HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 So Pacific ROW Acquisition Neg Declaration l0
CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 10, 1985
SUBJECT Response to Southern Pacific Right-of-Way Acquisition
Negative Declaration
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Southern Pacific Right-of-Way Acquisition prepared by
Alameda County Public Works Agency
RECOMMENDATION Consider
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION Alameda County is proposing to acquire Southern
Pacific Right-of-Way in the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton. The County has
previously indicated that the acquisition is for future consideration of a
Light Rail Transit (LRT) System. A Light Rail Transit System would clearly
have potentially significant environmental effects such as noise and safety
impacts .
The California Environmental Quality Act considers a project to mean the
whole of an action including direct or ultimate changes in the environment .
It would seem appropriate for the County to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report to address the potential environmental effects of the acquisition as
part of the development of a Light Rail Transit System.
If the City Council concurs , it should direct Staff to send such comments to
Alameda County.
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ITEM NO . 8- /
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COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
PUBLIC Elmhurst St rem • Hayw,ird. CA �)-1544-1305
WORKS (415) 881-6470
Nsources
June 4 , 1985
Southern Pacific
Right-of-Way
Acquisition
Mr. Richard C. Ambrose
City Manager
City of Dublin
P. 0. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Mr. Ambrose :
Pursuant to the State Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 , a copy of the
Initial Study and the Draft Negative Declaration for Alameda
County Public Works Agency project "Southern Pacific Right-of-
Way Aquisition ( Pleasanton , Dublin ) " are enclosed for your
information and comment.
Should you have any objections to this analysis , your
comments will be considered if received by June 18, 1985 .
Should you have any questions concerning this project please
contact Fred Wolin at (415) 881-6474 .
Very truly yours,
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P. BAKER
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Alameda County
Alameda County Public Works Agency (Lead Agency) .
1. Project Name: Southern Pacific Right-of-Way Acquisition (Pleasanton, Dublin)
2 Description, Location, and Assessor's Parcel Number(sr
see Initial Study and Attachment A
I Person or Entity Undertaking Projects Alameda County Public Works Agency
4. Responsible Agencies: None
S. Finding:
Based on the attached Initial Study, the ACPW Agency (Lead
Agency) has found that:
x The project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
The significant effects of the project noted in the attached Initial
Study have been eliminated or mitigated by revisions to the project
so that the potential adverse effects are reduced to a point where
no significant effects would occur.
6. Date of Public Notice of Negative Declaration: June 4, 1985
7. End of Review Period: June 18, 1985
H. A. Flertzheim, Jr.
Signature
Title
Date
ISSUANCE OF THIS NEGATIVE DECLARATION DOES NOT IMPLY APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT
NCTIAL STUDY
Alameda City
L GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Project Names Southern Pacific Right-of-Way Acquisition (Pleasanton,Dublin)
B. Project Sponsor.Alameda County Public _Works:Agenc 881-6221
Addre= 399 Elmhurst Street, Hayward, CA 94544
941-190-75, 941-500, 941-20-5-6-4, 941-550-22-1, 941-550-23-22-2,
C. Assessor's Parcel NumberW: 941-600-8-9, 946-3200-10, 946-3200-9, 9,946-4560-25
D. Existing Zonings Single Family, Multi Family, Commercial , Light Industrial
E. Plan Designations:
General Plans N/A
Specific.Plan N/A
Other N/A
F. Descriptkxu See Attachment A
G. L)catiorc Within the Cities of Pleasanton and Dublin along the Southern
Pacific Transportation Co. Railroad tracks right-of-way from Mohr Ave. in
Pleasanton north to the Alameda Contra Costa County line_
H. Envirorxnental Setting (slope, vegetation, watercourses, soil type, agricultural
class, infrastructure}: The setting is the Livermore Valley on an existing
railroad right-of-way developed with a gravel grade and one set of
railroad tracks and other railroad equipment. Th vegetation
main-
ly grasses, herbaceous plants, small shrubs and a few small trees. The
--� area could be characterized as developing r /bra7ipg
and. The Project crosses four creeks ; Arroyo Mocho, Tassajara Creek,
Alamo Creek and the Hewlett Canal .
