CDE Fremont FEAST and Main Kitchen Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2026080380
Public Agency
California Department of Education
Document Title
CDE Fremont FEAST and Main Kitchen Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2026
Document Description
The proposed project will include accessible repairs and improvements to the campus to meet current building codes and the replacement/addition of new kitchen equipment at the Fremont School for the Deaf campus as they have reached the end of their useful life.
Work includes:
• removing and replacing approx. 4,000 square ft of concrete walkways, replacing drainage grates, and other features around the campus for accessibility path of travel repairs;
• replace the emergency generator; Install new concrete pad for propane storage with chain link fence;
• renovate four existing restrooms to meet accessibility aspects of the building code and ADA obligations;
• Remove old kitchen equipment and replace approximately 3 interior pass-through refrigeration units, four hot food cabinets, one refrigerator, three walk-in refrigerators, one walk in freezer, exterior grease trap, one rotary oven, add two convection ovens, and new walk-in refrigerator/freezer combo to the campus kitchens.
• replace associated mechanical and electrical equipment and components to accommodate the new kitchen equipment.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Coleman
Agency Name
Department of General Services
Job Title
Senior Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Fremont
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Citywide, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Gallaudet Drive and Walnut Ave
Zip
94538
Other Location Info
39350 Gallaudet Drive within the California School for the Deaf campus
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14CCR 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The exemption allows for the operation, repair, maintenance or major alteration of existing public structures and facilities. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment; the activity is not subject to CEQA. The project involves no expansion of use and will have a negligible effect on resources in the area.