Lease Agreement Between the County of San Diego and Sorensen Greenhouses of New Mexico, Inc.
Summary
SCH Number
2025040671
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
Lease Agreement Between the County of San Diego and Sorensen Greenhouses of New Mexico, Inc.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/14/2025
Document Description
Lease agreement with Sorensen Greenhouses of New Mexico, Inc. to use approximately 5.22 acres of land consisting of existing greenhouses for cultivating cactus and other related plants for wholesale consumers, i.e., not for sale to the public, and other small structures for offices and restrooms. The agreement also includes the non-inclusive right to use the shared access road. The lease term is three years and may be extended for two additional one-year periods.
Contact Information
Name
Marcus Lubich
Agency Name
County of San Diego General Services
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Valley Center Road and Rock Hill Ranch Road
Zip
92082
Total Acres
5.22
Parcel #
188-290-71
Other Location Info
29942 Valley Center Road, Valley Center, California 92082
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The Lease Agreement between the County of San Diego and Sorensen Greenhouses of New Mexico, Inc. is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities as it involves a lease agreement to operate, repair, and maintain existing structures with no expansion of the existing use. Further, no exceptions listed in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply to the project. Additionally, the project will not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; does not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; will not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; does not damage scenic resources within a designated state scenic highway; and is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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