CITY OF FRESNO
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
THE PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN IS DETEMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19 OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES.
CONTACT: Samuel Nadores, Professional Engineer
City of Fresno – Department of Public Utilities
1626 E Street
Fresno, CA 93706
Phone: 559-621-1602
Email: [email protected]
PROJECT TITLE: Roof Membrane Replacement at Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF)
Administration Building
PROJECT LOCATIONS: Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility 5607 W Jensen Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes removal of existing thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof system, roof insulation and related flashing elements down to the metal deck, installation of a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing system, insulation and related flashing elements with a 20- year
manufacturer warranty and repair of damaged metal roof
decking.
The Project is exempt under Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Under Section 15301/Class 1, projects are exempt from CEQA requirements when the y consist of 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.
Under Section 15302/Class 2, projects are exempt from CEQA requirements when they consist of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as t he structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
The Project described herein represents the recommended replacement of the existing roof system and repair of damaged metal roof decking at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) Administration Building . The specific work tasks are as follows:
• Demolition and replacement of existing thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof system, roof insulation and related flashing elements down to the metal deck with new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing system, insulation, and related flashing elements.
• Repair of damaged metal roof decking.
As su ch, th e demolition, replacement, and repair work are exempt under Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2.
The Project will not expand the use of the existing facility, nor will it relocate any existing facilities or structures. The Project merely represents recommended repairs and replacements to prevent further intrusion and damage to the facility due to water leaks.
None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, apply:
(a) Location The Project is not located in a sensitive environment or an environmental resource of hazardous or critical
concern as designated by federal, state, or local
agencies. The work is entirely located at the RWRF.
(b) Cumulative Impact The Project will not have a cumulative negative impact over time that is significant. The Project
merely entails repair and/or replacement work at an
existing facility.
(c) Significant Effect The Project will not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. All work
will be limited to an existing facility at the RWRF.
(d) Scenic Highways The Project will not result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings,
or similar resources,
within a highway officially designated as a state
scenic highway. The Project is not located near
scenic highways.
(e) Hazardous Waste Sites The Project is not located on a hazardous waste site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to
Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
(f) Historical Resources The Project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
The existing facilities at the RWRF are not
considered historical resources.
Furthermore, the proposed project is not expected to have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, a categorical exemption, as noted above, has been prepared for the project.
Date: May 3, 2023
Prepared by: Samuel Nadores, PE