Construction of New Guard Tower at San Quentin State Prison
Summary
SCH Number
2007088127
Public Agency
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
(CDCR)
Document Title
Construction of New Guard Tower at San Quentin State Prison
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/9/2007
Document Description
CDCR proposes to construct a new observation tower at SQSP to replace existing Tower #4 which has deteriorated to the extent that it is unsafe for occupancy. The new tower will be constructed in close proximity to the existing tower but 150 feet or more away from the shoreline, at the southernmost portion of the prison property. A soils report will be prepared prior to construction and may require the ground under the tower base to be excavated and recompacted. This work would alter the terrain in the immediate area only slightly. The area has previously been graded, developed, or otherwise disturbed. The new steel observation tower and office station will be designed in accordance with current CDCR Design Criteria Guidelines and to Fire/Life, Health and Safety codes. The tower will consist of two sections: a four-sided enclosed steel base and an upper section consisting of the tower officer's station. The tower will be secured to a new concrete foundation. The height and footprint of the replacement tower will approximate that of Tower 4. The existing Tower 4 is 69 feet in height, while the height of the new tower will be 67 feet. The footprint of the existing tower is 256 square feet while the new tower base will be 196 square feet. The tower will include all mechanical, electrical and plumbing apparatus necessary to the tower's operational function. The water, sewer, and electrical will be connected to existing systems. Paint will match SQSP designated colors.
Contact Information
Name
Cher Daniels
Agency Name
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Marin
Other Location Info
City/Community: San Quentin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of construction of one new, small structure. This is one of a class of projects the Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore is declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for preparing an environment document.
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