HomeMy WebLinkAboutSAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD FROM JAMBOREE ROAD TO SPYGLASS HILL ROADMay 29, 1990
TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT
Drafts of the Notice of Determination, the EIR Negative Declaration and
the Environmental Fact Sheet for the traffic signal interconnect on San
Joaquin Hills Road from Jamboree Road to Spyglass Hill Road are
attached for the Committee's review and comments.
The Public Works Department will supply the Committee with any
additional information which may be required to make findings and
recommendations.
Iiwiri Miller •
Management Analyst
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PIIBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
PIIBLIC NOTICE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Negative Declaration has been prepared by the
City of Newport Beach in connection with the
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON
SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD FROM JAMBOREE ROAD TO SPYGLASS HILL ROAD
It is the present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration
and supporting documents. The City encourages members of the general public
to review and comment on this documentation.
Copies of the Negative Declaration and supporting documents are available
for public review and inspection at:
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Planning Department
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663 -
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Telephone: 7142644-3225 •
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92659-1768
May 29, 1990
County Clerk
Public Services Division
P 0 Box 838
Santa Ana, CA 92702-0687
RE: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT
Dear Clerk:
The Notice of Determination and the Negative Declaration to be posted for
the traffic signal interconnect on San Joaquin Hills Road from Jamboree Road
to Spyglass Hill Road are enclosed.
Call me at 644-3311 if there are any questions.
Sincerely,
Irwin Miller
• • • Management. Analyst
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Enclosures
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TRAFFIC.SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON
SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD FROM JAMBOREE ROAD TO SPYGLASS HILL ROAD
A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project for the
installation of a traffic signal interconnect on San Joaquin Hills Road from
Jamboree Road to Spyglass Hill Road.
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.
'declaration has:been prepared and is attached hereto.•
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Benjamin B. Nolan
Public Works Director
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Attachment
A negative
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ON
SAN JOAQUIN HILLS ROAD FROM JAMBOREE ROAD TO SPYGLASS HILL ROAD
1. LOCATION
On San Joaquin Hills Road from Jamboree Road to Spyglass Hill Road.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes replacement of three traffic signal controllers and
installation of interconnect wiring.
3. PURPOSE OF PROJECTS
The traffic signals along San Joaquin Hills Road from Jamboree Road to Spyglass
Hill Road will be interconnected to each other and the new master controller in
City Hall. This will provide coordination of these signals and improve traffic
flow.
4. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
San Joaquin Hills Road is a major arterial highway that is currently being
extended to provide access to major new developments in the unincorporated County
area east of Newport Beach. The interconnection of these eight signals will
allow coordination from the master computer at City Hall. This should be an
environmental benefit since it would reduce the excessive exhaust emission and
noise produced when vehicles accelerate from a stop.
5. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Installation of a traffic signal interconnect on Jamboree Road from Bayview Way
to Birch Street will not:
a. Displace any people.
b. Have a negative impact on recreation lands.
c. Have an effect on the pattern of behavior of wildlife species and
wildlife breeding, nesting, or feeding grounds.
d. Affect the air or water pollution problems of the area.
e. Have an effect on the water table of the area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Background,
1. .;Name' of Proponent CITY'-0F NEWPORT BEACH
r.A.cidress and'Phone. Number of Proponent,/ 3300 Newport Bi,
P o 'Bo* 1,768, Newport Beach, -CA 92659-176a
' 714-644-3344
3. Date of Checklist Submission
May 25•, 1990
4. Agency Requiring Checklist
5. Title of Project Traffic Signal Interconnect on San Joaquin
Hills Rd from Jamboree Rd to Spyglass Hill Rd
II. Environmental Impacts
(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 iri.wind or water'erosidn'
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
X
X
X
X
x
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.
•
'.',Exposure. of people, or property .to .
geological,hazards such as earth- '
quakes,:landslides, mudslides; ground
' failure;:.or similar hazards? •,:'• '
•
• L thelproposa,l.,reultjn:
:•Substantial' &ir•.emissions' or..
deteriorati on,: of:'.ambi ent. • ai r.;,qual i ty?'
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?
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?
.'Change in the quantity.of ground.:
1: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?
0
x
x
x
x
x
Plant Life.. Will the proposal',result in:
• Change 'i n' the' di versi ty. 'ofi• 'species, ,
L • or number••of any species: of-;pl'ants', -
,.(including trees; ahrubs:,AraSt .'',
crops,•and, aquatic plants)?2;.",: '
•- Reducti oh.:of the :numbers'' of any,.
' -unique; rare or endangered Species,
of plants? •
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?
c.
d. Deterioration to existing fish or
wildlife habitat?
6.• Noise. .Will the proposal result in:
::. a•. •: '•Increases .in existing.. noise 1�vels7. '.•.'
b. • Exposure of people to severe noise •
levels?
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce
new light or glare?
8,. Land'Use. Willthe proposal result in a
.substantial alteration of the present or•
planned land use of an area?
'YES MAYBE,. N0
x
x
• 10.
HNatdral Resources. Will the .proposal
.result in:
Ancrease in"•the rate oft 'o
natural.resources?..z:'
Substantial,: depl eti on' of 'any;;;no
renewable•natural-resource?,::'
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?
x
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
b. Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking? x
c. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems? x
d. Alterations to present patterns of
' circulation or movement of people
and/or *goods? • X
A7ter••ativns to• waterborne, •rai• -. or
air traffic? • • ••
f. Increase in traffic hazardous to
"W'' '''-. — "motor .vehicles; bicyclists or •°•
pedetrians? —
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:
.x
ro .
a.•.Fire protection? .
f.
:Police -protection?
Schools?
Parks.'; or, other'recreati onal,faci l i ti es?;
aintenance'of public facil,ities,,
including roads?
Other governmental services?
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 .apy.health• hazard' or.. ••
potential•health•hazard (excluding •
mental health)?.
b: Exposure'of people to potential•M, :. ;.••:,.•.
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?
x
X
x
X
19.:Recreation. Wi11vthe'proposal result
in an. impact uponrthe•quality or quantity
, ofnexisting,recreational,opportunities? ..
u "
:;"-'Archeolo'gica1/HtStortical:; �'Wi•11• the,;
>proposa• 6resul.t in an: alteration"of•;
';a''significant`.`''archeological,or:�historical., J
i•te ",structures object. ors,building?,;,'
liandatori Fin'engs '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
advnrse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
X
x
x
x