HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 1990 - 0145RESOLUTION NO.90-145
APPROVING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION RE
PURCHASE OF SITE FOR WASTEWATER RECLAMATION
PLANT IN THE CITY OF FULLERTON
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
OF COUNTY SANITATIONDISTRICTS NOS.1,2,3,
5,6,7,11,13 AND 14 OF ORANGE COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA,APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION RE PURCHASE OF WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION PLANT IN THE CITY OF FULLERTON,
PROVIDING FOR NOTICE THEREOF AND DIRECTING
FILING OF A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
The Boards of Directors of County Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,
7,11,13 and 14 of Orange County,California,
DO HEREBY RESOLVE,DETERMINE AND ORDER:
Section 1 That the project for which this determination is made is the
PURCHASE OF A SITE FOR A WASTEWATER RECLAMATION PLANT IN THE CITY OF FULLERTON.
.
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County is the “Lead Agency”as defined
by CEQA;and,
Section 2 That •an Initial Study and Environmental Impact Assessment,
which said assessment is attached hereto as Exhibit °A”,of the environmental
effects of said project have been undertaken and completed by the Districts,and
the results thereof have been reviewed by these Boards;and,
Section 3 Based on the findings of the Initial Study,these Boards
determine that the proposed project could have an effect on th~environment,but
there will not be a significant effect because of the mitigation measures
described within the,Mitigated Negative Declaration which is attached hereto as
Exhibit “B”;and,
Section 4 That said Mitigated Negative Declaration has,been circulated
for public review for a period from August 10,1990 to October 10,1990,
during which time the following comments were received on the document:
A.State of California,Office of Planning and
Research (September 10,1990):Acknowledging
compliance with State Clearinghouse review
requirements for draft environmental documents and
stating that none of the state agencies have
conments.
B.State of California,Department of Transportation,
District 12 (August 24,1990):No coment other
than an encroachment permit would be required
should any portion of the project cross over or
infringe on state facilities.
C~City of Tustin (August 16,1990):No coment
Section 5 That these Boards hereby note all coninents received on the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Purchase of a Site for a Wastewater
Reclamation Plant in the City of Fullerton;and,
Section 6 That,for reasons set forth in said Exhibit “A°and in
accordance with the migitation measures incorporated therein and by this
Resolution,it is hereby found that said project will not have a significant
effect on the environment and,therefore,the Boards hereby approve the
Mitigated Negative Declaration regarding the environmental impacts of said
project;and,
Section 7 That the Secretary be,and is hereby,authorized and directed
to file a certified copy of this resolution,the aforesaid Initial Study and
Environmental Impact Assessment and the Mitigated Negative Declaration at the
Districts’office to be available for public inspection and ‘copying;and,
Section 8 That the Secretary be,and is hereby,authorized and directed
to file a Notice of Determination in accordance with the Guidelines Implementing
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,as amended.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held October 10,1990.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
)SS.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I,RITA J.BROWN,Secretary of the Boards of Directors of County
Sanitation Districts Nos.1,2,3,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of Orange County.,
California,do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.90—145 was
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said Boards on the 10th day of
October,1990,by the following vote,to wit:
AYES:Edward L.Allen,A.B.“Buck”Catlin,John C.Cox,Jr.,Norman
E.Culver,Richard B.Edgar,Beth Graham,Peter Green,Don
R.Griffin,Dan Griset,William D.Mahoney,Robert H.Main,
James Neal,Arthur G.Newton,Ruthelyn Plumer,Richard
1.Polis,Leslie A.Pontious,Charles E.Puckett,Don R.Roth,
Phil Sansone,Sally Anne Sheridan,J.R.“Bob”Siefen,Wayne
Silzel,Don E.Smith,Roger R.Stanton,Peer A.Swan,Charles
E.Sylvia,James A.Wahner,Henry W.Wedaa,Wayne D.Wedin,
Edna Wilson
NOES:None
ABSENT:Margaret M.Arnold,Tom Mays,Irv Pickier
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set-my hand and affixed the official
seal of County Sanitation District No.1 on behalf of itself and Districts
Nos.2,3,5,6,7,11,13 and 14 of Orange County,California,this 10th day
of October,1990.
