Smith Major Grading Permit (GRAD2025-00177 / ED25-0165)

Jefferey Smith has applied for a Major Grading Permit (GRAD2025-00177 / ED25-0165) from San Luis Obispo County to construct a 1,399-square-foot single-family residence with a 504-square-foot attached garage, a septic system, and associated site improvements on a 2.02-acre parcel located approximately 50 feet west of the corner of Play Doe Lane and Maverick Way, about 6.5 miles east of Paso Robles, California, within the El Pomar-Estrella Sub-area of the North County Planning Area. The project will disturb roughly 0.57 acres (25,000 square feet) of the parcel, involving 580 cubic yards of earthwork through cut and fill operations. The property is classified under Agricultural land use and is subject to strict environmental protections due to the presence of San Joaquin Kit Fox (SJKF) habitat. As a result of this, the permit approval is contingent upon full compliance with CEQA-mandated mitigation measures, including a $1,425 in-lieu fee payment to The Nature Conservancy, pre-construction den surveys conducted by a County-approved biologist, daily biological monitoring during all ground-disturbing activities from February through October, and strict adherence to operational restrictions such as nighttime work cessation, 25 mph speed limits on-site, prohibition of pets, and use of animal-proof waste containers. All excavations deeper than two feet must be equipped with escape ramps or covered overnight, and materials must be inspected before movement to prevent wildlife entrapment. Fencing must allow unimpeded SJKF passage, and all construction access must remain within designated routes. The applicant, a private individual, is not required to provide federal contracting information such as UEI, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications, as this is a local land-use permitting action, not a federal procurement. The permit is administered by the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department, with Dane Mueller serving as the primary contact. Acceptance of the project’s compliance is the responsibility of the County, which will verify adherence to CEQA, the California Endangered Species Act, and federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. Failure to meet any condition may result in permit revocation, enforcement action, or civil penalties. Payment for permits and fees is handled manually through the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office using check, cash,