P25-0101 – Walmart Expansion and Fueling Station
Summary
SCH Number
2026070873
Public Agency
City of Vista
Document Title
P25-0101 – Walmart Expansion and Fueling Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2026
Document Description
The proposed project consists of a request for approval of a Plot Plan for the construction of an approximately 5,945 square foot expansion to an existing Walmart store and new fueling station located at 1800 University Drive. The subject site is located on the north side of University Drive, west of Sycamore Avenue. The proposed 5,945 square foot building expansion will maintain item pickup storage. The proposed fueling station will include a 440 square foot convenience store, fueling canopy, parking, and other associated site improvements. The parcels have a general plan designation of GC (General Commercial) and is zoned North County Square Specific Plan.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Ressler
Agency Name
City of Vista
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Lesya Morrison
Agency Name
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Parcel #
183-430-50-00 and 183-430-57-00
Other Location Info
1800 University Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class32, Section 15332 - In Fill Development Projects
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines because the proposed project involves an In-Fill Development Projects, which is a Class 32 categorical exemption. The proposed Walmart expansion and fueling station project meets the following five conditions of Class 32 exemptions: (a) it would be consistent with the applicable designations and policies of the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; (b) it would be developed within City limits on a site no more than five acres that is substantially surrounded by urban uses; (c) the project site does not contain any habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (d) approval of the project would not result in significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (e) the site is adequately served by all required public utilities and services. The proposed project consists of the construction of an approximately 5,200 square foot addition to the existing Walmart store and a new fueling station to include associated site improvements at 1800 University Drive.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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