Upper Aptos Creek Fire Road Gate and Barrier Installation
Summary
SCH Number
2020020020
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Upper Aptos Creek Fire Road Gate and Barrier Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/3/2020
Document Description
The project will install a security gate and associated barriers at the intersection of Buzzard Lagoon Road and Aptos Creek Fire Road in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park to increase law enforcement access, visibility, and protection of resources. Work will:
• Excavate two (2) 4' deep by 3' diameter post holes and install gate posts secured with concrete;
• Install a 16' steel gate between the posts; and
• Construct approximately 65' long barriers on either side of the new gate. Barriers will be composed solely of any combination of boulders, downed wood, steel posts in concrete, and/or steel cable.
Contact Information
Name
Sheila Branon
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation Santa Cruz District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Santa Cruz District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Cross Streets
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 3 & 4 Section: 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as "fencing and gates" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; and the minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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