Loafer Creek and Visitor Center ADA Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2004058438
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Loafer Creek and Visitor Center ADA Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/26/2004
Document Description
Loafer Creek Day Use Area: Modify existing picnic areas to improve accessibility; Create 10 accessible picnic sites, replacing existing barbeques and picnic tables with accessible models; Modify 4 parking spaces in existing lot for ADA compliance, with slope and curb ramps, cutting through curb and existing planter area as necessary. Pave parking area and route to picnic area, avoiding ground disturbance to the extent feasible. Employ stabilized surface material, such as decomposed granite (DG), over existing surfaces in picnic area, causing no root disturbance to surrounding trees. Avoid excavation and limit surface distrubance of soils within drip line of oak tres.
Project will improve public safety and visitor access while supporting continued use and maintenance of the park unit.
Contact Information
Name
Susan E. Wilcox
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte
Other Location Info
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15301, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair and minor alteration of existing public facilities and topographical features, involving negligible expansion of use beyond current levels; minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and vegetation which will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; and construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities; included as "trail or road repairs," "trail removal, construction, or realignment," and "new construction of small (appurtenant) structures" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activites, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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