Domestic Well for the Brent Sparlin Property (CEQ 26-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2026020421
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Domestic Well for the Brent Sparlin Property (CEQ 26-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/11/2026
Document Description
The Project site is located just east of the City of Tulare and is not within any Urban Development Boundary and is zoned AE-40 (Exclusive Agricultural 40 acre minimum). The property owner is requesting an administrative variance for construction of a new (replacement) well to supply the property with water for the domestic uses consistent with the existing zoning. The location of the new well is unable to comply with the minimum setback requirements from an animal/fowl enclosure. The contractor will install a 100' annular seal to eliminate the risk of contamination on the new well site. The beneficiary of the Project is the property owner.
Contact Information
Name
Danielle B Folk
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Gary Mills
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Michael Washam
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Associate Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
J&O Well Drilling
Agency Name
J&O Well Drilling
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Tulare
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Avenue 240
Parcel #
150-150-027
Township
19s
Range
25E
Section
32
Base
MDBM
Other Location Info
12956 Avenue 240 {Prosperity Ave),
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
This action is consistent with Section 15303 Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures; in this instance, the new structure will provide water for the residence in the AE-40 zoned property. Also, construction of a well is subject to Tulare County Ordinance Code Part IV: Health, Safety and Sanitation Chapter 13; Construction of Wells. Therefore, the application of CEQA Section 15303 is applicable and appropriate for this Project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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