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HomeMy WebLinkAbout32-Public Works 'CITY OF SAN BERN"RDINO/tREQU~~;' 1;();2~OUNCIL ACTION c Dept: Public Works/EnginearlN.~il iL, ., j .. ..,;.,.; Adoption of Negative Declaration & Consistency with the Circula- tion Element of the General Plan --Vacation of the Northern Section of Caroline Street bet. Club Way and Sunset Drive -- .Qm: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE (,.:CJ, - ~>~::~. ~; i Subject: Date: 1-23-90 Public Works Project No.89-46 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 11-06-89 -- Authorization to proceed and plan approval. Recommended motion: 1. That the Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 89-46, vacation of the northern section of Caroline Street, between Club Way and Sunset Drive, be adopted. 2. That a finding be made that the vacation of the northern section of Caroline Street, between Club Way and Sunset Drive, is con- sistent with the circulation element of the General Plan. cc: Marshall Julian ~im Richardson {JA ~~ Contact person: Roger G. Hardqrave Staff Report, Notice Supporting data attached: Prepara tion; Initial Neg. Dec., Hap FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Phone: 5025 of Study, Ward: 3 Source: (Acct. No.) N / A (Acct. Description) N / A Finance: ouncil Notes: Agenda I tem No. - ~ ~ CITY OF SAN BERNJmDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT The Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 89-46 was recommended for adoption by the Environmental Review Committee at its meeting of 12-14-89. A 14-day public review period was afforded from 12-21-89 through 1-3-90. 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. 1-24-90 75,0264 NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION, OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO proposes to adopt a Negative Declaration for the following projects. The Environmental Review Committee found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment on the basis of the Initial Study and mitigation measures (If applicable). 1. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 89-46 - To vacate the northern section of Caroline Street between Club Way and Sunset Drive. 2. PARCEL MAP NO. 13012 - To subdivide one 19,154 square foot par- cel into two lots, each encompassing approximately 9,500 square feet located on the south side of Etiwanda, approximately 251 feet west of Macy Street. 3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-47 - To expand an existing veteri- nary hospital including renovation and expansion of the parking lot located at 939 West 40th Street. Copies of the Initial Study are available for public review at the Planning Department, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, CA 92418, and the Feldheym Library, 555 West 6th Street, San Bernar- dino, CA. Any environmental comments you have should be received in this office no later than 4:00 p.m., January 3, 1990. If you do not respond in writing, we will assume that you have no opinions and/or recommendations on the above projects. SUBMITTED: December 19, 1989 PUBLISH: December 21, 1989 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 384-5057 CP ;-;--: ,':,",":' c:;.. ua 111 -:. <.0 C7 NOPND1214 :::::-~, ["""' :::.I:;::; Q o (0 city OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEP AATMENT INITIAL STUDY Initial study for Environmental Impacts For PU2>u,- ,^,b~b ~ No. B9-~lD Project Number proj ect description/Location "\0 v.ACATe. .,...... NClt.~~ o2o,"-no~ o~ CAR.,o(.L~E 5T"l1.&<. CtrIAJE:'" C...l.\il WIlo'4 *~O 5....~r..,.. tlA.\\IE. Date ~c.~iliR- &4, 1959 Applicant(s) Prepared for: c..'N or: Slrl<l c.e(bJAQ.i)II<lO De.f'AQ.,.t..l~\ OF R\.fln..\,- vJO(l.\{f, ~o N.oQ.~ "0 II c:.1'R.f.e:r 5 A-N ~AA.O,..Jo , c A q '2.~ I ~ Address City, state Zip Prepared by: M Ie. ...,.!<.l.. R.. ~IN~ Name AeE.l~rAN'f "PLANN~ Title City of San Bernardino Planning Department 300 N. "0" street San Bernardino, CA 92418 MISC: ISPREPARATION ke/9-1-89 r CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT "" ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST ~ "'" BACK GRO!J ND Application Number: ~~\.\C w~ ?1lJ)-nG.'t' "0. ~9-111.. Project Description: 10 "A:CJrTt. A 'i'oR.~,~ ~ ~e. {;,"tQ..~e,:r at:.'tW6d\1 c.L."'-e:. \AI ~ MJ'D "IAN se.T "'tlCU.ve,. Loc at ion: "i"'f. ~~ 6~o~ o~ ~L.\N ~ s-rQ.UT af"N~.c.tJ C.L.~lb .AI "'-I ""''0 ~sc..-r t>Cb.Ilt.. Environmental Constraints Areas: sao "E~~ Fl..OOD AREA General Plan Designation: c.