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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Set Public Hearing for March 21, 2012, to Consider Adopting Resolution Certifying
Mitigated Negative Declaration as Adequate Environmental Documentation for the
Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project
MEETING DATE: March 7, 2012
PREPARED BY: PublicWorks Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Set public hearing for March 21, 2012, to consider adopting
resolution certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration as adequate
environmental documentation for the Hutchins Street reconstruction
project.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The proposed Hutchins Street project will reconstruct and widen
Hutchins Street from Lodi Avenue to Pine Street with asphalt
concrete pavement, new sidewalks and handicap ramps.
The existing pavement is in poor condition and the street width varies from block to block. Staff has
completed the acquisition of all the necessary street easements to create a uniform width and to add a
longer southbound left turn lane at Lodi Avenue. The final improvements will improve ADA access,
pedestrian safety, and traffic flow in the project area, especially near Hutchins Street Square. Bulb -outs
are proposed to be installed in multiple locations to shorten the crosswalk distance and street lighting will
be enhanced.
In accordancewith the California Environmental Quality Act and the CEQA Guidelines, the City, as the
lead agency, prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (attached) and published a
Notice of Availability (NOA) announcing that the Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration had been prepared and is available to the public for review. The NOAwas
submitted to the State Clearinghouse, distributed to local agencies, sent to interested persons, posted
with the County Clerks office, mailed to all property owners of record within a 300 -foot radius of the
project site, and published in the Lodi News Sentinel. The 30 -day window for persons to review and
comment on the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration commenced on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, and
concluded on Friday, November 11, 2011. During the public review period, three comments were
received on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration: State Clearing House; RegionalWater Quality
Control Board, Region 5 (Sacramento); and San Joaquin County Council of Governments (SJCOG).
The comment received from the State Clearinghouse acknowledges the City complied with the State
Clearinghouse review requirementsfor draft environmental documents pursuantto the California
Environmental Quality Act. The Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Sacramento) notes
that the project will require the City to obtain a Construction Storm Water General Permit from the State.
These types of permits are required for projects involving one or more acres of soil or where projects
disturb less than one acre but are part of a larger common plan of developmentthat in total disturb one or
more acres. The comment received from SJCOG notes that the City is signatory to the County habitat
APPROVED:
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Declaration as Adequate Environmental Documentationfor the Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project
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conservation plan and must arrange with SJCOG for an onsite biological survey prior to issuance of the
first building permit for site disturbance, which is a standard requirementfor projects of this type.
In preparing the Mitigated Negative Declaration, staff independently reviewed, evaluated, and exercised
judgment over the project and the project's environmental impacts. The Draft Final Mitigated Negative
Declaration identifiesthe areas where the project may have a potential effect on the environment. Based
on the analysis presented in the Tiered Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, it was determined
that this projectwould not result in any significant impacts that cannot be mitigated to less than significant
levels or are not sufficiently addressed by the General Plan 2010 and General Plan Environmental
Impact Report 2010. City staff has determined that the incorporation of mitigation measures and project
design and/or compliance with appropriate regulations and standards would reduce environmental
impacts to a less than significant level.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
F. Wally S elin
Public Works Director
Prepared by Lyman Chang, Senior Civil Engineer
FWS/LC/pmf
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Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study
For
HUTCHINS STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
October 2011
Prepared by:
City of Lodi
Community Development Department • Planning Division
City Hall, 221 West Pine Street
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
(209)333-6711
(209)333-6842(Fax)
www.lodi.gov
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section1: Introduction...................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 -Lead
Agency...............................................................................................................1-1
1.3 -
Purpose and Document Organization.....................................................................1-2
1.4 -
Incorporation by Reference.......................................................................................1-3
Section2: Project Description.......................................................................................................2-1
2.1 -
Project Background....................................................................................................2-1
2.2 -
Project Location...........................................................................................................2-1
2.3 -
Project Purpose and Objectives................................................................................2-1
2.4 -
Project Description.....................................................................................................2-1
2.5 -
Leady Agency Name and Address........................................................................2-10
2.6 -
Contact Persons and Phone Numbers...................................................................
2-10
2.7 -
Project Sponsor's Name and Address...................................................................2-10
2.8 -
General Plan Designations......................................................................................
2-10
2.9 -
Zoning Designations................................................................................................2-10
2.10
- Project Construciton..............................................................................................2-10
2.11
- Required Project Approvals..................................................................................2-10
2.12
- Other Project Assumption.....................................................................................2-11
Section3: Environmental Determination...................................................................................... 3
3.1-
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected...........................................................3-1
3.2 -
Environemntal Determination..................................................................................
3-1
3.3 -
Notice of Availability.................................................................................................3-2
3.4 -
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration..............................................................3-4
Section4: Discussion of Environmental Evaluation....................................................................4
4.1
Aesthetics....................................................................................................................4-1
4.2
Agricultural Resources.............................................................................................4-7
4.3
Air Quality................................................................................................................4-11
4.4
Greenhosue Gas Emissions....................................................................................4-17
4.5.
Biological Resources................................................................................................4-19
4-6
Cultural Resources..................................................................................................4-23
4-7
Geology and Soils....................................................................................................4-27
4.8
Hazards and Hazardous Materials.......................................................................4-33
4.9
Hydrology and Water Quality...............................................................................4-39
4.10
Land Use and Planning...........................................................................................4-47
4.11 Mineral Resources...................................................................................................4-49
4.12 Noise..........................................................................................................................4-51
4.13 Population and Housing.........................................................................................4-55
4.14 Public Services..........................................................................................................4-57
4.15 Recreation.................................................................................................................4-59
4.16 Transportation/ Traffic ............................................................................................4-61
4.17 Utilities and Service Systems.................................................................................4-65
4.18 Mandatory Findings of Significance.....................................................................4-69
Section5: References......................................................................................................................5-1
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit1: Regional Map.................................................................................................................2-3
Exhibit2: Location Map................................................................................................................ 2-4
Exhibit 3: Project Area Map..........................................................................................................2-5
Exhibit4: Aerial Area Map............................................................................................................2-6
Exhibit 5: General Plan Roadway System...................................................................................2-7
Exhibit 6: General Plan Bicycle System.......................................................................................2-8
Exhibit 7: Preliminary Improvement Designs............................................................................ 2-9
This document is divided into the following sections:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This section provides an introduction and describes the purpose and organization of this
document.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This section provides a detailed description of the proposed project and any alternatives
considered.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This section provides a summary of environmental factors that would be would be
potentially affected by this project as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
4.0 INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST
This section describes the environmental setting for each of the environmental subject
areas, evaluates a range of impacts classified as "no impact", "less than significant
impact", "less than significant with mitigation incorporated", or "potentially significant"
in response to the environmental checklist, and provides mitigation measures, where
appropriate, to mitigate potentially significant impacts to a less than significant level;
and provides an environmental determination of the project.
5.0 REFERENCES
This section provides a list of documents used to prepare this Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
6.0 TECHNICAL STUDY
Site specific technical study carried out by Quadriga Landscape Architecture and
Planning, Inc., dated September 19, 2011.
Section 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 -INTRODUCTION AND REGULATORY GUIDANCE
The document is an Initial Study (IS) with supporting environmental studies,
which provides justification for a Negative Declaration (ND) pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the City of Lodi Hutchins Street
Reconstruction project (Project) in the City of Lodi. The IS/ND is a public
document to be used by the City of Lodi (City) acting as lead agency, to determine
whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to
CEQA.
If the lead agency finds substantial evidence that any aspect of the project, either
individually or cumulatively, may have a significant effect on the environment that
cannot be mitigated, regardless of whether the overall effect of the project is
adverse or beneficial, the lead agency is required to prepare an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), use a previously prepared EIR and supplement that EIR, or
prepare a subsequent EIR to analyze the project at hand.
If the agency finds no substantial evidence that the project or any of its aspects
may cause a significant impact on the environment with mitigation, an MND shall
be prepared with a written statement describing the reasons why the proposed
project would not have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore, why
it does not require the preparation of an EIR (State CEQA Guidelines Section
15371). According to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, a Negative Declaration
(ND) or MND shall be prepared for a project subject to CEQA when either:
a) The IS shows that there is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record
before the agency, that the project may have a significant effect on the
environment, or
b) The IS identifies potentially significant effects, but:
1) Revisions in the project plans or proposals made by, or agreed to by the
applicant before the proposed MND and IS are released for public review
would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no
significant effects would occur, and
2) There is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the
agency, that the project as revised may have a significant effect on the
environment.
This IS/MND has been prepared in accordance with the CEQA, Public Resources
Code Section 21000 et seq., and the State CEQA Guidelines Title 14 California Code
of Regulations (CCR) Section 15000 et seq.
1.2 - LEAD AGENCY
The lead agency is the public agency with primary responsibility over a proposed
project. Where two or more public agencies will be involved with a project, CEQA
Guidelines Section 15051 provides criteria for identifying the lead agency. In
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accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15051(b)(1), "The lead agency will
normally be the agency with general governmental powers rather than an agency
with a single or limited purpose." In addition, Section 15051(c) states "where more
than one public agency equally meet the criteria in subdivision (b), the agency
which will act first on the project in question shall be the lead agency". The City
Public Works Department has initiated preliminary design of the project. The
Project lies within the City limits of the City of Lodi and requires approval from
the City of Lodi City Council. Therefore, based on the criteria described above, the
lead agency for the proposed project is the City of Lodi, Public Works Department.
1.3 - PURPOSE AND DOCUMENT ORGANIZATION
The purpose of this Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration (IS/ND) is to
identify the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures associated
with the proposed Hutchins Street Reconstruction, which seeks to reach a
consensus of the most appropriate roadway improvements to be implemented in
the Harney Lane corridor to accommodate anticipated growth and traffic volume
increases and establish the necessary right of way needed to be acquired, reserved
and/or dedicated in order to accommodate the roadway improvements. Pursuant
to Section 15367 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City is the Lead Agency in the
preparation of this IS/ND, and any additional environmental documentation
required for the project. The intended use of this document is to provide
information to support conclusions regarding the potential environmental impacts
of the project. The IS/ND provides the basis for input from public agencies,
organizations, and interested members of the public.
The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration tiers of the City of Lodi General
Plan 2010 and General Plan EIR 2010 (SCH#2009022075), which serve as the
project's program level EIR. The proposed Hutchins Street Reconstruction project
involves minor widening of the street to improve traffic safety and traffic flow;
installation of new sidewalk, wheelchair ramps and driveways in compliance with
the American with Disabilities Act requirements; and installation of energy
efficient street lights. The project occurs in an urbanized area part of the City and
the majority of the work will be done within the existing right-of-way. Having
been so included, all General Plan level environmental effects were of necessity,
and therein addressed. As a tiered document, the Initial Study/Negative
Declaration for the project relies, in part, on the General Plan 2010 and General
Plan EIR 2009, for:
1) A discussion of general background and setting information for
environmental topic areas;
2) Overall growth -related issues, land uses, level of service related to traffic;
3) Issues that were evaluated in sufficient detail in the 2010 General Plan EIR,
for which there are no significant new information or changes in
circumstances that would require further analysis; and
4) Analysis of long-term cumulative impacts.
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This Tiered Initial Study/Negative Declaration analyzes the potential site-specific
and localized impacts of the Project. As the analysis demonstrates, there are no
new significant impacts identified due to the project since no physical
improvements or construction activities are proposed by the project itself at this
time. Because there are no new significant impacts identified, there are no new
alternatives to the project that need be examined and, therefore, the previous
analysis is sufficient. Additionally, because there are no new significant impacts
identified, the cumulative impacts remain the same. Thus, the information
contained in this subsequent Negative Declaration is sufficient to meet the
requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15163.
1.4 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
The references outlined below were utilized during preparation of this Initial
Study/Negative Declaration. The documents are available for review at the City of
Lodi, Community Development Department, located at 221 West Pine Street,
California 95240.
• City of Lodi General Plan 2010. State law requires every city and county to
adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan for the physical development
of that city and county. The City of Lodi General Plan, adopted April 2010,
contains goals, policies, and programs which are intended to guide land use
and development decisions for the next twenty years. The General Plan consists
of eight elements, or chapters, which together fulfill the requirements for a
general plan. The General Plan chapter include the Land Use; Growth
Management and Infrastructure; Community Design and Livability;
Transportation; Parks, Recreation and Open Space; Conservation; Safety, and
Noise Elements.
• City of Lodi General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, February 200.
The City of Lodi General Plan, Final Environmental Impact Report (General Plan
FEIR), SCH2O09022075, is intended to provide information to public agencies
and the general public regarding the potential environmental impacts related
to implementation of the City of Lodi General Plan. The purpose of the EIR is
"to identify the significant effects of a project on the environment, to identify
alternatives to the project and to indicate the manner in which significant
impacts can be mitigated or avoided."
• City of Lodi General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report, November 2010.
The City of Lodi, Pubic Review Draft General Plan Environmental Impact Report,
SCH2O09022075, is a first-tier evaluation of the environmental effects associated
with the adoption of the updated City of Lodi General Plan.
• City of Lodi Municipal Code. The City of Lodi Zoning Code is contained in
Chapter 17 of the Lodi Municipal Code (LMC) and represents the minimum
requirement for the promotion of public safety, health, convenience, comfort,
prosperity or general welfare.
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1- PROJECT BACKGROUND
The City of Lodi adopted its current General Plan in April of 2010. The General Plan
is the City's vision for how to accommodate anticipated growth within the next 20 to
30 years. As part of the General Plan, the City reviews the forecasted traffic volumes
based on the anticipated growth of the city. The number of lanes for each of the
roads in the network is determined from these forecasts. A minimum Level of
Service (LOS) "E" is maintained throughout the City. Chapter 5 of the General Plan
designates Hutchins Street from Lodi Avenue to Pine Street as a minor arterial. This
stretch of Hutchins Street is need of repair and major upgrade. Most of the work will
be done within existing right-of-way. The proposed work will not increase traffic
capacities or volumes on the street. The proposed project is intended to improve the
surface quality of the roadway and enhance safety for both vehicles and pedestrians.
2.2 - PROJECT LOCATION
The City of Lodi is a town located in the northern portion of San Joaquin County,
California with an estimated population of 63,000 residents. Incorporated in 1906,
the City has grown from its origin as a stop along the Union Pacific Railway to a mix
of manufacturing, light industrial, residential and agricultural. It is bordered on the
north by the Mokelumne River and Central California Traction Railroad on the east.
Currently, Harney Lane defines the City limit on the south. (Exhibit 1)
The project limits are located on Hutchins Street, between Lodi Avenue to the south
and Pine Street to the north, within the incorporated City Limits. Hutchins Street is
centrally located within the City limits. It's a north -south bound minor arterial street.
Commercial and residential parcels abut the Hutchins Street. Many of the businesses
are in older commercial buildings or in converted residences. Most of the residential
properties along Hutchins Street are older residential neighborhoods that contain a
mix of single family and multi -family dwellings. Harney Lane forms the south end
of the City limits and Hutchins Street turns into West Lane in the San Joaquin
County jurisdiction.
2.3 - PROJECT PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project, is to improve safety and
traffic flow, improve the surface quality of the roadway and enhance safety for both
vehicles and pedestrians. When the project is complete, better and safer access will
be available to the homes and businesses in the area, as well as to Hutchins Street
Square, Lodi s community center, which is located between Walnut Street and Oak
Street.
2.4 - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Lodi (City) proposes to reconstruct a 0.3 -mile -long section of Hutchins
Street from Lodi Avenue to Pine Street. Hutchins Street is a two-lane street in the
central part of the City, and it passes by the City's Hutchins Street Square
community center. Hutchins Street is narrow in places and has abrupt pavement
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transitions; furthermore, the existing pavement has extensive cracks and is past its
service life. The purpose of the proposed project is to repair areas of failed or
damaged pavement, to extend the service life of Hutchins Street, and to add safety
elements that would benefit both motorists and pedestrians. The scope of work for
the proposed project includes:
Street modification: The portion of Hutchins Street from Lodi Avenue to Oak Street
would be slightly widened without adding new through lanes. The widening would
accommodate a new two-way left turn lane between Lodi Avenue and Walnut
Street, and a new one-way left -turn lane for traffic turning from northbound
Hutchins Street to Walnut Street, and new diagonal parking spaces. Roadside "bulb -
outs" would also be built at several locations to calm traffic by reducing vehicle
speed and to improve pedestrian safety by shortening crosswalk lengths. Bulb -outs
would be located on Hutchins Street at the intersections with Walnut Street and Oak
Street.
Street light improvement and relocation: Some of the existing street lights along
Hutchins Street would need to be moved to accommodate planned street
improvements. All street lights within project limits would be upgraded to new
energy-efficient lights in a style that matches the existing pedestal -type lights.
