Acquisition of 215 Acres of Natural Land along Coast Road, Santa Cruz
Summary
SCH Number
2025081307
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
Acquisition of 215 Acres of Natural Land along Coast Road, Santa Cruz
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/28/2025
Document Description
The project consists of an acquisition of approximately 215 acres of natural land (Property) located in Santa Cruz adjacent to the University of California, Santa Cruz Campus Natural Reserve, Moore Creek Preserve, Wilder Ranch, and the Mima Meadow. The Property consists of two parcels: APN 059-041-36 (14.35 acres) and APN 059-041-37 (200.68 acres) and is primarily undisturbed coastal prairie, coastal scrub, and riparian habitat land.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Harrington
Agency Name
University of California
Job Title
Director, Physical and Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
215.03
Parcel #
059-041-36, 059-041-37
Other Location Info
APN 059-041-36 (14.35 acres) and APN 059-041-37 (200.68 acres)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The University has determined that the proposed land ownership transfer is also categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) because there will be no expansion of the existing use and 15325 (Class 25, Transfers of Ownership of Interest in Land to Preserve Natural Conditions and Historical Resources).
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense Exemption (Sec. 15061(b)(3))
Reasons for Exemption
The University has determined that the proposed land ownership transfer is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061).
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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