Accessibility Improvements to Trail, Parking and Overlook at Vista Point
Summary
SCH Number
2006028358
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Accessibility Improvements to Trail, Parking and Overlook at Vista Point
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2006
Document Description
A 1,350-linear-foot trail 4 feet wide will be built to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards from the Castle Crags Vista Point parking lot to the vista point. This vista point will be improved ADA standards with two spotting scopes, picnic tables, benches and an interpretive panel. The parking area will be expanded adding two parking spaces meeting ADA standards, entailing excavation of an area approximately 40' long x 30' deep x 5' high. Three to four ADA-compliant parking spaces will also be added at the trailhead to the Pacific Crest Trail/Castle Dome Trail west of the main Vista Point parking lot. A 437-linear-foot portion of the trail to the campground from the Vista Point will be abandoned and restored to surrounding grade and habitat. Other related work includes construction of 140 feet of rock retaining wall, 72 linear feet of turnpike, and repairing/replacing 160 linear feet of split rail fencing at the overlook.
Contact Information
Name
H. Woody Elliott
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Shasta
Other Location Info
Castle Crags State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1,3,11;Sect. 15301,-03,-11
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alteration of existing structures and features involving negligible expansion beyond current use and is included as "modification of existing facilities for handicap access" and "trail or road repairs" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4; construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities and is included as "small parking lots" and "fencing" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4; and placement of minor structures accessory to existing facilities and is included as "installation of signs" and "construction or installation of additional public use facilities (picnic tables, lockers, etc.)" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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