Whittier High School Athletic Fields Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070980
Public Agency
Whittier Union High School District
(WUHSD)
Document Title
Whittier High School Athletic Fields Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/24/2026
Document Description
The District proposes improvements to the Whittier High School athletic field areas . Improvements would include the replacement of existing natural turf fields with synthetic turf fields for the football, baseball and softball fields, and multi-purpose outfields (soccer); track re-surfacing; ancillary field improvements; installation of supporting equipment (e.g., scoreboards); new concrete paving and fencing at entry areas; and underground storm drain improvements. Twelve light poles would be installed to light the fields.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Jamero
Agency Name
Whittier Union High School District
Job Title
Deputy Superintendent
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Whittier
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Hadley Street and Gregory Street
Zip
90601
Total Acres
9
Parcel #
8140024901
State Highways
SR 72
Railways
Southern Pacific Railroad
Airports
N/A
Schools
Whittier High School
Waterways
N/A
Township
2S
Range
11W
Section
22
Base
SBM
Other Location Info
12417 Philadelphia Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Class 1, Existing Facilities, 15304 Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, 15314 Class 14 Minor Additions to Schools
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 1 exemption applies as the proposed improvement would repair, replace, and maintain existing facilities at the campus and would have the same capacity as the existing use. The Class 4 exemption applies as the Project would occur on an entirely developed area of graded land with a slope of less than 10 percent that is not within a waterway, wetlands, and/or areas of severe geologic hazards. Project construction would require minor alterations to the Project site, involving minor excavation, grading, and trenching to install the proposed improvements. All disturbed surfaces would be backfilled and restored for continued use of the existing school facilities and to limit potential stormwater runoff. The Project would require the removal of low shrubs, ivy, and grass. No mature trees would be removed for Project implementation. The Class 14 exemption applies as the proposed improvements would not add new classrooms, change the number of classrooms, introduce any new athletic programs or sports at the school, or increase the original student capacity by more than 25 percent or classroom count by 10. Therefore, the school enrollment capacity would remain the same as under existing conditions. Additionally, none of the exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the Project.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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