Hearst Castle Wireless Spotto Tracker
Summary
SCH Number
2026020309
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Hearst Castle Wireless Spotto Tracker
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/9/2026
Document Description
As part of the R2S2 Next Gen contract, Tyler Communications, Inc. (TCI) will install wi-fi sensors at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument and at bus loading area to monitor visitors and staff in order to deter theft and enhance public safety. All installed devices are removable and will not permanently affect historic fabric. Work will:
-In landscaped areas excavate to a depth and width of 12 inches and up to 150 feet in length, for low voltage electrical cable extensions;
-Install up to 200 feet of new conduit;
-Install up to five (5) new electrical outlets or junction boxes;
-Install thirteen (13) blue tooth readers at predetermined locations around the monument and bus loading area;
-Install eight (8) wireless access points at predetermined locations to extend wi-fi range; and
-Mount readers and access points on existing conduits, light poles, electrical boxes, outlets, foundation walls, planter walls, or new posts, new conduit, new electrical boxes, or new outlets.
Contact Information
Name
Doug G. Barker
Agency Name
California Dept of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Cambria
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
750 Hearst Castle Rd and Highway 1
Zip
93452
Total Acres
117
Jobs
1
Parcel #
011-251-003
State Highways
California
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
Arroyo Puerto, San Simeon Cove, Pacific Ocean
Township
26S
Range
7E
Section
26
Base
MDM
Other Location Info
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301, 15303, 15304, 15331 Classes 1, 3, 4, 31..
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of the operation, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current
levels; Construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; minor public or private alteration in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees; and projects limited to the maintenance, preservation, conservation or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings (1995) Weeks and Grimmer.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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