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WALL CONSTRUCTION TYPE - SEE WALL TYPES
FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATION (IN HOURS)
WALL TYPE NOTES:
AP PROVIDE ACCESS PANEL FOR EQUIPMENT
1. NOTED WALL TYPE DEPICTS TYPICAL WALL CONSTRUCTION. SEE INTERIOR
ELEVATIONS, WALL TYPES, AND WALL TYPE DETAILS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
2. AT NEW WALL CONSTRUTION, MOISTURE RESISTANT GYPSUM BOARD IS TO BE
USED IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND KITCHEN AREAS, AND ON ALL WALLS WITH SINKS AND DRINKING FOUNTANS. PROVIDE TILE BACKER BOARD BEHIND ALL CERAMIC TILE APPLICATIONS.
3. SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR LOCATIONS AND EXTENTS OF APPLIED WALL FINISHES.
4. WHERE A LENGTH OF WALL IS INTERSECTED BY PERPENDICULAR WALLS, WALL
TYPE TO BE CONTINUOUS BETWEEN WALL TYPE TAGS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
FLOOR PLAN NOTES:
9. CONDITIONS AND DETAILS MARKED "TYPICAL" SHALL APPLY IN ALL CASES UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED OTHERWISE. TYPICAL DETAILS NOT
REFERENCED ON DRAWINGS APPLY UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE BY SPECIFIC NOTES AND DETAILS. WHERE NO SPECIFIC DETAIL IS SHOWN, THE
CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR TO THAT INDICATED FOR THE TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT.
10. WHERE NO SPECIFIC STANDARDS ARE APPLIED TO A MATERIAL OR METHOD OF
CONSTRUCTION TO BE USED ON THE WORK, ALL SUCH MATERIAL AND
METHODS ARE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF THE INDUSTRY AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
11. LOADING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE BUILDING AREA'S DESIGN LIVE LOAD PER SQUARE FOOT.
12. ESTABLISH AND VERIFY ALL OPENINGS AND INSERTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL,
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND OTHER DISCIPLINES ELEMENTS
WITH APPROPRIATE TRADES, DRAWINGS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
13. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ANCHORAGE BLOCKING, BACKING, FRAMING FOR
HANDRAILS, DOOR STOPS, CASEWORK, SHELVING, MIRRORS, WALL MOUNTED
EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER SPECIALTY, ACCESSORY, AND EQUIPMENT ITEMS AS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION.
14. CONFIRM ALL ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION.
15. SEE WALL TYPE DETAIL SHEET(S) FOR DEFLECTION HEAD DETAILS, WALL TO
STRUCTURE DETAILS, ACOUSTIC WALL DETAILS, FIRE RATED WALL DETAILS, AND OTHER TYPICAL WALL DETAILS.
16. FOR ALL ASSEMBLY AREAS WITH AUDIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS, PROVIDE ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS IN ACCORANCE WITH SBC SECTION 1108.2.7.
SEE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE.
17. PROVIDE NEW SIGNAGE AT EVERY ROOM, EMERGENCY & SAFETY SIGNAGE AS
REQUIRED, AND OTHER SIGNAGE AS NOTED ON THE FINISH AND SIGNAGE PLANS.
18. SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & CASEWORK DETAILS FOR ALL CASEWORK AND MILLWORK.
1. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DEPICTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ONLY AS DEEMED RELEVANT TO DOCUMENTATION OF WORK. FIELD-VERIFY PRIOR TO BID
ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT WORK, WHETHER OR NOT SAID EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DEPICTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. NOTIFY
ARCHITECT PRIOR TO BID OF PERCEIVED, POTENTIAL, AND/OR ACTUAL
CONFLICTS BETWEEN EXISTING CONDITIONS AND COMPONENTS OF WORK,
WHETHER OR NOT SAID EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DEPICTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
2. REFER TO CIVIL, LANDSCAPE, MEP, FIRE ALARM, FIRE PROTECTION, IT, AV,
SECURITY, AND OTHER DISCIPLINE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER DOCUMENTATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS, WHERE APPLICABLE.
3. EXISTING CONDITIONS NOT NOTED FOR DEMOLITION ARE TO REMAIN.
4. CIVIL, LANDSCAPE, MEP, FIRE ALARM, FIRE PROTECTION, IT, AV, SECURITY, AND
OTHER DISCIPLINE INFORMATION DEPICTED IN ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS IS DEPICTED ONLY AS DEEMED RELEVANT TO DOCUMENTATION OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS OF WORK. ANY SUCH INFORMATION IS STRICTLY FOR INFORMATION, DIMENSIONAL LOCATION, AND COORDINATION ONLY. WHERE
APPLICABLE, REFER TO EACH DISCIPLINE'S CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NOTIFY ARCHITECT PRIOR TO BID OF SPECIFIC
PERCEIVED, POTENTIAL, AND/OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS BETWEEN INTENT OF
ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION DEPICTED IN OTHER DISCIPLINES' CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
5. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO FACE OF FINISH, FACE OF MASONRY, FACE OF
CONCRETE, OR CENTERLINE OF COLUMN OR GRID LINE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
6. DIMENSIONS AT INTERIOR DOOR, SIDELITE, AND OTHER OPENINGS ARE DOOR
OR GLASS SIDE FINISHED FACE OF FRAME DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SEE OPENING DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
7. DOORS NOT LOCATED BY PLAN OR DETAIL DIMENSION ARE TO BE CENTERED IN WALLS AS SHOWN OR LOCATED WITH DOOR SIDE FINISHED FACE OF FRAME 4" FROM FACE OF WALL FINISH.
8. USE DIMENSIONS SHOWN; IN NO CASE SHALL WORKING DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM DRAWINGS. CROSS CHECK DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN
ON THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS WITH RELATED REQUIREMENTS ON THE
STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND OTHER DRAWINGS WHERE APPLICABLE. NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.
19. SEE THE DOOR AND FRAME SCHEDULE FOR EXISTING, RELOCATED, AND NEW
HARDWARE AND OTHER PROVISIONS AT EXISTING, RELOCATED, AND NEW DOORS.
20. AT ALL INTERIOR FLOOR LOCATIONS OF SAWCUTTING, TRENCHING, & OTHER
WORK FOR MEP SERVICES & ALL DISCIPLINES, PATCH ALL ELEMENTS TO MATCH EXISTING INCLUDING CONCRETE AND ALL OTHER FINISHES.
21. AT ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALL AND CEILING LOCATIONS OF REMOVAL
FOR MEP SERVICES OR THE WORK OF ANY DISCIPLINE, PATCH ALL ELEMENTS TO
MATCH EXISTING INCLUDING CONCRETE, CMU, METAL PANEL, GYPSUM BOARD, ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE, PAINT, AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS AND FINISHES.
22. AT ALL SITE LOCATIONS OF SAWCUTTING, TRENCHING, AND FOR MEP SERVICES
OR THE WORK OF ANY DISCIPLINE, PATCH ALL ELEMENTS TO MATCH EXISTING
INCLUDING GROUNDCOVER, PLANTING, AND ALL OTHER LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS,
AND CONCRETE, ASPHALT,AND ALL OTHER SURFACE FINISHES AND SITE CIVIL ELEMENTS.
23. PROTECT ALL EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SHOWN TO REMAIN FROM DAMAGE DURING CONSTRUCTION.
24. WHERE NEW WORK IS CALLED FOR, SUCH WORK SHALL INCLUDE REMOVAL OF
EXISTING FINISHES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE NEW WORK.
25. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND HAVE CONTROL OVER
CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES (UNLESS A
SEQUENCE IS SPECIFIED BY THE OWNER OR CONTRACT DOCUMENTS), PHASING AND PROCEDURES, AND FOR COORDINATING ALL PORTIONS OF THE WORK.
26. FIRESTOP ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH RATED WALLS. SEAL ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH EXTERIOR WALLS WATERTIGHT.
27. PROVIDE MINIMUM RATED 2A: 108:C PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WITH A MAXIMUM PROTECTION AREA OF 3,000 SF SUCH THAT THEY ARE LOCATED WITHIN A 75- FOOT TRAVEL DISTANCE TO ANY POINT IN THE AREA. AT LEAST ONE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH TENANT SPACE. SIGNAGE SHALL
BE PROVIDED FOR EACH EXTINGUISHER AND SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE MOUNTED SUCH THAT THE TOP OF THE EXTINGUISHER IS NOT HIGHER THAN 48 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL.
A-302
S
A-302 W
749.3 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
112
290.7 SF
LOCKER RM
103M
733.5 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
111
747.7 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
113
750.0 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
114
749.3 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
115
733.6 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
116
876.7 SF
MUSIC CLASSROOM (VOCATIONAL RM)
117
629.7 SF
STORAGE ROOM
120M
2,520.2 SF
MPR / THEATER
101
283.3 SF
WC (F)
100F
77.1 SF
EMR
130
166.4 SF
ELEC
129E
211.8 SF
RECEPTION
100
357.2 SF
SPECIALTY TEACHER WORK RM
125
183.9 SF
CONTROL RM
101A
2,829.2 SF
LIBRARY
121
7433.2 SF
GYM
150
163.4 SF
ELEC
120E
159.4 SF
WC (M)
102M
163.3 SF
WC (F)
102F
131.5 SF
GYM OFFICE
105
133.4 SF
GYM STORAGE
104
291.7 SF
LOCKER RM
103F
49.5 SF
CLOSET
102C
192.8 SF
MUSIC STORAGE
118
111.3 SF
OFFICE
119
29.0 SF
MEP
120
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A
B
C
D
289.6 SF
WC (M)
100M
1'-3" 8'-0" 2'-3"
6'-0"
71'-8" 20'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" EQ EQ 11'-2" 11'-2" 1'-9" 3'-3 1/2" 6'-4" 3'-3 1/2"
VIF
4'-8 1/2"
105.5 SF
OFFICE
122B
104.0 SF
OFFICE
122A
104.7 SF
OFFICE
123B
106.2 SF
OFFICE
123A
324.3 SF
WORK RM / CURRIC. STOR.
124
333.0 SF
CONFERENCE RM
126
215.2 SF
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
127
97.5 SF
OFFICE
134B
97.9 SF
OFFICE
134A
330.1 SF
STAFF LOUNGE
133
70.2 SF
SICK RM
131
70.2 SF
MOTHER'S RM
132
152.6 SF
MPR STORAGE
101B
66.0 SF
KITCHEN STORAGE
101C
18'-0" 11'-0" 4'-11 1/2"
CLR.
19'-11 1/2" 5'-0 1/2" 11'-0" 10'-5"
29'-1 1/2" 9'-10" 1'-3" 8'-0"
CLR
4'-2"
8"
6'-0"
CLR.
5" 5'-7" 1'-3" 9'-0"
229.6 SF
KITCHEN
101K
57.4 SF
ELEVATOR
E1
MB-1MB-1
MB-1MB-1
MB-1MB-1
4'-0"
MB-1
A-302
N
E
A-302
REF DW
MICRO
G1 G2
A-301
N
E
A-301
A-301
S
A-301 W
26.4 SF
COPY RM / CURRIC. STOR.
128
39.8 SF
WC (GN)
141
46.0 SF
WC (GN)
142
MB-1
58.2 SF
UTILITY
129T
36.8 SF
IDF ROOM
143
44.8 SF
WC (GN)
130M
38.7 SF
WC (GN)
140
44.8 SF
WC (GN)
130F
2'-6"
10'-0" 5'-0" 10'-0" 4'-9" 49'-2" 10'-6 1/2" 10'-6 1/2"
571.4 SF
PLATFORM
102Y
3 A-310
2 A-310
4 A-310
1 A-310
149.0 SF
ASST. DIR. OFFICE
100A
3026.5 SF
HALLWAY
H1
A-506
2-E
2-W
DS
HOT
CAB.
HOT
CAB.
WH
1-
A-501
S
1-N
1-W
1-E
A-508 1-E
1-W
1-S
1-N
A-506
1-S1
1-N2
A-506
1-S2
1-N1
G4
A-320
G3
A-320
G2
A-320
M1
A-320
G1
A-320
M1
A-320
Sim
A-440
2 A-440
3 A-440
1 A-502
2-S
2-W
2-E
2-N
A-504
1-S
1-W
1-E
1-N
A-504
2-N
2-W
2-E
2-S
A-505 5-E.
5-N.
5-S.
5-W.
100M
100F
1-G 1-C
1-E
105
103M
103F
104
104T
H1F
111
112113
114115
116117
119
123A
123B
122A122B
126
127A
H1B
H1C
134A134B
100B
130
1-A
125
124
133
129F
129E
130M
120
120E
120M
101B101A
101E
2-F
1-F
131
132
2-E
130F
141
140
143
118
H1E
102M102F
1-H
121
128 142
H1
1-I
127
1-B
100A
101D
H1D
H3A
1-D
2-A
2-C
2-D
x100
243.6 SF
HALLWAY-ADMIN
H3
A2f
A4f
A4f A4f A4f A4f
SEPARATION
7" MIN
A2f
A-905
3 TYP.
F2e
A2f A2f A2f A2f
A2f A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A4f
A4f
A2f
A2f
A3g
A2f
D2e
1" MIN SEPARATION
A2f
A2f
D2e
A2f
A2f
A2f A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A4f A4g A4f
A4g
A4g
A2f
A2f
A4f
A4f
D4e
SEPARATION
1" MIN
A4f
A4f
A3f A4g
129T
A2f
A4g
A4g A4g
A4g
A-501
5-N
5-E
5-S
5-W
DS
Total seating capacity = 202
72.2 SF
ELEC CLOSET
104E
SEE ELECTRICAL FOR ALL EXISTING
ELEC EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN
FEC
FEC
A-441
1 133.8 SF
GYM STORAGE
102S
102S
RELOCATED
XFMR
RELOCATED
PANEL
RELOCATED
PANEL
4'-10" 12'-0 1/2" 3'-4" 4'-2 1/2" 5'-8 1/2" 4'-4" 17'-7 1/2" CLR.
6'-0"
CLR.
6'-0" 5" 10'-1" 1'-8" 10'-3 1/2" 1'-5" 9'-1" 13'-1 1/2" 104A 104B 104C
7'-3" 5" 7'-3" 5" 7'-5 1/2"
6'-2" 2'-0" 6'-2" 5"
CLR.
5'-0"
A2f
A2f
15'-3 1/2" 7'-4 1/2" 7'-7 1/2" 1'-8"
AV
RACK
FEC
FEC
FEC
FEC
FE
(EX)
IDF RACK
5" 9'-11" 5" 7'-0"
M2
A-320
M1
A-320
Sim
REF
104H
62.7 SF
WC (GN)
104T
104G
A-700
S1-1
2'-8"
9'-1 1/2" 2'-2" 6'-3 1/2"
5" 2'-1" 10'-7" 2'-1"
1'-8 1/2"
16'-7 1/2"
CLR.
10'-2 1/2"
VIF
1'-3 1/2"
5'-2"
CLR
9'-4 1/2" 5'-3"
VIF
1'-2"
TYP.
12 11
TYP.
13 TYP.
13 9
ALIGN
TYP.
15 TYP.
15 1'-5" 6'-1 1/2" 13'-2" 13'-10" 6'-2 1/2" 6'-2 1/2" 13'-10" 13'-9 1/2" 6'-2 1/2" 6'-2 1/2" 13'-10" 13'-1 1/2" 6'-2 1/2" 1'-5" 5'-10" 22'-9" 1'-5" 8'-11 1/2" CLR.
5'-0"
VIF
9'-1"
DF DF
DF
32'-6" 45'-0" 32'-6"
S2
A-810
Sim
S2
A-810
Sim
S2
A-810
Sim
F2
A-810
Sim
MB-1
MB-1
MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1
MB-1 MB-1
MB-1
MB-1
MB-1
MB-1
TS-1 TS-1
10'-5 1/2"
TV
MB-1
MB-1
3'-6 1/2"
11'-6" 25'-0" 7'-6 1/2" 5'-0" 5'-0" 37'-6" 6'-6" 3'-6"
1'-4" 9'-0" 87'-0" 9'-0" 1'-4"
CLOSED DIM.
3'-6 1/2"
2 ADA
SEATS
2 ADA
SEATS
2 ADA
SEATS
CRITICAL DESIRED DIM.
9'-0 1/2"
CRITICAL DESIRED DIM.
12'-10 1/2"
CRITICAL DESIRED DIM.
15'-9 1/2"
14'-9 1/2" 50'-0" 4'-11"
TYP. 101C
17 TYP.
18 TYP.
18 ACCESS PANEL
A3g
1'-3" 4'-0" 7'-10 1/2" 4'-8 1/2" 9'-11" 9 1/2" 9'-3"
CLR.
A2g
1'-8"
VIF.
3'-5" 8'-6" 3'-0"
1'-4 1/2"
10'-5" 17'-5 1/2"
10'-5" 10'-6 1/2"
CLR.
5'-0"
24'-2"
10'-0" 3'-7"
22'-6" 22'-6 1/2" 59'-6"
TYP.
4 A2f
A-503
1-S
1-W
1-E
1-N
A2g
A4g S0c
A2f
A2f
?
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f A2f
A2f
A2f
S0c
A2f S0c
A2f
A2f
A2f A2f
A2g
F1e
A2f
A2f
A2f
A2f
D2e A2f
A2f
S0b
S0a
A2f
A2f
D2e
A2f
S0b
A2f
S0b
D2e
S0a
A2f
A2f
S0b
S0b
A2f
F1c
F1c
TYP.
G6
TYP.
G4
TYP.
G3
TYP.
G5
A2f
G7
G2
G2
G8
G8
TYP.
4 1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5 A-505 -W.
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5 A-505 -W.
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
COPIER
REF
A2g
A-440
2 Sim
A-440
2 Sim
A-440
2 Sim
A-440
2 Sim
A-440
2 Sim
4-
A-503 W
4-N
4-E
4-S
D2e
TYP.
19 TYP.
19 A-505 3-E
3-N
3-W
3-S
A-505 3-E
3-S
3-W
3-N Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505 3-E
3-S
3-W
3-N Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505 3-E
3-S
3-W
3-N Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
7-N
7-W
7-E
7-S
A-505
5-N.
5-E.
5-S.
5-W.
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
7-N
7-E
7-S
7-W
Sim
Sim
SimSim
1 A-506
A-506 1Sim
TYP.
4 A-505 4-SSim
TYP.
22 F1e
A-505 2-E
2-W
23 TYP.
24 TYP.
24 TYP.
24 1-E
1-
A-506 W
TYP.
24 85.1 SF
WAITING AREA
100W
112X
25 A-441
3 A-441
3 OPP
A-700
S1-1
OPP
D2f
VIF
2'-0 1/2" 5'-8" 4" 4" 3'-4"
VIF
4'-10 1/2"
2-S/N
105X
A2f
A-905
3 TYP.
A-905
3 TYP. A-905
3 TYP.
A-905
2 TYP.
A-905
3 TYP.
CRITICAL DESIRED DIM.
15'-9 1/2"
CRITICAL DESIRED DIM.
12'-10 1/2"
CRITICAL DESIRED DIM.
9'-0 1/2"
4'-0"
101
A-506
2-S
H3B
26 26
F1b
F1b F1b F1b F1b
F1b
F1b
F1b
F1b F1b
F1b
F1b F1b
F1b
F1b
5'-0"
5 2 6
5 4
4 4
5 4 3
4 6
4 4 4 4
4 4
INFILL 4' TALL CURVED METALLIC
VENEER PANEL BELOW EXISTING,
SEE IMAGE
REPLACE TWO SIDES OF COLUMN
WITH METALLIC VENEER
PANELLING, SEE IMAGE
A-505
8-N
8-S
FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES:
1. EXISTING MEP, FIRE ALARM, FIRE PROTECTION, AND LOW VOLTAGE ELEMENTS TO REMAIN.
2. RELOCATE SALVAGED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET.
3. ALIGN NEW WALLS / HALF-WALLS WITH STRUCTURE ABOVE OR ADJACENT POSTS.
4. NEW CASEWORK, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND/OR CASEWORK DRAWINGS.
5. NEW STRUCTURAL POST & FOOTING, SEE STRUCTURAL.
6. NEW STRUCTURAL POST ON EXISTING FOOTING, SEE STRUCTURAL.
7. NEW BEAM OR HEADER ABOVE, SEE STRUCTURAL.
8. MODIFIED BEAM OR HEADER ABOVE, SEE STRUCTURAL.
9. CANOPY ABOVE, SEE A-203 FOR ROOF PLAN INFORMATION
10. NEW CMU EXTERIOR WALL INFILL, MATCH EXISTING & SEE STRUCTURAL.
11. NEW 2" OF CEMENTITIOUS FILL AFTER EXTERIOR PAVING IS REMOVED, SEE STRUCTURAL.
12. NEW ELECTRICAL (EAST) AND FIRE ALARM (WEST) PANELS, SEE ELECTRICAL.
13. EXISTING DOOR WITH REVERSED DOOR SWING, SEE DOOR SCHEDULE A-800.
14. RELOCATED ROOF ACCESS HATCH ABOVE, SEE A-203.
15. PATCH AND MATCH ALL EXISTING FLOOR FINISHES.
16. NEW DISPLAY WALL AND/OR TROPHY CASE, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS.
17. FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, SEE FOOD SERVICE DRAWINGS (OFOI).
18. SALVALGED LOCKERS IN RELOCATED POSITION, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS.
19. EXISTING STAIR GAURDRAILS AND HANDRAILS REPLACED WITH NEW.
20. NEW FLOOR BOXES , SEE FLOOR FINISH PLAN A-402.
21. SOFFIT ABOVE, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATION A-508 FOR INFORMATION.
22. PATCH STONE FINISHES TO MATCH EXISTING WHERE EXTERIOR STORAGE WALL IS REMOVED, SEE A-101
23. NEW BUILT-IN ADA LIFT (OFOI).
24. AV CART AND WALL CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS, SEE ELECTRICAL. (ALTERNATE: SYSTEM TO COORDINATE WITH EXISTING STRATFORD WIRELESS
MICROPHONES)
(ALTERNATE: SYSTEM TO INCLUDE PLATFORM AUDIO MONITORING & MPR EAST/WEST
AUDIO MONITORING)
(ALTERNATE: PROVIDE CAMERA FOR PERFORMANCE RECORDING AND BROADCASTING)
25. ALTERNATE: PROVIDE TV MONITORS FOR PERFORMANCE VIEWING @ MOTHERS ROOM & OTHER SCHOOL LOCATIONS.
26. EXISTING FROSTED PLASTIC SCREEN PANELS ON WINDOWS TO REMAIN.
1. FLOOR OPENING ABOVE, TYP
2. SIGNAGE & SCOREBOARD ABOVE, SEE ELECTRICAL TYP
3. VOLLEYBALL STANCHION, SEE FLOOR FINISH PLAN FOR DIMENSIONED LOCATION, TYP
4. COURT LINES, SEE A-403 FOR DIMENSIONS, TYP
5. MOTORIZED VERTICALLY RETRACTING DIVIDING CURTAIN ABOVE, SEE STRUCTURAL FOR
SUPPORT ELEMENTS
6. MOTORIZED VERTICALLY RETRACTING BASKETBALL HOOPS ABOVE, TYP, SEE ELECTRICAL
7. MOTORIZED HORIZONTALLY RETRACTING BLEACHERS, TYP, SEE ELECTRICAL
8. WALL PAD, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR DIMENSIONS
GYM
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
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I n h a b i t
D e s i g n
REV DATE DESCRIPTION
A-201
1ST FLOOR PLAN
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
3/32" = 1'-0"
L1 FLOOR PLAN 1
1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
DN
DN
DN
21 1F-FC
20 1F-FC
1F-FC
A-302
S
A-302 W
822.5 SF
BIO/CHEM CLASSROOM (K12 LAB)
209
754.7 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
213
740.4 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
211
878.9 SF
BIO/CHEM CLASSROOM (K12 LAB)
210
757.1 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
212
757.2 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
214
757.1 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
215
879.0 SF
BIO/CHEM CLASSROOM (K12 LAB)
217
821.1 SF
BIO/CHEM CLASSROOM (K12 LAB)
218
558.1 SF
PHYSICS / ENGINEERING (K12 LAB)
222
767.5 SF
ART CLASSROOM (VOCATIONAL RM)
206
125.5 SF
WC (F)
201F
280.3 SF
WC (M)
200M
75.9 SF
UTILITY CLOSET
200U
683.1 SF
COMPUTER SCIENCE (VOCATIONAL RM)
220
587.3 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
204
166.4 SF
ELEC
224E
785.1 SF
PHYSICS / ENGINEERING (K12 LAB)
221
686.2 SF
GRAPHIC ARTS (VOCATIONAL RM)
207
802.0 SF
ART CLASSROOM (VOCATIONAL RM)
205
618.7 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
223
1,128.4 SF
MEDIA COMMONS (READING RM / VOCATIONAL RM)
202
1,387.5 SF
MEDIA COMMONS (READING RM / VOCATIONAL RM)
201
487.4 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
219
487.6 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
208
740.4 SF
GENERAL CLASSROOM
216
187.4 SF
BIO/CHEM SUPPORT
217S
187.6 SF
BIO/CHEM SUPPORT
210S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A
B
C
D
CLR.
5'-9 1/2"
9'-3"
CLR.
5"
VIF
38'-9"
274.3 SF
WC (F)
200F
28.3 SF
JC
200J
54.8 SF
IDF
224F
15.7 SF
CLOSET
225
78.7 SF
COPY RM / CURRIC. STOR.
