File #: ZA 24-008    Name: PLN230129 - Cooper
Type: Zoning Administrator Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/22/2024 In control: Monterey County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 2/29/2024 Final action:
Title: PLN230129 - COOPER DAVID TREVOR Consider the construction of a 2,283 square foot single family dwelling with a 624 square foot attached garage, 68 square foot front porch, a 294 square foot wood deck, and associated site improvements. Project Location: 26135 Laureles Grade, Carmel Valley Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet, 3. Exhibit B - Draft Resolution, 4. Exhibit C - Geotechnical Report (LIB230277), 5. Exhibit D - Onsite Waste Management System Report (LIB230278), 6. Exhibit E - Toro LUAC Minutes, 7. Exhibit F - Public Comment, 8. Exhibit G - VicinityMap, 9. RESza_24-010_PLN230129_022924
Title
PLN230129 - COOPER DAVID TREVOR
Consider the construction of a 2,283 square foot single family dwelling with a 624 square foot attached garage, 68 square foot front porch, a 294 square foot wood deck, and associated site improvements.
Project Location: 26135 Laureles Grade, Carmel Valley
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 and that none of the exceptions to the exemptions listed in Section 15300.2 can be made; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit and Design approval to allow the construction of 2,283 square foot single family dwelling with a 624 square foot attached garage, 68 square foot front porch, 294 square foot wood deck, and associated site improvements.

The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.

PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Darren Davis
Property Owner: David Cooper
APN: 416-051-016-000
Parcel Size: 44,562 square feet (1.02 acres)
Zoning: Rural Density Residential with Building Site - 6 and Visually Sensity overlay districts or "RDR/ B-6-VS"
Plan Area: Toro Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes

SUMMARY
The proposed project is includes construction of a 2,283 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 624 square foot garage, and associated site improvements on the parcel located at 26135 Laureles Grade (Accessor's Parcel Number 416-051-016-000) in the Toro Area of unincorporated Monterey County. The parcel sits approximately 260 feet and slightly downhill from Laureles Grade. Site improvements include a new septic system and new driveway with a small por...

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