Department of Mental Health - 635 Commerce Avenue, Palmdale
Summary
SCH Number
2026050981
Public Agency
Los Angeles County
Document Title
Department of Mental Health - 635 Commerce Avenue, Palmdale
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/26/2026
Document Description
On May 19, 2026, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors authorized a new lease for space in the above-referenced Property. The County intends to use the leased space as office space which is the same use currently existing on the Property, with possible minor repair, maintenance and the rehabilitation of the existing facility.
Contact Information
Name
Joyce Chang
Agency Name
Los Angeles County
Job Title
Senior Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Damien Parker
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office and the Department of Mental Health
Job Title
Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Palmdale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Commerce Ave / Trade Center Dr
Zip
93551
Parcel #
3003-080-009
State Highways
14
Railways
AV Line Train Station
Schools
Ocotillo Elementary School / Yucca Elementary School
Other Location Info
635 Commerce Ave. Palmdale, CA 93551
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Existing Facilities, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Lease provides for the use of the existing facility along with the possible minor repairs, maintenance, rehabilitation involving no expansion of the existing use. In addition, based on the lease terms, the project will comply with all applicable regulations, and there are no cumulative impacts, unusual circumstances, damage to scenic highways, listing on hazardous waste site lists compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5, or indications that it may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource that would make the exemption inapplicable.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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