Smith River Walkable Community Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023010596
Public Agency
Del Norte County
Document Title
Smith River Walkable Community Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2023
Document Description
The project includes design and construction of 3,000+/- linear feet of accessible sidewalks, accessible curb ramps, and curbs and gutters. The project will connect disadvantaged residents in Smith River to schools, community centers, commercial facilities, and jobs while encouraging walking and other carbon-reduced modes of transportation. County will prioritize locations for sidewalks based on meaningful and inclusive planning processes that will meet the local community’s desire for the proposed improvements.
Contact Information
Name
Jacob Sedgley
Agency Name
Del Norte County Community Development Department
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jonathan Olson
Agency Name
Del Norte County Community Development Department
Job Title
County Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Smith River Unincorporated Area
Counties
Del Norte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Town of Smith River, multiple locations surrounding 41°55'43.3"N, 124°08'58.2"W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (14 CCR § 15301(c)), Class 3 (14 CCR § 15303(d))
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves improvements to existing right-of-ways, and is focused on improving public safety and increasing community travel options by adding accessible sidewalks and improving storm drainage systems. The project would involve no expansion to use of existing public streets and involves no change in property ownership. Street improvements would serve existing development in the area and would improve community connectivity within in historically under-served and disadvantaged area.
County Clerk
Del Norte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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