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HomeMy WebLinkAbout44-Planning CITY lF SAN BERNARDIN" - RE. ~UEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Larrv E. Reed Subject: Orange Show Road Extension and Central Avenue Extension Studies Dept: Director of Plannincr & BuildinG Services Date: M3.yor and O:mron Council meeting of August 20, 1990 Synopsis of Previous Council action: At their meeting of August 6, 1990, the !'layor and Corrrron Council directed the Director of Planning and Building Services to coordinate with the Director of Public vlJrks and prepare a report discussing the preparation of a study that addresses the need for Orange Show Road and its easterly extension. (,':.j , . (n ~ ..j Recommended motion: t'::';', That the Director of Public Works/City Engineer be directed to repor~ back at the second Council meeting in January, 1991 relat~~e to th~ status of the Orange Show Road and Central Avenue extens~on stud~es. .;.-'''' ~ - r:"', " , '''1 Contact person: Larry E. Reed Phone: 384-5357 Supporting data attached: Staff RepOrt Ward: 3 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/I\ Source: (Acct, No.) (Acct. DescriPtion) Finance: Council Notes: 75-0262 Aaenda Itpm Nn I/J./ C ";Y OF SAN BERN. .RDIf .) - MEMORANLJM To Mavor and Camon Council From Larry E. Reed. Director Plannino and Buildino Aucmst 9. 1990 Subject Date Approved Date Orange Show Road and its easterly extension was designated as a major arterial on the circulation Plan adopted as part of the General Plan on June 2, 1989, to provide east-west access in the southern part of the City. Orange Show Road is proposed to extend east from its present location between "E" Street and Arrowhead Avenue to link with Pioneer Avenue over to Tippecanoe Avenue. At Tippecanoe Avenue it drops to the south and continues as San Bernardino Avenue over to Mountain View Avenue. The easterly extension of Orange Show Road to Tippecanoe Avenue would require construction of bridges at East Twin Creek and the Santa Ana River. While the need for an east-west arterial in the southern part of the City is not really an issue, its specific location is. It has been suggested that an extension of Central Avenue westerly through the Orange Show Grounds instead of Orange Show Road would better serve this purpose. It may be necessary to have two east-west arterials to maintain an acceptable level of service. DMJM is evaluating the Norton A.F.B. transportation needs as part of the reuse study and Parsons Brinkerhoff is studying the I-215 widening alternatives, both through SANBAG. DMJM will evaluate the easterly extension of Orange Show Road from the standpoint of an east-west link. Parson Brinkerhoff will evaluate the possible westerly extension of Central Avenue through the Orange Show grounds and a link with I-215. This study would address a new on/off ramp at I-215 and the possible removal/relocation of the Orange Show Road off ramp. Both of these studies are in the preliminary discussion stages and the scope of work has not yet been defined nor have formal proposals been made. There is also discussion of studying the possibility of Inland Center Drive being rerouted to link with "E" Street somewhere south of Mill Street, thus eliminating the 5-way intersection at "E" and Mill Streets. p>~c)= ~ 'f~--' t', ;::-;:J:::';~:;::3S: .'.' -':;'< ~ _/',' ~;\;;:~7:~ j 7"*:;#7i' Orange Show and Extensions August 9, 1990 Page 2 While each study would tell us the need for each arterial and its ultimate size, there are other factors that would need to be addressed. The Orange Show Road extension crosses East Twin Creek and the Santa Ana River, both of which are blue line streams on the U.S.G.S. maps. This means that permits would be required from the State and Federal Departments of Fish and Wildlife if the construction of the road and bridges could impact either watercourse as far as endangered plant or animal species. The potential is there, even though a bridge over either Twin Creek or the Santa Ana River should "clear" potential habitats. Liquefaction potential is present for both projects, but it is an issue that is addressed when engineering plans are prepared. The easterly extension of Orange Show Road linking with Pioneer Avenue goes through areas essentially undeveloped, and, therefore of a lesser concern with construction issues. The westerly extension of Central Avenue through the Orange Show grounds would require Warm Creek to be channelized since the road would be at grade following that alignment. Permits would also be required from the State and Federal Departments of Fish and Wildlife because of Warm Creek's blue line stream status. The possibility of a new freeway on/off ramp would impact the freeway and "E" Street. A new off ramp at the extension of Central Avenue would be closer to the Inland Center Drive off ramp than Caltrans generally permits because of safety factors. That issue would require thorough review by Caltrans. Central Avenue is designated as a secondary arterial between Arrowhead Avenue and Tippecanoe Avenue. There is a bridge at East Twin Creek that would have to be widened or removed and rebuilt to meet major arterial standards. Development exists along both sides of Central Avenue and widening of the existing street may be difficult. Central Avenue essentially stops at Tippecanoe Avenue and an easterly extension to Mountain View Avenue would cross the river at its widest spot due to the street alignment and the river layout. Another consideration is that the City has ranked street improvements in its Capital Improvement Program. The first priority is the completion of a north-south arterial from Tri City to an extension of Lena Avenue. This is necessary because north-south access through the City is limited Orange Show and Extensions August 9, 1990 Page 3 because of Norton A.F.B. The second priority is the easterly extension of Orange Show Road from Arrowhead Avenue linking to San Bernardino Avenue and extending to Alabama Street in Redlands. The third priority is Central Avenue between the new north-south arterial and Tippecanoe Avenue. Improvements to Central Avenue between Arrowhead Avenue and the new north- south arterial are ranked No. 16. A further westerly extension of Central Avenue west of Arrowhead Avenue is not ranked. The City's first and second priorities are also ranked in the top ten by SANBAG. Replacement of the Orange Show Road on/off ramp with new ones at the easterly extension of Central Avenue would have impacts on the west side of the freeway. The Orange Show Road on/off ramp provides primary access to the City's Auto Plaza, potential new development on the unused flood control property and an adjacent redevelopment project in Colton. Removal of the on/off ramp could severely impact the viability of these areas. Based on the issues identified, it is almost assured that an EIR would be required for the upgrading of Central Avenue to a major arterial, its extension through the Orange Show grounds and new on/off ramps. These issues are fairly major and were not addressed in the EIR prepared for the General Plan. The cost of preparation of an EIR can easily exceed $100,000. A consultant would be recommended due to existing time constraints on various City staff and the types of expertise needed. An EIR of this magnitude would probably take close to a year to prepare from the start of the project to the public hearing stage. Although not an ErR consideration, a funding source study should be prepared if this option is considered. The easterly extension of separate ErR because it General Plan. The specific street improvements would they occur. Orange Show Road may not require a was addressed in the ErR for the components such as the bridges and require environmental review as A general plan amendment would be Orange Show Road extension from the Plan or to upgrade Central Avenue to easterly extension to the freeway. required to delete the General Plan Circulation a major arterial with an Orange Show and Extensions August 9, 1990 Page 4 An amendment for the Orange Show Road could be processed as required as no pending projects are contingent upon its deletion or redesignation. An amendment for Central Avenue could be processed concurrently with the EIR. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that no action be taken until such time as the circulation studies have been completed. At that time, the City can evaluate best which course of action to take. Staff also recommends that Public Works take the lead on this since it specifically deals with circulation patterns. If it is later determined that a general plan amendment is required, Public Works can cooordinate with Planning and Building Services at that time. /ke:8/9/90 M&CCAGENDA: ORANGESHOWEXT.