Pacheco Microwave Refresh Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026080730
Public Agency
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Document Title
Pacheco Microwave Refresh Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/20/2026
Document Description
Valley Water proposes to install communications equipment and associated supporting features that would involve minor alterations to the interior and exterior of existing structures and facilities used to provide public water supply services. Deteriorated mechanical equipment that was not damaged from an environmental hazard also would be rehabilitated to meet current standards of public health and safety.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa Holm
Agency Name
Valley Water/Santa Clara Valley Water District
Job Title
Associate Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Los Banos
Counties
Merced, Santa Clara
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Total Acres
0.06
State Highways
Highway 152
Waterways
San Luis Reservoir
Other Location Info
Pacheco Peak facility (37°0'28.37"N, 121°17'15.12"W); Pacheco Pass facility (37°7'28.97"N, 121°11'42.69"W); Pacheco Pumping Plant Ridge Repeater site (37°3'47.88"N, 121°10'32.31"W); and Pacheco Pumping Plant (37°3'41.92"N, 121°10'52.42"W)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities; §15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed improvements would not expand the existing or former uses of the affected facilities, and thus the project meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines §15301. Installation of a proposed tower trailer and fencing at the Pacheco Pumping Plant Ridge Repeater site would involve minor, temporary ground disturbance and would not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. The project therefore meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines §15304.
County Clerks
Merced, Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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