COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT Control No.: PLNP2012-00140 Type: PMR-EXR TO: FROM: COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONTACT: Christopher Castorena, Planner II, 874-6409; castorenac@saccounty.net PROJECT DESCRIPTION PLNP2012-00140. 10337 Colony Road. Request to divide 9.79± acres into two lots in the A-5 zone, and an Exception to allow one lot to be less than 5 acres gross at 10337 Colony Road, on the east side of Colony Road, 660 feet north of Walmort Road, in the Southeast community. Applicant: Dennis Barksdale, Claybar Engineering, Incorporated; APN: 136-0160-044; Environmental Document: Exempt. District 5: Don Nottoli APPLICANT/ENGINEER: Claybar Engineering, Incorporated 4354 Elk Grove-Florin Road Elk Grove, CA 05624 Attention: Dennis Barksdale OWNER: Robert Davis 10337 Colony Road Wilton, CA 95693 Attention: Bob Davis DETAILED REQUEST: 1. A Tentative Parcel Map to divide 9.79± acres into two (2) lots in the A-5 (Interim Agricultural) zone. 2. An Exception from the required minimum lot size in the A-5 zone, to allow a lot to be less than 5 acres gross (4.78 acres).
10337 COLONY ROAD PLNP2012-PMR-EXR-00140 136-0160-044 Overview: The proposed project consists of a Parcel Map to divide 9.79± acres into two (2) lots in the A-5 zone and an Exception to allow one of the lots to be less than 5 acres gross. The project is located at 10337 Colony Road, in the Southeast Community area. Summary of Significant Issues: No significant issues have been identified. CPAC Recommendation: The Southeast Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) met on March 14, 2013 and recommended APPROVAL (6-0) of the proposed project. The Council had no comments nor did the audience in attendance at the meeting. Recommendations: Staff is recommending APPROVAL of the proposed project. I. Location Maps 3 II. Project Analysis 4 III. Staff Recommendations 5 IV. Attachments 6 V. Exhibits 6 CJC:cjc:gvc Sr2012-00140 2
10337 COLONY ROAD PLNP2012-PMR-EXR-00140 136-0160-044 I. LOCATION MAPS CJC:cjc:gvc Sr2012-00140 3
10337 COLONY ROAD PLNP2012-PMR-EXR-00140 136-0160-044 II. PROJECT ANALYSIS A. Adjacent Land Uses and Zoning: Existing Land Use Zoning and Community Plan Designations Subject Property Agricultural residential A-5 North Agricultural residential A-5 South Agricultural residential A-2 East Agricultural residential A-5 West Agricultural residential A-2 B. History/Background: County records dating back to September, 1968 show the property was zoned A-2, an interim agricultural zone with a minimum gross land area of 2 acres. On October 13, 1976, the property was rezoned to A-5 by SZC 76-130, ZMA 3556, as part of the Southeast Area Rezone. The current application was submitted on September 20, 2012. C. Project Description: The project is located in a rural area of the south County. The applicant is requesting approval of a parcel map to divide 9.79 acres into 2 parcels in the A-5 zone. An exception in the A-5 zone is required to allow one of the parcels to be less than 5 acres. The property has been represented on County records as ten acres since the current owner s original purchase in 1987. Therefore, the exception request is the result of a surveying error or discrepancy. The adjacent property to the north was required to request a lot size variance from in conjunction with a parcel map request to divide 9.763 acres into two lots in the A-5 zone. The property is developed with two homes. According to the applicant they were constructed in the mid to late 1980s. Each home has existing separate water well and septic disposal system and the Environment Management Department had no comments. The owner resides on proposed Parcel 2. Proposed Parcel 1 will be 5.01 acres and proposed Parcel 2 will be 4.78 acres. A long private driveway runs along the north property boundary which provides exclusive access to proposed Parcel 2. Proposed Parcel 1 takes access from Colony Road. Mature eucalyptus trees dot the interior of the property. These trees seem to provide a degree of privacy to the property owner from the adjacent neighbors. The size and configuration of the proposed parcels will be compatible with surrounding neighborhood pattern of development. D. Consistency with General Plan and/or Community Plan: No conflicts have been identified. E. Lot Size Exception: The minimum lot area of the A-5 zone is 5 acres. An Exception may be granted if the hearing body finds that the lot area reduction does not exceed 10 percent of the zone minimum lot area requirement, and the resulting lot is deemed compatible with the surrounding area. The first part of the finding can be made in CJC:cjc:gvc Sr2012-00140 4
