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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI STREET END AND NEWPORT BAYDecember 13, 1974 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 637 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Subject: Notice of Determination - Storm Drain Improvements for "I" Street End at Newport Bay. To whom it may concern: Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for storm drain improvements for "I" Street End at Newport Bay. 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) 673-2110, extension 271. Very truly yours, 46 Al Beingessner Project Engineer, Public Works Department AB:bd Enclosure cc: Community Development Department, Bill Foley • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR "I" STREET END AT NEWPORT BAY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for storm drain improvements for "I" street end in the City of Newport Beach 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 on December 12, 1974. 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. Ievlin Public Wqr, s Director 1 AB:bd Att. Dec. 12, 1974 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR "I" STREET END AT NEWPORT BAY 1. Location: The proposed project is located in the City of Newport Beach toward the end of the Balboa Peninsula, at "I" Street End and Newport Bay. An exhibit is attached showing the limits of the project. 2. Project Description: This project proposes: a) Removal of two existing 8" metal storm drain pipes from "I" Street End to Newport Bay; b) Construction of a 24" corrugated metal pipe storm drain at the location of one of the existing 8" pipes; c) Minor reconstruction of "I" Street End as required in conjunction with the new storm drain pipe. 3. Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project is to improve storm drainage and minimize flooding during minor storms. This project is essentially a main- tenance project. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: This project is in conformance to long-range City goals, requires no additional right-of-way or relocation of any people. Drainage patterns will not be altered, so there will be no change in water quality. There will be no additional noise or pollution as a result of this project. There will be no long=term, irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environ- ment, and no significant short-term effects. 5. Basis for Negative Declaration: The proposed project has been reviewed in conjunction with Sections 15081, 15082, and 15083 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Criteria set forth in those sections indicate that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact. r • Dec. 12, 1974 may FACT SHEET TO DETERMINE IF PROJECT HAS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR "I" STREET END AT NEWPORT BAY A. Conformance with City Goals The project is in conformance with the City's long-term goal of gradual correction of storm drainage problems and flooding at peak tides on the Balboa Peninsula. This project involves the replacement of an inadequate storm drain system to alleviate flooding. B. Land Use Existing land use adjacent to the proposed project is residential. The project will be constructed within the existing street right-of-way, requir- ing no additional right-of-way; and is essentially a maintenance project. C. Human Resources The project does not affect any existing building or require the relocation of any people. D. Geologic Hazards Liquefaction is a potential hazard in the project area. However, construction of the storm drain will not affect the damage potential of this hazard, nor will liquefaction affect the design or construction of the storm drain. E. Flooding and Water Quality The project will minimize the problem of flooding during minor storms and improve the drainage characteristics. No silting or erosion is anticipated as a result of the proposed project. F. Noise Level The project will neither increase nor decrease the level of noise in the area. G. Air Resources This project will not significantly increase or decrease the total volume of vehicle emissions. H. Vegetation and Animal Life There are no known rare or endangered species of animal or plant life within or adjacent to the project area. FACT SHEET Page 2 I. Water Course Upon completion of the project, storm water will continue to enter the Newport Bay via the "I" Street drain outlet. J. Long -Term Impacts This project will have no long-term, irreversible or irretrievable effects on the commitments of resources in the City. The proposed project complements the existing and on -going development in the adjacent area. K. Short -Term Impacts The only short-term impacts anticipated are those associated with any street project. They are such items as noise and some, inconvenience to the residents adjacent to the project. These impacts are not considered to have a signifi- cant effect on the environment. L. Summary The project does not appear to have a significant effect on the environment. In fact, it would seem that the decision not to construct the project would have a more important effect on environment, as it would sustain the poor drainageconditions and the problem of flooding. • %N nr:rBays/Ds • ERR4 c?4; I E✓?p OnaP PARsetwor WOO cr c ma• {AS1,AgD • d j m ' R$�rff A • % ? m..' rrW. • N�Cps' m m• c 1 • 1 �.[.oQC F�NCLI/IJ G_YUP ....... -- --I C=31 I U n .4 maw tv • ti 1-4 r OCPAN craw // C./.6 t) 1 i p Q L�� L 240, � �� •4PC2d / • �d�i'°� gLVp ® • \ • ccA \ c \ \ \� T _ \ BEACH Storm Drain Improvements "I" Street End at Newport Bay CITY OF NEWPO! T F iEACH . 12112 1-14 ORANGE COUNTY, . CALIFORNIA