Multi-Benefit Basin Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021120433
Lead Agency
Lindmore Irrigation District
Document Title
Multi-Benefit Basin Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/16/2022
Document Description
The District acquired approximately 320 acres of property (APNs 198-100-008, 198-100-007, 198-100-006, and 198-110-002) at the southwest corner of Avenue 212 and Road 188. The property currently sits outside of the District’s boundaries, and is being annexed into the District as part of this Project. The Project property is located in southwest Tulare County, southwest of the City of Lindsay near the CDP of Plainview. These lands historically have been farmed and are currently fallowed. There is one rural residence on the site, located at the corner of Road 188 and Avenue 208. The residence will not be removed as part of this Project. The existing site has several wells on site that were previously used to irrigate the 320-acres of farmland at the Project site. The total area of potential effect (APE) analyzed is approximately 336 acres.
The Project involves several phases of construction of groundwater recharge basin facilities. The first phase will involve 80 acres of basins that will be constructed with habitat for migrating birds, funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board. This habitat will consist of adding islands to the basins and sloping the floors to create varying water levels to benefit a wide diversity of shorebirds and other waterbirds. The first phase of basins will be designed around the residence that is located on that parcel. Construction of other basins on the remaining 240 acres will occur during subsequent phases. For the purposes of CEQA this document is analyzing the impacts of 320 acres of recharge basins to be annexed, and two proposed pipeline options.
Construction
Basins
Construction of each phase will include equipment mobilization, earthwork for excavation of recharge/regulation basins, and construction of basin perimeter berms of no greater than six feet in external height. Project components include constructing ponds/cells within the basins separated by levees, as well as performance testing and demobilization, depth of cut is estimated to be in the range of four to six feet. Construction of the 80-acre basin is expected to take four months. Future basin work on the remaining 240 acres is anticipated to take no more than six months of additional active construction time. Excavated material will be balanced on site.
Pipelines
There are two potential tie-in locations of a 1-mile 36-inch diameter pipeline, placed a minimum of 36 inches below ground, and trench depth of approximately 6-8 feet deep, and approximately 7 to 8 feet wide. It is likely that the pipeline can be placed with the County right of way under a Longitudinal Encroachment Permit, from The County of Tulare. Should the pipeline be placed on private property, an easement with the landowner will be put in place.
Pipeline alternatives:
• Option 1: On Ave 208 from Road 188 to Road 196.
• Option 2: On Heber Ave from Road 188 to Road 196.
The selected pipeline would tie into District facilities in Road 196. As it is unknown at this time which pipeline route will be selected, for the purposes of this document both options are being evaluated.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Hagman
Agency Name
Lindmore Irrigation District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Lindsay
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Avenue 212 and Belmont Road
Zip
93247
Total Acres
320
Parcel #
198-100-006, 007, 008; 198-110-002, 003
Township
20S
Range
26E
Section
21,27
Base
MDB&M
Other Location Info
The District acquired approximately 320 acres of property (APNs 198-100-008, 198-100-007, 198-100-006, and 198-110-002) at the southwest corner of Avenue 212 and Road 188. The property currently sits outside of the District’s boundaries, and is being annexed into the District as part of this Project. The Project property is located in southwest Tulare County, southwest of the City of Lindsay near the CDP of Plainview. These lands historically have been farmed and are currently fallowed. There is one rural residence on the site, located at the corner of Road 188 and Avenue 208. The residence will not be removed as part of this Project. The existing site has several wells on site that were previously used to irrigate the 320-acres of farmland at the Project site. The total area of potential effect (APE) analyzed is approximately 336 acres.
The Project involves several phases of construction of groundwater recharge basin facilities. The first phase will involve 80 acres of basins that will be constructed with habitat for migrating birds, funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board. This habitat will consist of adding islands to the basins and sloping the floors to create varying water levels to benefit a wide diversity of shorebirds and other waterbirds. The first phase of basins will be designed around the residence that is located on that parcel. Construction of other basins on the remaining 240 acres will occur during subsequent phases. For the purposes of CEQA this document is analyzing the impacts of 320 acres of recharge basins to be annexed, and two proposed pipeline options.
