Head House 50 Repair Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2025080710
Public Agency
University of California, Davis
Document Title
Head House 50 Repair Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2025
Document Description
The Head House 50 Repair Restoration Project will repair fire damage to a small plant research building in South Campus. The project will restore the building back to its original use in a ‘like for like’ manner. The project scope includes demolition and debris removal; smoke and soot cleaning; structural repairs; and insulation and drywall repairs. Code upgrades to the site include accessibility parking and pathways, eye wash, safety shower, and fire alarm system. Flooring and interior finishes will also be replaced and repaired.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Davis
Agency Name
UC Davis
Job Title
Director of Campus and Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unicorporated Area
Counties
Solano
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
1101 Old Davis Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (15301) - Existing Facilities and Class 2 (15302) Replacement
Reasons for Exemption
The repair and replacement of an existing structure qualifies as categorically exempt under Exemption Class 1 of the Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This exemption applies to the repair of existing public or private structures, and restoration and rehabilitation of damaged structures involving negligible or no expansion of an existing use. On a separate and independent basis, the project also qualifies as categorically exempt under Exemption Class 2. This exemption applies to the replacement or reconstruction of buildings as their existing location with the same size and purpose as the original building. In addition, none of the exceptions for application of a categorical exemption apply to this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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