Ravenswood Open Space Preserve Public Access to Bay Trail via Rutgers Street
Summary
SCH Number
2024060182
Public Agency
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Document Title
Ravenswood Open Space Preserve Public Access to Bay Trail via Rutgers Street
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/6/2024
Document Description
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) proposes to improve public access to the San Francisco Bay Trail (Bay Trail) and Ravenswood Open Space Preserve (Ravenswood) in East Palo Alto at the end of Rutgers Street, consistent with the East Palo Alto Parks Master Plan. Public access is currently blocked by a chain link fence and vehicle gate. The Project would include replacement of the existing chain link fence with an automated trail gate to allow public access to the Bay Trail and Ravenswood, and installation of signage. The Project does not propose new on- or off-street parking.
Contact Information
Name
Jared Hart
Agency Name
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
East Palo Alto
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Zip
94303
Other Location Info
Terminus of Rutgers Street at Ravenswood Open Space Preserve
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, title 14, Sections 15301 (Class 1) and 15304 (Class 4)
Reasons for Exemption
15301: The proposed project entails minor alterations that include replacement of an existing chain link fence with a pedestrian gate and installation of signage. The project does not include new parking or trails and would not expand the existing use of Ravenswood Open Space Preserve.
15304: The project includes replacement of an existing chain link fence with a automated pedestrian gate and installation of signage. No trees will be removed as a result of the proposed
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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