Children's Choice Academy / PL23-0301
Summary
SCH Number
2024080180
Public Agency
City of Escondido
Document Title
Children's Choice Academy / PL23-0301
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2024
Document Description
A modification to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for an existing preschool and childcare center to increase the number of children permitted at the facility from 70 to a maximum of 208 children (ages 6 weeks to 12 years old) and 20 staff members, within a 6.94-acre shopping center on East Valley Parkway. The site is in the CG zone (General Commercial) and located within the boundaries of the East Valley Parkway Area Plan. Hours of operation would be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility currently occupies 4,690 square feet of the existing 10,500 square feet commercial building. The request includes an expansion to the adjacent 5,810 square foot vacant suites, and the removal of 15 parking spaces adjacent to the building for the expansion of the fenced outdoor playground on the east and south sides of the building, to accommodate the additional children. The existing parking lot circulation for loading and unloading at the front of the building for student drop-off and pick-up will remain the same.
Contact Information
Name
Jasmin Perunovich
Agency Name
City of Escondido
Job Title
Assistant Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Escondido
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92027
Total Acres
0.86
Parcel #
231-092-36-00
Other Location Info
On the south side of E. Valley Pkwy., west side of N. Citrus Ave., addressed as 2355 E. Valley Pkwy, Suites A through H.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) meeting all applicable conditions, as further described below.
1. Day nurseries and child care centers are permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the CG zone of the East Valley Parkway Area Plan. The project involves a change in occupancy and an expansion in an existing commercial building, not exceeding 5,810square feet in floor area with minor exterior modifications which include construction of an accessory playground. The project site is located in a developed area of the city where all necessary public services and facilities are available on site and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive. The project thus adheres to the criteria of CEQA Guidelines section 15303(c) and (e).
2. Furthermore, none of the exceptions listed under CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to the proposed project. The project will not result in a cumulative impact from successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time, given the proposed project is consistent with the Municipal Code and General Plan policies. There are no unusual circumstances surrounding the proposed project that would result in a reasonable possibility of a significant effect on the environment in that the area of impact is already disturbed and improved with an existing, permitted building and parking lot, and all improvements would be required to comply with local and state laws. The project will not damage scenic resources, including trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings or similar resources, because the locations of the proposed improvements would be located within an area of the City previously disturbed and developed. The project area is not environmentally sensitive.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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