SCR 17 PM 7.61 Drainage System Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026070466
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 5
(DOT)
Document Title
SCR 17 PM 7.61 Drainage System Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/14/2026
Document Description
Caltrans Geotechnical Design proposes a geotechnical site investigation for the SCR 17 PM 7.61 Drainage System Replacement. The project proposes abandoning an existing culvert with slurry cement and replacing it with a new reinforced concrete pipe culvert. Recommendations for the improvements requires a subsurface investigation to determine the soil and site conditions by drilling vertical soil borings to perform in-situ soil testing utilizing Standard Penetration Tests, collect soil samples for laboratory testing and classification, and developing a subsurface soil profile. The subsurface investigation is also needed to assess the potential for geotechnical hazards associated with the design and construction of the new culvert. All drilling will occur within pavement limits.
Contact Information
Name
Lucas Marsalek
Agency Name
Caltrans District 5
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Glenwood
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Cross Streets
State Route 17 and Vine Hill Road
Zip
95066
Total Acres
0.03
Parcel #
093-401-03, 095-201-29
State Highways
State Route 17
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Vine Hill Elementary School
Waterways
Bean Creek, Carbonera Creek, Granite Creek, Branciforte Creek, Moore Creek, Soquel Creek West
Township
10
Range
1W
Section
09
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
at post mile 7.61
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed geotechnical site investigation has been reviewed and would have no significant environmental impacts. Appropriate avoidance and minimization measures for biological resources will be implemented.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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