Project Title:
10000 Morgan Territory Road Variance and Tree Permit
County File Number:
CDVR25-01012
Appellant:
Michael Milani
Applicant/Owner:
Cheryl Rayma Green (Applicant & Owner)
Zoning/General Plan:
A-40 Exclusive Agricultural District / AL Agricultural Lands
Site Address/Location:
10000 Morgan Territory Road in the Livermore area of unincorporated Contra Costa County (Assessor's Parcel Number: 006-110-016)
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(4) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a)
Project Planner:
Allison Seoane, Project Planner (925) 655-2871
Allison.Seoane@dcd.cccounty.us
Staff Recommendation:
Deny (See section II for full recommendation)
I. PROJECT SUMMARY
This is an appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision to deny a Variance and Small Lot Design Review to allow a 6-foot front yard setback (where 25 feet is the minimum required) for two, 8-foot tall columns to support an entry gate.
The Zoning Administrator's decision to approve a Tree Permit to allow work within the dripline of one code-protected tree for the installation of the mechanical equipment for the entry gate is not being appealed.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Department of Conservation and Development, Community Development Division (CDD) staff recommends that the County Planning Commission:
A. DENY the appeal.
B. FIND that the Variance is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.
C. FIND that the Tree Permit is exempt from CEQA under Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines.
D. UPHOLD the Zoning Administrator's denial of the Variance and Small Lot Design Review and approval of the Tree Permit under County File CDVR25-01012, based on the attached findings and conditions of approval.
E. DIRECT staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.
III. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. General Plan: AL - Agricultural Lands.
B. Zoning: A-40 Exclusive Agricultural District.
C. California Envi...
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