Environmentally Sensitive Land and Coverage Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2025031011
Public Agency
California Tahoe Conservancy
Document Title
Environmentally Sensitive Land and Coverage Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/25/2025
Document Description
This action involves the acquisition of the 2.61-acre parcel located at 3828 Montreal Road and the purchase and retirement of 10,000 square feet of environmentally sensitive (Class 1b) hard land coverage banked on 3794 Montreal Road. The acquisition parcel (3828 Montreal Road) comprises 1.1 acres of environmentally sensitive land and 1.5 acres of developable land. The developable portion includes a portion of the entrance road and unpaved shared-use trail to Van Sickle Bi-State Park (Park). The environmentally sensitive portion contains mountain meadow and stream environment zone habitat. The acquisition of 3828 Montreal Road will protect wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and water quality at the Park entrance from potential private development. The Conservancy will retire the coverage purchased from 3794 Montreal Road.
Contact Information
Name
Aimee Rutledge
Agency Name
California Tahoe Conservancy
Job Title
Acquisitions
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Montreal Road and Heavenly Village Way
Zip
96150
Total Acres
2.61
Parcel #
029-441-003, 029-720-007
State Highways
US Hwy 50
Other Location Info
3828 Montreal Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The acquisition of 3828 Montreal Road is exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15325 because it involves the acquisition of land to preserve and restore existing natural conditions, including plant and animal habitats, and to preserve open space for park purposes. The acquisition is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15301 as it will involve the ongoing operation and management of the portion of the Park’s entrance road and shared-use trail crossing the parcel. Finally, the purchase and retirement of environmentally sensitive land coverage will reduce future development on environmentally sensitive lands and is therefore exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that it will not have an effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Reasons Why Project is Exempt: The acquisition of 3828 Montreal Road is exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15325 because it involves the acquisition of land to preserve and restore existing natural conditions, including plant and animal habitats, and to preserve open space for park purposes. The acquisition is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15301 as it will involve the ongoing operation and management of the portion of the Park’s entrance road and shared-use trail crossing the parcel. Finally, the purchase and retirement of environmentally sensitive land coverage will reduce future development on environmentally sensitive lands and is therefore exempt under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), as it can be seen with certainty that it will not have an effect on the environment.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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