Resolution 09493CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 9493
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR THE PATTON
WAY PROJECT AND APPROVING SAID PROJECT
WHEREAS,
Assessment, her
was prepared :fo
which discloses
and recommended
an Environmental Impact Report /Environmental
inafter referred to as the Environmental Document,
the Patton Way Project on September 27, 1980,
the environmental impacts of the proposed project
certain mitigation measures; and
wrni;AS, the City of Alameda Planning Board
hearing on September 29, October 16 and October 29
review the Environmental Document and the proposed
held a public
1980, to
project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has considered the Patton Way
Project as described in Attachment A, and Figure 1, and has
warded the the Final Environmental Document to the City Council and
WHEREAS, the General Plan recommends the construction of
Patton Way; and
WHEREAS, Patton Way would relieve traffic congestion on
Webster Street, improve the level :of service on the street,
facilitate traffic movement to the east and 'southern portions of
the community; and
WHEREAS, Patton Way should reduce
on Webster Street;
he number of accidents
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ALAMEDA that said Council certifies that the Environmental
Document has been prepared in conformance with NEPA, CEQA, federa:
state and local guidelines, and that it has reviewed and consoli-
dated the information contained thereon;
BE IT PURTIER RESOLVED that the following mitigation
measures will be incorporated into the ,project to mitigate or
void the substantial environmental effects as identified in the
Environmental Document.
1. The construction of 6 -foot sound walls adjacent
to the - right -of -way
2. The prohibition o
the proposed Atlan
cks on P
Avenue
on Way south of
extension;
Provision of acoustically treat
and /or mechanical ventilation
of residential uses adjacent to
glass for windows
the second story
ght -of -way;
4 Landscaping along the right -of -way;
5. A "Neighborhood Protection Plan" to reduce the
impact of traffic filtering through the neighbor -
hoods. The plan could include such measures as.
(a) prohibiting left turns from southbound Eighth
Street onto eastbound Haight, Taylor and Santa
Clara Avenues, (b) prohibiting shortcutting traf-
fic on -north -south sire
This plan would be deve
of the Traffic Advisory
the neighborhoods affec
Patton Way;
is east of Eighth Street.
oped with the participation
Committee and residents of
ed by the traffic flow of
6. Construction should be limited to the hours of
8 A.M. to 5 P.M.;
7. The noise wall should be built as early as possible
in the construction period;
Signs indicating the availability of food, gas
and lodging would be placed' on the Patton Way
roadway to direct travelers to the Webster Street
commercial district;
9. The design of that part of Patton Way encroaching
the flood hazard area would be consistent with
standards published by the FHWA and the fede
and local agencies responsible for the admin
tion of the National Flood Insurance Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that IT HAS THEREFORE BEEN DETER -
MINED that the potential significant effects of the project
have been eliminated by the inclusion of these mitigation
measures;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Alameda City Council
approves the Patton Way Project and staff is instructed to pro-
ceed with project development, including coordination with state
and federal agencies as appropr
ATTACHMENT A
PATTON WAY PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Patton Way roadway would serve as a bypass
for traffic entering or leaving Alameda via the Webster Street
and Posey Tubes. The roadway would begin at Tynan Avenue near
the southern end of the tubes and end at the northwestern corner
f the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Eighth Street, as shown
in Attachment B. The length of the roadway would be approxi-
mately 4,000 feet.
The total width of the right -of -way south of Atlantic
Avenue would be 80 feet. North of Atlantic Avenue the right -of-
way widens to over 250 feet in the vicinity of Bethlehem Avenue,
at the approaches to the tubes.
The proposed roadway would consist of two basic sections.
South of the proposed Atlantic Avenue Ex
ens
on, which is not a
part of this project, the roadway is contained; within the exist-
ing 80 -foot abandoned railroad right -of -way, to avoid extensive
acquisition and relocation. The roadway would consist of two
11 -foot travel lanes
in each direction, an 11 -foot center area
for left turns, as required (at Buena V sta Avenue and at Lincoln
Avenue), or as a landscaped median, two 1 -way bike paths and
narrow strips along each side for low landscaping and soundwall
installation. Additional right -of -way would be acquired at two
locations for bus stops at Buena Vista Avenue and Pacific Avenues.
