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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSanta Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive• • TFIE IRVINE COMPANY 610 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 (714) 644-3011 September 18, 1973 Mr. William Foley City of Newport Beach Community Development Department 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, California 92660 Dear Mr. Foley: SANTA BARBARA DRIVE AND SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE The Irvine Company, as you know, is presently pre- paring to constructiSanta Barbara Drive from Jamboree Road to Newport Center Drive and San Clemente Drive from Santa Cruz Drive to Santa Barbara Drive. These streets are scheduled to be constructed in one phase. The attached negative declaration (3 copies) are herein submitted to you for City Approval. Your prompt action on this item would sincerely be appreciated. Yours very truly, THE IRVINE COMPANY e/CK Gi e�f2 Yam' t James R. Buckley Project Coordinator JRB:dw Attachment cc: Larry Moore, The Irvine Company - • . i IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA BARBARA DRIVE AND SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION BY THE IRVINE COMPANY JRB:dw September 18, 1973 • • IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA BARBARA DRIVE Page 1 of 2 AND SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE 1. LOCATION: The proposed project is located within the city limits of Newport Beach at Newport Center; see attached plan showing limits of the project in red. 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consits of fully improving Santa Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive including sidewalks, street lights, curb and gutter, paving, water lines, and storm drainage facilities. These improvements will extend from Jamboree Road to Newport Center Drive on Santa Barbara Drive (approximately 2518 L.F.) and from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara on San. Clemente (approximately 1135 L.F.) 3. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT: To provide a more efficient traffic circulation system for the westerly portion of Newport Center including Blocks 700 to 900. 4. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: a) Land Resources The right of way for Santa Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive was reserved as a portion of the City approved Master Plan Street System in Newport Center. b) Human Resources There are no known situations which would significantly effect the residential developments in the adjacent areas. c) Geologic Hazards There are no known unique geologic hazards associated to the area. Extensive grading will not be required. d) Flooding, Erosion & Siltation The proposed construction of Santa Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive will eliminate a majority of the present potential erosion. A drainage system will be construction in portions of Santa Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive and minor slopes will be landscaped and irrigated. e) Ground Water There are no known sources of ground water in the area which could effect this project. f) Noise Level The improvement of Santa Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive should not substantially change the ambient noise levels for the surrounding areas. IMPROVEMENT OF SANTA BARBARA DRIVE Page 2 of 2 AND SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE g) Air Resources This project will not sifnificantly increase or decrease the total volume of vehicle emissions, h) Vegetation and Animal Life There are no known rare or endangered species of animal or plant life within or adjacent to the project area. i) Summary This overall project does not appear to have a significant effect on the environment. The improvement of Santa Barbara Drive and San Clemente Drive should improve the environment by increasing the access to and from the adjacent areas and by controlling the existing potential erosion. 1 • THE IRVINE COMPANY 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 (714) 644-3011 August 7, 1973 City of Newport Beach Community Development Department 3300 West Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Attention: Mr. William Foley Gentlemen: .y ,y n RECEt n YD 1 �,ent oev- 9 P�� " g113' Subject: SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE - SANTA BARBARA DRIVE The Irvine Company respectfully requests approval of a Negative Declaration for the above subject streets, proposed for construction in Newport Center. This finding is con- sidered to be justified for the following reasons: 1. No major drainage courses will be altered or interrupted by these improvements. 2. Earth excavation and fill will be nominal, with approxi- mately 15,000 cubic yards being moved on a balanced site. 3. The improvements are required for orderly movement of traffic generated by planned developments. 4. The proposed streets are indicated on previously adopted Newport Center master plans. 5. Santa Barbara Drive is a dedicated right-of-way. 6. Proposed improvements will be designed and constructed in compliance with City of Newport Beach standard drawings and specifications, and upon completion will be turned over to the City for assumption of maintenance. Your consideration and concurrence with this request will be sincerely appreciated. Very truly yours, (9 Lawrence B. Moore General Planning Administrator LBM:rkg cc: J. Webb 9