The Arboretum Visitor Plaza Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021050335
Public Agency
Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation
Document Title
The Arboretum Visitor Plaza Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/17/2021
Document Description
The Arboretum Visitor Plaza Project (project) will create a new arrival and entrance experience for visitors to the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The project will improve accessibility and include new landscaping that prioritizes stormwater management through the use of rain gardens to receive and cleanse runoff. Specifically, the proposed project is comprised of the following components:
• The Arrival Plaza will expand the current entrance and include featured plantings that highlight regionally iconic plants.
• The Welcome Pavilion will restore the historic 1956 gatehouse with four admission ticket windows, including one ADA accessible window, and give more prominence and access to the membership office.
• The Welcome Plaza will be improved to include enhancements, such as a visitor information kiosk, adjacent seating, restrooms, and beverage hospitality, to better connect visitors with the educational experiences, botanical diversity, and family adventures of the Arboretum landscape.
• The South Lot Improvements will create accessible parking and an accessible path of travel from the existing South Parking Lot to the new Arrival Plaza.
Contact Information
Name
Julie Yom
Agency Name
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Arcadia
Counties
Los Angeles
Zip
91007
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(a) (d) (h), 15303 (e), and 15304 (a) (b)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt under CEQA according to sections 15301 (a)(d)(h), 15303(e) and 15304 (a)(b), because the project provides for interior and exterior alterations, restoration of deteriorated structures to meet current standards of public health and safety, maintenance of existing landscaping, construction of small new structures, minor alterations to land, new landscaping and will not involve the removal of healthy, mature, and scenic trees.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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