Title
PLN220131 - GARCIA REYNALDO JR & KAPIOLANIE
Consider construction of a new 848 square feet single family dwelling with 86 square feet covered porch and the conversion of an existing 704 square feet detached garage into an accessory dwelling unit.
Project Location: 11260 Poole Street, Castroville
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines, and none of the exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Design approval to allow the construction of a new 848 square feet single family dwelling with 86 square feet covered porch and the conversion of an existing 704 square feet detached garage into an accessory dwelling unit.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Mark Norris
Property Owner: Reynaldo Jr and Kapiolanie Garcia
APN: 030-105-011-000
Parcel Size: 0.12 acres or 5,300 square feet
Zoning: Community Plan or “CP”
Land Use Designation: Medium Density Residential - MDR-C
Plan Area: 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. 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.
Note: The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
HCD-Planning
HCD-Engineering Services
Castroville Community Services District
Castroville Land Use Advisory Committee
The proposed project was reviewed by the Castroville LUAC on March 5, 2024. The LUAC recommended approval of the project as proposed by a vote of 3-0 with one member abstaining. See Exhibit C.
Prepared by: Marlene Garcia, Assistant Planner, 5114
Reviewed and Approved by: Anna Ginette Quenga AICP, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet
Exhibit B - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations, Colors and Materials
Exhibit C - Castroville LUAC Minutes
Exhibit D - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; HCD-Planning; Marlene Garcia, Planner; Anna Ginette Quenga,
AICP, Principal Planner; Reynaldo Jr and Kapiolanie Garcia, Property Owner; Mark
Norris, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Planning
File PLN220131