Department of Conservation and Development
County Zoning Administrator
Project Title:
10000 Morgan Territory Second Residence Land Use Permit
County File(s):
CDLP23-02055
Applicant/Owner:
Michael Milani, Milani & Associates (Applicant) / Cheryl Green (Owner)
Zoning/General Plan:
A-40 Exclusive Agricultural District / AL Agricultural Lands
Site Address/Location:
10000 Morgan Territory Road in the Livermore Valley area of unincorporated Contra Costa County (APN: 006-110-016)
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemption - CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, and 15305(a)
Project Planner:
Grant Farrington, Planner III (925) 655-2868
grant.farrington@dcd.cccounty.us
Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for Full Recommendation)
I. PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit for one additional single-family residence to legalize an existing 2,195 square-foot two-story second residence with an attached 411 square-foot garage. The project includes a Variance to allow a 7.07-foot front yard setback (where 25 feet is the minimum required) and a 43.18-foot side yard setback (where 50 feet is the minimum required) for a proposed Lot Line Adjustment to accommodate the existing location of the second residence. No new development is proposed. The project is subject to Small Lot Design Review as the subject parcel is substandard in size for the A-40 District. In addition, the project includes a request for an Exception from the collect and convey requirements of Division 914 of the County Ordinance Code.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Department of Conservation and Development, Community Development Division (CDD) staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator:
A. FIND that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Sections 15301 and 15305(a) of the CEQA Guidelines.
B. AUTHORIZE an exception to the requirements and regulations of County Ordinance Code Division 914 for drainage improvements.
C. APPROVE t...
Click here for full text