Santa Fe Byway
Summary
SCH Number
2023120695
Public Agency
City of Porterville
Document Title
Santa Fe Byway
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/22/2023
Document Description
Revitalization of 1.3 miles of the Rails to Trails Parkway (Henderson Avenue to Walnut Avenue) with improvements along the trail that include: replacement of dead trees to mitigate heat; solar lighting, fencing, and bollards to improve safety; refuse receptacles to reduce litter; playground and outdoor fitness equipment to promote physical activity; covered bench seating, a large picnic shelter, drinking fountains, and a bicycle repair station to enhance comfort; concrete ribbon and surface improvements along the paved portion of the trail (Henderson to Olive) to increase trail integrity; installation of gabion and drought tolerant landscaping for soil stabilization; wayfinding and educational signage; graffiti removal and two public art installations. This project will improve an underutilized trail within 1/4 mile of five underserved communities.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Ridenour
Agency Name
City of Porterville
Job Title
Assistant City Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Porterville
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
E. Henderson Avenue and N. 4th Street
Zip
93257
Total Acres
Linear project
Parcel #
APN 253-050-091 south to APN 261-140-024
State Highways
SRs 65 & 190
Railways
n/a
Airports
n/a
Schools
Porterville College, Porterville High School, Citrus High School
Waterways
Porter Slough, Tule River
Township
21S
Range
27E
Section
25, 36
Base
MDB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because the locations are identified on existing pedestrian trails. The project does not include the installation of new roads and will not acquire additional right of way, it is entirely conducted on the existing trail.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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