Early Childhood Education Center Expansion at Harvest Park Middle School
Summary
SCH Number
2025040967
Public Agency
Pleasanton Unified School District
Document Title
Early Childhood Education Center Expansion at Harvest Park Middle School
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/18/2025
Document Description
The Project consists of constructing a new classroom building, the modernization of 5 existing classrooms with associated restrooms, and the relocation and modernization of existing portable classrooms on the existing campus of Harvest Park Middle School in the eastern portion of the City of Pleasanton. More specifically, the Project consists of the construction of one new classroom building that has a total of three classrooms (totaling to 9,000 square feet of floor area) and outdoor play space to provide new preschool learning spaces and a playground. The Project also includes the modernization of five existing classrooms and associated restrooms, and the relocation and modernization of existing portable classroom buildings. In addition, the Project includes the expansion of an existing parking lot to accommodate the expansion and the reconfiguration of the existing drop-off to reduce traffic.
Associated landscaping, grading, site work, and utility connections are also part of the Project. Construction is anticipated to commence in the summer of 2026.
This Project will provide enhanced academic and playground facilities for the campus' students and will generally benefit District students and the local community.
Contact Information
Name
Aaron Kae
Agency Name
Pleasanton Unified School District
Job Title
Executive Director, Facilities & Construction
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Pleasanton
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Valley Avenue and Northway Road
Zip
94566
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15301; 15302; 15303; 15304; 15311; 15314; 15322
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 (Sec. 15301): The proposed Project includes the minor alteration, i.e., modernization, of existing facilities on the existing campus, and involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Class 2 (Sec. 15302): The proposed Project involves the replacement or reconstruction of existing playgrounds upon the site of the currently located campus playground. Class 3 (Sec. 15303): This proposed Project
includes the construction and installation of small new facilities, reasonable utility extensions, and accessory improvements. Class 4 (Sec. 15304): The proposed Project includes minor public alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation that do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Class 11 (Sec. 15411): The proposed project consists of construction, or placement of minor
structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institution facilities. Class 14 (Sec: 15314): The proposed Project would be located within the existing school campus, a developed property within Pleasanton located in Alameda County, California, and will not increase original student capacity by more than 10 classrooms or 25 percent. Class 22 (Sec. 15322): The proposed Project
consists of the adoption, alteration, or termination of educational or training programs which involve no physical alteration in the area affected or which involve physical changes only in the interior of existing school or training structures. Common Sense Exemption: It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project involves any activity that may have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense Exemption: Sec. 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 (Sec. 15301): The proposed Project includes the minor alteration, i.e., modernization, of existing facilities on the existing campus, and involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Class 2 (Sec. 15302): The proposed Project involves the replacement or reconstruction of existing playgrounds upon the site of the currently located campus playground. Class 3 (Sec. 15303): This proposed Project
includes the construction and installation of small new facilities, reasonable utility extensions, and accessory improvements. Class 4 (Sec. 15304): The proposed Project includes minor public alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation that do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Class 11 (Sec. 15411): The proposed project consists of construction, or placement of minor
structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing commercial, industrial, or institution facilities. Class 14 (Sec: 15314): The proposed Project would be located within the existing school campus, a developed property within Pleasanton located in Alameda County, California, and will not increase original student capacity by more than 10 classrooms or 25 percent. Class 22 (Sec. 15322): The proposed Project
consists of the adoption, alteration, or termination of educational or training programs which involve no physical alteration in the area affected or which involve physical changes only in the interior of existing school or training structures. Common Sense Exemption: It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project involves any activity that may have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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