726-6US-1229 - Utility Pole Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026100079
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 7
(DOT)
Document Title
726-6US-1229 - Utility Pole Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/2/2026
Document Description
Caltrans approves an encroachment permit for Southern California Edison (SCE) to replace the existing deteriorated 65-foot Class 1 wood pole (2187985E) with a new 65-foot Class 1 wood pole at Location 1 (Loc 1). The new pole will be relocated approximately 10 feet closer to northbound State Route (SR) 14. The existing Anchor 1 will remain in place. SCE will remove the three existing down guys associated with Anchor 1 and install one new down guy. At Location 2, SCE will replace the existing 70-foot Class 2 wood pole (4094145E) with a new 75-foot Class H2 fire-treated wood pole. The existing push brace will be removed, and a new anchor (Anchor 3) will be installed with two new down guys. The existing Anchor 2 will remain in place, and its existing down guy will be transferred to the proposed pole. Temporary traffic control activities will also be performed as part of the project. All work will occur within the Caltrans right-of-way in the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County. Excavation will have a maximum depth of 74 inches, an average width of 24 inches, and a maximum length of 2 feet. No new right-of-way will be acquired for the project.
Contact Information
Name
Mojgan Abbassi
Agency Name
Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Env. Sci. Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
SR14 at various PM.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2 (c) PRC 21084; 14 CCR 15302
Reasons for Exemption
An encroachment permit to replace utility poles.