Fairhaven Terminal Dock Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025060787
Public Agency
Humboldt Bay Harbor
Document Title
Fairhaven Terminal Dock Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2025
Document Description
The purpose of the Project is to repair and/or replace defected piles and dock support structures including replacement of up to 48 piles using vibratory pile driving. The proposed project will replace 25 piles on the deck, 18 fender piles on the east side, 2 approach trestle piles, 2 piles on North Dolphin C, and 1 pile on the 21-pile South Dolphin B; with a total of 48 existing piles to be replaced with steel piles of the same diameter. All existing piles are treated timber, except for the 2 piles on North Dolphin C, which are steel. All repair regions appear to be in open water and outside of mapped eelgrass habitat according to a 2024 baseline eelgrass survey. Maintenance activities would be limited to July 1 to October 15 to avoid impacts to protected fish species.
Contact Information
Name
Rob Holmlund
Agency Name
Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District
Job Title
Development Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kenneth Carswell
Agency Name
Owner
Job Title
Sequoia Investment X, LLC
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Samoa
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Parcel #
APN 401-301-008
Other Location Info
Fairhaven Terminal Dock, located at 1900 Bendixon St, Samoa, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, §15301 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2, § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves replacement of existing pilings and associated structures to maintain safety and functionality. The project will not result in enlargement or expansion of existing use. The District has further determined that the use of the categorical exemption is not barred by any of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The material supporting these finding is on file with the District and available for review upon request at the address listed below. Specifically:
1. The cumulative impact of successive projects would not result in a significant impact.
2. There are not unusual circumstances that create a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
3. The project would not impact scenic resources.
4. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
5. The project would not cause a substantial adverse change to the significance of a historic structure.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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