Auto Shop Temporary Stabilization
Summary
SCH Number
2009118003
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Auto Shop Temporary Stabilization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/2/2009
Document Description
Temporarily stabilize the historic Civilian Conservation Corp auto shop at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to prevent further weather damage and possible collapse of the structure. Work will:
1. Lift the east side of the building up to 4 inches; using jacks; remove approximately four feet of interior plywood and lap siding; install and attach friction style anchors to new mud sill; treat deteriorated wall studs with a wood hardener and install reinforcing wall studs; lower building to original height; attach hurricane strapping to the foundation; and seal existing concrete with weather sealer.
2. Chip back the north east corner of the building to square off concrete; install a temporary precast pier block to support the new temporary 6"X6' corner post; and secure with bolts and washers.
3. After completion of all stabilization, work will reinstall the plywood and lap siding; paint bottom exterior and foundation using same color; and place plywood shear on interior gable wall on the north side of the building.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Reith, DEC
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Calaveras
Other Location Info
Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 & 31 Sect. 15301 & 15331
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alterations of existing public facilities involving no expansion of use beyond currect levels; and projects limited to stabilization 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.
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