Coral Sea Village Project – Community Information Meeting Q&A Summary
Mare Island Community Meeting – April 22, 2026
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What measures will be taken to reduce construction impacts such as dust, noise, traffic, and wildlife disturbance?
The project is subject to conditions of approval, municipal code requirements, and applicable air district regulations. These include standard construction mitigation measures to minimize dust, noise, and environmental disruption. All requirements will be reviewed during the building permit process to confirm compliance by the applicant, and the formal approval letter and final conditions of approval will be made publicly available on the Coral Sea Village development project page.
When will residents be able to review construction mitigation measures?
Mitigation measures and conditions of approval will be available during and after the building permit review process. These documents will be posted publicly on the Coral Sea Village Development Project webpage.
What are the permitted construction hours?
• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sundays & holidays: No construction permitted
Can Saturday construction hours be restricted?
While Saturday construction is allowed by municipal code, restrictions may be considered as part of the project’s conditions of approval if agreed upon by the applicant.
Is the sewer infrastructure adequate for this project?
The Coral Sea Village subdivision’s sewer system was designed to support the subdivision’s sewer flow and built in accordance with District Standards in 2017-2019. Upon completion of construction and again in 2026, the system was inspected and confirmed to be in good working order and operational.
How will construction traffic be managed?
The approved truck route will primarily utilize Railroad Avenue to Azuar Drive just south of the traffic circle, and then onto James Capoot Street to gain access to the project site, which will avoid the residential areas. The City will review and confirm appropriate construction traffic routing prior to the start of construction.
How will bridge construction and traffic congestion be handled?
Bridge construction is ongoing and expected to continue for approximately another year. The City will evaluate construction timing and traffic routing to minimize conflicts prior to the start of construction.
Are there safety concerns related to current bridge conditions?
Concerns raised about safety (including pedestrian hazards) have been noted, however they are outside the direct scope of this project. See response above about review of construction timing/routing, as it relates to any bridge safety concerns.
How long will construction take?
Buildout of the project is expected to take approximately 2 years, assuming a start in summer 2026. Development will occur in phases for both single-family and multi-family units, with a typical release schedule of approximately 4 units per phase and approximately 15-16 phases for the single family, and one 1 building per phase and 7 phases for the multi-family portion of the project. Each phase of the single family is expected to take approximately 7 months to compete, and each multi-family building approximately 8-10 months to complete.
When was the project originally approved?
The subdivision was originally approved in May 2004, with home plans approved around 2007. A summary of the history of the previous approvals associated with Coral Sea Village can be found on the Coral Sea Village Development Project Webpage.
What are the next steps in the approval process following the community meeting?
Final conditions of approval will be drafted and a new 14-day public notice of ‘pending director action’ will be mailed to adjacent properties owners with XX feet of the site and emailed to the interested parties list, prior to a final approval by the Planning and Development Services Director. Followed approval of the planning entitlement, there will be a 10-day appeal period. Any person may appeal a Director’s decision of a project pursuant to the requirements of VMC Section 16.602.14 (Appeals). An appeal to the Planning Commission shall be filed within 10 days of the date of the decision, by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk. Such appeal shall state the reason or reasons for the appeal and why the appellant believes they are adversely affected by the decision of the Director. Such appeal shall not be timely filed unless it is received with the required filing fee of $1,616.71, as noted in the Master Fee Schedule. In the event an appeal period ends on a weekend or any day that City Hall is closed, the appeal period shall end at the close of business on the next consecutive business day.
How much will the homes cost?
Home prices have not yet been determined. The developer is currently evaluating market conditions.
Are the multi-family units rentals or for sale?
The multi-family units will be for-sale attached homes.
Will there be a homeowners association (HOA)?
Yes, the multi-family portion will have an HOA. The single-family homes are expected to have CC&Rs but not be part of the same HOA as existing homes.
Will the new homes be included in the Community Facilities District (CFD)?
Yes. Both single-family and multi-family home parcels are already included in the existing CFD.
Will additional homes reduce CFD costs for current residents?
No. Existing homeowners’ CFD assessments are not expected to change. While new homes will contribute more funds to the CFD, additional maintenance costs associated with the development would offset any potential rate reduction for the broader district.
Is a change to the CFD boundary required for the project?
No. The subdivision already has a recorded final map and the parcels are existing and are already within the boundary of the CFD.
Will new police or fire services be added due to increased population?
This project was previously approved in 2004, which was also when the demands for police and fire were originally considered and mitigated, as it relates to the new development proposed. No further changes to these services are proposed or required in conjunction with buildout of the subdivision.
Will a new or supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared?
The Mare Island Specific Plan EIR analyzed the subject area as a planned development for residential use and the proposed project is consistent with what was analyzed as part of that EIR. Documents related to the Mare Island Specific Plan and the previously certified EIR can be found at the following link.
Mare Island Specific Plan EIR Documents
Why is a newer environmental review not required given the age of the project?
Environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not come with defined expiration dates, and as such, individual projects are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The City has reviewed the project proposal and tentatively determined that the existing Mare Island Specific Plan EIR adequately covers this project. The work to create the subdivision improvements and creation of the existing lots has already been completed. Construction of the individual homes will not create new impacts to the environment as those impacts were analyzed with the previous EIR and the existing lots have already been graded and prepared as building pads with no sensitive habitat. Therefore, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the State CEQA Guidelines and no further environmental review is required. The final environmental determination will be included with appropriate supportive findings and analysis, in the Director approval letter for the project. l.
Are there updates on the Connelly Corridor project?
Updates on this project can be found on the Planning Division’s VALUE List (which is updated quarterly) and this project was also specifically discussed during the April 27th, 2026, Special City Council Meeting.
Will residents receive a transcript of what was discussed during the meeting?
In lieu of a written transcript for the community meeting, the actual recorded meeting video has been posted online, and this FAQ was prepared to help provide quick answers to common questions/concerns. A full written transcript of the meeting can be made available upon request.
Will the vacant park lots within the subdivision be improved as part of this project?
Yes. Proposed park improvements for the central park (Parcel A), as well as the two mini park lots (Parcels B and C), are being reviewed under a separate permit. Installation of the park lots will be constructed by Mare Island Company as required while the proposed homes are under construction, and completed prior to occupancy of the first home.