HomeMy WebLinkAbout9100-9101RESOLUTION NO. 9101 (2000 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 2248
WHEREAS, the City Council made certain findings concerning Tract 2248, as
prescribed in Resolution No. 8616 (1997 Series), and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a subdivision agreement and the final
map for Tract 2248 per Resolution No. 8689 (1997 Series), and
WHEREAS, the subdivider has satisfactorily completed the public improvements
for said tract, in accordance with City standards and specifications and the subdivision
agreement, and has requested that the City accept the public improvements for
maintenance and operation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council hereby accepts the
public improvements for Tract No. 2248. The Faithful Performance surety is reduced to
ten (10) percent in accordance with the subdivision agreement. The Labor & Materials
surety may be released, since the conditions of Section §66499.7 of the California
Government Code (Subdivision Map Act) have been met.
On motion of Council Member Romero, seconded by Council Member Ewan and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Marx, Romero, Vice Mayor Schwartz, and
Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 3rd day of October 20000.
ATTEST.
/ 1 mayor Allen ettle
City Clerk Lee Price
Approved as to Form:
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RESOLUTION NO. 9100 (2000 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING A PROJECT STUDY REPORT (PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT)
FOR
THE ORCUTT ROAD GRADE SEPARATION.
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo's General Plan Circulation Element calls for the
construction of a grade separation on Orcutt Road at the Union Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that this project is needed to provide for the safety
and security of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained qualified Consultants that have prepared alternative
designs and cost estimates for both overpass and underpass grade separations on Orcutt Road at the
Union Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Project Study Report (Project Development Support),
in full compliance with Caltrans guidelines, that incorporates the alternative design and cost
estimates prepared by the Consultants; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the draft PSR -PDS and has found that the
design alternatives presented by the PSR -PDS represent a reasonable range of designs for a grade
separation at this location, and that the information presented is accurate and complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The Project Study Report (Project Development Support) prepared forthe
Orcutt Road Grade Separation, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is
hereby approved.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Council Member Ewan,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Marx, Romero, Vice Mayor Schwartz, and Mayor
Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19th day of September, 2000.
M yor Allen K. Settle
ATTEST:
Lee Pr e, Ci Clerk
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Exhibit A
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August 2000
PROJECT STUDY REPORT
(Project Development Support)
Orcutt Road Grade Separation
PROJECT LOCATION: On Orcutt Road at the Union Pacific Railroad, approximately
488 meters east of State Route 227 (Broad Street) within the
City of San Luis Obispo, California.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVAL
RECOMMENDED:
City of
Michael McCluskey,
of Public Works Date
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Civil Engineer's Statement
This Project Study Report (Project Development Support) has been prepared under the direction
of the following registered civil engineer-. The registered civil engineer attests to the technical
information contained herein and the engineering data upon which recommendations,
conclusions, and decisions are based.
Michael McC key, RCE # 2ZZd Date
Director of Public Works
City of San Luis Obispo, California
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1. Introduction
The City of San Luis Obispo plans to construct a grade separation of Orcutt Road at the Union
Pacific Railroad. Currently, motorists, emergency service vehicles, City buses, bicyclists and
pedestrians cross the railroad on Orcutt Road "at grade" and are delayed when freight or
passenger trains block this crossing. Also, there is potential for vehicle -train collisions that will
increase as both vehicle and rail traffic grows in the future.
By their vary nature, grade separation projects are expensive. The Orcutt Grade separation
project is further complicated by the constraints of having existing intersections in close
proximity to the project area. In May 2000, the City hired in Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
(MTCO) a civil engineering firm to prepare conceptual project layouts and cost estimates. Two
types of grade separations were investigated — an over and underpass. As part of the overpass
alternative, two designs were conceptually laid out: a 65 kph design alternative and a 50 kph
design alternative.
MTCO estimates that the cost of land and construction of the grade separation could range from
$10,000,000 to $14,000,000 depending on design speed of the facility and whether an overpass
or underpass option is used. The City will be requesting Advance Development STIP funding
(estimated at $850,000) to pay for this project's Project Report and requisite environmental
documents (likely to be a negative declaration/FONSE). As detailed in the Caltrans' outline for
the preparation of PSR(PDS) documents, the above mentioned cost estimate should be
considered preliminary and conservative in nature and should only be used to gauge potential
needs for programming at the local and regional level. As part of advance development work for
the project, this cost estimate will be refined and in likelihood reduced to portray a more accurate
cost of the project.
2. Background
Since the early 1960's, San Luis Obispo has identified the Orcutt Road Grade Separation as a
needed project. In 1979, the City certified a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) that
evaluated a specific project design and two alternatives. Since 1982, the project has been
specifically included in successive adopted General Plan Circulation Elements.
In 1995 the City established a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) program. TIF revenues are slated
to cover 20% of the project's implementation cost with the remainder to come from State or
Federal grant sources. Grants funds are unsecured at this time but could include from
future STIP cycles, Public Utility Commission (PUC) grants, or separate Federal grants. Given
the projects significant cost, funding will likely come from a variety of local, state and federal
sources.
This PSR(PDS) has been approved by the City Council of San Luis Obispo at its September 19,
2000 meeting (see attached Resolution, Exhibit A) and has been reviewed by the San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) — the designated Regional Transportation Planning
Agency (RTPA).
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3. Need and Purposed
Project Need. Orcutt Road is a designated Arterial street, a Route of Regional Significance, an
FAU Route, and a primary emergency access route. Current traffic volumes exceed 13,700
vehicles per day (1997 counts) and are forecasted to increase to 16,500 with buildout of the land
uses anticipated in the City's General Plan. This corresponds to a 20% increase in traffic volumes
over current day conditions.
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This estimated increase does not include changes due to the completion of the South .Street
extension to Bishop Street. If the South/Bishop Street connection that is contained in the General
Plan is made beneath the UPRR railroad, the estimated volume along Orcutt Road might change.
This issue has been identified as needing further analysis as part of the traffic impact assessment
of the project PANED process.
There are four AMTRAK passenger trains (north and southbound Coast Starlight and north and
southbound Pacific Surfliner) and an average of 3 freight trains that cross Orcutt Road during a
24- hour period. Within three years, passenger rail service is expected to increase to include north
and southbound trains connecting the Los Angeles and San Francisco metropolitan areas.
SLOCOG has committed itself to improving the coastal route as an AMTRAK passenger train
corridor between the San Francisco area and metropolitan Los Angeles. As part of that
commitment, many at grade crossings will have to be improved or removed by grade separation
to improve the travel time and speed of train traffic in urban areas. The Orcutt Grade separation
project is part of this overall program and is probably the first of many projects that will need to
be considered for STIP funding to implement.
With increase in both rail and vehicular traffic, delay at the current at grade crossing will
increase along with potential for collisions, traffic congestion and constrained emergency access.
Congestion currently occurs on the approach segments of Orcutt Road to the railroad, both east
and west of the tracks.
Figure 2 — Existing Transportation Deficiencies
Congestion at
local street
intersections
when trains
block tracks
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Broad Street (SR
227) and threaten
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access to Bullock
Lane blocked.
The close proximity of Laurel and Duncan Lanes to the Union Pacific Railroad and the
location of existing buildings limits design options and increases potential impacts on
adjoining properties.
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East of the railroad, Laurel Lane (a four -lane arterial road) intersects Orcutt Road less than 75
meters from the tracks. When trains block the crossing, traffic backs up and congests the
Laurel - Orcutt intersection. Congestion can occur quickly during daylight hours since Orcutt
Road is one of only two access routes to residential neighborhoods east of the railroad.
■ West of the railroad, two local streets (McMillian and Duncan) intersect OrcuttRoad. Traffic
on these streets can become trapped when trains are stopped at the crossing or moving slowly
across it; and in extreme cases, traffic occasionally can back up westward toward State Route
227 and threaten the operation of the SR 227 - Orcutt Road intersection.
■ Orcutt Road is one of only two primary emergency access routes serving residential areas
east of the railroad. Trains blocking the crossing can inhibit emergency access in both east
and west directions. Two of San Luis Obispo's three hospitals and its largest convalescent
care facility are located east of the railroad in the Johnson Avenue area.
■ San Luis Obispo Transit (SLO Transit) buses use Orcutt Road and service is delayed when
trains block the crossing during transit operating hours.
Construction of the grade separation will improve traffic operations along Orcutt Road and the
UPRR mainline facility. Emergency access will be improved and safety conflict points at the
railroad and Bullock Lane will be removed. The project will improve transit access and safety
(rail - vehicle collision) concerns and will connect the City's Railroad Recreational Bike trail
south of Orcutt Road.
Project Constraints. Potential constraints may include:
■ Construction of an overpass will likely require that the small creek be placed in a culvert at
the north end of Bullock Lane, which will require Federal approval if federal funds are used
to build the project.
■ Access to existing development east of Laurel Lane might be impacted if the elevation of
Orcutt Road is raised to achieve a 45 MPH design speed. A. lower design speed might be
needed to avoid these impacts and maintain existing levels of access.
■ Inability to secure construction funding could delay ultimate delivery of the project.
However, the City intends to aggressively pursue outside funding sources at the Federal and
State level as well as consider revising local funding assumptions in order to fully fund the
project.
Relationship to Area Land Development. As shown in Figure 2, the southern side of Orcutt
Road from. Broad Street to the railroad is largely undeveloped. However, applications for
development for these properties have been submitted to the San Luis Obispo Community
Development Department and are in various states of approval. The City has actively required
dedication or has acquired ROW for the grade separation as part of project approval for these
developments.
This grade separation project lies within the City's southeastern quadrant, that (along with the
southern "Airport Area ") is projected to accommodate most of San Luis Obispo's future growth.
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As growth in the southern part of town occurs, demand for free - flowing /east -west arterial routes
will increase. Construction of a grade separation on Orcutt Road will help address this current
and long -term need.
Controversial Elements. Controversial issues could include the following:
e Visual impact of building an overpass at a height of approximately 9 meters above current
grade including the visual effect of associated slope banks, bridge structures, or vertical
retaining walls.
■ Unavoidable property impacts.
4. Project Alternatives and Order of Magnitude Costs
The project will construct a minimum of four through travel lanes along Orcutt Road and a center
turn lane and median. Bullock Lane will be relocated or terminated at Orcutt Road to increase
safety and improve congestion. The Railroad Recreational Bike facility will be extended south of
Orcutt Road via grade separation to provide adequate alternative transportation through the
project area. The project will signalize two intersections - Orcutt Road at Duncan and at Laurel
Lane. These new signals will be coordinated using the City's traffic signal coordination system
and will be serviced using vehicle video detection and surveillance systems.
The project will be designed to City of San Luis Obispo standards, and the State of California,
"Local Assistance Procedures Manual Design Standard ", "Traffic Manual ", "Highway
Design Manual ", and "Bridge Design Manual
Project Design= Alternative 1. In May 2000, the City hired Mark Thomas & Company to
prepare preliminary conceptual drawings of two alternatives for the Orcutt Grade separation
project. One alternative, (the project, see attached Exhibit B) consists of a roadway overpass to
the Union Pacific Railroad. The project includes widening of Orcutt Road to its ultimate width,
which will include four through lane, a center turn lane and median island. The intersections of
Orcutt Road at Laurel Lane and Duncan will be signalized and coordinated using the City's
Bitrans signal system.
In order to avoid structures on the north side of Orcutt Road, the road alignment would be offset
to the south onto adjoining vacant land. Slope banks in combination with vertical retaining
walls would be used to raise the roadway above the railroad to provide the required 7 -meter (23
feet) clearance. Bullock Lane would be realigned to connect to a new four -way intersection at
Laurel Lane or would be turned into a cul -de -sac to improve operations and safety. The south end
of Duncan Lane would provide a four -way intersection with Sacramento Drive, which will be
extended from the south.. The maximum grade of the overpass approaches would approximate
6.0 %. This design maintains a design speed of 65 kph (40 MPH) which is identified in the City's
General Plan as the design speed of arterial roadways. This alternative minimizes the impact on
adjoining land uses by utilizing vacant land but requires the reconstruction and elevation of
Orcutt Road east of Laurel Lane which will require access restrictions to adjacent parcels. All
alternatives require at a minimum the removal of two single family dwellings, an automobile
repair business and the culverting or significant realignment of a small creek that crosses Orcutt
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Road and Bullock Lane. The culverting of this creek could be avoided if Bullock Lane Road is
terminated south of Orcutt Road.
Due to the close proximity of the adjacent intersections of Laurel Lane and Duncan Lane and the
constraints in topography, the total cost of the project and the roadway grades of the project will
be higher than similar projects for railroad grade separation (this is a factor of both the overpass
and underpass alternatives). Refinement of the project cost and the final design will be necessary
during the PR/ED component of the project.
The City's Railroad Recreational Trail (RRT) would be extended through the slope banks and
under Orcutt Road to connect with Bullock Lane paralleling the east side of the railroad. This
trail extension will be accomplished through the use of a broad culvert-type structure or by
constructing an open bridge structure over the railroad.
Alternative 2: Underpass Design (see attached Exhibit C): This alternative would extend
Orcutt Road directly eastward under the railroad with a minimum clearance to the bottom cord of
the overhead structure being 5.0 meters (16 feet). The approximate grades of the underpass
approaches would be 8 -10 %. The proposed bridge structure for the railroad would include a
separated deck that would accommodate the southern extension of the Railroad Recreational
Trail (RRT) along the east side of the railroad connecting to Bullock Lane. It is anticipated that
for this alternative, Bullock Lane would need to be converted into a cul -de -sac south of Orcutt
Road. Under this scenario, a secondary access point for the neighborhood southeast of the project
area would need to be included in the grade separation project. Sidewalks on Orcutt Road would
be elevated above the roadway so that maximum grades allowed by ADA and the State building
code can be achieved (8.33 %).
Alternative 2 would have similar property impacts as those associated with Alternative 1. In
addition, this alternative would require the construction of a "shoo fly" (detour route) for the rail
line while the underpass structure is being completed. Locating a shoo fly on the east side of the
railroad could utilize railroad right -of -way adjoining the tracks but could impact use of Bullock
Lane and access to adjoining dwellings. On the north side of Orcutt Road, a shoo fly would
likely require the relocation of the southern segment of the Railroad Recreational Trail (RRT)
during construction.
Project. Design- Alternative 3 (Exhibit D): Alternative No. 3 for project design is similar to
Alt. #1 in that it constructs an overpass for the grade separation. The primary distinction between
these alternatives is that of design speed. Alt. #1 maintains a design speed of 70 kph, Alt. #3
reduces the design speed to 50 kph (30 MPH) which is substantially below design speed
objectives established in the City's Circulation Element. The project proposes a grade of 7% for
both approaches and limits the impact to adjacent properties. This alternative is the least costly of
the three alternatives.
Order of magnitude cost estimates for the three alternatives described are presented below:
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1: Offset Overpass
(70 kph) ("
$2,356,000
$10,387,000
$12,743,000
2: Underpass
$1,746,000
$11,530,000 )
$13,276,000
3: Offset Overpass
$1,416,000
$8,323,000
$9,7391000
(40 kph)
Notes:
(1) Assumes the use of slope banks combined with vertical retaining walls on both sides of railroad and a culvert-
like structure to accommodate the extension of the RRT through the overpass.
(2) Includes the cost of constructing a temporary "shoo fly" along the railroad. Assumes that vertical walls are
used along the north side of Orcutt Road and walls and slope banks used along the south side of the road.
5. Analysis of Proposal
A parallel but separate project involves widening Orcutt Road to a consistent four -lanes
configuration. The City Council- approved cross section for this wider street is attached as
Exhibit .J and includes four travel lanes, turn lanes at cross street intersections, landscaped
medians, Class II bicycle lanes and "separated" sidewalks with landscaped parkways. This
widened street segment will extend from Broad Street (SR 227) on the west to the new Laurel
Lane - Bullock Lane intersection on the east and be accomplished by widening along the south
side of Orcutt Road. With future development, Orcutt Road will be widened to four lanes from
Laurel Lane eastward to its intersection with Johnson Avenue. As a four -lane street, Orcutt Road
will provide sufficient capacity to accommodate forecasted traffic volumes at levels of service
(LOS) of "C" or better.
The grade separation project will be designed to accommodate a four -lane street section with
bicycle lanes and sidewalks along both sides of Orcutt Road. By eliminating the delay at the
railroad, a grade separation will achieve its purpose of fostering access to neighborhoods east of
the railroad for motorists, emergency service providers, bicyclists, pedestrians and transit
patrons.
Given the generous capacity of the proposed grade separation and adjoining street segments, only
limited additional traffic operational analysis will be necessary. The focus of this analysis will
be on the Laurel - Orcutt- Bullock intersection to evaluate the design of turn lanes and the need for
a traffic signal. To a lesser extent, the Duncan- Sacramento -Orcutt intersection will also be
analyzed in a similar manner.
Additional Analysis:
For Alternatives 1 and 3 (Overpass), additional design analysis will be needed to integrate the
planned extension of the Railroad Recreational Trail (RRT) into the grade separation's design.
How this integration is accomplished could affect project costs (see notation in preceding table)
but should not introduce new significant environmental impacts to the project. For all three
alternatives additional focused analysis will be conducted as part of the advance project
development stage to refine the conceptual construction cost estimates and ROW needs.
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For Alternative 2 (Underpass), significant additional planning will be needed to establish the
design of any shoo fly used during the project's construction. Also, the use of vertical walls
(which are typically more costly) vs. shorter walls with slope banks will need to be evaluated.
However, it is not anticipated that either design option would require additional right-of-way
beyond the scope of that already controlled by the City or needed to accommodate Alternative A.
6. Systems Planning (Consistency of Project With Transportation Plans)
The construction of the Orcutt Road Grande Separation will not affect systems planning
associated with the State Highway system.
This project is specifically identified in the City of San Luis Obispo's Circulation Element
adopted November 29, 1994. This grade separation is along a route classified by the San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments (the RTPA) as a "Route of Regional Significance."
Constructing this grade separation will enhance this route's function as a regional facility as well
as a City "arterial" street.
Further, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments and the State have adopted a strategic plan
for the improvement of the UPRR coast line as a major future multimodal corridor that will
supply higher frequency trips between the San Francisco Bay area and metropolitan Los Angeles.
As part of that strategic plan both mainline and intersecting streets will need to be upgraded
and/or grade separated in order to allow for train speeds to increase.
Relationship to Other Activities:
As previously noted, the grade separation project issues identified as part of the advance .
development work will be integrated with the City's project to widen Orcutt Road to four lanes.
