Title
PLN220054 - ROSSEEL GEERT & POWELL TRACY TRS
Administrative hearing to consider allowing transient use of an existing residential property for remuneration.
Project Location: 282 Corral De Tierra, Salinas, CA 93908
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project, allowing transient occupancy for remuneration at an existing residential property, qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from section 15300.2 apply.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project, allowing transient occupancy for remuneration at an existing residential property, qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and that none of the exceptions from section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit to allow transient use of a residential property for remuneration.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Applicant: Geert Rosseel
APN: 416-351-005-000
Parcel Size: 2.5 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 5.1 acres per unit with a Design Control overlay district or "RDR/5.1-D"
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
This Administrative Permit was scheduled for an administrative decision hearing on March 15, 2023. After distribution of the notice, eight public comment letters on the project were received, which are attached to this report as Exhibit C. Two of the comment letters were supportive of short term rental applications. The other six were opposed to the project, and one included a request for a public hearing. Therefore, in accordance with Title 21 section 21.70.060, this Administrative Permit is being referred to a public hearing, as there is substantial evidence of public controversy or opposition to the proposesed use. ...
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