Project Update
State Route 32 Widening Project
City Council Consideration of Environmental Impact Report
What is the project?
The City of Chico, in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is proposing to widen and improve approximately 2.6 miles of State Route 32 between State Route 99 and Yosemite Drive. The purpose of the proposed project is to provide additional capacity needed as a result of approved and planned development adjacent to the State Route 32 corridor.
What is the next step?
The City has studied the effects that this project may have on the environment. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) identified that the project would result in the following significant and unavoidable environmental impacts: permanent changes to views and the loss of trees in the short-term until replacement trees mature. Other project-related environmental impacts would be mitigated to a less-than-significant level with implementation of the recommended mitigation measures.
The 45 day Draft EIR review and comment period commenced on February 25, 2010 and closed on April 12, 2010. Comments received through the public review period of the Draft EIR, associated responses, and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program are included in the Final EIR. The Council will act upon the project and recommended mitigation measures within the EIR defining the ultimate project design.
The Chico City Council will be considering certifying the EIR and approving the SR 32 Widening project at their regularly scheduled July 6, 2010 meeting at 6:30 p.m. The public meeting will be held at the following location:
City of Chico Council Chambers
421 Main Street
Chico, CA 95928
Where can I review the Environmental Impact Report?
The EIR will be available for review on June 4, 2010 at City offices on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.:
City of Chico Municipal Building
Capital Project Services Department – 2nd Floor
411 Main Street; Chico, CA
You may also view and download the EIR from the City’s website at www.ci.chico.ca.us/capital_project_services/design.asp.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
For more information concerning this project, please contact:
Bob Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer
530-879-6900
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) :
Final EIR
Draft EIR
Notice of Availability of Draft EIR
Chapter 6a - Ch 2 Project Description
Chapter 6b - Ch 2 Project Description
Chapter 6c - Ch 2 Project Description
Chapter 6d - Ch 2 Project Description
Chapter 6e - Ch 2 Project Description
Chapter 6f - Ch 2 Project Description
Chapter 9a - Ch 5 Biological Resources
Chapter 9b - Ch 5 Biological Resources
Chapter 9c - Ch 5 Biological Resources
Chapter 10a - Ch 6 Visual Resources
Chapter 10b - Ch 6 Visual Resources
Chapter 14 - Appendices Flysheet
APPENDICES
Appendix A - NOP Initial Study
Appendix B - Public Workshop Comments
Appendix D -Mitigation Monitor Plan
Appendix E - Noise Impact Assessment
Appendix F - Arborist Report 01 of 03
Appendix F - Arborist Report 02a1of3 of 03 Appendix A
Appendix F - Arborist Report 02a2of3of 03 Appendix A
Appendix F - Arborist Report 02a3of3of 03 Appendix A
Appendix F - Arborist Report 03 of 03 Appendix B
Appendix G - Delineation of Waters
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 01 of 14 Cover TOC Exec Summ
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 02 of 14 Chapter 1
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 03 of 14 Chapter 2
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 04 of 14 Chapter 3
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 05 of 14 Chapter 4
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 06 of 14 Chapter 5
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 07 of 14 Chapter 6
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 08 of 14 Appendix A
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 08 of 14 Appendix B
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 09 of 14 Appendix C
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 10 of 14 Appendix D
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 11 of 14 Appendix E
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 12 of 14 Appendix F
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 13 of 14 Attachment A
Appendix H - Natural Environment Study 14 of 14 Attachment B
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 01 of 11 Cover-ii
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 02 of 11 Pg01-07
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 03 of 11 Pg08-24
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 04 of 11 Pg25-27
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 05 of 11 Pg28-30
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 06 of 11 Pg31-49
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 07 of 11 Appendix A
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 08 of 11 Appendix B
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 09 of 11 Appendix C
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 10 of 11 Appendix D
Appendix I - Biological Assessment 11 of 11 Attachment A
Appendix J - USFWS Biological Opinion
Appendix L - Historic Property Survey Report 01 of 02
Appendix L - Historic Property Survey Report 02 of 02 Appendices
Appendix M - Prelim Geotech Report
Appendix N - Initial Site Assessment
Appendix O - Hazardous Materials Report
Appendix P - Draft Bridge Design Hyd Report