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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - May 17, 1989 (64)COdNCIL C0MMUNICAI'"I0'� TO: THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE COUNCIL MEETING @ATE: MAY 17, 1089 ► 1 1 r �' I I i 1 0 I'��: 1 � �� �. 1� I:t. INDICATED ACTION: The City Council should reviE.q the i'inul Envircnmenta!f impact Report for the Industrial Substation and ei' imr certify the document g§ .':.: adequate or return it to the consultant and staff for further information. If the:.:.:.:.:::. t document is certified, the Council may proceed with other actions leading toward site acquisition and construc-cion. 8A1£rGRGWN INFORMATION: A the first step toward the development Of Industrial Substation on the east side of Lodi, the Electrical Utility Departrneilt engaged the services of Power Engineers of Hailey, Idaho to prepare the y Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Draft EIR was completed earlier this year and has been through the mandatory State Clearinghouse review. The Final EIR will contain all comments received and the appropriate answers where needed. The Final Environmental Impact Report will be received on Friday, May 12, 1-939.and distributed to the City Council and concerned staff members. ANtS B. SCUR EDER Yummunity Development Director :.'. CC89/14/TXTD.01C N% 9, 1989 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOP. THE INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED AT 8200 EAST SERGEANT ROAD, LODI , APN NUMBER 044-070-02 AS ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL_ DOCUMENTATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, May i7, 1989 at the hour of 7:30 p.;n. , or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the todi City Councii Will conduct a public hearing to consider certifying the final environmental impact report: for the Industrial Substation proposed to be located at 5200 East Sergeant Road, Lodi, APN Number 049-070-02 as adequate environmental documentation. Information regarding this matter may be obtained in the office of the Coranunity Development Director at 291 nest PinE Street, Lodi, California. All interested persoris are invited tc present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements nay be filed with the City Clerk at any tine prior to the hearing scheduled herein and oral statements may be m, -de at said I ,wring. If you challenge the subject matter in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, at or prior to, the public hearing. By Order Of The Lodi City Counci 1 : r Al ice M. Retmche City Clerk Dated: May 3, 1989 Approved as to Form: Bobby W. McNatt City.Attorney MEMORANDUM, City of Lodi , Community Development Department TO: CITY CULT%L L, FROM : COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: MAY 15, 1989 SUBJECT: FIl*,IDIlVCiS FOR APPROVAL P DLSI UAL SUBSTATION PRCM3CT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT A. ENWITWENDNL RIPAL-1 - Visual Resources The proposed transmission fine poles will be approximately 65 feet tall. Because of their height, the pole; can not be screened from view and will be visible from the surrounding area. Finding Because of the flat terrain and low height of the existing vegetation, it is not ponsi ie to screen the transmission poles. The only method to eliminate the visual impact would be to underground the lines. This has been determined to be infeasible due to the following: 1. Cost - Four to ten times overhead line costs; would increase total project costs by approximately two to three times. 2. Right of Way Impacts - During construction, a continuous trench is required for underground caole versus a single pole placed „at spaced intervals. 3. Right of Way Access - Access to right of way is required throughout its length for underground cable; pole access only, is required for overhead lines. 4. Vulnerability - Underground transmission i s vulnerable to leaks , dig -ins, washouts, seismic events and cooling system failures. 5. Outage Duration - Typical outage durations for underground transmissions are days or weeks versus hours for overhead lines. 6. Maintenance -High voltage underground transmission requires specialized ski 1 i s and equipment. 7. Reliability - High voltage underground transmission is less reliable than overhead transmission. B. FNV1CNMR4EAL IMPACT - DISRUPTION OF AGRICULTURAL OPFRA110tS The proposed transmission lines may temporarily disrupt agricultural operations during construction. This disruption will be of short duration, taking only as long as it takes to erect the po' es and place the wires. The majority of the lines will be along either• street or the railroad right of way, reducing the impact on private property. -1- FINDING5/TXTD.01C Construction within the preferred corridor would result in disturbance to approximately 7.95 acres for transmission structures and line installation and ten acres for installation of the new substation and associated facilities . Following construction of the project, the majority of the land disturbed would revert to its preconstruction use. At each pole location an approximate 2000 square foot area will be temporarily disturbed by construction, including vehicle access. Once erected, this area will be rehabilitated as needed and can be used for agricultural purposes. The pole itself occupies approximately four square feet .... Finding The only long term effect on farming operations may be on the aerial application of agricultural chemicals. Fields immediately adjacent to the transmission line will be more difficult to crop -dust by air. Traditional north -south flying patterns may require modification for areas adjacent to the lines. Aerial side dressing of field ends adjacent to the transmission lines at right angles to the crop row can, however, still produce satisfactory coverage with minimal additional cost Tor materials. The construction of the Industriai Substation Project would allew the City to reinforce deficient portions of their electrical system, and provide a firm, reliable electrical supply to its customers. Specifically, the project would: 1. Increase reliability of service to the entire City by providing three 60kV circuits for delivery of power to the City from P. G. & E., rather than just one as in the present situation; 2. Provide a higher capacity, dual kV substation bus arrangement, so that maintenance activities can be performed without interrupting power to the entire City, or any portion thereof. 3. Provide additional 12kV capacity on the east side of Lodi, so that all electrical load can be served during an outage of the Killelea Substation during the peak load season. The proposed Industrial Substation Project represents the best alternative to achieve the City's goals. The route provides the best balance between engineering design, economies, and environmental considerations. -2- FINDING5/TXTD.OIC State of California OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, CA 95814. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FORM Project Title CITY OF LODI INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION DRAFT EIR Project Location -Specific Northeast Lodi. Mokelumne River south to Industrial Way, Cluff Avenue east to Tecklenberg Road. Froject Location -City Project Location -County Lodi San Joaquin scripticn of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries cf Project The City of Lodi is proposing to construct a new 60Kv electrical substation to be located in the industrial area east of the City. The substation will occupy a portion of a yet to be selected 10 -acre site south of Lodi Avenue. The substation will also require a new 60Kv line connecting the substation to an existing P.G.& E. 60Kv line along the Mokelumre River. Lead Agency Division City of Lodi Electric Utility Department HenryRice. Director Address ere Copy o i5Available City o Lodi Commun-i ty Development Department City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi , CA Review Period 30 days ending May 10, 1989 Contact Person Area Code Phone Extension David Morimoto (209) 333-6711 Asscci at a Planner Revised January 1985 Lodi, CA 95241-1510 Attention: Mr. Henry Rice Subject: Industrial Substation Project Preliminary Final E I R Dear Henry: Enclosed please find fifteen copies of the subject document for your review. We anticipate a telephone conference call on Monday, May 15, to discuss your review comments. Subsequent to that review, we will make any necessary revisions and print the requisite number of copies. We will bring 35 copies with us to Lodi OR Wednesday, May 17,when we meet in your officeat4:00 pm. Sincerely, POWER Engineers, incorporated Frank Rowland Land Services ER:ss enc: as noted cc: Randy Pollock (POWER) Lynn Askew (POWER) M Ann Mix (POWER) File (1345-01.24.3.2) 1020 Airport Way • P.O. Box 1066 • Hailey, Idaho 83333 • (208)788-3456 Project No.: 1345 Copy No.: Issued To NAY 1989 FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT, CONTACT: * FRANK ROWLAND e MARY ANN MIX LYNNASKEW TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Summary 1.7 introduction 1.2 Purpose and Need 1.3 Alternatives 1.3.1 No Project 1.3.2 Alternative Technologies 1.3.3 Energy Conservation 1.3.4 Substation Site Altern atives 1.3.5 Transmission line Route Alternatives 1.4 Significant Effects and Proposed Mitigation 7.5 Areas of Controversy 1.6 issues to be Resolved 1.7 Environmentally Preferred Route 2.0 Project Description 2.1 History 2.2 Description of the Proposed Action 2.2.1 Action and Benefits 2.2.2 Technical CharacteristI cs 2.2.3 Project Cost 2.2.4 Intended Use of EIR 3.0 Routing and Siting Analysis Approach 3.1 General 3.2 Route Evaluation Criteria 3.2.1 Link/Site Development` 3.2.2 Link/Site Inventory and Scoring 3.2.3 Route and Site Scoring Page 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 6 8 11 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 18 19 23 23 26 26 26 27 4.0 Environmental Concerns and Impacts 30 4.1 Environmental Setting 31 4.2 Flora and Fauna ;> h 32 Inventory 32 Impacts and Mitigating Measures 32 4.2.1 Threatened and Endangered Species 33 inventory 33 impacts and Mitigating Measures 33 4.3 Soils 33 Inventory 33 tmpacts and Mitigating Measures 33 4.4 Floodplains and Wetlands 34 Inventory 34 impacts and Mitigating Measures 34 4.5 Geology and Seismicity 34 Inventory 34 Impacts and Mitigating Measures 35 4.6 Air Quality 35 Inventory 35 Impactsand Mitigating Measures 36 4.7 Noise 36 inventory 36 Impacts and Mitigating Measures 37 4.8 Electi ical and Nlagii— is Fieri Effects" ' 37 Inventory and Historical Perspective 37 Impacts and Mitigating Measures 38 4.9 Visual Resources 38 Inventory 38 impacts and Mitigating Measures 39 410 Cultural Resources 40 Inventory 40 Impacts and Mitigating Measures 40 4.11 Socio-economic and Community Resources 40 Inventory 40 ! m p a cts and Mitigating Measures 47 4.12 Land Use 41 Inventory 41 impactsand Mitigating Measures 42 5.0 Evaluation of Alternate Routes & Sites 42 5.1 Comparison of Alternate Routes 43 Route & Site Evaluation Worksheets 5.:.1 Preferred Route = Route 1A 43 4. Alternate Route 1 45 Public Comment and Responses 5.1.2 Alternate Route 2 49 5.2 Comparison of Substation Sites 50 5.2.1 Substation Option SS-1 50 5.2.2 Substation Option SS-2 51 6.0 Environmental Consequences 51 6.1 Significant and Unavoidable Environmental Effects 5' _ 6.2 Mitigation Measures Proposed to Minimize 52 the Environmental Effects 52 6.3 The Relationship Between Local Short-term Uses of Man's 52 Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-term Productivity 52 5.4 Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes and Commitment of Resources 53 6.5 Growth Iriducing Impacts D4 References Appendices 1, Route & Site Evaluation Criteria Definitions 2. Route & Site Evaluation Worksheets 3. Staff and Public Notification 4. Agencies Consulted and Responses 5. Public Comment and Responses 6. Routing M a p 7. Corrections and Additions CITY OF LODI INDUSTRIALSUBSTATIO N PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 1.0 SUMMARY 1.1 INTRODUCTION The City of Lodi (City), which owns and operates the electrical system serving the City, is proposing to construct a new electrical substation and related 60kV lines. The project, if approved and implemented, would consist of a new 60kV substation, the "Industrial Substation," to be located on approximate!-; ten acres within a present industrial area immediately east of Lodi. A new 60KV line, approximately 1.6 miles in length, would tap the existing Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Lockeford- Lodi No. 2 line .and extend to the new substation. Modifications to existing PG&E 60kV tines and City 12kV and 60kV lines would provide Lies from the facility t©`existing substations owned by (PG&E) and the City. Underground 12kV feeders would tie the facility to the existing City distributio,) network. The project would be financed entirely by the City of Lodi. This document was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).CA PRC Set 21000. No initial study was conducted recedfng�d a.hpxo}ect€lR-Noticef Preparatronriasfrle`d�? r by`the City with the California State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on January 25, 1989. The Draft E I R was filed with the OPR on Aprill 7,1989. The DEIR review period ended May 8, 1989 (see Appendix 5). 1.2 PURPOSEAND NEED The City receives power from PG&E's Lodi Substation, located adjacent to the City's Killelea Substation, over a single 60kV circuit. From the Killelea Substation, power is distributed at 60kV to McLane and Henning 125L: (5/89)mam 1 Substations, located along the 60kV loop around the City. Each of the City's three substations serve nearby customers over 12kV distribution feeders. The need for the project is based on the following: - With the high summer peak load of 9988, current on the 6OkV bus at Killelea reached 90% of the 60kV bus capacity. This 60kV bus is supplied by PG&E over a single 60kV circuit, and is the sole source of power to the City. Additional 60kV bus capacity is needed to relieve the loading on the existing bus. in addition, maintenance activities on the 60kV bus can only be performed with the bus de -energized. De-energization of the 60kV bus would result in a complete outage to the City, or necessitate construction cf a temporary 60kV bypass circuit, a difficult task due to the lack of space at the Kil!elea Substation. This situation has resulted in very infrequent maintenance on the 60kV bus. The 12kV distribution feeders at Killelea emanate from 60/12kV transformers and metalclad switchgear lineup. A fire or electrical problem in the switchgear would cause a complete and lengthy outage of the Killelea 12kV Substation while repairs were completed. Additionally, an outage to the 60kV bus to expedite repairs would be likely. As a result of the electrical load growth = =experienced within the City's electrical system, it is no longer possible to pick up all of the Killelea 12kV load from Henning and McLane Substations during an outage of the Killelea 12kV. Additional 12kV capacity is required on the east side of todi to accompiish this. Therefore, additions! 60kV and 12kV substation facilities, and 60kV transmission lines are required on ;he east side of Lodi to correct th ese problems. 125L:(5189)mam 2 Construction of the proposed industrial Substation project would allow the City to reinforce deficient portions of their electrical system, and provide a firm, reliable electrical supply to its customers. Specificallythe project as conceived would: Increase reliability of service to the entire City by providing three 60 kV circuits for delivery of power to the City from PG&E, rather than just one as in the present situation. Provide a higher capacity, dual 60kV substation bus arrangement, so that maintenance activities can be performed without interrupting power to the entire City, or any portion thereof. a Provide additional 12kV capacity on the east side of Lodi, so that all electrical load can be served during an outage of the Killelea Substation during the peak load season. Construction ofthe proposed projectwould fulfillthe stated need. 1.3 ALTERNATIVES The selection and discussion of alternatives considers informed decision making on the ;part, -of.f,:the . Lead Agency, other affected agencies and jurisdictions, and the public._ Therefore, this EIR did not consider an alternative whose effect cannot be reasonably ascertained and whose implementation isremote and speculative. The assessment of the proposed action considers the following alternatives: 1.3.1 No Project By maintaining the status quo, the City would continue with its existing single circuit energy source, high risk of outages, and difficult maintenance conditions. Therefore, the City would have no capability to increase power supply capacity or improve reliability. The No Project alternative is not considered a viable alternative act -ion for meeting the stated need. 1.3.2 Alternative Technoloqies Available technologies for meeting increased demand would include the installation of City -owned thermal generation within, or immediately adjacent to the City. The high capital investment and potentially adverse environmental effects, as well as the inherent increase in cost to rate payers, combine to prectude this option from consideration. An additional alternate technology to be considered for the 60kV transmission line is that of underground construction. Although there has been underground construction of transmission systems in the United States since the late 1920s for lower voltage distribution lines and some high voltage (HV) systems, most HV systems (greater than or equal to 60kV) have been constructed in areas where overhead lines were not an option such as short sections in central -city locations. it is important to note that technological requirements for underground HV transmission lines are markedly dissimilar from those for lower voltage distribution lines. Undergrounding of HV transmission lines is vastly more complex and costly, primarily because of problems associated with dissipating cable heat. Design parameters and other restrictions combine to limit the use and application of underground transmission systems. I25L:(5/89)mam 4 3 Owl The basic cost of undergrounding a 60kV line would be at least four to ten times the cost of building an overhead line. While underground lines are relatively unaffected by weather conditions, they remain vulnerable to leaks, dig -ins, washouts, seismic events, and cooling -system failures. As this line would represent a primary source to the City, outages of tong duration would be unacceptable. The principal environmental benefit of undergrounding a transmission system is the reduction of adverse visual and aesthetic impacts (although ancillary facilities on, or adjacent to the right of way would be visible). However, the proposed line would be constructed in an industrial area where overhead utilities are commonpiace, and frequently support multiple uses such as local electric distribution lines and communications cabies on the same pole. On balance, the environmental benefits of undergrounding do not appearto outweigh the adverse impacts. There are no alternative technologies or substitutions for substation construction. 