HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 CIP 200032 04-21-97DATE: AP~ 21, 1997
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NO. 5
4-21-97
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE MITCHELL AVEN~UE WIDEN~G
PROJF~T FROM NEWPORT AVENqJE TO "B' STREET (CIP NO. 200032)
RECOI~fM~;NI)ATION
It is recommended that the Tustin City Council adopt Resolution No. 97-30 which approves the final
Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file
a Notice of Determination for the Mitchell Avenue Widening Project after the project is approved via
separate resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
DI~CUSSION
The City Council is hereby requested to consider the proposed Negative Declaration, together with the fact
that no comments were received during the public review period. City Council is further requested to
approve the Negative Declaration on the basis that the initial study finds that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, that a public review period was
provided for and that no public comments were received to challenge the determination.
BACKGROUND
The proposed project will widen the northerly side of Mitchell Avenue from Newport Avenue to "B'
Street and will provide a wider travel way along with curb, gutter and sidewalk. In order to construct the
proposed improvements, it will be necessaxy to acquire a small portion of three private parcels along the
northerly side of Mitchell Avenue.
Approval of the Negative Declaration must be completed to proceed with. the land acquisition which is
needed for the street widening work. The City Council will be asked to approve the plans and
specifications at a subsequent meeting.
Tim D. SerieS.__....
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
M.J. O~'stir~
Assistant Civil Engineer
Associate Civil Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUSTIN, c^LnvORN~ APPROVING THE FrN~
ENVIRONNIENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE
MITCHEI.L AVEN~JE WIDENING PROJECT (CIP NO.
200032)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
I. That the City Council finds and determines that:
A. Based on the initial study attached hereto as Exhibit "A', there is no substar
evideace that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
.. B. A proposed Find'rog of No Significant Impact~.. ega..tive Declaration was prepared
for this project and public notice has been given. "
C. A public review period was provided and no public comments were received to
challenge the determination.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tustin as
follows:
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That a Final Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Negative Declaration has been
completed in compliance with CEQA and state guidelines. The City Council has received
and considered the information contained in the proposed Negative Declaration and any
public comments which may have been received prior to approving the project and found
that the Negative Declaration adequately discussed the environmental effects of the
proposed project.
2. That after deciding to carry out or approve the Mitchell Avenue Widening Project staff is
directed to prepare and file a Notice of Determination for the project.
PASSED AND ADO~ at a regular, meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin held
on the 21' day of April, 1997.
Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor
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Mitchell Avenue Wideni
Final Finding of No Significant Impact~ega
Initial Study: section
City of Tustin
April 1997
Attachment '"A"
.rig
tive Declaration
Section 1
Introduction and Background
Section 1' Introduction and Background
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Project Location and Setting
The proposed project will implement improvements on the north side of Mitchell Avenue
between Newport Avenue and approximately ! 70 feet west of C Street within the City of
Tustin. Surrounding land uses include commercial and residential uses. The project
vicinity is shown on Exhibit 1.
Project' Description
The proposed project includes acquisition of dqht-of-way and construction of asphalt
pavement for additional lane width, curb, gutte~, sidewalk, driveway approaches, curb
ramps, and catchbasin(s) along the north side of Mitchell Avenue between Newport
Avenue and approximately 170 feet west of C Street. Relocation of utility poles will be
required to accommodate the project.
Right-of-way acquisition and construction will affect three properties, including a
commercial property located at 14111 Newport and two residential properties located at
14111 and 14112 C Street. A strip of approximately 120-lineal feet by 7 feet along the
south side of the commercial property and "two triangular areas at the southerly comer of
the two residential properties will be acquired to accommodate the proposed street
improvements. No buildings will be affected, however, two sections of existing wood
fencing will require reconstruction. Depth of pavement construction will be no more than
one foot.
The project limits are shown in Exhibit 2.
Project Construction Schedule/Phasing
Project construction is anticipated to occur in a single phase lasting approximately three
months. The project is tentatively scheduled to begin in August 1997 and be completed
in October 1997.
Project Proponent
The City of Tustin Public Works Department will acquire property and construct the
proposed improvements. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were
allocated for property acquisition during the 1995-1996 Fiscal Year. Construction
funding was allocated during the 1996-97 Fiscal Year.
PROJECT VICINITY
Exhibit I
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PROJECT LIMITS
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Exhibit 2.
