1350 Front Street and 345 W. Ash Street Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024081032
Public Agency
Department of General Services
(DGS)
Document Title
1350 Front Street and 345 W. Ash Street Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/26/2024
Document Description
The project proposes to construct two mixed use towers, including active commercial uses and affordable housing in the City of San Diego's Downtown Community Plan (DCP) area. he California Department of General Services (DGS) solicited a request for qualifications (RFQ) No. 4 21 in accordance with E.O. N 06 19 to lease the surplus property to enhance affordable housing opportunities pursuant to Government Code Section 14671.2. The overall targeted development on both sites combined is 2,221,320 square feet of development in two 41 story towers, containing up to 1,541 units and earning its FAR either through the City's state density bonus law program (up to 159 very low income units, 249 low income units, 497 moderate income units with a mix at ;;?:100 percent AMI and ~120 percent AMI, and 636 market rate units) or the City's Complete Communities program (up to 159 very low income units, 63 low income units ~60% AMI, 186 low income units ~80% AMI, 497 moderate income units with a mix at ;;?:100 percent AMI and ~120 percent AMI, and 636 market rate units). The project would include parking, ground floor retail, landscaping, a Green Street Promenade, and amenities for residents. The project description from the Consistency Evaluation is incorporated by reference for further details. DGS on behalf of the State of California has executed a Ground Lease Option Agreement (Lease Option Agreement) that commits the State to a definite course of action relating to the Ground Lease as stated therein. The beneficiaries of the Project in addition to the future market rate and affordable housing tenants, include the project applicant as lessee
Contact Information
Name
Jeff Newbury
Agency Name
CA Dept. of General Services - Asset Management - Excess Sites
Job Title
Sr. Real Estate Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Front and Ash
Total Acres
2.7
State Highways
I-5
Railways
Coaster, AMTRAK, BNSF
Airports
SDIA
Waterways
San Diego Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15332, Class 32
Reasons for Exemption
The project is consistent with Criterion A, General Plan and Zoning, Criterion B, Urban Location, Criterion C, Sensitive Biological Resources, Criterion D, Significant Effects, and Criterion E, Exiting Utilities. There are no exceptions to the CEQA exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 that apply to the project.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15168, 15162, and 15180
Reasons for Exemption
Sections 15168, 15162, and 15180 of the CEQA Guidelines also apply as potential impacts associated with future development within the DCP area are addressed in prior FEIRs.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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