39888 Balentine Drive Hotel Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022110249
Public Agency
City of Newark
Document Title
39888 Balentine Drive Hotel Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/14/2022
Document Description
The proposed project would involve demolition of the existing building at 39888 Balentine Drive and construction of a new hotel. The new building would be approximately 75,704 square feet, five stories with a height of approximately 64 feet, and would consist of 132 guest rooms and guest amenities including ballrooms, a bar and dining area, fitness room, and roof terrace. The project would also involve construction of a surface parking lot with 96 vehicle parking spaces.
Contact Information
Name
Carmelisa Lopez
Agency Name
City of Newark
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Newark
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Balentine Drive and Mowry School Road
Zip
94560
Total Acres
1.66
Parcel #
901-0195-010
State Highways
I-880
Railways
BART
Airports
n/a
Schools
Blacow Elementary, Steven Millard Elementary, Azevada Elementa
Waterways
San Francisco Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, the project is exempt because it is consistent with applicable general plan designations, policies, and zoning designations; the project is within City limits, is less than five acres, and is substantially surrounded by urban uses; the project site does not contain habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; approval of the project would not result in significant effects to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and the project site would be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Further, no exceptions to the exemption apply.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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