Poplar Pedestrian Connectivity Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025030135
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Poplar Pedestrian Connectivity Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/5/2025
Document Description
The Project consists of the installation of pedestrian facilities an drainage infrastructure along Avenue 145 from Road 190 to Road 193. The proposed improvements include installation of curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, storm drain drainage inlets, manholes, and underground storm drainpipes. The purpose of the project is to improve safety and mobility of non-motorized users within the Community of Poplar. Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Winton
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Project Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Tulare County Public Works
Agency Name
Project applicant
Job Title
Project applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jessica Wills
Agency Name
County of Tulare, Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, West of Porterville
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Township
21S
Range
26E
Section
34
Other Location Info
Avenue 145 between Road 190 and Road 193
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 1 Section 15301 Existing Structures (c) and Section 15300.4
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Class 1 Section 15301, Existing Structures (c), as activities associated with the project will include alteration of existing facilities with negligible or no expansion of capacity. Also, consistent with Section 15300.4, Application by Public Agencies, the County of Tulare Board of Supervisors adopted an exemption for the construction of the aforementioned facilities per the Tulare County Guidelines for the Implementation of California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Number 300 Section 111. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS Class 1: Existing Facilities (c). As such, Sections 15301 and 15300.4 are applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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