10337 COLONY ROAD PLNP2012-PMR-EXR-00140 136-0160-044 the affirmative. The proposed lot area reduction does not exceed the 10 percent threshold. The second part of the finding can also be made in the affirmative. The proposed parcels will be compatible with the neighborhood pattern of development. F. Community Outreach: It is Sacramento County policy to encourage applicants to conduct community outreach for projects prior to or concurrent with the filing of a planning application, and to provide a written description of the outreach. The applicant will prepare and distribute a letter to the adjacent neighbors located within 500 feet of the property detailing the proposed split. The letter will also contain contact information to allow the neighbors to contact the applicant for any additional information that the neighbors may request. The CPAC met on March 14, 2013 and recommended APPROVAL (6-0) of the proposed project. III. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS The lot size exception is reasonable given the representation on County records at the time the parcel was purchased. No other issues have been identified. For these reasons, staff recommends APPROVAL of this proposal. A. Recommended Planning Commission Actions: 1. Environmental Documentation: Recognize the EXEMPT status of the request under GENERAL RULE - Section 15061(b)(3). 2. Subdivision Map: APPROVE the map (Exhibit 1 ) as requested, subject to the findings listed in Section III.B and the conditions listed in Section III.C of this report. 3. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: None. B. Recommended Findings: The staff recommendations are based upon the following considerations: 1. The request is consistent with the County General Plan Map and Text in that no policies conflict with the request. 2. The request is consistent with the Southeast Community Plan Map and Text in that no policies conflict with the request. 3. Staff has identified no effects from the proposal which would result in a significant detrimental impact on adjoining or neighboring properties if the conditions, as recommended by staff, are adopted. 4. The proposed parcels will conform to the Zoning Code as to size, frontage and width requirements, with the approval of the exception. 5. The proposed parcels will be compatible with the predominant neighborhood pattern of development. The property is already developed with two homes necessitating the proposed parcel configuration. CJC:cjc:gvc Sr2012-00140 5
10337 COLONY ROAD PLNP2012-PMR-EXR-00140 136-0160-044 6. All required findings as set forth in the State Map Act and the County Land Development Ordinance can be made in the affirmative. C. Recommended Conditions: Any approval of the Parcel Map/Lot Reduction Permit shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. The final development plans shall be in substantial compliance with Exhibit 1 (Tentative Parcel Map). (Sacramento County Community Development Department, Planning and Environmental Review Division) 2. This action does not relieve the applicant of the obligation to comply with all ordinances, statutes, regulations and procedures. Any required subsequent procedural actions shall take place within 36 months of the date on which the permit became effective or this action shall automatically be null and void. Unless otherwise indicated, all conditions of approval shall be implemented prior to or concurrent with the issuance of building permits or approval of improvement plans, whichever occurs first. (Sacramento County Community Development Department, Planning and Environmental Review Division) 3. Grant the County right-of-way for Colony Road based on a 60-foot standard. (Site Improvement and Permits Section) 4. The owner/developer must disclose to future/potential owners the existing overhead 12kv electrical facilities on the north side of property. (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) 5. Secure a certificate of release for the proposed land division from the local fire district prior to recordation of the parcel map. (Wilton Fire Department) IV. ATTACHMENTS A. Project Justification B. Exception Justification C. CPAC Referral D. Aerial Photo E. Context Photos V. EXHIBITS 1. Tentative Parcel Map This staff report was prepared on March 15, 2013. CJC:cjc:gvc Sr2012-00140 6
1. Property owners residence. 2. View of interior of back parcel looking west from driveway. CONTEXT PHOTO NOS.: 1 & 2 CONTROL #: 2012-PMR-EXR-00140 PROJECT NAME: Davis Parcel Map PARCEL NO.: 136-0160-044 DATE: 2-5-2012 PC ATTACHMENT E Page 1 of 6
1. Agricultural barn issued by permit in 1991. 2. Clear view of pasture on back parcel. CONTEXT PHOTO NO.: 3 & 4 CONTROL #: 2012-PMR-EXR-00140 PROJECT NAME: Davis Parcel Map PARCEL NO.: 136-0160-044 DATE: 2/5/2012 PC ATTACHMENT E Page 2 of 6
1. Neighbor to immediate north on back parcel. 2. Neighbor to immediate north on front parcel. CONTEXT PHOTO PAGE NO.: 5 & 6 CONTROL NO.: 2012-PMR-EXR-00140 PROJECT NAME: Davis Parcel Map PARCEL NO.: 136-0160-044 DATE: 2/5/2012 PC ATTACHMENT E Page 3 of 6
1. View of rear of existing home site on proposed front parcel. 2. View of residence on front parcel exiting the private driveway. CONTEXT PHOTO PAGE NO.: 5 & 6 CONTROL NO.: 2012-PMR-EXR-00140 PROJECT NAME: Davis Parcel Map PARCEL NO.: 136-0160-044 DATE: 2/5/2012 PC ATTACHMENT E Page 4 of 6
1. View of Colony Road looking north. 2. View of Colony Road looking south toward Walmort Road at stop sign. CONTEXT PHOTO PAGE NO.: 5 & 6 CONTROL NO.: 2012-PMR-EXR-00140 PROJECT NAME: Davis Parcel Map PARCEL NO.: 136-0160-044 DATE: 2/5/2012 PC ATTACHMENT E Page 5 of 6
1. View of private drive looking east. 2. View of private drive looking west toward Colony Road. CONTEXT PHOTO PAGE NO.: 5 & 6 CONTROL NO.: 2012-PMR-EXR-00140 PROJECT NAME: Davis Parcel Map PARCEL NO.: 136-0160-044 DATE: 2/5/2012 PC ATTACHMENT E Page 6 of 6