Russian Gulch Combo Building Accessibility Upgrades
Summary
SCH Number
2026060786
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Russian Gulch Combo Building Accessibility Upgrades
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
Document Description
This project will replace an existing non-ADA compliant comfort station with a new comfort station building of similar size, to improve access for visitors with disabilities. Specifically, the project will:
Demolish the existing combo building and replace with code compliant structure with 3 showers and 4 toilet stalls. Provide concrete accessible parking space, aggregate base 15-minute parking space, and repave the campground road in front of the restroom.
The geotechnical investigation will consist of 2 borings. The borings will be 6 inches in diameter and approximately 15 to 25 feet deep using a truck-mounted drill rig equipped with an auger. The borings will be backfilled with neat cement grout.
After demolishing the existing combo building, the project will construct an approximately 700 SF structure with batten board siding and clerestory windows. A concrete accessible parking spot will be constructed (approx. 300 SF), along with concrete flatwork around the building. All utility connections are in immediate proximity to the proposed building. The asphalt in front of the building will be repaved (approx. 1,700 SF).
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
State Highway 1 and Russian Gulch State Park Road
Zip
95460
Waterways
Russian Gulch, Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
Russian Gulch State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the modification of existing facilities for handicap access, replacement or reconstruction of an existing structure, new construction of small structures, and the minor public alteration in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy mature, scenic trees, and is listed as “restrooms” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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