RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 555 WEST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD PROJECT
Summary
SCH Number
2026031189
Public Agency
City of Mountain View
Document Title
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 555 WEST MIDDLEFIELD ROAD PROJECT
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/26/2026
Document Description
The applicant proposes to develop 323 additional apartment dwelling units on an existing residential site within three new buildings to be constructed on current surface parking areas. The applicant also proposes: two new above-ground garages, outdoor open spaces, and an indoor amenity space; the removal of 88 Heritage trees; and dedication of a 1.34-acre public park to the City. All 404 existing residential units will be retained. Please see attached Project Description.
Contact Information
Name
Sam Hughes
Agency Name
City of Mountain View/Planning
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Charlie Koch
Agency Name
Avalon Bay Communities
Job Title
Development Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mountain View
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide, Countywide
Cross Streets
Moffett Blvd and Easy Street
Zip
94043
State Highways
101, 85
Railways
caltrain, VTA lightrail
Airports
Moffett Federal Airfield
Schools
MVWSD, MVLAUSD, LASD
Waterways
Stevens Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.66 (AB 130)
Reasons for Exemption
Assembly Bill 130 (“AB 130”), which became effective on June 30, 2025, expands CEOA to include a new statutory exemption applying to a broad array of infill housing projects. The new exemption is codified in Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. To qualify for this new CEQA exemption, a project must meet several specific criteria. The project meets the criteria for streamlined review outlined in Section 21080.66/AB 130. Please see attached.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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