Two Strike Park West Ramp Erosion Control Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2024070808
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
Document Title
Two Strike Park West Ramp Erosion Control Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2024
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to implement erosion control methods in response to the erosion occurring between the accessible ramp and the wooden fence in the west corner of the park.
The project involves installing check dams and rock riprap for slope protection; planting groundcover, shrubs, and trees; mulching planting areas and any exposed soil not covered by riprap or gravel; and modifying the existing irrigation system to accommodate the new trees and planting areas.
Contact Information
Name
Jui Ing Chien
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Park Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
The unincorporated community of La Crescenta - Montrose
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
5107 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301 (d), 15303 (e) and 15304 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is consistent with State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA. The project is consistent with Section 15301 Class 1 which provides for repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities. This includes but is not limited to Class 1(d) for restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety.
The project is consistent with Section 15303 Class 3 which provides for construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. This includes but is not limited to Class 3(e) for new accessory structures.
The project is consistent with Section 15304 Class 4 which provides for minor alteration to land. This includes but is not limited to Class 4(b) for new landscaping.
The project is also consistent with the County CEQA Guidelines. The project is consistent with Class 1 which provides for repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities. This includes but is not limited to Class 1 (c) for restoration and repair of buildings, structures, equipment.
The project is consistent with Class 3 which provides for construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. This includes but is not limited to Class 3 (b) for accessory structures.
The project is consistent with Class 4 which provides for minor alterations to land. This includes but is not limited to Class 4(c) for new landscaping.
The proposed use of Classes 1, 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions does not include activities that are excepted from the exemptions as defined in Section 15300.2 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, the specified activities do not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern designated, precisely mapped, or officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies.
The County has considered the cumulative impact of the proposed activities and determined that the cumulative impact of the specified activities will not result in significant impacts on the environment that would constitute an exception to Classes 1, 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions as described in Section 15300.2 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines.
The County has considered the potential for significant impacts on the environment resulting from the specified activities and determined that there are no unusual circumstances that would result in significant effects on the environment constituting an exception to Classes 1, 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions as described in Section 15300.2 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
The specified activities will not result in damage to scenic resources, such as trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources or involve work within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway that would constitute an exception to Classes 1, 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions as described in Section 15300.2 (d) of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21084 (c) of the CEQA Statutes.
The specified activities do not involve work on a site included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code relating to solid and hazardous wastes and do not constitute an exception to Classes 1, 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions as described in the Section 15300.2 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21084 (d) of the CEQA statutes.
The specified activities would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as specified in section 21084.1 of the CEQA Statutes and do not constitute an exception to Classes 1, 3 & 4 Categorical Exemptions as described in Section 15300.2 (f) of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21084.1 of the CEQA Statutes.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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