ADA Path from Lower Parking Lot to Washington Street
Summary
SCH Number
2004098179
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
ADA Path from Lower Parking Lot to Washington Street
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/13/2004
Document Description
Construct a route of travel at Columbia State Historic Park between the lower parking lot restroom and Washington Street that meets Americans with Disabilities Act standards. The 350' route of travel will include the excavation in non-cut slope areas of approximately 3"-4" deep with a path width of 48". The cut slope bank area will require the construction of a 3/4-bench path bed with a width of 36" and depth of up to 18". The surface material will be 3.5"-4" of compacted Class II aggregate base with a slight center crown and will be colored and textured to match surrounding dirt. Access connections to the existing comfort station will occur at the north ends of each of the walkways from the east and west sides. The easterly comfort station connection will require the construction of 2-3 steps. Construction of the steps will be with 4" x 6" timbers for the risers and compacted aggregate for the treads. The existing 8'-10' gravel/vegetated path, which leads from the Fallon Hotel to parking area, will receive additional gravel and be compacted to provide a direct path for visitors not requiring a gentle grade route. No ground disturbance will take place within the dripline of mature trees or elderberry. All ground disturbance wil be monitored by a DPR-qualified archaeologist.
Contact Information
Name
Gail Sevrens
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tuolumne
Other Location Info
Columbia State Historic Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15301, class 1
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the minor alteration of existing structures and features involving negligible or no expansion beyond current use and is included as "modification of existing facilities for handicap access" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4; and maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation of historical resources, in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving , Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995), Weeks and Grimmer, and is included as "activities affecting historic resources, consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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