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HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-49 - Addendum to EIR 1033-S, Amended Findings for Victoria Street Widening,231 RESOLUTION N0. 90-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFOIZ7IA, CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1033 AS REMISED BY FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRDRIENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1033-S AND ADDENDUM TO FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 1033-S, AND ADOPTING AMENDED FINDINGS FOR THE VICTORIA STREET WIDENING PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City Council certified Final Environmental Impact Report No. 1033 on July 7, 1987; and WHEREAS, at its meeting on November 23, 1987, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 87-109 certifying Final Environmental ]impact Report No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 1033-S; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 1987, the City Council by Resolution 87-109 adopted the Statement of Facts and Statement of Overridirrj Considerations as required by Sections 15091 and 15093 of the Guidelines under the Cali- fornia Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, on November 23, 1987, the City Council by Resoluticn No. 87-109 adopted the Ccmposite Alternatives as modified by Alternatives A, C, E, G, and H as the aligmmnt for the widening of Victoria Street from Harbor Boulevard to Canyon Dive; and WHEREAS, the City Council and the Transportation ComBmissien recom- mended minor revisions to the Composite Alternative which do not create any new significant environmental impacts not covered by Final Environ- mental Impact Report No. 1033-S; and WHF,'REAS, public hearings were duly held by the Transportation Commis- sion on May 30, 1990, and by the City Council on June 4, 1990, in accord- ance with California Government Code Section 65355, all persons having been given the opportunity to be heard both for and against Resolution No. 90-49; and WHERF-AS, the City of Costa Mesa has prepared an Addendum to Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 1033-S which makes only minor technical changes or additions to Final Fnvironr:ental impact Report No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental Environmental Impact ("EIR") No. 1033-S in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CDQA`'°) and California CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemeintal EIR No. 1033-S and Addendum to Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-S in making its decision on proposed Resolution No. 90-49; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to revise the Composite Alternative as indicated by the Addendum to Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-S as the alignment for the widening of Victoria Street from Harbor Boulevard to Canyon Dive; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that: 1. The amended Statement of Facts, Statement of Overriding Conditions, and Conditions of Apprr_val/Invontory of Mitigation Measures, attached here- to as Attachments "A", "B", and "C" and incorporated herein by this refer- ence, are hereby approved and adapted (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Statement of Facts."). 2. The City Council makes the fir,4J:.ncgs contained in the Statement of Facts with respect to s Inificant impacts identified in Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-S and 'addendum tcY3ether with the finding that each fact in support of the findings is true and is based upon substantial evidence in the record, including Final EIR No. 1033 and Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-S and Addendtnn. r l.� 3. The City Council finds that Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1.033-5 and Pudendum has identified all significant environmental effects of the project and that there are no known potential environmental impacts not addressed in Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum. 4. The City Council finds that all significant effects of the project are set forth in the Statement of Facts. 5. The City Council finds that although Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum identifies certain signi- ficant effects that can feasibly be avoided or mitigated will be avoided or mitigated by the imposition of conditions for widening of victoria Street and by the imposition of mitigation measures as set forth in the Statement of Facts, and Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-S and Addendum. 6. The City Council finds that any remaining significant effects on the environment found, to be unavoidable by Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental. EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum are acceptable due to the overriding considerations set forth in the Statement of Facts, and Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-S and Addendum, and Resolution 87-109. 7. The City Council finds that Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum has described all reasonable alternatives to the project that could feasibly obtain the basic objectives of the project even when those alternatives might impede the attainment of project objectives and might be more costly. Further, the City Ccuncil finds that a good faith effort was made to incorporate alternatives in the preparation of the Draft EIRs, and all reasonable alternatives were consid- ered in the review process of Final EIR No. 1033, Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum, and ultimate decisions on the project. 8. The City Council finds that the project should be approved, and that any alternative to this action should not be approved for the project based on the information contained in Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum, and the data contained in the Statement of Facts, and for reasons stated in the public record. 