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File #: ZA 25-013    Name: PLN240136 - ASMA
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/18/2025 In control: County of Monterey Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 2/27/2025 Final action:
Title: PLN240136 - ASMA ESTATES INC Public hearing to consider the construction of a 2,133 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 516 square foot two-car garage. Project Location: 10361 Mc Dougall St, Castroville. Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303; and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map

Title

PLN240136 - ASMA ESTATES INC

Public hearing to consider the construction of a 2,133 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 516 square foot two-car garage.

Project Location: 10361 Mc Dougall St, Castroville.

Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303; and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.

Report

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:

a.  Find that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and

b.  Approve a Design Approval to allow the construction of a 2,133 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 516 square foot two-car garage.

 

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B).  Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.

 

PROJECT INFORMATION

Agent: Hong Qu

Property Owner: Asma Estates INC

APN: 030-122-011-000

Parcel Size: .2 acres

Zoning: Medium Density Residential - Castroville Community Plan (“MDR-C”)

Plan Area: North County Inland Area Plan & Castroville Community Plan

Flagged and Staked: No

 

SUMMARY

Staff is recommending approval of a Design Approval subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit B), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Land Use Advisory Committee meeting minutes were not available prior to this hearing. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions.  Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of a building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use. The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Superviors.

 

 

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:

HCD-Engineering Services

Environmental Health Bureau

HCD-Environmental Services

North County Fire Protection District

 

Prepared by: Joseph Alameda, Assistant Planner, x7079

Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner (WOC)

 

The following attachments are on file with HCD:

Attachments

Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, including;

                     Conditions of Approval

                     Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, and Colors and Materials

Exhibit B - Vicinity Map

 

cc: Front Counter Copy; North County Fire Protection District (Fire); HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Joseph Alameda, Project Planner; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner; Amsa Estates Inc, Property Owners; Hong Qu, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Planning File PLN240136