University Center Site Demolition
Summary
SCH Number
2025070575
Public Agency
University of California San Diego
Document Title
University Center Site Demolition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/15/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would include the demolition of eleven structures, University Center buildings 104-112, 214 and 215, totaling approximately 22,500 gross square feet, and the adjacent surface parking lot. These mostly one-story buildings, ranging in age from 53 to 70 years old, have been deteriorating, require extensive ongoing and costly maintenance, and no longer serve the functional needs of the campus. In addition, if they remain, some would require seismic improvements per the UC Seismic Safety Policy. Most of the occupants of these buildings would be relocated to the future Triton Center, a separately approved project that is currently in construction. The approximately 2.0-acre site would be restored with softscape to create a passive open space area. The proposed project scope would remove some existing landscaping but would preserve as much as possible, including preservation of the existing Metrosideros tree (New Zealand Christmas tree).
Contact Information
Name
Alison Buckley
Agency Name
University of California, San Diego
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
La Jolla
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Rupertus Lane, Myers Drive, and Lyman Lane
Zip
92093
Total Acres
2.0
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1: Existing Facilities, which includes demolition and removal of individual structures. No exceptions to an exemption apply per 15300.2.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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