1.3.3 Energy conservation The City Electric Utility Department has instituted a variety of energy conservation programs. Load Management studies are being conducted that provide customerswith computer models of their energy use pattern. These data are used to aid the customer in determining options for more efficient energy use and a subsequent decrease in their demand charges. The reduction in customer demand due to load management ultimately reduces the City's demand and cost of power purchases. Through load control, the City f as a goal to achieve a 6 megawatt reduction by 1992. Conservation and load management recommendations are provided to customers through an energy audit program. F4 The Electric Utility Department has conducted energy audits of city facilities and has initiated the installation of high efficiency. lighting in public facilities and intheCity`s streetlights. In order to detect and correct inefficient equipment, the Electric Department has conducted infra -red scanning of their lines and substations. The "Pull the Plug" public awareness toad management program is in effect during the airconditioning season to bring down the 1- 7p.m.load during the hottestdaysofthe months. These conservation measures reflect responsible Electric Department management. However, the City's purpose as stated is notto reduce energy consumption through the proposed action, but to provide reliability for the base load. Because energy conservation can affect energy demand, but not provide the means of providing reliability and appropriate distribution of electric power, conservation cannot be considered as an alternative action for meeting the project purposes. 1.3.4 Substation Site Alternatives The criteria for suitable substation sites include developed or planned street access; ease of access to existing PG&E and City 60kV circuits and City distribution circuits; suitable parcel size (preferably 14 acres); and central to industrial toads. Several sites meeting these criteria are found within an area bounded by Pine Street on the north, Industrial Way on the south, Central California Traction Railroad (CCTCo) on the east, and Highway 99 on the west. Portions of this area are outside the City limits. The area within the City limits is zoned Heavy Industrial (M-2). Those portions of the study area that are outside the City limits are zoned Interim Protected Agriculture (I -PA) or Limited Manufacturing (M-1). The proposed facilities are permitted uses within the I -PA zoning designation as described in the September 125L:(SM)mam 6 s 9, 1988, revision of the San roaquin County Ordinance Code Section 9-3200.8 Civic Use Types, Part 0 - Pipelines and Utilities Major. Large scale facilities used in the transmission of electricity, liquids, or gas. Typical uses include electric or natural gas transmission fines and Substations, and petroleum pipelines; Two alternative substations sites were considered: SS -1, iocated at the southeast corner of Cluff Avenue and tod i Avenue; and SS -2, located on the south side of the CCTCo from the future intersection formed by the extensions of Lodi Avenue and Guild Avenue. Both sites are currently vineyards. The entire tract is immediately adjacent to PG&E's Lockeford-Lodi #3 60kV circuit, and also intersects the proposed new 60kV line. Being farther east of city facilitiesthan SS -1, development of SS -2 would require additional tine lengths to connect the substation with existing City tines. SS -2 is not directly served by a City street. An alternative substation action considered, but rejected, was to expand the existing Killelea Substation. This alternative would not increase the number of delivery circuits, and would therefore only partially satisfy the stated need. Because of the lack of vacant land adjacent to this facility, any expansion would impose severe impacts upon the surrounding neighborhood. For these reasons, this alternative was not considered forfurther study. 7 1.3.5 Transmission Line Rzute A item atizea Transmission line routing alternatives were considered based upon, their ability to satisfy the project purpose and need, and the City's;, routing criteria as follows: a Avaid excessive impacts upon agricultural lands. O Utilize existing access 0 Minimize routing through areas of congested development.. O Avoid areas representing engineering hazards or requiring costly design measures. s Minimize the line length. ® Avoid areas of criticai environmental concern. Construction of project facilities is scheduled to begin in January 1990 with completion by May 1990. Facilities planners generally assign a project life of 35-50 years for high voltage facilities. r, Preliminary screening of potential alternative routes was conducted to determine areas of substantial conflict based upon environmental concerns, obvious potential public and agency opposition, and inabilityto conform substantially with the primary routing criteria. Two routing alternatives were identified from the preliminary screening process. The routes, shown on the project map (Appendix 6) are: Route 1, Route 1A, and Route 2. Route 1 consists of links 1. 1, 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6. This route would tap the PG& E Lockeford-Lodi No. 2 tine near the northeast corner of the Guild Winery. From the tap point the route extends along the west side of the CCTCo for approximately 2,720 feet to a field w edge road. A portion of this section would be underbuilt with 125L: (5/89)rr 8 existing distribution that serves a City pump. A young cherry orchard is located on the west side of this section near the north end. Vineyards are found along the west side of the CCTCo adjacent to the southern end. Turning west, the route extends along the field road to Guild Avenue- A portion of this section would be underbuiit with distribution to serve a private pump east. of Guild Avenue. Turning south on Guild Avenue, the route traverses to the future extension of Lodi Avenue, cnossesto the south side of the CCTCo, turns west and extends to either SS -1 or SS -2. This route section passes Dart Container Corp. and active vineyards on either side of the future extension of Guild Avenue. From Pine Street south to the future extension of Lodi Avenue, the,Lodi Cemetery Js on,the eGst and '°^' vacant la - on the west. `However, the land on the west has been platted for small, zero setback industrial lots to be developed as Griffin Industrial Park. Vineyards are again encountered betweenthe south side of Lodi Avenue and the north side of CCTCo. A route following Guild Avenue from the northwest corner of the Guild Winery to Highway 12 was also examined. However, beginning approximately 700 feet north of Highway 12 and extending north approximately 1300 feet, significant portions of Guild Avenue are bordered by King Palm, Eucalyptus, and Oak trees. Placing a 60kV line along the street would require severe pruning and possible removal of trees. As that impact was considered unacceptable, this alternative was rejected from further consideration. An additional alternate, Route 1A, would continue along the CCTCo aayss Highway 12 and south to the future extension of Lodi Avenue. It was originally perceived that sufficient conductor to building clearance was restricted by two buildings making this alternative undesirable. However, during the DEIR review period, additional engineering and right of way analyses were conducted 1251:(5.")mam 9 on this alternative. (see PG&E letter dated April 19, 1989, in Appendix 5.) Subsequentto those studies, itwas determined that the route 1A is not constrained by existing building clearance to conductor. Route 1A consists of 1. 1, 1.1A, 1.2A, and 1.6 The route segment, designated 1.1 A, extends along the west side of the CCTCo in a southerly direction, and crosses Highway 12 and - Pine Street to the future extension of Lodi Avenue, for a total distance of ±0.6 miles. Route MA traverses an existing PG&E public utility easement. At the north side of the future extension of Lodi Avenue, route segment 1.2A extends west for t500 feet; Cher: crosses Lodi Avenue and travels ± 640 feet until it meets link segment 1.6, which runs west to the SS -1 site. Route 2 consists of links 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 1.5, 1.6. This alternative would tap the PG&E Lockeford-Lod i No. 2 60kV line at a point near the Mokelumne River, approximately 1,200 feet northeast of the end of Ken nison Lane. From the tap point, the route traverses row _ crops across the river's floodplain for approximately 1,120 feet. From the floodplain rim, the route continues south along a private farm road to Highway 12. This section traverses lands in vineyard on the west and currently vacant lands on the east. From Highway 12, the route continues south along property lines through vineyards to the east end of Pine Street. Turning west on Pine - Street, the route follows an existing distribution pole line to the northwest turner of the todi Cemetery. From that point, routes 1 - and 2would have the same alignment. In addition to the above described new 60kV transmission line, three short sections of 60kV line would be constructed to link the proposed substation with the City's existing 60kV loop. These tine ~ segments of approximately 1400, 1700, and 6900 feet respectively (7400 feet of which would be overbuild cf existing 12kV lines), " would each be routed within the existing industrial area of the 125L:(5/89)mam 10 �a Lodi city limits. Each new segment would be routed to take advantage of linking sections of existing 12kV lines. An alternative route considered but rejected would have traversed Kennison Lane from a tap point near the river to Highway 12. Because of the perceived negative visual impact of the line upon the Kennison Lane neighbarhood, coupled with the requirement to trim and possibly remove trees, this alternative was not considered fur further study. 1.4 SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION Environmental consequences of the proposed action and alternatives would be those residual impacts remaining subsequent to the process that has identified, evaluated, and integrated initial impacts with appropriate mitigation measures. That process involved assessing impacts by comparing the proposed action with the pre -action environment, and determining mitigation that would avoid, reduce, or eliminate long term impacts. Potential significant impacts were identified during routing studies and with discussionswith City and County personnel. Additional comments on impact or issue identification were solicited from state and federal agencies through the filing of the project Notice of Preparation. Potentially significant impacts identified through this process were: effects upon agricultural activities; effects on existing orchards, shade, and ornamental trees; affects on existing residential areas; and overall visual irr pact of project facilities. Perhaps the most significant potential impacts of those listed woutd be effects on agricultural patterns and practices, the line's prr;sence in farm and residential areas relative to the visual effects, and the potential for tree removal to accommodate the right of way. In addressing the impact upon area agriculture, it is noted that the San Joaquin County General Plan discourages the unnecessary conversion of prime farm land to incompatible uses. The range of alternatives for the line route vary in 1251_: 5/89imam 11 their right of way requirement from 14.95 zcres to 19.84 acres for the substation and new line segments. Each alternative route would traverse 8 prime farm land; therefore, appropriate mitigation would address measures to minimize effects upon those lands. Such measures would include: a Select as short a route as is practicable. Place facilities or field edges, adjacentto roads, and along existing - pole line right cf ways so their effect on agricultural "operations and residential deveiopmentswould beminimized. The implementation of these procedures would, in large measure, offset project impactsto farm and rural residential area.;. Project related impacts to earth resources would be those which may accelerate the rate of soil erosion, or cause soii compaction. Disturbance of ground cove: and soil compaction would occur Ias a result of construction activities on the right of way. However, these effects are not considered to have significant long term consequence. Fugitive dust caused by construction activities wou Id be easily controlled by requiring contractors to implement common dust curtailment measures such as watering construction travel ways and other areas o€ .surface disturbance. Individual right of way agreements would stipulate appropriate revegetation according tothe grantor's specifications. Concern for biological resources would include project affects upon threatened or endangered plant and animal species, critical habitats, unique vegetative types, or areas of loth vegetative potential. Consultation with the California Natural Diversity Database has been initiated. Should threatened and endangered species be found within the immediate project area, measures would be taken to avoid disturbing or impacting these populations. Detailed examination of these areas may be found in Section 4. To satisfy compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic 1251:(5/$4)mam 12 Preservation Act, as implemented through 36 CFR 800, the California Office of Historic Preservation and the Central California Information Center nave beer? consulted for comments relative to historicai or cultural resources. Their response is noted in Section 4 and Appendix 4. The proposed Project would effect short-term increases in noise levels from the use of various vehicles and machinery during construction and maintenance. During periods of rain and fog somevery low-level kissing may be noticed in the immediate line vicinity. For most persons, however, such noise is below the minimum threshold of hearing. Noise generated by the substation equipmentwould also be confined to a ievel of approximately 61 Ldn. The San Joaquin Council of Governments allows a noise level of 75Ldn at the property line in industrial developments. No adverse effects are anticipated to be perceived as a result of Project facilities. This subject area is addressed in more detail in Section 4 of this document. 1.5 AREA9-6�ONTROVERSY Some level of controversy is anticipated to arise over the project's visual impacts and effects upon agricultural practices. 1.6 1-& E ES TO B E RESOLVED Of primary concern will be the certification of the environmentally and technically preferred transmission line route and substation site. Mitigation of areas of controversy may be stipulated by the project proponent (the City) and are discussed in detail in Section 4. 1.7 ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED ROUTEAND SiTE Based upon the review of potential impacts, route and site evaluation worksheets, individual routing and siting preferences, and agency comments; the cumulative land use, engineering and environmental consequences of each route and site were summarized (see Tables 1 &2 in 125L:(5M9)mam 13 Appendix 2 and Section 5). The preferred route and substation site of least environmentai impactwere identified based upon a review ofthese data in relation to evaluation criteria. Public and agency comment on the Draft EER has been solicited and is included in the Appendix 5. The final project disposition is a result of an analysis of all data presented. Based upon the DEIR analysis process and subsequent comments, the project proponent prefers the 60kV line alternative Route 1A and substation site SS -1. While Route 1A scores somewhat higher than Route 1 (70-9 points versus 63.92 points) for cumulative impacts, its placement within an existing public utility easement for approximately 0.6 miles has significant merit for the selection asthe preferred route. A summary of the land use, engineering, and environmental evaluation criteria associated with the preferred and alternate routes and sites is presented in Appendix 1 and Section 5. The locations of alternate sites and routes are shown in Appendix 6. Correspondence soiicited through the State Clearinghouse iscontained inAppendix4. 