Title
PLN220185 - PETERSON BRADLEY J KERRY A TRS
Public hearing to consider construction of a 5,510 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 1,197 square foot garage, a detached 1,213 square foot detached pool house, a detached 929 square foot gym, and the removal of two protected Oak trees
Project Location: 25600 Via Malpaso, Carmel.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines, and none of the exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Design Approval to allow the construction of a 5,510 square foot single family dwelling, a 1,197 attached garage, a 1,213 square foot detached pool house, a 929 detached yoga studio, and associated site improvements; and a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of two protected trees.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B). Staff recommends approval subject to 13 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Cindi Scarlett-Ramsey
Property Owner: Peterson Bradley J & Kerry A Trs
APN: 259-092-023-000
Parcel Size: 27.13 acres
Zoning: Rural Density Residential with a density of one unit per 10 acres, Urban Reserve, and Design overlay districts (“RDR/10-UR-D”)
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Zoe Zepp, Associate Planner
zeppz@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 755-5198
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Design Approval and Tree Removal Permit subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit B), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of a building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use.
Note: The decision on this project is appealable to the Planning Commission.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
HCD-Engineering Services
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD-Environmental Services
Monterey County Regional Fire District
Prepared by: Zoe Zepp, Associate Planner, 5198
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner (WOC)
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Attachments
Exhibit A - Project Data Sheet
Exhibit B - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations, Colors and Materials
Exhibit C - Pre-construction Tree Removal Report
Exhibit D - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Monterey County Regional Fire District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Zoe Zepp, Associate Planner; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner (WOC); Peterson Bradley J & Kerry A Trs, Property Owner; Cindi Scarlett-Ramsey, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File PLN220185