Norco College Library Learning Resource Center and Student Services Building
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025121025
Lead Agency
Riverside Community College District
Document Title
Norco College Library Learning Resource Center and Student Services Building
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/19/2026
Document Description
The Riverside Community College District (RCCD) is proposing construction of a Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) and Student Services building at Norco College adjacent to Parking Lot A. The proposed Project will expand library and learning resource spaces to meet student needs, and consolidate programs currently housed in the Library, Student Services building, and College Resource Center.
The proposed Project will be located on the southern edge of the campus core, adjacent to Parking Lot A. Additionally, the Project site will be north of Third Street, east of the sports complex, and west of JFK Drive. Additionally, one of two optional construction swing spaces will be utilized for the Project. One is west of the Project site, and adjacent to Parking Lot D and West End Drive. The second optional swing space is located east of the Project site and north of Parking Lot B.
This Project proposes construction of a new three-story LLRC and Student Services building at Norco College. The proposed Project will expand library and learning resource spaces to meet student needs, and consolidate programs currently housed in the Library, Student Services building, and College Resource Center. The new facility will also include modern technology and infrastructure that is essential to student success. The proposed LLRC and Student Services building is planned to encompass 77,430 Gross Square Feet (GSF) and consists of 48,827 Assignable Square Feet (ASF). Functional space within the building will include 1,261 ASF of classrooms, 16,968 ASF of faculty/staff office space, 26,112 ASF of library/library support, 994 ASF of audio/visual media space, and 3,491 ASF of other support space.
The proposed Project will be located on the southern edge of the campus core, adjacent to Parking Lot A. The existing Student Services building, College Resource Center, and Portables A and B will be demolished as secondary effects of the proposed Project. Additionally, the existing Library building will be inactivated for future repurposing as a separate capital construction project.
The main pedestrian access will be generally in the center of the building and from the north and south. From these access points, there will be hallways reaching to both the east and west ends of the building. Stairs to the second floor will also be located at both the east and west ends of the building as well as the central core. Access to the second floor will be from the center core or from the north at Plaza Level leading into a lobby area with hallways reaching both east and west. The third floor will have an atrium that is open from the second floor and a smaller lobby and hallways.
Contact Information
Name
Mehran Mohtasham
Agency Name
Riverside Cmmunity College District
Job Title
Director, Capital Planning, Facilities Planning and Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Norco
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Third Street and Mustang Circle
Zip
92860
Total Acres
9.3
Parcel #
129210005 and 126020002
State Highways
15
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Norco ES, George Washington ES, Victress Bower ES, Auburndale IS
Waterways
Santa Ana River and Lake Norconian
Other Location Info
Pivot CS, Parkridge ES, Norco Montessori Academy, Norco IS
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Riverside Community College Distirct
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Riverside
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://rccd.edu/admin/bfs/fpd/eir.html
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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