This street widening will occur prior to or as part of the development of adjacent vacant land on
the south side of Orcutt Road and prior to the construction of the grade separation. if the issues
of alignment and project detail can be refined the City can incorporated these issues into the
widening project thereby reducing the loss of limited construction dollars.
Anticipating that the Orcutt Road Grade Separation will take several years to accomplish, the
City plans to go forward with widening the current "at grade" crossing of the railroad. The City
plans to use "Advanced Development" STIP funding to resolve design details and prepare
complete environmental documents for the grade separation in anticipation of applying for STIP
funds during future funding cycles to assist with production of PS &E and project construction.
7. Environmental Documentation
Since the early 1960's, San Luis Obispo has identified the Orcutt Road Grade Separation as a
needed project. In 1979, the City certified a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) that
evaluated a specific project design and two alternatives. Since 1982, the project has been
specifically included in successive adopted General Plan Circulation Elements.
Section 21080.13 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) specifically exempts
railroad grade separation crossing projects from environmental assessment. However, because of
the complexity and high profile nature of this project, the City intends to proceed with the initial
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environmental determination process consistent with CEQA. In preparing an expanded initial
study for this project, the City will undertake a series of focused studies to identify impacts on
environmental resources.
The intent of these studies is to more clearly establish whether thresholds are being exceeded and
whether mitigation measures can be incorporated into the design of the project that can avoid, or
reduce to insignificant levels, the project's impacts on environmental resources. While the
scooping of these focused studies have not been completed at this time, key environmental
concerns that will be addressed include traffic noise, hazardous subterranean materials in areas
adjoining the railroad, visual impacts, and biological impacts to a small creek within the southern
section of the project area.
It is the City's intent to qualify this project for federal funding, which will necessitate
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It is therefore the City's intent
to incorporate into the environmental documents all studies and environmental investigations
needed to comply with NEPA and with other Federal Statutes that relate to environmental
resources.
For compliance with both CEQA and NEPA the issuance of a Negative Declaration (with
mitigation) and a Finding of No Significant Effect (FONSE) is anticipated. However, this
conclusion may change depending on the outcome of the focused studies described above.
Potential areas for further study that will need investigation during the PANED analysis:
Visual Resources
Biological Resources
Socio - Economic Issues
8. Right -of -Way
Cultural Resources
Floodplain Issues
Intersection Traffic Operations
Noise
Water Quality
Utilities & Service Systems
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To be acquired (2 single family dwellings +
commercial property)
The map above identifies right -of -way and adjoining parcels currently controlled by the City and
those needed to construct Alternative 3. Alternative 2 would have similar property acquisition
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needs. Alternative #1 would require additional investigation to determine the magnitude of
impact to existing properties east of Laurel Lane and the need to restrict or relocate access points.
9. Funding & Scheduling
The following funding profile and schedule is contingent upon STIP funding being made
available as part of the 2000 STIP process.
Item
Product
Earliest
Cost
Funding Source
Completion
Date
1
Submit Project
04 -30 -02
$400,000
STIP Advance Development
Report
Funds
2
PANED
10 -1 -02
$450,000
STIP Advance Development
Funds
3
PS &E
9 -30 -02
$250,000
City Transportation Impact
Fee (TIF) Revenue, other
4
Right -of -Way
10 -02 to 4 -03
$1,365,000
Local Funds & Unsecured
State/Federal Grants
5
Construction
9 -30 -04
$10-$14.5
Local Funds & Unsecured
million
State/Federal Grants
Note: Items l & 2 are for the current STIP application for advance development work for the Orcutt Grade
Separation Project.
10. Recommendation
It is the recommendation of this PSR(PDS) that Alternatives 1 through 3 be further refined and
evaluated as part of the Project Report (PR). Upon completion of the PR, the City will proceed
with completion of the requisite environmental documents and PANED.
11. Contact People
Since this project is off the State highway system, the appropriate contact people include the
following:
City of San Luis Obispo
City of San Luis Obispo
Tim Bochum
Deputy Public Works Director
Project Manager (PM)
Terry Sanville
Principal Transportation
Planner
Telephone
Fax
e -mail
tbochum(a
Telephone
Fax
(805) 781 -7203
(805) 781 -7198
sloci .or
(805) 781 -7178
805) 781 -7198
e -mail
tsanville6a.slocity.org
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San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments
12. ATTACHMENTS
Wayne Peterson
City Engineer
Project Engineer
Ronald DeCarli
Executive Director
Telephone (805)781 -.7207
Fax 805) 781 -7198
e -mail
wpeterson( ,slocity.org
Telephone (805) 781 -4219
Fax (805) 781 -5703
e -mail
slocog @slonet.org
Exhibit A:
City Council Resolution Approving this PSR(PDS)
Exhibit B:
Schematic Design of Offset Overpass Alternative (70 KPH)
Exhibit C:
Schematic Design of Underpass Alternative
Exhibit D:
Schematic Design of Offset Overpass Alternative (40 KPH)
Exhibit E:
Cost Scoping Checklist
Exhibit F:
Design Scoping Checklist
Exhibit G:.
Environmental Study Checklist
Exhibit H:
Traffic Operations Scoping Checklist
Exhibit I:
Right -of -Way Scoping Checklist
Exhibit J:
Approved Cross Section Design for Orcutt Road
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RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series) - - -
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
APPROVING A PROJECT STUDY REPORT (PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT) FOR
THE ORCUTT ROAD GRADE SEPARATION.
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo's General Plan. Circulation Element calls for the
construction of a grade separation on Orcutt Road at the Union Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that this project is needed to provide for the safety and
security of the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, the City has retained qualified Consultants that have prepared alternative
designs and cost estimates for both overpass and underpass grade separations on Orcutt Road at the
Union Pacific Railroad; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a Project Study Report (Project Development Support),
in full .compliance with Caltrans guidelines, that incorporates the alternative design and cost
estimates prepared by the Consultants; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the draft PSR -PDS and has found that the
design alternatives presented by the PSR -PDS represent a reasonable range of designs for a grade
separation at this location, and that the information presented is accurate and complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council, of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Project Study Report (Project Development Support) prepared for he
Orcutt Road Grade Separation, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is
hereby approved.
Upon motion of
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing resolution was adopted this
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk
seconded by
day of ,2000.
Mayor Allen K. Settle
APPROVED TO FORM:
Jeffrey G. Jorgensen, City Attorney
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PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
Type of Estimate (Pre -PSR,
PSR, PR, etc.): PSR
Program Code:
kp:
EA:
PP No.:
Project Description:
Limits: ORCUTT_ ROAD
Proposed Improvement: ORCUTT / RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION (BRIDGE)
(Scope)
ALTERNATIVE 2
AL
(1) RIGHT OF WAY $ UTILITY
(2) CONSTRUCTION PHASE
ROADWAY ITEMS
STRUCTUREITEMS
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE COST
$1,416,000
$6,073,000
$2,250,000
$8,323,000
$9,739,000
Reviewed by JAVIER ARROYO 9/8/200
Project Engineer
Approved by (408)453 =5373 9/8/200
Project Manager Richard K. Tanaka (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 1 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
Quantity Unit
Section 1 Earthwork
Imported Borrow
75,000
Roadway Excavation (Orcutt)
1,000
Roadway Excavation
800
Deomoliton
2
Clearing & Grubbing
1
Develop Water Supply
1
Section 2 - Structural Section
Pavement(Roadway) 7,780
Pavement(Frontage Rd) 3,140
Remove Pavement 400
Section 3 - Drainage
Project Drainage 1
m3
m-
m
LS
LS
LS
m2
m
m
LS
Unit Price
$25
$17
$17
$75,000
$35,000
$15,000
$46
$46
$11
kp:
EA:
PP No.:
. Unit Cost
$1,875,000
$17,000
$13,600
$150,000
$35,000
$15,000
DIST - CO - RTE
$0
0
0
0
Section Cost
Total Earthwork _ $2,105,600
$357,900
$144,400
$4,400
Total Structural Section $506,700
$100,000 $100,000
• Attach sketch showing typical structural section elements of the roadway.
