Thirty-one By Cartio (Planning Application RSM 26-003)
Summary
SCH Number
2026050386
Public Agency
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Document Title
Thirty-one By Cartio (Planning Application RSM 26-003)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/11/2026
Document Description
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow an auto repair services facility (Thirty-one By Cartio) in an existing 6,768 square foot building within a developed business park (Adelante Business Park). The proposed business would specialize in the customization of BMW automobiles including interior upholstery work and exterior body modifications. Major body work and heavy engine repairs would be conducted at an offsite facility. All vehicle repairs would occur within the building and no expansion to the building footprint or floor area are proposed.
Contact Information
Name
Derek Bingham
Agency Name
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Alec Cartio
Agency Name
Thirty-one By Cartio
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Rancho Santa Margarita
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92688
Other Location Info
23272 Arroyo Vista
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Class 1: Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, the proposed project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption since the proposed project will occupy an existing building located within a developed business park that will not result in a building expansion exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area and is not located within an area that is considered environmentally sensitive. All necessary public services and facilities are already available to the proposed project site, and approval of the proposed project will not result in significant adverse effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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