HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 17, 1985 (58)LOCKEFORD STREET Notice thereof having been published according to law, an .
INIf'���liliT affidavit of which publication is on file in the office of
PFDJBCI` - GUM the City Clerk, Mayor David Hinchman called for the Public
STREET TO Hearing regarding the filing of a Negative Declaration by
SACRAMENIO the Cmmtmity Development Director regarding the Lockeford
STREET Street Improvement Project - Church Street to Sacramento
Street.
The matter was introduced by City Manager Peterson. Public
_ Works Director Ronsko gave a detailed presentation regarding
the proposed project, presenting diagrams, and responding to
questions as were posed by the Council.
The following persons presented testimony concerning the
matter:
a) Mr. Doug Clark, 111 W. Lockford Street, Lodi, who
indicated that he felt the trees there presently provide
a buffer for accidents. Mr. Clark further discussed
driving habits of persons traversing the area and
suggested that a traffic study be made of the area.
b) Mr. doe Mathis, 115 W. Lockeford Street, Lodi, indicated
that he felt it would be a shame to cut down the trees
and that he hated to lose the beauty and shade of these
trees.
There being no other persons in the audience wishing to
speak on the matter, the public portion of the hearing was
closed.
Council discussion followed with questions being directed to
Staff and to those persons who had given testimony.
On motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, Council
certified as adequate the Negative Declaration which had
been filed by the Cormxmity Development Director regarding
the Lockeford Street Improvement Project - Church Street to
Sacramento Street. It was noted that the approval of the
subject project is scheduled to be placed on the May 1, 1985
Council Agenda for Council action.
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
DATE: April 9s 1985
SUBJECT: Public Hearing on Negative Declaration for
Lockefo.rd Street_ Improvement Project - Church to Sacramento
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council conduct the Public Hearing regarding
the .subject'Negative :Declaration, evaluate oral and written comments from the
public, and if appropriate,make `a'.finding,that there is no significant impact,
on the environment and certify the attached Negative Declaration.
BACKGROUND INFORMAT-ION: The attached memo of March 14, 1985, describes the
proposed -improvements on Lockeford Street and the reason that an expanded pro-
ject is being evaluated.
Attached as Exhibit A is`the. legal notice that was sent to the property owners
within 300 feet of the subject improvement. Also attached as Exhibit.6 and
Exhibit`C is the Environmental Assessment and Negative Declaration prepared
by the Community Development Department.
J ck L. Ronsko
Pu c Works ' Di rector
cc: Community Development Director
Attachments
JL R/eeh
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING NEGATIVE
DECLARATION WHICH HAS BEEN FILED BY THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REGARDING .THE
LOCKEFORD STREET IMPROVIIIIENT PROJECT - CHURCH
STREET TO SACRAMENTO STREET, LODI
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 17, 1985.
at the hour of 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, the Lodi City Council will conduct a Public Hearing
regarding the Negative Declaration which has been filed by the
Community Development Director on the Lockeford Street Improvement
Project - Church Street to Sacramento Street, Lodi.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the office of
the Community Development Director at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi,
California. All interested persons are invited to present their
views and comments orally and in writing at said hearing on the
Negative Declaration. Written statements may be filed with the City
Clerk at any time prior to the subject meeting.
By Order of the City Council
Alice M. Reimche
'City Clerk
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Exhibit B
• Environmental Assessment
INITIAL STUDY
1. PROJECT TITLE LOCKEFORD STREET�_WIDEQ!ING -.16-45-04
2. LOCATION Loc keford-Street betweeri.Church Street and Sacramento Street.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 'r}ie City of'lusisii is oroaosina to_iSpave and_!didep a
2-block section of Lockeford Street.-J�theproject will "Include an asphalt,
overlay curb and gutter replacement and some widening within the existing
City-owned :right-of-way. The work wfi l Improve the road surface and reduce
hazardous conditions. (SEE ATTACHED kEMO)
A. General Plan Designation (A) Existing (city), (8) Proposed
(A Commercial and Industrial; .(B) No.change
5. Site description and surrounding land use The street section is located in
a commercial and industrial area. There are also 9 residential parcels
fronting on the street, The S.P.R.R. has a rail spur running dovrn the center of the`-'
6. Zoning (A) Existing, (B) Proposed (A) C-2, General Commercial, C-M, street.
Commercial-industrial S M-1, Light -Industrial.