Due to the constricted space within the 80-foot right-of-way,
very little landscaping can be provided adjacent to the sound
walls other than ground cover and ivy-type materials. Therefore,
median landscaping will be maximized through this area.
North of the proposed Atlantic Avenue Extension additional
right-of-way width would be acquired to provide space for the
four travel lanes plus left turn lanes (at Mariner Square Drive),
a single 2-way bike path east of the northbound Patton Way road-
way, bus stops at Atlantic Avenue and the relocated Southern
Pacific railroad track. Provisions would be made for a double
left-turn lane into the proposed Marina Village Parkway near the
drive-in theatre. Extensive landscaping could be provided
within the variable width median areas and on the embankment
slopes of the approaches to the Webster Street overcrossing.
A two-lane overpass woulLd be constructed over Webster
Street, just south of Tinker Avenue. It would carry southbound
traffic from the Webster Street Tube, across Webster Street to
a more direct southbound route to the eastern and southern por-
tions of the island.
Patton Way would be constructed at grade, with minimal
cutting or filling required except for the approaches to the
Webster Street overcrossing. The proposed roadway would inter-
sect three through streets: Eagle Avenue, Buena Vista Avenue,
and Pacific Avenue, plus the proposed right -of -way of Atlantic
Avenue. The intersections of Eagle Avenue and Pacific Avenue
would have stop signs on the cross streets; the intersections at
Buena Vista Avenue, I.,incoln Avenue and the proposed Atlantic
Avenue would have signals. Marina Village Parkway would have a
signal for left turns and for northbound Patton Way -- southbound
Patton Way traffic would not be controlled.
At the northern end of the Patton Way corridor (north of
the future Marina Village Parkway) acoustical walls would not
be required, and landscaping would be given a more informal, less
linear treatment. Erosion control would be a major consideration
in the design of planting where Patton Way rises to cross the
overpass at Webster, Street. The 2:1 slopes of the embankment
in this location would require use of erosion - controlling matting
and planting until the groundcove
becomes established.
Throughout the corridor, groundcover would be selected
for low maintenance
stance. To provide visual
interest, some shrubs and seasonal flowering trees would be
planted. Irrigation would be time - controlled, and either a drip
or a convential spray system would be used
Mitigation measures to be included in the project
include:
1. The construction of 6 -foot sound walls adjacent
to the right -of -way;
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2. The prohibition of trucks on Patton Way south of
the proposed Atlantic Avenue extension;
3. Provision of acoustically treated glass for windows
and/or mechanical ventilation for the second story
of residential uses adjacent to the right-of-way;
4. Landscaping along the right-of-way;
5. A "Neighborhood Protection Plan" to reduce the
impact of traffic filtering through the neighbor-
hoods. The plan could include such measures as:
(a) prohibiting left turns from southbound Eighth
Street onto eastbound Haight, Taylor and Santa
Clara Avenues, (b) prohibiting shortcutting traf-
fic on north-south streets east of Eighth Street.
This plan would be developed with the participation
of the Traffic Advisory Committee and residents of
the neighborhoods affected by the traffic flow of
Patton Way;
6. Construction should be limited to the hours of
8 A.M. to 5 P.M.;
7. The noise wall should be built as early as possible
in the construction period;
8. Signs indicating the availability of food, gas
and lodging would be Placed on the Patton Way
roadway to direct travelers to the Webster Street
commercial district;
9. The design of that part of Patton Way encroaching
the flood hazard area would be consistent with
standards published by the FHWA and the federal
and local agencies responsible for the administra-
tion of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Regional Context
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A TT AC TIME NT B
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the
Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled
on the 3rd of March, 1981, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilman Diament, Sherratt, Stone, Tillman and
President Corica - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the official seal of said City this 4th day of March, 1981.
City Clerk o t
ameda