West Pass Track Switch Retaining Wall Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2025110196
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
West Pass Track Switch Retaining Wall Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/6/2025
Document Description
Repair the failing retaining wall the West Pass Track Switch at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park to bring the walkways along the tracks into compliance and improve safety in the area train crews. Work will:
• Stabilize the remains of the existing retaining wall;
• Replace switch ties/headblocks as necessary;
• Use non-serviceable railroad ties to create a new retaining wall;
• Drive old boiler tubes into the ground to secure the rebuilt retaining wall; and
• Install tamped and compacted ballast between the retaining wall and switch ties.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Collum
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Jamestown
Counties
Tuolumne
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
S 5th Ave, 7th Ave
Zip
95327
Parcel #
003-230-001
State Highways
Hwy 49
Railways
Sonora Subdivision
Schools
Jamestown Elementary School
Waterways
Woods Creek
Township
1N
Range
14E
Section
11
Other Location Info
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 & 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 beyond current levels and is listed as “Utility repairs or minor upgrades” 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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