Title
PLN170513 - MESSIAH
Continuation of a public hearing from August 31, 2017 to consider changing the color of a house from a previously approved off-white/grey to "Frosty Melon".
Project Location: 26425 Via Petra
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303(a) 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 15303(a) of the CEQA Guidelines;
b. Approve a Design Approval to change the color of a house from a previously approved off-white/grey to "Frosty Melon".
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN170513
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: N/A
Property Owner: Samir Messiah and Sawsan Al Nimri
APN: 015-271-016-000
Zoning: LDR 2.5-D-S
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: no
Project Planner: Cheryl Ku
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The project is located at 26425 Via Petra Rd in Carmel Valley. The parcel is zoned Low Density Residential/2.5acres with Design and Site Plan overlays (LDR2.5-D-S). Approval of the Design Approval would allow the subject house to be painted a pale beige color called "Frosty Melon" instead of the previously approved off-white/grey colors.
In August of 2016 a Design Approval (PLN160393) to allow a remodel and addition to an existing home Carmel Valley was administratively approved pursuant to section 21.45.040(C) of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 21.45.040(C) allows the allows the Director of Planning to approve small projects such as minor structural additions or decks within a Design ('D') district without the benefit of an administrative permit. The improvements consisted of: a 138 square foot entry, 830 square foot bedroom addition, 1,033 square foot main level deck, and 248 square feet of second floor balconies. A public hearing was requested by a neig...
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