Rodeo Gulch Rail Trail Geotechnical Investigation and Vegetation Management
Summary
SCH Number
2026031200
Public Agency
Santa Cruz County
Document Title
Rodeo Gulch Rail Trail Geotechnical Investigation and Vegetation Management
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/27/2026
Document Description
Minor temporary vegetation mowing to reduce ground cover and facilitate installation of a line of geophones to conduct a shear wave seismic refraction survey for the County Rail Trail Project.
Contact Information
Name
Rob Tidmore
Agency Name
Santa Cruz County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Services
Job Title
Parks Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line at Rodeo Gulch
Zip
95073
Total Acres
1
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
N/A
Railways
Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Rodeo Gulch
Township
N/A
Range
N/A
Section
N/A
Base
N/A
Other Location Info
The project is located within property owned by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line at Rodeo Gulch in the Live Oak / Soquel area.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor temporary vegetation mowing to reduce ground cover and facilitate installation of geophones for a shear wave seismic refraction survey along the existing rail corridor. The work involves negligible ground disturbance, no removal of mature trees, and no permanent impacts to land, water, or biological resources. The project will not result in a significant environmental effect, and none of the exceptions to categorical exemptions identified in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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