Long Range Application No. LR24-0068, (PW23-02) Ynez Road Improvements - Phase I
Summary
SCH Number
2024020348
Public Agency
City of Temecula
Document Title
Long Range Application No. LR24-0068, (PW23-02) Ynez Road Improvements - Phase I
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/9/2024
Document Description
This project consists of widening the easterly side of Ynez Road, from Tierra Vista to Rancho Vista Road from a single lane to two lanes. With this, a retaining wall will be constructed and related shoulder work complete for installation/improvement of an inlet adjacent to a small grove of oak trees.
Contact Information
Name
Emalee Sena
Agency Name
CITY OF TEMECULA
Job Title
Engineering Tech II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Temecula
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Ynez Road from Tierra Vista Road to Rancho Vista Road
Other Location Info
Citywide ordinance
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 & 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Sections 15304 and 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. The road widening is within the scope of the Class 4 categorical exemption for "minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees..." The project requires the removal of 3 heritage-sized trees but according to the arborist report, they are only in "fair" health with "fair" form/structure, and the City has determined they are not healthy, mature, and scenic. A retaining wall that is part of the project also qualifies for the Class 3 categorial exemption applicable to the construction of new, small structures.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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