•Rita J.Brown,Secretary
Boards of Directors,County
Sanitation Districts Nos..1,2,3,5,
6,7,11,13 and 14 of Orange Coünty~,
California
FILED
hi the Office of the Secretary
County Saritatlon District
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OCT 101990
INITIAL STUDY
AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
RE:
PURCHASE OF WASTE WATER DISPOSAL CO.PROPERTY•
LOCATED IN FULLERTON,CALIFORNIA
FOR POTENTIAL USE FOR A WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY
AUGUST 1990
LEAD AGENCY:
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS OF ORANGE COUNTY
POST OFFICE BOX 8127
FOUNTAIN VALLEY,CA 92728-8127
(714)962—2411
CONTACT PERSON:Thomas M.Dawes
SCH NUMBER:90010777
EXHIB1T A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION Page 1
SUMMARY OF INITIAL STUDY AND
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FINDINGS Page 2
INITIAL STUDY Page 6
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INPORZ4ATION
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County will
act as Lead Agency for the purchase of a vacant 5.74 acre parcel
located in the City of Fullerton for possible use as a site for a
wastewater reclamation facility.The site is currently owned by
the Waste Water Disposal Company and is zoned for General
Industrial use and is so designated in~the City’s General Plan.
Studies of potential sites for constructing satellite wastewater
reclamation plants throughout the Sanitation Districts’service
area have shown that sites.are rather limited for an ideally
located facility near all the required services and at a location
where wastewater reuse can be optimized.
As part of a 1989 Master Plan and Program Environmental
Impact Report (EIR),the Sanitation Districts evaluated eighteen
different sites for possible siting of wastewater reclamation
facilities.The Program EIR recommended that additional
supplemental environmental studies be performed for any proposed
wastewater reclamation facilities once site—specific planning was
initiated.The Waste Water Disposal Company site was not
specifically addressed in the Master Plan Program EIR,but has
been identified as a prime candidate due to its historical use,
location,and availability.The Sanitation Districts has
elected to fulfill the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act in a step-wise manner prior to
undertaking the project (including the purchase of the property
and eventual construction and operation of the proposed
wastewater reclamation facilities).The first stage is to
complete on—site investigations and prepare a Program EIR
addressing the impacts from using the site for a wastewater
reclamation facility.The former two activities were recommended
as mitigation measures during the preparation of this Negative
Declaration to fulfill the requirements of.CEQA for the potential
purchase of the property.Purchase of the property is an initial
stage of a potential “project”and will be conditior~ed upon the
Sanitation Districts’Board of Directors being satisfied with the
information resulting from the on-site investigations and
completion of a Program EIR.
The proposed site is a prime candidate for a wastewater
reclamation facility.As mentioned above,more detailed studies
are required before further planning and design can proceed.
Such studies will include the testing of the subsurface soils and
groundwater.The purchase of the property is proceeding in
advance of any detailed planning and engineering for the proposed
wastewater reclamation facility due to its immediate availability
and the above mentioned need to do further studies on—site.The
general area has been reconunended for many years as a favorable
site for a reclamation facility for tributary domestic
wastewaters with subsequent industrial reuse,irrigation uses and
groundwater recharge.
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This Mitigated Negative Declaration addresses the
environmental impacts associated with the purchase of the
proposed site and eventual use for construction of a wastewater
reclamation plant.It recommends additional site—specific studies
and a Program EIR addressing the specific impacts associated with
the possible construction and operation of the wastewater’
treatment and reclamation facilities proposed for the site before
close of escrow on the purchase.
