Goshen Transportation Corridor Beautification Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023030743
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Goshen Transportation Corridor Beautification Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/29/2023
Document Description
Tulare County RMA is applying for a grant through the Clean California Local Grant Program to benefit the community of Goshen. If funded, the project involves the installation of sidewalk to connect the West side of the pedestrian bridge walkway to existing sidewalk to complete the pedestrian path, landscaping on the Betty Drive Overpass/Interchange with features (such as drought tolerant trees, shrubs, etc), and the installation of park benches, trash cans and appurtenances there to. The purpose of the park addition is to provide attractive and useful recreational areas thereby engaging the Goshen Community and County residents in general. All of Tulare County, and more specifically the Goshen Community, will benefit from these additions.
Contact Information
Name
Hector Guerra
Agency Name
County of Tulare C/O Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Goshen
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
State Route 99 and Betty Drive
Township
20
Range
24E
Section
18
Other Location Info
Goshen Pedestrian Bridge entrance over State Route 99 and Betty Drive Overpass/Interchange
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Facilities (c)
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Section 15301 Class I, Existing Facilities, operation, repair maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features; in this instance, the upgrades to the Goshen Transportation Corridor Beautification Project with the features noted earlier. Additionally, this project will assist the County of Tulare ia accomplishing objectives outlined in the Tulare County General Plan 2030 Update and the objectives and policies contained in the adopted Goshen Community Plan (e.g.. Complete Streets, bicycle facilities, pedestrian paths and sidewalks, etc.). Therefore, the use of CEQA Section 15301 is applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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