Tree removal: Seventeen City -owned trees would need to be removed to
accommodate planned street improvements: nine (9) palm trees, four (4) crape
myrtles, and five (5) Chinese pistaches. None of the existing landscaping in front of
Hutchins Street Square would be affected. Removal of existing street trees would be
offset by replacement tree plantings at DeBenedetti and Roget Parks in Lodi (Both
parks are currently under development).
Driveway re -construction: Four (4) residential driveways and two (2) business
driveways would be temporarily closed and rebuilt during project construction. The
closure period would be kept as short as possible tominimize impacts. The affected
businesses have alternate access via neighboring streets (other than Hutchins Street),
and affected homes have alternate vehicle access via a rear alley.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance: New and existing sidewalks and
wheelchair ramps and existing driveways would be modified to be in compliance
with current ADA regulations.
Parking modification: Existing street -side parking on the east side of Hutchins Street
between Walnut Street and Oak Street would be converted from parallel to diagonal
parking spaces. This change would result in a net gain of one (1) parking space
(from 12 to 13 spaces). Existing diagonal parking on the west side of Hutchins Street
in front of Hutchins Street Square would remain.
Drainage work: Excavation to a maximum depth of five (5) feet would be required
for construction of storm drain catch basins and laterals. The existing pavement
surface on Hutchins Street would need to be ground down to prepare it for new
pavement overlay. Existing white and yellow painted roadway striping and
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markings would be removed along with pavement grindings. The reconstructed
Hutchins Street would be overlaid with new asphalt concrete, and roadway striping
and markings would be replaced.
All construction work would be done on paved and previously -disturbed areas
within existing City right of way. Full closure of Hutchins Street within project
limits would be required to facilitate construction. During this time, traffic would be
temporarily detoured to nearby local streets. Detours would be in effect for two to
three weeks and would be implemented in stages to minimize impacts on nearby
properties. There would be no change in property access when the project is
completed.
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2.5 - LEAD AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS:
City of Lodi, Public Works Department
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 9540
2.6 - CONTACT PERSONS AND PHONE NUMBER:
Environmental document: Manny Bereket 209-333-6711
Project Coordinators: Lyman Chang 209-333-6706
2.7 - PROJECT SPONSOR'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
City of Lodi Public Works Department
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi CA 95240
2.8 - GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS:
The parcels fronting on east side of Hutchins Street have a mixture of have a mixture
of General Plan Land Use designations of Low Density Residences (LDR), Mixed Use
Corridor and Office uses.
The parcels fronting on the west side of Hutchins Street have a mixture of have a
mixture of General Plan Land Use designations of Low Density Residences (LDR),
Mixed Use Corridor, Office and Public uses. The City owned community center,
known as Hutchins Street Square, is located along the west side of Hutchins Street.
Hutchins Street Square plays host to a wide variety of musical groups, theatre
events, art events, wedding receptions, business conferences, City meetings, youth
activities, and senior care.
2.9 - ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
The parcels fronting on east side of Hutchins Street have a mixture of Zoning
designations of Residential -Commercial and Professional(R-C-P), Single Family
Residence (RE -1), and Neighborhood Commercial (C-1).
The parcels fronting on the west side of Hutchins Street feature a mixture of Zoning
designation as well. Most of the parcels are privately owned properties have zoning
designations of Residential -Commercial and Professional(R-C-P), Single Family
Residence (RE -1), and Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). Hutchins Street Square is
also located along Hutchins Street. Hutchins Street Square plays host to a wide
variety of musical groups, theatre events, art events, wedding receptions, business
conferences, City meetings, youth activities, and senior care.
2.10 - PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
Construction is anticipated to commence in the Spring of 2012.
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2.11- REQUIRED PROJECT APPROVALS
In order for the project to be implemented, a series of actions and approvals would
be required from agencies. Anticipated project approvals/ actions would include, but
are not limited to the following:
Lodi City Council - Adoption of the circulated MND, and actions associated with
Hutchins Street Reconstruction.
2.12 - OTHER PROJECT ASSUMPTIONS
This IS/ND assumes compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local codes
and regulations including, but not limited to, City of Lodi Standards, the Guidance
Manual for On-site Storm Water Quality Control Measures, the State Health and
Safety Code, and the State Public Resources Code.
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Section 3
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
3.1- ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project as indicated
by the checklist on the following wages.
® Aesthetics ❑
❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❑
❑ Geology/Soils ❑
❑ Land Use/Planning ❑
❑ Population/ Housing ❑
❑ Transportation/Traffic ❑
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
Agriculture Resources
Biological Resources
Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
Mineral Resources
Public Services
Utilities/ Services Systems
❑ Air Quality
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Hydrology/Water
Quality
® Noise
❑ Recreation
3.2 - ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment, and a
Negative Declaration will be prepared.
® I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been
made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be
prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
Environmental Impact Report is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2)
has been addressed by mitigation measure based on the earlier analysis as described on
attached sheets. An Environmental Impact Report is required, but it must analyze only the
effects that remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR
or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Negative Declaration, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Konradt Bartlam, Community Development Director Date
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
Notice is herby given that the City of Lodi, Community Development Department, has
completed an initial study and proposed a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act for the project described below.
The initial study prepared by the City was undertaken for the purpose of determining
whether the proposed Hutchins Street Reconstruction may have a significant effect on the
environment. On the basis of the initial study, Community Development Department staff
has concluded that the proposed Hutchins Street Reconstruction will not have a significant
effect on the environment, and therefore has prepared a proposed Negative Declaration 11 -
ND -02. The initial study reflects the independent judgment of the City.
FILE NUMBER: 11 -MND -02
PROJECT TITLE: Hutchins Street Reconstruction
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of reconstruction of Hutchins Street from
Lodi Avenue to Pine Street. Hutchins Street at the moment is narrow at certain places and
features abrupt pavement transitions, which could cause safety concerns. The existing
pavement has extensive cracks and is past its service life. The proposed project intends to
improve the surface quality of the roadway and enhance safety for both vehicles and
pedestrians.
Part of the work also involves minor widening of the street to improve traffic safety and
traffic flow; installation of new sidewalk, wheelchair ramps and driveways in compliance
with the American with Disabilities Act requirements; and installation of energy efficient
street lights. The proposed designs feature bulb outs aimed to reduce the crossing distance
for pedestrian and to serve as a traffic calming device to reduce vehicle speed. Finally,
because of street widening at certain section, additional street parking spaces would be
created due to street widening at certain sections. The majority of the work will be done
within the existing right-of-way. Acquisition of street easements from two properties
located on the west side of Hutchins Street between Lodi Avenue and Walnut Street are
required for the street widening. The street easement acquisition process has begun and the
City is in the process of making an offer to the property owners. The widening also requires
removal of a 17 street trees (mostly palm trees). The City intends to replace every tree
removed at least at a ratio of 1:1 and will be plated at the DeBenedetti and Roget Parks.
When the project is complete, better and safer access will be available to the homes and
businesses in the area, as well as to Hutchins Street Square, and Lodi s Community Center.
PROJECT LOCATION: Hutchins Street is centrally located within the City limits. It's a
north -south bound minor arterial street. Commercial and residential parcels abut Hutchins
Street. Many of the businesses are in older commercial buildings or in converted residences.
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Most of the residential properties along Hutchins Street are older residential neighborhoods
that contain a mix of single family and multi -family dwellings. Harney Lane forms the south
end of the City limits and Hutchins Street turns into West Lane in the San Joaquin County
jurisdiction.
PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD:
The proposed Negative Declaration will be circulated for a 30 -day public review period,
beginning on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 and ending on Friday, November 11, 2011.
Copies of the document are available for review at the following locations:
• Community Development Department, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
• Lodi Public Library, 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA 95240
• Public Works Department, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA 95240
The Negative Declaration is also available for review on the internet at the following web
address: http://www.lodi.gov/com_dev/EIRs.html
Any person wishing to comment on the Initial Study and proposed Negative Declaration
must submit such comments in writing no later than 5:30 PM on Friday, November 11, 2011
to the City of Lodi at the following address:
Konradt Bartlam, Community Development Director
City of Lodi
P. O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241
Facsimiles at (209) 333-6842 will also be accepted up to the comment deadline (please mail
the original). For further information, contact Immanuel Bereket, Assistant Planner, at
(209)333-6711.
Konradt Bartlam, Community Development Director
City of Lodi
P. O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241
The City will provide additional public notices when the public hearings have been
scheduled to consider approval of the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
other entitlements for the project.
Konradt Bartlam, Community Development Director Date
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PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Prepared pursuant to City of Lodi Environmental Guidelines, §§ 1.7 (c), 5.5
FILE NUMBER: 11 -MND -02
PROJECT TITLE: Hutchins Street Reconstruction
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of reconstruction of Hutchins Street from
Lodi Avenue to Pine Street. Hutchins Street at the moment is narrow at certain places and
features abrupt pavement transitions, which could cause safety concerns. The existing
pavement has extensive cracks and is past its service life. The proposed project intends to
improve the surface quality of the roadway and enhance safety for both vehicles and
pedestrians.
Part of the work also involves minor widening of the street to improve traffic safety and
traffic flow; installation of new sidewalk, wheelchair ramps and driveways in compliance
with the American with Disabilities Act requirements; and installation of energy efficient
street lights. The proposed designs feature bulb outs aimed to reduce the crossing distance
for pedestrian and to serve as a traffic calming device to reduce vehicle speed. Finally,
because of street widening at certain section, additional street parking spaces would be
created due to street widening at certain sections. The majority of the work will be done
within the existing right-of-way. Acquisition of street easements from two properties
located on the west side of Hutchins Street between Lodi Avenue and Walnut Street are
required for the street widening. The street easement acquisition process has begun and the
City is in the process of making an offer to the property owners. The widening also requires
removal of a 17 street trees (mostly palm trees). The City intends to replace every tree
removed at least at a ratio of 1:1 and will be plated at the DeBenedetti and Roget Parks.
When the project is complete, better and safer access will be available to the homes and
businesses in the area, as well as to Hutchins Street Square, and Lodi s Community Center.
PROJECT LOCATION: Hutchins Street is centrally located within the City limits. It's a
north -south bound minor arterial street. Commercial and residential parcels abut Hutchins
Street. Many of the businesses are in older commercial buildings or in converted residences.
Most of the residential properties along Hutchins Street are older residential neighborhoods
that contain a mix of single family and multi -family dwellings. Harney Lane forms the south
end of the City limits and Hutchins Street turns into West Lane in the San Joaquin County
jurisdiction.
APPLICANT:
City of Lodi Public Works Department
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
A copy of the Initial Study ("Environmental Information Form' and "Environment
Checklist") documenting the reasons to support the adoption of a Negative Declaration is
available at the City of Lodi Community Development Department, 221 West Pine Street,
Lodi CA 95240.
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Mitigation measures are ❑x are not ❑included in the project to avoid potentially significant
effects on the environment.
The public review on the proposed Negative Declaration will commence on Wednesday,
October 12, 2011 and ending on Friday, November 11, 2011.
The City will provide additional public notices when the public hearings have been
scheduled to consider approval of the Negative Declaration.
Konradt Bartlam, Community Development Director Date
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Potentiall Less Than Less -Than -
Issues Significant Significant With Significant No
Mitigation Impact
Impact Impact
Incorporated
4.1 AESTHETICS.
Mould the Project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
vista?
b. Substantially damage scenic resources, ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
C. Substantially degrade the existing visual ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
Impact Analysis:
(a) Determination of significance for potential impacts to visual resources is based
primarily on the level of visual sensitivity in an area. Scenic vistas typically consist of
a far reaching view, such as a panoramic view of a skyline or ridgeline, and provide
an aesthetic public benefit (i.e. available to the general public). All roads nationally
designated as such are considered part of America's Byways collection and must
possess at least one of these six intrinsic qualities: historic, cultural, natural, scenic,
recreational, and/or archaeological. To receive an All-American Road designation, a
road must possess multiple intrinsic qualities that are nationally significant and
contain one -of -a -kind features that do not exist elsewhere. The road must also be
considered a "destination unto itself," and must provide an exceptional travel
experience. (ht!p://www.scenic.org/b3Lwqys).
The project site is located within the central, urbanized portion of City of Lodi and is
not located within the viewshed of a scenic vista. Views consist of an existing paved
roadway and surrounding commercial, residential and public properties containing
urban structures, paving and ornamental landscaping. Views of the surrounding
area are characterized by urban (residential and commercial) development. The
topography in this area is generally flat and does not support far reaching views.
There are no unique or scenic visual resources on the project site or adjacent to the
project site. No impact to a scenic vista would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required.
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
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(b) A significant impact may occur where scenic resources within a state scenic highway
would be damaged or removed by the proposed project.
Quadriga Landscape Architecture and Planning, Inc. conducted site investigation
and analysis. Their analysis establishes a frame of reference for the comparison of the
visual effects of the proposed project and with the determination of the significance
of the effects. Visual character, including the visual attributes of form, line, color and
texture to derive visual patterns, such as dominance, scale, diversity and continuity
will be assessed. In addition, the components of the regional landscape that set it
apart from other regional landscapes include landform, land cover, water, vegetation
and the man-made environment are assessed. The process used in their visual
impact study generally follows the guidelines outlined in the publication "Visual
Impact Assessment for Highway Projects", Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), March 1981.
Existing Conditions- Hutchins Street is a one lane (each direction) largely residential
street that includes a high school and several small businesses. Primary viewer
groups include area Residents and Community Center Visitors and Staff. The posted
speed limit for Hutchins Street is 30 m.p.h. The tree canopy over the street is very
inconsistent, beginning with closely spaced Sycamore trees along the north block,
then transitioning to prominently Pistache trees along the middle two blocks and
finally thinning to relatively no tree canopy along the south block. Random
placement of (10) large Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) along the street provide a
degree visual character and continuity.
Existing Perceptual Quality Factors- The evaluation of the existing conditions show
Moderate vividness, intactness and unity. As Hutchins is an older residential street
that has seen incremental change and construction improvements over the years,
much of the original unity and continuity of the street no longer exists, however
remaining pieces somewhat provide a perceivable pattern. Key to the coherency of
the tree canopy is the continuous plantings of Sycamore and Pistache trees
punctuated by random plantings of mature date palms.
Existing PhysicaWisual Quality Factors- The existing site is flat, containing no land
forms or water. Vegetation is moderately diverse stemming from diverse tree and
shrub & groundcover types. Color is also moderate as the moderately diverse
vegetation, provides diverse color of landscape.
Existing Sensitivity to Change Factors- Form, line and intactness are Moderate to
Low as this is an urban grid patterned residential street. Color contrast and texture
are also moderate to low as there are perceivable patterns in color and form and
texture.
Post Construction Conditions- The project proposes to widen the east side of
Hutchins Street between West Oak and West Lodi Streets to provide additional on -
street parking as well as continuity of width with the southern length of Hutchins
Street. Similarly, the west side of Hutchins Street between West Walnut and West
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Lodi streets will be widened. This widening will require the removal of several
existing street trees. These include (7) large Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) that
provide a degree visual character and continuity to the street. In addition, (10)
Pistache Trees (Pistachia chinensis) are to be removed, however all but two of which
are newly planted. Finally (2) Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica), (I) Fan Palm
(Washingtonia fililfera) and (1) Alder (Alnus cordata) are to be removed, although
these are young, or insignificant species.
Key View 41 after proposed removal of are" trees
Key View #1 before proposed removel of streettrees
Conclusion- In comparing the existing and proposed view evaluations, the project
will have minor visual impact on the effect on the landscape. The primary visual
impact comes from the removal of (7) large date palms which provide a degree
visual character and continuity to the street. Therefore, a mitigation measure is
provided below to redress the minor visual impact the project could result.
PROPOSED VISUAL MITIGATION
Caltrans and the FHWA mandate that a qualitative/ aesthetic approach be taken to
mitigate for visual quality loss in the project area. This approach fulfills the letter and
the spirit of FHWA requirements because it addresses the actual cumulative loss of
visual quality that will occur in the project viewshed when the project is
implemented. It also constitutes mitigation that can more readily generate public
acceptance of the project.
The following proposed mitigation recommendations are intended to reduce visual
impacts from the Hutchins Street reconstruction project to a less than significant
level:
Plant box sized replacement trees of similar species and number to the character
trees removed within or directly adjacent to the project boundary. Character trees
are defined as the (7) large Date Palms that are proposed to be removed.
Replacement trees may be planted in any combination of the following proposed
areas within or directly adjacent to the project boundary:
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• Within existing separated sidewalk plating strips;
• Behind existing or newly created sidewalks;
• Within newly created street bulb -outs
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
(c) A project is generally considered to have a significant aesthetic impact if the project
substantially changes the character of the project site such that it becomes visually
incompatible in comparison to that of its surroundings.
