Title
PLN210195 - ANDERSON
Public hearing to consider construction of a new access roadway in a "VS" District and on slopes in excess of 25%.
Project Location: 28865 Underwood Rd, Toro
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1. Finding that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
a. Administrative Permit for construction of a new access roadway in a "VS" District;
b. Use Permit to allow grading on slopes in excess of 25%; and
c. A Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal to two protected trees.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Gary Anderson
APN: 416-451-034-000
Zoning: Permanent Grazing, 40 acres per unit, with a Visual Sensitivity overlay (PG/40-VS) and Resource Conservation, 40 acres per unit, with a visual sensitivity overlay (RC/40-VS)
Parcel Size: 20.89 acres
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
The property is located on Underwood Road within a rural area of Toro, approximately 5-miles southeast of Scenic Highway 68. The proposed project involves the construction of a roadway improvement which will allow access to a currently vacant parcel. Any future development will have to be assessed and permitted as applicable.
As designed and conditioned, the proposed project does not impact the public viewshed. Staff reviewed the application and found the project, as proposed, consistent with the Toro Area Plan, with the incorporation of recommended conditions of approval.
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