Coto de Caza Clubhouse PRS Relocation, C-1516A
Summary
SCH Number
2026020106
Public Agency
Santa Margarita Water District
Document Title
Coto de Caza Clubhouse PRS Relocation, C-1516A
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/4/2026
Document Description
Emergency replacement of corroded domestic water Pressure Reducing Station piping & valves in an existing belowground vault to new aboveground equipment. . Existing PRS vault is beneath a landscaped area and roadway. New install will be above ground for improved access for operation and maintenance. Fencing will provide security, new PRS valve will include electrical controls and pressure indicators for SCADA System tracking and control.
Contact Information
Name
Tricia Butler
Agency Name
Santa Margarita Water District
Job Title
Chief Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project / Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Coto de Caza
Counties
Orange
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Via Venado and Via Alondra
Zip
92679
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Emergency replacement of corroded domestic water (DW) Project: pressure reducing station (PRS) piping and valves in an existing below ground vault to all new above ground equipment. The existing PRS vault is beneath a landscaped area and roadway. The new installation will be above ground to facilitate improved access for operation and maintenance. Security will be provided by a fence enclosure with visual screening. New PRS valve will include electrical controls and pressure indicators for SCADA System tracking and control.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
Work is a replacement of an existing SMWD facility and is covered under Class 1; Existing Facilities under the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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