Consistency Determination (CD2023-0017) - Stagecoach Community Garden
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024030958
Public Agency
City of Carlsbad
Document Title
Consistency Determination (CD2023-0017) - Stagecoach Community Garden
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/26/2024
Document Description
Consistency determination to construct and operate an outdoor 6,700-squarefoot community garden at the southeast section of the Stagecoach Community Park.
Contact Information
Name
IZZAK MIRELES
Agency Name
CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DIVISION
Job Title
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Carlsbad
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
3420 CAMINO DE LOS COCHES
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Class 1)
Reasons for Exemption
The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall. therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities, and includes the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The community garden is within the existing developed footprint of the Stagecoach Community Park. Additionally, the improvements transform an unprogrammed part of the park into usable space for residents and would not interfere with the current operation and design of the park.
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA" ), and its implementing regulations ("CEQA Guidelines") adopted by the Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, list classes of projects that have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and as a result are exempt from further environmental review under CEQA. City staff completed a review of the project and potential environmental impacts associated with the project pursuant to CEQA and concluded that the project qualified for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The CEQA Guidelines include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and which shall. therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 is a Class 1 exemption for existing facilities, and includes the Revised 04/19 operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The community garden is within the existing developed footprint of the Stagecoach Community Park. Additionally, the improvements transform an unprogrammed part of the park into usable space for residents and would not interfere with the current operation and design of the park.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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