STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

PG&E Atlantic-Del Mar Reinforcement Project

(A.00-07-004)
 

Revised Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration
And Initial Study

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CONTENTS

 
Cover  
Notice of Intent  

Executive Summary

ES-1


A.  Mitigated Negative Declaration

 

Introduction

A-1

Project Description

A-1

Alternatives

A-2

Purpose and Need for the Project

A-3

Environmental Determination

A-3


B.  Initial Study
Part 1 of 2

 

Environmental Checklist Form

B-1

1.  Project Title

B-1

2.  Lead Agency Name and Address

B-1

3.  Contact Person and Phone Number

B-1

4.  Project Location

B-1

5.  Project Sponsor’s Name and Address

B-1

6.  General Plan Designation

B-1

7.  Zoning

B-1

8.  Description of the Project

B-1

9.  Surrounding Land Uses and Setting

B-24

10.  Other Public Agencies Whose Approval is Required

B-24

Environmental Factors Potentially Affected

B-26

Environmental Determination

B-26

Evaluation of Environmental Impacts

B-27

Introduction

B-27

I.  Aesthetics

B-28

II.  Agricultural Resources

B-67

III.  Air Quality

B-68


B.  Initial Study
Part 2 of 2
 

IV.  Biological Resources

B-74

V.  Cultural Resources

B-95

VI.  Geology and Soils

B-99

VII.  Hazards & Hazardous Materials

B-101

VIII.  Hydrology & Water Quality

B-109

IX.  Land Use and Planning

B-116

X.  Mineral Resources

B-119

XI.  Noise

B-120

XII.  Population and Housing

B-125

XIII.  Public Services

B-127

XIV.  Recreation

B-129

XV.  Transportation/Traffic

B-130

XVI.  Utilities and Service Systems

B-136

XVII.  Mandatory Finding of Significance

B-138

XVIII.  List of Preparers of This Initial Study

B-139

XIX.  References

B-141


C.  Mitigation Implementation & Monitoring Plan


C-1


APPENDICES

 

A.  PG&E’s Alternatives Comparison

B.  PG&E’s Agency Consultation

C.  Emission Estimates Associated with Underground Power Line Construction

D.  Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration Distribution List

 

 

LIST OF TABLES

 

 

 

Table B-1Project Area Land Use Designations and Existing Land Use

B-4

Table B-2Major Equipment to be Used During Construction

B-9

Table B-3.  Estimated Project Construction Schedule

B-10

Table B-4Typical Electric Field Values for Appliances, at 12 Inches

B-11

Table B-5Magnetic Field From Household Appliances

B-11

Table B-6EMF Regulated Limits (by State)

B-13

Table B-7Applicant Proposed Measures

B-16

Table B-8.  Agencies Other Than CPUC Whose Approval May Be Required

B-25

Table I-1.  General Guidance for Determination of Impact Significance

B-31

Table I-2Summary of Visual Analysis

see note*

Table III-1National and State Air Quality Standards

B-69

Table III-2Placer County Attainment Status

B-69

Table III-3Air Quality Summary

B-69

Table III-4.  Construction Emission Estimates

B-70

Table III-5.  PCAPCD Mitigation Measures No. 1 through 6

B-71

Table III-6Emission Estimates Associated With Underground Power Line Construction

B-72

Table IV-1Potential Special-Status Plant Species in Project Area

B-75

Table IV-2Potential Special Status Wildlife Species in Project Area

B-76

Table IV-3Breeding-Season Buffer Zones

B-77

Table IV-4.  Potential Wetlands, Other Waters of the U.S., and Special-Status Species Habitat

B-91

Table VII-1.  Potentially Contaminated Sites in the Project Area

B-102

Table X1-1.  Noise Survey Results (dBA)

B-121

Table XI-2.  City of Rocklin Normally Acceptable Ldn or CNEL Noise Limits

B-121

Table XI-3.  Human Annoyance Vibration Criteria

B-122

Table XI-4.  Vibration Criteria for Potential Building Damage

B-122

Table XI-5Typical Noise Levels of Construction Equipment

B-122

Table XII-1.  Population Totals

B-125

Table XII-22000 Total Housing Units and Vacancy Rates

B-125

Table XV-1Average Daily Traffic Volumes

B-132

Table XVIII-1Initial Study Preparers

B-139

 

 

Table C-1Mitigation Implementation and Monitoring Plan

C-2

 

 

LIST OF FIGURES

 

 

 

Figure B-1.  Regional Location Map

B-2

Figure B-2.  Project Route and New Tubular Steel Pole Locations

B-3

Figure B-3.  Examples of Single and Double Circuit Tubular Steel Pole Structures

B-6

Figure I-1.  Photographic Viewpoint Map

B-37

Figure I-2aKey Viewpoint 1 The Preserve Existing View

B-39

Figure I-2b.  Key Viewpoint 1 The Preserve Visual Simulation

B-41

Figure I-3aKey Viewpoint 2 North of Sunset Blvd. Existing View

B-43

Figure I-3b.  Key Viewpoint 2 North of Sunset Blvd. Visual Simulation

B-45

Figure I-4a.  Key Viewpoint 3 Front Street Existing View

B-47

Figure I-4bKey Viewpoint 3 Front Street Visual Simulation

B-49

Figure I-5aKey Viewpoint 4 Railroad Avenue - South Existing View

B-51

Figure I-5bKey Viewpoint 4 Railroad Avenue - South Visual Simulation

B-53

Figure I-6aKey Viewpoint 5 Railroad Avenue - North Existing View

B-55

Figure I-6b.  Key Viewpoint 5 Railroad Avenue - North Visual Simulation

B-57

Figure I-6cKey Viewpoint 5 Transition Structure Visual Simulation

B-59

Figure I-7a.  Key Viewpoint 6 Midas Avenue Existing View

B-61

Figure I-7b.  Key Viewpoint 6 Midas Avenue Visual Simulation

B-63

Figure IV-1aPotential Wetlands, Other Waters of the U.S., and Special-Status Invertebrate Habitat between Mileposts 1.9 and 3.1

see note*

Figure IV-1bPotential Wetlands, Other Waters of the U.S., and Special-Status Invertebrate Habitat between Mileposts 1.9 and 3.1

see note*

Figure IV-1cPotential Wetlands, Other Waters of the U.S., and Special-Status Invertebrate Habitat between Mileposts 1.9 and 3.1

see note*

Figure VII-1.  Hazardous Materials Spill Sites

B-103

Figure VIII-1.  FEMA 100- and 500-Year Floodplain Zones

B-111

Figure XV-1.  Circulation Map

B-131

Appendix A Figure A-1Preliminary Alternatives Considered

see note*


*Items marked with an asterisk are available on request.

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