9. The City Council finds that a good faith effort has been made to seek out and incorporate all prints of view in the pr-eparatica of the Draft and Final EIRs as indicated in the public record on the project, including Final EIR No. 1033 and Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033-5 and Addendum. 10. The City Council f inds that during the public hear•iiV process for the project, the Planning Ccmission, the Transportation Ca mission, and the environmental document evaluated alternative alignments and various initigat on measures, and that the project, as approved by this :LesoluticTn, is included within that raix3e of alternatives. Therefore, the City Council finds that it is not necessary to refer the EIRs back to the Planning Camnission for report, and recannendation. The City Council has considered the reccomendation of the Planning Camnission and Transportation Commission in its decision on the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa that the Composite Alignment for the widening of Victoria Street as des- cribed in the text and maps of Final EIR No. 1033 as revised by Final Supplemental EIR No. 1033,5 and Addendum to Final Sb, plemental EIR No. 1033-5 be certified as adequate. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 4th day of June, 1990. 0 Mayor of the CY#M of Costa Mesa ATTEST: p ity Clerk of the City of Costa sa STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, EILEEN P. PHINNEY, City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and fore- going Resolution No. 90-49 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at an adjourned regular meeting thereof, held on the 4th day of June, 1990. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 5th day of June, 1990. Ci y Clerk and ex�fficio Clerk of e City Council of the City of Costa Mfsa rr��iv . ;Ork STATEMENT OF FACTS SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT, FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO SAID EFFECTS, .AND STATEMENT OF FACTS IN SUPPORT THEREOF, ALL WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED COMPOSITE ALTERNATIVE AS MODIFIED BY THE ADDENDUM TO FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL EIR 1033-S FOR THE WIDENING OF VICTORIA STREET BETWEEN HARBOR BOULEVARD AND CANYON DRIVE IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA. BACKGROUND State CEQA Guidelines (Guidelines) promulgated pursuant to the California Environ- mental Quality Act (CEQA) provide in part: "No public agency shall approve or cavy out a project for which an EIR has been completed which identifies one or more significant effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding." The City of Costa Mesa proposes to widen Victoria Street between Harbor Boulevard and Canyon Drive in order to eliminate current capacity problems and to accommodate future traffic needs satisfactorily. Pursuant to CEQA and the Guidelines, the City of Costa Mesa certified Environmental Impact Report No. 1033 for Victoria Street Widening on July 7, 1987. The EIR identified certain significant environmental impacts associated with widening Victoria Street from Harbor Boulevard to Canyon Drive. The City Council also directed staff to prepare environmental documentation for a composite alternative with an alignment differing from those evaluated in EIR 1033. Consequently, Final Supplemental EIR 1033-S addressed changes in the proposed alignment of Victoria Street and was certified by the City on November 23, 1987. On November 23, 1987, City Council adopted findings, the Statement of Facts, the Statement of Overriding Considerations and mitigation measures for the project as required by CEQA and the Guidelines. In 1989, City Council recommended minor revisions to the project. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, the City prepared an Addendum to the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S to address minor revisions to the project including converting some residential streets to cul-de-sacs; reducing the width of the south side frontage road; signalizing National Avenue and removing the existing signal at Monrovia Avenue; and removing the on -street bike lanes west of Placentia Avenue and relocating them within the northside landscape buffer. Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 1 of 17 Based on the addendum to the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S, the City has prepared revised findings, the revised Statement of Facts, the revised Statement of Overriding Considerations and revised Conditions of Approval/Inventory of Mitigation Measures. The findings and statement of facts are set forth herein pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines. Conditions of Approval are provided in Attachment "C" and are based on mitigation measures in Final Supplemental EIR 1033-S, and the Addendum to Final Supplemental 1033-S. To ensure compliance with the mitigation measures as required by Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code, the Public Services Department shall be responsible for complying with the mitigation 'measures in m. accordance with the cities adopted mitigation monitoring prograThe Public Services Department shall manage this reporting and monitoring program. The program shall consist of a detailed written report outlining the method by which each applicable mitigation measure will be carried out, dates of completion and a list of the individuals responsible for monitoring the report. The following section summarizes findings and facts in support of findings for potential environmental impacts associated with the minor technical changes or additions to the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and discussed in the Addendum to Final Supplement ETR 1033-S. I EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE INSIGNIFICANT The Final EIR 1033 and Final Supplemental EIR 1033-S and Addendum to the Final Supplemental EIR 1033-5 have concluded that the Victoria Street Widening Project would not have any significant adverse impacts on: Schools (pages 10, 11, 15 - EIR 1033-S) Rental Housing (page 15 - ETR 1033-S) II EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE MITIGATED TO A LEVEL OF INSIGNIFICANCE LAND USE :1gniticant Impacts (a) Implementation of the proposed widening project will require the acquisition and clearing of property located within the planned right-of-way for Victoria Street. The revised project includes cul-de-sacs at several streets which intersect with Victoria Street, thus resulting in additional land acquisition. The creation of cul- de-sacs at these locations may also require acquisition of one residence at Miner Street, one residence at Wallace Avenue, and one residence at Raleigh Avenue North. 2 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 2 of 17 te5� (b) The project may impact an area of general archaeological interest north of Victoria Street between Canyon Drive and American Avenue. An identified site, CA -Ora -165 is located west of Canyon Drive. (c) Increased traffic volumes and increased traffic speed, along with the proposed configuration require clear identification of pedestrian crosswalks and school crossings for safe passage. (d) Public acquisition of approximately twelve acres of primarily residential land for public right-of-way will occur and the area is likely currently deficient in open space. However, with the required mitigation measures, these impacts will be reduced to a level of insignificance. ni (a) As to all of the above referenced impacts, changes, alterations and other measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which will mitigate these impacts to a level of insignificance or substantially lessen the impacts on the environment to less than significant levels. The above referenced impacts will be mitigated to a level of insignificance in that: 1. The City shall compensate all landowners for full or partial taking of land and improvements. 2 The City should reappraise all parcels subject to taking at their full market value. 3. A limited field survey of potential archaeological resources in the area north of Victoria Street between American Avenue and Canyon Drive should be completed prior toissuance of grading permits. All subsequent actions shall be defined in accordance with Appendix 1{, Archaeological lmp= of the CEQA Guidelines. 4. The final street design shall include appropriate crosswalks and school crossings with signage and signals in accordance with city standards. 5. City landscape plans for the right-of-way should provide attractive open space areas for public use. 6. The City should develop one or more public neighborhood or community parks, linear parks or pocket parks to increase open space in the neighborhood. 3 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 3 of 17 10 Facts in Support of Finding As detailed in Attachment "C" and in Final Supplemental EIR 1033-S and Addendum, land use impacts will be mitigated to the extent feasible. Land acquisition impacts will be mitigated through provision of compensation, at full market value, as determined through a property appraisal. In this regard, the four (4) additional properties will also receive compensation at full market value as determined by property appraisal. Potential archaeological impacts are mitigated by the completion of a limited field survey in the area north of Victoria Street between American Avenue and Canyon Drive prior to issuance of grading permits. If paleontological or archeological resources are identified, efforts to recover these resources will occur before grading is commenced. Safety impacts are mitigated by including in the design and construction of the project appropriate crosswalks and school crossings with signage and signals in accordance with city safety standards. Open space issues are mitigated through provision of landscape plans for the right-of-way to provide for attractive landscaped open space areas for public use. In this regard the cul -de -saes have enabled the City to create landscape plans to include several pocket park like areas adjacent to the roadway for public use. The City is formulating policies for one or more parks to increase open space in the neighborhood. To the extent the mitigation measures do not mitigate the land use impacts, specific reasons support the decision for the project as contained in Attachment "A". All significant environmental effects on land use that can feasibly be avoided have been reduced to a level of insignificance or substantially lessened by virtue of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033, the Final Supplemental EIR 1033-S and Addendum, and incorporated into the project as set forth above and in Attachment "C". POPULATION AND HOUSING Significant Impacts (a) The widening of Victoria Street is projected to displace 90-100 dwelling units and approximately 250 persons. The total number of dwelling units displaced by the project (71) and the four (4) dwelling units displaced by the cul-de-sacs do not increase the estimated number of displaced dwelling units identified in the Final EIR 1033, and Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum. (b) Displacement of residents may include a large percentage of low income households, presumably now occupying rental housing in units proposed for acquisition. However, with the required mitigation measures, these impacts will be reduced to a level of insignificance. Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 4 of 17 i�.$37 Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which will mitigate this impact to a level of insignificance in that: 1. The City should acquire properties impacted by the project at their fair market value based on a current appraisal. 2. The City should assist residents displaced by the project in locating suitable replacement housing and provide relocation payments to displaced residents. 3. Relocation or rental assistance for displaced residents should include special provisions for assisting low income households. Elkcls in Support of Finding As detailed in Attachment "C" and in the Final Supplement EIR 1033.5 and Addendum, the population and housing impacts will be mitigated to the extent feasible. The housing impacts will be mitigated through the provision of compensation, at full market value, as determined by a property appraisal. The population and housing impacts will be mitigated through the Gay's policy of providing relocation payments to displaced residents which include special provisions for assisting low income households. Thus, all significant environmental effects on population and housing have been reduced to a level of insignificance or substantially lessened by virtue of the mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033, the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, and incorporated into the project as set forth above and in Attachment "C". TRsNSPORTAT OLN/CIRCULATION Significant Imnacts (a) The project will result in temporary restricted access to individual properties during construction. (b) Lang -term effects of the proposed widening are primarily positive, as the project will improve levels of service along this roadway segment. However, the Brookhurst Street/Hamilton Avenue intersection is projected to operate at level of service E during the evening p.m. peak hour. (c) Traffic flow along the roadway segment is currently restricted by the two-lane street configuration and by vehicles entering or leaving the 111 driveways fronting Victoria Street. These impacts would increase in the future without the project. (d) If alternate parking areas are not available, some units may have short driveway aprons and inadequate parking when the project is implemented. S W- Abit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 5 of 17 (e) Implementation of the project will result in restricted access to individual properties during construction. ndin (a) As do all of the above referenced impacts the following, changes, alterations and other measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which will mitigate these impacts to a level of insignificance or substantially lessen the impacts an the environment to less than significant levels. 1. The cities of Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach should evaluate whether additional intersection improvements are feasible for the Brookhurst Street and Hamilton Avenue intersection to achieve an acceptable future level of service. 2. The Composite Alternative alignment retains the current alignment of Victoria Street between State Street and Placentia Avenue as a frontage road, greatly reducing the number of driveways fronting Victoria Street. Proposed acquisitions in other locations also reduce the total number of driveways with the project to approximately fifty. 3. A parking study should be completed to assure that all lots will have adequate parking available. 4. The City should acquire units where no parking area remains with implementation of the project, or where short driveway aprons prevent access to garages without an adequate turning area. 5. Access to private driveways should be maintained during construction where ever possible. Facts in Support of Finding As detailed in Attachment "C:" and in Final Supplement EER 1033-S, transportation and circulation impacts will be mitigated to the extent feasible. Revisions to the project subsequent to Supplement IEER 1033-S will have further beneficial impacts due to the addition of eight cul-de-sacs which will serve to reduce traffic on Victoria Street, and by relocating on -street bike lanes to the northside landscape buffer which will improve safety for bicyclists. The deletions as shown above will bring this document into conformance with The General Plan EIR in which indicates a level of service 'D" for the Harbor Boulevard/Victoria Street intersection with buildout in the year 2010. Therefore, there are no significant impacts at this intersection as was previously identified in Final Supplement EIR 1033-S. The cities of Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa will evaluate whether additional intersection improvements are feasible for the Brookhurst Street/Hamilton Avenue intersection. The city will acquire units where no parking area remains with implementation of the project, or where short driveway aprons prevent access to garages without an adequate turning area. The City will complete a parking 6 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 6 of 17 2 study to assure that all lots will have adequate parking available. Thus; all significant environmental effects on transportation and circulation that can feasibly be avoided have been reduced to a level of insignificance or substantially lessened by virtue of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033, the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, and incorporated into the project as set forth above and in Attachment "C". Significant Impacts (a) Implementation of the project will result in short-term air quality impacts related to fugitive dust from construction activities in a predominantly residential area and from vehicular emissions from construction equipment. (b) Long-term air quality impacts for the project are those associated with motor vehicles utilizing the improved roadway. If future vehicular emissions do not decrease, as now projected, the vehicular emissions at intersections would be higher with the project than existing emissions, but lower than future conditions without the project. Findin (a) As to all of the above referenced impacts the following, changes, alterations and other measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which will mitigate the impacts to a level of insignificance or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as outlined in Final Supplement OR 1033-S. Changes or alterations in vehicular emissions restrictions are within the respon- sibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the findings. 