SLO Country Club / Minor Use Permit; N0DRC2023-00056 (ED24-102-PL)
Summary
SCH Number
2024080165
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
SLO Country Club / Minor Use Permit; N0DRC2023-00056 (ED24-102-PL)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/6/2024
Document Description
A request by the San Luis Obispo Golf and Country Club for a Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00056) to modify the allowed fence height to 35 feet for safety netting between the existing golf course and tennis courts. This includes the replacement of 324 linear feet of existing safety netting with an extension of 121 linear feet for additional protection. Safety netting was previously approved by Minor Use Permit D940003P. The proposed project is located within the Recreation land use category and is located at 255 Country Club Drive, approximately 1.5 miles south of the City of San Luis Obispo. The site is in the San Luis Obispo Sub Area North of the San Luis Obispo Planning Area.
Contact Information
Name
Shawn Monk
Agency Name
County of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Luis Obispo
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93401
Parcel #
044-571-026
Other Location Info
255 Country Club Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a General Rule Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which states that activities are exempt from CEQA if it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Given the specific nature of this project, which involves actions that do not result in any substantial physical changes to the environment, it clearly falls under this exemption. This project involves administrative, organizational, or personnel-related activities, or involves activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment. Thus, the project inherently carries no potential for significant environmental impact, justifying its classification under the
General Rule Exemption.
In addition, the project site is not located within a sensitive resource area or critical habitat. The installation of each pole will result in minimal ground disturbance, affecting less than a square meter of surface area per pole. Unlike reflective surfaces that often cause fatal bird strikes, the netting will be bird friendly. Furthermore, the netting may serve as an additional resting place for various bird species, enhancing the site's compatibility with local wildlife. The extension will be 121 feet in length and will be located between the existing tennis courts and golf green. Both facilities are used daily and are highly disturbed. These factors contribute to the determination that the project will have no significant impact on the environment, supporting its qualification for a General Rule Exemption.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301; Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The project is also eligible for an Existing Structures Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, which includes the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The scope of work proposed aligns with these criteria as it pertains to the repair and maintenance of existing structures without significantly increasing the existing capacity or footprint of the facilities. Such activities do not involve significant alterations to the structures or the environment, ensuring minimal environmental impact. This classification ensures the project benefits from streamlined CEQA processing while still adhering to environmental protection principles.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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