Current Projects Under Environmental Review


CURRENT PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW

The following projects are currently engaged in the environmental review process. As noted in the Environmental Review Timeline located below the project summary, draft environmental documents for these projects, including Initial Studies and Environmental Impact Reports, may be viewed by the public online or at a designated public location as they become available to facilitate public disclosure and provide the opportunity for public comment. Each project listed has a brief summary, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review timeline, and links to published environmental documents listed below the summary. Dates noted in the timeline are subject to change. Check this site periodically for updated information.

UCLA WASSERMAN BUILDING PROJECT

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has prepared an Initial Study for the above named project in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act.

UCLA proposes the construction of a new 6-level, 112,100-gsf structure (the "Wasserman Building"). This new building requires demolition of the southern portion of the one-story wing of the Semel Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital (NPI) (approximately 20,000 gross square feet [gsf]), which was an addition to the original building completed in 1961. The proposed Project would accommodate both existing and new outpatient programs and office space for Jules Stein Eye Institute (JSEI) and the David Geffen School of Medicine (SOM). In addition to the development of the Wasserman Building, the proposed Project involves modifications to vehicular and pedestrian circulation within the vicinity of the project site to improve patient wayfinding and pedestrian access from the Center for the Health Sciences ("CHS") Plaza. No new parking facilities/spaces would be added with implementation of the proposed Project.

It has been determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and 30-day review period will extend from November 9 to December 9, 2009.

In addition to the Initial Study available via the link below, hardcopies of the document are available for review at two on-campus libraries, the Young Research Library and the Biomedical Library.

Environmental Document Available Online


Notice of Intent to Adopt dated November 9, 2009
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration dated November 2009

UCLA WEYBURN TERRACE GRADUATE STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has prepared an Initial Study for the above named project in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act.

UCLA proposes to construct the Weyburn Terrace Graduate Student Housing project (Project) that would accommodate approximately 510 beds for single graduate students in studio apartments each approximately 380 square feet. In addition, the Project would provide much needed commons and support space. The Project would consist of two buildings containing approximately 275,000 gsf. Due to existing excess supply of parking provided in the adjacent Weyburn Terrace housing complex, the proposed Project would not need to provide additional parking.

It has been determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and 30-day review period will extend from September 2 to October 1, 2009.

Environmental Document Available Online

In addition to the Initial Study available via the link below, hardcopies of the document are available for review at two on-campus libraries, the Young Research Library and the Biomedical Library.

Notice of Intent to Adopt dated September 2, 2009
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration dated September 2009

UCLA PAULEY PAVILION RENOVATION & EXPANSION PROJECT

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has prepared an Initial Study for the above named project in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act.

UCLA proposes to renovate the existing 180,000 gsf Pauley Pavilion and construct approximately 57,000 gross square feet (gsf) for a new entry concourse, team support, and a subterranean expansion. The existing facility would be renovated to improve operations, replace old building systems (i.e., HVAC, electrical, plumbing), life safety systems (i.e., fire), improve accessibility, upgrade the audio/visual capabilities, and upgrade the UC seismic rating of the structure from "Fair" to "Good." Seating would increase from 12,780 to 13,816 as a result of the work. The 25,649 gsf subterranean expansion would consist of two levels, where the lower level would accommodate new space for team lockers and supports space, while the upper level would accommodate a 750-person multi-purpose meeting facility. Following completion, Pauley Pavilion would comprise approximately 237,000 gsf.

The Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) includes the Draft IS/MND (circulated for public comment April 24, 2009 to May 26, 2009), responses to the agency and public comments receives on the Draft, and the Mitigation Monitoring Report.

Environmental Document Available Online

Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration dated June 2009

UCLA WIND TUNNEL REMEDIATION PROJECT

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has prepared an Initial Study for the above named project in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act.

