Franklin Canyon Kenneth Gerlack Preserve Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2024020671
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Franklin Canyon Kenneth Gerlack Preserve Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/16/2024
Document Description
Notice of exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding to acquire the approximately 100-acre Kenneth Gerlack Preserve Property for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of natural and scenic resources and wildlife corridors; and, to the extent compatible with the aforementioned purposes: public access, including a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, and California Native American tribal cultural uses.
Contact Information
Name
Mark Kalnins
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
0 Dutra Road
Total Acres
100
Parcel #
367-020-022
Other Location Info
southwest of Highway 4 and Franklin Canyon Road in northwest Contra Costa County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 13; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15313
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves acquisition of property for purposes of preserving fish and wildlife habitat. The proposed project will preserve the existing natural conditions and habitats of the Property, and a management plan for the Property has not yet been prepared.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 16; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15316
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves acquisition of property for purposes of establishing a park where no management plan has been prepared yet. The proposed project will preserve the existing natural conditions and habitats of the Property.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 25; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15325
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves acquisition for purposes of preserving open space and the existing natural conditions of the property, including plant and animal habitats.
A management plan for the Property has not yet been prepared.