Kelly Mine Exploratory Drilling
Summary
SCH Number
2024110779
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Kelly Mine Exploratory Drilling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/22/2024
Document Description
A temporary use permit for an exploratory drilling program consisting of the construction of nine (9) drill pads for the evaluation of the mineral potential within the Kelly Mine SW Silicified Ridge Area on a 145.89-acre parcel
Contact Information
Name
Maryn Wells
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Land Use Services
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Ridgecrest
Counties
Kern, San Bernardino
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Cross Streets
Randsburg Cutoff Rd and Osdicke Rd.
Parcel #
050316109
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 Minor Alterations to Land and 15183 Projects
Reasons for Exemption
Drill pads will be accessed via existing dirt roads. Protected plants have been identified on the site plan and will be avoided. After completion of all drilling activities and boring abandonment, each pad will be graded to the approximate original contour of the surrounding topography and left in a roughened condition. Salvaged topsoil will be spread over the disturbed area as a seed bed and then planted with a weed-free native seed mix. Therefore, the minor temporary use will not have permanent effects on the environment. Additionally, mineral resource extraction and processing are typical uses described within the Resource/Land Management Land Use Category established in the Countywide Policy Plan. Mining activities are allowed within the Resource Conservation land use zoning district with a use permit.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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