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CITY OF SAN BERN~INO - REQUEST F. COUNCIL ACTION
From: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE
Subject:
Adoption of Negative Declaration
and Finding of Consistency with
the Circulation Element of the
General Plan .. Install new Trees,
Automatic Irrigation Systems, Or-
namental Street Lighting & Gra
Cobblestone Pavers w~th~n the
Main Street Project Area, bet.
2nd St. & 6th; & "E" St. to
Arrowhead Avenue --
Public Works project No. 90-28
Dept: Public Works/Engineering
Date: 12-07-90
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
10-15-90 "-Approval of Design Cnncept for installation of Streetscape
Improvements in l'~ain S-':rp.ot P::'0j ~ct area.
Recommended motion:
1.
That the Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 90-28,
Installation of new trees, automatic irrigation systems, ornamental
street lighting and gray cobblestone pavers wi thin the Main Street
Project Area, be adopted.
2.
That a finding be made that the installation of new trees, automatic
irrigation systems, ornamental street lighting and gray cobblestone
pavers within the Main Street Project Area, is consistent with the
circulation element of the General P.'~ ' a ~
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Supporting data attached:
Roqer G. Hardqrave
Staff Report, Notice
Init. Study,Neq.Dec.
Phone:
of Preparation,
& Map Ward:
5025
Contact person:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: N / A
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. DescriPtion)
Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No
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75-0262
CITY OF SAN BERNADINO - REQUEST ~. COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
The Negative Declaration for Public Works Project No. 90-
28 was recommended for adoption by the Environmental Review
Committee at its meeting of 11-1-90.
A 2l-day public review period was afforded from 11-8-90
through 11-28-90. No comments were received.
We recommend that the Negative Declaration be adopted and
a finding made that the project is consistent with the Circula.-
tion element of the General Plan.
12-07-90
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NM':rt!l: OP PREPARATION OP NEGAT:IVE DECIARATION
OF 1P.NVl:RONM1nM'AL rMPACT
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
Initi~ study and mitigation measures (if applicable).
v'PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 90-28 - To remove several
existing trees, install new trees and automatic irri-
gation systems, new ornamental street lighting, and new
gray cobblestone pavers along the streets located in the
Main Street Project Area. The Project Area being
between 2nd and 6th streets and between "E" Street and
Arrowhead Avenue is in the CR-2, commercial Regional
land use district.
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 89-39
"E" Street bridge, along the
traffic signal at Fairway Drive
- TO widen the existing
west side and install a
and "E" Street.
PARCEL MAP NO. 13320 - To subdivide one .35 acre parcel
into two lots both consisting of 7,672 square feet
located on the west side of Sepulveda Avenue at 51st
street in the RS, Residential Suburban, General Plan
land use designation.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-56 - To install a cellu-
lar antenna atop a 60 foot monopole and to place related
equipment in one storage unit at an existing mini-
storage facility located on the northwest corner of
Cajon Blvd. and Highland Avenue, further identified as
1450 west 23rd Street in the IL, Industrial Light,
General Plan land use designation.
Copies of the Initial Study are available for public review
at the Planning Department, 300 north "0" street, San
Bernardino, CA 92418, and the Fe1dheym Library, 555 west 6th
street, San Bernardino, CA. Any environmental comments you
should have should be received in this office no later than
4:00 p.m., November 28, 1990. If you do not respond in
writing, we will assume that you have no opinions and/or
recommendations on the above projects.
SUBMITTED:
November 6, 1990
PUBLISH:
November 8, 1990
city of San Bernardino Planning Department
(714) 384-5057
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
INITIAL STUDY
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San Bernardino, CA 92418
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
Application Number: p,",B\..\c. VJoQ.\<.S t'Q03Ect" No. 'lo-z.e
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Explain answers, where appropriate. on a separate attached sheet.
1. Earth ReBOurceB Will the proposal resuk in: VBS No Maybe
a. Earth movement (cut and/or fill) of 10,000 cubic
yards or more? X
b. Development and/or grading on a slope greater X
than 15% natural grade?
c. Development within the Alquist-Priolo Special )(
Studies Zone?
d. ModHication of any unique gllOlogic or physical )<
feature?
e. Soil erosion on or oil the project stte? X-
l. ModHication of a channel, creek or river? X
g. Development wtthin an area subject to landslides, X
mudslides, liquefaction or other similar hazards?
h. Other? 'X.
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2- Air "-urcu: Will the proposal resutt in: Ves No Maybe
L Substantial air emissions or an effecl upon ambient
air quality? X
b. The creation of objeclionable odors? X
c. Development within a high wind hazard area? )(
3. Water Resourcu: Will the proposal resutt in:
L Changes in absorption rates. drainage pattems, or the
rate and amount of surface Nnofl due to X
impermeable surfaces?
b. Changas in the CllUrse or llow 01 llood waters? X
c. Discharga into surface waters or any atteration X
01 surface water quality?
d. Change in the quantity of quality of ground water? X
e. Exposure of people or propeny to flood hazards? X
l. Other? 141."'11- GIlOll.Nl> lAJA-'\"~ X
4. Biological Resources: Could the proposal resutt in:
a. Change in the number 01 any unique, rare or
endangered species of plants or their habttat including X
stands 01 trees?
b. Change in the number 01 any unique, rare or
endangered species of animals or their habttat? X
c. Removal of viable, mature trees? (6" or greater) X
d. Other? X
5. Nol..: Could the proposal resutt in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels? X
b. Exposure 01 people to exterior noise levels over
65 dB or interior noise levels over 45 dB? X
c. Other? X
6. Land u..: Will the proposal resutt in:
a. A change in the land use as designated on the
General Plan? X
b. Development wtthin an Airport District? X
c. Development wtthin "Greenbett" Zone A, B, or C? X
d. Development wtthin a high lire hazard zone? X
e. Other? X
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7. Man....de Hazards: Will the project: Ves No Maybe
L Uaa, IlOra, transport or dispose of hazardous or
1DXic materials (including but notlimhed to oil, X
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)?
