HomeMy WebLinkAbout34th 35th 36th Street between Finley Avenue and The Rivo AltoTO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
June 14, 1988
Environmental Affairs Committee
Public Works Department
Finley Tract Street Ends at The Rivo Alto
Attached for the Committee's revi
Notice of Determination, the E.I.
Environmental Fact Sheet for the
The Public Works Department will
additional information which may
recommendations.
_ tayor
4 '
Irwin Miller
Management Analyst
IM:dw
Attachments
ew and comment are drafts of the
R. Negative Declaration and the
subject improvements.
supply the Committee with any
be required to make findings and
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FINLEY TRACT STREET ENDS AT
THE RIVO ALTO
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF.DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the pi,��QQject for the construction of
Finley Tract Street Ends at The Rivo Alto has beehaperformed. The review was
conducted in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental
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 environment.
3. An environmental impact report has not been prepared. A Negative
Declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto.
a --414.0r4 giC
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
AIM:dw
6-14-88
FINLEY TRACT STREET ENDS
AT THE RIVO ALTO
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed street ends are located in unimproved 34th,
35th and 36th Street rights of way between Finley Avenue and The Rivo Alto
in the City of Newport Beach.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Approximate 30-foot widths by 80-foot lengths of
street rights of way will be cleared of debris, encroaching improvements and
plant material. Curb, gutter and sidewalk will be constructed along the
sides and the end of each street. The approximate 20-foot by 80-foot area
between the curbs will then be paved with asphaltic concrete.
3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide paved, all weather parking areas
and sidewalks at these residential bay -front street ends where none
presently exist. The improvements will facilitate enforcement of parking
regulations and enhance the appearance of the three street ends. The work
is to be performed as a portion of a larger project to reconstruct existing
streets and alleys throughout Finley Tract.
4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irrever-
sible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal,
acceptable short-term disturbances caused by construct.bn activity.
5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: This project is consistent with the General
Plan of the City of Newport Beach and will not have a significant effect on
the environment.
6. INITIAL STUDY: The Public Works Department of the City of Newport Beach has
prepared the Negative Declaration and its Initial Study in accordance with
Article 6, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained from
the Public Works Department during normal business hours.
„Liar'
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
LRD
FINLEY TRACT STREET ENDS
AT THE RIVO ALTO
INITIAL STUDY
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN: This project is consistent with the
environmWa1 plans and goals as established in the General Plan of the City
of Newport 3each.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM: An Environmental Checklist Form has been
completed as a portion of this study. The following statements, referenced
to questions presented in the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe"
answers:
II.1.b.&c. A 30-foot width by 80-foot length, approximately, of unimproved
street rights of way between Finley Avenue and The Rivo Alto
will be cleared of debris, encroaching improvements and plant
material. The rights of way will then be compacted and covered
with curb, gutter, sidewalk and a 20-foot by 80-foot, approxi-
mately, asphalt pavement.
II.3.b. The construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement over the
unimproved right of way will result in an increases rate and
volume of surface water runoff.
II.14.b. Construction of street end improvements in the right of way will
aid in police enforcement of parking regulations upon the
parcels. Presently, it is difficult to cite vehicles which are
improperly parked upon the parcels since public property lines
are not evident.
II.14.e. Construction of street end improvements will necessitate street
maintenance efforts and expenditures in the future.
einAt4, 4.2yz
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
LRD
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent CI y Ott -t teach
2. .Address and Phone Number of Proponent 'zee Astf r+ hu)eustil
Nw1nr+ Inds, CA 9tw3
C114 644.50 (Aubl is Works Dept)
3. Date of Checklist Submission 1prl) ZA , 1968
4. :Agency Requiring Checklist City df Al6Wprt"e gsetek
5. Title of Project flriley Trpet $trait End, at The Riyo Alta
II. Environmental Impacts
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
YES MAYBE NO
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures? it
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 or 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
g. Exposure of people or property to
geological hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground
failure, or similar hazards?
X
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality? X
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally? X
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course or•
direction of water movements, in either
marine or fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?
c. Alterations to the course of flow of
flood waters?
d. 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?
i. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
t
YES MAYBE NO
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?
c. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a barrier
to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any X
agricultural crop?
5. 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)? —Z—
b. 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?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat? I —�
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels? —X-
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposalproduce
new light or glare?
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area? _AK__
YES MAYBE N0
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? ><
10. 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 accident or
upset conditions?
11. Population. Will the proposal alter the
location, distribution, density, or growth
rate of the human population of an area?
12. Housing. Will the proposal 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
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
iC
15. Energy. Will the proposal resut±,t in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy?
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:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks? K
e. Storm water drainage? —21--
f. Solid waste and disposal? —L-
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding X
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? —�-
-X
X
x
X
X
X
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?
b. 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 will 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?
YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X