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PLN140587 - M DOUD DETELS TR & DOUD RANCH LLC (Continued from September 14, 2016)
Public hearing to consider action on a Coastal Development Permit to allow a Lot Line Adjustment between two (2) contiguous lots of approximately 160 acres and 128 acres resulting in two lots of 116 acres (Parcel 1) and 172 acres (Parcel 2).
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per CEQA Section 15305 (a)
Highway 1, North of Garrapata Creek Bridge, Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305(a); and
b. Approve a Coastal Development Permit to allow a Lot Line Adjustment between two (2) contiguous lots of approximately 160 acres and 128 acres resulting in two lots of 116 acres (Parcel 1) and 172 acres (Parcel 2) based on the findings and evidence and subject to 5 conditions of approval (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Mary M Doud Detels TR
Agent: Christine Kemp, Attorney
APNs: 417-021-062-000 and 417-021-031-000
Zoning: "WSC/40-D (CZ)" Watershed and Scenic Conservation /40 acre minimum-Design Control District in the Coastal Zone
Lot Sizes: 128 acres and 160 acres
Flagged and Staked: No, project does not include structures.
SUMMARY:
This lot line adjustment proposes to adjust two contiguous parcels owned by the same owner, for the purpose of retaining Joshua Creek/Silver Falls, and an access road and trail down to the creek, on one parcel. The owner is offering to apply a Conservation and Scenic Easement over the Joshua Creek parcel acknowledging their desire to protect this natural resource for recreational purposes. The zoning requires a minimum area of 40 acres and the resulting parcels are 116 acres and 172 acres. Staff finds the Conservation and Scenic Easement Deed is adequate protection of the coastal resources on site and recommends approval of the lot line adjustment.
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