Sacramento Arden Armory Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022010251
Public Agency
Department of General Services
(DGS)
Document Title
Sacramento Arden Armory Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/18/2022
Document Description
California Governor Newsom directed the California Department of General Services (DGS) to identify excess state properties as potential affordable housing development sites (Executive Order N-06-19). The former California Sacramento Armory property was identified as an ideal site to fulfill E.O. N-06-19. The proposed project helps provide affordable housing identified necessary under E.O. N-06-19 and it implements the State’s vision of residential development in close proximity to transit, pedestrian-friendly commercial centers, supporting a vibrant and sustainable community. BRIDGE Housing, in cooperation with DGS, will construct the Sacramento Arden Armory project on the 1.276- acre site located at 440 and 490 Arden Way at the southwest corner of Arden Way and Oxford Street. Two existing structures on the site will be demolished. The project includes a 124-unit building with 4 stories of residential units over 1 story of podium construction. The residential units would comprise 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments. The project includes 67 parking spaces, 62 bicycle spaces, laundry room, mail room, residents’ community room, a 4,000 square foot (sf) childcare center, and a 1,000-square-foot retail space. The project includes compliance requirements with all applicable environmental laws and rules pertaining to site work, proper handling of demolition and construction debris, incorporation of design guidelines and General Plan noise requirements in project plans, pre-construction surveys for nesting birds, and inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources.
Contact Information
Name
Gail Ervin
Agency Name
NCE
Job Title
Principal
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Terry Ash
Agency Name
Department of General Services
Job Title
Project Management and Development Branch
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Arden Way and Oxford St
Zip
95815
Total Acres
1.276
Jobs
125
Parcel #
275-013-4004 to -4008, and a portion of 275-013-4010
State Highways
SR160
Railways
Amtrak Sacramento Valley Station
Airports
NA
Schools
Woodlake Elementary School
Waterways
American River
Township
9N
Range
5E
Section
29
Other Location Info
Address: 440 Arden Way, Sacramento
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15332
Reasons for Exemption
DGS has determined that the project qualifies for Class 32 exemption because the project meets all criteria for the exemption. The project is consistent with applicable objective general plan standards and criteria. It is an allowable land use in the City of Sacramento's General Plan Urban Corridor Low designation. The project site is less than 5 acres, within City limits, surrounded by urban uses, has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. DGS has determined that there are no unusual circumstances, and no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of an exception for this project.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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