Ross Reservoir Landslide Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020010414
Public Agency
Marin Municipal Water District
Document Title
Ross Reservoir Landslide Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/28/2020
Document Description
The proposed Ross Reservoir Landslide Repair Project involves stabilization of an active slide downslope from the existing Ross Reservoir. The landslide stabilization requires removal of trees and vegetation in the landslide repair area, construction of two tie-ins to the existing 24-inch outlet pipe installation of benches cut into the
bedrock, installation of a drainage system within the slide stabilization area, construction of a slope buttress, revegetation of the slide area, relocation of a water transmission line, and construction of a new access road and access improvements.
The full project description and avoidance measures are included as Appendix A of this Notice of Exemption. Additional information on the project is provided in Appendix B of this Notice of Exemption. As an initial step in furtherance of the Ross Reservoir Landslide Repair Project, the District has approved the removal of trees and vegetation obstructing the landslide repair area.
Contact Information
Name
Alex Anaya
Agency Name
Marin Municipal Water District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Marin Municipal Water District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Marin
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
197-120-04
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for exemption pursuant to Section 21080(b)(4) and 15269(b)(c) because the project involves an emergency repair to publicly owned services facilities necessary to maintain service essential to public health and safety, and represents specific actions needed to prevent an emergency. Further discussion of why this project is exempt from CEQA is provided in Appendix C of this Notice of Exemption.