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a. Find that the activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Establish a Land Use Advisory Committee for the Castroville Community Plan area; and
c. Amend the Land Use Advisory Committee Procedures ("Guidelines").
(Castroville Land Use Advisory Committee - REF140091/County of Monterey)
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: REF140091
Owner: County of Monterey
Project Location: Countywide
APN: N/A
Agent: N/A
Plan Area: N/A
Flagged and Staked: N/A
CEQA Action: Not a project per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution (Attachment B) to:
a. Find that the activity is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Establish a Land Use Advisory Committee for the Castroville Community Plan area; and
c. Amend the Land Use Advisory Committee Procedures ("Guidelines").
SUMMARY:
On October 3, 2014, RMA-Planning staff received a referral from the Board of Supervisors relative to the establishment of a Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) for the Castroville Community Plan area and how it would impact department resources and priorities (Referral No. 2014.06). The referral was completed and the results of the analysis were submitted to the County CAO's Office. RMA-Planning staff was then tasked to proceed with processing the establishment of the LUAC.
On November 18, 2008, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Land Use Advisory Committee Procedures ("Guidelines") (Resolution No. 08-338). Pursuant to the Guidelines, establishment of a LUAC requires the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Supervisors to make the final determination whether to create a new LUAC or change LUAC boundaries.
Additionally, establishment of a Castroville LUAC requires a revision to the LUAC Guidelines to reflect this new LUAC.
Staff further recommends that the Board of Supervisors amend Exhibit A of the LUAC Guidelines in order to add "specific plan" and "community plan" to the list of types of plans pursuant to which LUAC review of applications could occur.
DISCUSSION:
Detailed discussion is provided in Attachment A.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
No other agencies were involved.
The proposed establishment of the Castroville LUAC and revisions to the Guidelines are scheduled for consideration and recommendation by the Planning Commission on December 10, 2014. The outcome of the Planning Commission meeting was not available at the time this report was drafted. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation, staff will provide the Commission's recommendation to the Board of Supervisors prior to December 16th.
FINANCING:
Funding for staff time associated with this project is included in the FY2014-2015 Adopted Budget for RMA-Planning.
Prepared by: Anna V. Quenga, Associate Planner ext. 5175
Approved by: Mike Novo, Director, RMA-Planning, ext. 5192
Carl Holm, Interim Director Resource Management Agency
This report was prepared with assistance by Jacqueline R. Onciano, RMA Services Manager and reviewed by Mike Novo, RMA-Planning Director.
cc: Front Counter Copy; Jacqueline R. Onciano, RMA Services Manager; Anna V. Quenga, Associate Planner, The Open Monterey Project (Molly Erickson); LandWatch (Amy White); North County Non-Coastal LUAC (Members); North County Coastal LUAC (Members); Project File REF140091.
The following attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A Discussion
Attachment B Draft Board Resolution
Exhibit 1. Proposed Amendments to the Monterey County Land Use Advisory Committee Procedures ("Guidelines")