Title
PLN190155 - ELLA INDUSTRIES INC
Public hearing to consider an after-the-fact approval for the construction of a private road and installation of associated utilities to serve four parcels on slopes in excess of 25%. Approval would partially clear Code Enforcement violation (21CE00499).
Project Location: Less than 1/2 mile northeast of the intersection of Lewis Road and Vega Road, Royal Oaks (the nearest address is 146 Vega Road, Royal Oaks).
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d) and no exceptions under Section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
1. Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d) and none of the exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply; and
2. Approve a Use Permit to:
a. Legalize grading and paving over a portion of an unimproved road to partially clear Code Enforcement violation (21CE00499); and
b. Allow development on slopes in excess of 25% for construction of a private road and a utility trench to serve four future home sites.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Trinh Retterer
Property Owner: Ella Industries, Inc.
APN: 117-471-003-000, 117-471-004-000, 117-471-007-000, and 117-471-016-000
Parcel Size: 29.435 acres, 23.029 acres, 27.20 acres, and 21.61 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 5 acres per unit or "LDR/5"
Plan Area: North County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
This application was initiated and received by the County in May of 2019 for the construction of a private access road to make improvements to an existing logging road/jeep trail, associated utilities to serve four future home sites, stormwater controls, and a water distribution system to service fo...
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