File #: PC 24-040    Name: PLN220117 – DOLORES PASS LLC
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/15/2024 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 4/24/2024 Final action:
Title: PLN220117 - DOLORES PASS LLC Continued from October 25, 2023, and January 10, 2024, public hearing to consider demolition of a 367 square foot detached garage; construction of a 3,810 square foot single family residence, inclusive of a 441 square foot garage and 158 square foot basement; removal of 5 protected trees (3 landmark size Monterey pines and 2 Coast live oaks); development on slopes over 30%; and development within 750 of known archaeological resources. Project Location: 24726 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 93923 Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and none of the exceptions from section 15300.2 apply to the project.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Tree Assessment including addendum and supplemental correspondence, 4. Exhibit C - Carmel Unincorporated Highlands LUAC Minutes, 5. Exhibit D - Vicinity Map, 6. Exhibit E - Staff Site Photos, 7. Exhibit F - Applicant Site Photos, 8. Exhibit G - Project Plans (Includes conceptual grading plans)
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PLN220117 - DOLORES PASS LLC
Continued from October 25, 2023, and January 10, 2024, public hearing to consider demolition of a 367 square foot detached garage; construction of a 3,810 square foot single family residence, inclusive of a 441 square foot garage and 158 square foot basement; removal of 5 protected trees (3 landmark size Monterey pines and 2 Coast live oaks); development on slopes over 30%; and development within 750 of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 24726 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 93923
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and none of the exceptions from section 15300.2 apply to the project.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Planning Commission adopt a resolution:
1. Finding that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and none of the exceptions from section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
2. Approving a Combined development Permit consisting of a:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of a 367 square foot detached garage; the construction of a 3,810 square foot single family dwelling, inclusive of a 441 square foot garage and 158 square foot basement, and associated site improvements;
b. Coastal Development Permit to allow removal of 5 trees, consisting of three landmark size Monterey pines and two Coast live oaks;
c. Coastal Development Permit to allow development on slopes in excess of 30%; and
d. Coastal Development Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 15 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Dolores Pass LLC
Agent: Angie Phares, Hastings Construction
APN: 009-111-008-000
Zoning: Medium Density Residenti...

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