Will the Project Have a Significant Effect
Through Any of the Following Impacts? Yes No Maybe
7. a. Substantial* alteration of natural`topography, soil
or subsoil features... ............. X
b. Substantially degrade surface or groundwater quali-ty.. X
c. Substantially deplete surface or groundwater
resources.. ... X
d. Substantially interfere with groundwater flow
or *recharge. X
e. Cause a flgn i f i cent affect reel atpad to flood, 'erosion
or siltation. X
f. Substantial interference with the habitat of any
species of fish, wildlife or plant.................... X
g. 'Violate ambient air quality standards or create X
substantial air emissions or objectionable odors......
h. Substantially increase ambient noise or glare X
level for adjoining areas ..............................
i. Substantial reduction of existing cropland............ X
J. Expose individuals or property to geologic, public
health, traffic, flood, seismic or other hazards...... X
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Adverse impacts of project and their magnitude: The widening of the street will
require the remover of 12 mature street trees from City property. The loss of
trees will reduce 'shading and effect the %tirsadlappearance of the street.
Mitigation Measures to Reduce Adverse Impacts Identified by Initial Study:
The loss of the trees can be reduced by replacing them with new trees which the
City will provide and plant at no cost to the property owner. The trees will be.
planted in the frontyards of those properties requesting trees.
Yes No maybe
k.
Have a substantia'i, demonstrable, negative aesthetic
effect.......... ... ... .... ...........
X
1.
Result in the disruption or alteration of an
archeological, Historical or paleontological site....
m.
Cause or a] low''siibstantial lncrease fin -cons uiaption in
any. ip.atuir?l #resources. :,-- - - ... .
.
n.
Results In'the use.or.waste of sub$tantial amounts of
X
fuel `or`cnergy.r.: _ z • - = i,, ....... ..........
.�.. ...:...v
o.
Necessitate major extensions of water, sewer, storm
X
drain, eTecttical tines or pub lic=toads..............
p.
Substatit:tally- increase- decirarid'for-:or util ization of
X
public services such as schools or.fire or police
protection..............................I..............
q.
Substantially change transportation patterns related
to existing traffic load -street capacity, parking
X
-availability or.traffic safety........................
r-.
..Induce substantial.growth, concentration or displace-
X
X
ment of population................... ...................
—
s.
Result in an alteration or coriflict with existing or
X
planned land uses ...................................
t.
Conflict with adopted plans, goals or`policies of
the City of Lodi ....................................
X
Adverse impacts of project and their magnitude: The widening of the street will
require the remover of 12 mature street trees from City property. The loss of
trees will reduce 'shading and effect the %tirsadlappearance of the street.
Mitigation Measures to Reduce Adverse Impacts Identified by Initial Study:
The loss of the trees can be reduced by replacing them with new trees which the
City will provide and plant at no cost to the property owner. The trees will be.
planted in the frontyards of those properties requesting trees.
Exhibit C
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Lodi Planning Department has.
determined that the following proposal will have no "Significant
Impact on the Environment Supporting documentation is available
in the form of a "Preliminary Environmental Assessment" and is avail-
able for public review .in the Planning Department Office, City Hall
Building, 221 W. Pine Street. Anyone wishing to appeal the issuance
of this Declaration to the Planning Commission may do so no later than
the date indicated as "Last date to Appeal".
Date 3-28-85 Project Title: LOCKEFORD STREET WIDENING
ND -85-04
Responsible Agency: Lodi Planning Qept. Contact Person: DAVID MORJMOTO
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NAME OF PERSON, FIRM, OR AGENCY UNDERTAKING PROJECT:
CITY OF LODI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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Address: City; County: r'
221 WEST PINE STREET LODI SAN JOAQUIN
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Area Code:209 Phone; 333-6706
PROJECT DESCRIPTION OF NATURE, PURPOSE, AND LOCATION
THE CITY OF LODI IS PROPOSING TO REPAVE AND WIDEN A 2 BLOCK SECTION OF
LOCKEFORD STREET BETWEEN CHURCH STREET AND SACRAMENTO STREET. THE PROJECT
WILL INCLUDE AN ASPHALT OVERLAY, CURB 6 GUTTER REPLACEMENT AND WIDENING
WITHIN THE EXISTING CITY -OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE WORK WILL IMPROVE THE
QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THE ROAD SURFACE AND REPLACE DAMAGED CURBS & GUTTERS.
Project Location City Project Location County
LODI SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY