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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 076-94 P&RMasterPlanNegDec RESOLUTION NO. 76 - 94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUI~CIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE DUBLIN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is proposing to adopt the Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan which includes long term goals, policies and standards for the acquisition, financing, development and management of the City's park and recreation facilities for the next twenty years; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines and City Environmental Guidelines require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study was project, as proposed, would not have environment; and conducted finding that the a significant effect on the WHEREAS, project; and a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this WHEREAS, the City Council did review and consider the Negative Declaration at a public hearing on July 25, 1994; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby find that: The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration has been prepared and processed in accordance with State and local environmental laws and guideline regulation. The Negative Declaration is complete and adequate. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 1994. AYES: Councilmembers Burton, Houston, Howard, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder NOES: None ABSENT: None CITY OF DUBLIN .. RO. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 · City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 EXHIBIT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Prepared pursuant to City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, Section 1.7 (c), 5.5) Description of Project: The City of Dublin is proposing to adopt the Dublin Parks & Recreation Master Plan which includes long term goals, polices and standards for the acquisition, financing, development and management of the City's park and recreation facilities for the next twenty years. Project Location: Dublin, California Name of Proponent: City of Dublin I hereby find that the above project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Attached is a copy of the Initial Study ("Environmental Information Form', and "Environmental Checklist") documenting the reasons to support the above finding. The following mitigation measures are included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects on the environment. N/A The attached Monitoring/Reporting Plan designed to ensure that these mitigation measures are carried out during the project's implementation is hereby incorporated and fully made part of this Negative Declaration. N/A ............ Laurence L. Tong Printed Name Planning Director Title Date c:\p&l~L~Oistration (510) 833-6650 · City Council (510) 833-6605. Finance (510) 833-6640 · Building Inspection (510) 833-6620 Code Enforcement (510) 833-6620 · Engineering (510) 833~6630 · Planning (510) 833-8610 Police (510) 833-6670 · Public Works (510) 833-6630 · Recreation (510) 833-6645 Application Name: CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN APPENDIX D -- (PART I) INITIAL STUDY ( ENVIRONMENTAL INFOP~MATION FORM) (To be completed by Applicant pursuant to City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines Section 1.6) Date Filed: JUNE 6, 1994 GENERAL INFOP~iATION: !. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: CITY OF DUBLIN, RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 100 CIVIC PLAZA, T)UBT.TN, CA q4~ 2. Address of Project: CITYWIDE 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: DIANE LOWART, RECREATION DIRECTOR~;f100 CIVIC PLAZA, DUBLIN, CA 94568. (510) 833-6645. 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: NONE 5. Existing zoning district: CiTI~WiDE 6. Description of Project: (include sit~ area, uses, size and number of buildings, parking, number of dwelling units, scheduling, and any other information necessary or helpful to understand project. This attached description must be complete and accurate. Exhibits or photographs should be identified and attached). Revised 9/91 7. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO X i. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. X 2. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. X 3. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. X 4. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. X 5. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in v~cinity. x 6. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. X 7. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. v 8 Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent (10%) or more. X 9. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives. X 10. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). X 11. Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). X 12. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 8. Briefly describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. if necessary, attach photographs of the site. Revised 9/91 9- Briefly describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects and the type of land use. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dated: JUNE 6, 1994 RECREATION DIRECTOR Print Name CITY OF DUBLIN Title/Company Revised 9/91 -3- CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS A~ RECREATION MASTER PLAN The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is.to establish goals, long-term policies and standards to guide the City in the acquisition, development and management of park and recreation facilities. The Master Plan provides direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the City and its changing population over the next twenty years. The Master Plan Study Area includes not only the existing City of Dublin, but areas to the East and West that will be annexed and developed to accommodate future growth. The proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan is based on a minimum standard of 5 acres of park land per 1,000 residents. As the Master Plan emphasizes the acquisition and development of community facilities, the proposed standard for community facilities is 4 acres of park land per 1,000 and the proposed standard for neighborhood parks is 1 acre of park land per 1,000. Application No.: Part I Submitted On APPENDIX D -- (PART II ) INITIAL STUDY (ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM) (Date) (To be completed pursuant to City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, S 1.6.) II. BACKGROUND (Explanation of all answers is required. sheets if necessary.) YES MAYBE NO SOURCE2 Attach additional -1.'EARTH. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes of geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surJ~ace relief features? ~ d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? ~ e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,either on or off the site? 2Refers to appropr'iate note on page. 9. ~ Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) YESMAYBE NO SOURCE / Page 2 f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or-changes in siltation, deposition, or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to .geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. AIR. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions of deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d. Construction or alteration of a facility within one-fourth of a mile of a school which might emit hazardous air emissions? If Yes, school district must be consulted and must be given written notification of the project not less than 30 days prior to approval of EIR or Negative Declaration (Pub. Res. Code 3. WATER. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) Page 3 YES. MAYBE NO SOURCE d. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? e. Alteration of the direction of rate of flow of ground waters? f.'Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? h. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? / 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. introduction of new species of plants in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? 5. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity. of species, or numbers.of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) YES. M~AYBE NO SOLrRCE Page 4 c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? NOISE. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. LIGET AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 8. LAlqD USE. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use or an area? 9. NATURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in: a. increase in the rate of use ofany natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10. RISK OF UPSET. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but no~ limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference.with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 11. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) Page 5 YE~MAYBE NO SOURCE /./ ?~ 12. HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing p~rking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation and traffic systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? / 14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. ENERGY. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) Page 6 YESMAYBE NO SOURCE b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy or require the development of new sources of energy? x/ b/ u,C f 16. UTILITIES. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. EUMA/~HEALT~. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. AESTHETICS. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. RECREATION. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality .or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeolcgical site? Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) YES.~LAYBE NO SOURCE · Page 7 b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric, historic, or architecturally significant building, structure, or object? c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would .affect unique ethnic cultural values? / u ,' \j 7_,,,,~, 21. MA/qDATORY PI~IDI~GS OP 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? Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long- term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource. is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? t t Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) YES MAYBE NO SOURCE Page 8 22. EIR REQUIRED BY STATUTE. a. Does the project involve construction of any facility which burns municipal. waste or refuse-derived fuel? NOTE: If the answer is yes, then an EIR must be prepared and certified under Public Resources Code 5 21151.2(a) unless .subsections (b) and (c) make that section inapplicable. III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Attach Statement) IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the lead agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: V//I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPA/~ED. 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 the mitigation measures //// IIII IIII Iltl II1! IIII IIIi IIII I111 IIII IIII Appendix D (Initial Study/Part II) Page 9 described on an attached sheet have been added to the 'project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that State statute requires that an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT/~EPORT be prepared and certified. (S t (Title) (Printed Name) (2) (3) (4) (5) (7) Determination based on location of project. Determination based on staff office review. Determination based on field review. Determination based on the City of Dublin General Plan.~ Determination based on the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Determination based onVSpecific Plan.~eC ~-~Z~j-f-,.'-.-~/~ - Not applicable. ~ Other (state data). ~e ~^'