Val Verde Community Regional Park Pool Deck Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025040198
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
Document Title
Val Verde Community Regional Park Pool Deck Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/3/2025
Document Description
Val Verde Community Regional Park covers 57 acres of verdant rural landscape adorned with mature oak trees. The park offers a variety of amenities, including a community swimming pool, baseball fields and basketball courts, open lawn areas, wooded sections, playgrounds, picnic areas, a community center, and trails.
In addition to the 57 acres of attractive parkland, Val Verde Community Regional Park is a vital cultural and recreational focal point, offering a blend of historical significance and modern amenities for visitors of all ages. The community swimming pool is situated near the main recreational area of the park, close to the community center, picnic areas, and playgrounds. The pool is heavily used during the summer months and provides valuable respite from the heat for the community.
In May 2024, the pool was closed indefinitely due to safety concerns. During maintenance, large underground voids were discovered beneath the pool deck, raising concerns of structural stability. Further investigations by geotechnical engineers revealed that the underground voids were the result of erosion due to previously undetected plumbing leaks. The proposed Project will replace the underground plumbing lines; remove and replace affected sections of the concrete pool deck and retaining wall; backfill voids with compacted, structural fill; and make related general repairs to the pool and deck area.
Contact Information
Name
Jui Ing Chien
Agency Name
County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Park Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
The unincorporated community of Santa Clarita Valley
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Information
30300 W. Arlington Rd., Castaic, CA 91384
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Section 15301(d)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is consistent with State Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA. The project is consistent with Section 15301 Class 1 which provides for repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities. This includes but is not limited to Class 1 (d) for restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety. The project is also consistent with the County CEQA Guidelines.
The project is consistent with Class 1 which provides for repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities. This includes but is not limited to Class 1 (c) for restoration and repair of buildings, structures, and equipment.
The County has considered the cumulative impact Of the proposed activities and determined that the cumulative impact of the specified activities will not result in significant impacts on the environment that would constitute an exception to Class 1 Categorical Exemption as described in Section 15300.2 (b) of the CEQA Guidelines. • •
The County has considered the potential for significant impacts on the environment resulting from the specified activities and determined that there are no unusual circumstances that would result in significant • effects on the . environment constituting an exception to Class 1 Categorical Exemption as described in Section 15300.2 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines.
The specified activities will not result in damage to scenic resources, such as trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources or involve work within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway that would constitute an exception to Class 1 Categorical Exemption as described in Section 15300.2 (d) of the CEQA.Guidelines and Section 21084 (c) of the CEQA Statutes.
The specified activities; do not involve work on a site included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962. 5 of the Government Code relating to solid and hazardous wastes and do not constitute an exception to Class 1 Categorical exemption as described in Section 15300.2 (e) of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21084 (d) of the CEQA statutes.
The specified activities would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as specified in section 21084.1 of the CEQA Statutes and do not constitute an exception to Class 1 Categorical Exemption as described in Section 15300.2 (f) of the CEQA Guidelines and Section 21084.1 of the CEQA Statutes
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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