Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Outdoor Classroom
Summary
SCH Number
2025060208
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Outdoor Classroom
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2025
Document Description
The project is the construction of an outdoor classroom at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve near the existing barn and ranch house. The purpose of the project is to provide a facility to host educational programs in an outdoor setting.
Contact Information
Name
Lorrie Bradley
Agency Name
County of San Diego Department of Parks & Recreation
Job Title
Environmental Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Black Mountain Road/Canyonside Park Driveway
Parcel #
309-021-04-00
State Highways
Interstate 15
Waterways
Los Penasquitos Creek
Section
0
Other Location Info
12122 Canyonside Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92129
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303, 15304 and 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve Outdoor Classroom Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15303, 15304 and 15311 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 15303 is applicable because the project is the development of a small structure within an urbanized area. Additionally, the project is the development of a structure that complements the existing uses at Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve (Preserve). Section 15304 is applicable because the project will require grading in areas less than 10% slope in previously disturbed areas. Section 15311 is applicable because the project complements the other uses at the Preserve.
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; is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and does not cause adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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