Purchase Variance; N-DRC2025-00049; ED26-0059

Barry Purchase has requested a variance (N-DRC2025-00049 / ED26-0059) from the County of San Luis Obispo to allow grading on slopes exceeding 30% for the construction of a new residential project in Cayucos, California. The proposed development on a 0.9-acre vacant parcel at the southeast corner of Cerro Gordo Avenue and Shearer Avenue includes a 2,483 square-foot three-level single-family residence, a 695 square-foot attached two-car garage, and 598 square-feet of decking. The project will result in approximately 2,500 square-feet of land disturbance within the Estero Planning Area. The project has been granted a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as no significant environmental impacts are expected. Due to the site's location in a Geologic Study Area with high landslide potential, the project must adhere to strict geotechnical engineering standards and peer-reviewed reports from GeoSolutions and Cotton, Shires and Associates. Compliance requirements include the implementation of fugitive dust control measures, adherence to U.S. EPA Tier 2 diesel engine standards, stormwater pollution prevention, and hazardous material spill response protocols. The lead agency for oversight and inspection is the San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building.