Topanga Lagoon PCH Geotechnical Borings
Summary
SCH Number
2023100172
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Topanga Lagoon PCH Geotechnical Borings
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/5/2023
Document Description
The project proposes geotechnical borings at 2 locations within Topanga State Park, and at 2 locations within Caltrans right-of-way along Pacific Coast Highway in the City of Malibu, to inform the design of the Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project. The borings will be conducted using equipment with limited potential for ground disturbance. Also, vegetation trimming would occur where necessary for access.
Contact Information
Name
John Ota
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Angeles District
Job Title
Environ
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Malibu, Unincorporated Area
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Topanga Canyon Boulevard
Zip
90265
State Highways
PCH and State Route 27
Waterways
Pacific Ocean and Topanga Lagoon
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulation, title 14, section 15304 and Class 6; CCR, title 14, section 6
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impacts to the environment is anticipated in compliance with CEQA §15300.2. If the project is implemented as indicated within the CDPR Project Evaluation Form, including conditions provided by CDPR staff, it is exempt under the Departmental List of Exempt Activities established under the authority of CEQA §15300.4 as:
Class: 4: Section 15304 – Minor public alterations in the condition of land and vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Class: 6: Section: 15306 – Soils and structural engineering tests
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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