West Belmont (N), Exbourne (W) Water Tank Improrvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026030671
Public Agency
Mid-Peninsula Water District
(MPWD)
Document Title
West Belmont (N), Exbourne (W) Water Tank Improrvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/16/2026
Document Description
The project proposes to recoat two water tanks: one off of Exbourne Avenue and one off Belmont Canyon Road (both are in the City of Belmont, though the Exbourne site is accessed from a driveway in San Carlos). The Exbourne (W) Tank is approximately 66 feet in diameter and 43 feet high, with a capacity of one million gallons. The West Belmont (N) Tank is approximately 56 feet in diameter by 46 feet high, with a capacity of 850,000 gallons. The Exbourne (W) Tank will undergo an exterior overcoat and full interior recoat. The West Belmont (N) Tank will undergo an exterior overcoat. Minor appurtenance improvements are also planned at one or both sites including replacing anchor bolt nuts, exterior/interior ladder modifications, roof safety gate modification, level indicators, and installation of a roof blower and additional roof vents to improve air circulation. The project includes best management practices related to biological resources, hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and noise.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah Scheidt
Agency Name
Mid-Peninsula Water Dsitrict
Job Title
Operations Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Belmont
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Ralston Avenue, Exbourne Avenue
Zip
94002
Total Acres
3.06
Parcel #
043-081-050, 045-222-190
State Highways
SR 82, SR 92
Schools
College of San Mateo, see Other Information
Waterways
Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir, Belmont Creek, Belmont Slough, Smith Slough, Seal Slough, Red
Other Information
Additional Coordinates: 37 30 39.86, 122 16 50
Additional Schools: Hillsdale High School, Abbott Middle School, Highlands Elementary School, Fox Elementary School, Ralston Middle School, Tierra Linda Middle School, Charles Armstrong School, Notre Dame High School, Carlmont High School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities (Class 1), Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project proposes to rehabilitate two water tanks by re-coating and making other minor repair work. The project involves negligible to no expansion of use as there would be no change in the size of the tanks being rehabilitated. The repairs proposed are to maintain the tanks in proper working order to continue servicing the community. The project includes best management practices related to biological resources, hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and noise.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
Notice of Exemption
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