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Planning Commission December 9, 1998 Lands of Denny&Ventura Page 2 Code Requirements Review authority for lot line adjustments is outlined in Section 66412(d) of the State's Subdivision Map Act, which states that: "A local agency shall limit its review and approval to a determination of whether or not the parcels resulting from the lot line—adjustment will conform to local zoning and building ordinances. A local agency shall not impose conditions or exactions on its approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to local zoning and building ordinances..." The Town's Codes do not address lot line adjustments, but the standard Town process includes a public hearing before the Planning Commission, and Council consideration as a New Business item. After approval, the lot line adjustment is effectuated by the recordation of a grant deed and a certificate of compliance. Analysis Both lots are presently developed with residences, and are accessed from separate driveways off La Loma Drive. There is detached garage that crosses the common property line that was in place prior to the Town's incorporation in 1956. This structure was apparently built by the former owner of the Denny property (Lawler). The garage would remain after the lot line adjustment. The Ventura property is currently developed in excess of the maximum MFA and MDA, and the lot unit factor (LUF) is less than the minimum requirement of 1.0. After the lot line adjustment the LUF would be 1.72, and the existing development would be less than the maximum allowable floor and development area. The detached garage that crosses the property line would have a conforming setback (30 feet minimum) following the lot - line adjustment. Three accessory buildings on the Denny property would be required to be relocated or demolished as they cannot cross the new common property line or be within the 30 foot setback (these are marked with X's on the tentative map). The map indicates that four buildings are to be removed. All existing easements on both lots will remain. CONCLUSION The proposed lot line adjustment will result in lots which remain consistent with the Town's Zoning Code, given the existing non-conforming size of the lots, and other zoning, site development and building requirements would be applied to any future development. Upon approval, the applicant must submit to the Town a copy of the signed and notarized grant deeds, with legal description and plat exhibits prepared by a licensed surveyor, and the Town will prepare certificates of compliance for recordation.