Braden-Severson Annexation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024010947
Public Agency
Ballico-Cortez Water District
Document Title
Braden-Severson Annexation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/31/2024
Document Description
Reorganization of BCWD’s sphere of influence and annexation of approximately 138 acres into BCWD. The purpose of the annexation is to allow groundwater recharge efforts on the annexed properties through application of already accessible surface water or flood water supplies to benefit BCWD directly.
Contact Information
Name
Karen Whipp
Agency Name
Ballico Cortez Water District
Job Title
Board Clerk
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Merced
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
The Braden Property is located on the south side of Santa Fe Drive. The Severson Property is lo
Zip
95303
Total Acres
138
Parcel #
041-100-009-000 and 041-130-054-000
State Highways
Highway 99 and State Route J7
Railways
Santa Fe
Airports
Turlock Municiple Airport
Schools
Cressey Elementary School K-3, Ballico Elementary School 4-8
Waterways
Merced River
Township
5S
Range
11E
Section
22, 28
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption for project with no potential for causing significant effect on environment
Reasons for Exemption
This Project consists of the annexation of existing agricultural parcels into a special district which does not involve any change in land use, construction, alterations, or any potential or possibility for causing a significant effect to the environment.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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