Resolution Considering State Route 79 Realignment Project Environmental Impact Report and Approving the State Route 79 Realignment Project as a Responsible Agen
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Summary
SCH Number
2004091040
Lead Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 8
Document Title
Resolution Considering State Route 79 Realignment Project Environmental Impact Report and Approving the State Route 79 Realignment Project as a Responsible Agen
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
1/26/2017
Present Land Use
Agricultural, Open Space, Rural, Community Development, Residential, Commercial, Services/Facilities
Document Description
The SR 79 Realignment Project proposes to realign SR 79 approx. 18 miles from Domenigoni Parkway to Gilman Springs Road in the Cities of San Jacinto and Hemet, and unincorporated Riverside County. As the Lead Agency under CEQA and NEPA, Caltrans identified Alternative 1br as the Preferred Alternative. The project would be divided limited-access expressway with four travel lanes (two lanes in each direction). Access would be limited to on- and off-ramps at specified locations. Almost all of the realignment would be new construction in areas where no hwy currently exists. The realigned SR 79 would alleviate the existing circuitous route through the downtown areas of Hemet and San Jacinto and result in a more direct north south route through the San Jacinto Valley for regional motorists. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2017.
Contact Information
Name
Patricia Castillo
Agency Name
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Hemet, San Jacinto
Counties
Riverside
Cross Streets
Domenigoni Pkwy to Gilman Springs Road
Zip
Various
Parcel #
Varous
State Highways
Hwy 79
Railways
San Jacinto Branch Line
Airports
Hemet-Ryan Airport
Schools
Hemet and Winchester
Waterways
Sal Creek and Hemet Channel
Other Location Info
Winchester
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Riverside Transportation Commission
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.