Memorandum
Date: July 10, 2025
To: Planning Commission
From: Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Department
Pablo Guerrero, Assistant Planner
Subject: Considertion of Tentative Parcel Map (PL 25-65; PM 24-02) and CEQA Categorical Exemption (CE 24-44) to divide one parcel into two parcels; located at 8855 Red Hills Rd., Kelseyville (APN 011-015-15).
Executive Summary:
The applicant, Steven Mitten, proposes a parcel map to divide a 10.13-acre parcel into two-parcels for the property located at 8855 Red Hills Rd, Kelseyville, CA 95451 (APN 011-015-15). Parcel A is proposed to become 5.03 acres and Parcel B is proposed to become 5.10 acres. The parcel is currently recognized as a single legal parcel that encompasses two residential dwellings. The proposed subdivision aims to establish two separate legal parcels. Each would have access to an individual water well and a separate septic system.
Both parcels will remain zoned Rural Residential, Special Lot Size/Density, and Scenic Combining District (C3-B5-SC), where B5 specifies a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres. Each proposed parcel is already served by its own septic tank and leach field. Parcel A's water well includes a 10-foot-wide easement to provide water access for Parcel B. Access for both parcels will continue via an existing driveway from Red Hills Road, with Parcel B utilizing an easement over Parcel A's driveway. No development or land-use changes are included in this proposal.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A. Adopt a Categorical Exemption (CE 24-44) for Tentative Parcel Map (PL-25-65; PM 24-02) with the following findings:
1. The division would result in four or fewer parcels.
2. The division is in compliance with the local General Plan and zoning regulations.
3. No variances or exceptions are required.
4. All services and access to the proposed parcels are available.
5. The parcel was not involved in a division of a larger p...
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