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PLN230232 - THE MORGENS CARMEL RESIDENCE TRUST
Administrative hearing to consider a Lot Line Adjustment and merger between three legal lots of record consisting of Lot 14 (1.84 acres), Lot 15A (1.21 acres), and Lot 15B (1.19 acres) resulting in Parcel 1 (2.01 acres) and Parcel 2 (2.23 acres), respectively.
Project Location: 4 and 40 Live Oak Lane, Carmel Valley
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, and that none of the exceptions from Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
b. Approve a Lot Line Adjustment and merger between three legal lots of record consisting of Lot 14 (1.84 acres), Lot 15A (1.21 acres), and Lot 15B (1.19 acres) resulting in Parcel 1 (2.01 acres) and Parcel 2 (2.23 acres), respectively.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 4 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Richard Weber, Whitson Engineers
Property Owners: The Morgens Carmel Residence Trust (Lot 14 and Lot 15A); Janeanne A. Upp and Dale A. Meyer (Lot 15B)
APN: 187-141-005-000 (Lot 14), 187-141-019-000 (Lot 15A), 187-141-020-000 (Lot 15B)
Parcel Size: 1.84 acres (Lot 14), 1.21 acres (Lot 15A), and 1.19 acres (Lot 15B)
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a density of 1 acre per unit with Design Control, Site Plan Review, and Residential Allocation Zoning overlay, or “LDR/1-D-S-RAZ”
Plan Area: Carmel Valley Master Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Lot Line Adjustment 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 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.
On January 17, 2024, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submittal of written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
Note: This project will be referred to the Monterey County Planning Commission if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors.
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: Benjamin Moulton, Assistant Planner, x5240
Reviewed and Approved by: Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Lot Line Adjustment Plans
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Monterey County Regional Fire District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Benjamin Moulton, Planner; Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner; James Morgens, Sarah F. Morgens, and The Morgens Carmel Residence Trust, Property Owners; Janeanne A. Upp and Dale A. Meyer, Property Owners; Richard Weber, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File PLN230232