beautification at West Newport Park one-half mile
proximate to Balboa Boulevard.
4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. There will be no significant long-term irrevers-
ible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal,
acceptable short-term disturbances of the environment due to construction
activity during beach nonseasonal months.
5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: On the basis of the Initial Study, the project
is found not to have a significant effect on the environment, but may provide
for increased personal safety of the beach visitor and City resident.
6. INITIAL STUDY: The City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared
this Negative Declaration and the attached Initial Study in accordance with
Article 7, Chapter 3 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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3/22/83
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM'
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Background -
1. Name of Proponent d y Olt Wewpei-t is j, 6A-
2, Address and Phone Number of Proponent Defor'iver,►- at
deb/ic derkf, 71,0 Ne&Jport Elargegort4
We Nport 9eQelt; 9Zat9 . e714) 040- 2Z81
3. • Date of Checklist Submission MOtrht 2/ /I
4. Agency Requiring Checklist 'EssI 0?00• A%tlMs ocb
5. Title,bf Project: • adbee gea edam -Medthq Med%tiirrtierit
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II. Environmentai Impacts, •
•(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
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Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction'or overcovering of the
soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or,
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either on or off the site?
f. , Changes in deposition or erosion of
beach sands,.or changes in siltation,
deposition on erosion which may modify
the channel of a river or stream or
the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet
or lake?
. YES MAYBE NO `
ES. MAYBE NO
g. Exposure of people or property to
geological hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground
failure, or similar hazards?
2. Air. Will the•proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
. Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally?
3. 'Water. Will the proposal result in:
▪ , Changes in currents, or the course or
direction of water movements,in either
marine or fresh waters?
:Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?. .
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Alterations to thecourse of. flow of
flood waters? •
Change in the amount of surface Water'
in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters or in
any alteration of surface water
quality,including but not limited
to temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate
of flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
h. Substantial reduction in the amount
of water otherwise available for
public water supplies?
1. • Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as •
'flooding or tidal waves?
4. . Plant Life. Will the proposal, result in: '
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or'number of'any species of plants
(including •trees, shrubs, grass,
crops', and aquatic plants)?.
b. Reduction of the numbers,of any
unique, rare or endangered species •
of plants?•• •
•Introduction of new species of
•plants into an area, or in a barrier •
to the hormal replenishment of '
existing species-? -
' Reduction in acreage of any
•;agricultural crop?
Animal Life. Will•the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or
numbers of any species of animals
(birds, land animals including reptiles,
fish and shellfish, benthic organisms,
.or insects)?
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?
c. Introduction of new species of animals
into an area, or result in a barrier
to the migration or movement of
•animals?•
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d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
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6. Noise. ' Will the proposal 'result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
YES .MAYBE NO
b: Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?'
7.. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce
•new light or glare? X
8.' Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area? +f
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources?
b. 'Substantial depletion of any non-
renewable natural resource?
Risk of Upset.Does the proposal involve
a risk of an explosion or the release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accidentor
upset• conditions?
Population. Will the proposal alter the
location, distribution, density, or growth
rate of the human population of an area?
12. Housing.` Will.the•proposai affect
existing housing; or create a demand
for additional housing?
13. Transportation/Circulation. 'Will the
proposal result in: .
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
b. .Effects on existing parking facilities,
'or demand for new parking?
c Substantial impact Upon existing
transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns, of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? •
e. • Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
f. •Increase in traffic hazardous to
•motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered governmental services in any of the
following areas:.
YES MAYBE , NO
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410, 411 •
YES MAYBE NO ,
a. Fire protection?'
b. Police protection? , :. -—
c. Schools? . n _if—
d. Parks•or other recreational facilities? ' ' _____
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e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads? :
f. Other governmental ' 4.4
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.15. Energy,. Will the proposal•result in:
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..-,•,. a. Use of substantial athounts of fuel or
• ,-, . - . ienergy? .-: 4.,. !•
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b. Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy, or require
• the development of new sources of '
energy? .
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a
need for new systems, or substantial'
alterations to the following utilities:
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-• a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems? .
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid wasteand disposal?
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
• health hazards?
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the
•obstruction of any scenic vista or view open
to the public, or will the proposal result
in the creation of an aesthetically
offensive site open to public view? Oe
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• YES
MAYBE NO
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or quantity
of••existing recreational opportunities?
20. Archeological/Historical. Will the
proposal result in an alteration of
a significant archeological or historical
site, structure, object or building?
' 21. Mandatory findings of Significance.
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
.•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 of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term, environmental goals? (A
short-term impact on the environment is
one which occurs in a relatively brief
definitive period of time while long- •
term impacts•wi11 endure well into the
future.)
c. Does the project have impacts which
are individually limited,•but cumu-
latively considerable? (A project
may impact on two or more separate
resources where the impact on each
resource•is relatively small, but
where the effect of the total of
those impacts on the environment is
significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
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BALBOA BOULEVARD MEDIAN MODIFICATIONS
FROM 33RD STREET TO 44TH STREET
INITIAL STUDY' '
by
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM. An Environmental Checklist Form,
attached hereto, has been completed as 'a portion of, this study. The
following statements, referenced to questions presented on the Check-
list, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers:
II.I.b. Landscaping removals along Balboa Boulevard will change
median island topography between 33rd and 44th Street. Also,
the palm tree installation in West Newport Park will change
the park topography; however, such changes in topography will
have no adverse effect on the earth therebelow.
11.18. Landscaping removals from Balboa Boulevard medians may result
in an aesthetically offensive site open to public view. How-
ever, an aesthetically offensive opinion may be mitigated
since (1) the removals are considered "short-term" inasmuch
as the reconstruction of Balboa Boulevard, including land-
scape placement, should occur by 1988 and (2) the palm tree
installation in West Newport Park will retain the desirable
landscape materials within the neighborhood.
3/22/83
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-3884
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 714/640-2281
March 21, 1983
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,
P.O. Box 687
Santa Ana, California 92702
Subject: Balboa Boulevard Median Modifications from 33rd Street
to•44th Street (C-2369)
Dear Sir: ,1
Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject project.
A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file in our
Planning Department.
If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128.
Very truly yours,
Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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�/ cc: Planning Department --Fred Talarico
CITYOF
NEWPORT BEACH,
• CALIF.
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach