Peavine Water Pipeline Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060793
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
Peavine Water Pipeline Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
Document Description
The SLVWD watershed and water system were severely impacted and damaged by the CZU Lightning Complex Wildfire in 2020, including the Peavine pipeline. The Peavine Water Pipeline Replacement Project (project) involves replacement of the approximately 1.2-mile-long Peavine pipeline with new HDPE pipe.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Klier
Agency Name
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Environmental Department
Job Title
Environmental Programs Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Bracken Brae
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
West of Big Basin Highway along the midslope of Ben Lomond Mountain
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction 15302(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines section 15302(c) (Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction) because it consists of replacing an existing water pipeline that was damaged in a wildfire, and the replacement would involve negligible or no expansion of capacity of the existing utility system. Based on the technical studies and supporting record, the project would not result in significant environmental impacts, and no exception to the use of a categorical exemption has been identified.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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