CityMark Palm
Summary
SCH Number
2026080950
Public Agency
City of La Mesa
Document Title
CityMark Palm
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/26/2026
Document Description
Project proponents and beneficiaries CityMark Communities LLC proposes to construct a five-story mixed-use building comprising 114 units, including 4 lofts, 17 studios, 49 one-bedroom units, 44 two-bedroom units, and approximately 2,377 square feet of commercial lease area. Five of the 114 units are proposed to be affordable to very low-income households. The building footprint covers most of the site at ground level, which includes a parking garage, commercial spaces, residential lofts, a lobby, and a gym. 72 residential parking stalls and bike storage are proposed in the parking garage. The second through fifth floors have a C-shaped plan with residential units surrounding a second-level courtyard.
The project site is located on a vacant lot at the southwest corner of Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue. The site is zoned CD-D (Downtown Commercial/ Urban Design Overlay), and surrounding zoning is CD-D. Assessor's Parcel Number: 494-402-23-00.
Contact Information
Name
Laura Traffenstedt Merker
Agency Name
City of La Mesa
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Russ Haley
Agency Name
CityMark Communities, LLC
Job Title
Managing Partner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
La Mesa
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Palm Avenue and Allison Avenue
Zip
91942
Total Acres
0.87
Parcel #
494-402-23-00
State Highways
California
Township
La Mes
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32, CEQA Section 15332, Infill Development
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332, Infill Development, which exempts projects that are consistent with Zoning and the General Plan; located on a site of 5 acres or less that has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species; and would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The project meets the criteria for the exemption and none of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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