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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Avenue at Grand Canal• • November 10, 1983 TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND BRIDGE REHABILITATION 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 in this matter. NAhu2i„y24a-€4 Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:do Att. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND BRIDGE REHABILITATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION A preliminary environmental review of the project for the Little Balboa Island Bridge Rehabilitation in the City of Newport Beach has been performed. The review was conducted in accordance with the re- quirements 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:jd 11/10/83 • LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND BRIDGE REHABILITATION NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1. PROJECT LOCATION: The project is on Park Avenue at Grand Canal, between Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island in the City of Newport Beach. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The four stairways at the corner of the bridge, the bridge railings and 4 light standards, and 4 parkway trees on Balboa Island are to be removed. Five -foot -wide pedestrian ramps with 12:1 slopes will be built to replace the stairways, necessitating the tree removal. The bridge railing • will be rebuilt such that sidewalk width is 5 feet instead of 4 feet. Two light standards will be reinstalled on the south bridge railing. The ramps and new bridge railing will be equipped with anodized aluminum handrailings. The four storm drain outlets will be modified to accommodate the new ramps. Bridge and approach wall concrete will be restored. 3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide for 1) restoration of concrete for additional useful life of the bridge 2) easier and safer access for pedestrians, especially for the elderly and for stroller users, who are using the Grand Canal promenades or are crossing over Grand Canal, and 3) a safe wheelchair route across Grand Canal. 4. EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: There will be no significant long-term irrevers- ible or irretrievable effects on the environment. There will be minimal, acceptable short-term disturbances'of the environment due to construction activity. d 5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION: This project is consistent with the General Plan Policies of the City of Newport Beach and could not have a significant effect on the environment. 6. INITIAL STUDY: The City of Newport Beach Public Works Department has prepared this Negative Declaration and its Initial Study in accordance with Article 7, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environ- mental Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained from said department during normal business hours. aa Benjamin B. Nolan Public Works Director LRD:do 11/3/83 • LITTLE BALBOA ISLAND BRIDGE REHABILITATION INITIAL STUDY BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT A. CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN This project is in accord with the General Plan Policies of the City of Newport Beach. B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM An Environmental Checklist Form has been completed and is attached hereto. The following statements, referenced to questions presented on the checklist, explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers: II.I.c Reinforced concrete pedestrian ramps with anodized aluminum hand - railings are to be built to replace stairways at each corner of the bridge. The ramps will be constructed at a slope of 12 horizontal to 1 vertical. They will extend 30 feet from the bridge parallel to the roadway, then reverse direction and return 30 feet such that pedestrians will exit at the Grand Canal promenades where the stair- ways presently exit. Ramp construction on Balboa Island will re- quire the removal of 4 interfacing Ficus trees. Ramp construction on Little Balboa Island will require the elimination of 2 on -street parking areas. These parking areas are seldom used. II.13.d The pedestrian ramps to replace stairways at each corner of the bridge will create a longer walking distance for those who are using the Grand Canal promenades or are crossing over Grand Canal. How- ever, the ramps are considered 1) a more injury -free walkway for pedestrians compared with the stairways, 2) easier access for the elderly and for stroller users, and 3) a much -needed route for wheelchair persons, who until now have no means of access across :, Grand Canal except on the bridge roadway. • • 4 V November 10, 1983 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors P. 0. Box 687 Santa Ana, California 92702 Subject: Little Balboa Island Bridge Rehabilitation 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 questions, please call me at (714) 640-2128. Very truly yours, Irwin Miller Administrative Assistant IM:do Cc: Planning Department - Fred Talarico