Important!
READ THIS DEVASTATING CRITIQUE
of the Signature/Carey&Co. Historic Resource Evaluation
Here is a quick summary of what's happening and why you should care.
The Oakland Landmarks Preservation Board
held a Public Hearing on May 8th
>>> Read a vital update on that meeting here <<<
The Oakland Landmarks Preservation Board
has continued the Public Hearing
to June 12th at Oakland City Hall
Learn more about the upcoming hearing
Six Things You Can Do TODAY
to Help Preserve the Claremont
Sign the Petition
Urging the LPAB to Reaffirm their
2001 Resolution for Landmarking The Hotel
Proposed Condos Unsafe?
Surface Cracking Reveals Evidence of Active Fault
Read more about how the condos may be unsafe in an earthquake
NACPEX (SaveOurClaremont.org) aims to organize community members and neighborhood groups into a coherent & influential voice in opposition to irresponsible development on the grounds of the landmark Claremont Hotel. We wish to facilitate a well-informed and fair process that:
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Preserves the historic structure and its surrounding areas |
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Minimizes traffic, environmental, and safety impacts along Ashby/13, extending from I-80 to CA24 |
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Avoids construction in an active earthquake fault zone |
Read the NACPEX Position Statement
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Our Mission
Neighbors Against Claremont Property Expansion (NACPEX) was formed to address concerns about planned additions to the landmark Claremont Hotel property.
The developer’s proposals include:
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43 residential condo units atop a two story parking garage |
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Construction of a new single family home at the Tunnel Road entrance |
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Construction of a new pool and basketball court |
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Expansion of club membership by 250 families while *reducing* club parking |
The development threatens to degrade the surroundings of the historic hotel and would:
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Mar hallmark views of the historic hotel and its surrounding gardens |
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Negatively impact wildlife, neighboring watersheds, and adjacent natural areas |
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Create persistent gridlock on the Ashby/13 corridor, which is already at maximum capacity |
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Delay emergency vehicle access to neighborhoods adjacent to and above the hotel |
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Put families at risk by siting condominiums atop a known fault |
For these reasons, we oppose the planned development and advocate for an approach which:
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Preserves the historic structure and its surrounding areas |
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Minimizes traffic, environmental, and safety impacts along Ashby/13, extending from I-80 to CA24 |
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Avoids unsafe construction in an active earthquake fault zone |
"What can I do about this?" you ask?
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Learn more about the proposed expansion and the associated risks |
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Volunteer to help spread the word in our community |
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Make a donation to support independent study of the risks and impacts |