Title
PLN220277 - EAGER JONATHAN B TR
Consider construction of a 7,514 square foot single family dwelling with a 588 square foot attached garage and associated site improvements.
Project Location: 22 Vasquez Trail, Carmel
Proposed CEQA action: Find the project categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the HCD Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project qualifies as categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, New Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines, and none of the exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 apply; and
b. Approve an Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow construction of a 7,322 square foot single family dwelling with a 609 square foot attached garage and associated site improvements.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 10 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Peter Strauss
Property Owner: Eager Jonathan B Tr
APN: 239-121-009-000
Parcel Size: 36.03 Acres
Zoning: Resource Conservation, 1 unit per 40 acres, with a Design Control overlay district or “RC/40-D”
Plan Area: Greater Monterey Peninsula Area 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 June 5, 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, June 4, 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 Planning 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
Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District
Prepared by: Zoe Zepp, Assistant Planner, 5198
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; Monterey Regional Fire Protection District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Zoe Zepp, Planner; Anna Ginette Quenga, AICP, Principal Planner; Eager Jonathan B Tr, Property Owners; Peter Strauss, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File PLN220277.