240
102.5 SF
WC (M)
201M
FREEZER
50.5 SF
SHAFT
SH1
MB-1
REF
MB-1
169.3 SF
KITCHENETTE
224
131.9 SF
PHYSICS STORAGE
221S
MB-1 MB-1
111.4 SF
WORK RM / CURRIC. STOR.
204S
MB-1
128.1 SF
ART STORAGE
206S
MB-1 MB-1
MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1 MB-1
MB-1 MB-1
A-302
N
E
A-302
G1 G2
A-301
N
E
A-301
A-301
S
A-301 W
49.9 SF
WC (GN)
225F
49.9 SF
WC (GN)
225M
2'-1 1/2" 4'-4" 3'-0" 4'-1" 3'-0" 4'-1" 3'-0" 3'-3"
MB-1
DW
MICRO
KILN DW MB-1
3 A-310
2 A-310
4 A-310
1 A-310
DW
MB-1
A-501
4-S
A-502
1-N
WH
A-501
2-EXT
2-HEAD
2-ENTRY
2-BACK
A-501
3-S
3-N
3-W
3-E
1-S
1-E
1-W
4-E
4-W
4-N
G4
A-320
G3
A-320
G2
A-320
M1
A-320
G1
A-320
A-700
S1-2
A-504
4-S
4-W
4-N
4-E
209211
212213
214215
216217
218
200M
200F
200MA 200FA
206
205
204
200U
208
220
219
224F
240
201F
225
201M
209S 217S
201A
201B
201 201C
223
206S 205A 222A 221A
207
224E
224
225M
225F
221
202B
202C 222
202
202A
204S
225A
210S 218S 200J
HALLWAY
H5
A4f A4f
A4f A4f A4f
A2f
A2f
A2f A2f A2f A2f
A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f A2f
A2f
A4f
A2f
A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f A4f
A4f
A4f A4f
A4f
A4f
A4f
D2e
D2e
D2e
D2e
210
1'-5" 5'-10" 9 1/2" 17'-6 1/2" 4'-5" 1'-5"
VIF
5'-0"
A2f
A-440
4 A-440
5 SEE ELECTRICAL FOR ALL EXISTING
ELEC EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN
A-441
2 8'-1" 5" 8'-1"
11'-0" 3'-0"
1'-6"
5" 6'-2"
A2f
A2f
A2f
CABINET REF
F1e
ARTWORK
DISPLAY
WALLS
F1e
MB-1
FREEZER REF DW CABINET
F1f
F1f
D2e
CLR.
5'-8" 1'-3"
6 1/2"
42'-2 1/2" VIF
6 1/2"
1'-3"
CLR.
6'-0" 5"
VIF
28'-9 1/2"
TS-1
MB-1 TS-1
MB-1
ADA
WD AC
AC WD
1'-5"
ADA
1,041.2 SF
WALKWAY
226
MB-1
M2
A-320
226
3'-2" 6'-6" 6'-6" 6'-6" 7'-1" 24'-7"
VIF
5'-3 1/2" 5'-3 1/2" 5'-3 1/2" 5'-3 1/2" 5'-7"
14'-11 1/2"
28'-9 1/2" 5"
CLR.
6'-0" 7'-8 1/2" 15'-8 1/2" 18'-0" 7'-11" 4'-10"
VIF
6'-11 1/2"
2" 5'-6"
15'-5 1/2"
5'-6" 4"
2'-11" 3'-0" 4'-1" 3'-0" 4'-1" 3'-0" 4'-4" 2'-1"
3'-0" 2'-8 1/2"
2'-9"
6'-10 1/2" 4'-0" 5'-6" 4'-2 1/2" 4'-11"
CLR.
5'-0" 4'-1 1/2" 5'-6" 4'-0" 6'-10 1/2" 2'-9"
2'-8 1/2" 3'-0"
2'-1" 5'-1 1/2" 3'-0" 4'-6" 3'-0" 4'-6" 3'-0" 2'-9"
CLR.
6'-0" 1'-7" 7'-11 1/2" 4'-0" 6'-6 1/2" 2'-6"
3'-1" 3'-0"
2'-1" 5'-1 1/2" 3'-0" 4'-6" 3'-0" 4'-6" 3'-0"
2'-6"
6'-6 1/2" 4'-0" 7'-11 1/2" 1'-7 1/2" 6'-0"
3'-0" 3'-1"
12'-8" 8'-8 1/2" 8'-8 1/2" 9'-0" 3'-1 1/2"
4'-5 1/2" 2'-2"
2'-2 1/2"
7'-5 1/2" 2'-2" 4'-1" 3'-0" 2'-0" 3'-10 1/2"
5'-0 1/2" 1'-5"
CLR.
4'-5" 17'-11" 6'-3" 1'-5" 6'-0" 13'-3 1/2" 13'-9 1/2" 6'-2 1/2" 6'-2" 13'-10" 13'-9 1/2" 6'-2 1/2" 6'-2" 13'-10" 13'-0 1/2" 6'-3" 4'-9 1/2" 4'-0" 2'-0 1/2" 2'-6" 2'-9" 3'-0" 3'-0"
3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-11" 2'-10 1/2"
1'-5 1/2"
4'-0"
ALIGN
FEC FEC FEC
FE
(EX)
9 1'-3" 6'-0"
VIF
5" 15'-2"
8'-10"
14 DF
7'-5" 2'-4 1/2" 3'-4" 4'-7" 1'-8" 7'-8" 3'-4" 1'-9"
4" 5'-8" 14'-9" 5'-8" 4" 1'-8"
CLR.
5'-10 1/2" 5" 15'-3 1/2" 9'-1"
VIF
38'-8 1/2" 5" 9'-3"
CLR.
71'-8" 20'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 30'-0" 30'-0" 32'-6" 45'-0" 32'-6"
TS-1
TS-1 TS-1
TS-1
17'-1" 25'-8 1/2" 19'-4"15'-3" 26'-7 1/2"
21'-11" 10'-4 1/2" 24'-4" 24'-1"
3'-8" 14'-4" 3'-9 1/2"
A2f
2'-4"
1'-8 1/2"
3'-4" 3'-0"
TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 C3
A-810
A-501
4-N
4-E
4-W
4-W
Sim
Sim
SimSim
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-501
3-N
3-E
3-S
3-W
Sim
Sim
SimSim
1-
A-501 S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
TYP.
4 TYP.
4 A-501
2-ENTRY
2-BACK
2-EXT
2-HEAD
Sim
Sim
Sim
Sim
A-501
2-ENTRY
2-BACK
2-EXT
2-HEAD
Sim
Sim
Sim
Sim
A-501
2-ENTRY
2-BACK
2-EXT
2-HEAD
Sim
Sim
Sim
Sim
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
Sim
Sim
SimSim
1-
A-501
S
1-W
1-N
1-E
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-503
2-N
2-S
2-W
2-E
A-503
3-N
3-W
3-E
3-S
A-503
3-N
3-W
3-E
3-S
Sim
Sim
SimSim
27'-10" 14'-11 1/2" 30'-0" 24'-7" 17'-1" 25'-8 1/2" 19'-4" 15'-3" 27'-7 1/2"
FUME HOOD
FUME HOOD FUME HOOD
FUME HOOD
COPIER
IDF
RACK
TYP.
19 TYP.
19 A-440
2 Sim
A-440
2 Sim
A-507
1-S1
1-N2
A-507
1-S2
1-N1
HALLWAY
H6
HALLWAY
H7
A-507
2-N
2-S
A-507
3-N
3-S
A-507 2-E
2-
A-507
E
2-
A-507
E
A-507 2-E Sim
SimSim
A-504
4-S
4-E
4-W
4-N Sim
Sim
SimSim
TYP.
20 TYP.
20 TYP.
20 TYP.
20 A-504
1-N
1-E
1-S
1-W
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-505
3-N
3-S
3-E
3-W
Sim
Sim
SimSim
A-504
5-N
5-S
5-E
5-W
TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 TYP.
4 A-505
1-E
1-S
A-505
4-S
4-W
6-
A-505
W
6-E
F1c
F1c
ABOVE
F1c
F1c
TYP.
21 TYP.
21 TYP.
21 F1c
ABOVE
F1c
F1c
ABOVE
TYP.
22 1-N
1-W
2-
A-505
E Sim
A-700
S1-2
OPP
A-905
3 TYP.
A-905
3 TYP.
A-905
3 TYP.
A-905
3 TYP.
A-905
3 TYP.
36.6 SF
CLOSET
225C
F1b
F1b
F1b
F1b
F1b
F1b F1b F1b F1b F1b F1b F1b
F1b
225C
A1
1 HR
WALL CONSTRUCTION TYPE - SEE WALL TYPES
FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATION (IN HOURS)
WALL TYPE NOTES:
AP PROVIDE ACCESS PANEL FOR EQUIPMENT
1. NOTED WALL TYPE DEPICTS TYPICAL WALL CONSTRUCTION. SEE INTERIOR
ELEVATIONS, WALL TYPES, AND WALL TYPE DETAILS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
2. AT NEW WALL CONSTRUTION, MOISTURE RESISTANT GYPSUM BOARD IS TO BE
USED IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND KITCHEN AREAS, AND ON ALL WALLS WITH SINKS AND DRINKING FOUNTANS. PROVIDE TILE BACKER BOARD BEHIND ALL CERAMIC TILE APPLICATIONS.
3. SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR LOCATIONS AND EXTENTS OF APPLIED WALL FINISHES.
4. WHERE A LENGTH OF WALL IS INTERSECTED BY PERPENDICULAR WALLS, WALL
TYPE TO BE CONTINUOUS BETWEEN WALL TYPE TAGS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
FLOOR PLAN NOTES:
9. CONDITIONS AND DETAILS MARKED "TYPICAL" SHALL APPLY IN ALL CASES UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED OTHERWISE. TYPICAL DETAILS NOT
REFERENCED ON DRAWINGS APPLY UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE BY SPECIFIC NOTES AND DETAILS. WHERE NO SPECIFIC DETAIL IS SHOWN, THE
CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IDENTICAL OR SIMILAR TO THAT INDICATED FOR THE TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT.
10. WHERE NO SPECIFIC STANDARDS ARE APPLIED TO A MATERIAL OR METHOD OF
CONSTRUCTION TO BE USED ON THE WORK, ALL SUCH MATERIAL AND
METHODS ARE TO MAINTAIN STANDARDS OF THE INDUSTRY AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
11. LOADING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE BUILDING AREA'S DESIGN LIVE LOAD PER SQUARE FOOT.
12. ESTABLISH AND VERIFY ALL OPENINGS AND INSERTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL,
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND OTHER DISCIPLINES ELEMENTS
WITH APPROPRIATE TRADES, DRAWINGS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
13. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ANCHORAGE BLOCKING, BACKING, FRAMING FOR
HANDRAILS, DOOR STOPS, CASEWORK, SHELVING, MIRRORS, WALL MOUNTED
EQUIPMENT, AND ALL OTHER SPECIALTY, ACCESSORY, AND EQUIPMENT ITEMS AS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE INSTALLATION.
14. CONFIRM ALL ROUGH OPENING DIMENSIONS FOR DOORS AND WINDOWS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION.
15. SEE WALL TYPE DETAIL SHEET(S) FOR DEFLECTION HEAD DETAILS, WALL TO
STRUCTURE DETAILS, ACOUSTIC WALL DETAILS, FIRE RATED WALL DETAILS, AND OTHER TYPICAL WALL DETAILS.
16. FOR ALL ASSEMBLY AREAS WITH AUDIO AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS, PROVIDE ASSISTIVE LISTENING SYSTEMS IN ACCORANCE WITH SBC SECTION 1108.2.7.
SEE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS WHERE APPLICABLE.
17. PROVIDE NEW SIGNAGE AT EVERY ROOM, EMERGENCY & SAFETY SIGNAGE AS
REQUIRED, AND OTHER SIGNAGE AS NOTED ON THE FINISH AND SIGNAGE PLANS.
18. SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS & CASEWORK DETAILS FOR ALL CASEWORK AND MILLWORK.
1. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DEPICTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ONLY AS DEEMED RELEVANT TO DOCUMENTATION OF WORK. FIELD-VERIFY PRIOR TO BID
ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT WORK, WHETHER OR NOT SAID EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DEPICTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. NOTIFY
ARCHITECT PRIOR TO BID OF PERCEIVED, POTENTIAL, AND/OR ACTUAL
CONFLICTS BETWEEN EXISTING CONDITIONS AND COMPONENTS OF WORK,
WHETHER OR NOT SAID EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE DEPICTED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
2. REFER TO CIVIL, LANDSCAPE, MEP, FIRE ALARM, FIRE PROTECTION, IT, AV,
SECURITY, AND OTHER DISCIPLINE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR FURTHER DOCUMENTATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS, WHERE APPLICABLE.
3. EXISTING CONDITIONS NOT NOTED FOR DEMOLITION ARE TO REMAIN.
4. CIVIL, LANDSCAPE, MEP, FIRE ALARM, FIRE PROTECTION, IT, AV, SECURITY, AND
OTHER DISCIPLINE INFORMATION DEPICTED IN ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS IS DEPICTED ONLY AS DEEMED RELEVANT TO DOCUMENTATION OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS OF WORK. ANY SUCH INFORMATION IS STRICTLY FOR INFORMATION, DIMENSIONAL LOCATION, AND COORDINATION ONLY. WHERE
APPLICABLE, REFER TO EACH DISCIPLINE'S CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NOTIFY ARCHITECT PRIOR TO BID OF SPECIFIC
PERCEIVED, POTENTIAL, AND/OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS BETWEEN INTENT OF
ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION DEPICTED IN OTHER DISCIPLINES' CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
5. DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE TO FACE OF FINISH, FACE OF MASONRY, FACE OF
CONCRETE, OR CENTERLINE OF COLUMN OR GRID LINE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
6. DIMENSIONS AT INTERIOR DOOR, SIDELITE, AND OTHER OPENINGS ARE DOOR
OR GLASS SIDE FINISHED FACE OF FRAME DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. SEE OPENING DETAILS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
7. DOORS NOT LOCATED BY PLAN OR DETAIL DIMENSION ARE TO BE CENTERED IN WALLS AS SHOWN OR LOCATED WITH DOOR SIDE FINISHED FACE OF FRAME 4" FROM FACE OF WALL FINISH.
8. USE DIMENSIONS SHOWN; IN NO CASE SHALL WORKING DIMENSIONS BE SCALED FROM DRAWINGS. CROSS CHECK DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN
ON THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS WITH RELATED REQUIREMENTS ON THE
STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND OTHER DRAWINGS WHERE APPLICABLE. NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK.
19. SEE THE DOOR AND FRAME SCHEDULE FOR EXISTING, RELOCATED, AND NEW
HARDWARE AND OTHER PROVISIONS AT EXISTING, RELOCATED, AND NEW DOORS.
20. AT ALL INTERIOR FLOOR LOCATIONS OF SAWCUTTING, TRENCHING, & OTHER
WORK FOR MEP SERVICES & ALL DISCIPLINES, PATCH ALL ELEMENTS TO MATCH EXISTING INCLUDING CONCRETE AND ALL OTHER FINISHES.
21. AT ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALL AND CEILING LOCATIONS OF REMOVAL
FOR MEP SERVICES OR THE WORK OF ANY DISCIPLINE, PATCH ALL ELEMENTS TO
MATCH EXISTING INCLUDING CONCRETE, CMU, METAL PANEL, GYPSUM BOARD, ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILE, PAINT, AND ALL OTHER MATERIALS AND FINISHES.
22. AT ALL SITE LOCATIONS OF SAWCUTTING, TRENCHING, AND FOR MEP SERVICES
OR THE WORK OF ANY DISCIPLINE, PATCH ALL ELEMENTS TO MATCH EXISTING
INCLUDING GROUNDCOVER, PLANTING, AND ALL OTHER LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS,
AND CONCRETE, ASPHALT,AND ALL OTHER SURFACE FINISHES AND SITE CIVIL ELEMENTS.
23. PROTECT ALL EXISTING CONSTRUCTION SHOWN TO REMAIN FROM DAMAGE DURING CONSTRUCTION.
24. WHERE NEW WORK IS CALLED FOR, SUCH WORK SHALL INCLUDE REMOVAL OF
EXISTING FINISHES, SYSTEMS AND RELATED ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE NEW WORK.
25. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND HAVE CONTROL OVER
CONSTRUCTION MEANS, METHODS, TECHNIQUES, SEQUENCES (UNLESS A
SEQUENCE IS SPECIFIED BY THE OWNER OR CONTRACT DOCUMENTS), PHASING AND PROCEDURES, AND FOR COORDINATING ALL PORTIONS OF THE WORK.
26. FIRESTOP ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH RATED WALLS. SEAL ALL PENETRATIONS THROUGH EXTERIOR WALLS WATERTIGHT.
27. PROVIDE MINIMUM RATED 2A: 108:C PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WITH A MAXIMUM PROTECTION AREA OF 3,000 SF SUCH THAT THEY ARE LOCATED WITHIN A 75- FOOT TRAVEL DISTANCE TO ANY POINT IN THE AREA. AT LEAST ONE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH TENANT SPACE. SIGNAGE SHALL
BE PROVIDED FOR EACH EXTINGUISHER AND SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE MOUNTED SUCH THAT THE TOP OF THE EXTINGUISHER IS NOT HIGHER THAN 48 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL.
FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES:
1. EXISTING MEP, FIRE ALARM, FIRE PROTECTION, AND LOW VOLTAGE ELEMENTS TO REMAIN.
2. RELOCATE SALVAGED FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET.
3. ALIGN NEW WALLS / HALF-WALLS WITH STRUCTURE ABOVE OR ADJACENT POSTS.
4. NEW CASEWORK, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND/OR CASEWORK DRAWINGS.
5. NEW STRUCTURAL POST & FOOTING, SEE STRUCTURAL.
6. NEW STRUCTURAL POST ON EXISTING FOOTING, SEE STRUCTURAL.
7. NEW BEAM OR HEADER ABOVE, SEE STRUCTURAL.
8. MODIFIED BEAM OR HEADER ABOVE, SEE STRUCTURAL.
9. CANOPY ABOVE, SEE A-203 FOR ROOF PLAN INFORMATION
10. NEW CMU EXTERIOR WALL INFILL, MATCH EXISTING & SEE STRUCTURAL.
11. NEW 2" OF CEMENTITIOUS FILL AFTER EXTERIOR PAVING IS REMOVED, SEE STRUCTURAL.
12. NEW ELECTRICAL (EAST) AND FIRE ALARM (WEST) PANELS, SEE ELECTRICAL.
13. EXISTING DOOR WITH REVERSED DOOR SWING, SEE DOOR SCHEDULE A-800.
14. RELOCATED ROOF ACCESS HATCH ABOVE, SEE A-203.
15. PATCH AND MATCH ALL EXISTING FLOOR FINISHES.
16. NEW DISPLAY WALL AND/OR TROPHY CASE, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS.
17. FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, SEE FOOD SERVICE DRAWINGS (OFOI).
18. SALVALGED LOCKERS IN RELOCATED POSITION, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS.
19. EXISTING STAIR GAURDRAILS AND HANDRAILS REPLACED WITH NEW.
20. NEW FLOOR BOXES , SEE FLOOR FINISH PLAN A-402.
21. SOFFIT ABOVE, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATION A-508 FOR INFORMATION.
22. PATCH STONE FINISHES TO MATCH EXISTING WHERE EXTERIOR STORAGE WALL IS REMOVED, SEE A-101
23. NEW BUILT-IN ADA LIFT (OFOI).
24. AV CART AND WALL CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS, SEE ELECTRICAL. (ALTERNATE: SYSTEM TO COORDINATE WITH EXISTING STRATFORD WIRELESS
MICROPHONES)
(ALTERNATE: SYSTEM TO INCLUDE PLATFORM AUDIO MONITORING & MPR EAST/WEST
AUDIO MONITORING)
(ALTERNATE: PROVIDE CAMERA FOR PERFORMANCE RECORDING AND BROADCASTING)
25. ALTERNATE: PROVIDE TV MONITORS FOR PERFORMANCE VIEWING @ MOTHERS ROOM & OTHER SCHOOL LOCATIONS.
26. EXISTING FROSTED PLASTIC SCREEN PANELS ON WINDOWS TO REMAIN.
1. FLOOR OPENING ABOVE, TYP
2. SIGNAGE & SCOREBOARD ABOVE, SEE ELECTRICAL TYP
3. VOLLEYBALL STANCHION, SEE FLOOR FINISH PLAN FOR DIMENSIONED LOCATION, TYP
4. COURT LINES, SEE A-403 FOR DIMENSIONS, TYP
5. MOTORIZED VERTICALLY RETRACTING DIVIDING CURTAIN ABOVE, SEE STRUCTURAL FOR
SUPPORT ELEMENTS
6. MOTORIZED VERTICALLY RETRACTING BASKETBALL HOOPS ABOVE, TYP, SEE ELECTRICAL
7. MOTORIZED HORIZONTALLY RETRACTING BLEACHERS, TYP, SEE ELECTRICAL
8. WALL PAD, SEE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR DIMENSIONS
GYM
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
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A-202
2ND FLOOR PLAN
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
3/32" = 1'-0"
L2 FLOOR PLAN 1
1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
ROOF PLAN NOTES:
1. NOT ALL ROOF PENETRATIONS ARE NECESSARILY SHOWN. COORDINATE WITH
STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECRICAL, PLUMING, LOW VOLTAGE, SECURITY, AND OTHER DISCIPLINE DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL ROOF PENETATIONS.
2. LOADING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE DESIGN LIVE LOAD PER SQUARE FOOT, SEE STRUCTURAL.
3. LOADING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE DESIGN LIVE LOAD PER SQUARE FOOT.
4. SEE BUILDING ELEVATIONS, SECTIONS, AND PLANS FOR ROUTE OF DOWNSPOUTS AND OVERFLOW DRAINS.
5. SEE BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR PAINTING & ALL OTHER EXTERIOR FINISH WORK.
6. WHERE ROOF INSULATION IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE IN A MIN OF (2) LAYERS. LAYER JOINTS SHALL BE STAGGERED.
7. AT ALL ROOF PENETRATIONS, ROOF SHALL BE FLASHED AND SEALED WATERTIGHT PER DETAILS NOTED.
8. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE AND VERIFY CURB AND ROOF PENETRATION LOCATIONS.
R1 - 2 PLY MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING ON
COVER BOARD ON R-30 RIGID INSULATION ON VAPOR BARRIER
ON STRUCTURAL DECKING
R2 - 2 PLY MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING ON
COVER BOARD
R3 - STRUCTURAL METAL DECK ROOFING ON STEEL STRUCTURE
R4 - THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN ROOFING ON COVER BOARD
ON R-30 RIGID INSULATION ON VAPOR BARRIER ON STRUCTURAL
DECKING
GUTTER
DOWNSPOUT
ROOF DRAIN & OVERFLOW DRAIN
FALL ARREST ANCHORS
DS
FA
ROOF LEGEND:
RD ORD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A
B
C
D
G1 G2
1/4" PER FT
DS
RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD
RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD
EXISTING MECHANICAL SCREEN
1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT
1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT1/4" PER FT 1/4" PER FT
1/4" PER FT
1/4" PER FT
SKYLIGHT, TYP
NEW MECHANICAL SCREEN
TRASH ENCLOSURE (ROOF TYPE R3), SEE
ENLARGED ROOF PLAN (A-814) FOR MORE
INFORMATION
RD ORD RD ORD RD ORD
DS
PV PANELS, SEE
ELECTRICAL
EQ EQ
EQ EQ
25'-10 1/2" 25'-8 1/2"
PV BATTERY, SEE
ELECTRICAL
RELOCATED ROOF ACCESS HATCH
SEE MEP DRAWINGS FOR MEP EQUIPMENT
OVERFLOW SCUPPER
OVERFLOW SCUPPER
EXISTING BUILT UP ROOFING, PATCH AND MATCH EXISTING
SYSTEM ONLY AS REQUIRED AT AREAS OF MINOR NEW WORK
8'-1"24'-5"49'-0"28'-6"
C3
A-810
EXISTING BUILT UP ROOFING, PATCH AND MATCH EXISTING
SYSTEM ONLY AS REQUIRED AT AREAS OF MINOR NEW WORK
ROOF TYPE 4
1 A-811
Sim
4 A-811
TYP.
P2
A-810
P2
A-810
P1
A-810
C2
A-810
C1
A-810
C3
A-810
6 A-811
TYP.
8 ROOF TYPE R2
A-811
TYP.
20'-0"
21'-8"
7'-6"
22'-5"
9'-11 1/2" 10'-1 1/2"
EXISTING STEEL FRAMED
METCHANICAL
PLATFORM WITH
EXISTING METAL
GRATING ON TOP.
PROVIDE NEW SUPPORT
STEEL FOR MEP
EQUIPMENT AS
REQUIRED, SEE
STRUCTURAL. ALTER
EXISTING GRATING FOR
NEW MEP EQUIPMENT
AS REQUIRED, AND
PROVIDE NEW GRATING
INFILL AROUND ALL
EQUIPMENT WITHIN FULL
EXTENT OF THE
EXISTING PLATFORM
PERIMETER.
4'-8"
NEW PREFAB METAL
STEP TO PLATOFRM
EXISTING STEPS TO
PLATFORM
6 A-811
TYP.
