This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.
Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a project application for a property at 35 Ventura Avenue that was initially deemed exempt from environmental review, prompting an appeal that led to a motion to reverse that determination.
The Project Sponsor filed a Project Application with the Planning Department for review of the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue.
The Planning Department issued a Categorical Exemption Determination for the project, finding it exempt from further environmental review under CEQA.
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 November 8, 2018 categorical exemption to the Board of Supervisors on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca.
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider the appeal of the exemption determination.
The Board of Supervisors conditionally reversed the Planning Department's exemption determination, subject to the adoption of written findings.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
