Porter Ranch Community School Phase 2 Classroom Addition
Summary
SCH Number
2024050918
Public Agency
Los Angeles Unified School District
Document Title
Porter Ranch Community School Phase 2 Classroom Addition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/21/2024
Document Description
The proposed Project will install three 48-foot by 40-foot, one-story portable buildings to accommodate six classrooms at Porter Ranch Community School (Campus). The Project also includes the demolition of an existing grass area, concrete curb, and irrigation as well as the installation of new asphalt, solar reflective coating, fencing, tree wells, concrete seating, irrigation, and connections to existing utilities, as necessary. The Board of Education approved the Project's budget of $2,898,919 on May 7, 2024.
Minor work will include improvements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements including those of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Division of State Architect (DSA), California Environmental Quality (CEQA), and Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
The Project will be implemented per all applicable State, federal, and local regulations, as well as all District Standards and Specifications; such as those provided in the updated Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects (SCs) as adopted by the Board of Education in
December 2023. LAUSD's SCs, design guidelines, and best management practices are designed to be incorporated into the Project design in order to avoid or limit potential adverse impacts associated with the District's projects. The beneficiaries of this Project are the students, faculty, staff, families, school supporters, and the community at large who may request access to the facilities and grounds of the Campus pursuant to the Civic Center act (CA Ed. Code Sections 38130-38139).
Contact Information
Name
Bryan Ramos Fernandez, AICP
Agency Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Sesnon Boulevard and Mason Avenue
Zip
91326
Total Acres
10.34
Parcel #
2701002911
Schools
Porter Ranch Community
Waterways
Browns Canyon Wash
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, 15311, AND 15314
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 Existing Facilities
The proposed Project will install three 48-foot by 40-foot, one-story portable buildings to accommodate six classrooms at Porter Ranch Community School (Campus). The Project also includes the demolition of an existing grass area, concrete curb, and irrigation as well as the installation of new asphalt, solar reflective coating, fencing, tree wells, concrete seating, irrigation, and connections to existing utilities, as necessary. The Project will not generate growth or require the addition or construction of new or expanded facilities. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction
The proposed Project will install three 48-foot by 40-foot, one-story portable buildings to accommodate six classrooms. The Project also includes the demolition of an existing grass area, concrete curb, and irrigation as well as the installation of new asphalt, solar reflective coating, fencing, tree wells, concrete seating, irrigation,
and connections to existing utilities, as necessary. The proposed Project will not result in an increase or alteration of the current use, function, or capacity of the existing Campus. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15302.
Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
The proposed Project will install three 48-foot by 40-foot, one-story portable buildings to accommodate six classrooms that qualify as small facilities or structures. Therefore, the Project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
Section 15311 - Accessory Structures
The proposed Project will install three 48-foot by 40-foot, one-story portable buildings to accommodate six classrooms. These components of the Project qualify as the construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to existing school facilities. These structures are minor accessories to the existing Campus. Therefore, the Project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15311.
Section 15314-Minor Additions to Schools
The proposed Project will install three 48-foot by 40-foot, one-story portable buildings to accommodate six classrooms. Porter Ranch is one of Los Angeles' fastest growing neighborhoods due to the construction of new residential subdivisions. Porter Ranch Community School serves grades K-8 students and reached its maximum capacity for the 2023-2024 school year and was not able to enroll 67 students due to capacity
limitations. Total enrollment at the school is projected to increase to 1,434 students by the 2024-2025 school year, based on enrollment trends and additional housing development. The proposed Project will increase the total classroom count from 57 to 63, enabling the School to serve additional neighborhood students. The Project will not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or add ten classrooms. Therefore, the Project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15314.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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