Madden Grading Permit – GRAD2023-00064
Summary
SCH Number
2026071267
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Madden Grading Permit – GRAD2023-00064
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2026
Document Description
Request for a Major Grading Permit by Michael Madden (RBLD2023-00147) to authorize the construction of a Metal barn and an electrical utility trench. The proposed project would disturb approximately 0.31 acres of the 20.71-acre parcel and involve approximately 1,695 cubic yards of cut and fill. The project site is designated Residential Rural and Residential Suburban and is located at 120 West 19th Street within the North County Planning Area
Contact Information
Name
Eric Hughes
Agency Name
County Of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Division Manager - Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Micheal Madden
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Paso Robles
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Zip
93446
Total Acres
20.71
Parcel #
018-141-032
Other Location Info
120 W 19th St Paso Robles, CA 93446
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project includes grading for the construction of a 3,500-square-foot metal barn within the Residential Rural and Residential Suburban land use categories. The project site has access to an existing roadway network that is adequate to serve the proposed development. The applicant has designed the grading and site improvements to minimize site disturbance, resulting in a relatively small disturbance area of approximately 0.31 acres.
The project site is located within the North County Salinas River Sub Planning Area and is subject to the applicable provisions of the County Code. As proposed, the project complies with all applicable General Plan, Area Plan, and County Code development standards. In addition, the proposed barn would be constructed in an area that is not designated as Prime Farmland and would not result in the conversion of Prime Farmland to a non-agricultural use.
The project will not result in impacts to special status plant and animal species known to exist within the project area. Therefore, the project will maintain compliance with local policies and ordinances protecting biological resources.
The project is not located near a stream or in an area with known archaeological resources; therefore, impacts to cultural resources are not anticipated. In the unlikely event resources are uncovered during grading activities, implementation of County Code Section 22.10.040 (Archaeological Resources) would be required, which states:
A. Construction activities shall cease, and the Department shall be notified so that the extent and location of discovered materials may be recorded by a qualified archaeologist, and disposition of artifacts may be
accomplished in accordance with state and federal law.
B. In the event archeological resources are found to include human remains, or in any other case when human remains are discovered during construction, the County Coroner shall be notified in addition to the Department so proper disposition may be accomplished.
The project area will not be impacted by geologic conditions, and all geotechnical recommendations have been incorporated into the project design, if applicable. Existing grading and drainage regulations will adequately address surface water quality impacts during construction and permanent use of the residence. The project will conform to the applicable General Plan and Area Plan standards, and no measures beyond those required by County Code are necessary to address the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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