Green Oaks Fence Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2025070887
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Green Oaks Fence Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2025
Document Description
Project consists of replacing an existing fence at the Green Oaks property at Año Nuevo State Park to allow for continued use for livestock grazing. The new fence will consist of a wildlife-friendly five-strand wire fence around the perimeter of the field. The top and bottom wires will be smooth to allow for safe movement of native wildlife, while the three (3) center wires will be barbed to effectively contain livestock. Work will:
• Install 5-inch round wooden posts set in 3-foot concrete footings on 100-foot max centers, as corner and end posts;
• Install 4-inch round wooden specialty posts set in 18-inch concrete footings at all corner and end posts to serve as angle braces;
• Install steel T-posts, driven 22-inches deep, on 10-ft centers; and
• Install a 5-strand wire fence consisting of 3 strands of barbed wire and 2 strands of smooth.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
94060
State Highways
1
Other Location Info
Año Nuevo State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 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; replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as “Construction or installation of park facilities such as fencing and gates” 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, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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