b. Involve the release of hazardous substances? X
c. Expose people to the potential healthlsafety hazards? )(..
d. Other? )l-
8. Housing: Will the proposal:
a. Remove axisting housing or create a demand '><
for addhional housing?
b. Other? X-
li. Transportation I Circulation: Could the proposal resu" 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 X
facilhieslstructures?
c. Impact upon existing public transportation systems? )<.
d. Meration of present patterns of circulation? X
e. Impact to rail or air traffic? X
I. Increased safety hazards to vehicles, bicyclists or X
pedestrians?
g. A disjointed pattern of roadway improvements? X
h. .' Sign~icant incre... in traffic volumes on the roadways X
or intersections?
i. Other? )'.,
10. Public Servlcu: Will the proposal impact the following
beyond the capabil"y to provide adaquate levels of service?
a. Fire protaction? X
b. Police protection? X
c. Schools (i.e., attendance, boundaries, overload, etc.)? X
d. Parks or other recreational facilhias? 'j..
e. Madical aid? X
f. Solid Waste? X
g. Other? '>(
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11. Ulllnlaa: Will the proposal:
a. Imp8Cllhe following beyond the capability'to
plOVide adequllle levels of servica or require the
oonstruction of new facilities?
1. Natural gas?
2. Ele<:lricity?
3. Watar?
4. Sewer?
5, Other?
b. Resuit in a disjointed pattem of utility extensions?
c. Require the construction of new facilities?
12. A881hatlca:
a Could the proposal resuit in the obstruction of any
scenic view?
b. Will the visual impact of the project be detrimental
to the surrounding area?
c. Other?
13. eunural Resources: Could the proposal resuit in:
a. The aiteration or destruction of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site?
b. Adverse physical or aesthetic imp8Cls to a
prehistoric or historic site. structure or object?
c. Other?
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No
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Maybe
14. Mandatory Findings of Significance (Section 15065)
The CalWomia Environmental Quality N:t states that iI any of the following can be answered yes or maybe.
the project may have a signWicant 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 wildlile species. cause a fish or
wildlile population to drop below seil sustaining levels.
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community.
reduce the number or restriclthe range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of Calilomia 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.)
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No
x
Maybe
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No
c. Dca !he projec:l have impacts which are individually
Imhd. but cumulallv8ly considerable? (A projec:l may
Impel on two or more separate resources where the
Impel on each resource is relatively small. but where
!he effect of the total of those impacts on the
environment is signKicanl)
d. Does the project have environmental effllCls which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings.
e~her directly or indirectly?
x
C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUAllON AND WTlGAnON MEASURES
(Attach sheats as necessary.)
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Public works project NO. 90-28
October 22, 1990
C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION
MEASURES (continued)
Earth Rp-9ources
log.
The Main Street Project area is located within an area of
potential ground subsidence and high liquefaction susceptibility.
However, the proposal does not involve the development of any
structures for the intent of human occupancy. Therefore
potential impacts will be insignificant.
Watp.l" Rp.snurces
J.a.
The proposal may result in increases in area absorption rates and
decreases in the amounts of drainage and surface runoff due to
increases in the amounts of permeable soil as a result of a net
increase of 527 tree wells in the Main Street area. However, the
expected total increase in the amounts of permeable soil will be
small, and benefits due to decreases in drainage and runoff will
be insignificant.
J. f.
The project
ground water.
structures or
is located
However,
basements,
in an area identified as having high
since the proposal does not involve any
potential impacts will be insignificant.
Bioloaical Resources
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The project proposes the removal of 97 existing street trees or
palms, and the planting of 440 Sunburst Honey Locust trees and
184 Mexican Fan Palms. The project will therefore result in a
net increase of 527 trees in the Main Street project area.
Potential impacts will be insignificant.
Noise
5.a.
The project may result in a temporary increase in the amount of
ambient noise in the area due to construction. To minimize the
impacts resulting from noise, the hours of construction shall be
limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. per San Bernardino Municipal
Code 8.54.
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Public Works Project No. 90-28
october 22, 1990
C. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION AND MITIGATION
MEASURES (continued)
Transoortation/Circulation
9.d.
The project could result in minor temporary alterations of
present traffic circulation along the streets in the Main Street
area. Compliance with San Bernardino Municipal Code 12.04
concerning proper traffic control during construction through the
use of barricades, flagman and detours will reduce this potential
impact to a level of insignificance.
Cultural Resources
The project is located within the Urban Archaeological District.
Since the proposal does not involve any grading and includes only
minor amounts of digging for the installation of trees,
irrigation systems and conduit for street lighting, potential
impacts will be insignificant. However, should any potential
cultural resources be located during construction, all
construction activities in the vicinity of the finds shall be
halted immediately, and the Center Coordinator at the San
Bernardino county Archaeological Information Center shall be
notified immediately.
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AGENDA
ITEM #
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO PLANNING
AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CASE
LOCA liON
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D. DETERMINATION
On the bala of this inllial study,
~ propoa-' pojecl COULD NOT have a signWieant effeet on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARA.
TION will be prepar-'.
o The propos-' project could have a signWieant effeet on the environment. atthough there will not be a signWic8nt
effect in this case because the mttigation measures described above have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
o The proposed project MAY have a signWicamefleet on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
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