Title
PLN250009 - RC PROPERTIES LEASING LLC
Public hearing to consider exterior color and material changes, construction of a 1,450 square foot addition and tenant improvements to an existing 3,028 square foot single-story office building, construction of a 1,495 square foot attached garage, and associated site improvements, including relocating existing parking stalls.
Project Location: 22370 Portola Drive, Salinas.
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find 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) Approve a Design Approval to allow exterior color and material changes, construction of
a 1,450 square foot addition and tenant improvements to an existing 3,028 square foot
single-story office building, construction of a 1,495 square foot attached garage, and
associated site improvements, including relocating existing parking stalls.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 4 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Ismael Magana
Property Owner: Robert Silva
APN: 161-293-004-000
Parcel Size: 16,988 square feet
Zoning: Light Commercial with a Design Control overlay (LC-D)
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Joseph Alameda, Associate Planner, (831)-783-7079
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Design Approval subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), 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. The decision on this project is appealable to the Planning Commission.
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
Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Joseph Alameda, Associate Planner, (831)-783-7079
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, including;
- Conditions of Approval
- Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, and Colors and Materials
Exhibit C - LUAC Minutes
Exhibit D- Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Joseph Alameda, Planner; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner; Robert Silva, Property Owners; Ismael Magana, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Planning File PLN250009