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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBAYSIDE DRIVE PARK BETWEEN FERNLEAF AND GOLDENROD AVENUES• • December 2, 1980 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL, AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: JASMINE CREEK, STORM DRAIN, PHASE I 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. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN PHASE I 1980-81 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the Jasmine Creek Storm Drain, Phase I,along Bayside Drive from between Fernleaf and Goldenrod Avenues to Iris Avenue and northerly along Iris Avenue to 50 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway, has been performed. The review was conducted in accordance with the require- ments 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 Implement- ing 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 IM:jd Att. "'MINE CREEK STORM DRAIN, PHASE"' C-2181 NEGATIVE DECLARATION by CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The project origin is at a join to the existing Bayside Drive Storm Drain located in Bayside Drive Park between Fernleaf and Goldenrod Avenues. The pro- posed storm drain extends from that origin eastward through Bayside Drive Park to Iris Avenue, thence northward to its terminus approximately 50 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway in Iris Avenue. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Approximately 1,490 linear feet of 60"- to 54"-diameter rein- forced concrete pipe (RCP) is to be placed in trenches along the project location men- tioned above. A junction structure will be built in Bayside Drive Park at Iris Avenue to channel flow from the existing Bayside Drive Storm Drain into the proposed storm drain. The bypassed portion of the Bayside Drive Storm Drain will be sealed and aban- doned in place. A second junction structure, plus 40 linear feet of connector RCP, will be built at Iris Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway to channel flow from the exist- ing Jasmine Creek Storm Drain into the proposed storm drain. The bypassed portions of the existing Jasmine Creek Storm Drain which lie under commercial and residential property will be sealed and abandoned in place, if feasible. The final 140 linear feet of 54" diameter RCP is to be jacked through Pacific Coast Highway at Iris Avenue. The RCP will be fitted with a bulkhead at its terminus until the completion of the future Jasmine Creek Storm Drain, Phase 2. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project mill provide (1) increased capacity for storm water run- off, thereby eliminating recurrent flooding of certain commercial and residential property in old Corona del Mar, (2) access from city streets to inspect, maintain and repair the storm drain, in contrast with the existing storm drain, much of which was constructed by developers on private property and cannot be inspected, maintained or repaired by City forces, and (3) new storm drain conduit to bypass and replace deter- iorated sections of the existing storm drain conduit. 4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, acceptable short- term disturbances of the environment due to construction activity. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE: 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 City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared this 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 said department during normal busi- ness hours. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director LRD:jd ..a 11/14/80 • • JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN, PHASE I (C-2181) INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN This project is in accord with the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach, in particular, the "Conservation of Natural Resources Element" and the "Public Safety Element." B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM An Environmental Checklist Form (Appendix I --attached) has been completed as a portion of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II.I.b. Disruption of native soil is required for theplacement of approximately 1630 linear feet of 60-inch diameter pipe. However, native soil will be replaced and recompacted to match the existing earth and contour. II.3.c. Flood waters previously contained in 1500 linear feet of storm drain pipe located primarily under commercial and residential property between Jasmine and Iris Avenues will be rerouted to flow through pipe placed under Iris Avenue. The origin and terminus of flood water flow is to remain unaltered. November 13, 1980 • I1 APPENDIX I ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (To be completed by Lead Agency) I. BACKGROUND c /� 1. Name of Proponent c Ol Alewhbrlpoc j &/�Drnk 2. Address Phone J�TuggLL of _,Prb418/7,4 9 nen . 3. .Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Name of Proposal, if applica Orate! , Phase I 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, com- paction 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 • x• x X • z. g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, 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? 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? e. Changes in absorption rates, drainage pattersn, or the rate and amount of Curface water runoff': 12 YES MAYBE NO c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? iC d. Change in the amount of surface watL_r in any Water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or iu any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to terimperature, dissolved oxygen or turiddity :' J'. A ttcratiQr: of thc c ir,:ctior: or rate of flow of ground waters? G. :.hange in the quantity of ground graters, either througn direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cutc or w:.cavations:' oce X • 3. 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? 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, microflora 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, insects or microfauna)? 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? 13 YES MAYBE NO d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? X • • 4. 14 YES MAYBE NO 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? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable 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 popu- lation of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existTni; housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 1?.. