Geffen Academy at UCLA

SCH Number: 2016021050
Lead Agency: University of California, Los Angeles
Document Title: Geffen Academy at UCLA
Document Type: EIR - Draft EIR
Received: 6/6/2016
Present Land Use: Kinross Building at UCLA Campus (Designated as Public Facility in the City of Los Angeles General Plan and Zoning)

Document Description: The proposed Project involves the renovation of the existing Kinross Building and adjacent areas for the Geffen Academy at UCLA, a 6th through 12th grade college preparatory school. There would be up to 620 new students and 109 faculty/staff. A new driveway would be constructed at Kinross Avenue to allow vehicles to exit the project site. The Academy is planned to open for grades 6 and 9 in the 2017-2018 school year, with full enrollment in all grades expected by the 2020-2021 school year.

Contact Information: Tracy Dudman
University of California, Los Angeles
1060 Veteran Avenue, CPB
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone : (310) 206-9255

Review Period Start: 6/6/2016
Review Period End: 7/20/2016
Development Type: Educational (6-12th grade classes in existing 75,000 gsf building)
Local Action: Site Plan
Project Issues: Air Quality Drainage/Absorption Economics/Jobs Noise Population/Housing Balance Public Services Recreation/Parks Schools/Universities Sewer Capacity Toxic/Hazardous Traffic/Circulation Water Quality Water Supply Land Use Cumulative Effects Other Other Issues: GHG
Reviewing Agencies: California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5 Department of Toxic Substances Control Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 4 Resources Agency State Lands Commission Caltrans, District 7