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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-153 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 96-153 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY PARTS I AND II AND ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED ROCHESTER AVENUE STREET, STORM DRAIN, AND RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, has reviewed all available input concerning the proposed Rochester Avenue Street, Storm Drain and Railroad Crossing Improvements for 450 feet south to 250 feet north of 8th Street; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment Initial Study has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows: SECTION '1: The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves the Environmental Assessment Initial Study and issuance of a Categorical Exemption for the proposed Rochester Avenue Street, Storm Drain and Railroad Crossing Improvements from 450 feet south to 250 feet north of 8th Street Projects. SECTION 2: The City Clerk is directed to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November, 1996. AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: None f .~EST: Debra J. A~ms, CMC, City Clerk Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez, Williams William J. A~ander, Ma~or Resolution No. 96-153 Page 2 I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 20th day of November, 1996. Executed this 21st day November, 1996, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. Resolution No. 96-153 Page 3 ~-- ARRD~ RTE - PROJECT JERSEY -- 3L VD SITE ~ 8~h STREET 6~h STREET W Z SCRRA 6th STREET 4th STREET CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ROCHESTER AVE AT EIGHTH ST VICINITY MAP N.T.S. Resolution No. 96-153 Page 4 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM PART I - INITIAL STUDY General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: City of Rancho Cucamonga - 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, Cali£ornia 91730 2. Address of project: Rochester Avenue at SCRIL4 Raih'oad ('tossing 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: cio, of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, Cali£ornia 91730 - Contact: Lucinda Hackett (909) 477-2740 extension 2372 _4. Indicate number of the permit application for the prqject to which this form pe~ains: 5. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by City. Regional. State and Federal Agencies: Street Closure Permit, Cim Council Approval, Southern California Raih'oad Authorin, Perrail 6. Existing zoning district: 7. Proposed use of site (Project for which this fom~ is filed): Rochester Avenue ~lreel, Storm Drain and Railroad O'ossing Improvemenls Project Description and Effects: 8. Site Size: Approximately 0.3 Acre 9. Square Footage: 49.600 square feet 10. Number of floors of construction: N/A 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: 12. Attach plans: N/A 13. Proposed scheduling: 14. Associated project: N/A 15. Anticipated incremental development: N/A 16. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices of rents and type of household size expected: N/A -1- Resolution No. 96-153 Page 5 17. If commercial, indicate the type. whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square tbotage of sales area and loading facilities: N/A 18. If industrial, indicate type. estimated employment per shift and loading facilities: N/A 19. If institutional, indicate the major function. estimated employment per shift. estimate occupancy, loading facilities and community benefits to be derived from the project: N/A 20. If the project involves a variance. conditional use or reasoning application. state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: N/A Are (attach additional sheets as necessary). Ret~r to Attactunent. 21. Change in existing features of any bays. tidelands. beaches, hills or substantial alteration of ground contours. 22. Chance in scenic views or vistas front existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke. fumes or odors in vicinity. 26. Change in ocean, bay. lake. stream or ground xvater quality or quantity or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 28. Site on filled land or on slope of 10% or more. 29. Use of disposal or potentially hazardous materials. such as toxic substances. flammable 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. Environmental Setting: See attached 33. the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes Yes No X X X X X X X X X X 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. -2- Resolution No. 96-153 Page 6 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. Certification 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 my ability. and that the fhcts, statements and intbrmation presented are true and correct to the best of nay 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. /,~ .... / ///// Date: ," 4':: :r(.,.. Si.onature: , .....-.[ e , '~.' ," ,-.r :'/// Title: Associate Engineer -3- Resolution No. 96-153 Page 7 ATTACHMENT PART 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION EFFECT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING: 25 & 27) During construction, the noise level. vibration, dust and odor at the project site xvill temporarily increase. It will return to its normal level after completion of the project. .~ & 34) The project is at Rochester Avenue. from approximately 450' south to 250' north of 8th Street. North of the project is fully improved with an ultimate street width of 72'. the south end is 60 feet wide and it is partially improved with curb and gutter, at the easterly side and asphalt concrete berm at the westerly side. Approximately 60' north of 8th Street is the Metrolink railroad crossing (formerly ATSF). The street width at the railroad tracks is approximately 25 feet, with no curb, gutter and sidewalks. There is an existing storn~ drain box culvert under the railroad track at the east side of Rochester Avenue. The land on the northeast comer of the track is vacant and undeveloped. Eighth Street is 24' wide from Rochester Avenue and tapered up to 32' wide to approximately 1 Off west without curb, gutter and sidewalk at the southerly side. Within the vicinity of the project area there are industrial facilities and warehouses with a total of approximately 15 to 30 employees working around the area. In general, the topography of the project site is fiat. There are no cultural, historical or scenic aspects to be significantly impacted by the proposed improvements. The improvements consist of street widening of Rochester Avenue at the railroad track crossing from 26' to 72' in order to eliminate the "bottle neck" transition and to fit four lanes of traffic to match the Resolution No. 96-153 Page 8 existing. It also includes removal of the raih'oad track box culvert. construction of storm drain lines and related structures, A.C. paving. median island. sidewalks. curb. gutter. street lights, warning signals and crossing gates (by Metrolink). The length of the pro. ject is approximately 700 feet. Tentatively. the project is scheduled for construction in March. 1997. Resolution No. 96-153 Page 9 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PART II - INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST I. BACKGROUND o Name of Proponent Address and Phone Number of Proponent California 91 ..'-30 (909) 477-2740 Date of Checklist Submitted .h/iv & ] 996 Agency Requiring Checklist Name of Proposal. if applicable Improvements City of Rancho Cucamonga 0.500 Civic ('enter Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Cin' o/'Rancho Cucamonga Rochester Avenue Street. Storm Drain and Railroad Crossing ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanation of all '3'es' and 'maybe' answers are required on attached sheets). Earth. Will the proposal result in: Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? Disruptions, displacements, compaction or over covering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? do The destruction, covering or modification of an3' unique geologic or physical features? 