El Cajon Library Cooling Tower Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026090427
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
El Cajon Library Cooling Tower Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/10/2026
Document Description
The project consists of replacing an existing cooling tower and associated components at the existing El Cajon Library.
Contact Information
Name
Marcus Lubich
Agency Name
County of San Diego General Services
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
El Cajon
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Claydelle Ave and E. Douglas
Zip
92020
Parcel #
488-192-08-00
Other Location Info
201 E. Douglas El Cajon, CA 92020 (APN: 488-192-08-00)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities; 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
This major maintenance project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities as it involves replacing an existing cooling tower and its components within an existing library with no expansion of the existing use of the building. This major maintenance project is also categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302, Replacement and Reconstruction as it involves replacing an existing cooling tower and its components within an existing library on the same site and the new cooling tower and components will have same purpose and size of the cooling tower being replaced. Further, no exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the project. The project will not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; does not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; will not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; does not damage scenic resources within a designated state scenic highway; and is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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