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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 05041993 - 1.7 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: May 4, 1993 SUBJECT: Approve Bicycle Feeder Trail, West Pittsburg and Rodeo Waterfront Bike Lanes, Rodeo. CDD-CP#93-5 Project No. 0662-6R4138 - 0662-6R4137. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: APPROVE project, and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 4H, Section 15304 Categorical Exemption, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to prepare contract plans and specifications for construction. DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. DIRECT the Public Works Director to arrange for payment of the $25.00 handling fee to the County Clerk for filing of the Notice of Exemption. II. Financial Impact: The estimated project costs are$85,000 for the West Pittsburg Bicycle Feeder Trail and $43,500 for the Rodeo Waterfront bike lanes, which will be funded by Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds (100%) III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The West Pittsburg Bicycle Feeder Trail project includes construction of approximately 1800 LF of Class 1 bike trail along the EBMUD right-of-way and a County owned parcel from Riverside Dr. to the intersection of Willow Pass Road and the Port Chicago Highway. It is needed to connect to a proposed bike/pedestrian trail from a nApr subdivision (to the north-west) to the proposed Delta/DeAnza Trail to be construct d 97. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: 4/1 , _ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON MAY 4 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED V OTHER VOT-OF SUPERVISORS V07- UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of tre CB:eh Hoard of Supe , W the late hown. c:B04b.t5 ATTESTED: IA l9 PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board Attachment of Supervisors and Couny Administrator By ,. a Y r�o.Ln-JIL- Az- -- -,fleputy Orig. Div: Public Works (Transportation Eng.) Contact: Christopher Bailey, Tel. 313-2339 cc: See Page 2 Approve Bicycle Feeder Trail, West Pittsburg and Rodeo Waterfront Bike Lanes, Rodeo. May 4, 1993 Page 2 III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:ound: (Cont.) The Rodeo Waterfront Bike Lanes project includes restriping approximately 2400 LF of San Pablo Avenue to the Unocal Plant Intersection in Rodeo. It is needed as a segment of the proposed North Contra Costa Shoreline Corridor Feeder Trails Plan that will ultimately link Rodeo to Crockett with bike lanes. The projects have been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and are exempt from CEQA because they involve minor alterations to existing lands and road facilities as a Categorical Exemption, Class 4H, Section 15304. IV. Consequences of Negative Action: Delay in approving the project will result in a delay of design and construction and may jeopardize funding. cc: E. Kuevor, CAO J. Bueren, Transportation Engineering R. Gilchrist, Accounting Community Development - r 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: (510) 313-2296 Contact Person: Vickie Germany - Public Works Dent. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: County File #CP 93-5 consists of: 1) BICYCLE FEEDER TRAIL, WEST PITTSBURG and 2) RODEO WATERFRONT BIKE LANES Proiect Description is attached. This project is exempt from CEOA 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)) xx Categorical Exemption, Class 4h Section 15304 for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Bicycle Feeder Trail: The proposed construction of the Class I paved bike trail will involve a minor alteration to existing land conditions but will not impact any scenic resources. The existing East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) right-of-way and two County owned lots will be;utilized to develop the trail. Rodeo Waterfront Bike Lanes: The construction of the proposed bike lanes in,Rodeo will result in minor alteration to existing road facilities but will not involve the removal of any mature, scenic trees. 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 Department of Fish and Game Fee - Exempt 255 Glacier Drive Martinez, CA 94553 County Clerk Fee $25 Due Receipt # Attn: Janet Frattini Proiect.Description and location for County Flle #CP 93-5 Bicycle Feeder Trail: The proposed trail will be constructed within the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) right- of-way and small portions of thio County owned parcels. The. proposed 12-foot wide feeder trail will serve as a pedestrian/bicycle route through a residential area, and will also allow access to two schools and a community park located in the vicinity. The feeder trail will link up with the proposed Delta De Anza Trail at Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road and connect to existing sidewalk improvements at Riverside Drive. Minor grading will occur to create a level surface. Inadequate corrugated metal drainage pipes will be replaced at this location. Rodeo Waterfront Bike laneg: The proposed Class II bike lanes will originate at the entrance to the Rodeo Marina on (Pacific Street) and extend east, on: both sides of San Pablo Avenue, approximately 3,600 feet in length to the Union Oil Company. The proposed striping and signing will delineate a bike lane and improve cycling safety. The bicycle lanes