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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIsland Avenue to Adams StreetMay 24, 1988 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: BALBOA PENINSULA SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION, ISLAND AVENUE TO ADAMS STREET a f 'Uiv2 1988 ee. `, 2 N CI CP Nat, �440 • 3 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. 4/(API4A' Irwin Miller Management Analyst IM:dw Attachment CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BALBOA PENINSULA SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION ISLAND AVENUE TO ADAMS STREET ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the project for the Balboa Peninsula seawall construction 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 Director AIM:dw 5/24/88 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT BALBOA PENINSULA SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION ISLAND AVENUE TO ADAMS STREET 1. PROJECT LOCATION: side of the Balboa Adams Street. NEGATIVE DECLARATION The proposed seawall will be located on the northerly Peninsula, adjacent to the bay, from Island Avenue to 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION within the project will be removed and will be constructed reconstruction will pavement. : A reinforced concrete seawall will be'constructed limits, adjacent to the sidewalk. The existing sidewalk replaced. A new catch basin, gate valve and storm drain at the end of Alvarado Street. The street end also include the replacement of a portion of the roadway 3. PROJECT GOALS: The proposed project will eliminate the flooding along the bay front caused by high tides and storm activity. The replacement of the sidewalk adjacent to the proposed seawall will eliminate potential '_rip and fall situations, and provide a uniform walking surface. The new drainage facilities at the end of Alvarado Street will eliminate the severe water ponding on that 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 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. Q)(4, Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director BBN:im 5/3/88 pa, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BALBOA.PENINSULA SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION ISLAND AVENUE TO ADAMS STREET INITIAL STUDY 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 thih Study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented on the Checklist, explains all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II.3.c. The construction of the seawall will prohibit any flood waters from traveling from the Bay inland and flooding the adjacent bayfront properties. The reconstruction of the street end, with a new catch basin will eliminate water ponding, and allow for efficient drainage into the Bay. II.16.e. The proposed construction of the catch basin and reconstruction of the street end is necessary ,due to the poor drainage characteristics of the street. Water currently ponds at various locations on the street, and drains through numerous cracks in the roadway into the sand. 0)14 Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director BBN:im 5/3/88 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent ;C,'/y of 44N1Poet and 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent floo Necrnrt tivc NCaa,oet gee r., /t/ 724re "7/Ur 3. Date of Checklist Submission 4. :Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Title of Project �.a/Ie4 Pen,.era/a .Tea 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? 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 MAYBE NO, YES MAYBE NO g. Exposure of people or property to geological hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards'? k 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? 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? 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 peoplePr- property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? X 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result ins 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 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? f. Increase in traffic hazardous to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result Ufa need, for new or al tered.governmental services -in any of -the following areas; YES MAYBE NO X a. Fire protection? b Police protection?, c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreationalfacilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X f. Other governmental services? k 15. Energy: Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? X 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? X d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? X 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? YES MAYBE NO %Ai• 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