9'-8 1/2" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 13'-9"
10'-6 1/2" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-0" 10'-7"
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A-203
ROOF PLAN
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
3/32" = 1'-0"
ROOF PLAN 1
1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
G1 G2
NEW SWING GATE IN EXISTING FENCE W/
LOCK & PANIC BAR, P-6
NEW SWING GATE IN EXISTING FENCE
W/ LOCK AND PANIC BAR, P-6
NEW STRUCTURE 2 CONSTRUCTION, SEE
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
EXISTING ORNAMENTAL METAL
FENCING TO REMAIN
NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE, SEE TRASH
ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS
EXISTING STRUCTURE 1
ALTERATION, SEE BUILDING
ELEVATIONS
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
NEW SWING GATE IN EXISTING FENCE
W/ LOCK AND PANIC BAR, P-6
NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL CAR
GATE IN EXISTING FENCE, P-6
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
G2 G1
STRATFORD SCHOOL
STRATFORD
SCHOOL
NEW ORNAMENTAL
METAL CAR GATES, P-6
EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT SIGN, SEE
ENLARGED MONUMENT SIGN ELEVATIONS
NEW STRUCTURE 2 CONSTRUCTION, SEE
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE, SEE NEW
TRASH ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS
NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCE, P-6, 6' HIGH FENCE, P-6, 6' HIGH
NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL SWING GATE W/
LOCK AND PANIC BAR, P-6
EXISTING STRUCTURE 1
ALTERATION, SEE BUILDING
ELEVATIONS T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
A-300
FRONT
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
D C B A
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
EXISTING STRUCTURE 1
ALTERATION, SEE BUILDING
ELEVATIONS
STRATFORD
SCHOOL
EXISTING ORNAMENTAL
METAL CAR GATE
EXISTING ORNAMENTAL
METAL FENCE
NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL
FENCE, P-6, 6' HIGH
NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE, SEE TRASH
ENCLOSURE ELEVATIONS
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
EXISTING SWING GATE
EXISTING NEW
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
A B C D
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT SIGN, SEE
ENLARGED MONUMENT SIGN ELEVATIONS
NEW STRUCTURE 2 CONSTRUCTION, SEE
BUILDING ELEVATIONS
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL SWING
GATE W/ LOCK & PANIC BAR
EXISTING ORNAMENTAL METAL
FENCING TO REMAIN
NEW ORNAMENTAL METAL SWING GATE W/
LOCK AND PANIC BAR IN EXISTING FENCE, P-6
A-300
FRONT
GENERAL NOTES:
1. PROVIDE NEW DEVICES WHERE SHOWN. ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES MAY NOT BE SHOWN,
COORDINATE WITH MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTETECTION, FIRE ALARM,
IT, AV, SECURITY, AND OTHER DRAWINGS FOR ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES, WHERE APPLICABLE.
2. PROVIDE NEW ILLUMINATED AND NON-ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE PER SIGN TYPES SHOWN, WHERE APPLICABLE, SEE SIGNAGE DRAWINGS SERIES A9.50 FOR ALL SIGN TYPES, MATERIALS, FINISHES, DIMENSIONS, AND DETAILS.
FINISH LEGEND:
CONCRETE
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS W/ FORMED SCORE LINES - ACI-301, ACI-303.1, ACI-533R, ACI-551.1R, PCI-MNL-122
SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PAC-CLAD - PAC-3000 RS
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 500)
PREFAB HORIZONTAL RIB METAL PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
ROOFSCREEN - "7.2 RIB PANEL" ON "SC3 FRAME"
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 5000 - P-5)
PRECISION FACE CMU
AIR VOL BLOCK - PRECISION - COLOR #60B47E - 8X8X16 - RUNNING BOND - ASTM-C-90 (PAINTED, P-5)
ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCING
METAL POSTS, TOP & BOTTOM RAILS, AND INTERMEDIATE VERTICALS, MATCH
EXISTING
(PREFENISHED - POLYESTER COAT, P-6)
ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
KAWNEER - 451T, CENTER GLAZED W/ 1" INSULATED GLAZING & FULL LITE DOORS (PREFINISHED - CLEAR ANODIZED, MATCH EXISTING)
MATERIALS & SYSTEMS
GLAZING TYPES
IT-1 EXTERIOR INSULATED CLEAR TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING
IT-2 EXTERIOR INSULATED BLUE SPANDREL TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING P-1
FIELD WHITE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7007 "CEILING BRIGHT WHITE' P-2
STRATFORD LIGHT GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7071 "GRAY SCREEN" P-3
STRATFORD BLUE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6811 "HONORABLE BLUE" P-4
STRATFORD DARK GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7074 "SOFTWARE" P-5
EXTERIOR OFF-WHITE, MATCHING EXISTING OFF-WHITE @ LOWER SCHOOL P-6
BLACK = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6258 "TRICORN BLACK"
P-7
STRATFORD RED = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6608 "RAVE RED"
P-8
EXTERIOR GRAY, MATCH EXISTING GRAY @ METAL PANEL COLUMN COVERS COLORS
ALIGNMENT CRITERIA:
1. ALIGN ALL DEVICES - ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE ALARM, FIRE SPRINKLER, IT, AV, SECURITY, AND OTHERS AS INDICATED HERE IN THE ALIGNMENT CRITERIA ABOVE.
2. WHERE DEVICES, FIXTURES, AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN MEP-FA-FP-IT-AV-SEC OR OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE INDICATED IN THE SAME LOCATIONS, ALIGN THEM VERTICLALLY AS INDICATED.
3. WHERE DEVICES ARE INDICATED ABOVE OR BESIDE A STOREFRONT (WINDOW), LOUVER, OR
DOOR, MOUNT THEM CENTERED ON INTERMEDIATE FRAMES (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL), OR CENTERED ABOVE THE GLAZING PANEL OR DOOR.
LIGHT FIXTURE,
CAMERA,
SPEAKER, ETC.
ACCESS
CONTROL
DEVICES, ETC
HOSE BIB
EQ EQ
WP ELEC. OUTLET
WALL SEGMENT BETWEEN
OPENINGS
2'-0" MIN. EQ EQ
OPENINGS IN WALLS
2'-0" 2'-0"
MIN. 1'-4"
DOOR /
STOREFRONT
12' - 9"
4' - 0" 1' - 0"
STRATFORD SCHOOL
1'-0" 1323 GREAT MALL DRIVE
REFER TO THE STRATFORD SCHOOL BRAND GUIDELINES FOR LOGO AND
TEXT PROPORTIONS, FONTS, COLORS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EXISTING MONUMENT
SIGN PAINTED P-5
NEW NON ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNAGE W/ 12"
HIGH MIN STREET NUMBER, 1" DIE CUT ALUMINUM W/
INTEGRAL ELCTROCHEMICAL FINISH, 48SF
STRATFORD SCHOOL
1323 GREAT MALL DRIVE
REFER TO THE STRATFORD SCHOOL BRAND GUIDELINES FOR LOGO AND
TEXT PROPORTIONS, FONTS, COLORS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EXISTING MONUMENT
SIGN PAINTED P-5
NEW NON ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNAGE W/ 12"
HIGH MIN STREET NUMBER, 1" DIE CUT ALUMINUM W/
INTEGRAL ELCTROCHEMICAL FINISH, 48SF
EXISTING MONUMENT
SIGN PAINTED P-5
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SITE ELEVATIONS
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
1/16" = 1'-0"
SITE ELEVATION-S S
1/16" = 1'-0"
SITE ELEVATION-N N
1/16" = 1'-0"
SITE ELEVATION-E E
1/16" = 1'-0"
SITE ELEVATION-W W
1/4" = 1'-0"
FRONT
MONUMENT SIGN
SIDES BACK
1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
EXISTING EXTERIOR SIGNAGE TO BE REMOVED,
CLEAN, FILL, AND PREP NEWLY EXPOSED WALL
SURFACES FOR NEW PAINT
NEW NON-ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNAGE, 1" DIE CUT
ALUMINUM W/ INTEGRAL ELECTROCHEMICAL FINISH, 88SF
EXISTING SMOOTH METAL PANEL
ENTRY CANOPY, PAINT P-3
NEW CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM INFILL STOREFRONT
SYSTEM WITH BLUE SPANDREL GLAZING & CLEAR GLAZING,
MATCH EXISTING TYP
EXISTING GRANITE STONE
ENTRY WALL, TAN
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING CONCRETE WALLS,
PAINT P-5 TYP
EXISTING TEXTURED FIBER
BOARD MECHANICAL
SCREEN, PAINT (P-1)
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED
STOREFRONT WINDOWS W/ BLUE
SPANDREL GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING PREFINSIHED (P-9) SMOOTH METAL
PANEL PILASTER COVERS TO REMAIN, TYP NEW PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL FASCIA CANOPY & COLUMNS, P-3 TYP
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED CURTAIN
WALL SYSTEM W/ BLUE SPANDREL
GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING, TYP
2' - 6" 7' - 8" 2' - 10" 2' - 9" 2' - 9" 9' - 6" 2' - 8" 4' - 4" OVERFLOW SCUPPER, P-3
CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM PREFINISHED (P-5)
DOWNSPOUT LOCATED BEHIND COLUMN BEYOND
M1 M1
STRATFORD
SCHOOL
STRATFORD
SCHOOL
16'-3"
5'-2"
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
D C B A
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
NEW NON-ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNAGE,1" DIE CUT
ALUMINUM W/ INTEGRAL ELECTROCHEMICAL FINISH , 88SF
STRATFORD
SCHOOL
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
EXISTING CONCRETE WALLS,
PAINT P-5 TYP
EXISTING TEXTURED FIBER BOARD
MECHANICAL SCREEN, PAINT (P-1)
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED CURTAIN
WALL SYSTEM W/ BLUE SPANDREL
GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING PREFINSIHED (P-9) SMOOTH
METAL PANEL PILASTER COVERS TO
REMAIN, TYP
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED STOREFRONT
WINDOWS W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLASS &
CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING GRANITE
STONE, TAN
PATCH STONE FINISHES TO MATCH EXISTING
WHERE EXTERIOR STORAGE WALL IS REMOVED
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
SYSTEM MODIFIED WITH NEW CLEAR ANODIZED
ALUMINUM ENTRY DOORS, TYP
M2
16'-3"
5'-2"
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0" EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING TYP
NEW PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
CANOPY FASCIA & COLUMNS, P-3, TYP
EXISTING TEXTURED FIBER BOARD
MECHANICAL SCREEN, PAINT (P-1)
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED STOREFRONT WINDOWS
W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING CONCRETE WALLS PAINT P-5, TYP
EXISTING PREFINSIHED (P-9) SMOOTH METAL
PANEL PILASTER COVERS TO REMAIN, TYP
CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM NEW INFILL STORERONT
SYSTEM W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLAZING AND CLEAR
GLAZING, MATCH EXISTING TYP.
EXISTING GRANITE STONE
WALL, TAN
PREFINISHED (P-5) DOWNSPOUT BEHIND COLUMN OVERFLOW SCUPPER, P-3 M1 M1 M1
C3
A-810
EXISTING DOOR , LOCKED AND
TREATED AS PART OF STOREFRONT
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
A B C D
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
PREFINISHED (P-5) DOWNSPOUT BEHIND COLUMN
EXISTING GRANITE STONE
ENTRY WALL, TAN
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
EXISTING TEXTURED FIBER BOARD
MECHANICAL SCREEN, PAINT (P-1)
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM
W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLASS & CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING CLEAR ANODIZED STOREFRONT
WINDOWS W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLASS &
CLEAR GLAZING TYP
EXISTING CONCRETE WALLS, PAINT P-5, TYP
NEW PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL
PANEL CANOPY & COLUMNS, P-3,TYP
EXISTING STOREFRONT SYSTEMS MODIFIED
WITH NEW CLEAR ANNODIZED ALUMINUM
FULL LITE ENTRY DOORS, TYP
EXISTING PREFINSIHED (P-9) SMOOTH METAL
PANEL PILASTER COVERS TO REMAIN, TYP
NEW INFILL CLEAR ANNODIZED ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
SYSTEM W/ BLUE SPANDREL GLAZING, CLEAR GLAZING &
CLEAR ANNODIZED ALUMINUM FULL LITE ENTRY DOORS
EXISTING STOREFRONT SYSTEMS MODIFIED WITH NEW CLEAR
ANNODIZED ALUMINUM FULL LITE ENTRY DOORS, TYP
M2
EXISTING DOOR , LOCKED AND
TREATED AS PART OF STOREFRONT
PREFINISHED METAL FLASHING (P-3) ABOVE
CANOPY ON SMOOTH CONCRETE PRECAST
PANELS
PREFINISHED STEEL BEAM & METAL GUTTER
BEYOND (P-3), AND SMOOTH PRECAST
CONCRETE PANEL BEYOND PAINTED P-3
GENERAL NOTES:
1. PROVIDE NEW DEVICES AS SHOWN. ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES MAY NOT BE AS SHOWN, COORDINATE WITH THE DRAWINGS OF OTHER DISCIPLINES FOR ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES.
2. PROVIDE NEW SIGNAGE PER SIGN TYPES SHOWN.
3. FINISHES, CONTROL JOINTS AND REVEALS SHOWN ON FRONT SIDES OF BUILT-OUT FEATURES SHALL CONTINUE AT RETURNS AND BACK SIDES WHERE OCCUR.
FINISH LEGEND:
CONCRETE
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS W/ FORMED SCORE LINES - ACI-301, ACI-303.1, ACI-533R, ACI-551.1R, PCI-MNL-122
SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PAC-CLAD - PAC-3000 RS
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 500)
PREFAB HORIZONTAL RIB METAL PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
ROOFSCREEN - "7.2 RIB PANEL" ON "SC3 FRAME"
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 5000 - P-5)
PRECISION FACE CMU
AIR VOL BLOCK - PRECISION - COLOR #60B47E - 8X8X16 - RUNNING BOND - ASTM-C-90 (PAINTED, P-5)
ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCING
METAL POSTS, TOP & BOTTOM RAILS, AND INTERMEDIATE VERTICALS, MATCH
EXISTING
(PREFENISHED - POLYESTER COAT, P-6)
ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
KAWNEER - 451T, CENTER GLAZED W/ 1" INSULATED GLAZING & FULL LITE DOORS (PREFINISHED - CLEAR ANODIZED, MATCH EXISTING)
MATERIALS & SYSTEMS
GLAZING TYPES
IT-1 EXTERIOR INSULATED CLEAR TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING
IT-2 EXTERIOR INSULATED BLUE SPANDREL TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING P-1
FIELD WHITE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7007 "CEILING BRIGHT WHITE' P-2
STRATFORD LIGHT GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7071 "GRAY SCREEN" P-3
STRATFORD BLUE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6811 "HONORABLE BLUE" P-4
STRATFORD DARK GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7074 "SOFTWARE" P-5
EXTERIOR OFF-WHITE, MATCHING EXISTING OFF-WHITE @ LOWER SCHOOL P-6
BLACK = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6258 "TRICORN BLACK"
P-7
STRATFORD RED = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6608 "RAVE RED"
P-8
EXTERIOR GRAY, MATCH EXISTING GRAY @ METAL PANEL COLUMN COVERS COLORS
ALIGNMENT CRITERIA:
1. ALIGN ALL DEVICES - ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE ALARM, FIRE SPRINKLER, IT, AV, SECURITY, AND OTHERS AS INDICATED HERE IN THE ALIGNMENT CRITERIA ABOVE.
2. WHERE DEVICES, FIXTURES, AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN MEP-FA-FP-IT-AV-SEC OR OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE INDICATED IN THE SAME LOCATIONS, ALIGN THEM VERTICLALLY AS INDICATED.
3. WHERE DEVICES ARE INDICATED ABOVE OR BESIDE A STOREFRONT (WINDOW), LOUVER, OR
DOOR, MOUNT THEM CENTERED ON INTERMEDIATE FRAMES (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL), OR CENTERED ABOVE THE GLAZING PANEL OR DOOR.
LIGHT FIXTURE,
CAMERA,
SPEAKER, ETC.
ACCESS
CONTROL
DEVICES, ETC
HOSE BIB
EQ EQ
WP ELEC. OUTLET
WALL SEGMENT BETWEEN
OPENINGS
2'-0" MIN. EQ EQ
OPENINGS IN WALLS
2'-0" 2'-0"
MIN. 1'-4"
DOOR /
STOREFRONT
JOB NUMBER:
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D e s i g n
REV DATE DESCRIPTION
A-301
EXTERIOR
ELEVATIONS - MAIN
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
1/8" = 1'-0"
NORTH ELEVATION - MAIN N
1/8" = 1'-0"
EAST ELEVATION - MAIN E
1/8" = 1'-0"
SOUTH ELEVATION - MAIN S
1/8" = 1'-0"
WEST ELEVATION - MAIN W
1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
1 T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
G1 NEW NON-ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNAGE G2
1" DIE CUT ALUMINUM W/ INTEGRAL
ELECTROCHEMICAL FINISH, 175SF
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
NEW PREFAB (P-1) HORIZONTAL RIB METAL
PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
EXISTING BUILDING 1, SEE BUILDING
ELEVATIONS
NEW PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
FASCIA & COLUMNS, P-3, TYP
ALTERNATE: PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PILASTER COVERS, MATCH EXISTING P-9, TYP.
PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL
PANEL BENCH, P-3, TYP
2'-7" 10'-5" 2'-9" 2'-10" 9'-5" 2'-8"
ME
3'-10"
OVERFLOW SCUPPER, P-3
1 A-811
C3
A-810
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
ABCD
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
ME
3'-10"2'-8"9'-6"2'-9"2'-9"13'-0"
CUSTOM GRAPHICS PRINTED ON
VINYL (GR-1) AND ADHERED TO
CONCRETE PANELS, TYP
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
NEW SMOOTH CONCRETE PRECAST PANELS
W/ SCORE LINES, PAINTED P-5, TYP
NEW STOREFRONT SYSTEM W/ BLUE SPANDREL
GLAZING & CLEAR GLAZING, MATCH EXISTING, TYP
NEW PREFAB (P-1) HORIZONTAL RIB
METAL PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
NEW CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SYSTEM W/ BLUE
SPANDREL GLAZING, CLEAR GLAZING & CLEAR ANNODIZED
ALUMINUM FULL LITE ENTRY DOORS, MATCH EXISTING, TYP
THERMOPLASTIC POWDER
COATED BENCHES, OFOI
G3 G3 G3 G3 G3 G2
M2
G2
M2
G3
SMOOTH CONCRETE PANEL
SECTION, PAINTED P-3, TYP
SMOOTH CONCRETE PANEL
SECTION, PAINTED P-3, TYP
SMOOTH CONCRETE PANEL
SECTION, PAINTED P-3, TYP
SMOOTH CONCRETE PANEL
SECTION, PAINTED P-3, TYP
ALTERNATE: PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PILASTER COVERS, MATCH EXISTING P-9, TYP
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
1 T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
G2 G1
2'-7" 10'-5" 2'-9" 2'-10" 9'-5" 2'-8"
ME
3'-10"
STRATFORD SCHOOL
NEW NON-ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR SIGNAGE 1" DIE CUT
ALUMINUM W/ INTEGRAL ELECTROCHEMICAL FINISH, 803SF
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
EXISTING BUILDING 1, SEE BUILDING
ELEVATIONS
NEW PREFAB (P-1) HORIZONTAL RIB METAL
PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
PREFINISHED SMOOTH
METAL BENCH, P-3, TYP
NEW SMOOTH CONCRETE PRECAST PANELS
W/ SCORE LINES, PAINTED P-5, TYP
ALTERNATE: PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PILASTER COVERS, MATCH EXISTING P-9, TYP.
NEW PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
FASCIA & COLUMNS, P-3, TYP
OVERFLOW SCUPPER BEYOND, P-3
PREFINISHED (P-5) DOWNSPOUT
LOCATED BEHIND COLUMN BEYOND
1 A-811
C3
A-810
L2
16' - 0"
ROOF
32' - 0"
L2 CEILING
26' - 2"
L1 CEILING
10' - 2"
L1
0' - 0"
DCBA
T.O. PARAPET
35' - 0"
T.O. ENTRY PARAPET
39' - 0"
T.O MECH SCREEN
42' - 0"
NEW SMOOTH CONCRETE PRECAST
PANELS W/ SCORE LINES, PAINTED P-5, TYP
NEW STOREFRONT SYSTEM W/ BLUE SPANDREL
GLAZING & CLEAR GLAZING, MATCH EXISTING, TYP
NEW PREFAB (P-1) HORIZONTAL RIB
METAL PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
NEW CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SYSTEM W/ BLUE
SPANDREL GLAZING, CLEAR GLAZING & CLEAR ANNODIZED
ALUMINUM FULL LITE ENTRY DOORS, MATCH EXISTING, TYP
ALTERNATE: PREFINISHED SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PILASTER COVERS, MATCH EXISTING P-9, TYP
ME
3'-10"2'-8"9'-6"2'-9"2'-9"10'-5"2'-7"
SMOOTH CONCRETE PANEL
SECTION PAINTED P-3, TYP
PREFINISHED (P-5)
OVERFLOW DRAIN OUTLET
PREFINISHED (P-5)
OVERFLOW DRAIN OUTLET
PREFINISHED (P-5)
OVERFLOW DRAIN OUTLET
PREFINISHED (P-5) OVERFLOW
DRAIN OUTLET WITHOUT PIPING
PREFINISHED (P-5) OVERFLOW DRAIN
OUTLET WITHOUT PIPING
PREFINISHED (P-5) OVERFLOW
DRAIN OUTLET WITHOUT PIPING
G2
M2
G5
G4
SMOOTH CONCRETE PANEL SECTION,
PAINTED P-3, TYP
PREFINISHED METAL FLASHING (P-3) ABOVE CANOPY ON
SMOOTH CONCRETE PRECAST PANELS
GENERAL NOTES:
1. PROVIDE NEW DEVICES AS SHOWN. ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES MAY NOT BE AS SHOWN, COORDINATE WITH THE DRAWINGS OF OTHER DISCIPLINES FOR ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES.
2. PROVIDE NEW SIGNAGE PER SIGN TYPES SHOWN.
3. FINISHES, CONTROL JOINTS AND REVEALS SHOWN ON FRONT SIDES OF BUILT-OUT FEATURES SHALL CONTINUE AT RETURNS AND BACK SIDES WHERE OCCUR.
FINISH LEGEND:
CONCRETE
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS W/ FORMED SCORE LINES - ACI-301, ACI-303.1, ACI-533R, ACI-551.1R, PCI-MNL-122
SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PAC-CLAD - PAC-3000 RS
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 500)
PREFAB HORIZONTAL RIB METAL PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
ROOFSCREEN - "7.2 RIB PANEL" ON "SC3 FRAME"
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 5000 - P-5)
PRECISION FACE CMU
AIR VOL BLOCK - PRECISION - COLOR #60B47E - 8X8X16 - RUNNING BOND - ASTM-C-90 (PAINTED, P-5)
ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCING
METAL POSTS, TOP & BOTTOM RAILS, AND INTERMEDIATE VERTICALS, MATCH
EXISTING
(PREFENISHED - POLYESTER COAT, P-6)
ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
KAWNEER - 451T, CENTER GLAZED W/ 1" INSULATED GLAZING & FULL LITE DOORS (PREFINISHED - CLEAR ANODIZED, MATCH EXISTING)
MATERIALS & SYSTEMS
GLAZING TYPES
IT-1 EXTERIOR INSULATED CLEAR TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING
IT-2 EXTERIOR INSULATED BLUE SPANDREL TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING P-1
FIELD WHITE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7007 "CEILING BRIGHT WHITE' P-2
STRATFORD LIGHT GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7071 "GRAY SCREEN" P-3
STRATFORD BLUE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6811 "HONORABLE BLUE" P-4
STRATFORD DARK GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7074 "SOFTWARE" P-5
EXTERIOR OFF-WHITE, MATCHING EXISTING OFF-WHITE @ LOWER SCHOOL P-6
BLACK = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6258 "TRICORN BLACK"
P-7
STRATFORD RED = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6608 "RAVE RED"
P-8
EXTERIOR GRAY, MATCH EXISTING GRAY @ METAL PANEL COLUMN COVERS COLORS
ALIGNMENT CRITERIA:
1. ALIGN ALL DEVICES - ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE ALARM, FIRE SPRINKLER, IT, AV, SECURITY, AND OTHERS AS INDICATED HERE IN THE ALIGNMENT CRITERIA ABOVE.
2. WHERE DEVICES, FIXTURES, AND OTHER ELEMENTS IN MEP-FA-FP-IT-AV-SEC OR OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE INDICATED IN THE SAME LOCATIONS, ALIGN THEM VERTICLALLY AS INDICATED.
3. WHERE DEVICES ARE INDICATED ABOVE OR BESIDE A STOREFRONT (WINDOW), LOUVER, OR
DOOR, MOUNT THEM CENTERED ON INTERMEDIATE FRAMES (VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL), OR CENTERED ABOVE THE GLAZING PANEL OR DOOR.
LIGHT FIXTURE,
CAMERA,
SPEAKER, ETC.
