File #: ZA 17-059    Name:
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/26/2017 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 11/9/2017 Final action:
Title: PLN170532- MAZERIK Public hearing to consider expanding the use of an existing small residential care facility operating from a single-family home to a large residential care facility for up to twelve (12) residents and the conversion of a legal non-conforming guesthouse into a second single family dwelling. Project Location:15961 Toro Hills Avenue, Salinas, Toro Area Plan 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 - Discussion, 4. Exhibit C - Draft Resolution, 5. Exhibit D - Photographs of Property and Neighborhood, 6. Exhibit E - Operational Plan, Songbird Care Homes, 7. Exhibit F - Traffic Study for Songbird Care Homes Expansion, 8. Exhibit G - Vicinity Map & Google Earth image, 9. Resolution
Title
PLN170532- MAZERIK
Public hearing to consider expanding the use of an existing small residential care facility operating from a single-family home to a large residential care facility for up to twelve (12) residents and the conversion of a legal non-conforming guesthouse into a second single family dwelling.
Project Location:15961 Toro Hills Avenue, Salinas, Toro Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 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 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Use Permit and Design Approval to allow the establishment of a large residential care facility for up to twelve (12) residents to operate from a single-family residence currently functioning as a small residential care facility.
c. Approve an Administrative Permit to convert a permitted legal non-conforming guesthouse into a second unit.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends approval subject to 14 of conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owners: Beth and James Mazerik
Agent: Matthew Mazerik
APN: 161-041-031-000
Parcel Size: 2.411 Acres (105,023 sf)
Zoning: MDR/B-6-D and O-D
Flagged and Staked: n/a

SUMMARY:
The property is located in the Toro Park area, west of the Highway 68/Portola Drive-Toro Park interchange. There is no development between the project site and Highway 68. See Exhibits D and G. Located to the west of the property is Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic; located south of the property is the Toro Park Center, to the north is the Toro Sunshine residential development, a single-family residential subdivision with parcels of approximately 9,000 square feet. The zoning of the property and where the existing home is located is Medium Density Residential with a B-6 Zoning Overlay in a Design Control District or MDR...

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