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Home My WebLink AboutMiramar Drive to Newport Bay4 • ora ipp CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH STORM DRAIN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR "K" AND "L" STREETS FROM MIRAMAR DRIVE TO NEWPORT BAY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for storm drain and street improvements for the streets listed above in the City of Newport Beach has been performed. The review was conducted in accord- ance 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 Proced- ures for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act". 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 an the environment. 3. An environmental impact report has not been prepared. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto. Devlin rks Director • •. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION . STORM DRAIN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR "K" AND—'T." STREETS FROM MIRAMAR DRIVE TO NEWPORT BAY 1. Location: The proposed project is located in the City of Newport Beach toward the end of the Balboa Peninsula, encompassing the three streets listed below. An exhibit is attached showing the limits of the project. 2. Project Description: This project proposes: a) Reconstruction of existing storm drain system in "K" Street from Balboa Boulevard to Newport Bay; b) Extension of the storm drain system into Balboa Boulevard from "K" Street to "L" Street, and into "L" Street from Balboa Boulevard to Miramar Drive. c) Reconstruction of portions of "K" Street, Balboa Boulevard, and "L" Street as required in conjunction with the new storm drain system. The above listed work will require the construction of new pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk and drive approaches,•a gated tidal structure, and storm drain system. 3. Purpose of Project: The purpose of this project is to improve storm drainage and minimize flooding at peak tides. In conjunction with the storm drain work, the existing portland cement concrete streets will be reconstructed, reducing maintenance requirements, and upgrading the appearance of the streets. This project is essentially a maintenance project. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: This project is in conformance to long-range City goals, requires no additional right-of-way or relocation of any people. Drainage patterns will not be altered, so there will be no change in water quality. There will be no additional noise or pollution as a result of this project. There will be no long-term, irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environ- ment, and no significant short-term effects. 5. Basis for Negative Declaration: The proposed project has been reviewed in conjunction with Sections 15081, 15082, and 15083 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Criteria set forth in those sections indicate that the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact. 4f FACT SHEET TO DETERMINE IF PROJECT HAS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT STORM DRAIN AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR "K" AND 'L`' STREETS FROM MIRAMAR DRIVE TO NEWPORT BAY A. Conformance with City Goals The project is in conformance with the City's long-term goal of gradual correction of storm drainage problems and flooding at peak tides on the Balboa Peninsula. This project involves the replacement of an inadequate storm drain system and the extension of the system to alleviate flooding. B. Land Use Existing land use adjacent to the proposed project is residential. The project will be constructed within the existing street right-of-way, requir- ing no additional right-of-way; and is essentially a maintenance project. C. Human Resources The project does not affect any existing building or require the relocation of any people. D. Geologic Hazards Liquefaction is a potential hazard in the project area. However, construc- tion of the storm drain will not affect the damage potential of this hazard, nor will liquefaction affect the design or construction of the storm drain. E. Flooding and Water Quality The project will minimize the problem of flooding at peak tides and improve the storm drainage characteristics. No pollution is anticipated as a result of the contractor's operations. It is anticipated that some pumping to dewater the excavations for installation of the storm drain system will be required. Arrangements will be made with the Orange County Sanitation District to discharge the ground water into the sewer system. No silting or erosion is anticipated as a result of the proposed project. F. Noise Level The project will neither increase nor decrease the level of noise in the area. G. Air Resources This project will not significantly increase or decrease the total volume of vehicle emissions. 4 • • H. Vegetation and Animal Life There are no known rare or endangered species of animal or plant life with- in or adjacent to the project area. I. Water Course Upon completion of the project, storm water will continue to enter the Newport Bay via the "K" Street drain outlet. J. Long -Term Impacts This project will have no long-term, irreversible or irretrievable effects • on the commitments of resources in the City. The proposed project complements the existing and on -going development in the adjacent area. K. Short -Term Impacts The only short-term impacts anticipated are those associated with any street project. They are such items as noise and motorist inconvenience to through traffic and ingress -egress to the residents adjacent to the project. These impacts are not considered to have a significant effect on the environment. L. Summary The project does not appear to have a significant effect on the environment. In fact, it would seem that the decision not to construct the project would have a more important effect on environment, as it would sustain the poor drainage conditions and the problem of flooding at peak tides. -2 oe/vo P.r..wou ro Kr pa" t J4.V.,-Afir? #.0? ' 1CIWkArnr3 7 ltj tiltf -car `� �i, cam'.. ,�: �tr t$, __ n YS/OE \\):1:80.4 i5 4Y a 6v < d . �m m ...OR tit"U/"- _ �� •0'� v im ... •.• o Rfl --- NFtf � n " -copy =' ••• p• CHANNEL C a b<o Emu, c _ O _--,----"' � . gyp' .444 \. • • 4 -W. \ c Id ca t"---) t-- ..r--i•Z.---,-,-.;zz—tV±.- g. 1_15:- — — — ' �J Rti trri 8 OM M -4 X�l>—� tn- • n a r1 • stl y y • n Ol 4N -, G_---- 1 ,r � QEAC) pustic n� STORM DRAIN & STREET IMPROVEMENTS It V II STREET, BALBOA BOULEVARD, & "L" STREET AB 2/6/74 C D_D April 15, 1974 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Notice of Determination --Storm Drain and Street Improvements for "K" and "L" Streets from Miramar Drive to Newport Bay To whom it may concern: Enclosed Is a Notice of Determination for storm drain and street improvements for "K" and "L" Streets from Miramar Drive to Newport Bay. A Negative Declaration has been preps ed and is on file in our Com- munity Development Department. If you have any questions, please call metat (714) 673-2110, extension 271. Very truly yours, 7416 Al 8eingessner Project Engineer AB:jd Enclosure cc: Community Development Department, Bill Foley