L Other Agencies Which Require AWvvah None
.i. Analysts F. M. Wolin Date Receivei& 5-18-85
II. EVALUATION
Check the appropriate boxes. Circle or specify items marked Yes—If more
than one possibility in category. All phases of project planning implementston
and operation must be considered All items checked Yes or Unknown must
be discussed in Section M
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A. c.aogic Factors "
Could the Project or its related activities affect,or be
affected by,the following:
1. Seismic hazards,including fault surface rupture,
liquefaction,seismic shaking,landsliding,tsunami
kumdation
2. Slope failure __X
3. Soil hazards: soil creep,shrink-swell
(expansiveness),high erosion potential X
M. Mineral resources X
3. Other(State)
Comments
B. Hydrologic Factors
Could the Project affect,or be affect ed by,the
following:
1. Public or private water supply X
2. Septic system functioning(Inadequate
percolation,high water table,location in
relation to watercourses,etc.) X
3. btveased sedimentation rates X
#. Surface or groundwater Quality(contaminants '
other than sediment,i.e.urban runoff,nutrient
aruich meet,pesticides,temperature,dissolved
oxygen,eta) X
3. Gronddwater recharge __ X
g. vatercarse configuration,capacity,or
hydraulics __ X
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7. Degradation of riparian corridor,marsh,lake,
estuary,slough -- X —
L bweased runoff due to Impervious surfacing -- X__
9. Flood hazard areas,their depth or extent —— X —
10. Cumulative saltwater Intrusion -- X —
11. Other(State)
Comments:
C. Biotic Factors
Could the Project affect,or be affected by the
following:
1. Known habitat of rare/endangered plants or
animals(designate specific species,if known) --X-
2 Unique or fragile biotic community -- X —
3. Wildlife habitat or migration corridor --_X
♦. Alterations to the plant Community ——X—
S. Fire hazard from flammable brush,grass,
or trees --�-
6. Anadromous fishery
7. Lands Lands currently utilized for agriculture _— X
L Other(State)
Comments:
D. Noise,Alr and Energy Factors
Could the Project affect,or be affected by,the
following:
1. Existing noise levels(ambient and single X
event) ---_
2_ Ambient air quality(Dy hydrocarbon,thermal,
odor,dust,smoke,radiation,etc.) -- X
3. Climate(locally or regionally) -- X —
♦. Use of substantial amounts of fuel energy ——...X_—
�S: Cumulative increase in energy demand,
\\ noise,or air pollutants --X—
4. Other(State)
Comments:
F- Natural Resources
Could the Project affect,or be affected by,the use,
extraction or conservation of any natural resources -- X —
Comments
F. Cuitural/Aesthetfc Factors
Could the Project affect or result In the following:
1. The established character,aesthetics or
functioning of the surrounding area —— X —
2. Historical buildings or unique cultural
features X
3. Archaeological or paleontological resources X —
C Areas having important visual/scenic value -- X
3. Adopted scenic highway or scenic corridors ——X—
6. Lands preserved under an agricultural,scenic,
or open space contract -- X
7. Hazard to people or property from risk of
J explosion or release of hazardous substances
either on site or in transit X
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l:
L Significant new light or blare impacts on the
site or surrounding area __ x
9. Displacement of people or business activity __ X
10. Public controversy X
11. Other(State)
Comments:
G. Public Service Factors
Could the Project or Its related activites have an effect
upon or result in a need for new of altered governmental
services in any of the following areas:
1. Fire protection ___x
2. Police protection X
3. Schools X
4. Park and recreation facilities X
3. Traffic(increases in congestion,hazard) x_
6. Maintenance of public facillties(roads,channels,
eta) X
7. Public mass transportation or alternative
transportation modes (preempting of some) __ X
L Other(State)
Comments:
K Public Utility Pamors
Could the Project or its related activities have an
effect on or result in a need for new systems or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
1. Sewer or septic systems X
2. Water for domestic use and fire protection X
3. Natural ass or electricity -- x —
•. Storm mater drainage ——�_—
3. Solid waste disposal ——_X—
6. communication systems -- x —
7. Plant facilities for any of the above(sewer
plants,microwave station,water tanks,eta) -- x
>L Other(State) ———
Comments:
L Soclo-EoonomIc
Could the Project involve:
1. Expenditure of public finds in excess of public
revenues generated by private projects -- x —
2. Reduction of low/moderate Income housing —— x —
3. Creation of demand for additional housing —— x
♦. Land use not in conformance with character
of atirrounding neighborhood —— x _
3. Other(State) ---_
Comments:
YES No
3. Ga wai Plans and Pla%*W Pdlcy
Is the Project:
1. Mconsistent with the County General Plan J _X
2. incormistent with Specific Plans X
3. Inconsistent with other adopted policies _X
#. Potentially growth-inducing
The acquisition of the existing railroad right-of-way is an opportunity to
preserve an area of land for public transportation alternatives. The
acquisition is consistent with the Cities of Dublin and Pleasanton planning
policies. The corridor will be preserved and maintained in the County System
of Highways. No physical changes in the corridor are contemplated at this
time. Future changes, if any, will be reviewed in accordance with the require-
ments of CEQA.
®. MANDATORY FD OWCS OF Si POWANCE
Pursuant to Section 13082 of the State E1R Guidelines,a project shall be found
to have a significant effect on the environment if any of the following are true.
YES NO
1. The project has 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 X
2 The project has the potential to achieve short-term to the
disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. X
3. The project has possible environmental effects which are
Individually limited but cumulatively considerable. (Cumulatively
considerable means that the incremental effects of an Individual
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.)
i. The environmental effects of a project will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,either directly or indirectly. X_
IV. 9GNIFICANT W PACTS AND FFJASMLE MMGATION MEASiJRES
All significant or unknown impacts indicated in Section n above should be described
and feasible mitigation measures recommended wherever possible.
V. DETERMINATION
X 1. I find that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on
the environment,and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
2. 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect
an the environment,there will not be a significant effect in this case
because the mitigation measures described in Exhibit"A"attached
have been added to the project by the project spore-or. A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared
3. I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on
the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
is required.
H. A. FLERTZHEIM, JR.
i�gnanae
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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ZXHIBiT A
WTIGATWN NEASURFS AND/OR OTHER YODff1CATK*iS TO THE PROJECT
Signature-Project Sponsor
Date
Attachment A
The project consists of the acquisition of approximately four (4) miles
(for alignment see Attachment B) of existing Southern Pacific Transpor-
tation Company railroad right-of-way in the Cities of Pleasanton and
Dublin. The width of the right-of-way will vary from 50 feet to 150
feet .(s'ee Attachment B) . The right-of-way will be included in the County
System of Highways with easement to the Southern Pacific Transportation -
Company for an existing petroleum pipeline and a fiber optics cable to be
installed in the future. The underlying fee for a portion of the right-
of-way between Interstate 580 and the Arroyo Mocho, after acquisition,
will be sold to the Prudential Corporation with the County maintaining a
50 foot transportation easement over the property. The monies from this
sale will be used to help finance the property acquisition. The purpose of
the project is to ensure that the right-of-way remains in public ownership
and that the possibility for transportation alternatives in the future are
not foreclosed.
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