Green Ranch Production Well
Summary
SCH Number
2025061264
Public Agency
City of Lakeport
Document Title
Green Ranch Production Well
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/26/2025
Document Description
The proposed Green Ranch Production Well (Project) consists of construction and operation of one new groundwater production well for the City of Lakeport’s (City’s) municipal supply on an approximately 7.5-acre parcel at 1387 Scotts Valley Road in unincorporated Lake County, known as “Green Ranch.” The well would be intended to replace the groundwater production of one existing well, located in Scotts Creek, that is nearing the end of its useful life and has limited utility, as described herein. As part of the Project, the existing 8-inch well at Scotts Creek would be decommissioned.
Contact Information
Name
Victor Fernandez
Agency Name
City of Lakeport - Community Development Department
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Paul Harris
Agency Name
City of Lakeport - Public Works Department
Job Title
Utilities Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Lakeport
Counties
Lake
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95453
Total Acres
7.5
Parcel #
005-027-95
State Highways
State Route 29
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Scotts Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15302 and 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed well project qualifies for a Class 2 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Guidelines §15302) because it involves the replacement of an existing well that is nearing the end of its useful life. The new well will be located in the same groundwater basin, serve the same function, and have a similar extraction capacity (up to 900 gpm), representing negligible or no expansion of capacity. This makes it consistent with CEQA’s exemption for replacement or reconstruction of utility systems.
The project also qualifies under the Class 3 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Guidelines §15303) as it entails the construction of a small new facility and installation of associated equipment. The scale and nature of the project align with examples of small infrastructure projects deemed exempt under Class 3.
Together, these exemptions support the conclusion that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and is exempt from further CEQA review. (See attached supporting documentation for further details)
County Clerk
Lake
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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