Title
PLN220249 - OWLS PERCH LLC
Public hearing to consider action on a Use Permit to allow the removal of six Coast live oak trees.
Project Location: 27497 Schulte Road, Carmel Valley
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding that the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approving a Use Permit to allow the removal of six Coast live oak trees.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Property Owner: Owls Perch LLC
Agent: Erik Tarantino
APN: 416-023-037-000
Parcel Size: 40.39 acres
Zoning: Rural Grazing, maximum gross density of 10 acres/unit, with Design Control, Site Plan Review, and Residential Allocation Zoning overlays or "RG/10-D-S-RAZ".
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
Located approximately 1.05 miles off Schulte Road, the project site is located within the Carmel Valley Master Plan planning area. Set on approximately 40.46 acres, the site is densely forested, predominantly with Coast live oaks. An arborist report was prepared by certified arborist, Albert Weisfuss, which identifies trees located within the development footprint of a previously approved (construction permit 21CP03546) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The trees assessed were either in fair condition or dead. Due to the parcel's dense forestation, removal of trees is unavoidable; however, the previously approved ADU was shifted west from its initial location to minimize tree removal, avoiding impacts to trees of larger diameter (14 and 15 inches in diameter). The previously approved ADU is located off th...
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