Benbow State Recreation Area Predator Proof Replacement and Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025050262
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Benbow State Recreation Area Predator Proof Replacement and Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/7/2025
Document Description
The project proposes to remove, replace, or repair predator proof infrastructure within Benbow Lake State Recreation Area to provide safe food storage for park visitors as well as reduce unwanted encounters with wildlife. One of two installation methods (to be determined on-site) will be used to replace approximately 70 wooden food lockers with metal, "predator proof" food lockers, designed to meet ADA compliance requirements. At 20 sites, work will:
• Use hand tools and/or mechanical gas-powered auger or backhoe-mounted auger to dig an approx. 12-inch-wide by 2-feet-deep hole;
• Use U-bolts to attach a 3.5-inch diameter pole to a locker, and place the post into the hole;
• Backfill around the post with concrete to secure; and
• Cover with native soils (excavation spoils) and/or surrounding duff.
At 50 sites, work will:
• Hand excavate up to 2-inches to level the surface, or bring in fill to create a level surface;
• Pour a 4-foot by 5-foot by 6-inch-deep slab of concrete; and
• Use four (4) bolts to secure the food locker to the concrete slab.
Contact Information
Name
Rosalind Litzky
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, North Coast Redwoods District
Job Title
District Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
This project is in Benbow Lake State Recreation Area.
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, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use 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, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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