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Centerpointe at Natomas Crossing Commercial Development (P25-015) [Noticed 07/24/2026; Published 07/24/2026]
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01399
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Location
Location: 2200, 2210, 2230, 2240, 2250, 2260, 2280, & 2290 Del Paso Road APN: 225-2990-001-0000 to 225-2990-003-0000, 225-2290-012-0000, 225-2290-014-0000, 225-3000-001-0000 to 225-3000-004-0000, & 225-3000-008-0000, District 1
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, pass a Motion recommending that the City Council adopt: 1) a Resolution determining the project is exempt from review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning); 2) an Ordinance rezoning 10.18-acres from the Employment Center (EC-50-PUD) zone and Natomas Crossing Area 1 Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the General Commercial (C-2-PUD) zone and Natomas Crossing #1 PUD; 3) a Resolution amending the Natomas Crossing Area 1 PUD Schematic Plan to redesignate 10.18-acres from Office to Office, Commercial or Residential; and 4) a Resolution adopting findings of fact and conditions of approval for: a) a Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide approximately 8.66-acres into three commercial lots, two common lots, and two lots for future development in the C-2-PUD zone; b) Site Plan and Design Review of the Tentative Subdivision Map layout and the construction of two 6,300 square foot retail buildings, one 9,000 square foot office building, and associated site improvements; and c) Tree Permit for the removal of one private protected tree.
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Contact
Contact: Deja Harris, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5853, DNHarris@cityofsacramento.org; Zachary Dahla, Senior Planner, (916) 808-5584, ZDahla@cityofsacramento.org; Community Development Department
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Presenter
Presenter: Deja Harris, Associate Planner, (916) 808-5853, Community Development Department
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Applicant
Applicant: Jordan Cohen, 19six Architects, 1715 R Street, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95811
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Property Owner
Property Owner: Centerpoint at Natomas Crossing, 4029 Cayente Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
Centerpoint at Natomas Crossing Phase I LLC, 4029 Cayente Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
Centerpoint at Natomas Crossing Phase II LLC, 4029 Cayente Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
Centerpoint at Natomas Crossing Phases III & IV, 4995 Murphey Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
I S Mayall Investment LLC, 790 Hawkcrest Circle, Sacramento, CA 95835
Barbara H Hanna Revocable Trust, 388 Weymouth Way, Chico, CA 95973
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Background
3-Resolution: Adopting The Modified Initial Study
4-Ordinance: Rezone
5-Rezone Ordinance - Exhibit A
6-Resolution: Natomas Crossing PUD Schematic Plan Amendment
7-Exhibit A: Natomas Crossing PUD Schematic Plan
8-Resolution: Findings of Facts and Conditions of Approval for Tentative Subdivision Map, and Site Plan and Design Review
9-Exhibit A: Project Plans
10-Comments
11-Presentation
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The applicant is requesting entitlements to allow for the construction of two 6,300 square-foot retail buildings and one 9,000 square-foot office building on a 2.86-acre portion of an existing office development (Centerpointe) that currently consists of six office buildings southeast of the Del Paso Road and Truxel Road intersection in North Natomas. The project site is currently zoned Employment Center (EC-50-PUD) zone within the Natomas Crossing Area 1 Planned Unit Development (PUD). As a part of this project, the applicant is requesting to rezone and amend the PUD Schematic Plan designation of the entire office development to provide greater flexibility in the reuse of existing office buildings and increase the available land within the city to be developed with office, commercial, and residential uses. This project requires the following entitlements:
1. Rezone of 10.18-acres from the Employment Center (EC-50-PUD) zone and Natomas Crossing Area 1 Planned Unit Development (PUD) to the General Commercial (C-2-PUD) zone and Natomas Crossing Area 1 PUD.
2. PUD Schematic Plan Amendment to amend the Natomas Crossing Area 1 PUD to designate the site for office, retail, and residential.
3. Tentative Subdivision Map to subdivide approximately 8.66-acres into three commercial lots to contain the new retail and office buildings, two common lots, and two vacant lots for future development.
4. Site Plan and Design Review of the Tentative Subdivision Map layout and the construction of two 6,300 square foot retail buildings, one 9,000 square foot office building, and associated site improvements.
5. Tree Permit for the removal of one private protected tree.
Rezones require approval from the City Council. In accordance with Sacramento City Code section 17.808.310, all entitlements associated with a single development proposal are reviewed and decided at the highest level of required for the project. Thus, the project requires a recommendation from the Planning and Design Commission to forward to the City Council for final decision.
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Public/NeighborhoodOutreachComments
Public/Neighborhood Outreach and Comments: As part of the application review process, the proposed project was routed to Natomas Chamber of Commerce, Natomas Community Association, North Natomas Community Association, North Natomas Community Coalition, Preservation Sacramento, Civic Thread, and Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates.
Staff received comments from Civic Thread expressing the following recommendations regarding the proposed development:
• Provide a pedestrian and bike path throughout the development and connection to Del Paso Road Truxel Road.
• Incorporate secure and conveniently located bicycle parking near all building entrances to support short- and long-term use.
