Rancho Ponderosa Lift Station Electrical Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060242
Public Agency
El Dorado Irrigation District
Document Title
Rancho Ponderosa Lift Station Electrical Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2026
Document Description
The El Dorado Irrigation District (District) proposes to install a new power pole to maintain service at the Rancho Poderosa Lift Station facility. The District needs to install the new power pole adjacent to the existing pole to allow PG&E to install a new service to the main disconnect of the facility to maintain service. The existing pole will remain and the existing disconnect box will be repurposed to serve as the distribution box.
A contractor will install the new pole within the existing public utility easement by drilling into the ground using an auger attachment on a skid steer approximately 10 feet from the existing facility. District staff will then install the new equipment and associated above ground conduit to the existing disconnect box. No trenching or other ground disturbance is anticipated for completing the project. Additionally, no vegetation removal or traffic control will be required at this site.
The equipment used for the project would include a skid steer with attachments for drilling and pole placement, crew trucks, hand tools, and small power tools. Work activities are scheduled to begin in June of 2026. The project is anticipated to take approximately two weeks, occurring Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Contact Information
Name
Michael C. Baron
Agency Name
El Dorado Irrigation District
Job Title
Environmental Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area of Rescue
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Green Valley Road and Pinon Road
Zip
95672
Total Acres
1
Parcel #
069-092-006
State Highways
N/A
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
N/A
Township
10N
Range
9E
Section
23
Base
Shingle
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1-Existing Facilities (CCR, Title 14, Sec. 15301) & Class 2-Replacement or Reconstruction ( Sec. 15302)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves the rehabilitation of an existing public utility pole involving no expansion of the existing use. Additionally, none of the applicable exceptions to this exemption, as identified under CCR, Title 14 section 15300. 2, are valid for this project, including location in an area of critical concern, significant effect due to unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, cumulative effect, and historical resources.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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