Title
PLN230274 - KING PHILIP M & DENA TRS
Administrative hearing to consider construction of a new 690 square foot second story addition, a 65 square foot main level addition, and remodel of an existing single family dwelling within 750 feet of known archaeological resources.
Project Location: 2657 16th Avenue, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301 and no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 can be made.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a) Find the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, Existing Facilities, and no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2 can be made; and
b) Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a new 690 square foot second story addition, a 65 square foot main level addition, and remodel of an existing single family dwelling; and a Coastal Administrative Permit to allow development within 750 feet of archaeological resources.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 5 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Greg Klein, Architect
Property Owner: King Philip M & Dena Trs
APN: 009-394-006-000
Parcel Size: 0.14 Acres
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 units per acre, with a Design Control overlay zone in the Coastal Zone or “MDR/2-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
SUMMARY:
Staff is recommending approval of an 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 March 20, 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, March 19, 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 Monterey County 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
Cypress Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Zoe Zepp, Assistant Planner, x5198
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 - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; California Coastal Commission; Cypress Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Zoe Zepp, Assistant Planner; Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner; King Philip M & Dena Trs, Property Owners; Greg Klein, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File PLN230274.