ACCESS
CONTROL
DEVICES, ETC
HOSE BIB
EQ EQ
WP ELEC. OUTLET
WALL SEGMENT BETWEEN
OPENINGS
2'-0" MIN. EQ EQ
OPENINGS IN WALLS
2'-0" 2'-0"
MIN. 1'-4"
DOOR /
STOREFRONT
JOB NUMBER:
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I n h a b i t
D e s i g n
REV DATE DESCRIPTION
A-302
EXTERIOR
ELEVATIONS - GYM
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
1/8" = 1'-0"
SOUTH ELEVATION - GYM
S
1/8" = 1'-0"
WEST ELEVATION - GYM
W
1/8" = 1'-0"
NORTH ELEVATION - GYM
N
1/8" = 1'-0"
EAST ELEVATION - GYM
E
1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
FINISH LEGEND:
CONCRETE
SMOOTH PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS W/ FORMED SCORE LINES - ACI-301, ACI-303.1, ACI-533R, ACI-551.1R, PCI-MNL-122
SMOOTH METAL PANEL
PAC-CLAD - PAC-3000 RS
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 500)
PREFAB HORIZONTAL RIB METAL PANEL MECHANICAL SCREEN
ROOFSCREEN - "7.2 RIB PANEL" ON "SC3 FRAME"
(PREFINISHED - PVDF - KYNAR 5000 - P-5)
PRECISION FACE CMU
AIR VOL BLOCK - PRECISION - COLOR #60B47E - 8X8X16 - RUNNING BOND - ASTM-C-90 (PAINTED, P-5)
ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCING
METAL POSTS, TOP & BOTTOM RAILS, AND INTERMEDIATE VERTICALS, MATCH
EXISTING
(PREFENISHED - POLYESTER COAT, P-6)
ALUMINUM STOREFRONT
KAWNEER - 451T, CENTER GLAZED W/ 1" INSULATED GLAZING & FULL LITE DOORS (PREFINISHED - CLEAR ANODIZED, MATCH EXISTING)
MATERIALS & SYSTEMS
GLAZING TYPES
IT-1 EXTERIOR INSULATED CLEAR TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING
IT-2 EXTERIOR INSULATED BLUE SPANDREL TEMPERED SAFETY GLAZING
METAL DECK ROOFING,
PAINTED P-1
STEEL COLUMN BELOW
PAINTED P-2, SEE
STRUCTURAL, TYP
STEEL BEAM BELOW
PAINTED P-2, SEE
STRUCTURAL, TYP
8" X 16" CMU WALL
BELOW PAINTED
P-1, TYP
1/2" PER FOOT SLOPE
22'-2"
14'-4"
21'-9 1/2"
STEEL BEAM BELOW
PAINTED P-2, SEE
STRUCTURAL, TYP
CMU WALL,
PAINTED P-5
8'-2"
HOLLOW METAL DOOR
AND FRAME PAINTED P-5
1'-5"
METAL DECK ROOFING, PAINTED P-1 STEEL WIRE MESH, PAINTED P-2 STEEL HSS, P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL
STEEL HSS, P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL
2" CMU WALL CAP,
PAINTED P-5
STEEL WIRE MESH, PAINTED P-2
8'-2" 2'-9"
1'-6 1/2"
STEEL HSS,P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL
STEEL HSS, P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL
2" CMU WALL CAP,
PAINTED P-5
CMU WALL,
PAINTED P-5
8'-2" 2'-9" 2"
METAL DECK ROOFING, PAINTED P-2 STEEL WIRE MESH, PAINTED P-2 STEEL HSS, P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL
STEEL HSS, P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL
CMU WALL,
PAINTED P-5
STEEL GATE,
PAINTED P-5
2" CMU WALL CAP,
PAINTED P-5
GENERAL NOTES:
1. SEE THE ARCHITECTURAL WALL SECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL FLOOR, WALL, AND ROOF INTERFACING INFORMATION.
2. SEE THE ARCHITECTURAL EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS FOR ADDITOINAL ELEVATION INFORMATION.
3. SEE THE ARCHITECTURAL ROOF PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL ROOF INFORMATION.
4. SEE THE ARCHITECTURAL FLOOR PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL FLOOR INFORMATION.
P-1
FIELD WHITE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7007 "CEILING BRIGHT WHITE' P-2
STRATFORD LIGHT GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7071 "GRAY SCREEN" P-3
STRATFORD BLUE = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6811 "HONORABLE BLUE" P-4
STRATFORD DARK GRAY = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 7074 "SOFTWARE" P-5
EXTERIOR OFF-WHITE, MATCHING EXISTING OFF-WHITE @ LOWER SCHOOL P-6
BLACK = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6258 "TRICORN BLACK"
P-7
STRATFORD RED = SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - SW 6608 "RAVE RED"
P-8
EXTERIOR GRAY, MATCH EXISTING GRAY @ METAL PANEL COLUMN COVERS COLORS
S
A-814
A-814
B
CONCRETE CURB,
SEALED
STEEL HSS, P-2
SEE STRUCTURAL, TYP
HOLLOW METAL
DOOR
8" X 16" CMU
WALL, TYP
LANDFILL
(4 YARD) BIN
RECYCLING
(3 YARD) BIN
FOOD SCRAPS
(2 YARD) BIN
BINS, CONTAINERS
AND/OR CARTS (FOR
REFERENCE ONLY)
MANEUVERING
CLEARANCE @ DOOR
CONCRETE SLAB, SEALED
ROOF LINE
ABOVE
STEEL POST @ GATES
W/ LATCH & CANE BOLT
LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE,
SEE ELECTRICAL
HOSE BIB WITH BUMPER
PROTECTION, SEE CIVIL
FLOOR DRAIN, SEE CIVIL
1% SLOPE 1% SLOPE
A-814
F
4'-11" 12'-0" 4'-11"
14'-0"
21'-10"
3'-2" 3'-4"
CONCRETE PAD SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND
10000 WHEEL AXLE LOAD/MIN. 10' DEEP AND SAME
WIDTH AS A TRASH ENCLOSURE OPENING, SEE CIVIL
8" 20'-6" 8"
12'-0"
YARDWASTE
(1 YARD) BIN
1'-6" 1'-10" 1'-10" 1'-10" 1'-6"
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D e s i g n
REV DATE DESCRIPTION
A-814
EXTERIOR DETAILS -
SITE,TRASH
ENCLOSURE
07/11/2023 Stratford Schools
1323 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
Stratford Preparatory School - Milpitas
23043
CUP SET
1/4" = 1'-0"
TRASH ENCLOSURE ROOF PLAN
2 1/4" = 1'-0"
TRASH ENCLOSURE - BACK
1/4" = 1'-0" B
TRASH ENCLOSURE - SIDES S 1/4" = 1'-0"TRASH ENCLOSURE - FRONT F
3" = 1'-0"
WIRE MESH @ WALL CAP
3 3" = 1'-0"
EAVE
4 3" = 1'-0"
GATE JAMB
5 3" = 1'-0"
HIGH EAVE 6
3" = 1'-0"
GATE POST
3" = 1'-0" 7
GATE/DOOR COLUMN JAMB 8
3" = 1'-0"
CANE BOLT 9
3" = 1'-0"
OPEN RAKE
3" = 1'-0" 10 WIRE MESH @ COLUMN 11
1/4" = 1'-0"
TRASH ENCLOSURE FLOOR PLAN
1 1 12/05/2023 CUP REVISION 1
2 03/04/2024 CUP REVISION 2
3 04/22/2024 CUP REVISION 3
4 05/17/2024 CUP REVISION 4
Stratford Preparatory School Project
Initial Study and Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration
Prepared For:
City of Milpitas
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
Prepared By:
Impact Sciences, Inc.
811 W. 7th Street, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90017
May 2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................1.0-1
2.0 Project Description .................................................................................................................................2.0-1
3.0 Environmental Checklist.......................................................................................................................3.0-1
4.0 List of Preparers......................................................................................................................................4.0-1 Appendices
A Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Data
B Cultural Resources Documentation
C Noise Data
D Transportation Impact Analysis
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
2.0-1 Regional Location...................................................................................................................................2.0-2
2.0-2 Project Site ...............................................................................................................................................2.0-3
2.0-3a Photographs of Existing Site Conditions.............................................................................................2.0-4
2.0-3b Photographs of Existing Site Conditions.............................................................................................2.0-5
2.0-3c Photographs of Existing Site Conditions.............................................................................................2.0-6
2.0-4 Aerial View Map and Surrounding Land Uses................................................................................2.0-12
2.0-5 Conceptual Site Plan ............................................................................................................................2.0-13
2.0-6 Building Elevations – School Building ..............................................................................................2.0-17
2.0-7 Building Elevations - Gymnasium.....................................................................................................2.0-19
3.0-1 Noise Monitoring and Sensitive Receptor Location Map...............................................................3.0-85
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
2.0-1 Project Features.....................................................................................................................................2.0-14
3.3-1 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regional Significance Thresholds ..........................3.0-14
3.3-2 Health Risk Significance Thresholds .................................................................................................3.0-14
3.3-3 Construction-Related Criteria Pollutant and Precursor Emissions – Average Daily Emissions...............................................................................................................................................3.0-17
3.3-4 Estimated Operational Emissions ......................................................................................................3.0-18
3.4-1 Potentially Occurring Special-Status Species ...................................................................................3.0-24
3.8-1 Project Greenhouse Gas Emissions ....................................................................................................3.0-50
3.8-2 Project Consistency with Milpitas 2022 CAP Update .....................................................................3.0-50
3.11-1 Project Consistency with Applicable General Plan 2040 Policies ..................................................3.0-67
3.13-1 A-Weighted Decibel Scale ...................................................................................................................3.0-74
3.13-2 Construction Vibration Damage Criteria..........................................................................................3.0-77
3.13-3 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Guidelines (City of Milpitas Noise Element)......................3.0-81
3.13-4 Existing Noise Levels in the Vicinity of the Project Site..................................................................3.0-84
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LIST OF TABLES (continued)
Table Page
3.13-5 Existing Roadway Noise Levels .........................................................................................................3.0-86
3.13-6 Estimated Construction Noise Levels................................................................................................3.0-88
3.13-7 Project Traffic Noise.............................................................................................................................3.0-89
3.13-8 Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment ....................................................................3.0-92
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 INITIAL STUDY
Pursuant to Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15000 et seq.), an initial study is a preliminary environmental analysis that is used by the lead agency (the public agency principally responsible for approving or carrying out the proposed project) as a basis for determining whether an environmental impact report, a mitigated negative declaration, or a negative declaration is required for a project. The State CEQA Guidelines require that an initial study contain a project description, description of the existing setting, identification of environmental effects by checklist or other similar form, explanation of environmental effects, discussion of mitigation for significant environmental effects, evaluation of the project’s consistency with existing, applicable land use controls, and the name of persons who prepared the study.
The purpose of this Initial Study is to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Stratford Preparatory School Project (herein referenced as the “Project”). The Project would redevelop the existing office building located at 1323 Great Mall Drive into a new preparatory school. The Project would also remove the existing surface parking to construct a new 7,883-square-foot gymnasium building associated with the proposed school and a new 14,695-square-foot artificial turf playfield.
1.2 PUBLIC AND AGENCY REVIEW
This Initial Study / Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) will be circulated for public and agency review from May 29, 2024, to June 28, 2024. Copies of this document are available for review at 455 E. Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, California, and on the City of Milpitas’ website at https://www.milpitas.gov/379/Environmental-Documents-CEQA. Comments on the IS/MND must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on June 28, 2024, and can be mailed to:
City of Milpitas Planning Department
Avery Stark, Acting Senior Planner
455 E. Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
1.3 ORGANIZATION OF THE INITIAL STUDY
This Initial Study is organized into the following sections:
• Section I – Introduction: provides summary background information about the Project, including Project location, lead agency, and contact information.
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• Section II – Project Description: includes a description of the Project, including the need for the Project and the elements included in the Project.
• Section III – Environmental Checklist: contains the Environmental Checklist form for each resource and presents an explanation of all checklist answers. The checklist is used to assist in evaluating the potential environmental impacts of the Project and determining which impacts, if any, need to be further evaluated in an EIR.
• Section IV – Initial Study Preparers: lists the names of individuals involved in the preparation of this document.
• Appendices: present the technical studies used in the preparation of this Initial Study.
1.4 PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Title
Stratford Preparatory School Project
Lead Agency Name and Address
City of Milpitas, Planning Department
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035
Contact Person and Phone Number
Avery Stark
Acting Senior Planner
(408) 586-3288
Project Location
1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Project Applicant’s Name and Address
Inhabit Design, Inc.
5231 45th Avenue, SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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City General Plan Designation
Milpitas Metro Specific Plan – Business Park Research & Development, Limited Residential (BPRD-R) City Zoning
Commercial (C2)
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Project Location
The Stratford Preparatory School (Project) site is located at 1323 Great Mall Drive (Project Site) in the southern portion of the City of Milpitas. The Project Site (Assessor Parcel Number [APN] 086-24-046) is comprised of approximately 3-acres bounded by Great Mall Drive to the north, Falcon Drive to the east, Great Mall Parkway to the west, and the existing Stratford School to the south. The Project Site is located approximately 0.70 west of Interstate 680 (I-680), 0.90 miles west of I-880, and 428 feet north of Montague Expressway (see Figure 2.0-1, Regional Location, and Figure 2.0-2, Project Site). The Project Site is approximately 4.7 miles southeast of the San Francisco Bay.
Existing Conditions
The Project Site consists of an existing 51,740-square-foot, 2-story office building that has been vacant for many years and is surrounded by a paved surface parking lot with 183 uncovered parking spaces (see Figures 2.0-3a through 2.0-3f, Photographs of Existing Site Conditions). The eastern perimeter of the Project Site is currently surrounded by metal fence panels. Access to the Project Site is provided via two driveways, one along Great Mall Drive and one along Falcon Drive. Sidewalks are located along the northern edge of the Project Site adjacent to Great Mall Drive. Ornamental landscaping in the form of grass medians and approximately 93 trees are present on-site. Commercial uses surround the Project Site to the north, hotel uses to the east, the existing Stratford Preparatory School to the south, and multi-family residential uses and vacant land to the west. It should be noted that the existing vacant land to the west is currently under construction and is anticipated to operate as a multi-family apartment complex by the time the Project begins operations.
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Photographs of Existing Site Conditions: Great Mall Parkway (View 1) FIGURE 2.0-3a
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Photographs of Existing Site Conditions: Great Mall Drive, Southwest (View 2) FIGURE 2.0-3b
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Photographs of Existing Site Conditions: Great Mall Drive, South (View 3) FIGURE 2.0-3c
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Photographs of Existing Site Conditions: Falcon Drive (View 4) FIGURE 2.0-3d
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Photographs of Existing Site Conditions: Great Mall Parkway & Centre Pointe Drive (View 5) FIGURE 2.0-3e
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Photographs of Existing Site Conditions Locations
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Existing Site Zoning and Land Use Designations
According to the General Plan Land Use Map in the City of Milpitas General Plan 2040, the Project Site is designated as part of the “Milpitas Metro Specific Plan” (MMSP). The MMSP is an update to the Milpitas Transit Area Specific Plan and provides a vision for the transit area, including a detailed land use and design framework, zoning framework, and public infrastructure financing tools to guide private development and public investment. According to the MMSP, the Project Site is part of the 23.6-acre Great Mall District and is designated as Business Park Research & Development, Limited Residential (BPDR-R).
Under the Specific Plan, the BPDR-R supports office, office-supportive commercial retail, hotels, and limited residential uses. Surrounding uses of the Project Site are Boulevard Very High-Density Mixed Use (BVMU) to the north and west, and Business Park Research & Development (BPRD) to the west and south (see Figure 2.0-4, Aerial View Map and Surrounding Land Uses). Lastly, the Project Site is zoned for Commercial (C2) with a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) overlay. Parcels that immediately surround the Project Site are designated by the City as MMSP. Parcels to the north, east and south of the Project Site are zoned C2 with a TOD overlay, while parcels to the west are zoned Mixed Use (MXD3) with a TOD overlay. To address areas of nonconformity the Project will include a Development Agreement. The Development Agreement is a legally binding contract between the Project Applicant and the City that outlines the terms and conditions for the Project. This approach will ensure that any deviations from the MMSP or the Zoning Code are appropriately mitigated and managed, providing a mechanism for the City to ensure compliance with its planning objectives while accommodating the needs of the Project. Approval of the Development Agreement will be adopted as an ordinance by the City Council, as part of the Project approval process.
Project Background
The Project Site has historically been a mix of undeveloped land and agricultural uses. Until the early 1980s, the Project Site was predominantly undeveloped, except for the small-scale agricultural uses between 1948 and 1968.1 By 1980, the Project Site was developed with a manufacturing warehouse with associated parking, and by 1987, the manufacturing plant had been demolished. By 2002, the existing on-site office building had been developed.
The Project Site is located within the Great Mall District sub-area of the MMSP. This sub-area includes the Great Mall itself and is 0.18 miles northwest of the Milpitas Transit Center. According to the MMSP, the purpose of the Great Mall District sub-area is to maintain the original Great Mall, while developing residential infill, urban scaled buildings along Great Mall Parkway, commercial buildings located close to 1 Historic Aerials, “Aerial Viewer.” Available online at: https://www.historicaerials.com/viewer, accessed November 28, 2023.
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the Milpitas Transit Center, a central public gathering place and linear park, and a walkable street grid.
The Project Site is located in a sub-area that is intended to be preserved under the MMSP as commercial priority parcels that are ideal for higher intensity office, R&D, office-supportive retail, and hotel uses that encourage employment in the Great Mall District. As stated above, the Project Site is designated as BPDRR under the MMSP. According to the MMSP, educational uses are an allowed use for BPDR-R parcels.
The Stratford Preparatory School is an independent private school system that offers campuses throughout California for preschool students and students grades kindergarten (K) through 12. The Stratford School system has an existing Milpitas campus located south of the Project Site. The existing Milpitas campus includes a preschool and classrooms for students grades K through 8. A total of 715 students are currently enrolled in the school, with arrival and departure times that range between 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. and 2:50 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., respectively. The existing campus employs approximately 97 faculty and staff members, and a maximum number of 85 staff members are present on campus at one time. The existing campus does not accommodate students grades 9 through 12. The proposed new Stratford School would accommodate these upper-class levels for the Stratford Preparatory School system.
2.2 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
Project Features
The Project Applicant proposes a new Stratford School comprised of two buildings and a playfield. The existing office building on-site will be remodeled into a two-story middle school/high school for approximately 500 students. Initial enrollment may begin in the 6th to 12th range with the intent to transition to 9th to 12th grade. The Project would also demolish the existing surface parking lot to construct a new 7,883 square foot gymnasium building that would be located west of the remodeled existing building, see Figure
2.0-5, Conceptual Site Plan, and Table 2.0-1, Project Features. Supporting rooms for the gymnasium, such as locker rooms, gymnasium storage, a gymnasium office, and restrooms will be located in the southwestern corner of the existing building. The Project would accommodate students from the existing Stratford School facility located south of the Project Site. The Project would be equipped with 41 classrooms (general/biochemistry/art/physical engineering), eight offices, four media common rooms, a library, and a theater. The proposed gymnasium building west of the school would be 42 feet in height and would mainly consist of an indoor gymnasium and a row of retractable bleachers on one side only. Architectural features for the proposed school buildings would include light exterior cosmetic refinishing, including off -white paint on the existing concrete surfaces and some painted metal panel accents at each entry canopy in Stratford’s blue branding colors, as well as elegant signage for branding. The architecture of the new gymnasium building would emulate the existing school building to the south, and thus would include offwhite painted concrete with relief elements forming a sense of structural and architectural bays.
Aerial View Map and Surrounding Land Uses
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Conceptual Site Plan
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Additionally, the Project would include supporting components, such as a new trash enclosure and a 14,695-square-foot artificial turf playfield located to the west of the new gymnasium building. The Project would also plant new shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers throughout the Project Site. Furthermore, the Project would remove 35 existing on-site trees, preserve 58 existing trees deemed to be in fair to good condition, and plant 6 new trees. The Project would also generate 0.5 pounds of solid waste per student per day which comes out to be 45.5 tons/year.
The Project would operate from Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
However, it should be noted that the school would hold occasional evening and weekend events such as basketball, volleyball, or other sports events, theater events, graduation events, and parent/teacher conferences that rarely exceed 200 people but up to a rare maximum 500 person in capacity, within the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on weekdays and weekends.
Table 2.0-1
Project Features
Building Area Amount Gross Square Footage
(sq. ft.)
Total Square Footage
(sq. ft.)
First Floor of Existing Building
General Classroom 2 746
4,540
General Classroom 4 762
Music Classroom 1 894 894
Music Storage 1 194 194
Multi-Purpose Room/Theater 1 2,554 2,554
Stage 1 627 627
Control Room 1 180 180
Multi-Purpose Room Storage Room 1 180 180
Kitchen 1 180 180
Kitchen Storage 1 121 121
Office 2 107 214
Office 2 108 216
Office 1 113 113
Office 2 99 198
Staff Restroom 2
43.4 85.8
42.4 GN Restroom 3
47.1 141 45.9
48 Gym Storage 2
295 497
202
Locker Room 2
364
732
368
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Building Area Amount Gross Square Footage
(sq. ft.)
Total Square Footage
(sq. ft.)
Boy’s Restroom/Girl’s Restroom (Near
Gym) 2 128.3 256.6
Gym Office 1 163 163
Work Room/Curriculum Storage
Room 1 331 331
Electrical Room 2
195
361
166
Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing 2
33 762
729
Library 1 2,868 2,868
Conference Room 1 342 342
Director’s Office 1 224 224
Assistant Director’s Office 1 154 154
Reception 1 215 215
Elevator Machine Room 1 77 77
Copy Room/Curriculum Storage
Room 1 26 26
Specialty Teacher Work Room 1 364 364
Boy’s Restroom (Across from General
Classrooms) 1 286.5 286.5
Girl’s Restroom (Across from General
Classrooms) 1 280.2 280.2
Janitor's Closet 1 67 67
Sick Room 1 73 73
Mother’s Room 1 72 72
Staff Lounge 1 336 336
IT Room 1 51 51
First Floor of Existing Building Total
Square Footage 18,976.1
Second Floor of Existing Building 0
General Classroom 10 (Total)
1 619
6,751
2 499
2 746
4 762
1 594
Bio/Chem Classroom 4 (Total)
1 821
2 885 3,411
1 820
Bio/Chem Support 2
189 379
190
Art Classroom 2
790
1607
817
Art Storage 1 131 131
Graphic Arts 1 688 688
Media Commons 2 1,150 2,548
1,398
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Building Area Amount Gross Square Footage
(sq. ft.)
Total Square Footage
(sq. ft.)
Computer Science 1 688 688
Physics/Engineering 2
563
1,350
787
Physics Storage 1 130 130
Kitchenette/Lounge 1 167 167
Electrical Room 2
55 221
166
IT Closet 1 16 16
Work Room/Curriculum Storage 1 112 112
Copy Room/Curriculum Storage 1 79 79
Utility Closet 1 76 76
Janitor’s Closet 1 28 28
Boy’s Restroom 2
279.8 388.2
108.4 0
Girl’s Restroom 2
275 394.6
119.6 0
Gender Neutral Restroom 2
50.6 98.4
47.8 Second Floor of Existing Building Total Square Footage 19,263.2 Existing Building Total Square Footage 38,239.3a
New Gymnasium Building 0
Gymnasium 1 7,583 7,583
Playfield 0
Artificial Turf Playfield 1 14,695 14,695
a Project features table does not include square footages for hallways, stairways, and elevators.
Source: Inhabit Design, July 11, 2023.
Access and Parking
Vehicular access to the Project Site would be provided via the two existing driveways along Great Mall Drive and Falcon Drive. Entrances to the Project Site at both driveways would be gated, and a turn-around would be included in the northern portion of the Project Site for student drop-off/pick-up. Security personnel and cameras would be present at both of the Site’s entry and exit gates. Additionally, a new gate would be provided for vehicles at the southeastern corner of the Project Site as an egress to the existing Stratford School south of the Project. Currently, the Project Site has 183 surface parking spaces for vehicles.
The Project would demolish 117 of the existing parking spaces in the southwest corner of the Project Site to construct the proposed gymnasium building and playfield. The Project would preserve the remaining 66 parking spaces along the northern and eastern portions of the Project Site and construct eight new parking spaces, resulting in a total of 74 parking spaces (of these spaces four of them would be handicap accessible and four of them would include electric vehicle charging capabilities). The Project would also
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utilize the existing pedestrian gate at the existing driveway along Falcon Drive. However, the Project would install five additional pedestrian gates: two along the southern perimeter, one at the southwestern corner, and two along the northern perimeter of the Project Site. Additionally, the Project would provide approximately 96 bicycle parking spaces in the form of bike racks along the on the southern edge of the Project Site.
The existing parking supply is able to accommodate the normal daily (Monday through Friday) parking demands of the proposed upper grade school (grades 6-12) and the adjacent existing lower grade school (grades 6-8). In addition, as a private school, the school is able to manage student drivers and limit students of age (grades 11-12) with assigned parking passes. Students are also required to sign a handbook confirming that they will not park within the neighborhood if they do not have a parking pass. Event timing will be scheduled between the two school sites, allowing all spaces to be available for larger events. For rare event capacities that exceed the two parking site limits, carpooling will be required, off-site parking and shuttling services will be provided, or events will be held elsewhere.
Normal daily Monday through Friday parking quantities meet the requirements for the proposed school and the adjacent existing school in quantities clarified on the code analysis drawings provided, and they are generous for the actual demand of staff that is fewer than the available spaces on site, and there are generous bike parking spaces and showers available as well.
Arrivals and departures for both the school’s normal drop-off / pick-up operation and events will be managed by the Stratford Preparatory School. To monitor on-site vehicle queuing, staff members would be present at the site entry drive, entry gate, along the drop off length, and at the exit gate of the school and communicate with vehicles arriving or departing to ensure that drivers are proceeding in the correct direction. The school gates are then closed after the designated arrival and departure times, ensuring the security of the upper school campus and efficient traffic flow. The proposed security cameras would further ensure both efficient traffic circulation and safeguarded site access are maintained.
