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PLN240183 - NOLAN KERMIT TR
Administrative hearing to consider demolition of an existing 2,533 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 425 square foot garage, construction of a 3,228 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 594 square foot garage, and development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 2852 Cuesta Way, Carmel.
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project qualifies for a Class 2 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302, and that none of the exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 apply.
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It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Class 2 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15302, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow demolition of an existing 2,533 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 425 square foot garage and the construction of a 3,228 square foot single family dwelling with an attached 594 square foot garage, and a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Samuel Pitnick
Property Owner: Kermit and Marie Nolan
APN: 243-042-001-000
Parcel Size: 11,057 square feet
Zoning: MDR/2-D(18)(CZ)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Joseph Alamenda, Assistant Planner
alamedaj@countyofmontery.gov, (831)783-7079
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of two Coastal Administrative Permits and a 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 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 15, 2025, 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 14, 2025. 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 County of Monterey Zoning Administrator if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors and the California Coastal 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
Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Joseph Alameda, Assistant Planner, x7079
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Senior Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans, Elevations, & Colors and Materials
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Carmel Higlands Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Joseph Alameda, Projet Planner; Fionna Jensen, Senior Planner; Kermit and Marie Nolan, Property Owners; Samuel Pitnick, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild, Planning File PLN240183.