Joseph D. Grant County Park Prescribed Fire - Honeymoon, Green Barn, and Equestrian Meadow Plots
Summary
SCH Number
2026050702
Public Agency
Santa Clara County
Document Title
Joseph D. Grant County Park Prescribed Fire - Honeymoon, Green Barn, and Equestrian Meadow Plots
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/18/2026
Document Description
The project involves the controlled burning of approximately 14 acres of annual grassland located within Joseph D. Grant County Park. Project activities include igniting dried grass, cut brush and standing non-native weeds (thistle) through a broadcast burn pattern to improve conditions for native grasses, forbs and wildflowers. This area is being added to an existing 411 acre burn that is currently covered under a CALFIRE Vegetation Management Plan. Associated activities include fire suppression with fire pump apparatus, hand tools and portable backpack pumps primarily along the burn unit perimeter. The burn activity will occur within the approximately 3.65-acre Honeymoon Plot, 3-acre Green Barn Plot and 7.5-acre Equestrian Meadow Plot that has been prepared for the burn by perimeter mowing, brush clearing and weed trimming. Operation will be conducted under Cal Fire LE7/8 permit and a BAAQMD Open Burn permit.
Contact Information
Name
Caitlin Song
Agency Name
County of Santa Clara, Parks and Recreation Department
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Neil Estes
Agency Name
County of Santa Clara, Parks and Recreation Department
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Mt Hamilton, San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Countywide
Zip
95140
Parcel #
627-03-031
Other Location Info
18405 Mt Hamilton Rd, Mt Hamilton, CA 95140
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, Existing Facilities; 15304. Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project will improve conditions for native growth, including native grass, forbs and wildflowers. It is included as “Prescribed burns to restore native vegetation, reduce fuel loads, and control invasive exotic or alien species” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR § 15300.4. There will be no removal of health or mature trees.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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