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PLN16030 - VAN HORN (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2016)
Public hearing to consider action on an approval of a Lot Line Adjustment between two existing parcels of approximately 160 acres (Parcel 1) and 140 acres (Parcel 2). The adjustment would transfer 33 acres from Parcel 2 to Parcel 1, resulting in two parcels approximately 193 acres (Parcel 1) and 107 acres (Parcel 2).
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305
71800 Cholame Road and 72032 Cholame Road, Parkfield, South County Planning Area.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1) Finding the project categorically exempt per California Environmental Quality Act Section 15305(a);
2) Approving a Lot Line Adjustment between two parcels resulting in a 193 acre parcel (Parcel 1) and a 107 acre parcel (Parcel 2).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN160130
Owners: Michael and Denise Van Horn
APNS: 424-161-016-000 (Parcel 1); 423-173-058-000 (Parcel 2)
Zoning: F/160; PG/160
Parcel Size: 160 acres (Parcel 1); 140 acres (Parcel 2)
Plan Area: South County
SUMMARY:
On October 26, 2016, at the request of staff, this item was continued in order to allow additional time for staff to analyze the proposed lot line adjustment. The Lot Line Adjustment would allow the transfer of 33 acres from an existing legal lot of record Parcel 2 to Parcel 1, resulting in two parcels of approximately 193 acres (Parcel 1 - Ranch 1) and 107 acres (Parcel 2 - Ranch 2). The subject parcels are zoned Farmland "F/160" and Permanent Grazing "PG/160." These zoning designations allow a minimum lot size of 160 acres. The lot line adjustment would result in the reduction of Parcel 2 by 33 acres, from 140 acres to 107 acres; thereby further reducing the lot size of an existing legal, non-conforming lot. General Plan Policy, LU-1.16 allows lot line adjustments between lots that do not conform to minimum parcel size standards if the resultant lots a...
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