Rock of Ages Trail Amenities Installation
Summary
SCH Number
2025101146
Public Agency
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Document Title
Rock of Ages Trail Amenities Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2025
Document Description
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) proposes the installation of amenities including an equestrian hitching post and a series of interpretive sign panels along the Rock of Ages Trail in Thornewood Open Space Preserve (attachment 1). Four interpretive panels and one bitching post are proposed for installation. All amenities would be affixed to the ground with standard footings, requiring some minor digging. No major trenching or soil disturbance is anticipated. The installation location of these amenities exists in an area known to contain Slender false brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), which is a noxious weed. Due to the wee.d's noxious designation, the project scope includes a management plan to prevent further spread of Slender false brome in the area. Any Slender false brome in the project area will be removed/controlled following District best management practices.
Contact Information
Name
Jared Hart
Agency Name
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area, Unincorporated
Parcel #
751-12-190
Other Location Info
Thornewood Open Space Preserve
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
: 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 except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The proposed project would include minor alterations to land in order to install interpretive signage and an equestrian hitching post on the subject property. No trees are proposed for removal.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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