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Home My WebLink About07-Public Works - - - CITY OF SAN BERNOlDINO - REQUEST JOR COUNCIL ACTION . Fl1e No. 1.375 Date: 12-20-88 R~t"'n _~'Pl~:Oi"option of Negative Declaration ~u . . t Finding of Consistency with F~~ DT 21 p., 2IB~erim policr Doc::ument --Installa- _JJ t. ~ tl~n of Trafflc Slgnal at the intersection of University Parkway and Northpark Boulevard ~ !Ooqm: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE '-' Dept: Public Works/Engineering Synopsis of Previous Council action: 12-08-86 -- Transfer of $5,000 from Account 772-301-24505 for preliminary engineering. 05-11-87 -- Transfer of $35,500 from Acount 772-301-24505 for Design and Construction. 10-19-87 -- Accepted $50,000 from California State University as its share of cost and placed in Acct. #772-362-57375. Transfer of $15,000 from Account No. 772-301-24505. 03-07-88 Approved resolution accepting $50,000 from California State University. 10-03-88 Finding of need for Health & Safety made. Recommended motion: 1. That the Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 88-27, installation of a traffic signal at the intersection .~ of Northpark Boulevard and University Parkway, be adopted. 2. That a finding be made that the installation of a signal at the intersection of Northpark Boulevard University Parkway is consistent with the Interim Document. traffic and Policy cc: Jim Robbins Jim Richardson y/~- Signature Supporting data attached: Roger G. Hardgrave Staff Report & Negative Declaration Phone: <;o~<; Contact person: Ward: <; FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: IAcct. No.! 242-362-57375 (Acct. DescriPtion) Signals - University Parkway and Northpark Boulevard Finance: --:ouncil Notes: Anl'nna Itl'm Nn 7 CITY OF SAN BERNODINO - REQUEST F~ COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT - The Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 88-27 was recommended for adoption by the Environmental Review Committee at its meeting of 9-29-88. A 14-day October 6, 1988 received. public review period to October 20, 1988. was No afforded comments from were We recommend that the Negative Declaration be adopted and a finding made that the project is consistent with the Interim Policy Document. ~- 12-20-88 - 75-0264 ,,,,,',,"," l I I i I I JSAN ~ .--. ,} ,.',' ~ . ".., . .. ... ~. (. . .~', . ':,=.;,: . ~;.',. .:. " .,~:~>: ': . .'. .'J' .', t:"/TJI - . / . '+0 . . " ,I~I ' I~Z , -- o - - - ,.--.. '-' , -..J /~ en ( OF SAN BERNARL...O PLANNING DEPARTMENT '-' INITIAL STUDY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT 88-27 To Install Traffic Signal Equipment and Handicap Ramps at the Intersection of University Parkway and Northpark Boulevard september 29, 1988 - prepared For: city of San Bernardino Public Works Department - Engineering 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, California 92418 (714)384-5125 Prepared By: Tricia D. Thrasher Planning Department 300 North "0" Street San Bernardino, California 92418 (714)384-5057 '- \,. ~ CIO OF SAN BERNAR~O PLANNING DEPARTMENT -- INITIAL STUDY Public Works No. 88-27 proposes to install traffic signal equipment, including signal poles, conduit, pull boxes, traffic controller and electric services; three handicap ramps on the northerly, easterly and southerly corners; a meandering concrete sidewalk between the southerly corner and an existing sidewalk approximately 140 feet southwest; and a right turn island at the westerly corner of the intersection of University parkway and Northpark Boulevard. ",..~ The project site is a developed intersection currently controlled by four-way stop signs. Both Northpark Boulevard and University Parkway have raised center dividers. Northpark Boulevard has three lanes each direction with a separate left-turn lane from westerly-bound Northpark Boulevard to University Parkway, and a separate right-turn lane to university parkway from easterly-bound Northpark Boulevard. University parkway has three lanes each direction southerly of the intersection. Northerly of the intersection, University Parkway becomes the state University entrance road. - There are no existing sidewalks immediately intersection. The intersection is bounded the California state university and the south adjacent to the on the north by by vacant land. The site is located in a high wind area and a fire hazard zone. - ... - crH OF SAN BERNAR 0 PLANNING DEPARTMENT '- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST .,;.;0-'...... """ BACKGR09~ Application Number: Public Works No. 88-27 Project Description:' To install traffic siqnal equipment. includinq poles. conduit. pull boxes. traffic controller. electrical service and handicap ramps. Location: The intersection of University Parkw~y ~nn Nnr~hp~r~ Boulevard Environmental Constraints Areas: lPD-Land Use ~~~~~ Designation: Junction of PF - Public Facilities. PFC - Public Flood Control and MU-IO - Mixed Use Zoning Designation: Junction of R-l: 0 and PRD 14u/a '- B. ~~VlEQNM~~TbL IMPACTS Explain answers, where appropriate, on a separate attached sheet. 1. EaJ~h ReBou~ Will the proposal result in: Yes No Maybe a. Earth filll . more? movement (cut and/or of 10.000 cubic yards or x b. Development and/or grading on a slope greater than 15\ natural grade? x c. Development Alquist-Priolo Zone? within the Special Studies x d. Modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? x '- Ilo.. ~ REVISED 12/87 PAGE 1 OF 8 r ,~~. ...... - - :"") e. Soil erosion on or off the project site? f. Modification of a channel, creek or river? g. Development subject mudslides, other similar within an area to landslides, liquefaction or hazards? h. Other? 