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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 11091993 - 1.4 I � TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: November 9, 1993 SUBJECT: Approving Empire Avenue Widening Project, Oakley Area. Project No. 0662-6R4236, CP # 93-58. Specific Request(s) or Recommendations) & Background & Justification I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: FIND, on the basis of the initial study and all comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, ADOPT the Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act,and DIRECT the Public Works Director to begin right of way acquisition and to prepare contract plans and specifications for construction. DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Determination and a Certificate of Fee Exemption: De Minimis Impact Finding with the County Clerk. DIRECT the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of the $25.00 handling fee to the County Clerk. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The estimated project cost is $333,500, funded by Oakley/N. Brentwood Area of Benefit (76%), State Transportation Partnership Program (10%), Deferred Improvement Agreement (9%), and Developer Contributions (5%). III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND: The project consists of widening Empire Avenue from Bedford Lane north to approximately 800 feet south of Oakley Road. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: _ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON NOV 9 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ✓ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT - ) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ES:jlg c\BO:bo9.t11 C heresy certify that this is a true and Correct copy �it an action taken and entered On the minutes of the Orig. Div: Public Works (Design Division) Board of Supe sora on the date shown: Contact: Elmer Schaal (313-2234) M QV 9 i cc: County Administrator ATTESTED: •e PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board Attn: E. Kuevor of Supervisors and County Administrator Auditor-Controller PW Accounting ' Construction Community Development Approving Empire Avenue Widening Project, Oakley Area. November 9, 1993 Page 2 It is needed to provide traffic capacity for the travel corridor. The project has been determined to be in,compliance with the General Plan. A Negative Declaration of environmental significance pertaining to this project was published October 15, 1993 with no protest, and the Board has considered the negative declaration together with all comments received during the public review period. This project has been found to be de minimis in its effect on the environment and is exempt from the $1,250.00 Fish and Game filing fee. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF DETERMINATION CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 851 PINE: STREET 4TH FLOOR NORTH WING MARTINEZ. CALIFORNIA 94553-0095 Telephone: (510) 313-2296 Contact Person: Vickie Germany, Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: EMPIRE AVENUE WIDENING, County File #CP 93-58: The project consists of widening Empire Avenue from Bedford Lane north to approximately 2010' south of Oakley Road in the Oakley Area. The project is needed to fill in the gaps of road improvements between existing completed subdivisions. Empire Avenue currently has one lane in each direction. The ultimate widening begins at Bedford Lane and extends approximately 70' north of EI Monte Drive. The interim widening occurs north of EI Monte Drive to approximately 200' south of Oakley Road. As the adjacent frontage develops in the interim widening area, the subdivision developer is conditioned to complete the improvements. The ultimate configuration will provide the following features: (1) Two traffic lanes and a bike lane in each direction; (2) Drainage inlets and drainage pipe, relocation of drainage ditch; (3) Median island with left tum lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and upgrading of wheel chair ramps at intersections; and (4) Empire Avenue may receive a surface treatment and will ,be striped along the entire length of the project. Project location is described as follows: The project is located in the east county area of Oakley. The area consists of mostly residential development with some undeveloped parcels. The project was approved on Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act: Q An Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified. Q The Project was encompassed by an Environmental Impact Report previously prepared for QA Negative Declaration was issued indicating that preparation of an Environmental Impact Report was not required. Copies of the record of project approval and the Negative Declaration or the final EIR may be examined at the office of the Contra Costa County Community Development Department. QThe Project will not have a significant environmental effect. QThe Project will have a significant environmental effect. Mitigation measures were made a condition of approval of the project. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted. Findings were adopted pursuant to Section 15091 of the State CEOA Guidelines. 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: Department of Fish & Game Fees Due: County Public Works Department EIR -$850 Total Due: $ 255 Glacier Drive Neg. Dec. - $1,250 Total Paid: $ Martinez, CA 94553 X DeMinimis Findings - $0 Attn: Janet Frattini X County Clerk - $25 Receipt #: CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF DETERMINATION CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 951 PINE STREET 4TH FLOOR NORTH WING MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-0095 Telephone: (510) 313-2296 Contact Person: Vickie Germany, Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: EMPIRE AVENUE WIDENING, County File #CP 93-58: The project consists of widening Empire Avenue from Bedford Lane north to approximately 200' south of Oakley Road in the Oakley Area. The project is needed to fill in the gaps of road improvements between existing completed subdivisions. Empire Avenue currently has one lane in each direction. The ultimate widening begins at Bedford Lane and extends approximately 70' north of EI Monte Drive. The interim widening occurs north of EI Monte Drive to approximately 200' south of Oakley Road. As the adjacent frontage develops in the interim widening area, the subdivision developer is conditioned to complete the improvements. The ultimate configuration will provide the following features: (1) Two traffic lanes and a bike lane in each direction; (2) Drainage inlets and drainage pipe, relocation of drainage ditch; (3) Median island with left tum lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and upgrading of wheel chair ramps at intersections; and (4) Empire Avenue may receive a surface treatment and will be striped along the entire length of the project. Project location is described as follows: The project is located in the east county area of Oakley. The area consists of mostly residential development with some undeveloped parcels. The project was approved on Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act: QAn Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified. QThe Project was encompassed by an Environmental Impact Report previously prepared for A Negative Declaration was issued indicating that preparation of an Environmental Impact Report was not required. Copies of the record of project approval and the Negative Declaration or the final EIR may be examined at the office of the Contra Costa County Community Development Department. The Project will not have a significant environmental effect. Q The Project will have a significant environmental effect. Mitigation measures were made a condition of approval of the project. A statement of overriding considerations was adopted. (Findings were adopted pursuant to Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Date: By: Community Development Department Representative AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING I declare that on 1 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: Department of Fish & Game Fees Due: County Public Works Department EIR - $850 Total Due: $ 255 Glacier Drive Neg. Dec. - $1,250 Total Paid: $ Martinez, CA 94553 X DeMinimis.Findings - $0 Attn: Janet Frattini X County Clerk - $25 Receipt #: