Title
PLN060658-AMD1 - MONTEREY COUNTY SPCA INC.
Amendment to previously approved Combined Development Permit (PLN060658) to allow the demolition of three accessory structures and construction of a 1,065 square foot addition to a 3,883 square foot education building, 3,200 square foot training building, 3,112 square foot accessory building and associated site improvements including 850 cubic yards of cut and 220 cubic yards of fill.
Project Location: 1002, 1012, 1022, 1032, 1042 & 1052 Highway 68, Salinas
Proposed CEQA action: Consider an Addendum together with a previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Consider an Addendum together with the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2007111033) for the Monterey County SPCA (PLN060658, Resolution No. 07058) pursuant to Sections 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Minor Amendment to previously approved Combined Development Permit (Planning Commission Resolution No. 07058), to allow demolition of three accessory structures and construction a 1,065 square foot addition to a 3,883 square foot education building, 3,200 square foot training building, 3,112 square foot accessory building and associated site improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 27 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: John Haupt
Property Owner: Monterey County SPCA Inc., Attn: Scott Delucchi
APN: 173-011-003-000, 173-011-021-000 and 173-011-027-000
Parcel Size: 28.14 Acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 5.1 acres per unit with a Visual Sensitivity overlay and a 20 foot height limit or “RDR/5.1-VS(20)”
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a a Minor and Trivial Amendment to a previously approved permit (PLN060658) subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of a building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use.
On December 21, 2022, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submittal of written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
Note: This project will be referred to the Monterey County Zoning Administrator if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Planning Commission.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
HCD-Engineering Services
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD-Environmental Services
Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Zoe Zepp, Assistant Planner, x5198
Reviewed and Approved by: Anna Quenga, ACIP, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations
Exhibit B - Planning Commission Resolution No. 07058 for PLN060658
Exhibit C - Addendum to the Adopted SPCA Mitigated Negative Declaration
Exhibit D - Adopted SPCA Mitigated Negative Declaration
Exhibit E - 2022 Biological Resource Report
Exhibit F - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Greater Monterey Peninsula Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Zoe Zepp, Planner; Anna Quenga, Principal Planner; Scott Delucchi, Property Owners; John Haupt, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Planning File PLN060658-AMD1