Benzinger Replacement Well
Summary
SCH Number
2026080904
Public Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Benzinger Replacement Well
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/25/2026
Document Description
A new domestic well is proposed on the property identified as APN 314-111-006-000 at 5383 Kneeland Road to be constructed by Rich Well Drilling and Pump Service, Inc. The property is owned by Sicily and Mark Benzinger. The subject parcel is compliant with the Subdivision Map Act because a building permit for a single-family residence (BLD-26531-08-0102AOB2) was issued. Per the application, the proposed well is estimated to use 144,000 gallons per year for domestic use.
Contact Information
Name
Stuart Dickey
Agency Name
Rich Drilling and Pump Service, Inc.
Job Title
Driller
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Portia Saucedo
Agency Name
Humboldt County Planning Department
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Kneeland
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Parcel #
314-111-006-000
Other Location Info
The project is in the Kneeland Area at 5383 Kneeland Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project was found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act for the following reasons. The project is exempt from environmental review per Sections 15303, which applies to new small structures. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15300.2 apply to the project. Therefore, the project may be found to be exempt from environmental review the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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