Use Permit to Legalize Grading within Riparian Corridor and Streamside Conservation File No. UPE22-0023
Summary
SCH Number
2023110170
Public Agency
Sonoma County
Document Title
Use Permit to Legalize Grading within Riparian Corridor and Streamside Conservation File No. UPE22-0023
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/6/2023
Document Description
The proposed project is a request for a Use Permit to legalize grading within the Riparian Corridor and a Streamside Conservation Plan along an unnamed tributary to Colgan Creek Flood Control Channel. The project includes restoration of 500 linear feet (LF) of the unnamed tributary to Colgan Creek Flood Control Channel and its associated grassland habitat within the 100-foot Riparian Corridor setback. The project site is dominated by non-native annual grassland and lacks trees and shrubs. Enhancement plans include planting of native trees and shrubs, including valley oak (Quercus lobata) and California rose (Rosa californica) along the top-of-the bank.
Contact Information
Name
Deborah Waller
Agency Name
Sonoma County Permit Sonoma
Job Title
Senior Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Rosa
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Arlington and Millbraie
Zip
95407
Total Acres
11.81
Parcel #
134-241-016; 134-241-07
State Highways
116
Railways
SMART
Airports
N/A
Waterways
unnamed tributary to Colgan Creek Flood Control
Township
06N
Range
08W
Section
16
Base
MDM
Other Information
Diverse Agriculture (DA) B6 10 Z, Riparian Corridor (RC) 100/25, Valley Oak Habitat (VOH)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Exemption(s). Section 15333(d)(1) Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to the Provisions of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15333(d)(1) and (d)(4)(Small Habitat Restoration Projects) to revegetate and enhance habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife. No exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply. There is no reasonable possibility that the project would have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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