Morello Park Elementary School Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Building Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025080787
Public Agency
Martinez Unified School District
Document Title
Morello Park Elementary School Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Building Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/19/2025
Document Description
The Morello Park Elementary School Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Building Project (“Project”) includes the construction of one new 70 feet by 40 feet building, consisting of two transitional kindergarten classrooms and accompanying bathroom(s), and three adjacent rooms for ancillary uses, which may include a staff restroom, a work room and/or a storage room (“TK Building”). The site work adjacent to the new TK Building will include new concrete walkways and modifications to existing security fencing, playground areas and landscape improvements. The new TK Building will accommodate incoming transitional kindergarten students. Approximately three (3) trees will be removed as part of the Project. The anticipated start date of the Project is June 2026, with an estimated completion date of August 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Cannon
Agency Name
Martinez Unified School District
Job Title
Chief Business Official
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Martinez
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
1200 Morello Park Drive
Zip
94553
Schools
Morello Park Elementary School
Other Location Info
Morello Park Elementary School
1200 Morello Park Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2: Sec. 15302; Class 3, Sec. 15303; and Class 4, Sec. 15311; Class 14: Sec. 15314.
Reasons for Exemption
Class 2 (Sec. 15302): The Project includes the replacement or reconstruction of existing facilities. Class 3 (Sect. 15303): The Project consists of the construction and location of limited small structures. Class 4 (Sect. 15304): The Project consists of construction or placement of minor structures accessory to existing institutional facilities (facilities designed for public school use). Class 14 (Sec. 15314): The Project is located within the existing school campus, a developed property within Martinez, located in Contra Costa County and will not increase original student capacity by more than 10 classrooms or 25 percent capacity.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
Common Sense Exemption: It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project involves any activity that may have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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