Valley Center Fire Station Energy Efficiency Retrofit Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025080499
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Valley Center Fire Station Energy Efficiency Retrofit Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2025
Document Description
As part of the State of California’s energy efficiency standards CAL FIRE is retrofitting existing buildings to comply with California legislation to reduce greenhouse gases. The project consists of the replacement of electrical and mechanical equipment for lighting and renewable energy/solar at an existing facility. No expansion or ground disturbance will occur.
Contact Information
Name
Valerie Keisler
Agency Name
Department of General Services
Job Title
Energy Savings Program Manager
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Christina Snow
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Valley Center
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Jana Lane
Zip
92082
Other Location Info
14940 Vesper Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Section 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
This project fits under §15302 (c) Replacement or Reconstruction. The project activities would replace existing mechanical and electrical systems to increase efficiency as mandated by California legislation. No exceptions apply which would
preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. CAL FIRE has concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forestland/timberland, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation/traffic, utilities and service systems, or to wildfire. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at the CAL FIRE Valley Center Fire Station located at the project site address.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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