Eureka Chinatown Monument and Programming
Summary
SCH Number
2024110798
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Eureka Chinatown Monument and Programming
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/22/2024
Document Description
The project consists of designing and installing the Eureka Chinatown Monument structure, which will be located on a public street corner in the city of Eureka and is expected to include a plaza, monument sculpture, moon gate arch, and interpretive displays to tell the story of the Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans who made
Eureka their home but were forcibly driven out in 1885.
Contact Information
Name
Amanda Townsel
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Intersection of 1st and E Streets
Zip
95501
State Highways
Highway 101
Other Location Info
Coordinates represent the southeast corner of 1st and E streets. The Eureka Chinatown Monument will be installed on an under-utilized street corner owned by the City of Eureka at the intersection of 1st and E Streets. The site has historical significance as it is two blocks south of the center of the former Eureka Chinatown.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The monument will be installed at an existing, city-owned public plaza and will involve only minor alterations and negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, as the plaza will remain open and free to the public after the monument is installed.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15311
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves installing a minor structure accessory to a city-owned plaza designed for public use.