Planning & Design Meetings Draft of the Initial Study for the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration 1/1/2006 - Presentation
25 Churchill Avenue, Building ‘D’ ● Palo Alto, CA 94306 ● Phone 650.329.3935 ● Fax 650.327.3588 ● www.pausd.org
MEASURE A – STRONG SCHOOLS BOND
GUNN HIGH SCHOOL MASTER PLAN
NOTICE OF REVIEW PERIOD FOR
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY/
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
FOR
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for
780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, California
To: Public Agencies and Concerned
Citizens/Interested Parties
From: Palo Alto Unified School District
25 Churchill Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Project Applicant: Palo Alto Unified School District
Notice: Notice is hereby given that the Palo Alto Unified School District (“PAUSD”), acting as Lead Agency under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the subject project. The
review period has been extended to November 19, 2009.
Project Location: The project site is located at 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, California. The parcel is located northeast
of the intersection of Arastradero Road and Foothill Expressway.
Project Description: The proposed projects feature construction of new buildings and other structures; renovation of some
existing buildings; utility and infrastructure improvements; landscaping enhancements; entry and courtyard upgrades; and
pedestrian/bicycle/vehicular circulation improvements. Projects under the first group include construction of two new
classroom buildings, a second gymnasium, and modernization of the existing gymnasium. Group 2 projects include
construction of new performing arts and science classrooms, improvements to Spangenberg Theater and modernization of the
existing math building to accommodate special education programs. Please refer to the project descriptions within the Initial
Study document for further information on unfunded projects.
Potential Environmental Impacts: Some potentially significant impacts were identified related to air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology/water quality, noise,
transportation/traffic, utilities and services systems. Each of these impacts would be mitigated to a less than significant level
if the identified mitigation measures are implemented. PAUSD has agreed to implement the mitigation measures and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, thereby decreasing these impacts to less than significant.
Public Review Period: The public review period for the Draft Initial Study extends through November 19, 2009.
Location Where Documents Can Be Reviewed: PAUSD has prepared a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the subject project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. These documents are available for
review at 1) the Palo Alto Unified School District Main Office, 25 Churchill, Building D, Palo Alto, CA 94306, and 2) on the
PAUSD website.
Comments on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received, in writing,
by the end of the review period, November 19, 2009, at 5:00 p.m.
Submit comments to Tom Hodges
Palo Alto Unified School District
25 Churchill, Building D, Palo Alto, California 94306
Phone: (650) 329-3700 Fax: (650) 327-3588
For Comments on the Application please contact: Tom Hodges, Program Director, 650-329-3972, thodges@pausd.org