A Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR25-02) for Elk Creek Builder’s proposed 14-unit residential-only development, located at 708 J Street (
Summary
SCH Number
2026030909
Public Agency
Crescent City
Document Title
A Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR25-02) for Elk Creek Builder’s proposed 14-unit residential-only development, located at 708 J Street (
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/20/2026
Document Description
Elk Creek Builder’s LLC (Sam Schauerman) has submitted a Site Plan & Architectural Design Review (Application AR25-02) for a proposed 14-unit residential-only development on a vacant residential 0.66-acre parcel within the R-3 Zone (High-Density Residential District), located at 708 J Street (APN 118-240-029).
Contact Information
Name
Ethan Lawton
Agency Name
City of Crescent City
Job Title
Contract City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Sam Schauerman
Agency Name
Elk Creek Builder’s LLC
Job Title
CEO
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Crescent City
Counties
Del Norte
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
J Street & 7th Street
Zip
95531
Total Acres
0.66
Parcel #
118-240-029
Other Location Info
708 J Street (APN 118-240-029)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32 § 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects)
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 is consistent with the Crescent City General Plan’s Multi-Family Residential 15-30-du per acre (MF 15-30) land use designation and is consistent with the Crescent City’s High-Density Residential District (R-3) 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 0.66 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 commercial use in a developed commercial area that already services commercial use 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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