Fire Hardening of Booster Pump Stations - Roof Replacements
Summary
SCH Number
2024070166
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
Fire Hardening of Booster Pump Stations - Roof Replacements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/3/2024
Document Description
The project will replace wood roofs on six water pump stations with metal roofs, fire hardening these facilities which are integral to the operation of the water supply system. These booster pump stations provide potable water and fire suppression for the community. This project will help ensure public water security and improve water supply reliability for the community by protecting our water from potential impacts of wildfire.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Klier
Agency Name
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Boulder Creek
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
95006
Other Location Info
6 booster pump stations located on SLVWD property in Boulder Creek, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The booster pump station structural fire hardening project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 existing facilities. A Class 1 exempt project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. A qualified archaeologist will consult the cultural records for the booster pump stations to confirm the stations are not historic and a qualified biologist will conduct a desktop review to identify any special-status species that have a potential to be encountered during the fire hardening retrofits.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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