Tschopp Mutual Water Co-Zone Variance/Conditional Use Permit

Summary

SCH Number
2021090141
Public Agency
Sierra County
Document Title
Tschopp Mutual Water Co-Zone Variance/Conditional Use Permit
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/9/2021
Document Description
Improvements to an existing small water system. including: three (3) new/replacement 4.500-gal. above-ground water tanks, new pipeline within an existing roadway. and installation of chlorination equipment within an existing 8'x8' storage shed. The facilities serve both the Tschopps Mutual Water Co. and Maple Grove Water Co .• which are both classified as private. "state small water systems".

Contact Information

Name
Brandon Pangman
Agency Name
Sierra County Planning Department
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Sierra
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
SR 49
Zip
96125
Parcel #
008-230-008, 008-230-009
State Highways
CA-49
Waterways
Wixson Spring, N. Yuba River
Township
20N
Range
12E
Section
28
Base
MDBM

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, 15305
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the minor alteration of existing structures or facilities; and/or the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity; and/or the new construction or location of small facilities or structures that are smaller than a typical single family residence; the construction of a water main utility extension; and/or grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent (at the tank location), plus minor trenching and backfilling for the pipeline; and/or minor alterations in land use/setback limitations (yard setback zone variances for the tanks and existing chlorinator building). The project is not subject to any of the ‘exceptions’ listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 which preclude the use of these categorical exemptions in this area. Furthermore, the project is eligible for a Statutory Exemption from CEQA under California Senate Bill 974 (Public Resources Code §21080.47; Hurtado, 2020).

Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.47
Reasons for Exemption
The project is eligible for a Statutory Exemption from CEQA under California Senate Bill 974 (Public Resources Code §21080.47; Hurtado, 2020).
County Clerk
Sierra

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