File #: ZA 17-042    Name: PLN170394 - BARTH
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/2/2017 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 8/10/2017 Final action:
Title: PLN170394 - BARTH GERALD R & JOYCE L TRS Public hearing to consider an "after-the-fact" permit to allow two required parking spaces be uncovered and located partially within the front yard setback (existing driveway). Project Location: 326 Kelton Drive, Salinas Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A-Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B-Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C-Photographs of Property and Neighborhood, 5. Exhibit D-Applicant's Statement, 6. Exhibit E-VICMAP
Title
PLN170394 - BARTH GERALD R & JOYCE L TRS
Public hearing to consider an "after-the-fact" permit to allow two required parking spaces be uncovered and located partially within the front yard setback (existing driveway).
Project Location: 326 Kelton Drive, Salinas
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines
Report
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN170394
Owner: Gerald R. & Joyce L. Barth TRS
APN: 211-191-055-000
Zoning: MDR/5
Parcel Size: 8,375 s.f.
Agent: Sherry Hassett
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A

RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Use Permit for an "after-the-fact" modification of parking standards to allow that the two required parking spaces be uncovered and located partially within the front yard setback (existing driveway).

The attached resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN170394 subject to 2 conditions of approval.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This project is a Use Permit for an "after the fact" modification of parking standards to allow the required parking spaces for this residence to be uncovered and located partially within the front yard setback (driveway).

The project site is an 8,375 square foot parcel with a one-story single family residence located at 326 Kelton Drive in the unincorporated area of Salinas. The property is on a block between the intersection of Cornwall Road and Rogge Road. See Exhibit E- Vicinity Map. The block of Kelton Drive where this residence is located has single family residences on one side of the street and across the street there is the back side of commercial property, with no entrances. Half of this commercial property is improved with commercial structures...

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