Powerhouse Science Center (P10-014)

Document Description: The Powerhouse Science Center project proposes to develop the northern half of the R.T. Matsui Waterfront Park, which is approximately 6.35 of undeveloped land; rehabilitate the former PG&E Power Station; and , construct new facilities at the to accommodate the Sacramento Museum of History, Science and Technology (SMHT). The Project includes the following: Amendment of the Master Plan for the Robert T. Matsui Waterfront Park to reflect the uses proposed for the Project Site and redesignation as a community park. Improvements to the Park, including additional surface parking, rebuilding the promenade and main lawn, and installation of play and art structures, and sound and shade structures; Rehabilitation of the former PG&E Power Station B building to serve as the Powerhouse Science Center; A Planetarium and Challenger Center would be constructed; Education Center and Restaurant; On-site parking with a two story parking structure and surface level parking lots; and, Development of two "Living Machine" waste-water reuse systems.

Contact Information: Dana Allen
City of Sacramento
300 Richards Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-808-2762

Approving Agency: City of Sacramento
Approving Agency Role: Lead Agency
Approved On: 6/1/2010
Final EIR Available Location: City of Sacramento, Development Services Department 300 Richards Boulevard, Third Floor Sacramento, CA 95811

(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment: No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes