Site Plan Review #2025-07 - O'Reilly Auto Enterprise, LLC
Summary
SCH Number
2026050789
Public Agency
City of Los Banos
Document Title
Site Plan Review #2025-07 - O'Reilly Auto Enterprise, LLC
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/20/2026
Document Description
The project consists of the infill development and construction of a new 7,392 square foot auto parts retail store for O’Reilly Auto Parts. The project consists of associated site improvements such as grading, drainage, paving, landscaping and exterior lighting. The project is located within the Highway-Commercial Zoning District on a vacant parcel.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Ragunton
Agency Name
City of Los Banos
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Mike MacFarland
Agency Name
Project Representative
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
O'Reilly Auto Enterprise, LLC
Agency Name
O'Reilly Auto Enterprise, LLC
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Los Banos
Counties
Merced
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Mercey Springs Road and Overland Avenue
Zip
93635
Total Acres
1.16
Parcel #
424-120-032
State Highways
SR HWY 165
Schools
Grasslands Elementary School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 32 - 15332 - In-Fill Development Projects
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA provides several “categorical exemptions” which are applicable categories of
projects and activities that the Lead Agency has determined generally do not pose a risk of significant impacts on the environment. The project consists of the infill development of a 7,392 square foot auto parts retail store with associated site improvements for O’Reilly Auto Parts. The project is exempt under Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies for this exemption for the following reasons:
(a) The project is consistent with the applicable Los Banos General Plan 2042 Land Use designation and Los Banos Zoning Regulations, as the proposed use is permitted within the zoning district and is compatible with the surrounding
Commercial development;
(b) The project site occurs within the City Limits on a 1.16 acre parcel surrounded by urban uses, including existing and future commercial development and associated infrastructure;
(c) The project site is substantially surrounded by urban uses and is located within a vacant parcel lot that 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;
(d) The site is can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services, including water sewer, storm drainage, roadway access, and electrical infrastructure necessary to accommodate the proposed use;
For the reasons cited above, the project will not result in a significant environmental impact and qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
County Clerk
Merced
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Exemption
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