North Park Elementary School Playground Improvements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025070107
Public Agency
Saugus Union School District
Document Title
North Park Elementary School Playground Improvements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/2/2025
Document Description
The District proposes to remove and replace the asphalt hardcourts and three ball walls on the North Park ES playground, and add a new accessible path of travel in the northern portion of the campus. Additionally, the proposed project will remove the asphalt of the kindergarten playground located at the southeastern corner of the campus, and replace it with concrete paving. Student capacity at North Park ES will not change as a result of the proposed project.
Contact Information
Name
Kathie Pisano
Agency Name
Saugus Union School District
Job Title
Facilities Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Sunset Hills Drive and Northpark Drive
Zip
91354
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CCR §15301, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed removal and replacement of the hardcourts, ball walls, and asphalt at the kindergarten playground are exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Section 15301) because construction of the proposed project will consist of minor exterior alterations within the school’s existing playground, and all proposed improvements will occur within the boundaries of the fully developed and operational North Park ES campus. Additionally, the proposed new paving and play equipment will be a permanent replacement for the existing asphalt and structures that will be removed; thus, the proposed project will not result in the expansion of the existing campus or change the use of the project site. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15301.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, CCR §15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed replacement of hardcourts and ball walls are exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303). The proposed project will consist of the removal and replacement of three ball walls and asphalt paving, which will serve the existing student population at North Park ES and will not increase student capacity on the campus. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to School
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed addition of new paving, ball walls, and accessible path of travel are exempt from CEQA under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314), as the proposed additions will be within the school campus, on the northern and southeastern portions of the campus within the existing play areas. The proposed additions will not increase student capacity, as the new paving and play equipment will be replacing the existing asphalt and equipment. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15314.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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