Title
PLN230207 - FERLINGHETTI LORENZO
Public hearing to consider approving a test well within 100 feet of a riparian corridor.
Project Location: 39350 Coast Road, Monterey
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1. Find that proposed test well qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approve the Combined Development Permit consisting of a:
a. Coastal Administrative Permit to allow a test well; and
b. Coastal Development Permit to alllow development within 100 feet of a riparian corridor.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Aaron Bierman
Property Owner: Lorenzo Ferlinghetti
APN: 418-121-049-000
Parcel Size: 2.61 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential, 40 acres per unit with a Design Control overlay, Coastal Zone or "RDR/40-D(CZ)"
Plan Area: Big Sur Coast Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
The Ferlinghetti property is a 2.61-acre lot located at 39350 Coast Road, Monterey, in Big Sur. The site is vacant except for a shed and Lorenzo Ferlinghetti's desire is to construct a home on the property in the future. A potable water supply sufficient enough to serve future development must first be secured so construction of a test well on the site is proposed at this time. Therefore, once the test well is installed and adequate water is available, the owners intend to submit an application to convert the test well into a domestic well and construct a single family dwelling.
The project would not require tree removal, but would require some pruning of Monterey cypress and Monterey pine tree limbs (less than 6 inches) to...
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