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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 04251995 - 1.12 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: April 25, 1995 SUBJECT: San Pablo Avenue Pathway Project, Richmond area. Project No.: 0662-6R4187. CDD-CP#95-24 SPECIFIC REQUESTS) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: APPROVE project, and DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 1 c, Section 15301(b)(3) Categorical Exemption, and DIRECT the Public Works Director to prepare contract plans and specifications for construction, and DIRECT the Director of Community Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and 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 cost of the project is $39,000 which will be funded by Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds (90%) and the County Road Funds (10%). There is no impact to the County's General Fund. III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The project consists of constructing a six foot wide asphalt concrete pathway along San Pablo Avenue extending from the signalized intersection of Shamrock Drive to an existing concrete sidewalk approximately 650 feet east of Shamrock Drive. e pathway allows pedestrians to access transit facilities and the Tara Hills Shopping Cen Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE: _ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ONQQ35� 199 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_ VOCE OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SK:eh I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of g:\transeng\skow\B025.t4 an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. Orig. Div: Public Works (T/E) ATTESTED 1 of �`— PHIL BA HELOR,Clerk the Board Contact: Heather Ballenger Tel. 313-2258 of Supervisors and County Administrator cc: Auditor/Controller _ PW Accounting M.Avalon (E/S) By, ,Deputy V. Germany(Design) Delta Road Pathway Project April 25, 1995 Page 2 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 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 Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: SAN PABLO AVENUE PATHWAY County File #CP 95-24: The proposed project involves the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle pathway. Approximately, a 650-foot long by 6=foot wide pathway will be constructed along San Pablo Avenue to join an existing sidewalk just north of Bonnie Drive. Minor intersection improvements (i.e., installation of wheelchair ramps) are also included. The pathway links the residential area with nearby shopping and transit facilities. Subject project is located as follows: San Pablo Avenue is located in the unincorporated west county area of EI Sobrante. 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 (01 ✓ Categorical Exemption, Class 1c Section 15301 for the following reason(s): The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The project consists of the minor alteration of existing conditions with the roadway right of way and involves no expansion of use beyond previously existing. No scenic resource will be removed as a result of the activity. 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 Pemain 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 PROJECT NAME: San Pablo Avenue Pathway PREPARED BY: Janet Frattini r" t DATE: March 9, 1995 REVIEWED BY DATE: RECOMMENDATIONS (✓) Categorical Exemption (Class 1c) ( ) 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 project consists of the minor"aIteration of existing condtions within the roadway right- of-way and involves no expansion of use beyond previously existing. , No scenic resources will be removed as a result of the activity 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 Richmond Base Map Sheet# G5 Parcel # 405-161-024 405-161-001 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Location:,.-., an Pablo Avenue is located in the unincorporated west county area of EI Sobrante. 2. Project Description: The proposed project involves the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle Nd eeWA& Approximately a 650' long by 6'wide pathway.will be constructed along San Pablo Avenue to join an existing sidewalk just north of Bonnie Drive. Minor intersection improvements(i.e. installation of wheelchair tamps) are also included. The pathway Links the residential area with nearby shopping and transit facilities. 3. Does it appear that any feature of the project will generate significant public concern? [] yes [✓] no [] maybe (Nature of concern): 4. ' Will the project require approval or permits by other than a County agency? [✓] yes I] no Agency.Name(s) East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) for an encroachment permit. 5. Is the project within the Sphere of Influence of any city? (Name) Yes, Pinole. lef c:loatemphsanpablo.Ini FIGURE 1 v �J .n 'n o r' n Q uz O z � m z c =D n rn (� �• D�-�-, �--to �..� ..... 74 4 "' 0 -o p cn 0 m r (A rn > c a. • r- rn a3 M rn CC= Z D C4 t - FIGURE 2 I►- i 1 ! rA ( N�N cy ►-� r 1 3> tt N� loft i ------ �o( z t -- -- StN4►-taocv- 1 � Im CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: ala 3j�� TO: Development Engineer/Architect FROM: James W. Cutler, Assistant Director of Comprehefr5tye Planning SUBJECT: MANdATORY REFERRAL FOR GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE Community Development staff has reviewed the attached project, CP 95-c;Ri to determine if mandatory referral for General Plan Conformance, as required by Section 65402 of the Government Code, is necessary. The project needs no further mandGLory referral clearance from County staff subject to the foll actions: X X This project has been determined to be exempt from 65402 review. ( ) This project has been determined to be exempt from 65402 review in accordance with the Board of Supervisors Resolution 81/522 because the project involves a'road alignment project of a minor nature. ( ) This project should be referred to the City of for 65402 review. ` y ( ) Community Development staff makes the following attached recommendation which should be incorporated into the staff report on this matter. The project needs mandatory referral and County staff will process this project in the following manner: ( ) 65402 review is required. Community Development staff will carry this matter before the appropriate Planning Commission. ( ) 65402 review must be withheld until completion of an Environmental Impact Report on this project. O Other procedures.. JWC:gms c:sh1\MR4gpc CHarvey E. Bragdon Community Contra Development Director of Community Development Department COSta County Administration Building County 651 Pine Street 4th Floor, North Wing F Martinez, California 94553-0095 Phone: 646-4202 ':4..d- s April 5, 1995 Co County File #CP 95-24 Attention: Public Works Department Janet Frattini - Design Division Dear Applicant: The Contra Costa County Community Development Department has completed an initial study of the environmental significance of the project represented by your pending application bearing County File Number CP 95-24 (San Pablo Avenue Pathway). In conformance with Contra Costa County Guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), it has been determined that your project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Your project falls within the following category: (✓) AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS NOT REQUIRED. (✓) The project is categorically exempt (Class 1 c ). ( ) The CEQA requirements are accommodated by the EIR previously prepared for ( 1 A statement that an EIR is not required (Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been filed by the Community Development Department (unless appealed)). ( ) Other: General Rule of Applicability (Section 15061(b)(3)) ( ) AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS REQUIRED.. ( ) The complexity of your project requires your submission of additional special reports or information (as outlined on the attached sheet) (which will be outlined in a forthcoming letter). ( ) A consultant will be hired to prepare the environmental impact report. This procedure is explained on the attached sheet. Preparation of the EIR cannot be started until the fee and additional information requested is received by the Community Development Department. If you have questions concerning this determination or desire additional information relative to environmental impact report regulations, please call (510) 646-2031 and ask for Debbie Chamberlain. Sincerely yours Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development By. :gms shl�t