File #: 11-0448    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 4/14/2011 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 5/24/2011 Final action: 5/24/2011
Title: Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions pertaining to the Diamond Springs Parkway Project and the Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2006052125, prepared for that project: 1) Certify that: a) The Environmental Impact Report on the Diamond Springs Parkway Project (consisting of the Draft Environmental Impact Report dated June 23, 2010, Traffic Information Reissuance dated July 7, 2010 and the Final Environmental Impact Report dated May 10, 2011) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; b) The Board has reviewed and considered the information within the Environmental Impact Report prior to approving the project and finds the information adequate to approve the project; c) The Environmental Impact Report reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Board; 2) Adopt the Findings of Fact Related to the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report on the Diamond Springs Parkway Project (Leg...
Attachments: 1. A-County Counsel Approval.pdf, 2. B-FEIR.pdf, 3. C-Draft EIR 06-23-2010.pdf, 4. D-TIR 07-07-2010.pdf, 5. E-Finding of Fact 5-6-11 w MMRP.pdf, 6. F-MMRP.pdf, 7. G-Supplemental Staff Report.pdf, 8. H-Location Map.PDF, 9. I-Four Lane Proposed Project.pdf, 10. J-Route Alternatives.pdf, 11. K-DSP EIR BOS Presentation 5-19-11 v2.pdf
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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions pertaining to the Diamond Springs Parkway Project and the Environmental Impact Report, SCH No. 2006052125, prepared for that project:
1) Certify that:
a) The Environmental Impact Report on the Diamond Springs Parkway Project (consisting of the Draft Environmental Impact Report dated June 23, 2010, Traffic Information Reissuance dated July 7, 2010 and the Final Environmental Impact Report dated May 10, 2011) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act;
b) The Board has reviewed and considered the information within the Environmental Impact Report prior to approving the project and finds the information adequate to approve the project;
c) The Environmental Impact Report reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the Board;
2) Adopt the Findings of Fact Related to the Certification of the Environmental Impact Report on the Diamond Springs Parkway Project (Legistar Attachment E);
3) Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan dated May 10, 2011 (Legistar Attachment F); and
4) Approve the Diamond Springs Parkway Project as described in this staff report and in the Environmental Impact Report. (Est. Time: 1 Hr.)
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: N/A

Project Funding:
The Diamond Springs Parkway - Phase 1 Project, including SR-49 Phase 1 improvements, is included in the Adopted 2010 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and is funded by the 2004 General Plan Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program (TIM) and the Missouri Flat Master Circulation and Funding Plan (MC&FP). Diamond Springs Parkway - Phase 2 Project (not including SR-49 Phase 2 improvements) is listed in the CIP as a future project and is funded by the TIM.

Background:
The Diamond Springs Parkway Project (Project), originally known as the Missouri Flat Pleasant Valley Connector (Connector), was initiated to improve traffic circulation, safety and op...

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