Thomas Edison Elementary School Renovation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022100649
Public Agency
Anaheim Elementary School District
(AESD)
Document Title
Thomas Edison Elementary School Renovation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2022
Document Description
The District proposes to develop a new 7,535-square-foot multi-use building, which includes two learning centers, flexible meeting rooms, innovation lab, a work room, and additional resources. The proposed project also includes two outdoor learning environments to the north and south of the multi-use building which including seating areas. The proposed project will relocate the tether ball courts and includes modifications to fencing around the multi-use building. The proposed project will benefit the district, students, and staff by improving the educational environment.
Contact Information
Name
Isela Vazquez
Agency Name
Anaheim Elementary School District
Job Title
Senior Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Anaheim
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
East Romney Drive and North Acacia Street
Zip
92805
State Highways
State Route 91
Other Location Info
Thomas Edison ES is located in the City of Anaheim, in Orange County. The City of Anaheim is in northern Orange County and is surrounded by the cities of Fullerton and Placentia to the north; Orange to the east; Stanton and Garden Grove to the south; and Cypress and Buena Park to the west. Regional access to the schools is from State Route 91 (SR 91) located 0.25 miles to the north. The project site at 1526 East Romneya Drive. Site boundaries include East Romney Drive to the north, Edison Park to the east, multifamily residential to the south, and North Acacia Street to the west.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, CCR §15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed fencing modifications and relocated tether ball courts are exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303), which includes “Accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences.” Since the proposed project includes modifications to fencing and relocation of the tether ball courts, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.
The proposed project was also reviewed for possible exceptions under Section 15300.2 and found that the exceptions do not apply. See Attachment to Notice of Exemption for further explanation of the evaluation, available for review at the District office.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to Schools
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed multi-use building is exempt from CEQA under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314), which consists of “minor additions to existing schools” and “does not increase original student capacity.” The proposed multi-use building would consist of a minor addition to the school and would not increase the original student capacity. Since the proposed multi-use building involves the construction of a minor structure accessory to an existing institutional facility, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15314.
The proposed project was also reviewed for possible exceptions under Section 15300.2 and found that the exceptions do not apply. See Attachment to Notice of Exemption for further explanation of the evaluation, available for review at the District office
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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