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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacific Coast Highway to Dover Driver 9 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA• 9:610 City Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. (714) )6flXXW 640-2281 ' September 19, 1977 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P.O. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Street Improvements --Pacific Coast Highway Dover Drive to 1500'± West of Dover Drive (C-1978) To whom it may concern: Enclosed is a notice of determination for the subject project. A negative declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant Public Works Department IM:jd Enclosure cc: Community Development Department, Beverly Wood September 14, 1977 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY DOVER DRIVE TO 1500'+ WEST OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1978) Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of the notice of determination and the EIR 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. The tentative project schedule calls for construction to start in spring of 1978. Final design is nearing completion. 4(43424/% L2w22711, Joseph T. Devlin 4-4-"-- Public Works Director IM:do Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ' PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY DOVER DRIVE TO 1500'+ WEST OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1978) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - NOTICE OF'DETERMINATION. NOTICE: A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for street improvements, Pacific Coast Highway Dover Drive to 1500'+ West of Dover Drive has been completed. The review was conducted in —Compli- 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 Procedures for Implementing the California Environ- mental 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 on the environment. 3. An environmental impact report has not been prepared. A negative declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto. Joseph T. Devlin Public Works Department IM:do Att. STREET IMPROVEMENTS PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY DOVER DRIVE TO 1500'± WEST OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1978). "'ENVIRONMENTAL'IMPACT'REPORT"= NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Project Location: The proposed project is located on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway westerly of Dover Drive. 2. Project Description: The widening of approximately 1550 lineal feet along the south side of Pacific Coast Highway involves the construction of A.C. pavement (8 feet wide), curb and gutter, and sidewalk (8 feet wide). 3. Purpose: This project upgrades Pacific Coast Highway -by filling a gap between existing street and sidewalk improvements. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: The proposed improvements are consistent with City's General Plan Policies, require no additional right-of-way, and will not cause the relocation of any people or the disturbance of any buildings. Existing topography will not be altered, and there should be no additional noise or pollution as a result of this project. There will be no long-term, irreversible or irretrievable effects on the en- vironment, and no significant short-term effects. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: The proposed project has been reviewed in 15082 of Article 7, Chapter 3 (Guidelines Environmental Quality Act,of 1970), Title Administrative Code. The criteria set forth in the above sections indicate that the proposed proj- ect will not have a significant environmental impact. A copy of an informa- tional fact sheet is attached for reference hereto. 7-; thuthnei• oseph T. Devlin trek -- Public Works Director IM; do conjunction with Sections 15081 and for Implementation of the California 14, Division 6 of the California CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY DOVER DRIVE TO 1500'+ WEST OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1978) FACT SHEET TO DETERMINE IF PROJECT HAS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT A. Conformance with City and County General Plans This project is in conformance with City of Newport Beach Circulation Element of the General Plan, the City of Newport Beach Master Plan of Bikeways, and Orange County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Pacific Coast Highway is classified as a major arterial highway on all master plans. B. Land Use Construction of this work is within established public right-of-way. C. Geologic Hazards and Grading The project lies in an area of possible ground shaking, which is not a sig- nificant geologic hazard, Grading to create the road bed will be minimal, approximately 750 cubic yards. D. Human Resources This project will not require the relocation of any residences and will not effect human resources. • E. Flooding, Erosion, and Siltation Project planning calls for construction of this project during the months of March, April and May. The project specifications and special provision will require the contractor to employ erosion control measures during construction to minimize the possibility of siltation. F. Groundwater There are no known aquifers in the project area. G. Noise Level During construction noise levels may rise due to operations which are necessary to construct the project; however, these operations will be limited to normal working hours to ensure a minimum of disturbance to neighboring residents, commercial, and industrial establishments. The operations will cease upon project completion. • • FACT SHEET Street Improvements Pacific Coast Highway Page 2 H. Archeological and Paleontological Sites There are no?known archeological or paleontological sites within the project limits. However, should grading operations encounter significant fossils or artifacts, construction scheduling will be altered in line with Council Policy to allow sufficient time for investigation and recovery of finds. I. Air Resources This project will not affect the air quality of this region. Dust control measures will be required during construction under the project specifications. J. Vegetation and Animal Life• There are no known rare or endangered species or habitats of such species of animal or plant life within or adjacent to the project area. All vegetation removed to facilitate construction will be replaced in kind under the construc- tion contract. K. Secondary Consequences It has been determined that no secondary consequences will arise from the minor primary consequences associated with this project. L. Short -Term Impacts The only short-term impacts anticipated are the following: construction noise, and motorists inconvenience during construction. These impacts are not con- sidered to have a significant effect on the environment. M. Summary This project does not appear to have a significant effect on the environment: • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA June 3, 1977 xxxxxx 640-2281 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Street Improvements; Pacific Coast Highway 3100 Feet+ Westerly of Dover Drive (C-1891) To whom it may concern: Enclosed is a notice of dotermination.for the:subject project. A negative declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Community Development Department. If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant Public Works Department IM.jd Enclosure cc: Community Development Department,.Bi11 Foley RECi:IVED Cr. 