File #: ZA 17-046    Name: PLN170351 - BARNES AND BRODERICK
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/17/2017 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 8/31/2017 Final action:
Title: PLN170351 - BARNES AND BRODERICK Public hearing to consider approval of an after the fact Design Approval of the construction of a six foot high and approximately 56 linear foot fence to correct code enforcement violation (16CE00447). Colors and materials consist of natural wood. Project Location: 27302 Highway 1, Carmel Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15300.1 of the CEQA Guidelines
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. Exhibit D - Photograph (Existing fence), 6. Exhibit E - Project Correspondence from neighboring property owners, 7. Exhibit F - Surveyor Letters
Title
PLN170351 - BARNES AND BRODERICK
Public hearing to consider approval of an after the fact Design Approval of the construction of a six foot high and approximately 56 linear foot fence to correct code enforcement violation (16CE00447). Colors and materials consist of natural wood.
Project Location: 27302 Highway 1, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15300.1 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 15300.1 of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Approve an after the fact Design Approval of the construction of a six foot high and approximately 56 linear foot fence to correct code enforcement violation (16CE00447). Colors and materials consist of natural wood.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN170351.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner: Donald L Barnes and Kathleen M Broderick
APN: 243-021-009-000
Zoning: "LDR/1-D (CZ)"
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Elizabeth Gonzales

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 27304 Highway 1, on the west side of Highway 1. The parcel is zoned Low Density Residential/1 unit per acre-Design Control, Coastal Zone. (LDR/1-D (CZ)). Pursuant to Section 20.44.040.D, "The Director of Planning and Building Inspection may approve, in lieu of the Appropriate Authority, plans and submittals in "D" districts for small structures such as structure additions, accessory structures and similar minor structures and minor modifications to approved designs." A fence is considered a minor structure that may be installed on a property line up to six feet in height.

In December 2016, the applicants installed a six foot high fence between their property and the neighboring property without the benefit ...

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