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PLN210270 - LARA EDWARD & VIDAL ROSA G HERNANDEZ
Public hearing to consider the conversion of an existing detached structure into a 425 square foot guesthouse and a 775 square foot attached workshop and to allow the guesthouse to exceed 12 feet in height.
Project Location: 49 Hillcrest Road, Royal Oaks, North County Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1. Find the Finding the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines, and that there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the CEQA guidelines; and
2. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow conversion of an existing detached structure into a 425 square foot guesthouse and a 775 square foot attached workshop; and
b. Coastal Development Permit to allow guesthouse to exceed 12 feet in height.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Eli De Los Santos
Property Owner: Eduardo Lara
APN: 117-081-017-000
Parcel Size: 28,314 square feet
Zoning: Medium Density Residential with a maximum gross density of four units per acre in the Coastal Zone or “MDR/4(CZ)
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The subject parcel is located in a residential neighborhood and is currently developed with a 1,674 square foot single family home and a 1,200 square foot workshop. The applicant proposes to covert a 425 square foot portion of the existing 1,200 square foot shop into a guesthouse that exceeds 12 feet in height.
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