161 Rancho Drive Residential Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026071229
Public Agency
City of San Jose
Document Title
161 Rancho Drive Residential Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2026
Document Description
The project is a Site Development Permit to allow the demolition of all existing buildings on site totaling approximately 5,366 square feet and the removal of 31 trees for the construction of a new 3-story, 14-unit apartment building on an approximately 0.66-gross-acre site.
Contact Information
Name
Nhu Nguyen
Agency Name
City of San Jose
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Tri Nguyen
Agency Name
161 Rancho LLC
Job Title
Developer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Jose
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Zip
95111
Parcel #
497-07-022
Other Location Info
161 Rancho Drive, San Jose, CA 95111
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32; CEQA Guidelines Section 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed residential project is consistent with the general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies, as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The 0.66-acre project site is located within the city limits and is within an urbanized area with adequate sewer, water, and electricity service. Lastly, the project would not result in significant impact to applicable resources such traffic, noise, air quality, and water quality.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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