Zoning Administrator Meeting

MINUTES ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Thursday, February 9, 2012 4:00 PM MONTEREY LIBRARY, COMMUNITY ROOM MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER Senior Associate Planner Bennett called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were received. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Consider 625 Major Sherman Lane – Variance Application 11-311 for 6' fence within front yard setback (4' - 0" standard); Applicant Ray Schmitt; Owner Albert Barreto; R-1-10-D1 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Action: Continued the application to the February 23, 2012 Zoning Administrator Meeting for redesign. On February 9, 2012, the Zoning Administrator continued Variance Application 11-311 for a 6’ fence within front yard setback located at 625 Major Sherman Lane within the R-1-10-D1 District subject to redesign by the applicant. 2. Consider 631 Major Sherman Lane – Variance Application 11-312 for 6' fence within front yard setback (4' - 0" standard) and 12' front yard setback for new dwelling (15' - 0" standard); Applicant Ray Schmitt; Owner Albert Barreto; R-1-10-D1 Zoning District; Exempt from CEQA Requirements. Action: Continued the 6’ fence within the front yard setback to the February 23, 2012 Zoning Administrator Meeting and approved the 12’ front yard setback for a new dwelling with Standard and Special Circumstance Findings for Decision and Conditions of Approval. On February 9, 2012, the Zoning Administrator continued the 6' fence within front yard setback to the February 23, 2012 Zoning Administrator Meeting and approved the 12' front yard setback for a new dwelling located at 631 Major Sherman Lane within the R-1-10-D1 District subject to the following findings, that: Environmental: 1. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Article 19, Section 15303, Class 1) because the project is one single family dwelling in a single family residential zoning district. General Plan: 2. The project, a new single family dwelling, is consistent with the City of Monterey General Plan because it is a single family residential use on a site designated for residential use, and that there will be no development on an existing hillside slope located at the rear of the site which is equal to or greater than 25% which is prohibited in the Safety Element section of the General Plan (Policy b.1(B) page 80).  Zoning Administrator Minutes Thursday, February 9, 2012 Zoning Ordinance: 3. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives and purposes of the R-1-10-D1 Zoning District and applicable Zoning Ordinance standards because the use will be a single family dwelling and the site is zoned and intended for such use. Variance: 4. Because of special conditions applicable to the subject property, strict application of the zoning requirements would deprive the subject site of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under an identical zoning classification because the hillside area located at the rear of the site comprises a significant amount of the site and meeting the front yard setback standard of 15’ would result in a significantly substandard sized rear yard. 5. Granting the variance will not be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the development site, or to the public health, safety or general welfare because the approved setback of 12’ to the front property line is greater than the existing front yard setback of approximately 4’, and that there are no residential uses on the opposite side of the street. 6. Granting the variance is consistent with the purposes of the zoning ordinance and will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitation on other properties in the vicinity and in the same zoning district because special conditions associated with this site have been identified and justify the approval of the front yard setback variance. Conditions of Approval: 1. Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division Condition. That the Variance for a 12' front yard setback for new dwelling is approved as shown on the December 13, 2011 site plan and floor plan, and described in the letter of the same date. 2. Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division Condition. That all development on the project property shall be constructed and thereafter maintained in accordance with the conditions of this permit. 3. Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division Condition. That prior to submittal of a building permit an application for Architectural Review Committee (ARC) review and approval shall be submitted and approved. 4. Permit and Inspection Services Division Condition. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of the Permit and Inspection Services Division. 5. Fire Department Condition. Obtain G.P.M. and pressure flow data from Cal Am to justify the design. Submit to Monterey Fire Prevention fire sprinkler plans and calculations prior to installation in the manufactured home. 6. Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Compliance Division Condition. This project is subject to the categorical water allocation program approved by the City Council. The applicant will proceed at his own risk that water may not be available at the time he requests building permits. No building permits will be issued if water is not available to this project. Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 9, 2012 2  Zoning Administrator Minutes Thursday, February 9, 2012 7. Permit Expiration Condition. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised or extended within twenty-four (24) months of the date of granting by the Zoning Administrator. It is the applicant’s responsibility to track the 24-month expiration date. No renewal notice will be sent to the applicant. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 PM Approved, Todd Bennett Zoning Administrator Zoning Administrator Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 9, 2012 3