The motion confirms that the Planning Department has determined the project at 35 Ventura Avenue does not require additional environmental review due to its categorically exempt status. This means the project can proceed without further environmental assessments.
Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a project application filed with the Planning Department for a property at 35 Ventura Avenue, which was later appealed by a neighbor.
The Project Sponsor filed a Project Application with the Planning Department for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue.
The Planning Department issued a categorical exemption for the project under CEQA, determining it was exempt from further environmental review.
Tom Rocca filed a request for discretionary review with the Planning Department regarding the project.
The Planning Commission denied the request for discretionary review at a public hearing, which constituted the approval action for the project.
Ryan J. Patterson filed an appeal of the categorical exemption to the Board of Supervisors on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca.
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing and affirmed the Planning Department's categorical exemption determination for the project.
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