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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09211999 - C8-C9 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR or CHIEF ENGINEER DATE: September 21, 1999 SUBJECT: Approve Delta Road Bike Lane Project, Knightsen Area Project No. 0662-6R4178 CDD-CP #99-58. Specific Request(s) or Recommendation(s) & Background & Justification I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE the Delta Road Bike Lane Project, and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 4h Categorical Exemption. DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Community Development for processing, and a $25 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON September 21, 1999 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER I hereby certify that this is a true and correct VOTE OF SUPERVISORS copy of an action taken and entered on the X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT None minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date AYES: NOES: shown. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVIRO\2000projects\Deltand.Bike ATTESTED: September 21, 1999 Lane\Board Order Delta Road Bike Lane.doc Orig.Div: Public Works Design Division PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Contact: Pete Warden, Design Supervisors and County Administrator cc: County Administrator Attn: E. Kuevor Auditor-Controller By Community Development-D. Foley Deputy PW Accounting Construction E. Crosby, Engineering Services SUBJECT: Approve Approve Delta Road Bike Lane Project, Knightsen Area. Project No. 0662-6R4178 CDD-CP #99-58. DATE: September 21, 1999 PAGE: 2 II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $267,000, funded by Transportation Development Act (66%), Measure C [34%]. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: The project consists of the creation of bicycle lanes within existing rights-of-way on Delta Rd. from Second St. in Knightsen, west to Marsh Creek . It is needed in order to improve bicycle access between the Marsh Creek Trail and the community of Knightsen. The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and is exempt from CEQA because it consists of the minor public alteration in the condition of the land and vegetation and will not result in the removal of any scenic resource. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE'., September 21, 1999 SUBJECT: Approve CEQA for the Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Drive Traffic Signal, Danville Area. Project No: 0662-6U4190, CDD-CP #99-56. Specific Request(s) or Recornmendation(s) & Background &Justification I. RECOMMENDED ACTION,: APPROVE the Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Drive Traffic Signal Project, and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 3d Categorical Exemption. DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Community Development for processing, and a $25 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATUR Lz Vi 6 RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR V RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER September 20, 1999 VOTE OF SUPERVISORS None x UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AYES: NOES: I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an ABSENT: ABSTAIN: action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board TT:kw of Supervisors on the date shown. G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVIR0199projects\CEQAonly\Board Orders\Cam- Tass @ Blackhawk Signal.doc (Form Revised 2/97) ATTESTED: September 21, 1999 Orig.Div: Public Works(Engineering Services Division) PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Contact:P.Warden,Design phone: 31 3-2248 cc: Administrator-E.Kuevor and County Administrator Auditor-Controller Community Development—D.Foley Public Works: Accounting By Construction Deputy Environmental,T.Torres Design,P.Warden Transp. Eng.-S. Kersevan SUBJECT: Approve the Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Drive Traffic Signal project, Danville Area. Project No:0662-6U4190, CDD-CP #99-56 DATE: September 21, 1999 PAGE: 2 II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $173,000.00 funded by County Road Funds (100%). III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: The project consists of constructing a traffic signal by drilling foundations, trenching for conduit, installing pullboxes, installing detector loops, installing vehicular and pedestrian traffic signal facilities, and other related work. All work will be completed within the public right of way and on Blackhawk Drive, which is a private road. An easement will be obtained from the Blackhawk Homeowners Association to install detector loops on Blackhawk Drive. No utility relocation is anticipated. Excavation associated with the signal project is for foundations, conduit runs and pullboxes only This purpose of this project is to construct a traffic signal to provide a higher level of efficiency for traffic using the intersection. The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and is exempt from CEQA because the project consists of the construction of a new small facility located on a previously developed site. