HomeMy WebLinkAbout096-87RESOLUTION NO. 96-87
CERTIFYING NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR EL CERRO
BOULEVARD EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville caused an Environmental
Assessment to be prepared to meet the requirements of both the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, on May 31, 1985 the city Engineer for the Town
of Danville approved the Environmental Assessment for
circulation; and,
WHEREAS, on May 21,1985 the Caltrans Chief of Local
Assistance approved the Environmental Assessment for
circulation; and,
WHEREAS, on September 19, 1985, the Division
Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration approved the
Environmental Assessment for circulation; and,
WHEREAS, on May 5, 1986 the Town of Danville amended
the General Plan for the E1 Cerro Area; and,
WHEREAS, in September 1986 the Town of Danville had
updated traffic and noise studies for the Environmental
Assessment; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville made the Environmental
Assessment available to the public at least 30 days prior to the
scheduled public hearing; and,
WHEREAS, on November 6, 1986, the Town of Danville held
a public hearing as a forum for discussion of the proposed
location, right-of-way and major design features, and social,
economic and other effects of the project; and,
WHEREAS, the public record was open for ten days beyond
the public hearing so that written statements and exhibits
concerning the project could be submitted to the Engineering
Department; and,
WHEREAS, responses to written and oral comments were
prepared; and,
WHEREAS, on April 21, 1987 the City Engineer requested
a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) from the Federal
Highway Admini~tration~ and,
WHEREAS, on May 21, 1985 the Caltrans Chief of Local
Assistance concurred with the request for a FONSI; and,
WHEREAS, on August 31, 1987 the Division Administrator
of the Federal Highway Administration issued a Finding of No
Significant Impact (FONSI); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 15221-15225 of the
Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act the Town of Danville intends to utilize the federal
documents in place of a Negative Declaration as it believes it
meets the requirements of CEQA,
Be it resolved, that with inclusion on the following mitigation
measures the Town of Danville hereby finds that the project will
not have a significant effect on the environment:
·
Run off during construction shall be controlled by
constructing the bridge first. West Terrace Road
shall be second and East Terrace section shall be
last. This phasing will help direct runoff to
existing catch basins rather than several points
into the stream.
Ground clearing shall be done in non-rainy season
(between February and October) to reduce erosion
of unvegetated slopes and services.
2
To reduce dust during construction activities
exposed all surfaces shall be regularily sprinkled
according to Caltrans standard specifications.
·
Large trees adjacent to the right-of-way or
improvement edge will be preserved. Only trees on
the terraces and trees which are (or may grow to
be) over 30 feet on the slopes under the bridge
shall be removed· Shrub removal shall be confined
to areas needed for structural elements of the
bridge· Creek slopes shall be planted with native
species to recover wildlife habitat and to
decrease erosion and runoff·
·
The project shall be limited to two travel lanes
plus a left turn lane at the LaGonda intersection
and shall be posted for a maximum speed of 35
M.P.H. The slower speeds will help retain some of
the secluded nature of the area.
e
The new section of E1 Cerro Boulevard shall be
striped for two traffic lanes (one in each
direction). Bike lanes shall be provided for each
directional travel.
6.
The proposed traffic signal at Danville Boulevard
and E1 Cerro Boulevard shall operate as a three
phase signal. This would include a north/south
phase, a westbound phase and a protected phase for
southbound left turns.
i
.
The Danville Boulevard/E1 Cerro Boulevard
intersection shall be striped for at least two
approach lanes on each leg. Each turning movement
would have an exclusive lane. Consideration
should be given to providing two exclusive through
lanes in each direction of Danville Boulevard.
Striped crosswalks will be provided at this
intersection.
·
E1 Cerro Boulevard west of the bridge will be
striped for a central two-way left turn lane and
two parking lanes in addition to the two traffic
lanes.
.
If any sub-surface deposits of an archaelogical
nature (as described in the archaelogical survey
report)are undercovered during the construction of
the proposed project, work in the area must be
halted and a qualified archaeologist will be
contacted to evaluate the finds·
Be it further resolved that the Town of Danville hereby issues a
Negative Declaration for the E1 Cerro Boulevard Extension.
The Town staff is hereby directed to file the Notice of
Determination with the appropriate agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS BY THE TOWN COUNCIL SO ORDERED
THAT the above recommendation is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st
1987 by the following vote:
day of Sept. ,
AYES:
Kennett, Lane, May
NOES: Schl end0rf
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: 0ffenhartz
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ATTEST:
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