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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 00-122RESOLUTION NO. 00-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT TO WIDEN FRED WARING DRIVE BETWEEN SAN PASCUAL AND DEEP CANYON ROAD THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Environmental studies have been conducted as part of a feasibility analysis on a proposal to widen Fred Waring Drive from four to six lanes between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road ("Project"). Section 2. On the basis of the record (which includes the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)), the Initial Study, and consideration of the comments received on the MND), that there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. The MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Palm Desert as the lead agency for the study. Section 4. The report of the proceedings for the Project, including the documents described under Section 2 above, will be maintained by the City Clerk of the City of the Palm Desert, who will be the custodian of these documents. Section 5. The Mitigated Negative Declaration Plan for the Proposed Widening of Fred Waring Drive from San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road ("Exhibit A" attached) and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Proposed G:\RDA Wana Hunt \WPDATAWYLAIANUwproj\tcreso.101200.wpd Resolution No. 00-122 Widening of Fred Waring Drive Between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road in the City of Palm Desert, California ("Exhibit B" attached) are hereby adopted by the City Council. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, this 12th day of October , 2000, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: BENSON, KELLY, SPIEGEL, FERGUSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: CRITES ABSTAIN: NONE MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE G:\RDA\Mana Hunt \WPDATA AYLAIAN\IwproAccreso.101200.wpd EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 00- 122 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION for the PROPOSED WIDENING OF FRED WARING DRIVE from SAN PASQ UAL AVENUE TO DEEP CANYON ROAD Prepared for The City of Palm Desert Prepared by Tetra Tech ASL Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. JHA Environmental Consulting Sladden Engineering Overland Resources, Inc. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT: Widening of Fred Waring Drive between San Pasqual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road in Palm Desert, California. LEAD AGENCY: City of Palm Desert PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Fred Waring Drive serves as a major east/west arterial street in the City of Palm Desert. It is classified as an arterial from Highway 111 to Washington Street. In the reach between San Pasqual Avenue and Cook Street, Fred Waring Drive has four lanes plus a two-way left turn lane, except for a portion near San Pasqual Avenue that has a raised median island. Parking is not permitted on either side of the street. The proposed project would widen Fred Waring Drive from four to six lanes, including 14 to 18-foot wide raised median islands, meandering sidewalks and soundwalls where applicable, from San Pasqual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road, a distance of 0.76 miles. The proposed widening would require additional right- of-way and result in displacement of existing single family and multi -family residential units. FINDINGS: A Notice of Preparation (June 6, 2000) and accompanying Initial Study (June 2, 2000) has been prepared to assess the proposed project's potential effects on the environment and the significance of those effects. The Initial Study did not make a selection as to the Environmental Clearance Document tot be used for the project. Subsequently, a Mitigated negative Declaration has been determined to be appropriate. Based on the Initial Study, and further technical investigations, it has been determined that the proposed project would not have any significant effects on the environment, after mitigation. This conclusion is supported by the following findings: • The proposed project would not have a significant effect on agricultural resources, biological resources, mineral resources, recreation, and/or land use and planning. • The proposed project would have a less than significant effect on hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, public services, utilities and service systems. • One property in the project area (74-490 Goleta Avenue (c.1947)) meets the 50-year age criteria for California Register of Historical Resources consideration. A field visit by a qualified architectural historian was conducted on July 19, 2000, during which the California Register criteria for eligibility were applied. The property does not appear to be eligible for listing in the California Register; therefore, it is not an "historical resource" as defined by CEQA. • Mitigation would be required to reduce the impacts related to aesthetics, air quality, geology and soils, noise, population and housing, transportation, and mandatory findings of significance. Application of such mitigation would reduce impacts to below the level of significance. i AESTHETICS In order to reduce potential adverse visual impacts from the proposed project the following mitigation measures shall be implemented: • Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along the project corridor, consistent with The City of Palm Desert General Plan Policy 3.2. • Drought tolerant vegetation would be used to landscaped medians on arterial streets in an effort to preserve the image of the community (The City of Palm Desert General Plan Policy 3.5). • New soundwalls would be constructed to address the visual impact of the view the residents would have of the road improvement project. • Utility lines that are currently above ground within the project limits will be placed underground during the construction phase of the proposed project. • Specific landscaping plans will be designed and implemented for remainder parcels, not used for the road widening. AIR QUALITY In order to reduce PM,() emissions to the maximum extent feasible, the project contractor for the lead agency shall: • Moisten soil not more than 15 minutes prior to moving soil and three times a day, or four times a day under windy conditions, in order to maintain soil moisture of 12%. • On the last day of active operations prior to a weekend, holiday, or any other period when active operations will not occur for four or more days, apply water with a chemical stabilizer diluted to not less than 1/20 of the concentration required to maintain a stabilized surface for a period of six months. • Apply chemical stabilizers to disturbed surface areas (completed grading areas) with five days of completing grading or apply dust suppressants or vegetation sufficient to maintain a stabilized surface for six months. • Water debris or soil piles hourly or cover with temporary coverings. • Water exposed surfaces not undergoing active grading at least twice a day under calm conditions, and as often as needed on windy or extremely dry days. • Wash mud -covered tires and under -carriages of trucks leaving construction sites. ii • Provide for street sweeping, as needed, to remove dirt from roadways left behind by vehicles leaving the project site. • Cease grading during periods when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. GEOLOGY & SOILS The following mitigation is proposed to reduce geologic impacts after construction to below significant levels: • Structures will be designed by professionals familiar with the geologic and seismic setting of the project site. As a minimum, structure design should conform with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for Seismic Zone 4. • Pertinent seismic design parameters as included with the 1997 Uniform Building Code. NOISE The following mitigation is proposed to reduce the noise impacts during and after construction to below the level of significance: • The contractor for the lead agency shall restrict work involving the operation of noise providing equipment to Monday through Saturday, and to normal work hours as specified by the city's noise ordinance (9.24.070): October 1" through April 13t6 Monday — Friday: 7 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday & Government Code Holidays: none May 1" through September 306 Monday — Friday: 6 AM to 7 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday & Government Code Holidays: none • Soundwalls will generally be constructed along the southem property limits of residences located to the north of Fred Waring Drive. Although not required by the noise ananlysis, oundwalls may also be constructed along the south side of Fred Waring Drive between Portola Avenue and Deep Canyon Drive. For purposes of creating a uniform aesthetic appearance. As a result, the proposed project will not substantially increase noise levels above the existing conditions. • .Soundwalls will be constructed at a height of approximately 8 feet to abate noise impacts to adjacent residences. iii POPULATION & HOUSING Mitigation for potential housing impacts as a result of acquisitions for construction is as follows: • Residents displaced by acquisition would have currently built housing made financially available to them through super -payments made on behalf of the City of Palm Desert. This would bring available housing within a comparable price range as the homes acquired for the project. • Residents displaced from rental/apartment dwellings would also receive super -payments enabling them to move into currently available rental properties for a comparable price. • All residents displaced would be able to choose single-family homes or apartment complex anywhere they want to live; they are not restricted to the City of Palm Desert. • The City of Palm Desert would, as stated in the Redevelopment Law Replacement Housing Plan (under separate cover), replace the affordable housing taken for the Fred Waring Drive Widening project. This would include the renovation of dilapidated housing and construction of new homes to insure that no net loss of affordable housing exists within the city. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC The proposed project would reduce the existing transportation and traffic congestion impacts on Fred Waring Drive. Traffic increases expected to occur over time would be accommodated by added lane capacity, volume -to -capacity ratios would be improved, and a Level of Service (LOS)"C" would be established. LOS "C" would bring Fred Waring into compliance with the City of Palm Desert's Circulation Element standards. Refer to Appendix F (under a separate cover) for discussion on Transportation and Traffic MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE The proposed and related projects in the area could result in potential cumulative impacts in the areas of air quality, traffic, and noise. Refer to these sections for mitigation that will address the impacts as they relate to these specific topics. With mitigation applied to each of these areas, any potentially significant impacts would be resolved, and the proposed project would have no cumulative direct or indirect effect on the environment or human beings. SCOPING COMMENTS The Notice of Preparation and the Initial Study have been circulated for public comments. Responses were received from various parties and organizations. A public meeting was also held to field questions and concerns of the citizens of Palm Desert. Responses can be reviewed in Appendix H (under separate cover). iv A copy of the Initial Study (originally issued on June 6, 2000, revised August 25, 2000) is attached. Questions or comments regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study may be addressed to: Lauri Aylaian, Project Administrator City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 776-6421 PROJECT APPROVAL Pursuant to Section 21082.1 of the California Environmental Quality Act, the City of Palm Desert has independently reviewed and analyzed the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project and finds that the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration reflect the independent judgement of the City of Palm Desert. The lead agency further finds that the project mitigation measures will be implemented as stated in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. I hereby approve this project: Lauri Aylaian, Project Administrator City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency (To be signed upon approval of the Project after the public review period is completed.) Date v INITIAL STUDY FOR THE PROPOSED FRED WARING DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA Prepared for City of Palm Desert Community Development Department Prepared by MP! Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. June 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Mitigated Negative Declaration I Aesthetics ii Air Quality ii Geology & Soils iii Noise iii Population & Housing iv Transportation/Traffic iv Mandatory Findings of Significance iv Scoping Comments iv Project Approval v 1.0 Introduction and Background 1 2.0 Project Location and Setting 1 3.0 Purpose of the Proposed Project 4 4.0 Construction Scenario 4 5.0 Lead Agency 4 6.0 Permits and Approvals 5 7.0 Related Projects 5 8.0 Initial Study Checklist 5 9.0 Summary of Mitigation Measures 23 10.0 References 26 11.0 Contacts 27 12.0 List of Preparers 28 APPENDICES Appendix A: Visual Quality Appendix B: Air Quality Appendix C: Geology & Hazardous Materials Appendix D: Noise Appendix E: Population and Housing Appendix F: Transportation and Traffic Appendix G: California Natural Diversity Database Appendix H: Scoping letters & Public Notice • The Gas Company • Native American Heritage Commission • Desert Sands Unified School District • South Coast Air Quality Management District • City of Palm Desert Public Notice Appendix I: Comments and Responses 1 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Regional Vicinity 2 Figure 2: Project Location 3 Figure 3: California Natural Diversity Database Appendix G 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND This Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. The proposed widening of Fred Waring Drive between San Pasqual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road is the subject of this environmental document. Fred Waring Drive is an east/west arterial street in the City of Palm Desert. Traffic volumes have been measured along Fred Waring Drive, and it has been determined that a Level of Service (LOS) "D" has existed since 1994 (see Appendix F). According to the City of Palm Desert General Plan, Circulation Element Policy 2.1, The performance objective on major arterials is LOS "C". In order to comply with the General Plan, Fred Waring Drive is scheduled in the City Capital Improvement Program for 1999-2000 to be widened from four to six travel lanes, plus raised median islands and meandering sidewalks. Traffic models project 37,300 east bound and 39,200 vehicles per day at the intersection of Portola Avenue and Fred Waring Drive by the year 2020 (see Appendix F). A six -lane arterial, according to the Circulation Element, has an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) capacity of 42,000 vehicles per day at LOS "C". Therefore the proposed project would alleviate existing and future traffic congestion. 2.0 PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING Fred Waring Drive is situated on a relatively flat, alluvial fan with a northerly trending direction. Elevations range from approximately 603.5 ft (184 m) on the southern side of Fred Waring Drive, and sloping gradually to the north to approximately 595.3 ft (181.5 m). The surrounding developed urban area is also nearly flat for several miles in all directions. However, mountains do surround the Coachella Valley — the Santa Rosa Mountains State Game Refuge lies 4 miles to the south, and San Jacinto Mountain, which reaches an elevation of 10,797 ft (3292 m) is 9 miles to the west. Additionally, the Joshua Tree National Monument is located 15.5 miles to the north (See Figure 1). The proposed project would be located between San Pasqual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road along Fred Waring Drive in the City of Palm Desert (see Figure 2). The section of Fred Waring Drive to be widened extends 0.76 miles (1.2 km), and would require additional right-of-way through the acquisition of properties immediately adjacent and to the north. Fred Waring Drive is currently developed with single and multi -family homes and low density commercial properties. Single-family residences dominate the north and south sides of Fred Waring Drive. Two churches lie within this segment — one at the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue and one on the northwest comer of Fred Waring Drive and Deep Canyon Road. One multi -family complex is located on the south side of Fred Waring Drive 440 ft (1443.2 m) to the west of Portola Avenue. 1 c4 • • • • .1.ji 7 ,1.44.m �`m~4. eQ .-, ' 7■. R= Ga 6 • .1j � `r� r, 1:t 11 /14 .mot 41, Lvemitis is •~f 1 •f Fred Waring Drive Widening Project IS/MND . .. „off , I • . r• . d i • 4 . • • •.. • ...:.�..• Q C31 • ;-• R A • Project Location I.15 '' • -_ R , Sources: USGS 7 5 Quadrangles, Rancho Mirage, 1981 & La Quinta, 1980; Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc., 2000. Figure 2: Project Vicinity Map 3 3.0 PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT The City of Palm Desert is proposing this project in accordance with the goals of its General Plan and Circulation Element. The widening of Fred Waring Drive would return this arterial to LOS "C" and accommodate projected traffic volumes through the year 2020. 4.0 CONSTRUCTION SCENARIO Construction for the widening of Fred Waring Drive is scheduled to begin in July 2001, ending in November 2001. Construction hours would follow dates and hours in accordance to the city's noise ordinance (9.24.070): October 15' through Apri113t6 Monday — Friday: 7 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday & Government Code Holidays: none May 15' through September 306 Monday — Friday: 6 AM to 7 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday & Government Code Holidays: none Demolition: Demolition of properties acquired by the City of Palm Desert would begin July 2000. Demolition will begin following the relocation of the occupants. Building Activities: Following demolition of acquired properties, grading of the project site would occur. Approximately 4000 cubic yards of dirt would be imported, with no exportation anticipated. A maximum number of 15-20 employees would be used on any given day of construction, and the following types of equipment would be utilized: backhoes, trucks, loaders, paving machines, and compactors. Landscaping: The raised medians and the remaining property not used from the acquired properties on the north side of Fred Waring Drive would be re -vegetated based on landscape architecture designs developed as part of the project. Desert vegetation would be used in both areas. 5.0 LEAD AGENCY Project Title: Widening of Fred Waring Drive between San Pasqual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road in Palm Desert, California Lead Agency: City of Palm Desert, Redevelopment Agency 4 Contact Person: Lauri Aylaian, Project Administrator City of Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 776-6421 6.0 PERMITS AND APPROVALS Construction Permits will be required for the construction of the proposed project, which will be approved by the Palm Desert City Council. 7.0 RELATED PROJECTS Related projects are projects that will be under construction in the same project vicinity as the proposed project. Only one such project has been identified, described as follows: Widening of Fred Waring Drive Bridge over Palm Valley Channel: The existing bridge would be widened from four -lanes to six -lanes in each direction. The construction is anticipated to begin in April 2001. The bridge passes over the Palm Valley Channel and lies approximately 1 mile (1.22 km) to the west of the Fred Waring Drive Widening project. 8.0 INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST This section documents the anticipated environmental effects of the proposed project by using an Initial Study Checklist and providing a brief explanation supporting the findings of each checklist item. The Checklist shown on the following pages is derived from the June 2, 2000 Checklist. It has been edited to reflect the results of additional technical investigations that have been subsequently performed. 5 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ® Aesthetics ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Public Services ® Utilities / Service Systems (Beneficial; see Aesthetics) ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Hydrology / Water Quality ® Air Quality ❑ Geology / Soils ❑ Land Use / Planning' ® Noise ® Population / Housing ❑ Recreation ® Transportation / Traffic ® Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed ❑ The project will not have a significant effect on the environment because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR; and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project; therefor nothing further is required. FX3-781) Gary L. Peters n, Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. Date Consultant t(o t e City of Palm Desert • The Checklist shown is derived from the June2, 2000 Checklist. It has been edited to reflect the results of additional technical investigations that have been subsequently performed. The areas with edited information are shaded. 6 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? The proposed project would result in the widening of an existing arterial from four to six lanes, plus raised median islands, meandering sidewalks, soundwalls where needed, and other associated improvements. The affected area is a relatively flat urbanized area. The project area contains single- family residential homes, several multi -family units and low -density commercial uses. There are no designated scenic vistas located in the immediate project area. b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? There are no scenic resources in the proposed project area or in the immediate vicinity. The area is developed with one-story single-family homes, several duplexes, and low density commercial uses. Portola Avenue is designated as scenic corridor, however, the proposed project would not have an adverse effect on nor obstruct views of the mad. Therefore, no damage to scenic resources would occur. c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character ❑ ® 0 ❑ or quality of the site and its surroundings? A visual quality assessment of the proposed project was prepared for this document Results of this assessment are presented in Appendix A -Visual Quality Assessment. The results of the Visual Quality Assessment indicate that the proposed project would displace existing residences, resulting in a change in land use and visual character of the immediate area. Given that the project site is located in .a developed urban area with numerous roads and highways, this change in the visual environment is not expected to be significant Additionally, soundwalls would be constructed as part of the proposed project to abate potential noise impacts and shield the remaining residential properties from a view of the six -lane arterial. Construction of proposed project improvements would also include landscaped medians and rev - vegetation of the acquired property not used for the road widening. HSA Design Group, Inc. is under contract to provide the City with preliminary landscape drawings for the north and south sides of Fred Waring Drive. The initial plan for landscaping the north side of Fred Waring Drive consists of a "Leisure Trail' design, which would fie into the Civic Center Park Trail. Xerophytic vegetation may be presented in a botanical garden style, where pedestrians or bicycle riders would be able to leam about desert flora in an informal and completely public space. This would be conducted in such as way as to create a unified appearance throughout the project area. The medians will be landscaped with xerophytic vegetation Special landscaping may be applied to the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. Portola Avenue has been designated as a Scenic Highway/Corridor by the City of Palm Desert. According to the City of Palm Desert General Plan Urban Design -Scenic Highway Element, the Scenic Highway/Corridor is an important visual feature to the City for they assist in the preservation and enhancement of the scenic resources of Palm Desert Attention would be drawn to this intersection to insure that it ties into the continuous scenic corridor. 0 ❑ 0 Also, in accordance to the Urban Design -Scenic Highway Element, (Section VI, Design Features, #4) existing overhead utilities lines would be placed underground, removing an element that currently interferes with the areas' overall aesthetic beauty. This component of the proposed project would be improving the visual appearance of the area. New soundwall structures would be implemented, on both the north and part of the southem side of Fred Waring Drive as part of the proposed project to insure the noise and visual quality of the residential properties that would remain after the properties fronting the street are acquired and removed. Soundwalls would effectively replace the obstructed views currently provided by the single-family homes on the north side of Fred Waring Drive. The new soundwalls could become targets for graffiti, a 7 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study potentially significant impact The City of Palm Desert has an aggressive graffiti -removal program to discourage vandalism, consistent with the existing municipal ordinance (Sections 9.40.005-9.40.080); measures would also Include new landscaping and plantings. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? The proposed project would result in the widening of an existing roadway through a residential/commercial area. Residents in this area currently have views of a roadway with nighttime illumination from streetlights and motor vehicle headlights. The proposed project would replace any street lighting removed during construction and motor vehicle headlights would not constitute an adverse impact to adjacent residences, for project improvements would not change the alignment or direction of the street. Also, the project site is a developed urban area and there are numerous existing sources of nighttime illumination, therefore all potential light and glare impacts would be less than significant. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomia Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Califomia Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? E ❑ ❑ ❑ The project site is developed with residential and commercial land uses. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in the conversion of prime farmland to non-agricultural use. No impacts would occur as a result of project implementation. b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? The proposed project site is not located on parcels of land under a Williamson Act contract. Therefore, conflicts with existing zoning or the Williamson Act contract would not occur. c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ The proposed project site is not located on or near existing agricuftural lands. The proposed project would not involve changes in the existing environment, which due to their location or nature, would result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use. Therefore, no impacts would occur to farmlands or agricuftural uses. III. AIR QUALITY — Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ 8 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study The proposed project would be constructed in the Salton Sea Air Basin, currently designated as a non - attainment area for ozone (via transport) and fine particulate matter (PM10). The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has adopted an Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), which sets forth strategies for attaining all national air quality standards by certain deadline dates and for meeting state standards at the earliest feasible date. The proposed project is included in the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan and would not conflict with the existing AQMP b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ ® D ❑ Air quality impacts due to implementation of the proposed project could occur during construction and operation on both a regional and local scale. Constriction impacts include airborne dust from grading, demolition, and dirt hauling, and gaseous emissions from heavy equipment, delivery and dirt -hauling trucks, employee vehicles, and paints and coatings. Construction emissions, in particular PM ° levels, could be significant According to the Air Quality analysis, before mitigation (see Appendix 8) significant emissions of PM,o would occur on the peak day and in the peak quarter. Application of the mitigation measures would reduce levels of fugitive dust from grading, demolition, and debris piling by 60%. However, after mitigation, emissions of PM,o would still be significant on the peak day, but not in the peak quarter. Localized operational impacts, i.e., carbon monoxide levels that exceed state or federal standards, could occur due to the introduction of additional motor vehicular traffic in close proximity to sensitive residential receptors. However, the Air Quality analysis determined that the proposed project would have no significant adverse air quality impacts after construction is completed c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase ❑ ® 0 0 of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? See the discussion under 111.13 above, and refer to Appendix B-Air Quality Study. d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ ® ❑ 0 concentrations? Sensitive receptors to pollutants include the elderly, the acutely ill, and the chronically ill, particularly those with cardiorespiratory illnesses, and children. Specific locations may include schools, hospitals, residential land uses, and where appropriate, sidewalk locations with high concentrations of pedestrians. The proposed roadway widening is located in proximity to single family homes. See the discussion under IU.b above, and refer to Appendix B-Air Quality Study. e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? During construction, exhaust emissions from diesel -powered equipment and vehicles and construction activities involving use of materials such as paints and coatings could create objectionable odors. However, such activities would be short-term and are not expected to affect a substantial number of people at any given time. Operation of the proposed project would not generate objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people. Refer to Appendix 8-Air Quality Study. IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Have substantial adverse effects, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ❑ 0 ® 0 9 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study A search of the Califomia Department of Fish and Game's Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB 1999) was conducted in order to identify any pertinent biological resources that may reside or exist in the vicinity of the project. The CNDDB search revealed the presence of one sensitive species (Coachella Giant Sand Treader Cricket) that has been seen in the vicinity of the proposed project, and several others, which were seen in areas at some distance (see Appendix G)). Federal- and/or state -listed endangered animal species (Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard and the Desert Pupfish) are located within the USGS Rancho Mirage 7.5 minute Quadrangle (at T-S5/R-6E). The proposed project would not likely have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any of the identified candidate, sensitive or special status species. The project area is a developed urban area and does not contain suitable habitat for endangered, threatened, or rare species. The San Pasqual Channel crosses the project area in an enclosed box culvert, therefore no habitat exists for these species, and no adverse impacts would occur. b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ❑ ❑ 0 The proposed project area does not include any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities. c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? O 0 0 El The proposed project is not located in the vicinity of any federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? The proposed project is located in a developed urban area. The proposed project would not interfere with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? ❑ 0 ❑ El ❑ ❑ 0 There are no local biological policies or ordinances that affect the proposed project area; consequently, conflicts would not occur. No impacts to local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources would occur as a result of project implementation. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed project area is located in an urbanized area in the City of Palm Desert. The proposed project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. 