Canal Pathway
Summary
SCH Number
2026080619
Public Agency
City of San Rafael
Document Title
Canal Pathway
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/19/2026
Document Description
This is a public project with the City of San Rafael acting as the applicant and Lead Agency. The project focuses on re-grading a section of an existing pedestrian pathway to improve surface drainage and eliminate localized ponding that occurs during storm events. The work will involve minor grading to establish positive drainage.
Contact Information
Name
Mariana Sanchez
Agency Name
City of San Rafael
Job Title
Junior Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
San Rafael
Counties
Marin
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Cross Streets
Canal Street
Other Location Info
Northern end of Spinnaker Berm pedestrian pathway, adjacent to Canal St.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 (c), Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
No significant adverse impacts to resources would occur as a result of this project. The project consists of minor alterations to existing public facilities. The proposed improvements are limited to re-grading an existing pedestrian pathway to improve drainage and reduce ponding, thereby enhancing pedestrian safety and accessibility. The project would modify existing facilities as allowed by the Class 1 categorical exemption.
County Clerk
Marin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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