Repair Water & Sewer System Salt Point
Summary
SCH Number
2026050722
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Repair Water & Sewer System Salt Point
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/19/2026
Document Description
Improve the existing water storage & sewage system at Salt Point State Park. The project will replace the existing sewage lift station including sewer and electrical connections, install fencing around two existing well heads, remove and replace ladder, electrical controls, and add tank liner and solar panels at 4 existing water storage tanks.
Water Storage Tank
Install approximately 200 linear feet of 6-foot-high chain link fence. This run will require installation of 20 concrete footings requiring excavations 3 feet deep x 12” circumference for installation of fence posts every 10 feet on center. Install double leaf vehicle and pedestrian gate, requiring excavation of 4 feet deep x 18” circumference for installation of 4 concrete footings and gate posts.
Remove existing redwood tank ladders, electrical panels and conduit at 4 locations. Excavate for and install concrete landing approximately 10 square feet x 8” deep for 4” thick concrete supported by 4” of aggregate base and installation of new ladders approximately 14 feet high.
Drain contents of four redwood tanks into an adjacent tank to allow for installation of new tank liners.0 Install new floats, valves, and controls. Install four 2’ x 3’ photovoltaic panels on top of existing redwood tanks. Install new enclosures on the existing redwood tank to house solar controller and battery.
Well Head A and B
Install 40 linear feet of 6-foot-high chain link fence to enclose existing well head mechanical. This will require installation of 6 concrete footings requiring excavations 3 feet deep x 12” circumference for installation of fence posts every 10 feet on center. Excavate 4 concrete footings of 4 feet deep x 18” circumference and install gate posts for a double leaf vehicle and pedestrian gate.
Remove & Replace Existing Sewer Lift Station
Pump out existing holding tank and vault and properly dispose of off-site.
Using Excavator and Loader remove existing concrete holding tank and pump vault by excavating approximately 6’ x 11’ x 7’ deep. Transfer concrete tank and vault to flatbed truck for hauling off-site and appropriate disposal.
Identify and expose existing sewer main and distribution pipes point of connection to existing pump and holding tank by excavating approximately 6’ x 3’ x 7’ deep at two locations.
Remove approximately 3 linear feet of sewer main and distribution pipe for installation of new pipe following tank and pump demolition.
Remove approximately 5 square feet of accessible path to allow removal of existing point of connection for sewer main. After installation of new section of sewer main, backfill excavation using site stored spoils and return path to original condition.
Install new path material and ensure path meets ADA standards. Identify and expose existing buried electrical conduit run from existing pump vault to existing restroom by identifying both points of connection by excavating trench approximately 75 feet’ x 1’ x 3’ deep at two locations.
Remove approximately 75 linear feet of 2” electrical conduit for installation of new electrical conduit. Remove approximately 5 square feet of accessible concrete path to allow removal of existing buried 2” electrical conduit run from existing vault to restroom. After installation of the new section of electrical conduit return concrete walkway and native soil to original condition by backfilling and compacting with site stored spoils. Install new concrete to patch and ensure walk meets ADA standards. Install a new 1,500-gallon concrete holding tank. Use spoils from excavation to backfill tank access hatches to existing grade and 1” lower than existing adjacent accessible path. Contour such that storm runoff will drain around manhole to existing concrete slab.
Install new concrete vault. Use spoils from excavation to backfill vault access hatches to existing grade and 2” higher than existing adjacent accessible path. Contour such that storm runoff will drain around manhole to existing concrete slab. Feather out remaining earthen spoils adjacent to excavation and protect with best management practices for erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Brad Michalk
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Statewide CEQA Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
CA-1 at Gerstle Cove Road
Zip
95450
State Highways
CA-1
Waterways
Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
Salt Point State Park
Other Information
Gerstle Cove Campground and at the water storage tanks.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of new equipment and facilities in small structures, and is listed as “Utility repairs or minor upgrades” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; and consists 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 except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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