2.0 PROJECTDESCRIPTION 2.1 HISTORY The City of Lodi (City) operates transmission and distribution systems solely within the Lodi city limits for the purpose of providing electric service to City customers. Under its present operating configuration, the City purchases power from Western Area Power Administration [WESTERN) and NCPA. These resources are delivered from PG&E's tockeford Substation over four PG&E circuits of delivery to PG&E's Lodi Substation and thence over a single circuit to the City's adjacent Killelea Substation. Because of the overall growth of the City, substation facilities are reaching the point where, in the event of an outage at one substation, the others cannot 125U(5iMmam 14 adequately assume the additional load. During the summer of 1988, the Killelea Substation 60kV bus reached 90 percent of its capacity. Any one of several contingencies occurring under such a loading condition would cause an outage of potentially several hours affecting all of Lodi. 2.2 DESCRIPTION Of THE PROPOSEDACTION 2.2.1 Action and Benefits implementation of the "Industrial Substation Project" would consist of. constructing approximately 1.6 m i I es of 60kV transmission l i n E to provide anew source of delivery from PG&E to the City; construction of a new 60kV substation to be the new point of delivery; and modifications to existing PG&E 60kV lines and City 12kV and 60kV lines to tie together new and existing facil ities. Construction of the proposed Industrial Substation project would allow the City to reinforce deficient portions of their electrical system, and provide 'a'firm, reliable eiectrical supply to its customers. Specificallythe project as conceived would: ® Increase reliability of service to the entire City by providing three 60kV circuits for delivery of power to the City from PG&E, rather than just one as inthe present situation. Provide a higher capacity, dual 60kV substation bus arrangement, so that maintenance activities can be performed without interrupting power to the entire City. ® Provide additional 12kV capacity on the east side of Lodi, so that all electrical load can be served should an outage of the Killelea Substationoccur during the peakload season. The new 60kV transmission line would extend from a tap point on PG&E's Lockeford-todi No. 2 line to the nes,; substation. The T 25L:(5l84)mam 15 preferred route, approximately 1.6 miles in length, would traverse existing and planned transportation routes. The proposed design would consist of a single circuit wood pole fine with horizontal post insulators (see Fig. 1). In several locations the route would follow that of existing distribution lines and public utility easements. In these cases the existing lines would be moved onto the new poles and the old poles removed (see Project Area Map - Appendix 6). The design criteria would conform to California Gener, )rder95. T h P new 60kV line would require a forty foot right of way. The total amount o f I a n d required for the preferred route right of way would be approximately 4.95 acres. Under a City/PG&E agreement, PG&E would design and build this iine. In addition, PG&E would acquire the necessary rights of way. Negotiations with landowners for easement rights would be conducted according to the California Uniform Relocation and Property Acquisition Act. Landowners would be compensated for the easement on a basis of fair market land value. If negotiations are not successful, condemnation proceedings would be undertaken. While many uses are a I [owed within transmission line easements, certain restrictions are imposed. These would primarily concern the erection of structures within the easement, or the conduct of activities that might pose a safety hazard or impede the operation and maintenance of t h e iine. 200 Technical Characteristics Conceptually, the proposed action would consist of two major elements: A single circuit 60kV wood pole transmission line s A 60kV-12kV substation 1251 (5l89)mam 16 In addition, modifications to existing City 60kV and 12kV lines would be made, and short segments of 60kV lines constructed within the Cityto interconnectexisting facilities. Siting analysis has identified suitable alterr.ative substation sites and transmission line routes. in order to plan for future contingencies, the City would purchase a ten acre parcei for a substation site. The project as proposed would require a fenced area of approximately three acres (Fig. 2). Alternative sites are located at the southeast comer of the Lodi Avenue and Cluff Avenue intersection and on the south side of the CCTCo near the east end of Lodi Avenue (see Project Area Map -Appendix 6.) The Industrial Substation would be a completely new facilitjj requiring a new site separate from existing facilities owned by the City. Entry and exit60kV transmission lines from the station would tie to stations owned by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and the City. Underground 12kV feeders would tie to the existing city distribution network. The proposed substation would consist of two 60kV yards and one 12kV yard with space to accommodate future facilities. The 60kV yards would be double bus -double breaker schemes with - disconnect switches on the two main buses to tie the City (load) 60kV yard with the PG&E (source) 60kV yard. Revenue metering points for WESTERN would be located on the two main buses on the source side (PG&E) of the 60kV bustie switches. The existing PG&E Lockeford-Lodi Line No. 3 would be cut and looped through the industrial Substation. A new 60kV line segment would be built from the existing PG&E Lockeford-Lodi No. 2 line to the industrial Substation. Three 60kV lines from the City yard would tie to the existing City 60kV system. Two terminals on the City 60kV bus -would connect to the two 60-12kV transformers that feed the 12kV yard. 125L:(5/89)mam 17 The 12kV yard would consist of a main and transfer bus scheme with a switch -sectionalized main bus and one tie breaker. Five underground feeders would be installed initially with b u sw o r k and structures provided for three additional feeders. Spacewould be provided for a future third 60-12kV transformer and five 12kV feeder positions. Refer to the Substation General Arrangement Diagram (Fig. 2) for details. Substation and associated facilities would require a site of approximately ten acres. A three acre enclosed portion of the site would contain transmission tine entry and exit structures, power circuit breakers, two 60-.12kV power transformers, rigid bus wo rk, water and sewer lines extended for a small control house with restroom, and various pieces of ancillary operating, metering, and safety devices. The power circuit breakers would utilize an arc extinguishing gas compound called SF6, in circuit breaker tanks. SF6 is a nontoxic, non -explosive, inert gas; however, because t he gas displaces oxygen, under enclosed conditions there is a risk of suffocation. The tanks for the power transformers would each contain 6,000 gallons of insulating mineral oil. Standard oil containment devices, either sealed earth berms or concrete pad and walls, would be constructed around the transformers to - contain oil in the unlikely event of a teak or spill. The developed area of the site would be enclosed by a ten foot wood slat chain link fence topped with three strands of barbed wire. 2.2.3 Project Cost Engineering, right of way, and construction costs have been estimated for the preferred route and substation. The cost of other considered alternatives would not vary significantly from the 125L: (5l89)mam 18 preferred alternative. While a cost -benefit analysis has not been developed, the No Action--therefore--No Cost alternative would result in City power supply and reliability limitations in the near future. Cost estimates forthe project as proposed are as follows: Substation (Design/Construct) $3,820,000 60kV Transmission tine (PG&E Design/Construct & Right of Way) $369,626 60/12kV Line Interconnections (Design/Construct) $407,000 Total Esti mated Cost -Preferred Action $4596,626 These costs are preliminary, planning level estimates. Budget estimates for construction inspection and project management are not included. 2.2.4 Intended Use of EIR This Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is intended to.be used as. an informational source document to inform public agency decision -makers and the general public of the notential significant environmental effects of the proposed City of todi Industrial Substation Project. This document also identifies possible ways to minimize the significant effects, and describes reasonable alternatives to the project. 125L:(5/89)mam 19 The City of Lodi is the CEQA Lead Agency for the project. Public agencies that have been informed of the project and have been invited to comment are: U.S.D.A. - Soil Conservation Service Federal Emergency Management Agency US. Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Ecological Services U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Wetlands Inventory California Energy Commission CALTRANS -Division of Aeronautics California Department of Food and Agriculture California Department of Health Native American Heritage Commission California Public, Utilities Commission California Department of Transportation - District 10 Califo. nia Department of Fish& Game California Department of Parks and Preservation - Historic Preservation Office San Joaquin County - Department of Public Works San Joaquin County -Agricultural Commissioner City of Lodi - Community Development Department San Joaquin County -Planning Division Office of Planning and Research -State Clearing House All agencies are expected to perform a review of the project to determine if there may be any conflicts between the proposed facilities and any agency plans or resource values. In the event of EIR certification and the filing of a Notice of Determination, permitswould be acquired during the right ofway acquisition phase from the agencies that require them. "I ,25L:I I (5189)MaM 20 I _ CITY CF LODI DATE 3-28-89 I TRI . SUBSTATION PROJECT JOB NO. 1345 60KV HITH 12KV UNDERBUILD DRAWING N0. REV HAILEY IDAHO 65 M TYPICAL STRUCTURE HEIGHT FIG 1 A TYPICAL STRUCTURES lodi :skl . +v........•:.yC:.a. .,d ^.:y+...:,;,..;;.Kv .r..:r:4'<..+..y ;.:c...`i }i X" { ;r~ 3.0 ROUTING AND SITING ANALYSIS APPROACH to order to identify a preferred transmission line route and alternative sites for the substation, interrelated factors of engineering and environmental studies of identified alternatives have been evaluated. 3.1 GENERAL 125L:(S189)mam From a strictly pragmatic sense, few constraints exist that make the placement of a transmission line impossible. However, given a`choice of options governed by economic and environmental variables, the selection of a route or site may be made which represents:a `responsible assessmentof these options. The environmental impacts of the proposed action are considered in a broad sense to include an assessment of both beneficial and adverse affects on the social,'econ onliCV1 and. rtatorai environments. While many impacts cannot be predicted with certainty, their probability of occurrence is made easier to predict through a systematic assessment process. For the City of Lodi industrial Substation Project, alternatives have been selected forevaluation that represent relative degrees of validity. While any number of environmental elements may be consldered, not all would be relevant to the identification and evaluation of each alternative. Those elements that were considered relevant are discussed in Section 4. They are grouped into four general categories: • Living Components e Non -living Components ® Human Values ® Demographicsand Socioeconomics The probable effects of the proposed action on each of the elements were weighed against the pre -action condition in selecting and evaluating alternate sites and routes. Only those primary routes that represent unique opportunities were retained for an in-depth analysis. 23 The two primary routes initially studied both represent north -south corridors. Eecause of the City's need to tie the new 60kV line into the KiNelea, Henning, and McLane Substations, several similar north -south route segments were examined. Field review of these iinks resulted in the determination that not all links offered unique solutions that are not made available via another link. Therefore given the a esi ra b i l i ty of examining truly unique link combinations, some links were excluded from further study. Those excluded links were: Guild Avenue from the Guild Winery to a point approximately 500 feet north of Highway 12; and Kennison Lane. These !inks were analyzed but not considered further as they quantitatively present a larger number of potential conflicts, i.e. commercial buildings, homes, barns, tree trimming or removal, and additional a n g l e s. A route analysis and weighting scheme was developed to optimize an objective analysis of link segments, see Appendix 1 - Route Evaluation/Weighting Analysis Criteria Definitions, and Appendix 2 - Route and Site Evaluation Worksheets. The preferred alternative is defined as the set of route segments that offers the best balance between environmental, engineering, land use concerns, and probabie project impacts while satisfyingthe stated need for the project. The pi eferred alternative selection process proceeded as follows: 1. Identify a study area that is large enough to provide alternatives for study within the parameters of prudent economic, engineering, and environmental constraints. Confinethe study area to ai!ow the entire area to be studied at a satisfactory level of detail. 2. Preparre a studyarea ;:nvironmental data base and constraint analysis. W. 125U(5i'89)mam 24 1251-:(5l89)mar s. Assuming a requirement for a forty foot right of way and a ten acre substation site, select apparent "least impact" routes and sites. 4. From the identified alternatives, select a "preferred alternative route." 5. Assess potential impacts of each alternative. 6. Develop proposed mitigation. 7_ Assemble a Draft E I R Fhe study area for this proposed action is believed to contain aiI feasibte alternatives for the placement of a 60kV transmission line and a 60kV - 12kV substation while fulfilling San Joaquin County's and the City's routing/siting criteria: e Avoid excessive impacts upon agricultural lands. • Utilize existing access. • Minimize routing through areas'of clen( ral residential and commercial development. O Avoid areas representing engineering hazards or requiring costly design measures. ® Minimize the line length. ® Avoid areas of critical environmental concern. Alternate routes with;n the study area were identified based on field inspection and on the information presented in this report. These routes are presented with the understanding that their position on the study area map does not represent an exact centerline location. Detailed 25. M1 engineering, surveying and design may result in minor deviations frons the routes as mapped inthis report. individual structure locationswould .., be determined through a process of design requirements and public comment. 3.2 ROUTE EVALUATION CRITERIA Route and site evaluation criteria that represent the engineering, land use, and environmental concerns present within the study area are listed in Tables 1 and 2. Each criterion is assigned a relative value of importance c>r weighting. These weights range in value from 5, which w represents a high potential for conflict andior cost, to -3, which represents a positive impact, and/or less cost. When the weighting is multiplied bythe number of occurrences along a given route segment oir link, the resulting score reflects the compatibility of the link with the specific criterion. When the Links are combined and totaled, the route and/or site with the fewest occurrences, or lowest numerical score is considered the best. Appendix 1 contains a detailed discussion of aIle route evaluation and site evaluation criteria, and their respective weight assignments. 3.2.1 Link/Site Development Each route is composed of route segments or links. Two prima;v routes, with subroute segments, and two substation sites have been identified. The links, routes, and substation sites are shown on the project area map included in Appendix 6. 3.2.2 Link/Site inventory and Scoring Each link and substation site was reviewed using the route and site evaluation criteria worksheets. The inventory process involved counting the n u m ber of occurrences (i.e. n u m ber of angles greateir than 60°, each thousand feet requiring new access) for each route;, or site evaluation criteria. Since the rout(ng of the 60kV line for this project is for a relatively short distance, approximately 1.6 125L: (5/89)mam 26 miles, a unit of per thousand feet was used for each link rather than miles or feet. These tabulated occurrences of environmental, land use, and engineering conditions along each link or within each site were then multiplied by their respective weights, and a total score was calculated. For example, in the engineering category, the criterion "number of angles greater than 60'" has a weight of four. If a link has two angles greater than 60°, then it would have a score of 8 (two angles times a weight of four). The weighted scores were then added together respectivelyto obtain a total score for each link and site. The lowerthe number, the more acceptable the link. Appendix 2 shows the result of the inventory and total scoring for all links and sites. 3.2.3 ROUTE AND SITE SCORING 125L:(5/89)mam Route scores were determined by adding the individual scores of links that make up each route. For exampie, the total score for Route 1 was obtained by adding the totals of links 1 _ 11.2,13, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.S. The route totals were also broken down into totals of the three major criteria categories: land use, engineering and environmental. The land use score for Route 1, for example, was obtained by adding the land use scores for a I I link segments that made up Route 1. Table 3 of Appendix 2 is the form developed to summate these totals and also to assign the route ranks discussed below. Substation site scores were also obtained by adding up the totals of the three major criteria categories. The scores of this project element were incorporated to arrive at a total project score. 