Grizzly Bear House Historic Road and Meadow Rehabilitation
Summary
SCH Number
2006068323
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Grizzly Bear House Historic Road and Meadow Rehabilitation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/30/2006
Document Description
The Old Foresthill Road (Old Highway 24) to historic Grizzly Bear House was damaged by a heavy 2-wheel drive SBC utility vehicle when the ground was saturated on March 3, 2005, which resulted in tire ruts 3-6 inches deep. The ruts will be repaired by a CCC crew or park staff using hand tools (rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, etc.) to knock down edges and move dirt. The area will be seeded with a native seed mix. All work will be done when the ground is moist or dry, but not saturated. Seeds will be raked into and covered by existing dirt. Straw or natural jute matting (without any plastic or nylon netting) may be used to cover exposed dirt and seed. The proposed project area is 100 feet long and 50 feet wide. The historic road was at one time completely paved; it was returned to a dirt road and seeded with grass when the new Foresthill Road was constructed. The grass covered road and site have been permanently closed to motor vehicles, horses, and bikes. Two "Area Closed For Restoration" signs (~ 12 x 24 inches) will be installed using standard metal sign posts. Utility companies have no need to use the road to access their lines. The existing wire gate off Foresthill Road will be replaced with unbroken fencing. A State Park Archaeologist and Environmental Scientist will monitor the work.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Micheaels
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
Auburn State Recreation Area, adjacent to the Foresthill Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15331, 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction of historical resources, in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the 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; and small habitat restoration project not exceeding five acres in size to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for plants or wildlife.
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