Major Grading Permit; BDI Insulation of Las Vegas Inc. GRAD2022-00113, ED24-123
Summary
SCH Number
2025041170
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Major Grading Permit; BDI Insulation of Las Vegas Inc. GRAD2022-00113, ED24-123
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/23/2025
Document Description
A request for a Major Grading Permit (GRAD2022-00113) to allow for the construction of a new approximately 5,036 square-foot single-family dwelling with attached 1,435 square-foot garage and new septic system. The proposed project will disturb approximately 0.70 acres of the approximately 1.79-acre parcel, including 5,210 cubic-yards of cut and 182 cubic-yards of fill. The proposed parcel is within the Residential Rural land use category and is located at 1978 Lake Ysabel Road, in the community of Templeton. The site is in the El Pomar-Estrella Sub Area of the North County Planning Area.
Contact Information
Name
Nicole Ellis
Agency Name
County Of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Supervisor Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
BDI Insulation of Las Vegas Inc
Agency Name
BDI Insulation of Las Vegas Inc
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Unincorporated Templeton
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93465
Total Acres
1.79
Parcel #
020-284-001
Other Location Info
1978 Lake Ysabel Road, Templeton CA, 93465
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3),
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of grading for the construction of a single-family residence and associated uses. The project is located in an Agricultural area with similar development on neighboring parcels, as it is within the Santa Ysabel Ranch Tract. The project area is located within the El Pomar-Estrella Sub Area North County Planning Area and is subject to the applicable sub-area standards outlined in County Code Section 22.94.040. This project, as proposed, meets all applicable community standards for development. Development within the Santa Ysabel Ranch is covered by a prior Negative Declaration (SCH2001021087) and this project is fully compliant with the environmental requirements and criteria. The prior Negative Declaration considered potential impacts to special-status species, trees, and archaeological resources, and designated building envelopes were assigned to each parcel within the subdivision. Development for this project will occur within the designated building envelope; therefore, no further environmental review is necessary. Except for a mapped intermittent stream and Oak trees to the southeast portion of the parcel, the project site is located within the sparsely vegetated areas of the parcel and will result in minimum vegetation removal. The project is not anticipated to impact existing Oak trees; however, the applicant has contracted a Biologist for biological monitoring. The site is mapped in an area known to contain San Joaquin kit fox; however, mitigations were addressed through the land use permit D990062D and the prior Negative Declaration (SCH2001021087). There is an open space (“open space lot A”) within the Santa Ysabel Ranch with designated habitat areas for kit fox to mitigate potential impacts. Therefore, the project does not require related mitigation measures. The project will maintain compliance with local policies and ordinances protecting biological resources. The project site is partially mapped within 100 feet of a stream but there was a prior report of archaeological monitoring and mitigations (A003546) and El Pomar/Estrella Planning Area Cultural Resources Constraint’s Analysis (A00031) conducted/prepared for Santa Ysabel Ranch. Therefore, impacts to cultural resources are not anticipated. In the unlikely event resources are uncovered during grading activities, implementation of County Code Section 22.10.040 (Archaeological Resources) would be required, which states: A. Construction activities shall cease, and the Department shall be notified so that the extent and location of discovered materials may be recorded by a qualified archaeologist, and disposition of artifacts may be accomplished in accordance with state and federal law. B. In the event archeological resources are found to include human remains, or in any other case when human remains are discovered during construction, the County Coroner shall be notified in addition to the Department so proper disposition may be accomplished. Existing grading and drainage regulations will adequately address surface water quality impacts during construction and permanent use of the residence. The project would be subject to the County’s Title 19 (Building and Construction Ordinance, Sec. 19.20.238), which ensures the new development has access to adequate utilities such as water and sewer/septic facilities. All services and utilities are available to serve the project; Santa Ysabel Ranch receives water services from the Santa Ysabel Ranch Mutual Water Company. The project will conform to the applicable General Plan and Area Plan standards, and no measures beyond those required by County Code are necessary to address the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. Additional Information: Additional information pertaining to this notice of general rule exemption may be obtained by reviewing the second page of this document and by contacting the Environmental Coordinator, 976 Osos St., Rm 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 (805) 781-5600.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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