Wassama Sweat House Construction and Event Permit
Summary
SCH Number
2004088176
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Wassama Sweat House Construction and Event Permit
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/10/2004
Document Description
Build and operate a 16-foot diameter Southern Sierra Miwok-style sweat house at Wassama Round House State Historic Park, separated from extant Round House by sloping topography, a barbed-wire fence, and 170 feet of distance. With qualified archaeological and Native American monitors present, and using hand tools only, clear surface vegetation from a 50' diameter area and hand-level sweathouse floor using existing backdirt from the site. Install above ground water source (hose or plastic piping) for fire suppression. Install bent window support poles and canvas covering with minimal disturbance, creating a non-permanent structure for occasional ceremonial events, subject to provisions of CDF Burn Permit, Wassama Association Operating Agreement, and DPR Special Event Permit.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Dick Bissonnette
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Madera
Other Location Info
Wassama State Historic Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of construction of new, small structure and minor alterations in the condition of the land and vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Proposed ceremonial use of the new structure is included as a "special event" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR Section 15300.4.
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