Chabad Community Center (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. SAC-65120-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2026080391
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Chabad Community Center (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. SAC-65120-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed
Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number SAC-65120-R2, pursuant to
Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Chabad Jewish Community
Center.
The project is limited to the construction of a new 23,485-square-foot community center, an
associated parking lot, and a fence on a 2.17-acre site. Construction of the community center
(4,607 square feet) and the associated parking lot (3,619 square feet) involves the removal of
the existing residence, removal of 6 riparian trees, and grading and paving outside of the bank
of Willow Creek. The riparian trees range from dead to fair health, and their removal may
involve excavation of the roots or leaving the stump.
Contact Information
Name
Yossi Grossbaum
Agency Name
Chabad Jewish Community Center
Job Title
Project Proponent
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Harvey Tran
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Folsom
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95630
Parcel #
072-0031-025-0000
Waterways
Willow Creek
Other Location Info
at the riparian zone of Willow Creek
795 Hana Way, Folsom, CA 95630
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15183, Code section 21080.1(a)
Reasons for Exemption
On January 21, 2026, the City of Folsom, the Lead
Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, section 15183. 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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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