Resolution Number 97-5-20-1335
RESOLUTION NO. 97-5-20-1
INTER -JURISDICTIONAL PROJECT REVIEW 93-4.
ORTEGA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 74) WIDENING PROJECT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING INTER -JURISDICTIONAL PROJECT
REVIEW 93-4, ORTEGA HIGHWAY (ROUTE 74) WIDENING PROJECT,
I-5 NORTHBOUND RAMPS TO RANCHO VIEJO ROAD
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has
prepared preliminary engineering design plans and landscape plans for the widening of
Ortega Highway (Route 74) between the Interstate -5 northbound ramps and Rancho Viejo
Road; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-
2.301, Development Review of the Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, Caltrans has reviewed the project pursuant to Section 15061 of
the California Environmental Quality Act and appropriate, applicable sections of the
National Environmental Policy Act and has issued a categorical exclusion, and has otherwise
complied with all applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the
National Environmental Policy Act; and,
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Commission conducted a duly -noticed
public meeting on January 28, 1997, pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to
consider public testimony on the proposed project and has recommended conditional
approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Transportation Commission conducted a duly -noticed public
meeting on February 14, 1997, pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to
consider public testimony on the proposed project and has recommended conditional
approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly -noticed public
hearing on April 8, 1997, pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to consider
public testimony on the proposed project and recommended conditional approval, and all
recommended conditions have been included herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
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1. The proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of
the San Juan Capistrano General Plan, specifically, the Circulation Element, because it
would result in implementation of a planned road connection; and,
2. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of the
Land Use Code subject to the mitigation measures and conditions of approval contained in
this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Juan
Capistrano does hereby approve the preliminary engineering design plans and landscape
plans for the widening of Ortega Highway (Route 74) between the Interstate -5 northbound
ramps and Rancho Viejo Road subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. Caltrans will design preliminary and final construction drawings to be
substantially consistent with the submitted public improvement concept plan and landscape
concept plan.
2. Caltrans will assure that the container size of tree species shall be
minimum 36 -inch -box specimens consistent with the Street Tree Master Plan.
3. Caltrans will make provisions for interim landscape maintenance for a
least one year to assure that any landscaping which fails to survive transplantation is replaced
by the original contract landscaper and at no cost to the City.
4. Caltrans will establish a construction phasing plan/program in
consultation with the City Engineer which minimizes short-term traffic impacts to Ortega
Highway and resulting peak hour congestion.
5. Caltrans will retain continuous Mission Cemetery access during the
construction phase of the project.
6. The return at the east end of the proposed retaining wall will include a
radius of sufficient size to create a smooth transition to grade comparable to the west end of
the wall.
7. The concrete retaining wall and barrier will be earthtone color subject
to approval by the Planning Director.
8. City staff will pursue the potential for under -grounding existing utilities
subject to the availability of City, Caltrans, and public utility funding.
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9. The number of traffic control signs along Ortega Highway within the
project area will be the minimum necessary to meet Caltrans standards. Where possible,
signs will be co -located on the same sign post/standard.
10. The design of the proposed barrier (at the top of the retaining wall)
facing Ortega Highway will include relief which conveys the visual impression of a 'bap"
which is more massive than the wall. This may be achieved by having the top position (e.g.,
top twelve inches) of the barrier wall extend about two inches beyond the plane of the barrier
face.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of
May 1997.
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DAVID M. SWERIXIN, MAYO
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO )
I, CHERYL JOHNSON, City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
97-5-20-1 adopted by the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California,
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of May 1997, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Jones, Greiner, Campbell and
Mayor Swerdlin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hart
(SEAL)
Cfffi-RYCJOHT60N, OITY CLERK
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