Title
PLN140684 - MCBRIDE
Public hearing to consider a Variance Request to increase the allowable maximum lot coverage within the "F" (Farmlands) Zoning Designation and Design Approval.
Project Location: 325 River Road, Salinas, Toro Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15301(e) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Adopt a resolution to approve a Variance Request to increase the allowable maximum lot coverage within the "F" (Farmlands) Zoning designation from 5% to 14.9%; and
c. Approve a Design Approval to allow a 943-square foot addition/remodel, 408 square foot garage addition and 180 square foot deck addition to an existing 1,727 square foot single family dwelling. Project also includes the demolition of an existing 1,600 square foot outbuilding (shed).
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 13 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Office of Finegan & Harrington (Michael Harrington)
Property Owner: Dean & Martha McBride
APN: 139-061-005-000
Zoning: F/40-D or "Farmlands, 40-acre minimum with Design Control Overlay"
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: David J. R. Mack, AICP
SUMMARY:
Prior to the dedicated residential use of the site, the subject property was associated with agricultural use (egg production), and was part of a larger legal lot. The existing on-site accessory structures were developed as part of this larger historical agricultural use. Since that time, the original larger parcel was split and reconfigured into 3 separate parcels, with the subject parcel being one of the three. Many of the previous structures were retained onsite, effectively resulting in a non-conforming parcel as it relates to current ...
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