Portervillle Development Center HVAC System Improvement Project, Residential Buildings 17, 18, 25, 26, Auditorium, Gymnasium, and Recreation Complex
Summary
SCH Number
2026040965
Public Agency
Department of Developmental Services
Document Title
Portervillle Development Center HVAC System Improvement Project, Residential Buildings 17, 18, 25, 26, Auditorium, Gymnasium, and Recreation Complex
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/21/2026
Document Description
The proposed project will modernize the HVAC system by replacing equipment in seven buildings at the Porterville Development Center. Four of the seven are residential buildings (Buildings 17, 18, 25, and 26). In addition, HVAC units will also be replaced in the Auditorium, Gymnasium and the Recreation Center.
Contact Information
Name
David Brownson
Agency Name
California Department of Developmental Services
Job Title
Associate Construction Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Anthony Yim
Agency Name
California Department of General Services
Job Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Porterville
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA 93257
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 - 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 allows for the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public facilities or mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Residential Buildings 17, 18, 25, 26, and the Auditorium are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and are included on the state master list of state-owned historic resources as contributors to the Porterville State Hospital Historic District. The Gymnasium and Recreation Complex are not contributors to the historic district. The project plans were reviewed by a Preservation Architect and determined to be in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Therefore, the project will not have an adverse effect on the historic nature of the resources. The State has confirmed no exceptions to the exemption apply,