GRIFFITH PARK - Removal of one Western Sycamore and installation of eighteen (18) trees
Summary
SCH Number
2022020151
Public Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
GRIFFITH PARK - Removal of one Western Sycamore and installation of eighteen (18) trees
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/7/2022
Document Description
The proposed Project consists of removal of one Western Sycamore tree located in Griffith Park, along North Vermont Canyon Road, and installation of eighteen (18) replacement trees in Griffith Park, to allow the replacement of an existing temporary water pump, with a permanent pump skid system which supports the park water distribution system.
Based on the Cumulative Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) of the Western Sycamore tree, the removal of the Western Sycamorewill be replaced by the planting a total of eighteen (18) trees. The trees would each be “24”
box sized and 2” caliper trees. The number and species of the trees would be: Six (6) – Island Oaks, Six (6) – Western Sycamores; Three (3) – Desert Museum Palo Verdes; Three (3) – Torrey Pines.
Contact Information
Name
Elena Maggioni
Agency Name
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Job Title
Environmental Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Vermont Canyon Rd and Riverside Trail
Zip
90027
Parcel #
APN 5593002912
State Highways
US5, CA101
Railways
UP RR SP RR
Waterways
Los Angeles River
Township
T1N
Range
R14W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR tit. 14 §15304(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed Project consists of the removal of a damaged tree and the planting of new trees. The tree is in fair condition, but shows signs of stress and invasive shot hole borer activity. A large area of the bark is missing. Dead or hollow roots stemming from that area of the trunk and root buttress are also present. The tree will be replaced following the Cumulative Diameter at Breast Height ratio, in the same general area as the tree to be removed, therefore the overall environmental effect of this removal is minimal.
Based on these considerations, the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 4(3) of City CEQA Guidelines and Article 19, Section 15304(b) of California CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
Los Angeles