San Bernardino Valley College Student Housing Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060718
Public Agency
San Bernardino Community College District
Document Title
San Bernardino Valley College Student Housing Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/16/2026
Document Description
The proposed project involves the development of four 4-story buildings at the San Bernardino Valley College campus -- two student housing buildings and two workforce housing buildings by The Annex Group through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) with the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD). The project would provide new student housing beds, workforce housing units, and supporting amenities, along with a ground floor commercial component and associated parking. The project is subject to review and approval by the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) and would be designed to comply with all applicable DSA standards for educational and residential facilities.
Contact Information
Name
Steven J Sutorus
Agency Name
San Bernardino Community College District
Job Title
Director of Fiscal Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Bernardino
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
South of SBVC bounded by Lytle Creek, E Grant Ave, S Hillcrest Ave, & Inland Center
Zip
92408
Total Acres
18.23
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC 21080.66 (AB 130)
Reasons for Exemption
The SBVC Student Housing Project would qualify as statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 21080.66 of the California PRC because the Project is a mixed-use residential development surrounded by urban uses. The Project is not located within a sensitive area and meets applicable minimum density requirements. The Project type would not result in a land use conflict due to being exempt from local zoning regulations as specified by CA Education Code Section 81055 (AB 648) and satisfies the requirements for CEQA statutory exemption under PRC 21080.66 (AB 130). The Proposed Project’s eligibility for Statutory Exemption under AB 130 is possible in conjunction with the provisions of AB 648. The Project would not be eligible under AB 130 alone, as the Project would not be consistent with the existing General Plan land use and zoning designations. However, Section 81055 of the Education Code permits development of student housing on property owned or leased by a community college district or state property to address California’s growing affordable housing shortage. The Project Site is located entirely on parcels that would be owned by the District for the construction of an affordable student housing development and would meet the exemption requirements as codified in Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.66.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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