Sonora Square Apartments
Summary
SCH Number
2020010050
Public Agency
San Joaquin County Housing Authority
Document Title
Sonora Square Apartments
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/6/2020
Document Description
The project proposes to convert an existing commercial/office building on 401 South El Dorado Street into a residential building that would consist of 1 O apartments with associated Project-Based Vouchers. The project also proposes the construction of a multifamily residential building at the adjacent site at 2 West Sonora Street, providing an additional 9 apartments with associated Project-Based Vouchers. The purpose
of the project is to provide housing for lower-income households served by the Housing Authority.
Contact Information
Name
Gerald Jones
Agency Name
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Cross Streets
401 South El Dorado Street and 2 West Sonora Street
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15332
Reasons for Exemption
The portion of the project involving the conversion of an existing commercial/office building would be consistent with the criteria for the Class 1 categorical exemption. The conversion is an interior alteration that would not involve any addition to or expansion of the existing building or adjacent parking area, nor involve any acquisition of additional property. The proposed conversion would involve a change in land use that conforms to existing zoning and would cause no substantial increase in the intensity of use. The project would not involve any potential for significant environmental effects, as the project site is already developed. The portion of the project involving the construction of new units would be consistent with the criteria for
the Class 32 categorical exemption. The new construction site is within the Stockton city limits and is less than five acres. The proposed use is consistent with allowable land uses under the existing Stockton land use designations and zoning for the site. The site can be served with existing utilities and public services. The site, being a vacant lot in an urbanized area, has no value as habitat for any endangered, rare, or
threatened species known to exist in the Stockton area. The project would have no significant impact on traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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