Azure Palms Hot Springs Resort
Summary
SCH Number
2020040332
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
Azure Palms Hot Springs Resort
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/27/2020
Present Land Use
vacant lot
Document Description
The project is for one low temperature geothermal well to supply water to a commercial spa in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County. API 065-90263
Contact Information
Name
Meri A. Meraz
Agency Name
CalGEM
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Azure Palms Hot Springs Resort
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 (14 CCR 15303)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3: The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the “Class 3” (14 CCR §15303) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines because the project is one well, a small structure, and includes installation of small new equipment where only minor modifications are made.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 (14 CCR 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land: The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the “Class 4” (14 CCR 15304) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines because the project involves the minor alteration of the condition of land and/or vegetation and does not require the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15300.2
Reasons for Exemption
Exceptions to Exemptions - CalGEM further finds that there are no exceptions to the otherwise-applicable categorical exemptions (PRC §21084; 14 CCR 15300.2(c)). There is no substantial evidence that there are any “unusual circumstances” associated with the proposed project that create a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment, and that there is no significant “cumulative impacts” resulting from successive projects of the same type in the same place. Therefore, this project is not subject to CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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