HomeMy WebLinkAboutIRVINE AVENUE BETWEEN WESTCLIFF DRIVE AND MESA DRIVEK
May 13, 1980
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON IRVINE AVENUE
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.
The tentative project schedule calls for construction to
start June 1980.
Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON IRVINE AVENUE
• 1980
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the. proposed project for
Traffic Signal Interconnect on Irvine Avenue 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.
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Department
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
Traffic Signal Interconnect
on Irvine Avenue
1. Location: On Irvine Avenue between Westcliff Drive and Mesa
Drive in the City of Newport Beach.
2. Project Description: Traffic signal interconnect and coor-
dination facilities will be installed.
3. Purpose of Project: These facilities will be installed so
that a master control system can be implemented on Irvine
Avenue.• This system can reduce travel time and• congestion
by reducing multiple stops, and by producing organized
platoons that can be handled efficiently at each.signalized
intersection.
4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: The surrounding area
consists primarily of residential developments.
Irvine Avenue at its intersections with major cross streets
between Westcliff Drive and Mesa Drive is controlled by
individual signal controllers at each intersection. A master
control system for coordination of traffic signals is one of
the best ways to improve the traffic control system operation.
Some of the advantages of more uniform traffic flow are:
a. Reduced delays and stoppage.
b. More uniform speed of traffic flow.
c. Identifiable "gaps" in traffic flow to allow
traffic from non -signalized streets or drive-
ways to enter arterials.
d. Allow directional inbound or outbound prefer-
rential treatment for variations in daily traffic
flow patterns.
e. Reduce accident rates, by 'pore uniform flow with
minimum vehicle stoppage.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
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f. Decreased air pollutants, due to reduced
vehicle delays and stops.
5. Basis for Negative Declaration: The installation of traffic
signal interconnect and coordination facilities 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 the area.
e. Have an effect on the water table of the area.
This project will not change the appearance of the area.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-1768
May 29, 1990
County Clerk
Public Services Division
P 0 Box 838
Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687
RE: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT
Dear Clerk:
The Notice of Determination and the Negative Declaration to be posted for
the traffic signal interconnect at Irvine Avenue from Westcliff Drive to
Orchard Drive are enclosed.
Call me at 644-3311 if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Irwin Miller
Management Analyst
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Enclosures
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PIIBLIC 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 INTERCONNECT ON
IRVINE AVENUE FROM WESTCLIFF DRIVE TO ORCHARD DRIVE
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:
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Planning Department
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Telephone: 714-644-3225
May 29, 1990
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT
Drafts of the Notice of Determination, the EIR Negative Declaration and
the Environmental Fact Sheet for the traffic signal interconnect on
Irvine Avenue from Westcliff Drive to Orchard Drive are attached for
the Committee's review and comments.
The Public Works Department will supply the Committee with any
additional information which may be required to make findings and
recommendations.
Irwin Miller
Management Analyst
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Attachments
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON
IRVINE AVENUE FROM WESTCLIFF DRIVE TO ORCHARD DRIVE
A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the
installation of a traffic signal interconnect on Irvine Avenue from
Westcliff Drive to Orchard Drive.
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.
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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Attachment
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON
IRVINE AVENUE FROM WESTCLIFF DRIVE TO ORCHARD DRIVE
1. LOCATION
On Irvine Avenue, from Westcliff Drive to Orchard Drive.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes replacement of five traffic signal controllers and
installation of interconnect wiring.
3. PURPOSE OF PROJECTS
The traffic signals along Irvine Avenue from Westcliff Drive to Orchard Drive
will be interconnected to each other and the new master controller in City Hall.
This will provide.cooraination of these signals and improve traffic flow.
4. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Irvine Avenue is designated as a primary roadway on the City's Master Plan of
Streets and Highways and carries approximately 35,000 vehicles per day. The
interconnect will allow these signals to be coordinated and therefore reduce the
delay and number of stops on Irvine Avenue. This will reduce exhaust emissions
and noise produced when vehicles accelerate from a stop.
5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Installation of a traffic signal interconnect on Irvine Avenue from Westcliff
Drive to Orchard Drive 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 the area.
e. Have an effect on the water table of the area.
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I. Background
1. Name of Proponent
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
CITY OR NEWPORT BEACH
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponents 3300 Newport Bl,
P 0 Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92659-1768
714-644-3344
3. Date of Checklist Submission May 25, 1990
4. Agency Requiring Checklist
5. Title of Project Traffic Signal Interconnect on Irvine Av from
Westcliff Dr-17th St to Orchard Dr.
II. Environmental Impacts
(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,
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? .
ChangeS in deposition or., rosion;'of,;,-
'''_beach sands; or• changes ;in;siltation.
.•,deposition or erosion&'which may, -modify.
-.the'channel of a ri,ver;orustream.or
',!the! bed of the ocean or:any•bay';:'•4'nle
-or,,lake?
YES MAYBE NO
X
YES MAYBE N0
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?
X
X
b. The creation of objectionable odors? X
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally? X
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 -An thelamount-i,.
of water otherwise'.available;•'for, .,:,
. public 'water supplies?
Exposure 'of people, .or.property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?;
x
X
YES MAYBE NO
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? '
' Light and Glare-:,.! Wili the`proposal :produce
new•light or glare?" x+ ; ;: .
' Land Use.,'Wi11:the•,proposal4esul,t;;in,a'
substantial alterationr(o“he,_presentior
planned land,use of"•an area?,, ,,.d, . -, • •
x
X
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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. 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? 4
f. Increase in traffic hazardous to
motor vehicles, bicyclistnr.
pedestrians? t+
14., Public.Services. Will the proposal have an s
effect 'upon, or result ifr a.need',for'new or,,;
'altered governmental services iq any of the
following areas:
YES MAYBE NO
x
X
x
x
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?
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.a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? : ;
Exposure, of people;,`to potehtial,,:,
.health' hazards? ;:: 'w:•:'; ;r
. 'Aesthetics.,'. Will`,the,..proposal":resul,t:im•the,•„
obstruction of'any, cenicvista or view Open,.•
to the public,''or will,;the..proposal.result-•
in the creation of'anaesthetically
offensive site.open to;"public view?
YES MAYBE N0
X
X
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
X'
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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
X
X
x