Tree Removal on Guadalupe River Upstream of Blossom Hill Road, San Jose (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2017-0066-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2017068264
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Tree Removal on Guadalupe River Upstream of Blossom Hill Road, San Jose (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2017-0066-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/15/2017
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement number 1600-2017-0066-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Sue Tippets/Santa Clara Valley Water District.
The purpose of the project is to remove five dead trees and prune seven trees. The five dead trees to be removed include: four white alder's (Alnus rhombifolia) and one red willow (Salix laevigata), ranging in size from 6 to 14 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH). The seven trees to be pruned include: six red willow's (Salix laevigata) and one Arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis), ranging in limb or trunk size from 3 to 8 inches in diameter. The trees are considered hazardous with the potential to fall and impact pedestrians, bicyclists, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District's staff.
Contact Information
Name
Mayra Molina
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Waterways
Guadalupe River
Other Location Info
Near Blossom Hill Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S: 15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 consists of minor, public, or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation, which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural proposes. None of the conditions noted under CEQA 15300.2 apply.
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