27 .. TABLE 1 ROUTE EVALUATION *** P,NALYSIS CRITERIA *** LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS WEIGHT - Number of Buildings Requiring Removal/Relocation 5 Per Thousand Feet Requiring Special Restoration Efforts 3 Per Thousand Feet Crossing Agricultural Land on a Diagonal 5 Per Thousand Feet Along Field Edge 2 PerThotisand Square Feet in Conflictwith Land Use Planning Goals 5 ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS Per Thousand Feet of tine 5 Per Thousand Feet Requiring New Construction/MaintenanceAccess 5 Per Thousand Feet of Line of Existing Distribution/Communication -3 Per Thousand Feet Along Poorly Drained Floodplain/Wetlands Area 5 Number of Angles Greater Than 60° 4 ENVI RONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Number of Cultural Resource Conflict Areas 5 Per Thousand FeetThrough Sensitive Wildlife Habitat 5 Per Thousand Feet Requiring Tree Trimming/Removal S - Number of Residences Within 100' of R/*VV Exposed to Electro/Magnetic Fields 5 The range of weights represents a high potentiai for conflict or cost (5), to a positive factor of -3, which represents less cost and/or impact. 125L_(5Y89)mam 28 TABLE 2 SUBSTATION EVALUATI ON *** ANALYSIS CRITERIA *** LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS WEIGHT Numberof Buildings Requiring Removal/Relocation S Numberof Private Land Owners Affected by Acquisition 2 Offsite-Constructioh Impacts 2 Long Term Effects on Adjacent Land Uses 2 Siting on Cultivated Cropland 5 ENGINEERING CONSIDERATICNS Difficulty of Site Preparation 2 Site Acquisition Costs 4 Ease of Existing Access 4 ENVIRONMENTALCONSIDERATIONS Cultural Resource Conflict Areas S Sensitive Wildlife Habitat 5 Visually Prominent From MajorState/Fed Highway 3 The range of weights represents a high potential for conflict or cost (5), to a low potential for conflict or cost (1). 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND IMPACTS For the purposes of this report, environmental impact has been defined as a modification, or anticipated modification, to the environment as it presently exists resulting fromthe proposed action. Environmental impacts couid result: e if environmental change or stress occurs to biotic populations or natural resources affecting their safety, health, abundance, productivity or aesthetic or cultural values. • If the coange or stress affects the diversity and variety of individual choice, the standard of living, orthe extent of sharing life's amenities. if the change or stress affectsthe quality of renewable resources or the recycling of depletable resources. Significant effect on the environment means a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance. An economic or social change by itself would not be considered a significant effect on the environment. A social or ecororric change related to a physical change maybe considered in determining whether the physical change is potentially sig ni iicant. Environ. rental impacts can be positive (beneficial) or negative (adverse) as a primary result of the action (direct) or as a secondary result (indirect). These impacts can be permanent or long-lasting (long-term), or temporary or short - duration (short-term). They can vary in degree or magnitude from no change, or only slightly discernable change (no identifiable impact), to a total change inthe environmental condition or system (high impact). The level of impact is described as follows: 125L:(5$9)m am High impact - A high level of impact would result if the construction, operation, maintenance or abandqnment of the proposed Project would potentially cause a significant or substantial adverse change or stress to 30 an environmental resource or resources. Moderate impact - A moderate impact would result if the construction, operation, maintenance or abandonment of the proposed Projectwould potentially cause some adverse change or stress (ranging between significant and insignificant) to an environmental resourceor resources. Low Impact - A lour impact would result if the construction, operation, maintenance, or abandonment of the proposed Project would potentially cause an insignificant or small adverse change or stress to an environmental resource or resources. N.o Identifiable Impact - No identifiable impact would be indicated where no measurable impact would occur to the specific resource(s) under investigation. Duration of impacts has been defined for the potential and residual impacts described as follows: Short-term impacts are those changes or stresses made upon the environment during construction. Such change would generally revert to preconstruction conditions _nf, crwithin a few years of, the conclusion of the construction phase. Although short in duration, such impacts are normally obvious and often highly disruptive in nature_ Lony-term impacts are those changes or stresses made to the environment during construction and operation that would substantially remain for the life cfthe proposed project (35-40 years) and beyond. 4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The City of Lodi is located in the north -central portion of San Joaquin County, which is the northernmost county in the San Joaquin Valley, and is a part of the Central Valley. The most recent population estimate (March 1, 1989) for Lodi is 50,Q00. In Lodi the land slopes at a rate of approximately five feet per mile from the northeast to the southwest. T 25L:(51'89)mam 31 The climate in the project area is characterized by hot, dry summers, and x mild, wet winters. Temperatures may dip below freezing in winter with , an average January minimum of 48'F. In summer, temneratures often exceed 100°F; the average July temperature is near 90T. The mean annual rainfall is about seventeen ir. hes and generally occurs during storms between October and April. Dense fog can occur in late autumn and early winter but as the daytime temperatures rises, it usually disperses unless a stagnant atmospheric condition exists during which time the fog may last for weeks. r; 4.2 FLORA AND FAUNA The project would be located in a predominantly developed, industrialized ares. Any undeveloped areas are mainly agricultural_ Since much of the project area has been in urban or agricultural uses for many years, little if ar':y native California vegetation remains. Nut and fruit orchards, grape vineyards, row corps, grasses, ornamental and shade tree species, and a few isolated palm trees comprise the vegetation found in the project area. The vegetation serves as habitat for animals, erosion control, a contributor of oxygen to the atmosphere, and possibly a neutralizer of noxious air pollution. The presence of mammals, birds, and reptiles occurs in direct association with vegetative communities. The agricultural land provider a food source for wildlife. In the study area, the Mokelumne River flows year round. Impacts and Mitigating Measures: The proposed project is not expected to pose a long-term impact to wildlife species, or to degrade wildlife habitat. The tap point for Route 2 is located within the floodplain forthe Mokelumne River, but is not located within a riparian ares. No impact to riparian zones are expected. Minor tree trimming along the selected transmission line route might be necessary on a case by case basis. ±-f 125LO/89)mam 32 4.2.1 Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation with the California Natural Diversity Database indicates there are no state or federally listed rare, threatened, or endangered species or nabitats of special concern located within the project area. Should threatened and endangered species be found within the immediate project area, measures would be taken to avoid disturbing or impacting these populations. Impacts and Mitigating Measures: Consultation with the appropriate agencies would be undertaken should threatened or endangered species be found within the project area. From this consultation appropriate mitigation for impacts to these populationswould be implemQnted. 4.3 SOILS The area is dominated by moderately deep to very deep soils of nearly level to gently sloping alluvial fans. These soils, Hanford - Greenfield Association loam, have a Class i capability rating assigned by the U.S. DepartmentofAgriculture's Soil Conservation Service, and have virtually no limitations for agricultural purposes, as is evidenced by the wide variety of cropsgrown in the area. For the purpose of substation and structure construction, the bearing capacity of the soil is adequate at approximately 2,000 pounds persquare foot with no expansive characteristics. impactsand Mitigating Measures: Rightof way clearing, augering holes for structures, and substation site preparation are project activities that would have varying degrees of impacts to the area soils. Soil disturbing activities along the rights of way would be short term arid can be minimized by efficient construction methods, thereby reducing vehicular traffic. Since there is very little gradation of slope, there would 125L:(5.89)mam 33 be little erosional threat as a result of construction activities. The inherent productivity of the area soils would allow rapid re- establishment of native vegetation in the areas that are not cultivated. 4.4 FLOODPLAINS AND WETLANDS According to FEMA Floodplain Map No.165 for San Joaquin County, issued July 4, 1988,Route No. 1 and Route No. 1A do not lie within a loo - year floodplain. Route No. 1 and Route No. 1A are located in Zone S, which is a 500 -year floodplain area. Route No. 2 would have its tap point iocated within the 100 -year floodplain. The rest of the Route No. 2 is located in Zone B . impacts and Mitigating Measures: If Route 1 or 1A is certified, no impacts would result to wetlands. Route 2 would involve minor, short term impacts associated with- constructing the tap point in the Mokelumne River floodplain. The tap point for Route 2 would not be located in a riparian area. l -,b wetlands would be crossed or disturbed by the Project. No unique wetland wildlife habitat occurs in the project area. No impacts to surface or ground water resot,rces should result from the project. 4.5 GEOLOGY AND SEISMICITY During the last several million years, the Great Valley filled complete!y with sediment eroded from the canyons of the Sierra Nevada and became dry land. Underlying these sediments are many thousands of feet of the monotonous Great Valley Sequence rocks, which appear to have begun as sediments on the floor of the ocean, just as the same kinds of sediments are being deposited offshore today. Most of these sediments are muddy sandstones, layered with a few layers of black basalt lava flows and beds ofchprt, a rock composed of the skeletons of microsccp. animals all welded together by recrystallization. 125L:(5189)mam 34 a The Great Valley of California, also known as the Centrai Valley, is about 450 miles long with an average width of about 50 miles. The northern portion of the valley is called the Sacramento Valley and the southern portion the San Joaquin Valley. The northern -most fault, the Stockton fault, which is about 14 miles south of Lodi, is the boundary generally used by geologists to separate the Great Valley into the two sub -basins. Lodi is located directly inthe middle of the separation point. According to the i985 Uniform Building Code, the City of Lodi is located in seismic zone 3. Potentially, the most activ, fauit in closest proximity is iocated 22 to 32 mileswest of Lodi inthe RioVista-Montezuma area. The Stockton fault is considered inactive while the nearest historically actiwe fault is the Antioch fault located ahout 30 miles southwest. The infamous and active San Andreas fault is about 70 mitessouthwest. Fine grained cohesionless soils and sands of low permeability, loose to medium in density that are in a saturated state are most susceptible to a phenomenon called liquefaction. Liquefaction refers to the instantaneous, partial to complete loss of soil strength, and can result in a catastrophic failure of foundations. Impacts and Mitigating Measures: The line wouid be designed to meet earthquake standards. It is anticipated that explosives would not be necessary because bedrock would not be encountered during pole structure placement. When a final route has been selected, loading and structure types finalized, and a geotechnical program completed, a foundation analysis should be done to address specific liquefactian potentiai. 4.6 AIR QUALITY The project area is located in the northern -most portion of the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin. The Basin air quality regularly violates the standards for ozo�ie, carbon monoxide, and total suspended particulates. f 251:(5i89)mam 35 From May to October, the prevailing west and northwest winds may bring pollutantsfrom the more heavily populated Say Area intothe Lodi area. From October to Fehruary temperature inversions may occur that trap pollutants near the earth's surface. Corona, which is the ionization of air around a charged object, occurs at the surface of a power line because the electricfield strength exceeds the insulating capability of the surrounding air. The corona phenomeno-- also generates ozone and oxides of nitrogen in the air around lines. Ozone forms naturally from lightning discharge and from reactions between solar and ultraviolet radiation and..air pollutants_ in the home, electronic air purifiers and some wastewater treatment systems produce ozone. Impacts and Mitigating Measures: The proposed project would have no longterm deleterious effect on air quality; however, during Construction some short terra increase ir, dust and vehicle emissions may be experienced. Typical mitigation would call for the construction contractor to provide water trucks or other dust abatement measures in areas along dirt roadswhere dust may be a problem. The estimated maximum incremental ozone levels at ground level due tc the proposed transmission line are insignificant. Corona-producec oxidants from the proposed line would not have an impact. 4.7 NOISE Motorized transportation corridors represent the major noise problem areas with decibel levels decreasing as the distance between the source and listener increares. Agricultural machinery and aircraft operations also contribute to background noise. Areas exposed to less than day/night average noise levels (Ldn) of 75 decibels are considered acceptable for industrial development. 1251:(5r84)mam 36 The transformer noise level Generated by the proposed substation would approximately 61 Ldn at the nearest property line. impacts and Mitigating Mea$Ures: The greatest noise impact from the proposed project would result from construction. Impacts associated with construction activities are short term in nature and not considered significant. Construction activities would not be allowed during night hours. Noises associated with the operation and maintenance of transmission lines and substations are minimal_ Substation noises are caused by vibration induced in the laminated cores of transformers as a result of the alternating magnetic flux field. Cooling fans may emit high frequency noise. However, fan noise rarely contributes to the overall noise level of the transformer. Other substation noises are the result of maintenance vehicles frequenting the site approximately once or twice weekly. A screened chain link, fenceten fleet in height would enclose the substation. This fence would help attenuate noise generated at the substation. 4.8 ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC FIELD EFFECTS Power lines, appliances, motors and wiring in houses, like all electrical devices and equipment, produce electric and magnetic fields (E/MF). Electric fields are caused by placing a voltage on a conductor. They are measured in volts per meter (V/M) or for stronger fields, in kilovolts per meter. Magnetic fields are caused by electrical current flowing in the conductor. Magnetic fields are measured in units called gauss or milligauss. Both electric and magnetic fieidsdissipate rapidly as distance from their source increases. Since the early 1970's concerns have surfaced about long term hazards caused by E/MF. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the existence and extent of health effects caused by E/MF. Overall these studies hate shown that there is no evidence that E/MF produced by electrical transmission lines pose a health threat to humans or animals. 12505:89)mam 37 Reviews by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, other federal and state agencies, and individual researchers support this conclusion. A reviews by the World Health Organization concluded that electric and magnetic fields from transmission lines of 400-800kV do not constitute a dangerto human health. Electric field effects, such as induced current, voltages or magnetic fields are directly related to the voltage level of the transmission line. Effects observed by laboratory studies have been associated with voltages much higherthan the proposed transmission line. At 60kV, the strength of the electric and magnetic fields is tow enough that fietd effects are negligible. Nc national standards or reguiations exist specifica:ly limiting E/MF from electrical transmission lines. Six states and one city have adopted standards or guidelines for electric fields. The transmission fine voltages regulated under these standards are all much higher than the proposed 60k!! iine. Due to the low voltage of the proposed transmission line, no effects on radio or television signals are expected. Impacts and Mitigating Measures: No conclusive evidence exists that points to the likelihood of impacts from E/MF, especially fur low voltage transmission fines like the one proposed. Nonetheless, weighting factors for aiternative route selection received high consideration for transmission line proximity to re;iden.tial areas. Should unexpected disruption to radio and television signals caused by the transmission line occur, the City of Lodi would mitigate the problem. 