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TO: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FROM: Public Works Department
SUBJECT: UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF STREET
LIGHTS ON WEST BAY AVENUE FROM 8TH STREET TO 15TH STREET
(SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS)
E.I.S. NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Attached for the Committee's review and comment are drafts
of the Notice of Determination, the E.I.S. Negative Declaration, and
Environmental Fact Sheet for the proposed project.
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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Director
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS
ON WEST BAY AVENUE FROM EIGHTH STREET TO FIFTEENTH STREET
(SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW - NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
A preliminary environmental review of the proposed project 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 on _
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.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS•
ON WEST BAY AVENUE FROM EIGHTH STREET TO FIFTEENTH STREET
(SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS)
I. LOCATION
The proposed project is located in the City of Newport Beach on the Balboa
Peninsula. It extends along the northerly side of West Bay Avenue, from Eighth.
Street to Fifteenth Street, in the City street right-of-way (see attached
exhibit).
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project, comprising approximately 3,500 linear feet, proposes:
A. The construction of an underground electrical distribution and communi-
cations system, and the removal of the existing overhead network,
including wood poles, lines, guy wires, anchors,.and other above -ground
appurtenances.
B. The installation of 19 street lights (3 lights per block proposed).
This project was initiated by petitions from property owners on West Bay Avenue
to form special assessment districts to construct and finance the improvements.
III. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The purposes of the project are to:
A. Enhance the natural scenic values of the area by eliminating the overhead
utility lines, and minimize obstructions to vehicular and pedestrian traffic
by removing the existing wood poles adjacent to the curb.
B. Provide a minimum level of street illumination to improve safety, security,
and visibility at night.
IV. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan Policies, re.;
quires no additional right-of-way, and will not cause the relocation of any
people. Drainage patterns will not be altered, so there will be no change in
water quality. There will be no additional noise or pollution as a result of
this project.
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There will be no long-term, irreversible or irretrievable effects on the environ-
ment, and no significant short-term effects.
V. BASIS FOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The proposed project has been reviewed in
15082 of Article 7, Chapter 3 (Guidelines
Environmental Quality Act of 1970), Title
Administrative Code.
Comparison with the criteria set forth in the above sections indicates that
the proposed project will not have a significant environmental impact.
Prepared by, and copies obtainable from:
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IF PROJECT HAS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFE►1\4 \ oovogw. .
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES AND INSTALLATION OF STREET L GF1TS
ON WEST BAY AVENUE FROM EIGHTH STREET TO FIFTEENTH STRE
(SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS)
A. Conformance with City Goals
This project conforms to the City's objectives "to upgrade those existing
features throughout the City which may detract from the visual character or
quality of Newport Beach," more specifically developing "undergrounding of
utilities"; and "to actively promote the upgrading and improvement of older
'.... areas so as to ensure adequate levels of health and safety."
B. Land Use
Existing land use adjacent to the proposed project is primarily residential,
with a short section of public beach at loth Street. Construction of the
distribution lines and street lighting will be done within existing street
right-of-way, and individual property service connections to the underground
system will be the responsibility of each property owner. No additional
right-of-way will be required for this project.
C. Human Resources
The project does not require the relocation of any people, and will affect
existing buildings only in the reconnection of electrical and communications
service by the owners.
D. Air Resources
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This project will not increase or decrease the total volume of vehicle
emnissions in this air quality region.
E. Geologic Hazards
Liquefaction is a potential hazard in the project area. However, construction
of the improvements will not affect the damage potential of this hazard, nor
will liquefaction affect the design or construction of the project.
F. Flooding, Erosion, and Siltation
There will be no change in the existing runoff patterns in the project area.
All construction will be required to be performed in such a manner that erosion
and siltation, or any other discharges into Newport Bay, will be prevented.
G. Groundwater
There are no known aquifers in the area of the project. The nature of the
construction is such that contamination or blockage of aquifers will not occur.
Fact Sheet cont'd
H. Noise Level
Construction of the project should not substantially alter the ambient noise
levels for the surrounding area, since no new travel lanes will be added to
the roadway.
During construction, noise levels may rise due to operations which are neces-
sary to construct the project; however, these operations will be limited as to
working hours to create the minimum of disturbance to neighboring residents,
and the operations will cease upon completion of the project.
I. Vegetation and Animal Life
There are no known rare or endangered species or habitats of such species of
animal or plant life within or adjacent to the project area.
J. Natural and Energy Resources
The proposed 19 street lights (none at the public beach) will require some
energy consumption; however, the 100-watt lights are less intense than average
lighting systems in newer developments. In addition, public safety and security
will be enhanced by the addition of some street lights.
K. Long -Term Impacts
This project will have no long-term irreversible or irretrievable effects on the
commitments of resources in the City. The proposed project will enhance the
scenic values of the area.
L. Short -Term Impacts
The only short term impacts anticipated are those associated with any similar
utility construction. They are such items as noise and pedestrian and motor-
ist inconvenience during construction. These impacts are not considered to
have a significant effect on the environment.
M. Summary
The project does not appear to have a significant effect on the environment.
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March 26, 1976
Clark of the Board of Supervisors,`
P. 0.Box 687
Santa Ana, CA 42702 .
Subject: Notice of Determination--Undergrounding',of Utilities
and Installation of Street Lights on West flay Avenue
from Eighth Street to Fifteenth Street
To whom it may concern:
Enclosed is a Notice of Determination for the subject project,
A Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file In our
Community Development Department.
If you have any guestions,.please call me at (714) 6404128.
Very truly yours, - -
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Irwin Miller
Administrative Assistant'
Public Works.Department
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cc: Community Development Department, Bill Foley