1. Compliance with South Coast Air Quality District Rule 403 (Fugitive Dust Emissions) is required to reduce construction generated dust. 2 All construction vehicles shall be equipped with proper emission control equipment. 3. Traffic signals along the segment should be synchronized to provide for an efficient, uniform flow of traffic and to avoid air pollutant emission increases associated with "stop -and -go" driving. Facts in Support of Finding As detailed in Attachment "C" and in Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, air 7 r..Nhibit for R solutiolt No. 90-49 Page 7 of 17 quality impacts will be mitigated to the extent feasible. The project is required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 (fugitive dust emissions) to reduce construction - generated dust and all construction vehicles will be equipped with proper emission control equipment. To facilitate traffic flow further, thereby reducing localized air pollutant emissions, traffic signalization systems should be synchronized with other traffic signals in the vicinity to reduce "stop and go" driving. Long-term air quality impacts will improve slightly as a result of project revisions outlined in the Addendum to Final Supplement EIR 1033-S which will improve traffic flow, reduce stopping, and reduce localized CO emissions. Vehicular emissions are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Hoard, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Thus, all significant environmental effects that can feasibly be avoided have been reduced to a level of insignificance or substantially lessened by virtue of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033, the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, and incorporated into the project as set forth above and in Attachment "C. ACOUSTICS Significant Impacts (a) The project will result in short-term construction -related noise increases. (b) Long-term noise level increases will be associated with future traffic volumes along the widened roadway. Although the roadway widening will accommodate projected traffic increases not directly related to the project, and will not, in itself, generate new traffic, the project will result in widening the CNEL noise zone (prior to mitigation) as a function of increased traffic volumes, changes in travel lane geometries and increased traffic speed. W Finding (a) As to all the above referenced impacts the following, changes, alterations and other measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which will mitigate these impacts to a level of insignificance or substantially lessen the impacts on the environment to less than significant levels. 1. Construction shall be limited to daytime hours and restricted on weekends. All construction vehicles shall be equipped with noise reduction mufflers. 2. The City should construct sound barriers along Victoria Street at continuous intervals whenever possible to attenuate potential noise increases due to future projected traffic. Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 8 of 17 '4� 3. Additional noise modeling should be completed concurrently with project design of sound walls for the project. Field noise monitoring to verify the effectiveness of intervening buildings as noise attentuators is recommended. 4. An Acoustical Insulation Program. which provides compensation for structural attenuation to interior levels within city noise limits of 45 dBA should be provided to property owners located in areas not attentuated by sound walls. Facts in Support of Finding As detailed in Attachment "C" and in Final Supplement EIR 1033-S, acoustic impacts will be mitigated to the extent feasible. In order to limit construction noise levels, construction hours will be limited to daytime hours and restricted on weekends and construction vehicles will be equipped with noise reduction mufflers. Long-term noise level increases will be mitigated in most locations by the construction of sound barriers. Final Supplement EIR 1033-S indicated that exterior noise levels would be mitigated to an acceptable level (below 65 dBA) in most locations with construction of sound barriers. Noise levels will be reduced further for residential areas due to the height of the sound walls having been raised from five feet to eight feet per Council direction of November 23, 1987. Areas not attenuated by sound walls may be mitigated by implementing an acoustic insulation program for residents adversely impacted by noise levels beyond 65 dBA. In addition, further noise modeling shall be completed concurrently with project design of sound walls and field noise monitoring will be completed to verify the effectiveness of intervening buildings as noise attenuators. Thus, all significant environmental effects that can feasibly be avoided have been reduced to a level of insignificance or substantially lessened by virtue of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033, the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, and incorporated into the project as set fortis above and in Attachment "C". LAND USE Impact