BTU Chico Office Space Lease
Summary
SCH Number
2026041271
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
BTU Chico Office Space Lease
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/28/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is proposing to lease an existing office with approximately 2,018 sf. The space will be utilized for approximately seven staff members, and no tenant improvements are proposed.
Contact Information
Name
Christina L Snow
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Lakewest Drive
Zip
95928
State Highways
State Highway 32
Schools
Marsh Junior High School
Waterways
California Park Lake
Other Location Info
901 Bruce Road
Chico, CA 95928
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves leasing an existing facility. No tenant improvements are proposed. This project fits under Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Class 1 projects consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project consists of entering into a new lease for office space within an existing building. Field review by CAL FIRE staff confirmed that no exceptions apply that would preclude the use of a notice of exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forestland/timberland, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation/ traffic, utilities and service systems, or to wildfire. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at 1131 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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