Northpointe Apartments Project

The Northpointe Apartments Project, managed by the City of Modesto in Stanislaus County, involves the development of approximately 17.7 acres located east of Chapman Road. The project requires a General Plan Amendment and a Specific Plan Amendment to transition 12.44 acres from Regional Commercial to Mixed Use and 5.26 acres from Professional Office to Mixed Use 4. This new Mixed Use 4 designation allows for development standards and uses associated with the C-2, R-2, R-3, and MU-P zoning districts. The primary scope of work includes the construction of a 240-unit multi-family apartment community across nine residential buildings on 10 acres, alongside approximately 15,000 square feet of commercial space on 7.7 acres for future uses such as a restaurant and culinary academy. The project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and is proceeding under a Mitigated Negative Declaration, with a public review period scheduled from August 5 to September 3, 2026. Key compliance requirements include adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Act for all sidewalk and curb modifications and following strict protocols for the discovery of archaeological remains or human burials, which include notifying the County Coroner and retaining a Native American monitor. The project also mandates compliance with the Kiernan Business Park Specific Plan and the maintenance of floodplain management ordinances to support the FEMA Flood Insurance Program. Primary points of contact for the project include Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development, and Josh Smith, Senior Planner.