2300 Delaware Avenue Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2004058423
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
2300 Delaware Avenue Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/24/2004
Document Description
The proposed project includes three actions: (1) Acquisition of the property at 2300 Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz, by the University of California, (2) Seismic retrofit and other minor modifications to the existing buildings on the property to permit safe occupancy, and (3) Occupation and use of the facilities on the site by UC Santa Cruz staff relocated from off-campus leased facilities or from the UCSC Main Campus. The property to be purchased is an approximately 18.4- acre improved parcel in the City of Santa Cruz westside area. Improvements on the parcel comprise three interconnected buildings, an outdoor service yard, recreational facilities, parking, and landscaping. The facility has driveway access on both Delaware Avenue and Natural Bridges Drive. Developed recreational facilities on the property, including an paved public access trail, tennis courts, and a volleyball court, are also present on the property. Areas that are not developed with buildings, parking, or other facilities are landscaped.
Contact Information
Name
John E. Zimmermann
Agency Name
University of California; Planning Design & Construction
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15301, class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt because it involves only acquisition, seismic retrofit and other minor modifications of existing structures and facilities, and occupancy and use of these buildings for administrative functions, and storage. The project would include minimal earth disturbance in association with seismic retrofit, and no exterior modification on the property aside from the installation of a new roof. No new parking or other inpervious structures would be installed, and no vegetation would be removed. Anticipated occupants of the facility consist almost entirely of existing UCSC population, moving primarily from other nearby leased facilities or the Main Campus, such that existing conditions for traffic and related air quality and noise would be only minimally affected.
None of the exceptions to categorical exemptions apply to the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2). The project would not impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. It would not result in cumulatively significant impacts or make a cumulatively considerable contribution to a significant cumulative impact. Analysis indicates that there are no unusual circumstances associated with the project such that it could result in a significant effect upon the environment. The project site is not in the viewshed of a scenic highway, nor would it affect any scenic resources. It is not located on a hazardous waste site, nor would it cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of any historical resource.
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