'o ,nity D • none 3 JUN 5 1977 �- May 27, 1977 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 3100 FEET± WESTERLY OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1891) Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts of the notice of determination and the EIR 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. The tentative project schedule calls for construction to start in fall of 1977. Final design is nearing completion. T. Devlin rks Director Ijl:id Att. STREET IMPROVEMENTS • PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 3100 FEET± WESTERLY OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1891) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. Project Location: The proposed project is located on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 3100 feet westerly of Dover Drive. 2. Project Description: The widening of approximately 650 lineal feet along the south side of Pacific Coast Highway involves the construction of A.C. pavement (8 feet wide), curb and gutter, sidewalk (8 feet wide), and 650 lineal feet of 18-inch R.C.P. storm drain. 3. Purpose: This project upgrades Pacific Coast Highway by filling a gap between existing street and sidewalk improvements. 4. Discussion of Environmental Impacts: The proposed improvements are consistent with City's General Plan Policies, require no additional right-of-way, and will not cause the relocation of any people or the disturbance of any buildings. Existing topography will not be altered, and there should be no additional noise or pollution as a result of this project. There will be no long-term, irreversible or irretrievable effects on the en- vironment, and no significant short-term effects. 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: The proposed project has been reviewed in conjunction with Sections 15081 and 15082 of Article 7, Chapter 3 (Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970), Title 14, Division 6 of the California Administrative Code. The criteria set forth in the above sections indicate that the proposed proj- ect will not have a significant environmental impact. A copy of an informa- tional fact sheet is attached for reference hereto. wger, oseph T. Devlin ublic . ks Director ity of Newport Beach 5/26/77 • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET IMPROVEMENTS PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 3100 FEET± WESTERLY OF DOVER DRIVE (C-1891) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - NOTICE OF DETERMINATION NOTICE: A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for street improvements, Pacific Coast Highway 3100 feet!: westerly of Dover Drive has been completed. The review was conducted in compli- 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 Procedures for Implementing the California Environ- mental Quality Act." that: As a result of the preliminary 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 • negative declaration has been prepared and is attached hereto. 7:Q.032r: Joseph 4. Devlin ublic k rks Department IM:jd v Att. �0 so�aysD C0CnUu�- tnt Dcr F p =R b. JW 2 1977 a3 WY NEWPcwORI 8F4ACH, 5/27/77 • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT' . STREET IMPROVEMENTS PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 3100 FEET± WESTERLY OF DOVER DRIVE (C FACT SHEET TO DETERMINE IF PROJECT HAS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT A. Conformance with City and County General Plans This project is in conformance with City of Newport Beach Circulation Element of the General Plan, the City of Newport Beach Master Plan of Bikeways, and Orange County's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. Pacific Coast Highway is classified as a major arterial highway on all master plans. B. Land Use Construction of this work is within established public right-of-way. C. Geologic Hazards and Grading The project lies in an area of possible ground shaking, which is not a sig- nificant geologic hazard. Grading to create the road bed will be minimal, approximately 500 cubic yards. D. Human Resources This project will not require the relocation of any residences and will not affect human resources. E. Flooding, Erosion, and Siltation Project planning calls for construction of this project during the months of September and October. The project specifications and special provision will require the contractor to employ erosion control measures during construction to minimize the possibility of siltation. F. Groundwater There are no known aquifers in the project area. • G. Noise Level During construction noise levels may rise due to operations which are necessary to construct the project; however, these operations will be limited to normal working hours to ensure a minimum of disturbance to neighboring residents, commercial, and industrial establishments. The operations will cease upon project completion. • • FACT SHEET Street Improvements Pacific Coast Highway Page 2 H. Archeological and Paleontological Sites There are no known archeological or paleontological sites within the project • limits. However, should grading operations encounter significant fossils or artifacts, construction scheduling will be altered in line with Council Policy to allow sufficient time for investigation and recovery of finds. I. Air Resources This project will not affect the air quality of this region. •Dust control measures will be required during construction under the project specifications. J. Vegetation and Animal Life There are no known rare or endangered species or 'habitats of such species of animal or plant life within or adjacent to the project area. All vegetation removed to facilitate construction will be replaced in kind under the construc- tion contract. K. Secondary Consequences It has been determined that no secondary consequences will arise from the minor primary consequences associated with this project. L. Short -Term Impacts The only short-term impacts anticipated are the following: construction noise, and motorists inconvenience during construction. These impacts are not con- sidered to have a significant effect on the environment. M. Summary This project does not appear to have a significant effect onthe environment. 5/26/77