Creekside Junction (CUP 25-001 & APL26-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040772
Public Agency
City of Arroyo Grande
Document Title
Creekside Junction (CUP 25-001 & APL26-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/16/2026
Document Description
The proposal involves the construction of two (2) new residential buildings containing a total of ninety-two (92) multi-family residential units on a 1.81-acre site. Both buildings will be four (4) stories in height in a split-level pad concept. The development proposes to include twenty (20) studios, fifty-eight (58) one-bedroom units and fourteen (14) two-bedroom units. The project also includes a community center, fitness area, and thirty-one (31) one-car garages.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Perez
Agency Name
City of Arroyo Grande
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Arroyo Grande
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Oak Park Blvd and James Way
Zip
93420
Other Location Info
1271/1281 James Way
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC Section 21080.66
Reasons for Exemption
The project meets the qualifying criteria for a statutory exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.66 reserved for infill developments. The project is consistent with the City’s general plan and zoning ordinance and located in an urbanized area within the City of Arroyo Grande. Based on the evidence in the record, the project meets each of the criteria set forth under Public Resources Code section 21080.66, including not being located on sensitive environmental areas and not impacting any historic resources.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State CEQA Guidelines, §15332 Class 32 In-Fill Development Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15332 [Class 32 – Infill Development]. The project site is less than five acres and substantially surrounded by urban uses, there is no habitat on the site for endangered, rare or threatened species, there are no significant environmental impacts relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and existing infrastructure would ensure the site is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Further, none of the exceptions outlined in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply here.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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