Highway 9 Safety Improvement Project Gap Closure through Monte Sereno
Summary
SCH Number
2020100356
Public Agency
City of Monte Sereno
Document Title
Highway 9 Safety Improvement Project Gap Closure through Monte Sereno
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/20/2020
Present Land Use
Transportation
Document Description
The project proposes to construct a 5-foot wide pedestrian path along northbound Highway 9 from Greenwood Road to approximately 450-feet south of Grandview Drive. As part of the pedestrian path improvements, the proposed project includes the following:
1) constructing minor curb and gutter improvements, hot mix asphalt dikes, and wood retaining walls;
2) replacing/removing existing medians, sidewalks and pavement;
3) installing signing and roadway striping;
4) adjustment of utility valves, boxes, and manholes; and
5) replacing damaged detectable warning surfaces.
The proposed pedestrian path, safety improvements, and ADA enhancements will close an existing gap in the pedestrian network along this segment of Highway 9.
Contact Information
Name
Jessica Kahn
Agency Name
City of Monte Sereno
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
City of Monte Sereno
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Monte Sereno
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Highway 9 and Greenwood Road.
Zip
95030
Total Acres
~0.3 acre
Jobs
1
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
Highway 9
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
N/A
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt under Section 15301 Existing Facilities, which consists of repair, maintenance, and minor alterations to existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. The proposed project consists of repair, maintenance, and minor alterations to an existing highway and would not create additional automobile lanes. Per section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines, it has been determined that the project is not located on a hazardous waste site and would not result in a significant impact due to unusual circumstances, damage scenic resources, affect an historic resource, or result in a cumulative impact. For these reasons and those stated above, the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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