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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-076 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 95-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY AND ISSUANCE OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FOR THE PROPOSED ROADWAY WIDENING AT ARCHIBALD AVE FOURTH STREET INTERSECTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga has reviewed all available input concerning the proposed roadway widening at Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street. WHEREAS, said improvements require an Environmental Assessment; 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 does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1: The City Council of Rancho Cucamonga hereby approves the Environmental Assessment Initial Study and issuance of a Categorical Exemption for the roadway widening at Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street. 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 17th day of May, 1995. Alexander, Biane, Curatalo, Gutierrez, Williams None None AYE S: NOES: ABSENT: William J. AIj~inder, 'mayor Resolution No. 95-076 Page 2 ATTEST: I, DEBRA 'J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, 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 17th day of May, 1995. Executed this 18th day of May, 1995, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. Resolution No. 95-076 Page 3 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 4TI-I ST& ARCI-IIBALD AVE. INTERSECTION VICINITY MAP ~T TO ~CALE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM PART I - INITIAL STUDY Resolution No. 95-076 Page 4 General Information Name and address of developer or project sponsor: City of Rancho Cucamonga. 10500 Civic Center Drive - Rancho Cucamonga. California 91730 2. Address of project: Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street Intersection 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Ci_ty of Rancho Cucamonga. 10500 Civic Center Drive. Rancho Cucamonga. California 91730. Contact: Joe Stofa - (909) 989-1862 ext 2372 Indicate number of the permit application for the project to which this form pertains: N/A 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 Permits. Encroachment Permit to the City of Ontario and City Council's Approval 6. Existing zoning district: N/A 7. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Provide Westbound Acceleration Lane and a Right Turn I,ane on Fourth Street and Construct Bus Bay at the Northeast Comer of Archibald Avenue Project Description and Effects: 8. Site Size: +20,000 square feet 9. Square Footage: N/A 10. Number of floors of construction: N/A 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: N/A 12. Attach plans N/A 13. Proposed scheduling: Tentatively April 1996 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 17. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities: N/A 18. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: N/A Resolution No. 95-076 Page 5 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 clearl~, 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). Yes No 21. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, hills or substantial alteration of ground contours. X 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. X 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. X 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. X 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. X 26. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. X 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. X 28. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. X 29. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flamables or explosives. X 30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). X 31. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). X 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. X Environmental Setting: 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 seeinc aspects. Describe any erasting 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 ofthe.vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. ATTACHMENT- PART 1 Resolution No. 95-076 Page 6 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND EFFECTS: 25 AND 27 Noise, vibrations, dust and odor will increase at the project site during construction operation. Upon completion of the project, all noise, vibrations, dust and odors caused by this project during construction will cease to exist and will return to its normal state. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING: 33 AND 34 The project is located at the northeast comer of Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street. Both are major arterials with existing curb and gutter. At the northeast comer is a vacant lot zoned industrial. At the southwest comer a vacant area and apartments zoned residential. There are landscaped monument signs located at the northeast and northwest comers. Generally, the topography at the project site including the vacant areas is flat. The existing A.C. pavement has an average of 1.50% grade from centerline. The project will not have a significant effect upon the environment nor will it be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Resolution No. 95-076 Page 7 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 facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my 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: ~'- q- ~ ~," Signature: CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PART II - INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Resolution No. 95-076 Page 8 I. BACKGROUND o Name of Proponent City of Rancho Cucamonga Address and Phone Number of Proponent 10500 Civic Center Drive - Rancho Cucamonga. California. 91730 - (909) 989-1862 Date of Checklist Submitted January 10. 1995 Agency Requiting Checklist City of Rancho Cucamonga Name of Proposal, if applicable Archibald Avenue and Fourth Street Intersection ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanation of all 'yes' and 'maybe' answers are required on attached sheets). 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: YES MAYlIE NO ao Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? bo Disruptions, displacements, compaction or over coveting of the soil? Co Change in topography or ground surface relief features? do The destruction, coveting or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? eo 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 fiver or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? go Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 95-076 Page 9 b. The creation of objectionable odors: 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 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? 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? Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? go Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interceptions of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? ho 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? 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)? bo Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? Co 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 any agricultural crop? MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: o Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shell-fish, benthie organisms or insects)? Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? 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? !.ight and Glare. will the proposal produce new light or glare? Land Use and Pl~ning Considerations. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? A substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? bo A conflict with any designations, objectives, policies, or adopted plans of any governmental entities? An impact upon the quality or quantity of existing consumptive or non-consumptive recreational opportunities? 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 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? Resolution No. 95-076 Page 10 YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 95-076 Page 11 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human 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? 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 governmental 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. ~. 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? a. Electric power? b. Natural or packaged gas? c. Communications systems? YES MAYBE X X NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X d. Water supply? e. Waste water facilities? f. Flood control structures? g. Solid waste facilities? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: 18. 19. ao 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 quantity of existing recreational oppommities? 20. Cultural Resources. Will the proposal result in the alteration of, or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? Do Go 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 would affect unique ethnic cultural values? do Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 21. Mandatory Findirlgs of Significance. ao 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 or prehistory? Resolution No. 95-076 Page 12 YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X X X Resolution No. 95-076 Page 13 III. bo 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 which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two of more separate resources where the impact 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? DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAl, EVAI,UATION (Narrative description of environmental impacts.) SEE ATTACHMENT - PART II YES MAYBE NO X X X IV .DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency.) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project 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 Quality Act. Signature Title Resolution No. 95-076 Page 14 ATTACHMENT- PART II Discussion of Environmental Impacts: 6. Noise Existing noise level will increase due to equipment operations during construction period only. The public living and/or working at the residential, commercial and industrial buildings along the project area may be disturbed during construction operation. At any rate, these equipment noises can be mitigated by the installation of noise attenuators and restriction of hours of operation. 13. Transportation/Circulation d & f During construction, alteration of the present pattern of vehicular and pedestrian circulation will be needed. Traffic control signs and delineators will be placed along the project site. Slower traffic will be experienced during the construction period. There will however, be an increase in traffic to those streets close to the project site. Any possibility of traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians during construction can be mitigated by the proper use of roadway warning and detour signs.