Bowtie Parcel Demonstration Wetland Project
8 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023040639
Lead Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Bowtie Parcel Demonstration Wetland Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/26/2025
Document Description
State Parks proposes redeveloping the northern portion of a former rail yard into a
publicly accessible urban greenspace. The greenspace would include habitat
restoration and enhancement; viewing opportunities for local wildlife; jogging and
biking trails; shaded picnic areas; historical, cultural, and environmental
programming; and unstructured play areas. The project proposes redeveloping and restoring the northwest portion of the former Taylor Yard rail yard complex (Southern Pacific Railroad 1925 -1973) into a publicly accessible urban greenspace and wetland. The project will utilize approximately 3.2 acres of the approximately 18-acre Bowtie parcel. The project will provide many environmental benefits by promoting biological resources, increasing carbon sequestration, reducing local heat island effects, removing
hazardous materials, improving water quality, and increasing recreation. Water
that would have been discharged into the Los Angeles River will be captured by
the wetland where it would be treated and utilized for landscaping and other
amenities.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Frary
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Job Title
Assistant Deputy Director
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lucas Serna
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Associate Park & Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
544202914
Other Location Info
2780 West Casitas Avenue
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Los Angeles County Flood Control District
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Final Environmental Document Available at
Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 900 S. Fremont Ave., 11th Floor, Alhambra, CA 91803
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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