The project is located at 31329 Halfway Road, Silverado, CA 92676 (APN: 105-192-10), within the Third Supervisorial District.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The applicant is requesting approval of a Site Development Permit, Use Permit, and Variance from the Zoning Administrator to permit the un-permitted construction of living space within a designated floodplain, and over height fence in the side and front setback, modification to the parking requirement, and reduced side and front setback for the un-permitted additions.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The project is Categorically Exempt (Class 1) from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because it provides for addition to existing structures and uses on the same site as the approved principal use and Categorically Exempt (Class 3) from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 because it provides for construction for accessory structures including patio cover and fence.
For the most up-to-date OC Civic Center directory, map and parking information, please visit ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/Planning via email to Ilene.Lundfelt@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Planning. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Zoning Administrator for consideration.
For further information, contact Ilene Lundfelt at (714) 667-9697 or Ilene.Lundfelt@ocpw.ocgov.com or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Zoning Administrator on this permit to the Planning Commission within 15 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
“B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19327 within Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.5, Ranch Plan Planned Community
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo
Jay Bullock, Vice President, Planning and Entitlement
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located in the southeastern portion of unincorporated Orange County, within Subarea 3.5, Lots 45-51, and Lot SS of “A” Tract Map 17935 in the Ranch Plan Planned Community. The project site is located west of Legado Road and south of Lampkin Lane, at the southwest corner of the intersection of Lampkin Lane and Legado Road, within the Fifth (5th) Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
The applicant, Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV) requests approval of “B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19327 (VTTM 19327) to subdivide a 9.86-acre site into 82 numbered lots for 82 planned concept single-family detached dwellings, as well as 33 lettered lots for landscape and slope/landscape areas, and 13 private motor courts.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1, approved February 25, 2015.This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA, pursuant to the Orange County 2020 Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e., Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed “B” VTTM 19327.
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/Land Development via email to paul.gutierrez@ocpw.ocgov.comor delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/ Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Paul Gutierrez at (714) 667-1602 or paul.gutierrez@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Subdivision Committee on this application to the Orange County Planning Commission within 10 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
“B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19322 within Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.5, Ranch Plan Planned Community
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located in the southeastern portion of unincorporated Orange County, within Subarea 3.5, Lots 26 through 32, and Lots U, W, Y, Z, CC, DD, EE, FF and II of Tract Map 17935 in the Ranch Plan Planned Community. The project site is located east of Ranch Canyon and north of Cow Camp Road, north of the intersection of Legado Road and Lamkin Lane, within the Fifth (5th) Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
The applicant, Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV), requests approval of “B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19322 (VTTM 19322) to subdivide a 12.94-acre site into 49 numbered lots for conventional single-family detached dwellings, 1 lettered lot for a private drive, 2 lettered lots for landscaping, and 11 lettered lots for slope/landscape areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by existing CEQA documentation, including Final Program EIR 589 (certified on November 8, 2004); Addendum 1.0 (approved on July 26, 2006); Addendum 1.1 (approved on February 24, 2011); the Planning Area 2 Addendum (approved on March 27, 2013); and Addendum 3.1 (approved on February 25, 2015). This finding is appropriate and consistent with the intent of CEQA, pursuant to Section 13.1 of the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, which applies to projects for which a previous environmental document (i.e., Program EIR 589) is already in place. No further CEQA evaluation or clearances are required for the proposed “B” VTTM 19322.
