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PLN160373 - HOPKINS GARY D & BETTY
Public hearing to consider an after-the-fact permit to clear code violation (CE970238) to allow the use of a temporary residence (mobile home) as a living unit prior to the construction of the first single family dwelling.
Project Location: 76291 Bryson Hesperia Road, Bradley, South County Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(a) of the CEQA guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(a) of CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve the Administrative Permit to clear code violation (CE970238) for the placement of a mobile home for use as a temporary residence as a living unit prior to construction of a 2,730 square foot single family dwelling with a 1,248 square foot detached two-car garage/workshop and removal of a six inch oak tree.
A draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C)
Staff recommends approval subject to 17 conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Gary Hopkins
Property Owner: Gary D. & Betty Hopkins
APN: 424-051-064-000
Parcel Size: 31.81 acres
Zoning: "RG/40" (Rural Grazing ,40 acres per unit)
Plan Area: South County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
In 1997, a code enforcement case (CE970238) was initialized on the subject property for the placement of a mobile home without the issuance of building permits. In 2004, the property was acquired by the applicants, Mr. & Mrs. Hopkins. The applicants were aware of the building violations on the property and understood that because they were building violations, Monterey County Code Enforcement division was not actively pursuing rectification. Due to misinformation, no application to correct the violation was obtained by the applicant. In October 2016, the applicant file an application for an after-the-fact Administrative Permit to rectify the code violation. Currently, the property...
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