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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions related to the El Dorado County Vehicle Wash Facility Project, Project No. 81134:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act Negative Declaration; and
2) Approve the Project as described in the California Environmental Quality Act document.
FUNDING: The Project is funded by the Road Fund.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Adoption of this Negative Declaration (ND) and approval of the El Dorado County Vehicle Wash Facility Project (Project) will not result in any fiscal impact.
The recommended Board actions are based on the following findings:
A) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) document on file with the Acting Clerk of the Board, and on the Department of Transportation (Department) website at <http://www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT/CEQA.aspx>, was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code §21000 et seq. and the State CEQA Guidelines.
B) There is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.
C) The ND for the Project reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis.
Background
The purpose of this Project is to replace the existing un-covered wash rack used for County fleet vehicles. The improvements will decrease runoff and improve the water quality of discharged water.
Project Location:
The proposed wash facility Project is located within the Department's Corporation Yard, at 2441 Headington Road, one block east of the intersection of Missouri Flat Road and Headington Road.
Project Description:
The improvements include: construction of a covered vehicle wash building; electrical power supply; relocation of a domestic water line; relocation and installation of a sand-oil separator; placing a new sewerline; and replacing a portion of existing sewerline. The Project is situated within the existing, fully paved Department's Corporation Yard for servicing County fleet vehicles. The wash facility is being placed where a storage structure previously stood. The existing pavement under the proposed facility footprint will be removed and replaced with a 3" asphalt concrete (AC) slab over 7-1/2" aggregate base (AB) over 8" of 95% compacted soil, pursuant to the geotechnical report for subgrade compaction recommendations prepared for the Project.
A sump pit that serves the existing wash facility will continue to service the new facility, subject to the standard requirements of the County Environmental Management Department. A sand-oil separator will be relocated for the purpose of controlling and preventing harmful pollutants from entering the drainage system. Pollutants such as oils, fuels, grit, and other waste produced by the vehicle wash facility are separated and prevented from draining into the storm drain.
No vegetation will be affected by this Project. The entire Project will take place within an existing paved area. The limits of this Project are within the Department's Corporation Yard and do not encroach onto rights-of-way or easements.
A detailed Project description can be found in the ND document available on the Department's website at <http://www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT/CEQA.aspx>, and in Attachment B of this Legistar File item. A hard copy can be obtained at the Department's offices at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville.
Construction:
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2013. The Department would retain a contractor to construct the Project and to be responsible for compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and ordinances associated with construction activities. The Department and County Building Safety Services would provide construction inspections and would be responsible for verifying standards are met. The Project would be constructed in accordance with the Public Contract Code of the State of California.
Mitigation Measures:
There are no mitigation measures for this Project.
Public Notification:
The Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration was advertised in the Mountain Democrat, the entire document was posted on the Department's website and hard copies were available at the Department's offices. Individual notices were also sent to those directly affected in the Project area and to relevant agencies. The review period began on August 6, 2012 and ended September 5, 2012.
Public Comments:
Standard comments were received from Resource Agencies. All standard requirements are met within the ND document.
No comments were received from the public.
Reason for Recommendation
The Department is the local lead agency and prepared the ND to consider the significance of potential Project impacts in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines (14 CA Administrative Code, §14000 et seq.). Certification of this ND for the Project would complete the CEQA portion of the environmental phase toward ultimate delivery of this Project.
Action(s) to be taken following Board approval
The Department will file a Notice of Determination with the office of the County Recorder/Clerk.
Contact
Kim Kerr, Interim Director
Department of Transportation
Concurrences
County Counsel