The school’s protocol is to have staff with walkie talkies at the drop-off / pick-up location communicating with vehicles arriving or departing and making sure each person is proceeding in the correct direction and in a timely fashion. Security personnel are also located at the building’s main entry and exit gates, ensuring that each person entering is intended to be there. Security cameras are also provided throughout the site and covering the site circulation paths to further ensure both efficient traffic circulation and safeguarded site access are maintained.
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Architectural Elements
Building elevations are shown on Figure 2.0-6, Building Elevations-School Building, and Figures 2.0-7, Building Elevations- Gymnasium. As detailed, the proposed school building will be 35 feet in height, with protruding features that extend the building to 42 feet in height. The proposed gymnasium would be at a maximum 35 feet in height. The exterior color of both buildings would be a variety of dark blue, red, light beige, and off-white. Exterior materials for both buildings would be used would include concrete, grey brick, and spandrel glass. Additionally, metal fences would encompass the Project Site.
Utilities
The Project would connect to the existing 12-inch water main located along Great Mall Drive. The City of Milpitas would provide potable water services to the Project Site. A new 6-inch sewer line will be constructed to connect to the City’s 8-inch main; and new 6inch and 8-inch storm drains will collect water and then route to a detention basin, in order to meet the Stormwater Treatment Requirements, which will then drain into a private storm drain system along Great Mall Drive. A new Recycled Water system will need to be constructed in order to provide irrigation to the landscape areas. A connection to the existing 8- inch Recycled Water Main on Falcon Drive will be established. No natural gas will be used on the Project.
The Project would also install new concrete ditch lines that would drain stormwater runoff to new drainage inlets located along the northern and southern borders of the school buildings. Telecommunication distribution comes out of the existing school’s Server Room and would connect to the new telecom room.
The Project would require a new primary 4-inch conduit routed underground to new electric utility, pad mounted, medium voltage transformer. The new primary 4-inch conduit will be supplied from the existing switching cabinet or manhole adjacent to the property. The new utility transformer will be located inside the new equipment yard.
Exterior Lighting
An existing pole mounted lighting fixture along Great Mall Drive would be preserved for use. The Project would mount 12 new lighting fixtures on the north, east, and south perimeters of the existing building at a height of 10 feet or 20 feet above the ground. The Project would also install nine new lighting fixtures along the perimeter of the proposed gymnasium building at a height of 10 feet above the ground. The lighting plan would ensure that the exterior lighting fixtures will not result in light spillage onto adjacent properties.
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Building Elevations-Gymnasium
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Project Construction
For the purpose of analyzing impacts associated with construction activities, this analysis assumes a construction schedule of approximately 12 months beginning in 2024. This analysis assumes the Project will be fully operational in 2025. This assumption is conservative and yields the maximum daily impacts.
Construction activities associated with the Project would be undertaken in three main steps: (1) Removal of existing surface pavement and vegetation (2 weeks), (2) grading/foundation preparation for proposed gymnasium (3 weeks), and (3) building construction for the proposed gymnasium and interior renovation of the existing building (11 months). Equipment and construction staging for the Project will take place on site.
This analysis assumes cut/fill operations would balance soil on site and no soil import or export would be required. It estimated approximately 221.5 tons of debris will be removed during the site clearing and interior renovation phases, of which 153.5 tons will be recycled.
Building construction of the proposed gymnasium would include the construction of the proposed structure, connection of utilities, architectural coatings, and paving the Project Site. Architectural coating and paving are assumed to occur over the final month of the building construction phase.
Conventional construction equipment would be used, such as excavators, backhoes, and both light- and heavy-duty trucks. Truck trips are expected to reach the Project Site via Great Mall Drive and Falcon Drive.
Truck trips for off haul materials are expected to travel along these same routes and arterials to dispose of construction and demolition debris.
2.3 DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS AND APPROVALS
Discretionary entitlements, reviews, and approvals required for implementation of the Project would include, but would not necessarily be limited to, the following:
State Agencies
• State Water Resources Control Board: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit
Local Agencies
• City of Milpitas: Development Agreement
• City of Milpitas: Site Development Permit Review
• City of Milpitas: Conditional Use Approval
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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this Project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Aesthetics Agriculture and Forestry
Resources Air Quality
Biological Resources Cultural Resources Energy
Geology and Soils Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Hydrology and Water
Quality Land Use and Planning Mineral Resources
Noise Population and Housing Public Services
Recreation Transportation Tribal Cultural Resources
Utilities and Service
Systems Wildfire Mandatory Findings of Significance
B. DETERMINATION: (to be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the Proposed Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that, although the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the Project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the Proposed Project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment., but at least effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
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I find that although the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the Proposed Project, nothing further is required.
Avery Stark Acting Senior Planner
Printed Name Title
5.29.2024
Signature Date
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C. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. Aesthetics
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including,
but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character
or quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? If the project is in an urbanized area,
would the project conflict with applicable zoning
and other regulations governing scenic quality?
d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less than Significant Impact. A scenic vista is generally defined as a view of undisturbed natural characteristics exhibiting a unique feature that comprises an important or dominant portion of the viewshed. Although scenic vistas are identified at the discretion of its jurisdiction, common examples of scenic vistas include open hillsides, mountain ranges, rivers/streambeds, and large bodies of water.
The City of Milpitas considers both natural and man-made resources including hillsides, ridges, visually significant vegetation, and other elements that are critical in shaping the City's scenic identity as scenic resources.1 Due to its location, the existing obstructing trees and structure on-site, and the surrounding uses, the Project Site allows for partial views of the open hillsides located to the east. These views are made available for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles travelling along Great Mall Parkway.
Public viewsheds include the open hillsides, partial views of the existing buildings, several trees, and the existing surface parking lot located within the northwest corner of the Project Site. Implementation of the 1 City of Milpitas, City of Milpitas General Plan Environment Impact Report, November 2020. Available online at:
https://www.milpitas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1344/Draft-EIR-final-edits-PDF?bidId=, accessed December 12, 2023.
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Project would include removal of this surface parking lot and construction of a new turf playfield in its place. This use is not anticipated to introduce new obstructions to the public views of the open hillsides.
The Project would also construct a new gymnasium building that would be visible within this public viewshed. However, the height and size of the proposed gymnasium would be smaller than the existing building and would not further obstruct the existing views of the open hillsides. Furthermore, the Project would remove some of the existing on-site trees that are currently obstructing the views of the hillsides, making the scenic resource more visible. For these reasons, Project implementation would result in less than significant impacts to scenic vistas.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
No Impact. There are no designated or eligible State scenic highways located near the Project Site or within its immediate vicinity. The nearest designated, or eligible for designation, State scenic highway is Interstate 680 (I-680) beginning at post mark 6.1 and ending at post mark R6.4 in the City of Fremont. This segment is located approximately 4.07 miles northwest of the Project Site.2 Due to the distance of the Project Site to this segment, topography, and intervening landscape, trees, and structures, the Project Site is not within or visible from any existing designated (or eligible) scenic highways. Thus, the Project would not result in impacts to a scenic resource within a state scenic highway.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality? Less than Significant Impact. The Project Site is located in an urbanized area of the City that has been highly disturbed. Thus, for the purpose of this threshold, the Project’s potential to conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality is evaluated.
Although the construction activities associated with the Project would result in changes to the visual quality in the Project Site vicinity, these activities would be temporary and would cease upon completion 2 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), “California State Scenic Highways.” Available online at:
https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=465dfd3d807c46cc8e8057116f1aacaa, accessed December 12, 2023.
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of Project construction. Project development would be in accordance with all applicable City design guidelines and standards, including those outlined in the MMSP. Project plans would be subject to City review and approval prior to construction. Furthermore, the redevelopment of the existing office building would implement exterior building materials, architectural styles, and color that are compatible with the existing Stratford Preparatory School located south of the Project Site. The proposed gymnasium would also be constructed with similar building materials and colors. As such, the Project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site or its surroundings, and the Project would not conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality. Project impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less than Significant Impact. Light emanating from building interiors that pass-through windows and light from exterior sources (i.e., street lighting, parking lot lighting, field lighting, building illumination, security lighting, and landscape lighting) serve as primary sources of light.
The Project Site is located within an urban and developed area and is surrounded by commercial, institutional, hotel, and residential uses. The residential uses include vacant land that is currently under construction and will operate as an apartment complex by the time the Project begins operations.
Project construction may require the use of temporary lighting during evening hours. However, construction activities associated with the Project would adhere to Section V-213-3 (Unlawful to Create or Permit Disturbing Noise) of the City’s Municipal Code, which requires construction activities to be limited to occur between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. on weekdays and weekends. No construction activities are permitted on holidays. As such, lighting for short-term construction activities would cease at 7:00 p.m.
Project implementation would increase the exterior nighttime lighting on-site to accommodate the proposed school use. Specifically, the Project would install exterior lighting fixtures that would be mounted on the proposed school building and gymnasium building. While the proposed school’s typical weekday activities on-site would cease by 6:30 P.M., the school is anticipated to have occasional events on-site that may cease by 9:00 P.M. However, any light spillover emitted to the west of the Project Site would be obstructed by the existing on-site trees and overhead transit line. Additionally, the Project would adhere to Section XI-10-57.17 (Lighting) of the Milpitas Municipal Code and ensure that all exterior lighting is shielded and uses minimum wattage to reduce visibility off-site. As such, the new lighting introduced by
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the Project would not result in a substantial increase in light that could adversely affect nighttime views in the area. Therefore, the Project’s impacts regarding light and glare would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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2. Agriculture and Forestry Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code
section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code section 51104(g))?
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
e. Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state’s inventory of forest land, including the Forest Range and Assessment Project and Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Would the project:
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a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? No Impact. According to the California Department of Conservation’s California Important Farmland Finder, the Project Site is not classified as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance.3 Further, the Project Site is zoned for Commercial (C2) with a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) overlay, and according to the MMSP, the Project Site is part of the 23.6-acre Great Mall District and is designated as Business Park Research & Development, Limited Residential (BPDR-R). Thus, the Project would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance to nonagricultural use. No impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act Contract? No Impact. As stated above, the Project Site is zoned C2 and designated as BPDR-R. The existing zoning does not include any agricultural-related zoning designations, nor is the site part of a Williamson Act contract.4 Additionally, the land uses surrounding the Project Site are not zoned for agricultural uses or in a Williamson Act contract. Therefore, Project implementation would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract. No impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))?
No Impact. The Project Site is not zoned or used for forest land or timberland purposes and is not zoned Timberland Production. Further, Project implementation would not result in the rezoning of forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production. Therefore, no impact would occur. 3 California Department of Conservation, “California Important Farmland Finder,” Available online at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/ciff/, Accessed December 8, 2023. 4 California Department of Conservation, The Williamson Act Status Report, 2022. Available online at:
https://www.conservation.ca.gov/dlrp/wa/Documents/stats_reports/2022%20WA%20Status%20Report.pdf, accessed December 8, 2023.
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Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? No Impact. As stated above, the Project Site is not occupied by or used for forest land. Therefore, no impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to nonforest use? No Impact. As the Project would occur within a highly developed and urban area, Project implementation would not result in the conversion of farmland or forest land to non-agricultural/non-forest land use. No impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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3. Air Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
b. Violate any air quality standard or result in a
cumulatively considerable net increase in an existing
or projected air quality violation?
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
d. Result in substantial emissions (such as odors or dust) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
Air Quality Setting
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
BAAQMD is the primary agency responsible for assuring that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) are attained and maintained in the Bay Area. BAAQMD’s jurisdiction includes all of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, and the southern portions of Solano and Sonoma counties. The Air District’s responsibilities in improving air quality in the region include: preparing plans for attaining and maintaining air quality standards; adopting and enforcing rules and regulations; issuing permits for stationary sources of air pollutants; inspecting stationary sources and responding to citizen complaints; monitors air quality and meteorological conditions; awarding grants to reduce mobile emissions; implementing public outreach campaigns; and assisting local governments in address climate change.
The BAAQMD recommends that all proposed projects implement the following Basic Management Practices for Construction Related Fugitive Emissions:5
1. All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
2. All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be covered. 5 Bay Area Air Quality Management District, BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines, see Table 5-2. 2022. Available online at:
https://www.baaqmd.gov/plans-and-climate/california-environmental-quality-act-ceqa/updated-ceqa-guidelines
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3. All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
4. All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph.
5. All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
6. All excavation, grading, and/or demolition activities shall be suspended when average wind speeds exceed 20 mph.
7. All trucks and equipment, including their tires, shall be washed off prior to leaving the site.
8. Unpaved roads providing access to sites located 100 feet or further from a paved road shall be treated with a 6- to 12-inch layer of compacted layer of wood chips, mulch, or gravel.
9. Publicly visible signs shall be posted with the telephone number and name of the person to contact at the lead agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s General Air Pollution Complaints number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Local
City of Milpitas General Plan
The City of Milpitas 2040 General Plan (General Plan) is a planning document that defines a long-term vision for the City over the next 20 years. The City of Milpitas updated and adopted its current General Plan in March 2021. Applicable goals and policies related to air quality from the City of Milpitas General Plan (General Plan) Air Quality Element are listed below:6
Goal CON-7: Implement a proactive approach to maintain and improve air quality within Milpitas and the region.
Policy CON 7-1: Ensure that land use and transportation plans support air quality goals through a logical development pattern that focuses growth in and around existing urbanized areas, locates new housing near places of employment, encourages 6 City of Milpitas. General Plan 2040 City of Milpitas. 2021. Available online at:
https://www.milpitas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1147/Milpitas-2040-General-Plan-PDF?bidId=, accessed December 19, 2023.
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alternative modes of transportation, supports efficient parking strategies, reduces vehicle miles traveled, and requires projects to mitigate significant air quality impacts.
Policy CON 7-2: Minimize exposure of the public to toxic or harmful air emissions and odors through requiring an adequate buffer or setback distance between residential and other sensitive land uses and land uses that typically generate air pollutants, toxic air contaminants, or obnoxious fumes or odors, including but not limited to industrial, manufacturing, and processing facilities, high-volume roadways, and industrial rail lines. New sensitive receptors, such as residences (including residential care and assisted living facilities for the elderly), childcare centers, schools, playgrounds, churches, and medical facilities shall be located away from existing point sources of air pollution such that excessive levels of exposure do not result in unacceptable health risks. Compliance shall be verified through the preparation of a Health Risk Assessment when deemed necessary by the Planning Director.
Policy CON 7-3: Require projects which generate high levels of air pollutants, such as heavy industrial, manufacturing facilities and hazardous waste handling operations, to incorporate air quality mitigations in their design to reduce impacts to the greatest extent feasible.
Policy CON 7-4: Require projects to adhere to the requirements of the BAAQMD.
Policy CON 7-5: Use the City’s development review process and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate and mitigate the local and cumulative effects of new development on air quality.
Policy CON 7-6: Coordinate with CARB and the BAAQMD to properly measure air quality emission sources and enforce the standards of the Clean Air Act.
Policy CON 7-7: Comply with regional, state, and federal standards and programs for control of all airborne pollutants and noxious odors, regardless of source.
Policy CON 7-8: Consider the health risks associated with Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) when reviewing development applications.
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Policy CON 7-9: Coordinate with Santa Clara County and nearby cities to implement regional GHG reduction plans and to consolidate efforts to reduce GHGs throughout the county as appropriate.
Policy CON 7-10: Implement policies and action from the Land Use and Circulation Elements to provide mixed-use developments, locate high-density uses near transit facilities, provide neighborhood-serving retail uses convenient to residential neighborhoods, and other Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs that would reduce vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled, thus reducing air-pollutant emissions.
Policy CON 7-11: Encourage improvements and design features that reduce vehicle delay such as bus turnouts, and synchronized traffic signals for new development to reduce excessive vehicle emissions caused by idling.
Policy CON 7-12: Encourage and prioritize infrastructure investments and improvements that promote safe walking, bicycling and increased transit ridership.
Policy CON 7-13: Implement energy policies and actions that have co-benefits of reduced air pollution and greenhouse gases by increasing energy efficiency, conservation, and the use of renewable resources.
BAAQMD Thresholds
The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines (BAAQMD Guidelines)7 set forth methodologies and quantitative significance thresholds that a lead agency may use to estimate and evaluate the significance of a project’s air emissions, see Table 3.3-1, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regional Significance Thresholds. The BAAQMD has also established significance thresholds for the excess health risks posed to nearby sensitive receptors, see Table 3.3-2, Health Risk Significance Thresholds. 7 Bay Area Air Quality Management District. BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines. 2022. Available online at:
https://www.baaqmd.gov/plans-and-climate/california-environmental-quality-act-ceqa/updated-ceqa-guidelines; accessed February 1, 2024.
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Table 3.3-1
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Regional Significance Thresholds Pollutant
Construction-Related Operational-Related
Average Daily Emissions
(lbs/day)
Average Daily Emissions
(lbs/day)
Maximum Annual Emissions
(tpy)
ROG 54 54 10
NOx 54 54 10
PM10 82 (exhaust) 82 15
PM2.5 54 (exhaust) 54 10
CO Not Applicable 9.0 ppm (8-hour average) or 20.0 (1-hour average) Fugitive Dust Best Management Practices None
Source: BAAQMD. CEQA Guidelines. Available online at: https://www.baaqmd.gov/plans-and-climate/california-environmental-qualityact-ceqa/updated-ceqa-guidelines Table 3.3-2
Health Risk Significance Thresholds
Health Risks and Hazards
Single Sources Within
1,000-foot Zone of
Influence
Combined Sources (Cumulative
from all sources within 1,000-foot
zone of influences)
Excess Cancer Risk >10 per one million >100 per one million Hazard Index >1.0 >10.0
Incremental Annual PM2.5 >0.3 ug/m3 >0.8 ug/m3
Source: BAAQMD. CEQA Guidelines. Available online at: https://www.baaqmd.gov/plans-and-climate/california-environmental-qualityact-ceqa/updated-ceqa-guidelines Methodology
Construction and operational criteria air pollutant emissions were calculated in the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) and were compared to the BAAQMD’s significance thresholds. Average daily emissions from Project construction and operation were calculated, including both on-site and offsite activities.
The analysis examines temporary construction emissions, long-term operational emissions, localized pollutant concentrations, TACs, and odors. Common sources of construction emissions include heavy-duty off-road construction equipment exhaust, fugitive dust, and architectural coatings. Sources of operational emissions include the use of consumer products, motor vehicle trips attracted to or generated by a land
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use, and on-site combustion of natural gas. Consistent with the requirements of CEQA, this analysis reflects a best-effort approach to disclose all reasonably foreseeable impacts based on currently available information.
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Less Than Significant Impact. The most recent clean air plan is the Bay Area 2017 Clean Air Plan that was adopted by BAAQMD in April 2017. The Plan includes control measures that are intended to reduce air pollutant emissions in the Bay Area either directly or indirectly. Projects that are consistent with the development of a regional or local air quality plan are considered not to conflict with the attainment of air quality standards identified in the plan.
Consistency with the air quality plan can be determined through evaluation of project-related air quality impacts and demonstration that project-related emissions would not increase the frequency or severity of existing violations or contribute to a new violation of the national ambient air quality standards. The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines include thresholds of significance that are applied to evaluate regional impacts of project-specific emissions of air pollutants and their impact on BAAQMD’s ability to reach attainment. Emissions that are above these thresholds have not been accommodated in the air quality plans and would not be consistent with the air quality plans. The Project would not conflict with the latest 2017 Clean Air Plan since emissions would not exceed BAAQMD thresholds, (see Table 3.3-1 and Table
3.3-2 above). Therefore, the Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan and impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the Project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. A project may have a significant impact if project-related emissions would exceed federal, State, or regional standards or thresholds, or if projectrelated emissions would substantially contribute to an existing or project air quality violation. To determine Project significance, emissions were compared to the BAAQMD construction and operational air quality thresholds.
Construction Emissions
Construction associated with the Project would generate short-term emissions of criteria air pollutants. The criteria pollutants of primary concern within the Project vicinity include ozone-precursor pollutants (i.e.,
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ROG and NOx), PM10, and PM2.5. Construction-generated emissions are short term and of temporary duration, lasting only when construction activities occur, but would be considered a significant air quality impact if the volume of pollutants generated exceeds the BAAQMD’s thresholds of significance.
Construction activities associated with the Project would be undertaken in three main steps: (1) Removal of existing surface pavement and vegetation (2 weeks), (2) grading/foundation preparation for proposed gymnasium (3 weeks), and (3) building construction for the proposed gymnasium and interior renovation of the existing building (11 months). Equipment and construction staging for the Project will take place onsite. Paving and architectural coating is assumed to overlap with the final month of building construction phase. Project construction is anticipated to begin in 2024 with Project operations beginning in 2025.
Construction activities would generate emissions of ozone precursors (ROG and NOx), CO, and dust (PM10, and PM2.5). Construction activity under the Project has the potential to create air quality impacts through emissions produced by the use of heavy-duty construction equipment and by vehicle trips generated by construction worker commuting, construction vendor material deliveries, and haul truck trips to and from Project Site. Fugitive dust (PM10 and PM2.5) emissions would primarily result from demolition and grading activities. NOX emissions, a precursor emission to ozone, would primarily result from the use of construction equipment. During the finishing phases, paving operations and the application of architectural coatings (e.g., paints) and other building materials would release ROGs, the other precursor emission to O3. Construction emissions can vary substantially from day to day, depending on the level of activity, the specific type of operation, and, for dust, the prevailing weather conditions.
Construction-generated emissions associated with the Project were calculated using CalEEMod. Predicted average daily construction-generated emissions for the Project are summarized in Table 3.3-3, Construction-Related Criteria Pollutant and Precursor Emissions – Average Daily Emissions. As shown in Table 3.3-3, the average daily emissions generated during the construction of the Project would not exceed the BAAQMD construction emission thresholds. Therefore, impacts associated with construction emissions are considered less than significant.
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Table 3.3-3
Construction-Related Criteria Pollutant and Precursor Emissions – Average Daily Emissions Construction Year ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
2024 0.23 2.26 2.70 < 0.05 0.21 0.14
2025 0.46 2.22 3.01 0.01 0.11 0.09
Regional Threshold 54 54 None None 82 54
Exceed? No No No No No No
Source: Impact Sciences January 2024. See Appendix A, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Data. While the BAAQMD thresholds of significance identify particulate matter thresholds for exhaust only, this table has conservatively presented the total (exhaust and dust) particulate matter emissions.
Operational Emissions
Operational air pollutant emissions would be generated primarily by automobiles driven to drop off and pick up students. Other sources of operational emissions include architectural coatings and maintenance products, consumer products, and energy use at the Project Site. CalEEMod was used to estimate emissions from operation of the Project. The operational air quality emissions were compared against BAAQMD thresholds to determine Project significance.
Emissions associated with vehicle travel depend on the year of analysis as emission control technology requirements are phased-in over time. Therefore, the earlier the year analyzed in the model, the higher the emission rates used by CalEEMod. The earliest year the Project could possibly be fully operational would be 2025. Emissions associated with build-out later than 2025 would be lower, as newer vehicles must meet increasingly more stringent emissions standards, while older, more polluting, vehicles are less utilized.
CalEEMod allows the user to enter specific vehicle trip generation rates. According to the Project’s transportation engineer, the Project will generate approximately 1,965 vehicle trips per day.8 The long-term operational emissions attributable to the Project are summarized in Table 3.3-4, Estimated Operational Emissions.
8 Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., 1323 Great Mall Drive Stratford School, Traffic Operations Analysis, January 8, 2024. Report available on file with the City Planning Department.
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Table 3.3-4
Estimated Operational Emissions
Emissions Source ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Average Daily Emissions
(lbs./day)
Mobile 4.74 4.31 39.4 0.10 9.46 2.44
Area 1.66 0.02 1.28 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02
Energy 0.04 0.66 0.56 < 0.02 0.05 0.05
Total Average Daily Operational
Emissions 6.40 4.99 41.24 0.14 9.53 2.51
Average Daily Emissions
Thresholds (lbs./day) 54 54 None None 82 54
Exceed Thresholds? No No NA NA No No
Annual Emissions (tons/year)
Mobile Source 0.87 0.79 7.19 0.02 1.73 0.45
Area Source 0.30 < 0.02 0.23 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02
Energy Source < 0.02 0.12 0.10 < 0.02 < 0.02 < 0.02
Total Annual Operational
Emissions (tons/year) 1.19 0.93 7.52 0.06 1.77 0.49
Annual Thresholds (tons/year) 10 10 None None 15 10
Exceed Thresholds? No No NA NA No No
Source: Impact Sciences January 2024. See Appendix A. While the BAAQMD thresholds of significance identify particulate matter thresholds for exhaust only, this table has conservatively presented the total (exhaust and dust) particulate matter emissions.
Area and energy emissions for the existing building and the new gymnasium were calculated together.
As shown in Table 3.3-3 and Table 3.3-4, neither the Project’s construction nor operational emissions would exceed the BAAQMD’s thresholds for any criteria air pollutants. Furthermore, as for cumulative construction and operational impacts, the Project will not produce cumulatively considerable emissions of nonattainment pollutants since the Project will not exceed regional thresholds. Furthermore, consistent with BAAQMD requirements, the Project would implement Mitigation Measure AQ-1. As such, the Project will result in a less than significant impact with mitigation.
Mitigation Measures: While impacts would be less than significant without mitigation, the BAAQMD requires the implementation of the BAAQMD Basic Best Management Practices for Construction-Related Fugitive Dust Emissions and would ensure impacts remain less than significant.
