Addendum No. 2 to the Supplement to the Environmental Impact Report for the Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Master Plan - Shared Maintenance Road and Trail
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Summary
SCH Number
1985101602
Lead Agency
Sweetwater Authority
Document Title
Addendum No. 2 to the Supplement to the Environmental Impact Report for the Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Master Plan - Shared Maintenance Road and Trail
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/26/2024
Document Description
Sweetwater Authority (SWA) is proposing to modify the use of an existing and already graded and maintained 2.2-mile long maintenance road currently closed to the public and add certain recreational opportunities to it, including non-motorized cycling (i.e. mountain biking) and hiking, for the enjoyment of the surrounding communities and visitors. The proposed shared maintenance road/trail (referred herein as SMRT) would connect with the Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Area and to an existing Riding and Hiking Trail to the west and northeast. The SMRT does not include any grading of new roads or widening of the existing maintenance road, and it is expected that the existing drivable surface of the patrol and maintenance road would be enough area to meet the goals of the SMRT, which are continuing to provide access to maintenance vehicles, while also allowing for certain recreational uses. In addition, the SMRT would include habitat restoration and weed abatement components, in order to improve drainage, habitat for sensitive species, and reduce risk of wildfires and invasive plant species propagation. If needed and after a period of shared recreational and agency operations, the SMRT may need minor road improvements, including potentially the installation of culverts to improve drainage on the shared road and trail area, and installation of Class 2 Aggregate Base (virgin material) to prevent road surface issues for utility vehicles. These improvements would occur on Year-2 (or after) of project operations, and only as needed. All of the project components related to trail use would occur or be installed within the boundaries of the already disturbed areas (i.e. existing patrol and maintenance road corridor); these components include wildlife friendly fencing alternatives and signage, gate modification, and operations and maintenance (O&M) activities. Habitat restoration and weed abatement would occur on adjacent areas, on an approximately 10-acre area currently identified as disturbed habitat in need of restoration and invasive species management.
Contact Information
Name
Israel Marquez
Agency Name
Sweetwater Authority
Job Title
Land and Environmental Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Chula Vista, National City
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
San Miguel Road and Camp Ground Road
Zip
91902
Total Acres
17
Parcel #
585-170-17-00; 585-170-18-00; 585-161-04-00
State Highways
125, 54
Waterways
Sweetwater Reservoir
Other Location Info
Sweetwater Reservoir, Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Area, Spring Valley, Sunnyside, Bonita, San Diego National Wildlife Refuge
Other Information
Shared maintenance road, adjacent to existing Sweetwater Reservoir Recreation Area.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Sweetwater Authority
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Diego
Final Environmental Document Available at
Engineering and Operations Department, 505 Garrett Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Addendum to Environmental Impact Report)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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