The existing visual character of the project site is dominated by urban development,
including an existing paved roadway and various commercial and residential
structures with diverse architectural styles. Neither the project site nor the
surrounding residential/ commercial area are noted for scenic vistas or contain
structures that have unique architectural styles or historical significance.
During project construction activities, the existing visual character will change to a
minor degree, as construction activities and equipment will be visible from adjacent
uses. Although construction activities would be visible, the majority of disturbance
would remain within the existing right-of-way and would be short-term in nature;
the visual impact would be less than significant. Upon construction completion, the
visual quality of the immediate area will have changed to a minor degree, due to the
increasing width of the street and related minor increase in hardscape. The visual
character of the project limits would be maintained in a manner visually compatible
with the surrounding area. Overall, impacts associated with long-term project
operations would be typical of any minor collector street in the City. Therefore, less
than significant impacts would occur in this regard, since the project would appear
substantially similar to existing conditions upon project implementation.
Significance Determination: No impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required.
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project introduces a new source of
light or glare that would be incompatible with the areas surrounding the project site
or pose a safety hazard, especially to motorists using adjacent streets.
Current Conditions
Existing outdoor lighting sources associated with the street environment include
vehicle headlights, traffic signals, and street lights. Additionally, the surrounding
areas are developed with commercial and residential uses, containing various
sources of light and glare typical of a commercial corridor in an urban area,
including light emanating from building interiors, outside sources such as parking
lot lighting and security lighting, and glare from vehicle headlights in the roadway.
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Short -Term Construction Impacts -
Less than Significant Impact: The City's Noise Ordinance restricts most
construction activities to occur between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. daily.
All construction activities would occur during regular construction hours. No
construction activities would occur during the nighttime hours (10:01 PM and 7:00
AM). Therefore, there is no need for nighttime construction lighting, which would
typically involve a variety of lighting fixtures mounted on portable supports,
concentrated within an active working zone.
Residences, schools and hospital are considered sensitive receptors and land uses.
There several sensitive land uses within the project limits. In addition, Liberty High
School is located within 150 feet west of the project limits. Therefore, construction
hours must be limited to the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM, daily. To avoid light
intrusion and potential glare impacts associated with night time construction, the
following Mitigation Measure will be implemented:
Mitigation Measure:
1. All none -emergency construction related activities shall be limited to the hours of
7:00 Am and 10:00 PM.
2. All construction -related lighting shall be directed downward toward the work
area, located and oriented away from adjacent uses, and consist of the minimal
wattage necessary to provide safety at the construction site. This provision shall
be included in the project specifications and enforced by City Engineer.
Operation
The proposed project would replace existing lighting system with efficient and low
emitting lightings. The system would be designed to meet national lighting
standards (i.e., levels that provide visibility for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while
reducing sky glow and glare). The materials used for street widening would not be
glare producing; therefore, no impacts related to substantial light or glare that would
affect daytime or nighttime views would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than Significant Impact.
Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant Impact.
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Potentially Significant ens Than Less -Than- No
Significant With M ligation Significant Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
4.2 AGRICULTURE RESOURCES:
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (9997) prepared by the California Dept.
of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing
impacts on agriculture and farmland. IWould the Project.•
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program in the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract?
C. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause ❑
rezoning of forest land (as defined in PRC Sec.
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined in PRC Sec. 51104 (g)?
d. Result in loss of forest land or conversion of ❑
forest land to non -forest use?
e. Involve other changes in the existing ❑
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural use?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to result in the
conversion of state -designated agricultural land from agricultural use to another
non-agricultural use.
The project occurs in a fully developed urban area that does not contain any
agricultural, farmland, or forest uses. All areas surrounding the project limits are
roadway and commercially developed properties along the both sides of Hutchins
Street. The project limits are not presently used for agricultural purposes and are not
designated as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Land
Resource Protection. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, 2004.) No impact
related to the conversion of agricultural land would result from the project.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to result in the
conversion of land zoned for agricultural use or included under a Williamson Act
contract from agricultural use to another non-agricultural use.
The Williamson Act, passed by the California legislature in 1965, provides a tax
incentive for retaining land in open space and agricultural uses. To benefit from the
Williamson Act, a landowner must enter into a contract with local government that
restricts the use of the land to those compatible with agriculture, wildlife habitat,
scenic corridors, recreational use or open space. The proposed project occurs in a
fully developed urban area that does not contain any agricultural, farmland, or forest
uses. There is no existing zoning for an agricultural use on or near the project limits.
The project site is not under a Williamson Act contract. The site consists of an
existing roadway and adjacent developed properties. The roadway is unzoned. The
commercial properties are zoned C-1 and R -C -P. Both districts are intended for
commercial development. The residential properties are zoned RE -1, Single Family
Residences.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project were to conflict with existing
zoning for, or cause rezoning of forest land, or timberland zoned Timberland
Production.
The proposed project occurs in urbanized area of the City of Lodi and involves no
parcels zoned or used for agricultural purposes. There is no existing zoning for
forest land on or near the project limits. The majority of the project occurs within the
public right-of-way; all adjacent and affected properties are developed with
commercial and residential uses. According to the California Department of Forestry
and Fire Land Cover Mapping and Monitoring Program, no area within the project
limits is designated as forest or timberland. Therefore, the project would not result in
the conversion of Farmland to nonagricultural uses.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project were to result in the
conversion of forest land to non -forest land.
The project occurs in a fully developed urban area that does not contain any
agricultural, farmland, or forest uses. All areas surrounding the project limits are
developed with commercial and residential uses. There is no forest land located in or
around the project limits; therefore, no impact to these resources would occur.
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Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if it involves changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to
non-agricultural use.
The project will be constructed mostly within an existing street right of way with
existing curb, gutter and sidewalk with the exception of minor street widening at the
east end of the project. There will some minor work at some intersections including
bulb outs and corner cutoffs to accommodate handicapped accessible ramps and to
improve pedestrian safety. There are existing buildings lining both sides of the
street. The proposed project would not contribute to growth in the area either
directly or indirectly and would not result in the conversion of farmland or
forestland to non-agricultural or non -forestry uses. No impact to these resources
would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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Potentially Less Than Less -Than -
Issues Significant Significant Significant No
Impact With Mitigation Impact
Impact
P Incorporated P
4.3 AIR QUALITY.
Wlhere available, the significance criteria established by the
applicable air quality management or airpollution control
district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations:
Would the Pr lect:
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
the applicable air quality plan?
b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
substantially to an existing or Projected air
quality violation?
C. Result in a cumulatively considerable net
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
Project region is non -attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
pollutant concentrations?
e. Create objectionable odors affecting a
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
substantial number of people?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the project is not consistent with the applicable Air
Quality Management Plan (AQMP) or in some way represents a substantial
hindrance to employing the policies or obtaining the goals of the plan.
The City of Lodi and the project limits are located in the San Joaquin Valley Air
Basin (SJVAB). Air quality conditions within the SJVAB are under the jurisdiction of
the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). SJVAPCD is
required, pursuant to the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), to reduce emissions of
criteria pollutants for which the Basin is in nonattainment. As such, the project
would be subject to SJVAPCD's Air Quality Management Plan. SJVAPCD requires
implementation of effective and comprehensive feasible control measures to reduce
PM10 emissions (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District 2002). SJVAPCD
considers PM10 emissions to be the greatest pollutant of concern when assessing
construction -related air quality impacts. It has determined that compliance with its
Regulation VIII, including implementation of all feasible control measures specified
in its Guide for Assessing Air Quality Impacts (San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District 2002) constitutes sufficient mitigation to reduce construction -related PM10
emissions to less -than -significant levels and minimize adverse air quality effects.
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The proposed project is consistent with the Lodi General Plan 2010 and Lodi General
Plan ERI 2009 (SCH# 2009022075). Air Quality impacts have been exhaustively
examined and mitigation measures have been detailed in the City's General Plan EIR
(SCH2009022075) and mitigation polices are incorporated in the General Plan policy.
According to the SJVAPCD CEQA Air Quality Handbook, there are two main
indicators of a project's consistency with the applicable AQMP: (1) whether the
project would increase the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or
cause or contribute to new violations, or delay timely attainment of air quality
standards or the interim emission reductions specified in the AQMP; and (2)
whether the project would exceed growth assumptions in the AQMP. Consistency
review is presented below:
(1) The project would not result in short-term construction emissions that would
exceed the CEQA significance emissions thresholds established by the SCAQMD
and there would be no long-term emissions associated with the project; as
demonstrated in Checklist Response 3.3.b, below.
(2) The project would not affect growth forecasts in the AQMP, since the proposed
street improvements would enhance traffic flow along an existing street network
that serves a fully developed area.
Since the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan, pursuant to
SJVAPCD guidelines, it is considered consistent with the region's AQMP. As such,
project -related emissions are accounted for in the AQMP, which is crafted to bring
the Basin into attainment for all criteria pollutants. The proposed project would not
conflict with or obstruct implementation of the AQMP; therefore, no impact would
occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact would occur if the project resulted in substantial emissions
during construction or operation that would exceed the established thresholds.
As aforementioned in item 4.3(a), the project limits are located within City of Lodi,
part of the San Joaquin Valley Air basin and is under the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) is under the jurisdiction of SCAQMD. Both the
State of California (State) and the Federal government have established health -based
ambient air quality standards (AAQS) for seven air pollutants (known as 'criteria
pollutants'). These pollutants include ozone (03), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen
dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), inhalable particulate matter with a diameter of
10 microns or less (PM10), fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns or
less (PM2.5), and lead. The State has also established AAQS for additional
pollutants. The AAQS are designed to protect the health and welfare of the populace
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within a reasonable margin of safety. Where the State and Federal standards differ,
State AAQS are more stringent than Federal AAQS.
The proposed project could contribute to regional air pollutant emissions during
construction (short term) but would not result in any operational emissions (long-
term). A discussion of the project's potential construction- and operations -period air
quality impacts is provided below:
Construction -period Mass Emissions
Construction of the proposed project has the potential to create air quality impacts
from exhaust emissions of construction equipment powered by internal combustion
engines and vehicular exhaust associated with trips by construction workers
traveling to and from the project limits, and also through dust emissions associated
with minor excavation to clear surface improvements and prepare the new roadway.
Mobile -source emissions, primarily oxides of nitrogen (NOx), would result from the
use of construction equipment, such as graders, scrapers, bulldozers, etc.
Construction emissions can vary substantially from day to day, depending on the
level of activity, the specific type of operation, and, for dust, the prevailing weather
conditions. The assessment of construction air quality impacts considers each of
these potential sources.
Construction of the proposed project is expected to take no more than 3 months to
complete. The total amount, duration, and intensity of construction activity could
have a significant effect on construction emissions, concentrations, and resulting
impacts occurring at any one time. Determining whether the project has a significant
air quality impact requires that construction emissions be estimated and compared
to the thresholds of significance established by the SJVAPCD. Because the project
involves improvements to an existing roadway, operational and area emissions
associated with land uses and construction of new structures do not apply to the
project. However, due to the size project and duration of construction period,
construction -related emissions are less than significant and no mitigation measures
are required.
Although the project would not result in significant air quality impacts, the City's
construction contracts specify as a standard condition that contractor's comply with
all applicable air quality regulations and requirements and that they obtain required
permit for construction, grading, etc. Dust control measures such as watering (pre -
grading and postgrading), wind fencing, covering haul vehicles, high wind
measures, limitations on truck idling, etc, are also standard City requirements. The
City's Construction Manager would be responsible for ensuring compliance with
these contract conditions.
Operations Phase
The proposed project is a roadway improvement project that would not generate
additional traffic above existing conditions or otherwise emit air pollutants when
operational. Long-term air pollutant emissions come from mobile sources, stationary
sources, and area sources. With respect to the proposed project, there would be no
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trip generation associated with roadway widening and, as such, no increase in
mobile -source emissions from new automobile trips would occur. With reduced
congestion and improved traffic flows, concentrations of exhausts due to prolonged
idling would likely be reduced. In addition, there would be no stationary -source
emissions or area -source emissions, since the proposed street improvements do not
include any devices or processes that would produce emissions. Therefore,
operational emissions would remain the same as existing conditions post project
implementation. The proposed project would improve the operational characteristics
of the street, which would improve the average vehicle speed and create a safe
pedestrian environment.
Mitigation Measure:
During construction, the City/ construction contractor shall implement measures to
prevent visible dust emissions from leaving the project site boundary, including, but
not limited to, watering prior to and during any earth movement, watering exposed
soil three times per day, installing wind fencing, covering excavated materials to
prevent erosion, and stopping work during high wind conditions. Erosion Control
within the project limits is also required as part of standard project specifications.
The Director of Public Works or his designee shall enforce this measure.
2. During construction, the City/ construction contractor shall cover all haul vehicles to
reduce fugitive dust generated during the transport of materials to and from the site.
The Director of Public Works or his designee shall enforce this measure.
3. During construction, the City/ construction contractor shall not allow construction
equipment and vehicles to track dirt and dust onto public roads. Equipment and
tires shall be washed prior to leaving the project site. The Director of Public Works or
his designee shall enforce this measure.
4. During construction, the City/ construction contractor shall furnish and maintain in
good condition all construction equipment and construction facilities. The Director
of Public Works or his designee shall enforce this measure.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project, when viewed together with
the effects of other projects, would result in a considerable net increase of a criteria
pollutant for which the region exceeds air quality standards.
SJVAPCD's approach for assessing cumulative impacts is based on the AQMP
forecasts of attainment of ambient air quality standards in accordance with the
requirements of the federal and state Clean Air Acts. As discussed earlier in checklist
response 4.3(a), the proposed project would be consistent with the AQMP, which is
intended to bring the Basin into attainment for all criteria pollutants. In addition, the
project is consistent with the City's General Plan 2010 and General Plan EIR 2009.
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Given the intermittent and short-term nature of construction emissions, the impacts
would be less than significant. Long-term operation of the proposed project would
not result in increases of criteria pollutant emissions, as discussed in Checklist
Response 4.3(b) above.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if construction or operation of the proposed project
generated pollutant concentrations to a degree that would significantly affect
sensitive receptors. Land uses considered to be sensitive receptors include long-term
health care facilities, rehabilitation centers, convalescent centers, retirement homes,
residences, schools, playgrounds, child care centers, and athletic facilities.
When quantifying mass emissions for localized analysis, only emissions that occur
on-site are considered. Consistent with SJVAPCD Localized Significance Threshold
(LST) methodology guidelines, emissions related to off-site delivery/haul truck
activity and employee trips are not considered in the evaluation of localized impacts.
Sensitive receptors near the project site include the nearby residences, school and
Hutchins Street Square users. However, as previously mentioned, pollutants
resulting from the proposed project would be limited to short term emissions caused
by construction. The project does not involve new development that would emit
pollutants directly or cause traffic generation that would result in increased air
pollutants in the long-term. Construction pollutants would not be generated in
substantial quantities as described in (b,c) above. Therefore, the project would not
expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if construction or operation of the proposed project
would result in the generation of odors that would be detectable in adjacent areas.
According to the SJVAPCD Guide For Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts,
land uses associated with odor complaints typically include agricultural uses,
wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, chemical plants, composting,
refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding facilities. The proposed project
does not include any uses identified by SJVAPCD as being associated with odors.
Therefore, emissions associated with project construction activities would not affect
sensitive receptors.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
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Potentially
Less fi aan Less -Than- No
Issues Significant Significant
With Mitigation Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
4.4 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
WIould the Pr jed:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing
the emissions of greenhouse gases?
(a) California is a substantial contributor of global greenhouse gases (GHG's), emitting
over 400 million tons of CO2 a year. Climate studies indicate that California is likely
to see an increase of three to four degrees Fahrenheit over the next century. Methane
is also an important GHG that potentially contributes to global climate change.
GHG's are global in their effect, which is to increase the earth's ability to absorb heat
in the atmosphere. As primary GHG's have a long lifetime in the atmosphere,
accumulate over time, and are generally well -mixed, their impact on the atmosphere
is mostly independent of the point of emission.
The impact of anthropogenic activities on global climate change is apparent in the
observational record. Air trapped by ice has been extracted from core samples taken
from polar ice sheets to determine the global atmospheric variation of CO2, methane,
and nitrous oxide from before the start of the industrialization (approximately 1750),
to over 650,000 years ago. For that period, it was found that CO2 concentrations
ranged from 180 parts per million (ppm) to 300 ppm. For the period from
approximately 1750 to the present, global CO2 concentrations increased from a pre -
industrialization period concentration of 280 ppm to 379 ppm in 2005, with the 2005
value far exceeding the upper end of the pre -industrial period range.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) constructed several
emission trajectories of GHG's needed to stabilize global temperatures and climate
change impacts. It concluded that a stabilization of GHG's at 400 to 450 ppm carbon
dioxide -equivalent concentration is required to keep mean global climate change
below 2"C, which in turn is assumed to be necessary to avoid dangerous climate
change.
