710 N. American Street Affordable Housing Development - New Construction
Summary
SCH Number
2026040373
Public Agency
Department of General Services
(DGS)
Document Title
710 N. American 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 710 N. American Street in the City of Stockton. The site is previously developed and is substantially surrounded by existing urban uses.
The purpose of the project is to facilitate the development of long-term affordable housing consistent with State housing objectives and local planning policies. The beneficiaries of the project include income-qualified households and the surrounding community through the provision of housing opportunities in a transit-accessible, urbanized area.
The site does not contain habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The project will be served by existing utilities and public services and will not result in significant environmental effects.
Contact Information
Name
Stephanie Rodriguez
Agency Name
Visionary Home Builders of California
Job Title
Chief Property Management Officer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
American and Park Street
Zip
95202
Total Acres
1.46
Jobs
100
Parcel #
139-2100-08
State Highways
I-5
Railways
None
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 meets all five required findings:
1. General Plan and Zoning Consistency:
The project is consistent with the applicable City of Stockton General Plan land use
designation and zoning regulations governing multifamily residential development.
2. In-Fill Site Under Five Acres:
The project site is less than five (5) acres in size and is substantially surrounded by
urban uses.
3. No Habitat for Special Status Species:
The site is previously developed and does not contain habitat suitable for
endangered, rare, or threatened species.
4. No Significant Environmental Effects:
The project will not result in any significant environmental effects relating to traffic,
noise, air quality, or water quality due to its urban infill location, consistency with
adopted planning documents, and access to existing infrastructure.
5. Utilities and Public Services:
The project site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services.
B. CEQA Guidelines §15300.2 – Exceptions to Exemptions
None of the exceptions to categorical exemptions apply. The project:
• Is not located in a sensitive environment;
• Does not present unusual circumstances that would result in significant
environmental effects;
• Is not located on a hazardous waste site pursuant to Government Code §65962.5;
• Will not result in cumulative impacts of significance.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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