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/Land Development via email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Robert Zegarra at (714) 667-8893, or Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Subdivision Committee on this application to the Orange County Planning Commission within 10 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
“B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19325 within Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.5, Ranch Plan Planned Community
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located in the southeastern portion of unincorporated Orange County, within Subarea 3.5, Lots 33 through 39, and lots KK, NN, and PP of “A” Tract Map 17935 in the Ranch Plan Planned Community. The project site is located east of Ranch Canyon and north of Cow Camp Road, on the southern side of the intersection of Ranch Canyon and Lamkin Lane, within the Fifth (5th) Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
The applicant, Rancho Mission Viejo (RMV), requests approval of “B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19325 (VTTM 19325) to subdivide a 10.13-acre site into 60 numbered lots for conventional single-family detached dwellings, two lettered lots for private motor courts, two lettered lots for open space, and 15 lettered lots for slope/landscape areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by existing CEQA documentation, including Final Program EIR 589 (certified on November 8, 2004); Addendum 1.0 (approved on July 26, 2006); Addendum 1.1 (approved on February 24, 2011); the Planning Area 2 Addendum (approved on March 27, 2013); and Addendum 3.1 (approved on February 25, 2015). This finding is appropriate and consistent with the intent of CEQA, pursuant to Section 13.1 of the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, which applies to projects for which a previous environmental document (i.e., Program EIR 589) is already in place. No further CEQA evaluation or clearances are required for the proposed “B” VTTM 19325
DATE
September 17, 2025
TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
LOCATION
County Administration North (CAN) (First Floor, Multipurpose Room 101) 400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
APPEAL PROCEDURE
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/Land Development via email to hesty.liu@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Hesty Liu at (714) 667-5604, or hesty.liu@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
“B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19384 within Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.14, Ranch Plan Planned Community
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo - Jay Bullock, Vice President, Planning and Entitlement
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located north of Cow Camp Road, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Bucker Way and Legado Road, in southeastern unincorporated Orange County, in the 5th Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
Rancho Mission Viejo requests approval of “B” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19384 (VTTM19384) to subdivide a 13.81‐acre site within Subarea 3.14 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community into 15 legal lots: 2 numbered lots for a 217-unit multiple family dwelling development, 11 lettered lots for open space, and 2 lettered lots for private streets.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed “B” VTTM 19348.
DATE
September 17, 2025
TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
LOCATION
County Administration North (CAN) (First Floor, Multipurpose Room 101) 400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana CA, 92701
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/ Land Development via email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Robert Zegarra at (714) 667-8893 or Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Subdivision Committee on this application to the Orange County Planning Commission within 10 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
“A” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19349 for Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.14, The Ranch Plan Planned Community
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo - Jay Bullock, Vice President, Planning and Entitlement
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located south of Cow Camp Road, east of Coyotes, in southeastern unincorporated Orange County, in the 5th Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
Rancho Mission Viejo requests approval of "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map 19349 (VTTM 19349) to subdivide 121.27 acres into 53 total lots: 20 numbered lots for Urban Activity Center development, a maintenance area, and monument signage; 33 lettered lots for open space/slopes. The map comprises the eastern portion of Subarea 3.14 in Planning Area 3 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed “A” VTTM 19349.
DATE
September 17, 2025
TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
LOCATION
County Administration North (CAN) (First Floor, Multipurpose Room 101) 400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana CA 92701
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/ Land Development via email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Robert Zegarra at (714) 667-8893 or Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Subdivision Committee on this application to the Orange County Planning Commission within 10 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
“A” Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17936 for Planning Area 3, Subarea 3.6, The Ranch Plan Planned Community
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo - Jay Bullock, Vice President, Planning and Entitlement
PROJECT LOCATION
The project site is located north of Cow Camp Road, east of Gobernadora Canyon, in southeastern unincorporated Orange County, in the 5th Supervisorial District.
PROPOSAL
Rancho Mission Viejo requests approval of "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map 17936 (VTTM 17936) to subdivide 172.33 acres into 193 total lots: 139 numbered lots for residential development, private parks, a future church site, a vehicular access lot, and monument signage; 54 lettered lots for vehicular access, open space/slopes and landscape lots. The map comprises the area identified as Subarea 3.6 in Planning Area 3 of the Ranch Plan Planned Community.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for proposed “A” VTTM 17936.
DATE
September 17, 2025
TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
LOCATION
County Administration North (CAN) (First Floor, Multipurpose Room 101) 400 W. Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92701
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/ Land Development via email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Robert Zegarra at (714) 667-8893 or Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Subdivision Committee on this application to the Orange County Planning Commission within 10 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
Fifth Amendment to Park Modification PM 07-01, the Ranch Plan Planned Community Local Park Implementation Plan (LPIP)
APPLICANT
Rancho Mission Viejo - Jay Bullock, Vice President, Planning and Entitlement
PROJECT LOCATION
The Ranch Plan Planned Community, which encompasses approximately 22,815 acres located north and south of Ortega Highway, within the 5th Supervisorial District
PROPOSAL
Fifth Amendment to PM 07-01, Ranch Plan PC LPIP to reflect actual acreages of parkland that have been developed and dedicated within Planning Area 3, and to reflect recent revisions to parkland area within Planning Areas 3 and 4.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is covered by previous CEQA documentation, which includes Final Program EIR 589, which was certified on November 8, 2004; Addendum 1.0, approved on July 26, 2006; Addendum 1.1, approved on February 24, 2011; the Planning Area 2 Addendum, approved on March 27, 2013; and Addendum 3.1 approved on February 25, 2015. This finding is appropriate and complies with the intent of CEQA pursuant to the 2020 Orange County Local CEQA Procedures Manual, Section 13.1 for projects where a previous environmental document (i.e. Program EIR 589) is already in place. Further CEQA evaluation and clearances are not required for the proposed project.