Section 2
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Section 2' Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
As provided for in Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, the initial
study/environmental assessment format and checklist prepared pursuant to the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development's procedures regarding implementation of the National
Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) is being used to evaluate potential impacts. The initial
study/environmental assessment checklist is included in Section 3.
2.1 Land Development
a.
Conformance with Corn rehensive Plans and Zonin
The proposed project will implement minor street improvements consistent with the
City's Standard Plans for local streets. The proposed improvements conform with
the existing General Plan and Zoning Code. No changes in zoning are proposed
or will be required to allow the roadway improvements.
The parcel at the comer of Newport Avenue and Mitchell Avenue is zoned Planned
Community-Commercial (PCC) district. No minimum lot area is prescribed by the
Planned Community District document which regulates development of the site.
A reduction in the lot size will not affect future entitlements at the site. The
remaining two parcels impacted by the improvements are zoned Multi-Family
Residential (R-3) District, but are developed with single-family residences. The
minimum lot area for such uses is 7,000-square feet; however, neither parcel
conforms with that standard. The portions of the parcels being purchased by the
City to facilitate the street improvements will slightly decrease the land area of the
parcels. However, the reductions will not alter the non-conforming status of the
properties and will not create a nuisance or threaten the health, welfare, or well-
being of City residents.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
Community Development Department staff;, City of
Tustin General Plan and Zoning Code.
Compatibility and Urban Impac~f.
The proposed improvements are similar to other street improvements that.have
been made to the surrounding area. Installation of curb, gutter, and sidewalk
facilities will create congruity between the unimproved areas on the project site and
other improved areas along Mitchell Avenue and Newport Avenue. The project will
improve the urban environment in the vicinity.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Poten{ially Beneficial
Community Development Department staff; City of
Tustin General Plan and Zoning Code.
Mitchell Avenue Widening
Final FONSI/ND
'April 1997
c. Slope_
The site is relatively fiat and will be reconstructed with a minimal slope for improved
drainage. The slope will eliminate the ponding of water in the unimproved areas.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Potentially Beneficial
City of Tustin Public Works Department, M. J.
Gestine, February 1997.
d. Erosion
The area of construction is currently unimproved. The installation of curb, gutter,
and sidewalk facilities will minimize the existing potential for erosion of soil.
Minor excavation will be necessary to install subsurface paving materials and two
catchbasins. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates document requires the
contractor to clean adjacent streets of any dirt, settled dust, and excavated or
removed materials. VVith implementation of this requirement, no impacts are
anticipated.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Soil Suitability
Potentially Beneficial
Community Development Department staff.
The soils are suitable for the proposed projecff. No soil will be imported from off-
site. City engineers do not anticipate requiring a soils report.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Public Works Department, M. J.
Gestine, February 1997.
Hazards and Nuisances Including Site Safety
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Construction activities may create temporary hazards or nuisances fOr motorists
and pedestrians. The Plans, Specifications, and Estimates document reqUires the
contractor, to provide safe and continuous passage for pedestrian and vehicular
traffic at all times. Specific measures include use of barricades, signage, flagmen
and lane closures in accordance with an approved traffic control plan. With
implementation of this requirement, no impacts are anticipated.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
- No Impact Anticipated
City Of Tustin Public Works Department, M. J.
Gestine, February 1997.
g. Energy Consumption_
Mitchell Avenue VVidening
Final FONSI/ND
April 1997
The proposed construction will not impact energy consumption. Minor quantities of
energy utilized for construction can be accommodated by existing utility systems.
Impact Category: No Impact Anticipated
Source/Documentation: City of Tustin Community Development Department
and Public Works Department, M. J. Gestine,
February 1997.
2.2 Noise
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Effects of Ambient Noise on Pro'ect and Contribution to Communit Noise Levels
The property acquisition will not create any noise impacts; however, daytime
construction activities may' generate temporary, intermittent noise. All construction
activities are subject to the Tustin Noise Ordinance. In addition, the Plans,
Specifications, and Estimates document requires the contractor to comply with City
noise standards. Compliance with those regulations will be closely monitored by the
Public Works and Community Development Departments to ensure that no negative
noise impacts occur.
Increased right-of-way will allow vehicular traffic to pass approximately five (5) feet
closer to the existing commercial building than the current roadway configuration.