SUN~(ARY OF INITIAL STUDY AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FINDINGS
Title PROPERTY ACQUISITION
APN:073—131—12
Location (See attached Maps)
The site (APN 073—131—12)is located at 1321 South State
College Boulevard in the City of Fullerton,California
(Figure 1).Fullerton is located in northern Orange County,
bounded by the cities of Buena Park,La Habra,Brea,
Placentia and.Anaheim.
Descri~tion
The property is located at 1321 5.State College Boulevard.
in the City of Fullerton,California near the intersection
of State College Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue.It
consists of a,5.74 acre site designated as Orange County APN
073-131—12 which has been designated and zoned by the city
of Fullerton for industrial uses.It is presently owned by
the Waste Water Disposal Co.and has been historically used
for treating oil processing wastewaters.
Purpose
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County propose the
purchase of this property for use as a-wastewater
reclamation plant site as part of a cooperative effort with
the Orange County Water District.Before any purchase is
completed,the Sanitation Districts will obtain permission
from the property owner to perform certain on—site testing
to determine if there is any soil or groundwater
contamination.These and,other studies will be used in the
preparation of a Program EIR addressing the impacts
associated with construction and operation’of the proposed
wastewater reclamation facilities.
Entity or Person Undertaking Prolect
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County
Administrative Offices:10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley,CA 92708
Mailing Address:(P.O.Box 8127)
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Fountain Valley,CA 92728—8127
Telephone Number:(714)962—2411
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Initial Study Summary
The conventional Initial Study forms normally used for the
assessment of environmental impacts are difficult to apply to the
acquisition of property which is simply a change in ownership.
However,the subsequent proposed use of the property for •a
wastewater reclamation plant will result.in impacts which must be
assessed as part of a separate CEQA document (Program EIR)which
is proposed as a mitigation measure to be completed before the
acquisition process is finalized.
The potential purchase of the site and transfer of ownership
will have no significant adverse impacts on the environment as
long,as a full environmental impact report is prepared and
certified (including appropriate mitigation measures)prior to
the close of escrow.Prior to purchase,the areas of soil and
water.quality will be adequately evaluated ~through adopted
mitigation measures consisting of the completion of detailed
geotechnical and hydrological studies which will evaluate soil
and water quality.Other environmental impacts associated with
possible use of the site as a wastewater reclamation facility
will be addressed in a Program EIR prior to making any final
decision by the Sanitation Districts’Boards of Directors to
purchase the property.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW -CEQA
INITIAL STUDY
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County
10844 Ellis Avenue
(P.O.Box 8127)
Fountain Valley,CA 92728—8127
(714)962—2411
In accordance with the Guidelines of the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 and California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines adopted by the County Sanitation Districts in January
1988 and revised in June 1988,this document,combined with any
attachments,constitutes the INITIAL STUDY of the below listed
project.This INITIAL STUDY provides the basis for the
determination whether the project may have a significant effect
on the environment.
I.PROJECT DATA
A.Title PROPERTY ACQUISITION
APN:.073—131—12
B:Location (See attached Maps,Figures 1 and 2)
The site (APN 073—131—12)is located at 1321 South State
College Boulevard in the City of Fullerton,California
(Figure 1).Fullerton is located in northern Orange County,
bounded by the cities of Buena Park,La Habra,Brea,
Placentia and Anaheim.
C:Description
The property is located at 1321 S.State College Boulevard
inthe City of Fullerton,California near the intersection
of State College Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue.It
consists of a 5.74 acre site designated as Orange County APN
073-131-12 which has been designated and zoned by the City
of Fullerton for industrial uses.It is presently owned by
the Waste Water Disposal Co.and has been historically used
for treating oil processing waste waters.
The site has unrestricted legal access to State College
Boulevard;offsite improvements include asphalt street
paving,concrete curbs,gutters,sidewalks and street
.iighting.All standard utilities (electrical,natural gas,
water arid sewer)are in place and operational at the site.
