Northridge Academy High School New Shade Structure
Summary
SCH Number
2024110625
Public Agency
Los Angeles Unified School District
Document Title
Northridge Academy High School New Shade Structure
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/20/2024
Document Description
The proposed Project (Project) will install a new 25ft x 40ft shade structure with four 24 -inch diameter concrete footings adjacent to the existing lunch shelter at Northridge Academy High School (Northridge Academy or Campus) (Exhibit A).
The footings would be set at a depth of approximately 8.5- feet and result in the excavation of 4 cubic yards of soil. The Board of Education approved the Project's budget of $322,108 on October 17, 2023.
The Project will be implemented pursuant to all applicable State, federal, and local regulations and all applicable Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) specifications, standards, and/or guidelines, including those in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the updated Standard Conditions of Approval for District Construction, Upgrade, and Improvements Projects (SC) as adopted by the Board of Education on December 12, 2023. LAUSD's SCs, design guidelines, and best management practices are designed to be incorporated into the Project design in order to avoid or limit potential adverse impacts associated with the District's projects.
The beneficiaries of the Project include Northridge Academy students, faculty, staff, families, school supporters, and the community at large who may request access to the Campus pursuant to the Civic Center Act (CA Ed. Code Sections 38130 - 38139).
Contact Information
Name
Julian Capata
Agency Name
Los Angeles Unified School District
Job Title
CEQA Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
9601 Zelzah Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 - Existing Facilities
Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use
beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The Project will result in the installation of a new shade structure next to the existing lunch shelter. The new shade structure will address unmet Campus needs and provide students with a safe and healthy learning environment. Installation of the new shade structure will not present a new or expanded use of the Campus. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
Section 15303 - New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Class 2 consists of replacing or reconstructing existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project will result in the installation of a new shade structure next to the existing lunch shelter. The new shade structure will address unmet campus needs and provide students with a safe and healthy learning environment. Installation of the new shade structure will not result in an increase or alteration of the current use, function, or capacity of the existing Campus. Therefore, the Project fulfills the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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