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File #: 24-1297    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: New Business
File created: 8/29/2024 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: McCracken Variance Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 308-141-017 Record No.: PLN-2021-17543 Loleta area A Variance to facilitate a reduction of a side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet. The existing residence was built in 1970 without the proper building permits. There has also been an addition of a deck and barn which did not receive the proper building permits. The barn encroaches into the side setback. The parcel has been developed with a single-family residence and barn, and both structures are three feet from the northern property line. It is pertinent to the structural integrity of the barn to maintain the reduced setback.
Attachments: 1. 17543 Staff Report 9.19.24, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 2 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations, 5. Attachment 3 - Site Plan, 6. ZA Resolution 24-035_McCracken_17543
To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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McCracken Variance
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 308-141-017
Record No.: PLN-2021-17543
Loleta area

A Variance to facilitate a reduction of a side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet. The existing residence was built in 1970 without the proper building permits. There has also been an addition of a deck and barn which did not receive the proper building permits. The barn encroaches into the side setback. The parcel has been developed with a single-family residence and barn, and both structures are three feet from the northern property line. It is pertinent to the structural integrity of the barn to maintain the reduced setback.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 24-__). (Attachment 1) which does the following:
a. Finds the Zoning Administrator has considered the CEQA Categorical Exemption 15305(a), Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations; and
b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
c. Approves the Variance subject to the recommended conditions of approval (Attachment 1)

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project is located in the Loleta area, on the East side of Copenhagen Road, approximately 2.5 miles from the intersection of Copenhagen Road and Hawks Hill Road, on the property known as 2111 Copenhagen Road.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Agriculture Exclusive/Agriculture Grazing-160 acres (AEG(160)), Eel River Area Plan; Density: 160 acres/unit; Slope Stability: Moderate Stability (2).

Present Zoning: Agriculture Exclusive (AE-160/T,A,W)

Environmental Review: CEQA Exemption Section: 15305(a), Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations, of the State CEQA Guidelines.

State Appeal: Project is NOT appealable to the California Coastal Commission. The property is located within an area of the County wher...

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