DATE
September 17, 2025
TIME
1:30 p.m. (Or as soon as possible thereafter)
LOCATION
County Administration North (CAN) (First Floor, Multipurpose Room 101) 400 W. Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, CA 92701
Map and Parking: For the most up-to-date map and parking information, please visit our website at: ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/ Land Development via email to Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Land Development. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Subdivision Committee for consideration.
For further information, contact Robert Zegarra at (714) 667-8893 or Robert.Zegarra@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Subdivision Committee on this application to the Orange County Planning Commission within 10 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com/ or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Zoning Code Amendment CA 24-03 (Battery Energy Storage System Facilities), an Ordinance of the County of Orange, State of California, amending sections 7-9-122 and 7-9-134.6 of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange.
APPLICANT
OC Public Works/OC Development Services
PROJECT LOCATION
Unincorporated Areas of the County of Orange
PROPOSED PROJECT
Recommend for adoption by the Board of Supervisors the proposed Zoning Code Amendment CA 24-03 to include development standards for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities located within unincorporated areas of the County of Orange. The intent of BESS facility regulations is to advance and protect public health, safety, and welfare by establishing regulations for the installation and use of BESS facilities within unincorporated Orange County
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed Zoning Code Amendment CA 24-03 is exempt (Common Sense Exemption) from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) since there is no possibility that the addition of regulations for BESS Facilities to the Zoning Code, may have a significant effect on the environment.
For the most up-to-date OC Civic Center directory, map, and parking information, please visit ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/Planning via email to scarlet.duggan@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Planning. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Planning Commission for consideration.
For further information, contact Scarlet Duggan at (714) 667-1606 or scarlet.duggan@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The Planning Commission staff report, project plans and other supporting materials are available at:
The Approving Authority for this project is the Board of Supervisors, thus there is no appeal process, nor a Board of Appeals relating to the decision of the Planning Commission on this proposal. The Planning Commission is serving as an advisory body and will be making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the project and the associated CEQA determination.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
APPLICATION NUMBER/SUBJECT
PA24-0040
APPLICANT
John Reed, Property Owner
PROJECT LOCATION
The project is located at 30122 Canyon Creek in Trabuco Canyon, within the Third (3rd) Supervisorial District.
PROPOSED PROJECT
The applicant is requesting a Site Development Permit to permit an unpermitted existing single-family residence of 1,618 square feet with an attached 1,478 square foot 3-car garage and 677 square foot balcony and for a proposed future addition of 3,723 square foot to the unpermitted residence. The applicant is also seeking a variance to allow for 3,740 cubic yards of unpermitted grading activity that has occurred on the property where 3,000 cubic yard is the allowable grading threshold and a vertical change in grade of up to 16 feet from the natural grade where a vertical change in grade of no greater than 10 feet from the natural grade is allowed.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
The proposed project is statutorily exempt under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15182 and Government Code Section 65457(a), which exempt residential development projects that are consistent with a specific plan for which an environmental impact report was certified after January 1, 1980. Final EIR No. 531, certified on December 10, 1991, for the Foothill/Trabuco Specific Plan is such a specific plan, and this proposed residential development is consistent with it.
For the most up-to-date OC Civic Center directory, map, and parking information, please visit ocpublicworks.com/parking.
INVITATION TO BE HEARD
All persons either favoring or opposing this proposal and all supporting documents are invited to present their views at this hearing. It is requested that any comments, documents, or written responses be submitted to OC Development Services/Planning via email to Ilene.Lundfelt@ocpw.ocgov.com or delivered to 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 prior to the hearing date. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised prior to close of the public meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services/Planning. Comments submitted before the start of meeting will be part of the public record and distributed to the Planning Commission for consideration.
For further information, contact Ilene Lundfelt at (714) 667-9697 or Ilene.Lundfelt@ocpw.ocgov.com, or come to the County Service Center at 601 N. Ross Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The Planning Commission staff report, project plans and other supporting materials are available at:
Any interested person may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission on this permit to the Board of Supervisors within 15 calendar days of the decision upon submittal of required documents filed online at myoceservices.ocgov.com or in person at the County Service Center, located at 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana. If you challenge the action taken on this proposal in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this report, or in written correspondence delivered to OC Development Services.
