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Department of Transportation recommending the Board take the following actions related to the CSA 5 Erosion Control Project - Phase 3, CIP 36107003:
1) Adopt the California Environmental Quality Act Negative Declaration; and
2) Approve the project as described in the California Environmental Quality Act Initial Study / Negative Declaration.
FUNDING: United States Forest Service (67%), Community Service Area 5 Funds (21%), South Tahoe Public Utility District (4%), and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency/Water Quality (5%), To Be Determined (3%).
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Department of Transportation (Transportation) proposes to construct water quality improvements in the Tahoma area as part of the CSA#5 Erosion Control - Phase 3 Project (Project). The Project proposes to replace, install, and upgrade drainage structures within the existing stormwater conveyance system in order to increase the quality of stormwater runoff.
Transportation recommends the Board adopt the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Negative Declaration and approve the Project as described in the CEQA Initial Study / Negative Declaration (IS/ND).
The recommended Board actions are based on the following findings:
A) The CEQA IS/ND, on file with the Clerk of the Board and on Transportation’s website at https://www.edcgov.us/Government/dot/Pages/ceqa.aspx, was prepared pursuant to Public Resources Code §21000 et seq., and State CEQA Guidelines.
B) There is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.
C) The IS/ND for the Project reflects Transportation’s independent judgment and analysis as lead agency for the County.
Project Description: The Project site is within an existing residential development in Tahoma, located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe (see Attachment C). The proposed Project includes the construction of improvements to address erosion and water quality issues within the Project site. The work will include the addit...
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