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Home My WebLink AboutD-2875 2215 Notice of Exemption To: County Clerk 20191I1108933 County of Los Angeles, Environmental Office (I�IIIIIIII�IIIIII��IIIIIIII`IIII��II�III��IIII�IIII�IIIIIII 12400 Imperial Highway RECEIVED Apr'4E019 Norwalk, CA 90650 Dean C.Logen,Registrar—flecorderICeuniy Clerk From: City of Arcadia MAY 2 8 2019 Electronicilly signed hr CORTNEY MRFFIIT 240 West Huntington Drive THIS NOTICE WAS POSTED Arcadia, CA 91007 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ON April 24 2019 Project Title: Arcadia Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project UNTIL May 24 2019 Project Applicant: City of Arcadia REI.IS1RAR—RECORDER/COUNTY CLER Project Location—Specific: The proposed bicycle or bike facilities improvements would be located along various streets in the City of Arcadia,in the County of Los Angeles,California. (See Exhibit 1 for proposed improvements) Project Location—City: Arcadia Project Location—County: Los Angeles Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project: The Arcadia General Plan, adopted in November 2010, includes a Bikeway Plan(Figure CI-7 of the Circulation and Infrastructure Element)that identifies proposed Class I, II, and III bike lanes/paths in the City. In May 2015, the City obtained grant funding through the Active Transportation Program(ATP)for a Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project in the City and in Sierra Madre. The City of Arcadia is proposing a number of improvements to bicycle infrastructure along multiple corridors connecting to the Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station, local schools, and other destinations, including 15.5 miles of Class II and Class III bike facilities, signal modifications at intersections, and additional bike amenities. The Project includes restriping existing roads to accommodate Class II bike lanes along various streets. Class III bike streets are also proposed on other streets. In addition,new video detection for bicycles will be provided in existing traffic signal infrastructure at three intersections. Software upgrades to detect bicycles will also be made to traffic signals at various intersections. Bike racks will be installed at two locations in the City. The proposed Class II and Class III bike facilities would maintain the existing number of travel lanes on most roadways, except on First Avenue between Duarte Road to California Avenue (0.5-mile segment) and on Sunset Boulevard between Huntington Drive to Michillinda Avenue (0.3-mile segment). At these locations, road diet designed which would lead to the loss of two travel lanes(fromfourlanes to two lanes)leaving one travel lane in each direction and on-street parking spaces and bike lanes on both sides of the segments of the two roadways. The Project would implement the City's General Plan through improvements to the bicycle system and the promotion of an alternative mode of transportation that would reduce criteria pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions, and dependence on foreign oil. The Project would also support the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG's) 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy(RTP/SCS)by maximizing mobility and accessibility for all people and encouraging active transportation (e.g., bicycling and walking). In addition, the Project is consistent with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority(Metro)Long Range Transportation Plan, Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan, and First Mile/Last Mile Strategic Plan by making bicycling a viable transportation mode in the City, thereby reducing trip lengths, increasing travel choices,.and promoting clean mobility options. Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Arcadia Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Arcadia Page 1 Arcadia Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project 2019 108933 111IIII IIIII 11111 11111 1111111111 I 111111 I1INIIIIP ILII Exempt Status: (check one) FILED Apr 242019 ❑ Ministerial(Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268); ❑ ( ( )); Dean C.Logan;Registrar—Recorder/County Clerk Declared EmergencySec. 21080(b)(3); 15296 a ❑ Emergency Project(Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269 Electronlcnlly signed by CDRTNEY MAFFITT ® Categorical Exemption. Section 15301—Class 1 Existing Facilities and Section 15304— Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land ❑ Statutory Exemption. Reasons why project is exempt: The City must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) when approving discretionary projects within its jurisdiction. The Arcadia Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project is a discretionary project, and the appropriate CEQA compliance document for this project has been determined to be a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) Categorical Exemption(CE). Pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Class 1 CE applies to the following type of projects: Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures,facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion o use beyond that existing .f ne glig P Y at the time of the lead agency's determination. The proposed Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project would qualify under Class 1 pursuant to Section 15301(c): (c) Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities (this includes road grading for the purpose of public safety). Pursuant to Section 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Class 4 CE applies to the following type of projects: Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The proposed Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project would also qualify under Class 4 pursuant to Section 15304(h): (h) The creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way. The use of a CE is subject to the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines. There are no unusual circumstances related to the locations of the proposed bicycle facility improvements. No change in the use, classification, or expansion in the use of existing streets area proposed and only minor changes to street configurations to accommodate bike lanes and bike streets. The proposed improvements would be located within highly disturbed areas of existing roadway rights-of-way, where no natural or sensitive resources, facilities on the Cortese list, State scenic highways, and historical resources are present. The Project would also not have a significant effect or a cumulative impact,nor would it create a traffic hazard or public safety risk, as analyzed in the Traffic Impact Study for the project. Thus, construction and operation of the proposed Project would not meet any of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines and the Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption. Lead Agency Contact Person: Kevin Merrill,Principal Civil Engineer Area Code/Telephone Extension: (626)574-5481 , Signature: Date: 4/22/2019 Title: Principal Civil Engineer p g ® Signed by Lead Agency ❑ Signed by Applicant Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110,Public Resources Code. 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Oala Saunas:The Modliry GrouD��ef O. y 1 Bicycle Classification LA County Base Map Features D_8 ••••Existing Class I Bike Path —Planned Class I Bike Path --- City Boundary •Existing Class II Bike Lane Planned Class II Bike Lane —Sphere of Influence o —•Existing Class III Bike Lane Planned Class III Bike Lane Freeway Local Road u Proposed Class II Bike Lane Railroad c -Proposed Class III Bike Lane Water Feature o Source:City of Arcade 2019 Proposed Bicycle Facilities Exhibit 1 Arcadia Bicycle Facilities Improvement Project w"<>"` 0 1000 2000 4000 "0"" Feet /04/11/2019 Shp R:WrolectCROWRD011000\GrephlcslCEleX_Propcsed_Bicyae_Fealtws.PE1