A difference of 5 feet in lane width is not expected to measureably increase long-
term noise levels at the affected properties; however, an existing block wall will
remain on the site to minimize potential noise impacts.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Air Quality
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff; City of Tustin Noise OrdinanceL
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;Effe?s of Ambient Air ualit on Pro'ect and Contribution to Communit Pollution
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Ambient air quality is generallY good in the City of Tustin; air quality will 'not
adversely impact the project. Conversely, the proposal will not adversely impact air
quality. Installation of additional lane width will improve the street to a modified local
street standard. Since the street is currently a local street, the project Will not
increase traffic capacity and will not result in air quality impacts typically associated
with street widening projects. In addition, the project will replace unimproved land
with paved surfaces which will minimize the creation of dust and other airborne
particles in the long-term. ;
Clearing, grubbing, and excavatinq activities will result in disruptions to paved
surfaces and soil thereby creating d~st and debris. The Plans, Specifications, and
Estimates document requires.the contractor to control air pollution by cleaning the
Mitchell Avenue Widening
Final FONSI/ND
April 1997
project site and adjacent streets of dirt, settled dust, and excavated or removed
materials. With implementation of this requirement, no impacts are anticipated.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department.
staff.
2.4 Environmental Design and Historic Values
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Visual C~uality - Coherence, Diversity_, Compatible Use, and Scale
Construction of additional land width, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks on unimproved
land will improve visual coherenb, e of the area and increase compatibility with
existing land uses.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Potentially Beneficial
Visual site inspection, City of Tustin Community
Development Department staff.
b. Historic, Cultural and Archaeological Resources
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No above-ground historic or cultural resources are present in the project area.
Excavating activities will be limited to no more than one foot in depth in previously
disturbed soil. It is unlikely that underground resources will be encountered. A
"Quick Check" prepared by the Regional Information Center of the California
Archaeological Inventory, University of Califomia'at Los Angeles, indicates that
while there are four recorded archaeological sites within a one mile radius of the
project area, no archaeological work is needed prior to approval of the project. The
Center recommends that the City halt work in the event that cultural resources are
discovered dudng construction. In addition, a Programmatic Agreement with the
State Office of Histodc Preservation (SHPO) authorizes the City of Tustin to exempt
from SHPO review activities for which the City can make specific findings that there
will be no adverse impact to histodc properties or sites. The City has found that the
proposed project is exempt from further review by SHPO and that the ability to issue
a halt-work order mitigates any potential adverse impacts to a level of insignificance.
Impact Category: -
Source/Documentation:
Socioeconomic
No Impact Anticipated
UCLA Archaeological Inventory Regional Information
Center, Elizabeth Sodano 10/17/94; SHPO; City of
Tustin Community Development Department staff.
a. Demographic Character Changes
Th~ proposed project does not affect existing or planned land uses, employment,
or population. As such, the. project will not impact or change the demographic
character of the project area.
Mitchell Avenue VWdening
Final FONSI/ND
April 1997
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No _Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff and City records.
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b. DisDlacement
The proposed project does not affect or alter existing or planned land uses,
employment, or population. As such, the project will not displace any residents or
businesses.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff and City records.
c. Employment and Income Patterns
The proposed project will not affect existing or projected employment or income
patterns.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin. Community Development Department
staff and City records.
Community Facilities and Services
a. Educational Facilities
One commercial and two residential properties will be affected. No educational
facilities will be impacted by the proposal.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff and City records.
Commercial Facilities
One of the lots impacted by the project is a commercial property. A 7' foot wide
unimproved stdp of land along the south side of the property will be converted to a
street lane with sidewalk with curb and gutter. The building, parking lot, and
perimeter wall will not be affected.. Commercial use of the property will not be
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
· staff and City records.
Mitchell Avenue VVidening
Final FONSI/ND
April 1997
c. Health Care
The street improVement project will have no impact on health care systems or
facilities cun'ently in place in the community. A hospital located in the vicinity is
currently dosed. No major thoroughfares providing assess to other facilities will be
impacted. No need for additional services will be generated by the proposal.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff and City records.
d. Social Services
The temporary construction project will have no impact on social services.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff and City records.
e. Solid Waste
Minor amounts of additional solid waste may be generated bY const]'uction activities.
