UCR Center for Early Childhood Education Outdoor Play Yard Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2024090699
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
UCR Center for Early Childhood Education Outdoor Play Yard Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/18/2024
Document Description
The Regents of the University of California, Riverside, will implement a green schoolyard project at one childcare facility. Project activities will include the removal of 7,321.28 square feet of non-functional turf, planting of 10,036.12 square feet of drought tolerant trees, shrubs, and other climate appropriate plants. There will be designated irrigation installed to support the newly planted trees and plants. Additionally, this project will include a combination of natural moveable materials like sitting logs, steppingstones, sand, etc., as well as nature themed manufactured playground structures, and creation of outdoor garden spaces suitable for learning.
Contact Information
Name
Walter Passmore
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
State Urban Forester
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Campus Addresses:
1. 3333 Watkins Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Categorical Exemption Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project meets the requirements of the Class 4 Categorical Exemption (Minor Alterations to Land) Section 15304. Project implementation will result in alterations to the land that are best described as minor in scope. It has been concluded that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts will occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire risk. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE's Headquarters in Sacramento.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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