Stairstep Falls Retaining Wall
Summary
SCH Number
2004058459
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Stairstep Falls Retaining Wall
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2004
Document Description
A landslide which occurred in 2001 and which has partially blocked the Stairstep Falls trail in Samuel P. Taylor State Park will removed. The footprint of the slide is approximately 30 feet long by 12 feet tall by 9 feet high. Approximately 60 cubic yards of soil and rock will be excavated and placed behind a retaining wall to be constructed of large wooden timbers. Work will be completed either manual of by mechanized equipment. Northern spotted owl nesting season noise restrictions will apply. Project supports continued use and maintenance.
Contact Information
Name
David Boyd
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Marin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
section 15301, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities (trial), involving negligible or no expansion or an existing use and is included as "trails" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4; and the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities (retaining wall) and is included as "fencing" in the Department so f Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4; and minor alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation that will not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic tress, and is included as "trail, construction or realignment" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4.
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