However, existing waste facilities will accommodate the temporary increase.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development Department
staff and City records.
f. Waste Water
The proposal will have no impact on waste water or the City sewer system. The
Plans, Specifications, and Estimates document req.Uires the contractor to control
water pollution by removing stored materials, equipment, dirt, dust, and excavated
or removed materials from the site or adjacent streets. With implementation of this
requirement, no impact is anticipated.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community DevelOpment and Public
Works Department staff.
g. Storm Water
VVhile the paving of previously unl~aved areas may minimally increase run off
amounts, the project involves the .installation of catch basins which will be
connected to the existing storm drain system. The proposed street improvements
will improve the quality of the water entedng the storm drain system and, ultimately,
discharging into the ocean. '
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For short-term construction run-off, the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
document requires the contractor to control water pollution by removing stored
materials, equipment, dirt, dust, and excavated or removed materials from the site
or adjacent streets. With implementation of this requirement, no impact is
anticipated. .
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Impact Category:
SourceJDocumentation:
Water Supply
Potentially Beneficial
City of Tustin Public Works
Gestine, February, 1997.
Department, M.J.
Construction of proposed improvements may require the use of water from the
munidpal, supply; however, resources will not be significantly impacted. Currently
available sources will accommodate any temporary increases in water use. The
project will not impact the quality of the existing water supply.
Impact Category: No Impact Anticipated
Source/Documentation: City of Tustin Water Works, Gary Veeh, 7/24/95.
Public Safety
1. Police
Paving the shoulder of the road and the construction of curb, gutter, and
sidewalk facilities may improve public safety and allow emergency vehicles
better access to the thoroughfare and adjacent properties. The project will
not result in the need for additional police services.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
_Fire
Potentially Beneficial
Tustin Police Department
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Paving the shoulder of the road and the construction of curb, gutter, and
sidewalk facilities may improve access for emergency vehicles. The project
will not result in the need for additional fire services.
Impact Category:
Sou rce/Documentation:
Potentially Beneficial
Orange County Fire
Ruditas, 7/26/95.
Department, Todd
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Emergency Medical
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Paving the shoulder of the road and the construction of curb, gutter,
sidewalk, and handicap ramps may improve access for emergency vehicles.
Impact Category: Potentially Beneficial
Mitchell Avenue Widening
Final FONSI/ND
April 1997
Source/Documentation:
_Open Space and Recreation
Tustin Police Depadment
1. _Open Space_
The street improvements are located with an urbanized, developed area.
The project will not impact any designated open space.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation.:
2. Recreation .
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community Development
Department staff and City records.
The project is non-residential in nature and is not located in proximity to
recreational facilities. The project will not impact recreation opportunities in
the community.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Community
Department staff.
Development
3. _Cultural Facilities
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The site of the street improvements is not located in the City's Cultural
Resources Overlay District, nor are there any identified cultural resources
or facilities identified on or in the immediate vicinity of the site.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Transportation
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin, Community Development
Department Historical Resources Survey.
The proposed project will implement minor street improvements consistent with the
City's Standard Plans for local streets. Mitchell Avenue, as a designated local
street, will continue to operate as a local street. No long term traffic impacts are
anticipated.
Construction may temporarily impact local vehicular traffic. However, the Plans,-
Specifications, and Estimates document requires the contractor to implement a
traffic control plan to maintain safe. and continuous passage for pedestrian and
vehicular traffic and allow adequate access to adjacent properties at all times.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
City of Tustin Public Works
Development Department.
and Community
Mitchell Avenue Widening
Final FONSI/ND
April 1997
2.8 Natural Features
a. _Water Resources
No water resources exist in the vicinity of the proposal; no impacts are anticipated
as a result of the project.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Surface Water
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No impact Anticipated
Field Observation, City
Development Department.
of Tustin Community
No surface waters are located on or in the vicinity of the site; no impacts are ·
anticipated as a result of the project.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
Field Observation, City
Development Department.
of Tustin Community
The project site is located within "Flood Zone X," an area determined to be outside
the 500-year flood plain. No alteration of the floodplain will result from
implementation of the project.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
Wetlands
No Impact Anticipated
Flood Insurance Rate Map, dated 9/15/89.
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· No wetlands are located on or in the vicinity of the site.
Impact Category: No Impact Anticipated
Source/Documentation: Field Observation, City of Tustin Records.
Coastal Zone
The City of Tustin is approximately 10 miles from any coastal area. No impacts to
such areas will result.
Impact Category: No Impact Anticipated
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Source/Documentation: Field Observation, City of Tustin Maps and Records.
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Uni ue Natural Features and A ricultural Lands
No unique natural features or. agricultural lands are located on or in the vicinity of
the project location.
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Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
..Vegetation and VVildlife
No Impact Anticipated
Field Observation, City of Tustin Maps and Records.
