Title
PLN190077 - DURAN
Public hearing to consider a 7,000 square foot addition to an existing 7,410 square foot agricultural support facility (strawberry cooler) and a 1,452 square foot office building. The project also requires a Variance to increase the maximum allowable building site coverage from 5% to 13%.
Project Location: 135 Allison Road, Pajaro, North County Area Plan.
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Zoning Administrator:
1) Find the project is an addition to an existing structure which qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2;
2) Approve a General Development Plan and Amendment to a previously approved Use Permit (ZA92008) to allow a 7,000 square foot addition to an existing 7,410 square foot agricultural support facility (strawberry cooler) and a 1,452 square foot new office building; and
3) Approve a Variance to increase the maximum allowable building site coverage from 5% to 13%.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval of the project subject to ten (10) conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Alvaro Gonzalez
Project Owner: Edmund Duran
APNs: 117-402-003-000
Zoning: Farmlands - 40 Acre Minimum (F/40)
Parcel Size: 3.33 acres (145,054.80 square feet)
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to build a 7,000 square foot addition along with 1,452 square feet of office space to an existing strawberry cooling facility. The project site is located off the southwest corner at the intersection of Allison Lane and San Juan Road in Pajaro. It is located in and surrounded by the Farmlands Zoning District. The proposed addition would be on the northern end of the property, which currently has a...
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