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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDahlia Avenue and 4th AvenueRECEI`'F_D Plannirt Depatrnnnt MAR 101985 cry OF NEWPORT oEACH. CALIF. March 5, 1986 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: DAHLIA AVENUE--4TH AVENUE PARKING LOT METERS AND LIGHTING 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 recommendations in this matter. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DAHLIA AVENUE--4TH AVENUE PARKING LOT METERS AND LIGHTING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the project for construction of the Dahlia Avenue-4th Avenue parking lot meters and lighting has been per- formed. 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. te, Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director AIM:jd 3/5/86 • DAHLIA AVENUE--4TH AVENUE PARKING LOT METERS AND LIGHTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed parking lot meters and lighting will be installed in an existing 33-stall paved and landscaped public parking lot located at Dahlia Avenue and 4th Avenue in Corona del Mar, a community in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Dual meter posts and two thirteen -foot -high post -top high pressure sodium lighting fixtures will be installed within the parking lot planter areas. Each fixture will contain a 70-watt high-pressure sodium lamp. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project meters should create turnover and prevent long-term parking within the parking lot. The two lighting fixtures should provide adequate, yet subdued illumination to minimize nighttime occurrences of vandalism or malicious attack upon public property, private property or persons using the parking lot. 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 construction activity. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: 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 Public Works Department of the City of Newport Beach has prepared the 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 the Public Works Department during normal business hours. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director LRD:jd 1/22/86 DAHLIA AVENUE--4TH AVENUE PARKING LOT METERS AND LIGHTING INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN This project is consistent with the environmental plans and goals as established by the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach. B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM An Environmental Checklist Form (attached) has been completed as a portion of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II.1.b.& c. Installation of concrete parking meter post bases will require compaction and overcovering a small portion of the soil around the parking lot. Parking meters and posts and lighting fixtures will change the topography of the parking lot to a small degree. II.7 Nighttime use of the new lighting fixtures will produce a small amount of new light and glare in the vicinity of the parking lot. II.14.e Completion of the proposal will necessitate periodic main- tenance and replacement of parking meters and luminaires. 1/22/86 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent Civ), cet Alegrerif Alan& CA 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent peblje £clerks L14,D4:1 Wild Wasrrt Bookntrd, Wttoper# Sottlk 4Zhn Ms) 444.3311 3. Date of Checklist Submission Janugry Yl, 19gG 4. Agency Requiring Checklist Ci y of Alewpert Seaeh 5.' Title of Project PAWL Ave.- 4' Ave.• Park ri5 LQt A4Attl, 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: - 1a. Unstable 'earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, — compaction or overcovering of the soil? _ t� c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? _ f_ 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? _ •S 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? 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 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? K _1 X 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)? 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? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in 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 x • 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. Generatibn•-of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? c. d. e. 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 YES MAYBE NO a. Fire protection? X b. Police protection? c. Schools? X d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X 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 k 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? 5 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? 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 1 1t X _L_ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 Public Works Department (714) 644-3311 March 5, 1986 County Clerk County of Orange 700 Civic Center Drive West Room D-100 P. 0. Box 838 Santa Ana, California 92702-0687 Subject: Dahlia Avenue--4th Avenue Parking Lot Meters and Lighting Dear Sir: Enclosed are the Notice of Determination and the Negative Declaration for the subject project. If you have any questions, please call me at (7140 644-3311. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd Enc. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach