Lehman Road Culvert Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090272
Public Agency
San Joaquin County
Document Title
Lehman Road Culvert Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/8/2025
Document Description
LEHMAN ROAD CULVERT PROJECT
Project Description
Project Location:
29280 South Lehman Road, unincorporated San Joaquin County. See attached Vicinity Map.
Project Justification:
Lehman Road has experienced chronic flooding due to a lack of water channels. Stormwater would typically sheet flow across the region and across Lehman Road causing the road to be shut down and flooding concerns for the neighboring home. The new pipe culvert will allow storm water flows to get across Lehman Road and reduce any future flooding issues.
Scope of Work:
The project will consist of:
1.Installing 3-24” Elliptical Reinforced Concrete Pipe box culvert under Lehman Road.
Environmental Setting:
In these portions of the San Joaquin County, land usage is primarily rural with single family homes.
There are many large trees adjacent to the project area. Nesting and migratory birds, protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, may nest within these trees. Furthermore, the Swainson’s Hawk, a raptor species of concern within the State of California and listed as threatened may nest adjacent to or within the project area. A pre-construction survey for nesting Swainson’s Hawks and other migratory birds is recommended if construction is scheduled to occur from February 15th to September 1st.
Beneficiaries:
The public will see a reduction in the risk of water pooling or flooding on roads and nearby properties. The culverts would improve drainage, making Lehman Road safer during and after rain.
Contact Information
Name
Fatima Gutierrez
Agency Name
San Joaquin County, Department of Public Works
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Lehman Road
State Highways
Highway 5
Railways
Southern Pacific Railroad
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities (Sec. 15301 (c))
Reasons for Exemption
The project will reduce the risk of water pooling or flooding the road, restoring functionality and enhancing drainage. No additional vehicle travel lanes will be constructed.
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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