Carmel Del Mar School Modernization Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090629
Public Agency
Del Mar Union School District
(DMUSD)
Document Title
Carmel Del Mar School Modernization Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/15/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would include modernizations such as roofing/HVAC, painting, upgrading sewer, ADA accessibility; modernizing learning studios (whiteboards, tackboards, carpet, casework replacement, etc.); upgrading technology infrastructure; and interior upgrades to the Innovation Center (library), Multi-Use Room (with the possible expansion of 1,000 square feet), and front office. The District will be pursuing State funds. The proposed project would not affect student enrollment, staffing, or circulation patterns at the site. Temporary portable classrooms (fewer than 10) may be used during construction but would be removed upon completion. Overall, the proposed project would benefit the Carmel Del Mar School students and staff by providing enhanced educational facilities and accessibility.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Delehanty
Agency Name
Del Mar Union School District
Job Title
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Carmel Park Drive and Del Mar Glen
Zip
92130
Total Acres
3.35
Parcel #
3070233300
State Highways
SR-56, I-5
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Private, SBSD, DMUSD,
Waterways
Wetlands (offsite)
Township
14S
Range
3W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, 15314
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project would include interior and exterior renovations, and minor site improvements to existing facilities, which would be exempt under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines). The proposed project involves the replacement and reconstruction of existing structures with substantially the same purpose, such as upgrades to interior spaces and utilities, which would be exempt under Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines). The proposed project may involve the minor addition of approximately 1,000 square feet to the Multi-Use Room, as well as the installation of new equipment, which would be exempt under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines). The proposed project involves minor modifications to the campus, such as hardscape, exterior, and roofing repairs, which would be exempt under Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines). The proposed project may install less than 10 temporary portable buildings during construction and may include a 1,000-square-foot expansion of the Multi-Use Room, which would be exempt under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314 of the CEQA Guidelines).
The proposed project was also reviewed for possible exceptions under Section 15300.2, and it was determined that the exceptions do not apply. Documentation supporting this conclusion is available at the District office.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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