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 siltation, 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? YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X Resolution No. 96-153 Page 10 Page 2 YES MAYBE NO Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides. mud slides. ground failure, or similar hazards? Air. Will the proposal result in: Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors: Go Alteration of air movement. moisture. or temperature. or any change in climate. either locally or regionally? Water. Will the proposal result in: ao Changes in currents. or the course of direction of water movements. in either marine or I?esh waters? b° Changes in absorption rates. drainage patterns. or the rate and amount of surfhce water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any body of water? eo Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality. including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen 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 withdrawals, or through interceptions of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? X X X X X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 96-153 Page 11 Page 3 YES MAYBE NO Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees. shrubs. grass. crops and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plant into an area. or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of an3' agricultural crop? Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species. or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles. fish and shell-fish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of an3' unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? Land Use. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? X X X X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 96-153 Page 12 Page 4 YES MAYBE NO 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. 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? b. Possible interference ~vith an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location. distribution, density, or growth rate of the hutnan population of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to water-borne, rail, or air traffic? X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 96-153 Page 13 Page 5 f. Increases in traffic hazards to motor vehicles. bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon. or result in a need for new or altered govenm~ental services in any of the following areas? a. Fire protection? b. Police protection'? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities. including roads'? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy. or require the development of new sources of energy? __ 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems. or substantial alterations to the following utilities? Electric power? Natural or packaged gas? Communications systems? Water supply? Waste water facilities? Flood control structures? Solid waste facilities? YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 96-153 Page 14 Page 6 YES MAYBE NO 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: 18. 19. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public. or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantit3, of existing recreational opportunities? 20. Cultural Resources. Will the proposal result in the alteration of. or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? bo Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building. structure, or object? Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which x~'ould affect unique ethnic cultural values? Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. Does the projecl 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 or prehistory? X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 96-153 Page 15 Page 7 III. IV. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the enviromnent is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future). X Go Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two of more separate resources where the impact on each impact on each resource is relatively small. but where the effect of the total of these impacts on the environment is significant.) X Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. either directly or indirectly? X DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Narrative description of environmental impacts.) DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency.) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed prqject COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENT IMPACT REPORT is required. X I find the proposed project CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT per Article 19, Class 1 C, Section 15301 of the California Environmental Qua/1,ity-Act~, ~ . Signature Associate Engineer Title Resolution No. 96-153 Page 16 ATTACHMENT PART II ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: 1 ) Eartit b) There will be excavation for the removal of the existing channel. A.C. pavement and for the proposed storm drain line. The new pavement will require base and sub-base preparation which includes cut. fill and compaction. 2) Air a&b) Construction equipment. along with the hot bituminous temporarily increase air emission and/or objectionable odor. paving materials, will 3) Water b) The additional roadway surfaces will slightly increase the run-off water on the street; however. the project provides drainage inlet to intercept and minimize these water flows. c) An existing Box Culvert under the railroad track will be removed as part of the street widening and be replaced with a storm drain inlet, reinforced concrete pipe and a curb outlet structure to divert the water from the railroad track back to the street. The existing Resolution No. 96-153 Page 17 master planned storm drain at Rochester Avenue. Eighth Street and Arrow Route will intercept the run-off water and keep it from flooding downstream. 6) Noise a) Existing noise level will increase temporarily due to the equipment operations during construction. which may create disturbances to the general public working near the project area. Equipment noises can be mitigated by the installation of noise attenuators and restriction of the hours of operation. 13) Transportation/Circulation b) The street widening and the new drainage structure will increase the existing elevation of the street and the adjacent grade south of the railroad track. This proposed grade elevation will increase the flow of water in the parking lot area. To protect the parking lot from excessive surface flow or future flooding, the City will reconstruct and elevate the parking lot accordingly. During reconstruction, the people who work or do business in that facility will park on the street temporarily. This project does not affect the number of the parking spaces. d) The project will have an interim effect on the present pattern and circulation of the vehicular movements and traffic during construction. Such vehicular circulation and traffic impact can be mitigated by providing detour and advance warning signs. Resolution No. 96-153 Page 18 Increase in the traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclist or pedestrians may occur during the construction period. Such hazards can be mitigated by installing enough warning signs. 16) Utilities a) New safety crossing equipment. signals and gates will be installed, creating minor electrical alterations for the new systems. One existing power pole needs to be relocated which is in conflict with the proposed catch basin. b) The existing channel under the railroad track will be removed and will be replaced by installing 48" drop inlet. 36" RCP storm drain lines and catch basin.