Chatsworth Reservoir Wetland and Riparian Mitigation Program

2 Documents in Project

Summary

SCH Number
2008041020
Lead Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
Chatsworth Reservoir Wetland and Riparian Mitigation Program
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
Open Space / OS - Open Space / Open Space
Document Description
BFI proposes to establish an approximate 44-acre conservation easement within DWP's Chatsworth Reservoir property to mitigate for the loss of riparian and wetland habitats resulting from its Sunshine Canyon Landfill Closure and Extension projects near Sylmar, California. The Chatsworth Reservoir property covers approximately 1,318 acres, about 410 acres of which comprises the former water supply reservoir; the remaining acreage consists largely of surrounding undeveloped land. The conservation easement area would be located immediately to the west of the reservoir levee and would contain both riparian and wetland habitats, approximately seven acres of which are existing, and approximately 37 acres of which will be created and restored by BFI in compliance with its regulatory permitting requirements. BFI will compensate DWP for the right to use a portion of the reservoir property to create the 44-acre conservation easement area. DWP will transfer the conservation easement area to RAP to ensure its preservation in perpetuity. In addition, up to 96 acres of adjoining reservoir property will also be transferred to RAP for open space and potential future public parkland. Once the restoration plan, conservation and land transfer are approved, BFI will initiate restoration activities within the conservation easement area and maintain and monitor it for five years, providing progress reports during this period to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Once BFI receives written approval from these agencies that their mitigation commitments and permit requirements have been met, the conservation easement area will then be maintained by RAP. At this time RAP plans to maintain the property in its natural state; there are no plans to open the area to public access.

Contact Information

Name
David Attaway
Agency Name
Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Los Angeles
Cross Streets
Located northeast of the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Valley Circle Drive
Zip
90710
Total Acres
44
Parcel #
2004-025-900
State Highways
CA-27
Schools
Capistrano, Justice, Pomelo, & Welby ES; Chaminade College Prep
Waterways
Chatsworth Reservoir, Woolsey and Box Canyon Creeks
Township
2N
Range
17W
Section
27
Base
Calabasa
Other Location Info
City/Nearest Community: Chatsworth

Notice of Completion

State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 7 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region 4 (RWQCB), California Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC), Department of Water Resources, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights, State Water Resources Control Board, Divison of Financial Assistance, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
State Reviewing Agency Comments
California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC)
Development Types
Other (Wetland and riparian creation and enhancement)
Local Actions
Land Transfer
Project Issues
Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Hydrology/Water Quality, Recreation, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian

Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.

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