HSIP Cliff Drive and Alan Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2023070260
Public Agency
City of Santa Barbara
Document Title
HSIP Cliff Drive and Alan Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2023
Document Description
The Project includes the installation of two pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) systems to actively warn drivers of the presence of pedestrians. One of the RRFB systems will be installed on an existing street light pole and one will be installed on a newly proposed RRFB pole foundation. Approximately 340 feet of new sidewalk infill will be installed to connect the existing sidewalk near Arroyo Burro Beach and the recently constructed bike path at the Cliff Drive & Las Positas intersection. The south side curb will be realigned to improve eastbound sight distance and to reduce pedestrian exposure in the roadway. The Project will also include the installation of two City standard Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access ramps.
Contact Information
Name
Kaitlin Mamulski
Agency Name
City of Santa Barbara
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Barbara
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Cliff Drive and Alan Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities Class I (c)
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c), Existing Facilities. This Project meets the Section 15301 Existing Facilities Class 1 (c) categorical exemption, because the Project includes minor construction work to add or replace safety enhancements for both drivers and pedestrians. Minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing use, as pedestrian activated RRFB systems. The sidewalk infill to improve and connect existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities will not result in an expansion of vehicular use. Similarly, the realignment of the curb line to improve sightlines does not increase capacity nor is it considered an expansion of use. The installation of two ADA access ramps are minor alterations to existing non-compliant ramps.
All proposed work will occur within the previously disturbed ROW with low potential for prehistoric resources.
The Project is located within 200 feet of a biological sensitive area, however, to avoid potential impacts of noise levels for wildlife, a pre-construction nesting bird survey will be conducted, if necessary. Although the Project is located adjacent to the Arroyo Burro Creek, all proposed work will occur within the existing ROW, therefore, there should be no impact on the adjacent creek and additional steps will be taken to ensure no construction debris or runoff will reach the creek.
Though the project is located in a high fire hazard area, proposed work should have no impact on the high fire hazard area as no increase in habitation is proposed.
A portion of the Project is located within the floodway, however, proposed work should not create major changes in elevation, therefore there should be no impact on the adjacent floodway.
The visual impact from this project will be minimal as most of the project will consist of replacing existing right-of-way improvements.
In conclusion, the Project is not anticipated to result in any significant impacts towards the environmental resources, therefore, the Public Works Department recommends that the Case Planner consider this Project as exempt, as defined in the CEQA review process classified under the repair and maintenance Exemption per Section 15301 Existing Facilities Class I (c) for minor alterations of existing public facilities per the State CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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