Sacramento River Trail Overlook Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026080828
Public Agency
City of Redding
Document Title
Sacramento River Trail Overlook Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/24/2026
Document Description
The City ofCommunity Services Department will construct a viewing and seating area overlooking the Sacramento River. The project is needed as there are no other viewing areas in which to take in the beauty and histo1y of this site. The project includes the installation of overhead shelters, benches, pavers, trash receptacles, interpretive panels, wayfinding signage, a bicycle rack, and planting of trees and native vegetation. Construction will involve earthwork, grading, trenching, and concrete work. All work will occur on City property and within the City Right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Amber Kelley
Agency Name
City of Redding
Job Title
Environmental Compliance Manger
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Travis Menne
Agency Name
City of Redding
Job Title
Director of Community Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Redding
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Riverside Drive at Benton Drive
Zip
96001
State Highways
California
Railways
Union Pacific
Airports
Benton Airpark
Schools
Turtle Bay Elementary, Sequoia Jr. High, Shasta High School
Waterways
Sacramento River
Township
Reddin
Range
32N
Section
5W
Base
MDM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301. Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 exemptions include the operation and repair of existing public structures and facilities. The project area has been reviewed for sensitive resources such as threatened or endangered species or their habitats, sensitive vegetation communities, and tribal cultural resources. The project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3 exemptions consist of construction and location of new small facilities or structures. The project area has been reviewed for sensitive resources such as threatened or endangered species or their habitats, sensitive vegetation communities, and tribal cultural resources. The project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304. Minor Alteration to Land
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 exemptions include the minor alteration of land. The project will be constructed in a previously disturbed right of way area, no healthy mature trees will be removed, and the project will result in a negligible expansion of use. The project area has been reviewed for sensitive resources such as threatened or endangered species or their habitats, sensitive vegetation communities, and tribal cultural resources. The project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Shasta
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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