Hideaway Cottages Renovation & Expansion Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010622
Public Agency
City of Calistoga
Document Title
Hideaway Cottages Renovation & Expansion Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/21/2026
Document Description
Approval of a Use Permit and Design Review entitlement for the renovation and expansion of Hideaway Cottages, an existing resort, including the demolition of six existing structures, the renovation of eight existing structures, and the construction of three new structures, for a future 36-guestroom resort, consistent with the Calistoga General Plan and Municipal Code.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Amelung
Agency Name
City of Calistoga
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Atticus Lowe
Agency Name
Calistoga Investors LP
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Calistoga
Counties
Napa
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Fair Way & Park Street, Calistoga
Zip
94515
Total Acres
1.76
Jobs
6
Parcel #
011-091-006, 011-091-010-000, & 011-091-040-000
State Highways
State Highways 29 and 128
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
Calistoga Junior Senior High School, Calistoga Elementary School
Waterways
Napa River, unnamed watercourses
Township
9N
Range
7W
Section
38
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of interior and exterior alterations to an existing private facility, including the restoration and rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, pool facilities, mechanical equipment, and plumbing and electrical units that will be brought to current standards for public health and safety purposes. The project includes the replacement and reconstruction of 5,283 square feet of resort area, and the addition of 5,767 square feet of additional new resort area, as well as landscaping, an expanded parking area, and infrastructure improvements. These activities are categorically exempt from CEQA review under Class 1 – Existing Facilities (CEQA Section 15301), Class 2 – Replacement or Reconstruction (CEQA Section 15302), Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (CEQA Section 15303), Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA Section 15304), and Class 11 - Accessory Structures (CEQA Section 15311).
County Clerk
Napa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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