EA 2022-9 Jefferson Elementary Safe Routes to School Project
1 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022080325
Public Agency
City of Reedley
Document Title
EA 2022-9 Jefferson Elementary Safe Routes to School Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/15/2022
Document Description
The City of Reedley proposes to install sidewalk and 21 ADA ramps around Jefferson Elementary School on Lincoln Avenue from East to Pecan Avenues, Washington and Jefferson Avenue from East to Columbia Avenues and Sunset and Columbia Avenue from Dinuba to Duff Avenues. Right of way acquisition would be required for 22 parcels. Existing vegetation, including landscape, shrubs and trees within the City’s right of way where sidewalk is proposed would be removed. Mailboxes and signage would be relocated as needed. The purpose of this project is to provide a safe mode of transportation for pedestrians. Approximately 8,780 linear feet of sidewalk would be installed, but the project limits expand to approximately 10,650 linear feet in total. The project is consistent with the 2030 General Plan Update, Chapter 3, Circulation Element, Figure 3-1 – Circulation Diagram
Contact Information
Name
Ellen Moore
Agency Name
City of Reedley
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Reedley
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Bounded by East Avenue, Duff Avenue, Pecan Avenue, and Dinuba Avenue
Schools
Jefferson Elementary
Other Location Info
Lincoln Avenue from East to Pecan Avenues, Washington and Jefferson
Avenue from East to Columbia Avenues and Sunset and Columbia
Avenue from Dinuba to Duff Avenues, Reedley, CA 93654
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed sidewalk project is designed consistent with the City of Reedley Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings. The proposed sidewalk project includes modification of existing street facilities (curb ramps) and installs new sidewalk facilities on an existing street, which would not create additional automobile lanes and would instead provide a safe path of travel for pedestrians which could encourage walking.
The proposed roadway project is consistent with the 2030 General Plan Update, Chapter 3, Circulation Element, Figure 3.1 – Circulation Diagram, the purpose of which is to provide a surface transportation system for the general welfare of the community. The segments of Lincoln, Washington, Jefferson, Sunset and Columbia Avenues within the limits of this project are “local” streets, the purpose of which is to provide mobility with access to “collectors”, “arterials”, some “local” streets and major traffic generators. The project occurs in the city limits of Reedley and is on an affected area that is less than five acres with no habitat for endangered species on the site. The project site is existing streets in a residential area, which has a high level of disturbance within, and adjacent to the project area, therefore it lacks suitable habitat for endangered species. The project would be required to comply with general plan policies and mitigation measures addressed in the Reedley General Plan 2030 Program EIR (SCH# 2010031106), which would determine that the project would not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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