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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 12 C.T. PK FIELD REN 11-5-84CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 12  11-5-84 DATE: Noveneer 5, Inter-Com- TO: FROM: SUBJECT: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR COLUMBUS/TUSTIN PARK FIELO RENOVATION AND LIGHTING PROJECT DISCUSSION: The Community Set-vices Department will be submitting grant applications for renovation and lighting improvements at the Columbus/Tustin Park. Pursuant to State law, this project must comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Community Development Department has prepared the attached Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact which was filed on October 26, 1984. At this time it would be appropriate for the City Council to accelTt staff's filing of a Negative Declaration to facilitate the Community Services Department's State Grant application. RECOI~ENDATION: That the City Council by Minute Order approve the filing of a Negative Declaration for the Columbus/Tustin Park athletic field renovation and lighting project. Director of Community Development DDL:do attachment: Negative Declaration dated 10/26/84 NEGA1,VE DECLARATI- N , CITY OF TUSTIN 300 CENTENNIAL WAY, TUSTIN, CA. 92680 Project Title: Project Location: Project Description: Project Proponent: Columbus-Tustin Park File No. Athletic Field Renovation & Lighting Project 17952 Beneta Way, Tustin, CA 92680 Field Turf Renovation, Backstop Repair & installation of lighting City of Tustin, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin Jeff Kolin, Contact Person: Recreation Telephone:544-8890 Ext. 228 L Superincenden~ The Community Development Department has conducted an initial study for the. above project in accordance with the City of Tustin's procedures regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and on the basis of that study hereby find: That therq .is no substantial evidence that the project may have a ~ significant effect on the environment. That potential significant affects were identified, but revisions have F'] been included in the project plans and agreed to by the applicant that would avoid or mitigate the affects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur. Said revisions are attached to and hereby made a part of this Negative Declaration. Therefore, the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not required. The initial study which provides the basis for this determination is on file at the Community Development Department, City of Tusttn. The public is invited to comment on the appropriateness of this Negative Declaration during the review period, which begins with the public notice of a Negative Declaration and extends for seven calendar days. Upon review by the Community Development Director, this review period may be extended if deemed necessary. REVIEW PERIOD ENDS 4:30 p.m. on ;tcomu.ity p COLUMBUS-TUSTIN ATHLETIC FIELD RENOVATION & LIGHTING PROJECT PROPOSAL Columbus-Tustin Park is located in the City of Tustin in Orange County, California on the corner of Prospect Street and Irvine Avenue. The park is adjacent to an intermediate school owned by the Tustin Unified School District. The park is partially developed at the present time, and contains four lighted tennis courts, 2 lighted softball fields, 2 non-lighted softball fields, restrooms, and a parking lot. The park development completed to date was done under a joint agreement with the City of Tustin, County of Orange, and the Tustin Unified School District, which established community recreation and park use~of the facilities until the year 2026. Future plans for the site call for lighting the two unlighted softball fields, construction of a gymnasium and recreation activities building, additional parking facilities, and landscaping of a passive park area. The proposed project submitted for development in the 1985-86 fiscal year includes the installation of multi-use lighting on the two non-lighted fields, turf renovation on these same fields, and repairs to the backstops on the fields. The improvements will provide much needed lighted fields for both youth and adults in the Tustin area. Strong community support from youth sports groups and adult softball leagues has been expressed. 2 The remaining phases of Columbus-Tustin Park, including the gymnasium and recreation activities building, are delayed pending the completion of a life estate~ agreement effecting 1+ acres of the park land. Funding ~for the gymnasium, activity buil'ding, and parking lot was awarded under the 1980 Bond Act, and is being held until development can occur. The Columbus-Tustin Athletic Field renovation and lighting project will be a cooperative project with the Tustin Unified School District. Manpower 'for field renovation will b~ supplied by the District, and supplies by the City. Maintenance of the facility is shared by the City and District as explained in the attached agreement. The lighting system proposed will provide high quality recreational lighting with minimal environmental impacts. The closest residential development is 300-400 ft. away and screened by trees. Energy efficiency is a primary concern. 1500 watt metal hallide fixtures are proposed, using approximately 30% less energy than the existing system on fields 1 and 2.