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Home My WebLink AboutL STREET, MIRAMAR DRIVE, AND OCEAN BOULEVARDTO: FROM: SUBJECT: May 21, 1990 Environmental Affairs Committee Public Works Department Peninsula Point Storm Drain, 19th Street Storm Drain, and Collins Avenue Storm Drain Attached for the Committee's Notice of Determination, the Environmental Fact Sheet for The Public Works Department additional information which recommendations. Irwin Miller Management Analyst IM:sec Attachments RECEN3D BY ?LANNRNG ;ar RTNENT rfl'f OF NE`.rJPOR1 tEACM AM1l1AY 2 11990 PM 7t :i8i9i1Ut111Li itii i�45i 16 review and comment are drafts of the E.I.R. Negative Declaration and the the subject project. will supply the Committee with any may be required to make findings and ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW --NOTICE OF DETERMINATION BY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PENINSULA POINT STORM DRAIN, 19TH STREET STORM DRAIN, AND COLLINS AVENUE STORM DRAIN A preliminary environmental review of the project for Peninsula Point Storm Drain, 19th Street Storm Drain, and Collins 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 "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 IM:sec 5/9/90 • PENINSULA POINT STORM DRAIN, 19TH STREET STORM DRAIN, AND COLLINS AVENUE STORM DRAIN NEGATIVE DECLARATION By City of Newport Beach Public Works Department 1. Project Location: The proposed wall and street improvements are located in L Street, Miramar Drive and Ocean Boulevard on Balboa Peninsula Point ; in 19th Street between Balboa Boulevard and Newport Bay on Balboa Peninsula; and in Collins Avenue between Park Avenue and South Bay Front on Balboa Island, all within the City of Newport Beach. 2. Project Description: A 15-inch diameter storm drain pipe will connect into an existing storm drain system at C Street and Balboa Boulevard, extend in L Street to Ocean Boulevard then to I Street, and branch at Miramar Drive to M Street. At the second site, a 50 foot long by 24-inch diameter storm drain pipe will be installed from Newport Bay to a new tide valve structure located at the bay end of 19th Street; thence, a 24-inch diameter storm drain pipe will extend in 19th Street to Balboa Boulevard. At the third site, a 50 foot long by 2'4-inch diameter storm drain pipe will be installed from Newport Bay to a new tide valve structure located at the South Bay Front end of Collins Avenue; thence, a 24-inch diameter storm drain pipe will extend in Collins Avenue to Park Avenue and a 15-inch diameter storm drain pipe will extend in South Bay Front to the South Bay Front end of Ruby Avenue. At all three storm drains, inlets will be built at upstream termini and at street intersections to collect storm drainage and nuisance water. The 19th Street and Collins Avenue street end tide valves will be electrically operated. 3. Project Goals: The proposed project will provide the subterranean drainage systems needed to keep Balboa Peninsula Point, 19th Street and Collins Avenue from inundating during and after intense rain storms. In addition, the drainage systems will relieve nuisance water ponding at the three sites. The Collins Avenue drainage system will eliminate the City's need to drain a Park Avenue sump area into the City'sanitary sewer. 4. Effect on the Environment: There will be no significant long-term irreversible 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 this Negative Declaration and its Initial Study in accordance with Articles 6 and 5, respectively, of 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 ours. !vmt a a Benjamin B. Nolan, Public Works Director --3a-�6 Date PENINSULA POINT STORM DRAIN, 19TH STREET STORM DRAIN, AND COLLINS AVENUE STORM DRAIN 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. B. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM: An Environmental Checklist Form 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. Trenches will be excavated in L Street, Miramar Drive and Ocean Boulevard for placement of 15-inch diameter storm drain pipe on Balboa Peninsula Point. Trenches will also be excavated for placement of 24-inch storm drainpipe in 19th Street between Balboa Boulevard and Newport Bay on Balboa Peninsula and in Collins Avenue between Park Avenue and South Bay Front on Balboa Island. After pipe is placed, these trenches will be backfilled, compactd and resurfaced with concrete. II.3.b. The proposed construction of storm drain systems may slightly reduce absorption rates and increase the rates and amounts of surface runoff. II.3.e. The proposed storm drains will discharge surface runoff directly into Newport Bay. II.14.e The proposed construction will necessitate routine maintenance of the storm drains; however, that effort is exceeded by current maintenance requirements after storms inundate these low lying areas. 11.16.e The proposed construction will provide for subterranean drain systems into drainage areas where no such facilities now exist. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent PoWic ttlorki UepaCtrnerrh 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent not A/&aiftr't 6lvej. Newport peach, CA 9z463 a#'n s Lloyd tat ton 4714) 444' 9S1 t 3. Date of Checklist Submission Ma rCh VO)Igo 4. Agency Requiring Checklist City oi' NeW120rst Beach 5. Title of Project Q peningul4 rein* storm vrain Q !gel street Si'vrm Dram II. Environmental Impacts (aCOilin9 Avende Okra: Wain (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? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or:pVercoVering of the soil? c. Change in topography orsground surface relief•features?,. d. The destruction;:.•coveri,ng or modification•ofinyyuniiue geologic, or:physical' features?, ti Any.increase> n "wi ndi:or-,iwaterf `erosion of soils, either'om'or""off:the'site? .,' f. Changes in deposi,tion::or.arosion of beach sands,;:'or Changes?1m.siltation,:;,•:: deposition !or;erosion_Which mayouodify the channel of, a .riverror;•�stream or the bed of the:oceen,or•anybay;".inl'et) or.lake? • • YES MAYBE NO 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? X b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? �C 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? X c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? X 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,.orthrough interception, of an aquifer by cuts or excavations?. h . Substantialreduction 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? k YES MAYBE N0 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? X 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? d. 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? r`;= 7. Light and Glare:.: Wt11 ,-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?•s... 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantialdepletion 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? Effects on existing,'parking facilities, or demand for•new,.parking?. Substantial impact upon ,existing s?. transportation system;,; ';' • Alterationso ,present'patterns'of,' :circulation.:or, movement>of;people and/or,.9ood's?.;< "Alterationsito:;waterborne air traffic?' Increase in,traffic'lhazardous'to'`, .motor.; vehicle ;i'd ic`yclists,j;.or. ;,pedestrians? '11 ; ,Public Services» ,Wi,ll.,'t e'iproposal.:have''an effect upon, .or •result; in a<needrfor; new or,' ':•'altered _governmental' se'r4ices•i,n .any of:,the" following areas: „' YES MAYBE NO YES MAYBE NO a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? X c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? pr f. Other governmental services? X 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? b. Communications systems? c. Water? 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. Exposure of people to potential,-,,;, health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will theiproposal 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 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 X