Include (if available) T.I., R- Value, and date when tests were performed
Total Drainage $100,000
Sheet 2 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
Section 4 - Specialty Items
Retaining Wall (North side)
Retaining Wall (South Side)
Special Retaining Wall
Landscapinglirrigation
Erosion Control
Environmental Mitigation
Relocate Sign
SWPPP
Median Curb
Sidewalk
Curb & Gutter
Section 5 - Traffic Items
Lighting
Traffic Signals
Traffic Control Systems
Pavement Delineation
Temporary K-rail
Electro Liers
Quantity Unit
390
m2
390
m
200
m
1.00
HA
1
LS
0
LS
0
LS
1
LS
820
m
2,120
m
920
m
1
LS
2
EA
1
LS
1
LS
375
m
14
EA
DIST - CO - RTE
$0
kp: 0
EA: 0
PP No.: 0
Unit Price
Unit Cost Section Cost
$450
$175,500
$450
$175,500
$600
$120,000
$100,000
$100,000
$15,000
$15,000
$0
$15,000
$0
$30,000
$30,000
$24
$19,700
$75
$159,000
$30
$27,600
$70,000
$100,000
$150,000
$15,000
$40
$7,500
Total Specialty Items $822,000
SUBTOTAL SECTIONS 1 - 5: $4,089,000
Sheet: 3 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
0
kp: 0
EA: 0
PP No.: 0
Unit Cost Section Cost
Section 6 - Minor Items
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5 $4,089,000 X 10% $408,900
Section 7 - Roadway Mobilization
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5 $4,089,000
Minor Items $409,000
Sum $4,498,000 X
Section 8 - Roadway Additions
10%
TOTAL MINOR ITEMS: $409,000
$449,800
TOTAL ROADWAY MOBILIZATION $450,000
Contingencies
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5 $4,089,000
Minor Items $409,000
Sum $4,498,000 X 25% $1,124,500
TOTAL ROADWAY ADDITIONS $1,125,000
TOTAL ROADWAY ITEMS $6,073,000
(Total of Sections 1 - 8)
Estimate
Prepared By: JAVIER ARROYO (408)453 -5373 918/200
(Print Name) (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 4 of 6
Sheet: 5 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
0
kp:
0
EA:
0
PP No.:
0
II. STRUCTURES ITEMS
#1 #2 #3
Bridge Over
Bridge Name
Railroad
New
Structure Type
Prestressed
Concrete
Width (m) - out to out
25
Span Length (m)
60
Total Area (m)
1,500
Footing Type (pile /spread)
Cost per Sq. Meter
$1,500
Including:
Mobilization: 10%
Contingency: 25%
Other
Total Cost For Structure
$2,250,000 $0
SUBTOTAL THIS PAGE
TOTAL STRUCTURES ITEMS
$2,250,000
Railroad Related Costs
COMMENTS:
Estimate Prepared By:
JAVIER ARROYO (408)453 -5373
9/8/200
(Print Name) (Phone)
(Date)
Sheet: 5 of 6
R''lution No. 9100
E; -Abit A
Attachment E -
tnc Project Study Report
(Environmental Only) Cost Estimate
District- County - Route 05 -SLO
KP(PM)
EA
Program Code
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Orcatt Road Grade Separation Project
Limits : Within the city of San Luis Obispo alone Orcun Road between Broad Street (SR 227) and Fernwood Avenue.
Alternate Maintain existing grade crossing
SUMMARY OF PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
TOTAL ROADWAY ITEMS
TOTAL STRUCTURE ITEMS
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS
TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY ITEMS
TOTAL PROJECT CAPITAL OUTLAY COSTS
Low — High Estimate_
$ 6,073,000 — 10,310,000
$ 2,250,000 — 1,220,000
$ 8,323,000 — 11,530,000
$ 1,416,000 - 1,746,000
$ 9,739,000— 13,276,000
* Low end cost is estimated for overpass alternative with minimal design speed, High end alternative is for
underpass option.
Reviewed By Director of Public Works
(Signature)
Approved By Project Manager Date
(S ignature)
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
Type of Estimate (Pre -PSR,.
PSR, PR, etc.): PSR
Program Code:
kp:
EA'. —
PP No.:
Project Description.
Limits: ORCUTT ROAD
Proposed Improvement: ORCUTT / RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION (BRIDGE)
(Scope)
AL
of 65 km /h
(1) RIGHT OF WAY & UTILITY $2,356,000
(2) CONSTRUCTION PHASE
ROADWAY ITEMS $8;137,000
STRUCTURE ITEMS $2,250,000
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE $10,387,000
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE COST $12,743,000
Reviewed by JAVIER ARROYO 09/08 /00
Project Engineer
Approved by (408)453 -5373 09/08/00
Project Manager Richard K. Tanaka (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 1 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO RTE
$0
kp: 0
EA: 0
PP No.: - .
Section 3 - Drainaoe
Project Drainage
LS
Total Structural Section $775,200
$150,000 $150,000
• Attach sketch showing typical structural section elements of the roadway.
Include Cif available) T.I., R- Value, and date when tests were performed
Total Drainaoe _$150,000
Sheet: 2 of 6
Quantity
Unit
Unit Price.
• Unit Cost Section-Cost
Section 1 - Earthwork
Imported Borrow
100,000
m3
$25
$2,500,000
Roadway Excavation
4,000
m 3
$12
$48,000
Clearing & Grubbing
1
LS
$55,000
$55,000
Demolitions
8
EA
$35,000
$280,000-
Develop Water Supply
1
LS
$25,000
$25,000
$0
Total Earthwork $2,908,000
Section 2 - Structural Section •
Pavement(Roadway)
13,800
m2
$46
$634,800
Pavement(Frontage Rd)
3,140
Me
$42
$131;900
Remove Pavement
770
m
$11
$8,500
Section 3 - Drainaoe
Project Drainage
LS
Total Structural Section $775,200
$150,000 $150,000
• Attach sketch showing typical structural section elements of the roadway.
Include Cif available) T.I., R- Value, and date when tests were performed
Total Drainaoe _$150,000
Sheet: 2 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
Quantity Unit
Section 4 - Specialty Items
Retaining Wall (North Side)
0
m2
Retaining Wall (South Side)
390
m
Special Retaining Wall (Entra
200
m
Landscaping/Urigation
0.50
HA
Erosion Control
1
LS
Environmental Mitigation
1
LS
Relocate Sign
1
LS
SWPPP
1
LS
Median Curb
1,800
m
Sidewalk
3,360
m
Curb & Gutter
1,840
m
Section 5 - Traffic Items
DIST - CO - RTE
$0
kp: 0
EA: 0
PP No.: 0
Unit Price Unit Cost Section Cost
$0
$450
$175,500
$600
$120,000
$100,000
$50,000
$15,000
$15,000
$50,000
$50,000
$15,000
$15,000
$40,000
$40,000
$24
$43,200
$75
$252,000
$30
$55,200
Total Specialty Items $816,000
Lighting
1
LS
$70,000
$70,000
Traffic Signals
2
EA
$100,000
$200,000
Traffic Control Systems
1
LS
$350,000
$350,000
Pavement Delineation
1
LS
$15,000
$15,000
Temporary K -rail
375
m
$40
$15,000
Electroliers
24
EA
$7,500
$180,000
Total Traffic Items $830,000
SUBTOTAL SECTIONS 1 - 5: $5;479,000
Sheet: 3 of 6
0
0
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE.
0
kp: 0-
EA: 0
PP No.: 0
Estimate
Prepared By: JAVIER ARROYO (408)453 -5373 09/08/00
(Print Name) (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 4 of 6
Unit Cost
Section Cost
Section 6 - Minor Items
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5
$5,479,000 X
10% $547,900
TOTAL MINOR ITEMS:.
$548,000
Section 7 - Roadway Mobilization
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5
$5,479,000
Minor Items
$548,000
Sum
$6,027,000 X
10% $602,700
TOTAL ROADWAY MOBILIZATION
$603,000
Section 8 - :Roadway Additions
Contingencies
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5
$5,479,000
Minor Items
$548,000
Sum
$6,027,000 X
25% $1,506,750
TOTAL ROADWAY ADDITIONS
$1,507,000
TOTAL ROADWAY ITEMS
$8,137;000
(Total of Sections 1 - 8)
Estimate
Prepared By: JAVIER ARROYO (408)453 -5373 09/08/00
(Print Name) (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 4 of 6
Estimate Prepared By:
VIER
(Print
Sheet: 5 of 6
PRELIMINARY
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
0
kp: 0
EA: 0
PP No.: 0
11. STRUCTURES ITEMS
#1
#2 #3
Bridge Over
Bridge Name
Railroad
New
Structure Type
Prestressed
Concrete
Width (m) - out to out
25
Span Length (m)
60
Total Area (m)
1,500
Footing Type (pile /spread)
Cost per Sq. Meter
$1,500
Including:
Mobilization: 10%
Contingency: 25%
Other
Total Cost For Structure
$2,250,000
$0
SUBTOTAL THIS PAGE
TOTAL STRUCTURES ITEMS $2,250,000
Railroad Related Costs
COMMENTS:
Estimate Prepared By:
VIER
(Print
Sheet: 5 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
0
kp: 0
EA: 0
PP No.: 0
III. RIGHT OF WAY
Right-of-Way estimates should consider the probable highest and best use and type and intent of improvements at the time of
acquisition. Assume acquisition including utility reloctwon occurs at the right of way certification milestone as shown in the
Funding and scheduling Section of the PSR. For further guidance see Chapter 1, Caitrans Right of Way Procedural Handbook.
Acquisition, including excess lands
and damages to remainders"'
Utility Relocation
Clearance / Demolition
"Rr,u-
R//W Services - Tale and Escrow Fees
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORK
10 Structures
Current Values Escalation
Escalated
(Future Use) Rate ( % /yr)
Value'
816,000
$0
$90,000
$0
$0
$600,000
$0
$0
$0
$850,000
$0
$0
TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY $2,356,000 TOTAL ESCALATED $0
(CURRENT VALUE) RIGHT OF WAY
Purchase right of way Square M Unit Cost Total Cost
1) West of RR 6700 $60 /sm cost 402,000
2) East of RR, southside 4900 294,000
3) East of Laurel, nouhside 2000 120,000
Total 816,000
Estimate prepared by: JAVIER ARROYO (408)453 -5373 09/08/00
(Print Name) (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 6 of 6
ig
Project Information
District 05 County SLO Route
h,olution No. 9100
E-3Piibit . A
Attachment F
Design Scoping Checklist
Kilometer Post (Post Mile) EA
Project Manager Timothy Scott Bochum PE Phone # (805)781 -7203
Project Engineer Wayne Peterson PE Phone # (805)781 -7207
Design Functional Manager None (N /A) Phone #
Project Development Coordinator None (N /A) Phone #
Design Scopjng
Instructions
Describe and identify in the following sections a general description of all improvements anticipated as
part of the project scope. Analyze the existing highway system and identify improvements necessary to
solve the transportation problem. The design improvements should be discussed in sufficient detail to
identify the project's major geometric features. Also discuss in detail any planned roadbed widths that are
less than standard widths. Address roadside improvements. Discuss any design issues that may be
controversial during development of the environmental document. Design Concept Approval must be
obtained from the Project Development Coordinator.
