File #: ZA 24-040    Name: PLN240075 - DIAZ-MEDINA JAIME ET AL
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/20/2024 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/26/2024 Final action:
Title: PLN240075 - DIAZ-MEDINA JAIME ET AL Consider the construction of a 1,500 square foot detached workshop and variance to allow an increase in the maximum allowable height for non-habitable structure from 15 to 17 feet. Project Location: 260 Osborn Road, Royal Oaks Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and there are no exceptions to the exemptions listed in 15300.2.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map
Title
PLN240075 - DIAZ-MEDINA JAIME ET AL
Consider the construction of a 1,500 square foot detached workshop and variance to allow an increase in the maximum allowable height for non-habitable structure from 15 to 17 feet.
Project Location: 260 Osborn Road, Royal Oaks
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines section 15303 and there are no exceptions to the exemptions listed in 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section15303 and none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approve a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
1. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the construction of a 1,500 square foot detached workshop; and
2. Variance to allow an increase in the maximum allowable height for non-habitable structure.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 3 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Junior Diaz
Property Owner: Jaime Diaz
APN: 119-041-002-000
Parcel Size: 97,139 square feet (2.23 acres)
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 2.5 acres per unit in the coastal zone or "LDR/2.5(CZ)
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes


SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
The proposed project includes the construction of a new metal workshop building on a developed lot in North County. Development on the property is subject to the 1982 Monterey County General Plan, North County Land Use Plan, Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan, Part 2, and Monterey County Zoning Ordinance (Title 20). The property is zoned Low Density Residential, 2.5 acres per unit, within the Coastal Zone or "LDR/2.5(CZ)." The LDR zoning allows accessory structures as principally allowed use. The project is ...

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