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PLN240037 - GENG WEIKANG & CHEN JUN
Administrative hearing to consider construction of a 1,242 square foot one-story addition to an existing approximately 2,718 sq. ft. one-story single family dwelling inclusive of a two-car garage with replacement of existing garage door to one of black metal with dark gray glass and removal of brick veneer from the existing single family dwelling façade. Board and batten exterior colors and materials to match existing.
Project Location: 4063 Mora Lane, Pebble Beach
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and that no exceptions under section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 1,242 square foot one-story addition to an existing approximately 2,718 sq. ft. one-story single family dwelling inclusive of a two-car garage with replacement of existing garage door to one of black metal with dark gray glass and removal of brick veneer from the existing single family dwelling façade. Board and batten exterior colors and materials to match existing.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 7 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Franshisca Delgado
Property Owner: Weikang Geng and Jun Chen
APN: 008-181-005-000
Parcel Size: 19,217 square feet, or 0.45 acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre, Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Coastal Administrative Permit and 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 December 4, 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 December 3, 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 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
Pebble Beach Community Services Fire Protection District
Prepared by: McKenna Bowling, Assistant Planner, x 5298
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
• Site Plans, Floor Plans & Elevations
• Colors and Materials
Exhibit B - LUAC Minutes
Exhibit C - Vicinity Map
Exhibit D - Project Data Sheet
cc: Front Counter Copy; Pebble Beach Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; McKenna Bowling, Assistant Planner; Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner; Weikang Geng and Jun Chen, Property Owners; Franshisca Delgado, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Christine McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Planning File PLN240037.