Portola Visitor Center Ice Machine
Summary
SCH Number
2026010743
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Portola Visitor Center Ice Machine
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/23/2026
Document Description
Project consists of installing an ice machine at Portola Redwoods State Park for the benefit of park visitors and staff. Work will:
•Install one (1) 30amp double-pole circuit breaker in an existing breaker box;
•Excavate to install approx. 90ft of electrical wiring from the breaker to an outside outlet for ice machine;
•Remove a 5ft x 5ft area of the existing brick patio and form and pour a 5-ft x 5-ft x 4-inch-thick reinforced concrete pad atop a 4-inch base of compacted gravel;
•Run approx. 22ft of ¾-in. PVC water supply line from an existing water shut off to the ice machine;
•Take removed bricks to the Portola Maintenance Yard for storage; and
•Spread excess soils over the existing dirt parking lot.
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
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
94020
Other Location Info
Portola Redwoods 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, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; 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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