Conditional Use Permit to allow a trade/vocational school, (The Southern California Health Institute) in the General Industrial (M-2) Zone
Summary
SCH Number
2026061260
Public Agency
City of Burbank
Document Title
Conditional Use Permit to allow a trade/vocational school, (The Southern California Health Institute) in the General Industrial (M-2) Zone
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/29/2026
Document Description
The SOCHI vocational school will be occupying the existing, vacant, three-story office building, with a floor area of approximately 66,120 square feet. The proposed tenant improvements include partitioning the large central open space on the two floors of the north-west wing to create classrooms, labs, and other academic and student spaces, while keeping the existing private office spaces around the perimeter. The north-east section will be upgraded but not fully reconfigured and will include office space as well as student and faculty lounges, conference rooms, and offices. The scope of work includes some minor exterior improvements, such as façade maintenance and repairs of damaged building elements.
Site improvements will include the following: parking restriping (including the addition of several ADA stalls) bringing the total parking spaces available to 79; new ADA compliant pathways; the addition of bicycle parking (8 long term spaces, 2 short-term spaces); and a new 8-foot tall perimeter fencing along Winona Avenue, including improvements to an existing 3-foot tall block wall and the addition of a metal fence. No changes are proposed to the vehicular access.
Contact Information
Name
Silvia Sulis
Agency Name
City of Burbank
Job Title
Planning Technincia
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Burbank
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Winona Avenue, North San Fernando Boulevard, North Naomi Street
Zip
91504
Total Acres
1.13
Parcel #
2466-022-048
State Highways
Highway 5
Railways
MetroLink, Amtrak
Airports
Hollywood Burbank Airport
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301(a) – Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
Reasons for Exemption
This Project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301(a) – Class 1 (Existing Facilities) pertaining to minor site improvements and interior renovations, without any additions to or alterations of the building envelope. There are no unusual circumstances or conditions related to the project site; therefore, the Project qualifies for this exemption.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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