Partial acquisition will result in the loss of land and site improvements which may be irreplaceable. Exhibit for ReSolutian No. 90-49 Page 9 of 17 1 III Significant Environmental Effect That Cannot Project is be Avoided Implemented if the LAND USE Impact Partial acquisition will result in the loss of land and site improvements which may be irreplaceable. Exhibit for ReSolutian No. 90-49 Page 9 of 17 1 Finding (a) Change, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which mitigate this significant impact in that: 1. The City shall compensate all landowners for partial taking of land and improvements. In limited instances, this compensation shall include severance compensation. (b) All significant environmental effects that can feasibly be avoided have been eliminated or substantially lessened by virtue of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033 and the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum and incorporated into the project as set forth above. (c) Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR 1033 and the Final Supplement ETR 1033-S and Addendum. Project alternatives were rejected as infeasible, based on economic, social and other considerations as set forth in the Statement of Facts, the Final EIR 1033, the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, and are summarized below: 1. The "no project" alterative was rejected because projected traffic volumes for General Plan buildout cannot be accommodated within the current roadway, existing and projected noise impacts would exceed city standards and increasing numbers of vehicles may use local residential streets as "bypass" routes because of congestion on Victoria Street. 2. Alternative B was rejected because the alternating lanes do not serve projected capacity needs for buildout of the General Plan, access restrictions and the lack of opportunities for mitigation of noise impacts. 3. Alternative D was rejected because the reordetvng of traffic improvements does not accommodate projected traffic demands for buildout of the General Plan. The impacts of partial mitigation would not be avoided in this alternative. 4. Alternative F was rejected because of the increased travel, access restrictions, lack of mitigation of noise impacts and traffic and land use impacts on other roadway segments. However, this alternative could avoid acquisition of additional right-of-way on Victoria Street. 5. Partial acquisitions would also occur if any of the three alignments evaluated in EIR 1033 were selected. The primary reason for rejecting these alternatives is the lack of opportunities for mitigation of noise impacts and the large number of driveways fronting Victoria Street. Two of the 10 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 10 of 17 ,4Ael AI three alignments evaluated in EIR 1033 likely result in more partial acquisitions than the Composite Alternative because of a symmetrical alignment. (d) The remaining, unavoidable significant effect is acceptable when compared to and balanced against facts set forth above and in the Statement of Overriding Considerations. Impact Some units fronting Victoria Street and some units fronting streets intersecting with Victoria Street currently experience noise levels beyond 65 CNEL in exterior residential areas and are projected to continue being exposed to noise levels beyond 65 CNEL in exterior areas with implementation of the project Or implementation of any of the project alternatives except Alternative F. Fintline (a) Changes, alterations, and other measures have been made in or incorporated into the project, or are otherwise being implemented, which mitigate this significant impact in that: 1. The City should construct sound barriers along Victoria Street at continuous intervals whenever possible to attenuate potentia( noise increases along the. segment. 2. An Acoustical Insulation Program should be offered to property owners adversely impacted by exterior noise levels beyond 65 CNEL in locations where sound walls are not proposed for the project. (b) All significant environmental effects that can feasibly be avoided have been eliminated or substantially lessened by virtue of mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR 1033 and the Final Supplement EIR 1033-5 and Addendum and incorporated into the project as set forth above. (c) Specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible the project alternatives Identified in the Final EIR 1033 and the Final Supplement EIR 1033-5 and Addendum. (d) Project alternatives were rejected as infeasible, based on economic, social, and other considerations as set forth in the Statement of Facts, Final Elft 1033 and Final Supplement EIR 1033•S and Addendum, and listed below: 11 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-19 Page 11 of 17 1. The "no project" alternative was rejected because projected traffic volumes for General Plan buildout cannot be accommodated within the current roadway, existing and projected noise impacts would exceed city standards - and increasing numbers of vehicles may use local residential streets as "bypass" routes because of congestion on Victoria Street. 2. Alternative B was rejected because the alternating lanes do not serve projected capacity needs for buildout of the General Plan, access restrictions and the lack of opportunities for mitigation of noise impacts. 3. Alternative D was rejected because the reordering of traffic improvements does not accommodate projected traffic demands for buildout of the General Plan The impacts of partial mitigation would not be avoided in this alternative. 4. Alternative F was rejected because of the increased travel, access restrictions, lack of mitigation of noise impacts and traffic and land use impacts on other roadway segments. However, this alternative could avoid acquisition of additional right-of-way on Victoria Street. 