Slippery Rock Ranch Modification

The Slippery Rock Ranch Modification, identified by Case No. 25MOD-00001, is a project managed by the County of Santa Barbara located at 1735 N. La Patera Lane in Goleta, California. The primary objective of this modification is to reduce the standard 50-foot street centerline setback by 19.1 feet, resulting in a new 30.9-foot setback. This adjustment is required to facilitate the development of five agricultural accessory structures currently being processed under a separate Land Use Permit. The structures include three 198-square-foot as-built animal barns, one 120-square-foot as-built animal barn, and the relocation of an existing 440-square-foot haybarn. The project will take place within a previously graded and disturbed area on a 165.93-acre parcel zoned AG-ll-100 and will not result in any changes to land use or density. The project has been granted a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, as it involves minor alterations to land use limitations with no anticipated significant environmental impacts. Findings confirm that there will be no tree removals and no adverse effects on sensitive habitats, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources. The site is serviced by the Goleta Water District, an existing septic system, and the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, with access provided via N. La Patera Lane. Key points of contact for the project include Planner Kevin De Los Santos and Attorney Martin Meeks.