Lavender Nail Lounge & Spa (PLNG26-016)
Summary
SCH Number
2026050696
Public Agency
City of Elk Grove
Document Title
Lavender Nail Lounge & Spa (PLNG26-016)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/18/2026
Document Description
The Project consists of an Old Town Design Review Type 1 to modify for the exterior of an existing building in the Old Town Special Planning Area. The modification includes the following:
1. Aluminum canopies over the windows and doors on south and west sides of building
2. Repaint roof on west side to match the charcoal gray in the front (south side)
3. New Lighting Fixtures
4. New sliding glass door on west side
Contact Information
Name
Kyra Killingsworth
Agency Name
City of Elk Grove
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Thaibinh Hoang
Agency Name
Property Owner
Job Title
Representative
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Elk Grove
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Citywide
Parcel #
127-0170-003
Other Location Info
Elk Grove, CA. Sacramento County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities [Section 15301]
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA requires analysis of agency approvals of discretionary “projects.” A “project,” under CEQA, is defined as “the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). The proposed Project is a project under CEQA.
The Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Section 15301 applies to projects that consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. The Project involves façade improvements to add minor modifications to an existing commercial building in Old Town Special Planning Area. The exterior improvements include new awnings, lighting, repainting of roof and new sliding glass door. There is no expansion of use or other physical site improvements. The building and/or property is not located in the City’s historic district, and the building is not eligible for the local register.
All public services and facilities are available to the existing building, and the area is not considered environmentally sensitive. Staff reviewed the proposed Project and did not find any evidence that special circumstances exist that would create a reasonable possibility that the proposed Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the proposed Project qualifies for exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 provides exceptions to when the use of a Categorical Exemption is appropriate. Specifically, State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2(f) states that a categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an existing building. The exterior modifications will not create a substantial change to the existing building as the modifications are minor. In addition, the site is consistent with the land use designations and zoning in the Old Town Special Planning area and would not contribute to significant cumulative impacts beyond what is anticipated under the General Plan and it’s EIR (NO. 2017062058). The Project site is previously disturbed, developed and is surrounded by commercial development. The site does not contain scenic highway or other scenic resources. The site does not contain hazardous materials and is not on any active hazard materials site lists. The site is not historic and is not part of the historic district. No other special circumstances exist that would create a reasonable possibility that the proposed Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the Project qualifies for the exemption under State CEQA guidelines Section 15301 and no further environmental review is required.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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