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SEP 2 3 2019
ORANGE COUNTY CLERK•RECO DEPARTMENT
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BY: DEPUTY
Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration the
Superior Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge and Parking Lot Pr ct
(PA2019-014)
Notice is hereby given that the City of Newport Beach (Lead Agency) has completed an Initial Study and
intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Superior Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge and
Parking Lot Project, prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , and the
CEQA Guidelines.
Project Title: Superior Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge and Parking Lot Project
Project Applicant: City of Newport Beach
Project Location : The proposed Project is located within the City of Newport Beach and is located
approximately 1 , 000 feet from the coastline in Orange County, California . The entire Project site is within the
boundary of the coastal zone as established by the California Coastal Act. Currently, an existing City-owned
parking lot with 64 metered parking stalls is located at the northeast corner of this intersection . Directly east
of the existing parking lot is an undeveloped piece of land with steep slopes . The Project site is surrounded
by the Pacific Ocean , Sunset View Park, Sunset Ridge Park, vegetated hillsides , major roads, and residential
homes . Superior Avenue runs along the western boundary and the West Coast Highway runs along the
southern boundaries of the Project site, respectively.
Project Description : The City proposes the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge overcrossing
Superior Avenue, a new larger parking lot and a fenced dog park totaling approximately 3A acres in size.
Due to the proximity to the coast, the area receives a significant amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Sunset Ridge Park, constructed in December 2014 , is a 13. 7-acre active park with a baseball field and two
soccer fields. Currently, visitors to Sunset Ridge Park use the existing parking lot across Superior Avenue
and cross at the at-grade Superior Avenue/West Coast Highway intersection because no on-site parking is
provided at Sunset Ridge Park. The new pedestrian and bicycle ramp will provide access to the parking lot
and bridge from the north side of West Coast Highway. Additionally, the proposed Project would include the
construction of a new sidewalk/bike path from the modified parking lot entrance to the proposed bridge. The
proposed bridge would help facilitate movement of pedestrians and bicyclists across Superior Avenue. The
proposed bridge would connect Sunset Ridge Park to a new, larger asphalt parking lot with a range of 100 to
128 parking spaces. Construction of the proposed Project would also include the installation of a fenced dog
park, separating large and small dogs, which may include benches and trash cans. The dog park will be 0. 2
to 0. 3 acres in size. The dog park would require a new water service for the water fountain and for irrigation .
Security lighting at the dog park would be down-shielded to prevent light scatter. Hours at the dog park would
be consistent with the Municipal Code which restricts park hours to between 6 : 00 a.m . and 11 : 00 p. m . In
addition, a shade structure may be installed at the dog park, approximately 10 to 15 feet in height. The top of
the shade structure would be below the Sunset View Park ground elevation and would be designed to protect
public coastal views .
Development of the proposed project would require the following approvals from the City of Newport Beach :
■ Coastal Development Permit (CDP) — To allow development of the project including the parking lot,
dog park, and pedestrian/bicycle bridge in the Coastal Zone .
■ Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) — To address reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts
resulting from the legislative and project specific discretionary approvals pursuant to CEQA.
Development of the proposed project would require the following approval from the California Coastal
Commission :
■ Coastal Development Permit Amendment — To amend the Sunset Ridge Park Coastal
Development Permit No. 5-11 -302 to allow the bridge development at the existing park.
On the basis of the Initial Study, City staff has concluded that the project would not have a significant impact
on the environment and has therefore recommended preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) .
The Mitigated Negative Declaration is based on the finding that, by implementing the identified mitigation
measures, the project's potential significant adverse impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level.
The Initial Study is available for a 30-day public review period beginning September 23, 2019, and ending
October 23, 2019. Copies of the document are available for review in the Newport Beach Community
Development Department, 100 Civic Center Drive, Bay B, Newport Beach , CA 92660 between the hours of
7:30 a. m . and 5: 30 p. m. , Monday through Thursday, and 7: 30 a. m . and 4: 30 p. m . on Friday. The document
can also be accessed online at: http://www, newportbeachca . gov/index. aspx?page= 1347. Additionally, copies
of the document are also available for review at the following City public libraries during regular business
hours :
Newport Beach Public Library Newport Beach Public Library
Central Library Mariners Branch
1000 Avocado Avenue 1300 Irvine Avenue
Newport Beach , CA 92660 Newport Beach, CA 92660
Newport Beach Public Library Newport Beach Library
Balboa Branch Corona Del Mar Branch
100 East Balboa Boulevard 410 Marigold Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660 Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Written comments on the proposed project must be received no later than October 23, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to
the attention of Andy Tran , Senior Civil Engineer, at the address listed below or via email . Your comments
should specifically identify what environmental impacts you believe would result from the project, why they
are significant, and what changes or mitigation measures you believe should be adopted to eliminate or
reduce these impacts. There is no fee to submit comments. You are also invited to attend and testify at the
public hearings as to the appropriateness of this document.
The Newport Beach City Council will hold a hearing on the project at a future date in the City Council
Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive , Newport Beach , CA 92660. An additional public hearing notice will be
sent out prior to the City Council's consideration of the project.
For further information as to the future schedule of hearings , please check:
htt�s://www. newportbeachca . ooy/govemment[departments/public-works/superior-aven ue-
pedestrian-and-bicycle-bridge-and-parking-lot-project.
For additional information , please contact Andy Tran , Senior Civil Engineer, at (949) 644-3315 or at
atran(cDnewportbeachca.gov.
Andy Tran , Senior Civil Engineer
Public Works Department
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach , CA 92660