HomeMy WebLinkAbout8 CEQA Fireboard Well project Agenda Item #
DONNER
Public Utility District
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Neil Kaufman
Date: January 11, 2007
Subject: CEQA Review of the Fibreboard Well project
1. Why this matter is before the board:
Board authorization is required to approve a CEQA Initial Study and direct that it be circulated.
2. History:
The 2004 Water Master Plan identified a planned well site south of Interstate 80 just east of the
Fibreboard Undercrossing and adjacent to the maintenance center for the Old Greenwood golf
course. The District acquired an easement from East-West Partners at this location as part of the
Gray's Crossing project. This location is shown in Figure 1.
The project involves drilling of a new water supply well and construction of the associated well
building, site piping and electrical service.
In November 2006, the Board approved a contract with Inland Ecosystems to prepare an Initial Study
associated with the CEQA review of the Fibreboard Well project.
3. New information:
The CEQA Initial Study has been completed and is ready for circulation, review and public comment.
The current project schedule is given below:
November 15, 2006—Board Approval of Inland Ecosystems Contract
January 17, 2007—Board Approval of CEQA Initial Study
February 7, 2007—Public Hearing on CEQA Initial Study
February 21, 2007—Adoption of Final CEQA Document
March 2007—Prepare Bid Documents
April 2007—Advertise for Bids
May 2007—Begin Construction
4. Recommendation:
I recommend that the Board:
a) Authorize staff to file the proposed negative declaration and environmental initial study
with the Office of the Nevada County Clerk
b) Authorize staff to file the proposed negative declaration and environmental study with
responsible and interested agencies and with the State Clearinghouse
c) Authorizing staff to publish a notice of public review period and public hearing on the
proposed negative declaration.
d) Authorizing staff to set a public hearing date of February 7, 2007.
Attachments:
Figure 1
CEQA Initial Study
FIBREBOARD WELL SITE
TRUCKEE DONNER Fibreboard Well
Public Utility District Site Location