Notice of Exemption: Environmental Determination (ED25-045) Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00016)
Summary
SCH Number
2025110831
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Notice of Exemption: Environmental Determination (ED25-045) Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00016)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/20/2025
Document Description
A request by the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a Minor Use Permit / Coastal Development Permit (C-DRC2024-00016) to allow for a remodel and addition to the existing Hearst San Simeon Bus Maintenance Facility. The project includes the replacement of approximately 7,800 square-feet of asphalt paving area to accommodate two new bus stalls, an EV charging station island, and improved traffic circulation. The proposed project is in the Commercial Retail and Recreation land use categories, located at 750 Hearst Castle Road in the Community of San Simeon. The project is in the Coastal Zone and North Coast Planning Area.
Contact Information
Name
Dane Mueller
Agency Name
County Of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Brad Michalk
Agency Name
Authorized Agent
Job Title
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated San Simeon
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Zip
93452
Parcel #
011-242-011
Other Location Info
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452, County of San Luis Obispo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 3, & 4 Section: 15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, included as “Construction or installation of park facilities, such as fencing” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; and the minor public or
private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not include the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees”.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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