Morro Ranch Grading Permit (GRAD2024-00046 / ED25-0155
Summary
SCH Number
2025070776
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Morro Ranch Grading Permit (GRAD2024-00046 / ED25-0155
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/18/2025
Document Description
A request for a Major Grading Permit (GRAD2024-00046) to allow for the construction of a pond used for agricultural irrigation. The proposed agricultural pond will disturb approximately 5.07 acres of the 350-acre parcel, including 86,701-cubic-yards of cut and fill. The proposed project is within the Agriculture land use category and is located at 1750 Highway 41 W, in the Estero Planning Area of the Coastal Zone.
Contact Information
Name
Dominic Dal Porto
Agency Name
County of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Tyson Favis
Agency Name
Pacific Well Drilling
Job Title
Managing Member
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Morro Bay
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93442
Total Acres
350
Parcel #
073-031-030
Other Location Info
1750 Highway 41 W Morro Bay, CA 93442
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes grading for the construction of an irrigation pond to be used for on-site agriculture. The applicant has designed the grading and site improvements to minimize site disturbance. This project, as proposed, meets all applicable community standards for development.
The project does not require mitigation measures and will not result in the removal of any heritage oak trees. Avoidance measures have been conditioned to avoid any special status species should they be present at the time of construction (SWCA, 2024).
The project is not located near a stream or in an area with known archaeological resources; therefore, impacts to cultural resources are not anticipated. In the unlikely event resources are uncovered during grading activities construction activities shall cease and the Department shall be notified (Central Coast Archaeological Research Consultants, 2024).
The project area has low potential for liquefaction, and low potential for landslides based upon the site’s characteristics (GeoSolutions, 2024). The Geotechnical Engineering Report contains geologic elements with recommendations for construction that will be incorporated into the project.
Existing grading and drainage regulations will adequately address surface water quality impacts during construction and permanent use of the pond. 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.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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