Cookie Trust Addition
Summary
SCH Number
2024121121
Public Agency
Santa Barbara County
Document Title
Cookie Trust Addition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/24/2024
Document Description
Case No. 23CDH-00032: The project is a request for a Coastal Development Permit with Hearing to allow the demolition of an existing 52 square foot (SF) balcony, the construction of a 920 SF addition with a new 32 SF balcony to an existing single-family dwelling, a 27 SF addition to a second balcony, a 27 SF utility platform to elevate mechanical equipment above the flood hazard area and exterior renovations including the replacement of windows and doors. Additionally, the existing elevated 420 SF beach-side deck will be partially demolished, for a new area of 220 SF. A new 205 SF lower beach deck is proposed along with hardscape and landscape improvements. The addition to the single-family-dwelling will be constructed on piers and the understory of the proposed addition will serve as a 2-car carport. Grading will include approximately 35 cubic yards of cut and 75 cubic yards of fill. No trees are proposed for removal.
Case No. 23MOD-00021: The project is a request for a side setback Modification to allow a 2-foot encroachment into both side setbacks. The total area of encroachment is approximately 12 SF of habitable space and approximately 4 SF of decking into the east side setback and approximately 8 SF of habitable space into the west side setback. The encroachment is less than 20 percent of each side setback area.
Case No. 24CUP-00022: The project is a request for a minor Conditional Use Permit to allow an approximately 8-foot tall redwood perimeter fence, 8-foot tall entry gate, and 8-foot tall trash enclosure in the front and side setbacks. The perimeter fencing is approximately 509 linear feet in length and the trash enclosure is approximately 46 SF.
Contact Information
Name
Kathleen Volpi
Agency Name
County of Santa Barbara
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated areas (Toro Canyon)
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93108
Total Acres
0.40
Parcel #
005-410-014
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303, 15305
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project does not involve unusual circumstances, including future activities, resulting in or which might reasonably result in significant impacts which threaten the environment. The exceptions to the categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines are:
(a) Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located – a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies.
This exception to the categorical exemption does not apply as the project will not be located in a designated sensitive environment area. No significant vegetation will be removed to accommodate the project. The closest mapped ESH is located over 300 feet from the subject parcel. No known archaeological or historical resources will be affected by the project.
(b) Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.
This exception to the categorical exemptions does not apply because there are no significant incremental or measurable cumulative impacts associated with successive projects of this type in the same place over time. Future additions to the existing single-family dwelling and accessory structures on this parcel or on adjacent parcels developed in compliance with applicable ordinance requirements would not have a significant cumulative impact and are common place. The subject property is located in the 8-R-1 zone district with similar uses and development density on adjacent properties.
(c) Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.
This exception to the categorical exemptions does not apply because there is not a reasonable possibility that the activity proposed will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. The project constitutes continued residential use of the parcel. There are no unusual environmental circumstances associated with the site.
(d) Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.
This exception to the categorical exemptions does not apply because the project site is not visible from any designated state scenic highway. Furthermore, the project additions to the existing single-family dwelling and deck, new fencing, trash enclosure, front gate, and landscape alterations all fall below the maximum height limit for the R-1 Zone. There will be no damage to scenic resources, no native or specimen trees will be removed as part of this project.
(e) Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
This exception to the categorical exemptions does not apply since the project site is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code (hazardous and toxic waste sites). In addition, there is no evidence of historic or current use of disposal of hazardous or toxic materials on the project site.
(f) Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
This exception to the categorical exemptions does not apply because no archaeological or other cultural sites are known to exist on the property. Furthermore, there is no grading or ground disturbance proposed as part of the project.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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