HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-159 - ResolutionsNO. 93-159
A RESOLUTIG~ OF 7~E CITY ~ OF THE CITY OF RAN(~O
/NITIAL W1TDY ~ ~ OF A ~CAL EX~4Pr/C~ ~R
~Y 420 FEET WEST ~ 1,250 FEET EAST OF ~
AV~FGE.
~REAS, the City Council of the City of Pancho O~m~3a has
revie~sd all available input ~ex~dng the p~{~ Highland A~erme street
~ located at ~tely 420 feet ~t and 1,250 feet east of
Locust A~.
WHfREAS, an Env'~n~m~ental A~ment Initial Study ban been pre~
pursuant to the California Envirorm~ntal Quality p~-t, as amended.
NC~, THfl~EfDRE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does
bmreby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: ~ne City Council of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves the
Environmental A~m~nt Initial Study and 'issuance of a categorical Ex~~
for the prcposed HighlandAvenue street '~ located at approximately
420 feet westand 1,250 feet east ofLocustAver~e.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk is directedto file a Notice of Ew~m~0tion
pursuantto the California Environmental Quality Act.
PASSfD, ~, and ADOPI~D this 18th day of August, 1993.
Alexander, Buquet, Gutierrez, Stout, Williams
Dennis L. Stout, Mayor
a J. Adams, City Clerk
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I, Df]H~A J. ADAMS, CITY ~.FRK of the City of Rancho O~_amonga, California, do
hereby certify that the foxygoing Resolution was duly pa~ed, approved, and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho O~,,,~a, California, at a
regular meeting of said City (k~ncil held on the 18th day of August, 1993.
Executed this 19th day of August, 1993, at Rancho Cucamonga,
California.
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l~e~oluti~ No. 93-159
CITY OF RANCHO CUCANONGA
191VI~AL IIg:'OIINATION FORN
PART I - IMITIAL S'!U9¥
~ener~! Informerton
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: CItZ of Rancho
Cucamenga, 10500 Ctv~c Center Dr~ve, Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
Address of project: H~ghland Avenue ~420' west and ~1250' east of
Locust Avenue.
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning
th~s project: C~t~y of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 C~v~c Center Dr~ve, Rancho
Cucamonga, CA 911~9, Contact Iqlke 011vler (go9) 989-18§Z
4. Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which th~s
form pertains: N/A
5. L~st and describe any other related permits and other public approvals
required for th~s project, ~nclud~ng those required by c~ty, regional,
state and federe1 agencies: Street Closure Per~t, State Encroachment
Permit; Approval of project by Clty Counc11, City of RanCho Cucamonga
and Caltrans
6. ExtstJng zontng district: #/A
7. Proposed use of stte (Project for whtch thts form 1s ftled): Collector
Roadway (State Hwy 30)
ProJect l)escrJptJonend Effects: See Attached
8. Stta Stze.
9. Square footage.
10. Number of floors of constructlon. N/A
11. Amount of o~f-street parktng provlded. N/A
12. Attach plans.
13. Proposed scheduling.
14. Associated project.
15.
16.
Anticipated Incremental development. N/A
If residential, tnclude the number of untts, schedule of untt stzes,
range of sale prices of rents, and type of household stze expected.
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17.
If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or
regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities. N/A
18. If inUustrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading
facilities. N/A
19.
If institutional, indtcate the major function, estimated employment per
shift, estimate occupancy, loading facilities, and coamauntty benefits to
be derived from the project. N/A
ZO.
If the project involves a variance, conditional use or reasoning
application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is
required. N/A
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss
below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary).
21.
22.
Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches,
or hills or substantial alteration of ground contours.
Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential
areas or public lands or roads.
Yes
No
23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of
project.
Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. X
Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality
or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in X
the vicinity.
X
28. Site on filled land or on slope of [0 percent or more.
29. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as
toxic substances, flamaables or explosives.
30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police,
fire, water, sewage, etc.).
31. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity,
oil, natural gas, etc.).
32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. X
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~nvtronmental ~etttng: See attached
33.
Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any
cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures
on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the
site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted.
34.
Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and
animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the
type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use
(one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale
of development (height, frontage, set-back, rear yard, etc.). Attach
photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be
accepted.
Certl ft cat! on
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached
exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation
to the best of ~0' ability, and that the facts, statements, and information
presented are true and correct to the best of ~y knowledge and belief. I
further understand that additional information may be required to be submitted
before an adequate evaluation can be made by the Planning Division.
