San Rafael Hill and Deer Valley Fuel Reduction Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025060794
Lead Agency
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
(MWPA)
Document Title
San Rafael Hill and Deer Valley Fuel Reduction Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/22/2025
Document Description
The City of San Rafael Fire Department (SRFD) is proposing a Marin Wildfire-funded Core Project, referred to as the San Rafael Hill and Deer Valley Fuel Reduction Project (proposed project). The proposed project involves conducting vegetation management activities within Boyd Memorial Park, also known colloquially as San Rafael Hill, and within the Deer Valley open space area in the city of San Rafael. Of the 122 acres of total treatment area, 79.1 acres would be treated within the San Rafael Hill open space area and 42.9 acres would be treated within the Deer Valley open space area. The proposed project would create fuel reduction zones to slow wildfire spread, reduce wildfire intensity, extend the time residents would have to evacuate, and provide firefighters with better access to the fire’s perimeter should a wildfire occur. Removal of fire-hazardous, invasive species and dead vegetation in the fuel reduction zones would be intended to reduce fire hazards to the adjacent community and restore these areas to more natural and fire-resilient habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Anne Crealock
Agency Name
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Job Title
Planning and Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kate Anderson
Agency Name
City of San Rafael
Job Title
Wildfire Prevention Program Manager
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Rafael
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Smith Ranch Road and Silveira Parkway; Robert Dollar Drive and Laurel Place
Zip
94901
Total Acres
122
Parcel #
Not listed
State Highways
US 101
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Estuarine/coastal waters, wetlands, San Rafael/Gallinas Creeks, and other drainages
Township
2N
Range
6W
Section
33, 16
Base
N/A
Other Location Info
The proposed project is within two City of San Rafael-owned and managed open spaces. The San Rafael Hill fuel reduction zone is located north of the city’s downtown commercial district and approximately 0.2 mile west of U.S. 101. The San Rafael Hill fuel reduction zone contains the Boyd Memorial Park and the Falkirk Cultural Center (formerly the Robert Dollar Estate). Parcels surrounding the San Rafael Hill site primarily consist of residential properties and the Elks Lodge. The Deer Valley fuel reduction zone is located along the north boundary of the city of San Rafael and south of the St. Vincent community. The Deer Valley fuel reduction zone is bounded by residences to the north, west, and south of the project site. The Las Gallinas Golf Club is approximately 230 feet east of the project site.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Marin
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.marinwildfire.org/project/san-rafael-hill-and-deer-valley-fuel-reduction-project
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
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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