Arioto-Cress New Pier (Lake Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. PLA- 65204-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070034
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Arioto-Cress New Pier (Lake Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. PLA- 65204-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed
Lake Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number PLA-65204-R2, pursuant to Section
1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Lee Arioto.
The project is limited to the construction of a new residential pier. The pier will extend
approximately 114.6 feet, plus an additional 4.33 feet for a 6-inch-thick concrete landing with
steel steps. The pier causeway is 8 feet-wide widening to 15 feet-wide, along with two (2)
adjustable catwalks 3 feet-wide by 30 feet-long at the lakeward end of the pierhead. The
pierhead is 15 feet-wide by 45 feet-long. Eighteen (18) 10-3/4” diameter steel hollow tube
piling will be driven into the lakebed, including two (2) piling for the public access stairs
spanning the pier. The project includes 18 square feet of fish habitat enhancement, consisting
of two (2) 9 square foot clean gravel and cobble pyramids constructed on the north and south
sides of the pier.
Contact Information
Name
Lee Arioto
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Patrick Moeszinger
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Homewood
Counties
Placer
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
097-140-043-000
Waterways
Lake Tahoe
Other Location Info
5240 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 3 & 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15303 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3 because the project is limited to the construction of
a new, small, accessory residential structure. Class 4 because the project consists of minor
private alterations in the condition of land and water that do not involve removal of healthy,
mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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