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Home My WebLink About04- Community Development Commission DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO REQUEST FOR COMMISSION/COUNCIL ACTION From: Roger G. Hardgrave, Dir. Subject: Adoption of Negative of Public Works/City Engr. Declaration & Finding of Consistency with Circulation Element Date: 9-28-93 of General Plan - Construction of Land- scape Medians, Traffic Diverters --- Newcomb St. ,McKinley, & Dumbarton Avenues, between 20th Street & Highland Avenue -- PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT No. 93-04 ---------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action: Refer to attached sheet. ----------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Motion: 1. That the Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 93-04 , construction of landscape medians, 901 parking, and traffic diverters in Newcomb Street, McKinley Avenue and Dumbarton Avenue, between 20th Street and Highland Avenue, be adopted. 2. That a finding be made that Public Works Project No. 93-04 is consistent with the circulation element General Plan. Roge G. a gra e, r. of cc: K. Henderson Timothy Stein aus, Agency Administrator ----------------------------------------------------- Contact Person: Roger Hardgrave Phone: 5025 Project Area: None Ward(s) : 7 Staff Report, Notice of Preparation, Supporting Data Attached: Initial Study, Neg. Declaration, Map FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $ N/A Source: N/A Budget Authority: N/A ------------------------------------ Commission/Council Notes: Agenda Item No. : File No. 6 .21-29 PW Project No. 93-04 Synopsis of Previous Commission/Council/Committee Action: June, 1993 - Allocation of $2 , 000, 000 in Low Mod funds approved in EDA' s 93/94 Budget. 08-10-93 - Council Housing Committee reviewed detailed budget for $2, 000, 000 appropriation. 08-16-93 - Adopted Resolution No. 5378 authorizing execution of professional design agreement with Willdan Associates. 9-28-93 V DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS STAFF REPORT Adoption of Negative Declaration and Finding of Consistency for Public Works Project No. 93-04 The Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 93-04 was recommended for adoption by the Environmental Review Committee at its meeting of August 26, 1993. A 21-day public review period was afforded from 9-2-93 to 9-22- 93. No comments were received. We recommend that the Negative Declaration be adopted and a finding made that the project is consistent with the circulation element of the General Plan. iL 9-28-93 ' (3peoe bMwr ta►�statn� Proof of Publication Q rZ St p p 7f' u r r,qr CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DEPaRrntEWo +•.,Y-,hto r PLANNING DIVISION SEq,VjIV ti TiCE of !REPARATION OR NEGATIVE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, }s• 9PECLAR11INNIRONAAENNT&I County of San Bernardino, T►E CITY OF�SAN BER- NARDINO proposes to adopt a Negative Declara- The undersigned hereby certifies as follows: Won for Hie following pro- iecls- The Environmental Review I am a citizen of the United States, over the age of twenty-one years, and not a that the wrotecr`t will . ._Aare a sanificant effect on party to nor interested in the above-entitled matter; I am the principal clerk of the floe environment on the printer of a newspaper,to wit, The Sur.;the same was at all times herein mentioned a arid rniirigfation Initial newspaper of general circulation printed and published daily,including Sunday,in the ®bleN'- T PERMIT City of San Bernardino, in the County of San Bernardino, State of California;said (TYPE an existing hurch newspaper is so published everyday of the year as and under the name of The Sun,said and upgrade an e"'sr'"° P tY Y Y OtwtrrKrc aI Off7tt�ane newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior :2 Rlsiaiai Suburban Court of the State of California,in and for the County of San Bernardino,by a judg am st„ar�°" st ment of said Superior Court duly ade, filed and entered on June 20, 1952, in the carrier of Medical Center Per Y J �.-ortm and 171h streel. records and files of said Superior Court in that certain proceeding entitled In the Mat- ENNC��Tn o ter of the Ascertainment and Establishment of The Sun as a Newspaper of General Cir- re amend Development f, Section 19.72.030 culation, numbered 73084 in the records of civil proceedings in said Superior Court Requiations '"� to oorrtain provi- and by judgment modifying the same,also made,filed and entered in said proceeding; afneerx�ati the the notice or other process or document hereinafter mentioned was set, printed and a s standard published in type not smaller than nonpareil and was preceded with words printed In wOions. black face type not smaller than nonpareil describing and expressing in general terms ta.as- To.PROJECr the purport or character of the notice intended to be given; and the lode pa kingat; sable taaowing locations-to NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION �mbough tr floe 93-10. 93-05. 