Construction of the roadway improvements will require the removal of minor
amounts of non-irrigated vegetation and some small to medium-sized existing trees,
hedges, and lawn areas. Due to spatial constraints of the project, no replacement
landscaping is proposed. 'However, the loss of landscaping will be offset by the
remaining landscaped planters along the south side of the commercial property and
landscaped areas surrounding the residential properties. The loss of a minor ·
portion of vegetation along the edge of the three properties is not considered'
significant. .. -
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No indigenous or endangered species are present on the site and no wildlife has
been observed on the site.
Impact Category:
Source/Documentation:
No Impact Anticipated
Field Observation, Paula Rankin, 7/25/95.
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Findings and Conclusions
Summary of Findings
and Conclusions:
This project is located in a fully developed, urban area. No adverse findings are noted. There is
no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the' environment.
Completion of the project will result in a benefit to the community.
Summary of
Environmental
Conditions:
No major adverse environmental impacts are anticipated. Temporary, minor temporary traffic and
noise impacts associated with daytime construction activities will be minimized'to a level of
insignificance by operational requirements contained within the Plans, Specifications, and
Estimates document and existing City ordinances which control hours of construction activities and
decibel levels. Completion of the project will result in environmental benefits such as improved
visual quality of the area and its compatibility with the urban environment, improved erosion and
dust control, improved storm water rUnoff quality, and improved access for emergency services.
Project Modifications
and Alternatives
Considered-
No modifications to the project are necessary; no alternatives were considered.
Additional Studies
Performed (Attach Study or Summary)
None
Mitigation Measures
Needed:
Standard conditions contained within the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates document reduce
any potential impacts to a level of insignificance' No mitigation measures are proposed.
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Is project in compliance with applicable laws and regulations?
~Yes r-] No
is an EIS/EIR required? E] Yes /No
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Negative Declaration (ND) can be made.
Project will not significanttyaffect the human environment. There is no substantial evidence
that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
Yes E] No
Prepared by:
Paula Rankin, Associate Planner
Karen Peterson, Assistant Planner
Supervisor:
PR:kd~d bgWli~chAv~.EA
Rita Westfield
Assistant Community Development Director
Section 3
Environmental Assessment/Initial Study Checklist
Environmental Assessments
at the
Community Level
(24 CFR 58, .Section 58.36)
Project Name:
Mitchell Avenue Widening Project
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U.S. DEPARtmENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPHENT
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Los Angeles, CA 90015-3801
Environmental Uni.t
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ENVIRONMENT~L ASSESSMENT
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION/CONDITIONS/FiNDiNG
A. City/County: . tin Count of Orange
Certifying Officer: ElizaSeth Binsack
Project Name: Mitchell Avenue Widening Project
Project Location(s) (major streets, other identification):
Mitchell Avenue: Newport Avenue to 170' feet west of C Street
B. Lead Agency: City of Tustin
Address: 300 Centennial Way
Project Representative: M.3. Gestine
Telephone Number: . (714) 573-3161
C. P=oJe~-~ A~z~al ~~-~oms (List all mitigation measures
necessa_~ to alleviate adverse environmental ~mpacts, and include
them in the project contract as requirements.
1o None required..
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FI~~G: The' project will have a significant effect on the human
environment: ( ) Xes ( x } No
If 'Yes', preparation of an Environmental Impact 'Statement is
required. '
This assessment was prepared-by: Paula Rankin/Karen Peterson
SignattLre
Title/ Agency
Date
ENVIRO~AL ASSESSMENT - PROJECT DATA
Existing Conditions and Trends:
See Introduction and Project Description in S. ection 1.
Project Description: (List multi-~ear activities b~ ~ear)
See IntroduCtion and Proj.~ct'Description in Section 1.
SOURCE DOCU~E~ATION
The source documentation (S/d) must be traceable and establish
the factual data to support the'rating for each assessment.
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1. FIELD OBSERVATION. (Abbreviated as FIELD). A site visit that does
not usually involve any testing or measurements. FIELD is an
~mPortant method for initial screeninq of the issues, but for some of
the categories it may be inadequate f~r final evaluation. Supporting
documentation should include date of the site visit and by whom.
2. PERSONAL .
useful whe~ ~_NT~CT,... ~Ab~revlated as. CONTACT). Personal contacts are
subject'~s) and~'~nc~v~ua~-cnn~acted~s an-accepted authority on the
the interview is documented. Supporting documentation
should include the name and title of the person contacted and the date
of tSe conversation.