10 V. CULTURAL RESOURCES — Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study ❑ D ❑ El Prefield research of the project area revealed that one property(74-490 Goleta Avenue) within the Area of Potential Effects meets the 50 year age requirement for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources. A qualified architectural historian evaluated the resource in the field, however, and determined that, according to California Register criteria, the property does not appear eligible for listing. The property, therefore, is not an `historical resource' as defined by CEQA; thus, no adverse impacts on historic resources would occur.. b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? The Eastern Information Center at the University of California, Riverside, completed an archaeological records search for the proposed project area. No cultural resources surveys have been conducted within the proposed project site; however, the Eastem information Center declares that 'there is a probability of cultural resources being present' on the project site. A qualified Archaeologist conducted a site visit and found no surface indicators of either prehistoric or historic cultural materials; however, historic -era development of this area has precluded archaeological surveys in most areas. ❑ ❑ ® ❑ Because of these considerations, archaeological monitoring is recommended during the initial phase of ground disturbing activities for the project. As well as monitoring for prehistoric materials, the archaeological monitor will observe the nature of exposed sediments and assess the potential for buried cultural deposits. The archaeological monitor should be authorized to limit or end monitoring, based upon the results of observations during this initial phase of work c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? O 0 ® 0 The San Bemardino County Museum (SBCM), Section of Geological Sciences, completed a paleontology literature and records review on July 24, 2000. According to the SBCM, 'excavation for the Fred Waring Drive Widening project will incise Quaternary younger alluvium that has low potential to contain significant nonrenewable paleontologic resources. These sediments therefore have low paleontologic sensitivity, and no adverse impacts to paleontologic resources are anticipated.' Nevertheless, the SBCM cautions that the younger alluvium overlies older Holcene sediments which have a high paleontologic sensitivity. Should older Holocene sediments be exposed during excavation, the SBCM recommends that a qualified vertebrate paleongologist develop a mitigation program consistent with the provisions of CEQA, County of Riverside regulations, and the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology proposed guidelines. There are no unique geological features that would be destroyed either directly or indirectly by the proposed project. d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? No cemeteries or known archaeological sites that could contain human remains have been identified in the immediate project area. However, if human remains were encountered, all legally required protocol would be followed. ❑ ❑ ❑ 11 VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS — Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study ❑ ® 0 0 The project site is not located within an Alqulst Priolo.Earthquake Fault Zone, however, It is in proximity to the San Andreas Fault (approximately 6.5 to 8 miles). The San Andreas is considered capable of producing a maximum credible earthquake of 8.0 magnitude (see Appendix C). To reduce the risks from potential seismic hazards to acceptable levels, any project structures, such as soundwalls, would be designed and constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for Seismic Zone 4. Seismic design parameters as included within the 1997 UBC are summarized in Appendix C. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 ® 0 0 The project site is located in a seismically active area of Southern California, is in proximity to the San Andreas Fault (approximately 6.5 to 8 miles), and is mapped in the Riverside County Ground Shaking Hazard Zone IV.. No known active faults have been identified on or adjacent to the project site, however, to reduce the risks from potential seismic hazards to acceptable levels, any project structures, such as soundwalls, would be designed and constructed in accordance with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for Seismic Zone 4. Seismic design parameters as included within the 1997 UBC are summarized in Appendix C. iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction? Due to the flat topography and groundwater depth of the site, and its consistent geologic material (alluvium), the project site has a low potential for liquefaction. Please refer to Appendix C. iv) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ Due to the relatively flat topography, landslides are not anticipated. b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? The proposed site is located on relatively flat land in a highly urbanized area, which is largely paved. During construction, wind and water could result in erosion of exposed soils. However, compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements for control of erosion and implementation of sediment control measures such as Best Management Practices would reduce potential impacts. Consequently, significant soil erosion and loss of topsoil during construction is not anticipated. Once completed, the proposed project would result in a similar amount or slight increase in paved area, and therefore would not contribute to soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. O 0 0 c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? The potential for landslides, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse is negligible. ❑ ❑ ® 0 O ❑ ® ❑ 12 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks of life or property? Expansive soils are characterized by their ability to undergo significant change (shrink or swell) due to variations in moisture content. Changes in soil moisture content could result from rainfall, landscape irrigation, utility leakage, and/or perched groundwater and may result in unacceptable settlement or heave of structures, concrete slabs supported -on -grade, and/or pavements supported on these materials. The site soils are non -expansive, and no impacts are anticipated. e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? The proposed project is a highway project and would not result in the generation of additional wastewater or a need for new septic tanks. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS — Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? O 0 ❑ O 0 ® ❑ Hazardous waste may be transported on the proposed roadway facility. The transport of hazardous wastes is regulated by federal, state and municipal laws. Therefore, significant impacts are not anticipated as a result of project implementation. The project area is largely residential and sites contaminated by significant sources of hazardous materials are not expected to be encountered. a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? The proposed project would require the potential acquisition and demolition of residential buildings located within the project right-of-way. These buildings may contain small amounts of asbestos, lead based paint, or other household hazardous materials. Prior to demolition, any asbestos containing materials would be removed, handled, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Additional investigations will be conducted to confirm the presence or absence of contaminated sites in the project area that could be affected by project construction. The Geology & Hazardous Materials Study has yet to be provided. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? 0 0 ® ❑ O 0 ❑ No schools exist within a one -quarter mile radius of the proposed project site. d) Be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? 13 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study The proposed project site is not located on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Govemment Code Section 65962.5. Nonetheless, a Phase I environmental assessment will be conducted for the proposed project to determine if current or past uses have created a previously unidentified significant hazard to the public or the environment. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? ❑ 0 ❑ The proposed project would be located approximately 6 miles from the Bermuda Dunes Airport. Safety hazards for the people residing or working in the project area are not anticipated. f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, 0 would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? The proposed project would not be located in the vicinity of a private airstrip. g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ The proposed project is not expected to interfere with an adopted emergency plan or evacuation plan. However, potential temporary lane or street closures may be required during construction, which could affect emergency vehicle access. The design, construction, and operation of the proposed project would be coordinated by the City of Palm Desert in consultation with emergency services staff to ensure that construction activities would not significantly impair or affect emergency plans and procedures. Once completed, it is anticipated the proposed project would improve circulation in the study area, which could have a beneficial effect on emergency services response time. h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? The proposed project is located in an urbanized area of the City of Palm Desert. There are no wildlands adjacent to the proposed project site. Therefore, exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires is not anticipated. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY — Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? CID ❑ Water erosion of exposed soils during construction could result in sediment loadings on downstream water bodies. However, given the size of the project, relatively flat topography of the area, distance to major water bodies (the Whitewater River located 0.65 miles to the north) and the fact that the project would comply with NPDES permit erosion control measures, significant impacts are not anticipated. Upon completion of the project, runoff from the roadway surface could contain urban pollutants such as particulates and lead from tire wear, motor oil, grease, etc. Highway runoff has the potential of affecting water quality downstream from the project site. The amount of contaminants depends primarily on the amount of traffic, as well as the area being washed off. Given the size, the distance of the proposed facility to the nearest water bodies, and the fact the project would not include new development that would generate additional vehicle trips, significant impacts are not anticipated. 14 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level that would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Relatively minimal amounts of water may be used during construction for activities such as cement mixing, dust control, and vehicle washing and maintenance. During operation, small amounts of water may be used to irrigate landscaping. This minor water consumption would not substantially deplete groundwater supplies. The project may result in a slight increase in impervious surfaces, which would have a negligible effect on groundwater recharge. c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on - or offsite? The proposed project is located in a fully developed and urbanized area of the City of Palm Desert and the topography of the area is relatively flat. The proposed project would not significantly change the site topography or alter drainage pattems. The Whitewater River is located approximately 0.65 miles to the north and Palm Valley Channel (a stormwater conveyance) is located approximately one mile to the west. Also, see the response to Vlll.a. above. d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on- or offsite? According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Hazard Map, the proposed project is not located in a floodplain. Project implementation could result in minor increases in impervious surfaces and surface water runoff. The proposed project would not alter the course of any river or stream. e) Create or contribute runoff water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ ❑ ❑ ® ❑ CIEED The proposed project site is currently developed with single-family homes and low density commercial uses. The proposed project could result in minor increases in surface water runoff. However, the proposed project would include any required storm drain improvements, if any, to accommodate anticipated runoff volumes. See VII!.a. above for a discussion of the potential impacts of polluted runoff. f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ The proposed project is not expected to otherwise substantially degrade water quality. Also see the discussion under Vlll.a above. g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? The proposed project is a road improvement project and would not place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area. No impacts are anticipated. ❑ ❑ ❑ 15 h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures that would impede or redirect flood flows? Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study ❑ ❑ The proposed project would not construct structures within a 100-year flood hazard area. impacts are anticipated as a result of project implementation. i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of Toss, injury, or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? The project site is not located within a dam or levee inundation area. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated. j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Therefore, no ❑ ❑ O 0 ❑ The proposed project is not located near any large lakes or water bodies, so inundation by a seiche would not occur. Due to the proposed project area's inland location, the area would not be exposed to earthquake -induced sea waves called tsunamis, nor would inundation by mudflow be likely due to the flat topography of the area. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? O 0 ® 0 The proposed project would result in the widening of an existing roadway in an area occupied by single- family homes, several multi -family units, and commercial uses. The area is defined by Fred Waring Drive and currently has divisions at two major cross streets - Portola Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. The proposed improvements would add to the width of the existing thoroughfare but would not divide the adjacent community. The only street alteration associated with the proposed project would occur on the west side of Goleta Avenue. Goleta Avenue is south of Fred Waring Drive, and extends from Portola Avenue through to Deep Canyon Road. With the proposed improvements, Goleta Avenue would become a cul-de-sac on the west end, therefore blocking access to the street from Portola Avenue. This alteration would close off the western entrance, but the community on Goleta Avenue would remain intact Therefore, the proposed project would have no significant impacts. b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, ❑ El ❑ or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The Circulation Element of the City of Palm Desert General Plan shows Fred Waring Drive as an arterial street, which is defined as six lanes in width. There are no conflicting specific plans and no zoning change is required. c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? The proposed project is located within a developed and urbanized area of the City of Palm Desert. There are no wildlife areas in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The proposed project would not conflict with any habitat conservation or natural community conservation plans. Therefore, significant impacts are not anticipated as a result of project implementation. X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the State? O 0 0 16 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study The proposed project is located in a developed, urbanized environment. There are no known mineral resources in the immediate area. No impacts are anticipated. b) Result in the Toss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? The proposed project is not delineated as a mineral resource recovery site on any local land use plans. Also, see the response to X.a above. XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise ❑ ® ❑ ❑ levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Construction of the proposed project could result in elevated noise levels in the vicinity of the site. Noise - sensitive uses within the project area_include residences located adjacent to the proposed project right-of- way. The City of Palm Desert Municipal Code restricts construction activity to specified hours during the day and also varying by season. Because construction would be temporary and limited to daytime hours, significant impacts are not anticipated. Introduction of a widened six -lane roadway in a residential area could increase community noise levels in the immediate project vicinity. The City of Palm Desert has established interior noise limits for specific types of land uses. During daytime hours, the applicable interior noise limit for residences is 55 dBA. As defined by the Federal Highway Administration, the typical exterior noise limf for residential land uses is approximately 67 dBA. In general both Future No Project (existing conditions) and Future Project noise levels at those residences located immediately adjacent to Fred Waring Drive exceed the exterior criterion. ❑ ❑ ❑ El Along the north side of Fred Waring Drive, noise increases associated with the proposed project range from approximately 2 to 6 dBA while noise increases south of the proposed project alignment vary between zero and 2 dBA. Generally, a noise increase of 3 dBA is considered barely perceptible. For the purposes of this project, an increase of 3dBA or more would result in potentially significant impact to adjacent noise -sensitive receptors. Therefore, residences to the north of Fred Waring Drive may be significantly affected by the proposed project. However soundwalls would be included as part of the proposed project to reduce potential impacts to a less than significant level. Please refer to Appendix E for more information. b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? ❑ ❑ Z ❑ Construction activities could generate groundbome vibration and noise. However, given the fact that construction would be restricted to daytime hours and the nature of construction, which would primarily consist of demolition of one or two-story residential buildings, grading, and paving activities, significant impacts are not anticipated. No blasting or pile driving would be required. Vibration and groundbome noise from large trucks may be perceptible to nearby residences. However, these levels would not be significantly different from those levels currently experienced by residences adjacent to other arterial streets in the City. The proposed project alignment currently experiences relatively low truck volumes (less than 3 percent). Similar truck volumes are anticipated under the future project conditions. c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ❑ ® ❑ ❑ levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Please see the response to Xl.a above. 17 d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? See the responses to Xl.a and b above. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study ❑ ® 0 0 ❑ ❑ 0 The nearest airport, the Bermuda Dunes Airport, is located approximately 6 miles from the proposed project site. The proposed project would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels from airport facilities. f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? ❑ ❑ 0 El The proposed project is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension or roads or other infrastructure)? O 0 ® 0 The proposed project is a highway project and would not include the development of residential, commercial, or industrial uses. The project is located in a developed urban area that currently includes a well developed system of roads and highways and other infrastructure improvements. The proposed project does not connect any currently undeveloped areas. For these reasons, the project is not expected to induce, directly or indirectly, growth or increases in population. b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The proposed project would require the acquisition and displacement of approximately 27 single-family homes, four duplexes, and one triplex. Therefore, 32 units will be removed from the City of Palm Desert's affordable housing inventory. All persons displaced would be eligible for relocation assistance and benefits in accordance with the mitigation developed by the City as follows: Due to the number of acquisitions, a Replacement Housing Plan was written by the City of Palm Desert. See Appendix D for further discussion on this subject. ❑ ® 0 0 Mitigation • Dwellings to be rehabilitated: Two homes on Rebecca Road and twelve apartments on Santa Rosa Way have been purchased by the City. These properties wlll be fully rehabilitated by the Redevelopment Agency; rehabilitation of the apartments may include construction of up to twelve more units. The homes will then be subsidized and sold to low income families, while the apartments are rented to qualifying low and very low income families • Dwellings to be constructed: The City has purchased a 40-acre parcel of land on the south side of 42nd Avenue between Cook Street and Portola Avenue. One half of the land will be used for the construction of 144 units of multi -family residences and approximately thirty self-help single- family homes. 18 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study •,... "Super -payments" by the Clay: The Clty of Pain Desert will make super -payments on behalf of the residents to bring the available homes within the financial means of the people who would be displaced. .Terms and conditions of the 'super -payments' we outlined in Appendix D. c) Displace substantial numbers of people, ❑ ® ❑ ❑ necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? See the response to XII.b above. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, or need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire Protection? O 0 ® 0 The proposed project consists of the widening of an existing roadway. The project does not include new residential, commercial, or industrial development that could increase the need for fire protection services. Although the proposed project would not introduce new hazards and would improve circulation in the area, accidents may occur which would place marginally increased demands on fire protection services. Given the length and alignment of the proposed road widening, significant impacts are not anticipated. See the response to Vll.g above and XV.e below for a discussion of potential impacts on emergency services during construction. Police protection? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ The proposed project consists of the widening of an existing roadway. The project does not include new residential, commercial, or industrial development that could increase the need for fire protection services. Although the proposed project would not introduce new hazards and would improve circulation in the area, accidents may occur which would place marginally increased demands on fire protection services. Given the length and alignment of the proposed road widening, significant impacts are not anticipated. See the response to VII.g above for a discussion of potential impacts on emergency services during construction. Schools? O ❑ ® ❑ The project does not propose any residential uses. Therefore, no increases in student enrollment would occur as a result of the project. Construction activities and equipment could pose hazards to children traveling to and from schools in the area. To minimize potential impacts, the City should consult with local school officials to identify measures such as proper signing, fencing, detours, and haul routes to mitigate potential impacts. Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ Implementation of the proposed project is not expected to result in a significant impact on other public facilities. XIV. RECREATION — a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? 19 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study The nearest park, Civic Center Park, is located north of Fred Waring Drive, between San Pablo and San Pasqual Avenues, at the westem terminus of the proposed widening project. Since the proposed project is a road widening project and would not include new residential development, an increased demand for local and regional park resources is not anticipated. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed project would not include or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume -to -capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? ❑ ❑ 0 O ® 0 0 This project, designed to allow for better flow of the existing' and future traffic, would add two new lanes to the existing roadway along a 0.76 mile segment of Fred Waring Drive. The proposed project is intended to accommodate future predicted traffic volumes anticipated to occur with or without the proposed project. Given the relatively short distance of the project, and as it does not connect any currently undeveloped areas, the project is not expected to increase traffic or have significant impacts on the capacity of the street system. The TransportatioNTraffic assessment can be viewed in Appendix F for more detail. b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level ❑ ® ❑ ❑ of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? The proposed project would reduce the current Level of Service (LOS) `D` to a LOS `C". This is the LOS standard the City of Palm Desert has established in their General Plan Circulation Element. A certain level of congestion would be created through the construction phase; however, This would be a temporary impact, and therefore, less than significant c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? The proposed project would have no effect on air traffic. d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? The proposed project would not include sharp curves or other design features that are expected to result in significant hazards. Traffic on the widened roadway could pose hazards to pedestrians including children who reside in the area. The proposed project would be designed in accordance with highway safety standards and would include proper signage and signals to mitigate potential impacts. e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ During construction, temporary lane or road closures may hinder or diminish emergency vehicle access in the area. Once completed, the proposed project would improve circulation in the area and consequently may have a beneficial effect on emergency vehicle access and response times. f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® 0 0 20 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study On -street parking is currently not permitted on Fred Waring Drive in the reach between San Pasqual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road, and therefore not impacts are expected. g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? The proposed project would not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting altemative transportation. The project is included in the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan. The proposed project would support the use of alternative transportation such as bus transit. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS —Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? The proposed project does not include the construction of new development that would generate wastewater. No impacts would occur. b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? See the response to XV!.a above. c) Require or result in the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? The proposed project would include necessary street drains to accommodate anticipated runoff from the proposed highway. Significant impacts are not anticipated. O ❑ ® 0 d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? O ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ 0 O 0 El O 0 ® ❑ Minimal amounts of water would be consumed during construction and for landscaping upon completion of the project. Impacts on water supply would be insignificant. No new or expanded entitlements would be required. e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that services or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? See the response to XVI.a above. f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Construction of the proposed project would result in demolition debris requiring disposal. This one-time impact is not expected to significantly affect the capacity of local landfills. g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ❑ regulations related to solid waste? The proposed project would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes in relation to solid waste regulations. Also see the response to XVI. f above. O ❑ 0 ❑ 0 ® 0 ❑ ® 0 21 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The proposed project would have no effect on biological resources, nor would it adversely affect cultural resources. b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects) The proposed project in conjunction with other related projects (e.g. Fred Waring Drive Bridge Widening) could temporarily degrade the immediate environment due to construction noise, traffic, and air quality impacts. However, these impacts would be short-term, lasting the duration of the construction phase. Mitigation in Checklist Item Ill, Air Quality, Checklist Item XV, and in Checklist Item Xl, Noise, would reduce the potential impacts to levels below significant Also, the cumulative area encompassed by both projects would be less than a mile and one half in length, and therefore, no significant cumulative impacts would occur. c) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The proposed project and related growth in the area could result in potential direct or indirect effects on air quality, traffic, and noise impacts. Construction of the proposed project would temporarily degrade the immediate environment due to construction noise, traffic, and air quality impacts. However, these impacts would be short-term, lasting the duration of the construction phase. Mitigation in Checklist item ill, Air Quality, Checklist Item XV, and in Checklist Item XI, Noise, would reduce the potential impacts to level below significant. Acquisition and displacement of residents, and the removal of affordable housing would be a temporary significant impact Mitigation in Checklist Item XII would reduce the potential impacts to residents and housing. 22 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study 9.0 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES This section summarizes the mitigation measures that have been recommended in the Initial Study Checklist to minimize environmental impacts. AESTHETICS In order to reduce potential adverse visual impacts from the proposed project the following mitigation measures shall be implemented: • Planting and substantial landscaping shall occur along the project corridor, consistent with The City of Palm Desert General Plan Policy 3.2. • Drought tolerant vegetation would be used to landscaped medians on arterial streets in an effort to preserve the image of the community (The City of Palm Desert General Plan Policy 3.5). • New soundwalls would be constructed to address the visual impact of the view the residents would have of the road improvement project. • Utility lines that are currently above ground within the project limits will be placed underground during the construction phase of the proposed project. • Specific landscaping plans will be designed and implemented for remainder parcels, not used for the road widening. AIR QUALITY In order to reduce PMI() emissions to the maximum extent feasible, the project contractor for the lead agency shall: • Moisten soil not more than 15 minutes prior to moving soil and three times a day, or four times a day under windy conditions, in order to maintain soil moisture of 12%. • On the last day of active operations prior to a weekend, holiday, or any other period when active operations will not occur for four or ore days, apply water with a chemical stabilizer diluted to not less than 1/20 of the concentration required to maintain a stabilized surface for a period of six months. • Apply chemical stabilizers to disturbed surface areas (completed grading areas) with five days of completing grading or apply dust suppressants or vegetation sufficient to maintain a stabilized surface for six months. 