Loma Rica Road Alignment and Shoulder Widening Project

Document Description: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is executing Streambed Alteration Agreement Number 1600-2013-0024-R2, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project applicant, Yuba County - Department of Public Works. The County is proposing to construct improvements along Loma Rica Road to increase safety at two locations along the alignment. The Project involves shoulder widening, culvert replacement and extension, drainage improvements, a two inch asphalt overlay, new pavement markings and striping. Roadway improvements along Loma Rica Road include realigning approximately 1,500 feet of Loma Rica Road at the intersection of Los Verjeles Road and extending Los Verjeles Road to the new intersection. Realigning approximately 1,300 feet of Loma Road at the intersection of Cross Star Trail and, regarding a short section of Cross Star Trail to match grades with new roadway section. In stream work includes replacement of or extending 4 culverts that bisect Loma Rica Road and Los Verjeles Road.

Contact Information: Kursten Sheridan
Department of Fish and Wildlife
North Central Region 1701 Nimbus Road, Suite A
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
916 358 2950

Approving Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role: Responsible Agency
Approved On: 3/24/2014
Final EIR Available Location: Yuba County Planning Department 918 8th Street, Suite 123, Marysville CA 95901

(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment: Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No