Otay Ranch High School Perimeter Fencing Project

Otay Ranch High School Perimeter Fencing Project

The proposed project would consist of installing new decorative fencing, repainting existing fencing, and demolishing existing chain link fencing. Additionally, the project would consist of constructing a new plaza with new landscaping, realigning an existing fire lane, expanding existing walkways with new curbs, and constructing two new ADA drop-off areas. Project details are further discussed below. FENCING AND GATES The proposed project would repaint the existing decorative fencing along the northern and eastern side of the campus to match the existing decorative fencing. Sections of the existing decorative fencing and posts where they are rusted beyond repair would be replaced and painted. The proposed project would replace and paint or repaint approximately 3,187 feet worth of decorative fencing. New decorative fencing would also be installed on the northern and eastern sides of the campus. Approximately 873 feet of new decorative fencing would be installed along the northern side of the campus’ main entrance at Santa Venetia Street and The Ranch Way. A new automatic vehicular gate with a knox box would be installed adjacent to the northern parking lot and would provide for fire department access. Additionally, new decorative fencing would be installed just north and east of the Administration Building (100) to the east, in front of the Social Science Building (400), then to the north toward Santa Venetia Street in front of the Arts/LC Building (350). Three pedestrian entrance/exit gates and two maintenance cart entrance/exit gates would be installed. New decorative fencing, one pedestrian entrance/exit with a buzzer/camera connection to the main office, one maintenance cart entrance/exit, and a new vehicular gate with a knox box that would provide for fire department access would be installed approximately 120 feet to the east of the Gymnasium (Building 1500). Decorative fencing and a maintenance cart entrance/exit would also be installed just south of the southeastern corner of the parking lot on the eastern side of the project site. A new chain link vehicular gate would be installed north of the driveway at Calle Avila and Santa Victoria Road, between the Mathematics (600) and Science (500) Buildings. Additionally, a new chain link maintenance cart entrance/exit would be installed in between the northern softball field and eastern baseball field. Existing chain link fencing would be demolished northwest of the track and field and southwest of the Mathematics Building (600). NEW PLAZA AND FIRE LANE REALIGNMENT A new plaza would be constructed to the west of the Mathematics Building (600). The new plaza would be a multi-level area and include stairs, a sloped walkway, and would be landscaped. To accommodate the new plaza, the northeast corner of the existing fire lane surrounding the Gymnasium (Building 1500) would be realigned. Specifically, the realigned portion of the fire lane would not be reduced in width but would be moved slightly southwest of its current location. WALKWAY EXPANSION AND ADA DROPOFF Existing walkways in the north and eastern sides of the project site would be expanded to create a wider and more fluid pedestrian circulation and to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards. Four walkway areas on the northern side of the project site would be expanded. These include walkways to the north of the Administration Building (100); a walkway in between the Administration (100) and Social Science (400) Buildings; a walkway to the north of the Social Science Building (400); and a walkway in between the Social Science (400) and Arts/LC (350) Buildings. A new walkway would be constructed to the east of the Gymnasium (1500). The proposed walkway would be concrete with sidewalks and infill curb cuts at both ends of the existing pedestrian crossing. The walkway would accommodate foot traffic from the existing east side parking lot to the Gymnasium (1500) and the rest of the campus. Two new ADA accessible passenger drop off areas would be constructed. One of the ADA accessible passenger drop off areas would be southwest of the main entrance at the intersection of Santa Venetia Street and The Ranch Way and to the east of the Library Building (150). The other ADA accessible passenger drop off areas would be south of the Library Building (600) and north of the existing 89-parking space parking lot on the western side of the campus. These drop-off areas would serve as a drop-off area for ADA passengers. Overall, the proposed project would benefit the Otay Ranch HS students, staff, and the general community by providing enhanced infrastructure, ADA accessibility, and security and would beautify the campus. CONSTRUCTION Construction of the proposed improvements is tentatively scheduled to be implemented in April 2025 and is anticipated to last approximately four months, ending in July 2025. All construction equipment and workers would be located within the boundaries of the campus and contractors would adhere to construction noise regulations to avoid disruption to campus operations.

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