Russian Gulch Water Systems Upgrades
Summary
SCH Number
2026060199
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Russian Gulch Water Systems Upgrades
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2026
Document Description
For Water Line Replacement:
Excavate a total of approx. 4,522 feet of 3-ft deep x 3-ft wide trenches within existing paved roads and install new 8-in. (290 ft.), 3-in. (3,750 ft. – with approx. 40 ft of the new attached to the under structure of the existing bridge) and 1-in. (482 ft.) water lines;
For the 8-in. line install, excavate a 3-ft x 4-ft x 3-ft hole to install a utility vault for a new wharf hydrant valve; and
For the 3-in. line installation, excavate to install six (6) 3-ft x 3-ft x 2-ft vaults to install six (6) gate valves.
Excavate two (2) 10-ft x 15-ft by 5-ft deep pits (1 on each side of Highway 1), to directionally drill an approx. 4-ft deep by 290-ft long to install a 10-in conduit for both electrical and water lines.
For the Water Treatment Plant Communications:
Excavate a 3-ft x 1-ft x 3,589 ft long trench and install a 2-in. signal conduit in a shared waterline trench and excavate for nine (9) 2-ft x 3-ft x 1.5-ft vaults; and
Excavate a 3-ft x 2-ft x 4,478 ft long trench and install only 2-in. signal conduit and excavate for 16, 2-ft x 3-ft x 1.5 ft vaults.
At the Existing Water Storage Tanks
Replace all existing inlet and outlet piping on the existing redwood water storage tanks;
Install new liners in the existing redwood water storage tanks; and
Install new tank ladders.
At the Beach:
Excavate a 50 sq. ft x 1-ft deep area and pour a 6-in. concrete pad over 6-in of drain rock to install a beach rinse shower and associated sump.
For directional drilling, drilling fluid will require a safe handling and spill plan will be submitted to both DPR and Cal Trans and will require implementation of Best Management Practices. Once drilling is complete, the pits will be backfilled with native soil.
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
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Russian Gulch SP Road at State Highway 1
Zip
95460
State Highways
Hwy 1
Waterways
Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
Project is located within Russian Gulch 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, 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; 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.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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