Big Steel Pump Station Fire Hardening
Summary
SCH Number
2026090380
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
Big Steel Pump Station Fire Hardening
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/10/2026
Document Description
The project will replace the District’s Big Steel booster pump station’s roof and walls with fire-resistant materials. The project involves demolition and removal of the existing wood-framed structure and reconstruction with reinforced concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, a metal roof, and a perimeter grade beam to support the fire-resistant structure. Fire hardening this booster pump station will mitigate wildfire impacts and improve water supply reliability for the community.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Klier
Agency Name
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Environmental Department
Job Title
Environmental Programs Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Boulder Creek (unincorporated)
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
State Highways
236
Other Location Info
Approx 0.2 mi SSW of intersection of Hwy-236 and S Redwood Dr, Boulder Creek, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302, Class 2
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2 (c): Replacement or Reconstruction. The project involves replacement of an existing water facility where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The project will occur within the facility’s operational land footprint and site access is through an existing road. The project is not expected to have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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