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PLN220233 - WOLLESEN NEILLORENZ & FERN JANTZEF TRS
Public hearing to allow a Lot Line Adjustment between three (3) legal lots of record, consisting of: Parcel 1 containing 161.4 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 423-331-040-000), Parcel 2 containing 39.9 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 423-061-034-000), and Parcel 3 containing 40.2 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 423-331-018-000), resulting in a 85.7 acre parcel (Adjusted Parcel 1A), a 75.1 acre parcel (Adjusted Parcel 2A), and an 80.6 acre parcel (Adjusted Parcel 3A).
Project Location: Off Jolon Road, Lockwood
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15305, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the Lot Line Adjustment qualifies for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15305, and find that none of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Lot Line Adjustment between three (3) legal lots of record consisting of: Parcel 1 containing 161.4 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 423-331-040-000), Parcel 2 containing 39.9 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 423-061-034-000), and Parcel 3 containing 40.2 acres (Assessor’s Parcel Number 423-331-018-000), resulting in a 85.7 acre parcel (Adjusted Parcel 1A), a 75.1 acre parcel (Adjusted Parcel 2A), and an 80.6 acre parcel (Adjusted Parcel 3A).
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 4 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Christina Jantzef
Property Owner: Wollesen Neil Lorenz & Fern Jantzef Trs
APNs: 423-331-040-000, 423-061-034-000, and 423-321-018-000
Parcel Size: 161.4 acres (Parcel 1), 39.9 acres (Parcel 2), and 40.2 acres (Parcel 3)
Zoning: Rural Grazing with a density of 40 acres a unit
Plan Area: South County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not required because the proposed lot line adjustment does not involve any structural development.
Planner: Hya Honorato, Assistant Planner
HonoratoH@countyofmonterey.gov (831) 755-5173
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 July 16th, 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, July 15th, 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 Monterey County Zoning Administrator/Planning Commission if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Planning Commission/Board of Supervisors and the California Coastal Commission.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following County agencies or departments reviewed this project:
HCD-Engineering Services
HCD-Environmental Services
Environmental Health Bureau
Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District
CEQA
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15305(a) categorically exempts minor lot line adjustments not resulting in the creation of any new parcel. The applicant proposes a lot line adjustment between three legal lots of record consisting of Parcel 1 (161.4 acres), Parcel 2 (39.9 acres) and Parcel 3 (40.2 acres), resulting in Parcel 1A (85.7 acres), Parcel 2A (75.1 acres), and Parcel 3A (80.6 acres). No new lots will be created by the lot line adjustment. No demolition, construction, or other type of development is proposed under this entitlement. The lot line adjustment would not intensify the level of development allowed on the parcels. Any future permitting of an additional development on the resulting three lots is currently limited until proper potable water credits and discretionary permits are obtained.
Prepared by: Hya Honorato, Assistant Planner, x5173
Reviewed and Approved by: Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Lot Line Adjustment Plan
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy;Planning Commission; California Coastal Commision; Carmel Hoghlands Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Hya Honorato, Assistant Planner; Jacquelyn M. Nickerson, Principal Planner; Wollesen Neil Lorenz & Fern Jantzef Trs, Property Owners; Christina Jantzef, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File PLN220233