New Pocket Park
Summary
SCH Number
2023080022
Public Agency
City of Lancaster
Document Title
New Pocket Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/1/2023
Document Description
The proposed project involves the construction of a small pocket on approximately 4.35 gross acres/2.9 net acres after construction of the new freeway on-ramp at Avenue J is finished. The proposed pocket park would consist of a small triangle space between the freeway on-ramp and the existing single family residential subdivisions immediately adjacent to the parcels. The proposed pocket park is proposed to be a passive park with a drought-tolerant demonstration garden, some meandering trails and potentially a small playground with shaded areas and benches for seating.
Contact Information
Name
Jocelyn Swain
Agency Name
City of Lancaster
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Lancaster
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Avenue J and new southbound freeway onramp
Zip
93534
Total Acres
2.9
Parcel #
3124-012-903, 902, 900, 901
State Highways
14
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Amargosa Creek Middle School, Desert Christian High School
Waterways
Amargosa Creek
Township
7N
Range
12W
Section
20
Base
SBBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32, Section 15332, Infill Development Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is for the construction of a new pocket park on approximately 2.9 net acres in the center of the City of Lancaster. The project site is adjacent to several residential subdivisions and is currently being utilized for the storage of asphalt grindings associated with the construction f the new freeway on-ramp. The proposed project would consist of a passive park with a drought tolerant demonstration garden with some meandering trails and potentially a small play ground with shaded areas and benches for seating. The proposed project is consistent with the general plan and zoning requirements; is located on less than 5 acres; does not contain any habitat with value for special status plant and animal species; would not generate any significant impacts with respect to any resource areas; and can be served by all utilities and public services. Additionally, the project site is not located on a hazardous materials site, along a state scenic highway, has not historical resources and would not generate any cumulative impacts.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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