2. bIR_RE~Q~RCES: Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial an effect quality? air upon emissions or ambient air b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Development within a high wind hazard area? 3. W~TEB__ EESOURCES: proposal result in: will the a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff due to impermeable surfaces? b. Changes in the course or flow of flood waters? c. Discharge into surface waters or any alteration of surface water quality? d. Change in the quantity or quality of ground waters? e. Exposure of people or property to flood hazards? f. Other? \. REVISED 12/87 '"'\ - Yes x No x x x - Maybe "" x . x x x x x x ~ PAGE 2 OF a "- .J REVISED 10/87 PAGE 3 OF 8 .... ,-- ~ ~ 7. MAN-MADE HP.~~Wp: project: Will the a. Use, store, transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials (including but not limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? b. Involve the release hazardous substances? of c. Expose people to the potential health/safety hazards? d. Other? B. HOUSING: will the proposal: a. existing housing or demand for additional "- Remove create a housing? b. Other? 9. TBNIQFQBTATIO~/C!B~Q~ATION: Could the proposal result in: a. An increase in traffic that is greater than the land use designated on the General Plan? b. Use of existing, new, park ing structures? or demand for facilitiesl c. Impact upon existing public transport~tion systems? d. Alteration of present patterns of circulation? - e. Impact to rail or air traffic? f. Increased safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? REVISED 10/87 Yes ,""'...... ~ No Maybe x x x x x x x x x x PAGE 4 OF 8 - ,......... '- -- g. of a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools (i.e. attendance, boundaries, overload, etc.)? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Medical aid? f. Solid waste? g. Other? 11. UT!LITIES: will the proposal: a. Impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of setvice or require the construction of new facilities? b. 1- Natural gas? 2. Electricity? 3. Water? 4. Sewer? 5. Other? Result in a pattern of extensions? disjointed utility '- Require the construction of new facilities? c. o Maybe Yes No x x x x x x X x x x x X x x REVISED 10/87 PAGE 5 OF 8 A disjointed pattern roadway improvements? h. Other? Temporary Increase X congestJ.on 10. p~~~ SERVICES Will the proposal impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service? 'W' - ~ r, ~ ,/ , Yes No Maybe " '- 12. AESTHETJ~~.: a. Could the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic view? x b. Will the visual impact of the project be detrimental to the surrounding. area? x c. Other? 13. ~p~ru~~_-Ft~QQRCES: proposal result in: Could the a. The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? x b. Adverse impacts historic object? physical or aesthetic to a prehistoric or site, structure or x c. Other? 14. Mandatory Findings of Significance (Section 15065) \.. The California Environmental Quality Act states that if any of the following can be answered yes or maybe, the project may have a significant effect on the environment and an Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared. 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 ..J - REVISED 10/87 PAGE 6 OF 8 - J".'", -..J '-' ~( Yes No Maybe "" 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.) x x '- c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively 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.) x d. Does the project have environmental ~ffects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES (Attach sheets as necessary.) - ~ IIio. REVISED 10/87 PAGE 7 OF 8 ......- -- ,. -" ,. ,- ENVIRONMENT AL EV ALUA TION AND MITIGATION MEASURES - 2.c. The proposed project is within a high wind hazard are.. This creat.s concerns about signal pol. stability and increased levels of dust during construction. The following mitigation measures shall apply: 1. Poles shall be installed to Cal Trans standards. 2. Sprinkling to control dust. 5.b. The proposed project may increase noise levels during the construction period, but the following mitigation measure will alleviate the impact: 1. construction work a.m. and 10:00 ordinance. shall p.m. only occur between 7:00 as provided by City 6.c. The proposed project is within "Greenbelt" Zone "c" and 6.d. the High Fire Hazard Zone, however, the nature of the project (Public Works) will not have an impact. "'- 9.h. The proposed project could increase traffic congestion during the period of construction. This impact will be minimized by closing only one lane of traffic at a time. overall, circulation will be improved upon project completion. :cms misc.pw8827is 9/20/88 I - "- ,-. '-' , '-.J' -- , '" - D. DETERMI~~nQ}l On the basis of this initial study, The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. o The proposed project could have a significant effect on the ~environment, although there will not be a significant effect in ~ this case because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. O The proposed project ~~Y have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA A-1/1 V\ I (} <1 '\11Y'\ , S-Ph/ ilY'1 4c:t.w. n J I '~l Name and Tit~~ i? !2~M' /~'fu~ Signature ""'.- Date: 9- 30 -jy - \.. ~ REVISED 12/87 PAGE 8 OF 8