23 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study • Water exposed surfaces not undergoing active grading at least twice a day under calm conditions. Water as often as needed on windy days when winds are less than 25 miles per hour • Water debris or soil piles hourly or cover with temporary coverings. • Wash mud -covered tires and under -carriages of trucks leaving construction sites. • Provide for street sweeping, as needed, to remove dirt from roadways left behind by vehicles leaving the project site. • Cease grading during periods when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. GEOLOGY & SOILS The following mitigation is proposed to reduce geologic impacts after construction to below significant levels: • Structures will be designed by professionals familiar with the geologic and seismic setting of the project site. As a minimum, structure design should conform with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for Seismic Zone 4. • Pertinent seismic design parameters as included with the 1997 UBC are summarized in Appendix C. NOISE The following mitigation is proposed to reduce the noise impacts during and after construction to below the level of significance: • The contractor for the lead agency shall restrict work involving the operation of noise providing equipment to Monday through Saturday, and to normal work hours as specified by the city's noise ordinance (9.24.070): October 1s` through April 13th Monday — Friday: 7 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday & Government Code Holidays: none May 1s` through September 30`h Monday — Friday: 6 AM to 7 PM Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM Sunday & Government Code Holidays: none 24 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study • Soundwalls will generally be constructed along the southern property limits of residences located to the north of Fred Waring Drive. Soundwalls may also be constructed along the south side of Fred Waring Drive between Portola Avenue and Deep Canyon Drive. As a result, the proposed project will not substantially increase noise levels above the existing conditions. • Soundwalls will be constructed at a height of approximately 8 ft to abate noise impacts to adjacent residences. POPULATION & HOUSING Mitigation for potential housing impacts as a result of acquisitions for construction is as follows: • Residents displaced by acquisition would have currently built housing made financially available to them through super -payments made on behalf of the City of Palm Desert. This would bring available housing within a comparable price range as the homes acquired for the project. • Residents displaced from rental/apartment dwellings would also receive super -payments enabling them to move into currently available rental properties for a comparable price. • All residents displaced would be able to choose single-family homes or apartment complex anywhere they want to live; they are not restricted to the City of Palm Desert. • The City of Palm Desert would, as stated in the Redevelopment Law Replacement Housing Plan (see Appendix D), replace the affordable housing taken for the Fred Waring Drive Widening project. This would include the renovation of dilapidated housing and construction of new homes to insure that no net loss of affordable housing exists within the city. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC The proposed project would reduce the existing transportation and traffic congestion impacts on Fred Waring Drive. Traffic increases expected to occur over time would be accommodated by added lane capacity, volume -to -capacity ratios would be improved, and a Level of Service (LOS)"C" would be established. LOS "C" would bring Fred Waring into compliance with the City of Palm Desert's Circulation Element standards. Refer to Appendix F for discussion on Transportation and Traffic. 25 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study 10.0 REFERENCES Documents ASL Consulting Engineers, 2020 Traffic Model Data, April 27, 2000. City of Palm Desert, Traffic Volumes on Fred Waring Drive, July 28, 2000. City of Palm Desert, Fred Waring Drive Needs Analysis, October 4, 1999. City of Palm Desert, Transportation/Circulation Element, January 13, 1993. City of Palm Desert, Urban Design/Scenic Highway, October 1980. City of Palm Desert, Noise Element, October 1980. City of Palm Desert, Graffiti Ordinance, Chapter 9.40, August 1996. City of Palm Desert, Proposed Widening of Fred Waring Drive Replacement Housing Plan, No Date. JHA Environmental, Air Quality Analysis -Fred Waring Drive Widening Project, August 2000. Sladden Engineering, Geology & Seismic Report, August 2000. United States Geologic Service 7.5 Minute Quadrangles, Rancho Mirage, 1981 & La Quinta, 1980. 26 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project initial Study 11.0 CONTACTS Chuck Shepardson, R.L.A., HSA Design Group, Inc., telephone interview August 2000. Earl T. McArthur, P.E., ASL Consulting Engineers, telephone interviews and electronic mail correspondence, August 2000. Jo Anne Aplet, Principle, JHA Environmental Consultants, LLC, telephone and electronic mail correspondence, August 2000. Kekoa Anderson, P.E., ASL Consulting Engineers, telephone interviews and electronic mail correspondence, August 2000. Lauri Aylaian, Project Administrator, City of Palm Desert, telephone interviews and electronic mail August 2000. Sean Crumby, Engineer, ASL Consulting Engineers, telephone interviews and electronic mail correspondence, August 2000. Stephen R. Smith, Planning Manager, City of Palm Desert, telephone interview August 2000. 27 Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Initial Study 12.0 LIST OF PREPARERS Gary Petersen, Project Manager, B.S. Engineering, University of California - Los Angeles, M.P.L. Urban Planning, University of Southern California. 27 years of experience in transportation and environmental planning and policy. Tracy Dudman, Environmental Planner, B.S. Geography, Arizona State University, M.A. Candidate Geography, California State University - Northridge. 4 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems and environmental analysis/planning. 28 FRED WARING DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT APPENDICES Prepared for The City of Palm Desert Prepared by City of Palm Desert, Public Works Department Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. JHA Environmental Consulting Sladden Engineering Overland Resources, Inc. APPENDIX A VISUAL QUALITY FRED WARING DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT VISUAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT Prepared for The City of Palm Desert Prepared by MF� Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. Visual Quality Assessment SUMMARY OF FINDINGS The results of the visual quality assessment indicate that the proposed project would displace existing residences, resulting in a change in land use and the visual character of the immediate area. Given that the project site is located in a developed urban area with numerous roads and highways, this change in the visual environment is not expected to be significant. Additionally, soundwalls would be constructed as part of the proposed project to abate potential noise impacts as well as shielding the remaining residential properties from a view of the six -lane arterial. Construction of proposed project improvements would also include landscaped medians and re - vegetation of the acquired property not used for the road widening. HSA Design Group, Inc. is under contract to provide the City with preliminary landscape drawings for the north side of Fred Waring Drive. The design concept for re -landscaping the north side of Fred Waring Drive includes a "Leisure Trail" which would tie into the Civic Center Park Trail. Xerophytic vegetation could be presented in a botanical garden style, where pedestrians or bicyclists would be able to learn about desert flora in an informal and completely public space. This would be conducted in such as way as to create a unified appearance throughout the project area. The medians would also be landscaped with xerophytic vegetation in accordance to the City's General Plan Circulation Element, Policy 3.5. The City of Palm Desert has designated Portola Avenue as a Scenic Corridor; therefore, special landscaping could be applied to the intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. According to the City of Palm Desert General Plan Urban Design -Scenic Highway Element, the Scenic Highway/Corridor is an important visual feature to the City for they assist in the preservation and enhancement of the scenic resources of Palm Desert. Attention would be drawn to this intersection to insure that it ties into the continuos scenic corridor. Also, in accordance to the Urban Design -Scenic Highway Element, (Section VI, Design Features, #4) the existing overhead utilities lines would be placed underground, removing an element that currently interferes with the areas' overall aesthetic beauty. This component of the proposed project would be improving the visual appearance of the area. New soundwall structures would be implemented, on the north and south sides of Fred Waring, as part of the proposed project. This would insure the noise and visual quality of the residential properties that would remain after the properties fronting the roadway are acquired and removed. Soundwalls would effectively replace the obstructed views currently provided by the single- family homes on the north side of Fred Waring Drive. The new soundwalls could become targets for graffiti, a potentially significant impact. The City of Palm Desert has an aggressive graffiti removal program to discourage vandalism, consistent with the existing municipal ordinance (Sections 9.40.005-9.40.080); measures would also include new landscaping and plantings. 1 Visual Quality Assessment PROJECT DESCRIPTION Fred Waring Drive serves as a major east/west arterial roadway in the City of Palm Desert. It is classified as an arterial from Highway 111to Washington Roadway In the reach between San Pasqual Avenue and Cook Roadway, Fred Waring Drive has four lanes plus a two-way left turn lane, except for a portion near San Pasqual Avenue, which has a raised median island. Parking is not permitted on either side of the roadway. The proposed project would widen Fred Waring Drive from four to six lanes, including 18-foot wide raised median islands, meandering sidewalks and soundwalls where applicable, from San Pasqual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road, a distance of 0.76 miles. The proposed widening would require additional right-of-way and result in displacement of existing single family and multi -family residential units. REGIONAL SETTING The City of Palm Desert is located in southern California within Riverside County. Riverside County is surrounded by Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, San Diego, and Imperial Counties, as well as bordering Arizona to the east (see Figure 1). Riverside County has a mix of environmental settings and climate zones including: mediterranean, desert, sub -alpine, and alpine. The region consists of large valleys, punctuated by lakes and reservoirs, the Cleveland and San Bernardino National Forests, and Joshua Tree National Monument. This region also boasts one of the highest peaks in southern California, San Jacinto Mountain rises from the desert floor (50-400 ft above sea level) to an elevation of 10801 ft (3293 m). PROJECT LOCATION Palm Desert is one of many cities that lie within the Coachella Valley, including: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and Indio (see Figure 2). The Coachella Valley runs in a northwest/southeast direction, and is situated at the northeastern base of the San Jacinto Mountains and the Santa Rosa Mountains State Game Refuge. This valley, and Palm Springs in particular, has a developed a reputation as a resort and retirement community for the rich and famous. Golf courses and spas create an exotic contrast to the desert environment and mountains. Palm Desert is an urban landscape with mostly commercial, residential, and recreational land uses. Palm Desert's boundaries are defined by The Santa Rosa Mountains State Game Refuge to the south, Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage to the east and west respectively, and the Whitewater River to the north. ASSESMENT METHODOLOGY The criteria used to determine the visual impacts of the proposed Fred Waring Drive Widening project are based on the effects of the project on visual character, sensitive visual resources and receptors and the visual quality of the study area. General elements of design were used to assess the visual quality of the views these sensitive receptors have currently and what 2 . t 'sue 1 •• • Jr. i+fir ';f. Trader ! amino :: • .....�w•.•..'...' I - Park L. Nom t -s!fin I 70r TU.Da I-. . r��y� MED WARING DR [M • • • :::': • •• • Sources: Fred Waring Drive Widening Project IS/MND 9• .l 5\ bra age ofigt # IWO ziigif pcc 4a Aug txwii �.I • � aL• • J u .( Project Location IO ILA a CM,M 191 a II I 11 USGS 7.5 Quadrangles, Rancho Mirage, 1981 & La Quinta, 1980; Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc., 2000. Figure 2: Project Vicinity Map 4 Visual Quality Assessment their view would be with the proposed project in place. The evaluative design elements consist of the following: form, line, color, texture, scale, diversity, and continuity. Additionally, the relationship between the built and the natural environments was also taken into consideration. Scenic vistas and views, as well as scenic highways/corridors were considered highly valuable to the visual quality within the proposed project site. This visual assessment analyzes the quality of the view based on two sensitive receivers: (1) the residents along Fred Waring Drive to the south, and (2) the residents immediately behind those properties to be acquired on the north side of Fred Waring Drive. Motorists driving along Fred Waring Drive were not considered sensitive receptors. Fred Waring Drive exists as a four -lane arterial, and the addition of two travel lanes would not alter views from motor vehicle. EXISTING LANDSCAPE Fred Waring Drive between San Pasqual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road is dominated by single and multi -family housing, with few commercial properties. This segment of Fred Waring Drive is classified as four -lane arterial in the City's General Plan Circulation Element, and has two major intersections at Portola Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. Fred Waring Drive is a nearly flat roadway with no hills or undulations. The surrounding landscape has a slight slope to the north. Elevations range from approximately 603.5 ft (184 m) on the southern side of Fred Waring Drive, sloping gradually to the north to approximately 595.3 ft (181.5 m). The north side of Fred Waring Drive from San Pasqual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road consists of private properties that face towards the roadway. Due to these private frontage properties, the vegetation along Fred Waring Drive varies from parcel to parcel. This has resulted in a discontinuous assortment of vegetation types creating random patches of color, texture, scale and diversity. Exotic vegetation dominates the landscape, with the palm tree being the only continuously used tree type along the roadway. The same description is true of the south side of Fred Waring Drive from San Pasqual Avenue to Portola Avenue. The south side of Fred Waring Drive east of Portola Avenue to Deep Canyon Road has parcels which back up to the roadway and have cinder block privacy walls or wood fencing to block the residents view of the roadway (see Figure 3). To accommodate the addition of two lanes to Fred Waring Drive, the residential properties on the north side would be removed. Therefore, visual impacts from the proposed project do not apply to these properties. Fred Waring Drive is not designated as a scenic highway/corridor, and due to the relatively flat terrain, residents have limited views of the surrounding area. However, to the south and west of the roadway, the Santa Rosa Mountains and San Jacinto Mountains are very dominant features, which create a scenic vista (see Figure 4). Within this section of Fred Waring Drive, utility lines are currently located along the north side of the roadway. These are recognized by the City as a negative element effecting the visual quality of the roadway. These utility lines are erected on 30' power poles, holding 7-12 individual utility lines (see Figure 3). 5 4 0 Visual Quality Assessment THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT The proposed project requires the acquisition and demolition of the residential properties on the north side of Fred Waring Drive. These acquisitions would also include the removal of the utility lines and poles, and the vegetation on those properties. The south side of Fred Waring Drive would experience a slight change, as the sidewalk would be extended into what is now the right hand lane, and the sidewalk would be continuous from San Pasqual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road. The removal of the north side properties would expose the homes immediately to the north to a six -lane arterial. Part of the project design would be to construct a sound/privacy wall on the backside of these properties and on the south side of Fred Waring Drive to protect the back yards of the properties fronting Goleta Avenue. Also included in the proposed project design, the overhead utility lines would be placed underground. The proposed project's additional travel lanes, sidewalks, and rights -of -ways would not use all of the property acquired on the north side of Fred Waring Drive. Approximately 40-80 ft of property would remain between the widened arterial and the newly constructed sound/privacy walls. HSA Design Group, Inc. is under contract to provide the City with preliminary landscape drawings for the north side of Fred Waring Drive. The design concept for re -landscaping the north side of Fred Waring Drive includes a "Leisure Trail" which would tie into the Civic Center Park Trail. Xerophytic vegetation could be presented in a botanical garden style, where pedestrians or bicyclists would be able to learn about desert flora in an informal and completely public space. This would be conducted in such as way as to create a unified appearance throughout the project area. The medians would also be landscaped with xerophytic vegetation in accordance to the City's General Plan Circulation Element, Policy 3.5. VISUAL IMPACTS The addition of one travel lane in each direction would increase the width of Fred Waring Drive from approximately 90 ft (27.4 m) to approximately 122.5 ft (37.3 m). The residents on the south side of Fred Waring Drive between Portola Avenue and Deep Canyon Road do not currently have a view of the roadway, due to the previously mentioned sound/privacy walls. Therefore, proposed project improvements would not have significant adverse effects on the views from these residences. The road widening would also have no significant adverse effect on the views of the multi -family residence and commercial properties on the south side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pasqual Avenue and Portola Avenue. The multi -family residence (just west of Portola Avenue) has an existing view of a four -lane arterial; the addition of two travel lanes in each direction would alter the view, but would have no adverse effect. Some of the units in the multi -family residence have views of the mountains to the west or south. All of the proposed project's construction would take place to the north of this residential complex, consequently, these scenic views and vistas would not be adversely affected. The widening of Fred Waring Drive would however, introduce the following changes to the views from this south side residence. First, all of the single-family and multi -family residences on the north side of Fred Waring Drive would be removed. These homes currently lack diversity in design, have a random color scheme, and in some cases are in a state of disrepair (see Figure 5). The vegetation on these properties is discontinuous in type, scale, and texture, would also be removed. 8 Visual Quality Assessment Additionally, the overhead utility lines would be placed underground, eliminating them from view. The residents would have an altered view to the north, which would include xerophytic (desert) landscaping on the raised median and the remaining property to be acquired by the City. These areas would both be professionally designed to create a connection between the built environment and the desert environment in which the proposed project is located. The landscaping would add to the visual quality of the view by establishing a continuous stretch of vegetation possessing similar elements of color and texture, and form. Second, the overhead utility lines would no longer be in view, for the proposed project would place them underground. The proposed project improvements would introduce positive effects on the visual quality of this view. Due to the proposed changes to the views as seen by the residents of the multi -family complex on the south side of Fred Waring Drive, there would be no significant adverse effects to the visual quality. Immediately behind the residential properties on the north side of Fred Waring Drive exists another row of single-family residences oriented to the north. The current view from the properties towards Fred Waring Drive is either completely or partially obstructed by the walls, vegetation, and homes fronting the north side of Fred Waring Drive, unless the parcel on Fred Waring Drive is vacant. Due to the removal of the north side properties for the proposed project, these residences would have a clear view of Fred Waring Drive, which could be perceived as an adverse visual effect (see Figure 6). However, the proposed project design would place a 6-8 ft (dependant on the Noise Analysis) sound/privacy wall on the northern edge of the property to be acquired by the City. This would shield these residents from views and noise created by Fred Waring Drive. Proposed project improvements would therefore have no significant adverse effects on the views from these residences. CONCLUSIONS The widening of Fred Waring Drive would introduce changes to the views of the sensitive receptors within the project location, though without creating any adverse visual impacts. As outlined above, many of these changes to the visual quality of the views would be positive. Project improvements would add a botanical style re -vegetation to the north side of the roadway, include xeroscaped medians, and aesthetically unattractive overhead utility lines would be placed underground. The scenic vistas of the Santa Rosa Mountains and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south and west respectively, would not be effected by the project improvements. The proposed project would alter the view of Fred Waring Drive by creating a more pleasing aesthetic environment for the residents of Palm Desert and it's visitors. 11 Visual Quality Assessment List of Contacts Aylaian, Lauri; City of Palm Desert, Project Administrator; telephone interview July 2000. Shepardson, Chuck; HSA Design Group, Inc., Landscape Architect; telephone interview July 2000. Smith, Stephen; City of Palm Desert, Planning Manager; telephone interview July 2000. 12 APPENDIX B AIR QUALITY FRED WARING DRIVE AIR QUALITY PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project would widen the existing Fred Waring Drive in the City of Palm Desert in the Coachella Valley of western Riverside County from four to six lanes between San Pasqual Avenue on the west to Deep Canyon Road on the east, for a distance of 0.76 miles. Included in the project would be raised median islands and meandering sidewalks. Acquisition of additional right-of-way for the project would require the demolition of 34 houses. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING California is divided by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) into air basins, which share similar meteorological and topographical features. The City of Palm Desert is in the Salton Sea Air Basin, which includes southwestern Riverside County and Imperial County. Both the Salton Sea Air Basin and eastern Riverside County include some of the hottest and driest portions of California. The Imperial and Coachella Valleys form a roughly V-shaped great depression, with its northern apex not far from where the San Jacinto and San Bernardino Mountains meet at San Gorgonio Pass. Bordered by the Peninsular Ranges on the southwest and the Colorado River, which forms the eastern boundary of Imperial County, the Salton Sea Basin lies in the most southeastern section of the Imperial -Coachella Trough. Although now separated, the trough was formerly continuous with the depression under the Gulf of California. Like most desert regions, the basin is windy throughout most of the year. With the exception of the summer months in Imperial County, winds are from the south and west. The wind has an easterly component in the Imperial Valley, allowing pollutants to enter from Mexico. The San Gorgonio Pass forms an entryway for pollutants to pass from the South Coast Air Basin to the Salton Sea Air Basin. Temperatures are very hot on summer days, with marked cooling at night. Jurisdiction over the Salton Sea Air Basin is split between the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which has authority over the Coachella Valley portion of the Basin, and the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, with headquarters in El Centro. National and State Standards Both the federal and state governments have established ambient air quality standards to protect public health. Standards are shown in Table 1. National Standards National ambient air standards are set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as required by the Clean Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August, 2000/Page 1 — Air Act, which also establishes deadlines for attainment and penalties for non -attainment by the specified deadlines. In July 1997, the EPA promulgated stricter standards for ozone and fine particulates (PM2.5), with up to 15 years allowed for attaining the PM2.5 standard. Attainment of the new 8-hour ozone standard would not be required until after the 1-hour standard is achieved. The PM10 standard was revised, but the existing PM,o standard remains in effect until attainment is achieved. Until there has been sufficient monitoring for the EPA to designate the PM2.5 attainment status for each region, the PM10 standard will remain the particulate standard of reference. However, federal enforcement of the new standards is currently on hold pending the outcome of an appeal by the EPA of a 2 to 1 decision by a 3-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on May 14, 1999. This decision removed the revised federal PM,0 standard; retained, but put a hold on implementing, the 8-hour ozone standard, and asked for further comments on the PM2.5 standard. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case in the term beginning in October 2000. State Standards California standards are established by the California Air Resources Board. They are generally stricter than national standards, but have no penalty for non -attainment. Regional Planning to Meet Standards Regionally, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepare the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the Coachella Valley, which contains measures to meet state and federal requirements. When approved by CARB and the federal EPA, the AQMP becomes part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August,2000/Page 2 Air Pollutant Ozone (03) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO,) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Suspended Particulate Matter (PM 101 Sulfates (SO.) Lead (Pb) Hydrogen Sulfide (H,S) Vinyl Chloride Visibility -Reducing Particles TABLE 1 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS State Standard >0.09 ppm, 1-hr avg. >9.0 ppm, 8-hr. avg. >20 ppm. 1-hr. avg. >0.25 ppm, 1-hr. avg. >.25 ppm 1-hr >0.04 ppm, 24-hr avg. >50 ug/m', 24-hr. avg. >30 u,g/m' AGM >25 ug/m3, 24-hr avg. >1.5 uz/m3, monthly avg. >0.03 ppm, 1-hr avg. >0.010 ppm, 24-hr avg. In sufficient amount to reduce prevailing visibility to less than 10 miles at relative humidity less than 70%. 1 observation Note: ppm = parts per million by volume > = greater than z = greater than or equal to ,ug/m' = micrograms per cubic meter AAM = annual arithmetic mean AGM = annual geometric mean Source: SCAQMD 1999 Air Quality Data Existing Air Oualitv National Primary >0.12 ppm, 1-hr avg. >0.08 ppm. 8-hour avg. >9.5 ppm, 8-hr. avg. >9.5 ppm, 8-hr. avg. >35 ppm, 1-hr. avg. >35 ppm, I-hr. avg. >0.0534 ppm, annual avg. >0.0534 ppm, annual avg. Secondary >0.12 ppm, 1-hr avg. >0.03 ppm, annual avg. >0.50 ppm, 3-hr. avg. >0.14 ppm, 24-hr. avg. >150 ug/m3, 24-hr avg. >150 ug/m', 24-hr avg.; >50 >50 gg/m' AAM µgjm3 AAM >1.5 ug/m', calendar quarter >1.5 u /m' The SCAQMD maintains a system of air monitoring stations throughout the South Coast Air Basin and the Coachella Valley portion of the Salton Sea Air Basin, which is designated SCAQMD Source Receptor Area 30. The Coachella Valley is designated a non -attainment area for the state and national ozone standards and for the state and national PM,„ standards. However, the Valley now meets national PM,,, standards and the ARB has recommended to the U.S. EPA that it be redesignated as a national PM„, attainment area The SCAQMD maintains monitoring stations in both Palm Springs and Indio. The Indio station monitors only Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August, 2000/Page 3 ozone and particulates; it consistently records PM,„ concentrations higher than in Palm Springs. Although there were several days where concentrations exceeded the national standard, the EPA's Natural Events Policy allows air districts to exclude samples collected during high wind days from measurements used to determine compliance with the standards. For this analysis, the station at Palm Springs is used to determine background concentrations. Even considering high wind days, there have been no exceedances of the national PM10 standard at the Palm Springs station during the past five years. The pollutants of concern for this analysis are ozone, nitrogen dioxide, fine particulate matter, and carbon monoxide. Ozone (03), a colorless toxic gas formed by photochemical reactions between reactive organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, irritates the lungs and damages materials and vegetation. Nitrogen dioxide ( NO2) is a secondary contaminant formed through a reaction between nitric oxide (NO) and atmospheric oxygen which irritates the lungs at high concentrations and contributes to ozone formation. Particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM,o ) causes a greater health risk than larger -sized particles, since these fine particles can be inhaled more easily and irritate the lungs by themselves and in combination with gases. Carbon monoxide (CO) interferes with the transfer of oxygen to the brain. Levels of ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and PM,o in SRA 30 for the past five years are shown and compared to national and state air quality standards in Table 2. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August,2000/Page 4 Pollutant Standards TABLE 2 SUMMARY OF AIR QUALITY DATA' COACHELLA VALLEY(SRA 30) AIR MONITORING STATION I 1995 11996 11997 11998 1999° Ozone (O,) State standard (1-hr. avg. >0.09 ppm) National standard (1-hr avg. >0.12 ppm) National standard (8-hr avg >0.08 ppm) Maximum 1-hr concentration (in ppm) .16 .16 .16° .17 .13 Maximum 8-hr concentration (in ppm) NM NM .12° .14 .11 Number of days state standard exceeded 49 26 45 40 27 Number of days national 1-hr standard exceeded 9 0 4 8 1 Number of days national 8-hr standard exceeded NM NM 31 38 21 Carbon Monoxide (CO) State standard (1-hr. avg. >20 ppm) National standard (1-hr avg. >35 ppm) State standard (8-hr. avg.>9.0 ppm) National standard (8-hr avg. z9.5 ppm) Maximum concentration 1-hr period (in ppm) 3 3 3 3 3 Maximum concentration 8-hr period (in ppm) 1.5 1.6 1.4 1.6 1.8 Number of days state/nat'I 1-hr standard exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 Number of days state 8-hr standard exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 Number of days national 8-hr standard exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) State standard (1-hr avg. >0.25 ppm) National standard (0.0534 AAM in ppm) Annual arithmetic mean (in ppm) .0223 .0210 .0158 .0170 .0195 Percent national standard exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 Maximum 1-hr concentration .09 .08 .07 .07 .07 Number of days state 1-hr standard exceeded 0 0 0 0 0 Suspended Particulates (PM,o) State standard (24-hr. avg. >50 4g/m') National standard (24-hr avg. >150 Asg/m') Maximum 24-hr concentration 199' 130 63 72 104 Percent samples exceeding state standard 44.3 3.3 1.8 5.2 5 Percent samples exceeding national standard 1.6 0 0 0 0 ppm = parts per million l µg/m' = micrograms per cubic meter NM = Not monitored ' Monitored at Indio b Less than 12 full months of data Source: SCAQMD Air Quality Data--1995 through 1999 Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August, 2000/Page 5 Summary The 1999 data in the Coachella Valley are generally consistent with patterns throughout the South Coast Air Basin where the fewest ozone alerts were recorded since records have been kept. As shown in Table 2, the area experiences high readings of ozone over the 8-hour measuring period. Carbon monoxide concentrations are very low, as are NO2 concentrations. PM10 concentrations at Palm Springs are well below the national ambient air quality standard and usually below the state PM,a standard. SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA A project's air quality impacts can be separated into short-term impacts due to construction and long-term permanent impacts from project operations. Determination of significant impact is the responsibility of the lead agency, which is the City of Palm Desert. Appendix G to the Environmental Checklist Form from the October 1998 CEQA Guidelines Revisions states that, where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to determine if the project would: Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? • Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including release in emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? Expose sensitive receptors (persons such as children, the elderly or persons with lung impairments that make them particularly susceptible to adverse impact from air pollutants) to substantial pollutant concentrations? • Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? For projects in the South Coast Air Basin, the City relies on significance thresholds recommended by the SCAQMD in its CEOA Air Quality Handbook. as revised in November 1993 and approved by the SCAQMD's Board of Directors. The SCAQMD's emission thresholds apply to all federally regulated air pollutants except lead, which is not exceeded in the SCAB. Construction and operational emissions are considered by the SCAQMD to be significant if they exceed the thresholds shown in Table 3. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August,2000/Page 6 TABLE 3 EMISSION THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR COACHELLA VALLEY Pollutant Construction Operations pounds/day tons/quarter pounds/day Carbon Monoxide (CO) 550 24.75 550 Sulfur Oxides (SO,) 150 6.75 150 Nitrogen Oxides (NO,) 100 2.5 100 Particulate Matter (PM 10) 150 6.75 150 Reactive Organic Compounds (ROC) 75 2.5 75 Source: South Coast Air Quality Management District, CEOA Air Oualitv Handbook, 1993 Toxic emissions are considered significant if they expose sensitive receptors to a cancer risk of 1 in 1 million or 10 in 1 million if best available control technology for toxics (T-BACT) is employed. An increase in carbon monoxide concentrations is significant if it causes an exceedance of a CO standard. In an area that already exceeds national or state CO standards, an increase is considered significant if the increase exceeds one part per million (ppm) for a 1-hour average or 0.45 ppm for an 8-hour average. AIR QUALITY IMPACTS Air quality impacts of a project may occur during construction and operation on both a regional and local scale. Construction impacts include airborne dust from grading, demolition, and dirt hauling and gaseous emissions from heavy equipment, delivery and dirt hauling trucks, employee vehicles, and paints and coatings. These impacts may affect regional pollutants, such as ozone, or localized pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, where the impacts occur very close to the source. Because the project will not add new traffic but instead accommodates traffic that is projected to occur in the absence of the improvements, there are no regional operational impacts. Construction Impacts Construction is scheduled to occur January 2001 to July 2001. The peak construction quarter would occur during the time that 4,000 cubic yards of soil would be imported and when the 34 houses would be demolished. Although daily truck loads are slightly higher during demolition, the peak day would occur after demolition when the surface area is fully exposed.. Demolition. Table A9-9 of the SCAQMD's CEOA Air Oualitv Handbook contains a formula for total demolition emissions, based on size of the building. For purposes of the analysis, the 34 houses averaging Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August,2000/Page 7 2,500 square feet each, are assumed to be demolished over a period of 40 working days. Because the buildings may contain asbestos, asbestos would be removed before demolition and taken to a disposal site authorized to receive hazardous materials, according to procedures specified in SCAQMD Rule 1403. The SCAQMD considers asbestos emissions mitigated to less than significant when Rule 1403 provisions are fully met. Grading/Excavation. Table A9-9 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District CEOA Air Oualitv Handbook (1993) states that each acre of graded or exposed soil releases 26.4 pounds per day of PM,o emissions. The analysis assumes that all of the project area, which totals 122 feet by 4,013 feet, would be exposed on the peak day. During the peak quarter, the analysis assumes that the entire area would be exposed for 25 working days following demolition. Peak day emissions are shown in Table 4; peak quarter emissions in Table 5. Dirt and Debris Piling. Table A9-9 of the SCAQMD's CEOA Air Oualitv Handbook states that one bulldozer will generate 21.8 pounds of PM 10 per hour of operation. The analysis assumes that there would be one dozer operating for eight hours a day for each of 40 days loading demolition debris and 10 days unloading dirt. No emissions are assumed from the transport of debris and dirt because trucks would comply with mitigation measures described in this report, including pre -moistening of soil, allowing adequate freeboard between top of soil and top of truck, and tightly covering all loads in transit. Exhaust Emissions From Construction Equipment. Representative equipment for the peak construction day and quarter would include one water truck, one dozer, two backhoe/loaders, and two compactors. Pavers would be required during the subsequent phase. All equipment except the water truck is assumed to operate for eight hours daily. The water truck is assumed to be in operation for four hours each day. Although not all equipment would necessarily be in use for the same amount of time every day during the quarter, the analysis assumes under worst -case conditions, that all equipment would operate for 65 days for the same number of hours as on the peak day. Exhaust emissions for this equipment were calculated on the basis of heavy equipment emission factors contained in Table A9-8-A in the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook. Daily emissions are shown in Table 4; peak quarter emissions in Table 5. Trucks. Disposal of the debris to a landfill site would require approximately 29 truck trips a day over a 40- day demolition period. The project would also require the import of 4,000 cubic yards of dirt. The analysis assumed this import would occur over a period of 10 days, requiring 23 truck trips on the peak day and an average of 22 trips the other 9 days. All truck emissions were analyzed using the CARB emission factors, MVEI7G 1.0c (1998). The analysis assumed that in addition to the 23 dirt trucks on the peak day and 22 trucks for the other 9 days, there would be two supply trucks serving the site each day throughout the quarter. Employee Vehicles. Different workers are on the site at different phases of construction. The analysis assumed there would be 20 workers on the peak day and throughout the 65-day quarter. Worker vehicle trips are assumed at the year 2010 Riverside County home -to -work trip length of 17 miles each way, contained in Table A9-5-B of the SCAQMD CEQA Handbook. Emissions were assessed with the CARB emission factors, MVEI7G 1.0c (1998). Odors. There are no known significant sources of odors on the site that could be released during construction. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August, 2000/Page 8 Although diesel equipment would emit some odors in their exhaust, these odors would not be sufficient to create a significant adverse impact. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August,2000/Page 9 TABLE 4 MAXIMUM DAILY CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS (in pounds per day) Source Category Pollutant Carbon Reactive Oxides of Oxides of Particulate Monoxide Organic Nitrogen Sulfur Matter (CO) Compounds (NOx) (SOx)' (PM 10) (ROC) Earthmoving/ 297 Grading (Fugitive Dust) Dirt Piling 1 174 Diesel -Powered Equipment i 29 I 6 61 6 3 I Trucks I 7 I 1 I 9 I 1 Employee Vehicles I 7 I 1 I 1 I TOTAL I 43 I 8 I 71 6 I 772 SCAQMD Significance 550 75 100 150 150 Thresholds for lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day Construction in Coachella Valley ISignificant Impact? I NO I NO I NO NO I YES MVEI7G does not include sulfur oxide concentrations because they are negligible — Less than 0.5 pounds Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August, 2000/Page 10 TABLE 5 PEAK QUARTER CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS (in tonss per quarter) Source Category Pollutant Carbon Reactive Oxides of Oxides of Particulate Monoxide Organic Nitrogen Sulfur Matter (CO) Compounds (NOx) (SOx)` (PM10) (ROC) Demolition 0.06 Earthmoving/ 3.71 Grading (Fugitive Dust) Dirt Piling I 4.36 Diesel -Powered Equipment I 0.94 0.19 1.97 0.20 0.07 Trucks I 0.21 0.03 I 0.29 0.02 Employee Vehicles 1 0.23 0.03 I 0.04 — TOTAL I 1.38 0.25 I 2.30 0.20 8.22 SCAQMD Significance 24.75 2.50 2.50 6.75 6.75 Thresholds for Construction Significant Impact? I NO NO I NO NO YES MVEI7G does not include sulfur oxide concentrations because they are negligible — T ecc than n nn5 tnnc Summary of Construction Impacts Before mitigation, there would be significant emissions of PM,0 on the peak day and in the peak quarter. Operation Impacts The project would not have any significant adverse air quality impacts after construction is completed. The road widening would not accommodate traffic beyond what is projected to occur without the widening. Therefore, the roadway would not generate increased emissions. Carbon monoxide concentrations would decrease with the project. In the absence of the planned improvements, the City of Palm Desert would be unable to maintain traffic flow at LOS C and there could be a slight increase in carbon monoxide concentrations at the intersections where widening is planned. However, the roadway's contribution to carbon monoxide concentrations would not cause state and national CO standards to be exceeded whether or not the project is completed because background levels in the area are extremely low and total traffic is not sufficient to cause a CO hotspot, even when background levels are added in. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August 2000/Page 11 MITIGATION MEASURES The City of Palm Desert shall ensure that the following mitigation measures are employed in order to reduce construction emissions to the maximum extent feasible. 1; u itive Dust 1. All construction contractors shall comply with SCAQMD regulations, including Rule 402, the Nuisance Rule, and Rule 403, Fugitive Dust. The area undergoing grading is under the minimum size of 100 acres for which Rule 403 requires that a grading plan be submitted to the District prior to beginning work. The rule, however, requires that all grading projects apply best available control measures for fugitive dust. To insure that the project is in full compliance with both dust and nuisance regulations, the contractor will do all of the following: A. Moisten soil not more than 15 minutes prior to moving soil and three times a day, or four times a day under windy conditions, in order to maintain soil moisture of 12%. B. On the last day of active operations prior to a weekend, holiday, or any other period when active operations will not occur for four or more days, apply water with a chemical stabilizer diluted to not less than 1/20 of the concentration required to maintain a stabilized surface for a period of six months. C. Apply chemical stabilizers to disturbed surface areas (completed grading areas) with five days of completing grading or apply dust suppressants or vegetation sufficient to maintain a stabilized surface for six months. D. Water debris or soil piles hourly or cover with temporary coverings. E. Water exposed surfaces not undergoing active grading at least twice a day under calm conditions. Water as often as needed on windy days when winds are less than 25 miles per day or during very dry weather in order to maintain a surface crust and prevent the release of visible emissions from the construction site. F. Wash mud -covered tires and under -carriages of trucks leaving construction sites. G. Provide for street sweeping, as needed, on adjacent roadways to remove dirt dropped by construction vehicles or mud which would otherwise be carried off by trucks departing project sites. H. Cease grading during periods when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. The above measures will reduce fugitive dust from grading, demolition, and debris piling by 60%. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August 2000/Page 12 Eauinment A. Turn off equipment when not in use for longer than five minutes. The above measure will reduce equipment emissions by 10%. Construction emissions after mitigation are shown in Tables 6 and 7. TABLE 6 MAXIMUM DAILY CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS AFTER MITIGATION (in pounds per day) Source Category Pollutant Carbon Reactive Oxides of Oxides Particulate Monoxide Organic Nitrogen of Sulfur Matter (CO) Compounds (NOx) (SOx)' (PM10) (ROC) Total Emissions Before Mitigation 43 8 71 6 475 Earthmoving/ 119 Grading (Fugitive Dust) (60% reduction) Dirt Piling (60% reduction) 70 Diesel -Powered Equipment 26 5 55 5 3 (10% reduction) Trucks 7 1 9 1 Employee Vehicles 7 1 1 TOTAL 40 7 65 5 193 SCAQMD Significance 550 75 100 150 150 Thresholds for lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day lb/day Construction Significant Impact? NO NO NO NO YES ' MVEI7G does not include sulfur oxide concentrations because they are negligible — 1 esc than 0 S nnnnric Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August 2000/Page 13 TABLE 7 PEAK QUARTER CONSTRUCTION EMISSIONS AFTER MITIGATION (in tons per quarter) Source Category Pollutant Carbon Reactive Oxides of Oxides of Particulate Monoxide Organic Nitrogen Sulfur Matter (CO) Compounds (NOx) (SOx)' (PM10) (ROC) Total En fissions Before 1.36 0.25 2.30 0.20 8.22 Mitigation Demolition 0.02 Earthmoving/ 1.48 Grading (Fugitive Dust) Dirt Piling I I I 1.74 Diesel -Powered Equipment I 0.85 0.17 1.77 I 0.14 I 0.06 Trucks 0.21 0.03 0.29 0.02 Employee Vehicles 0.23 0.03 0.04 TOTAL I 1.29 0.23 2.10 0.14 3.32 SCAQMD Significance 24.75 2.50 2.50 6.75 6.75 Thresholds for Construction Significant Impact? I NO NO I NO I NO I NO MVEI7G does not include sulfur oxide concentrations because they are negligible — T rcc than (1 (1(15 tnnc SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION After mitigation, emissions of PM,() would still be significant on the peak day but not in the peak quarter. Fred Waring Drive Project Draft Air Quality Report August 2000/Page 14 APPENDIX C GELOLOGY & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Rug 15 00 01:49p p-2 Sladden Engineering 6782 Stanton Ave., Suite E, Buena Park, CA 90621 (562) 864-4121 (714) 523-0952 Fax (714) 523-1369 39-725 Garand Ln., Suite G. Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 772-3893 Fax (760) 772-3895 August 10.2000 Project No. 544-9237 00-08-352 ASL Consulting Engineers 16241 Laguna Canyon Road, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92618 Attention: Mr. Kekoa Anderson Project: Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Palm Desert, California Subject: Geology & Seismic Information The project site is located within the central Coachella Valley which is part of the broader Salton Trough geomorphic province. The Salton Trough is a northwest trending depression that extends from the Gulf of California to the Banning Pass. Structurally the Salton Trough is dominated by several northwest trending faults, most notable of which is the San Andreas system. A relatively thick sequence of sedimentary soils have been deposited in the Coachella Valley portion of the Salton Trough from Miocene to present times. These sediments are predominately terrestrial in nature with some lacustrian and minor marine deposits. The mountains surrounding the Coachella Valley are composed primarily of Precambrian metamorphic and Mesozoic granitic rock. Local geologic units consist of Quaternary aeolian and alluvial deposits. The Coachella Valley is situated in one of the more seismically active areas of California. The San Andreas fault zone is considered capable of generating a maximum credible earthquake of magnitude 8.0 and due to its proximity to the project site (approximately 6.5 to 8 miles) should be considered the design fault for the project. Several significant seismic events have affected the Coachella Valley during the past 50 years. The events include Desert Hot Springs - 1948 (6.5 Magnitude), Palm Springs - 1986 (5.9 Magnitude), Desert Hot Springs - 1992 (6.1 Magnitude), Landers - 1992 (7.5 Magnitude) and Big Bear - 1992 (6.6 Magnitude), Twentynine Palms 1999 (7.2 Magnitude). The site is not located in any State of California Earthquake Fault zones (Hart 1994) but is mapped in the Riverside County Ground Shaking Hazard Zone IV. No known active faults have been identified on or adjacent to the site. Aug 15 00 01:49p p.3 August 10, 2000 -2- Project No. 544-9237 00-08-352 Secondary seismic hazards related to ground shaking include liquefaction, ground deformation, areal subsidence, tsunamis, and seiches. Due to the inland location of the site, hazards from tsunamis are considered very low. At the present time, no water storage reservoirs are located in the immediate vicinity of the site, therefore, hazards from seiches are considered negligible at this time. Non -tectonic ground deformation consists of cracking of the ground with little to no displacement. This type of deformation is not caused by fault rupture. Rather it is generally associated with differential shaking of two or more geologic units with differing engineering characteristics. Liquefaction may also cause ground deformation. Because the site is flat with consistent geologic material (alluvium), and has a low potential for liquefaction, the potential for detrimental ground deformation is also considered to be low. The project site is in an area where sheet flooding and erosion could occur. Appropriate project design, construction, and maintenance can minimize the site sheet flooding potential. The site is located within an active blowsand area and the potential for wind erosion and related dust control problems should be considered in site development plans and during construction. Due to the depth to groundwater, specific Iiquefaction analyses were not performed. Based upon the depth to groundwater, the potential for liquefaction and the related surficial affects of liquefaction impacting the site are considered negligible. The site rs located within an active seismic area of Southern California within approximately 11 kilometers of the San Andreas fault. Strong ground motion resulting from earthquake activity along the nearby San Andreas or San Jacinto fault systems is likely to impact the site during the anticipated lifetime of the structures. Structures should be designed by professionals familiar with the geologic and seismic setting of the site. As a minimum, structure design should conform with Uniform Building Code (UBC) requirements for Seismic Zone 4. Pertinent seismic design parameters as included within the 1997 UBC are summarized on the following page. If you have questions regarding this letter, please contact the undersigned. Respectfully submitted, SLADDEN ENGINE Brett L. Anderson Principal Engineer Letter/pc Copies: 4/ASL Consulting Engineers 1/Myra Franks & Associates Richard L. Richins Sr. Engineering Geologist • Rug 15 00 01:49p p.4 August 10, 2000 -3- Project No. 544-9237 00-08-3 52 1997 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE INFORMATION The International Conference of Building Officials 1997 Uniform Building Code contains substantial revisions and additions to the earthquake engineering section summarized in Chaptei 16. New concepts contained in the updated code that will likely be relevant to construction of the proposed structures are summarized below. Ground shaking is expected to be the primary hazard most likely to affect the site, based upon proximity to significant faults capable of generating large earthquakes. Major fault zones considered to be most likely to create strong ground shaking at the site are listed below. Approximate Distance Fault Zone From Site San Andreas San Jacinto 11 km 30km Fault Type (1997 UBC) A A Based on our field observations and understanding of local geologic conditions, the soil profile type judged applicable to this site is Sp, generally described as stiff or dense soil. The site is located within UBC Seismic Zone 4. The following table presents additional coefficients and factors relevant to seismic mitigation for new construction upon adoption of the 1997 code. Seismic Source San Andreas San Jacinto Near -Source Acceleration Factor, N, Near -Source Seismic Velocity Coefficient Factor, N, C, 1.0 1.2 0.44 Na 1.0 1.0 0.44 N. Seismic Coefficient C, 0.64 N,, 0.64N„ Stockton Engineering APPENDIX D POPULATION & HOUSING DRAFT CITY OF PALM DESERT PROPOSED WIDENING OF FRED WARING DRIVE REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. RELOCATION LAW REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN 2 III. REDEVELOPMENT LAW REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN 4 IV. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION / REVIEW AND PLAN ADOPTION 5 DRAFT I. INTRODUCTION This replacement housing plan has been prepared to meet to goals. The first is to describe how the City of Palm Desert will meet the needs of the residents living on Fred Waring Drive who will be displaced by the proposed street widening project. The second is to describe how the City will replenish the housing stock that will likely be demolished in order to accomplish the project. In accomplishing these two goals, the City of Palm Desert strives to fulfill the requirements of two separate laws requiring preparation of a replacement housing plan. The City would like to avoid the confusion that would undoubtedly result from the preparation of two separate replacement housing plans, in addition to a relocation plan. for a single project. The two laws in question are: Chapter 16 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, which is implemented through Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations; and Section 33413 of the Community Redevelopment Law. found in Health and Safety Code Section 33000. For clarity and ease of understanding. this plan will refer to the former as the "Relocation Law" and the latter as the "Redevelopment Law." RELOCATION LAW REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN The goal of the replacement housing plan required by the Relocation Law is generally to make sure that any residents who have to move so that the street can be widened have someplace new to move. The "someplace new" is referred to as "comparable replacement housing." and must meet certain requirements. including being functionally equivalent to the homes replaced and being financially affordable to the displaced residents. The City's relocation consultants have determined that there is adequate housing available on the market to accommodate the residents on Fred Waring Drive who will need to be displaced. However. the available housing is considerably more expensive than the homes that will be purchased on Fred Waring Drive: enough so that the available housing doesn't meet the requirement for being financially affordable to the displaced residents. There are a number of ways in which the City could choose to remedy this situation. They could build more houses and sell them at affordable prices; they could move the houses themselves to another location; they could rehabilitate run down houses to make them comparable; or they could make super -payments on behalf of the residents to bring the available homes within the financial means of the people who are displaced. The City has chosen to use the last method to meet their obligation to provide for those people who will be displaced by the widening of Fred Waring Drive. Because of this decision. some of the items to be addressed in the replacement housing plan required by the Relocation Law aren't really applicable. The Relocation Law requires that the replacement housing plan address things like zoning obstacles and environmental impact. neither of which apply unless a new housing development is being constructed for the people who will be displaced. In the text that follows. discussion will Page 1 City of Palm Desert Replacement Housing Plan Proposed Widening of Fred Waring Drive DRAFT be focused on only those portions of the replacement housing plan that actually apply when super -payments are used to make comparable replacement housing available. The Relocation Plan and the Residential Relocation Assistance Program Handbook. both available from the City of Palm Desert, have much more information relevant to the people who live on Fred Waring Drive and who will likely have to move due to the road widening project. You can call (760) 776-6421 to request a copy of either of these documents. REDEVELOPMENT LAW REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN As stated previously, the replacement housing plan required by the Redevelopment Law is intended to ensure that affordable homes are not depleted in the community. The idea here is to make sure that one affordable home is added to the community's inventory for every affordable home that is destroyed. For this project, that means that the City of Palm Desert should add twenty-four single family homes and six multi -family homes to the affordable housing stock to replace the homes that will likely be demolished on the north side of Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. This replacement housing is intended to replenish the community's affordable housing stock. not to actually house the residents who are displaced from their homes on Fred Waring Drive. Therefore. the latter part of this replacement housing plan will focus on the City's plans to renovate dilapidated housing and construct new homes such that there is no net loss in affordable housing in the City. II. RELOCATION LAW REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN Information regarding the manner in which displaced Fred Waring residents will be accommodated is provided here in a question and answer format. More detailed procedural information is contained in the Relocation Plan and the Residential Information Handbook. both of which are available from the City of Palm Desert. Q. How will housing be provided for the people who have to move so that Fred Waring Drive can be widened? A. The City's relocation consultants found that there is housing available that is comparable replacement housing in all regards but price. Therefore, payment of amounts in excess of the caps in the Relocation Guidelines will make available comparable replacement housing. Replacement housing for the residents displaced by the widening of Fred Waring Drive will be made available by payment of a "super -payment". The super -payment will be an amount in excess of the $22.500 cap for owner/occupants and $5.250 cap for tenants. The residents can choose a home or apartment anywhere they want to live: they are not restricted to the City of Palm Desert. Pag2 City of Palm Desert Replacement Housing Plan Proposed Widening of Fred Waring Drive Q. A. DRAFT When will people receive their super -payments so that they can move? The City has already started issuing Letters of Entitlement to residents who qualify for relocation benefits. including the super -payment. The super -payment and relocation benefits will be available whenever the displaced residents move into their new home, as long as it is within one year of the date they move out of their home on Fred Waring. Q. How will replacement housing for the displaced residents be financed, and how much money will be used to provide it? A. Project funds have been made available for payment of the super -payments. These project funds will cover all relocation benefits, including housing differential and rental assistance payments. $2,088,000 has been allocated for payment of these benefits; the City will solicit reimbursement of a portion of project funds from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. Q. A. Q. A. How much will displacees have to pay for replacement housing? Replacement dwellings will be purchased, rented, or leased from properties available on the open market. Therefore. the rates will be established by market forces. and not be the City or other governmental agencies. For replacement homes which are purchased with the aid of a mortgage loan, appraisals necessary to obtain the loans will be required by the lenders. These appraisals will verify appropriateness of the purchase prices. Who will manage the replacement housing and provide social services? No new rental housing will be constructed to accommodate the people displaced from their homes and apartments on Fred Waring Drive. so there will be no need for housing management and social services. Q. How will rent levels be maintained for those who choose to rent, rather than buy, replacement housing? A. The super -payments made for displaced persons who chose to rent replacement housing will include rental assistance payments for forty-two months. These rental assistance payments will allow the displaced residents to sign long-term leases which lock in the rental rates for that period of time. The rental assistance payments will be based upon the lower of the rental rate of the replacement dwelling and the adjusted gross monthly income of the resident. This will assure that the rent levels of the replacement housing are affordable to the displaced residents. Q. What happens to the proceeds from rental, sale, or resale of replacement housing? A. No such proceeds are anticipated because the replacement housing will be owned by the residents or by private parties. not by the City or another governmental Pagi} City of Palm Desert Replacement Housing Plan Proposed Widening of Fred Waring Drive DRAFT Financing schemes discussed here are subject to change due to cash flow considerations and constraints and details of specific development agreements. Article 34 Approval: The requirements for approval of the State voters imposed by Article 34 of the California Constitution (or that approval of voters has been obtained) Schedule for Construction and Renovation: Renovation of the two single family homes on Rebecca Road was recently completed. The homes are now being offered through a realtor to qualifying low income families. Rehabilitation of the twelve unit apartment complex on Santa Rosa Way is scheduled to begin later in the year, and be completed in late 2001. (If new units are added, the construction of the entire complex will likely extend into 2002.) The new single- and multi -family homes to be constructed on the 40-acre site will be designed in 2000 and 2001, and will be constructed during 2002 and 2003. IV. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, REVIEW, AND ADOPTION OF PLAN This replacement housing plan will be reviewed, commented upon. and adopted in accordance with the combined requirements of the Relocation Law and the Redevelopment Law. An advisory committee will be established to review and comment upon the plan: committee members will include residents who will be displaced and representatives of agencies in the Coachella Valley that are knowledgeable regarding local housing issues. The schedule for review and adoption is tentatively planned as follows: Issue draft Replacement Housing Plan Invite residents to elect advisory committee members General notice of plan / distribution for comment Appoint residents to committee (if none are elected) Appoint agency representatives to committee Committee review and approval period 22 City Council and Redevelopment Agency plan adoption 8 May 2000 8 May 2000 8 May 2000 22 May 2000 22 May 2000 May — 8 June 2000 22 June 2000 Comments on this plan should be directed in writing to: Lauri Aylaian, City of Palm Desert. 