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial addi- tional vehicular movement? k : o A • b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? ' YES MAYBE NO c. Substantial.impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? c.. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? ___._ f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 11E. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? - b. Police••protection? c. Schools? • d. Parks or other recreational 'facilities? e. Maintenance of public facili- ties,'including roads? • f. Other. governm •ital- services? 15. Enerpjy_ 1I111 the proposal result in: a. UDC 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? • • • x x • 4. 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? 13. 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?. 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? 16 YES MAYBE NO 17 YES MAYBE NO 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? X b. Does the project have the poten- tial to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environ- mental 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 cumulatively 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 environ- mental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? �/ • • CITY OP NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (714) 640-2281 December 5, 1980 Clark of the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Jasmine Creek Storm Drain, Phase I Dear Sir: Enclosed is a notice of determination for the subject project. A negative declaration has been prepared and is on file in our planning Department.. If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128, Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd ' cc: Planning Department --Plied Tatarico PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (714) 640-2281 June 4, 1981 Clerk of the Board• of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Jasmine Creek Storm Drain, Phase II Dear Sir: Enclosed is a notice of determination for the subject project. A negative declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Planning Department. If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd cc: /Planning Department --Fred Talarico June 17, 1980 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: CONSTRUCT JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of tche 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 July, 1980. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:do Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN 1980 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the construction of the storm drain located north of 5th Avenue•in Jasmine Creek (between Jasmine and Iris Avenues) has been performed. The review was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the State "Guidelines for Implementa- tion 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 Affair's 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. enjanfin B. Nolan Public Works Director IM:do Att. 6-18-80 JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN INLET WORKS AND CONNECTOR PIPES . (C-2157) NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: This project is located north of 5th Avenue in Jasmine Creek (between the northward projections of Jasmine and Iris Avenues). • 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A junction manhole will be built at 5th Avenue around the existing storm drain pipe in the alley between Iris and Jasmine Avenues. 24" and 54" diameter reinforced concrete pipes will extend about 150 feet northward from the junction manhole to an inlet works. The inlet works con- sists of a 5-foot-high by 150-foot-long earth berm, a 7-foot-high concrete inlet channel, a 2-foot-high by 50-foot-long sediment control wier, and a 3-foot-high low -flow inlet stack. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide for (1) channelization of storm flow from a 270-acre.drainage area into an existing storm drain, (2) removal of a substantial portion of sediment that may originate in the drainage area, thus minimizing the possibility of siltation at Carnation Cove in Newport Harbor, (3) removal of a substantial portion of debris that may originate in the drainage area, thus minimizing costs of standby maintenance crews during storms and routine pipeline maintenance after storms, and (4) reduced•proba- bility of flooding upon private property located between 4th, 5th, Iris and Jasmine Avenues, with correspondingly lower costs for flood damage litigation. 4. Effect on the Environment: There will be no significant long-term irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, acceptable short-term disturbances of the environment during construction. 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 City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared this 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 said department during normal business hours. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director' LD:jd 3/25/80 • • • JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN INLET WORKS AND CONNECTOR PIPES (C-2157) INITIAL STUDY BY • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN • This project is in accord with the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach, in particular the."Conservation of Natural Resources Element" and the "Public Safety Element." B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM An Environmental Checklist Form (Appendix I --attached) has been completed as a portion of this study. The following statements, referenced to specific questions presented on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II.I.b. Disruption of native soil is required for the placement of approxi- mately 150 lineal feet of 54" and 24" diameter pipe connecting the existing storm drain to the inlet works. However, native soil will be replaced and recompacted to match existing earth., II.I.c. Ground surface relief features will be changed with the construction of an earth berm around the downstream perimeter of the inlet works. This 150-foot-long berm will be compacted to approximately 5 feet higher than the existing berm, and will terminate into the slopes forming Jasmine Creek. The berm will be gently sloped and seeded with grass to minimize its erosion. II.I.f. Deposition of silt at Carnation Cove in Newport Harbor may be changed as a result of the inlet works construction, which includes a sediment cohtrol weir. The weir should prohibit water borne sediment, which may originate in the 270-acre upstream drainage area, from entering the storm drain for transport to Carnation Cove. II.3.c. The course of flood water flow will be altered such that water from the 270-acre upstream drainage area is directed into the existing storm drain. The probability of flooding upon private property located between 4th, 5th, Jasmine, and Iris Avenues should there- fore be reduced. 