Accessibility Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2009048365
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Accessibility Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/30/2009
Document Description
Upgrade existing facilities at Hearst State Historical Monument Visitor Center and District Office Complex to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and meet requirements in the "California State Parks Accessibility Guidelines." Work Will:
Parking Lot Area and Walkways:
" Remove asphalt, repave and restripe portions of the parking lot area;
" Cut into concrete walkways to add ramps and pedestrian detectable warning surface;
" Remove and replace approximately 420 square feet of concrete walkways to correct slopes;
" Replace 1 bus shelter;
District Office Complex, Visitor Center and Ranger office Restrooms :
" Install new or adjust existing stalls, fixtures, automatic door openers;
" Convert one of the men's restrooms to a women's restroom at the Visitor Center;
" Enlarge doorways as necessary;
District Office Complex:
" Remove concrete walkways, steps, ramps, landings, and handrails and rebuild with composite decking;
" Replace office counter at Building #2 to achieve the correct height requirement;
Ranger Office:
" Remove Dutch door and replace with one that has the counter level at 34";
Visitor Center:
" Replace or modify 8 benches to make ADA compliant;
" Remodel Ticket Booth area to allow for ADA accessible counters;
" Replace and/or modify existing drinking fountains;
Hilltop Portable Restroom:
" Replace with accessible model;
Landscaping:
" Trim various trees and remove approximately 400 square feet of landscaping .
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Coleman
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Classes 1,4 Sections 15301,15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities involving negligible expansion of use beyond current levels included as "modification of existing facilities for handicap access" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR ss 15300.4 and the minor alteration in the condition of land that does not involve removal of healthy mature scenic trees.
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