SNPLMA REC Center 56 Acre Project Area
Summary
SCH Number
2026020291
Public Agency
City of South Lake Tahoe
Document Title
SNPLMA REC Center 56 Acre Project Area
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/9/2026
Document Description
This project involves hazardous fuels reduction across properties operated by the City of South Lake Tahoe. Treatments include mechanical harvesting, hand thinning and chipping to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and protect critical public infrastructure and recreational spaces. Beneficiaries include local residents, students, staff, and visitors who utilize critical critical public infrastructure and recreational spaces for education, services, and outdoor recreation.
Contact Information
Name
Jay Manning
Agency Name
City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department
Job Title
Division Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
RUFUS ALLEN BLVD, Lake Tahoe Blvd
Zip
96150
Total Acres
51.26
Parcel #
026050018, 026050016, 026050015, 026050021, 026050019, 026050020, 026050003
State Highways
50
Airports
South Tahoe Airport
Schools
South Tahoe Middle School
Township
38N
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 minor alterations to land 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption (Section 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land) because it consists of minor vegetation thinning, pruning, and removal of surface and ladder fuels on gently sloping to moderately sloped land with no significant ground disturbance. No commercial timber will be removed, and all work will be conducted in compliance with applicable BMPs and agency guidelines to avoid impacts to sensitive resources. The project will not result in the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry management purposes and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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