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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05061997 - C5 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DATE: May 6, 1997 SUBJECT: Approve Delta Road Bike Lanes Project, Knightsen Area. Project Number: 0662-6R4184, CDD-CP# 97-30. SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. Recommended Action: DETERMINE that the project is a California Environmental Quality Act Class 4h 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 payment of the $25.00 handling Fee to the County Clerk for filing of the Notice of Exemption. II. Financiallmpact: This project will have no impact on the General Fund. The estimated project cost is $61,000, Funded by Transportation Development Act Grant (100%). III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background: The project includes widening the existing pavement on Delta Road from Knightsen Avenue, west to the Marsh Creek Trail and striping the road for bike lanes, approximately one mile in length. It is needed to provide bike lanes along Delta Road between the Town of knightsen and the Marsh Creek Trail. Continued on Attachment: X SIGNA RE: ' _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMI TOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON W 7&,, /17 q7 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS �y"' UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: thereby cerety that this Is a true and correct Copy ct an action taken and entered on tha minutea of Board of Supery 0n the date s AS:as:eh MMS, g:\transeng\bo97te\bo6Delta.t5 asw BATCH � otd,� Orig. Div.: Public Works (TE) Contact: Al Schaal, 313-2234 ' c: Community Development: A. Woods PW Accounting Approve Delta Road Bike Lanes Project, Knightsen Area. May 6, 1997 Page 2 IV. Consequences of Neaative 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) 313-2284 Contact Person:Joseph J. Olsen - Public Works Dept. Project Description, Common Name (if any) and Location: Delta Road Bike Lanes, County File #CP 97-30: The project consists of widening the existing pavement on Delta Road from Knightsen Avenue, west to the Marsh Creek Trail, approximately one mile in length. To accommodate striping for bike lanes, on both sides of the road, the roadway will need to be widened approximately 12 feet. Minor widening, striping, and associated features are minor in nature and will occur within existing right-of- way. Project location: Delta Road is located in the east county area of Knightsen. 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)) ✓ Categorical Exemption, 4h for the following reason(s): The project consists of road widening for creation of bicycle lanes within existing rights-of-way, which is a minor public alteration in the condition of land. No scenic resources 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 remain posted for 30 days from the filing date. Signature Title Applicant: County Public Works Department 255 Glacier Drive Martinez,CA 94553 Attn: Janet Frattini County Clerk Fee$25 Due h\noe's\deltard.noe (Rev.4/97) CONTRA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT to COSTA INITIAL STUDY COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE PROJECT#0676-6P1025 CP#97-30 PROJECT NAME: Delta Road Bike Lanes PREPARED BY: Janet Frattini \ DATE:April 7, 1997 APPROVED BY. ��Uuo� DATE: QPlllL.q RECOMMENDATIONS: (✓) 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 project consists of road widening for creation of bicycle lanes within existing rights-of-way,which is a minor public alteration in the condition of land. No scenic resources will be removed as a result of the activity. What changes to the project would mitigate the identified impacts. N/A USGS Quad Sheet Brentwood Base Map Sheet#J27 Parcel#N/A GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Location: Delta Road is located in the east county area of Knightsen (Figures 1 &2). 2. Project Description: Delta Road provides a link for local residents and a nearby school to the Marsh Creek Trail which is a part of the East Bay Regional Park District trail system. The project consists of widening the existing pavement on Delta Road from Knightsen Avenue,west to the Marsh Creek Trail, approximately one mile in length(Figure 3). To accommodate striping for bike lanes, on both sides of the road, the roadway will need to be widened approximately 12 feet. Minor widening, striping,and associated features are minor in nature and will occur within existing right-of-way. - - - - - - 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? 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Olsen, Associate Engineer, Design Division -' (Contact Person: Janet Frattini ) SUBJECT: MANDATORY REFERRAL FOR GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE We have reviewed the attached project, CP# 97-30, Delta Road Bike Lanes to determine if mandatory referral for General Plan Conformance, as required by Section 65402 of the Government Code, is necessary. I recommend the project needs no further mandatory referral clearance from County staff.subject to the following actions: ( ) 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. ( ) 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 we request Community Development staff to process this project in the following manner: ( ) 65402 review is required. Community Development staff should carry this matter before the appropriate Planning Commission. The map of the project site and description is attached. ( ) 65402 review must be withheld until completion of an Environmental Impact Report on this project. ( ) Other procedures. i nn Approved By: Community Development h:\mr4gpc\deltard.gpc (Form Revised 1-8-97) Community Contra Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development Development Costa Department County Administration Building County 651 Pine Street = 4th Floor, North Wing Martinez, California 94553-0095 Phone: 335-1235 ! April 15, 1997 it County File #CP 97-30 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 97-30. DELTA ROAD BIKE LANES. IN THE KNIGHTSEN AREA. 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 no have a significant effect on the environment. Your project falls within the following category: Ix) AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) IS NOT REQUIRED. W) The project is categorically exempt (Class 4h ). ( ) The CEQA requirements are accommodated by the EIR previously prepared for ( ) 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). 1 ) 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) 335-1210. Sincerely yours Harvey E. Bragdon Director of Community Development By: :gms shl\t