Title
Public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Tracy Alford from the Chief of Planning's decision to approve the application by Christopher & Sara Bardis for a Design Approval for the replacement of an existing stucco fence at the end of existing driveway with a wood fence of the same height and length, in the same location.
(Design Approval - PLN170482/Bardis, 1525 Riata Road, Pebble Beach, Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan, APN: 008-341-026-000)
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines (REVISED ATTACHMENT B SUBMITTED VIA SUPPLEMENTAL)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Deny the appeal of the Chief of Planning's decision to approve the application by Christopher & Sara Bardis for a Design Approval for the replacement of a stucco fence with a wood fence;
b. Find the project Categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
c. Approve the Design Approval to allow replacement of an existing stucco fence at the end of existing driveway with a wood fence of the same height and length, in the same location.
A draft resolution with findings and evidence is attached for consideration (Attachment C). Staff recommends adoption of the resolution subject to two conditions of approval.
SUMMARY:
On May 16, 2017, an over-the-counter Design Approval was approved to allow the replacement of a stucco fence with a wood fence of the same height and in the same location, at 1525 Riata Road in Pebble Beach. The fence has already been replaced on the property pursuant to that Design Approval. An appeal of the decision to approve the Design Approval was submitted on June 23, 2017. The appellant contends that:
1. "The applicant misrepresented the project in the project description. The project was not for "replacement" of an existing wall of the same height and in the same location."
2. The existing ...
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