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3. ~RINTED MATERI~. (Abbreviated as PRINTED). These are useful
sources of detailed-information materials such as comprehensive land
use plans, maps, statistical surveys, and studies. Information must
be ctLrrent, i.e. not so old that changing conditions make them
irrelevant, and must re
· present acceDted meth ,
the material s~--~ · ~ _ . _ odologies. Citations for
reviewer ca- ~~ ~l~,c~uae ~?ugh information so that an outside
. .-.~ ~ue ~ne specific reference.
4. ~REVIEWER-S ~r~EaI~c~. ,Ahbrev.~__
professional 4~d~,e_2--£~ ~ z~ue~.as EXPERIENCE). The
- ~ ~~ u~ une person ma~a~g '
provided their ,~erti_~ : .... : the review can be useful
. --~ -= =-.r~£e~an~.. The reviewer may have a
previous knowledge from familiarlt ~wlth the
professional bacu .... = .... ~ area, or may have
Provid- :-~--- _~uu~_u =o ma~e .]ungments about a s~-:~:- =- ~
and position. ~u= person s qual~lca~on in addition to name
$--SPECL%L STUDF. '
~=c=or, ana Should be performed by a qualified
person using accepted methodologies~ Some tests are relatively s~mple
~~r~o.r~. but others .may require elaborate equ/pment or personnel
~u~.~ac~ttion~l expertise. The reviewer is responsible.for obtaining
a~s%~tance from others in order.to have the appropriate tests or
s=uc~es conducted. Copy of the study must be appended or referenced as
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INSTRUCTIONS
For each statute, Executive Order or regulation listed belov (referred to
collectively as the "statutes-) an initial
whether t_he Pro~ect ........ determination must be made to ascertain
de e y une. statute. Grantees record this finding by
retraining whether s~aCus 'A' or 'B" applies, as follows:
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Status 'A- applies when ccunpliance with the Federal laws and authorities
specified in section 58.5 is independently determined by the agency (or federally-
responsible grantee) a~d when no formal consultation, permit or agreement is
required. In these situations, enter the letter 'A' i~ the status col~m and
docu~'en= the source of the dete=zL~nation.
Status "B- applies when the project requires formal consultation steps, a
pezm~it or agreement, or ~hen it may have a~ effect on the resources protected by the
~c.c~:pleted prior ~o suhmit~cin, a ........ " - fo_rma~ procedures must be
~ne S~ate ~;~ ....... ? _ .~uuu_c_zor Rexease o~ Fu~ (RROF) to HUD, or to
..... ~u uz comp£ec~on and implementat/on of r-equired procedures
must be retaine~ /~ ~he projec~ Environmental Review Record (ERR).
~s:orlc pro~ioo ~.u:_ _c _) The .grantee and ~he SEPO agree that
=-- .... ~ ~ne Area oI Potential Effects (APE), OR the
'recipient and the SEPo agree that the undertaking will have No Effect on historic
propez~ies wi~h/n the APE; S) The project ~ have an .Effect on historic
propeI-~ies. Complete Procedures, per 36 CFR 800.5, et seq.
.
rloodpl~i: ~a~,_~,,~t ~ &) The project does not involve proper~y acquisition,
m~nageme~, --
cons=ruction or improvement ~ir~utn a 100 year floodpla/n (Zones A or V)
iden=ified b~ FEHA maps, Oa does not i~vol%e a "critical action- (e.g. emergenc~
facility, facil/ty for mobilit~ impaired persons, et~.) wi~lin a 500 ~ear
(Zone -S) ·
t the Wa~er Resource. ~,,..~ . _~_ _ 1OO~ Control Aqencv:
a~jacent to a we ..... ~; rne pro3ec~ does n~t i~v~lve new co
U.s. Co,-,.,s .., .._~' ' The daline&~/.on of we+,---'- -,- .~ .ns~-ruct/on wl.thin or
-_ -~ ~ .~lag.l.ne~,-~. U ~ ~-~ ...... ~ ~ ~ ~e~ on co---~ .......
However,. s~c~ ---~=----~- practicable alt~r~a+~ ..... .:- _ ? _~re. (~ro3ects may
p=ovision of ~he Clean Water Act).. ---~m uz =ng~neer8 under
~Coasea! Zone ~"~q~-~n~, A~ The ...... ' ' ' ' ; ' '
~~~.. _. .... e ~.~ssl~-~ d~ ...... ~. ~e ~~ zone; B)
~le Bou~ ife~ '(8 - - ' .
axe ~n Wa~e= ~ ~ A
~ ~ea desi~ .... . ' Th-' ....
