Williams Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00047 / ED24-129)
Summary
SCH Number
2024110088
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Williams Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00047 / ED24-129)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/4/2024
Document Description
A request by Joe Williams for a Minor Use Permit to allow for the site grading and construction of a 3,000-square foot structure, new driveway, septic system and other associated improvements. The proposed structure will include several components within the single building footprint, including: a 1,194 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a 967 square foot garage/workshop that is accessory to the ADU, and an 839 square foot “RV” garage that is a “detached accessory structure” to the 3,108 square foot primary dwelling. Additionally, Minor Use Permit approval allows: 1) Grading and development outside of the building envelope established for Tract 1516 Lot 33. The project will result in the disturbance of approximately .71 acres on a 9.48-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located at 925 Riata Lane, approximately 1 ½ miles northeast of CA Highway 101 and approximately four miles north of the community of Nipomo. The site is in the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area.
Contact Information
Name
Lane Sutherland
Agency Name
County of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Nipomo
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93444
Total Acres
9.48
Parcel #
090-012-035
State Highways
Highway 101
Other Location Info
925 Riata Lane, Nipomo, California 93444
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. [Reference: State CEQA Guidelines sec. 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption].
The project would allow for the construction of a 3,000-square foot structure, new driveway, septic system and other associated improvements. The proposed structure will include several components within the single building footprint, including: a 1,194 square foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU), a 967 square foot garage/workshop that is accessory to the ADU, and an 839 square foot “RV” garage that is a “detached accessory structure” to the 3,108 square foot primary dwelling. The applicant provided a Biological Resources Assessment – (SWCA Environmental Consultants., June 2023) to support the general rule exemption. No special-status plant species were observed during the focused botanical field surveys and the field biologist report stated that no further studies or monitoring were recommended. County Code requirements for tree removal and requirement to notify the County in the event of biological or cultural resource findings, will provide equivalent application of measures to ensure no significant effect to the environment will occur. The applicant also provided a focused visual analysis in order to provide evidence that the relocation of the building envelope will not have any adverse visual impact on the highway review corridor. Due to the addition of applicant provided landscaping, all visual concerns are below any potential thresholds indicating potential impacts. The project, as conditioned, will be in compliance with all requirements of the County Land Use Ordinance and CEQA guidelines.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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