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ATTACI~EIIT- PART !
Re~olutic~ No. 93-159
ProJect I)escrtptlon and Effects: 8, 9, 13, 25, 27, 33 and 34
The project consist of A.C. pavement widening and restriping for transition,
for east bound right turn lane and west bound left turn lane purposes going
into Locust Avenue. The pavement to be widened is approximately 24,000 square
feet and scheduled for construction within fiscal year 1993/94.
The project is located in a partially developed residential area along
Highland Avenue (State Hwy. 30), approximately 420 feet west and 1,250 feet
east of Locust Avenue, the northerly side of the project area is a vacant land
and no residential structure exists. The proposed improvements will not have
substantial impact on plants, animals, land resources or any obvious
historical, cultural, or scenic aspects.
Noise, vibraiion, dust and odors will increase at the project site only during
construction process, after completion of the project, all noise, vibration,
dust and odors created by this project will cease to exist and return to its
normal occurrences.
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PAi/'r II - IMITIAL S'RID¥
I. BACKGROUND
t. Name of Proponent City of Rancho Cucamonga
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California 91730 (909) 989-186Z
3. Date of Checklist Submitted
4. Agency Requiring Checklist City of Rancho Cucamonga
5. Name of Proposal, tf applicable Highland Avenue at Locust Avenue
Improvements (f420' west and fIZ$O' east of Locust Avenue)
I. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanation of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached
sheets).
YES MAYBE
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in
geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, c~actton or
overcovering of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modification
of any unique geologic or physical features/
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils, either on or off the site?
Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands, or changes in stltatton, deposition
or erosion which may modify the channel of
a river or stream or the bed of the ocean
or any bay, inlet or lake?
Exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides,
mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
NO
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Air. Wfl1 the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air qualtty?
b. The creation of objectionable odors:
Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
temperature, or any change in cltmate,
either locally or regionally?
Water. Wtll the proposal result tn:
Changes in currents, or the course of
direction of water movements, in either
marthe or fresh waters?
Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and amount of surface
water runoff?
c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood
waters?
d. Change tn the amount of surface water tn any
body of water?
Discharge Into surface waters, or in any
alteration of surface water quality,
Including but not limtted to temperature,
dissolved oRygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of
flow of ground waters?
Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or with-
drawals, or through interceptions of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
hm
Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
t. Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding or tidal waves?
Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
Change in the diversity of species, or number
of any species of plants (including trees,
shrubs, grass, crops and aquatic plants)?
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YES )LAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
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b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare
or endangered species of plants?
CJ
[ntroduction of new species of plant into
an area, or in a barrier to the normal
replenishment of existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
Change in the diversity of spectes, or numbers
of any spectes of animals (btrds, land
animals including reptiles, fish and shell-
fish, benthic organisms or insects)?
Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered spectes of antmals?
Introduction of new species of antmals into
an area, or result tn a barrter to the
migration or movement of antmals?
Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in existing noise levels?
b, Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
7. Light and Glare. will the proposal produce
new light or glare?
8. Land Use. Will the proposal produce new
light or glare?
Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a. Zncrease in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
A risk of an explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of an accident or
upset condition?
Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or an emergency evacuation
plan?
YES
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MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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12.
Population. Will the proposal alter the
location, distribution, density, or growth rate
of the human population of an area?
Housing. Will the proposal affect existing
housing or create a demand for additional housing?
Land Use and Planning Considerations. Will the
proposal have significant results in?
a. A substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area?
A conflict with any designations, objectives,
policies, or adopted plans of any governmental
entities?
YES
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MAYBE NO
X
X
13.
14,
An impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing consumptive or non-cons~ttve
recreational opportunities?
Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
Ce
Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
Substantial impact upon existing transportation
systems?
Alterations to present patterns of circulation
or movement of people and/or goods?
Alterations to water-borne, rail, or air
traffic?
f. Increases in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered
governmental services in any of the following areas?
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
X
X
X
X
X
X
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d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Iqatntenance of public facilities Including
roads? '
f. Other governmental services?
15. Energy. W~11 the proposal result ~n:
Use of substantial a;ounts of fuel or energy?
Substantial increase in demand upon existing
sources of energy, or require the developaent
of new sources of energy?