-=~eu ~ ~A for e~=.~ ........ "~~ OR ~e
~) Sole ~o~e ~f~ ~r~d~ of U~rs~g of ~990; B) ~~t wi~ ~e
g ~ ~e ~-~A (~giou
~fars Division of ~A f~ ~e ~l~n~n of P~jec=' ~ga~on ~as~es to
avoid coning ~e ~er; ~nt~ ~e ~~n~~n ~ ~ ~.
Zndanqer~ S~cie~ A) T~ ' :
T~ea~ne -- P~]e~ wzll not '
. . d ~d ~gered s c' · ~fe~ ~y f~~l - '
~Ve~ra~s~ ...... ~ les (~lu~n~ ul e. --: .... Y ~s~d or proposed
.... ~uue COnsultation vi~ ~e U.S.
F; .
(24 C:rR $8.S)
Historic Preservation
Floodplain Management
Wetlands Protection
Coastal Zone
Sole So~r_____ce Aquifers
Endangered Species
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Farmland Protection
Noise Abatement. and
Control (24 CFR $1B)
Explosive and Flammable
Operations (24 CFR 'SlC
Toxic Chemicals/'
~adioactive ~ate:,ials
(HUD Notice 79-33)
A/rport Clear Zones and
Accident Potential Zones
(24 CFR 51D)
on pal
STATUTORY CHEcKLisT,
Checklist of Applicable
Statutes, Executive Order%
and Regu/atioas
Sappo~ Decnmcnm,on (s/d)
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See explanatio~ of checklist responses.in
Section 2.._
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Fish and Wildlife Service in accordance with procedural regulations contained in 50
CFR Pal--c 402. '
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Mild and Scenic R/versz A) The project is not located within a mile of a listed Wild
and Scenic River, OR t--he project will not have an effect on the natural, free
flowing or scenic qualities of a river in the Nations/ Wild and Scen/c Rivers
system; B) Consult with the U.S. Department of InteriOr, Nations/ Park service for
resolution and mitigation assistance.
_A/r Quality, A) The project
(SLP), per contact with the conforms with the __~PA-approved State Tm~.lementation Plan
Negotiate suitable m/t/gation measures with the Air Qu~lit7 Management District or
M~nagement District or Board; B)
Board.
,
.
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Farmland Protectio.: A) The project s'{te does not include prime or unique farmland,
oR o~her fa~-mland ~f s~a~ewide or local impo~ce as iden~ified by the U.s.
e. ~ taz~land, but is o_~_servzce (S.CS), _o~. the project site
Request evaluation of land %~pe from scs Using Form AD 1006, and cons{der the
--~ ~ ~u area committed 'to-~rba~ uses; B)'
resultant re.Lng in the ~rojec= decision, as ~11 u poten~ial mit/gation measures
(including measures ~o protect adverse effect on adjacent fammlands).
moise Abatement and Control~ A) The projec~ does not /~V°lve development of noise
'~si~v. uses, OR the ''biemt noise level i~ 65 LD, (or CKEL) or less
s = ~= ~ uae ro4ec~ a- .... · ~ ..... _ ~u~.uolse levels; B) i the
noise attenua=ion P ' =~---'~ nut,sion aha consider the applicationApoPfYth
measures (NAG 39-40).
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E losive or Fl~le rations: A). The project is located at an Acceptable
Separation DisTance (ASD) from an7 ab0ve~ explosive or flammable
ons~ou o' ....... gaC~ the hazard t~r o,, ~ =. ...... P
the e losxve --- -- ..... me_c_/uate, size aJmd sCren~eh + ...... ~). th.the
uevelopmen= for habi~ac/~n ~e:~__cez-lals.~ A) ~e proJ~ d~s hOC '~lve
bu~ is ; u~ ~e ~'~ - new
- ~ ~~d ~ ........ 3 ~lves new de~l~-~ - ........
