Title
PLN190038 - NICOLA
Public hearing to consider after-the-fact development on slopes in excess of 25% for a residential driveway, residential building pad, and installation of two water tanks to correct a code violation (16CE00305).
Project Location: 28771 Underwood Road, Salinas (Assessor's Parcel Number 416-451-048-000), Toro Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Find the project is a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines; and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2) Approve an after-the-fact Use Permit for development on slopes in excess of 25% for a residential driveway, residential building pad, and installation of two water tanks.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 6 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Anthony Nicola
Property Owner: Anthony Nicola
APN: 416-451-048-000
Parcel Size: 3.06 acres
Zoning: Permanent Grazing with a Building Site and Visual Sensitivity Zoning overlays districts or "PG/B-6-VS"
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located on Underwood Road approximately 5 miles southeast of Monterey-Salina Highway 68 and 3.5 miles east of Carmel Valley Road. It's situated on a 3.06 acres parcel in a rural area of the Salinas valley containing steep terrains surrounded by vegetation and trees.
On May 2, 2016, an administrative permit (PLN150599) for construction of single-family dwelling was approved by the County. On August 1, 2016, it was brought to Resource Management Agency's (RMA) attention by a member of the public that the owner has widened this driveway without the proper permit(s). Therefore, a code enforcement case was initiated (16CE00305). After further research, it wa...
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