South Zone Pipeline Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2025070564
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
South Zone Pipeline Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2025
Document Description
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 The project would install 4 000 feet of distribution mam pipeline, 26 new water service connections and six new fire hydrants to repair damage and underground 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
Cross Streets
High Street and Sequoia Grove
Other Location Info
South and east of Highway 9
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) The project involves replacement or reconstruction of existing water utility pipelines.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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