Citv of Lodi Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In accordance with Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) 2006 and Senate Bill (SB 97) 2007, the
City of Lodi is implementing a policy that requires Negative Declarations, Mitigated
Negative Declarations and Environmental Impact Reports prepared to comply with
CEQA to include a GHG Emissions analysis.
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The adverse impacts of global climate change include impacts to water supply, air
quality, fire hazards, sea level rise (flooding), and an increase in health related
problems. AB 32 establishes a state goal of reducing GHG emissions to 1990 level by
the year 2020. The long range reduction goal is reflected in Executive Order S-3-05,
which requires GWG7s to be reduced to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
Currently, there is no approved CEQA threshold for GHG emissions and global
climate change. However, as stated in the Office of Planning and Research (OPR)
guidelines, the absence of an approved threshold does not relieve the lead agency of
its responsibility to determine whether the project has a significant effect. As a result,
the City of Orange has utilized the best available information to develop a threshold,
until a specific quantitative threshold is adopted by the State or regional air district.
When dealing with air quality issues related to operation emissions, thresholds are
usually compared to the net change in emissions compared to baseline conditions
(normally existing conditions with no Project). In addition, there are currently no
health -based standards that measure the threat GHGs, including CO2, pose on
human health. In comparison to existing conditions, implementation of the proposed
Hutchins Street Reconstruction would not increase vehicle emissions generated by
mobile source as well as emissions generated by stationary sources because it does
not involve construction project. The City's General Plan is consistent with the
State's goal of reducing GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and is consistent with
the City of Lodi General Plan 2010 and accompanying EIR. Therefore, no impact is
anticipated.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) As stated previously, implementation of the proposed Project would not conflict
with applicable regional or local plans, policies or regulations adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. The proposed Project would
be consistent with the State's goals of reducing GHG emissions to 1990 levels by
2020. As such, the proposed Project's contribution to climate change/worldwide
GHG emissions would be less than significant.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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potentially Potentially Less -
Than -Significant With No
Issues SignificantSignificant
Mitigation Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
4.5 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
mould the proposal.•
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either ❑
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate, sensitive,
or special status species in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any ❑
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service?
C. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ❑
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of ❑
any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of wildlife nursery sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances ❑
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
£ Conflict with the provisions of an adopted ❑
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Conservation Community Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
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(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would remove or modify
habitat for any species identified or designated as a candidate, sensitive, or special -
status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulation or by the state or
federal regulatory agencies cited.
The project limits are located in the existing right-of-way and in a fully urbanized
area. The construction limits occur within a fully developed and urbanized, where
the entire ground surface has been disturbed with a variety of street improvements,
driveways, ornamental landscaping, signs, traffic control devices, and miscellaneous
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manufactured features. In addition, the Project area is within and consistent with the
San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan
(SJMSCP), as amended, as reflected in the conditions of project approval for this
proposal. Pursuant to the Final EIR/EIS for the San Joaquin county Multi -Species
Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), dated November 15, 2000,
and certified by the San Joaquin Council of Governments on December 7, 2000,
implementation of the SJMSCP is expected to reduce impacts to biological resources
resulting from the proposed project to a level of less -than -significant. That document
is hereby incorporated by reference and is available for review during regular
business hours at the San Joaquin Council of Governments (555 East Webber
Avenue/ Stockton, CA 95202) or online at: www.sjcog.org.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if riparian habitat or any other identified sensitive
natural community were to be adversely modified.
Impacts to Biological Resources have been exhaustively examined and mitigation
measures have been detailed in the City's General Plan EIR (SCH# 2009022075) and
mitigation polices are incorporated in the General Plan policy. The project limits are
located in the existing right-of-way and in a fully urbanized area. The construction
limits occur within a fully developed and urbanized, where the entire ground
surface has been disturbed with a variety of street improvements, driveways,
ornamental landscaping, signs, traffic control devices, and miscellaneous
manufactured features.
Based on observations at a project site visit, there are no candidate, sensitive or
special status species within the project site. There are no riparian habitats or
sensitive natural communities on the project site. There are no wetlands, or wildlife
movement corridors within the project site. No impact would result.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if wetlands that are protected under federal
regulation, as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, would be modified or
removed.
There are no water resources within or near the project limits. According to a review
of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wetlands Online Mapper, no wetlands, as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, exist on or in the immediate vicinity
of the project site. Therefore, no impacts related to wetlands would occur.
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Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project interferes or removes access
to a migratory wildlife corridor or impedes the use of native wildlife nursery sites.
The project limits are located in a fully urbanized area, which does not support
movement of native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species. No wildlife
corridors or nursery sites are located on or in proximity to the project limits. There
are no street trees that would be removed as part of the project design; therefore,
there would be no potential impact to nesting birds. No impact to migratory wildlife
or established native species would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project would cause an impact that
was inconsistent with local regulations pertaining to biological resources, including
protected trees.
There are no locally designated natural communities within or adjacent to the project
area, and the proposed project would not result in the removal of any heritage trees.
Further, the City of Lodi General Plan (Conservation Element) includes goals and
policies intended to protect sensitive native vegetation and wildlife habitats. The
proposed project would not result in the removal of any heritage trees. However,
because of the improvements included as part of the proposed project, seventeen
(17) palm trees would need to be removed. All removed trees would be replaced on
a 1:1 basis at the DeBenedetti and Roget Parks. Thus, impacts would be less than
significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(f) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project were inconsistent with
mapping or policies in any conservation plans of the types cited.
In an effort to protect sensitive and threatened species throughout San Joaquin
County, SJCOG prepared the SJMSCP. The purpose of the SJMSCP is to provide for
the long-term management of plant, fish and wildlife species, specially those that are
currently listed or may be listed in the future under the FESA or CESA, and to
provide and maintain multiple -use open space that contributes to the quality of life
of residents of San Joaquin County. The City of Lodi has adopted the SJMSCP and
participation by the Project in the plan is required by the City.
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The proposed project is consistent with the San Joaquin County Multi -Species
Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), as amended, as reflected in
the conditions of project approval for this proposal. Pursuant to the Final EIR/EIS
for the San Joaquin County Multi -Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space
Plan (SJMSCP), dated November 15, 2000, and certified by the San Joaquin Council
of Governments on December 7, 2000, implementation of the SJMSCP is expected to
reduce impacts to biological resources resulting from the proposed project to a level
of less -than -significant. That document is hereby incorporated by reference and is
available for review during regular business hours at the San Joaquin Council of
Governments (555 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202) or online at: ww.sicoq.orq.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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potentially Less Than Less -Than -
Issues Significant Significant With Significant No
Mitigation Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
4.6 CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the Project. -
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
significance of a historical resource as defined
in §15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to §15064.5?
C. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
paleontological resource or unique geologic
feature?
d. Disturb any human remains, including those ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
interred outside of formal cemeteries.
(a) A significant impact would occur if the Project caused a substantial adverse change
to a historical resource through demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of
the resource or its immediate surroundings such that the significance of the historical
resource would be materially impaired.
An historical resource is defined as (1) a resource listed in, or determined by the
State Historical Resources Commission to be eligible for listing in, the California
Register of Historical Resources; (2) a resource listed in a local register of historical
resources or identified as significant in an historical resource survey meeting certain
state guidelines; or (3) an object, building, structure, site, area, place, record, or
manuscript that a lead agency determines to be significant in the architectural,
engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military,
or cultural annals of California, provided that the lead agency's determination is
supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record.
No prehistoric or historic resources, as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5,
were identified in the records search performed in preparation for Lodi General Plan
EIR 2009, and none were encountered during the various previous project site
disturbances throughout the years. Therefore, the Project would have less than
significant impact on historical resources as defined by CEQA.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact would occur if the Project caused a substantial adverse change
to a historical resource through demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of
the resource or its immediate surroundings such that the significance of the historical
resource would be materially impaired.
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The project impact area contains an existing roadway, curb, gutter, sidewalk,
landscaping, paved areas and commercial signage. For two properties where right -
the -way acquisitions are anticipated, structures would be left intact. The project site
has been repeatedly graded and disturbed over time, for roadway improvements
and the development and redevelopment of adjacent properties. Most recently in
January 2011 the northern part of the Hutchins Street was disturbed for roadway
improvements and no evidence of buried resources were found during that effort. In
addition, the proposed project involves localized excavation surface asphalt and
pavement material and does not propose extensive excavation substantially beyond
previous grading limits. Therefore, the potential for encountering undiscovered
buried cultural material is minimal.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if grading or excavation activities associated with the
proposed Project would disturb paleontological resources or geologic features that
exist within the Project site.
The project limits have been repeatedly disturbed in the past for installation of
utilities and roadway improvements. No paleontological resources or unique
geologic features have been discovered. However, the possibility exists that
previously unidentified paleontological resources could be encountered during
ground -disturbing activities. The City is required to comply with existing
regulations governing the protection of cultural resources, should any unanticipated
resources be discovered during construction. Specifically, Public Resources Code
Section 5097.5 prohibits the excavation upon, removal or destruction of
archaeological resources. Therefore, should any undiscovered cultural material be
uncovered during construction, it is standard procedure for the City's contractors to
halt work until the City can retain a qualified cultural resources specialist, and
determine the nature and the significance of the find. If significant cultural materials
are found, they are salvaged and collected under the responsible direction of a
qualified cultural resources specialist. In addition, the Health and Human Safety
Code Section 7050.5 prohibits the removal of human remains and establishes specific
procedures that must be followed when human remains are discovered. Compliance
with these existing regulations would result in less than significant impacts related
to unanticipated buried cultural material.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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(d) A significant impact may occur if grading or excavation activities associated with the
proposed Project would disturb previously interred human remains.
As mentioned above, the project limits are within highly urbanized area and have
been repeatedly disturbed in the past for various reasons. No human remains,
historic or prehistoric, archeological resources were discovered. It is considered
unlikely that human remains could be uncovered during grading activities.
Nonetheless, should suspected human remains be encountered, the contractor
would be required to notify the County Coroner, in accordance with Section 7050.5
of the California Health and Safety Code, who must then determine whether the
remains are of forensic interest. If the Coroner, with the aid of a supervising
archaeologist, determines that the remains are or appear to be of a Native American,
he/she would contact the Native American Heritage Commission for further
investigations and proper recovery of such remains, if necessary. This existing
regulatory requirement will avoid impacts to buried human remains. In addition, in
accordance with standard City procedures, a halt -work condition would be in place
in the unlikely event that archaeological or paleontological resources or human
remains are discovered during construction. 20 This would provide an opportunity
for a qualified archaeological and/or paleontological consultant to examine the
materials of concern to determine if some resource value is present and whether
further investigations would be warranted to recover significant information.
Therefore, the impact on archaeological resources, paleontological resources, or
potential human remains would be less than significant.
Existing Regulations
Standard Contract Specifications require compliance with Public Resources Code
Section 5097.5, which states:
(a) No person shall knowingly and willfully excavate upon, or remove, destroy, injure, or
deface any historic or prehistoric ruins, burial grounds, archeological or vertebrate
paleontological site, including fossilized footprints, inscriptions made by human agency,
rock art or other archaeological paleontological or historic features situated on public
lands ...
Health and Human Safety Code Section 7050.5 states:
(b) In the event of discovery of human remains in any location other than a dedicated
cemetery, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby
area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent remains until the coroner of the county in
which the human remains are located are discovered has determined... that the remains
are not subject to the provisions of Section 27491 of the Government Code or any other
law concerning investigation of the circumstances, manner, and cause of any death, and
the recommendations concerning the treatment and disposition of the human remains
have been made to the person responsible for the excavation, or to his or her
representative, in the manner provided in Section 5097.98 of the Public Resources Code.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required.
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
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d. Be located on expansive soils, as defined in ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Table 18-1-13 of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
(a) The project has the potential to expose people or structures to potential adverse
effects from seismic shaking due to the site's location in a seismically active area, as
is the condition throughout Southern California.
i. A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project resulted in or exposed
people to adverse effects involving fault rupture, such as from placement of
structures or infrastructure within a state -designated Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zone or other designated fault zone. The project site is not
located within the boundaries of an Earthquake Fault Zone identified for fault -
rupture hazard as defined by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
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Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
Incorporated
4.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS.
Wlould the Pr ied.-
a. Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
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Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault? Refer to Division of Mines
and Geology Special Publication 42.
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unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the Project, and potentially result in
on -or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d. Be located on expansive soils, as defined in ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Table 18-1-13 of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
(a) The project has the potential to expose people or structures to potential adverse
effects from seismic shaking due to the site's location in a seismically active area, as
is the condition throughout Southern California.
i. A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project resulted in or exposed
people to adverse effects involving fault rupture, such as from placement of
structures or infrastructure within a state -designated Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zone or other designated fault zone. The project site is not
located within the boundaries of an Earthquake Fault Zone identified for fault -
rupture hazard as defined by the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
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(information accessed at http: www.consrv.ca.gov/dmg/shezp/maps/m
ora4.htm).
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
ii. A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project results in or exposes
people to adverse effects involving strong ground shaking from fault rupture
or seismic hazards.
There is no record of any seismic activity originating in the City of Lodi other
than tremors on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley, close to the Ortigalita
Fault. The proposed project involves the improvement of existing
transportation infrastructure and would not result in the construction of new
habitable structures or a change in land use that could expose new populations
to seismic activity. Therefore, the project would not increase risks to people or
structures from seismic groundshaking beyond the risks currently experienced
at the project site and throughout southern California. Impacts are less than
significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
iii. A significant impact may occur if the Project were to result in or expose people
to adverse effects involving seismic -related ground failure from liquefaction
and other geologic hazards.
Liquefaction is a form of earthquake -induced ground failure that occurs
primarily in relatively shallow, loose, granular, water -saturated soils. The
potential for liquefaction is recognized throughout the San Joaquin Valley
where unconsolidated sediments and a high water table coincide. Areas which
have the greatest potential for liquefaction are those areas in which the water
table is less than 50 feet below the ground surface and soils are predominantly
clean, comprised of relatively uniform sands and are of loose to medium
density. The proposed project would widen an existing street that is already
used by vehicles and pedestrians and would provide sidewalk, utility, and
landscape improvements. No new structure is being proposed as part of this
project. In addition, the probability of liquefaction occurring on the project
limits are considered to be low as the project soils are well drained and the
depth of groundwater underneath the site is 50 feet or greater. Therefore,
implementation of the proposed project would not create any new impacts
related to liquefaction beyond those that already exist. Therefore, a less -than -
significant impact related to liquefaction would occur.
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Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
iv. A significant impact may occur if the Project results in or exposes people to
adverse effects involving landslides.
Slope stability hazards are nonexistent and present no risk in the City of Lodi.
The Project site is located in an area of generally level terrain that would not
produce a landslide. Average grade within the Project site is between zero and
five degrees. Further, according to the Official Maps of Seismic Hazard Zones
provided by the State of California Department of Conservation, the Project site
is not located within an earthquake -induced landslide zone, which is defined
as an area where previous occurrence of landslide movement, or local
topographic, geological, geotechnical and subsurface water conditions indicate
a potential for permanent ground displacement.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project exposes large areas to the
erosional effects of wind or water for a prolonged period of time.
The proposed removal of sidewalks and construction of the proposed street
improvements would require minor excavation below existing curb grades, mostly
related to relocation of existing utilities to accommodate the widening. Because the
project construction effort does not involve extensive excavation (e.g. changes in
landform, mass grading) or substantial changes to topography, and because the
onsite soil type has slow runoff and minimal erosion hazard characteristics, the
potential for significant soil erosion is minimal. The project proposes to pave the
excavated area with asphalt and other hardscape materials. Installation of these
impervious surfaces would result in no long-term potential for soil erosion. Since the
site is developed with urban uses and entirely paved in both the existing and with -
project scenario (with the exception of small landscaped areas), loss of high quality
top soil is not a concern in this case.
During Construction
In accordance with standard specifications, a stormwater pollution prevention plan
for erosion and sedimentation control would be implemented during construction.
Best management practices would be undertaken to control runoff and erosion from
earthmoving activities such as excavation, grading, and compaction. Implementation
of such control measures would prevent substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil.
After completion of construction, the project site would be entirely paved, with the
exception of the landscaped areas. Therefore, a less -than -significant impact would
occur.
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Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to commencing construction activities, the contractor shall submit a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the City and obtain approval. The
SWPPP shall identify Best Management Practices to control erosion and pollutant
transport, including the following measures or the equivalent as determined by
the Director of Public Works or designee:
❖ Sediment from areas disturbed during construction shall be retained onsite
using structural controls (such as storm drain inlet protection, plastic
sheeting, sandbags, check berms or desilting basins) to prevent erosion to
storm drains, channels or other bodies of water.