Existing structures.present at the site consist of
stucco buildings housing administrative offices.workshop
facilities,a large above ground tank,three large concrete
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lined excavated basins which extend some 10—12 feet below
the ground level which are used for treating oil field
brines,piping,pumping equipment and equipment storage
areas.
0:Purpose
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County propose
the purchase of this property for use as a wastewater
reclamation plant site as part of a cooperative effort with
•.the Orange County Water District.Before any purchase is
completed,the Sanitation Districts will obtain permission
from the property owner to perform certain on—site testing
to determine if there is any soil or groundwater
contamination.These and other studies will be used in the
preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report
addressing the impacts associated with construction and
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operation of the proposed wastewater reclamation facilities.
E.Entity or Person Undertaking Prolect
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County
Administrative Offices:10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley,CA 92708
•Mailing Address:(P.O.Box 8127)
Fountain Valley,CA 92728—8127
Telephone Number:(714)962—2411
II.DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONNENThL SETTING
The climate of this area is profoundly influenced by the
Pacific Ocean and its semi-permanent pressure systems that result
in warm,dry summers and cool,wet winters.
The project area has mean temperatures ranging from about 55
degrees Fahrenheit in January to 70 degrees F in August.
However;during the summer the maximum temperatures reach.as high
as 100 degrees.Rainfall varies from year to year;however,the
annual average is about 12 inches occurring primarily from
November through April.
Air quality standards are often exceeded in the area and it
is a designated nonattainment area for several pollutants.
The topography of the site is basically level except for
the excavated ponds and berms on which landscaping has been
planted around the perimeter on three sides.
Soils on the site are sandy spoils of the Metz series and
are poor for agriculture.They have been highly modified through
years of use as an industrial site for processing petroleum
wastewaters.
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The project site is located in an area whose land uses are
mainly industrial and commercial.The area is at the border
between the Cities of Fullerton and Anaheim and adjoins a major
flood control channel.
The City of Fullerton General Plan designation for the
parcel is industrial with the current zoning being MG,“General
Industrial”.
The area is a mix of commercial uses (primarily in
Fullerton)and commercial/retail uses (primarily in Anaheim).
Surrounding uses include U.S.Rentals,“Fullerton Medical
Center”,self-storage facilities and multi-tenant retail uses
(Figure 2).To the south lies a flood control channel which
leads to a large spreading basin located to the west of State
College Boulevard.
Transportation access to the site is via State College
Boulevard with the site being located approximately 1/4 mile
north of the 91 Freeway and 1/2-mile west of the 57 Freeway in
the southeastern corner of the City of Fullerton,just 70 feet
north of the City ~of Anaheim boundary.
The site is now owned by the Waste Water Disposal Company,
Inc.which operated a pre-treatlnent facility designed to treat
oil field operating wastewaters.The facilities at the site are
used to separate residual oil from highly saline waters (brines)
before they are discharged to the Orange County Sanitation
Districts’local sewer system for conveyance and treatment at
regional wastewater treatment facilities.The oil field brines
from various oil companies are collected through an independent
collection system consisting of two major pipelines which extend
to Brea,Olinda and Yorba.Linda.
-The site usage is dominated by three large concrete—lined
treatment ponds used for separating oil from the waters received.
There is a berm around portions of the site which has been
landscaped to help screen the site from view.There are a few
large trees.on the site.
Vegetation at the site consists of several large willow
trees and other large shrubs and bushes planted around the
perimeter on a berm to help screen the site.
Security fencing surrounds the entire site and it has large
gates .to permit vehicle access.
No known wildlife other than perhaps common birds,reptiles
and small animals are found in the area.No known threatened,
rare or endangered plants or animals exist at the site.
There are no known archaeological,historical or cultural
resources present at the site.
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Electrical power~for the area is provided,by the Southern
California Edison Company.Potable water for the area is
provided by the City of Fullerton.Wastewater service is
provided by the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County,
Distriàt No.2.Natural gas service is provided by the Southern
California Gas Company.
