Tipton Sidewalk Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024030494
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Tipton Sidewalk Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/14/2024
Document Description
The Tipton Sidewalk Improvements Project includes pedestrian enhancements along Evans Road (between Avenue 152 and Lerda Avenue) and Woods Avenue (between Thompson Road and Newman Road) in Tipton near Tipton Elementary School District. The project involves installing curb & gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, drive approaches, asphalt concrete paveouts, pedestrian facility-related drainage improvements, and a flashing beacon system at the existing crosswalk in front of Tipton Elementary School. Construction activities will include roadway excavation, placement of aggregate base and pavement, and signing/striping installation. Minor utility relocations may be needed to accommodate the project. The project aims to address drainage issues along Evans Road and Woods Avenue to enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. Construction is anticipated to begin during the 3rd Quarter of 2025.
Contact Information
Name
Julian Sanchez
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Public Works
Job Title
Project Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Tipton
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Tipton, CA- Evans Road (between Avenue 152 and Lerda Ave.) and Woods Avenue (between Thompson Rd
Township
21S
Range
25E
Section
31
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Structures (c) and Section 15300.4 Application by Public Agencies
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 1 Section 15301, Existing Structures (c), as activities associated with the project will include replacement of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of capacity. Also, consistent with Section 15300.4, Application by Public Agencies, the County of Tulare Board of Supervisors adopted an exemption for the construction of the aforementioned facilities per the Tulare County Guidelines for the Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Number 300 Section 111. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Class 1: Existing Facilities (c). As such, Sections 15301 and 15300.4 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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