Orcutt Road is a designated Arterial street a Route of Regional Significance. an FAU
Route. and a Drimary emergency access route Current traffic volumes exceed 13,200
UPRR railroad the estimated volume along Orcutt Road might change.
This issue has been identified as needing further analysis as part of the traffic analysis of
the Orcutt Grade Separation project..
There are four AMTRAK passenger trains (north and southbound Coast Starlight. and
north and southbound San Diegan) and an average of 3 freight trains that cross Orcutt
Road during a 24 hour period Within three years passenger rail service is expected to
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increase to include north and southbound trains connecting the Los Angeles and San
Francisco metropolitan areas.
access.
5. Analysis of Proposal
Project Screening
Attach the project location map to this checklist to show location of all design
improvements anticipated.
1. Project Description as Noted in Regional Transportation Plan: Highways & Maior
Regional Proiect — Off State System
2. Project Setting Within the City of San Luis Obispo
Rural or Urban Urban (City _of San Luis Obispo)
Current land uses Mixed use residential commercial
Adjacent land uses Mixed use residential. commercial
(industrial, light industry, commercial, agricultural, residential, etc.)
Existing landscaping/planting Vacant scrub brush and native material.
�i
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Figure D -1. Anticipated Traffic Operation Improvements
Description of the Transportation Problem
the City's General Plan — a 20 % increase.
There are four AMTRAK passenger trains (north and southbound Coast Starlikht and
With increase in both rail and vehicular traffic, delay at the current at grade crossing will
railroad, both east and west of the tracks.
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Figure D -2. Existing Traffic Deficiencies
The project will construct a minimum of four through travel lanes along Orcutt Road and
The project will be designed to City of San Luis Obispo standards, and the State of
r.i;f^rn ;n "T nrnl Acc;ctnnee Prncar-Anre Mnnnal — T)ecian Stnnrlard "_ "Traffic Manual "_
Project Design- Alternative 1.
median island. The intersections of Orcutt Road at Laurel Lane an Duncan will be
signalized and coordinated usin the he City's Bitrans signal system.
In order to avoid structures on the north side of Orcutt Road, the road alignment would be
offset to the south onto adjoining vacant land. Slope banks in combination with-vertical
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Page 5 of 9
of Orcutt Road east of Laurel Lane which will require access restrictions to adjacent
parcels. This altemative requires the removal of two single family dwellings, an
automobile repair business and the culverting or significant realignment of a small creek
that crosses Orcutt Road and Bullock Lane. Due to the lengthy conform points, this
Lane Road is terminated south of Orcutt Road.
M structure or by constructing an open bridge structure over the railroad.
Alternative. 2: Underpass Design (see attached Exhibit Q: This alternative would
converted into a cul-de -sac south of Orcutt Road. Under this scenario, a secondary access
point for the neighborhood southeast of the project area would need to be included in the
grade separation project Sidewalks on Orcutt Road would be elevated above the roadway
so that maximum grades allowed by ADA and the State building code can be.achieved
(8.33%).
Altemative 2 would have similar property impacts as those associated with Alternative 1.
In addition, this altemative would require the construction of a "shoo fly" (detour route)
for the rail line while the underpass structure is being completed. Locating a shoo fly on
the east side of the railroad could utilize railroad right -of -way adjoining the tracks but
could impact use of Bullock Lane and access to adjoining dwellings. On the north side of
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Page 6 of 9
Orcutt Road a shoo fly would likely require the relocation of the southern segment of the
Railroad Recreational Trail (RRT) during construction.
Project Design- Alternative 3 (see Exhibit D). Alternative 3 for project design is similar
to Alt #1 in that it constructs an overpass for the grade separation. The primary
distinction between these alternatives is that of design speed. Alt. #1 maintains a design
speed of 65 kph Alt. #3 reduces the design speed to 50 kph (30 MPH) which is
substantially below design speed objectives established in the City's Circulation Element.
The project proposes a grade of 7% for both approaches and limits the impact to adjacent
properties. This alternative is the least costly of the three alternatives.
Order of magnitude cost estimates for the three alternatives described above are presented
below:
Alternative
Right -of -Way
Construction Cost
Total
Cost
A: Offset Overpass
(65 kph) "'
$2,356,000
$10,387,000
$12,743,000
B: Underpass
$1,746,000
$11,530,00012'
$13,276,000
C: Offset Overpass
$1,416,000
$8,323,000
$ 9,739,000
50 kph)...
Notes:
(1) Assumes the use of slope banks combined with vertical retaining walls on both sides of railroad and a
culvert-like structure to accommodate the extension of the RRT through the overpass.
(2) Includes the cost of constructing a temporary "shoo fly" along the railroad. Assumes that vertical
walls are used along the north side of Orcutt Road and walls and slope banks used along the south
side of the road.
Design Criteria
Design Speed for highway facilities within the project limit?
Freeway
Highway 45 MPH Local Street
Design Period: Construction year is? 2005 Design year is? 2020
Design Capacity: Level of Service to be maintained over the design period is?
Mainline Ramp
Design Vehicle Selection?
Local Street D Weaving Sections
STAA California WB -50 Bus B-40
>s
Note *:
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Proposed Roadbed and Structure Widths
Forecasted Average Daily Traffic Volumes 16.500 ADT
Roadbed Width Structure Width
Proposed Standard Proposed Standard
State highway
Lane Widths
Left Shoulder
Right Shoulder
Median Width
Bicycle Lane
Local Street
Lane Widths
3.3 in
Left Shoulder
N/A
Right Shoulder
N/A
Median Width
4.2 m
Bicycle Lane
1.8 m
3.3 m
3.3 in
3.3 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
none
4.2 in
none
1.2 m
1.8 m
1.2 m
Any proposed roadbed widths less than standard should be discussed with the Project
Development Coordinator to determine if the proposed non - standard feature results in a
feasible project alternative for further study during preparation of the environmental
document.
Roadway Design Scoping
Mainline Operations
Mainline Highway Widening
Existing pavement to be rehabilitated with mm overlay.
Widen existing 2 lane facility to 4 lanes. R/W acquisition for 4 lanes.
Local street structures to span n/a lanes of highway (for future requirements).
Upgrade existing facility to: ❑ Controlled Access Conventional Highway
J
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❑ Expressway Standards
❑ Vertical Clearance Deficiencies
✓ Railroad Grade Separation
❑ Freeway Standards
❑ Adequate Falsework Clearance
Ramp / Street Intersection Improvements
✓ New Signals ❑ Modify Signals
❑ Right Turn Lanes ✓ Widening For Localized Through Lanes
❑ Merging Lanes ❑ Deceleration / Acceleration Lanes
✓ Left Turn Lanes ❑ > 300 Left Turn Vph (Requires Double Left Turn)
❑ Interchange Spacing ❑ Ramps Intersect Local Street < 4 % Grade
❑ Intersection Spacing ❑ Single Lane Ramps Exceeding 300 M Widened To Two Lanes
❑ Exit Ramps > 1,500 Vph Designed As Two Lane Exit
✓ Other Railroad raQ de separation project
Operational Improvements
Truck Climbing Lane
❑ Sustained Grade Exceeding 2% And Total Rise Exceeds 15 M.
Auxiliary Lanes
❑ When, 600 M Between Sucessive On- Ramps.
❑ Two Lane Exit Ramps Have 400 M Auxiliary Lane..
❑ Weaving < 500 M between Off -Ramp and On -Ramp.
a Other
Right of Way Access Control
❑ Existing access control extends at least 15 in beyond end of curb return, radius or taper.
❑ New construction access control extends at least 30 in (urban areas) or 100 in (rural
areas) beyond end of curb returns, radius or taper.
✓ Other Direct access to Orcutt Road removed for entire length of project.