~-"!o, c.o.""\~c.\A.L- ~\I')NAo~ Zoning Designation: CA.-~. c.oM.M.~lA-1- R~\OI\l1rt.. B. ~FVIBONM~NTAL IMPACTS Explain answers, where appropriate, on a separate attached sheet. 1. EaI~h 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 than 15% natural grade? ~ c. Development within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone? "I... d. Modification of any unique geologic or physical feature? y.. \.... ~ REVISED 12/87 PAGE 1 OF 8 , Maybe '" 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 RESOURCES: Will the proposal result in: a. air upon emissions or ambient air Substantial an effect quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Development within a high wind hazard area? 3. WATER RESOURCES: 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 No )(. x )( )<.. ~ x. )C-. x x x x x )(. ~ PAGE 2 OF 8 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: proposal result in:- Could the a. Change unique, species habitat trees? b. Change unique, species habitat? c. Other? in the number of any rare or endangered of plants or their including stands o,f in the number of any rare or endangered of animals or their 5. NOISE: Could the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to exterior noise levels over 65 dB or interior noise levels over 45 dB? c. Other? 6. LAND_ USE: result in: Will the proposal a. A change in the land use as designated on the General Plan? b. Development within an Airport District? c. Development within "Greenbelt" Zone A,B, or C? d. Development within a high fire hazard zone? e. Other? Yes No ')(" '/... ~ y.... x ')(... ;<. )( )( )(... }( Maybe REVISED 10/87 PAGE 3 OF 8 Yes No Maybe 7. MAN-MADE HAEbN>'s: 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 x c. Expose people to the potential health/safety hazards? d. Other? x X 8. HOUSING: Will the proposal: a. Remove create a housing? existing housing or demand for additional x y.... b. Other? 9. 1RANS~ORTATION/CIRCULATION: 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, or demand for new, parking facilities/ structures? x c. Impact upon existing public transportation systems? d. Alteration of present patterns of circulation? '/.... )( e. Impact to rail or air traffic? f. Increased safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? ~ x REVISED 10/87 PAGE 4 OF 8 g. h. Yes No Maybe A disjointed pattern roadway improvements? of x X Other? 10. fUBLI~ SERVICES Will the proposal impact the following beyond the capability to provide adequate levels of service? a. b. c. d. e. Fire protection? ')( Y... police protection? Schools (i.e. attendance, boundaries, overload, etc.)? K Parks or other recreational facilities? )( )( X X Medical aid? f. Solid waste? g. Other? 11. UTILITIES: 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? 'i. X- X' )( x: 2. Electricity? 3. Water? 4. Sewer? 5. Other? b. Result in a pattern of extensions? disjointed utility x c. Require the construction of new facilities? )( REVISED 10/87 PAGE 5 OF 8 r Yes No Maybe ~ 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? c. Other? x ><.. 13. ~p~~URA~--FESQURCES: proposal result in: a. The alteration or destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? Could the x b. Adverse impacts historic object? physical or aesthetic to a prehistoric or site, structure or X '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 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.) )( 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 effects 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.) 3.'0. T~ 1'Rb\=>os.&.b 'PlU::aEL.'T ~\e.<. ,,\hT"l..,) ~ 500 "EAR. s::'\,.l)OI:) ?;.()t{€. rtOW~\I~1 T~€.. ~i>C!04L.. Wl\.L. 1'100"( A...~ 02. C~~ \~e ~cu.~ ~ Fu.w of- AHi t"...ool:> IIJ~. 9. a. T~ e>lI~TI~& ~~~....er-n.s. 5""'u.. ~E Q.~i.Utb '8>12.. V.T\L.l'T-{ I cME.R.C:.Et'lC'I. A7-Jj) DT\\-U ,,~~\C.u.\..A1t A-Ue.."~, REVISED 10/87 PAGE 7 OF 8 r CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING DEPARTMENT "" ~ AGENDA "" ITEM # LOCATION CASE ~vJ 89 - L\(g HEARING DATE ~ Ii... ~ \.. T ~ .....- ~ "..,,~ J 11- N ~ DETERMINA1']:ON On the basis of this initial study, o The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. 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. The proposed project ~~y have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 1KJ o ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA ~^"\ L1 A'?O'fI ,~b X' ) SQA^~ M PlQi/lVLJ.{ Name and Title L-/ ~~ - PX/}j>>-\~ Signature Date: J ,- ,J ~ -Cf 0 ~ .) REVISED 12/87 PAGE 8 OF 8