Christophel Grading Permit (GRAD2023-00010/ CEQA2024-00011)

The Christophel Grading Permit (GRAD2023-00010/CEQA2024-00011) is a local government permitting action issued by the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department for a project located at 16061 Norte Rd in Atascadero, California. The project involves major grading on a 3.50-acre parcel within the Residential Suburban land use category to construct building pads, a pedestrian pathway, two retaining walls, an accessory dwelling unit, and a detached garage. The scope of work includes the disturbance of approximately 0.12 acres and the movement of 225 cubic yards of cut and fill. The project has been granted a Notice of General Rule Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), as it was determined to have no significant environmental impact on biological, cultural, or geological resources. Compliance is required under the San Luis Obispo County Code, specifically Section 22.10.040 regarding archaeological resources. Administrative oversight is managed by Division Manager Eric Hughes, and the only financial obligation identified is a 90.00 dollar county documentary handling fee.