4.9 VISUAL RESOURCES The proposcd transmission line poles would be approximately" 65 -feet tall. At the base, the poles would be about twenty inches in diameter. The insulators holding the conductors would extend about three feet 1251:(5l39)mam 38 from either side of the wooden poles. Typical structure drawings are shown on Figure 1 in Section 2. The length of the preferred transmission line route, 1A, is 1.6 miles. Route 1 would also be 1.6 mites in length. Route 2 would be approximately 2.03 miles in length. The project area presently contains man-made tacilities that impose a variety of patterns and contrasts upon the landscape_ These existing structures include overhead electrical transmission, distribution, and communication lines. Other air space intrusions consist of outdoor advertising signs, highway and railroad crossing signs, industrial buildings, an unusual shaped water tower, and other facilities of various size. The tow topographic relief of the San Joaquin Valley does not allow transmission lines to be screened by natural features. Native and domestic vegetation is of low height and density so as to provide intermittent screening of structure basesonly. Therefore, the contrast of the vertical structuresand aerial horizontal linesof the conductorswouid be evident to the foreground and middle ground views in the project vicinity. No designated scenic routes are within the study area. Impactsand Mitigating Measures: The addition of the transmission line structures to the existing visual setting of the area would be a residual impact, evident during the entire lifetime of the facilities. However, this impact is being introduced into an industrial area slated for more development and is compatible with the area's land use. With the exception of the line segments along railroad and the agricultural areas, all of the proposed routes are along existing or platted roads, Therefore, the iine would be seen mainly by persons living and traveling along the roads. Single wooden p�3les that representa narrow profile wouid be used. This would help to minimize visual effects. 125:.:(5iB9)mam 39 Additional action to be taken to mitigate visual impact of the project would be screening the substation from view by a screened type chain !ink fence. 4.70 CULTURAL RESOURCES M Consultation with the Central California Information Center (Appendix 4) has indicated no recorded archeological or historical cultural resources are located within the specific area of the project. However, there are four recorded cultural resource sites within a one mile radius of the project area. Additionally, three sites located within the general vicinity of the project have been nominated to the National Register of `iistoric Places. This information has been forwarded to the California State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO) fortheir review. ;Impacts and Mitigating Measures: A letter from the Native American Heritage Commission (Appendix 4) advises cultural resources have been discovered at other projects at depths greater than eight feet. The entire project area has been disturbed by either agriculture or other land uses In the event that cultural or historic remains are discovered during _. construction activities, all work in the area of the find will cease and the City of Lodi will immediately notify the California SHPO to solicit mitigation recommendations for appropriate action. Once a preferred route and substation site alternative have been chosen, a Class III archaeological field reconnaissance would be conducted for these iocations. 4.11 SOCIO -ECONOMICS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES The economic base of the area is the processing and delivery of the agribusiness product. ,. -J the surrounding rural area. Lodi also serves as a bedroom community for many residents who commute for employment, primarily to Stockton or Sacramento, and more recently the Bay Area. The major employers in the Lodi labor market area, which includes nearly 75,000 persons, are General Mills, Goehring Meat, Inc., Pacific Coast Producers, Holz Rubber Company, Guild Winery, Valley Industries, and Dart Container Corp_ The recently completed expansion by General Mills represents substantial and reliable productivity. Major non -manufacturing employers include: Lodi Unified School District, Lodi Memorial Hospital, Lodi Community Hospital, The City of Lodi, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Pacific Telephone, and Mervyns Department Store. Social and economic impacts resulting from implementation of the proposed action would be positive. The contractor performing construction on the facilities would be encouraged to hire local labor, while the goods and services pertinent to construction personnel and operations (e.g., motels, restaurants, service stations, and recreational facilities) as well as sundry construction materials would be purchased from the local commercial sectors, thereby further bolstering the area's economy. All contractors and subcontractors must be equal opportunity employers. Probably the most significant impact of the proposed construction would be the positive impact that a more adequate and reliable energy supply would have on the lifestyle and iivelihood of the City's consumers. Existing income producing operations may be expanded or utilize more modern technological methods; opportunity for new industry may be enhanced. Consumers would be assured of the quality of electric service. impacts and Mitigating Measures: The potential impacts of the proposed transmission line on population and income are indirect. Yet the transmission tine could have secondary impacts by removing an obstacle to population growth theraby allowing development at general planned densities. 4.12 [AND I ISE :.:. Land use adjacent to the alternative; roi tes includes residential commercial, industrial, transportation, and ac_ricultural uses. Each of the 125L:(5/89)mam 41 routes minimizes contactwith residential areas. Agricultural uses include a row crops, pastures, vineyards, orchards and wineries. Most of the � project area located in the county is zoned I -PA (interim Protected Agriculture), although a small section is zoned Limited Manufacturing The portion of the alternative routesthat are locatedwithin the Codi City limits are zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial. Over the past ten years, the City of Lodi has als- been faced with the issue of controlling expansion and growth aE residential and other uses while protecting the agricultural lands. In an effort to control and plan for future development, the city enacted legislation by which any parce! of land to be annexed into the City would require a majority vote of the electorate. This action is intended to improve the quality of the environment for the residents and serve to protect agricuitural land use by retaining land in agricultural production. Impacts and Mitigating Measures: The project as proposed would take approximately ten acres out of agricultural production; subsequently being replaced with transmission poles and substation facilities. If alternate route 2 were chosen, approximately 10.1 acres would be removed from agriculturai use. To ensure as little an impact as possible upon agricultural activities, the structure placementwould use property lines, railroad, street and road corridors as much as possible. 5.0 EVALUATION OF ALTERNATE ROUTES This section draws a comparison between the preferred and altercate routes, and also to the environmental concerns and potential impacts described in Section 4.0. Alternate routes are shown on the project area map in Appendix 6. The Route Evaluation Worksheet providesthe basis for this evaluation and comparison of alternatives. vM I25L:(5i89)mam 42 ami _wz 5.1 COMPARISON CF ALTERNATE ROUTES Based on the the two preceeding sections (3.0 and 4.0) in which the routes are evaluated, analyzed and ranked, and environmental impacts are illustrated, one preferred route, consisting of preferred subroutes, and one alternate route are recommended. Both routes are described below and are compared in Appendix 2, Table 3, Alternate Routes Total and Ranking. As stated in section 3.0, criteria were developed to evaluate potential routes and substation sites. These evaluation criteria (listed in Appendix 1) represent the engineering, land use, and environmental concerns present within the study area. Each criterion is assigned a relative value of importance orweighting. These weights range in value from 5, which represents a high potential for conflict and/or cost to -3, which represents a positive impact and/or tow cost. When the weighting is multiplied by the number of occurrences along a given route segment or link, the resulting score reflects the compatibility of the link with the specific criterion. This assumes that all occurrences relative to each criterion are of equal value. When the links are combined and totaled, the routewith the fewest occurrences and lowest numerical score is considered the best. Appendix 2 contains all route and site evaluation worksheets and a summary sheet representing the preferred route. The reader is encou►ages! to refer to the project area map in Appendix 6 to visually connect the route descriptions that follow. 5. 1.1 Preferred Route = Route 1 A (links 1.1, 1. 1A, 1.2A, 1.6) LINK 1.1 : This route has a total distance of approximately 1.6 miles with an estimated 17 landowners located along the total length. The route begins at interconnection A, east of existing pole 5/10 located inthe Lockeford-Lodi No.2 60kV transmission line, which is east of the Guild Winery. From the tap point, the line would extend in a southerly direction along the west side of the Central 43 11 125L:(5i89)mam California Traction Company (CCTCo.) Railroad, which has a ± 50 foot right of way width. »: A portion of this line would be underbuilt with 12.5 kV distribution in order to serve a pump owned by the City of Lodi. The pump is located ± 1,400 feet south of the takeoff point. There is a young cherry orchard west of the railroad beginning just south of the service drop to the pump. The total length of this link is 2,720 feet requiring a 40 foot wide right of way, or approximately 2.5 acres. - LINK 1.1A This subroute segment, 1.1A, continues south along the CCTCo across Highway 12. it was originally perceived that sufficient conductor to buitding clearance was restricted by two buildings making this alternative undesirable. However, during the DEIR review period, additional engineering and right of way analyses were conducted on this alternative, and consequently determined that the subroute, 1.1A, is not constrained by existing building ciearance to conductor. The route segment extends along the r west side of the CCTCo in a southerly direction, and crosses Highway 12 and Pine Street to the future extension of Lodi Avenue, for a total distance of ± 0.6 miles. Route 1.1 A traverses an existing PG&E public utility easement. LINK 1.2A At the north side of the future extension of Lodi Avenue, route segment 1,2A extends west for ± 500 feet, then crosses Lodi Avenue and travels ± 640 feet until it meets link segment 1.6,, which runs west to the SS -1 site. 44 LINK 1.6: Link 1.6 would cross the future extension of Lodi Avenue and t h e CCTCo, a distance of 100 feet, and would follow along the railroad's south side for a distance of 1,190 feet. This alignment would avoid the congestion at Link 1.6.1 by crossing CCTCo at the west side of the cemetery. Substation site, SS -'-,would be located on the south side of CCTCo. Alternative substation site, SS -1, would be located to the west of SS -2, in which case the route would then continue in a westerly direction and would overbuild an existing distribution line to a proposed substation site, SS -1. ROUTE 1 (links 1. 1, 1. 2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6) LINK 1.1: This route has a total distance of approximately 1.6 mites with an estimated 17 landowners located along the total length. The route begins at interconnection A, east of existing pole 5110 located in the Lockeford-todi No.2 60kV transmission line, which is east of the Guild Winery. From the tap point, the line would extend in a southerly direction along the west side of the Central California Traction Company (CCTCo.) Raiiroad, which has a ± 50 foot right of way width. A portion of this line would be underbuilt with 12.5kV distribution in order to serve a pump owned by the City of Lodi. The pump is located ± 1,400 feet south of the takeoff point. There is a young cherry orchard west of the railroad beginning just south of the service drop to the pump. The total length of this link is 2,720 feet requiring a 40 foot wide right of way, or approximately 2.5 acres. 1251:(5/89)mam 45 LINK 1.2: At the point where link 1.2 would turn west, there are problems with guy placement to make the right angle turn. They may be solved by using a slack span or self-supporting tubular steel pole. From link 1.2, which occurs at the northern edge of the San Joaquin Warehouse, an alternative route that continued south aiong the railroad across Highway 12 was considered but clearance was restricted by two brick buildings thereby making the route less desirable. Link 1.2 alignment follows a property line and field edge in a westerly direction to Guild Avenue (formerly Myrtle Road). North _. of the property line is a vineyard and apple orchard; south of the line is vacant land. The line would be underbuilt with distribution 700 east of Guild Avenue in order to serve a well; however, the well itself may have to be relocated due to its close proximity to the proposed electrical line. The length of link 1.2 is 1,340feet requiring a 40 foot, right of, way, or 1.23 acres. The City of Lodi has already acquired rights for much of this length for future wells. LINK 1.3: ;.. Link 1.3 would turn south at Guild Avenue and proceed to Highway 12. A distribution underbuild would occur for the two spans across the Southern Pacific Railroad and State Highway 12. ` At the State Highway 12 crossing, it may be necessary to remove a minimum of one tree and to lower the existing distribution line along the south side of the highway for at least two spans. A number of the trees are in the CALTRANS right of way; they have indicated permission would be granted for minimal tree removal. This alignment would have 700 foot total length, and require 0.64 acres of right of way. I25L:(5/89)mam 46 ,.cr LINK 1.4: Area developers have received permission from the City of Lodi to extend Guild Avenue south from Highway 12 across Pine Street to the CCTCo Railroad. Along this alignment, the electrical line would be located on the east side of the proposed street to avoid the smal!, zero setback industrial lots that have been platted on the west side. Along the link 1.4 alignment for the proposed extension of Guild Avenue, halfway between Highway 12 and Pine Street, Dart Container Corp. maintains a booster water pump for fire suppression. It is enclosed in a cinder block and sheet metal huIIding approximately 12 feet by 18 feet, and is 10 feet high. The building is located ± 2 feet from the property line. Also located approximately 12 feetwithin the northwest corner of the property line is a fuel pump, which is used to fuel Dart vehicles. In order to meet National Electric Safety Code (NESC) clearance, horizontal post insulators all placed on one side of the pole, called vertical construction, woutd be utitized in this area to clear the building and gas pump. This link would continue along the east side of future Guild Avenue in a southerly direction until crossing Pine Street. This link segment is ± 1,300 feet in length, requiring a 2 foot overhang encroachment onto private property. LINK 1.5: On the south side of Pine street, link 1.5 would meet an existing 4kV distribution line. The line would be underbuilt with distribution in order to serve a pump at the Lodi Memorial Cemetery and other customers south of CCTCo. Horizontal post insulator construction, or vertical insulator configuration, may have to be used to avoid a well that is housed inside a shed located on the cemetery property adjacent to the west property line. The proposed Griffin Industrial Park to be located on the west side of the future Guild Avenue has been platted for small, zero setback lots. G� of May9, 1989,Mr. Robert Grimn, developer of the Griffin Industrial Park, indicated that he is ready to file the final development plat for the Griffin Industrial Park. The proposed routing alignment would be on the east side of Guild Avenue to avoid these i.ots, and would require a 2 foot overhang encroachment onto the cemetery property. Although thr structure placement would occur on the east side of the cemetery fence, construction would not disturb any existing or future grave sites. Link 5 is ± 1,240 feet in length. UNK 1.6: Link 1.6 would cross the future extension of Lodi Avenue and the CCTCo, a distance of 100 feet, and world follow along the railroad's south side for a distance of 1,190 feet. This alignment would avoid the congestion at Link 1.6.1 by crossing CCTCo at the west side of the cemetery. Substation site, SS -2, would be located on the south side of CCTCo. Alternative substation site, SS -1, would be located to the west of SS -2, in which case the route would then continue in a westerly direction and would overbuiid an existing distribution line to a proposed substation site, SS -1. LINK 1.6.1 (Alternative to 1.61 i n k) : Link 1.6.1 would follow the south side of the future extension of odi Avenue and the north side of CCTCo in a westerly alignment currently occupied by the Lockeford-Lodi No. 3 60kV line; a distance of 1,120 feet. This alignment would require the placement of an additional circuit of 60kV line, which would parallel the existing Lockeford-Lcdi No. 3 line. At the east side ofCiuff Avenue, the line would extend for 230 feet in a southerly direction across the CCTCo to proposed substation site, SS -1. 