Motel 6 South Sacramento 7407 Elsie Avenue Homekey
Summary
SCH Number
2025050448
Public Agency
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Document Title
Motel 6 South Sacramento 7407 Elsie Avenue Homekey
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/12/2025
Document Description
The proposed project is the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing Motel 6 to provide permanent housing for homeless families/individuals. The project would convert 122 motel units into 59 affordable one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom manager unit for households with incomes at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income. Each apartment would have a kitchenette, living room, bathroom, and bedroom. One existing laundry room and the electrical room would maintain those functions, while additional rooms would be converted to resident services/case management and property management offices. These reconfigurations would meet local, state, and federal regulations and residential building codes. No demolition of the existing building would occur. Renovation would include new interior and exterior paint, new windows, new interior and exterior fixtures, new flooring, resurfaced cabinetry, and new appliances.
New modular buildings for bicycle storage, maintenance storage, and offices are proposed. The existing security fences, gates, and trash enclosure would remain. The number of parking spaces would be reduced to 78. Landscaping improvements would include installation of consistent and drought tolerant plants and shrubs and bark/mulch, as well as removal and replacement of trees. The existing pool and hot tub on site may remain onsite or may be filled in; this decision has not yet been made. Outdoor amenities would include an outdoor gathering space.
Contact Information
Name
Jessica Geltz
Agency Name
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Job Title
Environmental Management Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Elsie Avenue and Stockton Boulevard
Zip
95828
Parcel #
115-0010-028
Other Location Info
7407 Elsie Avenue
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and 15332 (In-fill Development Projects). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Class 32 consists of projects characterized as in-fill development of no more than 5 acres. This project would rehabilitate and convert the existing motel from 122 motel units into 59 affordable one-bedroom units and one twobedroom manager unit for households with incomes at or below 30 percent of Area Median Income. No demolition would occur to the existing building. Minor excavation work would occur for outdoor amenities. The site does not contain a listed hazardous waste site and is not on a scenic highway, and there are no listed historic properties on or adjacent to the site, which is an area developed within the last 45 years. The project is consistent with the general plan, would be constructed on a site less than 5 acres, has no habitat for special status species, and would not result in significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The proposed project would be served by existing utilities and public services. Therefore, there are no exceptions to the exemptions, and the project would have no adverse effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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