III •ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS CHECKLIST
(Explanation of all “yes”and “maybe”answers are required
on attached sheets..)
NOTE:THE CHECKLIST ANSWERS TO ALL OF THE QUESTIONS FOR THE
SIMPLE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AND TRANSFER OF
OWNERSHIP ARE ALL “No”.THE ANSWERS WHICH FOLLOW ARE
RELATED TO THE POSSIBLE FUTURE USE OF THE SITE AS A
WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY WHICH WILL BE THE
SUBJECT OF A PROGRAM EIR.
Yes Maybe No
t.Earth.Will the proposal result in:
a.Unstable earth conditioi~is or in changes
in geological substructures?_X_
b.Disruptions,displacements,compaction
or uncovering of the soil?X
c.Change in~topography or ground surface
relief features?
—
X
d.The destruction,.covering or inodifica
tion of ‘any unique geologic or physical
features?_X
e.Any increase in wind or water erosion
of soils,either on or off the site?_X_
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Yes Maybe No
f.Changes in deposition or erosion of
beach sands,or changes in siltation,
deposition or erosion which may modify
the channel of a river or stream or the
bed of the ocean or any bay,inlet or
lake?
g.Exposure of people or property to
geologic hazards such as earthquakes,
landslides,mudslides,ground failure,
or similar hazards?_X_
2.Air.Will the proposal result in:
a.Substantial air emissions ordeterior
ation of ambient air quality?
—
_X_
b.The creation of objectionable odors?
—
_X_
c.Alteration of aIr movement,moisture,
or temperature,or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
—
X
3.Water.Will the proposal result in:
a.Changes in currents,or the course of
direction of water movements,in either
marine or fresh waters?
——
_X_
b.Changes in absorption rates,drainage
patterns,or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?
—
_x_
c.Alteration to the course or flow of
flood waters?
.
—
X
d.Change in the amount of surface water
in any body of water?
—
_X
e.Discharge into surface waters,or in any
alteration of surface water quality,in
cluding but not limited to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
—
_X_
f.Alteration of the direction or rate of
flow of groundwaters?_X_
g.Change in the quantity of groundwaters,
either through direct additions or with
drawals,or through interceptionof an
aquifer by cuts or~excavations?
x
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Yes Maybe No
h.Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
—
i.Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as flooding or
tidal waves?—._x_
4.Plant Life.Will the proposal result in:
a.Change in diversity of species,or num
ber of any species of plants (including
trees,shrubs,grass,crops,and aquatic
plants?_x_
b.Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants?_X_
c.Introduction of new species of plants
into an area,or in a barrier to .the nor
mal replenishment of existing species?
—
_x_
d.Reduction in acreage of any agricultural
crop?
—
_x_
5.Animal Life.Will the proposal result in:
a.Change in the diversity of species,or
numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles,fish
and shellfish,benthic organisms or
insects)?
—
_x_
b.Reduction of the numbers or any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?_X_
c.Introduction of new species of animals
into an area,or result in a barrier to
the migration or movement of animals?
——
_X_
d.Deterioration to existing fish or wild
life habitat?x
6.Noise.Will the proposal result in:
a.Increases in existing noise levels?_X_
—
b.Exposure of people to severe noise
levels?_x_
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Yes Maybe No
7.’Light and Glare.Will the proposal produce
light or glare?
8.Land Use.Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area?
x
x
9.Natural Resources.Will the proposal result in:
a.Increase in the rate of use of any na
tural resources?
10.Risk of Upset.Will the proposal involve:
a.A risk of an explosion or the release of
hazardous substances (including,but not
limited to,oil,pesticides,chemicals or
radiation)in the event of an accident or
upset conditions?
b.Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or an emergency evacuation
plan?
11.Population.Will the proposal alter the
location,distribution,density,or growth
rate of the human population of an area?