Construction
Basins
Construction of each phase will include equipment mobilization, earthwork for excavation of recharge/regulation basins, and construction of basin perimeter berms of no greater than six feet in external height. Project components include constructing ponds/cells within the basins separated by levees, as well as performance testing and demobilization, depth of cut is estimated to be in the range of four to six feet. Construction of the 80-acre basin is expected to take four months. Future basin work on the remaining 240 acres is anticipated to take no more than six months of additional active construction time. Excavated material will be balanced on site.
Pipelines
There are two potential tie-in locations of a 1-mile 36-inch diameter pipeline, placed a minimum of 36 inches below ground, and trench depth of approximately 6-8 feet deep, and approximately 7 to 8 feet wide. It is likely that the pipeline can be placed with the County right of way under a Longitudinal Encroachment Permit, from The County of Tulare. Should the pipeline be placed on private property, an easement with the landowner will be put in place.
Pipeline alternatives:
• Option 1: On Ave 208 from Road 188 to Road 196.
• Option 2: On Heber Ave from Road 188 to Road 196.
The selected pipeline would tie into District facilities in Road 196. As it is unknown at this time which pipeline route will be selected, for the purposes of this document both options are being evaluated.
Other Information
The District acquired approximately 320 acres of property (APNs 198-100-008, 198-100-007, 198-100-006, and 198-110-002) at the southwest corner of Avenue 212 and Road 188. The property currently sits outside of the District’s boundaries, and is being annexed into the District as part of this Project. The Project property is located in southwest Tulare County, southwest of the City of Lindsay near the CDP of Plainview. These lands historically have been farmed and are currently fallowed. There is one rural residence on the site, located at the corner of Road 188 and Avenue 208. The residence will not be removed as part of this Project. The existing site has several wells on site that were previously used to irrigate the 320-acres of farmland at the Project site. The total area of potential effect (APE) analyzed is approximately 336 acres.
The Project involves several phases of construction of groundwater recharge basin facilities. The first phase will involve 80 acres of basins that will be constructed with habitat for migrating birds, funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board. This habitat will consist of adding islands to the basins and sloping the floors to create varying water levels to benefit a wide diversity of shorebirds and other waterbirds. The first phase of basins will be designed around the residence that is located on that parcel. Construction of other basins on the remaining 240 acres will occur during subsequent phases. For the purposes of CEQA this document is analyzing the impacts of 320 acres of recharge basins to be annexed, and two proposed pipeline options.
Construction
Basins
Construction of each phase will include equipment mobilization, earthwork for excavation of recharge/regulation basins, and construction of basin perimeter berms of no greater than six feet in external height. Project components include constructing ponds/cells within the basins separated by levees, as well as performance testing and demobilization, depth of cut is estimated to be in the range of four to six feet. Construction of the 80-acre basin is expected to take four months. Future basin work on the remaining 240 acres is anticipated to take no more than six months of additional active construction time. Excavated material will be balanced on site.
Pipelines
There are two potential tie-in locations of a 1-mile 36-inch diameter pipeline, placed a minimum of 36 inches below ground, and trench depth of approximately 6-8 feet deep, and approximately 7 to 8 feet wide. It is likely that the pipeline can be placed with the County right of way under a Longitudinal Encroachment Permit, from The County of Tulare. Should the pipeline be placed on private property, an easement with the landowner will be put in place.
Pipeline alternatives:
• Option 1: On Ave 208 from Road 188 to Road 196.
• Option 2: On Heber Ave from Road 188 to Road 196.
The selected pipeline would tie into District facilities in Road 196. As it is unknown at this time which pipeline route will be selected, for the purposes of this document both options are being evaluated.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Lindmore Irrigation District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Tulare
Final Environmental Document Available at
315 E. Lindmore Avenue, Lindsay, CA 93247
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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