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Transportation Department recommending the following pertaining to a Revision to Standard Plan 101-C of the Design and Improvement Standards Manual:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Negative Declaration; and
2) Adopt Resolution amending Standard Plan 101-C of the Design and Improvement Standards Manual, replacing the existing standard with the revision dated August 17, 2007, effective February 12, 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and adopt Resolution 31-2008.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $-0-
Funding
Budgeted $
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $
Change To Net County Cost $-0-
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: This project is funded by the Road Fund and General Fund and is included in the General Plan Implementation Program Budget.
Background: The recommended actions are based on the following findings:
1) The CEQA document on file with the Clerk of the Board was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq., and the CEQA Guidelines.
2) There is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
3) The Negative Declaration for the revision to Standard Plan 101-C reflects the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis.
Reason for Recommendation:
Project Background:
The Department of Transportation presented this item to the Board on August 21, 2007, asking for conceptual approval of the revised standard and authorization to prepare an appropriate CEQA Document.
Project Description:
This project proposes to revise the Standard Detail 101-C of the County's Design Improvements Standards Manual for non-County maintained roads in rural regions and rural centers. The revision consists of a scalable reduction of the required roadway surface widths on roads with a projected Average Daily Trips (ADT) volume of less than 600 vehicles per day...
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