Borrego Palm Canyon Residence 1 (Stone House) Foundation Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2026030229
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Borrego Palm Canyon Residence 1 (Stone House) Foundation Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/5/2026
Document Description
Borrego Palm Canyon Residence 1, or the Stone House, was constructed in the winter of 1934-1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps working in Anza Borrego Desert State Park as the caretakers cottage for the Borrego Palm Canyon Campground. The inside of the cottage has been remodeled multiple times. The concrete foundation of the residence is cracked and needs to be repaired. The back east room has settled and separated from the main house approximately ½ inch to 1 ich in some places leaving a gap on the exterior stone veneer. The inside floor in the room seems to have settled 1-3 inches in some areas of the concrete floor. It is unclear if all the settling is movement or if the concrete was poured in a way that sloped the concrete floor, but it is not level. Some of the stones have also fallen from their location on the outside walls.
To fix the cracked foundation a ~12x10 foot area of floor around the crack will be jackhammered out. Footing (2ftx2ft) will be installed every 4 linear feet or as needed. Then a new slab will be poured to match the existing room floor elevation. Cracks in the rest of the foundation will also be resurfaced. Once the foundation is repaired a new laminate flooring will be installed throughout the residence. Minor mortaring repairs on the outside of the building are also planned - regrouting all outside stones where needed and matching the original mortar.
Contact Information
Name
Rama Ewing
Agency Name
California Department of Park and Recreation
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Zip
2004
Parcel #
1391200700
Other Location Info
Borrego Palm Canyon Residence 1
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 31- Section 15331
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impact to the environment is anticipated in compliance with CEQA §15300.2. If the project is implemented as indicated within the project description including comments provided by CDPR specialists, then it is exempt under CEQA §15331 Historic Resource Restoration Rehabilitation. The action falls under the Departmental List of Exempt activities according to CEQA §15300.4 as:
- “Activities affecting historic resources consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.” (Class 31, Section 15331)
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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