5. Alternative E, which was not rejected, proposes sound was on intersecting streets be implemented where feasible and agreeable to the adjacent property owner. As discussed in the Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, only nine locations appear feasible because of driveways or lack of distance between the street and the unit. Each potential location shall be considered on a case-by-case basis during the design process. 6. Alternatives A, C and E proposed additional sound walls at various locations and increase attenuation in those areas. However, some exterior residential areas may remain unattentuated with these alternatives. 7. Each of the three alignments evaluated in EIR 1033 would result in more exterior residential areas exposed to noise levels above 65 CNEL than the Composite Alternative, as modified by Resolution 87-106. (e) The remaining, unavoidable significant effect is acceptable when compared to and balanced against facts set forth above and in the Statement of Oveniding Considerations. Project Alternatives The "no project" and ten (10) additional project alternatives are evaluated in EIR 1033 as revised by Final Supplement EIR 1033-5 and Addendum. The alignment and street configuration proposed for the Composite Alternative, as modified by Resolution 87- 106 provides mitigation for potential environmental impacts identified in EIR 1033 by reducing the number of driveways fronting Victoria Street, by providing•a landscape buffer and by proposing construction of sound walls in several locations. The following 12 Exhibit for resolution No. 90--49 Page 12 of 17 y� v summary lists the alternatives to the Composite Alternative, as modified by Resolution 87-106 and reasons listed for rejection of the remaining alternatives not selected. TR 103 None of the alternatives was rejected. TR 1033-S and Addendum Alternative B: The existing travel lanes would be modified to allow two lanes eastbound in the morning and two lanes westbound in the evening. This alternative was rejected because of the access restrictions, lack of opportunities to mitigate noise impacts and its inability to serve projected traffic demands relative to the Composite Alternative. Alternative D: This alternative proposes a reordering of traffic projects, with the widening of Victoria occurring when others are complete. This alternative was rejected because projected traffic volumes cannot be accommodated and noise impacts are not mitigated unless the widening is completed. Alternative F. This alternative converts Victoria Street to a one-way eastbound operation with Wilson Street becoming one-way westbound and Canyon Drive a one- way southbound arterial. This alternative is rejected because of the access restriction, lack of opportunities for noise attenuation and increased vehicular travel relative to the Composite Alternative. No Project: This alternative does not accommodate project traffic, and results in increased noise and air quality imparts and increased traffic congestion along Victoria Street. This alternative was rejected. 13 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90--49 Page 13 of 17 • ATTACHMENT B TO RESOLUTION NO 90e4? STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS State EIR Guidelines (Guidelines) promulgated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provide in part: "(a) CEQA requires the decision -maker to balance the benefits of a proposed project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the project. Where agencies have taken action resulting in environmental damage without explaining the reasons which supported the decision, courts have invalidated the action." "(b) Where the decision of the public agency follows the occurrence of significant effects which are identified in the Final EIR but not mitigated, the agency must state in writing the reasons to support its action based on the Final EIR and/or other information records. This statement may be necessary if the agency also makes the finding under Section 15091 (a) (2) or (3)." "(c) If an agency makes a statement of overriding considerations, the statement should be included in the record of the project approval and should be mentioned in the Notices of Determinations." (Section 15094 of the Guidelines) The City Council having approved the "Composite Alternative" roadway design as recommended in Final Supplement EIR 1033-S as modified by Alternatives A, C, G, and H, proposes to adopt the roadway design as revised in the Addendum to Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and approve construction for the project area as indicated in the Composite Alternative revised design plans. Because these actions constitute a project under CEQA and the Guidelines, the Addendum to Final Supplement EIR 1033- S has been prepared by the City of Costa Mesa. The Final Supplement EIR 1033-S and Addendum, identify certain significant effects that will follow from this project even after incorporation of all feasible mitigation measures. These impacts include partial acquisition which will result in the loss of land and site improvements which may be irreplaceable and potential acoustic impacts for some units fronting streets which currency intersect Victoria Street which experience noise levels beyond 65 CNEL in exterior areas. The Addendum did not identify new conditions or impacts described in Guidelines Section 15162 which require the preparations of a subsequent EIR; rather, only minor technical changes or additions were made to the Final Supplement EIR 1033- 5 to comply with CEQA. After determining that the Addendum has been preparedr in accordance with CEQA and the Guidelines, and making the Statement of Facts above, the City Council has also weighed the significant effects of the project against the overriding considerations noted as follows: 14 Exhibit for F,�esolution No. 90-49 Page 14 of 17 ,?.47 Ab 1. The implementation of the widening of Victoria Street will provide needed system capacity based on buildout of the General Plan. 2. The Master Plan of Streets and Highways designates Victoria Street as an 84 - foot arterial which requires widening from the current 60 -foot rigbt=of--way. 3. The projected level of service for intersections along the segment proposed for widening will be unacceptable without the project; the widening of Victoria Street is projected to result in acceptable levels of service at most intersections with the recommended mitigation measures. 