Foothills Field Office Annex Foundation Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2026030880
Public Agency
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Document Title
Foothills Field Office Annex Foundation Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (District) is proposing to make minor structural alterations to the existing Foothills Field Office Annex (Annex) to re-level the foundation flooring and prevent future settlement. The Annex, located in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, is a 3,950 sq. ft., one-story, mid-20th century timber-frame building on a concrete foundation with brick cladding at the exposed foundation walls. The interior flooring within the perimeter of the Annex has developed a noticeable slope, indicating potential foundation settlement issues. The District proposes to adjust the leveling of the Annex foundation and prevent future settlement by selectively removing (and replacing) brick veneer and stairs, installing concrete piers and pile connections, removing (and reinstalling) studs, and leveling the floor and interior footing. Approximately 3,700 sq. ft. of exterior grading is proposed at the perimeter of the structure to direct water away from the foundation. The Project has an estimated construction duration of one month.
The Annex was evaluated as part of the Deer Hollow Farm Historic Resource Evaluation (March 2022) and was deemed to be a non-contributing structure to the Deer Hollow Farm historic district.
Contact Information
Name
Jared Hart
Agency Name
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area, Unincorporated
Parcel #
351-09-024
Other Location Info
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures and facilities involving neglig1ble or no expansion of existing or former use. Class 1 (d) includes the restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety. The proposed project includes foundation repairs to an existing structure to relevel the structure and prevent future settlement.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic. trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Class 4 (a) includes grading on land with a slope of less than 10 percent. Minor exterior grading at the perimeter of the structure is proposed to divert water away from the foundation.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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