TUCLA proposes to demolish existing structures and remediate known contamination of the former Trisonic Wind Tunnel Facility located in the City of El Segundo. The facility was developed in 1954 by North American Aircraft, a division of Rockwell International Corporation (Rockwell). From 1958 through 1973 the wind tunnel was operated using Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) hydraulic oil and is know to currently be contaminated with low levels of PCBs. The facility was donated to The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the Los Angeles campus, pursuant to a donation agreement that became effective September 1998. Under this agreement, Rockwell is responsible for decommissioning, demolition, and clean-up of the site, with oversight from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The basic purpose of the project is to return the property to an undeveloped state suitable for future redevelopment to its highest and best land use and remove contaminated materials and soils from the site so that they do not affect either current or future onsite or adjacent land uses.

It has been determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and 30-day review period will extend from April 2, 2009 to May 2, 2009.

In addition to the Initial Study available via the link below, hardcopies of the document are available for review at two on-campus libraries (Young Research Library and the Biomedical Library) and the El Segundo Public Library.

Notice of Completion dated April 2, 2009
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration dated April 2009

2008 Northwest Housing Infill Project & 2002 LRDP Amendment

The University of California has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report ("FEIR") for the proposed 2008 Northwest Housing Infill Project & Long Range Development Plan Amendment ("the Project").

The Project involves the development of additional undergraduate student housing consisting of 1,525 dormitory beds, dining, and support space totaling approximately 550,000 gross square feet (gsf) in four buildings on three infill sites within the Northwest zone of the campus, with an estimated completion by 2013. The 2008 Northwest Housing Infill Project (2008 NHIP) requires an amendment to the 2002 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) that guides physical development of the campus through 2010. The LRDP, as amended, would provide an additional 550,000 gsf development allocation in the Northwest zone, and extend the planning horizon from 2010 to 2013, to accommodate the 2008 NHIP. The LRDP Amendment will not involve any modifications to the previously adopted campus-wide vehicle trip generation and parking limits established in the 2002 LRDP.

The Project carries forward and updates the 2002 LRDP EIR mitigation measures and incorporates new project-specific measures to reduce the environmental effects of development. Following incorporation of all feasible mitigation measures, both the 2008 NHIP and buildout of the LRDP, as amended, would result in potential construction-related air quality, noise, and traffic impacts that would be significant and unavoidable. Specific to the buildout of the LRDP, as amended, the Final EIR has identified operational impacts related to air quality and traffic that would be significant and unavoidable.

The Final EIR includes the Draft EIR (circulated for public comment, December 5, 2008 through January 19, 2009) which analyzed the potential environmental effects of the Project. The Final EIR also includes written responses to the agency and public comments received on the Draft EIR, as well as the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

Environmental Document Available Online Only

2002 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP)
2002 LRDP Amendment (Amendment #1 to 2002 LRDP)
2008 NHIP & LRDP Draft EIR - Volume 1
2008 NHIP & LRDP Draft EIR - Technical Appendices
2008 NHIP & LRDP Final EIR - Volume 2
(Including Responses to Comments, Clarifications & Revisions, and Mitigation Monitoring Report)

Hilgard Graduate Student Housing Project

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has prepared the above referenced document for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

UCLA proposes to redevelop three University-owned, off-campus undergraduate student housing facilities to help address continued unmet need for affordable housing within walking distance to campus for single graduate students. The properties are located at 720, 726, and 824 Hilgard Avenue across the street from the eastern border of the campus. The proposed project would demolish the existing structures and construct new apartment- style accommodations on two sites (720-726 and 824) for a total of 82 studio units and 53 subterranean parking spaces with overflow parking provided on campus in Parking Structure 2, if needed. In addition, the new buildings would be designed and constructed to meet the UC-equivalent LEED® New Construction "certified" green building requirements, and would be substantially consistent with the height, setback, and density requirements of the Westwood Community Plan. Implementation of the proposed project would result in a reduction in the number of student residents currently accommodated at the existing sites from approximately 109 undergraduate to 82 graduate students. The project design reflects a Mediterranean-style architecture with open courtyards that is compatible with the existing Hilgard Avenue multifamily residential streetscape. The approximately 21-month construction period is anticipated to begin in Fall 2008.