12.Housing.Will the proposal affect exist
ing housing,or create a demand for addi
tiohal housing?
13.Transportation/Circulation.Will the
proposal result in:
a.Generation of substantial.additional
vehicular movement?
b.Effects on existing parking facilities,
or demand for new parking?
c.Substantial impact upon existing trans
portation systems?
d.Alterations to present patterns of •cir
culation or movement of people and/or
goods?
e.Alterations to waterborne,rail or air
traffic?
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Yes Maybe No
f.Increase in traffic hazards to motbr
vehicles,bicyclists or pedestrians?
14.Public Services.Will the proposal have
an effect upon,or result in a need for new
or altered governmental services in any of
the following areas:
a.Fire protection?
b.Police protection?
c.Schools?
d.Parks or other recreational facilities?
e.Maintenance of public facilities,in
cluding roads?
f.Other governmental services?
15.Energy.Will the proposal result in:
a.Use of substantial amounts of fuel or
energy?
b.Substantial increase in demand upon
existing sources of energy,or require
the development of new sources of
energy?
16.Utilities.Will the proposal result in a
need for new systems,or substantial alter
ations to the following utilities:
a.Power or natural gas?
b.Coimnunications systems?
c.Water?
d.Sewer or septic tanks?
e.Storm ‘water drainage?
f.Solid waste and disposal?
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Yes Maybe No
17.Human Health.Will the proposal result in:
a.Creation of any health hazard or poten—
tia].health hazard (excluding mental
health)?
b.Exposure of people to potential health
hazards?
18.Aesthetics.Will the proposal result in
the obstruction of any scenic vista or view
open to the public,or will the proposal
result in the creation of an aesthetically
offensive site open to public view?.
19.Recreation.Will the proposal result in
•an impact upon the quality or quantity of
existing recreational opportunities?
20.Cultural Resources.
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a.Will the proposal result in the alter
ation of or the destruction of a pre
historic ‘or historic archaeological
site?
b.Will the proposal result in adverse
physical or aesthetic effects to a pre
historic or historic building,structure,
or object?
c.Does the proposal have the potential to
cause a physical change which would
affect unique ethnic cultural values?
d.Will the proposal restrict existing re
ligious or sacred uses with the potential
impact area?
21.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
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Yes Maybe No
or eliminate important examples of
California history or prehistory?
——
Does the project have the potential to
achieve short-term,to the disadvantage
of long—term,environmental goals?(A
short—term impact on the environment is
one which occurs in a relatively brief,
definitive period of time while long-
term impacts will endure well into the
future.)
c.Does the project have impacts which are
•individually limited,but cumulatively
considerable?(A project may impact on
two or more separate resources where the
impact on each resource is relatively
small,but where the effect of the total
of.those impacts on the environment is
significant.)
d.Does the project have.énvironmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,either
directly or indirectly?
—
x.
IV.Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
(Narrative description of environmental impacts.)
The proposed project would involve property acquisition
only.Due to the fact that the only “changes”resulting from the
proposed project (purchase of the property)would be a change in
ownership,the proposed project could.nat have a significant
effect on the environment.However,the purchase would represent
the first stage of a much larger “project”,consisting of the
construction and operation of a wastewater reclamation plant
assuming that the site is deemed by the Sanitation Districts’
Boards of Directors to be suitable for such a use after
completion of on—site testing and further environmental and
engineering evaluations.Such evaluations will be summarized in
a Program Environmental Impact Report prior to the finalization
of purchase of the site.If there is unacceptable on-site
contamination or the environmental impacts associated with the
project are unacceptable,then the project may not proceed as
planned.However,such a determination can only be made after
these studies are completed and sufficient information is
available to make informed decisions.