Roadside Design Scoping
Highway Planting
if Replacement
if Median
❑ Mitigation
Safety
• Off - Freeway Access
• Maintenance Vehicle Pull -Out
✓ Railroad Grade Separation Project
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Roadside Management
• Slope paving
• Gore paving
• Roadside paving
Stormwater
❑ Erosion control
• Drainage
• Slope design
Preliminary Evaluation provided by:
Project Engineer Wayne Peterson, City Engineer Date 08/25/2000
Reviewed by:
Project Manager Timothy Scott Bochum, CA RTE #1907 Date 08/25/2000
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Attachment
Environllnental Scoping Checklist
Project Information
District 05 County SLO Route
Description:
Kilometer Post (Post Mile) EA
No. 9100
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Project Manager Timothy Scott Bochum, PE Phone # (805)781 -7203
Project Engineer Wayne Peterson, PE Phone # (805)781 -7207
Environmental Functional Manager Terry Sanville Phone # (805)781 -7178
Environmental Scoping
Instructions
Describe in the following sections the potential inventory of environmental resources and identify any
project environmental issues. Are there potential adverse impacts that would affect the viability of
alternatives? Describe the type of environmental document to be prepared for CEQA review and identify
who should be the lead agency. When a Negative Declaration is the type of environmental determination
anticipated, it should be qualified with "... because significant impacts to resources can be mitigated to non -
significance with cost - effective measures. More detailed studies may change this conclusion." The
environmental issues should be discussed in sufficient detail to determine if extensive studies or lengthy
processes that affect schedules are involved. Describe the type of environmental document for compliance
with NEPA when involved. If the highway work is to be part of a larger overall local agency development
EIR, what steps are needed for any required FHWA approvals? An identification of the permits that may
have significant impact on the proposal is necessary. Any proposed. mitigation that requires R/W cost or
time to develop or negotiate must be identified. The Project Study Report (Environmental Only) must also
discuss whether the proposal complies with the requirements of the 1990 Federal Clean Air Act.
Anticipated Environmental Approval
CEOA
❑ Categorical/Statutory Exemption
Of Negative Declaration
❑ Environmental Impact Report
Why ?
NEPA
❑ Categorical Exclusion
J Finding of No Significant Impact
❑ Environmental Impact Statement
Environmental Scoping Checklist
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creek within the southern section of the proiect area
Project Screening
Attach the project location map to this checklist to show location of all known and/or potential hazardous
waste, cultural (not archaeological) and biological sites identified. (Include any work with drainage and/or
waterways).
I. Project Features: New R/W? Yes Excavation? Yes Railroad Involvement? Yes
Structure demolition/modification? Yes _ Subsurface utility relocation? Yes
2. Project Setting Within the City of San Luis Obispo
Rural or Urban Urban (City of San Luis Obispo)
Current land uses Mixed use. residential. commercial
Adjacent land uses Mixed use, residential. commercial
(industrial, light industry, commercial, agricultural, residential, etc.)
Existing landscaping/planting:
Cultural Resources Screening
1. Check federal, State, and local environmental records and databases as necessary, to see if any known
cultural resources site is in or near the project area. If a known site is identified, show its location on
the attached map and attach additional sheets, as needed, to provide pertinent information for the
proposed project. (Do NOT show location of archaeological sites on the map.)
2. Conduct Field Inspection. Date _NA
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3. Other comments and/or observations:
suttutes.
Hazardous Waste Screen*ns
Is the project on the HW Study Minimal -Risk Projects List (HW I )? No
1. Check.federal, State, and local environmental and health regulatory agency records as necessary, to see
if any known hazardous waste site is in or near the project area. If a known site is identified, show its
location on the attached map and attach additional sheets, as needed, to provide pertinent information
for the proposed project.
2. Conduct Field Inspection. Date NA Use the attached map to locate potential or known_
HW sites. (See comments on following page)
STORAGE STRUCTURES / PIPELINES:
Underground tanks
Sumps
Drums
Transformers
Other
Surface tanks
Ponds
Basins
Landfill
CONTAMINATION: (spills, leaks, illegal dumping, etc.)
Surface staining Oil sheen
Odors Vegetation damage
Aerial lead Other
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: (asbestos, lead, etc.)
Structures Spray -on fireproofing
Pipe wrap /Asbestos Cement Pipe Friable tile
Yellow thermoplastic paint Serpentine
Lead paint Other
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3. Additional record search, as necessary, of subsequent land uses that could have resulted.in a hazardous
waste site. Use the attached map to show the location of potential hazardous waste sites.
See following paragraphs.
4. Other comments and/or observations:
Determination: Does the project have potential hazardous waste involvement? Yes If there is
known or potential hazardous waste involvement, is additional ISA work needed before task orders
can be prepared for the Preliminary Site Investigation? Yes If "YES ", then give an estimate of
additional time require:
Biological Resources Screening
1. Check federal, State, and local environmental records as necessary, to see if any known sensitive
biological habitat or wetlands site is in or near the project area. If a known site is identified, show its
location on the attached map and attach additional sheets, as needed, to provide pertinent information
for the proposed project.
2. Conduct Field Inspection. Date _NA Use the attached map to locate potential or
known endangered species, natural resource or wetland sites.
3. Other comments and/or observations:.
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Page 5 of 7
mitigation strategies might involve avoidance partial replacement within the project area or off -site
compensation and enhancement.
Environmental Technical Reports or Studies Required or Anticipated.
Study/ Document Not
Report Text Only Anticipated
Community Impact Study
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Farmland
❑
❑
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Visual Resources
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❑
❑
Water Quality
❑
❑
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Floodplain Evaluation
❑
❑
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Noise Study
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❑
❑
Air Quality Study
❑
❑
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Other
❑
❑
❑
Cultural
ASR
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❑
❑
HSR
❑
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HPSR
❑
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❑
Section 106 / SHPO
❑
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❑
Other
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Anticipated Project M fi ation
Discuss any known likely mitigation requirements and coordination based on sin - lar
projects and experience with resource agencies within the project vicinity:
Impact Topic
Study/
Document
Not
Excavation and removal of materials
Report
Text Only
Anticipated
Hazardous Waste
thresholds for contamination.
quantities, class of materials, and disposal
ISA (Additional)
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❑
❑
PSI
❑
❑
Other
seals for older dwellings south of
Mitigation Costs: could approach $2,000 to
❑
❑
❑
standards. (1)
noise levels.
No. Of
Biological
Endangered Species (Federal)
❑
❑
Endangered Species (State)
❑
❑
Biological Opinion] USFWS
❑
❑
Wetlands
❑
❑
❑
401 Permit Coordination
❑
❑
❑
404 Permit Coordination
❑
❑
1601 Permit Coordination
❑
❑
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NPDES Coordination
❑
❑
Natural Environment Study .
❑
❑
Biological Assessment
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❑
NEPA 404 Coordination
❑
❑
Other
Anticipated Project M fi ation
Discuss any known likely mitigation requirements and coordination based on sin - lar
projects and experience with resource agencies within the project vicinity:
Impact Topic
Miti ation Measures
Costs
Hazardous
Excavation and removal of materials
Phase I and II Studies: $25,000
Materials
that exceed State and Federal Agency
Site Cleanup: unknown; will depend on
thresholds for contamination.
quantities, class of materials, and disposal
requirements.
Traffic Noise
Double glazing or replacement of
Noise Impact Study: $15,000.
windows; replacement of doors and /or
Building Assessments: $15,000
seals for older dwellings south of
Mitigation Costs: could approach $2,000 to
project site to achieve interior noise
$5,000 per dwelling effected b_ y excessive
standards. (1)
noise levels.
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Impact Topic,
Nfi ation Measures
Costs
Biological
Avoidance strategies will require local
Resource Survey, Impact Analysis &
Resources
street circulation planning; on -site
Mitigation Plan: $20,000.
mitigation may include enhancement of
Mitigation Measures: may range from $0
habitat for non - impacted sections of
dollars for a total avoidance option to an
creek segment; off -site mitigation
unknown amount which will depend on
would involve creation of riparian area
strategy found acceptable to State and
outside of project site.
Federal resource agencies.
Cultural
Retention of significant materials in-
Phase I Resource Survey: $5,000
Resources
situ, (using various methods such as
Phase II Subsurface Evaluation: $25,000
avoidance or capping) or excavation
Excavation and Curation: Unknown and
and curation when avoidance strategies
will depend on the significance of any
cannot be pursued.
materials found, their location and
quantity, the ability to preserve in -situ, and
the cost of excavation and curation.
(1) Raising the elevation of Orcutt Road from its current level could change noise exposure levels
for nearby sensitive receptors — primarily dwellings. There are approximately 57 apartments
fronting. Bullock Lane south of Orcutt Road that were built in the mid- 1970's and may need to
be evaluated for their ability to achieve interior noise standards. The mobile home park east of
Bullock Lane and fronting Orcutt Road may also warrant evaluation.
Estimate of Project Mitigation Costs Are:
Hazardous Waste Scoping by
Biological Scoping by
Cultural Scoping by
See discussion above
Date
Date
Date
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Traffic Forecasting, Analysis and
Operations Scoping Checklist
Project Information
District 05 County SLO Route Kilometer Post (Post Mile) EA
Description: The City of San Luis Obispo plans to construct a erade separation of Orcutt Road at the Union
Project Manager Timothy Scott Bochum, PE Phone # (805) 781 -7203
Project Engineer Wayne Peterson, PE
Phone #
(805)
781 -7207
Traffic Forecasting Functional Manager_
Timothy Scott Bochum, PE' Phone #
(805)
781 -7203
Traffic Operations Functional Manager
Timothy Scott Bochum, PE Phone # (805)
781 -7203
Traffic Forecasting, Traffic Analysis Scouing
Describe and identify in the following sections a general description of the existing traffic
and forecasted traffic (using existing data). Analyze traffic data and determine what
traffic operational deficiencies are anticipated. Identify any additional studies needed to
accurately forecast and fully analyze the traffic operations as part of the preparation of the
environmental document.
