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March 28, 1986
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK (NORTH SIDE)
BETWEEN MORNING CANYON ROAD AND CAMEO HIGHLANDS DRIVE
Attached for the Committee's review and comment are
drafts of the Notice of Determination and the Negative
Declaration 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 in this matter.
Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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NEWFOcST :t\CH,
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK (NORTH SIDE)
BETWEEN MORNING CANYON ROAD AND CAMEO HIGHLANDS DRIVE
EWVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of tne project for construction of
tne Pacific Coast Highway Sidewalk (North Side) between Morning Canyon Road
and Cameo Hignlands Drive nas 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 Environiyantal Affairs Committee.
As a result of the preliminary review, it nas been determined tnat:
1. Tne 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
eclaration has been prepared and is attacneo nereto.
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK
(NORTH SIDE) BETWEEN
MORNING CANYON ROAD AND CAMEO HIGHLANDS DRIVE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed sidewalk is to be built in existing right
of way along the north side of Pacific Coast Highway between Morning Canyon
and Cameo Highlands Drive in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Curb and gutter will be built along the north side of
Pacific Coast Highway betweenMorningCanyon Road and Cameo Highlands Road.
Debris and plant material will then be cleared from behind the curb and
gutter as necessary for the construction of a 6-foot-wide portland cement
concrete sidewalk. Curb access ramps will be installed at Morning Canyon
Road and Cameo Highlands Drive. Crosswalk markings will be painted as
necessary to serve the new sidewalks.
3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide approximately 1,215 linear feet of
paved walkway along Pacific Coast Highway where none presently exists. The
walkway may also be used as a bikeway for children or those who wish to
ride outside of Pacific Coast Highway. The walkway should provide
increased safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and the adjacent new gutter
should facilitate roadway drainage and maintenance.
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 could 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 7, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the Initial Study may be
obtained from the Public Works Department during normal business hours.
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SIDEWALK
(NORTH SIDE) BETWEEN
MORNING CANYON ROAD AND CAMEO HIGHLANDS DRIVE
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 as
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 portion
of this study. The following statements, referenced to questions presented
on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers:
II.l.b.& c. A 6-foot width by 1,215-foot length, approximately, of street
right of way adjacent to the the north side of Pacific Coast
Highway will be cleared of debris and plant material, com-
pacted, and covered with a 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk.
II.4.a. The proposed sidewalk construction will reduce the number of
shrubs and weed growth immediately adjacent to Pacific -
Coast Highway.
II.13.d. & It is the proponent's desire that pedestrians and children on
II.19 bicycles will use the proposed sidewalk for a safer, two-way
movement to and from school, shopping and recreation. They
currently travel along both shoulders of Pacific Coast Highway.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent 61 at /Ve10124 ' 3awi4
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent wit works chwarlimmt
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(714) la44 3,11
3. Date of Checklist Submission March 3, Mee
4. Agency Requiring Checklist City t War
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II. Environmental'impact!'
(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
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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?
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?
Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
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)? X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered species
of plants? K
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? ' X
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat? Or
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise
levels? X
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?
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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? o"
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking? AC
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
d. Alterations to present patterns of
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? X
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or
air traffic?
YES MAYBE NO
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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:
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YES MAYBE NO
a. Fire protection? X
b. Police protection? X
c. Schools? —�
d. Parks or other recreational facilities? Ar
e. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads? jt
f. Other governmental services?
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy? Ar
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? Of
b. Communications systems?
c.' Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
Y
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?
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
X
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