AQ-1 The following BAAQMD Basic Best Management Practices for Construction-Related Fugitive Dust Emissions shall be implemented:
• All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
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• All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off-site shall be covered. • All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
• All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph. • All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
• All excavation, grading, and/or demolition activities shall be suspended when average wind speeds exceed 20 mph.
• All trucks and equipment, including their tires, shall be washed off prior to leaving the site.
• Unpaved roads providing access to sites located 100 feet or further from a paved road shall be treated with a 6- to 12-inch layer of compacted layer of wood chips, mulch, or gravel.
• Publicly visible signs shall be posted with the telephone number and name of the person to contact at the lead agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s General Air Pollution Complaints number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less than Significant Impact. Based on the BAAQMD CEQA Guide, a significant impact may occur if a project were to generate pollutant concentrations to a degree that would significantly affect sensitive receptors.
Construction
Project impacts related to increased community risk could occur by introducing a new source of localized pollutants during construction and operation with the potential to adversely affect existing sensitive receptors in the Project vicinity. A sensitive receptor is defined by the BAAQMD as the following: “facilities
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or land uses that include member of the population that are particularly sensitive to the effects of air pollutant, such as children, the elderly, and people with illnesses. Examples include schools, hospitals, and residential areas.” The BAAQMD recommends assessing the potential impacts within 1,000 feet of the Project site in all directions. The closest sensitive receptors include:
• The existing Stratford school adjacent to the south of the Project Site. • Existing vacant land approximately 551 feet to the west that is currently under construction and is anticipated to operate as a multi-family apartment complex by the time the Project begins operations. • Centre Pointe Drive Apartments located 511 feet to the west of the Project Site. • Capitol Apartments 645 feet to the south of the Project Site.
The primary sources of potential TACs under the Project would be construction activity and the associated generation of diesel particulate matter (DPM) emissions from the use of off-road diesel equipment required for demolition, grading, paving, and other construction activities. The amount to which nearby sensitive receptors are exposed (a function of concentration and duration of exposure) is the primary factor used to determine health risk. Health-related risks associated with diesel-exhaust emissions are primarily linked to long-term exposure and the associated risk of contracting cancer.
Construction of the Project, particularly the new gymnasium, would not have the potential to generate large amounts of DPM since a minimal amount of daily heavy construction equipment will be utilized and the overall construction duration would be short (approximately 12 months). Furthermore, as shown in more detail in Appendix A, the low levels of diesel exhaust would primarily be emitted during demolition and grading phases, which are anticipated to last only one month total. Average daily diesel exhaust emissions generated on-site during the 11 months of building construction would be negligible (i.e., less than 0.07 pounds per day). Emissions generated from the development of the new gymnasium are temporary and localized and would cease upon completion of construction. Furthermore, while it is noted that school operations occur directly south of the Project Site, health impacts associated with diesel exhaust are primarily a chronic risk, which means the receptor would need to be exposed to the pollutant for extended periods of time to potentially experience significant health risks (such as a resident in the same location for 30 years). As students are only on-campus during school hours and because diesel exhaust emissions would be low and short term, the Project would not have the potential to expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. This impact would be less than significant.
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Operation
Project-operation impacts related to increased health risk can occur either by introducing a new source of TACs with the potential to adversely affect existing sensitive receptors, or by introducing a new sensitive receptor, such as a residential use, in proximity to an existing source of TACs.
The Project does not include any stationary sources of TAC emissions and most Project vehicles would operate on gasoline and not diesel, which is the primary source of TACs and DPM. Therefore, operation of the Project would not generate TAC or PM2.5 emissions that could affect the health of the community near the Project Site. Furthermore, the Project Site does not lie within 1,000 feet of any stationary sources or major roadways that would expose future students to TAC emissions.9 As such, the Project would not contribute to human health risk to nearby receptors during operation, and the Project would also not contribute to any cumulative human health risk impact.
Carbon Monoxide Hotspots. The BAAQMD’s CEQA Guidelines include screening criteria for localized carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations. The BAAQMD Guidelines state that a proposed project would be considered to have a less than significant CO concentration if:
1. Project is consistent with an applicable congestion management program established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways, regional transportation plan, and local congestion management agency plans.
2. The project traffic would not increase traffic volumes at affected intersections to more than 44,000 vehicles per hour.
3. The project traffic would not increase traffic volumes at affected intersections to more than 24,000 vehicles per hour where vertical and/or horizontal mixing is substantially limited (e.g., tunnel, parking garage, bridge underpass, natural or urban street canyon, below-grade roadway).
The Project would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system.
According to the Project’s transportation engineer, existing traffic volumes conditions at the busiest intersection, Great Mall Drive and Falcon Drive, generates 3,200 daily trips, with 1,055 vehicle trips occurring during the AM peak hour, 1,088 during school PM peak hour, and 1,057 vehicle trips during PM peak hour. The Project is estimated to generate an increase of 1,965 daily trips, with 835 vehicle trips occurring during the AM peak hour, 485 vehicle trips during the school PM peak hour, and 240 vehicle 9 BAAQMD. Permitted Stationary Sources Risk and Hazards. Available online at:
https://baaqmd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2387ae674013413f987b1071715daa65, accessed February 1, 2024.
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trips during the PM peak hour.10 Thus, the daily trips generated from the Project combined with the existing traffic volumes at the busiest intersection would not have the potential to increase traffic volumes at affected intersections to more than 44,000 vehicles per hour or 24,000 vehicles per hour where vertical and/or horizonal mixing is substantially limited. Therefore, the Project would not have the potential to cause or contribute to an exceedance of the California one-hour or eight-hour CO standards. Impacts with respect to localized CO concentrations would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
Less than Significant Impact. The BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines identify certain land uses as sources of odors. These land uses include wastewater treatment plants, food processing facilities, composting facilities, petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturing, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass manufacturing.
The Project would not include any of the land uses that have been identified by the BAAQMD as odor sources.
Construction activities associated with the Project may generate detectable odors from heavy-duty equipment exhaust and architectural coatings. However, construction-related odors would be short-term in nature and cease upon buildout. In addition, the Project would be required to comply with the California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2449(d)(3) and 2485, which minimizes the idling time of construction equipment either by shutting it off when not in use or by reducing the time of idling to no more than five minutes. This would reduce the detectable odors from heavy-duty equipment exhaust. Any odor impacts to existing adjacent land uses would be short-term and not substantial. As such, the Project would not result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people and this impact would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. 10 Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., 1323 Great Mall Drive Stratford School, Traffic Operations Analysis, January 8, 2024. Report available on file with the City Planning Department.
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4. Biological Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulation, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. A significant impact would occur if a project were to remove or modify habitat for any species identified or designated as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the state or federal regulatory agencies cited above. A search using the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) determined that there are 71 special-status species that may potentially occur in the vicinity the Project Site (see Table 3.4-1, Potentially Occurring Special-Status Species).
Table 3.4-1
Potentially Occurring Special-Status Species
Element
Type Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status
State
Status Quadrangle
Fauna Ambystoma californiense pop. 1 California tiger salamander - central California DPS
Threatened Threatened Milpitas
Rana boylii pop. 4 foothill yellow-legged frog -
central coast DPS
Threatened Endangered Milpitas
Rana draytonii California red-legged frog Threatened None Milpitas Accipiter striatus sharp-shinned hawk None None Milpitas Aquila chrysaetos golden eagle None None Milpitas
Circus hudsonius northern harrier None None Milpitas
Elanus leucurus white-tailed kite None None Milpitas
Haliaeetus leucocephalus bald eagle None None Milpitas
Ardea alba great egret None None Milpitas
Ardea herodias great blue heron None None Milpitas
Egretta thula snowy egret None None Milpitas
Nycticorax nycticorax black-crowned night heron None None Milpitas Charadrius nivosus nivosus western snowy plover None None Milpitas Coccyzus americanus occidentalis western yellow-billed cuckoo None None Milpitas Falco columbarius merlin Threatened None Milpitas
Falco peregrinus anatum American peregrine falcon Threatened Endangered Milpitas Agelaius tricolor tricolored blackbird None None Milpitas Icteria virens yellow-breasted chat Delisted Delisted Milpitas
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Element
Type Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status
State
Status Quadrangle
Lanius ludovicianus loggerhead shrike None Threatened Milpitas Hydroprogne caspia Caspian tern None None Milpitas
Larus californicus California gull None None Milpitas
Rynchops niger black skimmer None None Milpitas
Geothlypis trichas sinuosa saltmarsh common yellowthroat None None Milpitas Setophaga petechia yellow warbler None None Milpitas
Melospiza melodia pusillula Alameda song sparrow None None Milpitas Passerculus sandwichensis
alaudinus
Bryants savannah sparrow None None Milpitas
Nannopterum auritum double-crested cormorant None None Milpitas Coturnicops noveboracensis yellow rail None None Milpitas Laterallus jamaicensis
coturniculus
California black rail None None Milpitas
Rallus obsoletus obsoletus California Ridgways rail None None Milpitas Athene cunicularia burrowing owl None Threatened Milpitas Empidonax traillii willow flycatcher Endangered Endangered Milpitas Lepidurus packardi vernal pool tadpole shrimp None None Milpitas Lavinia exilicauda exilicauda Sacramento hitch None Endangered Milpitas Hysterocarpus traskii traskii Sacramento-San Joaquin tule perch
Endangered None Milpitas
Spirinchus thaleichthys longfin smelt None None Milpitas Entosphenus tridentatus Pacific lamprey None None Milpitas Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus
pop. 8
steelhead - central California
coast DPS
Candidate Threatened Milpitas
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha pop.
13 chinook salmon - Central Valley
fall / late fall-run ESU
None None Milpitas
Bombus caliginosus obscure bumble bee Threatened None Milpitas Bombus crotchii Crotch bumble bee None None Milpitas
Bombus occidentalis western bumble bee None None Milpitas Neotoma fuscipes annectens San Francisco dusky-footed
woodrat
None Candidate
Endangered
Milpitas
Reithrodontomys raviventris salt-marsh harvest mouse None Candidate Endangered
Milpitas
Enhydra lutris nereis southern sea otter None None Milpitas
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Element
Type Scientific Name Common Name Federal Status
State
Status Quadrangle
Taxidea taxus American badger Endangered Endangered Milpitas Sorex vagrans halicoetes salt-marsh wandering shrew Threatened None Milpitas Corynorhinus townsendii Townsends big-eared bat None None Milpitas Myotis yumanensis Yuma myotis None None Milpitas
Tryonia imitator mimic tryonia (=California
brackishwater snail)
None None Milpitas
Gonidea angulata western ridged mussel None None Milpitas Anniella pulchra Northern California legless
lizard
None None Milpitas
Emys marmorata western pond turtle None None Milpitas
Vegetation Northern Coastal Salt Marsh Northern Coastal Salt Marsh None None Milpitas Flora Eryngium aristulatum var.
hooveri
Hoovers button-celery None None Milpitas
Centromadia parryi ssp.
congdonii
Congdons tarplant None None Milpitas
Lasthenia conjugens Contra Costa goldfields Endangered None Milpitas Atriplex depressa brittlescale None None Milpitas
Atriplex minuscula lesser saltscale None None Milpitas
Extriplex joaquinana San Joaquin spearscale None None Milpitas Suaeda californica California seablite Endangered None Milpitas Eleocharis parvula small spikerush None None Milpitas
Astragalus tener var. tener alkali milk-vetch None None Milpitas Trifolium hydrophilum saline clover None None Milpitas
Malacothamnus hallii Halls bush-mallow None None Milpitas Chloropyron maritimum ssp.
palustre
Point Reyes salty birds-beak None None Milpitas
Puccinellia simplex California alkali grass None None Milpitas Navarretia prostrata prostrate vernal pool navarretia None None Milpitas Chorizanthe robusta var. robusta robust spineflower Endangered None Milpitas Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, BIO Geospatial Map-CNDDB Species for Milpitas Quadrant, https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/bios/?tool=cnddbQuick, accessed December 12, 2023.
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As shown in Table 3.4-1, there are several special-status wildlife and plant species that have the potential to occur within the same US quadrant as the Project Site. However, the Project Site is currently developed with an office building, paved surface parking, and minimal non-native vegetation. The Project Site is immediately adjacent to three roadways and a developed school. As such, there is limited potential for the critical habitat of the majority of the special status flora and fauna identified above.
As shown in Table 3.4-1, there are several migratory bird species and special-status bird species that could potentially occur within the Project Site that typically nest in tall trees. These species include the whitetailed kite (Elanus leucurus), bald eagle (Haliaeetu sleucocephalus), great egret (Ardea alba), black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), and double crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum). The Project would operate as a school and is highly unlikely to disturb any potential nesting habitats on-site. However, construction activities associated with the Project would include removing 35 existing on-site trees. The Project would plant six new trees. As such, the Project could potentially disturb and modify critical habitats that may be present on-site for special-status bird species. Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would require a preconstruction clearance survey to be conducted on-site with a qualified biologist prior to the initiation of construction activities associated with the Project. In the event that an active nest is discovered during the pre-construction clearance survey, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would require all construction activities associated with the Project to stay outside of a 100-foot buffer around the discovered nest. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would ensure that the Project would not have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species. As such, impacts to special-status migratory birds would be reduced to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measures:
BIO-1 In the event that ground disturbing activities or removal of any trees, shrubs, or any other potential nesting habitat that are associated with the Project are scheduled to occur within the avian nesting season (from January 1 through August 31), a qualified biologist retained by the City shall conduct a pre-construction clearance survey for nesting birds within three days prior to any ground disturbing activities.
The biologist conducting the clearance survey shall document the negative results if no active bird nests are observed on the Project Site during the clearance survey with a brief letter report indicating that no impacts to active bird nests would occur before construction can proceed. If an active bird nest is discovered during the pre-construction clearance survey, construction activities shall stay outside of a 100-foot buffer around the active nest.
Encroachment into the buffer shall occur only at the discretion of the qualified biologist.
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Any activities requiring the removal of a tree with an active bird nest shall halt until nesting activity seasons, which would be determined by the qualified biologist.
The biologist shall be present to delineate the boundaries of the buffer area and to monitor the active nest to ensure that nesting behavior is not adversely affected by the construction activity. Results of the pre-construction survey and any subsequent monitoring shall be provided to the City of Milpitas, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other appropriate agencies. This requirement shall be indicated on the site improvement plan and specifications for verification by the City of Milpitas prior to the initiation of construction activities.
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact. The CDFW considers sensitive natural communities to have significant biotic value, with species of plants and animals unique to each community. The Project Site does not contain any riparian habitat and does not contain any streams or water courses necessary to support riparian habitat. As shown in Table 3.4-1, the CNDBB search revealed that the Northern Coastal Salt Marsh is a sensitive natural community. There is no Northern Coastal Salt Marsh vegetation present on-site with the nearest being approximately three miles northeast of the Project Site in the San Francisco Bay.11 Given this distance and the developed and urbanized nature of the Project Site and surrounding area, the Project would not result in any adverse effects on any identified riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
No Impact. According to the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory Mapper, there are no mapped wetlands within the Project Site.12 As such, no impacts would result pertaining to state or federally protected wetlands.
11 Yerba Buena Chapter-CNPS, “Northern Coastal Salt Marsh.” Available online at: http://cnpsyerbabuena.org/northern-coastal-salt-marsh/. Accessed January 8, 2024. 12 United States Fish and Wildlife, “National Wetlands Inventory.” Available online at:
https://fwsprimary.wim.usgs.gov/wetlands/apps/wetlands-mapper/. Accessed December 12, 2023.
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Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Due to the developed and urbanized nature of the Project Site and surrounding area, Project implementation would not interfere with the movement of any native resident, migratory fish or animal species. However, existing ornamental vegetation on-site has the potential to provide suitable nesting habitat for birds. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) governs the taking, killing, possession, transportation, and importation of migratory birds, their eggs, parts, or nests. There are several mature trees present within the Project Site that may provide suitable habitat for nesting birds protected under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code §§ 3500-5500. Birds may also nest on or within the vacant building on-site. As discussed above, construction activities associated with the Project would remove 35 trees on-site, thus removing potential habitat for birds. However, as stated above, the Project would implement Mitigation Measure BIO-1, which would ensure any potential direct and indirect impacts to protected nesting birds would be reduced to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measures: See Mitigation Measure BIO-1.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Less than Significant Impact. The City of Milpitas Municipal Code (Title X, Streets and Sidewalks Chapter
2.0, Tree Maintenance and Protection) prohibits the removal of any street tree, protected tree or heritage planting from the Public Right-of-Way or private properties without first applying for a permit issued by the City of Milpitas Public Works and/or Planning Department. Additionally, the City may seek additional cost recovery for the removal of any protected tree. According to Section X-2-7.01 (Existing Trees Protected) of the Municipal Code, existing trees that are protected include trees that have a circumference greater than 37 inches on vacant properties and “heritage trees”. Section X-2-7.01 of the Municipal Code defines heritage trees as:
• An outstanding specimen or grove of a desirable species; • One of the largest or oldest trees or grove of trees in Milpitas; and/or • A tree or grove of trees possessing distinctive form, size, age, location and/or historical significance
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As discussed, the Project would remove approximately 35 trees. However, the Project would preserve 56 on-site trees that are in fair to good health and plant six new trees on-site. According to the Project’s preliminary landscape plan, there are no existing trees on-site with a trunk circumference greater than 37 inches. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project would be required to submit the landscape plan outlining the species of each tree that would be removed to the City for review. In the event that a heritage or protected tree would be removed under the Project, the Project Applicant would be required to comply with Section X-2-4.02 (Permit Required for Removal) and apply for a tree removal permit with the City’s Public Works Department. In accordance with the tree removal permit, the Project Applicant would be subject to fees associated with t the value of the removed tree as determined by an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or required to plant at least two trees for every one protected tree removed by permit. Adherence to the applicable regulatory requirements outlined in the City’s Municipal Code would ensure that impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No Impact. Th City of Milpitas is partially located within the planning area of the adopted Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan (SCVHP). However, the Project Site is located outside of the SCVHP planning area.13 As such, the Project Site is not considered to be a Covered Activity under the SCVHP. 14 No other Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved habitat conservation plans apply to the Project Site. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan, and no impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. 13 Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, Final Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan, Figure 1-2, Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan Study Area and Permit Area. August 2012. Available online at: https://www.scvhabitatagency.org/178/Santa-Clara-Valley-Habitat-Plan, accessed December 12, 2023. 14 A “Covered Activity” is a lawful action authorized by the Incidental Take Permit and is implemented by the Permittee(s) in accordance with a Habitat Conservation Plan.
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5. Cultural Resources
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §15064.5?
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c. Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of dedicated cemeteries?
This section includes information provided in the Sacred Lands File (SLF) search report from the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) completed for this Project dated January 10, 2024. The results were negative. This report is incorporated herein by this reference and provided in Appendix B, Cultural Resources Documentation, to this Draft Initial Study.
Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to in §15064.5?
No Impact. A records request was sent to the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) on January 10, 2024, to inquire if any state or federally designated historical resources are identified either on-site or within the immediate vicinity of the Project Site (See Appendix B of this IS/MND). No responses from the NWIC have been received as of the publication of this MND. Typically, buildings that are recognized by the state as eligible resources are considered historic and are 50 years old or older. The Project Site currently includes an existing building that was constructed in 2002 and therefore was constructed 22 years ago. The existing building does not exhibit the historical architectural themes or styles that are commonly provided in other historically preserved buildings and communities throughout the state (e.g., buildings that have midcentury modern architectural style). Furthermore, the Office of Historic Preservation, the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR), and the National Register of Historical Places (NRHP) do not identify any historical resources on-site.15 As such, the Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, and no impacts would occur.
15 Office of Historic Preservation, “Built Environment Resource Directory (BERD).” Available online:
https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30338, accessed January 23, 2024.
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Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. The Project Site is located in a developed and urban area that has been highly disturbed. Surfaces on-site are mostly paved with concrete. As such, it is unlikely that accidental discovery of archeological resources would occur. However, construction activities associated with the Project would involve grading. Thus, undiscovered archaeological resources could potentially be encountered during ground disturbing activities. In the event that previously unidentified archaeological resources are encountered, the Project would be required to comply with Mitigation Measure CUL-1. Mitigation Measure CUL-1 would ensure that work in the immediate area of a potential archaeological find is halted until an archaeologist evaluates the find and determines appropriate subsequent procedures. With implementation of Mitigation Measure CUL-1, impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures:
CUL-1 If archaeological resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work in the immediate area shall be halted and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology in either prehistoric or historic archaeology shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the find. If the resources are Native American human remains, the County Coroner and the Native American Heritage Commission shall be contacted as mandated by law. If necessary, the evaluation may require preparation of archaeological testing for California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) eligibility. Results of the archaeological testing shall be reviewed and approved by the qualified archaeologist. If the discovery proves to be significant under CEQA and cannot be avoided by the Project, additional work may be warranted, such as data recovery excavation, and, if so, shall be identified by the archaeologist to mitigate any such significant impacts to cultural resources, if identified. c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less than Significant. As the Project Site has been subject to past subsurface disturbance associated with grading and foundations, it is not anticipated that intact human remains would be encountered during construction activities. However, in the event that human remains are encountered, those remains would require proper treatment, in accordance with the with State of California Health and Safety Code Section
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7050.5. As required by State law, the requirements and procedures set forth in Section 5097.98 of the California Public Resources Code would also be implemented. Adherence to existing State laws would reduce impacts to any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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6. Energy
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources, during project
construction or operation?
b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency?
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during Project construction or operation? Less than Significant Impact. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) provides electrical service to the County of Santa Clara, including the City of Milpitas
Construction Energy Use
Construction activity would use energy in the form of petroleum-based fuels to power off-road construction vehicles and equipment, construction worker travel, and vehicles used to deliver materials to the Project Site. The Project would require site preparation and grading, including hauling material off-site; building construction; paving; and architectural coating.
During construction, electricity would be consumed on a limited basis to power lighting, electrical equipment, and supply and convey water for dust control. Electricity would be supplied to the Project Site from existing electrical lines that connect to the Project Site. The electricity demand at any given time would vary throughout the construction period based on the construction activities being performed and would cease upon completion of construction. Electricity use from construction would be short-term, limited to working hours, used for necessary construction-related activities, and represent a small fraction of the Project’s annual operational electricity.
Construction activities typically do not involve the consumption of natural gas. Accordingly, natural gas would not be supplied to support Project construction activities; thus, there would be no expected demand generated by construction of the Project. If natural gas is used during construction, it would be in limited amounts and on a temporary basis and would specifically be used to replace or offset diesel-fueled equipment and as such would not result in substantial on-going demand.
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Construction of the Project would utilize fuel-efficient equipment consistent with State and federal regulations, such as fuel efficiency regulations in accordance with CARB standards and California Code of Regulations, Title 13, sections 2449(d)(3) and 2485, which minimizes the idling time of construction equipment either by shutting it off when not in use or by reducing the time of idling to no more than five minutes.
Construction equipment would be maintained to applicable standards, and construction activity and associated fuel consumption and energy use would be temporary and typical of construction sites. It is also reasonable to assume contractors would avoid wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary fuel consumption during construction to reduce construction costs. Therefore, the Project would not involve the inefficient, wasteful, and unnecessary use of energy during construction, and the construction-phase impact related to energy consumption would be less than significant.
Operation Energy Use
The Project would renovate the existing office building on-site into a new preparatory school. This new school would include a theater, bio/chem lab classrooms, kitchens, and electrical room. The Project would also include 16 bathrooms. Operations of the Project would consume energy for multiple purposes, including, but not limited to, use of electronics, lab equipment and appliances, HVAC equipment, and refrigeration. Energy would also be consumed during school operations related to water usage, solid waste disposal, and vehicle trips. The new gymnasium would consume energy through the use of electricity during practices, games, and other school uses.
The Project would be required to comply with the requirements outlined in the 2022 California Building Green Code (CALGreen Code), which would minimize the Project’s energy demands. The Project would also be required to comply with Chapter 20 (Green Building Regulations) of the City’s Municipal Code, which, in part, would aim to reduce building energy use. In addition, the Project would be supplied by PG&E, which in turn must comply with the Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets set by the State.
PG&E has demonstrated that it has met these requirements previously, and it is reasonable to assume it will continue to do so and meet these targets. As such, electricity supplied to the Project Site would increasingly come from renewable sources throughout the life of the Project.
During operation, Project-related traffic would result in the consumption of petroleum-based fuels related to vehicular travel to and from the Project Site. The majority of the vehicle fleet would consist of light-duty automobiles and light-duty trucks, which are subject to fuel efficiency standards, such as the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Low-Emission Vehicle Program Standards. The Low Carbon Fuel Standard, in part, aims to reduce fuel consumption and providers of transportation fuels must demonstrate that the mix
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of fuels they supply for use in California meets the LCFS carbon intensity standards for each annual compliance period.16
For these reasons, the Project would not result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources during construction or operation and impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? No Impact. The Project would be designed in a manner that is consistent with relevant energy conservation plans designed to encourage development that results in the efficient use of energy resources. The Project would comply with Title 24, CALGreen standards, and the City’s Green Building Regulations would ensure the Project would incorporate energy efficient windows, insulation, lighting, ventilation systems, as well as water efficient fixtures, which is consistent with the state and City’s goals for energy efficiency.
As shown in Figure 2.0-5, Conceptual Site Plan, the Project would include four electric vehicle parking spaces at the northeastern parking lot area, in addition to the bicycle parking included as part of the proposed preparatory school. Per Chapter 20 of the City’s Municipal Code, the Project would be LEED certified, which aims to increase energy efficiency. Adherence with state and local regulations and requirements would ensure that no impacts would occur.
