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File #: ZA 23-030    Name: PLN210117 - Elkhorn Slough Foundation
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/4/2023 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 12/14/2023 Final action:
Title: PLN210117 - THE ELKHORN SLOUGH FOUNDATION Public hearing to consider the demolition of an existing substandard 1,625 square foot single family dwelling to clear Code Enforcement violation (18CE00312), abandonment of a septic tank, and restoration of approximately 17,000 square feet of pre-developed area within 100 feet of an environmentally sensitive habitat area. Project Location: 74 Strawberry Road, Royal Oaks (Assessor's Parcel Number 131-111-014-000), North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 33 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15333, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Vicinity Map, 4. Exhibit C - Biological Assessment (LIB230283)
Title
PLN210117 - THE ELKHORN SLOUGH FOUNDATION
Public hearing to consider the demolition of an existing substandard 1,625 square foot single family dwelling to clear Code Enforcement violation (18CE00312), abandonment of a septic tank, and restoration of approximately 17,000 square feet of pre-developed area within 100 feet of an environmentally sensitive habitat area.

Project Location: 74 Strawberry Road, Royal Oaks (Assessor's Parcel Number 131-111-014-000), North County Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 33 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15333, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Dash Dunkell, Elkhorn Slough Foundation
Property Owner: The Elkhorn Slough Foundation
APN: 131-111-014-000
Parcel Size: 1.2-acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential with a maximum gross density of 5 acres per unit in the Coastal Zone or "RDR/5(CZ)"
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan (Coastal Zone)
Flagged and Staked: No

RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the demolition of an abandoned structure and restoration qualifies for Class 33 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15333, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1) A Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the demolition of an existing substandard 1,625 square foot single family dwelling (mobile home) and clear Code Enforcement violation (18CE00312), abandonment of a septic tank and restoration of approximately 17,000 square feet of pre-developed area; and
2) Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 100 feet of an environmentally sensitive habit area (ESHA).

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 6 conditions of approval.

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