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Home My WebLink AboutJAMBOREE ROAD FROM BAYVIEW WAY TO BIRCH STREET.May 29, 1990 TO: FROM: . SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Public Works Department TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT. Drafts of the Notice of Determination, the EIR Negative Declaration and the Environmental Fact Sheet for the traffic signal interconnect on Jamboree Road from Bayview Way to Birch Street 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 IM:JEB:bb WP:A:EAC.LTR Attachments • . CITY..OF' NEWP.ORT BEACH... . PUBLIC WORKS'DEPARTMENT..• • PUBLIC 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 JAMBOREE ROAD FROM BAYVIEW WAY TO BIRCH STREET 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: Planning Department City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 Telephone: 714-644-3226 bb 5-29-90 WP:A:NOTICE.NEG CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-1768 May 29, 1990 1 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 on Jamboree Road from Bayview Way to Birch Street are enclosed. Call me at 644-3311 if, there are any questions. Sincerely, Irwin Miller Management Analyst IM:JEB:bb WP:A:NEGDEC.LTR Enclosures 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON JAMBOREE ROAD FROM BAYVIEW WAY TO BIRCH STREET A preliminary •environmental review of the proposed project for the installation of a traffic signal interconnect on Jamboree Road from Bayview Way to Birch Street. 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 BBN:JEB:bb 5-29-90 WP:A:NOTICE.ENV Attachment CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON JAMBOREE ROAD FROM BAYVIEW WAY TO BIRCH STREET 1. LOCATION On Jamboree Road, from Bayview Way to Birch Street. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project will provide for continuous interconnect along Jamboree Road from Coast Highway to north of the I-405 Freeway. 3. PURPOSE OF PROJECTS The traffic signals along Jamboree Road from Bayview Way to Birch Street will be interconnected to each other and the new master controller in City Hall. This will provide coordination of these signals and improve traffic flow. 4. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Jamboree Road is a major arterial highway carrying approximately 35,000 vehicles per day in this area and interconnecting the traffic signals should be an environmental benefit since it would reduce the excessive exhaust emission and noise produced when vehicles accelerate from a stop. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION Installation of a traffic signal interconnect on Jamboree Road from Bayview Way to Birch Street 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. WP:A:NEGDEC 1 pr Background" .,Name'of,:Proponent CITY OF.: NEWPORT. BEACH") dres!dri Phone NumberirofProponent 3300 P•'O Box'.1.768,, Newport Beach, .CP;-'. 92659tl768',� 714-644-3344 >` ' 3 .Date of Checklist Submission 4 Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Title of Project Traffic Signal Interconnect on Jamboree Rd May 25, 1990 from Bayview Way to Birch St. II. Environmental Impacts (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO X x 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? X x X x c. 'Exposure of People or property'to .geological hazards such as,earth-, quakes, landslides;, mudslides,'•,ground.: failure, or similar hazards? 'Will „the,proposal..resul•t0 : Substantiai, air emissions or deterioration' of;ambient.'air quality? .'The creation of objectionable odors?'“: 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? x x X x x x x 4. Plant Life.' ^ Will. the proposal, result in: Change.im.the,diversity.of species, :'otnumber-, of, any species• of plants r.(in'cluding •treesFshrubs,;grass,.' . crops;; and aquatic plants)? Reduction -of ,the' numbers of a•ny .. '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•spegies 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? 4. x X X x x . • Natural Resources.•,.;Mill the proposals result in: '. • , •.••,Increase, in,;the„rate• of use, of any • natural •_resources?, , 'Substantiai.,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, bil;•pesticides, chemicals or radiation). in' the event of ancaccident 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? X X X b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? X d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? X e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X 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; x YES MAYBE NO• a. Fire protection? • Police protection? 'Schools?. • , Parks or other recreational,fac,lities? • Maintenance of public facilities, ;including roads? f;. Other governmental, services? 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. 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? x Recreation. Will.the pro'posal',Y'esult, in an .impact uponllthe'quality+or-,'quantity, of:•existing recreational:,,opportunities?,,. r Archeolof ical/Hi'storical:' - proposa.lresul.trin. an ,alteration.'of:, a=significant° archeological,:or'.hstorica •-site; ,structure, object Mandatory'Findings'of Significance., a: 'Does the project have''the,potential• to • degrade•the quality of; the•venvironment, substantially"reduce the habitat of a fish or_wildlife speciesYcause•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 resourceis 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? X x X x