Lower Curtis Park SDRWQCB Additional Project Mitigation Project (Oso Creek Golf Course)
Summary
SCH Number
2026020644
Public Agency
City of Mission Viejo
Document Title
Lower Curtis Park SDRWQCB Additional Project Mitigation Project (Oso Creek Golf Course)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2026
Document Description
Additional mitigation for the Lower Curtis Park Project to satisfy San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. The project involves removing portions of an existing concrete v-ditch and replacing it with an expanded earthen bottom in Oso Creek, creating 0.52 acres of wetland and 1.80 acres of riparian establishment (2.40 acres total) to offset delayed mitigation implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Larry Longenecker
Agency Name
City of Mission Viejo
Job Title
Director of Community Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Mission Viejo
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Additional mitigation for the Lower Curtis Park Project to satisfy San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements. The project involves removing portions of an existing concrete v-ditch and replacing it with an expanded earthen bottom in Oso Creek, creating 0.52 acres of wetland and 1.80 acres of riparian establishment (2.40 acres total) to offset delayed mitigation implementation.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, Section 15333 (Small Habitat Restoration Projects)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for Class 33 categorical exemption as a small habitat restoration project (2.40 acres, under 5-acre limit) to restore and enhance wetland and riparian habitat. The project meets all requirements of Section 15333: no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species; no hazardous materials present; no significant cumulative impacts; and involves wetland restoration and stream revegetation to improve aquatic habitat conditions.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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