Kelly Mine Exploratory Drilling
Summary
SCH Number
2025060107
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Kelly Mine Exploratory Drilling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2025
Document Description
A temporary use permit for an exploratory drilling program consisting of 32 auger holes with a depth of approx. 40 feet to access mineral potential within the Kelly Mine SW Silicified Ridge Area on a 145.89-acre parcel in unincorporated Ridgecrest.
Contact Information
Name
Maryn Wells
Agency Name
San Bernardino County
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Chris Boyer
Agency Name
EnviroMine Inc
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Approx. 740 sq ft northeast of the intersection of Randsburg Cutoff Rd and Osdicke Rd.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
rill pads will be accessed by existing dirt roads and trails. The applicant has included protected plants on the site plan to demonstrate avoidance of protected plants while accessing drill locations. After completion of all drilling activities and boring abandonment, drill holes will be backfilled with original native material and filled with 5% cement grout. The sites will be left in their natural condition, with no grading required. Reseeding efforts will also be minimal, reflecting the project's focus on preserving the natural landscape.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15183
Reasons for Exemption
Mineral resource extraction and processing are typical uses described within the Resource/Land Management Land Use Category established in the Countywide Policy Plan. Mining activities are allowed within the Resource Conservation land use zoning district with a temporary use permit if under one acre and provided SMARA Section 2714(d) is not exceeded.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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