2023 Storm Damaged Embankment System and Roadway Shoulder Repair: County Road 490 - Brandy City Road - 1 Location, Project No. 757
Summary
SCH Number
2025100378
Public Agency
Sierra County
Document Title
2023 Storm Damaged Embankment System and Roadway Shoulder Repair: County Road 490 - Brandy City Road - 1 Location, Project No. 757
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/9/2025
Document Description
The proposed project involves the repair of a storm-damaged segment of County Road 490 (Brandy City Road) through roadway realignment and slope stabilization measures. Specifically, the project would include construction of a roadway retreat into the uphill slope, requiring excavation and removal of vegetation, including trees, to accommodate the new road alignment. To address instability on the downhill side, the project would include stabilization of the road sub-grade and underlying rock mass using rock anchors, tiebacks, or similar structural support systems. The project area encompasses approximately 2.89 acres and includes both the storm drainage repair area and a construction equipment staging area. The repair area is approximately 1.91 acres and is located within Sierra County right-of-way on Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 004-060-001, where all construction activities would occur. The staging area occupies approximately 0.98 acres in an existing cleared area off Brandy City Road, located northwest of the repair area on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land (APN 004-040- 008). This area would be used solely for equipment staging; no ground disturbance or construction would take place on this parcel. Please see Attachment A for project figures.
Contact Information
Name
Billy Epps
Agency Name
Sierra County
Job Title
Engineer Technician
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Sierra
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
County Road 490 Brandy City Road, off State Route 49
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project involves the repair of a storm-damaged segment of County Road 490 (Brandy City Road) through roadway realignment and slope stabilization. The work includes retreating the roadway into the uphill slope, which will require excavation and removal of vegetation, including trees, to accommodate the new alignment. Stabilization of the downhill slope will be achieved using structural support systems such as rock anchors or tiebacks to reinforce the road sub-grade and underlying rock mass. Construction activities will incorporate avoidance and minimization measures to avoid disturbance to migratory birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, prevent the spread of invasive plant species, and ensure that no California Spotted Owls, Foothill Yellow-Legged Frogs, or bat species are present in the work area prior to construction. Additionally, a cultural survey determined no historic properties were present in the project area, and any unanticipated cultural resources discovered during ground-disturbing activities will be protected in accordance with applicable regulations. The project will not result in impacts to hazardous materials or scenic resources, and all work will occur within previously disturbed or managed areas, with the designated staging area used solely for equipment storage and no ground disturbance. Therefore, the project will not result in any adverse effects, and there are no exceptions to the exemptions.
County Clerk
Sierra
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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