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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHOSPITAL ROAD BETWEEN ROUTE 55 AND NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARDApril 26, 1982 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD Attached for the Committee's review land comment are drafts of the notice of determination, the E.I.R. negative declara- tion, 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 find- ings and recommendations in this matter. Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant AIM:rb Att. 0 • April 20, 1982 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the construction of North Newport Boulevard drainage improvements at Orange Avenue and Hospital Road 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. 44„;m4,W,a g474 Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Department AIM:rb Att. • • NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD (C-2124) NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The project locations are (1) south of Hospital Road between Route 55 and North Newport Boulevard and (2) at the intersection of Orange Avenue and North Newport Boulevard. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The roadway widening at North Newport Boulevard and Orange Avenue includes placement of earth fill, base material, asphalt pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk for the equivalent of 150 linear feet of 50-foot-wide street. Construction at this location includes 5 catch basins and 270 linear feet of 15-inch and 18-inch diameter storm drain pipe to replace the existing drainage system. A 240-foot-long, 24-inch-diameter storm drain parallel to and south of Hospital Road between North Newport Boulevard and Route 55 will be built as a replacement for deteriorated, partially collapsed storm drain pipe. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will help relieve traffic congestion at Orange Avenue and North Newport Boulevard and increase vehicular and pedestrian safety. The drainage improvements at this location will eliminate flooding and replace existing substandard storm drains. The replacement of deteriorated, partially collapsed storm drain pipe at Hospital Road will minimize the possibility of flooding and erosion of soil at that loca- tion. 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 effects on the environment during construction. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: This project is consistent with the General Plan policies of Newport Beach and could not have significant effect on the environment. 6. INITIAL STUDY: The Public Works Department of the City of Newport Beach has pre- pared this Negative Declaration and an 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 working hours. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director SJL:jd 4/16/82 NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD (C-2124) INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN The construction of these public works improvements will not conflict with the long-range planning program 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 por- tion of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented an the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: 1. b This project will require excavation, placement of fill, and compaction prior to construction of full street improvements at Orange Avenue and North Newport Boulevard. Excavation, placement of fill and compaction will also be required for the replacement of the deteriorated and partially collapsed storm drain pipe south of Hospital Road from North Newport Boulevard to Route 55. 1. c Filling and compact at both locations will not appreciably affect any ground surface relief features. 14. e The construction of catch basins, storm drains and roadway im- provements at Orange Avenue and North Newport Boulevard and the replacement of the storm drain south of Hospital Road will require periodic maintenance and inspection by City forces. 16. e The drainage improvements at both locations will replace existing deteriorated and damaged structures and will provide a more effi- cient means for gathering and transporting storm water. No new drainage systems will be required in the future as a result of this project. 4/16/82 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-3884 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 714/640-2281 April 26, 1982 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, -California 92702 Subject: North Newport Boulevard Drainage Improvements at Orange Avenue and Hospital Road 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 question, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miler Administrative Assistant AIM:rb cc: Planning Department --Fred Talarico Encl. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM • I. Background 1. Name of Proponent Ben fcc.r,in B. Na/en j 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent Fes, Iec tar Pu6br MI* kC Pepf • .7•7OO Newporfi tett /P-varc Near/a, f' Seeek /7/7) C4o-22e/ 3. Date of Checklist Submission - Apr,/ /4, /982 4. Agency Requiring Checklist C,¢y o /Vew�ert _eat,. 5. Title of Project Ajar» Nru/Po,r7 BouIg-v4go D,PA,NAGE II. Environmental Impacts -rMP,PosEMtWTS 47 ORA4/GE AVE- rf NOS'/rAI ea : r^ • (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? YES MAYBE NO b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction'or overcovering of the soil? X 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 depositionor 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 X X 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. 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? X 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? X 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; 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? x 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: YES: MAYBE NO X 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? X . d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? X b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? x 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 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 br upset conditions? X 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the -human population of an area? X YES' MAYBE NO • 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? X b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? x 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? X 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; 4- 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)? X 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? YES MAYBE NO X X X YES MAYBE NO 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? X X X X X • • June 12, 1981 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD, Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of the notice of determination, and the categorical ex- emption. 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:jo Att. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT• ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION • A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for North Newport Boulevard Drainage Improvements at Orange Avenue and Hospital Road in the City of Newport Beach 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 that: review, it has been determined 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 categorical exemption has been prepared and is attached hereto. 14,41,144,11 ;44 Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director IM:jd Att. •OTICE OF EXEMPTION fair June 11 1981 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, Calif. 92702 Project fitle: NORTH NEWPORT BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT ORANGE AVENUE AND HOSPITAL ROAD Project Location - Specific: Newport Boulevard at Orange Avenue and Newport Boulevard at Hospital Road Project Location - City Project Location - County City of Newport Beach Orange Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project: Construct catdh basins, connector pipes and replace existing 18-inch C.M.P. with 18" R.C.P. at Orange Avende and North Newport Boulevard. Replace existing partially collapsed 24-inch C.M.P. with 24-inch R.C.P. southerly of Hospital Road from North Newport Boulevard to Route 55. This project will facilitate drainage of the area and eliminate water ponding in the roadway, thus providing for a smoother flow of traffic. (lame of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Newport Beach Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Public Works Department Exempt Status: (Check one) _ Ministerial (Sec. 15073) Declared Emergency (Sec. 15071 (a)) Emergency Project (Sec. 15071 (b) and (c)) X Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15103, Class 3 for Newport Boulevard at Orange Avenue and Section 15102, Class 2 for Newport Boulevard at Hospital Road Reasons why project is exempt: (1) New construction of small structures and (2) replacement of an existing structure with a structure that will have the same purpose and capacity. Contact Person Area Code Telephone Extension Stephen Luy 714 640-2281 Signature B- jamin B. Nolan Public Works Director Title • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (714) 640-2281 June 15, 1981 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Aria, California 92,02 Subject: North Newport Boulevard Drainage Improvements at Orange Avenue and Hospital Road Dear Sir: ' Enclosed is a notice of determination for the subject project. A categorical exemption 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, aVVIAtj Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:jd Enc. /cc: Planning Department --Fred Talarico City Ilall • 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California 92663