While there are no significant impacts associated with the
purchase,the acquisition would lead to a larger “project”,thus
mitigation measures consisting of on-site testing and
environmental studies and preparation of a Program Environmental
Impact Report are recommended before close of escrow on purchase
of the site.On-site testing should be done to determine if the
b.
x
x
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environmental,conditions-at the site (particularly focuses on
potential water and soil contamination that would be to be
mitigated)are compatible with its use as a wastewater
reclamation plant site.Also,prior to finalizing the
acquisition of the site,the Sanitation Districts should complete
a Program Environmental Impact Report for the planned project to
build a wastewater reclamation facility.During this time,it is
anticipated that the Waste Water Disposal Company would continue
its present operations.Results of the on—site testing would be
presented in the Program EIR.
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VI.Determination
On the basis on this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a sig
nificant 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 the miti
gation measures described below have been added to
the project.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED
(With SPECIFIED MITIGATION MEASURES)X
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant
effect on the environment,and an E~7IRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required.7/72
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________________
Date /hoinas M.Dawes
Director of Engineering
County Sanitation Districts
of Orange County
SPECIFIED MITIGATION MEASURES:
1)Completion of on—site studies to assess soil and water
quality at the proposed property to be purchased.
2)Preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report
addressing the impacts associated with use of the property
as a site for a wastewater teclamation facility to be
certified by the Sanitation-Districts Boards of Directors
before the close of escrow for the purchase of the proposed
property.
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EXPLANATION OF COMMENTS IN ITEM III OF INITIAL STUDY
III.Environmental Impacts
ib:Will the proposal result in disruptions,displacements,
compaction or uncovering of the soil?YES
Soil testing alongside and beneath the existing
concrete—lined basins will be performed to determine
soil quality and any need for excavation and removal.
Eventual removal and construction activities will
change the existing soil profiles and uncover soils.
ic:Change in topography or ground surface relief features?
MAYBE
The degree to which the existing site must be modified
to accommodate the proposed wastewater reclamation
plant has not yet been determine,but changes in ground
surface relief can be anticipated.
le:Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,either
on or of f the site?MAYBE
Future proposed demolition and construction may
increase wind erosion of soils.
2b:The creation of objectionable .odors?MAYBE
The types of odor control facilities to be constructed
has not yet been determined.
3b:Will the proposal result in changes in absorption
rates,drainage patterns,or the rate and amount of
surface runoff?MAYBE
The degree to which the site will be altered or paved
has not yet been determined.
3d:Change in the amount of surface water in any body of
water?MAYBE
The existing basins will be removed and new facilities
constructed if the proposed project is implemented.
Reclaimed waste water from the proposed treatment plant
could be stored in open ponds or basins.
6a:Increase in noise levels?YES
There will be an increase in noise over existing levels
during demolition and construction,but there is not
likely to be any long-term impacts associated with the
construction of a wastewater reclamation plant at the
site based on past experience with similar facilities.
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7:Will,the proposal produce light or glare?MAYBE
Security lighting and lighting for workers to view
facilities is likely to increase if a reclamation plant
is constructed in the future.No information is
presently available,but this must be evaluated.
9:Will the proposal result in increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources?YES
Advanced wastewater treatment will use large amounts of
energy and chemicals which will constitute an increase
in the rate of use natural resources over conventional
treatment.
iSa:Will the proposal result in use of substantial amounts
of fuel or energy?YES
Energy use will be substantially higher than existing
uses at.the site if a wastewater reclamation facility
is constructed.
16a:Will the proposal result in a need for new systems,or
substantial alterations to the power or natural gas
utilities?MAYBE
The extent to which utility services would need to be
modified to serve the needs of a wastewater
reclamation plant have not yet been determined.
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1321 S.STATE COLLEGE BLVD.
FULLERTON,CA.
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OCT 10 ~99O
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Lead Agency and pro-i ect Proponent
County Sanitation Districts of Orange County
Administrative Offices:10844 Ellis Avenue
Fountain Valley,CA 92708
Mailing Address:(P.O.Box 8127)
Fountain Valley,CA 92728-8127
Telephone Number:(7l4)~962—2411
Name or Description of Project
Proposed Property Acquisition of some 5.74 acres known as
Assessors Parcel Number (APN)073—131-12,located in City of
Fullerton,Orange County,California for use as a wastewater
reclamation facility site.