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. Palm Desert. CA 92260. Pag6 Relocation Plan & Last Resort Housing Replacement Plan As Prepared For The City of Palm Desert By Overland Resources, Inc. 77-564 Country Club Dr Suite 150-140 Palm Desert, CA 92211 DRAFT April 6, 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS 3 TERM OF OCCUPANCY 3 ETHNICITY AND LANGUAGE 4 MINOR AGED CHILDREN & STUDENTS 5 RELOCATION AREA PREFERENCE 6 INCOME CATEGORIES 6-7 REPLACEMENT SITE NEEDS 8 DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHARACTERISTICS 9 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 10 PROPOSED PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPS 10 REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES 10-13 Home Sales in Palm Desert 11 Apartments for Rent 12 Single Family Homes for Rent 13 CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT 14 TEMPORARY HOUSING 14 PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS 14 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 14-15 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION / PLAN REVIEW 15 RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES 15-18 PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS 18 EVICTION POLICY 19 APPEALS POLICY 19 PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT 19 ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS 20 ATTACHMENTS PROJECT SITE MAP 1 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE-TENANT/OCCUPANT 2 GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE-OWNER/OCCUPANT 3 RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION HANDBOOK (ENGLISH) 4 RESIDENTIAL INFORMATION HANDBOOK (SPANISH) 5 RELOCATION APPEALS PROCEDURE 6 APPENDIX 1. PROJECT AREA PHOTOGRAPHS A INTRODIICTION In 1990, the Coachella Valley Association of Governments' ("CVAG") Area Transportation Study reviewed traffic across the Coachella Valley and made recommendations for accommodating traffic anticipated for the year 2010. This study recommended that Fred Waring Drive be widened to six lanes in order to meet projected traffic volumes for 2010. In fall 1993, the City of Palm Desert ("City") staff met with representatives of La Quinta, Indian Wells and CVAG to review the plans for Fred Waring Drive. At that time, funding was not available and traffic levels did not warrant increasing the number of travel lanes, but the expectation was that by 2004, a six -lane thoroughfare could be required. (See Project Site Map- Attachment 1). In response to a number of comments from the public, the City of Palm Desert Public Works Department reviewed the traffic volumes in late 1999, and performed a needs analysis for the proposed widening. The analysis found that portions of Fred Waring Drive were operating at a Level of Service (LOS) "D" or lower. Other portions of Fred Waring Drive that were operating at LOS "C" would likely decline to LOS "E" by 2003. The City has established LOS "C" as their standard, so current traffic on parts of Fred Waring Drive exceeds the standards for a four lane road. Consequently, the City has hired consultants to review options for widening the road, to prepare an environmental study on the proposed widening, and to develop budget costs for right-of-way acquisition, design and construction of such a project. The section of road to be addressed by this report is between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. With successful completion of the environmental studies, design and any necessary right-of-way acquisition, widening to six lanes for this section of Fred Waring Drive could begin construction in July, 2001. The proposed project (the "Project") is intended to include six travel lanes, bike lanes, golf cart paths, sidewalks, and landscaped medians. However, since no design work has been completed, it is premature to say whether or not all amenities can be provided, how wide they will be, or how they will be configured in any given area. The City of Palm Desert has retained Overland Resources, Inc. to prepare an appropriate Relocation Plan (the "Plan") and to administer the City's Relocation Assistance Program. The Plan for this Project provides the results of a needs assessment survey, a housing resource study and details of the City's proposed relocation program. The Plan sets forth policies and procedures necessary to conform with statutes and regulations established by the California Relocation Assistance Law, California Government Code section 7260 et seq. (the "CRAL") and the California Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines, Title 25, Califomia Code of Regulations, chapter 6, section 6000 et seq. (the "Guidelines"). No displacement activities will take place prior to the required reviews and approval of this Plan. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 2 ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS Information for the preparation of the Plan was obtained through personal interviews with 37 of the proposed project area residents. Two households did not respond to request letters and the information for these households was received over the telephone. The potential displacees include 21 owner/occupant households and 16 tenant households. There is a non-profit organization operating a group home for minor children that customarily houses between 2 and 6 residents. There are an estimated 140 persons who will be displaced as a result of the proposed project. The household characteristics and needs are described below. TERM OF OCCUPANCY 1 to 2 years 3 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11 to 15 years 16 to 20 years 21 to 22 years 1 12 households 11 households 6 households 3 households 1 household 1 household Term of Occupancy 1-2 3-5 • Households 12 11 6 3 1 1 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-22 1 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 3 ETHNICITY AND LANGUAGE Forty (40%) percent of the households are Caucasian and English speaking. The majority forty-two (42%) percent of the households are Hispanic and speak Spanish as their primary language. Three (3%) percent are African American and are English speaking. The remaining (18%) percent of the households are of diverse cultures such as Italian, Asian, and Mexican American descent and speak English. Communication with Spanish speaking households is possible through interpretation by other family members and the relocation consulting staff. 1 Ethnic Groups 6% 3% 341 qii40% Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 4 • Hispanic • Caucasion Caucasion and Hispanic p Italian/Caucasion • Asian/Hispanic • Unknown ▪ African American MINOR AGED CHILDREN & STUDENTS 45.9 % percent of the population are between 0-20 years of age. The majority of these children attend local schools and/or childcare centers. The majority of the households with school aged children prefer to stay within the current school boundaries so that the children's school schedule will not be disrupted at the time of displacement. The children's enrollment characteristics are noted below: Lincoln Elementary 18 Home Teaching/Child Care 14 Palm Desert High School 9 College of the Desert 9 Palm Desert Middle School 8 Washington Elementary 5 41-50 3% 11% - 71+ Unknown 61-70 1% 51-60 3% - 3140 21% 5% 21-30 10% Age Groups Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 5 0-10 —23% 11-20 23% ® 0-10 . 11-20 021-30 0 31-40 ▪ 41-50 ®51-60 • 61-70 071+ • Unknown RELOCATION AREA PREFERENCE 98% percent of all households interviewed specified that they would choose to relocate to another home in the City of Palm Desert. 2% percent indicated they would consider housing in the Cities of La Quinta or Unincorporated areas of Riverside County. INCOME CATEGORIES The table below shows the income categories for those households that provided income information during the survey interview: The average family size for owner occupants is 4 with an average household income of $39,816 (Medium Income). Tenants who provided their income information averaged an annual income of $21,240 (Very Low) with an average of four in a household. $50,000.00 $40,000.00 H $30,000.00 N $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $- Income Averages Fred Waring Drive Owner Occupants Tenants Family of four (4) $39,816.00 $21,240.00 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 6 RIVERSIDE COUNTY lY INCOME • yTEG;%RY TABLE Note' Chart is based on HUD income figures operative as of February, 1999. 'INCOME CATEGORY 1 Very low 25% $8,263 Very low 30% $9,915 Very low 35% $11,568 Very low 40% $13,220 Very low 45% $14,872 Very Low 50% $16,525 Lower 55% $18,177 Lower 60% $19,830 Lower 65% $21,483 Lower 70% $23,135 Lower 75% $24,788 Lower: HUD 80% $26,440 Medium Medium Medium Median: HUD Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate: HUD Income Eligibility Limits 2 3 4 5 6 $9,438 $10,625 $11,800 $12.750 $13,688 $11,325 $12,750 $14,160 $15,300 $16,425 $13,213 $14,875 $16,520 $17,850 $19,163 $15,100 $17,000 $18,880 $20,400 $21,900 $16,988 $19,125 $21,240 $22,950 $24,637 818,875 $21,250 $23,600 $25,500 $27.375 $20,762 $23,375 $25,960 $28,050 $30,112 $22,650 $25,500 $28,320 $30,600 $32,850 $24,538 $27,625 $30,680 $33,150 $35,588 $26,425 $29,750 $33,040 $35,700 $38,325 $28,313 $31,875 $35,400 $38,250 $41,063 $30,200 $34,000 $37,760 $40,800 $43,800 85% $28,093432,088 $36,125 $40,120 $43,350 $46,538 90% $29,745 $33,975 $38,250 $42,480 $45,900 $49,275 95% $31,398 $35,863 $40,375 $44,840 $48,450 $52,013 100% $33,050 $37,750 $42,500 $47,200 $51,000 $54.750 105% $34,703 $39,638 $44,625 $49,560 $53,550 $57,488 110% $36,355 $41,525 $46,750 $51,920 $56,100 $60,225 115% $38,008 $43,413 $48,875 $54,280 $56,650 $62,963 120% $39.660 $45,300 $51,000 $56.640 $61,200 $65,700 7 8 $14,638 $15,575 $17,565 $18,690 S20,493 $21,805 S23,420 $24,290 $26,347 $28,035 $29,275 $31,150 $32,202 $34,265 $35,130 $37,380 $38,058 $40,495 $40,985 $43,610 $43,913 $46,725 $46,840 $49,840 $49,768 $52,955 $52,695 $56,070 $55,623 $59,185 $58,550 $62,300 $61,478 $65,415 $64,405 $68,530 $67,333 $71,645 $70,260 $74,760 PERCENT OF ALLOWABLE MEDIAN INCOME FOR A FAMILY OF (4) IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Median Income S47,200 \o (AP ��o ��\° ��`o A��o \° co 40 co Percent of Allowable Median City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 7 Income o\o REPLACEMENT SITE NEEDS The interviews with occupants revealed the following information on housing type and bedroom count: Tenants Have Need Apartments # of Bedrooms 1 3 3 2 9 10 3 0 0 Single Family Residence # of Bedrooms 2 0 0 3 5 3 4 0 1 • Owner/Occupants Have Need Single Family Residence # of Bedrooms 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 19 17 4 2 4 Non -Profit Business Non -Profit Business # of Bedrooms 4 1 1 ' Includes 3 bedroom home that is for rent Relocation regulations require that all households be relocated into dwelling dwellings of sufficient size to assure decent, safe and sanitary living conditions. The State Building Code establishes the maximum occupancy requirements. Some of the families that were interviewed currently reside in overcrowded conditions. For this reason, they will receive assistance to obtain replacement dwellings with more bedrooms than they currently occupy. It is estimated that 4 households will require replacement dwellings larger than they currently occupy. One three bedroom single family residence is available for rent and counted in the above table for the purpose of this study. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 8 DEMOGRAPHICS AND CHARACTERISTICS City of Palm Desert- Demographic Profile This information is compiled from public documents and is not guaranteed. Population 0-15 16-21 22-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Male 1744 (8.9%) 802 (4.1%) 2319 (11.8%) 1459 (7.4%) 959 (4.9%) 970 (4.9%) 1577 (8.0%) 1833 (9.3%) 731 (3.7%) 1805 (9.2%) 1414 (7.2%) 1167 (5.9%) 1002 (5.1%) 1886 (9.6%) Total Population = 19,668 Male Marital Status Married 3,729 55.2% Separated 94 1.4% Divorced 699 10.3% Unmarried 2,232 33.0% Female Marital Status Married 3,710 59.6% Separated 132 2.1% Divorced 1,206 19.4% Unmarried 1,177 18.9% Income (x $1000) 0-9.9 597 8.0% 10-24.9 1,757 23.6% 25-34.9 1,027 13.8% 35-49.9 1,393 18.7% 50-74.9 1,196 16.1% 75-99.9 603 8.1% 100+ 876 11.8% ' Education No High School 2,363 25.2% High School 3,044 32.4% AA Degree 1,131 12.0% BA/BS 1,913 20.4% Grad Degree 939 10.0% Profession Executive 1,294 18.1% Specialist 1,239 17.4% Sales/Technical 3,040 42.6% Farmer/Fisher 186 2.6% Craft/Repair 871 12.2% Blue Collar 503 7.1% Travel time To Work 0-10 2,157 24.0% 10-20 3,902 43.4% 20-40 1,984 22.1% 40-60 117 1.3% 60-90 95 1.1% 90+ 412 4.6% Work At Home 326 3.6% Number Of Cars 1 1,553 33.8% 2 2,125 46.3% 3 623 13.6% 4+ 236 5.1% None 53 1.2% Monthly Homeowner Cost $0-799 583 21.5% $800-1249 1,014 37.4% 1250-1999 743 27.4% $2000+ 368 13.6% Average Cost $804 Monthly Renter Cost $0-499 321 11.4% $500-749 1,597 56.9% $750-999 494 17.6% $1000+ 394 14.0% Average Cost $712 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 9 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES One of the four bedroom homes is occupied by a nonprofit organization, C.H.A.R.L.E.E. Family Care, Inc. It is a group home staffed with trained Family Care Parents who provide a safe, structured environment to children between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age with a history of abuse and neglect. These children need to be a permanent part of a stable family structure as well as an integral part of the community in which they live. The CHARLEE environment restores and, in some cases provides for the first time, patterns of everyday interaction that a normal, healthy family enjoys. Consideration and attention to the special needs of this household will be given. PROPOSED PROJECT SITE PHOTOGRAPHS See Appendix A REPLACEMENT HOUSING RESOURCES A resource survey was undertaken shortly after interviewing the occupants of the proposed Project area to identify comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings available in close proximity to the proposed Project site. Three (1) bedroom apartments, nine (2) bedroom apartments, One (2) bedroom single family dwelling, nineteen (3) three bedroom single family dwellings and five (4) bedroom single family dwellings will be required to adequately relocate the Project site households. Therefore, the survey focused on confirming the availability of the number of comparable, decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings that contain the required minimum number of bedrooms, are of adequate size for each household, and are comparable with respect to the number of rooms and habitable living space. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 10 Shown below is a sampling of available, comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings found in the survey area which are of adequate size and contain the required number of bedrooms for each household, and their rent or purchase levels and location. Comparable Single family Homes For Sale in the City of Palm Desert 12 Bedroom Homes 40687 W. Lacosta $134,900.00 73263 San Nicolas $139,000.00 74614 Pepper Dr $149,900.00 13 Bedroom Homes 44673 San Clemente $139,500.00 72765 Sonora $149,900.00 44620 Santa Margarita $139,500.00 73953 Olive $165,000.00 45771 Panorama $155,000.00 42555 Washington $150,000.00 77158 Edinborough $169,900.00 72815 Davis $174,500.00 74718 Edinborough $169,900.00 72815 Davis $174,500.00 74178 Pepper Tree Dr. $159,000.00 74231 De Anza $159,900.00 74470 Candlewood $163,500.00 37548 Holister $159,900.00 48240 Prairie $172,500.00 71405 Mesa Trail $174,900.00 74533 Pepper Tree $179,000.00 73760 Krug $159,000.00 14 Bedroom Homes 43620 Texas $155,000.00 74420 Buttonwood $164,900.00 74645 Yucca Tree $175,000.00 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 11 Palm Desert Apartments For Rent Date Type Amount Bed N Bath # 3/3/00 APT S 545 00 1 1 3/3/00 APT S 595.00 1 1 313/00 APT S 695 00 1 1 3/3/00 APT S 700.00 2 2 3/3/00 APT S 700 00 2 1 3/3/00 APT S 1000.00 3 2 3/3/00 Count G. 6 3/10/00 APT S 485 00 1 1 3/10/00 APT S 450.00 1 1 3110/00 APT S 545 00 1 1 3/10/00 APT 3 595.00 1 1 3/10/00 APT S 665 00 2 1 3/10/00 APT $ 750 00 2 0 AVERAGES r 3/10/00 APT S 650.00 2 1 Average of 1 Bedroom 3/10/00 APT S 695.00 2 1 5555 83 3/10/00 APT $ 700.00 2 1 3/10/00 APT $ 1.000 00 2 2 3/10/00 APT $ 775 00 2 2 jAverape of 2 Bedroom 3/10/00 APT S 695 00 2 1 S 710.00 3/10/00 APT S t,000.00 3 2 3/10/00 Count V 13 3/16/00 APT $ 545 00 1 1 Average 3 Bedroom 3/16/00 APT S 750.00 , 2 2 51.000 00 3/16/00 APT S 650.00 2 2 3/16/00 APT S 700.00 2 2 3/16/00 APT S 625.00 2 1 1 3/16/00 APT S 650 00 2 2 3/16/00 APT S 1.000.00 2 2 4 li 3/16/00 APT S 695.00 2 1 3/16/00 APT S 1.000 00 3 2 31.200.00 3/16100 Count It. 9 31.000 00 3/20/00 APT $ 485.00 1 0 S800.00 3/20/00 APT S 545 00 1 5600 00 3/20/00 APT S 640 00 1 2 S400 00 3/20/00 APT S 545 00 1 1 5200 00 3/20/00 APT $ 685 00 2 1 S 3/20/00 APT S 750 00 2 2 3/20/00 APT $ 650 00 2 2 3/20/00 APT $ 695.00 2 1 3/20/00 APT S 450.00 2 1 3/20/00 APT $ 665 00 2 2 3/20/00 APT S 750.00 2 2 3/20/00 APT S 650.00 2 1 3/20/00 APT $ 700 00 2 3/20/00 APT $ 1,00000 2 2 3/20/00 APT S 695.00 2 1 320/00 APT S 895.00 2 1 3/20/00 APT S 410.00 2 1 3/20/00 APT S 525.00 2 1 320/00 APT S 1,000.00 2 2 320/00 APT S 1,000.00 3 2 3/20/00 APT $ 1.000.00 3 2 3/20/00 Count 21 Grand Count 41 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 12 Apartments 3/03/00-3/20/00 1 deo 1 Bed 2 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed ATTACHMENT 1, San' Rosa Way I I Palm Desert Dr Ni • Fred Waring Drive widening Project City of Palm Desert Catalina Way a a I Saner Rosa Cif . 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Please vrsd our web ode et Mm://mapa.axpadts.eam I � Santolina Drl Buttonwood Dr s\�, 0 soli Pays 1 Palm Desert Homes for Rent Date Type Amount bed # bath# AVERAGES 3/8/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 3/8/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 3/8/00 Home $ 1,350.00 3 2 3/8/00 Count ► 3 V 3/9/00 Home $ 725.00 2 1 3/9/00 Home $ 1,100.00 3 2 Average 2 Bedroom House 3/9/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 1 $ 1,121.43 3/9/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 3/9/00 Home $ 2,000.00 4 3 3/9/00 Count 0, 5 Average 3 Bedroom House 3/10/00 Home $ 1,100.00 2 2 51,311.11 3/10/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 3/10/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 3/10/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 Average 4 Bedroom House 3/10/00 Home $ 2,000.00 4 2 I $ 2.000.00 • 3/10/00 Count ► 5 3/13/00 Home $ 1,100.00 2 2 3/13/00 Home $ 650.00 2 1 3/13/00 Home $ 1,800.00 2 2 3/13/00 Home $ 2,000.00 3 2 V 3/13/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 ` 3/13/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 Homes 4 Rent 3/03/00-3/20/00 3/13/00 Count Is. 6 3/16/00 Home $ 1,000.00 2 2 $2,500.00 . EIS 3/16/00 Home $ 950.00 2 1 $2,000.00 2 Bed 3 Bed 3/16/00 Home $ 1,800.00 2 2 $1,500.00 $1,000.00 — 3/16/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 $500.00 3/16/00 Home $ 1,140.00 3 2 $- 3/16/00 Count ► 5 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 3/20/00 Home $ 1,000.00 2 2 City of Palm Desert 3/20/00 Home $ 1,800.00 2 2 . OF 3/20/00 Home $ 1,625.00 2 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,250.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,400.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,200.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 1,500.00 3 2 3/20/00 Home $ 2,000.00 4 3 3/20/00 Count ► 8 Grand Count ► 32 Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 13 CONCURRENT RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT The City of Palm Desert is engaged in no current or proposed displacing activities that may impact the ability to relocate the displaced households. For this reason, as well as the fact that an ample number of replacement housing dwellings were identified in the housing resource survey, no problems are anticipated in relocating these families and individuals. TEMPORARY HOUSING There is no anticipated need for temporary housing. Should such a need arise, the City will respond appropriately and in conformance with Guideline requirements. PROGRAM ASSURANCES AND STANDARDS. There are adequate funds to relocate all of the households. Services will be provided to ensure that displacement does not result in different or separate treatment of households based on race, nationality, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, disability or any other basis protected by the Federal Fair housing Amendments Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, the California Fair Employment & Housing Act, and the Unruh Act, as well as any other arbitrary or unlawful discrimination. No one will be displaced without 90 days notice and unless "comparable" replacement housing can be located and is available. "Comparable" housing includes standards such as: decent, safe, and sanitary (as defined in § 6008(d) of the Guidelines); comparable as to the number of bedrooms, living space, and type and quality of construction of the acquired dwelling but not lesser in rooms or living space than necessary to accommodate the displaced household; in an area that does not have unreasonable environmental conditions; not generally less desirable than the acquired dwelling with respect to location to schools, employment, health and medical facilities, and other public and commercial facilities and services; and within the financial means of the displaced household (as defined in § 6008, subdivision (c)(5) of the Guidelines). The relocation program to be implemented by the displacing entity conforms with the standards and provisions set forth in Government Code section 7260 et seq., the Guidelines, California Health and Safety Code section 33410 et seq., if applicable, and all other applicable regulations and requirements. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Staff is available to assist any displaced household with questions about relocation and/or assistance in relocating. Relocation staff can be contacted at (760) 772-4255 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Relocation Office is located at 77-564 Country Club Drive, Suite 150-140, Palm Desert, California 92211. A comprehensive relocation assistance program, with technical and advisory assistance, will be provided to the households being displaced. Close contact will be maintained with each household. Specific activities will include: Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 14 A. A General Information notice to be sent to all tenants & owner/occupants who will be displaced (See attachments 2 and 3). B. Distribution of informational handbooks in English and Spanish (See Attachments 2 and 3). C. Timely referrals to at least three comparable replacement dwellings as defined above and, if necessary, transportation will be provided to inspect potential replacement dwellings. D. Assistance with completion and filing of relocation claims, rental applications, and appeals forms, if necessary. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION/PLAN REVIEW This Plan will be provided to each household and will be made available to the public for the mandatory thirty (30) day review period. Comments to this Plan will be included as a Plan addendum prior to submission for approval before the City Council. A copy of the approved Plan will be forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). RELOCATION BENEFIT CATEGORIES Relocation benefits will be provided in accordance with the CRAL, the Guidelines, and all other applicable regulations and requirements. Benefits will be paid upon submission of required claim forms and documentation in accordance with approved procedures. The displacing entity will provide appropriate benefits for each displaced household as required by the above laws and requirements. A. Residential Movina Expense Payments The subject households will be eligible to receive a payment for moving expenses. Payments will be made based upon either a fixed room count schedule or an invoice for actual reasonable moving expenses from a licensed professional mover. 1. Fixed Payment — A fixed payment for moving expenses based on the number of rooms containing furniture or other personal property to be moved. The fixed moving payment will be based upon the most recent Federal Highway Administration schedules maintained by the Califomia Department of Transportation. 2. Actual Reasonable Moving Expense Payments — The displaced households may elect to have a licensed, professional mover perform the move; if so, the displacing entity will pay for the actual cost of the move up to 50 miles and all reasonable charges for Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 15 packing, unpacking, insurance, and utility connection charges. The payment will be made directly to the mover or as reimbursement to the displaced household. B. Rental Assistance/Down Payment Assistance for Tenants It is estimated that 16 tenant households will be displaced by this project. Displaced households who are residential tenants and who have established residency within the Project site for a minimum of 90 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations" will be eligible for both Rental Assistance and Moving Expense Payments. The "initiation of negotiations" is defined as the first written offer to buy the property from which the households will be displaced. Except in the case of Last Resort situations, Rental Assistance Payments will be limited to a maximum of $5,250 based upon the monthly housing need over a forty- two (42) month period. In addition, the households may opt to apply the amount to which they are entitled toward the purchase of a replacement dwelling. Tenants must occupy a replacement dwelling within one year of the date that the household vacates the acquired dwelling. C. Last Resort Housing Payments for Tenants According to the Housing Survey, there is an adequate supply of replacement housing available but at an increased monthly rental cost. Therefore, there is a need to provide Last Resort Housing Payments to tenants. "Last Resort Housing" payments are authorized by statute if affordable "comparable replacement housing" cannot be found for the displaced tenant household (i.e., housing not more than 30% of the household's average monthly income). In this case, payments may be made beyond the $5,250 statutory cap up to 42 months worth of rental assistance. The supplemental increment beyond $5,250 may be paid in installments or in a lump sum at the discretion of the displacing entity. It will be the City's policy for this project, to pay the entitlement amount in 2 installments. 1. An advance payment in an amount necessary to secure the replacement dwelling (i.e. 1st month's rent and security deposit). 2. The balance payment when the move has been completed, the replacement dwelling is occupied, and the displacement dwelling has been vacated and left in satisfactory condition. If a household chooses to purchase a replacement home rather than rent, the household will have the right to request a lump sum payment of the entire balance to which be deposited into an escrow account. D. Assistance to Owner/Occupants It is anticipated that 21 owner/occupant households will be displaced for this Project. Owner/occupants displaced by this Project will be eligible for Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 16 both relocation replacement housing payments, and moving expense payments if the following conditions are met: 1. The household has owned and occupied their dwelling for not Tess than 180 days prior to the "Initiation of Negotiations"; and 2. The household purchases and occupies a replacement dwelling within one year from: (i) the date that the household receives the final payment from the displacing entity for all the costs of the acquired dwelling — or — the date that the household vacates the acquired dwelling, whichever is later. Displaced owner/occupant households will receive assistance in locating a "comparable replacement" dwelling and will be eligible for the following benefits: (1) Purchase Price Differential The displaced households will be entitled to receive an amount equal to the difference between the price paid for the acquired dwelling and the amount required to purchase g "comparable replacement" dwelling. The City is allowed the following options in paying any price differential as explained in section 6102 of the Guidelines: (a) Comparative Method: On a case -by -case basis, the City will determine the price of a "comparable replacement" dwelling, which is most representative of the acquired dwelling, by selecting and considering the listing price of at least three (whenever possible) "comparable replacement" dwellings. 6102(c)(1)(A)(1) (b) Schedule Method: If the Comparative Method is not feasible, the City may establish a schedule of reasonable acquisition costs of "comparable replacement" dwellings based on a current analysis of the housing market. 6102(c)(A)(2) (b) Alternative Method: When" neither the Comparative nor Schedule Methods are feasible, the City may use another reasonable method. The Schedule Method has been chosen as a means of determining the replacement housing costs because approximately 21 households of similar housing type will be required to relocate. This method allows for a more equitable determination of entitlement on a project wide basis. (2) Other Payments: Moreover, displaced owner/occupants will receive the following assistance: Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 17 (a) Payments to cover the cost between the difference of the household's current debt or mortgage service and any increase in debt or mortgage costs necessary to acquire a "comparable replacement" housing dwelling; and (b) Incidental and reasonable one-time costs for acquiring a replacement unit, such as escrow costs and recording and credit reporting fees. (3) Rental Assistance Option: If a displaced owner/occupied household, who has purchased and occupied its current unit at least 180 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations", desires to rent instead of purchase a replacement unit, the household is eligible for all the benefits and assistance that is available to tenant households. However, such replacement housing payments may not exceed the payments the household would have been entitled to if it had elected to purchase a replacement (4) Rental Assistance Option: If a displaced owner/occupied household, which has purchased and occupied its current dwelling at least 180 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations", desires to rent instead of purchase a replacement dwelling, the household is eligible for all the benefits and assistance that is available to tenant households. However, such replacement housing payments may not exceed the payments the household would have been entitled to if it had elected to purchase a replacement dwelling. (5) Last Resort Housino Payments: There is a lack of "comparable replacement housing" for owner/occupant households within the financial means and the statutory cap. According to the housing survey. Therefore, there is a need to provide Last Resort Housing Payments to tenants. "Last Resort housing" payments are authorized by statute if there is not enough "comparable replacement housing" available within the statutory cap of $22,500. Whenever the housing supply is not sufficient to provide "comparable replacement housing" within the statutory cap of $22,500, the displacing entity shall pay whatever costs are necessary beyond the statutory cap of $22,500 to acquire a "comparable replacement" dwelling, including reasonable incidental expenses. A displaced owner/occupant who has purchased and occupied its current dwelling for Tess than 180 days, but at least 90 days prior to the "initiation of negotiations" is eligible for all the assistance and benefits that are available to a tenant household. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 18 PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS, Relocation benefit payments will be made expeditiously. Claims and supporting documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the displacing entity within eighteen (18) months from: (i) the date the claimant moves from the acquired property; - or — (ii) the date on which final payment for the acquisition of real property is made, whichever is later. Procedures for preparing and filing claims and processing and delivering of payments will be as follows: 1. Claimant to provide all necessary documentation to substantiate eligibility for assistance. 2. Assistance amounts will be determined and required claim forms prepared by relocation staff in consultation with claimant. 3. Original signed claims supported by documentation and relocation staff recommendation will be submitted to the designated City staff member or his/her designee. 4. Payments will be prepared and delivered to relocation staff for distribution. Bayments will be delivered personally by relocation staff unless circumstances dictate otherwise. When payments can not be personally delivered, they will be sent by certified mail. 5. Payment receipts and other signed acknowledgments will be obtained by relocation staff and kept in the case file. 6. Unless otherwise instructed by the City, relocation staff will not deliver final payments until the Project site premises of the claimant has been completely vacated. Before issuance of final payments actual residency at the replacement site must be verified. 7. The public entity will provide an advance payment, when necessary, in order to assist with the securing of replacement housing. No household will be displaced until "comparable" housing is located as defined above and in section 6008, subdivisions (c) and (d) of the Guidelines. Relocation staff will inspect any replacement dwellings to which referrals are made to verify that they meet all the standards of decent, safe and sanitary as defined in section 6008, subdivision (d) of the Guidelines. EVICTION POLICY The City recognizes that eviction is permissible only as a last resort and that relocation records must be documented to reflect the specific circumstances surrounding any Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 19 eviction. Eviction will only take place in cases of nonpayment of rent, serious violation of the rental agreement, a dangerous or illegal act in the dwelling, or if the household refuses all reasonable offers to move. Eviction will not affect the eligibility of a person legally entitled to relocation benefits. APPEALS POLICY The appeals policy will follow the standards described in section 6150 et seq. of the Guidelines. Briefly stated, the displaced household will have the right to ask for review when there is a complaint regarding any of its rights to relocation and relocation assistance, such as a determination as to eligibility, the amount of payment, or the failure to provide a comparable replacement housing referral. A copy of the established appeals policy and procedures is provided as Attachment 6 to this plan. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT Every household will receive a 90-day notice to vacate before they are required to move. These notices will not be issued before January, 2001. Relocation is expected to be completed for all households on or before April, 2001. ESTIMATED RELOCATION° COSTS The displacing entity anticipates using general funds in anticipation of CVAG reimbursement. Any and all required financial assistance will be provided. These figures should not be interpreted as firm "not to exceed" or actual entitlement costs. These figures are based on the data obtained trough occupant interviews, current project scope, replacement site availability, estimated moving costs, and the judgment and experience of the writer. They do not include payments to consultants. Estimated relocation costs: $2,088,000. Relocation Plan City of Palm Desert Fred Waring Drive San Pascual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road Page 20 ATTACHMENT 2 April 6, 2000 «Name_1» «Name_2» «Mail_Address» «City_State_Zip» Subject: Fred Waring Drive Widening Project General Information Notice -Tenant Occupant Dear «Greeting»: The City of Palm Clesert is considering acquiring the property you occupy for the proposed widening of Fred Waring Drive. This notice is to inform you of your potential rights under State law. In the event the City of Palm Desert successfully acquires the property you occupy and you are subsequently notified and required to move, you may be eligible to receive relocation assistance and benefits under the California Relocation Assistance Act and the State Relocation Guidelines. HOWEVER, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS IS NOT A NOTICE TO VACATE THE PREMISES AND YOU SHOULD NOT MOVE NOW. You should continue to pay your monthly rent to your landlord because failure to pay rent and meet your other obligations as a tenant, may be cause for eviction and loss of relocation assistance to which you may be entitled. You are urged not to move or sign any agreement to purchase or lease a new unit before receiving formal notice of your eligibility for relocation assistance. If you move or are legally evicted by the landlord before receiving such notice, you may not be eligible to receive any relocation assistance. Please contact Overland Resources, Inc., the City's Relocation Consultants before you make any moving plans. If the property you occupy is acquired for the Project and you are eligible for relocation assistance: (a) you will be offered relocation advisory services, including referrals to comparable replacement housing; (b) you will not be required to move unless you have received at least 90 days' written notice of the date you will be required to move; and (c) you may be eligible to receive a payment for moving expenses and financial assistance to help you purchase or rent a replacement dwelling. If for any reason any other persons move into this unit with you after this notice, your assistance may be reduced. This assistance is more fully explained in the enclosed brochure. Again, this is not a notice to vacate and does not establish eligibility for relocation payments or other assistance. When the property you occupy is acquired, you will be notified in writing. 40.vd•nd-RD1CUENSSIPalm DesertlEred.]Yan•,4.11ri....cUn.,,Encoutr1Ra8 GI,1La.ud...,i:i.i.•..., n,.- 77-564 Country Club Drive • Suite 150-140 • Palm Desert, CA 92211 • 800 901-LAND • 760 772-4255 • FAX 760 772-0464 If you have any questions about the project or information contained in the enclosed brochure, please call Overland Resources, Inc. at (760) 772-4255. Sincerely, Kathy Woolley Kathy Woolley Relocation Advisor On Behalf of The City of Palm Desert Original received: By: By: (Date) D \Overland -PO \ CLIENTS Palm Desert\Fred Wuing Drive\FWD- Forums\ROB_GIN-Residential-Tenant doc ATTACHMENT 3 March 1, 2000 «First_Name» «Last_Name» «Name_2» «Address» «City», «State» «Zip_Code» Subject: GENERAL INFORMATION NOTICE PROJECT NAME: Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Dear «Greeting»: As you are aware, the City of Palm Desert has made an offer to purchase the property you own and occupy. The City plans to acquire your property as part of the proposed widening of Fred Waring Drive and, therefore, The City has established your eligibility for RELOCATION ASSISTANCE. As the eligible owner -occupant of the property, you are entitled to certain benefits under the State Relocation Assistance Program. These benefits are briefly outlined below and are discussed in further detail in the brochure. You will be given at least 90 days written notice and at least three referral to comparable replacement housing before you will be required to move from the property. As the owner -occupant of the property on the date of the first offer, you are entitled to: 1. Relocation Advisory Assistance. Your Relocation Advisor will assist you in finding a replacement residence and in filing claims with the City for payment. 2. Moving Expenses. You may select a moving payment based on: A. Moving Allowance Schedule based on the number of rooms at the displaced dwelling so that you can move your own personal property; or B. Moving Service Authorization where the City makes direct payment to an approved professional mover to pack, move and unpack you personal property. Your Relocation Advisor will discuss these options with you. 3. Replacement Housing Payment. Having owned and occupied the property for 180 or more consecutive days immediately preceding the first written purchase offer, you may be eligible for monetary assistance to acquire or rent comparable replacement housing. This assistance is composed of the following replacement housing benefits: Ro 01_ GIN.doc 77-364 Country Club Drive • Suite 150-140 • Palm Desert, CA 92211 • ROO 901-LAND • 760 772-4233 • FAX 760 772-0464 Notice of Relocation Assistance Page 2 A. IF YOU BUY REPLACEMENT HOUSING: ■ A PRICE DIFFERENTIAL. This is to cover the increased cost you may have to pay when you buy a new home. It is the difference between the cost of a comparable replacement dwelling or, if Tess, the cost of the replacement dwelling you select, and the price paid for your home. ■ INCIDENTAL EXPENSES. You will be reimbursed actual and reasonable expenses incurred on closing the purchase of a comparable replacement dwelling. • INCREASED MORTGAGE INTEREST. You may be eligible for the increased interest costs you incur for a conventional mortgage on a replacement property to the extent of the remaining balance and term of the mortgage on the acquired property. 2. IF YOU RENT REPLACEMENT HOUSING: ■ RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENT: If you elect to rent replacement housing, you will be eligible for a rental assistance payment. Your Relocation Advisor will explain this in detail. The City of Palm Desert has selected Overland Resources, Inc. as their Relocation Consultants. The Relocation Assistance Program is very complex. It is important that you be advised regarding matters which relate to your eligibility and the documentation you need to provide. Ms. Kathy Woolley has been assigned to assist you in the relocation process and answer your questions concerning your relocation payments. In order for you to maintain eligibility for relocation payments, please advise and consult with Ms. Woolley before committing to or taking any action to purchase a replacement dwelling or moving your personal property. Please contact Ms. Kathy Woolley at (760) 772-4255 for assistance and further information regarding this project. Sincerely, Original received: By: By: Kathy Woolley Relocation Advisor Date RO 01_ GIN.doc ATTACHMENT 4 Residential Relocation Assistance Program Handbook City of Palm Desert Relocation Assistance Program Handbook Project Assurances 3 Definition of Terms 4 Governing Regulations 5 Summary of Occupant Benefits 5 1. Relocation Advisory Services 5 2. Moving Cost Assistance 7 3. Rent Differential Payments 7 4. Purchase Differential Payment 9 5. Incidental Expenses Payment 9 6. Interest Differential Payment 9 Last Resort Housing Program 9 Claim Processing and Distribution of Payments - 10 Occupant Notification 10 Project Scheduling _10 The Appeals and Grievance Process 10 Time for Occupying Replacement Dwelling and Filing Claims 10 The Relocation Assistance Program This Relocation Assistance Program handbook (Handbook) summarizes the City's Relocation Assistance Program as it pertains to the occupants of the Project Area. This summary of benefits has been provided for general information purposes only and it is not meant to be interpreted as law. Should any difference or error occur, the law will take precedence. The Relocation Assistance Program as set forth in this section has been adopted as the Policies and Procedures of the City for the implementation of this project. These Policies and Procedures have been developed in order to 1) meet the particular relocation needs of the project occupants, and 2) meet the requirements of State and Federal regulations pertaining to displaced persons. All project occupants will be contacted and II Project Assurances ,I interviewed by a Relocation Advisor after the City makes a written offer to acquire the property. The Relocation Advisor will interview the project occupants to determine individual relocation needs for a replacement location and for other services. No one who lawfully occupies the project dwellings will be required to move without at least 90 days written notice and after detailed information on the relocation program, services and payments has been given to the occupant. This Handbook is not a notice to move from the project area. If an occupant of the project area moves out before they receive a Letter of Entitlement from the City, they may lose their eligibility to receive assistance and benefits. Project occupants are encouraged to contact the City's Relocation Consultant, Overland Resources, Inc., and to cooperate with the staff. The ConsultantOs address and telephone number are listed below: 77-564 Country Club Drive, Suite 150-140 Palm Desert, California 92211 (760) 772-4255 3 Various terms and conditions have been defined in Definition of Terms �I this section in order to provide the reader with greater understanding of the Relocation Assistance Program available to the project occupants. Comparable Replacement Dwelling. For the purposes of this project, a general definition of a comparable replacement dwelling for project occupants is a dwelling that is: • Decent, Safe and Sanitary as described below; • Functionally equivalent to the displacement dwelling. The term "functionally equivalent" means that it performs the same function, provides the same utility, and is capable of contributing to a comparable style of living; • In an area not subject to unreasonable adverse environmental conditions from either natural or human sources; • Currently available to the project occupants; • Within the financial means of the displaced person, either by their own means or through assistance from the City. Decent, Safe 8 Sanitary (DS&S). In order to meet Decent, Safe and Sanitary requirements, a replacement site must meet the following criteria: • Be structurally sound, weather -tight and in good repair. • Contain a safe electrical wiring system adequate for lighting and other devises. • Contain a safe heating system capable of sustaining a healthful temperature. • Be adequate in size with respect to the number of rooms and area of living space needed to accommodate the displaced person. • Contain unobstructed egress to safe, open space at ground level. If the - dwelling unit is on the second story or above, with access directly from or through a common corridor, the common corridor must have at least two means of egress. • For a person who is mobility impaired, be free of any barriers that would preclude reasonable ingress, egress, or use of the dwelling by such person. 4 Eligible Occupant. Relocation Assistance Benefits will be available to all tenants who legally occupy the dwelling 90 days prior to the City's First Written Offer to purchase the property from the owner. If the occupant is the homeowner, they must have been in occupancy for 180 days prior to the City's First Written Offer in order to be eligible to receive full Relocation Assistance Benefits. Relocation Assistance shall be provided to all project 11 Governing Regulations fi occupants in compliance with Califomia Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines, Califomia Code of Regulations, Title 25, Chapter 6, the Govemment Code of the State of California, Section 7260 et seq. and The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. An explanation and application of these guidelines follow. Summary of Occupant Benefits The City has adopted the following Relocation Assistance program in order to provide the project occupants with the benefits to which they are entitled , under Federal and State Relocation Guidelines. A. Relocation Advisory Assistance. Each eligible project occupant will have access to a Relocation Advisor. The Relocation Advisor shall provide ongoing advisory assistance to the occupant by assisting the occupant in locating and securing a replacement dwelling. In addition, the Relocation Advisor shall ensure that each eligible occupant receives the following: 1. Each eligible occupant will receive Relocation Advisory Assistance and will be eligible to receive Relocation Benefits as soon as a written offer is made to the owner of the property. Each eligible occupant will receive written documentation concerning their rights and Relocation Benefits after a written offer is made to the owner. 2. Each eligible occupant shall be interviewed by their Relocation Advisor. The Relocation Advisor shall request documentation concerning length of occupancy and income. 3. The Relocation Advisor will study the availability of comparable replacement sites in the area. Consideration will be given to the condition of the dwellings and whether or not they compare favorably to the acquired site. A determination will then be made as to the realistic cost for a comparable, decent, safe and sanitary dwelling in the area. Each eligible occupant will then receive a Letter of Entitlement that will explain the specific Relocation Benefits to which they are 5 entitled. 4. The development of this project shall be scheduled so that no person lawfully occupying the acquired site shall be required to move from the dwelling without a 90 days' written notice from the City of the date by which such a move is required. The 90 Day Notice to Vacate will also include a list of referrals to available replacement housing in the area. The Relocation Advisor shall also inform each occupant of the eviction policies that will be pursued in order to carry out the project. 5. Each eligible occupant shall receive current and continuing information on the availability of comparable replacement dwelling in the area. 6. Each eligible occupant shall be provided with a Relocation Advisor who shall act as a liaison to prospective landlords, Realtors and the City. The Relocation Advisor shall provide documentation to prospective landlords, lenders and Realtors conceming Relocation Benefits. In addition, the Relocation Advisor shall help each occupant complete Relocation Claims that will be submitted to the City. Should an occupant have a grievance against the City in regards to Relocation Policies and Procedures, the Relocation Advisor will provide the occupant with information concerning the City's Grievance Procedures. 7. The Relocation Advisor shall inspect each replacement dwelling to ensure that the unit meets Decent, Safe and Sanitary standards. 8. The Relocation Advisor shall provide any services required to insure that the relocation process does not result in different or separate treatment of occupants on account of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or other arbitrary circumstances. 9. The Relocation Advisor shall provide other advisory assistance to eligible persons in order to minimize their hardships. When needed, such assistance shall include counseling and referrals with regard to housing, financing, employment, training, health and welfare, as well as other assistance. 6 B. Moving Cost Assistance. Each project household will be assisted with the cost to move their personal property from their current home to their replacement site. Occupants have two options to receive payment. 1. Moving Cost Allowance. A household may choose to move their own property to the replacement site. A claim will be submitted by the household and payment will be made to the household based on the following Moving Cost Allowance Schedule. This allowance is in accordance with the schedule maintained by the California Department of Transportation. Moving Cost Allowance Schedule Occupant Owns Fumiture Number of Rooms 1 2 3 4 5 6 Payment $500 $650 $800 $950 $1,150 $1,350 Moving costs for families moving from furnished units are based on a different schedule • OR 2. Professional Moving Assistance. The household may choose to have a professional moving company move their personal property from their current dwelling to their replacement site. The City will pay actual moving expenses based on the lower of at least two acceptable moving bids from qualified professional moving carriers to pack, move and unpack all personal property from their home to the replacement site. The City will cover all reasonable costs associated with moving and insuring the occupant's personal property up to 50 miles from their current dwelling. If an occupant chooses this option, a professional moving company may be paid directly by the City to perform the move. Under this option, the City will also pay for the reconnecting of utilities at the replacement site and for the cost to store personal property moved from the site for up to 12 months, if determined to be necessary by the City. C. Rent Differential Payments. A Rent Differential Payment will be available to all eligible tenant occupants. The purpose of a Rent Differential Payment is to allow an occupant to relocate to a comparable replacement dwelling without having to pay an - increase in rent and to make the unit affordable to the tenant. The City will make all Rent Differential Payments either directly to the tenant or to the tenant's new landlord. 7 There are two ways to calculate tenant Rent Differential Payments under the City's Relocation Assistance Program. If the occupant provides adequate documentation, then the City will calculate the Rent Differential Payment using each method. The occupant will be eligible to receive a payment based on whichever method provides the greatest assistance. The maximum Rent Differential Payment is $5,250.00 1) Based on the Difference Between Most Comparable Rent and Current Rent: The City will perform a Study to determine the cost to rent a comparable, decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling in the area. The City will then subtract the amount of the household's current rent and utilities from the most comparable rent and estimated utilities. This will equal the amount of the maximum Rent Differential Payment to which the household is entitled each month. This assistance is provided for 42 months. Comparable Rent Plus Estimated Utilities minus: Current Rent and Actual, Average Utility Costs equals:Maximum Monthly Rent Differential Payment OR 2) Based on the Difference Between Most Comparable Rent and 30% of Gross Monthly income. The City will perform a Study to determine the cost to rent a comparable, decent, safe and sanitary replacement dwelling in the area. The City will require the household to provide documentation of all household income. The City will then subtract 30% of the household's Gross Monthly Income from the most comparable rent and estimated utilities. This equals the amount of the maximum Rent Differential Payment to which the household is entitled each month. This assistance is provided for 42 months. Comparable Rent Plus Estimated Utilities minus: 30% of the Household's Gross Monthly Income equals:Maximum Monthly Rent Differential Payment Each eligible tenant household will receive a Letter of Entitlement that describes all Relocation Benefits and the maximum Rent Differential Payment to which the household is entitled. The Letter will also explain the "Spend to Get" requirement. The Spend to Get requirement means that the occupant must use the funds to rent a - comparable replacement dwelling in order to receive a Rent Differential Payment each month. If an occupant so chooses, they may use their Rent Differential Payment to purchase a replacement dwelling. If the occupant chooses this option, they must use the funds as a down payment and towards non -recurring closing costs. 8 D. Purchase Differential Payment The owner occupant of a dwelling to be acquired may be entitled to receive a Purchase Differential Payment if they have owned and occupied the dwelling for not less than 180 days prior to the first written offer from the City. The Purchase Differential Payment is the difference between the cost of a comparable replacement dwelling and the acquisition price paid by the City. The maximum Purchase Differential Payment is $22,500.00 The City will perform a housing Study to determine the cost to purchase a comparable replacement home in the area. The City will then calculate the difference between the cost to purchase a replacement home and the price paid by the City for the current dwelling. E. Incidental Expenses Payment The owner occupant of a dwelling may also be entitled to receive an Incidental Expenses Payment based on the Closing Costs to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling. The incidental expenses to be paid are those necessary and reasonable costs actually incurred by the owner as a result of the purchase of a replacement dwelling, and customarily paid by the buyer. If necessary, the Incidental Expenses Payment will be prorated to reflect the purchase of a comparable replacement dwelling as determined by the City. • F. Interest Differential Payment. `The owner occupant of a dwelling may also be entitled to receive an interest Differential Payment based on the cost to secure a loan to purchase a comparable replacement dwelling. This payment is provided to ensure that the displacee is able to secure a comparable replacement property without incurring additional loan costs. Last Resort Housing of Last Resort is a program which allows for Housing Program the implementation of certain regulations if the Purchase Differential Payment or the Rent Differential Payment exceeds the standard limits as set by State and Federal Regulations. These regulations stipulate that any tenant occupant who is eligible to receive a Rent Differential Payment in excess of $5,250 and any owner occupant who receives a purchase Differential payment in excess of $22,500 is to be considered for housing of Last Resort. If project occupants fall into this category, it will be necessary for the City to provide Last Resort housing for the occupants. All payments are based on the most comparable replacement property as approved in the City's Comparable housing Study. As with all other Replacement - Housing Payments, occupants must meet Spend to Get requirements in order to claim Last Resort Housing Payments. 9 All claims are to be filed through the household's Claim Processing and Relocation Advisor. The Advisor will assist the Distribution of Payments occupants in completing their claim forms, will notify each household of the documentation needed in order to file the claim and will inspect all replacement properties as needed. Each claim will be submitted along with documentation to the City for review and processing. Checks will be available for approved claims within 30 days of the date all documentation is submitted to the Relocation Advisor. The RelocatAdvipenif Occupant I household ini ion writing ofsor theirwill eligibility rsoally to receive y each Notification Relocation Assistance and will schedule an appointment for an interview once an offer has been made to purchase the property. The Advisor will also deliver the household's Letter of Entitlement and all subsequent notices to vacate as necessary. All projects shall be scheduled so that no person II Project Scheduling 111 lawfully occupying the project site will be required to move from their home without first receiving a Letter of Entitlement and 90 days written notice from the City of the date by which such a move is required. The City will deliver a Letter of Entitlement to each occupant so that the occupant will be fully informed of available assistance. The Appeals and In the event an occupant believes they have been denied an eligible benefit, or dispute the amount of Grievance Process any payment, or have been discriminated against in any manner, the occupant will be afforded an opportunity to file an appeal or grievance with the City's Relocation Appeals Board, or its designee, who will consider the claim and documentation and will prepare a written response of approval or denial of the claim. The Relocation Advisor will explain the City's grievance procedure in greater detail as necessary. Time for Occupying Replacement Dwelling and Filing Claims The replacement dwelling must be occupied within 12 months after the date of displacement. All claims must be filed within 18 months after the date of displacement 10 APPENDIX E NOISE Appendix E: Noise Analysis FRED WARNING DRIVE WIDENING PROJECT — OPERATIONAL NOISE ANALYSIS This technical memo presents the results of the preliminary operational noise analysis performed for the Fred Waring Drive Widening Project. In summary, project related noise increases could significantly affect noise -sensitive receptors located to the north of the proposed project alignment. The incorporation of sound walls would reduce potential noise increases to a less than significant level. The proposed project would not substantially increase noise levels at those locations south of Fred Waring Drive. Fundamentals of Sound Sound is mechanical energy transmitted by pressure waves in a compressible medium such as air. Noise is generally defined as unwanted or excessive sound. Sound can vary in intensity by over one million times within the range of human hearing. Therefore, a logarithmic scale has been established to quantify sound intensity. To better approximate the range of sensitivity of the human ear to sounds of various frequencies, an A -weighted decibel scale was developed, which de-emphasizes low frequencies. Decibel levels within the A -weighted scale are represented as dBA. On this scale, the human range of hearing extends from approximately 3 dBA to around 140 dBA. A 10-dBA increase is judged by most people as a doubling of the sound level, with the smallest recognizable change being about 2 to 3 dBA. Leq is the descriptor of cumulative noise exposure over a given period of time. This value accounts for the moment to moment fluctuations in A -weighted sound levels associated with all sound sources during the period of measurement. The maximum hourly Leq ( Leq[h]) is used as a measure to predict potential traffic -related noise impacts. All references to Future No Project and Future Project noise exposure levels are in Leq(h). Measurements of Existing Noise Levels A total of four field measurements of existing noise levels were taken at sensitive receptors (residential land uses) along Fred Waring Drive on July 19, 2000, by Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. Traffic counts along Fred Warning Drive were taken simultaneously with the noise measurements. Measurement sites were selected as representative of the existing noise conditions along the project alignment. These measurements were used to calibrate the predicted Future No Project, which represents the existing conditions, and Future Project noise conditions, as discussed below. Noise Level Modeling and Prediction Methodology Sound 32, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) version of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Noise Prediction Model (STAMINA 2.0/OPTIMA, March 1983), was used to predict both Existing and Future Project) noise levels in the immediate project vicinity. page 1 Appendix E: Noise Analysis In order to obtain more accurate predictions of Future No Project and Future Project noise levels, the noise model must be "calibrated" as noise levels experienced at a particular location vary depending upon several factors that may not be completely represented in the model. The model calibration included comparing field measurements to noise levels predicted by Sound 32 at the same locations under identical conditions. The difference between the measured and predicted existing noise levels was used to adjust both the Future No Project and Future Project noise levels. Future No Project and Future Project conditions were modeled using a Level of Service C (LOS C) traffic volume of 720 vehicles per lane per hour. This represents the potential worst -case noise condition as it generally includes the maximum number of cars at free -flow conditions. Total traffic volumes were broken down into automobiles (97.5 percent), medium trucks (1.5 percent), and heavy trucks (1 percent). This division of vehicles was based upon conditions observed during the field measurements. The Future No Project conditions, which would not change lane configurations or traffic volumes in comparison to existing conditions, generally included two lanes in either direction with a center turn lane. The Future Project conditions generally included three lanes in each direction. Under both scenarios, the currently posted speed limit of 40 mph was assumed. A total of 18 receivers were also modeled, with nine located on each side of Fred Waring Drive. Those located on the north of Fred Waring include the second row of existing residential land uses as the first row would be acquired and demolished as part of the proposed project. Results of the Noise Prediction ModelPotential Impacts The results of the noise prediction model for both the Future No Project and Future Project noise levels is presented in the following table. In addition to the calibration factor, an additional 3 dBA was added to the "Project Related Noise Increase" to several of the receivers (# 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) on the north side of Fred Waring Drive. This increase represents the typical noise attenuation provided by the first row of receivers (i.e., residences) that would be removed as part of the proposed project (Caltrans, 1998). The City of Palm Desert has established interior noise limits for specific types of land uses. During daytime hours, the applicable interior noise limit for residences is 55 dBA. As defined by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) (Highway Traffic Noise Analysis and Abatement Policy and Guidance, 1995), the typical exterior noise limit for residential land uses is 67 dBA. In general, both the Future No Project and Future Project noise levels exceed this exterior criterion. Therefore, a more appropriate measure of significance is based upon project related noise increases. According to the FHWA, an increase of 3 dBA is considered barely perceptible. Therefore, for the purposes of this project, an increase of more than 3 dBA represents a potentially significant noise impact, regardless of the ambient conditions. In general, along the north side of Fred Waring Drive, Future Project noise levels would increase by between 3 and 6 dBA over the Future No Project conditions. At those receivers located south of Fred Waring Drive, project related noise increases range from zero to 2 dBA. Therefore, based upon the predicted noise levels, the proposed project would result in potentially significant noise impacts at those sensitive receptors located immediately north of Fred Waring Drive (either page 2 Appendix E: Noise Analysis those residences currently located adjacent to the roadway or noise -sensitive receptors that would be closest to Fred Waring Drive subsequent to the demolition of residences along the north side of the roadway). Noise predictions and the resulting project -related noise increases are presented in Table 1 below. A summary of receiver locations is provided at the end of this report. TABLE I: PREDICTED FUTURE NO PROJECT AND FUTURE PROJECT NOISE LEVELS "rt �. AFtureNo �= ltn: ,'. iojecYNoise :�Poj Fred Waring Drive — North Side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 69 67 67 67 67 67 70 71 69 69 70 70 70 74 71 74 71 73 Fred Waring Drive — South Side 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 71 72 72 73 73 73 72 71 70 72 74 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 2 5 5 6 6 6 4 3 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 NA 64 62 56 60 55 NA 61 58 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 5 6 13 9 14 NA 12 15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Includes a 0.5 dBA calibration based upon field measurements 2 Receivers 1-9 include a 3 dBA increase associated with the loss of the first row of receivers along the north side of Fred Waring. 