Grantville Affordable Housing Project Developer Disposition Agreement

Summary

SCH Number
2024050059
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
Grantville Affordable Housing Project Developer Disposition Agreement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2024
Document Description
The project involves a Disposition and Development Agreement for 100 percent affordable housing development. Two development scenarios are being considered in this Notice of Exemption. Scenario 1: The project involves a Disposition and Development Agreement for 100 percent affordable residential developments consisting of a 203-unit, nine story family affordable building on the southern parcel and a 131-unit, seven story senior affordable building on the northern parcel. In total, the developments would include 193 studios, 30 one-bedroom, 54 two-bedroom and 56 three-bedroom units. Each of the buildings would be primarily comprised of housing units over a first level including parking, community amenities, and resident services. The units would be oriented around a common open space courtyard on the second level of each of the proposed buildings. Total building height would not exceed 100 feet. In total, the maximum building area created by the two buildings is anticipated to be 278,124 square feet, including 12,536 square feet of amenity space and parking space for up to 47 vehicles would be provided. In addition to building construction, the project would require connections to existing electrical, water, and sewer utilities at the site. Vehicular access to the parking area on the southern site would be available from Sheridan Lane, while pedestrian entry would occur along Mission Gorge Road. On the northern site, vehicular access to the parking area would be provided on the northern side of the building within the alley accessible from Mission Gorge Road or Holabird Street. Pedestrian access to the building on the northern site would be available from Glacier Avenue. The buildings are expected to be built to GreenPoint Gold standards, be fully electric, and include rooftop solar energy systems. Scenario 2: The project involves a Disposition and Development Agreement for a 100 percent affordable supportive senior residential development consisting of a 230-unit, six story building on the southern parcel and a 104-unit, six story building on the northern parcel. In total, the project would include 331 studios for seniors and 3 two-bedroom manager units. Each of the senior housing buildings would be six levels with five levels primarily comprised of housing units over a first level including parking, community amenities, and support services. The project would specifically set aside 50 percent of the proposed units as permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless seniors with special needs. The units would be oriented around a common open space courtyard on the second level of each of the proposed buildings. Total building height would not exceed 85 feet. In total, the maximum building area created by the project is anticipated to be 302,000 square feet, including 14,818 square feet of amenity space and parking space for up to 66 vehicles would be provided. In addition to building construction, the project would require connections to existing electrical, water, and sewer utilities at the site. Vehicular access to the parking area on the southern site would be available from Sheridan Lane, while pedestrian entry would occur along Mission Gorge Road. On the northern site, vehicular access to the parking area would be provided on the northern side of the building within the alley accessible from Mission Gorge Road or Holabird Street. Pedestrian access to the building on the northern site would be available from Glacier Avenue. The project is expected to be built to GreenPoint Gold standards, be fully electric, and include rooftop solar energy systems.

Contact Information

Name
Marcus Lubich
Agency Name
County of San Diego
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project

Location

Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Mission Gorge Road and Glacier Avenue
Zip
92120
Total Acres
1.3
Parcel #
458-532-22; 458-531-26

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15332
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project (both scenario 1 and 2) are consistent with the criteria required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption and would not result in significant environmental effects as documented in the CEQA Class 32 Categorical Exemption Report dated April 2024, on file with County of San Diego General Services. Both scenarios involve in-fill development consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, occur within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, have no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, will be adequately served by all required utilities and public services, and would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Further, no exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the project Additionally, the project will not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; does not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; will not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; does not damage scenic resources within a designated state scenic highway; and is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
County Clerk
San Diego

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