Castle Family Health Center
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026050034
Lead Agency
City of Atwater
Document Title
Castle Family Health Center
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
7/6/2026
Document Description
Project Location:
Merced County, 1775 3rd Street, Atwater, CA 95301 (APNs 002-132-021, 002-132-022, 002-132-024 & 002-132-025)
Project Description:
Neenan Company, LLP. (Applicant) requests RSO 277-25, SP 25-21-0100, REZ 25-21-0200, GPA 25-21-0300, LM 25-21-0400, and AR 25-21-0500 (Project) to facilitate the Castle Family Health Centers “Atwater Clinic” Project pertaining to four (4) parcels that total approximately 1.63 acres located at 1775 Third Street, Atwater, CA 95301 (APNs 002-132-021, 002-132-022, 002-132-024, and 002-132-025). General Plan Amendment and Zone Change: the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would change the land use and zoning designation of two (2) parcels, APNs 002-132-024 and 002-132-025, from Low Density Residential/R-1 to Institutional/C-O. The rest of the site would remain as currently planned and zoned. Lot Merger: the Lot Merger would merge the four (4) parcels (APNs 002-132-021, 002-132-022, 002-132-024, and 002-132-025) into one parcel, totaling approximately 1.63 acres. Site Plan Review and Architectural Review: the Site Plan Review and Architectural Review would facilitate the development of the proposed Project. The Project would modify an existing medical facility site, resulting in approximately 14,800 square feet of building area (approximately 21% lot coverage), 83 parking spaces, 56,300 square feet of impervious surface area (parking lot, walkways, buildings), 27 exam rooms, and other site modifications including pedestrian pathways, bike parking, landscaping, trash enclosure, and a secure outdoor staff area. The building area will include a reception and waiting area, exam rooms, a laboratory and testing area, administrative offices, break room and support areas, reception and intake area, point-of-care testing station, telehealth capabilities, and x-ray imaging area, providing primary care, specialty care, and other support services to serve approximately 6,000 to 8,000 patients per year.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Hendrix
Agency Name
City of Atwater
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Jessie Allen-Young
Agency Name
Neenan Company, LLP
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Atwater
Counties
Merced
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Grove Ave and Third St
Zip
95301
Other Location Info
Project located at Merced County, 1775 3rd Street, Atwater. CA 95301 (APNs 002-132-021 . 002-132-022. 002-132-024 & 002-132-025)
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Atwater
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Merced
Final Environmental Document Available at
City of Atwater Community Development Department located at 1350 Broadway Avenue Atwater CA 95301
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(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
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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