16 California Air Resources Board, “Low Carbon Fuel Standard.” Available online at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/ourwork/programs/low-carbon-fuel-standard/about, accessed December 11, 2023.
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7. Geology and Soils
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the state
geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault, caused in
whole or in part by the project’s exacerbation of
the existing environmental conditions? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking caused in whole
or in part by the project’s exacerbation of the
existing environmental conditions?
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction, caused in whole or in part by the
project’s exacerbation of the existing
environmental conditions?
iv. Landslides, caused in whole or in part by the
project’s exacerbation of the existing
environmental conditions?
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse,
caused in whole or in part by the project’s
exacerbation of the existing environmental
conditions?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
In 2015, the California Supreme Court, in California Building Industry Association v. Bay Area Air Quality Management District (2015) 62 Ca 4th 369 (CBIA v. BAAQMD), held that CEQA generally does not require a lead agency to consider the impacts of the existing environment on the future residents or users of a project.
On the other hand, if a project exacerbates a condition in the existing environment, the lead agency is required to analyze the impact of that exacerbated condition on future residents and users of a project (as well as other impacted individuals). Thus, the analysis associated with existing geological hazards below focuses on whether the Project would exacerbate these environmental conditions and increase the potential to expose people to impacts.
Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the state geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
Less than Significant Impact. The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act was passed following the 1971 San Fernando earthquake. The Act regulates development in California near known active faults due to hazards associated with surface fault ruptures. Alquist-Priolo maps are distributed to affected cities, counties, and state agencies for their use in planning and controlling new construction. Areas within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones require special studies to evaluate the potential for surface rupture to ensure that no structures intended for human occupancy are constructed across an active fault.
According to the California Geological Survey (CGS), the Project Site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone for surface fault rupture hazard.17 In addition, the nearest active fault is the 17 California Department of Conservation, “Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation.” Available online at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/. Accessed December 18, 2023.
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Hayward Fault Zone, located approximately 1.6 miles east of the Project Site.18 Considering the distance to the nearest known active faults, the potential for surface fault rupture due to a known active fault is considered low. As such, impacts pertaining to potential fault rupture of a known earthquake fault is not likely. Compliance with the mandatory building code structural specifications, as well as adherence to geotechnical recommendations, would result in structures that would adequately resist adverse effects from seismic ground shaking. Therefore, impacts associated with strong seismic ground shaking would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
Less than Significant Impact. As discussed above, the Project Site is located less than two miles from the southeast extension of the Hayward Fault, an earthquake fault line with an estimated magnitude (Mw) of
6.9 Mw. On a movement magnitude scale, seismic events with a magnitude between 6.1 to 6.9 Mw are classified as events that “may cause a lot of damage in very populated areas.”19 As such, the Project would be required to undergo a site plan review from the City’s Building Safety and Housing Department to ensure that design plans for the Project would be developed in accordance with the seismic design requirements for building, as detailed in the 2022 California Building Code (CBC). Compliance with the 2022 CBC would ensure that the Project would not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects involving strong seismic ground sharking, and impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less than Significant Impact. Liquefaction is a phenomenon in which loose, saturated, relatively cohesionless soil deposits lose shear strength during strong ground motions. Primary factors controlling 18 United States Geological Survey, “Quaternary Fault and Fold Database of the United States.” Available online at:
https://www.usgs.gov/programs/earthquake-hazards/faults. Accessed on December 13, 2023. 19 Michigan Tech University, “Earthquake Magnitude Scale,” Available online at:
https://www.mtu.edu/geo/community/seismology/learn/earthquake-measure/magnitude/, accessed on December 13, 2023.
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liquefaction include intensity and duration of ground motion, gradation characteristics of the subsurface soils, in-situ stress conditions, and the depth to groundwater. According to the CGS, the Project Site is located within an area that is identified as a liquefaction hazard zone.20 As a new preparatory school, Project operations would not include any earth disturbing activities. As stated, the Project would be subject to site plan review and approval by the City’s Building Safety and Housing Department to ensure that the proposed structures are seismically sound. Construction activities that involve earth disturbing activities would adhere to the best management practices (BMPs) and design standards outlined in the CGS’s Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California. The Project would also comply with all applicable regulations and design standards in the 2022 CBC to ensure that liquefaction potential is minimized. Compliance with the 2022 CBC and the City’s design standards and site plan review process would ensure that impacts involving ground failure involving liquefaction would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
iv) Landslides?
No Impact. Landslides and other types of slope failures, such as lateral spreading, can result in areas with varying topography in the event of an earthquake. The Project Site is located within an area of the City with relatively flat topography. Additionally, the Project Site is not located within a designated landslide zone.21 As such, landslide hazard is anticipated to be negligible, and impacts related to landslides would not occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less than Significant Impact. Construction activities associated with the Project would result in ground surface disruption during site clearance and grading, which would temporarily expose soils, allowing for possible erosion. The Project would be required to comply with federal, regional, and local regulations pertaining to soil erosion related-construction activity. As discussed further in Section 10, Hydrology and 20 California State Geoportal, “Liquefaction Zones.” Available online at:
https://gis.data.ca.gov/datasets/b70a766a60ad4c0688babdd47497dbad/about?layer=0, accessed December 13, 2023.
21 California Department of Conservation, “Landslide Inventory (Beta).” Available online at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/lsi/, accessed December 13, 2023.
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Water Quality, construction and operational activities associated with the Project would be subject to the applicable measures and requirements outline in Chapter 16 (Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control). By complying with local regional regulations, impacts related to soil erosion and loss of topsoil would be less than significant.
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
Less than Significant Impact. Lateral spreading is a phenomenon in which surficial soil displaces along a shear zone that has formed within an underlying liquefied layer. The surficial blocks are transported downslope or in the direction of a free face, by earthquake and gravitational forces. The Project Site is relatively flat and does not include a free-facing slope in proximity to the site. Therefore, the potential for lateral spreading is considered very low.
Subsidence occurs when large amounts of groundwater have been withdrawn from certain types of rocks, such as fine-grained sediments. In California, large areas of land subsidence were first documented by USGS scientists in the first half of the 20th century. Most of this subsidence was a result of excessive groundwater pumping. The Project Site is located within an area that has been identified to potentially experience groundwater subsidence according to the USGS.22 However, the Project would operate as a school and would not involve groundwater pumping from the Project area. Further, the Project would adhere to the requirements outlined in the 2022 CBC related to soil treatment and excavation during construction. Therefore, adherence to state regulations would reduce impacts related to subsidence hazards to less than significant levels.
The potential for liquefaction is anticipated at the Project Site and, therefore, the potential for liquefactionrelated collapse is also possible. However, as stated above, the Project would comply with the grading and foundation recommendations presented in the CGS’s Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California. The Project would also be designed and constructed to comply with the 2022 CBC.
These design requirements would minimize the impacts from lateral spreading and liquefaction to less than significant levels. Adherence to the seismic design parameters of the 2022 CBC would be confirmed at plan check and building design review with the City of Milpitas. Therefore, Project impacts concerning lateral spreading and liquefaction would be less than significant. 22 U.S. Geological Survey, “Areas of Land Subsidence in California.” Available online at:
https://ca.water.usgs.gov/land_subsidence/california-subsidence-areas.html, accessed December 13, 2023.
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d) Be located on expansive soil, as identified in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
Less than Significant Impact. Expansive soils are defined as soils possessing clay particles that react to moisture changes by shrinking (when dry) or swelling (when wet). According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), soils within the Project Site are classified as “Urban land-Hangerone complex” and “Urban land-Clear Lake complex” which generally consist of medium dense to dense sands and gravels. These materials have a low potential for soil expansion.23 As such, impacts from soil expansion would be less than significant.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? No Impact. No septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems would be constructed as part of the Project. Therefore, impacts related to soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems would not occur. f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Paleontological resources include fossil remains or traces of past life forms, including both vertebrate and invertebrate species, as well as plants.
Paleontological resources are generally found within sedimentary rock formations.
As discussed above, the Project Site is located within a developed and urban area that has been highly disturbed. Surfaces on-site are mostly paved with concrete and asphalt. However, ground disturbing activities during construction could potentially impact undiscovered paleontological resources, which could be considered a significant impact. Mitigation Measure GEO-1 would require all construction activities to halt in the event that a paleontological resource is encountered and require a qualified paleontologist to assess the find and prepare a Paleontological Resource Mitigation Plan to address assessment and recovery of the resource. With the implementation of Mitigation Measure GEO-1, impacts related to the paleontological resources would be reduced to less than significant levels. 23 United States Department of Agriculture, “Web Soil Survey.” Available online at:
https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx. Accessed December 13, 2023.
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Mitigation Measures:
MM GEO-1 In the event that paleontological resources are discovered all construction activities shall halt within 50 feet of the discovery and a Paleontological Resource Mitigation Plan shall be prepared by a qualified paleontologist to address assessment and recovery of the resource. A final report documenting any found resources, their recovery, and disposition shall be prepared in consultation with the Project Applicant, and a copy of the report shall be provided to the City of Milpitas Planning Division.
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8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
Global climate change refers to any significant change in climate measurements, such as temperature, precipitation, or wind lasting for an extended period. Climate change may result from natural factors, natural processes within the climate system, and human activities that change the atmospheric composition and land surface. The dangers of climate change include, but are not limited to, increased wildfire dangers from extended dry seasons, sea level rise from melting ice caps and thermal expansion, and storm surges driven by changing weather patterns.
The natural process through which heat is retained in the troposphere24 is called the “greenhouse effect.” Various gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, classified as atmospheric greenhouse gases, play a critical role in determining the Earth’s surface temperature. Solar radiation enters Earth’s atmosphere as short-wave radiation. It travels through the atmosphere without warming it and is absorbed by the Earth’s surface.
When the Earth re-emits this radiation back toward space, the radiation changes to long wave radiation.
GHGs are transparent to incoming short-wave solar radiation but absorb outgoing long wave radiation. As a result, radiation that otherwise would escape back into space is now retained, warming the atmosphere.
This phenomenon is known as the greenhouse effect.
Regulatory Framework
The State of California has implemented a series of GHG plans and policies aimed at reducing state GHG emissions. Measures applicable to the project are summarized below:
24 The troposphere is the bottom layer of the atmosphere, which varies in height from the Earth’s surface from 6 to 7 miles).
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• Executive Order (EO) S-03-05. EO S-03-05 was issued by Governor Schwarzenegger to set statewide emissions reduction standards. The order required the state to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and reduce GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 by 2050. • Assembly Bill (AB) 32. AB 32 was signed into law in 2006 and codified into law the 2020 GHG emissions target set by EO S-03-5.
• Senate Bill (SB) 32. SB 32 was signed into law in 2016 and sets into law the mandated reduction targets set in EO B-30-15, which required a reduction in GHG emissions to 40% below the 1990 levels by 2030. • 2022 Final Scoping Plan. CARB issued the third, most comprehensive and far-reaching Scoping Plan developed to date. The 2022 Final Scoping Plan identifies a technologically feasible, cost-effective, and equity-focused path to achieve new targets for carbon neutrality by 2045 and to reduce anthropogenic GHG emissions to at least 85% below 1990 levels, while also assessing the progress California is making toward reducing its GHG emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030, as called for in SB 32 and laid out in the 2017 Scoping Plan
Local Regulations
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
For land use development projects, the BAAQMD recommends using the approach endorsed by the California Supreme Court in Center for Biological Diversity v. Department of Fish & Wildlife (2015) (62 Cal.4th 204), which evaluates a project based on its effect on California’s efforts to meet the State’s long term climate goals. As the Supreme Court held in that case, a project that would be consistent with meeting those goals can be found to have a less than significant impact on climate change under CEQA. If a project would contribute its “fair share” of what will be required to achieve those long-term climate goals, then a reviewing agency can find that the impact will not be significant because the project will help to solve the problem of global climate change (62 Cal.4th 220–223).
City of Milpitas Climate Action Plan
The City of Milpitas adopted a Climate Action Plan Update (CAP Update) in 2022 to make Milpitas a more sustainable community by reducing GHG emissions and to establish a “qualified greenhouse gas reduction strategy.” The CAP Update is designed to be a comprehensive roadmap to continue addressing the challenges of climate change and keep the City on its path to carbon neutrality by 2045. The CAP Update is the product of extensive and ongoing engagement with residents, businesses, local government, and other organizations and stakeholders. These extensive community engagement efforts have resulted in
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locally based and context-specific strategies, measures, and actions designed to achieve the City’s climate objectives while simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for Milpitas’s residents, workers, and visitors.
The CAP Update also identifies nine “co-benefits” that would result from the implementation of the CAP Update. These co-benefits are considered as additional valuable outcomes that are not the primary intent of climate change mitigation or adaptation actions, such as improvements to local air quality and water supply, increases in local green jobs and cost savings, and benefits to public health and improved mobility options. The CAP Update incorporates best practices to produce a blueprint for achieving GHG emissions reduction in Milpitas and ultimately, to comply with AB 32, SB 32, AB 1279 and SB 375.
Milpitas’s CAP Update meets the standards of a Qualified GHG Reduction Plan (which parallel and elaborate upon criteria established in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b)(1)), as presented in the chapters referenced below.25
• Quantify GHG emissions, both existing and projected over a specified time period, resulting from activities within a defined geographic area (Chapter 2). • Establish a level, based on substantial evidence, below which the contribution of GHG emissions from activities covered by the plan would not be cumulatively considerable (Chapter 2). • Identify and analyze the GHG emissions resulting from specific actions or categories of actions anticipated within the geographic area (Chapter 3).
• Specify measures or a group of measures, including performance standards that substantial evidence demonstrates, if implemented on a project-by-project basis, would collectively achieve the specified emissions level (Chapter 4).
• Establish a mechanism to monitor the plan’s progress toward achieving the level and to require amendment if the plan is not achieving specific levels (Chapter 6). • Adopt the GHG Reduction Strategy in a public process following environmental review.
The City also published an Addendum to the City of Milpitas General Plan Final EIR for the CAP Update in June 2022. The Addendum includes an attachment with an environmental checklist that serves as the appropriate CEQA compliance document and has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The checklist contains substantial evidence to support that the 25 City of Milpitas, Climate Action Plan Update, 2022. Available online at:
https://www.milpitas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/891/Addendum-to-the-Milpitas-General-Plan-EIR-for-theMilpitas-Climate-Action-Plan-Update-PDF. Accessed November 30, 2023.
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CAP update would not result in any new or substantially more severe environmental impacts from those identified in the City of Milpitas General Plan EIR.
City of Milpitas Green Building Regulations
The City of Milpitas Municipal Code (MMC) includes Chapter 20, Green Building Regulations which regulates the design, construction, maintenance, operation, and deconstruction of buildings by incorporating green building practices into all development. The building provisions are designed to achieve the following goals:
1. Increase energy efficiency;
2. Encourage water and resource conservation;
3. Reduce waste generated by construction projects; and
4. Promote the health of residents, workers, and visitors to the City.26 BAAQMD Thresholds
The BAAQMD does not provide an adopted threshold of significance for construction related GHG emissions. The BAAQMD 2022 CEQA Guidelines27 states that GHG emissions from construction represent a very small portion of a project’s lifetime GHG emissions. Therefore, the thresholds for land use projects are designed to address operational GHG emissions, which represent the project’s GHG emissions.
According to the BAAQMD 2022 CEQA Guidelines, a proposed land use development project would not have a significant GHG impact if operation of the Project would meet one of the following thresholds (must include A or B):
26 City of Milpitas, Milpitas Municipal Code, Chapter 20 – Green Building Regulations, Available online at:
https://library.municode.com/ca/milpitas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIBURE_CH20GRBURE.
Accessed November 30, 2023.
27 Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 2022 CEQA Guidelines. Available online at:
https://www.baaqmd.gov/plans-and-climate/california-environmental-quality-act-ceqa/updated-ceqa-guidelines, Accessed November 30, 2023.
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Threshold A: Projects must include, at a minimum, the following project design elements:
• Buildings:
− The project will not include natural gas appliances or natural gas plumbing (in both residential and nonresidential development).
− The project will not result in any wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary energy usage as determined by the analysis required under CEQA Section 21100(b)(3) and Section 15126.2(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
• Transportation:
− Achieve a reduction in project-generated vehicle miles traveled (VMT) below the regional average consistent with the current version of the California Climate Change Scoping Plan (currently 15%) or meet a locally adopted Senate Bill 743 VMT target, reflecting the recommendations provided in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research's Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA:
• Residential projects: 15% below the existing VMT per capita • Office projects: 15% below the existing VMT per employee • Retail projects: no net increase in existing VMT
− Achieve compliance with off-street electric vehicle requirements in the most recently adopted version of CALGreen Tier 2.
Threshold B: Projects must be consistent with a local GHG reduction strategy that meets the criteria under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b).
Methodology
GHG emissions for the Project were analyzed using the methodology recommended in the BAAQMD 2022 CEQA Guidelines. As stated under the thresholds of significance heading above, the BAAQMD recommends the operation of all land use projects meet either BAAQMD Thresholds “A” or “B.” As discussed earlier, the City’s CAP qualifies as a “greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan” pursuant to Section 15183(b)(1) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Therefore, impact questions “a” and “b” have been analyzed together within the scope of BAQMD Threshold “B.”
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GHG emissions were calculated with the CalEEMod. Operational GHG emissions result from both direct and indirect sources. Direct emissions include emissions from fuel combustion in vehicles and natural gas combustion from stationary sources. Indirect sources include off-site emissions occurring as a result of electricity and water consumption and solid waste.
Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Using CalEEMod, project GHG emissions throughout the construction phases were calculated from off‐road equipment usage, hauling vehicles, delivery, and worker vehicle trips to and from the site. The total GHG construction emissions over the approximately 12‐month construction duration of the Project would be approximately 178.8 MT CO2e. As GHG emissions impact from construction activities would occur over a relatively short time span, it would contribute a relatively small portion of the lifetime GHG emission impact of the Project. The total construction GHG emissions were divided by 30 to determine an annual construction emission rate estimate to be amortized over the Project’s first 30 years of operational life, consistent with CEQA analysis across the state. Amortized over a 30‐year period, the Project is anticipated to emit approximately 5.96 MT CO2e/year.
CalEEMod was also used to calculate the annual GHG emissions generated by the Project during operation.
Sources of GHG emissions during operation include emissions from area sources, electricity, mobile sources, waste, and water. Amortized yearly construction emissions were added to operational GHG emissions to calculate the Project’s total annual GHG emissions.
Emissions from area sources are based on land use sizes, GHG emission factors for fuel combustion, and the global warming potential (GWP) values for the GHGs emitted. Electricity usage emissions are based on the land uses, default demand factors for the land use, GHG emission factors for the utility provider, and the GWP values of the GHGs emitted. Mobile‐source GHG emissions were determined by the Project’s transportation engineer.28 Waste and water emissions are derived from the anticipated water usage and wastewater generated based on the Project’s proposed land uses and the associated water demand factors. 28 Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc., 1323 Great Mall Drive Stratford School, Traffic Operations Analysis, January 8, 2024. Report available on file with the City Planning Department.
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As shown in Table 3.8-1, Project Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the Project’s estimated GHG operational emissions would be 1,895 MT CO2e/year. This quantification has been included for illustrative purposes and to satisfy the requirements of CEQA. The determination of significance for the Project is discussed below.
Table 3.8-1
Project Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Emissions Source Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide
Equivalent (per year)
Mobile Sources 1,680
Area Sources 0.88
Energy Sources 160.70
Water Sources 5.25
Waste Sources 42.50
Refrigerants 0.04
Amortized Construction 5.96
Total GHG Emissions 1,895
Source: Impact Sciences, Inc. See Appendix A for CalEEMod data.
Area, energy, water, and waste emissions for the existing building and the new gymnasium were calculated together.
BAAQMD Threshold “B” states that projects must be consistent with a local GHG reduction strategy that meets the criteria under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b). The City of Milpitas Climate Action Plan Update (CAP Update) satisfies Section 15183.5(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines and is therefore the appropriate local GHG reduction plan that the Project can be compared to for consistency. Table 3.8-2, Project Consistency with Milpitas 2022 CAP Update, shows the Project’s consistency with the strategies and measures of the Milpitas CAP.
Table 3.8-2
Project Consistency with Milpitas 2022 CAP Update
Strategies and Actions Consistency Analysis
Strategy BE-1: Shift to Clean and Reliable Energy
Measure BE-1.1: Achieve 100
percent carbon-free electricity by
2030 in all existing and new
developments.
Consistent. Mitigation Measure GHG-1 would require new development associated with the Project to install on-site renewable energy storage systems, such as solar panels.
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Strategies and Actions Consistency Analysis
Measure BE-1.2: Facilitate
innovative approaches to energy
generation, distribution, and
storage (e.g., microgrids).
Not Applicable. This measure requires the City to consider opportunities for alternative energy generation, and to collaborate with local electricity agencies to implement said opportunities. The Project would not interfere with any strategies or measures by the City to identify and adopt alternative methods of energy generation.
Measure BE-1.3: Strengthen
community awareness of energy
efficiency, energy conservation,
electrification, and clean energy.
Not Applicable. This measure directs the City to implement comprehensive energy efficiency, energy conservation, electrification, and clean energy outreach and education campaigns. The Project would not conflict with this campaign.
Strategy BE-2: Maximize Building Decarbonization and Efficiency Measure BE-2.1: Adopt updated
"reach" building codes with each
building and energy code cycle to
accelerate all-electric new
development.
Not Applicable. This measure directs the City to update the reach code that prohibits the installation of natural gas infrastructure, as well as coordinate with other cities and electric/natural gas companies to implement mor efficient strategies. The Project would not interfere with any strategies or measures by the City to update energy efficient electricity Citywide.
Measure BE-2.2: Facilitate allelectric development projects for industrial buildings.
Not Applicable. This measure calls for the market demand for all-electric industrial buildings to be met. The Project would not introduce new industrial buildings to the Project Area.
Measure BE-2.3: Expand the
City's Green Building Program.
Not Applicable. This measure requires the City to develop and implement incentives for projects that incorporate sustainable design approaches and/or elements that exceed local, regional, and State requirements. The Project would not interfere or conflict with these incentives.
Measure BE-2.4: Retrofit existing
residential and nonresidential
buildings and municipal facilities
to improve energy efficiency and
facilitate fuel switching.
Not Applicable. This measure is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of existing residential and nonresidential buildings and municipal facilities and does not involve any actions towards new development. The Project would not conflict with this measure.
Measure BE-2.5: Facilitate energy
audits for existing buildings to
identify energy efficiency retrofit
and electrification opportunities.
Not Applicable. This measure is aimed at improving existing buildings and does not involve any actions towards new development. The Project would not conflict with this measure.
Measure BE-2.6: Reduce plug
loads in existing buildings.
Not Applicable. This measure is aimed at improving existing buildings and does not involve any actions towards new development. The Project would not conflict with this measure.
Strategy TR-1 Facilitate Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Planning Measure TR-1.1: Reduce VMT
from new development in
compliance with SB 743.
Consistent: As concluded in Section 3.14, Transportation, the Project would reduce VMT generated from the Project Site from 2,635 VMT/employee to 1,163 VMT/employee.
The Project would not conflict with SB 743.
Measure TR-1.2: Reduce VMT
from existing development.
Consistent. The Project would renovate an existing office building into a new preparatory school. As concluded in Section 3.14, Transportation, the Project would reduce VMT generated from the Project Site from 2,635 VMT/employee to 1,163 VMT/employee. The Project would not conflict with this measure.
Measure TR-1.3: Continue to
implement and adopt policies that
support high-density, mixed use,
and transit-oriented development
and housing near jobs.
Consistent. While this measure directs the City to implement and adopt policies that promote the use of transit-oriented development in more areas of the City, the Project Site supports this measure because it is located within a transit-oriented development area.
Measure TR-1.4: Explore car-free
zones or shared streets in
appropriate areas.
Not Applicable. This measure focuses on implementing car-free zones in areas with multiple commercial developments. The Project would not conflict with the City’s efforts to implement car-free zones.
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Strategies and Actions Consistency Analysis
Strategy TR-2 Decarbonize Vehicles
Measure TR-2.1: Increase EV
charging infrastructure.
Consistent: With implementation of Mitigation Measure GHG-1, the Project would install four electric vehicle charging stations on-site.
Measure TR-2.2: Increase EV and
low-carbon vehicle adoption.
Not Applicable: This measure directs the City to collaborate with local and regional agencies and implement incentives to increase the number of EV and low-carbon vehicles within the City. The Project would not conflict with these efforts.
Measure TR-2.3: Reduce vehicle
idling.
Not Applicable: This measure directs the City to take actions to reduce vehicle idling.
The Project would not interfere with such efforts.
Measure TR-2.4: Reduce the
amount of parking such that it
meets the needs of residents,
workers, and visitors in a way that
is consistent with the City's
sustainability goals.
Not Applicable. This measure is directed at the City to lower the number of parking spaces within the City to meet the needs of the City population, while maintaining consistency with the City’s sustainability goals. The Project would not interfere with such efforts.
Strategy TR-3 Increase Active and Public Transportation Use Measure TR-3.1: Enhance and
expand transit facilities and
infrastructure.
Not Applicable. This measure aims to improve and expand the City’s existing transit facilities. The Project would not interfere with such efforts.
Measure TR-3.2: Increase transit
ridership.
Not Applicable. This measure aims to increase the number of transit rides and riders within the City. The Project would not interfere with such efforts.
Measure TR-3.3: Improve active
transportation options.
