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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNewport Center Drive and San Miguel DriveFebruary 23, 1988 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE AND SAN MIGUEL DRIVE Attached for the Committee's Notice of Determination, the Environmental Fact Sheet for review and comment are drafts of the E.I.R. Negative Declaration and the the subject improvements. The Public Works Department will supply the Committee with any addi- tional information which may be required to make findings and recommendations in this matter. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:so Attachment CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NOTICE OF DETERMINATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE AND SAN MIGUEL DRIVE A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the installation of a traffic signal at Newport Center Drive and San Miguel Drive has be'nn 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. 6,76nynvii" Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director BBN:JEB:bb WP:ENVIRON 2-11-88 CITY OF NEWPORT 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 INSTALLATION AT NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE AND SAN MIGUEL DRIVE 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 714-644-3200 bb WP:NEGATIVE 2-11-88 , CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT IDENTIFICATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE AND SAN MIGUEL DRIVE 1. Location: At the intersection of Newport Center Drive and San Miguel Drive in the City of Newport Beach. 2. Project Description: The intersection will be signalized and safety lighting will be installed. 3. Purpose of Projects: A traffic signal at this location will provide more orderly movement, reduce the number of right angle collisions, and interrupt vehicular flow to provide safe crossing for pedestrians and vehicles. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: The surrounding area encompasses numerous medical facilities, offices, and a large retail center. Pedestrian safety will be increased by providing separate phases for crossing Newport Center Drive or San Miguel Drive. The addition of adequate safety lighting should improve nighttime visibility. The intersection is presently controlled by stop signs on Newport Center Drive and San Miguel Drive. With traffic signal control, a reasonable percentage of vehicles should be able to pass through the intersection without stopping. This should be an environmental benefit since it would reduce the excessive exhaust emission and noise produced when vehicles accelerate from a stop. 6. Basis for Negative Declaration: The installation of a traffic signal at this location 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. At this intersection and in its vicinity, there exist street light poles. The addition of the poles required for the traffic signal and safety lighting will not appreciably change the appearance of the area. The physical and operational characteristics of the intersection will be improved, thus offering an overall benefit to the public without any adverse effect on the environment. bb WP:PROJECT 2-11-88 it r ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent 6./T1 pc Naw,O,o2r SS, 9-oH 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent ,9?D-U / cc) . (9',96 v -3 it 3. Date of Checklist Submission 4. Agency Requiring Checklist 5. Title of Project II. Environmental Impacts -2z--rev r-/ ty • AJectIpo,L> /AA-57 »r'/»J ,9, 7Z,4flic_. v 4/V /27/Grua. 06a/UC . • (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, 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? YES MAYBE NO l D. 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. 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? 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)?, 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, 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? YES MAYBE NO 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result'in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? 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; 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 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? YES MAYBE NO . 7 7 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 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 (714) 644-3311 February 23, 1988 County Clerk Public Services Division P.O. Box 838 Santa Ana, California 92702-0687 Subject: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE AND SAN MIGUEL DRIVE Dear Sir: Enclosed are the Notice of subject projects. If you have any questions, Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Management Analyst IM:so Enclosure Determination and the Negative Declaration for the please call me at (714) 644-3311. 3300.Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach