CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
EXEMPTION DECLARATION
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE: July 28, 2025
PROJECT ADDRESS: 715 Julia Avenue, Redondo Beach CA 90277 PROPOSED PROJECT: Consideration of an Exemption Declaration in support of the proposed conversion of two (2) existing tennis courts into eight (8) pickleball courts at Alta Vista Park located in a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (P-PRO) zone
In accordance with Chapter 3, Title 10, Section 10-3.301(a) of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, the above-referenced project is Categorically Exempt from the preparation of environmental review documents pursuant to:
Section 15301 Existing Facilities, of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) states, in part, that the minor alteration of existing public or private uses and structures involving negligible or no expansion of the existing uses and structures does not have a significant effect upon the environment and is categorically exempt from further environmental review. This finding is supported by the fact that the proposed project consists of the conversion of existing tennis courts to the similar recreational use of pickleball courts. The project does not propose any expansion to the area of the park that supports the existing tennis courts and work will be limited to repainting and installation of new net structures within the existing tennis court area, consistent with those items specified as exempt under this section. Additionally, a “Noise Impact Study” was conducted on June 11-12, 2025, that both measured and modeled the future potential noise from the proposed pickleball courts and documented and concluded that no adverse noise impacts are expected from, and no noise control measures would be required for the operation of the proposed pickleball courts. Therefore, the potential noise impact of the proposed Project would be less than significant.
The subject site is not located within an area designated as an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, or within the California Coastal Zone, or within an officially designated, state scenic highway, or within a hazardous waste site included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
Sean Scully
Sean Scully,
Planning Manager