Cal Poly Pomona - Classroom/Laboratory/Administration Tower Demolition and Building Renovation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022040221
Public Agency
California State University, Pomona
(CPP)
Document Title
Cal Poly Pomona - Classroom/Laboratory/Administration Tower Demolition and Building Renovation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/11/2022
Document Description
The project would involve the demolition of the southwestern portion of the CLA building complex (Buildings
1, 2 and the CLA tower), renovation of the remaining building in the complex (Building 3), reconstructed utility
connections, and landscaping and hardscape improvements. Constructed in 1993, the CLA building complex
is identified as Building #98, Classroom/Lab/Administration Building, on the campus master plan map; the
administrative offices have been relocated to Building #121 to the south.
The project would begin with the demolition of the southwestern portion of the building complex, which
includes the CLA tower, through dismantling/deconstruction. The demolition footprint would be graded and a
new lower-level exterior wall, stairs, ramps, guardrails, and walkway access for Building 3 would be
constructed. The project would involve the reconfiguration of the Maximizing Engineering Potential (MEP)
Center within Building 3 and reconstructed utility connections. Building 3 would continue to house classrooms
upon project completion.
The project would conclude with the creation of a paved ADA-accessible path and other hardscape, and the
construction of a Japanese Garden Extension/addition of a Discovery Garden, which would expand the existing
Japanese Garden that currently borders the CLA Building to the north and west to occupy the original footprints
of Buildings 1 and 2. The majority of the existing Japanese Garden would remain as is, but the eastern
perimeter would be modified to accommodate the new Discovery Garden. Vehicular access to the project site
would be via Red Gum Lane and Voorhis Circle. No new parking spaces would be constructed; the parking
spaces adjacent to Building 3 would be retained.
Construction of the project would take place from June 2022 to March 2023. Project completion and
operation is anticipated in 2023.
Contact Information
Name
Danny Wu
Agency Name
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Job Title
Executive Director, Campus Planning Transportation and Sustainability
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Pomona
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Located west of Red Gum Lane and Voorhis Park, north of the Student Services Building (Building
Zip
91768
Other Location Info
Address: Classroom/Laboratory/Administration (CLA) Building (Building #98), located on the California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) campus, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, California
91768
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines §15302, State class number: Class 2
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction), as the project would
demolish existing buildings (Buildings 1, 2, and the CLA tower) that do not meet current seismic safety
standards, reconstruct a portion of a building (Building 3) in the same complex to improve its seismic
performance, and reconstruct and upgrade utilities serving Building 3. Building 3 would continue to serve the
same purpose as at present and the project would not increase building capacity by more than 50 percent.
Therefore, the project is consistent with Categorical Exemption Class 2 qualifying criteria.
The Project does not meet any of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines
§15300.2. Specifically, the Project would not: (1) be located in a sensitive environment; (2) have a significant
cumulative impact; (3) have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; (4) result
in damage to scenic resources; (5) be located on a site included on any list compiled pursuant to state law; or
(6) cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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