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HomeMy WebLinkAbout856 San Clemente Drivexxxxxxx 640-2281 December 9, 1976 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject:. Notice of Determination --Construction of.0ranch Library in Newport Center To whom'it auajr concern: Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject project. An Environmental Assessment has been prepared and is on file in our Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call me at (714)_640-2128. Vary truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant Public Works Department IM:jd Enclosure cc: Community Development Depart Bill Foley LCato\ , 're c 0; el \>>, `� :. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL STUDY FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF BRANCH LIBRARY SEPTEMBER, 1976 The proposed library is located within a major office and cultural development for which a EIR Was prepared and certified as complete. In order to facilitate the review of the proposed library, the following information pertaining spec- ifically to the library has been excerpted from the EIR for the Civic Plaza development: 1. Primary Users. The proposed library will serve existing and future residents in the City. No developments are expected to locate in the area as a result of the construction of the library. 2. Area Description. The proposed project will be located within Civic Plaza which will contain cultural facilities and office buildings. The adjacent development to the east and south is Newport Center, a regional shopping and office complex. To the west is a future residential development, and to the north is an existing residential development. The proposed library will be a single story building containing 10,000 square feet. Future development in the Civic Plaza develop- ment will be low rise office buildings. 3. Air Quality. The construction of the proposed library will help to decrease VMT by providing a facility in close proximity to a large number of residents who currently drive to more distant libraries. This will decrease total emissions in the Newport Beach area. 4. Water Quality. This project will have no significant effect on water quality. 5. Solid Waste Management. This project will have no significant effect on solid waste management. 6. Transportation. This project will have no significant effect on local circulation or transportation systems. Civic Plaza is located near two arterial streets, and the Newport Center area is served by the Orange County Transit District. 7. Noise. This project will not create any undue noise nor will it be affected by any existing noise sources. 8. Historical Archeological Properties. The proposed site was completely surveyed in conjunction with the preparation of the EIR for Civic Plaza. No Historical Archeological resources exist on the site. -1- • • 9. Wildlife and Endangered Species. With the exception of common species of -rodents and a limited number of birds, no wildlife exists on the site. No rare or endangered species exist on the site. 10. Energy, Energy to the site will be provided by the Southern California Edison Company and by the Southern California Gas Company. Both of these utility companies have indicated that they have the ability to serve this site. 11. Construction. All construction activities will be controlled by the laws and policies of the City of Newport Beach and no significant adverse impacts are anticipated. 12. Public Reaction. A number of public hearings have been held within the community dealing with the questions: (a) do we need a new library; (b) if so, where should it be located; and (c) how large should the facility be? The proposed project is a result of these hearings and represents the consensus of the community. 13. Alternatives to the project. As noted above several public hearings have been held on alternative locations and on alternative sizes. This location and design will provide optimum service to a maximum number of residents. 2 • • September 24, 1976 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CONSTRUCTION OF BRANCH LIBRARY IN NEWPORT CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the construction of a branch library in Newport Center has been completed. The review was conducted in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the State Guidelines for Implementation of same, and the City's "Policies and Procedures for Im- plementing the California Environmental Quality Act." 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. Joseph T! Devlin, RCE No. 9537 Public Wbjks Director AIM: jd Att. CITY Of NEWPORT BEACH NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT CONSTRUCTION OF BRANCH LIBRARY SEPTEMBER, 1976 1. Project Description. The proposed project consists of the construction of a new public library containing 10,000 square feet of floor area. 2. Project Location: The proposed project is located at 856 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach. 3. Purpose of Project. The purpose of this project is to provide a new library facility to provide library service to the northeastern portion of the City. At present there is no branch library in this area. 4. Discussion of Enviconmental Impacts. The proposed project is located within a 26 acre development called "Civic Plaza" which will contain various cultural facilities and commercial office buildings. A complete Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified for Civic Plaza. The information contained in that EIR indicates that the proposed library will not have any significant impacts on the environment. This information is summarized in the attached Environment Assessment. 5. Finding. The proposed project will not have a significant impact on the environment. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL STUDY FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION'OF BRANCH LIBRARY SEPTEMBER, 1976 The proposed library is located within a major office and cultural development for which a EIR was prepared and certified as complete. In order to facilitate the review of the proposed library, the following information pertaining spec- ifically to the library has been excerpted from the EIR for the Civic Plaza development: 1. Primary Users. The proposed library will serve existing and future residents in the City. No developments are expected to locate in the area as a result of the construction of the library. 2. Area Description. The proposed project will be located within Civic Plaza which will contain cultural facilities and office buildings. The adjacent development to the east and south is Newport Center, a regional shopping and office complex. To the west is a future residential development, and to the north is an existing residential development. The proposed library will be a single story building containing 10,000 square feet. Future development in the Civic Plaza develop- ment will be low rise office buildings. 3. Air Quality. The construction of the proposed library will help to decrease VMT by providing a facility in close proximity to a large number of residents who currently drive to more distant libraries. This will decrease total emissions in the Newport Beach area. 4. Water Quality. This project will have no significant effect on water quality. 5. Solid Waste Management. This project will have no significant effect on solid waste management. 6. Transportation. This project will have no significant effect on local circulation or transportation systems. Civic Plaza is located near two arterial streets, and the Newport Center area is served by the Orange County Transit District. 7. Noise. This project will not create any undue noise nor will it be affected by any existing noise sources. 8. Historical Archeological Properties. The proposed site was completely surveyed in conjunction with the preparation of the EIR for Civic Plaza. No Historical Archeological resources exist on the site. 1 • • 9. Wildlife and Endangered Species, With the exception of common species of -rodents and a Waled cited number of birds, no wildlife exists on the site. No rare or endangered species exist on the site. 10. Energy Energy to the site will be provided by the Southern California Edison Company and by the Southern California Gas Company. Both of these utility companies have indicated that they have the ability to serve this site. 11. Construction. All construction activities will be controlled by the laws and policies of the City of Newport Beach and no significant adverse impacts are anticipated. 12. Public Reaction. A number of public hearings have been held within the community dealing with the questions: (a) do we need a new library; (b) if so, where should it be located; and (c) how large should the facility be? The proposed project is a result of these hearings and represents the consensus of the community. 13. Alternatives to the project. As noted above several public hearings have been held on alternative locations and on alternative sizes. This location and design will provide optimum service to a maximum number of residents. 2 A • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA 92660 City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. (714)hYY3c2lth 640-2281 September 24, 1976 • Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Notice of Determination --Construction of Branch Library in Newport Center To whom it may concern: Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject project. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant Public Works Department IM:jd Enclosure cc: Community Development Department, Bill Foley