Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113
Summary
SCH Number
2025081163
Public Agency
City of Fresno
Document Title
Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/26/2025
Document Description
Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113 proposed to fully develop the subject parcel with a temporary truck trailer parking lot with 89 parking spaces. On-site improvements will include fully paving the parcel, a block wall along the western property line, chain-link fencing with privacy slats on all other property lines; and off-site improvements will include curb, gutter, and sidewalk per city standards.
Contact Information
Name
Steven Martinez
Agency Name
City of Fresno
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Luke Risner
Agency Name
Precision Civil Engineering
Job Title
Senior Associate Planner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Name
Aldi Ramirez
Agency Name
Shehadey Family Foods
Job Title
Chief of Staff
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fresno
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
North “H” Street and North Palm Avenue
Total Acres
3.44
Parcel #
458-240-39
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Under Section 15332/Class 32
Reasons for Exemption
Under Section 15332/Class 32, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA requirements when the project is characterized as in-fill development meeting the following conditions:
a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.
The proposed project is consistent with the Light Industrial planned land use and zoning designations, the Tower District Specific Plan, the Downtown Neighborhoods Community Plan, and the Fresno General Plan.
b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses.
The proposed project is located within City limits, occurs on a ± 3.44-acre site, less than the five-acre maximum, and is surrounded by industrial and railroad uses. Existing industrial uses are located to the north, east, and south, and the property to the west contains railroad tracks. Therefore, it can be concluded that industrial and railroad uses substantially surround the site.
c) The project has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
The project site is a previously developed lot with the former industrial buildings demolished in the summer of 2025. Most special-status animal species known to occur in the region are not expected to occur within the project area based on the lack of suitable habitat, lack of connectivity to natural areas, and frequent site disturbance. Furthermore, the absence of trees at the Project site eliminates the potential for migratory bird species to nest. Therefore, the Project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.
d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
? The project will not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, or air quality. This is because the project does not propose new or expanded operations but instead proposes the consolidation of existing truck parking. The dairy currently uses two properties for their truck parking: one located approximately a quarter mile from the new proposed lot at 450 East Belmont Avenue, and the other located approximately one mile away from the new proposed lot at 1705 Fresno Street. Main dairy operations occur within one-tenth of a mile of the proposed parking facility. The consolidation of truck parking will reduce traffic along “H” Street which will consequently reduce emissions from truck travel. Moreover, the relocation of parking from the existing Belmont site will eliminate truck parking near residential homes therefore eliminating truck travel and noise away from the homes.
? The project will not result in any significant effects on water quality because the project site will be paved and graded to ensure water runoff will be directed to the proper drainage systems. Therefore, stormwater will not percolate into the ground potentially causing an effect on ground water quality.
e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
The project has been reviewed and conditioned by the City of Fresno Public Works, Public Utilities, and Fire departments. Given the conditions of approval, the site will be adequately served by all required utilities, including sewer, water, and solid waste, as well as public services.
Therefore, the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32.
None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to the project. Furthermore, the proposed project is not expected to have a significant effect on the environment. A categorical exemption, as noted above, has been prepared for the project and the area is not environmentally sensitive.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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