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2016 3 14 Fort Adams EA and AOE Cover NATIONAL PARK Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve U.S. Department of the Interior SERVICE Oregon National Park Service Correct Life Safety and Other Deficiencies in the Oregon Caves Chateau ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OREGON CAVES NATIONAL MONUMENT AND PRESERVE June 2016 PROJECT OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a project to implement life and fire safety improvements to the existing Chateau at the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (the park) to better meet safety and accessibility code requirements. The improvements are needed to provide improved egress and other fire safety enhancements, properly address critical life-safety requirements, and improve the physical accessibility of the building to accommodate individuals with mobility impairments. The improvements are needed to prevent the deterioration and possible closure of a National Historic Landmark (NHL). This document complies with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended. PURPOSE OF AND NEED FOR THE ACTION The purpose of the project is to improve visitor and employee safety by implementing improvements to bring the Chateau into closer compliance with contemporary building, fire protection, and accessibility standards in a way that minimally affects the distinguishing qualities and character-defining features of this NHL. The actions proposed are needed to ensure code-compliant emergency egress and fire protection that would protect occupants and ensure the safety and longevity of the building. Completed in 1934, the architecturally complex Chateau has significant barriers to accessibility. This project would also provide accessibility to the lobby, restrooms, dining areas, and five guest rooms in accordance with federal laws and regulations and NPS accessibility policy. Additionally, repairs to basic infrastructure would occur at the Chateau. OVERVIEW OF THE ALTERNATIVES Three alternatives are addressed in this environmental assessment: Alternative 1: No Action Alternative 2: Proposed Action – Rehabilitation of the Chateau (Preferred Alternative) Alternative 3: Conversion of the Chateau to a Day Use Facility HOW TO COMMENT We encourage agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the public to review and comment on the contents of this environmental assessment during a 30-day public review and comment period. We invite you to comment on this plan, and you may do so using any one of several methods. The preferred method of providing comments is on the National Park Service planning website: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/ORCA. You may also submit written comments to: Oregon Caves Chateau Life Safety and Accessibility EA i Vicki Snitzler, Superintendent Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve Attn: NHL Oregon Caves Chateau Draft Environmental Assessment 19000 Caves Hwy. Cave Junction, OR 97523 Only written comments will be accepted. Please make sure that your written comments are transmitted or postmarked within 30 days of the posting of the notice of availability on the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website. Please be aware that your entire comment will become part of the public record. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. ii Oregon Caves Chateau Life Safety and Accessibility EA TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Overview .......................................................................................................................................... i Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ i Purpose of and Need for the Action ........................................................................................................... i Overview of the Alternatives ..................................................................................................................... i How to Comment ....................................................................................................................................... i Chapter 1: Purpose and Need .................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose of and Need for Action ................................................................................................................ 2 Background of the National Monument .................................................................................................... 3 Purpose and Significance of the Park ........................................................................................................ 3 Issues and Impact Topics .......................................................................................................................... 4 Impact Topics Analyzed in this Environmental Assessment .................................................................... 4 Impact Topics Dismissed from Further Analysis ...................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2: Alternatives ............................................................................................................................ 11 Alternative 1: No Action ......................................................................................................................... 11 Elements Common to All Action Alternatives ....................................................................................... 15 Alternative 2: Proposed Action – Rehabilitation of the Chateau (Preferred Alternative) ....................... 21 Alternative 3: Conversion of Chateau to a Day Use Facility .................................................................. 22 Mitigation Measures of the Action Alternatives ..................................................................................... 22 Alternatives Considered but Dismissed .................................................................................................. 23 Chapter 3: Affected Environment ........................................................................................................... 27 Cultural Resources – Historic Structures and Districts ........................................................................... 27 Socioeconomics ...................................................................................................................................... 35 Visitor Use and Experience ..................................................................................................................... 39 Human Health and Safety ....................................................................................................................... 39 Chapter 4: Environmental Consequences .............................................................................................. 43 General Methodology for Establishing Impacts ..................................................................................... 43 Cultural Resources – Historic Structures and Districts ........................................................................... 44 Socioeconomics ...................................................................................................................................... 51 Visitor Use and Experience ..................................................................................................................... 55 Human Health and Safety ....................................................................................................................... 58 Chapter 5: Consultation and Coordination ............................................................................................ 63 Planning and Public Involvement ........................................................................................................... 63 Oregon Caves Chateau Life Safety and Accessibility EA iii Table of Contents Agency Consultation ............................................................................................................................... 64 List of Preparers ...................................................................................................................................... 65 Chapter 6: Glossary and Acronyms ........................................................................................................ 67 Glossary of Terms ................................................................................................................................... 67 Acronyms ................................................................................................................................................ 69 Chapter 7: Bibliography ........................................................................................................................... 71 iv Oregon Caves Chateau Life Safety and Accessibility EA Table of Contents LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Project Vicinity .............................................................................................................................
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