Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy Modernization Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010147
Public Agency
Saugus Union School District
Document Title
Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy Modernization Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/7/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would include the modernization of the Bouquet Canyon ELA campus (Bouquet Canyon ELA or campus) with the implementation of four proposed project components: (1) addition of new restrooms within the existing multipurpose building; (2) new shade structure for Early Start Play Equipment; (3) new lunch shelter and playground area fencing; and (4) replacement of the asphalt on the lower playground and fire lane. Student and staff capacity at Bouquet Canyon ELA would not be impacted.
New Restrooms:
The proposed project would construct new student and staff restrooms within the existing multipurpose building located at the center of the Bouquet Canyon ELA campus. The proposed project would add one girls’ restroom, one boys’ restroom, and two staff restrooms on the west side of the building. All new restrooms would be designed to meet ADA accessibility standards. Additionally, the project would include installation of a new utility room and new drinking fountains.
Campus Improvements:
In addition, the proposed project would include the installation of a new shade structure above the Early Start Play Equipment located at the southeast corner of the campus; new fencing would be installed around the existing lunch shelter, playground area, and swings located at the center of the campus; and the asphalt at the lower playground and fire lane at the northern portion of the campus would be replaced.
Construction of the proposed project would be completed in two phases. The new restrooms would be completed between December 2025 and March 2026 and the campus improvements would be completed between June 2026 and August 2026.
Contact Information
Name
Kathie Pisano
Agency Name
Saugus Union School District
Job Title
Facilities Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Clarita
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Wellston Drive
Zip
91350
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, CCR §15301, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed new restrooms, utility room, and water fountains in the existing multipurpose building are exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Section 15301), because the project involves minor interior alteration of an existing public facility that would not require expansion of the existing use. The proposed project would alter the existing multipurpose building with the addition of new restrooms for the use of the current students and staff at Bouquet Canyon ELA. Additionally, the proposed project would include replacement of the asphalt at the lower playground and fire lane at the northern portion of the campus. All proposed improvements would occur within the boundaries of the fully developed and operational Bouquet Canyon ELA campus. Thus, the proposed project would not result in the expansion of existing campus or change the use of the project site. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15301.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, CCR §15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed new fencing is exempt from CEQA under Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Section 15303), because the proposed project involved the addition of new fencing around the exterior of the existing lunch shelter, playground, area, and swings. The proposed project would serve the existing student population at Bouquet Canyon ELA and would not alter or expand the existing school use or increase student capacity, and would only result in minor improvements to the existing campus. Therefore, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15303.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14, CCR §15314, Minor Additions to School
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt from CEQA under Class 14, Minor Additions to Schools (Section 15314), because the proposed project would occur with the existing school grounds and would not result in the construction of any new classrooms. Therefore, the proposed project would not increase student capacity on the campus by 25 percent or 10 new classrooms, consistent with the exemption. The proposed project would include additions to the existing multipurpose building, play equipment, lunch area, and playground/fire lane would take place entirely within the developed Bouquet Canyon ELA campus. The proposed project would not alter or expand the existing school use, increase student capacity or the number of classrooms, and would only result in minor improvements to the existing campus. No off-campus improvements would occur. Therefore, the project is exempt from CEQA under Section 15314.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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