Elmwood SEZ Stabilization
Summary
SCH Number
2022020319
Public Agency
California Tahoe Conservancy
Document Title
Elmwood SEZ Stabilization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/15/2022
Document Description
Due to damage sustained by the 2021 Caldor Fire, this project consists of the revegetation of disturbed areas in a Stream Environment Zone (SEZ) with native plant species. This project aims to protect and restore the natural resources on Conservancy land.
Contact Information
Name
Erica Uhor
Agency Name
California Tahoe Conservancy
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
This project is located on El Dorado County Assessment Numbers 035-145-006 and 035-145-007, which are adjacent to 1050 Elmwood Drive (Exhibit A).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, § 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The small habitat restoration and site stabilization activities of this project are exempt for the following reasons: 1) they include revegetation of disturbed areas with native plant species, which will be carried out principally with hand labor and not mechanized equipment, 2) they do not occur on more than five acres when the project area is approximately .05 acres, 3) they will have no significant impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat, 4) there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed, and 5) they will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past, current, or probable future projects.