4. Implementation of the project will provide additional lane capacity, facilitate traffic flow, minimize the intrusion of traffic in residential neighborhoods and minimize the number of driveways fronting Victoria Street. 5. The widening of Victoria Street will provide opportunities to construct sidewalks, bike lanes or bike trails and a landscape buffer along many segments. 6. The widening of Victoria Street will provide opportunities to lower the noise levels for many locations to acceptable city standards by construction of adjacent sound walls. 7. The retention of a portion of the existing alignment as a frontage road will separate local and commuter traffic and provide access, parking and separation for adjacent units. 8. The construction of a landscape buffer along portions of the segment will provide additional public open space for area residents, as either a linear, neighborhood or community park. I 9. The project as revised in the addendum will result in the creation of cul-de-sacs on several streets that intersect with Victoria Street which serve to keep traffic flowing smoothly, thereby reducing localized CO emissions. 10. The removal of onsite bike lanes on both sides of Victoria Street on the Canon Drive to Placentia Avenue segment and their relocation to the northside landscape buffer will improve safety for bicyclists. 15 Exhibit for Rrasolution No. 90-49 Page 15 of 17 ATTACHMENT C TO RESOLUTION NO 90- �9 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/INVENTORY OF MITIGATION MEASURES Land Use 1. Grading permits for the area north of Victoria Street between American Avenue and Canyon Drive shall not be issued without a limited field survey of potential area archaeological resources, with subsequent actions defined in accordance with Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. The City shall compensate all landowners for full or partial taking of land and improvements. 3. The City shall reappraise all parcels subject to taking at their full market value. 4. City landscape plans for the right-of-way shall provide attractive open space areas for public use. 5. The city should develop one or more public neighborhood or community parks, linear parks or pocket parks to increase open space in the neighborhood. 6. The final street design shall include appropriate crosswalks and school crossings with signage and signals in accordance with City standards. Population /Housing 1. The City shall acquire properties impacted by the project at their fair market value based on a current appraisal. 2. The City shall assist residents displaced by the project in locating suitable replacement housing and provide relocation payments to displaced residents. 3. The City should include special provisions for relocation and rental assistance for displaced low income households. Transportation /Circulation I. The cities of Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach shall evaluate whether additional intersection improvements are feasible for the Brookhurst Street/Hamilton Avenue , intersection. 16 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 16 of 17 A13 2. The City shall acquire units where no parking area remains with implementation of the project, or where short driveway aprons prevent access. Seven units with these characteristics were identified in the initial field reconnaissance. 3. Access to private driveways shall be maintained during construction whenever possible and blockage for any parcel shall not exceed five days. 4.. The Master Plan of Streets and Highways and the Master Plan of Bikeways shall be revised to reflect the adopted street configuration. 5. The City shall ensure that access to private driveways be maintained during construction whenever possible. Air Qualiri 1. Traffic signalization systems proposed for the project shall be synchronized with other traffic signals in the vicinity to provide for a more efficient, uniform flow of traffic to avoid the air pollutant emission increases associated with excessive "stop and go" driving. 2. Compliance with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403 (fugitive dust emissions) will reduce construction -generated dust. All construction vehicles shall be equipped with proper emission control equipment. Acoustics 1. The city shall construct sound barriers along Victoria Street at continuous intervals wherever possible to attenuate potential noise increases along the corridor. 2. An Acoustical Insulation Program, which provides compensation for building insulation, fixed double -glazed windows, ventilation fans, etc. shall be offered to homeowners, businesses and public uses adversely impacted by exterior noise levels beyond 65 CNEL for locations fronting Victoria Street where sound walls are not proposed. 3. Construction shall be limited to daytime hours and restricted on weekends.. All construction vehicles shall be equipped with noise reduction mufflers. 4. Additional noise modeling shall be completed concurrently with project design of sound walls for the project. June 1, 1990 17 Exhibit for Resolution No. 90-49 Page 17 of 17