3183 and 3151 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-14649-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2023030426
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
3183 and 3151 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-14649-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/16/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-LAN-14649-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Laurel Canyon Blvd., LLC.
The project is limited to the restoration of the site to conditions present before the installation of an observation deck, koi pond, and concrete structures. The site will be restored through the removal of cement structures and the removal of non-native English ivy plants by hand. After the debris and ivy plants have been removed, the 50 by 60-foot area will be planted with 40 container plants and monitored for five years. The project will impact 0.07 acres of riparian habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Nicole Leatherman
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
See below "Other Location Info."
Other Location Info
Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. The proposed project removes debris and restore native vegetation to the site and does not plan to remove any healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Class 21 covers enforcement actions taken by regulatory
agencies. The observation deck, koi pond, and concrete structures were installed without a permit or consultation from the various regulatory agencies. The proposed project would restore the impacts to the unnamed tributary.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 1; CCR, title 14, section 15304 & Class 21, CCR, title 14, section 15321
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. The proposed project removes debris and restore native vegetation to the site and does not plan to remove any healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Class 21 covers enforcement actions taken by regulatory
agencies. The observation deck, koi pond, and concrete structures were installed without a permit or consultation from the various regulatory agencies. The proposed project would restore the impacts to the unnamed tributary.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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