are included in the North Contra Costa County Shoreline Corridor and Rodeo Waterfront Feasibility Study and the EBRPD Masterplan. The lanes will provide access to (existing and proposed) EBRPD lands. Existing curb and gutter adequately handle drainage in the area. Some shoulder areas will need widening and minor reconstruction. Approximately 800 linear feet of curb and gutter will be added where needed along San Pablo Avenue. The existing roadway is narrow in areas and no additional right-of-way is available, so parking will be restricted. In areas where right-of-way permits, an 8 foot parking lane will be established. Parking areas are planned for the north side of San Pablo Avenue, between Parker Avenue and Railroad Avenue,to accommodate the small number of businesses located there. Nearby residential dwellings have adequate parking facilities. CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FILE # WO# 1025 CP#��—� PROJECT NAME: 1.) Bicycle Feeder Trail, West Pittsburg 2.) Rodeo Waterfront Bike Lanes PREPARED BY: Janet Frattini 1 DATE: January 27, 1993 REVIEWED BY: 1�?.� �. DATE: 011 t.R3 [./] Categorical Exemption (Class 4h) [) Negative Declaration [] Environment Impact Report Required [] Conditional Negative Declaration The project Will Not have a significant effect on the environment. This recommendation is based on the following: 1.) The proposed construction of the Class 1 paved bike trail will involve a minor alteration to existing land conditions but will not impact any scenic resources. The existing East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) right-of-way and two County owned lots will be utilized to develop the trail. 2.) The construction of the proposed bike lanes in Rodeo will result in minor alteration to existing road facilities but will not involve the removal of any mature, scenic trees. What Changes to the Project Would Mitigate the Identified Impacts, (List mitigation measures for any Significant Impacts and Conditional Negative Declaration). N/A USGS Quad Sheet Base Map Sheet Parcel# 1.) Honker Bay E-1.7 098-350-013 & 098-350-045 2.) Mare Island D-7 N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: 1.) The proposed Bicycle Feeder Trail (approximately 1660 feet in length) will be located in a residential area of West Pittsburg. The proposed .trail will extend southeast from Riverside Drive to the intersection of Willow Pass Road and Port Chicago Highway (Figures 1 & 2). 2.) The project is located in the west county area of Rodeo t(Figure 3). The waterfront area is a mixture of commercial and residential development. 2. Project Description: 1.) The proposed trail will be constructed within the East'Bayk'IMunicipal Utility District (EBMUD) right-of-way and small portions of two County owned parcels. (Figure 2). The proposed 12 foot wide feeder trail will serve as a pedestrian/bicycle route through a residential area, and will also allow access to two schools and a community park located in the vicinity. The feeder trail will link up with the proposed Delta De Anza Trail at Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road and connect to existing sidewalk improvements at Riverside Drive (Figure 2). Minor grading will occur to create a level surface. Inadequate corrugated metal drainage pipes will be replaced at this location. i Bike Lanes .� Page Two January 27, 1992 2.) The proposed Class II bike lanes will originate at the entrance to the Rodeo Marina on (Pacific Street) and extend east, on both sides of San Pablo Avenue, approximately 3,600 feet in length to the Union Oil Company (Figures 3 & 4). The proposed striping and signing will delineate a bike lane and improve cycling safety. The bicycle lanes are included in the North Contra Costa County Shoreline Corridor and Rodeo Waterfront Feasibility Study and the EBRPD Masterplan. The lanes will provide access to (existing and proposed) EBRPD lands. Existing curb and gutter adequately handle drainage in the area. Some shoulder areas will need widening and minor reconstruction. Approximately 800 linear feet of curb and gutter will be added where needed along San Pablo Avenue (Figure 4). The existing roadway is narrow in areas and no additional right-of-way is available, so parking will be restricted. In areas where right-of-way permits, an 8 foot parking lane will be established (Figure 5). Parking areas are planned for the north side of San Pablo Avenue, between Parker Avenue and Railroad Avenue, to accommodate the small number of businesses located there. Nearby residential dwellings have adequate parking facilities. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate'.significant public concern? [ ] yes [] no [/] maybe (Nature of concern): 2.) Approximately four businesses located on the north side of San Pablo Avenue (between Parker Avenue and Railroad Avenue) may be impacted by limited or no street parking due to the installation of the bike lanes. However, the types of businesses (i.e. auto body, cabinet shop, fencing company, and auto repair) do not require a large number of on-street parking spaces and off-street parking appears to be available. 4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [./] yes [ ] no Agency Name(s) 1.) East Bay Municipal Utility District for lease agreement to access right-of-way. 2.) No 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? 1.) Pittsburg 2.) No :jef xbikelane.ini (form rev.7/31/91)