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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBalboa Boulevard and 15th Street Placentia Avenue and Hospital Road Jamboree Road and Birch StreetSeptember 10, 1982 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT: BALBOA BOULEVARD• AND 15TH STREET PLACENTIA AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD JAMBOREE ROAD AND BIRCH STREET 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 Com- mittee with any additional information which may be required to make findings and recommendations in this matter. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant AIM:jd Att. September 10, 1982 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT JAMBOREE ROAD AND BIRCH STREET ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the installation of a'traffic signal at Jamboree Road and Birch Street has been performed. 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 projectwillnot 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 Director AIM:jd • • 1 ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION Jamboree Road at Birch_Street 1. Location: At the intersection of Jamboree Road with Birch Street in the City of Newport Beach. 2. Project Description: The intersection will be signalized and safety lighting will be installed. 3. Purpose of Projects: A traffic signal at this location will provide a . safer ingress and egress from Jamboree to Birch and visa versa. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts:_ .The surrounding area encompasses numerous banks, office buildings, restaurants and the Harbor Municipal Court. Pedestrian and vehicular safety will be increased by providing separate phases for crossing or entering Jamboree Road from Birch Street. The addition of adequate safety lighting should improve night time visibility. • The traffic signal on Jamboree at Birch will have virtually no effect on the Jamboree traffic pattern except possibly alleviate some of the cross traffic at Campus Drive. It is planned that Birch Street will be interconnected and coordinated with the signal on Jamboree at Campus. This should be an environmental benefit since it would reduce the ex- cessive exhaust emissions and noise produced when vehicles accelerate from a stop. 5. Basis for Negative Declaration: The installation ofa traffic signal at this location will not: �iT a. Displace any people. b. Have a negative impact on recreation lands. c. Have an effect on the pattern of behavior of wildlife species and wildlife breeding, nesting or feeding grounds. d. Affect the air or water pollution problems of the area. e. Have an effect on the water table of the area. At this intersection and its vicinity there exists street light poles, power poles and line. The addition of the poles required for the traffic signal and safety lighting will not appreciably change the appearance of the area. The physical and operational characteristics of the intersection will be improved thus offering an overall benefit to the public without any adverse effect on the environment. .11 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT JAMBOREE ROAD AND BIRCH STREET. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration and supporting documents. The City encourages members of the general public to review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the Negative Declaration and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Department, City of Newport Beach, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663 (714) 640-2216. 9/10/82 September 10, 1982 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT PLACENTIA AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the installation of a traffic signal at Placentia Avenue and Hospital Road has been performed. 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 Environ- mental 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 p&.pared. A negative declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director AIM:jd ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION Placentia Avenue at Hospital Road 1. Location: At the intersection of Placentia Avenue with Hospital Road in the City of Newport Beach. 2. Project Description: The intersection will be signalized and safety lighting will be installed. 3. Purpose of Projects: A traffic signal at this location will provide more orderly movement, reduce the number of right angle collisions,,and inter- rupt vehicular flow to provide safe crossing for pedestrians and vehicles, 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: The surrounding area encompasses numerous medical facilities, including Hoag Hospital. Pedestrian safety will be increased by providing separate phases for crossing Placentia Avenue or Hospital Road. The addition of adequate safety lighting should improve night time visibility. The intersection is presently controlled by stop• signs on Hospital Road and Placentia Avenue. With traffic signal control a reasonable percentage of vehicles on Hospital Road should be able to pass through the intersection without stopping. This should be an environmental benefit since it would reduce.the excessive exhaust emission and noise produced when vehicles accelerate from a stop. 5. Basis for Negative Declaration: The installation of a traffic signal at this location will not: a. Displace any people. b. Have a negative impact on recreation lands. c. Have an effect on the pattern of behavior of wildlife species and wildlife breeding, nesting or feeding grounds. nt d. Affect the air or water pollution problems of the area. e. Have an effect on the water table of the area. At this intersection and in its vicinity there exist street light poles, power poles and lines. The addition of the poles required for the traffic signal and safety lighting will not appreciably change the appearance of the area. The physical and operational characteristics of the intersection will be improved thus offering an overall benefit to the public without any adverse effect on the environment. 1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT PLACENTIA AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD. It is the present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration and supporting documents. The City encourages members - of the general public to review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the Negative Declaration and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Depart- ment, City of Newport Beach, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663, (714) 640-2216. 9/10/82 September 10, 1982 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT BALBOA BOULEVARD AND 15TH STREET ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE' OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the installation of a traffic signal at Balboa Boulevard and 15th Street has been performed. 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. =%r Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director AIM: j d • ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT . NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION Balboa Boulevard at 15th Street 1. Location: At the intersection of Balboa Boulevard with 15th Street in the City of Newport Beach _ 2. Project Description: The intersection will be signalized and safety lighting will be installed. 3. Purpose of Projects: A traffic signal at this location will provide more orderly movement, reduce the number of right angle collisions and interrupt major vehicular flows to provide safe crossing for pedestrians and vehicles. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: The surrounding area encompasses, residential and small tourist oriented commercial outlets and is in close proximity to the beach. Pedestrian and vehicle safety will be increased by providing separate phases for crossing. or entering Balboa Boulevard from.15th.Street. The addition of -adequate safety lighting should improve night time visibility. The intersection is presently controlled by stop signs.on 15th Street. 5. Basis for Negative Declaration: The installationvof a traffic signal at this location will not: a. Displace any people. b. Have a negative impact on recreation lands. c. Have an effect on the pattern of behavior of wildlife species and wildlife breeding, nesting or feeding grounds. d. Affect the air or water pollution problems of thLavea. e. Have an effect on the water table of the area. At this intersection and in its vicinity there exist street light poles, power poles and lines. The addition of the poles required for the traffic signal and safety lighting will not appreciably change the appearance of the area. The physical and operational characteristics of the intersection will be improved thus offering an overall benefit to the public without any adverse effect on the environment. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION BALBOA BOULEVARD AND 15TH STREET It is the present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration and supporting documents. The City encourages members of the general public to review and comment on this documentation. Copies of the Negative Declaration and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Depart- ment, City of Newport Beach, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663, (714) 640-2216. ✓y 9/10/82 •, • • September 10. 1982 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 687 Santa Ana. CA 92702 Subject: Traffic Signal Installations at: Balboa Boulevard and lSth Street Placentia Avenue And Npspital• Road Jamboree Road and Birch Street Dear Sir: Enclosed are notices of determination for the subject projects. Negative declarations have been prepared and are on file in our Planning Department. If you have any questions, please. all ma at (714) 640.2128. Very truly yours. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant AIM:jd cc: Planning Department --Fred Talarico Enc.