It has been determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Environmental Document Available Online Only

Final IS/MND dated February 2008

Spieker Aquatic Center

The University of California has prepared a draft Initial Study to analyze the potential environmental effects of the proposed Spieker Aquatic Center.

The project involves the construction of a competition swimming pool and related facilities at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center (SCRC) in the northwest zone of the campus. The Spieker Aquatic Center would be designed to support the swimming, water polo and diving programs of the Departments of Intercollegiate Athletics and Cultural and Recreational Affairs, and would meet the design standards governing competitive collegiate aquatic sports. Project components include a new 52-meter deep-water pool, an approximately 6,000 square foot support facility to provide lockers, showers and related uses, a dive tower, lighting, scoreboard, space to accommodate temporary spectator seating for events, and landscape elements. In order to create a site for the aquatic center, the project would displace two existing tennis courts, and six mini-basketball courts. To offset this displacement of recreational facilities, the project would include operational measures to extend hours of use of the existing tennis facilities at the SCRC and the Los Angeles Tennis Center (LATC). In addition, the project would include provision of replacement mini-basketball courts on a portion of Parking Lot 13, east of the Saxon Residential Suites, and a number of half-court practice hoops at the Drake Stadium concourse. The project would be designed to meet the UC-equivalent LEED™ certified green building requirements, and is consistent with the planning principles articulated in the 2002 Long Range Development Plan. The approximately 12-month construction period is anticipated to begin in January 2008.

It has been determined that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration is appropriate in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Environmental Documents Available Online Only

Final IS/MND Dated 06/11/2007
Findings of Fact Dated 06/11/2007

PROJECTS THAT RECENTLY COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Life Sciences Replacement Building

The University of California has prepared the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Life Sciences Replacement Building (LSRB) project. The Final EIR is a focused EIR, tiered from the 2002 UCLA Long Range Development Plan EIR, certified in 2003.

The project involves the construction of a five story replacement laboratory building for the Life Sciences Program of the College of Letters and Science. Work would involve demolition of the non-historic portion of Hershey Hall to create a site for construction of the building at the corner of Manning Drive and Charles E. Young Drive East on the UCLA campus. The building would provide approximately 185,000 square feet of laboratory and office space for the existing program including approximately 25,000 square feet for new life sciences research initiatives. These new research initiatives could involve an addition of approximately 30 individuals to the campus population. Following completion of the LSRB, Hershey Hall would be renovated in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

The project square footage and population estimates fall within the projections contemplated in the UCLA 2002 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), and analyzed in the 2002 LRDP Final EIR; and the project incorporates numerous LRDP mitigation measures as well as project specific measures to reduce the environmental effects of the project. Following incorporation of all feasible mitigation measures, the project will result in significant and unavoidable construction-related noise and traffic impacts. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2006, with completion estimated by 2010-11.

The LSRB Final EIR includes the Draft EIR (circulated for public comment, May 27 through July 11, 2005) which analyzed the potential environmental effects of the project. The Final EIR also includes written responses to the agency and public comments received on the Draft EIR, as well as the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

Environmental Documents Available On line Only

Final EIR dated September, 2005
Findings of Fact dated September 2005

Where to Access Hard Copies of the Documents
Hard copies of environmental documentation (e.g. Initial Studies and EIRs) for UCLA projects currently undergoing CEQA public review are available for review during normal operating hours at the following location:
  • UCLA Capital Programs Building, 1060 Veteran Avenue, Los Angeles
  • UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library;
  • UCLA Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, 12-077 Center for the Health Sciences.

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How to Comment on a document under review
You may submit comments by:
  1. Sending written comments to:
    UCLA Capital Programs
    Attn: Environmental Planning
    1060 Veteran Ave.
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405


  3. Faxing comments to: (310) 206-1510 before 5pm on the closing date shown above.