Title
PLN220186 - GEORGE DAVID A & CAROL C TRS
Administrative hearing to consider construction of the following improvements to an existing single family residence: 1) Upper Loft: a 134 square foot office/den addition, new dormer, and new bathroom; 2) Main Floor: replace existing wood burning fireplaces with gas inserts and replace existing railing on the exterior deck; 3) Lower Floor: convert existing guest quarters into a 360 square foot junior accessory dwelling unit.
Project Location: 199 Van Ness Way, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the construction and minor alterations to an existing single family residence qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2;
b. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 134 square foot second story loft addition; and
c. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the conversion of a 360 square foot existing guest quarters into a junior accessory dwelling unit.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Adrian Lapez
Property Owner: David and Carol George
APN: 241-311-032-000
Parcel Size: 0.49 acres
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 unit per acre with a Design Control zoning overlay within Coastal Zone or "LDR/1-D(CZ)"
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Coastal Administrative Permits and Design Approval subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact t...
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