Guadalupe River Behind Tonino Drive Encroachment Remediation
Summary
SCH Number
2025080192
Public Agency
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Document Title
Guadalupe River Behind Tonino Drive Encroachment Remediation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2025
Document Description
The Project involves the removal of non-riparian vegetation (Morning glory vines, bitter cherry shrub, Mexican palm, Yucca, Agave, bird of paradise, Japanese spindle, various succulents, Spanish broom brush, philodendron, Himalayan blackberry, and cactus) and 19 trees (fruit, privet, black walnut, and Chinese pistache) that range between 3- to 12-inch diameter at breast height on Valley Water fee title properties (APN 458-17-004 and 458-17-003) in the City of San Jose. The stump and roots of the trees would remain in place. The Project site is beyond top of bank along Guadalupe Creek Trail with non-riparian vegetation and trees. Valley Water’s standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) would be incorporated into the Project. The purpose of the Project is to remediate encroachments by removing stored items and planted vegetation from Valley Water fee title properties. Construction vehicles and equipment would include an excavator, skid steer, trash compactor, flatbed truck, crew truck, and hand tools. Construction vehicles and equipment would access the site via Branham Lane. Staging would be confined to the Project site on Valley Water fee title properties (APN 458-17-004 and 458-17-003). Work would only occur Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Project would be completed in approximately two (2) business days
Contact Information
Name
Lawrence Truong
Agency Name
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Branham Lane
Zip
95136
Parcel #
458-17-004 and 458-17-003
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves minor private alterations which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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