PLN220055 (Conditional Use Permit)
Summary
SCH Number
2024101269
Public Agency
San Benito County
Document Title
PLN220055 (Conditional Use Permit)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/29/2024
Document Description
The project at 771 Olympia Avenue in San Benito County involves creating a truck and trailer parking area for agricultural operations. Salvador Barreras and two employees will manage daily operations from 8 AM to 5 PM. The site will primarily serve for parking and light truck maintenance, including inspections, fluid changes, tire rotations, brake servicing, and part replacements. The company operates 12 trucks year-round, transporting for Taylor Farms and Nunes Company, with trucks visiting the yard for maintenance weekly and parking when idle. To address noise concerns, a new parking area with base rock, driveway approach, fencing, and gates will be added at the rear.
Contact Information
Name
Victor Tafoya
Agency Name
County of San Benito Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Salvador Barreras
Agency Name
Project Applicant
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Southern California
Zip
95045
Total Acres
10
Jobs
2
Parcel #
018-130-025
State Highways
Highway 156
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption with certainty of no significant environmental effect)
Reasons for Exemption
The project’s approval conditions are designed to comprehensively mitigate environmental impacts, addressing cultural resources, noise, lighting, dust control, stormwater management, erosion, traffic safety, fire hazards, wastewater management, water quality, and hazardous materials. Located in an agricultural zone, the project aligns with the General Plan by providing truck parking and light maintenance that directly support regional agricultural operations, benefiting companies like Taylor Farms and Nunes Company. Of the 10-acre site, 83.86% will remain designated for agricultural use, with only 1.61 acres converted for parking, set back 32 feet from the nearest property line to ensure compatibility with neighboring agricultural uses.
The site is situated outside 100-year flood zones and wetlands, contains no designated critical habitats, and has a low likelihood of archaeological sensitivity, making it suitable for minimal environmental impact. Additionally, its location away from scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, and densely developed areas ensures the project’s alignment with both environmental standards and community safety, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding agricultural landscape.
County Clerk
San Benito
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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