MAC heard a proposal for a Subdivision Modification and Variance to allow vehicle entry gates and related monument walls on a project located on the east side of Cavitt Stall Road, South. The parcel, formally known as Seymour Ranch, consisting of 17 lots on 13 acres was originally approved in 2004, but was in foreclosure until recently purchased by the New Home Company.

Staff noted that the proposed design did not meet County standards and applicant had made no attempt to modify the design. MAC heard input from a large number of residents opposed to gating the development, and after discussion of the issues, voted 5-1 to deny the Subdivision Modification and Variance to allow vehicle entry gates and related monument walls.

UPDATE - The Planning Commission heard this item on July 14. The Circulation Element of the Granite Bay Community Plan clearly states that “gated subdivisions shall not be allowed unless there are significant extenuating circumstances”, and the design modifications made by applicant still didn’t meet county standards. However, the Planning Commission once again ignored MAC and the Granite Bay Community Plan and voted 4-2 in to allow more gated sub-divisions.

NOTE: The Planning Commissioner appointed by Supervisor Uhler to represent Granite Bay did not support the GBCP and voted in favor of the gates.