wz~ ~ . · ..... ~~ - .000 feet
-__ P ~e~ st~ ~ ~fe~ ~ -~- ~g-n~ de~l~nt for
. d Cle~ Zone ~ ~' ~ ~4~ ....... one (~ ~ wA a
. .~ ..... · ), ~ _ __
~~ ~ ~ . . . ne (~Z), ~ u n ~ -
· uch z - ~ ~x-ld . . ~ o~on
ones, OR ~e -~ ..... ~a~r ~en~~- ~e
b~er,s si~:~e ach~ledghg rece t --, -~y ~er oi ~s fa~ ~d ob~n
~ pr~ide ~ ~ of ~s ~o~ '
Y develo~nt ~s~ce ~s~ .... ~on. It is ~ ~liq not
· ~uy or ~s~ce ~ ~s or ~s ~ess
~e proje~ ~ n~ ~ fre~~y ~ed ~ ~pied by ~le, ~d ~e ~o~
o~ra~r pr~ides ~i==en ~s~ces ~t ~e ~e ~ plus ~. p~hase ~e project
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.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
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IMT'A CT Ot TEGORIES '
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Conformance. vith
Comprehensive
Plans. and zoning
Urban-Impact
Slope'
Source Doc-men%a~io.
__
(Additional materials may be attached.
See explanation of checklist responses.in Section 2.
Erosion -----------
Soil suitabi!i ~.7
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESS
13~A CT C.4 TE G ORLES
Demographic/
Character Changes
Displacement
E=plo~n= and
Income Pa=terns
Source Doc-~entation
(Additional materials may be attached. )
·
See explanation of checklist responses.in Section 2.
Educa~/onal
Commercial Facilities
I!
care
Social Services
Choose from the following list, as applicable, to each Tzrmact Category and enter ~he
appropriate number in ~he boxes beside each category bein~ evaluated:
I - NO /~ac~ is anticipated.
2 -'m°~en~iallybeneficial.
.3 - Poten~ally adverse, requ/~es documentation on1¥
4 - Requires mitigation. . ·
$ - Requires project modifica~ion. ~
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
13tPA CT C~ TEGORIES " ' ~ -----.-----
· ' Source Doc,,-~en~a~ion
(Additional materials may be attached.
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Solid
.
Waste Water
Stor~ Water
.
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Public Safety_pOlice
Public s afeL~/-l~ire
Facili*a/.es ·
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o
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Recreation '
~ .
oo
·
o
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Transpor~a~/on
See explah~ion of checklist responses.in Section 2.
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Chooe,~ from t. he following ': '
meside ea.~ __-'_ _ t~=u uar~gory and enter the
! -: No impac~ is ant/cipated. ' ~- ~-~egory Uein e
2 - Potentiall~ benef£ci~l. '~ g valuated:
.' ~ '~
3 - ?otentiall~ adverse, requtresi'documenta~on only.
4 - :Requ/res mitigat/ou.
5 -. Requ/res project modificationi'-
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ENVIR ONME A L : ASSESSMENT
,,,,
l~I2:'A cr C~ TF. G ORIF. S
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. .
~atural Featuraa
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SouSe Documen~ation '
.
.
(Additional' ~ateria!s may be attached. )
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See explanation of checklist responses .in Section 2.
Surface Wa~er
Unique Natural
Features and
Agricultural-Lands
Vegetation and
Wildlife
, ~v~ u~ ~een prevxo~sl~ consid~re4, ~ ~ ~ric res=es of ~~ .or
1~ si~~ce, S~-~s~d ~gered ~ies, ~fic i~es, e~.
.
~oose f~ ~e foll~ing
appropria=e n~ ~ ~e ~xes ~eide each ~a~ego~ ~ing evaluated:
i - No {~ac= is ~=icipa=ed. '
2 - Po=en~ly ~nefici~.
3 - ~ten~ly adverse, re~es ~eu~tion o~y.
4 - ~~es ~tigation. '
5 - ~~es project ~fication.
ENVmONMENT, _
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ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED: Provide an objective discussio '
environmental i~.acts.of the proposed' action a.m A= _,L n o..f. the
Included ~n this discussion 'the benefits '"" ""~ u~=ernacives to
the propo.sed a.ctlo.n (1.e.., aCtions that were considered but rejected).
of each alternative, and the
reason for eliminating any O~ the alternatives from further
consideration (e.g., enviro~ental impact's that could not be corrected
with mitigation because of p~sical or economic constraints concerns
with health and safety, Lrre.versible and/or irretrievable damage to
resources) ; ·
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1. Proposed Ac~io~ (.Desc.r~. t.h~.- reasons for choosin
which has been ~.he
the hm:mn focus
environment, of this E~Vironmental Assessment? this course of action,
on the bases benefits.
identified ~acts, and a~y Proposed corrective measures to
reduce adverse i~pac~s.)
·
:
.See SectiOn 2
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See Section 2
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