Walnut Heights School Modernization
Summary
SCH Number
2026030209
Public Agency
Walnut Creek School District
Document Title
Walnut Heights School Modernization
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/5/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would renovate existing buildings and add a library/wellness building, possibly replace the earthquake shed, and other minor improvements. Eighteen mature 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
Nob Hill Drive
Zip
94596
Schools
Indian Valley, Murwood, St. Mary, Tice Creek, Walnut Creek Inter
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, 3 and 14, Sections 15301 , 15303, 15314
Reasons for Exemption
Restoration and rehabilitation of structures, are also covered under the Class 1 exemption. The new modular building would comply with Section 15303 . The CEQA Class 14 Exemption applies to expansion of schools of less than 25% (project increase would be 13% ).
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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