12100 Santa Monica Blvd- Removal of Fire Hydrant
Summary
SCH Number
2026030862
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
12100 Santa Monica Blvd- Removal of Fire Hydrant
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) plans to remove an existing fire hydrant (F-30586) located at 12100 Santa Monica Boulevard, at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and South Bundy Drive in Los Angeles, CA, within California State Route 2 under Caltrans Encroachment Permit No. 0725NUS2928. The replacement fire hydrant has already been installed within the City of Los Angeles boundary. The scope of work includes excavation of the roadway from the water main to the fire hydrant, which will involve saw cutting the pavement to access and disconnect the water service, followed by removal of the fire hydrant. All backfill and resurfacing activities will be performed in accordance with Caltrans requirements.
Contact Information
Name
Natalie Shahbol
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Job Title
Environmental Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Santa Monica Boulevard and South Bundy Drive
Zip
90025
State Highways
CA SR2, I-405, CA SR-187
Airports
Santa Monica Airport
Schools
LAUSD, charters, private & Montessori schools nearby
Township
01S
Range
15W
Section
33
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301,15302
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15301 and15302. Section 15301 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. Section 15302 consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. The proposed removal of an existing fire hydrant at 12100 Santa Monica Boulevard qualifies under these exemptions as it involves the minor alteration and removal of an existing utility facility with no expansion of capacity.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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