Acquisition of Strathearn Ranch
Summary
SCH Number
2025030493
Public Agency
University of California
Document Title
Acquisition of Strathearn Ranch
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/12/2025
Document Description
Upon approval and closing, the University will be conveyed a 99-percent interest of real property located at Tres Pinos, San Benito County, California (Strathearn Ranch or “Property”). Strathearn Ranch is a bequest under a Living Trust. The Regents approved establishing the Strathearn Ranch Reserve as a separate reserve under the Natural Reserve System (NRS) and the land was be transferred to the NRS.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Harrington
Agency Name
University of California
Job Title
Director of Physical and Environmental Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Tres Pinos
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
APNs: 025-380-0010, 025-390-0010, 025-390-0030, 025-390-0070, 025-230-0010, 025-230-0060, and 025-150-0030
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guideline Section 15301;
Reasons for Exemption
The University has determined that the proposed land ownership transfer is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061). The land ownership transfer is also categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) because there will be no expansion of the existing use and 15325 (Class 25, Transfers of Ownership of Interest in Land to Preserve Natural Conditions and Historical Resources) as the transfer to the NRS will preserve the existing open space and habitat.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines 15325 Transfers of Ownership of Interest in Land to Preserve Natural Conditions and Historical Resources
Reasons for Exemption
The land ownership transfer is also categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15325 (Class 25, Transfers of Ownership of Interest in Land to Preserve Natural Conditions and Historical Resources) as the transfer to the NRS will preserve the existing open space and habitat.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)3 - Common Sense Exemption
Reasons for Exemption
The University has determined that the proposed land ownership transfer is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061).
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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