Emergency Demolition of Building at 701 North E Street
Summary
SCH Number
2023090201
Public Agency
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Document Title
Emergency Demolition of Building at 701 North E Street
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/11/2023
Document Description
The District has acquired the property at 701 North E Street. San Bernardino County and the District approved an emergency resolution to award a contract for the abatement and demolition of the structure onsite, which has triggered the preparation of this Notice of Exemption. The District plans to demolish the building as soon as possible. The building’s dilapidated condition constitutes an immediate risk to health and safety; thereby immediate demolition of the building would be beneficial for the public. The building has been subject to multiple enforcement efforts by the City of San Bernardino without success. The building has been illegally occupied by individuals who are homeless, and the building shows signs of significant physical deterioration and evidence of previous fires. Any future use of the site would be subject to additional environmental review.
Contact Information
Name
Thomas Pace
Agency Name
San Bernardino City Unified School District
Job Title
Director, Facilities Planning and Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Bernardino
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
North E Street and West 7th Street
Zip
92410
Total Acres
1.54
Parcel #
0140-281-53
State Highways
I-215, SR-66, SR-259
Railways
San Bernardino Depot
Schools
SBCUSD, charter
Waterways
Seccombe Lake
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project will involve the demolition of the building on the project site to eliminate an immediate risk to public health and safety. Given the current condition of the building, including evidence of previous fires, drug overdoses, and violent crime, the building constitutes a public health hazard, which justifies its immediate demolition under CEQA Section 15269, Emergency Projects.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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