Tree Removal – Harbor Development Permit No. 25-022
Summary
SCH Number
2025061105
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Tree Removal – Harbor Development Permit No. 25-022
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/24/2025
Document Description
Excavate to remove trees which were determined to be hazardous due to root growth that have caused pavement lifting and asphalt damage and repair pavement/asphalt as needed.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Blanchard
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist Assistant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Joseph Rodriguez-Jozwiak
Agency Name
City of Long Beach
Job Title
Development Project Manager II
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
1126 Queens Highway; Harbor Planning District 9 – Queensway Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 2 Categorical Exemption consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The new replacement pavement will be located on the same site as the pavement replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the pavement replaced. All equipment that is removed from the site will be disposed of in a manner that meets all federal, state and local environmental and regulatory requirements.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15269 (b)(c) Emergency Project
Reasons for Exemption
Emergency Projects are statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA if the emergency repairs to publicly or privately owned service facilities necessary to maintain service essential to the public health, safety or welfare, and the specific actions are necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. The project involves removing trees which were deemed a safety risk to the public due to root growth that have caused pavement lifting within a parking lot with frequent public usage.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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