Central Park Block Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070807
Public Agency
City of Glendale
Document Title
Central Park Block Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/21/2026
Document Description
The proposed project is to expand and renovate the existing Central Park located within the 6.42-acre Central Park Block (CPB) which is a multi-use civic and recreational area owned by the City of Glendale and includes Central Park, which is the city’s primary down-town public park, the Adult Recreation Center, the Central Library, and the Armenian-American Museum (AAM). The proposed CPB Project would expand the park from 0.78 acres to 2.71 acres with the vertical APE extending to 20 feet above ground and 11 feet below ground surface and includes the installation of a splash pad with a recycled water system and underground tank, and a restroom building, and the construction of a covered amphitheater structure with a stage. In addition, the project will include the removal of driveways and parking areas, the removal of an obsolete HVAC bunker, and the creation of several plazas and improved entries, as well as the creation of a great lawn space and introduction of landscaping. The project plans to construct a large landing for the Central Library Building’s south entrance that will include a ramp and stairs, and according to Assessment of Effects analysis letter report by the City of Glendale is designed to meet the Secretary of Interior’s Rehabilitation Standard and would not affect the historic property to a level that would be adverse.
Contact Information
Name
Dennis Joe
Agency Name
Community Development Department - Planning Division
Job Title
Principal Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Glendale
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
East Colorado Street and South Brand Boulevard
Zip
91210
Total Acres
2.7
Parcel #
5642-013-913
Railways
Southern Pacific Railway
Schools
Columbus Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, Cerritos Elementary
Other Location Info
151 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91210
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sec 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The Project qualifies as in-fill development exemption as it meets all the conditions for an in-fill development project as follows: a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations; b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban areas; c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and e) The site can be adequately served by all require utilities and public services.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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