New Mixed-Use Development of Residential and Commercial Units
Summary
SCH Number
2026060480
Public Agency
City of Richmond
Document Title
New Mixed-Use Development of Residential and Commercial Units
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2026
Document Description
A new 3,327 square-foot two-story mixed-use building with two ground-floor commercial units, two upper-story residential units, and a 9'-6" breezeway giving access to 3 parking spaces and rear access. This project is designed within an existing 4,000 square-foot vacant parcel. This project will provide increased housing and commercial space for the city of Richmond. Beneficiaries are those seeking commercial/residential units and future patrons of the commercial space.
Contact Information
Name
Savannah Lane
Agency Name
City of Richmond
Job Title
Associate Planner II, Contract planning staff
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Stefan Menzi
Agency Name
Menzi Architecture
Job Title
Architect
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Richmond
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Barrett Ave and 18th Street
Zip
94801
Parcel #
514-170-020
Other Location Info
Vacant Parcel West of 1725 Barrett Avenue
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15332: Class 32 - Infill Development
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from CEQA per Section 15332: Class 32 - Infill Development as it has been found to be consistent with general plan designation/zoning designations and regulations. The proposed development occurs within city limits surrounded by urban uses. The project site has no environmental value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. Approval of the project would not result in significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Additionally, the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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