Sea Pointe Community Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Roadside Protection Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026040109
Public Agency
Orange County Fire Authority
Document Title
Sea Pointe Community Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Roadside Protection Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/2/2026
Document Description
The project implements fire resiliency measures across HOA land within a high-risk Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) community, where approximately 95% of the single-family residential homes are located within "Very High", "High", or "Moderate" FHSZ as designated by CalFire. Specifically, the project would utilize standard mechanical landscaping equipment to strategically trim overgrown shrubs and ladder fuels, and in certain instances remove dead or dying trees within approximately 30 to 100 feet of residential structures and established roadways. These activities would be conducted consistent with the Orange County Fire Authority Defensible Space Requirements and Recommendations for HOA Common Areas, and Fuel Modification Guidelines (Guidelines C-05). Activities would prioritize pruning, thinning, and spacing of vegetation rather than wholesale removal.
Contact Information
Name
Scott Hatch
Agency Name
OCFA
Job Title
Wildland Resource Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
sa, San Clemente
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Camino De Los Mares and Calle Aqua
Total Acres
41.58
Other Location Info
41.58 acres of HOA owned land, located within common areas that have been historically landscaped during development of the Sea Pointe Estates community. Landscaping management activities would occur within approximately 30 to 100 feet of residential structures and along established roadways. Specifically, fire fuel management would occur along Camino De Los Mares, a key evacuation and access route, and Calle Aqua, which provides direct access to Reservoir 10 a water supply facility serving multiple jurisdictions.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304(i) - Class 4 (Minor alterations to land)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Class 4 categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (i), as it consists of minor vegetation management and hazardous fuel reduction activities within approximately 30 to 100 feet of existing residential structures and along established roadways. Project activities would no involve, grading, excavation, trenching, or other major ground disturbing activities. The project would not significantly affect sensitive habitats or special-status species, and nesting bird surveys would be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to commencement of activities. A cultural resources preliminary study was prepared by a certified archaeologist in which it was determined the project area contains no recorded archaeological, historical, or tribal cultural resources and the project would not impact cultural resources.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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