418 N Milpas St and 915-923 E Gutierrez St.
Summary
SCH Number
2025090418
Public Agency
City of Santa Barbara
Document Title
418 N Milpas St and 915-923 E Gutierrez St.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/10/2025
Document Description
The project consists of a lot merger of 418 N. Milpas St. (APN 031-311-033) and 915-923 E. Gutierrez St. (APN 031-311-034) to create a 41,477-square-foot (0.95-acre) lot, demolition of all onsite improvements (5,850 square feet of nonresidential floor area, 8 residential units restricted to seniors, and 13 trees), and construction of a new four-story, 108,698-square-foot mixed-use building with 90 residential rental units and 850 square feet (net) of commercial space. The project includes 29 studio units, 46 one-bedroom units, and 15 two-bedroom units, ranging in size from 350 square feet to 974 square feet, with an average unit size of 632 square feet. Nine units would be occupied by very-low income households, six units would be occupied by moderate-income households, and one by a workforce housing household (earning 120-200% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The project includes 65 residential parking stalls, 3 commercial parking stalls, and one loading stall for smaller size delivery/service vehicles. Two existing driveways would be removed from E. Gutierez St. Vehicular access to the site would continue to be from E. Gutierrez Street through a shared driveway with the adjacent property. The project utilizes the City’s AUD Program, State Density Bonus Law, and is a Builder’s Remedy project.
Contact Information
Name
Julia Pujo
Agency Name
City of Santa Barbara
Job Title
Environmental Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Ginger C. Andersen
Agency Name
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Job Title
Senior Land Use Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Barbara
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
N Milpas St, E Gutierrez St, N Alisos St, E Haley St
Zip
93103
Total Acres
0.95
Parcel #
031-311-033, 031-311-034
State Highways
U.S. 101
Railways
Union Pacific Railroad
Airports
N/A
Schools
See other information for full list
Township
4N
Range
27W
Other Information
Santa Barbara Jr High School, Providence School, Franklin Elementary, Adelante Charter School, Santa Barbara High School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section § 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for an exemption from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-fill Development Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Additionally, none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. There would be no significant site- or project-specific or cumulative impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances, the project does not have the potential to damage scenic highways,scenic resources, or historic resources, and the project site is not identified as a hazardous waste site. Section 15332 allows an exemption for projects meeting the following:
1. The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as described in this staff report.
2. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The project is located in an urban setting on a 0.95-acre lot.
3. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. The project site is located in an urban setting and developed with structures and paved surfaces and has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
4. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The project would not result in impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
5. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. All required utilities and public services are available.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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