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Hearing to consider correction to Final Map TM75-0001C for Rancho Cumbre to remove a 100-foot scenic easement on Lots 1 through 6, 8, and 9 on properties identified as APNs 061-751-01, -02, -03, -04, -05; 061-752-01, -08, and -09, in the Greenwood area. Applicants: Ed Gillespie, Danny Payton, Larry Moelter, Sandra Hall, Steve Naillon, Ron Proschold, Dick DiSalvo, and Steven Lenheim.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends the Board take the following action: 1. Find that the project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)3; and 2. Approve TM75-0001, subject to the conditions in Attachment 1, based on the findings listed in Attachment 2.
Background: The final tentative subdivision map was approved by the Board of Supervisors on July 22, 1975. The recorded map created 19 lots and 1 open space lot for emergency water retention. Research of the historical files and a site inspection does not identify the purpose of the 100 foot scenic easement provided along lots 1 through 9 on the recorded map. Based on analysis and a site inspection, the existing 100-foot wide scenic easement may have been recorded with the subdivision map in order to ensure that no vehicular access would be allowed from Sliger Mine Road and buffer homes from potential noise and traffic. However, the area is a rural residential area with minimal noise and traffic along Sliger Mine Road. There does not appear to be any hindrance to removing the easement, and a vehicle access restriction would remain in effect on the map. Each of the subdivision lots has a single family dwelling. Removal of the scenic easement would allow a reduction in building setbacks for second dwellings, garages, barns, pools, and other accessory structures.
Project Description: This map correction would remove the 100 foot scenic easement on Lots 1 through 6, 8, and 9 of the recorded subdivision map excluding lot 7. A non-vehicular access restriction would remain on the subdivision map....
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