HomeMy WebLinkAboutMacArthur Boulevard and San Joaquin Hills RoadOctober 31, 1986
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: Mac Arthur Boulevard Intersection
Improvements at San Joaquin Hills Road
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
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Attachment
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MAC ARTHUR BOULEVARD INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the project for the improvements at Mac
Arthur Boulevard Intersection Improvements at San Joaquin Hills Road has been per-
formed. 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.
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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MACARTHUR BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
AT SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard, 1,300
feet on either side of San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona Del Mar, a
community in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of constructing a new southbound travel lane for
1,300 feet on each side of the San Joaquin Hills Road intersection.
Such work will necessarily entail relocation of existing signal poles
and utility poles. Relocation of the existing southbound MacArthur to
westbound San Joaquin Hills Road right turn lane approximately 12 feet
northwest of its current location will also be required. Completion of
the project will allow the roadway to be striped for three northbound
lanes and two southbound lanes through the intersection.
3. PROJECT GOALS
The proposed improvements will improve the capacity of the intersection.
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 caused by construction activity.
5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
This project is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Newport
Beach and, according to the I.S., 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 Arti-
cle 7, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California Envi-
ronmental Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the Initial Study may be
obtained from the Public Works Department during normal business hours.
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent City of Newport Beach
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent Public works Department
3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663
(714) 644-3311
3. Date of Checklist Submission
4. Agency Requiring Checklist city of Newport Beach
5. Title of ProjectMacArthur Boulevard tnfersecAtinn wieenin5 at
San Joanquin Hills Road.
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? _x_
b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering of the
soil?
c. Change in topography or ground .
surface relief features? x
d. The destruction, covering or •
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features? x
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either on or off the site? x
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
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YES MAYBE NO
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?
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Chahges 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?
x
x
x
x
X
x
c. Alterations to the course of flow of
flood waters? x
d. Change in the amount of surface water
in any water body? x
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?
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
YES MAYBE N0
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)? x
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants? x
c. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a barrier
to the normal replenishment of
existing species? x
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop? 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)? x
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals? X
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?
x
x
x
x
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YES MAYBE NO
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any
natural resources? x
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 in a need for new or
altered governmental services in any of the
following areas:
x
x
x
x
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreationalfacilities?
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? x
b. Communications systems? x
c. Water? x
d. Sewer or septic tanks? x
e. Storm water drainage? x
f. Solid waste and disposal? x
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)? x
b. Exposure of people to potential
health hazards? x
YES MAYBE NO
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?
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19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or quantity
of•existing recreational opportunities?
20. Archeolo ical/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
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
AT SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD
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 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 this study. The following statements, referenced to ques-
tions presented on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers:
II.1.b. The proposed improvements will result in an increase in the
overall width of the roadway by 12 feet. The widening will be
for a length of 2,600 feet and is considered to be an insigni-
ficant impact.
II.3.b. The increase in impermeable surface will increase runoff in
the area. Existing facilities in the area are adequate to
sustain the added runoff. This is an insignificant impact.
(IRV6O3)
8/19/86
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