Dignity Health Medical Foundations Watsonville Renovation

Document Description: The proposed project involves the conversion of an existing 6,696± square-foot office building into a 6,876± square-foot medical office building for Dignity Health on a 0.92 acre site (APN 016~173~49). The project would remodel the interior of the building and construct one 180± square foot addition. The proposed new building area of 6,876± square feet increases the building floor area by two percent, resulting in a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.17 for the site. Site improvements consist of a new accessible path of travel to the public right-of-way, new accessible ramp to the main entrance, landscape enhancements, and new monument sign.

Contact Information: Justin Meek
City of Watsonville
250 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone : (831) 768-3077

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: 15301, 15303
Reasons for Exemption: This project qualifies for a Class 1 and Class 3 Categorical Exemption from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project consists of interior and exterior modifications and a change of use zoned for such use. Interior alterations involve new partitions, plumbing and electrical conveyances. The proposed addition to construct a new vestibule entrance is less than 21500 square-feet in floor area. The proposed medical office use is principally permitted in the underlying zoning district. In addition, the proposed use would not involve the use of significant amounts of hazardous materials,