Brooks Minor Use Permit; N-DRC2023-00027 ED24-110

The Brooks Minor Use Permit (N-DRC2023-00027) is an authorization granted by San Luis Obispo County to Laura Brooks for major grading activities at 1947 Ridge Road, located approximately 0.5 miles north of the Atascadero city limits. The project involves constructing a driveway to provide access to a future building pad for a single-story 594 square-foot residence and associated site improvements, including a septic leach field. The work will take place across three parcels (APNs 039-341-009, -010, and -011) totaling 50.64 acres, with the specific project area disturbing approximately 1.35 acres and involving 1,040 cubic yards of cut and 690 cubic yards of fill. The project is situated within the Residential Rural land use category of the Salinas River Sub-Area and has been granted a Notice of Exemption from CEQA, as it is determined to have no significant environmental impact. Compliance requirements include adhering to General Plan and Area Plan standards, as well as County Code Section 22.10.040 regarding archaeological resources, which mandates the cessation of work and notification of the Department and County Coroner if artifacts or human remains are discovered. Additionally, pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and special-status species are required if work occurs between February and August. The administrative filing fee for this permit was 81.00 dollars.