Victoria Elementary School Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024031100
Public Agency
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Document Title
Victoria Elementary School Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/28/2024
Document Description
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District proposes to convert one existing classroom into a TK classroom to accommodate the 20 incoming TK students and construct four modular classrooms in the southeast portion of the campus. Specifically, Room 9, in Building D would be converted into a TK classroom. The proposed project would create a new shared TK/K area on campus. An existing shade structure shall be removed from the TK/K play area and the paving shall be extended to provide additional room for a larger shade structure. The TK/K play area would receive new playground equipment to accommodate TK and Kindergarten ages. The project would require the removal of existing fencing to extend and enclose the new shared TK/K area.
The proposed project would develop a new concrete hardscape area to construct and place four modular classrooms upon, south of the existing basketball courts. The classrooms would be utilized for a counselor, psychologist, speech and language room, a reading intervention room, and Room 14 would be relocated to one of the new modular classrooms. With the construction of four modular classrooms the existing containers on-site would be required to be relocated 20 feet away from the classroom buildings. The storage container would be placed on the southern portion of campus along the eastern boundary of the school boundaries.
The proposed project would also provide improvements to the existing library building on campus. These improvements would include internal finishings and technology upgrades. Additionally, some of the existing fencing separating the Kindergarten areas from the rest of the campus will be demolished and new fencing will be placed to accommodate the new shared TK/K area. The proposed project will benefit the district, students, and staff by improving the educational environment and safety.
Contact Information
Name
Erica DiCioccio
Agency Name
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Job Title
Facilities Planning Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Costa Mesa
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92627
Parcel #
422-032-06, 422-442-01, 422-442-02
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CCR §15301, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed improvements to one existing classroom, the existing library building, and the relocation of the storage containers are exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Section 15301), which includes interior or exterior alterations, involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances and restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment. Building improvements would include internal finishings and technology upgrades. The existing storage containers on the school blacktop would be relocated further south along the eastern boundary of the Victoria ES boundaries and would still serve the same function and purpose as before. Existing playground equipment will also be added and or replaced to accommodate the new incoming TK students and existing Kindergarten students. Existing fencing will also be demolished while new fencing will be installed to create a new shared TK/K area. The improvements would not alter the basic functions of the facilities and would not increase student capacity. Since the renovations 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 a shade structure, playground equipment, and extending fencing are exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303). The proposed shade structure and fencing are small new structures that will be located within the school campus. The shade structure would require an extended paved area for the shade structure. The shade structure and fencing improvements will create an enlarged TK/K area on campus to serve students on campus and not increase student capacity; the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to School
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed construction of four modular classrooms is exempt from CEQA under class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314). The four new modular classroom buildings will be located within the school campus and will increase the total number of classrooms by four and would not increase student capacity by more than 25 percent. The four modular classrooms would be required to accommodate the TK/K program and existing students on campus and would not itself increase student capacity on campus. Additionally, the student population will increase by 20 students, which is an approximately 7 percent increase in the student population. Consequently, the project would not increase student capacity by more than 25 percent. Since the new buildings would be located within the same campus and will not increase the school classrooms by ten nor increase student capacity by 25 percent, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15314.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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