Good Hope (Moses Schafer) Community Center Fencing and Site Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2024120129
Public Agency
Riverside County
Document Title
Good Hope (Moses Schafer) Community Center Fencing and Site Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/4/2024
Document Description
The Goodhope Community Center is located at 21565 Steele Peak Road in Perris, California 92570, within the unincorporated area known as Goodhope, just west of the City of Perris. The aged facility has had many additions and expansions to the community center over the years. On December 13, 2022, Item 3.2, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved an allocation of ARPA funds for the Goodhope Community Center improvements.
On February 27, 2024, Item 3.15, the Board authorized the purchase of approximately 1.4 acres of vacant land adjacent and contiguous to the Moses Schaffer Community Center (Community Center). The Property will be used to expand the existing Community Center property, giving the local community more open space areas for community center activities.
The scope of work for the Good Hope Fencing and Improvements Project includes, but is not limited to, installation of fencing and miscellaneous improvements to the site including minor grading and landscaping. The fencing and site improvements at the Goodhope Community Center is identified as the proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The operation of the facility will continue to provide public services and will not result in a significant expansion of existing use. No additional direct or indirect physical environmental impacts are anticipated.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Sullivan
Agency Name
Riverside County
Job Title
Facilities Operations Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Good Hope unincorporated area
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92570
Parcel #
343-220-034, 343-220-033
Other Location Info
21565 Steele Peak Road, west of Palm Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Class 1 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This Class 1 categorical exemption includes the operation, repair, maintenance, leasing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities, provided the exemption only involves negligible or no expansion of the previous site’s use. The project, as proposed, includes site improvements to the previously acquired land adjacent to the existing recreational area. The site has been previously graded and disturbed and is void of any native vegetation. Minor grading and landscaping improvements will be completed to allow for connectivity between the two parcels and for installation of the new perimeter fencing for site safety and security. The use of the facility would continue to provide public services to the community and would not result in a significant increase in capacity or intensity of use. Therefore, the project is exempt as it meets the scope and intent of the Categorical Exemption identified in Section 15301, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15311 Class 11 Accessory Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This Class 11 categorical exemption includes the construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. The project, as proposed, includes the fencing around the perimeter of the site to provide a safe and secure public gathering place. This improvement would be appurtenant to the existing Community Center and will not substantially increase or expand the use of the site; therefore, the project is exempt as the project meets the scope and intent of the Class 11 Exemption identified in Section 15311, Article 19, Categorical Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061 (b)(3) Common Sense
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with CEQA, the use of the Common Sense Exemption is based on the “general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.” State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b) (3). The use of this exemption is appropriate if “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Ibid. This determination is an issue of fact and if sufficient evidence exists in the record that the activity cannot have a significant effect on the environment, then the exemption applies and no further evaluation under CEQA is required. See No Oil, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (1974) 13 Cal. 3d 68. The ruling in this case stated that if a project falls within a category exempt by administrative regulation or 'it can be seen with certainty that the activity in question will not have a significant effect on the environment', no further agency evaluation is required. The proposed improvements to the existing facility will not result in any direct or indirect physical environmental impacts. The improvements would require limited construction activity within the County owned property and would not alter the function or use of the site or have any external physical effects. The improvements are limited minor landscaping to integrate the two properties, install perimeter fencing and improve the functionality of the site. The improvements would enhance the quality of public services and provide a safe and secure facility. The use and operation of the facility will be substantially similar to the existing use and will not create any new environmental impacts. Therefore, in no way, would the project as proposed have the potential to cause a significant environmental impact and the project is exempt from further CEQA analysis.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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