Traffic Operations Scouing
Based on the traffic analysis, describe and identify in the following sections a general
description of the traffic operational improvements required (auxiliary lanes, signalized
intersections, etc.). The traffic operation improvements should be discussed in sufficient
detail to identify the project's major geometric features and operations issues. Also
discuss in detail traffic management system improvements (ramp metering, CMS, HOV
lanes, etc.) to be incorporated. Discuss any components of the traffic management system
that may be controversial during development of the environmental document.
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Project Screening
1. Project Features: New R/W? Yes Excavation? Yes
New Signilazation? Yes CMS work outside project limits? No
2. Project Setting
the Citv of San
W
Rural or Urban Urban (City of San Luis Obispo)
Current land uses Mixed use; residential, commercial
Adjacent land uses Mixed use, r
(industrial, light industry, commercial,
Existing Traffic Data Deficiencies
MOTA
residential, etc.)
within
Orcutt. Road is a designated Arterial street, a Route of Regional Significance, an FAU
Route, and a primary emergency access route. Current traffic volumes exceed 13,700
vehicles per day (1997 counts) and are forecasted to increase to 16,500 with buildout of
the land uses anticipated in the City's General Plan. This corresponds to a 20% increase
in traffic volumes over current day conditions. This estimated increase does not include
changes due to the completion of the South Street extension to Bishop Street. If the
South/Bishop Street connection that is contained in the General Plan is made beneath the
UPRR railroad, the estimated volume along Orcutt Road might change.
Figure T -1. Existing Traffic Deficiencies
Congestion at
local street
intersections
when trains
block tracks.
Extreme delay at
railroad can back
traffic up to near
Broad Street (SR
227) and threaten
operation of
intersection.
Congestion at
Laurel Lane
occurs when
trains block
crossing with
access to Bullock
Lane blocked
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This issue has been identified as needing further analysis as part of the traffic analysis of
the Orcutt Grade Separation project.
There are four AMTRAK passenger trains (north and southbound Coast Starlight and
north and southbound San Diegan) and an average of 3 freight trains that cross Orcutt
Road during a 24 -hour period. Within three years, passenger rail service is expected to
increase to include north and southbound trains connecting the Los Angeles and San
Francisco metropolitan areas.
With increase in both rail and vehicular traffic, delay at the current at grade crossing will
increase along with potential for collisions, traffic congestion and constrained emergency
access.
Mainline highway deficiencies: Severe congestion at peak hours and when railroad
onh•nf: �.. i7: nt..ri.n .......1:... ._..CC__ L7 ___. _•__- �_ -_.__ �. • .-. . - .' __
Ramp intersection deficiencies N/A
Merge / diverge deficiencies N/A
Weaving / merging (spacing) deficiencies N/A
Traffic Study and Analysis Anticipated
Traffic Modeling Assumptions
✓ Use Local Model
✓ Existing Traffic Counts
✓ Update New Model
✓ New Traffic Counts
if GP Buildout ❑ Pro -Rate GP Growth
❑ New Model
❑ Historical Growth
✓ Existing Year (1997)
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✓ Design Year (2020) ❑ Interim Year( )
Traffic Analysis
❑
Mainline LOS
❑ Merge/ Diverge LOS
❑
Ramp Int. LOS
✓
Adjacent IC LOS
❑ Ramp Metering (open)
❑
Ramp Metering (later)
✓ Left/Right Turn Storage ✓ Accident / Safety Analysis ✓ Intersection Queues
✓ Construction Staging ❑ Project Staging
UPRR tracks to adequately forecast deficiencies in the future transportation system if that
project is not built.
Traffic Operations Scoring
Traffic Operational Improvements
Attach the project location map to this checklist to show location of all traffic operations
improvements anticipated.
❑ Auxiliary Lanes
✓ New Signals
✓ Intersection Improvements ❑ Truck Climbing Lane
❑ Modify Signals ❑ Merging Improvements
❑ Weaving Improvements ❑ Deceleration/ Acceleration. Lanes
Other: Figure T2 depicts operational improvements anticipated as a result of this project
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Figure T -2. Anticipated Traffic Operation Improvements
The project will construct a minimum of four through travel lanes along Orcutt Road and
a center turn lane and median. Bullock Lane will be relocated or terminated at Orcutt
Road to increase safety and improve congestion. The Railroad Recreational Bike facility
will be extended south of Orcutt Road via grade separation to provide adequate
alternative transportation through the moiect area. The project will signalize two
intersections - Orcutt Road at .Duncan and at Laurel Lane. These new signals will be
coordinated using the City's traffic signal coordination system and will be serviced using .
vehicle video detection and surveillance systems.
Traffic Management Systems
❑ Ramp Meters ❑ HOV Ramp Bypass ❑ Mainline HOV Lanes
✓ Detector Loops ❑ Communication Networks (fiber optic, telephone, etc.)
❑ Closed Circuit Television ❑ Changeable Message Sign ❑ Highway Advisory Radio
Other: See Figure T -2. The proiect will Figure T The will signalize two intersections - Orcutt Road ,z
intersections - Orcutt Road i
Duncan and at Laurel Lane. These new signals will be coordinated ucinu the (itv'
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The project will construct a minimum of four through travel lanes along Orcutt Road and
a center turn lane and median. Bullock Lane will be relocated or terminated at Orcutt
Road to increase safety and improve congestion. The Railroad Recreational Bike facility
will be extended south of Orcutt Road via grade separation to provide adequate
alternative transportation through the moiect area. The project will signalize two
intersections - Orcutt Road at .Duncan and at Laurel Lane. These new signals will be
coordinated using the City's traffic signal coordination system and will be serviced using .
vehicle video detection and surveillance systems.
Traffic Management Systems
❑ Ramp Meters ❑ HOV Ramp Bypass ❑ Mainline HOV Lanes
✓ Detector Loops ❑ Communication Networks (fiber optic, telephone, etc.)
❑ Closed Circuit Television ❑ Changeable Message Sign ❑ Highway Advisory Radio
Other: See Figure T -2. The proiect will Figure T The will signalize two intersections - Orcutt Road ,z
intersections - Orcutt Road i
Duncan and at Laurel Lane. These new signals will be coordinated ucinu the (itv'
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Recreational Bike facility will be extended south of Orcutt Road via grade separation to
provide adequate alternative transportation through the project area.
Discuss strategies (technical analysis, public outreach, etc.) to secure local agency and
public support to implement HOV lanes and ramp metering:
Not Applicable.
Preliminary Traffic Forecasting Evaluation provided by:
Reviewed by:
Traffic Engineer Timothy Scott Bochum, CA RTE #1907 Date 08/25/2000
RE' "lution No. 9100
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Attachment i
Right of Way Scoping Checklist
Proiect Information
Project Information
District 05 County SLO Route Kilometer Post (Post Mile) EA
Project Manager Timothy Scott Bochum, PE Phone # (805)781 -7203
Project Engineer Wayne Peterson, PE Phone # (805)781 -7207
Right of Way Functional Manager Wayne Peterson, PE Phone # (805)781 -7207
Right of WaScoping
Describe and identify in the following sections a general description of the right of way
and excess lands required (zoning, use, major improvements, critical or sensitive parcels,
access modifications, etc.). The right of way issues should be discussed in sufficient
detail to determine a preliminary planing level cost of Right of Way and identify the
project's sensitive acquisition issues. Any environmental mitigation that requires R/W
cost should also be identified.
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Anticipated Right of Way cquisition
Minimum Right of Way Requirements (Alternative #3 — Least impact): Anticipated
number of Right of Way Parcels to be acquired:
* Note: The above table represents the "least" impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #3 Overpass 40KPH. The Value includes
contingency figure for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction
Contract Work & Fees
Worst Case (Alternative #1): Anticipated number of Right of Way Parcels to be
acquired:
Preliminary
Number of
Estimated
Full Take
Partial Take
Value*
Parcels
Square
Footage
Business/Non-
1
Yes
Yes
Profit
Single Family
2
Yes
Residences
Multi Family
3
Yes
Residences
Vacant Lot
Farmland
Totals
$1,416,000
13
30,000m
3
8
* Note: The above table represents the "least" impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #3 Overpass 40KPH. The Value includes
contingency figure for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction
Contract Work & Fees
Worst Case (Alternative #1): Anticipated number of Right of Way Parcels to be
acquired:
* Note: The above table represents the "most' impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #1 Overpass 65KPH. Value includes contingency figure
for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction Contract Work & Fees
Preliminary
Number of
Estimated
Full Take
Partial Take
Value*
Parcels
Square
Footage
Business/Non-
8
Yes
Yes
Profit
Single Family
2
Yes
Residences
Multi Family
3
Yes
Residences
Vacant Lot
Farmland
Totals
$2,356,000
13
30,000m
3
8
* Note: The above table represents the "most' impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #1 Overpass 65KPH. Value includes contingency figure
for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction Contract Work & Fees
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The map below identifies right -of -way and adjoining parcels currently controlled by the
City and those needed to construct Alternative #3. Alternative B would have similar
property acquisition needs.
General
Location of
Existing Class I
Bike Path
J= To be acquired (2 single family dwellings +
commercial property)
Note: ROW Figure R -2 ROW Status and Need
requirements I shown in
the above map are estimated based upon Alt. #3 design for the grade separation project (25 MPH
design speed). Additional ROW requirements might be required based upon specific needs of the
final project design.
Right of Way Screening
Describe in detail and quantify any questions answered with a yes.