❖ Stockpiles of soil or other materials shall be properly contained and covered
to avoid sediment transport from the construction site via runoff, vehicle
tracking or wind.
❖ Runoff from equipment and vehicle washing shall be contained at the
construction site and shall not be discharged to the storm drain system.
2. During construction, the contractor shall implement the SWPPP. The City shall
include this measure in project specifications and the City's construction
manager shall enforce this measure in the field.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is built in an unstable area
without proper site preparation or design features, thereby posing a hazard to life
and property.
The proposed project involves the widening of an existing roadway, and would not
construct any new habitable structures or expose people or structures to rupture of a
known earthquake fault. Furthermore, because the project would not involve the
construction of any new structures, or a change in land use that could expose people
or structures to seismic activity beyond those currently experienced under existing
conditions, the project would not increase risks to people or structures from seismic
ground shaking.
In addition, the project area has been previously graded, filled and compacted to
accommodate the existing roadway and adjacent commercial development. The
project would involve minor excavation, small quantities of fill, and compaction to
stabilize the widened roadway. The project would not involve large cuts or fill areas
or the construction of large structures. No substantial changes in topography are
proposed. Therefore, the project area is not currently unstable and would not
become unstable as a result of the project.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required.
Significance After Mitigation: No impact.
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(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is built upon expansive soils
without proper site preparation or design features to provide adequate foundations
for project buildings, thereby posing a hazard to life and property.
An expansive soil as described in § 1803.5.3 Expansive Soil of the California Building
Code 2010 refers to soils meeting all four of the following provisions are considered
expansive:
1. Plasticity index (PI) of 15 or greater, determined in accordance with ASTM D
4318.
2. More than 10 percent of the soil particles pass a No.200 sieve, determined in
accordance with ASTM D 422.
3. More than 10 percent of the soil particles are less than 5 micrometers in size,
determined in accordance with ASTM D 422.
4. Expansion index greater than 20, determined in accordance with ASTM D 4829.
The overall soils in the general vicinity of the project site do not contain expansive
soils as defined above. If unsuitable expansive soil materials are found, they will be
replaced with suitable engineered materials. Furthermore, the project would not
involve the construction of any new structures or a change in land use that could
expose people or structures to expansive soils beyond those currently experienced
under existing conditions. Impact would be less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is built on soils that are
incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems and such a system is proposed.
Not applicable. The project involves improvements to an existing roadway. The use
of septic tanks or other soil -based wastewater disposal systems would not be
necessary. No impacts related to septic tanks would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
C. Emit hazardous emissions or handle
Potentially
Less Than
Significant With
Less -Than -
No
Issues
Sign fica t
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
4.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
a result, would it create a significant hazard to
MATERIALS.
e. For a Project located within an airport land
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Mould the Project:
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
❑
❑
❑ ■
environment through the routine transport,
f. For a Project within the vicinity of a private
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
hazard for people residing or working in the
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
C. Emit hazardous emissions or handle
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant
to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as
a result, would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
e. For a Project located within an airport land
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the Project result
in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the Project area?
f. For a Project within the vicinity of a private
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
airstrip, would the Project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the
Project area?
g. Impair implementation of or physically
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h. Expose people or structures to a significant
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
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(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project involves the use or disposal
of hazardous materials as part of its routine operations and has the potential to
generate toxic or otherwise hazardous emissions.
The proposed project involves installation of street improvements and not the
routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials or the generation of toxic
or hazardous emissions. According to a review of GeoTracker on the State Water
Resources Control Board website (http://geotracker.swrcb.ca.gov/), only two site
are listed as having been contaminated but cleaned since. These two sites are as
follows:
SITE NAME
GLOBAL ID
CLEANUP STATUS
ADDRESS
CITY
MEL BOKIDES
T0607700725
COMPLETED - CASE CLOSED
501 LODI AVE W
LODI
PETRO
TOGO'S (FORMERLY
T0607700525
COMPLETED - CASE CLOSED
305 HUTCHINS ST S
LODI
TEXACO
These properties are privately owned and the cases have been closed. There is no
evidence in existing records that shows that contamination has migrated into the
right-of-way, where there could be a potential of exposure during construction.
Accordingly, project construction or operation would not be affected by these
properties'. Although unlikely, in the event that contamination is encountered
during construction, standard practices would be implemented by the City of Lodi,
as well as the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution District throughout the life of the
project. These measures include standards and regulations regarding the storage,
handling, and use of these materials described below.
In the long-term, the project would develop transportation land uses similar to the
existing conditions. No significant hazards to the public or environment are
anticipated during the operation of the project as proposed. Although hazardous
materials may be routinely transported along the project's roadways as is the case
under existing conditions, with regulated transport, these chemicals/waste are not
expected to result in hazardous or unhealthful conditions for patrons in the area. A
less than significant impact would occur in this regard after compliance with
applicable State and local regulations.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project uses substantial amounts of
hazardous materials as part of routine operations, which could pose a hazard under
accident or upset conditions.
The project involves construction activities within existing roadways and on adjacent
properties. None of the adjacent properties currently contain or previously contained
uses such as gas stations that routinely handled pollutants. The potential for the
project to create significant hazards involving hazardous materials releases relates to
uncovering existing soil contamination or disturbing items such as underground
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storage tanks during construction. Given no extensive site grading beyond removal
and replacement asphalt and pavement would be required for completion of the
project, discovery of previously unearthed underground storage is not expected.
Less than significant impact anticipated.
Long -Term Operation Impacts - No Impact. With regard to long-term impacts, the
project does not propose or facilitate any activity involving the use, routine
transport, or disposal of hazardous substances. Furthermore, proposed road
improvements may reduce the potential for accidents overall; therefore, no impact
would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is located within 0.25 mile of
an existing or proposed school site and projected to release toxic emissions that pose
a hazard beyond regulatory thresholds.
One (1) school site, Liberty High School (located at 660 W. Walnut Street) is located
approximately 500 feet (0.095 miles) west of the project limits. However, as
mentioned previously, the project proposes to improve existing transportation uses
within the City. Upon project implementation, the project site would remain as
transportation uses. If hazardous materials are encountered during project
construction, they will be properly handled and disposed of, so as to minimize any
potential risk on-site or in the surrounding area. Therefore, the project or its
reasonably foreseeable results would not emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste. Impacts from
construction activities would be minimal with implementation of State and local
standards and regulations. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project site contains hazardous
materials that would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment.
California Government Code Section 65962.5 requires state agencies to compile lists
of hazardous waste disposal facilities, unauthorized releases from underground
storage tanks, contaminated drinking water wells, and solid waste facilities from
which there is known hazardous waste and submit such information to the Secretary
for Environmental Protection on at least an annual basis. According to records
maintained by the California Environmental Protection Agency known as the
Cortese List, no area within the project limits are:
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❖ listed as a hazardous waste and substance site by the Department of Toxic
Substances Control (DTSC),
❖ listed as a hazardous solid waste disposal site by the SWRCB, or
❖ currently subject to a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) or a Cleanup and
Abatement Order (CAO) as issued by the SWRCB.
However, two sites adjacent to the project limits are listed as closed cases as
mentioned 4.8(a) above. If contaminated soils are encountered during construction,
standard City procedures would be followed for proper removal and disposal of
contaminated soils. As a result, impacts would be less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project site is located within a public
airport land use plan area or within 2 miles of a public airport and would create a
safety hazard.
The project site is not located within two (2) miles of a public airport or public use
airport, and therefore, would not result in a safety hazard.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(f) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project is located within the vicinity
of a private airstrip and creates a safety hazard for people in the Project area.
The project limits are not located within an airport land use plan or within the
vicinity of a public or private airport.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(g) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project were to interfere with
roadway operations occurring in conjunction with an emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan or generate enough traffic to create traffic congestion
that would interfere with the execution of such a plan.
The project proposes street improvements and minor widening in order to enhance
traffic flow. The Project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan. All construction -related
activities would be contained within and immediately around the Project site. Road
closures are not anticipated during construction activities; however, in the event that
a closure is necessary standard contractor specifications imposed by the City include
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a requirement to ensure that roadways surrounding the Project site remain accessible
to emergency vehicles and crews, and open for emergency evacuations, if necessary.
The City has an Emergency Management Plan that addresses response for various
levels of emergencies, including fires, hazardous spills, earthquakes, flooding, and
explosions. Therefore, less than significant impact would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(h) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project is located in or adjacent to a
wildland area and places persons or structures at risk in the event of a fire.
The City's newly adopted General Plan (2010) identifies both urban and wildland
fire hazards exist in the Lodi Planning Area, creating the potential for injury, loss of
life, and property damage. Urban fires primarily involve the uncontrolled burning of
residential, commercial, and/or industrial structures due to human activities.
Factors that exacerbate urban structural fires include substandard building construc-
tion, highly flammable materials, delayed response times, and inadequate fire
protection services.
The City of Lodi is not characterized by substantial areas of wildlands. The
topography of the City is relatively homogenous and steep slopes that could
contribute to wildland fires are not common. The City's General Plan indicates that
less than one percent of the City and its immediate vicinity has "Moderate' fire
hazard potential. In the event of a fire, the Fire Department relies on sufficient water
supply and pressure. The City's design standard for water transmission facilities is
to provide 4,000 gallons per minute of flow at a minimum 45 pounds per square inch
of pressure in pipes 8 inches and larger.
The project area and surrounding vicinity include developed land, located in an
urbanized portion of the City. According to the City's General Plan, the project area
is not subject to wildland fires. Project implementation would include the replacement
of ornamental landscaping and street trees, which would not create hazardous
conditions associated with brush fires.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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Issues
potentially Less Than Less -Than -
Si ficant With No
Significant Significant
NLupou°n Impact
Impact Impact
p Incorporated p
4.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
mould the Project.•
a.
Violate any water quality standards or waste
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
discharge requirements?
b.
Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would be a net deficit
in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (i.e., the production
rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to
a level which would not support existing land
uses or planned uses for which permits have
been granted)?
C.
Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in
a manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d.
Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on- or off-site?
e.
Create or contribute runoff water which
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f.
Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
g.
Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
area, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h.
Place within a 100 -year floodplain structures
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i.
Expose people or structures to a significant
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
j.
Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
❑ ❑ ❑ ■
k. Potentially impact stormwater runoff from ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
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construction activities?
1. Potentially impact stormwater runoff from ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
post construction activities?
m. Result in a potential for discharge of ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
stormwater pollutants from areas of material
storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle
or equipment maintenance (including
washing), waste handling, hazardous materials
handling or storage, delivery areas, loading
docks or other outdoor work areas?
n. Result in the potential for discharge of ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
stormwater to affect the beneficial uses of the
receiving waters?
o. Create the potential for significant changes in ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
the flow velocity or volume of stormwater
runoff to cause environmental hard?
p. Create significant increases in erosion of the ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
project site or surrounding areas?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project discharges water that does
not meet the water quality standards set by agencies that regulate surface water
quality and water discharge into stormwater drainage systems.
During construction, the project would comply with applicable stormwater
management requirements for pollution prevention. City's construction standards
require contractors to include erosion control, spill prevention and control, solid and
hazardous waste management, and dust control to reduce the discharge of
pollutants from construction areas into the stormwater drainage system. Best
management practices to be conducted during construction activities include placing
sandbags in the gutter within the limits of the project, street sweeping as needed,
and general contractor clean-up during construction. Adherence with these standard
City procedures and use of BMPS would result in a less than significant impact.
With regard to long-term project impacts, the proposed project has no point -sources
of water pollution; therefore it is not subject to point -source waste discharge
requirements. Non -point sources within the project limits include impervious
surfaces, i.e. the street pavement, the adjacent sidewalk and asphalt pavement on
adjacent properties. Runoff from these surfaces consists of typical urban pollutants.
Pollutants of concern for water quality regulators include pathogenic organisms,
organic nutrients, trash and debris, sediments, and urban pollutants such as oil and
grease.
The proposed street improvements would result in a minor increase in the amount
of impervious surface area, comprised of additional roadway paving. This minor
increase in impervious surfaces would not significantly increase the volume of or
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significantly change the composition of stormwater runoff associated with street
improvements. Hutchins Street will continue to be maintained on a regular basis by
City crews, including sweeping to remove particulates that accumulate over time.
This is part of the City's local storm drainage system responsibilities. Therefore,
impacts related to potential discharges into stormwater drainage systems or changes
in water quality would be less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) Groundwater is a major component of the water supply for many public water
suppliers in the Valley. It is also used by private industry, as well as by private
agricultural and domestic users. A project would normally have a significant impact
on groundwater supplies if it were to result in a demonstrable and sustained
reduction in groundwater recharge capacity or change the potable water levels
enough to reduce the ability of a water utility to use the groundwater basin for
public water supplies or the storage of imported water, reduce the yields of adjacent
wells or well fields, or adversely change the rate or direction of groundwater flow.
The proposed project would not include any wells or other facilities that could affect
groundwater. Given the nature of the proposed project, demand for water in the
project vicinity would not increase. Since the land within the project limits is already
developed and does not serve as a substantial groundwater recharge zone, no
impacts would occur to groundwater supplies or recharge.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in a substantial
alteration of drainage patterns and a substantial increase in erosion or siltation
during construction or operation of the project.
The project site is currently paved and impermeable. The proposed project does not
propose groundwater extraction and would not result in the depletion of
groundwater supplies due to interference with groundwater recharge. The proposed
project involves widening an existing roadway in an already urbanized and
developed area. The project would increase impervious surfaces by a small amount
due to the proposed minor street widening. Therefore, the proposed project would
not change these existing impermeable conditions or interfere with groundwater
recharge. Any water required during construction would be minimal and would not
deplete the groundwater supplies.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project substantially alters the
existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface
runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site.
As indicated in Checklist Response 4.9(c), above, the project site is currently
developed. Runoff from the proposed project would be directed toward existing
storm drains. The site is currently impermeable and would remain as such after
project construction. There are no rivers, streams or other natural or channelized
surface drainage features in this area; therefore, this project would have no erosion
or siltation impacts involving such features. Therefore, the amount of surface runoff
would not increase as a result of the project. The existing drainage pattern of the
project site would not be altered during construction or operation. Therefore, no
impact would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the project creates or contributes runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
As indicated in Checklist Response 4.9(c) and (d) above, runoff from the project site
would continue to be directed toward storm drains in the project vicinity. The
project limits are currently paved and impermeable. The existing drainage pattern
and local storm drainage facilities will be maintained, and the minor increase in
roadway pavement would not significantly affect downstream stormwater
discharges from local storm drain facilities. As such, this project would not result in
significant short-term or long term impacts involving flooding, erosion or siltation.
Further, the minor increase in street runoff would not require additional capacity in
the local storm drain system.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(f) A significant impact may occur if a project includes potential sources of water
pollutants with the potential to substantially degrade water quality.
No other water quality impacts would occur beyond those discussed in the
preceding responses. The proposed project would neither create nor contribute to
water quality degradation. Project construction would comply with City's
construction specifications, which require contractors to take measures to prevent
the pollution of channels, storm drains, and bodies of water during construction. As
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such, implementation of the proposed project would not create any new impacts
related to water quality beyond those that already exist. Therefore, no impact related
to water quality would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(g) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is located within a 100 -year
flood zone.
The FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Number 06077C0169F, dated October
16, 2009, indicated that the project site is located in Flood Zone X, an area with 0.2
percent annual chance of flooding. In addition, the proposed project does not include
any buildings or structures. Therefore, less than significant impact would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(h) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is located within a 100 -year
flood zone and would impede or redirect flood flows.
As discussed in Checklist Response 4.9 (G) above, the proposed project would not
expose people or structures to new flood -related risks or place structures in a 100 -
year floodplain. The project site is located within Zone X (unshaded) outside of the
100 and 500 year floodplains (FEMA Map Panel Number 06077C0169F, dated
October 16, 2009). No housing is proposed as part of the project, and no structures
are proposed within the 100 -year floodplain. Therefore, less than significant impact
would occur.
Significance Determination: Less than significant
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(i) A significant impact may occur if the proposed Project is located in a flood -prone
area, including floods caused by the failure of a dam or levee.
The Project sites, as well as the entire City of Lodi, are located in a dam inundation
area for the Pardee and Camanche Dam and dike system. Flood water from the
Pardee dam would take 4 hours and 20 minutes to reach west Lodi, and flood water
from the Camanche Dam and dike system would take 4 to 6 hours to reach Lodi.
Due to the location of the proposed Project, the impacts associated with seiches,
tsunami, and extreme high tides or sea level change would be considered low.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
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Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(j) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is located in an area with
inundation potential due to seiche, tsunami, or mudflow.
A seiche is the tide -like rise and drop of water in a closed body of water caused by
earthquake -induced seismic shaking or strong winds. A tsunami is a series of large
waves generated by a strong offshore earthquake or volcanic eruption. Given the
substantial distance of the Project site from San Francisco Bay or the Pacific Ocean,
tsunami waves would not be a threat to the site. There is no large body of water on
or within the vicinity of the Project site. The subject area is flat and does not have
any steep slopes or hillsides that would be susceptible to mudflows or landslides.
