BONELLI EAST SHORE TRAIL REALIGNMENT AT FRANK G. BONELLI REGIONAL PARK- NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
PROJECT TITLE: Bonelli East Shore Trail Realignment at Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
PROJECT LOCATION: Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park
120 E Via Verde Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project’s scope of work includes the improvement of an approximately 970-foot long natural surface, multi-use trail. Construction activities will consist of brush clearance, grubbing, trail tread construction, installation of minor retaining structures, and related improvements. The project is located in the East San Gabriel Valley Significant Ecological Area and will therefore require additional protective measures such as preservation of native arroyo willows throughout the riparian section, removal of invasive Arundo, and administration of pre-construction bird surveys during nesting season to reduce the potential for project-related impacts.
PROJECT APPLICANT: County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jui Ing Chien
Park Planner
626-588-5317
jchien@parks.lacounty.gov
EXEMPT STATUS: Categorical Exemption
TYPE, SECTION OR CODE: 15301(h), 15303 (e) and 15304 (a)
REASONS FOR EXEMPTION: The project provides for maintenance of existing landscaping, installation of small new structures, and grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent. In addition, based on the proposed project records, it will comply with all applicable regulations, and there are no cumulative impacts, unusual circumstances, damage to scenic highways, listing on hazardous waste site lists compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, or indications that it may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource that would make the exemption inapplicable.