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SUBJECT:
November 15, 1988
Environmental Affairs Committee
Public Works Department
MacArthur Boulevard to Sea Lane Sidewalk Construction
Attached for the Committee's revi
Notice of Determination, the E.I.
Environmental Fact Sheet for the
The Public Works Department will
additional information which may
recommendations.
Irwin Miller
Management Analyst
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Attachments
ew and comment are drafts of the
R. Negative Declaration and the
subject improvements.
supply the Committee with any
be required to make findings and
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD TO SEA LANE
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the project for the MacArthur
Boulevard to Sea Lane Sidewalk 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.
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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11-15-88
MACARTHUR BOULEVARD TO SEA LANE
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed sidewalk is to be built within existing
right-of-way along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard between Sea
Lane and San Miguel Drive in the City of Newport Beach, County of
Orange.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Approximately 250 linear feet of curb and gutter
will be built along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard from Sea Lane
northerly to join curb and gutter southerly of San Miguel Drive. The
area behind the new curb and gutter will be graded as necessary to
construct a 10-foot wide sidewalk. A beige slumped block retaining wall
with exposed face ranging from 3 to 7 feet in height will be built to
support the embankment behind the sidewalk. The outer 6 feet,
approximately, of MacArthur Boulevard pavement will be reconstructed
to join the new gutter.
3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide sidewalk continuity for
'pedestrians and bicyclists where none presently exists. The walkway
should provide increased safety for travel to old Corona del Mar or to
the beach. The new curb and gutter should facilitate roadway drainage
and maintenance.
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 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 Articles 6 and 5, respectively, of 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.
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enjain B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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MACARTHUR BOULEVARD TO SEA LANE
SIDEWALK CONNECTION
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 of
the City of Newport Beach; in particular, the Master Plan of Street and.
Highways, Circulation Element of the General Plan.
B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
An Environmental Checklist Form (attached) 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. - A 12-foot width by 250-foot length, approximately, of
street right-of-way adjacent to the east side of MacArthur Boulevard
will be excavated, compacted and covered with a 10-foot wide sidewalk,
plus curb and gutter.
II.3.b. - The construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter over this
previously -graded right-of-way should result in an increased rate and
volume of surface runoff.
II.13.d. - Pedestrians and bicyclists should use the proposed sidewalk
for 2-way transit along MacArthur Boulevard. They presently travel
along the paved or graded shoulders on both sides of the highway.
II.19. - The construction of sidewalk should encourage and increase the
volume of recreational foot and bicycle traffic along the MacArthur
Boulevard.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent
City r0 AM& prt Peach .
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent IOW Al &tlport ' t
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• (714) 044.all Public Mork; ' art)
3. 'Date of Checklist Submission *Mw t , 14918
4. Agency Requiring Checklist CideMkarat ,,r� m% '1'
5. Title of Project llac 4 ur BIJId. i8 is Lane -a14 dk C&Nse heft
II. Environmental Impacts
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•(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
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1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes`iri geologic substructures?
b. Disrupti•ohs; 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?
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 ' 410' "
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. YES . MAYBE NO
g. Exposure of people or property to
geological hazards such as earth •
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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. Mill the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the.course or.
direction Atwater movements,.;ifr 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
flood waters?
d. Change in the amount .of surface water;
in any water body? .
. e. Discharge into surfade•'`waters:;oh.`.i
any alteration of surface•Water:,',
quality,. including butinot limited,.
to temperature, •dissol.ved'bxygen.•,or'v,
turbidity? •,
f. Alteration of the direction,o'•r 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?
1. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
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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?- •
Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a barrier
to the hormal 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)?
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,•'•
rare or endangered• species of animals?
Introduction of new species ofanimal•s
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
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X
YES MAYBE NO
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9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
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a. Increase in the rate of use of any "
natural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any non-
renewable natural resource? 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? K
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11. Population. Will the proposal alter the
location, distribution, density, or growth
rate of the human population of an area? K
12 Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing; or create a demand
for additional housing? X
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
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YES ' MAYBE • NO
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks•or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance "of public facilities;
including roads?
f. Other'governmental services?
15. Energy: Will the proposai•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?
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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
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