HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03011994 - 1.11 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: March 1, 1994
SUBJECT: Approve Hap Magee Park Bicycle Lane/Signal Project, Danville area.
Project No.: 0662-6134008. CDD-CP# 94-7.
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
APPROVE project, and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act
Class 4(h), 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. Financiallmpact:
No General Fund impact. The estimated project cost is $150,000 for the Hap Magee Park
Bicycle Lane/Signal project, which will be funded by Transportation Development Act (TDA)
funds (100%).
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The Hap Magee Park Bicycle Lane/Signal Project includes striping, paving and a 4-way
traffic/pedestrian signal at Camille Avenue and Danville Blvd.
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_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY AD INISTRATOR
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RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD'COMMITTEE
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Contact: Nancy'Wein, Tel. 313-2275
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Approve Hap Magee Park Bicycle Lane/Signal Project, Danville area.
March 1, 1994
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III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: (Cont.)
The Class II bicycle lanes will connect the Iron Horse Trail to newly constructed Hap Magee
Park. It is also a segment in the Las Trampas to Mt. Diablo Regional Trail.
The project has been determined to be in compliance with the General Plan and is exempt from
CEQA as a Categorical Exemption, Class 4(h), Section 15304 because it involves minor
alterations to public lands to create bicycle lanes in existing right of way.
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
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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 Deet.
Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: HAP MAGEE PARK BIKE LANES/SIGNAL #CP
94-7: The project consists of striping Class II bike lanes on the north and south sides of Camille Avenue
from the Iron Horse Trail to Danville Boulevard. A signal will be installed and a crosswalk striped at Danville
Boulevard, just east of the neighborhood. Subject project is located in a residential neighborhood of Danville
in south county. The proposed bike lanes, signal, and crosswalk will provide safe access to Hap Magee Park
which is located across Danville Boulevard, just east of the neighborhood.
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
The project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
The proposed striping of the Class II bike lanes and installation of a signal and crosswalk will involve a minor
alteration to existing land conditions but will not impact any scenic resources. All work will be done within
the existing right of way. Completion of this project will provide an important link between the Iron Horse
Trail and the Hap Magee Park facilities, thereby enhancing recreational opportunities for bicyclists,
pedestrians, and equestrians.
Date: By:
Community Development Department Representative
AFFIDAVIT OF FILING AND POSTING
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
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COSTA INITIAL STUDY 1
COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
Project # 0667-6R4008
CP#q4—1
PROJECT NAME: Hap Magee Park Bike Lanes\Signal
PREPARED BY: Janet Frattin`i DATE: January 24, 1994
REVIEWED BY: : yW2�� DATE:
RECOMIAENDATIONS:
(.� Categorical Exemption (Class 4h) ( ). Negative Declaration
( ) Environment 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 proposed striping of the Class II bike lanes and installation of a signal and crosswalk
will involve a minor alteration to existing land conditions but will not impact any scenic
resources. All work will be done within the existing right-of-way. Completion of this project
will provide an important link between the Iron Horse Trail and the Hap Magee Park
facilities, thereby enhancing recreational opportunities for bicyclists, pedestrians, and
equestrians.
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 Danville Base Map Sheet # S15 Parcel # N/A
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Location: The project is located in a residential neighborhood of Danville in south
county (Figure 1). The proposed bike lanes, signal, and crosswalk will provide safe
access to Hap Magee Park which is located across Danville Boulevard, just east of
the neighborhood.
2. Project Description: The project consists of striping Class II bike lanes on the north
and south sides of Camille Avenue from the Iron Horse Trail to Danville Boulevard.
A signal will be installed and a crosswalk striped at Danville Boulevard for access to
Hap Magee Park (Figure 2).
3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public
concern? [ ] yes [ ] no [✓] maybe (Nature of concern): Four homeowners' street
parking will be restricted within the affected area of Camille Avenue. However,
adjacent side streets provide adequate parking.
4. Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [ ] yes
[✓] no Agency Name(s)
5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? (Name) Yes, the Town of
Danville.
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