Hope House Foundation Repairs Project, Project# WH163A, CP#26-19
Summary
SCH Number
2026080412
Public Agency
Contra Costa County
Document Title
Hope House Foundation Repairs Project, Project# WH163A, CP#26-19
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2026
Document Description
The Hope House facility serves as a 24-hour
residential treatment center providing transitional care for individuals leaving hospitals who require additional
support before re-entering the community. The facility accommodates up to 16 residents and plays a critical role
in the County's behavioral health continuum by offering an alternative to hospitalization and supporting the
recovery and reintegration of vulnerable populations.
The County has determined that comprehensive foundation repairs are necessary to address deficiencies and
ensure long-term viability of the building. The existing building foundation will be repaired by hydraulically driven
piers which push against the building and drilling new piers that will support the existing foundation and concrete
slab. Cracks in the existing slab will be repaired, and the slab is anticipated to be lifted in locations using a
polyurethane injection which will also provide waterproofing. New soil nails will be used to stabilize an existing
retaining wall. Subsurface drains may be added to control subsurface soil moisture. Additionally, there will be
limited interior tenant improvement type work, most notably bathroom upgrades.
Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2027 and take approximately one year for completion. Appropriate
best management practices such as dust control and storm drain inlet protection will be implemented. Ground
disturbance and excavations are anticipated for the foundation work. Vegetation trimming and removal may be
necessary. Real property transactions, including but not limited to, right-of-way acquisition and permanent and
temporary easements, and utility relocations may be necessary in support of this project. Night or weekend work
may be necessary and will be performed in accordance with local guidelines. Emergency vehicles will have access
at all times.
Contact Information
Name
Syd Sotoodeh
Agency Name
Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Shravan Sundram
Agency Name
Contra Costa County Public Works
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Martinez
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Allen Street, Barrellessa Street
Zip
94553
Parcel #
372-182-006
Schools
Alhambra Valley High School, Alhambra Jr. High
Other Location Info
300 Ilene Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
(Sec. 15301[d] and 1502[c])
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(d) and
15302(c) regarding Existing Facilities and Replacement or Reconstruction respectively, since:
?? The repair of the damaged foundation will meet current standards of public health and safety and not
involve expansion of existing or former use consistent with Section 15301(d).
?? The repair of the foundation will involve an existing structure/facility, and the repaired and improved
structure/facility will remain in its current location with no expansion of capacity consistent with Section
15302(c).
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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