Roseland Pavement Maintenance-2025
Summary
SCH Number
2025071245
Public Agency
City of Santa Rosa
Document Title
Roseland Pavement Maintenance-2025
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2025
Document Description
The proposed project consists of routine maintenance and minor alterations to existing public streets within the Roseland neighborhood of the City of Santa Rosa. The scope of work includes the rehabilitation of existing roadway surfaces through cape seal treatment and the upgrade of existing curb ramps to meet current ADA accessibility standards. No expansion of existing roadway capacity or right-of-way will occur, and all work will take place within the existing improved public rights-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Danny Chen
Agency Name
CITY OF SANTA ROSA
Job Title
Assistant Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Santa Rosa
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Roseland Neighborhood - Burbank Ave/Hearn Ave/Sebastopol Rd/Dutton
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Section 15301 & Class 2 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Project is categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301 Class l(c) because the project consists of the minor alteration of existing public
facilities involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use.
• Section 15301(c) - Existing Facilities (Class 1):
This exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of
existing public structures, facilities, or topographical features involving negligible or no
expansion of existing use. Subsection (c) specifically includes existing streets, sidewalks, ,
and similar facilities. The proposed improvements are limited to the maintenance and
minor alteration of existing streets and sidewalks. The curb ramp upgrades are intended
to improve accessibility and do not result in an expansion of use. The cape seal work is a
routine maintenance activity to extend the life of existing streets. The project does not
involve the addition of travel lanes, new roadway alignment, or the expansion of
existing right-of-way. All work will occur within previously disturbed areas.
• Section 15302 - Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2):
The project also qualifies for a Class 2 Categorical Exemption under Section 15302,
which allows for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities
on the same site and with the same purpose and capacity. The replacement of existing
curb ramps with updated, ADA-compliant ramps falls under this exemption, as the
purpose and function remain the same and are limited to the same location.
• Exceptions to Exemptions (Section 15300.2):
The project has been reviewed for exceptions to the use of categorical exemptions
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The project does not trigger any exceptions, as
it:
- Will not result in a significant cumulative impact;
- Is not located on a hazardous waste site;
- Will not impact scenic resources;
- Does not involve unusual circumstances;
Will not cause a substantial adverse change to historical resources.
Conclusion: The proposed project qualifies for exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Sections
15301(c) and 15302. It involves no expansion of use, no increase in roadway capacity, and no
significant impacts to environmental resources. None of the exceptions to categorical
exemptions identified in Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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