Parnassus Emergency Fire Water Pump
Summary
SCH Number
2021090521
Public Agency
University of California, San Francisco
Document Title
Parnassus Emergency Fire Water Pump
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2021
Document Description
Notice of Exemption: The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) proposes the Parnassus Emergency Fire Water Pump project at UCSF, which would provide an emergency source of water for the purpose of fire protection. These improvements consist of the construction of a pump house near the existing Ammonia Storage Building to house two new fire pumps, the installation of a new underground main from the pump house to the existing fire water main near the Central Utility Plant, and construction of a retaining wall.
Contact Information
Name
Diane Wong
Agency Name
University of California, San Francisco
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Francisco
Counties
San Francisco
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Parnassus Avenue at Medical Center Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities, 15303 New Construction, and 15304 Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The pump house, fire water line main, domestic water line, and retaining wall are categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) Existing Facilities and 15303 (Class 3) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Section 15301 Existing Facilities exempts minor alterations to existing structures or facilities, including utility services, involving negligible or no expansion of use. The proposed pump station and associated water lines would represent a minor alteration to the existing water distribution system and would qualify for an exemption under this classification. Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, exempts the new construction of small structures, including accessory structures. The proposed pump house also would be exempt under this classification. The proposed retaining wall, at a maximum height of approximately 14 feet, would constitute accessory structures and would qualify for an exemption under this classification. Additionally, the retaining wall and associated minor earthwork would qualify for an exemption under Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land. None of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions identified under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would apply to the proposed project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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