TD1271718/TD922676 Saugus Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-33544-R5
Summary
SCH Number
2023060704
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
TD1271718/TD922676 Saugus Deteriorated Pole Replacement Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-33544-R5
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/27/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-LAN-33544-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Southern California Edison (SCE) as represented by Hazem Gabr.
The Project involves the removal and replacement of two wood utility poles and their caissons (Poles 1736025E and 4476988E). Crews will follow an existing access route down the east bank of the Santa Clara River channel for approximately 1,900 feet along the sandy portions of the channel. Water trucks will be used to compact the sandy access route to facilitate vehicle and equipment access. The access route will not be graded. Vegetation will not be removed. Crews will stage within a 25-foot buffer around the wood poles. Crews will dig a pilot hole with a low-drill track-mounted auger for the replacement pole within three feet of the existing pole. These pilot holes will be excavated to depths of 23 to 26 feet with diameters of 42 to 48 inches. Excavated spoils will be stockpiled on tarps. Caissons will be placed within the pilot holes and set in place using crushed rock gravel. Poles will be set in the caisson and backfilled with concrete. Concrete will be mixed off site and delivered by concrete truck and pumped by a concrete pumper truck. Crews will transfer the lines from the old pole to the new pole. The old poles and caissons will be cut to two feet below grade, left in place, and backfilled with native soil. The area of soil disturbance will be restored to the original grade and all removed materials will be properly disposed of off site.
Contact Information
Name
Frederic (Fritz) Rieman
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW)
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
See below "Other Location Info."
Other Location Info
The Project is located in the south fork of the Santa Clara River, northwest of the intersection of Magic Mountain Parkway and Bouquet Canyon Road in the City of Santa Clarita in the County of Los Angeles, State of California; Latitude 34.416983N, Longitude -118.545766W; Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 2811-002-901.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of the removal and replacement of two deteriorated poles. No expansion of use is proposed. The Project is exempt because it involves the maintenance of existing structures and/or facilities.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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