Therefore, less than significant impact.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(k) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project impacts stormwater runoff
from construction activities?
As described in 4.9(a) (f) and (m), during construction, construction of proposed
street improvements would require minor excavation. Excavated areas may be
subject to wind and water driven erosion, which would result in the transport of
sediment to the storm drain system. In addition, construction vehicle tires may be
washed to prevent tracking of dust onto City streets, and the construction site may
be watered to reduce dust emissions. Construction materials may also be
temporarily stockpiled within the construction area until the materials can be used
or disposed of offsite. These activities could result in discharge of typical
construction pollutants such as sediment into stormwater runoff.
The City would implement Best Management Practices (BMP's) to control pollutant
transport during construction. These BMPs include measures to contain runoff from
vehicle washing at the construction site, to prevent sediment from disturbed areas
from entering the storm drain system using structural controls, and to cover and
contain stockpiled materials to prevent sediment and pollutant transport. With the
implementation of BMPs, and compliance with applicable State and Federal laws,
water quality impacts from construction activities are less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Best Management Practices (BMP's)
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(1) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project impacts stormwater runoff
from post -construction activities?
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The project involves the widening of an existing roadway and does not propose new
uses or structures that would create or contribute to polluted runoff beyond existing
conditions. The project would result in a minor increase in impervious surfaces due
to the proposed minor street widening. This increase in impervious surfaces would
slightly increase the amount of runoff conveyed to the storm drain system. However,
the increase in runoff is not substantial and would not create a significant impact to
storm water quantity or quality. In addition, post construction BMP's will be
implemented to treat pollutant discharges from storm events.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(m)A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in a potential for
discharge of stormwater pollutants from areas of material storage, vehicle or
equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste
handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas, loading docks or
other outdoor work areas.
The project does not propose new uses (such as onsite vehicle fueling, maintenance,
waste handling or materials storage) that could discharge stormwater pollutants
from these activities after project completion. No long-term impacts would result.
During construction, exposed soil within the construction area could be susceptible
to wind and water erosion. In addition, construction vehicle tires may be washed to
prevent tracking of dust onto City streets, and the construction site may be watered
to reduce dust emissions. Construction materials may also be temporarily stockpiled
within the construction area until the materials can be used or disposed offsite.
These activities may result in discharge of typical construction pollutants, such as
sediment. Compliance with the City's Best Management Practices would reduce
impacts to less than significant. These BMPs include measures to contain runoff from
vehicle washing at the construction site, to prevent sediment from disturbed areas
from entering the storm drain system using structural controls, and to cover and
contain stockpiled materials to prevent sediment and pollutant transport.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(n) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in the potential for
discharge of stormwater to affect the beneficial uses of the receiving waters?
Runoff from the project site flows along the street curb and gutter system to storm
drain inlet within and outside of the project area. These inlets empty into local basins
first and ultimately flow to the Woodbridge Irrigation (WID) canal. Beneficial uses
of WID canal include municipal water, groundwater recharge, water contact
recreation, non -water contact recreation, warm freshwater habitat, and wildlife.
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As described above, the proposed project would not substantially increase the
quantity of runoff from the project site and would not substantially degrade
stormwater quality over existing conditions with the use of post construction
treatment BMPs described above. Therefore, the project would not alter the
characteristics of stormwater discharge such that the beneficial uses of the WID.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(o) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project creates the potential for
significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of stormwater runoff to cause
environmental harm?
The project involves widening an existing roadway, which would increase
impervious surfaces due to the proposed reduction in landscaped areas along
Hutchins Street. The increase in impervious surfaces would be approximately one
percent and would not substantially increase the volume of storm water runoff
causing flooding. No substantial changes to topography or site drainage that could
affect flow velocity are proposed. Impacts are less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(p) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project creates significant increases in
erosion of the project site or surrounding areas?
The project does not involve extensive excavation of soil or substantial changes so as
to cause any topographical changes. Therefore, potential for soil erosion is extremely
low. The construction of the proposed street improvements would require minor
excavation. The project proposes to pave the excavated area with asphalt and other
hardscape materials. Installation of these impervious surfaces would result in no
long-term potential for soil erosion onsite, or in the surrounding areas because all
water is contained in the street.
During construction, exposed soil within the construction area could be susceptible
to wind and water erosion. Compliance with the City's Best Management Practices
would reduce impacts to less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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Potentially Less Than Less -Than -
gr t
Si ficant With No
Issues Significant Significant
Im act Mtngauon Im act Impact
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4.10 LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Vould the Pr ied:
a. Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
b. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the Project (including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating on
environmental effect?
C. Conflict with any applicable habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is sufficiently large enough or
otherwise configured in such a way so as to create a physical barrier within an
established community.
The proposed project involves improvements to an existing roadway, which would
improve north -south mobility along Hutchins Street and safe pedestrian walkways.
As such, no impact on the established physical character of this area would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is inconsistent with general
plan designations or zoning currently applicable to the proposed project site and
causes adverse environmental effects, which the general plan and zoning ordinance
are designed to avoid or mitigate.
The proposed project, the widening of an approximately 1,624 -foot segment of
Hutchins Street, is subject to the land use regulations and transportation policies
listed in the City of Lodi General Plan. The General Plan identifies Hutchins Street as
Minor Collector street, which distributes traffic between local streets and major and
primary arterials.
With regard to existing land uses, the proposed roadway widening project would
not change the zoning or General Plan. Therefore, no impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project conflicts with a habitat
conservation plan or natural community conservation plan adopted for the area
surrounding the project location.
The proposed project site and surrounding area are not part of any habitat
conservation plan, natural community conservation plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan. As such, no impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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Potentially Less Than Less -Than -
Issues Significant Significant Significant No
Impact With Mitigation Impact
Impact
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4.11 MINERAL RESOURCES
Wlould the Pr ied.-
a. Result in the loss of availability of a known ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the State?
b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally- ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project is located in an area that is
used or available for extraction of a regionally important mineral resource, converts
an existing or potential regionally important mineral extraction use to another use,
or affects access to a site used or potentially available for regionally important
mineral resource extraction.
The project limits do not contain known mineral resources and are not designated as
a significant regional or local arrogate resources area by the City's General Plan or
any other land use plan. According to the Conservation Element of the City's
General Plan, the project site is not located within an area that contains a mineral
resource that is available for extraction and of value to the region or residents of the
state. Therefore, no impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if a project is located in an area that is used or
available for extraction of a locally important mineral resource, as delineated on a
local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan.
According to the City of Lodi General Plan EIR 2009, the project limits are not
located within an area that contains a known mineral resource that is available for
extraction and of value to the region or residents of the state. The City of Lodi has
not designated a locally significant mineral resource within the project limits or in
the immediate vicinity. Therefore, no impact on mineral resources would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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potentially Less Than Less -Than -
Issues Significa t Significant With Significant No
M dgation Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
4.12 NOISE
Would the Project result in:
a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
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levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
b. Exposure of persons to or generation of
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excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels?
C. A substantial permanent increase in ambient
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noise levels in the Project vicinity above levels
existing without the Project?
d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
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ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity
above levels existing without the Project?
e. For a Project located within an airport land use
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plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the Project expose
people residing or working in the Project area
to excessive noise levels?
f. For a Project within the vicinity of a private
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airstrip, would the Project expose people
residing or working in the Project area to
excessive noise levels?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project generates noise levels that
exceed the standards for ambient noise, as established by the general plan and
municipal code, and/or exposes persons or sensitive uses to increased noise levels.
Noise -sensitive uses may include residences, transient lodging, schools, libraries,
churches, hospitals, nursing homes, auditoriums, concert halls, amphitheatres,
playgrounds, and parks.
Construction
The proposed project is located in a fully urbanized area, in close proximity to Lodi
Avenue, and is surrounded by commercial uses. Existing noise sources include
vehicles and near by businesses. Construction related activities would result in
temporary increases in the ambient noise environment. The majority of construction
activities consist of clearing, excavation, trenching, paving, and striping, which
would result in minor noise vibrations typical of construction in an urban
environment. The project would conform to standard conditions for noise abatement
listed in the City of Lodi General Plan EIR 2009. Specifically, all construction activity
would comply with the limits (maximum noise levels, hours, and days of allowed
activity) established in City noise regulations to reduce impacts associated with
temporary construction noise to the extent feasible. The City's Noise Control
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Ordinance exempts all noise sources associated with construction, repair,
remodeling, or grading of any real property that do not take place between the hours
of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
Operations
Noise increases are typically a concern for sensitive receptors (i.e. uses or
populations particularly sensitive to a high noise environment, where activities
conducted necessitate a quiet noise environment. Such uses typically consist of
residential uses, school classrooms, etc. However, none of the proposed street
improvements would generate noise directly; the only noise source is associated
with street traffic. The project is not expected to increase traffic volume. The
proposed project is an improvement to existing transportation infrastructure;
therefore, the project would not generate additional traffic trips that could result in
increases in ambient noise levels. Less than significant impact is anticipated.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the project results in or exposes people to excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels during construction or
operation. This would include excessive groundborne vibration or noise that causes
structural damage or displaces objects in nearby buildings.
C'nn cfr1 i rfi nn
Heavy equipment associated with project construction could generate groundborne
vibration. However, these effects would be temporary and short-term in nature. The
project would not include any elements or machinery/ equipment on a routine basis
that would result in long-term groundborne vibration or noise. Groundborne noise
and vibration would typically occur at highest noise levels during the initial site
preparation, including demolition/ pavement removal, earth moving, and soils
compaction. Given the relatively shallow depths of excavation into near surface soil
materials, no special construction techniques involving significant ground vibrations
would be necessary.
Operations
See Checklist 4.12(a).
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to result in a substantial
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the proposed project.
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Noise levels in the project vicinity are dominated by vehicular traffic. This condition
would continue after implementation of the proposed project. The proposed project
is intended to reduce congestion. The project is not growth -inducing and would not
generate additional traffic. As discussed in Checklist Response 4.12(a), above, the
increase in traffic noise would be less than significant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to result in a substantial
temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels above existing ambient noise
levels without the proposed project.
Refer to discussion under Checklist Responses 4.12(a) and 12(c), above. The
proposed project would not substantially increase ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity over existing conditions. Construction -related activities and equipment
would result in temporary and/or periodic increases in ambient noise levels above
existing conditions. As discussed previously, the proposed street improvements
would not introduce any new noise sources and would have a negligible effect on
traffic noise levels outside of the roadway. Permanent changes in noise levels would
be insignificant.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the project is located within an airport land use
plan or within 2 miles of a public airport and people residing or working in the -
The project limits are not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport. The project limits are not located within the
vicinity of a private airstrip. There would be no impact with regard to
airport/ airstrip noise.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(f) A significant impact may occur if the project is located in the vicinity of a private
airstrip and people residing or working in the project area would be exposed to
excessive noise levels.
The project site is not located within an airport land use plan, within two miles of a
public airport or within the vicinity of a private airstrip. There is not an airport
located within two (2) miles of the Project site. The closest airport to the Project site is
the Lodi Airpark, located approximately four (4) miles southwest of the Project site,
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and supports twenty to thirty (20-30) operations per day. The airport's noise
"footprint" does not extend beyond the immediate airport boundary.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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Potentially Significant ess Than Less -Than- No
Issues Sign ficantSignificant
With Mitigation Impact
Impact Impact
Incorporated
4.13
POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the Pr Led-
a. Induce substantial population growth in an ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g.,
through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
C. Displace substantial numbers of people, ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project induces substantial
population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly.
The proposed project would result in improvements to existing transportation
infrastructure within an already -developed well established area of the City. The
proposed project would not extend infrastructure into undeveloped areas resulting
in the potential for growth, or induce population growth. Further, the project does
not involve the development of any buildings, housing, or businesses, and would
not propose improvements in an area not previously disturbed or developed. It
would not induce population growth directly or indirectly. Therefore, no impact
would occur.
Significance Determination: No Impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would result in the
displacement of existing housing units, necessitating construction of replacement
housing elsewhere.
The proposed project would be constructed primarily within a public right-of-way
and would not displace any housing. The project would require permanent
easements from approximately two (2) parcels to accommodate the expanded right-
of-way. However, no housing would be demolished or displaced as a result of the
proposed project. No impacts would occur in this regard.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in the displacement of
a substantial number of people.
As noted in Response Checklist Items 4.13(a) and 4.13(b), due to the nature of the
proposed project, the project would not create an increase in jobs or housing.
Individuals would not be required to move into or out of the area and no
construction or replacement of housing would be necessary.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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b. Police protection?
potentially
Less Than Less -Than -
Significant With No
Issues
Significant
Significant
Mitigation Impact
❑
Impact
Incorporated Impact
4.14 PUBLIC SERVICES
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Would the Project result in substantial adverse physical
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impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
alteredgovernmental facilities, need for new orphysically
alteredgovernmental facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or otherperformance
objectives for any of the public services:
a. Fire protection?
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b. Police protection?
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C. Schools?
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d. Parks?
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e. Other public facilities?
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(a) A significant impact may occur if the City of Lodi Fire Department cannot
adequately serve the proposed project based on response time, access, or fire
hydrant/water availability.
This project would not induce growth, either directly or indirectly, and would thus
not place an additional burden on the Lodi Fire Department. The proposed project
would not include structures or other elements that would require additional fire
protection services. Improvements to existing transportation infrastructure would
not add employees or residents to the City, and would therefore not affect police or
fire/emergency response service ratios. In addition, the project does not involve
changes in land use that could result in a long-term increase in the demand for
emergency services over existing conditions. Implementation of the proposed project
may benefit fire services by reducing congestion and improving access along
Hutchins Street. As such, the proposed project would have no adverse impact on fire
protection services.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in an increase in
demand for police services that would exceed the capacity of the police department
responsible for serving the site.
The proposed project would not bring new residents or businesses into the City. The
proposed project would be constructed primarily within a public right-of-way and
would not displace any housing. Since the proposed project would not add residents
or uses that would require additional police service, there would be no impacts on
police services.
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Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project induces substantial
employment or population growth, which could generate demand for school
facilities that exceed the capacity of the school district responsible for serving the
project site.
Improvements to existing transportation infrastructure would not add students or
residents to the City of Orange; therefore, the project would not generate increased
demand for school facilities or change existing student/ classroom ratios,
necessitating expanded school facilities. No other educational service facilities would
be affected by the project. No impact would result.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the available parks and recreation services cannot
accommodate the population increase resulting from implementation of the
proposed project.
The project limits are currently almost entirely paved, with very little impervious
surface and no public or private park area. The proposed project would not add new
residents to the City and, therefore, would not create any demand for park
resources. No impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact.
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project generates demand for other
public facilities, thereby exceeding the capacity available to serve the project site.
The Project would not contribute significantly to the demand for any other public
facilities (e.g., library, senior centers, or other public facilities/ services) as it would
not directly introduce a new population of residents to the City. Therefore, no
impact on public facilities would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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PotentiallLess Than Less -Than -
Y Significant With No
Issues Significant Significant
Mitigation Impact
Impact Impact
Incorporated
4.15 RECREATION
a. Would the Project increase the use of existing ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated?
b. Does the Project include recreational facilities ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project includes substantial
employment or population growth, which could generate demands for public parks
and recreational facilities that exceed the capacity of those that currently exist.
The proposed improvements to existing transportation infrastructure would not
develop housing or new businesses thereby increasing the number of residents
within the City of Lodi and increasing demand for recreational services or facilities.
The project does not involve the construction or expansion of recreational facilities
and would not result in the need for new or expanded recreational facilities that
could have an adverse effect on the environment.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project includes the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities or necessitates the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment.
The proposed project would not require the construction or expansion of new
recreational facilities or affect any existing recreation facilities. As such, no impact
would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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Issues
Potentially
Significant
Less Than
Significant
With Mitigation
Less -Than -
Significant No
Impact
Impact
P
Incorporated
Impact
P
4.16 TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
Vould the Pr ied:
a.
Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial
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in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a
substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b.
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a
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level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
C.
Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
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including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d.
Substantially increase hazards due to a design
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feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e.
Result in inadequate emergency access?
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Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
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programs supporting alternative transportation
(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project causes an increase in traffic
that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street
system.
The proposed project involves improvements to existing transportation
infrastructure; therefore, the project does not generate additional traffic trips above
existing conditions. The proposed project would widen the street increase sidewalk
width to improve pedestrian access. No major shift in traffic is expected as a result of
the street improvements.
