Green Valley Bridge Relocation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025091040
Public Agency
El Dorado Irrigation District
Document Title
Green Valley Bridge Relocation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/23/2025
Document Description
The El Dorado Irrigation District (District) proposes to relocate and replace two drinking water pressure reducing stations (PRS) located along Green Valley Road in El Dorado County. El Dorado County is realigning Green Valley Road as part of the Green Valley Road 2 Bridge Replacement Project, which requires the relocation and replacement of the District’s existing facilities. The new PRSs will be constructed within a new utility right-of-way adjacent to the realigned roadway.
The new PRS configuration will improve future serviceability by eliminating confined-space entry requirements, flooding, and corrosion issues associated with the current underground vault configuration. The project would consist of constructing two concrete pads measuring approximately 12 feet by 5 feet to support the station equipment. Each PRS would be housed in 10 feet by 4 feet metal enclosures painted in a neutral color. The new stations will be connected to the existing distribution mainlines by installing approximately 425 linear feet of new 8-inch and 12-inch piping. A new 3,000 square-foot asphalt driveway and pad will provide access to the stations. Additionally, a 380-foot security fence will enclose the facility for safety and security. The existing below grade vaults and associated pipelines will be abandoned in-place.
Construction activities include grading the new facility area, saw cutting existing roadways, excavating existing water lines and new alignment routes, installing new pipeline, pressure reducing valves, and equipment, backfilling and compacting excavated areas, installing new asphalt and curbs, and installing new fence perimeter. Water service will not be impacted during the proposed project activities.
The project is scheduled to occur in fall of 2025 and is estimated to occur over a six-month period during the normal business hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Construction equipment is anticipated to include the following: backhoe/excavator, dump truck, transfer truck, roller, compactor, boom truck, crew trucks, portable generator, and miscellaneous hand and power tools. Construction debris/material that is removed from the project area will follow all applicable regulatory requirements for disposal. All areas where ground disturbance occurs will be stabilized using appropriate best management practices for erosion control.
Contact Information
Name
Doug Venable
Agency Name
El Dorado Irrigation District
Job Title
Environmental Review Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Placerville
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Green Valley Rd and Morata Circle
Zip
95667
Total Acres
0.1
Parcel #
317-250-061
State Highways
U.S. Route 50
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Indian Creek School
Waterways
Mound Springs Creek
Township
10N
Range
10E
Section
16
Base
M.D.M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 – Existing Facilities (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sec. 15301)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the replacement and relocation of the two pressure reducing stations and the installation of the new appurtenant structures and does not involve any expansion of water service capacity or use. None of the exceptions to these exemptions, as identified under CCR, Title 14, Section 15300.2, apply to this project, including; located in an area of hazardous or critical concern, cumulative impact, significant effect due to unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, and historical resources.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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