The Stockton Creek Preserve Recreation and Resilience Enhancements Master Plan Project (SNC #1589-RT)
Summary
SCH Number
2023060174
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
The Stockton Creek Preserve Recreation and Resilience Enhancements Master Plan Project (SNC #1589-RT)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/6/2023
Document Description
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy would provide funding for the Sierra Foothill Conservancy (SFC), in partnership with the Mariposa Public Utilities District (MPUD), to complete planning activities towards potential future recreation enhancements and resource protections at the Stockton Creek Preserve. The SFC will complete the design, planning, and permitting documents necessary for potential future recreation and tourism infrastructure, enhance and protect natural and cultural resources, and develop a cohesive vision for multi-use recreation and interpretive elements throughout the Preserve. This may include studies necessary for California Environmental Quality Act compliance for roadway access and a parking lot adjacent to Highway 140, Americans with Disabilities Act accessible restrooms, shade structures, picnic tables, and associated amenities identified during the planning process. In addition, a cultural resources assessment and interpretive signage and elements plan may be incorporated into the master plan.
Contact Information
Name
Mary Akens
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Job Title
Legal Counsel
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Mariposa
Counties
Mariposa
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Stockton Creek Preserve, surrounding Stockton Creek Reservoir adjacent to the northeast side of the town of Mariposa, off of Hwy 140.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code, Section 21150 and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is Statutorily Exempt under Pub. Resources Code, Section 21150 and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies, as the project only involves planning studies for possible future actions, which the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board has not approved, adopted, or funded; there is no legally binding effect on later activities. The project is also Categorically Exempt under Section 15306 Information Collection because it consists of basic data collection and resource evaluation activities, which do not result in a disturbance to environmental resources. The proposed activities are for information gathering purposes and are part of a study leading to an action, which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. This project does not fall within any exceptions to the categorical exemption. The SFC will collect data, conduct environmental analysis, and complete designs for potential future recreation improvement and resource protection projects on the Preserve.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines, Section 15306 Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The project is Statutorily Exempt under Pub. Resources Code, Section 21150 and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262 Feasibility and Planning Studies, as the project only involves planning studies for possible future actions, which the Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board has not approved, adopted, or funded; there is no legally binding effect on later activities. The project is also Categorically Exempt under Section 15306 Information Collection because it consists of basic data collection and resource evaluation activities, which do not result in a disturbance to environmental resources. The proposed activities are for information gathering purposes and are part of a study leading to an action, which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. This project does not fall within any exceptions to the categorical exemption. The SFC will collect data, conduct environmental analysis, and complete designs for potential future recreation improvement and resource protection projects on the Preserve.
County Clerk
Mariposa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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