Low Barrier Navigation Center
Summary
SCH Number
2024040881
Public Agency
Santa Cruz County
Document Title
Low Barrier Navigation Center
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/19/2024
Document Description
Demolish 4,000 SF veterinary clinic; install modular structure(s) with estimated building footprint of less than 10,000 SF to house 34-bed Low Barrier Navigation Center (LBNC) for homeless clients; connect structure(s) to existing utilities, and related minor sitework. Located on developed 1.5-acre County property, with existing healthcare facility and parking lot to remain. LBNC will be secure facility accepting clients by referral only, no drop-in services. LBNC will accommodate occupants' pets, privacy and belongings, and will prioritize well-being and safety for those onsite and in surrounding neighborhood. Located just outside Santa Cruz city limits, in Census-designated Urbanized Area. Site is zoned for mixed uses in nonresidential zones allowing multifamily uses (Public Facilities and Community Commercial).
Contact Information
Name
Nicole Steel
Agency Name
County of Santa Cruz
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Cross Streets
Soquel Avenue and Capitola Road Ext
Zip
95062
Total Acres
1.4870
Parcel #
026-011-06
Township
11S
Range
1W
Section
8
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Ministerial
Type, Section or Code
Emergency Project per §15269(b)(c); Statutory exemption per Gov Code S. 65660-65662.
Reasons for Exemption
CA Gov Code §65660-65662 deem a Low Barrier Navigation Center to be a ministerial project and therefore exempt from CEQA. The project is also an emergency project to address the shelter crisis declared by the County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Gov Code 8698.2 in Resolution 223-2018
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15260 to 15285
Reasons for Exemption
CA Gov Code §65660-65662 deem a Low Barrier Navigation Center to be a ministerial project and therefore exempt from CEQA. The project is also an emergency project to address the shelter crisis declared by the County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Gov Code 8698.2 in Resolution 223-2018.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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