Augmentation of Electrical Service Capacity - Napa State Hospital
Summary
SCH Number
2025120055
Public Agency
California Department of State Hospitals
(DSH)
Document Title
Augmentation of Electrical Service Capacity - Napa State Hospital
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/2/2025
Document Description
The proposed project consists of replacement of an existing 2,500KVA electrical transformer with a 3000KVA transformer to service primary metering for distribution and the addition of a 3000KVA transformer to serve the HVAC upgrade for Building 282. The project involves demolition of an idle cooling tower to provide space for the new transformer and installation of an equipment pad for the new equipment as well as connections for the new equipment.
Contact Information
Name
Kris Badkar
Agency Name
Department of State Hospitals
Job Title
Chief Construction Officer, DSH Facilities Planning, Construction & Management
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Meredith Harvan
Agency Name
Department of General Services
Job Title
Project Director III, DGS, RESD, PMDB
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Napa
Counties
Napa
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
2100 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa CA 94558
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 - 15301 Existing Facilities and Class 4 -15304 Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor upgrades/improvements at an existing building/facility and involves negligible or no expansion of the existing building use. Several buildings on the Napa State Hospital campus have been determined to individually meet National Register eligibility. Review of the project plans by a Preservation Architect determined that none of the work being proposed would occur in the historic district and the work that is occurring is compatible with typical work at a state-owned facility. Project ground disturbance will occur within previously disturbed areas and it is limited in scope. The project will not have a significant effect on resources in the area. The State has confirmed no exceptions to the exemption apply.