First Church of Christ Scientist Remodel and Addition
Summary
SCH Number
2026090363
Public Agency
City of La Mesa
Document Title
First Church of Christ Scientist Remodel and Addition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/9/2026
Document Description
Project proponent and beneficiary First Church of Christ Scientist proposes to obtain a conditional use permit and remodel the existing reading room and construct an addition to the reading room.
The project site is located in an existing building within the Downtown Commercial zone. Surrounding development is primarily commercial. Transit service is available from the La Mesa Boulevard Station located at La Mesa Boulevard and Spring Street. The site is zoned CD-D (Downtown Commercial/Urban Design Overlay). The Planning Commission reviewed and approved the project at a noticed public meeting on July 15, 2026, and the City Council ratified the Design Review Board’s approval on September 8, 2026. Assessor's Parcel Number: 494-410-21-00.
Contact Information
Name
Patrick Macpherson
Agency Name
City of La Mesa
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Elena Maring
Agency Name
First Church of Christian Science
Job Title
Treasurer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
La Mesa
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
La Mesa Blvd and 3rd Street
Zip
91942
Parcel #
494-410-21-00
Other Location Info
8370 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The addition to the church/reading room is a small structure and will occur within the
footprint of the building location as the demolition associated with the project. The project meets all conditions necessary
to qualify for the exemption and none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 apply. Therefore, the project complies
with the exemption standards established in the CEQA guidelines.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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