La Purisima Mission State Historic Park - Cistern Drainage Trenching
Summary
SCH Number
2026090416
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park - Cistern Drainage Trenching
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/10/2026
Document Description
Project will repair and restore the existing
drainage system associated with the Large Cistern at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park to improve
drainage and alleviate an existing water leak. Work will:
- Remove approximately 120 square feet of blackberry and poison oak vegetation to access the drainage
line;
- Expose and trench along approximately 70 linear feet of the existing lower drainage pipe to locate its
termination point and identify obstructions; and
- Clear pipe blockage and replace broken pipe.
All best management practices will be observed to minimize impacts of park resources.
Contact Information
Name
Kate Wilson
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation - Channel Coast District
Job Title
Planning Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Near Lompoc
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Purisima Road, Mission Gate Road
Zip
93436
Total Acres
.25
Parcel #
097-380-014
State Highways
246
Schools
Queen of Angels Pre-school, Los Berros Elementary School
Other Location Info
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1: Section 15301; Class 2: 15302; Class 4: 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels and is included as “Utility repairs or minor upgrades” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR § 15300.4; replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities 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; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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