1) Are any utility facilities or rights of way affected? Yes ✓ No
Orcutt Road and the UPRR ROW have existing utilities (above and below ground)
which will have to be relocated as part of the project.
2) Railroad facilities or right of way affected? Yes ✓ No
The project is a rg ade separation of an existing railroad crossing and as such the
UPRR will be a major partner in the design permitting and construction of the
3) Any known or potential sites with hazardous
waste and/or material found? Yes None Evident ./
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Visual inspections to date have not indicated the existence of hazardous material.
However, the history of and close proximity to the railroad makes it likely that
acquisition.
4) Environmental Mitigation parcels anticipated? Yes No ✓
Environmental mitigation for parcel acquisition is unknown at this time.
5) Any parcels with access modifications? Yes ✓ No
6) Any parcels with indirect access modifications? Yes ✓ No
(example left turn pocket access eliminated)
The project will widen Orcutt Road to include a center left turn and median the entire
project length. Bullock Lane will either be relocated to align with Laurel Lane or will be
terminated south of Orcutt if environmental conditions /costs of culverting the creek
make the project infeasible.
Preliminary Evaluation provided by:.
Consulting Engineer Richard Tanaka, P.E. (MTCO) Date 08/04/2000
Reviewed By:
Project Manger Timothy Scott Bochum, PE Date 8/25/2000
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DIST - CO - RTE
Type of Estimate (Pre -PSR,
PSR, PR, etc.): PSR
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PP No..:
Project Description:
Limits- ORCUTT ROAD
Proposed Improvement: ORCUTT / RAILROAD GRADE SEPARATION (DEPRESSED)
(Scope)
01 35
(1) RIGHT OF WAY & UTILITY $1,746,000
(2) CONSTRUCTION PHASE
ROADWAY ITEMS $10,310,000
STRUCTURE ITEMS $1,220,000
SUBTOTAL CONSTRUCTION PHASE $11,530,000
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE COST $13,276,000
Reviewed by JAVIER ARROYO _ _ 09108100
Project Engineer
Approved by - (408)453 -5373 09/08/00
Project Manager Richard K. Tanaka (Phone) (Date)
Sheet: 1 of 6
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
DIST - CO - RTE
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Quantity Unit Unit Price , Unit Cost Section Cost
Section 1 - _Earthwork
Imported Borrow
0
m3
$25
$0
Roadway Excavation (Orcutt)
221,550
m 3
$12
$2,658,600
Roadway Excavation
.4,580
m
$17
$77,900
(Frontage Rd)
Project Drainage
Clearing & Grubbing
1
LS
$50,000
$50,000
Develop Water Supply
1
LS
$30,000
- $30,000
Total Earthwork $2,816,500
Section 2 - Structural Section •
Pavement(Roadway)
7,260 m
$46
$334,000
Pavement(Frontage Rd)
2,500 m
$42
$105,000
Remove Pavement
770 m
$11
$8,500
Total Structural Section. $447,500
Section 3 - Drainage
Project Drainage
1 LS
$750,000
$750,000
Includes lift station
w/ diesel powered
Total Drainage $750,000
generation unit)
Attach sketch showing typical structural section elements of the roadway.
Include (f available) T.I., R- Value, and date when tests were performed
Sheet: 2 of 6
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Section 4 - Specialty Items
Retaining Walls Soil Nail
Retaining Walls for sidewalk
RR Shoo Fly
Landscaping/Irrigation
Erosion Control
Aesthetic Treatment
Relocate Sign
SWPPP
Median Curb
Sidewalk
Curb & Gutter
Section 5 - Traffic Items
Lighting
Traffic Signals
Traffic Control Systems
Pavement Delineation
Temporary K -rail
Electro Liers
Quantity
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2,200
1,100
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$220,000
$15,000
$80,000
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$75
$30
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Unit Cost Section Cost
$0
$429,000
$165,000
$33,000
Total Specialty Items $2,324,000
$70,000
$70,000
$100,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$15,000
- $15,000
$40
$15,000
$7,500
$105,000
Total Traffic Items $605,000
SUBTOTAL SECTIONS 1 - 5: $6,943,000
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Unit Cost Section Cost
Section 6 - Minor Items
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5 $6,943,000 X 10% $694,300
TOTAL MINOR ITEMS: $694,000
Section 7 - Roadway Mobilization
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5 $6,943,000
Minor Items $694,000
Sum $7,637,000 X 10% $763,700
TOTAL ROADWAY MOBILIZATION $764,000
Section 8 - Roadway Additions
Contingencies
Subtotal Sections 1 - 5 $6,943,000
Minor Items $694,000
Sum $7,637,000 X 25% $1,909,250
TOTAL ROADWAY ADDITIONS $1,909,000
TOTAL ROADWAY ITEMS $10,310,000
(Total of Sections 1 - 8)
Estimate
Prepared By: JAVIER ARROYO (408)453 -5373 09/08/00
(Print Name) (Phone) (Date)
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11. STRUCTURES ITEMS
#1
#2 #3
Tunnel
Bridge Name
Structure
New
Structure Type
Prestressed
Concrete
Total Area (m2)
488
Footing Type (pile/spread)
Cost per Sq. Meter
$2,500
Including:
Mobilization: 10%
Contingency: 25%
Other
Total Cost For Structure
$1,220,000
$0
SUBTOTAL THIS PAGE
$1,220,000
TOTAL STRUCTURES ITEMS
$1,220,000
Railroad Related Costs
COMMENTS:
Estimate Prepared By:
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III. RIGHT OF WAY
Right-of-Way estimates should consider the probable highest and best use and type and intent of improvements at the time of
acquisition. Assume acquisition including utility reloctaion occurs at the right of way certification milestone as shown in the
Funding and Scheduling Section of the PSR. For further guidance see Chapter 1, Caltrans Right of Way Procedural Handbook-
Acquisition, including excess lands
and damages to remainders"
Utility Relocation
Clearance J Demolition
RAP
RIM Services- Title and Escrow Fees
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORK
2 structures ($100,000 & $200,000)
Current Values Escalation Escalated
(Future Use) Rate (%/yo _ Value •
$816,000
$0
$400,000 $0
$150,000
$0
$0.
$0
$80,000 $0.
$300,,000
TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY $1,746,000 TOTAL ESCALATED
(CURRENT VALUE) RIGHT OF WAY
Right of Way Take SM Unit. Total
1) West of RR 6700 60 /sm 402000
2) East of RR, southside 4900 294000
3) East of Laurel, northside 2000 120000
Total 816000
Estimate prepared by:
$0
$0.
$0
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Right- of --4ay Scoping Checklist
Page 2 of 5
Anticipated-Right of Way Acquisition
Minimum Right of Way Requirements (Alternative #3 — Least impact): Anticipated
number of Right of Way Parcels to be acquired:
* Note: The above table represents the "least' impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #3 Overpass 40KPH. The Value includes
contingency figure for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction
Contract Work & Fees
Worst Case (Alternative #1): Anticipated number of Right of Way Parcels to be
acquired:
Preliminary
Number of
Estimated
Full Take
Partial Take
Value*
Parcels
Square
Footage
Business/Non-
1
Yes
Yes
Profit
Single Family
2
Yes
Residences
Multi Family
3
Yes
Residences
Vacant Lot
Farmland
Totals
$1,416,000
13
30,000m
3
8
* Note: The above table represents the "least' impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #3 Overpass 40KPH. The Value includes
contingency figure for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction
Contract Work & Fees
Worst Case (Alternative #1): Anticipated number of Right of Way Parcels to be
acquired:
* Note: The above table represents the "most' impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #1 Overpass 65KPH. Value includes contingency figure
for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction Contract Work & Fees
Preliminary
Number of
Estimated
Full Take
Partial Take
Value*
Parcels
Square
Footage
Business/Non-
8
Yes
Yes
Profit
Single Family
2
Yes
Residences
Multi Family
3
Yes
Residences
Vacant Lot
Farmland
Totals
$2,356,000
13
30,000m
3
8
* Note: The above table represents the "most' impact alternative for ROW
requirements — Alternative #1 Overpass 65KPH. Value includes contingency figure
for RAP, Damages, Goodwill, Demolition, Construction Contract Work & Fees
PRELIMINARY PROJECT COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
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111. RIGHT OF WAY
Right of -Way estimates should consider the probable highest and best use and type and Intent of improvements at the time of
acquisition. Assume acquisition Including utility reloetaion occurs at the right of way certification milestone as shown in the
Funding and Scheduling Section of the PSR. For further guidance see Chapter 1, Caltrans Right of Way Procedural Handbook.
Acquisition, including excess lands
and damages to remainders"'
Utility Relocation
Clearance / Demolition
RAP
R//W Services - Title and Escrow Fees
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORK
2 Structures ($100,000 s $200,000)
Wetland Mitigation'"""
Current Values Escalation
(Future Use) Rate_( % /yr)
$816,000
$90,000
$150,000
Escalated
Value'
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$60,000 $0
$300,000
$0
$0
TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY $1,416,000 TOTAL ESCALATED .$0
(CURRENT VALUE) RIGHT OF WAY - -
Right of Way Take
1) West of RR.
2) East of RR, southside
3) East of laurel, northside
Total
Estimate prepared by:
SM Unit
6700 $60 /sm
4900 $60/sm
2000 $60 /sm
JAVIER ARROYO
Total
402000
294000
120000
816000
9/8/200
(Date)
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