SU0001003 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Item No. 6 PC: 9-17-92 MS-92-147 Page 3 STAFF ANALYSIS BACKGROUND: The 20-acre parcel is owned by James Baum. He is applying for the family-member homesite parcel for his son, Robert Baum. According to the family accountant, Robert Baum earns a substantial portion of his income from farming the property on Victor Road. The 20 acres is under Williamson Act Contract, which requires a minimum of 10 acres for family-member homesite parcels and a Joint Management Agreement to link the original parcel and the famiy-member homesite parcel. Staff received a call from an anonymous neighbor who indicated that there was a sign on the property offering the project site for sale. Staff made a site visit and confirmed the caller's statement. A sign in front of the property offered for sale this parcel as well as two parcels behind this parcel. The telephone number given on the sign was the same as given by James Baum on this application. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS: Ordinance: There are six requirements to Section 9-4010.2(b) that must be met, according to the 1995 General Plan and Planning Title. The applicant has applied under these 1995 provisions: 1. The homesde parcel must contain a minimum of 11/2 acres. The proposal is for a 10-acre homesite. 2 The original parcel must be at least 20 acres. The original parcel is 20 gross acres. 3. The purpose of the subdivision is to finance a residence for the family member. • The applicant has stated that they are going to finance a residence for Robert Baum; however, the property is being advertised for sale. Therefore, the proposed use of this property is in question. 4. The family memher must earn a substantial portion of his or her livelihood from actively participating in the tarminy operation. The letter from their accountant indicates that they earn a substantial portion of their livelihood from farming.