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PLN220159-EXT1 - SALEHI AMIR & ELMIRA TRS
Consider a three-year extension to a previously approved Coastal Administrative and Design Approval (PLN220159) that allowed construction of a 6,094 square foot two-story single-family dwelling and associated site improvements including the removal of 40 Monterey pines and four Coast live oaks.
Project Location: 3167 Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach
Proposed CEQA action: Finding the project Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Finding that the project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15303, and there are no exceptions under Section 15300.2; and
b. Approving a three-year extension to a previously-approved Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval (Chief of Planning Resolution No. 22-078, HCD-Planning File No. PLN220159) that allowed the construction of a 6,094 square foot two-story single-family dwelling and associated site improvements, including the removal of 40 Monterey pines and four Coast live oaks.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A), and recommends one condition of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Amy Denney, IDG, INC
Property Owner: Amir and Elmira Salehi
APN: 008-023-013-000
Zoning: Medium Density Residential, 2 Units per acre with Building Site and Design Control Overlay Districts or “MDR/2-B-6-D (CZ)”
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a three-year extension to a previously-approved Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval, subject to the findings and evidence in the attached draft Resolution (see Exhibit A). Please read the resolution carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. The applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions of PLN220159 (Exhibit C) prior to the issuance of a building/grading permit and/or commencement of the approved use.
On January 7, 2026, 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 6, 2026. 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.
Prepared by: Marlene Garcia, Assistant Planner, (831) 755-5114
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution, including:
• Recommended Condition of Approval
Exhibit B - Extension Request Letter
Exhibit C - Chief of Planning Resolution No. 22-078
cc: Front Counter Copy; Pebble Beach Community Services District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Marlene Garcia, Planner; Jacquelyn Nickerson, Principal Planner; Salehi Amir & Elmira TRS, Property Owners; Amy Denney, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Planning File Nos. PLN220159-EXT1 and PLN220159