Acquisition of 114 Acres of Agricultural Land, and Lease-Back of 77 Acres to Seller, 5352 Beardsley Road, Ventura County, California
Summary
SCH Number
2023010172
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
Acquisition of 114 Acres of Agricultural Land, and Lease-Back of 77 Acres to Seller, 5352 Beardsley Road, Ventura County, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/11/2023
Document Description
The project involves the acquisition of 114 acres of agricultural land located at 5352 Beardsley Road (Property), Ventura County, California and the lease-back of 77 acres of the property to the seller.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Harrington
Agency Name
University of California
Job Title
Director of Physical and Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Camarillo
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
5352 Beardsley Road, Ventura County, California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The University has determined the proposed acquisition and leaseback of the Property is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities because there are no proposed changes or intensity of use to the Property. On a separate and independent basis, the acquisition and leaseback of the Property is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because there would be a change in ownership in the property with no change in use, and therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the acquisition by itself would have a significant effect on the environment. The action does not commit the University to any future redevelopment. Any future action on the property would be subject to additional CEQA documentation and approval, and is not a subject of the proposed transaction. In addition, no exception to the exemptions pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. The acquisition of the Property is also consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15004(b)(2) (2) because the University has not formally made a decision to proceed with the use of the site or otherwise taken any action that forecloses alternatives or mitigation measures that would ordinarily be part of CEQA review.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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