Replacement of Guide Trailers
Summary
SCH Number
2022040552
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Replacement of Guide Trailers
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/26/2022
Document Description
The project will replace three (3) non-historic modular offices used by Hearst Castle guides at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument with new, energy efficient units that meet current building and accessibility codes. Work will:
- Demolish and remove the existing modulars and dispose of at a licensed site;
- Regrade the site including the road behind the guide offices to maintain access to the cellular communications towers and China Hill;
- Relocate an existing propane tank and the fence and gate behind the guide offices and remove 6 non-native, non-scenic trees that would be impacted by the realigned/relocated fence and gate;
- Excavate approx. 65, 3 ft deep holes for the relocated fence posts to be secured in concrete;
- Prepare the building pads and install two (2) new 48-feet by 24-feet modulars and one (1) new 36-feet by 60-feet modular; and
- Reconnect utilities, install accessible ramps to each modular, and plant native toyon trees and oleanders to screen the modulars from the tour route viewshed.
Contact Information
Name
Doug G. Barker
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Cambria
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 1 and Hearst Castle Rd
Zip
93452
Total Acres
125
Jobs
3
Parcel #
011-251-003
State Highways
California Hwy 1
Waterways
San Simeon Bay
Township
27 S
Range
6E
Base
MtDiablo
Other Location Info
Hearst San Simeon State Historic Monument
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301, 15303, 15304. Classes 1, 3, 4
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures included as “Construction or installation of park facilities, such as fencing and gates” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.