Automated Pay Machines
Summary
SCH Number
2024080268
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Automated Pay Machines
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/7/2024
Document Description
Project proposes to install thirteen (13) Automated Pay Machines (APM) in eleven (11) State Beaches and Parks within the Santa Cruz District to provide park visitors with easier pay options and the ability to pay from their car prior to parking. At each chosen location, work will:
• Remove existing iron ranger pay tubes, where necessary;
• Excavate to pour a 3 ft x 3 ft x 6in. deep concrete slab, where necessary;
• Install one (1) APM and, if needed, two (2) steel safety bollards; and
• Where possible, connect to an existing power source at kiosk or other park facility.
Three (3) of the proposed new APMs will be powered by integrated solar panels and will not need to connect to electrical sources.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Capitola, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Unincorporated Areas, Watsonville
Counties
San Mateo, Santa Cruz
Regions
Countywide, Unincorporated
State Highways
1, 9
Other Location Info
Butano State Park
1500 Cloverdale Road
Pescadero, CA 94060
Portola Redwoods State Park
9000 Portola State Park Rd.
La Honda, CA 94020
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
13501, 13503 & 13504
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, 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 “Utility repairs or minor upgrades” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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