Wawona Apartments (GPA 24-76, REZ 24-79, SPR 24-79, MZM 25-01, LLA 24-78)

The City of Manteca has issued a Notice of Determination for the Wawona Apartments project, a 44-unit multifamily residential development located on Wawona Street in San Joaquin County. The project is approved through five key entitlements: a General Plan Amendment to re-designate the property to High Density Residential, a rezone to Multiple-Family Dwelling (R-3), a lot line adjustment to merge three contiguous parcels, a site plan review for physical development, and a minor zone modification allowing a 10 percent reduction in open space requirements. Environmental compliance was established through an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, which determined that the project would not have a significant environmental effect provided that specific mitigation measures are implemented. These requirements include noise control measures to meet Manteca General Plan thresholds, biological resource protections for nesting birds and burrowing owls, and strict adherence to cultural resource monitoring and geotechnical safety standards. Project coordination is managed by the City of Manteca Development Services Department, with oversight ensuring compliance with the California Building Code and local municipal ordinances regarding construction hours and air quality.