Removal and Replacement of Oak #30, and Windmill Palms #13, #16, and #18
Summary
SCH Number
2023040124
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Removal and Replacement of Oak #30, and Windmill Palms #13, #16, and #18
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/6/2023
Document Description
Complete the removal of historic trees at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument that were uprooted during a storm on January 4, 2023. Historical trees numbered oak 30 and windmill palms 13 and 18 were blown down and
partially uprooted. This project will remove any remaining root balls and remove the still standing windmill palm number 16, a ‘twin’ to windmill palm number 18. Work will:
- Use a chain saw, forklift, and a skid steer to remove windmill palm number 18;
- Use a skid steer to bring in replacement trees, native soil, and compost to old tree locations for planting;
- Install new drip irrigation lines and valves; and
- Install redwood stakes and tree straps to secure the newly planted trees
Contact Information
Name
Doug G. Barker
Agency Name
California Dept of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Cambria
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 1 and Hearst Castle Rd
Zip
93452
Total Acres
133
Jobs
1
Parcel #
011-251-003
State Highways
California Hwy 1
Railways
N/A
Airports
Hearst Airport
Schools
Coast Unified School District
Waterways
San Simeon Bay, Arroyo del Puerto
Township
26S
Range
7E
Section
26
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
Hearst Castle State Historic Monument
Other Information
also known as Hearst Castle
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15301, 15304 & 15331, Classes 1, 4, and 31.
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of the operation or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels, and is included as "landscape plant replacement" in the
Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; the minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; and projects limited to maintenance, repair, restoration or preservation of historical resources, in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and
Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995) Weeks & Grimmer.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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