Independence in Vacaville Project (File No. 24-088)
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Summary
SCH Number
2011022043
Lead Agency
City of Vacaville
Document Title
Independence in Vacaville Project (File No. 24-088)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
12/18/2025
Document Description
Project proposal is to construct a 232-unit multi-family residential development on a vacant 18.06-acre site located at the southeast corner of Vaca Valley Parkway and Allison Parkway. The project includes five house plan models, ranging in floor area from 1,176 sq. ft. to 1,829 sq. ft., with approximately 2 acres allocated for non-residential amenities, including a clubhouse/leasing office, fitness center, outdoor pool and spa, and a park and open space area. The site plan includes 542 on-site parking spaces, featuring single-car and two-car garages, with primary and secondary access located on Vaca Valley Parkway.
Pursuant to Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), environmental review is not required because the project is consistent with the density, zoning, and general plan policies for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was certified. The City has prepared a Modified Initial Study to demonstrate how the project was previously evaluated in the City of Vacaville General Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR; State Clearinghouse [SCH] No. 2011022043) certified on August 11, 2015 (Resolution 2015-074); the City of Vacaville General Plan Transportation Element and Energy and Conservation Action Strategy (ECAS) Update and Supplemental EIR certified on September 28, 2021 (SCH No. 2020090526); and the Addendum to the General Plan EIR that was prepared for the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, which was adopted on June 27, 2023 (SCH No. 2011022043). Therefore, no additional review is required. The Findings of Fact (Exhibit A) contain a comprehensive description explaining how this project satisfies the criteria to meet this exemption category.
Contact Information
Name
Albert Enault
Agency Name
City of Vacaville
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Todd Chambers
Agency Name
Lewis Planned Communities
Job Title
Vice President - Planned Communities
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Vacaville
Counties
Solano
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Vaca Valley Parkway and Allison Parkway
Zip
95688
Total Acres
18.06
Jobs
6
Parcel #
0133-014-020 and 0133-580-010
State Highways
Interstate 505 and Interstate 80
Railways
Union Pacific Railroad
Airports
Nut Tree Airport
Schools
Browns Valley Elementary School, Willis Jepson Middle School.
Waterways
Gibson Canyon Creek
Township
6N
Range
1W
Section
None
Base
Diablo
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
City of Vacaville
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Solano
Final Environmental Document Available at
Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville CA 95688
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
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(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
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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