31 E. Channel Street Affordable Housing Development - New Construction
Summary
SCH Number
2026040371
Public Agency
Department of General Services
(DGS)
Document Title
31 E. Channel Street Affordable Housing Development - New Construction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the ground lease of State-owned property for a 99-year term and the development of a new construction mid-rise multifamily residential building on an urban infill site located at 31 E. Channel Street in the City of Stockton. The site is previously developed and is located within a fully urbanized area surrounded by commercial, residential, and transportation-related uses.
The purpose of the project is to provide deed-restricted affordable housing consistent with State housing policy and local land use designations. The beneficiaries include income-qualified households and the broader community through the provision of housing within an existing developed urban setting.
The previously developed site does not contain habitat for special-status species. The project will be served by existing infrastructure and public services and will not result in significant environmental impacts.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Rodriguez
Agency Name
Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc.
Job Title
Chief Property Management Officer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Channel and El Dorado Streets
Zip
95202
Total Acres
2.07
Parcel #
139-100-01
State Highways
I-5
Railways
Amtrak
Airports
None
Schools
Kipp Elementary School
Waterways
Deep Water Canal - Calaveras River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines §15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects)
Reasons for Exemption
Reasons Why Project is Exempt:
A. CEQA Guidelines §15332 – Class 32 (In-Fill Development)
The project satisfies all required criteria:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The project is consistent with the City of Stockton General Plan and applicable
zoning regulations.
The site is less than five acres and substantially surrounded by urban development.
The previously developed site does not provide habitat for endangered, rare, or
threatened species.
The project will not result in significant impacts related to traffic, noise, air quality,
or water quality.
The site can be adequately served by existing utilities and public services.
B. CEQA Guidelines §15300.2 – Exceptions
No exceptions to the categorical exemption apply.
C. Public Resources Code §21080.40 – Affordable Housing Statutory Exemption
The project qualifies because:
• All units are restricted to lower-income households;
• The project will be subject to a recorded TCAC regulatory agreement;
• The site is located within an urbanized area;
• The site can be served by existing infrastructure;
• Phase I environmental review will be completed and any hazardous conditions
mitigated consistent with applicable regulations;
• The site is not located within 500 feet of a freeway, within 3,200 feet of active oil
extraction, or within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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