Consistent. The Project Site is located within the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan; according to the MMSP, the purpose of the Great Mall District sub-area is to maintain the original Great Mall, while developing residential infill, urban scaled buildings along Great Mall Parkway, commercial buildings located close to the Milpitas Transit Center, a central public gathering place and linear park, and a walkable street grid. The Project helps achieve the vision of the Specific Plan through the introduction of new EV charging stations and new bike racks for students and faculty and is 0.20 miles northwest of the Milpitas Transit Center.
Strategy SW-1 Achieve Zero Waste
Measure SW-1.1: Eliminate the
disposal of organic solid waste in
landfills.
Consistent: The Project would adhere to the regulatory requirements of AB 341, SB1383 AB 1826, and the City’s Municipal Code that pertain to organic solid waste disposal.
Measure SW-1.2: Increase
recycling and the diversion of
other inorganic solid waste.
Consistent: The Project would adhere to the recycling standards set forth in Chapter 200 (Solid Waste) of the City’s Municipal Code and the CALGreen Code.
Measure SW-1.3: Reduce the
generation of waste from residents
and businesses.
Consistent. The Project would comply with state and local laws and regulations (i.e., CALGreen Code, AB 341, SB1383, AB 1826, and in Chapter 200 of the City’s Municipal Code) that govern the generation and disposal of waste in residential developments.
Measure SW-1.4: Reduce the
generation of construction and
demolition waste.
Consistent. All construction activities associated with the Project would be required to demonstrate compliance with the applicable state and local laws and regulations (i.e., AB 939 and Chapter 200 of the City’s Municipal Code) that requires all generated construction-related waste to be reduced, recycled, and re-used. The Project will be recycling 153.45 of the 221.5 tons of demolition debris.
Measure SW-1.5: Facilitate repair
and reuse of consumer products.
Not Applicable. This measure directs the City to create reuse facilities. The Project would not interfere with such efforts.
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Strategies and Actions Consistency Analysis
Strategy OT-1 Shift to Clean Off-Road Equipment and Vehicles Measure OT-1.1: Reduce
landscaping-related emissions.
Consistent. The Project would utilize energy efficient equipment to maintain the proposed open space and landscaping on-site.
Measure OT-1.2: Reduce
construction-related emissions.
Consistent. As discussed above, construction activities associated with the Project would generate approximately 178.8 MT CO2e. However, emissions would be temporary in nature and would represent a small portion of a Project’s lifetime GHG emissions. Further, implementation Mitigation Measure GHG-1 would require the Project to implement practices that would reduce emissions, such as utilizing energyefficient construction equipment.
Strategy WA-1 Promote Resilient Water Supply, Water Use, and Water Resources Measure WA-1.1: Reduce indoor
water consumption in buildings.
Not Applicable. This measure directs the City to implement water conserving programs and policies. The Project would not conflict with these policies.
Measure WA-1.2: Reduce water
consumption for irrigation and
landscaping.
Consistent. With implementation of Mitigation Measure GHG-1, the Project would include water-efficient irrigation systems capable of using reclaimed water.
Measure WA-1.3: Increase the use
of recycled water and support
efforts to drought-proof our water
supply.
Consistent. The Project would utilize reclaimed water on-site, where feasible.
Strategy CS-1 Resilient Infrastructure and Healthy Forest and Natural Systems Measure CS-1.1: Protect native
trees and vegetation and enhance
carbon sequestration.
Consistent. Presently, the Project Site contains ornamental landscaping in the form of grass medians and approximately 93 trees are present on-site. The Project would remove 35 existing on-site trees, preserve 58 existing trees, and plant 6 new trees.
Additionally, the Project will plant new shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers throughout the Project Site.
Measure CS-1.2: Reduce the
urban heat island effect to
conserve energy.
Consistent. As previously stated, the Project would retain multiple existing trees and incorporate new shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers throughout the Project Site, reducing the urban heat island effect.
Measure CS-1.3: Increase the use
of green infrastructure.
Consistent. The Project would implement all sustainable building materials as recommended by the CALGreen Code to the proposed Project.
Measure CS-1.4: Increase soil
carbon content.
Not Applicable. This measure requires the City to develop a soil strategy for the city to support urban agriculture, address carbon sequestration, and increase water capture. The Project would not conflict with these efforts.
Measure CS-1.5: Use low-carbon
and carbon sequestering
construction materials in new
development.
Not Applicable. This measure implements plazas to include pervious pavement material, and new nonresidential developments to utilize building materials that store carbon.
Strategy GE-1 Foster Green and Sustainable Economic Development Opportunities Measure GE-1.1: Support and
attract clean technology
businesses and green jobs in
Milpitas.
Not Applicable. This measure directs the City to collaborate with local and regional agencies to provide outreach programs, training, and educational courses pertaining to energy efficiency. This measure also requires the City to develop a Green Business Strategic Plan. The Project would not conflict with these efforts.
Measure GE-1.2: Incentivize and
promote green business practices.
Not Applicable. This measure requires the City to promote certain “green” business practices: such as promoting green tenant and leasing practices for commercial businesses and to develop a “Clean Energy Pledge for commercial businesses. The Project would not conflict with these efforts.
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Strategies and Actions Consistency Analysis
Strategy GE-2 Support Circular Economy Policies
Measure GE-2.1: Engage with
circular economy and zero waste
policymaking at the Federal,
State, and local levels.
Not Applicable. This measure would encourage the City to implement best management practices that would reduce the City’s waste generation. The Project would not conflict with these efforts.
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Source:
City of Milpitas. Climate Action Plan Update. 2022. Available online at: https://www.milpitas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/899/MilpitasClimate-Action-Plan-PDF?bidId=, accessed January 24, 2024.
The Project would not generate greenhouse gas emissions that would result in a significant impact on the environment, nor would it conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing emissions of GHGs. Further, as noted in Mitigation Measure GHG-1 the Project is required to demonstrate compliance with the Milpitas 2022 CAP Update. Therefore, impacts are less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
Mitigation Measures: Implementation of Mitigation Measure GHG-1 would demonstrate the Project’s compliance with applicable goals and measures set forth in the Milpitas 2022 CAP Update. As such, the Project would comply with BAAQMD threshold “B” which states that projects must be consistent with a local GHG reduction strategy.
MM GHG-1 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Project Applicant shall demonstrate compliance with relevant and applicable measures of the CAP Update by preparing and implementing a project-specific consistency review checklist. The City shall review this consistency review checklist as part of the Project plan review.
The consistency review checklist shall outline feasible, effective and applicable measures that will be required for the Project. Applicable and effective measures in reducing Project GHG emissions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Utilize the latest energy-efficient construction equipment, when feasible; • Install Energy Star appliances;
• Install on-site renewable energy, such as solar panels; • Provide on-site electric vehicle charging stations and associated infrastructure; and • Install water-efficient irrigation systems capable of using reclaimed water, when available.
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9. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment caused in whole or in part from the
Project’s exacerbation of existing environmental
conditions?
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project result in a safety hazard or
excessive noise for people residing or working in the
project area?
f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
g. Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
As noted above, the California Supreme Court, in CBIA v. BAAQMD, held that CEQA generally does not require a lead agency to consider the impacts of the existing environment on the future residents or users of a project. On the other hand, if a project exacerbates a condition in the existing environment, the lead agency is required to analyze the impact of that exacerbated condition on future residents and users of a project (as well as other impacted individuals). Thus, the analysis associated with existing hazardous
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conditions below focuses on whether the proposed project would exacerbate these environmental conditions so as to increase the potential to expose people to impacts.
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
Less than Significant Impact. Exposure of the public or the environment to hazardous materials could potentially occur through improper handling or use of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes during routine use, disposal, and/or transport of hazardous materials. The severity of these potential effects varies with the activity conducted, the concentration and type of hazardous materials or wastes present, and the proximity of sensitive receptors.
Operating as a school, the Project would not involve the handling, use or transport of substantial amounts of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes. However, construction activities associated with the Project would involve the use of those hazardous materials that are typically necessary for construction and renovations (i.e., paints, solvents, building materials, cleaners, and fuel for construction equipment).
Accordingly, limited amounts of some hazardous materials could be used in the short-term construction phase of the Project and could expose construction workers and the general public to standard construction materials (e.g., paints and solvents), vehicle fuel, and other hazardous materials. In the event of a release of hazardous material the Project Applicant would be required to notify the following State agencies under the following State statutes, respectively:
• Department of the California Highway Patrol: California Vehicle Code Section 23112.5; • Office of Emergency Services and the California Public Utilities Commission: Public Utilities Code Section 7673, (PUC General Orders #22-B, 161);
• State Fire Marshal: Government Code Sections 51018
• Office Emergency Services: Water Codes Sections 13271, 13272; and • Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA): California Labor Code Section 6409.1 (b)10.
Compliance with applicable state regulations would reduce impacts related to the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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b) Create significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less than Significant Impact. Project operations would not contribute to conditions that could cause a reasonably foreseeable release in hazardous materials. Construction equipment utilized during construction activities associated with the Project could result in accidental release of hazardous substances such as petroleum-based fuels or hydraulic fluid used for construction equipment. However, the level of risk associated with this type of accidental release of hazardous substances is not considered significant due to the small volume and low concentration of hazardous materials utilized during construction.
According to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), there are no reported cases of soil, soil vapor, or groundwater contamination on-site.29,30 Furthermore, the potential of exposure to asbestos containing materials (ACMs) and lead based paint (LBP) is low, as the existing building on-site was constructed in 2002. As such, the Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through an accidental release of hazardous materials, and impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less than Significant Impact. The adjacent Stratford Preparatory School is located immediately south of the Project Site and is less than a one-quarter mile from the Project Site.
As previously discussed, construction of the Project would involve the use of hazardous materials that are typically necessary for construction and renovations. However, the transport, use, and disposal of construction‐related hazardous materials would be temporary and would adhere to all applicable state federal regulations governing such activities.
As a new preparatory school, hazardous materials on-site would be limited to the nominal use of solvents (i.e., bleach and other cleaning materials) used for janitorial purposes, materials used for landscaping, and materials used for maintenance. However, these uses would be nominal and would be contained, stored, 29 State Water Resources Control Board, “Geotracker.” Available online at: https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/.
Accessed December 13, 2023.
30 Department of Toxic Substances Control. “Envirostor.” Available online at:
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/search.asp?cmd=search&reporttype=CORTESE&site_type=CSITES,O PEN,FUDS,CLOSE&status=ACT,BKLG,COM&reporttitle=HAZARDOUS+WASTE+AND+SUBSTANCES+SITE+L IST. Accessed December 13, 2023.
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and used in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions and handled in compliance with applicable standards and regulations. As such, impacts related to the emission of hazardous materials within onequarter mile of a school would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
No Impact. Government Code §65962.5 requires DTSC, State Department of Health Services, SWRCB, and California Integrated Waste Management Board to compile and annually update lists of hazardous waste sites and land designated as hazardous waste property throughout the state. The Project Site is not listed pursuant to Government Code §65962.5.31 As such, no impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact. The closest airport to the Project Site is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, located approximately 4.5 miles southwest. The Project Site is located outside of the Airport Influence Area of the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan.32 Therefore, the Project would not expose students, faculty, and visitors to excessive airport-related noise levels, and no impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
No Impact. The Project would not physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. Construction activities would be limited to the Project’s boundaries, and all 31 California Environmental Protection Agency, “Cortese List Data Resources.” Available online at:
https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/, accessed January 2, 2024. 32 Walter B. Windus PE, Aviation Consultant, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Figure 8 “Airport Influence Area, November 16, 2016.
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staging for construction would occur on-site. The existing driveways along Great Mall Drive and Falcon Drive would be used as emergency and evacuation access points. As such, no impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
No Impact. Wildfire hazard areas are commonly identified in regions of the wildland/urban interface.
However, the Project Site is located in an entirely built-out urban community that is characterized by a mix of commercial and industrial areas. The Project Site does not interface with any wildlands, or an area classified as a Fire Hazard zone as identified by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).33 Therefore, impacts related to exposure of people to wildland fires would not occur. As such, the Project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires. No impact would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. 33 California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (CAL FIRE), “Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer.” Available online at: https://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/, accessed January 2, 2024.
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10. Hydrology and Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground water quality?
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which would: (i)
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? i. result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or offsite? ii. Substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site?
iii. Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
iv. impede or redirect flood flows?
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation??
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
Less than Significant Impact. Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) includes regulations established by the U.S. EPA under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program to control direct stormwater discharges. In the State of California, the State Resources Water Control Board (SWRCB) administers the NPDES permitting program and is responsible for developing NPDES permitting
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requirements. The NPDES program regulates industrial pollutant discharges, which include construction activities. The SWRCB works in coordination with the Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) to preserve, protect, enhance, and restore water quality. The City of Milpitas is located within the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board (SFRWQCB).
Construction activities associated with the Project would involve grading activities to construct the proposed gymnasium building and playfield. As a result, waste discharge would occur and may consist of oil and grease, trash, heavy metals and pathogens as well as other pollutants. Further, construction activities associated with the Project have the potential to degrade water quality through the exposure of surface runoff (primarily rainfall) to exposed soils, dust, and other debris, as well as from runoff from construction equipment. The ground disturbing activities associated with construction of the Project (new gymnasium and playfield) would be limited to the western portion of the Project Site that makes up less than one acre of the overall Project Site. Therefore, the Project would not be required to obtain coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit.
The Project would be required to comply with Chapter 16 (Stormwater Management and Urban Pollution Control) of the City’s Municipal Code. Specifically, the Project must adhere to Section XI-16-6 (Industrial and Commercial Site Controls), which requires Low Impact Development (LID) source control, site design, and stormwater treatment measures to ensure that stormwater runoff from the Project Site is reduced during construction and operational activities. As stated in Section XI-16-6, all plan documents and construction activities are subject to inspection and approval by the City. Additionally, the Project would comply with stormwater treatment requirements for redevelopment and new development outlined in Section XI-16-7 (Inspection and Maintenance of Permanent Stormwater Treatment Measures) by implementing a new stormwater treatment system for the Project. Under this system, the Project would install new concrete ditch lines that would drain stormwater runoff to new drainage inlets, in which new 6-inch and 8-inch underground storm drains lines collect water and then route to a detention basin which will then drain into a private storm drain system along Great Mall Drive. Stormwater runoff would flow to the modified biofiltration planter area located in front of the proposed school building. This planter area would act as a bioswale that would minimize the amount of stormwater runoff by filtering, temporarily storing and minimizing the amount water runoff using soils and vegetation. Adherence to the City’s regulations for stormwater runoff treatment during construction, as well as the implementation of the new stormwater treatment system in accordance with the City would reduce potential impacts related to stormwater quality. Therefore, the Project would not violate any water quality or waste discharge requirements, and impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such the Project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin? No Impact. The Project would result in comparable impervious surfaces as the existing conditions. The Project would not install any new groundwater wells and would not otherwise directly withdraw any groundwater. The Project Site is currently developed and is not currently, nor is it planned to be used for groundwater recharge activities. Thus, the Project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge, and no impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
(i) Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; Less than Significant Impact. The Project would include grading activities associated with the Project that could adversely affect water quality due to erosion resulting from exposed soils and the generation of water pollutants, including trash, construction materials, and equipment fluids.
As stated, the Project would install new underground storm drain lines that would capture stormwater runoff from the proposed gymnasium through drain inlets. The proposed biofiltration planter area would collect runoff from these underground drains and for treatment prior to draining the City’s existing stormwater drainage system off-site. Thus, the proposed on-site storm drain systems would reduce the amount of erosion and siltation from the Project Site. Further, the Project would adhere to the applicable requirements that are outlined in Chapter 16 of the City’s Municipal Code related to runoff treatment during Project construction and operation. The implementation of the proposed on-site stormwater treatment system and adherence to existing local regulations would ensure impacts are less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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ii) Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite?
Less than Significant Impact. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Flood Map Service Center, the Project Site is located within a 100-year FEMA Flood Hazard Zone.34 However, the Project would implement the applicable provisions for flood hazard reduction per Section XI-15, Chapter 15 (Floodplain Management Regulations) of the City’s Municipal Code. Specifically, the Project would comply with Section XI-15-5.1 (Standards of Construction) of the Municipal Code and ensure that all construction materials and equipment are flood resistant so that there are adequate drainage paths around structures to guide flood waters around and away from proposed structures. Project plans would be submitted to the City to ensure the proposed buildings would not contribute to substantive runoff during a flooding event. Further, the proposed on-site storm drain system described above would minimize the amount of surface runoff on-site. As such, potential impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. iii) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
Less than Significant Impact. Implementation of the Project would not increase the size of the existing building on-site. Thus, the amount of stormwater runoff from the existing building is not expected to increase during Project operations when compared to existing conditions. The proposed permeable turf playfield is not expected to increase in stormwater runoff, as soil erosion would not occur, and rainfall would permeate on the playfield. However, implementation of the new gymnasium building could contribute to additional stormwater runoff. As stated, the proposed on-site stormwater drainage system would minimize the additional runoff from the Project by collecting and filtering stormwater runoff using bioswale filtration. As such, impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. 34 Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Flood Map Service Center- National Flood Hazard Layer FIRMette.” Available online at: https://msc.fema.gov/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisjobs/nfhl_print/mscprintb_gpserver/j3cc6c 97f749e4c8d8fab0cff536ae375/scratch/FIRMETTE_938d2d6a-be69-4901-953f-24b964930a42.pdf, accessed January 5, 2024.
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iv) Impede or redirect flood flows?
Less than Significant Impact. As stated above, the Project is located within a 100-year FEMA Flood Hazard Zone. However, the proposed on-site storm system would minimize stormwater runoff. Additionally, the Project would adhere to the applicable local regulations that would minimize drainage impacts, as well as the City’s floodplain management requirements. As such, impacts would be less than significant.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to Project inundation? Less than SignificantImpact. The Project Site is located approximately 35.27 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, and, according to the California Department of Conservation, is located at a sufficient distance so as not to be subject to potential tsunami hazards.35 Therefore, there would be no impacts related to risk of release of pollutants due to inundation from a tsunami or seiche.
As stated above, the Project Site is located within a 100-year FEMA Flood Hazard Zone. The Project would comply with the requirements specified in Chapter 15 (Floodplain Management Regulations) of the Milpitas Municipal Code. Adherence with applicable regulations relating to floodplain management, as well as the applicable local, regional, state and federal regulations would reduce potential impacts to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
Less than Significant Impact. As stated, the Project would not result in substantial additional groundwater recharge, nor would the Project install any new groundwater wells and would not otherwise directly withdraw any groundwater. The Project may result in an increase in stormwater runoff on-site.
Accordingly, the Project would adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding water quality. Adherence to these regulations, as well as the proposed on-site stormwater drainage system, would minimize the Project’s effects on the City’s overall water quality. As such, impacts to a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan would be less than significant.
35 California Department of Conservation, “Los Angeles County Tsunami Hazard Areas.” Available online at:
https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/maps/los-angeles. Accessed January 2, 2024.
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Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
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11. Land Use and Planning
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
a. Physically divide an established community?
b. Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
No Impact. The Project would renovate an existing office building into a preparatory school and construct an associated gymnasium and playfield. The Project would serve the community overall by providing a new school for students in grades 6th to 12th to attend. The Project would not introduce any new factors that could physically divide an established community, such as constructing major highways/roadway, storm channel, bridge, or utility transmissions. Therefore, no impacts would occur.
Mitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required. b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? Less than Significant Impact.
Milpitas Metro Specific Plan
According to the City’s General Plan 2040 Land Use Map, the Project Site is designated as “Milpitas Metro Specific Plan.”36 Under the Milpitas Metro Specific Plan (MMSP), the land use designation for the Project Site would remain designated as Business Park Research & Development, Limited Residential (BPDR-R).
The BPRD-R identifies educational use as an allowable use. As a new preparatory school, the Project would be consistent with the MMSP. Further, he Project would include a total of 58,623 square feet of building area on a 130,680-square foot (three acres) site and would therefore have a floor to area ratio (FAR) of 0.44. 36 City of Milpitas, City of Milpitas General Plan 2040. March 2021. Available online at:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57277b461d07c02f9c2f5c2c/t/60906e6349539311604cae70/1620078198914/Mil pitas+General+Plan_Final_online+version.pdf, accessed January 5,2024.
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It should be noted that MMSP provides minimum FAR requirements for mixed-use (1.0-5.0), and office uses (1.0) in BPRD-R zones and excludes minimum FAR requirements for school uses. 37 Therefore, the
Project would include a less intensive use than what was analyzed in the MMSP. As discussed in Section
2.0, Project Description, the Project would also include a Development Agreement that outlines the terms and conditions for the Project. This approach will ensure that any deviations from the MMSP or the Zoning Code are appropriately mitigated and managed.
The Project would have a maximum height of 49 feet and would therefore meet the MMSP’s maximum height requirement for BPRD-R uses of 275 feet. The Project would be consistent with the MMSP’s applicable land use policies and metro plan area guidelines, and district guidelines. Thus, the Project would be consistent with the requirements to be in a designated BPRD-R zone. As such, the Project would be consistent with the MMSP, and impacts would be less than significant.
City of Milpitas General Plan 2040
Table 3.11-1, Project Consistency with Applicable General Plan 2040 Policies, analyzes the Project’s consistency with applicable goals and policies in the General Plan. As shown, the Project would be consistent with all applicable General Plan policies. Thus, the impacts to the applicable policies of the General Plan 2040 would be less than significant.
Table 3.11-1
Project Consistency with Applicable General Plan 2040 Policies Relevant Policy Project Consistency Analysis
Goal LU-1 Accommodate a well-balanced mix of land uses that meets the diverse needs of Milpitas residents, businesses, and visitors with places to live, work, shop, be entertained and culturally enriched Policy LU 1-6 Ensure adequate school sites by
allowing new schools to be located in a variety of
compatible land use designations, including
residential, commercial, public facilities, and
mixed-use designations.
Consistent. The Project Site is designated as MPDR-R and zoned for Commercial (C2) with a Transit Oriented
Development (TOD), therefore the Project would provide an adequate school site in a compatible land use designation.
Goal LU-4: Coordinate and integrate land use and transportation objectives.
Policy LU 4-2 Emphasize efforts to reduce
regional vehicle miles traveled by supporting
land use patterns and site designs that promote
active modes of transportation, including
walking, biking, and public transit.
Consistent. As discussed in Section 17, Transportation, the Project would not result in significant impacts to vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Additionally, the Project would install new bicycle facilities on-site, such as bicycle parking spaces. 37 City of Milpitas. City of Milpitas Metro Specific Plan. February 2023. Available online at:
https://www.milpitas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3428/2023-Metro-Specific-Plan-PDF?bidId=, accessed January 5,2024.
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Relevant Policy Project Consistency Analysis
Goal CD-1: Strengthen Milpitas’ identity and sense of place by reinforcing the community’s distinctive, highquality community form, natural landscape, and character Policy CD 1-1: Require development projects to:
A. Preserve positive characteristics and unique
features of the site; and
B. Incorporate a context-sensitive design
approach that considers the scale and existing
and desired character of adjacent uses and the
surrounding neighborhood or district.
Consistent. The Project would be designed in similar character and design as the adjacent preparatory school immediately south of the Project Site. Thus, Project design would be context-sensitive and consistent with the desired character of adjacent uses.
Goal CD-2 Ensure project designs reinforce a sense of place, display design excellence, and are cohesive and sensitive to the surrounding build environment and natural landscape.
Policy CD 2-2 Continue to develop and
implement design standards and guidelines for
residential, non-residential, and infrastructure
development, both in the private and public
realms, consistent with state law, to provide
design and site planning approaches,
landscaping, site grading and similar
architectural and site planning criteria that will
add design excellence, visual quality and interest
to the community.
Consistent. As discussed below, the Project would be
consistent with the development standards of BPRD-R uses and the BPRD-R zoning district, as detailed in the MMSP.
Furthermore, the architectural and landscaping components of the Project would be consistent with the design guidelines of the MMSP.
Policy CD 2-7 Include design elements during the
development review process that address
security, aesthetics and safety. Safety issues
include, but are not limited to, minimum
clearances around buildings, fire protection
measures such as peak load water requirements,
construction techniques, and minimum
standards for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian
facilities and other standards set forth in local,
state, and federal regulations
Consistent. As a standard condition of approval, the Project would include the proposed renderings and design elements as part of the planning application that would subject to the City’s reviewal and approval.
Policy CD 2-8 Minimize the visual impact of
wireless telecommunication facilities by
designing them as an integral architectural
feature to a site or structure.
Consistent. The Project would not introduce new
telecommunication facilities (i.e., telecommunication towers) on-site.
Goal CON-1Ensure a sustainable future for the city of Milpitas by promoting a carbon free energy future that increases renewable resources, conservation, and efficiency throughout the city.
Policy CON 1-1 Ensure that new development is
consistent with the energy objectives and targets
identified by the City’s Climate Action Plan
(CAP).
Consistent. As concluded in Section 8, Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, the Project would be consistent with the strategies and measures outlined in the City’s CAP.
Policy CON 1-2 Ensure all development projects
comply with the mandatory energy efficiency
requirements of the California Green Building
Standards Code (CALGreen).
Consistent. As discussed in Section 6, Energy, the Project would comply with all CALGreen requirements.
Policy CON 1-3 Support innovative green
building best management practices including,
but not limited to, LEED certification, and
encourage project applicants to exceed the most
current “green” development standards in the
California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, as
feasible.
Consistent. As discussed in Section 6, Energy, the Project would ensure that all buildings-onsite would-be LEED Silver certified, in compliance with the CALGreen Code.