125WSM)mam 48 'n1 c 5.1.2 Alternate Route 2 (links 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 1.5, 1.6) LINK 2.1: This alternative route would have a takeoff point from the Lockeford-Lodi No. 2 60kV line located northeast of Takeoff point B would occur at a point between existing poles 5/4 and 5/5, which would be in the mic._.e of a field of cultivated row crops. From the takeoff, the ro river'sFloodplan Zone A14 (100 -year flood boundarywithin which base flood elevations and flood hazard factors are determined) for approximately 1,120 feet across a field of row crcps. The first two structures would be placed in a diagonal alignment across the field. it may be necessary to place a guy toward the Mokelumne River within the primary containment levee to reach the top of the bench. A 40 foot rignt of way would be required for a total of 1.03 acres. LINK 2.2: Upon clearing the Floodplain Zone A14, this link wo9kd the extend in a southerly direction along a private farm road, whic lies within FEMA Flood Zone B (a 500 -year flood 40undary Vineyards are present on the west side of the road, With vacar land on the east side of the road. This link would continue south and cross the Southern Pacific Transportation Co. Railroad (SPRR) and Highway 12 at the location of an existing distribution line. Ir would probably be necessary to remove an existing tree in the CALTRANS right of way as part of the crossing permit. The length of this link would be approximately 1,830 feet, requiring 1.68acres of new right of way. LINK 2.3: From Highway 12 to the east end of Fine Street, the route would t 251:(5r85)mam 49 M follow existing property lines and a field road with vineyards on either side. This link segment would be approximately 1,330 feet, requiring 1.22 acres of new right of way. LINK 2.4: Link 2.4 would tura west at Pine Street and follow an existing distribution line. Since Pine Street is only 40 feet wide in this area, some guying and clearance problems would be encountered. There are three houses on the southeast corner of Pine Street and Curry Avenue that may force vertical clearance construction, to avoid clearance problerns. From Curry Street to the extension of Guild Avenue, ± 3,300 feet, the line would be underbuilt with an existing distribution fine, which runs along both sid; s of the street. The total length of link 2.4 is 3,740 feet. As the line turns south at the cemetery at Link 1.5, a slack span would probably be required to avoid a stub and guy on the north -- side of Pine Street. from this point, the alternative route wouid e_ follow the same alignment as Route 1. 5.2 Comparison of Substation Sites Two sites near the City's industrial area have been considered for the new 60-12kV substation. While both locations are acceptable, the preferred site at this time is located at the southeast side of Lodi Avenue and Cluff Avenue, south of the CCTCo railroad. 5.2.1 Substation Option SS -1 This site is located at the southeast side of Lodi Avenue and Cluff Avenue, south of the CCTCo railroad. The site is currently occupied by an older residential dwelling and vineyards. The site is located in San Joaquin County and is zoned I -PA (Interim Protected rwr 125L: (5l89)mam 50 Agriculture). The County would allow a ten acre parcel to be — developed by the City for useasa publicfacility. Immediately north of SS -1 is PG&E's Lockeford-todi No. 3 60kV ^� circuit. Siting a substation at this location would allow for easy access since Lodi Avenue is directly north, and the proposed extension of Thurman Street bisectsthe site. 5.2.2 Substation Option SS -2 SS -2 is located approximately 1,440 feet east of the SS -1 northwest corner on the south side of CCTCo railroad and on the east side of the proposed extension of Guild Avenue. The site is currently vineyards zoned I -PA inthe County. Alt`;ough the City plans to extend Lodi Avenue and Thurman Street in an easterly direction and Guild Avenue in a southerly direction, currently there is no public access to this parcel The SS -2 site would require additional 60kV and 12kV line lengths to connect the substation to the City's electrical tines. 6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES. 6.1 SIGNIFICANT AND UNAVOIDABLE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS As stated previously in this document, there are no significant environmental effects associated with the City of Lodi's 60kV transmission line and substation. No potentially significant impacts such as effect upon agricultural activities, existing high density residential and commercial areas, cultural resources, wildlife habitat, wetlands or other environmentai factors were identified. The transmission linewould have residual impact to the visual setting for the lifetime of the proposed facilities, but the preferred 125 L:(s,89)marn 51 alternative is in an industrial area with varied and contrasting man made .4 features aiready inexistence. Although no evidence exists that any long l term effects would result from eiectric and magnetic fields associatedf with the transmission line, route selection was weighted heavily to avoid residential areas. Public comment has been addressed and incorporated into the Final Environmental Impact Report and factored into the overall project evaluation. 6.2 MITIGATION MEASURES PROPOSEDTO MINIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL -• EFFECTS - V Types of impacts were first identified by considering what effects activities associated with the proposed action could have on the pre - project environment. Each alternative corridor identified for the project encompasses a 40 foot wide right of way. Potential impacts occurring along the right of way were aralyzed and evaluated in Section 3, tables 1 and 2; examined in Section 4, and summarized in Section 5. Mitigating - measures were also identified within each environmental category and were specific to the impactdiscussed in Section 4. g� 6.3 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOCAL SHORT-TERM USES OF MAN'S ENVIRONMENTANDTHE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENTOF LONG- TERM PRODUCTIVITY For purposes of this section, short-term has been defined as 35-40 years (the estimated life of the proposed project.), and long-term asthe period thereafter. Within the life of the project, the construction phase would represent the period of greatest environmental impact for the preferred 1.6 miles cf 60kV transmission right ofway and a substation site. Construction within the preferred corridor would result in disturbance to approximately 7.95 acres for transmission structures and tine installation 125L:(5/89)mam 52 �e and ten acres for installation of the new substation and associated facilities. Following the construction phase of the project, the majority of the land disturbed would begin to revert to its preconstruction use. At each location an approximate 2,000 square foot area would be temporarily disturbed by the construction, this disturbance would include construction vehicle access. Rehabilitation wculd be conducted on this area as needed. The total area to be occupied by the typical tangent single pole structure would be approximately 4 square feet. A map provided by the Sanloaquin County Planning Office indicatesthat no project !ands are under Williamson Act contract. Most resources within the physical, biological, human, and cultural environments would experience short-term impacts resulting from construction activities. Long-term effects and productivity would depend on the continued existence of the proposed project's facilities, or the continued use of the right of way as a utility corridor. 6.4 SIGNIFICANT IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONN ENTAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENT OF RESOURCES Resources committed to the proposed project would be material and non -material, and would include financial resources. irreversible commitment of resources for the purpose of this section have been interpreted to mean those resources that are committed to the project and would continue to be committed throughout the estimated 35-40 year life of the project, and beyond as the line would remain in service as long as electricity to the City's subject areas is required. City utility resources would be required to extend water and sewer lines to the substation control house. Currently, an underground water line extends along the north side of Lodi Avenue and an underground sewer line in the middle of Lodi Avenue to the existing City Limits. A storm drain is located south and west of SS -1 site. A 200 foot extension of the 125L:(5B9)mam 53 water tine and a 150foot extension of the sewer line would be required for either substation site. In addition, the extension of Thurman Street from Beckman Road easterly approximately 1,300 feet would satisfy the preferred access to SS -1. A 2,560 foot extension of Thurman Streetwould be required to provide access to SS -2. Final substation site plan and facility design would adc; ?ss appropriate firesuppression facilities. Irreversible commitment of resources would apply to bialogical and visual resources. Biological resources would be irreversibly committed �. due to the disturbance and loss to vegetation and agriculture during construction and operation. Visually the line would represent a residual s impact to the developed and industrialized project area. 6.5 GROWTH INDUCING IMPACTS Growth inducing impacts resulting from construction of the proposed project would not directly foster economic or population growth. Residential and industrial subdivisions, and any future annexation impacts must be assessed when long-term needs are considered, and. water, sewer, roads, and electricity eventually prcvided. The project would help provide adequate, reliable electric service to these steadily growing areas. The areas of Lodi that the project is proposed to service are areas that have steadily increasing populations and industrial development. Despite the fact that annexation initiatives continue to be defeated, thereby precluding the need for immediate community services for new property, the growth and expansion of existing industrial developments continue to occur. t 25L:(5.89)mam 54 POWER Engineers, Incorporated. - APPENDIX 1 ROUTE AND SITE EVALUATION CRITERIA DEFINITIONS This appendix discusses each of the criteria t h e routing team developed to evaluate ` alternative points of the transmission line routes and substation sites. These criteria were used for identifying general land use, engineering, and environmental conditions that pose constraints to routing a transmission line and siting substations. Weight assignments forthese criteria, commensurate with the degree of conflict and/or cost, are also reviewed. This appendix is divided into two sections with three main categories each: a section each fortransmission !ine and substation with each section addressing land use, engineering, and environmental considerations. 1.0 TRANSMISSION LINE EVALUATION CRITERIA 1.1 LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS Number of buildings requiring removal or relocation. Pursuant to the ornia Relocation_ Act; -this addresses the greate st'�directlimpact 16' 't 4 ransmission line, particularly from economic and social factors, .and therefore was assigned a weight of 5. As presently envisioned with a forty (0) foot right of way, the preferred alignment would not require buildings to be relocated. Per thousand feet of line requirinq special restoration efforts. Within environmentally hardened urban areas, transmission line construction activities may require restoration of storm drains, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, and decorative landscaping. A weight of 3 was assigned for each 1,000 feet affected. Per thousand feetcrossing agricultural land on a diaqonai. Transmission lines impose special constraints upon agricultural practices, especially when routed at an angle to practical patterns. Such alignment creates undue hardship upon operators of farming machinery and aerial spraying applications. This criterion is considered a severe constraint and 125L:mam (5/89) distribution line is paralleled. If the transmission line is to be built alongside the existing distribution line, then additional right of way is required to provide adequate clearances. If the new line is builtwhere the distribution is located, then the distribution line must be relocated in one of three ways: on the new structures (underbuild), below the new structures (underground), or on the other side of the road. In this instance, the distribution underbuild option would have a positive impact on the transmission line routing since existing right of way may be used and the visual impactcreated by adding asecend pole linewould not be increased. Therefore, this fa. -)r was assigned a weight of minus 3 (-3). Per thousand feet along poorly drained, floodplain wetland areas. Special structure foundation designs with higher associated costs may be required for these areas; therefore, aweightof 5wasassigned. Number of angles greater than 60 degrees. Large angles have a higher cost because they require special structure design. A weight of 4 was assigned to each occurrence of this factor. For the routing of the alternatives, the angle of structures was estimated, final determination of angle degreewill occurduring design. 1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The four environmental considerations discussed below were selected to determine the degree of environmental conflict posed by the transmission tine route location. Number of cultural resource conflict areas. Sites of archaeological and historic interest and significance are to be avoided. A weight of 5 was assigned each time the tine would pass over or adjacent to a cultural resource. While not an apparent issue, this criterion was retained to demonstrate its consideration. Perthousand feet ofline through sensitive wildlife habitat. Areas such as stream crossings, ponds, wetiands, abandoned fields, or pasture with n native vegetation provide habitat for a variety of plant and wildlife species including threatened or endangered species. These areas are assigned a weight of 5 for each thousand feet of occurrence. Per thousand feetrequirinq tree trimming and/or removal. Orchards and 4.z various species of shade and ornamental trees are a valuable resource in _ an area otherwise devoid of trees; taller trees also provide a screening effect for the transmission line structures. Therefore, protection of trees is an important project consideration and removal or tree trimming is weighted a 5. Number of residences within 100' of R/W exbosed to electrical and magnetic fields. While the oresent research on biological effects of =� electric and magnetic fields is inconclusive, the criteria represents consideration of this issue. Even though the relatively low voltage of the line and the field effects of the proposed line would be below any established standard, either at the right of way edge, or within the right of way, the criterion is weighted a 5 to demonstrate a sensitive response l to public concerns. M.<, 411 2.0 SUBSTATION SITING EVALUATION CRITERIA 14 E M 2.1 LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS Number of buildings requiring removal or relocation. Pursuant to the California Relocation Act, this is the greatest direct impact of a substation in this category and was assigned a weight of 5. Number of pri late land parcels affected by acquisition. The right of way process becomes increasingly involved as the numbe: of parcels of land and potential landowners affected by a substation site increases. At weight of 2 was assigned to this factor to account for additional negotiation and settlement procedures that may be required. Offsite construction impacts. The proximity of other, land uses and the potential for their destruction during construction is a measure of a site's 125L:mam (5,89) " i overall ability to accommodate development. This criterion is weighted a 2. Longterm effects on adjacent land uses. This criteria considers the effect of a substation on present and future land uses, and the perceived irmitation on potential development. Inciuded in thi; criteria is a consideration of electric and magnetic fields emanating from the substation. The criteria is weighted a 2 to account for possible cumulative long term effects. °-Siting 'oncuttivated cropland. Siting of a substation 'on cultivated cropland can potentially take 3 awes out of production. Such action would be inconsistent with the Williamson Act and San Joaquin County's planning goals. The location of a substation in the corner of a field may pose an obstacle to maneuvering farm equipment and reduces the flexibility in cropping patterns. For these reasons, a weight of 5 was assigned to this factor. 2.2 ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS The fotiowing lists three engineering considerations that were used in the evaluation of the substation sites. Difficulty of site preparation. Weighted a 2, this criterion is a measure of a site's physical characteristics, such as slope, drainage, accessibility, soil bearing capacity, etc., and the degree of difficulty they may impose on substation construction. Acquisition cost. A parcel's size and shape will dictate to some degree the arrangement of substation facilities, and the ability to logically expand the substation to accommodate future needs. Acquisition costs were determined by recent, comparable costs for industrial zoned parcels within one-half mile of the proposed sites. This criterion is weighted a 4. 125Lman (5189) Ease of existing access. Existing access to the proposed substation sites was considered for this factor. The City of Lodi Intends to extend Thurman Street for the eventual, permanent access. However, at this time, an existing frontage lane south of Lodi Avenue and CCTCo would bethe only access, therefore, this criterion wasweighted a4. 