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Zoning administrator approves 23 metal carports at 2600 North Coast Street
Summary
Zoning Administrator McKay on the record approved a minor design review permit to replace deteriorated wooden carports with 23 new metal carports at 2600 North Coast Street (DR23-002).
Zoning Administrator McKay on the record approved a minor design review permit to replace existing deteriorated wooden carports with 23 new metal carports at 2600 North Coast Street (file DR23-002). The Planning and Economic Development Department recommended approval, and staff stated the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it replaces existing structures with substantially the same purpose and capacity.
The project covers two adjacent parcels (two APNs) within the city's North Station area combining district and the R3-30 zoning district, which is intended for medium- to higher-density residential uses. Staff presenter Suzanne Hartman said one existing carport will not be replaced because of an existing easement. The permit application did not include solar; applicant representative Dan Hughes told the administrator the new metal carports are structurally capable of supporting solar panels in the future, but any solar installation would require a separate permit review.
During the public comment period, a resident who identified herself as Janice Carmen spoke in favor of the replacement, and another attendee expressed appreciation for the investment in property maintenance. Staff said SPAC analysis found required findings can be met and reported no unresolved issues from review. Planning staff also said the project was reviewed for CEQA and determined to be a categorical exemption (staff referenced CEQA Class 2 and Class 3 exemptions during the presentation).
Zoning Administrator McKay approved the minor design review permit on the record. Staff announced that the action is final unless an appeal is filed with the city clerk within 10 calendar days of the decision; the meeting transcript records that date as March 3, 2024. The record posted with the decision will list the full conditions of approval and contact information for the planner.
Details recorded in the staff presentation: 23 replacement carports (one existing carport not replaced due to an easement); property located in the North Station area combining district and R3-30 zoning; project treated as a CEQA categorical exemption for replacing existing small structures. The applicant was present at the hearing and did not request additional conditions.
The zoning administrator meeting packet and staff contact information were displayed during the hearing for parties seeking copies or to file an appeal.
