California Republic Leadership Academy Public Elementary Charter School

The California Republic Leadership Academy Public Elementary Charter School project involves the conversion of an existing commercial building located at 1937 and 2011 W. Chapman Avenue in Orange, California, into a charter elementary school serving 864 students. The scope of work includes interior improvements to create additional classrooms from existing space and the construction of two new play areas, which will replace 111 existing off-street parking spaces on the site. The project is being managed by the City of Orange Community Development Department with 2000 Chapman, Inc. acting as the applicant. The project is classified under NAICS code 236220 and is designated as a forecast. It has been granted a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for existing facilities due to the negligible expansion of the existing use. Consequently, the project is exempt from Fish and Game fees, although a county documentary handling fee of 50 dollars was filed. Key points of contact include Lauren Briggs, a Planning Technician for the City of Orange, and David Hyun, a Partner at Redhook Cap.