Will Rogers Middle School New Classroom Building Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024120552
Public Agency
Lawndale School District
Document Title
Will Rogers Middle School New Classroom Building Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/13/2024
Document Description
The Lawndale School District (District), as the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), proposes to remove three existing portable classroom structures and three striped sports courts for the construction of a new two-story classroom building to address campus needs (hereinafter referred to as the “project”).
The proposed project would include the modernization of a portion of the campus as described below:
• Demolition –
- Three existing portable classroom structures and three striped sports courts would be demolished.
• New Construction –
- A new two-story classroom building to be 27,838 square feet and would include 14 new classrooms.
Seven classrooms would be provided on each of the two floors, along with restrooms, storage and maintenance areas, and workrooms.
- New water, wastewater, and electrical systems would be constructed for the proposed building that would connect to the campus’s existing underground utilities systems.
- Graded per the drainage specifications of Section 1804A.4 of the 2022 California Building Code.
- New 20-foot fire access road along the southern side of the building, to connect with existing fire roads on the eastern and western sides of the project footprint.
- New asphalt paving around the western and southern sides of the building, and repaving of the volleyball and basketball courts, and new concrete paving along the northern side of the building and provide a new concrete walkway.
Overtime, an additional 11 portable classrooms would be removed from the site and accommodated in the new building. The project would support student learning and instruction, upgrade school accessibility and code compliance, and improve student safety and security. The project would serve the existing student enrollment and would not result in an increase in student or program capacity, nor would the project result in an increase of employees at the project site. In addition, there would be no off-site circulation or traffic changes, and construction activities would take place within the boundaries of the campus. Construction is anticipated to be completed within one phase over a 16-month duration.
Contact Information
Name
Karla Bertran
Agency Name
Lawndale Elementary School District
Job Title
Director of Maintenance
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Lawndale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
4100 West, 154th Street
Schools
Will Rogers Middle School
Other Information
The project site is located on the Will Rogers Middle School campus at 4110 West 154th Street, in the City of Lawndale, California. The project site is identified by Assessor Parcel Number 4076-022-900 and includes approximately 28,157 square feet of lot area (0.65 acre) within the total 6.7-acre Will Rogers Middle School campus. All components of the project would occur within the boundaries of the school campus. Access to the site is available via West 154th Street, West 156th Street, and Manhattan Beach Boulevard.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction, 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the replacement of up to 14 existing portable classroom structures with a new two-story classroom building, new utilities systems to accommodate the building, new grading and drainage per 2022 California Building Code standards, a new fire access road, and new asphalt and concrete paving. Construction activities would be conducted within the boundaries of the existing school campus. The project would maintain the same purpose and capacity as is currently present on campus. No change in student capacity or faculty would occur as a result of construction and operation of the project. Therefore, the proposed work on campus would be Categorically Exempt under Class 2.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14 Minor Additions to Schools, 15314
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves the replacement of up to 14 existing portable classroom structures with a new two-story classroom building, new utilities systems to accommodate the building, new grading and drainage per 2022 California Building Code standards, a new fire access road, and new asphalt and concrete paving. The proposed upgrades are intended to serve the existing student body and would not induce any increase in student enrollment or faculty. In addition, the project does not include the construction of any new classrooms or other facilities that would increase the student capacity or require the employment of additional faculty. Therefore, the project would not increase original student capacity by more than 25% or ten classrooms. As noted above, no increase in student enrollment or staffing would occur as a result of the project.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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