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PLN190184 - HEISLER
Continued from January 26, 2023. Public hearing to consider the installation of a test well on an undeveloped parcel and the removal of four protected trees within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource.
Project Location: 90 Crest Road, Carmel, Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution:
a. Finding that 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;
b. Approving a Combined Development Permit consisting of:
a. a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow the installation of a test well that would determine water quantity and quality sufficient to serve a future single-family dwelling (not yet proposed and subject to a separate permit);
b. a Coastal Development Permit to allow the removal of four protected (4) trees; and
c. a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of a known archaeological resource.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit B).
Staff recommends approval subject to thirteen (13) conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Project Owner: Karl Heisler
APN: 241-231-010-000
Parcel Size: 1.63 acre (71,023 square feet)
Zoning: Low Density Residential, 1 unit per acre, Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) [LDR/1-D (CZ)]
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: N/A
SUMMARY:
The project is located at 90 Crest Rd, Carmel Highlands within the Carmel Area Land Use Plan. The proposed project involves the installation of a well for testing purposes and the removal of 4 protected trees. The water produced by the proposed well would be tested for quantity and quality for the purpose of providing potable water for potential future single-family development. No othe...
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