To: Zoning Administrator
From: Planning and Building Department
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Hanks Coastal Development Permit and Variance
Assessor Parcel Number: 506-331-018
Record Number: PLN-2025-19184
Mad River Area
A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and Variance for an approximately 650 square-foot addition to an existing 1,020 square-foot single-family residence. The Variance is required for the addition to maintain the existing nonconforming side yard setback of 21'7" (interior side yard setback for Agriculture Exclusive is 30 feet). The existing nonconformity was created by a 1993 Lot Line Adjustment (LL-44-93). The parcel is served with on-site water (well) and an on-site wastewater treatment system (septic).
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__) (Attachment 1), which does the following:
a. Make all of the required findings for approval of the Coastal Development Permit and Variance based on evidence in the staff report and public testimony; and
b. Approves the Hanks Coastal Development Permit and Variance as recommended by staff and subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location:
The project site is located in the Arcata area, on the east side of Mad River Road, directly east of the intersection of Mad River Road and the Hammond Trail footbridge, on the property known as 803 Mad River Road.
Present General Plan Land Use Designations:
AE (Agricultural Exclusive). Density range: 20-60 acres per unit. Slope Stability: Relatively Stable (0).
Present Zoning:
AE-60 (Agriculture Exclusive, minimum lot size 60-acres). Combining Zones A, F and R (Archaeological Resource Area, Flood Hazard Area, and Streams and Riparian Corridor Protection).
Environmental Review:
The project is exempt from environmental review per section 15303(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)- New construction or conv...
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