2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The four environmental considerations discussed below were selected to a-termine the degree of envi,onmental conflict posed by substation siting. Number of cultural resource conflict areas. Sites of archaeological and hi.itoric interest and significance are to be avoided. Thus, a weight cf S was assigned each time a substation would be sited within 1/4 mile_ While not an apparent issue, this criterion is retained to demonstrate its consideration. Area of sensitive wildlife habitat. Areas such as ponds, wetlands, abandoned fietds, or pasture with native vegetation provide habitat for a variety of plant and wildlife species. Sites in these areas are assigned a weight of 5 for each site located thereon. While not an apparent issue, this criterion is retained to demonstrate its consideration. Visually prominent from a state/federal highway. ro mitigate the visual impact of a substation to travelers of major highways, sites were chosen vj within an existing industrial area and well away from majortravel ways, therefore this criterion was assigned a weight of 3. 3.0 ROUTE AND SUBSTATION SITE POINT RANKING The total scores within each of the two major criteria categories were used to :- determine rankings. 4.0 THE PREFERRED ROUTE 125L:mam (5189) The preferred route, 1A, received a score of 70.9 as compared to Route 1 with a total score of 63.72. However, the City ha; determined that since link segment 1.1A is already a vacant public utility easement, this segmentwould be preferred over obtaining new right of way along link segments 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5. Although a weighting criteriafor exisfing right of way was notincluded inthe ranking matrix, route MA route displays the best overall compatibility with the analysis criteria. Section 5.0 compares the preferred route and alternate route, and describesthe positive and negative aspects of each. TAKS 1 : CITY OF LOOT -INDUSTRIAL %MTAT1ON ROUTE iki.AT1Oti WOait-T MARDI, I909 mANALYSIS CRITERIAM LNO USZ MISSIDEPATIONS 7 !ilSW OF BUILDINGS REWIRING RE!Y1,1:IJREL=I1O4 PER 1000' AEOWRING 5'ECIAL RES': ATION EFFORTS PER 1000' CROSSING AGFUCU.TURAL LW CPI A DIAc'> A. 1 PER 1000' ALX FIELD EDGE PER 1^00 S2.FT IN COWLICT wITN LkO USE PLAivI+G MS L" USE TOTAL t, ElGIIEIP.INO CTi45ICE ATTGLS PER 1090' OF LITE U PER IOW' FEWIRI% NEW CONSTRt,1C1I0WMTC. KESS PER 1000' OF LINE OF EXISTING DISTR./C". PER 1000' ALCNO FMY DR WO FLOODPLAIN/IETIJU +%+EAS n KJMXR OF WLE:S GREATER THM bO DEVM EM111EEAIEG TOW. U EWIRONI E TAL WNS1L)<..RATIOP.S ILVICR OF CTS TLWL RESIXE 1X91 KI ARIAS FER 1000' T}iRO.Xit 051TWE WILDLIFE t61BITAT LLtK :1.t�_- :t,: 17.3 --..-_ ;t,ti----^--- 1t•5 �--- �t.6 ---- ;t•b•! •-_ ,,_�..__... ;`_�_..'- 12,3 � 12,1 17000', 2.72 1.3+ 0.7 -1.3 --1 1.24 - 1.:9 1.35 �-` 1.12 .. 1.83 1.33 3.74 . WT. 1 KA :TOT NJ! :TOT :KM :TOT ': N i ! TOf-t NSP TOT :NUM :TOT !KM :TOT H15 TOT : NU'tTOT : J+im TOT I NIAM I TOT 0. 0 0. 0. 0 0 0, 0 0-.0 0. 0 J 0 0, 0 0 0' 0.01 .0.03 0. 0 G 0 G. 0. G G. 0.5 0 0 0 C• 0 G, 3.14 111•"' , �0 5 0, 0 0 0. 0. 0. 0 0. 0. 0 0. 0. 0 i 0. .,.2 5.6 0 0. 0 0. 0. , 2 i 212 . 4.4 i 1129 1 2.Sd 0.5 1 1 0,9 1 1.8 0 0 .19 2.30 i 0 i 0 0 . 0 1.68 i 3.36 1.33 2.66 0.49 i 1i,98 5 10.029 10.14$ 10.016 1 0.06 tO.00S 10.0':5 10.(09 10.045 ; 0 ; 0 10.016: 0,08 1 0 ; 0 ;0.018 1 0.14 :0,017 10.095 :0.013 .0.065 :0,OY 10.0:: ; 2.69. 1.0;5 . 1.845 , u , ,.46 , .! 5, 7; 6.:;5 . 2025 , I:Z } -' MJ1 170T :WL" :TOT :NUM , TOT .-" :TOT 1 Y01.-NLM ;TOT " :TOT :NUM :TOT . 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IlM : TOT ............. , rllf ; . TOT 3.25 ;16.25 ; l.i9 ; 5.95 ; Oi ............. 29.25 ; 5.55 ; 80M TOT ; K9rt ; TOT ® 0 0 r; 0; 1 S; 0.0; 0.5 ........................... 0.5 , ...Ot li.68 :1.1F !.2A TAKE _2t CITY OF LODI - IN ISMIAL SX -TAI,% SUBSTATIM EVALLIATICN 401;XSTCEi MWACR, Ivey +ufa'i?LYS1S CRITERIA *# SUP SISS-1 _ :SS -2 WT. 1091 1 TOT wb'P TOT , 11410 UEE CO7SIDERATIORS M-RIBER OF VAL OMS PEO. P,E"IOVALIFn CCATICN S : I 5 0 ; 0 NLi'va OF M. LAND WE.4S AFFECTED BY AN. CFFSIT-t Ci-51RLCTIOh IWACTS LD;G TEM EFFEC75 Cf1 ADJACENT LAD USES :: 0 SITIW ON CLUIVATED CR011-W 5 ; I ; 5 1 1 ; 5 ; U40 USE TOik 14 : 13 E)Clt&n0G Ck URATIUG' Ntt— 70T ; t" ; TOT I 01FFICLLTY CF SITE PFUARATION 2 ;^ 2 ; t t 1 I ; XVJISITUN COAT 1 1 1 1 4 1 1; 1 1 EPM OF ETISTIN6 ACCESS { 1 l 1 ; 3 ; 12 1 .. '.7 MWERIMS TOTAL i EWIR@iOIAL CpISIDERATID4 ; ~I TOT 1 laa' 1 101 1 CLLTLPX RESOLKE CDfLICT ALAS 5 ; 0 'T 0 ; 0 0 1 5E?SITI44 WILDLIFE WITAT _ 5 1 0; 0 0 0; VISIrUY Kl)IUEHf FP.CH WL'CR STATE/FED MGMAY 3 ; 0 1 0 ; 0 ; 0 1 EhVIFDK)iTk TOTAL .. - 0 0 RtAtaS TOTAL:6 1 31 J Stle s1;55 -I ISS -2 J U u„ D(MIALES)E ACRES SCORE ROUTE REQUIRED LINK COMBINATION FOR 40' RAN 63.72 1 1.64 7.95 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 70.9 1A 1.58 6.84 1.1, 1.1A, 1.2A, 1.6 - 166.11 I 2 I 2.03 9.84 2:1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 1.5, 1.6 RECEIVED NOTICE OF PREPARATION JAN I b,,,9 rx, CITY CF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO: Jack P:onsko, Cirector FROM : i ty of Lodi City of Lodi Public Works Dept. Community Development 221 W. Pine Street 221 West Pine Street L c d i, CA 95240 t o d i, CA 95240 SUBJECT. Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report The CITY OF LODI will be the Lead Agency and will prepare an environmental impact report for the project identified below. W need to know the views of 1 ycur agency u,s to the scope and content of the environmental connection with the proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR prepared by our agency when considering your permit or other approval for the project. The project description, location, and the probable environmental effects are contained in the attached materials. A copy of the Initial Study is not attached. Due t o the time 1 imi is mandated by State law, your response must be sent a t the earliest possible date but not later than 30 days after receipt of this notice. Please send your response to DAVID M0RIM0T_O at the address shown above. We will need the name for a contact person in your agency. Project Title: CITY OF LCDI DIRECT JNTER00NI QN PROJECT Project Applicant, if any: CITY OF LODI ELECTRICAL UTILITY DEPARTMENTg_ HENRY RICE , DIRECTOR .. r DATE: January 25, 1989 Sionature: Titfe: ASSOCIATE PLANNER Telephone: (209) 333-6711 Reference: California Administrative Code, Title 14, Sections 15082(a), - 15103,15375. NOPIND} B/TXTD.01C NOTICE OF PREPARATION CITY OF LOD I INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION E I R PROJECT STUDY AREA The City of Lodi is proposing to construct an electric substation and related transmission lines east of the City of todi. An FIR will study the substation site located south of Lodi Avenue and east of Cluff Avenue, as well as various routes for the transmission lines. The study area will be roughly the Mokelumne River to the north, Curry/Kennison Road to the east, Industrial Way to the south and Highway 99 t o the west. PROJECT The City of Lodi is proposing to construct a new electrical substation that will be called "Industrial Substation." The facility will be located in a future industrial area east of the City. The sites under consideration for the substation are south of todi Avenue and east of Cluff Avenue. This area i s currently outside of the City limits and is planted i n vineyards. The areas to the north, west and south are undergoing industrial development. The substation will require approximately three acres. In addition to the substation, the project will require the construction of new 60 -kV lines connecting the substation with existing electrical facilities. There will be two connections to existing PG&E transmission lines. One fine will connect with the Lodi- Lockeford No. 2 line that runs along the Mokelumne River. The second connection will be to the Lodi-Lockeford No. 3 line that runs along Lodi Avenue/Sargent Road. The specific route of these connecting lines will be analyzed as a part of the EIR. There will also be two mv lines connecting the substation to the City of Lodi distribution loop located west of the substation site. These lines will be located within existing City easements and right-of-ways. The Industrial Substation will consist of a 60-kv switchyard with eight 60-kv positions (13 breakers total) and space for one future 60-kv position on the west end. The three eastern positions will provide for termination of three PG? --E lines, and the western position will provide for the termination of three City of Lodi 60-kv lines and two 60/12kv transformer positions. In addition co the 60-kv switchyard, the substation will include a 12-kv yard ii th two 60/ 12-kv transformer positions and space for a third 60/1,.-kv transformer position. POSSIBLE IMPACTS TO BE INVESTIGATED 1. Disruption, displacement or compaction of soil? Soil disruption will occur on a localized basis as a result of auguring holes for directly imbedded poles, or from excavations required for pole and substation structure foundations. Some soil compaction may occur as a result of construction vehicles traveling along the right-of-way. 2. Change in air quality or create substantial air emissions? The construction activity has the potential to create dust problems in the immediate vicinity of the work. Both the movement of construction vehicles along the line routes and the actual digging and grading at the construction sites can produce short-term dust problems. 3. increase in existing noise 'levels? The construction activity may result in an increased noise level primarily from construction vehicles. The problem will cease once construction is completed. 4. Effects on agriculture? The substation will require removzl of approximately three acres or vineyards from agricultural production. The transmissicn poles will be placed along road or railroad rights-of-way and should not require the removal of any agricultural land. Depending on the route selected for the 60-kv interconnect line between the substation and the PG&E Lodi-Lockeford No. 2 line, some zdjacent agricultural operations could be affected. Placement of new poles and lines along the edge of fields could affect current patterns of crop dusting. 5. Visual impacts? The placeinent of new poles and lines could affect the visual setting of the area. The poles could be as high as 65 feet and would be visible from the surrounding area. Depending on the route, the new line could be located along a route that already has a pole line. In this case the new poles would replace the existing poles. The subject area is an industrial area. There are industrial uses both within the City limits and in the County. Muds of the current agricultural areas will be developed with industrial uses sometime in the future. There are also existing power lines along every street and road, including the existing PG&E 60-kv lines. All these man-made features have already impacted the visual ;andscape of the area. E Cityof Lodi ii} Imo'®+°� ✓ Industrial Substa tan IR Ll--F-Fa --.�" 'I'1 � • � � IE �tt � s El a(oo kv�LtN� a sot f Ji cd t LL Gi FIT— (31 L : Y ----- - SPR62- I l I - :✓_ ! l i l I t VI CTo4 RD. .I� -t+ I�II'WijII �l I it i l�Il1 .'I.11 iIi'sliil { i P F -P ST. i - LSI "�' I , I a ❑ tl{ � �� J .;SIT, -� C----_ �• � I �I . SAR�F_'NT RA � I 3 : � � t t s : �r—' j;� CCTRFz. � �-�_ l ' f' i i !✓ - �PIe.Ir E I kv Ltt ' ( lI; PROPC SED sue S,TATtot�! T �v CJTY V J1 r� I iII I s� 1 I ...-...'..3- Ai! .-_. ... LEGAL NGTHE PUBLIS-Eu ii! ?dt3TiC11 Of PUBLIC H IA MI.40 my THI LORI CITY COUNCIL MVIRONNWWAL IMPACT i2RP W F*R THI INDUMIAL SUBSTAnOM PROPORD TQ Eli LC ATED AT 5200 EAST 33JEuuANT WAD, LODI APH NUMUM 040470-02 AS ADMO ATEI IN V I ROW M IN N A L DOCdMINTATION Nona l$ HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednasday, f May 17, 1989 at the hour of 7:30 p.m,, or as. soon thsrmaftw as tho mattrr may b* heard, the Lodi i City Council will randuct a public hscrin to con• alder ce.-tifyf..Q the ftnoi tm"ct i -. rsPod for the Industrial Subatotiorn proposed to b3 l tacat>td at 32W E30 Te>rgsont Rood. Cods, APP eNumbet 0494T70-92 as odequote enytronmointal { tnformatieirt r* in thh mettflr ray Be ay. t tahwd in than affioe of the Community Davetap m*rtt Dtreetex at 221 West Pine Stroat, Ends, Ccdtfornlo..UI intarosted persons ars Invited to f px•sa*•nt their views and comments on this mat`or. ; Writtan—awlerrteoii mwy Ln, ittoJ' ..nh• it. Cil," i r Colic at any tim* prior to the h*afing Kh*duivd•• I hdw*Itt and oral ttnternwo may bo mace at Said l herring;- If you dzoitenge the sub{st:t matt,rr In court yew n my be limited to raising antyc_fixue FU" or someone els* ral"a at me pules < hearing described in this notice or in written cor• respondence delivered to the City Cleric, 2221 Wetet � Pin* Street, Lodi, California, of or prior to, 1119 ' public iaorin4 By Ordor of The loch City Council: a:. AMM. RI MCHE City 0"Mae Mt., 3, IM Appro94Oas to form: 6:W f s: W. Rir.NAT'f ; eltyAtt rfty May 8, 19E'! �gtgy �✓ ......... State of California OFFICE OF PLANN!NG AND RESEARCH 1400 Tenth Street, Raam 121 Sacramento, CA M14 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FORM FF -015-----t Title CITY OF LODI INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION DRAFT ETR Project Locit'lon-7pecific Northeast Lodi. Mokelumne River south to Industrial Way, Cluff Avenue east to' Tecklenberg Road. roject Location—City roleci ocation- I my Lodi San Joaquin Description of hatire, P6 pose, and Seneficlwies of Project The City of Lodi is proposing .o construct a new d0Kv 303tation be located in the industrial area east of the City. The substation will cccup 2a portion of a yet to be selected 10 -acre site south of Lodi Avenue..:The. substation will also require a new 60Kv line connecting the substation to an axi3Lisig '.3.a E. GOKv lint along the "tokalumne liver. Lead Agency Division City of Lodi 'Electric Utility Department Henry R'c-e 4irector address Where Copy of EIR 1s xvaflable C i t of Lodi Ccmmunit� Develooment Deoarta:ent C1 tY_ �Hal 1, 221 ,Jest Pine Street .cai , CA eview Peri 30 da s ending May -10, 1989 Contact Person AreaCo-de Mone Extens on David ,Mor.imoto ;209) 333-6711 Associate Planner _ - r�.IVY CI'1 C[i%j[[It3Ct .. tf :l.UT�)Gfdj�'U The City cf Loafis Itl e CEQA Lead Agency t& the project. Public agencies that have been informed of the project and have been invited to comment are: U.S.D.A. - Soil Conservation Service Federal Emergency ManagementAgency US. Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Ecological Services U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Division of Wetlands Inventory California Energy Commission CALTRANS - Division of Aeronautics California Department of Food and Agriculture California Department ofHealth Native American Heritage Commission California Public Utilities Commission California Department of Transportation -District 10 Caiifornia Departmentof Fish & Game California Department of Parksand Preservation - Historic Preservation Office San Joaquin County - Department of PublicWorks San Joaquin County - Agricultural Commissioner City of todi -Community Development Department San Joaquin County - Planning Division Office of Planning and Research -State Clearing House All agencies are expected to perform a review of the project to determine if there may be any conflicts between the proposed facilities and any agency plans or resource values. In the event of EIR certification and the filing of a Notice of Determination, permitswould be acquired during ?he right ofway acquisition phase from the agencies that require them. ho MEMOPANDUM, City of Lodi, Public Works Department TO: Community Development Director FROM: Public Works Director DATE: May 1, 1989 SUBJECT: Comments on D` IR for City c -f Lodi !ndustrial Substation Project (SCH - #89013070) The Public Works Department has tho following comments on the subject Graft EIR: r 1_ Has indicated under our previous responses in our memo of February 1, 1989. It is felt that the future Thurman Street alignment should be shown on all exhibits. The portion of Thurman Street that is shown is not shown correctly. It is felt that the new site location (SS -2) now being considered, there should be a blow uo of the cite areas with the exact extensions of the future Thurma', Street and Guild Avenue. Response: See FEIR Map - App:,ndix 6 There appearsto be no discussion on what is involved with the r;!quired utility extensions for water, sewer and storm drainage. Response: See HIR, page 53 and 54 t" 2. it is assumed that if either site is chosen, that there would be an annexation to the City of Lodi. The question is should on-site fire requirements be considered. Response: The final substation .'te plan and facility design would address appropriate fire suppression facilities. 3. Page 39, second paragraph - The water tower referred to is presumably the tank iocated at San Joaquin Warehouses (old Roma Winery). This is not a City facility, Response: See FEIR, page 39 4. Page 44 - The 40' right of way required for Link 1.2 should be described in more detail. The City has already acquired rights of much of this length for future wells. Response: All new 60kV right of ways will be acquired by PG&E. Other right of ways will be occupied via franchise or other City/PG&E agreement. 