With regard to construction impacts, levels of service and queue lengths may be
impacted by the proposed project. It is assumed that with lane closures required to
complete proposed project construction, traffic conditions in the short-term could
worsen. Changes to mass transit routes would not be required. The construction
impacts would be short-term in nature and are necessary to implement the proposed
project that would substantially decrease traffic impacts in the long-term.
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Under long-term operational conditions, both LOS and queuing lengths are greatly
improved due to the proposed project. Implementation of the proposed project
would not conflict with any applicable plan, ordinance, or policy establishing
measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project exceeds, either individually
or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the San Joaquin Council of
Governments, the county congestion management agency, for designated roads or
highways.
Please refer to 3.11(A). The purpose of a Congestion Management Program (CMP) is
to develop a coordinated approach to managing and decreasing traffic congestion by
linking the various transportation, land use, and air quality planning programs
throughout the County. The CMP program requires review of substantial individual
projects, which might individually impact the CMP transportation system. The
proposed project aims to reduce congestion and facilitate traffic flow and would help
maintain an acceptable level of service (LOS) along the affected portion of Hutchins
Street. Therefore, no impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project changes air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks.
There are no airports located within or adjacent to the project limits. The proposed
project does not include any aviation -related elements and would not change
existing air traffic patterns. Therefore, no impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project substantially increases road
hazards due to a design feature or introduced incompatible uses.
The proposed project would not result in the creation of a traffic hazard resulting
from a design feature (e.g. sharp curves or a dangerous intersection) or proposed
incompatible use (e.g. storage of equipment that would block sight distance). The
stated purpose of the project is the improvement of operational characteristics
Hutchins Street. No curves or other substantial changes to the roadway alignment
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are proposed, and no new uses are proposed. Therefore, the project does not result
in incompatible uses or traffic hazards.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in inadequate
emergency access.
Traffic flow in the area would be temporarily impacted during construction of the
proposed project. Temporary lane closures along Hutchins Street could occur. These
lane closures would result in temporary increased traffic congestion during
construction. Impacts associated with lane closures would be short-term in nature
and be eliminated upon construction completion. Impacts would be less than
significant.
Long -Term Project Impacts - No Impact. The proposed project is intended to
improve traffic flow and reduce traffic congestion. These improved conditions could
enhance emergency access to the surrounding area in the long-term. Any impacts are
anticipated to be positive in nature.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(f) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project results in inadequate parking
capacity based upon City code requirements.
Construction activities may temporarily reduce available on -street parking in the
project area. Impacts on parking during construction would be temporary and, once
completed, the project would not result in a net loss of parking, and may even
increase parking capacity.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(g) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project conflicts with adopted
policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation.
The proposed project would not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation. No impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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b. Require or result in the construction of new
potentially
Less Than
Significant With
Less -Than -
No
Issues
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
Impact
effects?
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
4.17 UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
existing facilities, the construction of which
Would the Project. -
d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
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a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of
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the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
e. Result in a determination by the wastewater
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Board?
the Project that it has adequate capacity to
b. Require or result in the construction of new
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water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction
of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
C. Require or result in the construction of new
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storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
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the Project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
e. Result in a determination by the wastewater
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treatment provider which serves or may serve
the Project that it has adequate capacity to
serve the Project's Projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
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capacity to accommodate the Project's solid
waste disposal needs?
g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes,
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and regulations related to solid waste?
(a) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project exceeds wastewater treatment
requirements of the regional water quality control board, the local regulatory
governing agency.
Improvements to existing transportation infrastructure would not result in new
sources of wastewater. The project does not involve the construction of habitable
structures or an intensification of land use. Therefore, the project would not result in
wastewater generation, increases in wastewater flows or increases in water
consumption that could affect wastewater treatment capacity. No new or expanded
wastewater treatment facilities would be constructed or required as a result of the
project. No impact would result.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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(b) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project requires construction of new
water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities.
The proposed project would not use water in amounts that would have a significant
impact on water treatment facilities. The minimal amounts of water used during
construction and for irrigation of landscaping would be accommodated by existing
water supplies. Hutchins Street will continue to be maintained on a regular basis by
City crews, including sweeping to remove particulates that accumulate over time
and maintenance of curb and gutter within the project limits. This is part of the
City's local storm drainage system responsibilities as a co -permittee of the
countywide NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit. No new development is
proposed that would generate an increase in population or result in increased
demand for new or expanded water or wastewater treatment facilities. Proposed
street improvements would have no effect on the City's water supplies or treatment
processes, and would have no effect on the wastewater collection or treatment
system.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(c) A significant impact may occur if the volume of stormwater runoff from the
proposed project increases to a level exceeding the capacity of the storm drain
system serving the project site.
The proposed project is primarily located within a currently paved roadway with
improved curbs and gutters. Stormwater from this segment of Hutchins Street is
currently conveyed into the City's storm drainage network via curb and gutter.
Because the majority of the area within the project limits is paved, most stormwater
within the project limits drains from the site as surface runoff rather than infiltrating
into the ground. Implementation of the proposed project would slightly increase
impermeable surface area within the widened street segment, but this would not
result in a significant increase in the existing runoff volume given the urbanized
nature of the surrounding area. No additional public storm drainage capacity would
be required to serve the proposed project. The proposed project would not require
relocation or reconstruction of existing storm drain facilities. Impacts would be less
than significant.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(d) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would exceed the existing
water supplies available to serve the project.
Improvements to existing transportation infrastructure would not result in long-
term increase in water consumption. The project does not involve the construction of
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habitable structures or an intensification of land use that could increase the demand
for water. The project construction may require the use of watering trucks to address
fugitive dust. This would require relatively small volumes of water, which would
have a minimal and temporary effect on water supplies. Proposed street
improvements do not include extensive vegetation/ landscaping or any plumbing
facilities that would require a permanent increase in water demand.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(e) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project would increase wastewater
generation to such a degree that the capacity of facilities currently serving the project
site would be exceeded.
The proposed project involves improvements to existing transportation
infrastructure in highly developed part of the City. As such, the proposed street
improvements would not generate wastewater requiring treatment at any
wastewater treatment facilities. Street runoff is discharged into an underground
storm drainage system, which does not provide water filtration. Therefore, no
impact would occur.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(f) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project were to increase solid waste
generation to a degree that existing and projected landfill capacities would be
insufficient to accommodate the additional solid waste.
The completed street improvements would not produce any solid waste.
Construction activities may generate minor amounts of solid waste (concrete,
asphalt, etc.), but these small amounts would be recycled or disposed of in existing
landfills. No unique landfill disposal methods would be required. The small amount
of solid waste could be accommodated by existing landfill capacity. No long-term
generation of solid waste would result from the project.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(g) A significant impact may occur if the proposed project generates solid waste that is
not disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations.
Improvements to existing transportation infrastructure would not involve
construction of habitable structures, an increase in residents in the City of Lodi, or an
intensification of land use that could increase demand for solid waste disposal
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facilities. No long-term generation of solid waste would result from the project.
Contractors are obligated under the terms of their licensing to comply with all
applicable laws and regulations, including those concerning construction waste
disposal. Routine observations by the City's Public Works Inspector will ensure that
this project's solid wastes from construction activities are properly disposed of. The
completed project would not produce any permanent solid waste stream.
Significance Determination: No impact would occur
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
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potentially Less Than Less -Than -
Issues Significant Significant With Significant No
Mitigation Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
4.18 MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a. Does the Project have the potential to degrade ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b. Does the Project have impacts that are ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a Project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past Projects, the effects of
other current Projects, and the effects of
probable future Projects)?
C. Does the Project have environmental effects ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
(a) Does the Project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
Less than Significant. As documented in this Initial Study, the project will not
substantially impact any scenic vistas, scenic resources, or the visual character of
the area, as discussed in Section 4.1, and will not result in excessive light or glare.
As noted in the responses to Section 4.3, construction phase emissions of air
pollutants would be well below the significance thresholds identified by the San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The project would have negligible
and possibly positive effects on vehicular emissions. As described in Section 3.4, the
proposed project would not directly affect any sensitive habitat or wildlife
populations. No sensitive habitats are located within the project limits. There are no
listed historical structures or known archeological or paleontological resources
within the project limits. The project does not involve any operational component
or construction impacts that could substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, as discussed throughout this analysis.
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The potential for discovery of or disturbance of historical, archaeological, or
paleontological resources, or human remains, is not anticipated. Should such
discovery occur, City policy would be followed and appropriate measures
implemented to ensure a less than significant impact to these resources; therefore,
the project would not be expected to significantly degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat or population of any plant or wildlife
species, or eliminate important examples of California history or prehistory.
1. Contractors and construction personnel involved in any form of ground
disturbance (i.e., trenching, grading, etc.) shall be advised of the possibility of
encountering subsurface cultural resources or human remains. If such
resources are encountered or suspected, work within 100 feet of the discovery
shall be halted immediately and the City of Lodi Planning Department shall be
notified. In accordance to CCR Section 15064 (f) and PRC Section 21083.2(i), a
qualified professional archaeologist shall be consulted, who shall assess any
discoveries and develop appropriate management recommendations for
treatment of the resource. If bone is encountered and appears to be human,
California Law requires that potentially destructive construction work is halted
and the San Joaquin County Coroner is contacted. If the coroner determines the
human remains are of Native American origin, the coroner must contact the
Native American Heritage Commission. The Native American Heritage
Commission will attempt to identify the most likely descendant(s), and
recommendations will be developed for the proper treatment and disposition
of the remains in accordance with CCR Section 15064.5(e) and PRC Section
5097.98. A note to this effect shall be included on all construction plans and
specifications.
Significance Determination: Less than significant impact
Mitigation Measures: Mitigation measures are not required
Significance After Mitigation: No impact
(b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future
proj ects.
Less than Significant. CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(i) states that a Lead Agency
shall consider whether the cumulative impact of a project is significant and whether
the effects of the project are cumulatively considerable. The assessment of the
significance of the cumulative effects of a project must, therefore, be conducted in
connection with the effects of past projects, other current projects, and probable
future projects.
Cumulative impacts occur as a result of combined impacts of two or more projects
within the same impact area, including the effects of past, present, and reasonably
foreseeable future projects, which individually do not cause significant
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environmental impacts, but could cause a significant impact when considered
together.
There are no known planned or entitled cumulative projects except within the
proposed project limits. No private or public development projects are planned
within the vicinity of the proposed project limits in the same time frame or just
before or after the street improvements are scheduled. Estimated construction
emissions of criteria air pollutants would be below the San Joaquin Valley Air
Pollution Control District's significance thresholds that apply to cumulative impacts
as well as project -level impacts. The project will not result in cumulatively
considerable emissions of greenhouse gas emissions.
The proposed road widening and intersection improvements do not propose any
new uses or improvements in any area not previously disturbed and developed. The
project would not result in substantial population growth within the City, either
directly or indirectly; the project would not include any new component that could
contribute to any long-term cumulative impact. This project would upgrade a
segment of Hutchins Street, resulting in temporary disruption of the street during
construction. Construction is expected to last 3 months and be completed prior to the
end of this year. As described in the above sections, the proposed project would not
result in impacts that are either individually significant or cumulatively
considerable.
(c) Does the Project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
The proposed project would not cause any significant environmental impacts, either
short term or long term. The project is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and
provide standard road widths within an established community. The proposed
project would not result in any adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly. Implementation of project design features, existing regulations and/or
mitigation measures related to construction emissions, construction noise,
construction erosion, water quality, hazards and hazardous materials, impacts
would be less than significant.
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5.0 REFERENCES
Documents Referenced
• Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (http:
www.consrv.ca. og v/dmg/shezp/maps/mora4.htm).
• California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, as amended.
• City of Lode General Plan 2010.
• City of Lodi General Plan Environmental Impact Report 2009 (SCH#2009022075)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map, Map Panel
Number 06077C0169F, Effective Date October 16, 2009.
• Guide For Assessing And Mitigating Air Quality Impacts., Prepared by San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control Distrct.
• State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection.
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Accessed at www.consrv.ca.gov/dlrp
• State of California, Health and Human Safety Code, Section 7050.5.
• State of California, Public Resources Code, Section 5097.5.
• United States, Department of the Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service. National Wetlands
Inventory. Wetlands Mapper, Accessed March 28, 2011. Available online at
http: / /www.fws.gov/wetlands/ data/Mapper.html
• United States, Department of the Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service. The National Map
(created and maintained by U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey).
• United States, Environmental Protection Agency, EnviroMapper for Superfund. Available
online at http://www.epa.gov/enviro/sf/.
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Section 6
VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project
September 19,2011
City of Lodi,
California
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I.
II.
PURPOSE OF STUDY
The purpose of this study is to assess the visual impacts of the proposed project and to
propose measures to mitigate any adverse visual impacts associated with the construction of
the Hutchins Street Improvements on the surrounding visual environment.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project proposes to reconstruct a 0.3 -mile -long section of Hutchins Street from Lodi
Avenue to Pine Street. Hutchins Street within project limits is a two-lane street in the
central part of the City, and it passes by the City's Hutchins Street Square community
center. Hutchins Street is narrow in places and has abrupt pavement transitions; furthermore,
the existing pavement has extensive cracks and is past its service life.
Improvements would occur within existing right-of-ways with existing curb, gutter and
sidewalk with the exception of minor street widening at the east end of the project. There
will some minor work at some intersections including bulb outs and corner cutoffs to
accommodate handicapped accessible ramps and to improve pedestrian safety.
Implementation of the project will assist traffic flow by improving pavement surface and
installing pedestrian.
The overall purpose of the proposed project is to repair areas of failed or damaged
pavement, to extend the service life of Hutchins Street, and to add safety elements that
would benefit both motorists and pedestrians. All construction work will be done on paved
and previously -disturbed areas within existing City right of way. There will be no change in
property access when the project is completed.
Several existing street trees will need to be removed to accommodate the proposed
improvements. These include (7) large Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) that provide a
degree visual character and continuity to the street. In addition, (10) Pistache Trees
(Pistachia chinensis) are to be removed, however all but two of which are newly planted.
Finally (2) Crape Myrtles (Lagerstroemia indica), (1) Fan Plain (Washingtonia fililfera) and
(1) Alder (Alnus cordata) are to be removed, although these are young, or insignificant
species.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
The visual assessment begins with an analysis of the existing landscape. This analysis
establishes a frame of reference for the comparison of the visual effects of the proposed
project and with the determination of the significance of the effects. Visual character,
including the visual attributes of form, line, color and texture to derive visual patterns, such
as dominance, scale, diversity and continuity will be assessed. In addition. the components
of the regional landscape that set it apart from other regional landscapes include landform,
land cover, water, vegetation and the man-made environment are assessed. The process
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used in this visual impact study generally follows the guidelines outlined in the publication
"Visual Impact Assessment for Highway Projects", Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), March 1981.
Following the assessment of the existing landscape conditions, there is an analysis of the
project's proposed post construction landscape. The analysis will assess the post
construction landscape in the same process that the existing landscape is analyzed. From
this, a qualitative coinparison between pre and post construction can be made. Due to the
small scale of the project and homogenous setting of the site, there is one vieweshed and
one view point for the entire project.
A. VISUAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE PROJECT
1. Project Setting
The regional landscape establishes the general visual environment of the project, but
the specific visual environment upon which this assessment will focus is determined
by defining landscape units and the project viewshed.
2. Landscape Units
A landscape unit is a portion of the regional landscape and can be thought of as an
outdoor room that exhibits a distinct visual character. A landscape unit will often
correspond to a place or district that is commonly known among local viewers.
3. Project Viewshed
A viewshed is a subset of a landscape unit and is comprised of all the surface areas
visible from an observer's viewpoint. The limits of a viewshed are defined as the
visual limits of the views located from the proposed project. The viewshed also
includes the locations of viewers likely to be affected by visual changes brought
about by project features.
B. EXISTING VISUAL RESOURCES AND VIEWER RESPONSE
FHWA Method of Visual Resource Analysis
PhysicaVVisual Character — Visual character is descriptive and non -evaluative which
means it is based on defined attributes that are neither good nor bad in themselves. A
change in visual character cannot be described as having good or bad attributes until it
is compared with the viewer response to that change. If there is public preference for
the established visual character of a regional landscape and a resistance to a project
that would contrast that character, then changes in the visual character can be
evaluated. The four criteria for evaluating visual quality can be defined as follows:
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Landform - The topographical features of the project area and the uniqueness of
the form, pattern and edge identification.
Vegetation - The type and magnitude ofvegetative cover within the project area.
Water - The resources in the project area, whether this resources are affected
directly, indirectly or not at all by the proposed project.
Color - The elements of visual pattern on the surrounding project element of soil,
vegetation and landforms.
