McConnell State Park Residence Ramp
Summary
SCH Number
2024110598
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
McConnell State Park Residence Ramp
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/19/2024
Document Description
Install a wheelchair accessible ramp on the McConnell Residence (Residence #2) at McConnell State Recreation Area to allow for ADA access to the
residence. Work will:
The new construction of the ADA Wheelchair ramp will be to ADA specifications.
• Raise the existing front porch to bring it flush with the interior floor level;
• Excavate six (6) post holes 1-ft x 16-in. post holes;
• Pour cement into holes to support 4x4 post brackets and install six (6) 4x4 posts to carry the load of the new ramp and landing;
• Use the existing walkway as the footprint for the new 36-in. wide ADA compliant ramp;
• Extend the front porch to accommodate the new wheelchair landing;
• Install new ADA compliant handrails on the ramp that match the existing front porch rails; and
• Install a nonslip surface on the ramp with anti-slip tape.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Collum
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Merced
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
McConnell Rd
Zip
95303
State Highways
Hwy 99
Railways
UP Fresno Subdivision
Schools
Yamato Colony Elementary School
Waterways
Merced River
Township
6S
Range
11E
Section
13
Other Location Info
McConnell State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels, listed as “Modifications of existing facilities for disabled access” 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, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees;
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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