Murwood Elementary School Modernization
Summary
SCH Number
2026030201
Public Agency
Walnut Creek School District
Document Title
Murwood Elementary School Modernization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/5/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would renovate existing buildings and replace three existing modular buildings with three new buildings, and other minor improvements at the school. Up to 10 trees would be removed. Nesting bird monitoring would occur for any tree removal during the nesting season.
Contact Information
Name
Steve Miller
Agency Name
Walnut Creek School District
Job Title
Director, Construction & Maintenance
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Walnut Creek
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Camel Lane and Kayser Court
Zip
94596
State Highways
Highway 680
Schools
Walnut Heights, Parkmead and Indian Valley Elementary Schools
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, 3 and 14, Sections 15301, 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Restoration and rehabilitation of structures and facilities are covered under the Section 15301 exemption. The new modular buildings would fall within these parameters. The CEQA Class 14 Exemption applies to expansion of schools of less than 25% , to which the project conforms.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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