Harrison Road and Avenue 266 Water Supply Extension Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023050048
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Harrison Road and Avenue 266 Water Supply Extension Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2023
Document Description
The Project consists of extending the water mains from the Cal Water Visalia Service to Harrison Road and Avenue 266 to connect approximately 25 homes with dry wells. The Project includes installing approximately 1,290 feet of an 8- inch Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) water main, approximately 1,820 feet of a 12-inch Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP} water main, approximately 27 metered service connections (main to meters), and two fire hydrants. The community is currently relying on hauled water or water from neighboring properties. The Project will provide a sustainable source of water for the residences along Harrison Road and Avenue 266 during drought conditions and also provides a reliable/safe drinking source for its residents. This project is supported by California Water Service Company (Cal Water).
Contact Information
Name
Hector Guerra
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Denise England
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Grants & Resource Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Harrison Road and Avenue 266
Township
19S
Range
24E
Section
13
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs. 15303( d) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (per PRC 21080.47)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is excluded or exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on the grounds that the project is consistent with Section 15303(d) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (per PRC 21080.47) as the overall intent is to provide a reliable, safe-drinking, and sustainable water supply for the residences along Harrison Road and Avenue 266. In support of this determination, it is noted that the California Water Boards cites to Senate Bill 974 Public Resource Code§ 21080.47 as it pertains to exemption of certain projects that consist solely of the installation, repair, or reconstruction of water infrastructure from CEQA.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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