ER 8596 - CMAQ Adams Avenue Shoulder Improvement
Summary
SCH Number
2024080170
Public Agency
Fresno County
Document Title
ER 8596 - CMAQ Adams Avenue Shoulder Improvement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2024
Document Description
The County of Fresno (County) Department of Public Works and Planning proposes to construct the CMAQ - Adams Avenue Shoulder Improvement: 0.25 mi. w/o Locan Avenue to Academy Avenue (Project). The purpose of the Project is to reduce airborne particulate matter associated with unpaved shoulders on County roads. The Project would reduce the amount of particulate matter in the air caused by passing traffic using the dirt shoulders and promote achieving attainment criteria in the County as it pertains to air quality standards. The overlay will extend the life of the existing pavement. The Project is needed to address the poor pavement condition, unstable dirt shoulders, and poor air quality as a result of airborne particulate matter associated with unpaved shoulders. The Project is funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, which is administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The Project will be constructed in two phases: First for utility improvements at the ditches and canal and second for making road and shoulder improvements on Adams Avenue. The general depth of excavation will be up to 2 feet. The maximum depth of excavation is 15 feet for the utility improvements. The alignment or number of through-lanes will not change. The staging area(s) will be proposed by the construction Contractor and may be within the County's existing right-of-way or on private property. Permanent right-of-way acquisition and temporary construction easements are anticipated. Right-of-way acquisition is needed to realign the access roads of CID and make utility improvements; however, further investigation is required. Right-of-way acquisition is anticipated on 11 parcels for approximately 3.5 acres of right-of-way take. Relocation is anticipated for existing utilities, signs, and fencing or gate structures; however, further investigation is required. Some tree and vegetation removal (e.g., clearing and grubbing) is anticipated.
Contact Information
Name
Christian Montoya
Agency Name
County of Fresno
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Alyce Alvarez
Agency Name
County of Fresno
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Del Ray
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Other Information
The Project is located approximately 1. 5 miles south of the unincorporated community of Del Rey in Fresno County. The Project's limits include East Adams Avenue from 0.25 miles west of South Locan Avenue to South Academy Avenue (approximately 5. 75 miles).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical exemption, Section 15301(c) and (f) Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project involves repairs of an existing street shoulder for the purpose or reducing the amount of particulate matter in the air caused by passing traffic and promote achieving attainment criteria in the County as it pertains to air quality standards. The project is needed to address the poor pavement condition, unstable dirt shoulders, and poor air quality as a result of airborne particulate matter associated with unpaved shoulders. The project will not change the alignment of the road or increase the number of through-lanes; therefore, no permanent traffic impacts will occur. Some removal of trees and vegetation will be required; however, no relocation of buildings, homes, or businesses will be required. There will be no impacts to biological, cultural or historical resources.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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