3/25/80 letf 11 APPENDIX I ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM ' (To be completed by Lead Agency) .1. BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent cl /yeat 174 FenC%, cedirf 2. Address and Phone N er of Pr onent: I2erzarf7/7en* .0ge Paa a/orhS 33'02 �TNaapco �-t` .Boo/euorel /e0 , 4O-ZZ81 3. . Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist Clty of ,k w,yort QeOC. 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable ✓osmnn Crxkk Sterm Dnniia , Tn/ef tllarks :• Conneo gr .oPes II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations.of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required. on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction 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? __ g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, 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, moiiture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal•result ir::. a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in 'either marine or fresh waters? e. Changes in absorption rates, drainage pattersn, or the rate and amount.of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface wati.r in any Water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or :irc any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to termperature, dissolved oxygen or tupi,ld.ity I. A ltcration of thc, direction or rate of flow of ground waters? t.. ihange in the quantity of ground vraters,.either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? 12 YES MAYBE MO X h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies?. J. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as• flooding.or tidal waves? 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, microflora 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, insects or microfauna)? 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? 13 YES MAYBE NO elr X• X ( • 4, • 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? v • 8. 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 nonrenewable natural resource? 24 YES MAYBE NO x x X 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? X 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human popu- lation of an area? X 12. Housin . Will the proposal affect exiting housing, or create a demand for additional housing•? X 1:.. Transportation/Circulation. :•till the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial addi- tional vehicular movement? • 5, • • • h. 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? • YES MAYBE NO • X x f. 'Increase in traffic hazards to motor 'vehicles, bicyclists. or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an efl ect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: ' a. Fire protection? • b. . Police ••protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? • e. Maintenance of public facili- ties, -including roads? . f. .Other governm.:stal• 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? • • X • 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: o. 16 YES MAYBE NO • K • X A' x a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health -hazard (excluding . mental health)? • ___ K • b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? __ X 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? 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. • 17 YES MAYBE NO (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 eliminata3a 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 poten- tial.to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-terth,.envirbn- mental 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 cumulatively 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 environ- mental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X • 1 o: r PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (714) 640-2281 June 23, 1980 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Satna Ana, CA 92702 Subject: Jasmine Creek Storm Drain Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject project. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Planning Department, If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:do cc: Planning Department - Fred Talarico June 8, 1981 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN, PHASE II, C-2182 Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of the noticq bf,deirermination, the E.I.R.. negative declaration, and the environmental fact sheet for the subject improvements. ,The Public Work's,Department will supply the Committee with any additional information which may be required to make findings and recommendations in this matter. e Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN PHASE II ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION ,A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the Jasmine Creek Storm Drain, Phase II, along Iris Avenue from 50 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway to Fourth Avenue, thence easterly to the first alley, thence northerly in the alley to 40 feet south of Fifth Avenue, has teen performed. TRie review was conducted in accordance with the requirements of the California Enviromental 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 Imple- menting 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 LD:jo Att. JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN PHASE II C-2181 NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT' 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The project origin is at a join to Jasmine Creek Storm Drain, Phase I, located in Iris Avenue 50 feet north of Pacific Coast Highway. The project extends northward in Iris Avenue to Fourth Avenue, thence eastward to the first alley, thence northward in the alley to join an existing conduit 80 feet south of Fifth Avenue. P 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Approximately 991 linear feet of 54-inch diameter reinforced concrete pipe RCP and appurtenant structures are to be placed in trenches along the project location described above. Three new catch basins with 18-inch diameter RCP will be installed along Iris Avenue to convey surface runoff into the 54-inch RCP. The existing 36-inch drain- age conduit in the alley north of Fourth Avenue will be removed to 80 feet south of Fifth Avenue, and 272 linear feet of alley will be repaved. Two grate inlets within the alley will be rebuilt to convey alley runoff into the 54-inch RCP. Upon completion of work on the 54-inch RCP, the existing 36-inch diameter conduit will be sealed and abandoned in place at Fourth Avenue. