Geotechnical Drilling for Gaviota Creek Improvements
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022100348
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 5
(DOT)
Document Title
Geotechnical Drilling for Gaviota Creek Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2025
Document Description
Caltrans proposes three geotechnical borings in the southbound Highway 101 shoulder, across from the northbound Gaviota Rest Area, near PM 46.9. These borings are intended to gather geotechnical data for the construction of a retaining wall on the southbound shoulder that is part of the 05-1M440 Segment A project scope. The borings will be in pavement and 80 feet deep and 4.5 inches wide.
Contact Information
Name
Dianna Beck
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist, Branch Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area, Gaviota
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
U.S. 101
Zip
93117
Total Acres
N/A
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
U.S. 101
Railways
Union Pacific SB Subdivision
Airports
None
Schools
Vista De La Cruces School
Waterways
Gaviota Creek, Pacific Ocean
Township
5N
Range
32W
Section
28
Base
SBM
Other Location Info
In the shoulder of the highway
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304- Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The planned work has been reviewed and it would have no significant environmental impacts. Appropriate avoidance and minimization measures for biological and paleontological resources will be implemented.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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