House of Metamorphosis Demolition
Summary
SCH Number
2026040381
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
House of Metamorphosis Demolition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/9/2026
Document Description
The project consists of demolition of the County of San Diego’s House of Metamorphosis, which includes several structures totaling approximately 7,000 square feet. Demolition work includes removing all above-slab buildings, systems and components, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, envelope, cladding and roof walls, stairways, window, flooring, doors, utilities, plumbing fixtures, and lighting systems. The project also includes lead and asbestos abatement, removal and disposal of landscaping, office furniture, equipment, supplies, and other items. All materials will be removed from project site and disposed of pursuant to applicable regulations. A security fence will be installed around the property perimeter following demolition.
Contact Information
Name
Marcus Lubich
Agency Name
County of San Diego General Services
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Market and 30th Streets
Zip
92102
Parcel #
760-227-23-00
State Highways
75 and 94
Other Location Info
2970 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102 (APN 760-227-23-00)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The structures to be demolished and removed have been determined not eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historic Resources, and the Local Register, and does not meet the qualifications for a historical resource pursuant to CEQA or a significant historic site under the RPO, as evaluated by a County approved consultant in the House of Metamorphosis Historic Resources Evaluation Report, dated April 3, 2026. The structure is located in an urbanized area and there is a pressing need to demolish the structure as the property is not currently in use and is an attractive nuisance posing a health and safety risk. The project will not result in expansion of the existing use. Further, no exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the project. The project will not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; does not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; will not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; does not damage scenic resources within a designated state scenic highway; and is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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