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LARSEN RICHARD H & LARSEN DARYL M TRS, PLN160177
Public hearing to consider a Design Approval to enclose two covered porches and replace doors, windows, and paint on an existing barn, and find the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA. The property is located at 55 Riley Ranch Road, Carmel (Assessor's Parcel Number 243-112-015-000), Carmel Area Land Use Plan
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN160177
Owner: Larsen Richard H & Larsen Daryl M TRS
Project Location: 55 Riley Ranch Road, Carmel
APN: 243-112-015-000
Agent: Anthony Lombardo and Associates (Gail Hatter-Crawford)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt
Planner: Dan Lister, Assistant Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution (Exhibit B) to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15301(Class 1) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve the Design Approval Application (PLN160177) to allow modifications to an existing barn including the enclosure of two covered porches (624 square feet), new doors, windows, and exterior paint. Colors and materials consist of taupe siding and trim, and sand colored windows frames, posts and beams. No conditions of approval to be applied to this project.
SUMMARY:
Owners have a barn that they would like to use as a garage, storage, and multipurpose room for their family accessory to the main dwelling. This action requires an Administrative Design Approval; however, staff received a request for public hearing pursuant to our administrative process. The home on the property is historic (The Allan Stone-house), but the barn is not. Staff finds that proposed modifications to the barn would not detract from the appearance or aesthetic appeal of the structure.
DISCUSSION:
The project consists of minor modifications to the exterior of an existing barn. The property is in the "D" (Design Control) Zo...
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