1609 South Coast Highway Mixed-Use (D25-00007, RC25- 00008, DB25-00006)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090769
Public Agency
City of Oceanside
Document Title
1609 South Coast Highway Mixed-Use (D25-00007, RC25- 00008, DB25-00006)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2026
Document Description
Demolition of two commercial buildings and the construction of
a four-story 22-unit (3 affordable units) mixed use development with 1,622
square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The project site has a
General Plan land use designation of General Commercial (GC), a Local Coastal
Program land use designation of General Commercial (GC), and a zoning
designation of General Commercial (C-2).
Contact Information
Name
Dane Thompson
Agency Name
City of Oceanside
Job Title
Senior Planer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Aaron Ruby
Agency Name
SAF Ventures, LLC
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Oceanside
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1609-1615 South Coast Highway
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32; California Code of Regulations title 14, section 15332
Reasons for Exemption
In accordance with Article 19, Section 15332 of the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed project qualifies for a Class 32 “In-fill Development Projects”
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332, as the project meets all of the
applicable Class 32 criteria:
a. The proposed project is consistent with the applicable general plan
designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with
applicable zoning designation and regulations.
b. The proposed development occurs within City limits on a project site of no
more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
c. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or
threatened species.
d. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to
traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
e. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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