Walters Middle School Buildings Replacement and New Gymnasium
Summary
SCH Number
2025080084
Public Agency
Fremont Unified School District
Document Title
Walters Middle School Buildings Replacement and New Gymnasium
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/4/2025
Document Description
Construction of a new approximately 38,824 SF classroom building and a new approximately 9,560 SF gymnasium, with associated sitework and improvements to replace three existing occupied school buildings, including the demolition of 20 classrooms totaling 33,108 SF. The Design Build Project includes phasing of abatement, demolition, sitework and new improvements in order to transition from the old facilities to the new building.
3 classrooms will be added as a result of the Project. The Project will not increase student enrollment capacity meaningfully on the campus (less than 10%). Construction would commence around June 2026 and be completed by approximately December 2027.
Contact Information
Name
Adam Lint
Agency Name
Fremont Unified School District
Job Title
Director of Facilities and Construction
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Email
Location
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Statewide
Zip
94538
Other Location Info
39600 Logan Dr, Fremont CA 94538
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
a. Class 2 – Replacement or Reconstruction (Sec. 15302)
Reasons for Exemption
Consistent with subdivision (a), the Project will consist of Construction of a new approximately 38,824 SF classroom building and a new approximately 9,560 SF gymnasium, with associated sitework and improvements to replace three existing occupied school buildings, including the demolition of 20 classrooms totaling 33,108 SF. The Design Build Project includes phasing of abatement, demolition, sitework and new improvements in order to transition from the old facilities to the new building. This does not meaningfully increase the campus’ student enrollment capacity (below 10%).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Sec. 15303)
Reasons for Exemption
Consistent with subdivision (d), the Project will consist of Construction of a new approximately 38,824 SF classroom building and a new approximately 9,560 SF gymnasium, with associated sitework and improvements to replace three existing occupied school buildings, including the demolition of 20 classrooms totaling 33,108 SF. The Design Build Project includes phasing of abatement, demolition, sitework and new improvements in order to transition from the old facilities to the new building. This does not meaningfully increase the campus’ student enrollment capacity (below 10%).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land (Sec. 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Consistent with subdivision (a) and (h), the Project will consist of Construction of a new approximately 38,824 SF classroom building and a new approximately 9,560 SF gymnasium, with associated sitework and improvements to replace three existing occupied school buildings, including the demolition of 20 classrooms totaling 33,108 SF. The Design Build Project includes phasing of abatement, demolition, sitework and new improvements in order to transition from the old facilities to the new building. This does not meaningfully increase the campus’ student enrollment capacity (below 10%).
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 11 Sec 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The Project does not include construction or replacement of minor structures that are accessory to the existing school facilities.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 14 Section 15314
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed Project consists of Construction of a new approximately 38,824 SF classroom building and a new approximately 9,560 SF gymnasium, with associated sitework and improvements to replace three existing occupied school buildings, including the demolition of 20 classrooms totaling 33,108 SF. The Design Build Project includes phasing of abatement, demolition, sitework and new improvements in order to transition from the old facilities to the new building. This does not meaningfully increase the campus’ student enrollment capacity (below 10%).
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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