Candlestick Point Climate Solutions Laboratory
Summary
SCH Number
2026070448
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Candlestick Point Climate Solutions Laboratory
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/13/2026
Document Description
The Candlestick Point Climate Solutions Laboratory project consists of preparing final designs; preparing and submitting permit applications; and constructing a greenhouse, seed lab, workspaces, and storage unit to propagate plants for shoreline habitat restoration in San Francisco. The project will address the urgent need for habitat restoration and climate adaptation in the southeastern region of San Francisco. The greenhouse, seed lab, workspaces, and storage unit are collectively referred to as the Climate Solutions Laboratory, which will serve the Bayview Hunters Point community and the surrounding area in San Francisco.
Contact Information
Name
Erica Johnson
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Hollis Pierce-Jenkins
Agency Name
Literacy for Environmental Justice
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
San Francisco
Counties
San Francisco
Regions
Citywide, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
1150 Carroll Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (14 Cal. Code Regs. §15303) because the scope consists of the construction of a limited number of new, small facilities and minor alterations to the land that do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Specifically, the project involves the installation of modular storage and workspace units, and interpretive signage on a site not exceeding five acres. These activities are consistent with the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities and do not involve significant grading or adverse environmental impacts.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land (14 Cal. Code Regs. §15304) because the scope consists of the construction of a limited number of new, small facilities and minor alterations to the land that do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Specifically, the project involves the installation of modular storage and workspace units, and interpretive signage on a site not exceeding five acres. These activities are consistent with the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities and do not involve significant grading or adverse environmental impacts.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects (14 Cal. Code Regs. §15333) because the scope consists of the construction of a limited number of new, small facilities and minor alterations to the land that do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Specifically, the project involves the installation of modular storage and workspace units, and interpretive signage on a site not exceeding five acres. These activities are consistent with the California Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities and do not involve significant grading or adverse environmental impacts.
County Clerk
San Francisco
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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