Ranger Station Road Fencing
Summary
SCH Number
2025020814
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Ranger Station Road Fencing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/24/2025
Document Description
Ranger Station Road, the entrance to Ocotillo Wells SVRA's headquarters, has widened over the years and is now encroaching on the roots of desert ironwood trees. To protect the root systems of these trees, split rail fencing will be installed around them and large creosote adjacent to the trail. Up to sixteen small fences are proposed, with fence sizes varying based on plant sizes. Raking and decompaction work is also proposed 20' east and west of Ranger Station Road to pull in road base into the trail corridor, as well as realigning a small section of split rail near the district office. District standard project requirements have been incorporated into project design.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California State Parks, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Ranger Station Road and Highway 78
State Highways
SR-78
Other Location Info
Ocotillo Wells SVRA; https://maps.app.goo.gl/BEoQ96M1NWgazTKp7
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, Section 15303 and Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 3, Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, as it involves the installation of park facilities such as fencing; (2) categorically exempt under Class 4, Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines, Minor Alterations to Land, as it involves minor alterations to land conditions for trail maintenance and does not require the removal of trees; and (3) there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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