Redemption Church of Ojai Minor Modification To Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Variance No. 2550
Summary
SCH Number
2024110768
Public Agency
Ventura County
Document Title
Redemption Church of Ojai Minor Modification To Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Variance No. 2550
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/22/2024
Document Description
A Minor Modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Variance No. 2550 to authorize the continued operation of an assembly use (Redemption Church of Ojai) for a period of 20 years and the construction of a 5,500 square foot (sq. ft.) metal accessory building.
Contact Information
Name
Aubrie Richardson
Agency Name
Ventura County Resource Management Agency, Planning Division
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
East El Roblar Drive and South Lomita Avenue
Zip
93023
Total Acres
2.78
Parcel #
017-0-090-32
State Highways
Highway 33
Railways
None
Airports
None
Schools
Meiners Oak Elementary School, Oak Grove School, Matilija Middle
Waterways
Ventura River
Township
04N
Range
23W
Section
03
Base
SBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
As discussed in the Staff Report for the Planning Director Hearing for the project (Dated October 24, 2024), the Project was found to be exempt form CEQA under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
The State Legislature through the Secretary for Natural Resources has found that certain classes of projects are exempt from CEQA environmental impact review because they do not have a significant effect on the environment. These projects are declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental impact documents. The proposed development is a request to construct an accessory building for use as part of the existing church ministries. The proposed project qualifies for a Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) Categorical Exemption, because the proposal consists entirely of “[a]ccessory (appurtenant) structures including garages [and] carports….” (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303(e)). The accessory structure would be located in a previously disturbed area at the rear of the lot that is currently vegetated with turf and compacted dirt along the perimeter. No hazardous substances are proposed to be used, and all necessary public services and facilities are available. Therefore, the project is determined not to have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.
Further, the project will not trigger any of the exceptions to the exemptions listed under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The project site has been developed and is located in an Existing Community. The area is not in an environmental sensitivity area, there are no nearby scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources, and there are no unusual circumstances present. No further environmental review is required.
Therefore, this project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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