Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-074
Summary
SCH Number
2022020068
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-074
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/2/2022
Document Description
Special Use Permit No. PSP 21-074 requests to breed up to 350 adult Spanish Goats to graze year-round on a rotational basis on a 160-acre parcel located in the AE-80 (Exclusive Agricultural – 80 Acre Minimum) Zone. In addition, the applicant proposes to have up to 20 cows, 5 equine, and 2 swine. Livestock Guardian animals (including but not limited to dogs and donkeys) would be utilized to protect the herd against predators. Within the first year, as part of the initial phase of the project, the applicant proposes to put partitions in the existing corrals (where the goats are penned at night for predator protection) and build a pole barn (not more than 2,500 square feet) for shelter and hay storage. Also, the initial phase may or may not include up to three (3) shade structures and/or running waterlines to the pole barn or the three shade structures, to water the animals in various pasture locations. The second phase will occur in the second year and the applicant proposes to build an Ag shop (not more than 2,500 square feet). This building would include utilities.
Contact Information
Name
Hector Guerra
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Three Rivers
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
43705 North Fork Drive
Parcel #
066-010-007
Township
23S
Range
23E
Section
28
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Class 3 Section 15303(c) New Construction or Conversion of Existing Structures and not exceeding 2,500sq
Reasons for Exemption
The use of Section 15303(c) is applicable and appropriate because the project proposes to utilize existing pasture and hillside for the grazing operation and put partitions in the existing corrals (where the goats are penned at night for predator protection) and build a pole barn (not more than 2,500 square feet) for shelter and hay storage. Also, the initial phase may or may not include up to three (3) shade structures and/or running waterlines to the pole barn or the three shade structures, to water the animals in various pasture locations. The second phase will occur in the second year and the applicant proposes to build an Ag shop (not more than 2,500 square feet). This building would include utilities.
County Clerk
Tulare