Staff Response: The project will improve pedestrian connections by providing an additional concrete pathway connection from Truxel Road and Del Paso Road to the subject site connecting to the existing pedestrian network within the office development. New pedestrian pathways are included within the project area and enhanced paving is utilized to differentiate the path of travel. Additionally, 14 bicycle parking spaces are provided within the development adjacent to building entrances and paths of travel.
Staff posted the site with an early notice at time of planning application submittal. Staff also mailed hearing notices to all property owners and residents within 500 feet of the project site and posted the site 10 days prior to the public hearing. At the time of writing this report, staff has not received any comments, aside from those mentioned above.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations:
Although the property is subject to a development agreement that vested development rights as of July 24, 1997, the project is being analyzed under the City’s current land use and development regulations because the property owner is seeking to change the development plan of the property by rezoning the property from what was approved under the development agreement.
2040 General Plan
The 2040 General Plan designation for the subject site is “Employment Mixed Use”. This designation is intended to buffer residential uses from more intense industrial and service commercial activities and to provide compatible employment uses near higher-density and mixed-use housing. The designation provides for a range of light industrial and high technology uses. The EMU designation generally applies to industrial areas that are next to residential neighborhoods. Allowable uses include the following: light/advanced manufacturing, production, distribution, repair, testing, printing, research, and development; service commercial uses that do not generate substantial noise or odors; accessory office uses; retail and service uses that provide support to employees; compatible residential uses such as live-work spaces or employee housing; hotels and motels; care facilities; assembly facilities; and compatible public and quasi-public uses. The project is consistent with the EMU designation in that it provides employment generating uses and services uses adjacent to existing residential development and future light rail.
In addition to the project’s consistency with the EMU designation, staff also finds that the project is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies:
Goal LUP-1. A compact urban footprint and sustainable development pattern with infrastructure that supports efficient delivery of public services while protecting surrounding open space lands.
Policy LUP-1.8 Jobs-Housing Balance. The City shall encourage a balance between job type, the workforce, and housing development to reduce the negative impacts of long commutes and provide a range of employment opportunities for all city residents.
Staff Response: The proposed retail and office use supports the goal of providing a jobs-housing balance by providing employment opportunities within a mixed-use area that includes residential and commercial developments. By introducing new retail and office uses, the project offers direct jobs and indirect economic benefits to nearby businesses. Additionally, its location within a well-connected urban area and next to a future light-rail station, minimizes the need for long commutes, as it is accessible to both the local workforce and residents, thereby contributing to a sustainable development pattern.
Goal LUP-4. Walkable, transit-oriented centers and corridors that concentrate new jobs, housing, and entertainment opportunities to support frequent, reliable transit service and foster connected, accessible neighborhood
Policy LUP-4.1 Transit-Supportive Development. The City shall encourage increased residential and commercial development intensity within ½-mile of existing high-frequency bus stops and existing and planned light rail stations, bus rapid transit stations, and commuter rail stations to support more frequent, reliable transit service and vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.
Policy LUP-4.2 Incentivizing Infill. The City shall consider a range of incentives to attract development to centers, corridors, and sites, including the following:
• Prioritization of capital investment strategies for infrastructure, services, and amenities to support development;
• Economic incentives (e.g., fee reductions, regulatory exemptions, or tools such as enhanced infrastructure financing districts (EIFDs), Opportunity Zones, and Enterprise Zones);
• Streamlined development review, environmental review, and permitting processes;
• By-right entitlements for development projects consistent with applicable zoning;
• Ministerial approval of infill housing and mixed-use projects consistent with objective development and design standards;
• Public-private partnerships; and
• Proactive solicitation of development.
Staff Response: As a part of this project, the applicant proposes to rezone the site and amend the Natomas Crossing Area 1 PUD. The proposed rezone replaces the Employment Center zoning with a more flexible zone (C-2) that can better adjust to fluctuating market conditions while the PUD Schematic Plan amendment generalizes the PUD designation to “commercial, office, & residential.” Both will allow for the proposed office and retail development as well as facilitate future commercial, office, and residential uses on-site by eliminating the support retail restrictions of the Employment Center zone and the need for subsequent PUD amendments. This allows for future projects consistent with objective development standards to be reviewed at a staff-level in accordance with Chapter 17.808 of the Planning and Development Code, streamlining the development review process and setting the stage for meaningful mixed-use development. Further, the rezone and PUD amendment promote the reuse of existing office buildings within the development for other uses that may have previously been prohibited. Overall, the proposed rezone and PUD schematic plan amendment are consistent with the goals and policies of the 2040 General Plan.
North Natomas Community Plan
The project site is located within the North Natomas Community Plan Area of the 2040 General Plan. The vision of the Community Plan Area is to exemplify a culturally diverse, healthy, and friendly place to live, with safe neighborhoods, walkable and bikeable streets, vibrant and unique public spaces and attractions, and high-quality new development. This project is consistent with the vision of the community plan area in that the use provides a high-quality new development and improves existing bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. Staff also finds that the project is also consistent with the following North Natomas Community Plan (NNCP) policy:
Policy NN-LUP 1.3 Encourage a Balanced Mix of Land Uses. The City shall encourage a balanced mix of residential, commercial, employment, and public uses to promote a vibrant community and reduce the need for extended commutes.