3 Maximum hourly Leg Sources: Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc., 2000. Abatement/Mitigation Measures In order to mitigate potential project -related noise impacts, the effectiveness of noise walls along the southern property boundary of those sensitive receptors located to the north of Fred Waring Drive was analyzed. In general, as identified in the preceding table, an 8-foot high sound wall would generally provide a substantial reduction in potential noise levels. The resulting levels page 3 Appendix E: Noise Analysis would be below the Future No Project noise levels. As a result, the proposed project would not result in a substantial increase in local noise levels. A lower soundwall (6 feet) may provide adequate attenuation. Additional studies should be performed during final engineering in order to identify the most effect noise mitigation. Receivers Following is a summary of receiver locations used to identify impacts and mitigation for this report. 1. Southern property limit along the first row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 40 feet west of San Pasqual. 2. Southern property limit along the second row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 320 feet east of San Pasqual. 3. Southern property limit along the second row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 520 feet west of Portola Avenue. 4. Southern property limit along the second row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 220 feet east of Portola Avenue. 5. Southern property limit along the second row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 120 feet east of Primrose Avenue. 6. Southern property limit along the second row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 500 feet west of Florin Avenue. 7. Southern property limit along the first row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 160 feet west of Florine Avenue. 8. Southern property limit along the first row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 160 feet east of Deep Canyon. 9. Southern property limit along the first row of receivers on the north side of Fred Waring Drive _ approximately 620 feet east of Deep Canyon. 10. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 40 feet east of San Pasqual. 11. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 520 feet east of San Pasqual. 12. Northem property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 440 feet west of Portola Avenue. 13. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 200 feet east of Portola Avenue. 14. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 140 feet east of Primrose Drive. 15. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 480 feet west of Florine Avenue. 16. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 520 feet west of Deep Canyon. 17. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 140 feet east of Deep Canyon. 18. Northern property limit along the first row of receivers on the south side of Fred Waring Drive approximately 120 feet east of Hidden Palms Drive. page 4 APPENDIX F TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC CITY OF PALM DESERT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Richard J. Foikers. ACM/Director or Public Works FROM: Mark Greenwood, Transportation Engineer SUBJECT: FRED WARING DRIVE NEEDS ANALYSIS DATE: October 4, 1999 The purpose of this report is to identify appropriate improvements to maintain an adequate level or service (LOS) on Fred Waring Drive. Fred Waring Drive is included in the City of Palm Desert Circulation Element as an .Arterial Street with six Travel lanes plus parking lanes and a raised median island. over a paved width of 1 10', on 134' to 154' of right of wa<(attachment 1A$ Fred Waring Drive is currently a four -lane facility with various portions having raised median islands, two way left turn lane or painted islands. ,I I r( - Circulation Element Policy 2.1, states that LOS "C" is the performance objective on the circulation system. For roadways with LOS worse than "C", the objective is to maintain or improve the level of service (attachment 1 B). Table 2 "ADT Capacities" of the Circulation Element indicates that the volume of traffic that can be accommodated on a four -lane arterial at LOS "C" is 26,000 vehicles per day (attachment 1C). A summary of traffic volumes on Fred Waring Drive is included below. LOCATION DATE VOLUME DATE VOLUME CHANGE PER YEAR East of Highway 111 5/1998 15,400 5/1999 17,100 11.0% East or Portoia Avenue 3/1994 29,300 3/1997 26,900-2.7'1/4 \Vest of Cook Street 3/1995 26,500 3/1997 28,900 4.5°/0 West of Cook Street 3/1997 28,900 3/1998 30,350 5.0% = + West of Portola Street J 3/1 997 29,E700 3/1998 30,350 2.2% East of Cook Street I 3/1995 24,800 3/1999 30,600 5.9% AVERAGE I 25,767 27,367 3.1 Page 1 or 5 Only counts taken in the same month at each location were used for comparison, to eliminate variation due to seasonal fluctuations in traffic volume. As the traffic counts indicate, voiumes over 26,000 vehicles per day (the limit of LOS "C" on a four -lane street) have been measured on Fred Waring Drive since at least 1994, and traffic volumes are increasing at approximately 3% per year. Fred Waring Drive is included in the Coachella Association of Governments (CVAG) model of projected traffic volumes (CVATS). The CVATS model projects traffic volumes ranging from 20,000 to 45,000 vehicles per day on various segments of Fred Waring Drive by 2010. This model is currently in the process of being updated to project to 2020 however, data is not currently available for our use. Fred Waring Drive is included in the City of Indian Wells Circulation Element as a "Major Arterial", which they describe as a major traffic carrier with six lanes and a painted or raised median. Indian Wells projects traffic volumes on Fred Waring Drive at 32,000 to 46,000 vehicles per day in the post-2015 time period. The Indian Wells Circulation Element indicates that LOS "D" is the performance goal at intersections and identifies Fred Waring Drive and Cook Street as requiring capacity enhancement to meet this goal (attachment 2). The County of Riverside General Plan Circulation Study Area 8 map identifies Fred Waring Drive as a Specific Plan Road of undetermined width and number of lanes. Since the Circulation Elements of both Palm Desert and Indian Wells identify Fred Waring Drive as a 6-lane divided roadway, this will be the basic improvement to be evaluated. Specific segments of Fred Waring Drive are discussed below. HIGHWAY 111 TO SAN PASCUAL AVENUE This segment of Fred Waring Drive currently has four lanes plus a raised median island except for the Palm Valley Channel bridge which has a four -lane undivided section. Widening of this bridge is scheduled in the City Capital Improvement Program for 1999-,.Q0.0—Existing traffic volumes on this segment range from 18,000 to over 30,000 vehicles per day. The CVATS model projects traffic volumes from 20,000 to 37,000 vehicles per day on this segment of Fred Waring Drive by 2010. The 1998 Traffic Impact Study for the proposed expansion of the Palm Desert Town Center, prepared by Arthur L. Kassan, P.E., included this segment of Fred Waring Drive. Some of the rindings of that study are summarized below. It should be noted that data for this study was collected in May, which does not necessarily represent peak season conditions. Page 2 of 5 PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER TRAFFIC STUDY VOLUMES Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111 I C 'Fred Waring Drive and Town Center Way I C IFred Waring Drive and Monterey Avenue I D Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue I C 1 C D D D • The study also projected LOS "E" on this segment of Fred Waring Drive by 2010, unless improvements are made (attachment 3). Improvement of this segment of Fred Waring Drive to six lanes is scheduled in the City Capital Improvement Program for 2000-2001 and should proceed as scheduled. SAN PASCUAL AVENUE TO COOK STREET This segment of Fred Waring Drive currently has four lanes plus a two-way left turn lane, except for a portion near San Pascual Avenue which has a raised median island. The City of Indian Wells has jurisdiction on the south half of Fred Waring Drive between Phyllis Jackson Lane and Cook Street. Traffic volumes have been measured at 27,000 to 29,000 since at least 199,, resulting in operation at the limit of LOS "D". The intersection of Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue currently operates at LOS "D" or worse with a volume/capacity ratio of 0.92. Traffic conditions at this intersection are currently nearing a critical state of over -saturation which will result in more traffic approaching the intersection from all directions than can be handled by the available lanes. Any improvements to signal timing at an intersection in this condition merely balances the length of traffic queues on the various approaches to the intersection. If a 3% growth rate is sustained from the 1997 volume level, over -saturated conditions should be expected at Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue by 2000. The CVATS model projects 31,000 to 38,000 vehicles per day on this segment of Fred Waring Drive by the year 2010. The Palm Desert Town Center Traffic Impact Study projects approximately 35,000 vehicles per day and LOS "D" by 2010. These forecasts indicate that an approximate 25% increase in traffic is anticipated on Fred Waring Drive over the next 10 years. Utilizing the Highway Capacity Software (HCS) to evaluate traffic conditions in this area, it has been verified that the current level of service from Portola Avenue to Cook Street is LOS "D" with an average speed of 19.2 MPH. The HCS indicates that widening to 6-lanes, with current traffic levels, would improve conditions to LOS "C" however, increases in traffic will cause operation to return to LOS "D" by 2010 (attachment 5). This condition is caused by high traffic volumes and closely and irregularly spaced signalized intersections and can be addressed by further capacity enhancements at critical intersections (Portola Avenue, Cook Street) or by reevaluating performance goals. improvement of this segment of Fred Waring Drive to six lanes is scheduled in the City Capital Improvement Program for 2000-2001 and should proceed as scheduled. R:ee 3 3 COOK STREET TO CALIFORNIA AVENUE This segment of Fred Waring Drive currently has four lanes plus a two-way left turn lane or striped island. From Cook Street to % mile east, jurisdiction is shared with Indian Wells on the south half and Palm Desert on the north half. The remainder of this segment is entirely in Indian — Wells. Traffic volumes on this segment increased from 24,800 in 1995 to 30,600 in 1999, an average increase of 5.9°/0 per year. The Circulation Element indicates that these volumes would result in LOS "D" at this time and LOS "E" in 2000, if growth continues at the same rate. Conditions may be somewhat better than the Circulation Element indicates due to this segment having only two traffic signals (Cook Street, Eldorado Drive) however, it is clear that 6 lanes will be necessary on this segment to meet the goals of both Palm Desert and Indian Wells. The cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells should cooperate to improve this segment of Fred Waring Drive to six lanes in a timely manner, to meet the goals of both jurisdictions. CALIFORNIA AVENUE TO WASHINGTON STREET This segment or Fred Waring Drive currently has four lanes plus a two-way Iett turn lane, striped median island, or double yellow centerline. The north V2 or this segment is in Palm Desert, the south 1 between California Avenue and Elkhorn Trail is in Indian Wells with the remainder of the south V2 under County or Riverside jurisdiction. The portion between Warner Trail and Washington Street is currently under construction to provide five through lanes, with provision for a sixth through lane in the suture. Traffic volumes were measured at 24,000 to 25,000 in 1998, resulting in operation at the limit or LOS "C". A 3°o growth rate would result in LOS "D" in 2000 and LOS "E" by 2003. Conditions may be somewhat better than the Circulation Element indicates due to this segment having only two traffic signals (Warner Trail, Washington Street) however, it is clear that 6 lanes will be necessary on this segment to meet the goals or both Palm Desert and Indian Wells. The cities of Palm Desert and Indian Welts and the County of Riverside should cooperate to improve this segment or Fred Waring Drive to six lanes in a timely manner, to meet the goals of all jurisdictions. Page 4 or 5 REC.OMMENQATIONS Fred Waring Drive should be improved to accommodate six travel lanes to conform to the Circulation Element designation as a six -lane arterial, adhere to Circulation Element Police 2. which states that LOS "C" is the performance objective on the circulation system and to provide an adequate transportation system. Projects currently in the five-year Capital Improvement Program should proceed as scheduled. Improvement to six lanes on the remainder or Fred Waring Drive should be completed in a timely manner and in coordination with neighboring jurisdictions. • \ MARK GREENWOOD, P.E. cc. Ramon A. Diaz. City Manager Carlos Ortega, RDA Director josepn 5. Caugush, Engineering Manager Lauri Avlaian, RDA Protect Administrator Phil Drell, Director of Community Development File rwn,!o,a nu 1. wpd Page 5 of 5 EXCERPT FROM CITY OF PALM DEEF T CIRCULATION ELEMENT B. LEVEL OF SERVICE Goal 2: Provide a circulation system which supports existirg, approved and planned land uses throughout the c::y while maintaining a Desired level of service on all streets and at all intersections. Policy 2.1: Level of service "C" shall be the system performance objective for trrfic vc:umes cn the circulation system. For roadways and interchanges already operating at Tess than level of service "C", the system ::erformance cb*ct:ve shall be to maintain or improve the current level of sera ice. Policy 2.2: Project phasing sr::2il be coordinated with the construction of cn-site and off -site circ:.1aticn improvements -c ma:main the performance standards adjectives spec:ned in Policy 2.1 and to erasure :hat improvements i.se in place when needed. Oa AiAC`::' NT 1 E EXCERPT FROM CITY OF PALM DESERT CiRCULATiON E_EME.'-.T E. LEVEL OF SERVICE A roadway's ability to hantle existing and future projected traffic Toads can be desc.:bed in :arms of level of service. or LOS. Th LOS is a measure of traffic operating conditions as Table 1, and is based on prevailing traffic volumes in relation to roadway capacity. Tl-n `;.:lowing table lists representative ACT capacities for the various types of arterial roadways considered in the Circulation Element. CLASSiFICATION Six -Lane Artenal I Four -Lane Artenal Two -Lane Local Collector Table 2 ADT CAPAC/TIES I :E EL. OF SERVICE' I ROADWAY WIDTH ! RIGHT-OF-WAY I C 0 i I 90'-104' I 11 J'-120' I I 60'-80' I 80'-100' 1 I 30'-54' I 50'-70' I z2.000 48.000 :2.000 I L5.000 29.000 I 10.000 12.000 ;4.000 'Capacities listed represent threshold capacities for entry into the next lower level of service. These capacities represent the general level of daily traffic each roadway type can carry and should be usea as general design guidelines only. One of the policies included in this Element states that the c:tv will attempt to achieve and maintain level of service "C" as a stem performance standard for • .attic volumes on the roadway system and as a basic design gu,ae!ine for roadways in the city. ATTACH' M.ENT'C INDIAN WELLS GENERAL PLAN ItALC Tr? Ty 36.4 mum ••I•TRl I• 18.3 30.E to N 30.3 r tarn• r1 MO 1•• 36. i I GEND• a :NC:AN WELLS CT 30UN0ARY 41.8 = AvEFACE DAILY T RAF = iC 1 C::' N c 05 Qf 32.9 44.9 to 1 o o °f n SN �n F__ 151.3 1 16.9 77 '; I • P n n 39.7 ii:1_8 M4.= to ^ N \ J` BQ, n. .,,TS, I 4 57.1 1 57.6 57.0 ` _ 17.6 14.9 1°' �`� e c7 IdACNISIA r.l1 S r Z. .32.2 tw 9.9 MOT WP. 46.2 Sal Note: PFIR Roadways south of Highway I I 1 are not figured in the traffic model. ' II • Volumes on Eldorado Drive assume Private Collector roadway is implemented. N. r. s. General Plan policies provide for this roadway to be developed as a Secondary Arterial if a project specific traffic analysis determines the need. Sours: Robert Kahn. John Kain. 1996 RKJK ( POST 201 3 AVERAGE DAILY a RAr=ziC (ADT) VOLUMES 544 17.5 37.7 43.2 In 0 5 a N O 1 L rn0W lJ z 1Mr p 11s1 Cif 1..11 Mw/H/1ll(A IY11 1tOORAOO OR 01,2 .12 p.7rl1 1'? T 14 L'C..1111Weiv avin r i i i i i i i v s a r N.T.S. CLIGL'J *DRO OR **AmorIF•daA► 4ic Tu tLLS O* ... r.•ISM Sourra: Robot Kahn. John gain. 1996 RKJK '�oVI C t s 1NDIAN WELLS GENERAL PLAN V e a. &Alma On. s Q C a ?FM VI - INDIAN WELLS CITY EOUNOARY INTrnSZCTION RECUtRINC 'CAPACITY a/HANCrMENT INTERSECTICNS REQUIRING CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT 5 g ( FIGi 11 C- TC 3 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY EXPANSION OF PALM DESE:iT TOWN CENTER HIGHWAY 111 AND :I7CNTEREYAVEJVUE PALM DESE: T CALIFORNIA Prepared For Hahn/Palm Desert, Inc. Prepared By Arthur L. K.zssan, P.E. Consulting Ti ffic Engineer ATA . 11 1-• IT _ _ INTERSECTION TABLE 4A CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS WEEKDAY AFTERNOON PEAK HOUR EXISTING CONDITIONS FUTURE CONDITIONS - 2002 1990 WITHNE1 A] Epl prialECi S wiTHou,T si-jOP.PiNG WITH SI-1OPpiNo CENTER EXPANS(On CENTER EXPANS40N PROJECT IMPACT I lighway 111/Monterey AVenueII ti jhway 74 Delay (seconds per vehicle) 24.6 25.1 25.7 t tot Level of Service C D D sigltiiit..ant Highway 111/Plaza Way/center driveway Delay (seconds per vehicle) 21.3 23.1 23.0 I I -I Level of Service C C C sigiiiii ant Highway 111/Town Center Way/EI Paseo Delay (seconds per vehicle) 22.4 25 4 25.7 Not Level of Service C D D significant I lighway 111/Fred Waring Drive Delay (seconds per vehicle) 21.0 23.0 23 6 Not Level of Service C C C significant Monterey Avenue/Hahn Way/San Gorgonio Way Delay (seconds per vehicle) 21.0 22.8 23 8 Significant Level of Service C C C Monterey Avenue/Fred Waring Drive Delay (seconds per vehicle) 27.7 33.4 35.0 Not Level 01 Service D D 0 significant INTERSECTION TABLE 4A (CONT.) CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS WEEKDAY AFTERNOON PEAK HOUR EXISTING CONDIT IONS 1998 FUTURE CONDITIONS - 2002 WITH RELATED PROJECTS WITHOUT SHOPPING WITH SHOPPING CENTER EXPANSION CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT li II 'AC I Monterey Avenue/Park View Drivel College driveway Delay (seconds per vehicle) 18.6 21.1 21 9 Not Level of Service C C C significant Moisiei:., Avenue/Avenida Las Palmas/Gran Via Delay (seconds per vehicle., 17.0 21 2 22 3 Not Level of Service C C C significant Monterey Avenue/Clancy Lane/Avenida del Sol Delay (seconds per vehicle) 18.3 22.1 23.0 Nol Level of Service C C C significant Monterey Avenue/Country Club Drive Delay (seconds per vehicle) 36.4 25 2 25 4 Not Level of Service D D O significant Fred Waring Drive/Town Center Way/driveway Delay (seconds per vehicle) 24.4 26.3 26.1 Nol Level of Service C D D signik.ant DC 1NaWHOVilV INTERSECTION TABLE 4A {CONT.) CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS WEEKDAY AFTERNOON PEAK HOUR EXISTING CONDITIONS 1998 FUTURE CONDITIONS — 2002 WITU .�ATEQ.PR20JECTS WLTN.ouT SHQQelJlq W TNSNOPtit CENIE3 Exems101j gEtTEI7 EXPArISION PROJECT IMPACT Fred Waling Drive/San Pablo Avenue Delay (second per vehicle) 24.3 30.1 31.6 Not Level of Service C D • D significant Fred Waring Drive/Portola Street Defy (seconds per vehicle) 26.8 33.5 34.8 Not Level of Service D D D Lijiiiti. ant i ,.:d wising tuve/Ueuµ Canyoi, •...,.id Delay (seconds per vehicle) 22 8 29 8 30 7 Not Level of Service C D Q significant Highway 74/EI Paseo Delay (seconds per vehicle) 23.1 25.4 25.4 Not Level of Service C D D significant El PaseolPlaza Way Delay (seconds per vehicle) 7.4 12.0 12.4 Not Level of Service B 13 B sigiiiticant INTERSECTION TABLE4B CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAK HOUR EXISTING CONDII IONS 1998 FUTURE CONDITIONS - 2002 WITNiELTED EROJECI S 1n/1THOuESIlOPrIHG WWI SI:IOPQiNG CENTEI1 EXEAUSIOIII CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT i iighway 111/Monterey Avenue/Highway 74 Delay (seconds per vehicle) 28.8 30.3 33.7 Nat Level of Service D D D signiFicant I tighway 111/Plaza Way/center driveway • Delay (seconds per vehicle) 23.8 43.9 43.3 Not Level of Service C E E signili�oiit i 1i0itway 111/Town Center Way/El Paseo Delay (seconds per vehicle) 24 4 41.2 45.4 Significant Level ol Service C E E Highway 111/Fred Waring Drive Delay (seconds per vehicle) 25.3 34.6 38.3 Not Level ol Service D D D S�gniticant INTERSECTION TABLE 4B (CONT.) CURRENT AND FUTURE OPERATIONS SATURDAY AFTERNOON PEAK HOUR EXISTING CONI)11 IONS 1998 FUTURE CONDITIONS - 2002 WITH REL.:.. TED PROJEC 1 S WIJLOUT SHOPPING WITH SHOPPING CENTER EXPANSIOI I CENTER EXPANSIOI I PROJEC T IMPACT Monterey AvenuelHahn Way/San Gorgonio Way Delay (seconds per vehicle) 22.4 26.6 34 8 SignitiLaril Level of Service C D D Monterey AvenuelFred Waring Drive Delay (seconds per vehicle) 27.1 34.9 37.3 Not Level of Service D 0 D signiliearil Fred Waring Drive!Town Center Way/driveway Delay (seconds per vehicle) 28.6 37.9 39.1 Not Level of Service D D D significant Highway 741EI Paseo Delay (seconds per vehicle) 23.7 25.4 25.7 Not Level of Service C D D Signilicant 200 LI 000 600 FRED TARING DRIVE 100 21.100 NUMBER Or TRIPS 24 HOURS TOTAL. BOTN OIR£CTTONS Town Center 000 Expansion Traffic Total Traffic 0.000 PALM DESERT TOWN CENTER ER 100 COUNTRY CLUB 22.10o ORIYE S00 2J. 400 31. 700 son >a.wb 1.000 34.300 S00 J.S. 200 FIGURE 11 ESTIMATED WEEKDAYS ITH TOWN 300 32. •00 HIGHWAY 111 zoo ]l. IJ. 24-HOUR TRAFFIC - 2010 CENTER EXPANSION ATTACHMENT 3G , STREET OR HIGHWAY TABLE 5 IMPACTS OF FUTURE TRAFFIC ON ARTERIAL STREET SECTIONS WEEKDAYS — 2010 WITHOUT SHOPPING WITH SHOPPING SECTION CENTER EXPANSION CENTER EXPANSION i lighway 111 Fred Waring Drive to Bob Hope Drive Highway 111 Fred Waring Drive to Monterey Ave. Highway 111 Monterey Avenue to San Pablo Ave. Highway 74 Highway 111 10 South of El Paseo Monterey Avenue Highway 111 to Fred Waring Drive Monterey Avenue Fred Waring Dr. to Country Club Dr. Fred Waring Drive Highway 111 to Monterey Avenue Fred Waring Drive Monterey Ave. to Deep Canyon Road 1 Delay (Seconds p jeLILleI 439.5 130.9 10.6 39.2 58.8 98.1 98.1 51.9 Arterial Level of Sefv_jou E B D E C E D Delay (Seconds P_eLvetliciel 498.4 133.8 10.7 41.1 58.8 99.3 98.4 52.2 Arterial Level of Se!vice PROJECT III ACT F Not significant E Not significant B Not significant D Not significant E Not significant C Not significant E Not significant D Not significant FRED WARING DRIVE & PORTOL4 AVENUE Volume Worksheet Seremoer 15 + a ESL EAT EAR l;';:L "•31- WAR NEIL NAT NBR ZBL SET SE Volume (vph) 240 874 113 161 ;88 68 98 448 130 66 426 27:?2 Peak Hour Factor 0.J5 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.E5 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.05 0.95 0._5 C.:= Adj. Flow (vph) 253 920 • 119 169 829 72 103 472 137 69 448 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.05 1.00 1.00 1.05 1.05 1.00 1.05 1.00 1.00 1.05 1. Lane Group Flow (vph) 2=3 966 119 169 946 0 103 496 137 69 470 30E Lane and Saturated Flow Worksheet © © Q © ® Q © 0 0 © 0 E'+ EBL aT EBR WEL WRT WAR NBL NET NBR SAL SAT SAP Lanes 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 2 1 1 2 1 Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1800 1800 1800 1800 1e00 1E00 1800 1800 18C3 1800 1800 1800 Shared Lane? No No No 'r'es No No No No Lane Width (ft) 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Grade (%) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% C?'o Heavy Vehicles (%) 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% :7/0 Bus Stops (*Mr) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Parking (#fir) Frt Protected 0.850 0.988 0.850 0.850 Fit Protected 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 Satd. Flow (prat) 1621 3412 1450 1621 3367 1621 3412 1450 1621 3412 1450 Frt Perm. 0.840 0.987 0.840 0.840 Flt Perm. 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 Satd. Flow (perm) 1621 3412 1433 1621 3367 1621 3412 1433 1621 3412 1433 Area Type: Other Svnciuo 3 Report existing 1999 - optirruzcd Page 1 T-Ar^U►A��IT FRED WARING DRIVE & PORTOLA AVEPI:": Serfe.nbe. ,6 • Caoacity and Level of Service Analysis Summary 3 2 EEICE1 Lane Grouo EBL EBT EBR WBL WBT NBL NET NBR SBL SST STIR Perm or Prot? Prot Per. n Prot Prot Perm Prot Perm Adj Flow (vph) 253 966 119 169 i:46 103 496 137 69 470 2:3 Prot. Said Flow 1621 3412 1621 3357 1621 3412 1621 3412 Perm. Satd Flow 1433 1433 1433 Green Ratio 0.17 0.35 0.35 0.14 0.32 0.07 023 0.23 0.08 0.24 0.24 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 267 1177 494 219 1061 105 768 322 122 802 337 V/C Ratio 0.95 0.82 0.24 0.77 0.89 0.98 0.65 0.42 0.57 0.59 0.91 Critical LG? Yes Yes Yes Yes Uniform Delay, d1 31.4 227 17.8 31.7 24.8 35.5 26.7 25.2 34 0 25.8 28.3 Platoon Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 Incr. Delay, d2 29.4 3.4 0.1 10.5 6.9 60.1 1.3 0.6 4.4 0.8 20.2 Webster's Delay 56.1 22.7 15.2 37.4 28.0 90.2 24.0 22.0 33.3 2 _7 44 3 LOS ECC DOF CC DCE Cycle Length: 100 Lost Time: 22 Sum of Critical V/S Ratios: 0.72 Intersection V/C Ratio: 0.92 Intersection Webster Delay: 30.1 Intersection LOS: D Synchro 3 Report cxisung 1999 - opumucd Paee2 FRED WARING DRIVE & POFTOCA AVENUE Volume Worksheet cer-mP+er 15 ' o c EEL EET E=R Wl'L W':'BT 1YER NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SEP Volume (vph) 240 874 113 i 61 7E8 68 98 448 130 66 426 292 Peak Hour Factor 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.G5 0.95 0.95 0.9E Adj. Flow (vph) 253 920 119 169 E29 72 103 472 137 69 448 Lane Util. Factor 1.00 1.:0 1.00 1.00 1.10 1.00 1.00 1.05 1.00 1.00 1.C5 • . c 0 Lane Group Flow (vph) 253 1012 119 169 912 72 103 496 137 69 470 .22 Lane and Saturated Flow Worksheet ©©o2e©aaaa2� ESL EBT EBR WBL WBT WER NBL NB-T NBR SBL SST SBR Lanes 1 3 1 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 Ideal Flow (vphpl) 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1800 1E00 18C0 Shared Lane? No No No No No No No No Lane Width (ft) 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Grade (%) 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Heavy Vehicles (%) 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% Bus Stops (Mir) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Parking (#/hr) Frt Protected 0.850 0.850 0.850 0.850 Fit Protected 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 Satd. Flow (prat) 1621 5118 1450 1621 5118 1450 1621 3412 1450 1621 3412 1450 Frt Perrn. 0.840 0.840 0.840 0.840 — Fit Perm. 0.950 0.950 0.950 0.950 Said. Flow (perm) 1621 5118 1433 1621 5118 1433 1621 3412 1433 1621 3412 1433 Area Type: Other 06 Synchro 3 Report 3 cbf'sb lanes. wb nght turn lane. optimized Page 1 FRED WARING DRIVE & PORTOLA AVENUE Sertcr^xr 16 'cz: Capacity and Level of Service Analysis Summary MN EDEICIELIODEST Lane Group EEL EBT ER IwiL !VBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SQL ET S Perm or Prot? P: Qt Perm P: of Pm+Ov Prot Perm Prot Pe Adj Flow (vph) 2:3 1012 119 169 912 72 103 496 137 69 d %) 3C3 Prot. Said Flow 1621 5118 1621 5118 1450 1621 3412 1621 3412 Perm. Satd Flow 1433 1433 1433 1422. Green Ratio 0.20 0.26 0.26 0.17 0.23 0.32 0.10 0.27 0.27 0.10 0.27 0._7 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 316 1305 365 267 1152 460 154 904 380 154 904 7QC V/C Ratio 0.80 0.78 0.33 0.63 0.79 0.16 0.67 0.55 0.36 0.45 0.52 0.8 Critical LC? Yes Yes Yes Yes Uniform Delay, d1 29.2 26.3 23.0 29.6 27.8 15.7 33.2 24.0 22.7 32.5 23.8 26.1 Platoon Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 Incr. Delay, d2 9.3 2.1 0.2 3.3 27 0.0 7.1 0.6 0.3 1.4 0.4 8.6 Webster's Delay 34.1 24.4 19.7 28.5 26.3 13.4 35.4 21.0 19.5 29.0 10.7 30.8 LOS D C C D 0 B 0 C C 0 C 0 Cycle Length: 100 Lost Time: 22 Sum of Critical V/S Ratios: 0.61 Intersection V/C Ratio: 0.79 Intersection Webster Delay: 25.1 Intersection LOS: D Svnchro 3 Report 3 ctvwb Lines. wb right turn lanc. optimized Pace FRED WARING DRIVE & PORTOLA AVENUE Volume Worksheet Volume (vph) Peak Hour Factor Adj. Flow (vph) Lane Util. Factor Lane Group Flow (vph) Se,-Trel+er r5 ESL EST ESR WBL WBT WBR NBL NTT NBR SSL SST SER 2A0 874 113 161 -38 68 98 448 130 66 426 0.5 0.9.5 0.95 0.95 C.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.9.5 253 920 119 169 829 72 103 472 137 69 448 3C3 1.03 1.10 1.00 1.03 1.10 1.00 1.00 1.05 1.00 1.00 1.05 261 1012 119 174 ?12 72 103 496 137 69 470 3C2 Lane and Saturated Flow Worksheet © © CI © ® © © M © D E Lanes Ideal Flow (vphpt) Shared Lane? Lane Width (ft) Grade (%) Heavy Vehicles (%) Bus Stops (ilfhr) Parking (#/hr) Frt Protected Fit Protected 0.950 Satd. Flow (prat) 3241 Frt Perm. Fit Perm. 0.950 Satd. Flow (perm) 3241 EHL EST FpR WBL WBT WBR NBL NBT NBR SBL SBT SBR 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 2 1800 1800 1800 1800 1E00 1E00 1E00 1800 1E00 1800 1800 1E:2. No 11 0% 2% 0 Area Type: Other Svnchro 3 Report No 11 0% 2% 0 0 No 11 0% 2% 0 No No 11 11 0% 0% 2% 2% 0 0 0 No No 11 11 0% 0% 2% 2% 0 0 0 No 11 2% 0 0 0.850 0.850 0.850 0.850 0.950 0.950 0.950 5118 1450 3241 5118 1450 1621 3412 1450 1621 3412 1450 0.840 0.840 0.840 0.840 0.950 0.950 0.950 5118 1433 3241 5118 1433 1621 3412 1433 1621 3412 1433 3 ebAvb lanes. 2 etYsvb lcfts. we right turn lane. opurnzzed Page l �T�r�►�c:,�T •c FRED WARING DRIVE & PORTOLA AVENUE Capacity and Level of Service Analysis Summary Senter"rr 16 1 oc ©© O© Q©© 0 0© l Lane Grouo EEL EBT EER WBL WET WBR NBL NBT NER SEL CST Perm or Prot? Prot Perm Prot Pm+Ov Prat Perm Prot Adj Flow (vph) 261 1012 119 174 912 72 103 496 137 69 z 73 ? n? Prot. Satd Flow 3241 5118 3241 5118 1450 1621 3412 1621 3412 Perm. Satd Flow 1433 1433 1433 1433 Green Ratio 0.11 0.28 0.28 0.09 0.27 0.38 0.09 0.27 0.27 0.11 0.28 0.25 Lane Grp Cap (vph) 342 1450 406 306 1393 543 153 929 390 171 967 06 V/C Ratio 0.76 0.70 029 0.57 0.65 0.13 0.67 0.53 0.35 0.40 0.49 0.76 Critical LG? Yes Yes Yes Yes Uniform Delay, d1 29.7 21.9 19.1 29.6 22.0 11.5 29.9 21.2 20.0 28.5 20.4 22.4 Platoon Factor 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.Z5 Incr. Delay, d2 6.7 1.1 0.1 1.9 0.8 0.0 7.4 0.5 02 0.9 0.3 5.5 Webster's Delay 31.9 19.6 16.4 27.0 19.5 9.7 32.8 18.5 17.3 25.1 17.6 24.5 LOS OCCOCBOCCOCC Cycle Length: 90 Lost Time: 22 Sum of Critical VIS Ratios: 0.54 Intersection V/C Ratio: 0.71 Intersection Webster Delay: 20.8 Intersection LOS: C Svnchro 3 Report 3 chhsv lanes. 2 cow. o hits. o nght turn lanc. opumizcd Page_2 I1�.:.. Arzer.a_S Transportation Engineer City of Palm Desert Phone: r_m; ; Fax: OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS Arterial Name: FRED WARING DRIVE File Case: EXIST TRAFFIC ON 4 LANES Prepared By: MG Direction: East -bound Date: 9/28/99 Description of Arterial Analysis Period Length 0.25 hr Sec. Cross Street Name 0 PORTOLA DEEP CANYON 2 PHYLLIS JACKSON 3 COOK 4 7 8 0 '0 12 17 14 c Free Art. Flow Running Length Class Speed Time Section (mi) (mph) (sec) 0.50 2 40 46.5 1 0.25 2 40 27.8 2 0.28 2 40 29.5 3 Intersection Delay Estimates Seg Cycle Green v/c Lane PVG Arr. I Unit Init. Cntrl. Other Inter. Length Ratio Ratio Cap. if Type Fac- Ext. Queue Delay Delay LOS C g/C X c Input AT tor (sec) (veh) (sec) (sec! 1 120.0 0.300 0.810 3400 '3 1.000 3.0 0 40.6 0.0 D ? 120.0 0.500 0.500 3400 4 0.483 3.0 0 15.5 0.0 B __3 120.0 0.330 0.710 3400 4 0.858 3.0 3 34.6 0.3 C 4 6 NI" CD CO Jrntn.t w1\1 b 1y G 1 G) I J I" I"I"I" I • I w --IQl U1 .Li w N I- co Ii t1 h Ii to .A. w Is) I-' O tt rt (u D► 'Q ID(1)00 hItaa 1'. ~Po Do Go In E w N I� (D tt r to (D 'ti 0 0 C (D M It, 73 ,D t0- t-' 0-3 tp -J (s (n k1 ID I-- o II 0 tit co to (1 (D p- i -to oil (D ,q La rt to Q1 :r -- (D o X t� .llt O UI (D O .i x (I) 1.-' 0 rt(1 t-I ID _ al tom (1 W rt (D I-. II 0 xtn tit (o ID o00 -- CIO (1 nN II N N Co Co Co (D I-- 0' . t,, CI D► (D t-• o 1< (1 • a ►-' I-. ,---` lit r m �� NHUI 'v o.(� 1- • w rn�m (D 1 N • F, .•tom •W •J to (7 1 I-' (1...t_. N.) )-• n 11�' O ( I tit �► — O U Ill 11, .0 K 0' to rt 'a N.( 000 tit ID N ►� n (0 '� ID t •.l N to H C) 1q N • to ootno t-'• (t rt n al o Ili w 0 C 1---. 1� 1 to IV N 1Y tit O EI 'CI t t • • • 'd (D ID J 1--' --i! t'1bd ►-`V'V"rr'Nwo' tr1 .cam w t.1 HCS: Arteria..s he -ease Transportation Engineer City of Palm Desert Phone: E-Mail: Fax: OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS Arterial Name: FRED WARING DRIVE File Case: EXIST TRAFFIC ON 6 LANES Prepared By: MG Direction: East -bound Date: 9/28/99 Description of Arterial Analysis Period Length 0.25 hr Seg. Cross Street Name 0 PORTOLA DEEP CANYON 2 PHYLLIS JACKSON 3 COOK 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 14 ,s Free Art. Flow Running_ Length Class Speed Time Sec:ion (mi) (mph) (sec) 0.50 2 40 46.5 1 0.25 2 40 27.8 2 0.28 2 40 29.5 3 Intersection Delay Estimates Seg Cycle Green v/c Lane PVG Arr. I Unit Init. Cntrl. Other Inter. Length Ratio Ratio Cap. if Type Fac- Ext. Queue Delay Delay LOS C g/C X c Input AT tor (sec) (veh) (sec) (sec) 1 120.0 0.400 0.500 5100 3 s..000 3.0 0 27.2 0.0 C 2 120.0 0.500 0.300 5100 4 n.858 3.0 0 13.6 0.0 E 3 120.0 0.400 0.400 5100 4 .964 3.0 0 27,.1 0.0 C 4 5 6 0, 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Az:aria! Level of Service Inter. Sum of Sum of Arterial Running Control. Other Time by Length by Arterial LOS by Seg. Sec:. Time Delay Delay Section Section Speed Section (sec) (sec) (sec) (sec) (mi) (mph) I 1 46.5 27.2 0.0 73.7 0.50 24.4 C 2 2 27.8 13.6 0.0 41.4 0.25 22.1 C 3 3 29.5 22.1 0.0 52.6 0.28 19.2 D 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14 Grand Sum of Time (x) = 167.6 sec Grand Sum of Length (y) = 1.03 miles Ar serial Speed = 3600 x (y) / (x) = 22.2 mph Ar:erial Level of Service, LOS = C Intersection Files in the Analysis 2: 3. 