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide (1) increased capacity for storm water runoff, thereby eliminating recurrent flooding of certain coninercial and residential property in old Corona del Mar, (2) access from city streets to inspect, maintain and repair the storm drain, in.contrast with the existing storm drain, much of which was repaired by City forces, and (3) new storm drain conduit to bypass and replace deteriorated sections of the existing storm drain conduit. 4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irrevers- ible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, acceptable short-term disturbances of the environment due to construction activity. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE: 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 City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared this Negative Declaration and its Initial Study in accordance with Article 7, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained from said department during normal business hours. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director LRD:jo 5/27/81 JASMINE CREEK STORM DRAIN, PHASE II (C-2182) INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN This project is in accord with the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach in particular; the "Conservatidn of Natural Resources Element" and the "Public Safety Element." B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM An Environmental Checklist Form (Appendix I --attached) has been completed as a portion of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II.I.b Disruption of native soils under pavement is required for the placement of approximately 991 linear feet of 54-inch diameter pipe. However, native soil will be replaced and recompacted to approximately match the existing earth compaction, and the surface will be repaved to match existing. II.3.b Depending on intensity and duration of rainfall, the rate of surface runoff within the alley between Jasmine and Iris Avenues and north of Fourth Avenue could increase. Such increases could occur since the new drainage pipe will pro- vide increased capacity for runoff, thereby eliminating the runoff "bottleneck" heretofore experienced at this location. However, absorption rates, drainage patterns and amount of surface water runoff within the drainage area will be unaltered. II.3.c Flood waters previously contained in approximately 500 linear feet of storm drain pipe located primarily under residential property between Jasmine and Iris Avenues will be rerouted to flow through pipe placed under Iris Avenue and Fourth Avenue. The origin and terminus of flood water flow is to remain unaltered. May 27, 1981 • A w • IA I ate). �. t•(._ . 11 APPENDIX 1 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM (To be completed by Lead Agency) 1. BACKGROUND Name of Proponent L`l»g/ ,iM . t dolt Satohh A// 4P'mb Address and Phone Ner of Th6ponen gp j-+men* of Pu i Ukra ...h&1 ` ores s 3. Date of Checklist Submitted 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Name of Proposal, if applica Dr6410_ hia49 7 Mc t', l4,' 1 sett' Nn_T _ _ ,O�.1rriin . epees ;3roru/ 1I. 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, com- paction 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 X x x x 9b4-a , g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, 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? 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? c,. Changes in absorption rates, drainage pattersn, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff'. 12 YES MAYBE NO X c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? j{ N fi d. Change in the amount of surface wat,_r in any water body? 9f e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not li:niteu to termperature, dissolved oxygen or Lui•uldity? Y. bitur•ati..c of Lhu direction or rate c,f flow of ground waters? t . Change in thc, quantity of ground oater ,, either througr direct addition or ai.thdrawai.s, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or t::.cavations? • 13 YES MAYBE NO 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 P 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, microflora and aquatic plants)?' X 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. 19i11 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, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? 2- 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? X i • 14 YES MAYBE NO 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise K levels? — — b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? x '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? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: X fC a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable 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 popu- lation of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result .in: a. Generation of substantial addi- tional vehicular movement? x 1- .0JI\ • • • • 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? YES MAYBE NO • • If x f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or' pedestrians? % A lli. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- . mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police -protection? ' • c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational. 'facilities? e. Naintenance of public facili- ties, including roads? f. other. governor ,,tal- 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 fOUPCOS of energy? X M• ./ • -w-or • 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? 1. 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? 13. 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? 15. 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 s.i.gnificar:t archeological or historical sitc, ::tructnr'c, object or building? 16 YES MAYBE NO p6 • • 17 YES MAYBE NO 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 poten- tial to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environ- mental 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 cumulatively 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 environ- mental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X X