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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIrvine Avenue at 22nd StreetTO: FROM: SUBJECT: November 15, 1988 Environmental Affairs Committee Public Works Department Irvine Avenue at 22nd Street Intersection Improvements 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. Irwin Miller Management Analyst IM:dw Attachments CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IRVINE AVENUE AT 22ND STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the project for the Irvine Avenue at 22nd Street Intersection Improvements 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. NE Benja in B. Nolan Public Works Director AIM:dw 11-15-88 IRVINE AVENUE AT 22ND STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed intersection improvements will be built within existing and to -be -acquired right of way along Irvine Avenue and within existing right of way along 22nd Street, all in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An 8-foot width of residential property will be acquired across parcels with 75-foot and 100-foot frontages onto Irvine Avenue. The two partial takes and a third previously acquired partial take fronting onto Irvine Avenue and 22nd Street will then be cleared and graded down as much as 2 feet at the right of way lines. Block retaining walls will be built and/or the earth will be sloped to accommodate the grading cuts. Block sound attenuation walls may also be built adjacent to homes at the homeowner's option. Curb, guttter and a 7 foot wide si Irvine Avenue partial takes. Curb and Irvine Avenue street widths at 2 locati tions. "Missing" portions of curb and Street at 3 locations, and other deteri gutter will be replaced at other locati dewalk will be built within the 3 gutter will be built to transition ons'and 22nd Street widths at 2 loca- gutter will be built along 22nd orated and/or displaced curb and ons. A storm drain catch basin will be rebuilt along Irvine Avenue, and a new inlet will be constructed at 22nd Street. A traffic signal pole and the traffic signal controller box will be relocated, as will a power pole, guy wire and telephone company connection box along 22nd Street. Asphaltic concrete pavement will be built in Irvine Avenue and 22nd Street to join existing pavement to the new curb and gutter alignments. The pavement in 22nd Street will be overlaid and/or reconstructed as necessary to provide a properly -crowned street section of adequate strength for 20 years' additional use. Negative Declaration Irvine Avenue at 22nd Street Page 2 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will eliminate much of the traffic "bottleneck" along Irvine Avenue and 22nd Street where additional width is needed to pro- vide for turning lanes. The project will also provide sidewalk for safer pedestrian movement and additional street width for the safety of bicyclists along Irvine Avenue. The construction will eliminate most of the surface runoff water across 22nd Street at Irvine Avenue, and will provide for better surface drainage and for a stronger, properly -crowned street section along 22nd Street. 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 will 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 6, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained from the Public Works Department during normal business hours. r Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director LRD Date 47; 27 /94, IRVINE AVENUE AT 22ND STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS 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 established by the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach, and in particular the Noise Element and the Circulation Element - Master Plan of Streets and Highways. B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM: An Environmental Checklist Form has been completed as a portion of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented in the checklist, explain all "yes" and^"maybe" answers: II.1.b.&c. Irvine Avenue will be widened across 3 parcels along the south- westerly side of the intersection. In order to widen the street, the 3 parcels will be cleared of plant materials and excavated down approximately 2 feet. The clearing and grading will occur over approximately a 15 feet by 100 feet area of the first parcel, 15 feet by 60 feet of the second parcel, and 15 feet by 90 feet of the third. The graded areas will then be compacted and covered with a 7 foot wide sidewalk and 7 feet of additional street pavement. A block retaining wall will support the earth embankment behind the new sidewalk except at driveways onto the 3 parcels. The driveways will be rebuilt into the 3 parcels in order to adjust for the grading differential. Along the 2300 and 2400 block of 22nd Street, curb and gutter will be installed across 3 parcels where none presently exists. Curb and gutter will also be replaced across 2 parcels along the southerly side of 22nd Street so that eastbound traffic can transition to 2 full lanes width approximately 200 feet westerly of Irvine Avenue. The remainder of the block contains curb and gutter at the intended street width; however, certain portions will be replaced because of deterioration and/or displacement of the curb and gutter. Clearing and grading will occur along 22nd Street only across the 2 parcels within the transition to 2 lanes width westerly of Irvine Avenue. Either a block retaining wall will be built to support the earth embankment or the earth will be sloped behind the new curb and gutter to accommodate the grade differential. Initial Study Irvine Avenue at 22nd Street Page 2 II.3.b. The construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement over the previously landscaped street rights -of -way will result in an increased rate and volume of surface water runoff. II.6.a. The widening associated with the intersection improvements should not result in increases in existing noise levels; however, inasmuch as traffic lanes will be moved approximately 4 feet closer to 3 homes along Irvine Avenue and 4 feet closer to 2 homes along 22nd Street, street noise levels could increase in the homes. If so, sound attenuation walls will be installed adjacent to these houses at the homeowner's option at no expense to the homeowner. II.8. The construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk and pavement will alter the present landscape land use of the area. II.13.d. The proposal will result in safer pedestrian and bicycle transit along the westerly side of Irvine Avenue where no sidewalk presently exists. II.14.e. Construction of street end improvements will necessitate street maintenance efforts and expenditures in future years. II.19. The intersection widening should enhance the safety and use of Irvine Avenue as a recreational bicycle route. Benjamin B. Nolan Date /©-a ? Public Works Director LRD ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent City tit Ndwpor t Beach 2. ,Address and Phone Number of Proponent 33C rr 1auki t4 Marrs,' beach 4Z663 :(is.) 644.3311 — Pvbla Works Dept. 3. 'Date of Checklist Submission Jurz4 Z, l9B11 4. 'Agency Requiring Checklist City Nt) ref" Beath 5: ;Title of Project Ssvirfe A ettoe 4'i' ZZ ill Street IntenstioR Driprovemerite 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? YES MAYBE N0: 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? 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? k X k r OA 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? YES MAYBE NO x X 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or. . direction of water movements, ih either marine or fresh waters? X 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? X 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? X f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? _ f� 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? X 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? r , 1 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? YES MAYBE N0 X 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? e,V K c. Introduction of new •species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? X 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? 86 Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 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 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? 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 X x a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? YES MAYBE d. Parks or other recreational facilities? _ e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? X 15. Energy: Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or X 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? X b. Communications systems? X c. Water? X d. Sewer or septic tanks? X e. Storm water drainage? —L- 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? NO X X X X 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 g X X