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File #: 20-920    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 11/5/2020 Departments: PLANNING AND BUILDING
On agenda: 12/8/2020 Final action: 12/8/2020
Title: Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Design Review Permit and Grading Permit, pursuant to Section 6565.3 of the County Zoning Regulations and Section 9283 of the County Ordinance Code, for the construction of a new 2,771 sq. ft. two-story single-family residence, including an attached 507 sq. ft. two-car garage, 330 cubic yards of grading on a vacant 5,230 sq. ft. parcel, located between 631 and 647 El Granada Boulevard in El Granada: A) Open the public hearing B) Close the public hearing C) Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve the Design Review Permit and Grading Permit, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval contained in Attachment A.
Attachments: 1. 20201208_att_Attachment A Q PLN2019-00162.pdf, 2. 20201208 _es_ PLN2019-00162 Executive Summary
Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Steve Monowitz, Community Development Director
Subject: Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Design Review Permit and Grading Permit, pursuant to Section 6565.3 of the County Zoning Regulations and Section 9283 of the County Ordinance Code, for the construction of a new 2,771 sq. ft. two-story single-family residence, including an attached 507 sq. ft. two-car garage, 330 cubic yards of grading on a vacant 5,230 sq. ft. parcel, located between 631 and 647 El Granada Boulevard in El Granada

RECOMMENDATION:
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Public Hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Design Review Permit and Grading Permit, pursuant to Section 6565.3 of the County Zoning Regulations and Section 9283 of the County Ordinance Code, for the construction of a new 2,771 sq. ft. two-story single-family residence, including an attached 507 sq. ft. two-car garage, 330 cubic yards of grading on a vacant 5,230 sq. ft. parcel, located between 631 and 647 El Granada Boulevard in El Granada:

A) Open the public hearing

B) Close the public hearing

C) Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve the Design Review Permit and Grading Permit, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval contained in Attachment A.

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BACKGROUND:
The appeal contends that the project should not be approved because the Planning and Building Department's analysis lacks transparency and fails to adequately consider dangers the development presents to adjacent properties in regards to drainage. The appeal further alleges that: the project does not protect sensitive habitat; the proposed drainage system is inadequate for the project; the development poses erosion and fire hazards; the applicant continues to redesign the drainage plan, not allowing the appellant adequate time to revi...

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