Additional Multi-family Building with 16 Units and Dog Park
Summary
SCH Number
2025120802
Public Agency
City of Poway
Document Title
Additional Multi-family Building with 16 Units and Dog Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/18/2025
Document Description
A proposed three-story, 16-unit residential apartment building with 13 one-car garages, 34 at-grade parking stalls, and a 3,167 square foot private dog park.
Contact Information
Name
Kevin Parker
Agency Name
City of Poway
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Poway
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Other Information
12947 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32, 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The project is Categorically Exempt as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32: In-Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project site consists of a 30,056 square foot parcel located within an urbanized portion of the City of Poway and is surrounded by existing commercial and residential development. The project meets all criteria for a Class 32 exemption, as follows:
A. 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 16 residential unit project is consistent with the Poway Road Corridor Specific Plan (PRSP) and Certified Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (PEIR, SCH#: 2017031035) that covers 1,148 new residential units, and 260,000 square feet of new commercial space. The proposed multi-family residential use, building height, site layout, and density meet the requirements of the PRSP. No variances or amendments that would require additional environmental analysis are proposed.
B. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses: The project site is located within City limits on a lot less than five acres that is substantially surrounded by urban uses. The 0.69-acre parcel is fully developed and located within an established urban area characterized by existing roadway infrastructure and nearby commercial and residential uses. California Public Resources Code § 21080.66 (AB130) went into effect June 30, 2025, as a Statutory exemption that effectively increases the five-acres to 20-acres utilized by the Class 32 exemption. The project is conditioned to be consolidated with the Fairfield Poway project under a separate planning entitlement, the balance of the two lots combined is 7.31-acres, well under the 20-acre maximum.
C. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species: The site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The existing development consists of a commercial building and paved surfaces. Due to long-term disturbance and lack of native vegetation or habitat features, the site does not support sensitive biological resources.
D. 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 any significant environmental effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The scale and intensity of the proposed residential use are consistent with surrounding development and would not result in significant traffic generation or other environmental effects. Construction activities will be subject to compliance with City of Poway Municipal Code requirements, Poway Noise Ordinance standards, and BMPs for dust control and stormwater management.
E. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services: The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The project area is already served by water, sewer, storm drainage, fire protection, and other municipal services with sufficient capacity to support the proposed development.
Additionally, none of the exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. The Project site is not located on a hazardous materials site, the cumulative impacts have been analyzed under the PRSP PEIR residential unit cap and it does not present unusual circumstances that would result in significant environmental effects. Therefore, the project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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