Extension of Fence on Westside of Columbia Street Near Rock Area
Summary
SCH Number
2026030708
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Extension of Fence on Westside of Columbia Street Near Rock Area
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/17/2026
Document Description
Project proposes to extend an existing fence on the west side of Columbia Street in Columbia State Historic Park by approx. 104-ft to prevent pedestrians from emerging from the rock area onto the active roadway. Work will:
• Excavate approx. fourteen (14) 12-in dia. x 18-in deep post holes, approx. 8-ft apart;
• Place one (1) 6 x 6 non-treated western red cedar post into each hole, leaving 5-ft above grade;
• Pour compacted road base gravel around post, tamped in layers, to secure each post; and
• Install non-treated western red cedar split rails between the posts to complete the fence.
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
Columbia
Counties
Tuolumne
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Columbia St. Fulton St
Zip
95310
Parcel #
037-150-003
State Highways
Hwy 49
Airports
Columbia Airport
Schools
Columbia Elementary School, Columbia College
Waterways
San Diego Reservoir
Township
2N
Range
14E
Section
14
Other Location Info
Columbia State Historic 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, 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, included as “Construction or installation of park facilities, such as fencing” 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, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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