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File #: 26-287    Version: Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 3/27/2026 In control: Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 4/2/2026 Final action:
Title: Luffenholz Lane LLC Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 515-101-002-000 Record No.: PLN-2025-19437 Trinidad area A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the as-built construction of a 432 square foot one-bedroom residence along with a 167 square-foot detached bedroom and laundry room. Approximately 1,100 square feet of decking is included, as well as repairs to the existing septic system. The site is served with water provided by a shared water system. A Special Permit is also required for Design Review.
Attachments: 1. 19437 Staff Report 4.2.26, 2. Attachment 1 - Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval, 4. Attachment 1B - Site Plan, 5. Attachment 1C - Neigborhood Design Survey, 6. Attachment 2 - Referral Comments and Recommendations, 7. Attachment 2A - Public Works Referral Response, 8. Attachment 2B - PG&E Referral Response, 9. Attachment 2C - CDFW Referral Response
To: Zoning Administrator

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
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Luffenholz Lane LLC Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 515-101-002-000
Record No.: PLN-2025-19437
Trinidad area

A Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the as-built construction of a 432 square foot one-bedroom residence along with a 167 square-foot detached bedroom and laundry room. Approximately 1,100 square feet of decking is included, as well as repairs to the existing septic system. The site is served with water provided by a shared water system. A Special Permit is also required for Design Review.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Zoning Administrator:

1. Adopt the resolution, (Attachment 1) which does the following:

a. Finds the project is exempt from environmental review per section 15303 (New Construction/Small Structures) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

b. Finds the proposed project complies with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and

c. Approves the Coastal Development Permit and Special Permit as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).

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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Trinidad area, on the east side of Scenic Drive, approximately 500 feet south of the intersection of Trinima Lane and Scenic Drive, on the property known as 1639 Scenic Drive.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: Rural Residential (RR(D)), Density: Range is 0 to 1 units per 5 acres; Rural Residential (RR(E)), Density: Range is 0 to 1 units per acre; Trinidad Area Plan (TAP), 2017 General Plan, Slope Stability: High Instability (3)

Present Zoning: Rural Residential Agriculture (RA), Development Standards: Modified Building Standards Including Provision for Manufactured Homes (SM), Design Review (D)

Environmental Review: The project is exempt from environmental review per section 15303 (New Construction/Small Structures).

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