Stoneman Elementary Green Schoolyards Implementation Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025110511
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Stoneman Elementary Green Schoolyards Implementation Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/13/2025
Document Description
This project takes place on existing landscaped school grounds with the intent of providing shade and outdoor learning opportunities for students. Removal of asphalt and removal of previously disturbed, urban topsoil will occur in order to provide
trees and water efficient irrigation systems, as well as benches and outdoor classroom features for students. Some construction activities will occur solely to comply with DSA permitting relating to ADA.
Contact Information
Name
Walter Passmore
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
State
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Pittsburg
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Countywide, Statewide
Other Location Info
1. Stoneman Elementary School: 2929 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Categorical Exemption Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project meets the requirements of Class 4 Categorical Exemption (Minor Alterations to Land) Section 15304. Project implementation will result in alterations to the land that are best described as minor in scope. It has been concluded that no
exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts will occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation
and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire risk. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE’s Headquarters in Sacramento.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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