City of Arcata Valley West Dog Park
Summary
SCH Number
2023100138
Public Agency
City of Arcata
Document Title
City of Arcata Valley West Dog Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/4/2023
Document Description
Minor alteration of a neighborhood park, Valley West Park, by adding fencing, a water fountain and a bench and creating an ADA-accessible entrance to an open grassy area. The project will allow the City to provide an off-leash dog park as requested by the community. Existing facilities at the park will remain accessible. The project benefits residents with dogs in the immediate neighborhood as well as the greater Arcata community.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Sinkhorn
Agency Name
City of Arcata
Job Title
Environmental Services Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
1340 Hallen Drive
Zip
95521
Total Acres
0.4
Parcel #
507-362-010
State Highways
State Route 299, Highway 101
Schools
Laurel Tree Charter School, Pacific Union Elementary
Waterways
Mad River
Township
6N
Range
1E
Section
16
Base
HB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Minor Alterations to Land Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Valley West Dog Park Project involves a combination of minor improvements to an existing park and maintenance activities. The new fencing, bench, water fountain and ADA-accessible entrance qualify for Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15304), which allows for the minor alterations in the condition of land that does not affect major vegetation or sensitive habitats. All elements of the project are within the existing footprint of the previously developed and mowed area of Valley West Park.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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