Nile Garden Elementary School Driveway Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090743
Public Agency
Manteca Unified School District
Document Title
Nile Garden Elementary School Driveway Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2025
Document Description
The District proposes to construct a new driveway connecting the existing parking lot on the eastern portion of the campus to S Union Road. The new driveway will develop/disturb approximately, 1 acre of the annex site. No new parking spaces or buildings are proposed. The purpose of the driveway is to improve pick-up and drop-off circulation and reduce traffic congestion along E Nile Avenue during peak times by rerouting school-related traffic through the site.
Primary access to the project site will be from S Union Road. A new paved driveway will be constructed to provide a direct connection between the parking lot and S Union Road. This driveway will be designed to optimize traffic flow by allowing vehicles to exit the campus parking lot to turn right (southbound) or left (northbound) onto S Union Road.
The proposed project will not change the student enrollment capacity and will continue to serve students within Nile Garden ES’s existing enrollment boundary.
Construction of the proposed improvements is scheduled to be implemented in summer fall 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by December 2025. All construction equipment and workers will be located within the boundaries of the project site and contractors will adhere to construction noise regulations to avoid disruption to campus operations.
The proposed project will benefit the District, students, staff, and the general public by improving on-site circulation, alleviating traffic congestion on Nile Avenue, and helping students arrive on time.
Contact Information
Name
Aaron Bowers
Agency Name
Manteca Unified School District
Job Title
Director II of Facilities and Operations
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Manteca
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
S Union Road and E Nile Avenue
Zip
95337
Total Acres
1
Parcel #
226-070-15
State Highways
SR-120
Schools
Nile Garden Elementary School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Guidelines § 15303); Class 11,(CEQA Guidelines§ 15311)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed construction of a new driveway connecting the existing campus parking lot to S Union Road is exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303). The proposed driveway is a small new facility that will improve traffic circulation during peak pick-up and drop-off times and alleviate traffic congestion along Nile Avenue without expanding the school’s capacity or altering existing structures. The improvements will be located on the project site to serve students, staff, and parents and will not increase student enrollment. This improvement is exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.
The proposed construction of a new driveway connecting the existing campus parking lot to S Union Road is exempt from CEQA under Class 11, Accessory Structures (CEQA Guidelines § 15311). The driveway is a minor, appurtenant structure that will improve on-site circulation for student drop-off and pick-up and alleviate traffic congestion along Nile Avenue without expanding the school’s capacity. The proposed project does not introduce new commercial, industrial, or institutional uses. Since the project involves no new buildings or parking spaces and solely facilitates access to an existing school facility, it qualifies as an accessory improvement under § 15311(b). The driveway will enhance traffic flow and would support the existing Nile Garden ES campus. The improvements will be located on the project site to serve students, staff, and parents, and will not increase student capacity; the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15311.
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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