Belle Mer Minor Use Permit N-DRC2025-00034 / ED25-0238)

The Belle Mer Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2025-00034 / ED25-0238) is a request by Curtis and Valeska Nemetz of Valeska Nemetz, Inc. for the construction and site development of a residential property on a 1.01 acre parcel located on Paseo De Caballo in San Luis Obispo, California. The project scope includes a 4,344 square foot single-family residence with a 987 square foot attached garage, three decks totaling 1,531 square feet, a 1,200 square foot attached accessory dwelling unit with a 735 square foot garage, a pool, and other related site improvements. The development will result in 23,500 square feet of ground disturbance within the Residential Rural land use category. The project is managed by the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building, with a Notice of Determination issued on October 29, 2025, certifying that the project will not have a significant environmental impact. Compliance is verified by the Department of Planning and Building in coordination with the Environmental Coordinator and Agricultural Commissioner. Key requirements for approval include implementing standard construction practices to reduce fugitive dust emissions, providing orange barrier fencing for native vegetation, and submitting geologic reports for specific lots. Additionally, the applicant must ensure 50% screening from Highway 1 within five years of the final construction inspection and adhere to specific architectural, height, and landscaping standards to mitigate visual impacts.