Title
PLN160629/Valenzuela
Public hearing to consider after-the-fact permit to clear a code enforcement case (16CE00075) for the construction of a 1,433 square foot covered patio structure.
Project Location: 24710 Foothill Drive, Salinas (Assessor's Parcel Number 107-071-018-000), 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:
1) Find the project is a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines; and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2) Approve an after-the-fact Design Approval for construction of a 1,433 square foot covered patio structure. The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Sergio Vaca
Property Owner: Guadalupe & Hipolito Valenzuela
APN: 107-071-018-000
Parcel Size: 1 acre
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a Building Site & Design overlay districts or "LDR/B-6-D"
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject property is located on Foothill Drive approximately 3.5 miles east of Highway 101 and 3.0 miles northeast of the Salinas Municipal Airport. It's situated on a 1.0 acre lot, within the Foothills Estates Subdivision.
On March 28, 2016, a code enforcement case was initiated (16CE00075) for the construction of a 1,433 square foot structure with open sides and a pitched roof, constructed over a patio area in the rear yard of an existing residential dwelling unit, without the benefit of a Design Approval or Building Permit.
The applicant subsequently applied for an after-the-fact Design Approval and the permit was reviewed by RMA Planning staff. Staff found that the structure was constructed in a manner that meets the height, setback, and Design Criteria for the district in which it is located. An administrative decision on the matter wa...
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