Tentative Tract Map 83571 (Project) (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-048-05 (ITP))
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023070371
Lead Agency
City of Lancaster
Document Title
Tentative Tract Map 83571 (Project) (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-048-05 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/2/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP (No. 1927-ITP-2026-048-05), pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to Timothy Roofian, Esq.
The Project is comprised of the development of 40 single family homes and associated infrastructure on a vacant 9.78-acre parcel of land surrounded by existing residential housing. Project Activities include brushing and grubbing to clear all WJT and other vegetation, grading, and concrete pouring.
The Project will result in incidental take of 27 western Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia) which are protected under the WJTCA and the California Endangered Species Act. The WJTCA ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of western Joshua tree that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah Rains
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Kendall Brekke
Agency Name
City of Lancaster
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Lancaster
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located within an undeveloped parcel north of West Avenue J-10, east of 40th Street West, south of West Avenue J-8, and west of 35th Street West within the city of Lancaster, Los Angeles County. The Project is located approximately 2 miles west of California State Route 14.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Final Environmental Document Available at
The mitigated negative declaration prepared by City of Lancaster for the Project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for City of Lancaster. CDFW’s administrative record of proceedings related to the incidental take permit is available to the public for review 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
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(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
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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