Visitors Center Landscape Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2025090841
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Visitors Center Landscape Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/18/2025
Document Description
Project proposes revisions to the existing landscaped area in front of the Visitors Center at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park to improve functionality, accessibility, and overall visitor experience.
Work includes:
•Remove an existing non-native lawn and replace with native, drought tolerant plants;
•Remove a concrete retaining edge along east side of lawn;
•Install a 5-foot-wide stabilized aggregate pathway to connect to accessible entrance;
•Use pavers and decomposed granite to construct two (2) small patios to expand seating areas;
•Install a metal privacy fence to separate the existing maintenance work area from the garden; and
•Install a new bike rack.
Contact Information
Name
Caitlin Powers
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Calistoga
Counties
Napa
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Hwy 29 and Bothe State Park
Zip
94515
State Highways
HWY 29
Other Location Info
Bothe Napa Valley State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair and/or minor alteration of existing public and 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, listed as “Construction or installation of park facilities, such as fencing” 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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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