San Diego River Bottom Fire Fuels Reduction Project Phase II
Summary
SCH Number
2022020636
Public Agency
City of Santee
Document Title
San Diego River Bottom Fire Fuels Reduction Project Phase II
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/25/2022
Document Description
The San Diego River Bottom Fire Fuels Reduction Project Phase II reduces fire fuels within areas of concern along the river totaling approximately 4.2 acres. The project removes non-native trees and clears brush. Native trees will be trimmed to raise their canopies. Cuttings will be transported for recycling. Removal of non-native trees and heavy brush will provide more defensible space adjacent to occupied property and facilitate routine annual brush management by city forces.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Jacobs
Agency Name
City of Santee
Job Title
Principal Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santee
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Cuyamaca Street and River Park Drive
Zip
92071
Total Acres
4.2
State Highways
SR-52, SR-125, and SR-67
Schools
Santee Elementary
Waterways
San Diego River
Other Location Info
Along San Diego River between Cuyamaca Street and West Hills Parkway
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301; Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
San Diego River Bottom Fire Fuels Reduction Project Phase II is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the activity involves maintenance of wildlife habitat areas to protect fish and wildlife resources. The project is consistent with Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves fuel management activities within 75 feet of structures to reduce the volume of flammable vegetation.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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