User Test Bed Facility, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Summary
SCH Number
2011078134
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
User Test Bed Facility, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2011
Document Description
The proposed User Test Facility would provide unoccupied experimental facilities for scientific research into low energy building technology. Each of the four test beds would consist of two cells for studies of new energy efficient components compared to existing building construction. Building will include interchangeable façade elements, flexible interior space, flexible HVAC systems, interchangeable lighting, and a robust sensor and instrumentation system to measure building performance. Building configurations will change periodically to accommodate new research projects. One structure to be built on a rotating platform to test equipment with different solar orientations. Interior modifications will also be made to approximately 5,000 SF of Building 90 for support space. Eight Building 90 trailers (office use) will be demolished.
Contact Information
Name
Charlotte Strem
Agency Name
University of California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Berkeley
Counties
Alameda
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
C:15301,15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities as it would involve interior alterations to existing Building 90 and operational uses consistent with past and current uses of the building (and that are analyzed and covered under the 2006 LRDP EIR). By demolishing the Building 90 trailers, the proposed project would also demolish and remove individual small structures. In addition, the project is exempt under 15303, Class 3, New Construction of Smaller Structures because the new test bed structures would represent only approximately 7,000 gst of new construction on a site zoned for such use, not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous environmentally sensitive. In addition, it has been determined that none of the exceptions to the exemption, CEQA Section 15300.2, apply.
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