Gibson Ranch Pathway to Play Sensory Trail Phase II
Summary
SCH Number
2025090554
Public Agency
Sacramento County
Document Title
Gibson Ranch Pathway to Play Sensory Trail Phase II
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2025
Document Description
Sacramento County Regional Parks will expand the existing sensory trail play system in Gibson Ranch Regional Park. The construction area is approximately 0.75 acre and includes a new concrete looping pathway, a sundial constructed of pavers, new specialized equipment, and rubber safety surfacing. New landscaping will be installed along the pathway to contribute to the sensory experience. Minor excavation (approximately six inches in depth) and grading will be required to ensure the concrete path and safety surface meet state and federal accessibility standards. Construction of the project will not require the removal of vegetation, including trees.
Contact Information
Name
Julie Newton
Agency Name
Planning & Environmental Review
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
KC Sorgen
Agency Name
Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
203-0050-009-0000
Other Location Info
Gibson Ranch Regional Park, approximately 650 feet north of Elverta Road and approximately 2,430 feet west of Watt Avenue, in the Rio Linda community of unincorporated Sacramento County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structure; CEQA Guidelines Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities and structures. And Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Subsection (a) includes grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent, except in areas designated as wetland or waters, scenic, or mapped as a severe geologic hazard. Implementation of the project will include minor grading and excavation for the concrete pathway and safety surfacing, installation of play equipment along the pathway, and new landscaping. The project area does not contain waters or wetlands, is not in a designated scenic area, and is not mapped as a severe geologic hazard. Therefore, the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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