93-04 �A M `AZT; ..... . . ..... .... . . . . ........ ......... . . .. ..... ............ .. ... . .... . .... mn, and Dumbarton!! Sleet between 20th street I anu figFNand Avenue. of which the annexed is a true printed co p t>�es of the Initial Study p py,was published in each edition and issue of amavaireore colic d, said newspaper of general circulation,and not in any supplement thereof,on each of 811adlta Services Depart-. the following dates, to wit: menttf D sneer, San California tt�fla, and the Feldheym Library 555 West 6th. Sweet, Sian Bernardino„ dalomia, Any emriron- mantal comments you SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 �laiaeuno�Hmn Abp fun,,September 22, 1993-' M you do not respond in wMfta, we will assume that YOU have no opinions e Wor recommendations an the above protects.The I committee will review comments received and I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. wens its final recommen- . d"on at the Environrnen- \r tIal Review Committee ans mp of September 23, 2 SEPTEMBER 93 W2 i87 676 Executed on the . . . . . . . . .. day of ..... . . . . ... . . . . ... . . . .. 19 _. . . . . . .-, at San Bernardino, in said Countv and State. HIM a 0604/4/81 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT INITIAL STUDY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO . 93-04 Project Description : Construct landscape medians and insta par k i n g at the following locations to divert through traffic . Project Location : Newcomb Street between 20th Street and Highland venue ; McKinley Avenue between 20th Street and Highland Avenue ; and Dumbarton Street between 20th Street and Highland Avenue . Date : August 25 , 1993 Applicant : Department of Public Works/City Engineer 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino , CA 92418 Initial Study Prepared By : Michael W . Grubbs , Senior Civil Engineer City of San Bernardino Department of Public Works/City Engineering 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino , CA 92418 OTV OF SAN RNAiDIO CENTRAL P1armNG SEANCES PLAN-8.07 PAGE 1 OF 1 (4-90) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST a 1 A. BACKGROUND Application Number: PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 93-04 Project Description: CONSTRUCT LANDSCAPE MEDIANS AND INSTALL 90° PARKING AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS TO DIVERT THROUGH TRAFFIC: Location: NEWCOMB AVE BETWEEN 20TH ST AND HIGHLAND AVE, MCKINLEY AVE BETWEEN 20TH ST AND HIGHLAND AVE, AND DUMBARTON ST BETWEEN 20TH STREET AN"W AY 44nts Areas: NONE General Plan Designation: RMH Zoning Designation: SAME B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Explain answers,where appropriate,on a separate attached sheet. 1. Earth Resources Will the proposal result in: Yes No Maybe a. Earth movement(cut and/or fill)of 10,000 cubic yards or more? b. Development and/or grading on a slope greater X than 15%natural grade? c. Development within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone as defined in Section 12.0-Geologic & Seismic, Figure 47,of the City's General Plan? X d. Modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? X e. Development within areas defined for high potential for water or wind erosion as identified in Section 12.0- Geologic& Seismic, Figure 53,of the City's General Plan? X f. Modification of a channel,creek or river? X UMM LFf wo°E7�c S PLAN-9,W PAGE 10E—L— of-90) g. Development within an area subject to landslides, Yes No Maybe mudslides, liquefaction or other similar hazards as identified in Section 12.0-Geologic&Seismic, X Figures 48, 52 and 53 of the City's General Plan? h. Other? 2. Air Resources: Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or an effect upon ambient air quality as defined by AOMD? X b. The creation of objectionable odors? X c. Development within a high wind hazard area as identified in Section 15.0-Wind&Fire, Figure 59,of the City's X General Plan? 3. Water Resources: Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in absorption rates,drainage patterns,or the rate and amount of surface runoff due to X impermeable surfaces? b. Changes in the course or flow of flood waters? X C. Discharge into surface waters or any alteration of surface water quality? X d. Change in the quantity of quality of ground water? X e. Exposure of people or property to flood hazards as identified in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map,Community Panel Number 060281 -_ and Section 16.0- X _ Flooding, Figure 62, of the City's General Plan? f. Other'? 4. Biological Resources: Could the proposal result in: a. Development within the Biological Resources Management Overlay,as identified in Section 10.0 - Natural Resources, Figure 41,of the City's General Plan? X b. Change in the number of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants or their habitat including stands of trees? X c. Change in the number of any unique,rare or endangered species of animals or their habitat? X d. Removal of viable, mature trees?