Title
PLN210072 - WOOD LAWRENCE E & SHARON P TRS
Public hearing to consider a approving a test well within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 232 Lower Walden Road, Carmel, Coastal Zone
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 allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 11 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: N/A
Property Owner: Larry Wood
APN: 241-241-005-000
Parcel Size: 2.12 acres (92,686 square feet)
Zoning: Low Density Residential, one unit per acre with a Design Control overlay, Coastal Zone or "LDR/1-D(CZ)"
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
The Wood property is a 2.12-acre lot located at 232 Lower Walden Road in the Carmel Highlands. The site is vacant and the Wood's desire 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. However, 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 or pruning of trees to accommodate access into the well site for construction of the test wel...
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