Novato Zone Marin Valley Long Range Acoustic Device Warning System Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024120146
Public Agency
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
(MWPA)
Document Title
Novato Zone Marin Valley Long Range Acoustic Device Warning System Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2024
Document Description
The purpose of the proposed project is to install emergency alerting sirens to provide evacuation and disaster notification to residents in the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club and Hamilton community. Several fires have occurred at the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club within the last 10 years. Marin Valley Road is the only ingress/egress for residents in the community in the event of an emergency. The installation and implementation of the proposed long range acoustic device (LRAD) unit would improve the resiliency and redundancy of existing communication and LRAD systems. Evacuation and disaster notification are critical components to long term fire adaptive strategy. The installation of LRAD unit would communicate warnings, instructions, and notifications to nearby residents in the event of an emergency.
Contact Information
Name
Anne Crealock
Agency Name
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Job Title
Planning and Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Novato
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
LRAD installation would occur at the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club clubhouse
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3, for New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. A Class 3 exempt project consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority as the responsible agency under CEQA concurs with the Novato Fire Protection District’s determination that the proposed project is exempt under CEQA. The proposed project would involve the installation of emergency notification horns on a new pole at the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club. The scope of the proposed project is consistent with the construction of new, small structures. No work would take place within sensitive habitat, including wetlands or waterways. There are no facts or circumstances specific to this project that would support an exception to the categorical exemption. No exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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