(6'or greater) X e. Other? S. Noise: Could the proposal result in: a. Development of housing, health care facilities,schools, libraries, religious facilities or other`noise'sensitive uses in areas where existing or future noise levels exceed an_ Ldn of 65 dB(A)exterior and an Ldn of 45 dB(A) interior as identified in Section 14.0-Noise, Figures 557 and X 58 of the City's General Plan? an as w �+wwio.o PLA".06 PAGE 2 of 7 (11•YO) �twrwrrn a[�s b. Development of new or expansion of existing industrial, Yes No Maybe ., commercial or other uses which generate noise levels on areas containing housing,schools, health care facilities or other sensitive uses above an Ldn of 65 dB(A)exterior or an Ldn of 45 dB(A) interior? X c. Other? 6. Land Use: Will the proposal result in: a. A change in the land use as designated on the X General Plan? b. Development within an Airport District as identified in the Air Installation Compatible Use Zone(AICUZ) Report and X the Land Use Zoning District Map? c. Development within Foothill Fire Zones A 8 B,or C as X identified on the Land Use Zoning District Map? d. Other? 7. Man-Made Hazards: Will the project: a.- Use, store,transport or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials(including but not limited to oil, pesticides,chemicals or radiation)? X b. Involve the release of hazardous substances? y _ c. Expose people to the potential health/safety hazards? X d. Other? 8. Housing: Will the proposal: a. Remove existing housing or create a demand X for additional housing? b. Other? 9. Transportation/Circulation: Could the proposal, in comparison with the Circulation Plan as identified in Section 6.0-Circulation of the City's General Plan, result in: a. An increase in traffic that is greater than the land X use designated on the General Plan? b. Use of existing,or demand for new, parking X facilities/structures? C. Impact upon existing public transportation systems? X d. Alteration of present patterns of circulation? X e. Impact to rail or air traffic? X f. Increased safety hazards to vehicles,bicyclists or X pedestrians? g. A disjointed pattern of roadway improvements? X h. Significant increase in traffic volumes on the roadways or intersections? X i. Other? CM OF PLAWOM PAGE 3OF-7- (11.90) 10. Public Services: Will the proposal impact the following Yes No Maybe beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service? a. Fire protection? X ""' '♦ X b. Police protection? X c. Schools(i.e., attendance, boundaries,overload, etc.)? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? X o. Medical aid? X f. Solid Waste? y g. Other? 11. Utllltles: Will the proposal: a. Impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service or require the construction of new facilities? 1. Natural gas? X 2. Electricity? X 3. Water? X 4. Sewer? X S. Other? X ° b. Result in a disjointed pattern of utility extensions? X = c. Require the construction of new facilities? 12. Aesthetics: 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. Cultural Resources: Could the proposal result in: a. The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site by development within an archaeological sensitive area as identified in Section 3.0-Historical,Figure 8,of the City's General Plan? X b. Alteration or destruction of a historical site, structure or object as listed in the City's Historic Resources Reconnaissance Survey? _)( c. Other? GDOPAL Puw-9.0e PAGE 4 of_ -ao► 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. Yes No Maybe 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 X 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 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 X environment is signifcant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MMMTMMEASURES (Attach sheets as necessary.) ITEM B-9d: CLOSURE OF THESE THREE STREETS WILL REQUIRE DIVERSION OF TRAFFIC TO ADJACENT STREETS. THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER HAS REVIEWED THE PROJECT AND DETERMINED THAT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY EXISTS IN THE ADJACENT STREETS TO EASILY ACCOMMODATE THE DIVERTED TRAFFIC. LOCAL ACCESS WILL BE MAINTAINED. _ITEM 10a: FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE STREETS WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE BY 1HE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHEN THE STREETS ARE CLOSED. MITIGATION MEASURE FIRE HYDRANTS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE ALLEYS IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. CE FALAwnwos °De�wm PLA?4.9. E PAGEsoF 7 (tt•9� r i ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES DISCUSSION-CONTINUED CMY'i Of �aEptqMM cermwPOWMNOSEWA S PLA".06 PAGE OF t D. DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial study, EJ The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARA- TION will be prepared. (Q( The proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,although there will not be a significant ll//VV effect in this case because the mitigation measures described above have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 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