Exhibit 2 - Required Findings and ConsiderationsS:\PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS\2025\03-26-2025\Item 2 - 16497 S. Kennedy Rd\Exhibit 2 - Required Findings and
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PLANNING COMMISSION – March 26, 2025
REQUIRED FINDINGS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR:
16497 S. Kennedy Road
Architecture and Site Application S-24-037
Consider a Request for Approval to Construct a New Single-Family Residence and Site
Improvements Requiring a Grading Permit on Vacant Property Zoned HR-1. APN 532-
17-038. Categorically Exempt Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303: New
Construction.
Property Owner: Robert Nicol
Applicant: Chris Spaulding
Project Planner: Jocelyn Shoopman
FINDINGS
Required finding for CEQA:
■ The project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the adopted Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15303: New
Construction.
Required compliance with the Zoning Regulations:
■ The project meets the objective standards of Chapter 29 of the Town Code (Zoning
Regulations).
Required compliance with the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines:
■ The project complies with the Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines
except for the exceptions to grading depths, retaining wall heights, retaining wall
length, and buildings located outside of the least restrictive development area.
Required compliance with the Hillside Specific Plan:
■ As required, the project complies with the Hillside Specific Plan.
CONSIDERATIONS
Required considerations in review of Architecture and 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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