Norseman Elementary School Modernization
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070937
Lead Agency
Fresno Unified School District
Document Title
Norseman Elementary School Modernization
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/11/2026
Document Description
The Fresno Unified School District proposes the Norseman Elementary School Modernization Project to modernize the existing 12.4-acre Norseman Elementary School campus and associated adjacent rights-of-way using Measure H bond funding. The project includes demolition, reconstruction, and renovation of aging facilities; construction of new classroom, early learning, and administration buildings; modernization of existing campus buildings; upgrades to outdoor learning and recreation areas; and improvements to parking, circulation, and student drop-off areas. The project would demolish approximately 27,850 square feet of existing buildings and construct approximately 28,500 square feet of new facilities, resulting in approximately 64,100 square feet of total campus space. Limited off-site traffic safety improvements may also occur within adjacent public rights-of-way. Construction is anticipated to occur between June 2028 and August 2029 and would be phased to allow the school to remain operational. The project would not increase student enrollment or campus capacity and would be designed in compliance with applicable state building, accessibility, energy efficiency, and safety standards.
Contact Information
Name
Heidi Heltne
Agency Name
Fresno Unified School District
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fresno
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Maple Avenue and Weldon Avenue
Zip
93703
Total Acres
15.2
Parcel #
447-280-0144728018
State Highways
168, 180, 41
Railways
SJVR
Airports
Fresno Yosemite International A
Schools
Ericson, Scandanavian, Addicott, Ewing, McLane, Yosemite
Waterways
Mill Ditch, Dry Creek, Herndon Canal
Township
13S
Range
20E
Section
25
Base
MDPM
Other Location Info
4636 E Weldon Avenue, Fresno, California 93703
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fresno Unified School District
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Fresno
Final Environmental Document Available at
4600 M. Brawley Avenue, Fresno, CA 93722
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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