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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrange Street and Prospect Street• May 15, 1989 TO: Environmental Affairs Committee FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: Orange Street and Prospect Street End Construction 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. Irwin Miller Management Analyst IM:dw Attachments CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ORANGE STREET AND PROSPECT STREET END CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the project for Orange Street and Prospect Street End 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. Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director AIM:dw 5-15-89 ORANGE STREET AND PROSPECT STREET STREET END RECONSTRUCTION NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed street ends are to be built within existing Orange Street and Prospect Street rights -of -way between Ocean Front and Seashore Drive in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A 30-foot width by 50-foot length of Prospect Street right-of-way between Ocean Front and Ocean Front alley will be cleared, excavated, compacted and covered with a 22-foot width street, 4-foot sidewalks, and curb and gutter. A beach access driveway and a 30-foot width by 25-foot length concrete pad will be built at and beyond the street end in the street right-of-way. A 50-foot width by 50-foot length of Orange Street right-of-way between Ocean Front and Ocean Front alley will be cleared, excavated, compacted and covered with a 36-foot width street, 7-foot sidewalks, and curb and gutter. A beach access driveway and a 50-foot width by 25-foot length concrete pad will be built at and beyond the street end in the street right-of-way. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will define the public rights -of -way, assist in the enforcement of parking restrictions, facilitate emergency and maintenance vehicle access to the beach, and enhance the appearance of the street ends. 4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irrever- sible 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 Article 6, 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. r alai Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director LD:dw ORANGE STREET AND PROSPECT STREET STREET END CONSTRUCTION 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 established by the General Plan of the City of Newport Beach; in particular the Master Plan of Street and Highways, Circulation Element of the General Plan, and the Recreation and Open Space 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 30-foot width by 50-foot length, approximately, of Prospect Street right-of-way between Ocean Front and Ocean Front alley will be cleared of minor street improvements and privately -owned encroaching improvements, excavated, compacted and covered with a 22-foot width street, 4-foot sidewalks, and curb and gutter. A driveway approach will be constructed at the street end for maintenance and emergency vehicle access to the beach. A 30-foot width by 25-foot length concrete pad will be built in the right-of-way beyond the street end to deter future private encroachments into the public right-of-way. A 50-foot width by 50-foot length, approximately, of Orange Street right-of-way between Ocean Front and Ocean Front alley will be cleared of minor street improvements and privately - owned encroaching improvements, excavated, compacted and covered with a 36-foot width street, 7-foot sidewalks, and curb and gutter. A driveway approach will be constructed at the street end for maintenance and emergency vehicle access to the beach. A 50-foot width by 25-foot length concrete pad will be built in the right-of-way beyond the street end to deter future private encroachments into the public right-of-way. II.3.b. The construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, street pavement and concrete pad over these partially -improved street rights -of - way should decrease absorption rates and increase the rate and amount of surface runoff. II.14.a,b&c The proposed street end improvements will define the public rights -of -way, thereby helping the Police Department to enforce parking restrictions at the street end. The parking restrictions are intended to facilitate access to the beach for emergency and maintenance vehicles, thereby providing a higher level of enjoyment and safety for beach users. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background - 1. Name of Proponent city Nikirki' Stall - 2. Address and Phone Number�//of Proponent31060 Merit 6MS )sty! M#' Batch; CA g264e3 . (I147644.' flhl - aablia Works ? ar iarl'' 3. Date'of Checklist Submission April 20, 19ff1 4 ' Agency Requiring Checklist4 Cr'3y of tJe&p rt Qsack 5. Title of Project �l'Qq JSfreef/•/ "and Prt 'S�ME�/SttG '•. II. Environmental impacts,:; (Explanations'.)f aTN'yes" and'maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.). YES. MAYBE' .• 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? 2. Air, Will the proposal result in: YES MAYBE NO g. Exposure of people or property to geological hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X 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? X X X X YES MAYBE NO • 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)? 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? X b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? X 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? X 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 otthe following areas; $ x a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? YES MAYBE NO X 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? - X b. Communications systems? c. Water? X 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. Exposureof 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? X K X R 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?