A Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR26-02) for Community System Solutions proposed 36-unit mixed-use development, located at 962 & 964 3rd
Summary
SCH Number
2026030906
Public Agency
Crescent City
Document Title
A Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR26-02) for Community System Solutions proposed 36-unit mixed-use development, located at 962 & 964 3rd
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
Community System Solutions submitted a Major Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR26-02) for a proposed 36-unit mixed-use development within the C-1 Zoning (Downtown Business District) located at 962 & 964 3rd Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 (APN 118-120-025-000).
Contact Information
Name
Ethan Lawton
Agency Name
City of Crescent City
Job Title
Contract City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Mike Bahr
Agency Name
Community Systems Solutions
Job Title
CEO & Grant Writer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Crescent City
Counties
Del Norte
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
3rd Street & J street
Zip
95531
Total Acres
0.51
Parcel #
118-120-025-000
Other Location Info
962 & 964 3rd Street, Crescent City, CA 95531 (APN 118-120-025-000)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32 § 15332
Reasons for Exemption
Class 32 § 15332. In-Fill Development Projects, consists of the proposed project:
1. Is consistent with the applicable general plan designation, policies, and zoning designation and regulations:
The proposed project (with Site Plan & Architectural Design Review) is consistent with the Crescent City General Plan’s Commercial Business-Professional (B-P) land use designation and is consistent with the Crescent City’s Downtown Business District (C-1) Zoning Code;
2. Development occurs within city limits on a project site (<5 acres) substantially surrounded by urban uses:
The project site is located in the City of Crescent City, is approximately 0.51 acres, and is located adjacent to existing commercial uses;
3. Site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species:
The project will be located on a site that has had past disturbances, is already developed and is surrounded by paved surfaces and contains no habitat for rare, threatened, or endangered species;
4. Approval would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality:
The project proposes residential-only use surrounded by developed commercial area that already services commercial uses and has a limited potential to result in significant traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality impacts;
5. Site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services:
The site is surrounded by and is already adequately served by utilities and public services.
County Clerk
Del Norte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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