Rancho Cucamonga High School New Two-Story Music Building U and Building M and Building D Modernization Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024090585
Public Agency
Chaffey Joint Union High School District
(CJUHSD)
Document Title
Rancho Cucamonga High School New Two-Story Music Building U and Building M and Building D Modernization Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/16/2024
Document Description
The District proposes to modernize two buildings (Building D and Building M) and demolish and reconstruct one building (Building U), located on the RCHS campus. Below are the specifications for the buildings.
Building D
The proposed project would include the demolition of interior non-bearing walls and partial exterior demolition for new building openings. The proposed project would modernize Building D and would provide student achievement area, offices, a speed line with north and south dining rooms, a career/wellness center and community hub, a vestibule, health lab, a TV/video classroom, and accessory uses. The number of offices in Building D will be increased by seven. No new square footage is proposed.
Building M
The proposed project would include the demolition of non-bearing walls and partial exterior demolition for new building openings. As part of the proposed project, the current uses of the building would be modernized to accommodate a study area with lounge, a workroom, career center, student store, vestibules, restrooms, support spaces, and additional storage. No new square footage is proposed.
Modernization of Buildings D and M would relocate MPR and drama uses currently in Building M to the existing auditorium onsite.
Building U
The proposed project would demolish existing Building U, which includes a music building with a band room, choir room, office, storage, and electrical room, to construct a new two-story music building with similar uses in its place. The existing building is one story and 5,105 square feet. The proposed building would be two stories with approximately 10,013 square feet, a net increase of approximately 4,908 square feet. As part of the project, existing outdoor paving around the building will also be replaced.
As a whole, the proposed project would result in a net increase of three classrooms. The proposed project would not affect enrollment at RCHS.
Contact Information
Name
Robert Slagle
Agency Name
Chaffey Joint Union High School District
Job Title
Director Operations, Planning, and Facilities
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Rancho Cucamonga
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Lark Drive and Rochester Avenue
Zip
91701
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CCR §15301, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Both Building D and Building M would involve minor alteration of the existing buildings. Improvements made in both buildings would include demolition of non-bearing walls and partial exterior demolition for new building openings and include modernization of interior uses. The improvements would be made within the existing structures and would not include expansion. No new square footage is proposed for both buildings. Since the improvements to Buildings D and M would modernize existing facilities within the buildings and would not include expansion, the project is exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Section 15301).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, CCR §15302, Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
The modernization of buildings D and M includes demolition of interior non-bearing walls and reconstruction of building openings. Modernization of Buildings D and M does not increase square footage of the buildings and does not increase capacity of the structure. These buildings are currently used for educational purposes and would continue to be used for educational purposes. The removal and repaving of pavement around Building U would also be located on the same site and would have substantially the same purpose as the existing paving. The proposed modernization of Buildings D and M and repaving are exempt from CEQA under Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (Section 15302).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, CCR §15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed improvements to Building D and Building M are exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303). The proposed Building D would convert the current student achievement area, offices, student store, vestibule, workroom distribution, storage, career/wellness center and community hub, two computer classrooms, and accessory spaces into modernized student achievement area, offices, a speed line with north and south dining rooms, a career/wellness center and community hub, a vestibule, health lab, a TV/video classroom, and accessory uses. The number of offices in Building D will be increased by seven. No new square footage is proposed. Building M is currently used as a multi-purpose room (MPR) with a stage, drama room, dressing rooms, ticketing rooms, vestibules, bathrooms, speed line, and other supporting spaces. The current uses of the building would be modernized to accommodate a study area with lounge, a workroom, career center, student store, vestibules, restrooms, support spaces, and additional storage. No new square footage is proposed for Buildings D and M. Additionally, the external building improvements include new building openings are minor modifications to the exterior of the structures. The improvements will be located on campus to serve students and not increase student capacity; the project is exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to School
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project which includes the modernization of Building D and Building M, and the demolition and reconstruction of Building U, are exempt from CEQA under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314). Modernization of Buildings D and M would not increase building square footage. The proposed Building U would be two-stories with approximately 10,013 square feet, a net increase of approximately 4,908 square feet compared to the existing Building U. As part of the project, outdoor paving around the building will also be replaced. The proposed project would result in a net increase of three classrooms. Since the proposed project will 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
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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