4: 6: 8: o. 10: 11: 12: ;C. Traa.3portation Engineer City of Palm Desert Phone: 7-Ma": Fax: OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS Arterial Name: FRED WARING DRIVE File Case: FUT. TRAFFIC ON 6 LANES (APPX) Prepared By: MG Direction: East -bound Date: 9/28/99 Description of Arterial Analysis Period Length 0.25 hr Seg. Cross Street Name 0 PORTOLA 1 DEEP CANYON. 2 PHYLLIS JACKSON 3 COOK —4 6 8 0 10 12 _3 Free Art. Flow Running Length Class Speed Time Section (mi) (mph) (sec) 0.50 2 40 46.5 1 0.25 2 40 27.8 2 0.28 2 40 29.5 3 Intersection Delay Estimates Seg Cycle Green v/c Lane PVG Arr. I Unit Init. Cntrl. Other Inter. Length Ratio Ratio Cap. if Type Fac- Ext. Queue Delay Delay LOS C g/C X c Input AT- tor (sec) (veh) (sec) (sec) 120.0 0.350 0.650 5400 3 1.000 3.0 0 33.2 0.0 C 120.0 0.500 0.500 5400 4 0.713 3.0 0 15.5 0.0 B 120.0 0.350 0.550 5400 4 L.858 3.0 0 29.8 0.0 C 4 0 9 11 12 13 14 15 Arterial Level of Service Inter. Sum of Sum of Arterial Running Control. Other Time by Length by Arterial LCS by Seg. Sect. Time Delay Delay Section Section Speed Section (sec) (sec) (sec) (sec) (mi) (mph) 1 1 46.5 33.2 0.0 79.7 0.50 22.6 C 2 2 27.8 15.5 0.0 43.2 0.25 21.2 D 3 3 29.5 29.8 0.3 59.3 0.28 17.0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Grand Sum of Time (x) = 182.2 sec Grand Sum of Length (y) 1.03 miles Arterial Speed = 3600 x (y)/(x) = 20.4 mph Arterial Level of Service, LOS = D Intersection Files in the Analysis 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: o. 10: 11: 12: 13: 14: 15: 1T�� f'l it 17u1r-LJ-UU WLL 10 ; Uo FWL VuirJUL11iru Liru1iWLGRJ rn i Irv. J44100u0L0 . vL W x w Q V CL' W Med OMIM CO w O H 0 • • 0 • • • I___ • h 4 j 4 o • • • • • 1• WY, 1w1 11 cn h • • • O • iSCis • d •• n sue. 0 • • 0 • N SIN NNW X 4-27 t 001 0 • A arm 0 •a t• •' 0 a n►7L VVl\JVa.! N\V 41\V !lt.lw nuu-GJ-Vv Project Scenario: Int. a' •LCCATION: Palm Desert Traffic Model General Plan 8uitdout 16 HWY. 111/FRED WARING DR. FORECAST YEAR: 2020 Job tt: 0309-98-02 Anaryst: STS Date: April 27. 2000 tb/ed INOIVIDM UAL TURN VOLUME GROWTH RE_VI_EW - i APCAK HOUR INPUT DATA PM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA --' ) TURNING E:USTINGI FUTURE I DIFF- 1 APPROACH MOVEMENT COUNT I VOLUME ! ERENCE CHANGE COUNT VOLUME ERENCE CHANGE H Lett 32 Z5---57 ----19.- ,_ ,. 2,_ 4 __ SOUND Through NGRT827I .. 40 1.257 430 52% 8 % 1.293 �1.705 412 32% Ricnt 30 61 21 70% 125 130 5 4% SOUTH Left 228 246 18 8% 456 479 23 5% SOUND Through 829 1.233 404 49% 1,044 1,539 495 47% I Right 20 16 -4 -20% 75 79 4 5% EAST Left 21 16 -5 -24% 98 107 9 9% SOUND Tnrough 17 15 -2 -12% 117 101 -16 -14% i` Right 16 19 3 19% 70 85 15 21% WEST Left 40 66 26 65% 190 256 76 40% BOUND Through 50 44 .6 -12% 143 142 -1 -1% Rient 269 286 17 6% _ 338 428 90 27% TOTAL ENTERING VOLUME 3.289 �` 5,120 3034. co43.o0 (5zs) cc. R-n, 3AV tAitke- forth Leg North Lcg iorth Leg Jou71 Leg South Leg ouch Leg :ast Leg 'ast Leg 1s: Leg Vest Leg est Leg est Leg % EXISTING FUTURE D1Fi:- X, FORECAST PA4K HOIOR T9 ADT _COMPARISON VOLUMES PERCENT OF ADT AM PM if AM PM Inbound ---' 1,495 2,097 Outbound 1,559 2,240 TOTAL 3,054 4,337 5% Inbound Outbound TOTAL Inoound Outbound TOTAL Inbound Outbound TOTAL /ERACL TOTAL 1,348 1.318 2:666 396 312 708 50 100 150 1,894 1,890 3.784 836 710 1.546 293 280 573 Jcbs1030998021poslp►oc1(1I1frd_c.xlsJOutput (3) 5% 7% 3% #DIV/0! 7% -_1 ADT 60.500 53,,900 21,700 j +'— -- 136,100 {j i huv-��-uu wEL' ib;uo r1L Gufr.u►.I iitiu cirviirccnS rnn irv. ova,00uoco t . uc Q 4 W xo w } C Q rW V o .7 'snow a WOW t/3 Q • C) W ce 0 • O • .21 te:31.a •. 0 0 x ragas i • • • • Make lIeS1 ►- • S f i 9 N w• • • • n A a 0 =_ i • i e 0 n 0 s • ha.✓ lN•VV Project:: Scenarc. Int. n: .LOCATION: !FORECAST YEAR: - - (APPRCACH NORTH iI BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND TURNING MOVEMENT Left Through Right Left Through Right Left Tnrough Right Left Through -nz6 4 .•...-••� cm'. 1\V. VMV . VvvvL.v 3°34, oo 43. o0 (5 ) Palm Desert Traffic Model General Flan Buildout 15 HWY. 111/FRED WARING DR. 2020 .lab #: Analyst: Date: 0309-98-02 STS April 27, 2000 INDIVIDUAL TURN VQLUME GROWTH REVIEW�T AM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA PM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA EXISTING FUTURE j DIFF- % EXISTING FUTURE ( DI ff- COUNT VOLUME jt` ERENCE CHANGE COUNT VOLUME J ERENCE CHANGE 32 827 30 228 829 20 21 17 16 40 50 Riant _ 269 TOTAL VQLLME 40 8 25% S7 59 1,257 51 246 1.233 16 16 15 19 66 44 286 3.289 430 21 18 404 -4 -5 -2 3 26 -6 17 52% 70'Y0 8% 49% -20% -24% -12% 19% 65% -12% 1.293 125 456 1.044 75 98 117 70 190 1.705 130 479 1,539 79 107 101 85 266 143 142 338 428 5,120 FORECAST PEAK HOUR TO AOT COMPARISON_ _ _ VOLUMES PERCENT OF ADT AM PM AM PM Jortn Leg inbound 1,495 North Lcg Outbound 1,559 `forth Leg TOTAL 3,054 6outh Leg Inbound 1.348 South Leg Outbound 1.318 outh Leg TOTAL 2.666 2,097 2,240 4,337 11. 2 4% 412 32% 5 4% 5% 47% 5% 9% •14% 21% 40% -1 % 27% 23 495 4 9 -16 15 76 -1 90 ADT 5'l% 7% 60,500 1,894 1,890 3,784 5% -Last Leg Inbound 396 836 =ast Leg Outbound 312 710 ist Leg TOTAL 708 1.546 Vest Leg Inbound i 50 est Leg Outbound 100 est Leg TOTAL. 150 7% 3• 7% 53.900 21,700 293 280 573 8t)IV/111. t8DNJ0t • 'VERALL TOTAL 11 67576 10.240 i 5% 8'/ 136,100' lobs 03099802 ,postproct (I IIfrd_c.zlsJOutput (3) nvv-L�-vV v,LL lN•Vv' fJ&_ VV,fuV•.• ••1.: :..w.�w:.:.:. • ...• ,1V. V�V � VVVV6v Project: Palm Desert Traffic Model Job tt• 0309-98-02 Scenario: General Plan Buildout Analyst: STS Int. b: 14 Date: April 27, 2000 LOCATION: MONTEREY AVE/FRED WARING DR. FORECAST YEAR: 2020 _ _ INDIVIDUAL TURN VOLUME GROWTH REVIEW AM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA PM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA TURNING EXISTING FUTURE OIFF• % NEXISTING FUTURE DIFF- % APPROACH MOVEMENT COUNT 4 y1 VOLUME I ERENCE CHANGE if COUNT VOLUME LERENCE CHANGE 7NORTH Left 53 63 10 19% 111 102 -9 -8%SOUND Through 379 789 410 106% 816 885 49 6% R;gnt 120 116 -4 -3% 337 293 -44 -13% SOUTH Left 203 232 29 149E 246 415 169 89% BOUND Through 531 621 90 17% 606 903 297 49% Right 131 183 52 40% 220 392 172 78% EAST Left 49 133 84 171% 274 360 86 31% BOUND Through 302 382 80 25% 819 884 65 8% Riche 47 61 14 30% 122 116 -6 -5% WEST - Left4 210 188 -22 -10% 281 319 38 14% BOUND Through 473 504 31 7% 635 864 229 36% Richt 223 418 _ 195 87% 279 437 158 57% IOTA- , ..,, .. _..._., _ ,_„_,., L ENTERING VOLUME 3,690 5,950 F VL - FOR________.= _ ECAST P K_M_OUR TO ADT Ct1MIFAaISON VOLUMES [ PERCENT OF AOT _____., ll AM PM AM PM ir ACT North Leg Inbound 1.038 1,710 North Leg Outbound 1,340 1,662 `North Leo TOTAL. 2.376 3.372 5% 8% 44.200 Scum Leg Inbound- 968 1.260 South Leg Outbound 870 1,338 South L, ` • TOTAL 1 8.16 2;598 6% East Leg Inbound 1,110 1,620 ,East Leg Outbound 730 1,592 East I ,ec TOTAL 1,840 3,212 5% est Leg Inbound 576 1,360 est Leg Outbound 750 1,358 est Le TOTAL 1,326 2,718 OVERA(.1 To7AL 41 r.3a0 11,>it 5% i:1 1obs103099802 S pvstproc', jmanfrd_calsjOutput (3) 8Y• 32,600 9% 36,000 1 tt•/. 26�' - , _ .. _t39soo riuu-c.J-uu •iv rWi. vvitJu+.y lily L+tv+iILLRJ r nn itsJ. d4o (oovoc,. Proiect: Palm Desert Traffic Model Scenario: General Plan au lacut Int. a: 57 LOCATION: SAN PABLO AVE/FRED WARING DR. FORECAST YEAR: 2020 APPROACH NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND TOTAL ENTERING VCLUME North Leg North Leg North Lea South Leg ;South Leg ,1Seuth Leg East Leg East Leg East Job a: 0309-945-02 Analyst STS Date: April 27, 2000 INDMDUAl. TURN VO[ IIME GRCIWTH REVIEWAM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA ' PM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA TURNING EXISTINGI FUTURE OIFF- % EXiS'i1NG FUTURE DIFF- '4 MOVEMENT COUNT VOLUME ERENCE _ CHANGE, COUNT, VOLUME ERENCE CHANGE Len 91 " 120 29 — 22% 164 Z23 59 -_ 3894 _ Through 96 106 10 10% 94 110 16 17% Right 64 113 49 77% 127 . 186 59 46% Left 65 75 10 15% 132 131 -1 •1 % Through 65 55 -10 -15% 71 82 11 15% Right 24 21 -3 -13% 41 38 -3 -7% Left 30 24 -6 -20% 1 48 42 -6 -13% Through 315 403 88 28% 976 1,080 104 11% Right 90 85 -5 -6% 139 179 40 29% Left 151 175 25 17% 142 243 101 71% Through 674 797 123 18% 848 1,157 309 36% Richt 177 175 -Z -1% 101 - .119 18 18% 2,150 -- — 3,590 FORECAST PEAK HOUR TO ADT COMPARISON __ IVOLUMES . PCENT OF ADT if AM PM _ (1 AM PM_ I Inbound 1 S`t 251 Outbound 305 271 TOTAL 1 456 522 5% 63/4 i Inbound Outbound TOTAI. 339 519 316 504 655 11023 4% Inbound 1.148 1,519 Outbound 591 1,397 TOTAL 1,739 1916 4'/• ;;West Leg Inbound 512 1.301 .'Nest Leg Outbound 938 1,418 W43t Le TOTAL 1.450 2.719 4% OVERALL TOTAL, 41011 7,180 I 4% 1; k lobs `03099302 \ postprac 1(sanfr'd_c•xls1Output (3) 7% 3% i 14,800 3g.21° 36.000 sa,500 nuu-c.)-uu Y/GU 1 D • 1 U L11•4t,L...i+v i nll IIV. 13 vvvv� Project: Scenario: Int it. Palm Desert Traffic Model Job tt- 0309-98-02 General Plan 8udcout Analyst STS 58 Date: April 27, 2000 LOCATION: PORTOLA AVE/FRED WARING DR. FORECAST YEAR 2020 1 INQNIDUAL TURN �/Ot;t1ME GROWTii REV1EW _ t AM FAX HOUR INPUT DATA 11 PM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA — TURNING EXISTING FUTURE DIFF- % r EXISTING FUTURE + D1FF- % APPROACH MOVEMENT COUNT VOLUME I NORTH Lett 122-- - 69 -53 -43% 110 -87 -23 •21% BOUND Through 442 542 100 23% 452 476 24 5% Rigtrt 88 84 -4 -5% 100 100 0 0% SOUTH Lett 183 362 179 98% 106 178 72 88% SOUND Through 606 614 8 1% 556 630 74 13% Right 171 201 30 18% 335 448 113 34% EAST Left 225 365 140 62% 388 456 68 18% BOUND Through 483 607 124 26% 1,251 1.391 140 11% Right 39 25 -14 -36% 113 85 -28 -25% WEST Lett 176 182 6 3% 254 293 39 15% BOUND Through 902 1,083 181 20% 1,206 1,641 435 36% Riaht 44 115 71 161% 81 146 55 AO% TOTAL ENTERING VOLUME 4.249 5,931 f+ I Norm Leg Inbound 1,177 1,256 North Leg Outbound 1.022 1,078 North Log TOTAL 2.199 2,334 FORECAST PEAK HOUR TO ADT COMPARISON VOLUMES Ii PERCENT OF AOT AM PM 11 AM PM 10% South Leg Inbound 695 663 South Leg Outbound 821 1,008 South Leg TOTAL 1,516 1.671 3% 1 East Leg Inbound 1,380 2.080 East Leg Outbound 1,053 1,669 East Lea TOTAL 2,433 3,749 7% West Leg Inbound - 997 1,932 West Leg Outbound 1,353 2,176 West Leo TOTAL, 2.350 4,106 I 6% I gaVERALL TOTAL L8,498 11,862 B J:\Jobs103099802\ postprac 1(parfr+d_c.Is1Output (3) ADT� 10% I 22.300 10% 10% 19.000 37,300 39.200. nuu cJ uu rrta iwr %.4 IVVr. .. i.. 6:.. 1.:.. 1•.L.:,y ink., .lv. ��� • -' - Project: Scenario: lrt.#: Palm Dever. Traffic Model General Plan BuiICout 138 LOCATION: COOK ST./FRED WARING DR. FORECAST YEAR: 2020 APPROACH NORTH SOUND TURNING MOVEMENT Let 87 Through 342 Richt 26 SOUTH Left 167 BOUND Through 394 Right 401 EAST Lett 298 SOUND Through 432 Right 61 WEST Left 115 SOUND Through 876 Richt 456 TOTAL ENTERING VOLUME - North Leg Inbound North Leg Outbcur•.d North Leq TOTAL South Leg Inbound ;South Leg Outbound South Leg TOTAL last Leg inbound East Leg Outbound Last Leq TOTAL +Nest Leg Inbound West Leg Outbound Nest Leg TOTAL Job Er. 0309-98-02 Analyst: STS Date: April 27, 2000 INDIVIDUAL TURN VOLUME GROW_ TH REVIEW AM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA PM P EXISTING FUTURE DIFF- % EXISTING COUNT VOLUME I ERENCE CHANGE COUNT 120 33 38% 51 531� 189 55% - 401 48 1 22 85% 234 67 40% 479 417 390 678 83 168 1,093 639 4,880 85 16 92 246 22 53 217 183 22% 4% 31% 57% 36% 46% 25% 40% EAK HOUR INPUT DATA = FUTURE DIFF- VOLUME ERENCE CHANGE 459 58 14% 49 41 -8 -16% 260 271 11 4% 381 506 125 33% 394 488 94 24% 266 374 108 41% 1 703 728 25 4% 54 71 17 31% 55 102 46 82% 605 1.031 426 70% 214 417 203 95% 4,539 FORECAST PEAK HOUR TO 6,0LT COMPARISON IIVOLUME$ p PERCENT OF ADT AM PM II AM PM 1,130 1265 1,560 1,250 2.690 2.515 699 730 1,429 1,900 960 2.860 1,151 1,630 2.781 OVERALL TOTAL, 1 9,760 6% 551 679 1,230 5% 1.550 1,040 2,590 6% 1,173 1,570 2,743 6% 9„078 ft° l labs \ 03099802 \ pcstp ocl (cokfrd_c.aisjOutput (3) 5% 4% 5% 6% 5% ADT 47,100 • 30.300 50,800 45,600 173, 800 • Prbject: Palm Desert Traffic Model Job #: 0309-98-02 Scenano: General Plan Buildout Analyst: ST3 Int. it 63 Date: April 27, 2000 LOCATION: EL DORADO DR./FRED WAR!NG DR. FORECAST YEAR: 2020 INOMOUAL TURN VOLyMF GROWTH REVIF�W - �! I AM PEAK HOUR jINPUT DATA ( PM PEAK HOUR INPUT DATA � TURNING EXISTING; FUTURE DIFF- % 1 EXISTING' FUTURE DIFF- x APPROACH MOVEMENT COUNT VOLUME ERENCE CHANGE COUNT_ VOt.UME- ERENCE CHANGE NORTH Left 120 416 296 247% 136 399 263 1939E BOUND Through t 0 0 0 #O V/0! 0 0 0 #DN/O! Right 48 194 146 3049E 115 572 457 3979E SOUTH Left 0 0 0 0OIV/0! 0 0 0 #DN/0! BOUND Through 0 0 0 #0IV/0'. 0 0 0 #DIVl0! Right 0 0 0 #OIV/01 0 0 0 #OIV/0! GIST Left 0 0 0 #DN/0! 0 0 0 #ON/0! BOUND Through 389 52S 137 35% 1,140 1,203 63 6% Right 117 276 159 136% 148 156 8 5% WEST Left 91 240 149 1649E 43 115 72 1679E SOUND Through 1,040 1,348 306 30% 754 1,195 441 58% Right 0 0 0 #OIWO! 0 0 0 llD1V101 TOTAL ENTER NG VOLUME 3,000 FORECAST PEAK HOUR TO AOT COMPAR9ON VOLUMES IPERCENT OF ADT AM PM AM PM North Leg Inbound 0 North Leg Outbound 0 North Lep TOTAL 0 0 0 0 8DN10! #O1VlOt — South Leg Inbound 610 971 South Leg Outbound 515 271 outh Le9 TOTAL 1.126 1,242 6% East Leg Inbound 1,588 1,310 East Leg Outbound 720 1,775 East Leg TOTAL 2.308 3,085 5•/. I West Leg Inbound 302 1.359 West Leg Outbound 1.764 1,594 West Lea TOTAL 2,,555 ?,953 514, 'OVERALL TO A1: _ - ..,.. 6,RW1 T,.7.il7 'iti ._., _._ f: \ lobs 1030998021 postproc l f ddfrd_c.xtsJ Output (3) 7% 3,640 18,900 7% 46.600 6% 50,800 116.3000 APPENDIX G NATURAL DIVERSITY DATABASE SEARCH z NDDB Search i u vtifiligas i tigar a II 001000UUODLoao1J Bye+OPE DR ete ere Tr- V APPENDIX H SCOPING COMMENTS M The Gas Company' RECEIVFI.. JUN ' 5 2000 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY June 19, 2000 Gas Co. Ref. No. 00-366-OG City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Attention: Lauri Aylaian, Project Administrator JUN 2 9 2000 Re: EIR — Widening of Fred Waring Drive between San Pasqua) Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the above -referenced project. Please note that Southern Califomia Gas Company has facilities in the area where the above named project is proposed. Gas service to the project could be provided without any significant impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractual arrangements are made. You should be aware that this letter is not to be interpreted as a contractual commitment to serve the proposed project, but only as an informational service. The availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, The Southern California Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. We can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action, which affects gas supply, or the conditions under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. Typical demand use for: a. Residential (System Area Average/Use Per Meter) Yearly Single Family 799 therms/year dwelling unit Multi -Family 4 or Tess units 482 therms/year dwelling unit Multi -Family 5 or more units 483 therms/year dwelling unit These averages are based on total gas consumption in residential units served by Southern California Gas Company, and it should not be implied that any particular home, apartment or tract of homes will use these amounts of energy. 1 Southern Calitornu Gas Company 1981 L sgontJ.itr-tom- Rraianth. C.i 9 .174-9720 .1fatltng iddret: Box 3003, SC803! Redlands. CA 9?3'3-0306 b. Commercial Due to the fact that construction varies so widely (a glass building vs. a heavily insulated building) and there is such a wide variation in types of materials and equipment used, a typical demand figure is not available for this type of construction. Calculations would need to be made after the building has been designed. We have Demand Side Management programs available to commercial/industrial customers to provide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of energy conservation techniques for a particular project. If you desire further information on any of our energy conservation programs, please contact our Commercial/Industrial Support Center at 1-800-GAS-2000. Sincerely, ,2,,),, ohn DeWitt Technical Supervisor a► AWv 1 11A vw ivd 1��H f ?,• OS to .1 • ►2 anidd $ - T ^ LLl • 0 1, Lt —:—�0' •: « —1 t .ate 1 i — r • J ,ol• n 1 9 0 _▪ -. -.= 0.., e1 t •. 20C•C,: . N. \;\:• 1111 y1f,,M)= ''s' - LLl 4 c % 7f , _ —1 , 1— t • -:i4`-4; _1 7054 O � $ 1rJ f.0 tip, ti ) - --' l SS «.« cD r .x—• ;• ^ • -1 — — ye d it LL1 r- era A 13 a I.t•i MY[ ocl r 0 N 0 ,1,•N,11 ) s. e n• � 9 ,i F " <'t - .1..011 1♦ Itt tt ,, 17s).inM.1�vS.,,'11 p 7 ,1.a., ('� `:` 1 1V� • O N 4 4C N \ N 1- 00003 • :t, — 0 a' a I 00.0-0 N.1d Of'd auzEslEsdluoR NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION 915 CAPITOL MALL. ROOM 364 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 (916) 653-4082 (916) 657-5390 - Fax June 26, 2000 Lauri Aylaian City of Palm Desert Community Development Department 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 RE: SCH # 2000061062— Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Dear Ms. Aylaian: JUL 1 0 2000 RECEIVED JUN302000 T REDEPALM DESEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Native American Heritage Commission has reviewed the above mentioned NOP. To adequately assess the project -related impact on archaeological resources, the Commission reccomends the following action be required: 1. Contact the appropriate Information Center for a records search. The record search will determine: • Whether a part or all of the project area has been previously surveyed for cultural resources. • Whether any known cultural resources have already been recorded on or adjacent to the project area. • Whether the probability is low, moderate, or high that cultural resources are located within the project area. • Whether a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present. 2. The final stage of the archaeological inventory survey is the preparation of a professional report detailing the findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey. • Required the report containing site significance and mitigation be submitted immediately to the planning department. • Required site forms and final written report be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the Information Center. 3. Contact the Native American Heritage Commission for: • A Sacred Lands File Check. • A list of appropriate Native American Contacts for consultation concerning the project site and assist in the mitigation measures. Lack of surface evidence of archeological resources does not preclude the existence of archeological resources. Lead agencies should include provisions for accidentally discovered archeological resources during construction per Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) §15064.5 (f). Health and Safety Code §7050.5 and Public Resources Code §5097.98 mandates the process to be followed in the event of an accidental discovery of any human remains in a location other than a dedicated cemetery and should be included in all environmental documents. If you have any questions, please contact me at (916) 653-4038. S perely, Deb Pilas-Treadway Associ Governmental Program Analyst CC: State Clearinghouse 1EO SERNUDA DUNES r RANGNO 1111U1aE _0 ` MOAN WELLS 4 • N1W DESERT `I • LA DUINTA . INOIO• y� Desert Sands Unified School District Board of Education John Benoit Tina A. Godecke Jim Koedyker Gary Tomak Dr. Marcile K. Wright July 5, 2000 47-950 Dune Palms Road La Quints. CA 92253 Facilities Services (760) 771-8515 FAX (760) 771-8522 RECEIVED j©EllVI JUL 13 2000 J MYRA L FRANK & ASSOCIATES INC- Ms. Lauri Aylaian Project Administrator City of Palm Desert Community Development Department 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Initial Study Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Dear Ms. Aylaian: J U L 11 2000 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The widening of Fred Waring Drive will impact Desert Sands Unified School District by increased traffic congestion associated with the construction. Traffic congestion on Fred Waring Drive is an issue for Palm Desert High School and the construction will temporarily add to this condition. Once the project is completed, I would anticipate an improvement to traffic congestion on Fred Waring in the proximity of Palm Desert High School. Sincerely, Peggy Reyes Director Facilities Services South Coast Air Quality Management District II 21865 E. Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4182 (909) 396-2000 • http://www.aqmd.gov June 20, 2000 Ms. Lauri Aylaian Project Administrator City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Dear Ms. Aylaian: Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report Fred Waring Drive Widening Proiect RECEIVEr J U N 2 6 2000 PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT Ac, pw ` The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the above -mentioned document. The AQMD's comments are recommendations regarding the analysis of potential air quality impacts from the proposed project that should be included in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Air Quality Analysis The AQMD adopted its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Quality Handbook in 1993 to assist other public agencies with the preparation of air quality analyses. The AQMD recommends that the Lead Agency use this Handbook as guidance when preparing its air quality analysis. Copies of the Handbook are available from the AQMD's Subscription Services Department by calling (909) 396-3720. The Lead Agency should identify any potential adverse air quality impacts that could occur from all phases of the project and all air pollutant sources related to the project. Air quality impacts from both construction and operations should be considered. Construction -related air quality impacts typically include, but are not limited to, emissions from the use of heavy-duty equipment from grading, earth-loading/unloading, paving, architectural coatings, off -road mobile sources (e.g., heavy-duty construction equipment) and on -road mobile sources (e.g., construction worker vehicle trips, material transport trips). Operation -related air quality impacts may include, but are not limited to, emissions from stationary sources (e.g., boilers), area sources (e.g., solvents and coatings), and vehicular trips (e.g., on- and off -road tailpipe emissions and entrained dust). Air quality impacts from indirect sources, that is, sources that generate or attract vehicular trips should be included in the evaluation. An analysis of all toxic air contaminant impacts due to the decommissioning or use of equipment potentially generating such air pollutants should also be included. Ms. Lauri Aylaian -2- June 20, 2000 Mitigation Measures In the event that the project generates significant adverse air quality impacts, CEQA requires that all feasible mitigation measures be utilized during project construction and operation to minimize or eliminate significant adverse air quality impacts. To assist the Lead Agency with identifying possible mitigation measures for the project, please refer to Chapter 11 of the AQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook for sample air quality mitigation measures. Additionally, AQMD's Rule 403 — Fugitive Dust, and the Implementation Handbook contain numerous measures for controlling construction -related emissions that should be considered for use as CEQA mitigation if not otherwise required. Pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15126 (c), any impacts resulting from mitigation measures must also be discussed. Data Sources AQMD rules and relevant air quality reports and data are available by calling the AQMD's Public Information Center at (909) 396-3600. Much of the information available through the Public Information Center is also available via the AQMD's World Wide Web Homepage (htm://www.aamd.eov). The AQMD is willing to work with the Lead Agency to ensure that project -related emissions are accurately identified, categorized, and evaluated. Please call Dr. Charles Blankson, Transportation Specialist, CEQA Section, at (909) 396-3304 if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Steve Smith, Ph.D. Program Supervisor, CEQA Section Planning, Rule Development and Area Sources SS:CB:1i RVC000609-04LI Control Number CITYOFPRLffiDESEPT 73-51C FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA 9226C-2578 TEL: 760 346-061 I FAX: 76o 340—0574 4nfo4 palm -desert org PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED WIDENING OF FRED WARING DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY The City of Palm Desert proposes to widen Fred Waring Drive between San Pascual Avenue and Deep Canyon Road to accommodate six lanes of traffic. The City has retained consultants who are currently preparing conceptual engineering plans and environmental studies for the proposed project. As part of these studies, the City is inviting the public to comment upon the plan. If you have concerns regarding traffic, noise, air quality, or other issues that may be involved in the proposed project, or if you would like general information about it, you are invited to attend a public meeting on the subject. The meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2000 in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Califomia. If you are interested in submitting comments, but are unable to attend the meeting, you may write to: Lauri Aylaian, Project Administrator, City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578. APPENDIX I COMMENTS AND RESPONSES • : � • 0 M UERYUOA DUNES r RANCHO IMAGE 0 MUM WELLS I • PALM DESERT Y • LA OUINTA ., OO MIOIO LP • Desert Sands Unified School District 47-950 Dune Palms Road La Quints, CA 92253 Board of Education John Benoit Tina A. Godecke Jim Koedyker Gary Tomak Dr. Marcile K. Wright August 30, 2000 ll� fir- 1 \Il 1— 1,l i'X`71.8515 FAX (760) 771-8522 r Ms. Lauri Aylaian Project Administrator City of Palm Desert Community Development Department 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study Fred Waring Drive Widening Project Dear Ms. Aylaian: RECEIvFr SEP 01 2000 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY In my previous letter, I mentioned the problems associated with traffic congestion during the course of construction. As I reviewed the Initial Study further, I discovered on page 18 Mitigation: Dwellings to be constructed: 144 units of multi -family residences and 30 self-help single family homes. These new residences will impact the already overcrowded conditions at schools in Palm Desert. Developer Fees will be required for these new dwelling units prior to issuance of building permits by the City. Sincerely, )-'2 'TO 4= Peggy Reyes Director Facilities Services I-1 Response to Desert Sands Unified School District Construction of the proposed widening will occur over an estimated 5-6 month time period, extending from summer to late -fall, 2001. Although the actual schedule may vary somewhat, it has been established to be conducted during the off-peak season as much as possible. Local traffic movements during the construction period will, of necessity, be confined to less than the full two lanes currently available in each direction, and therefore some inconvenience to local motorists will be experienced during this time. Every effort will be made, however, to complete construction as quickly as possible, and all appropriate signage and detour arrangements will be in place prior to beginning construction. With regard to the housing mitigation, the MND makes reference to a proposed project under the auspices of the City that is currently being planned. The 40-acre parcel referred to on page 18 of the MND has been purchased by the City and is intended for low- and moderate- income housing required by state housing guidelines. This project is still in the programming stages. It is a separate project from the widening of Fred Waring Drive and will have its own environmental process, after an agreement has been negotiated with the developer, which is expected in the next 90 days. When the housing units are built, the developer will pay all required fees, with the exception that TUMF fees are not required on low and very low income housing. 1-2 SEP-26-00 06=31 FROM=CITY OF PALM DESERT 1D=7603416372 PACE 2/5 The Gas Company RECEIVED SEP 25 MO PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY September 15, 2000 Gas Co. Ref. No. 00-554 OG City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Attention: Lauri Aylaian Re: EIR — Widening of Fred Waring Drive Between San Pasqua) Avenue and Deep Canyon Road. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the above -referenced project. Please note that Southern California Gas Company has facilities in the area where the above named project is proposed. Gas service to the project could be provided without any significant impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's policies and extension rules on file with the Califomia Public Utilities Commission at the time contractual arrangements are made. You should be aware that this letter is not to be interpreted as a contractual commitment to serve the proposed project, but only as an informational service. The availability of natural gas service. as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, The Southem Califomia Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. We can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action, which affects gas supply, or the conditions under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. Typical demand use for: a. Residential (System Area Average/Use Per Meter) Yearlv Single Family 799 therms/year dwelling unit Multi -Family 4 or less units 482 therms/year dwelling unit Multi -Family 5 or more units 483 therms/year dwelling unit These averages are based on total gas consumption in residential units served by Southem Califomia Gas Company, and it should not be implied that any particular home, apartment or tract of homes will use these amounts of energy. UWMmUMmeis G.se.nysq 1981 Irgu..0 Armor kr/Inm4 CA Al J4nCAddrep. Bar !00j R.dl.nd., Cs 92373-0306 I-3 SEP-26-00 06.32 FROM=CITY OF PALM DESERT ID.7603416372 PACE 3/5 b. Commercial Due to the fact that construction varies so widely (a glass building vs. a heavily insulated building) and there is such a wide variation in types of matenals and equipment used, a typical demand figure is not available for this type of construction. Calculations would need to be made after the building has been designed. We have Demand Side Management programs available to commercial/industrial customers to provide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of energy conservation techniques for a particular project. If you desire further information on any of our energy conservation programs, please contact our CommerciaVlndustrial Support Center at 1-800-GAS-2000. Sincerely, John DeWitt Technical Supervisor I-4 0' a KA .,....... t,.► S s s 1 . ice} O• • PALMA VILLAGE 5 S 4 91 39W11in vw'7vd 133HS 33S AT 8 ff-3111. I 1- 2 ? 0 1 • X rrimiJel' 10: .;;;Pj4kEt ig f-32t 1 0 1 ! N NyNr•r h �-�- _! I •lyt7 r 41 —4 jOcp ' I(� •• M J1f V �� d :61ICI( • C �r 141. 1 LC,80 00-SE-d3S 9/b 3OWd LLC9IbC09L'OI 1a3S3O WW1 30 ALIJ'WO2id S/S 30Vd VMS r -. SEC. N 1-S•S R•I E ork '1 I;`• . i< ii L > e M 5 F • S f « o O: •'k7 `NS ' C • t. p '' W I _ ...6-.. to . - . • }- . f y II • i � V l,�• D:I 6; OP • LLEsIWE09L'ai IT6 3 S 4 ,� • -I«- —• -it F. /` sea ?FA -rig Ja1:4- sl 1 s t 1213530 W1Wd 30 Al 10' W0213 EE ° 90 00-9L-d3S Response to Southern California Gas Company The proposed project would not result in an increase of demand for natural gas. The City will coordinate with SCGC staff regarding any potential relocations of or interference with SCGC facilities, as needed. I-7 EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION NO. 00-122 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF FRED WARING DRIVE BETWEEN SAN PASQUAL AVENUE AND DEEP CANYON ROAD IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA Prepared for City of Palm Desert Prepared by Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc. SEPTEMBER 2000 INTRODUCTION The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that agencies adopting Mitigated Negative Declarations take affirmative steps to determine that approved mitigation measures are implemented subsequent to project approval. Specifically, the lead or responsible agency must adopt a reporting or monitoring program for mitigation measures incorporated into a project or imposed as conditions of approval. The program must be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. [Pub. Resources Code, Section 21081.6, subd. (a)(1).] This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) will be used by City of Palm Desert staff responsible for ensuring compliance with mitigation measures associated with the widening of Fred Waring Drive from San Pasqual Avenue to Deep Canyon Road. The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed project identified mitigation measures to reduce the adverse effects of the project in the areas of aesthetics, air quality, geology & soils, noise, and population & housing. Table 1 of this document identifies the adverse impacts and associated mitigation measures by resource area and by project phase. Table 1 also identifies the specific mitigation monitoring and reporting requirements including the party responsible for implementing the mitigation measure, the implementation phase, the monitoring activity, the monitoring period, the frequency of monitoring, the party responsible for monitoring the mitigation, and the outside agency coordination. I N M \ u z }$ $ \ \ 1 2 1% ki k \ \\ } »s-®: s ,n g o ,73 c6. \f <©— } » u t � ez p p Y 5 c O y � a es c J F 0