Rincon Backcountry Road and Culvert Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023060422
Public Agency
Casitas Municipal Water District
Document Title
Rincon Backcountry Road and Culvert Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/15/2023
Document Description
The Project proposes emergency road repairs and replacement of two culverts beneath Backcountry Road and Casitas Vista Road near Lake Casitas in Ventura County, Cajifornia. The roads were damaged during multiple atmospheric rain events causing a State of Emergency. The roads are used to reach drinking water facilities and for emergency fire access to the surrounding mountain areas. The purpose of this Project is to replace the damaged culverts and repair the roads to restore access prior to the upcoming fire season.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Aranda
Agency Name
Casitas Municipal Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
near Oak View
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Backcountry Road and Casitas Vista Road near Lake Casitas in Ventura County, CA.
Other Information
Near Oak View, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt due recent irregular precipitation and heavy flows have caused damage to the culverts and prohibits access to the fire road and vital drinking water facilities. The flood damage resulted in a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, and essential public services.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Emergency Project 21080(b)(2)-(4)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt due recent irregular precipitation and heavy flows have caused damage to the culverts and prohibits access to the fire road and vital drinking water facilities. The flood damage resulted in a sudden, unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property, and essential public services.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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