A Place for Play, Learning and Exercise: Green, Cooling Elementary Schoolyards in the San Fernando Valley High Cluster
Summary
SCH Number
2024100555
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
A Place for Play, Learning and Exercise: Green, Cooling Elementary Schoolyards in the San Fernando Valley High Cluster
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2024
Document Description
The Hollywood Beautification Team (HBT) will implement green schoolyard projects at 3 elementary schools and 1 STEAM Academy, for a total of 4 campuses. Project activities will include the removal of approximately 99,244 square feet of concrete/asphalt and will be replaced by 70% natural play/learning areas. The remaining 30% will be decomposed granite. Planting of 202 #15 and 5-gallon drought tolerant and low maintenance trees and drought tolerant landscaping will be established around frequently occupied areas to create shade for students. Water-efficient irrigation will be established at all project locations to ensure survival of trees.
Contact Information
Name
Walter Passmore
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
State Urban Forester
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
San Fernando
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Campus Addresses:
1. 10115 Haddon Ave, Pasadena, CA 91331
2. 13800 Pierce St, Arleta, CA 91331
3. 10975 Teffair Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331
4. 728 Woodworth St, San Fernando, CA 91341
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Categorical Exemption Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project meets the requirements of Class 4 Categorical Exemption (Minor Alterations to Land) Section 15304. Project implementation will result in alterations to the land that are best described as minor in scope. It has been concluded that no
exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts will occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation
and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire risk. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE’s Headquarters in Sacramento.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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