HomeMy WebLinkAboutPEARL AVENUE BETWEEN PARK AVENUE AND NEWPORT BAY• •
October 12, 1984
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: PEARL AVENUE STORM DRAIN
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.
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Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PEARL AVENUE STORM DRAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary endi'ronmental r'eview_of the 'project for the Pearl Avenue
Storm Drain has been performed. The review was conducted in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,,the
State "Guideline$ foe, Implemegtation of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970", and, the City's "Policies .and Procedures for Implementing the
California EnvironmentalQuality Act."
The ervironmentai'statement has been reviewed and was approved by
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 wil1_'not�have a significant effect on the environ-
ment.
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
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PEARL AVENUE STORM DRAIN
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
BY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
1. PROJECT LOCATION: The storm drain construction is located in Pearl Avenue
between Park Avenue and Newport Bay and along the South Bayfront between Agate
and Garnet Avenues, all on Balboa Island in the City of Newport Beach.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A 21-inch-diameter storm drain pipe will be installed
in Pearl Avenue to convey storm water from three new catch basins to a tide
gate structure at the southerly Pearl Avenue street end. A 15-inch-diameter
storm drain pipe will be installed along the south Bayfront to convey storm
water from the southerly Agate and Garnet Avenue street ends to the same tide
gate structure. The 4-foot by 5-foot by 7-foot deep tide gate structure will
be fitted with an electrically operated 24=inch tide gate, which will con-
trol the flow of storm water into Newport Bay and the flow of high tide sea
water into City streets. A 24-inch-diameter storm drain pipe will extend
approximately 40 feet from the South Bayfront into Newport Bay. The bayward
20 feet of the pipe and the upper 2 feet of the tide gate structure will be
visible above the public beach and above the South Bayfront sidewalk, respec-
tively. All other physical features of the project will be subterranean.
3. PROJECT GOALS: The project will provide (1) relief from flooding in the inter-
section of Park and Pearl Avenues, (2) relief from roadway generated splashing
of private property and pedestrians near the intersection of Park and Pearl
Avenues, (3) drainage capacity to replace deteriorated and inadequate drains
located at the southerly street ends of Agate, Pearl and Garnet Avenues, and
(4) a single, electrically operated tide gate to replace 3 manually operated,
deteriorated tide gates at the aforementioned street ends.
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.
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 Environmental
Quality Act of 1970. Copies of the Initial Study may be obtained from said
department during normal business hours.
Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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PEARL AVENUE STORM DRAIN
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 of the City of Newport
Beach; in particular, the "Conservation of Natural Resources Element."
B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
An Environmental Checklist Form (attached) jas 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.3.b Construction of catch basins and transmission pipe will increase
the runoff rate and reduce the absorption rate correspondingly
in the vicinity of the sump condition at Park and Pearl Avenues;
however, the increased runoff rate will preclude the flooding of
public and private property which has occurred heretofore during
heavy rain storms.
II.14.e Construction of storm drain improvements will result in the need
for periodic cleaning of debris from inlet catch basins; however,
a correspondingly lesser amount of debris will need to be cleaned
from public and private property which flood during heavy rain-
storms in absence of the improvements.
II.18. Approximately 20 linear feet of the bayward end of the 24-inch-
diameter storm drain pipe will be partially exposed along the
South Bay Front. In addition, the tide gate structure will pro-
ject approximately 2 feet above the sidewalk elevation at the
southerly Pearl Avenue street end.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Background
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I. Environmental Impacts �y
:(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
YES ' MAYBE NO
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: -
a Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
Disruptions, displacements,
compaction'or overcovering of the
soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
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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?
X
YES • MAYBE .N0
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4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
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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? ;
Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop? ,
Animal Life. Will the proposal result Tn:
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?
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Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal "result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
b: Exposure of people to severe noise
' levels?
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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• YES MAYBE NO
g. Exposure of people or property to
geological hazards such as earth-
quakes,•landslides, mudslides, ground
.failure, or similar hazards? K
Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
. deterioration of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
d. Alteration of air movement, moisture
or temperature, or any change in
climate, either locally or regionally?
Water. Will the proposal result' in:
''Changes in currents,or the course or•
direction of water movements', in either.
marine or fresh waters?
. : Changes in absorption rates,''ffrdinage
,patterns, or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?
Alterations to the course of flow of.
flood waters?
'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 ttdal waves?
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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?
YES MAYBE NO
b Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking? �(
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems? k'
d. •Alterations to present patterns• of -
circulation or movement of people
and/or goods? x
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 of the
following areas:
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YES - MAYBE
NO
a. Fire protection?'
b.:Police protection?
c. ' Schools? '„
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
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e. . 'Maintenance of public facilities; '
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-Cther.governmental services?
15. Energy. ,Will the proposal result in:
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—.a. ,Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy? , er , '.,,..— 2,, i -
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---' b: 'substantial increase in demand upon I ].;:,'
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•*-existing sources of energy, 0 require ' -,
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- energy?
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16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a
.• ' need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities: '
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'a.' Power or natural gas?
, p. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
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17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard (excluding
mental health)?
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b:'Exposure of people to potential
V..t.. health hazards?
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Htil 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?
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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.
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 rue or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage
of long-term, environmental goals? (A
ushort-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°
October 15, 1984
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
P.O. Box 687
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Subject: Pearl Avenue Storm Drain
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject property.
A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file in our Planning
Department.
If you have any questions, please call me at (714) 644-3311.
Very truly yours,
Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant
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