CEQA-23-0009 (Olivehurst Comprehensive Climate Resiliency Project)
Summary
SCH Number
2023070102
Public Agency
Yuba County
Document Title
CEQA-23-0009 (Olivehurst Comprehensive Climate Resiliency Project)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2023
Document Description
The proposed project will construct drainage infrastructure (i.e. storm drains) along 13 road segments, creating a comprehensive drainage grid serving the over a third of the community. Project scope includes design and construction of approximately 26,000 linear feet of storm drain, 52,000 linear feet of sidewalks, 52,000 feet of Class III bike routes, crosswalks, striping, ADA compliant ramps, plus curbs and gutters. These roadways serve disadvantaged, residential neighborhoods and provide access to local schools. The project will take place entirely within the County’s existing right of way and will not add new lanes or capacity to the roadway.
Contact Information
Name
Ciara Fisher
Agency Name
County of Yuba Planning
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Dan Peterson
Agency Name
Yuba County Public Works Department
Job Title
Public Works Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Olivehurst
Counties
Yuba
Regions
Countywide
Zip
95901
State Highways
HWY 70 & HWY 65
Railways
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
Airports
Yuba County Airport
Schools
Lindhurst High School
Other Location Info
The project will be located on 13 road segments throughout the unincorporated community of Olivehurst in Yuba County. The neighborhood roads that this project will rehabilitate include:
• Second Avenue
• Third Avenue
• Fourth Avenue
• Fifth Avenue
• Sixth Avenue
• Eighth Avenue
• Ninth Avenue
• Tenth Avenue
• Eleventh Avenue
• Western Avenue
• Beaver Lane
• Canal Street
• Tulsa Avenue
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15301 (c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (Existing Facilities). Section 15301 exempts projects that involve the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agencies determination. The project would not be expanding any of the existing roadways; rather it would be helping to made existing roads safer for vehicular traffic.
County Clerk
Yuba
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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