Title
PLN210176 - FARMER MILES C & MARIA
Administrative hearing to consider the construction of a 2,400 square foot metal barn, and associated site improvements, including grading of approximately 115 cubic yards of cut/69 cubic yards of fill.
Project Location: 16815 Blackie Road, Salinas.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorically Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and none of the exceptions listed in section 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the construction of a 2,400 square foot metal barn and associated site improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Margaret Heely
Property Owner: Farmer Miles C & Maria
APN: 133-041-019-000
Parcel Size: 5 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 5 acres per unit in the Coastal Zone or “RDR/5(CZ)” and Low Density Residential, 2.5 acres per unit or “LDR/2.5”
Plan Area: North County Coastal Land Use Plan (Coastal) and North County Area Plan (Inland)
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending approval of a Coastal Administrative Permit 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.
On February 7, 2024, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submittal of written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
Note: This project will be referred to the Monterey County Zoning Administrator if a public hearing is necessary. 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-Engineering Services
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD-Environmental Services
North County Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Christina Vu, Assistant Planner, x5139
Reviewed and Approved by: Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; North County Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Christina Vu, Planner; Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner; Farmer Miles C & Maria, Property Owners; Margaret Heely, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Laborers International Union of North America (Lozeau Drury LLP, Michael Lozeau and Juliana Lopez); Planning File PLN210176.