Abbeyranch Land Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-63172-R6)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070001
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Abbeyranch Land Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-63172-R6)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake
and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SBR-63172-R6, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Joesph Vail.
The Project will raise the Project Area to the same elevation as the adjacent flood control levee located to the west of the Project Area. The Project will grade the entire Project Area, import clean dirt to the Project Area, and remove seven cottonwood trees.
Contact Information
Name
Joseph Vail
Agency Name
Property Owner
Job Title
Property Owner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Emily Leon
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Victorville
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
0472-061-36-0000 and 0472-061- 63-0000
State Highways
Barstow Fwy
Schools
Puesta Del Sol Elementary
Other Location Info
The Abbeyranch Land Project (Project) is located on approximately 17.20 acres of undeveloped land at an unnamed tributary to the Mojave River, at 16933 Abbey Lane, Victorville, California, 92394
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15304 subdivision (a).
Reasons for Exemption
The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA
and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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