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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2200 San Miguel Drive (San Miguel Park)April 2, 1982 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: SAN MIGUEL PARK Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of the notice of determination, the E.I.R. negative declaration, 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. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant AIM:rb Att. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.U. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-3884 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 714/640-2281 April 14, 1982 State Clearing House 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, California Subject: San Miguel Park Gentlemen: Enclosed is a Notice of Determination, a negative declaration and the.initial study for the subject project. If there are any questions, please contact Ron Whitley, Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, at (714) 640-2271. Very truly yours, - 4t(l./it /%?-C b Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd Enc. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (714) 640-2281 April 14, 1982 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: San Miguel Park Dear Sir: 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) Z40-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant AIM:rb cc: Planning Department --Fred Talarico Encl. • • April 2, 1982 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SAN MIGUEL PARK ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the development of San Miguel Park has been performed. The review was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the State "Guidelines for Imple- mentationof 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. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Department AIM:rb Att. SAN MIGUEL PARK C-2303 NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: Spyglass Hill Road and San Miguel 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Development of seven acre parcel that will provide a public park to include multi -purpose athletic field, rest rooms, tot lot, parking, picnic area and open park space. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will improve the public park and recreational opportunities for the community. 4. EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, accept- able short term disturbances of the environment due to construction activity. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE: This project is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach and could not have a significant effect on the environment. 6. INITIAL STUDY: The City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared this Negative Declaration and its initial study in accordance with Article 7, Chapter 3, Guidelines For Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the initial study may be obtained from said department during normal business hours. 4/16/82 • • SAN MIGUEL PARK C-2303 INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN This project is in accordance with the Newport Beach General Plan. B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM The attached Environmental Checklist Form has been completed as a portion of this study. All questions received no answers. •Rr 4/16/82 i APPENDIX H H1 Date Filed April 12, 14$2 Environmental Information Form (To be completed by applicant) GENERAL ZNFORMATION 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: City of Newport Reach, 33nn Newpart Bl., Newport Beach 2. Address of project: Spyglass Hill; Road & San Miguel Assessor's Block and Lot 'Number Lot 43 of Trart 10151 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Ronald A. Whitley. 33nn Newport Boulevard 714/640-2270 4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains: Noma • 5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: Nnne 6. Existing zoning district: 7. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Park Develnpmant PROJECT DESCRIPTION 8. site size. ' 7 acres 9. Square footage. 10. Number of floors of construction. None 1]. Amount of off-street parking provided. 20-30 12. Ar,Lach plans. 11. Proposed scheduling. 14. Associated projects. 15. Antibipated incremental development. FY 1982-83 16. If residential, include the number of unite, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected. 17. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities. 18. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 19. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 20. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. Are the following items applicable to the prb`ject or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO_/ 21. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of / ground contours. ✓ 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing `— residential areas or public lands or roads. ✓ 23. Change in pattern; scale or character of general area of project. _✓ 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. ✓ 26. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. ,28. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. . ✓_ 29. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives. A,J YI•:; NO / L/ 30. Substantial change in demand for (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 113 municipal services 31. Substantially increase fossil fuel ,(electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 32. Relationship to a larger project or projects. consumption series of ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING. 33. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures.'on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. 34. Describe the surrounding properties, inc..luding information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, ets.), intensity of land use (one -.family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above an in the attached exhibits preset,t the data and infor- mation required for this• initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the .best of my knowledge and b lief. Date April 12. 1982 For Ls. Whitley .. .. ..n. u. APPENDIX I ENVIRONMENTAL CHECPLIST FORM Environmental Checklist Form (To Be Completed By Lead Agency) I. Background 1. Name of Proponent City of Newport Beach, Ronald A. Whitley 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 3. Date of Checklist Submission 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable II. Environmental Impacts April 12, 1982 San Migual Park navalopmant (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com— paction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground • surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modi— fication 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 Po 73 5 g• Exposure of people or prop.•tty to geological hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, gzouud failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deteri- oration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 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 ofit, 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? 74 YES MAYBE NO ty PPE-2A: 22 i 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 agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: ,a 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 ani- mals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? 4. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Lipht and Clare. Will the proposal produce 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? 75 YES MAYBE rsl Ly • • 7 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 A 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 rotor 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 foliew;N: areas: 76 YFS MAYRF NO i • rTr:-7A:26 S 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? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result 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 L 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? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and 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? • 77 9 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Archeological/Historical. Will tho 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? III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation TV. Determination (To be completed by the T.ead Agency) 78 YES MAYBE NO fl' —[A:2b 16 ( On the basis of this initial evaluation: II r I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant.effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 0 I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. r ! �[ 2--- Date Signature For (Note: This is only a suggested form. Public agencies are free to devise their own format for initial studies.) 79 «.- ar DATE: •NOTICE OF EXEMPTION TO: �. Secretary for Resources 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Clerk of the Board of Super- visors - County of Orange P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, CA 92702 FROM: . Planning Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Contact Person: Fred Talarico Phone: 640-2197 PROJECT TITLE: San Miguel Park Development PROJECT LOCATION - SPECIFIC: Spyglass Hill Road & San Miguel PROJECT LOCATION - CITY: Newport Beach PROJECT LOCATION - COUNTY: Orange DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOSE, AND BENEFICIARIES OF PROJECT: ' Development of seven acre parcel will provide a public park to include mult-purpose athletic field, restrooms, tot lot, parking, picnic area, and,ppen park space for residents of community. NAME OF PUBLIC AGENCY APPROVING PROJECT: NAME OF PERSON OR AGENCY CARRYING -OUT PROJECT: Ronald A. Whitley, Director Dept. of Parks, Beaches and Recreation EXEMPT STATUS: - 0 Ministerial (Sec. 15073) ❑ Emergency Project (Sec. 15071) Q Categorial Exemption. State type and section number: 4 - ❑ The project will not result in a physical change in the environment (Sec. 15020) ❑ The project is not subject to discretionary governmental approval (Sec. 15060) REASONS WHY PROJECT IS EXEMPT: Project is an improvement to existing land form that does not alter the area environmentally. Development will provide erosion control, proper drainage and improved vegetation to existing site. DATE RECEIVED FOR FILING: Environmental Coordinator • • TO THOSE CONCERNED: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT (714) 640-2137 I, James D. Hewicker, hereby certify that the San Miguel Park development project is consistent with the Recreation and Open Space Element of the Newport Beach General Plan. Very truly yours, ES D. HEWICKER ning Director JDH/kk City Hall • 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663