Staff Response: The proposed retail and office contributes to the balance of land uses in the area by introducing a commercial use that complements nearby residential, office, and hotel developments. The retail uses support local businesses by accommodating visitors and business travelers, further promoting economic activity and reducing the reliance on long commutes to access similar services elsewhere. The retail and the office uses provide for a range of employment opportunities for nearby residents. Additionally, the proposed development will be located in close proximity to a future light rail station which will eventually provide employees with high-quality public transit connections to the rest of the regional light rail and bus system.
Natomas Crossing Area 1 Planned Unit Development
The subject site is located within Area 1 of the Natomas Crossing PUD, which was originally adopted in 1997. While the PUD does not contain specific goals or policies exclusive to retail and office development, it establishes standards and guidelines that apply to commercial development, within the designated development area. These guidelines focus on ensuring compatibility with the surrounding context and achieving high-quality site planning and architectural design. Key standards that apply to the proposed commercial development include:
• Building Design and Materials: Variation in building facades should be achieved, in part, by using a variety of materials along each street, including, but not limited to, stucco, wood siding, stone and brick. Street elevations should be broken with porches, reveals, recesses, trim elements and other architectural features to provide visual interest.
• Site Layout and Orientation: The building and entrances must be oriented to enhance the streetscape and promote pedestrian activity. Parking areas should be screened from public view with landscaping and architectural elements.
• Landscaping: A comprehensive landscaping plan is required to complement the development and provide shading and buffering. The use of drought-tolerant and native species is encouraged to align with sustainability goals.
Staff Response: The proposed commercial development is consistent with these standards and guidelines, ensuring compatibility with the surrounding development and contributing to the overall vision for Area 1 of the Natomas Crossing PUD. The project utilizes a mix of materials along with push/pull elements along highly visible facades to create an enhanced, pedestrian-friendly development that aligns with the intended character of the area. Parking for this site is located away from the public roadway with spaces located at the interior of the site and screened from public view by the buildings. Further, the project creates a high-quality, pedestrian-friendly development that aligns with the intended character of the area and supports its role as a commercial hub.
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EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: On February 27, 2024, the City of Sacramento adopted the 2040 General Plan, which became effective on March 28, 2024. The City of Sacramento also certified a Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) associated with the 2040 General Plan on February 27, 2024. The General Plan MEIR is a master EIR, prepared pursuant to Section 15169 of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations §15000 et seq.). The General Plan MEIR analyzed full implementation of the General Plan and identified measures to mitigate the significant adverse impacts associated with the General Plan to the maximum extent feasible.
Pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines, where a project is consistent with the development density established for a property under an existing general plan, community plan, or zoning ordinance for which the City already certified an EIR, additional environmental review is not required “except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site.”
The City prepared a Modified Initial Study/15183 Checklist that supports the conclusion that the proposed project would not result in any significant impacts that: 1) are peculiar to the project or the project site; 2) were not identified as a significant effect in the General Plan MEIR; 3) are potentially significant off-site impacts and cumulative impacts which were not discussed in the prior MEIR prepared for the General Plan; or 4) were previously identified significant effects, and which as a result of substantial new information that was not known at the time that the General Plan MEIR was certified, were determined to have a more severe adverse impact than discussed in the General Plan MEIR.
The Environmental Services Manager has, based upon the analysis and conclusions of the Modified Initial Study/15183 Checklist, the project is exempt from further review. The Initial Study/15183 Checklist is available on the City’s EIR webpage at:
<https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/community-development/planning/environmental/impact-reports>
200-Year Flood Protection: State Law (SB 5) and Planning and Development Code chapter 17.810 require that the City must make specific findings prior to approving certain entitlements for projects within a flood hazard zone. The project site is within a flood hazard zone and is an area covered by SAFCA’s Improvements to the State Plan of Flood Control System, and specific findings related to the level of protection have been incorporated as part of this project. Even though the project site is within a flood hazard zone, the facilities of the State Plan of Flood Control or other flood management facilities protect the project to the urban level of flood protection. This is based on the SAFCA Urban Level of Flood Protection Engineer’s Reports accepted by the City Council on October 21, 2025 (Resolution No. 2025-0283).
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning and Design Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council based on the findings and subject to the conditions listed within Attachments 3-10. The proposal complies with the goals and policies of the 2040 General Plan in that it activates an underdeveloped infill site with compatible employment uses, near higher-density and mixed-use housing while contributing to the variety and diversity of the uses within the existing employment center. Further, Planning Staff supports the new development as the project is appropriately scaled in height and massing, provides high-quality architecture, and will streamline future infill development while promoting the retention and reuse of the existing buildings within the development.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
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Sustainability
Sustainability: Not applicable.
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Commission/Committee Action
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
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