Acquisition of 1100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego
Summary
SCH Number
2024121064
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
Acquisition of 1100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/23/2024
Document Description
The proposed action is the acquisition of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego’s downtown building located at 1100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101. UC San Diego would continue to utilize the property in its existing capacity as an arts museum.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Harrington
Agency Name
University of California
Job Title
Director, Physical and Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Kettner Boulevard and W B Street
Zip
92101
Other Location Info
1100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, California 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301; Common Sense, 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, “Existing Facilities;” Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 15301). The project is exempt because it involves acquisition of an existing building with negligible or no expansion of use beyond existing conditions and no change in land use. None of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply. On a separate and independent basis, the acquisition is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because there would be a change in ownership in the property with no change in use, and therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the acquisition by itself would have a significant effect on the environment. The action does not commit the university to any future redevelopment. Any future action on the property would be subject to additional CEQA documentation and approval by the Regents (or delegate), and is not a subject of the proposed transaction.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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