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT#0662-604190 CP#99-56 PROJECT NAME: Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Drive Traffic Signal PREPARED BY: Trina Torres DATE: July 29, 1999 APPROVED BY: 1; DATE: 1("a (q5 RECOMMENDATIONS: (X) Categorical Exemption (Class 3d) ( ) Negative Declaration Environmental Impact Report Required ( ) Conditional Negative Declaration The project will not have a significant effect on the environment The recommendation is based on the following: The project consists of the construction of a new small facility located on a previously developed site. What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts N/A USGS Quad Sheet Diablo Base Map Sheet# T1 8 Parcel# N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: The project is located at the intersection of Camino Tassajara and Blackhawk Drive, in the south county area, near the Town of Danville (Figures 1 — 3). 2. Project Description: The project consists of constructing a traffic signal by drilling foundations, trenching for conduit, installing pullboxes, installing detector loops, installing vehicular and pedestrian traffic signal facilities, and other related work. All work will be completed within the public right of way and on Blackhawk Drive, which is a private road. An easement will be obtained from the Blackhawk Homeowners Association to install detector loops on Blackhawk Drive. No utility relocation is anticipated. Excavation associated with the signal project is for foundations, conduit runs and pullboxes only. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? [ ] yes [X] no [ ] maybe (Nature of concern): 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [ ] yes [X] no Agency Name(s) 6. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? Yes. 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Project Description: The project consists of constructing a traffic signal by drilling foundations, trenching for conduit, installing pullboxes, installing detector loops, installing vehicular and pedestrian traffic signal facilities, and other related work. All work will be completed within the public right of way and on Blackhawk Drive, which is a private road. An easement will be obtained from the Blackhawk Homeowners Association to install detector loops on Blackhawk Drive. No utility relocation is anticipated. Excavation associated with the signal project is for foundations, conduit runs and pullboxes only. Project location: The project is located Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Drive, in the south county, Danville area. This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project(Sec. 15268) Other Statutory Exemption, Section Declared Emergency(Sec. 15269(a)) General Rule of Applicability (Section 15061(b)(3) Emergency Project(Sec. 15269(b)or(c)) X Categorical Exemption, Class 3d for the following reason(s):The project consists of the construction of a new small facility located on a previously developed site. Date: By: Community Development Department Representative AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date. Signature Title Applicant: County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Trina Torres County Clerk Fee$50 Due /tt G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVlROk99projects\CEQAonly\ NOMCamino Tass at Blackhawk Signal.doc CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Notice of Exemption Contra Costa County Community Development Department 651 Pine Street,4th Floor-North Wing, McBrien Administration Building Martinez, CA 94553-0095 Telephone: (925) 313-2296 Contact Person:Cece Sellgren - Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Dr. Traffic Signal, County File CP#99-56. Project Description: The project consists of constructing a traffic signal by drilling foundations, trenching for conduit, installing pullboxes, installing detector loops, installing vehicular and pedestrian traffic signal facilities, and other related work. All work will be completed within the public right of way and on Blackhawk Drive, which is a private road. An easement will be obtained from the Blackhawk Homeowners Association to install detector loops on Blackhawk Drive. No utility relocation is anticipated. Excavation associated with the signal project is for foundations, conduit runs and pullboxes only. Project location: The project is located Camino Tassajara at Blackhawk Drive, in the south county, Danville area. This project is exempt from CEQA as a: Ministerial Project(Sec. 15268) Other Statutory Exemption, Section Declared Emergency(Sec. 15269(a)) General Rule of Applicability (Section 15061(b)(3) Emergency Project(Sec. 15269(b)or(c)) X Categorical Exemption, Class 3d for the following reason(s):The project consists of the construction of a new small facility located on a previously developed site. Date: By: Community Development Department Representative AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING I declare that on I received and posted this notice as required by California Public Resources Code Section 21152(c). Said notice will remain posted for 30 days from the filing date. Signature Title Applicant: County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Trina Torres County Clerk Fee$50 Due /tt G:\GrpData\EngSvc\ENVIRO\99projects\CEQAonly\ NOMamino Tass at Blackhawk Signal.doc