SDUSD Group F Solar Projects
Summary
SCH Number
2025050191
Public Agency
San Diego Unified School District
Document Title
SDUSD Group F Solar Projects
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/6/2025
Document Description
This project consists of furnishing and installing solar power generation systems at the following District sites: Carson Elementary School (ES) - 6905 Kramer St, San Diego, CA 92111; Oak Park ES - 2606 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105; SDUSD Supply Center - 2351 Cardinal Lane, San Diego, CA 92123. Specifically, the Proposed Project involves the installation of solar PV systems, which may include the installation of battery energy storage systems (BESS), on existing school campuses. The solar PV systems would be installed in existing disturbed areas, such as parking lots, rooftops, paved or improved playgrounds and other disturbed areas. All proposed work would occur entirely within the boundaries of existing school properties. The ground mounted solar canopy PV systems would generally be supported by metal cantilever frames anchored in concrete pier foundations. The individual solar PV panels would be constructed of dark-colored (usually blue or black) materials and covered with anti-reflective coatings. New lighting may be installed under the proposed ground mounted canopies to provide a similar amount and quality of lighting as the existing lighting on the campus. All new lighting would be down-shielded to prevent any light spillover offsite. Lighting would be turned off consistent with district Administrative Regulation (AR) 3511, which requires all interior and exterior lighting to be turned off when students and staff leave for the day. All construction areas and staging areas would be fenced off and isolated from the schools. Tree removal may be required prior to the installation of the solar PV systems and would require a qualified biologist to perform a nesting bird survey within the construction site 72 hours prior to project construction activities, consistent with the District Capital Improvement Program Environmental Impact Report Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-1. Construction would begin in March of 2025 and projects would be constructed by July of 2025.
Contact Information
Name
Paul Garcia-Craivanu
Agency Name
San Diego Unified School District
Job Title
Civil/Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Carson Elementary School (ES) - 6905 Kramer St, San Diego, CA 92111; Oak Park ES - 2606 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105; SDUSD Supply Center - 2351 Cardinal Lane, San Diego, CA 92123.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.35 – Parking Lot and Rooftop Solar Statutory Exemption
Reasons for Exemption
None of the exceptions specified In CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. See attached SDUSD Board Agenda item regarding Group E Solar PV Projects.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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