Margaret Lane Trailhead Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2023020678
Public Agency
City of Arcata
Document Title
Margaret Lane Trailhead Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/28/2023
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to improve a public trailhead access to the City's Sunny Brae Forest at Margaret Lane. The new 150’ trail segment within the City's right-of-way will allow for equestrians, bicycles and hikers with strollers to choose to bypass a steep concrete stairway in order to access the Arcata Community Forest trail system. The new segment will provide for a safer alternative for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists to enter the public road right of way. The project will benefit recreational users and the immediate neighborhood by improving access to existing trails from public road.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Sinkhorn
Agency Name
City of Arcata
Job Title
Environmental Services Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Arcata
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Margaret Lane, near Buttermilk Drive
Zip
95521
Parcel #
Public road right-of-way
Schools
Sunnybrae Middle School
Waterways
Beith Creek, Grotzman Creek,
Township
6N
Range
1E
Section
34
Base
HB&M
Other Location Info
Margaret Lane trailhead to the Sunny Brae Forest
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Existing Facilities (Section 15301 (c) and Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land (Section 15304 (c) (h))
Reasons for Exemption
The Margaret Lane Trailhead Improvements involves minor improvements to an existing trailhead which will facilitate improved access to an existing trail system for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The project project qualifies for an exemption under Class I Existing Facilities (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15301 (c)) due to the alteration/addition of a bicycle facility on an existing facility and also under Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15304 (c) (h)), which allows for the minor alterations in the condition of land that does not affect major vegetation or sensitive habitats.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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