Perceptual Quality — Visual quality is evaluated by identifying the vividness,
intactness and unity present in the viewshed. The FHWA states that this method should
correlate with public judgments of visual quality well enough to predict those
judgments. This approach is particularly useful in highway planning because it does
not presume that a highway project is necessarily an eyesore. This approach to
evaluating visual quality can also help identify specific methods for mitigating specific
adverse impacts that may occur as a result of a project. The three criteria for evaluating
visual quality can be defined as follows:
Vividness is the visual power or memorability of landscape components as they
combine in distinctive visual patterns.
Intactness is the visual integrity of the natural and man -built landscape and its
fi•eedom from encroaching elements. It can be present in well -kept urban and rural
landscapes, as well as in natural settings.
Unity is the visual coherence and compositional harmony of the landscape
considered as a whole. It frequently attests to the careful design of individual
components in the landscape.
2. Methods of Predicting Viewer Response
Viewer response is composed of two elements: viewer sensitivity and viewer
exposure. These elements combine to form a method of predicting how the public
might react to visual changes brought about by a highway project.
Viewer Sensitivity is defined both as the viewers' concern for scenic quality and the
viewers' response to change in the visual resources that make up the view. Local
values and goals may confer visual significance on landscape components and areas
that would otherwise appear unexceptional in a visual resource analysis. Even when
the existing appearance of a project site is uninspiring, a community may still object to
projects that fall short of its visual goals. Analysts can learn about these special
resources and community aspirations for visual quality through citizen participation
procedures, as well as from local publications and planning documents.
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Viewer Exposure is typically assessed by measuring the number of viewers exposed
to the resource change, type of viewer activity, the duration of their view, the speed at
which the viewer moves, and the position of the viewer. High viewer exposure
heightens the importance of early consideration of design, art, and architecture and
their roles in managing the visual resource effects of aproject.
C. VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Method of Assessing Project Impacts
The visual impacts of project alternatives are determined by assessing the visual
resource change due to the project and predicting viewer response to that change.
Visual resource change is the sum of the change in visual character and change in
visual quality. The first step in determining visual resource change is to assess the
compatibility of the proposed project with the visual character of the existing
landscape. The second step is to compare the visual quality of the existing resources
with projected visual quality after the project is constructed. The viewer response to
project changes is the sum of viewer exposure and viewer sensitivity to the project as
determined in the preceding section. The resulting level of visual impact is determined
by combining the severity of resource change with the degree to which people are
likely to oppose the change.
2. Definition of Visual Impact Levels
Low - Minor adverse change to the existing visual resource, with low viewer response
to change in the visual environment. May or may not require mitigation.
Moderate - Moderate adverse change to the visual resource with moderate viewer
response. Impact can be mitigated within five years using conventional practices.
Moderately High - Moderate adverse visual resource change with high viewer
response or high adverse visual resource change with moderate viewer response.
Extraordinary mitigation practices may be required. Landscape treatment required will
generally take longer than five years to mitigate.
High - A high level of adverse change to the resource or a high level of viewer
response to visual change such that architectural design and landscape treatment
cannot mitigate the impacts. Viewer response level is high. An alternative project
design may be required to avoid highly adverse impacts.
Analysis of Key Views
Because it is not feasible to analyze all the views in which the proposed project would
be seen, it is necessary to select a number of key viewpoints that would most clearly
display the visual effects of the project. Key views also represent the primary viewer
groups that would potentially be affected by the project.
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IV. VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The evaluation of each view, a total of one for this project, is consistent with FHWA
guidelines and tables. The view is first assessed by the existing visual quality prior to
construction. This assessment uses a perceptual quality factor table, a physical quality
factor table, and a sensitivity to change table. Then the evaluation assesses the
proposed post construction impacts at each view. The final determination is made by
comparison of the existing and post construction visual analysis evaluation tables. The
evaluation tables are shown at the end of this document and include both existing and
post construction impact levels for quick reference. Finally, the assessment contains a
summary review of the findings and mitigation recommendations for the entire
project.
A. Assessment #1- Residential Zone View Analysis. Refer to Exhibits `A' and `B' for
analysis map and images.
Existing Conditions- Hutchins Street is a one lane (each direction) largely residential
street that includes a high school and several small businesses. Primary viewer groups
include area Residents and Community Center Visitors and Staff. The posted speed
limit for Hutchins Street is 30 m.p.h. The tree canopy over the street is very
inconsistent, beginning with closely spaced Sycamore trees along the north block, then
transitioning to prominently Pistache trees along the middle two blocks and finally
thinning to relatively no tree canopy along the south block. Random placement of
(10) large Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) along the street provide a degree visual
character and continuity.
Existing Perceptual Quality Factors- The evaluation of the existing conditions show
Moderate vividness, intactness and unity. As Hutchins is an older residential street
that has seen incremental change and construction improvements over the years, much
of the original unity and continuity of the street no longer exists, however remaining
pieces somewhat provide a perceivable pattern. Key to the coherency of the tree
canopy is the continuous plantings of Sycamore and Pistache trees punctuated by
random plantings of mature date palms.
Existing Physical/Visual Quality Factors- The existing site is flat, containing no
land forms or water. Vegetation is moderately diverse stemming from diverse tree
and shrub & groundcover types. Color is also moderate as the moderately diverse
vegetation, provides diverse color of landscape.
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Existing Sensitivity to Change Factors- Form, line and intactness are Moderate to
Low as this is an urban grid patterned residential street. Color contrast and texture are
also moderate to low as there are perceivable patterns in color and form and texture.
Post Construction Conditions- See Exhibit `A' for graphic of project improvements.
The project proposes to widen the east side of Hutchins Street between West Oak and
West Lodi Streets to provide additional on -street parking as well as continuity of width
with the southern length of Hutchins Street. Similarly, the west side of Hutchins
Street between West Walnut and West Lodi streets will be widened. This widening
will require the removal of several existing street trees. These include (7) large Date
Palms (Phoenix canariensis) that provide a degree visual character and continuity to
the street. In addition, (10) Pistache Trees (Pistachia chinensis) are to be removed,
however all but two of which are newly planted. Finally (2) Crape Myrtles
(Lagerstroemia indica), (1) Fan Palm (Washingtonia fililfera) and (1) Alder (Alnus
cordata) are to be removed, although these are young, or insignificant species.
Conclusion- In comparing the existing and proposed view evaluations, the project
will have minor visual impact on the effect on the landscape. The primary visual
impact comes from the removal of (7) large date palms with do provide a degree visual
character and continuity to the street. Below are the the evaluation tables with both
existing and proposed view evaluations.
PERCEPTUAL QUALITY FACTORS
High Quality
Moderate
Low Quality
Existing
Proposed
Quality
View
View
Evaluation
Evaluation
Vividness
Highly memorable.
Somewhat
Not memorable.
Moderate
Moderate/
Elements combine is
inemorable.
Elements appear
Low
strong visual patterns.
Elements form
random with no
perceivable pattern
perceivable pattern.
Presence of distinct
focal points
Intactness
High integrity of
Moderate integrity
Low integrity of
Moderate
Moderate
visual pattern. The
of visual pattern.
visual pattern.
extent to which the
Visual elements
Encroaching visual
landscape is free from
begin to encroach
elements create an
visual encroachments.
into the landscape.
eyesore to viewers.
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Unity
High degree of visual
Moderate degree of
Low degree of visual
Moderate
Moderate
Proposed
unity. Visual elements
visual unity. Some
unity. Visual
View
View
of the landscape join
relationship
elements do not form
Evaluation
evaluation
to form a coherent
between visual
a coherent pattern.
Few or no
Low
Low
visual pattern.
elements.
The landscape
interesting
creating striking
appears disjointed.
landscape features.
PHYSICAL/ VISUAL QUALITY FACTORS
High Quality
Moderate Quality
Low Quality
Existing
Proposed
View
View
Evaluation
evaluation
Landform
Detail features
Detail features are
Few or no
Low
Low
dominant, striking
interesting, though
interesting
creating striking
not dominant or
landscape features.
visual interest.
striking.
Vegetation
Many vegetation types
Diverse vegetation
Few vegetation types
Moderate
Moderate
(>5) expressed by
types (3-5), but only
(<3).
different forms textures
one or two major
and patterns.
types
Water
Clear and clean,
Flowing or still, but
Absent, or present but
Low
Low
appearing still or
not dominant in the
not noticeable.
cascading white water,
landscape.
any of which are a
dominant feature in the
landscape.
Color
Numerous (>5) colors
Some colors (3-5)
Few co.lor variations
Moderate
Moderate
in the rock, soil,
but not a dominant
(<3) with generally
vegetation or water.
element.
muted tones.
Quadriga Landscape Architecture
and Planning, Inc.
Visual Impact Assessment
Hutchins St. Reconstruction Project
SENSITIVITY TO CHANGE FACTORS
High Quality
Moderate Quality
Low Quality
Existing
Proposed
View
View
Evaluation
evaluation
Form
Single dominant
Many similar
Many different
Moderate/
Moderate/
form.
forms.
forms.
Low
Low
Line
Curvilinear.
Naturally geometric.
Man-made geometric.
Low
Low
Color
Dominant Mono -color.
Consistent variety of
Overwhelming variety
Moderate/
Moderate/
Contrast
color contrast.
of color contrast.
Low
Low
Texture
Dominant Mono-
Consistent variety of
Overwhelming variety
Moderate/
Moderate/
texture.
textures creating a
of textures in a chaotic
Low,
Low
perceivable pattern.
pattern.
Intactness Natural
Disturbed
Scarred
Moderate
Moderate
V. PROPOSED VISUAL MITIGATION
Caltrans and the FHWA mandate that a qualitative/aesthetic approach be taken to
mitigate for visual quality loss in the project area. This approach fulfills the letter and the
spirit of FHWA requirements because it addresses the actual cumulative loss of visual
quality that will occur in the project viewshed when the project is implemented. It also
constitutes mitigation that can more readily generate public acceptance of the project.
The following proposed mitigation recommendations are intended to reduce visual
impacts from the Hutchins Street reconstruction project to a less than significant level:
Plant box sized replacement trees of similar species and number to the character trees
removed within or directly adjacent to the project boundary. Character trees are
defined as the (7) large Date Palms that are proposed to be removed. Replacement
trees may be planted in any combination of the following proposed areas within or
directly adjacent to the project boundary:
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and Planning, Inc. 9 Hutchins St. Reconstruction Project
• Within existing separated sidewalk planting strips
• Behind existing or newly created sidewalks
• Within newly created street bulb -outs
VI. REFERENCES
U. S.D. O. T., Federal Highway Administration, Office of Environmental Policy, Visual
Impact Assessment for Hi2hway Projects, U. S. Department of Transportation
Washington D. C. March 1981.
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and Planning, Inc. 10 Hutchins St. Reconstruction Project
EXHIBIT `A'
Curb and sidewalk
proposed to be replaced in
existing location. No
change in west side street
width. No Street Trees to
be removed.
Pedestrian bulb -outs
proposed at street corners.
No change is west side
streetwidth. No Street
Trees to be removed.
Pedestrian bulb -outs
proposed at street comers.
West side of street is
proposed to be widened to
match existing width of
street south of project
boundary. (1) large Date
Palm and (2) small Crape
Myrtle trees are proposed
to be removed.
Curb and sidewalk proposed to
be replaced in existing location.
No change in east side street
width. No Street Trees to be
removed.
Pedestrian bulb -outs proposed
at street comers. East side of
street is proposed to be widened
to accommodate 45 degree
parking stalls to match
condition on west side of street.
(3) large Date Palms and (2)
medium Chinese Pistache trees
are proposed to be removed.
Pedestrian bulb -outs proposed
at street corners. East side of
street is proposed to be widened
to accommodate 45 degree
parking stalls to match
condition on west side of street.
(1) large Date Palm and (3)
newly planted Chinese Pistache
trees are proposed to be
removed.
Pedestrian bulb -outs proposed
at street comers. East side of
street is proposed to be widened
to accommodate 45 degree
parking stalls to match
condition on west side of street.
(2) large Date Palms and (5)
newly planted Chinese Pistache
trees are proposed to be
removed.
Pedestrian bulb -outs proposed
at street corners. East side of
street is proposed to be widened
to match existing width of street
south ofproject boundary. (1)
small fan Palm and (1) medium
Alder tree are proposed to be
removed.
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and Planning, Inc. 11 Hutchins St. Reconstruction Project
EXHIBIT `B'
Key View # 1 before proposed removal of street trees identified in
Exhibit'A'.
Key View #I after proposed removal of street trees identified in
Exhibit `A'.
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and Planning, Inc. 12 Hutchins St. Reconstruction Project
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SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION
CERTIFYING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS
ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE HUTCHINS
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
PUBLISH DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 10,2012
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NIFER ROBISON, CMC
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
RANDI JOHL, CITY CLERK
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AS ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT FOR THE HUTCHINS STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
On Thursday, March 8, 2012, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
Notice of Public Hearing to consider adopting resolution certifying Mitigated Negative
Declaration as adequate environmental document for the Hutchins Street
Reconstruction Project (attached and marked as Exhibit A) was posted at the following
locations:
Lodi Public Library
Lodi City Clerks Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
declare under penalty of perjurythat the foregoing is true and correct.
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DECLARATION OF MAILING
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION CERTIFYING MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATIONAS ADEQUATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE
HUTCHINS STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
On Thursday, March 8, 2012, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited in
the United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereon, containing Notice of
Public Hearing to consider adopting resolution certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration as
adequate environmental document for the Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project, attached
hereto marked Exhibit A. The mailing list for said matter is attached hereto, marked Exhibit B.
There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi, California, and the
places to which said envelopes were addressed.
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Executed on March 8, 2012, at Lodi, California.
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CITY CLERK, CITY OF LODI
MARIA BECERRA
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
' CITY OF LODI
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: March 21,2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Rand! Johl,
City Clerk
Telephone: (209)333-6702
NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
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NOTICE S HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at the hour of
7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will
conduct a public hearing at the Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to consider
the following matter:
a) Resolution certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration as adequate
environmental document for the Hutchins Street Reconstruction Project.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the Public Works Department,
221 West Pine Street, Lodi, (209) 333-6706. All interested persons are invited to
present their views and comments on this matter. Written statements may be filed with
the City Clerk, City Hall, 221 West Pine Street, 2nd Floor, Lodi, 95240, at any time prior
to the hearing scheduled herein, and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
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, at or prior to
the close of the public hearing.
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SAMUEL JETAL
03720603
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BANNISTER,
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& MIC
03720701
NEFF, ERIC W &
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ANDREA TR
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03720702
BAUER ANN A
508W PINE ST
03720703
SIEGLOCK,
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PALMA TR
03720704
BLOMGREN,
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03720719
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JEFFERY & JULIE
ST
03721015
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1811 GRAND
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03728002
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03728003
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421 W PINE ST
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417 W PINE ST
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DANINE TR
03728006
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03728026
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12 S HUTCHINS
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& KHARIS E
ST
03728031
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8 S HUTCHINS ST
LODI CA 95240
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420W PINE ST
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401 W OAK ST
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401 W OAK ST
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03729021
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LODI CA 95240
402 W OAK ST
M TR
03729022
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308 CHESTNUT
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406 W OAK ST
LTR
ST
03729023
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410 W OAK ST
LODI CA 95240
410 W OAK ST
I& ROBIN W TR
03729024
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414 W OAK ST
LODI CA 95240
414 W OAK ST
DAVI D
03729025
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709 S CRESCENT
LODI CA 95240
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RUBY TR
03729026
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907 TARA PL
LODI CA 95240
428 W OAK ST
WILLIAM F TR
03729036
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401 W WALNUT
LODI CA 95240
401 WWALNUTST
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1707 W ELM ST
LODI CA 95242
405 W WALNUT ST
CLAYTON R TR
33729038
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907 TARA PL
LODI CA 95240
409 W WALNUT ST
WILLIAM F TR
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03729043 CHIURAZZI,
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425 W WALNUT ST
412 W WALNUT ST
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404 W WALNUT ST
402 W WALNUT ST
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225 S LEE AVE
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245 S LEE AVE
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228 S HUTCHINSST
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419 W LODI AVE
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ST
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ST
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ST
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AVE
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STOCKTON CA 95207
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225 S LEE AVE
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218 S HUTCHINSST
200 S HUTCHINSST
204 S HUTCHINSST
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ST
204 S CALIFORNIA
ST
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212 S CALIFORNIA
ST
KATHRYN M TR
ST
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241 S HUTCHINSST
MICHAEL
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T & SARAH
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LODI CA 95240
207S HUTCHINSST
GERALD D &
ST
SUSAN TR
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201 S HUTCHINS
LODI CA 95240
201 S HUTCHINSST
ST
03731045
MEL BOKIDES
PO BOX 7747
STOCKTON CA 95267
501 W LODI AVE
PETROLEUM INC
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707 BRISTOL AVE
STOCKTON CA 95204
515 W LODI AVE
NANCY H TR
ETAL
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410 W LODI AVE
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LAND CO
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