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REFERRAL 24.1 - REBUILD STATUS FOR BURNED DOWN PROPERTY IN PAJARO
a. Consider receiving a status update regarding rebuild status of property in Pajaro just off the bridge along Porter Drive;
b. Provide direction to staff.
Project Location: North County Inland Area (APN 117-332-003-000)
Proposed CEQA action: Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the CEQA.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Receive status update regarding rebuild status of property in Pajaro just off the bridge along Porter Drive;
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY
This report provides a response regarding Planning Commission Referral No. 24.1 (Rebuild Status for Burned down property in Pajaro).
In 2017, an unprecedented fire damaged both the commercial and residential buildings located at 8 Porter Road, Pajaro, California. The residential building sustained partial damage. A building permit (17CP02147) was applied for in 2017 to repair the affected residential building. The repairs were completed, and the permit was finalized in 2018. As of today, the residential building shows no visible signs of fire damage and is occupied by residents.
The commercial building previously housed a small appliance repair store and a hair salon. Due to the fire, neither business was able to resume operations in the building. Since then, the commercial property has remained vacant, fenced off, and has contributed to community blight. Over the years, multiple code enforcement cases have been opened due to the building's poor condition. Efforts to redevelop the site began in 2020 but faced delays and challenges, ultimately resulting in the abandonment of the initial redevelopment plans. Currently, the commercial property remains vacant and fenced off. A demolition permit for the remaining structure has been submitted and is ready to proceed, pending final actions by the property owner.
DISCUSSION
In 2018, the first code enforcement case (18CE00393) w...
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