Picchetti Ranch Culvert Replacement and Channel Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2009028127
Public Agency
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Document Title
Picchetti Ranch Culvert Replacement and Channel Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/13/2009
Document Description
Existing culvert is metal, undersized, and plugs easily, causing diversion and erosion; replacement culvert will be larger, and will be upgraded to double-walled plastic to pass debris more easily and reduce erosion and sedimentation to the aquatic environment. In immediate vicinity of cultvert replacement site, approximately 20 cubic yards of fill material will be excavated from the stream channel and placed in erosionally safe area and planted with native vegetation.
Contact Information
Name
Meredith Manning
Agency Name
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Clara
Other Location Info
Unincorporated
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alterations to existing facilities; an existing culvert will be replaced with an upgraded one.
Small habitat restoration projects to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife; this project is designed to enhance riparian corridor and reduce sedimentation to the aquatic environment.
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