Teixeira Minor Use Permit / N-DRC2024-00018 / ED24-166
Summary
SCH Number
2025010422
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Teixeira Minor Use Permit / N-DRC2024-00018 / ED24-166
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/14/2025
Document Description
A request by Dean Teixeira for a Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2024-00018) to allow construction of new 4,890-square-foot single-family residence with a 1,471-square-foot attached garage, two detached barns, a swimming pool, and associated site grading and improvements. The project includes a request for major grading resulting in greater than 1-acre of site disturbance, with a disturbance of approximately 2.93-acres on a 10.31-acre parcel. The proposed project is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located on Hidden Springs Road approximately 0.5 miles from the city of San Luis Obispo (Assessor Parcel Number 076-063-031). The project site is located. The site is in the San Luis Obispo Sub Area of the San Luis Obispo Planning Area
Contact Information
Name
Blake Maule
Agency Name
County of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Luis Obispo
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Unincorporated
Total Acres
10.31
Parcel #
076-063-031
Other Location Info
0 Hidden Springs Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15303; Class: 3
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures). Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, including, per subsection (a), “One single-family residence, or a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. In urbanized areas, up to three single-family residences may be constructed or converted under this exemption.”, and per subsection (d) “Water main, sewage, electrical, gas, and other utility extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve such construction.”.
The applicant provided a Biological Resources Assessment - (SWCA Environmental Consultants., July 2024) 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 project site is approximately 530 ft away from the nearest stream, and it is not anticipated the project will impact sensitive resources, including cultural resources. The nature and scale of the proposed development, including its location on the existing slope, is similar to that of adjacent residences, and the project will not create visual impacts or significantly change the rural character of the vicinity. The project is conditioned to meet all standards related to grading, drainage, lighting and glare. Therefore, the proposed development will be consistent with County Code.
Therefore, the proposed activity qualifies for a Categorical Exemption 15303 (Class 3, New Construction of Small Structures) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 and is further 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.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3),
Reasons for Exemption
This project is also 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].
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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