File #: PC 23-009    Name: PLN220213 - BLISS BETSY W TR
Type: Planning Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/31/2023 In control: Monterey County Planning Commission
On agenda: 2/8/2023 Final action:
Title: PLN220213 - BLISS BETSY W TR Public hearing to consider allowing the construction of a single-family dwelling (Approx. 5,876 sq. ft.), a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (Approx. 1,200 sq. ft.) and removal of 7 protected oak trees. Project Location: 9 Mesa Trail, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan, (APN: 239-101-022-000) Proposed CEQA action: Finding the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Section 15303
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, 3. Exhibit B - Arborist Report, 4. Exhibit C - Vicinity Map, 5. RESpc_23-006_PLN220213_020823, 6. RESpc_23-006_PLN220213_020823_CORRECTED
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PLN220213 - BLISS BETSY W TR
Public hearing to consider allowing the construction of a single-family dwelling (Approx. 5,876 sq. ft.), a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (Approx. 1,200 sq. ft.) and removal of 7 protected oak trees.
Project Location: 9 Mesa Trail, Carmel Valley, Carmel Valley Master Plan, (APN: 239-101-022-000)
Proposed CEQA action: Finding the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Article 19 Section 15303
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution:
1. Finding the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
2. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. An Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 5,876 square foot single family dwelling with an 846 square foot attached garage, a 1,200 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit & associated site improvements; and
b. A Use Permit to allow removal of seven (7) Oak trees.

PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Andrew Matt
Property Owner: Bliss Betsy W Tr
APN: 239-101-022-000
Parcel Size: 842,015 Square Feet (19.33 Acres)
Zoning: Rural Grazing,1 unit per 10 acres, it has overlay zones including a Design Control, a Site Plan Review and a Residential Allocation Zoning District overlay (RG/10-D-S-RAZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes

SUMMARY:
The project is located at 9 Mesa Trail, Carmel Valley in the Santa Lucia Preserve. This parcel is subject to the policies of the Carmel Valley Master Plan. The proposed project includes construction of a 5,876 square foot single family dwelling, a 1,200 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) removal of seven Oak trees.

The proposed structures are one story and would be constructed with colors and materials that fit the rural and rustic character of the Santa Lucia Preserve an...

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