CITY OF MURRIETA
1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562 ● (951) 304-CITY (2489) ● www.MurrietaCA.gov
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: County Clerk and Recorder's Office FROM: City of Murrieta County of Riverside Planning Division
2724 Gateway Drive 1 Town Square
Riverside, CA 92507 Murrieta, CA 92562
Project Title: Development Plan Permit 2023-00027 / Conditional Use Permit 2024-00028 (MTA Tire)
Project Applicant: Melinda Reyes, DMA Architect & Engineering, 41197 Golden Gate Circle, #103, 951 -698-0332
Description of Project: Proposal to develop and operate a 4,995 square foot commercial building with a mezzanine and 6 service bays on a 0.68 acre vacant lot with parking, a trash enclosure, and landscaping.
Project Site Size: 4,995 square foot building area within 0.68 acre vacant lot.
Project Location: East of Madison Avenue and south of Murrieta Hot Springs Road, (APN: 910-490-015).
Public Agency Approval: On September 11, 2024, the City of Murrieta Planning Commission made the determination that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines , Section 15332 – In-fill Development.
Exempt Status: (check one)
_X Categorical Exemption: Class 32 (Section Number 15332 – In-fill Development) The activity is not subject to CEQA (Section 15061(b)(3))
Statement of Reasons Supporting the Finding that the Project is Exempt: The project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332-In-Fill Development, based on the following findings:
The City of Murrieta conducted an environmental review which determined that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 because the project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulation. The project site is less than five (5) acres and is substantially surrounded by urban uses. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The project would n ot result in any significant effects relating to traffic noise, air quality, or water quality. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services and is not on any hazardous substances list.
Contact Person: Rod Salazar, Assistant Planner Phone Number: (951) 461-6061
Signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________
Received for Filing: (To be completed by the County)
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