Exhibit 3 - Required Findings and Considerations
PLANNING COMMISSION – July 10, 2024
REQUIRED FINDINGS & CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
17020 Los Cerritos Drive
Architecture and Site Application S-24-005
Requesting Approval for Site Improvements (Retaining Walls) Requiring a Grading Permit
on Property Zoned HR-1. APN 532-21-012 and -013. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15304: Minor Alterations to Land.
PROPERTY OWNER: Sandra Campbell
APPLICANT: David Fox
FINDINGS
Required Finding for CEQA:
▪ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the Implementation
of the California Environmental Quality Act, 15304: Minor Alterations to Land.
Required compliance with the Zoning Regulations:
■ The project meets the objective standards of Chapter 29 of the Town Code (Zoning
Regulations).
Required Compliance with Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines (HDS&G):
▪ As required by the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines (HDS&G), the project is in
compliance with the applicable sections of the HDS&G other than the requested exceptions
for: grading outside of the Least Restrictive Development Area (LRDA); exceeding the
maximum allowable retaining wall height (five feet); and exceeding the maximum
allowable fill depths (three feet) for yards.
The applicant has provided compelling reasons and evidence to support the granting of
exceptions to the HDS&G.
Compliance with Hillside Specific Plan
■ The project is in compliance with the Hillside Specific Plan in that it is site work for an existing
single-family residence. The proposed development is consistent with the development
criteria included in the Specific Plan.
CONSIDERATIONS
Considerations in review of Architecture & Site applications:
■ As required by Section 29.20.150 of the Town Code, the considerations in review of an
Architecture and Site application were all made in reviewing this project.
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