Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Marine Conservation Facility

SCH Number: 2017061003
Lead Agency: University of California, San Diego (University of California San Diego)
Document Title: Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Marine Conservation Facility
Document Type: NOD - Notice of Determination
Received: 5/20/2019
Posted: 5/20/2019
Project Applicant: University of California, San Diego

Document Description: The proposed project would renovate an existing four-story, 26,967 GSF shell of a building (Building D) to provide laboratories, offices, and classrooms for the CMBC on the SIO campus. In addition, a portion of the project site (a concrete slab previously known as Building A) would include a two-story addition totaling approximately 10,494 GSF. This addition would include a 100-seat lecture room, 30-seat conference room, visualization exhibit, and a teaching kitchen. A cafe with an outdoor shaded terrace and seating would also be included on the second floor. Additional improvements to the project site would include the provision of approximately 58 parking spaces, an open space.

Contact Information: Alison Buckley
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, M.C. 0074
La Jolla, CA 92093-0074
Phone : (858) 534-4464

Approving Agency: University of California, San Diego
Approving Agency Role: Lead Agency
Approved On: 5/20/2019
Final EIR Available Location: UC San Diego Campus Planning Office, 9500 Gilman Drive,La Jolla, CA 92093-0074

(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 Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes