Route 269 Huron Highway Planting
Summary
SCH Number
2023110687
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 6
(DOT)
Document Title
Route 269 Huron Highway Planting
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/29/2023
Document Description
New Highway Planting to satisfy the mitigation requirements of 06-39460 Route 269
Huron Bridge Project. It is proposed to plant 242 Cottonwood trees (Populus fremontii
spp. fremontii). With irrigation system and a five-year plant establishment period. The
project is located at Interstate 5 (post mile 7.86/8.08) at Los Gatos Creek.
Contact Information
Name
Trais Norris
Agency Name
Caltrans - District 6
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Interstate 5 at Los Gatos Creek
State Highways
I-5
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4. b
Reasons for Exemption
This is a replacement planting project that will offset the impacts of tree removal from another project along the same drainage channel. It represents an improvement to the environment in the area.