ADA Compliance Projects at three LA Unified Campuses
Summary
SCH Number
2024090128
Public Agency
Los Angeles Unified School District
Document Title
ADA Compliance Projects at three LA Unified Campuses
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/5/2024
Document Description
The scope of the project includes Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance improvements at three Los Angeles Unified School District (LA Unified or District) school campuses; Halldale Elementary School (ES), Strathern ES, and Utah ES (Campuses) (Project). These ADA compliance improvements are legal requirements mandated by the Division of State Architect (DSA) and may include one or more components at each of the Campuses.
Contact Information
Name
Christy Wong
Agency Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles, Torrance
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Information
• Halldale Elementary School - 21514 Halldale Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
• Strathern Street Elementary School - 7939 St. Clair Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605
• Utah Street Elementary School - 255 Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15302, 15303, 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The Project entails ADA compliance improvements at three LA Unified Campuses. Such improvements may include upgrades to accessible routes and removal of barriers; upgrades to ADA restrooms; installation of ADA compliant ramps; installation of platform lifts; installation of ADA compliant drinking fountains and sinks; locker room/changing room upgrades; installation of accessible gates, doors, thresholds, and/or hardware; ADA compliant signage; modification of counters; installation of accessible parking stalls/loading zones; modification of assembly seats; modification of railings; installation of assistive listening devices/intercom/phones; installation of a new elevator; and installation of playground components. All of the proposed Project components would involve minor alterations to existing public structures and would occur within the area occupied by existing facilities at the Project sites. The Project components would not present a new or expanded use of the Project sites. Therefore, the Project constitutes minor alterations to existing school sites that result in no expansion of use and meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
The Project includes upgrades or replacement of existing structures and facilities, such as upgrades to accessible route upgrades and removal of barriers; upgrades to ADA restrooms; modification to counters; locker room/changing room upgrades; installation of accessible parking stalls/loading zones; modification of assembly seats; modification of railings; installation of assistive listening devices/intercom/phones; and installation of a new elevator. The Project would not change the location or the purpose of the structures and facilities being replaced and will not expand the capacity of the Campuses. Therefore, the Project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15302.
The Project includes the construction and location of small new structures, such as the installation of ADA compliant ramps; installation of platform lifts; installation of ADA compliant drinking fountains and sinks; installation of accessible gates, doors, thresholds, and/or hardware; creation of accessible parking stalls and loading zones through restriping; and installation of playground components. The Project also includes the installation of small new equipment, such as the installation of assistive listening devices, intercoms, and/or phones. Therefore, the Project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
The Project includes the construction or replacement of minor structures accessory to existing institutional facilities, including upgrades to accessible routes; installation of ADA compliant ramps; installation of platform lifts; installation of ADA compliant drinking fountains and sinks; installation of accessible gates, doors, thresholds and/or hardware; modification of counters; installation of accessible parking stalls/loading zones; modification of assembly seats modifications; modification of railings; modification of assistive listening devices/intercom/phones; and installation of a new elevator. Therefore, the Project satisfies the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15311.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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