Minor Modification No. MIM 25-030 and Research Request No. REA 25-035 to modify Special Use Permit No. PSP 18-017

Gregory Wiersma Farms is seeking approval to modify its existing Special Use Permit to construct a 2,087 square-foot residence and a 440 square-foot office adjacent to its walnut dehydrator facility located at 29779 Road 52 in Visalia, California. The request, documented as Minor Modification No. MIM 25-030 and Research Request No. REA 25-035, is being processed under Tulare County’s jurisdiction through the Resource Management Agency and is eligible for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically Class 3 Sections 15303(a) and 15303(c), which cover the construction of small structures on agricultural lands. The project does not involve federal funding or procurement, and no Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, federal contracting mechanisms, or cost breakdowns are applicable. The modification is intended to support the operational needs of the agricultural enterprise by providing on-site housing and administrative space, with the applicant designated as the sole beneficiary. The approval process is administrative and environmental, not procurement-based, with the County of Tulare serving as the lead agency responsible for permitting, oversight, and final acceptance. No formal contract value, payment instructions, accounting codes, or invoicing systems are detailed, as this is not a federally funded agreement. Point of contact for the application includes the Chief Planner and Environmental Planner at the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, with submissions required by October 20, 2025, to the agency’s office in Visalia. There are no specified performance metrics, delivery schedules, inspection protocols beyond CEQA compliance, or federal certifications, nor are there any requirements related to packaging, marking, labor standards, security clearances, or socioeconomic status declarations. The project is treated as a minor land use adjustment under state environmental law, with construction activities subject only to standard local building codes and the conditions of the exempted classification, and no supplemental documentation or attachments are enumerated in the submitted materials.