5-Mile Pipeline Tree Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2025070547
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
5-Mile Pipeline Tree Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2025
Document Description
Removing hazardous trees along the San Lorenzo Valley Water District's 5-Mile Pipeline, which needs to be reconstructed after being destroyed in the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Wildfire. The 2020 CZU Lightning Complex wildfire destroyed portions of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District's pipeline system which provides water to approximately 23,700 customers and damaged trees. This project would remove hazardous trees as a first step in replacing the pipeline.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Klier
Agency Name
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Job Title
Environmental Programs and Special Projects Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Approx 1/2 mi west of Hwy 9 between communities of Boulder Creek and Brookdale.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Reasons for Exemption
The Declared Emergency, Statutory Exemption 15269(a) applies to this project because it involves emergency repairs due to damages caused by wildfires listed in a proclamation of emergency declared by the Governor (see Attachment A), pertaining to wildfires that were burning throughout the state including the CZU Lightning Fire (FEMA Disaster FM-5336-CA). This area was also affected by the 2022 winter storms (FEMA Disaster DR-4683-CA) which resulted in erosion. The project facilitates replacement or reconstruction of existing water utility pipelines.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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