Sea Center Revitalization
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2001121072
Lead Agency
City of Santa Barbara
Document Title
Sea Center Revitalization
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/4/2002
Present Land Use
Stearns Wharf is Harbor Commercial
Sea Center and the Nature Conservancy
Provide visitor-serving and educational uses
Document Description
The proposed project is located on the "Wye" portion of Stearns Wharf. Currently in the project area is the Sea Center building and associated outdoor touch tank and the Nature Conservancy building. The proposed project includes the removal of these buildings and construction of a new two-story building comprising a total of 6,327 sq.ft. The project would result in an increase of 3,212 sq. ft. of new non-residential square footage. The additional square footage would allow for additional educational and exhibit space, office/workroom space for Sea Center and Nature Conservancy staff, and an elevator. The proposed new Sea Center building would have a maximum building height of 29'6". The existing 659 square foot outdoor touch tank would be removed and replaced with a 614 square foot outdoor oceanography lab. The applicant proposes to construct a platform to the east of the proposed building that would be cantilevered on top of the existing Wharf deck to project five feet beyond the existing edge of the Wharf. On the south side of the new building, the applicant is proposing public restrooms. Demolition and construction of the new Sea Center building is estimated to take approximately 18 months to complete. During certain phases of demolition and construction, access to the Wye portion of Stearns Wharf will be restricted or prohibited to protect public safety and secure the project site.
Contact Information
Name
Susan Reardon
Agency Name
City of Santa Barbara
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Barbara
Counties
Santa Barbara
Cross Streets
State Street/Cabrillo Boulevard
Total Acres
4.2
Parcel #
033-120-022
State Highways
U.S. 101
Railways
Southern Pacific
Waterways
Pacific Ocean
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Santa Barbara
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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