5. Page 44, Link 1.3 - The clearances at Highway 12 and Guild Avenue should provide for future traffic signal. Also, part of the required right of way could be in Highway 12. Response: The 6OkV line design will provide proper code clearances to accommodate planned traffic signals 6. Page 46, Link 1.5 - the street tight of way for the Griffin Industrial Park is no? dedicated as of May 1, 1989. If the project does not proceed, the right of way forthis link will need to be purchased. Response: See F E I F;, page 48 7. Page 49, Substation Option 3-�-2 - As shown or, the map at the end of the report the site is bisected by Guild Avenue. Presumable the intent is to be on one side or the other -this should be clarified. Response: See FEIR map - Appendix 6. The 55-2 site is adjusted easterly to accommodate the future extension of Guild Avenue. Jack L_ Ronsko PublicWorks Director Stats of California Memorandum To John Keene State Clearinghouse O f f i c e of Planning and Research 1400 Tenth Street, Room 121 Sacramento, California 95814 r. Dote ., .April 28, 1984 Plcc: , Sacramento From : 04partment of Food and Agriculture -122 N. Street, F. Q. BOX 942871 Sacramento, CA 95814-0001 s!,blecr, SGH No. -- San Joaquin Country Lodi. in.dustri&l Substation Project The California Departrient of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has reviewea the Drutt, Impact Rarnrt (DEIR) concerning the above referenced project which would involve the development of an electrical substation on a ten acre site. Tha CDFA has the following comments and recorax,sendations for the project. The Department is concerned with the impacts this project will have on agricultural productions. Is there any land available within t1,.e City limits, (on the West aide of Cluff Avenue for example) , teat could be used for the development of the substation? Are either of the potential project sites under Williamson Act coatracts7 `ane (;UfA would I:Ca a projactthat is not located n prime agricultural land, but given the two a1tarnatives considered, Substation l and Routs 1 is the project alternative preferred by ""he Department. The CLFA supports the right of local agencies to develop and Jmplement land -use policy in its area of influence, but also rants tQ assure that agricultural land is not prematurely ax? irreversibly lost dura to development which is not accurately assessed for environmental i:,tipact. Sincerely, Donna McIntosh Graduate Student Assistant Agricultural Resources Branch (916) 322-5227 cc: San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissicner California Association of Resource Conservation Districts RESPONSE: SEE FE:R page 53 M, I 13 64 ON EV A71 /nco1,001aled March 29,1959 Office of Historic Preservation Department of Parks and Recreation P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 Attention: Kathryn Gualtieri, State Historic Preservation Officer Subject: 1345-0.24; City of Lodi Industrial Substation Project Dear Ms. Gualtieri: Piease be advised that POWER Engineers, Inc. has consulted the Central California Information Center concerning the proposed City of Lodi Industrial Substation Project. "nclosed you will find copies of the correspondence sent to them and their response to US. The Draft Environmental Impact Report is currently being finalized. Once the CEQA process is completed and a preferred transmission line route and substation site selected, a Class III archaeological field reconnaissance will be conducted. The results of that study will be forwarded to you upon its completion. Should you have any question:, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, PO4'VE n ineers, incorporated D. Lynn Askew DLA:ss °enxc @. cc F''ra R 'Ai nd, PQtf �Eg- File(1345-0.24.1.1}' pf; ay • P.O. Box 1066 + Hailey, Idaho 83333 • (208) 788-3456 At PINE C,�!.aVFR.lS :.iAR lPG)A iERCEu S,w )O:', )i ;N S1.ANI5!. ,u 1l;OLis'.tNJ. 0. Lynn Askew Power Engineers Incorporated P.O. Box 1066 Hailey, Idaho 83333 3/15/89 (209) 667-3307/3'127 M Department of ,-anthropology . California State University Turlock, California 95380 RE: File #0946L 1345-0.24;City of Lodi Electrical Transmission Line As per your request vie have rondueted a records search for the above - referenced project area located on the Lodi North, Lodi South, Lockeford and Waterloo 7.5 -minute U . S . G . S . quadrangle maps. W have conducted the records search for the specific project area and for the general study area as outlined on the maps you provided. According to our files there are no recorded archaeohg,ical or historical eultura? resources located within the specific environs of the project or within the project study area. The specific environs of the project and the study area boundary include no areas that have been subject to previous cultural resource investigation. For your information, within a one -mile radius of the project study area, there are four recorded archaeo- logical cultural resources (Native American Indian occupation and burial sites). According to the national Register of Historic Places, there are three sites nominated to the National Register withir the general vicinity of the project and study area, listed as follows: Lodi Arch (Mission Arch; Pine Street) Ref. No. 80000848 (west of stiidy area). Morse -Skinner Ranch House (13063 N. California 99); Ref. No. 86001578 Terminous Cu I I i ng Chute (Tower Park Culling Chute; 14900 W. California 12) ; Ref. No. 84001189 Since the project area and study area environs have not been subject to previous cultural resource investigation, it is ppossible that unrecorded archaeological and historical cultural resources exist within the specific project area and within the study area boundaries. The law requires that ifcultural resources are found during project -related activities, all work is to cease and the lead agency and a qualified archaeologist are to be contacted regarding evaluation of the find. Cultural resource investigation prior to the onset of project -related activities would be appropriate. Thank you for contacting this office regarding cultural resource preservation in San Joaquin County. Billing is attached. Please l e t us know if we can be of further service. Si ncerely , L. Kyle Napton, Coordinator E. A. reathouse, ASSistant r((r�¢��� Engineers /ncoroorar'ed March 14,1989 Central California information Center Department of Anthropology California State College Turlock, CA 95380 Attention: Ms. Elizabeth Greathouse Subject: 1345-0.24; City of Lodi Electrical Transmission Line Dear Ms. Greathouse: The City of Lodi intends to construct an electrical transmission line as shown on Exhibit attached hereto. Also enclosed is Exhibit 1, which shows the study area for the project. Four USGS quad sheets came together in the study area. They are the Lodi North, Lodi South, Lockeford and Waterloo quadrangles. Please conduct a Class! inventory of the cultural resources for the study, area showr on Exhibit 1. 5 " _. Your prompt reply will be greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions please clo not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, POWER Engineers, Incorporated I D. Lynn Askew DLA:db enc: a5 noted t cc: Frank Rowland (POWER) mo� l File: 1345 r 1020 Airport Way • P.O. Box 1066 • Hailey, Idaho 63333 1 (208) 780-3456 915 CAPITOL MALL, ROOM 288 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814 (916) 322.7791 Y City of Lodi Community Development Department 221 West Pine Street Lodi, California 95240 re: NOTICE OF PREPARATION/01TY OF LODI DIRECT INTERCONNECTION PROJECT Dear Mr.Morimoto: The concern; of the Native American Heritage Commission is in those places where the prehistoric sites underlie areas which have been previ- ously developed and thought to be free of cultural resources. One problem which takes place regularly throughout the state Involves or- chards and vineyards, such as the three acres where the substation will be placed. `&hen either of these two are phasea out and there is a change of crops, cultural resources under these areas become adversely impacted. The root structure goes down into the archaeological sites. Due to the long habitation of that region by various Indian tribal groups o �er extended periods of time, thousands of years, the likelihood of dis- covering previously undetected cultural resources is a very real possibil- ity which should be addressed in any environmental document. Native American cultural resources have baen discovered at depths in ex- cess of eight feet on some recent projects. A buildup of silt over long periods of time have provided a buffer of safe cover between the tops of the archaeological sites and the existing grade. Some had been built upon, still others had been used for agricultural purposes, as in this case. All had been thought to be free of cultural resources. The California Environmental Quality Act, Appendix K, deals with the dis- covery of archaeological sites and the procedures to follow. It also con- tains the instructions to follow when human remains are found during any phase of development. The Native American Heritage Commission has pre- pared a pamphlet for use by lead agencies, planners, developers and prop- erty owners. It provides an easy -to -read breakdown of the California Codes pertaining to Native American human remains and their disposition. I have included a copy of this brochure for your use. if you have any questions or if you need additional information, please contact this office. Sincerely, �-- ill�Anthony Johnson Staff Analyst. Enclosure cc: John Keene, SCH MEMORANDUM, City of todi , Public 'Works Department TO: Community Development Department FQCM: Publ i c Works Director DATE: February '_, 1989 SUBJECT: City of todi Direct Interconnection Project RECEIVED FEB 0 ./ 1989.: COVESUNiTY. DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT �a The Public Works Department has the following comments on the Notice of -. Preparation for the EIR on the subject project: • Noise - will there be noise from transformers or other equipment? ° The Map shows one site; the project description indicates other sites are under consideration; ° The need for services (water, wastewater and drainage) should be addressed; ° Access to the.site should be addressed. A railroad crossing may be difficult to obtain since one is not planned on Cluff Avenue at Indi Avenue. Normal development requirements would require the extension of. fhurman Street. Thurman Street alignment should be shown on all exhibits. . 1 l (Jack. L. Ronsko Pi�bl Works Director JLR/RCP/imr cc: Electric Utility Director r MCCD890I/TXTW.01J [salejodJc-)Ul 'sJaGul6u3 HJMOd The DEIR review illicited no comment from private indivjdujIs or special interest _. citizen groups. The following correspondence frorn PG&E resulted in the ij.dr}itiori and subsequent analysis of alternative Route 1A. That route has been sele£t4itl by the City as their preferred aiternative route fort h e new 60kV line. �i Pacific Gas and Electric Company 1401 Fulton Street Fresno. CA 93760 WN 2091443 4600 April 19, 1989. .. IMM James Schroeder Community Development Director City of Lodi 221 West Pine Street Lodi, California 95241 Dear Mr_ Schroeder: Following a recent field review by our electrical engineering and operations staff, it appears that an =° additional'route is feasible to provide,:;:'the 6Okv connection to the proposed substation. Consequently,_.this additional alternative should be included in the environmental review currently being conducted by the City. The new alternate route, as shown in,green on the attachec map, is within the defined bourldaries Of the project as described in your Draft EIR. This-route:_Vould utilize a - portion of an existing PG&E easement. -that is currently unoccupied. ' If you have any questions regarding:this new alternative route, feel free to call me at (2Q9.)::283-5238. pa Sincerely, ., Ernie Ralston Ralston L,and Pl awning Analyst 7.,' enclosure cc: H.L. Rice, -City of Lodi H. Hansen, City of Lodi i 00 r"HE F OT _b ��'m'T WiN-*'G--4' Iq TS .� aeINI I T � R of DO �iJ �TILL REQUIRE MORE TH-AN ONE v. s. .�K �. Y.MTatMA�?w-' .. - ......::. .:... ......:.��... a• :-.4. •V �..c-:�-.✓-u.� '4- .-=Et+• _ �- � - I .- ..� i � � i l � _ i L i � e _I _� �___ _' '__— a f� _,_ __. Fe;n_.__ .. � - - 4 .. t� `., .. �+J - �y4. j`'-'? �`,, .. /.'; - ----- ---___A~ ------ U) R i sT- XR 3 h SUE � �,� •. RD. � ;ta �- - `�a- p �• as > no• � MA -- --� A ^I Ho Y1 k WOODRO`w,i 5-,�•�•°.',",.ary,'k,,.fgv+.x^aia.S.-,- '� w' -i' ,'"1 3 - :� a—F.rn l�""�ar�u .�'� "'�u -r � � ':' � ,,, ♦ 'i" �'% '� ���� x l 1 I -J 6.v - JOkQUIN S?: 12 IN Jf -i N `- v '• :: .. -. � � r _ i �w -1�-'- A - =-ice''-- - - - - ' � • z 7 I i j � r l I AIR - 1 Jf 7 ' THL OLLOWING DOCUMENT ViILL h'.EQi1IPE MORE THAN ONE co CITY LIU INDUST PAR GLO AVE. ws 0 Z D7ung j 3 5/5 MOKELUMNE RIVER LOCKEFORD-LODI NO2-PG 5/4 X\\W 4 INDUST 2.2 ,NTY . IiWY. 12 (VIC-'OR . ............. RD.) INDUST M-1 (COUNTY) INDUST C® 2.4 LIA LOCKEFORD-LORI N0.3-PGa E SARGENT R FUTURE THURMAN ST. _ r.•: :; :�: {•fir_ . CITY LIMITS GUILD AVEEFU i LEGEND =NomaROUTE t i LINK SEGMENT ow ®'m mm ROUTE 2 CCTCo CENTRAL CALIFORNIA TRACTION CO. RAILRQ ROW CROPS SS -1 SUBSTATION SITE 1 VINEYARDS ORCHARDS f i PG&E LOCKEFORD-IODI 6OkV LINE f NO 2& NO 3 f.c A INTERCONNECTION PI I ■ '+ • CITY'S NEW 60kV LINE CONNECTIONS 7 • • - - -��, 3 � , 4 HE FOLLOWING DOCUMEN'," .,..: R -:rt ✓'�K2."'49"?�bw•*Y �,.-+T.Ms :.l "r:...- kw, '.•n: -`z r.-...:, ,- xFS.aR"e;. ,.s<sa.r�<,i.s, z, il..�.t.4YrrA:: ».�., ..._.. � ..:. .. �,... �.. ... ." ." � = .: �. ., ...,.:• ....... �:.�... .. rte.. x:K< .. ......n.v.. 'v.ri "+Yc*t - : �_ i- _ -� -; - _--- --- - ------ 5�.- .; -� �, S T I FF y - _ _. _ _ .._ � _.._.._ � �_: „3.. ?,... .. POWER Engineers, Incorporated CORRECTIONSAND ADDITIONSTO THE DEiRNEIR DEIR Page FEIR Page Correction/Addition 1 1 At last paragraph, fast line, 1.1, add, "The Draft EIR was filed with the OPR on April 7 1989. The DEIR review period ended May 8 1989 see Appenqjj5L 8 8 In third paragraph, 1.3.5, add, "Route 1A" 9 9,10 In third full paragraph and subsequent paragraphs, explain why additional alternate route has been reconsidered as a viable alternative route, Route 1A. Add description of link segments 1.1A and 1.2A. 11 12 First line on page, change right of way requirements from 17.95 acres to 14.95 acres, as a result of adding route segments 1.1A & 1.2A. 13 13 At 1.7 heading, add, "'ANE} SITE" 13 14 End of first paragraph under 1.7, delete, "While the two alternative substation sites have been evaluated and summarized, a preferred location has not been identified in this Draft EIR (DEIR). 13 14 First full paragraph, first line, change, "will be solicited" to "has been solicited and is 'r_ncluded in Appendix 5." 13 14 First full paragraph, change, "project p<oponent prefers the 60kV line alternative Route 1." to "alternative Route 1A and substation site SS -1." Add, "While Route 1A scores somew at i her than Route 1 70.9 oints versus 63.92 Dints or cumulative im acts its placement within an existin u Iic utility easement for approximately 0.6 miles as significant merit fort the selection asthe preferred route_" 15 16 At fifth line from top, add, " and public utility easements. " CORRECTIONS AN D ADDITIONS TO THE D E I R/F E I R DEIR Page FEIR Page Correction/Addition First full paragraph, change, "The total 15 16 amount of land required for the preferred route right of way would be approximately 7.95 acres." to "4.95 acres." 19 19 Change cost estimate for 60kV Transmission Line (PG&E Design/Construct & Richt of Way) to 5369.626. Change total to 24 24 First paragraph, delete from excluded links, "theCCTC.o beginning approximately 500 feet north of Highway 12 to Sargent Road... 26 26 At 3.2.1,, add to "Two primary; routes" subroute se ments... 27 27 In second paragraph of 3.2.3, delete, "not" from "The scores of this project element were incorporated to arrive at a total project snore." 34 34 At4.4,first paragraph, add, "Route 1A" to Zone B and to area not in floodplain. Under Impacts, add„ Route 1A” to no impacts if certified. 39 39 1 At top of page, charge, " preferred transmission line route " from 1 to 1A. Length remains same. 39 39 At last line, first full paragraph, change, " ..the City water tower.." to "an unusual shaped water tower.. 43 43, 44 At 5.1.1, change to "Preferred Route Route 1A". Add description of link segments 1.1A and 1.2A. 44 46 In last paragraph under Link 1.2, add, "The City of Lodi has alread ac uired rights or muc o t is lengt or future wells." 46 48 Add to Link 1.5,first line at top of page, "As of May 9, 1989, Mr. Robert Griffin developer of the Griffin Industrial Park, in icated that h e is ready to file the final development plat forthe Griffin Industrial Park" CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE DEIR/FEIR DEIR Page FEIR Page Correction/Addition 48 50 At 5.2, delete, "..a preferred site has not been desionated at this time_" Add. "the preferred site atthis time is located attt 4 southeast side of Lad Avenue and Ulu f Avenue, south of the CCTCo raJJroad."_ 49 51 At 5.2.1, change, " ..the proposed extension of Thurman Street is directly south." to "the proposed extension ofThurman Street bisects the site." 49 51 At 5.2.2, change location of SS -2 to " SS -2 is located approxirr ately 1,440 feet east of the SS -1 northwest corner on the south side of CCTCo railroad and on the east side of the proposed extension of Guild Avenue." At second paragraph, add," the City plans to extend Lodi Avenue and Thurman Street " 50 52 At 6.1, last paragraph, change to "Public comment has been addressed and incorporated into the Final Environmental Impact Report and factored into the overall project evaluation." I 51 53 At 6.3, before last paragraph, add, ''A maty provided bV the San Joaquin County Plannincl Office indicates that no project lands are , inrier Williamson Act contract." 51,52 53,54 At 6.4, second paragraph, add, "CCuurren�tl % i an underground water line exten sd alon , t e no-rth side of Lodi Avenue and an underground sewer line int the middle of Lodi Avenue tot e existing City Limits. A storm drain is located south and west of SS -1 site. A 200foot extension o the he water line I and a 150 foot extension of the sewer line would be require"d fromrequire" eit t: substation site." an "A 2,560 foot extension o Turman Street wou!d be re uire to provide access to SS -2." an "Final substation site plan and facilitVdesign would address appropriate ire suppcession facilities." CORRECTIONSAND ADDITIONS TO THE DEIR/FEIR DEIR Page Appendix1 FEIR Page Appendix 1 Correction/Addition At section 3.0, delete, "The alternative substation siteswere weighted butnot rankedatthistime." and "The routewith the lowesttotal score received a ranking cf i 1, At 4.0, delete first two paragraphs.: Add, "The preferred route 1A received a score of 70.9 as compared to Route 1 with a total score of 63.72. However, the City has, determined that since link segment 1.1A is already a vacant public uti5 easement t is se meet would be ore erre over obtaining new right of way along link se ments 1.1 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5. " an "Althouci a weightingcriteria for existingrigt o wa' was not included int the ranking matrix route.1.1 A route displaysthe est overs ti compatiiility with the analvsis criteria