HomeMy WebLinkAboutLLA24-0011 Project Approval_MemoDepartment of Development Services Paula M. Daneluk, AICP, Director Curtis Johnson, Assistant Director
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TO: Project File # LLA24-0011
FROM : Tristan Weems, AICP, Senior Planner
DATE: December 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Lot Line Adjustment (LLA24-0011) for Cruz Melchor, et al; APNs: 021-250-002 & 021-250-003
PLANNING
MANAGER
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Project Description and Site Characteristics
•The applicants request a a Lot Line Adjustment (Planning File # LLA24-0011) between two (2)
parcels: Lot ‘A’ (APN: 021-250-002) and Lot ‘B’ (APN: 021-250-003). Existing parcel sizes are
0.42 acres (Lot ‘A’) and 0.66 acres (Lot ‘B’). The project would result in two parcels with sizes of
0.48 acres (Lot ‘A’) and 0.60 acres (Lot ‘B’).
Parent Parcel APN Acres Before LLA Acres After LLA
Lot ‘A’ 021-250-002 +/- 0.42 +/- 0.48
Lot ‘B’ 021-250-003 +/- 0.66 +/- 0.60
•The project site is at 1391 Losser Ave (Lot ‘A’) and 1383, 1379 Losser Ave (Lot ‘B’), Gridley,
CA 95948 adjacent to the south of the City of Gridley across Little Avenue.
•The subject parcels are zoned AG-20 (Agriculture 20 acre minimum), which allows a minimum
parcel size of 20 acres. Both parcels' Butte County General Plan land use designation is
Agriculture.
•Surrounding parcels are zoned AG-20, RR-5 and City of Gridley and largely consist of single-
family residential uses and orchards.
MEMORANDUM
December 21, 2024
• Lots ‘A’ and ‘B’ are developed with a single-family residence and accessory structures. The
carport on Lot ‘A’ is currently a non-conforming structure because it encroaches into the
minimum 7-foot interior side yard setback. This LLA will create an 8-foot setback for the carport.
Analysis
• The project would not result in the creation of any new parcels.
• The Butte County Public Works Department verified that both parcels were created in
conformance with the Subdivision Map Act and local regulations. Both parcels created from
parent deed, 896-586, then 1095-140 creating 21-250-003 and -002 as a remainder.
• Resultant parcels will retain frontages and direct driveway access off Losser Avenue, a County
maintained roadway.
• Resultant Lot ‘A’ and Lot ‘B’ will continue to be non-conforming with the 20-acre minimum parcel
size of the AG-20 zone. The Lot Line Adjustment proposes a transfer of 0.06 acres which is
permitted with an 10% reduction exception (24-302 A. 1.).
• The Land Development Division of Public Works, Environmental Health Division of Public Health,
and Butte Fire reviewed the project. None of the agencies objected to the proposed project
subject to the conditions of approval noted in Exhibit A below.
• Noticing was published in the Gridley Herald and mailed to 21 adjacent property owners. No
public comment was received.
CEQA Issues
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements under
Section 15305(a) Categorical Exemption.
ACTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:
Staff recommends that the Director of Development Services take the following action:
I. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15305(a) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A Class 5 exception consists of minor alterations
in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in
any changes in land use or density, including but not limited to minor lot line adjustments, side
yard, and setback variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcel.
II. Approve the Lot Line Adjustment for Cruz Melchor, et al., APNs: 021-250-002 & 021-250-003;
Project # LLA24-0011, subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit A:
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Cruz Melchor, Lot Line Adjustment LLA24-0011
APNs: 021-250-002, 021-250-003
Public Works
1. Deeds and plats (if required) with the appropriate checking fee shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works, Land Development Division for checking and approval prior to
recordation and shall contain the notes specified below.
2. Provide documentation from a title company of the applicant's choice verifying that any deed
of trust affected has been partially re-conveyed or modified to reflect the lot line adjustment
and to prevent the creation of any additional lot or parcel.
3. Prior to recordation of deeds, provide documentation verifying payment of taxes as required
by Subsection (d)(4)a. of Section 20-95.1 of the Butte County Code and as specified in Article
8 of Chapter 4 of Division 2 of Title 7 of the Government Code, commencing with Section
66492.
Deed Note
(To be placed on any deed to effect lot line adjustment)
The purpose of this deed is to effect a lot line adjustment as approved by the Butte County Director of
Development Services on ______________________. The above described lands are to be combined
with and become a part of those lands as described in the deed to
________________________________ as filed for record in Butte County Official Records at Serial
Number _____________ Book _____________ Page ___________. No additional lots or parcels are
created hereby. The scope of review of said lot line adjustment was limited as specified in Government
Code Section 66412(d), and approval of it does not constitute assurance that future applications for
building permits or other land use entitlements on the modified lots or parcels will be approved by the
County of Butte.
Plat Note
(To be placed on any required Plat)
This plat does not constitute a legal description of the lots or parcels depicted and does not show all
easements of record on or affecting said lots or parcels.
LLA24-0011 Plat