The County Sanitation Districts of Orange County propose the
purchase of this property for use as a wastewater reclamation
plant site as part of a cooperative effort with the Orange County
Water District.Before any purchase is completed,the Sanitation
Districts will obtain permission from the property owner to
perform certain on-site testing to determine if there is any soil
or groundwater contamination.These and other studies will be
used in the preparation of a Program Environmental Impact Report
addressing the impacts associated with construction and operation
of the proposed wastewater reclamation facilities.
Project Location
The site (APN 073—131-12)is located at 1321 South State
College Boulevard in the City of Fullerton,California (Figure
1).Fullerton is located in northern Orange County,bounded by
the cities of Buena Park,La Habra,Brea,Placentia and Anaheim.
Description of the Property
The property is located at 1321 South State College
Boulevard in the City of Fullerton,California near the
intersection of State College Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue.
It consists of a 5.74-acre site,designated as Orange County APN
073-131—12,which has been designated and zoned by the City of
Fullerton for industrial uses.It is presently owned by the
Waste Water Disposal Co.and has been historically used for
treating oil processing wastewaters.
EXHIBIT B
The site has unrestricted legal access to State College
Boulevard;offsite improvements include asphalt street•paving,.
concrete curbs,gutters,sidewalks and street lighting.All
standard utilities (electrical,natural gas,water and sewer)are
in place and operational at the site.
Existing structures present at the site consist of stucco
buildings housing ad~iinistrative offices,workshop facilities,a
large above ground tank,three large concrete—lined excavated
basins which extend some 10-12 feet below the ground level which
are used for treating oil field brines,piping,pumping equipment
and equipment storage areas.
Land Use Designation and Zoning
The City of Fullerton General Plan designation for this area
is industrial.The current zoning is MG,“General Industrial”.
Environmental Setting
The site is a 5.74-acre parcel located along a primarily
commercial thoroughfare (State.College B~ilevard)approximately
1/4-mile north of the 91 Freeway and 1/2-mile west of the 57
Freeway in the southeastern corner of the City of Fullerton,just
70 feet north of the City of Anaheim boundary.The area is a mix
of commercial uses (primarily in Fullerton)and commercial/retail
uses (primarily in Anaheim).Surrounding uses include U.S.
Rentals,“Fullerton Medical Center”,self-storage facilities and
multi-tenant retail uses (Figure 2).To the south lies a flood
control channel which leads to a large spreading basin located to
the west of State College Boulevard.
The site is now owned by the Waste Water Disposal Company,
Inc.which operated a pre—treatment facility designed to treat
oil field operating wastewaters.The facilities at the site are
used to separate residual oil from highly saline waters (brines)
before they are discharged to the Orange County Sanitation
Districts local sewer system for conveyance and treatment at
regional wastewater treatment facilities.The oil field brines
from various oil companies are collected through an independent
collection system consisting of two major pipelines which extend
to Brea,Olinda and Yorba Linda.
The site usage is dominated by three large concrete—lined
treatment ponds used for separating oil from the waters received.
There is a berm around portions of the site which has been
landscaped to help screen the site from view.There are a few
large trees on the site.
There are no rare,threatened or endangered species of
plants or animals know to exist at the site.
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There are no known archaeological,cultural or historical
resources known to exist at the site.
Initial Study Sununary
The conventional Initial Study forms normally used for the
assessment of environmental impacts are difficult to apply to the
acquisition of property which is simply a change ownership.
However,the subsequent proposed use of the property for a
wastewater reclamation plant will result in impacts which must be
assessed as part of a separate CEQA document (Program EIR)which
is proposed as a mitigation measure to be completed before the
-acquisition process is finalized.
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