CEQA Addendum to the 2024 SMP 39/40 Environmental Impact Report
6 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023010091
Lead Agency
City of Livermore
Document Title
CEQA Addendum to the 2024 SMP 39/40 Environmental Impact Report
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/10/2025
Document Description
The SMP 39 project (project ) to would develop a new, approximately 225,500 square-foot research and development facility on an approximately 14-acre portion of a vacant parcel south of West Jack London Boulevard. The project would include site improvements such as driveway access from West Jack London Boulevard, on-site landscaping and a surface parking lot. The facility would test and demonstrate commercially viable clean energy through fusion power. Since the project is located on a site that was evaluated in the 2024 SMP 39/40 Environmental Impact Report (“2024 EIR”), and given the limited scope of changes that would occur as a result of the project in comparison to the approved 2024 SMP 39/40 project, an Addendum to the 2024 EIR (Addendum) was prepared in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164. The Addendum provides a focused evaluation of select CEQA topics potentially affected by the changes, including air quality, energy, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, noise, and transportation. Key modifications analyzed in the Addendum include: amending the Planned Development zoning to 1) remove the 20% cap on Warehouse and Distribution Facilities; and 2) increasing the allowable building height with a Conditional Use Permit.
Contact Information
Name
Emily LaDue
Agency Name
City of Livermore, Community Development Department
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Jun Lee
Agency Name
Hines Inc
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Livermore
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
West Jack London and El Charro Road
Zip
94550
Total Acres
51.9
Parcel #
904-3-1-4
State Highways
I-580
Railways
UPRR
Airports
Livermore Municipal Airport
Schools
Mohr Elementary, Rancho Las Positas Elementary, etc.
Waterways
Arroyo Mocho, Arroyo Las Positas, Cottonwood Creek
Township
3S
Range
1E
Section
11
Base
MDBM
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Livermore
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Alameda
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/community-development/planning/environmental-documents
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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