Hillclimb Facility Road Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2020040085
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Hillclimb Facility Road Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/7/2020
Document Description
Project will complete improvements to the Middle Track Trail and install fencing at Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area to improve user safety and increase surface stability. Work will:
• Use a bulldozer and an excavator to widen approx. 1,715' of Middle Track Trail from 10' to 14', widen 779' of unnamed trail from 6' to 14', and create 163' of new trail to
reroute/reshape a sharp curve;
• Use a dump truck to place approx. 550 yd^3 of aggregate base and use a bulldozer and
excavator to spread the aggregate to approx. 8" deep;
• Use a roller to compact the aggregate on the trail surface;
• Use a bulldozer and a hydro seeder to return natural contour and rehabilitate approx. 466' of Middle Track Trail;
• Use hand tools to excavate approx. 72 holes (totaling approx. 72 ft^2 of ground
disturbance and 216 ft^3 of excavated material) to install 24 H-braces (one every 100') along the trail to install approx. 2,300' of fuel fencing; and
• Spread all resultant excavated materials onsite.
Contact Information
Name
Gina Benigno
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
San Joaquin
Other Location Info
Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; which are included as "trail or road repairs", "fencing", "trail construction or realignment", and "trail removal" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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