Staplemann Major Grading Permit; GRAD2024-00126/ED26-0143
Summary
SCH Number
2026090454
Public Agency
San Luis Obispo County
Document Title
Staplemann Major Grading Permit; GRAD2024-00126/ED26-0143
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/11/2026
Document Description
A request by Judy Staplemann for a Major Grading permit to grade on slopes over 10% to construct a building pad and driveway for a single-family residence. The project will result in the approximate disturbance of 1.5-acres on a 351.09-acre site including 4,400-cubic-yards of cut and fill. The project site is within the Agriculture (AG) land use category and is located at 810 O’Conner Way. The site is within the San Luis Bay Inland Sub Area South of the South County Planning Area.
Contact Information
Name
Blake Maule
Agency Name
County of San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Judy Staplemann
Agency Name
Property Owner
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Luis Obispo
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Zip
93405
Total Acres
351.09
Parcel #
067-061-051
Other Location Info
810 O’Conner Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 15303; Class: 3
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Class 3 consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. The proposed project involves the construction of a new single-family residence with attached garage and basement, an approximately 1,800-foot paved driveway along the existing alignment, a septic system, and associated utility infrastructure. The project is limited to one single-family residence, involves only minor site improvements, and does not involve significant amounts of hazardous substances. Special-status plants, sensitive natural communities, and jurisdictional waters will be avoided, and the design ensures no substantial adverse change to historical resources. Therefore, the project qualifies for this exemption.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is also covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the activity is not subject to CEQA. [Reference: State CEQA Guidelines sec. 15061(b)(3), General Rule Exemption].
The project site is located outside of designated San Joaquin Kit Fox habitat and therefore does not require species-specific mitigation measures. No heritage oak trees or other native tree species will be removed as part of the proposed development. Additionally, no special-status plant species will be impacted by the proposed development and all known occurrences of special-status species will be avoided.
The project is not located near a perennial stream or in an area with known archaeological resources; therefore, impacts to cultural resources are not anticipated. Any intermittent drainage features on or near the site will not be disturbed by the limited scope of work. 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 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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