PLN230013 (Conditional Use Permit)
Summary
SCH Number
2023060802
Public Agency
San Benito County
Document Title
PLN230013 (Conditional Use Permit)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/30/2023
Document Description
Business operations are as follows, Fresh produce is gathered from the Los Angeles market and brought back to the owner's address. Business operations occur in accessory structures with built walk-in cooler. Operations include loading and unloading fresh produce in order to distribute to large grocery stores in the bay area, central coast, and central valley. Trucks depart at 5am and come back around 1pm-2pm.
Contact Information
Name
Victor Tafoya
Agency Name
County of San Benito Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Osvaldo Alcala
Agency Name
Project Applicant
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Regions
Southern California
Zip
95023
Total Acres
5.23
Parcel #
025-310-013
State Highways
Highway 25
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Guidelines Class 1 of Categorical Exemptions (California Code of Regulations §15301)
Reasons for Exemption
Section §15301 Existing Facilities exemption consist of “the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alterations of existing public or private structures.” The project operates within an accessory structure that already exists. The project involves the ongoing operation and maintenance of an existing structure. Furthermore, the project states no modifications are needed to the accessory structure.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Guidelines Class 3 of Categorical Exemptions (California Code of Regulations §15303, New Construction or Conversion of S
Reasons for Exemption
Section §15303(C) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures exemption consists of “A Store, motel, office, restaurant, or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area.” The project involves the use of an existing structure that does not exceed 2,500 square feet in floor area. The project does not involve any significant expansion or alteration of the existing structure, and the use of the structure for the business operation is consistent with the industrial activities conditionally permitted under rural zoning such as agricultural processing, which is the sorting, packaging of produce in a covered and/ or enclosed structure. Uses beyond those which are permitted in the zoning district are to be restricted by zoning ordinance. Moreover, the project would be subject to conditions of approval addressing better environmental practices.
County Clerk
San Benito
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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