Title
Public Hearing to consider an appeal by Gonzalo Narez from the May 13, 2024, decision by the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner to deny a Poultry Hobbyist Exemption application request for a Rooster Keeping Operation.
Physical Address of Property: 19205 El Cerrito Way, Aromas, North County Area Plan
(APN: 141-091-029-000)
Proposed CEQA action: Find the Board of Supervisor's denial of the Poultry Hobbyist Exemption and the appeal by Gonzalo Narez is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270- Projects which are disapproved.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the appeal is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15270- Projects which are disapproved;
b. Deny the appeal by Gonzalo Narez from the May 13, 2024, decision by the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner to deny a Poultry Hobbyist Exemption application request for a Rooster Keeping Operation; and
c. Deny the Gonzalo Narez Poultry Hobbyist Exemption request from a Rooster Keeping Operation permit.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Teresa Narez
Property Owner: Gonzalo Narez ET AL
APN: 141-091-029-000
Address: 19205 El Cerrito Way, Aromas
Parcel Size: 5 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, B-6 Zoning Overlay (RDR/B-6)
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
SUMMARY:
This is an appeal filed by Gonzalo Narez (Appellant) to the denial of Appellant's request for a Poultry Hobbyist Exemption determination by the County of Monterey Agricultural Commissioner. The attached resolution (Attachment A) reflects staff's recommendation to deny the appeal.
On March 18, 2024, Appellant, who maintains a rooster keeping operation on the property located at 19205 El Cerrito Way, Aromas, applied to the County Agricultural Commissioner for a Poultry Hobbyist Exemption to the requirement of obtaining a Rooster Keeping Operation Permit from County Health Hitchcock Road Animal Services (...
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