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Home My WebLink AboutEAST COAST HIGHWAY FROM JAMBOREE ROAD TO ZAHMA DRIVE{ • PlarOngt QeQ 51"5 �- OR seaFdCaLIF• y, February 26, 1985 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: EAST COAST HIGHWAY SCREENWALL AND ENTRY STATEMENT ADJACENT TO IRVINE TERRACE Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of the Notice of Determination and the Negative Declaration for the subject improvements. The Public Works Department will supply the Committee with any additional information which may be required to make findings and recommen- dations in this matter. JtceiJkif; Y742-1-1/A) Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jw Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EAST COAST HIGHWAY SCREENWALL AND ENTRY STATEMENT ADJACENT TO IRVINE TERRACE ENVIRONMENTAL REVrEW--NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the project for East Coast Highway Screenwall and Entry Statement Adjacent to Irvine Terrace has been performed. The review was conducted in accordance with the require- ments 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 City's Environmental Affairs Committee. As a resdlt of the preliminary review, it has been determined that: 1. The project is approved, 2,c The project will not have a significant effect on the environ- ment. 3. An environmental impact report has bat been prepared. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto. Benjathin B. Nolan Public Works Director BBN:jw 2-26-85 EAST COAST HIGHWAY SCREENWALL AND ENTRY STATEMENT ADJACENT TO IRVINE TERRACE NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The screenwall is located on the southerly side of East Coast Highway from Jamboree Road to Zahma Drive in Corona del Mar, in the`City of Newport Beach. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construct a six to eight foot slump stone wall to replace existing grape stake and concrete block wall roughly along the same alignment. Existing landscaping is to be preserved to the extent possible. 3. PROJECT GOALS: To provide a separation between a heavily traveled highway and a neighborhood street and in some areas to provide sound attenuation for traffic noise. Secondly, the project will heir improve the appearance of the street scape and provide a setting for relandscaping. 4. EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, acceptable short-term disturbances of the environment due to construction activity. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: This project is consistent with. the General Plan policies 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. Benjamin B. Nolan 2/22/85 Public Works Director IM:jw EAST COAST HIGHWAY SCREENWALL AND ENTRY STATEMENT ADJACENT TO IRVINE TERRACE INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN This project is in accord with the spirit of the General Plan Policies of the City of Newport Beach; B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM An Environmental Checklist Form has been completed and attached hereto. The following statements, referenced to questions presented on the Checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II 4.a. Plant Life The digging of foundations for the wall will require the removal of several acacia shrubs and eucalyptus trees. Mitigation: At the completion of the wall construction, the City and the Homeowners Association will work together to relandscape the adjacent area. The landscaping will include the installation of replacement trees. • 411 III ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent C,'y y ,U,e,z4ac'2T ,5a C// 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent ago() 4t//W40,o,4r EZ4//2. Teeth O/er ettv9rm 64. 4tge t'8 -S9/4 • c s) o ff-��i/ 3. Date of Checklist Submission '4. Agency Requiring Checklist 6/71/4/Safig0/27-CAL 5. Title of Project,a,¢7- d4f9=e57- FN/6/71/Y ' //29 DG aG(n2 Y . er4tsrn,NT mv, c r,zJ TO /RU//t4l.= , ERtf a II. Environmental Impacts { (Explanations' of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) I 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? 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 MAY E " N0 • •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? 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: 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 ;fl•ow of. flood waters? '4 Change in the amount.of surface water - in any water body? , e. !—Discharge into surface waters or in any alteration of surface water quali•tyi including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of .f1oW 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? , '80E'ox�(a' 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. 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? Deterioration to existing fish or Wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. r_Will the proposal result,in: a.c Increasesin existing'noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise • levels?' 7.. Light and Glare. 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? YES MAYBE NO • 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 .E''"` existing housing; or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportati'on/Circulation•. -Wiil(t(ie proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. 'Effects on existing parkirig.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. . Alte'rat'ions 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 _u/ .. r 411 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 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? ' Communications systems? Water? Sewer or septic tanks? - Storm..water drainage?_• - e. f. Solid waste and disposal? • h r, 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? tev . ' 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? b Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the didadvantage 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? • • February 26, 1985 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 687 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Subject: East Coast Highway Screenwall and Entry Statement Adjacent to Irvine Terrace Dear Sir: Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject property. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Planning Department. If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 644-3311. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jw Enc. cc: Planning Department - Pat Temple