Marina Branch Library Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024121103
Public Agency
City of San Mateo
Document Title
Marina Branch Library Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/23/2024
Document Description
The project proposes to resolve settlement issues at the library with deep helical piles to underpin the existing foundation. The project would install approximately 158 piles, ranging in size from 2.875-inches to 3.5-inches, to a depth of approximately 60 feet. To install the piles, the existing building's interior floor would be removed to allow access to the foundation. Piles would be screwed into the ground with a bobcat or walk-behind and no pile driving would be required. The project would also include American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements throughout the site and interior spaces. Site drainage improvements such as adding gutters to the building and replacement of landscaping around the library perimeter would also be implemented by the project. In addition, the project would remove the rear deck to allow access for pile installation and relocate it to the south side of the library. Other minor exterior/interior improvements (e.g., roof replacement, lighting, external/indoor painting, flooring, HV AC equipment, electrical fixtures, restrooms, etc.) would also be completed. The project would remove a total of five trees from the project site.
Contact Information
Name
Karen Cornejo (Magallanes)
Agency Name
City of San Mateo
Job Title
Assistant Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Mateo
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Susan Court/South Norfolk Street
Zip
94403
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities Section 15301; Class 2, Replacement and Reconstruction Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project would renovate the existing Marina Branch Library building's foundation, exterior, and interior. The project would not expand the existing library or change the functions or events that occur at it. Therefore, the proposed project would repair an existing facility and be a replacement or reconstruction in the same location and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. Per section 15300.2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, it has been determined that the Marina Branch Library Restoration is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code (i.e., Cortese List), the project would not result in a significant impact due to unusual circumstances, damage scenic resources, affect a historic resource, or result in a cumulative impact. For these reasons and those stated above, the project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit OPR’s Accessibility Site.