Grant UTK-8 School Whole Site Modernization Phase II Project
10 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019039131
Lead Agency
San Diego Unified School District
Document Title
Grant UTK-8 School Whole Site Modernization Phase II Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/16/2025
Document Description
Phase 1 of the Grant UTK-8 Whole Site Modernization Project (Proposed Project)
includes site work to include removal of portable classrooms, site demo, grading and underground utilities, procurement and installation of long lead system components and renovation of 2 existing UTK classrooms. Phase 2 includes the construction of the new administration building, counseling center and UTK-8 classroom. Phase 3 includes construction of new kindergarten classrooms, one new UTK classroom and one Science UTK-5 classroom; demolition of the existing administration/classroom building. Phase 4 includes removal of remaining portables, the construction of the new multi-purpose room and gym, middle school classrooms, special education classrooms; library, and miscellaneous support spaces. Phase 5 includes construction of remaining site work, play areas and field. To facilitate the proposed project, interim housing will be installed at the Harold J. Ballard Center located at 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110 and includes minor alterations to ten existing portable classroom buildings; alterations to one existing portable restroom building for accessibility compliance; construction one portable building for staff lounge/work room; construction of eight portable classroom buildings; and construction of two new portable restroom buildings. The scope also includes construction of a new lunch shelter, artificial grass field, a new pedestrian ramp to connect lower and upper
campus, and other site renovations such as hardscape, landscape, and utility improvements. Construction of the Proposed Project would begin in October of 2026 and last through January of 2030. The interim housing project would begin in May of 2025 and last through June of 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Paul Garcia-Craivanu
Agency Name
San Diego Unified School District
Job Title
Civil/Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
various
Other Location Info
Grant UTK-8: 1425 Washington Pl, San Diego, CA 92103
Harold J. Ballard Center: 2375 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
San Diego Unified School District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Diego
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://sandiegounified.diligent.community/Portal/Welcome.aspx
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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