Ocean Beach Library Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2025031145
Public Agency
City of San Diego
Document Title
Ocean Beach Library Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/26/2025
Document Description
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (CDP) to allow for the demol1t1on of the existing, two-story annex building on an adjacent City-owned parcel located at 4817 Santa Monica Avenue to facilitate the renovation and expansion of the existing historic branch library located at 4801 Santa Monica Avenue. The existing, single-story 4,648 square-foot historic library, originally constructed in 1928, would remain and include an interior remodel. The proposed 4,136 square-foot expansion would include a new community room, restrooms, and an additional 600-square foot courtyard area for a total 9,384 square foot building area (existing and proposed). The annex building to be demolished was originally constructed in 1964 and determined not to be historic. The existing library entry on the corner of Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Santa Monica Avenue would continue to function as the main building entry. The h1stonc portion of the library would remain intact on the exterior, except with the removal of some wall and/ or window portions necessary to connect to the new addition. This new addition is meant to compliment, yet not emulate the historic style of the original building. The architectural plans have been reviewed by qualified historic staff for consistency with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (Standard 9) and the City's Historical Resources Regulations. Site work for the
project would include minimal grading, new landscaping and hardscaping, biofiltration features, with some off-site work including ut11it1es connections and sidewalk repairs which would match existing color and scoring patterns in accordance with City requirements. Eight parking spaces would be provided on-street (Santa Monica Avenue) and an additional 12 parking spaces on-site at the rear of the library with access off the alley from Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. The project would utilize sustainable design strategies to seek at a minimum a LEED Silver certification. The project is
scheduled to be constructed utilizing the Design/ Build delivery method that would be implemented at the completion of the Bridging Documents. The 0.60-acre (26,136 square-foot) project site is zoned Commercial-Community (CC-4-2) and designated for lnst1tut1onal (Library) and Community Commercial as 1dent1f1ed in the Ocean Beach Community Plan. The site is also located within the following overlay zones: Coastal Overlay (non-appealable), Coastal Height Limit, Business Improvement District, Complete Communities-Housing Solutions, Complete Communities-Mobility Choices, Parking Impact, Transit Priority Area, Airport Land Use Compat1b1lrty Plan (ALCUP) for NAS North Island and San Diego International Airport (SDIA), Airport Influence Area (NAS North Island Review Area 2 and SDIA Review Area 1 ), 60-65 CNEL ALUCP Noise Contour (SDIA) FM Part 77. Assessor's Parcel Number (APNs): 448-301-1200 and 448-301-1300. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 25 through 28 in Block 77 and Lots 29 and 30 in Block 53 of Ocean Beach, In the City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State of Calrforn1a, According to Map thereof No. 279, filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, May 28, 1887).
Contact Information
Name
Anne Jarque
Agency Name
City of San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Shannon Stoks
Agency Name
City of San Diego Engineering & Capital Projects
Job Title
Associate Engineer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Zip
92107
Total Acres
0.60
Other Information
Coastal Development Permit
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(I) (Existing Facilities/Demolition), 15331 (Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation), and 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The City of San Diego determined that the project would qualify to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to 15301 (I) (Existing Facilities/Demolition), 15331
(Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation), and 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects); and where the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 would not apply. The project was determined to be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Treatment of Historic Structures and does not involve impacts to any other resources under CEQA. The project would require demolition of a non-historic annex building to expand the existing historic library to house additional library functions. The project would be constructed to protect the quality of this historical resources and
the action would not result any significant impacts. This project meets the criteria set forth in CEQA Section 15301 which allows for demolition and removal of individual small structures; Section 15331 which allows for the construction of new additions to historic buildings when reviewed for consistency with the Secretary of the Interior Standards; and Section 15332 which allows for infill development when all the criteria in the subsection have been met; and where the exceptions listed in CEQA Section 15300.2 would not apply. The site Is not included on any list compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 for hazardous waste sites.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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