SMART Non-Motorized Pathway Project, Segment 8 (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MAN-47289-R3)
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Summary
SCH Number
2002112033
Lead Agency
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit Commission
Document Title
SMART Non-Motorized Pathway Project, Segment 8 (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MAN-47289-R3)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/4/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS- MAN-47289-R3, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602 to SMART.
The Project is limited to constructing a clear span bridge, permanent fill to an existing wetland, and extension of an existing culvert to continue drainage, all of which are Project aspects resulting in 0.06 miles of a 0.42-mile paved non-motorized pathway along the SMART railroad. Construction of the pathway will involve a 10-foot wide asphalt pathway with 2-foot wide shoulders consisting of rock aggregate. Where the pathway approaches Hanna Ranch Road, Portland cement will be used as pathway material. A single prefabricated steel 185 feet long by 15 feet wide truss bridge will be installed to clear span over Hanna Pond. One white oak (Quercus garryana) tree with an 18-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) will be removed from below the bridge and one multi-trunk blue gum Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) will be removed. Additionally, one black oak (Quercus kellogii) with a 10-inch DBH will be trimmed greater than fifteen (15) percent. The Project will permanently fill a portion of existing wetland to support the pathway and extend the existing culvert to continue stormwater conveyance.
The Project will result in 0.021 acres (100 linear feet) of temporary impacts associated with access and vegetation trimming for bridge construction. The Project will result in 0.037 acres (180 linear feet) of permanent impacts associated with bridge construction and overwater shading, and 0.032 acres (90 linear feet) of permanent impacts associated with fill and culvert related activities, totaling 0.069 acres (270 linear feet) of permanent impacts to wetland, on-stream pond, and riparian habitat, of which 0.056 acres are freshwater marsh wetland and on-stream pond impacts.
Contact Information
Name
Jordan Beaton
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Bill Gamlen
Agency Name
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
Job Title
Lead Agency Contact
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Novato
Counties
Marin
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The Project is located along the existing SMART railway between Hanna Ranch Road and Vintage way, in the City of Novato, County of Marin, State of California; with an approximate centroid of Latitude 38.084784°, Longitude -122.547002°.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Marin
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Final EIR prepared for the project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the Lead Agency. CDFW’s record of project approval as a Responsible Agency is available at CDFW’s regional office.
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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