Merrill Hall/Asilomar Timeline Interpretive Panel
Summary
SCH Number
2025040299
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Merrill Hall/Asilomar Timeline Interpretive Panel
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/4/2025
Document Description
Project proposes to install a new interpretive panel below and west of the stairway approach to Merrill Hall at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds to provide information about Asilomar’s history, initial development as a YMCA camp in 1913, to its establishment as a State Park in 1958.
The new sign will consist of a 140-in. x 34-in. high x ¾-in. thick high-pressure laminate panel mounted on a custom redwood base mounted on concrete pier footings with a concealed flange base. The area surrounding the new sign will be covered with pavers matching the existing walkways.
The panel will provide information and images that highlight significant persons, events, and points in time as well as the historic legacy of the Parks’ Julia Morgan-designed buildings that comprise a National Historic Landmark, and the John Carl Warneke buildings that are listed on the National Historic Register.
The location of the sign will allow visitors to view the historic approach and appreciate the Merrill Hall facade from the vantage point of the interpretive panel.
Contact Information
Name
Jill Poudrette
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Pacific Grove
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Asilomar Ave and Sunset Dr
Zip
93950
Total Acres
1
State Highways
Highway 1
Schools
Pacific Grove High School
Waterways
Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
within Asilomar Conference Grounds
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 3 & 4 Section: 15301, 15303 & 15304
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; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as “Construction or installation of park facilities, such as interpretive signing or panels” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR § 15300.4; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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