16. Utilities. Wtll the proposal result ~n a need
for new systems, or substantial alterations to
the following utilities?
a. Electric power?
b. Natural or packaged gas?
c. Co~untcattons system?
d. Water supply?
e. Waste water facilities?
f. Flood control structures?
g. Solid waste facilities?
I7. Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of an~, health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential health
hazards?
18.
Aesthetics. Wtll the proposal result in the
obstruction of any scenic vtsta or view open to
the public, or wtll the proposal result tn the
creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to publlc view?
19.
Recreation. Will the proposal result in an
lmpact upon the quality or quanttty of existing
recreatfonal opportunities?
YES
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MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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20. Cultural Resources.
am
Wtll the proposal result tn the alteration
of or the destruction of a prehistoric or
htstortc archaeological stte?
· Will the proposal ~esult in adverse physical
or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure, or object?
ODes the proposal have the potential to
cause a phystcal change whtch would affect
unique ethnic cultural values?
Wtll the proposal ~estrtct existing religious
or sacred uses wtthtn the potential lmpact
area7
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
Does the project have the potential to degrade
the qualtty of the environment, substantially
reduce the habttat of a fish or wildllfe species,
cause a ftsh or wtldltfe population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal cornunity, reduce
the nund~er or restrtct the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
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).
Does the project have impacts whtch are
Individually 1letted, but cumulatively
considerable? (A project ~ impact on two
of more separate resources where the trapact
on each resource is relatively small, but
where the effect of the total of these
impacts on the environment is significant.)
Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
YES
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MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
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III.
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRON#ENTAL EVALUATION
(Narrative description of environmental t~pacts.)
See Attached Sheet
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IV.
OET[RMINATION
[IO be coepleted bx the Lead Agency.)
On the basis of this tnttta] evaluation:
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on
the envtronmnt, and a #EGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I ftnd that although the proposed project could have a significant
effect on the envtronmnt, there w~11 not be a significant effect
tn this case because the mitigation masures.descrtbed on an
attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE
OECLARATION HILL BE PREPAREO.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
envtronaent, and an ENVIRONI~ENT IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find the proposed project CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT per Article 19,
Class 1C, Section 15301 of the Callfornla Envtronmntal Quality
Act.
Date
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A~JU:~ - P~T II
Discussion of Environmental Impacts
1. Earth
There will be subgrade and aggregate base preparation and
compaction for the widening sections of the asphalt concrete
pavement.
6. Noise
Existing noise level will increase due to equipment operation
during construction period only. The presence of the housing
units close to the project site along the south side of Highland
will not greatly be affected due to the presence of a $ ft. block
wall. In any rate it can be mitigated by the installation of
noise attenuators and the restriction of hours of operation of the
equipment.
13. Trensportatton/Ctrculatton
a, d & f
During construction operation, alteration of the present patterns of
vehicular and pedestrian circulation will be needed, and therefore
traffic on surrounding streets near the project perimeter will
increase. Any possibility of traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
btcyclist or pedestrians during construction can be mitigated by the
proper use of roadway warning and detour signs.
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APPENDIX E
NOTICE OF EXEMPTlOll
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Secretary for Resources
1416 #tnth Street, Room 1311
Sacramento, California 95814
FROM:
Clerk of the Board
County of San Bernardino
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., Znd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 9z41~
City of Rancho Cucamonga
P.O. Box 807
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
Attention: Engineering Division
Ht~hland Avenue at Locust Avenue Improvements
Project Iltle
Highland Avenue ~4~0 ft. west and ~1250 ft. east of Locust Avenue
Project Locatlon - Specific
Rancho Cucamonga
Project Location - City
San Bernardino
Project Location - County
Pavement wtdentn~ and re-strtptn~ for transition and right turn lane purposes.
)he Clt~ of Rancho Cucamonga and the general public benefit from this project.
Descrlptlon of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project
City of Rancho Cucamengm
Name of Public Agency Approving Project
City of Rancho Cucamonga~ Joe Stofa~ Associate Engineer
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out ProJec%
Exempt Status: (Check One)
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Ministerial (Sec. 15073)
Declared Emergency (Sec. 15071 (a))
Emergency Project (Sec. 15071 (b) and (c))
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number.
Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1C
Reasons why project is exempt:
Joe Stofa, Associate Engineer
Contact Person
909 989-1862 2372
Area Code ielephone Extension
If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the
project? Yes No
Date Received for Filing
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