Foothill Ranch Elementary School Modernization Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023070418
Public Agency
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Document Title
Foothill Ranch Elementary School Modernization Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2023
Document Description
The proposed project includes improvements/modernization to existing buildings, construction of six shade structures and fencing, and the placement of a new modular classroom building (building V3). Modernization improvements include technology upgrades and learning environment upgrades. The total classroom number will be increased from 49 to 51, but the proposed project will not increase student capacity as students will be dispersed throughout the additional classrooms to create smaller classroom sizes. The proposed project will benefit the district, students, and staff by improving the educational environment and safety.
Contact Information
Name
Doug Monfils
Agency Name
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
Job Title
Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Construction
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Lake Forest
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Torino Drive and Lunette Avenue
Zip
92610
Total Acres
12
State Highways
State Route 241
Other Location Info
1 Torino Drive,
Lake Forest CA, 92610
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CCR §15301, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed modernization/improvements of the existing bathroom and classroom buildings are exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Section 15301), which includes “[i]nterior or exterior alterations, involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances” and “[R]estoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment…”. The modernization includes technology upgrades and interior renovations. Since the modernization/ improvements are located in the same site and will not expand any renovated structure, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15301.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, CCR §15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed construction of six shade structures and fencing are exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303). Since the new fencing and shade structures are small structures and considered minor additions to the existing school campus and will not increase student capacity the project is exempt from CEQA under Sections 15303.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to School
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed modular classroom building is exempt from CEQA under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314). Since the new modular classroom building is a minor addition to the existing school and the proposed project will not increase student capacity or increase classrooms on campus by more than 10 classrooms, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15314.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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