Calaveras Big Trees EV Main Visitor Parking
Summary
SCH Number
2025120188
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Calaveras Big Trees EV Main Visitor Parking
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2025
Document Description
Project proposes to install eight (8) Level 2 charging stations in the main parking lot at Calaveras Big Trees State Park to provide sufficient EV charging stations for park visitors. Work will:
• Remove approx. 815 sq. ft. of asphalt pavement, 234 sq. ft. of concrete sidewalk, 92 sq. ft. of landscaping and 13 sq. ft. of curbing;
• Excavate trenches up to 24-in. deep to install electrical conduit with necessary lines;
• Place warning tape 12-in. above electrical conduit and backfill per specifications;
• Grade to meet ADA slopes and match remaining paving and curb elevations;
• Install new asphalt paving and concrete sidewalks, equipment pads and bollard foundations;
• Paint new EV-only striping and accessible marking and where needed, install truncated domes;
• Install eight (8) single-port pedestal-mounted EVSE units and 5/8-in. x 8-ft copper grounding rods; and
• Connect to existing power.
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
Counties
Calaveras
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Big Trees Parkway, Hwy 4
Zip
95223
Parcel #
025005026
State Highways
Hwy 4
Waterways
Big Trees Creek, Mill Creek, San Antonio Creek, Love Creek
Township
5N
Range
15E
Section
22
Other Location Info
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, or minor alteration of existing public or 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 or structures; and of 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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